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Jennifer Prasca, who said she represents the Hidden Lane neighborhood, told the council that because their street is on septic rather than sewer “the building and safety department approved a temporary waste holding tank for permanent use,” connected to the construction of a 2,773‑square‑foot house at the address. Prasca cited local staff correspondence that referenced “plumbing code 301.5 and 101.11” as the basis for approval and said neighbors have not received a written response to objections submitted by email on March 25.

Prasca and another neighbor, who identified himself as Mike Peraska, said a permanent holding tank would require frequent pumping and create odor nuisance, increase wear on a newly repaved private street (which residents say cost $80,000), and create a public‑health risk if the tank overfilled and waste reached storm drains. Prasca said, “To allow this tank is extremely hazardous to our neighborhood safety and health. It will need constant maintenance oversight and regulations that the city does not have in place.”

Neighbors said Orange County does not allow holding tanks and that jurisdictions that do allow them have stringent rules; they asked the city to review the approval and to require the property be connected to sewer rather than operated on a holding tank. Residents said they sought a “pre‑litigation response” from the city and urged officials to respond to their concerns to avoid legal action.

Council did not take formal action on the matter during the meeting; the comments were received during the public‑comment period.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of La Habra - City Council - Apr 07, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Residents told the council they oppose a city approval that allowed a temporary holding tank to be used permanently at 161 West Hidden Lane for a 2,773‑square‑foot house, citing public‑health, odor, private‑street wear, and Water Board concerns; they asked the city to cancel the approval and respond to emails.","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},6612055,"Council approves temporary Citrus Fair banners, directs staff to secure property permission and removal timeline",321,2138000,2459000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892529-3d7e49c16c02b6b61d013bfe45b6bed5&start=2138&end=2459","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892529-3d7e49c16c02b6b61d013bfe45b6bed5/thumbnail_2138000.jpg","/articles/6612055/La-Habra/Orange-County/California/Council-approves-temporary-Citrus-Fair-banners-directs-staff-to-secure-property-permission-and-removal-timeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612055-302e5f2d14ce98235695d910fd1c254a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773521993&Signature=J8fSVuq6F1JWF6o7-q4sS4f9Hotdlmho0FUwmtszCkRXOlFooBDF9JfA~WGXcTy0H~n1Vl3brmOoKP5fWChJMPfNE2-Qxz8bUocKuj3bjZunZ51sMPVktIAhHWqgopbz~ZX7FZeA45puZMiPdNUxU1D6kqXeJqQPGuOIVxeVN~6z7MTiMaPw-DPUAOKdTQDKUVfO2fBo~XITuU0F~XX6kz1RAtD6WMisV2vIHaTu~AVaHpsYiyqj46VKkRm6p0PNjQhSZeaF8aO7gMMfWr1UeGFHtgAnN11E-kw8-cuBkyvnkt4XTNr9P1SRzjT~nNtOvWIVluuU1vcGmOJxsGkGfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Habra City Council on April 7 approved temporary banner permits for the city’s Citrus Fair and directed staff to secure written permission from private property owners where banners will be placed and to require timely removal and remediation of any damage.

Miranda, a community development staff member, told the council that the chamber had applied for permits and that the permits “were vetted through the planning and the DRC process, and they determined that they were okay to issue the permits, the banners for citrus fair.” Council members raised questions about a banner the chamber planned to place on the site of the former Birchford property and asked staff to confirm a property‑owner agreement before the banner is posted.

Council members also asked that the record show a clear removal deadline and responsibility for any damage. One council member asked that banners on city‑owned property be removed within three days after the event and that any damage to landscaping be repaired or returned to its original condition.

Marie Lavallaro, the chamber executive director, told the council she could provide email correspondence showing approval from the property manager and said the chamber already planned to have a removal date listed in the permit; she said the chamber could shorten the removal timeline if the council preferred.

Council voted to approve the permit item with the direction that staff secure agreements with private property owners and add removal and remediation provisions. The motion carried unanimously.","Council approved temporary sign permits for the La Habra Citrus Fair after asking staff to confirm property owner permission for a banner on former Birchford property, require removal within three days after the event, and ensure any landscaping or turf damage is repaired.",{"_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},6612059,"La Habra council receives report on possible Chamber membership; takes no membership vote",1893,2499000,4392000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892529-3d7e49c16c02b6b61d013bfe45b6bed5&start=2499&end=4392","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892529-3d7e49c16c02b6b61d013bfe45b6bed5/thumbnail_2499000.jpg","/articles/6612059/La-Habra/Orange-County/California/La-Habra-council-receives-report-on-possible-Chamber-membership-takes-no-membership-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612059-81782417417ff18010d45ad59baa6305/orig.mp4?Expires=1773521993&Signature=JC9KmxMT1YoBYwBDp4eRePoUbp0wep4hgJlNy39SQAl5WKfj5mcTxU7bx9Xh3NkBlWcAY6CNkoo5ns186NEVhB0ZeX6QqQV9ZV6NlxUs30-Ke~L2yqlZUJwsaAzWD1KstpFlc~jP6foleMuojqhaWYPU99743t~xxgZ4cbuBsm1HYOBnjhyX04P1AgzMuWho9qd2uzFzIaOWu~aQcCMGibexnLEYETq6JvkSL-WpS9UT1vDfSfaHSyGfU9CiwHYMDB3Bg55yUSlAiZzd2H4ofD-zteW~YKZoagFghbNKdVz5bPh3udLXPDcHS57O5q9oOqm24IaFPZUGqAbCW5Au3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Habra City Council on April 7 received and filed a staff report on whether the city should join the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce, but took no vote to become a member.

The report, presented by Brianna Hurt, management analyst in the city administration department, recommended the city consider the chamber’s basic business membership if the council chose to apply. Hurt said the basic level’s first‑year cost is $396 annually plus a $30 one‑time application fee, “totaling $426 for the first year.”

The report matters because the city and chamber already partner on events and business outreach, but formal city membership would be a new relationship for La Habra. The basic membership level is focused on business promotion and networking rather than a government tier, staff said, and higher levels carry additional promotional benefits.

During public comment, chamber leaders and members urged the council to consider the membership as a way to support local businesses. Lynette Falcon, chair of the La Habra Chamber board, said, “Both La Habra City and the Chamber of Commerce work for the same goal and it's to help the businesses stay here in La Habra, come to La Habra and thrive in La Habra.”

Opponents questioned the chamber’s finances and independence. Resident Maria Maiacha, who said she reviewed the chamber’s tax filings, asked: “Why, if net income from fundraising is down, it's declining, and if why did the CEO give herself a raise?” Maiacha urged the council not to endorse continued funding or formal membership given what she described as declining membership and financial concerns.

Council discussion ranged from support for modeled partnerships with businesses to caution about potential conflicts of interest when a government body formally joins a private organization. One council member raised the possibility that formal membership could create legal or ethical conflicts if the chamber were to take public positions contrary to city policy.

After deliberation the council approved a motion to receive and file the staff report. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.","City staff recommended the city consider a basic La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce membership at $426 first‑year cost; council received and filed the report after public comment and a discussion that highlighted both support for business outreach and concerns about past conflicts and chamber finances.","actionData","errors"]

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Neighbors urge La Habra to rescind approval of permanent holding tank for 161 West Hidden Lane

Council approves temporary Citrus Fair banners, directs staff to secure property permission and removal timeline

La Habra council receives report on possible Chamber membership; takes no membership vote