BREA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
BREA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING
MINUTES
JANUARY 17, 2023
STUDY SESSION
6:30 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three
CALL TO ORDER 1 ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Simonoff called the Study Session to order at 6:30 p.m., noting all members were present.
Present: Simonoff, Marick, Hupp, Stewart, Vargas
1. Public Comment
None.
2. Clarify Regular Meeting Topics
Councilmember Vargas requested clarification on Item 24, City Disbursement Registers, a line item regarding Summit House dated December 9, 2022.
City Manager Gallardo explained that the City serves as the Treasurer for the Orange County City Managers Association (OCCMA), collects their revenues, and pays their bills. He indicated that the line item reflects payment on behalf of the OCCMA for their annual holiday luncheon.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Delegate and Alternate for the Regional Conference and General Assembly, scheduled for May 4 - 5, 2023.
The City Council appointed Mayor Simonoff as the Delegate and Councilmember Hupp as the Alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Conference and General Assembly, scheduled for May 4 - 5, 2023.
4. Appointments to the Art in Public Places Committee; Cultural Arts Commission; Parks, Recreation and Human Services Commission; Planning Commission; Investment Advisory Committee; and Traffic Committee.
Council discussed the interview process and candidates.
The interview committee presented their recommendations to Council.
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The City Council made the following appointments:
Art in Public Places Advisory Committee
Kris St. Clair
Two (2) year term ending 12/31/2024
Margee Hills
Two (2) year term ending 12/31/2024
Pat Fox
Two (2) year term ending 12/31/2024
Judy Randlett
Two (2) year term ending 12/31/2024
Cultural Arts Commission
Beverly Falco (Stewart) Four (4) year term ending 12/31/2026 Robyn Valerie Price (Vargas) Four (4) year term ending 12/31/2026 Linda Shay (Hupp) Four (4) year term ending 12/31/2026
Investment Advisory Committee
Ho -El Park Four (4) year term ending 12/31/2026 J
Gary Terrazas Four (4) year term ending 12/31/2026
Parks, Recreation, and Human Services Commission
Bill Higgins (Stewart)
Four (4) year term ending 12/31/2026
Eric Mason (Vargas)
JFour (4) year term ending 12/31/2026
Irene Rifilato (Hupp)
Four (4) year term ending 12/31/2026
Planning Commission �I
Joseph Covey ITwo (2) year unexpired term ending
(Simonoff) °12/31/2024 (unscheduled vacancy)
Tom Donini (Vargas) tFour (4) year term ending 12/31/2026 William (Bill) Madden I Four (4) year term ending 12/31/2026 (Stewart) jl
Blake Perez (Hupp)
Darlene Chandler
Scott Fujioka
Rachel Hickenbottom
IFand Jamil
Erik Zambon
Four (4) year term ending 12/31/2026
Traffic Committee
JTwo (2) year term ending 12/31/2024
Two (2) year term ending 12/31/2024
Two (2) year term ending 12/31/2024
Two (2) year term ending 12/31/2024
Two (2) year term ending 12/31/2024
5. Mayor Appointments
Mayor Simonoff provided the list of Council Assignments and indicated that he and Mayor Pro Tern Marick worked together to review the appointments and selected them jointly.
The City Council provided direction to dissolve the North Orange County Cities Joint Powers Association,
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Mayor Simonoff indicated he created a Solid Waste Ad Hoc Committee and assigned Councilmember Hupp and Councilmember Vargas to serve on the committee.
REPORT
6. Council Member Report/Requests
Study Session recessed at 6:57 p.m., noting that Study Session would reconvene at the conclusion of the General Session.
Study Session reconvened at 9:14 p.m. with all members present.
Council continued the discussion of item 4, Appointments to Committees and Commissions, and Item 5, Mayor Appointments.
Study Session adjourned at 9:36 p.m.
GENERAL SESSION
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Plaza Level
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Simonoff called the General Session to order at 7:05 p.m., all members were present.
7. Pledge of Allegiance: Girl Scout Troop 8001
Girl Scout Troop 8001 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
8. Invocation: Pastor Torrian Scott, Harvest International Torrian Scott, Harvest International, delivered the Invocation.
9. Presentation: Visiting Students from Brea Sister City - Anseong, Korea Mayor Simonoff, on behalf of the City Council, presented the visiting student delegation from Brea's Sister City of Anseong, Korea with Commendations to memorialize their trip to Brea and participation in the student exchange.
10. Proclamation: National Law Enforcement Day
Mayor Simonoff, on behalf of the City Council, presented Brea Police Chief Hawley a Proclamation proclaiming January 9, 2023 as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
11. Report - Prior Study Session
City Manager Gallardo provided the report on the prior Study Session.
12. Community Announcements
Councilmember Vargas announced that Brea's Housing Rehabilitation Program can help finance home repairs to maintain resident's homes. He indicated that the City of Brea manages federal funds, allocated through the County of Orange, for qualifying Brea homeowners and directed residents to CityofBrea.net/housingrehab for more information.
Councilmember Hupp invited those planning a wedding or special event to the Brea Wedding Show on Saturday, January 28. She stated that attendees can sample food, compare prices, and get inspired at the Brea Community Center, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and mission is $6 per person.
Councilmember Stewart announced that there are a variety of open job opportunities available January 17, 2023
with the City of Brea within different city departments and noted that applying for a Brea job is now easier with the launch of a new, comprehensive applicant tracking software system. He encouraged those interested to apply by visitg cityofbrea.net.
Mayor Pro Tem Marick encouraged the public to get involved and help OCTA improve transportation in Orange County by visiting LRTP-storymap.com to take their Long Range Transportation Plan online survey. She encouraged the public to complete the survey by February 6th to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of four $50 gift cards. She also announced that the community is invited to attend a telephone town hall on January 19th and a community webinar on January 24th.
13. Matters from the Audience
Sean Thomas thanked the Brea Fire Department, Brea Police Department and the TIP trauma intervention program for their assistance. He also thanked members of the City Council who reached out to him and offered their condolences on the loss of his partner.
Lee Squire thanked the Council for honoring the Disabled American Veterans of Brea and Team of Advocates for Special Kids with proclamations. He also thanked the Council for recognizing National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Bev Perry spoke in support of discontinuing the expansion of Brea Canyon Road. She indicated that the project will move the point of congestion north, without solving the traffic problem and added that it will jeopardize resident's ability to save the backdrop of Brea. She listed issues with the proposed project and encouraged residents to voice their concerns to the County.
Clarissa Serpas, Public Affairs, So Cal Gas, informed customers that their gas bills will be higher than normal this month due to the rise in cost of natural gas. She spoke about the reasons _ impacting the rise in costs as well as ways customers can manage their usage, and noted several assistance programs are available to customers.
John Ding, Field Representative for Congresswoman Young Kim, introduced himself as the new representative for the Brea area.
Deputy City Clerk Popescu summarized the following written comments that were received in advance of the meeting:
The Brea Museum and Historical Society invited the community to attend their annual meeting on January 25 at 6:30 p.m. They indicated that they will have a speaker discussing the genealogical resources available at the Family Search Center and their Master Modeler will be on hand to share updates to their 1928 Downtown Model. The gallery will also be open for tours, and refreshments. They encourage attendees to RSVP, and directed the public to their website, breamuseum.org, for more information.
Glenn Parker expressed his opposition to the Brea Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project, noting that it will not solve problems, but will create others. He added that widening the road in Orange County will only move the congestion a little further up the road into LA County, while simultaneously impairing safe wildlife movement through the wildlife corridor that Brea has committed to preserve.
14. Response to Public Inquiries - Mayor / City Manager None.
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.
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15. Approval of the applications for participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Fiscal Years 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 Management Analyst II Dao introduced the item and provided a presentation. She spoke about the item background, applications and housing rehabilitation.
Senior Management Analyst Colacion continued the presentation and spoke about recent projects and the Fiscal Year 23-24 proposed project.
Mayor Simonoff opened the public hearing.
Sean Thomas expressed support for the item and spoke about the benefits of the housing rehabilitation program.
Seeing no further members of the public wishing to address the Council, Mayor Simonoff closed the public hearing.
Council discussed outdoor access at the senior center for activity space, future projects and spoke in support for grant funding.
Motion was made by Council Member Hupp, seconded by Council Member Stewart to adopt the Resolution No. 2023-001, approving the Housing Rehabilitation Program and Public Facilities & Improvements applications for participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) through the County of Orange, for Fiscal Years 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025.
AYES: Mayor Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tern Marick, Council Member Hupp, Council Member Stewart, Council Member Vargas
Passed
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 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."
16. Draft Environmental Impact Report Review - Brea Blvd Corridor Improvement Project Assistant City Engineer Chapman introduced the item and spoke about the background, project review and review comment deadline.
Dr. Susan O'Carroll, Principal, Pareto Planning and Environmental, provided a presentation and indicated that her company was hired by the City for assistance in providing comments pursuant to the Draft Environmental Impact Report. She provided an overview of the project and spoke about the proposal, wildlife movement, wildlife overpass/and bridge, DEIR project alternatives, DEiR identified project impacts, air quality, GHG, health risk, biological resources, hydrology, transportation, bicycle facilities, growth inducing impacts, additional EIR topics, and next steps.
Council thanked staff and the consultant for introducing the topic, discussing the purpose for the comment letter to the County and brining awareness of the project. They discussed concerns about the addition of the signal installation 1200 feet north of Canyon Country Road, the potential for future hillside development, wildlife impacts, traffic counts, the continuation of the project into Los Angeles County, and speed limits in the canyon. Council also encouraged the community to send their own comments to the County.
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17. Overview of the Police Department's Proposed Integrated Crime Center Police Chief Hawley provided a presentation and spoke about the proposed Integrated Crime Center, including the vision, system and components, Avigilon Control Center (ACC) software, Drone as First Responder Program, staffing needs, proposed implementation plan, fiscal impact, and public outreach.
Council discussed the flexibility of the implementation timeline, the Orange County Sheriffs Department real time crime center, cloud based software, city vehicle detection cameras, and necessary updates to legislation.
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
18. December 16, 2022 City Council Special Meeting Minutes The City Council approved the December 16, 2022 City Council Special Meeting Minutes as written.
19. 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.
20. Upcoming City Council Topics
The City Council received and filed the Upcoming City Council Topics.
21. City of Brea Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Related Audit Reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022
The City Council received a brief report from James Ramsey, Eide Bailly, and receive and filed the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Related Audit Reports for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022.
22. Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Prepare and File Reports Relating to Annual Maintenance Assessment in Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts 1 through 7
The City Council adopted Resolution Nos. 2023-002 through 2023-008 authorizing the Director of Public Works to Prepare and File Reports Relating to Annual Maintenance Assessment in Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts 1 through 7.
23. 2022-2023 City Council Priorities and Projects Updates The City Council received and filed the 2022-2023 City Council Priorities and Projects Updates.
24. December 9, 16, & 23, 2022 and January 6, 2023 City Disbursement Registers The City Council received and filed the December 9, 16, & 23, 2022 and January 6, 2023 City Disbursement Registers.
Motion was made by Council Member Hupp, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marick to approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 18 - 24,
AYES: Mayor Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tern Marick, Council Member Hupp, Council Member Stewart, Council Member Vargas
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ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
25. City Manager
None.
26. City Attorney
None.
27. Council Requests
Councilmember Hupp commended the Brea Police Department on their Vacation House Check service.
Councilmember Stewart requested staff take a look at the condition of the sidewalk at 300 block of Poplar Street and Pepperwood Dirve.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Simonoff adjourned the General Session at 9:06 p.m.
The City Council reconvened the Study Session at 9:14 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room, all members were present.
Study Session adjourned at 9:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
1 Lillian Harris -Neal, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby
approved this 7th day of February, 2023.
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