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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA

ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M
&
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
&
REGULAR JOINT MEETING WITH THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA,
LA HABRA CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY,
CITY OF LA HABRA HOUSING AUTHORITY,
AND LA HABRA UTILITY AUTHORITY

 
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
 
 
COUNCIL CHAMBER
100 EAST LA HABRA BOULEVARD
LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA  90631

The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Regular Joint Meeting with the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of La Habra, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority for April 20, 2026, will be at the City of La Habra Council Chamber located at 100 East La Habra Boulevard, La Habra, California.  The City Council Chamber will be open to the public at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting will start promptly at 6:30 p.m.

The public is encouraged to participate in the Regular Meeting of the City Council and Regular Joint Meeting with the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of La Habra, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority by attending in person or submitting written comments via email to cc@lahabraca.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026.  Written comments sent to the City by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be printed and provided to the City Council prior to the meeting. The meeting can also be viewed live through the City of La Habra website at www.lahabraca.gov/356/Archived-Council-Videos by clicking on "Watch Live" at 6:30 p.m.

The City of La Habra live broadcasts and replays City Council Meetings on La Habra Cable Channel 3 and over the website at www.lahabraca.gov.  Please note that in person attendance at this public meeting may result in the recording and broadcast of your image and/or voice.

The City of La Habra makes every effort to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects.  Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (562) 383-4030 or cc@lahabraca.gov prior to the meeting.  Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.
 
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.:

CALL TO ORDER: Council Chamber, Closed Session Room 112C

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

CLOSED SESSION:

1. Conference with Labor Negotiator per Government Code Section 54957.6 — Agency Representative: Jim Sadro, City Manager; Employee Organizations: Field Services Employees' Group.

2. Conference with Labor Negotiator per Government Code Section 54957.6 — Agency Representative: Jim Sadro, City Manager; Employee Organizations: General Services Employees' Group.

ADJOURNMENT:

REGULAR MEETING & REGULAR JOINT MEETING 6:30 P.M.:
 
CALL TO ORDER:
 
Council Chamber
INVOCATION:
 
City Attorney/Legal Counsel Collins
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
 
Councilmember/Director Espinoza
ROLL CALL: Mayor/Chair Medrano
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Gomez
Councilmember/Director Espinoza
Councilmember/Director Nigsarian
Councilmember/Director Lampkin
 
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
 
3.
 
 
1.
PRESENTATION BY THE LA HABRA HOST LIONS CLUB TO THE LA HABRA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
 
 
2.
PROCLAIM APRIL 2026 AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
 
 
3.
PROCLAIM APRIL 19-25, 2026, AS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
 
 
4.
PROCLAIM APRIL 11-17, 2026, AS THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
 
 
5.
PROCLAIM APRIL 2026 AS AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
 
 
PUBLIC COMMENTS: When addressing the La Habra City Council, please complete a Speaker's Card before leaving the Council Chamber.
 
General Public Comments shall be received at the beginning of the governing body meeting and limited to three (3) minutes per individual, with a total time limit of 30 minutes for all public comments, unless otherwise modified by the Mayor or Chair.  Speaking time may not be granted and/or loaned to another individual for purposes of extending available speaking time, and comments must be kept brief, non-repetitive, and professional in nature. The general Public Comment portion of the meeting allows the public to address any item of City business not appearing on the scheduled agenda. Per Government Code Section 54954.3(a), such comments shall not be responded to by the governing body during the meeting.
 
CONSENT CALENDAR:
 
Senate Bill 1439 ("SB 1439") amended Government Code Section 84308 to expand the regulation of campaign contributions in excess of $500 from donors involved in certain matters before the legislative body. If the donor has a matter pending before the agency, and the official received a campaign contribution from the donor in excess of $500 in the prior 12 months, the official must publicly disclose the contribution and cannot in any way participate in the decision of the matter. The donor also has a duty to disclose the contribution on the record.

In the 12 months following the decision, a local official cannot receive campaign contributions in excess of $500 from a donor with an economic interest in the governmental decision. Public officials are encouraged to closely track all campaign contributions which collectively exceed $500 in any 12-month period from any single source.
 
All matters on Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a Councilmember or City staff member requests separate action or removal of an item. Removed items will be considered following the Consent Calendar portion of this agenda. Public comment shall be limited to three (3) minutes per individual, with a total time limit of 30 minutes per item that has been removed for separate discussion, unless otherwise modified by the Mayor. Speaking time may not be granted and/or loaned to another individual for purposes of extending available speaking time, and comments must be kept brief, non-repetitive, and professional in nature.

CITY COUNCIL:
 
1.
PROCEDURAL WAIVER: Waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances and approval and adoption of same by reading title only.
 
2.
APPROVE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA MEETING MINUTES
 

That the City Council approve the City Council of the City of La Habra Minutes of April 6, 2026.
 
3.
APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CC 2026-02 ENTITLED:  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.40 ("TOWING SERVICES") OF TITLE 5 ("BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS") OF THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL CODE AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
 

That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. CC 2026-02.
 
4.
APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF RUBY MEZA
 

That the City Council deny the claim of Ruby Meza in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
 
5.
APPROVE AN UPDATED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE LA HABRA OLD SETTLERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
 

That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an updated lease agreement with the La Habra Old Settlers Historical Society. 
 
6.
APPROVE A NEW LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 267
 

That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a new lease agreement with the American Legion Post 267. 
 
7.
APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT FOR THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY ACT AGREEMENT FOR YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, CONTRACT NO.: MA-012-24010395 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
 

That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Agreement for Youth Program Services with the County of Orange for grant funding in the amount of $3,105,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027. 
 
8.
APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TITANS GROUP CORPORATION FOR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT ROOF REPLACEMENT AT 1440 WHITTIER BOULEVARD, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-B-26
 

That the City Council:
A.  Approve the Project Plans and Specifications for the Children's Development Roof Replacement at 1440 Whittier Boulevard, City Project No. 1-B-26;

B.  Award a construction contract to Titans Group Corporation, of Escondido, California, for construction of the Children's Development Roof Replacement at 1440 Whittier Boulevard, City Project No. 1-B-26, in the amount of $96,200 and reject all other bids;

C.  Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Titans Group Corporation, and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Titans Group Corporation in the amount of $96,200; and authorize a 20% contingency of $19,240; for a grand total of $115,440;

D. Authorize staff to retain Willdan Engineering for construction management services funded from the City of La Habra Engineering Division's existing On-Call Consultant Agreement to oversee construction of the project, in the amount not to exceed $13,104; 

E. Approve an appropriation of $96,200 from the California State Preschool Contract Grant Fund to fully fund the cost of this project; and

F. Approve an appropriation of $19,240 of General Capital Project Funds to Fund the Cost of Construction Contigency for this Project.
 
9.
APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HEAVY & SOLID METAL FABRICATION, LLC FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A CHAIN LINK FENCE AT VIN SCULLY CENTENNIAL PARK, CITY PROJECT NO. 2-P-26
 

That the City Council: 
A.  Waive the formal bidding requirements per La Habra Municipal Code Chapter 4.20.120 (A);

B.  Award a construction contract to Heavy & Solid Metal Fabrication, LLC of Riverside, California, for the installation of a chain link fence at Vin Scully Centennial Park, City Project No. 2-P-26, in the amount of $49,200, and reject all other bids;

C.  Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Heavy & Solid Metal Fabrication, LLC and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Heavy & Solid Metal Fabrication, LLC in the amount of $54,120, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency, for the installation of a chain link fence at Vin Scully Centennial Park; and

D.  Approve an appropriation of $54,120 from unencumbered Refuse Fund monies to fully fund the cost of this project.
 
10.
APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF FULLERTON FOR THE LAS PALMAS DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
 

That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Cooperative Agreement with the City of Fullerton for the Las Palmas Drive Street Improvements Project, and;

B. Approve a budget appropriation of $80,000 from available Gas Tax funding.
 
11.
APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) STORMWATER PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT
 

That the City Council:  
A.  Approve the Amended and Restated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement ("Agreement") between the County of Orange, Orange County Flood Control District (District), and participating Orange County cities (collectively called Permittees); and,

B.  Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the terms of the Agreement.
 
12.
WARRANTS:  APPROVE NOS. APPROVE NOS.8647 THROUGH 8852 TOTALING $3,599,279.14; AND APPROVE WIRE TRANSFERS DATED 4/24/26, TOTALING $964,165.00 
 

That the City Council approve Nos. 8647 through 8852 totaling $3,599,279.14; and approve Wire Transfer dated 4/24/26, totaling $964,165.00.
 
UTILITY AUTHORITY:
 
1.
APPROVE CITY OF LA HABRA UTILITY AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
 

That the City of La Habra Utility Authority approve the Utility Authority Meeting Minutes of:
  • December 1, 2025
  • December 15, 2025
  • January 5, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
  • February 2, 2026
  • February 17, 2026
  • March 2, 2026
  • March 16, 2026
  • April 6, 2026
 
2.
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH EEC ENVIRONMENTAL FOR FATS, OILS, AND GREASE (FOG) CONTROL PROGRAM SERVICES
 

That the Utility Authority:
A.  Approve and authorize the Executive Director to enter into an agreement with EEC Environmental of Orange, California, in the amount of $39,425 to provide Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) control program services; and,

B.  Authorize staff to issue a purchase order to EEC Environmental in the amount of $39,425 for FOG control program services.
 
CITY COUNCIL, AGENCY & AUTHORITIES:
 
1.
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT
 

That the City Council, Agency, and Authorities receive and file the audited Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the City of La Habra.
 
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION:
 
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 
 
Public comments shall be limited to five (5) minutes per individual, with a total time limit of 60 minutes for all public comments, for each individual Public Hearing item on the agenda, unless otherwise modified by the Mayor or Chair.  Comments must be kept brief, non-repetitive, and professional in nature.

CITY COUNCIL:
 
1.
DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 22-03 WITH JP420, LLC, FOR A NON-STOREFRONT RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS THAT NEVER COMMENCED OPERATIONS AT 536 WEST MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE, SUITE B
 

That the City Council: CONSIDER, APPROVE AND ADOPT THE FIRST READING OF  ORDINANCE NO. CC 2026-___ ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND TERMINATING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 22-03 BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA HABRA AND JP420, LLC FOR A NON-STOREFRONT RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS THAT NEVER COMMENCED OPERATIONS AT 536 WEST MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE, SUITE B.
 
2.
DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 22-04 WITH SHRYNE LA HABRA, LLC (DBA BLAZE) FOR A NON-STOREFRONT RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS THAT NEVER COMMENCED OPERATIONS AT 1721 EAST LAMBERT ROAD, SUITE A
 

That the City Council: CONSIDER, APPROVE, AND ADOPT THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. CC 2026-__ ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND TERMINATING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 22-04 BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA HABRA AND SHRYNE LA HABRA, LLC (DBA BLAZE) FOR A NON-STOREFRONT RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS THAT NEVER COMMENCED OPERATIONS AT 1721 EAST LAMBERT ROAD, SUITE A. 
 
3.
DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
 

That the City Council:
A.  Receive public comments; 

B. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the City of La Habra Community Development Block Grant Program; and,

C. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the City of La Habra's annual application and certifications and submit the Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for its Community Development Block Grant Funding Approval/Agreement in the amount of $549,702 and $161,197 in estimated carryover funds.
 
CONSIDERATION ITEMS: 
 
Any member of the audience may request to address the La Habra City Council on any Consideration Item, prior to the La Habra City Council taking a final vote on the item. Public comment shall be limited to three (3) minutes per individual, with a total time limit of 30 minutes per Consideration Item, unless otherwise modified by the Mayor or Chair. Speaking time may not be granted and/or loaned to another individual for purposes of extending available speaking time, and comments must be kept brief, non-repetitive, and professional in nature.

CITY COUNCIL:
 
1.
NORTH ORANGE COUNTY CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
 

That the City Council:
A.  Receive and file this report; and,

B.  Provide direction to staff.
 
MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
 
 
COMMENTS FROM STAFF:
 
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS:
 
ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned to Monday, May 4, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Closed Session Room 112C, 100 East La Habra Boulevard, followed by the Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
 
      Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing in the foregoing agenda. A copy of the full agenda packet is available for public review at the Office of the City Clerk during regular business hours, and on the City's webpage at http://www.lahabraca.gov/
       Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council/Authority/Agency after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 110 East La Habra Boulevard, La Habra, during normal business hours.
      In accordance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, should you require a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services to participate in the meeting due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk's Office at least ninety-six (96) hours in advance of the meeting at (562) 383-4030.
      DECLARATION: This agenda was posted on the bulletin boards outside the south entrance of City Hall and the Council Chamber, where completely accessible to the public, at least 72 hours in advance of the City Council Meeting.

 
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Rhonda J. Barone, CMC
City Clerk/Secretary