Minutes for the City Council Special Meeting
1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, California 92821
September 15,2026
Roll €all: (The following members were in ottendonce)
. Cecilia Hupp, Mayor
. Marty Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tem
o Christine Marick Council Member
. BIair StewaG Council Member
. Steven Vargas. Council Member
1.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Hupp called the General Session to order at 6:31 p.m. All members were present.
1.8. Pledge of Allegiance: Girl Scout Troop 4089
Girl Scout Troop 4089 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.C. lnvocation: Pastor Rick Crockett, Crosspointe Church Pastor Rick Crockett, Crosspointe Church, led the invocation.
1.D. Proclamation: Hunger Action Month
Mayor Hupp presented Hallie Stohler-Plaza from Abound Food Care with a Proclamtion recognizing September as Hunger Action Month.
1.E. Commendation: Detective William Montalvo Retirement
1.F. Community Announcements
Council Member Stewart announced that Orange County Supervisor Chair Doug Chaffee will be hosting a gun buyback event on September 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Buena Park Community Center. He also noted that individuals can turn in unwanted and unloaded firearms without any identification or documentation. Additional information can be found on the City website.
Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff announced that Alert OC will conduct its annual emergency alert test on September 16. He encouraged the community to register their cell phone numbers and e-mail 1 1. GENERAL SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLAZA LEVEL - 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Hupp presented Detective William Montalvo with a Commendation in honor of his retirement and his outstanding service and dedication to the Brea Police Department and the Brea community.
addresses with AlertOC
Council Member Marick invited the community to participate in the lnner Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 19, from 7:00 a.m. - 1 1:00 a.m. at the Brea Creak Channel. She emphasized the importance of this statewide program in protecting the natural environment.
1.G. Public Comment - Agenda and Non-Agenda ltems
Alex Kraft expressed concerns about the use of Flock cameras in the City.
Mark Strom spoke about the records produced in a recent Public Records request unanswered questions, and the lack of transparency.
Sean Thomas spoke against the City Treasurer position and responsibilities.
Linda Criner expressed concerns about the potential traffic impacts and the tax sharing agreement associated with the proposed Costco Development.
Dwight Manley spoke in support of the use of Flock cameras, the senior community, and the proposed Costco Development.
Jeff lsles spoke in support of the proposed Costco Development and emphasized the importance of respecting others.
Craig Faris spoke about opposing opinions, due process, and the proposed Costco Development. '1.H. Response to Public lnquiries
Mayor Hupp requested staff prepare a presentation on the use of Flock cameras.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Stewart and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff to approve Consent Calendar items 2A - 2G, excluding item 2D. Motion passed 5-0-0-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Simonoff, Marick, Stewart, Vargas).
2.A. August'18,2026 Regular City Council lVeeting Ny'inutes The City Council approved the August 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as written
2.8. Easement Agreement for Tracks at Brea Trail Easement Extension Area for Property Located at 3200 Nasa Street
The City Council approved the Easement Agreement with Oltmans lnvestment Company, LLC, successor in interest to Ny'enlo Business Park, LLC; and authorized the Mayor to execute the Easement 2 Robby Bryant thanked the City Council for meeting with him and spoke about the importance of civic engagement.
Agreement, and authorized the City Manager to execute any non-monetary amendments and ancillary documents subsequently required for implementation of the Easement Agreement.
2.C. Conflict of lnterest Code Amendment
The City Council adopted Resolution No.2026-64 amending the City of Brea Conflict of lnterest ("COl") Code of designated City employees and officials to address organizational changes and conform to current state law.
2.E. Resolution of lntent to Conduct a Public Hearing to Grant Waste Water Disposal Company a Franchise to Operate and Maintain an Existing Pipeline in the City The City Council aopted Resolution No. 2026-65 noticing a Public Hearing for october 20, 2026, to consider granting Waste Water Disposal Company a franchise to operate and maintain an existing waste water pipeline in the City.
2.F. City Disbursement Registers for August 14, Auqust 21, August 28, and September 4, 2026 The City Council received and filed the City Disbursement Registers fo. August 14, August 2'1, August 28, and September 4, 2026.
2.G. Monthly Report of lnvestments for the City of Brea for Period Ended August 31, 2026 The City Council received and filed the L4onthly Report of lnvestments for the City of Brea for period ended August 31,2026.
3. CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Stewart and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff to approve the City/Successor Agency Consent items 3A and 38. 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 August 31, 2026
The City Council, as the Successor Agency, received and filed the Monthly Report of lnvestments for the Su€€essor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for period ended August 31, 2026.
3.8. Successor Agency Disbursement Register for September 4, 2026 The City Council, as the Successor Agency, received and filed the Successor Agency Disbursement Register for Septembet 4,2026.
3 2.D. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1277 to lncrease E-Bike Fine Amount This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and will return at a later date.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.A. City Manager
None.
4.8. City Attorney
None.
4.C. Council Requests
Council Member Vargas addressed public comments regarding the City Treasurer position.
5. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
5.A. Council Announcements
None.
Mayor Hupp recessed the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
Mayor Hupp reconvened the meeting at 7:19 p.m.
6. 2026 STATE OF THE CITY - 7:00 P.M.
6.4. Presentation by Mayor Cecilia Hupp
Mayor Hupp provided a presentation on the 2026 State of the City.
7. ADJOURNMENT
7.A. Meeting Adjournment
Mayor Hupp adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved
this 6th day of October, 2026.
Cecilia Hupp, Mayorp
4 Victoria u, City Clerk