Mayor Couchman called meeting to order @ 6:00 PM
Pastor Mike Necuik, House of Bread MinistriesINVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CM Castro
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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The City Council of the City of Brawley, California met in 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 Acting Deputy City Clerk attests to the posting of the agenda pursuant to G.C. §54954.2.
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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 [email protected] or call 760-351-3080 any time before 2:00 pm, May 17, 2022. The public may also attend via zoom.
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http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view video.php?meeting=242&video=ZRb0Xig3u9s&minuteid=3744&yt= 1 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.
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Ronald Gray III, re: Installation of asphalt speed bumps to slow traffic rather than stop signs.d. e.
Public Comments and Presentations are available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view video.php?meeting=242&video=ZRb0Xig3u9s&minuteid=3745&yt=l Approved City Council Minutes: May 3, 2022.a.
b.Approved Accounts Payable: April 23 thru May 6, 2022. c.
Discussion and information regarding consent action items are available on the City of Brawley's website:
4.CITY MANAGER REPORT
Grand Opening of Grocery Outlet on June 16th.a.
IID to hold public workshop on Equitable Distribution Plan in council chambers on June 2nd.b.
City Manager Report is available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view video.php?meeting=242&video=ZRb0Xig3u9s&minuteid=3747&yt=l REGULAR BUSINESS5.
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The City Council approved the Purchase of Outer Vest Carriers for Police Officers, m/s/c Nava/Hamby 5-0 b.
The City Council approved WTP Valve and Actuator Replacement CCO No. 1 and authorized the City Manager to execute all documentation in relation to this request, m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0 Notice of the procedure is provided for making requests for such reasonable accommodation with the notice for any public meeting.
Travis Lyon, Priest Development Corp, re: Update on Wildcat Road. Encourage staff to work in timely, efficient and equitable manner to finalize plans for Victoria Park development.
Discussion and potential action to approve Purchase of Outer Vest Carriers for Police Officers, presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
Discussion and potential action to approve WTP Valve and Actuator Replacement CCO No. 1, and authorize City Manager to execute all documentation in relation to this request, presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Approved Second reading of Ordinance 2022-: Establishing Installation of 4-Way Stop Signs at 1st Street and 7th Street on A Street.
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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
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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=242&video-ZRb0Xig3u9s&minuteid=3748&yt=l Study Session is available on the City of Brawley's website:
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7.INFORMATIONAL REPORT
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Informational Reports are available on the City of Brawley's website:
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8.CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Reports are available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawlev.thepublicspectrum.org/view video.php?meeting=242&video=ZRb0Xig3u9s&minuteid=3755&yt=l The City Council approved a 12-month extension for Project No. 2019-02. Purchase of Chemical Products for Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Parks & Recreation, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0 The City Council approved a Service Agreement with Jade Security Systems to purchase and install a keyless entry card system for the City of Brawley; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0
The City Council approved Resolution No. : of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California appointing City Attorney William Smerdon as qualified elector to serve as Deputy City Clerk, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0 Review and potential action to approve a 12-month extension for Project No. 2019-02. Purchase of Chemical Products for Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Parks & Recreation, presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Review and approve a Service Agreement with Jade Security Systems to purchase and install a keyless entry card system for the City of Brawley; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
Review and approve Resolution No. : of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California appointing qualified elector to serve as Deputy City Clerk, presented by William Smerdon, City Attorney.
Record of Building Permit for April 2022 in the City of Brawley, prepared by Oscar Escalante, Interim Building Official.
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STUDY SESSION
Review, discuss, and provide additional direction on the 2022/23 Preliminary Budget Study Session #2 for FY2022-23, presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT9.
City Attorney Report is available on the City of Brawley's website:
10.CLOSED SESSION
11. RE-CONVENED IN OPEN SESSION
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (C.G.C. Section §54956.9) Status update was provided to Council.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION (C.G.C. Section §54956.9) Council considered and denied a tort claim, m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0 ADJOURNME.NT @ 8:00 pm
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POTENTIAL LITIGATION (C.G.C. §54956.9)
a. Conference with Legal Counsel-one (1) case.
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William Smerdon, Acting Deputy City Clerk
EXISTING LITIGATION (C.G.C. Section §54956.9)
a. Conference with Legal Counsel— One (1) Case
Name of Case: Vertical Bridge Development, LLC vs. City of Brawley