Brea Talks

Dan Fenstermaker discusses various volunteering opportunities Brea offers through City sponsored programs.  Brea PIO Liz Pharis talks about the annual Mayor’s Youth Award Program (1:35), Victoria Ugarte of the Brea Resource Center gives information about the Brea Volunteen Program (10:42), and Kristin Steyerman and Ashley Reid of the Brea Special Events team update us on Serve Brea, the new year-round volunteer program (16:17).

Liz Pharis talks with Brea’s City Manager Bill Gallardo. Learn about the specific roles of Brea’s top officials and how they work together (1:37), how Brea advocates for the community at higher levels of government (6:04), how Bill got his start in public service (8:41), and what he sees as personal goals for the present and near future (14:15).

Andrea Carvajal chats with Brea Gallery Director Katie Chidester about the history of the Gallery (1:54), what goes into putting on an exhibition (3:57), how art is chosen to be shown in the Gallery (12:00), how long the process of an exhibition takes (15:01), and what makes the Made in California Exhibit so special (16:56). 

Aimée Matsumoto talks with the City of Brea’s Environmental Services Coordinator Brian Ingallinera about the City’s storm drain system. Learn about when efforts to protect storm run-off began (2:27), the differences between storm drains and sewers (4:45), and what you can do to help keep our water shed healthy (7:22).

Dan Fenstermaker chats with Brea Human Resources Analyst II Michelle Munoz, as they discuss the various aspects of HR (3:40), the importance of good recruitment strategies (6:13), ever-changing workforce trends  (14:45), and what to expect when applying for a position in Brea (25:13).

Liz Pharis sits down with Brea Community Services Department Deputy Director Carrie Hernandez and Senior Management Analyst Jenn Colacion. Listen in as the discuss the beginnings of public art in Brea (3:23), why it’s important to invest in the arts (7:35), Brea’s Cultural Arts Master Plan (11:42), and how to get more involved in the Brea’s Cultural Arts programs (19:52).

Aimée Matsumoto talks with Brea City Engineer Albert Espinoza about all the different Public Works divisions that affect our daily lives (3:56). Listen in as we play a game of “Is it True?” (5:11), hear about the various traffic projects going on in the city (10:58), and learn how you can get more involved (13:39).

The Brea Communications and Marketing Team sits down for a round-table discussion on all the great Brea Talks topics from the past year. From the city budget (1:33) to love Brea (4:37) to seasonal safety reminders (8:03) to how you can help the homeless population (17:06), we look back at 2023, as well as what’s ahead in 2024. 

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To celebrate National Community Planning Month, Aimeé Matsumoto talks with Brea’s Planning Team about the history of planned communities, both globally and locally (0:59), the Brea General Plan and Housing Element (4:50), the importance of proper zoning (9:02), the future of the Brea Mall (22:07), and how to get more involved in your community’s planning process (24:47).

Liz Pharis chats with Brea’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Lisa Keyworth about the history of FEMA’s National Preparedness Month (2:04), how to get your home and your family ready for any disaster (2:50), and how knowing your evacuation plan could make all the difference in certain situations (7:41).  Listen to learn how you can get alerts (23:10) and get involved to help your community (28:08).

Ruben Segura sits with Kristin Steyerman, a Supervisor in the Community Services Department.  Listen in as they discuss all the various annual special events the City hosts (2:28), the rich history of Brea Fest (6:20), what it takes to juggle planning multiple events at the same time (18:07) and how you or your business can get involved (20:45).

Dan Fenstermaker talks with Brea Police Lieutenant Chris Harvey about ways to protect yourself and your property during the summer.  Lieutenant Harvey explains how service call trends change during the summer months (2:40), the level of coordination involved in special events (3:31), the Volunteers in Police Service (4:50), and best practices for protecting your property whether you’re home or away (8:29).

Aimée Matsumoto sits down with Brea Fire Captain and Paramedic Justin Zuhlke to talk about ways to stay safe during the summer months. Captain Zuhlke explains best practices for friend and family gatherings with pools (2:26), the importance of learning CPR (14:38), the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke (19:25), and mitigating wildfire risks to your property through weed abatement (25:39).