CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M
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REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBER
100 EAST LA HABRA BOULEVARD
LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA 90631
100 EAST LA HABRA BOULEVARD
LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA 90631
The Regular Meeting of the City Council for January 16, 2024, 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 Tuesday, January 16, 2024. 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.
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 Tuesday, January 16, 2024. 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. Conference with Legal Counsel Pending Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Lennar Homes of California, Inc., et al. v. City of La Habra; Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2021-01179515-CU-WM-WJC.
2. Lennar Homes of California, Inc., et al. v. City of La Habra; Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2021-01221710-CU-BC-WJC.
3. Californians for Home Ownership v. City of La Habra, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01325471-CU-WM-NJC.
4. Conference with Legal Counsel Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1); One (1) Potential Case.
ADJOURNMENT:
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.:
CALL TO ORDER: Council Chamber, Closed Session Room 112C
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:
CLOSED SESSION:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel Pending Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Lennar Homes of California, Inc., et al. v. City of La Habra; Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2021-01179515-CU-WM-WJC.
2. Lennar Homes of California, Inc., et al. v. City of La Habra; Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2021-01221710-CU-BC-WJC.
3. Californians for Home Ownership v. City of La Habra, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01325471-CU-WM-NJC.
4. Conference with Legal Counsel Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1); One (1) Potential Case.
ADJOURNMENT:
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.:
| CALL TO ORDER: |
Council Chamber |
| INVOCATION: |
Assistant City Attorney Collins |
| PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: |
Mayor Nigsarian |
| ROLL CALL: | Mayor Nigsarian Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza Councilmember Gomez Councilmember Medrano Councilmember Simonian |
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
1.
RECOGNITION OF THE LA HABRA GIRLS' SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
PUBLIC COMMENTS: When addressing the La Habra City Council, please complete a Speaker's Card before leaving the Council Chamber.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
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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 CLAIM OF MS. MARGARET GARCIA
That the City Council deny the claim of Ms. Margaret Garcia in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
3.
APPROVE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO LONG BEACH BMW MOTORCYCLES, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,907.34 FOR TWO NEW POLICE MOTORCYCLES
That the City Council:
A. Approve the purchase of two (2) new Police motorcycles to replace existing units utilizing the cooperative purchase provision of a competitively bid contract awarded by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, contract order #PO-SH-23008318-1 as allowed by La Habra Municipal Code Section 4.20.070 (C); and,
B. Appropriate $78,907.34 from the City's available unencumbered Fleet Replacement Fund balance for this purchase and authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order in that amount to Long Beach BMW Motorcycles, Long Beach, California, for the purchase of two new Police motorcycles to replace existing units.
4.
AWARD A CONTRACT TO Z&K CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE VISTA GRANDE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-P-22
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Z&K Consultants, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Vista Grande Park Improvement Project, City Project No. 1-P-22; and,
B. Authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Z&K Consultants, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Vista Grande Park Improvement Project, City Project No. 1-P-22, in an amount not to exceed $734,569, which includes a 10 percent contingency.
5.
APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE MONTWOOD PARK LIGHTING PROJECT FY22-23, CITY PROJECT NO. 3-P-22
That the City Council approve a Notice of Completion for the Montwood Park Lighting Project FY22-23, City Project No. 3-P-22, and authorize staff to submit the notice for recordation.
6.
APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 2023-1 WITH THE CITY OF BREA FOR THE LAMBERT ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT, REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM, CITY PROJECT NO. 7-TC-20
That the City Council approve Cooperative Agreement No. 2023-1 with the City of Brea for the Lambert Road Corridor Project, Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program, City Project No. 7-TC-20.
7.
APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT 2023/24 FOR THE VISTA GRANDE PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
That the City Council APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA APPROVING APPLICATION(S) FOR SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS FROM THE BUDGET ACT OF 2023, SEC. 19.561. (b) (75) $2,000,000 FOR THE CITY OF LA HABRA FOR THE VISTA GRANDE PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
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WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 00142091 THROUGH 00142414 TOTALING $4,320,224.05; AND APPROVE WIRE TRANSFERS DATED 1/31/24, TOTALING $935,931.36
That the City Council approve Nos. 00142091 through 00142414 totaling $4,320,224.05; and approve Wire Transfer dated 1/31/24, totaling $935,931.36.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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CITY-INITIATED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) 23-01 TO:
(1) AMEND CHAPTER 2 (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) AND APPENDIX C (GLOSSARY OF TERMS) TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH THE HOUSING ELEMENT;
(2) AMEND CHAPTER 7 (COMMUNITY SAFETY) AND ADD NEW APPENDICES D (CLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABILITIES ASSESSMENT) AND E (HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ASSESSMENT) TO COMPLY WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65302(G) AND SENATE BILL 1000 (2016) RELATED TO WILDFIRE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE; AND,
(3) AMEND CHAPTER 8 (IMPLEMENTATION MANUAL) TO INCLUDE THE NEW POLICIES AND ADD NEW PROGRAMS AS PART OF THE UPDATES TO CHAPTER 2 (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) AND CHAPTER 7 (COMMUNITY SAFETY).
(1) AMEND CHAPTER 2 (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) AND APPENDIX C (GLOSSARY OF TERMS) TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH THE HOUSING ELEMENT;
(2) AMEND CHAPTER 7 (COMMUNITY SAFETY) AND ADD NEW APPENDICES D (CLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABILITIES ASSESSMENT) AND E (HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ASSESSMENT) TO COMPLY WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65302(G) AND SENATE BILL 1000 (2016) RELATED TO WILDFIRE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE; AND,
(3) AMEND CHAPTER 8 (IMPLEMENTATION MANUAL) TO INCLUDE THE NEW POLICIES AND ADD NEW PROGRAMS AS PART OF THE UPDATES TO CHAPTER 2 (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) AND CHAPTER 7 (COMMUNITY SAFETY).
That the City Council APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. ____ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 23-01 TO: (1) AMEND CHAPTER 2 (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) AND APPENDIX C (GLOSSARY OF TERMS) TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH THE HOUSING ELEMENT; (2) AMEND CHAPTER 7 (COMMUNITY SAFETY) AND ADD NEW APPENDICES D (CLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT) AND E (HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY ASSESSMENT) TO COMPLY WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65302(G) AND SENATE BILL 1000 (2016) RELATED TO WILDFIRE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE; AND (3) AMEND CHAPTER 8 (IMPLEMENTATION MANUAL) TO INCLUDE THE NEW POLICIES AND ADD NEW PROGRAMS AS PART OF THE UPDATES TO CHAPTER 2 (DEVELOPMENT) AND CHAPTER 7 (COMMUNITY SAFETY); AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 23-01 IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES.
CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
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CONSIDER EXPIRING TERMS AND VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION, COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF
That the City Council:
A. Reappoint eligible and interested Planning Commissioners and/or Community Services Commissioners who have expiring terms; or,
B. Direct staff to advertise vacancies on the Planning Commission, Community Services Commission, and Beautification Committee that will occur due to expiring terms or resignations, and schedule interviews with eligible candidates.
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ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned to Monday, February 5, 2024, 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.
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