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
September 9, 2024
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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).
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
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: Five
B.
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957
Title: Interim City Manager
CLOSED SESSION
OPENING CEREMONIES
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5. RECONVENE AND STATEMENT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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.
National Preparedness Month Proclamation
B.
Recognize Resident Drew Katonak
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
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17. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ENTITLED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE WITH WARE DISPOSAL, INC. FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-27: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE WITH WARE DISPOSAL, INC. FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-27 approving an exclusive franchise with Ware Disposal, Inc. for solid waste handling services in the City; and B.
and authorize the Mayor to sign the franchise agreement. 2024 09 09 ITEM #17
2024 09 09 ITEM #17 Agreement
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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. 2024 09 09 ITEM #9
10. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR AUGUST 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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11. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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12. MINUTES: AUGUST 12, 2024 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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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. 2024 09 09 ITEM #13
14. 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. 2024 09 09 ITEM #14
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PUBLIC HEARING
15. PROTEST HEARING - UNPAID BRUSH CLEARANCE COSTS RESOLUTION NO. 2024-25: 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. 2024-25 confirming the report of costs incurred by the city and authorizing the assessments as liens to be placed on the tax rolls effective September 9, 2024; OR B.
Amend the charges to be assessed and placed as liens as follows: _______________________, and adopt Resolution No. 2024-25 2024 09 09 ITEM #15
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
16. SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES FOR FIRE STATION IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 2024-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR PASSAGE OF SENATE BILL 977 AND HOUSE RESOLUTION 1814 TO PROVIDE CRITICAL FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ESSENTIAL FIRE FACILITIES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-26 supporting passage of Senate Bill 977, the Fire Station Act, and House Resolution Number 1814; AND B.
Authorize the Mayor to contact La Habra Heights’ Federal Officials requesting support for this important legislation. 2024 09 09 ITEM #16
18. PROPOSAL TO PREPARE UPDATED COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND A CITYWIDE FEE FOR SERVICE STUDY RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Select Revenue & Cost Specialists to perform the Cost Allocation Plan and Fee for Service Study; B.
Direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary contract; and C.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in the amount of $24,850 2024 09 09 ITEM #18
19. FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION AWARD OF CONTRACT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Award the Construction Management and Inspection contract to NV5 in the amount of $168,159; AND B.
Authorize the Finance Manager to amend the FY 2024-25 budget to increase account number 101-450PWD-6830 by $72,186; AND C.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts in a form approved by the City Attorney. 2024 09 09 ITEM #19
20. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached Employment Agreement with Rafferty Wooldridge as City Manager/City Clerk for the City. 2024 09 09 ITEM #20
21. GATE REPLACEMENT OF LARGE AND SMALL HORSE ARENAS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Authorize the Finance Manger to amend the budget to increase account 101-450PWD-6610 by $5,975.00; AND B.
Authorize the City Manager to sign the Purchase Order per the City’s Purchasing policy; AND C.
Authorize staff to schedule work with Wolverine Fence to complete the work. 2024 09 09 ITEM #21
22. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2024 09 09 ITEM #22
23. CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT FOR GRANT ADVOCACY SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Review and discuss the concept of retaining professional advocacy services to advance the City’s efforts to obtain grant funding; and B.
Provide direction to staff on the concept of retaining professional advocacy services related to potential grant funding. 2024 09 09 ITEM #23
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24. 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 09 09 ITEM #24
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