Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting
1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, California 92821
July 7,2026
o Cecilia Hupp, Mayor
. Marty Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tem
o Christine Marick, Council Member
o Blair Stewart, Council Member
o Steven Vargas, Council Member
1. CLOSED SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - TIME 6:30 P.M.
1.A. Call to order/Roll call
Mayor Hupp called the Closed Session to order at 6:30 p.m. All members were present.
1.B. Public Comment
1.C. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) Title: City Manager
1.D. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. City Representative: City Attorney Terence Boga. Unrepresented Employee: City Manager.
Mayor Hupp adjourned the Closed Session at 6:58 p.m.
2. GENERAL SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLAZA LEVEL - 7:00 P.M.
2.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Hupp called the General Session to order at 7:04 p.m. All members were present.
Roll Call: (The following members were in ottendonce)
None.
2.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Stewart led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.C. lnvocation
1 Police Chaplain Tony Mercado, led the invocation.
2.D. Community Announcements
Council Member Vargas invited the community to attend the Concerts in the Park series, which will be held every Wednesday night until August 5th. He announced the next featured band will be Symphonic Winds of the Pacific starting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Park. He indicated that there will be food and drink items available for purchase. For additional information, please visit the City's website.
Council Member Marick announced that the City launched a limited-term pilot Short-Term Rental Program, noting that interested property owners can submit a short-term rental application from July 1 3th through July 31st. Applications submitted after July 31st will be accepted on a rolling basis as licenses become available. She indicated that in order to qualify, applicants must complete a home inspection, provide proof of insurance, and hold a valid business license.
Additional information and program requirements can be found on the City's website.
Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff announced a partnership between the Brea Resource Center and Orange County Credit Union to offer a free Money Management Workshop on July 21st from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. He indicated that participants will learn how to assess the financial impact of life transitions, identify valuable resources for navigating change, and develop a plan to regain financial stability and build long-term financial success. For additional information, please visit brearec.com or contact the Brea Resource Center directly at (714) 990-7100.
Council Member Stewart invited the community to attend the next Family Film, Miracle, on July 1Oth at 8:00 p.m. at City Hall Park.
Mayor Hupp discussed mosquito control and reviewed the most effective methods to reduce mosquito activity. For additional information, please visit M osquitoesSuck.org.
2.E. Public Comment - Agenda ltems
None
2.F. Response to Public lnquiries
None.
3, CONSENT CALENDAR
City Attorney Boga reported out from Closed Session and noted that with regards to item 3D, a resolution to approve the Executive Compensation Plan for various executive positions will grant a 23% salary increase for this year and next year. Additionally, the health plan benefits for the City Manager will increase from $1,600 to $2,100 a month, per her contract agreement.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff and seconded by Council Member Stewart to approve Consent Calendar items 3A - 3D. Motion passed 5-0-0-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Simonoff, Marick, Stewart, Vargas).
3.A. June 16,2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the June 16,2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as written
3.B. June 24, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council approved the June 24,2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes as written.
3.C. June 30,2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the June 30,2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes as written.
3.D. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Betvveen the City of Brea and Two Labor Associations and Amendment to the Executive Compensation Plan, Part-Time Employment and Benefits Policy and the Unrepresented Fire Employee Compensation and Benefit Resolutions.
The City Council adopted resolutions approving Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) with the Brea City Employees' Association (BCEA), and the Brea Fire Management Association (BFMA); and adopted a resolution approving the amendments to the Executive Compensation Plan, for Executive Employees, superseding Resolution No.2025-055; and adopted a resolution approving the amendments to the Part-Time Employment and Benefits Policy, superseding Resolution No. 2023-063; and adopted a resolution approving the amendments to the Unrepresented Fire Department employees assigned to Full-Time Ambulance Operator and Firefighter Trainee classifications, superseding Resolution No. 2024-037.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT. NON.AGENDA ITEMS
4.A. Public Comment - Non-Agenda ltems
Craig Fanis spoke about the potential Costco development, areas of concerns, tax revenue, and forward-thinking.
Daniel Farris spoke about his recent appointment to the City of Waxhall City Council.
Scott Hupp spoke about the Country Fair 4th of July event and thanked the City Council and City staff for their work.
Barry expressed concerns about the availability of disability parking at the Country Fair 4th of July event.
Mark Strom spoke about the potential Costco development, sales tax revenue, the City's general fund, City operations, and the importance of transparency.
Dwight Manley spoke about the Country Fair 4th of July event, potential Costco development, economic development agreement, sales tax revenue, and transparency.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
5.A. City Manager
None.
5.B. City Attorney
None.
5.C. Council Requests
None.
6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
7.A. Meeting Adjournment
Mayor Hupp adjourned the General Session at 7:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,The foregoing minutes are hereby app roved this 21st d ay of Ju!y,2026.
ct na Popescu, City Clerk Cecilia Hupp, Mayor
6.A. Council Announcements
Council Member Stewart thanked Prime Pizza for their generosity and attendance at the meeting.
Council Member Vargas inquired about the placement of stanchions inside the Council Chamber.
Mayor Hupp spoke about the Country Fair 4th of July event. 4