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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, DECEMBER 20, 2021
 

COUNCIL CHAMBER
100 EAST LA HABRA BOULEVARD
LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA  90631
The Regular Meeting of the City Council and the 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 the La Habra Utility Authority for December 20, 2021, will be conducted in person at the City of La Habra Council Chamber, located at 100 East La Habra Boulevard, La Habra, California, but with a limited number of the members of the public attending.  If there are larger numbers of the public attending there will be overflow seating in the City Hall Atrium, located at 110 East La Habra Boulevard, La Habra, California.  The wearing of masks is required for those entering this facility; including those who have been fully vaccinated, to curb the spread of the COVID-19.

The public is also encouraged to participate in the Regular Meeting of the City Council and the 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 the La Habra Utility Authority by submitting written comments via email to cc@lahabraca.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 20, 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.:  Canceled

REGULAR MEETING & REGULAR JOINT MEETING 6:30 P.M.:
 
CALL TO ORDER:                Council Chamber

INVOCATION:                     City Attorney/Legal Counsel Jones

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE:   Mayor Pro Tem/Director Medrano

ROLL CALL:                        Mayor/Director Espinoza
                                                 Mayor Pro Tem/Director Medrano
                                                 Councilmember/Director Gomez
                                                 Councilmember/Director Shaw
                                                 Councilmember/Director Simonian
 
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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
 
1.
2021 HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING "LIGHT UP THE SEASON" AWARD
 
 
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2.
RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING MAYOR ESPINOZA FOR HER SERVICES FROM DECEMBER 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2021
 
 
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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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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.
 
1.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION AND APPOINTMENTS TO GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AUTHORITIES, AND OUTSIDE BOARDS 
 

That the City Council consider and elect/appoint:
A.  Mayor for a one-year term (December 2021-December 2022);

B.  Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term (December 2021-December 2022);

C.  Chair and Vice Chair for the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency for a one-year term (December 2021-December 2022);

D.  Chair and Vice Chair for the Civic Improvement Authority for a one-year term (December 2021-December 2022);

E.  Chair and Vice Chair for the Housing Authority for a one-year term (December 2021-December 2022);

F.  Delegate and Alternate Representative to the Orange County Sanitation District for a one-year term (December 2021-December 2022);

G.  Delegate and Alternate Representative to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for the purposes of voting in SCAG General Assembly meetings to be held in 2022;

H.  Two Councilmembers to serve on the Internal Audit Committee for a one-year term (December 2021-December 2022);

I.  Appointment by the Mayor of one Councilmember to serve on the Emergency Preparedness Council as Vice Chair for a one-year term (December 2021-December 2022); and

J.  One Citizen-At-Large vacancy on the La Habra Rewards Fund Committee with an indefinite term.
 
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2.
APPROVE A RESOLUTION REGARDING CALIFORNIA CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION BOUNDARY MAPS
 

That the City Council APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. ________ ENTITLED:  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING CALIFORNIA CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION BOUNDARY MAPS.
 
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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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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 DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIMS OF THOMAS CHERRY AND YOLANDA CHERRY
 
 
That the City Council deny the claims of Thomas Cherry and Yolanda Cherry in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
 
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3.
APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1838 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 8.04 "GARBAGE AND RUBBISH COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL" OF TITLE 8 "HEALTH AND SAFETY" AND REPLACING IT WITH CHAPTER 8.04 "SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL" RELATING TO SOLID WASTE RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS PER SENATE BILL 1383
 

That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1838.
 
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4.
APPROVE THE REAFFIRMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION RELATED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
 

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

B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. ______ ENTITLED:  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, REAFFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 5934 WHICH RATIFIED THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DECLARATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY.
 
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5.
APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE ALLEY NOS. 6, 44, 48, AND 79 IMPROVEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020, CITY PROJECT NO. 4-R-19
 

That the City Council approve the Notice of Completion with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Alley Nos. 6, 44, 48, and 79 Improvement for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, City Project No. 4-R-19; and authorize staff to submit it for recordation with the County of Orange.
 
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6.
APPROVE TO ACCEPT RIGHT-OF-WAY GRANT DEED FOR 618 EAST ERNA AVENUE
 

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

B. Approve and authorize the recordation of the Grant Deed with the County of Orange.
 
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7.
APPROVE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT AND FEDERAL PFAS LEGISLATION REQUEST
 

That the City Council APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. ______ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT AND FEDERAL PFAS LEGISLATION THAT PROTECTS RATEPAYERS AND WATER/WASTEWATER AGENCIES.
 
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8.
APPROVE THE CITY OF LA HABRA'S PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT
 

That the City Council approve and authorize the City Attorney's Office, on behalf of the City of La Habra, to participate in any potential settlement from the National Opioid Litigation Case.
 
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9.
APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH DR. TERESA EGAN FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE CONSULTANT SERVICES
 

That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year agreement with Dr. Teresa Egan for professional consulting services related to the La Habra Child Development Program's methodology and staff development, on-site assessment and curriculum development, and strategic planning at a rate of not to exceed $5,000 per month to improve program operations.
 
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10.
APPROVE A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE ANNUAL MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA HABRA
 

That the City Council APPROVE AND ADOPT  RESOLUTION NO. _____ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2)  EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA HABRA.
 
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11.
RECEIVE AND FILE THE TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
 

That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the Quarter ending September 30, 2021.
 
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12.
APPROVE THE NORTH ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COLLABORATIVE OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
 

That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the North Orange County Public Safety Collaborative Operational agreement, and all other necessary operational and funding documents to continue the City's participation in the North Orange County Collaborative. 
 
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13.
WARRANTS:  APPROVE NOS. 00132467 THROUGH 00132696 TOTALING $2,072,514.62; AND WIRE TRANSFERS: APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER DATED 12/09/2021 TOTALING $100,000.00
 

Approve Nos.00132467 through 00132696 totaling $2,072,514.62; and Approve Wire Transfer dated 12/09/2021 totaling $100,000.00.
 
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY:
 
1.
APPROVE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA MEETING MINUTES
 

That the Successor Agency approve the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of La Habra Meeting Minutes of:
  • June 21, 2021
  • July 6, 2021
  • July 19, 2021
  • August 2, 2021
  • August 16, 2021
  • September 7, 2021
  • September 20, 2021
  • October 4, 2021
  • October 18, 2021
  • November 1, 2021
  • November 15, 2021
  • December 6, 2021
 
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CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY:
 
1.
APPROVE LA HABRA CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
 

That the Civic Improvement Authority approve the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority Meeting Minutes of:
  • June 21, 2021
  • July 6, 2021
  • July 19, 2021
  • August 2, 2021
  • August 16, 2021
  • September 7, 2021
  • September 20, 2021
  • October 4, 2021
  • October 18, 2021
  • November 1, 2021
  • November 15, 2021
  • December 6, 2021
 
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HOUSING AUTHORITY:
 
1.
APPROVE CITY OF LA HABRA HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
 

That the Housing Authority approve the City of La Habra Housing Authority Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2021.
 
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CITY COUNCIL, AGENCY & AUTHORITIES:
 
1.
APPROVE ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2022
 

That the City Council, 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 review and adopt the Annual Investment Policy for Calendar Year 2022.
 
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION:
 
PUBLIC HEARINGS:  None at this time.
 
MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
 
 
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COMMENTS FROM STAFF:
 
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS:
 
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ADJOURNMENT: 
 
      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/Secretary