BREA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
BREA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING
MINUTES
JUNE 7, 2022
CLOSED SESSION
6:30 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Hupp called the Closed Session to order at 6:30 p.m., all members were present.
Present:Hupp, Parker, Marick, Vargas, Simonoff
1.Public Comment
None.
Closed Session may convene to consider matters of purchase / sale of real property (G. C. §54956.8), pending litigation [G.C.§54956.9(d)(1)], potential litigation [G.C. §54956.9(d)(2)(3) or (4)], liability claims (G. C. §54961) or personnel items (G.C.§54957.6). Records not available for public inspection.
2.Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b). Title: City Manager
Mayor Hupp adjourned the Closed Session at 6:50 p.m.
GENERAL SESSION
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Plaza Level
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Hupp called the General Session to order at 7:03 p.m., all Council Members were present.
3.Pledge of Allegiance
The Brea Police Explorers led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4.Invocation:
Senior Pastor Steve Chang, Living Hope Community Church, delivered the Invocation.
5.Presentation
FIRST Robotics Team 7157 (Brea Olinda High School) provided a presentation.
6.Presentation
Mayor Hupp introduced the 2022 Mayor's Youth Award recipients and thanked them for their contribution to the community.
June 7, 2022
1 7.Community Announcements
Council Member Simonoff announced that the summer season of Family Films starts this Friday, June 10th at its new location, the Brea Civic and Cultural Center Plaza. "Luca" will be shown on the big screen at 8:00 p.m. and raffle prizes will be handed out prior to showtime.
The Brea Gallery will also be open for free admission and the Curtis Theatre will be selling concessions. Admission and parking are free! For more information, visit BreaSpecialEvents.com.
Mayor Hupp urged residents to keep mosquitoes under control this summer. She stated that the most effective way to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites is to reduce places where mosquitoes can develop. For more information, please visit OCvector.org.
Council Member Marick announced that with summer events back, the City of Brea has opportunities for local vendors to participate in our upcoming events. If a local vendor is interested in having a booth at the 42nd annual Country Fair on July 4th or at Brea Fest on August 12th, they can fill out a vendor application found on the city’s website. For more information, please contact special events at 714-990-7771.
Council Member Vargas invited residents to join us for a community information meeting to learn about the water and sewer rate study recently completed by independent consulting engineers. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 29th, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., in Community Rooms A&B at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center. To RSVP, or ask questions, please send an email to [email protected].
Mayor Pro Tem Parker announced that with the 4th of July holiday next month, we want to remind you of Brea’s ban on fireworks. The sale, use, or discharge of all fireworks are prohibited in the City, even the “safe and sane” variety sold in other cities. If you are able to identify the exact location of someone using fireworks, please report it to Brea Police Department's non-emergency line at 714-990-7911.
8.Matters from the Audience
Terry Lou expressed concern about the robberies in the Blackstone Community, noted that he attended the meeting with the Police Department, and urged Council to add a gate to the community.
Gabby Mueller asked Council to make the Blackstone Community a safe one.
James Wang discussed the recent home invasion robberies and urged Council to consider installing a gate around the community entrances.
Fahd Jamil expressed concern about safety and traffic, discussed a robbery at his home, and stated that the residents peace and security are impacted.
Junior Warner expressed concern about the safety of the community and called for action.
Mike CoCos stated that the Blackstone Community is scared, angry, upset and in fear. He suggested identity stickers, increased patrol and response, and more officers.
John Ling urged Council to hire more police officers.
Ling Chang noted incidents in the Blackstone community, stated that the community has become a target, and noted residents are frustrated and helpless.
Dilip Patel urged Council to: install a gate in the Blackstone Community north of Lambert, June 7, 2022
2 make the roads private, and provide more police presence.
City Clerk Harris-Neal read two written comments:
Jeremy Walton expressed concern about providing overnight parking passes for homeowners with plenty of parking.
1. Thomas Kwan provided suggestions to residents for conserving water.2.
Community Development Director Jason Killebrew introduced the new City Planner Joanne Hwang.
9.Response to Public Inquiries - Mayor / City Manager
City Manager Gallardo, Mayor Hupp and Police Captain Dave Dickinson responded to Public Inquiries.
PUBLIC HEARING - This portion of the meeting is for matters that legally require an opportunity for public input. Audience participation is encouraged and is limited to 5 minutes per speaker.
10.Public Hearing to Consider Levying an Assessment for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts (LLMDs) #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Maintenance Services Superintendent Bill Bowlus reported that districts 1,2 and 4 assessments remained the same and districts 3, 5, 6 and 7 had increased assessments. He noted that the residents were satisfied with the proposed reserve levels and that there were no protestors.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Parker's question, Maintenance Services Superintendent Bowlus stated that the obligation under state law is to receive input from residents and notify them of any pending assessment increase.
Mayor Hupp opened the public hearing.
Hearing no testimony, Mayor Hupp closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff, seconded by Council Member Marick to adopt Resolution Nos. 2022-037 through 2022-043, levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
AYES: Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Vargas, Council Member Simonoff
Passed
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM - This agenda category is for City Council consideration of a wide variety of topics related to the City's operations. Public comments regarding items in this section should be presented during "Matters from the Audience."
11.Adopt Level 2 Water Shortage Condition Resolution
Water Superintendent Rudy Correa presented a PowerPoint that included: previous City Council action - June 2021; 3 years of drought conditions; and staff's recommendation.
Motion was made by Council Member Vargas, seconded by Council Member Simonoff to adopt Resolution No. 2022-044, declaring the existence of a Level 2 Water Shortage Condition.
AYES: Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member June 7, 2022
3 AYES: Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Vargas, Council Member Simonoff
Passed
CONSENT CALENDAR - The City Council/Successor Agency approves all Consent Calendar matters with one motion unless Council/Agency or Staff requests further discussion of a particular item. Items of concern regarding Consent Calendar matters should be presented during “Matters from the Audience."
CITY COUNCIL - CONSENT
12.May 17, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the May 17, 2022, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes as written.
13.May 20, 2022 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the May 20, 2022, City Council Special Meeting Minutes as written.
14.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.
15.November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election Authorization and Consolidation Request The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-045 calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law cities; and Adopted Resolution No. 2022-046 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consolidate a General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022, with the Statewide General Election to be held on that date pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Elections Code.
16.Budget Adjustments to the City Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-047, appropriating funds to adjust the Fiscal Year 2021-22 City Operating Budget.
17.Fiscal Year 2022-23 Building Utilities and Services Agreement with Brea Olinda Unified School District
The City Council approved a one-year Building, Utilities and Services Agreement with the Brea Olinda Unified School District for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
18.Landlord's Consent to Leasehold Deed of Trust related to the City's Retail Commercial Parcel located at 910 E. Birch Street (Lessee: Nesbitt Partners Brea Venture, Ltd.) Community Development Director Jason Killebrew noted a correction to subsection 1 in the agreement which will read: "Landlord hereby consents to the Loan and the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust".
Mayor Pro Tem Parker asked that this item be discussed and voted on separately.
Mayor Pro Tem Parker requested that a financial analysis be performed on new lease owners and if there is a concern, to report back to City Council.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Parker, seconded by Council Member Vargas to June 7, 2022
4 Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Parker, seconded by Council Member Vargas to authorize the City Manager to execute a Landlord's Consent to Leasehold Deed of Trust to allow Nesbitt Partners Brea Venture, Ltd. ("Nesbitt") to sale the improvements, equipment, and other personal property located on the Retail Parcel located at 910 E.Birch Street.
Noting the amendment to subsection 1 of the agreement.
AYES: Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Vargas, Council Member Simonoff
Passed
19.Maintenance Agreement for Asphalt Maintenance & Repairs Throughout the City The City Council awarded the annual Asphalt Pavement Maintenance Agreement to Ben’s Asphalt, Inc.
20.May 20 & 27 and June 3, 2022 City Disbursement Registers The City Council received and filed the May 20 & 27 and June 3, 2022, City Disbursement Registers.
Motion was made by Council Member Vargas, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Parker The City Council approved Consent Calendar Items 15-24, noting a separate vote on item 18.
AYES: Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Vargas, Council Member Simonoff
Passed
CITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
21.May 27, 2022 Successor Agency Disbursement Register
The City/Successor Agency received and filed the May 27, 2022, Successor Agency Disbursement Register.
Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Parker to approve City/Successor Agency Consent Calendar item 21.
AYES: Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Vargas, Council Member Simonoff
Passed
ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
22.City Manager
None.
23.City Attorney
None.
24.Council Requests
None.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Vargas invited Council to his house after the meeting.
June 7, 2022
5 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hupp adjourned the General Session at 8:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 21st day of June, 2022.
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Lillian Harris-Neal, City Clerk
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Cecilia Hupp, Mayor
June 7, 2022
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