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
June 9, 2025
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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.
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NOTICE
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CLOSED SESSION
OPENING CEREMONIES
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. 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: Two
5. RECONVENE AND STATEMENT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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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.
Vector Control Presentation
B.
Puente Hill Habitat Preservation Authority Citizens Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC) 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
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D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
2025 06 09 ITEM #8D
E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
2025 06 09 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 06 09 ITEM #9
10. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR MAY 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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11. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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12. MINUTES: MAY 12, 2025 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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13. MINUTES: MAY 29, 2025 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2025 06 09 ITEM #13
14. EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES, INC. FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT THE PARK, CITY HALL, AND VACANT CITY-OWNED PARCELS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. 2025 06 09 ITEM #14
15. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2025 06 09 ITEM #15
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PUBLIC HEARING
16. PUBLIC HEARING ON VACANCIES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing and receive and file the City’s Annual Position Vacancy Report in compliance with Assembly Bill (“AB”) 2561. (Gov. Code § 3502.3.) 2025 06 09 ITEM #16
17. DETERMINATION OF THE SPECIAL FIRE TAX FOR FY 2025-26 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-14: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TAX AMOUNTS WITH RESPECT TO THE SPECIAL TAX TO FUND FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND LIFE SAFETY SERVICES, DIRECTING THE IMPOSITION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26, AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Open the public hearing;
B.
Close the public hearing after hearing any protests; AND C.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-14 establishing the FY 2025-26 Fire Prevention, Protection, and Life Safety Services Special Tax rates. 2025 06 09 ITEM #17
18. LEVY AND COLLECTION OF STREET MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 7 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-15: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE LEVY FOR STREET MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 7 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Open the public hearing;
B.
Close the public hearing after hearing any protests; AND C.
Adopt Resolution No. No. 2025-15 confirming the assessment and ordering the levy for Street Maintenance Assessment District No. 7 for Fiscal Year 2025-26. 2025 06 09 ITEM #18
19. CONSIDERATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, SALARIES AND BENEFITS RESOLUTION, GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT, AND STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING REVENUE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-17: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY RATES FOR ALL CLASSES OF EMPLOYMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-18: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FOR THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-19: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY, DELEGATING INVESTMENT AUTHORITY TO THE CITY TREASURER, AND REPEALING THE PRIOR ANNUAL DELEGATION OF SUCH AUTHORITY, RESOLUTION NO. 2024-20 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-16 adopting and implementing the FY 2025-26 budget; B.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-17 establishing the salary and benefits rates for all classes of employment and superseding Resolution No. 2024-18; AND C.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-18 establishing the FY 2024-25 Gann Limit at $6,566,172; AND D.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-19 adopting the Statement of Investment Policy and delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer. 2025 06 09 ITEM #19
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
20. COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2025 06 09 ITEM #20
21. OIL PIPELINE LEAK AND REPAIR
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2025 06 09 ITEM #21
22. HACIENDA ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – NIGHT WORK REQUEST BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) AND CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize one night work event to allow Crosstown Electrical & Data to set the pole. 2025 06 09 ITEM #22
23. REQUEST TO INCLUDE HOME OF THE HASS AVOCADO ON OFFICIAL CITY MATERIAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss 2025 06 09 ITEM #23
24. LA HABRA HEIGHTS INFORMATIONAL FLYER (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 14, 2025) RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss 2025 06 09 ITEM #24
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25. 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 06 09 ITEM #25
26. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
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