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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in La Habra public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Emergency evacuation planning for La Habra mobile home park
A resident of the La Habra mobile home park told the council there is no plan to evacuate residents — some of them bedridden — in an emergency. She asked the city for a staff contact and help identifying shelter venues, and is organizing a neighbor buddy system in the meantime.
Smoke Shop Moratorium and Tobacco Retailer Regulations
The council is set to finalize a ban on selling or giving away nitrous oxide in La Habra, targeting recreational misuse of 'whippits.' Final adoption would make it part of the municipal code.
Water Property Rights Acquisition in California Domestic Water Company
The city and utility authority are considering authorizing the acquisition of shares in the California Domestic Water Company to secure municipal water rights.
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.
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.
Zoning Code Text Amendments (Zone Change 26-0003)
The city is updating its zoning code to add missing definitions, clear up outdoor dining and signage rules, and extend project approval timelines. These changes will make it easier for businesses and developers to navigate city regulations.
Alley Area No. 7 Infrastructure Improvements
The city is moving forward with paving, drainage, and utility upgrades across six local alleys under Project No. 2-R-25. Golden Coast Construction is slated to perform the work for nearly $500,000.