BREA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
BREA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
STUDY SESSION
6:30 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Simonoff called the Study Session to order at &30 p.m., all members were present.
Present: Simonoff, Marick, Hupp, Stewart, Vargas
1. Public Comment
None.
2. Clarify Regular Meeting Topics
None.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. General Fund Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget Kick -Off Senior Fiscal Analyst Brenner provided a Powerpoint presentation and spoke about the prior Fiscal Year 2021-22 General Fund recap, Fiscal Year 2022-23 year-end estimate, Fiscal Year 2022-23 General Fund revenues and expenditures for the current year, budget update, economic outlook, and the budget process.
Assistant City Engineer Chapman provided a Powerpoint presentation and spoke about the CIP budget, provided an update on current project status and hilighted the following projects:
Berry Street Sidewalk Installation, Country Hills Pavement/Water, S. Brea Water and Sewer Improvements, Senior Center generator, and next steps.
REPORT
4. Council Member Report/Requests
Councilmember Vargas requested an update on the trash contract.
Mayo Simonoff adjourned the Study Session at 6:53 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 7:00 p.m., all members were present.
February 21, 2023
4 5. Pledge of Allegiance
Girl Scouts Troops 8101 and 5002 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Invocation
Pastor Chris Garrigue, The Cause Church, delivered the Invocation.
7. Report - Prior Study Session
City Manager Gallardo provided a report on the prior Study Session.
8. Community Announcements
Councilember Stewart announced that tickets are available for A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, as presented by Curtis Theatre and Southgate Productions.
Councilmember Hupp announced that Love Brea will take place on Saturday, April 22 and encouraged the community to submit their projects at LoveBrea.org. She added that Love Brea is a great opportunity to serve the community and join a movement that is spreading across California.
Mayor Pro Tern Marick announced that new CERT classes are starting on March 7 and there is still time to register. She explained that the Community Emergency Response Team, CERT, teaches classroom and hands-on training disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact neighborhoods, trains citizens basic disaster response skills. She also announced that upcoming classes will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and one Saturday morning.
Councilmember Hupp announced that the Affordable Housing Ordinance is one piece of a larger comprehensive strategy to encourage the development of housing options at all income levels in the City of Brea. She indicated that an important part of the update process is community involvement and feedback to understand challenges faced by residents in finding and obtaining affordable housing, as well as challenges faced by local developers in constructing affordable housing. She encouraged the community to visit the City website to participate in the survey.
Councilmember Vargas announced that the Brea 8K returns to our streets on Sunday, February 26 and that traffic will be impacted between the hours of 6.00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
He also urged residents to plan ahead, allow extra time, and take alternate routes due to streets and neighborhoods impacts.
9. Matters from the Audience
Naomi DeLaCruz reminded the community that Girl Scout Cookies are now available and encouraged the community to support local Brea Girl Scouts.
Craig Faris commended the Communications and Marketing team for their Brea Talks podcast.
Sergio spoke about the OsteoStrong business in the City of Brea and encouraged residents to visit OsteoStrong to help reverse osteoperosis, increase muscular strength, improve back pain and strengthen bone density.
Sean Thomas expressed concern with bikes speeding on the Brea Trails. He also spoke about AB1909 as it relates to the rights of Cities to determine rules on their pathways.
Derek Gerber, Brea Eagle Hills Christmas Lights Captain, thanked the Council and Brea Police Department for their support through the holiday season.
February 21, 2023
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City Clerk Harris -Neal summarized the following written comment that was received in advance of the meeting:
Cristina Lopez, Senior Public Affairs Specialist, South Coast Air Quality Management District, stated that the South Coast AQMD Governing Board Summer Internship Program is open and currently enrolling college students. She encouraged those interested to apply, noting the application deadline of March 17.
10. Response to Public Inquiries - Mayor I City Manager Mayor Simonoff responded to public inquiries.
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
11. February 7, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes The City Council approved the February 7, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes as written.
12. Budget Adjustments to the City Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022-23
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-009 and 2023-010, appropriating funds to adjust the Fiscal Year 2022-23 City Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets.
13. Resolution Establishing the FY 2022-23 City of Brea Master Employee Salary Schedule to Comply with CaIPERS Regulations
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-011, establishing the updated Fiscal Year 2022-23 City of Brea Master Employee Pay Schedule confirming the pay ratestranges for all City of Brea established positions in order to comply with CalPERS regulations.
14. Award of Contract for a classification and compensation study The City Council approved the Professional Services Agreement with The Management Strategies Group ("MSG') consulting division of the Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP law firm to prepare and conduct a classification and compensation study, and authorized the Mayor to execute a contract in the amount of $26,680.
15. Professional Services Agreement for Forensic Phlebotomy Services The City Council approved the Professional Services Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. to provide as -needed Forensic Phlebotomy Services in an amount not to exceed $25,000 per year; and authorized the City Manager to exercise up to four (4) optional one-year extensions.
16. February 3 and 10, 2023 City Disbursement Registers The City Council received and filed the February 3 and 10, 2023 City Disbursement Registers.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Marick, seconded by Council Member Hupp to approve City Council Consent Items 11 - 16.
February 21, 2023
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AYES: Mayor Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tem Marick, Council Member Hupp, Council Member Stewart, Council Member Vargas
Passed
ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
17. City Manager
None.
18. City Attorney
None.
19. Council Requests
Councilmember Vargas requested the Council Meeting close in memory of Bishop David O'Connell.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Simonoff adjourned the General Session at 7:21 p.m. in memory of Bishop David O'Connell.
CLOSED SESSION
7:45 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three
CALL TO ORDER 1 ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Simonoff called the Closed Session to order at 7:45 p.m., all members were present.
20. Public Comment
None.
Closed Session may convene to consider matters of purchase I sale of real property (G. C. §54956.t3), 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.
21. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) - Existing Litigation. Name of Case: Aguirre et al. v. City of Brea (USDC Case No. 8:22-cv-02236-JWS-KES)
Mayor Simonoff adjourned the Closed Session at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 7th day of March, 2023.
Lillian Harris -Neal, City Clerk a4simioff,`Mdybr
February 21, 2023
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