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Mayor Marick adjourned the Closed Session at 7:03 p.m.

Boy Scout Troop 707 led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Pastor Dan Crane, Formation Church, led the Invocation.

Senior Management Analyst Ambriz provided a presentation on Engage Brea, Understanding Your City, an eight-week community engagement program that connected residents with their local City government and provided participants with a general overview of City operations, departments, and external agencies. She thanked City Council, staff, and Dr. Spitzer for their contributions and introduced participants to give testimonials on their experience.

Mayor Marick, on behalf of the entire City Council, recognized all participants and presented them with a Certificate acknowledging their completion of Engage Brea.

Mayor Marick, on behalf of the City Council, presented Police Chief Hawley and the Brea Police Department with a Proclamation in honor of National Police Week.

The Study Session meeting was cancelled due to time constraints.

Mayor Pro Tem Stewart announced that the City of Brea recognized National Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29. He noted that throughout Brea's history, community members have proudly served our country in the military. To honor the Vietnam Veterans in Brea, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, City staff place a wreath at the Brea Veterans Memorial on March 29. He indicated that the City would like to thank all Vietnam Veterans and their families for their brave service and sacrifice and read the names of those inscribed on the Memorial's Monument of Remembrance.

Council Member Hupp announced that the City will host a day of fun activities at the Fire Department & Public Works Open House on Saturday May 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will take place at Fire Station 1 and the adjacent City Service Center. Both are located on Berry Street, between Lambert Rd. and Central Ave. She encouraged the community to attend this family-friendly event featuring an inside look at City department equipment and vehicles, fire demonstrations, refreshments, a live band and giveaways.

Trudy DesRoches, Yorba Linda Water District Director, provided an update on the recent well upgrades in the City of Brea to improve efficiency.

Sean Thomas spoke about the increased coyote presence in the City, especially around the Tracks, and encouraged residents to be aware of their surroundings. In addition, he expressed gratitude to the Police Department for the service they provide to the community.

Andy Parsons, an Engage Brea participant, expressed gratitude for the program and the opportunities it provided him throughout the course, and showed appreciation for street maintenance.

City Manager Gallardo addressed Sean Thomas's concerns about coyotes and stated that wildlife awareness signs are being developed to be posted along the trails. He also mentioned the most recent BreaLine included an article reminding residents about wildlife safety.

The City Council approved the April 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.

The City Council received and filed the Annual Report Related to Police Department Use of Military Equipment as required by Government Code § 7072.

The City Council approved an immediate transfer of $250,000 from the City's Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Fund (150) to the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) Post-Retirement Health Care Trust Program and authorized an additional $175,000 transfer in June 2024.

The City Council authorized Purchasing Agent or Designee to issue a Purchase Order with KI to purchase 500 chairs with a not-to-exceed amount of $120,553 for Facility Reservations at the Brea Community Center.

The City Council approved Resolution No. 2024-029 amending the Position Allocation List to include a new part-time regular Community Services Coordinator position in the Community Services Department.

The City Council approved the agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. to provide Legislative Advocacy Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $252,000 for a three-year term; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement; and return to City Council for authorization of any optional extensions.

The City Council accepted project as complete and authorize City Clerk to file and record Notice of Completion; authorized the City Clerk to release the Performance Bond upon acceptance of the Warranty Bond and release the Payment Bond upon further notification from the Public Works Department; and accepted the Warranty Bond.

The City Council accepted project as complete and authorize City Clerk to file and record Notice of Completion; authorized the City Clerk to release the Performance Bond upon acceptance of the Warranty Bond and release the Payment Bond upon further notification from the Public Works Department; and accepted the Warranty Bond.

The City Council approved the City of Brea's continued participation in the North Orange County Public Safety Collaborative and authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents and accept the accompanying funds.

The City Council approved the Agreement with Palicon Group (Palicon) to provide the Police Department with pre-employment background investigation services in the amount not-to-exceed 75,000 per year; and authorized the City Manager to issue up to four one-year extensions exclusive of any cost increases.

Council Member Vargas voted no on this item.

The City Council reviewed and provided initial comments on a Disposition, Development, and Loan Agreement with Jamboree Housing Corporation for the construction and operation of a Permanent Supportive Affordable Housing Project at 323 North Brea Boulevard; directed staff to bring the Disposition, Development, and Loan Agreement back to the May 21, 2024 City Council Meeting for formal approval at a Public Hearing to authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute Disposition, Development, and Loan Agreement, which includes: Executing a 55-year Ground Lease (or maximum allowed by law); Utilizing the CalOptima Health Grant award funds in the amount of $6,028,491.51 towards development of a Permanent Supportive Affordable Housing Project at 323 North Brea Boulevard; Utilizing the City of Brea’s Affordable Housing Trust funds in the amount of $2,000,000.00 towards development of a Permanent Supportive Affordable Housing Project at 323 North Brea Boulevard; Utilizing the City of Brea’s Housing Successor funds in the amount of $2,457,483.00 towards development of a Permanent Supportive Affordable Housing Project at 323 North Brea Boulevard; and Authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to administratively revise the Disposition, Development, and Loan Agreement as needed; Amended the City’s Fiscal Year 2023-25 Operating Budget to appropriate $8,028,491.51 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (270) for the Disposition, Development, and Loan Agreement; amended the City’s Fiscal Year 2023-25 Operating Budget to appropriate $2,457,483.00 from the Housing Successor Fund (280) for the Disposition, Development, and Loan Agreement; authorized the City Manager to authorize a wire transfer/s of the specified funds to Jamboree Housing Corporation; authorized the City Manager or his designee to approve waiving Development Impact Fees in an amount up to $1,900,000.00; authorized the City Manager or his designee to approve waiving In-Kind Fees as applicable; approved a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption Determination under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061 (b)(3) and 15194; and adopted Resolution No. 2024-030 declaring the project site of 323 North Brea Boulevard exempt from the Surplus Land Act pursuant to California Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B) (Attachment B).

The City Council received and filed the outgoing payment log and April 12, 19, and 26, 2024 City Disbursement Registers.

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