City Council
Monday, September 16, 2024
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
Monday, September 16, 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 Surich
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
Assistant City Clerk Lopez
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT: None.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
1. PROCLAIM IN RECOGNITION OF CENTRAL DRUGS PHARMACY'S 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Mayor Nigsarian presented a proclamation to Central Drugs Store Manager Benjamin Cano.
2. PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 2024 AS "WORLD ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS MONTH" IN
THE CITY OF LA HABRA
Mayor Nigsarian presented a proclamation to Alzheimer’s Association Orange County representative Kristen Maahs.
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3. PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 26, 2024, AS "HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS DAY"
IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
Mayor Nigsarian presented a p roclamation to Assistant City Manager Gabriella Yap and the Human Resources Department.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Two email public comments were received prior to the City Council Meeting from Frank Krall and Bob Panza, with copies provided at the dais for each City Councilmember.
Scott Wilson, La Habra resident, spoke.
Gerry Macho, La Habra resident, spoke.
Frank Krall, La Habra resident, spoke.
Susie and Rich Fersch, La Habra resident, spoke.
Bob Panza, La Habra resident, spoke.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Medrano, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 16.
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 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:
• August 5, 2024
• August 19, 2024
• September 3, 2024
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3. 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:
• May 28, 2024
• June 10, 2024
• June 24, 2024
• July 8, 2024
• July 22, 2024
4. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. IAN FERNANDEZ
That the City Council deny the claim of Mr. Ian Fernandez in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
5. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MS. PATRICIA VILLANUEVA
That the City Council deny the claim of Ms. Patricia Villanueva be denied in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
6. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MS. VIRGINIA PIERCE
That the City Council deny the claim of Ms. Virginia Pierce in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.
7. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA
That the City Council deny the claim of Automobile Club of Southern California in order to set a definite six- month Statute of Limitations date.
8. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE LA HABRA HOST LIONS CLUB FOR THE ANNUAL
CORN FESTIVAL
That the City Council approve an agreement with the La Habra Host Lions Club for the annual Corn Festival to be held October 11-13, 2024.
9. APPROVE A WORKFORCE INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,542.50 TO THE WINDSOR SCHOOL OF NURSING, AS PART OF THE READY S.E.T. OC (Employment & Training) GRANT FUNDED PROGRAM FOR FY 2024-2025
That the City Council approve a Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) payment in the amount of $65,542.50 to the Windsor School of Nursing, as part of the READY S.E.T.
OC (Employment & Training) Grant funded program for FY 2024 - 2025.
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10. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FOR THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF LA HABRA GENERAL CHILD CARE PROGRAM FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL SCHOOL YEAR
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to accept the CCTR 4195-00 Agreement with the California Department of Social Services for the 2024 -2025 Fiscal School Year in the amount of $3,382,871; and
B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2024-25 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING
THE APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A CONTINUED
FUNDING APPLICATION FOR GENERAL CHILDCARE SERVICES WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
11. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF LA HABRA STATE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM (CSPP) 2024-2025 FISCAL SCHOOL YEAR
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contracts CSPP 4334- 00 Agreement and Amendment CSPP 4334-01 with the California Department of Education Early (CDE) for the 2024-2025 Fiscal School Year; and
B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2024-26 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING
THE APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A CONTINUED
FUNDING APPLICATION FOR CALIFORNIA STATE PRESCHOOL SERVICES WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
12. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF DELL COMPUTERS NETWORK VIRTUALIZATION
EQUIPMENT FOR CITY HALL NETWORK SYSTEM
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order in the amount of $227,514.15 with Dell Computers for the purchase of one Dell EMC PowerStore 500T storage unit ($169,562.97), one Dell PowerEdge R660 server ($29,344.16) and one Dell PowerSwitch S5248 ($28,607.02).
13. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK GROUP, INC. FOR THE LEASE OF
ADDITIONAL AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER CAMERAS
That the City Council:
A. Waive formal bid requirements per La Habra Municipal Code section 4.20.070(E) regarding the acquisition of information technology equipment; and
B. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter a two-year lease agreement with Flock Group, Inc. and issue a purchase order for the lease, installation, and maintenance of 15 fixed location Automated License Plate Reader Cameras.
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14. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR REIMBURSEMENT
OF COSTS RELATED TO HOMELAND SECURITY TRAINING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the City of Santa Ana for reimbursement of costs related to Homeland Security training as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2023 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant from September 1, 2023, through May 31, 2026.
15. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH VESTIS CORPORATION FOR UNIFORM
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement and an annual purchase order for uniform maintenance services between the City and Vestis Corporation (Vestis).
16. WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS.00145195 THROUGH 00145253 TOTALING $1,152,661.44; AND APPROVE NOS.305-559 TOTALING $2,659,568.74
That the City Council approve Nos. 00145195 through 00145253 totaling $1,152,661.44; and approve Nos.305 through 559, totaling $2,659,568.74.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE 2023 -2024 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT THE REPORT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Project Manager Louie presented the staff report.
City Council discussion included clarification of funding allocated for graffiti removal compared to past years; the process for lead-based paint and asbestos testing; and funding for the program to assist adults who are at-risk of homelessness or homeless.
Mayor Nigsarian opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. There was no public testimony.
Moved by Councilmember Surich, seconded by Councilmember Medrano, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 2023 -2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT THE CAPER TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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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
CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
1. CONSIDER RENAMING VISTA GRANDE PARK TO CENTENNIAL PARK AS PART OF THE CITY'S 2025 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Deputy Director of Community Services Albarian presented the staff report.
City Council discussion included: Park safety with the need for security cameras at the new park; consideration of the park renaming to Vista Grande Centennial Park, Centennial Park, or Vin Scully Centennial Park; and other park names considered by the Centennial Committee.
Mayor Nigsarian invited the public to testify at 7:13 p.m.
Frank Krall, La Habra resident, spoke.
Mike Murphy, La Habra resident, spoke.
Mayor Nigsarian closed public testimony at 7:18 p.m.
Councilmember Gomez made a motion that a future City Council meeting include an agenda item to consider naming the dog park The Emmerson Dog Park. Seconded by Councilmember Medrano.
Moved by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Medrano, and CARRIED (4-1)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAIVE THE CURRENT POLICY ON FACILITY RENAMING AND
RENAME VISTA GRANDE PARK TO VIN SCULLY CENTENNIAL PARK AND SPORT S COMPLEX.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Nigsarian, Councilmember Gomez,
Councilmember Medrano, Councilmember Surich
NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Manager Sadro indicated there are no sports fields at this park, and spoke regarding the park renaming process per City of La Habra Policies and Procedures Policy Number 1.60. He indicated a park name change would require another motion and vote of the City Council.
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City Attorney Jones indicated that City Council must make a motion regarding the approval or disapprove of the City of La Habra Policies and Procedures Policy Number 1.60.
Councilmember Gomez withdrew the initial motion, and made a substitute motion, seconded by Councilmember Medrano, and CARRIED (4-1) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECONSIDER THE VISTA GRANDE PARK NAMING TO VIN SCULLY CENTENNIAL PARK.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Nigsarian, Councilmember Gomez,
Councilmember Medrano, Councilmember Surich
NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Moved by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Medrano, and CARRIED (4-1)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RENAME VISTA GRANDE PARK TO VIN SCULLY CENTENNIAL PARK.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Nigsarian, Councilmember Gomez,
Councilmember Medrano, Councilmember Surich
NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Espinoza
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
2. CONSIDER A DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES AND A RESOLUTION TO BE CONSIDERED BY VOTING MEMBERS DURING THE 2024
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (CAL CITIES) CONFERENCE IN LONG BEACH FROM OCTOBER 16-18, 2024
Management Analyst II Hurt presented the staff report.
There was no City Council discussion.
Mayor Nigsarian invited the public to testify at 7:31 p.m. There was no public testimony.
Moved by Councilmember Gomez , seconded by Councilmember Medrano, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5 -0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATE MAYOR PRO TEM ROSE
ESPINOZA AS A VOTING DELEGATE TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (CAL CITIES) ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN LONG BEACH, OCTOBER 16-18, 2024.
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
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Moved by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Mayor Nigsa rian, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATE CITY MANAGER JIM SADRO
AS AN ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (CAL CITIES) ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN LONG BEACH, OCTOBER 16-18, 2024.
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
Moved by Councilmember Medrano, seconded by Councilmember Surich , and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT THE CITY OF LA HABRA VOTING
DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE RESOLUTION THAT WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE VOTING MEMBERS DURING THE 2024 CAL CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
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'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
Mayor Nigsarian announced upcoming community events and activities.
COMMENTS FROM STAFF: None.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Each City Councilmember reported on their attendance to current community events and activities.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Nigsarian adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m. to Monday, October 7, 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 October 7, 2024.