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CLOSED SESSION
5:30 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Marick called the Closed Session to order at 5:30 p.m., all members were present. |
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Marick, Simonoff, Hupp, Parker, Vargas
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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 Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) - Anticipated Litigation. Significant Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential case. Facts and Circumstances: Orange County Catholic Worker v. Orange County (Case No. 8-18-cv-00155 DOC (JDE)) |
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Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) – Stewart McCarroll v. City of Brea, WCAB ADJ9874378 |
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Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
Property: Birch Hills Golf Course
City of Brea Negotiators: City Manager Bill Gallardo and Public Works Director Tony Olmos
Negotiating Parties: Chevron Land and Development, Birch/Kraemer, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Mayor Marick adjourned the Closed Session at 6:18 p.m. |
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STUDY SESSION
6:15 p.m. - Executive Conference Room
Level Three
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - COUNCIL
Mayor Marick called the Study Session to order at 6:19 p.m., all members were present. |
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Public Comment
Debbie Lewis thanked Council for placing Study Session Items 7 (City Council Agenda Item Requests During General Session) & 8 (Review of Communication from Commissions and Committees to City Council) on the agenda and expressed concern about the Traffic Committee's process for approving items. |
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Clarify Regular Meeting Topics
None. |
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| DISCUSSION ITEMS |
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City Council Agenda Item Requests During General Session
Mayor Marick asked City Manager Gallardo to provide a description of the current policy and to explain the different options.
Mayor Marick expressed support for option 1 - to add an agenda section titled "Council Member Reports/Requests" to the General Session agenda.
Council Member Parker expressed support for option 3 - no change to current City Council agenda request protocol.
Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff, Council Members Hupp and Council Member Vargas expressed support for option 2 with an amendment - "Council Member Reports/Requests" to be on the Study Session and General Session portion of the agenda.
City Manager Gallardo and City Attorney Boga clarified that the "Code of Conduct" will be amended and brought back to Council for approval as a Consent cClendar item.
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Review of Communication from Commissions and Committees to City Council
City Manager Gallardo discussed the options for Commissions/Committees to report meeting information to Council. Council agreed that Commissions/Committees should provide a meeting recap and request approval from Council on any items that may have an impact on the community.
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Council Member Report/Requests
None.
Mayor Marick adjourned the Study Session at 6:39 p.m. |
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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 7:01 p.m., all members were present. |
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Pledge of Allegiance
Boy Scout Troop 801 lead the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Invocation
Dan Cook, Brea Baptist Church, delivered the invocation. |
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Proclamation
Mayor Marick, on behalf of the entire City Council, presented Veronica Cosme with a Proclamation declaring April 2019 as DMV/Donate Life California Month. |
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Report - Prior Study Session
City Manager Gallardo provided the Study Session report. |
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Community Announcements
Councilmember Hupp announced that the City of Brea’s Traffic Committee will hold a Special Meeting regarding the Cliffwood area traffic delineator project on Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center noting that city staff will provide an overview of the project and its status thus far. Community members are invited to view project displays, talk to staff, and will have a chance to offer comments on the project. Visit CityofBrea.net for more information.
Councilmember Parker announced that the Annual Spring Boutique returns to the Brea Community Center on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, 16. The boutique features unique gifts, décor, art, jewelry, tasty goodies and much more from 250 vendors. Proceeds benefit the Community Center’s youth and family programs. For more details, visit BreaSpecialEvents.com.
Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff announced an opportunity to serve the Brea community at Love Brea on April 27. In the past two (2) years there were over a thousand volunteers doing city-wide service projects around the community. Celebrate Brea with us. Visit LoveBrea.org to find out how to participate.
Councilmember Vargas announced an opportunity to lend a helping hand to a senior. The Brea Senior Center is looking for volunteers for its Home Delivered Meals program. Volunteer drivers can serve in short term, long term, or seasonal capacities. If you are interested in volunteering, call 714-990-7750. |
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Matters from the Audience
Nancy Hertz asked about the start date for the Arovista Slope Project, expressed concern about damage to properties as a result of possible slope failure, and discussed the difficulty of getting sand bags up the slope to protect her home.
Kathy Toomey spoke about delineators at Cliffwood and State College intersection, expressed concern for danger and safety at the intersection, discussed the lack of notification to residents, and urged council to remove delineators until further study is done.
Roger Taylor expressed concern about the traffic barriers at Cliffwood and State College intersection and expressed support for installation of speed humps.
Laurie Starkey discussed the Cliffwood traffic issues, asked for clarification on what the criteria is for determining if the delineators will stay, and recommended that traffic signals be installed to prevent accidents.
Mike Starkey expressed concern about an email that was sent to residents and questioned why there would be redirection of traffic to other residential streets.
Martin Medrano, Deputy District Director for Congressman Gil Cisneros, spoke on HR 530, a Bill that will allow local control over location of cell towers.
Janet Chaplain expressed concern about the Cliffwood barriers and the lack of communication to the residents.
Keith Fullington spoke abiut the damage to wall on Dalewood and questioned if repair was the responsibility of homeowner or City. He also questioned the safety measures for the new senior facility on Peppertree.
Greg Chaplain gave thanks for the signage correction on Cliffwood and expressed concern about the delineators and lack of communication. |
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Response to Public Inquiries - Mayor / City Manager
City Manager Gallardo and Community Development Director Crabtree responded to public inquiries. |
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| ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 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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Wildlife Management Plan - Coyotes
City Attorney Boga read the full title of the Ordinance 1209.
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Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff, seconded by Council Member Hupp to adopt Ordinance No. 1209, prohibiting feeding or making food available to non-domesticated animals.
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AYES:
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Mayor Marick, Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff, Council Member Hupp, Council Member Parker, Council Member Vargas
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Passed
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Wildcatters Dog Parks Proposed Concept Plan
Deputy Community Services Director Matlock introduced newly appointed Parks, Recreation, and Human Services Commissioners Joseph Covey and Tom Donini to present the Wildcatters Dog Parks Proposed Concept Plan. The Commissioners presented photos and discussed the background, community engagement, community reaction, outreach, next steps and timelines of the plan.
Mayor Marick thanked the Commissioners for coming and presenting.
Council Member Hupp commented on a job well done and expressed support.
Council Member Parker expressed support and commented on the importance of onstant improvement and how the needs evolved from the original project.
Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff commented on how much time was put into the original project and expressed support.
Council Member Vargas asked for clarification on existing trees and where new trees will be located. He stated that he would like for the project to meet Brea standards and expressed support for large trees that are mature to provide shade immediately.
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Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff, seconded by Council Member Hupp approve concept plans and begin the process of preparing cost estimates and construction drawings.
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Mayor Marick, Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff, Council Member Hupp, Council Member Parker, 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 |
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February 19, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The City Council approved the February 19, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
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Orange Avenue Pavement Improvements
The City Council authorized funding of $90,000 from Capital Improvement Project No. 7903 for pavement improvements on Orange Avenue from Imperial Highway to Birch Street.
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Arovista Park Slope Improvements, CIP 7922
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-014 to appropriate an additional $91,859 from the Fixed Asset Replacement Fund, FARP (Fund 182) for Project Construction and Project Administration; and approved plans and specifications, received bids, authorized Director of Public Works to award contract to Aramexx Group, Inc. in the amount of $166,850.00 under public contract code alternative bidding procedures, and authorized Public Works Director or his designee to issue contract change orders up to a "not to exceed" amount of 15% of the contract.
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February 22 and March 1, 2019 City Check Registers
The City Council received and filed.
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Motion was made by Council Member Hupp, seconded by Council Member Parker to approve City Council Consent Items 19-22.
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Mayor Marick, Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff, Council Member Hupp, Council Member Parker, Council Member Vargas
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February 22, 2019 Successor Agency Check Register
The City Council received and filed.
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Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff, seconded by Council Member Hupp to approve City/Successor Agency Consent Item 23.
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Mayor Marick, Mayor Pro Tem Simonoff, Council Member Hupp, Council Member Parker, Council Member Vargas
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City Manager
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City Attorney
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COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Vargas requested clarification from City Manager Gallardo on his work with Congressman Cisneros Office regarding HR 530. |
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Marick adjourned the General Session at 8:02 p.m.
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