BREA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
BREA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
CLOSED SESSION
6:00 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three
CALL TO ORDER 1 ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Simonoff called the Closed Session to order at 6:00 p.m., all members were present.
Present: Simmonoff, Marick, Hupp, Stewart, Vargas
1. Public Comment
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 Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) - Anticipated Litigation. Significant Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential case. Facts and Circumstances: Shenkman & Hughes, PC California Voting Rights Act Claim
3. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) - Anticipated Litigation. Initiation of Litigation: 1 potential case.
4. 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 6:50 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.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
Boy Scout Troop 707 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
-- 6. Invocation
Pastor James Lee, Living Hope Community Church delivered the Invocation.
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1 7. Presentation: Introduction of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Aaron Pfannenstiel, Atlas Planning Solutions, provided a PowerPoint presentation and spoke about what Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is and why it is important. He also spoke about who the plan is meant to help; what hazard mitigation is; the participants and planning process of the LHMP; LHMP development process and agency review; and outreach and public participation.
8. Report - Prior Study Session
None.
9. Community Announcements
Councilmember Vargas announced that beginning October 2, the City of Brea and The HOPE Center will be partnering for street homeless outreach. He stated that the HOPE Center is designed as a centralized home for street homeless outreach workers and their specialized resources to deploy in real time when needed and that HOPE Center staff will work in conjunction with the Brea Resource Center and Police Department.
Councilmember Hupp invited the community to the City's Inner Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 23 from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Brea Creak Channel. She encouraged the community to volunteer to help clear Brea watershed areas and noted that this annual effort is part of an important statewide program to protect the natural environment.
Councilmember Hupp also announced that on Thursday, October 5, there will be a Brea Tracks Western Extension Public Workshop. She indicated that the outreach will focus on the Brea Creek Loop segment, located west of Brea Blvd to Berry Street.
Councilmember Stewart announced that Alert OC will be conducting their annual test on Thursday, September 21. He stated that alerts will be sent to all registered numbers and email addresses, including residents and businesses and that the test will replicate a large-scale, multi -jurisdictional emergency requiring thousands of numbers to be called simultaneously across the county. He encouraged the community to register or update phone numbers, text numbers and e-mail addresses on AiertOC.org.
Councilmember Marick announced that the Orange County Housing Authority is currently accepting applications for their Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as Section 8.
She stated that applicants are encouraged to apply directly on the County's website by September 29
Councilmember Marick also announced that the City of Brea is creating a Cultural Arts Master Plan and encouraged the community to attend an upcoming Visioning Session to brainstorm about arts and cultural programs they feel would benefit the Brea community.
10. Matters from the Audience
Sean Thomas spoke about the 2023 State of the City and also spoke about an upcoming workshop hosted by the County of Orange to conduct a needs assessment for older adults in the County.
Ho El Park spoke in honor of Michael Kim, Brea Korea Sister City Association founding member and shared memories with Michael Kim.
Jatinder Singh spoke in honor of Michael Kim and shared memories with Michael Kim.
Nancy Lee spoke in honor of Michael Kim and spoke about his impact to the Community. She also read a letter from Mayor Bora Kim, Sister City of Anesong, South Korea, expressing her condolences to the family of Michael Kim.
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2 11. Response to Public Inquiries - Mayor 1 City Manager Mayor Simonoff spoke about the success and accessibility of the 2023 State of the City and spoke in honor of Michael Kim.
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
12. August 15, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes The City Council approved the August 15, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes as written.
13. Approve a Historic Preservation Pilot Program for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
The City Council adopted Resolution 2023-054, approving a Historic Designation Pilot Program.
14. Professional Services Agreements for Annual As -Needed Construction Management and Inspection Services for Various Capital Improvement Program and Private Development Projects
The City Council approvee Professional Service Agreements between the City of Brea and Ardurra Group, Inc.; Interwest Consulting Group; LG2WB Engineers, Inc. dba Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers; Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc.; and Willdan Engineering for Construction Management and Inspection Services in the annual amount not -to -exceed $300,000 for two (2) years, plus three (3) optional 1-year extensions, and authorized the City Manager to approve extensions.
15. Rejection of Bids for the Walnut Way Sewer and Alley improvements, CIP Project No. 7326 ("Project")
The City Council rejected all bids and directed the City Clerk to return all Bid Bonds to bidders.
16. Award Contract with Kana Pipeline, Inc. for the Associated Road High -Pressure Water Line, CIP No. 7476 (Project)
The City Council approved the Plans and Specifications; receive bids; awarded the Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Kana Pipeline, Inc.for $2,399,420.00; and authorized the City Engineer to issue Change Orders up to a "not -to -exceed" amount of 10% of the Contract Price.
17. Purchase of Firefighter Turnouts
Chief Avery spoke about the Brea Fire Department's policies and precautions taken in regard to firefighter turnouts and equipment.
The City Council authorized the Purchasing Agent or designees to issue purchase orders in an amount not -to -exceed $67,097 for the purchase of LION brand firefighter turnouts from AIIStar Fire Equipment, Inc.
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3 18. Dispatch Services — La Habra Police Department
Chief Hawley explained the item, noting that it as an opportunity to help a neighbor in need.
The City Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Brea and the City of La Habra to assist with dispatch services and training of La Habra Police Dispatchers.
19. Monthly Report of Cash and Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended July 31, 2023
The City Council received and filed the Monthly Report of Cash and Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended July 31, 2023.
20. Outgoing Payment Logs and August 11, 18 & 25 and September 8, 2023 City Disbursement Registers
The City Council received and filed the Outgoing Payment Logs and August 11, 18 & 25 and September 8, 2023 City Disbursement Registers.
Motion was made by Council Member Vargas, seconded by Council Member Hupp to approve City Council Consent Items 12 - 20.
AYES: Mayor Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tern Marick, Council Member Hupp, Council Member Stewart, Council Member Vargas
Passed
CITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
21. Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended July 31, 2023
The City Council received and filed the Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended July 31, 2023.
Motion was made by Council Member Hupp, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Marick to approve City/Successor Agency Consent Item 21.
AYES: Mayor Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tern Marick, Council Member Hupp, Council Member Stewart, Council Member Vargas
Passed
ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
22. City Manager
None.
23. City Attorney
None.
24. Council Requests
Councilmember Hupp requested a discussion on how to help the Youth Golf Program at Brea Olinda High School and Mayor Simonoff concurred to agendize the item for a future meeting.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None,
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4 ADJOURNMENT
In memory of Michael Kim, Founding Member, Brea Korea Sister City Association.
Respectfully submitted,
Lillian Harris -Neal, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby
approved this 3 day of October, 2023.
September 19, 2023
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