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Mayor Hupp adjourned the Closed Session at 6:14 p.m.

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Community Development Manager Furio provided a presentation and spoke about the item's background, types of parking permits, on-site parking, parking exemptions, and qualifications. She reviewed the proposed manual updates and staff recommendations. 

Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew responded to questions regarding parking permit qualifications and community outreach. 

City Council discussed the proposed permit types and appeal process.

City Clerk Popescu reported that there is an unscheduled vacancy on the Cultural Arts Commission due to the resignation of Cultural Arts Commissioner Beverly Falco. She provided the recruitment timeline and application process. 

Council agreed to designate Council Member Stewart and Mayor Hupp to the Interview Committee.

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Mayor Hupp adjourned the Study Session at 6:30 p.m.

Boy Scout Troop 707 led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Pastor Dave Tebay, Calvary Community Church, led the Invocation.

Mayor Hupp presented outgoing Cultural Arts Commissioner Beverly Falco a Commendation recognizing her service and contribution to the community.

City Manager Griffith provided a report on the prior Study Session. 

Council Member Marick announced that there will be no proactive enforcement of street sweeping or overnight parking violations from December 20, 2025 through January 4, 2026 to help accommodate additional visitors over the holidays. 

Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff announced that due to the holidays, there will be no trash collection on Thursday, December 25 and Thursday, January 1. He indicated that services will be delayed by one day the remainder of those weeks. He also announced there will be no street sweeping December 24, 2025 through January 4, 2026. Finally, he stated that real holiday trees will be collected curbside December 26, 2025 through January 16, 2026 and for additional information on tree disposals, residents can contact Republic Services at (714) 238-2444 or visit republicservices.com.

Ted Gribble, Orange County Model Engineers, spoke about the non-profit organization, Orange County Model Engineers, announced free public train rides; and invited residents to attend their Christmas event.

Bev Perry spoke in support of Economic Development Agreement with Dwight Manley. 

Keith Fullington spoke about digital name plates displayed on the dais, street improvements on Birch Street, requested additional music events in the Downtown area, and expressed concerns with traffic on Lambert Road. 

Doug Green, North Hills Church, presented the City with food fundraiser proceeds raised during the Concerts in the Park series and spoke positively about the relationship between the Brea Ministerial Association and City of Brea. 

Brent Ferraco spoke about recent interactions with Brea Police Department and requested body camera footage.

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Management Analyst Magaña provided a presentation on the item and discussed the items history. She reviewed the proposed Ordinance, license distribution, fiscal impact and noticing and CEQA requirements, and recommendations. 

Mayor Hupp opened the Public Hearing. 

Dylan Cardiff spoke in support of the item and the need for flexible housing within the City. 

Glen Vodhandle expressed concerns regarding the application process and fees. 

Matt spoke in opposition to the item and expressed concerns about the potential increase in trash, noise and traffic complaints. 

Seeing no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Hupp closed the Public Hearing. 

In response to Council questions, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew and Management Analyst Magaña provided clarification regarding current enforcement process for illegal short term properties, parking requirements, organics composting violations, proposed application fees, recommended term for the pilot program, and non-compliance enforcement. 

Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff and seconded by Council Member Vargas to waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1270 titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brea Establishing Standards and Regulations for a Pilot Short-Term Rentals' to the Brea City Code, and Approving a CEAQ Exemption Determination"; and approve a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Exemption Determination; and schedule adoption of the aforementioned Ordinance at the next regular City Council meeting. Motion passed 4-0-1-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Simonoff, Marick, Vargas. Absent: Stewart).

Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew introduced the item and discussed community population, redevelopment, operational goals, efforts to promote economic development, business attraction, and stated that the proposed agreement is not a planning application. 

Community Development Manager Furio provided a presentation and background information on the Economic Development Agreement. She reviewed the financial forecast, public benefits, next steps, and staff recommendations. 

Dwight Manley, applicant, spoke about the redevelopment of Downtown Brea throughout the years and provided background information on the project. 

Mayor Hupp opened the Public Hearing.

City Clerk Popescu stated the City received written public comments as well as three (3) phone calls expressing opposition to the item.

Mark Strom, Gary Eychaner, Ray Gayk, David Cain, Kevin Wilson, Alan Tsuyuki, David Wright, Robert Carroll, Mary Martinez, Linda Kriener spoke in opposition to the item citing noise, traffic, and quality of life concerns. 

Glen Vodhanel and Mr. Walker spoke in support for the agreement citing increase to sales tax revenue. 

Dwight Manley, applicant, responded to public comments regarding economics, sales tax, and community impact. 

City Attorney Boga provided procedural guidance. 

Mayor Hupp closed the public hearing.

Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebrew provided clarification regarding the project planning application process and review. He also answered questions by Council regarding project alternatives, zoning requirements, property privilege, specific site plan requirements, independent analyst, and sales tax revenue.

Council asked questions of the applicant regarding independent analyst and potential Costco agreement. 

Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Killebew and Community Development Manager Furio answered questions regarding public noticing, traffic impacts, sales tax revenue, return on investment, economic impact, and community benefits. 

Council discussed discount cash flow, sales tax revenue, and Development Agreement benefits. 

A motion was made by Council Member Vargas and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff to adopt an Economic Development Agreement between the City of Brea and Dwight Manley, as Trustee of the DVQ Revocable Trust, for Costco Wholesale Corporation; and authorize the City Manager to make non-substantive edits. Motion Passed 3-1-1-0 (Ayes: Hupp, Simonoff, Vargas; Noes: Marick; Absent: Stewart).

The City Council approved the December 2, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as written.

The City Council waived the full reading of and introduced Ordinance No. 1271, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brea extending the term of a pipeline franchise granted to Cardinal Pipeline, L.P. and repealing Ordinance No. 1268," by title only, and approved a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption determination; and appropriated any revenues received as part of this franchise in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget; and authorized the City Clerk to accept a new faithful performance bond upon final adoption of the Ordinance. 

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-069 concerning the Orange County Transportation Authority Annual Measure M2 Expenditure Report.

The City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with LG2WB Engineers, Inc. dba Linscott, Law, & Greenspan, Engineers in the annual amount not to exceed $150,000 per year for a period of two (2) years, with three (3) optional one (1) year extensions; and authorized the City Manager to approve and execute extension(s). 

The City Council approved Amendment No. 2 with Geocon West, Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $100,000 resulting in a total contract amount not-to-exceed $518,000 for as-needed materials testing, soils inspection and special inspections; and approved Amendment No. 1 with Shucri Yaghi Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $92,300 resulting in a total contract amount not-to-exceed $140,300 for as-needed structural engineering services; and approved Amendment No. 3 with BKF Engineers in the amount not-to-exceed $30,000 resulting in a total contract amount not-to-exceed $104,100 for as-needed civil engineering services; and approved Amendment No. 1 with Telacu Construction Management in the amount not-to-exceed $80,000 resulting in a total contract amount not-to-exceed $889,479 for as-needed construction management services. 

The City Council approved the Site Transfer Agreement of Activated Snorkel Station Heli-Hydrant Land with Sycamore Development Brea 265 LLC; and authorized the Mayor to execute the Site Transfer Agreement upon completion of the legal description of the property; and authorized the City Manager to execute any non-monetary amendments and ancillary documents subsequently required for implementation of the Site Transfer Agreement. 

The City Council accepted final Parcel Map No. 2019-118; and accepted the Subdivision Monument Bond for the setting of final monuments; and authorized the City Clerk to release a Subdivision Monument Bond upon further notification from the Public Works Department. 

The City Council awarded a contact to Superior Pavement Markings, LLC for as-needed traffic striping and pavement markings in the amount not to exceed $60,000 per year, for a period of three (3) base years; and authorized the City Manager to approve up to four (4) additional one (1) year extensions. 

The City Council awarded a contact to Doug Martin Contracting Company, Inc. for as-needed Citywide Slurry Seal Program in the amount not to exceed $200,00 per year, for a period of three (3) base years; and authorized the City Manager to approve up to four (4) additional one (1) year extensions. 

The City Council awarded a contract to Urban Graffiti Enterprises, Inc. for graffiti removal services in the amount of $41,400 per year, for a period of three (3) base years; and authorized the City Manager to approve up to four (4) additional one (1) year extensions.  

The City Council approved a fifth amendment to the agreement for Tree Maintenance Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for an additional five (5) years; and authorized the City Manager to approve up to five (5) one (1) year extensions.

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-070, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brea enacting revised provisions relating to wage and benefits continuation for City employees who are members of the Military Reserve called to active duty and repealing Resolution No. 90-159. 

The City Council received and filed the monthly Report of Investments for the period ended November 30, 2025.

The City Council received and filed the November Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for November 28 and December 5, 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 November 30, 2025.

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