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 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 6:00 p.m.
2. STUDY SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - 6:00 P.M.
2.A. Call to Order/Roll Call-
Mayor Marick called the Study Session to order at 6:03 p.m., all members were present.
2.B. Public Comment-
None.
2.C. Clarify Regular Meeting Topics -
Mayor Marick noted that Item 6L, Cooperative Agreement between the City of Brea and the County of Orange Regarding the Olinda Alpha Landfill, will be pulled and discussed at a future meeting.
Council Member Simonoff noted he will abstain from the Item 6I, Extension of Agreement with Brea Towing Services, LLC for Official Police Towing Services.
Chief Hawley clarified Council questions regarding the request for proposal for towing services.
2.D. Wildland Urban Interface Presentation-
Fire Chief Terrill provided the background on the Carbon Canyon Fire Safe Council/Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan and its impact on the Brea Community.
Eric Johnson, Carbon Canyon Fire Safe Council, introduced present Board members and answered Council questions regarding funding for prevention measures, public outreach methods, and real measurable progress.
Deputy Fire Chief Mielke spoke about the SOLAR (San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties) Plan; the concept and elements of the SOLAR Plan; Brea's Mutual Threat Zone; SOLAR's area; and the Freeway Complex Fire's facts and scope.
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Keyworth provided an overview of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, covering its background; process; Committee; public outreach; and next steps.
Fire Chief Terrill and Public Works Director Ho answered questions from Council regarding the installation of the generators at Madrona Avenue and provided an update on the El Rodeo Equestrian Center Evacuation Plan.
2.E. Brea Ambulance Program Update-
Item 2E, Brea Ambulance Program Update, was moved to the General Session.
2.F. Budget Update-
Senior Management Analyst Godoy provided an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-25 Budget. He spoke about budget highlights; economic outlooks; development updates; the FY 2024-25 General Fund budget; General Fund five-year projections and assumptions; and budget strategies and next steps.
City Manager Gallardo answered Council questions regarding pension funding, development, and subsidized housing.
Acting City Engineer Chapman provided an update to FY 2023-25 to FY 2029-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget, and spoke about completed projects, projects undergoing construction, or projects currently in design.
Mayor Marick requested staff to increase outreach on new bicycle markings along South Brea Boulevard.
2.G. Council Member Reports/Requests-
None.
Mayor Marick adjourned the Study Session at 7:02 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 7:12 p.m., all members were present.
3.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Simonoff led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.C. Invocation: Pastor Rick Darden, Friends Community Church
Pastor Rick Darden, Friends Community Church, led the Invocation.
3.D. Presentation: Certificates of Recognition from O.C. Supervisor Vice Chair Doug Chaffee - 4th Supervisor District Gun Buyback Program
O.C. Supervisor Vice Chair Chaffee provided a presentation and spoke about on the 4th Supervisor District Gun Buyback program. He commended the City of Brea's Police Department for its support and invited Chief Hawley to speak about the staff and volunteers who participated. O.C. Supervisor Chaffee presented Chief Hawley with a certificate in recognition for their participation in the 4th Supervisor District Gun Buyback Program.
3.E. Presentation: Mayor's High School Youth Awards Recognition
Mayor Marick spoke about the Mayor's High School Youth Awards program and honored the Mayor's Youth Community Service Award recipients for their volunteering efforts.
3.F. Report - Prior Study Session
City Manager Gallardo provided a report on the prior Study Session.
3.G. Community Announcements
Council Member Hupp announced that the City of Brea is excited to embark on preparing a focused update to the City's General Plan and new Specific Plan for the future of the City. She encouraged residents to visit the city website to take the quick survey and share ideas for the future of Brea, as well as learn more about the Brea 2050 General Plan.
Mayor Marick announced the Summer Reading Challenge at all O.C. Library branches, which started on June 17 and will run until August 4. She invited participants of all ages to log their reading, to have the opportunity to win prizes. She invited the community to attend events to help keep kids & teens reading over the summer. She also noted, OC Public Libraries is also offering grab & go craft kits, author events, weekly scavenger hunts and many more activities and more information can be found on their website at www.OCPL.org.
3.H. Matters from the Audience
Scott Hupp invited the Community to the 44th Annual Country Fair and thanked the staff, and members of the 4th of July Committee for setting up the event.
Sean Thomas encouraged residents stop by the Brea Museum Gift Shop while visiting the Country Fair and spoke about the Downtown Father's Day Car show. He also requested further information regarding Item 6K, Ambulance Program Update. He commended the City's ambulance service and thanked Assemblyman Phillp Chen for answering his questions.
Logan Uemo, Field Representative, Office of Vice Chairman Doug Chaffee, spoke about the County's upcoming climate action plan and asked for community input.
Rick Darden, Friends Community Church, expressed gratitude for the City's partnership with the Brea Ministerial Association and the City Council's participation in the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.
3.I. Response to Public Inquiries
City Manager Gallardo responded to public inquiries.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4.A. Public Hearing to Consider Levying an Assessment for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Senior Management Analyst Cuevas provided a brief presentation to on Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 and recommended the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2024-038 through 2024-044 after receiving testimony at the Public Hearing on June 18, 2024.
Mayor Marick opened the Public Hearing.
Seeing no members of the public wishing to address the Council, Mayor Marick closed the Public Hearing.
Senior Management Analyst Cuevas addressed Council's questions regarding site maintenance.
Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stewart to adopt Resolution Nos. 2024-038 through 2024-044, levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 after receiving testimony at the Public Hearing on June 18, 2024. Motion passed 5-0-0-0 (Ayes: Marick, Stewart, Hupp, Simonoff, Vargas).
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
5.A. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1251 by title only, renewing Ordinance No. 1243 and approving the Police Department's Military Equipment Use policy
Police Chief Hawley introduced the item.
Police Lieutenant Harvey spoke about the background and compliance of Assembly Bill (AB) 481; the annual renewal requirements; and renewal of Ordinance No. 1243.
In response to Council questions, Police Lieutenant Harvey disclosure requirements under AB 481.
Motion was made by Council Member Vargas and seconded by Council Member Hupp to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1251 by title only, renewing Ordinance No. 1243 and approving the Police Department's Military Equipment Use policy. Motion passed 5-0-0-0 (Ayes: Marick, Stewart, Hupp, Simonoff, Vargas).
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stewart to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 6A - 6N, excluding Item 6L. Motion passed 5-0-0-0 (Ayes: Marick Stewart, Simonoff, Hupp, Vargas), with exception to pulled Item 6L and with Council Member Simonoff abstaining from Item 6I.
6.A. May 21, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the May 21, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes as written.
6.B. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Appropriations Limit
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-045, approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Appropriations Limit.
6.C. Rejection of Bids for the Carbon Canyon High Pressure Water Main Improvements, CIP Project No. 7475
The City Council rejected all bids and directed the City Clerk to return all Bid Bonds to bidders.
6.D. Brea Line Printing Contract
The City Council approved a one-year Agreement with PTS Marketing Group to provide Printing Services for the Brea Line Newsletter in an amount not-to-exceed $65,416.
6.E. Budget Adjustments to the City Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets for FY 2023-25
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-046 and Resolution No. 2024-047 appropriating funds to adjust the Fiscal Year 2023-25 City Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets.
6.F. Road Repair and Accountability Act - Local Streets and Roads Funding Program, Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Project List
The City Council adopted a Resolution No. 2024-048 approving projects funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act.
6.G. Renewed Measure M (M2) Eligibility Submittal Package for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The City Council approved and authorized staff to submit to Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) the Measure M2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2029-30 to comply with Measure M2 eligibility criteria.
6.H. City of Brea Master Employee Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-24 to Comply with CalPERS Regulations
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-049, establishing the updated Fiscal Year 2023-24 City of Brea Master Employee Pay Schedule confirming the pay rates/ranges for all City of Brea established positions in order to comply with CalPERS regulations.
6.I. Extension of Agreement with Brea Towing Services, LLC for Official Police Towing Services
The City Council approved a six-month extension of Agreement with Brea Towing, LLC for official police towing services.
6.J. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Brea and the Brea Firefighters’ Association
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-050, approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Brea Firefighters’ Association (BFA).
6.K. Ambulance Program Update
Fire Battalion Chief Zuhlke provided a presentation on the Brea Ambulance Program Update on the in-house ambulance program since last discussed on October 3, 2023 and what is next upon approval of budge and amended position allocation list.
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Keyworth explained ambulance service procedures and budget for ambulance purchases.
The City Council adopted Resolution 2024-051 amending the Position Allocation List to add twelve full time Ambulance Operator positions and ten part-time Ambulance Operator positions and one part-time Administrative Clerk position within the Fire Department Ambulance Services division.
6.L. Cooperative Agreement between the City of Brea and the County of Orange Regarding the Olinda Alpha Landfill
The City Council pulled Item 6L for a future meeting.
6.M. Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended May 31, 2024
The City Council received and filed the Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended May 31, 2024.
6.N. May 17, 24, 31 and June 7 City Disbursement Registers
The City Council received and filed the May 17, 24, 31 and June 7 City Disbursement Registers.
7. CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff and seconded by Council Member Vargas to approve City/Successor Agency Consent Calendar Items 7A and 7B. Motion passed 5-0-0-0 (Ayes: Marick, Stewart, Hupp, Simonoff, Vargas).
7.A. Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended May 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 May 31, 2024.
7.B. May 31 Successor Agency Disbursement Register-
The City Council, as the Successor Agency, received and filed the May 31 Successor Agency Disbursement Register.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.A. City Manager-
None.
8.B. City Attorney-
None.
8.C. Council Requests-
None.
9. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
9.A. Council Announcements-
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
10.A. Meeting Adjournment-
Mayor Marick adjourned the General Session at 7:53 p.m.