La Habra public meetings in 2023

Emergency Preparedness Council

This meeting was cancelled due to no business to consider. No decisions or discussions took place.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the La Habra Planning Commission scheduled for December 25, 2023, was cancelled due to the holiday closure.

Civic Improvement Authority

The La Habra City Council and joint authorities will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2023, to reorganize leadership, including electing a mayor and making appointments to various boards. They will also consider adopting three zoning ordinances related to state housing law compliance, approving a $100,372.50 workforce training payment, and purchasing a 2.8-acre parcel of the La Habra Marketplace parking lot for $60,375. The agenda includes many routine consent items, such as approving minutes, warrants totaling $1,871,149.03, and the annual investment policy.

• Adoption of Ordinance Nos. 1853, 1854, 1855 (zoning changes for state housing law compliance)
• Purchase of 2.8-acre La Habra Marketplace parking lot parcel (APN 018-381-64) for $60,375
• WIOA payment of $100,372.50 to HealthStaff Training Institute
• Approval of warrants totaling $1,871,149.03
• Denial of liability claim of Patrick Brody

Utility Authority

The La Habra City Council and joint authorities will reorganize by electing a mayor and mayor pro tem for 2024, and will vote on three zoning ordinance updates to align with state housing laws and the city's 2021-2029 Housing Element. The council will also consider purchasing a 2.8-acre portion of the La Habra Marketplace parking lot for $60,375 and approving a $100,372.50 workforce training payment.

• Council reorganization: election of mayor and mayor pro tem for December 2023–December 2024
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance Nos. 1853, 1854, and 1855 amending zoning code for state housing law compliance
• Purchase of 2.8-acre parcel (APN 018-381-64), portion of La Habra Marketplace parking lot, for $60,375
• Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act payment of $100,372.50 to HealthStaff Training Institute
• Approval of warrants totaling $1,871,149.03

City Council

The La Habra City Council will hold its annual reorganization, electing a new mayor and making appointments to various boards and agencies. The council will also consider adopting three zoning ordinances related to state housing law compliance, and approve a $60,375 purchase of a 2.8-acre parcel of the La Habra Marketplace parking lot. The meeting includes a consent calendar with routine items such as warrants totaling $1,871,149.03 and a WIOA payment of $100,372.50.

• Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for one-year terms
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance Nos. 1853, 1854, 1855 (zoning changes for state housing law compliance)
• Purchase of 2.8-acre parcel (APN 018-381-64) of La Habra Marketplace parking lot for $60,375
• WIOA payment of $100,372.50 to HealthStaff Training Institute
• Approval of warrants totaling $1,871,149.03

Successor Agency

The La Habra City Council and joint authorities will hold their regular meeting, including reorganization with elections for mayor and other posts, and consider consent items. They will also vote on adopting three zoning ordinances related to state housing law, and approve the purchase of a 2.8-acre parcel from the Successor Agency for $60,375.

• Adoption of Ordinance Nos. 1853, 1854, 1855 (zoning changes for state housing compliance)
• Purchase of 2.8-acre La Habra Marketplace parking lot (APN 018-381-64) for $60,375
• WIOA payment of $100,372.50 to HealthStaff Training Institute
• Approval of warrants totaling $1,871,149.03
• Denial of liability claim of Patrick Brody

Housing Authority

The La Habra City Council and joint authorities will meet to consider routine items, including adopting three zoning ordinances to align with state housing law, approving a $100,372.50 workforce training payment, and purchasing a 2.8-acre portion of the La Habra Marketplace parking lot for $60,375. The meeting also includes annual reorganization, appointments, and approval of minutes and financial reports.

• Adopt Ordinance Nos. 1853, 1854, 1855 for zoning changes related to state housing law and SB 35
• Approve $100,372.50 WIOA payment to HealthStaff Training Institute
• Purchase 2.8-acre La Habra Marketplace parking lot parcel (APN 018-381-64) for $60,375
• Approve warrants totaling $1,871,149.03
• Deny liability claim of Patrick Brody

Community Services Commission

The La Habra Community Services Commission will consider approving three metal-panel murals as public art for the Vista Walk residential project at 251-351 West Imperial Highway. The commission will also receive a Youth Committee update, discuss its mission statement and goals, develop subcommittee objectives, and review the special events calendar. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Approve design and installation of three multi-layer metal-panel murals for Vista Walk at 251-351 West Imperial Highway
• Youth Committee program update
• Discussion on mission statement, goals, and objectives
• Develop goals for subcommittees
• Review Special Events and Programs calendar

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering amendments to the General Plan regarding housing consistency, climate change, and emergency preparedness. The body will also review a property acquisition and a public nuisance abatement extension.

• General Plan Amendment 23-01 to update housing, community safety, and implementation policies
• Proposed acquisition of a 2.8-acre parcel at the La Habra Marketplace parking lot (APN 018-381-64)
• 30-day extension for public nuisance abatement at Coyote Village (901-997 West Imperial Highway)

Utility Authority

The La Habra City Council and Utility Authority will hold a joint regular meeting to consider several items, including adopting a new sign ordinance, approving a storm drain construction contract, and holding public hearings on housing-related zone changes and water/sewer fee updates. The agenda also includes lease agreements for community facilities and routine consent items.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 1852 replacing outdoor advertising sign regulations with new sign standards
• Award $1,654,535 contract to Mike Bubalo Construction for East Bishop Drive Storm Drain Improvements
• Public hearing on zone changes 23-03, 23-04, 23-05 to implement Housing Element and SB 35
• Public hearing on amending water and sewer usage, connection, and fee schedule
• Approve lease agreements with VCC: The Gary Center and Friends of the Children's Museum

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding multiple zone changes required to implement the city's Housing Element. Additionally, the Council and Utility Authority will consider a resolution to amend the master schedule of fees for water and sewer usage and connections.

• Public hearing on zone changes for multi-unit residential and mixed-use development
• Public hearing on amending water and sewer usage, connection, and fee schedules
• $1,654,535 contract award to Mike Bubalo Construction Co. Inc. for East Bishop Drive storm drain improvements
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1852 regarding outdoor advertising sign standards
• Lease agreement with VCC: The Gary Center for 341 and 350 South Hillcrest Street

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency is holding a closed session to discuss the price and terms for the sale of a surface parking lot adjacent to the La Habra Marketplace. The regular meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled, so no other public business will be conducted.

• Closed session: real property negotiation for surface parking lot (APN 018-381-64) adjacent to La Habra Marketplace
• Regular meeting cancelled

Housing Authority

The La Habra Housing Authority is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar that includes approving meeting minutes and the SB 341 Housing Successor Annual Report for fiscal year 2022-2023. No public hearings or consideration items are scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comments limited to three minutes per person.

• Approve minutes of November 20, 2023 meeting
• Approve SB 341 Housing Successor Annual Report for FY 2022-2023
• Waive reading of resolutions and ordinances

Civic Improvement Authority

The La Habra Civic Improvement Authority has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for December 4, 2023, due to having no business to consider. The meeting was to be held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the La Habra Planning Commission scheduled for November 27, 2023, was cancelled. The notice states there was no business to consider at this time.

Utility Authority

The La Habra Utility Authority will consider approving a $215,360 agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County to share consultant costs for developing a lead service line inventory. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as approving prior meeting minutes and waiving full reading of resolutions.

• Approve agreement with MWDOC for $215,360 to develop lead service line inventory
• Approve Utility Authority meeting minutes from October 16 and November 6, 2023
• Waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances

City Council

The La Habra City Council will hold a public hearing on a zone change to replace outdoor advertising sign regulations with new sign standards, and will consider consent items including terminating a cannabis distribution agreement and a storm drain project contract. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and transportation program adoption.

• Public hearing on Zone Change 22-03 to repeal Chapter 15.40 and add Chapter 18.23 (Sign Standards)
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 1851 terminating Development Agreement 18-03 with River Distributing Co. (Cresco Labs) for cannabis facility at 1721 East Lambert Road, Unit B
• Terminate Public Works Agreement with AID Builders, Inc. for East Bishop Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project and authorize emergency work by Mike Bubalo Construction Co. Inc.
• Adopt Resolution for FFY 2024/25-2029/30 Transportation Improvement Program
• Approve warrants totaling $3,157,765.40

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency is holding a closed session to discuss the price and terms for the sale of a surface parking lot adjacent to the La Habra Marketplace. The regular meeting portion is cancelled, so no other business will be conducted.

• Closed session on real property negotiation for surface parking lot (APN 018-381-64)
• Negotiator: Jim Sadro, Executive Director
• Under negotiation: price and terms
• Regular meeting cancelled

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will meet to approve meeting minutes and a construction contract for roof replacements. The agenda includes a proposal to reallocate funds from the Park La Habra Playground project to fund the roofing work.

• Award of contract to F C and Sons Roofing, Inc. for $239,600 for roof replacement at 1731 West Lambert Road
• Authorization of a purchase order up to $287,520 including a 20 percent contingency
• Reallocation of $155,073 from the Park La Habra Playground Design and Installation Project to the roof replacement project
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 18, October 2, October 16, and November 6, 2023

Civic Improvement Authority

The La Habra Civic Improvement Authority's regular meeting scheduled for November 20, 2023, has been cancelled because there is no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required by law.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Notice posted at City Hall and Council Chamber

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing three zone changes to implement the city's 2021-2029 Housing Element. The body will provide recommendations to the City Council regarding updates to the municipal code for multi-unit and mixed-use developments.

• Zone Change 23-03: Amendments to zoning definitions, parking requirements, and affordable housing incentives
• Zone Change 23-04: Addition of objective design standards for multi-unit residential and mixed-use development
• Zone Change 23-05: Addition of a ministerial review process for multi-unit residential and mixed-use development per SB 35
• Proposed 30-day extension for public nuisance abatement at 901-977 W. Imperial Highway

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission will hear a Youth Committee update, review the Special Events and Programs Calendar, and appoint a commissioner to the Centennial Celebration Planning Committee. The meeting also includes approval of October 2023 minutes and recognition of former Chair Teresa Kempker.

• Appointment of a commissioner to the Centennial Celebration Planning Committee
• Review of the Community Services Special Events and Programs Calendar
• Youth Committee update from a Youth Committee member
• Recognition of former Chair Teresa Kempker
• Approval of October 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Successor Agency

The regular meetings for the City Council and its successor agencies scheduled for November 6, 2023, have been adjourned. The meetings will now take place on Monday, November 20, 2023.

• Adjournment of regular meetings from November 6 to November 20, 2023

Utility Authority

The regular meetings of the La Habra City Council and related bodies (Successor Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, Utility Authority) scheduled for November 6, 2023, were adjourned to November 20, 2023. The agenda contains only this adjournment notice and no substantive items.

• Meetings adjourned to November 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. (closed session) and 6:30 p.m. (regular) in City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

City Council

The La Habra City Council will hold a public hearing to terminate a development agreement with River Distributing Co., LLC (Cresco Labs) for a cannabis distribution facility at 1721 East Lambert Road, Unit B, due to its closure. The council will also consider consent items including the second reading of an ordinance granting a pipeline franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, LP, and several other routine approvals.

• Public hearing to terminate Development Agreement 18-03 with River Distributing Co., LLC (Cresco Labs) for cannabis facility at 1721 East Lambert Road, Unit B
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1849 granting pipeline franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, LP
• Approve WIOA payment of $95,967.50 to HealthStaff Training Institute
• Approve OTS Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant of $160,000
• Approve warrants totaling $2,156,929.54

Housing Authority

The regular meetings of the City Council and related bodies scheduled for November 6, 2023, were adjourned to November 20, 2023. The agenda contains only this procedural notice of adjournment, with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meetings adjourned from Nov. 6 to Nov. 20, 2023
• Closed session at 5:30 p.m., Room 112C, 100 East La Habra Boulevard
• Regular meetings at 6:30 p.m., City Council Chamber
• Notice posted Nov. 2, 2023, by City Clerk Rhonda J. Barone

Civic Improvement Authority

The regular meetings of the La Habra City Council and related agencies scheduled for November 6, 2023, were adjourned to November 20, 2023. The agenda contains only this procedural notice, with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Meetings adjourned to November 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. (closed session) and 6:30 p.m. (regular) at 100 East La Habra Boulevard

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: expanding the Costco auto service station at 103 North Beach Boulevard and overhauling the city's sign regulations. The Costco project would add gasoline dispensers and a 6,900-square-foot canopy. The sign code update would repeal the current outdoor advertising chapter and add new standards, with two options on digital and animated signs.

• Public hearing on Design Review 21-04 and Conditional Use Permit 21-02 for Costco gas station expansion at 103 North Beach Boulevard
• Public hearing on Zone Change 22-03 to repeal Chapter 15.40 (outdoor advertising signs) and add Chapter 18.23 (sign standards) to the municipal code
• Two draft ordinance options for sign standards: one banning animated, digital display, and electronic message signs; another allowing them with a conditional use permit
• Consent calendar includes approval of October 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Utility Authority

The La Habra City Council and Utility Authority will hold a regular joint meeting on October 16, 2023. Key decisions include awarding a $9.998 million construction contract for Vista Grande Park improvements, approving a pipeline franchise with Crimson California Pipeline, and scheduling a public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate adjustments.

• Award $9,998,043.55 contract to Legion Contractors, Inc. for Vista Grande Park Improvement Project (City Project No. 2-P-22)
• Public hearing on granting a 20-year pipeline franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, LP for petroleum and gas transport
• Schedule December 4, 2023 public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate adjustments
• Approve one-year School Resource Officer agreement with Fullerton Joint Union High School District for La Habra and Sonora High Schools
• Approve second reading of Ordinance No. 1850 for a 3,875 sq ft dual-tenant building at 711 East Imperial Highway

City Council

The La Habra City Council and Utility Authority will hold a regular meeting on October 16, 2023, to consider consent items, a public hearing on a pipeline franchise, and a financial report on water and sewer rates. Key actions include awarding a construction contract for the Vista Grande Park Improvement Project, approving a School Resource Officer agreement, and scheduling a public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate adjustments.

• Award $9,998,043.55 contract to Legion Contractors, Inc. for Vista Grande Park Improvement Project (Project No. 2-P-22), with $10,997,848 purchase order including 10% contingency
• Approve second reading of Ordinance No. 1850 for a 3,875 sq ft dual tenant building at 711 East Imperial Highway
• Approve one-year School Resource Officer agreement with Fullerton Joint Union High School District for La Habra and Sonora High Schools
• Public hearing on granting a 20-year pipeline franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P.
• Receive financial report and schedule Dec. 4, 2023 public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate adjustments

Successor Agency

The regular meetings for the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, and the City of La Habra Housing Authority have been cancelled. The notice states there is no business to consider at this time.

Housing Authority

The regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, and the City of La Habra Housing Authority scheduled for October 16, 2023, are cancelled because there is no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required.

• All three meetings cancelled due to no business
• Meetings were to be held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

Civic Improvement Authority

The regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, and the City of La Habra Housing Authority scheduled for October 16, 2023, are cancelled because there is no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required.

• All three meetings cancelled due to no business
• Meetings were to be held at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission will consider approving the September 2023 meeting minutes and review the Special Events Calendar. They will also hear an update from the La Habra Youth Committee. No other substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Review of Community Services Special Events Calendar
• Update from La Habra Youth Committee

Planning Commission

The La Habra Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar that includes approving prior meeting minutes and granting a 30-day extension for abatement of a public nuisance at Coyote Village (901-997 W. Imperial Highway). No public hearings or separate consideration items are listed.

• 30-day extension for abatement of public nuisance at Coyote Village, 901-997 W. Imperial Highway
• Approval of September 25, 2023, Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Procedural waiver of reading full resolutions and ordinances

Civic Improvement Authority

The regular meetings of four La Habra boards—Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority—scheduled for October 2, 2023, are cancelled due to no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required.

• All four board meetings cancelled for Oct. 2, 2023
• No business to consider at this time
• Meetings were to be held at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, along with the Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority, cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for October 2, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. The cancellation is due to there being no business to consider at this time. The agenda is purely procedural, containing only the cancellation notice and the City Clerk's affidavit of posting.

• Cancellation of regular meetings for October 2, 2023
• Applies to Successor Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority
• Meetings were to be held at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard
• No business to consider at this time

Utility Authority

The regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority scheduled for October 2, 2023, are cancelled because there is no business to consider.

• No items — all meetings cancelled due to lack of business

City Council

The La Habra City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approving a Planned Unit Development Precise Plan for a 3,875 square foot dual-tenant building at 711 East Imperial Highway. The council will also vote on consent calendar items including equipment purchases, liability claim denials, and a tract map. A closed session will address pending litigation with Lennar Homes.

• Public hearing on PUD Precise Plan 22-02 for 3,875 sq ft dual-tenant building at 711 E Imperial Hwy
• Purchase of Dell network equipment totaling $197,523.23
• Approve Tract Map No. 19155 at 331-351 S Cypress St and 316 S Aldrich St
• Deny liability claims from Link Logistics, Anthony Garcia, State Farm, Vicente Ventura Estrada, Celestino Gil
• Approve warrants totaling $1,190,455.13 and wire transfers of $838,956.17

Housing Authority

The regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority, scheduled for October 2, 2023, are cancelled due to no business to consider. The notice was posted 72 hours in advance as required.

• Cancellation of all four boards' regular meetings for October 2, 2023
• No business to consider at this time

Emergency Preparedness Council

The September 27, 2023 regular meeting of the Emergency Preparedness Council was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Planning Commission

The La Habra Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving Modification 23-02, which would amend Conditional Use Permit 98-71 to allow replacing an existing water dispensing kiosk with a new one at 1581 West Whittier Boulevard, #1A. The project is determined to be categorically exempt from CEQA. The Commission will also nominate a member to the Centennial Celebration Ad Hoc Planning Committee and consider routine consent items, including meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Modification 23-02 to amend Conditional Use Permit 98-71 for water dispensing kiosk replacement at 1581 West Whittier Boulevard, #1A
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15302(b), Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction)
• Nomination of one commissioner to the Centennial Celebration Ad Hoc Planning Committee
• Approval of September 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Procedural waiver to read resolutions and ordinances by title only

Beautification Committee

The La Habra Beautification Committee's regularly scheduled meeting for September 21, 2023, was cancelled because there was not enough members present to form a quorum. The notice of cancellation was posted at City Hall and the Council Chambers on the same day.

• Regular meeting of September 21, 2023 cancelled
• Cancellation due to lack of quorum
• Notice posted at City Hall and Council Chambers

Housing Authority

The La Habra Housing Authority is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar that includes approving meeting minutes and the annual report for fiscal year 2022-2023, which will be submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development. No public hearings or consideration items are scheduled. The agenda is mostly routine and procedural.

• Approve annual report for FY 2022-2023 per Health and Safety Code Sections 34328 and 34328.1
• Approve meeting minutes from June 19, July 3, July 17, August 7, August 21, and September 5, 2023
• Waive reading of resolutions and ordinances in full

Civic Improvement Authority

The September 18, 2023 regular meeting of the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority has been cancelled because there is no business to consider. The notice was posted in compliance with legal requirements.

Utility Authority

The La Habra Utility Authority will consider consent calendar items including approval of meeting minutes and a $57,937.50 agreement with Golden Bell Products, Inc. for pest control treatment of 2,250 sewer manholes. No public hearings or consideration items are scheduled.

• Approve agreement with Golden Bell Products, Inc. for sewer manhole pest control at $57,937.50
• Waive formal bid requirements per Municipal Code Section 4.20.070(B)
• Approve meeting minutes from August 7, August 21, and September 5, 2023

City Council

The La Habra City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 18, 2023, with a closed session on potential litigation. The council will consider consent calendar items including professional planning services contracts, a pipeline franchise resolution, and a public hearing on the CDBG annual report. They will also discuss forming a centennial celebration committee and a non-profit foundation.

• Approve three-year agreements for planning services with City Advisors, Infrastructure Engineers, MIG Inc, VCA Code, and Willdan Engineering
• Resolution to grant pipeline franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P., with public hearing set for October 16, 2023
• Approve warrants totaling $3,404,932.08
• Public hearing on 2022-2023 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• Consider forming Centennial Celebration Ad Hoc Planning Committee and Community Services Non-Profit Foundation

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve routine items, including minutes from prior meetings and an agreement to list a portion of the La Habra Marketplace parking lot for sale. No public hearings or consideration items are scheduled.

• Approve agreement with GM Properties, Inc. to list portion of La Habra Marketplace Parking Lot (APN 018-381-64) for sale
• Approve meeting minutes from December 2022 through September 2023
• Waive reading of resolutions and ordinances

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission will hold a reorganization to select a Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term, and review the Special Events and Programs calendar. The meeting also includes recognition of the Teen Leader Program and a recap of La Habra Outdoors. Consent calendar approval of August 2023 meeting minutes is routine.

• Commission reorganization to elect Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term
• Review of the Community Services Special Events Calendar
• Recognition of the La Habra Teen Leader Program
• Recap of La Habra Outdoors
• Approval of August 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The La Habra Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for Dapper Car Sales, a motor vehicle sales facility at 2601 West Whittier Boulevard. The consent calendar includes extending the abatement period for a public nuisance at Coyote Village (901-997 W. Imperial Highway) and approving prior meeting minutes. The meeting also includes routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 23-02 for Dapper Car Sales at 2601 W. Whittier Blvd.
• Extension of abatement time for public nuisance at Coyote Village, 901-997 W. Imperial Highway
• Approval of August 28, 2023, Planning Commission minutes
• Waiver of full reading of resolutions and ordinances

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Dapper Car Sales to operate a motor vehicle sales facility. The commission also granted a time extension for a public nuisance abatement.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 23-02 for Dapper Car Sales at 2601 West Whittier Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-12 granting a 30-day abatement extension for public nuisance at 901-977 West Imperial Highway (4-0)
• Approved Planning Commission Minutes of August 28, 2023 (4-0)

Civic Improvement Authority

The City Council and its related bodies (Successor Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, Utility Authority) have cancelled their regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2023, due to no business to consider. The next regular City Council meeting is set for Monday, September 18, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

• Cancellation of all regular meetings for September 5, 2023
• Next regular City Council meeting scheduled for September 18, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
• Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

The regular meeting scheduled for September 5, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No actions were taken.

Utility Authority

The regular meetings of the City Council, Successor Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority scheduled for September 5, 2023, are cancelled because there is no business to consider. The next regular City Council meeting will be held on September 18, 2023.

• All five city bodies cancelled their September 5, 2023 regular meetings
• Next regular City Council meeting set for September 18, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

The regular meeting scheduled for September 5, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No actions were taken.

City Council

The La Habra City Council and its related agencies (Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority) have cancelled their regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2023, because there is no business to consider. The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard.

• Cancellation of all regular meetings for September 5, 2023, due to no business
• Next regular City Council meeting scheduled for September 18, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

The regular meeting scheduled for September 5, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No actions were taken.

Successor Agency

The City Council and its associated agencies (Successor Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, Utility Authority) have cancelled their regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2023, due to no business to consider. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, September 18, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. This is a procedural cancellation notice, not a substantive agenda.

• Cancellation of all regular meetings for September 5, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for September 18, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
• Notice posted at City Hall and Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

The regular meeting was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No decisions were made.

Housing Authority

The regular meetings of the La Habra City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2023, are cancelled due to no business to consider. The next regular City Council meeting is set for Monday, September 18, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

• All five bodies' meetings cancelled for Sept. 5, 2023
• Next regular City Council meeting: Sept. 18, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
• Cancellation due to no business to consider

The regular meeting scheduled for September 5, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No actions were taken.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to build a 3,875-square-foot, two-tenant building at 711 East Imperial Highway, with one space for a Dunkin' Donuts drive-through restaurant. The project is recommended for approval as a Planned Unit Development Precise Plan and Conditional Use Permit, and staff has determined it is categorically exempt from CEQA. The commission will also consider consent items including approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Planned Unit Development Precise Plan 22-02 for a 3,875 sq ft dual-tenant building at 711 E. Imperial Highway
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 22-31 for a Dunkin' Donuts drive-through restaurant in one tenant space
• Staff recommends project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 3 exemption
• Consent calendar includes approval of August 14, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a new dual-tenant building and a conditional use permit for a Dunkin' Donuts drive-through. A proposed update to the city's sign code was continued to allow for further research on digital signs.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of PUD Precise Plan 22-02 for a 3,875 sq ft building at 711 East Imperial Highway (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 22-31 for a Dunkin' Donuts drive-through at 711 East Imperial Highway (5-0)
• Continued Zone Change 22-03 regarding sign code updates to a date uncertain for further information on digital signs (5-0)

Housing Authority

The regular August 21, 2023 meetings of the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority were cancelled because there was no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required.

• Cancellation of four regular meetings scheduled for August 21, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
• Meetings were to be held in the City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

The regular meeting scheduled for August 21, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Civic Improvement Authority

The regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority scheduled for August 21, 2023, have been cancelled because there is no business to consider.

• No business to consider for any of the four authorities

The regular meeting scheduled for August 21, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

City Council

The La Habra City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a CDBG-CV Action Plan amendment and consider several consent items, including purchase orders for food waste pails and a tree maintenance contract increase. The most consequential item is a resolution to accept $8.5 million in state funding to repair a damaged private underground storm channel at the Coyote Village Homeowners Association, with the city acting as grantee and the HOA as sub-grantee.

• Approve $56,270 purchase order to Sure-Close, Inc. for 12,600 food waste pails and $10,250 to The Walking Man, Inc. for delivery
• Approve Amendment No. 3 with West Coast Arborists, Inc., increasing tree maintenance annual amount from $333,147.87 to $343,142.31
• Approve warrants totaling $4,120,425.71
• Public hearing on substantial amendment to 2019-2020 CDBG-CV Action Plan
• Approve Amendments #3 and #4 to fire services agreement with Los Angeles County Fire Department

The City Council approved a funding agreement with the California Department of Water Resources to repair a private underground storm channel. The council also authorized amendments to the fire services agreement with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and approved several municipal purchase orders.

• Approved $8.5M state funding agreement for Coyote Creek and Imperial Channel improvement project (5-0)
• Authorized amendments #3 and #4 to the Los Angeles County Fire Department services agreement (5-0)
• Approved substantial amendment to the 2019-2020 CDBG-CV Action Plan (4-0)
• Approved $56,270 purchase order to Sure-Close, Inc. for food waste pails (5-0)
• Approved $10,250 purchase order to The Walking Man, Inc. for pail delivery and flyers (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. increasing annual cost to $343,142.31 (5-0)
• Approved warrants 00140231 through 00140410 totaling $4,120,425.71 (5-0)
• Received and filed responses to two Orange County Grand Jury reports (5-0)

Successor Agency

The regular meetings of four La Habra boards — the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority — scheduled for August 21, 2023, are cancelled because there is no business to consider. The notice was posted publicly at least 72 hours in advance.

• All four board meetings cancelled for Aug. 21, 2023
• Cancellation due to no business to consider
• Notice posted at City Hall and Council Chamber

The regular meeting scheduled for August 21, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No actions were taken.

Utility Authority

The regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority scheduled for August 21, 2023, are cancelled because there is no business to consider.

• No items were considered; all meetings cancelled due to lack of business

The regular meeting scheduled for August 21, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Beautification Committee

The La Habra Beautification Committee will meet to select District 4 awards and receive a city update. The meeting includes a consent calendar for routine items and public comment opportunities.

• Select District 4 awards
• City update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Special Event Permit for a pumpkin patch and ancillary activities at 777 South Beach Boulevard. The item is the only substantive decision on the agenda; the rest is procedural (minutes approval, waiver of reading).

• Public hearing on Special Event Permit 23-01 for a pumpkin patch at 777 South Beach Boulevard
• CEQA categorical exemption determination under Section 15304(e) and 15601(b)(3)
• Approval of June 22 and July 10, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a special event permit for a pumpkin patch and ancillary activities at 777 South Beach Boulevard. The commission also approved previous meeting minutes and a procedural waiver.

• Approved Special Event Permit 23-01 for pumpkin patch at 777 South Beach Boulevard (4-0-1)
• Approved procedural waiver to adopt resolutions and ordinances by reading title only (5-0)
• Approved June 22, 2023 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved July 10, 2023 minutes (3-0-2)

Community Services Commission

The La Habra Community Services Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 9, 2023. The agenda includes approval of July 2023 meeting minutes, sub-committee updates, and a review of the Community Services special event calendar and summer programs. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda and on consideration items before a vote.

• Approval of July 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Sub-committee updates from Community Services Commission sub-committees
• Review of Summer Events and Programs (special event calendar)

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from June 14, 2023. Other agenda items consisted of staff reports and subcommittee updates regarding community programming and event recaps.

• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)

Successor Agency

The La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for January 17, 2023, citing no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required.

• Cancellation of La Habra Civic Improvement Authority meeting
• Cancellation of City of La Habra Housing Authority meeting
• Cancellation of La Habra Utility Authority meeting
• Meetings scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

The regular meeting scheduled for August 7, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Housing Authority

The regular meeting of the City of La Habra Housing Authority scheduled for January 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard, was cancelled due to no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required by law.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business to consider
• Notice posted by Assistant City Clerk Rhonda Barone

The regular meeting scheduled for August 7, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

City Council

The La Habra City Council and Utility Authority will hold a joint regular meeting to decide on consent calendar items, including police union memorandums of understanding, a water main replacement contract, and a public hearing on refuse collection fees. They will also consider changes to the reward fund program and closed session matters involving litigation.

• Approve MOUs with La Habra Police Association Sworn and Civilian, and amend police management compensation
• Award $1,372,662 contract to Lucas Builders for Euclid Water Main Replacement (Project 1-W-21)
• Public hearing on amending Master Schedule of Fees for refuse collection (CR&R)
• Approve $5,059,919.02 in warrants and $1,396,200 in wire transfers
• Consider disbanding Reward Fund Committee for streamlined process

The City Council and Utility Authority awarded a contract to Lucas Builders, Inc. for the Euclid Water Main Replacement. The Council also approved updated refuse collection fees and new memorandums of understanding for police personnel.

• Awarded $1,372,662 contract to Lucas Builders, Inc. for Euclid Water Main Replacement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 6124 amending refuse collection fees (5-0)
• Adopted MOUs with La Habra Police Association Sworn and Civilian personnel (5-0)
• Approved $5,059,919.02 in warrants and $1,396,200.00 in wire transfers (5-0)
• Approved U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads For All grant agreement (5-0)
• Denied liability claims for George Maldonado, Alexandro Gonzalez, Infinity Metals Inc., and Carmela Stuart (5-0)
• Approved one-year live entertainment permit for La Habra 300 Bowl (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for OC-4 Rehabilitation Project No. 2-W-23 (5-0)

Civic Improvement Authority

The regular meeting scheduled for August 7, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Utility Authority

The City Council and Utility Authority will meet to discuss several infrastructure projects and city business. Key items include a water main replacement contract, a public hearing on refuse collection fees, and potential changes to the Reward Fund Program.

• Award of $1,372,662 contract to Lucas Builders, Inc. for Euclid Water Main Replacement
• Public hearing regarding a resolution to amend the Master Schedule of Fees for refuse collection
• Approval of U.S. Department of Transportation Grant Agreement for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
• Consideration of amending the Reward Fund Program to establish a new procedure for felony arrest rewards
• Issuance of a one-year live entertainment permit for La Habra 300 Bowl at 370 East Whittier Boulevard

The City Council and Utility Authority awarded a contract to Lucas Builders, Inc. for the Euclid Water Main Replacement. The Council also approved updated refuse collection fees and disbanded the Reward Fund Committee to streamline felony arrest reward payments.

• Awarded $1,372,662 contract to Lucas Builders, Inc. for Euclid Water Main Replacement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 6124 amending regulated refuse collection fees (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6125 disbanding the Reward Fund Committee (5-0)
• Approved U.S. DOT Grant Agreement for FY 2022 Safe Streets and Roads For All (5-0)
• Approved one-year live entertainment permit for La Habra 300 Bowl (5-0)
• Adopted MOUs with La Habra Police Association sworn and civilian personnel (5-0)
• Denied liability claims for George Maldonado, Alexandro Gonzalez, Infinity Metals Inc., and Carmela Stuart (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for OC-4 Rehabilitation, City Project No. 2-W-23 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The La Habra Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 24, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. The notice was posted publicly at least 72 hours in advance as required by law.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business to consider

Utility Authority

The regular meetings scheduled for July 17, 2023, have been cancelled. There is no business to consider at this time.

The regular meeting scheduled for July 17, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

City Council

The La Habra City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on labor negotiations and existing litigation. The main items are a public hearing to withdraw a proposed zone change on 24-hour retail, a $849,998 contract for updating the La Habra Boulevard Specific Plan, and initiating a zone change for a public art program requirement. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as liability claim denials, contracts, and warrants.

• Public hearing to withdraw Zone Change 23-01 on 24-hour retail and personal services hours
• Consider $849,998 agreement with MIG Inc. for La Habra Boulevard Specific Plan update
• Initiate Zone Change 23-02 to add public art program requirement for larger developments
• Approve $217,700 ADA accessibility assessment survey with Disability Access Consultants
• Approve warrants totaling $2,855,075.98 and wire transfer of $3,886,995.04

The City Council authorized a contract with MIG Inc. to update the La Habra Boulevard Specific Plan and directed staff to initiate a new public art program requirement for large developments. The Council also approved several state funding contracts for preschool and child care programs and denied four liability claims.

• Approved agreement with MIG Inc. for La Habra Boulevard Specific Plan update not to exceed $849,998 (4-0)
• Directed staff to initiate Zone Change 23-02 for a public art program requirement (4-0)
• Withdrew Zone Change 23-01 regarding 24-hour retail and personal services hours (4-0)
• Approved $217,700 agreement with Disability Access Consultants, LLC for ADA survey (4-0)
• Approved state funding contracts for Preschool Program and General Child Care Program (4-0)
• Denied liability claims for Hyun Kyung Chung, Lucrecia De La Rosa, Haichang Lu, Yankun Zhang, and Gretta Boyd (4-0)
• Approved installation of a two-way stop at North Fonda Street and Essex Drive (4-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $2,855,075.98 and a wire transfer of $3,886,995.04 (4-0)

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for July 17, 2023, because there was no business to consider. The notice was posted publicly at least 72 hours in advance.

• Cancelled regular meetings for July 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
• No business to consider at this time
• Notice posted at City Hall and City Council Chamber

The regular meeting of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of La Habra was cancelled. No business was considered at this time.

Housing Authority

The La Habra Housing Authority is meeting to consider a 5% annual rent increase for five consecutive years at the Authority-owned View Park Estates and Park La Habra mobile home communities, starting January 1, 2024. The proposal also includes a financial assistance program for qualified low-income households to offset the impact. The agenda also includes routine items like approving meeting minutes and a procedural waiver.

• Consider 5% annual rent increase for five years at View Park Estates and Park La Habra (1750 and 1731 West Lambert Road)
• Approve financial assistance program for low, very low, and extremely low-income households in those parks
• Approve Housing Authority meeting minutes from December 2022 through June 2023
• Waive reading of resolutions and ordinances in full

The Housing Authority approved a 5% annual rent increase for five consecutive years starting January 1, 2024, for View Park Estates and Park La Habra. To mitigate the impact, the Authority also approved a Financial Assistance Program for qualified low, very low, and extremely low-income households in those parks.

• Approved 5% annual rent increase for five years at View Park Estates and Park La Habra (4-0)
• Approved Financial Assistance Program for qualified low-income households in those parks (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 19, 2022, through June 5, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved procedural waiver to adopt resolutions and ordinances by reading title only (4-0)

Civic Improvement Authority

The Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority have cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for July 17, 2023, because there is no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required by law.

• All three boards' meetings cancelled due to no business
• Meetings were scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

The regular meeting scheduled for July 17, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission will hold a regular meeting to review the summer events and programs, receive updates from sub-committees, hear a recap of the first La Habra Outdoors Camping Program, and provide input on the 4th of July Spectacular. The agenda also includes approval of the June 2023 meeting minutes. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Review of Summer events and programs
• Sub-committee updates
• Recap of La Habra Outdoors Camping Program
• Input on 4th of July Spectacular
• Approval of June 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. The body received updates on the Child Development Program and the Special Events Community Calendar.

• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Planning Commission

The La Habra Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal for a comprehensive facade remodel, building addition, and site improvements at 150 West Whittier Boulevard to open a new restaurant, Baby Bros Pizza & Wings, including a Type 41 license for beer and wine sales. The commission will also consider approving the June 12, 2023 meeting minutes and a procedural waiver.

• Public hearing on Design Review 22-07, Conditional Use Permit 22-23 for a restaurant (Baby Bros Pizza & Wings), and Conditional Use Permit 22-24 for beer and wine sales at 150 West Whittier Boulevard
• Proposed 320-square-foot addition and facade improvements to an existing commercial building
• Project determined to be categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15303, Class 3
• Consent calendar includes approval of June 12, 2023 Planning Commission minutes

The Planning Commission approved a design review and conditional use permits for a new restaurant, including a building addition and the sale of beer and wine. Approval was granted with a new condition requiring a softer color palette and specific patio design details. The July 24, 2023, meeting is expected to be cancelled.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-08 for Baby Bros Pizza & Wings design review and conditional use permits (3-0)
• Added Condition No. 7 requiring a softer color palette and outdoor patio design details for 150 West Whittier Boulevard
• Approved Consent Calendar including June 12, 2023 minutes and procedural waiver (3-0)

Civic Improvement Authority

The La Habra City Council and its associated bodies (Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority) have cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for Monday, July 3, 2023, because there is no business to consider. The next regular City Council meeting is set for Monday, July 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

• All regular meetings cancelled for July 3, 2023
• Next regular City Council meeting: July 17, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
• Notice posted 72 hours in advance per legal requirement

The regular meeting scheduled for July 3, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Utility Authority

The July 3, 2023 regular meetings of the La Habra City Council and several associated bodies (Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority) are cancelled because there is no business to consider. The next regular city council meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

• Cancellation of all five regular meetings scheduled for July 3, 2023
• Next regular city council meeting set for July 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting was declared cancelled because there was no business to consider at the time.

City Council

The La Habra City Council and its associated agencies (Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority) have cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for Monday, July 3, 2023, due to no business to consider. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard.

• All regular meetings of July 3, 2023 cancelled due to no business
• Next regular meeting set for July 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

The regular meeting scheduled for July 3, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No council members were present.

Housing Authority

The La Habra City Council and its related bodies—Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority—have cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for Monday, July 3, 2023, due to having no business to consider. The next regular city council meeting is set for Monday, July 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

• All regular meetings for July 3, 2023 cancelled
• No business to consider at this time
• Next meeting scheduled for July 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

The regular meeting scheduled for July 3, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No actions were taken.

Successor Agency

The regular meetings of the La Habra City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority scheduled for Monday, July 3, 2023, are cancelled due to no business to consider. The next regular City Council meeting is set for Monday, July 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

• All five bodies' meetings cancelled for July 3, 2023
• Next regular City Council meeting: July 17, 2023, 6:30 p.m.

The regular meeting of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of La Habra was cancelled. The cancellation was due to there being no business to consider at the time.

Emergency Preparedness Council

The regular meeting of the Emergency Preparedness Council scheduled for June 28, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. The notice was posted 72 hours in advance as required.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business

Planning Commission

The June 26, 2023 regular meeting of the La Habra Planning Commission was cancelled because there was no business to consider. The notice was posted publicly at least 72 hours in advance as required by law.

Planning Commission

The La Habra Planning Commission is holding a special meeting with one public hearing to consider whether the Coyote Village property at 901-977 West Imperial Highway constitutes a public nuisance. The commission will vote on a resolution affirming the Notice of Public Nuisance. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on declaring Coyote Village (901-977 West Imperial Highway) a public nuisance
• Resolution affirming Notice of Public Nuisance with findings of fact
• Consent calendar: waiver of full reading of resolutions and ordinances
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 30 minutes total for general comments

The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to determine if a public nuisance exists at Coyote Village (901-997 West Imperial Highway) following a channel roof collapse. City staff testified regarding flood hazards and soil violations, while the HOA representative presented a defense. The provided minutes end before a final decision was recorded.

• Approved Consent Calendar (4-0)
• Approved procedural waiver to adopt resolutions and ordinances by reading title only (4-0)

Utility Authority

The La Habra City Council, meeting jointly with several city authorities, will hold a public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 municipal budget and set the appropriations limit. The consent calendar includes items such as a $63,071 grant for fitness equipment and a hydration station, a $79,059 playground repair contract, and approval of a five-year animal sheltering agreement. Closed sessions are scheduled for labor negotiations and real property negotiations at two Lambert Road properties.

• Public hearing to adopt FY 2023-2024 budget for city, redevelopment successor agency, housing authority, utility authority, and civic improvement authority
• Grant agreement with Providence St. Jude Medical Center for $63,071 for fitness equipment at Hillcrest Health and Wellness Center and garden revitalization at San Miguel de Allende Park
• Agreement with Great Western Installations, Inc. for playground and concrete surface repairs at child care facilities, not to exceed $79,059.20
• Five-year agreement with Inland Valley Humane Society for animal sheltering services
• Closed session to negotiate price and terms for properties at 1731 and 1750 West Lambert Road

The City Council unanimously approved 14 consent items, including various grants, contracts, and personnel compensation. During a public hearing, the Council voted to remove $20,000 in funding for the La Habra Chamber of Commerce and reallocate it to the El Centro Park improvement project.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 1-14 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Refuse Enterprise Fund rate adjustments for August 7, 2023
• Approved $63,071 grant from Providence St. Jude Medical Center for fitness equipment and garden revitalization
• Approved $66,503 for preschool furniture from Lakeshore Learning Materials
• Approved agreement with Great Western Installations, Inc. for playground repairs not to exceed $79,059.20
• Adopted Measure M2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program and related resolutions (6109, 6110, 6111)
• Adopted FY 2023-2024 SB 1 road project list via Resolution 6117
• Reduced La Habra Chamber of Commerce budget from $20,000 to zero and reallocated funds to El Centro Park project (4-0)

City Council

The La Habra City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 municipal budget and establish the appropriations limit. The consent calendar includes several routine items such as grant agreements, contracts, and resolutions. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on labor negotiations and property negotiations.

• Public hearing to adopt FY 2023-2024 budget and appropriations limit
• Grant agreement with Providence St. Jude Medical Center for $63,071 for fitness equipment and park garden
• Approve $66,503 for preschool furniture from Lakeshore Learning Materials
• Agreement with Great Western Installations for playground repairs up to $79,059.20
• Accept $100,639.03 from California Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program

The City Council unanimously approved 14 consent items, including several grant agreements, infrastructure plans, and employee compensation updates. A public hearing was opened to consider the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, with a recommendation to shift $20,000 from the Chamber of Commerce to the General Capital Projects Fund.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 1-14 unanimously (5-0)
• Approved 5% salary increase and $50 per pay period deferred compensation for Management and Executive employees
• Approved $18,200 annual compensation increase for the City Manager
• Approved $63,071 grant from Providence St. Jude Medical Center for fitness equipment and park revitalization
• Approved $66,503 for replacement furniture for Child Development Preschool Program
• Approved agreement with Great Western Installations, Inc. up to $79,059.20 for playground repairs
• Adopted Measure M2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program and related resolutions (6109, 6110, 6111)
• Approved $100,639.03 grant from the State of California Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program

Successor Agency

The La Habra City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 municipal budget and establish the appropriations limit. The consent calendar includes routine items such as grant agreements, contracts, and reports. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on labor negotiations and property negotiations.

• Public hearing to adopt FY 2023-24 budget and appropriations limit
• Grant agreement with Providence St. Jude Medical Center for $63,071 for fitness equipment and park revitalization
• Approve $66,503 for preschool furniture replacement
• Approve $79,059.20 for playground repairs at child care facilities
• Approve $1,270,032.48 in warrants

The City Council unanimously approved 14 consent calendar items, including several grants and infrastructure plans. During a public hearing, the Council voted to remove $20,000 in funding for the La Habra Chamber of Commerce and reallocate those funds to the El Centro Park improvement project.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 budget amendment to move $20,000 from Chamber of Commerce to El Centro Park project (4-0)
• Approved 5% salary increase and deferred compensation for Management and Executive employees (5-0)
• Approved $18,200 annual compensation increase for the City Manager (5-0)
• Approved $63,071 grant from Providence St. Jude Medical Center for fitness equipment and garden revitalization (5-0)
• Approved $66,503 for preschool program furniture from Lakeshore Learning Materials (5-0)
• Approved $79,059.20 agreement with Great Western Installations, Inc. for childcare facility repairs (5-0)
• Adopted Measure M2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program and related resolutions (5-0)
• Approved $100,639.03 grant from the State Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (5-0)

Housing Authority

The La Habra City Council, meeting jointly with several city authorities, will hold a public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 municipal budget and establish the appropriations limit. The consent calendar includes routine items such as grant acceptances, contracts, and a refuse rate adjustment public hearing. The council will also meet in closed session for labor negotiations and real property negotiations for two properties on West Lambert Road.

• Public hearing to adopt FY 2023-2024 municipal budget and appropriations limit
• Schedule public hearing for proposed Refuse Enterprise Fund rate adjustments (Aug 7, 2023)
• Accept $63,071 grant from Providence St. Jude Medical Center for fitness equipment and park garden
• Approve $66,503 furniture purchase for Child Development Program from Lakeshore Learning Materials
• Approve $79,059.20 agreement with Great Western Installations for playground repairs

The City Council unanimously approved 14 consent calendar items, including funding for child care facilities and road projects. The council also approved a compensation plan providing a 5% salary increase for most Management and Executive employees and an $18,200 annual increase for the City Manager.

• Approved compensation plan for Management and Executive employees (5-0)
• Approved $66,503 for preschool furniture from California State Preschool Contract Fund (5-0)
• Approved $79,059.20 contract with Great Western Installations, Inc. for child care facility repairs (5-0)
• Approved $63,071 grant from Providence St. Jude Medical Center for fitness equipment and park revitalization (5-0)
• Approved $100,639.03 grant from State of California Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (5-0)
• Approved Measure M2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program and related resolutions (5-0)
• Approved list of FY 2023-2024 capital projects funded by SB 1 (5-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,270,032.48 (5-0)

Civic Improvement Authority

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the municipal budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 and set the appropriations limit. The consent calendar includes routine items such as grant agreements, contracts, and reports. The meeting also includes closed sessions on labor negotiations and property negotiations.

• Public hearing to adopt FY 2023-2024 municipal budget and appropriations limit
• Grant agreement with Providence St. Jude Medical Center for $63,071 for fitness equipment and park revitalization
• Agreement with Great Western Installations, Inc. for $79,059.20 for playground repairs at child care facilities
• Acceptance of $100,639.03 from California Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program for FY 2023-2024
• Five-year agreement with Inland Valley Humane Society for animal sheltering services

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including several grant agreements and infrastructure plans. The Council also voted to remove $20,000 in funding for the La Habra Chamber of Commerce from the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget to fund the El Centro Park Improvement Project.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 budget amendment to reduce La Habra Chamber of Commerce funding from $20,000 to zero for El Centro Park project (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 1-14 unanimously (5-0), including a 5% salary increase for most Management and Executive employees
• Approved $63,071 grant from Providence St. Jude Medical Center for fitness equipment and park revitalization
• Approved $66,503 for replacement furniture for Child Development Preschool Program
• Approved agreement with Great Western Installations, Inc. for playground repairs not to exceed $79,059.20
• Adopted Measure M2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program and related transportation plans
• Approved $100,639.03 grant from the State of California Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program
• Authorized five-year agreement with Inland Valley Humane Society for animal sheltering

Beautification Committee

The La Habra Beautification Committee will consider approving the May 2023 meeting minutes, selecting District 2 awards, and receiving a city update. The meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.

• Approve May 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Select District 2 Awards
• City Update

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar to approve the May 10, 2023 meeting minutes. The main discussion items are a review of the La Habra Child Development program update and the Community Services Department's 2023 Special Event Calendar, both to be received and filed. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Approval of May 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of La Habra Child Development program update
• Review of Community Services Special Event Calendar 2023

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 12, 2023, meeting. Members reviewed the Sub Committee and Special Events calendars and received staff updates on summer programming and personnel.

• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The La Habra Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to continue a determination on whether the Coyote Village property at 901-997 West Imperial Highway is a public nuisance, with the hearing continued to June 22, 2023. The commission will also consider approving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program and its consistency with the General Plan 2035.

• Public hearing to continue nuisance determination for Coyote Village (901-997 West Imperial Highway)
• Consideration of resolution approving FY 2023-2024 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program consistency with General Plan 2035
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from May 8, 2023

The Planning Commission found the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Seven Year Capital Improvement Program consistent with the La Habra General Plan 2035. A public hearing regarding a public nuisance declaration at Coyote Village was continued to a later date.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-06 regarding the FY 2023-2024 Seven Year Capital Improvement Program (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for public nuisance declaration at Coyote Village (901-997 West Imperial Highway) to June 22, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved May 8, 2023 Planning Commission Minutes (4-0)
• Approved procedural waiver to adopt resolutions and ordinances by reading title only (4-0)

Utility Authority

The La Habra City Council and joint authorities will hold public hearings on amending the master fee schedule for city services and extending reduced solid waste rates. They will also receive the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget and discuss fire services agreement negotiations with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Consent items include contracts for playground repairs, a land lease for Head Start, and a parcel map at 777 South Beach Boulevard.

• Public hearing to amend master fee schedule for general, administrative, building, fire, police, ambulance, public works, and utility services
• Receive and file proposed FY 2023-2024 budget presentation
• Status update on fire services agreement negotiations with Los Angeles County Fire Department
• Approve $87,750 contract with Great Western Installations for playground surface repairs at Child Development Center and Clair Brown Center
• Approve five-year lease extension with Orange County Head Start for city property at 1060 West Lambert Road

The City Council approved a new master schedule of fees and extended reduced rates for solid waste sanitation. The council also authorized several service contracts for engineering, building inspections, and park lighting, and denied four liability claims.

• Approved Resolution No. 6107 amending the Master Schedule of Fees (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 6108 extending reduced solid waste sanitation and franchise fees (4-0)
• Awarded $54,413 contract to California Custom Electric for Montwood Park lighting (4-0)
• Approved $87,750 agreement with Great Western Installations, Inc. for playground repairs
• Denied liability claims of Danielle Munoz, Edward Gasporra, Michelle Castanon, and Juana Hed
• Approved five-year lease extension with Orange County Head Start for 1060 West Lambert Road
• Authorized on-call engineering agreements with JMDiaz, Inc., KOA Corporation, and Willdan Engineering
• Declared portion of La Habra Market Place parking lot (APN 018-381-64) as exempt surplus land

City Council

The City Council approved several service agreements for engineering and building inspections, as well as contracts for park and playground repairs. The council also denied four liability claims and approved a five-year lease extension for Orange County Head Start.

• Denied liability claims of Danielle Munoz, Edward Gasporra, Michelle Castanon, and Juana Hed
• Approved $87,750 contract with Great Western Installations, Inc. for playground surface repairs
• Approved $54,413 contract with California Custom Electric for Montwood Park lighting (4-0)
• Approved five-year lease extension with Orange County Head Start for 1060 West Lambert Road
• Approved on-call engineering agreements with JMDiaz, Inc., KOA Corporation, and Willdan Engineering (up to $450,000 each per fiscal year)
• Approved building and grading plan check agreements with True North Compliance Services, Inc., Transtech Engineering, and VCA Code
• Approved Parcel Map No. 2022-131 at 777 South Beach Boulevard
• Declared portion of La Habra Market Place parking lot as exempt surplus land (Successor Agency)

Successor Agency

The La Habra City Council and joint authorities will hold a regular meeting on June 5, 2023, to consider routine consent items, a public hearing on amending the Master Schedule of Fees, and receive the proposed FY 2023-24 budget. They will also receive a status update on fire services agreement negotiations with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The agenda includes several consent items such as contract approvals and liability claim denials.

• Public hearing to amend Master Schedule of Fees for various services and extend reduced solid waste rates
• Receive and file FY 2023-24 Proposed Budget presentation
• Status update on fire services agreement negotiations with LA County Fire Department
• Approve $87,750 playground surface repair contract with Great Western Installations, Inc.
• Approve $54,413 Montwood Park Lighting Project contract with California Custom Electric

The City Council approved a new master schedule of fees and extended reduced rates for solid waste sanitation and franchise fees. The council also awarded several contracts for park lighting, playground repairs, and professional engineering services. The Successor Agency declared a portion of the La Habra Market Place parking lot as exempt surplus land.

• Approved Resolution No. 6107 amending the Master Schedule of Fees (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 6108 extending reduced solid waste sanitation and franchise fees (4-0)
• Awarded $54,413 contract to California Custom Electric for Montwood Park lighting (4-0)
• Approved $87,750 agreement with Great Western Installations, Inc. for playground surface repairs
• Approved five-year lease extension with Orange County Head Start for 1060 West Lambert Road
• Approved on-call engineering agreements for JMDiaz, Inc., KOA Corporation, and Willdan Engineering (up to $450k each per fiscal year)
• Approved warrants totaling $2,601,408.22
• Successor Agency adopted Resolution No. 2023-02 declaring part of La Habra Market Place parking lot as exempt surplus land

Housing Authority

The City Council approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including playground repairs and park lighting. The Council also adopted resolutions to amend the master schedule of fees and received the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget.

• Approved $87,750 contract with Great Western Installations, Inc. for playground surface repairs
• Approved $54,413 contract with California Custom Electric for Montwood Park lighting (4-0)
• Approved five-year lease extension with Orange County Head Start for 1060 West Lambert Road
• Approved Parcel Map No. 2022-131 at 777 South Beach Boulevard
• Approved on-call engineering agreements with JMDiaz, Inc., KOA Corporation, and Willdan Engineering (up to $450k each per fiscal year)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6107 amending the Master Schedule of Fees (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6108 extending reduced solid waste sanitation and franchise fees (4-0)
• Received and filed the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget (4-0)

Civic Improvement Authority

The La Habra City Council, meeting jointly with several city authorities, will hold a public hearing on amending the Master Schedule of Fees for various city services and extending reduced solid waste rates. The council will also receive the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget and discuss fire services agreement negotiations with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Consent items include contracts for playground repairs, a land lease for Head Start, and a parcel map approval.

• Public hearing on amending Master Schedule of Fees for general, administrative, community development, building, fire, police, ambulance, public works, and utility services
• Proposed FY 2023-2024 budget presentation and discussion
• Status update on fire services agreement negotiations with Los Angeles County Fire Department
• Contract with Great Western Installations, Inc. for $87,750 for playground surface repairs at Child Development Center and Clair Brown Center
• Five-year lease extension with Orange County Head Start for property at 1060 West Lambert Road

The City Council approved an updated master schedule of fees and extended reduced rates for solid waste sanitation and franchise fees. The council also authorized several service contracts for engineering, building inspections, and park lighting. Additionally, the Successor Agency declared a portion of the La Habra Market Place parking lot as exempt surplus land.

• Approved updated Master Schedule of Fees and extended reduced solid waste fees (4-0)
• Awarded $54,413 contract to California Custom Electric for Montwood Park lighting (4-0)
• Approved $87,750 agreement with Great Western Installations, Inc. for playground surface repairs
• Approved five-year lease extension with Orange County Head Start for 1060 West Lambert Road
• Approved Parcel Map No. 2022-131 at 777 South Beach Boulevard
• Approved on-call engineering agreements with JMDiaz, Inc., KOA Corporation, and Willdan Engineering (up to $450k each per fiscal year)
• Approved three-year building plan check and inspection agreements with True North Compliance Services, Inc., Transtech Engineering, and VCA Code
• Declared portion of La Habra Market Place parking lot (APN 018-381-64) as exempt surplus land

Planning Commission

The May 22, 2023 regular meeting of the La Habra Planning Commission was cancelled because there was no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required by law.

Housing Authority

The regular meeting scheduled for May 15, 2023, was cancelled. The minutes state there was no business to consider at the time.

Civic Improvement Authority

The regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority scheduled for May 15, 2023, were cancelled due to no business to consider.

• No items were considered; all meetings cancelled.

The regular meeting scheduled for May 15, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Utility Authority

The regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority scheduled for May 15, 2023, have been cancelled due to no business to consider.

• All four meetings cancelled: no business to consider

The regular meeting scheduled for May 15, 2023, was cancelled. No business was considered and no actions were taken.

City Council

The La Habra City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session first. The main actions include renewing the police department's military equipment use policy, approving two liability claim denials, and authorizing up to $400,000 for emergency storm drain repairs. The agenda also includes routine items like warrants and proclamations.

• Renew Ordinance No. 1841 for military equipment use by La Habra Police Department
• Approve purchase order up to $400,000 for emergency storm drain repairs at 941 and 951 Ridgehaven Drive
• Deny liability claims from Cypress Point Apartments/Sterling Property Management and Cynthia Krueger
• Approve warrants totaling $2,118,546.78
• Proclaim National Police Week and National Public Works Week

The City Council unanimously approved several consent calendar items, including emergency infrastructure repairs and the renewal of police equipment policies. The council also denied two liability claims and approved over $2.1 million in warrants.

• Approved $400,000 in ARPA funds for emergency storm drain repairs at 941 and 951 Ridgehaven Drive (5-0)
• Approved warrants 00138883 through 00139023 totaling $2,118,546.78 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 6104 and renewed Ordinance No. 1841 regarding police military equipment use (5-0)
• Denied liability claim of Cypress Point Apartments/ Sterling Property Management (5-0)
• Denied liability claim of Cynthia Krueger (5-0)
• Approved procedural waiver to adopt resolutions and ordinances by reading title only (5-0)

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority have cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for May 15, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. The cancellation is due to there being no business to consider at this time. The notice was posted publicly at least 72 hours in advance.

• All four boards' meetings cancelled
• No business to consider at this time
• Meetings were scheduled for May 15, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
• Location: City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard
• Notice posted by City Clerk Rhonda J. Barone

The meeting was cancelled because there was no business to consider at the time.

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, schedule subcommittee meetings, and review the 2023 Special Events Calendar. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items.

• Approval of April 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Scheduling of subcommittee meetings in May and June
• Review of the 2023 Community Services Special Events Calendar (receive and file)

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from March 8, 2023. Members reviewed the sub committee and special events calendars and received a department update. Commissioner Limon was appointed to the Community Wellness & Social Services subcommittee.

• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Limon to the Community Wellness & Social Services subcommittee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zone change to amend Title 18 of the La Habra Municipal Code, affecting general retail uses and personal services and their hours of operation. The commission will also consider an appeal of a public nuisance notice from the Coyote Village Homeowners Association and approve minutes from the April 24 meeting.

• Public hearing on Zone Change 23-01 to amend Title 18 (Zoning) regarding general retail uses and personal services hours of operation
• Appeal of Notice of Public Nuisance filed by Coyote Village Homeowners Association
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from April 24, 2023

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council adopt Zone Change 23-01 to amend the Municipal Code regarding hours of operation for general retail and personal services. The recommendation allows City Council to determine potential hour limits. The commission also approved the consent calendar and filed a public nuisance appeal.

• Recommended Zone Change 23-01 to amend retail and personal service hours of operation (3-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar (4-0)
• Approved Planning Commission Minutes of April 24, 2023 (4-0)
• Received and filed public nuisance appeal from Coyote Village Homeowners Association (4-0)
• Waived reading in full of resolutions and ordinances (4-0)

Utility Authority

The La Habra Utility Authority will consider approving a $72,425 agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants to conduct a water and sewer rate impact fee study. The City Council also has consent items including a $373,000 sidewalk contract award to Onyx Paving Company and denial of two liability claims. The meeting includes a closed session to negotiate with Union Pacific Railroad regarding a railroad line north of Lambert Road.

• Utility Authority: $72,425 agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants for water and sewer rate impact fee study
• City Council: Award $373,000 contract to Onyx Paving Company for sidewalk and curb ramp improvements (FY 2021-2023)
• City Council: Deny liability claims of Mark Davis and Karen Townsend
• City Council: Approve agreement with Orange County District Attorney for prosecution services
• Closed session: Negotiate price and terms with Union Pacific Railroad for railroad line north of Lambert Road

The City Council and Utility Authority approved several infrastructure and service contracts via a unanimous consent calendar vote. Key actions included awarding a sidewalk improvement contract and authorizing a water and sewer rate impact fee study.

• Awarded $373,000 sidewalk and curb access ramp contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $72,425 agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for water and sewer rate study (5-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $2,005,748.08 (5-0)
• Denied liability claims of Mr. Mark Davis and Ms. Karen Townsend (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Orange County District Attorney's Office for prosecution services (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6103 to apply for OCTA Environmental Cleanup Tier 1 grants (5-0)
• Authorized month-to-month custodial agreement with Valley Maintenance Corporation (5-0)
• Filed FY 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report (5-0)

City Council

The La Habra City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, including awarding a sidewalk and curb ramp construction contract, denying two liability claims, and approving various agreements. A closed session on Union Pacific Railroad property negotiations precedes the public meeting.

• Award $373,000 contract to Onyx Paving Company for sidewalk and curb access ramp improvements (Project No. 1-R-22), with $447,600 total including contingency
• Deny liability claims of Mark Davis and Karen Townsend
• Approve agreement with Orange County District Attorney for prosecution services
• Approve $72,425 agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants for water and sewer rate impact fee study
• Approve warrants totaling $2,005,748.08

The City Council unanimously approved a consent calendar including a construction contract for sidewalk and curb access ramp improvements. The council also denied two liability claims and approved several service agreements and warrants.

• Awarded $373,000 contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for sidewalk and curb access ramp improvements (5-0)
• Denied liability claim of Mr. Mark Davis (5-0)
• Denied liability claim of Ms. Karen Townsend (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Orange County District Attorney's Office for prosecution services (5-0)
• Approved application for OCTA Environmental Cleanup Tier 1 Grant funding (5-0)
• Approved month-to-month custodial services agreement with Valley Maintenance Corporation (5-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $2,005,748.08 (5-0)
• Approved $72,425 agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for water and sewer rate study (5-0)

Successor Agency

The La Habra City Council and joint authorities will hold a regular meeting to consider consent items, including awarding a sidewalk and curb ramp construction contract, denying two liability claims, and approving a water and sewer rate study. The agenda is largely routine, with no public hearings or separate discussion items scheduled.

• Award $373,000 contract to Onyx Paving Company for sidewalk and curb ramp improvements (Project 1-R-22), with $447,600 total including contingency
• Deny liability claims from Mark Davis and Karen Townsend
• Approve agreement with Orange County District Attorney for prosecution services
• Approve $72,425 agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants for water and sewer rate impact fee study
• Approve warrants totaling $2,005,748.08

The City Council and Utility Authority approved several service contracts, liability claim denials, and a water and sewer rate study. The council also authorized a grant application for trash capture systems and approved over $2 million in warrants.

• Awarded $373,000 contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for sidewalk and curb improvements (5-0)
• Denied liability claims of Mr. Mark Davis and Ms. Karen Townsend (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Orange County District Attorney's Office for prosecution services (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6103 to apply for OCTA Environmental Cleanup Tier 1 grant funds (5-0)
• Authorized month-to-month agreement with Valley Maintenance Corporation for custodial services (5-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $2,005,748.08 (5-0)
• Approved $72,425 agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for water and sewer rate study (5-0)
• Received and filed FY 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report (5-0)

Housing Authority

The La Habra City Council, meeting jointly with several city authorities, will consider consent items including awarding a sidewalk and curb ramp construction contract, denying two liability claims, and approving a water and sewer rate study. The agenda is largely routine, with no public hearings or separate discussion items scheduled.

• Award $373,000 contract to Onyx Paving Company for sidewalk and curb ramp improvements (Project 1-R-22)
• Deny liability claims from Mark Davis and Karen Townsend
• Approve $72,425 agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants for water and sewer rate study
• Approve warrants totaling $2,005,748.08
• Approve agreement with Orange County District Attorney for prosecution services

The City Council and associated authorities unanimously approved a series of consent calendar items. Key actions included awarding a construction contract for sidewalk improvements and authorizing a water and sewer rate study.

• Awarded $373,000 contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for sidewalk and curb access ramp improvements (5-0)
• Approved $447,600 purchase order for Onyx Paving Company, Inc. including a 20 percent contingency (5-0)
• Denied liability claims of Mr. Mark Davis and Ms. Karen Townsend (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Orange County District Attorney's Office for prosecution services (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6103 to apply for OCTA Environmental Cleanup Tier 1 Grant funds (5-0)
• Authorized month-to-month custodial agreement with Valley Maintenance Corporation (5-0)
• Approved warrants 00138667 through 00138882 totaling $2,005,748.08 (5-0)
• Approved $72,425 agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for water and sewer rate impact fee study (5-0)

Civic Improvement Authority

The La Habra City Council and joint authorities will consider routine consent items, including awarding a sidewalk and curb ramp construction contract, denying two liability claims, and approving a water/sewer rate study. The meeting also includes a closed session on Union Pacific Railroad property negotiations and recognition of the Kotick family for residential beautification.

• Award $373,000 contract to Onyx Paving Company for sidewalk and curb ramp improvements (Project 1-R-22)
• Approve $72,425 agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants for water and sewer rate impact fee study
• Deny liability claims of Mark Davis and Karen Townsend
• Approve agreement with Orange County District Attorney for prosecution services
• Approve warrants totaling $2,005,748.08

The City Council and associated authorities approved several consent calendar items, including infrastructure contracts and liability claim denials. The Utility Authority authorized a financial study for water and sewer rates. All items were passed unanimously (5-0).

• Awarded $373,000 contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for sidewalk and curb access ramp improvements (5-0)
• Denied liability claim of Mr. Mark Davis (5-0)
• Denied liability claim of Ms. Karen Townsend (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Orange County District Attorney's Office for prosecution services (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6103 to apply for OCTA Environmental Cleanup Tier 1 Grant funds (5-0)
• Authorized month-to-month custodial agreement with Valley Maintenance Corporation (5-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $2,005,748.08 (5-0)
• Approved $72,425 agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for water and sewer rate study (5-0)

Planning Commission

The La Habra Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to reorganize by electing a Chair and Vice Chair, approve prior meeting minutes, and consider a continuation request for the Costco automobile service station expansion at 103 North Beach Boulevard. The item is a public hearing to approve a continuance of Design Review 21-04 and Conditional Use Permit 21-02 to a date uncertain. The agenda also includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Annual reorganization: election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from March 13 and April 10, 2023 meetings
• Public hearing: continuation of Design Review 21-04 and Conditional Use Permit 21-02 for Costco auto service station at 103 North Beach Boulevard
• CEQA categorical exemption (Class 3) for the Costco project

The Planning Commission appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair. The Commission also voted to continue the review of a design and use permit for a Costco automobile service station to an uncertain date.

• Appointed Commissioner Rojas as Chair (4-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Surich as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved procedural waiver for reading resolutions and ordinances (3-0)
• Approved March 13, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Approved April 10, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Approved continuance of Design Review 21-04 and Conditional Use Permit 21-02 for Costco automobile service station at 103 North Beach Boulevard to a date uncertain (4-0)

Beautification Committee

The La Habra Beautification Committee will consider approving March 2023 meeting minutes, selecting District 4 awards, and receiving a city update. The meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Atrium Conference Room.

• Approve March 2023 meeting minutes
• Select District 4 awards
• City update

Utility Authority

The regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority scheduled for April 17, 2023, were cancelled due to no business to consider.

• No items were considered; all meetings cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for April 17, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No decisions were made.

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, along with the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority, have cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for Monday, April 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. The cancellation is due to there being no business to consider at that time. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance, as required by law.

• All four boards' meetings cancelled for April 17, 2023
• Cancellation due to no business to consider
• Meetings were to be held at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard
• Notice posted by City Clerk Rhonda J. Barone

The meeting was cancelled because there was no business to consider at the time.

Housing Authority

The City of La Habra Housing Authority's regular meeting scheduled for April 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber has been cancelled because there is no business to consider. The notice was posted by the City Clerk at least 72 hours in advance. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Original meeting time and location: 6:30 p.m., City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard
• Notice posted by City Clerk Rhonda J. Barone

The regular meeting scheduled for April 17, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

City Council

The La Habra City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed substantial amendment to the CDBG Annual Action Plan for FY 2022-2023 and consider approval of the FY 2023-2024 plan, including $595,411 in CDBG funds. The Council will also consider options for staffing and enforcement at the La Habra Skate Park, and receive a report on the Beautification Committee. The consent calendar includes routine items such as approving meeting minutes, a payroll system support consultant agreement, and warrants totaling over $3.1 million.

• Public hearing on CDBG Annual Action Plan amendment and FY 2023-2024 plan, with $595,411 in CDBG funds
• Consideration of removing or maintaining security staffing at La Habra Skate Park and enforcing safety equipment rules
• Approve payroll system support consultant agreement with Information Management Technologies (sole source waiver)
• Approve warrants totaling $2,542,876.60 and wire transfers totaling $651,607.15
• Proclamations for Fair Housing Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The City Council approved the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plans for 2022-2024. The council also established term limits for the Beautification Committee and voted to maintain security and safety equipment enforcement at the city skate park.

• Approved CDBG substantial amendment for FY 2022-2023 and FY 2023-2024 action plan (5-0)
• Authorized $595,411 in CDBG funds (5-0)
• Voted to maintain security staffing and enforce safety equipment requirements at La Habra Skate Park (5-0)
• Established two 3-year term limits for the Beautification Committee (4-0)
• Approved payroll system support agreement with Information Management Technologies (5-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $2,542,876.60 and wire transfers totaling $651,607.15 (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from April 3, 2023 (5-0)

Civic Improvement Authority

The regular meetings of four La Habra boards — Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority — scheduled for April 17, 2023, are cancelled because there is no business to consider.

• All four meetings cancelled: Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, La Habra Utility Authority

The regular meeting scheduled for April 17, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No actions were taken.

Community Services Commission

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from February 8, 2023. Members reviewed the 2023 Special Events Community Calendar and discussed scheduling sub-committee update meetings starting in May.

• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the La Habra Planning Commission's regular meeting on April 10, 2023. The agenda contains only standard items: call to order, pledge, roll call, public comments, consent calendar, and adjournment. No specific projects, ordinances, or other substantive matters are listed for discussion or decision.

• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 30 minutes total
• Consent calendar for routine items
• Meeting adjourned to April 24, 2023

The Planning Commission approved the design review and conditional use permit for a new Krispy Kreme drive-through restaurant. The project includes a traffic management plan to accommodate up to 50 extra vehicles to prevent queuing on Idaho Street and Imperial Highway.

• Approved Design Review 22-08 and Conditional Use Permit 22-26 for Krispy Kreme at 1201 West Imperial Highway (4-0)
• Approved procedural waiver to adopt resolutions and ordinances by reading title only (4-0)
• Moved March 13, 2023 minutes to the next regularly scheduled meeting (4-0)

Housing Authority

The regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority scheduled for April 3, 2023, are cancelled because there is no business to consider. The notice was posted by the City Clerk at least 72 hours in advance.

• All four regular meetings cancelled
• No business to consider at this time
• Meetings were scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

The regular meeting scheduled for April 3, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Utility Authority

The Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority have cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for April 3, 2023, because there is no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required by law.

• All four boards cancelled their April 3, 2023 regular meetings
• Meetings were to be held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard
• Cancellation due to no business to consider

The regular meeting scheduled for April 3, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

City Council

The La Habra City Council will consider directing staff to negotiate a renewed fire protection services agreement with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, as the current contract is expiring. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, denying liability claims, and renewing an insurance policy.

• Fire services contract review and direction to negotiate with LACFD
• Denial of liability claims from Janet Ortiz, Maged Fayez, Cherise Wiessner, Art Acosta, Elizabeth Steves
• Communications site lease renewal with SBA 2012 TC Assets at 1400 West Whittier Boulevard/La Bonita Park Clock Tower
• Earthquake insurance policy renewal with $5 million primary limit and $73.95 million excess coverage
• Approval of warrants totaling $1,612,965.15

The City Council directed staff to negotiate a renewal of the fire protection services agreement with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The Council also approved several liability claim denials, an earthquake insurance renewal, and a communications site lease.

• Directed staff to negotiate fire protection services renewal with LACFD (4-0)
• Approved $1,612,965.15 in warrants (4-0)
• Denied liability claims for Janet Ortiz, Maged Fayez, Cherise Wiessner, Art Acosta, and Elizabeth Steves (4-0)
• Approved earthquake insurance policy renewal with Landmark American Insurance Company and others (4-0)
• Approved communications site lease renewal with SBA 2012 TC Assets at La Bonita Park Clock Tower (4-0)
• Adopted FY2023-24 Legislative Platform (4-0)
• Approved temporary signs for the La Habra Citrus Fair (4-0)
• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, along with the Civic Improvement, Housing, and Utility Authorities, cancelled their regular April 3, 2023 meetings. The cancellation was due to there being no business to consider at that time.

• All four agencies' meetings cancelled
• No business to consider cited as reason

The regular meeting scheduled for April 3, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Civic Improvement Authority

The Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority have cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for April 3, 2023, due to having no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required by law.

• All four boards' meetings cancelled
• No business to consider
• Meetings were scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

The regular meeting scheduled for April 3, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Planning Commission

The March 27, 2023 regular meeting of the La Habra Planning Commission was cancelled because there was no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required by law.

Emergency Preparedness Council

The Emergency Preparedness Council's March 22, 2023 regular meeting was cancelled due to no business to consider. The notice was posted publicly as required by law.

Housing Authority

The regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, and the City of La Habra Housing Authority, scheduled for March 20, 2023, are cancelled due to no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required by law.

• Cancellation of regular meetings for three agencies
• No business to consider at this time
• Meetings were to be held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

The regular meeting scheduled for March 20, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No actions were taken.

Utility Authority

The La Habra Utility Authority will consider approving a construction contract for the Annual Sewer Rehabilitation Program, Main Sewer Lining for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. The contract would be awarded to Sancon Technologies, Inc. of Huntington Beach in the amount of $90,770, with a total authorized purchase order of $109,000 including a 20% contingency. No public hearings or other consideration items are scheduled.

• Approve plans and specifications for Annual Sewer Rehabilitation Program, Main Sewer Lining, City Project No. 1-S-23
• Award construction contract to Sancon Technologies, Inc. for $90,770
• Authorize purchase order of $109,000 including 20% contingency

The La Habra Utility Authority approved plans and awarded a construction contract for the Annual Sewer Rehabilitation Program (City Project No. 1-S-23). The agreement with Sancon Technologies, Inc. includes a purchase order of $109,000, which incorporates a 20% contingency.

• Approved procedural waiver to adopt resolutions and ordinances by reading title only (5-0)
• Approved plans and specifications for Annual Sewer Rehabilitation Program City Project No. 1-S-23 (5-0)
• Awarded construction contract for City Project No. 1-S-23 to Sancon Technologies, Inc. for $90,770 (5-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to execute agreement and issue purchase order to Sancon Technologies, Inc. for $109,000 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council appointed several members and alternates to the Planning and Community Services Commissions. The Council also approved multiple infrastructure contracts and a mid-year budget update including a $80,000 appropriation for Human Resources.

• Appointed Carrie Surich and Jason Manley to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Roy N. Ramsland, Jr. as first alternate to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Annette Guerra Limon to the Community Services Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Madeline Megan Morrison and Danitza Cardenas as alternates to the Community Services Commission (5-0)
• Approved $70,236 contract with Western State Builders, Inc. for Corona Park shade structure (5-0)
• Approved $1,299,974 agreement with Iteris, Inc. for Euclid Street traffic signal synchronization (5-0)
• Authorized up to $500,000 for emergency storm drain repairs on Dorwood Avenue via Valverde Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 appropriation for Human Resources professional services and updated City Clerk pay range (5-0)

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, and the City of La Habra Housing Authority have cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for March 20, 2023, because there is no business to consider. The notice was posted publicly at least 72 hours in advance as required by law.

• All three regular meetings cancelled: Successor Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority
• No business to consider at this time
• Meetings would have been held at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

The regular meeting scheduled for March 20, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No actions were taken.

Civic Improvement Authority

The regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, and the City of La Habra Housing Authority scheduled for March 20, 2023, are cancelled because there is no business to consider. The notice was posted publicly at least 72 hours in advance.

• All three meetings cancelled due to no business
• Meetings were to be held at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard
• Notice posted by Acting City Clerk Rhonda J. Barone

The regular meeting of the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Beautification Committee

The La Habra Beautification Committee will consider approving January 2023 meeting minutes, selecting awards for Districts 2 and 3, and receiving a city update. The meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Atrium Conference Room.

• Approve January 2023 meeting minutes
• Select District 2 & 3 awards
• City update

Planning Commission

The La Habra Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend a name for the new neighborhood park at 200 West Greenwood Avenue to the City Council. The meeting also includes routine consent items, such as approving prior meeting minutes and waiving full readings of resolutions. Public comments are limited to three minutes for general items and five minutes for the public hearing.

• Public hearing to recommend a park name for the new park at 200 West Greenwood Avenue
• CEQA exemption noted for park naming, as it does not cause physical environmental changes
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from January 23 and February 13, 2023
• Waiver of full reading of resolutions and ordinances
• Meeting adjournment to March 27, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council name the new park at 200 West Greenwood Avenue 'Las Doñas Park'. The commission also approved previous meeting minutes and a procedural waiver.

• Recommended 'Las Doñas Park' as the name for the park at 200 West Greenwood Avenue (3-0)
• Approved procedural waiver to waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances (3-0)
• Approved January 23, 2023 minutes (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved February 13, 2023 minutes (3-0)

City Council

The La Habra City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for annual expiring terms and two alternate positions on the Planning Commission and the Community Services Commission. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Interviews for annual expiring terms on the Planning Commission
• Interviews for annual expiring terms on the Community Services Commission
• Interviews for two alternate positions on the Planning Commission and Community Services Commission

The City Council held a special meeting to interview eight applicants for expiring terms and two alternate positions on the Planning Commission and the Community Services Commission. No final appointments were recorded in the minutes.

• Conducted interviews with Annette Guerra Limon, Victor Maria Santiago, Pasquale Dino Aiello, Marie Laveaga, Roy N. Ramsland, Jr., Danitza Cardenas, Madeline Megan Morrison, and Jason Manley

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve the February 8, 2023 meeting minutes, review subcommittee appointments and schedule 2023 meetings, and review the 2023 Community Services Special Events Calendar. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve meeting minutes of February 8, 2023
• Review Sub Committee Appointments and schedule 2023 meetings
• Review Community Services Special Events Calendar 2023 (receive and file)

The Commission recommended Las Reinas Park and Las Donas Park as naming options for a new neighborhood park. They also received the 2023 special events calendar and provided funding recommendations for the 2023-2024 CDBG program.

• Recommended naming the park at 200 West Greenwood Avenue as Las Reinas Park, with Las Donas Park as an alternative (3-0)
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed the Special Events Community Calendar 2023 (3-0)
• Recommended $220,500 in CDBG funding for projects including graffiti removal, employment programs, and the Children's Museum

Housing Authority

The regular meetings of four La Habra bodies — the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority — scheduled for March 6, 2023, are cancelled because there is no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required.

• All four regular meetings cancelled due to no business
• Meetings would have been held at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

The regular meeting scheduled for March 6, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Utility Authority

The regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority scheduled for March 6, 2023, are cancelled due to no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required by law.

• All four agency meetings cancelled for March 6, 2023
• No business to consider at this time
• Meetings were to be held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

The regular meeting scheduled for March 6, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No actions were taken.

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for March 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. The cancellation is due to there being no business to consider at this time. The agenda is purely procedural, containing only the cancellation notice and the acting city clerk's certification of posting.

• Cancellation of regular meetings for four agencies on March 6, 2023
• Meetings were to be held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard
• No business to consider cited as reason for cancellation
• Notice posted at least 72 hours in advance by Acting City Clerk Rhonda J. Barone

The regular meeting was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No actions were taken.

City Council

The City Council approved the goals and objectives for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, including multilingual emergency training. The council also authorized contracts for a new financial and human resources system and renewed the city's excess workers' compensation insurance.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 goals and objectives, including CERT and CPR training in English, Spanish, and Korean (5-0)
• Authorized service agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for an ERP system not-to-exceed $1,089,137 over five years (5-0)
• Authorized service agreement with Glass Box Technology, Inc. for ERP consulting not-to-exceed $462,890 over 24 months (5-0)
• Approved excess workers' compensation insurance renewal with Safety National Casualty for $230,050 (5-0)
• Approved warrants 00138001 through 00138146 totaling $1,157,239.07 (5-0)
• Received and filed Planning Commission meeting minutes from August 22, 2022, through December 12, 2022 (5-0)

Civic Improvement Authority

The Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority have cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for March 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. The cancellation is due to there being no business to consider at this time. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required by law.

• All four agencies' meetings cancelled for March 6, 2023
• Cancellation due to no business to consider
• Meetings were to be held at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

The regular meeting scheduled for March 6, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Planning Commission

The La Habra Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for February 27, 2023, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to there being no business to consider at this time.

Utility Authority

The La Habra City Council and Utility Authority will hold a joint meeting to decide on routine approvals, a public hearing on increasing the maximum fine for illegal fireworks from $1,000 to $2,500, and a proposal to purchase 125 shares of California Domestic Water Company stock for up to $1,906,250. The agenda also includes several consent items such as contract approvals, equipment purchases, and funding applications.

• Public hearing to increase illegal fireworks fine from $1,000 to $2,500
• Purchase of 125 shares of California Domestic Water Company stock, up to $1,906,250
• Property insurance renewal with Travelers at $124,081 annual premium
• Purchase order to Willdan Engineering for $100,000 for East Bishop Storm Drain inspection
• IT equipment purchases: $96,115 for firewalls and $182,187.50 for Dell storage/server

The City Council and Utility Authority authorized the purchase of 125 shares of California Domestic Water Company common stock. The council also approved several IT equipment purchases and a property insurance renewal.

• Authorized purchase of 125 CDWC common stock shares for an estimated $1,906,250 (4-0)
• Approved $1,916,489.74 in warrants (4-0)
• Approved $182,187.50 for Dell Computers, Inc. virtualization equipment (4-0)
• Approved $96,115.00 for Altaware, Inc. network firewalls (4-0)
• Approved $100,000 for Willdan Engineering storm drain inspection services (4-0)
• Approved $124,081 annual premium for property insurance renewal (4-0)
• Denied liability claim of Ms. Tina Duarte (4-0)
• Approved grant application for Water Pipeline Replacement Project and Pilot Well (4-0)

Successor Agency

The regular meeting scheduled for February 21, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Housing Authority

The regular meeting scheduled for February 21, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

City Council

The La Habra City Council will hold a public hearing on increasing the maximum fine for illegal fireworks from $1,000 to $2,500. The council will also consider purchasing additional shares of California Domestic Water Company stock for up to $1,906,250, and approve several routine items including insurance renewal, IT equipment purchases, and funding applications.

• Public hearing: increase illegal fireworks fine from $1,000 to $2,500
• Purchase 125 shares of California Domestic Water Company stock, up to $1,906,250
• Property insurance renewal with Travelers, annual premium $124,081
• Purchase order to Willdan Engineering for $100,000 for East Bishop Storm Drain inspection
• IT equipment purchases: $96,115 for firewalls, $182,187.50 for Dell storage/server

The City Council and Utility Authority authorized the purchase of 125 shares of common stock from the California Domestic Water Company. The council also approved several IT equipment purchases and funding applications for child care and preschool programs.

• Approved purchase of 125 CDWC common stock shares for an estimated $1,906,250 (4-0)
• Approved $182,187.50 purchase of Dell EMC storage and server equipment (4-0)
• Approved $96,115.00 purchase of two Palo Alto Network Firewalls (4-0)
• Approved $100,000 purchase order to Willdan Engineering for East Bishop Storm Drain project inspection (4-0)
• Approved $124,081 annual premium for City property insurance renewal (4-0)
• Approved funding applications for General Child Care and State Preschool programs for FY 2023-2024 (4-0)
• Denied liability claim of Ms. Tina Duarte (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-01 for Urban Community Drought Relief Grant application (4-0)

Civic Improvement Authority

The regular meetings for the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, and the City of La Habra Housing Authority have been cancelled. There is no business to consider at this time.

The regular meeting scheduled for February 21, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No actions were taken.

Beautification Committee

The La Habra Beautification Committee will meet to approve January 2023 meeting minutes and select District 2 awards. A city update is also scheduled. The agenda is otherwise routine with no major policy decisions or financial items.

• Approve January 2023 meeting minutes
• Select District 2 awards
• City update

Planning Commission

The La Habra Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit 22-30, which would allow the sale of beer and wine at the existing Furai Chicken restaurant at 1460 South Harbor Boulevard. The commission will also vote on the January 23, 2023 meeting minutes and handle routine consent items.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 22-30 for beer and wine sales at Furai Chicken, 1460 South Harbor Boulevard
• CEQA exemption determination under Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities)
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from January 23, 2023
• Procedural waiver to read resolutions and ordinances by title only

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit to allow the sale of beer and wine at a restaurant located at 1460 South Harbor Boulevard. The commission also approved a procedural waiver regarding the reading of resolutions and ordinances.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 22-30 for beer and wine sales at Furai Chicken (3-0)
• Approved procedural waiver to waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances (3-0)

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council on a preferred name for the park at 200 West Greenwood Avenue. The Commission will also receive the 2023 Special Event Calendar and approve funding recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant program for fiscal year 2023-2024.

• Recommendation to City Council on park name for 200 West Greenwood Avenue
• Approve CDBG funding recommendations for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Receive and file the Community Services Special Event Calendar 2023
• Approve meeting minutes from January 11, 2023

The Commission approved the minutes from the December 14, 2022 meeting. A public art proposal for a medical office building was received and filed. Funding recommendations for the FY 2023–2024 CDBG Public Services program were deferred to the February 8 meeting.

• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed public art proposal for 1201 West Whittier Boulevard (4-0)
• Tabled CDBG Program Funding recommendations for FY 2023–2024 until February 8, 2023

City Council

The La Habra City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar and consideration items. Key actions include approving a $52,404.28 purchase for a traffic accident reconstruction system, a $197,870.41 ambulance purchase, and reallocating $270,000 in ARPA funds from Dine and Shop Local and Bill Assistance programs to the Small Business Assistance Program. The council will also discuss initiating a zone change to add a 'General Retail' definition and limit hours of operation, and consider a $7,500 budget for the State of the City event.

• Approve $52,404.28 for FARO 3D laser traffic accident reconstruction system
• Approve $197,870.41 purchase order for one 2023 Ford E-350 Road Rescue Type III Ambulance
• Reallocate $190,000 from Dine and Shop Local and $80,000 from Bill Assistance to Small Business Assistance Program (ARPA funds)
• Initiate Zone Change 23-01 to add 'General Retail' definition and limit hours of operation
• Approve $7,500 initial budget for 2023 State of the City address

The City Council approved several equipment purchases, including a new ambulance and a 3D laser traffic reconstruction system. The Council also authorized a zoning change process for general retail uses and reallocated ARPA funds to support small businesses.

• Approved $197,870.41 for one 2023 Ford E-350 Road Rescue Type III Ambulance
• Approved $52,404.28 for FARO 3D laser traffic accident reconstruction system
• Approved 3.5% increase for West Coast Arborists tree maintenance services
• Directed staff to initiate Zone Change 23-01 for general retail definitions and hours of operation
• Approved reallocation of ARPA funds to the Small Business Assistance Program
• Approved warrants totaling $2,831,179.93 and wire transfers totaling $951,740.94
• Approved resolution to continue allowing remote City Council meetings per AB 361

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, and the City of La Habra Housing Authority have cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for February 6, 2023, due to having no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required by law.

• Cancellation of regular meetings for three agencies
• No business to consider at this time
• Meetings were scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

The regular meeting scheduled for February 6, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Housing Authority

The regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, and the City of La Habra Housing Authority, scheduled for February 6, 2023, are cancelled because there is no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required.

• All three meetings cancelled due to no business
• Meetings would have been held at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

The regular meeting scheduled for February 6, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Utility Authority

The La Habra City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 6, 2023, with a closed session beforehand. The main agenda includes consent items such as purchasing a traffic accident reconstruction system, approving an ambulance purchase, and reallocating ARPA funds to support small businesses. The council will also discuss a proposed zone change to regulate general retail hours and consider a budget for the State of the City event.

• Approve $52,404.28 purchase of FARO 3D laser traffic accident reconstruction system from Traffic Safety Fund
• Approve $197,870.41 purchase of one 2023 Ford E-350 Road Rescue Type III ambulance from Fleet Replacement Fund
• Reallocate $270,000 in ARPA funds from Dine and Shop Local and Bill Assistance programs to Small Business Assistance Program
• Initiate Zone Change 23-01 to add 'General Retail' definition and limit hours of operation for general retail uses
• Approve warrants totaling $2,831,179.93 and wire transfers totaling $951,740.94

The Utility Authority met in a closed session to confer with a real property negotiator. No public announcements or decisions were reported following the session. The regular meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. was canceled.

Civic Improvement Authority

The regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the La Habra Redevelopment Agency, the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, and the City of La Habra Housing Authority scheduled for February 6, 2023, are cancelled because there is no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required.

• All three meetings cancelled due to no business
• Meetings were scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chamber
• Notice posted at City Hall and Council Chamber

The regular meeting scheduled for February 6, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Planning Commission

The La Habra Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a project at 701-777 South Beach Boulevard and 2060 West Lambert Road. The project includes a tentative parcel map to create three parcels, design review for two commercial buildings, a conditional use permit for an automobile service facility (wheel and tire installation), and a conditional use permit for a drive-through restaurant. The commission will vote on resolutions to approve these items, subject to conditions, and to determine the project is categorically exempt from CEQA. The rest of the agenda is routine, including approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Tentative Parcel Map 2022-131 to subdivide a lot into three parcels at 701-777 South Beach Blvd and 2060 W Lambert Rd
• Design Review 22-04 for construction of two commercial buildings with parking and accessory structures
• Conditional Use Permit 22-14 for automobile service facility (wheel and tire installation)
• Conditional Use Permit 22-15 for drive-through restaurant
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15332 (in-fill development)

The Planning Commission approved the construction of two commercial buildings at 777 South Beach Boulevard and 2060 West Lambert Road. The project includes an automobile service facility and a drive-through restaurant. The approval follows revisions to reduce building size and noise impact.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-01 for automobile service facility and drive-thru restaurant (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-02 for automobile service facility and drive-thru restaurant (4-0)
• Approved procedural waiver to approve resolutions and ordinances by reading title only (5-0)
• Approved Planning Commission Minutes of November 14, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved Planning Commission Minutes of December 12, 2022 (3-0)

Beautification Committee

The La Habra Beautification Committee will meet to approve minutes from September and October 2022, and select District 1 awards. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approve September and October 2022 Meeting Minutes
• Select District 1 Awards

The committee selected three properties in District 1 as beautification winners. The committee also unanimously approved the meeting minutes from September and October 2022.

• Selected 551 W. Ryan Ave. as District 1 winner
• Selected 1500 N. Antoinette Dr. as District 1 winner
• Selected 1611 El Dorado St. as District 1 winner
• Approved September and October 2022 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved several high-value expenditures, including a $728,456.12 computer replacement order and two paving contracts with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. The council also authorized professional services for a 155-unit apartment project and child development consulting. The 5:30 p.m. adjourned meeting was cancelled.

• Approved warrants Nos. 00137084 through 00137488 totaling $2,946,596.46
• Approved $728,456.12 purchase of 350 desktop computers and 20 laptops from Dell
• Awarded $722,000 contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for residential street rehabilitation
• Awarded $411,000 contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for community center parking lot improvements
• Approved $94,985 agreement with MIG Planning and Environmental Services for a 155-unit apartment project at 461 South Harbor Boulevard
• Authorized $500,000 per fiscal year for on-call architectural and engineering services with IDS Group, Inc. and SVA Architects, Inc. through 2027
• Approved consulting agreement with Dr. Teresa Egan for child development services not to exceed $5,000 per month
• Directed staff to initiate Zone Change 22-03 to update the City's Sign Ordinance

Housing Authority

The regular meetings of the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, City of La Habra Housing Authority, and La Habra Utility Authority scheduled for January 17, 2023, are cancelled because there is no business to consider. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required by law.

• All three authority meetings cancelled due to no business
• Meetings were to be held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard

The regular meeting scheduled for January 17, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No actions were taken.

Utility Authority

The La Habra Utility Authority, along with the Civic Improvement Authority and Housing Authority, cancelled their January 17, 2023 regular meetings because there was no business to consider. The notice was posted 72 hours in advance as required.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to no business
• Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 100 East La Habra Boulevard
• Notice posted by Assistant City Clerk Rhonda Barone

The regular meeting scheduled for January 17, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency is meeting to consider routine items, primarily approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. This schedule lists the payments the agency must make on debts and obligations inherited from the dissolved redevelopment agency. The agenda includes no public hearings or separate consideration items.

• Approve ROPS 23-24 for July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024
• Authorize Executive Director to submit ROPS to Orange Countywide Oversight Board
• Waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances

The Successor Agency approved the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 23-24) for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The agency authorized the Executive Director to submit the schedule to the Orange Countywide Oversight Board for approval.

• Approved Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 23-24) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-01 regarding the ROPS 23-24 (5-0)
• Approved procedural waiver to adopt resolutions by reading title only (5-0)

Civic Improvement Authority

The La Habra Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority have cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for January 17, 2023, because there is no business to consider. The notice was posted publicly in advance as required.

• All three authority meetings cancelled for January 17, 2023
• No business to consider at this time

The regular meeting of the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No actions were taken.

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission will consider Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for public service agencies for FY 2023-2024 and vote on a proposed bronze sculpture for a medical office building at 1201 West Whittier Boulevard. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearings for CDBG public service funding applications for fiscal year 2023-2024
• Proposed approval of a bronze sculpture as public art for a medical office building at 1201 West Whittier Boulevard
• Approval of December 14, 2022 meeting minutes

The Commission participated in the annual Holiday Wishes Program at the Children’s Museum at La Habra. The program provided free admissions, activity kits, toys, food, and health items to over 300 families.

• Participated in annual Holiday Wishes Program

Planning Commission

The La Habra Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for January 9, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. The notice was posted publicly in accordance with legal requirements.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Notice posted at City Hall and Council Chamber

City Council

The regular meetings for the City Council and associated authorities scheduled for January 2, 2023, were cancelled. The notice states there was no business to consider at this time.

Housing Authority

The La Habra City Council and its related bodies (Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority) have cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for Monday, January 2, 2023, citing no business to consider. The next regular city council meeting is set for Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

• Cancellation of regular meetings for January 2, 2023
• Next regular city council meeting scheduled for January 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

The regular meeting scheduled for January 2, 2023, was cancelled. The agency reported there was no business to consider at the time.

Utility Authority

The La Habra City Council and its associated agencies (Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority) have cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for Monday, January 2, 2023, because there is no business to consider. The next regular city council meeting is set for Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

• Cancellation of all regular meetings for January 2, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for January 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

The regular meeting scheduled for January 2, 2023, was cancelled. The authority stated there was no business to consider at the time.

Successor Agency

The meeting was declared cancelled because there was no business to consider at the time.

Civic Improvement Authority

The La Habra City Council and its associated agencies (Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority) have cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for Monday, January 2, 2023, because there is no business to consider. The next regular city council meeting is set for Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

• Cancellation of all regular meetings for January 2, 2023
• Next regular city council meeting scheduled for January 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

The regular meeting scheduled for January 2, 2023, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.