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District 4 Council Member· 2024-12-18 - 2028-12-01

Lynne B. Kennedy

Rancho Cucamonga

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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Dec 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
10
Total speaking time
46:34
Avg per meeting
4:39
Segments
453

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Mar 2026[28]

General Plan/Zoning Density Loophole

New state laws waiving or reducing impact fees could leave the city short on money for roads, sewers, and public facilities.

high↑Jun 2026[24]

Hamilton Brewery Property Acquisition for Future Fire Station 179

She cited roughly $450,000 a year in leased sheriff services and the need for another fire station.

high↓Jan 2026[22]

Hamilton's brewery neighborhood impacts

Residents cited towing costs exceeding $600 and parking tickets.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Crossing Guards for Schools

Adding crossing guards would require additional city funding; the amount is unknown.

medium↑Apr 2026[17]

Etiwanda Depot Surplus Land

Unknown — no proposal exists; any disposition would follow the Surplus Lands Act process.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Epicenter Master Plan Phase One

GOCAL is funded by an assessment district, not city taxes; the festival is expected to bring visitor spending to local hotels and restaurants.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Keeps the city eligible for federal hazard mitigation grant funding.

high↑May 2026[14]

Short-Term Rental Safety

Homeowners lose a source of supplemental rental income from their amenities.

high↑May 2026[12]

Police Headquarters Renovation and Expansion

Up to $325,000 over one year.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

7-OH (Kratom-Derived Substance) Sales

Unknown until the staff report comes back; enforcement and inspections could carry costs.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Arrow Route industrial development agreement

More than $26 million in development impact fees, including $12 million for affordable housing, plus $4.8 million in community and public art contributions and a 3.3-acre substation site dedication.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Stormwater Permit Litigation Against Regional Water Board

Litigation costs not disclosed; the permit could carry compliance costs for the city.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Youth sports field shortage

high↓Jan 2026[10]

Wildfire readiness: Fire Risk Reduction Community designation, Helipod, FireBird

Residents reported insurance cancellations and premiums doubling, tied to wildfire risk.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Brightline West High-Speed Rail Update

A $6 billion federal loan application is pending; local economic benefits expected from station construction and tourism.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Completed park and facility projects

No new spending; final contract amounts of $931,290 and $937,650 already budgeted.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Civic Center sewer line replacement design

Design proposal of $424,870, funded from the Citywide Infrastructure Improvements Fund.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Overnight parking restrictions at City-owned lots

Fines of $110 per violation; the City says adopting the rules carries no notable fiscal cost.

high↓Mar 2026[9]

Toll Brothers 188-Home Project Appeal (East & Wilson)

No direct city cost identified; the homes will add development impact fees to city funds.

medium↓Mar 2026[9]

Vineyard Crossing Project Opposition

Unknown; no mitigation plan from the school district was presented.

Decisions during term (138)

Recorded while Kennedy was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved3-0-1Oct 21, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items D1–D14)

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

General Plan Amendment DRC2026-00232 (Resolution No. 2026-104)

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

Fire Management Employees' Side Letter Agreement (Resolution No. FD 2026-025)

approved4-0Oct 21, 2026

Consideration to Approve the Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of October 7, 2026.

approved4-0Oct 21, 2026

Consideration of a Single-Source Procurement and Professional Services Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. for Community Development Block Grant Administration, Home Improvement Program Administration, and Federal and State Labor…

approved4-0Oct 21, 2026

Consideration of an Additional Appropriation in the Amount of $117,805 from the Infrastructure Fund (Fund 198) for Additional Construction Management, Inspection, and Materials Testing Services for the Almond Street Improvement Project.…

approved4-0Oct 21, 2026

Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Fehr & Peers for the Traffic Signal Communications Master Plan Update in the Amount of $189,190, Plus a 10% Contingency and Authorization of an Appropriation in the Amount of $208,110…

approved4-0Oct 21, 2026

Consideration of a License Agreement Between the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and Priority Ambulance California, LLC for Premises located at the RCF Logistics Facility, 9612 San Bernardino Avenue. (FIRE)

approved4-0Oct 21, 2026

Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2024-196 Between the City and EN Engineering, Inc., Exercising the Second of Three One-Year Renewal Options and Authorize an Appropriation in the Amount of $120,000 from RC Fiber Fund for…

approved4-0Oct 21, 2026

Consideration to Approve the Use of OMNIA Partners Cooperative Agreement Number 2024056-02 for the Procurement of Backup and Recovery Software in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $129,760. (CITY)

approved4-0Oct 21, 2026

Consideration to Authorize the Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer to Accept Public Improvements Required for the Mixed Use Development on the Southwest Corner of Haven Avenue and Arrow Route (DRC2021-00200), File a Notice of…

approved4-0Oct 21, 2026

Consideration to Accept as Complete, File the Notice of Completion and Authorize Release of Retention and Bonds for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Local Slurry Seal Pavement Rehabilitation Project. (CITY)

approved4-0Oct 21, 2026

Consideration to Approve a Reimbursement Agreement Among the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Core Rancho, LLC, and JCLIN Investment, L.P. for Reimbursement of Completed Frontage Improvements along Foothill Boulevard, Related to Case No.…

approved4-0Oct 7, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items D1-D4, D6-D12)

approved4-0Oct 7, 2026

Hamilton Asset Management Property Acquisition — 8889 Archibald Avenue (H1)

approved4-0Oct 7, 2026

Closed Session: Petition Challenging Regional Stormwater Permit

tabledOct 7, 2026

Item D5 Pulled — Backup and Recovery Software Procurement

approved4-0Oct 7, 2026

Consideration to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of September 2, 2026 and September 16, 2026.

approved4-0Oct 7, 2026

Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of $5,507,094.69 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of…

approved4-0Oct 7, 2026

Consideration to Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Take all Actions Necessary and to Execute All Documents Necessary for the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU) Napa Substation Project. (CITY)