CITY OF BRAWLEY
March 21, 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, Castro, Nava
PRESENT VIA ZOOM:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION: CM Hamby
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Palomares
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The was approved m/s/c Hamby/Rebollar 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 iramos brawley-ca.gov or call 760-351-3080 anytime before 2:00 pm, March 21, 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. Daniel Cordero from the Department of Toxic Substance Control made comments regarding an upcoming meeting concerning the Puregrow cleanup. His comments may be viewed at:
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b. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Autism Awareness. Presented by Gloria Brambila, Mother and Volunteer Advocate.
Ms. Brambila made comments and Mayor Nava presented a Proclamation in recognition of Autism Awareness. The presentation 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/Rebollar 5-0
a. Approved City Council Minutes: March 7, 2023.
b. Approved Accounts Payable: February 25, 2023 to March 10, 2023. c. Considered and rejected claim presented pursuant to the Government Claims Act. d. Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 2023- _ Approving amendment of City Ordinance Chapter 15 (Solid Waste)
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4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager made a report concerning the upcoming community cleanup day. His report may be viewed at:
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6. STUDY SESSIONS:
a. Review and provide comments and/or additional direction to Staff regarding the current City of Brawley Municipal Code of Ordinances Chapter 18, Noise. Presented by Tyler Salcido, City Manager.
The study session may be viewed at:
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Council gave direction to staff to arrange for a community workshop on the issue and to provide Council with five sample ordinances to review.
6. REGULAR BUSINESS:
a. Discussion and potential action to approve Professional Services Agreement with TOWNSEND Public Affairs Inc., for state and federal lobbyist services to represent the interest of the City of Brawley. This agreement, for a term of two (2) years, is for a not to exceed amount of $120,000.00. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
The Council approved the Professional Services Agreement. m/s/c Wharton/Castro 4-1, (Rebollar voted against).
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b. Discussion and potential action to approve a letter of support for State Senate Bill 583 to create a Salton Sea Conservancy. This legislation, proposed by State Senator Stephen Padilla, aims to expedite the construction of new habitat and dust suppression projects while centering the needs of local communities Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
The Council tabled the action until its next meeting. m/s/c Rebollar/Hamby 3-2. (Castro and Wharton voted against).
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c. Discussion and potential action to approve a lease renewal with Riverside County Office of Education for the City property located at 1455 Magnolia, Brawley. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
The Council approved the lease renewal with Riverside County Office of Education. m/s/c Rebollar/Wharton 5-0.
7. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
The City Council reports are available on the City of Brawley's website and are available an the City's audio record of the meeting.
7. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney deferred his report to closed session
8. CLOSED SESSION:
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. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
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b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (C.G.0 §54956.9) Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One (1) Case
Information was provided to Council.
c. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency Designated Representative: Tyler Salcido, City Manager Employee Organization: Brawley Public Safety Employees Association (BPSEA)
Council provided direction to the negotiator.
d. PERSONNEL MATTERS (C.G.C. Section §54967) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Title:
Development Services Director.
Council Approved the contract with the Interim Development Services Director. m/s/c Wharton/Castro 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
William Si erdon, Deputy City Clerk