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, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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

The Regular Meeting of the City Council for September 18, 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, September 18, 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.:

CALL TO ORDER: Council Chamber, Closed Session Room 112c

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

CLOSED SESSION:

1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Potential initiation of litigation: (One case).

ADJOURNMENT:

REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.:

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

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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 2023 AS "WORLD ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 26, 2023, AS "HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS 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.

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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:

August 21, 2023
September 5, 2023

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. CHRISTOPHER DROULIAS

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

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF ISAAC HOLGUIN

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

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. MITCHELL PHILLIP

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

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APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THREE-YEAR AGREEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED PLANNING SERVICES

That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into three-year agreements with (1) City Advisors, (2) Infrastructure Engineers, (3) MIG Inc, (4) VCA Code, and (5) Willdan Engineering to provide professional general and specialized planning services on an as-needed basis.

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APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT A PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE, L.P., AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO

That the City Council "APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. ____ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT A PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE, LC, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO" for Monday, October 16, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in accordance with the California Public Utilities Code.

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WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 00140411 THROUGH 00140852 TOTALING $3,404,932.08

That the City Council approve Nos. 00140411 through 00140852 totaling $3,404.932.08.

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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION:

COMMENTS FROM STAFF:

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 THE 2022-2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT THE REPORT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

That the City Council conduct a public hearing to review and approve the 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and authorize staff to submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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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.

CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AD HOC PLANNING COMMITTEE AND A COMMUNITY SERVICES NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION

That the City Council:
A. Approve the formation of a Centennial Celebration Ad Hoc Planning Committee to assist with the planning for the City's 100-year birthday celebration that will occur in 2025; and,

B. Approve the formation of a Community Services Non-Profit Foundation to assist with fundraising efforts to support the City's Centennial Celebration, as well as provide fundraising opportunities to support the City's other future community based programs, services, activities and events.

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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, October 2, 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