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
December 11, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
Potential Cases: One
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.
Recognition of LASD Deputy Joseph Valencia
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. HONOR OUTGOING MAYOR NORM ZEZULA
A.
Comments by Council colleagues and public;
B.
Comments by outgoing Mayor.
7. SELECT MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Appoint Council Member ________________ to serve as Mayor; AND B.
Appoint Council Member ________________ to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore. 2023 12 11 ITEM NO. 7
8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council appoint Council Members to the various committees and organizations. 2023 12 11 ITEM NO. 8
9. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
10. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
B.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
C.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
2023 12 11 ITEM NO. 11C
D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
2023 12 11 ITEM NO. 11D
E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that items 12 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.
12. 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 12 11 ITEM NO. 12
13. WARRANT REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2023 12 11 ITEM NO. 13
14. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2023 12 11 ITEM NO. 14
15. MINUTES: OCTOBER 18, 2023 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2023 12 11 ITEM NO. 15
16. MINUTES: NOVEMBER 13, 2022 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2023 12 11 ITEM NO. 16
17. 2024 CITY MEETING SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the meeting schedule for 2024. 2023 12 11 ITEM NO. 17
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
18. CONSIDERATION OF HIRING A TEMPORARY PROJECT MANAGER CONSULTANT AND EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement with Retired Annuitant Tom Robinson for Temporary Extra Help Employment. 2023 12 11 ITEM NO. 18
19. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2023 12 11 ITEM NO. 19
20. CONSIDERATION OF HOLIDAY CLOSURE SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the requested holiday closure schedule as indicated in the staff report. 2023 08 21 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 12 11 ITEM NO. 21
22. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
ADJOURN MEETING
UPON ADJOURNMENT OF THE MEETING, PLEASE LEAVE THE ROOM PROMPTLY AND TAKE YOUR PERSONAL BELONGINGS WITH YOU TO ALLOW STAFF TO CLEAN UP AND CLOSE THE BUILDING. IF YOU ARE RECORDING, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONVERSATIONS THAT TAKE PLACE FROM THIS POINT FORWARD MAY BE PRIVATE, ARE NOT PART OF THE PUBLIC MEETING, AND CONSENT OF ALL PARTIES TO THE CONVERSATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO RECORDING.