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, MARCH 17, 2025

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

The Regular Meeting of the City Council for March 17, 2025, 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, March 17, 2025. 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 Labor Negotiator per Government Code Section 54957.6 — Agency Representative: Jim Sadro, City Manager; Employee Organizations: La Habra Police Association Sworn and Civilian employee(s).

ADJOURNMENT:

REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.:

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

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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS: None at this time.

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.

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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 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2025

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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:

September 11, 2024
October 9, 2024
November 13, 2024
December 11, 2024
January 8, 2025

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. STUART MCFEELY

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

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APPROVE THE CITY'S EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE POLICY FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM

That the City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the City's excess Workers' Compensation reinsurance policy with Midwest Employers Casualty Company and a Self-Insured Retention (SIR), or deductible, of $1 million per claim for all employees at an annual premium cost of $180,011 for the period of March 20, 2025, through March 20, 2026.

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CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES WITH JONES MAYER

That the City Council approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for City Attorney Services with Jones Mayer designating Keith Collins as the City Attorney and Brittany Roberto as the Assistant City Attorney.

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RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA GENERAL PLAN FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024

That the City Council receive and file the Annual Report on the implementation of the City of La Habra General Plan for calendar year 2024, and authorize the Director of Community and Economic Development to forward the document to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) per Government Code Section 65400.

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APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO GENESIS BUILDERS, INC. FOR THE VISTA GRANDE PARK RESTROOM PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-P-25

That the City Council:
A. Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Vista Grande Park Restroom Project, City Project No. 1-P-25;

B. Award a construction contract for the Vista Grande Park Restroom Project, City Project No. 1-P-25 to Genesis Builders, Inc., of Fullerton, California, in the amount of $1,020,000 and reject all other bids;

C. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Genesis Builders, Inc., and issue a purchase order in the amount of $1,122,000; which includes a 10 percent contingency; and,

D. Approve an appropriation of $877,000 from available, unencumbered Park Acquisition Funds to fully fund construction, construction management, labor compliance, inspection, and design support services associated with the Vista Grande Park Restroom Project, City Project No. 1-P-25.

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WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 3022 THROUGH 3210 TOTALING $2,543,128.05; AND APPROVE WIRE TRANSFERS DATED 3/10/25, TOTALING $102,834.38

That the City Council approve Nos. 3022 through 3210 totaling $2,543,128.05; and approve Wire Transfer dated 3/10/25, totaling $102,834.38.

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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION:

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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.

A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PUD2M24-0002) TO CONSTRUCT 22 DWELLING UNITS (TOWNHOMES) AT 300 SOUTH WALNUT STREET (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 298-066-16)

That the City Council introduce the first reading of ORDINANCE NO. 2025-__ ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE REQUIRED FINDINGS AND APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PUD2M24-0002) TO CONSTRUCT A 22-UNIT RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX (TOWNHOMES) (INCLUDING FOUR UNITS FOR SALE TO MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS) AT 300 SOUTH WALNUT STREET (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 298-066-16), AS PER THE APPROVED PLANS AND SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, AND MAKING THE DETERMINATION THAT THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD2M24-0002) IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15332, CLASS 32: "INFILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS" OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES.

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A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PUD2M24-0001) TO CONSTRUCT 21 DWELLING UNITS (APARTMENT HOMES) AT THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ADDRESSED AS 920 WEST LA HABRA BOULEVARD (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 298-011-021) AND AN INCLUSIONARY HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH THE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF ORANGE FOR RESTRICTION OF TWO UNITS TO BE LEASED TO MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS

That the City Council:
A. Introduce for first reading ORDINANCE NO. 2025-__ ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE REQUIRED FINDINGS AND APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PUD2M24-0001) TO CONSTRUCT 21 DWELLING UNITS (APARTMENT HOMES), INCLUDING TWO AFFORDABLE UNITS FOR RENT TO MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, ON A 1.59 ACRE LOT AT THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ADDRESSED AS 920 WEST LA HABRA BOULEVARD (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 298-011-021), AS PER THE APPROVED PLANS AND SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, AND MAKING THE DETERMINATION THAT THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD2M24-0001) IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15332, CLASS 32: "INFILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS" OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES; and,

B. APPROVE AN INCLUSIONARY HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH THE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF ORANGE FOR TWO MODERATE-INCOME RENTAL UNITS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE INCLUSIONARY HOUSING AGREEMENT.

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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 OF COMMISSIONERS AND ALTERNATES TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION

That the City Council:
A. Consider and appoint one individual to the Planning Commission to fill an unscheduled vacancy with a two-year term that will expire on March 31, 2027, and up to two individuals to serve as alternates; and,

B. Consider and appoint two individuals to the Community Services Commission to fill two 3-year terms that will expire on March 31, 2028, and up to two individuals to serve as alternates.

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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, April 7, 2025, 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