Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting
1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, California 9282'l
)une 16,2026
Roll Call: (The following members were in ottendance)
o Cecilia Hupp, Mayor
r Marty Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tem
o Christine Marick, Council Member
o Blair Stewart. Council Member
. Steven Vargas, Council Member
1. CLOSED SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - TIME 5:00 P.M.
1.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Hupp called the Closed Session to order at 5:01 p.m. All members were present with Council Member Stewa rt participating via Zoom teleconference.
Alyse DeCavallas, Orange County Employee Association (OCEA) labor relations representative for the Brea City Employee Association (BCEA), spoke about the negotiations, proposals, goals, engagement, wages, and flexible health benefits.
Michelle Rubio, OCEA labor relations representative for BCEA, spoke about the City's observance of Veterans Days and the Police Records holiday leave roll-over proposal.
Tony Rosenstein spoke about turnover within the Water Division, employee training, certification pay, and staff retention.
1.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), Brea Fire Management Association (BFMA), Executive Employees, Part-Time Employment and Benefits Policy, and other Unrepresented Classifications - Kristin Griffith, Negotiator, Laura Drottz Kalty, LCW Attorney and Alexander Volberding, LCW Attorney
1.D. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) - Existing Litigation. Name of Case: Southern California Edison Company v. Williams Pipeline Contractors;
1.B. Public Comment
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City of Brea (Case Nos. 3O-2025-01469382-CU-PO-CJC;30-2025-01473712-CU-PO-CJC; and 30- 2025 -01 47 37 7 1 -CU - PO-CJC).
1.E. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(dX1) - Existing Litigation. Name of Case: City of Brea v. Schwarze lndustries (Case No. 30-2024-01437 243-CU-BC- cJc).
1.F. 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.
1.G. Conference with Labor Negotiator (California Government Code Section 5a957.6). City Representative: City Manager Kristin Griffith. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney Mayor Hupp adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 7:04 p.m.
2. STUDY SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - TIME 6:50 P.M.
2.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
2.B. Public Comment
2.C. Clarify Regular Meeting Topics
2.D. Council Member Reports/Requests
2.E. Study Session Adjournment
3. GENERAL SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLAZA LEVEL - 7:00 P.M.
3.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Hupp called the General Session to order at 7:08 p.m. All members were present with Council Member Stewa rt absent.
3.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff led the Pledge of Allegiance
2 Study Session was not held.
3.C. lnvocation: Pastor Ernie Benavidez. The Cause Church Pastor Ernie Benavidez, The Cause Church, led the invocation
3.D. Report - Prior Study Session
Study Session was not held, but City Manager Griffith announced that ltem 4K, Legal Services Agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon (RWG), would be continued to a future meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff announced that the 4th of July County Fair Block Pa rty will be held at City Hall Park from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. He indicated that the event will feature parades, contests, a car show, live entertainment, swimming at The Plunge, and more.
Mayor Hupp reminded the community that the sale, use or discharge of fireworks strictly prohibited in Brea. She encouraged residents who are able to identify the exact location of someone using fireworks to contact the Brea Police Department's non-emergency line at (714) 990-791 1.
Council Member Marick announced that the Brea Resource Center will be relocating to the Brea Community Center, located at 695 E. Madison Way.
Council Member Vargas invited the community to attend this summer's Family Films series on Friday nights. He indicated that Early Man will be shown on Friday, June 19th at City Hall Park.
Ivlayor Hupp spoke about the Mayor's Youth Community Service Award program and recognized the Mayor's Youth Award participants for their volunteering efforts.
3.F. Community Development/Public Works Update
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew provided an update on the Brea 265 project, a new warehouse building project, and announced the opening of new businesses th is month.
Public Works Director Ho provided an update on the development of the Arovista Park Project and encouraged the community to visit the City's website for more information. He also provided an update on the Palm Street Paving project.
3.G. Matters from the Audience
Linda Cho spoke about participating in the 2026 Miss California USA Pageant as Ir/iss Brea USA.
Denise Eby commented on the legal services agreement and lease agreement for Richards, Watson, & Gershon (RWG).
3 3.E. Community Announcements
Craig Farris commented on his support for the upcoming potential Costco development.
Scott Hupp spoke about the upcoming Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament taking place on September 14, at the Western Hills Country Club in Chino Hills.
Mark Whaling spoke about heli-hydrants in and near Brea.
Linda Criner spoke in opposition to the upcoming potential Costco development and its effect on traffic.
Mark Strom commented on public records recently obtained, Economic Development Agreement, potential Costco development, city financials, and transparency.
Michael Burns commented on city staff, support for potential Costco development, City revenue, and affordable housing.
Gary Burtain spoke about legal services agreement for Richards, Watson, & Gershon (RWG).
Alyse DeCavallas, a representative of the Brea City Employees' Association (BCEA) and the Association's lead negotiator with the City, spoke on behalf of BCEA regarding employee contributions and the Association's priorities related to wages, benefits, and policy updates.
Ellen Moeller commented on City staff responsibilities, staff retention, and contract negotiations.
James Caspio commented on staff retention, contract negotiations, and certification pay.
Kevin Rush from Orange County Employee Association commented on staff compensation and contract negotiations.
Tony Rosenstein commented on employee retention, staff compensation, and contract negotiations.
Bill Klovstad commented recent fire incident and legal services agreement for Richards, Watson, & Gershon (RWG).
Michael Soto commented on the support for public servants and the contract negotiations.
Bradly Brown commented on the Brea Fire Fighters contract negotiations and staff retention.
Dwight Manley commented on Beckman property, Economic Development Agreement, and potential Costco development.
3.H. Response to Public lnquiries
City lvlanager Griffith responded to public inquires regarding the RWG contract and lease agreement. She indicated that the item will be discussed at a future meeting. 4 City Attorney Boga responded to public inquires regarding RWG billing, travel expenses, and the lease agreement.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff and seconded by Council Member Vargas to approve Consent Calendar items 4A -4M, excluding item 4K. Motion passed 4-0-1-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Simonoff, Marick, Vargas. Absent: Stewart)
4.A. June 2,2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the June 2, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as written
4.8. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriations Limit
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-44 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriations Limit.
4.C. Approval of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Property Tax Rate to Fund the City's Paramedic Program The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-45, establishing the tax rate on taxable property within the City of Brea for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 necessary to maintain a mobile intensive care program, known as paramedics, within the City of Brea and certifying this rate of taxation to the Orange County Aud ito r-Controller.
4.D. Second Reading of Ordinances - Brea 2050 Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan
The City Council waived full reading of and adopted Ordinance No. 1274, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brea Amending the Brea City Code by Adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2026-01 for implementation of the Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and the Brea Core Specific Plan;" an Ordinance of the City of Brea approvingZOfA No. 2026-01 to amend Chapters 20.04, 20.11, and 20.258 for updates to the mixed-use zoning districts; and waived full reading of and adopted Ordinance No. 1275, "An Ordinance of the City of Brea Approving Zone Change No. 2026-01 for lmplementation of the Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan;" an Ordinance of the City of Brea approving ZC No. 2026-01, to change the zoning for certain properties to Mixed-Use 50 (MU-50), Mixed-Use 18 (MU-18), Public Facilities (PF), and Pa rks/Recreation/O pen Space-Parks/Recreation (PRO-P/R), Brea Core Specific Plan (BCSP).
4.E. Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) No. 2026-02 The City Council waived full reading of and adopted Ordinance No. 1276 title, "An Ordiance of the City Council of the City of Brea amending the Brea City Code by adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. ZOTA 2026-02 (Omnibus Code Update) and approving a CEQA exemption 5 determination"; and approved a California Environmental Quality Act (C EQA) exemption determination.
4.F. Easement and Compactor Sharing Agreement between the City of Brea, Regal Cinemas, lnc., Reality lncome Trust 4, and MF Entertainment, LLC.
The City Council approved an easement and compact sharing agreement with Realty lncome Trust 4 (property owner of 155 W. Birch St.), MF Entertainment, LLC (property owner of 245 W. Birch St.), and Regal Cinemas, lnc. (Lessor of building at 155 W. Birch St.); and authorized the Mayor or execute the documents.
4.G. Parking Lot Use Agreement between the City of Brea and the Brea Olinda Unified School District for 220 South Orange Avenue
The City Council approved a one-year parking lot use agreement with Brea Olinda Unified School District for use of a parking lot located at 220 South Orange Avenue.
4.H. ActiveNet Softwa re Agreement
The City Council approved a three (3) year agreement with Active Network effective July 1, 2026, with optional three (3) year renewals at the end of each term, to provide ongoing software and support for the Community Services recreation program, ActiveNet; and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.
4.1. Citywide Janitorial Services Agreement
The City Council awarded a contract to K Pro Stone Care for Citywide Janitorial Services, in the amount not to exceed $395,868.00 per year, for a period of three (3) base years; and authorized the City Manager to approve up to four (4) additional one (1) year extensions.
4.J. Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement
The City Council awarded a contact to Mariposa Landscapes, lnc., for Landscape Maintenance Services in the amount not to exceed $510,323.50 per year, for a period of three (3) base years; and authorized the City Manager to approve up to four (4) additional one (1) year extensions.
4.K. Legal Services Agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon (RWG) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and will return at a later date.
4.1. Monthly Report of lnvestments for the City of Brea for Period Ended May 31, 2026 The City Council received and filed the Monthly Report of lnvestments for the City of Brea for the Period ended May 31, 2026.
6 4.M. May Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for May 29, and )une 5,2026 The City Council received and filed the May Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for May 29, and June 5,2026.
5. CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff and seconded by Council Member Vargas to approve the CitylSuccessor Agency Consent item 5A. Motion passed 4-0-1-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Simonoff, Marick, Vargas. Absent: Stewart).
5.A. Monthly Report of lnvestments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended May 31, 2026
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 May 31, 2026.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.4. Annual Public Hearing to Review Full-Time Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561
Human Resource Analyst Munoz provided a presentation on the item. She reviewed AB 2561 requirements, Brea vacancy percentage per bargaining group as of June 8, 2026, vacancy breakdown per bargaining group, recruitment challenges and strategies, and retention efforts.
Mayor Hupp opened the Public Hearing.
Seeing no members of the public wishing to address the Council, Mayor Hupp closed the Public Hearing.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
7.A. City Manager
None.
7.8. City Attorney
7.C. Council Requests
7 None.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff and seconded by Council Member Vargas to receive and file the full-time vacancy report in compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2561' Motion passed 4-O-1-O (Ayes: Hupp, Simonoff, Marick, Vargas. Absent: Stewart).
8. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.A. Council Announcements
Council Member Vargas spoke about RWG contract, travel expenses, and lease agreement.
9. ADJOURNMENT
9.A. Meeting Adjournment
Mayor Hupp adjourned the General Session at 8:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Victoria Popescu, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby
approved th ay of )uly,2026.
c ili upp, Mayor
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