Mayor· 2018-2026
Jose Medrano
La Habra
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 5:32:06
- Avg per meeting
- 27:41
- Segments
- 7992
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Top issues during term (20)
Smoke Shop Moratorium and Tobacco Retailer Regulations
Financial impact is currently undetermined pending staff study and future policy recommendations.
Community Services Department Fall and Winter Events Schedule
Operational expenses funded through the existing Community Services Department budget.
Park Improvements and Public Art
Increased ongoing maintenance costs due to heavier-than-anticipated park usage.
Child Development Program Enrollment and State Mandates
Securing full contract funding protects the program's operational budget and staffing levels.
Code Enforcement Cost Recovery Special Assessment
Recovers city expenditures incurred during the execution of an abatement warrant.
Summer Special Events and Parks Programming
Covered under existing municipal event and recreation budgets.
Alley Area No. 7 Infrastructure Improvements
The project costs $496,252.59 with an authorized purchase order cap of $595,503.11 including contingency.
WIOA Youth Workforce Development Grant
A $69,000 grant expenditure funded through workforce development programs.
Storm Drain Repairs on Parkwood Avenue
Includes a $15,000 change order for unforeseen construction conditions.
Water Property Rights Acquisition in California Domestic Water Company
Bulk share purchases are capped at $100,000, with individual shares negotiated up to $20,000 each.
Commercial Shopping Center Facade Remodel Extension
Prevents potential monetary losses and duplicate fees for the property owner resulting from entitlement expiration.
OCTA Enhanced Mobility Grant for Seniors and Disabled Residents
Grant funding helps free up municipal general funds for local services and shelter subsidies.
Zoning Code Text Amendments (Zone Change 26-0003)
Negligible administrative impact, with potential cost savings for applicants by eliminating continuance fees.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Municipal Budget
$186.2 million total municipal budget
Union Pacific Railroad Corridor Negotiations
Any eventual purchase or agreement could involve significant city funds, but the price is not public.
City Payments and Investment Oversight
About $4.53 million in city payments are on the table.
Emergency evacuation planning for La Habra mobile home park
No cost figure was given, but a city-supported evacuation program would likely require staff time and possibly shelter site coordination.
Residential parking congestion on Rosecrest Drive
hazmat emergency
Emergency response and potential property damage costs could strain local municipal resources.
Portola Park Sanitation and Public Space Maintenance
Potential reallocation of park maintenance and public safety resources.
Decisions during term (236)
Recorded while Medrano was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes
OCTA Enhanced Mobility Grant Certification
Community Services Commission Subcommittee Meeting Reports
Community Services Department Upcoming Events (October–December 2026)
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 2026 MEETING MINUTES
Approval of September 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Recommendation of Zone Change 26-0003
Approval of Time Extension for Design Review 24-0014
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
Consent Calendar Approval
CDBG CAPER Report Approval
League of California Cities Conference Resolution Direction
PROCEDURAL WAIVER: Waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances and approval and adoption of same by reading title only.
APPROVE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR ANNUAL SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FISCAL YEAR 24-25, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-R-25
APPROVE A RESOLUTION AND THE ISSUANCE OF A LIVE ENTERTAINMENT USE PERMIT FOR THE LA HABRA 300 BOWL AT 370 EAST WHITTIER BOULEVARD (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 022--503-20) FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD
APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIG, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $272,594 TO COMPLETE THE LA HABRA BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE
APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MV CHENG & ASSOCIATES FOR CONTRACT COMPLIANCE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGEMENT FOR THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) OC WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM FOR FISCAL…
WARRANTS: APPROVE NOS. 10609 THROUGH 11007 TOTALING $3,756,213.86; AND APPROVE WIRE TRANSFERS DATED 9/14/26 AND 9/22/26, TOTALING $781,340.64
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH STETSON ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE PERIODIC EVALUATION OF BASIN 8-1
Voting record (73)
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