1. STUDY SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - 6:30 P.M.
1.A. Call to Order/Roll Call-
Mayor Stewart called the Study Session to order at 6:30 p.m. All members were present.
1.B. Public Comment-
None.
1.C. Clarify Regular Meeting Topics -
None.
1.D. Commission/Committee Attendance-
This item was pulled from the agenda and not discussed.
1.E. Policy Considerations for Short-Term Rental Properties-
Management Analyst Magaña presented an overview on short-term rentals, City budget and Council priorities, policy considerations, consideration of staff recommended regulations, consideration of regulations, Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue projections, the May 16 Orange County Grand Jury Report, and proposed timeline of next steps.
Council discussed current short-term rentals operating in the City, quality of life concerns, length of stay requirements, and enforcement options for short-term rentals operating outside of rules and regulations. They also discussed the potential for a pilot program, the number of permits allocated for short-term rentals, distance requirements and the justification for ineligibility of Accessory Dwelling Units.
In response to Council discussion, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew indicated that precision in the updated ordinance would allow for greater enforcement options for incompliant short-term rentals.
The City Council requested staff return to a future Study Session for further discussion on the item and directed staff to research HOA policies on short-term rentals.
1.F. Council Member Reports/Requests-
None.
1.G. Study Session Adjournment-
Mayor Stewart adjourned the Study Session at 6:59 p.m.
2. GENERAL SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLAZA LEVEL - 7:00 P.M.
2.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Stewart called the General Session to order at 7:06 p.m. All members were present.
2.B. Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scout Troop 707
Boy Scout Troop 707 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.C. Invocation: Pastor Julie Valenzuela, The Cause Church
Pastor Julie Valenzuela, The Cause Church, led the Invocation.
2.D. Proclamation: Parks Make Life Better Month
Mayor Stewart presented Irene Rifilato, Chair, Parks, Recreation, and Human Services Commission; and Brea Community Services Staff, Senior Lifeguard Instructior Marco Joson, Day Camp Senior Leaders Chase Kittleson and Leia Sanchez, and Sports Senior Leader Nick Tosta with a Proclamation July as Parks Make Life Better Month in the City of Brea.
2.E. Commendation: Brea's Art in Public Places 50th Anniversary
Mayor Stewart presented Art in Public Places Advisory Committee Vice Chair Judy Randlett and Member Kris St. Clair and Cultural Arts Commission Chair Beverly Falco, Vice Chair Erika Bernal and Commissioner Linda Shay a Commendation in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Art in Public Places program.
2.F. Report - Prior Study Session
City Manager Griffith provided a report on the prior Study Session.
2.G. Community Announcements
Council Member Vargas invited the community to Concerts in the Park and noted that the will be held in City Hall Park on Wednesday nights until August 6th with music starting at 6:30 p.m.
Council Member Marick announced that the next featured family film is The Mighty Ducks and will be held on Friday, July 18th at 8:00 p.m. at City Hall Park.
Mayor Stewart announced that the Fall Brea Line Newsletter is now available on the City website.
Mayor Pro Tem Hupp encouraged the community to tune in to the latest Brea Talks podcast episode, Recycling: What Goes Where? which is now available.
Council Member Simonoff announced that Republic Services' drivers are scheduled to recover the debris that was missed last week as picketing has ceased. He also noted that are still anticipated delays and instructed residents to leave their bins out for pickup that may be carried out during the week.
2.H. Matters from the Audience
Alize Calvo spoke about the Big Beautiful Bill and spoke about potential negative impacts to the Brea Olinda Unified School District as a result of the Bill.
William Tai spoke about the Republic Services franchise agreement and encouraged the City to implement more rigorous enforcement mechanisms regarding trash collection disruptions.
2.I. Response to Public Inquiries
Public Works Director Ho responded to public inquiries.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
3.A. Update on E-Bike Marketing and Education
Police Lieutenant Harvey provided a presentation and spoke about the background of e-bike usage, the City's e-bike ordinance, and the collaborative education and marketing plan between the City and the Brea Olinda Unified School District. He outlined efforts in public education and marketing, including the "E-Bikes 101" video series, dedicated web pages, e-bike safety courses, e-bike safety tips "one sheet", and presentations to governing boards.
Council discussed e-bike training programs and education classes, permit process, disciplinary process, e-bike registration process, and e-bike inspection.
The City Council received and filed the report.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Vargas spoke about Item 4H, Emergency Ambulance Contract Amendment,
Fire Chief Mielke provided a brief explanation of surge protection services, number of surge requests per month, and the process for evaluating service needs.
The City Council further discussed mutual aid and the intent of surge protection and trends in service needs.
Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hupp to approve the City Council Consent Items 4A - 4J. Motion passed 5-0-0-0 (Ayes: Stewart, Hupp, Marick, Simonoff, Vargas).
4.A. June 17, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the June 17, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
4.B. Second Reading Public Possession of Alcoholic Beverages; Public Nudity; Civic and Cultural Center / Downtown Public Plaza Curfew Ordinance
The City Council waived full reading and adopted 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.
4.C. Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Property Tax Rate to Fund the City's Paramedic Program
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-053, establishing the tax rate on taxable property within the City of Brea for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 necessary to maintain a mobile intensive care program, known as paramedics, within the City of Brea and certifying this rate of taxation to the Orange County Auditor-Controller.
4.D. City of Brea Sewer System Management Plan Update 2025
The City Council approved the City of Brea 2025 Sewer System Management Plan Update.
4.E. Approve Amendment No. 1 with Trauma Intervention Programs
The City Council accepted an amendment to the current agreement with Trauma Intervention Programs, which allows for up to two additional one-year extensions, each with a fixed 3% annual increase; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment and any subsequent extensions.
4.F. Microsoft O365 Annual Licenses Renewal
The City Council authorized the Procurement & Contracts Administrator to issue a Purchase Order for renewing Microsoft O365 licenses in the amount of $108,280.39, through the Microsoft Government Pricing Enterprise Agreement (EA); and authorized the City Manager to approve future renewals until the end of the three year EA agreement, for the remaining cost of $216,560.78.
4.G. Acceptance of Associated Road High Pressure Waterline, CIP No. 7476
The City Council accepted the project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion; and 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.
4.H. Emergency Ambulance Contract Amendment
The City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Ambulance Services Agreement with Emergency Ambulance Services, Inc. to provide Surge Ambulance Services (Primary) with a not-to-exceed contract amount of $80,000.
4.I. Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended June 30, 2025
The City Council received and filed the Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended June 30, 2025.
4.J. June Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for June 13, 2025 , June 20, 2025, June 27, 2025, and July 3, 2025
The City Council received and filed the June Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for June 13, 2025 , June 20, 2025, June 27, 2025, and July 3, 2025.
5. CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff and seconded by Vice Chair Hupp to approve City/Successor Agency Consent Item 5A. Motion passed 5-0-0-0 (Ayes: Stewart, Hupp, Marick, Simonoff, Vargas).
5.A. Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended June 30, 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 June 30, 2025.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
6.A. City Manager
None.
6.B. City Attorney
None.
6.C. Council Requests
None.
7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
7.A. Council Announcements
None.
8. ADJOURNMENT
8.A. Meeting Adjournment
Mayor Stewart adjourned the General Session at 7:54 p.m.