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 15, 2024

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

The Regular Meeting of the City Council for April 15, 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 Monday, April 15, 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. Worker's Compensation Claim per Government Code Section 54956.95; Claimant: Janine Gordon EAMS No. ADJ14132366.

2. Conference With Real Property Negotiator Per Government Code Section 54956.8 – Property: 216 South Euclid Street #A and #B (APN 022-174-07); City Negotiator Jim Sadro, City Manager; Negotiating Parties: Sussoev J M & D D Fam Trust, Owner; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.

ADJOURNMENT:

REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.:

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

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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

RECOGNITION OF THE LA HABRA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM ON ITS CIF CHAMPIONSHIP

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RECOGNITION OF THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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PROCLAIM MAY 2, 2024, AS A DAY SET APART FOR THE ANNUAL MAYOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST IN RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

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PROCLAIM APRIL 2024 AS DONATE LIFE MONTH IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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PROCLAIM APRIL 27, 2024, AS EARTH DAY/ARBOR DAY IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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PROCLAIM APRIL 2024 AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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PROCLAIM APRIL 2024 AS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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PROCLAIM APRIL 6 - 12, 2024, AS THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD

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PROCLAIM APRIL 14 - 20, 2024, NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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PROCLAIM APRIL 14 - 20, 2024, AS NATIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK 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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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 APPOINTMENT TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE LA HABRA CITY COUNCIL AND CHAIR OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA

That the City Council consider and appoint:
A. One individual to fill the vacancy on the La Habra City Council due to the resignation of former City Councilmember Steve Simonian; and,

B. One member of City Council to serve as Chair of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of La Habra, which was previously held by former City Councilmember Steve Simonian.

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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 Regular Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2024, and Regular Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2024.

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. ANTONIO YEPEZ

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

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. EDUARDO GUTIERREZ

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

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MS. LILIANA ALATORRE

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

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MS. TATIANA FONSECA

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

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. RIGOBERTO ARAGON AND MS. LORAINE ARAGON

That the City Council deny the claim of Mr. Rigoberto Aragon and Ms. Loraine Aragon in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.

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APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR ALLEY NO. 27, 45, AND 86 IMPROVEMENT, FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021, CITY PROJECT NO. 2-R-20

That the City Council approve the Notice of Completion for the Alley No. 27, 45, and 86 Improvement, Fiscal Year 2020-2021, City Project No. 2-R-20, and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion for recordation.

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APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION AND SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019, CITY PROJECT NO. 8-R-18

That the City Council approve the Notice of Completion for the Annual Residential Street Rehabilitation and Slurry Seal Project, Fiscal Year 2018-2019, City Project No. 8-R-18, and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion for recordation.

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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 ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO QUINN COMPANY, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,366.12 FOR ONE (1) NEW BACKHOE LOADER

That the City Council:
A. Waive formal bid requirements per La Habra Municipal Code Section 4.20.070 (C) and utilize the cooperative purchase provision of a competitive bid contract awarded by the State of Minnesota, contract order #020223, for the purchase of one (1) new Caterpillar (CAT) 430 Backhoe Loader to replace existing units; and,

B. Authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order in the amount of $175,366.12 from the Fleet Replacement Fund to Quinn Company, City of Industry, California, for the purchase of one (1) new backhoe loader to replace an existing unit.

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WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 00143398 THROUGH 00143553 TOTALING $2,597,302.50; AND APPROVE WIRE TRANSFERS DATED 4/30/24, TOTALING $632,072.76

That the City Council approve Nos. 00143398 through 00143553 totaling $2,597,302.50; and approve Wire Transfer dated 4/30/24, totaling $632,072.76.

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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION:

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 APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

That the City Council:
A. Receive public comments;

B. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for the City of La Habra Community Development Block Grant Program; and,

C. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the City of La Habra's annual application and certifications and submit the Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for its Community Development Block Grant Funding Approval/Agreement in the amount of $595,000. Staff will proportionally increase/decrease recommended amounts for administration and public services projects based on the increased/decreased percentage of the final CDBG allocation.

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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, May 6, 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