Table of Contents
Agenda 2 Agenda Items 5a. City Council Minutes 8 5b. Register of Audited Demands 12 5c. Declaration of Surplus Equipment 20 5d1. Reso 20-76,De Novo Contract Amendment 22 5d2. Reso 20-77,Local Housing Allocation Program 118 5d3. Reso.20-78,Stormwater Project Support 126 6. 2109 White Ave, Non-Historic Determination 132 7a. Ord 1096, Repealing Refuse Collection 202 7b. 2019-20 COVID-19 Financial Update 220
1 CITY OF LA VERNE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tim Hepburn, Mayor www.cityoflaverne.org (909) 596-8726 - Phone Robin Carder, Mayor Pro Tem (909) 596-8740 - Fax Muir Davis, Council Member City Hall Council Chamber Rick Crosby, Council Member 3660 D Street Wendy M. Lau, Council Member La Verne, CA 91750
Monday, October 05, 2020 - 6:30 p.m.
Tonight’s Council meeting will again be closed to the public in compliance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19-Virus. However, the City encourages public participation and as such want to make residents aware of the following opportunities on how to participate: 1. Individuals can email their comments to the Assistant City Clerk at [email protected] up to noon on the day of the meeting. Those comments will be shared with City Council in advance of the City Council meeting and included as part of the permanent record.
2. Individuals who wish to share their comments directly during the meeting may do so by emailing the Assistant City Clerk at [email protected] with their phone number and the item(s) they wish to speak on. Requests will be accepted before and throughout the meeting and staff will call you back at the appropriate time. Once items are considered by the City Council, no further public comment on that matter will be accepted. A time limit of 3-minutes is set for all public comments.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 596-8726 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Regular Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Council Member Davis, Council Member Crosby, Council Member Lau, Mayor Pro Tem Carder and Mayor Hepburn.
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4. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS (Any person who wishes to make a brief announcement of a future community event that is open to the general public may do so at this time).
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (All items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the City Council or member of the audience requests separate discussion.)
a. City Council Minutes of September 21, 2020, to be received and filed.
b. Register of Audited Demands in the amount of $1,359,092.19 dated September 16, 2020; in the amount of $517,498.46 dated September 24, 2020.
Interim Finance Director Alvarado recommends approval.
c. Declaration of Surplus Property - Certain vehicles and equipment have been depreciated through the equipment fund and scheduled for replacement. Each unit is no longer useful or is ineffective for current operational requirements. Each will become surplus to the City’s operational needs and should be disposed per Administrative Regulation No. 606 upon replacement. This action is not considered a “Project” under the definition of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is therefore not subject to CEQA review.
Interim Public Works Director Keesey recommends that the City Council declare the vehicles and equipment identified in Attachment A as surplus to the city’s needs and further recommends that the staff be directed to sell each in a fair and equitable manner per Administrative Regulation No 606.
d. Staff recommends approval and passage of the following Resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 20-76 - Contract Amendment with De Novo Planning Group for the preparation of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, Zoning Code Update, and Associated Environmental Documents - Staff is proposing the City amend an existing professional services agreement with De Novo Planning Group for the preparation of the City’s General Plan Update to incorporate an expanded scope of work. The modified scope of work will consist of additional tasks and analyses related to the preparation of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, Zoning Code Update, and associated environmental documents. This additional work will be paid for by a Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant, which was awarded to the City to support planning efforts related to housing production and compliance with the sixth cycle of the Regional Housing Need Assessment (RHNA).
Community Development Director Scherer recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 20-76 authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with De Novo Planning Group in the amount of $139,510, to be paid for by the LEAP Grant award, for the preparation of the 2021- 2029 Housing Element Update, Zoning Code Update, and associated environmental documents (Attachment A).
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Resolution No. 20-76 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP FOR THE UPDATE TO THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN TO INCORPORATE THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE, ZONING CODE UPDATE, AND ASSOCIATED ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS.
2. Resolution No. 20- 77 - Approving Participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program - The Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program provides funding to participating cities for the implementation of certain eligible housing activities. The City of La Verne has been allocated $91,588 in PLHA funds. The City intends to allocate its PLHA funds to the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT), which is one of several eligible housing activities the funds can be utilized for. The City is required to provide formal notice describing the eligible activity to be implemented with PLHA funds along with a resolution indicating City Council approval. Staff has prepared a resolution for this purpose.
Community Development Director Scherer recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 20-77 approving the City’s participation in the Los Angeles Urban County PLHA Program with the intent to allocate the City’s PLHA funds to the SGVRHT, and authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract for funding for this program from the County of Los Angeles.
Resolution No. 20-77 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM BY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE, TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
3. Resolution No. 20-78 - Support for Stormwater Project at Las Flores Park - Staff is seeking the formal support of Council through signatures on a letter to the Safe Clean Water Program, Upper San Gabriel Valley Watershed Area Steering Committee. The letter expresses support for a stormwater compliance and water resources project at Las Flores Park to accompany the application for competitive funding.
Staff recommends that the Council approve Resolution No. 20-78, supporting the Las Flores Park Stormwater Project Application to the Safe Clean Water Regional Program and that Council sign the attached letter in support of the Las Flores Park project for Safe, Clean Water funding.
Resolution No. 20-78 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE LAS FLORES PARK STORMWATER PROJECT APPLICATION TO THE SAFE CLEAN WATER REGIONAL PROGRAM.
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2109 White Avenue - Non-Historic Determination - The Community Development Department has received a request from applicants Matt Waken, MW Investment Group, LLC, and Jim Moran with WF Construction, and the seller, requesting that the City Council determine that the home located at 2109 White Avenue does not individually represent a significant historic building, worthy of historic preservation and that it can be approved to be salvaged and then demolished in conjunction with a future development proposal. NOTE: Council Member Davis will declare a conflict of interest and abstain from voting on this matter because he owns property within the vicinity of the subject property.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The City Council should determine that the home located at 2109 White Avenue does not individually represent a significant historic building, worthy of historic preservation and that it can be approved to be salvaged and then demolished in conjunction with a future development proposal.
7. OTHER MATTERS
a. Repeal and Replace Chapter 13.28 - Refuse Collection, of the La Verne Municipal Code - Since the last update in 1996 of Chapter 13.28 - Refuse Collection (Chapter 13.28) of the La Verne Municipal Code has had significant changes in State law pertaining to the collection, removal and disposal of refuse. Each year, the City is required to demonstrate compliance efforts in the Electronic Annual Report (EAR) submitted to CalRecycle, the State’s regulatory agency that oversees California’s State-managed waste handling and recycling programs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The City Council should waive further reading and introduce, and place on first reading, Ordinance No. 1096, repealing and replacing, Chapter 13.28, Refuse Collection of the La Verne Municipal Code, as follows:
Ordinance No. 1096 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, TO REPEAL AND REPLACE CHAPTER 13.28 - REFUSE COLLECTION, OF TITLE 13 OF THE LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE.
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b. 2019-20 COVID-19 Financial Update - The 2020-21 budget was approved by the City Council on June 30, 2020. Budget assumptions were incorporated into the budget based on the 2019-20 fourth quarter economic ramifications of COVID-19 known at that time. As part of the budget adoption, City staff planned to come back to the City Council with updates at approximately three-month intervals.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The City Council should receive and file this staff report. No fiscal year 2020-21 budget adjustments are being proposed at this time.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS/ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - 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. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the legislative body is prohibited from talking or engaging in discussion on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. However, your concerns may be referred to staff or set for discussion at a later date. Please email your public comment to the Assistant City Clerk at [email protected]. Your public comment will be shared with the City Council and included as part of the permanent record. If you wish to speak, email your phone number and staff will call you back. There is a 3-minute time limit on public comments.
9. 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.
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10. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council will meet in closed session for the following purposes;
Conference with legal counsel - Anticipated Litigation
The City Council will meet with its legal counsel to determine whether or not to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (4). One potential case.
Conference with labor negotiators ( Government Code Section 54957.6).
City Negotiators: City Manager and the Assistant to the City Manager
Unrepresented Employees: All positions listed in Resolutions 17-63 and 17-64 (Department Heads, Middle Management Employees, Professional and Confidential Employees)
11. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING of the La Verne City Council is on Monday, October 19, 2020, at 6:30 p.m.
The La Verne City Council thanks the residents for taking all precautions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 Virus.
ADVISORY STAFF
____ Robert Russi, City Manager ____ Dan Keesey, Interim Director of Public Works ____ JR Ranells, Assistant to the City Manager ____ Robert Kress, City Attorney ____ Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk ____ Eric Scherer, Director of Community Development ____ Bill Aguirre, Director of Community Services ____ Mark Alvarado, Interim Finance Director ____ Nick Paz, Police Chief ____ David Segura, Interim Fire Chief ____ Dominic Milano, City Engineer ____ Bill Elftman, Information Services Manager
Posting Statement: On September 29, 2020, a true and correct copy of this Agenda was posted on the bulletin board at La Verne City Hall, 3660 D Street, La Verne, and on the City’s website at cityoflaverne.org.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE Monday, September 21 , 2020
1 In order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 Virus, Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order that temporarily suspends requirements of the Brown Act. The Council Chambers was closed to the public, La Verne City Council Members attended this meeting telephonically, and meeting was live streamed on the City's website.
2 A regular meeting of the La Verne City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Carder at 6:30 pm.
3. Council Members present: Mayor Pro Tern Robin Carder Council Member Muir Davis Council Member Wendy Lau Council Member Rick Crosby
Absent: Mayor Hepburn
Advisory personnel present: Interim Public Works Director Dan Keesey Assistant to the City Manager JR Ranells City Attorney Robert L. Kress Assistant City Clerk Lupe Gaeta Estrella
4 Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Crosby.
5 Moment of Silence for Fallen Mayor Pro Tern Carder asked for a moment of silence in memory of Firefighter Firefighter Charles Morton who died battling the El Dorado fire.
6. Announcements of Upcoming Mayor Pro Tern Carder called for any public announcements and waited for Community Events staff to check for any announcements via telephone communication.
One phone call communication regarding Bonita School Board Election Forum to be held virtually on October 1, 2020 at 6 pm.
Mayor Pro Tern Carder announced that the pumpkin patch at Heritage Park would be open on October 17-18, and on October 24-25, 2020.
7 Consent Calendar It was moved by Davis, seconded and by Lau, and carried by a vote of 4-0 (Mayor Hepburn absent) to accept, approve, or act on the Consent Calendar items as follows:
City Council Minutes City Council Minutes of September 8 & 9, 14, 2020, received filed.
Register of Audited Demands Register of Audited Demands in the amount of $1 ,509,658.26 dated September 2, 2020 and in the amount of $1 ,169,286.41 dated September 8, 2020.
Interim Finance Director Alvarado recommended approval of the Register of Demands. Approved as recommended.
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Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Community Yard Sale - The La Verne Chamber of Community Yard Sale Commerce has been looking for a location where they can host their Community Yard Sale (swap meet), and have requested the use of City Hall parking lot on October 3, 2020. The Chamber has confirmed the event is allowed under State and County orders as a swap meet or flea market.
Staff recommended that the City Council approve the use of the City Hall parking lot for the Chamber of Commerce's Community Yard Sale on October 3, 2020. Approved as recommended.
8. Public Comment This was the time set aside for anyone wishing to address the City Council on items not listed in any other place on the agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Carder called for public comment and waited for staff to check for any public comment via telephone communication.
One phone call communication from Lily Brainard regarding use of parks during the health orders.
One public comment received via email (attached).
9 Council Comments Council Member Crosby reported on a meeting he and Council Member Davis had with the La Verne Firefighter's Association. He commended the La Verne Fire Department for their service to the community and for assisting in combating the recent fires in the State. He urged residents to look at the Fire Study and send in their comments, to complete the census, register to vote, and he reported on the upcoming Bonita Unified School District School Board Election.
Council Member Davis also reported on the meeting with the La Verne Firefighter's Association and also commended them for their service for responding to fires in the State. He asked residents to look at the Fire Study and email him their comments. He urged residents to also complete their census, register to vote, and he reported on the upcoming Bonita Unified School District School Board and Mt Sac Trustees Elections.
Council Member Lau reported on the virtual University of La Verne Scholarship Gala. She congratulated La Verne residents Thomas and Brittany Allison for their Social Justice Advocacy Project being named "41 st Assembly District's Nonprofit of the Year". She spoke about the recent passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who fought for gender equality. She urged residents to stay safe.
Mayor Pro Tern Carder reported on a meeting at Foothill Terrace Mobile Home Park with the La Verne Police Department in setting up a Neighborhood Watch Program at the park. She commended Police Sergeant Mike Martinez and Police Community Services Officer Holly Savage for their efforts in helping the residents with the program.
10 Adjournment at 5·49 pm, in memory of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, United States Supreme Court Justice who passed away on September 18, 2020 at the age of 87. She was the second women appointed to the Supreme Court in 1993 where she served until her death. Ms. Ginsburg fought for gender equality.
Respectfully submitted
Lupe Gaeta Estrella, CMC Assistant City Clerk
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Lupe Estrella
From: Richard Bowen < [email protected]> Sent: Monday, September 21, 2020 5:54 PM To: City Clerk; Lupe Estrella Subject: Public announcement
Lupe Ei ther read this announcement out loud tonight during the Event announcement segment or call me at 818 652 9470 and I will.
-LV3C is proud to sponsor the Bonita Unified School District Candidate Forum on Thursday Oct 1 beginning at 6 pm at Bonita High School. This will be a video forum with no audience in attendance. All 9 candidates have agreed to attend. As LV3C did with the City Council and Mayor Forums earlier this year, all candidates with have both opening and closing statements as well as answer questions provided by resident s. Both LV3C and LVTV will video the forum. We hope to live stream but cannot guarantee that at this time. It will be posted on YouTube and LVTV shortly after the meeting. We have posted notices and both the LV3C site and Nextdoor, We look forward to getting to know all candidates for these 3 important elected positions. Rick Bowen
Lupe or someone in the clerk's office, please confirm receipt or this e-mail.
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Lupe Estrella
From: Jackson Salinas
I am very disappointed with the last meeting on Council Members Carder, Crosby, Davis, and Lau voting NO on reopening the playgrounds at our parks. This is unacceptable. Our children in this city want to play on the playgrounds for the sake of their health. Work with Mayor Hepburn for Pete's sake and listen to us residents. We elected you people to represent us and decide for the people. Not your personal selves. As mentioned in the last meeting from the mayor and one of the public comments. You guys allow a protest that did not have social distancing to happen but still keep the playgrounds and other places closed. Pathetic.
I would also like to thank Mayor Hepburn for coming to our Freedom Rally to support our president and suppor1ing our police depai1menl. I am still disappointed with the 4 Council Members for not coming out and supporting us at the rally. You have let a lot of La Verne residents down with your leadership.
Jackson Salinas
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CITY OF LA VERNE REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS 9/ 16/2020
DEMANDS PRESENTED HA VE BEEN APPROVED CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S PURCHASING/FUNDING POU CY AND HA VE BEEN REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE MANAGER FOR ACCURACY AND PROPER APPROVAL.
SUMMARY OF DEMANDS
LARGEST 10 CITY DEMAND PAYMENTS OTHER THAN PAYROLL AND RELATED BENEFITS.
AMOUNT ISSUED TO DESCRIPTION I. 50,635.00 CORA CONTRACTORS, INC. WHEELER RESERVOIR CHLO RAMIN ATION TRIM STATION 2. 34,510.00 CIVlLTEC ENGINEERING ENGINEERING SERVICES - JULY TO AUGUST 2020 3. 26, 181 .30 FRONTIER FORD FORD PICK UPTRUCK-PUBLJC WORKS DEPARTMENT 4. 20,023 .17 MERRlMAC ENERGY GROUP FLEET - FUEL PURCHASE 5. 12,997 00 A TO Z CYLlNDERS FIRE EQUIPMENT -AIR CYLINDER HYDROSTATICAL TESTING 6. 10,880.10 ATHENS SERVICES STREET/PARKING LOT SWEEPING SERVICES - AUGUST 2020 7. 9,605.13 ECONOLITE SYSTEMS, INC. TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 8. 9,00900 ENVIRONMENT CO TROL PUENTE HILLS FACILITY CLEANING SERVICES - SEPTEMBER 2020 9. 8,384 00 HACII COMPANY ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR 16 HACH ANALYZER UNITS 10 8,220 00 AMERJCAN TANK TESTING ANN TESTING & CERTIFICATION/SCAQMD RULE TESTING & INSEPCTIO s 122,871 69 OTHER DEMANDS s 313,316.39
DEMANDS OF $975,998.50 WERE PAID FOR PAYROLL AND EMPLOYEE BE EFIT RELATED ITEMS.
DEMANDS OF $24,949.80 WERE PAID ON BEHALF OF LAJMP ACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE OPERATIONS.
DEMANDS OF $44,827.50 WERE FOR CIVIL TEC ENGINEERING OUT OF FISCAL YEAR 19/20
IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37202, I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THlS IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS .
INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR
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CITY OF LA VERNE REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - EXHIBIT A 9/16/2020
CHECK NO. AMOUNT ISSUED TO 152674 s 12.997.00 A TO Z CYLINDERS 152675 1,500.00 ALLDATA 152676 8.220.00 AMERICAN TANK TESTING 152677 2,161.25 ARCHIVESOCIAL, INC. 152678 1,658.70 AREA D Cl VI L DEFENSE/DISASTER MGMT. 152679 174.00 ARROW UPHOLSTERY 152680 10,880.10 ATHENS SERVICES 152681 355.7 1 BRENNECKE, MARIANNE 152682 1.92 C & E LUMBER COMPANY 152683 150.00 CALIFORNIA PRESERVATION FOUNDATION 152684 150.00 CARE AMBULANCE SERVICE.INC 152685 7 15.54 COLLEY FORD 152686 50.635.00 CORA CONTRACTORS. INC. 152687 4.646.58 CORE & MAIN.LP 152688 330.00 CPRS 152689 3,024.47 DATAPROSE, INC. 152690 200.00 DENISE ASHER 152691 32.00 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 152692 207.50 DEPT. OF TOX IC SUBSTANCES CONTROL 152693 1.674.69 DETROIT AUTO BODY, INC. 152694 89.00 DIRECTV. INC. 152695 5.590.20 EA ' SERVICES. LLC. 152696 9.605. 13 ECONOLITE SYSTEMS. INC. 152697 48.00 ENA 'EERING NEWS- RECORD 152698 91.44 EWING IRRIGAT ION PRODUCTS 152699 649.43 EXTREME SAFETY INC. 152700 124. 11 ANN. JUSTINE 152701 2,763.35 FRONT IER a>MMUNICA TIONS 152702 26,181.30 FRONTIER FORD 152703 399.00 FULL CIRCLE T RAINING SOLUTIONS 152704 61.30 GALLS, LLC. 152705 184.30 GOLDEN STA TE WATER a>MP ANY 152706 163.50 GRAINGER 152707 745.00 HDL a>REN & a>NE 152708 625.00 HEDRICK ARE PROTECTION 152709 283.42 HOLLIDAY ROCK a>. 152710 413.70 HUB a>NSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES 15271 l 2.388.02 JENSEN PRECAST 152712 1.153.08 JIMNI SYSTEMS. INC. 1527 13 827. 13 KIMBALL-MIDWEST 1527 14 996.18 KME ARE APPARATUS 1527 15 7.500.00 LEXIS NEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS 1527 16 3,951.00 LOS ANGELES a>UNTY ARE DEPT. 152717 250.00 MAK ARE PROTECTION ENGINEERING & 1527 18 228.08 MALLORY ARE 1527 19 275.00 MCKINLEY ELEVATORa>RP. 152720 694.00 MCLAY SERVICES, INC. 152721 501.98 MYERS TIRE SUPPLY 152722 735.84 NATIONAL ARE AGHTER WILDLAND 152723 1,550.00 NORMA VASQUEZ Page 2 of 5
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CITY OF LA VERNE REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS- EXHIBIT A 9/1612020
CHECK NO. AMOUNT ISSUED TO 152724 32.01 OFACEDEPOT 152725 437.74 PARADISE EMBROIDERY & SCREEN PRINT. 152726 45.00 PFEILER& ASSOQATES, INC. 152727 680.00 PRO SOURCE WINDOW CLEANING 152728 2,500.00 RED PERSIMMON SPA & NAILS 152729 897.75 RKA a)NSULTING GROUP 152730 2.500.00 ROCK STA RS OFTOMORROW 152731 644.24 SANDER'S A UTO 152732 118.19 SANDERS LOCK & KEY 152733 121.52 SATELLITE PHONE STORE 152734 114.94 SHIELDS, HARPER & a) 152735 580.00 SIERRA PACIFIC ELEC. a)NTRACTING 152736 2,732.64 SNAP-ON INDUSTRIAL 152737 2,170.10 SOUTH COAST A.Q.M.D. 152738 945.00 SOUTHERN CALIF. REG. RAIL AUTH. 152739 18.40 SOUTHERN CALIRJRNIA EDISON 152740 1,390.63 SPRAGUES', INC. 152741 24.66 STATER BROS. MARKETS 152742 461.85 SUNLAND TIRE OF LA VERNE, INC. 152743 859.30 TAN KO LIGHTING 152744 20.21 TERRY'S CANVAS 152745 1,000.00 THE muNSELING TEAM INTERNATIONAL 152746 94.99 T IME WARNER CABLE 152747 288.00 TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE DATA 152748 200.00 TRIPEPI SMITH 152749 1.808.50 U.S. ARMOR ffiRPORATION 152750 489.08 WALTERS WI IOLESA LE ELECTRIC m . 15275 1 ~.822.93 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY 152752 327. 14 XEROX a)RPORATION 152753 2,544.40 ZEP SALES & SERVICE 152754 1,139. 10 ZOLL MEDICAL a)RPORATION 152766 34.510.00 QVILTEC ENGINEERING • ADDITIONAL BALANCE BELOW EFf 2.767.50 ALL STAR FlRE EQUIPMENT, INC. EFf 652.80 ALL STATE POLICE EQUIPMENT, CO. EFf 1,891.50 AM-TECTOTAL SECURITY. INC. EFf 337.37 AMERICAL GRAPHIC SYSTEMS. INC. EFf 70.08 a)LLEGIATE PRESS EFf 9.009.00 ENVIRONMENTa)NTROL PUENTE HILLS EFf 2,164. 10 EXCESS POOL EFf 532.03 FLEET SERVICES, INC. EFf 2,538.28 GREENSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC. EFf 8,384.00 HACH COMPANY EFf 1,045.03 HASA, INC. EFf 1.130.00 HI -WAY SAFETY, INC. EFf 138.84 INDUSTRIAL FIRE PROTECTION EFf 8,112. 13 INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. EFf 135.44 INTERSTATE BATTERY INLAND VALLEY EFf 6,930.43 L.N. CURTIS AND SONS EFf 221.92 LA VERNE POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. EFf 20.023. 17 MERRIMAC ENERGY GROUP Page 3 of 5
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CITY OFLA VERNE REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - EXHIBIT A 9/16/2020
CHECK NO. AMOUNT ISSUED TO EFT 94.44 OFACE SOLUTIONS EFT 1,213.45 ORANGE LINE OIL CX>MPANY. INC. EFT 1,076.04 POMONA TRUCK & AUTO SUPPLY EFT 3.437.87 SALT WORKS. INC. EFT 871.62 SHORT LOAD CX>NCRETE EFT 1,795.00 SW AGIT PRODUCTIONS, LLC EFT 175. 15 T IR;O INDUSTRJES, INC. EFT 5,268.93 WESTERN WATER WORKS 313.316.39
975.998.50 Tolal Payroll and Employee Benefi1 Payments 24.949.80 Tolal LA IMPACT Demands 44.827.50 •t9/20 BALANCE R)RCIVILTEC- CHECK #152766 Tolal Dcmand5 $ 1.359.092.19
Pay roll and Employee Bcnefil Paymenis: 152763 450.00 CITY OF LA VERNE EMPLOYEE FUND 152764 1.485.00 ADELITY INVESTMENTS #P0754 152765 27.00 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN BANK DRAFT 160, 129.44 UNITED STATES TREASURY BANK DRAFT 51 ,965.84 STATE OFCALIR)RNIA BANK DRAFT 1,579.76 STATE DISBURSEMENT BD0005689 BANK DRAFr 23.419.98 MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE BANK DRAFT 1.597.93 MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INS ROTH BANK DRAFT 127.253.25 STATE OFCALIR>RNIA BANK DRAFT 585,922.61 PAYROLL 08/30/20- 9/12/2020 EFr 14,823.97 CHARLES SCHWAB BANK EFT 2,686.25 LA VERNEAREASSOCATION EFT 2. 186.28 LA VERNE POLICE OFACERS ASSOCIATION EFT 1.750.00 RUSSI , CHRJSTINA EFT 721. 19 W AGEWORKS, INC. Tolal $ 975.998.50
Breakdown of slandard providers and the benefits they provide Provider Benefil, Description A.C. Newman Co. Accidenllll Death Life Insurance De lia Dcnllll Employee denlal insurance coverage The Hanford Life Insurance Policy Health 'el Employee health insurance Kaiser Employee health insurance Wage Works Flexible Savings Accoun1 (FSA) deductions US Treasurey Employee federal lax withholdings Slaie of California Employee slate income lllX, unemploymenl insurance and child supporllgarnishmcnts Mass Murual A 401A plan Mass Murual B 4578 plan Mass Murual Roth Roth plan Lincoln National Replacemenl Social Security plan Frre/Policc/La Verne Employee Group Dues
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CITY OFLA VERNE REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS · EXHIBIT A 9/16/2020
CIIECK NO. AMOUl'\T ISSUED TO
LA IMPACT Law Enforcement Task Force Demands 152755 s 30.00 CBE LOS ANGELES 152756 201.77 CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT 152757 19,215.00 CITY OF GLENDALE 152758 8.75 FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP. 152759 165.00 FOOTHILL COMMUNICATIONS. INC 152760 300.00 NUW A Y JANITORIAL SERVICES 152761 300.90 TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE DATA 152762 4,728.38 VERIZON WIRELESS Total $ 24,949.80
LA IMPACT demands are paid from federal asset forfeiture dollars allocated to LAIMPACT crime prevention activities. These
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CITY OF LA VERNE REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS 9/24/2020
DEMA DS PRESENTED HA VE BEEN APPROVED CONSISTENT WITII THE CITY'S PURCHASING/FUNDING POLICY AND HA VE BEE REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE MANAGER FOR ACCURACY AND PROPER APPROVAL.
SUMMARY OF DEMANDS
LARGEST IOCITY DEMAND PAYMENTS OTHER THAN PAYROLL AND RELATED BENEFITS.
AMOUNT ISSUED TO DESCRIPTION I 182,651 .00 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS & DISPATCH SERVICES - JULY 2020 - JUNE 2021 2. 37,338.40 INTEL LI-TECH DESKTOP MINI & lMGAGING SERVICES - CITY AND LVPD 3. 21 ,004.00 RKA CONSULTING GROUP ENGINEERING SERVICES - AUGUST 2020 4. 16,423.08 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC TREE MAINTENANCE-AUGUST 16, 2020 · AUGUST 31 , 2020 5. 11 ,713 20 US. BANK CREDIT CARD-AUGUST I, 2020-AUGUST 31 , 2020 6 9,995 00 JONES & MA YER ATTORNEY SERVICES - AUGUST 2020 7. 8,761.21 ATKINSON,ANDELSON,LOY A.RUUD & ROMO POLICE LEGAL SERVICES -AUGUST 2020 8. 8,509.60 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC. WATER TREATMENT SERV1CES 9. 7,433.98 GREENSCAPE MAJNTENANCE SERVICES INC. CITY WIDE LA DSCAPE MAINTENANCE· SEPTEMBER 2020 10 6,850.00 TRLPEPI SMITH MONTHLY RETAINER- SEPTEMBER 2020 74,329.20 OTHER DEMANDS s 385,008.67
DEMANDS OF $78,702.19 WERE PAID ON BEHALF OF LAIMPACT FOR LAW ENFORCEME TTASK FORCE OPERATIONS.
DEMANDS OF $53,787 60 WERE FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT OUT OF FISCAL YEAR 19/20
IN ACCORDANCE WITII GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37202, I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS
8-6 DO I TERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR
Page I of 3 17 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 11 CITY OF LA VERNE REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMA OS. EXHIBIT A 9/24/2020
CHECK NO. AMOUNT ISSUED TO 152779 $ 1,000.00 ARAGON. RICHARD 152780 210.43 ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIO S, LLC 15278 1 624.35 AT&T 152782 8.76 1.21 ATKJNSON ,/1. DELSON,LOYA,RUUD & ROMO 152783 189.99 BARRJOS, JASO 152784 6,008.85 BRENNTAG PACIFIC. INC. 152785 192.00 CALJFORNIA WATER E VIRO MENT ASSOC. 152786 4-M.98 CHINO MOWER & E 1GINE SERVICE 152787 199.42 COLA: TUO 0. HlGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC 152788 3.006.99 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 152789 4,948.75 CUMMINS CAL PACIFIC, LLC 152790 397.96 D & H WATER SYSTEMS 152791 245.00 DEPARTME T OF JUSTICE 152792 1.288.87 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS 152793 1,458.00 FAfRPLEX 152794 28.00 FIGUEROA. STEVE 152795 16.00 FLORES, CARLOS 152796 162.62 FOOTl-flLL BUILDING MATERIALS 152797 1,002. 16 FUNFLICKS OF SOUTHERN CALlFORNIA 152798 825.52 GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY 152799 43.40 GRAINGER 152800 2,500.00 HAIR ATIO S 152801 1.695.42 HOLUDA Y ROCK CO. 152802 37,338.40 INTELLl-TECH 152803 148.37 PUCCI, JONATHA 152805 9.995.00 JO ES& MAYER 152806 341.84 K & M TOOLS. INC. 152807 106.25 KJ SERVICES 152808 9.00 KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIO S WEST 152809 1,487.71 LESLIE'S POOLMART. INC. 1528 10 48.51 LEWIS ENGRA YING.INC. 15281 I 116.00 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 1528 12 182.651.00 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTME T 15281 3 508.88 LOWE'S 152814 1.528.00 MCLAY SERVICES. INC. 152815 44.09 MELLARD, KEVIN 1528 16 631.89 MYERS TIRE SUPPLY 15281 7 18.73 OFFICE DEPOT 152818 150.00 POST AL ANNEX 152819 2.296.00 PREMIER FAMILY MEDICINE ASSOClATES 152820 309.60 PROWS.JASO 152821 21,004.00 RKA CONSULT l G GROUP 152822 302.00 SAFESHRED COMPANY, INC. 152823 2.950.00 SALVADOR'S IRO WORKS 152824 2.500.00 SA GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOV'T 152825 88.19 SAVAGE. HOLLI E 152826 250.00 SCPLRC 152827 758. 19 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 152828 807. 16 SUPERCO SPECIALTY PRODUCTS 152829 5.200.00 SUPERIOR COURT OF CA,COUNTY OF L.A. 152830 30.00 THE RYA LAW FIRM, APLC 152831 3.785.00 TMC SHOOTING RA GE SPECIALISTS 152832 4.183.72 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 152833 945.00 TRI EVE TS. INC. 152834 6,850.00 TRlPEPI SMITH 152835 39.38 ULINE 152836 1,622. 13 VISTA PAINT CORPORATIO 152837 131.25 VMR GE ERAL CO STRUCTIO 152838 296.21 WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO. 152839 28.00 WEINREB. MARTIN Page 2 of 3 18 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 12 CITY OF LA VERNE REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - EXI IIB IT A 9n412020
CHECK o. AMOUNT ISSUED TO BANK DRAFr 11.713.20 U.S. BA K CORPORATE PAYME TSYSTEM EFT 71.14 ALL STATE POLICE EQlJlPMENT CO. EFT 732.00 AM-TEC TOTAL SECURITY EIT 8,509.60 BABCOCK LABO RA TORIES. INC. EFT 724.00 BSK ASSOClATES EFT 7,433.98 GREE SCAPE MA[ TENA CE SERVICES CNC. EFT 3.417.87 HACH COMPANY EFT 844.63 HASA, INC. EFT 315.76 LA VERNE POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. EFT 1,000.00 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. EIT 3,410.08 MUNlSERVlCES EFT 139.03 OFFICE OLUTIO S EFT 35.46 ORA GE LINE OIL COMPANY, INC. EFT 2,025.00 RPW SERVICES, CNC. EFT 443.21 SHORT LOAD CO CRETE EFT 2,340.00 SPS VAR. LLC EFT 16,423.08 WEST COAST ARBORISTS. CNC. EFr 681.21 WESTERN WATER WORKS 385,008.67
78,702.19 Total LA IM PACT Demands 53 ,787.60 * 19/20 l3ALANCE FOR LOS A GELES COUNTY FIRE DEPT. - CHECK # 152767 Total Demand! S 5 17.498.46
LAIMPACT Law Enforcement Task Force Demands 152768 S 7.082.61 CITY Of PASADENA 152769 41.25 DYNAMIC METHODS 152770 4 14.35 FOOTHILLCOMMUNlCATIO S. INC. 152777 158.98 PURCHASE POWER 152778 105.00 SOUTIILAND SHREDDING, INC. MULTlPLE 70,900.00 LAI ENFORCEMENT OPERATIO S Total $ 78.702.19
LAu\1.PACT demands are paid from federal asset forfeiture dollars allocated to LAfMPACT crime prevention activities. These funds are not City funds and arc not available for City use outside of LAlMPACT activities.
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Staff Report CITY OF LA VERNE Public Works Department
DATE: October 5, 2020
TO: Honorable Ma yor and City Council ~ .,
FROM: Daniel W. Keesey, Interim Director of Public ~or~
SUBJECT: Declaration of Surplus Property
AGENDA SUMMARY
Certain vehicles and equipment have been depreciated through the equipment fund and scheduled for re placement. Each unit is no longer useful or is ineffective for current operational requirements. Each will become surplus to the city's operational needs and should be disposed per Administrative Reg ulation No. 606 upon replacement.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council declare the vehicles and equipment identified in Attachment A as surplus to the city's needs and further recommends that the staff be directed to sell each in a fair and eq uitable manner per Administrative Regulation No 606.
This action 1s not cons1derea a "Project" under the definition of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and 1s therefore not subject to CEQA review.
BACKGROUND
The fleet maintenance division of the public works department is responsible for the purchase and maintenance of nearly all vehicles and equipment used by the city's various departments. The division prepares specifications for the purchase of new vehicles and equipment, provides routine maintenance and repairs of such equipment, establishes equipment replacement plans, and is responsible for disposing of declared surplus equipment.
The attached listing of equipment has reached its useful service life for and has been replaced in accordance with the division's equipment replacement program and previous Council budget authority
Respectfully submitted
Bob Crawford Fleet Manager
20 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 14
Attachment A Surplus Equipment Listing
UNIT NO. DEPARTMENT VIN/SERIAL # ITEM
2043 Parks 1 FDNE31 M34HB09002 2004 Ford CNG Van
1060 Fleet F"35HRH30958 1970 Ford F-350
2059 Fire 1 HTMNAAM2AH271738 201 O Navistar Ambulance
3198 Police 2FABP7BV3BX176153 201 1 Crown Victoria
Motorcycle Trailer Fleet 7500362 1972 HCLAW
21 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 15
Agenda Report CITY OF LA VERNE Community Development Department
DATE: October 5, 2020
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Eric Scherer, AICP, Community Development Director ~
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 20-76 - Contract Amendment with De Novo Planning Group for the preparation of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, Zoning Code Update, and Associated Environmental Documents
AGENDA SUMMARY
Staff is proposing the City amend an existing professional services agreement with De Novo Planning Group for the preparation of the City's General Plan Update to incorporate an expanded scope of work. The modified scope of work will consist of additional tasks and analyses related to the preparation of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, Zoning Code Update, and associated environmental documents. This additional work will be paid for by a Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant, which was awarded to the City to support planning efforts related to housing production and compliance with the sixth cycle of the Regional Housing Need Assessment (RHNA).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 20-76 authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with De Novo Planning Group in the amount of $139,510, to be paid for by the LEAP Grant award, for the preparation of the 2021 -2029 Housing Element Update, Zoning Code Update, and associated environmental documents (Attachment A).
BACKGROUND
General Plan Update
In June 2017, the City began the process of updating the General Plan. At the June 19, 2017 City Council meeting, the City Council approved Resolution No. 17-41 approving a professional services agreement with De Novo Planning Group for contracted services relating to the update of the City's General Plan (Attachment D) . The total contract amount was for $697,756. It was initially anticipated that the General Plan Update process would be completed between the end of 2019 and the middle of 2020; however, a variety of factors, most significantly the COVID-19 pandemic, have delayed this timeline. Due to this delay, the City now has an opportunity to adopt the General Plan Update and Housing Element Update, which is a required component of the General Plan, concurrently.
22 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 16 HEU Contract October 5, 2020 Page 2
Housing Element Update
The City's Housing Element is a required part of the General Plan that is intended to ensure adequate planning efforts are made to address the housing needs of everyone in the community. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) determines the Regional Housing Need Assessment (RHNA), a figure indicating a region's overall housing need. In turn, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) utilizes the RHNA assigned by the HCD to then determine each city in the region's allocation of SCAG's overall RHNA figure. The Housing Element must demonstrate the City has planned for enough housing to meet SCAG's RHNA allocation.
Based on the schedule of updates to the RHNA, cities are required to update their Housing Elements every five (5) or eight (8) years. The City is currently required to update the Housing Element every eight (8) years. The City's current Housing Element is for 2014-2021 , which was completed as part of the fifth cycle of RHNA in 2013. When the General Plan Update process began in 2017, an update to the Housing Element was not identified as part of the scope of work for the General Plan Update based on the anticipated timeline of adoption for the General Plan Update, and the Housing Element's validity until 2021 . The sixth cycle of RHNA requires the City to update the Housing Element for the 2021-2029 planning period, with Housing Element Updates required to be approved and adopted by October 15, 2021 .
Housing Element Update Request for Proposals
To meet this timeline, the City initiated the Housing Element Update by issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified consultants for the preparation of the 2021 -2029 Housing Element Update, an optional Zoning Code Update, and the associated environmental documents. Staff issued the RFP on July 30, 2020 with a closing date of August 31, 2020. The RFP was posted to the City's website as well as on the American Planning Association Los Angeles Chapter's RFP/RFQ page. Additionally, the RFP was mailed and e-mailed to six (6) consultants. Only one proposal was received prior to the deadline. Two (2) of the consultants that received the RFP informed staff that they would not be submitting proposals and no response was received from three (3) other consultants.
The sole proposal received was submitted by De Novo Planning Group, the same consulting firm currently contracted to complete the City's General Plan Update. De Novo Planning Group has proposed to prepare the Housing Element Update, Zoning Code Update, and associated environmental documents for $139,510. Staff is recommending the selection of De Novo Planning Group based on their unique ability to leverage existing knowledge of the City and the existing General Plan Update work that has been completed, to efficiently and effectively complete the tasks and analyses required. Furthermore, the City saves costs by having De Novo Planning Group incorporate the environmental documentation required for the Housing Element Update with the environmental documentation that has already been completed and is required for the General Plan Update. The scope of work to be completed and services to be provided are identified in the revised proposal submitted by De Novo Planning Group on September 4, 2020 (Attachment C).
Amendment to Professional Services Agreement
An amendment to De Novo Planning Group's existing professional services ag reement for the General Plan Update will incorporate an expanded scope of work that includes the preparation of the 2021 -2029 Housing Element Update, Zoning Code Update, and associated environmental
23 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 17 HEU Contract October 5, 2020 Page 3 documentation (Attachment B). The existing professional services agreement is in the amount of $697,756. With the addition of the $139,510 required to complete the expanded scope of work, the total value of the amended professional services agreement is in the amount of $837,266. The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed amendment and has approved it to form.
Fiscal Considerations: LEAP Grant Award
In July 2020, staff submitted an application to the HCD's LEAP Grants Program for $150,000. LEAP Grants can be utilized for a variety of plans, programs, and activities that enable the implementation of planning efforts that accelerate housing production and facilitate compliance to implement the sixth cycle of the RHNA. Staff applied with the intent of utilizing the grant funds to prepare and adopt a Housing Element Update, Zoning Code Update, and the associated environmental documents, activities which align with the overarching goals of the LEAP Grants Program. In September 2020, staff received preliminary approval from the HCD for the City's LEAP grant application in the amount of $150,000, which will cover the entire $139,510 cost required for the expanded scope of work in the amended professional services agreement. Staff anticipates executing an agreement with the HCD for the grant award in the coming months.
Respectfully submitted by: Maia Mccurley, Associate Planner
Attachments: A. Resolution No. 20-76 B. Contract Modification #1 for the General Plan Update C. De Novo Planning Group Housing Element Update Proposal D. Resolution No. 17-41 E. Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group
24 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting ATIACHMENTPage No. 18 A
RESOLUTION NO. 20-76
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP FOR THE UPDATE TO THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN TO INCORPORATE THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE, ZONING CODE UPDATE, AND ASSOCIATED ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:
Section 1. That the Mayor and Assistant City Clerk of the City of La Verne be and they are hereby authorized to execute an amendment to the Agreement with De Novo Planning Group for the update of the City's General Plan , and related studies and environmental document (Exhibit A), to incorporate the preparation of the 2021-2029 Housing Element, Zoning Code Update, and associated environmental documents, said amendment being in the form attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as though the same were set forth in full herein (Exhibit B).
Section 2. That the Mayor shall sign and the Assistant City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and thereupon the same shall take effect and be in force.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of October, 2020.
Tim Hepburn, Mayor ATTEST:
Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 20-76 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 5th day of October, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
25 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting ATTACHMENTPage No. 19 B De Novo P l anning Group
------~A Land Use Planni ng, Design, and Environmental Firm •••••
September 4, 2020
Maia Mccurley Associate Planner I Community Development Department City of La Verne I 3660 D Street I La Verne CA 91750 909 596 8706 I [email protected]
SUBJECT: Contract Modification #1 for the General Plan Update - Housing Element Update and Focused Zoning Code Update
Dear Ms. Mccurley:
Per the City's request, our project team has revised and expanded the scope of work associated with the General Plan Update to include additional tasks and analysis associated with preparing an update to the City of La Verne's Housing Element and a focused update to the City's Zoning Code. The details of this expanded scope of work are detailed in the attached proposal originally submitted to the City on August 31, 2020 and revised on September 4, 2020. As noted in the attached document, these additional tasks can be completed for $139,510.
The current contract value for the General Plan Update (including all related tasks) is $697,756. With the addition of this new set of housing and zoning tasks, the total contract value shall increase to $837,266.
AUTHORIZATION
This amendment to the professional services agreement authorizes De Novo Planning Group to perform services in addition to the original contract services approved via Resolution No. 17-41, dated June 19, 2017. This amendment authorizes an increase in the Total Contract Value for the General Plan Update to an amount not to exceed $837,266.
Approved by:
City of La Verne
Title ______
Date ------
OE NOVO PLANNING GROUP 180 E Main Stree t , Suite 108 I Tustin, CA 92780 atrop1ano@den ovoplanning.com I (714) 453 -7711
26 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting ATIACHMENTCPage No. 20 De Novo Planning Group ------A Land Use Planning, Design, and Environmental Firm ····· CITY OF LA VERNE 2021-2029 GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
SUBMITTED AUGUST 31. 2020 I REVISED SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Submitted to: Submitted by: City of La Verne De Novo Planning Group Community Development Department Contact: Amanda Tropiano. Principal 3660 "D" Street 180 E Main Street. Suite 108 La Verne. CA 91750 Tustin. CA 92780 (714) 453-7711
27 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 21 De Novo Planning Group ------~A Land Use Planning, Design, and Environmental Firm ····· August 31. 2020
City of La Verne Community Development Department 3660 "D" Street La Verne. CA 91750
Subject: Letter of Transmittal for 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
Speaking on behalf of the entire De Novo team. we would like to thank you for the opportunity to submit a proposal to update the City of La Verne's Housing Element. For the past two years. it has been our pleasure to work with the City as it undertakes a comprehensive update to its General Plan. Through this process. we have developed a deep understanding of the community's vision for the future of La Verne. and we would welcome the opportunity to expand our relationship by working with the City to update its Housing Element. Based on our team's unique ability to synchronize the two projects (especially the environmental review). as well as our exper tise in Housing Element Update services. we are confident that we can prepare your updated Housing Element for certification by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on-schedule and on-budget. We recognize that the City will need to approach this Housing Element Update in a way that is fundamentally different from past cycles. While the City will be responsible for accommodating more housing units than it has in previous Housing Element planning periods. we were proud to work with the City to proactively antici pated some of this concern and prepare a General Plan Land Use Map that allows for some new development along the City's corridors. anticipated to be facilitated by updates to the City's various key Specific Plans. How ever. it is possible that in order to adequately address the City's larger-than-expected RHNA. we will need to take a fresh look at the land use m ap to ensure that sufficient land is dedicated to accommodating the City's share of regional housing growth. Our solution-oriented team of creative housing element and general plan practitioners is excited to continue working with Staff and the community to address the community's hous ing challenges in a way that reflects local priorities and opportunities. De Novo is a full-service land use and environmental planning firm and we are well-versed regarding imple mentation of the two extensive housing packages from 2017 (15 bills) and 2019 (18 bills). direction provided by the Governor's Office. California Attorney General's Office. and HCD regarding housing elements and. more broadly. plans and programs to increase the state's housing stock. We also continue to closely monitor pend ing legislation to be prepared for additional changes and advise our clients on upcoming issues. The team is led by Principal Amanda Tropiano. who will serve as Co-Project Manager and your day-to-day con tact. providing the City with the highest level of principal attention. As the Project Manager for the General Plan Update. Amanda is especially well-positioned to lead this effort and create schedule and budget efficien cies between the two work efforts. Amanda is supported by Co-Project Manager Principal Beth Thompson. who has a long history with preparing and implementing Housing Elements across California. The offer con tained in this proposal is valid for a minimum of 90 days. We trust that the enclosed information is adequate for your evaluation. but should you need anything else. please do not hesitate to contact me at (714) 453-7711 or at [email protected].
Sin~erely,
1.m~~anda Tropiano Principal
DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP 180 E MAIN STREET SUITE 108 I TUSTIN. CA 92780 [email protected] I (714) 453-7711 I DENOVOPLANNING.COM 28 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 22
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FIRM PROFILE 04
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS OS
PROJECT TEAM 08
REFERENCES 17
HOURLY RATE 18
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES 19
TIMELINE/SCHEDULE OF COSTS 26
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FIRM PROFILE
De Novo Planning Group ------A Land Use Ph oni ng, Dcll&n , a nd En vlro nmcnt~I firm ····· De Novo Planning Group is a land use and environmental planning firm Official Name specializing in community planning. environmental studies. design. and De Novo Planning Group development services. For the past ll years. De Novo Planning Group Primary Point of Contact has successfully operated in the Sacramento. Greater Bay Area. Central Amanda Tropiano. Principal Valley, Tahoe Basin. and northern California regions. and in 2017. opened 714-453 -771 l an office in Orange County-led by Principal Amanda Tropiano-to serve [email protected] southern California clients. The firm's principal-level staff have success 180 E Main Street. Suite 108 Tustin. CA 92780 fully completed over 350 projects consisting of comprehensive general plans. specific plans. housing elements. environmental impact reports. Entity Type California S-Corporation negative declarations. initial studies. NEPA analyses. climate action plans. biological assessments. wetland delineations. and development projects Federal Employer ID throughout California. De Novo Planning Group incorporated in July 2008 26-2962235 and has full-service offices in northern and southern California. Firm Locations Southern California: OUR MISSION 180 E Main Street. Suite 108 Our mission is to provide municipal and private sector clients with world Tustin. CA 92780 714-453-7711 class professional services. through principal-level attention to every proj ect. We pride ourselves on our ability to work with clients to balance their Northern California: economic. social. environmental. legal. and political goals. Our services 1020 Suncast Lane. Suite 106 El Dorado Hills. CA 95762 result in an integrated planning and environmental solution for every 916-949-3231 project that is technically sound. cost-effective. and delivered within the client's schedule. Ownership De Novo Planning Group is totally owned by Principals Ben Ritchie. Steve OUR PHILOSOPHY McMurtry. Beth Thompson. and Aman Our philosophy is to proactively plan and design projects in such a way da Tropiano. Mr. Ritchie. Mr. McMurtry. that public and environmental concerns are addressed and accommo and Ms. Thompson each have more dated early in the process. We strongly believe in the use of local knowl than 10% interest. edge for developing sensible and cost-effective solutions to local con Years in Business/Providing Service cerns. Our solutions integrate local knowledge with the best available 12 resources to achieve recognized national and international standards for Other Lines of Business planning and environmental management. to achieve a balance in local None economic. social. and environmental goals. De Novo Planning Group is dedicat ed to fostering a partnership with each agency we serve. through listening to the community and stakeholders and reflecting the ideas and concerns we hear in the approach developed for each project.
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS De Novo is committed to providing the City with an exceptional experience updating its Housing Element. Our team will use a Co-Project Management structure to effectively manage this project for the City of La Verne. This approach is also used for the City's comprehensive General Plan Update and we believe it provides the City with the high est-level of principal-attention throughout the project. Your management team. led by Principals Beth Thompson and Amanda Tropiano. will be the primary authors of a comprehensive and legally-defensible housing element in compliance with all applicable state. regional. and local legislation and requirements. We will closely coordinate with the City and provide principal-level attention to every step of the process.
De Novo Project Management Approach and Method Our management approach for the City of La Verne's Housing Element Update is founded on the following: ,. Principal-level management team » Use of local knowledge » Implementation of creative problem-solving » Reliance on Housing Element and CEQA experience » Adherence to project budget and schedule
• • Principal-Level Management Team Our southern California housing services team is led by De Novo Principal Beth Thompson and Amanda Tropiano. The entire De Novo management team-including Principal Ben Ritchie. who serves as the Co-Project Manager for the General Plan Update-will be available to assist the City as it updates its Housing Element. Beth and Aman da will remain personally involved in every aspect of the project from start to finish. and w ill serve as the prim ary authors of all reports. documents. and deliverables prepared under that contract. De Novo successfully imple mented a Co-Project Manager approach for the City's General Plan Update and believe that structure speaks to our commitment to deliver the necessary project management approach and oversight to ensure a successful Housing Element.
• • Use of Local Knowledge La Verne is a community with a rich history and unique community culture. In order to assist the City with a up date to it s Housing Element. the consultant team must have meaningful knowledge of local issues and challeng es to ensure that these issues are adequately considered and reflected in the Housing Element. Based on our recent experience support ing the City on its comprehensive General Plan Update. we deeply ap preciate the housing. land use. and community development issues and challenges facing the City. including. but not limited to:
» Acceptable residential densities and intensities in key focus areas » Potential impacts of residential development on city infrastructure and resources » "Underlying• development potential in established residential neighborhoods " Housing affordability and the City's jobs/housing balance » Council priorities to accommodate housing in strategic locations
• • Implementation of Creative Problem-Solving Planners are creative problem-solvers. and we consider ourselves particularly well-suited to this part of the job. De Novo's management team and technical staff value research and best practices but recognize that we often work on projects with a moving target. This is especially relevant to the current state of housing elements and housing law. where politics are playing an increasingly important role in how local jurisdictions maintain control of their local planning objectives. We believe that you know your city best and local agencies are best-suited to plan for their own
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housing needs. We will work with you to address local issues and concerns in creative ways that maximize local input to the extent feasible while also achieving State objectives and requirements. While we don't have a crystal ball. we are very flexible and responsive and are excited to tackle the City's Housing Element in a creative way.
• • Reliance on Housing Element and CEQA Experience De Novo staff has prepared many State-certified Housing Elements and amendments. Specifically. our team members managed and/or served as the senior advisor for Housing Elements for the Cities of Arcata. Elk Grove. Escalon. Greenfield. Gridley. Half Moon Bay. lone. Lakeport. Livingston. Paradise. Rancho Cordova. and Richmond. and the Counties of Colusa and Mendocino. all of which have been certified for compliance by the Department of Housing and Community Development. Our housing-related experience includes t he following: State-certified Housing Elements: HUD-approved Consolidated Plans and Action Plans: housing condition surveys: researching and preparing rental and ownership housing market studies for project s throughout the U.S.: and securing and administering a variety of affordable housing and community development projects and programs. including those funded by CDBG and HOME grants.
De Novo is a full-service planning firm with a long and robust CEQA practice. The firm's principal-level staff have suc cessfully completed over 350 environmental projects consisting of environmental impact reports. negative declara tions. initial studies. NEPA analyses. climate action plans. biological assessments. and wetland delineations throughout California. De Novo currently provides on-call CEQA services for a number of clients. including for the City of La Verne. We believe that CEQA documents are a tool that the public and decision makers must be able to easily read and understand in order to thoughtfully consider potential impacts during their decision-making process. This means we write our documents to be clear. concise. and jargon-free.
• • Adherence to Project Budget and Schedule Our project team is fully committed to bringing the project to completion on-schedule and on-budget. As out lined in our project schedule. we have factored ample time for all project stages including the community en gagement process and public review. We thrive under deadlines. and we have a track record of meeting or ex ceeding our project schedules. Our use of principal-level staff throughout all stages of the project allows us to work quickly. efficiently. and to produce preliminary draft documents of superior quality. Our project managers take a very active and hands-on role. and we diligently manage our team and coordinate with City staff to ensure that all parties are continuously aware of pending deadlines. outstanding tasks. and draft work products that w ill require City staff review.
We take tremendous pride in our ability to adhere to our project budgets. Our project managers are also principals and senior managers of the firm. and to this end. we have the authority to take any steps necessary to ensure that our projects remain on budget. We strongly encourage the City to call every one of our references and specifically inquire about the extraordinary steps we take to ensure we do not modify or exceed our budgets. Moreover. we hope that this commitment has been evident through our collaboration on the City's General Plan Update.
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Representative Projects As requested in the RFP. below is a list of comparable contracts completed and in progress over the past five years. De Novo staff has prepared many State-certified Housing Elements and amendments. Specifically. our team members managed and/or served as the senior advisor for Housing Elements for the Cities of Arcata. Elk Grove. Escalon. Greenfield. Gridley. Half Moon Bay. lone. Lakeport. Livingston. Paradise. Rancho Cordova. and Richmond. and the Counties of Colusa and Mendocino. all of which have been certified for compliance by the Department of Housing and Community Development. In fact. every single Housing Element prepared by De Novo, including those completed listed below. has received HCD certification.
Our housing-related experience includes the following: State-certified Housing Elements: HUD-approved Consol idated Plans and Action Plans: housing condition surveys; researching and preparing rental and ownership hous ing market studies for projects throughout the U.S.; and securing and administering a variety of affordable hous ing and community development projects and programs. including those funded by CDBG and HOME grants.
Year Started Year Completed Client ProJect Name Client Contact
2020 Ongoing City of Lawndale Comprehensive General Plan Update (Cyl 6) Sean Moore. AICP I (310) 973-3231
2020 Ongoing City of Stanton Housing and Safety Element Update (Cyl 6) Amy Stonich. AICP I (714) 379-9222
2019 Ongoing City of Glendale Focused General Plan Update (Cyl 6) Fred Zohrehvand I (818) 548-3700
2019 Ongoing City of Temecula Housing Elem ent Update (Cy! 6) Dale West I (951) 693-3918
2018 Ongoing City of San Jacinto Com prehensive General Plan Update (Cyl 6) Travis Randel I (951) 654.7337
2020 Ongoing City of Lakeport Housing Element Update (Cyl 6) Kevin Ingram I (707) 263-5615
2020 Ongoing Shasta County Housing Element Update (Cyl 6) David Schlegel I (530) 225-5532
2019 2019 City of Lathrop Housing Element Update (Cyl 6) Mark Meissner I (209) 941 -7266
2019 2019 City of Escalon Housing Element Update (Cyl 6) Dominique Rom o I (209) 691-7400
2015 2016 City of Ripon Housing Element Update (Cyl 5) Ken Zuidervaart I (209) 599-2108
2014 201 5 City of Cotati Housing Elem ent Update (Cyl 5) Jon-Paul Harries I (707) 665-3636
2014 201 5 City of Brentwood Housing Element Update (Cy! 5) Erik Nolthenius I (92S) 516-5405
2014 2016 City of Sebsastopol Comprehensive General Plan Update (Cyl 5) Kari Svanstrom I (707) 823-6167
2014 2015 City of Lakeport Housing Element Update (cy1 5) Kevin Ingram I (707) 263-5615
2014 2015 City of Oakley Housing Element Update (Cyl 5) Ken Strelo I (925) 625-7000
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PROJECT TEAM De Novo Planning Group will serve as the Consultant and lead preparer of the Housing Element. The De Novo projec t team will be under the account management direction of Project Manager Amanda Tropiano who will be supported by Principal Beth Thompson should Amanda be unavailable. De Novo's management team will be supported by additional principal-level staff and technical team members with expertise working with the City of La Verne on its General Plan Update as well as on Housing Element Updates for agencies across the state.
Below is an organizational chart outlining the roles and responsibilities of key De Novo staff. Resumes are includ ed on the following pages.
CITY OF LA VERNE
De Novo Planning Group (Consultant)
Management Team/Key Personnel
Amanda Tropiano, Principal, Co-Project Manager Beth Thompson, Principal (Co-Project Manager) + Lead community engagement facilitator + Regulatory compliance + Site analysis and inventory + HCD coordination + Project management + Q uality control
Ben Ritchie, Principal, Strategic Adviser + Q uality control + Environmental documentation + Community engagement strategy
Technical Staff
Starla Barker,AICP, Principal Planner Perry Banner, Principal Planner + Program evaluation + Program eva.luation + Needs assessment + Needs assessment + Constraints analysis + Constraints analysis
Megan Thorne, Senior Planner, LEED AP + Site analysis + Goals, policies, and implementation plan
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Team Member Biographies This section includes brief biographies for all De Novo team members followed by their complete resumes.
AMANDA TROPIANO, PRINCIPAL Amanda Tropiano is a principal with De Novo Planning Group and is responsible for leading the firm's Southern California practice: Amanda serves as the Project Manager for the City of La Verne General Plan Update. With over 15 years of professional planning experience in t he region. Amanda has successfully managed a wide variety of land use and environmental planning projects for public and private sector clients. including numerous General Plans. housing elements. development projects. specific plans. corridor plans. strategic plans. sustainability pro grams. visioning projects. transit-oriented development plans. zoning documents. outreach programs. and CEQA project s. Amanda is also an IAP2 trained public outreach practitioner and has completed project management training with PSMJ. Amanda consistently brings to the table her passion. creativity. and strategic thinking to make sure every project exceeds her client's expectations. Amanda also supports the land use due diligence efforts of clients throughout southern California and assists with navigating public agency planning procedures. reviewing existing regulatory direction. facilitating the entitlement process. and serving as a liaison between public agencies and private developers.
BETH THOMPSON, PRINCIPAL Beth is a principal with De Novo with over 20 years of professional planning experience. Her responsibilities in clude general plan preparation and management. senior review of environmental documents. environmental planning. Housing Element updates. policy document preparation. and contract planning. Beth specializes in community planning as well as CEQA and NEPA compliance. Her experience includes the preparation and man agement of numerous General Plan projects. She also has extensive experience preparing and managing Gen eral Plan El Rs. development EIRs for a range of project t ypes from ski resort master plans to hospital facilities to subdivisions. Beth is an industry leader in the field of Housing Elements and General Plans. and she has a proven track record of successfully completing environmental and planning documentation for complex project s. While with Laurin Associates (now a subsidiary of Raney Planning and Management) Ms. Thompson prepared over sixty housing feasibility and market studies for single family and multifamily residential project s in urban and rural ar eas throughout the US. and Palestine). The market and feasibility studies identified market demand for the pro posed housing types. estimated capture rates. identified applicable fees. and known constraints to development.
BEN RITCHIE, PRINCIPAL Mr. Ritchie is a Principal with De Novo Planning Group and is responsible for the management of complex CEQA and NEPA projects. climate action plans. sustainable policy development. general plan updates. specific p lans. redevelopment plans. and municipal service reviews. His experience includes residential. commercial. m ixed -use. transportation. annexation and redevelopment projects throughout California. Ben serves as the co-Project Man ager for the City of La Verne General Plan Update. and in this capacity. he is uniquely qualified to prepare the CEQA documentation for the Housing Element Update. He has extensive knowledge of CEQA and has assisted jurisdictions in drafting and updating their local CEQA implementation guidelines. Mr. Ritchie is very adept at leading and facilitating the public outreach. visioning. and consensus building process required for a successful General Plan Update. Mr. Ritchie has extensive experience communicating complex topics in public forums in a manner that enhances community participation. under standing. and interest in community planning topics. Mr. Ritchie has served as an Environmental Coordinator for municipalities. including as the Environmental Coordinator for the City of Rancho Cordova. where he oversaw the environmental planning division and t he preparation of all CEQA documents prepared by staff and out side consul tants. This experience has given Mr. Ritchie the knowledge of how local agencies use and implement planning doc uments. and specifically general plans. on a day to day basis. He has extensive experience preparing the full range of General Plan Elements and General Plan EIRs. Mr. Ritchie is currently serving as the project manager for De Novo·s on-call planning services contracts with the cities of Davis. Brentwood. and Tracy.
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STARLA BARKER, AICP, PRINCIPAL PLANNER Starla Barker. AICP. is a principal planner with De Novo Planning Group whose primary responsibilities are the management and preparation of environmental documents (Initial Studies. Negative Declaration. Environmen tal Impact Reports. and Environmental Assessments). as well as other planning documents including General Plans and Specific Plans. With over 17 years of professional planning experience Starla has successfully man aged a wide range of projects with particular emphasis in General Plans. urban infill. downtown. and redevelop· ment projects. Utilizing her experience in community planning. Starla is regularly involved in land use and policy planning. including the development and implementation of community outreach programs. and frequently manages and prepares environmental clearance documents for citywide policy planning and redevelopment projects. Through her extensive experience in both policy and environmental planning. Starla is keenly aware of the interaction between the two and consistently takes a proactive and comprehensive approach to under· standing planning and environmental issues and developing solutions.
PERRY BANNER, PRINCIPAL PLANNER Perry Banner recently joined De Novo Planning Group as a Principal Planner. bringing a combined 18 years of ex· perience in local government and private practice planning to the firm with work in both the United States and Canada. Perry possesses a diverse range of skills. including project management. land use analysis and policy development. His capabilities also include economic development and real estate development. Perry has suc cessfully managed a w ide va riety of urban planning projects. including General Plans. community plans. specific plans. transit-oriented development plans. zoning documents and public outreach programs. His passion lies in helping communities. neighborhoods and their residents visualize the future and giving them the tools to make well-informed decisions. He believes in questioning conventional wisdom and always looking at problems from multiple angles and viewpoints to find effective and innovative solutions to develop plans that create results. Perry also supports private sector clients in navigating public agency approval processes.
MEGAN THORNE, LEED AP, SENIOR PLANNER + DESIGNER Megan Thorne is a senior planner and designer with De Novo Planning Group. With over 6 years of professional planning experience. Megan has worked on a wide variety of planning projects for public and private sector clients. including numerous specific plans. corridor plans. general plans. site plans. strategic plans. sustainability programs. visioning projects. transit-oriented development plans. zoning documents. outreach programs. and 30 visualizations. Megan possesses the ability to think creatively and envision change while keeping projects grounded with achievable benchmarks and implementable policy goals. She excels at communicating complex information and policy ideas in a compelling and simple manner. As a designer. Megan has differentiated her· self with her hand-drawing abilities as well as her technical skills. Her technical expertise includes 30 modeling. graphic design. and web design. She continues to pioneer ways new technology can improve old processes from community outreach approaches to the web-publication of planning documents.
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Amanda Tropiano PRINCIPAL
Amanda Tropiano is a principal with De Novo Planning Group and is responsible for leading the firm's Southern California practice. With over 15 years of professional planning experience in the region, Amanda has successfully managed a wide variety of land use and environmental planning projects for public and private sector clients, including numerous General Plans, specific plans, corridor plans, strategic plans, sustainability programs, visioning projects, transit-oriented development plans, zoning documents, outreach programs, and CEQA projects. Amanda is also an IAP2 trained public outreach practitioner and has completed project management training with PSMJ. Amanda consistently brings to the table her passion, creativity, and strategic thinking to make sure every project exceeds her client's expectations. Amanda also supports the land use due diligence efforts of clients throughout southern California and assists with navigating public agency planning procedures, reviewing existing regulatory direction, facilitating the entitlement process, and serving as a liaison between public agencies and private developers.
EDUCATION RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE MA, Urban and Regional Planning, General Plan Update and EIR, General Plan Update and EIR, University of California, Irvine City of Lake Forest City of Clovis• BA, Urban Studies and Planning, General Plan Update and EIR, General Plan Update and EIR, University of California, San Diego City of La Verne City of Industry• BA, Political Science: Comparative General Plan Update, Housing Irvine Sustainable Operations Politics, Element, and EIR, Strategic Plan, University of California, San Diego City of San Jacinto City of Irvine• Study Abroad Program, Housing Element Update SAVI Ranch Land Use and Mobility University of Sussex City ofTemecula Vision Plan, Housing and Safety Element Update City of Yorba Linda* ORGANIZATIONS City of Stanton Vision Plan, City of Carson* Urban Land Institute General Plan Update, Housing Crafton Hills College International Association for Public Element, Zoning Update, and EIR, Village Overlay Zone, Participation (IAP2) City of Lawndale City of Yucaipa• American Planning Association General Plan Update, Housing Element, Zoning Update, and EIR, Housing Element Update, Congress for New Urbanism City of San Marcos City of Santa Ana* Focus General Plan Update and EIR, Harmony Specific Plan, Lewis City of Glendale Companies, City of Highland* General Plan Update and EIR, City of Campbell Downtown Bellflower Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan General Plan Update and EIR, City of Bellflower'* City of Westminster'* Envision Alhambra 2035 Public General Plan Update and EIR, Outreach Campaign and Phase I City of Menifee• General Plan Update, General Plan Update, Housing City of Alhambra* Element and EIR, City of Yucaipa*
• Project was completed by Ms. Tropiano while he was employed at another planning firm
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Beth Thompson PRINCIPAL
Beth is a principal with De Novo with over 19 years of professional planning experience. Her responsibilities include general plan preparation and management, senior review of environmental documents, environmental planning, Housing Element updates, policy document preparation, and contract planning. Beth specializes in community planning as well as CEQA and NEPA compliance. Her experience includes the preparation and management of numerous General Plan projects. She also has extensive experience preparing and managing General Plan EIRs, development EIRs for a range of project types from ski resort master plans to hospital facilities to subdivisions. Beth is an industry leader in the field of Housing Elements and General Plans, and she has a proven track record of successfully completing environmental and planning documentation for complex projects. While with Laurin Associates (now a subsidiary of Raney Planning and Management) Ms. Thompson prepared over sixty housing feasibility and market studies for single family and multifamily residential projects in urban and rural areas throughout the US, and Palestine). The market and feasibility studies identified market demand for the proposed housing types, estimated capture rates, identified applicable fees, and known constraints to development. EDUCATION
BS, Environmental and Resource RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Science, University of California, Davis Housing Element Update, General Plan Update and EIR, City of Temecula City of Milpitas ORGANIZATIONS General Plan Update, Housing American Planning Association Element, and EIR, General Plan Update and EIR, City of Brentwood City of Manteca General Plan and Zoning Code Housing Element, Update, Housing Element, and EIR, City of Half Moon Bay City of Sebastopol Housing Element, General Plan Update, Housing City of Escalon Element and EIR, Housing Element, City of Cotati City of Oakley General Plan Update, Housing Housing Element, Element, Zoning Code Update and Town of Paradise EIR, Colusa County Housing Element, City of Ripon General Plan Update EIR and Climate Action Plan, Housing Element, City of Foster City City of VI/inters Sustainability Element and Climate Redevelopment Plan EIR, Action Plan EIR, City of Rancho Cordova City of Elk Grove Northstar Highlands Program and General Plan Update and EIR, General Project EIR, Plan Annual Report, Genera Plan Placer County Implementation Plan, Housing Northstar Village EIR, Element Updates, and EIR Addnedum Placer County City of Lakeport Resort at Squaw Creek SEIR, General Plan Update, Climate Action Squaw Valley Public Services District Plan, and EIR, Moody Flats Mine EIR, City of Campbell Shasta County
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Ben Ritchie PRINCIPAL
Mr. Ritchie is a founding principal at De Novo Planning Group with over 17 years of experience. Mr. Ritchie's expertise includes managing long range planning documents, completing complex and controversial CEQA documents, and facilitating community outreach and public communications efforts for the firm. His experience includes a variety of land use, transportation, and sustainability projects throughout California. Mr. Ritchie has extensive knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has assisted jurisdictions in drafting and updating their local CEQA implementation guidelines. He served as the Environmental Coordinator for the City of Rancho Cordova, where he oversaw the environmental planning division and the preparation of all CEQA documents prepared by staff and outside consultants. This experience has given him the knowledge of how local agencies use and implement planning documents, and specifically general plans, on a day to day basis.
EDUCATION RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE MA, City and Regional Planning, General Plan Update and EIR, General Plan Update and EIR, General Cal Poly San Luis Obispo City of Lake Forest Plan Annual Report, Genera Plan BA, Political Science and History, General Plan Update and EIR, Implementation Plan, Housing Cal Poly San Luis Obispo City of La Verne Element Updates, and EIR Addendum City of Lakeport General Plan Update, Zoning Code ORGANIZATIONS Update, Climate Action Plan, and EIR, General Plan Update, Climate Action American Planning Association City of San Jacinto Plan, and EIR, City of Campbell Association of Environmental General Plan Update, Housing General Plan Update and EIR, Professionals Element, and EIR, City of Brentwood City of Milpitas PA-1 Specific Plan and EIR, General Plan Update and EIR, City of Brentwood City of Lakeport General Plan and Zoning Code General Plan Update and EIR, Update, Housing Element, and EIR, City of Manteca City of Sebastopol Seraphina MND, General Plan Update, Housing City ofTemecula Element and EIR, LOS Church Initial Study/MND, City of Cotati City of San Juan Capistrano General Plan Update, Housing The Cannery EIR, Element, Zoning Code Update and City of Davis EIR, West Area Specific Plan EIR, Colusa County City of Salinas General Plan Update EIR and Climate Joerger Ranch Specific Plan EIR, Action Plan, Town ofTruckee City of Foster City Sterting 5th Street Apartments EIR, Sustainability Element and Climate City of Davis Action Plan EIR, City of Elk Grove Home2Suites MND, City ofTracy
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Starla Barker, AICP PRINCIPAL PLANNER
Starla Barker, AICP, is a principal planner with De Novo Planning Group whose primary responsibilities are the management and preparation of environmental documents (Initial Studies, Negative Declaration, Environmental Impact Reports, and Environmental Assessments). as well as other planning documents including General Plans and Specific Plans. Wrth over 17 years of professional planning experience Starla has successfully managed a wide range of projects with particular emphasis in General Plans, urban infill, downtown, and redevelopment projects. Utilizing her experience in community planning, Starla is regularly involved in land use and policy planning, including the development and implementation of community outreach programs, and frequently manages and prepares environmental clearance documents for citywide policy planning and redevelopment projects. Through her extensive experience in both policy and environmental planning, Starla is keenly aware of the interaction between the two and consistently takes a proactive and comprehensive approach to understanding planning and environmental issues and developing solutions.
EDUCATION RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Masters, Urban and Regional Media Studios Project EIR, Duarte Station Specific Plan EIR, Planning, California State Polytechnic City of Burbank* City of Duarte* University, Pomona General Plan Update and EIR, General Plan Update, Climate Action BA, Business Economics, University City of Rancho Santa Margarita* Plan and EIR, of California, Riverside Avanti South Specific Plan EIR City of Fullerton* City of Lancaster* General Plan Update and EIR, ORGANIZATIONS Palmdale Transit Oriented City of Buena Park* Development EIR, American Planning Association General Plan Update and EIR, City of Palmdale* City of Lancaster* South Garfield Specific Plan MND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS General Plan Update, Climate Action City of Monterey Park* Plan, and Cable Airport Land Use American institute of Certified Bolsa Row Specific Plan EIR, Compatibility Plan EIR, Planners, 2009, No. 024079 City of Westminster* City of Upland* Mission Viejo Medical Center EIR, McFarland General Plan Amendment City of Mission Viejo* EIR City of McFarland* Union Street Condominiums Project City of Pasadena* Las Ventanas Housing EA, City of Long Beach* 550 North Third Street (AC Hotel) MND, Safran Senior Housing EA, City of Burbank* City of Long Beach* 550 North Third Street Mixed-Use Placentia General Plan Sustainability Project MND, Element and Development Code City of Burbank* Assistance, City of Placentia* Downtown Lancaster Revitalization Specific Plan EIR, Lido House Hotel EIR, City of Lancaster* City of Newport Beach* Palmdale Transit Village Specific Plan Hyundai Motor America - North EIR, American Campus EIR, City of Palmdale* City of Fountain Valley* • Project was completed by Ms. Barker while she was employed at another planning firm De Novo Planning Group ••••
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Perry A. Banner PRINCIPAL PLANNER
Perry Banner recently joined De Novo Planning Group as a Principal Planner, bringing a combined 18 years of experience in local government and private practice planning to the firm with work in both the United States and Canada. Perry possesses a diverse range of skills, including project management, land use analysis and policy development His capabilities also include economic development and real estate development. Perry has successfully managed a wide variety of urban planning projects, including General Plans, community plans, specific plans, transit-oriented development plans, zoning documents and public outreach programs. His passion lies in helping communities, neighborhoods and their residents visualize the future and giving them the tools to make well-informed decisions. He believes in questioning conventional wisdom and always looking at problems from multiple angles and viewpoints to find effective and innovative solutions to develop plans that create results. Perry also supports private sector clients in navigating public agency approval processes.
EDUCATION RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE BA, Economics, General Plan Update and EIR, TOD Overtay - Marine Avenue Green University of Western Ontario, London, City of Rolling Hills Estates* Line Station, Canada General Plan Update and EIR, Cities of Lawndale, Hawthorne and Diploma, Urban and Regional City of Laguna Woods* Redondo Beach* Planning Technology, Community Plans Continuum Project, Commercial Cannabis Program, Fanshawe College, London, Canada County of San Bernardino* City of Pasadena• Ross Minority Program in Real Housing Element Update, Short-tenn Rental Program, Estate, City of Lawndale* City of Pasadena* University of Southern California, Los Angeles Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and Safety Element Update, ORGANIZATIONS City of Lawndale* Southern California Logistics Airport American Planning Association (SCLA) Specific Plan and EIR, Congress for New Urbanism Stirling DevelopmenUCity of Victorville* Lockheed Martin Specific Plan and EIR, Lockheed Martin/City of Palmdale* Meredith International Centre Specific Plan Amendment, Craig Development Corp/City of Ontario* Pueblo Viejo Implementation Strategy Plan and Design Guidelines, City of Coachella* One Metro West Specific Plan and EIR (Peer Review), City of Costa Mesa*
• Project was completed by Mr. Banner while he was employed at another agency or planning firm
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Megan Thorne.LEEDAP Bo+c SENIOR PLANNER + DESIGNER
Megan Thorne is a senior planner and designer with De Novo Planning Group. With over 6 years of professional planning experience. Megan has worked on a wide variety of planning projects for public and private sector clients, including numerous specific plans, corridor plans, general plans, site plans, strategic plans. sustainability programs, visioning projects, transit-oriented development plans, zoning documents, outreach programs, and 30 visualizations. Megan possesses the ability to think creatively and envision change while keeping projects grounded with achievable benchmarks and implementable policy goals. She excels at communicating complex information and policy ideas in a compelling and simple manner. As a designer, Megan has differentiated herself with her hand-drawing abilities as well as her technical skills. Her technical expertise includes 30 modeling, graphic design, and web design. She continues to pioneer ways new technology can improve old processes from community outreach approaches to the web-publication of planning documents.
EDUCATION RELEVANTPROJECTEXPE~ENCE MCP, City Planning, Urban Design General Plan Update and EIR, Crafton Hills College Concentration City of Lake Forest Village Overtay Zone, University of Pennsylvania, General Plan Update and EIR, City of Yucaipa* Philadelphia City of La Verne Harmony Specific Plan, Lewis BS, Urban, Rural, and General Plan Update, EIR, and Companies, Environmental Planning, Climate Action Plan, City of Highland* Brigham Young University, Provo City of Campbell SAVI Ranch Land Use and Mobility Research, General Plan Update and EIR, Vision Plan, Cambridge University (UK), Pembroke City of Westminster* City of Yorba Linda* College General Plan Update and EIR LA County Parks Needs Assessment, Temple City• Los Angeles County* ORGANIZATIONS SCAG 2016 RTP/SCS: Content California State University Dominguez Urban Land Institute Authoring and Web Solution Hills Visioning & Site Planning Southern CA Association of CSU Dominguez Hills* American Planning Association Governments* Springs Specific Plan and EIR, U.S. Green Building Council California High Speed Rail: Palmdale Sonoma County LEED AP BD+C, to Burbank Segment 888 Diamond Specific Plan, Foremost Credential Id# 10433552-AP-BD+C Palmdale, Burbank* City of Diamond Bar West Carson Transit-Oriented Development Specific Plan City of West Carson• Downtown Bellflower Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan City of Bellflower* Morena Corridor Specific Plan, City of San Diego* De Anza Revitalization Plan City of San Diego•
• Project was completed by Ms. Knowles while she was employed at another planning firm
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REFERENCES City of Ripon (2015)
Address 259 N. Wilma Avenue. Ripon. CA 95366 Reference Ken Zuidervaart Director of Planning and Economic Development (209) 599-2108 I [email protected]
Work Completed 4th and 5th Cycle Housing Element Updates; Municipal Services Review Key Participants Beth Thompson
City of Escalon (2016)
Address 2060 McHenry Avenue. Escalon. CA. 95320 Reference Dominique Romo. Development Services Manager (209) 691-7450 I [email protected] Work Completed 4th and 5th Cycle Housing Element Updates; Updates to General Plan Air Quality, Land Use. and Transportation Element s to comply with General Plan air quality re q uirements for the San Joaquin Valley Key Participants Beth Thompson
City of Brentwood (2016-2018)
Address 150 City Park Way. Brentwood. CA 94513-1164 Reference Erik Nolthenius. Planning Manager (925) 516-5137 I [email protected] Work Completed 5th Cycle Housing Element Update; General Plan Update and EIR PA-Specific Plan and EIR Key Participants Beth Thompson and Ben Ritchie
City of Lake Forest (2018-0ngoing)
Address 100 Civic Center Dr. Lake Forest. CA 92630 Reference Gayle Ackerman. AICP. Community Development Director (949) 461 -3463 I [email protected] Work Completed General Plan Update and EIR On-call CEQA services Key Participants Amanda Tropiano. Ben Ritchie. and Megan Thorne
City of Westminster
Address 8200 Westminster Blvd. Westminster. CA 92683 Reference Steve Ratkay. AICP. Planning Manager (714) 548-3484 I [email protected] Work Completed General Plan Update and EIR (Completed by Principal Amanda Tropiano while em ployed at another firm); Zoning Code and Housing Element Update Key Participants Amanda Tropiano and Megan Thorne
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HOURLY RATE
De Novo Planning Group ------A Land Use Planning. De sign. and Environmental Firm ·····
2020 Schedule of Hourly Rates - Standard Effective January 1, 2020
Below are the bill ing rates for all De Novo staff levels. Direct costs are limited to charges for document printing and shipping, and we do not mark these charges up.
St.1ff Level Hourly R,lle
Principal $150
Principal Planner $135
Senior Designer/Planner $115
Associate Planner $105
Assistant Planner $95
Biologist $140
GIS/Graphics $85
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DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES The Housing Element Update will be developed to meet the City·s needs and changes in State law. support the City's ongoing General Plan Update. and ultimately result in the City being better-positioned to accommodate the housing needs for all people.
TASKl PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
Task 1.1 Project Management De Novo will facilitate progress meetings with City staff to ensure that the project is on time. on budget. and that any issues are quickly resolved. It is assumed progress meetings will be conducted throughout the duration of the project via conference call. w ith in-person meetings occurring when circumstances warrant.
Deliverables: » Twelve (12) progress meetings: meeting summary notes
Task 1.2 Project Initiation Within one week of receipt of a Notice to Proceed from the City. the De Novo team will have a kickoff meeting with City staff to discuss the following:
,. City preferences. method of communication. responsibilities. deliverables. etc.: .,. Project schedule with project milestones: and • Direction from the State regarding changes to housing law since issuance of the RFP (if any).
Deliverables: » Meeting agenda and summary notes. including project goals. objectives. and action items
Task 1.3 Project Schedule De Novo will finalize the project schedule within ten working days after the kickoff meeting (note that the schedule will be revisited periodically as additional information is available. including the City's final RHNA allocation). The schedule will detail all project tasks and milestones: community engagement efforts and public hearings: environmental review: HCD review and certification: and City staff review time.
Deliverables: ,. Initial project schedule: monthly updated project schedules
TASK2 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE De Novo is committed to providing the City with a useful and understandable Housing Element that embodies the goals and priorities of the City and is consistent with State requirements (Government Code Section 65583). Preparation of the Housing Element will include. but not be limited to. the subtasks outlined below.
Task 2.1 Document Review and Current Housing Element Evaluation De Novo will review and evaluate the 2014-2021 Housing Element. current and draft General Plan. and other supporting materials and provide an analysis. including suggested modifications to policies as necessary. Based on the effectiveness of the existing document and communication with City staff. we will identify policies and programs that should be retained as well as those that should be revised or replaced. This task will translate into a Housing Element section that will include a narrative that discusses: 1) the actual results of the current Housing Element compared to its goals. policies. and implementation measures: and 2) significant differences between objectives and actual achievements.
Deliverables: .,. Housing Element Assessment Memorandum (5 hard copies. 1 electronic copy): detailed Housing Element outline including annotations describing approach and sources (5 hard copies. 1 electronic copy)
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Task 2.2 Technical Studies and Issues Evaluation We will complete the following technical studies to assist in compiling. analyzing. and clarifying the information needed for the Housing Element to comply with HCD requirements. This includes utilizing suitable material pre pared by HCD and/or SCAG as appropriate. Projecled Housing .Needs Assessment To prepare a meaningful Housing Element. existing conditions must be understood and documented. De Novo w ill assess the housing needs of the City based on the characteristics of the City's population and its existing housing inventory. The needs assessment will meet the requirements of Government Code Section 65583(a)(l.2.7) and will be based on available data. including the U.S. Census. Department of Finance estimates. Employment Development Department data. Department of Developmental Services data. and Point-in-Time reports. This work effort will include the following.
» Population and employment trends » Household and housing characteristics " Existing housing conditions » At-risk housing » Special needs groups » Regional housing needs Sile lnvenlory ofLand uilable for Residential Development De Novo will analyze the sites from the Cycle 5 sites inventory. determine whether they have been developed since the adoption of the Housing Element in 2013. and if so. how many units were approved and income levels they were affordable to. De Novo will analyze the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to the sites. This task will include all analysis needed to comply with recent updates to State housing law. A new map of the sites will be included in the Housing Element. De Novo expects that the City will need to identify additional sites in order to address the Cycle 6 RHNA. We will work with the City to identify approaches that are suitable in La Verne including further evaluation of m ixed-use opportunities. lot consolidation. intensification of sites. and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Constraints The Housing Element will identify available resources. including land. funding. and housing programs. available to meet the City·s housing needs. Constraints to meeting housing needs. including governmental constraints (land use controls. parking standards. etc.) and non-governmental constraints (environmental. availability of financing. etc.). will be described. As part of the Housing Element. De Novo will develop a program to reduce constraints. where appropriate and feasible. This section will meet the requirements of Government Code Section 65583(a)(4.5.6.8.9) and will include the fol lowing required topics:
» Financial and other resources ,. Residential energy conservation ,. Fair housing assessment » Governmental constraints » Non-governmental constraints Goals. Objectives and !mplemenlalion Plan De Novo will present goals. objectives. policies. and implementation measures to address identified housing needs and constraints consistent with the requirements of Government Code Section 65583(b.c). The approach to meeting the City's housing needs will be developed while considering: 1) remaining relevant to a mostly built-out community: 2) protecting important resources. including historic resources and water supply: and 3) promoting sustainability and walkability. The implementation plan will ident ify sustainable housing policies and programs based on City staff. public and stakeholder input. City guidance. and the needs identified in the needs and con straints analyses. De Novo will discuss the proposed revisions to the City's existing goals. policies. and programs
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H OUSING ELEM ENT U PD ATE PRO PO SA L with City staff. and De Novo will also present for discussion additional policies and strategies that fit the unique needs and character of La Verne.
Implementation measures will address both short and long-range strategies and may include development con trols. regulatory incentives. constraint-removal programs. fair housing programs. and sources of affordable hous ing funding. The implementation measures will identify parties responsible for implementation. a timeframe for implementation. and funding sources. Where appropriate. phasing and financing options will be identified. Implementation measures will reflect recent legislation and will address the following issues at a minimum: • Conserve and improve existing housing stock » Promote housing opportunities for all persons in the City, including provision of adequate sites to accom modate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation. development of housing to meet the needs of lower- and moderate-income households. and affirmatively furthering fair housing » Address housing needs of special needs populat ions » Preserve assisted living housing • Regional housing needs determination and five-year quantified objectives » General Plan and Zoning Code consistency » Sustainability and efficiency. including energy efficiency, green building practices. progressive energy and water conservation approaches. and requirements of AB 32 " Removal of constraints (where appropriate and feasible) General Plan Consistency We will review proposed policies. implementation measures. maps. and figures for internal consistency with all elements of the City·s draft Updated General Plan and identify any necessary amendments to other General Plan elements in order to create consistency with the updated Housing Element; while we do not expect that any significant amendments will be necessary. those changes will be completed as part of the General Plan Update scope of work.
Deliverables: » Summary Report detailing findings of above technical studies. including updated socioeconomic statistics. housing program review. site inventory. and goals and policies (5 hard copies. l electronic copy); coordination with SGVCOG as needed.
Task 2.3 Administrative Draft of Housing Element De Novo will incorporate the prior work components into comprehensive. formatted Administrative Drafts of the Housing Element. We will coordinate with City staff to ensure adequate time for review and d iscussion of revisions for each element. We request that we receive one consolidated set of City comments.
Deliverables: » Ten (l 0) hard copies and one (l) electronic copy in Word and PDF of each of the Administrative Draft Hous ing Element
Task 2.4 Public Review Draft of Housing Element We will incorporate the City's comments on the Administrative Draft Housing Element and create a Public Review Draft which w ill be subject to the statutory 60-day HCD review period for the Housing Element. Per the RFP. De Novo will facilitate distribution to HCD. It is our assumption that City staff will facilitate distribution to the City Council and the Planning Commission for review and comment: however. we are prepared to assist with the document distribution. We expect that De Novo and City staff will work collaboratively to facilitate review by the public.
Deliverables: • Fifteen (15) bound copies and one (l) electronic copy in Word and PDF of each of the Draft Housing Ele ment: notice/flyer announcing Public Review Draft Housing Element release
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Task 2.5 Final Draft of Housing Element Amendments De Novo will incorporate City and HCD comment s into a Final Housing Element. The Final Housing Element will be considered by the Planning Commission and City Council. During this process. De Novo will prepare revisions to the Final Housing Element as necessary to address comments from decision-makers. Following City Council adoption. the Housing Element will be submitted to HCD for certification. This work effort will include preparing a Transm ittal Letter to HCD detailing how the Housing Element meets State law requirements.
Deliverables: " Ten (10} bound copies. one (l} electronic copy in Word and PDF of the Final Housing Element and HCD Transmittal Letter
Task 2.6 State Certification and City Adoption De Novo will coordinate closely with HCD in order to receive a letter ind icating that the updated Housing Ele ment complies with State law. Our approach to working with HCD is to be very responsive to HCD's preliminary comments and requests. HCD typically schedules a conference call with the consultant and City staff to identify concerns with the Housing Element prior to issuing its formal comment letter. We have found that by attending these meetings in person at HCD's offices (attended by staff in our Sacramento area office} and d iscussing poten tial revisions during the meeting. multiple issues can be resolved and better direction is received from HCD. Fol lowing this meeting. De Novo w ill immediately prepare revised text for City and HCD staff to review and consider before the formal letter goes out. In t his manner. we work to resolve issues d uring the review period in order to reduce the number of formal comments received from HCD. Upon receipt of HCD's formal comments. we will prepare proposed revisions and provide them to City staff for review. Throughout this task. De Novo will be available for in-person meetings with HCD staff at HCD's offices in Sacramento. Once HCD indicates that their concerns are addressed. we will prepare a Revised Draft Housing Element for formal submission to HCD and. with their approval. the Housing Element will be ready for adoption.
Deliverables: " Ongoing coordination with HCD to receive Housing Element certification
TASK3 COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM Focused and meaningful community engagement is an important part of the public planning process. Govern ment Code 65583(c)(9) requires a Housing Element Update outreach program to. "Include a d iligent effort by the local government to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the housing element. and the program shall describe this effort: Having managed the public engagement program for the ongoing comprehensive update to the City's General Plan. De Novo is especially well-suited to fa cilitate a meaningful outreach program regarding future housing issues and challenges. This work program builds on the success of the General Plan Update. thereby creating budget and schedule efficiencies for the Housing Element engagement program.
Task 3.1 Advertisements/Educational Materials For the General Plan Update. De Novo is managing the website LaVerne.GeneralPlan.org. For the Housing Ele ment. we propose expanding the existing General Plan website to highlight the Housing Element Update as a concurrent work effort. We also recommend posting project milestones on existing social media platforms. in cluding the City's Nextdoor. lnstagram and Facebook pages. which proved to be tremendously successful for the General Plan. We will prepare materials to invite key community stakeholders such as the Chamber of Commerce. school districts. and local and regional fair housing providers (many of which were likely involved in the last Hous ing Element Update) to participate. De Novo will prepare graphics and text for posting information about workshops and meetings. as well as avail ability of draft d ocuments. to existing City account s and platforms. We assume that City staff will post the ma-
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terial online and print and deliver hardcopies as necessary (for example. if mailed letters on the City's letterhead need to be sent to select stakeholders). We will also prepare a project factsheet for posting online and to have available at future in-person activities.
Deliverables: • Content for website and continued management of LaVerne.GeneralPlan.org: project factsheet
Task 3.2 Virtual Community Workshops (2) To kick off the project. De Novo will plan and host a 'virtual' Community Workshop for the public to gather feed back on specific housing priorities above and beyond those explored as part of the General Plan Update (Note: at this time we expect that this workshop will need to take place in an on-line format in response to prolonged social distancing requirements and/or recommendations. Should the meeting be able to take place in-person. that can be accommodated at no additional cost).
The virtual workshop may include a recorded video overview of the project and a series of engaging activities such as mapping exercises. visual preference surveys, and probing questions. To maximize participation. we ex pect that the virtual workshop will be available on-line for one month. and then the results will be summarized in a brief report and in the policy document. as appropriate. We know that this effort may represent a new way of engaging the public in La Verne. but we are confident that we can lead a successful virtual community workshop which will be supplemented by an in-person Community Open House later in the process. A second Virtual Community Workshop (or in-person workshop. if allowed) w ill occur later in the process at the time the Public Draft Housing Element is released. This workshop will include an overview of the document and the associated implementation programs identified.
Deliverables: » Preparation and facilitation for two (2) Virtual Community Workshops including survey and summary report
Task 3.3 Housing Element Stakeholder Interviews (6) De Novo Planning Group will identify and facilitate up to 6 stakeholder interviews. While the final list of stake holders requiring consultation will be determined in collaboration with Staff. we anticipate that specific property owners. business groups (BIA. ULI). local housing advocacy groups. and/or for-profit or nonprofit developers may be appropriate resources.
Deliverables: ,. Facilitation of up to six (6) stakeholder interviews
Task 3.4 Public Meetings and Hearings De Novo's Co-Project Managers (Beth and Amanda) will facilitate one study session with the City Council. one meeting with the Planning Commission. and one meeting with the City Council (this is in addition to the City Council study session). Should our participation in additional meetings be requested. De Novo would be happy to accommodate the City's request on a time-and-materials contract.
Deliverables: » One (1) Study Session with Council (or Joint Study Session with Council and the Planning Commission). One (1) Hearing with Planning Commission. and One (1) Hearing with City Council. including all meeting materials. large-format exhibits. presentation materials. and summary reports: attendance by Co-Project Managers; 10 hard copies of the Final Housing Element for use at the Planning Commission meeting: 10 hard copies of the Final Housing Element for use at the City Council meeting
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TASK4 ZONING CODE UPDATE It is possible that in order to demonstrate the City's ability to accommodate its RHNA. the Housing Element will include a program to rezone specific parcels to higher densities and intensities. We understand that the City wish es to process the potential rezone of these sites concurrent with adoption of the Updated Housing Element. This work program represents a focused effort to update the Zoning Code as-needed to implement the Housing Ele ment. While the exact nature and scope of this effort will be determined in concert with the results of the Housing Element Update. we have proposed a work program we believe generally represents the expected level of work needed to achieve the City's objectives. Additionally. in consultation with City Staff. it has been determined that the City will process all Zoning Map changes and prepare the necessary Zoning Map(s) to accompany this focused updated. As such. this work effort has been specifically excluded from our proposal. It should be not ed that should the City decide to embark on this work effort at the beginning of the Housing Element Update. it is possible to coordinate all public engagement desired for the Zoning Code Update with that undertaken for t he Housing Element. so no additional separate outreach program would be required. In addition. no additional scope or budget would be required for Project Coordination. Scheduling. or Management. However. we would propose additional Planning Commission and City Council study sessions and public hearings to ensure that sufficient attention can be given to public review of this work effort. This is described below.
Task 4.1 Administrative Draft Zoning Code The De Novo team will prepare a focused update to the City·s Zoning Code in administrative draft format. to be used for internal staff review. The focused update to the Zoning Code will be based on input from City staff and in accordance with the implementation action items identified in the Housing Element. No changes to the Zoning Code beyond those related to implementing the Housing Element are included in this scope of work. Draft Formal and Oulline Based on input received from staff and the public. De Novo will prepare a draft annotated outline of the key areas of the Zoning Code impacted by the updated Housing Element. After staff review. we will discuss any desired changes and direction for the preparation of the Zoning Code chapters. While the exact format will take shape based on the results of the Housing Element Update and direction from City Staff. we expect to eva luate the following sections: • Approved land use type:
» Development ratios. density. massing and form:
» Building setback and easements:
» Review and submittal requirements Administrative Dra{l Zoning Ordinance Preparalio11 The focused Zoning Code Update is expected t o include updates to the Zoning Map. modifications and/or ad ditions to the zoning districts/development standards in order to create consistency with the Housing Element. Under this task. the focused Zoning Code Update will be prepared in the sa me style and format as currently adopted.
Deliverables: » Administrative Zoning Code (10 hard copies and digital files) • Public Zoning Code (20 hard copies and digital files)
Task 4.2 Zoning Code Finalization The team will prepare a screencheck draft Zoning Code that addresses the comments received from City staff and any input from the public. Following City staff approval of the screencheck draft. we will prepare a draft Zoning Code for public review. At the conclusion of the public review period for the draft Zoning Code. the team
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will meet with staff and the City Council to discuss and review any public comment s received on the document. Potential changes and edits w ill be discussed. and a final Zoning Code will be prepared for adoption.
Deliverables: » Final Zoning Code (20 hard copies. d igital files. 3 large-format wall copies of final Zoning Map)
Task 4.3 Zoning Code Update Public Meetings and Hearings De Novo·s Project Manager will facilitate one study session with the City Council. one meeting with the Planning Commission. and one meeting with the City Council (this is in addition to the City Council study session) focused specifically on the Zoning Code Update. Should our participation in additional meetings be requested. De Novo would be happy to accommodate the City's request on a time-and -materials contract.
Deliverables: » One (1) Study Session with Council (or Joint Study Session with Council and the Planning Commission). One (l) Hearing with Planning Commission. and One (l) Hearing with City Council. including all meeting mate rials. large-format exhibits. presentation materials. and summary reports
TASKS EXPANDED CEQA ANALYSIS As part of the General Plan Update work program. De Novo is preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to evaluate potential impacts associated with implementat ion of the General Plan. Per the City's direction. this analysis will now be expanded to consider impacts associated with not only implementation of the General Plan. but also implementation of the Housing Element and focused Zoning Code Update.
Task 5.1 Project Description and Notice of Intent The original Project Description and Notice of Intent (NOi) to prepare an EIR w ill be updated to accommodate the expanded project description.
Deliverables: » Project Description and Notice of Intent submitted to the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse
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TIMELINE/SCHEDULE OF COSTS
Timeline The work program proposed can be accomplished within approximately 13 months. allowing for project adop tion by October 2021 as required by State Law.
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De Novo P l a nn i n g G r o u p 52 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 46 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE PROPOSAL 7.7 Schedule of Costs Proposal to Prepare the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update De Novo Planning Group Cost Proposal Princ,pal Assistant GIS •nd Direct Costs ACTIVlD' Pnnc1pa! Senior Planne• TOTALS Planner Planner Graphics TASK.ACTIVITY = . ' TOTALS .. . - .. ", ... Task 1.1: Project Managemenl 14 $2.100 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 14 $2.100 $0 $2.100 Tas.I< 1.2: Project lnJiatioo 12 $1,800 4 $540 0 $0 0 so 0 so 16 $2.340 so $2.340 Tas.I< 1.3: Project Sched&Ae 4 $600 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 4 $600 $0 $600 Tak 1 Sullloal JO U,500 $540 0 so 0 so 0 so u S$,OfO so SS,Off IT• 2: Houa1g E111men1 l'Pd* ' Task 2.1: Doa.ment Review/Cunent Housi,g Element Eval 12 $1,800 0 $0 2 $230 12 $1,140 0 so 26 $3,170 so $3,170 Task 2.2: Teclvii:al Studies nl Issues ~ 46 $6,900 60 $8,100 20 $2.300 60 $5,700 8 $680 194 $23,680 so $23,680 Task 2.3: Adrnilismllive Draft Elemett 24 $3,600 24 $3.240 4 $460 40 $3,800 16 $1 ,360 108 $12.460 $400 $1 2.860 Task 2.4: Putlir: ReviewOraftElement 16 $2.400 24 $3,240 8 $920 8 $760 4 $340 60 $7,660 $1,200 $8,860 Task 2.5: Final DraA of Housi,g Element 12 $1,800 8 $1 ,080 16 $1 ,840 8 $760 4 $340 48 $5,820 $1,800 $7,620 Task 2.6: Stale Certification nl Cly Adoption 40 $6,000 16 $2.160 0 so 0 so 0 so 56 $8,160 $0 $8,160 Tak Z Subtotal 150 $21,500 uz $17,IZO 50 SS,750 u, $11,160 31 $1,720 nz $60,950 SU,350 Tm 3 Pdc:OMacll "·"°° Task3.1:~lolalelials 0 so 2 $270 20 $2.300 0 so 4 $340 26 $2.910 $100 $3,010 Task 3.2: Vnual Canmuniy WOfbhops (2) 24 $3,600 40 $5,400 16 $1 ,840 4 $380 4 $340 88 $11,560 $500 $12.060 Task 3.3: Stakeholder lnletViews (6) 12 $1,800 12 $1,620 0 so 0 so 0 so 24 $3,420 $850 $4,270 Task 3.4: Study Sessioo nl Pubic Heamgs 22 $3,300 22 $2.970 20 $2,300 14 $1,330 0 so 78 $9,900 $1,200 $1 1,100 51 ,, Tak3Subtoal U,700 $10,250 55 U ,440 11 $1,710 • SAO Zff $27,190 $1,550 "°·"° T• 4•Zanllg Code l'Pd* Task 4.1: Admiis1raliw Draft Zanllg Code 24 $3,600 40 $5,400 40 $4,600 12 $1 ,140 8 $680 124 $15,420 so $15,420 Task 4.2: Zorq Code Fnaizalion 16 $2.400 24 $3,240 20 $2.300 8 $760 4 $340 72 $9,040 so $9,040 Task 4.3: Zooing Code Updale Pubic Meetiogs.+iea,i 22 $3,300 22 $2,970 20 $2.300 14 $1 ,330 0 so 78 $9,900 $250 $10,150 Tak 4 Subtolal 52 $9,300 • $11,510 IO S,,ZOO u 1Z $1,0ZO 174 SU.350 $150 SU,110 last 5: Expended CEQ\ AAalyla "·"° Task 5.1: Project OeSCJ1Jtion nl NOi 12 $1 ,800 0 so 24 $2,760 0 so 6 $510 42 $5,070 so $5,070 Tak 5 SulJloa/ 1Z Sf,IOO 0 so u $1,760 0 so f S$10 ,z SS,070 so SS,0711 Sublolals 312 $ 46,IOO 291 $40,230 210 $ 2A,150 180 $17,100 51 $ 4,930 1,051 $133,210 $ 139,510 11 . $ 111 • 0 ··-···--·-...... , I D e Novo Planning Group 53 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting ATIACHMENTDPage No. 47 RESOLUTION N0.17-41 1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STA TE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH 2 DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP FOR THE UPDATE TO THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN 3 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows: 4 5 Section 1. That the Mayor and Assistant City Clerk of the City of La Verne 6 be and they are hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with the De Novo Planning 7 Group for the update of the City's General Plan and related studies and environmental document, said Agreement being in the fonn attached hereto and made a part hereof by 8 reference as though the same were set forth in full herein. 9 10 Section 2. The Mayor shall sign and the Assistant City Clerk shall certify to 11 the passage and adoption of this Resolution and thereupon the same shall take effect 12 and be in force. 13 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19"' day June 2017. 14 15 16 ATIEST: 17 18 -•'.j ~ cl (v.i..1... r~-tci..lf ,\J Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk 19 I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 17-41, was duly and regular1y adopted by the 20 City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 19"' day of June, 2017, by the following vote: 21 AYES: Davis, Rosales, Carder and Mayor Kendrick. NOES: None. 22 ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Hepburn 23 ABSTAIN: None. d) ":fL ~ n_(~ cn-1\l..lt,.___, 24 Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk 25 26 27 28 29 54 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting on~ e.eao. Page17-t/ No. 48 ATTACHMENT E AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL PLAN UPDATE CONSULTANT SERVICES De Novo Planning Group THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the 19"' day of June, 2017 by and between the City of La Verne, a municipal corporation of the State of California ("City"), and De Novo Planning Group, a California corporation ("Consultant") (each a "Party" and collectively, the "Parties"). RECITALS A. City does not have available personnel specifically trained and experienced to perform the special services required and requires the professional services of a consultant that is experienced In updating General Plans for cities and counties in California. B. Consultant has the necessary professional skMls and experience necessary to perform the services described in this Agreement. C. City desires to engage Consultant to provide these services by reason of its qualifications and experience in performing such services. D. Consultant has submitted a proposal to City and has affirmed Its willingness and ability to perform such won< on the terms and manner set forth in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants contained hereln, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Scope of Work. 1.1 City retains Consultant to perform, and Consultant agrees to render, those services (the ·services") that are described in the attached Exhibit "A." which is incorporated by this reference, pursuant to this ~ent's terms and conditions. 1.2 Consultant will be responsible for the professional quality, technical acancy and coordination of the Services. Consultant will, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in the Services. 1.3. Consultant will keep City informed on a regular basis that the Services are being performed in accordance with the requirement and intentions of this Agreement. 1.4 If applicable, Consultant has designated those persons listed in Exhibit "A" to provide the Services to the City. Consultant will not change or reassign those persons described in Exhibit "A" without prior written notice to City, and will not replace those indMduals with Individuals to whom City has a reasonable objection. 2. Standard of Performance. Consultant acknowledges that in entering into this Agreement the City is relying on Consultant's special skills and experience to do and perform the Services in accordance with best standards of professional practice. While performing the Services, Consultant will exercise the reasonable professional care and skill customarily exercised by reputable members of Consultant's profession practicing In California. The acceptance of the Services by City does not release Consultant from these obligations. De Novo Plamlng Group Profe8slonal SeNtces Agreement Template 55 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 49 Consultant will be responsible for employing or engaging all pen;ons necessary to perform the SBfVices. All of Consultant's staff will be qualified by training and experience to perform their assigned tasks. Consultant will give its personal attention to the fulfillment of the provisions of this Agreement by all of its employees and subcontractors, if any, and will keep the Services under its control. On demand of City, if any employee or subcontractor of Consultant fails or refuses to carry out the provisions of this Agreement or appears to be incompetent or to act in a disorderly or improper manner, he or she will be discharged immediately from the Services. 3. Term. Unless earlier terminated, the term of this Agreement will commence upon the date first above written and will expire upon completion of the Services by Consultant. 4. Schedule. Consultant will generally adhere to the schedule set forth in Exhibit "A" provided, that City will grant reasonable extensions of time for the performance of the Services occasioned by unusually lengthy governmental reviews of Consultant's 'M>r1< product or other unavoidable delays occasioned by unforeseen circumstances; provided, further, that such unavoidable delay will not indude strikes, lockouts, 'M>r1< stoppages, or other labor disturbances conducted by, or on behalf of, Consultant's officers or employees. Consultant acknowledges the Importance to City of City's project schedule and agrees to put forth its best professional efforts to perform the Services in a manner consistent with that schedule. City understands, however, that Consultant's performance must be governed by sound practices. Consultant will 'M>r1< such overtime or engage such pen;onnel and equipment as necessary to maintain the schedule, without additional compensation. 5. Compensation. 5.1 The total fee payable for the SBfVices to be performed during the term of this Agreement will be a not to exceed amount of six-hundred ninety-seven thousand seven-hundred fifty-six dollars ($697,756) as may be further specified in the attached Exhibit "A." No other compensation for the Services will be allowed except for items covered by subsequent amendments to this Agreement. 5.2 Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once a month during the term of this Agreement, based on the cost for services performed and reimbursable costs incurred during the billing period. 5.3 Within thirty (30) days after receipt of any applicable progress payment request, City will verify the accuracy of the request, correct the charges where appropriate, and make payment to Consultant in an amount equal to the amount of such application, as verified or corrected by City. No payment made prior to completion and acceptance of the Services will constitute acceptance of any part of the Services. City l8S8fV8S the right to withhold payment from Consultant on account of Services not performed salisfaclorily, delays in Consultant's performance of Services, or other defaults hereunder. 6. Status of Consultant. Consultant will perform the Services in Consultant's own way and pursuant to this Agreement as an independent contractor and in pursuit of Consultant's independent calling, and not as an employee of City. The persons used by Consultant to provide the Services under this Agreement will not be considered employees of City for any purposes. The payment made to Consultant pursuant to the Agreement will be the full and complete compensation to which Consultant is entitled. City will not make De Novo Planning G 56 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 50 any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of Consultant or its agents, employees or subcontractors. City will not pay any workers' compensation Insurance, retirement contributions or unemployment contributions on behalf of Consultant or its employees or subcontractors. Consultant agrees to indemnify and pay City within thirty (30) days for any tax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment payment or woriters' compensation payment which City may be required to make on behalf of Consultant or any agent, employee, or contractor of Consultant for work done under this Agreement. At the City's election, City may deduct the amounts paid pursuant to this Section, from any balance owing to Consultant. 7. Subcontracting. Consultant's services are unique and personal. Except as may be specified in Exhibit • A," Consultant will not subcontract any portion of the Services without prior written approval of City Manager or his/her designee. If Consultant subcontracts any of the Services, Consultant will be fuHy responsible to City for the acts, errors and omissions of Consultant's subcontractor and of the persons either directty or indirectty employed by the subcontractor, as Consultant is for the acts and omissions of persons directty employed by Consultant. Nothing contained in this Agreement wiU create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor of Consultant and City. Consultant will be responsible for payment of subcontractors. Consultant will bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of a subcontractor by the terms of this Agreement applicable to Consultant's work unless specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved in writing by City. 8. Other Consultants. The City reserves the right to employ other consultants in connection with the Services. 9. Indemnification. Consultant shall Indemnify, defend with counsel reasonably acceptable to the City, and hold hannless the City and its officials, officers, employees, agents, contractors, consultants, and volunteers from and against any and all losses, liability, daims, suits, actions, damages, and causes of action arising out of any personal injury, bodily injury, loss of life, or damage to property, or any violation of any federal, state, or municipal law or ordinance, to the extent caused, in whole or in part, by the willful misconduct or negligent acts or omissions of Consultant or its employees, subcontractors, or agents, by acts for which they could be held stricUy liable, or by the quality or character of their work. The foregoing obligation of Consultant shall not apply when (1) the injury, loss of life, damage to property, or violation of law arises wholly from the negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its officers, employees, agents, contractors, consultants, or volunteers and (2) the actions of Consultant or its employees, subcontractor, or agents have contributed in no part to the injury, loss of life, damage to property, or violation of law. It is understood that the duty of Consultant to indemnify and hold hannless includes the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code. 10. Insurance. Consultant will obtain and maintaln, at its cost and expense, for the duration of the Age«nent and any and all amendments, insurance against daims for injwies to persons or damage to property which may arise out of or in connection with perfom,ance of the Services by Consultant or Consultant's agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The insurance will be obtained from an insurance carrier admitted and authorized to do business in the State of Celifomia. The insurance carrier is required to have a rurrent Best's Key Rating of not less than "A:VII." 10.1 Coverages and Limits. Consultant will maintain the types of coverages and minimum limits indicated below, unless City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney approves a lower amount. These minimum amounts of coverage will not constitute any limitations or cap on Consultant's indemnification obligations under this Agreement. City, its officers, agents, volunteers and employees make no representation that the limits of the insurance specified to be carried by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are adequate to protect Consultant. The coverage will contain no special limitations on the scope of its protection to the abov&-designated De Now Plaming Group Professional Sen/teas Agremnent Template Paga 3of9 57 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 51 insureds except for Worlters Compensation and errors and omissions insurance. Consultant will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which wlll be written as claims-made coverage. If Consultant believes that any required insurance coverage is inadequate, Consultant will obtain such additional insurance coverage, as Consultant deems adequate, at Consultant's sole expense. 10.1.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance. $1,000,000 combined single-limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If the submitted policies contain aggregate limlts, general aggregate limlts will apply separately to the work under this Agreement or the general aggregate wil be twice the required per occurrence limit. 10.1.2 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Workers' Compensation limits as required by the California Labor Code and Employer's Liabiity limits of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury. Worlters' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance will not be required if Consultant has no employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this. 10.1.3 Professional Liability. Errors and omissions liabHlty appropriate to Consultant's profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per clalm. 10.2 Endorsements. For Commercial General Liability Insurance and Automobile LiabUity Insurance, Consultant will ensure that the policies are endorsed to name the City, its officers, agents, volunteers and employees as additional insureds. Prior to City's execution of this Agreement, Consultant will furnish certif1C&tes of insurance and endorsements to City. 10.3 Cancellation. Insurance will be in force during the life of the Agreement and any extensions of it and will not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to City sent pursuant to the notice provisions of this Agreement. 10.4 Failure to Maintain Coverage. If Consultant faHs to maintain any of these Insurance coverages, then City will have the option to declare Consultant in breach of this Agreemen~ or may purchase replacement insurance or pay the premiums that are due on existing policies In order to maintain the required coverages. Consultant is responsible for any payments made by City to obtain or maintain insurance and City may collect these payments from Consultant or deduct the amount paid from any sums due Consultant under this Agreement. 10.5 Submission of Insurance Policies. City reserves the right to require, at any time, complete and certified copies of any or all required insurance policies and endorsements. 10.6 Primary Coverage. For any claims related to the Services and this Agreement, the Consultant's insurance coverage will be primary insurance with respect to City, Its officers, agents, volunteers and employees. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City for itself, its officers, agents, volunteers and employees, will be in excess of Consultant's insurance and not contributory with it. 10.7 Reduction in Coverage/Material Changes. Consultant will notify City in writing pursuant to the notice provisions of this Agreement thirty (30) days prior to any reduction in any of the insurance coverage required pursuant to this Agreement or any material changes to the respective insurance policies. De Now> Planning Grol4J Professional Services Agreement Template Page 4 ol9 58 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 52 11. Business License. Consultant will obtain and maintain a City of La Verne Business License for the term of the Ageement, as It may be amended from tim&-to-time. 12. Maintenance of Records. Consultant wm maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs inrurred under this Agreement. All records will be cleaMy identifiable. Consultant will allow a representative of City during normal business hours lo examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of records and any other documents created pursuant lo this Ageement. Consultant will allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related lo the Agreement for a period of ttvee (3) years from the date of final payment under this Ageement. 13. Ownership of Documents. 13.1 All product produced by Consultant or Its agents, employees, and subcontractors pursuant lo this Agreement (the "Work Product") is the property of City. In the event this Agreement is terminated, all Work Product produced by Consultant or Its agents, employees and subcontractors pursuant lo this Agreement will be delivered to City pursuant to the termination clause of this Agreement. Consultant will have the right to make one (1) copy of the Work Product for Consultant's records. 13.2 The Work Product may be used by City and Its agents, employees, representatives, and assigns, in whole or in part, or in modified form, for all purposes City may deem adlltsable, without further employment of or payment of any compensation to Consultant; provided, however, that if this Agreement is tenninated for any reason prior to completion of the Project and if under such circumstances City uses, or engages the services of and directs another consultant to use, the Work Product, City ai,ees to hold Consultant harmless from any and all liability, costs, and expenses relative to claims arising out of matters and/or events which occur subsequent to the termination of this Agreement as a result of causes other than the fault or negligence of Consullalt, or anyone for whose acts It is responsible, in preparation of the Work Product. Consultant will not be responsible for deficiencies solely attributable to modifications of the Work Product performed by others, or that arise from use of the Documents in connection with a project or site other than that shown in the Work Product. 14. Copyrights. Consultant agrees that all copyrights that arise from the Services will be vested in City and Consultant relinquishes all claims to the copyrights in favor of City. 15. Confidentiality. All documents, reports, information, data, and exhibits prepared or assembled by Consultant in connection with the performance of the Services pursuant to the Agreement are confldential until released by the City to the public, and the Consultant will not make any of these doruments or information avaiable to any individual or organization not employed by the Consultant or the City without the written consent of the City before any such release. 16. Notices. Any notices relating to this Agreement shall be given In writing and shall be deemed sufflciendy given and served for all purposes when delivered personally, by facsimile or by generally recog,ized ovemight courier service, or five (5) days after deposit in the United States mail, certified or registered, retum receipt requested, with postage prepaid, addressed as follows: De NoYO Plarring Group Pru- SeMces Agreanent Templala Page 5of 9 59 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 53 For City: For Consultant: City of La Verne De Novo Planning Group 3660 "D" Street 1020 Suncast Lane, Suite 106 La Verne, CA 91750 El Dorado Hils, CA 95762 Phone No. (909) 596-8706 Phone No. (916) 949-3231 Facsimile No. (909) 596-a737 Attn: Ben Ritchie Attn: Eric Scherer Either Party may change its address for purposes of this section by giving the other Party written notice of the new address in the manner set forth above. 17. Conflicts of Interest 17.1 City will evaluate Consultant's duties pursuant to this Agreement to determine whether disclosure under the Political Reform Act and City's Conflict of Interest Code is required of Consultant or any of Consultant's employees, agents, or subcontractors. Should it be determined that disclosure is required, Consultant or Consultant's affected employees, agents, or subcontractors will complete and file with the City Clerk those schedules specified by City and contained in the Statement of Economic Interests Form 700. 17.2 Consultant understands that its professional responsibility is solely to City. Consultant warrants that it presently has no interest. present or contemplated, and will not acquire any direct or indirect interest. that would conflict with its performance of this Agreement. Consultant further warrants that neither Consultant, nor Consultant's agents, employees, subconbac:tors and consultants have any ancillary real property, business interests or inaxne that will be affected by this Agreement or, alternatively, that Consultant will file with the City an affidavit disclosing this interest. Consultant will not knowingly, and will take reasonable steps to ensure that it does not, employ a person having such an Interest In the performance of this Agreement. If after employment of a person, Consultant discovers that it has employed a person with a direct or indirect interest that would conflict with its performance of this Agreement, Consultant will promptly disclose the relationship to the City and take such action as the City may direct to remedy the conflict. 18. General Comouance with Laws. Consultant will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by Consultant. or in any way affect the performance of the Services by Consultant. Consultant will at all times observe and comply with these laws, ordinances, and regulations and will be responsible for the compliance of the Services with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. 19. Discrimination and Harassment Prohibited. Consultant will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. De Now Plarnng Group Professional 5eMces AgraanaitTemplate 60 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 54 20. Termination. In the event of the Consultanrs faHure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the Services, City may terminate this Agreement for nonperformance by notifying Consultant in writing pursuant to the notice provisions of this Agreement. Consultant has five (5) business days to deliver any documents owned by City and all work in progress to City address contained in this Agreement. City wtll make a determination of fact based upon the work product delivered to City and of the percentage of work that Consultant has performed which is usable and of worth to City In having the Agreement completed. Based upon that finding City will determine the final payment of the Agreement In the event City elects to terminate, City will have the right to immediate possession of all Work Product and work in progress prepared by Consultant, whether located at the project site, at Consultanrs place of business, or at the offices of a subconsultant Either Party, upon tendering thirty (30) calendar days written notice to the other Party, may terminate this Agreement for convenience. In this event and upon request of City, Consultant will assemble the work product without charge and put It in order for proper filing and dosing and deliver It to City. Consultant will be paid for work performed to the termination date; however, the total will not exceed the lump sum fee payable under this Agreement. City will make the final determination as to the portions of tasks completed and the compensation to be made. 21. Covenants Against Contingent Fees. Consultant warrants that Consultant has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that Consultant has not paid or agreed lo pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gill, or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making of this Agreement For breach or violation of this warranty, City will have the right to terminate this Agreement for nonperformance, or, in Its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gill, or contingent fee. 22. Claims And Lawsuits. By signing this Agreement, Consultant agrees that any Agreement claim submitted to City must be asserted as part of the Agreement process as set forth in this Agreement and not in anticipation of lltigalion or in conjunction with lltigation. Consultant acknowledges that If a false claim is submitted lo City by Consultant, ii may be considered fraud and Consultant may be subject to criminal prosecution. Consultant acknowledges that California Government Code sections 12650 et seq., the False Claims Act, applies to this Agreement and, provides for civil penalties where a person knowingly submits a false claim to a public entity. These provisions include false ct aims made with deliberate ignorance of the false information or in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of information. If City seeks to recover penalties pursuant to the False Claims Act, It is entitled to recover Its litigation costs, including attorney's fees. Consultant acknowledges that the filing of a false claim may subject Consultant to an administrative debarment proceeding as the result of which Consultant may be prevented to act as a Consultant on any public work or improvement for a period of up to five (5) years. Consultant acknowledges debarment by another jurisdiction is grounds for City to terminate this Agreement 23. Jurisdiction. Venue and Governing Law. Any action at law or in equity brought by either of the Parties for the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for by this Agreement will be tried in a court of competent Jurisdiction in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and the Parties waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in these proceedings to any other county. This agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California. De NoYO Plaming Group P1of s le ial 5ervlces A4J'eement Template "-7ol9 61 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 55 24. Testimony. Consultant will testify at City's request if litigation is brought against City in connection with Consultant's services under this ageement. Unless the action is brought by Consultant, or Is l>ased upon Consultant's actual or alleged negligence or other wrongdoing, City, upon prior written agreement with Consultant will compensate Consultant for time spent in preparation for testimony, testimony, and travel at Consultant's standard hourly rates at the time of actual testimony. 25. Successors and Assigns. It is mutually understood and agreed that this Agreement will be binding upon the Parties and their respective successors. Neither this Agreement nor any part of it nor any monies due or to become due under it may be assigned by Consultant without the prior written consent of City, which will not be unreasonably withheld. 26. Section Headings. Section headings as used in this Agreement are for convenience only and will not be deemed to be a part of such sections and will not be construed to change the meaning of the section. 27. Waivers. The waiver by either Party of any breach or violation of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or of any applicable law will not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant, condition or law or of any subsequent breach or violation of same or of any other term, covenant, condition or law. The acceptance by either Party of any fee or other payment which may become due under this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach or violation by the other Party of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or any applicable law. 28. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated by it embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter of it. The Community Development Director is authorized, in consultation with the City Manager and City Attorney, to agree to non-material amendments to this Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except In a writing signed by both parties. 29. Authority. The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced in it on behalf of Consultant each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual authority to bind Consultant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 30. Severabillty. If any term, provision, condition or co-.ant of this Agreement or its application to any party or circumstances shall be held, to any extent, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of the term, provision, condition or covenant to persons or circumstances other than those as to whom or which it is held invalid or unenforceable. shall not be affected, and shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. De Novo Plannk,g ~ Prolesslonal Serw:es Agreement Tsnplale Paga8ol9 62 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 56 For CITY OF LA VERNE ForConauHa~A __ By: ~ ' Printed Name: S.(.o/1, t ;~c1.~-t. rrt1e: ~{\C,L\fe.\ I teD ' Attest: By: ------Printed Name: ------ By: O)"fL .;~oili-.. ~lQ.O Lupe Gaeta Estrella, CMC Trtle: Assistant City Clerk ------ Date: June 19, 2017 P9 9 ol 9 63 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 57 -.. -~ AND\E··1R· ·. submittedMay,i;2017 i,y, -'--'-- -;·,-c- .. _., ..- ~' j ~ V--_ G\_J":-i ~)~-T• .... ~- T O 11 p ,. ~Lt).~~;~-~~1-·•~~~~~ ..;~~~lllr~,a· v~_:.... ·· ·,-"""-; -· '•. "'' '::' ''t.~~Jt-?~~r·1~ +-.t~-- rJf_~;~:;~~i'~;-:~ > - ;~:-,- -_:{ _y"-- :...> 64 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 58 De Novo Planning Group ------~····A Land Use Planning, Design, and Environmental Firm May 9. 2017 Community Development Department City of La Verne 3660 "D' Street La Veme. California 91750 ATTN: Hal G. Fredericksen. Community Development Director Subject: Proposal to Prepare the La Verne Comprehensive General Plan Update and Environmental Impact Report Sp«dinr; on behalf•f th mtir< D< Novo P/,uu,inr; Team, W< would lit, to thant JOU for th oppoma,itJ to nd,mit tbi, p,opo,al to ,mrp,tbmsively wptLur th, La fmi< Gen (EIR). &ued on 1111T r we Art conftdntr that wt h•ve ASsmibltd a fint-dAss tt111n to wulmalu thM o:titing project and deliver th< City with a world-cw, Grn ofth• proj«t, 1111T dedi<•t This is a particularly opportune time for La Verne to embark on the important task of updating its General Plan. Changing demo graphics and economic conditions. the adoption of various specif ic plans to guide development in focused opportunity areas. new and improved transit connections to the region. and state legisla tion requiring cities incorporate emerging topics such as complete streets. environmental justice. and climate resiliency in their Gener al Plans. make the case for the City to give focused attention to its foundational policy document. Just as the City's current General Plan has served La Veme well over the past 20 years. a modern General Plan can help reflect contemporary community values and priorities and provide the framework to balance a high qual ity-of-life with Improved economic and fiscal conditions owr the next 20 years. DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP I SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OFFICE COAPORATE ADDRESS 1020 SUNCAST LANE SUITE 106. EL DOAADO HILLS. CA 95762 [email protected] j (714) 453-7711 65 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 59 City of La Verne General Plan Update and EIR Proposal La Verne has a deep history dating back La Verne does not face tackling these nearly 200 years: this history will be cel· issues alone: as part of the San Gabriel ebrated and protected in the Ceneral Valley. La Verne plays an important role Plan. The City still shows signs of its repu in the regional economy and is connect tation as 'the Heart of the Orange Empire' ed Oiterally and figuratively) to the region with active orange grows at special loca through current and future multimodal tions. The University of La Verne dates back infrastructure. Including the extension of nearly as long. and it is a key pla)'el' in the the Gold Line and Brackett Field. The City of La Verne must clearly understand its own issues and opportunities, devel· op a General Plan that's grounded on the community's vision for the future, and Implement the goals. policies, and actions of the General Plan to make that vision a reality. At the same time. La Verne must continue to think strategically about its role in the region and how its decisions influence or are impacted by its neighbors. particularly in terms of regional issues like air quality, climate change, and transportation. We want the General Plan to serve as the primary tool that helps chart the path forward for the City's continued prosperity future success of the City: as the University so·au residents. workers. and visitors con works to implement its new Master Plan, tinue to enjoy the high quality of life that the City must be ready to recognize the op La Verne is known for. The General Plan portunities that brings while staying true to needs to support and implement depart the community culture that has made La ment goals and objectives. the Operating Veme such a special place live and work. to Budget. and Capital Improvement Plan. Like the rest of Los Angeles County. the We also recognize that the products of this City of La Verne is experiencing chang work program must be clear. concise. and es to who lives, works. and visits the focused on implementation. In addition to community. As a result. La Veme faces a relying on industry best practices to tackle number of opportunities and challenges, this project. the De Novo team looks including how to manage growth and forward to recommending innovative development in a built-out community in approaches to evaluating and presenting one of the nation·s most desired places to information to best meet the City's needs. live. how to maintain the high quality of To this end, we have proposed a work life La Veme residents have come to ad program that exceeds the scope and mire and demand. and how to proactively details outlined in the City's RFP, while remaining significantly below the City's plan for changes in the fields of transpor allocated budget for this project. tation. technology. and sustainability. Oc '.\'ovo Planning Group 66 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 60 City or La Verne Genera.I Piao t:pdate and [JR Proposal OURTEAM has excellent qualifications and experi We ha-.e assembled a carefully-selected ence preparing comprehensive general team of experienced General Plan prac plan updates and programmatic EIRs. titioners to worl< collaborati\lely with the Every single one of the comprehensive community and the City of La Verne to General Plan Updates undertaken bY De update its General Plan. We are 10096 Novo's principal-level staff in the past committed to this project and will allocate three years is identified in this proposal. our resources and_ energy in a way that will and all of these client references are iden exceed all expectations, leaving the City of tified. We strongly encourage the City to La Verne with an action-oriented General contact all of our General Plan references Plan that serves as a roadmap for the City to inquire about the quality of our work. and reflects the community's vision. our responsiveness. and the success of the process throughout all stages. De Novo Planning Croup would serve as the prime consultant for this contract with}he City. Our team is led bY De Novo Principal Planner. Amanda Tropiano. and De Novo's Co--Project· Principal. Ben Ritchie. Amanda will serve as the Project Manager and will be the Managers are principals primary point of contact for all project matters. Ben will serve as the Co-Project with the firm and will be Manager. and will be secondary point of contact for the City. Mr. Ritchie is an officer personally involved in all with the firm. and is authorized to negoti ate on the firm's behalf. Ms. Tropiano and work products and attend Mr. Ritchie have managed numerous Gen eral Plan Updates. and we have developed all meetings. a highly successful approach to complex projects of this nature. We will remain WHY DE NOVO personally involved in every aspect of The De Novo team brings to the City of La the project from start to finish, and we Verne the following unique benefits which will serve as the primary authors of all make our team best qualified to worl< with reports, documents, and deliverables the City on this important project: prepared under this contract. We are joined by our excellent team of Principal Attention to Every Aspect or subconsultants. including Kittelson & As the Project sociates. Inc. (transportation/circulation). We do not identify principal staff in our Economic & Planning Systems (econom proposal. then hand your'General Plan ic/fiscal). Cogstone (cultural resources). Update out to Junior staff members to and J.C. Brennan (noise). As ex.plained in complete for our review. Rather. our greater detail in this proposal. our team senior staff that is identified in this pro- l)e X"u,·o Planning c:roup 67 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 61 fft,\ City ur La Verne General Plan Update and EIR Proposal :-;.;, _,;·'!," posal-Principal Planner Amanda Tropiano and with travel and through reducing the amount of Principal Ben Ritchie-will work on every aspect printing hard copies of documents while provid of the General Plan Update. EIR and communi ing additional electronic copies where appropri ty outreach program. and will write and review ate. We pride ourselves on not making contract each document we provide to the City. This modifications and providing exceptional value for senior-level attention to each detail of the project our services. If a reasonable number of additional ensures a high-quality work product as well as meetings or workshops are required. we can add continuity throughout the project. these to our worl< program at no additional cost to the City. We don't nickel and dime when it An Extension of City Staff comes to additional meetings or workshops. The De Novo Principals have served as contract staff members and environmental coordinators Unparalleled Energy and Enthusiasm for multiple public agencies throughout California. All of De Novo's principal-level planners greatly which gives us an intimate understanding of the enjoy our line of work. and rather than spend our intricacies and inner-worl De Novo Planninf!, Group 68 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 62 City or La Verne General Plau Updalt' and EIR Proposal eluded website addresses to se...eral recently com Benefits of a Relatively Small Planning Firm pleted comprehensive General Plans prepared by All of De Novo's principal-level staff have served De Novo Planning Group's principals. All of these as senior project managers with larger consulting projects were managed or co-managed by Aman firms in Califomia. and through this experience da Tropiano or Ben Ritchie. These websites provide we have gained intimate knowledge of the oper links to the full range of documents and materials ational inefficiencies of large firms and the bur that were developed for these projects. and repre dens that they can cause public agencies. Larger sent the types of high-quaHty products and work firms tend to carry cumbersome over-head costs. that we will dellwr to the City of La veme. which results in the need for higher hourly billing rates. frequent contract modifications. and can Exceptional EIR Experience have high staff tumover. which causes changes Our team is well experienced with managing in project managers midstream during a project. Environmental Impact Reports for a variety of Because we remain relatively small we are able long-range policy-level planning documents. in to offer our dients with significantly lower rates. cluding General Plans, Housing Elements. Specific while still providing our clients with Principal-level Plans. Redevelopment Plans. Air Quality Elements, attention to each project. Circulation Elements. and Regional Transportation Plans. as well as complex development projects STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT including mixed use, altemative energy, hospi We have received. reviewed, and agree to the tals. schools. and parks. Our broad experience is City's RFP and Standard Consulting Services described more thoroughly in the Qualifications Agreement and Insurance Requirements. The section of this proposal. offer contained in this proposal is valid for a min imum of 90 days. On behalf of the entire project Financial Stability team. De Novo confirms that no team member Our firm is financially stable. and there are no has any conflict of interest with completing this pending issues or concems that would in any way project for the City of La Verne. We look forward impair our ability to deliver on our client commit to the opportunity to meet with you in person to ments. The firm has no past or pending litigation, further discuss our proposal and our approach no planned office closures, and no planned merg to the preparation of your General Plan and EIR. ers. Additionally, we carry no debt whatsoever, and If you have any questions regarding this submit we own our office building outright. which allows tal. please do not hesitate to contact me at (714) us to keep our overhead costs exceptionally low. 453-7711 or at [email protected]. Sincerely, /l~~~ Amanda Tropiano Ben Ritchie Principal Planner Principal Oc 'iovo Planninf.! C.roUJl 69 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 63 Cit)' of La Verne General Plan Update and EIR Proposal CONTENTS TIMELINE II Oc .'.',;ovo Pl:i.nninl! (;roup 70 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 64 ,;·;,·:-·.,, City or La Verne General Piao Update and EIR Proposal : ; 1:·::, . , : - PROJECT TEAM FIRM PROFILES II REFERENCES Full "'"""' for all k<] ,t4ffan inclwi Dr Son, Planninj! (;roup 71 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 65 City of La \.'crnc Grneral Plan t:pdatc and EIR Proposal WORK PLAN Thir pn,p-1 ha, hem prtpand 11] D, Novo P/,,nning G""{) in nrpo,u, to tbt CilJ ef L, V ~IJ rtViewtd tht CilJ 's REP iUld tb, RFP FOTtUn ~,u •"" Answm, 111 wt/IM •vAi/"'11, Cil] dociantnts And inform,,tion. lff ut confidmt tluu W< h..,, .,,,,,.1,/,d .n tudlmt """' tb,u will sucmsfallJ iklivtr • Gtntr.J Plan •nd E1R rb.t nflecr tbt communilJ 's v.J•ts 4"" priori tin. Project Understanding The City of La Veme is seeking a qualified team of forward-thinking consultants with outstanding General Plan Update experience to prepare a comprehensive update to the City's General Plan. The General Plan shall be prepared in accordance with State of Califor nia General Plan Guidelines and with Califomia G011ernment Code Sttnir r:ista.s o(fN San (:niJr'tt/ ,,wuntaitu toR be sttn mid 11(}/Jrr dakd along nurn.v ofla l-Cnit's corridors. Dl' ~ovo Planning Group 72 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 66 Gill or La Verne General Plan Update and EIR Proposal Section 65350 et seq. The EIR shall there. In addition to addressing the be completed in accordance with the mandated elements of a General Plan. Public Resources Code and applicable we understand that the City wishes CEQA Guidelines. The successful team to pay special attention to econom- will be able to complete this compre ic development. fiscal sustainability, hensive wor1< effort within a three-year community design, quality-of-life. and time period (we have proposed a sched cultural resources. Our consultant team ule of 28 months) and will maintain will thoroughly review the City's exist strict adherence to the project budget. ing General Plan elements, revise and Having just celebrated its 110th anniver update the policies. objectives. and ac sary in 2016. the City of La Verne is fac tions. and wor1< with City staff to iden ing important demands and challenges tify any missed opportunities or policy (some new. some long-standing) on its gaps. in order to prepare a compre· land use pattern. infrastructure. budget. hensive General Plan Update that will and circulation networ1<. guide the community through 2030. The General Plan Update will address lhe choices facing the City-if and consistency with State of California law. where to allow - dewlapment. including numerous legislative actions how to best support regional transit passed since the City's last comprehen and plan for the rww Cold Une station, sive General Plan update. how to reduce vehicle miles tnMtied through improved active transporta- · We recognize that the products of this tion and pubic transit and comply wor1< plan must be clear, concise, and focused on Implementation and that with regional and - legislation to Improve air quality, how to promote there is consistency between the Gen dewlopment that is fiscally sustain· eral Plan and the City's Zoning Ordi able. and what can be dona to improve nance, Zoning Map, Specific Plans. and the quality of lifa for al paople who Institutional Master Plans (or inconsis live, work. or visit La Veme are com tencies are identified for future action). plex and require detailed analysis and In addition to relying on Industry best planning to be adequately addl'HMd. practices to tackle this project, the De Novo team looks forward to recom The City needs a General Plan Update mending innovative approaches to that is focused on action. The goals. evaluating and presenting information policies. and actions of the General to best meet the City's needs. To this Plan must serve as the City's roadmap end. we have proposed a work plan for future decision-making and provide that exceeds the scope and details out the community, staff. and elected and lined in the City's RFP. while remaining appointed officials with clear direction below the City's allocated budget for on where the City wants to go and this project. what needs to happen in order to get nc ~uV<1 Plannin~ Group 73 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 67 City of La Verne General Phn Update and EIR Proposal Summary of Proposed Approach The De Novo team is committed to providing the City with an exceptional General Plan Update process. Our team will write a General Plan that embodies the com munity culture of La Verne. and through goals. poli- cies. and implementation programs and the land use and circulation maps. provides a succinct roadmap to achieve the City·s vision of the future. We will closely coordinate with the City and provide principal-level attention to every step of the process. Our approach to the La Verne General Plan Update relies on the priorities described on the following pages. • • . Assemble a Dedicated and Knowledgeable Project Team A key benefit of the De Novo team is that the project team is composed of principal-level staff that· will personally prepare the General Plan and EIR. as well as all supporting documentation. such as the Existing Conditions Report and the Land Use Alternatives Report This approach reduces the potential for inconsistency regarding policy direction (General Plan Elements will be prepared by the same group of authors that prepare the EIR mitigation measures. ensuring that the documents are internally consistent and will not conflict with direction received from the Planning Commission. City Council. and City staff during the drafting of the General Plan Update). During workshops with the General Plan Advisory Committee to draft General Plan policies. the project team will raise environ mental issues related to each element topic in the General Plan to ensure they are considered and addressed as policies are developed. De ~ova Plannin'1 Group 74 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 68 City of La: Verne General Plan Update and EIR Proposal 'n. , .'·-·; 1M o;1.o1m,,, n{the r.olJ f,b,e lO /11 l-'tmt rrrata nt:i..' rtf,fltn1mli nn ...i ~ for t11r l11J' tn addrru;,,;,, G 1he De Novo team is committed to providing the City with an exceptional General Plan that embodies the community culture of La Verne To support our in-house expertise. De Novo has teamed with uniquely-qualified subconsultants that are leaders in their fields and have necessary relevant experience working on similar projects. Our subconsultants specialize in the areas of multi-modal traffic analysis and policy (Kittelson). fiscal im pacts/economic development (EPS). cultural resources (Cogstone). and noise (J.C. Brennan). De Novo team members will provide expertise in the areas of land use. urban design. community planning. and technical issues such as air quality, climate change. and biological resources. as well as aesthet ics. agricultural resources. land use/planning. population/housing. public services. utilities. and geo graphic information systems. This team of specialists has worked together on numerous General Plan projects and represents a welt-integrated and collaborative team of professionals ready to tackle any challenges presented by this project. De ~ovo Plannin~ Group 75 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 69 City of La Verne Ge_ncul Plan Update and EIR Proposal 1he lalll ri,UI rntate Ult' amummil.y in a dlmmion 1"Qlam111 {IIIHTr land usa and strul4ktn,r.·III arras ear/Jun in tht /Jn}cm. 1"' rc n,IJ.s o(U1is <(furt ••iD rd th• ,rag, for 11,r hm4 ruealtmrath,a r,t,mt • • , Create a Balanced Fiscal Approach and sdtttiun o{tht communit)•I prcf,:rml land~ fJlan. Through clear policies and implementation strategies. the General Plan will carefully consid • • .. Identify Strategic Growth Areas Early On er and promote La Verne·s fiscal and economic Our work plan includes preparing a Land Use sustainability. There are specific policy decisions Alternatives Report within the first six months the City can make now as part of its General Plan of project initiation. The Land Use Alternatives Update to best-position the City for long term fls Report will provide elected officials. City staff. key cal security. such as crafting a land use plan with stakeholders. the GPAC. and the community with a balanced mix of uses and strategic increases an excellent resource tool to weigh the merits of in density and intensity in key growth areas. as potential future growth patterns and will assist described above. the City in determining future growth areas early In order to provide information to the deci in the General Plan Update process prior to the sion-makers regarding the implications of the development of the Draft General Plan and the General Plan in terms of future revenues and costs Land Use Map. This report will identify key policy associated with growth. the General Plan Update issues related to growth. projections. jobs/housing effort will include a detailed fiscal analysis of the projections. circulation implications. fiscal viability land use alternatives and preferred land use plan. and economic development implications. public This analysis will evaluate potential revenues as services and infrastructure constraints and needs, well as projected costs to serve future uses and and environmental constraints which may influ will Include recommendations regarding balanc ence the scope. character. and location of future ing costs with revenues for the various land use development. The role of the City's sphere of alternatives. The c1ty·s General Fund cost and influence areas will also be considered as part of revenue structure for recent years will be assessed this work effort. The Land Use Alternatives Report and City staff/service providers will be contacted is described in greater detail under Phase 3. to ensure up to date cost information. De \'ovo Planning Group 76 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 70 City or La Verne General Plan Update and EIR Proposal • • Address Special Issues • • Use lhc Public Process Effcclively As part of good planning practice. the De NOIIO Our past experience preparing General Plan team has always approached General Plan Up updates has taught us that a key to a successful date projects through the lens of the community's General Plan is extensive community and City vision for the future and the associated economic leadership involvement throughout the process. development. active transportation, historic HOWE'\ler, the process of working with a group of and cultural resources. improved infrastruc diverse interests can be challenging. it may be· ture, environmental justice, community health difficult to reach consensus on all issues, and there and wellness, and sustainability issues. While may be challenges associated with generating independent topics. they come together during public interest and involvement in the Gener- long-range policy planning efforts to strengthen al Plan Update process. For these reasons. it is a City's commitment to improve the quality of life important for the City to work with a consultant for all of its residents. workers, and visitors. The team that keenly understands how to effective- California legislature has recently emphasized the ly plan and execute a robust public process. De importance of addressing environmental justice NOi/O's project managers. Amanda Tropiano and within the context of a City's General Plan: in 2016, Ben Ritchie. have led community outreach pro Senate Bill 1000 was approved which requires cit grams for previous General Plan Updates and are ies to address environmental justice. De NOIIO will well-versed in approaches to encourage diverse integrate goals. policies, and actions associated community involvement Principal Planner Aman these special topics throughout the General Plan da Tropiano is a certified Public Participation and/or as new elements. as proposed in Phase 4 Practitioner with the International Association of of our scope of work. Public Participation and is fully equipped to lead a The De Novo team has long-considered address meaningful engagement program. as described in ing the needs of a community's most vulnerable detail in Phase 2 of the proposed scope of work. populations to be a priority in General Plan Up dates, including youths. families. and homeless Our wort< plan includes a wtde range of cre individuals who are in-need of support. We value ative measures and techniques intended to the role of David and Margaret Youth and Family maximize and enhance public participation Services in La Verne and look forward to collab throughout the process with II special focus on orating with them on this project. De NOIIO and engaging individuals who do not traditionally its partners on this project are fully equipped and participate in the process. This includes facilita prepared to carefully consider the role of environ tion of a General Plan Advisory Committee. the mental justice and the broader topics of commu development of an interactive website dedicated nity health and wellness and sustainability-in to the General Plan Update, carefully-planned cluding energy and climate change-as part of the community-wide open houses. the preparation planning framework and are able to provide solid and dissemination of newsletters throughout goals and policies and specific direction on ac the process at key milestones, the use of online tions the City can take to improve its quality of life. surveys and web polls. and briefings to key com To this end. we will analyze existing community munity groups (such local places of worship. the health and wellness issues. with a special focus on Chamber, Rotary. school districts, etc.) and the disadvantaged and special needs communities. City's commissions and committees. within the Existing Conditions Report. De \'o,·o Planninj( Group 77 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 71 City uf La Verne General Plan Update and EIR Proposal Ii • • Coonlinate with Stakeholder, Resource, • • · Use Visual Materials to Enhance Accessi and Responsible Agencies bility and Understanding Given our experience in preparing General Plans The entire De Novo project team understands and EIRs. we understand the strong need for early how important it is to communicate informa and on-going coordination with stakeholders and tion clearly and creatively to enhance the pub resource agencies as well as other agencies that lic's ability to understand complex topics. Our regulate and/or permit activities within the City documents and reports will be easy to read, (e.g .. Caltrans. San Gabriel Valley COG. Los Angeles easy to understand, and will include numer LAFCO. the County of Los Angeles. SCAG. etc.). Our ous graphics and figures to visually represent team will consult all relevant resource and regula the concepts and priorities of the General Plan tory agencies as part of the General Plan Update. Update. We focus on conveying information in as well as during the Notice of Preparation re compelling ways with a special emphasis on the view and during the preparation of the Draft EIR. user-experience. For technical documents like Multiple consultations assure that the agencies the Existing Conditions Report. we will prepare have considered the direction of the General an Executive Summary which will summarize Plan Update and have provided input to the the key takeaways and be formatted as a short analysis and mitigation measures presented in magazine for easy distribution to elected and the EIR. We will also prepare draft tribal consulta appointed officials. the public. and other interest tion letters for the City to distribute in compliance ed stakeholders. This approach will carry-forward with Assembly Bill 52 and Senate Bill 18 and we to the General Plan document. which will be will manage the schedule to ensure all consulta carefully designed to provide concise direction in tion timeframes are adhered to and support the a creative format that works best for the City and overall project schedule of 28 months.. community. • • Create a Self-Mitigating General Plan De Novo integrates the environmental analysis with the development of the General Plan. This highly successful approach. tested and proven by the De Novo Principals. involves identifying potential environmental impacts at the outset of General Plan policy development in order to en· sure that the General Plan is 'self-mitigating· and that the EIR does not result in policies and imple mentation programs that would change the in tent of the General Plan. This approach maximiz es the use of previously developed information. 11ie /am, •'ill rgul,arty coon:lmale ;.·Ill, U)'slakdroldm, mornr " anti m/J(nlsibk lll/ Ile ~u\·o Planning l;roup 78 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 72 City or La Vcrnl' General Phu Update and [JR Proposal • • De,·elop a General Plan and EIR Focused • • Strictly Adhere to the Project Schedule on Implementation and Budget De Novo project managers have served as con Our project team is fully committed to delivering tract staff to agencies and have been involved the General Plan and Final EIR to the City Council with the implementation and enforcement of for adoption within a 28-month period. We thrive mitigation measures and General Plans. This under deadlines. and we have a track record of experience gives us the unique perspective and meeting or exceeding our project schedules. Our skill _of being able to prepare a General Plan use of Principal-level staff throughout all stages policy set and EIR mitiga_tion measures that work of the project allows us to work quickly. efficient· within the regulatory processes of a jurisdiction. ly. and produce preliminary draft documents of Our team will work with City staff to ensure superior quality. Our project managers take a that the Ceneral Plan and EIR function effec very active and hands-on role. and we diligently tively within the context of the City's internal manage our team and coordinate with City staff procasses (e.g .. development project review), to ensure that all parties are continuously aware ordinances (e.g., La Veme Zoning Code, Specific of pending deadlines. outstanding tasks. and Plans~ and other requirements (e.g., SCAC RTP/ draft work products that will require staff review. SCS, etc.). This experience will also help ensure We take tremendous pride in our ability to ad· that the policies and actions contained within here to our project budgets. Our project man the General Plan are reasonable. enforceable. and agers are also principals and senior managers of do not unduly burden project applicants or City the firm. and to this end. we have the authority departments. to take any steps necessary to ensure that our projects remain on budget. We strongly en • • One Project Team for all Aspects of the General Plan Update courage the City to call every single one of our We have assembled a focused group of Princi· General Plan references and specifically inquire pal-level planners who will be dedicated to all about the extraordinary steps we take to ensure aspects of this project from start to finish. De we do not modify or exceed our budgets. This Novo·s principal-level staff will serve as the prima regularly includes the addition of extra meetings ry authors of each document prepared as part of and hearings. the inclusion of additional General this work effort (Existing Conditions Report. Gen Plan Elements. and the allocation of staff time eral Plan. EIR etc). By using the same focused and resources beyond the levels identified in our team of planners for all stages of this process. we proposal. at no extra charge to the City. will ensure that each document prepared as part We know that this is a unique way of doing busi of this process is written in a manner that will ness. but it has proven to be a tremendously suc maximize its utility later in the process. cessful approach for our firm. All of our General Plan clients have invited us back to do additional planning work following completion of their General Plan Updates. We are in this business for the long-term. and building trust and confidence with our clients is the single greatest thing we can do to build loyalty and repeat business. Dl' ~un, Plannin~ c;ruup 79 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 73 Cit)' or La Verne General Plan Update and EIR Proposal Scope of Work We have prepared the following Work Plan in response to the City's Request for Proposals and our experience working on other General Plan projects throughout California. While we believe this scope of work addresses the City's needs. should the City have any requests or modifications. we would be happy to tailor the scope accordingly. All work products will be delivered in an electronic format; where hard copies of products are provided. they are specifically identified In the associated task de liverable. Below is a summary of our proposed scope of work. f ..Pf),~ 1 ;:1AA'~g~l~s}~' •··· Task 1.1 Kick-off Meeting and Tour Task 1.2 Due Diligence and Base Mapping Task 1.3 Existing Conditions Report Task 1.4 Economic Conditions and Trends Task 1.5 Opportunities and Challenges Report ?;~~c~z;~~::i,ibi~.'~~.,.itt~j,og.-.ni'• ;,~1f( .· ·' a,,c,;c,., Task 2.1 Public Participation Plan Task 2.2 Visioning Workshops Task 2.3 City Council and Stakeholder Consultation Task 2.4 General Plan Advisory Committee Task 2.5 Briefings Task 2.6 Community Open Houses Task 2.7 Online Presence Task 2.B Vision Plan Document --~3. Land \l,eAHematNei Task 3.1 Land Use Alternatives Report Task 3.2 Preferred Land Use Plan Development and Analysis Phase 4 General Plan Task 4.1 General Plan Outline and Format Task 4.2 Administrative Draft General Plan Task 4.3 Public Hearing Draft General Plan Task 4.4 Final General Plan Task 4.5 Implementation Plan Phases Environmental Qearance Task 5.1 EIR Kickoff and Notice of Preparation/Initial Study Task 5.2 Draft Environmental Impact Report Task 5.3 Final Environmental Impact Report --~6 · ~ 1:Jearlngs, and Ma~ineni: ·· Task 6.1 Study Sessions and Public Hearings Task 6.2 Meetings with City Staff Task 6.3 Project Administration De \'o\·o Plannin~ Group 80 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 74 City of La Verne General Plan Update and F.IR Proposal PIIASEI EXISTING CONDITIONS Task 1_2 Due Diligence and Base Mapping The first phase of our work plan is focused on The project team is familiar with key issues and setting the groundwork by collecting and ana opportunities facing the City and is ready to hit lyzing existing conditions. The findings of these the ground running upon project kick-off. This efforts will be used as the foundation for the task is focused on collecting any new documents project"s major deliverables. so it is important not currently within the project team·s library that sufficient time and energy is devoted to and undertaking due diligence to prepare the completing these tasks effectively and efficiently. entire project team to complete the project suc cessfully. Task I.I Kick-off Meeting and Tour As part of this task. Kittelson will also collect Within one week of project commencement. the roadway segment and/or intersection traffic De Novo team will meet with City staff to kick-off counts and identify existing and planned bicycle. the project and discuss the following: pedestrian. and transit facilities. For budgeting • Finalize project scope of work. budget and purposes. Kittelson estimates up to 20 segments schedule. if necessary: and 40 intersections would need to be analyzed • City preferences for point of contact meth- in the General Plan Update process. based on a od of communication. meeting and work review of the roadway network within the City. shop responsibilities. project updates, etc.; The list of analysis locations will be verified in discussions with City staff prior to commencing Discuss community outreach approach. in • work on the EIR portion of the project and part cluding Visioning Workshops. identification of the budget estimate for the transportation of stakeholders. General Plan Update Web work includes the cost to collect this count data. site. format for community workshops. and composition of the General Plan Advisory We will also prepare a parcel-level citywide base Committee; map in ArcGIS which will be used by all team members for all graphics for the duration of the Data request for relevant background doc • project. We understand that the City works with uments (adopted documents. reports, and Nobel Systems on its GIS database. The De Novo studies). team will work with Nobel Systems to establish In order for this effort to achieve input that a starting point for existing conditions and will reflects the various City departments. we recom make any necessary changes to the data set(s) mend representatives from the City Manager's to reflect the latest information. and use this Office/Administration Department. Public Works data as the foundation for the project's par Department Community Development Depart cel-level GIS map. ment. and Community Services Department Deliwrables: participate in the kick-off meeting. Following the • Inventory of relevant documents. parcel-lev meeting. the team will take a tour of the City to el base map in ArcGIS discuss key issues and opportunities. Deliwrable(s): • Meeting agenda. data needs list. summary notes, tour photos De ~0H1 Plann'in~ Gruup 81 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 75 CiL~· of La Verne General Plan l'pdatc arid EIR Proposal Task 1.3 Existing Coudilious Report To prepare a meaningful General Plan. existing conditions must be well-understood and clearly doc umented. As the first major project deliverable. the Existing Conditions Report will be a valuable re source for the City Council. Planning Commission. GPAC. City staff. and the De Novo team to refer to as the General Plan goals and policies are developed and Environmental Impact Report is prepared. The De Novo team has found that preparing a comprehensive Existing Conditions Report early-on in the process provides the entire team clarity on issues facing the City. and fosters a d~r level of understanding of key topics that must be addressed from multiple angles throughout the project While there will be a significant amount of narrative discussion included in the Existing Conditions Report we will also make extensive use of maps. graphics. and user-friendly non-technical terms to help make it accessible to the general public. As a separate document. we will prepare a concise Executive Summary to highlight the most important issues. While the final format and content will be developed in collaboration with City staff. the De Novo team expects the Report to consider the following issue areas and topic. (Note: a Economic Con ditions and Trends analysis will be prepared by EPS under separate cover. and a summary of those · findings will be included in the Existing Conditions Report). Deliverables: • Administrative Draft Existing Conditions Report (3 copies). Final Existing Conditions Report (15 copies). Executive Summary (SO copies) ,.,,'llrf ___.. ~ ... ~,,,...... ,...... ,._....., _...... _10 _ ____...... , ______... _ ___.. ____ .,.._ .... _...... __ ._...., _,. ~- .. ______...... --~ ------...... -____,__ .. _...,______...... ~--- ..... ~-- .. _,...... ,.._,.,.,....,_._:,o,,,,., .. --~--~------.,-.~..... _.. ...,. ____ .. _...... ,_ .. __- r,,.;,.---.-,d;.i.... -.... ,,..,...,. t-.i...... ,c ...i:r,...,. -----·----[ ,... .. ~ -.:.....,.---______...... ------~-~-,,_- ...... --...... 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De ~ovo Planning Group 82 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 76 City or La Verne General Plan Update and EIR Proposal Land Use and Socioeconomics Existing land useS: current land use designations; underutilized parcelS: bound aries, sphere of Influence area, recent development trends and applications; relevant land use plans and policieS: demographic and social characteristics; ad jacent land uses (golf courses. Fairplex}. land use constraints (MWD Weymouth Filtration Plant); the University of La Verne and its Master Plan Circulation Existing transportation and circulation system, 20 segments and 40 intersection counts using the LOS ICU methodology; existing vehicle miles traveled summa ry, circulation maps for roadways. transit services. and pedestrian and bicycle facilities, transit ridership information; accident history (using data from SWITRS) Environmental Justice Disadvantaged communities, health and wellness; public health indicator5: active lifestyle opportunities; neighborhood enhancement (vulnerable popula tions. asthma. obesity. diabetes. and chronic disease); healthy lifestyle determi nants (local foods. healthy shopping options. number of fast food restaurants and off-site liquor retailers. medical and mental health services}. crime Community Services and Facilittes Utility services (capacity and condition. water supply and sources. planned infrastructure additions or changes. status of plans. federal. state and local regulations}. public safety services (fire and law enforcement. known provision constraints}. community facilities (city-owned buildings. school districts. higher education. library facilities) Hazards, Safety and Noise Natural and man-made hazards and public safety issues; fire risks; weather. hazardous materialS; aircraft hazards (Brackett Field); emergency response and evacuation routes; noise and vibration including noise monitoring survey results. noise exposure contours, ground vibration thresholds and existing vibration en vironment; regulatory framevvork including local noise ordinance Conservation Cultural resources including historic places and structures; biological resourc es, air quality and greenhouse gases; geology, soils. and seismicity, mineral and energy resources; hydrology and water quality; aesthetics and visual resources including scenic vistas Ile ;\:on, Plannin;! Group 83 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 77 City or !,.a Vern~ Gcn("rill Plan Update and EIR Proposal Task 1.4 Economic Conditions /!I Trends Task 1.5 Opportunities /!I Challenges In this task. EPS will prepare a broad assessment Based on the information gathered. reviewed. of baseline economic conditions and trends influ and analyzed for the Existing Conditions Re- encing development potential for La Verne. This port work effort as well as input provided by the analysis will consider key market. industry. and community through the engagement program. demographic trends in the competitive market Including the Visioning Workshops. De Novo will area and how La Verne is positioned competitive prepare a focused Opportunities and Challeng ly, both now and in the future. Some key factors es Report to clearly summarize the key issues. to be considered in the assessment will include: opportunities and challenges facing the Cjty • La Verne's role in the changing North San as it undertakes its General Plan Update. While Gabriel Valley/Pomona Valley residential the topics to be included In the Report will be and economic ecosystem extracted from the findings of the previous tasks. we expect that the following topics will be cov How the Gold Line and its future exten • ered. at a minimum: existing land use patterns. sion will change economic patterns on the development patterns and projects, active trans corridor portation improvements, quality of life standards, • Potential opportunities presented by the economic development. environmental con evolving Fairplex facility straints, and services and infrastructure capacity • La Verne·s high quality of life and university or condition constraints. The Report will identify community and their impact on long-term land use designations that may be appropriate socio-economic opportunities to address future growth. potential future growth An important input into this analysis will be the areas and/or areas for redevelopment. as well as stakeholder outreach process facilitated by De areas that should be preserved and protected. Novo (including stakeholder interviews and GPAC The Opportunities and Challenges Report will meetings). in which EPS will participate where be designed using a magazine format and will appropriate for assessing economic and market be prepared so that it can be presented as a factors and economic development goals. EPS stand-alone document to key stakeholders. will also draw upon other primary and secondary decision-makers, and the public to help educate data sources in its analysis such as Costar. the them on the major toplcs that must be ad· Census. the California Employment Development dressed in the General Plan Update. Department. the Board of Equalization. the Cali Deliverables: fornia Department of Finance. SCAG. ESRI Busl- • Administrative Draft Opportunities and ness Analyst. and real estate brokers reports. Challenges Report (5 copies). Flnal Oppor Deliverables: tunities and Challenges Report (15 copies) • Economic Conditions and Trends Analysis and/or PowerPoint slides summarizing all findings (Administrative and Final) Dt· "ovo Plannin~ Gruu1> 84 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 78 City of La Verne General Plan Update nnd EIR Proposal 21 PIIASE2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAM We understand that the process of developing a successful General Plan requires a significant amount of community input as well as ownership of the process by both the public and the City's decision-making bodies. To engage the broad spectrum of General Plan stakeholders. the De Novo team proposes to conduct extensive public outreach including over 70 individual meetings/open houses/workshops in addition to maintaining a strong online presence. Our creative engage ment program is designed to provide a wide variety of opportunities for consultation and feedback throughout the entire process - from developing the community's vision and values to vetting the General Plan goals and policies. We understand the demands that a General Plan Update. especially the engagement program. place on City staff and are prepared to fully support and assist City staff through the entire process. We will prepare a staff report for each meeting that describes the process. key issues to be considered at the meeting. and any staff recommendations. Each staff report will be provided to City staff for review and De Novo will revise the report as directed. We will also prepare summary notes for all meetings. wori We believe that our commitment to ample public involvement as well as a significant number of working meetings with the City's decision-making and advisory bodies sets our team apart and elimi nates the need for costly modifications to the scope of work that could occur without the foresight to schedule adequate meetings for public involvement. However. we are committed to provide the City with the engagement work plan it desires. and should the City want to include any other outreach tasks. we would welcome the opportunity to refine this work plan with you. '"~'!ftr!~i\~~:~~'c.\¥c;~~;;~;r~~~fi~:f:ltlffe-· ·-C:a-- A robJUt ,md 111t11nhlJ!{ul public ~~t proan iJ a ronrtrm»N of Dt }1'000J' af1Proad, to Gnu:ml Pfa11 lT/Klales. nt MiD 1c.Ylrlc rtiiJ:h thr rom munif)· mllf lhr Cit)· to t?tnm' n'IC' lk'ar front. a r;:Jidi--ranir ofpcoplr tlnvuj!/I comrrding r,,itb thnn in-f)t'non a,ui m1linr. De '.\'ovn rJanninf, Group 85 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 79 ·-:ti< City or La Verne General Plan t.:pdatc and EIR Proposal 'rask 2.1 Public Participation Plan In this task. the De Novo team and the City will review in detail the proposed engagement work plan to ensure that it will to meet the needs of the City and community given any new information discov ered during the proposal process. We have developed our approach to provide multiple venues for community involvement. to ensure that the City residents and stakeholders feel that they have had adequate op portunity to participate in the process. This task includes one in-person meeting with Staff to review the program and make any necessary revi sions to the scope or schedule. Following our meeting. we will prepare a Public Participation Program to distribute to relevant parties. .tr fJart of ti~ &10rk progra,,i. I« This task also includes the development of a General Plan Update p,vposr carefully rrfi,,ing th, p11blic palticipalion p/a11 in light of f,uuns brand. including La Verne General Plan Update logo. color scheme. lrornrd during the proposal /Jr0- l1"ll. /ttlsl p/wming tffmts, tmd. final document template. and style guide. We will work with the City to en .rc:lted11k and h1u/J!t1. 7/,iJ ducrrnu.111 sure that the project brand is distinct while representative of the City's r.,U/ JLrrx to f!Uidt tl,r rr:sl of tk public participation plan for fir< (;,.nm,/ overall style and tone. The results of the branding exercise will be docu Plan l'f,dat,. mented in a branding design sheet which will be shared with all team members so that our project products are aesthetically unified. Deliverables: • Public Participation Program. project logo/branding design sheet De \'O\"O Planninl( t:roup 86 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 80 -· City of La Verne- Gcncl·al Plan Update and EIR Proposal J.J, Task2.2 Visioning Workshops (3) At the outset of the General Plan process. three Visioning Workshops will be held. The Visioning Workshops will introduce the community to the project and will focus on: l) communicating the intent of the Gen eral Plan Update to the public and inviting public input. 2) identifying the overall vision and core values that will guide the General Plan Up date. and 3) identifying the community priorities. land use and design preferences of City residents and stakeholders. Maps and exhibits are crucial to conceptualizing design. placemaking, and land use options. To this end. we will make extensive use of maps and exhibits to identify general design and land use preferences through out the City. The intent of these visioning workshops is to identify issues that the City needs to address. opportunities that the General Plan should pursue. specific land uses that the community wishes to attract or retain. and the desired vision for each City area. Participants will be presented with handouts. maps/exhibits. and materials as needed to provide com plete information and to facilitate meaningful participation. We will_ also provide maps showing land use constraints (manmade and natural haz ards. areas prone to flooding. cultural and historic resources. etc.). Deliverables: • Facilitation of three Visloning Workshops. including all handouts. PowerPoint presentations. large-format exhibits. workshop aclver tisements: large-format exhibits include aerial photography, ex isting land use patterns. current General Plan, underutilized land. regional transportation connections. environmental hazards and constraints Task 2.3 City Council and Stakeholder Consultation Early and regular coordination with the City Council and other key proj ect stakeholders is an important part of our recommended engage ment program. We recommend a multi-pronged approach to stake holder consultation as described below. City Council Consultation We suggest engaging the City Council very early in the process to es tablish a strong working relationship and hear from each Councilmem ber what they hope will be achieved as a result of the General Plan Update. This first-level of consultation can be achieved through one EtlrlJ· in lllL /m)crss ,;~ ;.·ill kkt-uff a on-one interviews or during a study session. The individual meetings min ofl·'isio•int lll>rksho/1, to /Jt,t or study session will serve as a "General Plan l 01 • with a brief overview undnrtmui IN ron,munil)•J rinnn fur 1/r, (1,llln' 01,d mlurt ii oo/uer fi,r d" of the General Plan process. including key steps, and opportunities for ,irxt AO _W'Ql"l. Ile ~uvo Plannin~ Group 87 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 81 City of La Verne General Plan Update and ElR Proposal public involvement We will also provide an overview of the methods we will use in the Visioning Workshops to determine community priori ties and preferences. Local and Regional Stakeholders Interviews (15) The De Novo team will periodically consult and meet with stakeholders and agencies throughout the General Plan process. We will refine the list of stakeholders and agencies following the project kick-off meeting with City staff. but we anticipate meeting with the following groups. at a minimum: the University of La Verrie, the Chamber of Commerce, the Historical Society. El Siglo. Hillcrest Retirement Community. homeown ers associates, Old Town La Verne BID. Falrplex. David & Margaret Youth and Family Services. the school districts and high schools, and mobile home communities. Depending on the composition of the General Plan Advisory Committee. it may be possible to coordinate with these groups through a GPAC member who acts as an 'ambassador" to their group or organization. We will also coordinate with representatives from LA County LAFCO. SCAG, Metro, and Caltrans as necessary. Deliverables: • In-person consultation with the City Council (via one-on-one meetings or a study session). stakeholder interviews as needed throughout the process. Task 2.4 General Plan Advisory Committee (10 meetings) We understand that the City would like to use a citizen-based General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). Based on our experience, we believe that a successful GPAC in La Verne will include residents. business and property owners. and key stakeholders in the community including the University of La Verne and the Fairplex. The GPAC may also include rep resentatives from the City Council and/or Planning Commission: De Novo has experience managing various GPAC compositions and will work with the City during project kick-off to evaluate how the committee should be appointed and who should be represented. In order for the GPAC to be an effective advisory body. the City must clearly articulate the committee's charge (their roles and responsibilities). We do not anticipate consensus within the group on every single issue or between the group and the public. City staff, or decision makers. When 1hr C.rneral Pim, lldnlUTJ Co1MllliUtt is apcctaJ to meet at last ,o times; issues arise where there are clearly differing approaches that are being Co,nmittu ffl('fflbrr, ca,i ad 4f prr,j,xt ambassadon and hr//, n,[om, othn'S recommended by community and GPAC members, we will ensure that aboul rh, proj«t and n...... ,.f< rh,m all voices and opinions are accurately noted and recorded, and then to ft' imxJ/r!ffl. provided to the City Council and staff for direction and determinations. We intend to keep the GPAC working meetings focused on the "Big Picture·. rather than getting the group bogged down in the nuances of word-smithing every specific goal and policy of the General Plan. De so,·o Plannina Group 88 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 82 City of La. Verne General Plan Update and EIR Proposal 25 Sample GPAC Meeting Topics and Schedule After kicking off the Committee. the first meetings would focus on land use. economic development. fiscal. hazards. circulation. and other considerations in order to develop the Land Use Map Alterna tives. The subsequent meetings would be focused on goal and policy discussions related to each of the elements/topics to be addressed in the General Plan Update. Our initial work plan anticipates that the GPAC meetings could generally be organized as follows: l. Project Kick-off and community vision/priorities 2. Public Facilities and Services. Safety and Noise 3. Conservation. Air Quality, and Open Space 4. Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability 5. Review of Draft General Plan Elements 6. Transportation and Circulation 7. Land Use and Community Design 8. Land Use Map #1- refine and revise Land Use Map Alternatives 9. Land Use Map #2- refine and revise preferred Land Use Map 10. Review the Public Draft General Plan and Land Use Map Deliverables: • Facilitation of ten GPAC meetings, including all presentation materials and handouts Task 2.; Community, Commission. and Council Briefings (24) De Novo will continuously connect with so cial and civic groups and City commissions and committees at their regular meetings to provide an opportunity to inform and educate their members on the General Plan Update. These groups regularly have speakers and the General Plan addresses many topics that are important to these groups. including economic development. community health and wellness. and parks and recreation. Examples of these orga nizations include the Chamber of Com merce. Rotary Club. Lions Club. Elks Clubs. Kiwanis. and the League of Women Voters. These briefings are in addition to as-need ed consultant/interviews. We will also provide briefings to the City's commissions and committees as-needed. especially around critical project milestones. These briefings are intended to be project updates and serve to supplement the study sessions and public hearings outlined in Tasks 6.1 and 6.2. We expect to meet with each commission twice during the project. We will also brief the Council every quarter regarding the General Plan progress. Deliverables: • Up to 6 in-person briefings at social or civic groups in La Verne. 8 Commission or Committee briefings. and l O Council briefings De ~uvn Plannin~ Group 89 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 83 26·.· City of La Verne General Plan Update and ElR Proposnl Task 2.6 Community Opeu Houses (2) Following completion of the Land Use Alternatives Analysis (Task 3.1 ). the team will host the first of two community open houses. This first open house will provide an overview of the Visioning process. existing conditions. results of community surveys, and the Land Use Alterna tives Report. The public will have an opportunity to provide feedback regarding the worl< conducted to-date. specifically the land use alter natives. Their feedback on the alternatives will be summarized and Consultmg Mth thr com,ntmil)• at o/}ffl hotues ;r a uY(ul li:lllY ID slum presented to the GPAC. Planning Commission. and Council as these information and t Task 2.7 Online Presence (ongoing) Any modern robust engagement program must include an online presence, as described in this task. in addition to in-person community meetings and events. For this project. the De Novo team has proposed de11eloping a dedicated project website. online community surveys. and digital newsletters to proactively educate and engage the community throughout the process. Integration with Existing City of La Verne Online Profiles De Novo will work with the City to develop text and graphics for the City to post on their existing social media platforms to create a bridge between those users and the General Plan website. We understand that the City of La Verne and its Police Department maintain Facebook pages. There are also 14 active Nextdoor neighborhoods in La Verne. and the City can post messages to these users through an official City-sponsored account. nc ~ova Plnnnin,t Group 90 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 84 City,of La Verne General Plan Update and EIR Proposal ··rr. Project Website De Novo will create and maintain a General Plan Update G::;;-JManteca website that will provide the City and the community with regular updates regarding the status of the General ~-Plan- Plan. identify the schedule of upcoming meetings, serve ,_.,...._,.. __ .., ... - ...... c ..... ~-- as a library of General Plan documents (including staff -.,...,__....,...,-- .. ,..,- - ~----...... ~-~--- ...... ,..--- --·---~-----·---~ ...... _. ... _.._~ ... ~. reports. meeting agendas and minutes. technical re ·---·---·------,...>··<-•·~-----""''"'--~- . ,_. •,~· -~.-.~·,,, _ _.,,_. ...>.•e ,... ports, and public review drafts). and allow the public an -· opportunity to participate in polls and comment on the • -..~-~---...... _ ...,_ ...... ~-·-·=-- ~·-·,.,....., ...... --.---.----.c-,- ..... General Plan Update process. .~ .... _,----..---·-·-'"'"' __ ., .. ,. •. ~···~---· __ .... -v-~--~·••J =-•-•·-·o, -·-~· The De Novo team has created General Plan websites {Jt /'{Of)(} l«ll rrra~ mul nttm for our updates to the Brentwood General Plan. Cotati General Plan. Se fintlt: a tktJicaltd Gmnul Plan pmj«t .,.bsilt ID (a,ilw,t, bastopol General Plan. and the Colusa County General Plan. which have rasy nnd anuutmt conn« been very successful. and have greatly assisted City staff in providing tio,is to IN ctnnnUfflit.:P. information to the public. To see these sites in action. please visit: • sebastopol.generalplan.org • brentwood.generalplan.org > westminstergp.org (created boJ Amanda Tropiano with another firm) • cotati.generalplan.org • countyofcolusageneralplan.org Online Community Surveys and Polls Community surveys and polls will be made available on the website to allow the public an opportunity to participate in the process. De Novo anticipates a general survey to ascertain the community's general con cerns and interests. and a survey specific to land use and growth issues. Additional surveys and topical issues can be addressed at the City's request. In addition to publication on the website. surveys can also be provided in reproducible hard copy for distribution at City Hall. Quarterly Newsletters The De Novo team will prepare quarterly digital newsletters that iden tify the status of the General Plan Update process. provide information regarding upcoming meetings, describe key issues that have been resolved and/or are being raised for discussion and provide information on how to participate. Each newsletter will be posted on the website and be provided to the City in a format suitable for reproduction. Deliverables: • Dedicated project website. surveys and polls. advertisements for existing social media accounts. quarterly electronic newsletters De ~o,·o Planninf! Group 91 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 85 c~i City of La Verne General Plan Update and EIR Proposal :.i.c Task2.8 Vision Plan Document The public engagement and visioning process described above will result in a comprehensive Vision Plan document which will serve as the foundation for the goals. policies. and actions identified in the General Plan. In the Vision Plan. the team will summarize the public engagement program. input received. and outreach outcomes. It will also identify the community's goals and vision for the future as well as specific issue areas that must be carefully addressed in the General Plan and/or Environmen tal Impact Report. The Vision Plan will put greater emphasis on articulat ing the community's balance of quality-of-life. economic development and fiscal sustainability. During the initial stage of the process. the team will define clear goals and objectives and guiding principles. to articulate the city's future development potential. The Plan will look into strategies related to renovation of existing facilities: land use. density. physical form and character. public spaces. mobility. relationship to natural features. and connectivity to the surrounding areas. 11" Vision Pian l>«umniJ 1,,iU define Deliverables: IM lont-tmn stmlt'1fY that fiJilJ mT't • Administrative Draft Vision Plan Document (5 copies). 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Task3.1 Land Use Altel'lllltives Report This report will provide a summary of community input related to land use changes and three land use map alternatives. Each alternative will be analyzed to determine potential growth effects and the alternative's consistency with the community's vision. This document will serve as the primary tool to aid the City in determining the appropriate future strategic growth areas for the General Plan Update. 111ru /mu/ llSt allmUllira r..iill bt nnafyrd through the lms De So\'O Plannini,t: c:ruup 94 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 88 City of La Verne General Plan Update an~ EIR Proposal 31 ------..,-a- - -...... ,.-- - . : _: . ' ' 1'"'1Jii . '"· -~..... , --: - - 1 '·~:,;-t -- ·~ - " ,. .... :-- l -~--- x ~ The land use alternatives will be evaluated with respect to each alternative's consistency with the vision expressed by the community and other specific factors and constraints. including, Land Use Circulation Economic & Fiscal Safety & Environment ~ __ - :- . ~ ,, ,-.• --::,J. An overview and com We• will use the trav- The land use alterna· The alternatives will be parison of each land el model to identify tives will be evaluated comparatively eval use alternative will be program-level mobility for various economic uated for potential provided that demon· impacts of the land use and fiscal impacts adverse effects associ strates key differences alternatives. Impacts (e.g. job creation and ated with safety issues between each alterna will be identified by municipal budget (Hooding. unstable tive in respect to res comparing the analysis impacts) to understand soils. hazardous ma idential. commercial/ results to the current' the economic develop terials. etc.) and envi· industrial. open space. significance criteria. For ment and local govern· ronmental constraints parks. community fa significant impacts, we ment consequences (aesthetics. mineral/ cilities. and other land will propose mitigation from the recommen energy resources. uses. Potential land measures to improve dations emgodled in stormwater runoff and use conflicts. including the level of service and/ Land Use Alternatives. water quality. noise. air residential/industrial or reduce vehicle miles quality. greenhouse gas interfaces. will be iden- traveled. emissions). tified. Dl' :\uvo Pl:i.nning l:ronp 95 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 89 c- -· ~': City of La Verne G("Rt"Tal Plan Update and EIR Proposal Task 3.2 Preferred Land Use Plan Development and Analysis The team will present the Land Use Alternatives Report to the GPAC. public. Planning Commission. and City Council for consideration and feedback. Based on the information and direction received. the team will prepare a preferred land use plan and conduct the necessary analysis to develop a detailed project description for use in the EIR. The De No\/0 team expects the Preferred Plan to reflect components of more than one alternative; in oth- er words, it is not likely that an alternative will be ·pertect· and selected as the Preferred Plan. Once a Preferred Land Use Plan has been defined. final de mographic information will be generated and EPS will update the fiscal model developed in Task 3.1 to project the Plan's net fiscal impacts. EPS will also prepare a supplemental fiscal analysis memoran dum to articulate the results of the analysis for the Preferred Land Use Plan and. if necessary. recom mend fiscal mitigation measures to ensure the fiscal sustainability of the adopted General Plan Update. which can be incorporated into the Fiscal Sustain ability Element of the General Plan Update. Kittelson will also proceed with analyzing the preferred land use plan and corresponding roadway network. It is important that we receive clear City Council confirmation on the preferred land use plan and After rr.tit'&.' o(tht land usr alkrnatittts, Ult Im• .,;o their authorization to proceed with the required environmental anal ,,,.,,.,. tht: prr(tm,! land wt ysis. because significant changes to the land use plan after this point p/ari. may negatively impact the project schedule and budget due to the need to potentially rework technical analyses. For this reason. we have scheduled a study session with Council to coincide with completion of the Preferred Land Use Plan. Dellwrables: • Preferred Land Use Plan and associated buildout summary infor mation. flscal analysis on the Preferred Land Use Plan De Novo Pl:annin~ 1;ruup 96 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 90 City or La Verne General Plan Update and EIR Proposal PIIASE4 GENERAL PLAN The De Novo team is committed to providing the City a General Plan of the highest quality and will actively engage ·the community to develop a vision for the General Plan. prepare a policy document that reflects the desires of the City, and create implementation actions that are consistent with the City's vision for the future. De Novo's team of principal-level staff are experts in preparing General Plans and will ensure that this update complies with all legislative requirements and addresses plan ning best practices. The General Pian Update will address changes to state law. assess the condition of the City, and provide changes or adjustments necessary to realize the current vision of resident and stakeholders for the City. De Novo will actively engage City residents and stakeholders to provide input regarding the topics addressed in the General Plan. Our approach includes extensive community involvement to develop a Vision Statement and Land Use Alternatives Report. then continues the community involvement through a series of community workshops. open houses. and GPAC meetings to identi fy a preferred land use alternative and specific goals and policies associated with each topic area of the General Pian. In order to streamline the process and create a clear. concise General Plan. we propose to maintain the Existing Conditions Report as a separate document that identifies background conditions. allowing the General Plan document to have a minimum amount of background text This approach is already employed with the Current General Plan. The document will have a streamlined goal and policy struc ture that is easy for the reader (whether it be Staff. elected and appointed officials. or the public) to understand the key ideas and policy direction easily. Where applicable. goals. policies. and actions will be cross-referenced between sections to reduce overlap and redundancy. The intent of this approach is to provide a General Plan that provides long-term consistency in policy interpretation and is easy to use. The General Plan will be a concise. technically accurate. and user-friendly document that reflects the values and priorities of La Verne. The General Plan will include substantial use of graphics and visual depictions of information. including photographs. tables. matrices. drawings. maps, and other graph ics to ensure that the document is easy to understand. The following tasks represent our approach to developing the City of La Verne's General Plan document De '.1,;o\'n Plannin:! t;roup 97 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 91 Cit)' or La Verne GC'neral Plan Update and EIR Proposal ---:-.~· Task,1.1 General Plan Outline and Format Task 4.2 Administrative Draft De NOIIO realizes that the General Plan document The De Novo Team will provide City staff with an must be organized in the manner most useful Administrative Draft General Plan for review. We to the City. We will support any preferences the anticipate meeting with City staff to review com- City has in terms of consolidating elements or ments and reach agreement on how to address developing additional stand-alone elements. potentially conflicting comments. We will incor- This proposal recommends that a separate Im- porate the City's comments on the Administra- plementation Plan be adopted concurrent with. tlve Draft General Plan Update to create a Public but separate from. the General Plan document. Hearing Draft General Plan. This approach extracts the actions from the body The current General Plan will be thoroughly of the General Plan. which further streamlines reviewed to determine components that should the policy direction. All implementation actions be carried forward and to identify areas where can be consolidated into a separate document new goals and policies are needed to address which is not subject to general plan amendment the community's desires as well as changes to requirements and can more easily be used as a state law since the previous update. In preparing working tool for City staff and elected and ap- the General Plan Update. the De Novo team will pointed decision-mal De Xovo Plannin~ GrOUI) 98 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 92 City of La Ver al' Gcacral Plan Update aod ElR Proposal Introduction Housing Element (reformat only) The introduction will identify the General Plan The City recently completed an update to the vision statement. discuss the rich cultural and Housing Element. Given its recent certification historical heritage of La Verne. describe the and relevant direction. we recommend that the organization of the General Plan. and describe City not update its Housing Element at this time. how the General Plan complies with applicable In our experience. it is common for cities under regulations. going a comprehensive update to leave their cer tified Housing Element as-is so long as it contin .Land Use and Community Design Element ues to provide adequate direction that represents The Land Use and Community Design Element the community's priorities. will provide descriptions of land use designa tions. policy guidance to address the relationship The De Novo team will coordinate with the City to between building facades and the public realm, ensure that all relevant policies contained in the the form and mass of buildings in relation to one Housing Element are internally consistent with the another. and the scale and types of streets and General Plan Update. A technical memo will be blocks. While these topics could be addressed provided to the City that identifies any adopted In two stand-alone elements. we have found Housing Element policies or actions. as well as any that the policy direction is most strong and clear identified opportunity sites. that may need to be when the topics are addressed together. De Novo revised as a result of the General Plan Update in will develop a recommended list of goals and order to maintain consistency between these doc policies to address the land use and community uments. The team will reformat the City's adopted design issues raised In the Existing Conditions Housing Element into the format of the General Report. the Land Use Alternatives Report, and Plan to ensure document consistency. through community input. The Land Use and Economic Development Element Community Design Element will capitalize on the An Economic Development Element will pro- community's assets and potential with 'place vide necessary guidance to foster a strong and making' Ideas that ultimately create good public sound local economy. including goals and poli spaces that promote people's health, happiness. cies relating to employment. retention of existing and well-being. It will provide goals and policies businesses. and creation of new high-quality that cover the following topics, Job opportunities (like those provided by Gilead • Land use types. mix. balance. and location Sciences). The element would include policies • Strategic growth areas/areas of change designed to retain and attract business types • Major destinations in the City that reflect the City's values. complement exist • Opportunities for placemaking ing land use patterns. reduce commuter traffic. • Specific recommendations for revisions to and facilitate commercial and professional busi adopted planning documents to ensure ness development along key travel corridors. The on-going consistency and Implementation goals and policies would focus on maintaining a of the General Plan high quality of life that supports the City's role in • Neighborhood enhancement regional economy while promoting employment • Streetscape and fac;ade improvements and revenue opportunities necessary to meet the • Community character. signage, and branding needs of City residents and businesses. De ~O\'O PlanninJ( Gt·onp 99 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 93 Citr or La \'crnc Grnt'ral Plan t:pdutc and EIR Propo:,;al Fiscal Sustainablllty Element enough to accommodate anticipated changes La Veme·s economic development and fiscal vitality transportation technology and trends. For in· are inter-dependent. A vital local economy en stance. operations of Transportation Network Com sures that private investment is taking place in the panies (TNCs). such as Lyft and Uber. have already community while generating needed tax revenues shifted the usage of curb parking spaces. requiring to support public services and facilities. When local additional passenger pick-up and drop-off zones. government is adequately financed. it can in tum and have included the mobility options for tran pr011ide the infrastructure. planning and services sit-dependent populations and the future adoption essential for maintaining a high quality of life and of connected/autonomous vehicles may affect the environment where businesses can prosper. parking demand for various uses. and thus may al The element will present goals and policies re low for changes to the City's parking requirements and the need for public parking facilities. lating to the City's long-term financial health and prosperity. The ability of the City to provide ser We will work with City staff to refine existing vices such as police protection. parks. recreation. policies and goals. and to evaluate potential new code enforcement planning. and public works goals. policies. and programs to reflect new and is dependent on the City collecting adequate emerging City priorities. changing conditions. revenues. To ensure fiscal sustainability. historic. new State mandates and guidelines. and recent current and projected fiscal and economic con local and regional planning initiatives. We expect ditions will be reviewed as part of the develop that the list of topics to be addressed in this ele ment of the goal and policy framework. Policies ment include. but are not limited to, relating to the diversification of revenue sources. • Level-of-Service cost recovery. public/private partnerships. bal· • Complete Streets anced budgets. reserve funds. debt limitations. • Roadway Network Performance and financial asset management will be consid • Transit System ered. EPS will assist the De Novo team in prepa • Travel Demand Management ration of this element. particularly in regards to • Active Transportation prioritizing development areas based on proper· • Emergency Evacuation Routes ty and sales tax revenue generation potential and • Alternative Vehicle Systems the City's ability to provide cost-effective services KAI will also conduct a review of multi-modal to new development. access between the major City project areas. Mobility Element including the Old Town La Verne Specific Plan New topics related to mobility and its role in La area. Lordsburg Specific Plan area. Foothill Bou Verne have emerged over the past 20 years. in levard Specific Plan area. and Arrow Corridor cluding multimodal network connectivity. active Specific Plan area. In addition. KAI will assess the transportation. and regional transit planning (i.e. circulation plan for the future Gold Line Station. the Gold Line extension). that deserve the same in particular the accessibility by pedestrians. level of focused attention as the 210 freeway did bicyclists and transit. This will include a review of in the previous plan. We understand active trans "first/last mile" strategies. consistent with Metro's portation is a priority for the City. and this element First Last Mile Strategic Plan. as well as a con will address that topic significantly alongside other nectivity review consistent with the TCRP Report mobility methods. so that a separate Active Trans- 153 - "Guidelines for Providing Access to Public portation element is not necessary. Transportation Stations·. a national best-practices The General Plan policies also need to be flexible manual prepared by KAI. De ;\uvo Plaunin:t f:roup 100 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 94 Cit)· of La \'crnc General Plan Uptlatr ;111tl EIR Proposal n Resource Management Element community Health and Wellness Element The Resource Management Element will fo- The concepts of community health and wellness cus on the cultural. natural. environmental. and will be inteN\IOVen throughout most elements of man-made resources and the provision of open the General Plan and can also be presented in spaces. The Element combines the state-man a stand-alone Community Health and Wellness dated Open Space and Conservation Elements element. The primary goals of the Community and provides the foundation for resource conser Health and Wellness element will be derived vation in the context of the City's long-term vision through our community outreach and visioning for the future and Land Use Map. The Resources efforts. as well as input from staff and the GPAC. Management Element will be developed to be Based on our experience with these issues. and consistent with other General Plan Elements (e.g .. a review of best practices being implemented in Land Use. Circulation). and its policies. programs. and implementation actions will address the other jurisdictions. it is anticipated that this ele following topics: ment will address the following topics, • Cultural resources. including the important • Access to parks and recreational facilities, City's historic places and structures • Availability of healthy and local foods: • Biological resources • Urban agriculture/forests: • Energy and mineral resources • Access to medical services: • Parks and recreation programs • Access to active transportation and public • Open space transit: • Recreational trails • Access to a range of high-quality and af • Scenic vistas fordable housing: Public safety Element • Access to economic opportunities: To assist in streamlining the content of the Gen- • Walkable neighborhoods with access to eral Plan. De Novo proposes that the City address services; the topic of noise within the Public Safety ele- • Safe neighborhoods and public spaces: ment. De Novo will also prepare a Public Safety • Crime prevention through environmental Element that provides goals. policies. and actions design: for a variety of topics. including, • Environmental quality; and • Fire safety. • Green and sustainable development prac • Flooding. tices. • Seismic safety and geologic hazards. • Manmade hazards (chemical and pipeline explosions. release of toxic/hazardous sub stances. etc.). transportation of hazardous materials. • Aircraft related to Brackett Field • Other natural and man-made hazards/di sasters • Noise. and • Emergency operations and facilities. I)(' ~u,·o Plannin:l c;runp 101 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 95 a· ~ .- ,;;~ JS~ Cit)' or La Vcruc Grneral Plan t:pdatc and EIR Proposal ._..;,, Community Facilities Element Task4.3 Public Review Draft Generai Plan Community infrastructure facilities and services Following the City's comments on the Admin also play an essential In providing a healthy and istrative Draft General Plan. De Novo will pre safe living environment and high quality of life. pare the Draft General Plan for public review/ The De Novo team will coordinate with infra comment and use during the City's review and structure service providers to evaluate standards approval process. The Public Review Draft Gener for levels of service. future infrastructure Improve al Plan will be prepared in printed and electronic ments. and other needs to support the Land Use form. The Public Review Draft General Plan will Map and other components of the General Plan be provided to the City for distribution to the Update. Service levels and infrastructure neces public and appropriate agencies and posting on sary to keep pace with growth will be identified. the City's website. De Novo will be available to The Public Safety Element will include a recom present the Draft General Plan and Draft Environ' mended list of goals. policies, and action items mental Impact Report in a public workshop and/ (including any mitigation measures developed or Planning Commission and City Council meet during the environmental review process) that ings to provide the decision-makers and commu addreSSc nity with information regarding the intent and • Water supply, structure of the draft documents and to receive • Wastewater, comments on the draft documents. • Flood control. Deliverables: • Solid waste collection and disposal. and • Public Review General Plan Update (10 copies) • Storm drainage and water quality. Public and semi-public community facilities Task4.4 Final General Plan and services must be planned to maintain and We anticipate that a series of public hearings enhance the high quality of life in the City and will be held by the Planning Commission and to, help achieve the City's vision for the future. City Council to consider adoption of the General The De Novo team will coordinate with public Plan. As changes are requested by these deci service providers to evaluate standards for levels sion-making bodies. we will prepare modified of service and future facilities needs to support General Plan text that will be provided as attach the Land Use Map and other components of the ments to the staff report for Council's consider General Plan Update. Service levels necessary to ation. Based on Council's direction at the adop keep pace with growth will be Identified. tion of the General Plan. De Novo will edit the General Plan to be consistent with any revisions This element will include a recommended list of approved by the City Council and will prepare goals. policies, and action items (including any the final version of the General Plan. mitigation measures developed during the envi ronmental review process) that address: Deliverables: Final General Plan (SO copies) • Police and fire protection. • • Schools. Implementation Plan • Civic services and functions. General Plan implementation is necessary to Parks and recreation . • achieve the vision laid out by the General Plan. • Public work maintenance. The implementation section will provide feasible. • Health care. practical implementation methods that ensure • Child care. and the General Plan does not "sit on the shelf but • Libraries, cultural. and community facilities . Instead achieves the goals it sets out. This section r>c Xo\'o l'iannin~ Group 102 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 96 City of La Verne General Plan Update nnd !!:IR Proposal will help ground the General Plan in reality and PIIASE5 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE assist in ensuring that Is produces real results. The work plan described below will result in The implementation programwill identify how the preparation of a Program-level EIR. The EIR each implementation measure will be imple· will address all potential environmental impacts mented. including the City department respon associated with implementation of the General sible for Implementation. the funding source(s}. Plan Update. as well as any subsequent chang and timing of implementation. The De Novo es to the City's Municipal Code to implement team will work closely with City staff to prepare the General Plan. The Program·EIR will serve as this section. As part of this work effort. the team a "tiering document· to facilitate streamlined will identify recommended zoning changes to ensure that zoning and general plan land use environmental review of all subsequent devel designations are in compliance. opment. planning. and infrastructure projects undertaken in the City. which are consistent with A key component to successful implementation the General Plan. of the General Plan will be improvements to the physical environment that enhance existing Task 5.1 EIR Kick-Off and Notice of assets. support a sense of place. and attract or Preparation/Initial Study enable private sector investment To support this This task includes kicking off the EIR and prepar effort and dovetail with the ongoing develop· ing the Notice of Preparation/Initial Study. ment of an EIFD in the southern region of the City. EPS will research and assess the financing tools EIR Initiation and policies that may be available to the City and De Novo will meet with the City staff team to current and future stakeholders to finance the initiate the EIR portion of the work plan. The pur public and private costs articulated ·in the General pose of the meeting will be to identify concerns Plan. These may include. but not be limited t0: and issues that have arisen since the first start-up • Public-private joint development opportuni meeting. review information needs. and discuss ties for shared infrastructure scheduling and expectations for the environmental • Community benefit and related value-cap setting and environmental review process. De Novo ture techniques to convert fiscal benefits will coordinate with City staff for the preparation into financing tools. of a base map that will be used during meetings • Overlay districts. such as CFDs or EIFDs for and presentations. and will also be used to provide financing public improvements or facilities base information for figures and exhibits used in • Cost allocation strategies for required off the EIR. De Novo's GIS staff will be able to revise site improvements or facilities and amend the base map to address City staff Other financial and fiscal measures or • comments. mitigation strategies to cover any potential fiscal deficits, Deliverables: • Administrative Draft Administration and Im plementation Plan (3 copies). Public Hear ing Draft Administration and Implementa tion Plan (10 copies). Final Administration and Implementation Plan (SO copies), De :\'o\'o Plannin~ Group 103 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 97 40 Cit)' of La \'ernc Grnrral Pli:ln t:pdatc and EIR Proposal Project Description This section of the Draft EIR will be consistent with the requirements of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15124 and will provide a detailed descrip tion of the General Plan Update appropriate for the programmatic analysis of environmental impacts. This section will describe project components (e.g .. land use map. policies/actions. circulation diagram. phasing of the General Plan Update. and planned roadway and infrastructure improve ments.). expected rate,l;,xtent of de.ielopment under the General Plan Up date including any phasing. utility and public service expansion (e.g .. water. wastewater. solid waste. fire. law enforcement). and clear identification of what would be defined as a ·subsequent project" under the General Plan Update. The City"s objectives for the project will be described. In addition. graphics illustrating the proposed project and a description of anticipated actions associated with the project will be provided. The Project Descrip tion will support the anticipated dewlopment intensity and land uses envisioned for the General Plan. and will provide flexibility in regards to the evaluation of subsequent projects. The Project Description will be provid ed to City staff for review and acceptance prior to impact analysis. Significance Criteria A draft set of significance criteria will be prepared for review by staff. The significance criteria will include proposed criteria for each topical issue to be addressed in the EIR and will be based on Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines as well as plans. regulations. and ordinances adopted by the City and. to the extent applicable, by state and region al agencies. such as the SCAG. CDFW. and Caltrans. Early agreement regarding significance criteria will help to focus the setting information and the impact analyses provided in the EIR. Notice of Preparation/Initial Study/Scoping Meeting De Novo will prepare the Notice of Preparation (NOP) and associated initial study in accordance with the requirements of CEQA in order to define the scope of the environmental analysis. An administrative draft of the NOP and initial study will be prepared for City review. and based on comments received. De Novo will prepare the final NOP and initial study for public distribution. De Novo will submit 15 copies to the State Clearinghouse on behalf of the City. The project will require a public scoping meeting. and De Novo will prepare presentation materials and facilitate the meeting. The scoping meeting will include an overview of the General Plan Update project and the environmental review process. as well as identification of envi ronmental issues that will be addressed in the EIR. After completion of Ill' \"u\'o Plannin,t (:rou11 104 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 98 City ur La \'cr11c General Plan t:pdalc and £1R Pruposal ... the scoping meeting. De Novo will provide a summary of environmen tal issues raised. In addition. De Novo (in coordination with the City) will seek one-on-one meetings with key local. regional. and state agencies. Deliverables: • Administrative Draft Notice of Preparation/Initial Study (5 cop ies). Final Notice of Preparation/Initial Study (5 copies). facilitation of one scoping meeting and summary notes. coordination with local. regional and state agencies as necessary Task5.2 DraO Environmental Impact Report The Draft EIR will be a Program EIR prepared consistent with the requirements of CEQA. the CEQA Guidelines. and relevant case law. The Draft EIR will be a readable. useful document that can be used to streamline review of future planning. infrastructure. and development projects that are consistent with the General Plan. The Draft EIR will consist of the chapters described below. Executive Summary This section will summarize the characteristics of the General Plan Update. describe areas of controversy. and provide a concise summary matrix of the project's environmental impacts and associated mitiga tion measures as required under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15123. The matrix will also identify proposed General Plan Update policies and actions that provide mitigation of identified environmental impacts. Al ternatives to the proposed project will be summarized and the environ mentally superior alternative will be identified. Chapter 1: Introduction This Section of the Draft EIR will provide an introduction and overview describing the intended use of the EIR and the review and certification process. This section will describe the purpose of the EIR. identify CEQA Guidelines and Public Resource Code requirements for a Program EIR. and describe how the Program EIR can be used to streamline environ mental review of subsequent projects. A flowchart will be included that shows the process for subsequent environmental documents. identi fying when it would be appropriate to prepare a Mitigated Negative Declaration versus a Focused or Project-level EIR. Chapter 2: Project Description This Section of the Draft EIR will be consistent with the requirements of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15124 and will be based on the Project Description prepared under Task 5.1. described above. De ;" 105 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 99 City or La Verne General Plan Update and EIR l'roposal Chapter 3: Environmental setting, Impacts and Mitigation Measures This chapter will provide the baseline setting. general assumptions. and environmental analysis used in determining the environmental effects of the General Plan Update. This chapter will include an introductory section providing details on the "baseline conditions· assumptions for the analysis. land use forecasts for residential and non-residential uses. level of detail of programmatic analysis. consideration of key com ponents of the General Plan Update (e.g .. location of future growth. continued highest and best use of resources. conservation of natural re sources. circulation system modifications. risks associated with seismic and soil contamination hazards). and definition of the cumulative set ting (e.g .. geographic extent) and impact analysis. This section will also describe how direct and indirect environmental impacts are addressed associated with implementation of the General Plan Update and the multiple actions that may occur associated with its implementation (e.g. adoption of infrastructure master plans. update of CIPs. revisions to the Zoning Code. annexation requests. public service improvements). Population. housing units. and non-residential uses. including employ ment will be projected for the City und_er buildout conditions. The Draft EIR will analyze impacts associated with buildout conditions. This section will describe the basis of and approach to the impact analysis in the Draft EIR The EIR will evaluate each of the following environmental issues in detail, Aesthetics and Visual Aesources • Land Use and Planning Agricultural and Forest Aesources • Mineral and Energy Aesources Air Quality • Noise Biological Aesources Population. Housing, and Employ· ment • Cultural Resources Public Services Geology. Soils, and Seismicity Aecreation, Parks. and Open Space Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Transportation and Circulation • Hazards and Hazardous Materials • Utilities and Service Systems • Hydrology and Water Quality • For each issue area. the following key components will be discussed in detail, Existing Setting - This component will describe the existing affected environment as it pertains to each issue area. This section will be based on the information provided in the Existing Conditions Report (pre pared in Phase 1). De ~o,·o Plannin~ Group 106 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 100 ~· ".. _,--- .,, City of La Verne Gcncr;;i.l Plan Update- and EIR Proposal Ji,--~. ,,._. Cf Regulatory Framework - This component will review federal. state. and local regulations and/or plans that apply to the specific issue area being discussed. Impacts and Mitigation Measures - Adverse environmental impacts resulting from implementation of the General Plan Update will be identified. analyzed. and a determination will be made as to the signifi· cance of the impact. Any feasible mitigation measures and/or proposed General Plan policies that would reduce or eliminate potentially signifi cant impacts will be identified. De NOIIO will work closely with City staff on crafting mitigation measure language and timing that is appropriate for inclusion in the General Plan Update and is suitable for use in the typical development review process. Chapter4 Cumulative linpacts De Novo will assess the Impacts of General Plan implementation in com·'· bination with other known. approved or reasonably foreseeable devel opment activity in the region. This analysis will be performed consistent with State CEQA Guidelines and be based on a list of known projects in the region as well as development forecasts contained in the City. as well as consideration of General Plan updates in the region. A table summa rizing projected regional growth will be provided. A clear cumulative setting for each environmental topic will be described in the Draft EIR The cumulative analysis will address each topic covered in the environ mental analysis (e.g .. water supply, traffic. biological resources. etc.) and will identify appropriate mitigation measures for any significant Impacts identified. The potential for the General Plan Update to induce growth. either through designation of land for growth. extension of services and infrastructure. or other project characteristics that may encourage and facilitate growth in the area. will be evaluated. Chapter S other CEQA Requlniments The chapter will address other topics required by CEQA including significant irreversible environmental effects. a summary of significant and unavoidable impacts of the project. identification of environmental areas that would have no or less than significant impact, and an evalu ation of the project related to each of the mandatory findings of signifi cance identified at Section 15065 of the CEQA Guidelines. Chapter& Altamatlws Analysis De Novo will coordinate with City staff in the development of up to three alternatives to the proposed project. including the CEQA-required No Project Alternative. The alternatives analysis in the Draft EIR will focus on DC" :"tluvo Plaunin~ Ciroup 107 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 101 City uf La Ventc General Plan L:pdate ..ind EIR Proposal alternatives that avoid or minimize environmental effects as compared to the proposed General Plan Update. These alternatives will be described qualitatively and quantitatively, and contrasted with the proposed proj ect in terms of the extent that the alternatives can achieve project ob jectives or reduce adverse Impacts. It is anticipated that the alternatives analysis will be closely coordinated with General Plan Update planning wori< and will address issues of concern identified by the community. This analysis will be presented in a separate chapter of the EIR and will include a comparative matrix of the alternatives to the proposed project based on the significant environmental effects identified in the Draft EIR. Based on this analysis. the environmentally superior alterna tive will be identified as required by CEQA. Chapter7 Report Preparers and References This chapter would identify all persons assisting in the preparation of the EIR as well as referenced agencies and materials. Draft Environmental Impact Report Publication Upon receiving comments on the Administrative Draft EIR. the De Novo team will make the edits and generate a "Screencheck Draft EIR" for City review before Draft EIR production and public review. Any final City edits will be incorporated into the Draft EIR. De Novo will attend and participate in one public meeting on the Draft EIR. which will include preparation of a presentation on the content of the Draft EIR. including the major findings. and an overview of the CEQA process. In order to keep Draft EIR copy costs down. De Novo may have the technical appendices placed on a CD that will be included in a sleeve in the back of the Draft EIR. or placed online on the General Plan web site. De Novo will also place the Draft EIR on the General Plan Update website and be responsible for printing and distribution of the Draft EIR to the State Clearinghouse. We will prepare a Notice of Availability for the Draft EIR: it "is anticipated that the City will have one round of review of the draft notice. As described under the General Plan Update Scope of Work above. De Novo will attend public workshops and hearings to receive comments on the Draft General Plan and EIR. De Novo will provide City staff with support in preparation for these meetings. including preparation of draft staff reports and powerpoint presentations. We will attend meet· ings prepared to present the Draft General Plan and Draft EIR. and to answer questions regarding the scope and content of the documents. Deliverables: • Screencheck Draft EIR (10 copies). Draft EIR (10 copies). Notice of Availability De ;'lovo Plannintl Gruup 108 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 102 City of La Vern(' General Plan Update and EIR Proposal Task 5.3 Final Environmental Impact Report Final EIR and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program At the conclusion of the Draft EIR public review period. the De No'IO team will respond to all written comments received by the City, as well as oral comments received during public hearings. Upon completion. copies of the Administrative Final EIR will be forwarded to the City for review. The Final EIR document. which will be a separately bound. will include the comment letters. respon.ses. and revisions to the Draft (text to be revised will be shown as an excerpt demarcated with underline for new text and strikethrough for deleted text). V,,ith respect to the Final EIR and Response to Comments. the De No'IO team anticipates 40 comment letters of normal detail (two to three pages in length). based upon our prior experience with projects of sim ilar scope. Excess comments and/or complex comments that require additional technical analysis will be considered outside of this scope of work and cost estimate. We also assume one round of City review of the Administrative Final EIR and one round of City review of the Screencheck Final EIR prior to public release. The Final EIR will include a comprehensive Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) pursuant to Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code. De Novo will draft the MMRP using the information contained within the environmental analysis. including the specific mitigation measures. and how the mitigation measures will be incor porated into the General Plan Update. It is intended that each mitiga tion measure will be incorporated into the General Plan as a policy or implementation program. and that there will not be separate measures to monitor and enforce following adoption of the General Plan. As described under Task 4.5. the General Plan will include an implemen tation program that identifies how each implementation measure will be implemented. including the City department responsible for imple mentation. the funding source(s). and timing of implementation. CEQA Findings of Fac:t/Stawment of Overriding Considerations CEQA Findings of Fact/Statement of Overriding Considerations (Find ings) will be prepared that identify each potentially significant and significant impact. describe mitigation for the impact and the resultant level of significance after mitigation. The Findings will identify each alternative and. if the alternative was not selected as the proposed project. identify why the alternative was not feasible and considerations for not selecting the alternative. For each significant and unavoidable impact. the Findings will identify economic. legal. social. technical. or De ~uvn Jllannin,! (;ruup 109 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 103 City or I.a Verne General Plan Update and EIR l>roposal other defensible reasons why the project should be approved in light of the significant effects of the project. Deliverables: • Draft Mitigation and Monitoring Program (10 copies). Mitigation and Monitoring Program for Public Review (10 copies). Draft Findings of Fact and Statement of OVerriding Considerations (10 copies~ Findings of Fact and Statement of OVerriding Consider ations for Public Review (10 copies). Ail Responses to Comments (10 copies). Final EIR (15 copies) PIIASE6 MEETINGS. HEARINGS, AND MANAGEMENT De Novo will serve as the Prime Consultant and manage all regular communication with the City of La Verne Planning Division. presenta tions to the Planning Commission and City Council. and overall project management and adherence to the project schedule. Task6.1 Study Sessions and Public Hearings Throughout the process, it will be necessary to provide information and received feedback from the Planning Commission and City Council on a number of topics. including the Opportunities and Challenges. Report. Vision Plan, and preferred plan. To discuss these topics. we recommend hosting study sessions with each body during their regu larly scheduled meeting: at these sessions. the Planning Commission and Council would not make any formal decisions. rather. they would provide overall confirmation of the process and express any concerns or issues that should be addressed. Our budget and schedule anticipate six study sessions with Planning Commission and/or Council during the process. At the conclusion of the project. it will also be necessary to present the Updated General Plan and EIR to the Planning Commis sion and Council for their review and approval during a public hearing. Based on similar projects. we expect to hold two public hearings with Planning Commission and two with Council. Our team's subconsultants can be available to attend study sessions and public hearings as need ed: for the purposes of this budget, Kittelson and EPS have assumed they will each attend two public hearings. Deliverables: • Facilitation of six study sessions with Planning Commission and/ or Council. facilitation of up to four public hearings (attendance by Kittelson and EPS at two public hearings) De '.",;ovo Planning Group 110 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 104 City or La \'ernc General Plan Update and EIR Proposal 47 Task6.2 Meetings with City Slaff De Novo will facilitate monthly in-person meetings with City staff to ensure that the project is on time. on budget. and that any issues are quickly resolved. These meetings are in addition to the community open houses. interviews._and other outreach programs identified in Phase 2. Deliverables: > Monthly in-person meetings with City Staff (28-month schedule) Task6.3 Project Administration As described previously in this proposal. our strategy includes two ded icated project managers who will be hands-on for the development of the General Plan and EIR. Our management team will attend all of the workshops and meetings. and will also author the Existing Conditions Report. Land Use Alternatives Report. General Plan. and EIR docu ments. Our internal administration procedures include: regular check ins with subconsultant teams. internal weekly conference calls with the management team from De Novo and each subconsultant (as relevant to the timing of the task of each subconsultant), weekly updates to the task list. including internal deliverables necessary to meet our deliver ables to the City. and establishment of a secure online file sharing site to assure that all background documents, technical reports. updated schedules. and approach memos are readily available to each team member. We wilklosely coordinate with the City through each part of the process. Steps we take to assure timely performance include: weekly project calls with the City. monthly status reports. and a project task list that we update each month with the status of each task and deliver able. including subconsultant deliverables. This approach ensures open lines of communication. transparency in our work effort. and account ability. We are committed to completing this project on schedule and within budget and will take all appropriate steps to ensure that the project is managed effectively. The De Novo project managers will be available for regular meetings with City staff. either at City Hall or via conference call. to discuss the project and address the tasks that are currently underway. Del Ive rabies: • Ongoing project administration lead by the Project Manager and Co-Project Manager (28-month schedule) De ~ovo Plannin:? Group 111 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 105 •··48· City or La \'Crne General Plan Update anti EIR Proposal TIMELINE . - . -__ _;,~ -:·- +;qur team is commil:teci to com~ting the ,. :, teneial Plan Update and EIR ir{t!'nie to~bringi . Jhese<:toc:umi?nti before the a,Councll - -,--- ~- - • • c... ·"';; ~thiff:za rr)Ontfis (assuming a n6i:ice i,,pro- ;~~ttzrt;:~6:::i~;fr:t~-. -· · tlie onih;ft)jf&;,fng page/while1ggr~ive. · ·· .:;; re;~d based cm our recent:~xReriend! . TCOmpieti,i.; \:omp~rable project,rwe antic:i- ·.· .. ~ate thafthe City "!'iJI c;ompl~/~ of all administrativedraftC(loc;u,t,entsWithin two weeks and ali scr~Ehec:k dra{t'clocuments --~ · within one ~ek. c:itx'staff review of draft - staff reports. powerpoJnt !>f'!SE!litilt[ons. meet ·. irig a~endas and ma!erials. etc. is anticipated . te> occur'wtthin two to four working days. :,.:\.Jn(eSS the material£ are e~ceptJohally lengthy, C. < this commitment i.vill help _ensure that the i~ . :· ·. _, . _-· . . ,- ... .Process moves forward on scheclule and that ?the momen~m of the projectc:ontinues4n- . ./'111terrupted from start to fi11ish. I><.' :' 112 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 106 La Verne General Plan Update and EIR TIMELINE ..... 17 11 11 - '"' .. 2.1: Plillc ~ Plln •k2.2:'t'lllalq~ --,------+ .. 2.3: ~ Ccudtnd ~CCWINIIIDn TIU U: GINrll Plln Mwlllry C...-.. 11112.!:~ .. 2.1: Ollnl Pr-. PttMe, I:..,.. ... Al.l!llfAlMI r•1tl.Mld_~~~ ... TIA4.1: a..llF'9 a..------... 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'$'.i!7,1Ba}{ '}:'i:?"?:;,; Task 1.1 Kick-off Meeting and Tour $3.680 Task 1.2 Due Diligence and Base Mapping $26.690 Task 1.3 Existing Conditions Report $96,708 Task 1.4 Market Analysis $29.130 Task 1.5 Opportunities and Challenges Report $11,580 ; ir!haaii.' i C~blic ~patio,, ~"'!;IFllffl · - ·· ' .. -~-,. . - $1%4~- Task 2.1 Public Participation Plan $7.340 Task 2.2 Visioning Workshops $16.280 Task 2.3 City Council and Stakeholder Consultation $14,330 Task2.4 General Plan Advisory Committee $34,900 Task 2.5 Briefings $14,880 Task 2.6 Community Open Houses $11.480 Task 2.7 Online Presence $19,580 Task2.8 Vision Plan Document $5.550 .,l>h;. 3: - ---- ' . $79,790 Task 3.1 Land Use Alternatives Report $71,060 Task 3.2 Pref,med La'"!d Use Plan Development and An_alysis $8.730 Phase 4 ·. 0enera1 Plan $130,640 · ' Task 4.1 General Plan Outline and Format $7.000 Task 4.2 Administrative Draft General Plan $68.980 Task 4.3 Public Hearing Draft General Plan $18.300 Task 4.4 Final General Plan $20.000 Task 4.5 Implementation Plan $16.360 Phases Environmental Clearance $138.088 Task 5.1 EIR Kickoff and Notice of Preparation/Initial Study $6.290 Task 5.2 Draft Environmental Impact Aeport $99,538 Task 5.3 Final Environmental Impact Report $32.260 PhllSe 6 Meetings, Hearings. ~ hfiiniigeffl!lnt . $57,110 Task 6.1 Study Sessions and Public Hearings $31,310 Task 6.2 Meetings with City Staff $13.400 Task 6.3 Project Administration $12.400 Total Cost $697,756 De \'o\'o Pl:.innin:! Group 115 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 109 City or La Verne General Plan l:pdatc and EIR Proposal PROJECT TEAM CITY OF LA VERNE Com111ur11ty Developn°em Depar :merit · De Novo Planning Group _ Prime Consultant Amanda Tropiano Ben Ritchie Project Manager I Principal Planner Co-Project Manager I Principal Steve McMurtry IBethThompson I. Principal Principal a - SubconsultantTeam - Tim Emey,AICP. P'TP, CTP. Jason Moody, I. Principal Managing Pmcipal Damian Stefanakis, Andrew Kaplan. IPrincipal Planner Vice President Sherri Gust, M.S., RPA. IJim Brennan, INCE. I. Principal Investigator President Desiree Martinez, MA, ILuke Saxelby. INCE BO. CERT.• IPrincipal Investigator Vice President De Xovn Plannin~.(;roup 116 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 110 This page left intentionally blank 117 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 111 Agenda Report CITY OF LA VERNE Community Development Department DATE: October 5, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Eric Scherer, AICP, Community Development Director~ SUBJECT: Resolution No. 20-77 -Adoption of a resolution approving participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program AGENDA SUMMARY The Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program provides funding to participating cities for the implementation of certain eligible housing activities. The City of La Verne has been allocated $91 ,588 in PLHA funds. The City intends to allocate its PLHA funds to the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT), which is one of several eligible housing activities the funds can be utilized for. The City is required to provide formal notice describing the eligible activity to be implemented with PLHA funds along with a resolution indicating City Council approval. Staff has prepared a resolution for this purpose. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 20-77 approving the City's participation in the Los Angeles Urban County PLHA Program with the intent to allocate the City's PLHA funds to the SGVRHT, and authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract for funding for this program from the County of Los Angeles. BACKGROUND In 2017, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), known as the Building Homes and Jobs Act, which established a $75 recording fee on real estate documents to increase the supply of affordable housing. The Act establishes the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program administered by the Californ ia Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The PLHA program provides a permanent source of funding to cities and counties to help meet the unmet need for affordable housing and increase the supply of affordable housing units. PLHA program funding is awarded as formula grants to entitlement and non-entitlement jurisdictions based on the formula prescribed under federal law for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Each entitlement jurisdiction is required to submit an application to HCD indicating how it intends to allocate its PLHA program funds over five years. Eligible activities for the PLHA funding include the development of affordable rental housing, assisting persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness, efforts to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed or vacant 118 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 112 Permanent Local Housing Allocation October 5, 2020 Page2 homes and apartments, or matching portions of funds placed into local or regional housing trust funds. The City partners with the County of Los Angeles to administer its CDBG funding. As such, PLHA funding for the City has also been allocated to the County of Los Angeles. The City has been allocated $91 ,588 in PLHA funds. In June 2020, the City received a letter from the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) indicating that the County was allocating PLHA funding to a Countywide Eviction Defense Program (EDP) to provide legal defense and eviction prevention resources for all eligible residents at-risk of homelessness. The letter also indicated that the City could utilize the PLHA grant funds for another eligible program or project by providing formal notice and a City Council resolution expressing interest in allocating funding to an alternative program. If the City does not provide a formal notice and a City Council resolution opting to utilize the funds to implement other eligible housing activities, then the City's PLHA funds will be automatically directed toward the Countywide EDP. The notice identifying the proposed eligible activity and the approved City Council resolution need to be transmitted to LACDA by October 15, 2020. DISCUSSION One eligible activity is for the City to allocate its PLHA funds to Local or Regional Housing Trust Funds. The San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT) was established in February 2020 to fund and finance the planning and construction of homeless housing and extremely low, very low, and low-income housing in the San Gabriel Valley. The City joined the SGVRHT in February 2020 and to date, the following nineteen (19) cities have also joined the SGVRHT: Alhambra, Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Covina, Diamond Bar, Duarte, El Monte, Glendora, Irwindale, La Canada Flintridge, Monrovia, Montebello, Pomona, San Gabriel, South El Monte, South Pasadena, Temple City, and West Covina. In June 2020, the City received a letter from the SGVRHT asking cities to allocate all or a portion of their PLHA funds to the SGVRHT. These funds could be used to leverage funds for the State's Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF} grant program, through which the SGVRHT could apply for up to $5 million in matching funds to support homeless housing and affordable housing projects in the San Gabriel Valley. The deadline for the first LHTF funding round was in early August 2020. The SGVRHT submitted an application in August 2020 requesting $1 .2 million - to match its existing $1 .2 million - for the first round of LHTF funding. The application included three (3) projects that would provide 125 units of homeless housing and affordable housing to the San Gabriel Valley. HCD has announced that the next LHTF funding round is anticipated in the spring of 2021 . If the City were to allocate funds to the SGVRHT, the SGVRHT could leverage these funds for its next LHTF application in the spring of 2021 . If successful in its application, the grant would provide a 100% match for the leveraged funds. The SGVRHT can apply for up to $5 million, depending on the amount of match funds that it has available. All funding would be used to support the planning and construction of homeless housing and affordable housing projects in the San Gabriel Valley. To date, five (5) other cities in the SGVRHT have either taken action or have indicated that they intend to take action to allocate their PLHA funding to the SGVRHT. SGVRHT staff also continues to reach out to member agencies and encourage them to allocate PLHA funds to the SGVRHT. 119 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 113 Permanent Local Housing Allocation October 5, 2020 Page 3 In early 2021 , the County will execute agreements with each city establishing the transfer of funds. At that time, the City would also execute an Agreement with the SGVRHT to allocate the $91 ,588 in PLHA funds to the SGVRHT and ensure the appropriate usage of funds. The Agreement with the SGVRHT to allocate the City's PLHA funds to the SGVRHT, would be required to come before the City Council for approval. Given the limited information currently available on how precisely the Countywide EDP program would be implemented, particularly within the County's incorporated cities, staff believes that allocating the City's PLHA funds to the SGVRHT is the most beneficial and effective use of these funds for La Verne. Respectfully submitted by: Maia Mccurley, Associate Planner Attachments: A. Resolution No. 20-77 B. LACDA Notice of Proposed Activity for the State PLHA Program C. PLHA List of Eligible Activities D. PLHA 2020 Allocation 120 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting ATTACHMENTPage No. 114 A RESOLUTION NO. 20-77 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM BY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE, TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES WHEREAS, the City of La Verne desires to participate in the Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program for the period beginning January 2021; and WHEREAS, the City authorizes the execution of a contract with the County of Los Angeles in order to receive said PLHA funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows: Section 1. The City Council approves utilizing PLHA funds as matching funds to be placed into the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT). Section 2. The City Council authorizes the Mayor, or his/her designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for participation in the Los Angeles Urban County PLHA Program on behalf of the City of La Verne. Section 3. That the Mayor shall sign and the Assistant City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and thereupon the same shall take effect and be in force. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of October, 2020. Tim Hepburn, Mayor ATTEST: Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 20-77 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 5th day of October, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk 121 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 115 .-==~======~--~=-~---ATTACHMENT B PROPOSED ACTIVITY OR ACTIVITIES FOR THE STATE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM City Name C rrY 'OF' t,,\ VE-ti.NE, Name and Description of the Eligible Activity or Activities the City would like to Implement Using PLHA funds: nO\l'l~f? NA,c,/tlrJIA f11NDs 10 ae, />1,M,r-D 1t1ro THE- s.tN 1:tABe1t.L VAI..J£f Re.6tloNAk ttovs IN tr ,p.VsT FVND ( ~ ~R.l+T) Budget (s) Proposed for Activity or Activities: Pertinent Facts and Information about the Priority Need for this Activity or Activities in your City: ]ft£ CfTY pf ~A- V'~,Zl-iE, IS A M~Mk£:ila OF- ,ttE, -SAN ltAB/WSi, VAU~'/ RB/ir101-1A1... H0Vs11'1!.f" T\!Vs,; W1t1c,tt- rvrir;,s Irr-JD FJNi AN]) uw· f1'\iOM£- ttr/1/Slf.l/n ltJ TltE, t>MI qA-BP.I~ VA-aj. 1tt£ 5t,-V~H-T Submitted to LACDA By: MAIA Ml!,V P.~'6 Y Date: i) q / 'J.4 / :Zo UJ r I Title: AGSOC./ATB, pt,Af'l/{i',g_ 122 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting ATIACHMENTCPage No. 116 ATTACHMENT A PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) LIST OF ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES Eligible activities for the formula allocations are: 1. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-, or moderate-income households, including necessary operating subsidies. 2. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), that meets the needs of a growing workforce earning up to 120-percent of AMI, or 150- percent of AMI in high-cost areas. AD Us shall be available for occupancy for a term of no less than 30 days. 3. Matching portions offunds placed into Local or Regional Housing Trust Funds. 4. Matching portions offunds available through the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund pursuant to subdivision (d) ofHSC Section 34176. 5. Capitalized Reserves for Services connected to the preservation and creation of new permanent supportive housing. 6. Assisting persons who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including, but not limited to, providing rapid rehousing, rental assistance, supportive/case management services that allow people to obtain and retain housing, operating and capital costs for navigation centers and emergency shelters, and the new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of permanent and transitional housing. A. This activity may include sub-awards to administrative entities as defined in HSC Section 50490(a)(l-3) that were awarded the CESH program or HEAP funds for rental assistance to continue assistance to these households. B. Applicants must provide rapid rehousing, rental assistance, navigation centers, emergency shelter, and transitional housing activities in a manner consistent with the Housing First practices described in 25 CCR, Section 8409, subdivision (b)(l)-(6) and in compliance with WlC Section 8225(b)(8). An applicant allocated funds for the new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of permanent supportive housing shall incorporate the core components of Housing First, as provided in WIC Section 8255, subdivision (b). 7. Accessibility modifications in lower-income owner-occupied housing. 8. Efforts to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed or vacant homes and apartments. 9. Homeownership opportunities, including, but not limited to, down payment assistance. 10. Fiscal incentives made by a county to a city within the county to incentivize approval of one or more affordable housing projects, or matching funds invested by a county in an affordable housing development project in a city within the county, provided that the city has made an equal or greater investment in the project. The county fiscal incentives shall be in the form of a grant or low-interest loan to an affordable housing project. Matching funds investments by both the county and the city also shall be a grant or low-interest deferred loan to the affordable housing project. 123 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting ATTACHMENTPage No. 117 D ATTACHMENT B Pennanent Local Housing Allocation 2020 Total Urban County EnUUemenl $11,025,126 Less Administration (5%) ss51 2ss -~--- Total 2020.2_~2_1 to be Allocated $10,47_3,870 ..., 1,- Qi-- ~ -;;;..m- -4&-- -~ AGOURA HILLS 20,697 1194 65 0.0043411193 $45,511 ARCADIA 57,5&4 5486 735 0.017424818 $182,505 AVALON 3.777 539 313 0.002380354 524,932 AZUSA 48,033 7569 1.758 0.023293918 $243,977 BELL 35,998 2,394 0.027934162 $292,586 BELL GARDENS 42,842 11935"" 3,556 0.036982885 $376,671 BEVERLY HILLS 34.663 3100 317 0.009723729 5101,845 CALABASAS 24,075 1897 62 0.005716489 S60.596 CLAREMONT 35,762 2591 300 0.009000859 $94,274 COMMERCE 13,017 2052 724 0.007213"3" $75,553 COVINA 48.567 5245 1.042 0.0171833"19 $179.976 CUDAHY 24,138 7527 1.922 0.021198893 $222.034 CULVER CITY 39,469 3491 803 0.012611399 $132,163 DIAMOND BAR 56,471 3919 322 0.013398981 $140,316 DUARTE 21.769 3313 535 0.00'425774 $96,724 EL SEGUNOO 16,929 1224 208 0.00449'691 547,098 HAWAIIAN GARDENS 14,475 4426 aoo 0.011318428 5116,546 HIDDEN HILLS 1,557 76 2 0.000295148 53,091 HERMOSA BEACH 19,747 783 79 0.003110287 $36,337 IRWINDALE 1,426 178 31 0.000542803 $5.665 LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE 20526 518 129 0.003520497 $36,673 LA HABRA HEIGHTS 5,425 186 39 0.001023701 $10.722 LA MIRADA 49,162 3453 1.257 0.015277139 $160,011 LA PUENTE 40.496 5853 1.911 0.0203853n $213.514 LA VERNE 31,920 2576 352 0.008744464 $91,586 LAWNDALE 33,231 5915 1.639 0.018193836 $195.797 LOMITA 20.622 3009 479 0.008629249 $90,362 MALIBU 12,656 1339 95 0.003815106 $39,959 MANHA TIAN BEACH 35,603 1416 90 0.008415414 $67,194 MAYWOOD 27,739 6284 2.405 0.024512447 $256.740 MONROVIA 37,164 3738 ,as 0.012315745 $128,994 RANCHO PALOS VERDES 42,464 17'9 277 0.008437302 588,371 ROLLING HILLS ESTS 444 43 0.001738249 $18,206 SAN DIMAS 34,073'"' 2283 223 0.008062317 $84,444 SAN FERNANOO 24.296 4563 947 0.013120635 $137,424 SAN GABRIEL 40,198 5492 1.402 0.017148713 $167,992 SAN MARINO 13.353 740 108 0.002996815 531,388 SANTA FE SPRINGS 17,162 2153 660 0.007591641 $79,514 SIERRA MADRE 11,064 636 62 0.002420530 $25,352 SIGNAL HILL 11,332 2041 515 0.006251968 $65.482 SOUTH EL MONTE 20,483 4200 995 0.012318315 $129.020 SOUTH PASADENA 25,999 2025 319 0.007127353 574.551 TEMPLE CITY 36,079 3414 745 0.011916778 $124.815 WALNUT 29.970 1999 223 0.007175079 575.151 WEST HOLLYWOOD 35,332 5408 311 0.013320883 $139.521 WESTLAKE VlLLAGE 6,471 512 16 0.001775713 $16,599 wi.-:,i~c'· .·.'.:e-:c.-,:.7:.o:-c-.-= :c_ccC~i-~---w-_sm Supervlsorial Districts (Unincorporated Area only) .. L 262483 52,187 13.007 0.156276184 $1,636,816 253210 64,961 12,653 0.17359354fi $1,618,196 LIL 21.410 1,826 60 o.ooun334 $56.321 LV 223783 6.599 0.08$071046 $901,581 0.096931351 • Superv18orilll District boundary upaated 11'1er 2011 ldopted rupportionme"' borO.Ors; Ille population numben are balled on 2011· 2015 ACS Dall All Participating Cities $5,058,130 All Supervlsorial Districts $5,417,739 County Administration ss51 256 TOTAL URBAN COUNTY DISTRIBUTION S11,Q2S, 126 124 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 118 This page left intentionally blank 125 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 119 Agenda Report CITY OF LA VERNE Public Works Department DATE: October 5, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Daniel W. Keesey, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Support Letter for Stormwater Project at Las Flores Park SUMMARY Staff is seeking the formal support of Council through signatures on a letter to the Safe Clean Water Program, Upper San Gabriel Valley Watershed Area Steering Committee. The letter expresses support for a stormwater compliance and water resources project at Las Flores Park to accompany the application for competitive funding. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Council approve Resolution No. 20-78, supporting the Las Flores Park Stormwater Project Application to the Safe Clean Water Regional Program and that Council sign the attached letter in support of the Las Flores Park project for Safe, Clean Water funding, BACKGROUND The MS4 permit is the State's implementation of the Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which was developed and is continuously adapted in response to the Clean Water Act. It is enforced by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, (Regional Board). The latest permit, adopted by the Regional Board on November 8, 2012 is very complex and includes provisions that place a significant burden on cities to regulate and mitigate potential pollutants in storm water. In response to the permit, the cities of Claremont, La Verne, Pomona and San Dimas cooperatively created the Watershed Management Plan (WMP) and the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plan (CIMP), which have acted as detailed descriptions of the activities and programs we need to complete to fulfill our obligations to reduce stormwater pollution. Included in these activities are large projects to capture and clean water. Over the last several months, the four city group, also known as the East San Gabriel Valley Watershed Management Group (ESGVWMG), Staniec (the group consultant) and the Six Basins Watermaster have worked together to identify the best locations for stormwater projects. This process evaluated sites based on several criteria and the Las Flores Park project rose to the top based on several factors. The capacity, area of capture, location in watershed, estimated cost versus benefit, publicly owned, within the Six Basins area (thus providing water supply benefits) and it's location at a premier park in La Verne, offering educational opportunities for the community and students. The proposed project will be located in the southeast portion of the park. 126 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 120 Therefore, this project has been selected to be developed further. To begin this process, the ESGVWMG will be applying for competitive funding through the Safe Clean Water Regional program. Council and community support for this project is imperative to continue moving it through the process. Respectfully Submitted, JeiJr~ Lisa O'Brien Senior Management Analyst 127 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 121 RESOLUTION NO. 20-78 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE LAS FLORES PARK STORMWATER PROJECT APPLICATION TO THE SAFE CLEAN WATER REGIONAL PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows: Section 1. That the City Council is signing a letter of support addressed to the Safe Clean Water Program, Upper San Gabriel Valley Watershed Area Steering Committee to support the Las Flores Park Project. The letter details why the La Verne City Council supports this project. Section 2. That the Mayor and the Assistant City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and thereupon the same shall take effect and be in force. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of October 2020. Tim Hepburn, Mayor ATTEST: Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 20-78 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 5th day of October, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk 128 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 122 CITY OF LA VERNE CITY HALL 3660 "D" Street, La Verne, California 91750-3599 www.cityoflaverne.org October 5, 2020 Dear Upper San Gabriel River Watershed Steering Committee: We appreciate this opportunity to share support for the Las Flores Park stormwater infiltration project, submitted for funding from the Safe Clean Water Program. As representatives of the people of La Verne we can express that our community is supportive of this project, and hopeful that your committee will include it in the stormwater investment plan for the year. Our community relies on a resilient water supply for our health and wellbeing, and as the basis of our economic activity. We also count on the environment as a source of our physical, mental, and social health, an environment that is sadly still too impacted by pollution in the air and water. We know that the proposed project will benefit both of these needs - it will contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment and will play a part in making our local water supply more reliable. As representatives of the people and stewards of our government resources, we are well aware of a responsibility to make sure that the stormwater which falls in our city is clean before it enters the storm drains, rivers and eventually the ocean. This is a goal we strive to achieve not just because the regulations we are under, but because we know that doing our part to overcome this shared challenge is the right thing to do. This proposed project seeks to achieve all of these goals - cleaner water and a cleaner environment, a more reliable local supply of water stored in the aquifer - and will help our city fulfill its responsibilities to its neighbors. Supporting this project is made all the easier because of the other benefits it will bring the community we represent. By installation of this project, we will make our community more beautiful and healthier. General Administration 909/596-8726 • Water Customer Service 909/596-8744 • Community Services 909/596-8700 Public Works 909/596-8741 • finance 909/596-8716 • Community Development 909/596-8706 • Building 909/596-8713 Police Department 909/596-1913 • fire129 Department 909/596-5991 • General fax 909/596-8737 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 123 Upper San Gabriel River Watershed Steering Committee October 5, 2020 Page 2. As representatives of the people of the community that will benefit from this project, let us again share our enthusiastic support for this effort moving forward with an allocation of resources from the watershed area steering committee in this year's stormwater investment plan. Feel free to contact Lisa O'Brien, City of La Verne Public Works, if you need further information or have questions we can address. Thank you for your diligent consideration. Sincerely, Tim Hepburn Robin Carder Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Muir Davis Rick Crosby Council Member Council Member Wendy Lau Council Member cc: Kevin Kim, Los Angeles County Public Works 130 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 124 This page left intentionally blank 131 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 125 Agenda Report CITY OF LA VERNE Community Development Department DATE: October 5, 2020 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Candice Bowcock, Principal Planner C}fo SUBJECT: 2109 White Avenue - Non-Historic Determination AGENDA SUMMARY The property at 2109 White Avenue is currently for sale for the purpose of redevelopment. In conjunction with the proposed development, the Community Development Department has received a request from the applicants, MW Investment Group, LLC, WF Construction, and the current owners, requesting the City Council determine that the home on the property be approved for demolition and the contents be offered for salvage. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending that the City Council determine the home located at 2109 White Avenue does not individually represent a significant historic building, worthy of historic preservation and that it can be approved to be salvaged and then demolished in conjunction with a future development proposal and accept the donation of $45,000 from the seller of the property. BACKGROUND: Representatives of MW Investment Group, LLC and WF Construction have been exploring various avenues to preserve the home at 2109 White Avenue. Exhausting the various options, the applicant and the seller are jointly requesting the City consider allowing the home to be demolished, so they may proceed with development that is consistent with the zoning of the Old Town La Verne Specific Plan. The property at 2109 White Avenue was built in 1912 on the south west corner of White Avenue and First Street. The home is 1,449 square feet with a detached garage and a detached studio. (Attachment A - Historic Resource Inventory) The property is located in the Old Town La Verne Specific Plan area and is zoned medium density residential (40 units per acre). About one year ago, the applicant, Mr. Moran, contacted staff regarding development of the properties located at 2109 White Avenue and 2467 First Street. After reviewing the zoning and the opportunities that the Old Town La Verne Specific Plan offers for these sites, (medium density housing) the applicant presented ideas that involved possibly retaining the home at 2109 White Avenue, while developing around it. After many attempts to incorporate the home into the plans, and financially into the project, it was ultimately deemed not feasible. 132 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 126 City Council Agenda Report 2109 White Avenue October 5, 2020 The applicant came back to staff with a different plan that did not include retaining the home. Staff explained that based on the notation in the Old Town La Verne Specific Plan stating "East Edge Single Family Residence (to remain)", and due to the age of the home (built in 1912), complete demolition of the home could not be supported (Attachment B - Old Town La Verne Specific Plan, Page 90). Staff met with the applicant multiple times and discussed options for relocating the home. The City expressed that if the house was to be relocated, it should stay in La Verne. This is when the applicant began exploring vacant properties where the home could be sited. Due to the size of the house and the limited properties that could accommodate it, the applicant came back to the City and asked if there was any public land available where the home could be placed for public purpose. The only location identified was at Las Flores Park. In seeking options for relocation, it was determined that due to several factors, it would be cost prohibitive with estimates ranging from $73,200 to $206,000. Factors noted included the home would need to be taken apart and almost entirely rebuilt, issues with low power lines, and street widths. In addition, the main historic defining feature of the home (the porch) would not be able to be relocated and additional cost would need to be included to bring the building up to date with current building and safety codes and ADA standards. Details are described in an e-mail from the applicant (Attachment C). These findings led the applicant to seek consideration for demolition. Prior to advancing such a request, staff requested that a third party consultant be engaged at their expense to prepare a historic evaluation of the structure. The applicant hired Sapphos Environmental, Inc. from Pasadena to prepare a Historical Assessment Report for the home at 2109 White Avenue to analyze the home's historical significance (Attachment D). In summary, the report concluded the home does not appear to be eligible for listing in the National Register, California Register, or for the designation as a Heritage Building. According to the report, the property is a low-style example of a Craftsman bungalow and does not convey an association with early residential development or the citrus industry in the City. Staff shared the findings with John S. Sorcinelli, AIA/RIBA, the City's contracted historical architectural professional and Sherry Best, the President of the La Verne Historical Society. John S. Sorcinelli, AIA/RIBA, the City's contracted historical architectural professional conducted a site inspection and provided a response to the review of the Historical Resources Assessment Report (Attachment F). The response stated that Mr. Sorcinelli recognizes the Craftsman style house and the other buildings on the site as historic, as they were constructed in 1912. He concluded that the report is comprehensive and complete, and its conclusions are rational and reasonable, and that individually, the house is not a significant historic building worthy of historic preservation. He explains in further detail that the house is currently proximate to buildings along White Avenue and along First Street that do not provide the context whereby the house could contribute to a contiguous historic district. He also explains that if the porch cannot be moved, then relocation should not be pursued, as the porch embodies the Craftsman features that give the house its Craftsman character. Sherry Best, the President of the La Verne Historical Society (LVHS), visited and inspected the site. After her inspection of the home and review of the Historical Assessment Report, Mrs. Best provided staff with a letter (Attachment E) stating that the LVHS is in agreement, that the building at 2109 White Avenue may be demolished, and that the home in not an important historic structure, nor was it inhabited by residents of early Lordsburg, who were associated 133 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 127 City Council Agenda Report 2109 White Avenue October 5, 2020 with the citrus industry. She is very interested (if the house can be demolished) in assisting with the salvaging of the materials and stresses the importance of first offering these materials to La Verne homes. Mrs. Best has shared that she is willing to provide a list of people that she is aware of looking for specific items for Craftsman homes in La Verne. The applicant has been in contact with Mrs. Best and has welcomed her knowledge and guidance through the process. If the City Council determines the home can be demolished, the applicant will offer a "local only" salvage noticing for home owners in La Verne to repurpose at no charge architecture elements from the house for their personal use on their homes. WF Construction has recently filed such notice in the City of Pomona for 4 homes. The applicant is requesting to salvage the home of any features that are of significance and is requesting permission to demolish the house after salvage. The current owners are also proposing to donate $45,000 to the City of La Verne for historic preservation purposes. Attachments: A. Historic Resource Inventory B. Old Town La Verne Specific Plan, Page 90 C. E-mail from Applicant (07/23/20) D. Historical Resources Assessment Report for 2109 White Avenue (07/09/20) E. Letter from LV Historical Society (08/14/20) F. Letter from John Sarcinelli (09/02/20) 134 State of California - The Raourc:N Al;ltlrtt:y Ser.October No. 5, 2020, City Council Meeting DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HASS_._. HAER_.__ NR __ SHL __Page No. Loe 128 __ UlM: A B HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY c ______D ------ IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name:------,-----,---..;.,..------ 2. Historic name=------3. Street or rurai address: __2_1_0_9_Wh_1_· t_e_A_v_e_·------ Ci,"'-__L_a_v_e_r_n_e ______Zip_9_1_7_s_o____ County Los Angeles 4. Parcel number: ___B_3_7_7_-_0_1_9-_0_2_B ______ 5. Present Owner: __..a'Th=o::ma=s;....;T;.;•;....;an=d;....aaMa=r_.taahaaa..;.;H.;,._Ma=:a.rs:;;.h;;;... ___ Address: 2109 White Ave. Citv __..;La:;;;._V.;;e::r.;;n;.::e;.... ______Zip 91750 Ownenhip is: Public ____ Private ___x'--- 8. Present Use: ___..;R_e;.;s;.::i;.d..ae;.::n;.;c;.;e;.... ______0riginal use: __.... R_e_s_1:;;.· d .... e;.n .... c"'e'------ DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural nyle: 7b. Briefly describe the p,_,t phy$ical de«:ription of the site or structure and describe 11,y major altarations from iu original condition: This one story house is topped by a broad, medium pitch front gable roof of composition shingles. Clapboard-sided walls flare gently over a foundation of concrete blocks molded to resemble rusticated stone. The gable pediments are faced with wood shingles and have large triangular vents in their peaks and rectangular vents with horizontal slats below. The gabled roof line is finished with a boxed cornice and exposed roof beam ends. The southeast corner of the house is recessed and sports a wrap-around veranda supported by seven battered wood columns on square piers of concrete blocks; three along the east side and four along the south. A front gable over the south end of the east facade is identical to the main gable, but has no triangular vent. The porch gable marks the front entrance, a door flanked by diamond-pane side lights. The rest of the facade to the east has three double-hung windows. The south facade also has an entrance flanked by four double-hung windows. A brick chimney rises through the center of the house. Attach Photo(sl Here 8. Construction date: . EstimalBd Factual 1912 9. Architect------ 10. Builder ______ 11. Approx. propany size (in faatl Frontage Depth ___ or approx. acreage ______ 12. Date(sl of enclosed photoi,1111111•1 1986 87 DPR 623 (Rn. 4n91 ATIACHMENTA 135 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 129 13. Condition: Excellent __Good __X_ Fair __ Deteriorated __ No longer in existence __ 14. Alterations: 15. Surrouncings: (Check more than one if necessarvl Open land __ Scattered buildings __ Densely built-up _X_ Residential _X_lndustrial __ Commercial __X_Other: 1B. Threats to site: None known ..!_Private development_·_ Zoning __ Vandalism Public Works project -- Other: ------ 17. Is the struc:ture: On iu original site? __X_ Moved? ___ Unknown? ---- 1a Relatedfeatures: set on a large lot with a separate garage on the northwest corner which opens onto a north side alley SIGNIFICANCE 1a .Briefly Slate historical and/or architectural imponance -(include dates, events, and penons associated with the site.I Locational sketch map (draw and label site and surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarksl: 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of impo, tauce.J ~~·™ Architecture Arts & Leisure ----- Economic/Industrial _Exploration/Settlement ---- Government Military ------Religion Social/Educ:atien ------I I I 21. Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews ,.,.1 and their datesl. ~· I 22. Dete form prepared ------ By (namel ------ Orp,ization------Address: ______Zip ____ CitY Phone:------ 136 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 130 FIGURE 11 .3A: ILLUSTRATION OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES - CONTEXT Medium Density Residential: First Street 0 White Avenue Facing North 0 East Edge Single Family Residence (to remain) )> • First Street Facing West 9 Uses along E Street (9 White Avenue Facing South C, South Railroad Edge =1 )> () I ~ m 8 North Edge Single Family Residences 8 North Edge Single Family Residences C, South Railroad Edge z 90 OLD TOWII U Y£JIIIE SPECIAC PUH ""'1 OJ 137 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 131 Ca ndice Bowcock From: Matt Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Candice/Bob, The project in question is 2109 S White Street located on the corner of 1st and White Street, La Verne. The Sellers have the property in escrow with my Company, MW Investment Group LLC (Buyer/Applicant). The Buyer's intentions in purchasing the property is to develop the property under the Old Town La Verne Specific Plan and municipal code guidelines. A site plan has been created and submitted to the City for initial comments from staff on the design. The Buyer is ready for a formal submittal for a 17-unit project with 15% of the units being affordable. With that said on, during the initial site review with planning, and to everyone's surprise, t he re was an abstract caption in the Old Town La Verne Specific Plan under the picture of the house reads "To Remain" (See page 90 item "F"). After discussion with the Planning Department and City Management, the option to attempt to relocate the house was a potential resolution. The City provided a new location where the house could be relocated and used as a public venue at Lincoln Park, La Verne. The Buyer was also asked to have a historical evaluation report created by a third-party Consultant. After further investigation, the cost to the relocate the house seems financially unachievable. The City would end up with an expense of $250,000+/- (as a budget) to transform the structure once moved into a public space and with today's codes and ADA requirements. In addition, the Historical evaluation came back that the structure as stated in the historical report and based on the CEQA guidelines has NO historic significance. (See attached) The Seller, after exhausting all option's to move the house, would like to offer the ability to salvage the architectural features of the house for the community to be used on other structures. This would allow for saving the noteworthy features to be seen throughout the City. The remaining structure would then be approved to demolish and recycling the structures based on City Standards. In summary, The Seller is willing to contribute $50,000 towards the relocation of the home, but the City would still end up with an expense of $250,000+/- (as a budget) to relocate the structure. The Applicant is requesting to sa lvage the home of any features that are of significant and is requesting permission to demolish the house after salvage. The owners are still willing to donate the $50,000 to the Historical Society. If approved the Applicant is ready to submit for a formal review of the project. 1 ATTACHMENT C 138 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting . Page No. 132 Thanks so much, Matt Waken 2 139 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 133 HISTORICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR 2109 N. WHITE AVENUE LA VERNE CALIFORNIA 9 I 750 PREPARED FOR : MR. MATTW~ 27702 CROWN VAU.E'( PARKWAY, D4- I 97 LADERA RANCH, CA 92694 PREPARED BY: 5APPHOS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. 430 NORTH HAl..STEAD STREET PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 9 I I 07 .JULY 9 , 2020 ATTACHMENT D 140 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 134 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTIONS PAGE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 1 2 PROJECT SUMMARY ...... 2 3 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ...... 3 4 SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS EVALUATIONS/DESIGNATIONS ...... 4 5 HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION OF THE SURROUNDING AREA ...... 5 6 PROPERTY HISTORY ...... 6 7 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ...... 25 8 HISTORIC CONTEXT ...... 29 9 EVALUATION OF ELIGIBILITY ...... 30 10 CONCLUSIONS ...... 33 11 REFERENCES ...... 34 TABLES PAGE Ownership History, 2109 N. White Avenue ...... 24 FIGURES PAGE 1 View facing Northeast of Setting, White Avenue ...... 6 2 View facing Southeast of Setting, White Avenue ...... 7 3 Sketch Map, 2109 N. White Avenue ...... 8 4 Project Location Map, 2109 N. White Avenue ...... 9 5 View of Primary Fac;ade (v iew southwest), 2109 N. White Avenue ...... 10 6 Primary Fac;ade {view northwest), 2109 N. White Avenue ...... 11 7A Entrance Detail (view northwest), 2109 N. White Avenue ...... 11 78 Entrance Detail {view northwest), 2109 N. White Avenue ...... 12 8 Southwest Fac;ade {view northwest), 2109 N . White Avenue ...... 12 9 Northwest Fac;ade {view southeast), 2109 N. White Avenue ...... 13 10 Northeast Fac;ade (view southeast), 2109 N. White Avenue ...... 14 11 Entry/Dining Room, 2109 N. WhiteAvenue ...... 15 12 Entry/Dining Room Built-In Buffet, 2109 N. W hite Avenue ...... 15 13 Primary Entrance, 2109 N. White Avenue ...... 16 14 Interior of Window with Original Hardware and Glass, 2109 N . White Avenue .... 16 15 Living Room, 2109 N. White Avenue ...... 17 16 Central Hallway, 2109 N. WhiteAvenue ...... 17 17 Bathroom, 2109 N. White Avenue ...... 18 2109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001\Documents\2109 White Avenue_HRAR.docx Page i 141 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 135 18A Kitchen, 2109 N . White Avenue ...... 18 18B Kitchen, 2109 N. WhiteAvenue ...... 19 19 Butler's Pantry, 2109 N. White Avenue ...... 19 20 Porch, 2109 N. White Avenue ...... 20 21 Porch Bathroom, 2109 N. White Avenue ...... 20 22 Detached Studio (view southeast), 2109 N. White Avenue ...... 21 23 Detached Garage, view southwest, 2109 N. White Avenue ...... 22 24 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map (February 1925-1929, Sheet 8) ...... 23 ATTACHMENTS A Resume of Key Personnel B DPR 523 Seri es Forms 2109N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Project.s\2536\2536-001\Document.s\2109 White Avenue_ HRAR.docx Page ii 142 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 136 SECTION 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report presents the resu lts of a Historica l Resources Assessment Report for the building located 2109 N. White Avenue (APN 8377-019-028), City of La Verne (City), Los Angeles County, California. The purpose of this report is to determine if the buildings, individually or collectively, constitute a hi stori cal resource pursuant to Section 15064.S(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Thi s determination will be used by the City to determine the appropriate level of environmental review for consideration of the requested demolition of the existing buildings. Sapphos Environmental, Inc. architectural historians (Ms. Kasey Conley and Ms. Carrie Chasteen) were retained to serve as the principal investigators to complete the Historical Resource Assessment Report. Ms. Conley and Ms. Chasteen meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Q ualification Standards in the fields of History and Architectural History. The property is located on a residential street in the City with one 1,449-square-foot building, a detached garage, and detached studio located at 2109 N. White Avenue. In 2018, an Existing Conditions Report w as completed for the City of La Vern e General Plan Update.1 In the Cultural and Paleontological Assessment Report appended to th e update, the subject property was identified as a previously recorded resource with a California Historical Resources Status Code (status code) of 6Y, or " Determined ineligible for NR by consensus through Section 106 process - Not evaluated for CR or Local Li sting." The subject property was also identified in 2013 as a "histori c structure" as part of the Old Town La Verne Specific Plan without specific information for the property.2 A State of California Historic Resources Inventory form is also on file with the City from 1986/1987 with no status code for the property given. The subject property has not been otherwise evaluated for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (National Regi ster), California Register of Historical Resources (Ca lifornia Register), or for designation as a City Heritage Building (Heritage Building). After careful research and evaluation, Sapphos Environmental, Inc. (M s. Kasey Conley; Attachment A, Resume of Key Personnel) concluded that the bu ildings do not appear to be individually eligible for listing in the National Register, the California Regi ster, or as a Heritage Bu ilding; and would not contribute to a potential hi storic district. The buildings do not embody the distinctive characteristi c of a type, period, or method of construction as an example of Craftsman arch itecture and is a low style example of the type. The subject property also does not convey significance for earl y residential development lacking an association with the 1887 Lordsburg Townsite Plan, residential growth 1 between 1910-1919, or the prominent citrus industry in the City during the early 20 h century. Therefore, the su bject property does not meet the criteria to be considered a historical resource pursuant to Section 15064.S(a) of the CEQA Guidelines. Cogstone. 20 18. #Cultural and Paleontological Resources Assessment for the City of La Verne General Plan Update.• Available at: https://staticl .squarespace.com/statid59766cd7d 1758efea63f3349/t/5b285129562fa787236858ae/1529368946478 / _ B +Cultural + Report.pdf City of La Verne. Adopted March 2013. #O ld Town La Verne Specific Plan.· Avai lable at: https://staticl .squarespace.com/statid59766cd 7d 1 758efea63f3349/t/599dae494c0dbf2d4b4f62b0/1503 506021307/ OldTown LaVerneSpecificPlan _Part+ 1_ Chapters 1-6.pdf 2109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-00 I \Documents\2109 White Avenue_HRAR .docx Page I 143 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 137 SECTION 2 PROJECT SUMMARY 2.1 BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project would demolish the existing buildings and replace them with a new multi-family residential building. 2.2 PROJECT LOCATION AND CURRENT SETTING The subject property consists of one parcel located at 2109 N. White Avenue (APN 8377-01 9-028), in the City of La Verne (City), Los Angeles County, Californ ia. The property is located on a residential street w ith mixed single-family, multi-family, and commercial development. 2109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmenta l, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001\Documents\2 109 White Avenue_ HRAR.docx Page 2 144 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 138 SECTION 3 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY The assessment methodology consisted of research and field assessment of the structures and buildings. RESEA RCH CONDUCTED 1. Obtained and reviewed the building permits for the parcel from the City Community Development Department. Dates of construction and subsequent alterations were determined by the building permit record, as well as additional resources, such as the field inspection, Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, and historic aerial photograph s. 2. Researched the project site and surrounding area at local libraries and archives to establish the general history and context of the project site, including a review of the Historic Property Data Inventory for Los Angeles County, newspapers, City directories, books, and articles. 3. Reviewed and analyzed general plans, statues, regulations, bulletins, and technical materials relating to federal, state, and loca l historic preservation assessment processes and programs to evaluate the significance and integrity of the buildings on the project site. FIELD METHODS 4. Conducted a field inspection of the project site on June 24, 2020, to ascertain the general condition and physical integrity of the buildings thereon. Digital photographs were taken during the site inspections, which included only the exterior of the buildings. Field notes were made. It was concluded during the field inspection that the residential buildings located at 2109 N. White Avenue are not located within a potential historic district because the surrounding buildings lack a cohesive style and pattern of construction and have been altered. Accordingly, the parcel was evaluated individually as a potential historical resource under federal, state, and loca l eligibility criteria according to the National Park Service, California Office of Historic Preservation, and the Lordsburg Specific Plan Guidelines. 2 109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001\Documents\2 109 White Avenue_HRAR.docx Page 3 145 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 139 SECTION 4 SUMMARY Of PREVIOUS EVALUA TIONS/DESIGNA T/ONS 4.1 RECORD SEARCH In accordance with the South Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIO, located at California State University, Fullerton, current procedures and policies, the Built Environment Resources Database (BERO) for Los Angeles County, avai lable from the California Office of Historic Preservation (updated March 3, 2020), historic U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute series topographic maps, and aerial photographs were reviewed for the project site and adjacent properties. In addition to official maps and records, and published registers and reports for the geographic area were reviewed: • National Register of Historic Places - Listed (2020); • California Regi ster of Historical Resources - Li sted (2020); • California State Historical Landmarks (1996 and updates); • California Points of Historical Interest (1992 and updates); and • Built Environment Resources D irectory (B ERO) 2020; and • City of La Verne General Plan; Cultural and Paleontological Resources Assessment (20 18). 4.2 PREVIOUS EVALUATIONS/DESIGNATIONS SUMMARY In 2018, an Existing Conditions Report was completed for the City of La Verne General Plan Update.3 In the Cultural and Paleontologica l Assessment Report appended to the update, the subject property was identified as a previously recorded resource with a California Historical Resources Status Code (status code) of 6Y, or "Determined ineligible for NR by consensus through Section 106 process - Not evaluated for CR or Local Li sting." The subject property was also identified in 2013 as a "historic structure" as part of the Old Town La Verne Specific Plan without specific information for the property.4 A State of California Historic Resources Inventory form is also on file with the City from 1986/1987 with no status code for the property given. The subject property has not been otherwise evaluated for eligibility for listing in the National Register of H istoric Places (National Regi ster), California Register of Historical Resources (Cal ifornia Register), or for designation as a City Heritage Building (Heritage Building). Cogstone. 2018. NCu ltural and Paleontological Resources Assessment for the City of La Verne General Plan Update.· Available at: httpsJ/staticl .squarespace.com/statid59766cd7dl 758efea63f3349/t/5b285129562fa787236858ae/1529368946478 I_B +Cultural+ Report.pdf City of La Verne. Adopted March 2013. NOid Town La Verne Specific Plan. • Available at: https://staticl .squarespace.com/statid59766cd 7d1 7 58efea63f3349/t/599dae494c0dbf2d4b4f62b0/1503506021307/ OldTownLaVerneSpecificPlan _Part + 1_ Chapters 1-6.pdf 2109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-00 I \Documents\2 109 White Avenue_ HRAR.docx Page 4 146 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 140 SECTION 5 HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION OF THE SURROUNDING AREA In 1887, Isaac Wilson Lord platted the Lordsburg Townsite, which would later become known as La Verne. Lord was a businessman from Illinois who was the first secretary of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and is credited with the construction of the first cable car line in Los Angeles. After establishing Lordsburg and investing over $300,000 into civic improvements, including the Lordsburg Hotel, the townsite was purchased by M.M. Eshelman and the name changed to La Verne in 1917.5 La Verne flourished in the late 19th and early 20th century as part of the booming citrus industry in Southern California. Packing houses, constructed by prominent rancher Marcus L. Sparks, were constructed on the corner of D Street and First Street and the corner of E Street and First Street giving La Verne its own ability to ship its product directly to customers. 6 Historic aerials from 1948 of the area show a significant amount of citrus groves to the west and north of the subject property. The photographs also show that the subject property does not appear to be located on or associated with a citrus grove. By the 1950s, like most of the citrus industry in Southern California, groves gave way for residential housing and the citrus industry declined heavily. La Verne's population grew fast in the first decades of the 20th century yet was still a relatively small city throughout the first half of the century. Between 1910 and 1920, the population in the City almost doubled in size, from 954 to 1,700 residents, due to the growth of the citrus industry, and modest Craftsman-style homes were the dominant form of housing that developed alongside this growth.7 According to the Lordsburg Specific Plan, housing development dating from 1910 to 1919, the period which the subject property was constructed, was concentrated on Third Street between A Street and White Avenue, Bonita Avenue between F Street and White Avenue, Fifth Street between Wheeler Avenue and G Street, and Sixth Street between D Street and G Street.8 The majority of the residences built were modest one-story homes with a reduced roof overhang, less articulated framing details, greater use of concrete in place of natural masonry materials and wood clapboard siding. Since then, much of the area immediately surrounding the subject property has been infilled with post-World War II housing and commercial infill. Gutgluek, Mark. 6 February 201 5. #Isaac Wilson Lord, Cowpuncher, Physician, Lone Trailblazer, LA Streetcar Line Founder, and SBC Supervisor." San Bernardino County Sentinel (San Bernardino, CA). 6 Campbell, Kristen. 9 September 2011 . #Packing Up La Verne's Citrus Empire." La Verne Magazine (La Verne, CA). World Population Review. · La Verne, California.• Accessed July 2020. Available at: httpsJ/worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/la-verne-ca-population/ City of La Verne. [September 1994] March 2004. #A Specific Plan for Lordsburg." 2109N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-00 1\DocumenlS\2 109 White Avenue_HRAR.docx Page 5 147 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 141 SECTION 6 PROPERTY HISTORY 6.1 CURRENT SETTING The setting surrounding the parcel is mixed single- and multi-family residential and commercial development. The parcel is located on a corner lot located north of the Santa Fe Railway and Arrowhead Highway. The buildings surrounding the parcel include Minimal Traditional, Craftsman, and Contemporary commercial development (Figure 1, View facing Northeast of Setting, White Avenue; Figure 2, View facing Southeast of Setting, White Avenue; Figure 3, Sketch Map, 2109 N. Wh ite Avenue; Figure 4, Project Location Map, 2 709 N. White Avenue). Figure 1. View facing Northeast of Setting, White Avenue SOU RCE: Sapphos Environmenta l, Inc., 2020 21 09 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001\Documents\2 109 White Avenue_HRAR.docx Pa ge 6 148 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 142 Fi gure 2. View faci ng Southeast of Setting, White Avenue SO URCE: Sapphos En vironmental, Inc., 2020 2 109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001\Documents\2 109 White Avenue_ HRAR.docx Page 7 149 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 143 Figure 3. Sketch Map, 2109 N. White Avenue SOURCE: Sapphos Environmenta l, Inc., 2020 2709 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projeets\2536\2536-001\Documents\27 09 White Avenue_HRAR.docx Page 8 150 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 144 Figure 4. Project Location Map, 2109 N. White Avenue SOURCE: U.S. Geological Survey, 1981 2109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001\Documents\2109 White Avenue_HRAR.docx Page 9 151 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 145 6.2 ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION Exterior The subject property includes a single-family residence constructed in 1912. The single-story Craftsman-style residence is located on a corner lot with the primary fac;:ade facing White Avenue. The building measures 1,449 square feet and features a generally square footprint. The building has a duel pitched front-gabled roof clad in shingles with wide eave overhang. The building is set back approximately 60 feet from the road (Figure 5, View of Primary Fa~ade, 2109 N. White Avenue). The exterior is clad in horizontal wood clapboard and shingles and is in good cond ition (Attachment B, DPR 523 Series Forms). •• • Figure 5. View of Primary Fac;:ade (view southwest), 2109 N . White Avenue SOURCE: Sapphos Environmental, Inc., 2020 Primary Fac;:ade The primary fac;:ade of the building is clad in horizontal wood clapboard and shingles. The fac;:ade has a duel pitched gabled roof with exposed support brackets and a boxed cornice with prominent sq uare air vents located in the gables. The main pitch also has a triangular louver vent located high in the gable at the roof line. The fac;:ade is dominated by an elevated veranda that wraps around to the southeast fac;:ade. The gabled roof which covers the veranda is supported by battered wood columns with concrete block piers which extend to the ground. The entrance is centrally located below the veranda roof on the primary fac;:ade and double hung wood windows can be seen to the east of the entrance. A brick chimney rises from the center of the building (Figure 6, Primary Fa~ade, 2 109 N. White Avenue). 2 109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001\Documents\21 09 White Avenue_ HRAR.docx Page 10 152 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 146 Figure 6. Primary._ - Fa~a~-·de ( view northwest), 2109 N. White Avenue SOURCE: Sapphos Environmental, Inc., 2020 Entrance Detail The entrance is centrally located below the veranda roof on the pr imary fa<;ade. It is elevated and accessed by four concrete steps. The door is wood with a large pane at the center and a dentil sill a quarter of the way up from the bottom. The door is flanked by single-paned narrow side lights and is covered by a screen door with perforated metal covering over half (Figures 7A-B , Entrance Detail, 2 709 N. White Avenue). Figure 7A. Entrance Detail (view northwest), 2109 N. White Avenue SOURCE: Sapphos Environmental, Inc. 2020 2 109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-00 1\Documents\2 109 White Avenue_HRAR.d ocx Page I I 153 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 147 Figure 78. Entrance Detail (view northwest), 2109 N . White Avenue SOU RCE: Sapphos En vironmenta l, Inc., 2020 Southwest Fac;:ade The southwest fac;:ade faces 151 Street and is mostly covered by heavy vegetation. The veranda spans the entirety of the fac;:ade and the roof cover is supported by four battered wood co lumns w ith concrete block piers on this fac;:ade. The veranda is accessed by four concrete steps and there is an additional entrance, which mimics the one found on the primary fac;:ade, found at the center of this fa c;:ade. The entrance door is flanked by double-hung wood window s instead of narrow si delights like the main entrance (Figure 8, Southwest Fa~ade, 2 109 N. White Avenue). Figure 8. Southwest Fac;:ade (view northwest), 2109 N. White Avenue SOURCE: Sapphos Environmental, Inc., 2020 2 109 N. WhiteAvenue H istorical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001 \Documents\2 109 White Avenue_HRAR.docx Page 12 154 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 148 Northwest Fas:ade The northwest fa~de of the building is clad in horizontal wood clapboard and shingles. The fa~de has a wide eave overhang with a boxed cornice and exposed support brackets. There is a triangular louver vent located in the gable at the roof line and a prominent square air vent below it. There are two double-hung wood windows on either end of the fac;ade and a small pivot window located at the center (Figure 9, Northwest Fa~ade, 2109 N. White Avenue). Figure 9. Northwest Fas:ade (view southeast), 2109 N. White Avenue SOURCE: Sapphos Environmental, Inc., 2020 Northeast Fac;ade The northeast fac;ade is clad in stucco and shingles and projects to the north on the eastern end. An additional entrance is located on the eastern end of the fac;ade and is accessed by a wood and concrete porch which is shared with the detached studio to the north. There are several double-hung windows on th is fac;ade, in pairs and single units (Figure 10, Northwest Fa~ade, 2109 N. White Avenue). 2109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sa pphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001\Documents\2109 White Avenue_ HRAR.docx Page 13 155 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 149 Figure 10. Northeast Fa~ade (view southeast), 2109 N . White Avenue SOURCE: Sapphos Environmental, Inc., 2020 Interior The interior of the subject property is made up of an entry/dining room, living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and porch with an additional bathroom. A hallway runs on an east/west axis through the center of the house dividing the entry/dining room and living room from the remainder of the rooms. Hardwood floors, plaster walls, and plaster 10-foot cei lings can be found throughout the house except for the kitchen and porch which have I inoleum flooring, an alteration from presumably the 1970s. All interior doors are made of solid wood with most of the original hardware details extant and prominent wood casings. The entry/dining room has a built-in buffet with original hardware and a non-functioning fireplace. The kitchen is large with a butler's pantry that was opened and converted into additional kitchen space. The bathroom in the hallway is an addition from the 1930s or 1940s and was origina lly a bedroom. The rear porch has an additional bathroom (Figures 11 - 22). 2 109N. WhiteAvenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001\Documents\21 09 White Avenue_HRAR .docx Page 14 156 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 150 Figure 11 . Entry/Dining Room, 2109 N. White Avenue SOURCE: Sapphos Environmental, Inc., 2020 Figure 12. Entry/Dining Room Built-In Buffet, 2109 N. White Avenue SOURCE: Sapphos Environmental, Inc., 2020 2109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001 \Documents\2109 White Avenue_HRAR.docx Page 15 157 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 151 Figure 13. Primary Entrance, 2109 N. White Avenue SOURCE: Sapphos Environmental, Inc., 2020 Figure 14. Interior of Window with Original Hardware and Glass, 2109 N. White Avenue SOURCE: Sapphos Environmental, Inc., 2020 2 109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001 \Documents\2 109 White Avenue_HRAR.docx Page 16 158 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 152 Figure 15. Living Room, 2109 N. White Avenue SOURCE: Sapphos Environmental, Inc., 2020 Figure 16. Central Hallway, 2109 N. White Avenue SOURCE: Sapphos Environmental, Inc., 2020 2109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-00 1\Documents\2 109 White Avenue_ HRAR.docx Page 17 159 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 153 Figure 17. Bathroom, 2109 N . White Avenue SOURCE: Sapphos Environmental, Inc., 2020 Figure 18A. Kitchen, 2109 N. White Avenue SOU RCE: Sapphos Environmental, Inc., 2020 2109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:IProjects\253612536-001IDocuments\2109 White Avenue_HRAR.docx Page 18 160 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 154 Figure 19. Butler's Pantry, 2109 N. White Avenue SOURCE: Sapphos Environmental, Inc., 2020 21 09N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001 \Documents\21 09 White Avenue_ HRAR.docx Page 19 161 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 155 Figure 20. Porch, 2109 N. White Avenue SOU RCE: Sapphos Environmenta l, Inc., 2020 Figure 21 Porch Bathroom, 2109 N. White Avenue SOURCE: Sapphos Environmenta l, Inc., 2020 21 09 N. White Avenue Historiral Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-00 71Documentsl2 709 White Avenue_ HRAR.docx Page 20 162 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 156 Detached Studio The detached studio is located adjacent to the northeast corner of the main residence. The entrance to the studio is located on the southwest fa~ade and shares an entrance porch w ith the main residence. The studio is square in footprint with a high-pitched gabled roof. The roof has minimal eave overhang with a boxed cornice. The building is clad in horizonal wood clapboard and shingles {Figure 22, Detached Studio, 2109 N. White Avenue). Detached Garage The detached garage is located in the northwest corn er of the parcel and the two stalls, with lift up doors, open onto the alley way which runs along the northeast boundary of parcel. The building has a square footprint, a high-pitched gabled roof, and is clad in horizonal wood clapboard. The garage is an addition from between 1929 and 1948 as it does not appear on the Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from 1925 to 1929 but is visible on historic aerial photographs from 1948 {Fi gure 23, Detached Ga rage, 2 109 N. White Street). 2109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001\Documents\2109 White Avenue_ HRAR.docx Page 21 163 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 157 Figure 23. Detached Garage, view southwest, 2109 N. White Avenue SOURCE: Sapphos Environmental, Inc., 2020 6.3 BUILDING HISTORY 6.3.1 Construction History The subject property is part of the Lordsburg Townsite Plan which was recorded in 1887 and was the original grid system for the City of La Verne, then known as Lordsburg. The townsite was recorded for Isaac Wilson Lord who invested over $300,000 into the town within the first four months. The plan consisted of 180 blocks with alleys, building lots, sidewalks and parkways, and street trees and civic investments including water lines, post offices, stores, newspaper, a Santa Fe Railway line depot, and the Lordsburg Hotel.9 White Avenue was originally named Linco ln Avenue and changed at an unknown date. The subject property is made up of three lots on southwest corner of Block 70. City of La Verne. NHistory of La Verne.• Accessed July 2020. Available at: httpsJ/www.cityoflaveme.oreftndex. php/about-la-verne/history-of-la- verne#: - :text= This%20commun ity%20was%20founded%20i n,California%20up%20to%20that%2 Odate. 2109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001\Documents\2109 White Avenue_HRAR.docx Page 22 164 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 158 6.3.2 Permit History'0 The City of La Verne provided the building permits which were on file for the subject property. The original building permit for the construction of the property was not available making the original architect, if any, and builder unknown. Of the eight permits provided by the City, two were for electrical upgrades in 1995 and 2008, one was for plumbing upgrade in 2008, and one was for heating-ventilation-and air conditioning upgrade in 2008. Two of the permits were illegible and the last permit from 1948 was for "repair" work with an illegible scope of work. Based on the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps from 1925 to 1929, the site visit, permit records, and historic aerial photographs, alterations to the building include the addition of the detached garage at the northwest corner of the parcel and the conversion of a bedroom into a bathroom (Figure 24, Sanborn Fire Insurance Map). Based upon the illogical interior circulation and disjointed wood trim in the interior of the primary residence, it appears the interior has also been substantially altered. D '• .IJ ·1 • 'I 1_ ____ - _..,, Figure 24. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map (February 1925-1929, Sheet 8) SOURCE: Los Angeles Public Library, 2020 6.4 OWNERSHIP/OCCUPANT HISTORY The Los Angeles County Assessor 's parcel data was not available at the time this report was prepared and was not reviewed for the subject property. Based on permit history and other resources, previous owners include (Table 1, Ownership History, 2109 N. White Avenue): 10 All permits supplied by the City Department of Community Development, July 2020. 2 109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projeets\2536\2536--001 \Doeuments\2 109 White A venue_ HRAR.docx Page 23 165 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 159 TABLE 1 OWNERSHIP HISTORY, 2109 N. WHITE AVENUE Year Name 1920 11 Alice S. Staley 198612 Thomas T. and Martha M. Marsh 2008 13 Martha M. Marsh Mrs. Alice Staley was from Boone, Iowa and moved to La Verne in 1912. She lived at the subject property with her son-in-law until she moved to an assisted living home in 1957 and appears to be the original owner of the property.14 No information was found in the historic issues of the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Sentinel, census records, or in City directories for Thomas Marsh or Martha Marsh. The current owner is Martha M. Marsh Trust. 6.5 USE HI STORY The property was built as a single-family residence and is currently being used as such. 11 Ancestry.com. Year: 1920; Census Place: La Verne, Los Angeles, Ca lifornia; Roll: T625 _ 118; Page: 78 ; Enumeration District: 587. 12 State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation Historic Resources Inventory. 1986. "2109 White Ave.• 13 City of La Verne Application for Plumbing Permit." 17 January 2008. 2109 White Ave.· 1• "Centenarian for Taft Swings to Eisenhower.• 12 July 1952. Los Angeles Times, p. 84. 2109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projeets\2536\2536-00I \Documents\2109 White Avenue_HRAR.docx Page 24 166 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 160 SECTION 7 REGULA TORY FRAMEWORK The building associated with the subject property was evaluated to determine if it constitutes a historical resource as defined by the CEQA, using the eligibility criteria for listing in applicable federal, State, and local statutes and regulations. 7.1 FEDERAL The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, defines the criteria to be considered eligible for listing in the National Register: The quality of significance in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture is present in districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association and A. that are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or 8. that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or C. that embody distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or D. that have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history (36 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Section part 63) . According to National Register Bulletin No. 75 , "to be eligible for listing in the National Register, a property must not only be shown to be significant under National Register criteria, but it also must have integrity." Integrity is defined in National Register Bulletin No. 75 as "the ability of a property to convey its significance. w,s Within the concept of integrity, the National Register recognizes the following seven aspects or qualities that in various combinations define integrity: location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. 7.2 STATE O F CALIFORN IA Section 5024. l(c), Title 14 CCR, Section 4852 of the California Public Resources Code defines the criteria to be considered eligible for listing in the California Register: A resource may be listed as an historical resource in the California Register if it meets any of the fo llowing [National Register] criteria: 15 National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. 201 7. "How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation.· National Register Bulletin. Avai lable at: https://www.nps.gov/nr/publications/bulletins/nrbl 5/ 21 09 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536--00 1\Documents\2 109 White Avenue_ HRAR. docx Page 25 167 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 161 1. Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage; 2. Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past; 3. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values; or 4. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Section 4852(C) of the California Code of Regu lations16 defines integrity as follows: Integrity is the authenticity of an historical resource's physical identity evidenced by the survival of characteristics that existed during the resource's period of significance. Historical resources eligible for listing in the California Register must meet one of the criteria of significance described in section 4852(b) of this chapter and retain enough of their historic character or appearance to be recognizable as historical resources and to convey the reasons for their significance. Historical resources that have been rehabilitated or restored may be evaluated for listing. Integrity is eva luated with regard to the retention of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. It must also be judged with reference to the particular criteria under which a resource is proposed for eligibility. Alterations over time to a resource or historic changes in its use may themse lves have historical, cultural, or architectural significance. 7.3 CITY OF LA VERNE The City does not currently have an ordinance regarding historic resources. These built-environment hi storic resources include habitations, buildings, roads, bridges, and other structures. The Lordsburg Heritage and Preservation Guidelines (Guidelines) are designed to preserve the original character of the infrastructure, buildings, and landscape features (Heritage Building) in Lordsburg built from 1888 to 1960. The Guidelines apply to all projects affecting the infrastructure, buildings, and landscape features in the Lordsburg Specific Plan area. In general, the criteria for designation as a Heritage Building includes: • buildings that are important key focal or pivotal points in the visual quality or character of an area or neighborhood. • help retain the characteristics of historic Lordsburg from its origins in 1888 to the decline of the citrus industry in 1960. • Contribute to the unique urban character of the downtown. • Contribute to the architectural continuity of the street. • Are identified with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and/or development of the city, state, or nation. • represent an architectural type or period and/or represent the design work of known 16 California Office of Historic Preservation. 1999. California State Law and Historic Preservation, 4853 (c), p. 66. 2109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001\Documents\2109 White Avenue_ HRAR.docx Page 26 168 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 162 architects, draftsmen, or builders whose efforts have significantly influenced the heritage of the city, state, or nation. • illustrate the development of Lordsburg, La Verne, or the State of California. • are unique in design or detail (such as materials, windows, landscaping, or architectural innovation). Alterations and additions to Heritage Buildings shall be reviewed as set forth in Chapter 18.16 of the La Verne Municipal Code (Development Review). In making the required findings, the Community Development Department, Development Review Committee, or City Council (decision-making body) shall certify that additions, alterations, and new construction proposed are consistent with this Specific Plan. Conditions and Approval The decision-making body shall have all normal and customary authority to impose Conditions of Approval ensuring the protection of Heritage Buildings. These conditions may include, but are not limited to, any conditions which may otherwise be adopted by the City Council in a preservation ordinance, or which are otherwise authorized by the City's general plan. These include, but are not limited to, documentation of history, archival photographic and plan documentation, fac;:ade easements, interpretive exhibits or displays, impact fees, or other similar conditions. Preservation and Use All Heritage Buildings shall be preserved. Heritage Buildings should continue to serve their present or historical use wherever feasible. New uses for the Heritage Buildings shall be permitted if the character-defining features of the building are preserved. Adaptive and mixed-use is strongly encouraged when the present or historical use is not feasible. Demolition 1. No demolition of a Heritage Building shall be permitted without City approval. 2. Environmental review shall be required as part of the procedure prior to the issuance of a demolition permit. 3. Demolition of character-defining features shall not be permitted. 4. Demolition of non-character-defining features and non-original features will be permitted if they do not impact character-defining features. 5. Demolition of non-character-defining features and non-original features will be permitted with City approval. Moving 1. Heritage Buildings should be preserved on their present site. 2. A conditional use/relocation permit, with appropriate environmental documentation, shall be required as part of the procedures prior to issuance of a permit to move a structure in the historic district. 3. Moved Heritage Buildings shall be relocated in an environment that has buildings with the same or similar character-defining features. 2109 N. WhiteAvenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-00 1\Documents\2 109 White Avenue_HRAR.docx Page 27 169 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 163 Alterations 1. Alterations to Heritage Buildings shall be permitted if the changes do not affect the character defining features of the building. 2. No exterior alterations of Heritage Buildings will be permitted without City approval. Additions 1. All additions to Heritage Buildings shall be sympathetic to the character-defining features of the Heritage Buildings. Additions shall be recognizable as a product of their own time. 21 09 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projeets\2536\2536-00 1\Documents\2109 White Avenue _HRAR.docx Page 28 170 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 164 SECTION 8 HISTORIC CONTEXT The following Historic Context has been taken from the Lordsburg Specific Plan, which is generally used by the City for Historic Preservation Guidelines. 17 8.1 HERITAGE RESIDENCES The houses and the neighborhoods in the Lordsburg Specific Plan area reflect the diversity of groups who have lived and worked in La Verne, the changes of residential architectural styles from 1890 to the 1950s, and the changes that occurred in tract development following World War II. Early residential development 1910-1919: • Development during this period was concentrated on Third Street between A Street and White Avenue, Bonita Avenue between F Street and White Avenue, Fifth Street between Wheeler Avenue and G Street, and Sixth Street between D Street and G Street. • Modest one-story homes • Feature a reduced roof overhang, less articulated framing details, greater use of concrete in place of natural masonry materials and the use of wood clapboard siding 8.1.2 Heritage Citrus Industry Buildings in Lordsburg The citrus industry was a key factor in the growth and development of La Verne from the early 20th century until the years following World War II when the groves gave way to urbanization. To be considered as a Heritage Citrus Industry Building in Lordsburg, a structure must meet at least one of the following conditions: • The building shall have been constructed prior to 1960. • The building shall have contained facilities that served the citrus industry in Lordsburg prior to 1960. • The building" shall demonstrate architectural value as representing either the early (i.e., pre- 1920) vernacular architectural-style or the later (1920-1960) industrial style for citrus industry-related buildings. 17 City of La Verne. [September 1992) 2003. »A Specific Plan for Lordsburg." Available at: https://www.cityoflaverne.org/index. php/documents/community-development/general-and-specific-plans/225- I ordsburg-specific-plan/fi le 2109 N . White Avenue Historical Resources Assess ment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001 \Documents\21 09 White Avenue_HRAR.d ocx Page 29 171 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 165 SECTION 9 EVALUATION OF ELIGIBILITY 9.1 NATIONAL REGI STER O F HISTORIC PLACES National Regi ster Criterion A The subject property was developed as part of the Lordsburg Townsite Plan which was platted in 1887 as the original townsite of Lordsburg, which w as renamed La Verne in 191 7. Early residential development occurred immediately after the tract was platted in the late 1800s when $200,000 worth of lots were purchased right after sales began. Residential development in the early 20th century centered around the growth of the citrus industry. Modest residences were developed between 1910 and 1919 with a high concentration on Third Street between A Street and White Avenue, Bon ita Avenue between F Street and White Avenue, Fifth Street between Wheeler Avenue and G Street, and Sixth Street between D Street and G Street. 18 The subject property was constructed in 1912, 25 years after the establishment of Lordsburg and thus is not associated with this early development. Additionally, the subject property is located south of the concentration of 1910-1919 development and does not retain the same character-defining features common in these residences. According the historic aerials, the subject property was also not located on a citrus grove and thus is not associated with the early citrus industry development. Therefore, the subject property is ineligible for listing in the National Register under Criterion A. National Register Criterion B No information was found to suggest that any of the previous owners or residents were historic personages that made demonstrably significant contributions to the history of the nation, state, or region, or that any other individuals of historical significance were associated with the property. Therefore, the subject property is ineligible for listing in the National Register under Criterion B. National Register Criterion C The subject property is a common and low-style example of a Craftsman-style si ngle-family residence with no high-style characteristics. It is unknown if the property was designed by a master architect or built by a master builder as the original bui lding permit is unavailable. The property is not an excellent example of a type of architecture in La Verne and the Craftsman style can be found throughout the City, thus not making it a rare type. The property does not possess high artistic value as its character-defining features are common of the type and not unique. It does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a style, type, or method of constr uction. Therefore, the subject property is ineligible for listing in the National Register under Criterion C. 18 City of La Verne. [September 1992] March 2004. • A Specific Plan for Lordsburg.• 2109 N . White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-0011Documents\21 09 White Avenue_HRAR.docx Page 30 172 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 166 National Register Criterion D Criterion D was not considered in this report as it generally applies to archaeological resources. Additionally, there is no reason to believe the property has the potential to yield important information regarding prehistory or history. 9.2 CALIFORNIA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES The California Register eligibility criteria mirror those of the National Regi ster. Therefore, the subject property is not eligible for listing in the California Register for the same reasons outlined above. 9.3 CITY OF LA VERENE HERITAGE BUILDING CRITERIA The subject property is not an important key focal or pivotal point in the visual quality or character of an area or neighborhood. The subject property is located on the corner of White Avenue and First Street just north of the Santa Fe Railway tracks. The area has been heavily infilled with commercial development to the east and west surrounding the subject property, thus making an incohesive visual quality and character of the area. Therefore, the subject property is not an important key focal or pivotal point in the visual quality or character of its immediate area. The subject property does not contribute to the retention of the characteristics of historic Lordsburg from its origins in 1888 to the decline of the citrus industry in 1960. The subject property is a low style example of a Craftsman-style home built 25 years after the establishment of Lord sburg in 1888. It is also not associated with the development of 1910-1919 housing due its location and lack of similar design features. The subject property is also located on the very eastern edge of the Lordsburg Townsite Plan . The subject property was not a part of and is not associated with a citrus grove and therefore is not significant in the history of the City from founding to the decline of the citrus industry in 1960. The subject property does not contribute to the unique urban character of the downtown. The subject property is located on the very eastern edge of the Lordsburg Townsite Plan and is not an integral part of the unique character of the downtown. It was built as a single-family residence in 1912 and therefore is does not contribute to the unique urban character of the downtown. The subject property is located on White Avenue, which runs north/south on the eastern edge of the City. The street consists of a mi x of single- and multi-family and commercial development. Architectural styles include Craftsman, Minimal Traditional, and Contemporary commercial infill. White Avenue has seen development from multiple decades and boosts several varying architectural styles contributing to an incohesive continuity. Therefore, the subject property does not contribute to the architectural continuity of the street as there is none. The subject property is not identified with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and/or development of the city, state, or nation. The subject property does not represent an architectural type or period and/or represent the design work of known architects, draftsmen, or builders whose efforts have significantly influenced the heritage of the city, state, or nation. The subject property is a common and low-style example of a Craftsman-style single-family residence with no high-style characteristics. It is unknown if the property was designed by a master architect or built by a master builder as the original building permit is unavailable. The property is not an excellent example of a type of architecture in La Verne 2109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001\Documents\2 109 White Avenue_HRAR .docx Page 3 1 173 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 167 and the Craftsman style can be found throughout the City, thus not making it a rare type. The property does not possess high artistic value as its character-defining features are common of the type and not unique. It does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a style, type, or method of construction. Therefore, the subject property does not represent an architectural type or period and/or represent the design work of known architects, draftsman, or builders whose efforts have significantly influenced the heritage of the city, state, or nation. The subject property does not illustrate the development of Lordsburg, La Verne, or the State of California. The subject property was built 25 years after the establishment of Lordsburg and is not associated with its early development. The City was renamed La Verne in 1917, five years after the subject property was constructed. The subject property was not a part of or associated with a citrus grove within the City. No information was found to suggest the subject property conveys significance in the development of the State of California. The subject property is not unique in design or detail (such as materials, windows, landscaping, or architectural innovation). The building is a common example of a Craftsman bungalow constructed in 1912. Its character-defining features are common and can be found on Craftsman bungalows throughout the City and Southern California (Attachment B, DPR 523 Series Forms). 21 09 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001\Documents\2109 White Avenue_HRAR. docx Page 32 174 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 168 SECTION 10 CONCLUSIONS Based upon research and analysis, the subject property located at 2109 N. White Avenue, La Verne, Los Angeles County, California does not appear to be individually eligible for listing in the National Register, California Register, or for designation as a Heritage Building. The subject property is located within a tract that was established in 1887, but the subject property was constructed 25 years later. The subject property also does not convey an association with early residential development or the citrus industry in the City. The subject property is a low-style example of a Craftsman bungalow. Additionally, the subject property is not located within a historic district as the surrounding area lacks a cohesive style or pattern of development. Therefore, the subject property is not a historical resource pursuant to Section 15064.S(a) of the CEQA Guidelines. The proposed project would not result in a substantial adverse change to historical resource pursuant to Section 15064.S(b) of the CEQA Guidelines. Although the buildings located on the subject property do not qualify for consideration as historical resources pursuant to Section 15064.S(a) of the CEQA Guidelines, as a good faith measure WF Construction, Inc. will provide the public an opportunity to salvage materials from the buildings located on the subject property. 2109 N. White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report Jul y 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001 \Documents\21 09 White Avenue_HRAR.do cx Page 33 175 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 169 SECTION 11 REFERENCES Ancestry.com. Year: 7920; Census Place: La Verne, Los Angeles, Ca lifornia; Roll: T625_118; Page: 7B ; Enumeration District: 587. California Office of H istoric Preservation. 1999. Ca lifornia State Law and Historic Preservation, 4853 {c), p. 66. Campbell, Kristen. 9 September 2011 . "Packing Up La Verne's Citrus Empire." La Verne Magazine {La Verne, CA). "Centenarian for Taft Swings to Eisenhower." 12 July 1952. 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"Cultural and Paleontological Resources Assessment for the City of La Verne General Plan Update." Available at: https://staticl .squarespace.com/statid59766cd7d 1758efea63f3349/t/5b285129562fa78723 6858ae/1529368946478/ _ B +Cultural + Report.pdf Gutgluek, Mark. 6 February 2015. "Isaac Wilson Lord, Cowpuncher, Ph ys ician, Lone Trailblazer, LA Streetcar Line Founder, and SBC Supervisor." Sa n Bernardino County Sentinel {San Bernardino, CA). National Park Service, U .S. Department of the Interior. 2017. " How to Apply the National Regi ster Criteria for Evaluation." National Register Bulletin. Available at: https://www.nps.gov/nr/publ ications/bu I leti ns/nrb 1 5/ State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation Historic Resources Inventory. 1986. "2109 White Ave. " World Population Review. " La Verne, California." Accessed July 2020. Available at: https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/la-verne-ca-population/ 2109 N . White Avenue Historical Resources Assessment Report July 9, 2020 Sapphos Environmental, Inc. W:\Projects\2536\2536-001 \Documents\2 109 White Avenue_ HRAR.docx Page 34 176 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 170 ATTACHMENT A RESUME OF KEY PERSONNEL 177 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 171 Sapphos,~~~ environmental inc Kasey M. Conley, MHC Architectural Historian Ms. Kasey Conley has three years of experience in the field of cultural resources management and the built environment, including archival Master of Heritage research, district and resource surveys, preparation of National Register of Conservation, USC, Los Historic Places nominations, and regulatory compliance. She meets and Angeles, CA exceeds the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards in the fields of History and Architectural History. • Identification and evaluation of built Ms. Conley has served on projects in Los Angeles County and has environment experience with the California Office of Historic Preservation; the County • Cultural history of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation; the City of Los • History of California Angeles; and various other state, county, and local government agencies. • Archival documentation Ms. Conley has prepared National Register nomination forms for historic • Historic preservation districts such as Leimert Park in South Los Angeles and the Descanso Gardens Historic District in Pasadena and individual resources such as Years of Experience: 3 Engine Co. 54 in Hyde Park. Ms. Conley has supported the preparation of CEQA documents for the Exposition Park Master Plan and the Descanso Relevant Experience: Gardens Master Pl an. Ms. Con ley has worked on several historic resource assessment reports within the cities of Los Angeles, Glendale, San Marino, • CEQA documentation and Rancho Cucamonga. Ms. Con ley has also worked with the County of for Exposition Park Los Angeles in the survey and evaluation of the Jane's Village Historic and Descanso Master District. Plans • Descanso Carden Historic District National Register Nomination • Jane's Vil/age Historic District Survey and Evaluation • Manhattan Beach Context Statement 178 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 172 ATTACHMENT B DPR 523 SERIES FORMS 179 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 173 State of California - The Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial NRHP Status Code: 6Z Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Date Page 1 of 15 *Resource Name or# (Assigned by recorder): 2109 N. White Avenue P1 . Other Identifier: None *P2. Location: D Not for Publication D Unrestricted •a . County: Los Angeles and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.) *b. USGS 7.5' Quad: San Dimas Date: 1981 Tls; R8w;_of_of Sec B.M. c. Address: 2109 N. White Avenue City: La Verne Zip: 91705 d. UTM (Give more than one for large and/or line ar resources) Zone: _. ___ mE/ __ mN e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate): APN 8377-019-028 *P3a. Description (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries): The subject property includes a single-family residence constructed in 1912 . The single-story Craftsman-style residence is located on a cor ner lot with the primary fa~ade facing White Avenue. The building measures 1,449 square feet and features a generally square footprint. The building has a duel pitched front-gabled roof clad in shingles with wide eave overhang. The building is set back approximately 60 feet from the road. The exterior is clad in horizontal wood clapboard and shingles and is in good condition . (See Continuation Sheet page 4) *P3b. Resource Attributes (List attributes and codes): HP2 Single-Family Property *P4. Resources Present: 18!Building DStructure D Object D Site D District D Element of District D Other (Isolates, etc.) PSb. Description of Photo (view, date, acces sion #): Primary Fa~ade View southwest June 24 , 2020 *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source: 181 Historic D Prehistoric 0 Both 1912 Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor *P7. Owner and Address: Martha Marsh Trust 2109 N. White Avenue La Verne, CA 91705 *P8. Recorded by (Name, affiliation, and address): Kasey Conley Sapphos Environmental, Inc. 430 N. Halstead Street Pasadena, CA 91108 *P9. Date Recorded: July 9, 2020 *P10. Survey Type (Describe): Intensi ve *P11 . Report Citation (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none"): sapphos Environmental, Inc . 2020 . Historical Resource Assessment Report for 2109 N. White Avenue . Attachments: D NONE 181 Location Map 181 Sketch Map 181 Continuation S heet 181 Building, Structure, and Object Record D Archaeological Record D District Record D Linear Feature Record D Milling Station Record D Rock Art Record D Artifact Record D Photograph Record D Other (List): DPR 523A (9/201 3) *Required infonnation 180 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 174 State of California - The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD *Resource Name or# (Assigned by recorder): 2109 N. White Avenue *NRHP Status Code: 6Z Page 2 of 15 81 . Historic Name: 2109 N . White Avenue 82. Common Name: 2109 N . Whice Avenue 83. Original Use: Private use for owner 84. Present Use: Private use f or owner *85. Architectural Style: Craftsman *86. Construction History: (Construction date. alterations, and date of alterations) The subject proper ty is part of the Lor dsburg Townsite Plan which was recorded in 1887 and was the original grid syst em f or the City of La Verne, then known as Lordsburg. The townsite was recorded for Isaac Wilson Lord who invested over $300 , 000 into the town within the first four months . The plan consisted of 180 blocks with alleys, building lots, sidewalks and parkways, and street trees and civic investments including water lines , post offices, stor es, newspaper, a Santa Fe Railway line depot, and the Lordsburg Hotel. White Ave nue was originally named Lincoln Avenue and changed at an unknown dace. The subject property is made up of three lots on southwest corner of Block 70. The City of La Verne provided the building permits which were on file for the subje ct property. The original building permit for the construction of the property was not available making t he original architect, if any, and builder unknown. Of Che eight permit:s provided by the City, two were for electrical upgrades in 1 995 a nd 2008 , one was for plumbing upgrade in 2008 , and o ne was for heating-ventilation-and air conditioning upgr ade in 2008 . Two of t h e permit:s were illegible and the last permit from 1948 was f or "repair" work with an illegible scope of work. Based on the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps from 1925 to 1929, the site visit, permit r ecords, and historic aerial photographs, alterations to the building include the addition of the detached garage at the northwest corner o f the parcel and the conversion of a be d r oom into a bathroom. Based upon the illogical interior circulation and disjointed wood trim in the interior of the primary residence, it appears the interior has also been subscantially alter ed. *87. Moved? @ No D Yes D Unknown Date: N/A Original Location: N/A *88. Related Features: N/A 89a Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown *810. Significance: Theme: N/A Area: La Verne Period of Significance: N/A Property Type: Building Applicable Criteria: N/A (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Nso address integrity.) The subject: property was developed as part of the Lordsbur g Townsite Plan which was platted in 1887 as the original townsite of Lordsburg, which was renamed La Verne in 1917. Early residential development occurred immediately aft:er the tract was platted in the late 1800s when $200, 000 wor th of lots were purchased right after sales began. Residential development in the early 20th ce ntury cent:ered around the growth of the citrus industry . Modest residences were developed between 1910 and 1919 with a high concen t r ation on Third Street between A Street and White Avenue, Bonita Avenue between F Street and White Avenue, Fifth Street between Wheeler Avenue and G Street, and Sixth Street becween D Street and G Street. (See Continuation Sheet page 14) 811. Additional Resource Attributes (List attributes and codes): N/A *812. References: See Continuation Sheet page 15. *813. Remarks: N/A *814. Evaluator: Kasey Conley Sapphos Envirorunental, Inc. 430 N. Halstead Street Pasadena, CA 91107 *Date of Evaluation: July 9 , 2 o2 o (This space reserved for official comments.) DPR 5238 (9/2013) *Required information 181 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 175 State of California ~ Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# LOCATION MAP Trinomial Page 3 of 15 * Resource Name or# (Assigned by recorder) 2109 N. White Avenue *Map Name: San Dimas *Scale: 1:24, 000 • Date of map: 1981 DPR 523J (Rev. 1/1995) (Word 9/2013) * Required information 182 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 176 State of California - Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 4 of 15 *Resource Name or# (Assigned by recorder): 2109 N. White Avenue *P3a. Description: (Continued from Primary Record page 1) Primary Fa~ade The primary facade o f the building is clad in horizontal wood clapboard and shingles. The facade has a duel pitched gabled roof with exposed suppo r t brackets and a boxed cornice wi th prominent squar e air vents located in the gables. The main pitch a lso has a triangular louver vent located high in the gable at the roof line . The facade is dominated by an elevated veranda that wraps around to the southeast f acade . The gabled roof whic h covers the veranda is supported by battered wood columns with concre te block piers which extend to the ground. The entrance is centrally located below t he veranda roof on the primary facade and double hung wood windows can be seen to the east of t he entrance. A brick chimney rises from the center of the b u ilding. Entrance Detail The entrance is centrally located below the veranda roof o n the primary facade. It is elevated and accessed by four concrete steps . The door is wood with a large pane at the center and a dentil sill a quarter of the way up from the bottom. The door is flanked by single-paned narrow side lights and is covered by a screen d oor with perforated metal covering over half. DPR 5238 {9/2013) *Required lnfonnation 183 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 177 State of California - Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 5 of 15 *Resource Name or# (Assigned by recorder): 2109 N. White Avenue *P3a. Description: (Continued from Continuation Sheet page 4) Southwest Faoade The southwest fa,;:ade faces 1•< Street and is mostly covered by heavy vegetation . The veranda spans the entirety of the f a<;ade and the roof cover is supported by four battered wood columns with concrete block piers on this fa<;ade. The veranda is accessed by four concrete steps and there is an additional entrance, which mimics the one found on the primar y fa<;ade, found at the center of this fa<;ade. The entrance door is flanked by double-hung wood windows instead of narrow sidelights like the main entrance. Northwest Faoade The northwest fa,;:ade of the building is clad in horizontal wood clapboard and shingles. The fa<;ade has a wide eave overhang with a boxed cornice and exposed support brackets . There is a triangular louver vent located in the gable at the roof line and a prominent square air vent below it. There are t wo double-hung wood windows on either end of the fa<;ade and a small pivot window located at the center. DPR 5236 (9/2013) *Required informat.ion 184 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 178 State of California - Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 6 of 15 *Resource Name or# (Assigned by recorder): 2109 N. White Avenue *P3a.Description:(continued from Continuation Sheet page 5) Northeast Fa~ade The northeast fa~ade is clad in stucco and shingles and projects to the north on the eastern end. An additional entr ance is located on the eastern end of the fa~ade and is accessed by a wood and concrete porch wh i ch is shared with the detached studio to the north. There are several double hung windows on this fa~ade, in pairs and single units. Interior The interior of the subject property is made up of an entry/dining room, living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and porch with an additional bathroom. A hallway runs on an east/west axis through the center of the house dividing the entry/dining room and living room from the remainder of the rooms. Hardwood floors , plaster walls, and plaster 10-foot ceilings can be found throughout the house except for the kitchen and porch which have linoleum flooring, an alteration from presumably the 1970s . All interior doors are made of solid wood with most of the original hardware details extant and prominent wood casings. The entry/dining room has a built-in buffet with original hardware and a non-functioning fireplace. The kitchen is large with a butler's pantry that was opened and converted into additional kitchen space. The bathroom in the hallway is an addition from the 1930s or 1940s and was originally a bedroom. The rear porch has an additional bathroom. DPR 5238 (9/2013) *Required Information 185 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 179 State of California - Natural Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 7 of 15 *Resource Name or# (Assigned by recorder): 2109 N. White Avenue *P3a. Description: ( Continued from Continuation Sheet page 6) DPR 523B (9/201 3) *Required lnfonnation 186 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 180 State of California - Natural Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page a of 15 *Resource Name or# (Assigned by recorder): 2109 N. White Avenue *P3a. Description: (Continued from Continuation Sheet page 7) OPR 523B (9/2013) *Required infonnation 187 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 181 State of California - Natural Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 9 of 15 *Resource Name or# (Assigned by recorder): 2109 N. White Avenue *P3a. Description:(continued from Continuation Sheet page 8) DPR 523B (9/2013) *Required information 188 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 182 State of California - Natural Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomiar Page 10 of 15 *Resource Nameor# (As.signed by recorder): 2109 N. White Avenue *P3a. Description: (Continued from Continuation Sheet page 9) DPR 523B (9/2013) *Required Information 189 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 183 State of California - Natural Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 11 of 15 *Resource Name or# (Assigned by recorder): 2109 N . White Avenue *P3a. Description: (Continued from Continuation Sheet Page 101 DPR 5238 (9/2013) *Required lnfonnation 190 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 184 State of California - Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 12 of 15 *Resource Name or# {Assigned by recorder): 2109 N. White Avenue *P3a. Description: (Continued from Continuation Sheet Page 11) Detached Studio The detached studio is located adjacent to the northeast corner of the main residence . The entrance to the studio is located on the southwest fa~ade and shares an entrance porch with the main residence . The studio is square in footprint with a high-pitched gabled roof. The roof has minimal eave overhang with a boxed cor nice . The building is clad in horizonal wood clapboard and shingles . DPR 523B (9/2013) *Required information 191 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 185 State of California - Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 13 of 15 *Resource Name or# (Assigned by recorder): 2109 N. White Avenue *P3a. Descriptlon: (Continued from Continuation Sheet Page 12) Detached Garage The detached garage is located in the northwest corner of the parcel and the two stalls, with lift up doors, open o nto the alley way which runs along the northeast boundary of parcel. The building has a square footprint, a high-pitched gabled roof, and is clad i n horizonal wood clapboard . The garage is an addition from between 1929 and 1948 as it does not appear on the Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from 1925 to 1929 but is visible on historic aerial photographs from 1948. DPR 5238 (9/2013) •Required infonnatlon 192 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 186 State of California - Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 14 of 15 *Resource Name or# (Assigned by recorde r): 2109 N. White Avenue *810. Significance: (Continued from Building, Structures , and Object Report page 2) The subject property was constructed in 1912, 25 years after the establishment of Lordsburg and thus is not associated with this early development. Additionally, the subject property is located south of the concentration of 1910-1919 development and does not retain the same character defining features common in these residences. According the historic aerials, the subject property was also not located on a citrus grove and thus is not associated with the early citrus industry development. Therefore, the subject property is ineligible for listing in the National Register under Criterion A. National Register Criterion B No information was found to suggest that any of the previous owners or residents were historic personages that made demonstrably significant contributions to the history of the nation, state, or region, or that any other individuals of historical significance were associated with the property. Therefore, the subject property is ineligible for listing in the National Register under Criterion B. National Register Criterion C The subject property is a common and low-style example of a Craftsman-style single-family residence with no high-style characteristics. It is unknown if the property was designed by a master architect or built by a master builder as the original building permit is unavailable. The property is not an excellent example of a type of architecture in La Verne and the Craftsman style can be found throughout the City, thus not making it a rare type. The property does not possess high artistic value as its character-defining features are common of the type and not unique. It does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a style, type, or method of construction . Therefore, the subject property is ineligible for listing in the National Register under Criterion C. National Register Criterion D Criterion D was not considered in this report as it generally applies to archaeological resources. Additionally, there is no reason to believe the property has the potential to yield important information regarding prehistory or history . CALIFORNIA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES The California Register eligibility criteria mirror those of the National Register. Therefore, the subject property is not eligible for listing in the California Register for the same reasons outlined above. CITY OF LA VERENE HERITAGE BUILDING CRITERIA The subject property is not an important key focal or pivotal point in the visual quality or character of an area or neighborhood. The subject property is located on the corner of White Avenue and First Street just north of the Santa Fe Railway tracks. The area has been heavily infilled with commercial development to the east and west surrounding the subject property, thus making an incohesive visual quality and character of the area. Therefore, the subject property is not an important key focal or pivotal point in the visual quality or character of its immediate area . The subject property does not contribute to the retention of the characteristics of historic Lordsburg from its origins in 1888 to the decline of the citrus industry in 1960. The subject property is a low- style example of a Craftsman-style home built 25 years after the establishment of Lordsburg in 1888. It is also not associated with the development of 1910- 1919 housing due its location and lack of similar design features . The subject property is also located on the very eastern edge of the Lordsburg Townsite Plan . The subject property was not a part of and is not associated with a citrus grove and therefore is not significant in the history of the City from founding to the decline of the citrus industry in 1960. The subject property does not contribute to the unique urban character of the downtown. The subject property is located on the very eastern edge of the Lordsburg Townsite Plan and is not an integral part of the unique character of the downtown. It was built as a single-family residence in 1912 and therefore is does not contribute to the unique urban character of the downtown. The subject property is located on White Avenue, which runs north/south on the eastern edge of DPR 5238 (9/2013) *Required Information 193 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 187 State of California - Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 15 of 15 *Resource Name or# (Assigned by recorder): 2109 N. White Avenue *B10. Significance: (Continued from Continuation Sheet Page 14) the City. The street consists of a mix of single- and multi-family and commercial development . Architectural styles include Craftsman, Minimal Traditional, and Contemporary commercial infill. White Avenue has seen development from multiple decades and boosts sever al varying architectural styles contributing to an incohesive continuity. Therefore, the subject property does not contribute to the architectural continuity of the street as there is none . The subject property is not identified with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and/or deve lopment of the city, state, or nation. The subject property does not represent an architectural type or period and/or represent the design work of known architects, draftsmen, or builders whose efforts have significantly influenced the heritage of the city, state, or nation. The subject property is a common and low style example of a Craftsman-style single-family residence with no high-style characteristics. It is unknown if the property was designed by a master architect or built by a master builder as the original building permit is unavailable. The property is not an excellent example of a type of architecture in La Verne and the Craftsman style can be found throughout the City, thus not making it a rare type . The property does not possess high artistic value as its character defining features a r e common of the type and not unique. It does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a style, type, or method of construction . Therefore, the subject p r operty does not represent an architectural type or period and/or represent the design work of known architects, draftsman, or builders whose efforts have significantly influenced the heri tage of the city, state, or nation. The subject property does not illustrate the developme nt of Lordsburg, La Verne, or the State of California. The subject property was built 25 year s after the establishment of Lordsburg and is not associated with its early development . The City was renamed La Verne in 1917, five years after the subject property was constructed . The subject property was not a part of or associated with a citrus grove within the City. No information was found to suggest the subject property conveys significance in the development of the State of California. The subject property is not unique in design or detail {such as materials , windows, landscaping, or a r chitectural innovation) . The building is a common example of a Craftsman bungalow constructed in 1912 . Its character-defining features are common and can be found on Craftsman bungalows throughout the City and Southern California . *B12. References: {Continued from Buildi ng, Structure, and Object Record page 2 ) All permits supplied by the City Department of Community Development, July 2020 . City of La Verne. [September 1992] March 2004 . "A Specific Plan for Lordsburg." City of La Verne. "History of La Verne." Accessed July 2020 . Available at: https: //ww w. cityoflaverne . org/index . php/about- la- verne/history- of- la verne#:-:text=This%20communi ty%20was%20founded%20in,California%20up%20to%20that%20date. DPR 523B (9/2013) *Required information 194 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 188 Pllt::~t::UV I NG 0Ul LA V E RNE'S ENVI RONMENT: M~l LA V E R"'II:: HISTORICAL SOCI ETY PO Box , - 61 Ll \'erne, :1 917'-0 909 596 467'> lvhs@IJvcrn~historicalsociety.org August 14, 2020 Candice Bowcock, Principal Planner Qfflcen 2015-2020 City of La Verne Sherry Best, President 3660 "D" Street [email protected] La Verne, CA 91750 Bill Lemon, Vice President [email protected] Dear Candice: Donna Dye, Secretary Thank you for involving members of the La Verne Historical Society [email protected] (LVHS) in the decision-making process regarding the property at 2109 Clark Palmer, Treasurer White Avenue. The materials you sent prior to our visit were helpful, [email protected] but the actual meeting at the house and input from various stakeholders was equally compelling. 2015:2020 c:onmmee Chairs Brenda Gonzalez, Membership The LVHS is in agreement with the trustee, seller's agents, developer, [email protected] and city staff that the main house at 2109 White Avenue, while a charming example of craftsman architecture, is not an important Ben Jenkins, Local/Oral History & historic structure nor was it inhabited by residents of early Lordsburg Archives who were associated with the citrus industry or other specific [email protected] commerce. The addition of a detached studio adjacent to the main Bill Lemon, Family & Local History residence does not add to the historic character of this house. I Researcher understand that removal of the large porch that wraps around from the [email protected] front of the house to the side would be necessary if the house were to Bill Lemon be moved. In my opinion, this porch, and its associated columns and Website Administrator formed concrete block foundation, are necessary components of the [email protected] "character" that defines this house. 2015-2020 Bwd Members For the reasons stated above, the la Verne Historical Society is in agreement that the building at 2109 White Avenue may be demolished Sally L. cardenas to make way for development of the property. 909/593-&no Thank you again for involving the LVHS in the decision-making process. Marv Weston [email protected] Sincerely, Peggy Redman, Member-At-Larp [email protected] t, President .___----ATTACHMENT E 195 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 189 PRE~ERVI GOLD LA VERNE'S ENVIRONMENT: MAKING HISTORY FOR THE FUTURE LA VERNE Hl!-oTORICAL SOCIETY PO Bux 7761 La Verne, a 91750 909 .5% 4679 lvhs@la,·ernehi toricJlsociety.org •. n. \ :- (J r- August 14, 2020 Candice Bowcock, Principal Planner 2015-2020 Qfflcers City of La Verne Sherry Best, President 3660 " D" Street [email protected] La Verne, CA 91750 Bill Lemon, Vice President [email protected] Dear Candice: Donna Dye, Secretary In your email dated August 6, 2020, you noted that the Seller would like [email protected] to offer to salvage the architectural features of the house on 2109 White Clark Palmer, Treasurer Avenue for the community to be used in other structures. I would like to [email protected] propose that members of the LVHS work with members of City staff to develop a process whereby City residents are provided with a list of 2015:2020 Committee Chairs salvageable materials and complete an application to the LVHS and City Brenda Gonzalez, Membership that includes listing those materials they would want and how they [email protected] would them to restore their homes in La Verne. After requests by La Ben Jenkins, LocaVOral History & Verne residents are exhausted, the remainder of the materials could be Archives offered to members of historical societies in adjacent cities. [email protected] There are specific reasons for implementing such a process. First, homes Bill Lemon, Family & Local History may be demolished and the salvageable materials then sold to private Researcher buyers. Those salvaged materials could travel away from the cities [email protected] where they originated. Second, even if salvaged materials remain in Bill Lemon their city of origin, failure to keep records of their re-location results in Website Administrator loss from collective memory of where they were obtained and the [email protected] process by which they were transferred to other places. Both scenarios result in the gradual erosion of community character and the cultural 2015-2020 Board Mmnben consciousness of future residents. Sally L Cardenas The demotion of the house on 2109 White Avenue represents an 909/593-6770 opportunity to get in front of these unfortunate outcomes. In addition Marv Weston to "keeping it local" by creating a preference for La Verne residents to [email protected] salvage and use materials in their historic homes, setting up a tracking system would allow the La Verne Historical Society to maintain records Peay Redman, Member-At-Larae of re-located materials and celebrate their adaptive reuse in its [email protected] newsletter. The memory of houses demolished would then be preserved. 196 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 190 Finally, I understand that a donation has been offered toward historical preservation even though the house will not be saved. I would like to propose that the La Verne Historical Society be awarded some of this donation for two specific purposes. First, the Society is continuing the rehabilitation/restoration of the 1938 International flatbed truck that belonged to former LVHS President Inman Conety who donated it to the Society. We envision making the truck an enduring fixture of La Verne's Fourth of July parade, bringing it to City-sponsored events such as the beer and wine walks, staging "Pop-up Performances" at parks and Maniero Square, and partnering with La Verne Heritage in their ''Hands-On History" events, their Halloween pumpkin patch, and their park concerts. Second, some of these funds could be directed to completing the LVHS uPocket Museum" project, in which we plan to deploy 10 display cases filled with tangible examples of La Verne's history. These curated mini-exhibits would rotate to different venues throughout La Verne and be maintained by the LVHS. We would like to enhance the display cases with visual and audio components to deepen community consumers' experiences. Because the La Verne Historical Society (unlike La Verne Heritage) has no permanent location, putting the 1938 International truck and the pocket museums into the community will raise the visibility of our organization in an engaging and creative manner. Perhaps some day the LVHS will have a house museum to preserve and display its artifacts, but for now we want to bring history to the residents of La Verne. Thank you for your consideration. ~ ~ Sherry Best, President La Verne Historical Society 197 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 191 sbRc1NELLI ARCHITECTS INCORPORATED Candice Bowcock Principal Planner City of La Verne 3660D Street La Verne, CA 91750 9/2/2020 Review of Historic Resources Assessment Report for 2109 North White Avenue La Verne, CA 91750 Prepared by Sapphos Environmental Inc., Pasadena California Dear Candice, We have reviewed the Historic Resources Assessment Report for the House at 2109 North White Avenue in the City of La Verne. This report was prepared by Sapphos Environmental Inc. in Pasadena California. It should be noted that we a made a visit to the house on March 5th, 2020. During that visit we were able to visit the exterior and the interior of the house, studio, and detached garage. The house and the other buildings on the site are obviously historic, constructed in 1912. This historic house is classified as a single-story Craftsman-style residence. The house has all the features that one associates with Craftsman architecture. The question before us is whether the house is to be preserved as a historic resource or can it be demolished or moved as part of a redevelopment of the site? SORCINELLI ARCHITECTS INCORPORATED 149 W. Gladstone St. San Dimas CA 91773 tel 909-394-9700 fax 909-599-8077 e-mail: s.a.inc@earthlink .net John S. Sarcinelli AIA Li - - · • - ··• · ATIACHMENT F 198 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 192 sbRclNELLI ARCHITECTS INCORPORATED Page 2 The Historic Resources Assessment Report prepared by Sapphos Environmental Inc. has concluded that the house, although a historic building does not qualify to be individually eligible for listing in the National Register, the California Register, or as a Heritage Building. The Sapphos Report also concludes that the house would not contribute to a potential historic district. After having reviewed the Sapphos report we have concluded the following: The report is comprehensive and complete. The conclusions of the report are rational and reasonable. Individually the house is not a significant historic building worthy of historic preservation. The house is currently proximate to buildings along White Avenue and along 1st Street that do not provide the context whereby the house could contribute to a contiguous historic district. White Avenue provides a context of what appears to be unregulated mixed development and there is no historic streetscape for this house to be part of. If possible/feasible the house could be moved and sited such that it be part of a historic district and be a contributor to that district. This approach should only be pursued if the porch is included in the relocation. The porch embodies the craftsman features that give the house it's Craftsmen character. For the house to be part of a historic district where it currently stands, planning for such a district would have to have been part of a long-range strategy to preserve buildings on surrounding sites in the neighborhood. First Street, adjacent to this property, exemplifies development without a cohesive planning strategy and is not a context which a historic building could be a contributor. 199 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 193 sbRclNELLI ARCHITECTS INCORPORATED Page 3 Should it be determined that the house be demolished then the interior trim, un-painted interior historic doors, wood windows, front door and side lights, built-in buffet, and wood flooring could be salvaged and used in a local project where these items could be integrated into a historic restoration project. Individually, these features are not historically significant or worthy of preservation but would be especially useful in the restoration of a craftsman building. During my site visit in early March, I entered in discussions with the WF Construction representative regarding the likelihood of the house being restored and integrated into the new redevelopment of the site and adjacent properties. WF Construction indicated that it was not financially feasible for the house to be included in the redevelopment plan for the site. I am certain that the City is aware that First Street, from White Avenue to G Street, is an ad hoc mixture of commercial and residential development in various states of repair. It appears that 1st Street is a real candidate for redevelopment. The City may wish to consider a larger plan that includes more of 1st Street for redevelopment and is not limited to this property and the 2 or 3 sites adjacent to this property. Evaluation of the Move-On estimates are outside the scope of this review. Regards, JSS John S. Sorcinelli AIA/RIBA 200 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 194 This page left intentionally blank 201 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 195 Agenda Report CITY OF LA VERNE Public Works Department DATE : October 5, 2020 TO : Mayor and City Council FROM: Daniel W . Keesey, Interim Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Repeal and Replace Chapter 13.28 - Refuse Collection, of the La Verne Municipal Code AGENDA SUMMARY Since the last update in 1996 of Chapter 13.28 - Refuse Collection (Chapter 13.28), of the La Verne Municipal Code, there have been significant changes in state law pertaining to the collection, removal and disposal of refuse. Each year the City is required to demonstrate compliance efforts in the Electronic Annual Report (EAR) submitted to CalRecycle, the state's regulatory agency that oversees California's state managed waste handling and recycling programs. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council waive the full reading and introduce, as read by title only, Ordinance No. 1096, an Ordinance of the City of La Verne, California, to repeal and replace, Chapter 13.28 - Refuse Collection, of the La Verne Municipal Code. BACKGROUND: Passed in 1989, the California Integrated Waste Management Act (AB 939), required all California cities and counties to divert 25 percent of the solid waste generated by 1995 and 50 percent by the year 2000. The State's Mandatory Commercial Recycling Law (AB 341 ), adopted in 2011 set forth the requirements of the statewide mandatory commercial recycling program. The law required all businesses that generated four cubic yards or more of commercial solid waste per week and all multifamily residential dwelling of five units or more shall arrange for recycling services. The State's Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling Law (AB 1826), which imposed org anic waste recycling req uirements with a mandate that began in 2016. The law required that local jurisd ictions implement an organic waste recycling program to divert 202 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 196 Repeal and Replace Chapter 13.28 - Refuse Collection, October 5, 2020 Page 2 organic waste generated by businesses, including multifamily residential dwellings that consist of five or more units, however, multifamily dwellings are not required to have a food waste diversion program. Organic waste means food waste, green waste, landscape and pruning waste, nonhazardous wood waste, and food-soiled paper waste that is mixed in with food waste. This law phased in mandatory recycling of commercial organics over time depending on the amount of waste generated per week. The Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Law (SB 1383) adopted in 2016, established methane emissions reduction targets in a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short lived climate pollutants. SB 1383 established targets to achieve a 50 percent reduction in the level of th e statewide disposal of organic waste from the 2014 level by 2020 and a 75 percent reduction by 2025. The law grants CalRecycle the regulatory authority required to achieve the organic waste disposal reduction targets and established an additional target that not less than 20 percent of currently disposed edible food is recovered for human consumption by 2025. Each year the City is required to demonstrate compliance with AB 939, AB 341 , AB 1826 and SB 1383 in the EAR submitted to CalRecycle, and must report the progress achieved in implementing the state required programs, including education, outreach, monitoring and enforcement efforts. DISCUSSION: Adoption of Ordinance No. 1096 would provide City staff the authority needed to comply with the ch anges in state law and would also prevent the City from receiving a fine from CalRecycle for non-compliance with the municipal code update requirement. A brief summary of just a few of the updates to the Ordinance include the following: • Added new or modified definitions to clarify and regulate the collection, removal and disposal of all refuse. • Added requirements in Section 13.28.080 to include service subscription and minimum number of solid waste containers required to accommodate the waste generated during a one-week period. • Section 13.28.140 was added to focus on specific exclusions to employ the collector authorized by the city (I.e., corporate programs, document destruction services, construction and demolition waste). • Section 13. 28.170 was added to establish service frequency requirements and mandatory adjustment of service level guidelines. • Section 13.28.050 address the issues of illegal containers and stipulates that only the authorized collector may place containers within La Verne. • Section 13.28.160 was added to ensure proper maintenance and placement of containers . 203 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 197 Repeal and Replace Chapter 13.28 - Refuse Collection, October 5, 2020 Page 3 • Added Section 13.28.130 to address requirements for special events and ensure the source separation of solid waste, compostable materials and recyclable materials. It's important to note, approval of Ordinance No. 1096 would not affect current refuse rates, and as such , Waste Management would not receive any additional revenue. Approval would however, provide Waste Management the opportunity to reference the City's Municipal Code when discussing service and compliance requirements with refuse customers . If approved by the City Council, Ordin ance No. 1096 will be scheduled for a second reading and final adoption at the October 19, 2020 City Council Meeting and will become effective thirty days after final adoption and go into effect on November 18, 2020. FISCAL: There is no direct cost associated with approving Ordinance No. 1096. There will be an indirect cost for the administration of the City's compliance efforts. Respectfully submitted by: Tracy L. Costello, Public Works Manager Attachment: Ord inance No. 1096 204 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 198 ORDINANCE NO. 1096 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, TO REPEAL AND REPLACE CHAPTER 13.28 - REFUSE COLLECTION, OF TITLE 13 OF THE LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, the City has not substantially updated Chapter 13.28 - Refuse Collection of the municipal code since 1986; and, WHEREAS, in 1989, the California Integrated Waste Management Act (AB 939) passed, req ui ring all California cities and counties to divert 50 percent of solid waste generated by the year 2000; and, WHEREAS, in 2011 the State's Mandatory Commercial Recycling Law (AB 341 ) passed, requiring all business and multifamily dwelling of five units or more to arrange for recycling services; and, WHEREAS, in 2016 the State's Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling Law (AB 1826), which imposed organic waste recycling requirements; and, WHEREAS, in 2016 the State's Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Law (S B 1383) established methane emissions reduction targets in a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived pollutants and also granted CalRecycle the regulatory authority required to achieve the reduction targets; and, WHEREAS, each year the City of La Verne is required to demonstrate compliance with state law and must report the progress achieved through submittal of the Electronic Ann ual Report to CalRecycle. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The City Council HERBY REPEALS and REPLACES in its entirety Chapter 13.28 of the La Verne Municipal Code entitled "Refuse Collection" with the following: Chapter 13.28 - Collection, Removal and Disposal of Refuse 13.28.010 Decl aration of Policy A. The accumulation, collection, removal and disposal of refuse must be controlled by the City for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. The Council finds that to give practical effect to this policy a comprehensive system for the periodic collection, removal and disposal of refuse from all places or premises is essential and benefits all occupants of places and premises, All occupants of places or premises shall be liable for refuse collection charges established by the Council for the collection, removal and disposal of refuse. 205 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 199 B. The City and its residents and businesses must comply with the applicable provisions of the California Integrated Waste Management Act, as amended, codified in the Public Resources Code section 40000, et seq. The law requires that, by and after January 1, 2000, fifty percent (50%) of the refuse generated must be diverted through some source reduction, recycling and composting activities. C. The City and its businesses must also comply with the seventy-five percent (75%) recycling goal included as part of Assembly Bill 341 , Mandatory Commercial Recycling Law, adopted on October 6, 2011 . D. The City and its residents and businesses must also comply with Assembly Bill 1826, which imposes organic waste recycling requirements with a mandate that began on April 1, 2016. E. The City and its residents and businesses must also comply with Senate Bill 1383, Short-lived Climate Pollutants, adopted on September 19, 2016. 13.28.020 Definitions A. W ithin and limited to this chapter, the following words and phrases shall be construed as defined in this section, unless the context indicates otherwise. (1) "Bin" means a detachable refuse container used in connection with commercial premises with a one and one-half (1 Yi) to six (6) cubic yard capacity, equipped with a lid, and designed for mechanical pick-up by collection vehicles. (2) "Cart" means a wheeled receptacle equipped with a lid, and designed for mechanical pick-up by collection vehicles. (3) "City" means the City of La Verne, County of Los Angeles, State of California, and all of the territory lying with in the Municipal boundaries of the city as presently existing and all geographical areas which may be added or annexed to the city. ( 4) "City Manager" means an individual having that title in the employ of the city of La Verne, or the city manager's designee. (5) ''Civic litter container" means a container authorized by the city and placed in the public rig ht-of-way, at Municipal facilities or in public parks. (6) "Collector" means a person, persons, local agency, firm, corporation of other entity franchised, permitted, licensed or otherwise authorized by the city council by resolution in writing naming the entity, to make arrangements with solid waste recipients for the collection of solid wastes or construction and demolition waste within the city. (7 ) "Commercial business owner" means any person holding or occupying, alone or with others, commercial premises, whether or not the person holds the title or is the record owner of the commercial premise. (8) "Commercial premises" means any occupied real property in La Verne, except residential premises as defined in subsection 13.28.020(A)28 hereof, and shall include, without limitations, any wholesale or retail establishments, restaurant and 2 Ordinance No 1096 206 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 200 food service establishment, bar, store, shop, shopping center, office, industrial establishment, professional, services, sports or recreational facility, any place or premise where an animal is maintained or sheltered, construction or demolition site, a multiple dwell ing that is not a residential premise, and any other commercial or industrial business facility structure, site, or other establishment in La Verne. (9) "Compostable materia ls" means organic materials approved for collection and processing including, without limitation, yard trimming, food scraps, soiled paper and compostable plastics, but excluding animal manure, sewage sludge and human biological wastes. (10) "Construction and/or demolition site" means any real property in La Verne, at which a building or structure, or any portion thereof, is being constructed, assembled, erected or demolished, and during which construction or demolition waste which must be removed from the property. (11) "Construction and/or demolition waste" means any waste generated as the result of construction or demolition work, including, without limitation, discarded packing or containers and waste construction materials, whether brought on-site for fabrication or used in construction or resulting from demolition, excluding liquid waste and hazardous waste. (12) "Container" means any bin, cart, compactor or roll-off used for the storage of solid waste, recyclable materials, compostable materials or other materials designated by the City for collection by the collector. (13) "Disposal processing facility" means a landfill facility, a recycling facility, a composting facility or a solid waste transfer or processing station. (14) "EPA" means the federal Environmental Protection Agency or successor agency. (15) "Hazardous waste" means waste defined as hazardous by Public Resources Code section 40141 , as it now exists or may be amended, namely, a waste or combination of wastes, which due to its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may do either of the following: (i) cause or significantly contribute to, an increase in mortality of an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reyersible, illness; (ii) pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of, or otherwise managed. "Hazardous waste" includes extremely hazardous waste and acutely hazardous waste, and any other waste as may hereafter from time to time be designated as hazardous by the EPA or other agency of the United States Government, of by the California Legislature or any agency of the State of California empowered by law to classify or designate waste as hazardous, extremely hazardous or acutely hazardous. (16) "Home composting" means the controlled decomposition of organic material, incl uding, w ithout limitation, yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, into humus by any person owning or occupying any place or premises in La Verne. (1 7) "Manure" means the waste droppings of any animal. ( 18) "Multifamily property" means any residential premise with five (5) or more units w ith shared service. (19) "Organic wastes" means "compostable materials". (20) "Person" means any individual, or entity including any general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability company. 3 Ordinance No. 1096 207 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 201 (21) "Place or premises" means every residential premises and commercial premises including any structure, apparatus, or portion thereof occupied or operated by any person. (22) "Public solid waste or recycling receptacles" means any container for the collection of solid waste, recyclable materials or compostable materials that are both located on public property and intended for use by the general public. (23) "Recyclable materials" means materials suitable for collection and transport to a material recovery facility for processing into a recycled content product, including without limitation, newspaper, paper, cans, corrugated cardboard, glass, certain types of plastic and metals. (24) "Recycling" means the process of collecting, sorting, cleansing, treating and reconstructing materials that would otherwise become solid waste, and returning them to the economic mainstream in the form of raw material for new, reused or reconstituted products which meet the quality standards necessary to be used in the marketplace. "Recycling" does not include transformation, as defined in Public Resources Code, Section 40201 . (25) "Refuse" means and includes compostable materials, recyclable materials and solid waste. (26) "Refuse service" means the weekly or other periodic collection processing and disposal of materials properly deposited in the collector-provided containers for solid waste, recyclable materials and compostable materials. (27) "Residential property owner" means any person owning residential premises in La Verne. (28) "Residential premise" means any residential premise with four or less units. (29) "Salvage" means the controlled removal of construction or demolition debris/material from a permitted building, construction or demolition site for the purpose of recycling, reuse or storage for later recycling or reuse. (30) "Scavenge" means the unauthorized removal of recyclable materials or solid waste without a permit under this article. (31) "Solid waste" means solid and semisolid wastes, generated in or upon, related to the occupancy of, remaining in or emanating from residential premises or commercial premises, including garage, trash, rubbish, ashes, industrial wastes, manure and animal carcasses. "Solid waste" shall not include liquid wastes or sewage, abandoned vehicles, hazardous waste, recyclable materials or compostable materi als. (32) "Solid waste enterprise" shall mean any person regularly engaged in the business of providing solid waste, recyclable materials or compostable materials handling services. (33) "Yard trimmings" means plant trimmings generated from the maintenance or alteration of public, commercial premises or residential premises landscapes, including, without limitation, grass cuttings, yard clippings, leaves, tree trimmings, pruning, brush and weeds. 4 Ordinance No. 1096 208 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 202 13.28.030 Discarding of Refuse A. No person shall throw, drop, leave, place, keep, accumulate or otherwise dispose of any ref use upon private property either with or without the intent to later remove the same from that place or premise, or upon any street, public right-of-way, sidewalk, gutter, stream or creek, or any public place or public property. 8 . All persons shall separate their refuse according to its characterization as solid waste, compostable materials, or recyclable materials, and place each type refuse in a separate container designated for disposal of that type of refuse. No person may mix any type of refuse, or deposit refuse of one type in a collection container designated for refuse of another type except as otherwise provided in the chapter. This section does not prohibit any person from engaging in home composting. 13.28.040 Collection , Removal and Disposal only by Authorized Persons A The City shall authorize, permit, regulate and control the collection, removal and disposal of all refuse generated at all places or premises. For this purpose, the City may enter into a collection ag reement with a solid waste enterprise. 8. Notwithstanding any permit issued by any other governmental agency authorizing the collection of any type of refuse, no person other than a person with a collection agreement, or its duly authorized agents, shall negotiate or contract for, undertake to receive, collect, remove, transport, or dispose of any type of refuse from within the City of La Verne for a fee, service charge or other consideration therefor, except as specifically provided herein. C. No person shall interfere in any manner with the lawful operation of the collector or its duly authorized agents or subcontractors. D. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, each residential householder and commercial business owner shall utilize the services of the collector for the collection of refuse from the residential or commercial premises held or occupied by that owner or occupant and shall pay the fees for services as approved by the Council. No residential householder or commercial business owner shall enter into an agreement with a solid waste enterprise for the collection of refuse except as otherwise provided in this chapter. 13.28.050 No Unauthorized Containers Except as expressly authorized by this Chapter 13.28, no person other than a collector may place a container with in La Verne. 5 Ordinance No. 1096 209 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 203 13.28.060 Contracting for Special Hauling Services An owner, occupant or tenant of a place or premise may contract with the collector or its duly authorized agents or subcontractors, as provided in Section 13.28.070, but not otherwise, for special hauling services for the collection, removal and disposal of solid waste in excess of the regular services provided by the collector. 13.28.070 Use of Agents or Subcontractors by the Collector The City may provide in any written contract entered into pursuant to Section 13.28.040(A) that the collector may designate, in writing, one or more agents or subcontractors who may collect, remove, and dispose of solid waste or construction and demolition waste as may be in excess of the regular collection made by the collector, subject to the limitations set forth in the collection agreement. 13.28.080 Number of Solid Waste Containers Required All persons owning or occupying any place or premise where solid waste is created, produced or accumulated shall subscribe and pay for this type of refuse service and shall subscribe and pay for a number of containers to hold all solid waste created, produced or accumulated at or on the place or premise during a one-week period, unless a different frequency for a collection schedule has been approved or directed pursuant to this chapter. 13.28.090 Collection and Ownership of Recyclable Materials A. All persons owning or occupying any place or premises where recyclable materials are created, produced or accumulated shall subscribe and pay for this type of refuse services and shall subscribe and pay for a number of containers sufficient to hold all recyclable materials created, produced or accumulated at the place or premises during a one-week period, unless a different frequency collection schedule has been approved or directed pursuant to this chapter. B. Recyclable materials placed for collection in or outside of a container shall become the property of the collector at the time of placement at the curb or other designated location for collection in or outside of the container. The collector shall have the exclusive right to collect the recyclable materials, unless the collection agreement specifies a different arrangement. C. The disposal of solid waste and compostable materials in containers designated for the collection of recyclable materials is prohibited. Recyclable materials that are placed in a recyclable materials container for collection by the collector must be free of solid waste and compostable materials. 6 Ordinance No . 1096 210 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 204 13.28.100 Collection and Ownership of Compostable Materials A. All persons owning or occupying any place or premises where compostable materials are created, produced or accumulated shall subscribe and pay for this type of refuse services and shall subscribe and pay for a number of containers sufficient to hold all compostable materials created, produced or accumulated at the place or premises during a one-week period, unless a different frequency collection schedule has been approved or directed pursuant to this chapter. B. Compostable materials placed for collection in a container shall become the property of the collector at the time of placement at the curb or other designated location for collection of the container. C. All commercial premises, multifamily properties, and food establishments, at which solid waste refuse service is subscribed, shall subscribe and pay for a number of containers sufficient to hold compostable material created, produced or accumulated at or on the place or premises during a one-week period, unless a different frequency collection schedule has been approved or directed pursuant to this chapter. D. The City may direct the collector to audit individual solid waste streams generated at commerci al premises to determine the owner, occupant or tenant's compliance with this section. 13.28.11 0 Contamination of Containers A. No person subscribing to refuse service shall dispose or permit the disposal of solid waste in a container designated for the collection of recyclable materials or compostable materials. The person shall remove any solid waste deposited in the recyclable material and compostable materials containers before the collection of the recyclable materials and compostable containers occurring that week. B. No person shall dispose of commeretill grease or cooking oil in a compostable materials container. 13.82.120 Requ irements for Owners or Managers of Multifamily Properties and Commercial Premises A. The owner or manager of any multifamily property or commercial premises must provide a level of refuse service sufficient to contain the refuse generated during a one-week period by the owners, occupants, tenants, employees, contractors, and customers of the property or premises, or a minimum refuse service level of one-half (1/2) cubic yard of refuse per dwelling unit per week, whichever is greater. B. The owner or manager of any multifamily property or commercial premises must provide the number and type of containers at the property of premises sufficient to make the 7 Ordinance No 1096 211 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 205 source separation of reuse convenient for the owners, occupants, tenants, employees, contractors, and customers of the property or commercial premises. C. The three (3) types of containers shall be appropriate in number and size with respect to the quanti ty of solid waste, compostable materials, and recyclable materials anticipated to be generated at the property or premises, and be placed as close together as practicable to provide equally convenient access to users. D. The owner or manager of any multifamily property or commercial premises shall provide information or training for new occupants, tenants, employees and contractors, on the manner of source separation of solid waste, compostable materials, and recyclable materials. E. The use of public solid waste, recycling or composting receptacles by any commercial premises is prohibited. 13.28.130 Requirements for Special Events A. The promoter or coordinator of a special event held in La Verne must provide a level of refuse service sufficient to contain the refuse generated at the special event. B. The promoter or coordinator shall provide containers at appropriate location at the special event to facilitate the source separation of solid waste, compostable materials, and recyclable materials by event employees, vendors, and attendees. C. The three (3) types of cpntainers shall: 1. Be appropriate in number and size with respect to the quantity of solid waste, compostable materials, and recyclable materials anticipated to be generated at the special event. 2. Bear appropriate signage and be color-coded - blue or grey container for recyclable materials, green containers for compostable materials, and black containers for solid waste - to identify the type of refuse to be contained. 3. Be placed together as a waste station to provide equally convenient access to users. D. The use of public solid waste, recycling, or composting receptacles at special events is prohibited. The promoter or coordinator shall remove or cover all public solid waste, recycling , or composting receptacles to prevent their use during the special event. 8 Ordinance No. 1096 212 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 206 13.28.140 Exclusions A Residential Householder Exclusion. No provision of this chapter shall prevent a residential householder from collecting and disposing of occasional loads of solid waste generated at the residential premise, composting at home, or selling, donating or disposing of recyclable or compostable materials generated at the residential premise. The containers provided by the collector may not be used for activities authorized by this paragraph. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no residential householder shall employ or engage any solid waste enterprise, other than the collector to haul or transport solid waste. recyclable materials, or compostable materials to a disposal or processing facility. No residential householder may collect or dispose of solid waste generated at a location that is not the residential premise. B. Gardener's Exclusion. No provision of this chapter shall bar a gardener, tree trimmer or other person engaged in a similar trade from collecting and disposing of yard trimmings not containing other solid waste whenever the collection and disposal are incidental to providing the gardening, tree trimming or similar seNices. C. Commercial Source Separated Recycling Materials and Compostable Materials. 1. Commercial business owners shall retain the right to donate or sell recyclable materials and compostable materials to solid waste enterprises other than the collector for the collection of particular recyclable materials and compostable materials, so long as all recyclable materials and compostable materials collected are source separated single recyclable materials and compostable materials. Recyclable materials and compostable materials collected pursuant to this paragraph (C) shall be transported to a recyclable materials and compostable materials facility achieving a diversion rate of 90 percent and where not more than 10 percent of the materials are disposed of in a landfill. 2. Commercial business owners shall demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this paragraph (C) by the last day in February for the previous calendar year. Compliance shall be demonstrated through submission of an accurate report to the appropriate staff member at City Hall. 3. The City may require any recycler, junk dealer or other enterprise engaged in the business of buying and marketing recyclable materials and compostable materials to provide the City with information pertaining to the collection and the amount of recyclable materials and compostable materials collected from within La Verne's territorial limits. D. Collection of Source Separated Single Recyclable Materials. No provision of this chapter shall prevent a recycler, junk dealer or other enterprise engaged in the business of buying and marketing source separated single recyclable materials in the stream of commerce and which buys such materials for marketing and not for disposition in a 9 Ordinance No. 1096 213 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 207 landfill or transfer station (as defined in Public Resource Code Section 40200), from buying recyclable materials for monetary or other valuable consideration. A recycler, junk dealer or enterprise which buys recyclable materials shall not be prohibited from removing and transporting those materials to a destination for marketing in the stream of commerce. E Renovation, Rebu ilding, Repairs. No provisions of this chapter shall prevent a commercial business owner from arranging for any worn, spent or defective equipment, or part thereof, used in the commercial business and requiring renovation, rebuilding, recharging, regeneration or repair, to be picked up, renovated, rebuilt, recharged, regenerated or otherwise restored and repaired and returned to that commercial business owner. Any person engaged in the business of renovating, rebuilding, recharging , regenerating, or otherwise restoring or repairing the equipment or part thereof, is not prohibited from transporting the same from or returning it to the commercial business, or from removing, transporting or disposing of the equipment, or part thereof, replaced in connection with an equipment repair or service contract. F. Document Destruction Service. No provisions of th is chapter shall prevent any person engaged in the business of destroying or disposing of secret, confidential or sensitive documents from transporting or disposing of those documents, provided the transport and disposal of the documents are incidental to the document destruction or disposal service. G. General Requirement. In all cases where the right to an exclusion pursuant to this Section 13.28.140 is exercised, disposal shall be made at a disposal or processing facility that meets all applicable regulatory requirements . Any disposal by a person exempted under this section shall not be rel ieved of any obligation or liability imposed by this chapter or any other ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation for the payment of the minimum solid waste, recyclable and compostable materials disposal rates imposed pursuant to this chapter or any other applicable rates and fees. H. Space Limitations for Existing Structures. The City Manager, in cases where space constraints are determined to exist, shall evaluate the feasibility of shared container usage by contiguous businesses or multifamily property structures. In no case shall the necessary level of service be reduced due to a lack of space. I. Collection and Removal of Construction and Demolition Waste. A licensed construction or demolition company may remove construction and demolition waste from a jobsite using its own equipment and employees. 10 Ordinance No. 1096 214 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 208 13.28.150 Refuse Containers A. All types of refuse containers shall be kept in sanitary condition with the lids closed except whenever they are being loaded or unloaded. B. Refuse containers suitable for resider1tial and commercial places or premises shall be provided by the collector. Any container shall be of a size based upon the subscription service level requested by person responsible for the payment of charges therefor or as may be required by this chapter. Any container shall not be loaded with more than the quantity of materials that either can fit in the container with its lid closed or is in excess of the weight limit marked on the container, when the lid is closed. C Refuse containers shall be collected by the collector on the designated collection day whenever the containers are placed in a solid waste enclosure or at the authorized collection area. Collections may be made at another location upon approval of the City Manager, based upon the subscription service level request. 13.28.160 Maintenance and Placement of Containers A. The commercial business owners and residential householder shall maintain their containers at their places and premises and the area where the containers are located in good usable, clean and sanitary condition, and shall ensure the lids on the container are kept closed and shall ensure that there is no litter underneath or surrounding the containers. No refuse shall be placed outside of the container. Containers shall be maintained by the commercial business owners and residential householders in a manner tnat will prevent leakage, spillage and the emission of odors. Commercial premises sharing receptacles placed outside of retail areas, must also share equally in the responsibility of emptying the receptacles so that they do not overflow and maintaining the area around the receptacles so that it is free of loose litter. B. The location or placement of containers at any place or premise shall be subject to the approval of the City Manager. Every commercial business owner shall provide a location at the commercial premises for the containers they use. C. The collector shall be responsible for the maintenance of the containers by keeping the containers in good sanitary condition (ordinary wear and tear excepted) and shall repaint the containers at a frequency as determined by the City Manager. D. Any container of a one (1) cubic yard or greater in size shall be identified with the name and telephone number of the collector servicing the container. The container shall be identified by the type of material that can be deposited in the container. 11 Ordinance No. 1096 215 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 209 13.28.1 70 Service Frequency Requirements A. Frequency of Refuse Collection. The collector or its duly authorized agents or subcontractors shall collect refuse from all residential premises and commercial premises within La Verne at least once a week, provided those premises establish and maintain their solid waste enclosure or authorized collection area. Any commercial premises that create larger volumes of refuse shall be provided with more frequent collection service as requested by the person responsible for the payment of charges. B. Mandatory Adjustment of Service Level. Where the collector or its duly authorized agents identifies instances of overfilling of containers, the collector will document the overfilling and provide evidence to the commercial business owner or residential householder and the City Manager. Where such evidence was presented and the collector documents another instance of overfilling within one (1) year of such presentation, the collector is authorized to deliver the next larger-sized container to the service premise or to increase service frequency, and to adjust the service rate accordingly, upon approval by the City Manager. 13.28.180 Service Collection Hours A. Collection from residential premises will occur on Monday. Collection from Commercial/Industrial Premises may occur on Monday through Saturday. B. Residential collection shall not begin prior to 6:00 am, and Commercial/Industrial collection will not begin prior to 5:30a.m. where the Commercial/Industrial Premises is within five hundred (500) feet of an occupied Residential Premises. 13.28.190 Litter, spillage or leakage of refuse All types of refuse hauled by any person over public streets in La Verne shall be securely tied and covered during hauling in order to prevent litter and the leakage, spillage, blowing or dropping of refuse of any type on to public streets. No person shall allow any type of refuse to leak, spill, scatter, blow or drop from any vehicle operated on public streets within La Verne. 13.28.200 No Accumulation of Refuse No person shall permit any type of refuse to accumulate at its place or premises for a period in excess of one calendar week. except the City Manager may authorize a different frequency of collection, removal and disposal of refuse for compactors at Commercial Premises. This provision shall not be construed to prohibit any person from temporarily storing building materials at any place or premises during the period of active construction, reconstruction or repair of a building or structure thereon under a current valid building permit, storing wood in an orderly pile at the place or premises for household use, or retaining compostable materials for home composting purposes. 12 Ordinance No 1096 216 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 210 13.28.210 Burning, Burial or Dumping A. No pe rson shall burn any refuse within La Verne at any time. B. No person shall bury or dump any type of refuse within La Verne. For home composting purposes compostable materials may be buried on-site by the occupant of the residential place or premises. 13.28.220 Hazardous Waste No person shall deposit hazardous waste in a container, permit or allow hazardous waste to be deposited or discharged upon the surface of the ground on any premises, lot, building, or in any public street or alley. 13.28.230 Scavenging Prohibited A No person shall ta mper with , modify, scavenge from or deposit any type of refuse placed in any refuse container which is not provided for the use of that person, without the permission of the person responsible for the container and payment of the fees therefor under this chapter. B. Except as otherwise provided in Sections 13.28.090 and 13.28.100, no person shall collect any type of refuse originating from any residential place or premises or any posted re cycling center within La Verne. 13.28.240 Liability for Payment of Rates Every person with residential premises or commercial premises within La Verne shall be liable for the payment of the refuse service rates, including any collection authorized by the City. 13.28.250 Penalty for Failure to Pay Collection Rate It is unlawful for any person having refuse collected and disposed of as herein provided, to willfully fail, neglect, or refuse after demand by the City or its collector, to pay for fees for services. The City and/or collector make seek payment for delinquent accounts by any legal means available. In addition to all other remedies available by law or established by this chapter, fa ilure to pay after delinquency may result in suspension of service. 13.28.260 Administration by City Manager The City Manager or desig nee shall resolve all disputes concerning the administration or enforcement of this chapter, and his or her decision shall be final. 13 Ordinance No. 1096 217 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 211 13.28.270 Penalty for Violation Violation of any provision of this chapter shall be subject to the provisions and penalties set forth in Title 1 of the Municipal Code or Chapter 9.60 -Administrative Citations. Section 2: The City Council HEREBY FINDS and DETERMINES that adoption of the Ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under section 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act and City of La Verne environmental guidelines. Section 3: If any section , subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, or portion of this ordinance , is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each section , subsection, subdivision , sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, 1rrespect1ve of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Section 4: The Mayor shall sign and the Assistant City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordi nance and shall cause the same to be posted pursuant to the provisions of the law in that regard, and this Ordinance shall take effect (30) days after such passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of October, 2020. Mayor Tim Hepburn ATTEST: Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk 14 Ordinance No. 1096 218 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 212 CERTIFICATION The foregoing Ordinance No. 1096 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City duly held on 4 th day of October, 2020 and was thereafter, at a regular meeting of said Council duly held on 19th day of October, 2020 duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and thereupon duly signed by the Mayor of said City, attested by the City Clerk of said City, and passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN. Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk Posting Statement: On a true and correct copy of this Ordinance No. 1090 was posted on the bulletin board at La Verne City Hall, 3660 D Street, La Verne, the La Verne Police Department, and the La Verne Library. 15 Ordinance No. 1096 219 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 213 Agenda Report CITY OF LA VERNE City Manager's Office, Finance Division DATE: October 5, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark Alvarado, Interim Finance Director SUBJECT: 2019-20 COVID-19 Financial Update AGENDA SUMMARY The 2020-21 budget was approved by the City Council on June 30, 2020. Budget assumptions were incorporated into the budget based on the 2019-20 fourth quarter economic ramifications of COVID 19 known at that time. As part of the budget adoption, City staff planned to come back to the City Council with updates at approximately three month intervals. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this staff report. No fiscal year 2020-21 budget adjustments are being proposed at this time. 2019-20 and 2020-21 FINANCIAL UPDATE The 1st quarter of 2020 (January thru March), saw the first signs of the COVI0-19 impact, as businesses started to shut down in early to mid-March. Our sales tax for the quarter was $936,000, down from the $1 ,140,000 collected in the same quarter of the prior year. The decrease, approximately $200,000, represented an 18% drop. The sales tax for the 2"d quarter (April thru June), was $828,000, approximately $300,000 (25%), less than the prior year. Fortunately, the first two quarters of fiscal year 2019-20 were higher than expected, so the actual sales tax for the entire 2019-20 fiscal year is $4.3M. This is still down approximately $211 ,000, or about 5%, compared to our original budgeted projection. The City projected total sales tax revenue for 2019-20 of approximately $4.13M. With actual receipts coming in at $4.3M, the City will be able to reduce anticipated General Fund reserves needed to balance the 2019-20 fiscal year. Regarding the 2020-21 budget, based on our conservative projections, the City budgeted $3.85M for the year. The revised forecast is now $4.2M. This is an 220 October 5, 2020, City Council Meeting Page No. 214 approximately $350,000 increase in projected sales tax. As more information about the economic impacts of COVID-19 have come out, it is showing that the fiscal year 2020-21 economy will not significantly continue to decline (over the previous fiscal year). Our projection now for 20-21 is a 2% decline, compared to the 7% drop we originally projected. Two key areas that have helped in stabilizing the economy have been business/construction and online retail sales. The anticipated slowdown in construction projects did not materialize, and online shopping has skyrocketed as people are shopping from home. Regarding the new Measure LV sales tax that went into effect this past July 1si, the City is in a position to revise this estimate upward based on the higher projections for our general sales tax. Our original Measure LV sales tax projection was $2,728,000. Our revised projection is now $2,996,000. This represents a $268,000, or 9%, increase. This additional revenue will be factored into our long term projection of meeting personnel cost increases. Going back to 2019-20, Business License tax and Recreation Program fees were also impacted. For the Business License tax revenues, they only decreased $25,000, or 5%. This was better than the 9% drop we were anticipating. We are conservatively budgeting $380,000 for the current year, which is a 15% drop in revenue. We are hopeful we could see an additional $20,000 in this area for 2020-21 . Recreation Program fees dropped $393,000, or 52%, from our original 2019-20 budget of $751 ,000. We had anticipated a $364,000 drop, so we were not surprised at these final numbers. Our year end revenue came in at $358,000. Our projection for the current fiscal year is $616,000. It is a considerable bounce back that we will monitor closely over the next few months. Staff may come back to the Council with mid-year revisions to our projection. Staff is currently working on closing the books for fiscal year 2019-20. As we finalize these numbers we will come back to the City Council with an update, along with recommended adjustments to the 2020-21 budget. At that point we will actual revenue data for the first quarter (the summer months), which will be a key indicator of our financial rebound . The City Council may recall that during the budget workshop meetings, staff anticipated using approximately $500,000 of General Fund reserves to close out the 2019-20 fiscal year. With more specific financial data relating to the onset of COVID-19 and its impact, we are anticipating coming back to the City Council with a lower one-time use of General Fund reserves to close out fiscal year 2019- 20. 221