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BREA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
BREA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING

MINUTES
March 21, 2017
             

CLOSED SESSION
5:30 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Hupp called the Closed Session to order at 5:32 p.m., all members were present except for Council Member Vargas.
Present: Hupp, Parker, Marick, Simonoff
Absent: 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 Section §54957.6 and the Brea City Employees' Association (BCEA) - Mario E. Maldonado Negotiator
             
STUDY SESSION
6:00 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Hupp called the Study Session to order at 6:09 p.m., all members were present.

Council Member Vargas arrived at 6:11 p.m.
             
3. Public Comment
None.
             
4. Clarify Regular Meeting Topics
City Clerk Harris-Neal noted that the vote on item 15 of the March 7, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes will be amended to reflect that the motion was seconded by Council Member Simonoff.
             
DISCUSSION ITEMS
             
5. Parks, Recreation and Human Services Commission Resignation and Recruitment Process
City Clerk Harris-Neal reported that there is an unscheduled vacancy and provided the recommended recruitment information.
             
6. LLMD #1 Special/General Benefit Follow-Up
Maintenance Services Superintendent Bowlus presented a PowerPoint that included: prior City Council direction, reserve study option, reserve study summary option 1 - no catastrophic funds, reserve study option 2 - $50,000, reserve study option 3 - $200,000, reserve study option summary (LLMD No. 1), LLMD 1 assessment changes (resident impact), citywide impacts from special/general benefits, resident thoughts, and options.

In response to Council questions, Maintenance Services Superintendent Bowlus and City Attorney Markman reported that there were six (6) property owners that attended the last meeting; however, there were sixty (60) property owners that attended previous meetings; noted that if there was a slope failure, the city could loan funds and utilize a ballot to assess the residents to pay back the loan; explained that in the past, the City wanted to control the slope maintenance instead of Homeowner Associations (HOA's); provided information regarding resident support; discussed options; and directed staff to conduct more outreach and survey the residents on their willingness to pay the higher assessments in options 1, 2, and 3.
             
7. Organic Waste Recycling Update
Council Member Simonoff recused himself and left the Executive Conference Room at 6:45 p.m.

Public Works Director Olmos presented a PowerPoint that included: prior City Council direction; California Assembly Bill 1826; food waste "generator pricing option"; sector-wide pricing option; outreach; survey questions and results; and next steps/recommendations.

In response to Council Member Marick's question, Public Works Director Olmos discussed the survey questions, recommended that the current CPI process continue, stated that an additional electronic survey can be produced to get more feedback, and noted that the Orange County Sanitation District will expand their food waste receiving station. This item will come back to council later this year.
             
REPORTS
             
8. Council Member Report
Council Member Marick reported that she attended the Waste Management Commission meeting where they discussed an ongoing project called "Inside the Outdoors".

Mayor Pro Tem Parker reported that at the Sanitation District meeting, the Board approved a temporary food waste processing facility and also reported that the Board will vote at the next meeting to replace a clay pipe sewer line in Carbon Canyon.

Council Member Vargas expressed concern regarding the format of the March 7, 2017 minutes.

Mayor Hupp directed staff to share a link to the Vector Control meeting presentation regarding the Zika virus on the City of Brea's website.

Mayor Hupp adjourned the Study Session at 7:01 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 7:11 p.m., all members were present.
             
9. Pledge of Allegiance
Representatives from Brea Girl Scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
             
10. Invocation
Pastor Rich Dannenbring, Christ Lutheran Church, delivered the invocation.
             
11. Proclamation
Mayor Hupp proclaimed the week of March 12, 2017 as Girl Scout Week in the City of Brea.
             
12. Commendation
Mayor Hupp presented a commendation to Connie Lanzisera, Parks, Recreation, and Human Services Commission, and thanked her for serving the community.
             
13. Centennial Committee Update
P.J. Smith and Bill Higgins provided the Centennial Committee Update.
             
14. Report - Prior Study Session
City Manager Gallardo provided the prior study session report.
             
15. Community Announcements
Council Member Simonoff made the following announcements:
Beginning April 4, the Community Services Department will have a new and improved online class registration system. With this new system, users can sign up and pay for classes and activities anywhere with a computer, tablet or smart phone. Visit BreaRec.com today to create an account, and beginning April 4, you can start registering for the many programs Community Services offers; Applications are due at the Community Center by 5 pm on Monday, April 3, for participation in the summer Volunteen program. Youth who are selected will work with one of our Community Services programs to gain work experience and serve others. Only 20 are selected, so it’s important not to miss the April 3 deadline; Now is the time to register your children for various activities over the spring break. The Brea Community Center offers several programs for pre-school through sixth grade. There is a Day Camp option for parents who need full-time child care while they work during the week of April 10 through 14. The Storybook Adventure and Fun Club are shorter, partial day programs. Get more details at cityofbrea.net or call 714-990-7631 with questions; The latest comedy from Southgate Productions opens at our Curtis Theatre this weekend. "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" is a fast-paced musical that will keep you guessing with scheming and plot twists set in ancient Rome. Get two tickets for only $40 by using the code “Brea” when you call for tickets. The box office phone number is 714-990-7722 or go online to curtistheatre.com.
             
16. Matters from the Audience
Mario Rodriguez discussed having a wifi library to show residents how to navigate the phone and internet and noted that he attended the Brea Envisions workshop.

Sean Thomas thanked Brea Envisions committee members for attending meetings and encouraged residents to get involved.

George Ullrich and Eric Johnson expressed support for the Wildfire Protection Plan.
             
17. Response to Public Inquiries - Mayor / City Manager
None.
             
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
             
18. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brea Adopting Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 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
  Motion was made by Council Member Simonoff, seconded by Council Member Vargas to Approve Ordinance 1191.
 
AYES: Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Simonoff, Council Member Vargas
Passed
             
19. Playpower LT Farmington, Inc Purchase for Little Tikes Playground Equipment and Benches for Laurel School/Lagos de Moreno Park in the Amount of $162,294.89

Maintenance Services Superintendent Bowlus presented a PowerPoint that included: original cost estimates, possible cost estimate changes, City Council approved funding, and next steps.
  Motion was made by Council Member Marick, seconded by Council Member Simonoff to Approve Purchase for Playground Equipment and Benches for Laurel Elementary Magnet School/Lagos de Moreno Park.
 
AYES: Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Simonoff, Council Member Vargas
Passed
             
20. Plans and Specifications for The Tracks At Brea Segment 4 Project 7873

Management Analyst Lau presented a PowerPoint that included: segment 1 & 3 trail route map; segment 2, 3, 6, and 4 status updates; segment 4 cost estimates and funding; and completion costs of trail design and construction.
  Motion was made by Council Member Marick, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Parker to Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize City Clerk to Advertise and Receive Bids.
 
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
             
21. March 7, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
City Council Approved the March 7, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, as amended.
             
22. Traffic Signal Synchronization Improvements on Imperial Highway/SR 90 - Project 7714
The City Council Approved the Cooperative Agreement with City of La Habra.
             
23. Carbon Canyon Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
The City Council Approved the 2017 CWPP for Carbon Canyon and Authorized the Mayor to Sign the Document on Behalf of the City.
             
24. March 10 and 17, 2017 City Check Registers
The City Council Approved the March 10 and 17, 2017 City Check Registers.
             
25. Treasurer's Report for the City of Brea for Period Ending February 28, 2017
Received and Filed.
  Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Parker, seconded by Council Member Simonoff to Approve Consent Calendar Items 21-25.
 
AYES: Mayor Hupp, Mayor Pro Tem Parker, Council Member Marick, Council Member Simonoff, Council Member Vargas
Passed
             
CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT
             
26. Treasurer's Report for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ending February 28, 2017
Received and Filed.
             
ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
             
27. City Manager
None.
             
28. City Attorney
None.
             
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Vargas expressed disappointment with his colleagues, stated that he will continue to bring issues forward as they come up and requested respect from his peers.
             
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hupp adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, The foregoing minutes are hereby
approved this 4th day of April, 2017.




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Lillian Harris-Neal, City Clerk




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Cecilia Hupp, Mayor

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