La Habra — 2026-07-20
City Council
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Consent Item
1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: Waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances and approval and adoption of
same by reading title only.
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Consent Item
10. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO R & R CONTRACTORS, LLC FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF A CHAIN LINK PERIMETER FENCE AT VIN SCULLY CENTENNIAL PARK, CITY PROJECT
NO. 2-P-26
That the City Council:
A. Waive the formal bidding requirements per La Habra Municipal Code Chapter 4.20.120 (A);
B. Award a construction contract to R & R Contractors, LLC of Norwalk, California, for the installation
of a chain link perimeter fence at Vin Scully Centennial Park, City Project No. 2-P-26, in the amount of
$61,212.05, and reject all other bids;
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with R & R Contractors, LLC and authorize staff
to issue a purchase order to R & R Contractors, LLC in the amount of $67,333.25, which includes a
ten percent (10%) contingency, for the installation of a chain link perimeter fence at Vin Scully Centennial
Park;
D. Approve an appropriation of $67,333.25 from unencumbered Refuse Fund fund balance for the cost of
this project; and
E. Terminate the previously awarded contract to the apparent low bidder, Heavy & Solid Metal Fabrication,
LLC, as it has been deemed non-responsive for the project.
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Consent Item
11. AWARD A CONTRACT TO KORDICH CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR REPAIR OF CRITICAL
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A 52-INCH AND 24-INCH CORRUGATED METAL PIPES (CMP)
STORM DRAIN AT PARKWOOD AVENUE, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-D-26
That the City Council:
A. Waive the formal bidding requirements per La Habra Municipal Code Chapter 4.20.120;
B. Award a construction contract to Kordich Construction, Inc. of Cypress, California, for the repair of the
52-inch and the 24-inch Corrugated Metal Pipes (CMP) storm drain at Parkwood Avenue, City Project No.
1-D-26, in an amount not to exceed $220,000.00, and reject all other bids;
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kordich Construction, Inc., and authorize
staff to issue a purchase order to Kordich Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $220,000.00,
which includes a $15,020 contingency, for the repair of the 52-inch and 24-inch Corrugated Metal Pipes
(CMP) storm drain at Parkwood Avenue; and,
D. Approve an appropriation of $220,000.00 from the City's General Capital Improvement fund balance to
fully fund the cost of this project.
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Consent Item
12. APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE CALIFORNIA STATE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR
FY 2026-2027
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the California State Preschool Program (CSPP)
Contract Number CSPP-6325 with the California Department of Education and La Habra Child
Development Division in the amount of $2,546,872; and,
B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE APPROVAL AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF LOCAL AGREEMENT NO. CSPP-6325 WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
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Consent Item
13. APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT
AGREEMENT TO OPERATE THE GENERAL CHILD CARE PROGRAM FOR FY 2026-2027
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to accept the California General Child Care and Development
Program (CCTR) Contract Number-6213 with the California Department of Social Services for FY 2026-
2027 in the amount of $3,382,871; and,
B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE APPROVAL AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF LOCAL CONTRACT NUMBER CCTR-6213 WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
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Consent Item
14. APPROVE SUBLICENSE AGREEMENTS WITH AMERICA WORKS OF CALIFORNIA, INC., FOR
OFFICE AND PROGRAM SPACE IN THE CITIES OF BREA AND LAGUNA NIGUEL TO OPERATE
THE OC WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute new sublicense agreements with
America Works of California, Inc. to operate the OC Workforce Solutions Youth Services Program in the
cities of Brea and Laguna Niguel for FY 2026 - 2027 as part of the Third Amendment with the County of
Orange funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Contract No. MA-012-24010395.
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Consent Item
15. APPROVE A SPECIAL EVENTS AGREEMENT WITH THE LA HABRA HOST LIONS CLUB FOR
THE ANNUAL CORN FESTIVAL AND PARADE ON AUGUST 21 - 23, 2026 AT EL CENTRO-LIONS
PARK
That the City Council approve a Special Events Agreement with the La Habra Host Lions Club for the
annual Corn Festival and Parade to be held August 21–23, 2026 at El Centro-Lions Park.
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Consent Item
16. WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 9615 THROUGH 10103 TOTALING $4,921,882.68 AND APPROVE
WIRE TRANSFERS DATED 7/23/26 AND 7/27/26, TOTALING $8,936,635.13
That the City Council approve Nos. 9615 through 10103 totaling $4,921,882.68; and approve Wire Transfer
dated 7/23/26 and 7/27/26, totaling $ 8,936,635.13.
CITY COUNCIL & UTILITY AUTHORITY:
1. APPROVE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO Q & E PIPELINE COMPANY FOR ALLEY WATER
IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-W-25
That the City Council and Utility Authority:
A. Approve the Plans and Specifications for Alley Water Improvements, City Project No. 1-W-25;
B. Award a construction contract for the Alley Water Improvements, City Project No. 1-W-25, to Q & E
Pipeline Company, of Pomona, California, in the amount of $864,460 and reject all other bids;
C. Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to execute an agreement with Q & E Pipeline Company,
of Pomona, California, in the amount of $864,460, and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Q & E
Pipeline Company of Pomona, California, in the amount of $1,037,352; which includes a twenty percent
(20%) contingency; and,
D. Approve an additional appropriation of $493,630 from the available Water Enterprise Fund, and $16,370
from the available Sewer Fund, to fully fund the cost of this project.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
None at this time.
LA HABRA CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY:
None at this time.
LA HABRA UTILITY AUTHORITY:
None at this time.
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Consent Item
2. APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CC 2026-05
ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 26-0002 (ZC26-0002) TO AMEND SECTIONS 18.04.030 (TERMS
DEFINED), 18.06.040 (LAND USES), 18.12.140 (OUTDOOR SEATING AREA), 18.12.170 (SMOKING
LOUNGES), 18.14.060 (NUMBER OF SPACES REQUIRED), 18.23.030 (SIGN MATRIX), 18.44.020
(USES), AND 18.62.020 (DEFINITIONS), AND ADD SECTION 18.12.190 (REMEDIATION SYSTEMS)
TO TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO ENABLE THE CITY
TO IMPLEMENT MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REGULATIONS, IMPROVE INTERNAL
CONSISTENCY WITHIN TITLE 18 (ZONING), AND MODIFY VARIOUS REGULATIONS BY
CLARIFYING AND CONSOLIDATING USE REQUIREMENTS AND MAKING A DETERMINATION
THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15378(b)(5) AND 15061(b)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
That the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. CC 2026-05.
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3. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. CC 2026-15 AND CC
2026-16 PERTAINING TO A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR MANAGEMENT, POLICE MANAGEMENT,
AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES AND RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-12 PERTAINING
TO A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR LA HABRA MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES GROUP
That the City Council:
A. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. CC 2026-15 AND CC
2026-16 PERTAINING TO A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR MANAGEMENT, POLICE MANAGEMENT
AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES; and,
B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-12
PERTAINING TO A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR LA HABRA MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES GROUP.
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Consent Item
4. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH CORNERSTONE COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS,
INC. FOR CONTINUED PUBLIC OUTREACH AND PRODUCTION OF THE LA HABRA LIFE
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services
agreement with Cornerstone Communications & Public Relations, Inc. for continued public outreach and the
production and distribution of the La Habra Life community newsletter.
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Consent Item
5. RECEIVE AND FILE A FINAL STATUS REPORT FOR THE COYOTE CREEK AND IMPERIAL
CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF THE RETENTION
PAYMENT FOR THE COMPLETED PROJECT
That the City Council:
A. Receive and file this final status report for the Coyote Creek and Imperial Channel Improvement
Project; and,
B. Authorize staff to release final retention payment to Mike Bubalo Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of
$374,867.99.
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Consent Item
6. APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR HVAC DUCTWORK REPLACEMENT AT 215 NORTH
EUCLID STREET, CITY PROJECT NO. 3-B-26
That the City Council approve the Notice of Completion for the HVAC Ductwork Replacement at 215 North
Euclid Street, City Project No.3-B-26, and authorize staff to submit the Notice of Completion
for recordation.
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Consent Item
7. APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE REMODEL/TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AT 205
SOUTH EUCLID STREET AND 106 EAST FIRST AVENUE, CITY PROJECT NO. 6-B-23
That the City Council approve a Notice of Completion for the Remodel/Tenant Improvements project at 205
South Euclid Street and 106 East First Avenue, City Project No. 6-B-23, and authorize staff to submit the
Notice of Completion for recordation.
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Consent Item
8. APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AND FIBER
INSTALLATION FOR 205 SOUTH EUCLID STREET TENANT IMPROVEMENT, CITY PROJECT NO.
6-B-23
That the City Council approve a Notice of Completion for the surveillance cameras and fiber cable
installation for the 205 South Euclid Street Tenant Improvement, City Project No. 6-B-23; and authorize
staff to submit the Notice of Completion for recordation.
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Consent Item
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH YUNEX LLC FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLE
REPLACEMENT AT LA HABRA BOULEVARD AND DEXFORD DRIVE, CITY PROJECT NO. 2-TC-26
That the City Council:
A. Waive the formal bidding requirements per La Habra Municipal Code Chapter 4.20.120(A);
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a quote with Yunex LLC for the replacement of the traffic signal
pole at La Habra Boulevard and Dexford Drive in the amount of $59,950;
C. Authorize the City Manager to amend and increase the existing On-call contract with Yunex, LLC. for
Fiscal Year 26-27 by $65,945, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency, for the replacement of the
traffic signal pole at La Habra Boulevard and Dexford Drive;
D. Approve the reallocation of $65,945 in previously budgeted CIP funding for project No. 12 - Annual
Traffic Improvements Program, FY26/27 to the Yunex's LLC Annual On-call Contract for Fiscal Year 26-27
for this project.