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
October 13, 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.
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
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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.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Gov. Code § 54956.8-Terms and Conditions
Agency Negotiators: Todd Litfin, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Los Angeles County
Property: 8267-017-907
8267-018-904,906,907,908,910
8267-019-900,901,902
D.
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957
Title: City Manager
E.
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957
Title: City Attorney
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.
Recognize Firewatch members Mark Hughes and Dennis Swaney for donating a radio set to the City Hall B.
Puente Hill Habitat Preservation Authority Citizens Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC) & Vector Control 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
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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 10 13 ITEM #9
10. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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11. TREASURER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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12. TREASURER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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13. MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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14. MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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15. MINUTES: OCTOBER 4, 2025 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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16. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2025 10 13 ITEM #16
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PUBLIC HEARING
17. PROTEST HEARING - UNPAID BRUSH CLEARANCE COSTS RESO NO. 2025-28: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING A REPORT OF COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY’S BRUSH CLEARANCE PROGRAM; CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS SET FORTH IN SUCH REPORT; AND DIRECTING THAT SUCH ASSESSMENTS BE COLLECTED ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Overrule protests, if any, offered during protest hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2025-28 confirming the report of costs incurred by the city and authorizing the assessments as liens to be placed on the tax rolls effective October 13, 2025; OR B.
Amend the charges to be assessed and placed as liens as follows: _______________________, and adopt Resolution No. 2025-28. 2025 10 13 ITEM #17
18. ADOPTION OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-04, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of La Habra Heights, California, adopting the 2025 editions of the California Building Standards Codes and making necessary amendments thereto; AND B.
Set the date as November 10, 2025, for the public hearing. 2025 10 13 ITEM #18
19. ADOPTION OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-05, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of La Habra Heights, California, adopting the 2025 edition of the California Fire Code and making necessary amendments thereto; AND B.
Set the date as November 10, 2025, for the public hearing. 2025 10 13 ITEM #19
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
20. FISCAL YEAR 2023-25 ZONE 5 AND ZONE 3 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AWARD OF CONTRACT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Award the Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Zone 5) and Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Zone 3) Street Improvement Project construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $1,575,000.
B.
Authorize a budget amendment increase in the amount $343,400 to account 101-450PWD-6830 for construction; AND C.
Authorize a contingency for this project in the amount of 15% or $236,250; AND D.
Authorize a budget amendment increase in the amount of $51,509 to account 101-450PWD-6830 for contingency; AND E.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts in a form approved by the City Attorney. 2025 10 13 ITEM #20
21. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN – AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, INC.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Award the Professional Services Agreement to Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. in the amount of $24,938; AND B.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney; AND C.
Authorize a budget amendment in the $24,938 to account 101-450PWD-6650 2025 10 13 ITEM #21
22. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH EMS PHYSICIAN SOLUTIONS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement, approved by the City Attorney, with EMS Physician Solutions. 2025 10 13 ITEM #22
23. FIRE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOPS RECAP
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the workshop. 2025 10 13 ITEM #23
24. DISPOSITION OF TYPE I FIRE ENGINE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the consignment of Engine 774 to General Auction Company for a sale auction. 2025 10 13 ITEM #24
25. REQUEST TO WAIVE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEES FOR ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY ON CANONITA DRIVE RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council waive the encroachment permit and issuance fees, and authorize staff to issue a no-fee encroachment permit to close Canonita Drive on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. for a neighborhood block party. 2025 10 13 ITEM #25
26. DONATION FROM COUNCILMEMBER STEFFLRE FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT BADGES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Accept the donation of $5,000 from Councilmember Stefflre to the Fire Department; AND B.
Authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $5,000 to account 260-710FIR-6911 for the purchase of firefighter badges. 2025 10 13 ITEM #26
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27. 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 10 13 ITEM #27
28. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
ADJOURN MEETING
UPON ADJOURNMENT OF THE MEETING, PLEASE LEAVE THE ROOM PROMPTLY AND TAKE YOUR PERSONAL BELONGINGS WITH YOU TO ALLOW STAFF TO CLEAN UP AND CLOSE THE BUILDING. IF YOU ARE RECORDING, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONVERSATIONS THAT TAKE PLACE FROM THIS POINT FORWARD MAY BE PRIVATE AND ARE NOT PART OF THE PUBLIC MEETING, AND CONSENT OF ALL PARTIES TO THE CONVERSATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO RECORDING.
28. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)