1. CLOSED SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - 5:45 P.M.

1.A. Call to Order/Roll Call-

Mayor Marick called the Closed Session to order at 5:45 p.m., all members were present.

1.B. Public Comment-

None.

1.C. Conference with City's Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 Regarding the Brea Fire Association-

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

Mayor Marick adjourned the Closed Session at 6:51 p.m.

2. STUDY SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - 6:30 P.M.

2.A. Call to Order/Roll Call-

Mayor Marick called the Study Session to order at 6:52 p.m., all members were present.

2.B. Public Comment-

None.

2.C. Clarify Regular Meeting Topics-

None.

2.D. Street Sweeping Program Enforcement-

Senior Management Analyst Cuevas delivered a PowerPoint Presentation on Street Sweeping Program Enforcement which provided a brief overview of the pilot program, a review of prior data collected for parked cars and complaints, and staff's recommendations for implementation and action regarding enforcement.

Council discussed the history of code enforcement regarding street sweeping procedures and its compliance with Federal law and directed staff to further continue the discussion in General Session.

2.E. Council Member Reports/Requests-

Mayor Marick adjourned the Study Session at 7:05 p.m.

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

3.A. Call to Order/Roll Call-

Mayor Marick called the General Session to order at 7:11 p.m., all members were present.

3.B. Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Pro Tem Stewart led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3.C. Invocation

Pastor David Tebay, Calvary Community Church, led the invocation.

3.D. Report - Prior Study Session

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

3.E. Community Announcements

Council Member Simonoff invited the community to a groundbreaking ceremony to officially commence the long-awaited Arovista Park Modernization project on Friday, April 19 at 3:00 p.m. at the Arovista Park playground.

Council Member Hupp announced that the City of Brea recently began its Focused General Plan Update that includes preparation of a new Brea Core Specific Plan and that both projects will focus on providing a blueprint for Brea’s long-term vision for the future. She invited residents to apply to be a member of the Community Steering Committee, and added that applications are due by Tuesday, April 23 at 5:00 p.m.

Council Member Vargas invited the community to attend the City of Brea Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Brea Community Center. He announced that the free event will allow attendees to chat with fitness trainers, nutritionists, and doctors; get personalized advice and discover new ways to reach your wellness goals; discover local services and products that can support your journey to a healthier you, and; enjoy interactive demos, giveaways, and activities for all ages.

3.F. Matters from the Audience

Lee Squire thanked the City Council for placing a wreath at the Brea Veterans War Memorial Wall in honor of the Vietnam Veterans and expressed gratitude to those who have served.

Jean Chung expressed concern about the maintenance of the City-owned wall on her property line, and she asked for more clarification on the City's claim process.

Sean Thomas encouraged residents to visit the Brea Museum and support the Brea Historical Society's preservation efforts.

3.G. Response to Public Inquiries

City Manager Gallardo noted that staff will further investigate Mrs. Chung's concerns.

4. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

4.A. Street Sweeping Program Enforcement

Senior Management Analyst Cuevas delivered a PowerPoint Presentation on Street Sweeping Program Enforcement which provided a brief overview of the pilot program, a review of prior data collected for parked cars and complaints, and staff's recommendations for implementation and action regarding enforcement.

In response to Council questions, Public Works Director Ho explained how residents are notified about street sweeping days; noted how Public Works staff partners with the Police Department to move vehicles, discussed what criteria is used to issue a street sweeping exemption permit, and stated that there is a permit appeal process through the Traffic Committee. In addition, he noted that the current process to clean the streets is labor intensive and time consuming. Police Chief Hawley clarified how the current parking control officer handles overnight parking violations to enforce parking time limitations. Community Development Director Killebrew stated that there has been an increase in parking permits and provided a list of criteria used for determining an overnight parking permit issuance.

There was Motion to Approve that was motioned by Steve Vargas seconded by Blair Stewart with a result of 3-2-0-0-0{{tally}} Opposed by Marty Simonoff, Cecilia Hupp

5. CONSENT CALENDAR

Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff and seconded by Council Member Vargas to approve City Council Consent Items 5A - 5H. Motion passed 5-0 (Ayes: Marick, Stewart, Hupp, Simonoff, Vargas).

5.A. April 2, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Mintues

The City Council approved the April 2, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.

5.B. Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Control and Use of Funds of the Hillside Open Space Education Coalition (HOSEC)

The City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the 2004 Agreement for Control and Use of Funds to Support the Efforts of Hillside Open Space Education Coalition (HOSEC) to transfer administrative and fiscal duties from the City of Brea to the City of Whittier and made minor adjustments to HOSEC’s operational procedures; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 and take all actions necessary to implement and administer the terms of the amendment.

5.C. Award a Contract to Insight Analytics for Police Department's BSCC ORT Grant Evaluation Services

The City Council awarded a contract to Insight Analytics (Cynthia Haebe, Sole Proprietor) with a not-to-exceed amount of $75,000 to provide Grant Evaluator services for the Police Department's BSCC ORT grant; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.

5.D. Annual Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

Council Member Vargas suggested that the Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lightning Maintenance Districts should be biannually instead of annually. The City Council received and approved the Annual Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 and adopted Resolutions No. 2024-021 - 2024-027 to set a Public Hearing for each District on June 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

5.E. Resolution to Adopt Amended Executive Compensation Plan

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-028, approving a comprehensive Executive Compensation Plan in order to comply with CalPERS Reportable Compensation Regulations and supersedes Resolution No. 92-124 and all 24 amendments effective the pay period that includes April 13, 2024.

5.F. Ambulance Transport Billing Contract

The City Council approved the Professional Service Agreement with Wittman Enterprises, LLC for Ambulance Transport Billing Services; authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement; and amended the City’s Fiscal Year 2023-25 Operating Budget to appropriate $150,000 annually from the City’s Paramedic Services Fund (174) for Ambulance Billing Services.

5.G. Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended March 31, 2024

The City Council received and filed the Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended March 31, 2024.

5.H. March 29 and April 5, 2024 City Disbursement Registers

The City Council received and filed March 29 and April 5, 2024 City Disbursement Registers.

6. CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT

There was Motion to Approve that was motioned by Marty Simonoff seconded by Cecilia Hupp with a result of 5-0-0-0-0{{tally}}

6.A. Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended March 31, 2024

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 March 31, 2024.

7. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS

7.A. City Manager-

None.

7.B. City Attorney-

None.

7.C. Council Requests-

None.

8. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

8.A. Council Announcements

Council Member Vargas announced that he will be on a military assignment for approximately two (2) months.

9. ADJOURNMENT

9.A. Meeting Adjournment

Mayor Marick adjourned the General Session at 7:57 p.m.