La Verne public meetings in 2023

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting agenda. The provided text is mostly procedural, listing agenda documents and a corrected item related to HVAC. No specific decisions or discussion topics are detailed in the available text.

• Corrected Item 3: HVAC

Planning Commission

The La Verne Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with three public hearings: a variance for a front porch at 2221 Seventh Street, a conditional use permit amendment for beer and wine sales at the University of La Verne campus, and a conditional use permit for expanding a full alcohol license at 2134/2136 Third Street. The commission will also consider minutes from the previous meeting and receive public comments.

• Variance for front porch encroaching into front yard setback at 2221 Seventh Street (Case 122-23VAR)
• Conditional use permit amendment for on-site beer and wine sales at University of La Verne campus, 1950 Third Street (Case 127-23CUP)
• Conditional use permit for expansion of full alcohol license at 2134/2136 Third Street (Case 119-23CUP)
• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2023 meeting

Public Finance Authority (EIFD)

This is a procedural agenda for the La Verne Public Financing Authority (EIFD) meeting on December 13, 2023. The agenda contains only document listings with no specific action items, decisions, or discussion topics provided. It appears to be a boilerplate or placeholder agenda.

• No specific action items listed

Development Review Committee (DRC)

The Development Review Committee will consider three project reviews, including a request to amend the University of La Verne's conditional use permit to allow on-site beer and wine sales at Barbara's Place, a campus coffee shop. The committee will also review a request to expand a full alcohol license at 2134/2136 Third Street and a variance for a front porch at 2221 Seventh Street. The agenda includes approval of the November 7, 2023 action minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit amendment for on-site beer and wine sales at University of La Verne, 1950 Third Street (Case 127-23CUP)
• Conditional Use Permit for expansion of full alcohol license at 2134/2136 Third Street (Case 119-23CUP)
• Variance request for front porch within front yard setback at 2221 Seventh Street (Case 122-23VAR)
• Approval of action minutes from November 7, 2023 meeting

City Council

The agenda for the December 4, 2023 La Verne City Council meeting is provided, but the text contains only the meeting date and document titles, with no specific agenda items listed. The actual decisions or discussions are not described in the supplied text.

• No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text

Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Agendas

The Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Advisory Board will meet to review recaps of the Cruisin La Verne and Holiday Stroll events, discuss a patio expansion at Café Wong, and consider canceling the January meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the November 6, 2023 minutes and committee reports.

• Café Wong's patio expansion discussion
• Cancellation of January meeting
• Cruisin La Verne recap
• Holiday Stroll recap
• Approval of November 6, 2023 minutes

Youth and Family Action Committee

The committee will hear reports from the School Resource Officer and the La Verne Unified School District. Tri-City Mental Health is scheduled to give a presentation, and the committee will discuss program development. The December meeting has been cancelled.

• SRO Report
• BUSD Report
• Tri-City Mental Health presentation
• Program development discussion
• Cancellation of December meeting

City Council

The La Verne City Council is meeting on November 20, 2023, with the agenda including a review of plans for 1941 White Avenue. The agenda packet is available for public reference, and the meeting appears to focus on this specific item.

• Review of plans for 1941 White Avenue

Senior Advisory Committee

The La Verne Senior Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear a guest speaker, and receive updates on senior nutrition programs, bingo finances, account balance, and other monthly items. The agenda is largely routine updates and reports, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Congregate meals averaged 31 participants per week in October
• Meals on Wheels: 720 meals served to 46 La Verne recipients in October
• Account balance update: $6,448.54
• Guest speaker: Jen Sancen, Aging Next
• Bingo financial report to be presented

Planning Commission

The La Verne Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider granting a variance from the two-car garage requirement for a home addition at 2034 Cottage Place. The property owners, Eric and Mariah Odegaard, propose adding 578 square feet (a bedroom and bathroom) to their 864-square-foot home, but the lot's unique alley-only access makes building a garage infeasible. Staff recommends approval, and the commission will also receive a development update.

• Public hearing on Case No. 111-23VAR: variance from two-car garage requirement for a 578 sq ft addition at 2034 Cottage Place
• Resolution No. 1314 would approve the variance, citing the property's alley-only frontage and inability to site a garage
• Conditions include retaining existing parking (driveway and porte-cochere) and limiting future additions without a new variance
• Development update from staff on current projects
• Approval of October 11, 2023 minutes

Development Review Committee (DRC)

The Development Review Committee will consider a request by Eric and Mariah Odegaard for a variance from the two-car garage requirement to allow a 578-square-foot addition (one bedroom and one bathroom) to their single-family home at 2034 Cottage Place. The property is uniquely accessed only via an alley, making garage construction infeasible. Staff recommends approval, and the committee will vote on whether to recommend the variance to the Planning Commission.

• Variance Case No. 111-23VAR for 2034 Cottage Place to waive two-car garage requirement
• Proposed addition: 578 sq ft (bedroom and bathroom) to existing 864 sq ft home
• Property is one of only three parcels with sole frontage on Cottage Place alley
• Staff recommends approval; committee will vote on recommendation to Planning Commission
• Approval of prior meeting minutes (October 3, 2023)

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision. The document references an agenda packet but provides no details on any actions, proposals, or public hearings.

Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Agendas

The Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Advisory Board is meeting to discuss new business, including a homeless outreach services presentation and a Halloween recap, and to continue updates on the Holiday Stroll. The board will also receive committee reports and updates from city staff, the university, marketing, the chamber, and social media, along with a financial report.

• Homeless Outreach Services Presentation
• Halloween Recap
• Holiday Stroll Update
• Cruisin La Verne Car Show on Nov. 18
• Holiday Stroll on Dec. 2

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting agenda that contains only procedural references to an agenda PDF and an agenda packet PDF. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

Youth and Family Action Committee

The Youth & Family Action Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear a presentation from the Ruth & Joseph C. Reed Foundation, and review programs, including reports from the School Resource Officer and the Bonita Unified School District. The agenda is mostly routine, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Presentation by Dan Harden on the Ruth & Joseph C. Reed Foundation
• Program review
• School Resource Officer (SRO) report
• Bonita Unified School District (BUSD) report
• Approval of minutes from September 26, 2023

Senior Advisory Committee

The La Verne Senior Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear from a fire department guest speaker, and receive updates on senior nutrition programs, bingo finances, account balance, and various monthly reports. The agenda is largely routine updates and reports, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Guest speaker Lonnie Shipman from La Verne Fire Department
• Congregate meals averaged 29 participants per week in September; Meals on Wheels unavailable
• Bingo financial report to be presented
• Account balance update: $5,504.87
• Public comments period for non-agenda items

City Council

This agenda is mostly procedural, listing the regular and study session meeting and associated documents. No specific decisions or discussion items are detailed in the provided text.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request for conditional use permits to allow Golf Envy, LLC to operate a golf simulator business. The proposal includes permission for the facility to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Conditional Use Permit for 24-hour operation of golf simulator/training facility
• Proposed business location: 1211 Foothill Boulevard (Gateway Pointe shopping center)
• Proposed occupancy limit of 20 persons
• Prohibition of food, drink sales, and alcohol consumption on-site

Development Review Committee (DRC)

The Development Review Committee will consider recommending approval of two conditional use permits for Golf Envy, a golf simulator business at 1211 Foothill Boulevard, including 24-hour operation. The committee will also approve minutes from the September 5, 2023 meeting. Staff recommends approval, subject to conditions such as onsite staff at all times and occupancy limits.

• Conditional use permits for Golf Envy, a golf simulator business, at 1211 Foothill Boulevard
• Request for 24-hour operation, seven days a week
• Occupancy limited to 53 people; second restroom required
• Parking ratio change from retail to arcade, reducing required spaces from 12 to 9
• Approval of action minutes from September 5, 2023

City Council

This agenda is for the La Verne City Council regular and study session on October 2, 2023. The provided text contains only the agenda header and document links, with no specific items listed, so it is essentially procedural boilerplate.

Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Agendas

The Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from August 7, 2023, and receive updates on the upcoming Holiday Stroll and other committee reports. The agenda includes a calendar of events and public comment, with no new business items listed.

• Approval of August 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Holiday Stroll update (Dec. 2, 3-7pm)
• Calendar: Halloween Oct. 31, Cruisin La Verne Car Show Nov. 18, Holiday Stroll Dec. 2
• City, University, Marketing, Chamber, Social Media, and Financial reports

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting agenda for September 28, 2023, but the provided text contains only a reference to meeting materials and the agenda PDF itself, with no specific items listed. The agenda appears to be procedural or incomplete, offering no concrete decisions or discussions to report.

• No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text

Youth and Family Action Committee

The Youth and Family Action Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive reports from the School Resource Officer and the Bonita Unified School District, and conduct a program review and brainstorming session. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 22, 2023
• School Resource Officer (SRO) report
• Bonita Unified School District (BUSD) report
• Program review and brainstorming session
• Public comment period

Senior Advisory Committee

The La Verne Senior Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates on senior nutrition programs, bingo financials, account balances, and various monthly reports. The agenda includes a guest speaker from Tri-City and public comments, but no major decisions or proposals are listed.

• Congregate meals averaged 34 participants per week in August
• Meals on Wheels served 713 meals to 42 La Verne recipients in August
• Account balance update: $5,316.44
• Guest speaker: Paulina Ale and Rachel Straight from Tri-City
• Bingo financial report to be presented

Planning Commission

The La Verne Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a continued variance for an accessory structure at 5725 Old Wheeler Road, an annexation and pre-zoning at 406 Baseline Road, and a conditional use permit amendment and variance for carports and solar panels at 1020 Baseline Road. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 14, 2023 meeting and hear public comment.

• Variance to reduce front yard setback from 25 feet to 10 feet 6 inches for an 800 sq ft accessory structure at 5725 Old Wheeler Road
• Annexation and pre-zoning of property at 406 Baseline Road
• Conditional use permit amendment and variance for carports and solar panels at 1020 Baseline Road
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2023 meeting

Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Agendas

The Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for September 11, 2023, due to a lack of business. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business

Development Review Committee (DRC)

The Development Review Committee will consider a request to amend a conditional use permit and grant a variance to build two carports with solar panels at 1020 Baseline Road. The project also requires a precise plan review. The committee will forward a recommendation to the Planning Commission.

• Variance to reduce front yard setback to 9 feet 4 inches at 1020 Baseline Road
• Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 125-14CUP for two carports (Sections A and B)
• Carports will support 144 solar panels (77 on Section A, 67 on Section B)
• Precise Plan Review (Case No. 83-23PPR) for carports and parking lot
• Applicant: Milad Queijan for Antiochian House of Studies

City Council

The City Council approved the annexation of territory into Community Facilities District No. 11-1 and the levying of special taxes on that area following special elections. The Council also authorized several equipment purchases and set a public hearing for a tract map time extension.

• Approved annexation of Area 2023-01 into CFD No. 11-1 (3-0)
• Approved levying of special taxes on newly annexed area of 2023-01 (3-0)
• Retroactively approved purchase of four 2023 Ford F-150 Pick-ups for $155,662.68
• Approved Resolution No. 23-62 granting City Manager authority to purchase budgeted vehicles/equipment over $75,000
• Approved $161,000 purchase order with Motorola Solutions Inc. for Fire Department mobile radios
• Approved Resolution No. 23-57 setting a Sept. 18, 2023 public hearing for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 82001 time extension
• Decided to readvertise the Public Financing Authority vacancy (4-0)
• Approved August 21, 2023 meeting minutes and Register of Audited Demands

Youth and Family Action Committee

The La Verne Youth and Family Action Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on its proposed 2023-24 budget, along with reviewing the minutes from its June 27, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes only these items, with no other substantive business listed.

• Review of 2023-24 YFAC proposed budget
• Approval of June 27, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee approved the June 27, 2023, meeting minutes. The committee will use its remaining budget to cover the $18,000 cost of the summer lunch program after a $7,000 grant proved insufficient. City staff have submitted a 501c3 application to the IRS to seek long-term sustainability and potential funding from the Ruth Reed Foundation.

• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Decided to use remaining YFAC budget to cover summer lunch program costs

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting. The agenda consists solely of the meeting materials and agenda packet, with no specific action items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

The City Council approved a legal settlement and authorized a 14-unit single-family subdivision at 1977 Golden Hills Road. The council also declared various police and public works assets as surplus and reduced a performance bond for the Creekside at La Verne project.

• Accepted $576,108 settlement from Monsanto in Long Beach v. Monsanto litigation (4-0)
• Approved Final Tract Map No. 71373 for 14 detached single-family homes at 1977 Golden Hills Road (4-0)
• Approved destruction of obsolete Police Department equipment
• Approved sale of surplus Public Works vehicles and equipment
• Authorized reduction of Performance Bond to approximately 15% for Tract Map No. 72428 (Creekside at La Verne)
• Continued Public Hearing for Annexation into Community Facilities District No. 11-1 to September 5, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including August 7 minutes and Treasurer's Report (4-0)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive updates on senior nutrition programs, and hear a financial report on bingo. The committee will also review the account balance of $5,351.23 and receive monthly updates on program fees, Mt. SAC classes, Aging Next, facilities, and upcoming events. Public comments will be taken on items not on the agenda.

• Congregate meals averaged 30 participants per week in June and 40 in July
• Meals on Wheels: 692 meals to 42 recipients in June; 656 meals to 44 recipients in July
• Account balance update: $5,351.23
• Bingo financial report to be presented
• Next meeting scheduled for September 20, 2023

The committee approved the minutes from the June 21, 2023, meeting. Members reviewed program statistics for nutrition, bingo, and Aging Next, and noted an upcoming landscaping project at Veterans Hall.

• Approved minutes of the June 21, 2023 meeting

Planning Commission

The La Verne Planning Commission cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for August 9, 2023, because a quorum was not reached. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting date is not specified in this notice.

City Council

The La Verne City Council is holding a regular meeting on August 7, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes a study session on Christmas Morning and consideration of first-draft 2023-2024 budgets for two mobile home parks (LV Mobile County Club and Valley Ranch MHP). The agenda packet is available for public review.

• Study session on Christmas Morning
• LV Mobile County Club MHP 2023-2024 budget first draft
• Valley Ranch MHP 2023-2024 budget first draft

The City Council met for a study session to review the logistics and community input regarding the city's Christmas Morning tradition. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Agendas

The Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Advisory Board will meet to discuss new business, including the University Dinner Crawl and selecting a date for the 2024 Cool Cruise. They will also review minutes from the June 19, 2023 special meeting and receive committee reports. The agenda includes a calendar of upcoming events and public comment.

• University Dinner Crawl discussion
• Cool Cruise date selection: March 30, 2024 or April 6, 2024
• Approval of June 19, 2023 minutes
• Upcoming events: E and 2nd Street Project Ceremony (Aug 15), Halloween (Oct 31), Cruisin La Verne Car Show (Nov 18), Holiday Stroll (Dec 2)

The board approved the minutes from the June 19, 2023 meeting and supported a date change for the 2024 Cool Cruise. Members also received updates on upcoming events and city staff support.

• Approved June 19, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Supported moving 2024 Cool Cruise date to Saturday, April 6, 2024 (4-0)

Development Review Committee (DRC)

The La Verne Development Review Committee is meeting to review two project applications: a lot line adjustment for University of La Verne properties at 1837 Wheeler Avenue, and a reasonable accommodation request for an unpermitted enclosed terrace at 2749 Damien Avenue. Staff recommends approval for the lot line adjustment and denial for the reasonable accommodation.

• Lot line adjustment (Case 50-23LLA) at 1837 Wheeler Avenue for University of La Verne, APNs 8378-010-048 and 8378-010-049
• Reasonable accommodation (Case 44-23RA) and precise plan review (45-23PPR) at 2749 Damien Avenue for an enclosed terrace above garage
• Staff recommends denial of reasonable accommodation due to code violations and design incompatibility
• Public comment period and approval of June 6, 2023 action minutes

The Development Review Committee approved a lot line adjustment for one property and continued a reasonable accommodation project to a future meeting. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 6, 2023 meeting.

• Approved amended minutes of June 6, 2023 meeting (3-0)
• Approved Case No. 50-23LLA lot line adjustment at 1837 Wheeler Avenue (3-0)
• Continued Case Nos. 44-23RA & 45-23PPR reasonable accommodation at 2749 Damien Avenue to September 5, 2023 (3-0)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda includes only the meeting notice and the agenda packet, indicating procedural business.

The City Council interviewed 10 applicants for the Planning Commission. The Council reached a consensus to finalize selections at a meeting tentatively scheduled for August 7, 2023.

• Conducted Planning Commission interviews with 10 applicants
• Consensus reached to finalize selections at the August 7, 2023 meeting

Youth and Family Action Committee

The regular meeting of the Youth and Family Action Committee scheduled for July 25, 2023, is cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on August 22, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of La Verne City Hall.

• Meeting cancelled for July 25, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for August 22, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
• Location: Council Chambers, La Verne City Hall, 3660 D Street

City Council

The La Verne City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with several employee organizations, including police, fire, and city employee associations. The only public action is the closed session; no other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 for labor negotiations
• Negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney
• Employee organizations: La Verne City Employees Association, Police Officers' Association, Police Middle Management Association, Firefighters' Association, and unrepresented employees

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting agenda with only the agenda and agenda packet listed as items. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda and agenda packet for the July 17, 2023 regular meeting

The City Council held organizational elections to appoint the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts, housing agreements, and the acceptance of a state grant for DUI enforcement.

• Appointed Mayor Hepburn as Mayor (unanimous)
• Appointed Council Member Lau as Mayor Pro Tem (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-44 to annex territory into Community Facilities District No. 11-1 (4-0)
• Approved $65,600 contract with TVR Construction Engineering, LLC for CDBG sidewalk repairs
• Approved Affordable Housing Covenants for 17-unit project at 2109 White Avenue
• Adopted Joint Tax Transfer Resolution for Baseline Road annexation
• Approved Resolution No. 23-48 to authorize an additional Community Services Specialist position
• Accepted $220,153.92 grant from California Highway Patrol for DUI enforcement

City Council

This agenda is for a joint City Council meeting on July 6, 2023. The only listed item is the joint meeting itself, with no specific agenda items or documents provided. The agenda appears to be procedural or informational only.

The City Councils of San Dimas and La Verne held a public community meeting to discuss a proposed permanent supportive housing development at 740 E. Foothill. Presentations were provided by National Core and various Los Angeles County agencies. No action was taken.

Planning Commission

The La Verne Planning Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 12, 2023, citing a lack of business. No items were on the agenda for discussion or decision. The notice was issued on July 5, 2023.

• Cancellation of the July 12, 2023 Planning Commission regular meeting
• Reason given: lack of business

City Council

The regular La Verne City Council meeting scheduled for July 3, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. is cancelled due to limited need. The next regular meeting will be held on July 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., streamed live on the city's website. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Cancellation of July 3, 2023 regular meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for July 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

Public Finance Authority (EIFD)

The Public Financing Authority approved the annual report of activities for the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District for fiscal year 2022-23. The board also received updates on development activities regarding the A line and proposed projects on White Avenue, First Street, and at the Fairplex.

• Approved minutes from December 12, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-01 adopting the EIFD annual report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (3-0)

Youth and Family Action Committee

The Youth & Family Action Committee is meeting to discuss several youth and family programs, including the summer lunch program, school counseling, and a report from the School Resource Officer. They will also hear a BUSD report and an introduction from Dan Harden regarding YFAC funding and programs. The agenda includes approval of minutes from January 24, 2023, and public comment.

• Summer Lunch Program discussion
• School Counseling Program report
• SRO (School Resource Officer) report
• Dan Harden introduction on YFAC Funding & Programs
• Approval of minutes from January 24, 2023

The committee approved the minutes from the January 24th meeting. Members discussed student absenteeism, the Summer Lunch Program's increased attendance, and the requirement for the committee to become a 501(c)(3) to receive funding from the Ruth Reed Foundation.

• Approved January 24th meeting minutes

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will review May nutrition program participation, hear a Bingo financial report, and receive updates on the account balance, program fees, Mt. SAC classes, and facilities. The agenda is largely routine updates and upcoming events, with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Grab-&-Go meals averaged 148 participants per week in May
• Congregate meals averaged 36 participants per week in May
• Meals on Wheels: 749 meals served to 41 La Verne recipients in May
• Account balance: $5,725.25
• Upcoming events include Fourth of July parade and fireworks, excursions, and senior seminars

The committee approved the minutes from the May 17, 2023, meeting. The session primarily consisted of reports on senior nutrition programs, bingo finances, and a review of upcoming community events.

• Approved minutes of the May 17, 2023 meeting

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting agenda containing only the agenda document itself, with no listed action items, discussions, or public hearings. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive business scheduled.

The City Council met in a special session and took action regarding a legal case. The council voted to deny a tender from the Bonita Unified School District in the case of Wheeler v. City of La Verne, et al.

• Denied Bonita Unified School District's tender in Wheeler v. City of La Verne, et al. (3-0)

City Council

This agenda contains only the agenda and agenda packet documents for the regular City Council meeting. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

The City Council adopted the fiscal year 2023-24 budget with total appropriations of $104,144,155. The council also approved several special tax levies for community facilities districts and authorized a purchase for the Amherst Treatment Plant.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-34 for the 2023-24 budget (3-0)
• Approved $133,350 sole source purchase for Amherst Treatment Plant fractal plates (3-0)
• Approved participation in SGVCOG Crisis Assistance Response & Engagement Program (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-37 increasing CFD No. 90-1 special tax by 3.7% (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-38 for CFD No. 11-1 special fire tax levy (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-36 for participation in the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-35 for tax sharing regarding 42 proposed single-family homes (3-0)
• Reappointed Scott Snider and Bette Donovan to Senior Advisory Committee (3-0)

Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Agendas

The Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Advisory Board will meet to discuss city/association duties, follow up on Wine Walk action items including donations and next year's date and ticket prices, form a Beer Walk committee, gauge interest in a Farmer's Market, consider support for a band at the University Dinner Crawl, and cancel the July 3rd meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the April 3, 2023 minutes and committee reports.

• Discussion on City/Association Duties
• Post Wine Walk action items: donation to SD/LV Soroptomist, next year's date and ticket prices, donation of wine
• Beer Walk Committee formation
• Farmer's Market interest
• Cancellation of July 3rd meeting

The Board approved a $2,500 donation to the San Dimas/La Verne Soroptimist and set ticket prices and the date for the 2024 Wine Walk. The September Beer Walk was postponed due to a lack of coordinators. The Board also agreed to support the University's annual Dinner Crawl band sponsorship.

• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved $2,500 donation to San Dimas/La Verne Soroptimist (4-0)
• Set 2024 Wine Walk date for April 27, 2024 and ticket prices at $65 for participants and $35 for non-drinkers (4-0)
• Postponed September Beer Walk event
• Approved sponsorship of the band for the University Dinner Crawl in August (4-0)
• Cancelled July 3rd Board Meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a post-fitness wellness facility. A variance request for an accessory structure was continued to a future meeting due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved Case No. 52-23CUP for a post-fitness wellness facility at 2145 Foothill Boulevard, Unit A (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 26, 2023 and May 10, 2023 (3-0)
• Continued Case No. 54-23VAR regarding a front yard setback variance at 5725 Old Wheeler Road to July 12

Development Review Committee (DRC)

The La Verne Development Review Committee will consider three project reviews: a precise plan and variance for an 800-square-foot gazebo at 5725 Old Wheeler Road, a conditional use permit for the Recovery Lab at 2145 Foothill Boulevard Unit A, and a precise plan for 48 residential lofts at 2366-2336 1st Street. The committee will also approve minutes from May 2 and May 9, 2023.

• Gazebo variance to reduce front yard setback from 25 feet to 10 feet 6 inches at 5725 Old Wheeler Road
• Conditional use permit for Recovery Lab at 2145 Foothill Boulevard Unit A
• Precise plan for 48 residential lofts at 2366-2336 1st Street
• Approval of action minutes from May 2 and May 9, 2023

The Development Review Committee approved a front yard setback variance for a gazebo and the 1st Street Lofts project. The committee also recommended approval for a recovery lab conditional use permit.

• Approved Case No. 54-23VAR gazebo variance at 5725 Old Wheeler Road (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Case No. 52-23CUP recovery lab at 2145 Foothill Boulevard (3-0)
• Approved Case No. 69-21PPR 1st Street Lofts at 2366-2336 18 Street (2-0)
• Approved action minutes from May 2, 2023 and May 9, 2023 (3-0)

City Council

This is a budget study session agenda with two items: the agenda itself and a budget study session PowerPoint. No specific decisions or discussion details are provided in the agenda text.

• Budget study session PowerPoint presentation

The City Council held a study session to review the draft 2023-24 Fiscal Year City Budget of $102.7 million. The Council conceptually approved the proposed budget and directed Department Heads to seek alternative revenue sources for unfunded items. Formal approval via Resolution is scheduled for June 19, 2023.

• Conceptually approved the proposed 2023-24 City budget
• Directed Department Heads to identify other revenue sources for unfunded budget items instead of using budget reserves or unprogrammed funds

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting with only the agenda and agenda packet listed; no specific action items are detailed in the provided text.

• No specific items listed beyond agenda and packet

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1116 to update Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) zoning provisions. The Council also approved several vehicle purchases, a printer lease, and a new Code Compliance Officer classification. Additionally, the Council authorized street closures for a high school graduation and infrastructure projects.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1116 updating Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) zoning provisions
• Approved $194,997 purchase of a new Water Division dump truck and $117,029 appropriation (4-0)
• Approved $33,883 appropriation for a Streets dump truck (4-0)
• Approved 63-month printer/copier lease with Kyocera Document Solutions West at $1,041.16 monthly
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-28 creating a Code Compliance Officer classification
• Approved street closure of Durward Way on June 8, 2023, for Bonita High School Graduation
• Approved temporary closures of E and Second and D and Second Streets for improvement projects
• Approved Register of Audited Demands (4-0)

Youth and Family Action Committee

The Youth and Family Action Committee's regular meeting scheduled for May 23, 2023, is cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on June 27, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of La Verne City Hall.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: June 27, 2023, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, La Verne City Hall

Senior Advisory Committee

The La Verne Senior Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates on senior nutrition programs, bingo finances, account balance, program fees, and upcoming events. The agenda includes a guest speaker and reports from various subcommittees, but no major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Grab-&-Go meals averaged 156 participants per week in April
• Congregate meals averaged 43 participants per week in April
• Meals on Wheels: 590 meals served to 40 recipients in April
• Account balance update: $7,728.40
• Upcoming events include excursions and a Memorial Day ceremony

The committee approved the minutes from the April 19, 2023, meeting. The session primarily consisted of reports on senior nutrition programs, bingo finances, and upcoming community events.

• Approved minutes of the April 19, 2023 meeting

City Council

The City Council met in closed session for a conference with labor negotiators. City Attorney Barlow reported that no action was taken during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council approved a consent calendar including two payment registers totaling $2,298,541.07 and an appropriation of $31,250 for special needs programs. The Council also approved a project list for Senate Bill 1 road funding and scheduled public hearings for district reports.

• Approved Register of Audited Demands for $1,647,504.66 and $651,036.41
• Approved $31,250 appropriation for special needs events, training, and materials
• Approved SB1 project list for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Resolution No. 23-18)
• Approved street closure of Magnolia Avenue for Memorial Day Ceremony on May 29, 2023
• Scheduled June 5, 2023 public hearing for Old Town La Verne BID Annual Report
• Scheduled June 19, 2023 public hearing for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 6 Engineer's Report
• Proclaimed May 21-27, 2023 as Public Works Week
• Proclaimed May 2023 as Military Appreciation Month

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a music and performing arts facility and granted a front yard setback variance for a home. The commission also approved the Capital Improvement Program and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved Resolution 1301 for front yard setback variance at 1122 Sandhurst Lane (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 1304 for Creative Cultivation Studio music school at 2232 D Street, Suite 201 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 1305 regarding the Capital Improvement Program (4-0)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Development Review Committee (DRC)

The Development Review Committee approved the installation of seven new shade structures at the La Verne Aquatics Center. The decision was made following a project review of Case No. 55-23PPR.

• Approved Case No. 55-23PPR for seven new shade structures at 3175 Bolling Avenue (3-0)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting agenda for May 3, 2023, but the provided text contains only document references and no specific agenda items. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• No action items listed
• No public hearings scheduled
• No contracts or dollar amounts mentioned

Development Review Committee (DRC)

The La Verne Development Review Committee will review four project applications, including a variance for a garage addition encroaching into the front setback at 1122 Sandhurst Lane, a conditional use permit for a creative cultivation studio at 2232 D Street, a public art project at 2109 White Avenue, and a new industrial building with lot line adjustment at 1415 and 1421 Palomares Avenue. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 10, 2023 meeting. All projects are categorically exempt from CEQA.

• Variance for garage addition encroaching 8'11" into front setback at 1122 Sandhurst Lane
• Conditional use permit for creative cultivation studio at 2232 D Street, Suite 201
• Public art project at 2109 White Avenue
• New industrial building and lot line adjustment at 1415 and 1421 Palomares Avenue
• Approval of action minutes from January 10, 2023

The Development Review Committee recommended approval for a residential garage variance and a conditional use permit for a studio. The committee also approved a public art project and recommended approval for a new industrial building and lot line adjustment.

• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended approval of garage addition variance at 1122 Sandhurst Lane with HOA conditions (3-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Creative Cultivation Studio at 2232 D Street with revised hours (3-0)
• Approved public art project at 2109 White Avenue with third party appraiser condition (2-0)
• Recommended approval of new industrial building and lot line adjustment at 1415 and 1421 Palomares Avenue with utility conditions (2-0)

Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Agendas

The Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, May 1, 2023. The notice provides no other business items or discussion topics.

• Cancellation of the May 1, 2023 regular meeting

City Council

This agenda contains only the agenda and agenda packet for the May 1, 2023, City Council meeting. No specific action items, discussions, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.

The City Council approved a new ticket distribution policy and increased the monthly paramedic service fee. The council also appointed two new members to the Active Transportation Committee and declared several vehicles and equipment items as surplus.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-15 adopting a Ticket Distribution Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-16 increasing monthly paramedic service fee from $5.91 to $6.35 (unanimous)
• Declared five vehicles and three pieces of equipment as surplus (unanimous)
• Appointed Sabine Stieber to the Active Transportation Committee for a four-year term (unanimous)
• Denied appointment of Muir Davis to the Active Transportation Committee (2-3)
• Appointed Jarrod Palmer to the Active Transportation Committee for a four-year term (4-1)
• Approved City Council Minutes from April 17, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Register of Audited Demands for $1,678,536.34 and $321,360.80 (unanimous)

City Council

The La Verne City Council is holding a special meeting for a preliminary budget study session at 4:30 pm. The agenda contains only this single item, with no specific budget details or decisions listed in the provided text.

• Preliminary budget study session at 4:30 pm

The City Council reviewed presentations on the preliminary budget and Capital Improvement Programs for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Council directed staff to proceed with the preferred budget, with further detailed presentations from department heads scheduled for June 5.

• Directed staff to move forward with the preferred budget

Planning Commission

The La Verne Planning Commission is holding a continued public hearing to consider recommending approval of Ordinance No. 1116, which updates the city's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations to comply with recent state laws. The commission will also consider a separate draft ordinance (Resolution No. 1302) to govern SB9 development, which allows lot splits and two-unit projects. Both items are continued from previous meetings and are up for recommendation to the City Council.

• Draft Ordinance No. 1116 updates Title 18.120 (ADU and JADU regulations) to comply with state law, including SB 897 and AB 2221
• Removes prohibition on ADUs in Very High Fire Severity Zones, per state law
• Sets ADU height standards: minimum 16 feet, up to 18 feet near transit, 25 feet for attached units
• Exempts ADUs from parking requirements when built with a new single- or multi-family dwelling
• Draft SB9 ordinance (Resolution No. 1302) proposes changes to Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 18 (Zoning)

The Planning Commission voted to recommend two ordinances to the City Council regarding housing regulations. These updates align city code with state laws concerning accessory dwelling units and urban lot splits.

• Recommended approval of Resolution 1303 to update ADU provisions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Resolution 1302 to implement SB 9 urban lot splits and residential unit development (5-0)

Youth and Family Action Committee

The Youth & Family Action Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear reports from the Bonita Unified School District and School Resource Officers, and discuss the school counseling program and nonprofit status. Public comment is also scheduled. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 24, 2023
• BUSD report
• SRO report
• Discussion of school counseling program
• Discussion of nonprofit status

City Council

The La Verne City Council will conduct interviews for two vacancies on the Active Transportation Committee. Eight applicants will be interviewed during the meeting. The council will then decide who to appoint to the committee.

• Interviews for Active Transportation Committee vacancies
• Applicants: Angie Anderson, Andrew D'Amico, Muir G. Davis, Zachary Hamel, John Hill, Curtis McPherson, Jarrod Palmer, Sabine Stieber

Senior Advisory Committee

The La Verne Senior Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the March 15 minutes, hear from Assistant City Manager JR Ranells, and receive updates on senior nutrition programs, bingo finances, account balance, program fees, Mt. SAC classes, Aging Next, and facilities. The committee will also discuss upcoming events and take public comments.

• Grab-&-Go meals: avg. 162 participants/week in March
• Congregate meals: avg. 39 participants/week in March
• Meals on Wheels: 687 meals in Feb, 810 meals in Mar to 41-42 recipients
• Account balance: $8,252.30
• Upcoming events: Heart of the Foothills, excursions to The Grove/Griffith Observatory, Descanso Gardens, Catalina Island

The committee approved the minutes from the March 15, 2023, meeting. The session primarily consisted of reports on senior nutrition programs, account balances, and upcoming community events.

• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

This is the agenda for the La Verne City Council regular meeting on April 17, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda and agenda packet as the single item, with no substantive topics or decisions specified. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no concrete actions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda and agenda packet for the regular meeting

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1115 to renew the Police Department's Military Equipment Use Policy and Inventory. The Council also approved a temporary street closure for the University of La Verne Scholarship Gala. Other actions included approving the register of audited demands and filing the quarterly treasurer's report.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1115 updating the Military Equipment Policy (Approved)
• Approved street closure of Third Street between B and C Street for ULV Scholarship Gala May 4-7 (4-0, Lau Abstained)
• Approved Register of Audited Demands totaling $1,447,291.66 and $589,002.24 (Approved)
• Received and filed Treasurer's Report for quarter ending March 31, 2023 (Approved)
• Approved City Council Minutes from April 3, 2023 (Approved)

Planning Commission

The La Verne Planning Commission will open and immediately continue three public hearings due to incomplete noticing or missing staff review. The draft Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance and the draft SB9 ordinance will be continued to April 26, 2023, while the variance case for 1122 Sandhurst Lane will be continued to May 10, 2023. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 8 meeting and take public comment.

• Draft ADU ordinance (Resolution 1303) continued to April 26 due to incomplete noticing
• Draft SB9 ordinance (Resolution 1302) continued to April 26 to pair with ADU hearing
• Variance case 15-23VAR at 1122 Sandhurst Lane continued to May 10 pending DRC review
• Minutes of March 8, 2023 meeting to be approved

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the March 8, 2023 meeting. Three separate public hearings were opened and subsequently continued to later dates due to noticing issues or missing applicant information.

• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Continued Draft Accessory Dwelling Unit hearing to April 26, 2023 (3-0)
• Continued Draft SB 9 Ordinance hearing to April 26, 2023 (3-0)
• Continued Case No. 15-23VAR (1122 Sandhurst Lane) variance hearing to May 10, 2023 (3-0)

Development Review Committee (DRC)

The Development Review Committee of the City of La Verne cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023, due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business

Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Agendas

The Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Advisory Board is meeting to discuss new business, including a University of La Verne Dinner Crawl and a budget overview and recommendation. They will also receive updates on the Mainiero Square/E and 2nd improvements, along with reports from city, university, marketing, chamber, and social media representatives. The meeting includes approval of minutes from December 5, 2022, and March 13, 2023, and a public comment period.

• University of La Verne Dinner Crawl discussion
• Budget overview and recommendation
• Mainiero Square/E and 2nd updates
• Approval of minutes from December 5, 2022 and March 13, 2023
• Upcoming events: Cool Cruise (Apr 8), Heart of the Foothills (Apr 23), Wine Walk (Apr 29)

The Board voted to recommend the proposed 2023-2024 budget to the City Council. Additionally, the Board approved adding $3,000 to the budget for a summer concert series at Mainiero Square.

• Approved minutes for December 5, 2022 and March 13, 2023 (4-0)
• Recommended 2023-2024 budget for City Council approval (4-0)
• Approved $3,000 budget addition for summer concert series at Mainiero Square (4-0)

City Council

This meeting agenda contains only the agenda and agenda packet items, with no substantive action items listed. The council is meeting, but the agenda is purely procedural with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• Agenda and agenda packet documents only

The City Council approved amended fees for Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permits and voted to make psychological testing mandatory for all applicants. Additionally, the Council approved a 15-year parking lot license agreement and a contract for shade structures at the Aquatic Center.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-14 setting new CCW permit fees (4-0)
• Mandated psychological testing for all CCW applicants (3-1)
• Approved 15-year parking lot license agreement for 2425 E. Street (4-0)
• Approved $143,400 contract for La Verne Aquatic Center shade structures
• Received and filed the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance No. 1115 regarding Military Equipment Policy on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved participation in five tentatively settled national opioid matters (5-0)
• Approved Register of Audited Demands for $1,730,454.30 and $341,486.65

City Council

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate. The City Council meeting for March 27, 2023, is listed as adjourned, with no items for decision or discussion.

City Council

The La Verne City Council is meeting to review the FY 2022-23 mid-year budget update, which is the main substantive item on the agenda. The rest of the agenda appears to be procedural, with no other specific action items listed.

• FY 2022-23 mid-year budget update

The City Council approved mid-year budget adjustments for the 2022-23 fiscal year and a contract for playground replacement at Lowell Brandt Park. The Council also updated the Fire Marshal's salary and approved street closures for upcoming car shows.

• Approved $246,700 contract to Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. for Lowell Brandt Park playground (unanimous)
• Appropriated $171,700 from Capital Improvement Fund Reserve for playground replacement (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-23 mid-year budget amendments to revenues and expenditure appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-13 to update the Fire Marshal salary (unanimous)
• Authorized street closures for Cool Cruise and Cruisin La Verne car shows and appropriated $8,500 for the April 8 event (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of administrative review fees for car show events (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-12 accepting the Fire Department's 2022 state inspection compliance report (unanimous)
• Approved Register of Audited Demands for $1,914,180.75 and $864,587.46 (unanimous)

Senior Advisory Committee

The La Verne Senior Advisory Committee met to review operational updates for senior services, including nutrition program statistics and financial reports. The agenda included a guest presentation by City Manager Ken Domer and updates on monthly fees and facility reports. No new ordinances, contracts, or major policy decisions were listed on the agenda.

• Grab-&-Go meals averaged 155 participants per week in February
• Congregate meals averaged 40 participants per week in February
• Account balance reported as $8,068.59
• City Manager Ken Domer scheduled as guest speaker
• Outstanding Older American Recognition voting scheduled

The committee approved the minutes from the February 15, 2023, meeting and voted on the Outstanding Older American Recognition. Members reviewed nutrition program participation, bingo account balances, and facility repairs.

• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Voted on Outstanding Older American Recognition

Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Agendas

The Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Advisory Board is holding its annual meeting to review the 2023 event calendar, including the Cool Cruise Car Show, Heart of the Foothills Open Streets, Wine Walk, and Beer Walk. The board will also hear presentations on the Gold Line extension, a city update from the mayor, a University of La Verne update, and a district report. Public comment is limited to non-agendized items per the Brown Act.

• Cool Cruise Car Show scheduled for April 8, 2023, 10am-4pm
• Heart of the Foothills Open Streets on April 23, 2023, 9am-4pm
• Wine Walk on April 29, 2023, 5pm-8:30pm
• Beer Walk on September 23, 2023, 5pm-8:30pm
• Gold Line update presentation by Lisa Levy Buch

The board reviewed the 2023 event calendar and received updates from the Gold Line Construction Authority, the Mayor, and the University of La Verne. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Planning Commission

The La Verne Planning Commission will receive informational updates on the Foothill Gold Line, the General Plan update, and Community Design Awards. No public hearings or action items are listed; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Foothill Gold Line update by Lisa Levy Buch
• General Plan update by Candice Bowcock
• Community Design Awards presentation by Gabriel Rivera
• Approval of January 11, 2023 minutes

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the January 11, 2023 meeting. The commission received updates on the Foothill Gold Line construction timeline and the General Plan Update. Community Design Awards were presented to several local projects.

• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Development Review Committee (DRC)

The Development Review Committee of the City of La Verne cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, 2023, because there was no business to conduct. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business

City Council

This agenda contains only the agenda and agenda packet documents for the March 6, 2023 City Council meeting. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature based on the available information.

• Agenda and agenda packet documents posted for the meeting

The City Council adopted a new salary chart for part-time employees and updated the Ambulance Operator salary to meet minimum wage requirements. The Council also approved a series of payment demands totaling over $5.6 million and authorized a regional event agreement.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-11 adopting a part-time employee salary chart and updating Ambulance Operator pay
• Appropriated $39,100 from the General Fund for minimum wage increases through FY 2022-23
• Approved Register of Audited Demands for four dates in February 2023 totaling $5,627,270.00
• Authorized Memorandum of Understanding with Claremont, Pomona, San Dimas, and SGVCOG for Heart of the Foothills event
• Declared March 2023 as Women's History Month

Youth and Family Action Committee

The regular Youth and Family Action Committee meeting scheduled for February 28, 2023, is cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held March 28, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of La Verne City Hall. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion.

• Meeting cancelled for February 28, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for March 28, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers

City Council

This is the agenda for the La Verne City Council meeting on February 21, 2023. The only listed item is the approval of the agenda and agenda packet, which is standard procedural business. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of agenda and agenda packet

The City Council approved a new fee schedule for Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) permits and authorized additional funding for traffic analysis. The Council also approved a new Senior Accountant position and directed the abatement of public nuisances following a weed abatement hearing.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-10 to establish processing and issuance fees for CCW permits (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-08 to increase De Novo Planning Group agreement by $15,180 for traffic analysis (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-09 to create a Senior Accountant classification and salary (Unanimous)
• Directed LA County to abate weeds, rubbish, and refuse on properties remaining on the annual list (Unanimous)
• Presented Proclamation declaring February 2023 as Black History Month

Senior Advisory Committee

The La Verne Senior Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports on senior nutrition programs, bingo financials, account balance, and program updates. The agenda is mostly routine updates and upcoming events, with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Grab-&-Go meals averaged 152 participants per week in January
• Congregate meals averaged 19 participants per week in January
• Meals on Wheels: 630 meals served to 35 La Verne recipients in January
• Account balance update: $8,145.01
• Upcoming events include senior seminars on reverse mortgage and health, and a booster clinic

The committee approved the minutes from the January 18, 2023, meeting. Members reviewed nutrition program statistics and facility updates, including the completion of the Veterans Hall kitchen. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The La Verne Planning Commission cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 2023, due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Cancellation of the regular Planning Commission meeting on February 8, 2023

Development Review Committee (DRC)

The Development Review Committee cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2023, due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the La Verne City Council meeting on February 6, 2023. The only listed item is the adoption of the agenda and agenda packet, with revised documents provided. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Adoption of revised agenda and agenda packet

The City Council voted to explore a ballot measure for a directly elected mayor in the 2024 Primary election. Other actions included approving a police service agreement with Pasadena and a weed abatement resolution.

• Directed staff to bring back resolutions for a potential 2024 Primary election ballot measure for a directly elected mayor (3-2)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-07 for a 3-year agreement to provide supplemental law enforcement services to the City of Pasadena for Rose Bowl events (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-06 declaring weeds, brush, rubbish, and refuse on specified properties a public nuisance (unanimous)
• Approved $86,633.48 purchase of an eight-barrier trailer kit from Meridian Rapid Defense Group (unanimous)
• Authorized additional compensation for Utility Supervisor Ralph Hernandez for standby duty (unanimous)
• Proclaimed February 2023 as Black History Month (unanimous)
• Approved Register of Audited Demands totaling $5,194,857.42 across five dates (unanimous)
• Received and filed Treasurer's Reports for quarters ending September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022 (unanimous)

Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Agendas

The Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Advisory Board will meet to discuss new business including a City Manager introduction, an update on the Heart of the Foothills event, budget subcommittee matters, topics for the annual meeting (such as L Line update and city update), and a transfer of funds to the association. The board will also approve minutes from the December 5, 2022 meeting and receive committee reports. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2023 at 8:30 am at Cafe Wang, 2316 D Street.

• Discussion of transfer of funds to the Association
• Heart of the Foothills Open Streets update (April 23, 2023)
• Annual meeting topics: L Line update, Mayor City Update, Budget
• Budget Subcommittee discussion
• Approval of December 5, 2022 minutes

The meeting began without a quorum, and no official business was conducted. Members held a general discussion regarding the calendar of events and the Heart of the Foothills Open Streets event.

Youth and Family Action Committee

The Youth & Family Action Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, introduce the new city manager, and receive reports from the school district and school resource officer. The agenda also includes a discussion on youth internet safety and public comment. This is a regular meeting with informational items and no major decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2022
• Introduction of new city manager
• BUSD report
• SRO report
• Youth internet safety discussion

The committee approved the minutes from the December 6th meeting. The session consisted primarily of reports regarding school district COVID-19 cases, student vaping education, and youth internet safety. Members discussed the possibility of restorative solutions for bullying.

• Approved December 6th meeting minutes

Senior Advisory Committee

The La Verne Senior Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 16, 2022, hear a guest speaker from Tri-City Mental Health, and receive updates on senior nutrition programs, bingo finances, account balance, and upcoming events. The agenda includes routine reports and planning for activities.

• Guest speaker Paulina Ale from Tri-City Mental Health
• Nutrition program updates: Grab-&-Go meals averaged 146 (Nov) and 153 (Dec) participants per week; congregate meals averaged 19 (Nov) and 26 (Dec); Meals on Wheels served 751 meals to 43 recipients in Nov and 719 to 41 in Dec
• Account balance update: $7,709.37
• Upcoming events: Mt. SAC registration support, excursions, senior seminars, Sweetheart's Dance
• Outstanding Older American Nomination Application

The committee approved the minutes from the November 16, 2022, meeting. The session primarily consisted of reports on senior nutrition program statistics, bingo finances, and facility maintenance updates.

• Approved minutes of the November 16, 2022 meeting

City Council

The City Council declared a local state of emergency to support recovery from winter storms. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts, appointed a new board member, and designated a new City Attorney.

• Adopted Resolution 23-04 declaring a Local State of Emergency for winter storm damages
• Appointed Council Member Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control Board of Trustees
• Approved Resolution 23-01 designating Kimberly Hall Barlow as City Attorney
• Approved $119,972.46 contract with Air Exchange for fire station exhaust removal upgrades
• Ratified $197,738 purchase order to Braun NW, Inc. for a replacement ambulance
• Approved $90,773 for Weathermatic Smart Irrigation Controller software renewal
• Approved $23,842.86 change order for Amherst Treatment Plant nitrate vessel repairs
• Rejected single bid for Las Flores Park Aquatic Center pool decking and plaster project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit and variance for AT&T to construct a monopole wireless telecommunications facility. The project is located behind the Emerald Center and was found to be categorically exempt from CEQA.

• Approved minutes of the November 2, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Case Nos. 122-22CUP and 140-22VAR for AT&T wireless facility at 2095 Foothill Boulevard (4-0)

Development Review Committee (DRC)

The La Verne Development Review Committee will review three projects: a continued AT&T wireless monopole at 2095 Foothill Boulevard, a new office and warehouse at 2142 Arrow Highway, and monument signs for Villa La Verne at 3119 White Avenue. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 6, 2022 meeting. The AT&T project includes a conditional use permit and a variance for a 55-foot faux eucalyptus tree.

• Continued AT&T wireless monopole at 2095 Foothill Boulevard (Cases 122-22CUP, 123-22PPR, 140-22VAR)
• New office and warehouse at 2142 Arrow Highway (Case 83-22PPR)
• Villa La Verne monument signs at 3119 White Avenue (Case 04-22PPR)
• Approval of action minutes from December 6, 2022

The Development Review Committee approved three project reviews including a warehouse and monument signs. The committee also recommended approval for a wireless monopole and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved December 6, 2022 action minutes (3-0)
• Approved Case No. 123-22PPR and recommended approval of Case Nos. 122-22CUP and 140-22VAR for AT&T wireless monopole at 2095 Foothill Boulevard (3-0)
• Approved Case No. 83-22PPR for new office and warehouse at 2142 Arrow Highway with modifications to standard (3-0)
• Approved Case No. 04-22PPR for Villa La Verne monument signs at 3119 White Avenue with added conditions for landscaping, site plan modifications, and permits (3-0)

City Council

The regular La Verne City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, January 2, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. is cancelled due to limited need. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., streamed live on the city's website.

• Regular meeting of January 2, 2023 cancelled
• Next regular meeting moved to January 17, 2023 due to Martin Luther King holiday
• Meeting will be streamed live at www.cityoflaverne.org/stream

Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Agendas

The Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, January 2, 2023. The notice provides no other agenda items or business to be discussed.

• Cancellation of the January 2, 2023 regular meeting