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
6:45
p.m. Regular Business
June 12, 2023
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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.
SECURITY OF PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Consultation with: California Joint Powers Authority
C.
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957
Title: City Attorney
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
A.
David and Lisa Hanson, Recognition for donation to the La Habra Heights Fire Department B.
Marlene Garcia, Recognition for donation to the La Habra Heights Fire Department C.
Marlene Garcia, Diana Garcia Taylor and Jesmar Properties, Recognition for donation to the La Habra Heights Fire Department D.
Susan Brooks, Recognition for Community Yard Sale
E.
Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority Citizens Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC) Update by Catherine Houwen F.
Los Angeles County Vector Control District Update by Catherine Houwen
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 06 12 ITEM NO 8C
D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
2023 06 12 ITEM NO 8D
E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
2023 06 12 ITEM NO 8E
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that items 9 through 20 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 06 12 ITEM NO 9
10. WARRANT REPORT FOR MAY 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2023 06 12 ITEM NO 10
11. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR APRIL 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2023 06 12 ITEM NO 11
12. MINUTES: MAY 8, 2023 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2023 06 12 ITEM NO 12
13. MINUTES: MAY 25, 2023 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2023 06 12 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 06 12 ITEM NO 14
15. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES SURVEY UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file. 2023 06 12 ITEM NO 15
16. ACCEPT DONATION OF CHAIRS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT KITCHEN TABLE RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Accept the gift from Dave and Lisa Hansen; AND
B.
Thank Dave and Lisa Hansen for their generosity.
2023 06 12 ITEM NO 16
17. ACCEPT DONATION OF TELEVISION FOR TRAINING ROOM IN FIRE DORM RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Accept the gift from Marlene Garcia; AND
B.
Thank Marlene Garcia for their generosity.
2023 06 12 ITEM NO 17
18. ACCEPT DONATION OF MATTRESSES FOR FIRE DORM
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Accept the gift from Jesmar Properties; AND
B.
Thank Marlene Garcia and Diana Garcia Taylor for their generosity. 2023 06 12 ITEM NO 18
19. RESOLUTION ADOPTING FY 2023-24 PROJECT LIST FUNDED BY SB 1 (GAS TAX) REVENUES RESOLUTION NO. 2023-10: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-10 approving the FY 2023-24 project list funded by SB 1 to be submitted to the California Transportation Commission. 2023 06 12 ITEM NO 19
20. LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM BY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE, TO SIGN A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-11 and authorize the Mayor or designee to execute the CDBG Program Participating City Cooperation Agreement with the County of Los Angeles. 2023 06 12 ITEM NO 20
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PUBLIC HEARING
21. ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL FIRE TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-12: 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 2023-24; 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. 2023-12 establishing the FY 2023-24 Fire Prevention, Protection, and Life Safety Services Special Tax rates. 2023 06 12 ITEM NO 21
22. FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 7 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-13: 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 2023-24 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. 2023-13 confirming the assessment and ordering the levy for Street Maintenance Assessment District No. 7 for Fiscal Year 2023-24. 2023 06 12 ITEM NO 22
23. CONSIDERATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, SALARIES AND BENEFITS RESOLUTION, GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT, AND STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-14: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING REVENUE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-15: 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. 2023-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FOR THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-17: 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. 2022-17 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. 2023-14 adopting and implementing the FY 2023-24 budget; AND D.
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-15 establishing the salary and benefits rates for all classes of employment and superseding Resolution No. 2022-15; AND E.
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-16 establishing the FY 2023-24 Gann Limit at $6,436,803; AND F.
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-17 adopting the Statement of Investment Policy and delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer. 2023 06 12 ITEM NO 23
FY 2023-24 Budget - Attachment 8
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
24. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 2023-2028 FINAL REPORT PRESENTATION RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve and adopt the Pavement Management Program 2023-2028 Final Report and approve the budget program to achieve a weighted PCI of 75 over a five-year schedule 2023 06 12 ITEM NO 24
25. ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HELI-HYDRANT SITE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Award the Professional Engineering Design Services contract for the concrete pad and driveway around the Heli-Hydrant to NV5 in the amount of $27,500; AND B.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. 2023 06 12 ITEM NO 25
26. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS FOR BRUSH CLEARANCE/ VEGETATION MANAGEMENT CONTRACTORS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Service Agreements for Brush Clearance/Vegetation Management with the six (6) recommended contractors in a form approved by the City Attorney; AND B.
List the Contractors on an Approved Brush Clearance Contractors List for three (3) years. 2023 06 12 ITEM NO 26
27. TYPE I COMBINATION PUMPER BIDS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff. 2023 06 12 ITEM NO 27
28. ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT APPARATUS BAY RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff. 2023 06 12 ITEM NO 28
29. CODE ENFORCEMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file. 2023 06 12 ITEM NO 29
30. DISCUSSION REGARDING ROADS FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council direct the Roads Advisory Committee to discuss options for future roads funding and provide recommendations to the City Council. 2023 06 12 ITEM NO 30
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31. 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 06 12 ITEM NO 31
32. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
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