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Monday, March 3, 2025
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
Monday, March 3, 2025
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.:
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Espinoza 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 Espinoza
Mayor Pro Tem Medrano
Councilmember Gomez
Councilmember Lampkin
Councilmember Nigsarian
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: NONE
OTHER OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Manager Sadro
City Attorney Jones
Assistant City Attorney Collins
Assistant City Manager Yap
City Clerk Barone
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS: None.
CLOSED SESSION:
1. Conference with Labor Negotiator per Government Code Section 54957.6 -- Agency Representative: Jim Sadro, City Manager ; Employee Organizations: La Habra Police Association Sworn and Civilian employee(s).
Deputy Director of Human Resources Lucy Coelho-LaFreniere, Human Resources Manager Melinda Rodriguez, and Deputy Director of Finance Jack Ponvanit were also present for this item.
2. Public Employee Evaluation pursuant to Government Code 54957(b) - Title: City Attorney.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council reconvened at 6:21 p.m. There were no Closed Session announcements. Mayor Espinoza adjourned the Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:21 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.:
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Espinoza 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 Nigsarian
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Espinoza
Mayor Pro Tem Medrano
Councilmember Gomez
Councilmember Lampkin
Councilmember Nigsarian
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 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO CHLOE
SANCHEZ FOR HEROIC ACTIONS
Councilmember Gomez led the City Council presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Chole Sanchez.
On behalf of Senator Tom Umberg’s office, Alejandra Zelayah presented a Certificate of Recognition to Chloe Sanchez.
On behalf of Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco’s office, Christopher Kent presented a Certificate of Recognition to Chloe Sanchez.
2. RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE III MARCIA TAYLOR UPON HER RETIREMENT AND 24 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF
LA HABRA
Mayor Espinoza and City Council presented a Proclamation to Marcia Taylor upon her retirement from the City of La Habra.
On behalf of Senator Tom Umber’s office, Alejandra Zelayah presented a Certificate of Recognition to Marcia Taylor.
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On behalf of Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco’s office, Christopher Kent presented a Certificate of Recognition to Marcia Taylor.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Michelle Bernier, La Habra resident, spoke.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Lam pkin, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Espinoza, Mayor Pro Tem Medrano,
Councilmember Gomez, Councilmember Lampkin, Councilmember Nigsarian 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 February 18, 2025.
3. APPROVE A WORKFORCE INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,977.50 TO WIND SOR SCHOOL OF NURSING, AS A COMPONENT OF THE READY S.E.T. OC (EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING) GRANT FUNDED PROGRAM FOR FY 2024-2025
That the City Council approve a Workforce Innov ation Opportunity Act (WIOA) payment in the amount of $50,977.50 to the Windsor School of Nursing, as part of the READY S.E.T.
OC (Employment & Training) Grant funded program for FY 2024-2025.
4. APPROVE APPROPRIATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $51,515.76 FOR PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, I NC. FOR SIXTH-YEAR MAINTENANCE OF
POLICE DEPARTMENT COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) AND RECORDS
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RMS)
That the City Council approve an appropriation of $51,515.76 from the Asset Forfeiture fund for payment to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for sixth-year maintenance of the Police Department's Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS).
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5. APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE STEVE SIMONIAN OLD RESERVOIR PARK IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 2-P-20
That the City Council approve the Notice of Completion for the Steve Simonian Old Reservoir Park Improvements, City Project No. 2-P-20 and authorize staff to send the Notice of Completion for recordation.
6. WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 2733 THROUGH 3021 TOTALING $3,254,873.35
That the City Council approve Nos. 2733 through 3021 totaling $3,254,873.35.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None at this time.
CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING LA HABRA AS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD FRIENDLY CITY
Deputy Director of Community Services Kim Albarian, La Habra Collaborative Executive Director Scott Miller, and First 5 OC Director of Partnership and Government Affairs Tiffany Alva presented the staff report.
City Council discussion included: support for this item; recognitions of the La Habra Collaborative and First Five Orange County contributions to the community; improvements in La Habra’s low-learning index; and at-risk youth prevention through community programs.
Mayor Espinoza invited the public to testify at 6:54 p.m. There was no public testimony.
Moved by Mayor Espinoza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Medrano, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-02 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING THE CITY AS AN EARLY CHI LDHOOD FRIENDLY CITY AFFIRMING THE CITY'S DEDICATION AND PARTNERSHIP WITH FIRST 5 ORANGE COUNTY IN FOSTERING
AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERY CHILD CAN THRIVE AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Espinoza, Mayor Pro Tem Medrano,
Councilmember Gomez, Councilmember Lampkin, Councilmember Nigsarian NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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2. CONSIDER, REVIEW, AND APPROVE THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMITTEE'S
REQUEST FOR AN ADDITIONAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION TO SUPPORT A
COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE LA HABRA HOST LIONS CLUB AND THE CITY'S
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION EFFORTS
Director of Community Services Fujio presented the staff report.
Councilmember Lampkin disclosed his La Habra Host Lions Club membership and stated, as per City Attorney direction, there would not be a conflict with voting on this item since he does not serve on the Board.
City Council discussion included: commending the La Habra Host Lions Club for its community service; clarification that City Council action on this item would contribute to City and public safety staff costs for future events and not monetary support to the La Habra Host Lions Club; and reason for special event cost increases.
Mayor Espinoza invited the public to testify at 7:18 p.m.
Roy Ramsland, La Habra Lions Club president, spoke.
Stewart Bruckner, La Habra Lions Club member, spoke.
Vanessa Perkins, La Habra Lions Club member, spoke.
Moved by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Medrano, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) that the City Council authorize providing a full subsidy of the City's reimbursable staff and direct costs, and approve an appropriation in an amount not to exceed $100,000 from available Special Event reserve funds to fund these costs in support of the 2025 La Habra Host Lions Club Corn Festival and Parade, which will become a Centennial Celebration signature event for the City.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Espinoza, Mayor Pro Tem Medrano,
Councilmember Gomez, Councilmember Lampkin, Councilmember Nigsarian NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
Mayor Espinoza announced upcoming community events and activities.
COMMENTS FROM STAFF: None.
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Each City Councilmember reported on their attendance to current community events and activities.
Councilmember Gomez commended the La Habra Host Lion’s Club for all of their hard work to the La Habra community; he thanked Director of Community Services Fujio and Deputy Director of Community Services Albarian on behalf of Four th District Supervisor Doug Chaffee for their assistance with his Volunteer Appreciation Event held in the City Hall Atrium.
Mayor Pro Tem Medrano thanked Director of Co mmunity Services Fujio for her collaborative efforts with the County of Orange for the READY S.E.T. OC program.
Councilmember Nigsarian spoke regarding traffic safety concerns.
Mayor Espinoza extended appreciation to La Habra Police Sergeant Ocampo on behalf of a resident for assistance with a domestic matter.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Espinoza adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m. to Monday, March 17, 2025, 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 17, 2025.