La Habra Heights — 2026-07-13

City Council

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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
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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10. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR JUNE 2026 RECOMMENDATION: Approve. 2026 07 13 ITEM #10
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11. MINUTES: JUNE 08, 2026 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECOMMENDATION: Approve. 2026 07 13 ITEM #11
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12. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. 2026 07 13 ITEM #12 ------------------------------- END OF CONSENT CALENDAR -------------------------------- PUBLIC HEARING
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13. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02 AMENDING CHAPTER 7.5 OF THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING NONCONFORMING LOTS RELATED TO STANDARDS MODIFICATIONS FOR LOTS CREATED FOR WATER TANK SITES OR OTHER NONRESIDENTIAL PURPOSES, AND CHAPTER 7.11, CHAPTER 7.18, AND CHAPTER 7.19 RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR FENCING AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 7.5 OF THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING NONCONFORMING LOTS RELATED TO THE STANDARDS MODIFICATIONS FOR LOTS CREATED FOR WATER TANKS SITES OR OTHER NONRESIDENTIAL PURPOSES, AND CHAPTER 7.11, CHAPTER 7.18, AND CHAPTER 7.19 RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR FENCING RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: A. Introduce Ordinance No. 2026-02, an Ordinance of the City Council of La Habra Heights, California, Amending Chapter 7.5 of the La Habra Heights Municipal Code Regarding Nonconforming Lots related to the Standards Modifications for Lots Created for Water Tank Sites or Other Nonresidential Purposes, and Chapter7.11, Chapter 7.18, and Chapter 7.19 Related to Development Standards for Fencing. B. Schedule a second reading and adoption for the August 10, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting. 2026 07 13 ITEM #13
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14. ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE FEES RESOLUTION HABRA HEIGHTS APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE FEES AND REQUESTING LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO PLACE SUCH CHARGES ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TAX ROLL RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: A. Overrule protests, if any, and adopt Resolution No. 2026-17 confirming the report of delinquent sewer service fees to become a lien against the property as of July 13, 2026; OR B. Amend the charges to be assessed and placed as a lien as follows: _______________________, and adopt Resolution 2026-17. 2026 07 13 ITEM #14 ------------------------------- END OF PUBLIC HEARING -------------------------------- ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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15. LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM COOPERATION AGREEMENT RESOLUTION HABRA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM BY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO SIGN A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-18 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the CDBG Program Participating City Cooperation Agreement with the County of Los Angeles. 2026 07 13 ITEM #15
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16. PUENTE HILLS HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY CITIZENS TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC) APPOINTMENT OF JIM POND RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council appoint Jim Pond to the vacant La Habra Heights representative position on the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority Citizens Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC). 2026 07 13 ITEM #16
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17. DISPOSITION OF 2001 FORD F-350, 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND 2017 FORD EXPLORER RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to declare the 2001 Ford F-350 Brush Patrol vehicle, the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid, and the 2017 Ford Explorer Fire Marshal vehicle as surplus property and authorize their disposition through General Auction Company and Shop Garage in accordance with the City's Purchasing Policy and any revenue be deposited into the Fire Fund account 260-710FIR-4820. 2026 07 13 ITEM #17
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18. PROPOSED PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ALONG HARBOR BOULEVARD DESCRIBED AS APN 8267-017-907, 8267-018-900, -904, -906, -907, -910, 8267-019-900, -901, -902 FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RESOLUTION NO. 2026-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION, ACCEPTING THE PROPERTY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: A. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-19 authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase of the County-owned properties along Harbor Boulevard (APNs 8267- 017-907, 8267-018-900, -904, -906, -907, -910, 8267-019-900, -901, and -902), subject to approval by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; and B. Authorize an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget by appropriating $2,100,000, plus associated escrow and closing costs, to Account No. 101-150GSD-6881 for the acquisition of the Harbor Boulevard properties. 2026 07 13 ITEM #18
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19. OVERVIEW OF PROCEDURES FOR CALLING REGULAR AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss. . 2026 07 13 ITEM #19 -------------------------------- END OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS --------------------------------
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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
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20. 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 07 13 ITEM #20
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21. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (ONE MINUTE) ADJOURN MEETING
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3. FLAG SALUTE
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4. PRESENTATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
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7. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
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8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT B. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT D. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT 2026 07 13 ITEM #8D E. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR It is recommended that items 9 through 12 be acted on by one motion of the City Council unless a Council Member requests a separate discussion and/or action on an item.
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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 07 16 ITEM #9