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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, NOVEMBER 3, 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 November 3, 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, November 3, 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, November 3, 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.:
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 |
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
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PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 10-14, 2025, AS "LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL WEEK" 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.
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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 October 20, 2025.
3.
APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. CC 2025-12 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.05, 15.06, 15.07, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, 15.32, 15.46 AND 15.68, BY ADOPTING THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, EXISTING BUILDING, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS AND ENERGY CODES; AND, THE 2025 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE CODE AND 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. CC 2025-12.
4.
APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. CC 2025-13 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.32 (NOISE CONTROL) OF TITLE 12 (PUBLIC PEACE AND WELFARE) OF THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO REGULATIONS ON NOISE
That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. CC 2025-13.
5.
APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. CC 2025-14 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 25-0003 TO ADD CHAPTER 18.65 (SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS) TO TITLE 18 (ZONING) AND AMEND SECTION 18.04.030 (TERMS DEFINED) OF CHAPTER 18.04 (DEFINITIONS), SECTION 18.06.040 (LAND USES) OF CHAPTER 18.06 (ZONES ESTABLISHED – ZONING MAP BOUNDARIES AND LAND USES), AND SECTION 18.23.090 (SIGN REGULATIONS – TEMPORARY SIGNS) OF CHAPTER 18.23 (SIGN STANDARDS) OF TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH CHAPTER 18.65 (SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS) AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15378(b)(5) AND 15061(b)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. CC 2025-14.
6.
APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. CC 2025-15 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING PARAGRAPH (C) "MULCH" TO SECTION 8.04.340 OF THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF MULCH PER SENATE BILL 1383, ASSEMBLY BILL 2902, AND ASSEMBLY BILL 2346
That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. CC 2025-15.
7.
APPROVE THE CALIFORNIA DOMESTIC WATER COMPANY (CDWC) BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROXY NOMINATION
That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the proxy for the election of Donald J. Hannah, Jr. to continue as Director to the California Domestic Water Company (CDWC) Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on November 21, 2025.
8.
APPROVE PROJECT PROCESSING AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC FOR THE EXPEDITED PROCESSING OF THE PROPOSED WESTRIDGE HILLS PROJECT AT 1400 SOUTH LA HABRA HILLS DRIVE
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a project processing and reimbursement agreement with Lennar Homes of California, LLC for the expedited processing of the proposed Westridge Hills Project at 1400 South La Habra Hills Drive.
9.
APPROVE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH CITRUS ROW TOWNHOMES, LLC, FOR THE RESTRICTION OF FOUR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR SALE TO MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THE CITY OF LA HABRA'S INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 SOUTH WALNUT STREET
That the City Council approve an Affordable Housing Agreement with Citrus Row Townhomes, LLC for the restriction of four affordable housing units to be made available for sale to moderate-income households through the City of La Habra's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance for the property located at 300 South Walnut Street.
10.
AWARD CONTRACT TO SCANSYS, INC. FOR SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AND FIBER INSTALLATION FOR 205 SOUTH EUCLID STREET TENANT IMPROVEMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 6-B-23
That the City Council:
A. Waive formal bid procedures per La Habra Municipal Code Section 4.20.130 (B) and utilize the Informal Bidding Procedures;
B. Award a construction contract to Scansys, Inc., of Carson, California, for the installation of fiber optic cables and surveillance cameras as part of the Remodel/Tenant Improvements at the City owned buildings at 205 South Euclid Street and 106 East First Avenue, City Project No. 6-B-23, in the amount of $43,994.05 and reject all other bids;
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Scansys, Inc. and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Scansys, Inc. in the amount of $48,394, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency, for the installation of fiber optic cables and surveillance cameras at 205 South Euclid Street; and
A. Waive formal bid procedures per La Habra Municipal Code Section 4.20.130 (B) and utilize the Informal Bidding Procedures;
B. Award a construction contract to Scansys, Inc., of Carson, California, for the installation of fiber optic cables and surveillance cameras as part of the Remodel/Tenant Improvements at the City owned buildings at 205 South Euclid Street and 106 East First Avenue, City Project No. 6-B-23, in the amount of $43,994.05 and reject all other bids;
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Scansys, Inc. and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Scansys, Inc. in the amount of $48,394, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency, for the installation of fiber optic cables and surveillance cameras at 205 South Euclid Street; and
D. Authorize the amendment to the Project budget and appropriate $48,394 from available General Capital Improvement Funds to fully fund the Project, which includes up to a ten percent (10%) project contingency.
11.
APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO LESLIE GUNNER CAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FY 24-25, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-R-25
That the City Council:
A. Approve the Project Plans and Specifications for the Annual Sidewalk Improvements Project FY 24-25, City Project No. 1-R-25;
B. Award a construction contract to Leslie Gunner Campbell Construction of Canyon Lake, California, for construction of the Annual Sidewalk Improvements Project FY 24-25, City Project No. 1-R-25, in the amount of $135,550 and reject all other bids; and,
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Leslie Gunner Campbell Construction, and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Leslie Gunner Campbell Construction, in the amount of $198,660, which includes $30,000 for additional work and a twenty percent (20%) contingency.
12.
APPROVE TRACT MAP NO. 19344 AT 300 SOUTH WALNUT STREET, AS SUBMITTED, AND ACCEPT THE DEDICATIONS FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS EASEMENT, AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT, AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP
That the City Council approve Tract Map No. 19344 at 300 South Walnut Street, as submitted, and accept the dedication for emergency vehicle access easement, and public utility easement, as shown on said map.
13.
APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY "SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM" (STEP) GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $160,000
That the City Council approve and authorize the Chief of Police to accept and execute an agreement with the State of California's Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to accept the "Selective Traffic Enforcement Program" (STEP) grant funding in the amount of $160,000 to fund overtime costs related to extra enforcement operations, collaborative Driving while Under the Influence (DUI) and Traffic Enforcement, travel, and training.
14.
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CROSSROADS SOFTWARE INC. FOR COLLISION REPORTING SOFTWARE AND ANALYTICS PROGRAM
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Crossroads Software Inc. of Meridian, Idaho, for the implementation of upgraded traffic reporting software, and approve an appropriation of $74,600 from the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Asset Seizure Fund.
15.
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH FULLERTON PAINT AND FLOORING FOR FLOOR REPLACEMENT AT THE LA HABRA COMMUNITY CENTER
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Fullerton Paint and Flooring and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Fullerton Paint and Flooring in the amount of $108,510, which includes a 10 percent (10%) contingency.
16.
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH ECO HOME BUILDERS FOR CEILING TILE REPLACEMENT AS A PART OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION PLAN
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ECO Home Builders and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to ECO Home Builders in the amount of $45,573, which includes a 10 percent (10%) contingency.
17.
APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CMA INC DBA CONTRAST MEDIA FOR DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE LA HABRA COMMUNITY CENTER GRAND BALLROOM AND LOBBY AT 101 WEST LA HABRA BOULEVARD
That the City Council:
A. Waive the competitive bidding process per La Habra Municipal Code Section 4.20.080 (C) "Exceptions to bidding requirements" for certain architectural, consulting, engineering and other services and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CMA Inc DBA Contrast Media of Fullerton, California, for design and project management services for the renovation of the La Habra Community Center Grand Ballroom and Lobby at 101 West La Habra Boulevard; and,
B. Authorize staff to issue a purchase order in the amount of $58,800, which includes a 20 percent (20%) contingency.
18.
RECEIVE AND FILE THE TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2025.
19.
WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 6415 THROUGH 6509 TOTALING 2,230,866.86; AND APPROVE WIRE TRANSFERS DATED 10/28/2025, TOTALING 1,608,134.19
That the City Council approve Nos. 6415 through 6509 totaling $2,230,866.86; and approve Wire Transfers dated 10/28/2025, totaling $1,608,134.19.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None at this time.
CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
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1.
STATUS UPDATE FOR THE PROPOSED IMMERSION THEATER EXPANSION PROJECT AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
That the City Council receive and file this status update for the proposed Immersion Theater expansion project at the Children's Museum and provide direction to staff regarding:
A. Approval of the final site location for the proposed Immersion Theater building;
B. Approval of a funding appropriation in an amount equal to half the cost, not to exceed $50,000 (whichever is lower), from available City Facility Improvement reserves, for site plans, architectural designs and building plans for the proposed new building; and,
C. A City funding commitment for this project, in an amount not to exceed $400,000, that will be used to help construct the new proposed building, subject to City Council review of the final building plan and design at a future date, and subject to full private project funding for the project being secured prior to the City's contribution being utilized.
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ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned to Monday, November 17, 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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