BREA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
BREA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING
MINUTES
J U N E 20, 2023
CLOSED SESSION
6:00 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Simonoff called the Closed Session to order at 6:00 p.m., all members were present.
Present: Simonoff, Marick, Hupp, Stewart, Vargas
1. Public Comment
Closed Session may convene to consider matters of purchase 1 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 City Employees' Association (BCEA), and Administrative Professional Employees' Association (APEA) - Bill Gallardo, Negotiator and Laura Kalty and Oliver Yee LCW Attorneys.
3. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) - Anticipated Litigation. Initiation of Litigation: 1 potential case.
Mayor Simonoff adjourned the Closed 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 7:00 p.m., all members were present.
4. Pledge of Allegiance
Boy Scout Troop 707 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
S. Invocation
Pastor Rick Darden, Friends Community Church, delivered the Invocation.
June 20, 2023
4 6. Community Announcements
Councilmember Stewart announced that the Family Films in the Brea Civic and Cultural Center Plaza begin on Friday, June 23 featuring the movie, Up. He also announced that there will be a raffle prior to the movie and encouraged the community come early to participate and possibly win some prizes. He added that the Curtis Theatre will be selling concessions, before and during the movie, the film starts playing at 8:00 p.m., and admission and parking are free.
Mayor Pro Tem Marick announced that the 2023 Concerts in the Park series starts on Wednesday, July 5 with Symphonic Winds of the Pacific. She encouraged the community to bring lawn chairs, snacks, and enjoy the symphonic sounds of familiar and patriotic tunes under the summer sky. She added that concerts are held on Wednesdays, through August 9, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Park and admission and parking are free.
Councilmember Vargas 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. He stated that to be considered, residents must email their pictures by June 21 to [email protected] Councilmember Hupp reminded the community that fireworks are prohibited in the City of Brea.
She added that, if residents are able to identify the exact location of someone using fireworks, they are encouraged to report it to Brea Police Department's non -emergency line at (714) 990-7911.
Councilmember Hupp invited the community to celebrate the nation's independence at the 43rd annual Country Fair, taking place on Tuesday, July 4 at City Hall Park, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. She announced that will be a Car Show, kiddie parade, Beautiful Babies contest, a marketplace, rides, and free swimming at the Plunge.
7. Matters from the Audience
Justine Makoff, Sunburst Youth Academy, spoke about the program and invited the Community to visit the facilities and observe the students.
8. Response to Public Inquiries - Mayor 1 City Manager
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 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.
9. Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of the City of Brea FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 Biennial Operating Budget
10. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the City of Brea FY 2023-25 Biennial Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget
11. Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency 2023-25 Biennial Operating Budget
12. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of 2023-25 Biennial Operating Budget for the Brea Public Financing Authority
June 20, 2023
7 13. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of 2023-25 Biennial Operating Budget for the Brea Community Benefit Financing Authority
Mayor Simonoff indicated that one presentation will be provided for all of the public hearings.
Budget Manager Brenner provided a presentation on the proposed budget and spoke about the fiscal year 2023-25 budget process; major initiatives completed; biennial budget highlights; FY 2023-25 Operating Budget buy department, 2023-25 General Fund Revenues; five year projections for the General Fund; FY 2023-25 Successor Agency Budget; FY 2023-25 Public Financing Authority Budget; and the FY 2023-25 Brea Community Benefit Financing Authority budget.
Assistant City Engineer Chapman provided a presentation on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget and spoke about continuing appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022-23, new appropriations, and the proposed CIP summary.
Mayor Simonoff opened the Public Hearing.
Adam Pryor, Brea Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Council for keeping the roads in good condition throughout the City.
Seeing no further members of the public wishing to address the Council, Mayor Simonoff closed the Public Hearing.
Council discussed interest in further paying down the OPEB unfunded liability. Council also discussed how projects are placed on the CIP budget, funding sources used, and pickleball courts. They also indicated that decision packages were discussed at the prior City Council Study Session.
Staff recommended waiting until the end of the fiscal year to finalize numbers and return to Council with a recommendation regarding OPEB and PARS trust funding.
Motion was made by Council Member Hupp, seconded by Council Member Stewart to adopt Resolution No. 2023-040 approving the Fiscal Year 2023-25 Operating Budget and appropriating funds for the City of Brea FY 2023-25 Operating Program; adopt Resolution No. 2023-041 for the Fiscal Year 2023-2025 Biennial Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget; adopt Resolution No. SA 2023-01 appropriating funds for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency 2023-25 Proposed Operating Program Budget; adopt Resolution No. A 2023-01 appropriating funds for the Brea Public Financing Authority 2023-25 Operating Budget, as presented in the 2023-25 Proposed Biennial Budget document; and adopt Resolution No. BCBFA 2023-01 appropriating funds for the Brea Community Benefit Financing Authority 2023-25 Operating Budget, as presented in the 2023-25 Proposed Budget document. They also directed staff to bring back OEB and PARS trust funding after budget numbers are finalized.
AYES: Mayor Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tern Marick, Council Member Hupp, Council Member Stewart, Council Member Vargas
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
June 20, 2023
0 14. June 6, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Councilmember Hupp requested that the response from Mayor Simonoff and City Attorney Boga be indicated in Item 15, Response to Public Inquiries.
The City Council approved the June 6, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, as amended, with Councilmember Vargas recused.
15. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Appropriations Limit
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-042 approving the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Appropriations Limit.
16. Renewed Measure M (M2) Eligibility Submittal Package for Fiscal Year 2023-24 The City Council approved and authorized staff to submit to Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) the Measure M2 Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2023-24 through 2029-30 to comply with Measure M2 eligibility criteria; and adopted Resolution Nos. 2023-043 - 2023-045 concerning the status and update of the Circulation Element, Mitigation Fee Program, Local Signal Synchronization Plan, and Pavement Management Plan for the Measure M (M2) Program.
17. Road Repair and Accountability Act - Local Streets and Roads Funding Program, Fiscal Year 2023-24 Proposed Project List
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-046 approving projects funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act.
18. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1240 - Brea City Code Amendment to update park, trail, and recreational facility regulations
The City Council waived full reading and adopt the 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.
19. Public Works Consumer Price Index (CPl) Contract Increases The City Council approved CPI increases for agreements with Guaranteed Janitorial Services Inc., Mariposa Landscape Inc., Nieves Landscape Inc. and Tropical Plaza Nursery, Inc.; and approved amendments authorizing the City Manager to execute future CPI increases as long as the CPI increases do not exceed 5% of the contract amount.
20. Brea Police Department's Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Proposal
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-047 authorizing the Police Chief, on behalf of the Brea City Council, to submit the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program Grant Proposal, to execute the Grant Agreement with the BSCC and any amendments thereof, and affirming that grant funds shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by this Body.
21. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Brea and the Brea Management Association (BMA) and approving changes to the Executive Compensation Plan
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-048 approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Brea Management Association (BMA) and Adopt Resolution No. 2023-049 approving changes to the Executive Compensation Plan salaries and benefits policy.
22. June 2 and 9, 2023 City Disbursement Registers
The City Council received and filed the June 2 and 9, 2023 City Disbursement Registers.
June 20, 2023
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Motion was made by Council Member Hupp, seconded by Council Member Vargas to approve City Council Consent Items 14 - 22, with Item 14 as amended and with Councilmember Vargas recusal from Item 14.
AYES: Mayor Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tern Marick, Council Member Hupp, Council Member Stewart, Council Member Vargas
Passed
ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
23. City Manager
None.
24. City Attorney
None.
25. Council Requests
None.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Vargas spoke about the success of the Brea Downtown Car Show and commended City maintenance staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Simonoff adjourned the General Session at 7:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lillian Harris -Neal, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby
approved this 30 day of June, 2023.
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June 20, 2023
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