Agenda

CLOSED SESSION

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

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Marick called the closed session to order at 6:03 p.m., all members were present.

Present:

Marick, Simonoff, Hupp, Parker, Vargas

1.

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 §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 - Chris Emeterio, Negotiator, Cindy Russell, Negotiator, and Mario E. Maldonado, Negotiator.

Mayor Marick adjourned the Closed Session at 6:40 p.m.

STUDY SESSION

6:45 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Marick called the Study Session to order at 6:46 p.m., all members were present.

3.

Public Comment
None.

4.

Clarify Regular Meeting Topics
City Clerk Harris-Neal noted an amendment to the January 29, 2019 City Council Special Meeting Minutes, amending the term "two (2)" to "four (4)" in reference to the Planning Commissioner terms.

City Manager Gallardo noted an amendment to the proposed Ordinance No. 1209, as outlined in Agenda Item No. 14, Wildlife Management Plan - Coyotes, to strike the words "including ground squirrels, rats, and mice" from Section 1(A).

REPORT

5.

Council Member Report/Requests
Councilmember Vargas provided a handout to the Council for the record and spoke about offsetting budget shortfalls for pension liability by looking at the CRISP program, related to medicinal marijuana. He requested the item be agendized at a future General Session.

Mayor Marick indicated that she is not interested in opening the door to these types of uses in the City.

Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff suggested that the item be looked at during Study Session as opposed to General Session.

Councilmember Parker indicated that he is not opposed to having the discussion and added that he would like to revisit new legislation as related to marijuana uses.

Councilmember Hupp requested that the Cliffwood Traffic Study be brought to General Session for discussion, and requested that City Council procedures be updated to address agendizing pressing items during General Session after Matters from the Audience.

Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff concurred with Councilmember Hupp.

Councilmember Parker suggested that the Traffic Committee hold meetings and engage with residents prior to Council hearing the item.

Councilmember Hupp spoke about a recent SCAG presentation she attended related to aging communities in Southern California. She requested that the City partake in AARP's free program related to making the City more livable for an aging community as it relates to items such as housing and transportation; and that the Council discuss the topic at an upcoming Study Session.

Discussion ensued around the upcoming Special Traffic Committee Meeting, responsibilities of the Traffic Committee, and past Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes.

Mayor Marick adjourned the Study Session at 6:59 p.m.

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

CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Marick called the General Session to order at 7:08 p.m., all members were present.

6.

Pledge of Allegiance
Girl Scout Troop 1104 led the Pledge of Allegiance.

7.

Invocation
Torrian Scott, Harvest International Church, delivered the invocation.

8.

Presentations - Outgoing Commission and Committee Members
Mayor Marick, on behalf of the entire City Council, presented Vance Bjorklund with a Commendation in recognition for his service on the Traffic Committee.

9.

Oath of Office for Newly Appointed Commission and Committee Members
City Clerk Harris-Neal administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Commission and Committee Members Joseph Covey, Blake Perez, Robyn Valerie Price and Bob Warkenton.

10.

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

11.

Community Announcements
Councilmember Hupp announced that the City’s Traffic Committee will be having a Special Meeting on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00pm at Brea Civic and Cultural Center located at One Civic Center Plaza, Level 2, Community Rooms A & B; and noted that the Traffic Committee will receive an update from City staff and will take public comments.

Councilmember Parker announced that the City of Brea is updating its ADA Transition Plan and invited the public to attend a community meeting on Thursday, February 28 in Community Rooms A&B located on level two of the Brea Civic & Cultural Center.

Mayor Marick announced that the Brea Gallery's latest exhibit, Immersion, is now open, noting that the ambitious exhibition invites visitors to experience art through the exploration of dynamic, large-scale installation pieces.

Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff announced that residents can now text emergencies to 911 in Brea and throughout Orange County using your cell phone by entering 911 as destination address in a text message followed by your location and a brief description of the emergency. While dispatchers will have a geolocation from your cell phone, they will not have your exact address, so the community must provide specific location information whenever possible. For more details, visit CityofBrea.net.

Councilmember Vargas announced that effective March 1, Brea’s street sweeping frequency will change from weekly to twice per month, noting that the change was made in order to manage the cost of providing the service, which has been subsidized for a number of years. Additionally, drivers will no longer be cited for parking on the streets during street sweeper operation. However, street parking in Brea is still prohibited between 2-6 a.m. For more info and to view a map of the new street sweeping schedule, visit CityofBrea.net.

12.

Matters from the Audience
Kathy Toomey expressed concern about the lack of notice for the residents in the Cliffwood neighborhood; inquired as to definitions of wording found in the study; and discussed statistics and current issues.

Daniel Luevanos, One Legacy, spoke about organ and tissue donation; requested that the City proclaim April as DMV Donate Life California Month, outlining the importance of organ and tissue donation; and invited the community to the Donate Life Run Walk on April 27, 2019 at Cal State Fullerton.

Roger and Angela Taylor expressed concern about the traffic barriers at Cliffwood and spoke about safety issues in the area.

Anthony Santos provided background on the Cliffwood traffic issues, spoke about previous traffic studies in the area, and expressed support for the barriers.

Mike Starkey thanked Council for suspending street sweeping tickets and thanked City Manager Gallardo for being receptive to public input. He also discussed the Cliffwood traffic study and expressed concern about the traffic barriers.

Laurie Starkey presented a handout to the Council, expressed concern for the Cliffwood traffic barriers, and suggested the barriers be removed.

Ron Czechovich expressed support for the Cliffwood traffic barriers.

Dwight Manley expresed concern about the Cliffwood traffic barriers, urged the Council to stay on their current path towards solving housing issues, and suggested the City utilize professional negotiators.

Glenda Hansen expressed concern about Heritage Plaza Senior Apartments.

Janet Chaplin expressed concern about the traffic barriers at Cliffwood and inquired as to how the data is accumulated.

Keith Fullington thanked the Council and staff for their assistance with the Peppertree Drive parking issue; and expressed concern for traffic and homelessness.

Kristy Eastman thanked the Council and the Public Works Department for their assistance with the Cliffwood speeding issue and spoke in support of the traffic barriers.

13.

Response to Public Inquiries - Mayor / City Manager
City Manager Gallardo and Public Works Director Olmos responded to public inquiries.

The Council recessed at 8:19 p.m.

The Council reconvened at 8:27 p.m.

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."

14.

Wildlife Management Plan – Coyotes
Senior Management Analyst Pharis presented details of the report including the proposed Coyote Management Plan; Ordinance prohibiting the feeding of non-domesticated animals; feedback from other cities; cities with Wildlife Watch Programs; and Coyote Management Plans; Wildlife Watch testimonials; and next steps.

Councilmember Vargas recommended that sign-in sheets with contact information be maintained in order to keep interest lists on the topic.

Councilmember Parker spoke about intentional feeding and requested clarification on enforcement.

Captain Burks noted that he does not anticipate many complaints on the item and noted that the focus is on intentional acts. He also noted that the Ordinance is specifically intended for those who intentionally put food out for non-domesticated animals.

Councilmember Parker spoke about hazing and inquired on the use of poisons in the process.

Dave Dodge, Volunteer with the Department of Fish and Wildlife, noted that use of pesticides and poisons towards wildlife are against the law. He also spoke about controlled hazing with trained community volunteers.

Councilmember Hupp thanked staff and the Department of Fish and Wildlife for their work on the Wildlife Management Plan.

City Attorney Boga read the full title of the Ordinance and noted an amendment to the proposed Ordnance by omitting the phrase, "including ground squirrels, rats, and mice."

Councilmember Parker requested a feedback report in the future.

Motion was made by Council Member Hupp, seconded by Council Member Vargas to adopt the Coyote Management Plan and introduce Ordinance No. 1209, as amended, prohibiting feeding or making food available to non-domesticated animals.

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

15.

January 29, 2019 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the January 29, 2019 City Council Special Meeting Minutes, as amended.

16.

February 5, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the February 5, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.

17.

Agreement with TriMark Raygal, LLC (TriMark) for the Purchase of Kitchen Equipment for the Brea Senior Center
The City Council approved the agreement with TriMark Raygal, LLC (TriMark) for the purchase of Kitchen Equipment for the Brea Senior Center in the amount of $156,991.99.

18.

Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ending December 31, 2018
The City Council received and filed.

19.

January Outgoing Payment Log and February 8 and 15, 2019 City Check Registers
The City Council received and filed.

Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff, seconded by Council Member Parker to approve City Council Consent Items 15 - 19.

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

CITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT

20.

Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ending December 31, 2018
The City Council received and filed.

Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff, seconded by Council Member Vargas to approve City/Successor Agency Consent Item No. 20.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS

21.

City Manager
None.

22.

City Attorney
None.

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Hupp reminded the community to eliminate any standing water to prevent potential exposure of West Nile Virus.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Marick adjourned the General Session at 8:45 p.m.

Print Minutes Return
BREA CITY COUNCIL SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE BREA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES February 19, 2019