City Council
Monday, November 17, 2025
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.
&
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
Monday, November 17, 2025
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.: Cancelled.
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 Collins
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Jordan Elementary School Student Ayden
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Espinoza
Mayor Pro Tem Medrano
Councilmember Gomez
Councilmember Nigsarian
Councilmember Lampkin
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHER OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Manager Sadro
City Attorney Collins
Assistant City Manager Yap
Management Analyst II Hurt
City Clerk Barone
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT: None.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
1. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO THE LOWELL JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS WHO HAD PERFECT TEST SCORES ON THE 2025
CALIFORNIA ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND PROGRESS
Mayor Espinoza invited Lowell Joint School District Superintendent Rhonda Overly presented Certificates of Recognition to students who had perfect test scores on the 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Lampkin, and CARRIED (5-0) TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Espinoza, Mayor Pro Tem Medrano
Councilmember Gomez, Councilmember Nigsarian, Councilmember Lampkin 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 Minutes of November 3, 2025.
3. APPROVE A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4308, SECTION 7,
PERTAINING TO COMPENSATION FOR LA HABRA HOURLY PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
That the City Council APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-28 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4308, SECTION 7, PERTAINING TO A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR LA HABRA PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
4. APPROVE THE CALIFORNIA STATE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM (CSPP) AMENDMENT 01 FOR THE FISCAL SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract CSPP -5328, Amendment 01 with the California Department of Education Child Development Services for the 2025-2026 Fiscal School Year; and,
B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-29 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING
THE APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE LOCAL AGREEMENT NUMBER CSPP -5328, AMENDMENT 01 WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
5. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CMA INC DBA CONTRAST MEDIA FOR CUSTOM DESIGN
AND FABRICATION ELEMENTS AT THE LA HABRA COMMUNITY CENTER
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CMA INC DBA Contrast Media, pursuant to La Habra Municipal Code Section 4.20.120(A), and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Contrast Media of Fullerton, California, in the amount of $53,734.68.
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6. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO FULLERTON PAINT & FLOORING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $58,995 FOR EMERGENCY WATER MITIGATION AND
REPAIR AT THE LA HABRA COMMUNITY CENTER
That the City Council authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Fullerton Paint & Flooring of Anaheim, California, in an amount not to exceed $58,995 for emergency water mitigation and repairs at the La Habra Community Center.
7. WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 6510 THROUGH 6749 TOTALING $1,366,737.43; AND APPROVE WIRE TRANSFERS DATED 11/24/25, TOTALING $373,139.00
That the City Council approve Nos. 6510 through 674 9 totaling $1,366,737.43; and approve Wire Transfers dated 11/24/25, totaling $373,139.00.
CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None at this time.
CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
1. CONSIDER NORTH ORANGE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP
OPTIONS
City Manager Sadro presented the staff report.
City Council discussion included : North Orange County Chamber of Commerce (NOCC) organizational values and membership costs; potential collaborative relationship with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commer ce; allocation of public funds; fiscal responsibility; NOCC’s California Franchise Tax Board business name listing; and contractual service guarantees.
Mayor Espinoza invited the public to testify at 7:04 p.m.
Andrew Gregson, North Orange County Chamber of Commerce President, spoke.
Karla Vargas, Hardage Hospital Region Director of Operation, spoke.
John Hong, Retirement Pro business owner, spoke.
Rushid Gilanpour, Orange County business broker, spoke.
Isaid Arteaga, Buena Park Black Bear Diner General Manager, spoke.
Carlos Franco, Buena Park City Councilmember, spoke.
Tiffany Tran, North Orange County Chamber of Commerce Board Member, spoke.
Marcus Nunez, Brea business owner, spoke
Linnette Falcon, La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce Chair, spoke.
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Chirag Patel, La Habra business owner, spoke.
Richard Trujillo, La Habra business owner, spoke.
Nicole Tinnes, La Habra resident, spoke.
Naresh Sarala, La Habra business owner, spoke.
Mayor Espinoza closed public testimony at 7:30 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Nigsarian, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Medrano, and CARRIED ( 3-2)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE SMALL BUSINESS STRATEGIC GROWTH
PROPOSAL AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A REPORT FOR CITY COUNCIL WITH THE PROS AND CONS OF MEMBERSHIPS.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Espinoza, Mayor Pro Tem Medrano, Councilmember Nigsarian NOES: Councilmember Gomez, Councilmember Lampkin
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
Mayor Espinoza announced the upcoming community events and activities.
COMMENTS FROM STAFF:
City Manager Sadro wished Mayor Espinoza a happy birthday.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Each City Councilmember commented and reported on their attendance to past community events and activities, recognized community members, public comment speakers in attendance and thanked City staff for their work and dedication to the La Habra community.
City Council wished Mayor Espinoza a happy birthday and expressed their condolences to Director of Public Works Saykali on the passing of his mother Saidy Saikali.
Mayor Pro Tem Medrano requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Charlie Robles and Richard Root.
Mayor Espinoza requested the meeting be ad journed in memory of Saidy Saikali and Councilmember Gomez’s aunt Mercedes Harlow.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Espinoza adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. in memory of Charlie Robles, Richard Root, Saidy Saikali, and Mercedes Harlow to Monday, December 1, 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 December 1, 2025.