Minutes for the Finance Committee
1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA 92821
January 27, 2026, 8:30 AM - January 27, 2026, 8:56 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Marty Simonoff called the meeting to order at 8:30 am.
1.A. Attendees
Mayor Pro Tem Marty Simonoff, Council Member Steve Vargas, Jason Killebrew, Monica Lo, Chief Daniel Mielke, James Flores, Stephen Davy, Justin Zuhlke, Alicia Brenner, Sean Matlock, Michael Ho, Rudy Correa, and Melissa Burrola
1.B. Matters from the Audience
None.
2. CONSENT
2.A. Approval of Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - December 9, 2025
The minutes of the December 9, 2025 Finance Committee were approved as written.
3. DISCUSSION
3.A. Approve a Change Orders for Required Modifications to Fire Engines and Ladder/Tiller Trucks
Mayor Pro Tem Marty Simonoff requested clarification on the GPS installation. Staff explained that the updated GPS installation is to promote faster emergency response times. Council Member Vargas inquired about cost escalation clauses in the change orders, where changes are occurring, and requested clarification on funding source 480. Council Member Vargas also requested the Fire Department provide an update if there are any changes to the current change order.
Staff reported that there is no current cost escalation clause, future purchase orders will include floating cost expectations, work is being done in Appleton, Wisconsin, and Fund 480 has sufficient funds within the current operating budget. Staff will provide updates for any future changes.
The Finance Committee approved to move the item to City Council.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Marty Simonoff adjourned the meeting at 8:56 am.