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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION & REGULAR
MEETTNG ON MAY 4,2026
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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 Council Members Present: Johnson, Lau, Kashdalghita, and Hepburn Council Members Absent: Crosby
Advisory StaffPresent: City Manager Domer, Assistant City Manager Ranells, and Assistant Ci[t Attorney Tsai
CLOSED SESSION TOPIC
Assistant City Attorney Tsai read the closed session itemsfor the record.
Gonference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and City Attorney.
Employee Organization(s): La Verne Miscellaneous/General Unit (Teamsters), La Verne Firefighters Association, La Verne Fire Middle Management Association, La Verne Police Officers Association, La Verne Police Middle Management Association, and all Unrepresented Employees.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (1 case) Moyor Hepburn calledfor Public Comment: There was none.
The City Council recessed at 5:32 PM into Closed Session, 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 - meeting called to order at 6:33 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE . ARMY VETERAN JOSEPH MAGALLANES, SSGT E.6 Mayor Pro Tem Kashifalghita, on behalf of City Council, presented Mr. Magallanes with a Pride of La Verne certificate.
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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: lohnson, Lau, Kashifalghila, ond Hepburn Council Members Absent: Crosby
Atlvisory Staff Present: City Manager Domer, Assistant City Manager Ranells, and Assislant City Altorney Tsai
Damien High School Winds Recognition. Damien Winds are the 2026 WGI World Championship Wnds Scholastic A Champions and back-to-back WGASC Winds Scholastic A Championsl Throughout the season, these performers demonstrated exceptional hard work, dedication, resilience, discipline, and growth. Their commitment to excellence reflects the highest standards of teamwork and perseverance. The ensemble completed a remarkable undefeated season, earning 7 first-place finishes, 2 regional championships, a state championship, and a national championship.
The group was led by instructors: Sam Call, Frances Fitzgerald, Aldo Granda, David Lopez and Matt Miller, the Band Director is JJ Magallon.
Performers: IVlatthew Bell
Matthew Dagata Ralph Gardea
Zissou Landeros Gabriel Marji
Anthony Sifuentes Jacob Sites
Sophia Cabrera
Josiah Ghali
Cohen McKindley
Dominic Strivings
lsac Chavarria
Marcus Gonzalez
Julianne Mojarro
Hannah Soto
Aubrey Dagata
Kyle Gu
Graeme Rudy
Garrett Young
City Council presented the group with Pride of La Verne certiJicates and In-N-Out gift certificates.
Older American Proclamation. Every year in May, the City recognizes older Americans who contribute their strength and wisdom to developing a better nation. This proclamation is presented to the City's Senior Advisory Committee, who continue to provide essential input on the needs of older Americans in La Verne.
City Council presented the proclamation to the Senior Advisory Committee members.
Military Appreciation Month Proclamation. May is recognized nationally to honor and recognize the contributions of current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces. This month-long observance aims to raise awareness and encourage appreciation for those who serve or have served in the military.
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.)
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This achievement marks the music program's first national championship and stands as a historic milestone for Damien High School and the community.
City Council presented the proclamdtion to VFIV Post 12034 Commander Maria McKinney. 2 Minutes City Council 51412026 Page 3
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.) After conJirming no items were pulled by members of the public or council, it was moved by Kashifalghita, seconded by Lau, and approved 4-0, wilh Crosby absent.
1. City Council Minutes of the Closed and Regular meeting of April 20, 2026.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the minutes. Approved Register of Audited Demands in the amount ol $2,521,311.81, dated March 25, 2026, and in the amount of $1,796,135.38 dated April 8,2026, and in the amount of $372,642.80 dated April 15, 2026. That the City Council approve the audited demands.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the audited demands. Approved Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Tiger Eye Engineering LLC for Citywide Pavement Condition Evaluation and Pavement Management Program Update.
Pavement Condition Evaluation and Pavement Management Program Update Contract Award.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Tiger Eye Engineering LLC for Citywide Pavement Condition Evaluation and Pavement Management Program update services, for $156,516, with additional authorization to approve amendments not to exceed 20% ofthe original contract amount, for a total possible cost of $'187,818 . Approved
4 Quarterly Treasurer's Report for the period ending March 31, 2026. The Quarterly Treasurer's Report provides an overview of the City's cash and investment holdings as of March 31, 2026.
Recommendation: lt is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer's Report for the period ending March 31, 2026. Approved
5. Approval of Professional Services Agreements with Mariposa Landscapes, lnc. and BrightView Landscape Services, lnc. for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Vegetation Management and Fuel Hazard Reduction Services. FY 2025-26 Annual Vegetation Management and Fuel Hazard Reduction Services Professional Services Agreement.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements with Mariposa Landscapes, lnc. as the Primary Contractor in an amount not to exceed $198,504, and BrightView Landscape Services, lnc. as the Secondary Contractor in an amount not to exceed $219,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute any amendments within the approved budget. Approved
3 Announcements received from: LV CounQ Librarian Adrian Romero, LVHS Sherry Best, Zuhey Espinoza from ULV, Mn Gilbert lveyfrom CASI, and Mr. Richard Bowen representing LV3C on their upcoming community lorum.
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6. Amendments to Select City Job Classifications and Establishment of Water Meter Technician Series. This item proposes amendments to select City job classiflcations, including Planning Manager (formerly Principal Planner), Administrative Specialist (formerly Administrative Secretary), Customer Service Representative l/ll, and the establishment of a Water Meter Technician series to separate office-based customer service functions from field-based utility work. These updates are administrative in nature and do not include changes to compensation.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the class specification for Planning Manager and approve the reclassification of Principal Planner to Planning Manager; and
2. Approve the class specification for Administrative Specialist and approve the reclassification of Administrative Secretary to Administrative Specialist; and
3. Approve the class specifications for Customer Service Representative I and Customer Service Representative ll (office-based series); and
4. Approve the class specifications for Water Meter Technician I and Water Meter Technician ll; and
5. Approve the reclassification of incumbent field Customer Service Representative positions to the appropriate Water Meter Technician l/ll classification based on duties and qualifications.
All recommendations as stated above were approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7 Annual AB 2561 Staffing Vacancies Report. AB 2561 requires a public agency to present the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts at a public hearing at least once per year prior to budget adoption, allowing recognized employee organizations to present at the hearing.
Recommendation: That the City Council conduct the Public Hearing for compliance with new legal obligations related to AB 2561
Council Discussion/Comments: Council askecl several clordying questions regarding tlte report.
Public Comments: Ricltard Bowen
It was moved by Kashifalghila, seconded by Lau, and approved by a vote of4-0, with Crosby absent.
Bail Schedule Update to Establish a Parking Penalty for Violations of California Vehicle Code $ 22500 Crosswalk Daylighting Requirements. This item reflects amendments to California Vehicle Code Section 22500 establishing "Daylighting" restrictions that prohibit parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk to improve pedestrian visibility and safety. 8 Minutes
Mayor Hepburn opened the Public Hearing and Assisldnt City Mdnager Ranells reported on tltis item-
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A PARKING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE S225OO CROSSWALK DAYLIGHTING REQUIREMENTS," and authorize Staff to incorporate the violation into the City's Bail Schedule of parking fines.
Mayor Hepburn opened the Public Heoring and Police Captain Tibbets reported on this item- Council Discussion/Comments: Council asked several clardying questions regarding lhis item, ond the need to educate the public regarding doylighting.
Puhlic Comments: Danita Beauchamp, Cynthia Gabaldon, Terry Prentice, Ioe Gabaldon, and Roymond Swain.
It was moved by lohnson, seconded by Kashifalghila, and approved by a vole of 4-0, with Crosby absent.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
9. First Reading of an Ordinance Pertaining to Regulated Mobility Devices (e-bikes, scooters, etc.) The proposed ordinance adds Chapter 10.80 to Title 10 ofthe La Verne Municipal Code to regulate the operation of regulated mobility devices, including electric bicycles, electric scooters, and similar devices. The ordinance establishes definitions, operational rules, safety requirements, enforcement mechanisms, and penalties to promote public safety and welfare.
Police Captain Tibbets reported on this item.
Council Discussion/Commenls: Council asked several clarifying questions, regarding the use of e-bikes on sidewalks, and the bi-way bike lanes.
Public Comments: Joe Gsbaldon
This item was continued to the nert meeting, as moved by Lau, seconded by Johnson and approved by a vote of 4-0, with Crosby absent.
'10. Direction regarding Community Organization Partnerships and Use of Public Resources for Community-Oriented Projects. Consideration of authorization for City participation and use of resources when partnering with Community Organizations for use of Public Resources for Community-Oriented Projects.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction related to the Administrative Regulation for Community Organization Partnership and Use of Public Resources for Community-Oriented Projects and direct the City Manager to finalize and implement the Administrative Regulation.
City Manager Domer reported on this item
Council Discussion/Comments: Council asked clardying questions. Council supports this item.
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Public Comments: Danita Beouchamp and Richard Bowen.
Approved by a vote of 4-0, on a motion by Lau, secondetl by Kashifalghita, with Crosby absent.
11. Approval ofan lnternal Loan from the Sewer Fund to the Water Fund and Adoption ofa Repayment Schedule. Approval of an internal loan from the Sewer Fund to the Water Fund in the amount of $4,000,000 and adoption of a repayment schedule in accordance with the City's Fund Loan Policy.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the attached resolution titled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN INTERNAL
LOAN FROM THE SEWER FUND TO THE WATER FUND AND ADOPTING A REPAYMENT SCHEDULE.'
This item was pulled by City Manager Domer. Due to the need to clarify the rcpayment language in the resolution.
Co uncil D isc ussio n/C omme nts : No ne
Public Comments: None
It was movetl to continue this item to the next meeting, by Kashifalghita, seconded by Johnson, approved 4-0, with Crosby absent.
1 2. Recognition of Teamsters Local 1932 as Exclusive Representative of Miscellaneous Employee Bargaining Unit. This item acknowledges the results of a representation election and formally recognizes Teamsters Local 1932 as the exclusive representative of the City's miscellaneous employee bargaining unit, replacing City Employees Associates following decertification through a secret ballot election.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this report and formally recognize Teamsters Local 1932 as the exclusive representative of the City's miscellaneous employee bargaining unit.
Assistant City Manager Ranells reported on this ilem
Council Discussion/Comments: Council supported this item.
Public Comments: Jorge Riveru representing Teamsters 1932, Richord Bowen, and Cynthitt Gobaldon.
Motion to receive and/ile and officially recognized tlre Teamsters Local 1932, approved by a vole of 4-0, on a molion by Kashifalghita, seconded by Lau, witlt Crosby obsent.
13. Residential Solid Waste Billing Transition to Waste Management and Communication Plan. Updates to the City Council on the transition of residential solid waste billing to Waste Management under the existing franchise agreement, including a Memorandum of Understanding and coordinated outreach plan to improve customer service and streamline billing operations.
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Recommendation: Receive and file this report and provide any desired direction to Staff.
Senior Management Analyst Houston reported on this item, witlt Woste Management Representative Joslt Goldman providing additional information.
Council Discussion/Comments: Council asked clardying questions.
Public Commentsz Joe Gabaldon
Motion to receive andJile, approved by a vote of 4-0, on o motion by Lau, seconded by Kashifalghita, with Crosby absent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Public Comment receivedfrom: Joe Gabaldon, Cynthia Gabaldon, Robin (last name not stotecl), Richard Bowen, and Danita Beouchamp.
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 Member Lau announced the opening event of the Night Riclers, and the passing of Mario Perez, a ULV alum who recently passed away unexpectedly. A reminder that the LA County Fair opens on Thursday, May Vh, Happy Mother's Day to all!
Council Member Johnson recognized the recent passing of Mary Hanawalt wlto coached Bonita students for yefirs and was o bosketball star at ULV herse$ Mayor Pro Tem Kashdalghita thanked everyone who attended to support the City, and a sltout out to the members of the militory on active duty, the funeral service for Veteran Karl Bauer will be on May 9tt'for Karl Bauer at VFIY Post #12034. Hoppy Mother's Day to oll, and congratulations to all the high school graduutes.
City Manager Domer, answered the question regarding the rotation of Mayor which happens every April or July, based on the election date. With the movement of allfuture City elections to the November General Election, all rotattons will occur in December now. The budget deJicit correction, which went initiallyfrom 1.8m at the Strotegic Plan session to 4.3m after meeting with the individual departments based on their requests and more information entered into the process.
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The actual amount will be o fluid number until the budget is tinalized but the budget presented to the City Councilfor consideration will be balanced. The Plateau Summit project is currently underway; information and pictures con befound on the city website ot www.laverneca.gov/plateau.
He clarified the use of the Ducks game tickets provided by the City of Anaheimfor an executive team outing, which was disclosed as required on the FPPC Form 801 and posted on the City's website. Lastly, on concerns about employees not getting paid, during the negotiation process for expired contracts orliled grievances, employees are always paid.
Mayor Hepburn expressed condolences to the Hanawalt Fomily. Moyor Hepburn's mother celebrated her 93'd Birthday on Saturday, with 18 of her family members. Thanked the residents for their comments, and the Councilfor oll the time devoted to the City, thanked the City Mantgement and stafffor the information provided in the packets. Budgets are taken very seriously.
Communicotion with staff, and city departments are more transpurent than ever. Staff are getting paid per their MOU'x, ond employee groups, with oar attorneys making sure we are doing tlte right thing and paying wltat we should be paying.
ADJOURNMENT - meeting adjourned at 9:32 PM.
Resp e ctfu I ly s u b mitt e d,
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Debra Fritz, CIff
Deputy City Clerk