La Habra — 2026-08-03
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.
#10
Consent Item
10. APPROVE THE VISTA COMMUNITY CLINIC (VCC): THE GARY CENTER LEASE AGREEMENT
TO OPERATE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES TO THE LA HABRA
COMMUNITY
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a new Lease Agreement with
VCC: The Gary Center for an initial five (5) year term commencing on August 3, 2026, and terminating on
August 3, 2031, in the amount of $1.00 per year, for the continued use of the City-owned facilities at 341
and 350 South Hillcrest Street.
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Consent Item
11. APPROVE AGREEMENT AND ALLOCATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 OPERATION
STONEGARDEN (OPSG) FUNDS
That the City Council approve and authorize the Chief of Police to execute an agreement and accept
funding in the amount of $70,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 Operation Stonegarden grant program (OPSG)
provided by the U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS), administered through the California Office
of Emergency Services, and distributed by the County of Riverside.
#12
Consent Item
12. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer’s Investment Report for the quarter ending June 30,
2026.
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Consent Item
13. WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 10104 THROUGH 10363 TOTALING $2,807,160.71
That the City Council approve Nos. 10104 through 10363 totaling $2,807,160.71.
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 2026-07
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 25-0005 (ZCA 25-0005) AMENDING SECTION 18.04.030 (TERMS
DEFINED) OF CHAPTER 18.04 (DEFINITIONS) AND SECTION 18.06.040 (LAND USES) OF
CHAPTER 18.06 (ZONES ESTABLISHED – ZONING MAP BOUNDARIES AND LAND USES) OF
TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE LA HABRA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DEFINE SMOKE SHOPS,
TOBACCO RETAILERS AND TO PROHIBIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ANY NEW SMOKE SHOP
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 2026-07.
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Consent Item
3. APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CC 2026-08
ADDING CHAPTER 5.60 (“TOBACCO RETAILERS”) TO TITLE 5 (“BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES
AND REGULATIONS”) AND REPEALING CHAPTER 9.02 (“REGULATION OF THE SALE OF
TOBACCO PRODUCTS”) OF TITLE 9 (“PUBLIC PEACE AND WELFARE”) OF THE LA HABRA
MUNICIPAL CODE 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 2026-08.
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Consent Item
4. DIRECT STAFF TO REVIEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE - BIENNIAL NOTICE
That the City Council:
A. Receive and file the 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice to Amend the Conflict of Interest Code for
B. Direct staff to notice and report any public comments to City Council for consideration; and,
C. Direct staff to review the City's Conflict of Interest Code for potential amendments and submission to the
City Council for final approval and adoption within 90 days; or alternatively, if no amendments are necessary, a report to that effect for submission to the City Council before October 1, 2026, to receive and file.
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Consent Item
5. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MARISSA RAMIREZ
That the City Council deny the claim of Marissa Ramirez in order to set a definite six-month Statute of
Limitations date.
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Consent Item
6. APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIMS OF MIKE AND JENIFER PARASKA
That the City Council deny the claims of Mike and Jenifer Paraska in order to set a definite six-month
Statute of Limitations date.
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Consent Item
7. PROPOSED RESPONSE TO THE 2025-2026 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT: "PFAS
AND PUBLIC AWARENESS: A CLOSER LOOK AT ORANGE COUNTY DRINKING WATER"
That the City Council:
A. Receive and file this report;
B. Authorize the Mayor to sign the attached response letter to the Orange County Grand Jury; and,
C. Direct staff to submit the signed response letter to the Orange County Grand Jury.
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Consent Item
8. PROPOSED RESPONSE TO THE 2025-2026 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT:
"WILDFIRES HIT HOME"
That the City Council:
A. Receive and file this report;
B. Authorize the Mayor to sign the attached response letter; and,
C. Direct staff to submit the signed response letter to the Orange County Grand Jury.
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Consent Item
9. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RK
ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. FOR ANALYSIS, STUDY, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR "EPSILON", "S", AND "V"
NEIGHBORHOODS
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with RK Engineering Group, Inc. of
Newport Beach, California, for Analysis, Study, Design, and Implementation of the Neighborhood Traffic
Management Program for "Epsilon", "S" and "V" Neighborhoods in the amount of $57,257; and,
B. Authorize staff to issue a purchase order to RK Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $68,708,
which includes a twenty percent (20%) contingency, and reject all other bids.