Mayor Couchman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
CM HambyINVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:CM Castro
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 a.
Castro, Couchman, Nava, Wharton, Hamby (via Zoom)
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The City Council of the City of Brawley, California met in regular session at 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, the date, time and place of said meeting was duly established. The Deputy City Clerk attests to the posting of the agenda pursuant to Cal. Govt. Code § 54954.2.
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CITY OF BRAWLEY
June 7, 2022
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Joel Gonzales provided comments about his concerns about criminal activity in the City.d. e.
Public Comments and Presentations are available on the City of Brawley's website:
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a. Approved City Council Minutes: May 17, 2022
b.Approved Accounts Payable: May 7 through May 27, 2022 c.
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h.Approved PM 21-02 Final Map.
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/Castro 5-0
Procedures to "swiftly" accommodate any reasonable request to accommodate access by disabled individuals to meetings that are accessible telephonically or through other electronic means in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") are in place.
Notice of the procedure is provided for making requests for such reasonable accommodation is provided with the notice of the public meeting.
Police Chief Jimmy Duran introduced new City employee Sergeant Tang. Council made welcoming comments.
Adopted Resolution 2022-19: Approving application for Bicycle and/or Pedestrian funds allocated by the Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC).
Adopted Resolution 2022-20: Approving application for bus transfer terminal funds allocated by the Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC).
Affirmed Resolution No. 2021-51 and continue to authorize the City to implement teleconference accessibility to conduct public meetings Received and filed the fiscal year 2019/20 and 2020/21 Development Impact Fee Reports.
Approved purchase of a Forklift for the Public Works Department, Streets & Utilities Division from Jordan Central Implement Co., for an amount not to exceed $38,258.25.
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4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Discussion of the Special Meeting/Workshop held June 4? 2022.a. b. Grocery Outlet Grand Opening moved to June 23, 2022.
The City Manager's Report is available on the City of Brawley's website:
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5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
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The City Council approved the extension of the contract, m/s/c Castro/Wharton 5-0 The City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-21 m/s/c Wharton/Castro 5-0 Discussion and information regarding consent action items are available on the City of Brawley's website:
b. Discussion and potential action to Adopt Resolution No. 2022-21 of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California, to incorporate a list of projects funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act, presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Discussion and potential action to Approve Contract Amendment No. 2 for Citywide Tree Maintenance Services with West Coast Arborist for an additional year, not to exceed $30,000, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager. c. Discussion and potential action to Authorize Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with STC Traffic, Inc. to provide Professional Engineering Services for Design and 3 Construction Management for Traffic Signal Synchronization and Intelligent Transportation Systems project in the amount not to exceed $195,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation in relation to the Agreement, presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
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The City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-22 m/s/c Wharton/Hamby 5-0 The City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-23 m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0 The City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with STC Traffic, Inc. m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0
The City Council approved the contract with the Holt Group, Inc. and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents m/s/c Wharton/Castro 5-0 The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2022-04 m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0. Mr. Castro suggested considering a stop sign at Malan and 2nd. Mayor Couchman suggested imposing parking restrictions at C Street and North 1st Street.
The City Council approved the request m/s/c Wharton/Nava - Couchman, Castro, Nava, Wharton voted aye - Hamby voted nay
d. Discussion and potential action to Authorize Consulting Services Contract with The Holt Group to provide Professional Engineering Services for Design and Construction Management for Main Street Water Pipeline and Paving Improvements Project No. 2022-05 in the amount not to exceed $519,100 and authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation in relation to this agreement, presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
f. Discussion and potential action to Approve request submitted by Dollar General Store #23460 to authorize off-sale of beer and wine in accordance with a Type 20 ABC license, presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police. h. Discussion and potential action to Approve Resolution No. 2022- 23: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California to notify CalPERS of the need to retain Gordan Gaste in the Interim Development Services Position, presented by Shirley Bonillas, Personnel and Risk Management Administrator.
Discussion and potential action to Approve Ordinance 2022-04 Establishing installation of 4-way stop signs at the intersections of First Street with D Street and with E Street, presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director/City Engineer. g. Discussion and potential action to Approve Resolution No. 2022-22: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California to Comply with CalPERS Exception to the 180-Day Wait Period and Appointment of Retired Annuitant Shirley Bonillas as Extra Help by Appointing to the position of Personnel and Risk Management Administrator, presented by Tyler Salcido, City Manager.
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The City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-24 m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0 http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org
6. STUDY SESSION:
Study Session available on the City of Brawley's website:
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7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
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The City Council heard comments from Mr. Castro, various members of the public and Chief of Police Duran. The City Council provided direction to staff to meet with Council Members Castro and Wharton to discuss moving the plan forward. i. Discussion and potential direction to Staff for the formation of a Community Safety Task Force, presented by Councilmember Ramon Castro.
The City Council indicated that they had reviewed the reports and presentations were not necessary.
Discussion and information regarding all City Council Action items are available on the City of Brawley's website:
b. Update on City of Brawley Declaration of Local Emergency as a result of the COVID- 19 Pandemic, presented by Deputy Fire Chief Juan Rodelo.
Monthly Staffing Report for June 2022, presented by Shirley Bonillas, Personnel and Risk Management Administrator.
Discussion and potential action to Adopt Resolution No. 2022-24 : of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California Declaring an Emergency, Ratifying Action Taken by the City Manager and Approving Emergency Repair of Brawley Fire Engine 3914, presented by Deputy Fire Chief Juan Rodelo.
a. Review, discuss, and provide additional direction to the 2022/23 Preliminary Budget - Study Session #3 for FY2022/23, presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
8. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
The City Council reports are available on the City of Brawley's website:
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9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney did not have a report.
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10. CLOSED SESSION:
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Information was provided to the City Council by the City Attorney.
Information was provided to the City Council by the City Manager.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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 b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: N 7th Street, 9.82 acres of Industrial Zoned Land APN: 047-050-021 Agency negotiator: City Manager Negotiating parties: Executive Director for the Successor Agency to Brawley Community Redevelopment Agency.
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William Smerdon, Deputy City Clerk