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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 Council Member Vargas. |
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Hupp, Parker, Marick, Simonoff
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Vargas
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Council Member Vargas arrived at 6:13 p.m.
Public Comment
None. |
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| 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. |
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Conference with City's Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section §54957.6 Regarding the Brea Police Management Association (BPMA) - Mario E. Maldonado, Negotiator |
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Conference with City's Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section §54957.6 and the Brea City Employees' Association (BCEA) - Mario E. Maldonado Negotiator |
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Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9. (1 case)
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STUDY SESSION
6:30 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Hupp called the Study Session meeting to order at 6:38 p.m., all members were present. |
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Public Comment
Mario Rodriguez expressed concern about contact he had with a Brea Police Officer and discussed gun violence. |
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Clarify Regular Meeting Topics
City Clerk Harris-Neal reported that items 16 (February 21, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes) and 17 (February 23, 2016 City Council Special Meeting Minutes) had the wrong year on the agenda. The year should be 2017 instead of 2016. She also reported that the February 21, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes will reflect a slight change in item 15. The sentence will read "the proposed changes do not prohibit staff residents from taking home their work vehicle."
Council Member Vargas directed staff to provide an update on the Glenbrook Water Line Project at a later meeting. |
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Council Member Report
None.
Mayor Hupp adjourned the Study Session at 6:40 p.m. |
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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 7:01 p.m., all members were present. |
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Pledge of Allegiance
Joshua Salazar from Brea Boy Scout Troop 801 led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Invocation
Pastor Rich Dannenbring, Christ Lutheran Church delivered the invocation. |
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Presentation
Mayor Hupp introduced a "History of Brea" video called Brea Civic and Cultural Center. |
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Report - Prior Study Session
City Manager Gallardo provided the prior study session report. |
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Community Announcements
Council Member Simonoff announced that CERT registration is open for spring classes. This is the Community Emergency Response Team, who are trained in safety and preparedness basics. The session will begin on Tuesday, March 21, and will end with a drill on Saturday, April 8. Full details are available at cityofbrea.net/CERT and questions may be directed to 714-990-7622. He also announced that “Love Brea” is set for Saturday, April 29. He stated that last year this day of service brought out about 450 volunteers who completed 25 projects throughout the city. “Love Brea” is part of a regional “Love Our Cities” campaign that works to join all segments of the community to lend a helping hand. Visit LoveBrea.org to volunteer, donate and submit a project for consideration. He introduced an informational video about “Love Brea”.
Council Member Marick announced that the Centennial Parade and Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, May 20. Make sure to watch all the City’s information sources for more information on the Centennial Parade beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Birch Street from the Birch Hills Golf Course to the Sports Park. A community picnic at the Sports Park will follow immediately. She also announced that "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" is the next show for the Curtis Theatre with Southgate Productions from March 24 through April 9. Get tickets now for this witty musical romp through Ancient Rome. Also, registration has opened for the summer Brea Youth Theatre production of Disney’s "The Little Mermaid". Get information on Curtis Theatre offerings and purchase tickets at CurtisTheatre.com or call 990-7722. Lastly, 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. There will be over 250 vendors with unique crafts, seasonal and year-round gifts and décor, jewelry, and more. |
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Matters from the Audience
Craig Sheet expressed concern about fraud and traffic.
Wayne Wedin commended Police, Fire and Public Works for their assistance during the Christmas festivities in Eagle Hills. He also thanked Council and Pastor Green for their support.
Denise Chang encouraged residents to "Shop Brea" and discussed the Instagram contest.
Daniel Luevanos, One Legacy, urged residents to become a donor, discussed upcoming events and thanked Council Member Marick for attending a "Donate Life" event. He stated that donations can be provided by logging on to donatelife.org.
Sean Thomas briefly discussed the statistics of hate crimes in Orange County and invited residents to come to the "Brea Envisions" workshop on Wednesday, March 8 at the City Hall second floor conference rooms A and B.
Keith Fullington discussed the March 1 Planning Commission meeting. |
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Response to Public Inquiries - Mayor / City Manager
Mayor Hupp responded to public inquiries. |
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| 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." |
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General Plan Annual Report for 2016
Assistant Planner Campana highlighted the projects from 2016 and noted that the report can be accessed from the City's website, facebook and twitter.
In response to Council Member Vargas' question, Community Development Director Crabtree stated that a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) number is assigned to the City for providing land use policies, general plan densities and zoning. He provided last years production and added that the City is doing well in terms of policy. He clarified RHNA policies and explained "floor area ratio".
In response to Council Member Vargas' question regarding the Puente Street Circulation Element, Public Works Director Olmos stated that Puente Street and Whittier were changed to collector streets which serves to move traffic from local streets to arterial roads.
In response to Council Member Vargas' question regarding complaints from residents about truck traffic in the area, Council Member Simonoff explained the changes that were previously made to help the flow of traffic. Public Works Director Olmos stated that staff is considering to add weight limits during specific hours to better improve traffic in the area.
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Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Parker, seconded by Council Member Simonoff to transmit a copy of the report to the State Office of Planning and Research and Department of Housing and Community Development.
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Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Simonoff, Council Member Vargas
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Passed
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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
City Clerk Harris-Neal read the Ordinance title for Item 18 (Public, Educational, and Governmental Access Support Fee). |
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February 21, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The City Council Approved the February 21, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes as Amended.
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February 23, 2017 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
The City Council Approved the February 23, 2017 City Council Special Meeting Minutes as Presented.
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Public, Educational, and Governmental Access Support Fee
The City Council Adopted Ordinance 1193, Re-authorized and Re-adopted the City’s Public, Educational, and Governmental Access Support Fee.
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February 24 and March 3, 2017 City Check Registers
Received and Filed.
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Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Parker to Approve Consent Calendar Items 16-19.
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Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Simonoff, Council Member Vargas
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Agreement to Terminate Disposition and Development Agreement as to Commercial Center Component (Gateway Center) and Related Payoff Agreement and Taking Certain Related Actions
The City Council Adopted Resolution SA 2017-02 to Approve the Successor Agency’s Execution and Delivery of an Agreement to Terminate Disposition and Development Agreement.
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Sale of Successor Agency Owned Property Located at 323 N. Brea Blvd.
The City Council Adopted Resolution SA 2017-03 Authorizing the Sale of Property Located at 323 N. Brea Boulevard to Better Blocks, LLC.
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February 24, 2017 Successor Agency Check Register
Received and Filed.
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Motion was made by Council Member Vargas, seconded by Council Member Simonoff to Approve City/Successor Agency Consent Calendar Items 20-23.
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Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Simonoff, Council Member Vargas
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| ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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City Manager
None. |
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City Attorney
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COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Vargas commended Scott Samaha (Environmental Services Inspector) for assisting a resident with some water problems and also commended Jerry Mestas for working on a 4 way stop on Elm and Fir. |
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hupp adjourned the General Session at 8:18 p.m. in memory of Brea resident and WWII Veteran Irving Fels. |