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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, APRIL 21, 2025
 
 
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 April 21, 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 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, April 21, 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 & REGULAR JOINT MEETING 6:30 P.M.:
 
CALL TO ORDER:
 
Council Chamber
INVOCATION:
 
City Attorney/Legal Counsel Collins
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
 
Councilmember/Director Gomez
ROLL CALL: Mayor/Chair Espinoza
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Medrano
Councilmember/Director Gomez
Councilmember/Director Lampkin
Councilmember/Director Nigsarian
 
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
 
1.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO ARBOLITA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BEING NAMED A 2025 CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL
 
 
2.
PROCLAIM APRIL 2025 AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
 
 
3.
PROCLAIM APRIL 5 -11, 2025, AS THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
 
 
4.
PROCLAIM APRIL 21-25, 2025, AS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH 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/Director, 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/Director, 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 DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. RICHARD AKLES
 

That the City Council deny the claim of Mr. Richard Akles in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
 
3.
APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (FY25-26) CITY OF LA HABRA LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
 

That the City Council adopt the proposed FY25-26 City of La Habra Legislative Platform and authorize staff to prepare letters of support or opposition to legislative bills for the Mayor's signature, as needed and in accordance with the approved Legislative Platform.
 
4.
APPROVE THE ANNUAL SOFTWARE RENEWAL OF TWO PALO ALTO FIREWALLS AND CORTEX END-POINT SECURITY SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,790.20
 

That the City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the software license with Palo Alto (PA) Network through Dell Computers for a total cost of $71,790.20.
 
5.
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH DFS FLOORING FOR THE FLOOR REPAIRS AT THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
 

That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with DFS Flooring for an amount not to exceed $74,342.85; and,

B. Approve an appropriation of $45,034.80 from the state grant-funded General Child Care Contract Fund (CCTR), $23,828.18 from the state grant-funded California State Preschool Program (CSPP), and $5,479.87 from Day Care Home Food Program (DCH) to complete the necessary funding for this project.
 
6.
APPROVE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH PROVIDENCE ST. JUDE MEDICAL CENTER ACCEPTING FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,899
 

That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with Providence St. Jude Medical Center accepting funding in the amount of $23,899 to fund the cost of a grant writing consultant, support for the implementation of the SPARK (Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids) Physical Education Curriculum and rollover funding to purchase outdoor fitness equipment, distance markers, activity promotion materials, and "Move More Eat Healthy" signage at the new Vin Scully Centennial Park currently under construction.
 
7.
WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 3527 THROUGH 3709 TOTALING $1,526,580.51
 

That the City Council approve Nos. 3527 through 3709 totaling $1,526,580.51.
 
CITY COUNCIL, AGENCY & AUTHORITIES:
 
1.
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT
 

Receive and file the audited Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the City of La Habra.
 
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:
  • January 21, 2025
  • February 3, 2025
  • February 18, 2025
  • March 3, 2025
  • March 17, 2025
  • April 7, 2025
 
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:
  • December 16, 2024
  • January 6, 2025
  • January 21, 2025
  • February 3, 2025
  • February 18, 2025
  • March 3, 2025
  • March 17, 2025
  • April 7, 2025
 
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 April 7, 2025.
 
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:
  • December 16, 2024
  • January 6, 2025
  • January 21, 2025
  • February 3, 2025
  • February 18, 2025
  • March 3, 2025
  • March 17, 2025
  • April 7, 2025
 
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.

CITY COUNCIL:
 
1.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM APPROVAL OF 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND 2025-2029 ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING (AFH)
 

That the City Council conduct a duly noticed public hearing to:
A. Receive public comments;

B. Consider and approve the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for the City of La Habra Community Development Block Grant Program;

C. Consider and approve the 2025-2029 Orange County Regional Assessment of Fair Housing;

D. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the City of La Habra Community Development Block Grant Program; and,

E. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the City of La Habra's annual application and certifications and submit them to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for its Community Development Block Grant Funding Approval/Agreement in the amount of $594,000. Staff will proportionally increase/decrease recommended amounts for administration and public services projects based on the increased/decreased percentage of the final CDBG allocation. 
 
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.

CITY COUNCIL & UTILITY AUTHORITY:
 
1.
APPROVE RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE UTILITY AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE LA HABRA UTILITY AUTHORITY WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2025 AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
 

That the City Council and Utility Authority:
A. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-__ ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE LA HABRA UTILITY AUTHORITY OF ITS LA HABRA UTILITY AUTHORITY (ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA) WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2025, TO REFUND THE OUTSTANDING LA HABRA UTILITY AUTHORITY (ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA) REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2013A, AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND,

B. APPROVE AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION NO. UA 2025-__ ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE LA HABRA UTILITY AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LA HABRA UTILITY AUTHORITY (ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA) WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2025, TO REFUND THE OUTSTANDING LA HABRA UTILITY AUTHORITY (ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA) REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2013A, AUTHORIZING THE FORMS OF AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SUPPLEMENTAL WATER REVENUE BOND INDENTURE, A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT AND RELATED FINANCING DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
 
MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
 
 
COMMENTS FROM STAFF:
 
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS:
 
ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned to Monday, May 5, 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/Secretary