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 3, 2023

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

The Regular Meeting of the City Council for April 3, 2023, 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 by attending in person or submitting written comments via email to cc@lahabraca.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023. 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 6:30 P.M.:

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

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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONER MARIE LAVEAGA

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PROCLAIM APRIL 9-15, 2023 NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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PROCLAIM APRIL 9 - 15, 2023 AS NATIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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PROCLAIM APRIL 2023 AS DONATE LIFE MONTH IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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PROCLAIM APRIL 2023 AS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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PROCLAIM APRIL 22, 2023, AS EARTH DAY/ARBOR DAY IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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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 20, 2023.

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MS. JANET ORTIZ

That the City Council deny the claim of Ms. Janet Ortiz in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. MAGED FAYEZ

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

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MS. CHERISE WIESSNER

That the City Council deny the claim of Ms. Cherise Wiessner in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. ART ACOSTA

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

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MS. ELIZABETH STEVES

That the City Council deny the claim of Ms. Elizabeth Steves in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.

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APPROVE A COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH SBA 2012 TC ASSETS FOR 1400 WEST WHITTIER BOULEVARD/LA BONITA PARK CLOCK TOWER

That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a communications site lease agreement renewal with SBA 2012 TC Assets for a wireless telecommunications facility located at 1400 West Whittier Boulevard at the La Bonita Park Clock Tower.

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APPROVE THE CITY'S EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE POLICY RENEWAL FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM FROM APRIL 19, 2023, THROUGH APRIL 19, 2024

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 $73.95 million to Landmark America Insurance, General Security Insurance, Palomar Excess and Surplus Insurance, Trisura Specialty Insurance, and Transverse Specialty Insurance for a one-year term from April 19, 2023, through April 19, 2024.

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APPROVE TEMPORARY SIGNS FOR THE LA HABRA CITRUS FAIR

That the City Council approve temporary signs for the La Habra Citrus Fair, to be displayed 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 THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 (FY2023-24) CITY OF LA HABRA LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

That the City Council adopt the proposed FY2023-24 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 approved Legislative Platform.

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WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 00138330 THROUGH 00138429 TOTALING $1,612,965.15

That the City Council approve Nos. 00138330 through 00138429 totaling $1,612,965.15

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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.

FIRE SERVICES CONTRACT REVIEW AND DIRECTION

That the City Council direct staff to enter into negotiations with the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) to renew the expiring agreement for fire protection services and return to Council with the results of negotiations, at which time, Council may elect to approve terms and conditions of a renewed agreement, or direct staff to pursue alternative options for fire protection services.

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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 17, 2023, 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