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City of La Habra Heights
Adjourned Meeting of the La Habra Heights City Council
August 21, 2023
Closed Session Opening Ceremonies
Call Meeting to Order - At 5:31 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, and John Pespisa
Absent: Council Member Dennis Laherty
Also Present: 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. City Council, City Attorney, Assistant City Manager adjourned to closed session to discuss the follow:
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 tabra Heights, Superior Court of the State
of California, County of Los Angeles, Case No. 22NWCV00270 At 5:55 p.m. Assistant City Manager, Raffety Woolridge left closed session.
ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 AUGUST 21, 2023 C. CITY ATTORNEY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957
Title: City Attorney
At 6:42 p.m. closed session ended.
5. Reconvene and Statement from Closed Session
- End of Closed Session --
Regular Business at 6:30 P.M.
Call Meeting to Order - At 6:50 p.m., Mayor Zezula called the Regular City Council Meeting to order.
Announcement: City Attorney Michael Maurer reported there was no reportable action.
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 Attorney Michael Maurer, Assistant City Manager Rafferty Wooldridge, Fire Chief Mitch Brookhyser, Finance Manager Angie Martinez, Public Works Specialist Grace Andres, and Administrative Assistant Christina Aguilar Also Present via Zoom: None
3. Flag Salute
4. Presentations, Commendations and Proclamations
Public Comments
Committee Comments
7. City Council Comments
ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 2 AUGUST 21, 2023 Administrative Reports
A. City Manager's Report
B. City Attorney's Report
C. Community Development Report
D. Fire Chiefs Report
E. Sheriff's Department Report
Consent Calendar
A chion Moved (Laherty) seconded (Bergman) and voted 5-0 to approve consent items Waive Reading in Full of All Ordinances, Resolutions and Meeting Minutes on the Agenda
10. Warrant Report July 2023
11. Treasurer's Report for May 2023
12. Treasurer's Report for June 2023
13. Minutes: July 10, 2023 - Regular 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
Pulled for Review
15. Discuss Regarding Roads Funds (Continued From July 17, 2023) Action: Received and filed.
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APPROVED AS SUBMITTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 3 AUGUST 21, 2023 Administrative Items
16. Pavement Management Program 2023-2028 Final Report Presentation 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
Action: Continue item to future meeting.
17. Approval of Fiscal Year 2021-22 Street Improvement Project - Zone 2 Encanada Drive/Subtropic Drive Change Orders and Notice of Completion Action: Moved (Bergman), seconded (Pespisa) and voted 5-0 to approve to change Orders 1 - 4 in the amount of $21,974.86, accept FY 2021-22 Street Improvement Project - Zone 2 construction as complete and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
18. Installation of Automatic Swing Gate, Iron Fencing, and Chain Link Fence Around City Hall/Fire Dept Facilities
Action: Moved (Laherty), seconded (Pespisa) and voted 4-1 (Oppose Engelhardt) to authorize the Finance Manager to amend the budget to increase account 101- 450PWD- 3820 by $91,297 for the installation of the new fencing around City Hall/Fire Department Facilities, electrical work and trenching, authorize the City Manager to sign the purchase order per the City's purchasing policy with A-1 Fence Company and authorize staff to schedule A-1 Fencing to complete the work and proceed with trenching and electrical work as needed. Pespisa amended to delay or defer any construction if it will affect the apparatus bay construction.
19. Hardscaping of Heli-Hydrant Site
Action: Moved (Bergman), seconded (Pespisa) and voted 5-0 to approve the Finance Manager to amend the budget to increase account 260-710FIR-6650 by $64,960 to grade, place asphalt, a berm, speed bumps, drain and clear the rubble from the Heli- Hydrant area, authorize the City Manager to sign the purchase order per the City's purchasing policy with J.A. Salazar Construction & Supply Corp and authorize staff to schedule J.A. Salazar Construction & Supply Corp. to complete the work and proceed with hardscaping and clearing of the Heli-Hydrant site.
20. Engineering and Architectural Design Services for Fire Department Apparatus Bay
Action: Reviewed and discussed.
ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 4 AUGUST 21, 2023
21. Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Committee Request for Workshop
Action: Reviewed and discussed.
22. Code Enforcement Committee Recommendations
Action: Moved (Pespisa), seconded (Bergman) and voted 5-0 to approve the amended Code Enforcement Committee recommendation 1 through 3 which include the following
1. Proactive code enforcement policy for health and safety violation, 2. Set up budget line item for code enforcement and 3. Hire a full-time code enforcement officer. Also include hiring a plan checker.
23. Resolution and Letter of Opposition to Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission's Recommendation to Involuntary Rotate Deputies Every Five Years
Resolution 2023-20: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of La Habra Heights, California, Opposing the Recommendation of the Special Counsel to The Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission Regarding the Mandatory Rotation of Sheriff Patrol Deputies.
Action: Moved (Engelhardt), seconded (Laherty) and voted 5-0 to approve Resolution 2023-20 and authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter addressed to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
24. New Sign Request
Action: Moved (Pespisa), seconded (Bergman) and voted 5-0 to approve to approach improvement association and residents to submit design for future signs. -- End of Administrative Items--
Individual Council Member Information Items and/or Required Meeting Attendance Reports
Action: Reviewed and discussed.
24. Public Comments on Items not on the Agenda (One Minute) Adjourn Meeting - At 9:36 p.m., Mayor Zezula adjourned the meeting in memory of John Wible known as Doc Wible former Mayor of La Habra Heights in memory of his service given to the community.
ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 5 AUGUST 21, 2023 Submitted for Council Approval:
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Christina Aguilar Administrative Assistant
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ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 AUGUST 21, 2023