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Human Resources Manager Melinda Rodriguez presented the city's recruitment and retention metrics required by AB 2561. As of May 21, 2025 the city reported 267 budgeted full-time equivalent positions and 28 vacancies (a vacancy rate slightly above 10%). HR reported 2,421 applications received since January 1, 2025 (an average of roughly 110 applicants per vacancy) and an average time-to-hire of approximately 55 days. The department reported an annual turnover rate around 8.6 percent; exit interviews showed most separations were for career advancement, retirement or personal reasons.

Rodriguez and staff recommended and the council adopted a formal AB2561 policy that sets the city's annual reporting process and public hearing cadence; the motion passed unanimously. The policy formalizes staff's commitment to transparency about vacancies, recruitment activity and retention efforts and requires an annual public hearing and metrics update to council and the public.

HR said it will continue to refine recruitment strategies, onboarding processes and data collection to reduce time-to-hire and turnover and will report annually in compliance with AB 2561.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of La Habra - City Council - Jun 02, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Under Assembly Bill 2561 reporting requirements, La Habra reported 267 budgeted full-time equivalents and 28 current vacancies (about 10%) and adopted a formal AB2561 policy for annual vacancy and recruitment reporting.","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},6527440,"Council adopts updated master fee schedule, CPI increases and new minor-CUP fee set to take effect",205,9014440,9220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3626177-4a36edc7956f80682cc7f57f41bcc081&start=9014&end=9220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3626177-4a36edc7956f80682cc7f57f41bcc081/thumbnail_9014440.jpg","/articles/6527440/La-Habra/Orange-County/California/Council-adopts-updated-master-fee-schedule-CPI-increases-and-new-minor-CUP-fee-set-to-take-effect","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6527440-1eb78fc6dc66ebcbb94ad7f8a1c72e09/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178684&Signature=Zfd-Ha2YSf6gnvL-KMm9tb76HQrvqSBFYrrebcYrVsoUSDP3FFZu40shqmtd9WvQ4W7jNEXc3-6Qdi7YkR4Jvdbb75dKsnoyHanE-v8E09RONkowNhPhFzV3A-a8kTc4XPDGv5EjoAXDOJFaKMZReSUQd97IUlKW7Vrs9Z8jsja-MCIsAt8Ri5I~selFlshnUajEEJENFZ3hNp~ixI-iIufS2xS~DwlXeYqlSCd1DSU-x9NSvMMJRoGNkZpRjht1ppF7GUKFLBGB5BktnslAtCVBijvQR6u~mRKZssfUJbZBSGr5jnNeKO24OIYkN1tHUx3Wo-GzNDrI0bQA7sgOvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Habra City Council on June 2 adopted a resolution updating the city's master schedule of fees for general services, administrative services, community development, building, fire and police services, utilities, and municipal parking penalties.

Staff said most user fees were adjusted by the Consumer Price Index increase for the past year (3.3%) where state law allows. The updated master fee schedule also incorporated the new Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) fee that staff presented earlier; the MCUP fee was tied to the administrative adjustment fee level at $386 pending any larger fee study. Finance staff said fees tied to enterprise funds (water, sewer, refuse) and state-regulated items are not subject to the CPI adjustment in this update.

Per state rule, most of the fee schedule takes effect July 1, 2025; however, community development and certain public works fees become effective 60 days after the resolution's adoption, consistent with state law. Council adopted the resolution unanimously by motion.

Staff told the council the fee update aims to maintain cost recovery for city services while balancing the need to keep fees predictable for residents and business users. Finance staff said a more comprehensive fee study will be completed in coming months, which could lead to further adjustment based on measured staff time and actual processing costs.","The council adopted revisions to the city master schedule of fees, including a CPI-based increase (3.3% where allowed) and the new Minor Conditional Use Permit fee; most fee changes take effect July 1, 2025, with some planning fees subject to a 60-day effective period under state law.",{"_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},6527445,"La Habra council approves first reading to create 'minor' conditional use permit process",719,8246870,8966000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3626177-4a36edc7956f80682cc7f57f41bcc081&start=8246&end=8966","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3626177-4a36edc7956f80682cc7f57f41bcc081/thumbnail_8246870.jpg","/articles/6527445/La-Habra/Orange-County/California/La-Habra-council-approves-first-reading-to-create-minor-conditional-use-permit-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6527445-f5d8c1acdfec63ea5f0d36b7942f07dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178684&Signature=V1jRi66D~t2RB~f6vhAvjuMjhavY7PSJi7cc29-h5djZ8UgRhORES7U1khEpNdjSP2FPaVHa34zSa4ypx74KU505i9SmMb4tSpbBV5xIi7~3wrapnJXRxWQiO9PBwPezmypQDz3fux-N55ED55Ped5grQ8l6-RbEugNpvK6jYjtBGIvpywJySfqLHtkTFNEWj1tbOIeEh9gOYaLkky~-dKHXSbl6ndeg0bc5Qzm2O7ypO~Axu9uYAaBiTixBQ735kwN-uF7uKs7ZwxG6CnbDh879TEm8QLESHwGOB3ichBV3yMZQHiwynWphtVBE3YyoO5fR0Y6-tLu5ib~CYchn9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Habra City Council on June 2 approved the first reading of an ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 18.66 of the La Habra Municipal Code and establish a new category of conditional use permit called a \"Minor Conditional Use Permit\" (MCUP).

Community and Economic Development Director Susan Kim presented the proposal, which the council initiated to make the city's approval process more business-friendly. Under the ordinance, minor CUPs would be handled administratively by the director unless objections are raised; full CUPs would continue to be considered at planning commission hearings with a 300-foot noticing radius and the usual appeal rights to council.

Staff told the council MCUPs would use simpler noticing (directly adjacent properties in most cases), a lower application fee (staff proposed starting the MCUP fee at the administrative adjustment level of $386), and a streamlined review while retaining the same substantive findings required for CUPs: that the proposed use is allowed to be considered by CUP and that it will not be detrimental to public welfare, will not unreasonably interfere with surrounding uses, and is consistent with the general plan and code. By contrast, staff said standard CUP application costs currently are roughly $6,759 plus CEQA-related charges when applicable.

Kim said the ordinance is the first of a two-step process: after the MCUP procedures are adopted, staff will propose which land uses should be subject to minor CUPs, regular CUPs or permitted by right. The council passed the first reading unanimously and declared the ordinance exempt from CEQA under the common-sense exemption (CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3)).

Council members and staff described the change as an effort to reduce operating costs and uncertainty for small businesses seeking entitlement approval while preserving due process for neighbors and retaining appeal rights. The council directed staff to return with any required fee schedule changes when the master fee schedule item was considered later on the agenda.

The ordinance will proceed to a second reading and adoption at a future council meeting.","The council enacted first reading of an ordinance to repeal and replace La Habra Municipal Code chapter 18.66, establishing a streamlined \"Minor CUP\" process for lower-impact businesses and clarifying CUP procedures; staff said the change aims to reduce cost and processing time for small businesses.",{"_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},6527449,"La Habra council adopts balanced $173 million municipal budget, approves higher police lateral bonus",6684,691820,7376600,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3626177-4a36edc7956f80682cc7f57f41bcc081&start=691&end=7376","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3626177-4a36edc7956f80682cc7f57f41bcc081/thumbnail_691820.jpg","/articles/6527449/La-Habra/Orange-County/California/La-Habra-council-adopts-balanced-173-million-municipal-budget-approves-higher-police-lateral-bonus","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6527449-d6e441624dbb196c04185877a91372cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178684&Signature=aOnf5Z7m7fj4Qpf2Xn8HZTyx8BYGR45dDVto5Gral9FjvToybXjjvPn06hBcN0dXO42XxzU8BOz1MHT9qDQhTubm7TknWBvgI1R~Gtpe~rp1S~OdyX6Yss4NM6HwRzw2VZrCysQh~sCCz-MN3YCn2YXbOhjuMbgEfemfPrhktoLRMOtCwyrD3DI7Jk~Gi7eYuz3Xz8iCG5~FX9aVW963bf~pKMVkoISThaqDkAeRYfzbo3dXcWeP6BcWQi5Y~6C~OcVpOhIr6dPrEhIgxKy4Ho3xjxYS0AICD4RpB78E-C1MMZW-R3zfAM1ykr3tEsfpIlltRrN4LRNntPz4mkwzMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Habra City Council on June 2 approved the city's Fiscal Year 2025'026 municipal budget, receiving and filing a proposed $173.4 million spending plan that includes a $70.3 million general fund. The council also unanimously approved increasing the police lateral signing bonus from $10,000 to $20,000 and directed staff to return with an assessment on adding one police position once current vacancies are filled.

City Manager Jim Sadro and Assistant City Manager Gabriella \"Gabby\" Yap led the council through the budget presentation, with detailed revenue and expenditure analysis provided by Finance Director Mel Shannon and Deputy Finance Director Jack Ponbanet. The administration described the general fund as balanced for FY2025'026, with projected general fund revenues of roughly $70.3 million and proposed general fund expenditures of about $70.3 million.

The budget matters because it funds core services and capital work the city has prioritized. Measure V, the local transaction and use tax voters approved in November 2024, appears as the single largest recent revenue change: staff presented projections of roughly $15 million in Measure V receipts for the coming year, though presenters noted earlier internal projections ranged (Gabby Yap earlier referenced a projection near $15.6 million while city management later described it as \"just under $15 million\").

City staff identified several major expense drivers in the general fund. The budget includes a $1.4 million transfer to the general capital projects fund; new costs related to PERS unfunded liabilities (about $978,000); the first-year cost of a four-year police labor agreement (about $943,000); increased ambulance and LA County Fire costs (composite increases described as about $556,000, with roughly $289,000 identified as an increase tied to the LA County Fire contract); and an estimated LA County Fire contract cost of about $14.58 million and an ambulance contract (FALK) estimate near $1.89 million. Combined fire-and-ambulance costs were shown at about $18.5 million.

Council discussion focused on revenue conservatism, contingency approaches and public-safety staffing. Finance staff said revenue assumptions lean conservative and that HDL (a sales tax consultant) data were used for sales and use tax forecasts. Council asked about contingencies if revenue falls short; staff said options include deferring parts of the capital program, negotiating contract terms where possible and avoiding use of reserves except for true emergencies.

Police staffing and recruitment were central in council action on the budget. Police Chief Adam Foster explained the department had been short-staffed in the prior year but reported recent hires and active recruitments. Councilmember Lampkin (seconded on the motion) moved to increase the police lateral signing bonus from $10,000 to $20,000; that change was added to the budget and approved unanimously. Council also asked the chief and city manager to return with an analysis on adding one additional police officer once current vacancies are filled; staff agreed to return with that assessment and potential budget implications.

Other department budgets were presented in detail during the same meeting: community services (including the Children's Museum and child development programs), community and economic development (planning and building activity), public works (65 CIP projects proposed over several years, with about $51 million in CIP work noted in current and proposed activity), administration and IT, human resources, and LA County Fire and ambulance contract reports. Presenters highlighted the large share of general fund spending on public safety (police, fire, ambulance) at roughly 68% of general fund expenditures.

The council's votes were unanimous on the consent calendar and on the budget-related motions. Staff and council emphasized monitoring grant-funded programs (which could be at risk if federal or state grants are reduced), and the city manager noted about $12 million in reserves earmarked for potential pension-related liabilities.

Looking ahead, staff said they will return with fee studies and any recommended midyear adjustments if external conditions (grants, CalPERS returns, contract true-ups) change. The council set direction on recruitment incentives and requested a follow-up staffing assessment once vacancies are reduced.

Votes at a glance: the council unanimously (voice vote) approved receiving and filing the FY2025'026 proposed municipal budget; unanimously approved increasing the police lateral signing bonus from $10,000 to $20,000 and directed staff to return with analysis on an additional officer once vacancies are filled; and carried the consent calendar and other budget items unanimously.

The council will adopt the final budget by subsequent action consistent with the council's budget calendar and any fee adjustments effective July 1 where permitted by law.","The La Habra City Council received and filed the proposed Fiscal Year 2025–26 municipal budget — a balanced general fund plan of about $70.3 million inside a $173.4 million municipal budget — and unanimously approved a $20,000 police lateral signing bonus and related staffing directions.","actionData","errors"]

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