REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
1245 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, California 90631
Amended 4/4/2024
5:30 PM Closed Session
6:45
p.m. Regular Business
April 8, 2024
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.
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. PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:
A.
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 B.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) Potential Cases: Three (AMENDED 4/4/2024)
5. RECONVENE AND STATEMENT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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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.
PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF DMV/DONATE LIFE MONTH APRIL 2024 2024 04 08 ITEM NO 4A
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
D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
2023 04 08 ITEM NO. 8D
E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that items 9 through 12 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. 2024 04 08 ITEM NO. 9
10. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR MARCH 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2024 04 08 ITEM NO. 10
11. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2024 04 08 ITEM NO. 11
12. MINUTES: MARCH 11, 2024 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2024 04 08 ITEM NO. 12
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PUBLIC HEARING
13. 2024 ANNUAL BRUSH CLEARANCE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Open the public hearing to hear property owners’ protests, then close the public hearing following any comments; AND B.
Authorize the Fire Department to initiate inspections and proceed with brush clearance as necessary. 2024 04 08 ITEM NO. 13
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
14. UPDATE ON PROPOSED PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 459 WEST ROAD (APN 8237-009-002) BY THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS FROM RMX RESOURCES, LLC RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss this update on the proposed purchase of the subject property. 2024 04 08 ITEM NO. 14
15. LA HABRA HEIGHTS CLEAN WATER PROGRAM – UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the City's progress in upgrading its water quality and conservation program. 2024 04 08 ITEM NO. 15
16. AGREEMENT WITH NV5 FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Direct the City Attorney to prepare an agreement for On-Call Professional Engineering Services with NV5; AND B.
Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement. 2023 04 08 ITEM NO. 16
17. MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the City’s progress on upgrading its code enforcement program and the concept of establishing a City Prosecutor’s office and provide appropriate direction to staff. 2024 04 08 ITEM NO 17
18. PROPOSED FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFFING MODEL
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed Fire Department Staffing model. 2024 04 08 ITEM NO 18
19. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the project updates report. 2024 04 08 ITEM NO 19
20. WINTER STORM 2024 CLEANUP COST UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss this report on the City's cleanup response following the severe winter storms of February 2024. 2024 04 08 ITEM NO 20
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. 2024 04 08 ITEM NO 21
22. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE) -------------------------------- END OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS --------------------------------
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