La Verne meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Finance Commission recommends updated purchasing policy to City Council

The La Verne Finance Commission on Aug. 19 recommended that the City Council approve an updated purchasing policy, a change that would raise the purchase order threshold and modernize how the city handles contracts. The commission also approved its April meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote.

Finance Commission recommends purchasing policy update

The commission reviewed proposed revisions to Administrative Regulation No. 204 (Purchasing Policy) and provided an advisory recommendation to the City Council for approval. The updates are designed to align the policy with the city's new electronic ERP system, raise the purchase order threshold from $5,000 to $7,500, and replace the automatic five-year contract rebid requirement with a documented contract review process. The commission's recommendation is advisory; final approval rests with the City Council.

Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Aug. 12 was cancelled due to lack of business. No items were considered.

Senior Advisory Committee discusses senior services

The Senior Advisory Committee met Aug. 19 for a discussion-only agenda. Topics included a presentation from Tri-City Mental Health on community navigator services, the Senior Nutrition Program, Meals on Wheels, monthly senior program fees, an account balance update, and updates on Mt. SAC classes and AgingNext. No formal votes were taken, and minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

No meetings are scheduled for the next 14 days, according to the city's published agenda calendar.

La Verne panels cancel meetings; Old Town BID weighs $500 for ULV event

In the past two weeks, La Verne's Development Review Committee and Planning Commission both cancelled their scheduled meetings because no business was on the agenda. The Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District (BID) met on August 3 to consider spending $500 on entertainment for a University of La Verne event, but minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Old Town BID considers funding for ULV Dinner Crawl

The Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District met August 3 to discuss several items, including a proposal to spend $500 in district funds on a band or DJ for the University of La Verne's annual Dinner Crawl on August 27, 2026. The committee also discussed planning for a Beer Walk event scheduled for September 19, 2026, and gave direction on up to $8,000 in budgeted improvements for Old Town La Verne, covering benches, lighting, signs, and banners. The agenda included approval of minutes from the May 4, 2026 meeting and allowed public comment. Because minutes from the August 3 meeting have not been published, the outcome of these discussions is not yet known.

Development Review Committee meeting cancelled

The Development Review Committee cancelled its August 4, 2026 meeting due to lack of business. The cancellation was announced in a notice dated July 27, 2026.

Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The Planning Commission cancelled its August 12, 2026 meeting for the same reason—no business items were scheduled.

Coming up

Two meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Finance Commission – The commission will review proposed changes to Administrative Regulation No. 204 (Purchasing Policy) and provide an advisory recommendation to the City Council. The agenda also includes an informational presentation on economic development by Community Development Director Eric Scherer and approval of the April 22, 2026 meeting minutes.

Senior Advisory Committee – The committee will discuss senior services, including the Senior Nutrition Program, Meals on Wheels, and monthly senior program fees. The agenda includes a presentation from Tri-City Mental Health on community navigator services, an update on Mt. SAC classes and AgingNext, and an account balance update for senior programs. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion and information sharing.

La Verne roundup: Two July meetings cancelled; Parks & Recreation agenda lists softball, lighting, and playground items

No decisions are on the public record for La Verne's advisory bodies over the past two weeks. The Development Review Committee and the Planning Commission each cancelled their July meetings for lack of business, and the Parks & Recreation Commission met July 15 with minutes not yet published, so only the agenda is available.

Development Review Committee — July 7

The Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, was cancelled because there was no business to discuss. The agenda consists only of a procedural notice of cancellation. No decisions or discussions took place.

Planning Commission — July 8

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026, was also cancelled due to lack of business. No items were listed for consideration, and no actions were taken.

Parks & Recreation Commission — July 15

The Parks & Recreation Commission met July 15, 2026. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes for individual agenda items are not available. The agenda listed four items:

• **La Verne Girls Softball Association Annual Update** — a scheduled briefing from the association to the Commission.
• **Lowell Brandt Lighting Update** — a discussion item concerning lighting at Lowell Brandt.
• **Kuns Park Playground Update** — a discussion item on the status of the playground at Kuns Park.
• **Youth Sports Agreements** — a discussion item on youth sports agreements.

Because only the agenda is available, it is not possible to report what the Commission decided, recommended, or discussed in detail. Readers seeking the official record should consult the published minutes once they are posted.

Why this matters

Two of the town's advisory bodies had no business before them this month, which means no land-use, development, or planning items advanced through those channels. The Parks & Recreation Commission's agenda touches on facilities residents use directly — park lighting, a playground, and youth sports programming — but until minutes are published, the public record does not show what was decided or discussed.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official meeting calendar for any special meetings or rescheduled dates.

La Verne Youth Committee Reviews Programs, Two July Meetings Cancelled

The La Verne Youth and Family Action Committee met June 23 to discuss youth programs and receive updates on mental health services, while two city boards have cancelled their July meetings due to a lack of business.

Youth and Family Action Committee discusses programs, mental health

The committee, which met June 23, heard reports from school district representatives and law enforcement. Discussion topics included the Youth Apprenticeship Program and an update on the Try-City Mental Health Authority Program. The committee also received reports from a School Resource Officer (SRO) and a Crime Reduction Resource (CRR) Specialist, as well as reports from Bonita Unified School District (BUSD) and student representatives. Youth representative Lauren Foerch was recognized during the meeting.

The meeting’s agenda has been published, but minutes have not yet been posted. No decisions or votes are recorded in the agenda.

Upcoming meetings cancelled

The city’s Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting scheduled for July 7 has been cancelled because there is no business to discuss.

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 8 has also been cancelled due to a lack of business.

Coming up

No other public meetings are listed on the city calendar for the next two weeks. The next regularly scheduled meetings would be later in July if business arises.