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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M
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REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
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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
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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, JUNE 2, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBER
100 EAST LA HABRA BOULEVARD
LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA 90631
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 June 2, 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, June 2, 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.
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, June 2, 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:
2. Conference with Labor Negotiator per Government Code Section 54957.6 — Agency Representative: Jim Sadro, City Manager; Employee Organizations: Professional Employees Group.
3. Public employee performance evaluation per Government Code Section 54957 - Title: City Manager.
ADJOURNMENT:
REGULAR MEETING & REGULAR JOINT MEETING 6:30 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).
2. Conference with Labor Negotiator per Government Code Section 54957.6 — Agency Representative: Jim Sadro, City Manager; Employee Organizations: Professional Employees Group.
3. Public employee performance evaluation per Government Code Section 54957 - Title: City Manager.
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 Nigsarian |
| 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: None at this time.
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.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
CITY COUNCIL:
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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. |
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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 Minutes of May 19, 2025.
3.
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
That the City Council receive and file the Planning Commission of the City of La Habra meeting minutes for:
- January 13, 2025
- January 27, 2025
- February 10, 2025
- February 24, 2025
- March 24, 2025
- April 14, 2025
4.
APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. AGUSTIN GARCIA
That the City Council deny the claim of Mr. Agustin Garcia in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
5.
APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MERCURY INSURANCE FILED ON BEHALF OF MR. BRIAN SHISHIDO
That the City Council deny the claim of Mercury Insurance filed on behalf of their insured, Mr. Brian Shishido, in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
6.
APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. DANNY LOPEZ
That the City Council deny the claim of Mr. Danny Lopez in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
7.
APPROVE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LA HABRA POLICE ASSOCIATION SWORN AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES; AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP
That the City Council:
A. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA ADOPTING MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA HABRA AND THE LA HABRA POLICE ASSOCIATION FOR SWORN AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES; and,
B. APPROVE AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA ADOPTING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA HABRA AND THE PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP.
8.
APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE EUCLID STREET REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-R-21
That the City Council approve the Notice of Completion for the Euclid Street Rehabilitation, City Project No. 1-R-21; and authorize staff to file a Notice of Completion for recordation with the Orange County Clerk Recorder's Office.
9.
APPROVE AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION LISTING CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 TO BE FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
That The City Council:
A. Approve and adopt a list of Capital Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to be Funded By SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and,
B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
10.
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH JOHN L. HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT COMPLIANCE SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF LA HABRA'S MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) / NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
That the City Council:
A. Waive formal bidding requirements per the La Habra Municipal Code, Section 4.20.080(B) when a service firm has established such a successful past history of work with the City that it is clearly in the public interest not to negotiate with any other source; and,
B. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the existing Agreement for Services with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. (JLHA) to extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2026, for continued support over the management of the City's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) / National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and,
C. Authorize Staff to issue a Purchase Order in an amount not-to-exceed $99,980 to JLHA to fund Amendment No. 1 to the agreement.
11.
APPROVE AN INCREASE IN FUNDING WITH TRUE NORTH COMPLIANCE SERVICES, INC. FOR CONTRACT PLAN CHECK AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
That the City Council approve a $274,000 increase in funding for the Community and Economic Development Department's existing Purchase Order with True North Compliance Services, Inc. for contract plan check and building inspection services, which will increase the total Purchase Order to an amount not to exceed $884,000 for these services.
12.
WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 4104 THROUGH 4321 TOTALING $1,402,527.36
That the City Council approve Nos. 4104 through 4321 totaling $1,402,527.36.
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:
- April 21, 2025
- May 5, 2025
- May 19, 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:
- April 21, 2025
- May 5, 2025
- May 19, 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 21, 2025
- May 5, 2025
- May 19, 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:
- April 21, 2025
- May 5, 2025
- May 19, 2025
CITY COUNCIL & UTILITY AUTHORITY:
1.
APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR EUCLID WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-W-21
That the City Council and Utility Authority approve the Notice of Completion for the Euclid Water Main Replacement, City Project No. 1-W-21; and authorize staff to file a Notice of Completion for recordation with the Orange County Clerk Recorder's Office.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION:
CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
CITY COUNCIL, AGENCY, & AUTHORITIES:
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CITY COUNCIL, AGENCY, & AUTHORITIES:
1.
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
That the City Council receive and file the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY 25-26) Municipal Budget and direct staff regarding any revisions.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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CITY COUNCIL:
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DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONE CHANGE 25-0001 TO REPEAL AND REPLACE CHAPTER 18.66 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS) OF TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
That the City Council CONSIDER, APPROVE, AND ADOPT THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. CC 2025-__ ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 25-0001 REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 18.66 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS) OF TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES.
2.
DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF LA HABRA MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES PERTAINING TO FEES FOR GENERAL SERVICES, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, BUILDING SERVICES, FIRE SERVICES, POLICE SERVICES, AMBULANCE SERVICES, PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES, UTILITY SERVICES, AND PENALTIES FOR MUNICIPAL CODE AND VEHICLE CODE PARKING VIOLATIONS
That the City Council APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CITY OF LA HABRA MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES PERTAINING TO FEES FOR GENERAL SERVICES, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, BUILDING SERVICES, FIRE SERVICES, POLICE SERVICES, AMBULANCE SERVICES, PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES, UTILITY SERVICES, AND PENALTIES FOR MUNICIPAL CODE AND VEHICLE CODE PARKING VIOLATIONS.
3.
DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A POLICY AND REVIEW METRICS REGARDING ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 - JOB VACANCIES AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS
That the City Council:
A. Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561) to present information on the status of job vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts within the City of La Habra; and,
B. Approve the City's proposed policy for the "Public Hearing and Reporting on Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts" in compliance with Government Code Section 3502.3.
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ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned to Monday, June 16, 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.
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