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
October 12, 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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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
B.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) Potential Cases: One
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
A.
Recognition of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Deputies that Assisted During Palos Fire
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
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E.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
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D.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
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 10 12 ITEM #9
10. TREASURER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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11. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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12. MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 – ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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13. MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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14. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2026 10 12 ITEM #14
15. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 21, 2026) 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 10 12 ITEM #15
16. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-22 approving an amended Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974. 2026 10 12 ITEM #16
17. 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.
Approve second reading; AND
B.
Adopt 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) 2026 10 12 ITEM #17
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PUBLIC HEARING
18. PROTEST HEARING - UNPAID BRUSH CLEARANCE COSTS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Overrule protests, if any, offered during protest hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2026-23 confirming the report of costs incurred by the city and authorizing the assessments as liens to be placed on the tax rolls effective October 12, 2026; OR B.
Amend the charges to be assessed and placed as liens as follows: _______________________, and adopt Resolution No. 2026-23. 2026 10 12 ITEM #18
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
19. EL NIÑO PREPARDENESS WORKSHOP RECAP
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2026 10 12 ITEM #19
20. BRUSH CLEARANCE PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss and provide direction of staff. 2026 10 12 ITEM #20
21. BRUSH CLEARANCE PROGRAM EXPANSION AND BUDGET AMENDMENT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Approve the hiring of one additional seasonal fire inspector for FY 2026-27; AND B.
Authorize a budget amendment to increase the applicable expenditure accounts for the additional seasonal fire inspector for FY 2026-27; AND C.
Approve the purchase of two used electric vehicles for use by the seasonal fire inspectors; AND D.
Authorize a budget amendment to increase the expenditure account 260-710FIR-6726 by $50,734 for the purchase of two used electric vehicles; AND E.
Approve the upgrade of the existing electrical charging station and installation of an additional charging station; AND F.
Authorize a budget amendment to increase expenditure account 228-630AQM-6830 for the use of available South Coast Air Quality Management District funding, in the amount of $10,000 for the upgrade and installation of electric vehicle charging stations. 2026 10 12 ITEM #21
22. 2027 BRUSH CLEARANCE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-24 declaring that in addition to weeds, rubbish, refuse, or other combustible materials, dirt/debris runoff from private property upon public roadways in front of properties are a public nuisance; AND B.
Declare its intention to provide for the abatement of such nuisance; AND C.
Set the date as December 14, 2026 for the public hearing. 2026 10 12 ITEM #22
23. REPLACEMENT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT AIR COMPRESSOR AND BUDGET AMENDMENT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Authorize the purchase of a comparable replacement compressor for an amount not to exceed $29,000.00; AND B.
Authorize a budget amendment to increase expenditure account 260-710FIR-6430 by $29,000.00 to fund the purchase of a replacement compressor. 2026 10 12 ITEM #23
24. AUTHORIZATION OF BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FLOWATER REFILL STATION AT THE FIRE STATION RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss authorize a budget amendment of $1,740 to increase expenditure account 260-710FIR-6550 for the annual rental and one-time start-up costs for the FloWater refill station. 2026 10 12 ITEM #24
25. ESTABLISHMENT OF A PRE-QUALIFIED LIST OF ON-CALL EMERGENCY CONTRACTORS FOR STORM RESPONSE AND ROADWAY REPAIRS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.
Option 1 – Utilize Existing Qualified Contractors: Determine that contractors that have successfully bid on City road projects within the past three years, including Hardy & Harper, Inc., Onyx Paving Company, J.A. Salazar Construction & Supply Corp., CTI dba Lindy’s Cold Planing, and Surface Constructors, as well as other contractors that have submitted bids on previous City road projects, are eligible for consideration as pre-qualified on-call emergency roadway and guardrail contractors for a period of 12 months; and authorize staff to solicit rate sheets and confirm the contractors’ interest and availability to provide emergency services; OR B.
Option 2 – Conduct a Request for Qualifications (RFQ): Direct staff to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) inviting interested contractors to submit their qualifications and rates for consideration in establishing a pre-qualified list of on-call emergency contractors. 2026 10 12 ITEM #25
26. REQUEST TO WAIVE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEES FOR ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY ON CANONITA DRIVE RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council waive the encroachment permit and issuance fees and authorize staff to issue a no-fee encroachment permit for the temporary closure of Canonita Drive on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., for a neighborhood block party. 2026 10 12 ITEM #26
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27. 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 10 12 ITEM #27
28. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)
ADJOURN MEETING
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