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, m/s/c Nava/Hamby 5-0
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Couchman, Nava, Castro, Hamby and Wharton.
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a. Approved City Council Minutes: August 2, 2022.
b.Approved Accounts Payable: July 23, 2022 through September 9, 2022. c.
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4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager gave reports on the following items:
The City's Safe Route to School plan;a.
b.The Community Clean Up event scheduled for October 22, 2022; and The City staff's response to the hurricane storm event.c.
The City Manager's comments may be viewed at:
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/Castro 5-0
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a. Dana Mendoza introduced the Cattle Call Queens and gave an update of the annual Cattle Call Queen events. Her comments may be viewed at:
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 No. 2022- 08 Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California, Amending Chapter 21A of the Brawley Municipal Code regarding Purchasing and Contracting procedures.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
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The request was approved, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0
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The City Council approved the request, m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0.
Review and approve proposal by Gafcon, Inc. for suitability and assessment review of Brawley's Decommissioned Water Treatment Plant (WTP) for development, demolition cost and required site improvements. Further authorize City Manager to execute agreement with Gafcon Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $42,000.00. Presented by Tyler Salcido, City Manager.
The City Council approved the proposed MOU and delegated authority to the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City, m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0.
Review and approve the closure of Leonard Street between S. Cesar Chavez Street and S. Adams Street and the alleyway from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, and waive the street closure fee for Saint Margaret Mary's Kermes. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks & Recreation Manager.
At the request of Council members Nava and Castro this matter was tabled until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.
Discuss and approve the street closure of a portion of Cattle Call Drive for Best S.T.E.P.
Forward's third annual Soap Box Race at Cattle Call Park. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks & Recreation Manager.
The Council approved the proposed the proposed street closure and fee waiver request, m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0.
By a separate motion the Council approved the request to sell alcohol at Cattle Call events, m/s/c Nava/Castro - Ayes: Nava, Castro, Couchman, Wharton; Nay: Hamby. d. Discussion and potential action to authorize the City Manager to Sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Brawley and the City of El Centro for Tree Planting in the City of Brawley for the Imperial Valley Urban Forest Project. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks & Recreation Manager,
b. Discuss and approve street closure to segment of Main Street and various select intersections for annual Cattle Call events. Chamber of Commerce for Greater Brawley further request waiver of fees associated with the event and be allowed the sale of alcohol during Cattle Call Events. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks & Recreation Manager.
The Council approved the amended Joint Powers Agreement, m/s/c Wharton/Nava 5-0. g-
The Council approved the proposed amended policy, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0. h.
The Council approved the proposed expenditure, m/s/c Castro/Nava 5-0. i.
The Council approved the recommendation to pay the fine, m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0. 6JNFPRMATIONAL REPORTS:
7. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
The City Council reports are available on the City of Brawley's website:
The Report is contained in the backup material attached to the Council's agenda for this meeting.
Discuss, review and approve awarding up to $84,616.00 for Broadband Infrastructure improvements at Fire Station 2 with installation of fiber optic cabling. Further authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Imperial Valley Telecommunications Authority (IVTA) for completion of the upgrades. Presented by Armando Garibay, Information Technology Director.
Discuss, review and approve payment of mandatory minimum fine in the amount of 10,350.00 to the State Water Resources Control Board. Violations occurred during July and September of 2021 for effluent discharge of E -coli exceedances. Presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director.
Discussion and review potential action to approve, and adopt Resolution of the City of Brawley amending the Brawley Police Department Recruitment Policy 153-2. Presented by Chief Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
f. Discuss and approve the IVRMA Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement to include new Cal Recycle laws and regulations concerning recycling of green waste.
Presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director.
a. Update on City of Brawley Declaration of Local Emergency as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
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.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
William Smerdon, Deputy City Clerk
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