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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.
 
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2025
 
 
COUNCIL CHAMBER
100 EAST LA HABRA BOULEVARD
LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA  90631

The Regular Meeting of the City Council for April 7, 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, April 7, 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 Collins
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
 
Mayor Pro Tem Medrano
ROLL CALL: Mayor Espinoza
Mayor Pro Tem Medrano
Councilmember Gomez
Councilmember Lampkin
Councilmember Nigsarian
 
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
 
1.
RECOGNITION OF NEWLY DESIGNATED CITY ATTORNEY KEITH F. COLLINS
 
 
2.
RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONER GABRIELA GARCIA
 
 
3.
RECOGNITION OF DEANNA PUTNAM AS THE ORANGE COUNTY CUE 2025 ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR
 
 
4.
RECOGNITION OF ALAN HUIZAR IN HONOR OF ARTWORK AT THE 2025 ORANGE COUNTY MUSIC AND ARTS ADMINISTRATOR AWARDS
 
 
5.
PROCLAIM MAY 1, 2025, AS A DAY SET APART FOR THE ANNUAL MAYOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST IN RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
 
 
6.
PROCLAIM APRIL 2025 AS DONATE LIFE MONTH IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
 
 
7.
PROCLAIM APRIL 2025 AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
 
 
8.
PROCLAIM APRIL 12, 2025, AS EARTH DAY/ARBOR DAY IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
 
 
9.
PROCLAIM APRIL 13 - 19, 2025, NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
 
 
10.
PROCLAIM APRIL 13 - 19, 2025, AS NATIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER APPRECIATION 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.
 
 
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.  
1.
PROCEDURAL WAIVER: Waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances and approval and adoption of same by reading title only.
 
2.
APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF  ORDINANCE NO. CC 2025-01 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
 
 
That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. CC 2025-01.
 
3.
APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF  ORDINANCE NO. CC 2025-02 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
 
 
That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. CC 2025-02.
 
4.
APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF CRAWFORD PRAXIS RISK SERVICES, INC. ON BEHALF OF SUTTON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
 

That the City Council deny the claim of Crawford Praxis Risk Services, Inc. on behalf of Sutton National Insurance Company in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
 
5.
APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MS. VANESSA ESPINOZA
 

That the City Council deny the claim of Ms. Vanessa Espinoza in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
 
6.
APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. LUIS HERNANDEZ
 

That the City Council deny the claim of Mr. Luis Hernandez in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
 
7.
APPROVE THE CITY'S EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE POLICY RENEWAL FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM
 

That the City Council authorize the City Manager to place the City's primary earthquake policy with Landmark American Insurance Company at a policy limit of $5 million and assign excess coverage of $88.68 million to General Security Insurance, Palomar Excess and Surplus Insurance, Trisura Specialty Insurance, and Transverse Specialty Insurance for a one-year term from April 19, 2025, through April 19, 2026.
 
8.
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 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.
 
9.
APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE EMERGENCY ROOF BEAM REPAIRS AT THE CITY OF LA HABRA CHILD DEVELOPMENT MAIN OFFICE LOCATED AT 215 NORTH EUCLID STREET, LA HABRA, CA 90631
 

That the City Council approve the Notice of Completion for the Emergency Roof Beam Repairs at the City of La Habra Child Development Center Main Office located at 215 North Euclid Street, La Habra, CA 90631; and authorize staff to file a Notice of Completion for recordation.
 
10.
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH CABINETS INSTALLATION MASTER FOR THE KITCHEN RENOVATION AT THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC)
 

That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Cabinets Installation Master for an amount not to exceed $48,000; and,

B. Approve an appropriation of $28,320 from the state grant-funded General Child Care Contract Fund and $19,680 from the state grant-funded California State Preschool Program to complete the necessary funding for this project.
 
11.
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH MDJ MANAGMENT LLC.  FOR WALL REPAIRS AT THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT MAIN OFFICE
 
 
That the City Council:
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for the City of La Habra Child Development Main Office Wall Repairs with MDJ Management, LLC., and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to MDJ Management, LLC, in the amount of $294,500 ; with a 20% contingency of $58,900; for a total project cost of $353,400;

B. Authorize staff to retain Willdan Engineering for construction management and inspection services from the City of La Habra Engineering Division's On Call Consultant Agreement to oversee the construction of this project, in an amount not to exceed $72,772;

C. 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;

D. Approve an appropriation of $216,690.48 from the California State Preschool Contract Grant Fund and $150,581.52 from the General Child Care Contract Grant Fund to fully fund the costs of this project; and,

E. Approve an appropriation of $58,900 of General Capital Project Funds to fund the cost of Construction Contingency for this project. 
 
12.
APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CITY 'S WORKFORCE INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) AGREEMENT FOR YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, CONTRACT NO. MA-012-24010395
 
 
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Agreement for Youth Program Services with the County of Orange, increasing the City's Ready S.E.T. OC program funding from $2,835,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to $3,105,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026.
 
13.
WARRANTS:  APPROVE NOS. 3262 THROUGH 3526 TOTALING $3,746,855.09
 

That the City Council approve Nos.3262 through 3526 totaling $3,746,855.09.
 
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.
 
1.
LA HABRA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
 

That the City Council:
A.  Receive and file this report; and,

B.  Provide direction to staff.
 
MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
 
 
COMMENTS FROM STAFF:
 
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
 
ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned to Monday, April 21, 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