REGULAR MEETING:
None
INVOCATION:CM Hamby
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Armando Garibay, City of Brawley IT Director
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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CITY OF BRAWLEY
December 20, 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.
The agenda was approved, m/s/c Rebollar/Wharton/5-0
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video . php?meeting=255&video=PXlonTBby8l&yt=l Mayor Nava called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php?meeting=255&video=PXlonTBby8l&yt=l PRESENT: Nava, Castro, Wharton, Rebollar and Hamby.
PRESENT VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT:
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The Council approved street closure and waiver of fees for the event m/s/c Castro/Rebollar/5-0
The Council approved sale of alcohol at the event
m/s/c Castro/Rebollar/4-1-0 Council Member Hamby voting No. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php?meeting=255&video=PXlonTBby8l&yt=l The Council approved rate increase.
m/s/c Castro/Wharton 4-1-0 Council Member Rebollar voting No. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video . php?meeting=255&video=PXlonTBby8l&yt=l Review and approve awarding up to $110,348.33 for up to five years to purchase and implement a citywide Unified Communication as a Service (UCaaS) Contract with RingCentral, Inc., and further authorize the City Manager to execute contract and agreements. Presented by Armando Garibay, Director of Information Technology.
Discuss and approve a 4% consumer price index (CPI) rate increase to current refuse services for commercial and residential customer's in the City of Brawley provided by Republic Services effective January 1, 2023. Presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer. Additional comments provided by George Taylor of Republic.
The Council approved authorization to receive grant funding, m/s/c Castro/Hamby/5-0 http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php?meeting=255&video=PXlonTBby8l&yt=l e. Discuss and approve Chamber of Commerce for Greater Brawley request for street closure of Main Street between East and West Plaza Street. This request is in support of the IV International Brisket Cook-Off event. Further request for waiver of all City fees associated with street closure and allow the sale of alcohol during the event. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager.
The Council approved contract with RingCentral. m/s/c Rebollar/Hamby/5-0 http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php?meeting=255&video=PXlonTBby8l&yt=l d. Discussion and potential action to approve Resolution 2022-, to accept $33,310 grant from the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation. This grant will fund the construction of a T-Ball field to support expansion of the Brawley Boys and Girls Club of Imperial Valley T-Ball program.
ALTERNATEDELEGATE
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
LIAISON ALTERNATE
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7. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
The City Council reports are available on the City of Brawley's website:
http://brawley.thepublicspectru rn.org/view_video. php?meeting=255&video=PXlonTBby8l&yt=l 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. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php?meeting=255&video=PXlonTBby8l&yt=l Update on City of Brawley Declaration of Local Emergency as a result of the C0VID19Pandemic. Presented by Fire Chief Mike York
f. Discussion and Potential Action on Mayoral Appointment of City Council Members to Boards, Commissions and Committees for 2023.
Brawley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Imperial County Air Pollution District Board of Directors Imperial County Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) Imperial County Film Commission
Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC)
Imperial County Local Transportation Authority (LTA)
Imperial County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) League of California Cities
North County Coalition of the Arts (NOCCA)
Imperial County Workforce & Economic
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Joint Powers Authority (AVAJPA) California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
Southern California Assn, of Governments (SCAG) General Association of California Cities Allied with Prisons (ACCAP) Imperial County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Hamby
Rebollar
Castro
Castro
Nava
Nava
Nava
Wharton
Rebollar
Rebollar
Escalante
Nava
Nava
Nava
Castro
Rebollar
Wharton
Rebollar
Castro
Castro
Castro
Castro
Wharton
Hamby
Wharton
Wharton
Wharton
Castro
Hamby
Nava
Salcido
Wharton
Wharton
Castro
Hamby
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES WITH COUNCIL REPRESENTATION December 20, 2022
Airport Advisory Commission Wharton
Imperial Valley Housing Authority Castro
Library Board of Trustees Hamby
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Hamby
Planning Commission Hamby
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/view_video.php?meeting=255&video=PXlonTBby8l&yt=l
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney not present
9. CLOSED SESSION:
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Information was provided to the City Council by the City Manager. b. CAL. GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.8 (CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS.
Direction was given by the City Council to staff.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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 Property: 1455 East Magnolia Agency Negotiator: City Manager Negotiating Party:
Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Under Negotiation: Terms of Potential Lease Renewal.
Tyler^fcido, City Manager