Fred Reid suggested the City Council prioritize sustainability and energy efficiency.

Dennis Arp spoke about sustainability and innovation in the community and showed appreciation for the charging stations being installed as part of the Arovista Modernization Project.

Susan Pearlson spoke about challenges obtaining HUD vouchers; Regional Housing Needs Allocation numbers; and sustainable and affordable housing options.

Gina Stantos spoke about the wide variety of restaurants in the City of Brea and asked the Council to consider attracting more plant-based dining options in the City. She also encouraged restaurants to participate in Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly Restaurants program.

Denise Eby inquired about preemptive measures the City is taking in fire zones. She also spoke requested the Council consider adopting a preemptive Ordinance restricting Community Facilities District (CFD) assessments on affordable housing units.

Interim City Manager Griffith introduced the item and presented the schedule for the workshop.

Chief Hawley introduced the Police Department update and spoke about the Integrated Crime Center (ICC).

Lieutenant Harvey provided a presentation and spoke about the initial vision for the ICC and what has already been implemented. He spoke about the video management software, license plate readers, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, analyst software, citywide camera system, portable cameras, staffing, space planning, future growth and integrations.

ICC Crime Analyst Martinez spoke about her experience, daily processes and workflow.

Council discussed video storage timeline; number of workstations in the ICC and space plan; partnerships with camera feed integrations; flock camera systems; and building partnerships with homeowner's association.

Chief Hawley spoke about the recent passage of the City's e-bike ordinance, plans to implement a marketing and education campaign and State Vehicle Code authority regarding e-bikes on sidewalks.

Public Works Director Ho provided an update on the City's fleet vehicles, State mandates regarding electric and alternative fuel sourcing and noted that as of today, the City is in full compliance with current regulations. He noted staff has met with Edison to discuss how to electrify the City's fleet and have been monitoring how other agencies are handling fleet mandates.

Council spoke about the potential to explore hybrid vehicles.

City Engineer Chapman provided an overview on the Pavement Management Plan; Measure M2 Eligibility Package; the City's Pavement Condition Index; recommended rehabilitation measures and anticipated cost for improvements; and spoke about other improvement projects.

Council discussed the street conditions and schedule for repaving in the City.

Interim Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew introduced the discussion related to the status of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 City Council Priorities list.

Council discussed the status of the Arovista Park Modernization Project and requested staff explore security enhancements to the skate park enclosures.

Public Works Director Ho indicated that the project contractors are aware that the City desires to open the skate park as soon as possible.

Interim Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew spoke about the Cultural Arts Master Plan, Senior Center, and Tracks at Brea Western Extension.

Council discussed Senior Center transportation options and the Tracks at Brea re-zoning.

Interim Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew led the discussion on Fiscal Year 2025-27 City Council priorities.

Interim City Manager Griffith spoke about different options available to manage paying down unfunded pension liability and managing OPEB.

Council expressed interest in seeing a payment history to CalPERS.

Interim Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew spoke about efforts to manage and reduce homelessness in Brea; about the City's anti-camping Ordinance; and provided an update on the permanent supportive housing project.

Police Chief Hawley provided an update on the City's progress on street exits and spoke about the HOPE Center.

Public Works Director Ho discussed the County's Wise Agreement and noted that the City will be working with other agencies hosting landfills to negotiate the best deal.

Interim Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew spoke about the focused General Plan Update, noting staff has instituted an internal review policy for conditioned adaptive controls through the Birch corridor.

Fire Chief Terrill spoke about the recently implemented ambulance program and noted that the Department will be monitoring data in the next three to six months to evaluate and explore the potential of removing the surge component of existing contracts and explore the possibility of staff to providing in-house surge components to enhance EMS delivery.

Council discussed wall time metrics; process for offloading patients; the possibility for extra gurneys; and workers compensation costs.

Interim Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew indicated that staff will bring back metrics to Council for evaluation. He also spoke about continuing efforts in improving employee relations, retention and attraction.

Chief Hawley spoke about ongoing development opportunities for Police Department staff and the Department's holistic wellness program.

Community Services Director Hernandez spoke about Community Services suggested topics for discussion and future consideration, including continuing community engagement and opportunities to implement findings from various Department studies and assessments. She also spoke about addressing the needs of the City's growing senior population; continuing to develop the Tracks at Brea; supporting efforts to reduce homelessness; and developing strategies for the second phase of the Arovista Park Modernization project.

Fire Chief Terrill spoke about Fire Department suggested topics for discussion and future consideration, including evaluating ambulance fleet. He also spoke about the Department's public education and outreach in the City's high severity zones.

Council discussed home hardening and further educating the community on proactive fire prevention measures.

Interim Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew spoke about Community Development topics for future considerations, the City's forward strategies on business attracting and the potential annexation of the sphere of influence (SOI) in order to have more control over issues related to topics such as wildland interface, land use and road widening.

Council discussed the portion of SOI which is under annexation consideration and the cost associated to purchase and maintain of the land.

The City Council recessed at 11:30 a.m.

The City Council reconvened at 11:44 a.m.

Fire Chief Terrill provided an update on fire hazard vegetation management; and spoke about the costs and timelines associated with various management and detection programs. He also spoke about upcoming ordinances related to updated fire mapping zones, the brush clearance program and grant opportunities for hazardous vegetation mitigation.

In regards improving employee relations, retention, attraction and investment, Council discussed the City's flexible work schedule, counter hours, service levels and building hardening.

Community Services Director Hernandez provided an update on Community Services and spoke about the City's Senior Center case management program and wellness checks.

Deputy Director of Community Services Matlock spoke about an evaluation staff completed related to potentially providing year-round aquatic services. He spoke about cost-recovery levels, staffing challenges, and costs associated with maintaining the pool.

Interim Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew facilitated a discussion related to street vending, spoke about process for enforcement and limitations due to provisions in State law. He provided several suggestions to the Council to address the issue of street vending.

Staff and Council discussed challenges with current legislation related to enforcement, strength of the current Ordinance, maximum penalties, what other cities are doing to mitigate the issue, signage to deter individuals from purchasing from street vendors, and public education.

Interim Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew and Fire Chief Terrill provided an update on Heli-hydrants and the Brea 265 project.

Budget Manager Brenner provided an overview of the Fiscal Year 23-25 General Fund action items, projections and assumptions. She also spoke about sales tax activity; salary and CalPERS numbers; short term and temporary considerations; baseline General Fund numbers; budget savings assignments; and revenue enhancement considerations.

Mayor Stewart left the meeting at 12:43 p.m.

Council discussed short-term rentals; transient occupancy tax (TOT); Brea Mall message board signage; tenant options at the Civic Center; outreach to the film industry; cannabis manufacturing; oil operators; fiber optic lease options; cell tower leases; evaluating the City's support of the Eagle Hills holiday lights; and opposition to AQMD Rule 1111 and 1121.