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
March 9, 2026
The City of La Habra Heights complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk's office at (562) 694-6302.
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.
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: 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
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.
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
2026 03 09 ITEM #8C
D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
2026 03 09 ITEM #8D
E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that items 9 through 14 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 03 09 ITEM #9
10. TREASURER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 03 09 ITEM #10
11. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 03 09 ITEM #11
12. MINUTES: FEBRUARY 9, 2026 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 03 09 ITEM #12
13. MINUTES: FEBRUARY 21, 2026 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 03 09 ITEM #13
14. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2026 03 09 ITEM #14
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
15. VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2026 03 09 ITEM #15
16. LA HABRA HEIGHTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2026 03 09 ITEM #16
17. OVERVIEW OF THE FINAL STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss 2026 03 09 ITEM #17
18. HERBICIDAL SPRAY AT CITY OWNED VACANT PARCELS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Authorize the budget amendment to increase account 101-450PWD-6960 by $1,000 for the herbicidal spray to the city-owned vacant parcels; AND B.
Authorize staff to schedule Coleman’s Landscape to complete the work. 2026 03 09 ITEM #18
19. 2025 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Discuss the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report; AND B.
Accept the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report; AND C.
Direct staff to file the report with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). 2026 03 09 ITEM #19
2026 03 09 ITEM #19 (1)
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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. 2026 03 09 ITEM #20
21. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
ADJOURN MEETING
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