OTY ()T TAUTRNT
MTNUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSTON, STUDY
SESSION & REGULAR MEETING
oF AUGUST 3,2026
ACTION MINUTES
"SEE IT,4LICS"
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER - meaing colled 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, ond Hepburn.
Council Members Absent: Kashifalghita
Advisory Slalf Present: City Msnager Domer, City Attorney Hall Barlow and Senior Management Analyst Beilslein.
CLOSED SESSION TOPIC
City Atlorney Hall Barlow read the closed session items into the record.
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 General Unit, La Verne Flrefighters Association, La Verne Fire Middle Management Associations, and all Unrepresented Employees.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(dxl). City of Whittier, et al. v. Los Angeles County Superior Court, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 23STCP03579.
The City Council will recess and reconvene at 6:00 PM for the Council Study Session meeting.
STUOY SESSION AGENDA - 6:00 PM.
STUDY SESSION TOPIC - Study Session called to order at 6:06 PM.
Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) lnfestation Report - The County of Los Angeles Fire Department and Agricultural Commissioner Weights & Measures will provide an update on GSOB and its impacts to the City of La Verne.
Rachel Burnap Represerrtative from the Los Angeles County Department of Weighls and Measures gave a presentotion on lhe cufienl infeslation of the Goldspotted Oak Borer.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE . MARINE, LANCE CORPORAL, RICHARD MUNOZ The Cily Council presenled Richard with a Pride of La Verne cerirtcatu.
Council Members Presenl: Crosby, Johnson, Lau, and Hepburn.
Council Members Absent: Kashifolghita
Advisory Staff Present: Cily Manager Domer, City Attorney Hall Barlow and Senior Managemenl Analyst Beilstein.
PRESENTATIONS
2026 Fire Risk Reduction Community List Recognition - The City of La Verne was added to the Board of Forestry's Fire Risk Reduction Community List, recognizing the City's continued efforts to strengthen wildfire preparedness, reduce local fire risk, and protect residents, property, and critical infrastructure.
Fire Marshal St. Ange presented the 2026 Fire Risk Reduction Community List Recognition information.
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.)
Announcemenl received from: Hayley Flores, Yll/CA Regional Coordinator, and Brandon Coatney, LVFD Fire Chief.
Council and Staff Arrnouncements: Mo!or Hepburn on National Night Out, taking care of J)our animols during the hot weather, which activales our cooling center al lhe community cenler and the last concerl in lhe park is on Sunday. Council Member Crosby encouraged everyone lo get their lickels to the Luau Doncefor those with Intellectaal and Developmental Disabilities.
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 confirming no items were pulled by either Council or a member of the Public, il was moved by Lau, seconded by Johnson, and approved 4-0, with Kashifulghita absent.
1. City Council Minutes of the Closed Session & Regular meeting of July 20, 2026.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the minutes. Approved 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. 2 Minutes City Council 8/3/2026 Page 3
Register of Audited Demands in the amount of $14,150,090.35, dated 06/03/26 through 07126126.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the audited demands. Approved
3. Award of Construction Contract for the FY 2025-26 Catch Basin Connector Pipe Screen Retrofit Project. This action will award a construction contract to G2 Construction lnc. in the amount of $'l 15,947.00 for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Catch Basin Connector Pipe Screen Retrofit Project. The project is budgeted using Measure W funds and will support the City's continued compliance with the Regional Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Award a public works construction contract to G2 Construction lnc. the lowest, most responsible bidder, in the amount of $1 15,947.00; and
2. Authorize staff to issue change orders not exceeding 10% ofthe construction budget for a total possible construction contract cost of $127,541 .00; and
3. Authorize staff to issue a purchase order in the amount of $30,000 to RKA Consulting Group to manage and provide inspection services during the Construction Phase ofthe Project.
All recommendations approved.
4 Award of Construction Contract for the Durward Way Bus Pad lmprovement Project. This action will award a construction contract to CT&T Concrete Paving lnc. in the amount of $168,380.00 for the bus pad improvement project located on Dunarard Way. The project will be funded by grant funds from Foothill Transit and Proposition C Local Return funds for the replacement and expansion of bus pads, sidewalk improvements, ADA accessibility updates to the bus stop bench, and solar lighting features to enhance the stop and bring it into compliance with current standards.
Recommendation: That the City Council
'1. Award a public works construction contract to CT&T Concrete Paving lnc. the lowest, most responsible bidder, in the amount of $168,380.00; and
2. Authorize staff to issue change orders not exceeding 10% of the construction budget for a total possible construction contract cost of $185,218.00; and
3. Authorize staff to issue a purchase order in the amount of $25,000 to RKA Consulting Group to manage and provide inspection services during the Construction Phase ofthe Project.
Photography Permit Request from More Media, lNC. Consideration of a Request from More Media, lnc. to conduct a Commercial Photography Shoot at the La Verne Skate Park.
Recommendation: That the Clty Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with More [\redia, lnc. and authorize issuance of the required permit, subject to the applicant satisfying all City permit, insurance, and agreement requirements. Approved
5. A I I re com men datio n s approved.
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6. Resolution Canceling the August 17,2026, City Council Meeting. The second meeting in August 2026 is requested to be canceled due to the lack of business items. Accordingly, the item requires the City Council to adopt a resolution to cancel the meeting.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached resolution titled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, CANCELING THE AUGUST 17,2026, CITY COUNCIL MEEIING." Approved
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Gilead Sciences Development Agreement.
Gilead Sciences, lnc. is requesting approval of a First Amendment to the Development Agreement to exitend the term through May 5, 2031, and update the impact fee provision. No changes are proposed to the approved land uses, development standards, or project entitlements. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendment at its June 10,2026, meeting.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1 . Determine that the proposed First Amendment remains within the scope of the previously adopted lnitial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Addendum prepared for the project, and that no additional environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164; and
2. Conduct a First Reading and waive further readings of an Ordinance titled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA VERNE AND GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18OO WHEELER AVENUE, WITHIN THE ARROW CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN, CASE NO. 56-26DA.'
Planning Manager Bowcock presented this item. Mayor Hepburn opened the Public Hearing.
Council Discussion/Comments: Council Member Lau asked for clarification on the language in the original agreement.
Puhlic Commenls: None
Il was moved by Crosby, seconded by Johnson, and approvecl by o vote of4-0, with Kashifulghita absent.
I First Reading of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Nonconforming Lot Development Standards. First Reading of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment for nonconforming lot development standards to facilitate affordable housing.
Recommendation: That upon conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Council
1. Determine that the proposed ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(bX3), the common sense exemption; and
2. lntroduce by title only and waive further reading of an Ordinance titled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 18.10.060 OF THE LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE TO Minutes City Council 8/3/2026 Page 5
FACILITATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING" amending Section 18.'10.060 of the La Verne Municipal Code related to nonconforming lot development standards to facilitate affordable housing opportunities
Planning Manoger Bowcock presented this item. Mayor Hepburn opened the Public Heoring.
Council Discussion/Comments: Council Member Johnson asked a clarifying question.
Public Comments: None
Il was moved by Crosby, seconded by Lau, and approved by a vote of4-0, wilh Kashifulghita absenl.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Award of One-Year Maintenance Services Agreement to CMAX Commercial Maintenance, lnc. for Gitywide Street Sweeping Service. One-Year Maintenance Services Agreement between the City of La Verne and CMAX Commercial Maintenance, lnc. for Citywide Street Sweeping Services.
9 Recommendation: That the City Council
'1. Waive the formal bidding requirement and approve a One-Year Maintenance Services Agreement between the City of La Verne and CMAX Commercial Maintenance, lnc. for Citywide Street Sweeping Services for a not-to-exceed price of $'173,000.00, including a $'13,000 contingency, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any non-substantive documents necessary to administer and implement the Agreement.
Public Works Director Wu rcported on this item
Council Discussion/Comments: Coancil apprecialed lhe level of detail provided and getting a conlracl comporoble lo the prior contract.
Public Comments: Danito Beauchamp, La Verne resident.
Il wos moved by Johnson, seconded by Crosby, and approved by a vote of 4-0, with Kashifalghita absent.
10. 2026 Christmas Morning Community Partnership Agreement. For the 2026 Christmas Morning event, the community group Christmas Morning in La Verne has proposed serving as the lead community organization, with support and coordination from City Staff and the use of City resources. Pursuant to Administrative Regulation 129, City Council approval is required for community events that involve the use of City Staff and resources.
Recommendation: That the City Council
1 . Provide additional or alternative direction on the scope of the proposed Christmas Morning event;
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2. Authorize the City Manager to finalize the agreement based on City Council direction and execute the agreement with Christmas Morning in La Verne within the approved budget; and
3. Approve a not-to-exceed amount of funding of $16,000, in lieu of the City fully producing the event, to assist Christmas [tlorning in La Verne in the implementation of the Christmas Morning event.
Management Anolyst Blockinger and Christmas Morning in La Verne Committee Representative Scott Dilley reported on this item.
Council Discussion/Comments: Council discussion on this motter wos in depth. Overoll, the Council expressed strong support for continuing the Christmas morning tradition while ensuring that the event is properly insured, financially responsible, community-led, and sustainable in future years.
Public Comments: Craig Baumunk, La Verne resident.
Final Direction: Council decided to provide $13,000 in seed funding to the Christmas Day Celebrstion Committee, with the remaining $3,000 reserved for City-related costs. City Manoger wos authorized toftnalize an sgreement with the committee.
It was moved by Hepburn, seconded by Crosby, and opproved by o vote of 4-0, with Kashifulghita absent.
11. Declaration of SchoolZone Prima Facie Speed Limit from 25 Miles Per Hour (MPH)to 20 MPH in the City of La Verne. This action will declare by resolution, the prima facie speed limit in a schoolzone when children are present as 20 miles per hour (MPH) in the City of La Verne.
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 382 which was signed into law on October 10,2025, jurisdictions will have the authority to lower the school zone speed limit from 25 MPH to 20 MPH.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT IN SCHOOL ZONES WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT AS 20 MILES PER HOUR'for the purpose of reducing the schoolzone speed limit from 25 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour per AB 382.
City Engineer Howing reported on this item.
Counctl Discussion/Comments: Council asked several clarifying questions regarding the delinition of a school zone, and whether bicycles and E-Bikes are required to follow this new speed limit law.
Public Comments: Donita Beauchamp, La Verne resident.
It was moved by Lau, seconded by Crosby, and approved by a vote of 4-0, with Kashifulghita absent.
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12, Consideration of First Amendment to Agreement Regarding Design and Construction of the Goldline Transit Oriented Development Pedestrian Bridge by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and the City of La Verne. The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments is requesting a First Amendment to an Agreement related to the Gold Line Transit Oriented Development Pedestrian Bridge, which will connect the La Verne/Fairplex Transit Station with the Fairplex property on the south side of Arrow Highway.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Agreement Regarding Design and Construction of the Goldline Transit Oriented Development Pedestrian Bridge and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and related documents.
City Engineer Howing reported on this item.
Council Discussion/Comments : Co uncil asked several clarify ing questions, It wos moved by Crosby, seconded by Lou, and approved by o vote of 4-0, with Kashdalghito absent.
WALK ON ITEM
City Attorney Hall Barlow requested Councils approval to walk on a letter to the L/l County Measure G Task Force requesting that they listen to cities regarding recommendations to be made to the Board of Supervisors, this issue arose ofter the posting of the agenda and requires action before the next regular council meeting.
Council Member Crosby questioned the timing of the walk on item, why il was not announced or done at the beginning of the meeting to allow residents to comment if interested.
City Attorney Holl Barlow noted thot the timing was an oversight due to the presentation.
It was molioned by Lau, seconded by Crosby ond approved 4-0, with Kashifalghita obsent to wolk the item onto the agenda.
Cig Manager Domer presented the item details to Council.
Council and Stalf Comments: Council had clarifying comments Public Comments: Danita Beouchamp, Lo Verne resident.
Motion to approve sending a letter to have engogement from our cities to be able to discuss the new CEO posilion for the Meosure G Task Force, so moved by Crosby, seconded by Lau and approved 4-0 with Kashifalghita absent.
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 Public Comments: None
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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: Dunita Beouchomp, Lo Verne resident.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEET!NG 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 Bil 1234.
Council Member Lau uttended the Shell Station re-opening, National Night Out is tomorrow night at Las Flores Park, Rev'd Up Coffee is having its ribbon cutting on Thursday, also the SAt' Anniversary of the Tenderloin is on August 12tt', thanked Monagement Analyst Blockingerfor the success of the Route 66 Passport progrom.
Council Member Crosby appreciates the insights and comments, Nationol Night Out, which will be very hot, usually the hottest night of the year, and proposed renaming the event to the Hot Night Out. Thanked the stoff in Public Works and Parks & Reueation for all they do.
Council Member Johnson also thanked stalf and expressed his appreciation for all they do.
Mayor Hepburn thanked staff and reminded everyone that the tinal concert in the park will be on Sunday, August 9tt', at 6:30 pm at Heritage Park with The Answer performing.
ADJOURNMENT - meeting was odjourned at 9:07 PM.
Resp ectful ly s u b mitt ed,
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Debra Fritz, CMC{
Deputy City Clerk