MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.
&
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
Monday, March 7, 2022
APPROVED: These Minutes were approved on March 21, 2022.
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.: Canceled
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.:
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Medrano called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of La Habra to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, located at 100 East La Habra Boulevard, La Habra, California.
INVOCATION: City Attorney Jones
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Nigsarian
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Medrano
Mayor Pro Tem Gomez
Councilmember Espinoza
Councilmember Nigsarian
Councilmember Simonian
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHER OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Manager Sadro
City Attorney Jones
City Clerk Swindell
Assistant City Clerk Barone
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT: None
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
1. PRESENTATION BY THE ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE TRUST
Mayor Medrano invited Orange County Housing Finance Trust (OCHFT) representative Grant Henninger to the podium. Mr. Henninger provided an OCHFT PowerPoint presentation that included an overview, accomplishments, development tracking, annual funding sources, and looking to the future.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Carrie Surich, La Habra resident and Community Resource Care Center (CRCC) representative, spoke regarding food resources provided by the CRCC, and the unfortunate dissolution of the group. She indicated that the CRCC would transition its current food distribution operations to
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existing efforts with the Vista Community Clinic (VCC). She thanked the City Council and the City of La Habra for their support.
Joel Silva, La Habra resident, spoke regarding traffic flow, speed of traffic, and increase of traffic accidents on Harbor Boulevard and Arbolita Drive. He requested that City Council provide immediate temporary traffic deterrents such as K -Rails and/or guardrails, and eventually permanent solutions.
Anita Carlos, La Habra resident, spoke regarding damage to her home as a result of a recent vehicle collision into their retaining wall . She requested funding for safety barriers in her neighborhood. She provided City Council with photos taken of the damage caused to the retaining wall and to her home.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gomez , seconded, by Councilmember Nigsarian, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 9.
Said motion CARRIED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Medrano, Mayor Pro Tem Gomez,
Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Nigsarian, Councilmember Simonian NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: Waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances and approval and adoption of same by reading title only.
2. APPROVE THE CITY'S EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE POLICY
RENEWAL WITH SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY FOR A ONE- YEAR TERM FROM MARCH 20, 2022 THROUGH MARCH 20, 2023
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to renew the City’s excess Workers’ Compensation reinsurance with Safety National Casualty with a policy limit of $50 million and a Self -Insured Retention (SIR), or deductible, of $1 mi llion per claim for all employees at an annual premium cost of $212,282 for the period of March 20, 2022, through March 20, 2023.
3. APPROVE AMENDMENT 02 TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE PRESCHOOL ( CSPP)
PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment 02 to Contract CSPP- 1339 from the California Department of Education, Child Development Services for the 2021-2022 School Year; and
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B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6051 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF LOCAL AGREEMENT NO.
CSPP-1339 AMENDMENT 02, WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMEN T OF EDUCATION.
4. APPROVE AMENDMENT 01 TO THE GENERAL CHILD CARE ( CCTR) PROGRAM
CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendm ent 01 to CCTR-1164 with the California Department of Social Services for the 2021-2022 School Year; and,
B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6052 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF LOCAL AGREEMENT NO.
CCTR-1164 AMENDMENT 01, WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
5. APPROVE A FIVE- YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR COPYING/SCANNING EQUIPMENT
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a five- year lease agreement with Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Inc. ( KMBS) for the lease, installation, and maintenance of new copying/scanning equipment.
6. APPROVE TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE REQUIRED FINDINGS TO CONTINUE TO ALLOW REMOTE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AS REQUIRED BY AB 361
That the City Council:
A. Receive this report; and,
B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6053 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA , CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE LEGALLY
REQUIRED FINDINGS TO CONTINUE TO AUTHORIZE THE CONDUCT OF REMOTE "TELEPHONIC" MEETINGS DURING THE STATE OF EMERGENCY.
7. APPROVE THE QUALITY RATING AND IMPR OVEMENT ( QRIS) PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Participation Agreement No. 10000622 for the 2021 -2022 school year with the Orange County Department of Education for continuous quality improvements for the State Preschool Program operated by the City of La Habra.
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8. RECEIVE THE MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY FOR REVIEW PER ASSEMBLY BILL 481
That the City Council receive and review the attached proposed military use policy that will be considered at a duly noticed Public Hearing on April 18, 2022.
9. WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 00133407 THROUGH 00133548 TOTALING $1,123,085.35
Approve Nos. 00133407 through 00133548 totaling $1,123,085.35.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None at this time.
CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
1. CONSIDER CITY OF LA HABRA GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
Assistant to the City Manager Ferrier presented the staff report.
City Council discussion included: Goal 5, Objective H regarding retention of a consultant for the establishment of a cohesive strategy for the downtown district along La Habra Boulevard; and the feasibility of adding consideration of a solar panel program for City buildings to Goal 3.
Director of Community & Economic Development Kim provided an update regarding the Request for Proposal for the retention of a consultant and discussion of what tasks the consultant would need to accomplish. She noted that a workshop for this matter would be held in the near future to gain City Council input for La Habra Boulevard.
Mayor Medrano requested to add the consideration of a Solar Panel Program for City buildings be added to Goal 3. Councilmember Simonian concurred.
Mayor Medrano invited the public to testify at 7:06 p.m. There was no public testimony.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gomez , Seconded by Mayor Medrano, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PROPOSED CITY OF LA HABRA GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023,
AS AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF CONSIDERATION OF A SOLAR PANEL PROGRAM FOR CITY BUILDINGS TO GOAL 3.
Said motion CARRIED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Medrano, Mayor Pro Tem Gomez,
Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Nigsarian, Councilmember Simonian NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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2. CONSIDER AND APPOINT ONE CITY COUNCILMEMBER TO SERVE AS CHAIR FOR THE
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AND ONE CITY COUNCILMEMBER TO SERVE ON
THE INTERNAL AUDIT COMMITTEE
Mayor Medrano did not request a staff report.
There was no City Council discussion.
Mayor Medrano opened nominations for the position of Chair for the Civic Improvement Authority for a term expiring December 2022. Mayor Pro Tem Gomez nominated Councilmember Nigsarian for the position of Chair for the Civic Improvement Authority for a term expiring December 2022 , and to serve on the Internal Audit Committee for a term expiring December 2022. There were no other nominations presented.
Mayor Medrano invited the public to testify at 7:08 p.m. There was no public testimony.
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tem Gomez , seconded by Councilmember Simonian, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5 -0) TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS AND CAST A UNANIMOUS VOTE TO
APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER NIGSARIAN AS CHAIR FOR THE CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 2022 , AND TO APPOINT
COUNCILMEMBER NIGSARIAN TO SERVE ON THE INTERNAL AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 2022.
Said motion CARRIED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Medrano, Mayor Pro Tem Gomez,
Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Nigsarian, Councilmember Simonian NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
Mayor Medrano made the following announcements:
• La Habra Vaccination and Booster Clinic at the La Habra Community Center, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment only. • COVID Testing at the La Habra Community Center, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. by appointment only.
• Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits available to every home in the United States. • Free N95 Masks available at pharmacies across the country. • La Habra Races to be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the La Habra Marketplace. • Orange County Microbusiness Grant applications accepted through March 15, 2022. • The La Habra Children’s Museum “Chipping in for Kids” Charity Golf Tournament to be held on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the Hacienda Golf Club.
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COMMENTS FROM STAFF:
City Manager Sadro welcomed Mayor Pro Tem Gomez back to the in-person City Council meeting following his recent illness.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Councilmember Nigsarian welcomed Mayor Pro Tem Gomez back to the in- person City Council meeting following his recent illness. Councilmember Nigsarian stated that he would be participating in the La Habra Races, and that he had participated in Read Across America at the La Habra Children’s Museum.
Councilmember Espinoza welcomed Mayor Pro Tem Gomez back to the in- person City Council meeting following his recent illness.
Councilmember Simonian welcomed Mayor Pro Tem Gomez back to the in- person City Council meeting following his recent illness. He congratulated Carol Nigsarian, the wife of Councilmember Nigsarian on her recent birthday celebration.
Mayor Pro Tem Gomez thanked the community for the outpouring of love and support during his recent illness. He spoke regarding the support he received from his fellow Councilmembers, City staff, City Manager Sadro, and City Attorney Jones. He requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Lorenza Hernandez, Fernando Moreno, and Gerry Viera.
Mayor Medrano welcomed Mayor Pro Tem Gomez back to the in- person City Council meeting following his recent illness. He stated that he would be participating in the La Habra Races. He thanked the Silva family for attending tonight’s meeting and speaking regarding the traffic issues in their neighborhood. He stated that he attended the 100 th birthday celebration for Bill Clifton,
thanked the La Habra Police Department for their attendance, and passed along thanks from the Clifton Family to Community Services Manager Kim Albarian for coordinating the event. He stated that he and Councilmember Espinoza and Councilmember Nigsarian attended the La Habra City Little League Opening Day Ceremonies.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Medrano adjourned the meeting in memory of Lorenza Hernandez, Fernando Moreno, and Gerry Viera at 7:19 p.m. to a Special City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. to hold Commission/Committee interviews. The next Adjourned Regular Meeting and Regular Meeting of the La Habra City Council will be held on Monday , March 21, 2022, 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.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Swindell, CMC
City Clerk