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Votes at a glance: La Habra Heights council approves liens, contracts and personnel actions
Summary
At its Sept. 9 meeting the council adopted resolutions and authorized contracts including brush-clearance liens (Res. 2024-25), construction management for street work (NV5), a fee-study contract award, a city manager employment agreement, and a purchase order for park gate replacement.
La Habra Heights’ City Council took multiple formal actions during its Sept. 9 meeting. Key outcomes recorded in the meeting minutes include: 1) adoption of brush‑clearance assessment liens, 2) awards of several contracts for city projects and studies, 3) approval of a city manager employment agreement, and 4) authorization of a purchase order for park gate replacement.
Brush‑clearance liens: The council adopted Resolution 2024‑25 to confirm costs incurred for unpaid brush‑clearance work and to authorize assessments on five properties to be placed on the tax rolls effective Sept. 9, 2024. Staff noted the option of lien recording and answered questions about foreclosure timing and total lien amounts.
Fee and cost‑allocation study: The council approved selecting Revenue and Cost Specialists to perform the citywide fee and cost allocation analysis and authorized the city attorney to prepare a contract; the council authorized the city manager to award the contract for $24,850. The overall vendor proposal cited in the packet was $48,850, and staff said the award will include a review of current fees and potential inclusion of the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority costs.
Street‑improvement project construction management: For the 2024–25 street improvement program, the council approved awarding construction‑management and inspection services to NV5, accepting a reduced proposal and authorizing a contract in the amount of $168,001.59 and related budget amendments.
City manager employment agreement: The council approved an employment agreement appointing Raffery Wilkridge as city manager and city clerk for a three‑year term with automatic one‑year extensions, specified salary and benefits, a $300 monthly automobile allowance in lieu of a city vehicle, and a four‑month severance if dismissed without cause.
Gate replacement at riding arenas: Acting on a public comment about horse safety and staff recommendations, the council authorized a budget amendment of $5,975 and directed staff to issue a purchase order to Wolverine Fence to replace gates at the large and small horse arenas.
How the council voted: Roll‑call votes and recorded yes votes appear in the transcript for the items above. Where the meeting recorded individual votes, the minutes list the affirmative votes of councilmembers Zazula, Pespiza, Engelhardt, Laherty and Bergman on the Ware Disposal resolution; votes on other items are recorded as passed by roll call in the minutes.
What’s next: Staff will return with follow-up materials where required (contract documents, agenda backup, vendor scopes) and will implement the approved contracts and lien recordings per standard administrative procedures.
