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City of La Habra Heights' Staff
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Guac Talk will be taking a short break during the holiday season. Look for a new edition of Guac Talk in your inbox on January 3, 2019.
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Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, January 14, 2019
City Hall at 6:30 p.m.
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FISCAL YEAR 2017-18
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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Paving on Reposado Drive from Hillside Court to Hacienda Road will take place on Thursday, January 3, 2019. EC Construction will be conducting dig outs and other minor work in this area before the paving takes place. During this time, vehicles will have access to the street with only occasional delays.
Paving will take place from 8:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2019 and will require street closures. If you live in the project area, please make arrangements to have cars parked elsewhere or moved from your driveway by 8:00 a.m. Trash service will take place before 7:30 a.m. on the day of paving. Residents are advised to expect traffic delays and use alternate routes whenever possible. Flaggers will be present during the street closures to direct traffic.
Work will begin on Lamat Road the week of January 7, 2019.
Please check the City's website through the link below for paving schedule updates due to weather.
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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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CLEARING OF DRAINAGE CHANNELS, DITCHES & INLETS,
SLOPE MAINTENANCE & ROADSIDE CLEARANCE
Clear and functioning drainage facilities and roadside clearance is imperative. Because La Habra Heights evolved from an agricultural community, there are several drainage facilities that run through or border residential properties.
While the City clears channels along major arterials such as Hacienda Road, we do not have the legal authority to clean channels on private property nor the resources to maintain all drainage within the street right of way. This notice shall serve as a friendly reminder that it is the responsibility of each resident to keep drainage facilities located within or fronting their property in working order. Please help by clearing debris, leaves, trash, dirt or anything that may obstruct normal operation or redirect the flow of water in those facilities.
In addition to maintaining storm channels and inlets, please do what you can to prevent your slopes from eroding onto the roads or neighboring properties. For example, put sandbags along the toe of the slope to reduce erosion. The City provides free sandbags at City Hall and sand in the lower parking lot of The Park.
Finally, the City requires
that property owners, at their own expense, cut, remove, and haul away vegetation within 3’ from the edge of pavement and 13’ 6” above the street pavement. This does not apply to cultivated and maintained ground such as green grass, ivy, succulents, or similar plants, provided that they do not form a fire hazard.
With the rainy season upon us, the City must enforce Municipal Codes pertaining to maintenance responsibilities of slopes and drainage facilities on or abutting your property. If your slopes erode or these drainage devices are not allowed to function properly, you may be held liable for necessary repairs or clean-up to neighboring or City property.
This is a serious matter and we hope you will join the City in preparation for the next rain. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Public Works Specialist Grace Andres at (562) 694-6302, ext. 222 or at publicworks@lhhcity.org.
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- A Message from Republic Services -
The City of La Habra Heights' Recycling and Solid Waste Provider
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As a reminder, Republic Services offices will be closed on
Tuesday, December 25th
and
Tuesday, January 1st
due to the holidays. Trash collection services will also operate on a one day delay for the rest of the week.
Republic Services would like to thank all its valued customers and apologize for any inconvenience the delay may cause.
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Tree-Cycle After the Holidays
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Republic Services will be accepting cut, real holiday trees at the curb starting Wednesday, December 26, 2018 through Friday, January, 4, 2019.
Be sure to remove all lights, ornaments, as well as the metal or plastic stand before setting the bare tree at the curb.
If the tree is more than 6 feet tall, please cut the tree in half for a safe and easy collection.
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If you decide to take your tree down after January 7, 2019, please cut it into pieces so it will fit into your yard waste container with the lid closed. Holiday wreaths and greenery could also go into your yard waste container for recycling.
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For regular trash collection service in La Habra Heights, Republic collects each cart (trash, recyclables and yard waste) separately. Burro and commercial service is collected differently. For these accounts, trash and recyclables are collected together, however, everyone can still do their part with
Empty, Clean and Dry
. Help by bagging your waste and wet materials, and leaving your recyclables loose for better sorting.
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THINGS TO KNOW FOR A
SAFE AND SWEET HOLIDAY SEASON FOR YOUR PETS
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In the midst of all the holiday celebrations, the County of Los Angeles Department of AnimaL Care and Control (DACC) would like to offer pet owners a few helpful tips to keep our furry friends safe. We can get so caught up with all of the holiday festivities, it is easy to forget about our four-legged family members. Our pets rely on us to keep them safe, so keep these important things in mind as you celebrate the holidays.
- Never feed or allow your pets to eat chocolate or other holiday candies. Chocolate can be toxic to dogs and cats and can cause death. If you witness or suspect your pet of eating chocolate, take him or her to a veterinarian without delay.
- Shiny ornaments on Christmas trees can be particularly attractive to curious pets. Dogs and cats can suffer serious injuries by chewing and swallowing pieces of tree ornaments.
- Many people add special liquid preservatives to the water in Christmas tree stands. Some of these products are harmful to pets that may drink from the water. Be sure to ask if your Christmas tree supplies are “pet safe,” before you buy them.
- Keep holiday season plants and flowers away from your pets. Many plants, such as Poinsettias, Christmas Candles, English Holly, Christmas Berry, Christmas Rose, and Mistletoe are poisonous to cats and dogs.
- Gift-wrappings can pose risks to dogs and cats. Your pets may be tempted to chew on wrapping paper or ribbon, which can be harmful if swallowed.
- Electrical wiring is tempting for cats to play with and dogs to chew. Your pet can suffer a severe shock or even be electrocuted by coming into contact with the electrical current in the line. Make sure your pets cannot climb onto areas that put wiring within their reach.
- Turkey is a particular favorite during the holiday season, but the bones easily splinter and should not be given to pets. Bone splinters can puncture an animal’s gastrointestinal tract, causing internal injury, which could result in death.
- Keep your pets away from alcoholic beverages. Do not let anyone offer a “sample” of your favorite libation to a pet.
- It is important to immediately clean up any loose tinsel, which can also obstruct a pet’s GI tract. Cats can be particularly enchanted with tinsel, so you may wish to skip this decoration. When decorating, hang tinsel and string lights high enough out of reach so they do not cause injury.
- Stick to your pet’s normal feeding and walking schedule if possible.
- When traveling with your pet, make sure it is secured in a carrier.
- If you are traveling without your pet, please make sure pet sitter has all the information that is needed such as feeding schedule, medication, your veterinarian’s phone number and address for emergencies, licensing and registration information, and an emergency contact who can assist them if necessary. An advance health care directive is a great document to have. Advance health care directives clearly spell out your directions regarding emergency health care and who is authorized to obtain it on your pet’s behalf.
With all the distractions and options for fun, do not forget that what your pet loves best is just spending time with you. Humans and pets alike adore shiny new presents but toys are worthless without someone to play with. The holidays can also be overwhelming for people too. The best present you can give your pet and yourself is nothing more than love and attention. Here is wishing you and your pets a loving, joyous holiday!
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You have the power to give an incredible gift. In the middle of the holiday hustle, one blood donation may help save up to three lives.
Come in to donate blood
December 20 through January 6
to receive a special long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt as our thanks for making time during this busy season, while supplies last.*
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A Very Merry Time to Save Energy
The holidays are upon us! But do not worry - you can spread holiday cheer and save energy at the same time. Save energy while staying joyous by simply switching your holiday lights to LEDs.
For more Holiday (Energy) saving tips, please visit the Energy Upgrade California by clicking below.
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Hosting a Holiday Party?
You Might Want to Brush Up On Social Host Liability
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Social host liability is the legal term for the criminal and civil responsibility of a person who furnishes liquor to a guest. Social host liability, also known as Dram Shop Liability, is a law active in 43 states and can vary depending on the state. Most of these laws also offer an injured person, such as the victim of a drunk driver, a method to sue the person who served the alcohol. There are circumstances under these laws where criminal charges may also apply.
While a social host is not liable for injuries sustained by a drunken guest (as they are also negligent), the host can be held liable for third parties, and may even be liable for passengers of the guest who have been injured in their car.
Before planning a party in your home, it is important to speak with your insurance agent or company representative about your homeowners coverage and any exclusions, conditions or limitations your policy might have for this kind of risk. Homeowners insurance usually provides some liquor liability coverage, but it is typically limited to $100,000 to $300,000, depending on the policy, which might not be enough.
Most importantly, whether you are hanging out with a small group of friends for cocktails or throwing a big family bash, remember that a good host is a responsible host, and takes steps to ensure guests get home safely if they have been drinking.
Tips to Protect Yourself and Guests
If you plan to serve alcohol at a party, here are some tips from the
Insurance Information Institute
to promote safe alcohol consumption and reduce your social host liability exposure:
- Understand your state laws. Before sending out party invitations, familiarize yourself with your state’s social host liability laws. These laws vary widely from state to state. Some states do not impose any liability on social hosts. Others limit liability to injuries that occur on the host’s premises. Some extend the host’s liability to injuries that occur anywhere a guest who has consumed alcohol goes. Many states have laws that pertain specifically to furnishing alcohol to minors.
- Consider venues other than your home. Hosting your party at a restaurant or bar with a liquor license, rather than at your home, will help minimize liquor liability risks.
- Hire a professional bartender. Most bartenders are trained to recognize signs of intoxication and are better able to limit consumption by party-goers.
- Promote Designated Driving. Encourage guests to choose a designated driver who can drive other guests home.
- Be responsible. As the host or hostess, don’t drink more than you should either so you can gauge your guests’ sobriety.
- Offer non-alcoholic beverages and always serve food. Eating and drinking plenty of water, or other non-alcoholic beverages, can help counter the effects of alcohol.
- Do not pressure guests to drink. Also, don’t rush to refill their glasses when they are empty. And never serve alcohol to guests who are visibly intoxicated.
- Know when to stop. The NFL stops serving beer at halftime at football games for a reason. Make sure to have water, coffee or other options available.
- Make sure guests are safe. If guests drink too much or seem too tired to drive home, call a cab, arrange a ride with a sober guest or have them sleep at your home.
(Retrieved from http://www.lawleyinsurance.com)
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(Infographics retrieved from https://www.scramsystems.com)
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Do not be part of these statistics.
Give the gift of awareness and share the info-graphic above to your family, friends, and community.
Make this holiday a happy and safe one for all.
DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE.
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Heating, holiday decorations, winter storms and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. NFPA and the U.S. Fire Administration are teaming up to help reduce your risk to winter fires and other hazards, including carbon monoxide and electrical fires.
Please read the infographics below to learn how to be fire smart this winter season.
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CLOSE BEFORE YOU DOZE
A closed door can mean the difference between life and death in a house fire.
Please take the time to watch this video.
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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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