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.

MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2022

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

The Regular Meeting of the City Council for April 4, 2022, will be conducted in person at the City of La Habra Council Chamber, located at 100 East La Habra Boulevard, La Habra, California. The Council Chamber will be open for public seating and speakers when the Mayor opens public comment periods. Effective March 1, 2022, the wearing of masks is no longer required for those entering this facility.

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, April 4, 2022, 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 6:30 P.M.:

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

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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

PROCLAIM APRIL 2022 AS DMV/DONATE LIFE MONTH IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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PROCLAIM APRIL 16, 2022, AS EARTH DAY/ARBOR DAY IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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PROCLAIM APRIL 10 - 16, 2022 AS NATIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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PROCLAIM APRIL 10 - 16, 2022 NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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PROCLAIM APRIL 2022 AS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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PROCLAIM MAY 5, 2022, AS A DAY SET APART FOR THE ANNUAL MAYOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST IN RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

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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:

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 March 15, 2022.

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF INTERNS EXCHANGE OF THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB (AAA)

That the City Council deny the claim of Interns Exchange of the Automobile Club (AAA) in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MAURO RUIZ FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE

That the City Council deny the claim of Mr. Mauro Ruiz in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.

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APPROVE THE CITY'S EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE POLICY RENEWAL FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM FROM APRIL 19, 2022, THROUGH APRIL 19, 2023

That the City Council authorize the City Manager to place the City's primary earthquake policy with Landmark American Insurance Company at a policy limit of $5 million and assign excess coverage of $73.06 million to Everest Indemnity, QBE Specialty Insurance, and General Security Insurance for a one-year term from April 19, 2022, through April 19, 2023.

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APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE VISTA COMMUNITY CLINIC (VCC): THE GARY CENTER LEASE AGREEMENT

That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the VCC: The Gary Center Lease Agreement in the amount of $1.00 per year, for use of the City-owned property at 350 South Hillcrest Street.

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APPROVE A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE REQUIRED FINDINGS TO CONTINUE TO ALLOW REMOTE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AS REQUIRED BY AB 361

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, MAKING THE LEGALLY REQUIRED FINDINGS TO CONTINUE TO AUTHORIZE THE CONDUCT OF REMOTE "TELEPHONIC" MEETINGS DURING THE STATE OF EMERGENCY.

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APPROVE A THREE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TPx COMMUNICATIONS (TPx) FOR TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement in the amount of $18,000 per year with TPx for telecommunication services.

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APPROVE THE LA HABRA CITRUS FAIR TEMPORARY CIVIC EVENT SIGNAGE

That the City Council approve temporary signage for the La Habra Citrus Fair at the southeast corner of La Habra Boulevard, and Euclid Street and at the northwest corner of La Habra Boulevard and Harbor Boulevard; subject to the final designs and specifications meeting parameters established by the Director of Community and Economic Development.

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APPROVE ENROLLMENT IN CALIFORNIA'S LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HORNE, LLP FOR FUNDING DISBURSEMENT

That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize staff to enroll the City in California's Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), and

B. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with HORNE, LLP to serve as a third party funds disbursement partner for the California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD).

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WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 00133670 THROUGH 00133875 TOTALING $1,961,739.01

Approve Nos. 00133670 through 00133875 totaling $1,961,739.01.

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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.

CONSIDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 (FY2022-23) CITY OF LA HABRA LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

That the City Council adopt the proposed FY2022-23 City of La Habra Legislative Platform and authorize staff to prepare letters of support or opposition to legislative bills for the Mayor's signature, as needed and in accordance with the Legislative Platform.

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CONSIDER APPROVING AND ADOPTING A RESOLUTION THAT REAFFIRMS CITY OF LA HABRA RESOLUTION NO. 5934 REGARDING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, OR CONSIDER APPROVING AND ADOPTING A RESOLUTION THAT RESCINDS CITY OF LA HABRA RESOLUTION NO. 5934 AND TERMINATES THE LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION THAT WAS ENACTED TO ADDRESS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

That the City Council receive this report and either:
A. 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; or

B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. ________ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 5934 AND TERMINATING THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES' DECLARATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY.

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CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS AND ALTERNATES TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION

That the City Council consider:
A. Appointment of two individuals to the Planning Commission to fill one 4-year term that expired on March 31, 2021, and one unscheduled vacancy with a term expiring on March 31, 2023, and appoint two individuals as alternates;

B. Appointment of up to six individuals to the Community Services Commission to fill six terms as follows: two 3-year terms, two 2-year terms, and two 1-year terms, so the terms are staggered; and appoint two individuals as alternates; and,

C. Provide direction to staff regarding the reduction of the number of Community Services Commission positions from seven to five.

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MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:

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COMMENTS FROM STAFF:

COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:

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ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned to Monday, April 18, 2022, 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