MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.
&
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
Monday, September 18, 2023
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.:
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor 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 Gomez
Mayor Pro Tem Nigsarian
Councilmember Espinoza
Councilmember Medrano
Councilmember Simonian
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: NONE
OTHER OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Manager Sadro
City Attorney Jones
City Clerk Barone
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS: None.
CLOSED SESSION:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Potential initiation of litigation: (One case).
Deputy City Attorney Gary Kranker was also present for this item.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council reconvened at 5:42 p.m. There were no Closed Session announcements. Mayor Gomez adjourned the Adjourned Regular Meeting at 5:42 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.:
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Gomez 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 Simonian
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COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Gomez
Mayor Pro Tem Nigsarian
Councilmember Espinoza
Councilmember Medrano
Councilmember Simonian
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: NONE
OTHER OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Manager Sadro
City Attorney Jones
City Clerk Barone
Management Analyst II Hurt
Assistant City Clerk Lopez
Administrative Aide I Delgado
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:
City Attorney Jones stated City Council gave authority and unanimously voted to proceed to consider amicus brief in the Grants Pass, Oregon case.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
1. PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 2023 AS "WORLD ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS MONTH" IN
THE CITY OF LA HABRA
Mayor Gomez and the City Council presented Alzheimer’s Orange County representative Kristen Maahs-Kolbert with the proclamation.
2. PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 26, 2023, AS "HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS DAY"
IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
Mayor Gomez and the City Council presented Acting Director of Human Resources Coelho-La Freniere, Senior Human Resources/Rick Management Analyst De Los Palos, Human Resources/Risk Management Analyst Gomez, and Human Resources Assistant Palacios with the proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Candice Stephens, La Habra business owner, spoke.
Ron Bousema, La Habra resident, spoke.
Matt Lewis, La Habra resident, spoke.
Deputy Director of Community Services Albarian introduced newly hired Recreation S upervisor Ortega.
Vicky Nava, La Habra business owner, provided public comments in Spanish. Annette Guerra Limon, La Habra resident, translated those public comments.
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Jack Miranda, Director of Jesse Miranda Center, spoke.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved by Councilmember Simonian, seconded by Councilmember Medrano, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 8.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Nigsarian,
Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Medrano, 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 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 21, 2023
• September 5, 2023
3. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. CHRISTOPHER DROULIAS
That the City Council deny the claim of Mr. Christopher Droulias in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
4. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF ISAAC HOLGUIN
That the City Council deny the claim of Isaac Holguin in order to set a definite six -month Statute of Limitations date.
5. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. MITCHELL PHILLIP
That the City Council deny the claim of Mr. Mitchell Phillip in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
6. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THREE- YEAR
AGREEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED PLANNING
SERVICES
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into three- year agreements with (1) City Advisors, (2) Infrastructure Engineers, (3) MIG Inc, (4) VCA Code, and (5) Willdan Engineering to provide professional general and specialized planning services on an as-needed basis.
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7. APPROVE A RESOLUT ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA,
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT A PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE, L.P., AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING TO RECEIVE ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO
That the City Council "A PPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6127 ENTITLED: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, ORANGE COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT A PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO
CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE, LC, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO" for Monday, October 16, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in accordance with the California Public Utilities Code.
8. WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 00140411 THROUGH 00140852 TOTALING $3,404,932.08
That the City Council approve Nos. 00140411 through 00140852 totaling $3,404.932.08.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE 2022 -2023 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.
Mayor Gomez opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. There was no public testimony.
There was no City Council discussion.
Moved by Councilmember Simonian , seconded by Councilmember Medrano, and CARRIE D UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE 2022 -2023 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 vote:
AYES: Mayor Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Nigsarian,
Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Medrano, Councilmember Simonian NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
1. CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AD HOC
PLANNING COMMITTEE AND A COMMUNITY SERVICES NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION
Director of Community Services Fujio presented the staff report.
City Council discussion included: budget concerns; encouraged sponsorship support; set-aside funding; maximum use of limited resources; minimal upfront costs for formation of the non- profit foundation; formation of the Non-Profit Foundation board and members; support of a staff liaison; potential corporate sponsorship; Non-Profit Foundation assistance with funding Centennial Celebration; utmost transparency of the Non-Profit Foundation; and how appointments would be made to the Non-Profit Foundation.
City Attorney Jones stated City staff can assist with the initial set -up and formation of the Non-Profit Foundation, however the ongoing nature of the foundation must be separate from the City.
Mayor Gomez invited the public to testify at 7:19 p.m.
Doug Guimond, La Habra resident, spoke.
Michelle Bernier, La Habra resident, spoke
Mayor Gomez closed public testimony 7:23 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Simonian, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Nigsarian, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5 -0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FORMATION OF A
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AD HOC PLANNING COMMITTEE TO ASSIST WITH THE PLANNING FOR THE CITY'S 100 -YEAR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION THAT WILL OCCUR IN 2025; AND THAT STAFF PROVIDE AT A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MORE CODIFIED
INFORMATION ON THE FORMATION OF A COMMUNITY SERVICES NON- PROFIT FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH THE FUNDRAISING EFFORT.
AYES: Mayor Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Nigsarian,
Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Medrano, Councilmember Simonian NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
Mayor Gomez announced upcoming community events and activities.
COMMENTS FROM STAFF: None.
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Mayor Pro Tem Nigsarian spoke regarding the formation of a Community Services Non- Profit Foundation to assist with the City’s Centennial Celebration. He thanked the La Habra Host Lions Club for hosting a free vision screening and free eye glasses event. He offered his condolences for the recent killing of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer.
Councilmember Medrano thank La Habra Chief of Police Foster for the Tacos with a Cop community event held at Montwood Park this past weekend. He thanked the La Habra Host Lions Club for hosting a free vision screening and free eye glasses event. He requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of his uncle Reynaldo Urquijo, Sr.
Councilmember Simonian spoke regarding the T acos with a Cop community event held at Montwood Park this past weekend. He spoke regarding smart water meters, and thanked City Manager Sadro and Director of Public Work Saykali for implementation of the system.
Mayor Gomez thanked the La Habra Host Lions Club for hosting a free vision screening and free eye glasses event. He requested recognition of the La Habra Host Lions Club at a future City Council Meeting. He requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Manuel Saucedo, Michael West, and John Lascari.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting in memory of Manuel Saucedo, Michael West, John Lascari, and Reynaldo Urquijo, Sr. at 7:39 p.m. to Monday, October 2, 2023, 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
City Clerk
These Minutes were approved on: October 2, 2023