REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Nava called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/None
INVOCATION:CM Hamby
Tyler SalcidoPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The was approved m/s/c Wharton/Hamby 5-0 http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ Mayor Nava presented the proclamation. The presentation may be viewed at:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
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. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
b. Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of the Brawley Cattle Call Queen Royalty Association. Presented by Mayor George A. Nava.
CITY OF BRAWLEY
June 6, 2023
PRESENT: Hamby, Rebollar, Wharton, Castro, Nava
PRESENT VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT:
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.
1. Jennifer Braun, regional manager for Boys and Girls Club and Anita Martinez CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Imperial Valley made comments about the Boys and Girls Club's activities. Their comments may be viewed at: http://brawley.thepublicsPectrum.org/
2. Guillermo Hernandez from Assembly Member Garcia's office made comments regarding AB 918. His comments may be viewed at:
a. Public Comments Not on the Agenda:
c.
Mayor Nava presented the proclamation. The presentation may be viewed at:
http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Approved City Council Minutes: May 16, 2023.a.
b. Approved City Council Minutes: May 31, 2023.
Approved Accounts Payable: May 6, 2023 to May 26, 2023.c.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager deferred his report.
5. STUDY SESSION:
The study session may be viewed at: http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
6. REGULAR BUSINESS:
The Council approved the Professional Services Agreement, m/s/c Castro/Rebollar 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
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 Castro/Wharton 5-0
a. Discussion and potential action to approve Professional Services Agreement, Amendment No. 3 with West Coast Arborists for an additional year. This contract for tree maintenance and care is for an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute this agreement. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager.
Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Hidalgo Society's Cinco De Mayo Queens & Princesses. Presented by Mayor George A. Nava.
d. Reject two (2) separate claims presented pursuant to the Government Claims Act. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
a. Review, discuss, and provide additional direction to the 2023/24 Preliminary Budget - Study Session #2 for FY2023-24. Presented by Tyler Salcido, City Manager and Silvia Luna, Acting Finance Director
b.
c.
d.
7. INFORMATION REPORTS:
The Council Members reviewed the report prior to the meeting.
8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney had no report.
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/ The Council Approved the contract with DeepSeas Inc. m/s/c Rebollar/Castro 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Review, Discuss and Adopt a Resolution of the Brawley City Council appointing members to the Brawley Planning Commission. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
The Council re-Appointed Robert Pelacio and Darren Smith to the Planning Commission for four-year terms, m/s/c Castro/Rebollar 5-0.
The Council Appointed Cynthia Vandiver to the Planning Commission for a two-year term, m/s/c Castro/Rebollar 5-0.
The Council Appointed John Grass to the Planning Commission for a four-year term. m/s/c Nava/Rebollar 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ Discussion and potential action to approve lease agreement renewal between the City of Brawley and La Gente Boxing Club. This lease authorizes the use of the City's Elks Youth Building for La Gente Youth Boxing Program and Brawley Police Department Boxing Program. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager.
The Council Approved the Lease Agreement -. m/s/c Rebollar/Hamby 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Discussion and potential action to approve Cybersecurity Services Contract with DeepSeas Inc. for an annual amount of $39,025.00. This service contract will provide management, detection and response to cyber threats. Further authorize the City Manager to execute this agreement. Presented by Armando Garibay, Director of Information Technology.
a. Building Permit Report for the month of April, 2023.
10. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Attorney provided information to the Council.
b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (C.G.C. §54957.6).
The Council gave direction to the Negotiator.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
merdon, Deputy City Clerk
Agency Designated Representative: Tyler Salcido, City Manager Employee Organization:
Brawley Police Sergeants' Association, Brawley Public Safety Employee Association, Brawley Firefighters Association, and Teamsters.
Conference with Legal Counsel— One (1) Case Name of Case: Vertical Bridge Development, LLC vs. City of Brawley
a. EXISTING LITIGATION (C.G.C. Section §54956.9)