CITY OF BRAWLEY
January 17, 2023
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.
REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Nava called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Nava, Castro, Wharton, Hamby, Rebollar
PRESENT VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT: None
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INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CM Hamby
City Attorney Smerdon
The agenda was approved m/s/c Rebollar/Wharton 5-0
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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 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 MramosP brawler-ca.pov or call 760-351-3080 anytime before 2:00 pm, January 17, 2023. The public may also attend via Zoom.
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a. Public Comments Not on the Agenda
Mario Renteria, representative for Senator Steve Padilla made comments. His comments may be viewed at: httP:Hbrawley.thepublicspectrum.org/index.php
2. Joel Velarde made comments regarding his club's need for a location to conduct wrestling practice. His comments may be viewed at:
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3. Carol Cox made comments regarding noise from 805 Bar & Grill. Her comments may be viewed at: httP.Hbrawley.thepublicspectrum.org/index.php
4. Johnny Samples made comments via Zoom. His comments may be viewed at:
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b. Brawley Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District update. Presented by Damon Sorenson, PMHD Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Sorenson and Ms. Santillan made comments. Their comments may be viewed at:
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C. San Diego & Imperial County Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC) presentation on available services, training and support available to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Presented by Viridiana Rosales -Trujillo, Manager & Business Project Advisor.
Ms. Rosales -Trujillo made comments. Her comments 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 Wharton/Castro 5-0
a. Approved City Council Minutes: December 20, 2022.
Approved Accounts Payable: December 10, 2022 to January 6, 2023. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/index.php
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager deferred his report to time.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
a. Review and accept grant funds in the amount of $2500.00 awarded to Supervisory Clerk Itzajana Ortega to attend the American Library Association LibLearnX conference. Further approve travel over 500 miles to event location in New Orleans, LA. Presented by Petra Ortega, Library Manager.
The Council accepted the grant funds and approved the request for travel. m/s/c Wharton/Castro 5-0, httP:Hbrawley.thepublicspectrum.org/index.php b. Discuss and approve Resolution 2023- , of the City Council of the City of Brawley, acting in its capacity as the Successor Agency to the Brawley Community Redevelopment Agency, declaring pursuant to California Government Code § 54221 that the real property identified as APN 047-050-021 is designated as exempt surplus land and not necessary for the Successor Agency's use at this time. Further finding that such declaration is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, and taking related actions. Presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
The Council approved Resolution 2023-_. m/s/c Rebollar/Hamby 5-0. httP:Hbrawley.thepublicspectrum.org/index.php
c. Discuss and approve Resolution 2023- , of the City Council of the City of Brawley, acting in its capacity as the Successor Agency to the Brawley Community Redevelopment Agency, authorizing the transfer of the real property identified as APN 047-050-021, to the City of Brawley for essential water works government purposes.
Presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
The Council approved Resolution 2023-_. m/s/c Castro/Rebollar 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/index.php
d. Discuss and approve Resolution 2023- , authorizing the acceptance of the transfer of the real property identified as APN 047-050-021, from the Successor Agency to the City of Brawley for essential water works government purposes. Presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
The Council approved Resolution 2023-_. m/s/c Hamby/Wharton 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/index.php
e. Adopt Resolution No. 2023- J to approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Brawley Community Redevelopment Agency for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2034 and direct staff to submit approved reports to the Countywide Oversight Board ("Oversight Board"), Imperial County Auditor -Controller, the State of California Controller, and the Department of Finance ("DOF"). Presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
The Council approved Resolution 2023-_. m/s/c Wharton/Rebollar 5-0. http'Hbrawley.thepublicspectrum.org/index.php
f. Adopt Resolution No. 2023- J to approve the Last and Final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for Brawley Community Redevelopment Agency for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2037. Further direct staff to submit approved reports to the Countywide Oversight Board ("Oversight Board"), Imperial County Auditor Controller, the State of California Controller, and the Department of Finance ("DOF" ). Presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer
The Council approved Resolution 2023-_. m/s/c Rebollar/Wharton 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/index.php
g. Review, discuss and potential action to approve a Letter of Support to the City of Calexico for the Resolution adopted December 29, 2022. Resolution 2022-79 of the City of Calexico was action taken to proclaim the existence of a local emergency due to the releasing of a substantial number of immigrants seeking asylum into the City of Calexico by the Department of Homeland Security. Presented by Council Member Gil Rebollar, Brawley City Council.
The Council approved the proposed letter of support. m/s/c Rebollar/Castro 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/index.php
5. STUDY SESSION
Review, discuss and provide comments and/or additional direction to Staff regarding proposed digital sign designs for City Hall.
The Council gave direction to staff. Council's direction may be viewed at:
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7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
a. Update on City of Brawley Declaration of Local Emergency as a result of the COVIDI9 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.
8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
The City Council reports are available on the City of Brawley's website:
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9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney deferred his report to closed session.
9. CLOSED SESSION:
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 Information was provided to the City Council by the City Attorney. b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency designated representatives: City Manager. Unrepresented employee: Part Time Employees.
Direction was given to the City's negotiators.
c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 2 cases.
One of the two cases was resolved prior to the meeting and was not discussed. The second case was discussed and Council provided direction to the City Attorney and Staff.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Williajp{nerAon, Deputy City Clerk