CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Stan Carroll called the Special Meeting of the La Habra Heights City Council to order at 7:40 p. m. at the Community Center, 1245 N. Hacienda Road, La Habra Heights, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Those present: Mayor Stan Carroll, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Borrowe, Councilmembers Douglas, Klein, and Millsap. Also present City Manager Hendrickson; Fire Chief Nielsen, Planning Director Brady; Planning Technician Doppieri; City Attorney Colantuono, Deputy City Engineer Lang, and SheriffŐs Deputy Varo.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Mark Wang led the flag salute.
4. PRESENTATION
Presentations to ŇLos Compadres Students of the YearÓ local high school graduates in recognition of their outstanding scholastic achievements and citizenship.
Kathy Sauble, Emergency Preparedness Chairperson gave a report on matters pertaining to the CommitteeŐs efforts in Emergency Preparedness.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS ON THE AGENDA AND NOT ON THE AGENDA
FINANCIAL MATTERS
5. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS – June 2003
Councilmember Millsap moved to Receive and file. Councilmember Klein seconded the motion. Vote: 5 - 0
6. TREASURERŐS REPORT – May 2003
Councilmember Millsap moved to Receive and file. Councilmember Klein seconded the motion. Vote: 5 - 0
STANDARD MOTIONS
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the City Council Meeting of June 12, 2003.
Councilmember Klein moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of June 12, 2003 as written. Mayor Pro Tem Borrowe seconded the motion.
Vote: 4 - 1. Mayor Carroll abstained from the vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR
8. It is recommended that Item 8(a) be acted upon simultaneously by one motion of the City Council unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Councilmember or a member of the audience.
8.a. HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PROJECT
June, 2003 Status Report for Heights Christian School
Councilmember Klein moved to receive and file the Heights Christian School June report. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Borrowe and approved as follows: Vote: 5 - 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM – WEED CLEARANCE CHARGES – UNIMPROVED PROPERTIES
Public hearing to hear protests regarding the Fiscal Year 2002-03 L.A. County weed clearance charges, and order the county Auditor to enter the assessments against the respective parcels located in the City of La Habra Heights.
Councilmember Klein moved to approve L.A. County Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Weed Abatement charges and instructed the County Auditor to file the assessments. Mayor Pro Tem Borrowe seconded the motion. Vote: 5 - 0.
OLD BUSINESS
10. CITY LOGO CONTEST
The CityŐs current logo has been used for the past 25 years. It has been proposed that a contest for a new ŇCity LogoÓ be held on September 20, 2003 during the 25th Anniversary Picnic at The Park. The City CouncilŐs approval is necessary in order to hold the contest.
Mayor Pro Tem Borrowe moved to approve staffŐs recommendation. Motion failed for lack of a second. Councilmember Klein moved to receive and file this report. Mayor Carroll seconded the motion. Vote: 4 – 1. Mayor Pro Tem Borrowe voted no.
NEW BUSINESS
11. NATIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The City of La Habra Heights provides its part-time, seasonal and temporary employees deferred compensation (457) in lieu of Social Security as required by law. There have been several changes that require the City to update our plan to be in compliance with the new Economic Growth a Tax Relieve Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA).
Councilmember Klein moved to approve Resolution 03-23. Mayor Pro Tem Borrowe seconded the motion. Vote: 5 - 0.
12. ROAD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 – FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
The Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 requires that assessment levels be set annually for each of the five years for the Citywide Street Maintenance Assessment District 3. The attached resolution will confirm the 2003-04 assessments.
Councilmember Klein moved to approve Resolution 03-24. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Douglas and approved as follows: Vote: 5 - 0.
13. PREVENTION AND PROTECTION SERVICES – FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
Confirmation of the fire tax rate for fiscal year 2003-04 to be placed on property tax bills for all parcels of non-exempt real property within the City of La Habra Heights.
Councilmember Klein moved to approve Resolution 03-25 as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Millsap and approved as follows: Vote: 5 – 0.
14. AMENDMENT TO WEED ABATEMENT HEARING PROCESS
Councilmember Klein moved to continue this item to the July 24, 2003 Special Meeting and directed staff to come back with a discussion of their proposed Weed Abatement process and how to handle it administratively. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Millsap and approved as follows: Vote: 5 – 0.
15. POLICY FOR REQUESTING CITY ATTORNEY AT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Attendance of the City AttorneyŐs Office at Planning Commission meetings must be requested by either the Planning Director, the Planning Commission Chairperson, or the City Manager, and must be authorized by the City Manager. If the City Attorney is not requested to be present at the meeting, and the City Attorney believes he needs to be present, the City Attoney may also request authorization from the City Manager to attend. The decision of the City Manager shall be final.
Mayor Pro Tem Borrowe moved to approve policy as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Douglas and approved as follows:
AYES: Borrowe, Douglas and Millsap
NOES: Carroll and Klein
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
16. CITY MANAGERŐS REPORT
17. CITY ATTORNEYŐS REPORT
18. PLANNING DRIECTORŐS REPORT
19. CITY ENGINEERŐS REPORT
20. FIRE CHIEFŐS REPORT
21. SHERIFFŐS DEPARTMENT REPORT
22. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA AND NOT ON THE AGENDA
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Carroll moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m. to the Special City Council Meeting of July 17, 2003. Seconded by Councilmember Klein and approved as follows:
The meeting was then adjourned into Closed Session.