REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Couchman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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INVOCATION:CM Castro
CM WhartonPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM Meeting ID: 876 9539 3304
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.
The agenda was approved, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 4-0
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CITY OF BRAWLEY
November 1, 2022
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.
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Approved City Council Minutes: October 18, 2022.a.
b. Approved Accounts Payable: October 8th to October 21, 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.
Members of the public are allowed to observe and address public meetings via Zoom or through other electronic means.
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.
The Presentation on Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and Safe Routes program. Did not occur, the presenter was not available.
2. Natalie Vasquez made comments about vagrants camping near her home. Her comments may be viewed at:
Public Comments Not on the Agenda
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1. John Grass made comments regarding various Lithium Valley workshops. His comments may be viewed at:
Presentation of Proclamation in Honor of the 1972 Brawley Babe Ruth 13 year-old All Star team and their winning the Babe Ruth Baseball Southwest Regional Championship title. Presented by Ron Medina. Mayor Couchman presented to proclamation. The presentation and comments may be viewed at:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting Presentation on Brawley Police Department Explorer Program. Presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police. Chief Duran made introductions. They may be viewed at:
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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/Wharton 4-0 http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
a. Monthly Staffing Report for October 2022.
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7. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
The- City Council reports are available on the City of Brawley's website:
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8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Manager's report may be viewed at:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting The Report is contained in the backup material attached to the Council's agenda for this meeting.
The City Manager reported that the Cattle Call Parade Chair Protocol is available on the City's website.
The Council approved the street closure request and waived the required fee. m/s/c Nava/Wharton 4-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting The Council approved the street closure request and waived the required fee. m/s/c Nava/Castro 4-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting d. Received and filed the First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022/23 Treasury Report for Quarter Ended September 30, 2022.
b. Discuss and Approve Hidalgo Society's request for waiver of the $500.00 fee for street closure. The partial closure of J street will accommodate Hidalgo Society's Noche de Fiesta event on Thursday, November 10, 2022 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm. This event celebrates Latin American culture and is filled with food, music, and fun. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks & Recreation Manager
a. Discuss and approve the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Brawley's request for street closure and waiver of fees. The closure of Main Street is to accommodate the annual Santa's Local Workshop to be held Friday, December 8, 2022, from noon to 10:00 pm. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks & Recreation Manager.
The City Attorney had no report
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9. CLOSED SESSION:
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Information was provided to the City Council by the City Attorney.
Direction was given by the City Council to staff.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 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 b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (C.G.C §54956.9) Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One (1) Cases