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
August 11, 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
C.
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957
Title: Deputy Fire Chief
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
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
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E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
2025 08 11 ITEM #8E
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that items 9 through 14 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 08 11 ITEM #9
10. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR JULY 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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11. MINUTES: JULY 28, 2025 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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12. RESOLUTION ADOPTING FY 2025-26 PROJECT LIST FUNDED BY SB 1 (GAS TAX) REVENUES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-23 approving the FY 2025-26 project list funded by SB 1 to be submitted to the California Transportation Commission. 2025 08 11 ITEM #12
13. UPDATED VACATION OF LA HABRA ROAD WITHIN POWDER CANYON AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT OF PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT FOR EMERGENCY ACCESS, GRANT OF “IN GROSS” EASEMENTS FOR THE HELI-HYDRANT AND ACCESS EASEMENT AND DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-24 authorizing the vacation of La Habra Road.
B.
Agree to and accept the Grant of Public Service Easement for Emergency Access.
C.
Agree to and accept the of Grant of “In Gross” Easements for the Heli-Hydrant and Access Easement.
D.
Consent to the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (which is an exhibit to the Cooperation and Implementation Agreement).
E.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-25 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Acceptance and consent to recordation for the Grant of Public Service Easement for Emergency Access and Grant of “In Gross” Easements for the Heli-Hydrant and Access Easement. 2025 08 11 ITEM #13
14. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2025 08 11 ITEM #14
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PUBLIC HEARING
15. PROTEST HEARING - UNPAID BRUSH CLEARANCE COSTS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Overrule protests, if any, offered during protest hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2025-26 confirming the report of costs incurred by the city and authorizing the assessments as liens to be placed on the tax rolls effective August 11, 2025; OR B.
Amend the charges to be assessed and placed as liens as follows: _______________________, and adopt Resolution No. 2025-26. 2025 08 11 ITEM #15
16. ADOPTION OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAPS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-03 by title only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of La Habra Heights, California, adopting Cal Fire’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone pursuant to Government Code Section 51179; AND B.
Schedule a second reading and adoption for the September 8, 2025, Regular City Council meeting. 2025 08 11 ITEM #16
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
17. COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2025 08 11 ITEM #17
18. SIXTH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-21, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of La Habra Heights, California, Approving an Amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan to Modify the Multi-Family Residential Designation, and making finding under CEQA; AND B.
Approve a Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-01, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of La Habra Heights, California, amending the Official Zoning Map, and making findings under CEQA; AND C.
Approve a Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-02, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of La Habra Heights, California, amending Article 7 (Development Code and Zoning Ordinance) and Article 12 (Definitions) of the La Habra Heights Municipal Code to establish regulations for Multi-Family Residential development, and making findings under CEQA. 2025 08 11 ITEM #18
19. STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOPS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and approve the following workshop dates: Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10 a.m. 2025 08 11 ITEM #19
20. AGREEMENT WITH CIVIC SOLUTIONS FOR CONTRACT PLANNER SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Civic Solutions, Inc. for contract planning services for a term of one year. 2025 08 11 ITEM #20
21. HACIENDA ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (CONTINUED FROM JULY 28, 2025) RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council Council increase the Professional Services Agreement with NV5 for construction management and inspections services for the Hacienda Road and Avocado Crest Road traffic signal project by $68,888. 2025 08 11 ITEM #21
22. PLANNING COMMISSION REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER INITIATING A GENERAL PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the items and provide direction to the Planning Commission and staff. 2025 08 11 ITEM #22
23. LA HABRA HEIGHTS INFORMATIONAL FLYER (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 9, 2025) RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2025 08 11 ITEM #23
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24. 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 08 11 ITEM #24
25. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
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