City Council
Monday, May 20, 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 20, 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 5:30 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 Surich
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: NONE
OTHER OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Manager Sadro
City Attorney Jones
Assistant City Manager Yap
City Clerk Barone
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS: None.
CLOSED SESSION:
1. Worker's Conference with Labor Negotiator per Government Code Section 54957.6 -- Agency Representative: Jim Sadro, City Manager; Employee Organizations: Professional Employees' Group and Unrepresented employee(s): Management and Executives.
Deputy Director of Human Resources Lucy Coelho-LaFreniere was also present for this item.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel -- Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Haley Sims vs. City of La Habra, et al. , Superior Court Case No. 30-2022- 01282033- CU-PA-NJC.
Deputy Director of Human Resources Lucy Coelho- LaFreniere was also present for this item.
Acting City Attorney Justin F. Spearman with Bordin Semmer LLP participated via telephone.
City Attorney Jones and Councilmember Gomez recused themselves from Closed Session Items No. 3 and 4 and left the Closed Session Room at 5:54 p.m.
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3. Conference with Legal Counsel Pending Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Lennar Homes of California, Inc., et al. v. City of La Habra; Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2021- 01179515-CU-WM-WJC.
Lennar Homes of California, Inc., et al. v. City of La Habra; Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2021- 01221710-CU-BC-WJC.
Californians for Home Ownership v. City of La Habra, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01325471- CU-WM-NJC.
4. Conference with Legal Counsel Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1); One (1) Potential Case.
Acting City Attorney Craig Steel participated in Closed Session Items No. 3 and 4 via telephone.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council reconvened at 6:22 p.m. There were no Closed Session announcements. Mayor Nigsarian adjourned the Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:22 p.m.
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
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.
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PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
1. PROCLAIM MAY 12-18, 2024, AS NATIONAL POLICE WEEK IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA Mayor Nigsarian and the City Council pr esented a Proclamation to Chief of Police Foster and City of La Habra Police Officers.
2. RECOGNITION PROCLAIM MAY 19-25, 2024, AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK IN
THE CITY OF LA HABRA
Mayor Nigsarian and the City Council presented a Proclamation to Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Mendoza.
3. PROCLAIM PRESENTATION BY CALIFORNIA DOMESTIC WATER COMPANY
City Attorney Jones recused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest and left the dais at 6:36 p.m.
California Domestic Water Company President Noriega provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Gomez requested an additional slide be provided to the City Council regarding the impacts of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
City Attorney Jones returned to the dais at 6:59 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jeanne McGee, La Habra resident, spoke.
Steve Cisneros, Co-Founder of the Phantom Projects Theatre Group, spoke.
Councilmember Gomez requested that staff look into motorhomes parking for extended periods of time at La Bonita Park and provide updates and potential solutions to City Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Gomez requested Consent Calendar Item No. 6 be pulled for separate discussion.
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Moved by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Medrano, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 5, 7, AND 8; WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 6 WHICH WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
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
1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: Waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances and approval and adoption of same by reading title only.
2. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MS. HELEN HAHN-LEE
That the City Council deny the claim of Ms. Helen Hahn-Lee in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
3. APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION TO TOTAL SECURITY SOLUTIONS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT INSTALLATION OF LEVEL 3 BULLET RESISTANT WINDOWS, DOORS AND LOBBY SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 2-B-21
That the City Council:
A. Approve the Notice of Completion for the Police Department Installation of Level 3 Bullet Resistant Windows, Doors and Lobby Security Improvements, City Project No. 2-B-21; and, authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion for recordation; and,
B. Approve the appropriation of additional funding in the amount $8,270.42 from available General Fund Facility Improvement reserves, and $8,270.41 from available Asset Seizure Fund reserves to cover extra work requested by the Police Department.
4. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO GREENFIELDS OUTDOOR FITNESS, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,463.03 FOR FITNESS
EQUIPMENT FOR THE LA HABRA HILLCREST HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER
That the City Council:
A. Utilize the cooperative purchase provision of a competitively bid contract awarded by Sourcewell, contract #010721-GRN, for the purchase of outdoor fitness equipment for the La Habra Hillcrest Health and Wellness Site, per La Habra Municipal Code Section
4.20.070 (C); and,
B. Authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order in the amount of $40,463.03, using funding from a Providence St. Jude Grant, to Greenfields Outdoor Fitness, Anaheim, California, for the purchase of new Greenfields Outdoor Fitness Equipment.
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5. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,537.88 FOR CLASSROOM FURNITURE
REPLACEMENT FOR THE LA HABRA CHILD CARE PROGRAM - CLAIRE BROWN
CENTER (CBC)
That the City Council:
A. Approve the purchase of replacement furniture for the City's grant -funded Child Development Program at the Claire Brown Center city -owned facility located at 305 South Euclid Street;
B. Approve an appropriation of $80,537.88 from the General Childcare (CCTR) Contract Fund to complete the necessary funding for this purchase; and,
C. Approve and authorize staff to issue a purchase order for replacement furniture in the amount of $80,537.88 for Lakeshore Learning Materials.
6. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REVISED AMENDMENT #4
TO THE FIRE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA HABRA AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT – REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION – See below.
7. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR A ONE -YEAR EXTENSION OF THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALLIED UNIVERSAL CORPORATION, FORMERLY KNOWN AS G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (USA), INC., FOR CUSTODY
OFFICER SERVICES
That the City Council waive formal bid procedures requirements per La Habra Municipal Code Section 4.20.070 (B) and approve and authorize the City Manage r to execute Amendment No. 2 for a one-year extension to June 30, 2025, of the Professional Services Agreement with Allied Universal Corporation for custody officer services.
8. WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 00143893 THROUGH 00144077 TOTALING $3,133,709.74
That the City Council approve Nos. 00143893 through 00144077 totaling $3,133,709.74.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION: None
6. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REVISED AMENDMENT #4
TO THE FIRE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA HABRA AND THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Assistant City Manager Yap provided presented the staff report.
City Council discussion included: budget impacts of the Fire Services agreement; Los Angeles County Fire Department negotiations; October 2023 closure of Fire Station No. 193; annual cost increase percentage cap provisions; and analysis of the Orange County Fire Authority.
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Mayor Nigsarian invited the public to testify at 7:20 p.m. There was no public testimony.
Moved by Council member Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Medrano, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REVISED AMENDMENT #4 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA HABRA AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT (LACOFD).
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
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: None.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Councilmember Medrano
• Attended the Sonora High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Awards Banquet held on May 15, 2024.
• Attended the iPickle La Habra Pickleball Potluck Chili Challenge held on May 18, 2024. • Thanked City Staff for the work they provide to the La Habra Community. • Spoke regarding the Memorial Day holiday.
Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza
• Thanked City staff for the work they provide to the La Habra community. • Attended the La Habra Citrus Fair held May 3-5, 2024. • Attended the iPickle La Habra Pickleball Potluck Chili Challenge held on May 18, 2024.
Mayor Nigsarian
• Attended the Ladera Palma Elementary School “Read Conmigo” event held on May 8, 2024.
• Attended the El Cerrito Elementary School Epic Build Showcase - Minecraft held on May 10, 2024.
• Attended the Mother’s Day Senior Dance at the La Habra Community Center held on May 10, 2024.
• Attended the Howard’s Business Expo held on May 15, 2024.
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• Attended the Sonora High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Awards Banquet held on May 15, 2024.
• Attended the North Hills Homeowners Association (HOA) meeting held on May 16, 2024. • Attended the Sonora High School Signing Day held on May 17, 2024. • Attended the iPickle La Habra Pickleball Potluck Chili Challenge held on May 18, 2024. • Directed staff to prepare a City Council Agenda Report to consider revising and reexamining the cost structure for Conditional Use Permits (CUP). Seconded by Seconded by Councilmember Surich.
Councilmember Gomez
• Attended the La Habra Household Hazardous Waste event held on May 18, 2024. • Participated in the La Habra Ministerial Association Meeting and Breakfast held on May 15, 2024.
• Thanked City Council and City staff for their work on the Howard’s Business Expo held on May 15, 2024.
• Spoke at the La Habra High School Heritage Banquet held on May 16, 2024. • Congratulated Management Analyst II Hurt for receiving the Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) Top Influencer in Local Government Award for her work on the State of the City event.
• Attended the Help for Brain Injured Children (HBIC) fundraiser held on May 18, 2024.
Councilmember Surich
• Attended the Ladera Palma Elementary School “Read Conmigo” event held on May 8, 2024, which used Mrs. Chalberg’s grant funding awarded from the Kemper Foundation. • Attended the El Cerrito Elementary School Epic Build Showcase - Minecraft held on May 10, 2024.
• Attended the Mother’s Day Senior Dance at the La Habra Community Center held on May 10, 2024.
• Attended the Walnut Elementary School I nternational Spring Festival held on May 18, 2024.
• Attended the Sonora High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Awards Banquet held on May 15, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Nigsarian adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m. to Monday, June 3, 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.