City Council
Monday, February 5, 2024
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
Monday, February 5, 2024
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.:
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Nigsarian called the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of La Habra to order at 6:07 p.m. in the Closed Session Room 112c, located at 100 East La Habra Boulevard, La Habra, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nigsarian
Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza
Councilmember Gomez
Councilmember Medrano
Councilmember Simonian
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: NONE
OTHER OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Manager Sadro
Assistant City Manager Yap
City Attorney Jones
City Clerk Barone
Director of Community and Economic Development Kim was also present for this item. Acting City Attorney Steele participated via telephone.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS: None.
City Attorney Jones and Councilmember Gomez recused themselves from Closed Session and left the Closed Session Room at 6:07 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1); One (1) Potential Case.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council reconvened at 6: 21 p.m. There were no Closed Session announcements. Mayor Nigsarian adjourned the Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:21 p.m.
City Council
Monday, February 5, 2024
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.:
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Nigsarian 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 Pro Tem Espinoza
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nigsarian
Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza
Councilmember Gomez
Councilmember Medrano
Councilmember Simonian
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: NONE
OTHER OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Manager Sadro
City Attorney Jones
Assistant City Manager Yap
City Clerk Barone
Management Analyst II Hurt
Assistant City Clerk Lopez
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT: None.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS: None at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved by Councilmember Medrano, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 10.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Nigsarian, Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza,
C ouncilmember Gomez, 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.
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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:
• December 18, 2023
• January 2, 2024
• January 16, 2024
3. APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE EMERGENCY STORM DRAIN REPAIRS AT 941 AND 951 RIDGEHAVEN DRIVE
That the City Council:
A. Approve the Notice of Completion for the Emergency Storm Drain Repairs at 941 and 951 Ridgehaven Drive and authorize staff to submit the notice for recordation; and,
B. Approve an increase of $21,478.43 to the Purchase Order to Mike Bubalo Construction, Co. to cover additional expenses related to restoration work at 941 and 951 Ridgehaven Drive.
4. APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-B-21
That the City Council approve the Notice of Completion for the Community Center Parking Lot Improvements, City Project No. 1- B-21, and authorize staff to send the Notice of Completion for recordation.
5. APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLET ION FOR THE ANNUAL ARTERIAL STREET REHABILITATION, FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020, CITY PROJECT NO. 5-R-19
That the City Council approve the Notice of Completion for the Annual Arterial Street Rehabilitation, Fiscal Year 2019-2020, City Project No. 5-R-19, and authorize staff to submit the notice for recordation.
6. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO NEXTECH SYSTEMS, INC., IN AN AMOUNT OF $79,696.90 FOR CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SAFETY LIGHTING
IMPROVEMENTS
That the City Council approve and authorize staff to iss ue a purchase order in the amount of $79,696.90 to NexTech Systems, Inc. for the purchase of traffic signal safety lighting equipment for the Citywide Safety Lighting Improvement project.
7. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA HABRA AND TETRA TECH BAS, INC.
That the City Council:
A. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Services between the City of La Habra and Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. for the Vista Grande Park Improvement Project, City Project No, 1-P-22;
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B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Services between the City of La Habra and Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. for the Vista Grande Park Improvement Project, City Project No, 1-P-22; and,
C. Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount not to exceed $150,000 to Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. to provide design support during construction of the Vista Grande Park Improvement Project, City Project No. 1- P-22.
8. APPROVE REJECTION OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE REMODEL/TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AT 205 SOUTH EUCLID STREET AND 106 EAST FIRST AVENUE, CITY PROJECT NO. 6 -B-23 AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RE -ADVERTISE THE
PROJECT
That the City Council:
A. Reject all bids received for the Remodel/Tenant Improvements at 205 South Euclid Street and 106 East First Avenue;
B. Authorize staff to redesign and de- scope the Remodel/Tenant Improvements at 205 South Euclid Street and 106 East First Avenue with the goal of lowering the cost of the project;
C. Authorize staff to increase the Purchase Order for Crane Architectural Group to an amount not to exceed $70,000 to revise the plans, specifications, and estimates as deemed necessary to effectively de-scope the project; and,
D. Authorize staff to re -advertise the revised contract plans and specifications for the Remodel/Tenant Improvements at 205 South Euclid Street and 106 East First Avenue.
9. WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 00142415 THROUGH 00142663 TOTALING $4,192,621.35; AND APPROVE WIRE TRANSFERS DATED 1/31/24, TOTALING $4,000,000.00
That the City Council approve Nos. 00142415 through 00142663 totaling $4,192,621.35; and approve Wire Transfers dated 1/31/24, totaling $4,000,000.00.
10. RECEIVE AND FILE THE TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023
That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2023.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None at this time.
CONSIDERATION ITEMS: None at this time.
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MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
Mayor Nigsarian announced upcoming community events and activities.
COMMENTS FROM STAFF:
City Manager Sadro introduced newly hired Assistant City Manager Gabriella Yap.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza
• Participated in the 2024 Point In Time Count for Orange County held on January 24, 2024. • Attended the Southern California of Governments (SCAG) meeting held on February 1, 2024.
Councilmember Medrano
• Welcomed Assistant City Manager Yap.
• Attended the Independent Cities Association (ICA) seminar held February 2 - 4, 2024. • Attended the Americana Tax Planning ribbon cutting held on January 22, 2024.
Councilmember Gomez
• Welcomed Assistant City Manager Yap.
• Thanked the Public Works, Police, and Community Services Departments for their work during the recent rain storms.
• Spoke regarding preventive measures to control mosquito breeding. • Made a motion that staff and the Police Department provide City Council with safety measures that will be taken to assure the public’s safety during this year’s Citrus Fair.
Second by Councilmember Simonian.
• Requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of former La Habra City School District Superintendent Richard Hermann.
Councilmember Simonian
• Welcomed Assistant City Manager Yap.
• Spoke regarding the passing of Richard Hermann and offered his condolences to the family.
• Announced his resignation from City Council effective April 5, 2024. He thanked City Council and City Manager Sadro for all their work.
Mayor Nigsarian
• Spoke regarding Councilmember Simonian’s service on City Council. • Attended the Country Hills Homeowners Association meeting held on January 18, 2024. • Served as a judge for the Imperial Middle School Spelling Bee held on January 31, 2024. • Attended the Independent Cities Association (ICA) seminar held February 2 - 4, 2024. • Welcomed Assistant City Manager Yap.
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Monday, February 5, 2024
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Nigsarian adjourned the meeting in memory of Richard Hermann at 6:57 p.m. to Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 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 February 20, 2024.