City of Brea
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 7:00 PM
1. GENERAL SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLAZA LEVEL - 7:00 P.M.
1.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance: Girl Scout Troop 2115
1.C. Invocation
1.D. Proclamation: National Public Works Week
1.E. Community Announcements
1.F. Community Development/Public Works Update
1.G. Matters from the Audience
1.H. Response to Public Inquiries
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
2.A. May 5, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
2.B. Acceptance of Final Tract Map No. 19315 for Condominium Purposes, Subdivision Monument Bond, and Public Improvements for the site located at 685 South Brea Boulevard
2.C. Settlement Agreement and Franchise Agreement Amendment with Republic Services (Brea Disposal)
2.D. Approval of Amended and Restated NPDES Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement
2.E. Code of Ethics, Conduct and Policies for Elected and Appointed Officials
2.F. Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended April 30, 2026
2.G. April Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for May 1 and 8, 2026
3. CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
3.A. Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended April 30, 2026
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.A. Public Hearing to Approve the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
4.B. Public Hearing to Approve the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
5.A. Continued Review of the Business License Modernization Effort
6. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
6.A. City Manager
6.B. City Attorney
6.C. Council Requests
7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
7.A. Council Announcements
8. ADJOURNMENT
8.A. Meeting Adjournment
9. CLOSED SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - TIME 7:30 P.M.
Tuesday, May 19, 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
This agenda contains a brief general description of each item Council will consider. The City Clerk has on file copies of written documentation relating to each item of business on this Agenda available for public inspection. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 990-7756 or view the Agenda and related materials on the City’s website at www.cityofbrea.gov. Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA during normal business hours. Such documents may also be available on the City’s website subject to staff’s ability to post documents before the meeting.
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1. GENERAL SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLAZA LEVEL - 7:00 P.M.
Call to Order/Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance: Girl Scout Troop 2115
Invocation
Proclamation: National Public Works Week
Community Announcements
Community Development/Public Works Update
Matters from the Audience
Response to Public Inquiries
2. 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."
May 5, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
— 1. Approve.
Acceptance of Final Tract Map No. 19315 for Condominium Purposes, Subdivision Monument Bond, and Public Improvements for the site located at 685 South Brea Boulevard
— 1. Accept Final Tract Map No. 19315 for Condominium Purposes;
— 2. Accept Subdivision Monument Bond and authorize City Clerk to release the Subdivision Monument Bond upon further notification from the Public Works Department; and
— 3. Accept Public Improvements associated with the site located at 685 S. Brea Boulevard. There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
Settlement Agreement and Franchise Agreement Amendment with Republic Services (Brea Disposal)
— 1. Approve a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release (Settlement Agreement) with Republic Waste Services of Southern California (Brea Disposal) and Republic Services, Inc. (Republic Services);
— 2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Second Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement with Brea Disposal; and
— 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the documents.
Approval of Amended and Restated NPDES Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement
— 1. Approve the Amended and Restated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement ("Agreement") between the County of Orange, Orange County Flood Control District ("District"), and participating Orange County cities (collectively called "Permittees)"; and
— 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the terms of the Agreement.
Code of Ethics, Conduct and Policies for Elected and Appointed Officials
— 1. Adopt the Code of Ethics, Conduct and Policies for Elected and Appointed Officials.
Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended April 30, 2026
— 1. Receive and file.
April Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for May 1 and 8, 2026
— 1. Receive and file.
3. CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended April 30, 2026
— 1. Receive and file.
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.
Public Hearing to Approve the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
— 1. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive Public Input;
— 2. Approve the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan; and
— 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-28, adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan. There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
Public Hearing to Approve the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
— 1. Conduct a Public Hearing to Receive Public Input;
— 2. Approve the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan; and
— 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-29 adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
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."
Continued Review of the Business License Modernization Effort
— 1. Proceed with preparations for placing the business license modernization measure on the November 2026 ballot.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager
City Attorney
Council Requests
7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Announcements
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting Adjournment
9. CLOSED SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - TIME 7:30 P.M.
Call to Order/Roll Call
Public Comment
Conference with City's Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Regarding the Brea Management Association (BMA), Brea City Employees' Association (BCEA), Administrative and Professional Employees' Association (APEA), Brea Police Management Association (BPMA), Brea Fire Association (BFA) and the Brea Fire Management Association (BFMA) - Kristin Griffith, Negotiator, Laura Drottz Kalty, LCW Attorney and Alexander Volberding, LCW Attorney
Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: Railroad Corridor Between Palm Street and Berry Channel. City of Brea Negotiators: Public Works Director Michael Ho and Interim Community Services Director Sean Matlock. Negotiating Party: Union Pacific Railroad Company. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) - Anticipated Litigation. Initiation of Litigation: 1 potential case.
Date Posted: May 14, 2026
City of Brea
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 7:00 PM
1. GENERAL SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLAZA LEVEL - 7:00 P.M.
1.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance: Girl Scout Troop 2115
1.C. Invocation
1.D. Proclamation: National Public Works Week
1.E. Community Announcements
1.F. Community Development/Public Works Update
1.G. Matters from the Audience
1.H. Response to Public Inquiries
2. 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."
2.A. May 5, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
2.B. Acceptance of Final Tract Map No. 19315 for Condominium Purposes, Subdivision Monument Bond, and Public Improvements for the site located at 685 South Brea Boulevard
2.C. Settlement Agreement and Franchise Agreement Amendment with Republic Services (Brea Disposal)
2.D. Approval of Amended and Restated NPDES Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement
2.E. Code of Ethics, Conduct and Policies for Elected and Appointed Officials
2.F. Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended April 30, 2026
2.G. April Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for May 1 and 8, 2026
3. CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
3.A. Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended April 30, 2026
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. Public Hearing to Approve the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
4.B. Public Hearing to Approve the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
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. Continued Review of the Business License Modernization Effort
6. ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
6.A. City Manager
6.B. City Attorney
6.C. Council Requests
7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
7.A. Council Announcements
8. ADJOURNMENT
8.A. Meeting Adjournment
9. CLOSED SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR - TIME 7:30 P.M.
9.A. Call to Order/Roll Call
9.B. Public Comment
9.C. Conference with City's Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Regarding the Brea Management Association (BMA), Brea City Employees' Association (BCEA), Administrative and Professional Employees' Association (APEA), Brea Police Management Association (BPMA), Brea Fire Association (BFA) and the Brea Fire Management Association (BFMA) - Kristin Griffith, Negotiator, Laura Drottz Kalty, LCW Attorney and Alexander Volberding, LCW Attorney
9.D. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: Railroad Corridor Between Palm Street and Berry Channel. City of Brea Negotiators: Public Works Director Michael Ho and Interim Community Services Director Sean Matlock. Negotiating Party: Union Pacific Railroad Company. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
9.E. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) - Anticipated Litigation. Initiation of Litigation: 1 potential case.