REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
1245 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, California 90631
5:30 PM Closed Session
6:30
p.m. Regular Business
October 9, 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: 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.
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
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 10 09 ITEM NO. 8C
D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
2023 10 09 ITEM NO. 8D
E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that items 9 through 14 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 10 09 ITEM NO 9
10. WARRANT REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2023 10 09 ITEM NO 10
11. 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 10 09 ITEM NO 11
12. ACCEPT DONATION OF PARKING LOT LIGHT FIXTURES FOR THE PARK RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Accept the gift from Council Member John Pespisa; AND
B.
Thank Council Member John Pespisa for their generosity. 2023 10 09 ITEM NO 12
13. PROPOSITION A FUND EXCHANGE WITH CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposition A Assignment Agreement with the City of Hawaiian Gardens and authorize the City Manager to enter into the agreement for the exchange of Proposition A funds. 2023 10 09 ITEM NO 13
14. CONSIDER WAIVER OF ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEES FOR CANONITA DRIVE ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council waive the encroachment permit fee and authorize staff to issue a no fee encroachment permit to close Canonita Drive on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. for a neighborhood block party. 2023 10 09 ITEM NO 14
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
15. APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached salary schedule reflecting all City positions and associated salaries to meet the CalPERS requirements of Government Code § 20636 (b)(1) and CCR § 570.5 California Code of Regulations. 2023 10 09 ITEM NO 15
16. REVIEW OF ANIMAL KEEPING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss and provide direction to the Planning Commission and staff. 2023 10 09 ITEM NO 16
17. DISCUSS REGARDING ROADS FUNDING (CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 21, 2023) RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2023 10 09 ITEM NO 17
18. RECLASSIFY CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER POSITION FROM PART-TIME TO FULL-TIME RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council reclassify the Code Enforcement Officer from part-time to full-time and authorize the Finance Manager to amend FY 2023-24 budget to increase Salaries and Benefits by $30,582.64 for the full-time Code Enforcement Officer position 2023 10 09 ITEM NO 18
19. APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council confirm its appointment of Rafferty Wooldridge as Interim City Manager and approve an agreement for a 10% pay increase while serving in this capacity. 2023 10 09 ITEM NO 19
20. CONSIDERATION OF HIRING A SPECIAL CONSULTANT TO THE CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2023 10 09 ITEM NO 20
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21. 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 10 09 ITEM NO 21
22. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
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