MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.
&
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
Monday, August 15, 2022
APPROVED: These Minutes were approved on September 19, 2022.
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.: Cancelled.
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: Mayor Medrano
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
Assistant City Clerk Barone
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT: None.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
1. INTRODUCTION OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH LIAISON TEAM
Mayor Medrano invited Director of Community Services Fujio to the podium to introduce Community Outreach Liaisons David Aguirre and Paul Mahoney who presented a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Medrano, Mayor Pro Tem Gomez, and Councilmember Nigsarian thanked Community Outreach Liaisons David Aguirre and Paul Mahoney, Director of Community Services Kelly Fujio, and the La Habra Police Department for the hard work and community efforts.
Councilmember Espinoza requested the homeless outreach phone number be read aloud for the benefit of the viewing audience.
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2. PRESENTATION BY CR&R REPRESENTATIVES
Mayor Medrano invited Regional Vice President s Chrystal Denning and Julie Barreda to the podium. Chrystal Denning spoke regarding CR&R services, and offered support and apologizes for recent customer service trash hauler delays. She then presented a PowerPoint presentation on upcoming and general services provided by CR&R.
Mayor Pro Tem Gomez spoke regarding trash hauler service concerns and requested CR&R contact information for social media distribution.
Mayor Medrano spoke regarding CR&R staff shortages and customer service expectations; and suggested that CR&R be responsive and attentive to residential calls and concerns. He requested a public reminder of the proper disposal of batteries.
Councilmember Simonian spoke regarding waste cart locks as a deterrent to the unhoused rummaging through garbage bins on trash pick-up day, and asked if CR&R offers cart locks.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Medrano requested that Item No. 11 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gomez , seconded, by Mayor Medrano, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 10; AND 12 THROUGH 14.
Said motion CARRIED by the following 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 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1843 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 22-02 BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
AND ON DECK DELI VERY, LLC, FOR A NON -STOREFRONT RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS LOCATED AT 1000 SOUTH LESLIE STREET, SUITE D, AS PER ATTACHMENT “A”
That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1843.
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3. APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1844 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 22-01 BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
AND ESSENTIAL ROOTS LA HABRA, LLC FOR A NON -STOREFRONT RETAI L CANNABIS BUSINESS AT 441 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, SUITE E
That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1844.
4. APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1845 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 22-03 BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA HABRA AND JP420, LLC, FOR A NON -STOREFRONT RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS AT 536
WEST MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE, SUITE B
That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1845.
5. APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1846 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 22-04 BETWEEN THE CIT Y OF LA HABRA
AND SHRYNE LA HABRA, LLC (DBA - BLAZE) FOR A NON -STOREFRONT RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS AT 1721 EAST LAMBERT ROAD, SUITE A
That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1846.
6. APPROVE 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. 6081 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. ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
That the City Council:
APPROVE AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 6082 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 5969 AND ADOPTING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
FOR THE CITY OF LA HABRA PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 81000, ET SEQ., AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW.
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8. CITY OF LA HABRA RESPONSE TO THE JUNE 23, 2022, ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT TITLED “HOW IS ORANGE COUNTY ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS?”
That the City Council receive and file the report and direct staff to send the response letter to the Orange County Grand Jury.
9. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH AGA ENGINEERS, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPERATIONS, FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2027-2028
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with AGA Engineers, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $261,450 for Citywide Traffic Signal Operations, Fiscal Year 2022-2023 through Fiscal Year 2027-2028; and
B. Authorize staff to issue a purchase order to AGA Engineers, Inc., for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in the amount of $43,575.
10. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK GROUP, INC. FOR THE LEASE OF
A FIXED AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEM
That the City Council:
A. Waive formal bid requirements per La Habra Municipal Code Section
4.20.070(E) regarding the acquisition of information technology equipment; and
B. Authorize the appropriation of $40,450 from available Asset Seizure Fund reserves for this lease agreement; and,
C. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a two -year lease agreement, with an additional two- year optional extension, with Flock Group, Inc. and issue a purchase order in the amount of $40,450 for the initial lease, installation and maintenance of eight fixed location Automated License Plate Reader cameras.
11. APPROVE TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF $130,000 FROM THE 2022-2023 STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) GRANT FOR THE "SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM" – Removed for separate discussion. See below.
12. APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PARK LA HABRA MOBILE
HOME PARK AND VIEW PARK MOBILE HOME ESTATES PARK STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 3- R-17
That the City Council approve the Notice of Completion for the Park La Habra Mobile Home Park and View Park Mobile Home Estates Park Street Improvements, City Project No. 3-R-17, and authorize staff to submit the notice for recordation.
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13. APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE SKATEBOARD PARK SECURITY CAMERAS AND LIGHTS, PROJECT 1-P-21
Approve Notice of Completion for the Skateboard Park Security Cameras and Lights, Project 1-P-21; and authorize staff to submit the notice for recordation.
14. WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 00135293 THROUGH 00135408 TOTALING $1,892,061.11
That the City Council approve Nos. 00135293 through 00135408 totaling $1,892,061.11.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION:
11. APPROVE TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF $130,000 FROM THE 2022 -2023
STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) GRANT FOR THE “SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM”
Chief of Police Foster presented the staff report.
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 Nigsarian, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXPEND FUNDS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) “SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM” (STEP) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000 FOR OVERTIME COSTS RELATED TO EXTRA
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS, COLLABORATIVE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI) OPERATIONS, AND RELATED TRAINING.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Medrano, Mayor Pro Tem Gomez,
Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Nigsarian, Councilmember Simonian NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None at this time.
CONSIDERATION ITEMS: None at this time.
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MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
Mayor Medrano made the following announcements:
• COVID Testing, Vaccination and Boosters at the La Habra Community Center. Testing will be held Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ; closed Saturday and Sunday. Vaccinations and Boosters will be held Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. • La Habra Movies in the Park on Friday, August 19, 2022, at El Centro Lions Park. • Love La Habra to be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • La Habra Community Open House on Saturday, October 22, 2022. • La Habra Children’s Museum is open Tuesday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Special opening hours on select days; closed holidays and Mondays. • Water conservation efforts are now in effect with lawn irrigation prohibited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., as is the washing of hard surfaces such as sidewalks and driveways. • American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – City of La Habra Residential Bill Assistance Program grants up to $2,500 per eligible residential household awarded on a first -come, first-serve basis.
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – City of La Habra Non-Profit Grant Program grants up to $25,000 per organization awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.
COMMENTS FROM STAFF: None.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Councilmember Espinoza stated the American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA) Small Business and Assistance Programs have reached capacity in grant support; and thanked the City Council for taking action to support program funding not to exceed $500,000.
Councilmember Nigsarian spoke in support of the addition of a fifth concert to this year’s La Habra Concerts in the Park, and encouraged five concerts in 2023. He spoke regarding the success of the La Habra Host Lions Club Pasta Fest held on August 6 , 2022, at the La Habra Community Center.
Mayor Medrano spoke regarding the success of the American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA) Small Business and Assistance Programs grant support. He congratulated Community Services Recreation Manager David DeLeon on his retirement. He spoke regarding the success of the La Habra Host Lions Club Pasta Fest held on August 6, 2022, at the La Habra Community Center.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Medrano adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rhonda J. Barone, CMC
Assistant City Clerk