BREA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
BREA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 18, 2023
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.
Present: Simonoff, Marick, Hupp, Stewart, Vargas
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Girl Scout Troop 2003 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Invocation
Pastor Kirk Randolph, Southlands Church, delivered the Invocation.
3. Presentation: Southern California Gas Pipeline Project Update Clarissa Serpas, Public Affairs Manager, So Cal Gas, provided a PowerPoint presentation that included an overview on So Cal Gas; Kings Canyon and Desert Canyon area projects; service replacements; project durations; and outreach.
4. Community Announcements
Councilmember Stewart encouraged the community to attend the Fire Department and Public Works open House on Saturday, May 13. He indicated that this family -friendly event will be held at Fire Station One and the City Service Center, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will feature equipment and vehicle displays; demonstrations; refreshments; and giveaways.
Councilmember Hupp announced that the "Love Brea" event will be held Saturday, April 22 and encouraged the community to sign up for service projects by visiting LoveBrea.org.
Mayor Pro Tern Marick announced that the Plunge will be hosting an Open House event on Saturday, May 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. where instructors will be conducting swim tests to ensure enrollment in the correct swim class level.
Councilmember Hupp encouraged the community to join OCTA in honoring the planet on Earth Day by choosing clean transportation. She stated that on April 22, the community may ride any fixed route OC Bus for free to take a step towards reducing pollution and taking cars off the road.
Councilmember Vargas announced that Saturday, April 22 is the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. He noted that this day reflects DEA's commitment to Americans' safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting.
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5. Matters from the Audience
Tom Lindsey, Director, Yorba Linda Water District, offered assistance to the City with their heli-hydrant program. He also spoke about the status of the Statewide drought, reservoirs, and Yorba Linda Water District rates.
Sean Thomas spoke about the new issue of Brea Line and the upcoming Citywide events.
He also spoke about the Brea Museum and Historical Society.
Scott Hupp commended the Girl Scouts for their service in leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roni Murdock spoke about the Gaslight Square project and the Laurel Elementary School community.
6. Response to Public Inquiries - Mayor I City Manager
City Manager Gallardo 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
7. March 21, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the March 21, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes as written.
8. April 7, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the April 7, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes as written.
9. Annual Report Related to Police Department Use of Military Equipment as required by Government Code § 7072
The City Council received and filed the Annual Report Related to Police Department Use of Military Equipment as required by Government Code § 7072.
10. Annual Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts Nos. 1, 2, 3,4,5,6and 7
The City Council received and approved the Annual Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 and adopted Resolution Nos. 2023-016-022, Resolutions of Intent to set a Public Hearing for each District on May 16, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
11. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
The City Council approved the professional service agreement with Atlas Planning Solutions to develop a Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City of Brea for a not to exceed amount of $75,000; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
12. Authorize the Purchase of Playground Equipment and Storage Building for the Arovista Park Modernization Project, CIP 7978
Senior Management Analyst Colacion presented a brief update to the project, noting that two (2) quotes for Landscape Structures have not been received, and will not be approved at this time. She also noted that the quote from Pacific Play came in under budget, and the total cost for approval at this time is $1,063,743.
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0 Council approved the purchase of playground equipment from multiple manufacturers for a total of $903,821; approved the purchase of a prefabricated storage building from Public Restroom Company for $159,922.00; and authorized the City Manager to issue a Purchase Order Change Notice in a not -to -exceed amount of ten percent of the equipment purchase price and authorize a vendor or manufacturer change for an approved equal.
13. 2022 State and Local Government National Class Action Opioid Lawsuit Settlement The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-023 authorizing the City Manager to sign settlement participation forms and related documents, and take any other necessary or appropriate actions, for the City to participate in the settlement of five (5) national class action lawsuits against opioid distributors Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS.
14. Outgoing Payment Log and March 17, 24 & 31 and April 7, 2023 City Disbursement Registers
The City Council received and filed the Outgoing Payment Log and March 17, 24 & 31 and April 7, 2023 City Disbursement Registers.
Motion was made by Council Member Hupp, seconded by Council Member Vargas to approve City Council Consent Items 7-14.
AYES: Mayor Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tern Marick, Council Member Hupp, Council Member Stewart, Council Member Vargas
Passed
ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
15. City Manager
None.
16. City Attorney
None.
17. Council Requests
Councilmember Vargas volunteered to be the Brea representative to the Yorba Linda Water District, should the Mayor decide to make an appointment, and he also requested that Council discuss Community Facilities Districts (CFD's).
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Simonoff adjourned the General Session at 7:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 2nd day of May, 2023.
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Lillian Harris -Neal, City Clerk ``TVA y S mo o , M 4
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