Agenda

CLOSED SESSION

6:00 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Hupp called the Closed Session meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., all members were present except for Mayor Pro Tem Parker.

Present:	Hupp, Marick, Simonoff, Vargas
Absent:	Parker

1.

Mayor Pro Tem Parker arrived at 6:26 p.m.

Public Comment
None.

Closed Session may convene to consider matters of purchase / sale of real property (G. C. §54956.8), pending litigation [G.C.§54956.9(d)(1)], potential litigation [G.C. §54956.9(d)(2)(3) or (4)], liability claims (G. C. §54961) or personnel items (G.C.§54957.6). Records not available for public inspection.

2.

Conference with City's Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section §54957.6 Regarding the Brea Police Management Association (BPMA) - Mario E. Maldonado, Negotiator

3.

Conference with City's Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section §54957.6 and the Brea City Employees' Association (BCEA) - Mario E. Maldonado Negotiator

STUDY SESSION

6:30 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Hupp called the Study Session to order at 6:32 p.m., all members were present.

4.

Public Comment
None.

5.

Clarify Regular Meeting Topics
None.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

6.

Code of Ethics for Employees of the City of Brea
City Manager Gallardo reported the following: City Attorneys Markman and Boga drafted a new "Code of Ethics Policy"; the City Attorney and City Council will be listed as contacts if staff has issues to report; and once the new policy is approved, it will be submitted to all employees and added to the website. He also discussed a "meet and confer" element with employee associations to implement disciplinary actions.

In response to Council questions, City Manager Gallardo and City Attorney Markman stated that they will add whistle blower information at the footer of each page, explained why it is necessary to "meet and confer" with employee associations, noted that some of the provisions were changed to comply with State law, confirmed that a receipt confirmation will be required from all employees that they read and received the new "Code of Ethics Policy", and suggested that the employee associations distribute the new policy to employees.

REPORTS

7.

Council Member Report
Mayor Pro Tem Parker urged Council Members to provide a brief report about information from their outside Council assignments at the Study Session.

Mayor Hupp adjourned the Study Session meeting at 6:42 p.m.

GENERAL SESSION
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Plaza Level

CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Hupp called the General Session to order at 7:02 p.m., all members were present.

8.

Pledge of Allegiance
Brownie Troop 3633 led the Pledge of Allegiance.

9.

Invocation
Assistant Pastor Dale Martinez, Celebration Worship Center, delivered the invocation.

10.

Presentation
Captain Jeff Goeggel, Civil Air Patrol. presented a PowerPoint that included the history, organizational structure, maps, regions, presence, missions, resources, platforms, cost-effective multiplier, training, disaster relief, cadet programs and community service to show how they serve the community.

11.

Report - Prior Study Session
City Manager Gallardo provided the prior study session report.

12.

Community Announcements
Council Member Vargas announced that the Brea City Council celebrates the 100th year of Brea’s incorporation with a special City Council Meeting and free birthday celebration at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center. He stated that the spectacular new Brea Art Gallery exhibit opened with a red carpet reception on Saturday, February 18, as a kick-off to the Centennial Celebration. The Birth of Motion Pictures: An Illustrated History of Silent Cinema, 1910-1929, is a one-of-a-kind exhibition on display at the Brea Art Gallery February 18 through April 14, 2017. Visit CityofBrea.net/Centennial for information on future Centennial events. He also announced to mark your calendars for the Spring Craft Boutique on Saturday, March 18, from 9 am-4 pm at the Brea Community Center. Admission is $2 and parking is free. Over 250 vendors with unique crafts, seasonal and year-round gifts and décor, jewelry, and more. Lastly, he invited residents to join the conversation at the Brea Envisions Nuts & Bolts Community Workshop Wednesday, March 8 from 6-8 p.m. in Community Rooms A & B at the Civic Center. Participants will review feedback received during Phase I of the city-wide outreach, and will help to strategize policies for Brea’s future. Please see CityofBrea.net for more information.

Mayor Pro Tem Parker announced that there are changes for organic waste in the City of Brea. Impacted businesses are receiving letters from our Public Works Department describing the mandatory requirements under State of California Assembly Bill 1826. The bill requires implementation of a program to recycle commercial organics waste. By March 3, businesses are asked to respond to a brief survey that will help inform our City Council. If you have questions, call our Public Works Director at 714-990-7650. He also announced that CERT registration is now open for Spring Classes. This is the Community Emergency Response Team, who are trained in safety and preparedness basics. This session begins Tuesday, March 21, and ends with a drill on Saturday, April 8. Full details are available at cityofbrea.net/CERT and questions may be directed to 714-990-7622.

13.

Matters from the Audience
Rusty Kennedy and Bekele Demissie from Orange County Human Relations provided the 2015-2016 annual report and discussed their work in the City of Brea.
Terrie Parker expressed concern regarding the new ethics policy.
Sean Thomas discussed the recent art gallery opening and thanked Dwight Manley for sponsoring the event. He also invited residents to attend the Brea Envisions workshop on March 8, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. on second floor of City Hall.
Christine DeWitt thanked the Brownie Scouts for opening the meeting and expressed concern that there are no stairs from Wandering Lane down the hill to the elementary school.
Keith Fullington urged residents to go to the Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, February 28 to express concern about traffic.

14.

Response to Public Inquiries
City Manager Gallardo responded to public inquiries.

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.

15.

Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. ZOA 16-03 - Omnibus Code Update Amending Chapters of the Brea Municipal Code
Assistant Planner Campana provided the proposed changes to the Municipal Code.

Mayor Hupp opened the public hearing.

Hearing no testimony, Mayor Hupp closed the public hearing.

Council Member Simonoff stated that the proposed changes do not prohibit residents from taking home their work vehicle.

Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff, seconded by Council Member Vargas to Approve Ordinance No. 1191, Entitled "Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. ZOA 16-03 - Omnibus Code Update Amending Chapter 18.08 Of Title 18, And Chapters 20.00, 20.200, 20.208, 20.212, 20.216 And 20.220 Of Title 20 Of The Brea Municipal Code Consisting Of Updating The Definition For Commercial Vehicles And Development Standards And Deleting/Replacing Information Inconsistent With The City’s Organizational Structure," for First Reading by Title Only and Waived Further Reading.

AYES:	Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Simonoff, Council Member Vargas
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."

16.

Urgency Ordinance and Ordinance of the City of Brea Reauthorizing the City’s Public, Education, and Governmental (PEG) Access Support Fee
City Attorney Markman provided the background, discussed state franchise fees and recommended adoption of the two (2) ordinances.

Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff, seconded by Council Member Vargas to Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1192 Entitled “An Urgency Ordinance of the City of Brea Reauthorizing the City’s Public, Educational, and Governmental Access Support Fee” by Four-Fifths Vote by Title Only; and The City Council Approved Ordinance No. 1193, Entitled “An Ordinance of the City of Brea Reauthorizing and Readopting the City’s Public, Educational, and Governmental Access Support Fee” For First Reading by Title Only.

AYES:	Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Simonoff, Council Member Vargas
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

17.

January 25, 2017 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
The City Council Approved the January 25, 2017 City Council Special Meeting Minutes.

18.

February 7, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The City Council Approved the February 7, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.

19.

January 11, 2017 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes
Received and Filed.

20.

Accept Public Utilities, Sanitary Sewer, Water, Storm Drain and Emergency Vehicle Ingress and Egress Easement Over Lot Q of LL 2016-01 and Public Water Easements for Meter Purpose for La Floresta Planning Area 2
The City Council Accepted Public Utilities, Sanitary Sewer, Water, Storm Drain and Emergency Vehicle Ingress and Egress Easement Over Lot Q of LL 2016-01 and Public Water Easements for Meter Purpose for La Floresta Planning Area 2 and Authorize City Clerk to Execute and Record the Easements.

21.

Code of Ethics for Employees of the City of Brea
The City Council Received and Filed the Administrative Policy as Amended by the City Attorney and Council, Directed Staff to Distribute to all City Employees, Get a Signed Acknowledgement From all Employees and Work Towards Implementation of Applicable Provisions Requiring a "Meet and Confer" with Employee Associations.

22.

Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Housing Programs for Single Family Rehabilitation Program Assistance
The City Council Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Housing Programs.

23.

Treasurer's Report for the City of Brea for Period Ending January 31, 2017
Received and Filed.

24.

January Outgoing Payment Log and February 10 and 17, 2017 City Check Registers
Received and Filed.

Motion was made by Council Member Vargas, seconded by Council Member Simonoff to Approve Consent Calendar Items 17-24.

AYES:	Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Simonoff, Council Member Vargas
Passed

CITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT

25.

Treasurer's Report for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ending January 31, 2017
Received and Filed.

26.

January Outgoing Payment Log Successor Agency
Received and Filed.

Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Parker, seconded by Council Member Simonoff to Approve City/Successor Agency Consent Items 25 and 26.

AYES:	Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Simonoff, Council Member Vargas
Passed

ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS

27.

City Manager
None.

28.

City Attorney
None.

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Parker thanked City of Brea's Sister Cities - Anseong, Korea, Lagos de Moreno and Hanno, Japan for coming to help celebrate the City's birthday.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hupp adjourned the General Session meeting at 7:53 p.m. in memory of Whittier Police Officer Keith Boyer.

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BREA CITY COUNCIL SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE BREA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES February 21, 2017