CITY OF BRAWLEY
February 7, 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
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INVOCATION: CM Hamby
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Fire Chief York.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The Mayor announced that items Sc and 5f will be pulled from the agenda. Council Member Rebollar requested the item 3a be pulled from the consent agenda to be discussed during regular business. The amended agenda with items 5c and 5f pulled and item 3a move to regular business was approved m/s/c Rebollar/Hamby 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 [email protected] or call 760-351-3080 any time before 2:00 pm, February 7, 2023. The public may also attend via Zoom.
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Notice of the procedure is provided for making requests for such reasonable accommodation is provided with the notice of the public meeting.
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Public Comments Not on the Agenda
Carol Brock made comments regarding noise coming from Club 805. Her comments may be viewed at:
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2. Lori Gibson made comments regarding noise coming from Club 805. Her comments may be viewed at:
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3. Antonio Calderon made comments regarding noise from Club 805. His comments may be viewed at:
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4. Tony Machado made comments regarding noise from Club 805. His comments may be viewed at:
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5. Ms. Morales and Ms. Galvan made comments regarding upgrades needed at Ridge Park. Their comments may be viewed at:
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b, Introduction of the City of Brawley Police Department's three (3) new Police Officers. Presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
Chief Duran introduced three new officers and the Department's new working K-9. The introductions may be viewed at:
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Presentation of the Farmworkers Institution of Education & Leadership Development (FIELD).
Presented by Nancy Murrieta, Student Services Coordinator.
Ms. Murrieta 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
b. Approved Approve Accounts Payable: January 07, 2023 to January 27, 2023. c. Received and filed the Second Fiscal Year 2022/23 Treasury Report for Quarter Ended December 31, 2022.
d. 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. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager reported the plans for Food Truck Friday. The City Manager reported about the impact of tax-exempt parcels. The City Manager's comments may be viewed at:
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5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
3 a. (Pulled from Consent Agenda). City Council Minutes: January 17, 2023.
The minutes refer to an incomplete video of the Council Meeting. The Council directed that the reference to the video be changed to the official audio recording of the minutes. With that change the minutes were approved. m/s/c/ Castro/Rebollar 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
a. Approve the Agreement to Defer Construction of the Offsite Improvements for a period of three (3) years related to the 899 Main Street, Brawley, Ca., APN: 047-351- 004 project, Conditional Use Permit 20-02 (CUP). Presented by Tyler Salcido, City Manager The Council approved the request to defer offsite improvements. m/s/c Castro/Rebollar 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
b. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Second Quarter Budget Report and approve the recommended budget adjustments. Presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
The Council received and directed that Fiscal Year 2022/23 Second Quarter Budget Report be filed and approve the recommended budget adjustments. m/s/c Hamby/Wharton 5-0.
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c. Review and approve the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget Timeline. Presented by Karla Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer.
This matter was pulled from the agenda.
d. Review and potential action to approve Professional Services Agreement with Dutton Consulting for services to assist City staff in management, review, and processing of the proposed Rancho Los Lagos Specific Plan, annexation process and technical studies. This agreement is a not to exceed amount of $75,110.00. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager
The Council approved Professional Services Agreement with Dutton Consulting. m/s/c Castro/Wharton 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ e. Potential action to approve training request for staff (Chief Jimmy Duran, Commander Jonathan Blackstone and Administrative Agent Diana Diaz) to attend California Gun Laws and Concealed Weapons Coordinator Conference. Presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
The Council approved the training request. m/s/c Rebollar/Hamby 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
f. Discuss and approve first reading of Ordinance No. 2023- _ Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brawley amending Chapter 27 of the City of Brawley Municipal Code for the purpose of adopting language and development standards for digital signs.
Presented by Andrea Montano, Assistant Planner
This matter was pulled from the agenda.
g. Discuss and approve Public Benefit Signage Area as proposed by Staff that would allow 4 digital signs in the City's downtown plaza area: Police Department, City Hall, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Brawley Playhouse Theater. Presented by Andrea Montano, Assistant Planner.
The Council discussed the matter; however, it became clear that the direction that the Council had in mind for this item far exceeded the matter on the Council's agenda.
Therefore, at the suggestion of the City Attorney, the Mayor tabled the item to be placed on the agenda for the next Council meeting.
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6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
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. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
7. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
The City Council reports are available on the City of Brawley's website and are available on the City's audio record of the meeting.
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8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney reported that new Brown Act requirements will commence at the end of the month, and with the planned termination of the COVID state of emergency by the Governor, an item will be placed on Council's agenda to terminate the City's declaration of emergency.
9. CLOSED SESSION:
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a. 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 LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 2 cases.
The case was discussed and Council provided direction to the City Attorney and Staff. c. Agency Designated Representative: Tyler Salcido, City Manager Employee Organizations:
Brawley Public Safety Employees Association (BPSEA)
Information was provided to the Council by the Agency's designated representative.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Willia Smerdon, Deputy City Clerk