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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA

ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M
&
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
&
REGULAR JOINT MEETING WITH THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA,
LA HABRA CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY,
CITY OF LA HABRA HOUSING AUTHORITY,
AND LA HABRA UTILITY AUTHORITY

 
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024
 
 
COUNCIL CHAMBER
100 EAST LA HABRA BOULEVARD
LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA  90631

The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Regular Joint Meeting with the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of La Habra, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority for November 4, 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 and Regular Joint Meeting with the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of La Habra, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority by attending in person or submitting written comments via email to cc@lahabraca.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 – PROPERTY:  216 NORTH EUCLID STREET (APN 022-062-27); CITY NEGOTIATOR JIM SADRO, CITY MANAGER; NEGOTIATING PARTIES; SUSSOEV JM & DD Fam Trust, OWNER; UNDER NEGOTIATION:  PRICE AND TERMS.

ADJOURNMENT:

REGULAR MEETING & REGULAR JOINT MEETING 6:30 P.M.:
 
CALL TO ORDER:
 
Council Chamber
INVOCATION:
 
City Attorney/Legal Counsel Jones
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
 
Mayor Pro Tem/Director Espinoza
ROLL CALL: Mayor/Director Nigsarian 
Mayor Pro Tem/Director Espinoza
Councilmember/Director Gomez
Councilmember/Director Medrano
Councilmember/Director Surich
 
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
 
1.
PRESENTATION BY THE LA HABRA HOST LIONS CLUB
 
 
2.
PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 10-16, 2024, AS "NATIONAL NURSE PRACTITIONER WEEK" IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
 
 
3.
PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 11-15, 2024, AS "LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL WEEK" IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
 
 
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:
Senate Bill 1439 ("SB 1439") amended Government Code Section 84308 to expand the regulation of campaign contributions in excess of $250 from donors involved in certain matters before the legislative body.  If the donor has a matter pending before the agency, and the official received a campaign contribution from the donor in excess of $250 in the prior 12 months, the official must publicly disclose the contribution and cannot in any way participate in the decision of the matter. The donor also has a duty to disclose the contribution on the record.

In the 12 months following the decision, a local official cannot receive campaign contributions in excess of $250 from a donor with an economic interest in the governmental decision.  Public officials are encouraged to closely track all campaign contributions which collectively exceed $250 in any 12-month period from any single source.
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.
 

CITY COUNCIL:
 
Play video for item: CONSENT CALENDAR: Senate Bill 1439 (“SB 1439”) amended Government Code Section 84308 to expand the regulation of campaign contributions in excess of $250 from donors involved in certain matters before the legislative body.  If the donor has a matter pending before the agency, and the official received a campaign contribution from the donor in excess of $250 in the prior 12 months, the official must publicly disclose the contribution and cannot in any way participate in the decision of the matter. The donor also has a duty to disclose the contribution on the record. In the 12 months following the decision, a local official cannot receive campaign contributions in excess of $250 from a donor with an economic interest in the governmental decision.  Public officials are encouraged to closely track all campaign contributions which collectively exceed $250 in any 12-month period from any single source.   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.   CITY COUNCIL:
1.
PROCEDURAL WAIVER: Waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances and approval and adoption of same by reading title only.
 
2.
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 October 21, 2024.
 
3.
APPROVE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
 

That the City Council receive and file the Community Services Commission of the City of La Habra meeting minutes for:
  • August 9, 2023
  • September 13, 2023
  • October 11, 2023
  • November 8, 2023
  • December 13, 2023
  • January 17, 2024
  • February 15, 2024
  • March 13, 2024
  • April 10, 2024
  • May 8, 2024
  • June 12, 2024
  • August 14, 2024
 
4.
APPROVE A PROXY NOMINATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DOMESTIC WATER COMPANY (CDWC) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 

That the City Council:
A.  Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Notice of Nomination of Directors for the California Domestic Water Company (CDWC) Board to nominate Richard Jones for the office of Director; and,

B.  Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute proxy votes for the election of Directors to the CDWC Board for the election to be held at the CDWC Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled on November 15, 2024.
 
5.
APPROVE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO QUINN COMPANY, INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $231,677.55 FOR ONE (1) NEW WHEEL LOADER
 

That the City Council:
A.  Per La Habra Municipal Code Section 4.20.070 (C), utilize the cooperative purchase provision of a competitively bid contract awarded by the State of Minnesota, contract order #011723 for the purchase of one (1) new Caterpillar (CAT) 930 Wheel Loader to replace existing units; and,

B.  Authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order in the amount of $231,677.55 from the Fleet Replacement Fund to Quinn Company, Industry, California, for the purchase of one (1) new wheel loader to replace an existing unit.
 
6.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT WITH FALCK MOBILE HEALTH CORPORATION FOR EMS EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
 

That the City Council:
A.  Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the City's agreement with Falck Mobile Health Corporation, DBA Care Ambulance Service Inc. (Falck), for EMS Emergency Transportation Services;and

B.  Authorize the City Manager to execute the option to extend the agreement with Falck in future years in accordance with the fee schedule in Amendment No. 2.
 
7.
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH MDJ MANAGEMENT, LLC. FOR EMERGENCY ROOF BEAM REPAIRS AT THE CITY OF LA HABRA CHILD DEVELOPMENT MAIN OFFICE
 

That the City Council:
A. Approve the waiver of the competitive bidding process per La Habra Municipal Code Section 4.20.070 (A) in case of an emergency as determined by the City Manager;

B. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for the City of La Habra Child Development Main Office Roof Improvements with MDJ Management, LLC., and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to MDJ Management, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $44,500; and,

C. Approve an appropriation of up to $44,500 from the California State Preschool Contract Grant Fund.
 
8.
WARRANTS:  APPROVE NOS. 00145315 THROUGH 00145317 TOTALING $82,953.87; AND NOS.1079 THROUGH 1250 TOTALING $3,497,790.93; AND APPROVE WIRE TRANSFERS DATED 10/24/2024, TOTALING $1,657,432.50
 

That the City Council approve Nos.00145315 through 00145317 totaling $82,953.87; and approve Nos.1079 through 1250 totaling $3,497,790.93; and approve Wire Transfers dated 10/24/2024, totaling $1,657,432.50.
 
CITY COUNCIL, AGENCY, & AUTHORITIES:
 
1.
APPROVE AMENDMENT OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS FOR THE LA HABRA CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE LA HABRA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ESTABLISH THE MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM AS THE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR OF THESE AGENCIES
 

That the City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority:
A.  APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC, SA, AND HA 2024-__ ENTITLED: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, AND THE LA HABRA HOUSING AUTHORITY AMENDING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE LA HABRA CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY; and,

B.  APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. SA 2024-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA ADOPTING AMENDED BYLAWS.
 
SUCCESSOR AGENCY:
 
1.
APPROVE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA MEETING MINUTES
 

That the Successor Agency approve the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of La Habra Meeting Minutes of:
  • August 19, 2024
  • September 3, 2024
  • September 16, 2024
  • October 7, 2024
  • October 21, 2024
 
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY:
 
1.
APPROVE LA HABRA CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
 

That the Civic Improvement Authority approve the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority Meeting Minutes of:
  • August 19, 2024
  • September 3, 2024
  • September 16, 2024
  • October 7, 2024
  • October 21, 2024
 
HOUSING AUTHORITY: 
 
1.
APPROVE CITY OF LA HABRA HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
 

That the Housing Authority approve the City of La Habra Housing Authority Meeting Minutes of:
  • September 16, 2024
  • October 7, 2024
  • October 21, 2024
 
UTILITY AUTHORITY:
 
1.
APPROVE CITY OF LA HABRA UTILITY AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
 

That the City of La Habra Utility Authority approve the Utility Authority Meeting Minutes of:
  • October 7, 2024
  • October 21, 2024
 
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION:
 
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None at this time.
 
CONSIDERATION ITEMS:  None at this time.
 
MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
 
 
COMMENTS FROM STAFF:
 
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS:
 
ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned to Monday, November 18, 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/Secretary