REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
1245 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, California 90631
No Closed Session
6:30
p.m. Regular Business
January 8, 2024
*Pursuant to AB 361 and City Council Resolution No. 2021-25, this meeting will be a hybrid meeting in which Council Members may join virtually.
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
The public may physically attend City Council meetings. Social distancing is still required inside City Hall. Due to limited designated seating, members of the public will be allowed to enter on a first come, first served basis. To protect Council Members, members of the public and staff, face masks are required for all unvaccinated individuals and for staff. Members of the public who are vaccinated can enter City Hall without a mask if proof of vaccination is provided. The City will evaluate the current circumstances before each meeting to decide if it is safe to change ongoing COVID-19 safety protocols in place. Members of the public may also go to www.Lhhcity.org
to view the live broadcast of the City Council meeting.
The public may provide public comments on any agenda item or item not on the agenda during Item No. 5, PUBLIC COMMENTS and during each public hearing via phone at (562) 694-6302 Ext. 0. If you would like to provide public comment via telephone, please begin your call once the Mayor calls the meeting to order.
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. In addition, each member of the public may also speak during the second Public Comment segment for no more than one minute concerning matters not on the agenda. 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. All Public Comments shall be made in accordance with Section 6 and Section 8 of the City of La Habra Heights Rules of Procedure.
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. (Govt. Code 65009(b)(2))
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
A.
Carol Engelhardt, Mayor
B.
John Pespisa, Mayor Pro Tempore
C.
Brian Bergman, Council Member
D.
Dennis Laherty, Council Member
E.
Norm Zezula, Council Member
3. FLAG SALUTE
4. PRESENTATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A.
Ruth Bibb, Recognition for the donation to the La Habra Heights Fire Department
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
2024 01 02 ITEM NO 8C
D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
2024 01 02 ITEM NO 8D
E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
2024 01 02 ITEM NO 8E
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that items 9 through 16 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 Interim City Manager to read by title only. 2024 01 02 ITEM NO 9
10. WARRANT REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2024 01 08 ITEM NO. 10
11. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2024 01 08 ITEM NO. 11
12. MINUTES: DECEMBER 11, 2023 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2024 01 02 ITEM NO 12
13. ACCEPT DONATED FUNDS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM RUTH BIBB RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council accept Ruth Bibb’s donation; increase the Fire Department Budget line item 260-710FIR-6550 by $100 and direct Staff to file Form 801 with the Fair Political Practices Commission once the funds have been spent 2024 01 02 ITEM NO 13
14. ADOPT LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM FOR 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the Legislative Platform for 2024. 2024 01 02 ITEM NO 14
15. ADOPTION OF FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION FORM 806
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION FORM 806 REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO OUTSIDE COMPENSATED POSITIONS TO CONFORM WITH SECTION 18702.5 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, AS AMENDED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-01 and direct the City Clerk to post FPPC Form 806 on the City's website with the mandated information. 2024 01 02 ITEM NO 15
16. INSTALLATION OF LED LIGHT FIXTURES AT THE PARK
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Authorize the Finance Manager to amend FY 2023-24 budget to increase account 101-450PWD-6610 by $2,354.10 for the parts and labor; AND B.
Authorize the Finance Manager to amend FY 2023-24 budget to increase account 101-450PWD-6510 by $684.00 for the boom lift rental; AND C.
Authorize staff to schedule Berokoff Electrical to complete the work. 2024 01 02 ITEM NO 16
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
17. CONSIDERATION AND DIRECTION REGARDING CITY PURCHASE OF THE SURFACE PROPERTY AT 459 WEST ROAD, LA HABRA HEIGHTS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review the proposed terms of the purchase of the Property, provide any direction regarding such terms to City staff, and indicate whether the Council is supportive of finalizing the transaction. 2024 01 02 ITEM NO 17
18. REQUEST FOR PARK SPONSORSHIP - LA HABRA HEIGHTS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (LHHIA) COMMUNITY YARD SALE EVENT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the annual sponsorship of the LHHIA Community Yard Sale based on the finding that this event meets all the criteria for City sponsorship. 2024 01 02 ITEM NO 18
19. CONSIDERATION AND DIRECTION REGARDING PURCHASE OF A TYPE 1 FIRE ENGINE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of a Pierce Saber Triple Combination Engine from South Coast Fire Equipment, and purchase orders for: LA-RICS compliant radios and installation for the new Type 1 Fire Engine and Type 3 Fire Engine 772, new fire hose, extrication system, and Miller rope rescue system. 2024 01 02 ITEM NO 19
20. NEW CITY LIMIT SIGN DESIGN AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Select a new City Limit sign design option; AND
B.
Authorize the Finance Manager to amend FY 2023-24 budget to increase account 101-450PWD-6510 by $1,800 for the signs, labor, and materials. 2024 01 02 ITEM NO 20
21. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2024 01 02 ITEM NO 21
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22. 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. 2024 01 02 ITEM NO 22
23. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
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