REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Couchman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION:Sean Orviso
CM HambyPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. 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.
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Couchman, Nava, Castro, Wharton, Hamby
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CITY OF BRAWLEY
December 6, 2022
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, December 6, 2022. The public may also attend via Zoom.
The agenda was approved with a correction to item 5(c) substituting "Brawley Elementary School District" for "Brawley Union High School District," m/s/c Wharton/Castro 5-0
Public Comments Not on the Agendaa.
Approved City Council Minutes: November 15, 2022.a.
Approved Accounts Payable: November 5th to November 25th, 2022.b. c.
d.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
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 teleph on ica I ly or through other electronic means in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") are in place.
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 5-0
Notice of the procedure is provided for making requests for such reasonable accommodation is provided with the notice of the public meeting.
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- Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California, 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.
Meeting ID: 875 7487 0657
Passcode:155131
2. Calexico Council Member Camino Garcia made comments regarding Mayor Couchman's service to the community. His comments may be viewed at:
1. Sean Orviso made comments regarding issues concerning the alley behind Christ Community Church and the Legion. His comments may be viewed at:
The City Manager reported on the following:
Both contracts for the Lions Center projects have been received from the State;a. b. Santa will be touring the City for five days a map and tracker of his route are available; The City Manager's report may be viewed at:
5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
c.
The Council authorized the requested Change Order No. 2 and authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0.
The Council approved and filed the report and approved the proposed carryovers and allocations to reserves, m/s/c Hamby/Castro 5-0.
The Council received, approved and filed the report, and approved the proposed budget adjustments, m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0.
Review, discuss, and approve a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Brawley and Brawley Elementary School District to Furnish a School Resource Officer and authorize the Chief of Police and City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
The Council approved the proposed Memorandum of Understanding and authorized the Chief of Police and City Manager to execute the Agreement, m/s/c Wharton/Hamby 5-
0. d. Authorize Contract Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2021-02 (Water Treatment Plant Valve and Actuator Replacement) for the replacement and rebuilding of various items for a total of $8,855.16 to Cora Constructors, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation in relation to this project. Presented by Guillermo Sillas, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
a. Receive, approve and file the 2021/22 General Fund Year-End Budget Report. Further, approve amended budget carryovers from fiscal year 2021/22 to fiscal year 2022/23, and allocations to reserves. Presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer. b. Receive, approve and file the Fiscal Year 2022/23 First Quarter Budget Report and approve the recommended budget adjustments. Presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
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7. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
The City Council reports are available on the City of Brawley's website:
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
9. CLOSED SESSION:
a.
Information was provided to the City Council by the City Attorney. b. Cal. Govt. Code Section 54956.8 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Direction was given by the City Council to the City's negotiator.
The report is contained in the back up material for the agenda, having considered the report, the Council did not have the Human Resource Manager make an additional report.
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.
The City Attorney reported that he will be out of the country for one week but will be available to staff via email.
1. Property:
1455 East Magnolia
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating Party: Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Under Negotiation:
Terms of Potential Lease Renewal
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 Monthly Staffing Report for October 2022. Presented by Silvia Salazar, Human Resources Manager.
2. Property:
W 124.8FT OF E149.8FT OF S 199FT OF N 229FT LOTI BLK123 TSTE b. Update on City of Brawley Declaration of Local Emergency as a result of the COVID19 Pandemic. Presented by Fire Chief Mike York
Direction was given by the City Council to the City's negotiator.
Direction was given by the City Council to the City's negotiator.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
3. Property: South East Corner Tract 71, Township 13 South, Park Side Estates Agency Negotiator: City Manager Negotiation Party: Brawley Elementary School District (BESD) W 124.8FT OF E149.8FT OF S 229FT OF N 458FT LOT 1 BLK123 TSTE Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiation Party: G4 Construction
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William Smerdon, Deputy City Clerk