BREA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
BREA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING
MINUTES
J U N E 6, 2023
CLOSED SESSION
5:30 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three
CALL TO ORDER 1 ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Simonoff called the Closed Session to order at 5:30 p.m., all members were present with, Councilmember Vargas absent.
Present: Simonoff, Marick, Hupp, Stewart
Absent: Vargas
Public Comment
None.
Closed Session may convene to consider matters of purchase / sale of real property (G. C. §54956.8), 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.
2. Conference with City's Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Regarding the Brea Management Association (BMA), Brea City Employees' Association (BCEA), and Administrative, Professional Employees' Association (APEA) and Executive Managers - Bill Gallardo, Negotiator and Laura Kalty and Oliver Yee LCW Attorneys.
3. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) — Robb Block v. City of Brea, WCAB ADJ15190616 - Compromise and Release (C&R) Mayor Simonoff adjourned the Closed Session at 6:19 p.m.
4. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) - Anticipated Litigation. Initiation of Litigation: 1 potential case.
STUDY SESSION
6:00 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three
CALL TO ORDER 1 ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Simonoff called the Study Session to order at 6:21 p.m., all members were present with, Councilmember Vargas absent.
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5. Public Comment
None.
6. Clarify Regular Meeting Topics
None.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
7. Mayor Appointments - Second Alternate to the Finance Committee The City Council appointed Mayor Pro Tern Marick as the second alternate to the Finance Committee.
8. FY 2023-25 Budget Workshop: Preview of Operating and Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program Budgets
Council thanked staff for all of their hard work in preparing the budget.
Budget Manager Brenner presented a PowerPoint and discussed the Budget Workshop overview; City Council top priorities and projects; Fiscal Policies Statement; biennial budget process; biennial budget highlights; economic outlook; 2023-25 General Fund Revenues; sales tax projections; property tax projections; Transient Occupancy Tax projections; Community Service revenue projections; 2023-25 General Fund expenditures; CalPERS funded status by plan; and five year projections with no decision packages.
Management Analyst Godoy continued the presentation by highlighting decision package requests, and he discussed the Fiscal Year 2023-25 Successor Agency budget.
Police Chief Hawley spoke about potential grant funding for the Integrated Crime Center (ICC).
Assistant City Engineer Chapman presented the proposed Capital Improvement Program budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 to Fiscal Year 2029-30. He discussed CIP goals; completed projects; continuing appropriations for FY 22-23; new appropriations; and the proposed CIP summary.
Council discussed the decision packages such as Citywide Document Scanning Services, Integrated Crime Center, citywide traffic -calming improvements, western park restroom upgrades, and Tracks at Brea improvements.
The City Council directed staff to come back at a later date and provide direction on updating the City's policy related to revenues over expenditures for the prior fiscal year and how we distribute the allocation to FARP and OPEB.
REPORT
9. Council Member Report/Requests
None.
Mayor Simonoff adjourned the Study Session at 6:52 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 7:02 p.m., all members were present, with June 6, 2023
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Councilmember Vargas absent.
10. Pledge of Allegiance
Boy Scout Troop 707 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
11. Invocation
Pastor Eddy Vera, Friends Community Church, delivered the Invocation.
12. Presentation: Mayor's Youth Awards
Mayor Simonoff acknowledged the hard work and dedication of the Mayor's Youth Award recipients and presented the recipients in attendance, Ryan Kern, Diana Lee, Emma Naranjo, Christian Ramirez and Lauren Sanchez with Certificates of Recognition.
13. Report - Prior Study Session
City Manager Gallardo provided the prior Study Session report.
14. Community Announcements
Councilmember Stewart announced that on Thursday, June 8 and Friday, June 9, Campbell Crane will be removing the Tower Records sign from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and as a result, eastbound Birch Street will be closed during this time from Brea Blvd to Orange Ave. He indicated that proper traffic control devices will be installed to detour traffic during the partial road closure and that sidewalks will be closed and pedestrians will be directed to a safe way cross.
Councilmember Stewart announced that the City of Brea's podcast, "Brea Talks," is now available with new monthly episodes that provide an insider's look into topics that affect the community's experiences in the City of Brea. He added that this month, Brea talks Summer Safety with one of Brea's Firefighters and the episode will be available on June 7th where ever you get your podcasts.
Councilmember Hupp announced that Family Films are back this summer starting Friday, June 16 at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center. She indicated that Sonic The Hedgehog 2 will kick off the Family Films season and encouraged the community to bring chairs and blankets to the Plaza Level on select Friday nights, through July 28, for 8:00 p.m. showings. She directed the community to the City website for more information.
Councilmember Hupp announced that the City of Brea is once again hosting its Patriotic Home Beautification Challenge, where residents decorate the outside of their homes with patriotic flair for a chance to win a prize. She encouraged residents to enter the challenge by emailing a photo of their home by June 21 to [email protected].
Councilmember Hupp reminded the community to protect themselves from mosquitoes. She explained the Aedes mosquito, also known as the ankle biter, is an aggressive daytime biting mosquito and are invading communities all over Orange County. She explained that the best method to reduce mosquito activity is to reduce water sources off each property and encouraged residents to check their property weekly for standing water and eliminate the water source.
Councilmember Stewart also announced that June 6 is the anniversary of D-Day and spoke about the hundreds of thousands who sacrificed their lives for the Country.
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15. Matters from the Audience
Mary Martinez addressed concerns for safety issues around the Gaslight Square project area and spoke about traffic counts related to the project and alternate solutions to closing Flower Street.
Kari Windes spoke about an email she sent to staff regarding the lack of Mayor Simonoffs recusal from the Gaslight Square redevelopment project.
16. Response to Public Inquiries - Mayor I City Manager In response to comments made during "Matters from the Audience" regarding Mayor Simonoffs vote on the Gaslight Square Redevelopment item, Mayor Simonoff and City Attorney Boga explained that Safer Avenues For Everyone (SAFE) was notified that the City's legal team concluded that the Mayor does not have a conflict of interest under California State law that requires him to recuse himself.
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."
17. Brea City Code Amendment to update park, trail, and recreational facility regulations Deputy Director of Community Services Matlock provided a presentation on the item and spoke about the history of the park, trail, and recreational facility regulations. He outlined the proposed language and provided staffs recommendation.
Motion was made by Council Member Hupp, seconded by Council Member Stewart to introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1240, An Ordinance of the Brea City Council amending the Brea City Code to update park, trail, and recreational facility regulations and approving a CEQA exemption determination.
AYES: Mayor Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tern Marick, Council Member Hupp, Council Member Stewart
Other: Council Member Vargas (ABSENT)
Passed
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. May 16, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the May 16, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes as written.
19. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1238 -Zone Change No. 2022-02 (Gaslight Square Redevelopment Project)
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1238, an Ordinance of the City of Brea approving Zone Change No. 2022-02 for the Gaslight Square Redevelopment Project, which would amend the Zoning designation of the Project Site and the entire Gaslight Square Center from C-P (PD) Commercial, Administrative and Professional Office Zone (Precise Development) to MU -III (Mixed -Use III).
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20. Use of Treasury Bills as Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Alternative for Short-term Investments
The City Council approved the use of Treasury Bills as a LAIF alternative for short-term investments.
21. Outgoing Payment Log and May 12, 19 & 26, 2023 City Disbursement Register The City Council received and filed the Outgoing Payment Log and May 12, 19 & 26, 2023 City Disbursement Register.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marick, seconded by Council Member Hupp to approve City Council Consent Items 17 - 20.
AYES: Mayor Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tem Marick, Council Member Hupp, Council Member Stewart
Other: Council Member Vargas (ABSENT)
Passed
ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
22. City Manager
None.
23. City Attorney
None.
24. Council Requests
None.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Simonoff adjourned the General Session at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lillian Harris -Neal, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby
approved this 20 day of June, 2023.
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