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City of La Habra Heights
Regular Meeting of the La Habra Heights City Council
June 13, 2022
Closed Session Opening Ceremonies
Call Meeting to Order - At 5:31 p.m., Mayor Pro Tempore Zezula called the Closed Session meeting to order.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Pro Tempore Norm Zezula, Council Members Brian Bergman, Carey Klingfus, and Dennis Laherty.
Absent: Mayor Roy Francis
Also Present: City Manager Fabiola Huerta and City Attorney Michael Maurer, Assistant City Manager Rafferty Wooldridge.
Also Present via Zoom: None
3. Public Comment on Closed Session
4. Adjourned to Closed Session
At 5:35 p.m., the City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, and Assistant City Manager adjourned to Closed Session to discuss the following:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to G.C. § 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
At 5:44 p.m., Mayor Roy Francis join the Closed Session.
At 6:08 p.m., the City Manager and Assistant City Manager left Closed Session.
At 6:09 p.m., the City Council and City Attorney adjourned to Closed Session to discuss the following:
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Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to G.C. § 54956.9(d)(2) Potential Cases: Four
At 6:52 p.m.., Closed Session ended.
Reconvene and Statement from Closed Session
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Regular Business at 6:30 P.M.
Call Meeting to Order - At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Francis called the Regular City Council Meeting to order.
Closed Session Announcement: City Attorney Michael Maurer reported there was no reportable action.
2. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Roy Francis, Mayor Pro Tempore Norm Zezula, and Council Members Brian Bergman, Carey Klingfus, and Dennis Laherty
Absent: None
Vo Pages city Attor Manana Maurer, He her Doug at Fina Ma Manager Angle Martinez, Public Works Specialist Grace Andres, and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Deputy Joseph Valencia.
Flag Salute
Presentations, Commendations and Proclamations
A. Recognition of La Habra Heights Improvement Association for Gym Park Doors Donation
5. Public Comments
Committee Comments
City Council Comments
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8. Administrative Reports
A. City Manager's Report
B. City Attorney's Report
C. Community Development Report
D. Fire Chief's Report
E. Sheriffs Department Report
Consent Calendar
Action: Moved (Laherty), seconded (Bergman), and voted unanimously to approve consent items 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17.
Waive Reading in Full of All Ordinances, Resolutions and Meeting Minutes on the Agenda
11. Treasurer's Report for April 2022
12. Minutes: May 9, 2022 - Regular City Council Meeting
13. Minutes: May 16, 2022 - Special City Council Meeting
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
15. City Updates and Discussion Regarding COVID-19
16. Resolution Adopting FY 2022-23 Projects 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
17. Funding Agreement between the County of Los Angeles and 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
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Pulled for Review
Action: Moved (Francis), seconded (Bergman), and voted unanimously to approve consent item 10.
10. Warrant Report for May 2022
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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, 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 connectior with the project and provide additional information
At 7:52 p.m., Mayor Francis opened the Public Hearing.
At 7:55 p.m., Mayor Francis closed the Public Hearing.
Action: Moved (Bergman), seconded (Laherty) and voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2022-12 establishing the FY 2022-23 Fire Prevention, Protection, and Life Safety Services Special Tax rates.
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 Assessment District No. 7 for Fiscal Year 2022-23
At 7:59 p.m., Mayor Francis opened the Public Hearing.
At 8:03 p.m., Mayor Francis closed the Public Hearing.
Action: Moved (Francis), seconded (Bergman) and voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2022-13 confirming the assessment and ordering the levy for Street maintenance Assessment District No. 7 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 4 JUNE 13, 2022
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
Reigols, Cloria, Regarding Employmene Benets and Salary ofes 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 tor 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, Resolutions No. 2021-18
At 8:04 p.m., Mayor Francis opened the Public Hearing.
At 8:04 p.m., Mayor Francis closed the Public Hearing.
Action: Moved (Francis), seconded (Bergman), and voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2022-14 adopting and implementing the FY 2022-23 budget; adopt Resolution No. 2022-15 establishing the salary and benefits rates for all classes of employment and superseding Resolution No. 2021-16; adopt Resolution No. 2022-16 establishing the FY 2022-23 Gann Limit at $5,819,634; and adopting Resolution No. 2022-17 adopting the Statement of Investment Policy and delegation of investment authority to the City Treasurer.
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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 Eiectors 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
Action: Moved (Francis), seconded (Bergman), and voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution No. 2022-19 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.
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 Action: Moved (Bergman), seconded (Francis), and voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution No. 2022-20 without filing written arguments regarding Measure _ _ and directing the City Attorney to prepare the impartial analysis.
23. 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Action: Moved (Bergman), seconded (Laherty), and voted unanimously to accept the report and direct staff to file the report with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
24. Discussion of online building permit process and online building inspection scheduling
Action: Moved by City Council consensus to table the item.
25. Discussion of granting time extensions for Planning approvals and Building Permits due to COVID-19
Action: Moved (Klingfus), seconded (Laherty), and voted unanimously to direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution granting a onetime two-year time extension for Planning approvals and Building Permits to be presented for consideration at a future meeting.
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26. Discussion of on street parking violations
Action: Moved (Klingfus), seconded (Laherty), and voted unanimously for the City Manager to review all parking tickets issued in the last 60 days and to create an Ad Hoc Committee that consists of Mayor Francis and Mayor Pro Tempore Zezula to consider future modification of on-street parking requirements.
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27. Individual Council Member Information Items and/or Required Meeting Attendance Reports
Action: No action taken.
28. Public Comments on Items not on the Agenda (One Minute) Adjourn Meeting - At 8:50 p.m., Mayor Francis adjourned the meeting.
Submifted for Council Approval:
Fabiola Huerta, Cily Clerk
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