City of Brea
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 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: Brea Girl Scout Troop 8108
3.C. Invocation: Pastor Rick Darden, Friends Community Church
3.D. Proclamation: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
3.E. Presentation: Visiting Student Delegation from Brea Sister City - Anseong Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
3.F. Report - Prior Study Session
3.G. Community Announcements
3.H. Matters from the Audience
3.I. Response to Public Inquiries
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.A. Approval of the Applications for Participation in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Years 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29 for Housing Rehabilitation and Public Facilities and Improvements
4.B. Public Hearing for the Establishment of the Short-Term Rental Pilot Program Fees
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
5.A. City of Brea Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Related Audit Reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.A. December 16, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
6.B. Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Prepare and File Reports Relating to Annual Maintenance Assessment in Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts 1 through 7
6.C. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1271, an Ordinance of the City of Brea Extending the Term of a Pipeline Franchise Granted to Cardinal Pipeline, L.P., Repealing Ordinance No. 1268, and Approve a CEQA Exemption Determination
6.D. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1270, an Ordinance Establishing Standards and Procedures for a Pilot Short-Term Rental Program, Adding Chapter 5.32 "Short-Term Rentals" to the Brea City Code, and Approving a CEQA Exemption Determination
6.E. Resolution of Intent to Conduct a Public Hearing to Grant Crimson California Pipeline, L.P., a Franchise to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipelines in the City
6.F. 2026 Legislative Platform
6.G. Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended December 31, 2025
6.H. December Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for December 12, 19, and 26, 2025 and January 9, 2026
7. CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
7.A. Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended December 31, 2025
7.B. Successor Agency Disbursement Register for January 9, 2026
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, January 20, 2026, 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1 Civic Center Circle, Brea,California 92821
Cecilia Hupp, Mayor Marty Simonoff, Mayor Pro Tem
Christine Marick, Council Member Blair Stewart, 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 City's Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Regarding the Brea Management Association (Non -Safety); Brea City Employees' Association (BCEA); Administrative and Professional Employees' Association (APEA); Brea Fire Association (BFA); Brea Fire Management Association (BFMA); Brea Police Association (BPA); and the Brea Police Management Association (BPMA); Executive and Part-Time Employees - Kristin Griffith, Negotiator.
Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) - Anticipated Litigation. Initiation of Litigation: 3 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
Mayor Appointments
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Delegate and Alternate for the Regional Conference and General Assembly, scheduled for May 7-8, 2026
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: Brea Girl Scout Troop 8108
Invocation: Pastor Rick Darden, Friends Community Church
Proclamation: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Presentation: Visiting Student Delegation from Brea Sister City - Anseong Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Report - Prior Study Session
Community Announcements
Matters from the Audience
Response to Public Inquiries
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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.
Approval of the Applications for Participation in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Years 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29 for Housing Rehabilitation and Public Facilities and Improvements
— 1. Open and conduct a public hearing;
— 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01 approving Fiscal Years 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29 applications to the County of Orange for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Housing Rehabilitation;
— 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-02 approving Fiscal Years 2026-27 application to the County of Orange for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Public Facilities & Improvements;
— 4. If awarded, authorize the City Manager, on behalf of the City Council, to execute forthcoming grant agreements with the County of Orange; and
— 5. If awarded, amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget for Fund 290 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of the approved project(s).
Public Hearing for the Establishment of the Short-Term Rental Pilot Program Fees
— 1. Open and conduct a public hearing;
— 2. Approve a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption Determination; and
— 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-03 to establish a short-term rental application license fee. Revenues generated from the short-term rental license fees are deposited into the General Fund (110) and are intended to offset the City’s costs associated with administering and enforcing the short-term rental program.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
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."
City of Brea Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Related Audit Reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
— 1. Receive and file the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the related audit reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
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."
December 16, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
— 1. Approve.
Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Prepare and File Reports Relating to Annual Maintenance Assessment in Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts 1 through 7
— 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-04 - 2026-10 authorizing the Director of Public Works to prepare the Annual Maintenance Assessment Report for each Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District to present at the City Council meeting on April 21, 2026. There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1271, an Ordinance of the City of Brea Extending the Term of a Pipeline Franchise Granted to Cardinal Pipeline, L.P., Repealing Ordinance No. 1268, and Approve a CEQA Exemption Determination
— 1. Waive full reading and adopt 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 approve a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption determination;
— 2. Appropriate any revenues received as part of this franchise in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget; and
— 3. Authorize the City Clerk to accept a new faithful performance bond upon final adoption of the Ordinance.
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1270, an Ordinance Establishing Standards and Procedures for a Pilot Short-Term Rental Program, Adding Chapter 5.32 "Short-Term Rentals" to the Brea City Code, and Approving a CEQA Exemption Determination
— 1. Find Ordinance No. 1270 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
— 2. Waive full reading of and adopt Ordinance No. 1270 titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brea Establishing Standards and Procedures for a Pilot Short-Term Rental Program, Adding Chapter 5.32 Regarding Short-Term Rentals to the Brea City Code, and Approving a CEQA Exemption Determination"
Resolution of Intent to Conduct a Public Hearing to Grant Crimson California Pipeline, L.P., a Franchise to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipelines in the City
— 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-11 noticing a Public Hearing for February 17, 2026, to consider granting Crimson California Pipeline, L.P., a franchise to operate and maintain existing pipelines in the City. There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
2026 Legislative Platform
— 1. Adopt the 2026 City of Brea Legislative Platform to coincide with the current legislative session. There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the 2026 Brea Legislative Platform.
Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended December 31, 2025
— 1. Receive and file.
December Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for December 12, 19, and 26, 2025 and January 9, 2026
— 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 December 31, 2025
— 1. Receive and file.
Successor Agency Disbursement Register for January 9, 2026
— 1. Receive and file.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager
City Attorney
Council Requests
9. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Announcements
10. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting Adjournment
Date Posted: January 15, 2026
City of Brea
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 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 City's Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Regarding the Brea Management Association (Non -Safety); Brea City Employees' Association (BCEA); Administrative and Professional Employees' Association (APEA); Brea Fire Association (BFA); Brea Fire Management Association (BFMA); Brea Police Association (BPA); and the Brea Police Management Association (BPMA); Executive and Part-Time Employees - Kristin Griffith, Negotiator.
1.D. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) - Anticipated Litigation. Initiation of Litigation: 3 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. Mayor Appointments
2.E. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Delegate and Alternate for the Regional Conference and General Assembly, scheduled for May 7-8, 2026
2.F. Council Member Reports/Requests
2.G. 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: Brea Girl Scout Troop 8108
3.C. Invocation: Pastor Rick Darden, Friends Community Church
3.D. Proclamation: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
3.E. Presentation: Visiting Student Delegation from Brea Sister City - Anseong Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
3.F. Report - Prior Study Session
3.G. Community Announcements
3.H. Matters from the Audience
3.I. Response to Public Inquiries
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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. Approval of the Applications for Participation in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Years 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29 for Housing Rehabilitation and Public Facilities and Improvements
4.B. Public Hearing for the Establishment of the Short-Term Rental Pilot Program Fees
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
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. City of Brea Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Related Audit Reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
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. December 16, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
6.B. Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Prepare and File Reports Relating to Annual Maintenance Assessment in Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts 1 through 7
6.C. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1271, an Ordinance of the City of Brea Extending the Term of a Pipeline Franchise Granted to Cardinal Pipeline, L.P., Repealing Ordinance No. 1268, and Approve a CEQA Exemption Determination
6.D. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1270, an Ordinance Establishing Standards and Procedures for a Pilot Short-Term Rental Program, Adding Chapter 5.32 "Short-Term Rentals" to the Brea City Code, and Approving a CEQA Exemption Determination
6.E. Resolution of Intent to Conduct a Public Hearing to Grant Crimson California Pipeline, L.P., a Franchise to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipelines in the City
6.F. 2026 Legislative Platform
6.G. Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended December 31, 2025
6.H. December Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for December 12, 19, and 26, 2025 and January 9, 2026
7. CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
7.A. Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended December 31, 2025
7.B. Successor Agency Disbursement Register for January 9, 2026
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