La Habra Heights — 2026-08-10
City Council
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Closed Session
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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Closed Session
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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Closed Session
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-EXISTING LITIGATION
Habra Heights Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los
Angeles, Case No. 23NWCV03743
5. RECONVENE AND STATEMENT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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REGULAR BUSINESS AT 6:30 P.M.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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10. TREASURER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2026
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
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11. TREASURER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
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12. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REPORT FOR JULY 2026
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
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13. MINUTES: JUNE 8, 2026 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
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14. ACCEPT DONATION OF APPLE iPAD FOR PARAMEDIC USE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
A. Accept the donation of one (1) Apple iPAD Pro (8th Generation) from
One Stop Cellular; AND
B. Thank One Stop Cellular for the generous donation.
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15. ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
MERCHANDISE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council
accept the monetary donations totaling
$75.00 for Fire Department
merchandise.
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16. PROJECT UPDATES AND DEADLINES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council
review and discuss.
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17. 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
approve a Second Reading and Adopt
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.
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18. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH CIVIC SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR
CONTRACT PLANNER SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a
one-year extension to the existing
agreement with Civic Solutions, Inc., in
a form approved by the City Attorney, for
the continued provision of contract
planning services, effective August 29,
2026, through August 28, 2027.
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19. ROADS ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR NEXT STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council
review and discuss.
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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.
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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
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D. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
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E. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
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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.
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