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BREA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
BREA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING

MINUTES
October 3, 2017
             
GENERAL SESSION
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Plaza Level

CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem Parker called the General Session to order at 7:02 p.m., all members were present except for Mayor Hupp.
Present: Parker, Marick, Simonoff, Vargas
Absent: Hupp
             
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Brea Boy Scout Troop 801 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
             
2. Invocation
Pastor Kirk Randolph, Southlands Brea, led the invocation.
             
3. Community Announcements
Council Member Marick announced that Fall is the perfect time to Experience Brea Art. Leading off the new Curtis Theatre season is Charles Phoenix’s Retro Disneyland Slide Show on October 14 and 15, followed by Tales from the Canyon, The Olinda Story (a Centennial Legacy project) on the weekends from November 3-12. There’s still time to register for Brea Youth Theatre/Stagelight Productions’ Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on stage in January. Visit CurtisTheatre.com for more information. She also announced that the 49th annual Watercolor West Exhibition is opening at the Brea Gallery, October 14 and running until December 17. Don’t miss this juried collection of watercolor masters from across the globe. For more information, visit BreaGallery.com.

Council Member Simonoff announced that Brea’s Senior Center hosts their annual Health Fair and Flu Clinic on October 13 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Get event details at BreaSeniorCenter.com. He also announced that The Brea Resource Center will host a Halloween Costume Exchange on Saturday, October 14, from 9 until 11 a.m. Donate gently used costumes through October 12. Then, come back on Saturday and pick out something different for this year! Call 714-990-7150 for information. Lastly, he announced that there is still time to purchase tickets for the Brea Centennial Gala on October 21. Dress up, dine, be entertained and celebrate Brea’s history. For more information, please visit CityofBrea.net.

Council Member Vargas announced that residents should mark their calendars for Saturday, November 11 and help Brea recognize veterans, as well as honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The annual Veteran’s Day ceremony starts at 10:00 a.m. at the Brea War Memorial in front of the Brea Civic & Cultural Center.
             
4. Matters from the Audience
Bill Hall thanked Council and city staff who attended the State of the Schools Breakfast, discussed the Orange County Strategic Plan for Aging, and asked if the City of Brea will be participating.

Sean Thomas conveyed support for federal assistance to Puerto Rico.

Leo Garcia, Birch Hills Golf Course Food and Beverage Manager, and resident Daniel Henderson discussed the Birch Hills Golf Course Tournament and other activities to provide relief for those affected by the recent hurricanes.
             
5. Response to Public Inquiries - Mayor / City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem Parker and City Manager Gallardo responded to public inquiries.
             
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.
             
6. Transferring and Granting a Pipeline Franchise to Matrix Investments, L.P.
City Engineer Kooyman provided a background of the pipeline franchise.

Mayor Pro Tem Parker opened the public hearing.

Hearing no testimony, Mayor Pro Tem Parker closed the public hearing.


In response to Council Member Vargas' questions, City Engineer Kooyman noted that the City does not have a gas and oil expert on staff, however, the Fire Marshall could be consulted for safety concerns of the pipelines.
  Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff, seconded by Council Member Marick to Introduce Ordinance 1195 by Title Only, and Waive Further Reading.
 
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Simonoff, Council Member Vargas
Other: Mayor Hupp (ABSENT)
Passed
             
7. Transferring and Granting a Pipeline Franchise to Torrance Pipeline Company, LLC
City Engineer Kooyman provided a background of the pipeline franchise.

Mayor Pro Tem Parker opened the public hearing.

Hearing no testimony, Mayor Pro Tem Parker closed the public hearing.
  Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff, seconded by Council Member Vargas to Introduce Ordinance 1196 by Title Only, and Waive Further Reading.
 
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Simonoff, Council Member Vargas
Other: Mayor Hupp (ABSENT)
Passed
             
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."
             
8. Ordinance Adding Chapter 14.06 of the City of Brea Municipal Code by Setting Forth an Expedited, Streamlined Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations as Required by AB 1236
  Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff, seconded by Council Member Vargas to Adopt Ordinance 1194 for Second Reading and Waive Further Reading.
 
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Simonoff, Council Member Vargas
Other: Mayor Hupp (ABSENT)
Passed
             
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."

CITY COUNCIL - CONSENT
             
9. September 6, 2017 Joint City Council and Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes
The City Council Approved the September 6, 2017 Joint City Council and Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes.
             
10. September 19, 2017  City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The City Council Approved the September 19, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
             
11. The Road Repair and Accountability Act (RRAA) of 2017, Local Streets and Roads Funding Annual Reporting Guidelines - The City Council: 1) Approved the City Manager or his Designee to Submit a Project List to the California Transportation Commission for the New SB1 Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account Funds; and 2) Approved Resolution 2017-064 Amending the Capital Improvement Program Budget for the Cliffwood Industrial Park Pavement Rehabilitation Project 7317.
             
12.
Amendment to Agreement with Minako Construction for Removal and Replacement of Sidewalks, Curbs, and Gutters
The City Council Approved the Amendment with Minako America Corporation dba Minco Construction.
             
13. Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement between the City of Brea and Caltrans for the Highway 57/Lambert Road Interchange Project, Project 7251
The City Council Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Agreement Between the City of Brea and Caltrans and Authorized the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1. This Action Modifies the Current Agreement with Caltrans Reflecting That the City is the Lead Agency on the Acquisition of Property for this Project and Not Caltrans as Identified in the Current Agreement.
             
14. Environmental and Pre-Acquisition Work for the Western Extension to The Tracks at Brea Trail
The City Council Approved the Professional Services Agreement with JMD Planning and Engineering and Additional Appropriations to Provide Engineering and Environmental Documents for the Potential Western Extension of The Tracks at Brea Trail.
             
15. Treasurer's Report for the City of Brea for Period Ending August 31, 2017
Received and Filed.
             
16. September 22 and 29, 2017 City Check Registers
The City Council Approved the September 22 and 29, 2017 City Check Registers.
  Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff, seconded by Council Member Vargas to Approve Consent Calendar Items 9-16.
 
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Simonoff, Council Member Vargas
Other: Mayor Hupp (ABSENT)
Passed
             
CITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY - ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
             
17. Approve the Official Statement Relating to the Issuance and Sale of Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds to Refinance Outstanding 2003 and 2011 Bonds of the Former Brea Redevelopment Agency Relating to Project Area AB, and Approving Related Matters and Official Actions
Financial Services Manager Squire provided a background; noted that property tax revenues have increased but may change during the selling of the bonds; clarified that the City of Brea has no liability for the payment of the 2017 refunding bonds; explained that the issuance of the bonds provide the last step before the Successor Agency files the Last and Final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule subject to approval by the California Department of Finance; and indicated that these refunding bonds will provide access to about $5.2 million in bond proceeds which have been pledged toward the funding of the downtown parking structure.

Council Member Simonoff conveyed his satisfaction with the increase in funds to the City's General Fund.
  Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff, seconded by Council Member Vargas to Adopt Resolution SA 2017-11.
 
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Simonoff, Council Member Vargas
Other: Mayor Hupp (ABSENT)
Passed
             
CITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
             
18. Treasurer's Report for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ending August 31, 2017
Received and Filed.
  Motion was made by Council Member Vargas, seconded by Council Member Simonoff to Approve City/SA Consent Item 18.
 
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Simonoff, Council Member Vargas
Other: Mayor Hupp (ABSENT)
Passed
             
ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
             
19. City Manager
None.
             
20. City Attorney
None.
             
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Vargas announced that he will be participating in the Birch Hills Golf Course fundraisers to support those affected by the hurricanes.
             
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Parker adjourned the General Session at 7:36 p.m., in memory of those who passed away and were injured in Las Vegas on Sunday, October 1, 2017.
Respectfully submitted, The foregoing minutes are hereby
approved this 17th day of October 2017.




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Lillian Harris-Neal, City Clerk




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Glenn Parker, Mayor Pro Tem

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