La Habra Heights — 2025-09-08

1.\nCALL MEETING TO ORDER

2.\nROLL CALL\nA.\nJohn Pespisa, Mayor\nB.\nCarol Engelhardt, Mayor Pro Tempore\nC.\nBrian Bergman, Council Member\nD.\nGreg Stefflre, Council Member\nE.\nNorm Zezula, Council Member

3.\nPUBLIC COMMENTS

5.\nA.\nCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\nPursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1) Case: State of California et al. v.\nCity of La Habra Heights et al. LASC Case No. 24STCP03557\nB.\nCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION\nSignificant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)\nPotential Cases: Two\nC.\nEMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Gov. Code §\n54957 Title: City Manager\nRECONVENE AND STATEMENT FROM CLOSED SESSION\n-------------------------------- END OF CLOSED SESSION -------------------------------REGULAR BUSINESS AT 6:30 P.M.

1.\nCALL MEETING TO ORDER

10. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR AUGUST 2025\nRECOMMENDATION:\nApprove.\n2025 09 08 ITEM #10

11. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2025\nRECOMMENDATION:\nApprove.\n2025 09 08 ITEM #11

12. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2025\nRECOMMENDATION:\nApprove.\n2025 09 08 ITEM #12

13. MINUTES: AUGUST 11, 2025 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING\nRECOMMENDATION:\nApprove.\n2025 09 08 ITEM #13

14. RESOLUTION ADOPTING FY 2025-26 PROJECT LIST FUNDED BY SB 1\n(GAS TAX) REVENUES\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\nadopt Resolution No. 2025-23 approving\nthe FY 2025-26 project list funded by SB\n1 to be submitted to the California\nTransportation Commission.\n2025 09 08 ITEM #14

15. ADOPTION OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND\nFIRE PROTECTION FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAPS\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\napprove a Second Reading and adopt\nOrdinance No. 2025-03, an Ordinance\nof the City Council of the City of La\nHabra Heights, California, adopting Cal\nFire’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone\npursuant to Government Code Section\n51179.\n2025 09 08 ITEM #15

16. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss.\n2025 09 08 ITEM #16\n------------------------------- END OF CONSENT CALENDAR -------------------------------ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

17. RECLASSIFICATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT POSITIONS\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\napprove the reclassification of the Fire\nChief position from part-time to full-time\nand the Deputy Fire Chief position from\nfull-time to part-time. It is further\nrecommended that Edward Martin be\nappointed as Fire Chief and Greg Terrill\nas Deputy Fire Chief.\n2025 09 08 ITEM #17

18. AGREEMENT WITH LOCALITY MEDIA, INC. DBA FIRST DUE FOR FIRE\nPREVENTION SOFTWARE\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\nauthorize the City Manager to enter into\nan Agreement, with Locality Media, Inc.\ndba First Due for software in support of\nthe fire prevention program.\n2025 09 08 ITEM #18

19. PUENTE HILLS HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY CITIZENS\nTECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC) REAPPOINTMENT OF\nCATHERINE HOUWEN\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\nre-appoint Catherine Houwen to a fouryear term on the Puente Hills Habitat\nPreservation Authority – Citizens\nTechnical Advisory Committee (CTAC).\n2025 09 08 ITEM #19

2.\nROLL CALL\nA.\nJohn Pespisa, Mayor\nB.\nCarol Engelhardt, Mayor Pro Tempore\nC.\nBrian Bergman, Council Member\nD.\nGreg Stefflre, Council Member\nE.\nNorm Zezula, Council Member

20. STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOPS – STREET IMPROVEMENTS\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss the joint strategic\nplanning workshop and provide direction\nto staff.\n2025 09 08 ITEM #20

21. HACIENDA ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONSTRUCTION\nMANAGEMENT\nAND\nINSPECTION\nAGREEMENT\nAMENDMENT\n(CONTINUED FROM JULY 28, 2025)\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\nincrease the Professional Services\nAgreement with NV5 for construction\nmanagement and inspection services for\nthe Hacienda Road and Avocado Crest\nRoad traffic signal project by $68,888.\n2025 09 08 ITEM #21

22. PROPOSITION A FUND EXCHANGE WITH CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\napprove Proposition A Assignment\nAgreement with the City of Hawaiian\nGardens and authorize the City\nManager to enter into the agreement for\nthe exchange of Proposition A funds.\n2025 09 08 ITEM #22

23. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE\nAND RESOLUTION\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council:\nA.\nStaff recommends approval and adoption of the attached Publicly\nAvailable Pay Schedule in accordance with California Code of\nRegulations, Title 2, §§570.5 and 571 subsection (b); AND\nB.\nAdopt Resolution No. 2025-27 approving a publicly available pay\nschedule.\n2025 09 08 ITEM #23\n-------------------------------- END OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS --------------------------------

24. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL MEMBER INFORMATION\nREQUIRED MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS\nRECOMMENDATION:\nITEMS\nAND/OR\nIt is recommended that the City Council\napprove meeting reports and receive\ngeneral comments, announcements,\nand/or suggestions from Members of the\nCity Council.\n2025 09 08 ITEM #24

25. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)

4.\nPRESENTATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS\nA.\nNational Preparedness Proclamation

5.\nPUBLIC COMMENTS

6.\nCOMMITTEE COMMENTS

7.\nCITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

8.\nADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS\nA.\nCITY MANAGER’S REPORT\nB.\nCITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT\nC.\nCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT\nD.\nFIRE CHIEF’S REPORT\n2025 09 08 ITEM #8D\nE.\nSHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT\nCONSENT CALENDAR\nIt is recommended that items 9 through 16 be acted on by one motion of the City Council unless a\nCouncil Member requests a separate discussion and/or action on an item.

9.\nWAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND\nMEETING MINUTES ON THE AGENDA\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\nwaive the reading in full of all\nordinances, resolutions, and meeting\nminutes on the agenda, and direct the\nCity Manager to read by title only.\n2025 09 08 ITEM #9