City Council
Monday, April 1, 2024
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
Monday, April 1, 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.
Mayor Nigsarian announced Councilmember Simonian would participate virtually due to a medical emergency that prevents him from attending in person.
INVOCATION: City Attorney Jones
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Simonian
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
Management Analyst II Hurt
City Clerk Barone
Assistant City Clerk Lopez
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT: None.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
1. RECOGNITION OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER SIMONIAN FOR HIS SERVICE ON CITY
COUNCIL
Mayor Nigsarian and City Council invited Councilmember Simonian to the front of the dais and recognized him for his service on City Council, and presented him with a proclamation and gavel plaque.
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Councilmember Simonian was presented with a Certificate of Recognition from the following:
• Doug Chaffee, District Four Orange County Supervisor
• Fidel Vazquez, representing Senator Tom Umberg’s Office
Mayor Nigsarian pr esented Councilmember Simonian a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of California Congressional District 38 Representative Sanchez.
Councilmember Gomez requested that a future City Council Meeting Agenda include renaming Old Reservoir Park to Steve Simonian Reservoir Park.
Councilmember Simonian spoke regarding the La Habra community , his family, and his work serving on City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Annette Limon, La Habra resident, spoke.
Carrie Surich, La Habra resident, spoke.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Gomez recused himself from Consent Calendar Item 4 due to a conflict of interest.
City Clerk Barone indicated a copy of the updated bid proposal for Consent Calendar Item 5 has been provided at the dais, with copies available for the public.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza, seconded by Councilmember Simonian, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6; WITH COUNCILMEMBER GOMEZ ABSTAINING ON ITEM NO. 4.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Nigsarian, Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza,
Councilmember Gomez, Councilmember Medrano, Councilmember Simonian NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Gomez (Item 4 only)
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 THE CITY'S EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE POLICY RENEWAL FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM FROM APRIL 19, 2024, THROUGH APRIL 19, 2025
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to place the City's primary earthquake policy with Landmark American Insurance Company at a policy limit of $5 million and assign excess coverage of $78.95 million to General Security Insurance, Palomar Excess and Surplus Insurance, Trisura Specialty Insurance, and Transverse Specialty Insurance for a one- year term from April 19, 2024, through April 19, 2025.
3. APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (FY2024-25) CITY OF LA HABRA LEGISLATIVE
PLATFORM
That the City Council adopt the proposed FY2024- 25 City of La Habra Legislative Platform and authorize staff to prepare letters of support or opposition to legislative bills for the Mayor's signature, as needed and in accordance with the approved Legislative Platform.
4. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE REVIEW AND PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENTS FOR THE PROPOSED WESTRIDGE HILLS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for professional services for the review and preparation of environmental documents for the proposed Westridge Hills residential development project pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
5. AWARD CONTRACT TO E&R CONSTRUCTION INC., FOR EMERGENCY STORM DRAIN
REPAIRS AT THE INTERSECTION OF HARBOR BOULEVARD AND ARBOLITA DROVE, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-D-24
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with E&R Construction Inc., and authorize staff to issue a purchase order for an amount $132,774 which includes 20% contingency for emergency storm drain repai rs on the northwest corner of Harbor Boulevard and Arbolita Drive, City Project No. 1-D-24; and,
B. Appropriate $132,774 from the capital improvement general fund reserve for this emergency storm drain repair.
6. WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 00143236 THROUGH 00143403 TOTALING $1,512,565.87
That the City Council approve Nos. 00143236 through 00143403 totaling $1,512,565.87.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION: None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: None at this time.
CONSIDERATION ITEMS: None at this time.
MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
Mayor Nigsarian announced upcoming community events and activities.
COMMENTS FROM STAFF:
City Manager Sadro , on behalf of the City’s Executive Management Team, thanked Councilmember Simonian for his work on City Council and wished him well.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Mayor Nigsarian, Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza, Councilmember Gomez , and Councilmember Medrano thanked Councilmember Simonian for his service to the City of La Habra and his mentorship to them.
Councilmember Simonian spoke regarding his family and relationship with each City Councilmember; and commended City Manager Sadro and Chief of Police Foster for their work.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Nigsarian adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. to Monday, April 15, 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 April 15, 2024.