REGULAR MEETING:
INVOCATION:CM Hamby
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:CM Nava
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The agenda was approved, m/s/c Nava/Hamby 3-0
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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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CITY OF BRAWLEY
November 15, 2022
Mayor Couchman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting PRESENT: Couchman, Nava, and Hamby. Castro arrived at 6:08 p.m.
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Public Comments Not on the Agendaa.
a. Approved City Council Minutes: November 1, 2022.
b. Approved Accounts Payable: October 22nd to October 4, 2022. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php2meeting
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager reported on the following:
November 22nd, a local artist showcase;
c. The tree lighting event will take place on December 8, 2022; and 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.
a. Cattle Call consisted of ten days of good events in the City. City staff did a great job in support of the events and the City Manager expressed his thanks for the great work;
2. Gil Rebollar made comments about how is looking forward to working with Council and Staff. His comments may be viewed at:
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1. Ronna Fox made comments regarding assistance provided to the school by Brawley PD, and announced a COVID testing clinic available through the school. Her 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/Hamby 3-0
b. There will be an event at the library on
5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
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The City Manager's report may be viewed at:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting d. The City Manager explained that planned improvements to the Lions Center have been delayed by a hold up at HCD. Staff is working to move the project forward.
The Council approved and accepted the grant and approved the associated budget adjustments and authorized the City Manager to sign necessary documents, m/s/c Nava/Hamby 4-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting Approve and accept $10,097 from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for purchase of safety equipment (ballistic shields). Further approve associated budget adjustments and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all grant related documents. Presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
Discuss potential action to approve a Resolution of the City of Brawley in support of Imperial Irrigation District's funding proposal under the Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation's Small Surface and Groundwater Storage Program Presented by Antonio Ortega, Govt. Affairs and Communications - Imperial Irrigation District.
The Council approved the continued participation in the program, m/s/c Hamby/Castro 4-0 http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting d. Discuss and approve acceptance of one-time grant funds provided by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area to purchase Police detection canine and associated expenses. This Police K9 will be trained in the detection of firearms and currency providing the Police Department with a tool to deter violent criminal activity related to drug smuggling and street level sales of narcotics in and around the City of Brawley. Presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
The Council approved and accepted the grant funds, m/s/c Castro/Hamby 4-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting e. Approve and accept by resolution grant award from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Community Orientated Policing Services (COPS), FY2022 COPS Hiring Program (CHP). This grant in the amount of $1,348,996 provides funding for the The Council approved the resolution, m/s/c Nava/Hamby 4-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting b. Review and approve the Brawley Police Department to sign an amended State Plan of Operation (SPO) with the State to continue our Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) Program. This program provides Department of Defense excess equipment to local law enforcement agencies. Presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
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The Council approved the first reading of the ordinance, m/s/c Castro/Nava 4-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting g. Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2022-of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California, Approving the Local Roadway Safety Plan 2022 (LRSP). Prepared by STC Traffic, Inc. towards the City's goal to work with local safety partners developing a plan to identify safety needs and solutions to reduce fatalities and injury collisions in the City of Brawley. This plan also improves the City's competitive position of grant funding for capital improvement projects. Presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
The Council approved and accepted the grant funds, m/s/c Nava/Castro 4-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting f. Discuss and approve first reading of Ordinance No. 2022-Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brawley amending Chapter 7 of the City of Brawley Municipal Code and reenacting a new Chapter 7. The proposed Ordinance adopts new 2022 California Building Standards Code that becomes effective January 1, 2023, with current 2019 California Building Standards Code no longer applicable to new permit applications. In addition, further find this action exempt from Environmental Review Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, Sec 15061(b)(3). Presented by Oscar Escalante, Interim Building Official and Juan Rodelo, Fire Marshal.
The Council approved and adopted the resolution, m/s/c Nava/Castro 4-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting h. Discuss and approve award of contract for project No. 2021-06 (Legion Street from Highway 86 to Western Avenue) to Rove Engineering. Contract amount of $1,040,591.50, with authorize 10% contingency in the amount of $104,059.15, for a total project amount of $1,144,650.65. Further authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation in relation to this project. Presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
The Council approved and awarded the contract to Rove Engineering, m/s/c Nava/Hamby 4-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting Discuss and approve award of contract for project No. 2021-07 (Western Avenue from Wildcat Drive to Legion Street) to Rove Engineering. Contract amount of $2,094,910.55, with authorize 10% contingency in the amount of $209,491.06 for a total project amount of $2,304,401.61. Further authorize the City Manager to execute all hiring of five (5) police officers in an effort to increase the department's community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts. Further authorize the City Manager and Police Chief to execute all grant agreements and other required documents. Presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
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6. PUBLIC HEARING:
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7. STUDY SESSIONS:
8. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The presentation and Council comments may be viewed at:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting a. Presentation of the North Area Water Study, prepared by Lee & Ro Engineers, examining the City's existing water supply conditions and necessary improvements moving forward. Presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
The Study Session may be viewed at:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting Council gave direction to staff to develop appropriate standards and to bring the issue back to Council for further consideration.
After the presentation the Mayor opened the hearing for public comments at 6:52 p.m., there being no comments, the Mayor closed the hearing at 6:53 p.m.
The Council approved and awarded the contract to Rove Engineering, m/s/c Nava/Hamby 4-0.
Conduct Public Hearing, as required by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), to review results of the senior citizen utility billing assistance grant program, provide comments and provide public notice of the closure and remittal of remaining fully expended program funds totaling $126,725.00. Presented by Silvia Luna, Finance Manager.
documentation in relation to this project. Presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
The Study Session may be viewed at:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting b. Review and/or provide additional guidance to staff regarding the use of Public Benefit Signage within the Downtown Specific Plan. Council adopted the City of Brawley's Downtown Specific Plan in December 2012 to serve as a guide in the redevelopment of the City's Downtown. In the Specific Plan, there are guidelines and standards for sign types and design. Presented by Andrea Montano, Assistant Planner.
10. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney had no report
11. CLOSED SESSION:
a.
Information was provided to the City Council by the City Attorney.
Direction was given by the City Council to the City's negotiator.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
The City Council reports are available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting a. Update on City of Brawley Declaration of Local Emergency as a result of the COVID19 Pandemic. Presented by Fire Chief Mike York
The report is contained in the back up material for the agenda, having considered the report, the Council did not have the Fire Chief make an additional report.
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 , ______________William Smerdon, Deputy City Clerk
b. Cal. Govt. Code Section 54956.8 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property:
1455 East Magnolia
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating Party: Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Under Negotiation:
Terms of Potential Lease Renewal
9. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS: http://brawlev.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php7meeting