CITY OF BRAWLEY
July 5, 2022
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.
Mayor Couchman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Couchman, Nava, Hamby present in person. Castro and Wharton present via Zoom
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION: John Marchott
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: CM Nava
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The agenda was approved with one edit to Item No. 7 amending the staff title to Finance Manager m/s/c Nava/Hamby 5-0
2. PUBLIC APPEARANCES/COMMENTS: (Not to exceed four 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 comments to the City Council.
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, July 5, 2022.
The public may also attend via Zoom.
COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM To participate and make a public comment:
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a. Members of the public are allowed to observe and address public meetings via Zoom or through other electronic means.
b. 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.
c. Notice of the procedure is provided for making requests for such reasonable accommodation is provided with the notice of the public meeting. d. Rusty Garcia provided comments about the Meserve Park tennis courts. e. Billy Brewer provided comments about the Meserve Park tennis courts. f. Marcelo Rodriguez provided comments about the Meserve Park tennis courts. g. CM Nava responded to the comments regarding the Meserve Park tennis courts. h. CM Wharton made comments regarding the Meserve Park tennis courts. i. Chief of Police Jimmy Duran introduced the new employee, police K-9 Officer Scout. j. Mayor Couchman, presented a proclamation in honor of Adeline Valles. k. City Manager Tyler Salcido introduce Thomas Garcia, the City's new Assistant to the City Manager
Public Comments and Presentations are available on the City of Brawley's website:
htte://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/July 5, 2022
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
Approved City Council Minutes: June 21, 2022.
b. Approved Accounts Payable: June 11 through June 24, 2022. c. 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.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
a. The City Manager reported that a new American Rescue Plan Act page was added to the City's website.
b. The City Manager invited Fire Chief York to provide information to the Council regarding the Fire Department's calls for service related to the Fourth of July holiday.
The City Manager's Report is available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawley.thepublicsj2ectrum.org/July 5 2022
5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
a. Discussion and potential action to Approve request submitted by Imperial Valley Beverages Inc. to authorize the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption off the premises in accordance to a Type 21 ABC license, presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
The Council approved the request. m/s/c Nava/Castro 4-1. Castro, Couchman, Nava, Wharton — Yes. Hamby — No.
b. Discussion and potential action to Review and Approve the acceptance of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDEFT) funds and the acquisition of high-technology equipment to assist with Fentanyl investigations and approve associated budget adjustments, presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
The Council approved the request. m/s/c Wharton/Hamby 4-1. Couchman, Hamby, Nava, Wharton — Yes. Castro — No.
c. Discussion and potential action to Adopt Resolutions adopting 1.) Regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate's statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 and 2.) Policy establishing procedures and criteria for indigent status determination as it pertains to candidates during general and special elections, presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
The Council approved Resolutions No. 2022-37 and 2022-38 m/s/c Nava/Hamby 5-0 d. Discussion and potential action to Approve the amendment of Brawley Municipal Code Section 17.95-2 regarding the parking of trucks and vehicles with hazardous
materials prohibited from parking in residential areas, presented by Andrea Montano, Planning Technician.
The City Council approved the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2022-05_ m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0.
Discussion and information regarding all City Council Action Items are available on the City of Brawley's website:
httn://brawley.thenublicspectrum.org 'July 5, 2022
6. STUDY SESSIONS
a. Review, discuss, and provide comments and/or additional direction to Staff regarding the proposed Purchasing and Contracting Policy, presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
Council provided input.
b, Review, discuss, and provide comments and/or additional direction to Staff regarding the proposed formation of an Art Installation Advisory Board, presented by Andrea Montano, Planning Technician.
Council provided input.
Study Sessions are available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawley,theeublicspectrum.org/July 5, 2022
7. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
a. Update on Utility Billing payment options. Assistance programs and upgraded customer service options, presented by Silvia Luna, Finance Manager.
Departmental Reports are available on the City of Brawley's website:
htt : brawle .the ublics ectrum.or Jul 5 2022
S. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
a. Monthly Staffing Report for July 2022.
b. Update on City of Brawley Declaration of Local Emergency as a result of the COVID- 19 Pandemic.
The City Council indicated that they had reviewed the reports and presentations were not necessary.
9. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
The City Council reports are available on the City of Brawley's website:
htt ibrawle .the ublics ectrum.orE ju1y 5i2022
10. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney had nothing to report.
11. CLOSED SESSION:
a. 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 Information was provided to the City Council by the City Attorney. b. PERSONNEL MATTERS (C.G.C. Section §54957) Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title: City Manager.
Information was provided to the City Council by the City Manager.
The meetin as adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Willia m rdon, Deputy City Clerk