March 16 City Council Meeting Agenda
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2026-03-16 Council Agenda Packet
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COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tim Hepburn, Mayor
Wendy Lau, Council Member
Steven Frank Johnson, Council Member
Rick Crosby, Council Member
Meshal "Kash" Kashifalghita, Mayor Pro Tem
Monday, March 16, 2026
Closed Session at 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting at 6:30 PM
La Verne City Hall - Council Chambers,
3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation to participate in a meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 596-8726 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Regular Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.
Individuals can email their comments to the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] up to noon on the day of the meeting. Those comments will be shared with City Council in advance of the City Council meeting and included as part of the permanent record. Please be advised that public comments submitted by emails or any other format to the City are public records that will be made available for public viewing.
Individuals who wish to share their comments with Council during the meeting may do so in a variety of ways:
• Attend the City Council Meeting in person and fill out a comment card or raise your hand to request to comment on the current agenda item(s).
• Participate via Zoom, by visiting www.LaVerneCA.gov/zoom where you will be automatically redirected to the meeting or call into the meeting via phone 1-669-900-6833 and enter ID 885 9546 3822 when prompted. Public comments via Zoom may be accepted for the agenda items listed within the Consent Calendar, Public Hearing and Discussion Calendar sections of the agenda. Zoom participants who violate decorum protocols will be called to order by the presiding officer and if a violation continues, will be muted by direction of the presiding officer. • Once items are considered by the City Council, no further public comment on that matter will be accepted. A time limit of 3-minutes is set for all public comments.
Council Meeting Decorum: Per the City’s Rules for Decorum, all Speakers and Members of the Audience are to conduct themselves with decorum and not engage in willful conduct which interrupts the meeting or with the orderly conduct of the meeting.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL Council Member Steven F. Johnson, Council Member Wendy Lau, Council Member Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
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CLOSED SESSION TOPIC
Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and City Attorney.
Employee Organization(s): La Verne City Employees Association, La Verne Firefighters Association, La Verne Fire Middle Management Association, La Verne Police Middle Management Association, and all Unrepresented Employees.
The City Council will recess and reconvene at 6:30 PM for the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - RONALD LEWIS, AIR FORCE, TECHNICAL SERGEANT (E-6) ROLL CALL Council Member Steven F. Johnson, Council Member Wendy Lau, Council Member Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
PRESENTATIONS
Bonita High School Girls' Water Polo 2026 - The Bonita Girl’s Water Polo team finished the 2026 season with an overall record of 26-6 and were the undefeated League Champions in the Palomares League. The team advanced to the CIF playoffs where they had the number 3 seed and after 4 rounds of play, BHS girls water polo fell 16-15 in overtime to the eventual Division 2 champion La Serna High School in the Semi-Final game. The team was coached by Dillon Unsoeld and assisted by John Ashby and Cody Lehotsky.
Natalie Rosen Maddie Rosen Ava Wu Peyton Ashby
McKenzie Allred Charlotte Cruz Giselle Rappa Kennedy O'Connell Isla Romero Rosanna Jimenez Sophia Quezada Vivianna Velasquez Eva Hanke Jocilyn Ortega Juliet Perez Charlotte Scholefield Joy Peoples Abbie Noyes
Red Cross Month Proclamation - American Red Cross Month recognizes the everyday heroes who support their communities through the American Red Cross. The San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross provided essential aid during the natural disasters, providing meals, overnight shelter, comfort kits, recovery assistance through local resource centers, and more.
Recognition and Presentation of "Pride of La Verne Awards" - Annually, the City Council presents the "Jack Huntington Award" and the "Jim Scranton Award" to recognize volunteers who have made outstanding contributions and performed exemplary service to the City and the community. Each recipient receives an individual Pride of La Verne plaque and their names are placed on perpetual plaques displayed in City Hall.
The "Jack Huntington Award" was named after S. Jack Huntington, who moved to La Verne in 1970.
Despite heavy professional obligations and time commitments to the U.S. Naval Reserve, Jack became actively involved in the community as a volunteer. He was active in various local AGENDA City Council 3/16/2026 Page 3
organizations, including the La Verne Jaycees, Little League and the Youth Basketball program. Jack also served as a City of La Verne Commissioner for more than 15 years, completing two terms on the Parks & Recreation Commission as well as two terms on the Planning Commission. Jack Huntington was a citizen volunteer who exemplified the “Pride of La Verne” through selfless service to the community. This year, the City Council has nominated Raymond Swain.
Raymond Swain has been a dedicated member of the La Verne community since moving to the city in 1989. Over the years, he has generously contributed his time and leadership to numerous local and regional organizations. Raymond volunteered for four years with Boy Scouts of America Troop 411, attending weekday meetings and participating in overnight camping trips to support youth development. He also spent three years as a parent volunteer with La Verne Little League, regularly attending games and workouts while assisting coaches and encouraging young athletes. For six years, Raymond was active with International Toastmasters, serving as both Club President and Area Governor, where he helped members achieve their communication goals and supported clubs in reaching their membership and growth objectives. In addition, he served as Chairman of the City’s Ad Hoc Water and Sewer Rate Study Committee, providing valuable input on a key community issue. He also served on the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Steering Committee, providing input on the City’s update to its’ Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Raymond also dedicated hundreds of hours leading the effort to establish La Verne’s first Firewise community, helping neighbors reduce wildfire risk and strengthen local preparedness. A frequent attendee of City Council meetings, Raymond continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to civic engagement and the well-being of the La Verne community.
The “Jim Scranton Award” was named after long-time resident Jim Scranton who was a member of the Youth Sports Committee since its inception. In 1986, he formed the La Verne Lazers Soccer Club organization which provides youngsters an opportunity to play soccer at a highly competitive level.
Jim also spent five years on the City Sports Park Committee, which resulted in the development of 35 acres of sports fields for the community. He also participated in the City women’s soccer program as a coach. Jim is survived by his wife Susan and their children. The Youth Sports Committee recommended that a Pride of La Verne Youth Sports Volunteer Award be named in honor of Jim Scranton. This year’s award recipient is Ray Ortiz.
Ray has been in the region for over 25 years and on the Board for over 10 years. He has coached players in AYSO from their earliest days (6U) to their last days (19U). He has been a positive influence on many players that have come through the region and today can be found helping our referees perform their duties. In the last three years, he has been our referee administrator and has worked tirelessly to bring volunteer referees out on the fields, he has performed the necessary training and mentoring with them so that they could be confident in their duties and enjoy their time on the field. In the past year alone, Ray has invested his time and effort to help over a dozen referees achieve the Intermediate and Advanced referee badge levels. These badge levels allow the referees to officiate with more confidence in the older age groups. Ray was also involved in bring back the Great Western Shootout this past year. Congratulations, Ray!
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
(Any person who wishes to make a brief announcement of a future community event that is open to the public may do so at this time.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
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(All items on the Consent Calendar are routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the Council or member of the audience requests separate discussion.)
1. City Council Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular meeting of March 2, 2026, and the State of the City Special meeting on February 18, 2026.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the minutes.
2. Register of Audited Demands in the amount of $1,752,325.26, dated 02/26/26.
Recommendation: That City Council approved the audited demands.
3. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County for Communications and Dispatch Services. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Communications and Dispatch Services with the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County to revise the per-incident cost calculation and authorize reimbursement for Tablet Command software subscription licenses following the expiration of grant funding.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Communications and Dispatch Services with the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County and authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment.
4. Annual Housing Progress Report 2025. The City is required by the state to prepare an Annual Progress Report on the status and progress in implementing the Housing Element of the General Plan. This report is required to be presented to the City Council as an informational item to update the City Council on the previous year’s Housing Element status. The attachment contains the reportable progress that will be provided to the state.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2025.
5. Metro A-Line (formerly Gold Line) Transit Oriented Development Bridge, Grant of Easement Acceptance. The proposed pedestrian bridge crossing over Arrow Highway providing a connection between the La Verne A-Line Station and the Fairplex Campus will require easements for the portion of the facilities that land on the adjoining properties.
Discussions with Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority and Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) staff are nearing conclusion.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution accepting the permanent easement from the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority associated with the Transit Oriented Development Pedestrian Bridge Project, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project – General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Mitigated Negative Declaration. Consideration of the Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project, including a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Mitigated Negative Declaration for redevelopment of the North and South Gateway sites within the Hillcrest continuing care retirement community.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt:
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1. The resolution titled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
VERNE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR
PORTIONS OF THE BRETHREN HILLCREST GATEWAY PROJECT AND
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE SAME FOR THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (113-25GPA) AND ZONE CHANGE (114-25ZC) PORTIONS OF THE BRETHREN HILLCREST GATEWAY PROJECT."
2. The resolution titled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE NO. 113-25GPA, A REQUEST BY HILLCREST HOMES TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION OF THE SITES AT AIN: 8381- 010-006, AIN: 8381-010-028, AND AIN: 8381-010-033 FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO COMMUNITY FACILITY."
3. Introduce by title only and waive further reading of an Ordinance titled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE NO. 114-25ZC, A REQUEST BY HILLCREST HOMES TO CHANGE THE ZONE DESIGNATION FROM “PR4.5D” TO “INSTITUTIONAL” FOR THE SITES LOCATED AT AIN:
8381-010-028, AIN: 8381-010-033, AIN: 8381-010-006, AND AIN: 8381-012-013."
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
7. Adoption of the 2026 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update and finding of Exemption from Environmental Review. Adoption of the 2026 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the 2026 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update and find that it is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies).
8. Fiscal Year 26-27 Preliminary Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 6, 7, and 8 Budget Outlook. The City of La Verne has three active Landscape & Lighting Maintenance Districts serving the communities that benefit from ongoing maintenance. Annually, the City is required to consider the budget for each District. Fiscal Year 2026-27 is expected to continue to see increased costs for utilities and operations. Per previous City Council direction, Staff is presenting options to address the maintenance of these districts with an emphasis on cost control.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the update on Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time set aside for anyone wishing to address the City Council on items not listed in any other place on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the legislative body is prohibited from talking or engaging in discussion on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. However, your concerns may be referred to staff or set for discussion later. Please email your public comment to the City Clerk's Office at [email protected]. Your public comment will be shared with the City Council and included as part of the permanent record. There is a 3-minute time limit on public comments.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
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Each Council Member may address the Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern. This is also the time for Council Members to report on conferences and/or meetings they have attended per Assembly Bill 1234.
ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE LA VERNE CITY COUNCIL IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026.
CLOSED/STUDY SESSION AT 5:30 P.M., REGULAR MEETING AT 6:30 P.M.
Posting Statement: A true copy of this Agenda was posted on March 10, 2026, on the bulletin board at La Verne City Hall, 3660 D Street, La Verne, and on the City’s website at www.LaVerneCA.gov.
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RESIDENT INFORMATION
UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Wednesday, March 18 - Senior Advisory Committee meeting, La Verne Community Center, 10:00 am
Tuesday, March 24 - Youth & Family Committee meeting, City Hall, 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 28 - Eggcellent Adventure, Heritage Park, 9:00 am
Wednesday, April 1 - Sidewalk Coloring Contest, Mainiero Square, 9:30 am
Monday, April 6 - City Council meeting, City Hall Council Chamber, Closed/Study Session 5:30 pm, Regular meeting 6:30 pm
Tuesday, April 7 - Development Review Committee meeting, City Hall, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Wednesday, April 8 - Planning Commission meeting, City Hall, 6:30 pm
Saturday, April 11 - Craft Fair, Community Center, 9:00am - 1:00 pm
Monday, April 13 - Senior Movie Matinee, Community Center, 12:30 pm
Wednesday, April 15 - Senior Advisory Committee meeting, Community Center, 10:00 am
Wednesday, April 15 - Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, City Hall, 5:30 pm
Monday, April 20 - City Council meeting, City Hall, Closed/Study Session 5:30 pm, Regular meeting 6:30 pm
Wednesday, April 22 - Transportation & Infrastructure Commission meeting, City Hall, 4:00 pm
Table of Contents
City Council Agenda Packet, Monday, March 16, 2026
Agenda 1
Agenda Items
PRESENTATIONS
Bonita High School Girls' Water Polo 2026
Red Cross Month Proclamation
Recognition and Presentation of the "Pride of La Verne Awards"
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Council Minutes of the 03/16/26 Closed Session and Regular meeting and the 02/18/26 State of the City Special meeting 8
2. Register of Audited Demands 15
3. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with the Consolidated Fire Protection District of LA County for Communications and Dispatch 19
4. Annual Housing Report 2025 39
5. Metro A-Line (formerly Gold Line) Transit Oriented Development Bridge, Grant of Easement Acceptance 55
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. RESOS & ORD Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project-General Plan Amendment, Zone Change & Mitigated Negative Declaration 80
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
7. Adoption of the 2026 Parks & Recration Master Plan Update and finding of Exemption from Environmental Review 130
8. Fiscal Year 26-27 Preliminary Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 6, 7, and 8 Budget Outlook 135
COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tim Hepburn, Mayor
We
ndy Lau, Council Member
Steven Frank Johnson, Council Member
Ri
ck Crosby, Council Member
Meshal "Kash" Kashifalghita, Mayor Pro Tem
Monday, March 16, 2026
Closed Session at 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting at 6:30 PM
La Verne City Hall - Council Chambers,
3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation to participate in a meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 596-8726 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Regular Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.
Individuals can email their comments to the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] up to noon on the day of the meeting. Those comments will be shared with City Council in advance of the City Council meeting and included as part of the permanent record. Please be advised that public comments submitted by emails or any other format to the City are public records that will be made available for public viewing.
Individuals who wish to share their comments with Council during the meeting may do so in a variety of ways:
• Attend the City Council Meeting in person and fill out a comment card or raise your hand to request to comment on the current agenda item(s).
• Participate via Zoom, by visiting www.LaVerneCA.gov/zoom where you will be automatically redirected to the meeting or call into the meeting via phone 1-669-900-6833 and enter ID 885 9546 3822 when prompted. Public comments via Zoom may be accepted for the agenda items listed within the Consent Calendar, Public Hearing and Discussion Calendar sections of the agenda. Zoom participants who violate decorum protocols will be called to order by the presiding officer and if a violation continues, will be muted by direction of the presiding officer. • Once items are considered by the City Council, no further public comment on that matter will be accepted. A time limit of 3-minutes is set for all public comments.
Council Meeting Decorum: Per the City’s Rules for Decorum, all Speakers and Members of the Audience are to conduct themselves with decorum and not engage in willful conduct which interrupts the meeting or with the orderly conduct of the meeting.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL Coun
cil Member Steven F. Johnson, Council Member Wendy Lau, Council Member Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
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CLOSED SESSION TOPIC
Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and City Attorney.
Employee Organization(s): La Verne City Employees Association, La Verne Firefighters Association, La Verne Fire Middle Management Association, La Verne Police Middle Management Association, and all Unrepresented Employees.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Cal. Gov't Code Section 54956.8:
Property: APN 8378-015-009 [approx. 30,657 square feet] Negotiators: Ken Domer: Negotiating Parties: Arrow White Corner, LLC.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
The City Council will recess and reconvene at 6:30 PM for the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - RONALD LEWIS, AIR FORCE, TECHNICAL SERGEANT (E-6) ROLL CALL Coun
cil Member Steven F. Johnson, Council Member Wendy Lau, Council Member Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
PRESENTATIONS
Bonita High School Girls' Water Polo 2026 - The Bonita Girl’s Water Polo team finished the 2026 season with an overall record of 26-6 and were the undefeated League Champions in the Palomares League. The team advanced to the CIF playoffs where they had the number 3 seed and after 4 rounds of play, BHS girls water polo fell 16-15 in overtime to the eventual Division 2 champion La Serna High School in the Semi-Final game. The team was coached by Dillon Unsoeld and assisted by John Ashby and Cody Lehotsky.
Natalie Rosen Maddie Rosen Ava Wu Peyton Ashby
McKenzie Allred Charlotte Cruz Giselle Rappa Kennedy O'Connell Isla Romero Rosanna Jimenez Sophia Quezada Vivianna Velasquez Eva Hanke Jocilyn Ortega Juliet Perez Charlotte Scholefield Joy Peoples Abbie Noyes
Red Cross Month Proclamation - American Red Cross Month recognizes the everyday heroes who support their communities through the American Red Cross. The San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross provided essential aid during the natural disasters, providing meals, overnight shelter, comfort kits, recovery assistance through local resource centers, and more.
Recognition and Presentation of "Pride of La Verne Awards" - Annually, the City Council presents the "Jack Huntington Award" and the "Jim Scranton Award" to recognize volunteers who have made outstanding contributions and performed exemplary service to the City and the community. Each recipient receives an individual Pride of La Verne plaque and their names are
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placed on perpetual plaques displayed in City Hall.
The "Jack Huntington Award" was named after S. Jack Huntington, who moved to La Verne in 1970.
Despite heavy professional obligations and time commitments to the U.S. Naval Reserve, Jack became actively involved in the community as a volunteer. He was active in various local organizations, including the La Verne Jaycees, Little League and the Youth Basketball program. Jack also served as a City of La Verne Commissioner for more than 15 years, completing two terms on the Parks & Recreation Commission as well as two terms on the Planning Commission. Jack Huntington was a citizen volunteer who exemplified the “Pride of La Verne” through selfless service to the community. This year, the City Council has nominated Raymond Swain.
Raymond Swain has been a dedicated member of the La Verne community since moving to the city in 1989. Over the years, he has generously contributed his time and leadership to numerous local and regional organizations. Raymond volunteered for four years with Boy Scouts of America Troop 411, attending weekday meetings and participating in overnight camping trips to support youth development. He also spent three years as a parent volunteer with La Verne Little League, regularly attending games and workouts while assisting coaches and encouraging young athletes. For six years, Raymond was active with International Toastmasters, serving as both Club President and Area Governor, where he helped members achieve their communication goals and supported clubs in reaching their membership and growth objectives. In addition, he served as Chairman of the City’s Ad Hoc Water and Sewer Rate Study Committee, providing valuable input on a key community issue. He also served on the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Steering Committee, providing input on the City’s update to its’ Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Raymond also dedicated hundreds of hours leading the effort to establish La Verne’s first Firewise community, helping neighbors reduce wildfire risk and strengthen local preparedness. A frequent attendee of City Council meetings, Raymond continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to civic engagement and the well-being of the La Verne community.
The “Jim Scranton Award” was named after long-time resident Jim Scranton who was a member of the Youth Sports Committee since its inception. In 1986, he formed the La Verne Lazers Soccer Club organization which provides youngsters an opportunity to play soccer at a highly competitive level.
Jim also spent five years on the City Sports Park Committee, which resulted in the development of 35 acres of sports fields for the community. He also participated in the City women’s soccer program as a coach. Jim is survived by his wife Susan and their children. The Youth Sports Committee recommended that a Pride of La Verne Youth Sports Volunteer Award be named in honor of Jim Scranton. This year’s award recipient is Ray Ortiz.
Ray has been in the region for over 25 years and on the Board for over 10 years. He has coached players in AYSO from their earliest days (6U) to their last days (19U). He has been a positive influence on many players that have come through the region and today can be found helping our referees perform their duties. In the last three years, he has been our referee administrator and has worked tirelessly to bring volunteer referees out on the fields, he has performed the necessary training and mentoring with them so that they could be confident in their duties and enjoy their time on the field. In the past year alone, Ray has invested his time and effort to help over a dozen referees achieve the Intermediate and Advanced referee badge levels. These badge levels allow the referees to officiate with more confidence in the older age groups. Ray was also involved in bring back the Great Western Shootout this past year. Congratulations, Ray!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
(Any person
who wishes to make a brief announcement of a future community event that is open to the public may do so at this time.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items on the Consent Calendar are routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the Council or member of the audience requests separate discussion.)
1. City Council
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular meeting of March 2, 2026, and the State of the City Special meeting on February 18, 2026.
Recomm
endation: That the City Council approve the minutes.
2. Register of Audited
Demands in the amount of $1,752,325.26, dated 02/26/26.
Recomm
endation: That City Council approved the audited demands.
3. Amendment No. 1 to
Agreement with the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County for Communications and Dispatch Services. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Communications and Dispatch Services with the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County to revise the per-incident cost calculation and authorize reimbursement for Tablet Command software subscription licenses following the expiration of grant funding.
Recomm
endation: That the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Commun
ications and Dispatch Services with the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County and authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment.
4. Annual
Housing Progress Report 2025. The City is required by the state to prepare an Annual Progress Report on the status and progress in implementing the Housing Element of the General Plan. This report is required to be presented to the City Council as an informational item to update the City Council on the previous year’s Housing Element status. The attachment contains the reportable progress that will be provided to the state.
Recomm
endation: That the City Council receive and file the Housing Element Annual Progress Repo
rt for 2025.
5. Metro A-Line (fo
rmerly Gold Line) Transit Oriented Development Bridge, Grant of Easement Acceptance. The proposed pedestrian bridge crossing over Arrow Highway providing a connection between the La Verne A-Line Station and the Fairplex Campus will require easements for the portion of the facilities that land on the adjoining properties.
Discussions with Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority and Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) staff are nearing conclusion.
Recomm
endation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution accepting the permanent easeme
nt from the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority associated with the Transit Oriented Development Pedestrian Bridge Project, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Brethre
n Hillcrest Gateway Project – General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Mitigated Negative Declaration. Consideration of the Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project, including a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Mitigated Negative Declaration for redevelopment of the North and South Gateway sites within the Hillcrest continuing care retirement community.
Recomm
endation: That the City Council adopt:
1. The resolution titled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
VERNE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR
PORTIONS OF THE BRETHREN HILLCREST GATEWAY PROJECT AND
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE SAME FOR THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (113-25GPA) AND ZONE CHANGE (114-25ZC) PORTIONS OF THE BRETHREN HILLCREST GATEWAY PROJECT."
2. The resolution titled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE NO. 113-25GPA, A REQUEST BY HILLCREST HOMES TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION OF THE SITES AT AIN: 8381- 010-006, AIN: 8381-010-028, AND AIN: 8381-010-033 FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO COMMUNITY FACILITY."
3. Introduce by title only and waive further reading of an Ordinance titled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE NO. 114-25ZC, A REQUEST BY HILLCREST HOMES TO CHANGE THE ZONE DESIGNATION FROM “PR4.5D” TO “INSTITUTIONAL” FOR THE SITES LOCATED AT AIN:
8381-010-028, AIN: 8381-010-033, AIN: 8381-010-006, AND AIN: 8381-012-013."
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
7. Adoptio
n of the 2026 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update and finding of Exemption from Environmental Review. Adoption of the 2026 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update Recomm
endation: That the City Council adopt the 2026 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Upda
te and find that it is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies).
8. Fiscal Year 26-2
7 Preliminary Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 6, 7, and 8 Budget Outlook. The City of La Verne has three active Landscape & Lighting Maintenance Districts serving the communities that benefit from ongoing maintenance. Annually, the City is required to consider the budget for each District. Fiscal Year 2026-27 is expected to continue to see increased costs for utilities and operations. Per previous City Council direction, Staff is presenting options to address the maintenance of these districts with an emphasis on cost control.
Recomm
endation: That the City Council receive and file the update on Landscape and Lighting Mainten
ance Districts.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time set aside for anyone wishing to address the City Council on items not listed in any other place on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the legislative body is prohibited from talking or engaging in discussion on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. However, your concerns may be referred to staff or set for discussion later. Please email your public comment to the City Clerk's Office at [email protected]. Your public comment will be shared with the City Council and included as part of the permanent record. There is a 3-minute time limit on public comments.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Each Council Member may address the Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern. This is also the time for Council Members to report on conferences and/or meetings they have attended per Assembly Bill 1234.
ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE LA VERNE CITY COUNCIL IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026.
CLOSED/STUDY SESSION AT 5:30 P.M., REGULAR MEETING AT 6:30 P.M.
Posting Statement: A true copy of this Agenda was posted on March 10, 2026, on the bulletin board at La Verne City Hall, 3660 D Street, La Verne, and on the City’s website at www.LaVerneCA.gov.
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RESIDENT INFORMATION
UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Wednesday, March 18 - Senior Advisory Committee meeting, La Verne Community Center, 10:00 am
Tuesday, March 24 - Youth & Family Committee meeting, City Hall, 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 28 - Eggcellent Adventure, Heritage Park, 9:00 am
Wednesday, April 1 - Sidewalk Coloring Contest, Mainiero Square, 9:30 am
Monday, April 6 - City Council meeting, City Hall Council Chamber, Closed/Study Session 5:30 pm, Regular meeting 6:30 pm
Tuesday, April 7 - Development Review Committee meeting, City Hall, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Wednesday, April 8 - Planning Commission meeting, City Hall, 6:30 pm
Saturday, April 11 - Craft Fair, Community Center, 9:00am - 1:00 pm
Monday, April 13 - Senior Movie Matinee, Community Center, 12:30 pm
Wednesday, April 15 - Senior Advisory Committee meeting, Community Center, 10:00 am
Wednesday, April 15 - Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, City Hall, 5:30 pm
Monday, April 20 - City Council meeting, City Hall, Closed/Study Session 5:30 pm, Regular meeting 6:30 pm
Wednesday, April 22 - Transportation & Infrastructure Commission meeting, City Hall, 4:00 pm
MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION & REGULAR
MEETING OF MARCH 2, 2026
ACTION MINUTES
“SEE ITALICS”
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER - meeting called to order at 5:30 PM
ROLL CALL Council Member Steven F. Johnson, Council Member Wendy Lau, Council Member Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
Council Members Present: Crosby, Johnson, Lau, and Hepburn.
Council Members Absent: Kashifalghita
Advisory Staff Present: City Manager Domer, Assistant City Manager Ranells, and City Attorney Hall Barlow.
CLOSED SESSION TOPIC
City Attorney Hall Barlow read the closed session items for the record. It is anticipated there will be no report out. The City Attorney asked that the Council vote to add an item to the closed session agenda, which is Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2). No report out is expected.
It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Lau, and approved by a vote of 4-0 with Kashifalghita being absent, due to an excused absence.
Mayor Hepburn called for public comment: There was none.
Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and City Attorney.
Employee Organization(s): La Verne City Employees Association, La Verne Fire Association, La Verne Fire Middle Management Association, La Verne Police Middle Management Association, and all Unrepresented Employees.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:32 PM and will reconvene at 6:30 PM for the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 PM – meeting called to order at 6:32 PM.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - AIR FORCE, TECHNICAL SERGEANT (E-6) ALBERTO JIMENEZ Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council, presented Alberto with a Pride of La Verne certificate.
ROLL CALL Council Member Steven F. Johnson, Council Member Wendy Lau, Council Member Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
Council Members Present: Crosby, Johnson, Lau, and Hepburn. Kashifalghita arrived at 7:11 PM.
Advisory Staff Present: City Manager Domer, Assistant City Manager Ranells, and City Attorney Hall Barlow
PRESENTATIONS
Women’s History Month Proclamation - Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contribution of women to events in history and contemporary society.
Council presented the proclamation to the Mount Baldy Area League of Women Voters Board Member and La Verne resident Gwen Carr.
Irish American History Month Proclamation - Irish American Heritage Month is a celebration every March that highlights the rich culture and historical contributions of Irish Americans throughout the United States.
Council presented the proclamation recognizing those of Irish American heritage.
Prior to public Announcements, the Mayor commented on the recent passing of Jo Wetton, a long- time La Verne resident and community volunteer.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
(Any person who wishes to make a brief announcement of a future community event that is open to the public may do so at this time.)
Announcements were received from: Sam Gonzalez Police Chief, Adrian Romero LV Library Manager, Maria McKinney VFW Commander, Kathy Kalousek LV Historical Society, and Tim Hepburn Mayor.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items on the Consent Calendar are routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the Council or member of the audience requests separate discussion.)
No items were pulled, it was then moved by Crosby, seconded by Lau, and approved by a vote of 4- 0, with Kashifalghita absent.
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Minutes
City Council 3/2/2026 Page 3
1. City Council Minutes of the Closed Session & Regular meeting of 02/17/26.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the minutes. Approved
2. Register of Audited Demands in the amount of $732,705.23, dated 02/04/26, and in the amount of $1,680,970.67, dated 02/11/26, and in the amount of $546,692.38, dated 02/18/26.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the audited demands. Approved
3. Quarterly Status Update - Pilot Project Adding Three Firefighter Positions. This report provides a quarterly update on the two-year pilot project authorizing the addition of three full- time Firefighter/EMT positions to serve as shift-based floaters and evaluates early performance against the goals outlined in the original staff report.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this quarterly status update on the Fire Department’s two-year pilot project adding three firefighter positions to improve staffing efficiency and reduce overtime requirements. Approved
4. Approval of an Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with LSA for Environmental Services and First Amendment to Agreement with Lewis Management Corp. for Reimbursement of Environmental Services Relating to 3960 Fruit Street (Villages at Legacy Green Project). LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) is under contract with the City of La Verne to prepare technical environmental studies for a proposed residential project on the former Lutheran High School site. As preparation of the technical studies progressed, it was determined that a full Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. As a result of this change, LSA has submitted a contract amendment for additional costs and staff is also proposing an amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement with Lewis Management Corp.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve Contract Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Service Agreement with LSA Associates, Inc., to perform CEQA services related to the Villages at Legacy Green development project; and
2. Approve the First Amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement with Lewis Management Corp. for full reimbursement.
Approved the recommendations listed above.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
5. Consideration of a Resolution Opposing the Los Angeles County Healthcare Funding Restoration Act and Sales Tax Increase. Los Angeles County has placed a proposed ½-cent general sales tax measure on the June Primary ballot to support healthcare services, and the City of La Verne has formally opposed the measure, listing concerns about increased tax burdens on residents and businesses, reduced local fiscal flexibility, lack of guaranteed
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proportional return of funds, potential economic impacts, and questions regarding transparency and oversight.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY “HEALTHCARE FUNDING RESTORATION ACT” COUNTYWIDE SALES TAX MEASURE."
City Manager Domer reported on this item.
Public Comments: None
Council Discussion/Comments: Council expressed support for the resolution.
It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Crosby, and approved 4-0, with Kashifalghita absent.
6. Consideration of Historical Civic Engagement Opportunities - Route 66 Centennial and United States Semiquincentennial. 2026 marks a significant milestone in United States history, commemorating the nation’s Semiquincentennial, or 250th Anniversary, and the celebration of the centennial of Route 66. To maximize opportunities associated with these historic celebrations, City staff is seeking direction from the City Council regarding potential programs, events, and initiatives to recognize and celebrate these milestones.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction to City staff regarding potential programs, events, and initiatives to celebrate and recognize the nation’s Semiquincentennial and the centennial of Route 66.
Management Analyst Blockinger reported on this item. Mayor Pro Tem Kashifalghita joined the meeting after attending the BUSD State of the School District meeting.
Public Comments: Maria Mc Kinney
Council Discussion/Comments: Council provided direction to look at ways to participate in a cost effective fashion for both of these events.
No action, but direction provided by Council.
7. Review and Approval of Revisions to Administrative Regulation No. 215 (Investment Policy) and Receive and File Administrative Regulation – Fund Loan Policy. Consideration of approval of revisions to Administrative Regulation No. 215 (Investment Policy) pursuant to California Government Code Section 53646 and receive and file of the Administrative Regulation – Fund Loan Policy, with direction to the City Manager to finalize and implement the Administrative Regulation.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Review and approve revisions to Administrative Regulation No. 215 (Investment Policy) pursuant to California Government Code Section 53646; and
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2. Receive and file the Administrative Regulation – Fund Loan Policy and direct the City Manager to finalize and implement the Administrative Regulation.
Finance Director Lopez reported on this item.
Public Comments: None
Council Discussion/Comments: Council was all very appreciative of the Finance team’s work and stewardship of our finances.
It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Lau, and approved 5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time set aside for anyone wishing to address the City Council on items not listed in any other place on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the legislative body is prohibited from talking or engaging in discussion on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. However, your concerns may be referred to staff or set for discussion later. Please email your public comment to the City Clerk's Office at [email protected]. Your public comment will be shared with the City Council and included as part of the permanent record. There is a 3-minute time limit on public comments.
Public Comments received from: Jay Bernard, Raymond Swain, and Cynthia Tiner.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Each Council Member may address the Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern. This is also the time for Council Members to report on conferences and/or meetings they have attended per Assembly Bill 1234.
Council Comments: Council Member Lau commented on the recent changes to the Mental Health Services Act, and the two upcoming community forums, hosted by Tri City Mental Health, one will be virtual. The bill hopes to strengthen the behavioral health system by expanding the scope of services, increasing accountability, transparency and outcomes. The 4th of July Celebration is on Saturday this year, we are encouraging people to participate in the parade, attend the fireworks show, and please consider sponsoring your business or organization. May 2nd is the ULV Gala, it’s being held at the Fairplex Sheraton this year, and will be honoring the ULV Women’s Volleyball Team.
Mayor Pro Tem Kashifalghita is happy to report that the City has another California Distinguished School within the Bonita Unified School District, it’s amazing to see our education system thriving and growing. Be cognizant that it’s mosquito season so start spraying now. Also, the Annual Police Officers Association Golf Tournament is coming up and will support the K-9 Foundation, donations are needed, and sponsorships are available.
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Council Member Crosby thanked Mayor Pro Tem Kashifalghita for attending the School District State of the City meeting, which coincided with tonight’s Council meeting. Spring signups are happening for T-Ball and Basketball with the Autism Spectrum Athletics Sports League, which plays at Wheeler Park, signups close on March 15th, you can sign up on the website at www.autismspectrumathletics.org, cost is $140.00. Our City is very diverse, and I propose that our proclamations be presented to people who have never been represented before, and remembering Jo, who was an amazing resident.
Council Member Johnson thanked Public Works Director Wu for the correction to the traffic light at 8th street.
Mayor Hepburn reminded everyone the fire season is upon us, make sure you check your smoke detectors, test them now, clear brush around your home, clear your gutters, take care of your home. We had a softball game last week against San Dimas, La Verne was victorious, final score 13-7, it was a lot of fun.
Council, staff and residents all sang Happy Birthday to Mayor Pro Tem Kashifalghita.
ADJOURNMENT - meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Fritz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 18, 2026
ACTION MINUTES
“SEE ITALICS”
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 Tem Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
Council Members Present: Johnson, Lau, Kashifalghita, and Hepburn.
Council Members Absent: 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 Safety Honor Guard presented the colors and Congressman Cisneros’ 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 Commerce President Josh Goldman, who provided an update on Chamber activities and projects in 2026.
2. University of La Verne Introductions and University President’s Address – University of La Verne President Risa Dickson welcomed everyone in attendance and expressed gratitude for the partnerships between the La Verne Chamber of Commerce, the City, and the University.
3. Mayoral “State of the City” Address – Mayor Tim Hepburn provided an overview of the City’s accomplishments from 2025 and identified key priorities in 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
COUNCIL COMMENTS – Mayor Pro Tem Kashifalghita led those in attendance to sing Happy Birthday to Mayor Tim Hepburn, who turned 69 today. He also expressed his gratitude for his close partnership with the Mayor during his four years on Council.
ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 9:04 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Andrea Blockinger
Management Analyst
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CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS
2t26/2026
FY 2025-2026
DEMANDS PRESENTED HAVE BEEN APPROVED CONSISTENT WTTH THE CITY'S PURCHASINGiRINDING POLICY AND HAVE BEEN REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR FOR ACCURACY AND PROPER APPROVAL.
SUMMARY OF DEMANDS
LARGEST IO CITY DEMAND PAYMENTS OTHER THAN PAYROLL AND RELATED BENEFITS.
AMOUNT ISSUED TO DESCRIPTION
1. ')
3. 4
5. 6.
7. 8
9. 10.
310,620.69
146,93s.48
140,842.31
l l3,l 15.25
5s.365.9 I
52,066.08
26.817.50
20,34s.34
20,061.30
I 6,852.33
I 86, I 78.98
TRI COUNTY PUMP COMPANY
STRATEGIC CONTRACTING SERVICES
POMONA VALLEY TRANSPORT AUTHORITY
BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION
RKA CONSULTING GROUP
CIVILTEC ENGINEERING, INC.
GREENSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC.
SALT WORKS, INC.
ROGER BASS
OTHERDEMANDS
WATER USAGE - JANUARY 2026
MILLS TRACT WELL.PUMP REPLACEMENT/REPAIR
P AYROLL 2 / I I 26 -2 I I 4 / 26 (HIDT A)
THIRD QUARTER 2026 GET ABOUT
LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION - SERVICES THROUGH 1130126
DECEMBER 2025 SERVICES
SERVICES THROUGH 1 I3I 126
FEBRUARY 2026 MAINTENANCE SERVICES
SALT
SERVICE CONTRACT - FEBRUARY 2026 (HIDTA)
$ 1,089,201.17
DEMANDS OF $24,952.67 WERE PAID ON BEHALF OF LA IMPACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE OPERATIONS.
DEMANDS OF $638,17I.42 WERE PAID FOR PAYROLL AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RELATED ITEMS.
IN ACCORDANCE WTTH C,OVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37202, I HEREBY CERTIFY T}IAT THIS IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS.
CHzuSTY LOPEZ
FINANCE DIRECTOR
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CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - EXHIBIT A
CHECK NO. AMOUNT
212612026
ISSUED TO
176303
176304
I 76305
176306
176307
I 76308
176309
176310
176311
176312
176313
176314
r76315
t76316
176317
176318
176319
176320
t7632t
176322
176323
176324
176325
176326
176327
176328
176329
176330
176331
176332
176333
176334
176335
176336
176337
176338
176339
176340
176341
176342
176343
176344
176345
176346
176347
176348
176349
176350
176351
176352
176353
176354
176355
176356
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
2,660.69
20.00 t,262.94
1,824.00
57.42 1,607.00
300.00
223.87
26,8t7.50
292.62
703.56
3,621.91
190.00
2,409.64
579.57
290.00
91.87 4,211.32
1,000.00
3,855.37
60.83 280.93
253.0s
374.62
246.28
1,26s.00
919.92
549.00
I,565.00
367.5t
450.00
80.00 798.50
540.36
282.00
254.21
89.00 500.00
409.00
200.00
218.37
200.00
54,00
15.00 712.80
18.48 169.47
I,870.00
8,525.00
456.33
1,262.51
t,325.62
89.39 1,365.00
238.00
6,655.7 5
280.00
5s,365.91
ACTION AWARDS,INC.
AG CONSTRUCTION
AT&T MOBILITY
BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA
BW PRINTWORKS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CALNENA INC
ALAN CAPARAS
CIVILTEC ENGINEERING, INC.
COLLEY FORD
CUSTOM WATER,INC.
DATAPROSE, TNC.
ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ
EVERSOFT
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS
FRONTIER COMMTINICATIONS
GEHA
HEALTHCARE PARTNERS
HOT WIRE ELECTRIC
INLAND EMPIRE STAGES, LTD.
INMARK
KAISER FOT]NDATION HEALTH PLAN
KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS WEST LLC
LA CARE
LAKESIDE COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE
JOHN LEWIS
LOS ANGELES COLTNTY PUBLIC WORKS
MCLAY SERVICES,INC.
NAZ ELECTRIC AND CONTROLS, INC.
NORIDIAN MEDICARE JE PART B REFTND
OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS ASSN.
PEREZ II, EUGENE
PISTONBONES PRINTING, INC.
PREFERRED NATION,INC.
RAEL, RICHARD
DONNA REDMOND
RIO HONDO COLLEGE
ROSANNE PERRI
SAM BROWN SHIELDS
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CITY MANAGER'S
CONNECTA SATELLITE SOLUTIONS LLC
SCMAF
SCMAF-SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
SHIKHA CHOUDHARY
SINATRA UNIFORM.INC.
SO CAL INDUSTRIES
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
SUNSHINE WINDOWS
SUPERIOR COURT OF CA,COUNTY OF L.A.
UNITEDHEALTHCARE
VERIZON WIRELESS
WAGEWORKS,INC.
WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO.
WEBBY DANC COMPANY
A. UPLAND FIRE PROTECTION
BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC.
BEE REMOVERS
BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION
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FY 2025-2026
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CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS . EXHIBIT A
CHECK NO. AMOIINT
FY 2025-2026
2t2612026
ISSUED TO
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
6,030.21
5,242.46
194.91
20,345.34
5,l3L44
1,773.s3
1,53 1.83
1,971.52
16,841.15
25.00 524.16
I 13,1 15.25
52,066.08
20,061.30
66.02 2,089.28
910.00
506.25
310,620.69
t46,935.48
1,874.06
56.91 206.6t
9,211.02
|,204.16
t5,743.65
7,000.00
10,166.67
8,937.50
15,281 .93
5,5 16.00
16,852.33
140,842.31
BRENNTAG PACIFIC,INC.
CAMPBELL, LARRY
COLLEGIATE PRESS
GREENSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC.
HAAKER EQUIPMENT CO.
HACH COMPANY
HASA
HOLT, LONI
JONES MAYER
LA VERNE POWER EQUIPMENT, INC.
OPLIGER, ROCKY
POMONA VALLEY TRANSPORT AUTHORITY
RKA CONSULTING GROUP
SALTWORKS,INC.
SANDERS LOCK & KEY
SOUTHLAND MECHANICAL, INC.
SPRAGUE PEST SOLUTIONS
THE COUNSELING TEAM INTERNATIONAL
THREE VALLEYS MUNICIPAL WATER DIST.
TRI COLTNTY PUMP COMPANY
TURBO DATA SYSTEMS
LNIVERSAL FLEET SUPPLY
WALTERS, AUSTIN
WITTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC
BLUE ROCK OF NORTH IDAHO, LLC
BLYTHBURN ENTERPRISES
CASTILLO CRIMINAL TNTELLIGENCE CONS
CORDRAY ENTERPRISES, LLC
DEROIAN VENTURES LLC
LIBERTY COASTAL LLC
MARLYN PACHECO LLC
ROGER BASS
STRATEGIC CONTRACTING SERVICES
Total Payroll and Employee Benefit Payments
Total LAIMPACT Demands
TOTAL
Total Demands
I ,089,201.17
638,171.42
24,952.67
1,752,325.26
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CITY OF LA VERNE
RECISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS . EXHIBIT A
CHECK NO AMOUNT
FY 2025-2026
212612026
ISSUED TO
Payroll and Employee Benefit
176357
I 76358
176359
BANK DRAWN
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
Total
600.00
150.00
t27.tl
626,812.68
3,366. l0
2,s 16.38
3,270.15
1,325.00
4.00 Break down of standard providers and the benefits they provide Provider
A.C. Newman Co.
Delta Dental
The Hartford
Health Net
Kaiser
Wage Works
US Treasury
State of Califomia
Mass Mutual A
Mass Mutual B
Mass Mutual Roth
Lincoln National
Fire/Police/La Veme Employee Fund
LAIMPACT Law Enforcement Task Force Demands
1,973.22
1,099.00
88.40 5,277.05
390.00
r 25.00
16,000.00
24,952.67
Benefits Description
Employee dental insurance covemge
Life Insurance Policy
Employee health insurance
Employee health insurance
Flexible Savings Account (FSA) deductions
Employee federal tax withholdings
Employee state income tax, unemployment insurance and child supporUgamishments 40lA plan
4578 plan
Roth plan
Replacement Social Security plan
Employee Group Dues
BANK OF AMERICA
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
FLEXTG, LLC
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.
NUWAY JANITORIAL SERVICES
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
LAI ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS
638,t7 t.42
176297
176298
t76299
I 76300
I 7630 I
176302
MULTIPLE
Total
LAIMPACT demands are paid from federal asset forfeitue dollars allocated to LAIMPACT crime prevention activities. These funds are not City funds and are not available for City use outside of LAIMPACT activities.
CITY OF LAVERNE EMPLOYEE FUND
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS #P0754
HEATHER REYES
PAYROLL
LA VERNE POLICE FIRE ASSOCIATION'
LA VERNE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOC.
CHARLES SCHWAB BANK
MISSION SQUARE
UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: March 16, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brandon Coatney, Deputy Fire Chief
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR
COMMUNICATIONS AND DISPATCH SERVICES.
SUMMARY
On December 2, 2019, the City Council approved an agreement with the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (LACoFD) for communications and dispatch services which established the per-incident cost structure and related terms for dispatch services.
LACoFD has requested Amendment No. 1 to revise the cost calculation methodology for per- incident dispatch services and to formally incorporate the provision and billing of Tablet Command software licenses. This amendment ensures the agreement reflects actual cost recovery practices and addresses the expiration of grant-funded Tablet Command subscriptions previously provided at no cost to the City.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Communications and Dispatch Services with the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County and authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment.
DISCUSSION
In 2019, the City entered into an agreement with LACoFD to provide fire communications and dispatch services following operational challenges associated with the prior combined dispatch model. The agreement established dispatch responsibilities, service levels, and a per-incident cost structure, including annual adjustments based on actual incident volume and cost factors.
The partnership has enhanced regional interoperability, improved coordination during multi- agency incidents, and aligned the City’s fire operations with the broader Los Angeles County emergency response system.Amendment No. 1 modifies Section IV, Costs, to clarify that the per-incident rate shall be calculated annually based on the District’s actual costs incurred in providing dispatch services. The prior agreement language established a defined per-incident rate during the initial term with structured adjustments. The amendment modernizes the language to reflect the District’s current cost-recovery methodology and ensures the City’s billing accurately reflects the true cost of services delivered.
This revision does not expand the scope of services but aligns the contract language with current accounting practices and cost transparency standards. The amendment also adds a new Section IV(E) formally incorporating Tablet Command software licenses into the Agreement and authorizing the District to bill the City for the actual license costs.
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Tablet Command is a real-time incident management platform integrated with LACoFD’s dispatch and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems. It provides responding units with immediate access to incident details, mapping, unit status tracking, personnel accountability, and operational updates. The system enhances situational awareness, improves incident command functionality, and supports interoperability during mutual aid responses.
Since implementation of County dispatch services, the City has received Tablet Command licenses at no cost through LACoFD’s Urban Area Security Initiative grant funding. That grant funding is scheduled to expire in June 2026. Upon expiration, the District will no longer have grant resources available to subsidize the City’s licenses. As a result, the City will be responsible for reimbursing the District for the actual subscription costs associated with continued access.
Continued participation in Tablet Command is operationally critical. The platform is utilized across LA County and serves as a standardized tool for incident management. Maintaining access ensures consistency with County operational procedures, supports seamless mutual aid integration, and preserves the technological capabilities currently relied upon by La Verne Fire personnel during emergency incidents.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The per-incident cost revision reflects a structural clarification and will continue to be based on actual annual dispatch costs and incident volume, as calculated by LACoFD. For reference, the FY 25/26 cost per call rate is $45.35.
With respect to Tablet Command, the City will now incur subscription costs that were previously covered by federal UASI grant funding. The exact annual cost will reflect the number of licenses issued and the District’s actual subscription expense. The total cost for subscriptions is estimated at $5,500 per year and will be incorporated into the annual billing process as described in the Agreement. Staff will include the projected Tablet Command subscription costs in the upcoming fiscal year budget to ensure continuity of service without operational disruption.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. La Verne Dispatch Agreement Amendment 1
2. LA County Dispatch Staff Report 2019
3. LACoFD Dispatch Contract
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AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNICATION AND DISPATCH SERVICES
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
AND THE CITY OF LA VERNE
This Amendment Number One to the Agreement for Communication and Dispatch Services (Agreement) between the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (“District”) and the City of La Verne (“City”), is made and entered into on this ____ day of _____________, 2026 (“Effective Date”).
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, the City entered into the Agreement with the District on December 10, 2019, for the provision of communication and dispatch services for emergency fire and medical response; and
WHEREAS, the District is authorized by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles on December 3, 2019, to amend the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the District utilizes a third-party incident management software platform, Tablet Command, in support of dispatch and emergency incident operations and the City has requested the District provide licenses to the City through the existing Agreement; and WHEREAS, the District and the City desire to amend the Agreement to revise the cost and billing structure to allow the District to provide licenses for Tablet Command and bill the City to reflect the additional cost;
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the promises, covenants, representations, and agreements set forth herein, the parties mutually agree that the Agreement for Communication and Dispatch Services be amended as follows:
I. Agreement for Communication and Dispatch Services, Section IV, COSTS, Paragraph A. Per Incident Cost. Subparagraph 1. – Shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with following:
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1. Beginning with the Effective Date, City shall pay to the District a per-incident cost, for each incident dispatched by District, regardless of the incident’s disposition (for example, units cancelled en-route), which shall be calculated annually by District based on the actual costs incurred in providing dispatch services.
II. Agreement for Communication and Dispatch Services, Section IV, COSTS– The following paragraph shall be added:
E. Tablet Command. The District shall provide the City with access to Tablet Command software licenses for use by the City in connection with dispatch and incident response operations, so long as City abides with the Confidentiality Agreement and Data User Agreement for use of Tablet Command. The City shall reimburse the District for the actual costs associated with the licenses made available to the City. Such costs shall be billed to the City as part of the annual billing as described in Section IV. Paragraph C. The District shall have no obligation to continue providing such licenses in the event the City fails to reimburse the District for the applicable costs, upon notice and a reasonable opportunity to cure.
III. CONFLICT OF PROVISIONS
In the event the provisions in this Amendment Number One conflict with the provisions in the Agreement, and as previously amended, the terms of this Amendment Number One shall take precedence and supersede the conflicting terms of the Agreement or any prior amendment. Otherwise, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement, as previously amended, shall remain in full force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by their duly authorized officers.
CITY OF LA VERNE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
By _______________________________ By ______________________________ Tim Hepburn, Mayor Anthony C. Marrone, Fire Chief
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Counsel
By _____________________________ By ____________________________ City Attorney Jenny Tam
Senior Deputy County Counsel
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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: March 16, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Eric Scherer, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL HOUSING PROGRESS REPORT 2025.
SUMMARY
The City is required to prepare an Annual Progress Report on the status and progress in implementing the Housing Element of the General Plan. This report is required to be presented to the City Council as an informational item to update the City Council on the previous year’s Housing Element status.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council receive and file the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2025.
DISCUSSION
California’s Housing Element law acknowledges both the need for the private market to adequately address the housing needs and demands of Californians, and for local governments to adopt plans and regulatory systems which provide opportunities for housing development. To this end, state law requires local governments to adopt a Housing Element and routinely monitor the implementation progress of their Housing Element.
California Government Code Section 65400 requires each jurisdiction to prepare an Annual Progress Report (APR) for the Housing Element. An APR does not modify or change any part of the Housing Element, it simply reports progress as tracked through building permits for the prior year. Jurisdictions must submit an APR reporting the previous year’s status and implementation progress to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on or before April 1st of each year. In conformance with this requirement, staff has prepared an APR for 2025 reflecting the housing approved, permitted, or finalized during the 2025 calendar year.
Unfortunately, the State's Annual Element Program Report form is submitted as a pre-formatted Excel spreadsheet that, while seemingly acceptable for State purposes, does not print or present well. The information in the report includes the "Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units" for the City across multiple spreadsheets. However, included below is Table B, which shows "Permitted Units Issued by Affordability" to show progress in the City meeting our Regional Housing Needs Allocation process. Additionally, a summary sheet that is not part of the submission to HCD is attached. The other informative portion is Table D, which provides a Housing Element Program implementation status, and that is at the end of the APR.
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FISCAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no financial impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. La Verne 2025 Annual Housing Report
2. La Verne 2025 APR Summary
Report Prepared By:
Parker Stringfellow, Associate Plann
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Table A2
Housing without
Financial Assistance or
Deed Restrictions
Term of
Affordability or
Deed Restriction
Notes
2 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Current APN Street Address Project Name +
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit
Category
(SFA,SFD,2
to
4,5+,ADU,MH
)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Acutely Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Acutely Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Assistance
Programs for Each
Development
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
For units affordable
without financial
assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how
the locality determined
the units were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of
Affordability or
Deed Restriction
(years) (if affordable
in perpetuity enter
1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Destro
yed Units
Demolished
or Destroyed
Units
Demolished/
Destroyed
Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus
Applied to the Project
(Percentage Increase in
Total Allowable Units or
Total Maximum
Allowable Residential
Gross Floor Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions,
Waivers, or Other
Modifications Given
to the Project
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Reductions)
List the
incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding
Parking Waivers
or Parking
Modifications)
Did the project
receive a reduction
or waiver of parking
standards? (Y/N)
Notes+
#REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! 1 8666-020-039 4221 Stone Circle 10-23ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-013-015 1959 5th Street 20-23PPR 2 to 4 R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-030-009 1452 3rd Street 66-23ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-030-031 1468 3rd Street 67-23ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8378-003-040 2015 Walnut St 80-23ADU ADU O Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-026-001 1884 Bonita
Avenue 110-23ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated
rental rate.
8381-020-010 1420 5th Street 117-23ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-014-014 2033 5th Street 14-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664-021-039 1896 Via Arroyo 45-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-011-022 1655 Maplewood 55-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8377-005-008 2328 5th Street 60-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8371-001-034 2565 2nd St. 89-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666-021-009 3939 Williams Ave. 91-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-026-070 2429 7th Street 94-24PPR SFD O Applicant provided estimated rental rate. 1 Demolished O
8375-026-070 2429 7th Street 95-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666-034-016 4139 Kimberly
Avenue 102-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated
rental rate.
8375-028-018 2351 6th Street 106-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-004-001 2095 11th Street 111-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-015-019 2517 E Street 117-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664-032-032 1192 Baseline Rd 119-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-017-017 1755 Bonita Ave 120-24ADU ADU R 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666-034-021 4033 Kimberly Ave 121-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8378-004-023 2046 Walnut St 134-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375017018 2273 6th Street 57-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8678-025-055 5202 Mountain Springs Ranch RoadDemo & Rebuild SFR 05-25PPR SFD O Applicant provided estimated
rental rate.
8370-004-010 2627 Bonita Ave Heagle ADU 11-25ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8370-035-070 2989 Bayberry Ct Wang-Chen ADU 16-25ADU ADU R 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-004-001 2095 11th St Leonard ADU 18-25ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666025029 4304 Pampas Cir Madrigal ADU 34-25ADU ADU R 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381030010 1446 3rd St Concepcion ADU 36-25ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8378004039 2046 Walnut St Li New SFR 38-25PPR 2 to 4 R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8378004039 2046 Walnut St Li ADU 39-35ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381029011 1500 3rd St Beral ADU 42-45ADU ADU R 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8665028050 1126 La Rue Ave Krause ADU 47-25ADU ADU R 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375005023 1994 11th St Rodriguez ADU 48-25ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664006041 1222 Ruggles St Siauw ADU 50-25ADU ADU O Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666044012 2829 Bowdoin St Yonts ADU 52-25ADU ADU R 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375017017 2265 6th St Wilson ADU 58-25ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666020056 4257 Meadow St Arteaga ADU 65-25ADU ADU R 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381005023 1247 Highland Dr Vardhan ADU 69-25ADU ADU R 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381015024 1885 5th St Allison ADU 70-25ADU ADU R 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375009028 1976 Peyton Rd Garcia ADU 73-25ADU ADU R 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8371001027 2510 3rd St Xia & Liu ADU 78-25ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8378006015 1966 Walnut St Demo & Rebuild
SFR 81-25PPR SFD O Applicant provided estimated
rental rate.
8375013014 1951 5th St Seffinger ADU 83-25ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8382025107 1851 Pinyon Pl Carlos ADU 88-25ADU ADU R 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381014006 2520 Park Ave Stuermer ADU 90-25ADU ADU R 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664009028 4777 Chamber Ave Shehzad ADU 97-25ADU ADU R 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664040014 4788 Calle de
Grande Underwood ADU 104-25ADU ADU R 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8377028011 1941 N White Ave Hillcrest Gateway 117-25PPR 5+ O 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664041013 1666 Via Campo Allred ADU 119-25ADU ADU R 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375026029 2809 N White Ave Lam ADU 120-25ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666018009 3960 Fruit St Lewis Homes 124-25PPR SFD O Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666018009 3960 Fruit St Lewis Homes 124-25PPR 5+ O Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381022033 1395 3rd St Srivastava ADU 90-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381027019 1849 2nd St La Casa ADU 116-23ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-030-010 1444 3rd St Concepcion ADU 02-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-029-012 1507 2nd Street 03-24ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381030008 1464 3rd Street 68-23ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
1 1466 3rd Street 68-23ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
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and/or Deed Restrictions Demolished/Destroyed Units Density Bonus 1 4
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8666013064 4345 Miller St Moreno SFD 49-23PPR SFD O Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8377004005 2254 5th St 134-22ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8377009012 2219 3rd St 71-22ADU ADU R Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666066002 4181 Melody Amherst 17-20PPR SFD O Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666066004 4171 Melody Amherst 17-20PPR SFD O Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8377019032 2109 N White 1st & White 108-20PPR 2 to 4 O Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
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Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units Housing without
Financial Assistance or
Deed Restrictions
Term of
Affordability or
Deed Restriction
Notes
5 6 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Entitlement
Date Approved
# of Units
issued
Entitlements
Acutely
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Acutely
Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Assistance
Programs for Each
Development
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
For units affordable
without financial
assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how
the locality determined the
units were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability
or Deed Restriction
(years) (if affordable in
perpetuity enter
1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Destro
yed Units
Demolished
or Destroyed
Units
Demolished/
Destroyed
Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus
Applied to the Project
(Percentage Increase in
Total Allowable Units or
Total Maximum
Allowable Residential
Gross Floor Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions,
Waivers, or Other
Modifications Given
to the Project
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Reductions)
List the
incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding
Parking Waivers
or Parking
Modifications)
Did the project
receive a reduction or
waiver of parking
standards? (Y/N)
Notes+
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8666-020-039 4221 Stone Circle 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8375-013-015 1959 5th Street 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8381-030-009 1452 3rd Street 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8381-030-031 1468 3rd Street 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8378-003-040 2015 Walnut St 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8381-026-001 1884 Bonita Avenue 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8381-020-010 1420 5th Street 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8375-014-014 2033 5th Street 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8664-021-039 1896 Via Arroyo 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8381-011-022 1655 Maplewood 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8377-005-008 2328 5th Street 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8371-001-034 2565 2nd St. 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8666-021-009 3939 Williams Ave. 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8375-026-070 2429 7th Street 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate. 1 Demolished O
8375-026-070 2429 7th Street 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8666-034-016 4139 Kimberly
Avenue 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8375-028-018 2351 6th Street 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8375-004-001 2095 11th Street 0 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-015-019 2517 E Street 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8664-032-032 1192 Baseline Rd 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8381-017-017 1755 Bonita Ave 10/16/2024 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8666-034-021 4033 Kimberly Ave 1 11/27/2024 1
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8378-004-023 2046 Walnut St 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8375017018 2273 6th Street 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8678-025-055 5202 Mountain Springs Ranch RoadDemo & Rebuild SFR 1 1/22/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8370-004-010 2627 Bonita Ave Heagle ADU 1 2/3/2025 1
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8370-035-070 2989 Bayberry Ct Wang-Chen ADU 2/11/2025 0 Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8375-004-001 2095 11th St Leonard ADU 1
2/24/2025 1
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8666025029 4304 Pampas Cir Madrigal ADU 3/26/2025 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8381030010 1446 3rd St Concepcion ADU 1
3/27/2025 1
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8378004039 2046 Walnut St Li New SFR 1 4/1/2025 1
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8378004039 2046 Walnut St Li ADU 1 4/1/2025 1
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8381029011 1500 3rd St Beral ADU 4/8/2025 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8665028050 1126 La Rue Ave Krause ADU 4/28/2025 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8375005023 1994 11th St Rodriguez ADU 1 5/1/2025 1
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8664006041 1222 Ruggles St Siauw ADU 1
5/8/2025 1
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8666044012 2829 Bowdoin St Yonts ADU 6/3/2025 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8375017017 2265 6th St Wilson ADU 1
6/10/2025 1
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8666020056 4257 Meadow St Arteaga ADU 7/10/2025 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8381005023 1247 Highland Dr Vardhan ADU 7/21/2025 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8381015024 1885 5th St Allison ADU 7/22/2025 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8375009028 1976 Peyton Rd Garcia ADU 7/28/2025 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8371001027 2510 3rd St Xia & Liu ADU 1 8/5/2025 1
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8378006015 1966 Walnut St Demo & Rebuild SFR 1
8/14/2025 1
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8375013014 1951 5th St Seffinger ADU 1
8/21/2025 1
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8382025107 1851 Pinyon Pl Carlos ADU 8/28/2025 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8381014006 2520 Park Ave Stuermer ADU 9/11/2025 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8664009028 4777 Chamber Ave Shehzad ADU 9/30/2025 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8664040014 4788 Calle de
Grande Underwood ADU 10/29/2025 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8377028011 1941 N White Ave Hillcrest Gateway 11/17/2025 0 Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8664041013 1666 Via Campo Allred ADU 12/2/2025 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8375026029 2809 N White Ave Lam ADU 1 12/4/2025 1
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8666018009 3960 Fruit St Lewis Homes 51 11/25/2025 51
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8666018009 3960 Fruit St Lewis Homes 70 11/25/2025 70
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8381022033 1395 3rd St Srivastava ADU 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8381027019 1849 2nd St La Casa ADU 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8381-030-010 1444 3rd St Concepcion ADU 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8381-029-012 1507 2nd Street 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
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and/or Deed Restrictions Demolished/Destroyed Units Density Bonus 7 Project Identifier Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits
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8381030008 1464 3rd Street 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
1 1466 3rd Street 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8666013064 4345 Miller St Moreno SFD 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8377004005 2254 5th St 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8377009012 2219 3rd St 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8666066002 4181 Melody Amherst 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8666066004 4171 Melody Amherst 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
8377019032 2109 N White 1st & White 0
Applicant provided estimated rental
rate.
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
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Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units Affordabilit
y by
Household
Incomes -
Certificates
of
Occupancy
Housing without
Financial Assistance or
Deed Restrictions
Term of
Affordability or
Deed Restriction
Notes
8 9 10 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Current APN Street Address Project Name +
Very Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Building
Permits Date
Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
Acutely
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Assistance
Programs for Each
Development
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
For units affordable
without financial
assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how
the locality determined
the units were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of
Affordability or
Deed Restriction
(years) (if affordable
in perpetuity enter
1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Destro
yed Units
Demolished
or Destroyed
Units
Demolished/
Destroyed
Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus
Applied to the Project
(Percentage Increase in
Total Allowable Units or
Total Maximum
Allowable Residential
Gross Floor Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions,
Waivers, or Other
Modifications Given
to the Project
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Reductions)
List the
incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding
Parking Waivers
or Parking
Modifications)
Did the project
receive a reduction
or waiver of parking
standards? (Y/N)
Notes+
8 0 2 0 6 7 23 #REF! 1
8666-020-039 4221 Stone Circle 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-013-015 1959 5th Street 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-030-009 1452 3rd Street 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-030-031 1468 3rd Street 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8378-003-040 2015 Walnut St 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-026-001 1884 Bonita
Avenue 0 Applicant provided estimated
rental rate.
8381-020-010 1420 5th Street 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-014-014 2033 5th Street 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664-021-039 1896 Via Arroyo 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-011-022 1655 Maplewood 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8377-005-008 2328 5th Street 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8371-001-034 2565 2nd St. 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666-021-009 3939 Williams Ave. 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-026-070 2429 7th Street 1 5/7/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate. 1 Demolished O
8375-026-070 2429 7th Street 1 5/7/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666-034-016 4139 Kimberly
Avenue 1 1/9/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated
rental rate.
8375-028-018 2351 6th Street 1 5/21/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-004-001 2095 11th Street 4/3/2025 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-015-019 2517 E Street 1 3/10/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664-032-032 1192 Baseline Rd 1 5/19/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-017-017 1755 Bonita Ave 1 11/19/2024 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666-034-021 4033 Kimberly Ave 1 5/21/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8378-004-023 2046 Walnut St 1 4/1/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375017018 2273 6th Street 1 3/31/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8678-025-055 5202 Mountain Springs Ranch RoadDemo & Rebuild SFR 0 Applicant provided estimated
rental rate.
8370-004-010 2627 Bonita Ave Heagle ADU 1 4/8/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8370-035-070 2989 Bayberry Ct Wang-Chen ADU 8/13/2025 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-004-001 2095 11th St Leonard ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666025029 4304 Pampas Cir Madrigal ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381030010 1446 3rd St Concepcion ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8378004039 2046 Walnut St Li New SFR 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8378004039 2046 Walnut St Li ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381029011 1500 3rd St Beral ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8665028050 1126 La Rue Ave Krause ADU 1 9/15/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375005023 1994 11th St Rodriguez ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664006041 1222 Ruggles St Siauw ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666044012 2829 Bowdoin St Yonts ADU 1 11/24/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375017017 2265 6th St Wilson ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666020056 4257 Meadow St Arteaga ADU 1 12/16/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381005023 1247 Highland Dr Vardhan ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381015024 1885 5th St Allison ADU 1 12/2/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375009028 1976 Peyton Rd Garcia ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8371001027 2510 3rd St Xia & Liu ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8378006015 1966 Walnut St Demo & Rebuild
SFR 0 Applicant provided estimated
rental rate.
8375013014 1951 5th St Seffinger ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8382025107 1851 Pinyon Pl Carlos ADU 1 11/26/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381014006 2520 Park Ave Stuermer ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664009028 4777 Chamber Ave Shehzad ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664040014 4788 Calle de
Grande Underwood ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated
rental rate.
8377028011 1941 N White Ave Hillcrest Gateway 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664041013 1666 Via Campo Allred ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375026029 2809 N White Ave Lam ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666018009 3960 Fruit St Lewis Homes 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666018009 3960 Fruit St Lewis Homes 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381022033 1395 3rd St Srivastava ADU 1 1/28/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381027019 1849 2nd St La Casa ADU 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-030-010 1444 3rd St Concepcion ADU 1 8/18/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Demolished/Destroyed Units Density BonusProject Identifier
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8381-029-012 1507 2nd Street 1 4/14/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381030008 1464 3rd Street 2 6/17/2025 2 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
1 1466 3rd Street 1 3/27/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666013064 4345 Miller St Moreno SFD 1 12/3/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8377004005 2254 5th St 0 Applicant provided estimated
rental rate.
8377009012 2219 3rd St 0 Applicant provided estimated
rental rate.
8666066002 4181 Melody Amherst 1 1/8/2025 1 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666066004 4171 Melody Amherst 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8377019032 2109 N White 1st & White 0 Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0
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Table A2
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units Streamlining Historic Sites
Housing without
Financial Assistance or
Deed Restrictions
Term of
Affordability or
Deed Restriction
Notes
11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Acutely
Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness (see
instructions)
Date Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates
of
Occupancy
or other
forms of
readiness
Please select
the state
streamlining
provision the
project was
APPROVED
pursuant to.
(may select
multiple)
Is this project
located on a site
with an
associated
historical
designation as
outlined in
Government
Code Section
65400(a)(2)(N)
and reported on
Table L?
Assistance
Programs for Each
Development
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
Deed
Restriction Type
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
For units affordable
without financial
assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how
the locality determined
the units were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability
or Deed Restriction
(years) (if affordable
in perpetuity enter
1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Destro
yed Units
Demolished
or Destroyed
Units
Demolished/
Destroyed
Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus
Applied to the Project
(Percentage Increase in
Total Allowable Units or
Total Maximum
Allowable Residential
Gross Floor Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions,
Waivers, or Other
Modifications
Given to the
Project (Excluding
Parking Waivers or
Parking
Reductions)
List the
incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding
Parking Waivers
or Parking
Modifications)
Did the project
receive a reduction
or waiver of parking
standards? (Y/N)
Notes+
0 0 0 1 8 0 1 2 5 25 42 1
8666-020-039 4221 Stone Circle 1 2/13/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-013-015 1959 5th Street 3 7/16/2025 3 SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split No Applicant provided estimated
rental rate.
8381-030-009 1452 3rd Street 1 1/17/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-030-031 1468 3rd Street 1 1/17/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8378-003-040 2015 Walnut St 1 11/20/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-026-001 1884 Bonita
Avenue 1 4/23/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-020-010 1420 5th Street 1 10/16/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-014-014 2033 5th Street 1 2/6/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664-021-039 1896 Via Arroyo 1 4/10/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-011-022 1655 Maplewood 1 10/15/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8377-005-008 2328 5th Street 1 3/5/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8371-001-034 2565 2nd St. 1 7/22/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666-021-009 3939 Williams Ave. 1 6/19/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-026-070 2429 7th Street 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate. 1 Demolished O
8375-026-070 2429 7th Street 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666-034-016 4139 Kimberly
Avenue 1 7/2/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-028-018 2351 6th Street 1 11/6/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-004-001 2095 11th Street 1 8/18/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-015-019 2517 E Street 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664-032-032 1192 Baseline Rd 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-017-017 1755 Bonita Ave 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666-034-021 4033 Kimberly Ave 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8378-004-023 2046 Walnut St 1 8/27/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375017018 2273 6th Street 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8678-025-055 5202 Mountain Springs Ranch RoadDemo & Rebuild SFR 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated
rental rate.
8370-004-010 2627 Bonita Ave Heagle ADU 1 5/29/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8370-035-070 2989 Bayberry Ct Wang-Chen ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375-004-001 2095 11th St Leonard ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666025029 4304 Pampas Cir Madrigal ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381030010 1446 3rd St Concepcion ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8378004039 2046 Walnut St Li New SFR 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8378004039 2046 Walnut St Li ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381029011 1500 3rd St Beral ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8665028050 1126 La Rue Ave Krause ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375005023 1994 11th St Rodriguez ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664006041 1222 Ruggles St Siauw ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666044012 2829 Bowdoin St Yonts ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375017017 2265 6th St Wilson ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666020056 4257 Meadow St Arteaga ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381005023 1247 Highland Dr Vardhan ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381015024 1885 5th St Allison ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375009028 1976 Peyton Rd Garcia ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8371001027 2510 3rd St Xia & Liu ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8378006015 1966 Walnut St Demo & Rebuild
SFR 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated
rental rate.
8375013014 1951 5th St Seffinger ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8382025107 1851 Pinyon Pl Carlos ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381014006 2520 Park Ave Stuermer ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664009028 4777 Chamber Ave Shehzad ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664040014 4788 Calle de
Grande Underwood ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8377028011 1941 N White Ave Hillcrest Gateway 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8664041013 1666 Via Campo Allred ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8375026029 2809 N White Ave Lam ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666018009 3960 Fruit St Lewis Homes 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666018009 3960 Fruit St Lewis Homes 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381022033 1395 3rd St Srivastava ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381027019 1849 2nd St La Casa ADU 1 11/4/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-030-010 1444 3rd St Concepcion ADU 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381-029-012 1507 2nd Street 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8381030008 1464 3rd Street 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
1 1466 3rd Street 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666013064 4345 Miller St Moreno SFD 0 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8377004005 2254 5th St 1 7/16/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8377009012 2219 3rd St 1 5/12/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666066002 4181 Melody Amherst 1 2/18/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8666066004 4171 Melody Amherst 1 2/18/2025 1 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
8377019032 2109 N White 1st & White 1 2 14 7/29/2025 17 NONE No Applicant provided estimated rental rate.
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Demolished/Destroyed Units Density BonusProject Identifier
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Jurisdiction La Verne ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
1 Projection
Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation
by Income Level
Projection
Period -
06/30/2021-
10/14/2021
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Total Units to
Date (all
years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by
Income Level
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - - 2 9 - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - 1 - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - - - 2 8 - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - 2 - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - 2 6 5 6 - - - - Above Moderate 470 - - - 7 10 7 - - - - 24 446 1,346
- - 2 15 26 24 - - - - 67 1,279 Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].
Acutely Low - - *For years prior to 2025, data on deed-restricted vs. non-deed restricted Extremely Low-Income units is approximated from whether the projects reported any deed-restricted Very Low-Income Units. If you wish to edit this historical data for accuracy or have any questions about the data, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].
Total Units
*For jurisdictions that received RHNA determinations for the current cycle prior to the passage of AB 3093 (September 19, 2024):
- You were not allocated Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income RHNA targets, therefore the allocations in Field 1 are listed as "0" - If you wish to set your own targets in these income categories for informational purposes, contact HCD staff at [email protected]. - All Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income units reported during the cycle are counted towards Very-Low Income RHNA progress 204
Total RHNA
-
237 Low
*For years prior to 2025, Acutely Low-Income units are reported within the Extremely Low-Income category Please Note: Table B does not currently contain data from Table F or Table F2 for prior years. You may login to the APR system to see Table B that contains this data.
Extremely Low -
19 Moderate
414
239
223
2 22
Income Level
Very Low
11 -
This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs.
Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here 2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
392
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Jurisdiction La Verne
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Name of Program Objective
Projected Completion
Date in Housing
Element
Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation
Program
Implementation
Details
Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
Housing Rehabilitation
The City will conduct targeted outreach to
areas with lower
median household incomes and areas with
higher proportions of special needs
populations,
including seniors and persons with
disabilities.
12/31/2029 6th Cycle In Progress Complete. Units
Code Enforcement
The City will continue to implement a
proactive code enforcement program.
Code Enforcement will work closely with
the Community Development
Department to implement the City’s
housing programs to preserve and improve
La Verne’s existing
neighborhoods.
12/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous
Currently being implemented
by the Code Enforcement
Officer.
Other
Historic Resources
The City will continue to designate historic
neighborhoods for
assistance through the existing housing
rehabilitation programs. City staff will also
continue to assist
property owners of historic homes to repair
and renovate their property in a historically
and
architecturally appropriate manner. 24
properties (3 per year) will be assisted
12/31/2029 6th Cycle In Progress In progress Units
Non‐Permitted Accessory
Dwelling Units/Second
Units
In order to preserve La Verne’s existing
residential neighborhoods and the City’s
quality‐of‐life, the City will encourage
residents to bring existing non‐permitted
units into
compliance with City zoning and building
codes.
12/31/2029 6th Cycle In Progress
Currently being implemented
by the Community
Development Department
Units 10Replacement of Affordable
Units
For all project applications, identify need for
replacement of
affordable housing units and ensure
replacement, if required,
occurs
12/31/2029 6th Cycle In Progress Immediate implementation Other
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583
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Section 8
Certificate/Voucher Rental
Assistance Program
Refer all interested residents to the County
program; maintain or
increase the number of Section 8
Certificates utilized in the City;
educate one multifamily property manager
or Homeowners
Association (HOA) on the Program
annually, with a focus on
property managers or HOAs in areas of the
community with higher
proportions of households with very low or
low incomes and areas
of the City where overpayment by renters is
most prevalent.
12/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous In progress. Other
Manufactured Housing
Meet with a developer and/or manufacturer
of prefabricated
manufactured housing to receive input on
how the City
can promote this housing type as an option
to produce more
affordable units in La Verne, with a focus
on opportunities in high or
highest TCAC resource areas
12/31/2029 6th Cycle In Progress In progress. Other
Monitor City‐Owned
Mobile Home Parks
Preserve City‐owned mobile home parks;
conduct targeted
outreach to promote rehabilitation
programs (see Program 1) to
mobile home parks with lower median
household incomes with the
goal of supporting 20 mobile home tenants
throughout the planning
period
12/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous Complete. Households
Los Angeles County
Partnership
Increase the distribution of program
education material by
20% with a focus on targeting
education in areas of lower median
household income and in areas
with higher proportions of rental (versus
homeowner) households
12/31/2029 6th Cycle In Progress In progress. Other
Partnerships with Housing
Organizations,Service
Providers, and
Faith‐Based
Groups
Host focus group meetings with housing
organizations, service providers, and
faith‐based groups to discuss how to
improve housing‐related services in La
Verne, with a special focus
on highlighting opportunities to assist
households in areas with
higher proportions of residents with special
needs, such as seniors,
persons with disabilities, or lower incomes,
and how to develop new
housing in areas of high or highest
opportunity
12/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous In progress. Meetings
Housing for Extremely
Low‐Income Households
Development of 16 units affordable to
extremely low‐income
households with a goal of at least 50%
located in TCAC areas of high
or highest opportunity
12/31/2029 6th Cycle In Progress In progress. Units
Housing for Persons with
Developmental Disabilities Meet with developers of supportive housing 12/31/2029 6th Cycle In Progress In progress. Meetings
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Monitor and Preserve
Affordable Housing
Preservation of existing deed‐restricted
affordable units 12/31/2029 6th Cycle In Progress In progress. Units Remove Government
Constraints
Updated Zoning Code in Compliance with
State Housing Law 12/31/2029 6th Cycle Completed Complete. Other Mobile Home Rent Control
Enforcement of the City’s Mobile Home
Rent Control Ordinance and
Ordinance 1082; increase the distribution
of educational materials
by 15% over the planning period
12/31/2029 6th Cycle In Progress In progress. Other
Accessory Dwelling Units
Survey and evaluate potential methods to
encourage ADU
development throughout the community,
but especially in TCAC
areas of high or highest opportunity (north
La Verne), and adopt
appropriate procedures, policies, and
regulatory provisions.
Monitor State law for future updates to ADU
regulations and update
the City’s Zoning Code to be consistent
with future updates as
needed. Continue educating the
community on the opportunity to
develop ADUs and promote the
development of ADUs affordable to
lower‐income households. Continue to
provide information about
ADUs on the City’s website and on public
counters. Encourage the
production of 92 ADUs, with a goal of at
least 50% being affordable
to very low or low income households.
12/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous
HOA meetings conducted by
the Community
Development Department.
Annual updates to City's
Zoning Code to redlect
current State Law in
progress.
Other
Condominium Conversion
Ordinance
Implementation of a Condominium
Conversion Ordinance
consistent with State law
10/1/2022 6th Cycle In Progress In progress Other
Lot Consolidation
Provide funding and/or incentives to
support at least one lot
consolidation project per year
12/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous In progress Other
Density Bonus Program
Promote the development of at least two
projects per year that
utilize the City’s Density Bonus provisions
12/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous
Currently being implemented
by the Community
Development Department.
Other
Transitional and
Supportive Housing
Allow transitional and supportive housing in
accordance with State
law; update the Zoning Code if necessary
12/31/2029 6th Cycle Completed Complete. Other
Provide Adequate Sites for
Lower Income Households
on Nonvacant and Vacant
Sites Previously Identified
Streamline development of projects at
nonvacant site used in the
5th cycle housing element that dedicate at
least 20 percent or more
of the units for housing affordable to lower
income households
10/1/2024 6th Cycle Completed Complete. Other
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Fair Housing Program
Increase the distribution of information on
fair housing
services and policy by 15% throughout the
planning period and refer complaints to
appropriate
organizations; fair housing material will
include the new Source of
Income Protection under State law (SB 329
and SB 222), which
prohibits landlords from rejecting applicants
due to use of public
assistance (such as Section 8 Housing
Choice Vouchers) for rent
payments
12/31/2029 6th Cycle In Progress In progress. Other
Reasonable
Accommodation
Continue to provide reasonable
accommodation to ensure equal
housing opportunities
12/31/2029 6th Cycle Continuous In progress. Other
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Jurisdiction La Verne
Reporting Year 2025
Housing Element Planning Period 6th Cycle
Current Year
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed
Restricted 1
Non-Deed
Restricted 8
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 2
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 6
7 24
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
Single-family Attached 0 0 0
Single-family Detached 53 3 2
2 to 4 units per structure 1 0 20
5+ units per structure 71 0 0
Accessory Dwelling Unit 24 21 20
Mobile/Manufactured Home 0 0 0
Total 149 24 42
Infill Housing Developments and Infill Units Permitted # of Projects Units 24 24
0 0
33 153
24 0
0 0
Income Rental Ownership Total
Acutely Low 0 0 0
Extremely Low 0 0 0
Very Low 0 0 0
Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0
Above Moderate 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
Streamlining Provisions Used - Permitted Units # of Projects Units SB 9 (2021) - Duplex in SF Zone 0 0
SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split 0 0
AB 2011 (2022) 0 0
SB 6 (2022) 0 0
SMAP 0 0
Ministerial and Discretionary Applications # of Units
Ministerial 27 28
Discretionary 6 125
Density Bonus Applications and Units Permitted
Number of Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Units in Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0
Number of Units in Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0 Housing Element Programs Implemented and Sites Rezoned Count 0 0
Programs Implemented
Sites Rezoned to Accommodate the RHNA
(Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Units Constructed - SMAP (formerly SB 35 / 423) - Permits Number of SMAP Applications Approved
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Acutely Low
Extremely Low
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Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:
Total Housing Units Approved:
Total Housing Units Disapproved:
Total Units
Housing Applications Summary
Use of Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process or SMAP (formerly SB 35 / 423) - Applications Number of SMAP Applications
Above Moderate
Indicated as Infill
Not Indicated as Infill
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: March 16, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Cody Howing, City Engineer
SUBJECT: METRO A-LINE (FORMERLY GOLD LINE) TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT BRIDGE, GRANT OF EASEMENT ACCEPTANCE.
SUMMARY
The proposed pedestrian bridge crossing over Arrow Highway providing a connection between the La Verne A-Line Station and the Fairplex Campus will require easements for the portion of the facilities that land on the adjoining properties. Discussions with Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority and Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) staff are nearing conclusion. The pedestrian bridge will improve pedestrian connectivity between the La Verne A- Line Station and the Fairplex campus while supporting future transit-oriented development and improving regional access between the Fairplex campus and the A-Line station.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt a Resolution accepting the permanent easement from the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority associated with the Transit Oriented Development Pedestrian Bridge Project, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
DISCUSSION
The pedestrian bridge project that will provide a connection between the Metro A-Line Station and the Fairplex campus is planned to enter the construction bidding phase in the coming weeks. As the project moves toward construction, the process of securing the required project easements is nearing completion, including this easement for the bridge portions located on the Metro A-Line La Verne/Fairplex Station property. The process to design and negotiate this easement has been ongoing for several years and has involved coordination with the adjoining properties where the bridge will connect. This included meetings with agency stakeholders during the early stages of the design process. This has helped to ensure that features of the bridge concept align with the needs of each site it provides a connection to.
Ongoing coordination efforts throughout the pedestrian bridge design process have facilitated the integration of the bridge landing and structural supports with each adjoining property owners’ site. Final easement boundaries and the related terms for operations and maintenance have been established because of these efforts.
This final easement is to the benefit of the City of La Verne. The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) is the project lead agency for the construction of the bridge project. At the conclusion of the project, the SGVCOG will turn ownership of the bridge over to the City of La Verne. Given that the final state of the bridge will be under City of La Verne
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ownership, acceptance of the easement by the City of La Verne is consistent with the ultimate condition for ownership and maintenance responsibility of the facility. Upon completion of construction and transfer of ownership, the City of La Verne will assume responsibility for long- term operations and maintenance of the pedestrian bridge.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Acceptance of the easement will not result in any immediate expenditure of City funds. The pedestrian bridge project will be delivered by the SGVCOG. Upon completion and acceptance of the facility, the City will assume responsibility for ongoing operations and maintenance of the bridge. These costs are expected to be incorporated into future Public Works maintenance budgets.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The project has been determined to fall within a statutory exemption under SB 288, Section (PRC) 21080.25(b)(1).
LEGAL REVIEW
This report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution - Easement Acceptance A Line Station Ped Bridge
2. FGL.Metro Draft Pedestrian Bridge Easement Rev Draft for CC Attachment 3-16
Coordinated with:
Danny Wu, Director of Public Works
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RESOLUTION 26-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT ON LOT 1
OF PARCEL MAP NO. 15477 FOR PURPOSES ASSOCIATED WITH
THE TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
WHEREAS, the City of La Verne is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of California (“City”); and
WHEREAS, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (“SGVCOG”) to the City of La Verne have secured funding and intend to construct the Transit Oriented Development Pedestrian Bridge connecting the A-Line light rail station to the Los Angeles County Fairplex; and
WHEREAS, both the City and SGVCOG have entered into an agreement designating roles and responsibilities for the project; and
WHEREAS, the agreement establishes the City would assist in acquiring the necessary right-of-way to allow the construction and operation of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority has been engaged in the project design development and easement agreement features; and
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) will be the successor owner of the said property on which the easement is located and has been engaged in the project design development and easement agreement features; and
WHEREAS, the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority has submitted the easement dedication documents to the City for formal acceptance; and
WHEREAS, a notice of exemption has been filed with the State of California identifying that the Transit Oriented Development Pedestrian Bridge project has been determined to fall within a statutory exemption under SB 288, Section (Public Resources Code) 21080.25(b)(1).; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of La Verne, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby approve and accept the dedication to the City of La Verne of an easement described in the Grant of Easement with Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and attached Exhibits for purposes of a pedestrian bridge,,the final form of which shall be approved by the City Attorney.
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SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of MARCH, 2026.
______________________________
Tim Hepburn, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debra Fritz CMC, Deputy City Clerk
I, Debra Fritz CMC, Deputy City Clerk of the City of La Verne, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that Resolution No. 26-xx was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting of the said Council held on the 16th day of March 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Debra Fritz CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
Attention:
(Space Above Line For Recorder’s Use Only)
GRANT OF EASEMENT
WITH COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS
THIS GRANT OF EASEMENT WITH COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND
RESTRICTIONS ( “this “Easement Agreement”) is made and entered into as of ______________________, 2026 by and between Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority (“Grantor” or “MGLFECA”) and the City of La Verne (“La Verne” or “Grantee”) (collectively, “parties”), with reference to the following facts:
WHEREAS, Grantor is a California State-Chartered Public Agency and the owner of land and air space over the real property commonly known as “The La Verne/ Fairplex A-Line Station Parking Property,” addressed as 2327 Arrow Highway, in the City of La Verne, California (“MGLFECA” or “Grantor’s Property”), as more particularly described as Lot 1 of Parcel Map No. 15477, recorded in the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and
WHEREAS, Grantee is a California municipal corporation and the owner of certain public right-of-way and air space commonly known as Arrow Highway, adjacent to the Grantor’s Property on the south side of the “The La Verne/Fairplex A-Line Station Parking Property,” in La Verne, California (“Grantee’s Property”);
WHEREAS, the parties have obtained legal and regulatory approvals to construct a pedestrian bridge (the “Pedestrian Bridge”) to be built partially on Grantor’s Property;
WHEREAS, Grantee, in association with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), its successors, assigns or designees, desires to, at its sole expense, design, construct, install and maintain the Pedestrian Bridge on a portion of Grantor’s Property (a portion of Parcel Map No. 15477 Lot 1) and a portion of the air space over Grantor’s Property;
WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee anticipate that the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Metro”) will eventually become a successor-in- interest to Grantor under this Easement Agreement upon the organizational dissolution of Grantor, as is currently planned under the relevant laws, acts, and agreements that originally established the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority; and
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WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge that this Easement Agreement is required for the successful completion, operation, use, and maintenance of the Pedestrian Bridge and to satisfy conditions necessary to finalize project funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, Grantor and Grantee covenant and agree as follows:
1. Grant of Easement. For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Grantor hereby grants to Grantee, its successors, assigns, designees, and the public, and subject to the covenants, conditions, and restrictions described in this Easement Agreement:
A. A permanent exclusive easement, on, over, and across that portion of Grantor’s P roperty more particularly described on Exhibit “A” (the “Easement Property”), for: (1) the portion of the Pedestrian Bridge, to be constructed on Grantor’s Property, and (2) ingress and egress thereon and thereto for multi-modal public traffic (i.e., pedestrians, bicycles, electric bikes and scooters, and other similar uses, but excluding automobiles). The Easement Property, consisting of the portion where the Pedestrian Bridge is to be located on the Grantor’s Property, is depicted on Exhibit “B.”
B. A permanent easement, on, over and across that portion of the Grantor’s Property more particularly described on Exhibit “C” (the “Easement Property”), for (1) the portion of the aerial spans of the Pedestrian Bridge structure, all supporting columns, footings, other related improvements required for the (2) ingress and egress thereon and thereto for multi-modal public traffic (i.e., pedestrians, bicycles, electric bikes and scooters, and other similar uses, but excluding automobiles). The Easement Property, consisting of the portion where the Pedestrian Bridge is to be located on the Grantor’s Property, is depicted on Exhibit “D.”
C. Within the Easement Property, Grantee shall have all rights to ingress, egress, and repair and maintenance purposes of the bridge and related improvements. Grantor shall not unreasonably restrict Grantee or their representatives from conducting work necessary to repair and maintain the bridge structure and related improvements.
Grantee agrees to provide to Grantor reasonable written notice in advance of scheduled maintenance of the Pedestrian Bridge, and such verbal notice as may be feasible to conduct inspections, repair, etc., that is determined by the Director of Public Works as being immediately necessary to protect public safety. Except for emergency circumstances requiring work that is immediately necessary to protect public safety, Grantee shall comply with Grantor’s generally applicable coordination procedures (“Track Allocation Procedures”) in order to ensure the safety and operation of Grantor’s rail infrastructure. Prior to performing any repair and maintenance work, Grantee shall communicate with Grantor to pre-coordinate such work in accordance with Grantor’s Track Allocation Procedures. These provisions shall extend to all successor agencies for either Grantor or Grantee.
D. Following termination of any temporary construction easement (s) separately granted by Grantor to Grantee , all rights and obligations of the parties shall thereafter be governed exclusively by this Easement Agreement.
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E. The Easement granted herein is subject to the following reservations:
i. Grantor reserves sole right for final approval of all restoration work within and immediately adjacent to the Easement Property resulting from the construction phase of the bridge.
ii. Grantee shall remove and relocate existing improvements that will be displaced or otherwise impacted by the Pedestrian Bridge construction, including CCTV system features, architectural pavement surfaces, landscaping, irrigation, sidewalk and other ancillary improvements present on site.
iii. Grantor and Grantee agree to enter into good faith negotiations to establish a mutual stormwater retention plan with shared basin (s) and separately defined maintenance responsibilities, that may be located outside of the Easement Property.
2. Purpose of Easement. The Easement granted herein is for the operation, use, maintenance and repair of the Pedestrian Bridge and related improvements, and public ingress and egress and right-of- way purposes. The Easement granted herein shall be an easement appurtenant to Grantee’s Property known as Arrow Highway . Grantor and Grantee acknowledge and agree that the point of access for ingress and egress to and from the Pedestrian Bridge and Easement Property is from the plaza and includes walkways designated for public use in the approved A-Line Station plans, which are or will be located on Grantee’s Property, and Grantor acknowledges that Grantee, its successors, assigns and designees shall have and retain exclusive control over the right to construct, maintain, operate and use the Pedestrian Bridge, subject to Grantor’s right to allow public use of ingress, egress and access to the P edestrian Bridge for multi-modal pedestrian use for its guests and invitees, as granted herein, and subject to the reasonable rights of La Verne to periodically limit such egress, ingress and access as may be necessary for safety purposes and for maintenance of the Pedestrian Bridge.
3. No Public Dedication. Nothing contained in this Easement Agreement shall be deemed to be a gift or dedication of any portion of Grantor’s Property to or for the general public, nor shall anything contained herein create or be deemed to create or constitute a public dedicatio n of Grantor’s Property or the Easements described herein.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit or waive Grantor’s right to enforce its property rights, including the right to treat any unpermitted entry upon the Gra ntor’s Property or use beyond the scope discussed herein, as a trespass and to pursue all remedies available at law or in equity in connection therewith. The Grantor’s Property, including the Easement Property, shall not be considered or deemed to be a public forum for public expression, speech, or assembly. Grantor expressly reserves the right to regulate and restrict access, use, and activities within the Easement Property consistent with this Agreement.
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4. Condition, Use, and Maintenance of Easement Property.
A. As-Is Condition. Grantee has inspected the Easement Property and accepts it in its “As -Is” condition. Grantor makes no representations or warranties whatsoever under this Easement Agreement or otherwise with respect to the physical condition of the Easement Property or the suitability of the Easement Property for the Easement granted and uses permitted pursuant to this Easement Agreement.
B. Repair and Maintenance. Grantee shall repair and maintain the Easement Property, together with any improvements constructed or installed thereon by Grantee or associated with Grantee’s use of the Easement Property , and shall keep the Easement Property and all Grantee’s improvements thereon in a safe and well-maintained condition. The operation, repair and maintenance of the Easement Property and such improvements shall be at Grantee’s sole cost and expense. Grantor may provide notice to Grantee of any condition which requires maintenance or repair of which Grantor or its agents become aware.
C. Compliance with Laws. At all times, Grantee’s use of and activities within the Easement Property shall comply, at Grantee’s sole cost and expense, with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, orders, and applicable judicial decisions or decrees, as presently existing and as may be enacted or amended, including but not limited to all applicable regulatory, environmental and safety requirements, of any federal, state, county, city, local, or other governmental or quasi - governmental authority, entity or body (or any department, agency or other instrumentality thereof), exercising jurisdiction over the Easement Property , and to property and persons located in, on, or above the Easement Property.
D. No Interference with Use. Grantee shall not interfere with Grantor’s use of, and operation and activities in or upon, Grantor’s Property outside of the Easement Property. Grantee’s use of the Easement granted herein shall at all times comply with such routes and procedures as Grantor may require and Grantee shall take all necessary action to minimize any damage or inconvenience to Grantor caused by or associated with Grantee’s use, operation, and activities on the Easement Property. Grantor shall not interfere with Grantee’s use, operation and activities upon the Easement Property or the adjacent public right of way.
E. No Hazardous Substances . Grantee shall not use, deposit, release, or permit the use, deposit, or release of any Hazardous Substances in, on, or under the Easement Property or otherwise on the Grantor Property. For purposes of this Easement Agreement, “Hazardous Substances” means any material or substance (i) defined as a “hazardous waste,” “extremely hazardous waste” or “restricted hazardous waste” under Sections 25115, 25117 or 25122.7, or listed pursuant to Section 25140 of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.5 (Hazardous Waste Control law); (ii) defined as a “hazardous substance” under Section 26316 of the California Health and Safety
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Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.8 (Carpenter-Presley-Tanner Hazardous Substance Account Act); (iii) defined as a “hazardous material,” “hazardous substance” or “hazardous waste” under Section 25501 of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.95, “Hazardous Substance” under Section 25281 of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.7 (Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances); (iv) petroleum; (v) asbestos; (vi) polychlorinated biphenyls; (vii) listed under Article 9 or defined as “hazardous” or “extremely hazardous” pursuant to Article 11 of Title 22 of the California Code, Division 1, Chapter 20; (viii) designated as a “hazardous substance” pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1251, et seq. (33 U.S.C. § 1321) or listed pursuant to Section 307 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. § 6903); (ix) defined as a “hazardous substance” pursuant to Section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9601, et seq. (42 U.S.C. § 9602); (x) defined as a “hazardous waste” pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. 42 U.S.C. § 6901, et seq. (42 U.S.C. § 6901); (xi) designated as a “hazardous substance” pursuant to the Toxic Substance Control Act (15 U.S.C. § 2601, et seq.); or (x) per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
F. Perpetual Easement. The Easement granted herein shall be perpetual and shall run with the land as to Grantor’s and Grantee’s Property.
5. Consideration. Grantor’s right to allow public use of ingress, egress and access to the Pedestrian Bridge to and from its property shall constitute full consideration for the grant of the permanent easement.
6. Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. Grantee has an ongoing duty to safeguard, protect, and defend the public health, safety, and welfare. In acknowledgement of that duty, the Easement granted herein is subject to the following covenants, conditions, and restrictions, which are to run with the land and shall be binding on all parties and all persons claiming under them. Grantee covenants as follows:
A. Bridge Maintenance.
i. Grantee shall keep the Pedestrian B ridge and related landscaping, and other improvements (the “ Bridge Improvements ”) in good order, condition and repair and shall not commit waste or permit impairment, or deterioration of the Bridge Improvements. Costs of maintenance and repairs shall be borne solely by Grantee, its successors, assigns or designees.
ii. Grantee shall maintain the Bridge Improvements in a visually attractive and structurally sound condition.
iii. Grantee agrees to maintain the Bridge Improvements so they shall not interfere with or impede access to Grantor’s remaining property.
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B. Property Taxes; Charges; Liens. Grantee shall be solely responsible for the payment of all taxes, assessments, and other charges, fines, and impositions which may be attributable to this Easement Agreement, when due, and shall make all such payments directly to the appropriate taxing authority or payee; provided, however, that any taxable interest created by Grantor’s use of the Pedestrian Bridge or the Easement Property shall be paid by and be the sole responsibility of Grantor.
C. Demolition of Bridge Improvements. Grantee shall not demolish any part of the Bridge Improvements unless Grantee has first provided ninety (90) days written notice to Grantor, except in the case of an emergency that poses an immediate threat to public safety. Except for emergency circumstances requiring work that is immediately necessary to protect public safety, Grantee shall comply with Grantor’s Track Allocation Procedures in order to ensure the safety and operation of Grantor’s rail infrastructure. Prior to performing any demolition work, Grantee shall communicate with Grantor to pre - coordinate such demolition work in accordance with Grantor’s Track Allocation Procedures. Any costs of demolition work shall be borne solely by Grantee, its successors, assigns or designees . These provisions shall extend to all successor agencies for either Grantor or Grantee.
If the Pedestrian Bridge is substantially destroyed or permanently demolished without intent to replace it with a similar structure, or if such intent does not manifest in Grantee or designee’s prompt commencement and diligent pursuit of said replacement, this Easement Agreement shall be terminable by Grantor , and Grantee shall cause to be executed and recorded a quitclaim or release of easement with the Los Angeles County Recorder within 30 days of termination. Upon the earlier to occur of termination of the easement granted in this Easement Agreement or destruction or demolition of the Bridge Improvements, Grantee shall, without undue delay and at no expense to Grantor, remove the Bridge Improvements and restore the surface of the Easement Property and Perimeter Easement area, to substantially the same condition in which it existed prior to the construction of the Bridge Improvements, except as Grantor and Grantee may otherwise agree in writing.
D. Insurance. Grantee shall procure and maintain comprehensive liability insurance (which may be satisfied in whole or in part by legally authorized self - insurance) protecting the Grantor from occurrences as to bodily injury/wrongful death liability and property damage liability arising from the design, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of the Bridge Improvements. The specific insurance obligations of Grantee, its successors, assigns or designees, with respect to this easement are:
i. General Liability. La Verne shall maintain in full force and effect a policy of commercial general liability insurance (ISO occurrence form CG0001) or lawful self -insurance with limits no less than the following: one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. If a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this agreement, or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
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ii. Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance . La Verne shall fully comply with the law of California concerning worker’s compensation. Said compliance shall include, but not be limited to, maintaining in full force and effect one or more policies of insurance or self-insurance insuring against any liability La Verne may have for worker’s compensation. La Verne shall also maintain in full force and effect a policy of employer’s liability insurance with limits no less than the following: one million dollars ($1,000,000) each accident; one million dollars ($1,000,000) policy limit bodily injury by disease; one million dollars ($1,000,000) each employee bodily injury by disease.
iii. The general liability policy shall contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
a. MGLFECA, its officers, employees and volunteers shall be added as insureds with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of La
Verne including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. Coverage shall not extend to any indemnity coverage for the active
negligence of the additional insured in any case where an agreement to indemnify the additional insured would be
invalid under subdivision (b) of section 2782 of the Civil Code.
b. For any claims related to work or operations performed by or on behalf of La Verne, La Verne’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects MGLFECA, its
officers, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self- insurance maintained by MGLFECA, its officers,
employees, or volunteers shall be excess of La Verne’s
insurance and shall not contribute with it.
c. The policies maintained in compliance with this Section 5.
D shall not be canceled by the insurer unless thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation has been provided to MGLFECA.
iv. The insurance company or companies providing the coverages required by this Easement Agreement shall be admitted in the State of California.
v. The insurance, or substitute form of security, shall be maintained from the time the work first commences and at all times while the
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structure is in place on or over the Easement Property.
vi. The insurance coverage required by this section shall be continuous and uninterrupted. La Verne shall have an ongoing obligation to promptly provide MGLFECA with notice of any change in insurance carrier or coverage.
vii. If La Verne fails to obtain or maintain, or cause to be obtained and maintained, any insurance required by this Agreement,
MGLFECA
shall have the right to purchase the insurance and La Verne shall promptly reimburse the full cost of such insurance to
MGLFECA. If
La Verne fails to reimburse MGLFECA for insurance, the amount of unpaid reimbursement shall bear interest, at the maximum rate permissible under the law, until paid.
E. Indemnity and Hold Harmless. Grantee shall indemnify, protect, and defend Grantor and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers and hold them harmless from any and all claims, damages, losses and liability, including any and all costs incurred by Grantor in defending such claims, including investigator’s , witness’s, and attorney’s fees and court costs, arising out of or related to the maintenance, operation, and use of the Grantee’s Property, the Pedestrian Bridge, or the public’s ingress and egress to the Pedestrian Bridge, except to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Grantor, its agents, employees, contractors or tenants.
Grantor shall indemnify, protect, and defend Grantee and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers and hold them harmless from any and all claims, damages, losses and liability arising out of the use of the Grantor’s Property and the Easement Property or the public’s ingress, egress and access to the Pedestrian Bridge caused in whole or in part by any grossly negligent act or omission of Grantor, any subcontractor, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, except to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Grantee and for any and all costs incurred by Grantee in defending such claims, including investigator's, witnesses', and attorney's fees and court costs.
7. Default. If Grantee fails to perform any obligation under this Easement Agreement and such failure continues for thirty (30) days after written notice from Grantor (or, if not reasonably curable within such period, if Grantee fails to promptly commence and diligently pursue cure), Grantor may exercise any remedies available at law or in equity, including specific performance, injunctive relief, recovery of damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), and termination of the easement rights granted herein by written notice to Grantee.
8. [ Intentionally Omitted. ]
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9. Non-discrimination. The parties to this Easement Agreement shall, pursuant to Section 21.7(a) of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, comply with all elements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This requirement under Title VI and the Code of Federal Regulations is to complete the USDOT Non-Discrimination Assurance requiring compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 49 C.F.R. Parts 21 and 28 C.F.R. Section 50.3.
Further, no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that is the subject of this Easement Agreement.
10. No Joint Venture or Third Party Beneficiary. This Easement Agreement and any and all actions taken by Grantor and Grantee at any time hereunder, shall not create any partnership, joint venture or agency relationship between Grantor and Grantee. This Easement Agreement is solely for the benefit of Grantor, Grantee, and their respective successors, assigns and designees, and no third party shall have any benefits, rights or remedies hereunder or thereunder.
11. Recordation. This Easement Agreement shall be recorded with the County Recorder of the County of Los Angeles, State of California.
12. Severability. If any provision of this Easement Agreement or the application of such provision to any circumstance is declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by the lawful judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement or the application of the provision to other circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.
13. Choice of Law . This Easement Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of California. In the event of any conflict between Federal law and State or local law, Federal law shall control.
14. Entire agreement; amendment. This Easement Agreement constitutes the entire integrated understanding of the parties with respect to its subject matter . This Easement Agreement may not be amended in any manner other than in writing signed by both parties.
15. Notices. All notices to be given under this Easement Agreement shall be in writing and mailed postage prepaid by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or by personal delivery to the address indicated below or at other places designated by Grantor or Grantee in a written notice given to the other. Notices shall be deemed served four (4) days after the date of mailing or upon personal delivery. In the event that a third party(ies) succeeds to Grantor or Grantee under this Easement Agreement, Grantor or Grantee shall provide each other, as the case may be, notice of the identity of the successor agency along with a correct mailing address for said successor agency. These provisions shall extend to all successor agencies for either Grantor or Grantee
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Grantor: Grantee:
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Construction Authority
404 East Huntington Drive, Second Floor,
Monrovia, California 91016
City of La Verne
3660 D Street
La Verne, CA 91750
16. Intent to execute a replacement easement deed. Grantor and Grantee hereby memorialize their understanding and intent that Grantee and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will execute a new easement agreement, upon the statutorily required transfer of Grantor’s Property from Grantor to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), to replace this Easement Agreement. Said new easement agreement will be for the purpose of clarifying and amending Grantee’s easement rights that are granted herein, with respec t to specific easement rights, including vertical easement rights above Grantor’s Property and above and below the Pedestrian Bridge, for Grantee and other third parties. The Parties also mutually acknowledge that upon the aforementioned transfer of the fee interest of Grantor’s Property to Metro , Grantor wi ll no longer be subject to any obligations or responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement.
17. Construction. The title and headings of the Sections in this Easement Agreement are intended solely for reference and do not modify, explain, or construe any provision of this Easement Agreement. All references to sections and recitals shall, unless otherwise stated, refer to the Sections and Recitals of this Agreement. The parties hereto agree that the rule of contract construction that ambiguities are to be construed against the drafter shall not apply to this Easement Agreement and that this Easement Agreement shall be interpreted as though prepared by both parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor and Grantee have executed this Easement Agreement dated as of, and effective as of, the date first written above.
GRANTOR:
METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION
CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY
By:
(Signature)
(Type Name)
(Type Title)
By:
(Signature)
(Type Name)
(Type Title)
GRANTEE:
CITY OF LA VERNE
By:
TIM HEPBURN
MAYOR, CITY OF LA VERNE
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF EASEMENT
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CITY ENGINEER
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DATE: 06-20-2025
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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DATE:
CITY ENGINEER
N/ABENCHMARK:
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
BRIDGE AND FOUNDATIONS EASEMENT
DATE: 06-20-2025
06/23/2025
6/24/2025
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ARROW HIGHWAY
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DATE:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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CITY OF LA VERNE
DATE:
CITY ENGINEER
N/ABENCHMARK:
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
BRIDGE AND FOUNDATIONS EASEMENT
DATE: 06-20-2025
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700 South Flower St., Suite 2100
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SGVCOG
DATE:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ACCEPTED BY:
CITY OF LA VERNE
DATE:
CITY ENGINEER
BENCHMARK:
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
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SGVCOG
DATE:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ACCEPTED BY:
CITY OF LA VERNE
DATE:
CITY ENGINEER
BENCHMARK:
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
OVERHEAD BRIDGE EASEMENT
DATE: 07-09-2025
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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CITY OF LA VERNE
DATE:
CITY ENGINEER
BENCHMARK:
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
OVERHEAD BRIDGE EASEMENT
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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: March 16, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Eric Scherer, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: BRETHREN HILLCREST GATEWAY PROJECT – GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT, ZONE CHANGE, AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION.
SUMMARY
The Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project is a proposed expansion and update to the Hillcrest continuing care retirement community that includes redevelopment of the North and South Gateway sites through the demolition of four existing residential units, construction of seven new single-family homes, and renovation of three existing homes. The Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for the parcels in this site. Additionally, the City Council is asked to adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and mitigation monitoring and reporting program for the project.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt:
1. The resolution titled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND A
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR PORTIONS OF THE BRETHREN
HILLCREST GATEWAY PROJECT AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE SAME FOR THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (113-25GPA) AND ZONE CHANGE (114- 25ZC) PORTIONS OF THE BRETHREN HILLCREST GATEWAY PROJECT."
2. The resolution titled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE NO. 113-25GPA, A REQUEST BY HILLCREST HOMES TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION OF THE SITES AT AIN: 8381-010-006, AIN: 8381- 010-028, AND AIN: 8381-010-033 FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO COMMUNITY FACILITY."
3. Introduce by title only and waive further reading of an Ordinance titled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE NO. 114- 25ZC, A REQUEST BY HILLCREST HOMES TO CHANGE THE ZONE DESIGNATION FROM “PR4.5D” TO “INSTITUTIONAL” FOR THE SITES LOCATED AT AIN: 8381-010-028, AIN: 8381-010- 033, AIN: 8381-010-006, AND AIN: 8381-012-013."
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND
Brethren Hillcrest Homes has been a well-established, non-profit, continuing care retirement community in La Verne since 1947. Founded by the Brethren Church, the community provides a full continuum of care for older adults, including independent residential homes, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities. Residents typically enter the community in independent living homes, with access to higher levels of care as needed, all within a social and purpose-driven environment.
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Hillcrest has pursued strategic growth and enhancements over the years. In 2021, the Hawthorne Project added 14 new homes, demonstrating the organization’s ability to manage expansion and meet market demand. Recently, Hillcrest acquired several neighboring properties that offer opportunities to better connect the East and West campuses and further the community’s overall Master Plan vision. The proposed Gateway Project builds on these past initiatives to improve connectivity, create attractive entrances, replace outdated or underperforming housing, and enhance the overall resident experience.
This project specifically addresses Neighborhoods 5 and 10 of the Master Plan, incorporating previously privately held parcels into the Hillcrest campus, providing new, modern homes for older adults, and renovating existing structures to meet contemporary design, accessibility, and safety standards. The Gateway Project aligns with the City’s Housing Element by providing new units for older adults, improving campus circulation, and enhancing the security, functionality, and aesthetics of the Hillcrest community.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project includes multiple components, each corresponding to specific case numbers for approvals. The overall project involves redevelopment of the North and South Gateway sites, a Zone Change site, and a Master Plan Change site, all of which require several entitlements to incorporate these parcels into the Hillcrest Master Plan community. Although the only items before the City Council are the General Plan Amendment for the North and South Gateway Sites and the Zone Change for the Gateway Sites and the Zone Change site, the overall project is described below for context, followed by a summary of the various cases. The Development Review Committee (DRC) has approved the Precise Plan Review and the Parcel Merger of the Northern Gateway site parcels, subject to all other approvals. The Planning Commission approved the Master Plan Amendment to bring the North and South Gateway sites into Neighborhood 5 of Hillcrest, also subject to the other required approvals.
The Sites:
North and South Gateway Sites
The proposed physical development portion of the project takes place on the North Gateway Site (2730 and 2712 Park Avenue, and 2703 and 2691 A Street) and South Gateway Site (2681 A Street). There are currently seven existing homes on these sites; four will be demolished and seven new homes will be added as discussed in more detail below under Case No. 117-25PPR: Precise Plan Review – North and South Gateway Sites. In addition to the PPR which has already been approved by the Development Review Committee for both sites and the parcel map for the North Site, the project also requires a Master Plan Amendment (approved by the Planning Commission) to add these parcels into Neighborhood 5 of the Hillcrest Master Plan as well as a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change.
Zone Change Site (Not a part of the proposed physical development) The 0.27 acre parcel located at 2715, 2717, and 2719 Park Avenue (AIN: 8381-012-013) was never re-zoned as a part of previous Hillcrest Homes entitlement actions. Although the parcel has been owned and operated by Hillcrest Homes since 1998, its current zoning designation remains Planned Residential 4.5 dwelling units per acre (PR 4.5D). The proposed zone change will rezone the property from PR 4.5D to Institutional, making the zoning consistent with all other Hillcrest Homes properties within the campus. A parcel merger has been approved by the DRC for this site.
In conjunction with the rezoning, the Master Plan Amendment approved by the Planning Commission designates the parcel as a part of Neighborhood 5 within the Brethren Hillcrest Homes Master Plan, aligning it with the existing land use designation applied to the Hillcrest properties located immediately to the south.
Additionally, the lot merger of 2715, 2717, and 2719 Park Avenue (AIN 8381-012-013) with 2713 Park Avenue (AIN 8381-012-029) will result in a single integrated parcel that is consistent with current ownership and operational use by Hillcrest Homes. The General Plan identifies this parcel as Community Facility; therefore, a General Plan Amendment is not required for this parcel.
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Master Plan Site (Not a part of the proposed physical development) Two parcels of approximately 0.95 acres have been redesignated in the Master Plan by the Planning Commission from Neighborhood 10 to Neighborhood 5 as the existing development within these parcels matches the development of Neighborhood 5 which includes independent living units.
The Cases:
Case No. 113-25GPA: General Plan Amendment – North and South Gateway Sites:
This amendment proposes a General Plan change from Low-Density Residential (0–5 du/ac) to Community Facility for the North and South Gateway sites to accommodate the expansion of the Hillcrest continuing care retirement community.
Case No. 114-25ZC: Zone Change:
The Zone Change proposes rezoning of the North (2730 and 2712 Park Avenue) and South Gateway (2681 A Street) sites and the Zone Change Site (2715, 2717, and 2719 Park Avenue), from PR4.5D to Institutional.
This zoning is consistent with the Community Facility land use designation and the intended use as part of the Hillcrest Master Plan community.
Case No. 115-25MPA: Master Plan Amendment:
The Master Plan Amendment incorporates the North Gateway Site (2730 and 2712 Park Avenue, and 2703 and 2691 A Street) and South Gateway Site (2681 A Street) and the Zone Change Site (2715, 2717, and 2719 Park Avenue) into Neighborhood 5 of the Hillcrest Master Plan and redesignates the approximately 0.95 acres Master Plan Site from Neighborhood 10 to Neighborhood 5. This amendment reflects the existing development pattern, integrating three duplex structures and one single-family residence into Neighborhood 5. Neighborhood 10 will continue to focus on resident activities and administrative functions. The amendment ensures consistency of land use and design within the Hillcrest campus. The Master Plan Amendment conforms to the requirements of Chapter 18.60 of the La Verne Municipal Code as the residential units will comply with the front, rear, and side setbacks, the height of the structures will not exceed 35 feet., lot coverage does not exceed
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45%, and landscaping will be 25% percent of a site. The Planning Commission approved this application, contingent on approval of the other applications. No appeal was filed.
Existing Hillcrest Master Plan Neighborhood:
Proposed Hillcrest Master Plan Neighborhood:
Case No. 116-25PM: Parcel Merger – North Gateway Site
A Parcel Merger is requested to merge three parcels, 2730 and 2712 Park Avenue and 2703 A Street (AIN 8381-010-028, AIN 8381-010-033, and 8381-010-043) comprising the North Gateway Site into one parcel.
The Development Review Committee approved this application, contingent on approval of the other applications. No appeal was filed.
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Case No. 103-25PM: Parcel Merger – Zone Change Site
A Parcel Merger is requested to merge the Zone Change Site 2715, 2717, and 2719 Park Avenue (AIN 8381- 012-013) with the property adjacent to the south 2713 Park Avenue (AIN 8381-012-029) into one parcel. The Development Review Committee approved this application, contingent on approval of the other applications.
No appeal was filed.
Case No. 117-25PPR: Precise Plan Review – North and South Gateway Sites:
A Precise Plan Review is requested to approve site layout, architecture, circulation, landscaping, and utilities for the North and South Gateway sites. The review ensures that the proposed seven new homes and three renovated homes comply with the design standards of the Hillcrest Master Plan and the City’s planning requirements. The project also includes reconstruction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveway aprons along Park Avenue and A Street, along with public paseos connecting the East and West campuses. A total of 24 trees (not protected) will be removed, and seven mature trees will be retained as part of the landscape plan. Upon completion, the North and South Gateway sites will contain ten dwelling units operating as part of the continuing care retirement community, with a net increase of three units. The Development Review Committee approved this application, contingent on approval of the other applications. No appeal was filed.
SITE PLAN DESCRIPTION
The proposed Hillcrest Homes project consists of ten residential units organized along a private internal drive and divided into two distinct areas: Gateway North and Gateway South, both designed to comply with the Hillcrest Master Plan for Neighborhood 5. Across all units, the site plan incorporates generous landscaping, pedestrian pathways, and internal circulation that reflect the Hillcrest community’s existing design character. Each home maintains a 521 sq. ft. garage, a building footprint ranging from 2,089 to 2,134 sq. ft., and a private patio of approximately 245 sq. ft. In addition to the new residential units, three existing buildings on the site will remain and be renovated, contributing to the preservation and updating of the Hillcrest campus environment.
COMPATIBILITY WITH SURROUNDING USES
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The project sites are located in the southern portion of La Verne and are surrounded primarily by residential uses. The residences proposed for demolition at 2692 and 2712 Park Avenue were constructed prior to 1948, while the remaining residences on the sites were built by 1964. None of the residences to be demolished qualify as historically significant.
The South Gateway site is bounded by single-family and multi-family residences to the north and south, Park Avenue to the west, and A Street to the east. The North Gateway site is bounded by single-family residences to the north and south, Park Avenue to the west, and single-family and multi-family residences to the east. The Zone Change Site is surrounded to the north, south, and west by multi-family residences and to the east by Park Avenue. The Master Plan Change site is bordered by A Street to the east, the South Gateway site to the south, the North Gateway site to the west, and single-family residences to the north. The Hillcrest campus abuts the project sites to the east and west, and the Gateway Project would formally integrate the subject sites into the Hillcrest Master Plan community.
PUBLIC NOTICE AND CASE NUMBER CLARIFICATION
A notice was sent out to the surrounding neighborhood inviting them to a Neighborhood Workshop/Scoping Session that was held on December 9, 2024. A few adjacent residents attended the meeting and no concerns were raised. The Notice of Public Hearing for the Development Review Committee meeting was mailed to all adjacent property owners within 300’ of the subject property on November 26, 2025 and published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on November 28, 2025. The Notice of Public Hearing for the Planning Commission meeting was mailed to all adjacent property owners within 300’ of the subject property on December 22, 2025 and published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on December 25, 2025.
The Notice of Public Hearing for the City Council meeting was mailed to all adjacent property owners within 300’ of the subject property on March 2, 2026 and published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on March 2, 2026.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
All fees associated with the project are paid by the applicant.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
In September 2024, the City Council approved a consultant agreement with LSA Associates, Inc. to prepare the environmental review document required for the Project, which resulted in an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration. A notice of intent to adopt a mitigated negative declaration was sent to the Los Angeles County Recorder’s office on November 3, 2025 and published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on November 3, 2025 and posted on the City’s website. The MND was circulated between November 3 and November 24, 2025 and revisions were made in response to the comment letter received from Los Angeles County as well as to address minor clerical errors. None of the changes required the MND to be recirculated as no new mitigation measures were needed and no new significant impacts were disclosed. These changes are incorporated into a Final MND dated December 2025.
The mitigated negative declaration identified potentially significant impacts in the following areas: biology with regard to raptors and other migratory birds; cultural resources with regard to one of the homes being demolished having been the place where the Chrondek timer used in racing was developed; cultural resources with regard to archaeological resources and possible
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discovery of human remains; geology and soils with respect to paleontological resources; vibration impacts; tribal cultural resources. The mitigation measures set forth in the Final MND and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program will reduce these impacts to below a level of significance. The project also has the potential to create impacts in the following areas:
geology as to areas other than paleontological; hazards; and hydrology. Impacts in the noted areas will be reduced below a level of significance due to the regulatory compliance measures identified in the MND. Noise impacts will be reduced below a level of significance based on both mitigation and regulatory measures.
Due to the size of the environmental documents, the documents which are cited as attachments to the resolution adopting the environmental determination are online and found at the link below. The mitigation measures are set forth in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs. The Environmental documents can be seen here:
https://www.laverneca.gov/643/Hillcrest-Gateway-Project .
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed the Resolutions, the Ordinance, and this report.
ATTACHMENTS
1. City Council MND Resolution
2. Hillcrest Gateway MMRP
3. City Council Resolu
tion GPA
4. Reso to Amend General Plan - Exhibit A
5. City Council Ordinance Zone Change
6. Ordinance Zone Change - Exhibit A
7. PC Reso
1349
8. PC Reso
1350
Report Prepared By: Coordinated with:
Candice Bowcock, Principal Planner Lisa Kranitz, Assistant City Attorney
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1 RESOLUTION NO. __-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AN INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND A
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR PORTIONS OF THE
BRETHREN HILLCREST GATEWAY PROJECT AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE SAME FOR THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (113- 25GPA) AND ZONE CHANGE (114-25ZC) PORTIONS OF THE BRETHREN
HILLCREST GATEWAY PROJECT
WHEREAS, Brethren Hillcrest Homes has submitted an application to make changes to the Brethren Hillcrest community by incorporating new properties into the Master Plan community, merging parcels, and also demolishing and rebuilding residential units; and
WHEREAS, the overall project involves four separate sites which need different approvals; and
WHEREAS, these sites are referred to as the North Gateway Site, the South Gateway Site, the Zone Change Site, and the Master Plan Site; and
WHEREAS, the North and South Gateway Sites which has seven residential units on site will be incorporated into the Master Plan, four of these units will be demolished and seven new units will be constructed;
WHEREAS, the approvals required for the North and South Gateway Sites are: a General Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Community Facility; a zone change from Planned Residential to Institutional; a conditional use permit for the Master Plan Amendment to incorporate this into Neighborhood 5 of the Master Plan; a parcel merger for two parcels on the North Gateway Site into one parcel; and a precise plan review to facilitate the proposed development on the North and South Gateway Sites; and
WHEREAS, the Zone Change Site involves three existing dwelling units which will be added to Neighborhood 5 of the Hillcrest Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the approvals required for the Zone Change Site are: a zone change from Planned Residential to Institutional; a conditional use permit for the Master Plan Amendment to incorporate this into Neighborhood 5 of the Master Plan; a parcel merger for two parcels into one parcel; and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan Change Site will redesignate approximately 0.95 acres of Neighborhood 10 of the Master Plan to Neighborhood 5; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2025, the Development Review Committee held a noticed, public hearing after which it approved the precise plan of design for the seven
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2 new homes and the parcels mergers subject to all of the other approvals becoming effective and recommended that the additional required entitlements be approved; and
WHEREAS, a notice of a public hearing was published for the Planning Commission meeting of February 11, 2026, on the General Plan Amendment; Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit for the Master Plan Amendment as well as the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
WHEREAS, due to a lack of quorum, the Planning Commission meeting and the public hearing scheduled for February 11, 2026 were continued to an adjourned regular meeting on February 24, 2026;
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2026, the Planning Commission held the public hearing at which time it took into account all evidence presented, both written and oral;
WHEREAS, after considering all evidence presented, both oral and written, the Planning Commission adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Master Plan Amendment and recommended that the City Council do the same for the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing for the City Council meeting was published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and mailed to all owners of properties within 300 feet of the property; and
WHEREAS, on ______ 2026, the City Council held a public hearing on the Zone Change and General Plan Amendment as well as the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Verne, California does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1. WHEREAS clauses. The City Council hereby finds each of the WHEREAS clauses stated above to be true and correct and incorporates them as findings of fact.
Section 2. CEQA Procedure. The City Council additionally finds as follows:
A. In September 2024, the City Council approved a consultant agreement with LSA to prepare the environmental review document required for the Project.
B. LSA prepared a draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (hereafter “MND”) which was subject to a public review period of November 3, 2025 through November 24, 2025.
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3 C. Prior to the release of the MND, and in accordance with SB 18 and AB 52, the City sent notices to the list of Native American Tribes provided by the Native American Heritage Council. Mitigation measures were recommended and added as a result of consultation.
D. Prior to the close of the public review period, the City received one comment letter from the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts which required minor, technical changes to be made to the MND. Additionally, minor clerical errors relating to the existing general plan designation for the Zone Change Site, the number of parcels to be merged and the case numbers were corrected. The changes did not require any new mitigation measures or recirculation of the MND. These changes are reflected in the Final MND dated December, 2026.
E. The applicant has agreed to all mitigation measures.
Section 3. Adoption of Final MND and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The City Council hereby adopts the Final MND, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, attached hereto as Exhibit B. The Final MND reflects technical changes made as a result of comments and the correction of technical errors discovered by staff. In adopting these documents and making this recommendation, the City Council makes the following findings and determinations:
A. The City has complied with all procedural requirements relating to CEQA and other requirements of law. The Final MND is adequate and complete and complies with all CEQA requirements.
B. In adopting the Final MND and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, the City Council has exercised its independent judgement and analysis. The City Council has reviewed and considered the Final MND, agenda reports, written reports, public testimony, and other information in the record.
C. The Project has the potential to create impacts in the following areas:
geology as to areas other than paleontological; hazards; and hydrology. Impacts in the noted areas will be reduced below a level of significance due to regulatory compliance measures.
D. The Project has the potential to create significant impacts in the following areas: biology with regard to raptors and other migratory birds; cultural resources with regard to one of the homes being demolished having been the place where the Chrondek timer use in racing was developed; cultural resources with regard to archaeological resources and possible discovery of human remains; geology and soils with respect to paleontological resources; vibration impacts; tribal cultural resources.
The mitigation measures set forth in the Final MND and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program will reduce these impacts to below a level of significance.
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4 E. The Project has the potential to create significant impacts with relation to noise. These impacts will be reduced below a level of significance based on both mitigation measures and regulatory measures.
F. There is no substantial evidence in the record that the project will have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately.
Section 5. Attestation. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of __________ 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
Mayor, City of La Verne
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk
Attachments:
Exhibit A – Final Mitigated Negative Declaration
Exhibit B – Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
BRETHREN HILLCREST GATEWAY PROJECT
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 1
This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared for use in implementing mitigation for the:
Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project
Case Nos. 88-25GPA, 27-25ZC, 26-25MPA, 25-25PM, 103-25PM, and 24-25PPR The program has been prepared in compliance with State law and the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) prepared for the project by the City of La Verne (City).
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires adoption of a reporting or monitoring program for those measures placed on a project to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment (Public Resource Code Section 21081.6). The law states the reporting or monitoring program shall be designed to ensure compliance during project implementation.
The monitoring program contains the following elements:
1) The mitigation measures are recorded with the action and procedure necessary to ensure compliance. In some instances, one action may be used to verify implementation of several mitigation measures.
2) A procedure for compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary.
This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom and when compliance will be reported.
3) The program has been designed to be flexible. As monitoring progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon recommendations by those responsible for the program. As changes are made, new monitoring compliance procedures and records will be developed and incorporated into the program.
This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program includes mitigation identified in the MND.
MITIGATION MONITORING AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Lead Agency, the City is responsible for ensuring full compliance with the mitigation measures adopted for the proposed project. The City will monitor and report on all mitigation activities. Mitigation measures will be implemented at different stages of development throughout the project site. In this regard, the responsibilities for implementation have been assigned to the Applicant, Contractor, or a combination thereof. If during the course of project implementation, any of the mitigation measures identified herein cannot be successfully implemented, the City shall be immediately informed, and the City will then inform any affected responsible agencies. The City, in conjunction with any affected responsible agencies, will then determine if modification to the project is required and/or whether alternative mitigation is appropriate.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MEASURES
Regulatory Compliance Measures are presented in instances where the proposed project would not create a significant impact but would be required to adhere to regulatory requirements in order to ensure impacts do not become significant. Regulatory Compliance Measures outline compliance with various federal, State, and/or local acts, laws, rules, regulations, municipal codes, etc.
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM CHECKLIST
Project Name: Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project Applicant: Brethren Hillcrest Homes Date: November 1, 2025
Mitigation Measure No. / Implementing
Action
Responsible
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Verification Method of Verification
Verified
Date/
Initials
Sanctions
for Non-
Compliance
Biological Resources
MITIGATION MEASURE BIO-1: Vegetation
removal shall be conducted outside of the nesting
season (February 1, or January 1 for raptors, through
September 15). If avoidance of the nesting season is
not feasible, then a qualified biologist hired by the
project Applicant and approved by the City of La
Verne’s Community Development Director or
designee shall conduct a nesting bird survey within
three days prior to any disturbance of the site,
including demolition activities, tree removal, and/or
grading.
If a special -status species is located during the
survey, consultation with the local California
Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
representative shall occur to determine what
avoidance actions are required. The qualified
biologist shall instruct construction personnel on the
sensitivity of the area. If an active avian nest is
identified, the biologist shall be present to delineate the boundaries of a 100-foot exclusionary buffer area
and monitor the active nest to ensure that nesting
behavior is not adversely affected by construction
activities. Construction activities must occur outside
of the exclusionary buffer around the active nest. For
listed and raptor species, this buffer may be
expanded to up to 500 feet from the active nest at
the discretion of the qualified biologist in consultation with the City Community Development Director or
designee and CDFW.
Community
Development
Director or
designee
Prior to the issuance
of demolition and
grading permits;
during demolition and
grading activities;
upon completion of
construction
monitoring
Evidence to the City:
1) the required pre-
construction surveys have
been completed
2) consultation (as
applicable) with the
California Department of
Fish and Wildlife has
occurred
3) the establishment and
maintenance (as
applicable) of appropriate
buffer(s)
4) final report of findings
submitted to the
Community Development
Director or designee
Withhold
demolition
and/or grading
permit, and/or
issuance of a
stop work
order
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Project Name: Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project Applicant: Brethren Hillcrest Homes Date: November 1, 2025
Mitigation Measure No. / Implementing
Action
Responsible
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Verification Method of Verification
Verified
Date/
Initials
Sanctions
for Non-
Compliance
The biologist shall have the authority to temporarily
halt construction if it occurs within an established
avian buffer or if new nesting activity occurs and a
new buffer is required. Encroachment into buffers
around active nests shall be conducted only at the
discretion of the biologist. Once the young have
fledged and left the nest, or the nest otherwise
becomes inactive under natural conditions,
construction activities within the buffer area may
occur or resume. Upon completion of construction
monitoring, the biologist shall prepare a report of
findings documenting the results of the
recommended protective measures described above
to document compliance with applicable State and
federal laws pertaining to the protection of nesting
birds. This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City Community Development
Director or designee.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
MITIGATION MEASURE CUL-1: Prior to the
issuance of a demolition permit for the structures
located at 2712 Park Avenue, the project Applicant
shall submit to the City for review and approval,
information related to the provision of a
commemorative plaque to be constructed at this
address for this property. This information shall
describe the type, style, location, and content of the
plaque. The plaque shall be mounted permanently
near the sidewalk or other location on the property
where it is easy for the public to see and read and
shall include a depiction of the residence and a
summary about Ollie Riley inventing and
manufacturing the Chrondek timer in the kitchen and
garage of the property in 1953-1954. The plaque
shall also indicate that additional information can be
Community
Development
Director or
designee
Prior to the issuance
of demolition permit
and building permit
Evidence to the City:
information describing the
type, style, location, and
content of the
commemorative plaque is
included on all
construction plans, pages,
and sheets
Withhold
demolition
permit or
building permit
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Project Name: Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project Applicant: Brethren Hillcrest Homes Date: November 1, 2025
Mitigation Measure No. / Implementing
Action
Responsible
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Verification Method of Verification
Verified
Date/
Initials
Sanctions
for Non-
Compliance
found at the City Clerk’s office.
Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project
Applicant shall submit evidence to the City that the
commemorative plaque, as reviewed and approved
by the City, has been incorporated into the project
design.
This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City of La Verne Community
Development Director, or designee.
MITIGATION MEASURE CUL-2: Prior to the
issuance of a demolition permit for the structures
located at 2712 Park Avenue, the project Applicant
shall submit evidence to the City that the California
Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms
523A (Primary Record), 523B (Building, S tructure,
and Object Record), 523L (Continuation Sheet), and
523J (Location Map) for 2712 Park Avenue have
been offered and/or provided to the La Verne Public
Library (local history collection). In addition, this
documentation shall be offered to the La Verne
Historical Society, Pomona Public Library, Pomona
Historical Society, the National Hot Rod Association
(NHRA) Motorsports Museum, and/or similar groups
and institutions identified by the City.
This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City of La Verne Community
Development Director, or designee.
Community
Development
Director or
designee
Prior to the issuance
of demolition permit
Evidence to the City:
California Department of
Parks and Recreation 523
Forms 523A (Primary
Record), 523B (Building,
Structure, and Object
Record), 523L
(Continuation Sheet), and
523J (Location Map) have
been offered to the La
Verne Public Library and
similar institutions/groups
by the City
Withhold
demolition
permit
MITIGATION MEASURE CUL -3: In the event that
cultural resources are discovered during project
activities, all work in the immediate vicinity of the find (within a 60 -foot buffer) shall cease and a qualified
archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior
Community
Development
Director or
designee
During grading and
construction activities
Evidence to the City:
a qualified archaeologist
has been retained to
assess discovery, and
Issuance of a
stop work
order
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Project Name: Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project Applicant: Brethren Hillcrest Homes Date: November 1, 2025
Mitigation Measure No. / Implementing
Action
Responsible
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Verification Method of Verification
Verified
Date/
Initials
Sanctions
for Non-
Compliance
standards shall be hired to assess the find. Work on
the other portions of the project outside of the
buffered area may continue during this assessment
period. Additionally, the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel
Nation Cultural Resources Department (YSMN) shall
be contacted, as detailed within MM TCR -1,
regarding any pre-
contact finds and be provided
information after the archaeologist makes his/her
initial assessment of the nature of the find, so as to
provide Tribal input with regards to significance and
treatment. This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City of La Verne’s Community
Development Director or designee.
coordination with the
Yuhaaviatam of San
Manuel Nation Cultural
Resources Department
(YSMN) regarding the
nature of the find
MITIGATION MEASURE CUL -4: If significant pre -
contact cultural resources, as defined by CEQA (as
amended, 2015), are discovered and avoidance
cannot be ensured, the archaeologist shall develop
a Monitoring and Treatment Plan, the drafts of which
shall be provided to YSMN for review and comment,
as detailed within MM TCR -1. The archaeologist
shall monitor the remainder of the project and
implement the Plan accordingly. This measure shall
be implemented to the satisfaction of the City of La
Verne’s Community Development Director or
designee.
Community
Development
Director or
designee
During grading and
construction activities
Evidence to the City:
1) preparation of a
Monitoring and Treatment
Plan, provided to YSMN
for review and comment
2) a qualified
archaeologist has been
retained to monitor the
remainder of the project
Issuance of
stop work
order
MITIGATION MEASURE CUL-5: If human remains
or funerary objects are encountered during any
activities associated with the project, work in the
immediate vicinity (within a 100-foot buffer of the
find) shall cease and the County Coroner shall be
contacted pursuant to State Health and Safety Code
§7050.5 and that code enforced for the duration of
the project. This measure shall be implemented to
Community
Development
Director or
designee
During grading and
construction activities
Evidence to the City:
Coordination with the
County Coroner as
necessary
Issuance of
stop work
order
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Project Name: Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project Applicant: Brethren Hillcrest Homes Date: November 1, 2025
Mitigation Measure No. / Implementing
Action
Responsible
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Verification Method of Verification
Verified
Date/
Initials
Sanctions
for Non-
Compliance
the satisfaction of the City of La Verne’s Community
Development Director or designee.
GEOLOGY AND SOILS
MITIGATION MEASURE GEO -1: Prior to issuance
of grading permits, the City shall verify that the
following note is included on all grading plans:
“If any suspected paleontological resources (fossils)
are discovered during ground-disturbing activities,
the construction supervisor shall halt work within a
60-foot radius around the find and establish an
exclusionary buffer. Construction personnel shall not
collect or move any suspected paleontological
materials or further disturb any soils within the
exclusionary buffer, but construction activity may
continue unimpeded on other portions of the project
sites. Construction activity shall not resume within
the exclusionary buffer until a qualified paleontologist (defined as an individual with an M.S. or Ph.D. in
paleontology or geology who is experienced with
paleontological procedures and techniques, who is
knowledgeable in the geology of California, and who
has worked as a paleontological mitigation project
supervisor for a least one year) can assess the
significance of the find. If the paleontologist
determines the find is not a paleontological resource,
no further evaluation shall be required within the
exclusionary buffer, and construction activity shall be allowed to resume therein. However, if the
paleontologist determines the find is a
paleontological resource, construction activity shall
not resume within the exclusionary buffer, and
Mitigation Measure GEO-2 shall apply.”
This measure shall be implemented to the
Community
Development
Director or
designee
Prior to issuance of
grading permits
Evidence to the City:
grading plans include
instructions in the event a
paleontological resource
is detected
Withhold
grading permit
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Project Name: Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project Applicant: Brethren Hillcrest Homes Date: November 1, 2025
Mitigation Measure No. / Implementing
Action
Responsible
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Verification Method of Verification
Verified
Date/
Initials
Sanctions
for Non-
Compliance
satisfaction of the City of La Verne’s Community
Development Director or designee.
MITIGATION MEASURE GEO -2: If the qualified
paleontologist determines paleontological resources
are encountered on the project sites, the
paleontologist shall prepare a Paleontological
Resource Impact Mitigation Plan to be implemented
during the balance of ground-disturbing activiti es.
Implementation of the Paleontological Resource
Impact Mitigation Plan shall include (but not be
limited to) the following:
• Review of project -specific geotechnical report
data, with particular regard to location and depth
of earthmoving and the rock unit(s)
encountered;
• Development of a formal agreement between
the project proponent and the San Bernardino
County Museum, Natural History Museum of
Los Angeles County, Western Science Center,
San Diego Natural History Museum, or
Riverside Municipal Museum for the final
disposition and permanent storage and
maintenance of any fossil collections and
associated data. Should any of these facilities
choose not to accept the fossil collections and
associated data, the project Applicant shall
consult with the Bonita Unified School District or
other educational institution to offer the fossil
collections and associated data for donation;
• The construction schedule, term/schedule of
on-site paleontological monitor(s) and the
extent of areas and activities to be monitored;
Community
Development
Director or
designee
During construction Evidence to the City:
1) preparation of a
Paleontological Resource
Impact Mitigation Plan
2) appropriate buffer
areas have been
established
3) formal agreement
between the project
proponent and
appropriate repository for
fossils
4) submittal of required
evaluation and report by a
qualified paleontologist to
the City.
Issuance of a
stop work
order
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Project Name: Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project Applicant: Brethren Hillcrest Homes Date: November 1, 2025
Mitigation Measure No. / Implementing
Action
Responsible
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Verification Method of Verification
Verified
Date/
Initials
Sanctions
for Non-
Compliance
• Authority of paleontological monitor(s) to
temporarily redirect construction activity in the
vicinity of any paleontological discovery;
• Procedures for the evaluation and option to
recover large fossil specimens and for the
evaluation, recovery, and processing of small
fossil specimens;
• Fossil specimen preparation, identification to
the lowest taxonomic level possible, curation,
and cataloging; and
• A report of findings.
The paleontologist shall monitor remaining ground-
disturbing activities in native soils at the project sites and shall be equipped to record and salvage fossil
resources that may be unearthed during
construction. The paleontologist shall temporarily
halt o r divert construction equipment to allow
recording and removal of the unearthed resources.
Any fossils found shall be offered for curation at a
curation facility approved by the City. A report of
findings, including, when appropriate, an itemized
inventory of recovered specimens and a discussion
of their significance, shall be prepared upon
completion of the steps outlined above. The report
and inventory, when submitted to and approved by
the appropriate lead agency, will signify completion
of the program to mitigate impacts on paleontological
resources. This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City of La Verne’s Community
Development Director or designee.
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Project Name: Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project Applicant: Brethren Hillcrest Homes Date: November 1, 2025
Mitigation Measure No. / Implementing
Action
Responsible
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Verification Method of Verification
Verified
Date/
Initials
Sanctions
for Non-
Compliance
NOISE
MITIGATION MEASURE NOI-1: During
construction, the following measures shall be
implemented to reduce construction noise to within
the standards established in Section 8.20.050 of the
City’s Municipal Code.
• Temporary Construction Barriers for
Mobile Construction Equipment. The
construction contractor shall erect a minimum
10-foot-high temporary construction barrier at
the project construction boundary of the North
Gateway site on all sides and South Gateway
site on the north, southeast, and south side.
The barriers shall be continuous with no gaps
or holes and may be any material that has a
minimum Sound Transmission Class (STC)
rating of 28.
• Smart back-up alarms. The construction
contractor shall ensure construction vehicles
are equipped with smart back-up alarms that
automatically adjust the sound level of the
alarm in response to ambient noise levels or,
alternatively, employ human spotters to
ensure safety when mobile construction
equipment is moving in reverse in lieu of back-
up alarms.
This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City of La Verne Building Official
and City Community Development Director, or
designee.
City Building
Official and
Community
Development
Director, or
designee
During demolition,
grading, and
construction
Evidence to the City:
1) temporary construction
barrier is properly staged
2) construction equipment
is in proper working order
Issuance of
stop work
order
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Project Name: Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project Applicant: Brethren Hillcrest Homes Date: November 1, 2025
Mitigation Measure No. / Implementing
Action
Responsible
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Verification Method of Verification
Verified
Date/
Initials
Sanctions
for Non-
Compliance
MITIGATION MEASURE NOI-2: Prior to issuance of
an occupancy permit, the City Director of
Development Services, or designee, shall verify that
the proposed project has obtained from an acoustical
engineer a memorandum confirming that the
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (H VAC)
equipment would comply with Item No. 2 under PS -
7 Action in the City’s General Plan Update Public
Safety Element and Section 8.20.20 of the City Noise
Ordinance. Pursuant to Item No. 2 under PS-7 Action
in the City’s General
Plan Update Public Safety
Element and Section 8.20.20 of the City Noise
Ordinance, noise generated from HVAC equipment
shall not exceed 55 A -
weighted decibels (dBA)
during daytime hours and 50 dBA during nighttime
hours at the neighboring residential property. This
measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of
the City Community Development Director, or
designee.
City Building
Official and
Community
Development
Director, or
designee
Prior to issuance of
an occupancy permit
Evidence to the City:
heating, ventilation, and
air conditioning (HVAC)
equipment would comply
with Section 12.08.530 of
the Los Angeles County
Noise Ordinance
Withhold
occupancy
permit
MITIGATION MEASURE NOI -3: The construction
contractor shall prohibit large bulldozers and loaded
trucks, or require the use of light construction
equipment (e.g., small bulldozers and trucks), within
12 feet of any existing residential structure.
Additionally, the construction contractor shall probit
the use of jackhammers or require the use of hand
tools within six feet of an existing residential
structure. This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City of La Verne Building Official
and City Community Development Director, or
designee.
City Building
Official and
Community
Development
Director, or
designee
During demolition,
grading, and
construction
Evidence to City:
light construction
equipment and hand tools
are used in proximity to
existing residential
structures
Issuance of
stop work
order
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Project Name: Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project Applicant: Brethren Hillcrest Homes Date: November 1, 2025
Mitigation Measure No. / Implementing
Action
Responsible
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Verification Method of Verification
Verified
Date/
Initials
Sanctions
for Non-
Compliance
TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
MITIGATION MEASURE TCR-1: The Yuhaaviatam
of San Manuel Nation Cultural Resources
Management Department (YSMN) shall be
contacted, as detailed in MM CUL -1, of any pre-
contact cultural resources discovered during project
implementation and be provided information
regarding the nature of the find, so as to provide
Tribal input with regards to significance and
treatment. Should the find be deemed significant, as
defined by CEQA (as amended, 2015), a Cultural
Resources Monitoring and Treatment Plan shall be
created by the archaeologist, in coordination with
YSMN, and all subsequent finds shall be subject to
this Plan. This Plan shall allow for a monitor to be
present that represents YSMN for the remainder of
the project, should YSMN elect to place a monitor
on-site. This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City of La Verne Community
Development Director, or designee.
Community
Development
Director or
designee
During ground-
disturbing activities
Evidence to the City:
1) YSMN has been
provided information of
any pre-contact cultural
resources discovered
during ground-disturbing
activities
2) preparation of a
Cultural Resources
Monitoring and Treatment
Plan
3) a YSMN monitor has
been retained to be
present during remaining
ground-disturbing
activities
Issuance of a
stop work
order
MITIGATION MEASURE TCR -2: Any and all
archaeological/cultural documents created as a part
of the project (isolate records, site records, survey
reports, testing reports, etc.) shall be supplied to the applicant and Lead Agency (i.e., City of La Verne) for
dissemination to YSMN. The Lead Agenc y and/or
applicant shall, in good faith, consult with YSMN
throughout the life of the project. This measure shall
be implemented to the satisfaction of the City of La
Verne Community Development Director, or
designee.
Community
Development
Director or
designee
During ground-
disturbing activities
Evidence to the City:
archaeological/cultural
documents prepared for
the project would be
supplied to the project
applicant and City for
dissemination to YSMN
Issuance of a
stop work
order
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MEASURES
Project Name: Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project Applicant: Brethren Hillcrest Homes Date: November 1, 2025
Regulatory Compliance Measure No. /
Implementing Action
Responsible
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Verification Method of Verification
Verified
Date/
Initials
Sanctions
for Non-
Compliance
GEOLOGY AND SOILS
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MEASURE GEO-1:
Prior to issuance of grading and/or building permits,
the project Applicant shall provide evidence to the
City for review and approval that proposed
structures, features, and facilities have been
designed and will be constructed in conformance
with applicable provisions of the 2022 edition of the
California Building Code (CBC) or the most current
edition of the CBC in effect at the time the project
Applicant’s development application is deemed
complete by the City.
Additionally, the project Applicant shall provide
evidence to the City that the recommendations cited
in the project-specific Geotechnical Investigation are
incorporated into project plans and/or implemented
as deemed appropriate by the City. Geotechnical
recommendations include, but are not limited to,
removal of existing vegetation, structural
foundations, floor slabs, utilities, septic systems, and any other surface and subsurface improvements that
would not remain in place for use with the new
development. Remedial earthwork, overexcavation,
and ground improvement shall occur to depths
specified in the Geotechnical Investigation to provide
a sufficient layer of engineered fill or densified soil beneath the structural footings/foundations, as well
as proper surface drainage devices and erosion
control. Expansion index and plasticity index testing
will be required at the completion of rough grading to
verify the properties of the near -surface soils. Fill
Community
Development
Director or
designee
Prior to the issuance
of grading and/or
building permits
Evidence to the City:
1) design-level plans
comply with California
Building Code in effect at
the time of development
application submittal
2) design-level
geotechnical/soils/geologic
report has been prepared
and recommendations are
incorporated as applicable
3) verification testing has
been conducted by a
California-licensed
structural engineer
Withhold
grading and/or
building
permits
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Project Name: Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project Applicant: Brethren Hillcrest Homes Date: November 1, 2025
Regulatory Compliance Measure No. /
Implementing Action
Responsible
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Verification Method of Verification
Verified
Date/
Initials
Sanctions
for Non-
Compliance
soils shall consist of very low expansive soils.
Construction of concrete structures in contact with
subgrade soils determined to be corrosive shall
include measures to protect concrete, steel, and
other metals.
A California- licensed structural engineer must
conduct verification testing upon completion of
ground improvements to confirm that the
compressible soils have been sufficiently densified.
Additionally, the structural engineer must determine
the ultimate th
ickness and reinforcement of the
building floor slabs based on the imposed slab
loading and verify seismic design parameters in
accordance with American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE) 7-16 Section 11.4.8. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City Director
of Building and Safety or designee.
HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MEASURE HAZ-1:
A comprehensive asbestos -containing materials
(ACM) survey and lead- based materials (LBM)
survey shall be completed prior to demolition or
renovation of 2692 Park Avenue, 2675 A Street,
2677 A Street, 2681 A Street, and 2683 A Street
within the South Gateway Site. If the ACM survey
reveals any manufactured construction material that
contains less than one percent asbestos by weight
pursuant to Title 8, CCR Section 1529: Asbestos and
if the LBM survey reveals lead levels below 0.7
milligram per square centimeter pursuant to Los
Angeles County Code Title 11, Chapter 11.28,
Section 11.28.010(c), no further survey or remedial
work is required. However, if ACM greater than one
percent asbestos by weight are identified within
Community
Development
Director or
designee,
and/or Building
and Safety
Division, or
designee.
Prior to demolition or
renovation
Evidence to the City:
asbestos report/disposal
plan, a lead-based
materials report/disposal
plan, and SCAQMD-
approved disposal tickets
to the City
Withhold
demolition or
renovation
permit
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BRETHREN HILLCREST GATEWAY PROJECT
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Project Name: Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project Applicant: Brethren Hillcrest Homes Date: November 1, 2025
Regulatory Compliance Measure No. /
Implementing Action
Responsible
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Verification Method of Verification
Verified
Date/
Initials
Sanctions
for Non-
Compliance
structures proposed for renovation or demolition,
Regulatory Compliance Measure HAZ -2 shall
apply. Furthermore, if lead levels at or above 0.7
milligram per square centimeter are identified,
Regulatory Compliance Measure HAZ -3 shall
apply. This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City of La Verne Community
Development Director or designee, and/or Building
and Safety Division, or designee.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MEASURE HAZ-2:
Prior to the demolition of 2730 Park Avenue and
2712 Park Avenue within the North Gateway Site, as
well as demolition or renovation of any of the
properties within the South Gateway Site determined
under Regulatory Compliance Measure HAZ -1 to
contain ACM, all ACM shall be abated from the
demolition sites. An Asbestos Notification shall be
prepared and submitted to the South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD) for
approval before any asbestos abatement may
commence. The contractor shall provide a
construction and demolition plan with disposal
tickets from an SCAQMD -approved disposal facility
and air clearances prior to final inspection, and an
asbestos report shall be provided to the City prior to
the issuance of a demolition or renovation permit.
This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City of La Verne Community
Development Director or designee, and/or Building
and Safety Division, or designee.
Community
Development
Director or
designee,
and/or Building
and Safety
Division, or
designee.
Prior to demolition or
renovation
Evidence to the City:
1) asbestos notification
submitted to SCAQMD
2) construction/demolition
plan with disposal tickets
from SCAQMD-approved
disposal facility and air
clearances
3) asbestos report
provided to the City
Withhold
demolition or
renovation
permit
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MEASURE HAZ-3:
Prior to the demolition of 2730 Park Avenue and
2712 Park Avenue within the North Gateway Site, as
well as demolition or renovation of any of the
properties within the South Gateway Site
Community
Development
Director or
designee,
and/or Building
Prior to demolition or
renovation
Evidence to the City:
1) construction/demolition
plan with disposal tickets
from SCAQMD-approved
Withhold
demolition
permit
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BRETHREN HILLCREST GATEWAY PROJECT
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Project Name: Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project Applicant: Brethren Hillcrest Homes Date: November 1, 2025
Regulatory Compliance Measure No. /
Implementing Action
Responsible
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Verification Method of Verification
Verified
Date/
Initials
Sanctions
for Non-
Compliance
determined under Regulatory Compliance
Measure HAZ -1 to contain LBP, all LBM shall be
abated from the demolition site with lead levels at or
above 0.7 milligram per square centimeter shall be
abated from the demolition site. Furthermore,
California Department of Health lead certified staff
would be required
for all abatement work. The
contractor shall provide a construction and
demolition plan with disposal tickets from a South
Coast Air Quality Management District -approved
disposal facility and air clearan
ces prior to final
inspection, and a lead report shall be provided to the
City prior to the issuance of a demolition or
renovation permit. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City of La
Verne Community Development Director or
designee, and/or Building and Safety Division, or
designee.
and Safety
Division, or
designee.
disposal facility and air
clearances
2) lead report provided to
the City
HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MEASURE HYD-1:
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant
shall obtain coverage under the State Water
Resources Control Board (SWRCB) National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Permit and Waste Discharge Requirements for
Discharges of Stormwater Runoff Associated with
Construction and Land Disturbance Activities, Order
No. 2022- 0057-
DWQ, NPDES No. CAS000002
(Construction General Permit). This shall include
submission of Permit Registration Documents
(PRDs), including a Notice of Intent for coverage
under the permit to the SWRCB via the Stormwater
Multiple Application and Report Tracking System
(SMARTS). The Applicant shall provide the Waste
Discharge Identification Number (WDID) to the
Public Works
Department
and/or the
Community
Development
Director, or
designee
Prior to the issuance
of demolition and
grading permits and
during construction
Evidence to the City:
1) submission of Permit
Registration Documents
(PRDs)
2) filing of the Notice of
Intent with the Regional
Water Quality Control
Board via submittal of a
copy of the Waste
Withhold
demolition
and/or grading
permit and/or
issuance of a
stop work
order
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BRETHREN HILLCREST GATEWAY PROJECT
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Project Name: Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project Applicant: Brethren Hillcrest Homes Date: November 1, 2025
Regulatory Compliance Measure No. /
Implementing Action
Responsible
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Verification Method of Verification
Verified
Date/
Initials
Sanctions
for Non-
Compliance
Director of the City of La Verne Public Works
Department and the Community Development
Director or designee, to demonstrate proof of
coverage under the Construction General Permit.
Project construction shall not be initiated until a
WDID is received from the SWRCB and is provided
to the City, or designee. A Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be prepared and
implemented for the proposed project in compliance
with the requirements of the Construction General
Permit. The SWPPP shall identify Construction Best
Management Practices (BMPs) to be implemented
to ensure that the potential for soil erosion and
sedimentation is minimized and to control the
discharge of pollutants in storm water runoff as a
result of construction activities. Upon completion of
construction and stabilization of the site, a Notice of Termination shall be submitted via SMARTS.
Discharger’s Identification
Number to the City
3) preparation of a
Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan,
identifying Construction
Best Management
Practices (BMPs)
4) submission of a Notice
of Termination via
SMARTS
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MEASURE HYD-2:
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant
shall submit Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation
Plan (SUSMP) to the City of La Verne for review and
approval. The SUSMP shall demonstrate that the
proposed development plan includes BMPs for
source control, pollution prevention, site design, low
impact development (LID) implementation, and
structural treatment control. Best Management
Practices (BMPs) shall be designed and
implemented consistent with the requirements
outlined in the project -specific LID Studies and Los
Angeles County’s LID Standards Manual. Periodic
maintenance of any required bioretention basin and
landscaped areas during project occupancy and
operation shall be in accordance with the schedule
outlined in the SUSMP. This condition shall be
Public Works
Department
and/or the
Community
Development
Director, or
designee
Prior to the issuance
of grading permits
Evidence to the City:
Submission of a Standard
Urban Stormwater
Mitigation Plan (SUSMP)
to the City
Withhold
grading permit
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BRETHREN HILLCREST GATEWAY PROJECT
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Project Name: Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project Applicant: Brethren Hillcrest Homes Date: November 1, 2025
Regulatory Compliance Measure No. /
Implementing Action
Responsible
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Verification Method of Verification
Verified
Date/
Initials
Sanctions
for Non-
Compliance
implemented to the satisfaction of the Director of the
City of La Verne Public Works Department and the
Community Development Director or designee, as
appropriate.
NOISE
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MEASURE NOI-1:
Prior to and during construction, the following
measures shall be implemented to reduce
construction noise to within the standards
established in Section 8.20.050 of the City’s
Municipal Code.
• Construction Noise Management Plan. The
project Applicant in consultation with the
construction contractor shall prepare and
submit to the City of La Verne Community
Development Department a construction noise
management plan that details the proper
posting of construction schedules,
appointment of a noise disturbance
coordinator, and methods for assisting in
noise reduction measures pursuant to Section
8.20.050 of the City's Municipal Code because
noise-sensitive receptors are located 200 feet
or less from the project sites.
• Construction Hours. The construction
contractor shall limit construction activities to
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday and between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays
pursuant to Section 8.20.050 of the City's
Municipal Code. Construction activities are
prohibited outside of these hours and any time
Community
Development
Director, or
designee
Prior to and during
construction
Evidence to the City:
1) preparation of a
construction noise
management plan
2) construction is
prohibited outside of
permissible hours,
Sundays, and holidays
3) noise control
techniques shall be used
wherever feasible
Withhold
grading permit
and/or
issuance of a
stop work
order
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BRETHREN HILLCREST GATEWAY PROJECT
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Project Name: Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project Applicant: Brethren Hillcrest Homes Date: November 1, 2025
Regulatory Compliance Measure No. /
Implementing Action
Responsible
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Verification Method of Verification
Verified
Date/
Initials
Sanctions
for Non-
Compliance
on Sundays and legal holidays.
• Best Available Noise Control Techniques.
The construction contractor shall utilize the
best available noise control techniques (e.g.,
improved mufflers, equipment redesign, use of
intake silencers, ducts, engine enclosures,
and acoustically attenuating shields or
shrouds) for all construction equipment and
trucks wherever feasible.
• Temporary power poles. The construction
contractor shall use temporary power poles
instead of generators where feasible.
• Electrically Powered Tools. To the extent
practicable, electrical power shall be used to
run air compressors and similar power tools,
which shall be equipped with external jackets
on the tools themselves whenever feasible.
This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City of La Verne Building Official
and City Community Development Director, or
designee.
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1 RESOLUTION NO. __-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE NO. 113-25GPA, A REQUEST BY
HILLCREST HOMES TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION
OF THE SITES AT AIN: 8381-010-006, AIN: 8381-010-028, AND AIN:
8381-010-033 FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO COMMUNITY
FACILITY
WHEREAS, Brethren Hillcrest Homes has submitted an application to make changes to the Brethren Hillcrest community by incorporating new properties into the Master Plan community, merging parcels, and also demolishing and rebuilding residential units; and
WHEREAS, the overall project involves four separate sites which need different approvals; and
WHEREAS, these sites are referred to as the North Gateway Site, the South Gateway Site, the Zone Change Site, and the Master Plan Site; and
WHEREAS, the North and South Gateway Sites which has seven residential units on site will be incorporated into the Master Plan, four of these units will be demolished and seven new units will be constructed;
WHEREAS, the approvals required for the North and South Gateway Sites are: a General Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Community Facility; a zone change from Planned Residential to Institutional; a conditional use permit for the Master Plan Amendment to incorporate this into Neighborhood 5 of the Master Plan; a parcel merger for two parcels on the North Gateway Site into one parcel; and a precise plan review to facilitate the proposed development on the North and South Gateway Sites; and
WHEREAS, the Zone Change Site involves three existing dwelling units which will be added to Neighborhood 5 of the Hillcrest Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the approvals required for the Zone Change Site are: a zone change from Planned Residential to Institutional; a conditional use permit for the Master Plan Amendment to incorporate this into Neighborhood 5 of the Master Plan; a parcel merger for two parcels into one parcel; and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan Change Site will redesignate approximately 0.95 acres of Neighborhood 10 of the Master Plan to Neighborhood 5; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2025, the Development Review Committee held a noticed, public hearing after which it approved the precise plan of design for the seven
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2 new homes and the parcels mergers subject to all of the other approvals becoming effective and recommended that the additional required entitlements be approved; and
WHEREAS, Sections 2.48.020 through 2.48.165 of the La Verne Municipal Code empower the Planning Commission to recommend appropriate legislation to the City Council regarding the orderly growth, development, and environmental character of the community; and
WHEREAS, Sections 65453 et seq. of the California Government Code authorize the Planning Commission to consider and recommend action to the City Council concerning general plan changes; and
WHEREAS, a notice of a public hearing was published for the Planning Commission meeting of February 11, 2026, on the General Plan Amendment; Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit for the Master Plan Amendment as well as the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
WHEREAS, due to a lack of quorum, the Planning Commission meeting and the public hearing scheduled for February 11, 2026 were continued to an adjourned regular meeting on February 24, 2026;
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2026, the Planning Commission held the public hearing at which time it took into account all evidence presented, both written and oral;
WHEREAS, after considering all evidence presented, both oral and written, the Planning Commission adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Master Plan Amendment and recommended that the City Council do the same for the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change; and
WHEREAS, after considering all evidence presented, both oral and written, the Planning Commission also approved the Master Plan Amendments subject to City Council approval of the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change which the Planning Commission also recommended be adopted; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing for the City Council meeting was published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and mailed to all owners of properties within 300 feet of the property; and
WHEREAS, on ______ 2026, the City Council held a public hearing on the Zone Change and General Plan Amendment at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral; and
WHEREAS, prior to adopting this Resolution the City Council adopted Resolution No. XXX adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program;
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3 NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Verne, California does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1. WHEREAS clauses. The City Council hereby finds each of the WHEREAS clauses stated above to be true and correct and incorporates them as findings of fact.
Section 2. Approval. The City Council hereby approves the General Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential (0-5 du/ac) to Community Facilities for the following two sites as shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference:
A. North Gateway Site – AINs 8381-010-028, and 8381-010-033.
B. South Gateway Site – AIN 8381-010-006.
Section 3. Findings. In approving the proposed general plan change from Low Density Residential to Community Facility, the City Council HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that Case No. 113-25GPA satisfies California Government Code Sec. 65358 and the findings of Sections 18.112.060 and 18.112.070 of the La Verne Municipal Code in that:
1. The proposed changes are consistent with the General Plan.
The changes serve the public necessity, convenience, and general welfare in that they provide a foundation for allowing the development of additional senior housing units in conjunction with Hillcrest Homes and allow land adjacent to the existing Hillcrest Master Plan community property to be developed with a low- impact senior residential development that will bring high quality housing to the La Verne community.
2. The changes to Community Facility are consistent with good city planning practices in that they designate Hillcrest Homes property as Community Facility, to be consistent with the rest of the facility.
Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective on the 31st day after passage.
Section 5. Attestation. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this resolution.
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4 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of February 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
Mayor, City of La Verne
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk
Attachment:
Exhibit A – Map showing General Plan amendment
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EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. __-__
CASE NO. 113-25GPA, A REQUEST BY HILLCREST HOMES TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION OF THE SITES AT AIN: 8381-010-006, AIN: 8381-010-028, AND AIN: 8381- 010-033 FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO COMMUNITY FACILITY
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1 ORDINANCE XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE NO. 114-25ZC, A REQUEST BY
HILLCREST HOMES TO CHANGE THE ZONE DESIGNATION FROM
“PR4.5D” TO “INSTITUTIONAL” FOR THE SITES LOCATED AT
AIN: 8381-010-028, AIN: 8381-010-033, AIN: 8381-010-006, AND AIN:
8381-012-013
WHEREAS, Brethen Hillcrest Homes has submitted an application to make changes to the Brethren Hillcrest community by incorporating new properties into the Master Plan community, merging parcels, and also demolishing and rebuilding residential units (the “Brethren Hillcrest Gateway Project” or “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the overall Project involves four separate sites which need different approvals; and
WHEREAS, these sites are referred to as the North Gateway Site, the South Gateway Site, the Zone Change Site, and the Master Plan Site; and
WHEREAS, the North and South Gateway Sites which has seven residential units on site will be incorporated into the Master Plan, four of these units will be demolished and seven new units will be constructed;
WHEREAS, the approvals required for the North and South Gateway Sites are: a General Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Community Facility; a zone change from Planned Residential to Institutional; a conditional use permit for the Master Plan Amendment to incorporate this into Neighborhood 5 of the Master Plan; a parcel merger for two parcels on the North Gateway Site into one parcel; and a precise plan review to facilitate the proposed development on the North and South Gateway Sites; and
WHEREAS, the Zone Change Site involves three existing dwelling units which will be added to Neighborhood 5 of the Hillcrest Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the approvals required for the Zone Change Site are: a zone change from Planned Residential to Institutional; a conditional use permit for the Master Plan Amendment to incorporate this into Neighborhood 5 of the Master Plan; a parcel merger for two parcels into one parcel; and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan Change Site will redesignate approximately 0.95 acres of Neighborhood 10 of the Master Plan to Neighborhood 5; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2025, the Development Review Committee held a noticed, public hearing after which it approved the precise plan of design for the seven
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2 new homes and the parcels mergers subject to all of the other approvals becoming effective and recommended that the additional required entitlements be approved; and
WHEREAS, Sections 2.48.020 through 2.48.165 of the La Verne Municipal Code empower the Planning Commission to recommend appropriate legislation to the City Council regarding the orderly growth, development, and environmental character of the community; and
WHEREAS, Sections 65453 et seq. of the California Government Code authorize the Planning Commission to consider and recommend action to the City Council concerning general plan changes; and
WHEREAS, a notice of a public hearing was published for the Planning Commission meeting of February 11, 2026, on the General Plan Amendment; Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit for the Master Plan Amendment as well as the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
WHEREAS, due to a lack of quorum, the Planning Commission meeting and the public hearing scheduled for February 11, 2026 were continued to an adjourned regular meeting on February 24, 2026;
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2026, the Planning Commission held the public hearing at which time it took into account all evidence presented, both written and oral;
WHEREAS, after considering all evidence presented, both oral and written, the Planning Commission adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Master Plan Amendment and recommended that the City Council do the same for the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change; and
WHEREAS, after considering all evidence presented, both oral and written, the Planning Commission also approved the Master Plan Amendment subject to City Council approval of the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change which the Planning Commission also recommended be adopted; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing for the City Council meeting was published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and mailed to all owners of properties within 300 feet of the property; and
WHEREAS, on _________, 2026, the City Council held a public hearing on the Zone Change and General Plan Amendment as well as the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral; and
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3 WHEREAS, prior to adopting this Ordinance the City Council adopted Resolution No. XXX adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and also adopted Resolution No. XXX amending the General Plan land use designation for the North and South Gateway Sites;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of the City of La Verne does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. WHEREAS clauses. The City Council hereby finds each of the WHEREAS clauses stated above to be true and correct and incorporates them as findings of fact.
Section 2. Approval. The City Council hereby approves the Zoning Change from Planned Residential to Institutional for the following three sites as shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference:
A. North Gateway Site – AINs 8381-010-028, and 8381-010-033.
B. South Gateway Site – AIN 8381-010-006.
C. Zone Change Site – AIN 8381-012-013
Section 3. Findings. In approving these changes to Institutional the City Council HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that Case No. 114-25ZC satisfies California Government Code Sec. 65358 and the findings of Sections 18.112.060 and 18.112.070 of the La Verne Municipal Code in that:
1. The proposed Zone Change is consistent with the land use designation of the General Plan and implements the policies of the City’s Housing Element.
2. The Zone Change serve the public necessity, convenience, and general welfare in that it provides a foundation for allowing the development of additional senior housing units in the Hillcrest community, thereby allowing the development of seven new, low-impact senior residential units that will bring high quality housing to the La Verne community.
3. The Zone Change is consistent with good city planning practices in that it designate Hillcrest Homes property as Institutional, to be consistent with the rest of the facility.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the 31st day after passage.
Section 5. Attestation. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this ordinance.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of ________ 2026, by the following vote:
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4 AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
Mayor, City of La Verne
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk
Attachment:
Exhibit A – Map showing Zoning changes
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Exhibit A
ORDINANCE XXX
CASE NO. 114-25ZC, A REQUEST BY HILLCREST HOMES TO CHANGE THE ZONE DESIGNATION FROM “PR4.5D” TO “INSTITUTIONAL” FOR THE SITES LOCATED AT AIN: 8381-010-028, AIN: 8381-010-033, AIN: 8381-010-006, AND AIN: 8381-012-013
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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: March 16, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Yvonne Duran, Parks & Recreation Director
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF THE 2026 PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
SUMMARY
Adoption of the 2026 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update (Plan) establishes a policy framework to guide long-term planning and investment decisions related to park improvements, recreation services, and implementation of a sustainability roadmap. This new Plan replaces the City's previous 2006 Parks & Community Services Master Plan. KTUA will provide a presentation summarizing the planning process, community engagement results, and key findings and recommendations of the new Plan Update.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt the 2026 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update and find that it is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies).
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND
Since the adoption of the 2006 Parks & Community Services Master Plan - Second Update, the City has experienced evolving recreation trends, changing community demographics, aging park infrastructure, and new operational considerations related to maintenance, staffing, and financial sustainability. To update the City's long-range planning framework, the City retained KTUA, a nationally recognized planning and landscape architecture consulting firm, in collaboration with subconsultants 110%, RRC Associates, and PROS Consulting, to prepare an updated 20-year Parks & Recreation Master Plan.
The Draft 2026 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update (Plan) included a comprehensive inventory and evaluation of the City’s park system, which currently consists of 21 parks totaling approximately 126 acres of parkland serving the community. The planning effort evaluated park conditions, amenities, accessibility, recreation programming, and long-term maintenance needs to develop a strategic framework for park improvements and recreation services over the next two decades.
PLANNING PROCESS
The planning process began in January 2025 and involved coordinated participation from both the Parks & Recreation Department and the Public Works Department to ensure alignment between recreation service goals and long-term infrastructure and maintenance responsibilities.
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The planning effort included:
• Comprehensive park and facility inventory
• Asset condition and maintenance assessment
• Level of service analysis
• Recreation programming, staffing, and cost recovery evaluation • Statistically valid community survey
• Community workshops, focus groups, and outreach events • Evaluation of cost recovery practices
• Development of a phased 20-year Capital Improvement Plan • Evaluation of operational capacity and staffing alignment • Qualitative park asset and amenity condition assessment • Park accessibility and equity analysis evaluating proximity of residents to parks • Maintenance operations assessment and service level review
The draft Plan was presented to the Parks & Recreation Commission at a publicly noticed meeting on February 11, 2026. The Commission expressed support for the Plan and provided comments that were incorporated into the final draft. Following discussion, the Commission made a motion to recommend approval of the Plan, which was approved, and the item was forwarded to the City Council for consideration.
PLAN OVERVIEW AND KEY FINDINGS
The Plan establishes a long-term vision and policy framework for the City's park and recreation system through 2046, and it includes a comprehensive assessment of park facilities, amenities, recreation services, and operational capacity. Key elements of the Plan include:
• A system-wide vision for parks and recreation services • Identification of park and facility improvement priorities • A phased 20-year, long-range Capital Improvement Program framework • Recreation programming, cost recovery strategies, and sustainability roadmap • Consideration of operational capacity and long-term asset sustainability
The Plan includes a detailed assessment of the City’s parks system and recreation services.
Key findings include:
• Overall park amenities and infrastructure were found to be generally in good condition, though several facilities show signs of aging and will require phased reinvestment over time
• The City’s park system includes a mix of mini parks, neighborhood parks, community parks, and regional open space serving different recreational needs • Community engagement results indicated strong support for maintaining existing parks, improving aging amenities, expanding recreation programming, and enhancing accessibility to park facilities
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• The analysis identified opportunities to strengthen long-term financial sustainability through improved capital planning, maintenance strategies, and program cost recovery practices
These findings reflect the park inventory, amenity assessments, community engagement, and operational analyses documented in the Plan. The Plan also provides park-specific improvement recommendations for individual parks throughout the City, identifying opportunities to enhance amenities, accessibility, and recreation opportunities.
IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK
The Plan is a long-range document. It establishes system-wide priorities, capital improvement guidance, service level considerations, and operational direction for the City's parks and recreation system over the next 20 years. It is not intended to function as a detailed maintenance or staffing plan.
Implementation of the Plan will occur incrementally over time through the City's annual Capital Improvement Program and citywide budget development processes.
In addition, the Plan evaluated operational capacity at a systems level and recognizes the importance of continued alignment of staffing resources across both the Parks & Recreation Department and Public Works Department to support adopted service levels and future capital investments. Detailed operational considerations will be further refined through future planning efforts and budget discussions.
Moreover, the Plan recommends development of a comprehensive Parks Maintenance Management Plan to be developed by the Public Works Department in partnership with the Parks & Recreation Department that would establish service level standards, lifecycle replacement planning, and performance metrics for the City’s park assets.
To ensure continued alignment with community needs, market conditions, and industry standards:
• The Maintenance Management Plan should be reviewed and updated every 2 to 3 years. • The Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update should be revisited approximately every 5 years to assess progress, reestablish priorities, and ensure continued alignment with City goals.
This structured review cycle promotes long-term sustainability, fiscal responsibility, and coordinated implementation across City departments.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The Master Plan Update was funded through previously approved Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Measure A grant funding. Adoption of the Plan does not appropriate funding or authorize construction of specific projects. Individual projects and funding
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strategies will continue to be considered through the annual Capital Improvement Program development and annual budget processes, subject to City Council approval.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Adoption of the Master Plan Update constitutes a planning-level policy action and does not authorize construction or approval of specific development projects. The action is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies). Environmental review will occur, as required, when specific projects are proposed for implementation.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this report.
ATTACHMENTS
1. PRMP Link
Report Prepared By: Coordinated with:
Nicole Houston, Senior Management Analyst Danny Wu, Public Works Director
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Due to the size of the
Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan,
please find the file at the following weblink:
https://www.laverneca.gov/649/Parks-
Recreation-Master-Plan-Update
A paper copy is available at the City Clerk’s
Office at 3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750.
Agenda Packet - March 16, 2026
City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: March 16, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Cody Howing, City Engineer
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 26-27 PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 6, 7, AND 8 BUDGET OUTLOOK.
SUMMARY
The City has three active Landscape & Lighting Maintenance Districts that serve the various residential tracts or homeowner association communities that receive benefit from district operations. Annually, the City is required to consider the budget for each District against the allowable property assessment. Fiscal Year 2026-27 is expected to result in increased costs due to utility rates as well as operations.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council receive and file the update on Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts.
DISCUSSION
Background of Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts
The Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts (LLMD) provide a funding source for maintenance of improvements that include landscape and lighting among other features outlined in the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (Act). The revenue to cover the respective maintenance costs is from assessments levied on properties that have been identified as benefiting from the improvements and annexed into a District. These are considered “special benefit” assessments and are not tied to a property value to set the rate of the assessment. The assessment assigned to a property is subject to the benefit received as defined in the formation of the District and related Engineer’s Report. Revenue from assessments is collected via the County of Los Angeles property tax payments each year.
Pursuant to the Landscape Lighting Act of 1972 an annual Engineer’s Report shall be produced and approved by the City Council. The Engineer’s Report will outline the annual cost of maintenance for the District and describe the apportionment of that cost to each property. At the time of formation, for most of the City’s active Districts, cost escalation aligned with the cost of benefit as allowed without any further elective or protest process. However, with the implementation of Proposition 218 in 1997, any increase to assessment costs not otherwise allowed for in the formation of the District or Zone requires approval by the property owners proposed to receive the increase.
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Fiscal Year 26-27 Preliminary Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 6, 7, and 8 Budget Outlook., Page 2 Beyond the issue of inflation, prevailing wage laws and general escalation in labor and equipment, the Districts also have exposure to increased water rates and now the removal of “Non Functional Turf” as required by Assembly Bill 1572. AB 1572, signed in October 2023, bans potable water for nonfunctional turf irrigation, with a phased rollout starting January 1, 2027, through 2031. While the increased water rates approved for the next five years are expected to further burden the budget of the Districts, the turf removal mandate may assist in countering the operational costs in the projected future. However, turf removal is anticipated to be a significant upfront capital cost that was not a consideration in the formation of the Districts. Many of the Zones that would benefit from the removal of turf unfortunately do not have reserve funds that would allow such work without taking on debt.
The City has been actively pursuing turf removal grants managed through the Metropolitan Water District. Similar grants have been offered to residential property owners in recent years, but this year is the first that grant funds have extended the opportunity to other government agencies. While not all the City’s areas maintained by Landscape Maintenance Districts include turf, it does present a possible partial solution to address the budget impacts from both the turf removal mandate and related water rate cost increases. Final confirmation on whether the City will be awarded any grant funds is pending, but City staff will continue to monitor opportunities and seek out this option to assist in managing District budgets and compliance requirements with AB 1572 for future deadlines.
While the majority of assessments are considered special benefit, as described above, there are also “general benefits” that the City does and can rightfully charge to itself. A general benefit refers to the portion of improvements that benefit the public at large, not just the specific properties that are assessed within the district. Since the Act requires that only special benefits can be assessed to property owners, the general benefit must be separated out and funded by another source, in this case the City’s General Fund. The City has reviewed all of the Districts to determine whether the general benefit amount should be adjusted.
District Updates
District 6 Zone 2 –First Street and Fulton Road
This Zone includes 51 single family units located to the northwest of the intersection of First Street and Fulton Road. The improvements maintained by this zone are generally described as a green belt that fronts First St. The landscape area is composed of mostly medium-sized trees and low shrubs with a single large pine tree. The ground cover is a mixture of mulch and topsoil, with no turf. The FY 25-26 operating budget was $3,950 with revenue from assessments coming in at $3,428.50. The difference in the budget in the current fiscal year is to be addressed through application of fund reserves. While the gap in budget to revenue is currently minor, costs are expected to increase and use of reserves will not be a long-term sustainable option.
Cost-cutting measures that can be implemented include reducing much of the quarterly maintenance activities to biannual frequency to keep the landscaping in a “good” condition. Water usage can also be reduced by approximately 30% as a cost-cutting measure. Plant material is well established and while loss of material is not anticipated, a visual
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Fiscal Year 26-27 Preliminary Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 6, 7, and 8 Budget Outlook., Page 3 reduction in the appearance of the material may occur and will be monitored.
The current general benefit is addressed by the City covering the value of city staff time. Adjusting the current share of general benefit and special benefit between the City and the property owners will assist in balancing the budget in future years and reduce the need for assessment increases. The justification of this potential increase in general benefit cost share is increase in public staffing costs as well as a reassessment of the public benefit from the landscape area located on the street.
Accordingly, for District 6 Zone 2 –First Street and Fulton Road, no assessment increase is proposed as staff is recommending the City increase the General Fund portion provided for the Public Benefit and modify water usage.
District 6 Zone 3 –Wheeler Avenue and Tabor Lane
This Zone includes 34 single family homes located on the west side of Wheeler Ave south of Foothill Blvd. The improvements maintained by this zone are generally described as a greenbelt area mostly located along the frontage of Wheeler Ave. The landscape area is composed of established pine trees, low shrubs, vines and turf. City staff have submitted an application for the WMD turf removal grant. If awarded, the project could support improved budget conditions in the future by dramatically reducing water usage and eliminating maintenance demands for turf. The concept under consideration would result in new drought- tolerant landscape and mulch replacing existing turf. The use of mulch would also assist in the City's compliance requirements with Senate Bill 1383 and the use of recycled organic materials. SB 1383 is a California law requiring a 75% reduction in statewide organic waste disposal by 2025 (from 2014 levels) to combat methane emissions.
The FY 25-26 operating budget was $6,800 with revenue from assessments coming in at $3,386.00. While the gap in budget to revenue is significant for this District, costs are also expected to increase respectively to the water rate increases. Water accounts for approximately 60% of the Zone's budget and is the reason that this District is targeted for turf removal.
Cost-cutting measures that may be in whole or at least partially funded with grant funds would allow for improved conditions in the budget. A 218 process is not recommended for this District. As with the previously mentioned District, City staff reviewed the special benefit versus general benefit proportion historically existing for this District and will adjust the general benefit portion to increase the costs to the General Fund. The justification for the increased General Fund covered portion is the public benefit from the landscape area located along Wheeler Avenue and staff costs.
District 6 Zone 4-I –North La Verne (Rancho La Vern)
This Zone includes 540 single family homes located north of Baseline Road and east of Wheeler Avenue. The improvements maintained by this zone are generally described as greenbelt areas located along the interior of the Zone on Rancho La Verne and Via De Mansion. Areas at the intersections with Wheeler Avenue and Baseline Road also have
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Fiscal Year 26-27 Preliminary Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 6, 7, and 8 Budget Outlook., Page 4 notable gateway entry medians and decorative green space. The landscape areas are composed of mostly of mature trees, low shrubs, and large turf areas. City staff have applied for the MWD turf removal grant for this area. Results of that grant are currently pending. If approved, the City would move to begin the removal of turf for the purpose of compliance with AB 1572.
Zone 4-I approved an assessment increase and CPI escalation for FY 2024-25. At the time, increased water rates were considered in the proposed increase in budget projection, but not to the scale that has resulted from the recent water rate study guidance. The budget is proposed to be balanced for FY 2026-27 with no contributions beyond that for the city staff time to address the general benefit. However, the water rate increases are expected to impact the timeline for deficit paydown as previously projected in FY 2024-25. Looking ahead to compliance with AB 1572, the reduction in water and maintenance from the elimination of turf is expected to create savings to the zone and will improve budget impacts otherwise caused by the water rate increases.
District 6 Zone 4-II –Live Oak
This Zone includes 325 single family homes located in the Live Oak area adjacent to Esperanza Drive. The improvements maintained by this zone are generally described as a greenbelt area located along the frontage of Esperanza Road. The landscape area is composed of mostly mature trees, low shrubs, and turf.
The ballot results from the Proposition 218 process conducted in FY 2024-25 rejected an assessment increase and CPI escalation. As a result, cost-cutting measures to reduce maintenance frequency and water usage have been implemented. Some reserves from the Zone’s fund were required to balance the budget for FY 2025-26.
The budget reserves can sustain near-term impacts from increased water rates. Cost-cutting measures from the removal of the turf in the zone may help offset those impacts in future years. However, since turf is a minor portion of the improvements maintained, it’s not clear if that future condition will fully address the budget demands. A future Proposition 218 process will be needed to facilitate a balanced budget and is proposed to take place in 2027.
District 6 Zone 5 –La Verne Business Park
This Zone includes the commercial properties located north of Puddingstone Drive and west of Fairplex Drive. The improvements maintained by this zone are generally the landscaped medians on Puddingstone Drive. The medians are composed of mostly mature trees and low shrubs. The corners of Wright Avenue and Puddingstone Drive are also part of the maintained area and include some turf and other decorative landscaping.
The FY 25-26 operating budget was $21,040 with revenue from assessments coming in at $18,700.00. The difference in the budget in the current fiscal year is to be addressed through application of fund reserves. The plant material is well established, exposure to water rate increases is a concern, but contractual maintenance is 60% of the budget while water is only18% at this time. The reserve funds are well positioned to continue to close the minor
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Fiscal Year 26-27 Preliminary Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 6, 7, and 8 Budget Outlook., Page 5 budget gap remaining after the general benefit contribution from the City is added to the Zone. A future Proposition 218 may be warranted if contractual maintenance costs escalate.
District 6 Zone 6 –Tract 52965 (Amherst)
This Zone includes 30 residential properties located on Hartshorn Ranch Place and Oak Tree Lane intersecting Amherst Street. The improvements maintained by this zone are generally the landscape buffers along Fruit Street and Amherst Street. The maintained areas are composed of mostly mature trees and low shrubs. The FY 25-26 operating budget was $9,370 with revenue from assessments coming in at $9,312. After the general benefit contribution by the City, the assessment revenue allows for a minor paydown of previous deficits. This zone was established with a CPI escalation factor.
Improvements to cut costs are limited in these areas. Projections of costs over the next few years do indicate that water and maintenance costs may outpace revenue. Reduction to watering may be possible without loss of plant material, but could result in a diminished visual appearance. The City is reviewing the potential for employing an eco-safe, engineered soil- applied hydrogel which reduces watering needs for turf, shrubs, and trees. Based on application and type of landscaping, reduced watering of up to 40% may be achieved. Success for this zone is contingent on CPI keeping pace with the increases to costs.
A proposition 218 process may be conducted should an increase in assessments be deemed as the path forward. However, City staff is assessing the general benefit and special benefit share and will increase the general benefit share due to landscaping along Fruit Street in addition to City staff time. As such, adjusting the current benefit percentage will assist in balancing this District’s budget in future years.
District 7– La Verne Heights
This district includes 186 residential properties located in the La Verne Heights Specific plan area. The improvements maintained by this zone are generally fuel modification on the adjacent slopes and open space.
The FY 25-26 operating budget was $170,392 with revenue from assessments coming in at $128,946.36. After the general benefit contribution by the City, fund reserves in the amount of $27,198 have been used to balance the budget. The district reserves are still healthy and able to support unforeseen costs but continued use to balance the budget is expected to deplete the reserves over time.
The scope of work for fuel modification does not create many cost-cutting opportunities and is not an optional feature that can be eliminated due to safety concerns. The City is pursuing a large fuel modification grant through the California Office of Emergency Services which will help this zone, as with others and the City in general, with reducing fire danger starting in 2028. However, this zone specifically benefits the residential within it for fuel modification. This zone was not established with a CPI escalation factor and water composes approximately 30% of the district budget. Exposure to the water rate increases is expected to further impact on the current budget conditions, but is notably lower than other areas covered by the Lighting and
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Fiscal Year 26-27 Preliminary Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 6, 7, and 8 Budget Outlook., Page 6 Landscape Maintenance Districts.
A proposition 218 process may be conducted in 2027, if only to include a CPI escalator, should an increase to assessments be deemed as the path forward. However, in that process, consideration to assessing the general benefit and special benefit will be required with no guarantee that the proposed increase would be approved.
District 8 – Marshall Canyon
This Zone includes 181 residential properties located in the Marshal Canyon Specific Plan. The improvements maintained by this zone are generally fuel modification on the adjacent slopes and open space. The FY 25-26 operating budget was $72,716.00 with revenue from assessments coming in at $45,195.70. After the general benefit contribution by the City, fund reserves in the amount of $19,704 have been used to balance the budget. The district reserves are still healthy and able to support unforeseen costs, but continued use to balance the budget is expected to deplete the reserves over time.
As with District 7, the scope of work for fuel modification does not create many cost-cutting opportunities and is not an optional feature that can be eliminated due to safety concerns. This zone was not established with a CPI escalation factor and water comprises approximately 6% of the district budget. Exposure to the water rate increases is lower than other Districts in the City. As discussed for District 7, a potential fuel modification grant being pursued by the City will assist in reducing wildfire risk, but the District is the primary beneficiary of the fuel modification efforts.
A proposition 218 process may be conducted should an increase to assessments be deemed as the path forward, specifically to include an annual escalator and update the expenses of the fuel modification. However, in that process, consideration of assessing the general benefit and special benefit will be required, with no guarantee that the proposed increase would be approved.
District and Zone Summary Using Fiscal Year 2026-27 Projected Costing Data District/Zone Revenue Expenditure CPI Notes
6, Zone 2 $ 3,429 $ 4,260 N Revise General Benefit, modify water use, no 218 increase required.
6, Zone 3 $ 3,386 $ 9,547 N Revise G
eneral Benefit, modify water use, no
218 increase required.
6, Zone 4-I $87,696
$ 90,994 Y 218 approved. Reduce
water and turf to
maintain costs.
6, Zone 4-II $ 47,804 $ 59,132 N 218 failed.
Use of reserves. Minor turf removal.
New 218 process for 2027.
6, Zone 5 $ 18,700 $ 21,419 N Use of reserves. Review maintena nce level
and turf. Possible 218 process after 2028.
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Fiscal Year 26-27 Preliminary Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 6, 7, and 8 Budget Outlook., Page 7 6, Zone 6 $ 9,592 $ 10,213 Y Revise General Benefit and assess landscaping.
No 218 increase required.
6, Zone 7* $128,946 $183,555 N Use of reserves. Review General Benefit and conduct 218 process in 2027 for increase and
CPI.
6, Zone 8* $ 45,195 $ 69,201 N Use of reserves. Review General Benefit and conduct 218 process in 2027 for increase and
CPI.
* The City is pursuing grant funding for fuel modification which will help cover costs for three years.
Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District Education Efforts
During the current Fiscal Year, city staff have moved to extend information to the community on the background and purpose of the Lighting and Landscape Maintenance Districts. The City’s annual Recreation Guide for Winter/Spring through May 2026 included information that was intended to educate residents and possibly drive some traffic to the City’s website for more in- depth details. City staff will continue to seek opportunities to effectively communicate and inform residents of the Districts and their importance to creating a well-maintained and beautiful City. Looking ahead to the budget process of FY 2026-27, additional community meetings and educational resources will be evaluated to help continue effective community engagement on the subject.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
This action will not result in any expenditure of funds. However, direction will be taken and draft Engineer’s Reports will be brought back to City Council for preliminary approval.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The annual maintenance of Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts related facilities is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301 and City of La Verne environmental guidelines.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
None
Coordinated with:
Danny Wu, Director of Public Works
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