CITY OF BRAWLEY
April 18, 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, Wharton, Castro, Nava
PRESENT VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT: Rebollar
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INVOCATION: CM Hamby
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Nava
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The was approved m/s/c Hamby/Wharton 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.
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 jramosPbrawley-ca.gov or call 760-351-3080 any time before 2:00 pm, April 18, 2023.
The public may also attend via Zoom.
a. Public Comments Not on the Agenda
1. Guillermo Hernandez from Assembly Member Garcia's office made comments regarding proposed legislation to create one health care district for the County. His 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 4-0
a. Approved City Council Minutes: April 4, 2023.
b. Approved Accounts Payable: March 25, 2023 to April 7, 2023. c. Approved Owner -Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program 18-CDBG-12905.
Approve loan # 12905-452 to be funded by 18-CDBG-12905
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager made a report concerning the following: 1) Spring Clean -Up; 2) Feed the Need fundraising concert; and 3) Parks and Recreation's work on the Easter program. His report may be viewed at:
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5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
a. Discussion and potential action to approve travel to Sacramento, CA and expenses for Library Manager Petra Ortega and Supervisory Clerk Itzajana Ortega to attend the annual California Library Association conference. Presented by Petra Ortega, Library Manager.
The Council approved the travel request. m/s/c Wharton/Hamby 4-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
b. Discussion and potential action to adopt Resolution 2023_ accepting grant funds from the State of California Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) FY 2021-2022 and Expenditure Plan through the State of California Local Safety and Protection Account.
Presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
The Council adopted Resolution 2023- . m/s/c W/H 4-0.
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c. Discussion and potential action to approve request to use Development Impact Funds to remodel an area of the police station to accommodate the growing needs of our community. Presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
The Council approved the requested use of Development Impact Funds. m/s/c Hamby/Wharton 4-0.
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6. PRESENTATION:
a. Brawley Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District update. Presented by Sorenson, PMHD Chief Executive Officer.
Pioneers Board Member Nick Aguirre and interim CEO Damon Sorenson made a presentation regarding the financial health of the Pioneers District and the situation with El Centro Regional.
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7. INFORMATION REPORTS:
a. Monthly Staffing Report for April 2023.
The Council Members reviewed the report prior to the meeting.
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.
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney had nothing to report.
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. b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency Designated Representative: Tyler Salcido, City Manager Employee Organizations: Brawley Fire Fighters Association (BFFA) Information was provided to the City Council by the City Manager. c. PERSONNEL MATTERS (C.G.C. §54957)
1. Public Works Operations Director
2. Human Resources Manager
3. Fire Chief
4. Finance Director
Information was provided to the City Council by the City Manager.
The meeti was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Willi- 5• erdon, Deputy City Clerk
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