SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
1245 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, California 90631
5:30 PM Closed Session
6:30
p.m. Regular Business
October 14, 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: Two
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.
Recognize La Habra Heights Improvement Association for the Community Yard Sale B.
Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority Citizens Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC) & Vector Control Update by Catherine Houwen
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
2024 10 14 ITEM # 8E
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that items 9 through 13 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 10 14 ITEM # 9
10. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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11. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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12. MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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13. MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 - SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
14. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES TRANSITION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2024 10 14 ITEM # 14
15. EMERGENCY REPAIR TO MAINLINE WATER PIPE AT THE PARK RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Receive and file this report as public record showing the nature of the emergency and the City Manager’s authorization to proceed pursuant to the provisions of the City’s purchasing policy section 2.10.100 (C) and Public Contract Code section 22050; AND B.
Authorize the Finance Manager to amend the budget for $12,170 in account 101-450PWD-6610 for the mainline repair by Coleman’s Landscape. 2024 10 14 ITEM # 15
16. DESIGN OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – ZONE 3 AND ZONE 5 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Award the Professional Engineering Design Services contracts to NV5 in the amount of $158,700; AND B.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. 2024 10 14 ITEM # 16
17. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2024 10 14 ITEM # 17
18. THE PARK EQUESTRIAN ACCESS TRAIL AT THE INTERSECTION OF EAST AND HACIENDA ROAD RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2024 10 14 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 10 14 ITEM # 19
20. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
ADJOURN MEETING
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