Mayor Couchman called meeting to order @ 6:00 PM
INVOCATION CM Luke Hamby
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CM Nava
1.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as submitted, m/s/c Nava/Hamby 5-0 COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM.
Public comments via zoom are subject to the same time limits as those in person. a.
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d.Eric Reyes, Brawley Resident re: Business Development and Tax Base 1 To participate and make a public comment:
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PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Castro, Couchman, Hamby, Nava, Wharton
None
The City Council of the City of Brawley, California met in a regular session at 6:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 383 Main Street, Brawley, California, the date, time and place duly established for the holding of said meeting. The City Clerk attests to the posting of the agenda pursuant to G.C. §54954.2.
Meeting ID: 819 8622 1996
Passcode: 228355
CITY OF BRAWLEY
February 15, 2022
____PUBLIC APPEARANCES/COMMENTS (Not to exceed 4 minutes) this is the time for the public to address the Council on any item not appearing on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.
The Mayor will recognize you and when you come to the microphone, please state your name for the record. You are not allowed to make personal attacks on individuals or make comments which are slanderous or which may invade an individual's personal privacy. Please direct your questions and comments to the City Council.
The public may attend in person the City asks that anyone in attendance that is not fully vaccinated wear a mask. The public may choose to be outside subject to the same requirements. Any member of the public is invited to submit public comments in advance of the meeting to be answered at the meeting. Please email your questions to abenavidestgbrawley-ca.gov or call 760-351-3080 any time before 2:00 pm, February 15, 2022.. The public may also attend via zoom.
Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police re: Neighbors Appe.
f.Isabel Solis, Brawley Resident re: Neighbors App asked if available in Spanish Public Comments and Presentations are available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawlev.thepublicspectrum.org/view video.php?meeting=236&video=PvWilfayWGg&minuteid=3627&yt=l Approved City Council Minutes: February 1, 2022a.
b.Approved Accounts Payable: January 24, 2022 thru February 6, 2022 c.
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Discussion and information regarding all City Council Action Items are available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view video.php?meeting=236&video=PvWjlfayWGg&minuteid=3627&vt=l
4.CITY MANAGER REPORT
ICTC free fares will end March 31, 2022.
City Manager Report is available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view video.php?meeting=236&video=PvWjlfayWGg&minuteid=3627&yt=l
5.REGULAR BUSINESS
Update on City of Brawley Declaration of Local Emergency as a Result of COVID-19 Pandemica.
Overall Outlook presented by Mike York, Fire Chief
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2 Rejection of Claim as recommended by Carl Warren & Company Claims Management Adjusters for Claimant: Elizabeth Araujo
Rejection of Claim as recommended by Carl Warren & Company Claims Management Adjusters for Claimant: Maricela G. Rodriguez, Sergio R. Garcia and Veronica R. Garcia (heirs of Jesse Garcia) Discussion and Potential Action to Approve Best S.T.E.P Forward's Request for Cattle Call Park Closure and Waiver of the $500.00 Closure Fee for second Soap Box Derby Event presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager.
Affirmed Resolution No. 2021-51: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California Declaring a Need to Hold Council Meetings via Teleconferencing pursuant to California Assembly Bill 361.
The City Council approved BEST S.T.E.P. Forward's Request for Cattle Call Park Closure on March 5, 2022 from 11AM to 4PM and waive the $500.00 Closure Fee for the Second Soap Box Derby Event, m/s/c Castro/Nava 5-0 3^CONSENT AGENDA Items are approved by one motion. Council Members or members of the public may request consent items be considered separately at a time determined by the Mayor, m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0 Discussion and Potential Action to Approve the Sale and Consumption of Alcohol on City Property, Specifically Plaza Park and Main Street, on April 2, 2022 from 6AM-11PM for the Cesar Chavez Celebration presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager.
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Discussion and information regarding all City Council Action items are available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view video.php?meeting=236&video=PvWilfavWGg&minuteid=3627&vt=l
6.INFORMATIONAL REPORT
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Discussion and information regarding all City Council Action items are available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view video.php?meeting=236&video=PvWilfayWGg&minuteid=3627&yt=l 3 The City Council approved the Training Request for School Resource Officer Sixto Moreno to attend the Basic School Resource Officer School in Ruidoso, New Mexico, m/s/c Nava/Hamby 5-0 Discussion and Potential Action to Award a Body-Worn Camera Services Contract to LensLock and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
Record of Building Permits for December 2021 in the City of Brawley, Prepared by Oscar Escalante, Interim Building Official.
Discussion and Potential Action to Approve the Proposed Additions to the Street Naming Requirements presented by Andrea Montano, Planning Technician.
Discussion and Potential Action to Approve the Training Request for School Resource Officer Sixto Moreno to attend the Basic School Resource Officer School in Ruidoso, New Mexico presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
Discussion and Potential Action to Approve the Training Request for Police Chief Jimmy Duran and Police Commander Jonathan Blackstone to attend California Gun Laws and Concealed Weapons Coordinator Conference presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
Discussion and Potential Action to Approve Insurance Waiver and Any Associated Cleaning Deposit for Mobile Consulate Services at the Brawley Main Branch Library on February 26, 2022 from 10AM to 2PM at the Request of the Mexican Consulate presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager and Deciderio Rodriguez, Library Manager.
The City Council approved the action to Award a Body-Worn Camera Services Contract to LensLock and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract, m/s/c Hamby/Castro 5-0 The City Council approved the Insurance Waiver and Any Associated Cleaning Deposit for Mobile Consulate Services at the Brawley Main Branch Library on February 26, 2022 from 10AM to 2PM at the Request of the Mexican Consulate, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0
The City Council approved the Proposed Additions to the Street Naming Requirements, m/s/c Couchman/Nava 5- 0 The City Council approved the Training Request for Police Chief Jimmy Duran and Police Commander Jonathan Blackstone to attend California Gun Laws and Concealed Weapons Coordinator Conference, m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0
The City Council approved c.l) Close Main Street between North and South Plaza during the hours of 6AM - 11PM on Saturday, April 2, 2022 to hold the Cesar Chavez Celebration, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0 c.2) Sale and Consumption of Alcohol on City Property, specifically Plaza Park and Main Street, on April 2, 2022 from 12PM - 10PM with consumption to cease at 11PM for the Cesar Chavez Celebration, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 4-1 Hamby nay
7.CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
City Councilmember Reports are available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view video.php?meeting=236&video=PvWjlfayWGg&minuteid=3627&yt=l
8.CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Report is available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view video.php?meeting=236&video=PvWilfavWGg&minuteid=3627&yt=1
9.CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Report is available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://braley.thepublicspectrum.org/view video.php?meeting=236&video=PvWjlfayWGg&minuteid=3627&yt=l
10.CLOSED SESSION
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11.RE-CONVENED IN OPEN SESSION
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No direction was given, nothing to report out from Closed Session ADJOURNMENT @ 7:30 pm
Alma Benavides, City Clerk
4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One (1) case.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One (1) case.