Jesse Cervantes

The meeting agenda included several public hearings and presentations pertaining to updates of the La Verne Municipal Code to comply with State law. Key discussions involved Resolution No. 1353 (Case No.: 13-26ZA) for updating zoning codes related to the definition of 'emergency shelter' and provisions for two-unit (SB 9) housing projects and urban lot splits, particularly concerning historical properties. Another public hearing addressed Resolution No. 1354 (Case No.: 14-26ZA), focusing on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), including changes to application timelines, appeals processes, and development standards. Other matters included a presentation on the 2026 La Verne Community Design Awards and an update on SB 79.

The meeting commenced with a Closed Session to discuss Conference with Labor Negotiators and Existing Litigation concerning Alejandre v. City of La Verne. The Regular Session included presentations recognizing volunteers from the La Verne Emergency Communications Team, issuing a Black History Month Proclamation, and presenting Community Design Awards for outstanding projects in interior design, commercial/interior design, residential, residential/landscape, residential/public art, and industrial categories. The Consent Calendar involved approving various items, including the contract award for the Amherst Treatment Plant Pre-Filter Replacement Project, accepting an easement for the Metro A-Line Transit Oriented Development Bridge, and approving a Special Event Agreement for two car shows. Public Hearings addressed renewing the Police Department's AB 481 Military Equipment Policy and conducting a Weed Abatement Protest Hearing. Discussions covered awarding the contract for the Fire Station No. 1 Living Quarters Gender Compliance Improvement Project, reviewing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget, and considering an Amended Employment Agreement for the City Manager.

The agenda for the Council Regular Meeting included several presentations, such as proclamations for Women's History Month and Irish American History Month. The Consent Calendar involved approving the previous meeting's minutes (02/17/26), approving various registers of audited demands, receiving a quarterly status update on the Pilot Project Adding Three Firefighter Positions, approving amendments to professional service agreements for environmental services related to the Villages at Legacy Green Project, approving the award of a contract for the Amherst Treatment Plant Pre-Filter Replacement Project, accepting an easement for the Transit Oriented Development Bridge, and approving a Special Event Agreement for two car shows. Discussion items included consideration of a resolution opposing the Los Angeles County Healthcare Funding Restoration Act sales tax increase, providing direction on historical civic engagement opportunities (Route 66 Centennial and US Semiquincentennial), and reviewing/approving revisions to the Investment Policy and receiving/filing the Fund Loan Policy. The City Council also conducted a Closed Session to confer with labor negotiators and discuss existing litigation.

The agenda for the Regular City Council Meeting included several key discussion points. Presentations were scheduled for the Women's History Month Proclamation and the Irish American History Month Proclamation. The Consent Calendar contained routine items such as the approval of the Closed Session and Regular meeting minutes from February 17, 2026, approval of registered audited demands from multiple dates, a quarterly status update on the pilot project adding three Firefighter positions, approval of contract amendments for environmental services related to the Villages at Legacy Green Project, and approval of a Special Event Agreement for two car shows. Discussion items included consideration of a Resolution Opposing the Los Angeles County Healthcare Funding Restoration Act and Sales Tax Increase, consideration of civic engagement opportunities for the Route 66 Centennial and United States Semiquincentennial, and the review and approval of revisions to Administrative Regulation No. 215 (Investment Policy). The Closed Session was scheduled to address Conference with Labor Negotiators and Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation.

The agenda for the Development Review Committee meeting included a call to order, a public comment period for items not listed, and action minutes approval for the February 3, 2026, meeting. The primary focus was a public hearing and project review for Case No. 6-26PPR: a request to install a new 720-square-foot storage shed at Fire Station #2 located at 4785 Wheeler Avenue. Staff recommended approval for this project, noting necessary modifications to municipal code setbacks due to lot constraints. The committee also provided direction on public art locations for the Youth and Family Action Committee (YFAC) project.