Mayor Couchman called meeting to order @ 6:00 PM
CM Luke HambyINVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CM Wharton
1.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as submitted, m/s/c Castro/Wharton 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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Introduction of New Finance Manager Silvia Luna presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director.d. 1 Notice of the procedure is provided for making requests for such reasonable accommodation with the notice for any public meeting.
The City Council of the City of Brawley, California met in special 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.
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CITY OF BRAWLEY
April 5, 2022
2.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.
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Public Comments and Presentations are available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view video meeting Approved City Council Minutes: March 15 2022.a.
b.Approved Accounts Payable: March 25, 2022.
Approved Final Parcel Map (TM 06-06-02-Panno Commercialc. d.
Discussion and information regarding consent action Items are available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view video meeting CITY MANAGER REPORT Nothing to report.4.
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 The City Council approved Professional Services Agreement with FirstCarbon Solutions for the preparation of an initial Study, Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, and Associated Technical Analysis for the potential annexation for Rancho Los Lagos from the County of Imperial for a not to exceed amount of $276,505.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, m/s/c Castro/Wharton 5-0 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 36.
Review and potential action to approve Professional Services Agreement with FirstCarbon Solutions for the preparation of an Initial Study, Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, and Associated Technical Analysis for the potential annexation for Rancho Los Lagos from the County of Imperial for a not to exceed amount of $276,505.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
D4 Certification received by Steven Mireles, Senior Environmental Compliance Officer presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director.
Presentation of Proclamation declaring April 10th thru April 16th, 2022 as "Public Safety Dispatcher Week" presented by Mayor Sam Couchman.
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 Wharton/Nava 5-0
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3 The City Council approved training and associated budget adjustments for Detective Daniel Schleyer to attend the Internet Crimes Against Children National Law Enforcement Training on Child Exploitation in Atlanta, Georgia; using one time funding awarded by the San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (June 14, 2022 to June 16, 2022). m/s/c Hamby/Castro 5-0
The City Council approved Professional Services Agreement with Rick Engineering Company for the preparation of an updated Service Area Plan for a not to exceed amount of $35,000.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement. Rick Engineering Company for the preparation of an updated Service Area Plan for a not to exceed amount of $35,000.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.. m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0 The City Council approved Imperial Valley Mural's request to apply a "Greetings from Brawley" mural at 623 Main Street and provide up to $1,500.00 to support the cost of the mural, m/s/c Castro/Hamby 5-0 Review and approve training and associated budget adjustments for Detective Daniel Schleyer to attend the Internet Crimes Against Children National Law Enforcement Training on Child Exploitation in Atlanta, Georgia; using one time funding awarded by the San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (June 14, 2022 to June 16, 2022) presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
Discussion and Potential Action to Approve Expenditure Plan and Approve Resolution No. 2022-: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California to accept grant funds from the State of California Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) FY 2020-2021 through the State of California Local Safety and Protection Account presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
Discussion and Potential Action to Adopt Resolution No. 2022-: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California Authorizing the Investment of Monies in Local Agency Investment Fund presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
Discussion and Potential Action to Approve Imperial Valley Mural's request to apply a "Greetings from Brawley" mural at 623 Main Street and provide up to $1,500.00 to support the cost of the mural presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager.
The City Council Adopted Resolution No. 2022-13: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California Authorizing the Investment of Monies in Local Agency Investment Fund, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0 The City Council approved Expenditure Plan and Approve Resolution No. 2022-12 : Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California to accept grant funds from the State of California Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) FY 2020-2021 through the State of California Local Safety and Protection Account, m/s/c Wharton/Castro 5-0
Review and potential action to approve Professional Services Agreement with Rick Engineering Company for the preparation of an updated Service Area Plan for a not to exceed amount of $35,000.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
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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 meeting
6.STUDY SESSION
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Study Session available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawlev.thepublicspectrum.org/view video meeting 4 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-15 : Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California, authorizing the submission of the City of Brawley's Proposed Projects in response to ICTC's Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) 2022 Call for Projects for Fiscal Years 22/23, 23/24, and 24/25. m/s/c Castro/Hamby 5-0 The City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to MYLO Janitorial, Inc. for continued Janitorial Services through April 5, 2024, with no increase to the monthly amount of $8,406.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0
The City Council approved Ordinance No. 2022-01: Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California establishing installation of 4-way stop signs at the intersection of D Street and 5th Street, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0 Discussion and Potential Action to Approve Ordinance No. 2022-: Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California establishing installation of 4-way stop signs at the intersection of D Street and 5th Street presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director.
Discussion and Potential Action to Adopt Resolution No. 2022-: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California authorizing the submission of the City of Brawley's Proposed Projects in response to Imperial County Transportation Commission's (ICTC) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Call for Projects 2022 for Projects for Fiscal Years 22/23, 23/24 and 24/25 presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director.
Discussion and Potential Action to Adopt Resolution No. 2022-: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California, authorizing the submission of the City of Brawley's Proposed Projects in response to ICTC's Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) 2022 Call for Projects for Fiscal Years 22/23, 23/24, and 24/25 presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director.
Review of current capital improvement carryover projects and discussion of Fiscal Years 2022/23 to 2026/27 Preliminary Proposed Capital Improvement Program and Heavy Equipment presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
Discussion and Potential Action to Approve Amendment No. 2 to MYLO Janitorial, Inc. for continued Janitorial Services through April 5, 2024, with no increase to the monthly amount of $8,406.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-14 : Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California authorizing the submission of the City of Brawley's Proposed Projects in response to Imperial County Transportation Commission's (ICTC) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Call for Projects 2022 for Projects for Fiscal Years 22/23, 23/24 and 24/25. m/s/c Castro/Wharton 5-0
7.INFORMATIONAL REPORT
b.2022 Brawley Spring Cleanup May 7, 2022 from 7am - 2pm Informational Reports are available on the City of Brawley's website:
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8.DEPARTMENTAL REPORT
Monthly Staff Report for March 2022 presented by Shirley Bonillas, Personnel & Risk Management.a.
Departmental Reports are available on the City Brawley's website:
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9.CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Reports are available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view video meeting CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Nothing to report.10.
11.CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Report is available on the City of Brawley's website:
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12.CLOSESD SESSION
POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA) for Insurance Claims Discussionsa. 5 The Legislative Body, as a Member of a Joint Powers Authority, formed for purposes of insurance pooling pursuant to G.C. Section 6500 et seq., will meet in closed session to discuss claims for the payment of tort liability losses, public liability losses, or workers' compensation liability incurred by the Joint Powers Agency or a Local Agency Member of the Authority. There are thirty one (31) Potential Claims (G.C. 54956.9)
a. Record of Building Permits for February 2022 in the City of Brawley, prepared by Oscar Escalante, Interim Building Official
EXISTING LITIGATION
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PERSONNEL MATTERS (G.C. Section §54957)
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13.RE-CONVENED IN OPEN SESSION
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ADJOURNMENT @ 8:05 pm
Alma Benavides, City Clerk
6 Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
Conference with Legal Counsel — One (1) Case (Government Code §54956.9) Name of Case: Vertical Bridge Development, LLC vs. City of Brawley CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION:
Information was provided to the Council regarding pending litigation and workers' compensation claims.
CONFENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION:
Council was provided a status report by the City Attorney.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- PERSONNEL MATTERS (G.C. Section §54957):
Council discussed pending performance goals with the City Manager.