REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
1245 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, California 90631
5:30 PM Closed Session
6:45
p.m. Regular Business
July 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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) Potential Cases: Three
B.
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957
Title: Interim City Manager
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
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
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D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
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E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that items 9 through 11 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 07 08 ITEM # 9
10. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR MAY 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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11. MINUTES: JUNE 10, 2024 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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PUBLIC HEARING
12. ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES RESOLUTION NO. 2024-21: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES AND REQUESTING LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO PLACE SUCH CHARGES ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 TAX ROLL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Overrule protests, if any, and adopt Resolution No. 2024-21 confirming the report for delinquent solid waste disposal fees to become a lien against the properties as of July 8, 2024; OR B.
Amend the charges to be assessed and placed as liens as follows: _______________________, and adopt Resolution 2024-21. 2024 07 08 ITEM # 12
13. ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE FEES RESOLUTION NO. 2024-22: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE FEES AND REQUESTING LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO PLACE SUCH CHARGES ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 TAX ROLL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Overrule protests, if any, and adopt Resolution No. 2024-22 confirming the report of delinquent sewer service fees to become a lien against the property as of July 8, 2024; OR B.
Amend the charges to be assessed and placed as a lien as follows: _______________________, and adopt Resolution 2024-22. 2024 07 08 ITEM # 13
14. PROTEST HEARING - UNPAID BRUSH CLEARANCE COSTS RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING A REPORT OF COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY’S BRUSH CLEARANCE PROGRAM; CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS SET FORTH IN SUCH REPORT; AND DIRECTING THAT SUCH ASSESSMENTS BE COLLECTED ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Overrule protests, if any, offered during protest hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2024-23 confirming the report of costs incurred by the city and authorizing the assessments as liens to be placed on the tax rolls effective July 8, 2024; OR B.
Amend the charges to be assessed and placed as liens as follows: _______________________, and adopt Resolution No. 2024-23. 2024 07 08 ITEM # 14
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
15. REGIONAL SAFE, CLEAN WATER DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AT THE PARK IN THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss this report, and take such action as it deems appropriate. 2024 07 08 ITEM # 15
16. LA HABRA HEIGHTS PLANNING MUNICIPAL SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROJECTS IN FY 2024-2025 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss this report and provide such direction as it deems appropriate. 2024 07 08 ITEM # 16
17. ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT AT THE PARK
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Authorize staff obtain a proposal from NV5 for preparing Plans and Specifications and bid documents for the Accessibility Improvements project at The Park.
B.
Authorize staff to request an advance draw down of two years of future CDBG allocations to provide funding to support the Accessibility Improvements project at The Park. 2024 07 08 ITEM # 17
18. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2024 07 08 ITEM # 18
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19. 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 07 08 ITEM # 19
20. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
ADJOURN MEETING
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