REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
1245 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, California 90631
5:30 p.m. Closed Session
7:00
p.m. Regular Business
May 8, 2023
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
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
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. (Gov. Code 65009(b)(2).
CLOSED SESSION
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
A.
Norm Zezula, Mayor
B.
Carol Engelhardt, Mayor Pro Tempore
C.
Brian Bergman, Council Member
D.
Dennis Laherty, Council Member
E.
John Pespisa, Council Member
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:
A.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Gov. Code § 54956.8
Agency Negotiators: Fabiola Huerta, City Manager and Michael Maurer, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: RMX Resources LLC
Property: 8237-009-002
B.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case: Pavewest, Inc. v. City of La Habra Heights, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, Case No. 22NWCV00270 C.
SECURITY OF PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Consultation with: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Industry Sheriff’s Station D.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) Potential Cases: Two
5. RECONVENE AND STATEMENT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
A.
Norm Zezula, Mayor
B.
Carol Engelhardt, Mayor Pro Tempore
C.
Brian Bergman, Council Member
D.
Dennis Laherty, Council Member
E.
John Pespisa, Council Member
3. FLAG SALUTE
4. PRESENTATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
7. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
B.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
C.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
2023 05 08 ITEM NO 8C
D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
2023 05 08 ITEM NO 8D
E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
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. 2023 05 08 ITEM NO 9
10. WARRANT REPORT FOR APRIL 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2023 05 08 ITEM NO 10
11. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MARCH 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2023 05 08 ITEM NO 11
12. MINUTES: APRIL 10, 2023 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2023 05 08 ITEM NO 12
13. MINUTES: APRIL 22, 2023 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2023 05 08 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. 2023 05 08 ITEM NO 14
15. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES SURVEY UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file. 2023 05 08 ITEM NO 15
16. PUENTE HILLS HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY CITIZENS TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC) APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council appoint Roy Francis to the current vacant position with the Puente Hill Habitat Preservation Authority - Citizens Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC). 2023 05 08 ITEM NO 16
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
17. REPORT OF PROPOSED ANNUAL INCREASE OF CITY MANAGER SALARY AND APPROVAL OF THIRD AGREEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive an oral report summarizing the recommendation for a final action on the salary increase for the City Manager and approve the Third Amendment to the City Manager/City Clerk’s Employment Agreement. 2023 05 08 ITEM NO 17
18. FIRE DEPARTMENT DORM HVAC REPLACEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Authorize the Finance Manager to amend the FY 2022-23 budget to increase account 260-710FIR-6610 by $12,500 to replace the HVAC system in the Fire Department Dorm; AND B.
Authorize the City Manager to sign the Purchase Order per the City’s purchasing policy; AND C.
Authorize staff to schedule S&R Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. to complete the work. 2023 05 08 ITEM NO 18
19. ADDITIONAL BRUSH CLEARANCE AND TREE TRIMMING OF CITY PROPERTY BETWEEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PARKING LOT AND CREEK RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Authorize the Finance Manager to amend the FY 2022-23 budget to increase account 101-450PWD-6657 by $10,075 for landscape maintenance and tree trimming of the area between the Fire Department parking lot and creek; AND B.
Authorize the City Manager to sign the Purchase Order per the City’s purchasing policy; AND C.
Authorize staff to schedule CA Arborist Complete Tree Care Inc. to complete the work. 2023 05 08 ITEM NO 19
20. TRIM TWENTY-TWO (22) PINE TREES AT THE PARK ALONG HACIENDA ROAD RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Authorize the Finance Manager to amend the FY 2022-23 budget to increase account 101-450PWD-6657 by $15,500 for pine tree trimming at The Park along Hacienda Road; AND B.
Authorize the City Manager to sign the Purchase Order per the City’s purchasing policy; AND C.
Authorize staff to schedule Mariposa Landscape Inc. to complete the work. 2023 05 08 ITEM NO 20
21. EXTENSION OF MULTI-FUNCTION PERIPHERALS LEASE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year lease and maintenance agreement with Sharp Business Systems for the City’s fleet of multi-function peripherals. 2023 05 08 ITEM NO 21
22. COUNCIL PRIORITIES/PRIORITY WORKSHOP
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2023 05 08 ITEM NO 22
23. FINANCIAL BUDGET REVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 10, 2023) RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council provide input to staff regarding the preliminary FY 2023-2024 Annual Operating Budget. 2023 05 08 ITEM NO 23
24. LETTER FOR PRIORITIES WORKSHOP ATTENDEES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2023 05 08 ITEM NO 24
25. CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT OF COMMITTEES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2023 05 08 ITEM NO 25
26. FIRE DEPARTMENT SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2023 05 08 ITEM NO 26
27. AUDIT COMMITTEE (BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE) MEMBERSHIP RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2023 05 08 ITEM NO 27
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28. 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. 2023 05 08 ITEM NO 28
29. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
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