AGENDA
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
1225 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, California 90631
5:30 p.m. Closed Session
06:30 p.m. Regular Business
September 21, 2026
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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
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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
2026 09 21 ITEM #8C
D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
2026 09 21 ITEM #8D
E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
2026 09 21 ITEM #8E
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that items 9 through 15 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 09 21 ITEM #9
10. TREASURER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 09 21 ITEM #10
11. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR AUGUST 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 09 21 ITEM #11
12. MINUTES: AUGUST 10, 2026 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 09 21 ITEM #12
13. MINUTES: AUGUST 17, 2026 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
2026 09 21 ITEM #13
14. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT HELMET SHIELDS AND BELT BUCKLES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Accept the donation of $3,262.13 from the La Habra Heights Improvement Association; AND B.
Authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $3,262.13 to increase revenue account 260-000000-4820 for reimbursement of the helmet shields and belt buckles; AND C.
Authorize budget amendments totaling $3,262.13, consisting of $1,799.66 to account expenditure account 260-710FIR-6912 for the helmet shields and $1,462.47 to expenditure account 260-710FIR-6911 for the belt buckles. 2026 09 21 ITEM #14
15. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2026 09 21 ITEM #15
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PUBLIC HEARING
16. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-03 AMENDING SECTION 4.3.113 OF THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SOLID WASTE (MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION) ORDINANCE NO. 2026-03: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 4 OF THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY SECTION 4.3.113 (MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION) RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Hold a public hearing; AND
B.
Introduce Ordinance No. 2026-03 by title only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of La Habra Heights, California, amending Article 4 of the La Habra Heights Municipal Code to modify Section 4.3.113 of the La Habra Heights Municipal Code regarding solid waste (Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction) C.
Schedule a second reading and adoption for the October 12, 2026, Regular City Council meeting. 2026 09 21 ITEM #16
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
17. PROPOSITION A FUND EXCHANGE WITH CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposition A Assignment Agreement with the City of Hawaiian Gardens and authorize the City Manager to enter into the agreement for the exchange of Proposition A funds. 2026 09 21 ITEM #17
18. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Staff recommends approval and adoption of the attached pay schedule in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, §§570.5 and 571 subsection (b); AND B.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-21 approving a publicly Available Salary Schedule. 2026 09 21 ITEM #18
19. REQUEST TO PURCHASE A RADIO REPEATER AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT ON BEHALF OF THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS FIRE WATCH RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Authorize the purchase and installation of a new radio repeater and associated equipment on behalf of the La Habra Heights Fire Watch; AND B.
Authorize a budget amendment increasing expenditure account 101-150GSD-6440 by $5,695.22 to fund the purchase and installation of the new radio repeater and associated equipment. 2026 09 21 ITEM #19
20. AUTHORIZATION FOR NIGHT WORK AND TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) GRID RESILIENCY PROJECT ON HACIENDA ROAD BETWEEN WEST SKYLINE DRIVE TO LHH CITY LIMITS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council authorize SCE to close Hacienda Road between West Skyline Drive to LHH City Limits for up to three non-consecutive nights to safely allow SCE to replace covered conductors and utility poles. 2026 09 21 ITEM #20
21. PLANNING COMMISSION REQUEST TO INITATE A CODE AMENDMENT RELATED TO LIMITS ON SQUARE FOOTAGE OF STRUCTURES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the draft Municipal Code amendment language and authorize the Planning Commission to initiate the code amendment process related to residential square footage limits. 2026 09 21 ITEM #21
22. 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 09 21 ITEM #22
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