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
August 10, 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
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 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
B.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case: Craig Martin v. City of La Habra Heights
Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, Case No. 23NWCV03743
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
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D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
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E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
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6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
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 08 10 ITEM #9
10. TREASURER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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11. TREASURER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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12. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR JULY 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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13. MINUTES: JUNE 8, 2026 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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14. ACCEPT DONATION OF APPLE iPAD FOR PARAMEDIC USE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Accept the donation of one (1) Apple iPAD Pro (8th Generation) from One Stop Cellular; AND B.
Thank One Stop Cellular for the generous donation.
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15. ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT MERCHANDISE RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council accept the monetary donations totaling $75.00 for Fire Department merchandise. 2026 08 10 ITEM #15
16. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2026 08 10 ITEM #16
17. 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 approve a Second Reading and Adopt 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. 2026 08 10 ITEM #17
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
18. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH CIVIC SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR CONTRACT PLANNER SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year extension to the existing agreement with Civic Solutions, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, for the continued provision of contract planning services, effective August 29, 2026, through August 28, 2027. 2026 08 10 ITEM #18
19. ROADS ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR NEXT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2026 08 10 ITEM #19
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 08 10 ITEM #20
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21. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
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