La Habra Heights — 2024-03-11

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL\nA. Carol Engelhardt, Mayor\nB. John Pespisa, Mayor Pro Tempore\nC. Brian Bergman, Council Member\nD. Dennis Laherty, Council Member\nE. Norm Zezula, Council Member

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS

4. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:\nA. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\nPursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1) Case: Pavewest, Inc. v. City of\nLa Habra Heights, Superior Court of the State of California, County of\nLos Angeles, Case No. 22NWCV00270\nB. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION\nSignificant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)\nPotential Cases: One

5. RECONVENE AND STATEMENT FROM CLOSED SESSION\n-------------------------------- END OF CLOSED SESSION --------------------------------\nOPENING CEREMONIES

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

10. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2024\nRECOMMENDATION: Approve.

11. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2024\nRECOMMENDATION: Approve.

12. MINUTES: FEBRUARY 12, 2024 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING\nRECOMMENDATION: Approve.

13. ACCEPT DONATION OF MIXER AND COOKWARE FOR FIRE STATION\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\naccept the gifts from the La Habra\nHeights Improvement Association\n(LHHIA) and thank them for their\ngenerosity.

14. PROCLAMATION OF THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL STATE\nOF EMERGENCY DUE TO STORMS AND TORRENTIAL RAIN\nRESOLUTION NO. 2024-08: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF\nTHE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING AND\nEXTENDING THE EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION DUE TO TORRENTIAL\nRAIN EVENT\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\nratify and proclaim the continued\nexistence of a Local State of Emergency\ndue to storms and torrential rain and\nadopt Resolution No. 2024-08.\n------------------------------- END OF CONSENT CALENDAR --------------------------------\nPUBLIC HEARING

15. APPEAL OF STANDARDS MODIFICATION REQUEST PRJ 2017-053 TO\nCONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY\nDWELLING UNIT LOCATED AT 1730 KANOLA ROAD RESOLUTION NO.\n2024-09: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA\nHABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING THE PLANNING\nCOMMISSION APPROVAL OF STANDARDS MODIFICATION REQUEST\nPRJ 2017-053 TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND\nACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT LOCATED AT 1730 KANOLA ROAD\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\nA. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-09 affirming the Planning Commission\napproval of Standards Modification Request PRJ 2017-053 to construct\na new single-family residence and accessory dwelling unit located at\n1730 Kanola Road; OR\nB. Remand the decision back to the Planning Commission for further\nreview; OR\nC. Overturn the Planning Commission Approval of Standards Modification\nRequest PRJ 2017-053 and direct staff to prepare a resolution denying\nthe request.\n------------------------------- END OF PUBLIC HEARING --------------------------------\nADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

16. PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN RMX RESOURCES, LLC\nAND THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS REGARDING CITY PURCHASE OF\nPROPERTY LOCATED AT 459 WEST ROAD (APN 8237-009-002)\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\nreview the proposed Agreement and\ndetermine whether to proceed with the\npurchase.

17. FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\nreview and approve the Fiscal Year\n2023-24 mid-year budget amendment.

18. 2023 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\nA. Discuss the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report; AND\nB. Accept the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report; AND\nC. Direct staff to the file the report with the California Department of\nHousing and Community Development (HCD).

19. FIRE DEPARTMENT AND PARAMEDIC STAFFING UPDATE\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss the situation and\nprovide appropriate direction to staff.

2. ROLL CALL\nA. Carol Engelhardt, Mayor\nB. John Pespisa, Mayor Pro Tempore\nC. Brian Bergman, Council Member\nD. Dennis Laherty, Council Member\nE. Norm Zezula, Council Member

20. 2024 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT APPLICATION\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss.

21. MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss the concept of\nestablishing a City Prosecutor’s office\nand direct staff accordingly.

22. ROADS ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR PAVING OF\nHACIENDA ROAD\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss and provide\ndirection to staff.

23. LOCAL RECOVERY FROM FEBRUARY 2024 WINTER STORMS\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss.

24. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss.\n-------------------------------- END OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS --------------------------------

25. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL MEMBER INFORMATION ITEMS AND/OR\nREQUIRED MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\napprove meeting reports and receive\ngeneral comments, announcements,\nand/or suggestions from Members of the\nCity Council.

4. PRESENTATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS\nA. LA HABRA HEIGHTS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (LHHIA) -\nDONATION OF COOKWARE FOR THE FIRE STATION

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS

6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS

7. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS\nA. ANNOUNCE PLANNING COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT

8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS\nA. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT\nB. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT\nC. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT\nD. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT\nE. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT\nCONSENT CALENDAR\nIt is recommended that items 9 through 14 be acted on by one motion of the City Council unless a\nCouncil Member requests a separate discussion and/or action on an item.

9. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND\nMEETING MINUTES ON THE AGENDA\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\nwaive the reading in full of all\nordinances, resolutions and meeting\nminutes on the agenda, and direct the\nCity Manager to read by title only.