La Habra Heights — 2026-03-09

City Council

#1 Closed Session
1.\nCALL MEETING TO ORDER
#2 Closed Session
2.\nROLL CALL\nA.\nBrian Bergman, Mayor\nB.\nGreg Stefflre, Mayor Pro Tempore\nC.\nCarol Engelhardt, Council Member\nD.\nJohn Pespisa, Council Member\nE.\nNorm Zezula, Council Member
#3 Closed Session
3.\nPUBLIC COMMENTS
#4 Closed Session
A.\nCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION\nSignificant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)\nPotential Cases: Three\n\nB.\nCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Gov. Code\n§ 54956.8-Terms and Conditions Agency Negotiators: Todd Litfin, City\nAttorney Negotiating Parties: Los Angeles County Property: 8267-\n017-907 8267-018-904,906,907,908,910 8267-019-\n900,901,902
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1.\nCALL MEETING TO ORDER
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10.\nTREASURER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026\nRECOMMENDATION:\nApprove.\n2026 03 09 ITEM #10
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11.\nAPPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2026\nRECOMMENDATION:\nApprove.\n2026 03 09 ITEM #11
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12.\nMINUTES: FEBRUARY 9, 2026 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING\nRECOMMENDATION:\nApprove.\n2026 03 09 ITEM #12
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13.\nMINUTES: FEBRUARY 21, 2026 – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING\nRECOMMENDATION:\nApprove.\n2026 03 09 ITEM #13
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14.\nPROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss.\n2026 03 09 ITEM #14\n------------------------------- END OF CONSENT CALENDAR --------------------------------\nADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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15.\nVOLUNTEER SERVICES PROGRAM\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss.\n2026 03 09 ITEM #15
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16.\nLA HABRA HEIGHTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss.\n2026 03 09 ITEM #16
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17.\nOVERVIEW OF THE FINAL STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss\n2026 03 09 ITEM #17
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18.\nHERBICIDAL SPRAY AT CITY OWNED VACANT PARCELS\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council:\nA.\nAuthorize the budget amendment to increase account 101-450PWD-\n6960 by $1,000 for the herbicidal spray to the city-owned vacant parcels;\nAND\nB.\nAuthorize staff to schedule Coleman’s Landscape to complete the work.\n2026 03 09 ITEM #18
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19.\n2025 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council:\nA.\nDiscuss the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report; AND\nB.\nAccept the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report; AND\nC.\nDirect staff to file the report with the California Department of Housing\nand Community Development (HCD).\n2026 03 09 ITEM #19\n2026 03 09 ITEM #19 (1)\n-------------------------------- END OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS --------------------------------
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2.\nROLL CALL\nA.\nBrian Bergman, Mayor\nB.\nGreg Stefflre, Mayor Pro Tempore\nC.\nCarol Engelhardt, Council Member\nD.\nJohn Pespisa, Council Member\nE.\nNorm Zezula, Council Member
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20.\nINDIVIDUAL COUNCIL MEMBER INFORMATION\nITEMS AND/OR\nREQUIRED MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\napprove meeting reports and receive\ngeneral\ncomments,\nannouncements,\nand/or suggestions from Members of the\nCity Council.\n2026 03 09 ITEM #20
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21.\nPUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)\nADJOURN MEETING
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3.\nFLAG SALUTE
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4.\nPRESENTATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS\nA.\nPuente Hill Habitat Preservation Authority Citizens Technical\nAdvisory Committee (CTAC) & Vector Control by Catherine\nHouwen
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5.\nPUBLIC COMMENTS
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6.\nCOMMITTEE COMMENTS
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7.\nCITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
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8.\nADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS\nA.\nCITY MANAGER’S REPORT\nB.\nCITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT\nC.\nCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT\n2026 03 09 ITEM #8C\nD.\nFIRE CHIEF’S REPORT\n2026 03 09 ITEM #8D\nE.\nSHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT\nCONSENT CALENDAR\nIt is recommended that items 9 through 14 be acted on by one motion of the City Council unless a\nCouncil Member requests a separate discussion and/or action on an item.
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9.\nWAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND\nMEETING MINUTES ON THE AGENDA\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\nwaive\nthe\nreading\nin\nfull\nof\nall\nordinances, resolutions, and meeting\nminutes on the agenda, and direct the\nCity Manager to read by title only.\n2026 03 09 ITEM #9