BREA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
BREA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 1,2022
CLOSED SESSION
5:30 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three
CALL TO ORDER
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ROLL CALL. COUNCIL
The Mayor called the Closed Session to order at 5:30 p.m., all members were present
Present: Hupp, Parker, Marick, Vargas, Simonoff
1. Public Comment
None.
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tG.C S5a956.9(dX2)(3) or (4)1. liability clarms (G. C
osed Session may convene lo consider matters of p!rchase/ sale of real property (G. C.554956 8). pending liligalion [G.C.S54955.9(d)(1)] potential lrtigaUon S54961) or personnel rlems (G.C.554957.6). Records not available for public inspectlon. 2 Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(dX2) - Anticipated Litigation. Significant Exposure to Litigation: 'l potential case. Facts and C ircumstances : Brea Firefighters Association FLSA Matter Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b). Title: City Manager
Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Regarding Gity lUanager. City Aftorney Terence Boga, Negotiator for City of Brea November 1, 2022
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Conference with City's Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code 554957.6 Regarding the Brea Management Association (Non-Safety); Brea city Employees' Association (BCEA); Administrative and Professional Employees' Association (APEA); Brea Fire Association (BFA); Brea Fire Management Association (BFMA); Brea Police Association (BPA); Brea Management Association (BMA); the Brea Police Management Association (BPMA); Executive and Part-Time Employees - Bill Gallardo, Negotiator and Laura Kalty, LCW Attorney
Mayor Hupp adjourned the Closed Session at 6.51 p.m.
GENERAL SESSION
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Plaza Level
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Mayor Hupp called the General Session to order at 7:O2 p.m., all members were present Pledge of Allegiance
Boy Scout Ttoop 7O7 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
lnvocation
Pastor Steve Chang, Living Hope Community Church, delivered the lnvocation Presentation: Congresswoman Young Kim
Congresswoman Young Kim spoke about her ongoing commitment to Brea residents Mayor Hupp thanked Congresswoman Young Kim for everything she has done for the City of Brea.
Community Announcements
Councilmember Vargas announced that 48 Electrical Vehicle Chargers were recently added in the Brea Downtown, located in Parking Structure #2 on level 81. He indicated that a co-funding opportunity from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Commiftee and Tesla Motors has provided the Brea Downtown area with Level lll V3 superchargers and Level ll chargers.
Mayor Hupp invited the community to the City's annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Brea War Memorial on Friday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. She announced that the City will pay tribute to all military heroes, veterans, retired and active duty, and honor those Breans who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Councilmember Marick announced that OC Waste & Recycling is hosting a Compost Giveaway at the Olinda Alpha Landfill on Saturday, November 5 and that Orange County residents are able to pick up free compost between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., while supplies last.
Mayor Pro Tem Parker announced that the Brea Fire Department is offering a free community Emergency Situational Awareness Training on Friday, November 4th, from 6.00 to g:00 p.m. for Brea residents. He noted that the training will consist of videos, lectures, and hands-on training, as well as hands-only CPR, choking, strokes/seizures, sudden cardiac arrest, and more.
councilmember simonoff announced that Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th, and voting fot lhe 2022 General Election has already begun. He outlined the various options for voting in the City.
Matters from the Audience
Craig Allred spoke about Councilmember Vargas' comments at a previous planning Commission meeling.
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9. Bev Perry spoke about claims she believes are false made by Steven Vargas via his campaign.
11.Response to Public lnquiries - Mayor / City Manager
Councilmember Vargas and City Attorney Boga responded to public inquiries ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - This agenda category is for City Council consideration of a wide variety of topics related to the Ctty's operations. Public comments regarding items in this section should be presented during "Matters from the Audience."
Mayor Pro Tem Parker requested clarification on the process of the documentation of the transactions.
City Manager Gallardo clarified that the manner in which the documentation of transactions outside established programs will be maintained, will be an appendix to the annual budget document.
City Attorney Boga read the full title of the Ordinance.
Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff, seconded by Council Member Vargas to introduce Ordinance No. 1235 regarding Reserve Fund Transparence and amending the Brea City Code Chapter 2.00 of Title 2 by adding Section 2.00.140, by title only, and waive further reading.
AYES: Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Vargas, Council Member Simonoff
Passed
13.Appoint Proxy Holder and Nominate for the office of Director at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Cal Domestic Water Company
City Manager Gallardo provided a brief report on the item, noting Christopher Blake has been serving on the Cal Domestic Board since 20'16, and noted that the recommendation is to authorize Thomas J, Prenevost, Jr., or in his absences, Richard J. Rich to vote all shares at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders; and nominate Christopher Blake to serve a two (2)-yeat term.
Motion was made by Council Member Marick, seconded by Council Member Simonoff to authorize Thomas J. Prenovost, Jr., or in his absence, Richard J. Rich, to vote all shares of the undersigned in California Domestic Water Company at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Friday, November 18,2022, for purposes of electing the members of the Board of Directors and transacting any other such business as may properly come before the meeting, or any adjournments thereof; and Nominate Christopher D. Blake to serve as a member of the Board of Directors for a two-year term commencing in November 2022 and ending in November 2024, or until his respective successor is duly qualified and elected.
AYES: Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Vargas, Council Member Simonoff
Passed
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1 12. Reserve Fund Transparency Ordinance
Administrative Services Director Griffith provided a Powerpoint presentation on the item and spoke about City reserves; current practice for the use of City reserves, and recommendation.
CONSENT CALENDAR - The City Council/Successor Agency approves all Consent Calendar matters with one motion unless Council/Agency or Slaff reguests further discussion of a parlicular item. ltems of concern regarding Consent Calendar mafters should be presented during "Matters from the Audience."
CITY COUNCIL - CONSENT
14.October 18, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes The City Council approved the October 18,2022 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
15.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.
16.City Manager authorization to execute certificates of acceptance for real estate interests and easements
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-071 authorizing the City Manager to execute certiflcates of acceptance for real estate interests and easements that are dedicated to the City.
17.October 2l and 28, 2O22 Gity Disbursement Registers
The City Council received and filed October 21 and 28,2022 Cily Disbursement Registers Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff, seconded by Council Member Vargas to approve City Council Consent ltems 14 - 1 7.
AYES: Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Vargas, Council Member Simonoff
Passed
ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
18.City Manager
None.
19.City Attorney
None.
Gouncil Requests
None.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Vargas spoke about the upcoming election
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hupp adjourned the General Session at 7:30 p.m
The foregoing minutes are hereby
approved this 15 day of November, 2022.
20 Respectfully submitted,
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Harris-Neal,,City Clerk Cecilia Hupp, Mayor
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