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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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

The Regular Meeting of the City Council for February 20, 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, February 20, 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.: Cancelled.

REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.:

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

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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT: None.

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

PRESENTATION BY THE CITY OF LA HABRA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

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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 February 5, 2024.

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. DANNY LOPEZ

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

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APPROVE THE CITY'S PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICY RENEWAL FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM

That the City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the City's property insurance policy for all City-owned properties with Travelers Property Casualty Company of America. If approved, the term of the policy will be from March 1, 2024, through March 1, 2025, with a $5,000 deductible at an annual premium cost of $137,588.

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APPROVE THE CITY'S EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE POLICY RENEWAL FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM FROM MARCH 20, 2024, THROUGH MARCH 20, 2025

That the City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the City's excess Workers' Compensation reinsurance policy with Safety National Casualty with a policy limit of $50 million and a Self-Insured Retention (SIR), or deductible, of $1 million per claim for all employees at an annual premium cost of $230,709 for the period of March 20, 2024, through March 20, 2025.

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APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CORONA PARK SHADE STRUCTURE PROJECT AT 735 5TH AVENUE, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-P-23

That the City Council approve the Notice of Completion for the Corona Park Shade Structure Project at 735 5th Avenue, City Project No. 1-P-23, and authorize staff to submit the Notice of Completion for recordation.

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APPROVE AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MDJ MANAGEMENT, LLC, FOR THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM ROOF & HVAC IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 8-B-23

That the City Council:
A. Approve to waive the competitive bidding process per La Habra Municipal Code Section 4.20.070 (C) "Exceptions to bidding requirement for purchase of goods and services"; and

B. Award a contract to MDJ Management, LLC. for the Children's Museum Roof and HVAC Improvements, City Project No. 8-B-23; and

C. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with MDJ Management, LLC., and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to MDJ Management, LLC, in the amount of $1,226,328, which includes a 20 percent (20%) contingency; and,

D. Allocate an additional $726,328 from the Facility Improvement Reserve to fully fund the Children's Museum Roof and HVAC Improvements, City Project No. 8-B-23.

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APPROVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) GOVERNING BOARD RESOLUTION FOR FEDERAL GRANT YEARS (FYS) 2023, 2024, AND 2025

That the City Council:
A. Approve and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, Director of Finance and Chief of Police to serve as the City's "Authorized Agents" for the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) project as follows: APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2024-____ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, OR CHIEF OF POLICE TO SERVE AS THE CITY'S AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) FOR FEDERAL GRANT YEAR 2023, FEDERAL GRANT YEAR 2024, AND FEDERAL GRANT YEAR 2025; and,

B. Approve and authorize any of the designated Authorized Agents to execute EMPG related Grant Assurances, Certification, Terms and Conditions, and Agreements to transfer funds for Federal Grant Years 2023, 2024, and 2025.

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WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 00142664 THROUGH 00142858 TOTALING $1,802,789.92

That the City Council approve Nos. 00142664 through 00142858 totaling $1,802,789.92.

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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 OPTIONS TO FILL AN EXPECTED VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL

That the City Council provide direction to staff regarding a process to fill an expected vacancy on the City Council.

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MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:

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COMMENTS FROM STAFF:

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COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:

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ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned to Monday, March 4, 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.

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