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, DECEMBER 19, 2022

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 19, 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 City 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 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 19, 2022, or by viewing the meeting live through the City of La Habra website and clicking on "Watch Live" at 6:30 p.m.

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 Jones
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:	Councilmember/Director Espinoza
ROLL CALL:	Mayor/Director Medrano Mayor Pro Tem/Director Gomez Councilmember/Director Espinoza Councilmember/Director Nigsarian Councilmember/Director Simonian

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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:

RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING MAYOR MEDRANO FOR HIS SERVICES FROM DECEMBER 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 2022

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APPROVE AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

That the City Council APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. ______ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.

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INSTALLATION OF NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS:
Administration of Oath of Office to Jose Medrano, James "Jim" Gomez, and Daren Nigsarian; and presentation of Certificates of Election.

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

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RECOGNITION OF THE 2022 HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING "LIGHT UP THE SEASON" AWARD RECIPIENTS

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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.

CITY COUNCIL, AGENCY & AUTHORITIES:

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 2022-December 2023);

B. Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term (December 2022-December 2023);

C. Chair and Vice Chair for the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency for a one-year term (December 2022-December 2023);

D. Chair and Vice Chair for the Civic Improvement Authority for a one-year term (December 2022-December 2023);

E. Chair and Vice Chair for the Housing Authority for a one-year term (December 2022-December 2023);

F. Delegate Representative to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District for a two-year or four-year term;

G. Delegate and Alternate Representative to the Orange County Sanitation District for a one-year term (December 2022-December 2023);

H. 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 2023;

I. Two Councilmembers to serve on the Internal Audit Committee for a one-year term (December 2022-December 2023);

J. Delegate and Alternate Representative to the Orange County Library Advisory Board for a two-year term (December 2022-December 2024);

K. Appointment by the Mayor of one Councilmember to serve on the Emergency Preparedness Council as Vice Chair for a one-year term (December 2022-December 2023); and

L. One Citizen-At-Large vacancy on the La Habra Rewards Fund Committee with an indefinite term.

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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.

CITY COUNCIL:

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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 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 DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. DAN CADALORA

That the City Council deny the claim of Mr. Dan Caladora in order to set a definite six-month Statue of Limitations date.

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AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BPE LLC, FOR PAVING CYPRESS STREET PRIOR TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 901 LESLIE STREET, BOUNDED BY LESLIE STREET AND CYPRESS STREET, AND DEPOSIT THE AMOUNT OF $175,000 INTO ESCROW

That the City Council:

A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BPE LLC. to deposit the amount of $175,000 into escrow for paving Cypress Street prior to certificate of occupancy for property located at 901 Leslie Street, bounded by Leslie Street and Cypress Street; and

B. Authorize staff to prepare plans and specifications for the improvements of Cypress Street from subject property to Imperial Boulevard.

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REJECT BID RECEIVED FOR THE MONTWOOD PARK LIGHTING PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 3-P-22

That the City Council reject the bid received from Scansys, Inc., for the Montwood Park Lighting Project, City Project No. 3-P-22.

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APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO UNLIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., FOR HOME DEMOLITION AT 107 EAST 2ND AVENUE, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-D-23

That the City Council
A. Approve Plans and Specifications for Home Demolition at 107 East 2nd Avenue, City Project No. 1-D-23; and

B. Award construction contract for the Home Demolition at 107 East 2nd Avenue, City Project No. 1-D-23 to Unlimited Environmental Inc., of Long Beach, California, in the amount of $49,000 and reject all other bids; and

C. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Unlimited Environmental Inc., of Long Beach, California, in the amount of $49,000, and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Unlimited Environmental Inc. of Long Beach, California, in the amount of $58,800; which includes a twenty percent (20%) contingency.

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APPROVE A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE ANNUAL MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT

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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WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 00136800 THROUGH 00137083 TOTALING $1,542,139.12

That the City Council approve Nos. 00136800 through 00137083 totaling $1,542,139.12.

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SUCCESSOR AGENCY:

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 20, 2022
July 5, 2022
July 18, 2022
August 1, 2022
August 15, 2022
September 6, 2022
September 19, 2022
October 3, 2022
October 17, 2022
November 7, 2022
November 21, 2022
December 5, 2022

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CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY:

APPROVE LA HABRA CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES

That the Civic Improvement Authority approve the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority Meeting Minutes of:

June 20, 2022
July 5, 2022
July 18, 2022
August 1, 2022
August 15, 2022
September 6, 2022
September 19, 2022
October 3, 2022
October 17, 2022
November 7, 2022
November 21, 2022
December 5, 2022

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HOUSING AUTHORITY:

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 5, 2022.

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CITY COUNCIL, AGENCY & AUTHORITIES:

APPROVE ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023

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 City's Annual Investment Policy for implementation beginning January 1, 2023.

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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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Rhonda J. Barone, CMC
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary