CITY OF BRAWLEY
April 4, 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.
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PRESENT: Hamby, Rebollar, Wharton, Castro, Nava
PRESENT VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION: CM Hamby
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Guzman
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The was approved m/s/c Hamby/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 an 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, April 4, 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. Dr. Tyson appeared and provided the Council comments regarding how events on the Plaza impact his business and request better coordination of such events. His comments may be viewed at: http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
2. Ester Banda from the Brawley Elementary School Board appeared and provided comments regarding the School Resource Officer and other topics. Her comments may be viewed at:
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3. Superintendent Rauna Fox from Brawley Elementary School appeared and provided comments regarding the schools. Her comments may be viewed at:
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4. Carol Brock made comments regarding noise coming from Club 805. Her comments may be viewed at:
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5. Lori Gibson made comments regarding noise coming from Club 805. Her comments may be viewed at:
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6. Tony Reynosa made comments about respecting the rights of business owners on Main Street. His comments may be viewed at:
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b. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to local Brawley School students for participation and achievements at the California Migrant Education Program's 14th annual ICOE-MEP Region VI Speech and Debate Tournament. Presented by Ms. Patricia Larios, Director of Migrant and Continuous Improvement Services
Mayor Nava presented a recognition certificates to the students. 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 Rebollar/Wharton 5-0
a. Approved City Council Minutes: March 21, 2023.
b. Approved Accounts Payable: March 11, 2023 to March 24, 2023. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager made a report concerning the activities of City staff. His report may be viewed at:
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5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
a. Discussion and potential action to approve Letter of Support for State Senate Bill 583 to create a Salton Sea Conservancy. Legislation proposed by State Senator Stephen Padilla aims at centering the needs of local communities. This item previously tabled from March 21, 2023 Council Meeting. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
The Council approved the Letter of Support. m/s/c Castro/Wharton 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
b. Review and discussion of Council's position on the request for a Letter of Support to AB 1569 establishing a Lithium Office of Development. Potential action to approve letter of support as presented. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager. c. Review and discussion of Council's position on the request for a Letter of Support to AB 1593 to create California Workforce Development Board Salton Sea Geothermal Resources Area: Equitable Access Program. Potential action to approve letter of support as presented. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager. d. Review and discussion of Council's position on the request for a Letter of Support to AB 1562 establishing the Southeastern California Desert Valleys Economic Zone. Potential action to approve letter of support as presented. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
The Council approved items b, c, and d on one motion. m/s/c Rebollar/Wharton 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
e. Discussion and potential action to approve letter to Congressman Raul Ruiz regarding sudden increase of mail theft. Presented by Council Member Gil Rebollar, Brawley City Council.
The Council did not take action on item e.
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f. Discussion and potential action to approve sale of alcohol and a waiver of all city street closure fees for The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Brawley's Imperial Valley Taco Festival. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager.
The Council approved the street closure and granted the request fee waiver. m/s/c Wharton/Rebollar 5-0. The Council approved the request to sell alcohol. m/s/c Wharton/Rebollar 4-1, (Council Member Hamby voted against sale of alcohol. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
g. Discussion and potential action to approve Resolution 2023_ providing the City Manager or his designee certain authorizations related to the administration of various grant programs through the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). Presented by Steven Mireles, Senior Environmental Compliance Officer.
The Council approved resolution 2023 _. m/s/c Wharton/Hamby 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
h. Discussion and potential action to approve professional services agreement with Holt Group Inc. for Interim City Planning Services and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and related documents. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
The Council approved the professional services agreement. m/s/c Wharton/Rebollar 5- 0' http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
i. Discussion and potential action to approve MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) between the Imperial Community College District (ICCD) and the City of Brawley.
MOU will allow continued use of City facilities for conducting ICCD classes. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
The Council approved the memorandum of understanding. m/s/c Rebollar/Hamby 5-0.
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
a. June 2022 Record of Building Permits.
7. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
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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. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
7. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney reported that a favorable decision was issued regarding the petition for writ of mandate in the Vertical Bridge v. City of Brawley case.
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 8:05 p.m.
William r{erdon, Deputy City Clerk