1. GENERAL SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLAZA LEVEL - 7:00 P.M.
1.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Pro Tem Hupp called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. with all Council Members present, except for Mayor Stewart, who was absent.
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scout Troop 707
Boy Scout Troop 707 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.C. Invocation: Pastor Brett Sturgill, The Cause Church
Pastor Bret Sturgill, The Cause Church, delivered the Invocation.
1.D. Presentation: Mayor's Youth Awards
Mayor Pro Tem Hupp recognized Mayor Youth Award recipients in attendance for their contribution of over 10,000 hours of service to the community.
1.E. Commendation: City Clerk Lillian Harris-Neal Retirement
Mayor Pro Tem Hupp presented City Clerk Harris-Neal with a Commendation in honor of her retirement and for her outstanding service and dedication as City Clerk for the City of Brea.
1.F. Commendation: Fire Chief Mark Terrill Retirement
Mayor Pro Tem Hupp presented Fire Chief Terrill a Commendation in honor of his retirement and for his outstanding service and dedication as Fire Chief for the City of Brea.
1.G. Presentation: Hope Center Update
Community Services Director Hernandez introduced George Searcy, Hope Center Executive Director. Mr. Searcy provided an overview of the Hope Center operations and the 2024 findings and outcomes for the City of Brea.
1.H. Presentation: Business of the Quarter
The City Council displayed a video presentation of the Business of the Quarter, recognizing Bridge Energy.
1.I. Report - Prior Study Session-
None.
1.J. Community Announcements
Council Member Vargas invited residents to join the City of Brea this summer for Family Films. He noted that The Wild Robot will be shown on Friday, June 20 at 8:00 p.m. at the Brea Civic and Cultural Center Plaza.
Council Member Simonoff invited residents to the City's 45th Annual Country Fair taking place on Friday, July 4th at the City Hall Park, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with free admission.
Council Member Marick reminded residents that the sale, use or discharge of fireworks are prohibited in the City of Brea and can carry a fine up to $1,000, even the "safe and sane" ones. She also stated that if residents able to identify an exact location of someone using fireworks, to please report it by calling the Brea Police Department's non-emergency line at (714) 990-7911.
1.K. Matters from the Audience
Alize Calvo expressed concerns about United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Brea Community.
Scott Hupp, representing the Brea Lions Club, thanked Dwight Manley, the Brea Downtown Association (BDOA), and Brea Fire Department for their great work on the Bonanza Days event. He also requested residents save the date for Brea's Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament on Monday, September 8th.
Council Member Vargas read a written comment from resident Linda Shay expressing sincere thanks and well wishes to City Clerk Lillian Harris-Neal.
1.L. Response to Public Inquiries
None.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.A. Review Full-Time Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3
Human Resources Analyst II Muños provided a presentation regarding Assembly Bill 2561 which included an overview, vacancy percentage per bargaining group, vacancy breakdown per bargaining group, recruitment challenges, recruitment and retention efforts, and staff's recommendation.
Mayor Pro Tem Hupp opened the public hearing.
Seeing no members of the public wishing to address the Council, Mayor Pro Tem Hupp closed the public hearing.
The City Council received and filed the report.
2.B. 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 2025-2026
Senior Management Analyst Cuevas provided a presentation on the item and spoke about the process for levying assessments for maintenance districts, public meetings, notices sent to residents, and proposed changes for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Mayor Pro Tem Hupp opened the public hearing.
Seeing no members of the public wishing to address the Council, Mayor Pro Tem Hupp closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff and seconded by Council Member Vargas to adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-038 through 2025-044, levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Motion passed 4-0-1-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Marick, Simonoff, Vargas. Absent: Stewart)
3. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
3.A. Adoption of the FY 2025-27 Biennial Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget
Administrative Services Director Lo provided a presentation and discussed Council top priorities and projects; six (6) month budget process; proposed budget adjustments; highlights; proposed general fund revenues; 2025-27 expenditures; ongoing budget efforts, service level increases; proposed CIP summary; and staff's recommendation.
Council Member Marick thanked staff for providing a balanced budget and maintaining service levels.
Council Member Simonoff discussed statements regarding a possible deficit in the past that was greatly reduced because some of the revenues were not accounted for.
Council Member Vargas thanked staff and discussed General Fund expenditures, reserves, budget future projections, and the travel and meeting budget for Council.
Council discussed future budget projections, City Council travel budget, purpose of Council travel and federal grand funds secured as a result.
Motion was made by Council Member Marick and seconded by Council Member Vargas to adopt Fiscal Year 2025-27 Proposed Biennial Operating Budget as presented in the Fiscal Year 2025-27 Operating Budget document and adopt Resolution No. 2025-045 approving the Fiscal Year 2025-27 Operating Budget and appropriating funds for the City of Brea FY 2025-27 Operating Program and adopt Resolution No. 2025-046 approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Appropriation Limit; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-047 adopting the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-27 Biennial Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget and appropriating funds for the projects and purposes as presented in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-27 Biennial CIP Budget. Motion passed 4-0-1-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Marick, Simonoff, Vargas. Absent: Stewart).
3.B. Proposed Ordinances — Public Possession of Alcoholic Beverages; Public Nudity; Civic and Cultural Center / Downtown Public Plaza Curfew
Captain Rodriguez provided a presentation on the proposed ordinance and spoke about background information on the item, additional code amendments, outlined the downtown map, and provided staff's recommendation.
Council discussed alcohol consumption at special evens in the downtown area and curfew applicability within the outlined map area.
In response to council discussion, City Attorney Boga clarified that the proposed downtown curfew would only apply to public property within the downtown map area.
Motion was made by Council Member Vargas and seconded by Council Member Marick to introduce Ordinance No. 1263, "An Ordinance of the City Council of The City of Brea approving a CEQA exemption determination and amending the Brea City Code to revise regulations for public possession of open alcoholic beverage containers, establish a public nudity ban, and establish a curfew for the Civic and Cultural Center and for Downtown Public Plazas," by title only. Motion passed 4-0-1-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Marick, Simonoff, Vargas. Absent: Stewart).
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Hupp recommended that the City Consent Calendar, City/Successor Agency Consent and Brea Public Financing Authority Consent items be voted on concurrently.
Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff and seconded by Council Member Hupp to approve items 4A - 4M, 5A, 5B and 6A. Motion passed 4-0-1-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Marick, Simonoff, Vargas. Absent: Stewart).
4.A. May 20, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the May 20, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
4.B. FY 2025-27 Vehicle and Equipment Purchase Schedule
The City Council authorized the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders in an amount not-to-exceed $1,686,150 for various City vehicles and equipment described in the FY 2025-27 Vehicles and Equipment Schedule.
4.C. Approve Amendment No. 1 with Geocon West, Inc. and Amendment No. 2 with BKF Engineers for Additional as-needed Arovista Park Geotechnical and Civil Engineering Services
The City Council approved Amendment No. 1 with Geocon West, Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $168,000 resulting in a total contract amount not-to-exceed $418,000 for as-needed materials testing, soils inspection and special inspections and approved Amendment No. 2 with BKF Engineers in the amount not-to-exceed $32,100 resulting in a total contract amount not-to-exceed $74,100 for as-needed engineering services.
4.D. Applicants Agent Resolution for Homeland Security Funds
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-048, authorizing and designating City staff to perform as an Applicants Agent to complete and sign State and Federal documents related to homeland security, disaster response and disaster recovery.
4.E. SB 1205 State Mandated Fire Inspection Annual Report
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-049 accepting the 2024 California State Fire Marshal mandated inspection report.
4.F. Citywide Multifunction Printer/Copier Replacement and Maintenance Services Lease Agreement with Sharp Business Systems
The City Council authorized the City’s Purchasing Agent to negotiate a lease agreement with Sharp Business Systems (Sharp) for citywide multifunction printer/copier (MFP) replacement and maintenance services for a 60-month lease term not-to-exceed the amount of $150,000.00; exclusive of any as-needed print charges.
4.G. Pre-Employment Background Investigation Services for Fire Services
The City Council approved the Professional Service Agreements with RCS Investigations and Consulting, LLC and JL Group, LLC for pre-employment background investigations for Fire Services with a not to exceed amount of $60,000; and
authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
4.H. Police Alarm Permit and False Alarm Billing and Collection Services
The City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with PM AM Corporation to provide business and residential alarm registration and false alarm incident management services; including billing services, permit registration, and handling related correspondence with citizens and businesses.
4.I. Agreement with California BP, LLC (Brea Plaza)
The City Council approve an agreement between the City and California BP, LLC (Brea Plaza) to allow the Police Department to install ALPR cameras on Brea Plaza property to satisfy a Development Condition of Approval.
4.J. Road Repair and Accountability Act - Local Streets and Roads Funding Program, Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Project List
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-050 approving projects funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act. RMRA funds were programmed as part of the FY 2023-25 CIP Budget for Project 7329 in the approximate amount of $3,500,000.
4.K. Renewed Measure M (M2) Eligibility Submittal Package for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
The City Council approved and authorize staff to submit to Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) the Measure M2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 through 2031-2032 to comply with Measure M2 eligibility criteria; and adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-051 and 2025-052 concerning the status and update of the Circulation Element, Mitigation Fee Program, and Pavement Management Plan for the Measure M (M2) Program.
4.L. May Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for May 16, 2025 , May 23, 2025, May 30, 2025, and June 6, 2025
The City Council received and filed the May Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for May 16, 2025 , May 23, 2025, May 30, 2025, and June 6, 2025.
4.M. Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended May 31, 2025
The City Council received and filed the Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended May 31, 2025.
5. CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
5.A. Adoption of the FY 2025-27 Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency Biennial Operating Budget-
The City Council adopted Resolution No. SA 2025-01 appropriating funds for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency 2025-27 Proposed Operating Budget.
5.B. Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended May 31, 2025 -
The City Council received and filed the Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended May 31, 2025.
6. BREA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - CONSENT
6.A. Adoption of the FY 2025-27 Brea Public Financing Authority Biennial Operating Budget-
The City Council adopted Resolution No. A 2025-01 appropriating funds for the Brea Public Financing Authority 2025-27 Operating Budget, as presented in the FY 2025-27 Proposed Biennial Budget document.
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-
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
9.A. Meeting Adjournment
Mayor Pro Tem Hupp adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m.