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
April 13, 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: Two
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.
DONATE LIFE PROCLAMATION
B.
RECOGNIZE SUSAN MORGAN – RETIREMENT FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
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 04 13 ITEM #8C
D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
2026 04 13 ITEM #8D
E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
2026 04 13 ITEM #8E
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. 2026 04 13 ITEM #9
10. TREASURER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 04 13 ITEM #10
11. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR MARCH 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 04 13 ITEM #11
12. MINUTES: MARCH 9, 2026 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 04 13 ITEM #12
13. ACCEPT DONATION OF TEN OFFICE CHAIRS FOR CITY HALL STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council accept the donation of the ten office chairs from the La Habra Heights Improvement Association. 2026 04 13 ITEM #13
14. 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.
2026 04 13 ITEM #14
15. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2026 04 13 ITEM #15
16. SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FIRESCORE.AI FOR COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION (CONTINUED FROM FEBURARY 9, 2026) RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Authorize a budget amendment to increase account 260-740BCP-6235 by $600 for the remaining FY 2025-26; AND B.
Authorize City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. 2026 04 13 ITEM #16
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PUBLIC HEARING
17. 2026 ANNUAL BRUSH CLEARANCE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Open the public hearing to hear property owners’ protests, then close the public hearing following any comments; AND B.
Authorize the Fire Department to initiate inspections and proceed with brush clearance as necessary. 2026 04 13 ITEM #17
18. TREE REPLACEMENT PLAN FOR THE REMOVAL OFF PROTECTED TREES WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL AS PART OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1730 KANOLA ROAD RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-05 approving the tree replacement plan for the residence under construction located at 1730 Kanola Road. 2026 04 13 ITEM #18
2026 04 13 ITEM #18 ATTACHMENT
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
19. PLANNING COMMISSION REQUEST TO INITIATE A CODE AMENDMENT RELATED TO FENCING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss this item and authorize the Planning Commission to initiate a code amendment. 2026 04 13 ITEM #19
20. DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL USES FOR THE VACANT LOT AT HACIENDA AND WEST RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2026 04 13 ITEM #20
21. FOLLOW-UP: STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file. 2026 04 13 ITEM #21
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22. 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 04 13 ITEM #22
23. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
ADJOURN MEETING
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