The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met Jan. 8, 2026, and approved a string of administrative and policy items, including a first-reading amendment to the fiscal year 2026 general fund budget, changes to the municipal code affecting advisory committees, three resolutions, and the appointment of Joshua Miller as city recorder.

At the start of new business the board introduced first reading of 'Ordinance 02/2001', described in the packet as an amendment to the FY2026 general fund budget. Vice Mayor Nowser moved to approve and Alderman Haas seconded; the motion passed following roll-call-style responses recorded in the transcript.

The board then approved first reading of an ordinance labeled '2026-O-2' to amend Title 2, Chapter 2 of the La Verne Municipal Code governing the duties of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and to delete Title 2, Chapter 4 (Beautification and Arts Advisory Committee). The motion to advance the ordinance was moved and seconded and passed after members voiced 'Aye' on the record.

Council members also passed three resolutions: 'Resolution 2026-O-1' to implement the Jackson Law in La Verne as it relates to landfills and solid-waste processing facilities; 'Resolution 2026-O-2' requesting that the U.S. Congress appropriate funds to construct a new air traffic control tower at Smyrna Rutherford County Airport; and 'Resolution 2026-O-3' to amend the employee handbook. Each resolution was introduced, seconded and approved by the board during the meeting.

The board appointed Joshua Miller as the city's new City Recorder following a motion and second; the mayor congratulated Miller after the vote.

A series of advisory-board appointments and reappointments were approved by voice vote: Kevin Oliver and Bridal Wright Burrows to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee; Jennifer Maxey to the Beer Board; Glenn Green, Marcia Dickerson and Carol Brown to the Library Board; and the reappointment of Earl Garvin as chair of the Stormwater Appeals and Advisory Board.

No formal measures to reverse or table any item were recorded in the transcript. Next procedural steps for the ordinances are to proceed through the city's formal adoption process (the items were introduced as first readings).