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
February 9, 2026
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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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CLOSED SESSION
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
A.
Brian Bergman, Mayor
B.
Greg Stefflre, Mayor Pro Tempore
C.
Carol Engelhardt, Council Member
D.
John Pespisa, Council Member
E.
Norm Zezula, Council Member
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) Potential Cases: One
5. RECONVENE AND STATEMENT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
A.
Brian Bergman, Mayor
B.
Greg Stefflre, Mayor Pro Tempore
C.
Carol Engelhardt, Council Member
D.
John Pespisa, Council Member
E.
Norm Zezula, Council Member
3. FLAG SALUTE
4. PRESENTATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A.
Southern California Gas Representative – Clarissa Serpas
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 15 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. 2026 02 09 ITEM #9
10. TREASURER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 02 09 ITEM #10
11. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR JANUARY 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 02 09 ITEM #11
12. MINUTES: JANUARY 10, 2026 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 02 09 ITEM #12
13. MINUTES: JANUARY 12, 2026 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 02 09 ITEM #13
14. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2026 02 09 ITEM #14
15. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE FIRE HELMETS AND ACCEPT DONATION FROM THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (LHHIA) RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Approve the Fire Department purchase of twenty (20) Phenix Tech Fire Helmets; AND B.
Accept the donation of $9,085.63 from the La Habra Heights Improvement Association (LHHIA); AND C.
Authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $9,085.63 to the expenditure account 260-710FIR-6912 for the purchase of fire helmets; AND D.
Authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $9,085.63 to account revenue account 260-000000-4820 for the reimbursement of fire helmets. 2026 02 09 ITEM #15
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
16. FY 2025-26 MID-YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Amendments. 2026 02 09 ITEM #16
17. 2026 BRUSH CLEARANCE PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. 2026-04: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE, OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF PROPERTIES CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE. IN ADDITION, DIRT/DEBRIS RUNOFF FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY UPON PUBLIC ROADWAYS ALSO CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC NUISANCE. FURTHER DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF SUCH NUISANCE, AND SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-04 declaring that in addition to weeds, rubbish, refuse, or other combustible materials, dirt/debris runoff from private property upon public roadways in front of properties are a public nuisance; AND B.
Declare its intention to provide for the abatement of such nuisance; AND C.
Set the date as April 13, 2026 for the public hearing.
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18. APPROVAL OF HACIENDA ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Approve Change Orders 1 through 8 in the total amount of $73,124.23; AND B.
Accept Hacienda Road and Avocado Crest Road Traffic Signal and Safety Striping Highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIP) as complete; AND C.
Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office. 2026 02 09 ITEM #18
19. STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF EAST AVOCADO CREST ROAD & CITRUS ROAD, WESTBOUND EAST AVOCADO CREST ROAD EAST OF HACIENDA ROAD, AND THE INTERSECTION OF CANADA SOMBRE ROAD EAST OF HACIENDA ROAD RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Authorize a budget amendment to increase Public Works account 101-450PWD-6650 by $12,502.50 for striping improvements at the intersection of East Avocado Crest Road and Citrus Road, westbound East Avocado Crest Road east of Hacienda Road, and the intersection of Canada Sombre east of Hacienda Road; AND B.
Authorize staff to schedule CAT Tracking, Inc. to complete the work. 2026 02 09 ITEM #19
20. INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC LOOPS AT EAST ROAD AND HACIENDA ROAD INTERSECTION RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Authorize the budget amendment to increase account 101-450PWD-6650 by $15,200 for the installation of the traffic loops on East Road and Hacienda Road; AND B.
Authorize staff to schedule the City of Santa Fe Springs to complete the work. 2026 02 09 ITEM #20
21. REMOVAL OF TREES AT THE 1300 BLOCK OF EAST ROAD
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Authorize the budget amendment to increase Public Works account 101-450PWD-6960 by $8,250 for the removal of trees on East Road by California Arborist Complete Tree Care, Inc.; AND B.
Authorize staff to schedule the work with California Arborist Complete Tree Care, Inc. 2026 02 09 ITEM #21
22. AUTHORIZATION FOR NIGHT WORK AND TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) GRID RESILIENCY PROJECT ON HACIENDA ROAD RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council authorize SCE to close Hacienda Road between Canada Sombre Drive and south of Reposado Drive for up to three non-consecutive nights to safely allow SCE to replace covered conductors and utility poles. 2026 02 09 ITEM #22
23. AGREEMENT EXTENSION WITH EMS QI PARTNERS, LLC. FOR EMS COORDINATOR SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement extension with EMS QI Partners, LLC. for EMS Coordinator Services for the Fire Department, effective through January 31, 2027, in the amount of $29,000. 2026 02 09 ITEM #23
24. DISPOSITION OF 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND 2008 FORD EDGE RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the consignment of the Public Works truck and Brush Inspectors SUV to General Auction Company for an auction sale. 2026 02 09 ITEM #24
25. SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FIRESCORE.AI FOR COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION (CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 12, 2026) RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Approve a five-year Subscription Service agreement with FireScore.AI for an annual amount of $13,600; AND B.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. 2026 02 09 ITEM #25
26. REQUEST TO PURCHASE FIREFIGHTER SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the item and provide direction to staff. 2026 02 09 ITEM #26
27. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION DOCUMENT WITH PUENTE HILLS HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Memorandum of Agreement and Termination Document. 2026 02 09 ITEM #27
28. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK FIRST AMENDED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the First Amended Employment Agreement with Rafferty Wooldridge as City Manager/City Clerk. 2026 02 09 ITEM #28
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29. 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. 2026 02 09 ITEM #29
30. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
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