La Habra Heights — 2026-04-13

1.\nCALL MEETING TO ORDER

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.\nPUBLIC COMMENTS

4.\nADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:\nA.\nCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION\nSignificant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)\nPotential Cases: Two\nB.\nCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Gov.\nCode § 54956.8-Terms and Conditions Agency Negotiators: Todd Litfin,\nCity Attorney Negotiating Parties: Los Angeles County Property:\n8267-017-907 8267-018-904,906,907,908,910 8267-019-\n900,901,902\n5.\nRECONVENE AND STATEMENT FROM CLOSED SESSION\n-------------------------------- END OF CLOSED SESSION --------------------------------

1.\nCALL MEETING TO ORDER

10.\nTREASURER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026\nRECOMMENDATION:\nApprove.\n2026 04 13 ITEM #10

11.\nAPPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR MARCH 2026\nRECOMMENDATION:\nApprove.\n2026 04 13 ITEM #11

12.\nMINUTES: MARCH 9, 2026 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING\nRECOMMENDATION:\nApprove.\n2026 04 13 ITEM #12

13.\nACCEPT DONATION OF TEN OFFICE CHAIRS FOR CITY HALL STAFF\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\naccept the donation of the ten office\nchairs from the La Habra Heights\nImprovement Association.\n2026 04 13 ITEM #13

14.\nACCEPT MONETARY DONATION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council:\nA.\nAccept the monetary donation; AND\nB.\nThank the donors for their generosity.\n2026 04 13 ITEM #14

15.\nPROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss.\n2026 04 13 ITEM #15

16.\nSUBSCRIPTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FIRESCORE.AI FOR\nCOMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION (CONTINUED FROM FEBURARY 9, 2026)\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council:\nA.\nAuthorize a budget amendment to increase account 260-740BCP-6235\nby $600 for the remaining FY 2025-26; AND\nB.\nAuthorize City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by\nthe City Attorney.\n2026 04 13 ITEM #16\n------------------------------- END OF CONSENT CALENDAR --------------------------------\nPUBLIC HEARING

17.\n2026 ANNUAL BRUSH CLEARANCE PROGRAM\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council:\nA.\nOpen the public hearing to hear property owners’ protests, then close the\npublic hearing following any comments; AND\nB.\nAuthorize the Fire Department to initiate inspections and proceed with\nbrush clearance as necessary.\n2026 04 13 ITEM #17

18.\nTREE REPLACEMENT PLAN FOR THE REMOVAL OFF PROTECTED\nTREES WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL AS PART OF THE CONSTRUCTION\nOF A NEW RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1730 KANOLA ROAD\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\nadopt Resolution No. 2026-05 approving\nthe tree replacement plan for the\nresidence under construction located at\n1730 Kanola Road.\n2026 04 13 ITEM #18\n2026 04 13 ITEM #18 ATTACHMENT\n------------------------------- END OF PUBLIC HEARING --------------------------------\nADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

19.\nPLANNING COMMISSION REQUEST TO INITIATE A CODE AMENDMENT\nRELATED TO FENCING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss this item and\nauthorize the Planning Commission to\ninitiate a code amendment.\n2026 04 13 ITEM #19

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

20.\nDISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL USES FOR THE VACANT LOT AT HACIENDA\nAND WEST\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\nreview and discuss.\n2026 04 13 ITEM #20

21.\nFOLLOW-UP: STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP DISCUSSION\nRECOMMENDATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council\nreceive and file.\n2026 04 13 ITEM #21\n-------------------------------- END OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS --------------------------------

22.\nINDIVIDUAL COUNCIL\nMEMBER 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 04 13 ITEM #22

23.\nPUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE)\nADJOURN MEETING

3.\nFLAG SALUTE

4.\nPRESENTATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS\nA.\nDONATE LIFE PROCLAMATION\nB.\nRECOGNIZE SUSAN MORGAN – RETIREMENT FROM SOUTHERN\nCALIFORNIA EDISON

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\n2026 04 13 ITEM #8C\nD.\nFIRE CHIEF’S REPORT\n2026 04 13 ITEM #8D\nE.\nSHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT\n2026 04 13 ITEM #8E\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 of the entire document.\nordinances, resolutions, and meeting\nminutes on the agenda, and direct the\nCity Manager to read by title only.\n2026 04 13 ITEM #9