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City of La Habra Heights
Regular Meeting of the La Habra Heights City Council
May 11, 2026
Closed Session Opening Ceremonies
Call Meeting to Order - At 5:30 p.m., Mayor Bergman called the Regular City Council Meeting to order.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Brian Bergman, Mayor Pro Tempore Greg Steffire, and Council Members Carol Engelhardt, and Norm Zezula
Absent: Council Member John Pespisa
Also Present: City Manager Rafferty Wooldridge, City Attorney Todd Litfin, and Administrative Assistant Christina Aguilar
3. Public Comment on Closed Session
4. Adjourned to Closed Session
At 5:31 p.m., the City Council, City Manager, adjourned to Closed Session to discuss the following:
Council member Pespisa arrived at 5:32 p.m.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) 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
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At 6:27 p.m. Closed Session ended.
Regular Business at 6:30 P.M.
Call Meeting to Order - At 6:35 p.m., Mayor Brian Bergman called the Regular City Council Meeting to order.
2. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Brian Bergman, Mayor Pro Tempore Greg Steffire, Council Members Carol Engelhardt, John Pespisa and Norm Zezula
Absent: N/A
Also Present: City Manager Rafferty Wooldridge, City Attorney Todd Litfin, Assistant City Manager Angie Martinez, Fire Chief Edward Martin, Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy Giovanni Sera, and Administrative Assistant Christina Aguilar Also Present via Zoom: None
3. Flag Salute
Presentations, Commendations and Proclamations
A. Puente Hill Habitat Preservation Authority Citizens Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC) and Vector Control by Catherine Houwen Public Comments
6. Committee Comments
Action: Council Member John Pespisa requested to agendize 4th of July Preparedness
7. City Council Comments
Administrative Reports
A. City Manager's Report
City Attorney's Report
Action: No Reportable Action from closed session reported by City Attorney.
C. Community Development Report
D. Fire Chief's Report
E. Sheriff's Department Report
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Consent Calendar
Ams; 10 1, (2, 3, 14, 15, dad elhard, and voted (5-0) to approve consent Waive Reading in Full of all Ordinances, Resolutions, and Meeting Minutes on the Agenda
10. Approval of Treasurer's Report for March 2026
11. Approval of Warrant Report for April 2026
12. Minutes: April 11, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting
13. Minutes: April 20, 2026 - Special City Council Meeting
14. Project update and deadlines
15. BrealT Contract Renewal
16. One-Year Extension of Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc.
17. Agater management oint Ps ers Authority ay Region Integrated Regional - End of Consent Calendar*.
Public Hearing
18. Protest Hearing - Unpaid Brush Clearance Costs
Resolution No. 2026-06: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of La Habra Heights, California, confirming a report of cost 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 At 7:09 p.m. Mayor Bergman opened Public Hearing.
At 7:09 p.m. Mayor Bergman closed Public Hearing.
Action: Moved (Steffire), seconded (Zezula), and voted (5-0) to amend the charges to be assessed and placed as liens as follow and adopt Resolution No. 2026-06. ... End of Public Hearing Items --.
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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
Ordinance No. 2026-01: An Ordinance of The City Council 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
Action: Moved (Steffire), seconded (Pespisa), and voted (5-0) to 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 schedule a Public Hearing and second reading and adoption for the June 8, 2026 Regular City Council meeting.
20. Approval of Fiscal Year 2023-25 Street Improvement Project (Zone 3 and Zone 5) and Notice of Completion
Action: Moved (Steffre), seconded (Engelhardt), and voted (5-0) to approve change orders 1-9 in the amount $265,195.29, authorize a budget amendment to increase account 101-450PWD-6830 by $52,836. 15 to increase the contingency, accept FY 23/25 Street Improvement Project (Zone 3 and Zone 5) as complete and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
21. Emergency Repair the Storm Drain on Vista Road
Action: Moved (Zezula), seconded (Stefflre), and voted (5-0) to 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 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.
22. Authorize Execution of Agreements for Brush Clearance/Vegetation Management Contractors
Action: Moved (Steffire), seconded (Engelhardt), and voted (5-0) to 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 list contractors on an approved Brush Clearance Contractors List for three (3) years.
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23. Resolution Adopting FY 2026-27 Project List Fund by SB1 (Gas Tax) Revenues
Action: Moved (Stefflre), seconded (Pespisa), and voted (5-0) to adopt Resolution No. 2026-07 approving the FY 2026-27 project list funded by SB 1 to be submitted to the California Transportation Commission.
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24. Individual Council Member information items and/or required Meeting Attendance Reports
Action: No action taken.
25. Public Comments on Items not on the Agenda (One Minute) Adjourn Meeting - At 7:37 p.m., Mayor Bergman adjourned the meeting.
Submitted for Council Approval:
Chister Coula
Christina Aguilar, Administrative Assistant
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