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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.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 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 for September 15, 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, September 15, 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 by attending in person or submitting written comments via email to cc@lahabraca.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 15, 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 - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Francisco Ramirez vs. City of La Habra, et al, Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01372918-CU-PA-CJC.
2. Worker's Compensation Claim per Government Code Section 54956.95; Claimant: Carmen Gonzalez Avila EAMS/WCAB Case No. ADJ14458935.
3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): In Re National Prescription Opiate Litigation; USDC, Northern District of Ohio, MDL No. 2804.
ADJOURNMENT:
REGULAR 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 Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Francisco Ramirez vs. City of La Habra, et al, Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01372918-CU-PA-CJC.
2. Worker's Compensation Claim per Government Code Section 54956.95; Claimant: Carmen Gonzalez Avila EAMS/WCAB Case No. ADJ14458935.
3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): In Re National Prescription Opiate Litigation; USDC, Northern District of Ohio, MDL No. 2804.
ADJOURNMENT:
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.:
| CALL TO ORDER: |
Council Chamber |
| INVOCATION: |
City Attorney Collins |
| PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: |
Councilmember Lampkin |
| ROLL CALL: | Mayor Espinoza Mayor Pro Tem Medrano Councilmember Gomez Councilmember Nigsarian Councilmember Lampkin |
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
1.
PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 2025 AS "WORLD ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
2.
PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 26, 2025, AS "HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS DAY" IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
3.
RECOGNITION OF CITY ATTORNEY RICHARD D. JONES UPON HIS RETIREMENT
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:
| 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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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:
- August 18, 2025
- September 2, 2025
3.
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA MEETING MINUTES
That the City Council approve the Planning Commission of the City of La Habra minutes of:
- May 12, 2025
- May 27, 2025
- June 9, 2025
- July 14, 2025
- July 28, 2025
- July 28, 2005 (Special Meeting)
4.
APPROVE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
That the City Council receive and file the Community Services Commission of the City of La Habra meeting minutes for:
- March 12, 2025
- April 9, 2025
- May 14, 2025
- June 11, 2025
5.
APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF ANGELA SUAREZ AND JANESSA DURAN
That the City Council deny the claim of Angela Suarez and Janessa Duran in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
6.
APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. CC 2025-09 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING CHAPTER 12.30 (DOG PARKS) TO TITLE 12 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO REGULATIONS FOR DOG PARKS
That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. CC 2025-09.
7.
APPROVE A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6113 AND CC 2025-16 PERTAINING TO A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR GENERAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES' GROUP AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-01 PERTAINING TO A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
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, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6113 AND CC 2025-16 PERTAINING TO A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR GENERAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES' GROUP; 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. CC 2025-01 PERTAINING TO A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION (FIELD/MAINTENANCE SERVICES EMPLOYEES' GROUP).
8.
APPROVE TRACT MAP NO. 19280 AT 310-330 EAST WHITTIER BOULEVARD, AS SUBMITTED, AND ACCEPT THE DEDICATIONS FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR EMERGENCY AND PUBLIC SECURITY VEHICLES AND TRASH COLLECTION PURPOSES AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP
That the City Council approve Tract Map No. 19280 at 310-330 East Whittier Boulevard, as submitted, and accept the dedication for ingress and egress for emergency and public security vehicles, and for trash collection purposes as shown on said map.
9.
APPROVE TRACT MAP NO. 19281 AT 120 EAST WHITTIER BOULEVARD, AS SUBMITTED, AND ACCEPT THE DEDICATIONS FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR EMERGENCY AND PUBLIC SECURITY VEHICLES AND TRASH COLLECTION PURPOSES AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP
That the City Council approve Tract Map No. 19281 at 120 East Whittier Boulevard, as submitted, and accept the dedication for ingress and egress for emergency and public security vehicles, and for trash collection purposes as shown on said map.
10.
APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR EMERGENCY WATER MAIN, SIDEWALK AND ROADWAY REPAIRS ON EUCLID STREET
That the City Council approve a Notice of Completion for the emergency water main, sidewalk and roadway repairs on Euclid Street between Montwood Avenue and Sandlewood Avenue; and authorize staff to submit the Notice of Completion for recordation.
11.
APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY GRANT DEED FOR 110 SOUTH COLLEGE STREET
That the City Council:
A. Approve the acceptance of a dedication of additional right-of-way at 110 South College Street; and,
B. Approve and authorize recordation of the Grant Deed with the County of Orange.
12.
APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY GRANT DEED FOR 114 SOUTH COLLEGE STREET
That the City Council:
A. Approve the acceptance of a dedication of additional right-of-way at 114 South College Street; and,
B. Approve and authorize recordation of the Grant Deed with the County of Orange.
13.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FEHR & PEERS FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ACTION PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FHWA SS4A GRANT AWARD NO. 693JJ32340200, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-TC-24
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Fehr & Peers of Irvine, California, for Safe Routes to School Action Plan Development Project FHWA SS4A Grant Award No. 693JJ32340200, City Project No. 1-TC-24 in the amount of $378,331.00; and,
B. Authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Fehr & Peers in the amount of $400,000, which includes a five percent (5%) contingency, and reject all other bids.
14.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR ON-CALL PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND PLAN CHECK SERVICES
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Willdan Engineering of Anaheim, California, in the annual amount of $100,000 for On-Call Private Development Review and Plan Check Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 through Fiscal Year 2027-2028; and,
B. Authorize staff to issue an annual purchase order to Willdan Engineering for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 through 2027-2028 in the amount of $100,000.
15.
APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DASH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LA HABRA COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 4-B-25
That the City Council:
A. Approve the Project Plans and Specifications for the La Habra Community Center Parking Lot Improvements Project, City Project No. 4-B-25;
B. Award a construction contract to Dash Construction Company, Inc. of Woodland Hills, California, for construction of the La Habra Community Center Parking Lot Improvements Project, City Project No. 4-B-25, in the amount of $159,810.00 and reject all other bids; and,
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Dash Construction Company, Inc., and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Dash Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $191,772.00, which includes a twenty percent (20%) contingency.
16.
APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HELP FOR BRAIN INJURED CHILDREN, INC.
That the City Council approve a new lease agreement with Help for Brain Injured Children, Inc. for the City property located at 981 North Euclid Street.
17.
APPROVE A WORKFORCE INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,397.50 TO WINDSOR SCHOOL OF NURSING, AS A COMPONENT OF THE READY S.E.T. OC (EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING) GRANT FUNDED PROGRAM FOR FY 2025-2026
That the City Council approve a Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) payment in the amount of $70,397.50 to the Windsor School of Nursing a component of the READY S.E.T. OC (Employment & Training) Grant funded program for FY 2025-2026.
18.
RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE FROM THE CITY'S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMITTEE AND CONSIDER A BUDGET APPROPRIATION TO SUPPORT ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
That the City Council:
A. Receive and file an update from the City's Centennial Celebration Committee; and,
B. Approve and authorize an additional $50,000 budget appropriation from the City's Special Events reserve to help fund the City's remaining centennial celebration activities through the end of 2025.
19.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH CLEARSOURCE FINANCIAL CONSULTING TO CONDUCT A FEE STUDY, COST ALLOCATION PLAN, AND INDIRECT COST RATE STUDY
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with ClearSource Financial Consulting of Aptos, California, in the amount of $58,500 for a Comprehensive User Fee Study, Cost Allocation Plan and Indirect Cost Rate Study.
20.
WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 5422 THROUGH 5862 TOTALING $6,659,141.78
That the City Council approve Nos. 5422 through 5862 totaling $6,659,141.78.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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1.
DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE 2024-2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT THE REPORT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
That the City Council conduct a public hearing to review and approve the 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and authorize staff to submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2.
DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA EXTENDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. CC 2025-08 THAT ESTABLISHED A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON SMOKE SHOPS
That the City Council APPROVE AND ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. CC 2025-___ ENTITLED: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. CC 2025-08 THAT ESTABLISHED A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON SMOKE SHOPS.
CONSIDERATION ITEMS: None at this time.
MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
COMMENTS FROM STAFF:
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned to Monday, October 6, 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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