City of Brea
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 7:00 PM
1. CLOSED SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - 5:30 P.M.
2. STUDY SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - 6:00 P.M.
3. GENERAL SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLAZA LEVEL - 7:00 P.M.
3.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
3.B. Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scout Troop 707
3.C. Invocation: Pastor Rick Crockett, Crosspointe Church
3.D. Proclamation: National Preparedness Month
3.E. Proclamation: Service Club Month
3.F. Report - Prior Study Session
3.G. Community Announcements
3.H. Matters from the Audience
3.I. Response to Public Inquiries
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4.A. 2025 Public Health Goals on Water Quality
4.B. Second Reading Brea Construction Code Tri-Annual Code Update
4.C. Second Reading 2025 Fire Code and Wildland Urban Interface Ordinance
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
5.A. 2025 Investment Advisory Committee (IAC) Annual Update and City Treasurer Presentation
5.B. Annual Report related to Police Department use of Military Equipment as required by Government Code § 7072
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.A. August 19, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
6.B. Annual Mills Act Compliance Report
6.C. Encroachment, Maintenance, and Restoration Agreement for Main Event at 245 W. Birch St.
6.D. Approval of Police Mobile Data Computers (MDC), Modems and Peripherals Replacements
6.E. Consideration and Approval of Easement Agreements with TPA VI, LLC for the Purchase of the City’s Lease Interests in Wireless Telecommunication Sites at 101 South Brea Boulevard and 400 North Kraemer Boulevard
6.F. Investment Policy Guidelines for the City of Brea's Employee Benefits Fund Pension Plan
6.G. Statement of Investment Policy for the City/Brea Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency
6.H. Investment Policy Guidelines for the City of Brea's Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund
6.I. Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended August 31, 2025
6.J. August Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for August 15, 2025 , August 22, 2025, August 29, 2025, and September 5, 2025
7. CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
7.A. Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended August 31, 2025
8. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.A. City Manager
8.B. City Attorney
8.C. Council Requests
9. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
9.A. Council Announcements
10. ADJOURNMENT
10.A. Meeting Adjournment
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1 Civic Center Circle, Brea,California 92821
Blair Stewart, Mayor Cecilia Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem
Christine Marick, Council Member Marty Simonoff, Council Member Steven Vargas, Council Member
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1. CLOSED SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - 5:30 P.M.
Call to Order/Roll Call
Public Comment
Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) - Anticipated Litigation. Initiation of Litigation: 2 potential cases.
2. STUDY SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - 6:00 P.M.
Call to Order/Roll Call
Public Comment
Clarify Regular Meeting Topics
Comprehensive User Fee Study Update
Policy Considerations for Short-Term Rental Properties
Consideration of Adding an Economic Development Chapter to Brea City Code
Council Member Reports/Requests
Study Session Adjournment
3. GENERAL SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLAZA LEVEL - 7:00 P.M.
Call to Order/Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scout Troop 707
Invocation: Pastor Rick Crockett, Crosspointe Church
Proclamation: National Preparedness Month
Proclamation: Service Club Month
Report - Prior Study Session
Community Announcements
Matters from the Audience
Response to Public Inquiries
4. PUBLIC HEARING
This portion of the meeting is for matters that legally require an opportunity for public input. Audience participation is encouraged and is limited to 5 minutes per speaker.
2025 Public Health Goals on Water Quality
— 1. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public input, and;
— 2. Accept and approve the 2025 Public Health Goals Report on Water Quality. There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
Second Reading Brea Construction Code Tri-Annual Code Update
— 1. Hold a public hearing to consider adoption of Ordinance No. 1264;
— 2. Adopt by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1264,"An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brea adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Administrative, Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Green Building Standards, Energy, Historical Building, and Existing Building Codes, the 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, and the 2024 Edition of the International Swimming Pool And Spa Code, together with appendices, amendments, deletions and penalties, amending Title 15 of the Brea City Code, and approving a CEQA Exemption Determination," adopting by reference and amending, Codes comprising the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, and related “model” codes (collectively “California Code(s)” sometimes herein), the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code; and
— 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-061, setting forth required findings for amendments to the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code and related “model” codes (collectively “California Code(s)” sometimes herein), and the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, based on local climatic, topographical, and/or geological conditions.
Second Reading 2025 Fire Code and Wildland Urban Interface Ordinance
— 1. Hold a public hearing to consider adoption of Ordinance No. 1265;
— 2. Adopt by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1265, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brea adopting by reference and Amending the 2025 California Wildland - Urban Interface Code and California Fire Code and Portions of the 2024 International Fire Code, as the City of Brea Fire Code, together with certain amendments, additions, deletions and exceptions, amending Title 16 (Fire Safety) of the Brea City Code, and Approving a CEQA Exemption Determination," adopting by reference and amending the 2025 California Fire Code (CFC) and 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code (CWUIC); and
— 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-062, setting forth required findings for amendments to the 2025 California Fire and Wildland Urban Interface Codes based on local climatic, topographical, and/or geological conditions.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
This agenda category is for City Council consideration of a wide variety of topics related to the City's operations. Public comments regarding items in this section should be presented during "Matters from the Audience."
2025 Investment Advisory Committee (IAC) Annual Update and City Treasurer Presentation
Annual Report related to Police Department use of Military Equipment as required by Government Code § 7072
— 1. Receive and file.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Council/Successor Agency approves all Consent Calendar matters with one motion unless Council/Agency or Staff requests further discussion of a particular item. Items of concern regarding Consent Calendar matters should be presented during “Matters from the Audience."
August 19, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
— 1. Approve.
Annual Mills Act Compliance Report
— 1. Receive and file the annual Mills Act compliance report. There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
Encroachment, Maintenance, and Restoration Agreement for Main Event at 245 W. Birch St.
— 1. Approve the Encroachment, Maintenance, and Restoration Agreement for Main Event at 245 W. Birch St.;
— 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Encroachment, Maintenance, and Restoration Agreement and any non-monetary contract amendments and ancillary documents required for implementation of the Encroachment, Maintenance, and Restoration Agreement; and
— 3. Authorize the City Clerk to record the Encroachment, Maintenance, and Restoration Agreement. There is no impact to the General Fund resulting from acceptance of this Agreement.
Approval of Police Mobile Data Computers (MDC), Modems and Peripherals Replacements
— 1. Authorize the City’s Procurement & Contracts Administrator to provide a Purchase Order for the purchase of Mobile Data Computers (MDCs), modems, and peripherals for the Police Department; and
— 2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Motorola Solutions for $522,924.75. Funding for these purchases has already been appropriated in the current fiscal year.
Consideration and Approval of Easement Agreements with TPA VI, LLC for the Purchase of the City’s Lease Interests in Wireless Telecommunication Sites at 101 South Brea Boulevard and 400 North Kraemer Boulevard
— 1. Find the below-mentioned Easement Agreements exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3);
— 2. Approve Easement Agreements and related closing documents with TPA VI, LLC (TowerPoint) for purchase of the City’s lease interests in wireless telecommunications sites located at 101 South Brea Boulevard and 400 North Kraemer Boulevard;
— 3. Adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-063 and 2025-064 approving execution of the Easement Agreements and authorizing the City Manager to execute such Easement Agreements and all related closing documents upon completion of TowerPoint's title search/commitments as described in Attachment I;
— 4. Authorize the City Manager to administratively make non-substantive revisions to the Easement Agreements and related closing documents as necessary or appropriate; and
— 5. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-27 City’s General Fund (110) Operating Budget to: a. Appropriate up to $1,785,000 in one-time revenue from the new Easement Agreements; and b. De-obligate up to $194,075 (for this budget cycle) in revenue due to the new Easement Agreements’ purchase of the City’s interests in the two existing wireless leases.
Investment Policy Guidelines for the City of Brea's Employee Benefits Fund Pension Plan
— 1. Review and approve the Investment Policy Guidelines for the City of Brea’s Employee Benefits Fund Pension Plan through Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).
Statement of Investment Policy for the City/Brea Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency
— 1. Review and approve the City of Brea/Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency Statement of Investment Policy.
Investment Policy Guidelines for the City of Brea's Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund
— 1. Review and approve the Investment Guidelines for the City's Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund through Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).
Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended August 31, 2025
— 1. Receive and file.
August Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for August 15, 2025 , August 22, 2025, August 29, 2025, and September 5, 2025
— 1. Receive and file.
7. CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended August 31, 2025
— 1. Receive and file.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager
City Attorney
Council Requests
9. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Announcements
10. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting Adjournment
Date Posted: September 11, 2025
City of Brea
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 7:00 PM
1. CLOSED SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - 5:30 P.M.
1.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
1.B. Public Comment
1.C. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) - Anticipated Litigation. Initiation of Litigation: 2 potential cases.
2. STUDY SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - 6:00 P.M.
2.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
2.B. Public Comment
2.C. Clarify Regular Meeting Topics
2.D. Comprehensive User Fee Study Update
2.E. Policy Considerations for Short-Term Rental Properties
2.F. Consideration of Adding an Economic Development Chapter to Brea City Code
2.G. Council Member Reports/Requests
2.H. Study Session Adjournment
3. GENERAL SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLAZA LEVEL - 7:00 P.M.
3.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
3.B. Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scout Troop 707
3.C. Invocation: Pastor Rick Crockett, Crosspointe Church
3.D. Proclamation: National Preparedness Month
3.E. Proclamation: Service Club Month
3.F. Report - Prior Study Session
3.G. Community Announcements
3.H. Matters from the Audience
3.I. Response to Public Inquiries
4. PUBLIC HEARING
This portion of the meeting is for matters that legally require an opportunity for public input. Audience participation is encouraged and is limited to 5 minutes per speaker.
4.A. 2025 Public Health Goals on Water Quality
4.B. Second Reading Brea Construction Code Tri-Annual Code Update
4.C. Second Reading 2025 Fire Code and Wildland Urban Interface Ordinance
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
This agenda category is for City Council consideration of a wide variety of topics related to the City's operations. Public comments regarding items in this section should be presented during "Matters from the Audience."
5.A. 2025 Investment Advisory Committee (IAC) Annual Update and City Treasurer Presentation
5.B. Annual Report related to Police Department use of Military Equipment as required by Government Code § 7072
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Council/Successor Agency approves all Consent Calendar matters with one motion unless Council/Agency or Staff requests further discussion of a particular item. Items of concern regarding Consent Calendar matters should be presented during “Matters from the Audience."
6.A. August 19, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
6.B. Annual Mills Act Compliance Report
6.C. Encroachment, Maintenance, and Restoration Agreement for Main Event at 245 W. Birch St.
6.D. Approval of Police Mobile Data Computers (MDC), Modems and Peripherals Replacements
6.E. Consideration and Approval of Easement Agreements with TPA VI, LLC for the Purchase of the City’s Lease Interests in Wireless Telecommunication Sites at 101 South Brea Boulevard and 400 North Kraemer Boulevard
6.F. Investment Policy Guidelines for the City of Brea's Employee Benefits Fund Pension Plan
6.G. Statement of Investment Policy for the City/Brea Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency
6.H. Investment Policy Guidelines for the City of Brea's Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund
6.I. Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended August 31, 2025
6.J. August Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for August 15, 2025 , August 22, 2025, August 29, 2025, and September 5, 2025
7. CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
7.A. Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended August 31, 2025
8. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.A. City Manager
8.B. City Attorney
8.C. Council Requests
9. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
9.A. Council Announcements
10. ADJOURNMENT
10.A. Meeting Adjournment