Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting
1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, California 92821
November 18,2025
Roll Call: (The following members were in ottendonce)
o Cecilia Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem
. Christine Marick, Council Member
. Marty Simonoff, Council Member
r Steve Vargas, Council Member
. Blair Stewar( Mayor
1. CLOSED SESSIO N - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - 6:00 P'M'
1.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Pro Tem Hupp called the Closed Session to order at 6:00 p.m. All members were present with Mayor Stewart absent.
1 .B. Public Comment
None.
1.C. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956'9(dX4) - Anticipated Litigation. lnitiation of Litigation: 1 potential case.
Mayor Pro Tem Hupp adjourned the Closed Session at 6:22 p'm'
2.5 TUDY SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - 6:30 P'M'
Absent:
2.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Pro Tem Hupp called the Study Session to order at 6:30 p.m. All members were present, with Mayor Stewart absent.
2.B. Public Comment
None.
2.C. Clarify Regular Meeting Topics
1 None.
2.D. Distinguished Brea Athletes Program
Director of Community Services Hernandez introduced the item Deputy Director of Community Services Matlock provided a presentation and spoke about the background of the program, recognition process timeline, the formation of the Ad Hoc Committee, and the fiscal impacts.
Council expressed concerns with the current plaques displayed at the Brea Sports Complex and discussed alternative materials to help alleviate costs, improve aesthetics, and create consistency.
Deputy Director of community services Matlock reviewed staff's recommended next steps. council discussed the nomination period, application form and process, and ways to increase advertisement.
The city council directed staff to update the policy and bring the item back to a future city Council meeting.
2.E. Council Member Reports/Requests
Regarding ltem 58, second Reading of ordinance No. 1268, council Member Vargas inquired about Hydro-Testing requirements for new company owners.
Regarding ltem 5c, Award Design-Build contract to GsE construction company for Carbon canyon Booster Pump station No.2 lmprovements, council Member Vargas inquired about funding, the development of an indoor generator, and the lifespan of water pumps.
Council Member Simonoff spoke regarding handicap parking exemptions specifically related to overnight parking and street sweeping. Council directed staff to bring an Ordinance addressing handicap parking exemptions to a future City Council meeting.
2.F. Study Session Adjournment
Mayor Pro Tem Hupp adjourned the Study Session at 6:49 p.m.
3. GENERAL SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLAZA LEVEL - 7:00 P.M.
3.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Pro Tem Hupp called the General Session to order at 7:02 p.m. All members were present, with Mayor Stewart a bsent.
3.8. Pledge of Allegiance: Brea Girl Scouts Troops 8101 & 3013 Girl Scout Troops 8101 & 3013 led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2 3.C. lnvocation: Pastor Vaughn Jarret! The Way
Pastor Vaughn Jarrett, The Way, led the invocation.
3.D. Report - Prior StudY Session
City Manager Griffith provided a report on the prior Study Session
3.E. Community Announcements
Council Member Marick announced ways to donate for the holiday season such as Adopt-a- Senior, Angel Tree, Wish Tree, Spark of Love Toy Drive and donating to BCEC. She stated additional information can be found on the City website.
Council Member Simonoff asked residents to save the date for the City's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4 at 6:00 p.m. He indicated that there will be live music and performances, an opportunity to take photos with Santa, refreshments, and free admission.
3.F. Matters from the Audience
None.
3.G. Response to Public lnquiries
None.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4.A. Zoning ordinance Text Amendment (zoTA) No. 2025-03: Omnibus code Update Assistant Planner Bultema provided a presentation, spoke about the purpose of the proposed amendments, provided an overview of the code update program, and proposed ZOTA. He also spoke about the amendments related to Hydrogen-Fueling stations, Housing Element compliance, permitted land uses and definitions, development standards, findings of approval for variance and administrative remedy, and public noticing. He reviewed project noticing, CEQA exemptions and staff's recommendation.
Mayor Pro Tem Hupp opened the Public Hearing. Seeing no members of the public wishing to speak on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Hupp closed the Public Hearing.
Council inquired about Hydrogen- Fueling Stations, development standards for outdoor living spaces, and single-family homes nonconforming parking. Assistant Planner Bultema and A.ssistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew responded to questions from the Council, and spoke about the requirements and mandates for minor additions, ADU's and JADU's. 3 A motion was made by Council Member Vargas and seconded by Council Member Simonoff to waive ful! reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1269 titled "An Ordinance of the City council of the city of Brea Amending the Brea city code by Adopting Zoning ordinance Text Amendment No. ZorA 2o25-o3 (omnibus code Update)"; and approve a california Environmenta! Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption Determination; and schedule adoption of aforementioned Ordinance at the next regular City Councit meeting. Motion passed 4-0-1-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Marick, Simonoff. Vargas. Absent Stewart)
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff and seconded by Council Member Vargas to approve consent calendar ltems 5A - 5E. Motion passed 4-0-l-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Marick, simonoff, Vargas. Absent: Stewart)
5.A. November 4, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council approved the November 4,2025 City Council Meeting Minutes as written.
5.B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1268, an Ordinance of the City of Brea Extending the Term of a Pipeline Franchise Granted to Cardinal California pipeline, 1.p., and Approve a CEeA Exemption Determination
The city council waived full reading of and adopted ordinance No. 1269, "An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brea extending the term of a Pipeline Franchise granted to Cardinal California Pipeline, 1.P." by title only and approved a California Environmental Quality Act (CEAe) exemption determination; and Appropriated any revenues received as part of this franchise in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget; and Authorized the City Clerk to accept a new faithful performance bond upon final adoption of the Ordinance.
5.c. Award Design-Build contract to GSE construction company for carbon canyon Booster Pump Station No. 2 lmprovements, CIP 7470
The city council amended the FY 2025-27 city's operating and Capital lmprovement program Budget to appropriate $750,000 from the City's Water Fund (420) for Carbon Canyon Booster Pump Station No. 2 lmprovements, CIP 7470; and Awarded a Design-Build Contract to GSE Construction Company, lnc., in the amount of $2,667,000.00; and authorized the City Engineer to issue Change Orders up to a "not to exceed" amount of 10% of the Contract Price.
5.D. October Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for October 31 and November 7, 2025
The City Council received and filed the October Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for October 31 and November7,2025.
5.E. Monthly Report of lnvestments for the City of Brea for Period Ended October 31, 2025 4 The City Council received and filed the Monthly Report of lnvestments for the period ended October 31,2025.
5. CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff and seconded by Council Member Vargas to approve City/Successor Agency Consent ltem 64. Motion passed 4-0-1-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Marick, Simonoff, Vargas. Absent: Stewart)
6.A. Monthly Report of lnvestments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended October 31,2025
The City Council, as the Successor Agency, received and filed the Monthly Report of lnvestments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for period ended October 31,2025.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
7.A. City Manager
None.
7.B. City Attorney
None.
7.C. Council Requests
None.
8. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.A. Council Announcements
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 2nd d f December, 2025.
5 ofla pescu, c ity Clerk Cecilia Hupp, Mayor
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9.A. Meeting Adjournment
Mayor Pro Tem Hupp adjourned the General Session at 7:22 p.m.