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January 12, 2023 | Regular Edition

Volunteer Recognition

The City of La Habra Heights City Council recognized committee and commission volunteers John Richert, Fred Klein, and Richard Beckman at their January 9, 2023 meeting.

John Richert served on the Roads Advisory Committee for six years.


Fred Klein served as the Vice Chair and Chair of the Planning Commission for four years. Fred also served on the City Council previously. His service is as follows:


Planning Commission Alternate       

May 1990 – May 1991 

Planning Commissioner                

June 1991 – March 1994

City Council Member  

1995 – 1996

Mayor

1996 – 1997

City Council Member   

1997 – 2007

Planning Commission Vice Chair      

February 2018 – December 2019

Planning Commission Chair  

January 2020 – December 2022



Richard Beckman served on the Planning Commission for one year.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Earthquake Preparedness

Earthquake Warning California is the country’s first publicly available, statewide warning system that could give California residents crucial seconds to take cover before you feel shaking. Managed by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Earthquake Warning California uses ground motion sensors from across the state to detect earthquakes before humans can feel them and can notify Californians to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” in advance of an earthquake. 


To receive earthquake warnings, individuals and family members can download the MyShake App and ensure phone settings are adjusted to receive emergency alerts, including:


MyShake App: Free smartphone app that provides iPhone and Android users with audio and visual warnings [magnitude 4.5 or higher and Modified Mercalli Intensity III (weak) shaking]. Available at in the Apple App and Google Play stores.



Android Earthquake Alerts: Android phones with updated operating systems are automatically subscribed to Android Earthquake Alerts, which uses the same technology as the MyShake App.


Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs): No-cost text messages for emergency situations [magnitude 5.0 or higher and Modified Mercalli Intensity IV (light) shaking].

Winter Gas Price Increase

SoCal Gas would like to share this message with residents.


"Natural gas prices in the Western United States have more than doubled over the last month, in part because of a cold snap across the nation in recent weeks. As a result, our customers can expect to see higher gas bills in the coming weeks.


We offer many accessible tools to help you cut down on energy usage and help lower your bills amidst the rising costs. We encourage customers to sign up for weekly Bill Tracker Alerts to monitor gas consumption, take steps to reduce usage, and avoid bill surprises. Alerts can be sent through email or text and include a bill-to-date and projected next bill amount to help you manage your energy bills as easily as possible.


Eligible customers may also sign up for a Level Pay Plan (LPP) that averages their annual natural gas use and costs over 12 months. 


Several unprecedented events occurring simultaneously over the last few weeks have contributed to the rising price of natural gas:


  • Widespread, below-normal temperatures 
  • High natural gas consumption 
  • Reduced natural gas flows 
  • Pipeline constraints, including maintenance in West Texas by the companies that own those pipelines.


For more information on natural gas prices and predictions, visit https://www.eia.gov/naturalgas/weekly/.


Customers can expect to see large changes in their natural gas bills this winter due to the rise in natural gas prices. If your residential peak winter bill was around $65 last winter, you can expect to see bills closer to $160 this year. Similarly, if it was around $130 last winter, customers can expect to see bills around $315 this year.


These increases are primarily due to increases in the price of gas and to a much lesser extent increased transportation rates. Our rates for the transportation of natural gas are set by the California Public Utilities Commission, which reviews these rates yearly. 


Here are some tips to help customers reduce natural gas usage, and some of these tips may be useful to you: 


  • Lowering your thermostat three to five degrees can save up to 10 percent on heating costs. 
  • Installing proper caulking and weather-stripping can save roughly 10 to 15 percent on heating and cooling bills. 
  • Washing clothes in cold water saves up to 10 percent on water heating costs. 
  • Consider turning down the temperature on your water heater. 
  • Limit the use of non-essential natural gas appliances such as spas, pool heaters, and fireplaces. 


Our Ways to Save Energy-Saving Tool can provide you with a customized analysis of your energy usage that can help you track your energy efficiency progress and help lower bills. It’s a helpful tool that won the “Global Power and Energy Elites 2022 Award” for its innovative use of data and analysis. 


And we have a number of assistance programs that range from past due bill forgiveness, CARE program (bill discount,) and free energy efficiency home improvements through the Energy Savings Assistance Program. 


For more information on bills and how to lower your costs, please visit socalgas.com/ManageHigherBills." 

Rainy Season is Here!

FREE Sandbags located at the front and back doors of City Hall (1245 N. Hacienda Road). Please limit the number of sandbags taken to no more than ten (10). Additionally, FREE sand is available at the lower parking lot at The Park (1885 Hacienda Road) - be sure to bring your own shovel.


As a reminder, residents are responsible for maintaining their property from any run-off or potential land failures that could result due to a lack of erosion control and property maintenance. Be sure to check your property before and after rain storms.

Reduce Reuse Recycle!

Republic's Christmas tree recycling bin located at

The Park (Lower Parking Lot) has been extended until Saturday, January 21, 2023.

Upcoming Meetings

Regular Public Safety and

Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting

Thursday, January 19, 2023

City Hall at 6:00 P.M.


Regular Planning Commission Meeting

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

City Hall at 6:30 P.M.



Regular Roads Advisory Committee Meeting

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

City Hall at 6:30 P.M.


The public may physically attend meetings. Social distancing is still recommended inside City Hall and masks are optional for meeting members, members of the public and staff. The City will evaluate the current circumstances before each meeting to decide if changes to COVID-19 safety protocols are necessary. Members of the public may go to www.lhhcity.org to view the live broadcast of the City Council, Commission and Committee meetings.

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