City Council
Monday, May 6, 2024
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
Monday, May 6, 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 Gomez
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nigsarian
Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza
Councilmember Gomez
Councilmember Medrano
Councilmember Surich
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. PROCLAIM MAY 6-12, 2024, AS LUNG CANCER ACTION WEEK IN THE CITY OF
LA HABRA
Mayor Nigsarian and the City Council pr esented a Proclamation to American Lung Association Health Promotions Specialist Alatorre.
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2. RECOGNITION PROCLAIM MAY 2024 AS BUILDING SAFETY MONTH IN THE CITY OF
LA HABRA
Mayor Nigsarian and the City Council presented a Proclamation to Community Development & Economic Development Director Kim and Building, Safety & Code Enforcement staff.
3. PROCLAIM MAY 5-11, 2024, AS PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK IN THE
CITY OF LA HABRA
Mayor Nigsarian and the City Council presented a Proclamation to City Clerk Barone and Assistant City Clerk Lopez.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Delwin Lampkin, La Habra resident, spoke.
Sharon Frazier, La Habra resident, spoke.
David Curlee, spoke.
Pam Purcell, La Habra resident, spoke.
Ari Ruiz, District Director for Assemblymember Pacheco, spoke.
Tom Minnich, La Habra resident, spoke.
Mai Dang, La Habra Heights resident, spoke.
Kathy Jew, Brea resident, spoke.
Gerald Wolfe, spoke.
Barbra Clineburg, Orange County resident, spoke.
Oswaldo Andrade, La Habra resident, spoke.
Luke McGinley, La Habra resident, spoke.
Councilmember Gomez requested an item be agendize for a future City Council meeting to review the lease agreement with iPickle/iTennis La Habra Center. Seconded by Councilmember Medrano.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Surich stated that she would be abstaining on Consent Calendar Item 8.
Moved by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 14; WITH THE EXCEPTION OF COUNCILMEMBER SURICH WHO ABSTAINED ON ITEM 8.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Nigsarian, Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza,
Councilmember Gomez, Councilmember Medrano, Councilmember Surich NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Surich (Item No. 8 only)
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 Regular Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2024.
3. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. JOSEPH DELANEY
That the City Council deny the claim of Mr. Joseph Delaney in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
4. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MS. ROXANE ORNELAS
That the City Council deny the claim of Ms. Roxane Ornelas in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
5. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. TRANELL DAVIS
That the City Council deny the claim of Mr. Tranell Davis in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
6. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. ARNY GONZALEZ
That the City Council deny the claim of Mr. Arny Gonzalez in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
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7. APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF FULLERTON, ANAHEIM,
GARDEN GROVE, SANTA ANA, AND FOUNTAIN VALLEY FOR THE EUCLID STREET
CORRIDOR PROJECT, REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM (RTSSP)
That the City Council approve a Cooperative Agreement with the cities of Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, and Fountain Valley for the Euclid Street Corridor Project, Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (RTSSP).
8. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH TROLLER MAYER ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR DESIGN
SUPPORT DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WOMAN'S CLUB PARK PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-P-22
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the C ity Manager to execute an agreement with Troller Mayer Associates, Inc., of Glendale, California in the amount of $55,494 to provide design support during the construction of the Woman's Club Park Project, City Project No. 1-P-22; and,
B. Approve and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Troller Mayer Associates, Inc. of Glendale, California, in an amount not -to-exceed $61,044, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency.
9. APPROVE AGREEMENTS WITH MDJ MANAGEMENT, LLC. AND FC & SONS ROOFING INC. FOR T HE EMERGENCY ROOF REPAIRS AT THE CITY OF LA HABRA CHILD
DEVELOPMENT MAIN OFFICE
That the City Council:
A. Approve the waiver of the competitive bidding process per La Habra Municipal Code Section 4.20.070 (A) in case of an emergency as determined by the City Manager;
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for Phase I of the City of La Habra Child Development Main Office Roof Improvements with MDJ Management, LLC., and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to MDJ Management, LLC, in the amount of $145,000 which includes a 20 percent contingency;
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for Phase 2 of the City of La Habra Child Development Main Office Roof Improvements with FC & Sons Roofing Inc., and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to FC & Sons Roofing Inc., in the amount of $254,326, which includes a 20 percent contingency, and an additional $70,000 for as needed funding for decking that may require replacement once the project begins;
D. Authorize staff to retain a construction manager and inspector from the City of La Habra Engineering Division's On Call Consultant Agreement to oversee the construction of both phases of the project, and to fund the City of La Habra Building and Safety Permit fees in an amount not to exceed $80,000; and,
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E. Approve an appropriation of $339,362.81 from the California State Preschool Contract Grant Fund and $235,828.39 from the General Child Care Contract Grant Fund to fully fund the costs of this project.
10. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORD ER TO PUENTE HILLS FORD, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $138,150 FOR THREE NEW POLICE
ADMINISTRATION VEHICLES
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order in the amount of $138,150 from the Fleet Replacement Fund to Puente Hills Ford, City of Industry, California, for the purchase of three new Police administration vehicles to replace existing vehicles.
11. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO KEN GRODY FORD, BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,709.90 FOR ONE NEW 2024 FORD F -450
STANDARD CAB PICKUP TRUCK TO REPLACE AN EXISTING FLEET TRUCK
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order in the amount of $63,709.90 from the Fleet Replacement Fund to Ken Grody Ford, Buena Park, California, for the purchase of one new 2024 Ford F-450 Standard Cab Pickup truck.
12. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A NEW AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT NO. MA -012-2401395 TO CONTINUE THE CITY OF LA HABRA'S
ADMINISTRATION OF A COUNTYWIDE WORKFORCE INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY
ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM FOR YOUTH SERVICES WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the County of Orange for the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program to allow the City to continue acting as the sole provider of the County's grant funded "READY S.E.T. OC" Youth Services Program for a one- year term, with three additional optional one- year renewals, in the amount of $2,700,000 for each program year.
13. RECEIVE AND FILE THE TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2024
That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2024.
14. WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS.00143554 THROUGH 00143892 TOTALING $2,495,086.81
That the City Council approve Nos. 00143554 through 00143892 totaling $2,495,086.81.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None at this time.
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CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
1. CONSIDER AND APPOINT ONE INDIVIDUAL TO FILL THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY
ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AND CONSIDER AND APPOINT INDIVIDUALS AS
ALTERNATES ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION
City Clerk Barone presented the staff report.
There was no City Council discussion.
Mayor Nigsarian invited the public to testify at 7:11 p.m. There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Gomez nominated ROY N. RAMSLAND JR. TO FILL THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH A TERM ENDING ON MARCH 31, 2027.
Councilmember Medrano nominated MINERVA SIGÜENZA GÓMEZ TO FILL THE
UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH A TERM ENDING ON MARCH 31, 2027.
With no other nominations. MOVED by Mayor Nigsarian, seconded by Councilmember Medrano, TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS and conducted a separate roll call vote for each nominee.
City Council conducted a roll call vote TO APPOINT ROY N. RAMSLAND JR. TO FILL THE
UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH A TERM ENDING MARCH 31, 2027.
Said motion FAILED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Gomez, and Councilmember Surich
NOES: Mayor Nigsarian, Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza, and Councilmember Medrano ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Council conducted a roll call vote TO APPOINT MINERVA SIGÜENZA GÓMEZ TO FILL
THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH A TERM ENDING MARCH 31, 2027.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Nigsarian, Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza,
Councilmember Gomez, Councilmember Medrano, Councilmember Surich.
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor Nigsarian nominated ROY N. RAMSLAND, JR. TO SERVE AS FIRST ALTERNATE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
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With no other nominations. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MEDRANO , SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER GOMEZ, TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS AND CONDUCT A ROLL CALL VOTE TO APPOINT ROY N. RAMSLAND, JR. TO SERVE AS FIRST ALTERNATE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Nigsarian, Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza,
Councilmember Gomez, Councilmember Medrano, Councilmember Surich.
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor Nigsarian congratulated Minerva Sigüenza Gómez and Roy N. Ramsland Jr. on their appointments.
Moved by Mayor Nigsarian, seconded by Councilmember Medrano and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) TO NOT APPOINTMENT ONE INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE AS SECOND
ALTERNATE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION , ONE INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE AS FIRST
ALTERNATE ON THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, OR ONE INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE AS SECOND ALTERNATE O N THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION ; AND
INSTEAD CONDUCT A COMMISSION RECRUITMENT IF AN UNSCHEDULED COMMISSION VACANCY OCCURS.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Nigsarian, Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza,
Councilmember Gomez, Councilmember Medrano, Councilmember Surich.
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
2. APPROVAL OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MICON CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE WOMAN'S CLUB PARK PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 1-P-22, AND CONSIDER NAMING THE
NEW PARK
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer Mendoza presented the staff report.
City Council discussion included: various naming conventions for the Woman’s Club Park; suggested park names made by the Planning Commission and Community Services Commission; and the historical significance of the Woman’s Club.
Councilmember Surich stated she would recuse from voting on Recommendation E regarding renaming the new park based on recommendations by the La Habra Woman’s Club due to a conflict of interest.
Mayor Nigsarian invited the public to testify at 7:25 p.m.
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Esther Maraga, La Habra resident, spoke.
Natalie Skullr-White, La Habra resident, spoke.
Mayor Nigsarian closed public testimony at 7:30 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Gomez, second by Councilmember Medrano, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
A. APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WOMAN'S CLUB PARK PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO.1-P-22;
B. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE WOMAN'S CLUB PARK PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO.1-P-22, TO MICON CONSTRUCTION, INC., OF PL ACENTIA, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,559,982 AND REJECT ALL OTHER BIDS;
C. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MICON CONSTRUCTION, INC., AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,871,978.40 WHICH INCLUDES A 20 PERCENT CONTINGENCY; AND
D. APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION OF $279,057 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL
PROJECTS FUND BALANCE TO FULLY FUND THE WOMAN'S CLUB PARK PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO 1-P-22.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Nigsarian, Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza,
Councilmember Gomez, Councilmember Medrano, and Councilmember Surich NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Councilmember Surich recused herself from Recommendation E due to a conflict of interest and left the dais at 7:32 p.m.
Councilmember Gomez made a motion that the park be renamed “Woman's Club Park De Las Reinas”. Motion withdrawn due to lack of a second.
Moved by Councilmember Medrano, second by Councilmember Gomez, and CARRIED (4-0)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE RENAMING THE NEW PARK LAS REINAS WOMAN'S CLUB PARK.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Nigsarian, Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza,
Councilmember Gomez, and Councilmember Medrano
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Surich
ABSENT: NONE
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Councilmember Surich returned to the dais at 7:36 p.m.
3. CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION REGARDING THE RENAMING OF "OLD RESERVOIR PARK"
Management Analyst II Hurt presented the staff report.
City Council discussion included acknowledgement of former City Councilmember Simonian’s contributions to the La Habra community.
Mayor Nigsarian invited the public to testify at 7:38 p.m. There was no public testimony.
Moved by Councilmember Gomez, second by Councilmember Medrano, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ( 5-0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAIVE THE CURRENT POLICY ON
FACILITY RENAMING AND APPROVE THE RENAMING OF OLD RESERVOIR PARK TO STEVE SIMONIAN OLD RESERVOIR PARK.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Nigsarian, Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza,
Councilmember Gomez, Councilmember Medrano, and Councilmember Surich NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
Mayor Nigsarian announced upcoming community events and activities.
COMMENTS FROM STAFF:
City Manager Sadro wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Councilmember Surich
• Wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day.
• Attended the La Habra Citrus Fair held May 3-5, 2024, and volunteered at the American Legion Post 267 booth.
• Announced that American Legion Post 267 and the La Habra Host Lions Club will be hosting their Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27, 2024.
Councilmember Gomez
• Announced the American Red Cross Blood Drive at the La Habra Community Center to be held on May 8, 2024.
• Announced the Howard’s Business Expo to be held on May 15, 2024. • Commended Public Work’s Director Saykali for his work on the Compost Giveaway held on April 27, 2024.
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• Thanked Community Services Department staff for the Tech with Teens event held on May 3, 2024.
• Attended the La Habra Senior Dance held on April 21, 2024. • Requested that staff provide City Council an update on the Safe Route to School Plan.
Seconded by Councilmember Medrano.
Mayor Nigsarian
• Participated in the Volunteer Recognition held on April 25, 2024. • Attended the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast held on May 2, 2024. • Thanked City staff and the City Council for all their work during tonight’s meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza
• Attended the Volunteer Recognition held on April 25, 2024. • Visited the Bridges at Kraemer Place Shelter on April 15, 2024. • Attended the La Habra Host Lions Club District Level Speech Competition held on April 30, 2024.
• Attended the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) meeting held on April 25, 2024.
• Attended the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast held on May 2, 2024. • Attended the Southern California Association Governments (SCAG) Regional Conference & General Assembly held May 2-3, 2024.
• Attended the La Habra Citrus Fair held May 3-5, 2024.
Councilmember Medrano
• Congratulated Minerva Sigüenza Gómez on her appointment to the Planning Commission. • Thanked Mr. Curlee for his public comments and remaining for the entire City Council Meeting.
• Attended the La Habra Citrus Fair held May 3-5, 2024. • Attended the La Habra Student Government Day held on April 18, 2024. • Thanked the students in the audience for attending tonight’s City Council meeting. • Wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Nigsarian adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m. to Monday, May 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 June 3, 2024.