REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Nava called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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Mr. MoiolaINVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Nava
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
2. CLOSED SESSION:
EXISTING LITIGATION (C.G.C. Section §54956.9)a.
The City Attorney provided information to the Council.
The Council gave direction to the Negotiator.
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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.
Conference with Legal Counsel— One (1) Case Name of Case: Vertical Bridge Development, LLC vs. City of Brawley
Agency Designated Representative: Tyler Salcido, City Manager Employee Organization:
Brawley Police Sergeants' Association, Brawley Public Safety Employee Association, Brawley Firefighters Association, and Teamsters.
CITY OF BRAWLEY
June 20, 2023
3. 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 The Mayor made a motion to approve the agenda, but rearranging the order, moving items 7. c and 7. d to be discussed prior to the remaining Regular Business items, m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0 http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
PRESENT: Hamby, Rebollar, Wharton, Castro, Nava
PRESENT VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT:
a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (C.G.C. §54957.6).
Public Comments Not on the Agenda:a.
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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.
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Notice of the procedure is provided for making requests for such reasonable accommodation is provided with the notice of the public meeting.
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, June 20, 2023.
Travis Lyon of Priest Development made comments concerning the progress of their developments in the City. His comments may be viewed at:
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John Hernandez made comments regarding the need to address noise downtown.
His comments may be viewed at:
An unidentified gentleman made comments regarding the Memorial Day Walk. His comments may be viewed at: http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ Eric Reyes made comments urging Council to consider allowing cannabis business in the City. His comments may be viewed at:
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Ron Grey made comments regarding Summer Academy. His comments may be viewed at. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Lori Gibson made comments regarding noise downtown. Her comments may be viewed at. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Ryan Brandt made comments concerning his television project. His comments may be viewed at:
Ms. Flores made comments regarding Health Care Equity program. Her comments may be viewed at:
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Approved City Council Minutes: June 6, 2023.a.
b. Approved Accounts Payable: May 27, 2023 to June 9, 2023. c.
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5. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
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6. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager deferred his report.
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Adopted City Resolutions authorizing fiscal year 2023/2024 Levy of Special Taxes for the various Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) within the City of Brawley.
The City made a report to Council concerning the City's compliance with the Noise Reduction Act. The report may be viewed at:
b. Presentation of City Fire Department's new firefighting apparatus. Presented by Fire Chief Mike York, Brawley City Fire Department.
Chief York made the presentation. The presentation may be viewed at:
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Presentation regarding the Opioid Crisis in Imperial County. Presented by Gabriela Jimenez, Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Services and Undersheriff Robert Benavidez, Imperial County Sheriff's Office.
Adopted City Resolution approving the fiscal year 2023/2024 Bernardo Padilla Assessment District direct charge. The Bernardo Padilla Landscape and Lighting District parcel tax funds landscape and lighting services of the Bernardo Padilla subdivision.
Undersheriff Robert Benavidez and Gabriela Jimenez made the presentation. The presentation may be viewed at: http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ d. Approved renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (M0U) between the Boys and Girls Club of Imperial Valley and the City of Brawley. This MOU outlines a license agreement for use of the City's Teen Center facility located at 220 Magnolia Street, Brawley, California.
4. 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
7. REGULAR BUSINESS:
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The Council considered comments from the following persons:
The Council considered comments from the following persons:
This matter was considered out of order. The on motion of Council Member Wharton, the Council approved an letter or support with certain amendments, m/s/c Wharton/Hamby 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ Discussion and potential action to adopt Resolution 2023 - to establish the City's Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023/24 and approving the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Overall Budget. Presented by Silvia Luna, Acting Finance Director.
Discussion regarding City of Brawley Noise Ordinance. Presented by Councilmember Gil Rebollar, Brawley City Council.
1. Shirley Jones;
2. Michael Reeves;
3. Lindsey Hendigas;
4. AJ Reneger;
5. Mr. Cox;
d. Discussion and potential action to adopt City of Brawley Resolution proclaiming June as Pride Month. Presented by Councilmember Gil Rebollar, Brawley City Council.
This matter was considered out of order. The Council adopted Resolution 2023- to establish the City's Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023/24 and approving the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Overall Budget, m/s/c Rebollar/Wharton 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
b. Discussion and potential action to approve Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia's request for Letter of Support on AB 918 - Imperial Valley Healthcare District. Presented by Tyler Salcido, City Manager.
The parties concerned agreed to meet and discuss the issue with the Chamber of Commerce. Council did not take any action. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
1. Josh Lorona, owner of Spot 805;
2. Tom Machado, manager of Ciuadad Plaza;
3. Christine Perez from the Chamber of Commerce; and
4. Eric Reyes.
Their comments may be viewed at:
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g. Review and approve the FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden yearly agreement. Further authorize the Chief of Police to sign this agreement that will provide funding in the amount of $95,211.15 to support the Brawley Police Department mission. Presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
e. Discussion and potential action to approve the emergency repair of apparatus door at fire station #1 and associated Budget Adjustment in the amount of $5,400.00. Presented by Fire Chief Mike York, Brawley City Fire Department.
Council Member Rebollar made a motion to approve. There was no second. Therefore, the Council did not take action.
Mayor Nava made a motion to approve items e, f, g and h without discussion, m/s/c Nava/Castro.
Mayor Nava made a motion to approve items e, f, g and h without discussion, m/s/c Nava/Castro.
Mayor Nava made a motion to approve items e, f, g and h without discussion, m/s/c Nava/Castro.
6. Rainy Urena;
7. Tyler Brandt;
8. John Grass;
9. Wally Liemgruber;
10. Alice Tepsupornchai;
11. Isabel Solis;
12. John Hernandez;
13. Diana Flores;
14. Lauren Hutchinson; and
15. Sean Arviso.
f. Review and adopt Resolution to accept a grant award from the United States DOJ, Bureau of Justice Assistance Small Rural Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program. Award in the amount of $50,000.00 will cover expenses of the Police Department's body worn camera program. Further authorize City Manager to execute all grant related documents, ratify prior documents executed and approve associated budget adjustments. Presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk
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.
Discussion and potent action to provide City staff with direction and recommendations on if/how to proceed moving forward in the formation of a Community Improvement Committee. Presented by Councilmember Ramon Castro, Brawley City Council.
Discussion and potential action to amend the July 4th City Council Meeting schedule in respect to the Fourth of July, Independence Day National Holiday. Presented by Tyler Salcido, City Manager.
Review and adopt Resolution to authorizing the Brawley Police Department to participate in the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program and accept a grant award in the amount of $156,896.64 to support the Brawley Police Department mission. Presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
Mayor Pro-Tempore Castro requested that this item be tabled until the next Council meetin£- http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Mayor Nava made a motion to approve items e, f, g and h without discussion, m/s/c Nava/Castro.
Council directed staff to cancel the Council meeting that would have fallen on July 4, 2023. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
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