Council Brief
Brea — Marty Simonoff
Marty Simonoff

Marty Simonoff

Mayor Pro Tem · at-large · first elected 1996 · current term 2024–2028 · next on the ballot 2028
490
votes on the record
100%
present
1
times voted No (0.2%)
$13,060
raised · 8 donors

0 abstentions · 0 recusals · record covers 2024-01-17 to 2026-09-16.

Official bio: Brea website

Photo: official www.cityofbrea.gov (source).

Votes on divided items (13)

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
2026-08-19Legal Services Agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon (RWG)Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-20April Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for May 1 and 8, 2026Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-20Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended April 30, 2026Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-20Code of Ethics, Conduct and Policies for Elected and Appointed Officials Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-20Approval of Amended and Restated NPDES Stormwater Permit Implementation AgreementYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-20Settlement Agreement and Franchise Agreement Amendment with Republic Services (Brea Disposal) Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-20Acceptance of Final Tract Map No. 19315 for Condominium Purposes, Subdivision Monument Bond, and Public Improvements for the site located at 685 South Brea BoulevardYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-20CONSENT CALENDARYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-20May 5, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting MinutesYes4-1 passedrecord
2025-12-17Economic Development Agreement between the City of Brea and Dwight Manley, as Trustee of the DVQ Revocable Trust, for Costco Wholesale CorporationYes3-1 passedrecord
2025-12-03Election of Mayor/Chair and IntroductionsYes3-1 passedrecord
2024-04-17Street Sweeping Program EnforcementNo3-2 passedrecord
2024-03-06Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2023-04: Omnibus Code Update Amending Various Chapters of Titles 12, 18, and 20 of Brea City CodeYes4-1 passedrecord

Most recent votes

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
2026-09-16CONSENT CALENDARYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-09-16Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended August 31, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-09-16Successor Agency Disbursement Register for September 4, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-09-16August 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting MinutesYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-09-16Easement Agreement for Tracks at Brea Trail Easement Extension Area for Property Located at 3200 Nasa StreetYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-09-16Conflict of Interest Code AmendmentYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-09-16Resolution of Intent to Conduct a Public Hearing to Grant Waste Water Disposal Company a Franchise to Operate and Maintain an Existing Pipeline in the CityYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-09-16City Disbursement Registers for August 14, August 21, August 28, and September 4, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-09-16Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended August 31, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-09-16CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENTYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19July 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting MinutesYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19Investment Policy Guidelines for the City of Brea's Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust FundYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19City of Brea Response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods” Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Brea and the County of Orange Regarding Receiving Regional Housing Needs Assessment Allocations Progress Credits for the Mercury Senior Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19Approve Amendments for Additional As-Needed Arovista Park ServicesYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19Amend CIP 7946 Western Extension to the Tracks at Brea FY2026-27 BudgetYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended July 31, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19July Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for July 17, July 24, July 31, and August 7, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENTYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended July 31, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19Successor Agency Disbursement Register for July 31, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19CONSENT CALENDARYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19OCTA Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Grant ApplicationYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19Ordinance to Establish Increased E-Bike Fine AmountYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19Annual Report related to Police Department use of Military Equipment as required by Government Code § 7072Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19Legal Services Agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon (RWG)Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-08-19August 11, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19ILJAOC Facial Recognition Participating Agency AgreementYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19Acceptance of Integrated Crime Center (ICC) Citywide Camera Network, CIP 7719Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19Curtis Theatre Lighting Equipment PurchaseYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19Approval of the City of Brea Master Employee Pay Schedule to Comply with CalPERS RegulationsYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19Statement of Investment Policy for the City/Brea Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment AgencyYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-08-19Investment Policy Guidelines for the City of Brea's Employee Benefits Fund Pension PlanYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-22July 7, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting MinutesYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-22Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Brea and the Brea Fire Association and Approval of Side Letter Agreement Between the City of Brea and the Brea Police AsYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-22Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended June 30, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-22June Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for June 12, June 19, June 26, July 3, and July 10, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-22Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended June 30, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-22CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENTYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-22CONSENT CALENDARYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-22Office Lease between the City of Brea and the Brea-Olinda Unified School DistrictYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-22City Manager Employment Agreement Amendment Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-22Amend Cooperation Agreement with County of Orange for Continued Participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Years 2027-2028, 2028-2029 and 2029-2030Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-22Increase of Campaign Contribution Limit Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-22SB 1205 State Mandated Inspection Annual ReportYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-22Award RFP No. 2026.06.02.01 - Emergency Basic Life Support Ambulance Surge ServicesYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-22InspectionReportsOnline.net (IROL) Contract for ServicesYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-08June 16, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting MinutesYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-08CONSENT CALENDARYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-08June 24, 2026 Special City Council Meeting MinutesYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-08June 30, 2026 Special City Council Meeting MinutesYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-08Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Brea and Two Labor Associations and Amendment to the Executive Compensation Plan, Part-Time Employment and Benefits PoliYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17CONSENT CALENDARYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17Citywide Janitorial Services AgreementYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement Yes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17Legal Services Agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon (RWG)Yes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended May 31, 2026Yes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17May Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for May 29, and June 5, 2026Yes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENTYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended May 31, 2026Yes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17Annual Public Hearing to Review Full-Time Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561Yes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17June 2, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting MinutesYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriations LimitYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17Approval of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Property Tax Rate to Fund the City's Paramedic ProgramYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17Second Reading of Ordinances - Brea 2050 Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific PlanYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) No. 2026-02Yes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17Easement and Compactor Sharing Agreement between the City of Brea, Regal Cinemas, Inc., Reality Income Trust 4, and MF Entertainment, LLC.Yes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17Parking Lot Use Agreement between the City of Brea and the Brea Olinda Unified School District for 220 South Orange AvenueYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-17ActiveNet Software AgreementYes4-0 passedrecord
2026-06-03May 19, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting MinutesYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-03Public Hearing to Consider Levying an Assessment for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-03CONSENT CALENDARYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-03Resolutions Calling November 3, 2026 General Municipal ElectionYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-03Road Repair and Accountability Act - Local Streets and Roads Funding Program, Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Project ListYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-03Renewed Measure M (M2) Eligibility Submittal Package for Fiscal Year 2026-27Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-03Rejection of Bids for the Arovista Park Parking Lot Paving, CIP Project No. 7978Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-03City Disbursement Registers for May 15 and May 22, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-03Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan - General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2026-01, Specific Plan (SP) No. 2026-01, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTAYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-06-03Omnibus Code Update - Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) No. 2026-02Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-20May 5, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting MinutesYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-20Approval of Amended and Restated NPDES Stormwater Permit Implementation AgreementYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-20Code of Ethics, Conduct and Policies for Elected and Appointed Officials Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-20Code of Ethics, Conduct and Policies for Elected and Appointed Officials Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-20Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended April 30, 2026Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-20Monthly Report of Investments for the City of Brea for Period Ended April 30, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-20April Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for May 1 and 8, 2026Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-20April Outgoing Payment Log and City Disbursement Registers for May 1 and 8, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-20Monthly Report of Investments for the Successor Agency to the Brea Redevelopment Agency for Period Ended April 30, 2026Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-20CITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENTYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-20Public Hearing to Approve the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-20May 5, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting MinutesYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-20CONSENT CALENDARYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-20CONSENT CALENDARYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-20Acceptance of Final Tract Map No. 19315 for Condominium Purposes, Subdivision Monument Bond, and Public Improvements for the site located at 685 South Brea BoulevardYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-20Acceptance of Final Tract Map No. 19315 for Condominium Purposes, Subdivision Monument Bond, and Public Improvements for the site located at 685 South Brea BoulevardYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-20Settlement Agreement and Franchise Agreement Amendment with Republic Services (Brea Disposal) Yes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-20Settlement Agreement and Franchise Agreement Amendment with Republic Services (Brea Disposal) Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-20Approval of Amended and Restated NPDES Stormwater Permit Implementation AgreementYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-06April 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting MinutesYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-05-06Sourcewell Maintenance Agreement with TK Elevator CorporationYes5-0 passedrecord

† Recorded in the minutes as a unanimous vote with attendance listed; individual positions follow from the unanimous result. All other rows are explicit roll calls from the official record.

Campaign funding (2024 cycle)

Where the money comes from

Hospitality, retail & cannabis$5,500 · 42%
Other / unspecified$3,800 · 29%
Public sector$1,060 · 8%
Legal$1,000 · 8%
Real estate & development$950 · 7%
Finance & insurance$500 · 4%
Political committees & PACs$250 · 2%

Council Brief's grouping of the employer/occupation each donor self-reports on FPPC Form 460 — a categorization of those self-reported fields, not an official designation and not a claim about influence. Bar length is contribution total.

Largest contributors

Contributor Employer / occupation (as reported)Total
(unitemized)Housewife$8,750
Align Spine Center, 2720 N. Harbor Blvd. Fullerton 92835Doctor$2,000
Shawn Steel Law Firm, Inc., 3010 Old Ranch Rd. #260 Seal Beach, CA 90740Law Firm$1,000
Isam HannaRetired$500
Southern California EdisonUtility$250
Dwight ManleyBusiness Owner$250
Townsend Public Affairs, 1401 Dove St. #330 Newport Beach, CA 92660Consultant/Lobyist$250
Marilyn SuttonRetired$60

Itemized contributions of $100+ to this official's controlled campaign committee, as disclosed on FPPC Form 460 under California's Political Reform Act. Official filing. We publish the funding record as public fact and draw no inference about any vote.

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