Mayor Couchman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
CM HambyINVOCATION:
CM WhartonPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The agenda was approved as submitted m/s/c Hamby/Nava 5-0
COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM a.
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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June 21, 2022
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Castro, Couchman, Nava, Wharton, Hamby
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Celia Santana provided comments about the Lions' Center Pool schedule.d.
Gloria Jauregui provided comments about the Lions' Center Pool schedule.e.
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Public comments and Presentations are available on the City of Brawley's website:
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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 Wharton/Nava 5-0
Joel Gonzalez made comments about recent crimes committed against business in Brawley.
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.
CM Wharton responded to the comments and invited Parks and Recreation Director Rachel Fonseca to respond to the comments. Mayor Couchman directed staff to look into the scheduling concerns.
Ryan Rebollar made comments about the need to engage youth in sports to curb some of the crime that the City is experiencing.
City Manager Tyler Salcido introduce Silvia Salazar, the City's new Human Resources Manager.
Mayor Couchman, CM Wharton, CM Castro, and CM Nava replied to the comments made by Mr. Gonzalez and Mr. Rebollar.
Mayor Couchman and the Council presented a Proclamation in Honor of Shirley Bonillas upon her retirement.
a. Approved City Council Community Workshop Minutes: June 4, 2022.
Approved City Council Minutes: June 7, 2022.b.
Approved Accounts Payable: May 28 through June 10, 2022.c. d.
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4, CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager's Report is available on the City of Brawley's website:
Approved second reading of Ordinance 2022-Establishing installation of 4-way stop signs at the intersections of First Street with D Street and with E Street.
Adopt Resolutions (A) Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, and (B) Requesting Imperial County Consolidate the November 8, 2022, Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election.
a. The City Manager reported that at a recent economic summit the presenters mentioned the City of Brawley was a business-friendly city. b. The City Manager reported that "Dive in Movie Night" will be held on July 2, 2022 at the Lions' Center Pool.
Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes for the various Community Facilities Districts within the City of Brawley for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
Approved second reading of Ordinance 2022-amending Brawley Municipal Code
15.4 regarding the prohibition of scavenging.
Adopted Resolution 2022- Confirming the Bernardo Padilla Subdivision Assessment District and approving the Bernardo Padilla Subdivision Assessment District direct charge for fiscal year 2022/2023.
Affirmed Resolution No. 2021-51, a 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 and continue to authorize the City to implement teleconference accessibility to conduct public meetings.
Discussion and information regarding consent action items are available on the City of Brawley's website:
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
John Grass had questions for Council and staff during the public hearing.
Mayor Couchman closed the public hearing at 7:00 p.m.
The City Council adopted the resolution, m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0 Parks and Recreation Director Rachel Fonseca provided information to the Council.
Mayor Couchman opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
There were no comments or questions from the public.
Mayor Couchman closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
The City Council adopted the resolution, m/s/c Wharton/Hamby 5-0 http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org
Discussion and information regarding the public hearings are available on the City of Brawley's website:
b. Hold Public Hearing to solicit comments on the City's CDBG Program Income Only 2021 applications to the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, and adopt the resolution approving the applications for funding and the execution of a grant agreement and any amendments thereto from the Community Development Block Grant Program by the City Manager, presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks & Recreation Manager
Finance Director Karla Romero provided information to the Council. Mayor Couchman opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m.
1. Adopt Resolution 2022 - Approving application for funding from 2020-2021 CDBG Program.
1. Adopt Resolution 2022- Approving the FY 2022/23 through FY 2026/27 CIP Program and use of Development Impact Fee Funds.
a. Hold Public Hearing to approve the fiscal year 2022/23 through 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program and use of Development Impact Fee Funds, presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
6. REGULAR BUSINESS:
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The City Council adopted Resolution 2022-m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0. c.
d.Discussion and Staff Direction re: August 2022 City Council Meetings.
The City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0 http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org
7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
June 4, 2022 Community Workshop Summary.a.
b. May 2022 Record of Building Permits.
The City Council approved Fourth Quarter Budget Report and approved the recommended budget adjustments m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0
The City Council approved the American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan modification and directed staff to report every six months until the funds are exhausted m/s/c Hamby/Wharton 5-0.
Discussion and potential action to Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Fourth Quarter Budget Report and approve the recommended budget adjustments, presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
Discussion and potential action to Approve the American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan and budget as modified and direct staff to continuing providing progressive updates every six months until all funds are spent, presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
The City Council gave staff direction to go dark for the second Council meeting in August and the first Council meeting in September. Council also directed staff to call for a special meeting in the event urgent action becomes necessary.
Discussion and potential action to Adopt Resolution 2022 -: to Establish the City's Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022/23 and approve the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Overall Budget, presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer Discussion and information regarding all City Council Action items are available on the City of Brawley's website:
8. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
The City Council reports are available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org
9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney's report is available on the City of Brawley's website:
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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 City Council indicated that they had reviewed the reports and presentations were not necessary.
b. PERSONNEL MATTERS (C.G.C. Section §54957) Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title: City Manager.
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 The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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William Smerdon, Deputy City Clerk
c. Update on City of Brawley Declaration of Local Emergency as a result of the COVID- 19 Pandemic.