Mayor Couchman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
CM HambyINVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:CM Nava
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The agenda was approved as submitted m/s/c Wharton/Nava 4-0
COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM 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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Esther Sanchez provided comments about the softball fields.d. e.
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Public Comments and Presentations are available on the City of Brawley's website:
Approved City Council Minutes: July 5, 2022.a.
b.Approved Accounts Payable: June 25 through July 8, 2022. c.
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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/Hamby 4-0
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.
Esther Sanchez, as president of the Brawley Elementary School District introduced the new superintendent, Rachel Fox.
Edward Quinonas and Carlos Quitones provided comments about the 9-11 Stair Climb event.
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.
Approved second reading of Ordinance 2022-05 of Brawley Municipal Code Section
17.95-2 regarding the parking of trucks and vehicles with hazardous materials prohibited from parking in residential areas.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-39 appointing a second individual to act as Deputy City Clerk.
Approved the Operation Stonegarden yearly agreement (FY2020) and authorize the Chief of Police to sign the Agreement.
4, CITY MANAGER REPORT:
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The City Manager's Report is available on the City of Brawley's website:
5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
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The Council adopted the resolution, m/s/c Wharton/Nava 4-0. c.
The Council approved the acceptance of the grant, m/s/c Nava/Hamby 4-0 The City Council approved the contract, m/s/c Nava/Hamby 4-0. e.
The Council approved the policy and the first reading of the ordinance, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 4-0.
The City Manager reported that the City has an online survey for residents to fill out regarding how residents would prioritize Public Work projects.
Discussion and potential action to Adopt Resolution No. 2022-40 adopting California Secretary of State Local Government Records Management Guidelines for the retention of City of Brawley records, presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Discussion and potential action to Review and Approve the Brawley Police Department's acceptance of the $20,564.00 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant award to purchase four (4) Interceptor motor driven bicycles 3 and approve associated budget adjustments, presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police Discussion and potential action to Adopt Resolution No. 2022-41 of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California, authorizing acceptance of an Allocation of Funds and Execution of a Grant Agreement, amendments, and other documentation with b. Discussion and potential action to Review and Approve Brawley Police Policy 709, Military Equipment Inventory and City Ordinance in accordance with Assembly Bill (AB 481) codified in Government Code sections 7070 through 7075, presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
d. Discussion and potential action to Authorize Agreement with STC Traffic, Inc. to prepare a Local Roadway Safety Plan and prepare applications for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11 in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation in relation to this agreement, presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director/City Engineer
The Council adopted the resolution, m/s/c Nava/Hamby 4-0. f.
The Council adopted the resolution, m/s/c Wharton/Nava 4-0.
6. STUDY SESSIONS
Study Sessions are available on the City of Brawley's website:
7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
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8. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
The City Council Member reports are available on the City of Brawley's website:
Discussion and information regarding all City Council Action Items are available on the City of Brawley's website:
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Matching Grant and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents in relation to this project, presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Discussion and potential action to Adopt Resolution No. 2022-42 extending the terms of Planning Commission Members Kevan Hutchinson and George A. Marquez, presented by William Smerdon, City Attorney.
The Report is contained in the backup material attached to the Council's agenda for this meeting.
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 directed staff to place the policy on its consent agenda for the next Council meeting. The study session and Council input may be viewed at:
Update on City of Brawley Declaration of Local Emergency as a result of the COVID- 19 Pandemic
9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney reported that there would be a short closed session report.
10. CLOSED SESSION:
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Information was provided to the City Council by the City Attorney.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 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 j /______________
William Smerdon, Deputy City Clerk