BREA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
BREA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING
MINUTES
AUGUST 15, 2023
CLOSED SESSION
5:30 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three
CALL TO ORDER I ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Simonoff called the Closed Session to order at 5:30 p.m., all members were present.
Present: Simonoff, Marick, Hupp, Stewart, Vargas
Public Comment
Closed Session may convene to consider matters of purchase 7 sale of real property (G, C. §54956.8). pending litigation [G.C.§54956.9(d)(1)], potential i 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. Ij
2. Conference with City's Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Regarding Brea Po[ice Management Association (BPMA) - Chris Emeterio, Negotiator and Kristin Griffith, Negotiator
3. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) - Anticipated Litigation. Significant Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential case. Facts and Circumstances: Brea Firefighters Association FLSA Matter Mayor Simonoff adjourned the Closed Session at 6:12 p.m.
STUDY SESSION
6:00 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three
CALL TO ORDER I ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Simonoff called the Study Session to order at 6:14 p.m., all members were present.
4. Public Comment
Linda Shay spoke about the importance of historic preservation and expressed her support of the Historic Preservation Pilot Program.
5. Clarify Regular Meeting Topics
City Manager Gallardo indicated that Item 22, Dispatch Services Memorandum of Understanding with the City of La Habra, will be continued to a future meeting.
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1 DISCUSSION ITEM
6. Consideration of recommendations for a Historic Preservation Pilot Program for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
Management Analyst Ambriz provided a presentation on the item and spoke about the history, including the passage of Ordinance No. 953, adding a new section to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to historical preservation; the most recent addition to the City's historic registry; total number of properties in the Brea Historic Register; current process and costs for applying for the historic register; Mill's Act processing and program; support from the Brea Museum and Historical Society; and staffs recommendations.
Council discussed the process for verifying buildings' history; history of the application process; monitoring of the Conditional Use Permits; and historic recognition plaques.
City Manager Gallardo indicated that the item would be brought back at the next City Council meeting for formal approval.
REPORT
7. Council Member Report/Requests
Councilmember Vargas noted that he will be voting "no" on Item 21, Agreement for Production of Original Art Work with Carlos Terres for the Reproduction of the Centennial Door Sculpture.
Counciimember Stewart requested further discussion on tree replacement requirements for multifamily residential zones.
Mayor Simonoff adjourned the Study Session at 6:31 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 7:01 p.m., all members were present.
8. Pledge of Allegiance
Boy Scout Troop 723 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
9. Invocation
Pastor Pat Hauser, Christ Lutheran Church, delivered the Invocation.
10. Presentations: Visiting Delegation from Brea Sister City - Anseong, Korea Mayor Simonoff welcomed Anseong Mayor Bora Kim to join him for a presentation to the visiting delegation from Anseong, Korea. Mayor Simonoff presented Mayor Kim with a gift from the City and displayed a video to memorialize the delegation's visit and participation in this year's Brea Fest.
Mayor Kim thanked the City Council and the Brea Sister City Program. Members of the Anseong City Council also thanked the City Council, staff and the Brea Sister City Association for their hospitality and kindness during their stay.
Mayor Simonoff on behalf of the entire City Council presented the delegation with August 15, 2023
2 Commendations in recognition of their visit.
11. Report - Prior Study Session
City Manager Gallardo provided a report on the prior Study Session.
12. Community Announcements
Councilmember Stewart invited the community to join the City of Brea for its annual Inner Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 23 from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Brea Creak Channel. He encouraged everyone to volunteer alongside family, service clubs, scout troops, and more to help clear Brea's watershed areas in being a part of an important statewide program to protect the natural environment.
Councilmember Hupp announced that the Brea Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills and that CERT training is provided free of charge, but pre -registration is required for each class. She indicated that the minimum age to participate in the class is 16 years old, with a parent in attendance and class begins on Tuesday, September 5. She directed the community to the City's website for more information.
Councilmember Vargas announced that the City of Brea is creating a Cultural Arts Master Plan. He invited the community to brainstorm about the arts and cultural programs and services they feel would benefit the Brea community and indicated that Arts and Cultural visioning sessions will take place on select days in September. He directed the community to the City website for more information.
Mayor Simmonoff announced that this year's State of the City will be available for the entire community to view on Wednesday, September 6, and displayed a video preview.
13. Matters from the Audience
Sean Thomas thanked the City Council for Brea Fest and spoke positively about his experience. He also spoke about item 21, Agreement for Production of Original Art Work with Carlos Terres for the Reproduction of the Centennial Door Sculpture. He thanked the Brea Police Department for their assistance in a tragic event that took place in his community.
14. Response to Public Inquiries - Mayor 1 City Manager Councilmember Hupp responded to the public inquiry regarding item 21, Agreement for Production of Original Art Work with Carlos Terres for the Reproduction of the Centennial DoorSculpture.
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. "
15. 2023 Investment Advisory Committee (IAC) Annual Update Presentation and City Treasurer Presentation - Long -Term Debt Obligation Overview Financial Manager Madrazo introduced the item and spoke about the history of the Investment Advisory Committee, and a brief background of the investment policies.
Daniel Delaney, Senior Portfolio Manager, Chandler Asset Management, provided a presentation on the economic update and spoke about employment and inflation; Federal T Reserve and bond yields; the City's portfolio; purchase yield; and long term performance.
Keith Stribling, High Mark Capital Management, continued the presentation and spoke about August 15, 2023
3 the PARS pension portfolio summary.
City Treasurer Eby provided a presentation and spoke about the General Fund lease revenue bond maturity schedule; water revenue bond maturity schedule; Successor Agency bonds and long-term obligation maturity schedule; and Brea unfunded pension liability.
CONSENT CALENDAR - The City CouncillSuccessor 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
16. July 18, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the July 18, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes as written,
17. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1241 — Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2023-01 (Omnibus Zoning Code Update)
The City Council waived full reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1241 titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brea Amending the Brea City Code by Adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZOTA No. 2023-01 (Omnibus Zoning Code Update) and Approving a CEQA Exemption Determination".
18. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1242 — Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2023-02 (Housing Element Implementation Program Code Update)
The City Council waived full reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1242 titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brea Amending the Brea City Code by Adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZOTA No. 2023-02 (Housing Element Program Implementation Code Update) and Approving a CEQA Exemption Determination".
19. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1243, renewing Ordinance No.1227 and approving the Police Department's Military Equipment Use policy
The City Council waived full reading of and adopted Ordinance No. 1243, titled "An Ordinance of the City of Brea Renewing Ordinance No. 1227 (Military Equipment Use Policy Approval)".
20. Maintenance Agreement with Sancon Technologies Inc. for Placement of Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) and Manhole Rehabilitation The City Council awarded a contract to Sancon Technologies Inc. for Placement of Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) and Manhole Rehabilitation at identified locations within the City of Brea for a period of one year, with the opportunity to renew the contract for four (4) additional years, and authorized the City Manager to approve contract renewals.
21. Agreement for Production of Original Art Work with Carlos Terres for the Reproduction of the Centennial Door Sculpture
The City Council, with Councilmember Vargas voting "no", approved the Agreement for Production of Original Artwork with Carlos Terres for the reproduction of the Centennial Door bronze sculpture; and appropriated $85,000 from the Fixed Asset Replacement Fund (182) for the purchase of the sculpture.
22. Dispatch Services — La Habra Police Department
This item was pulled for consideration at a future meeting.
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4 23. Investment Policy Guidelines for the City of Brea's Employee Benefits Fund Pension Plan
The City Council reviewed and approved the Investment Policy Guidelines for the City of Brea's Employee Benefits Fund Pension Plan through Public Agencies Retirement Services (PARS).
24. Investment Policy Guidelines for the City of Brea's Other Post Employments Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund
The City Council reviewed and approved the Investment Guidelines for the City's Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund through Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).
25. Outgoing Payment Log and July 14, 21 & 28 and August 4, 2023, City Disbursement Registers
The City Council received and filed the Outgoing Payment Log and July 14, 21 & 28 and August 4, 2023, City Disbursement Registers.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Marick, seconded by Council Member Hupp to approve City Council Consent Items 15 - 25, except Item 22; with Councilmember Vargas voting "No" on Item 21.
AYES: Mayor Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tern Marick, Council Member Hupp, Council Member Stewart, Council Member Vargas
Passed
CITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
26. Statement of Investment Policy for the CitylBrea Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency
The City Council as the Successor Agency, reviewed and approved the City of Brea/Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency Statement of Investment Policy.
Motion was made by Council Member Hupp, seconded by Council Member Vargas to approve City/Successor Agency Consent Item 26.
AYES: Mayor Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tern Marick, Council Member Hupp, Council Member Stewart, Council Member Vargas
Passed
ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
27. City Manager
City Manager Gallardo thanked the Community Services Department for their effort in organizing Brea Fest and the Brea Sister City visit.
28. City Attorney
None.
29. Council Requests
None.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
August 15, 2023
5 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Simonoff adjourned the General Session at 8:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
The foregoing minutes are hereby
approved this 19 day of September 2023.
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