AGENDA
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
1225 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, California 90631
No Closed Session
06:30 p.m. Regular Business
May 12, 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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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.
Southern California Edison – Outage Resources
B.
Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority Citizens Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC) and Vector Control update by Catherine Houwen
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
7. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
B.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
C.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
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E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
2025 05 12 ITEM #8E
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 05 12 ITEM #9
10. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR APRIL 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2025 05 12 ITEM #10
11. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2025 05 12 ITEM #11
12. MINUTES: APRIL 14, 2025 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2025 05 12 ITEM #12
13. MINUTES: APRIL 21, 2025 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2025 05 12 ITEM #13
14. PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve resident John Dominguez as a new member of the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Committee. 2025 05 12 ITEM #14
15. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss 2025 05 12 ITEM #15
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
16. RESOLUTION ADOPTING FY 2025-26 PROJECT LIST FUNDED BY SB 1 (GAS TAX) REVENUES RESOLUTION NO 2025-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-12 approving the FY 2025-26 project list funded by SB 1 to be submitted to the California Transportation Commission. 2025 05 12 ITEM #16
17. FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - ZONE 4: GREENVIEW UPDATE RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2025 05 12 ITEM #17
18. UPDATED VACATION OF LA HABRA ROAD WITHIN POWDER CANYON RESOLUTION 2025-13: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING LA HABRA ROAD UNNECESSARY FOR PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PUBLIC USE AND VACATING THE SAME PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-13 authorizing the vacation of La Habra Road and establishing the twenty-foot-wide emergency access easement. 2025 05 12 ITEM #18
19. 2024 GENERAL ELECTION COST AMENDMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Finance Manager to amend the FY 2024-25 budget and increase account 101-120MGR-6930 by $15,809.10 to pay for the revised general election costs. 2025 05 12 ITEM #19
20. CONTRACT PLANNING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council direct the City Manager to contract planning services, not to exceed $50,000. 2025 05 12 ITEM #20
21. LA HABRA HEIGHTS INFORMATIONAL FLYER (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 14, 2025) RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2025 05 12 ITEM #21
22. 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 05 12 ITEM #22
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23. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
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