Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting
1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, California 92821
March 3, 2026
Roll Call: (The following members were in attendance)
1. CLOSED SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - TIME 5:30 P.M.
1.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Hupp called the Closed Session to order at 5:30 p.m. All members were present.
1.B. Public Comment
None.
1.C. Conference with Labor Negotiator (California Government Code Section 54957.6). City Representative: City Manager Kristin Griffith. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
Mayor Hupp adjourned the Closed Session at 6:44 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 7:02 p.m. All members were present.
2.B. Pledge of Allegiance: Brea Girl Scouts
Brea Girl Scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.C. Invocation: Pastor John Reeve, The Cause Church
Pastor John Reeve, The Cause Church, led the invocation.
2.D. Proclamation: National Girl Scout Week
The City Council presented Girl Scout Brea/Placentia Service Unit Member, Jill Patterson, and Girl Scouts of Orange County CEO, Vikki Shepp, with a proclamation in honor of National Girl Scout Week.
2.E. Community Announcements
Council Member Vargas encouraged residents to complete the Pickleball survey to help navigate interest in the Community. He indicated the survey can be completed on the City website.
Council Member Marick announced the Community Development Department and the Orange County and Inland Empire Small Business Development Center will be hosting a Small Business Clinic in Brea on Wednesday, March 25. She indicated the clinic will offer one-on-one consulting with business professions, and provide assistance with marketing, operations, and financial assessment needs. She also indicated appointments will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis for no fee.
Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff invited the community to attend the Coffee with a Cop event on Thursday, March 19 at Philz Coffee, located at the Brea Mall, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Council Member Stewart announced the Economic Development Division is now offering Business Connect Hours every Wednesday from 4:00 to 5: 00 p.m. at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center. He indicated business owners, property owners, and entrepreneurs can drop-in to receive a variety of resources.
Mayor Hupp encouraged residents to submit written comments on the City of Brea's Draft Focused General Plan Update, Brea Core Specific Plan Working Draft, and Draft Program Environmental Impact Report by Monday, March 30 at 5:00 p.m. She announced a Community Open House event will take place on Thursday, March 12 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Civic & Cultural Center and will provide an opportunity to review the documents and provide comments in person. She indicated the documents and Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) can be reviewed online at brea.generalplan.org.
2.F. Matters from the Audience
Jeff Pratt spoke about the rejection of an entertainment permit for the Shady Nook. He stated that 144 signatures had been collected in support of the re-establishment of Karaoke nights.
Wayne Jr. spoke in support of reinstating the Shady Nook's entertainment permit for Karaoke.
Guy Parrent spoke in support of reinstating the Shady Nook's entertainment permit for Karaoke.
Reuben Rahmeyer spoke in support of the Shady Nook and requested the City Council reconsider approving the entertainment permit for Karaoke.
Mark Strom spoke about the Economic Development Agreement with Dwight Manley and documents produced in response to a public records request.
2.G. Response to Public Inquiries
None.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
3.A. 2026 Emergency Operations Plan
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Keyworth provided background information on the item and reviewed the plan details, proposed changes, new legislation requirements, and the City's Mass Care and Shelter Plan. She also provided an overview of Assembly Bill 478 and Assembly Bill 781, which pertain to pet rescue procedures and emergency shelters.
Council Member Vargas inquired about the definition of "pets", the agreement between El Rodeo Equestrian Center and the County of Orange, and the City's evacuation plan.
A motion was made by Council Member Vargas and seconded by Council Member Stewart to adopt Resolution No. 2026-012 rescinding the former Emergency Operations Plan adopted by Resolution No. 2020-016 and adopting the 2026 City of Brea Emergency Operations Plan; and found the proposed project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Motion passed 5-0-0-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Simonoff, Marick, Stewart, Vargas).
3.B. Ordinance to Reestablish Parking Restrictions on Public Streets for Street Sweeping
Sergeant Brioso provided a presentation and shared background information on the item. He reviewed the Ordinance, proposed changes, exemption limits, resolution details, and staff recommendations.
The City Council discussed street sweeping citations, revenue sources, handicap parking exemptions, and the Clean Water Act.
In response to Council questions, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew spoke about handicap parking restrictions and exemptions.
Council Member Vargas inquired about the payment process for street sweeping tickets and the proposed citation amount.
Police Chief Hawley provided additional background information on the item and spoke about handicap street sweeping exemptions and the proposed fine amount.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff and seconded by Council Member Marick to introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1272, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brea Amending the Brea City Code to Reestablish Parking Restrictions on Public Street Sweeping Purposes and Approving a CEQA Exemption Determination"; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-013 establishing regular days and streets upon which street sweeping will occur, and establishing a fine amount for violation of the Ordinance, all as required therein. Motion passed 5-0-0-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Simonoff, Marick, Stewart, Vargas).
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff and seconded by Council Member Stewart to approve Consent Calendar items 4A - 4H. Motion passed 5-0-0-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Simonoff, Marick, Stewart, Vargas).
4.A. February 17, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the February 17, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as written.
4.B. General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025
The City Council received and filed the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report; and directed staff to submit the Housing Element Annual Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI).
4.C. Cooperative Agreement with City of Anaheim, Fullerton, & Orange for the State College Boulevard/The City Drive Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Project, CIP No. 7721
The City Council approved a Cooperative Agreement with the Cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Orange for the State College Boulevard/The City Drive Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (RTSSP) project; and authorized the City Manager to execute the Cooperative Agreement and any non-monetary contract amendments and ancillary documents subsequently required to implement the Cooperative Agreement.
4.D. Designate the City Manager signing authority for all Public Provider Ground Emergency Medical Transport (PP-GEMT) and Variable Rate Range Intergovernmental Transfer (VRR-IGT) Certifications and Agreements
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute required certifications, agreements, and Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) payments necessary for the City of Brea's participation in the Public Provider Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (PP-GEMT) and Voluntary Rate Range Intergovernmental Transfer (VRR-IGT) programs administered by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS); and amended the City's FY 2025-27 Operating Budget within the Paramedic Services Fund (174) for any reimbursement received and expenditures incurred for these programs.
4.E. Contingency Adjustment for the Integrated Crime Center (ICC) Citywide Camera Network, CIP 7719
The City Council increased the construction contingency by $200,000 and authorized the City Engineer to issue change orders within the approved contingency.
4.F. Waive Full Reading of and Adopt Ordinance No. 1267, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brea Granting a Pipeline Franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P.," and Approve a CEQA Exemption Determination
The City Council waived full reading of and adopted Ordinance No. 1267 "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brea Granting a Pipeline Franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P.," by title only and approved a California Environmental Quality Act exemption determination; and appropriated any revenues received as part of this franchise in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget; and authorized the City Clerk to release the current faithful performance bond upon acceptance of the new faithful performance bond once notification is received from the Public Works Department.
4.G. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Brea and GovPath
The City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Brea and GovPath for as-needed service and support for Accela in the amount not-to-exceed $51,800 with a 10 percent contingency; and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute and make non-substantive changes to the Professional Services Agreement; and authorized the City Manager to amend and extend the term of the Professional Services Agreement for one additional one-year term.
4.H. City Disbursement Registers for February 13 and February 20, 2026
The City Council received and filed the City Disbursement Registers for February 13 and February 20, 2026.
5. CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff and seconded by Council Member Vargas to approve the City Successor Agency Consent Item 5A. Motion passed 5-0-0-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Simonoff, Marick, Stewart, Vargas).
5.A. Successor Agency Disbursement Register for February 20, 2026
The City Council, as the Successor Agency, received and filed the February 20, 2026 Successor Agency Disbursement Register.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
6.A. City Manager
Mayor Hupp congratulated City Manager Griffith on her recent engagement.
6.B. City Attorney
None.
6.C. Council Requests
None.
7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
7.A. Council Announcements
None.
8. ADJOURNMENT
8.A. Meeting Adjournment
Mayor Hupp adjourned the General Session at 8:01 p.m.