Mayor Couchman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
CM HambyINVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:CM Castro
1. CITY COUNCIL TOUR OF THE CITY:
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
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.
3. 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.
Prior to the commencement of the Council Meeting the City Council and various staff members met at 154 So. Plaza, Brawley, Ca. and boarded and road an ICTC bus for the purpose of touring the City along the normal bus route. No City business was discussed during this tour.
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The agenda was approved with corrections noted by the City Manager, m/s/c Hamby/Castro 5- 0 The public may attend in person the City asks that anyone in attendance this is not fully vaccinated wear a mask. The public may choose to be outside the 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, August 2, 2022.
The public may also attend via Zoom.
CITY OF BRAWLEY
August 2, 2022
Couchman, Nava, Castro, Hamby and Wharton.
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Approved City Council Minutes: July 9, 2022.a.
b.Approved Accounts Payable: July 9 through July 22, 2022. c.
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Members of the public are allowed to observe and address public meetings via Zoom or through other electronic means.
Detective Schleyer made a presentation regarding the BPSEA's plan to hold its annual Summer Splash party on August 27, 2022. His comments may be viewed at:
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.
Approved Police Policy 709, Military Equipment Inventory and second reading of City Ordinance 2022-in accordance with Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481) codified in Government Code sections 7070 through 7075.
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 Final Map for 451 Best Road as presented, reviewed for compliance with the Subdivision Ordinance and Subdivision Map Act..
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4, 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
Meeting ID: 813 3132 0071
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Received and File Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2021/22 Treasury Report ending June 30, 2022.
5. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager had no report.
6. REGULAR BUSINESS:
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The City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0. e.
Discussion and potential action to Adopt Resolution No. 2022-of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California, adopting the proposed citywide Surplus Property and Equipment Policy presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
The Council directed that the policy be modified to increase the City Manager's authority to dispose of surplus property up to $3,000 in value and to increase the City Manager's along with the City Attorney's authority to dispose of surplus property up to $5,000 in value. The policy was approved as modified, m/s/c Castro/Hamby 5-0 The Council adopted the ordinance as an urgency ordinance to take effect immediately, m/s/c Wharton/Castro 5-0.
Discussion and potential action to Adopt Resolution 2022 -Adopting a Purchasing and Contracting Policy for the City of Brawley presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
Discussion and potential action to Review and Approve Ordinance 2022-Prohibiting Wasteful Use of Water and Establishing Restriction on Water Use Meeting State Conservation Standards. (Governor Newsom Executive Order N7-22, March 28, 2022) presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
The Council approved the proposed amendment to the Professional Services Agreement, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0.
d. Discussion and potential action to Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 2022-of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California, amending Chapter 21A of the Brawley Municipal Code regarding Purchasing and Contracting procedures presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer,
b. Discussion and potential action to Review and Approve proposed Amendment No. 2 of City of Brawley Professional Services Agreement with Lee & Ro, Inc. Services to prepare an Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment in the 3 amount of $10,378.00 and total contract not to exceed value of $61,485.00 presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
The Council approved the Professional Services Agreement, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0. g-
The Council approved the Professional Services Agreement, m/s/c Castro/Nava 5-0. i.
The Council approved the request for travel and expenses, m/s/c Nava/Hamby 5-0.
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The Council approved Resolution No. 2018 and re-appointed Mr. Kelley, Mr. Osterkamp and Mr. Floyd for an additional term ending June 30, 2024. m/s/c Wharton/Nava 5-0.
The Council approved the agreement for third-party engineering service, m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0.
Discussion and potential action to Approve for travel and expenses to Roseville, CA for Firefighter Albert Sabala to attend Hazardous Materials Training presented by Mike York, Fire Chief.
Discussion and Potential Action to Approve Resolution No. 2018-: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California Appointing Members to the Brawley Airport Advisory Commission with Terms Ending June 30, 2024.
Discussion and potential action to Review and Approve Professional Services Agreement with BJ Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for third-party engineering services associated with Luckey Ranch Development presented by Tyler Salcido, City Manager.
The motion made and passed to approve item d, also included adopting Resolution 2022-
f. Discussion and potential action to Review and Approve Professional Services Agreement with Development Management Group Inc. Agreement, not to exceed amount of $50,000.00, for the preparation of an Economic, Employment and Fiscal Impact Analysis associated with potential annexation of Rancho Los Lagos presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
h. Discussion and potential action to Review and Approve Professional Services Agreements with PixaBytes Solutions, Inc. for installation of video security system providing 24 hours security of more than 10 City owned facilities and grounds and authorize the City Manager to execute said agreements of project/contract amounts totaling $109,251.08 presented by Tyler Salcido, City Manager.
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7. STUDY SESSIONS:
8. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
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The report may be viewed at:
9. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
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b. Monthly Staffing Report for August 2022.
June 2022 Record of Building Permits.c.
Update on City of Brawley Declaration of Local Emergency as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Council approved Resolution No. 2018 and re-appointed Mr. Rebollar and Ms.
Lorenzen for an additional term ending June 30, 2025. m/s/c Wharton/Nava 5-0.
Discussion and Potential Action to Approve Resolution No. 2018- : Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California Appointing Members to the Brawley Parks & Recreation Commission with Terms Ending June 30, 2025.
The Council approved Resolution No. 2018 and re-appointed Ms. Benavides and Mr.
Estrada for an additional term ending June 30, 2025. m/s/c Wharton/Nava 5-0.
The Report is contained in the backup material attached to the Council's agenda for this meeting.
The Report is contained in the backup material attached to the Council's agenda for this meeting.
Council made various comments. The study session and Council input may be viewed at:
Update on upcoming Construction Projects and Grants presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
a. Discussion and potential staff direction on any items revealed by the bus tour k. Discussion and Potential Action to Approve Resolution No. 2018- : Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California Appointing Members to the Brawley Library Board of Trustees with Terms Ending June 30, 2025.
10. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
The City Council reports are available on the City of Brawley's website:
11. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney deferred his report until closed session.
12. CLOSED SESSION:
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Information was provided to the City Council by the City Attorney.
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
William Smerdon, Deputy City Clerk
The Report is contained in the backup material attached to the Council's agenda for this meeting.
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 Council and Council gave direction to the agency negotiator.
b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
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