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City of La Habra Heights
Regular Meeting of the La Habra Heights City Council
June 12, 2023
Closed Session Opening Ceremonies
Call Meeting to Order - At 5:30 p.m., Mayor Zezula called the Regular City Council meeting to order.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Norm Zezula, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Engelhardt, and Council Members Brian Bergman, Dennis Laherty and John Pespisa
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Fabiola Huerta, City Attorney Michael Maurer, Assistant City Manager Rafferty Wooldridge, and Administrative Assistant Christina Aguilar
3. Public Comment on Closed Session
4. Adjourned to Closed Session
At 5:31 p.m., the City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, and Consultant Eric Witten adjourned 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
At 6:10 p.m., Eric Witten left Closed Session.
B. SECURITY OF PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Consultation with: California Joint Powers Authority
C. EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957
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Title: City Attorney
At 6:26 p.m., Council Member Laherty left Closed Session.
At 6:29 p.m., Council Member Laherty returned to Closed Session.
At 6:33 p.m., The City Council, City Manager and City Attorney left Closed Session.
Reconvene and Statement from Closed Session
- End of Closed Session -
Regular Business at 6:30 P.M.
Call Meeting to Order - At 6:41 p.m., Mayor Zezula called the Regular City Council Meeting to order.
Action: Open Session will reconvene to Closed Session. City Attorney reported there will be no reportable action from Closed Session.
2. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Norm Zezula, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Engelhardt, and Council Members Brian Bergman, Dennis Laherty and John Pespisa
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Fabiola Huerta, City Attorney Michael Maurer, Assistant City Manager Rafferty Wooldridge, Interim Fire Chief Mitch Brookhyser, Finance Manager Angie Martinez and Public Works Specialist Grace Andres Also Present via Zoom: None
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
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Los Angeles County Vector Control District Update by Catherine Houwen Public Comments
Committee Comments
City Council Comments
Administrative Reports
A. City Manager's Report
B. City Attorney's Report
C. Community Development Report
D. Fire Chief's Report
E. Sheriff's Department Report
Consent Calendar
Action: Moved (Bergman), seconded (Laherty) and voted 5-0 unanimously to approve consent items 9 through 11 and 13 through 20.
Waive Reading in Full of All Ordinances, Resolutions and Meeting Minutes on the Agenda
10. Warrant Report April 2023
11. Treasurer's Report for April 2023
13. Minutes: May 25, 2023 - 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. Solid Waste Collection Services Survey Update
16. Accept Donation of Chairs for Fire Department Kitchen Table
17. Accept Donation of Television for Training Room in Fire Dorm
18. Accept Donation of Mattresses for Fire Dorm
19. Resolution Adopting FY 2023-24 Project List Funded by SB 1 (Gas Tax) Revenues
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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
20. Los Angeles Urban County Community 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
Pulled for Review
12. Minutes: May 8, 2023 - Regular City Council Meeting Action: Moved (Engelhardt), seconded (Bergman) and voted 5-0 to approve item 12 the May 8, 2023 Regular City Council meeting minutes.
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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
At 7:27 p.m., Mayor Zezula opened the Public Hearing.
At 7:27 p.m., Mayor Zezula closed the Public Hearing.
Action: Moved (Bergman), seconded (Laherty) and voted 5-0 unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2023-12 establishing the FY 2023-24 Fire Prevention, Protection, and Life Safety Services Special Tax rates.
Requested: Council Member Pespisa requested discussion regarding the Fire Tax.
Mayor Zezula tasked the current Fire Department ad hoc committee with the discussion.
22. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Levy and Collection of Assessment District No. 7
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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 At 7:36 p.m., Mayor Zezula opened the Public Hearing.
At 7:37 p.m., Mayor Zezula closed the Public Hearing.
Action: Moved (Bergman), seconded (Laherty) and voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution No. 2023-13 confirming the assessment and ordering the levy for Street Maintenance Assessment District No. 7 for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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
At 7:45 p.m., Mayor Zezula opened the Public Hearing.
At 7:46 p.m., Mayor Zezula closed the Public Hearing.
Action: Moved (Laherty), seconded (Bergman) and voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution No. 2023-14 adopting and implementing the FY 2023-24 budget with an inclusion to amend the Building Inspector step increase; adopt Resolution No. 2023-15 establishing the salary and benefits rates for all classes of employment and superseding Resolution No. 2022-15; adopt Resolution No. 2023-16 establishing the FY 2023-24 Gann Limit at $6,436,803; adopt Resolution No. 2023-17 adopting the Statement of Investment Policy and delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer.
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- End of Public Hearing
Administrative Items
24. Pavement Management Program 2023-2028 Final Report Presentation Action: By consensus of the City Council return item to Roads Advisory Committee before presenting to City Council.
At 8:05 p.m., Mayor Zezula left the dias.
At 8:09 p.m., Mayor Zezula return the dias.
25. Engineering Services for Heli-Hydrant Site
Action: The City Council requested additional information from staff regarding the use of different material.
26. Authorize Execution of Agreements for Brush Clearance/Vegetation Management Contractors
Action: Moved (Pespisa), seconded (Laherty) and voted 5-0 to approve the Professional Service Agreements for Brush Clearance/Vegetation Management with the six (6) recommended contractors in a form approved by the City Attorney and list the Contractors on an Approved Brush Clearance Contractors List for three (3) years.
27. Type | Combination Pumper Bids
Action: Received and filed.
28. Engineering and Architectural Design Services for Fire Department Apparatus Bay
Requested: Council Member Pespisa requested additional design bids along with additional information from pre-fabrication companies and an itemized detail of the NV5 proposal.
29. Code Enforcement ad hoc Committee Membership
Action: Received and filed.
30. Discussion Regarding Roads Funding
Action: By consensus of the City Council, direction was given to the Roads Advisory Committee to discuss options for future roads funding and provide recommendations to the City Council.
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APPROVED AS SUBMITTED ON JULY 17, 2023 6 June 12, 2023
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31. Individual Council Member Information Items and/or Required Meeting Attendance Reports
Action: No action taken.
29. Public Comments on Items not on the Agenda (One Minute) Requested: Council Member Bergman requested discussion item regarding overweight vehicles on City streets.
Adjourn Meeting - At 8:54 p.m., Mayor Zezula adjoumed the meeting to Closed Session.
At 8:58 p.m., the City Council, City Manager and City Attorney reconvened to Closed Session.
At 10:08 p.m., Council Member Pespisa left Closed Session.
At 10:09 p.m., Council Member Pespisa returned to Closed Session.
At 10:27 p.m., Closed Session ended.
Submitted for Council Approval:
Chuntera Vanilen
Christina Aguilar, dministrative Assistant
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