La Habra Heights — 2024-04-08

City Council

#1 Closed Session
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
#2 Closed Session
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 Closed Session
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
#4 Closed Session
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: Three (AMENDED 4/4/2024)
#5 Closed Session
5. RECONVENE AND STATEMENT FROM CLOSED SESSION\n------------------------------- END OF CLOSED SESSION --------------------------------\nREGULAR BUSINESS AT 6:30 P.M.
#1 Item
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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10. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR MARCH 2024\nRECOMMENDATION: Approve.\n2024 04 08 ITEM NO. 10
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11. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2024\nRECOMMENDATION: Approve.\n2024 04 08 ITEM NO. 11
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12. MINUTES: MARCH 11, 2024 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING\nRECOMMENDATION: Approve.\n2024 04 08 ITEM NO. 12\n------------------------------- END OF CONSENT CALENDAR --------------------------------\nPUBLIC HEARING
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13. 2024 ANNUAL BRUSH CLEARANCE PROGRAM\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\nA. Open the public hearing to hear property owners’ protests, then close the\npublic hearing following any comments; AND\nB. Authorize the Fire Department to initiate inspections and proceed with\nbrush clearance as necessary.\n2024 04 08 ITEM NO. 13\n------------------------------- END OF PUBLIC HEARING --------------------------------\nADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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14. UPDATE ON PROPOSED PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 459\nWEST ROAD (APN 8237-009-002) BY THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS\nhttps://la-habra-heights.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=925 4/6\n4/5/24, 12:41 PM Regular City Council Meeting\nFROM RMX RESOURCES, LLC\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss this update on the\nproposed purchase of the subject\nproperty.\n2024 04 08 ITEM NO. 14
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15. LA HABRA HEIGHTS CLEAN WATER PROGRAM – UPDATE\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss the City's progress\nin upgrading its water quality and\nconservation program.\n2024 04 08 ITEM NO. 15
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16. AGREEMENT WITH NV5 FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING\nSERVICES\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\nA. Direct the City Attorney to prepare an agreement for On-Call\nProfessional Engineering Services with NV5; AND\nB. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement.\n2023 04 08 ITEM NO. 16
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17. MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss the City’s progress\non upgrading its code enforcement\nprogram and the concept of establishing\na City Prosecutor’s office and provide\nappropriate direction to staff.\n2024 04 08 ITEM NO 17
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18. PROPOSED FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFFING MODEL\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\napprove the proposed Fire Department\nStaffing model.\n2024 04 08 ITEM NO 18\nhttps://la-habra-heights.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=925 5/6\n4/5/24, 12:41 PM Regular City Council Meeting
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19. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss the project updates\nreport.\n2024 04 08 ITEM NO 19
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2. ROLL CALL\nA. Carol Engelhardt, Mayor\nhttps://la-habra-heights.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=925 2/6\n4/5/24, 12:41 PM Regular City Council Meeting\nB. John Pespisa, Mayor Pro Tempore\nC. Brian Bergman, Council Member\nD. Dennis Laherty, Council Member\nE. Norm Zezula, Council Member
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20. WINTER STORM 2024 CLEANUP COST UPDATE\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss this report on the\nCity's cleanup response following the\nsevere winter storms of February 2024.\n2024 04 08 ITEM NO 20
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21. 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.\n2024 04 08 ITEM NO 21
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22. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
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4. PRESENTATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS\nA. PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF DMV/DONATE LIFE MONTH\nAPRIL 2024\n2024 04 08 ITEM NO 4A
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
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7. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
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8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS\nA. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT\nB. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT\nC. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT\nD. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT\n2023 04 08 ITEM NO. 8D\nE. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT\nCONSENT CALENDAR\nIt is recommended that items 9 through 12 be acted on by one motion of the City Council unless a\nCouncil Member requests a separate discussion and/or action on an item.
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9. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND\nMEETING MINUTES ON THE AGENDA\nhttps://la-habra-heights.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=925 3/6\n4/5/24, 12:41 PM Regular City Council Meeting\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.\n2024 04 08 ITEM NO. 9