REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
1245 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, California 90631
No Closed Session
6:30
p.m. Regular Business
January 10, 2022
*Pursuant to AB 361 and City Council Resolution No. 2021-25, this meeting will be a hybrid meeting in which Council Members may join virtually.
The City of La Habra Heights complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk's' office at (562) 694-6302.
Materials related to any items on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the City Clerk's Office at 1245 N. Hacienda Road, La Habra Heights, CA 90631 during normal business hours.
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCESS
The public may physically attend City Council meetings. Social distancing is still required inside City Hall. Due to limited designated seating, members of the public will be allowed to enter on a first come, first served basis. To protect Council Members, members of the public and staff, face masks are required for all unvaccinated individuals and for staff. Members of the public who are vaccinated can enter City Hall without a mask if proof of vaccination is provided. The City will evaluate the current circumstances before each meeting to decide if it is safe to change ongoing COVID-19 safety protocols in place. Members of the public may also go to www.Lhhcity.org
to view the live broadcast of the City Council meeting.
The public may provide public comments on any agenda item or item not on the agenda during Item No. 5, PUBLIC COMMENTS and during each public hearing via phone at (562) 694-6302 Ext. 0. If you would like to provide public comment via telephone, please begin your call once the Mayor calls the meeting to order.
Each member of the public may speak for a total of five minutes on any action item listed on the agenda or other matters within the Council's purview except with regard to items listed as public hearings. In addition, each member of the public may also speak during the second Public Comment segment for no more than one minute concerning matters not on the agenda. To speak in the Public Comment segment please complete and deliver a speaker's card to the Clerk prior to the call for public comments. You will be called to the podium by name when it is your turn to speak. All Public Comments shall be made in accordance with Section 6 and Section 8 of the City of La Habra Heights Rules of Procedure.
During a Public Hearing:
Each member of the public may also speak on each public hearing item. Please provide a speaker's card listing the public hearing by number and submit it to the Clerk before the hearing is opened by the Mayor. Your speaking time will be limited to the subject of the hearing. In general, speakers are given three minutes. However, the Mayor may limit speaking time during public hearings if several people wish to speak.
Should you need to provide written documentation, please give the Clerk a minimum of NINE (9)
copies prior to the start of the meeting so the information can be distributed to the Council.
NOTICE
If you challenge any action of the City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. (Govt. Code 65009(b)(2))
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
A.
Dennis Laherty, Mayor
B.
Norm Zezula, Mayor Pro Tempore
C.
Brian Bergman, Council Member
D.
Carey Klingfus, Council Member
E.
Vacant
3. FLAG SALUTE
4. PRESENTATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
7. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
A.
Review of Planning Commission Appointments and Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair 2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 7A
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 8A
B.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
C.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 8C
D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 8D
E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 8E
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that items 9 through 16 be acted on by one motion of the City Council unless a Council Member requests a separate discussion and/or action on an item.
9. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MEETING MINUTES ON THE AGENDA RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council waive the reading in full of all ordinances, resolutions and meeting minutes on the agenda, and direct the City Manager to read by title only. 2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 9
10. WARRANT REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2021
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 10
11. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2021
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 11
12. MINUTES: DECEMBER 6, 2021 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 12
13. AB 361 OPEN MEETINGS: STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES: TELECONFERENCES RESOLUTION NO. 2021-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS UNDER AB 361 FOR CONTINUED VIRTUAL MEETINGS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council find that state and local officials continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing and extend Resolution No. 2021-25 to continue fully or partially virtual public meetings. 2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 13
14. ADOPT LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM FOR 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the Legislative Platform for 2022. 2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 14
15. ADOPTION OF FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION FORM 806 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION FORM 806 REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO OUTSIDE COMPENSATED POSITIONS TO CONFORM WITH SECTION 18702.5 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, AS AMENDED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-01 and direct the City Clerk to post FPPC Form 806 on the City’s website with the mandated information. 2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 15
16. REQUEST TO WAIVE DEPOSIT AND RENTAL FEES FOR USE OF THE GYMNASIUM AND RESTROOMS BY THE PET PRESCRIPTION TEAM (PPT) RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council waive the rental fees and refundable deposits for the PPT membership meetings at the Park gymnasium until PPT is able to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines in the MPR. 2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 16
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PUBLIC HEARING
17. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2022-01 AMENDING CHAPTERS 9.14 AND 7.22 OF THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL CODE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SENATE BILL 9 AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA ORDINANCE NO. 2022-01: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTERS 9.14 (SB 9 URBAN LOT SPLITS) AND 7.22 (SB 9 TWO-UNIT PROJECTS) TO THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL CODE AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Introduce Ordinance No. 2022-01 by title only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of La Habra Heights, California, Amending Chapters 9.14 (SB 9 Urban Lot Splits) and 7.22 (SB 9 Two-Unit Projects) to the La Habra Heights Municipal Code for Implementation of Senate Bill 9 and Determining the Ordinance to be exempt from CEQA; AND B.
Schedule a second reading and adoption for the February 14, 2022 regular City Council meeting. 2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 17
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
18. CITY UPDATES AND DISCUSSION REGARDING COVID-19
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff. 2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 18
19. HELI-HYDRANT PROJECT UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff. 2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 19
20. HSIP HACIENDA ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT – TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT/ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT AWARD RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with General Technologies & Solutions (GTS) in the amount of $64,510 for providing engineering services for Hacienda Road safety improvements – Traffic Signal & Additional Safety Improvements Project; AND B.
Authorize the City Manager to approve the optional HSIP support services for an amount of $6,490, if needed. 2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 20
21. ACTION TO FILL CITY COUNCIL SEAT VACATED BY JANE WILLIAMS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council follow the City’s Municipal Code, which directs the Council to make an appointment, and appoint a qualified person to fill the seat vacated by Jane Williams. 2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 21
22. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING BRAND-HUANG-MENDOZA TRIPARTISAN LAND USE INITIATIVE RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff. 2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 22
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23. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL MEMBER INFORMATION ITEMS AND/OR REQUIRED MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve meeting reports and receive general comments, announcements, and/or suggestions from Members of the City Council. 2022 01 10 ITEM NO. 23
24. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
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