Brea Talks

Listen in to open conversations and get an insider’s look into topics that affect your experiences in the City of Brea. Whether you live, work or play here, we’re bringing you the information you need to better understand your city.

Brea Talks is a government podcast hosted by City of Brea, with 45 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

City of Brea hosts Brea Talks, a government show with 45 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  2026 State of the City

  Sep 17, 202640 minS5

  Listen in as Mayor Cecilia Hupp and Brea’s Executive Staff present the 2026 State of the City. Administrative Services Director Monica Lo talks about the city’s financials (3:24). City Manager Kristin Webster lays out what we’re doing to advocate for Brea at the local, state and federal level (7:11). Fire Chief Dan Mielke and Chief of Police Adam Hawley discuss the proactive steps being taken in reducing wildfire risk (12:12) and impaired driving within our city (17:55). Assistant City Manager and Community Development Director Jason Killebrew gives an update on progress at the Brea Mall (24:04), while Interim Community Services Director Sean Matlock shares about the continued success of the HOPE Center and progress on construction at Arovista Park (29:35). Lastly, Public Works Director Michael Ho gives an update on Brea’s Capital Improvement Program projects past, present and future (36:25). This episode of Brea talks is brought to you by the Brea Line newsletter.  BREA Line is now a fully digital interactive, newsletter, sent directly to your email inbox.  Here, you can stay current on city news and be among the first to register for recreational classes and programs.  To view the latest issue and subscribe to the newsletter, visit cityofbrea.gov/brealine today!

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  Episode #6

  The CIP

  Aug 6, 202612 minS5

  Dan Fenstermaker sits down with Brea's City Engineer Ryan Chapman and gets into the particulars regarding the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Learn exactly what the CIP is (1:00), the similarities and differences between the CIP budget and the City's general operating budget (2:25), and how we pay for it (9:12). This episode of Brea talks is brought to you by the Brea Line newsletter.  BREA Line is now a fully digital interactive, newsletter, sent directly to your email inbox.  Here, you can stay current on city news and be among the first to register for recreational classes and programs.  To view the latest issue and subscribe to the newsletter, visit cityofbrea.gov/brealine today!

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  Episode #4

  A City's Development Process

  May 7, 202627 minS5

  <p>Liz Pharis welcomes back Brea Assistant City Manager and Community Development Director Jason Killebrew to discuss the process of development in a city. Learn about the role of the Community Development Director within an agency (2:17), the role of a city as it relates to property rights and fostering growth as well as community needs (6:18), the communication aspect between property owners, developers and the city (16:30), and how to get involved, get more information and be effectively heard regarding development in your city (22:17).</p><p>This episode of Brea talks is brought to you by the Brea Line newsletter.  BREA Line i...

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  Episode #3

  Sun, Smiles & Summer Activities

  Apr 2, 202617 minS5

  <p>Aimée Matsumoto sits down with Community Services Supervisor Billy Hutchinson and Community Services Specialist Jovi Negos to discuss all things summer. Hear great information about Brea’s aquatics program (2:47), sports programs, volunteen opportunities (4:54), important registration dates (6:34), and the wide variety of contract classes the City offers throughout the summer (7:50). Also, learn about the City of Brea’s Summer Day Camp (13:00) and Helping Hands Scholarship Program (15:14).</p><p>This episode of Brea talks is brought to you by the Brea Line newsletter.  BREA Line is now a fully digital interactive, newsletter, sent directly to your email inbox.  Here, you can sta...

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  Episode #2

  The Brea General & Specific Plans

  Mar 5, 202614 minS5

  <p>Andrea Carvajal welcomes two guests from Brea's Planning Division, Brea's new City Planner Maribeth Tinio and Brea's Senior Planner Jessica Newton. Learn about what a General Plan is and the history behind this document in Brea (2:15), when this latest update began (5:25), and what is next regarding the General Plan (7:28). Then learn about Brea's Core Specific Plan (), where the idea came from (8:15), what is next and how to get more involved (10:18).</p><p>This episode of Brea talks is brought to you by the Brea Line newsletter.  BREA Line is now a fully digital interactive, newsletter, sent directly to your e...

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