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
September 8, 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: City Manager
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.
National Preparedness Proclamation
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
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that items 9 through 16 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 09 08 ITEM #9
10. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR AUGUST 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2025 09 08 ITEM #10
11. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2025 09 08 ITEM #11
12. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2025 09 08 ITEM #12
13. MINUTES: AUGUST 11, 2025 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2025 09 08 ITEM #13
14. 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 09 08 ITEM #14
15. ADOPTION OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAPS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve a Second Reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-03, 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. 2025 09 08 ITEM #15
16. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2025 09 08 ITEM #16
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
17. RECLASSIFICATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT POSITIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the reclassification of the Fire Chief position from part-time to full-time and the Deputy Fire Chief position from full-time to part-time. It is further recommended that Edward Martin be appointed as Fire Chief and Greg Terrill as Deputy Fire Chief. 2025 09 08 ITEM #17
18. AGREEMENT WITH LOCALITY MEDIA, INC. DBA FIRST DUE FOR FIRE PREVENTION SOFTWARE RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement, with Locality Media, Inc. dba First Due for software in support of the fire prevention program. 2025 09 08 ITEM #18
19. PUENTE HILLS HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY CITIZENS TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC) REAPPOINTMENT OF CATHERINE HOUWEN RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council re-appoint Catherine Houwen to a four-year term on the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority – Citizens Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC). 2025 09 08 ITEM #19
20. STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOPS – STREET IMPROVEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the joint strategic planning workshop and provide direction to staff. 2025 09 08 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 increase the Professional Services Agreement with NV5 for construction management and inspection services for the Hacienda Road and Avocado Crest Road traffic signal project by $68,888. 2025 09 08 ITEM #21
22. PROPOSITION A FUND EXCHANGE WITH CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposition A Assignment Agreement with the City of Hawaiian Gardens and authorize the City Manager to enter into the agreement for the exchange of Proposition A funds. 2025 09 08 ITEM #22
23. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE AND RESOLUTION RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Staff recommends approval and adoption of the attached Publicly Available Pay Schedule in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, §§570.5 and 571 subsection (b); AND B.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-27 approving a publicly available pay schedule. 2025 09 08 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 09 08 ITEM #24
25. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
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