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Residents press La Verne council on pickleball noise and train horns; staff to follow up
Summary
Residents presented measurements and concerns about noise from Las Flores Park pickleball courts and Metrolink/freight horns; the council referred the matters to staff for follow-up with the city engineer and noise-control resources.
Multiple residents used the public comment period on Oct. 6 to press the council on neighborhood quality-of-life issues.
Pat Weidolph delivered a packet documenting alleged nuisance noise from new pickleball courts at Las Flores Park. He said a NIOSH-referenced phone app recorded repeated pickleball sounds in his house at 55–60 decibels during a 10-minute test and asked whether the city has a local health officer under Los Angeles County noise control, whether CEQA review was performed for the court installation, why the court closest to homes was selected, and whether the city had contracted for professional sound-level measurements. The council referred the packet to staff for investigation and response.
Hector Calle Martore, who said he has lived near La Verne’s railroad crossings for decades, urged the city to explore a 'quiet zone' or other mitigation for freight and Metrolink horn noise near Fulton Street and other crossings now that some construction on the Gold Line is complete. Staff said they would connect him to the city’s chief engineer to evaluate options.
Why it matters: Both issues affect residents’ livability and may involve technical study (acoustic measurements, potential CEQA screening or exemption) or coordination with regional rail authorities.
What’s next: The council asked staff to follow up: bring findings about CEQA/noise-control jurisdiction and professional measurement options for pickleball noise, and have the city engineer review potential quiet-zone feasibility for rail crossings.
