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JOINT BREA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
BREA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING

MINUTES
September 6, 2017

Present:	Cecilia Hupp, Mayor; Glenn Parker, Mayor Pro Tem; Christine Marick, Council Member; Marty Simonoff, Council Member; Steve Vargas, Council Member; James McGrade, Planning Commission Chair; Art Willis, Planning Commission Vice Chair; Jim Grosse, Planning Commission Member
Absent:	Pat Fox, Planning Commission Member; Melanie Schlotterbeck, Planning Commission Member;
Staff Present:	Bill Gallardo; Chris Emeterio; David Crabtree; Jennifer Lilley; Lillian Harris-Neal
Attendees:	Karen Gully, Placeworks; Nate Cherry, Callison/RTKL; David Berquist, Kimley-Horn


STUDY SESSION SPECIAL MEETING 6:00 p.m. - Community Rooms A & B Level Two CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL - CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Hupp called the Study Session to order at 6:02 p.m.

	1.				Matters from the Audience - None.

DISCUSSION ITEM

	2.			Introductory Discussion for the Central City Core Planning Effort Community Development Director Crabtree introduced the consultants that are part of the project team and presented a PowerPoint that included the history; project background; what is a Specific Plan; connection to Brea Envisions; project timeline; and public engagement plan. City Planner Lilley noted that the Brea Envisions Committee suggested the community stay connected to the Brea General Plan. She emphasized that the study of the City Core picks up where Brea Envisions left off examining land use in this specific part of the City. She stated that the City is in the information-gathering phase and that concepts and best practices for planning would be provided based on the information gathered. City Planner Lilley summarized the original direction of the project and the early feedback that could possibly expand the study area, and noted that staff will need direction on whether to include the additional areas. She stated that changing the name of the project from Central City Core to something more easily understood by the community is being considered. In response to Council Member Vargas, City Planner Lilley and Council Member Marick clarified the previous direction by Council to expand the project study area to include Brea Plaza and commercial properties on the south side of Imperial Highway. Consultant Karen Gully from Placeworks presented background on the project; gave a definition of a Specific Plan; and explained the two (2) phases noting that the City is now in Phase 1. She stated that at the end of the study the team will submit a recommendation for a preferred land plan, and based upon the outcome of that process, Phase 2 will begin. She stressed that the team (staff, consultants and the Brea Envisions Committee) is building upon the Brea Envisions process. Council expressed concern about the project timeline and questioned whether there is a plan for more educational or informational process and input from the community. City Planner Lilley explained that Brea Envisions input is included in the plan and the team will continue to meet with residents, landowners, and employers and to work with the Brea Envisions Committee. City Planner Lilley stated that the community has been involved in a dialogue about their vision for the future of Brea, and the Core Plan will continue where that work ended. She emphasized that part of the reason for the Special Meeting is to present to Council what the team has learned from the community. In response to Planning Commission questions, Mayor Pro Tem Parker noted that The Central City Core hasn't been fully defined yet and that is part of the process. Staff clarified that all three (3) consultants fees are included in the Placeworks PSA (Professional Services Agreement). Consultant Nate Cherry, Callison/RTKL, noted that Brea faces the challenge of taking concepts from Brea Envisions and turning them into a plan that preserves the past and seizes the future for this part of Brea. Some ideas put forth as outcomes of Brea Envisions were mixed-use in Brea's Core; multi-modal streets; re-envisioned parking; niche businesses; unique stores and restaurants; a tech-work campus; additional uses for the Brea Mall; and taking advantage of Brea's proximity to California State University Fullerton. In response to Council questions, Mr. Cherry discussed where the concept of districts came from and how districts impact future planning. Council Member Marick left the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Mayor Hupp reopened Matters from the Audience at 7:11 p.m. Bill Hall expressed appreciation for all the work and time that has already gone into the Core Study and the expanded focus of the study. Ken Salazar commented that the number of residents involved in Brea Envisions was very small in comparison to the population of Brea. Keith Fullington suggested that the Market Study be published in the Brea Line. Council indicated that the City will not be building, but will consider zoning changes; encouraged property owners to think "outside the box;" desired mixed-use zones; and need feedback from the community. Community Development Director Crabtree assured Council that staff will continue to inform and solicit feedback from the community and indicated that landowners are invited to participate in discussions of the study. He noted that staff understand Council direction includes processes to engage residents on further details for the Central Core. He noted that staff and the team would refine process details and report back.

ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hupp adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,	The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 3rd day of October 2017.
_________________________________ Lillian Harris-Neal, City Clerk	________________________________ Glenn Parker, Mayor Pro Tem

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