Boy Scout Troop 707 led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Pastor John Reeves, The Cause Church, led the Invocation.

A video was displayed recognizing the Business of the Quarter, Old Brea Chop House.

Council Member Hupp announced that the Brea Police Department invited residents to National Night Out for an opportunity to interact with the Brea Police and Fire Departments, other City departments, and the Brea community. She mentioned there will be games, K9 demonstrations, raffles, a dunk tank, and more. She noted that National Night Out will take place in Downtown Brea on August 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Stewart announced that Brea Fest will take place August 9 at the Civic and Cultural Center Plaza from 6:30 to 10 p.m. He encouraged residents to indulge in delicious food, refreshing beverages and unique art. He also noted pre-sale tickets are on sale online until August 6 and the City is looking for event volunteers.

Council Member Simonoff announced the Brea Police Department is taking applications for their upcoming Citizen Academy. He encouraged residents to be a part of an interactive program that is designed to increase understanding of the Brea Police Department and noted applications are due July 26 and classes start Monday, September 9.

Sean Thomas thanked staff for coyote signage on the Track and expressed gratitude for the community supporting the Brea Museum at the July 4th Country Fair event. He also spoke about the 100th anniversary of "The Big Game", celebrating Babe Ruth playing baseball in Brea.

Scott Hupp thanked staff for their hard work to make Country Fair a great success.

Dave Maxey spoke in regard to Item 2G, and requested the Council consider using proceeds from the Cooperative Agreement regarding the Olinda Alpha Landfill to help reduce traffic and noise pollution.

City Manager Gallardo responded to public inquiries.

The City Council approved the June 18, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes as written.

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-052, fixing the rate of tax upon the taxable property within the City of Brea for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 necessary to maintain a mobile intensive care program known as paramedics within the area of the City of Brea and certifying said rate of taxation to the Orange County Auditor Controller.

The City Council waived full reading of and adopted Ordinance No. 1251, an Ordinance of the City of Brea renewing Ordinance No. 1243 (Military Equipment Use Policy).

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-053, accepting a State of California Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Award for the education, prevention, and enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis, in the amount of $70,636.86 for the one-year grant program which begins July 1, 2024 and ends June 30, 2025.

The City Council approved a Surface Access Agreement between Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and the City of Brea to plug and abandon eight (8) oil wells in the City; authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement; and amended the City's General Fund (110) Operating Budget to reflect any future revenues received from oil well plugging and abandonment activities.

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-054, adopting a new job description and salary range for the position of Deputy City Manager/Director and amending the position allocation list for FY 2024/25 to reflect the changes, and adding the new classification to the Executive Compensation Plan as amended.

The City Council approved the Cooperative Agreement with the County of Orange regarding the Olinda Alpha Landfill; and amended the City's Fiscal Year 2023-25 Operating Budget to appropriate $6,500,000 in the City's General Fund to be received in two (2) installments of $3,250,000 within sixty (60) days of execution of the Cooperative Agreement.

The City Council received and filed the June Outgoing Payment Log and June 14, 21, 28 and July 5 City Disbursement Registers.

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