Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting
1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, California 92821
May 19,2026
Roll Call: (The following members were in ottendance)
. Cecilia Hupp. Mayor
. Marty Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tem
o Christine Marick, Council Member
o Blair Stewart, Council Member
. Steven Vargas, Council Member
1. GENERAL SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLAZA LEVEL - 7:00 P.M.
1.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Hupp called the General Session to order at 7:01 p.m. All members were present.
1.8. Pledge of Allegiance: Girl Scout Troop 21 15
Girl Scout Troop 2115 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.C. lnvocation
Pastor Ernie Benavides, The Cause Church, led the lnvocation. 1-D. Proclamation: National Public Works Week
Mayor Hupp presented Maintenance Services Worker, Corey Hall, with a Proclamation in honor of National Public Works Week.
1 .E. Community Announcements
Council Member Marick invited the community to attended the annual Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, May 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Brea Community Center. She announced that the event will offer free health screenings, live fitness demonstrations, Mommy and Me Yoga sessions, raffle prizes, and giveaways. Additional information can be found on the City website.
Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff announced the Economic Development Division is now offering free Business Connect Hours every Wednesday, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center. He indicated business owners, property owners, and entrepreneurs can drop-in to receive a variety of resources.
1 1.F. Community Development/Public Works Update
Public Works Director Ho provided an update on ongoing sidewalk repairs, upcoming adjustments to trash and recycling rates, and a free paper shredding and compost giveaway event.
Community Development D irecto r/Assistant City Manager Killebrew provided an update on the upcoming public hearing for the General Plan Update. He also provided information on projects currently under construction or scheduled for demolition, as well as businesses that will be opening this summer.
1.G. Matters from the Audience
Jean Chung spoke about public engagement in city projects and the anticipated Costco development.
Gail Nitta spoke about the anticipated Costco development and Amazon development.
John Michael Patino, Brea Sister City Association, spoke about the Movie Under the Stars event and invited the community to participate in the 45-year anniversary delegation to Hanno, Japan.
He also spoke about upcoming student exchange trips and participation opportunities.
1.H. Response to Public lnquiries
Community Development Director/Assista nt City Manager Killebrew responded to public inquires regarding the anticipated Costco development project, public engagement efforts, and the Brea 265 project. He also announced that the City has instituted a new notification process for city projects.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Stewart and seconded by Council Member Marick to approve Consent Calendar item 2E. Motion passed 4-0-0-1 (Ayes: Hupp, Simonoff, Marick, Stewart; Noes: Vargas).
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff and seconded by Council Member Vargas to approve Consent Calendar items 2A - 2D and 2F - 2G, with Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff abstaining from item 2C. Motion passed 5-0-0-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Simonoff, Marick, Stewart, Vargas).
For item 2C, motion passed 4-0-1-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Marick, Stewart, Vargas; Abstain: Simonoff).
2.A. May 5, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the May 5, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as written. 2 2.B. Acceptance of Final Tract Map No. 19315 for Condominium Purposes, Subdivision Monument Bond, and Public lmprovements for the site located at 685 South Brea Boulevard The City Council accepted Final Tract Map No. 19315 for Condominium Purposes; and accepted Subdivision Monument Bond and authorized the City Clerk to release the Subdivision Monument Bond upon further notification from the Public Works Department; and accepted the Public lmprovements associated with the site located at 685 S. Brea Boulevard.
2.C. Settlement Agreement and Franchise Agreement Amendment with Republic Services (Brea Disposal)
The City Council approved a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release (Settlement Agreement) with Republic Waste Services of Southern California (Brea Disposal) and Republic Services, lnc. (Republic Services), approved Amendment No. 1 to the second amended and restated Franchise Agreement with Brea Disposal, and; Authorized the Mayor to execute the documents.
2.D. Approval of Amended and Restated NPDES Stormwater Permit lmplementation Agreement The City Council approved the amended and restated National Pollutant Discharge Eliminiation System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit lmplementation Agreement ("Agreement") between the County of Orange, Orange County Flood Control District (District), and participating Orange County cities (Collectively called permittees); and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the terms of the Agreement.
2.E. Code of Ethics, Conduct and Policies for Elected and Appointed Officials Item 2E was pulled by Council Member Vargas for separate discussion.
Council Member Vargas inquired about the proposed revisions to the Protocol for lnterns/Volunteers. He discussed his experience working with interns, RWG legal fees, and guidelines for council-requested volunteers.
City Manager Griffith provided background information on current city policies and the intern interview process.
2.F. Monthly Report of lnvestments for the City of Brea for Period Ended April 30, 2026 The City Council received and filed the Monthly Report of lnvestments for the City of Brea for the period ended April 30, 2026.
2.G. April Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for May 1 and 8, 2026 3 The City Council discussed the policy timeline, proposed revisions, Council- requested intern and the volunteer reporting structure.
The City Council received and filed the April Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for May 1 and 8,2O26.
3. CITYISUCCESSOR AGENCY . CONSENT
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 April 30, 2026.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.A. Public Hearing to Approve the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Environmental Services Coordinator lngallinera introduced Senior Project Manager, Graham Juby from Carollo Engineers.
Mr. Juby provided a presentation for items 4A and 48 and discussed the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. He provided an overview of the UWMP, system description, water use characterization and projections, water conservation target compliance, water supply characterization, water service reliability and drought risk assessment, water shortage contingency planning, and demand management measures.
Mayor Hupp opened the Public Hearing.
Seeing no members of the public wishing to address the Council, Mayor Hupp closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff and seconded by Council Member Stewart to approve items 4A and 48, the 2025 Urban Water Plan; and adopt Resolution No.2025-28, adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan; and approve the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-29 adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
4.B. Public Hearing to Approve the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
Mayor Hupp announced that the item will be continued to a future City Council meeting. 4 A motion was made by Council Member Stewart and seconded by Council Member Marick to approve the CitylSuccessor Agency Consent item 3A. Motion passed 5-0-0-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Simonoff, Marick, Stewart, Vargas).
3.A. Monthly Report of lnvestments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended April 30,2026
5.A. Continued Review of the Business License Modernization Effort
6. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
6.4. City Manager
None.
6.8. City Attorney
None.
6.C. Council Requests
Council Member Stewart thanked the Brea Downtown Association and all participants for organizing the Brea Bonanza Days event.
Council Member Vargas inquired about the Brea Bonanza Days past participation and stated that he would be submitting several public records requests.
7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
7.A. Council Announcements
None
8.A. Meeting Adjournment
Mayor Hupp adjourned the General Session at 7:52 p.m
9. CLOSED SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - TIME 7:30 P.M.
9.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor hupp called the Closed Session to order at B:00 p.m. All members were present
9.B. Public Comment
None.
9.C. Conference with City's Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Regarding the Brea Management Association (BMA), Brea City Employees'Association (BCEA), Administrative and Professional Employees' Association (APEA), Brea Police Management Association (BPMA), Brea Fire Association (BFA) and the Brea Fire Management Association 5 8. ADJOURNMENT
(BFMA) - Kristin Grif6th, Negotiator, Laura Drottz Kalty, LCW Attorney and Alexander Volberding, LCW Attorney
9.D. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
Property: Railroad Corridor Between Palm Street and Berry Channel. City of Brea Negotiators:
Public Works Director Michael Ho and lnterim Community Services Director Sean Matlock.
Negotiating Party: Union Pacific Railroad Company. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
9.E. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(dX4) - Anticipated Litigation. lnitiation of Litigation: 1 potential case.
Mayor Hupp Adjourned the Closed Session at 9:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,The foregoing minutes are hereby approved th is ay of )une, 2026.
ictor ta opescu, City Clerk Cecilia Hupp, Mayor
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