AGENDA
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
1225 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, California 90631
5:30 pm Closed Session
7:00 p.m. Regular Business
June 13, 2022
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PUBLIC COMMENT PROCESS
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. 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.
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
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CLOSED SESSION
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
A.
Roy Francis, Mayor
B.
Norm Zezula, Mayor Pro Tempore
C.
Brian Bergman, Council Member
D.
Carey Klingfus, Council Member
E.
Dennis Laherty, Council Member
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case: Californians for Homeownership, Inc. v. City of La Habra Heights, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, Case No. 22STCP01394 B.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure of Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) Potential Cases: Four
5. RECONVENE AND STATEMENT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
A.
Roy Francis, Mayor
B.
Norm Zezula, Mayor Pro Tempore
C.
Brian Bergman, Council Member
D.
Carey Klingfus, Council Member
E.
Dennis Laherty, Council Member
3. FLAG SALUTE
4. PRESENTATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A.
RECOGNITION OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR GYM PARK DOORS DONATION
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
7. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
2022 06 13 ITEM NO 8A
B.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
C.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
2022 06 13 ITEM NO 8C
D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
2022 06 13 ITEM NO 8C
E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that items 9 through 17 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 06 13 ITEM NO 9
10. WARRANT REPORT FOR MAY 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2022 06 13 ITEM NO 10
11. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR APRIL 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2022 06 13 ITEM NO 11
12. MINUTES: MAY 9, 2022 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2022 06 13 ITEM NO 12
13. MINUTES: MAY 16, 2022 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2022 06 13 ITEM NO 13
14. 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 06 13 ITEM NO 14
15. CITY UPDATES AND DISCUSSION REGARDING COVID-19
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file. 2022 06 13 ITEM NO 15
16. RESOLUTION ADOPTING FY 2022-23 PROJECT LIST FUNDED BY SB 1 (GAS TAX) REVENUES RESOLUTION NO. 2022-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-11 approving the FY 2022-23 project list funded by SB 1 to be submitted to the California Transportation Commission. 2022 06 13 ITEM NO 16
17. FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS FOR THE HELI-HYDRANT PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-18: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS; AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF FUNDS; AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE COUNTY RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2022-18 authorizing the City Manager to execute the funding agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City of La Habra Heights; authorizing receipt of funds; and designating the City Manager to act in connection with the project and provide additional information as may be required by the County. 2022 06 13 ITEM NO 17
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PUBLIC HEARING
18. ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL FIRE TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TAX AMOUNTS WITH RESPECT TO THE SPECIAL TAX TO FUND FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND LIFE SAFETY SERVICES; DIRECTING THE IMPOSITION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23; AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Open the public hearing; AND
B.
Close the public hearing after hearing any protests; AND C.
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-12 establishing the FY 2022-23 Fire Prevention, Protection, and Life Safety Services Special Tax rates. 2022 06 13 ITEM NO 18
19. FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 7 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-13: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE LEVY FOR STREET MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 7 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Open the public hearing; AND
B.
Close the public hearing after hearing any protests; AND C.
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-13 confirming the assessment and ordering the levy for Street Maintenance Assessment District No. 7 for Fiscal Year 2022-23. 2022 06 13 ITEM NO 19
20. CONSIDERATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, SALARIES AND BENEFITS RESOLUTION, GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT, AND STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-14: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING REVENUE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-15: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND SALARY RATES FOR ALL CLASSES OF EMPLOYMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FOR THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE RESOLUTION NO. 2022-17: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY, DELEGATING INVESTMENT AUTHORITY TO THE CITY TREASURER, AND REPEALING THE PRIOR ANNUAL DELEGATION OF SUCH AUTHORITY, RESOLUTION NO. 2021-18 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Open the public hearing; AND
B.
Close the public hearing after hearing any protests; AND C.
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-14 adopting and implementing the FY 2022-23 budget D.
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-15 establishing the salary and benefits rates for all classes of employment and superseding Resolution No. 2021-16; AND E.
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-16 establishing the FY 2022-23 Gann Limit at $5,819,634; AND F.
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-17 adopting the Statement of Investment Policy and delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer. -------------------------------- END OF PUBLIC HEARING -------------------------------- 2022 06 13 ITEM NO 20 a
2022 06 13 ITEM NO 20 b
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
21. ADOPT RESOLUTION SUBMITTING A MEASURE FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 BALLOT ASKING VOTERS TO EXTEND AN INCREASE IN THE CITY’S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-19: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF A CERTAIN MEASURE RELATING TO THE CITY’S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-07 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-19 submitting to the Qualified Electors of the City at the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, an Ordinance temporarily changing the City’s Appropriation Limit pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution. 2022 06 13 ITEM NO 21
22. RESOLUTION SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING AND AUTHORIZING ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST MEASURE _- GANN LIMIT OVERRIDE RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING A WRITTEN ARGUMENT REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-20 setting priorities for filing written arguments regarding Measure __ and directing the City Attorney to prepare the impartial analysis; AND B.
Either authorize two members of the City Council to draft an argument; or set a special meeting prior to June 30, 2022 at which the Council as a whole will discuss and approve the argument. 2022 06 13 ITEM NO 22
23. 2021 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council discuss the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and accept the report and direct staff to file the report with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). 2022 06 13 ITEM NO 23
24. DISCUSSION OF ONLINE BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS AND ONLINE BUILDING INSPECTION SCHEDULING RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff. 2022 06 13 ITEM NO 24
25. DISCUSSION OF GRANTING TIME EXTENSIONS FOR PLANNING APPROVALS AND BUILDING PERMITS DUE TO COVID-19 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff. 2022 06 13 ITEM NO 25
26. DISCUSSION OF ON STREET PARKING VIOLAIONTS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff. -------------------------------- END OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS -------------------------------- 2022 06 13 ITEM NO 26
27. 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 06 13 ITEM NO 27
28. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
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