That the Planning Commission appoint a representative to serve on the City of La Habra's Centennial Celebration Ad Hoc Planning Committee.

The founding of the City of La Habra dates back as early as 1896, when a small collection of homes, farms and ranches in this largely agricultural valley was named "La Habra" and a United States Post Office location was established at the corner of Euclid and Central streets (now called La Habra Boulevard). Nearly 30 years later, on January 20, 1925, the community was officially incorporated as the "City of La Habra" by a vote of 311 to 146.  The bell and plaque at the corner of La Habra Boulevard and Euclid Street marks "La Habra's Birthplace" as the location near where the City's first post office was originally located.

In anticipation of the City's 100th birthday in 2025, in September 2023, the City Council approved the formation of a Centennial Celebration Ad Hoc Planning Committee comprised of 23 members to assist with the planning for the year-long celebration of the City's 100th birthday.

The Centennial Celebration Ad Hoc Planning Committee (Committee) was formed to assist City staff with the extensive planning and preparation that will be necessary leading up to the Centennial kick-off in January 2025. The Committee is tasked with advising and assisting staff with the development of community activities and events, including a one-time large-scale summer street fair and concert, developing a Citywide art project celebrating the City's 100 years, producing an “Images of America” series book focused on La Habra's history, creating specific centennial branding, logos and sponsorship opportunities, and considering ways to enhance existing Citywide special events to highlight the City's centennial celebration. The 23-member Committee includes one Planning Commissioner, one Community Services Commissioner, and representatives from local non-profit organizations, school districts, and other community stakeholders.

In September 2023, the Planning Commission appointed Carrie Surich to represent the Planning Commission on the Committee. However, Ms. Surich vacated her seat on the Planning Commission upon being appointed to the City Council on April 15, 2024. Therefore, staff is requesting that the Planning Commission select a new representative for the Committee. The appointment is open to any of the Planning Commissioners, except for Commissioner Ramsland because he is currently serving on the Committee as a representative appointed by the Community Services Department. 

This is an administrative action with no fiscal impact.