Agenda for City Council

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA

ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M
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REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.

MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2021

COUNCIL CHAMBER
100 EAST LA HABRA BOULEVARD
LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA 90631

The Regular Meeting of the City Council for August 2, 2021, will be conducted in person at the City of La Habra Council Chamber, located at 100 East La Habra Boulevard, La Habra, California. The wearing of masks or appropriate face covering is required for those who have not been fully vaccinated, but by entering this facility without a mask you are certifying that you are fully vaccinated.

The public is also encouraged to participate in the Regular Meeting of the City Council by submitting written comments via email to cc@lahabraca.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 2, 2021, or by viewing the meeting live on Channel 3 and through the City of La Habra website and clicking on "Watch Live" at 6:30 p.m.

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. Public employee evaluation per Government Code Section 54957 - Title: City Manager.

ADJOURNMENT:

REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.:

CALL TO ORDER:	Council Chamber
INVOCATION:	City Attorney Jones
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:	Councilmember Shaw
ROLL CALL:	Mayor Espinoza Mayor Pro Tem Medrano Councilmember Gomez Councilmember Shaw Councilmember Simonian

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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

PRESENTATION BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS TO THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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PRESENTATION OF A DONATION BY THE LA HABRA HOST LIONS CLUB TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS FOR LA HABRA SENIOR CITIZENS

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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.

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CONSENT CALENDAR:

All matters on Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a Councilmember, City staff member, or member of the audience 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.

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

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 Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2021.

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RECEIVE AND FILE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA MEETING MINUTES

That the City Council receive and file the Planning Commission of the City of La Habra Meeting Minutes of:

May 24, 2021
June 28, 2021

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APPROVE TO ACCEPT RIGHT-OF-WAY GRANT DEED FOR 618 EAST STEARNS AVENUE

That the City Council:
A. Approve to accept the offer of a dedication of an additional right-of-way at 618 East Sterns Avenue; and

B. Approve and authorize the recordation of the Grant Deed with the County of Orange.

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APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD RESERVOIR PARK BLOCK WALL, PROJECT NO. 2-P-20

That the City Council approve the Notice of Completion for the Old Reservoir Park Block Wall, Project No. 2-P-20, and authorize staff to send for recordation.

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APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LRM ASSOCIATES INC., OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE DESIGN PORTION OF THE PROPOSED OLD RESERVOIR PARK LIGHT AND LANDSCAPING DESIGN, PROJECT NO. 2-P-20

That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional service agreement with LRM Associates Inc., of Glendale, California, in the amount of $71,135, for the design of Old Reservoir Park Lighting and Landscaping, Project No. 2-P-20; and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to LRM Associates Inc. in the amount of $74,691.75 which includes a five percent contingency.

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WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 00130760 THROUGH 00131030 TOTALING $5,271,754.68

Approve Nos. 00130760 through 00131030 totaling $5,271,754.68.

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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.

DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS CONSISTING OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS BY ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 5.26 "SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS", TO TITLE 5 "BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS"; THE ADDITION OF SECTION 1.08.020(A) OF "SECTION 5.26.010 VIOLATION - NUISANCE" TO TITLE 1 "GENERAL PROVISIONS"; AND ZONE CHANGE 21-04 AMENDING TITLE 18 "ZONING" BY ADDING CHAPTER 18.08.140 "SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS" AS PER EXHIBIT A; OR

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18 "ZONING" BY MODIFYING SECTION 18.04.030 "TERMS DEFINED", ADDING THE DEFINITION FOR "SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS" AND SECTION 18.06.040, TABLE 18.06.040.A—LAND USE MATRIX, ADDING "SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS" AS A PROHIBITED USE IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

Should the City Council wish to approve short-term residential rentals:

APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. _______ ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA ADDING CHAPTER 5.26 "SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS", TO TITLE 5 "BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS"; THE ADDITION OF SECTION 1.08.020(A) OF "SECTION 5.26.010 VIOLATION – NUISANCE" TO TITLE 1 "GENERAL PROVISIONS"; AND ZONE CHANGE 21-04 AMENDING TITLE 18 "ZONING" BY ADDING CHAPTER 18.08.140 "SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS" AS PER EXHIBIT A

Should the City Council wish to deny short-term residential rentals:

APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. ________ ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA AMENDING TITLE 18 "ZONING" BY MODIFYING SECTION 18.04.030 "TERMS DEFINED" ADDING THE DEFINITION FOR "SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS" AND SECTION 18.06.040, TABLE 18.06.040.A—LAND USE MATRIX, ADDING "SHORT- TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS" AS A PROHIBITED USE IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

CEQA:
This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines which covers activities with no possibility of having a significant effect on the environment, and pursuant to California Public Resources Code § 21080.17.

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CONSIDERATION ITEMS: None at this time.

MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:

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COMMENTS FROM STAFF:

COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:

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ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned to Monday, August 16, 2021, 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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Laurie Swindell, CMC, City Clerk