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Council Member Simonoff indicated he will be abstaining from item 4F, Consideration of Solid Waste and Recycling Service Rate Adjustments in Conformance with Senate Bill 1383, and Consideration a Second Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement with Republic Waste Services of Southern California, LLC (d.b.a. Brea Disposal) in Conformance with Senate Bill 1383, and Approve a CEQA Exemption.

Human Resources Manager Maldonado provided an oral presentation on the item and spoke about the terms of the proposed City Manager Employment Agreement with Kristin Griffith. He stated that the agreement will include a base salary of $28,424.25 per month with a two-year base term and, unless terminated by either party, there will be an automatic one-year extension. He also indicated that the contract provides for an eight percent (8%) of base salary annual contribution to deferred compensation and sixty (60) hours of administrative leave for each fiscal year in recognition of work outside of normal working hours. He also stated that the City Manager will get 12 months of severance pay if the contract is terminated without cause by the City Council and the remaining term is 12 months or longer, or if the remaining term is less than 12 months, the severance will be the base salary multiplied by the number of months remaining in the contract. Lastly, he stated that the City Manager will be subject to the same benefit package that is provided to Executive Management employees such as Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Retirement Benefits and Health Benefits. The contract includes annual performance reviews, at which time the City Council may consider cost of living and salary adjustments.

Council Member Marick spoke about the Council's commitment to ensuring that, like with other labor groups, the City Manager's compensation is being set at the median of the market.

Council discussed the existing Executive benefits package previously approved, the absence of cost of living adjustments or salary increases in the agreement, and method for determining market median.

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

Brea and Fullerton Girl Scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Pastor Darcy Webster, Birch Street Friends Church, led the Invocation.

Mayor Stewart presented Jill Patterson and representatives from Brea and Fullerton Girl Scout Troops with a Proclamation in honor of National Girl Scout Week.

Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew provided the report on the prior Study Session.

Council Member Vargas invited the community to the City’s annual Pet Expo on Saturday, April 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Brea Community Center. He announced that there will be pet adoption opportunities, K-9 demonstrations, pet supplies and food options. Admission is $3, children under the age of 12 are free. Please keep your pets at home as they will not be admitted to the event. For more information, please visit the City website.

Council Member Marick announced that last week, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved expanded public visiting hours at OC Animal Care. She also indicated that within the next few months, full public access to view adoptable animals will be available daily, between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with no appointment necessary, and invited the community to visit OCPetInfo.com for more information.

Mayor Pro Tem Hupp announced that over the summer, teens can gain leadership skills and work experience while volunteering for various City departments through the Volunteen program. She explained that the program last seven to nine-weeks and is offered to teens residing in Brea. She added that applications open on March 24 and the deadline to submit is April 25. Interested residents can visit the City’s website or call, (714) 990-7150 for more information.

Council Member Simonoff invited the community to join Brea Fitness for Well-Fit Day, a community-driven event that celebrates health, wellness, and fitness. He announced that the event will take place on Friday, March 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Brea Community Center.

Lynn Daucher spoke in support of item 4C, Approve Agreements with HOPE Center of Orange County and Project Youth OC and Approve the Appropriation of National Opioid Settlement Funds for FY 2024–25 and FY 2025–27. She spoke about the Project Youth OC program and other criminal diversion programs for youth and teens.

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The City Council approved the March 4, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes as written.

The City Council waived full reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1254, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brea Amending the Brea City Code by Adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. ZOTA 2024-01 (Omnibus Zoning Code Update) and Approving a CEQA Exemption Determination.

The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an Agreement between the HOPE Center and the Cities of Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, and Placentia for the hiring of a Street Outreach Case Manager specializing in Medication-Assisted Treatment for a three-year term using the respective cities’ National Opioid Settlement (NOS) Funds; authorized the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Project Youth OC for the expansion of their ShortStop and Stop Short of Addiction Program in the City of Brea for a three-year term using the NOS Funds; approved the appropriation of NOS Funds for the current Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget to begin purchasing supplies for opioid use prevention efforts; and approved the appropriation of NOS Funds for Fiscal Year 2025-27 budget.

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-013 authorizing the Police Chief or his designee to execute Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant documents for and on behalf of the City of Brea; authorized the City Manager, Police Chief or designated persons within the Brea Police Department to oversee and administer the projects associated with the Anaheim/Santa Ana UASI training and funding on behalf of the City; approved an agreement with the City of Santa Ana for transfer or purchase of equipment/services or reimbursement of training costs; authorized the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; and authorized the Police Chief to execute the agreement.

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-014 of the City Council of the City of Brea approving employment agreement between the City of Brea and Kristin Griffith for employment as City Manager; and authorized the Mayor to execute the Employment Agreement.

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-015 approving City staff’s recommendation for the proposed solid waste rates for residential, commercial and multi-family customers and approving the Second Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement with Republic Waste Services of Southern California, LLC (d.b.a. Brea Disposal) and corresponding Exhibits and found the Second Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

The City Council received and filed the Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended February 28, 2025.

The City Council received and filed the February Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for February 28, 2025 and March 7, 2025.

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 February 28, 2025.

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