REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Nava called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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CM HambyINVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Lloyd Miller
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The Agenda was approved, m/s/c Hamby/Wharton 5-0 http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ Public Comments Not on the Agenda:a.
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.
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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.
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 jramosffibrawley-ca.gov or call 760-351-3080 any time before 2:00 pm, July 18, 2023.
PRESENT:
PRESENT VIA ZOOM:
ABSENT:
Hamby, Rebollar, Wharton, Castro, Nava
None
None
CITY OF BRAWLEY
July 18, 2023
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a. Approved City Council Minutes: June 20, 2023.
b. Approved Accounts Payable: June 9, 2023 to July 10, 2023.
Rejected two claims presented pursuant to the Government Claims Act.c.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager offered congratulations to all of the City employees with birthdays in July.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
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The City Manager announced that the Fire Department will be doing a training fire near Pat Williams Park on July 26, 2023. 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 Hamby/Castro 5-0
b. Presentation of Firefighter Water Polo event trophy. Presented by Fire Chief Mike York, Brawley City Fire Department.
Discussion to provide City staff with direction and recommendations on if/how to proceed moving forward in the formation of a Community Improvement Committee. Item tabled from http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Chief York made the presentation. The presentation may be viewed at:
Mr. Signorotti and Elizabeth Espinoza Jimenez made the presentation. The presentation may be viewed at:
2. Robert Amparano made comments the Imperial Valley 9/11 Stair Climb event. His comments may be viewed at: http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
1. Carol Goss made comments regarding Spot 805 noise complaint. Her comments may be viewed at: http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ d. Approved and passed City of Brawley Resolution to reappoint two current Airport Advisory Commission members, each for another two (2) year term. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
c. Energy Source Minerals' presentation "Lithium. Delivered." Presented by Vincent J.
Signorotti, Vice President Government Relations, Energy Source Minerals.
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The resolution was passed and adopted, m/s/c Rebollar/Castro 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Discussion and potential action to award contract to Layfield USA Corporation for Project No. 2021-14 WTP Raw Water Storage Ponds Liner Replacement. Contract amount of $1,298,721.00 with an authorize 10% contingency of $129,872.10 for a total of $1,428,593.10. Further authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation concerning this project. Presented by Rom Medina, Director of Public Works Operations & Maintenance.
The Council approved the amendment, m/s/c Castro/Nava 4-0 (Rebollar was not present for the vote.) http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ the June 20, 2023 Council Meeting. Presented by Councilmember Ramon Castro, Brawley City Council.
Discussion and potential action to approve agreement with Priest Development Corporation for Construction of Offsite Improvements. Presented by William Smerdon, City Attorney.
Mayor Pro Tern Castro explained his idea to form a Community Improvement Committee. Direction was provided to staff to bring back a resolution for Council's consideration. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Council approved the agreement, m/s/c Wharton/Castro 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
f. Discussion and potential action to approve California Consulting Grant Writing contract extension. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
Council approved the extension, m/s/c Hamby/Wharton 5-0.
The Council awarded the contract as recommended by staff, m/s/c Castro/Wharton. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
d. Discussion and potential action to approve amendment No. 1 of STC Traffic, Inc. contract. Amendment increase of $4,127.50 for changes to the Caltrans application submitted for preparation of Local Roadway Safety Plan to the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11. Further authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation concerning this agreement. Presented by Rom Medina, Director of Public Works Operations & Maintenance.
b. Discussion and potential action to adopt Resolution 2023- t'T, which will establish a protocol for Council Members to add items to Council Meeting agendas. Presented by William Smerdon, City Attorney.
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6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
Building Permit Report for the month of May, 2023.a.
b. Monthly Staffing Report for July, 2023.
7. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
Council Members review the reports prior to the meeting. No action was taken. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
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 resolution was passed and adopted, m/s/c Nava/Castro 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
After consulting their schedules, Council directed staff to proceed with the scheduled Council meeting on August 1, 2023, remain dark the remainder of August, hold the meeting scheduled for September 5, 2023, and skip the meeting scheduled for September 12, due to anticipated lack of quorum as various Council Members will be attending the League of Cities Conference.
Mayor Nava confirmed that CM Wharton had already been appointed as voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tern Castro has already been appointed the alternate. It was further confirmed the CM Wharton will not be able to attend the Conference, therefore Mayor Pro Tern Castro will serve as the voting delegate.
Following the vote, Ms. Jaysel Mendoza, a representative of Senator Stephen Padilla's office introduced herself to the Council. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ Discuss and adopt City of Brawley Resolution No. 2023-to appoint Councilmember Donald Wharton to the LAFCO Advisory Committee on Consideration of a County Wide Health Care District formation
g. Discussion to designate City of Brawley voting delegate, with up to two (2) alternates, for the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference and Expo (Sept. 20- 22, 2023). Presented by Tyler Salcido, City Manager.
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h. Discussion and potential action to amend August and September City Council Meeting schedules in respect to upcoming League of California Cities Annual Conference, Holiday and staff schedules. Presented by Tyler Salcido, City Manager.
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
9. CLOSED SESSION:
EXISTING LITIGATION (C.G.C. Section §54956.9)a.
Information was provided to the Council.
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION (C.G.C §54956.9) Information was provided to the Council. Council gave direction to staff.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Willia merdon, Deputy City Clerk
The City Attorney reported that Imperial Valley Housing Authority along with the Building Department are addressing a complaint from a Brawley resident received by the Mayor. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Conference with Legal Counsel— One (1) Case Name of Case: Vertical Bridge Development, LLC vs. City of Brawley
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One (1) Case