CITY OF BRAWLEY
March 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: Hamby, Rebollar, Wharton, Nava
PRESENT VIA ZOOM: Castro
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION: CM Hamby
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Tony Villon.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The was approved m/s/c Rebollar/Hamby 4-0
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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, March 7, 2023.
The public may also attend via Zoom.
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. Public Comments Not on the Agenda
1. Liz Parga appeared and made comments regarding her concerns about her mental health and crime. Her comments may be viewed at: http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
2. Deb Smerdon made comments regarding traffic on the Plaza. His comments may be viewed at: http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
3. Carol Brock made comments regarding the need for a revised noise ordinance. Her comments may be viewed at: http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
4. Jay Rollins made comments about the fences at Meserve Park. His comments may be viewed at:
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5. Jody Rollins made comments about the playground at Meserve Park. Her comments may be viewed at: http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
6. Elizabeth Machado made comments about the need for a revised noise ordinance.
Her comments may be viewed at: http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
7. Tony Machado made comments about the need for a revised noise ordinance. His comments may be viewed at: http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ b. Presentation of a Proclamation in recognition of the achievements of Robert Platt. Presented by George A. Nava, Mayor of the City of Brawley.
Mayor Nava presented a Proclamation to Robert Platt honoring his achievements with the Brawley Union High School Wrestling Team. The presentation may be viewed at:
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c. Presentation of the Imperial Valley Food Bank. Presented by Sara Griffen, Executive Director.
Ms. Griffen made a presentation to Council. It 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 Rebollar/Wharton 4-0 http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ a. Approved City Council Minutes: February 21, 2023.
b. Approved Accounts Payable: February 11, 2023 to February 24, 2023.
c. Received Development Impact Fee Reports for fiscal year 2021/22.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager had no report.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
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a. Discussion and potential action to approve Resolution 2023-_ of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California appointing William S. Smerdon to the position of Acting City Treasurer until such time as a successor Finance Director is appointed. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager
The Council approved the Resolution appointing William S. Smerdon as Acting City Treasurer. m/s/c Wharton/Rebollar 4-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ b. Discussion and potential action to approve Resolution No. 2023-_ of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California appointing Brawley Union High School District (BURS) Trustee Joel Gonzalez to the Brawley Parks & Recreation Commission. Appointment term ending June 30, 2024. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager.
The Council approved the Resolution appointing Joel Gonzalez to the Brawley Parks and Recreation Commission. m/s/c Rebollar/Wharton 4-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ c. Discussion and potential action to approve Resolution No. 2023- of the City Council of the City of Brawley, California Appointing one member to the Brawley Library Board of Trustees with the term ending June 30, 2025. Presented by Petra Ortega, Library Manager.
The Council approved the Resolution appointing Leah Pendley to the Library Board of Trustee. m/s/c Rebollar/Wharton 4-0.
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d. Discussion and potential action to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-_ amending City of Brawley Municipal Code Chapter 15 (Solid Waste) requiring Commercial "Solid Waste Bins" to be outfitted with padlock upon direction from City officials. This revision further cleans up outdated language for clarity. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
The Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-_. m/s/c Wharton/Rebollar 4-0.
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6. 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.
7. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney had no report
8. 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.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
William Srnerdon, Deputy City Clerk
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