REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Nava called the meeting to order at 6:00 p .m.
INVOCATION:CM Hamby
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:CM Rebollar
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
PRESENT:
PRESENT VIA ZOOM:
ABSENT:
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Hamby, Rebollar, Wharton, Castro, Nava
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CITY OF BRAWLEY
Octobers, 2023
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The Agenda was approved with item 5j having been pulled from the agenda, m/s/c Wharton/Rebollar 5-0 http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
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.
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.
a. Public Comments Not on the Agenda:
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Mayor, m/s/c Hamby/Castro 5-0
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4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager reported about a community clean up event to be held on October 7, 2023.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
The City Manager had the Police Department make a presentation regarding additional decibel readings obtained for the noise generated at Spot 805. The presentation may be viewed at:
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Approved Accounts Payable: September 2, 2023 to September 22, 2023. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Mayor Nava made the presentation. The presentation may be viewed at:
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^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 Annie Huber made comments about the Parks and Recreation Department. Her comments may be viewed at: http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
2. Carol Goss made comments about the noise issue concerning Spot 805. Her comments may be viewed at:
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Presentation of Brawley City Council Proclamation to proclaim October 8 thru 14, 2023 as Fire Prevention Week. Presented by Mayor George A. Nava and Fire Chief Mike York. a. Discussion and potential action to approve Final Parcel Map PM 22-02. Presented by Cynthia Mancha, Consultant City Planner.
a. Approved City Council Minutes: September 12, 2023.
The City Manager announced that Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 4, will have to be rescheduled due to a lack of a quorum.
The Parcel Map was approved, m/s/c/ Castro/Wharton 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
b. Discussion and potential action to approve Professional Services Agreement Amendment with Rick Engineering Company for continued work on an updated Service Area Plan. Contract amendment for a not to exceed amount of $38,500.00; and request
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The proposed purchase was approved, m/s/c Hamby/Rebollar 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Discussion and potential action to approve Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2020-02 Legion Street Improvements from Highway 86 to Western Avenue for The street closure and request for fee waiver were approved, m/s/c Castro/Hamby 5-0.
The request to allow the sale of alcohol was approved, m/s/c Castro/Wharton 4-1. CM Hamby voted against the motion. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ Discussion and potential action to approve street closure for the Saint Margaret Mary's Church Kermes event. Request to close Leonard Street between S. Cesar Chavez Street and S. Adams Street and alleyway from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm. Further request for waiver of City street closure fees. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager.
The Resolution was approved and the Ordinance passed first reading, m/s/c Hamby/Wharton 5-0. ... .
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Discussion and potential action to approve the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Brawley's requests related to City of Brawley Cattle Call annual event. Chamber request for the following actions:
• Approval of the closure of Main Street between North and South Plaza Park and select intersections.
• Approve to waive all fees associated with street closures for event. • Approve to allow the sale of alcohol during the event.
City Manager given authorization to execute agreement. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
The request for street closure and the request for a fee waiver were approved, m/s/c Nava/Rebollar 5-0. .
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Discussion and potential action to approve the purchase of a SCBA Compressor for an amount of $79,225.43. Presented by Michael York, Fire Chief.
The Professional Services Agreement Amendment was approved, m/s/c Castro/Wharton 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ c. Discussion and potential action to adopt Resolution 2023- and approve Ordinance 2023- (First Reading) to modify the existing contract with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Presented by Shirley Bonillas, Human resources/Risk Management Administrator.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
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The request to conduct the study was approved, m/s/c Hamby/Rebollar 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
The contract change order was approved, m/s/c Castro/Wharton 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Discussion and potential action to approve the Best Rd Sewer Line Study to be conducted by Lee+Ro Water Infrastructure Engineers, the cost of study to be paid by the developer of the area project. Presented by Rom Medina, MPA, Director of Public Works Operations and Maintenance.
i. Discussion and potential action to pass and adopt the following Resolution and Ordinances:
• Resolution 2023-establishing installation of 3-way stop signs at the intersections of Dogwood Road and Wildcat Avenue.
• Ordinance 2023-(First Reading) establishing installation of 4-way stop signs at the intersections of K Street with 3rd Street.
• Ordinance 2023-(First Reading) establishing installation of 3-way stop signs at the intersections of Dogwood Road and Wildcat Avenue. Presented by Rom Medina, MPA, Director of Public Works Operations and Maintenance.
The resolution was passed and adopted. The first readings of the ordinances were passed, m/s/c Rebollar/Wharton 5-0. http://brawley.thepubNcspectrum.org/ j. Discussion and potential action to approve Development Services Agreement with Cartesian and Park Group Construction. Presented by Rom Medina, MPA, Director of Public Works Operations and Maintenance.
$36,910.88 and authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation. Presented by Rom Medina, MPA, Director of Public Works Operations and Maintenance.
The contract change order was approved, m/s/c Hamby/Rebollar 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
h. Discussion and potential action to approve Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2020-03 Western Avenue Improvements Project between Wildcat Drive & Legion Street, for $95,571.80 and authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation 3 concerning this project. Presented by Rom Medina, MPA, Director of Public Works Operations and Maintenance.
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
7. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
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.
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) 54956.9: One (1) Case
a. Monthly Staffing Report for October, 2023.
Council Members review the reports prior to the meeting. No action was taken.
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)
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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The City Attorney reported that a code enforcement action was filed regarding a lot on the 1600 block of I Street. The City Attorney reported that there is an issue regarding the bike lane on K Street by Witter School. 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.
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JL- —WillianTSmerdon, Deputy City Clerk