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Monday, April 20, 2026
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
&
REGULAR JOINT MEETING WITH THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA,
LA HABRA CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY,
CITY OF LA HABRA HOUSING AUTHORITY,
AND LA HABRA UTILITY AUTHORITY
Monday, April 20, 2026
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.:
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Medrano 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 Medrano
Mayor Pro Tem Gomez
Councilmember Espinoza
Councilmember Nigsarian
Councilmember Lampkin
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: NONE
OTHER OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Manager Sadro
City Attorney Collins
Assistant City Manager Yap
Senior Management Analyst Hurt
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: Field Services Employees' Group.
2. Conference with Labor Negotiator per Government Code Section 54957.6 -- Agency Representative: Jim Sadro, City Manager; Employee Organizations: General Services Employees' Group.
Deputy Director of Finance Jack Ponvanit and Human Resources Manager Melinda Rodriguez were present for both items.
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ADJOURNMENT: The City Council reconvened at 5:48 p.m. There were no Closed Session announcements. Mayor Medrano adjourned the Adjourned Regular Meeting at 5:48 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING & REGULAR JOINT MEETING 6:30 P.M.:
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor/Chair Medrano called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of La Habra and Regular Joint Meeting with the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of La Habra, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority 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/Legal Counsel Collins
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember/Director Espinoza
COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS PRESENT: Mayor/Chair Medrano
Mayor Pro Tem/ Vice Chair Gomez
Councilmember/Director Espinoza
Councilmember/Director Nigsarian
Councilmember/Director Lampkin
COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS ABSENT: NONE
OTHER OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Manager/Executive Director Sadro City Attorney/Legal Counsel Collins
Assistant City Manager Yap
Senior Management Analyst Hurt
Administrative Clerk Martinez
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT: None.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
1. PRESENTATION BY THE LA HABRA HOST LIONS CLUB TO THE LA HABRA
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
The La Habra Host Lions Club presented City Council with a $5,000 donation check for the La Habra’s Children’s Museum.
Recreation Manager Katie Elmore thanked the La Habra Host Lions Club for the donation.
2. PROCLAIM APRIL 2026 AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
Mayor/Chair Medrano and City Council /Directors presented a Proclamation to Alicia Nguyen, Outreach Coordinator to the Fair Housing Foundation.
3. PROCLAIM APRIL 19 -25, 2026, AS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK IN THE CITY OF
LA HABRA
Mayor/Chair Medrano and City Council /Directors presented a proclamation to La Habra Youth Committee Member Carlos Orozco Ochoa.
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4. PROCLAIM APRIL 11-17, 2026, AS THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
Mayor/Chair Medrano and City Council /Directors presented a proclamation to La Habra Lil Learners representatives.
5. PROCLAIM APRIL 2026 AS AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA
Mayor/Chair Medrano and City Council/Directors presented a proclamation to La Habra resident Kandace Gutierrez.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Senior Management Analyst Hurt indicated an email public comment was received by Jennifer O’Brien-Chavez with copies provided at the dais for each City Councilmember/Director.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved by Councilmember/Director Nigsarian, seconded by Councilmember/Director Espinoza, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 12; UTILITY AUTHORITY ITEMS 1 AND 2; AND CITY COUNCIL, AGENCY & AUTHORITIES ITEM 1; MAYOR PRO TEM/VICE CHAIR GOMEZ ABSTAINED FROM CITY COUNCIL CONSENT ITEM NUMBER 5.
Said motion CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor/Chair Medrano, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Gomez, Councilmember/Director Espinoza, Councilmember/Director Nigsarian, Councilmember/Director Lampkin
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Gomez (Item No. 5 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 Minutes of April 6, 2026.
3. APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CC 2026-02 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.4 0 (“TOWING SERVICES”) OF TITLE 5 (“BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSE AND REGULATION S”) OF THE LA HA BRA MUNICIPAL
CODE AND MAKING DETERMINATION THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No.
CC 2026-02.
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4. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF RUBY MEZA
That the City Council deny the claim of Ruby Meza and set a definite six-months Statute of Limitations date.
5. APPROVE AN UPDATED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE LA HABRA OLD SETTLERS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an updated lease agreement with the La Habra Old Settlers Historical Society.
6. APPROVE A NEW LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN LEGIONS POST 267
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a new lease agreement with the American Legions Post 267.
7. APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT FOR THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION
OPPORTUNITY ACT AGREEMENT FOR YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, CONTRACT NO.: MA -012-24010395 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Agreement for Youth Program Services with the County of Orange for grant funding in the amount of $3,105,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027.
8. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TITANS GROUP CORPORATION FOR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT ROOF REPLACEMENT AT 1440 WHITTIER BOULEVARD, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-B-26
That the City Council:
A. Approve the Project Plans and Specifications for the Children's Developm ent Roof Replacement at 1440 Whittier Boulevard, City Project No. 1-B-26;
B. Award a construction contract to Titans Group Corporation, of Escondido, California, for construction of the Children's Development Roof Replacement at 1440 Whittier Boulevard, City Project No. 1-B-26, in the amount of $96,200 and reject all other bids;
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Titans Group Corporation, and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Titans Group Corporation in the amount of $96,200; and authorize a 20%contingency of $19,240; for a grand total of $115,440;
D. Authorize staff to retain Willdan Engineering for construction management services funded from the City of La Habra Engineering Division's existing On -Call Consultant Agreement to oversee construction of the project, in the amount not to exceed $13,104;
E. Approve an appropriation of $96,200 from the California State Preschool Contract Grant Fund to fully fund the cost of this project; and
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F. Approve an appropriation of $19,240 of General Capital Project Funds to Fund the Cost of Construction Contingency for this Project.
9. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HEAVY & SOLID METAL FABRICATION, LLC
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A CHAIN LINK FENCE AT VIN SCULLY CENTENNIAL PARK, CITY PROJECT NO. 2-P-26
That the City Council:
A. Waive the formal bidding requirements per La Habra Municipal Code Chapter
4.20.120 (A);
B. Award a construction contract to Heavy & Solid Metal Fabrication, LLC of Riverside, California, for the installation of a chain link fence at Vin Scully Centennial Park, City Project No. 2-P-26, in the amount of$49,200, and reject all other bids;
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Heavy & Solid Metal Fabrication, LLC and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Heavy & Solid Metal Fabrication, LLC in the amount of $54,120, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency, for the installation of a chain link fence at Vin Scully Centennial Park; and
D. Approve an appropriation of $54,120 from unencumbered Refuse Fund monies to fully fund the cost of this project.
10. APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF FULLERTON FOR THE LAS
PALMAS DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Cooperative Agreement with the City of Fullerton for the Las Palmas Drive Street Improvements Project, and;
B. Approve a budget appropriation of $80,000 from available Gas Tax funding.
11. APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) STORMWATER PER MIT IMPLEMENTATION
AGREEMENT
That the City Council:
A. Approve the Amended and Restated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement ("Agreement") between the County of Orange, Orange County Flood Control District (District), and participating Orange County cities (collectively called Permittees); and,
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the terms of the Agreement.
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12. WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. APPROVE NOS.8647 THROUGH 8852 TOTALING $3,599,279.14; AND APPROVE WIRE TRANSFERS DATED 4/24/26, TOTALING $964,165.00
That the City Council approve Nos. 8647 through 8852 totaling $3,599,279.14; and approve Wire Transfer dated 4/24/26, totaling $964,165.00.
UTILITY AUTHORITY:
1. APPROVE CITY OF LA HABRA UTILITY AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
That the City of La Habra Utility Authority approve the Utility Authority Meeting Minutes of:
• December 1, 2025
• December 15, 2025
• January 5, 2026
• January 20, 2026
• February 2, 2026
• February 17, 2026
• March 2, 2026
• March 16, 2026
• April 6, 2026
2. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH EEC ENVIRONMENTAL FOR FATS, OILS, AND
GREASE (FOG) CONTROL PROGRAM SERVICES
That the Utility Authority:
A. Approve and authorize the Executive Director to enter into an agreement with EEC Environmental of Orange, California, in the amount of $39,425 to provide Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) control program services; and,
B. Authorize staff to issue a purchase order to EEC Environmental in the amount of $39,425 for FOG control program services.
CITY COUNCIL, AGENCY & AUTHORITIES:
1. FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT
That the City Council, Agency, and Authorities receive and file the audited Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the City of La Habra.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION: None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
CITY COUNCIL:
1. DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 22 -03 WITH JP420, LLC, FOR A NON -STOREFRONT RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS THAT NEVER COMMENCED OPERATIONS AT 536 WEST MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE, SUITE B.
Management Analyst II Ivey presented the staff report.
There was no City Council discussion.
Mayor Medrano opened the public hearing at 6:52 p.m. There was no public testimony.
Mayor Medrano closed the public hearing at 6:52 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gomez seconded by Councilmember Lampkin , and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5 -0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. CC 2026-03 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM
REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND TERMINATING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 22-03 BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA HABRA AND JP420, LLC
FOR A NON -STOREFRONT RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS THAT NEVER COMMENCED OPERATIONS AT 536 WEST MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE, SUITE B.
Said motion CARRIED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Medrano, Mayor Pro Tem Gomez,
Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Nigsarian, Councilmember Lampkin NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
2. DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 22 -04 WITH SHRYNE LA HABRA, LLC (DBA BLAZE) FOR A NON -
STOREFRONT RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS THAT NEVER COMMENCED OPERATIONS AT 1721 EAST LAMBERT ROAD, SUITE A
Management Analyst II Ivey presented the staff report.
City Council discussion included inquiries about the remaining cannabis businesses within the City of La Habra.
Mayor Medrano opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. There was no public testimony.
Mayor Medrano closed the public hearing at 6:58 p.m.
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Moved by Councilmember Nigsarian, seconded by Councilmember Lampkin , and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5 -0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. CC 2026-04 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM
REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND TERMINATING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 22-04 BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA HABRA AND SHRYNE
LA HABRA, LLC (DBA BLAZE) FOR A NON -STOREFRONT RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS THAT NEVER COMMENCED OPERATIONS AT 1721 EAST LAMBERT ROAD, SUITE A.
Said motion CARRIED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Medrano, Mayor Pro Tem Gomez,
Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Nigsarian, Councilmember Lampkin NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
3. DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Management Analyst II Carbajal presented the staff report.
City Council discussion included annual funding comparison; carryover fund allocations; and new program initiatives.
Mayor Medrano opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. There was no public testimony.
Mayor Medrano closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Lampkin, seconded by Councilmember Nigsarian, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
A. RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS;
B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF LA HABRA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; AND,
C. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO E XECUTE THE CITY OF
LA HABRA'S ANNUAL APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATIONS AND SUBMIT THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT FOR ITS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING APPROVAL/AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $549,702 AND$161,197 IN ESTIMATED CARRYOVER FUNDS.
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Said motion CARRIED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Medrano, Mayor Pro Tem Gomez,
Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Nigsarian, Councilmember Lampkin NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
CITY COUNCIL:
1. NORTH ORANGE COUNTY CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Senior Management Analyst Hurt presented the staff report.
City Council discussion included : past partnerships ; efficiency of the North Orange Co unty Chamber website and promotional resources; membership options; use of the City logo; and financial commitments and funding allocations.
Mayor Medrano invited the public to testify at 7:38 p.m. There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Nigsarian made a motion THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE
STAFF REPORT AND THAT THE CITY OF LA HABRA JOIN THE NORTH ORANGE COUNTY CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP WITH OPTION #2: BASIC MUNICIPAL ENTITY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM - $5,500 PER YEAR MEMBERSHIP DUES.
Councilmember Lampkin made a substitute motion THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE STAFF REPORT AS PROVIDED. Motion failed due to lack of second.
Motion made by Councilmember Nigsarian was seconded by Mayor Medrano, and CARRIED (3-2) by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Medrano, Mayor Pro Tem Gomez, Councilmember Nigsarian NOES: Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Lampkin
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Moved by Councilmember Nigsarian, seconded by Mayor Medrano, and CARRIED (4-1) THAT THE CITY OF LA HABRA BUDGET FOR IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 THE NORTH ORANGE COUNTY CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP WITH OPTION #2: BASIC MUNICIPAL ENTITY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM - $5,500 PER YEAR MEMBERSHIP DUES.
Said motion CARRIED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Medrano, Mayor Pro Tem Gomez,
Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Nigsarian
NOES: Councilmember Lampkin
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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MAYOR'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
Mayor/Chair Medrano announced upcoming community events and activities.
COMMENTS FROM STAFF:
City Manager/Executive Director Sadro spoke regarding the National Pet Day Celebration held in partnership with the Inland Valley Humane Society.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS:
Each City Councilmember /Director commented and reported on their attendance to past community events and activities, recognized community members, and thanked City staff for their work and dedication to the La Habra community.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair Medrano adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m. to Monday, May 4, 2026, 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 May 4, 2026.