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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF
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FEBRUARY 18, 2026
ACTION MINUTES
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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA: STATE OF THE CITY— 8: 00 AM
CALL TO ORDER— meeting called to order at 8:23 AM
ROLL CALL Council Member Steven F. Johnson, Council Member Wendy Lau, Council Member Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tern Meshal " Kash" Kashifalghita, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
Council Members Present: Johnson, Lau, Kashifalghita, and Hepburn.
Council MembersAbsent: Crosby.
Advisory Staff Present: City Manager Domer, Assistant City Manager Ranells, and Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow.
HONOR GUARD PRESENTATION OF COLORS & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — The La Verne Public SafetyHonor Guardpresentedthe colors and CongressmanCisneros' District Director Jacob Wolak led the pledge of allegiance.
2026 STATE OF THE CITY
1. Chamber of Commerce Welcome— Executive Director Matt Duran introduced La Verne Chamber of CommercePresident Josh Goldman, whoprovided an updateon Chamber activities and projects in 2026.
2. University of La Verne Introductions and University President' s Address— University of La VernePresidentRisa Dickson welcomedeveryonein attendanceand expressedgratitude for thepartnerships betweenthe La VerneChamber of Commerce, the City, and the University.
3. Mayoral " State of the City" Address— Mayor Tim Hepburn provided an overview of the City' s accomplishmentsfrom 2025 and identified keypriorities in 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENT— None
COUNCIL COMMENTS — Mayor Pro TemKashifalghita led thosein attendanceto sing Happy Birthday to Mayor Tim Hepburn, who turned 69 today. He also expressedhis gratitude for his close partnership with the Mayor during his four years on Council.
ADJOURNMENT— The meeting adjourned at 9:04AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Andrea Blockinger
Management Analyst