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
July 13, 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.
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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 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
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
D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
2026 07 13 ITEM #8D
E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
2026 07 13 ITEM #8E
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that items 9 through 12 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 07 16 ITEM #9
10. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR JUNE 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 07 13 ITEM #10
11. MINUTES: JUNE 08, 2026 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 07 13 ITEM #11
12. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2026 07 13 ITEM #12
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PUBLIC HEARING
13. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02 AMENDING CHAPTER 7.5 OF THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING NONCONFORMING LOTS RELATED TO STANDARDS MODIFICATIONS FOR LOTS CREATED FOR WATER TANK SITES OR OTHER NONRESIDENTIAL PURPOSES, AND CHAPTER 7.11, CHAPTER 7.18, AND CHAPTER 7.19 RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR FENCING AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7.5 OF THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING NONCONFORMING LOTS RELATED TO THE STANDARDS MODIFICATIONS FOR LOTS CREATED FOR WATER TANKS SITES OR OTHER NONRESIDENTIAL PURPOSES, AND CHAPTER 7.11, CHAPTER 7.18, AND CHAPTER 7.19 RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR FENCING RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Introduce Ordinance No. 2026-02, an Ordinance of the City Council of La Habra Heights, California, Amending Chapter 7.5 of the La Habra Heights Municipal Code Regarding Nonconforming Lots related to the Standards Modifications for Lots Created for Water Tank Sites or Other Nonresidential Purposes, and Chapter7.11, Chapter 7.18, and Chapter 7.19 Related to Development Standards for Fencing.
B.
Schedule a second reading and adoption for the August 10, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting. 2026 07 13 ITEM #13
14. ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE FEES RESOLUTION NO. 2026-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE FEES AND REQUESTING LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO PLACE SUCH CHARGES ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TAX ROLL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Overrule protests, if any, and adopt Resolution No. 2026-17 confirming the report of delinquent sewer service fees to become a lien against the property as of July 13, 2026; OR B.
Amend the charges to be assessed and placed as a lien as follows: _______________________, and adopt Resolution 2026-17. 2026 07 13 ITEM #14
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
15. LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM COOPERATION AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM BY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO SIGN A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-18 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the CDBG Program Participating City Cooperation Agreement with the County of Los Angeles. 2026 07 13 ITEM #15
16. PUENTE HILLS HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY CITIZENS TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC) APPOINTMENT OF JIM POND RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council appoint Jim Pond to the vacant La Habra Heights representative position on the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority Citizens Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC). 2026 07 13 ITEM #16
17. DISPOSITION OF 2001 FORD F-350, 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND 2017 FORD EXPLORER RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to declare the 2001 Ford F-350 Brush Patrol vehicle, the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid, and the 2017 Ford Explorer Fire Marshal vehicle as surplus property and authorize their disposition through General Auction Company and Shop Garage in accordance with the City's Purchasing Policy and any revenue be deposited into the Fire Fund account 260-710FIR-4820. 2026 07 13 ITEM #17
18. PROPOSED PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ALONG HARBOR BOULEVARD DESCRIBED AS APN 8267-017-907, 8267-018-900, -904, -906, -907, -910, 8267-019-900, -901, -902 FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RESOLUTION NO. 2026-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION, ACCEPTING THE PROPERTY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-19 authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase of the County-owned properties along Harbor Boulevard (APNs 8267-017-907, 8267-018-900, -904, -906, -907, -910, 8267-019-900, -901, and -902), subject to approval by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; and B.
Authorize an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget by appropriating $2,100,000, plus associated escrow and closing costs, to Account No. 101-150GSD-6881 for the acquisition of the Harbor Boulevard properties. 2026 07 13 ITEM #18
19. OVERVIEW OF PROCEDURES FOR CALLING REGULAR AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. . 2026 07 13 ITEM #19
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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 07 13 ITEM #20
21. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
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