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
November 10, 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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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 – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4)
Potential Cases: Three
B.
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
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
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 13 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 11 10 ITEM #9
10. TREASURER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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11. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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12. MINUTES: OCTOBER 13, 2025 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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13. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2025 11 10 ITEM #13
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PUBLIC HEARING
14. ADOPTION OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Conduct the public hearing; AND
B.
Approve a second reading; AND
C.
Accept the findings included in Exhibit A; AND
D.
Adopt 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. 2025 11 10 ITEM #14
15. ADOPTION OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Conduct the public hearing; AND
B.
Approve a second reading; AND
C.
Accept the findings included in Exhibit A; AND
D.
Adopt 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. 2025 11 10 ITEM #15
16. TREE REPLACEMENT PLAN FOR NEW RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1730 KANOLA ROAD RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the tree replacement plan and provide direction to staff. 2025 11 10 ITEM #16
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
17. REVIEW OF BRUSH CLEARANCE NON-COMPLIANCE LETTER
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council discuss the Brush Clearance Letter mailed to residents and provide direction to staff regarding any desired letter’s content, tone, or distribution process. 2025 11 10 ITEM #17
18. UPDATED GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICE (CAL OES) FORM 130 RECOMMENDATION:
It is It is recommended that the City Council adopt the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Designation of Applicant’s Agent resolution (Cal OES Form 130) designating the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Fire Chief as authorized agents to execute applications on the behalf of the City of La Habra Heights for the purpose of obtaining post-disaster public assistance grants from Cal OES and FEMA. 2025 11 10 ITEM #18
19. OVERVIEW OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the workshop. 2025 11 10 ITEM #19
20. 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 11 10 ITEM #20
21. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE) -------------------------------- END OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS --------------------------------
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