Agenda for City Council

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, JUNE 1, 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 June 1, 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, June 1, 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.: Cancelled.

REGULAR MEETING & REGULAR JOINT MEETING 6:30 P.M.:

CALL TO ORDER:	Council Chamber
INVOCATION:	City Attorney/Legal Counsel Collins
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:	Mayor/Chair Medrano
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:

RECOGNITION OF THE LA HABRA 101 PARTICIPANTS

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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:

PROCEDURAL WAIVER: Waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances and approval and adoption of same by reading title only.

CALLING OF NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

That the City Council approve and adopt State required resolutions pertaining to the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election as follows:
A. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL;

B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY’S TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH OTHER ELECTIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS ON THAT DATE; AND,

C. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS RELATING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS OF CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE AT THE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

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APPROVE THE ANNUAL SOFTWARE LICENSE RENEWAL OF TWO PALO ALTO NETWORK FIREWALLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,507.37

That the City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the software license with Palo Alto (PA) Network through Dell Computers for a total cost of $60,507.37.

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APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DEDICATION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT AT 920 WEST LA HABRA BOULEVARD

That the City Council:

A. Approve the acceptance of a dedication of a water easement at 920 West La Habra Boulevard; and,

B. Approve and authorize the recordation of a Deed of Easement with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder.

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ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO SITEONE GREEN TECH, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,184.24 FOR REPLACEMENT OF IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS FOR VARIOUS PARKS IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

That the City Council:
A. Waive formal bid procedures per La Habra Municipal Code Section 4.20.070 (B), utilize exceptions to the bidding requirement as the equipment being purchased can only be purchased from one vendor; as well as Section 4.20.070 (E), utilize exceptions to the bidding requirement as the purchase involves the acquisition of specialized electronic equipment that is compatible with the City’s existing irrigation system; and

B. Authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order in the amount of $86,184.24 from available funds in the FY 2025-26 Public Works General Fund budget to SiteOne Green Tech, City of Industry, California, for the purchase of new Irrigation Controllers.

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WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 9254 THROUGH 9405 TOTALING $1,173,671.63

That the City Council approve Nos. 9254 through 9405 totaling $1,173,671.63.

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SUCCESSOR AGENCY:

No items at this time.

CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY:

No items at this time.

HOUSING AUTHORITY:

No items at this time.

UTILITY AUTHORITY:

No items at this time.

CITY COUNCIL, AGENCY & AUTHORITIES:

APPROVE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, AGENCY & AUTHORITIES MEETING MINUTES

That the City Council, Agency & Authorities approve the City Council of the City of La Habra, Agency & Authorities Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026.

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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

None at this time.

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:

APPROVE DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS POLICY

That the City Council:
A. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A POLICY ADDRESSING DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS; and

B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953.4.

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PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 MUNICIPAL BUDGET PRESENTATION

That the City Council receive and file the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY 26-27) Budget presentation and direct staff regarding any revisions.

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MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:

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COMMENTS FROM STAFF:

COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS:

ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned to Monday, June 15, 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