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Mayor Simonoff adjourned the Closed Session at 6:09 p.m.

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Management Analyst Ambriz provided a presentation on the item and spoke out about the legislation, provided effective dates, presented options to the Council, reported results of a ten (10) City survey on Councilmember salaries, and mentioned CPI growth.

Council discussed the different options; the option to add a vehicle allowance in addition to the monthly salary; effective dates; the history of Council salary adjustments in the City; and following the same methodology for salary increase and CPI adjustment based on the ten (10) salary survey as was implemented for employee groups. Council came to the consensus to move forward with option A with a 3% CPI increase. Council directed staff to establish the salary at $824, which is 3% above the existing year's median of the ten (10) City survey, which takes into consideration the effective date of January 2025 being one (1) year away.

Council directed staff to prepare an Ordinance reflecting the changes and return to Council at a later date.

Assistant City Manager/Community Services Director Emeterio introduced the item.

Senior Management Analyst Colacion provided a presentation and provided a background of the project, CDBG funding and next steps.

Kevin Li, Westberg White Architecture, provided a presentation and spoke about the Feasibility Study goals and objectives.

John Garakian, Westberg White Architecture, continued the presentation and spoke about the needs and areas of interest in both the interior and exterior of the Senior Center; the existing Senior Center space diagram; 2023 Senior Center schedule and average attendance counts; security and visual improvements; and the conceptual study for minor renovation/expansion and concept sketch.

Queston Kwolek, Westberg White Architecture, continued the presentation and spoke about other options for conceptual study for moderate renovation/expansion and concept sketch; conceptual study for extensive renovation renovation/expansion, partial re-construction and concept sketch; and conceptual study for full reconstruction for the construction of a new building on site.

Council expressed the need for more space at the Senior Center and engagement of stakeholders and residents near the Senior Center for feedback. Council also encouraged staff to move forward with master planning and exploring funding sources. Finally, they spoke about surface material for the exercise space and security fencing.

There were no changes to the Legislative Platform.

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Mayor Simonoff adjourned the Study Session at 6:53 p.m.

Boy Scout Troop 707 led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Pastor Kirk Randolph, Southlands Church, delivered the Invocation.

City Manager Gallardo provided the report on the prior Study Session.

Councilmember Vargas announced that Caltrans weekend closures at various locations on the 57 freeway at Lambert Road will take place Friday, December 8 at 10:00 p.m., until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 10. He indicated that the closures will consist of freeway on and off-ramps at Lambert Road, as well as eastbound and westbound Lambert Road from Pointe Drive to State College Boulevard. He also indicated that lane closures on Lambert Road will alternate, leaving one accessible lane on either the east or westbound and alternate routes are suggested.

Councilmember Hupp announced that the Brea Resource Center and Brea Senior Center are coordinating giving opportunities, like the Wish Tree, Angel Tree, and Adopt a Senior to help those in need in the Brea community. She also announced that the Brea Fire Department will be participating in the Spark of Love Toy Drive this year and encouraged residents to visit the Fire Station, the Brea Civic & Cultural Center, Brea Community Center or the Senior Center to drop off new, unwrapped toys. She also added that the Brea Community Emergency Council is collecting cash donations to provide gift cards to families and seniors in need and that donations for Love Brea, are now accepted year-round.

Councilmember Stewart reminded residents to order new overnight parking permit for 2024 if they utilize overnight street parking. He added that without a visible 2024 parking permit beginning in January, vehicles can be cited if left on public streets between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00 a.m. He stated that at this time, online purchases are only available, over the counter purchases will be available soon.

Mayor Pro Tem Marick invited the community to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at the Brea Tree Lighting ceremony on Thursday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m. She indicated that the community event that will feature live entertainment, food for purchase, a crafters village, and guests will be able to visit Santa Claus and get a professional photo with him for just $5.

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Action was taken with Item 4B.

The City Council approved the November 7, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.

The City Council found the requested Mills Act Contract exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 (Class 31, Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation); and entered into a Mills Act Contract with the property owners of 321 South Madrona Avenue.

The City Council found the requested Mills Act Contract exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 (Class 31, Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation); and entered into a Mills Act Contract with the property owners of 315 South Flower Avenue.

The City Council approved the Plans and Specifications for the Arovista Park Modernization Project (CIP 7978) and authorized the City Clerk to advertise and receive bids.

The City Council approved a Cooperative Agreement with the City of La Habra for the Lambert Road Corridor Project Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program; authorized the Mayor to execute the Cooperative Agreement with the City of La Habra; and authorized the City Manager to execute any non-monetary contract amendments and ancillary documents subsequently required to implement the Cooperative Agreement.

The City Council adopted the 2024 City of Brea Legislative Platform to coincide with the upcoming legislative session.

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-067, in support for the City of Santa Ana in pursuit of a Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Program for Kraemer Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization Improvements and Upgrades.

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-068 approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Brea Police Management Association (BPMA).

The City Council waived full reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1244 by titled, "An Ordinance of the City of Brea extending the term of a pipeline franchise granted to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P." and approved a CEQA exemption determination; appropriated any revenues received as part of this franchise in the Fiscal Year 2023-25 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.

The City Council received and filed the Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended October 31, 2023.

The City Council received and filed the October Outgoing Payment Log and November 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2023 City Disbursement Registers.

The City Council, as the Successor Agency, received and filed the Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended October 31, 2023.

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