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.
&
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 16, 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 June 16, 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 16, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One case threatening litigation under the California Voting Rights Act.

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ADJOURNMENT:

REGULAR MEETING & REGULAR JOINT MEETING 6:30 P.M.:

CALL TO ORDER:	Council Chamber
INVOCATION:	City Attorney/Legal Counsel Collins
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:	Mayor/Chair Espinoza
ROLL CALL:	Mayor/Chair Espinoza Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Medrano Councilmember/Director Gomez Councilmember/Director Lampkin Councilmember/Director Nigsarian

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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

RECOGNITION OF 2024-2025 YOUTH COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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PROCLAIM "JULY IS PARK AND RECREATION MONTH" IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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RECOGNITION OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE MELVIN "MEL" SHANNON UPON HIS RETIREMENT AND 44 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF LA HABRA

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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.

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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:

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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 THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CC 2025-03 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

That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. CC 2025-03.

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. JOHN VERDON

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

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF CATHERINE CHEAH, CHRISTOPHER CHEAH AND SARAH CHEAH

That the City Council deny the claim of Catherine Cheah, Christopher Cheah and Sarah Cheah in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.

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APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the execution of an amended and restated employment agreement for the office of City Manager with Mr. Jim Sadro, which will remain in effect unless amended or terminated by mutual agreement of both parties; and

B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-13 PERTAINING TO A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.

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APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REVISED AMENDMENT #5 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR FIRE SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA HABRA AND THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY

That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a revised Amendment #5 to the Agreement for fire services between the City of La Habra and the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County.

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APPROVE MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY ANNUAL REPORT AND RENEWAL

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, CALIFORNIA, RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 1841 AND DETERMINING THAT MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE BY THE LA HABRA POLICE DEPARTMENT COMPLIES WITH STATE LAW;

B. Renew Ordinance No. 1841 that approved the La Habra Police Department's military equipment use policy; and,

C. Make a finding that the City's military equipment use complies with State law after considering the annual report on the use of military equipment by the Police Department.

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APPROVE AGREEMENT AND ALLOCATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 OPERATION STONEGARDEN (OPSG) FUNDS

That the City Council approve and authorize the Chief of Police to execute an agreement and accept funding in the amount of $171,000 from the Fiscal Year 2024 Operation Stonegarden grant program (OPSG) provided by the U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS), administered through the California Office of Emergency Services, and distributed by the County of Riverside.

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APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWO VEHICLES FOR THE CITY OF LA HABRA CHILD DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

That the City Council:
A. Approve the purchase of a 2025 Ford Explorer and a 2025 Ford F-150 Truck for the City's grant-funded Child Development Division located at the City-owned Child Care Main Office facility at 215 North Euclid Street;

B. Approve an appropriation of $28,686.71 from the California State Preschool Contract Grant Fund, $43,244.11 from the General Child Care Contract Grant Fund, and $9,418.15 from the Day Care Home Food Program (DCH) to fully fund the purchase cost of these vehicles;

C. Authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Puente Hills Ford in an amount not to exceed $81,348.98.

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APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR WALL REPAIRS AT THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT MAIN OFFICE

That the City Council approve the Notice of Completion for wall repairs at City of La Habra Child Development Main Office located at 215 North Euclid Street, La Habra, CA 90631; and authorize staff to send the Notice of Completion for recordation.

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APPROVE AND ADOPT THE MEASURE M2 SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS (MPAH) CIRCULATION ELEMENT CONSISTENCY, MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM AND PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN AS PART OF THE MEASURE M2 ELIGIBILITY SUBMITTAL TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

That the City Council:

A. Approve and adopt the Measure M2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, an update of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH) Circulation Element, the updated Mitigation Fee Program, and the updated Pavement Management Plan;

B. Authorize staff to submit the required documents to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to comply with the Measure M2 Eligibility requirements for Fiscal Year 2025-2026;

C. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M2 (M2) PROGRAM; and,

D. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE MEASURE M2 (M2) PROGRAM.

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APPROVE REJECTION OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE REMODEL/TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AT TWO CITY OWNED BUILDINGS AT 205 SOUTH EUCLID STREET AND 106 EAST FIRST AVENUE, CITY PROJECT NO. 6-B-23, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCURE A CONTRACT THROUGH SOURCEWELL

That the City Council:
A. Reject all bids received for the Remodel/Tenant Improvements at two City owned buildings at 205 South Euclid Street and 106 East First Avenue, City Project No. 6-B-23;

B. Waive the competitive bidding process pursuant to Municipal Code Section 4.20.070(C), "Exceptions to bidding requirements for the purchase of goods and services";

C. Authorize the use of competitively bid cooperative purchasing through Sourcewell for procurement of construction services;

D. Award a contract to MDJ Management, LLC in the amount of $2,859,234.21 for the Remodel/Tenant Improvements at both 205 South Euclid Street and 106 East First Avenue, City Project No. 6-B-23;

E. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with MDJ Management, LLC, and issue a purchase order in the amount of $3,145,157.63, which includes a 10 percent contingency; and,

F. Appropriate $250,000 of County of Orange Discretionary Grant Funds which were designated by the County of Orange for this project, as well as an appropriation of $149,589 from the available unencumbered City of La Habra General Capital Projects Fund balance to fully fund the Project.

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WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 4322 THROUGH 4480 TOTALING $1,155,807.30

That the City Council approve warrant Nos. 4322 through 4480 totaling $1,155,807.30.

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CITY COUNCIL & UTILITY AUTHORITY:

APPROVE THE 2025 CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL MANAGEMENT PLAN

That the City Council and Utility Authority:
A. Review the 2025 Cross Connection Control Management Plan; and,

B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-__ AND UA 2025-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, AND THE LA HABRA UTILITY AUTHORITY APPROVING AND ADOPTING A CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL MANAGEMENT PLAN.

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APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC. TO CONDUCT A WATER AND SEWER RATE IMPACT FEE STUDY

That the City Council and Utility Authority;
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 that it is clearly in the public interest not to negotiate with any other sources; and,

B. Authorize the Executive Director to execute a professional services agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $69,630 to update the Utility Authority's five-year water and sewer fund financial plans and rate structures.

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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.

CITY COUNCIL, AGENCY, & AUTHORITIES:

DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 LA HABRA MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR ADOPTION, AND TO ESTABLISH THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

That the Council:
A. Approve and adopt the City of La Habra Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Municipal Budget;

B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-____ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY OF LA HABRA GOVERNMENT, ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ADOPTED BUDGET, AND FOR OTHER BUDGET RELATED PURPOSES;

C. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. SA 2025-____ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026;

D. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. HA 2025- ____ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026;

E. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. UA 2025-____ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE UTILITY AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026;

F. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CIA 2025-____ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026;

G. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-____ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC 2024-17;

H. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-____ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-13 AND 6123 PERTAINING TO A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR MANAGEMENT, POLICE MANAGEMENT, AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES; AND

I. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-____ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6113 PERTAINING TO A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR GENERAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES' GROUP.

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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.

CITY COUNCIL:

CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN E-BIKE ORDINANCE AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF

That the City Council consider the development of an e-bike ordinance for the City of La Habra and provide direction to staff.

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MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:

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COMMENTS FROM STAFF:

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COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS:

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ADJOURNMENT:

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