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, AUGUST 4, 2025

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

The Regular Meeting of the City Council for August 4, 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, August 4, 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.: Cancelled

REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.:

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

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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT: None.

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.

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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.

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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 Minutes of:

Regular Meeting of July 7, 2025
Regular Meeting of July 21, 2025
Special Meeting of July 28, 2025

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APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CC 2025-04 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND TERMINATING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 20-01 BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA HABRA AND PINNACLE WELLNESS GROUP, LLC FOR A CANNABIS DISTRIBUTION FACILITY AT 536 WEST MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE

That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. CC 2025-04.

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APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CC 2025-05 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 25-0002 TO AMEND SECTION 18.04.030 (TERMS DEFINED) OF CHAPTER 18.04 (DEFINITIONS) AND REPEAL AND REPLACE SECTION 18.12.150 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) OF CHAPTER 18.12 (SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.17

That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. CC 2025-05.

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APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CC 2025-06 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES

That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. CC 2025-06.

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APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF CHRISTINA DUARTE

That the City Council deny the claims of Christina Duarte in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.

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APPROVE A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-15 PERTAINING TO COMPENSATION FOR MANAGEMENT, POLICE MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES

That the City Council APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-15 PERTAINING TO A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR MANAGEMENT, POLICE MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.

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APPROVE A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITYWIDE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AND AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS

That the City Council APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN UPDATED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE, AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 5785.

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PROPOSED RESPONSE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT: "LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS"

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

B. Authorize the Mayor to sign the attached response letter to the Orange County Grand Jury; and,

C. Direct staff to submit the signed response letter to the Orange County Grand Jury.

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APPROVE A RESOLUTION AND THE ISSUANCE OF A LIVE ENTERTAINMENT USE PERMIT FOR THE LA HABRA 300 BOWL AT 370 EAST WHITTIER BOULEVARD FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD

That the City Council:
A. Consider and approve the Live Entertainment Use Permit for the La Habra 300 Bowl at 370 East Whittier Boulevard for a one-year period, subject to conditions; and

B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025- ___ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT USE PERMIT FOR 370 EAST WHITTIER BOULEVARD FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.

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11.

APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH TRANSPORTATION CONCEPTS, INC. FOR SPECIAL EVENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Transportation Concepts, Inc. for special event transportation services.

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12.

APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE PASSFIRE BURN PAN FROM THE COUNTY OF ORANGE THROUGH THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM

That the City Council approve and accept the PassFire Burn Pan equipment awarded to the La Habra Police Department through the Fiscal Year 2022 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP); and authorize the City Manager to execute the Transfer Agreement and all documents necessary to accept the equipment.

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13.

TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2025

That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2025.

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14.

WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 4975 THROUGH 5198 TOTALING $3,105,130.02; AND APPROVE WIRE TRANSFERS DATED 7/28/25, TOTALING $8,307,308.23

That the City Council approve Nos. 4975 through 5198 totaling $3,105,130.02; and approve Wire Transfers dated 7/28/25, totaling $8,307,308.23.

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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.

DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC MOBILITY DEVICES

That the City Council APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. CC 2025-__ ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 10.46 ("ELECTRIC MOBILITY DEVICES") OF TITLE 10 ("VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC") OF THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC MOBILITY DEVICES IN THE CITY AND FINDING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).

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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.

APPROVE INITIATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SMOKE SHOPS AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON SMOKE SHOPS IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA

That the City Council:
A. Direct staff to initiate amendments to the La Habra Municipal Code related to Smoke Shops; and,

B. Direct staff to prepare an Urgency Ordinance to establish a temporary moratorium on Smoke Shops in the City of La Habra.

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CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CIVICS ACADEMY FOR LA HABRA RESIDENTS

That the City Council consider and approve the development and implementation of a Civics Academy for La Habra residents, to include a program outline, curriculum and outreach plan.

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MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:

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COMMENTS FROM STAFF:

COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:

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ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned to Monday, August 18, 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