REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Nava called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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CM HambyINVOCATION:
Brian FloydPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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.
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.
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.
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, August 1, 2023.
PRESENT:
PRESENT VIA ZOOM:
ABSENT:
Hamby, Rebollar, Wharton, Castro, Nava
None
None
CITY OF BRAWLEY
August 1, 2023
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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Approved City Council Minutes: July 18, 2023.a.
b. Approved Accounts Payable: July 8, 2023 to July 21, 2023. c.
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4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager announced a ribbon cutting for August 2, 2023 at 8th and Main.
The City Manager announced the August employees' birthdays. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
The City Manager had the City Attorney provide an update on his research on the noise issue downtown.
The City Manager had the Fire Chief provide a report regarding the controlled burn training that occurred near Pat Williams Park.
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
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b. Presentation of City of Brawley Proclamation in recognition of the Brawley Little League Minor League All Star Team.
2. Richard Sombrano made comments about traffic problems on Malan Street. His comments may be viewed at:
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3. Lori Gibson made comments about the noise from Spot 805. Her comments may be viewed at:
Mayor Nava made the presentation. The presentation may be viewed at:
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Received and filed the Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2022/23 Treasury Report for Quarter Ended March 31, 2023.
1. Guillermo Hernandez made comments about Assembly Bill 918. His comments may be viewed at:
5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
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The Council approved the memorandum of understanding, m/s/c Wharton/Rebollar 5-0 http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Review, discuss and provide direction to staff on amending the City of Brawley's Social Media Policy. Presented by Tyler Salcido, City Manager.
The contract was awarded per staff's recommendation, m/s/c Wharton/Castro 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Review and approve annual Military Equipment Inventory in accordance with Brawley Police Department Policy 709, City of Brawley Ordinances and Chapter 13 and Government Code sections 7070 through 7075. Presented by Commander Jonathan Blackstone, Brawley Police Department.
Mayor Pro-Tern Castro directed staff to look into the issue of using the official video shot during Council meetings. The City Manager explained that J PI A is arranging training for Council and Staff on the issue. Council directed Staff to proceed with training and bring the issue back for potential updates of the policy. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Review, discuss and approve a sponsorship to this year's Imperial Valley 9/11 Stair Climb fundraiser event in the amount of $413.00 (Sponsorship Level 2). Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
a. Discussion and potential action to adopt Resolution 2023-, creating the Brawley Community Improvement Committee. Presented by William Smerdon, City Attorney.
The Council reviewed and approved the inventory, m/s/c Castro/Hamby. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
d. Review and approve the memorandum of understanding between the Imperial County District Attorney's Office Victim Witness Assistance Program and the Brawley Police Department, Presented by Commander Jonathan Blackstone, Brawley Police Department.
The resolution was passed and adopted, m/s/c Rebollar/Hamby 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
b. Discussion and potential action to award contract to Jennette Company, Inc. for Project No. 2023-06 WWTP UV Disinfection Facility Upgrade. Contract amount of $1,899,000.00 with an authorize 15% contingency of $284,850.00 for the total amount of $2,183,850.00. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation concerning this project. Presented by Rom Medina, Director of Public Works Operations & Maintenance.
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
b. Monthly Staffing Report for August, 2023.
7. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney made his report during the City Manager's report. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/9 . CLOSED SESSION:
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 7:40 p.m.
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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/ Council Members review the reports prior to the meeting. No action was taken. 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
Council took action to approve sponsorship at the $413.00 level, m/s/c Nava/Castro - 5-0- http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
im Sm^rdon, Deputy City Clerk
a. EXISTING LITIGATION (C.G.C. Section §54956.9)
a. Building Permit Report for the month of June, 2023.