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City of La Habra Heights
Regular Meeting of the La Habra Heights City Council
September 9, 2024
Closed Session Opening Ceremonies
1. Call Meeting to Order - At 5:32 p.m., Mayor Engelhardt called the Regular City Council Meeting to order.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Carol Engelhardt, Mayor Pro Tempore John Pespisa, Council Members Brian Bergman, and Dennis Laherty
Absent: Council Member Norm Zezula
Also Present: City Manager Rafferty Wooldridge, City Attorney Todd Litfin, Deputy City Attorney Patrick Munoz and Administrative Assistant Christina Aguilar
3. Public Comment on Closed Session
4. Adjourned to Closed Session
At 5:32 p.m., the City Council, City Manager, Interim Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, and Deputy City Attorney adjourned to Closed Session to discuss the following:
At 5:33 p.m. Council Member Norm Zezula joined Closed Session.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) Potential Cases: Five
At 5:48 p.m. City Deputy Attorney Patrick Munoz and Interim Assistant City Manager Tom Robinson left Closed Session.
B. EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957
Title: Interim City Manager
At 6:05 p.m. City Manager Rafferty Wooldridge left Closed Session.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED ON OCTOBER 14, 2024
At 6:39 p.m. adjourned Closed Session.
5. Reconvene and Statement from Closed Session
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Regular Business at 6:30 P.M.
Call Meeting to Order - At 6:47 p.m., Mayor Engelhardt called the Regular City Council Meeting to order.
2. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Carol Engelhardt, Mayor Pro Tempore John Pespisa, Council Members Brian Bergman, Dennis Laherty, and Norm Zezula
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Rafferty Wooldridge, City Attorney Todd Litfin, City Deputy Attorney Patrick Munoz, Interim Assistant City Manager Tom Robinson, Finance Manager Angie Martinez, Fire Chief Mitch Brookhyser, Los Angeles County Sheriff Hector Beltran, and Administrative Assistant Christina Aguilar
Also Present via Zoom: None
3. Flag Salute
Action: No Reportable Action reported by City Attorney.
Mayor Carol Engelhardt pulled item # 17.
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.
At 7:12 p.m. Mayor Engelhardt opened the public hearing.
At 7:39 p.m. Mayor Engelhardt closed the public hearing.
Action: Moved (Bergman), seconded (Pespisa), and voted (5-0) to adopt Resolution 2024-27 approving an exclusive franchise with Ware Disposal, Inc. for the solid waste handling services in the City and authorize the Mayor to sign the franchise agreement.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED ON OCTOBER 14, 2024
2 4. Public Comments
Presentations, Commendations and Proclamations
A. National Preparedness Month Proclamation
B. Recognize Resident Drew Katonak
Committee Comments
7. City Council Comments
Administrative Reports
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A. City Manager's Report
B. City Attorney's Report
C. Community Development Report
D. Fire Chief's Report
E. Sheriff's Department Report
Consent Calendar
Action: Moved (Laherty), seconded (Pespisa), and voted (5-0) unanimously to approve consent items 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.
Waive Reading in Full of all Ordinances, Resolutions, and Meeting Minutes on the Agenda
10. Approval of Warrant Report for August 2024
11. Treasurer's Report for the Month of July 2024
12. Minutes: August 12, 2024 - Regular City Council meeting
13. Proposition a Fund Exchange with City of Hawaiian Gardens
14. Approval of Salary Schedule
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED ON OCTOBER 14, 2024
3 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.
At 7:51 p.m. Mayor Engelhardt opened the public hearing.
At 7:51 p.m. Mayor Engelhardt closed the public hearing.
Action: Moved (Bergman), seconded (Zezula), and voted (5-0) to overrule protests, if any, offered during protest hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2024-25 confirming the report of cost incurred by the city and authorizing the assessments as liens to be placed on the tax rolls effective September 9, 2024.
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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.
Action: Bergman moved approval to adopt Resolution No. 2024-26 supporting passage of Senate Bill 977, the Fire Station Act, and House Resolution Number 1814 and authorize the Mayor to contact La Habra Heights' Federal Officials requesting support for this important legislation.
18. Proposal to prepare updated Cost Allocation Plan and a Citywide Fee for Service Study
Action: Moved (Pespisa), seconded (Laherty), and voted (5-0) to select revenue and cost specialist to perform the Cost Allocation Plan and Fee for Service Study. Direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary contract and authorize the Mayor to sign the franchise agreement.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED ON OCTOBER 14, 2024
4 19. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Street Improvement Project - Construction Management and Inspection Award of Contract
At 8:12 p.m. Council Member Pespisa recused himself from the dias.
Action: Moved (Bergman), seconded (Laherty), (abstain Pespisa) and voted (4-0) to award the Construction Management and Inspection contract to NV5 in the amount of $169,159 and authorize the Finance Manager to amend the FY 2024-25 budget to increase account number 101-450PWD-6830 by $72, 186. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts in a form approved by the City Attorney.
At 8:15 p.m. Council Member Pespisa rejoined the meeting.
20. City Manager/City Clerk Employment Agreement
Action: Moved (Pespisa), seconded (Laherty), and voted (5-0) to approve the Employment Agreement with Rafferty Wooldridge as City Manager/City Clerk for the City.
21. Gate Replacement of large and smali Horse Arenas
Action: Moved (Bergman), seconded (Pespisa), and voted (5-0) to authorize the finance manager to amend the budget to increase account 101-450PWD-6610 by $5,975 and authorize the City Manager to sign the purchase order per the City's Purchasing Policy.
Authorize staff to schedule work with Wolverine to complete the work.
22. Project Updates and Deadlines
Action: Reviewed and discussed.
23. Consideration of Contract for Grant Advocacy services Action: Council decided to bring item back next month.
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23. Individual Council Member information items and/or required Meeting Attendance Reports
Action: No action taken.
24. Public Comments on Items not on the Agenda (One Minute) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED ON OCTOBER 14, 2024
5 Adjourn Meeting - At 8:44 p.m., Mayor Engelhardt adjourned the meeting.
Submitted for Council Approval:
Chrater Raile
Christina Aguilar, Administrative Assistant
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
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