City Council Regular Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:00 PM

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

1 Civic Center Circle, Brea,California 92821

 Cecilia Hupp, Mayor                                         Marty Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tem

Christine Marick, Council Member     Blair Stewart, Council Member     Steven Vargas, Council Member

This agenda contains a brief general description of each item Council will consider. The City Clerk has on file copies of written documentation relating to each item of business on this Agenda available for public inspection. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 990-7756 or view the Agenda and related materials on the City’s website at www.cityofbrea.gov. Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA during normal business hours. Such documents may also be available on the City’s website subject to staff’s ability to post documents before the meeting.

Procedures for Addressing the Council

The Council encourages interested people to address this legislative body by making a brief presentation on a public hearing item when the Mayor calls the item or address other items under Matters from the Audience. State law generally prohibits the City Council from responding to or acting upon matters not listed on this agenda.

The Council encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons the opportunity to speak, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. Council rules prohibit clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. Please silence all cell phones and other electronic equipment while the Council is in session. Thank you.

Written comments may be submitted in advance of the meeting by emailing cityclerksgroup@cityofbrea.gov. Written comments received by 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be provided to the Council, will be made available to the public at the meeting, and will be included in the official record of the meeting.

Special Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 990-7757. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. (28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II)

Important Notice

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1. CLOSED SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - 5:30 P.M.

1.A. Call to Order/Roll Call

1.B. Public Comment

1.C. 1C. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) - Anticipated Litigation. Initiation of Litigation: 3 potential cases.

1.D. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b). Title: City Attorney

2. STUDY SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - 6:00 P.M.

2.A. Call to Order/Roll Call

2.B. Public Comment

2.C. Clarify Regular Meeting Topics

2.D. Continued Review of Two Existing General Municipal Taxes in the City of Brea

2.E. Council Member Reports/Requests

2.F. Study Session Adjournment

3. GENERAL SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLAZA LEVEL - 7:00 P.M.

3.A. Call to Order/Roll Call

3.B. Pledge of Allegiance

3.C. Invocation: Pastor Tyler Lemen, Birch St Friends Church

3.D. Commendation: Senior Center Christmas Party Recognition

3.E. Report - Prior Study Session

3.F. Community Announcements

3.G. Matters from the Audience

3.H. Response to Public Inquiries

4. PUBLIC HEARING

This portion of the meeting is for matters that legally require an opportunity for public input.  Audience participation is encouraged and is limited to 5 minutes per speaker.

4.A. Waive Full Reading of and Introduce 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

— 1. Waive full reading and introduce 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 approve a California Environmental Quality Act exemption determination;

— 2. Appropriate any revenues received as part of this franchise in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget; and

— 3. Authorize 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.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR

The City Council/Successor Agency approves all Consent Calendar matters with one motion unless Council/Agency or Staff requests further discussion of a particular item. Items of concern regarding Consent Calendar matters should be presented during “Matters from the Audience."

5.A. February 3, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

— 1. Approve.

5.B. Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended January 31, 2026

— 1. Receive and file.

5.C. January Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for January 30, and February 6, 2026

— 1.  Receive and file.

6. CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT

6.A. Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended January 31, 2026

— 1. Receive and file.

6.B. Successor Agency Disbursement Register for January 30, 2026

— 1. Receive and file.

7. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS

7.A. City Manager

7.B. City Attorney

7.C. Council Requests

8. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

8.A. Council Announcements

9. ADJOURNMENT

9.A. Meeting Adjournment

Date Posted: February 12, 2026