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
May 11, 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.
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
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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 – INITIATION LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(c) Potential Cases: One
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) AND 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 05 11 ITEM #8C
D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
2026 05 11 ITEM #8D
E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
2026 05 11 ITEM #8E
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that items 9 through 17 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 05 11 ITEM #9
10. TREASURER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 05 11 ITEM #10
11. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR APRIL 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 05 11 ITEM #11
12. MINUTES: APRIL 13, 2026 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 05 11 ITEM #12
13. MINUTES: APRIL 20, 2026 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 05 11 ITEM #13
14. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2026 05 11 ITEM #14
15. BREAIT CONTRACT RENEWAL
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the City of Brea, d.b.a. BreaIT, for continued IT support services for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029. 2026 05 11 ITEM #15
16. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES, INC.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the attorney. 2026 05 11 ITEM #16
17. AGREEMENT EXTENSION - LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (GWMA) RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement extension with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority for cost sharing related to the installation of monitoring equipment and ongoing monitoring activities pursuant to the Harbor Toxic Pollutants TMDL. 2026 05 11 ITEM #17
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PUBLIC HEARING
18. PROTEST HEARING - UNPAID BRUSH CLEARANCE COSTS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Overrule protests, if any, offered during protest hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2026-06 confirming the report of costs incurred by the city and authorizing the assessments as liens to be placed on the tax rolls effective May 11, 2026; OR B.
Amend the charges to be assessed and placed as liens as follows: _______________________, and adopt Resolution No. 2026-06. 2026 05 11 ITEM #18
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
19. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7.28 OF THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Introduce Ordinance No. 2026-01, an Ordinance of the City of La Habra Heights, California, amending Chapter 7.28 of the La Habra Heights Municipal Code relating to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units and determining the ordinance to be exempt from CEQA; AND B.
Schedule a Public Hearing and second reading and adoption for the June 8, 2026 Regular City Council meeting. 2026 05 11 ITEM #19
20. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-25 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (ZONE 3 AND ZONE 5) AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Approve Change Orders 1 – 9 in the amount of $265,195.29; AND B.
Authorize a budget amendment to increase account 101-450PWD-6830 by $52,836.15 to increase the contingency; AND C.
Accept FY 23/25 Street Improvement Project (Zone 3 and Zone 5) as complete; AND D.
Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder. 2026 05 11 ITEM #20
21. EMERGENCY REPAIR TO STORM DRAIN ON VISTA ROAD
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Receive and file this report as public record showing the nature of the emergency and the City Manager’s authorization to proceed pursuant to the provisions of the City’s purchasing policy section 2.10.100 (C) and Public Contract Code section 22050; AND B.
Authorize the Assistant City Manager to amend the budget to increase account 101-450PWD-6656 by $37,771.08 for emergency storm drain repairs performed by J.A. Salazar Construction & Supply Corp. 2026 05 11 ITEM #21
22. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS FOR BRUSH CLEARANCE/VEGETATION MANAGEMENT CONTRACTORS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Receive and Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Service Agreements for Brush Clearance/Vegetation Management with the four (4) recommended contractors in a form approved by the City Attorney; AND B.
List the Contractors on an Approved Brush Clearance Contractors List for three (3) years. 2026 05 11 ITEM #22
23. RESOLUTION ADOPTING FY 2026-27 PROJECT LIST FUNDED BY SB 1 (GAS TAX) REVENUES RECOMMENDATION:
It is It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-07 approving the FY 2026-27 project list funded by SB 1 to be submitted to the California Transportation Commission. - 2026 05 11 ITEM #23
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24. 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 05 11 ITEM #24
25. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
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