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Votes at a glance: La Verne council actions, Jan. 21, 2025
Summary
Council approved a range of actions — CDBG allocations, sidewalk dining policy, ERP system upgrade, employment agreement for the city manager — certified the General Plan EIR and adopted the General Plan; it also approved an interim license for recreational use of the former Lutheran High School site and rejected all bids for the camera project pending a rebid.
At the Jan. 21 La Verne City Council meeting the body recorded several formal actions and votes. Below is a concise list of motions and outcomes reported at the meeting.
Approved items - Consent calendar (minus item 5) — Motion by Cashel Fagita, second by Rick Crosby; approved (5–0). - Item 5 — Authorize city manager to sign a one‑year license with Lewis Land Developers for interim recreational use of the former Lutheran High School gym, fields and parking — approved (recorded as passing with one recusal). - CDBG allocations for FY 2025–26 — staff recommended approx. $22,677 to the senior hot lunch program and the remainder (~$168,000) to a sidewalk repair program; resolution approved (5–0). - Certification of final EIR and adoption of CEQA findings for the General Plan update; adoption of the General Plan update — approved (5–0). - Incidental outdoor sidewalk dining and furniture policy (Oldtown) — approved; policy allows up to two tables/four chairs (or six sq ft of display) without a lease and establishes lease rates for expanded use; council asked staff to work with businesses to implement by July 1 (vote 5–0). - Authorization to enter contract to upgrade ERP system to CentralSquare Finance Enterprise and waive formal bid requirements (funded from CIP allocation) — approved (5–0). - Amended and restated employment agreement for City Manager Ken Domer, including merit increase and tuition allowance provisions — approved (5–0).
Other actions - Citywide video management system procurement — council rejected all bids and directed staff to rebid with clarified specifications and pre‑bid access for vendors (vote 5–0).
Notes on votes and procedure - Several items drew public comment; one consent item (item 5) was pulled for separate discussion and later approved after comment. - For items where the meeting record states only "approved 5," the meeting identified the mover and seconder; roll call votes were recorded as unanimous on those motions.
Actions recorded in the meeting are reflected in city staff records and staff reports for implementation and follow‑up.
