SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
1245 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, California 90631
Adjourned from Regular City Council Meeting of July 10, 2023 5:30 PM Closed Session
6:45
p.m. Regular Business
July 17, 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Designated Representative: City Manager
Unrepresented Employees: All City Employees
B.
SECURITY OF PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Consultation with: California Joint Powers Authority
C.
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
D.
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 E.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) Potential Cases: One
F.
CITY ATTORNEY 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.
Los Angeles County Vector Control District
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
7. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
7. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
B.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
C.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
2023 07 10 CC ITEM NO. 8C.pdf
D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
2023 07 10 CC ITEM NO. 8D.pdf
E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
2023 07 10 ITEM NO. 8E
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
7. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
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. 2023 07 10 ITEM NO 9
10. WARRANT REPORT FOR JUNE 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2023 07 10 CC ITEM NO. 10
11. MINUTES: JUNE 12, 2023 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2023 07 10 CC ITEM NO. 11
12. 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 07 10 CC ITEM NO. 12
13. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES SURVEY UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file. 2023 07 10 CC ITEM NO. 13
14. ACCEPT DONATION OF DISHWASHER FOR FIRE STATION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Accept the gift from Susan Gandy; AND
B.
Thank Susan Gandy for their generosity.
2023 07 10 CC ITEM NO. 14
15. PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve resident Albert Villagomez as a new member of the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Committee. 2023 07 10 CC ITEM NO. 15
16. FINAL COMMUNITY YARD SALE ACCOUNTING
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file. 2023 07 10 CC ITEM NO. 16
17. DISCUSS REGARDING ROADS FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file. 2023 07 10 CC ITEM NO. 17
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17. DISCUSS REGARDING ROADS FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file.
PUBLIC HEARING
18. ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 18: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES AND REQUESTING LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO PLACE SUCH CHARGES ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 TAX ROLL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Overrule protests, if any, and adopt Resolution No. 2023-18 confirming the report of delinquent solid waste disposal fees to become a lien against the properties as of July 10, 2023; OR B.
Amend the charges to be assessed and placed as a lien as follows: _______________________, and adopt Resolution 2023-18. 2023 07 10 CC ITEM NO. 18
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
19. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2023-19 TO BECOME SUBJECT TO UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES RESOLUTION NO. 2023-19: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, TO BECOME SUBJECT TO CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-19, becoming subject to the uniform public construction cost accounting procedures set forth in the Act including repairs and maintenance contracts; AND B.
Direct the City Manager or designee to take any action necessary for the City to become subject to the uniform public construction costs accounting procedures set forth in the Act; AND C.
Direct the City Manager to conform to all internal policies related to Resolution No. 2023-19. 2023 07 10 CC ITEM NO. 19
20. DISCUSSION REGARDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION PROHIBITING VEHICLES IN EXCESS OF THREE TONS ON CITY STREETS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2023 07 10 CC ITEM NO. 20
21. DISCUSSION REGARDING PARAMEDIC MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2023 07 10 CC ITEM NO. 21
22. REQUEST FOR SCANNER AND HARD DRIVES FOR HISTORICAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council appropriate $1,000 from the General Fund to account 101-110CCL-6510, City Council Special Departmental Expense, for the City to purchase the requested equipment and supplies. 2023 07 10 CC ITEM NO. 22
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23. 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 07 10 CC ITEM NO. 23
24. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
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