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
December 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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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.
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 MUNICIPAL ELECTION MATTERS
6. HONOR OUTGOING MAYOR JOHN PESPISA
A.
Comments by Council colleagues and public;
B.
Comments by outgoing Mayor;
7. SELECT MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Appoint Council Member_______________ to serve as Mayor until the first meeting in December 2025; AND B.
Appoint Council Member ______________ to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore until a new Mayor is selected. 2025 12 08 ITEM #7
8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council appoint Council Members to the various committees and organizations. 2025 12 08 ITEM #8
9. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
10. 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
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8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council appoint Council Members to the various committees and organizations.
D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that items 11 through 19 be acted on by one motion of the City Council unless a Council Member requests a separate discussion and/or action on an item.
11. 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 12 08 ITEM #11
12. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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13. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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14. MINUTES: NOVEMBER 8, 2025 –SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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15. MINUTES: NOVEMBER 10, 2025 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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16. 2026 CITY MEETING SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the meeting schedule for 2026. 2025 12 08 ITEM #16
17. LOS ANGELES COUNTY UPPER SAN GABRIEL RIVER COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM (USGR/CIMP) AGREEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the County of Los Angeles to share in the cost of implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program for the Upper San Gabriel River Watershed. 2025 12 08 ITEM #17
18. SAFE CLEAN WATER FUNDS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-30: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM BY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-30 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Transfer Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. 2025 12 08 ITEM #18
19. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2025 12 08 ITEM #19
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PUBLIC HEARING
20. PROTEST HEARING - UNPAID BRUSH CLEARANCE COSTS RESOLUTION NO. 2025-31: 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. 2025-31 confirming the report of costs incurred by the City and authorizing the assessments as liens to be placed on the tax rolls effective December 8, 2025; OR B.
Amend the charges to be assessed and placed as liens as follows: _______________________, and adopt Resolution No. 2025-31. 2025 12 08 ITEM #20
21. APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2025-2026 PROGRAM YEAR PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-32: 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.
Approve the CDBG Program Year allocation as outlined in Resolution No. 2025-32; AND B.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-32
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
22. ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Accept the monetary donation; AND
B.
Thank the donors for their generosity.
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23. PUENTE HILLS HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY FISCAL OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (FOAC) APPOINTMENT OF BRIAN BERGMAN RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council appoint Brian Bergman to a three-year term on the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority -Fiscal Oversight Advisory Committee. 2025 12 08 ITEM #23
24. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ONWARD ENGINEERING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-25 (ZONE 5 & 3) STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & INSPECTION SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Award the Professional Services Agreement to Onward Engineering in the amount of $155,705; AND B.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. 2025 12 08 ITEM #24
25. CONSIDERATION OF HOLIDAY CLOSURE SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the requested holiday closure schedule as indicated in the staff report. 2025 12 08 ITEM #25
26. 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 12 08 ITEM #26
27. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE) -------------------------------- END OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS --------------------------------
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