MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.
&
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
&
REGULAR JOINT MEETING WITH THE
LA HABRA UTILITY AUTHORITY
Monday, September 19, 2022
APPROVED: These Minutes were approved on October 3, 2022.
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.:
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem Gomez called the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of La Habra to order at 5: 30 p.m. in the Closed Session Room 112c, located at 100 East La Habra Boulevard, La Habra, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Gomez
Councilmember Espinoza
Councilmember Nigsarian
Councilmember Simonian
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Medrano (excused absence) OTHER OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Manager Sadro
City Attorney Jones
Assistant City Clerk Barone
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS: None
CLOSED SESSION:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel -- Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Joseph Echeverria vs. City of La Habra, Superior Court Case No. 30- 2021- 01199025-CU-PO-CJC.
Human Resources Manager Coelho-LaFreniere was present for this item . Acting City Attorney Justin Bordin-Wosk with Bordin Semmer LLP was present via telephone for this item.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council reconvened at 5: 45 p.m. There were no Closed Session announcements. Mayor Pro Tem Gomez adjourned the Adjourned Regular Meeting at 5:45 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING & REGULAR JOINT MEETING 6:30 P.M.:
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem Gomez called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of La Habra and the Regular Joint Meeting with the La Habra Utility Authority 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/Legal Counsel Jones
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem/Director Gomez
COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem/Director Gomez Councilmember/Director Espinoza
Councilmember/Director Nigsarian
Councilmember/Director Simonian
COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS ABSENT: Mayor/Director Medrano (excused absence) OTHER OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Manager/Executive Director Sadro City Attorney/Legal Counsel Jones
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary Barone
Executive Secretary Hurt
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT: None.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
1. RECOGNITION OF LA HABRA POLICE CORPORAL TRAVIS NELSON AND CANINE RITA
FOR THEIR SERVICE
Mayor Pro Tem Gomez invited Chief Foster to the podium to recognize Corporal Travis Nelson and Canine Rita for their service.
2. INTRODUCTION OF CITY OF LA HABRA POLICE DEPARTMENT CANINE JAZZ
Mayor Pro Tem Gomez invited the Chief of Police to the podium for the introduction of La Habra Police Department Canine Jazz.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved by Councilmember/Director Nigsarian, seconded by Councilmember/Director Espinoza, and CARRIED (4-0) TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 16; AND UTILITY AUTHORITY ITEM 1.
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Said motion CARRIED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem/Director Gomez,
Councilmember/Director Espinoza, Councilmember/Director Nigsarian, Councilmember/Director Simonian
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Mayor/Director Medrano
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 Meeting Minutes of:
• August 1, 2022
• August 15, 2022
• September 6, 2022
3. RECEIVE AND FILE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA MEETING
MINUTES
That the City Council receive and file the Planning Commission of the City of La Habra meeting minutes of:
• May 23, 2022
• June 13, 2022
• June 27, 2022
• July 25, 2022
• August 8, 2022
4. APPROVE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
That the City Council approve the Community Services Commission meeting minutes of:
• February 9, 2022
• March 16, 2022
• April 13, 2022
• May 11, 2022
• June 8, 2022
5. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MS. MARIE ALVAREZ
That the City Council deny the claim of Ms. Marie Alvarez in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
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6. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MS. HALEY SIMS
That the City Council deny the claim of Ms. Haley Sims in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
7. 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. 6083 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE LEGALLY
REQUIRED FINDINGS TO CONTINUE TO AUTHORIZE THE C ONDUCT OF REMOTE "TELEPHONIC" MEETINGS DURING THE STATE OF EMERGENCY.
8. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR REIMBURSEMENT
OF COSTS RELATED TO HOMELAND SECURITY TRAINING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the City of Santa Ana for reimbursement of costs related to Homeland Security training as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2021 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant. The grant period covers from September 1, 2021, to May 31, 2024.
9. APPROVE TRACT MAP NO. 19143 AT 251 -351 WEST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, AS
SUBMITTED, AND ACCEPT THE DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY AND PUBLIC
UTILITY PURPOSES, DEDICATION FOR INGRESS/EGRESS FOR EMERGENCY AND
PUBLIC SECURITY VEHICLES AND TRASH COLLECTION PURPOSES AS SHOWN ON
SAID MAP
That the City Council approve Tract Map No. 19143 at 251 -351 West Imperial Highway, as submitted, and accept the dedication for public highway and public utility purposes, dedication for ingress and egress for emergency and public security vehicles, and for trash collection purposes as shown on said map.
10. APPROVE A WORKFORCE INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY ACT PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,810 TO THE NURSES DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC., AS A COMPONENT OF THE READY S.E.T. OC GRANT PROGRAM
That the City Council approve a Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act payment of $45,810 to the Nurses Development Center, Inc., as part of the READY S.E.T. OC Grant Program.
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11. APPROVE A RESOLUTION AND THE ISSUANCE OF A LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 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 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. 6084 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT FOR 370 EAST WHITTIER BOULEVARD FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.
12. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT W ITH 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 for On-Call Private Development Review and Plan Check Services; and,
B. Authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Willdan Engineering in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000.
13. APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF FULLERTON FOR THE HARBOR
BOULEVARD CORRIDOR PROJECT, REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. 74-46029
That the City Council approve a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Fullerton for the Harbor Boulevard Corridor Project, Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program, Project No. 74-46029.
14. AWARD CO NTRACT TO SUPERIOR PAVING COMPANY INC., DBA UNITED PAVING COMPANY, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ALLEY NO. 27, 45, AND 86 IMPROVEMENT, FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021, CITY PROJECT NO. 2-R-20
That the City Council:
A. Approve Plans and Specifications for Alley No. 27, 45, and 86 Improvement Fiscal Year 2020-2021, City Project No. 2-R-20; and
B. Award a construction contract for Alley No. 27, 45, and 86 Improvement, Fiscal Year 2020- 2021, City Project No. 2 -R-20 (Project) to Superior Paving Company Inc., dba United Paving Company, of Corona, California, in the amount of $275,555 and reject all other bids; and
C. Approve an appropriation of $60,000 of available Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds to fully fund the Project; and,
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D. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Superior Paving Company Inc., dba United Paving Company of Corona, California, in the amount of $275,555, and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Superior Paving Company Inc., dba United Paving Company, of Corona, Califor nia in the amount of $330,666, which includes a 20 percent contingency.
15. RECEIVE AND FILE THE TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2022.
16. WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 00135409 THROUGH 00135865 TOTALING $3,428,735.33; AND APPROVE WIRE TRANSFERS DATED 9/30/2022, TOTALING $831,905.39
That the City Council approve Nos. 00135409 through 00135865 totaling $3,428,735.33; and approve Wire Transfers dated 9/30/2022, totaling $831,905.39.
UTILITY AUTHORITY:
1. APPROVE CITY OF LA HABRA UTILITY AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
That the City of La Habra Utility Authority approve the Utility Authority Meeting Minutes of:
• June 20, 2022
• July 5, 2022
• July 18, 2022
• August 1, 2022
• August 15, 2022
• September 6, 2022
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
CITY COUNCIL:
1. DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 22-02 ADOPTING THE 2021- 2029 (6
TH CYCLE) HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE LA HABRA
GENERAL PLAN 2035
Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development Ramsland presented the staff report.
City Council discussion included: whether or not the Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) count towards the City’s required 834 units; and how many Orange County cities have had their Housing Element approved.
Mayor Pro Tem Gomez opened the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.
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Dr. Susan Pritchard, La Habra resident, asked about the number of rented Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the average cost to rent and build an ADU.
Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development Ramsland responded the average cost to rent an ADU is approximately $1,000 per month; and that staff could provide more specific information at a later date.
Mayor Pro Tem Gomez closed the public hearing at 6:48 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Simonian, seconded by Councilmember Nigsarian, and CARRIED (4-0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
A. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6085 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 22-01 ADOPTING THE 2021-2029 (6TH CYCLE) HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE LA HABRA GENERAL PLAN 2035, AS PER ATTACHMENT A; and
B. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO FORWARD THE CITY’S REVISED DRAFT 2021- 2029 HOUSING
ELEMENT TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) FOR REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION.
Said motion CARRIED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Gomez,
Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Nigsarian, Councilmember Simonian NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Mayor Medrano
2. DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE 22- 02 TO AMEND TITLE 18 ZONING OF THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL CODE (LHMC), CHAPTER 18.12 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SECTION 18.12.140
OUTDOORS SEATING AREA, MODIFYING THE OUTDOOR SEATING REQUIREMENTS
FOR RESTAURANTS
Director of Community & Economic Development Kim presented the staff report.
There was no City Council discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Gomez opened the public hearing at 6:52 p.m. There was no public testimony, so the public hearing was closed.
Moved by Councilmember Nigsarian, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gomez, and CARRIED (4-0)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1847 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 22-02 TO AMEND TITLE 18 ZONING OF THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL CODE (LHMC), CHAPTER 18.12 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SECTION 18.12.140 OUTDOOR SEATING AREA, MODIFYING THE OUTDOOR SEATING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESTAURANTS AS PER EXHIBIT “A.”
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Said motion CARRIED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Gomez,
Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Nigsarian, Councilmember Simonian NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Mayor Medrano
3. DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE 2021 -2022 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT THE REPORT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Housing Specialist Louie presented the staff report.
There was no City Council discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Gomez opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. There was no public testimony, so the public hearing was closed.
Moved by Councilmember Simonian, seconded by Councilmember Nigsarian, and CARRIED (4-0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 2021 -2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT THE CAPER TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Said motion CARRIED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Gomez,
Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Nigsarian, Councilmember Simonian NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Mayor Medrano
CITY COUNCIL & UTILITY AUTHORITY:
1. PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS REPORT – CALENDAR YEAR 2022
Director of Public Works Saykali presented the staff report.
City Council and Utility Authority discussion included actions residents should take if they encounter brown water from their faucets.
Mayor Pro Tem Gomez opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. There was no public testimony, so the public hearing was closed.
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Moved by Councilmember/Director Espinoza, seconded by Councilmember/Director Simonian, and CARRIED (4-0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY DIRECTORS:
A. CONDUCT A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CITY’S 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS REPORT; AND
B. RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY’S 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.
Said motion CARRIED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem/Director Gomez,
Councilmember/Director Espinoza, Councilmember/Director Nigsarian, Councilmember/Director Simonian
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Mayor/Director Medrano
CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
1. CONSIDER RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO LOCAL
CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY, WHICH MAKE CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES NECESSARY TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, AND ELECTRICAL CODES, AND APPENDICES; AND SETTING OCTOBER 17, 2022, FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION; AND READ THE TITLE OF THE ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2022 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, EXISTING BUILDING, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS AND ENERGY CODES; AND, THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE CODE AND 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
City Manager Sadro stated the City Council may wish to forego the staff report, as this item is for City Council to take action to set a future public hearing date t o include a staff report and public testimony.
City Council discussion included a consensus to forego the staff report at this time.
Mayor Pro Tem Gomez invited the public to testify at 7:04 p.m. There was no public testimony.
Moved by Councilmember Nigsarian, seconded by Councilmember Simonian, and CARRIED (4-0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
A. Consider RESOLUTION NO. ____ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY WHICH MAKE CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES NECESSARY TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, AN D ELECTRICAL CODES, AND APPENDICES; and
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B. Motion to approve setting the public hearing date of October 17, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 100 East La Habra Boulevard, California, for consideration of first reading of ORDINANCE NO. ____ 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 2022 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL,
PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, EXISTING BUILDING, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS AND ENERGY CODES; AND, THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE CODE AND 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE.
Said motion CARRIED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Gomez,
Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Nigsarian, Councilmember Simonian NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Mayor Medrano
2. APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR EBS GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC.
TO REHABILITATE EUCLID STREET FROM LA HABRA BOULEVARD TO WHITTIER
BOULEVARD AND BEACH BOULEVARD NEAR THE COYOTE CREEK CHANNEL
Principal Engineer An presented the staff report.
City Manager Sadro stated this item is a follow-up to City Council discussion held during the meeting for adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget.
City Council discussion included compliments to staff for the pavement rehabilitation program and accelerating the rehabilitation of Euclid Street.
Mayor Pro Tem Gomez invited the public to testify at 7:12 p.m.
Dr. Susan Pritchard, La Habra resident, asked about the funding source, the amount of resurfacing work to be completed , the life expectancy of the roadway, and the anticipated completion of the Euclid Street storm drain project.
Mayor Pro Tem Gomez closed public testimony at 7:13 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Simonian, seconded by Councilmember Espinoza, and CARRIED (4-0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
A. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $558,471 WITH EBS GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC., TO INCLUDE
ADDITIONAL PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS ALONG EUCLID STREET, BETWEEN LA
HABRA BOULEVARD AND WHITTIER BOULEVARD, AND ALONG BEACH BOULEVARD
NEAR THE COYOTE CREEK CHANNEL, AS PART OF THE ANNUAL ARTERIAL STREET REHABILITATION FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020, CITY PROJECT NO. 5-R-19; AND
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B. APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF $550,000 FROM MEASURE M2 FUNDS AND $150,000 FROM GAS TAX FUNDS, FOR A TOTAL OF $700,000, FROM THE APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CIP BUDGET, ANNUAL ARTERIAL REHABILITATION PROJECT (EUCLID STREET BETWEEN LA HABRA BOULEVARD AND WHITTIER BOULEVARD) CIP NO.16 TO ANNUAL ARTERIAL STREET REHABILITATION FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020, CITY PROJECT NO. 5 -R-19 FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO CHANGE ORDER NO.1, WHICH INCLUDES FUNDING FOR A 15 PERCENT CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY, INSPECTION SERVICES, AND MATERIAL TESTING; AND,
C. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO INCREASE THE CITY'S PURCHASE ORDER WITH EBS GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC., BY $642,250 WHICH INCLUDES A 15 PERCENT CONTINGENCY, FROM THE CURRENT AMOUNT OF $2,573,701 TO THE AMOUNT OF $3,215,951.
Said motion CARRIED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Gomez,
Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Nigsarian, Councilmember Simonian NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Mayor Medrano
MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
Mayor Pro Tem Gomez 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, September 23, 2022, at Portola Park. • La Habra Fall Compost Giveaway Event to be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the La Habra Public Works Yard. • La Habra Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day to be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the La Habra Public Works Yard. • La Habra Community Open House on Saturday, October 22, 2022. • La Habra Host Lions Club Corn Festival Open House to be held November 11 – 13, 2022, at El Centro-Lions Park.
• 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 Progr am 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.
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS:
Councilmember/Director Nigsarian requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Jane Williams, journalist/editor for the La Habra Journal, and read her obituary . He spoke regarding the groundbreaking held on August 17, 2022, for the new park development at the former Women’s Clubhouse site on West Greenwood Avenue. He spoke regarding his attendance to the La Habra High School Aquatics Center grand opening; and his participation in and the success of Love La Habra held on Saturday, September 17, 2022. He addressed recent social media comments made by former City Councilmember Tim Shaw with regard to the City’s financial standing.
Councilmember/Director Simonian requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of David Lacey, husband of former Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey. He spoke regarding recent social media comments that the City is nearing bankruptcy; and assured the City is solvent and businesses are encouraged to invest in the City.
Councilmember/Director Espinoza stated she attended the same events as Councilmember/Director Nigsarian, in addition to t he Inner-coastal Cleanup held on Saturday, September 17, 2022. She spoke regarding her attendance to the Annual League of California Cities Conference held in Long Beach on September 8-9, 2022; and stated she was elected to serve as the 4
th District Representative to the Board of Directors for the League of California Cities.
Mayor Pro Tem/Director Gomez requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Carolyn Hinig, wife of former City of La Habra Chief of Police Dave Hinig. He spoke regarding his participation in and the success of Love La Habra held on Saturday, September 17, 2022. He spoke regarding social media comments made by former City Councilmember Tim Shaw. He wished Councilmember/Director Simonian a happy birthday.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Pro Tem /Director Gomez adjourned the meeting in memory of Jane Williams, Carolyn Hinig, and David Lacey at 7: 41 p.m. to Monday, October 3, 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,
Rhonda J. Barone, CMC
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary