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Board approves multiple ordinances, resolutions and appointments; first readings passed on several code changes
Summary
On Feb. 4 the La Verne Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several second-reading ordinances, first-reading ordinances, budget and personnel resolutions, and reappointed members to boards and committees. The board also approved a nonbinding letter of intent for the sale of city property (see separate item).
The La Verne Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted on multiple ordinances, resolutions and appointments at its Feb. 4 meeting. Most measures passed by roll-call vote in favor.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of minutes (Jan. 2 workshop; Jan. 7 public hearing; Jan. 7 regular meeting): Motion approved on voice vote.
- Second reading, Ordinance 02/2017 (amend Title 20, Chapter 2, Section 20-208 — parks and recreation user fees): Motion to approve carried by roll call. Motion made from Alderman Haas; second from Alderman Coates. Vote recorded: Alderman Hobbs — Aye; Alderman Coates — Aye; Alderman Haas — Aye; Vice Mayor Noe — Aye; Mayor — Aye. Outcome: approved.
- Second reading, Ordinance 2024-18 (amend City fee schedule for parks and recreation user fees): Motion approved. Motion from Alderman Haas; second from Alderman Coates. Vote: Hobbs — Aye; Coates — Aye; Haas — Aye; Vice Mayor Noe — Aye; Mayor — Aye. Outcome: approved.
- Second reading, Ordinance 2025-01 (change zoning map for tax map 14 parcels totaling ~48.2 acres to C-4 government use): Planning Commission recommended approval (11/26/2024); a public hearing on 01/07/2025 had no public speakers. Motion to approve carried. Motion from Alderman Coates; second from Alderman Haas. Vote recorded: Hobbs — Aye; Coates — Aye; Haas — Aye; Vice Mayor Noe — Aye; Mayor — Aye. Outcome: approved.
- Second reading, Ordinance 2025-02 (amend Title 1, Chapter 1, Section 1-101 regarding time and place of regular meetings): Motion to approve carried. Motion from Vice Mayor Noe; second from Alderman Haas. Vote recorded: Hobbs — Aye; Coates — Aye; Haas — Aye; Vice Mayor Noe — Aye; Mayor — Aye. Outcome: approved.
- Consent agenda: Motion to approve carried on voice vote. Outcome: approved.
- First reading, Ordinance 2025-03 (amend Title 2 regarding boards and commissions): Motion to approve (first reading) carried. Motion moved by Alderman Hobbs; second from Alderman Coates. Outcome: first reading approved for future consideration.
- First reading, Ordinance 2025-04 (amend Title 1, Chapter 1, Section 1-103 regarding public comment period): Motion to approve (first reading) carried. Motion from Alderman Hobbs; second recorded. Outcome: first reading approved.
- First reading, Ordinance 2025-05 (amend FY2024-25 drug fund budget): Motion to approve carried. Motion and second recorded; vote roll call recorded Aye votes (Hobbs, Coates, Haas, Vice Mayor Noe, Mayor). Outcome: passed (budget amendment recorded).
- Resolution 2025-01 (amend employee handbook): Motion to approve carried. Motion and second recorded; roll-call vote recorded as Aye by board members. Outcome: adopted.
- Resolution 2025-02 (declare city property surplus and direct disposal): Motion to approve carried. Motion from Vice Mayor Noe; second from Alderman Haas. Vote: Hobbs — Aye; Coates — Aye; Haas — Aye; Vice Mayor Noe — Aye; Mayor — Aye. Outcome: adopted.
- Appointments: Charlie Jones reappointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals (term expired Jan. 31); Lance Lee and Tammy Russell reappointed to the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals; Giles Perry appointed to Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Motions for reappointment and appointment were approved by voice vote.
- First reading, Ordinance 2025-06 (amend fee schedule regarding impact fees): Motion to approve (first reading) carried. Motion from Mayor; second from Alderman Coates. Outcome: first reading approved.
Several motions were routine roll-call approvals with unanimous aye votes recorded in the minutes; where the transcript recorded each member’s roll call, those names and votes are reflected above.
Ending: The board completed its legislative business and moved to mayor and alderman comments before adjourning.
