La Habra, California

City Council

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Civic Improvement Authority

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Housing Authority

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Successor Agency

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Utility Authority

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Community Services Commission

The agenda for the Community Services Commission meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026, could not be retrieved—the city's website returned a file-not-found error. No items are available for review.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the La Habra Planning Commission scheduled for June 22, 2026 has been cancelled due to no business to consider. The cancellation notice was posted in accordance with legal requirements.

Utility Authority

The La Habra City Council and joint agencies will consider renewing the Police Department's military equipment use policy, adopting new compensation plans for all employee groups, approving a $38,380 workforce grant payment, purchasing two electric trucks for $139,373, and awarding a $243,600 contract for police station elevator repairs. All items are on the consent calendar unless removed by a councilmember.

• Renewal of military equipment use policy (Ordinance No. 1841) with annual report (Item 13)
• Adoption of compensation plans for General Services, Municipal Employees, Professional Employees, Part-Time, Management, and Executive Management groups (Item 2)
• Purchase of two electric trucks for Public Works Water Division for $139,373.30 (Item 6)
• Award of contract to AMTECH Elevator Services for police station elevator repairs at $243,600 (Item 9)
• Approval of $38,380 WIOA grant payment to HealthStaff Training Institute (Item 3)

Successor Agency

The La Habra City Council and joint authorities meet June 15, 2026. The consent calendar includes resolutions adopting compensation plans for general services, municipal, professional, part-time, management, and executive employees, plus an amendment to the city manager's employment agreement. Other items include a $139,373 purchase of two electric trucks, a $243,600 elevator upgrade at the police station, and renewal of the military equipment policy.

• Compensation plan resolutions for six employee groups and city manager agreement amendment
• Purchase of two electric trucks for Public Works Water Division from Puente Hills Ford for $139,373.30
• Contract award to AMTECH Elevator Services for police station elevator modernization at $243,600
• Renewal of Police Department military equipment use policy and annual report
• Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act grant payment of $38,380 to HealthStaff Training Institute

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority is meeting jointly with the City Council and other agencies. The agenda is dominated by City Council consent items, including approval of compensation plans for multiple employee groups, a $243,600 police station elevator upgrade, and renewal of the police military equipment policy. No separate Housing Authority decisions are listed in the provided text.

• Approval of compensation plans for general, municipal, professional, part-time, management, and executive employees
• Purchase of two electric trucks for Public Works Water Division for $139,373.30
• Award of $243,600 contract to AMTECH Elevator Services for police station elevator modernization
• Renewal of Ordinance No. 1841 on police military equipment use
• Approval of warrants totaling $2,169,893.14

Civic Improvement Authority

The La Habra City Council will consider a consent calendar with multiple action items, including approval of employee compensation plans for various groups, a $38,380 workforce grant, purchases of electric trucks and play equipment, and the renewal of the police department's military equipment use policy. The 5:30 p.m. adjourned meeting is cancelled. The council will also adopt capital project lists for Measure M2 and SB 1 funding.

• Approve compensation plan resolutions for General Services, Municipal Employees, Professional Employees, Hourly Part-Time, Management/Police Management/Executive Management, and Executive Management employees, plus an amended city manager agreement
• Authorize $38,380 WIOA grant payment to HealthStaff Training Institute
• Issue $139,373 purchase order to Puente Hills Ford for two electric trucks for Public Works Water Division
• Award $243,600 contract to AMTECH Elevator Services for police station elevator modernization at 150 North Euclid Street
• Renew Ordinance No. 1841 and adopt resolution on La Habra Police Department's military equipment policy annual report and compliance

City Council

The City Council will consider consent calendar items including approval of compensation resolutions for multiple employee groups (General Services, Municipal, Professional, Part-Time, Management, Police Management, Executive Management) and an amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement. Other items include a purchase of two electric trucks for $139,373.30, a contract for police station elevator repairs for $243,600, and renewal of the military equipment use policy. The meeting also includes proclamations for Youth Committee recognition and Park and Recreation Month.

• Compensation resolutions for employee groups and city manager agreement amendment
• Purchase of two electric trucks from Puente Hills Ford for $139,373.30
• Award of contract to AMTECH Elevator Services for police station elevator repairs ($243,600)
• Renewal and annual report of La Habra Police Department military equipment policy
• Approval of warrants totaling $2,169,893.14

Community Services Commission

The La Habra Community Services Commission will administer an oath to a new commissioner, approve May meeting minutes, elect members to subcommittees, and receive an informational update on summer events from June through August 2026. The agenda covers internal commission assignments and public programming updates that inform residents about upcoming community activities. No fiscal impact or policy changes are associated with the listed items.

• Administration of Oath of Office for newly appointed Commissioner Kandace Gutierrez
• Approval of the May 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Election of commissioners to serve on subcommittees for the upcoming term
• Informational presentation on Community Services Department summer events (June–August 2026)

At its May 13, 2026 meeting, the La Habra Community Services Commission elected Commissioner Rojas as Vice Chair for 2026 by a 5-0 vote. The commission also unanimously approved the April 2026 meeting minutes. Staff provided updates on summer events, the proposed FY 2026-27 budget, and library renovations. Outgoing Chair Schmidt and Commissioner Hannah were recognized for their service.

• Approved April 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Elected Commissioner Rojas as Vice Chair (5-0)

Planning Commission

The La Habra Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a resolution finding that the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the La Habra General Plan 2035. The commission will also vote on approving the meeting minutes from May 11, 2026.

• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes of May 11, 2026
• Public hearing and potential adoption of Resolution No. 26-09 finding the FY 2026-2027 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program consistent with the General Plan 2035

Utility Authority

The La Habra City Council will consider calling a general municipal election for November 3, 2026, to elect two council members. They will also receive a presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. Consent items include approval of software license renewals ($60,507.37), acceptance of a utility easement at 920 West La Habra Boulevard, and purchase of irrigation controllers ($86,184.24). A consideration item is adoption of a policy addressing disruption of telephonic or internet service during public meetings.

• Calling Nov. 3, 2026 general municipal election for two City Council seats
• Software license renewal for Palo Alto firewalls at $60,507.37
• Acceptance of a utility easement at 920 West La Habra Boulevard
• Purchase order to SiteOne Green Tech for irrigation controllers at $86,184.24
• Proposed policy on disruption of telephonic/internet service during public meetings

The City Council approved resolutions to hold a general municipal election on November 3, 2026, to elect two council members. The council also adopted a new policy regarding the disruption of telephonic or internet service during public meetings and received the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget.

• Approved calling a General Municipal Election for November 3, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted policy addressing disruption of telephonic or internet service during public meetings (5-0)
• Approved $60,507.37 for Palo Alto Network firewall software license renewal (5-0)
• Approved $86,184.24 purchase order to SiteOne Green Tech for park irrigation controllers (5-0)
• Approved warrants 9254 through 9405 totaling $1,173,671.63 (5-0)
• Approved water easement dedication at 920 West La Habra Boulevard (5-0)
• Received and filed FY 2026-2027 proposed budget with direction to include Police Department drone first responder program funding (5-0)
• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Successor Agency

The La Habra City Council and joint authorities meet to consider consent items including calling the November 3, 2026 general municipal election for two council seats, a software license renewal for firewalls costing $60,507.37, acceptance of a utility easement at 920 West La Habra Boulevard, a purchase order for irrigation controllers totaling $86,184.24, and approval of warrants for $1,173,671.63. Under consideration items, the council will vote on a policy addressing disruption of telephonic or internet service during public meetings and receive the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget presentation. The Successor Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority, and Utility Authority have no items on their agendas.

• Call and consolidate November 3, 2026 general municipal election for two City Council seats
• Annual software license renewal for two Palo Alto Network firewalls at $60,507.37
• Acceptance of water easement dedication at 920 West La Habra Boulevard
• Purchase order to SiteOne Green Tech for $86,184.24 for irrigation controllers at various parks
• Adoption of policy on disruption of telephonic or internet service during public meetings

The City Council approved resolutions for the November 2026 election and a policy for handling telephonic or internet service disruptions during meetings. The Council also directed staff to include funding for a police drone first responder program in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget.

• Approved election resolutions (5-0)
• Adopted meeting disruption policy (5-0)
• Directed drone program funding in FY 26-27 budget (5-0)
• Approved software license renewal ($60,507.37) (5-0)
• Approved irrigation controller purchase order ($86,184.24) (5-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,173,671.63 (5-0)
• Approved utility easement dedication at 920 West La Habra Blvd (5-0)
• Received and filed FY 26-27 budget presentation (5-0)

Housing Authority

The La Habra City Council, sitting jointly with the Housing Authority and other boards, will discuss and vote on several routine consent items and two consideration items. The Housing Authority portion of the agenda has no items. Key decisions include calling the November 3, 2026 general municipal election for two council seats and receiving the proposed FY 2026-2027 municipal budget presentation.

• Calling November 3, 2026 general municipal election for two council seats
• Proposed FY 2026-2027 municipal budget presentation
• Approval of $60,507.37 for Palo Alto Network firewall license renewal
• Acceptance of utility easement at 920 West La Habra Boulevard
• Purchase order of $86,184.24 for irrigation controllers at various parks

The City Council unanimously voted to receive and file the proposed FY 2026-27 budget and directed staff to include funding for a Police Department drone first responder program. The consent calendar was approved 5-0, including calling the November 2026 municipal election, renewing firewall software for $60,507, and accepting a utility easement. A policy addressing disruption of telephonic or internet service during public meetings was also adopted unanimously.

• Approved consent calendar including election calling resolutions, software license renewal ($60,507), easement dedication at 920 W. La Habra Blvd., irrigation controller purchase ($86,184), and warrants totaling $1,173,671 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution CC 2026-09 establishing policy for disruption of telephonic/internet service during public meetings (5-0)
• Received and filed proposed FY 2026-27 budget with direction to fund Police Department drone first responder program (5-0)
• Failed motions to remove or reallocate $5,400 Chamber of Commerce membership due to lack of second
• Approved meeting minutes of May 18, 2026 via consent calendar

Civic Improvement Authority

The La Habra City Council and joint agencies will consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 municipal budget, call the November 3, 2026 general municipal election for two council seats, and approve several routine consent items including a $60,507 firewall license renewal, an $86,184 irrigation controller purchase, and a utility easement dedication at 920 West La Habra Boulevard. The council will also vote on a policy addressing disruption of telephonic or internet service during public meetings. The Civic Improvement Authority has no items on its agenda.

• Proposed FY 2026-2027 municipal budget presentation and staff direction
• Calling November 3, 2026 general municipal election for two City Council seats
• Annual software license renewal for two Palo Alto Network firewalls, $60,507.37
• Purchase order to SiteOne Green Tech for irrigation controllers, $86,184.24
• Policy adoption on disruption of telephonic or internet service during public meetings

The City Council approved resolutions for the November 2026 election and a policy on meeting service disruptions. They also approved software licenses and irrigation controller purchases. The council voted to include funding for a police drone program in the 2026-2027 budget.

• Approved election resolutions for Nov. 3, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Palo Alto firewall software renewal ($60,507.37) (5-0)
• Approved irrigation controller purchase from SiteOne ($86,184.24) (5-0)
• Approved warrants Nos. 9254-9405 totaling $1,173,671.63 (5-0)
• Adopted policy on telephonic/internet service disruption (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to encourage public participation (5-0)
• Directed staff to include funding for police drone program (5-0)
• Received and filed proposed FY 2026-2027 budget presentation (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 municipal budget and direct staff on revisions. Consent items include calling a November 2026 general municipal election, renewing software licenses for $60,507.37, and accepting a utility easement at 920 West La Habra Boulevard. A purchase order for $86,184.24 to replace irrigation controllers at various parks is also on the consent calendar. The meeting includes no public hearings.

• Proposed FY 2026-2027 Municipal Budget presentation and direction to staff
• Calling a November 3, 2026 general municipal election for two City Council seats
• Annual software license renewal for two Palo Alto Network firewalls at $60,507.37
• Purchase order of $86,184.24 to SiteOne Green Tech for park irrigation controller replacements
• Acceptance of a utility easement dedication at 920 West La Habra Boulevard

The City Council approved resolutions for the November 3, 2026, municipal election and a policy for handling telephonic or internet service disruptions during public meetings. The Council also approved software license renewals, a utility easement dedication, irrigation controller purchases, and warrants totaling over $1.1 million. Additionally, the Council voted to include funding for the Police Department drone first responder program in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget.

• Approved election resolutions (5-0)
• Adopted public meeting service disruption policy (5-0)
• Approved software license renewal ($60,507.37)
• Accepted utility easement dedication at 920 West La Habra Boulevard
• Approved irrigation controller purchase order ($86,184.24)
• Approved warrants Nos. 9254 through 9405 ($1,173,671.63)
• Included funding for Police drone first responder program in FY 26-27 budget (5-0)
• Received and filed FY 26-27 budget presentation (5-0)

Planning Commission

The La Habra Planning Commission regular meeting for May 26, 2026, has been cancelled because there are no items to consider. The notice was posted as required by law.

Utility Authority

The La Habra City Council and Utility Authority will receive a financial report on water and sewer fund revenues, expenditures, and rates, and formally schedule a public hearing on proposed sewer rate adjustments for July 20, 2026. The council will also hold a public hearing to adopt updates to the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Additionally, they will consider a new long-term lease with Orange County for the La Habra Branch Library building at 221 East La Habra Boulevard.

• Offsite grading agreement for 920 West La Habra Boulevard involving Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
• Purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer for the Child Development Division for $38,766
• Amendments for on-call geotechnical engineering services up to $225,000 and architectural services up to $250,000
• Denial of liability claim by Patrick Puente
• Proclamations recognizing National Police Week and National Public Works Week

The City Council adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and approved a new long-term lease for the La Habra Branch Library with Orange County. The Council also approved warrants totaling $2.6 million and various service agreements.

• Adopted 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (5-0)
• Approved new library lease with Orange County (5-0)
• Approved warrants Nos. 9055-9253 totaling $2,624,817.62 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to geotechnical engineering services ($225,000) (5-0)
• Approved amendment to architectural design services ($250,000) (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford Explorer for Child Development Division ($38,766) (5-0)
• Approved offsite grading agreement for 920 West La Habra Boulevard (5-0)

Successor Agency

The La Habra City Council and joint authorities meet to consider consent items, a public hearing on the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, a new lease for the library with Orange County, and a financial report on sewer rates with a scheduled protest hearing. Closed session includes labor negotiations with three employee groups. The meeting also recognizes Police Week and Public Works Week.

• Public hearing on adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
• New long-term lease agreement with Orange County for continued library operation at 221 East La Habra Boulevard
• Purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer for Child Development Division for $38,766 from state grant
• Notice of public protest hearing on proposed sewer rate adjustments scheduled for July 20, 2026
• Amendments to on-call geotechnical engineering and architectural design services contracts totaling $475,000

The City Council unanimously approved the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan after a public hearing. A new long-term lease with Orange County for the La Habra Branch Library was approved. The council also deferred a proposed sewer rate adjustment public hearing to July 20, 2026. The consent calendar, including vehicle purchase, professional service amendments, and warrants totaling $2.6 million, was approved 5-0.

• Adopted 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (5-0)
• Approved new long-term lease with Orange County for La Habra Branch Library at 221 E. La Habra Blvd (5-0)
• Deferred sewer rate adjustment public hearing to July 20, 2026
• Approved consent calendar: vehicle purchase ($38,766), geotechnical & architectural contract amendments, warrants ($2,624,817), and meeting minutes (5-0)
• Denied liability claim of Patrick Puente to set statute-of-limitations date
• Approved offsite grading agreement for 920 W. La Habra Blvd (Our Lady of Guadalupe Church)
• Approved closed session conference with labor negotiator for three employee groups; no reportable actions

Housing Authority

This joint meeting of the City Council and other boards includes a public hearing to adopt the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The Council will also consider a new long-term lease for the La Habra Branch Library with the County of Orange and receive a financial report on sewer rates with a notice of a public protest hearing in July. Consent items include denial of a liability claim, approval of a grading agreement for 920 West La Habra Boulevard, a vehicle purchase, and contract amendments.

• Public hearing to adopt 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
• Consider new lease agreement with County of Orange for La Habra Branch Library at 221 East La Habra Boulevard
• Financial report on water/sewer fund revenues and notice of public hearing on proposed sewer rate adjustments on July 20, 2026
• Approve offsite grading agreement for 920 West La Habra Boulevard (Our Lady of Guadalupe Church)
• Approve purchase of 2026 Ford Explorer for Child Development Division for $38,766 from state grant

The City Council unanimously adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The Council also approved a new lease for the La Habra Branch Library and authorized a vehicle purchase for the Child Development Division.

• Adopted 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (5-0)
• Approved new lease for La Habra Branch Library (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford Explorer for Child Development Division (5-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $2,624,817.62 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 for geotechnical engineering services (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 for architectural & engineering design services (5-0)
• Denied liability claim of Patrick Puente (5-0)

Civic Improvement Authority

The La Habra Civic Improvement Authority will consider approving minutes from ten previous meetings between December 2025 and May 2026. This is the only item on its agenda; the meeting is held jointly with other city boards which have more substantive items. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approve La Habra Civic Improvement Authority meeting minutes from December 1, 2025, through May 4, 2026

The City Council unanimously adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and approved a new long-term lease for the La Habra Branch Library with the County of Orange. The Council also approved warrants totaling $2.6 million and authorized the purchase of a vehicle for the Child Development Division.

• Adopted 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (5-0)
• Approved new lease for La Habra Branch Library with County of Orange (5-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $2,624,817.62 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford Explorer for Child Development Division ($38,766) (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to geotechnical engineering agreements (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to architectural & engineering design agreements (5-0)
• Denied liability claim of Patrick Puente (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, as required by state law. The council will also consider a new long-term lease with Orange County for the La Habra Branch Library and receive a financial report on water and sewer funds, scheduling a future public hearing on proposed sewer rate adjustments. Consent items include an offsite grading agreement for a church at 920 West La Habra Boulevard and a vehicle purchase for the Child Development Division.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
• New lease agreement with Orange County for continued library operation at 221 East La Habra Boulevard
• Offsite grading agreement for 920 West La Habra Boulevard (Our Lady of Guadalupe Church)
• Purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer for Child Development Division, $38,766 from state grant
• Notice of public protest hearing on proposed sewer rate adjustments scheduled for July 20, 2026

The City Council unanimously adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and approved a new long-term lease for the La Habra Branch Library. The Council also approved warrants totaling over $2.6 million and vehicle purchases for the Child Development Division.

• Adopted 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (5-0)
• Approved new lease for La Habra Branch Library (5-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $2,624,817.62 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford Explorer for Child Development Division (5-0)
• Approved geotechnical engineering services agreement (5-0)
• Approved architectural and engineering design services agreement (5-0)
• Denied liability claim of Patrick Puente (5-0)

Community Services Commission

This agenda is primarily administrative and ceremonial. The La Habra Community Services Commission will meet to approve last month's minutes, elect a new vice chair, and recognize outgoing members Denise Schmidt and Veronica Hannah. The body will also receive an informational update on planned summer programs and community engagement efforts for residents.

• Approval of April 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Election of the 2026 Community Services Commission vice chair
• Formal recognition of outgoing Chair Denise Schmidt and Commissioner Veronica Hannah
• Informational presentation on Community Services Department summer events and timelines

The Community Services Commission approved the March 2026 meeting minutes and appointed Vice Chair Limon as the incoming Chair. Two separate nominations for Vice Chair failed due to tie votes and were moved to the May meeting.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Appointed Vice Chair Limon as incoming Chair (4-0)
• Nomination of Commissioner Surich as Vice Chair failed (2-2)
• Nomination of Commissioner Rojas as Vice Chair failed (2-2)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special event permit for Circus Caballero at 1145 N. Harbor Blvd. and adjacent parcels, and will consider a recommendation to the City Council on a zone change to amend various sections of Title 18 (Zoning) to implement minor conditional use permit regulations, improve consistency, and clarify non-residential use requirements. The consent calendar includes approval of the April 13, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Special Event Permit (Large) for a circus (Circus Caballero) at 1145 N. Harbor Blvd. and 1002, 1010, 1026 Stearns Ave.
• Zone Change 26-0002 to amend multiple zoning sections (e.g., 18.04.030, 18.06.040, 18.12.140) for minor conditional use permit regulations and non-residential use clarity.
• CEQA categorical exemption for the circus under Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land) and Common Sense Exemption.
• CEQA exemption for zone change as administrative activity with no significant environmental effect.
• Consent calendar: Planning Commission minutes from April 13, 2026.

The Commission approved a special event permit for Circus Caballero. It also recommended that City Council adopt an ordinance to amend zoning regulations, with a specific requirement that commercial recreation, fitness, and instruction uses continue to require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).

• Approved Special Event Permit (Large) 26-0001 for Circus Caballero (4-0)
• Approved Planning Commission Minutes of April 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt Zone Change 26-0002 to amend Title 18 Zoning (3-1)

Utility Authority

The La Habra City Council and its related agencies meet jointly. Key decisions include a public hearing on amending the city's Master Schedule of Fees (covering services from police to utilities), final adoption of ordinances to terminate two non-storefront cannabis development agreements, and approval of a $64,850 HVAC ductwork replacement contract. The Utility Authority will approve $69,616.76 to share costs with MWDOC for developing a water conservation framework.

• Public hearing to amend Master Schedule of Fees for general, admin, building, fire, police, ambulance, public works, utility services, and parking penalties
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance CC 2026-03 terminating Development Agreement 22-03 for a cannabis business at 536 W. Mountain View Ave., Suite B
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance CC 2026-04 terminating Development Agreement 22-04 for a cannabis business at 1721 E. Lambert Road, Suite A
• Award contract to Pacific West Industries, Inc. for HVAC ductwork replacement at 215 N. Euclid St. for $64,850 (plus $12,970 contingency, total $77,820)
• Utility Authority to approve agreement with Municipal Water District of Orange County to share $69,616.76 cost for developing a Conservation Framework (AB 1668/SB 606)

The La Habra City Council approved an amended Master Schedule of Fees covering general, administrative, community development, building, fire, police, ambulance, public works, utility services, and parking violation penalties. In consent items, the council terminated two never-operating cannabis development agreements, awarded an HVAC ductwork replacement contract, and approved warrants and wire transfers totaling over $8.4 million. The council also approved an encroachment license agreement at 770 Durham Street. The Utility Authority authorized sharing consultant costs with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for a conservation framework.

• Approved amended Master Schedule of Fees (Resolution CC 2026-02) (4-0)
• Consent calendar approved: terminated Development Agreement 22-03 with JP420, LLC and 22-04 with Shryne La Habra, LLC for non-storefront retail cannabis businesses (4-0)
• Consent calendar approved: awarded HVAC ductwork replacement contract to Pacific West Industries, Inc. for $64,850 plus contingency (4-0)
• Consent calendar approved: warrants and wire transfer totaling $8,452,876 (4-0)
• Approved encroachment license agreement with Jose Yepez for property at 770 Durham Street (4-0)
• Utility Authority approved agreement with MWDOC to share $69,616.76 for development of a Conservation Framework (4-0)

Successor Agency

The City Council and joint authorities will hold a public hearing to consider amending the Master Schedule of Fees covering general, administrative, community development, building, fire, police, ambulance, public works, and utility services, plus parking penalties. Consent items include second readings to terminate two dormant cannabis development agreements (JP420, LLC at 536 W Mountain View Ave and Shryne La Habra, LLC at 1721 E Lambert Rd) and award a $64,850 HVAC ductwork contract at 215 N Euclid Street. The Utility Authority will authorize sharing $69,616.76 with MWDOC for a conservation framework. Closed session includes labor negotiations and real property negotiations with Union Pacific Railroad.

• Public hearing on resolution amending the Master Schedule of Fees for nearly all city services
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance CC 2026-03 terminating Development Agreement 22-03 with JP420, LLC at 536 W Mountain View Ave, Suite B
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance CC 2026-04 terminating Development Agreement 22-04 with Shryne La Habra, LLC (dba Blaze) at 1721 E Lambert Road, Suite A
• Award $64,850 contract to Pacific West Industries for HVAC ductwork replacement at 215 N Euclid Street, plus $12,970 contingency
• Utility Authority to enter $69,616.76 cost-sharing agreement with MWDOC for developing a Conservation Framework

The City Council approved a resolution amending the master schedule of fees, awarded a $77,820 HVAC ductwork replacement contract, and approved an encroachment license agreement for Durham Street. The Council also terminated two cannabis development agreements and approved warrants totaling $8.4 million.

• Approved Resolution CC 2026-02 amending the master schedule of fees (4-0)
• Awarded $77,820 HVAC ductwork contract to Pacific West Industries (4-0)
• Approved encroachment license agreement for 770 Durham Street (4-0)
• Terminated cannabis development agreements 22-03 and 22-04 (4-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $8,452,876 (4-0)
• Authorized $69,616.76 for water conservation framework consultant (4-0)
• Approved City Council minutes for April 20, 2026 (4-0)
• Received and filed Planning Commission minutes (4-0)

Housing Authority

The regular meeting of the City of La Habra Housing Authority scheduled for May 4, 2026, has been cancelled because there is no business to consider. No actions or discussions will take place.

The Housing Authority meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026, was cancelled because there was no business to consider. A notice of the cancellation was posted at City Hall.

• Meeting declared cancelled due to lack of business
• Notice of cancellation posted at City Hall

Civic Improvement Authority

The La Habra City Council and joint authorities meet May 4, 2026. Key items include a public hearing on amending the Master Schedule of Fees for general, administrative, community development, building, fire, police, ambulance, public works, utility services, and parking penalties. The consent calendar includes second-reading ordinances to terminate two cannabis business development agreements and award of an HVAC ductwork contract. Closed session will discuss labor negotiations and real property negotiations with Union Pacific Railroad.

• Public hearing to approve Resolution CC 2026-__ amending the Master Schedule of Fees for multiple city services
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance CC 2026-03 terminating Development Agreement 22-03 with JP420, LLC for a non-storefront retail cannabis business at 536 W Mountain View Ave, Suite B
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance CC 2026-04 terminating Development Agreement 22-04 with Shryne La Habra, LLC (dba Blaze) for a non-storefront retail cannabis business at 1721 E Lambert Rd, Suite A
• Award contract to Pacific West Industries, Inc. for HVAC ductwork replacement at 215 N Euclid St, total $77,820 with funding from child care funds and capital project funds
• Utility Authority to approve $69,616.76 agreement with Municipal Water District of Orange County for development of a Conservation Framework under state law

The La Habra City Council adopted a new Master Schedule of Fees covering general, administrative, community development, building, fire, police, ambulance, public works, utility services, and parking penalties. The council also approved on second reading ordinances terminating two development agreements for cannabis businesses that never opened, awarded an HVAC ductwork replacement contract, and approved an encroachment license agreement for a property at 770 Durham Street. All votes were 4-0 with Councilmember Nigsarian absent.

• Adopted Resolution CC 2026-02 amending the Master Schedule of Fees (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance CC 2026-03 terminating Development Agreement 22-03 with JP420, LLC for cannabis business at 536 W Mountain View Ave (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance CC 2026-04 terminating Development Agreement 22-04 with Shryne La Habra LLC (dba Blaze) for cannabis business at 1721 E Lambert Rd (4-0)
• Awarded contract to Pacific West Industries for HVAC ductwork replacement at 215 N Euclid St, total $77,820 (4-0)
• Approved encroachment license agreement with Jose Yepez for property at 770 Durham Street (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants totaling $3,452,876 and wire transfer of $5,000,000 (4-0)
• Approved Utility Authority agreement with MWDOC to share consultant cost of $69,616.76 for conservation framework (4-0)
• Received and filed Treasurer's Investment Report for quarter ending March 31, 2026

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt a resolution amending the Master Schedule of Fees for general, administrative, community development, building, fire, police, ambulance, public works, utility services, and parking penalties. The consent calendar includes second readings to terminate two development agreements for non-storefront cannabis businesses that never opened (JP420, LLC at 536 W. Mountain View Ave., and Shryne La Habra, LLC at 1721 E. Lambert Rd.), and awarding a $64,850 HVAC ductwork contract at 215 N. Euclid St. The meeting also includes a closed session for labor negotiations and real property negotiations regarding the Union Pacific Railroad corridor.

• Public hearing to amend the Master Schedule of Fees for multiple city services and parking penalties
• Second reading to terminate Development Agreement 22-03 with JP420, LLC for a cannabis business at 536 W. Mountain View Ave., Suite B
• Second reading to terminate Development Agreement 22-04 with Shryne La Habra, LLC (dba Blaze) for a cannabis business at 1721 E. Lambert Rd., Suite A
• Award of $64,850 construction contract to Pacific West Industries, Inc. for HVAC ductwork replacement at 215 N. Euclid St., plus $12,970 contingency
• Utility Authority to approve $69,616.76 agreement with MWDOC for a Conservation Framework consultant cost-share

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution amending the Master Schedule of Fees for general, administrative, community development, building, fire, police, ambulance, public works, utility services, and parking penalties. The consent calendar was also approved 4-0, including termination of two cannabis business development agreements and an HVAC contract. An encroachment license agreement for property at 770 Durham Street was approved 4-0 after public testimony.

• Approved Resolution CC 2026-02 amending Master Schedule of Fees (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 1-8 including termination of cannabis agreements (4-0)
• Awarded $64,850 HVAC ductwork replacement contract to Pacific West Industries (consent)
• Approved encroachment license agreement with Jose Yepez for 770 Durham Street (4-0)

Planning Commission

The April 27, 2026 regular meeting of the La Habra Planning Commission has been cancelled because there is no business to consider.

Utility Authority

The La Habra City Council and affiliated authorities will hold public hearings to consider terminating Development Agreement 22-03 with JP420, LLC and Development Agreement 22-04 with Shryne La Habra, LLC for non-storefront retail cannabis businesses that never commenced operations at 536 West Mountain View Avenue. The consent calendar includes approval of a $3,105,000 Youth Program grant from Orange County, a $96,200 roof replacement contract at 1440 Whittier Boulevard, and a $49,200 chain link fence installation at Vin Scully Centennial Park. The Utility Authority will consider a $39,425 agreement with EEC Environmental for fats, oils, and grease control program services.

• Public hearing to terminate Development Agreement 22-03 with JP420, LLC for a cannabis business at 536 West Mountain View Avenue, Suite B
• Public hearing to terminate Development Agreement 22-04 with Shryne La Habra, LLC (dba Blaze) for a cannabis business at same address
• Approve third amendment to WIOA Youth Program Services agreement with County of Orange for $3,105,000 in FY 2026-2027
• Award $96,200 contract to Titans Group Corporation for Children's Development roof replacement at 1440 Whittier Boulevard
• Approve $39,425 agreement with EEC Environmental for Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) control program services

The City Council approved first readings of ordinances terminating two development agreements with cannabis businesses that never commenced operations (JP420 at 536 W. Mountain View Ave., Suite B, and Shryne La Habra at 1721 E. Lambert Rd., Suite A), both unanimously 5-0. The consent calendar was approved unanimously, including $3.1M in youth program grant funding, a $96,200 roof replacement contract, a $49,200 fence installation, an $80,000 street improvements agreement with Fullerton, and a $39,425 FOG control program contract with EEC Environmental.

• Approved first reading of ordinance terminating Development Agreement 22-03 with JP420, LLC for cannabis business at 536 W. Mountain View Ave., Suite B (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance terminating Development Agreement 22-04 with Shryne La Habra, LLC for cannabis business at 1721 E. Lambert Rd., Suite A (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including 12 City Council items, 2 Utility Authority items, and 1 joint item (5-0; Mayor Pro Tem Gomez abstained on lease with Old Settlers Historical Society)
• Approved $3,105,000 Youth Program Services agreement with County of Orange for fiscal year 2026-2027
• Awarded $96,200 contract to Titans Group for Children’s Development roof replacement at 1440 Whittier Blvd., with $115,440 total including contingency
• Awarded $49,200 contract to Heavy & Solid Metal Fabrication for chain link fence at Vin Scully Centennial Park, $54,120 total with contingency
• Approved $80,000 cooperative agreement with City of Fullerton for Las Palmas Drive Street Improvements Project
• Approved $39,425 agreement with EEC Environmental for Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) control program services

Successor Agency

The La Habra City Council and its successor agencies will hold public hearings to consider terminating development agreements for two non-storefront retail cannabis businesses that never opened. The council will also vote on a consent calendar including a $3.1 million federal grant for youth services, a $96,200 roof replacement contract, and several lease agreements. Proclamations include Fair Housing Month and National Volunteer Week.

• Public hearing to terminate Development Agreement 22-03 with JP420, LLC for a cannabis business at 536 West Mountain View Avenue, Suite B.
• Public hearing to terminate Development Agreement 22-04 with Shryne La Habra, LLC (dba Blaze) for a cannabis business.
• Approve $3,105,000 Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act grant for youth program services from County of Orange for FY 2026-2027.
• Award $96,200 contract to Titans Group Corporation for roof replacement at 1440 Whittier Boulevard.
• Award $49,200 contract to Heavy & Solid Metal Fabrication for chain link fence at Vin Scully Centennial Park.

The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of ordinances to terminate two development agreements for cannabis businesses that never opened. The body also approved multiple construction contracts, including a $115,440 roof replacement and a $54,120 fence installation, along with the approval of warrants totaling over $4.5 million.

• Approved first reading of ordinance to terminate cannabis business development agreement 22-03 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to terminate cannabis business development agreement 22-04 (5-0)
• Awarded contract to Titans Group Corporation for Children's Development roof replacement ($115,440)
• Awarded contract to Heavy & Solid Metal Fabrication for Vin Scully Centennial Park fence ($54,120)
• Approved warrants Nos. 8647 through 8852 totaling $3,599,279.14
• Approved wire transfers dated 4/24/26 totaling $964,165.00
• Approved updated lease agreement with La Habra Old Settlers Historical Society
• Approved new lease agreement with American Legion Post 267

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority meets jointly with the City Council and other bodies. The agenda is largely procedural, including proclamations, consent calendar items, and acceptance of the audited Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. No substantive housing-specific decisions are on the agenda.

• Receive and file the audited Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the City of La Habra
• Proclaim April 2026 as Fair Housing Month in the City of La Habra
• Proclaim April 19-25, 2026, as National Volunteer Week
• Proclaim April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to terminate a development agreement with JP420, LLC for a cannabis business that never opened. The council also approved various consent items, including lease agreements and infrastructure contracts. A separate joint meeting was held with the Housing and Utility Authorities.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. CC 2026-03 to terminate development agreement with JP420, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $3.1M WIOA Agreement for Youth Program Services with County of Orange (5-0)
• Awarded $96,200 roof replacement contract to Titans Group Corporation (5-0)
• Awarded $49,200 fence installation contract to Heavy & Solid Metal Fabrication, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 budget for Las Palmas Drive Street Improvements Project (5-0)
• Approved $39,425 agreement with EEC Environmental for FOG control services (5-0)
• Approved updated lease with La Habra Old Settlers Historical Society (5-0)
• Approved new lease with American Legions Post 267 (5-0)

Civic Improvement Authority

The La Habra City Council and joint authorities will hold public hearings to consider terminating Development Agreements 22-03 and 22-04 with JP420, LLC and Shryne La Habra, LLC for non-storefront retail cannabis businesses that never operated. The consent calendar includes approval of a $3.1 million youth program grant, a $96,200 roof replacement contract at 1440 Whittier Boulevard, a $49,200 fence installation at Vin Scully Centennial Park, and a lease agreement with American Legion Post 267. The meeting also includes closed-session labor negotiations with two employee groups.

• Public hearing to terminate Development Agreement 22-03 with JP420, LLC for a cannabis business at 536 West Mountain View Avenue, Suite B
• Public hearing to terminate Development Agreement 22-04 with Shryne La Habra, LLC (dba Blaze) for a non-storefront retail cannabis business
• Approve third amendment to WIOA Youth Program Services grant with County of Orange for $3,105,000 for FY 2026-2027
• Award contract to Titans Group Corp. for Children's Development roof replacement at 1440 Whittier Blvd for $96,200 (with $19,240 contingency)
• Award contract to Heavy & Solid Metal Fabrication for chain link fence at Vin Scully Centennial Park for $49,200

The City Council approved multiple construction contracts and lease agreements, including a $115,440 roof replacement at 1440 Whittier Boulevard and a $96,200 fence installation at Vin Scully Centennial Park. The Council also approved a $3.1 million grant agreement for youth programs and terminated two cannabis development agreements.

• Approved $115,440 roof replacement contract (5-0)
• Approved $54,120 chain link fence installation (5-0)
• Approved $3.1M WIOA youth program grant (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 street improvement project (5-0)
• Terminated cannabis development agreement 22-03 (5-0)
• Terminated cannabis development agreement 22-04 (5-0)
• Approved updated lease with La Habra Old Settlers Historical Society (5-0)
• Approved updated lease with American Legion Post 267 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to consider terminating development agreements with JP420, LLC and Shryne La Habra, LLC for non-storefront retail cannabis businesses that never opened at 536 West Mountain View Avenue and 501 East Lambert Road. The consent calendar includes a second reading of a towing services ordinance, new leases with the La Habra Old Settlers Historical Society and American Legion Post 267, a $3,105,000 youth program grant, a $96,200 roof replacement at 1440 Whittier Boulevard, and a $49,200 fence installation at Vin Scully Centennial Park.

• Public hearing to terminate Development Agreement 22-03 with JP420, LLC for a cannabis business at 536 West Mountain View Avenue
• Public hearing to terminate Development Agreement 22-04 with Shryne La Habra, LLC (dba Blaze) for a cannabis business at 501 East Lambert Road
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance CC 2026-02 amending Chapter 5.40 (towing services)
• Approval of $3,105,000 grant from County of Orange for Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act youth program services
• Award of $96,200 contract to Titans Group Corporation for Children's Development roof replacement at 1440 Whittier Boulevard

The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance to terminate two cannabis development agreements and approved multiple construction contracts and budget appropriations totaling over $1.2 million. The Council also approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Approved first reading of ordinance to terminate cannabis development agreement 22-03 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to terminate cannabis development agreement 22-04 (5-0)
• Awarded contract to Titans Group Corp for Children's Development roof replacement at 1440 Whittier Blvd ($115,440)
• Awarded contract to Heavy & Solid Metal Fabrication for chain link fence at Vin Scully Centennial Park ($54,120)
• Approved $80,000 budget appropriation for Las Palmas Drive street improvements with Fullerton
• Approved warrants totaling $4,563,444.14
• Received and filed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Approved updated lease with La Habra Old Settlers Historical Society

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold its annual reorganization, appointing a Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term. The only other item is approval of the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes. No public hearings or substantive policy decisions are scheduled.

• Annual reorganization: appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for April 2026–April 2027
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from March 9, 2026

The commission elected Vice Chair Ramsland as the new Chair (4-0) and Commissioner Cardenas as the new Vice Chair (4-0). It approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from March 9, 2026 (4-0). No substantive land-use or policy items were discussed; the meeting adjourned early at 6:39 p.m.

• Elected Vice Chair Ramsland as new Chair (4-0)
• Elected Commissioner Cardenas as new Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including March 9, 2026 minutes (4-0)

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission will hold a reorganization to select a new Chair and Vice Chair. They will also review and approve the March 2026 meeting minutes and discuss the Special Events Calendar for April-June 2026.

• Election of new Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of March 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of Community Services Special Events Calendar for April-June 2026