BREA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
BREA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING
MINUTES
DECEMBER 16, 2022
GENERAL SESSION
2:30 p.m. - Council Chamber
Plaza Level
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Simonoff called the General Session to order at 2:30 p.m., all members were present.
Present: Simonoff, Marick, Hupp, Stewart, Vargas
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Oliver Marick, Boy Scout Troop 811, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Presentation: Brea Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project DEIR Review Ryan Chapman, Assistant City Engineer, provided an update on the Brea Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project and spoke about the project scope and the Draft Environmental Impact Report.
Council discussed the two (2) proposed signals, driveway modifications, proposed cost, and wildlife overpass.
3. Matters from the Audience
Claire Schlotterbeck spoke about the wildlife crossing, topography of the area, land uses and ownership on both sides of the proposed overpass.
4. Response to Public Inquiries - Mayor / City Manager
None.
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."
5. Commission/Committee Member Recruitment Timeline and Designation of Two (2) Council Members to Serve on the Interview Panel
Councilmember Hupp and Councilmember Stewart volunteered to serve on the Interview Panel.
City Clerk Harris -Neal clarified the recruitment timeline.
December 16, 2022
1 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
6. December 6, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes The City Council approved the December 6, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
7. 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.
8. Authorize Mayor to Execute Electric Vehicle Charging Station License Agreement with Carbon Solutions Group LLC
In response to a letter received, Community Development Director Killebrew spoke about free charging opportunities at the parking structure in Downtown Brea.
Public Works Director Ho spoke about how the contract rate was established.
The City Council directed staff to execute the License Agreement, noting that Carbon Solutions Group (CSG) will be responsible for reimbursing the City for electricity consumed quarterly at a rate equivalent to the City's commodity cost of electricity. CSG will also pay the City the variable revenue share annually based on the chargers' utilization.
9. Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for The Tracks at Brea Western Extension (Brea Canyon Flood Control Channel to Berry Street) Community Outreach and Concept Design
The City Council approved the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. in the amount of $179,681, plus 10% contingency, for The Tracks at Brea Western Extension (Brea Canyon Flood Control Channel to Berry Street) Community Outreach and Concept Design.
10. Acceptance of the Skate Park Upgrades, CIP Project No. 7914 The City Council accepted the project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion; and authorized the City Clerk to release the Payment and Performance Bonds.
11. Janitorial Services at City Park Restrooms
The City Council approved the contract extension with K-Pro Stone Care in the amount not to exceed $99,000 for Janitorial Services at City Park Restrooms and as -needed trash removal and authorize the City Manager to execute; appropriated $99,000 to amend the City's General Fund (110) Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms; and approved Resolution No. 2022-082 amending the Position Allocation List to add two part-time Maintenance Services Worker 1/II positions in the Parks Division.
12. Adoption of Revised 2022 Construction .Codes Findings The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-083, setting forth required findings for amendments to Codes comprising the 2022 California Building Standards Code (Title 24), adopted in City of Brea Ordinance No. 1232, based on local climatic, topographical and/or geological conditions.
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13. Adoption of Revised 2022 Fire Code Findings
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-084, setting forth required findings for amendments to the 2022 California Fire Code, adopted in City of Brea Ordinance No. 1233, based on local climatic, topographical and/or geological conditions.
Motion was made by Council Member Hupp, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Marick to approve City Council Consent Items 6 - 13.
AYES: Mayor Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tern Marick, Council Member Hupp, Council Member Stewart, Council Member Vargas
Passed
ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
14. City Manager
None.
15. City Attorney
None.
16. Council Requests
None.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Marick encouraged those interested in serving the City to apply for Commission and Committee members.
Councilmember Vargas spoke about Item 9, PSA for the Tracks at Brea Western Expansion Community Outreach and Concept Design, indicating he will be following the project closely.
Mayor Pro Tern Marick spoke in support of Item 9, PSA for the Tracks at Brea Western Expansion Community Outreach and Concept Design, expressing the importance of hearing from the community and Track users before the building process begins.
Councilmember Hupp concurred with Mayor Pro Tern Marick.
Mayor Simonoff spoke about the use of grant funding.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Simonoff adjourned the General Session at 2.44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
The foregoing minutes are hereby
approved this 17th day of January, 2023,
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Lillian Harris -Neal, City Clerk
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