AGENDA
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
1225 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, California 90631
5:30 PM Closed Session
06:30 p.m. Regular Business
April 14, 2025
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Materials related to any items on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the City Clerk's Office at 1225 N. Hacienda Road, La Habra Heights, CA 90631 during normal business hours.
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCESS
Each member of the public may speak for a total of five minutes on any action item listed on the agenda or other matters within the Council's purview except with regard to items listed as public hearings. To speak in the Public Comment segment please complete and deliver a speaker's card to the Clerk prior to the call for public comments. You will be called to the podium by name when it is your turn to speak.
During a Public Hearing:
Each member of the public may also speak on each public hearing item. Please provide a speaker's card listing the public hearing by number and submit it to the Clerk before the hearing is opened by the Mayor. Your speaking time will be limited to the subject of the hearing. In general, speakers are given three minutes. However, the Mayor may limit speaking time during public hearings if several people wish to speak.
Should you need to provide written documentation, please give the Clerk a minimum of NINE (9)
copies prior to the start of the meeting so the information can be distributed to the Council.
NOTICE
If you challenge any action of the City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. (Gov. Code 65009(b)(2).) VIEW THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING LIVE AT:
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CLOSED SESSION
OPEN CEREMONIES
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
A.
Carol Engelhardt, Mayor
B.
John Pespisa, Mayor Pro Tempore
C.
Brian Bergman, Council Member
D.
Greg Stefflre, Council Member
E.
Norm Zezula, Council Member
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case: State of California et al. v. City of La Habra Heights et al. LASC Case No. 24STCP03557
B.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) Potential Cases: Four
C.
PERSONNEL – EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957
Title: Interim Assistant City Manager
2. RECONVENE AND STATEMENT FROM CLOSED SESSION
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
A.
John Pespisa, Mayor
B.
Carol Engelhardt, Mayor Pro Tempore
C.
Brian Bergman, Council Member
D.
Greg Stefflre, Council Member
E.
Norm Zezula, Council Member
3. FLAG SALUTE
4. PRESENTATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A.
Lucas Machine Demonstration
B.
Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority Citizens Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC) and Vector Control update by Catherine Howen
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
7. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
B.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
C.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
2025 04 14 ITEM #8C
D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
2025 04 14 ITEM #8D
E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
2025 04 14 ITEM #8E.pdf
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that items 9 through 15 be acted on by one motion of the City Council unless a Council Member requests a separate discussion and/or action on an item.
9. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MEETING MINUTES ON THE AGENDA RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council waive the reading in full of all ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes on the agenda, and direct the City Manager to read by title only. 2025 04 14 ITEM #9
10. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR MARCH 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2025 04 14 ITEM #10
11. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2025 04 14 ITEM #11
12. MINUTES: MARCH 10, 2025 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2025 04 14 ITEM #12
13. MINUTES: MARCH 10, 2025 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2025 04 14 ITEM #13
14. REAPPOINTMENT OF DAVID LITTLE TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council appoint David Little to another (4) year term on the Investment Advisory Committee beginning on May 11, 2025, and effective through May 11, 2029. 2025 04 14 ITEM #14
15. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss 2025 04 14 ITEM #15
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PUBLIC HEARING
16. 2025 ANNUAL BRUSH CLEARANCE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Open the public hearing to hear property owner’s protests, then close the public hearing following any comments; AND B.
Authorize the Fire Department to initiate inspections and proceed with brush clearance as necessary. 2025 04 14 ITEM #16
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
17. UPDATED STATE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAPS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2025 04 14 ITEM #17
18. MEASURE A LOCAL SOLUTION FUND
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2025 04 14 ITEM #18
19. 2024 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Discuss the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report; AND B.
Accept the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report; AND C.
Direct staff to the file the report with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). 2025 04 14 ITEM #19
2025 04 14 ITEM #19 ATTACHMENT
20. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - ZONE 4 HACIENDA ROAD/SKYLINE DRIVE CHANGE ORDERS AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Approve Change Orders 1 - 2 in the amount of $30,136.21; AND B.
Accept FY 22/23 Street Improvement Project (Zone 4) as complete; AND C.
Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder. 2025 04 14 ITEM #20
21. OPPOSITION LETTERS FOR PENDING STATE LEGISLATION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2025 04 14 ITEM #21
22. ACCEPTANCE OF 2025 FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION GRANT AWARD RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-11 accepting grant funds in the amount of $35,598.56 awarded by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant; AND B.
Designate the Deputy Fire Chief to act as the City’s representative. 2025 04 14 ITEM #22
23. GUARDRAIL REPLACEMENT AND/OR REPAIRS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Authorize the Finance Manager to amend the FY 2024-25 budget and increase account 101-450-PWD-6650 by $60,565 to repair and replace guardrail in three locations on Hacienda Road and one location East Road; AND B.
Authorize a contingency in the amount of $9,084.75, or 15%; AND C.
Authorize the Finance Manager to amend the FY 2024-25 budget and increase account 101-450-PWD-6650 by $9,084.75 for the 15% contingency; AND D.
Authorize the City Manager to approve the Purchase Order per the City’s purchasing policy; AND E.
Authorize staff to schedule Surface Constructors, Inc. to complete the work. 2025 04 14 ITEM #23
24. HELIHYDRANT EASEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2025 04 14 ITEM #24
25. LA HABRA HEIGHTS INFORMATIONAL FLYER
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2025 04 14 ITEM #25
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26. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL MEMBER INFORMATION ITEMS AND/OR REQUIRED MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve meeting reports and receive general comments, announcements, and/or suggestions from Members of the City Council. 2025 04 14 ITEM #26
27. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
ADJOURN MEETING
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