AGENDA
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
1225 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, California 90631
No Closed Session
06:30 p.m. Regular Business
June 8, 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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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
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
A.
LARGE ANIMAL EVACUATION PLAN PRESENTATION
7. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
B.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
C.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
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D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
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E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
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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 06 08 ITEM #9
10. TREASURER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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11. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR MAY 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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12. MINUTES: MAY 11, 2026 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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13. MINUTES: MAY 18, 2026 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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14. MINUTES: MAY 28, 2026 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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15. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2026 06 08 ITEM #15
16. ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Accept monetary donations and merchandise sales revenues totaling $4,254.40; AND B.
Authorize a budget amendment in the amount $877.66 to account number 260-710FIR-6510 for Fire Service Day expenditures. 2026 06 08 ITEM #16
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
22. ADOPT CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON SENATE BILL 707
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the City Council Policy, Disruption of Remote Services, to incorporate new Brown Act amendments regarding Council meeting disruption procedures for two-way remote access pursuant to Senate Bill 707. 2026 06 08 ITEM #22
23. DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL USES FOR THE VACANT LOT AT HACIENDA AND WEST RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss and provide direction to staff. 2026 06 08 ITEM #23
24. AGREEMENT WITH 3Di ENGAGE FOR FIRE PREVENTION SOFTWARE AND INSPECTION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a five (5) year agreement with 3Di Engage for Fire Prevention and Inspection Management Software, including the inspection module, in an amount not to exceed $70,504 over the five-year term. 2026 06 08 ITEM #24
25. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolutions as presented in the staff report. 2026 06 08 ITEM #25
26. PLANNING COMMISSION REQUEST TO REVIEW AND INITIATE A CODE AMENDMENT RELATED TO LIMITS ON SQUARE FOOTAGE OF STRUCTURES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the item and authorize the Planning Commission to review the structure square footage limits and initiate a code amendment. 2026 06 08 ITEM #26
27. FOURTH OF JULY PUBLIC SAFETY PREPARATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2026 06 08 ITEM #27
28. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the purchase of a 2024 Ford Expedition 4x4 Command Unit or comparable vehicle, for amount not to exceed $70,000.00. 2026 06 08 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 06 08 ITEM #29
30. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
ADJOURN MEETING
UPON ADJOURNMENT OF THE MEETING, PLEASE LEAVE THE ROOM PROMPTLY AND TAKE YOUR PERSONAL BELONGINGS WITH YOU TO ALLOW STAFF TO CLEAN UP AND CLOSE THE BUILDING. IF YOU ARE RECORDING, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONVERSATIONS THAT TAKE PLACE FROM THIS POINT FORWARD MAY BE PRIVATE AND ARE NOT PART OF THE PUBLIC MEETING, AND CONSENT OF ALL PARTIES TO THE CONVERSATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO RECORDING.
PUBLIC HEARING
17. PUBLIC HEARING ON VACANCIES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing and receive and file the City’s Annual Position Vacancy Report in compliance with Assembly Bill (“AB”) 2561. (Gov. Code § 3502.3.) 2026 06 08 ITEM #17
18. DETERMINATION OF THE SPECIAL FIRE TAX FOR FY 2026-27 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Open the public hearing;
B.
Close the public hearing after hearing any protests; AND C.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-08 establishing the FY 2026-27 Fire Prevention, Protection, and Life Safety Services Special Tax rates. 2026 06 08 ITEM #18
19. LEVY AND COLLECTION OF STREET MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 7 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Open the public hearing;
B.
Close the public hearing after hearing any protests; AND C.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-09 confirming the assessment and ordering the levy for Street Maintenance Assessment District No. 7 for Fiscal Year 2026-27. 2026 06 08 ITEM #19
20. CONSIDERATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, SALARIES AND BENEFITS RESOLUTION, GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT, AND STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-10 adopting and implementing the FY 2026-27 Operating Budget; AND B.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-11 establishing salary and benefit rates for all classes of employment and superseding Resolution No. 2025-17; AND C.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-12 establishing the FY 2026-27 Gann Limit; AND D.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-13 adopting the Statement of Investment Policy and delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer. 2026 06 08 ITEM #20
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21. 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.
Conduct the public hearing;
B.
Approve a second reading; AND
C.
Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-01, 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. 2026 06 08 ITEM #21
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