La Habra public meetings in 2022

Successor Agency

The City Council reorganized its leadership, electing a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The council also certified the November 8, 2022, general municipal election results and approved several city contracts and warrants.

• Elected James Gomez as Mayor for a one-year term (5-0)
• Elected Daren Nigsarian as Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6093 certifying November 8, 2022, election results (5-0)
• Approved $1,542,139.12 in warrants (5-0)
• Awarded $49,000 home demolition contract for 107 East 2nd Avenue to Unlimited Environmental Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized $175,000 escrow deposit to BPE LLC for paving Cypress Street (5-0)
• Denied liability claim of Mr. Dan Caladora (5-0)
• Rejected bid from Scansys, Inc. for Montwood Park Lighting Project (5-0)

City Council

The City Council certified the November 8, 2022, general municipal election results and approved several infrastructure contracts. The council also authorized the continued use of remote meetings and processed various agency meeting minutes.

• Certified results of the November 8, 2022, general municipal election
• Approved resolution to continue remote City Council meetings per AB 361
• Denied liability claim of Mr. Dan Caladora
• Authorized $175,000 escrow deposit to BPE LLC for paving Cypress Street
• Rejected bid from Scansys, Inc. for Montwood Park Lighting Project
• Awarded $49,000 home demolition contract for 107 East 2nd Avenue to Unlimited Environmental Inc.
• Approved warrants totaling $1,542,139.12
• Adopted Annual Investment Policy for calendar year 2023

Utility Authority

The City Council reorganized its leadership, electing a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem and appointing chairs for several city authorities. The council also certified the November 2022 election results and approved several infrastructure and administrative contracts.

• Elected James Gomez as Mayor (5-0)
• Elected Daren Nigsarian as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Certified November 8, 2022, general municipal election results (5-0)
• Approved $175,000 escrow deposit for paving Cypress Street
• Awarded $49,000 home demolition contract for 107 East 2nd Avenue to Unlimited Environmental Inc.
• Approved warrants totaling $1,542,139.12 (5-0)
• Rejected bid from Scansys, Inc. for Montwood Park Lighting Project
• Denied liability claim of Mr. Dan Caladora

Civic Improvement Authority

The La Habra City Council and joint authorities will certify the November 8, 2022 general municipal election results, install newly elected councilmembers, and elect a mayor and mayor pro tem for the coming year. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving a $175,000 escrow for paving Cypress Street, rejecting a bid for the Montwood Park Lighting Project, and awarding a $49,000 contract for home demolition at 107 East 2nd Avenue.

• Certify results of the November 8, 2022 general municipal election
• Install newly elected councilmembers Jose Medrano, James 'Jim' Gomez, and Daren Nigsarian
• Authorize $175,000 escrow agreement with BPE LLC for paving Cypress Street near 901 Leslie Street
• Reject bid for Montwood Park Lighting Project (City Project No. 3-P-22)
• Award $49,000 contract to Unlimited Environmental Inc. for home demolition at 107 East 2nd Avenue

The City Council reorganized its leadership, electing a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem and appointing chairs for several city authorities. The council also certified the November 8, 2022, election results and approved several infrastructure and demolition contracts.

• Elected James Gomez as Mayor (5-0)
• Elected Daren Nigsarian as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Certified November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election results (5-0)
• Approved $175,000 escrow deposit to BPE LLC for paving Cypress Street (5-0)
• Awarded $49,000 demolition contract for 107 East 2nd Avenue to Unlimited Environmental Inc. (5-0)
• Rejected bid from Scansys, Inc. for Montwood Park Lighting Project (5-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,542,139.12 (5-0)
• Denied liability claim of Mr. Dan Caladora (5-0)

Housing Authority

The City Council reorganized its leadership and appointed members to various governmental agencies and boards. The council also certified the November 2022 election results and approved several infrastructure and demolition contracts.

• Elected James Gomez as Mayor (5-0)
• Elected Daren Nigsarian as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Certified November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election results (5-0)
• Approved $175,000 escrow deposit to BPE LLC for Cypress Street paving (5-0)
• Awarded $49,000 demolition contract for 107 East 2nd Avenue to Unlimited Environmental Inc. (5-0)
• Rejected bid from Scansys, Inc. for Montwood Park Lighting Project (5-0)
• Denied liability claim of Mr. Dan Caladora (5-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,542,139.12 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved three requests, including a permit for a Target store to sell distilled spirits and the establishment of a martial arts studio. The commission also legalized four trellises at the Westridge Golf Course. No items were denied.

• Approved Modification 22-05 to allow distilled spirits sales at Target (1000 W. Imperial Highway) (3-0)
• Approved CUP 22-29 to establish a martial arts studio at 1403 East Lambert Road, Suite O (3-0)
• Approved Modification 22-04 to legalize four detached trellises at Westridge Golf Course (1400 South La Habra Hills Drive) (3-0)
• Tabled approval of November 14 minutes due to lack of quorum (3-0)

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency convened for an adjourned regular meeting to conduct a closed session. The session focused on one case of anticipated litigation with significant exposure. The regular meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. was cancelled.

• Held closed session regarding one case of anticipated litigation

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved a series of consent calendar items, including a construction contract for park improvements and agreements for a new land management system. The council also authorized a new senior HR position and landfill gas monitoring services.

• Awarded Old Reservoir Park Improvement Project contract to EC Construction Company for $2,012,400 (including 20% contingency) (5-0)
• Approved $522,186 in Development Impact Fees for Old Reservoir Park project costs (5-0)
• Authorized $736,874 agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for a Land Management System (5-0)
• Authorized $693,000 agreement with Park Consulting Group for LMS project management (5-0)
• Approved creation of Senior Human Resources and Risk Management Analyst position and $7,421 budget amendment (5-0)
• Authorized three-year agreement with Montrose Environmental Solutions, Inc. for landfill gas monitoring at Vista Grande Park at $72,355.40 per year (5-0)
• Approved warrants 00136681 through 00136799 totaling $906,454.87 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6091 to continue allowing remote City Council meetings per AB 361 (5-0)

Utility Authority

The regular meeting scheduled for December 5, 2022, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Civic Improvement Authority

The regular meetings of the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority and the La Habra Utility Authority scheduled for December 5, 2022, were cancelled due to no business to consider.

• Cancelled meetings of the La Habra Civic Improvement Authority and La Habra Utility Authority
• Reason: no business to consider

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

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority approved the SB 341 Housing Successor Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The board also approved meeting minutes from five dates between September and November 2022. All items were passed via a unanimous consent calendar vote.

• Approved SB 341 Housing Successor Annual Report for FY 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for Sept 19, Oct 3, Oct 17, Nov 7, and Nov 21, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved procedural waiver to adopt resolutions and ordinances by reading title only (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several public works contracts, including storm drain improvements and street rehabilitation. The council also authorized the purchase of seven new police vehicles and an affordable housing agreement for 12 moderate-income units.

• Awarded $598,427.50 street rehabilitation contract to American Asphalt South, Inc.
• Approved affordable housing agreement with Olson Urban V-La Habra 3, LLC for 12 units at 251-351 West Imperial Highway
• Approved $331,450.84 purchase order for seven new police vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group
• Awarded $497,820 contract to PALP, Inc. (dba Excel Paving Company) for three traffic management projects
• Awarded $1,778,657 storm drain contract to AID Builders, Inc. for East Bishop project
• Approved warrants 00136490 through 00136680 totaling $1,713,205.83
• Approved $250,000 contract with Glenn Chavez Construction for the Heli-Hydrant Project
• Approved Notice of Completion for FY2020-2021 sidewalk and access ramp improvements

Utility Authority

The City Council approved an affordable housing agreement for 12 moderate-income units and awarded several infrastructure contracts for street rehabilitation and storm drains. The Council also voted to hold a future public hearing regarding increasing fines for illegal fireworks.

• Approved affordable housing agreement with Olson Urban V-La Habra 3, LLC for 12 units (5-0)
• Approved $598,427.50 contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. for residential street rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved $497,820 contract to PALP, Inc. (dba Excel Paving Company) for three traffic management projects (5-0)
• Approved $1,778,657 contract to AID Builders, Inc. for East Bishop Storm Drain Improvements (5-0)
• Approved $331,450.84 purchase order to National Auto Fleet Group for seven police vehicles (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 contract with Glenn Chavez Construction for the Heli-Hydrant Project (5-0)
• Approved warrants 00136490 through 00136680 totaling $1,713,205.83 (5-0)
• Decided to conduct a future public hearing to consider increasing maximum fireworks fines from $1,000 (5-0)

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 November 21, 2022, have been cancelled due to no business to consider.

• All three meetings (Successor Agency, Civic Improvement Authority, Housing Authority) cancelled
• Cancellation reason: no business to consider
• Meetings were to be held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber

The regular meeting scheduled for November 21, 2022, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Successor Agency

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

Housing Authority

The regular meeting scheduled for November 21, 2022, was cancelled. The minutes state there was no business to consider at the time.

Planning Commission

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for a one-on-one personal training facility. A proposed development featuring Dutch Bros. and America’s Tires was continued to a future date to address noise and traffic concerns.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 22-16 for personal training facility at 2661 West Whittier Boulevard, Suite B (4-0)
• Continued Tentative Parcel Map 2022-131, Design Review 22-04, and CUPs 22-14 and 22-15 for Dutch Bros. and America's Tires to a date uncertain (4-0)
• Approved procedural waiver to adopt resolutions and ordinances by reading title only (3-0-1)
• Approved Planning Commission Minutes of October 24, 2022 (3-0-1)

Community Services Commission

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from September 14, 2022. Other items included receiving the 2022 Special Events Calendar and a program overview of READY S.E.T. OC.

• Approved September 14, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several administrative items, including the adoption of 2022 California and international building and property codes. The council also authorized a board nomination for the California Domestic Water Company and approved over $2.8M in warrants.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1848 updating building, electrical, plumbing, and property maintenance codes (5-0)
• Approved $2,881,311.92 in warrants Nos. 00136254 through 00136489 (5-0)
• Nominated Richard Jones for the California Domestic Water Company Board of Directors (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 6089 to continue allowing remote city council meetings (5-0)
• Approved temporary signage for the La Habra Host Lions Club Corn Festival (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from October 17, 2022 (5-0)

Utility Authority

The regular meeting scheduled for November 7, 2022, 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 all cancelled their regular meetings scheduled for November 7, 2022, due to having no business to consider.

• All four regular 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 November 7, 2022, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Successor Agency

The regular meeting was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Housing Authority

The regular meeting scheduled for November 7, 2022, was cancelled because there was no business to consider.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for a pre-owned merchandise retail store at 551 West Whittier Boulevard. The store will operate from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with weekday-only deliveries from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and no unattended donations outside. The applicant, Rose Marie Fisher, runs the PTA Thrift Shop, which provides clothing to needy families and homeless individuals.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 22-27 for pre-owned retail store at 551 W Whittier Blvd (4-0)
• Imposed conditions: hours of operation 9 a.m.–8 p.m., deliveries weekdays 9 a.m.–6 p.m., no unattended donations outside

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 October 17, 2022, have been cancelled because there is no business to consider.

• No business to consider; all meetings cancelled

Civic Improvement Authority

The regular meeting scheduled for October 3, 2022, was cancelled. The notice states there was no business to consider at this time.