Council approves THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 12, 2026, 3–0

APPROVE THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 12, 2026

3 yes, 0 no, 2 abstain

Denise Schmidt (yes), Carrie Surich (abstain), Richard Rojas (abstain), Annette Limon (yes), Kandace Gutierrez (yes)

Approval of September 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes

4 yes, 0 no

OCTA Enhanced Mobility Grant Certification

4 yes, 0 no

Community Services Commission Subcommittee Meeting Reports

0 yes, 0 no

Community Services Department Upcoming Events (October–December 2026)

0 yes, 0 no

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 2026 MEETING MINUTES

4 yes, 0 no

Approval of September 14, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes

3 yes, 0 no

Recommendation of Zone Change 26-0003 to City Council

3 yes, 0 no

Approval of Time Extension for Design Review 24-0014

3 yes, 0 no

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

3 yes, 0 no

Design Review 24-0014 (DR2PH24-0014) Extension

121-125 South Harbor Boulevard, 131-231 South Harbor Boulevard, and 1100 East La Habra Boulevard

A one-year time extension for an approved full facade remodel of an existing multi-tenant commercial shopping center.

approved (3-0) · still approved

Zone Change 26-0003

City-initiated code amendments to improve zoning consistency, update definitions, extend permit validity to two years, and streamline reviews.

approved (3-0) · still approved

Commercial Shopping Center Facade Remodel Extension

A commercial shopping center at South Harbor and East La Habra Boulevards received a one-year extension on its design review approval to complete building plan checks and start construction.

What it means: The commercial property owner and local shoppers who will see upgraded center aesthetics.

Zoning Code Text Amendments (Zone Change 26-0003)

The city is updating its zoning code to clear up missing land use definitions, simplify sign program reviews, and extend approval timelines from one year to two years to help developers facing economic hurdles.

What it means: Local property owners, developers, and businesses seeking clearer regulations and more flexible timelines.

Minor Conditional Use Permit Zoning Amendments (ZC 26-0002)

The city is proposing updates to its zoning code to clear up inconsistencies and make the approval process smoother for businesses and developers.

What it means: Local business owners and developers navigating city permitting.

Community Services Department Fall and Winter Events Schedule

Reviewing upcoming community events and department activities planned across La Habra for the final quarter of the year.

What it means: La Habra residents looking to participate in local holiday and community recreational programs.

OCTA Enhanced Mobility Grant for Seniors and Disabled Residents

City staff secured increased grant funding from Cal Optima for navigation center subsidies and applied for OCTA grants to expand senior transportation routes.

What it means: Seniors, unhoused residents, and local transit users.

Child Development Program Enrollment and State Mandates

The City's child development and preschool programs are working hard to boost enrollment to hit a 95% threshold required to secure full contract funding post-COVID, while competing with universal transitional kindergarten.

What it means: Local families seeking flexible part-day or full-day preschool and child development services.