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Bertha Manzanaros (1011 Encinitas St.) asked the council to consider term limits for council members while it conducts redistricting. \"Many residents of La Habra, as myself, believe this is a perfect opportunity to introduce term limits,\" she said.

Members of the Vape Free/Smoke Free La Habra coalition addressed tobacco, vaping and park signage. Adela Chavarria (601 W. La Pesa), representing a \"Vape Free La Habra Coalition,\" thanked the council for prioritizing youth health and asked the council to provide Spanish translation at the Aug. 4 meeting where a proposed tobacco-shop moratorium will be discussed. Norma Perez, who provided Spanish-English translation, noted the coalition had samples of no-smoking signs available from the Orange County Health Care Agency's Tobacco Use Prevention Program and offered to provide them for parks to publicize the city's smoke-free park policy.

Floyd Alvarado, president of the La Habra Art Association (9442 Russell St.), thanked the council for its support and said the association is close to opening a new gallery, a key step in establishing a La Habra Art District. The association and other public commenters expressed appreciation for the council's community events and services.

Other speakers used public comment to thank staff and council members for city programs, public events and centennial activities; one speaker offered a printed prayer for the council. No formal council responses were recorded during public comment, consistent with government-code limits on responses during that portion of the meeting.

The council will address a tobacco-shop moratorium at its Aug. 4 meeting as noted by staff and requested by the coalition; the coalition also requested Spanish language translation for that meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of La Habra - City Council - Jul 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Multiple residents used the public-comment period to call for term limits in parallel with redistricting, request a tobacco retail moratorium and Spanish translation at a future meeting, provide vape-free park signage, and thank the council for support of a new La Habra Art Association gallery.","taxTitle","La Habra, Orange County, California","taxId",3837,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6654834,"La Habra adopts first reading to designate fire-hazard severity zones following CAL FIRE maps",101,4514000,4615000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5442667-89513cf2831468c4aa57ee74dae22739&start=4514&end=4615","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5442667-89513cf2831468c4aa57ee74dae22739/thumbnail_4514000.jpg","/articles/6654834/La-Habra/Orange-County/California/La-Habra-adopts-first-reading-to-designate-fire-hazard-severity-zones-following-CAL-FIRE-maps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6654834-2d081082f09781bfbcc9bf80cde8ba86/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445355&Signature=h85VWO2Eayiz6~gx5vKTvoWZbuTVBB8tnEMN52dZ01AowoP5mmHYwTIea3mC4AQNzV0Ifd4dAZtJDN5zgGQl00z6YxkI3aa20mu-rK-g6z~pFuxi9MMizupA7I7oqeqSq8rOwTYH5rEl8ItGOB4tXLRPOf4NG4FKobt4JAyX9gJ4NUwCezppipLZMszyKCJeRygqjkNro2nlmxKL8wOtjUnfn8ap7rliYbo4AGg01gkv4sxdGDSXj6R6FKl1VettZjURtrKTUXwEja5dJhSfH45lpzOILBDxGufsta5~64Z6hKfx3o9O4QYoo21M3Yv8bLbQ7EdtTd3cZdolEg-73g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Habra City Council voted unanimously July 21 to approve on first reading an ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones in the city based on the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's (CAL FIRE) 2025 maps.

A city staff member reported that CAL FIRE and the State Fire Marshal updated fire-hazard severity zone maps for local responsibility areas and that state law (Assembly Bill 211) requires local governments to adopt the maps by ordinance. \"The purpose of the update is to not only more accurately identify areas at higher risk of wildfire exposure, but to better inform local land use planning, emergency response, and building standards,\" staff said.

Staff identified two areas within La Habra that were mapped as moderate, high or very high risk: a portion of the northeast section known as North Hills, and a portion along the southern border adjacent to the West Coyote Hills in Fullerton. Staff said these were the same general areas previously identified on 2011 maps, though the 2025 mapping uses a finer delineation among moderate, high and very high categories.

The city conducted a public review period from April 23 through July 11 and posted materials and links to CAL FIRE resources; staff reported no comments were received. Battalion Chief Dave Christian of Los Angeles County Fire was introduced by staff and was present for general fire-related questions.

With no public speakers on the item, a council member moved to approve and adopt the first reading of the ordinance; the motion passed unanimously. Staff said there is no direct physical impact associated with adopting the updated maps and noted state law allows local governments to be more stringent but not to reduce hazard designations assigned by the State Fire Marshal.

Council action designates the severity zones locally in accordance with AB 211 and is intended to inform future planning, emergency response, and building standards.","Following release of CAL FIRE's 2025 maps, the council unanimously approved on first reading an ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones in La Habra, identifying portions of North Hills and the city's southern border adjacent to West Coyote Hills as higher-risk areas.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6654839,"La Habra council approves first reading of zoning update to align ADU rules with state law",197,4257000,4454000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5442667-89513cf2831468c4aa57ee74dae22739&start=4257&end=4454","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5442667-89513cf2831468c4aa57ee74dae22739/thumbnail_4257000.jpg","/articles/6654839/La-Habra/Orange-County/California/La-Habra-council-approves-first-reading-of-zoning-update-to-align-ADU-rules-with-state-law","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6654839-baac6e414aebebbfe6a3e717384fc84f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445355&Signature=Sea1B4qUd9xZtD950vakqA9HDCDKNgfX~0MA0-myUxBnlDx0yMPr6gDXBRKTLKwxZG-sC6ZiVxuksOeRH4nu8R6SigQIwQcmMhrF5XGuNA3CP3p0aaQ~szg578x1SSiE3niC8E0dKFHse6dCyYNvmjYBXrII62NwsUl2tIVOk40FWEpRSyyYe6ApZxTAGqW-WF0MlHceecfPCwiip~wkFh8RHkef7eNWT9TrHCDrBV9~Wkdq1tKo-8fJQClDlkfaFMBJzPuVepkVYJsXbvNuP-h470zFm9Ah4Euj9EiLTYo0DKOYiCju7fgszRHFr6ieZSM91m~D8O7z~c2eBCoMHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Habra City Council unanimously approved on first reading July 21 an update to the city's zoning code to align accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) regulations with state law.

Sonia Louie, planning manager in the Community and Economic Development Department, presented the proposed Zone Change 25-0002 and explained that the updates reflect state-mandated changes affecting single- and multi-family residential zones. \"The update stipulates that the city must approve or deny an application for an ADU within 60 days of receipt of the application,\" Louie said. She summarized other changes: allowing up to eight ADUs with an existing multi-unit structure, permitting two detached ADUs with a new multi-unit dwelling, ADU size limits tied to the primary dwelling or 800 square feet for detached ADUs under certain conditions, removal of owner-occupancy requirements for ADUs (retained only for JADUs), and a prohibition on renting ADUs or JADUs for periods shorter than 31 days.

Louie told the council the update also clarifies that the city cannot deny an ADU or JADU application because of nonconforming zoning conditions, building violations or unpermitted structures unless the latter pose a public-health or safety threat. She said the proposed ordinance includes an objective design standard requiring at least three architectural treatments on any street-facing elevation.

When Council members asked whether the changes were mandated by the state, Louie affirmed, \"That is essentially correct, yes.\" A council member noted the planning commission had excluded a finding that the update satisfies general-plan goal LU-7 and that the council was proceeding while acknowledging the state requirement.

After no public testimony on the item, the council voted unanimously to approve and adopt the first reading of the ordinance amending sections of Title 18 (Zoning) related to ADUs and JADUs. The motion included a CEQA exemption finding as cited in the staff report.

The update modifies local development standards to reflect state ADU law and will affect permitting, design review, and building processes for homeowners and developers in residential zones across the city.","The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance to update accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior ADU rules in the La Habra Municipal Code to comply with recent state requirements, including application timelines, size limits, and relaxed parking and owner-occupancy rules.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6654844,"La Habra council votes to terminate expired development agreement for proposed cannabis distributor",175,4031000,4206000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5442667-89513cf2831468c4aa57ee74dae22739&start=4031&end=4206","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5442667-89513cf2831468c4aa57ee74dae22739/thumbnail_4031000.jpg","/articles/6654844/La-Habra/Orange-County/California/La-Habra-council-votes-to-terminate-expired-development-agreement-for-proposed-cannabis-distributor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6654844-78111c8203cbf8fb4d55d9e1cc34088a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445355&Signature=oTTM87tm9nLONFeYD-5fD3sT96Ovzq0PzGn-kQ6WbtON-2dGs30arrrzAN-PdLXfpPEvZG3oZf34eV3-~xrZLvZpdFDVq1I8oMEfJpRxmhrHP872Besdkxf-7ham-~UgLT80vojgKvXq59~WRC5vR1ogy3xQQHe5Icy~R9wAiu-alocgKH2Y-fn6tMmcqOZ6ePi2HTvxDlHo4yXNaKJhbw9K26onWUOjTrDVw62eqo3k1H~3hFbTUjH7yU5JqTe9A2k0dMD2NzHBy94bYklYn2p1gnh-eb~VPc060RObyL~KNBGekslIUgSYUvNSMVwF2Ik1TFAKCyDERpEfM6EtzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Habra City Council voted unanimously July 21 to adopt on first reading an ordinance terminating Development Agreement 20-01 with Pinnacle Wellness Group LLC for a planned cannabis distribution facility at 536 West Mountain View Avenue.

Ginger Ivy, management analyst in the Community and Economic Development Department, told the council the four-year agreement, approved Feb. 16, 2021, expired on Feb. 16, 2025. \"Although a permit was issued for tenant improvements, the facility never received final inspections and consequently never started operations,\" Ivy said. She also said the property was recently sold and is now occupied by a different business.

Ivy said the city never received any of the anticipated payments tied to gross receipts or community benefits because the business did not open. Staff recommended approving the ordinance and terminating the development agreement, a step that requires a public hearing and an ordinance under state law, she said.

With no members of the public speaking for or against the item, a council member made a motion to approve and adopt the first reading of the ordinance; the motion passed unanimously.

The action removes the city's binding development agreement with Pinnacle Wellness Group LLC; council documents show the agreement is identified as development agreement 20-01. The termination is administrative and does not involve new land-use approvals for the site.

The council's unanimous vote was recorded as carried; no additional conditions or amendments were included in the motion. Because the agreement had lapsed and the business never began operations, staff said there are no outstanding community-benefit payment obligations to pursue under the expired agreement.","The City Council adopted on first reading an ordinance terminating Development Agreement 20-01 with Pinnacle Wellness Group LLC for a proposed cannabis distribution facility at 536 W. Mountain View Ave., citing the agreement's expiration and that the business never commenced operations.","actionData","errors"]

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