BREA CITY COUNGIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
BREA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING
M!NUTES
MARGH 1,2022
CLOSED SESSION
6:00 p.m, - Executive Conference Room
Level Three
Closed Se sson may convene to consder matlers ol purchase / sale of realpropedy (G. C. !54956.6). pendlng litigation [G C.S54956.9(d)(1)] potentiattitigatron IG.C. S5ae56.9(d)(2X3)or (a)l llabilityclaims(G.C.S54961)orpelsonnelitems(G.C.S54957.6).Recordsnotavalablelorpublicnspeclion Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(dxl) - Existing Litigation. Name of Case: Rios v. City of Brea et al. (Case No. 30-2022-0 1 246673-CU-CR-C J C)
Mayor Hupp adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 6:25 p.m.
STUDY SESSION
6:30 p.m. - Council Chamber
Plaza Level
CALL TO OROER / ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Hupp called the Study Session to order at 6:30 p,m., all members were present 3 4
Public Comment
None.
Clarify Regular Meeting Topics
Mayor Pro Tem Parker expressed concern with discussing ltem 6, Brea/Fullerton Command Share Agreement Discussion, in open session.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
liarch 1,2022
1 CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL. COUNCIL
Mayor Hupp called the Closed Session to order at 6:00 p.m., all members were present.
Present: Hupp, Parker, Marick, Vargas, Simonoff
1. Public Comment
2. Councilmember Marick noted a correction to ltem 15, February 15,2022 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, to reflect her "No" vote on ltem 23 as opposed to ltem 22.
6 REPORT
None.
Council discussed the history of Council Members who served multiple terms over consecutive years.
Brea/Fullerton Command Share Agreement Discussion
City Manager Gallardo presented background information on the topic, and noted that the City of Fullerton has received a proposal from Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). He provided examples of options available related to the future of the Brea/Fullerton Command Share Agreement.
Mayor Pro Tem Parker expressed concerns regarding discussing this topic during General Session.
City Attorney Boga indicated that there is no litigation at the moment, therefore, the discussion would not be appropriate for Closed Session.
Councilmember IVlarick suggested having the conversation with Fullerton through the North Orange County Cities Joint Powers Authority (NOCCJPA).
City Manager Gallardo indicated that Fullerton is aware that Brea is currently having a discussion regarding the future of the Command Share Agreement.
Councilmember Simonoff inquired as to current staffing levels, exam notice, and joint recruitment.
Fire Chief Loeser spoke about motivations of perspective candidates. He also indicated that if Fullerton decides to contract with OCFA, Fullerton firefighters, including new hires, will also be moved to OCFA.
Mayor Hupp spoke about recruits who interviewed under a joint recruitment over the past year, that refused to accept a position because they do not want to work for the Fullerton Fire Department.
Fire Chief Loeser indicated that the Civilian Fire Marshall position is currently on hold Councilmember Marick spoke about the possible flnancial burden involved in regard to this item.
Councilmember Vargas concurred with Councilmember Marick and suggested holding a NOCCJPA meeting to discuss the topic.
Councilmember Simonoff requested that the item be agendized for the next City Council meeting and Mayor Hupp seconded his request.
Chief Loeser spoke about the current strain on command staff and overall staffing levels.
March 1,2022
2 5.City Council Term Limits Discussion
Councilmember Vargas explained why he requested this discussion and indtcated he was in favor of term limits.
Councilmember Marick indicated she is in favor of term limits.
Council took no action on the item.
7. Council Member ReporURequests
Mayor Hupp adjourned the Study Session at 7:10 p.m.
GENERAL SESSION
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Plaza Level
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CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Hupp called the General Session to order at 7:12 p.m., all members were present Pledge of Allegiance
Brea Police Explorers led the Pledge of Allegiance
Presentation: SCE Street Light Replacement Project
Cynthia Quimby, Southern California Edison Government Relations Manager, provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Streetlight Pole Replacement Project. She spoke about the project overview, project area, pre-construction work, process and impact on residents and public outreach.
Report - Prior Study Session
City Manager Gallardo provided the prior Study Session report Community Announcements
Councilmember Simonoff encouraged the community to attend the "Love Brea" event, as a great opportunity to serve the City of Brea and join a movement that is spreading across California. He announced that registration for volunteer service projects begins on April 4 "nd more information can be found on the City's website beginning Monday, March 14.
Itilayor Pro Tem Parker announced that applications are now being accepted for Engage Brea.
He stated that in partnership with California State University Fullerton, this unique program will provide participants a general overview of City operations, departments, and external agencies that affect our community; and each week will focus on different aspects of our local government organization and management with presentations, analysis, and discussions from a variety of Brea's government leaders. He indicated that participants will meet on Wednesdays, from April 6 through May 'l 1, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., visit cityofbrea.neUengagebrea for more rnformation.
Councilmember Vargas announced |,hat Legally Blonde will be shown on Saturday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. on the Plaza Level of the Brea Civic & Cultural Center and the Brea Gallery will be open to view its current exhibit and participate in an arts and crafts activity.
He also encouraged the community to save the date for the Spring Craft Boutique on Saturday, '10.
11. 12.
Merch 1,2022
3 lnvocation
Kirk Randolph, Southlands Church, delivered the lnvocation.
Council discussed themed lighting, pace of streetlight replacement, and project impacts to trash day pickups.
Councilmember Marick announced that Orange County Public Libraries offer a free Books-By-Mail service and that the service provides books and books on CD to homebound, eligible residents in the county. She directed the community to visit OCPl.org/booksbymail for more information or to apply.
March 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Brea Community Center.
Mayor Hupp announced that the City Council continues to seek feedback from the community a part of the transition to by-district elections. She indicated that the City Council is still considering 2 focus maps and encouraged the community to take a brief survey available online at cityofbrea. nevdistricting.
13.Matters from the Audience
Craig Farris spoke in favor of the Brea Plaza project
Tod Lancaster spoke against the Brea Plaza proiect
Keith Fullington spoke about loud vehicles on Lambert Road and inquired about the former Sears building at the Brea l\/all.
The following individual spoke via Zoom teleconference
Dennis Stockton spoke about his company's bid submittal for ltem 17, Rejection of Bids for Carbon Canyon Booster Pump Station No. 3 Rehabilitation, and requested that the City meet with Cora Construction to discuss their bid proposal.
14. Response to Public lnquiries - Mayor / City Manager CONSENT CALENDAR - The City Council/Successor Agency approves all Consent Calendar mafters with one motion unless Council/Agency or Staffreguesfs further discussion of a particular item. ltems of concern regarding Consent Calendar matters should be presented during "Matters from the Audience." CITY COUNCIL . CONSENT
'15.February 15, 2022, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes The City Council approved the February 15,2022, City Council Regular Meeling Minutes as amended.
16.AB 361 Findings for Special Brown Act Requirements for Teleconference Meetings The City Council made the following findings: (1) the City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency; and (2) the COVID-19 state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members of the City's legislative bodies (including commissions and committees) to meet safely in person.
17.Rejection of Bids for Carbon Canyon Booster Pump Station No. 3 Rehabilitation CIP No. 7470 &7471
Water Distribution Superintendent Correa outlined the reasons why staff is recommending that Council reject all bids.
Discussion ensued related to the addendums, the volume of bids received, and the reason for rejecting the bids.
The City Council rejected all bids, directed the City Clerk to return all bid bonds and authorized staff to re-advertise for bids.
City Disbursement Registers for February 18 and 25,2022 The City Council received and flled the City Disbursement Registers for February 18 and 25, 2022.
18. Match 1,2022
4 Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Parker to approve City Consent Calendar ltems '15 - 18.
AYES: t\ilayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Vargas, Council l\rember Simonoff
Passed
CITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY. CONSENT
Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Parker to approve City/Successor Agency Consent ltem 19.
AYES: Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Vargas, Council Member Simonoff
Passed
City Manager
City Manager Gallardo introduced newly appointed Public Works Director, Michael Ho.
21. Council Requests
None.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Vargas discussed the consolidation of the Mercury lnsurance Offices and commended the Public Works Department for their service.
Respectfully submitted,The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 23rd day t f'ltarch. 2022.
arris-Neal, City Clerk
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Liili Cecilia Hupp, Mayor
March 'l, 2022
5 19. Successor Agency Disbursement Register for February 25,2022 The City Council, as the Successor Agency, received and filed the Successor Agency Disbursement Register for February 25,2022.
AOMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hupp adjourned the General Session at 7:57 p.m.