Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
City Hall at 6:30 p.m.
Adjourned Investment Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
City Hall at 3:00 p.m.
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Clean Air Utility Vehicle
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The City of La Habra Heights partnered with the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) in the Local Government Partnership Program to jumpstart the South Coast AQMD’s 2016 Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP). The AQMP serves as the official roadmap for reaching federal clean air goals and relies in part on incentive-based programs and initiatives, in addition to regulatory approaches, to foster air pollution reductions within the regional air basin. The Local Government Partnership Program provides additional funding, beyond funding provided through the AB 2766 Subvention Fund Program to assist local agencies in implementing clean air programs that are consistent with the stated goals in the AQMP. The program emphasizes an accelerated transition to zero and near-zero emission vehicles and essential supporting infrastructure.
The City was granted funds to purchase an on-road, light duty, zero emission electric utility vehicle. On December 20, 2018, a 2019 Club Car 710 LSV utility vehicle was delivered to the City, which was purchased through the Local Government Partnership Program. The vehicle will not only support a clean air goals, but will become a valuable tool to assist in the daily operations and beautification of the City. The vehicle will be used to move debris and small bulky items from The Park, City Hall and other locations.
If you see City staff driving the new utility vehicle on City streets, look for the MSRC logo and remember that it is part of the City of La Habra Heights’ contribution to clean air.
The Utility Vehicle will be on display at City Hall for the month of January.
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FISCAL YEAR 2017-18
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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Paving on all streets was completed on Thursday, January 10, 2019. The remainder of the project consists of installing berms and striping. Due to the current wet weather, it is estimated that the project will be completed by the end of January.
For questions about the project, please contact Construction Manager Peter Salgado at
peter.salgado@nv5.com
or (949) 585-0477 or Construction Inspector Henry Hovakimian at henry.hovakimian
@nv5.com
or (562) 716-7113.
Please check the City's website through the link below for paving schedule updates.
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Special City Council Meeting
Republic Services of Southern California Performance Review of Contractor’s Service Quality
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
City Hall at 6:30 p.m.
The City Council directed staff to initiate a Performance Review of Contractor’s Service Quality for Republic Services. Pursuant to Section 10.1.2 of the City’s Solid Waste Services agreement, the City has notified Republic Services of the intent to hold a Performance Review on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. The public hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will occur before the City Council in the City Council Chambers. This will be a special City Council meeting which will be open to the public.
In addition, pursuant to Section 10.1.3 of the agreement, the City requested a Performance Satisfaction Survey. The survey was mailed to all properties within the City, is currently available through the link below, and hard copies can be requested by calling City Hall at (562) 694-6302. Survey responses should be returned directly to the City. The survey results will also be discussed at the February 19, 2019 hearing.
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Let us know what you think...
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Republic Services
provides exclusive waste and recycling collection services for residential and commercial accounts in the Heights.
Answering this questionnaire is an opportunity for you to let us know what works well today and where the City should target improvements to services in the future.
Thank you in advance for your participation!
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Paramedic Membership Program
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The Paramedic Membership Program (PMP) is an official subscription program of the City of La Habra Heights. The City designed this program to protect residents and businesses from out-of-pocket expenses related to First Responder/Emergency Medical Treatment provided by the La Habra Heights Fire Department.
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The City of La Habra Heights received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles. With these funds, the City will pay the $45.00 cost of the Paramedic Membership Program for 170 senior households for calendar year 2019.
The GRANT is available to household subscriptions on a first-come, first-serve basis. To be eligible for the GRANT program, a household member must be 55 years and older, and a La Habra Heights resident.
Please see 2019 Paramedic Membership Program application for more information.
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In celebration of the 2019 Lunar New Year, there will be various events at Hsi Li Temple (3456 Glenmark Dr, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745). Electronic message boards will be deployed on Hacienda Road to notify motorists of potential traffic delays between February 5th and February 17th.
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California Assembly Bill No. 485
(Pet Stores, Breeding and You)
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Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control
Assembly Bill no. 485 became a law at the start of 2019. Click below to read about this new law on the LA County Animal Care & Control blog...
Read more
animalcare.lacounty.gov
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LA County Pets App - Test Version
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The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) App allows you to quickly and easily search all of the County’s animal care centers. Whether you are searching for your lost pet, looking to adopt a new pet or need license services, with just a few clicks you can access all the dogs, cats and rabbits housed at the seven Los Angeles County animal care centers.
There is always room for improvement, so DACC needs your feedback. Download the app on you mobile device and test it out. Give them your feedback by clicking
here
.
To download the DACC App, please click the link below.
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The American Red Cross is currently facing a blood emergency!
Upcoming opportunities to give blood near you:
Brea Masonic Center
500 E Imperial Highway, Brea, CA 92821
Saturday, January 19, 2019
8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Fullerton Blood Donation Center
1144 Rosecrans Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92833
Saturday, January 19, 2019
7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Fullerton Blood Donation Center
1144 Rosecrans Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92833
Sunday, January 20, 2019
7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Hacienda Heights Community Center
1234 Valencia Avenue, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Sunday, January 20, 2019
9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Rowland High School
2000 S. Otterbein Avenue, Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Monday, January 22, 2019
8:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
For more information on how you could help, please visit the American Red Cross website by clicking below.
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Help Metro Design their New Bus System, and Get a Free TAP Card!
(You Might Even Win a Transit Pass)
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Come to any public workshop between January 8, 2019 and February 6, 2019 to help redesign the bus system.
Meet Metro staff, learn about the study and share your thoughts on how to improve LA's bus system. Metro wants your thoughts on bus routes, frequencies, day and times of operation. Stop in any time during the workshop hours.
For more information about the project and to find a workshop location near you, visit Metro's website by clicking the links below.
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FAMILIES AFFECTED BY LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAUSD) STRIKE WILL HAVE ACCESS TO SNACKS, PROGRAMS, AND FEES WAIVED AT SELECTED LOS ANGELES COUNTY PARKS
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Following approval by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the Department of Parks and Recreation will provide open gym, expand snack programs, and free programming at six community regional parks during the LAUSD teachers strike, not to exceed 30 days.
The following parks will provide special programming from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
- Jesse Owens Community Regional Park, 9651 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles
- Ted Watkins Memorial Park, 1335 E. 103 St., Los Angeles
- Victoria Community Regional Park, 419 E. 192 St., Carson
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Park, 7600 Graham Ave., Los Angeles
- El Cariso Community Regional Park, 13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar
- Belvedere Community Regional Park, 4914 E. Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles
The Board of Supervisors also approved waiving admission, parking and other associated fees for LAUSD students and their custodians during school hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Descanso Gardens in La Canada-Flintridge; Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia; South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes Estates; and Virginia Robinson Gardens in Beverly Hills.
Additionally, County Supervisors authorized the Department of Parks and Recreation to work with the Los Angeles County Public Library to expand children’s snack programs to libraries.
“We understand the challenges many households and children are facing as the strike continues,” said John Wicker, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation. “The selected county parks will provide children with an opportunity to spend quality time in a safe environment.”
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Avoid Soil Erosion Caused
by Heavy Rains
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(Images retrieved from https://www.wikihow.com)
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Soil erosion is common during harsh weather conditions, such as heavy rains and hard winds. Thankfully, there are several ways to prevent your topsoil from being eroded.
What is soil erosion?
Soil erosion occurs when soil is removed and transported to other locations. This can be a major problem if you have landscaping such as plant beds or a garden. Here are some ways to protect your planting and prevent soil erosion:
Apply Mulch
A useful way to help prevent topsoil from being washed or blown away is to apply mulch. Apply a layer on top of the soil to help soak up water and protect against rain impact.
Create Windbreaks
Create natural wind barriers by planting rows of trees or shrubs. Evergreen trees or large bushes around the windward exposure area will help prevent erosion in those areas. This option is particularly helpful if soil often blows across your land.
Use Geotextiles
Geotextiles are fabrics that can be used to protect your topsoil. This is an effective method because it will stabilize the soil without disturbing any growing vegetation. Use this method to help prevent sloped areas of your land from storm damage.
Add Plantings
Planting vegetation, shrubs and trees will help keep the soil in place. The roots in particular will establish a system that stabilizes the soil and prevents erosion. Planting vegetation is the most natural way to prevent soil erosion.
(Retrieved from https://olympiclawn.net)
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5 Home Security Tips for Dealing with Door-to-Door Solicitors
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Regardless if the front of your neighborhood has a "no solicitors" sign, you can still expect that there will be some brazen door-to-door salespeople that will test the limits.
Here are 5 home security tips for dealing with door-to-door solicitors:
1. Never open the door to someone that you do not know.
This is one of the most basic home security guidelines that you should always follow. By not opening the door, you will not be giving the stranger easy access to your household or any inhabitants inside.
If you have an active neighborhood watch program in your community, recommend that no one open doors to solicitors. If your entire neighborhood practices this, salespeople would have no reason to solicit in your neighborhood.
2.Always look through the peephole to see who is at the door.
Under no circumstances should you ever open your front door before looking through the peephole to see who is there. This is an excellent home security best practice to teach your children as well.
3. Do not get into a conversation with solicitors through your front door.
If a door-to-door salesperson is aggressive enough to knock on your door despite the "no soliciting" sign, he or she will likely try anything to get a conversation started. If you take part in the conversation (even through the door), you are encouraging the salesperson to stay. Instead, saying "no thank you" and walking away will send the right message.
4. If you are outside, do not let a solicitor approach you.
It is much easier for a solicitor to start a conversation with a homeowner if both parties are outside. Instead of engaging in conversation with the solicitor and encouraging him or her to follow you inside, just say "no thank you" as the solicitor approaches your house and walk inside. Do not forget to lock the door behind you. This will send a clear message to the solicitor that you are not interested in what he or she is selling.
5. Watch where a solicitor heads next after knocking on your door.
If you notice that the solicitor seems to be doing anything suspicious such as looking in windows, testing doors, entering backyards, or any other suspicious behavior, call the police immediately. Working together as a community is the best way to enhance home security and reduce the risk of solicitor-related crime.
(Retrieved from https://www.jandjsecurity.com)
*If you notice any suspicious activity, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department at (626) 330-3322 right away.
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Solicitation in the City of La Habra Heights
Pursuant to Chapter 4.9 of the City of La Habra Heights Municipal Code, no person shall engage in solicitation within the City without having obtained a permit from the City Manager authorizing such solicitation. All persons to whom permits for solicitation have been issued, shall carry and furnish an identification card at all times when soliciting. Identification cards shall include the permit number, the name and address of the permittee, a statement describing the permittee’s purpose and activity, the signature of the permittee’s chief executive officer, the name and signature of the solicitor to whom the card is issued, the specific period of time during which the solicitation is authorized, and shall have printed prominently thereon in red: ‘This identification card is not an endorsement of the solicitation by the City of La Habra Heights or any of its officers or employees.’
No person shall solicit unless he or she exhibits an identification card of a form approved by the City Manager and, before commencing the solicitation, the solicitor shall read it to the person solicited or present it to the person solicited, allowing sufficient time for inspection.
The City’s Municipal Code also provides the following guidelines for the manner of solicitation and prohibitions:
A. No person shall solicit without a permit and identification card;
B. No person shall solicit within the City after the permit issued by the City has expired;
C. No person shall solicit at any dwelling where there is a sign indicating "No Solicitations," "Do Not Disturb," or any other indication that the occupants do not wish to be solicited or in any other way have their privacy disturbed;
D. No person shall touch, come into physical contact with, or affix any object to the person of any member of the public, without first receiving express permission therefore from such member of the public;
E. No person shall persistently and demandingly solicit any member of the public after such member of the public expresses his or her desire not to be solicited;
F. No person shall intentionally and deliberately obstruct the free movement of any member of the public on any street, sidewalk or other place or in any place open to the public generally;
G. No person shall threaten any injury or damage to any member of the public who declines to be solicited;
H. No person shall misrepresent his or her physical or mental health while soliciting;
I. No person shall alter an identification card issued or approved by the City without the express approval of the City Manager;
J. No person shall solicit funds in the City for any purpose other than purpose(s) specified in the application upon which the permit was issued;
K. No person shall, while standing in any portion of the public right-of-way, including but not limited to public streets and driveways, solicit, or attempt to solicit, employment, business, or contributions of money or other property, from any person traveling in a vehicle along a public right-of-way, including, but not limited to, public streets or driveways; and
L. No person shall, while the occupant of a moving vehicle, solicit, or attempt to solicit, business or contributions of money or other property, from a person that is within the public right-of-way.
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ShakeAlertLA Earthquake Early Warning App
If you live in Los Angeles County, download the
ShakeAlertLA
earthquake early warning app and get notified during the critical seconds before an earthquake hits.
The app can also be used to prepare for an earthquake, get details on recent earthquakes, and find help after an earthquake.
ShakeAlertLA
is available for both Apple and Android devices and available in both English and Spanish.
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City of La Habra Heights
1245 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
(562) 694-6302
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