City Council
Monday, March 4, 2024
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
Monday, March 4, 2024
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.: Cancelled.
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: Councilmember Medrano
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
Assistant City Clerk Lopez
Administrative Aide I Delgado
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT: None.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
1. RECOGNITION OF THE BARRICELLA FAMILY AS THE 2024 RESIDENTIAL
BEAUTIFICATION AWARD RECIPIENT
Mayor Nigsarian, City Council, Beautification Committee Chair Wilson, and Beautification Committee Member Otero presented the Barricella Family with a yard sign and Certificate of Recognition.
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2. PRESENTATION BY THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
League of California Cities Regional Public Affairs Manager Medina, Orange County Division, provided a PowerPoint presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Los Angeles County Fire Department Acting Assistant Fire Chief Post introduced herself.
Joanne Morgan, La Habra resident, spoke.
Mike Eaves, La Habra resident, spoke.
Mahmoud Azimi, La Habra resident, spoke.
Councilmember Gomez requested Ms. Morgan’s contact information for follow-up with the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved by Councilmember Simonian, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 12.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Nigsarian, Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza,
Councilmember 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.
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 February 20, 2024.
3. APPROVE 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:
• October 9, 2023
• October 23, 2023
• November 13, 2023
• December 11, 2023
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• January 8, 2024
4. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO F.S. CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, ALLEYS NO. 1 AND NO. 83, CITY PROJECT NO. 3-R-21
That the City Council:
A. Approve the Project Specifications for the Alley Improvement Project, Alleys No. 1 and No. 83, City Project No. 3-R-21;
B. Award a construction contract for the Alley Improvement Project, Alleys No. 1 and No. 83, City Project No. 3-R-21 to F.S. Contractors, Inc., of Sylmar, California, in the amount of $139,700 and reject all other bids; and,
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with F.S. Contractors, Inc., and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to F.S. Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $167,640, which includes a 20 percent contingency.
5. APPROVE AN INCREASE TO THE MIKE BUBALO CONSTRUCTION CO. INC.
EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER FOR EAST BISHOP DRIVE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 1-D-16
That the City Council:
A. Approve the use of available budgeted American Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA") funds in the amount of $138,767.58 to fully fund the emergency work completed by Mike Bubalo Construction Co. Inc.; and,
B. Authorize staff to increase Mike Bubalo Construction Co. Inc.'s Emergency Work Purchase Order from $750,000.00 to $888,767.58.
6. APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL
CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF LA HABRA IS ELIGIBLE
That the City Council APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2024-04 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF LA HABRA IS ELIGIBLE.
7. APPROVE EXHIBITION RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH OMAHA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
That the City Council approve the rental of the Dinosaur Safari Exhibit from Omaha Children's Museum for a fee of $47,000 to be paid over the period from February 1, 2024, to February 1, 2025.
8. APPROVE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH PROVIDENCE ST. JUDE MED ICAL CENTER ACCEPTING FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,000
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with Providence St. Jude Medical Center accepting funding in the amount of $85,000 to fund the cost of a grant writing consultant for health and wellness programs, fitness equipment
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for senior exercise in the Community Center Expansion, and a community garden project at San Miguel de Allende Park.
9. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SIXTH
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S WORKFORCE INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA)
AGREEMENT FOR YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES WITH THE COUNTY, CONTRACT NO. MA-012-20011848
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Sixth Amendment to the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Agreement for Youth Program Services with the County of Orange, increasing the City's Ready S.E.T. OC program funding by $260,000 for a maximum funding of $2,440,915 for fiscal year 2023-2024; and,
B. Authorize the appropriation of the additional funding to the Employment & Training Division 2023-2024 adopted budget.
10. APPROVE A WORKFORCE INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PAYMENT OF $58,800 TO THE NURSES DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. AS PART OF THE READY S.E.T. OC GRANT PROGRAM
That the City Council approve a Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) payment of $58,800 to the Nurses Development Center, Inc. as part of the Ready S.E.T. OC Grant Program.
11. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE WOR KFORCE
INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES CONTINUED FUNDING APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the submission of a Request for Proposal for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program Services, RFP #012-2522804-JM; and,
B. Approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. CC 2024-05 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE
APPROVAL OF THE SUBMITTAL OF A RESPONSE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES RFP #012-2522804-JM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
12. WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 00142859 THROUGH 00143017 TOTALING $998,827.40
That the City Council approve Nos.00142859 through 00143017 totaling $998,827.40.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None at this time.
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CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA,
CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS OPPOSITION TO CHILD MARRIAGE BY CALLING FOR AN "18 NO EXCEPTIONS" LAW
City Manager Sadro presented the staff report.
There was no City Council discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza spoke regarding this item.
Mayor Nigsarian invited the public to testify at 6:58 p.m. There was no public testimony.
Moved by Councilmember Medrano, seconded by Councilmember Gomez , and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROV E AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2024-06 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS OPPOSITION TO CHILD MARRIAGE BY CALLING FOR AN "18 NO EXCEPTIONS" LAW.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Nigsarian, Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza,
Councilmember Gomez, Councilmember Medrano, Councilmember Simonian NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
Mayor Nigsarian announced upcoming community events and activities.
COMMENTS FROM STAFF: None.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Councilmember Medrano
• Congratulated the La Habra High School Boys’ Basketball team on its CIF championship. • Announced the 2024 La Habra Races to be held on March 9, 2024. • Spoke regarding the expected resignation of Councilmember Simonian. • Thanked City staff and the Police Department for all their work to the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza
• Attended a Providence St. Jude Community Benefits Committee meeting held on February 14, 2024.
• Toured the HomeAid Orange County Family CareCenter on February 24, 2024. • Attended the La Habra Little League Opening Day held on February 24, 2024.
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Mayor Nigsarian
• Toured the HomeAid Orange County Family CareCenter on February 24, 2024. • Met with Supervisor Doug Chaffee to discuss fire services costs. • Spoke regarding Measure T.
• Participated in Read Across America Day at the La Habra C hildren’s Museum on March 2, 2024.
• Wished his wife, Carol Nigsarian, a happy birthday.
• Congratulated Carrie Surich on her 2024 Women of Distinction recognition by Senator Tom Umberg.
Councilmember Gomez
• Wished Carol Nigsarian a happy birthday.
• Congratulated the La Habra High School Boys’ Basketball team on its CIF championship. • Celebrated Bill Clifton’s 102nd birthday.
• Thanked the Community Services Department for hosting a Vote Center at the Community Center, and encouraged everyone to vote.
Councilmember Simonian
• Spoke regarding the La Habra High School Boys’ Basketball team’s CIF championship. • Thanked the La Habra community for participating in this year’s annual commission recruitment and for working to improve the City of La Habra. • He thanked members of the audience for attending tonight’s meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Nigsarian adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m. to Monday, March 18, 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 March 18, 2024.