REGULAR MEETING:
Honorary Mayor Braydon Meeks called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/None
CM HambyINVOCATION:
Mr. MeeksPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The Agenda was approved, m/s/c Hamby/Castro 5-0
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2. SPECIAL BUSINESS:
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3. REGULAR BUSINESS:
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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.
Discussion and potential action to approve Hidalgo Society's request for street closure fee waiver for the annual Noche de Fiesta event. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager.
The request for street closure and fee waiver were approved, m/s/c Rebollar/Castro 5-
0. (The Honorary Mayor and Council Members likewise voted to approve.) http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Presentation and approval of Proclamation to recognize Honorary Mayor and Honorary Council Members. Presentation by George A. Nava, Mayor.
Mayor Nava made a presentation and presented proclamations to Honorary Mayor Braydon Meeks, Honorary Council Member Briana Rios, Honorary Council Member Mayte Barajas. The presentation may be viewed at:
PRESENT:
Also Present:
CITY OF BRAWLEY
November 7, 2023
Hamby, Rebollar, Wharton, Castro, Nava
Honorary Mayor Braydon Meeks, Honorary Council Member
Briana Rios, Honorary Council Member Mayte Barajas
PRESENT VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT:
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Public Comments Not on the Agenda:a.
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The public may attend in person the City asks that anyone in attendance this is not fully vaccinated wear a mask. The public may choose to be outside the subject to the same requirements. 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 iramos@brawley- ca.gov or call 760-351-3080 any time before 2:00 pm, November 7, 2023.
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.
b. Discussion and potential action to approve CalOES Transfer agreement to receive a Water Tender and associated equipment. Presented by Michael York, Fire Chief.
The transfer was approved, m/s/c Wharton/Castro 5-0. (The Honorary Mayor and Council Members likewise voted to approve.)
Joel Dominguez made comments and asked questions about the pending public works project coming to Main Street. His comments may be viewed at:
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Ronna Fox made comments about the progress on the new middle school and working with the Police Department to start a boxing program. Her comments may be viewed at:
Lori Gibson made comments about a friend having a health problem. Her comments may be viewed at: http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
5. 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/Hamby 5-0
4. 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.
a. Approved City Council Minutes: October 17, 2023.
b. Approved Accounts Payable: October 7, 2023 to October 27, 2023.
6. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager announced the rules for setting up chairs along the Cattle Call Parade route. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
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3. REGULAR BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
The City Manager reported that the City's annual Veterans' Day event is cancelled due to time conflict with the Cattle Call Parade.
The City Manager announced Imperial County Work Force Development was hosting an event on December 6, 2023.
The City Manager had Chief Duran and Sgt. Garcia present more noise test findings to the City Council.
The application for funding was approved, m/s/c/ Wharton/Castro 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
d. Discussion and potential action to adopt Resolution 2023-awarding a contract to Letner Roofing Company for Project No. 2023-03 Lions Center Re-Roofing Project.
Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager.
The Resolution was adopted awarding the contract to Letner Roofing Company, m/s/c Hamby/Castro 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ Public Hearing on application for funding and the execution of a grant agreement with amendments thereto from 2020-2021 funding years of the State CDBG Program.
Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager.
The Council asked various questions about the topic. The Mayor opened the hearing for public comment. No members of the public offered any comments. The Mayor closed the public hearing. The hearing may be viewed at: http://braw| ey.thepublicspectrum.org/ c. Discussion and potential action to adopt Resolution 2023-approving an application for funding, the execution of a grant agreement and amendments thereto from 2020- 2021 funding years of the State CDBG Program. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager.
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1. Approval for closure of Main Street between North and South Plaza Streets.
The street closure was approved, m/s/c Wharton/Hamby 5-0.
2. Approval to waive street closure fees associated with event.
The request for a fee waiver was approved, m/s/c Castro/Wharton 5-0.
3. Approval to allow the sale of alcohol during the event. g-
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8. STUDY SESSION:
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The study session may be viewed at:
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Council gave direction to staff
The second reading of the ordinance was approved, m/s/c Castro/Wharton 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Discussion and potential action to amend November City Council meeting schedule in respect to upcoming Holiday and staff schedules. Presented by Tyler Salcido, City Manager.
Discussion and potential action to approve the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Brawley and Brawley Cattle Call Queen Royalty Association's request related to the annual IV International Brisket Cook-Off. Requested as follows:
Study Session of potential amendments to City Municipal Code (Article XIV - Signs).
Presented by Cynthia Mancha, Consultant City Planner.
The sale of alcohol was approved for the event, m/s/c Rebollar/Castro 4-1. (Council Member Hamby voted against the motion.)
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The Council directed staff to go dark for the Council meeting scheduled for November 21, 2023.
f. Discussion and potential action to approve Ordinance 2023-02 (Second Reading) to modify the existing contract with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Presented by Shirley Bonillas, Human Resources/Risk Management Administrator.
9. INFORMATION REPORTS:
a. Monthly Staffing Report for November 2023.
Council Members review the report prior to the meeting
10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
11. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
10. CLOSED SESSION:
This item was addressed in the City Attorney's report, there was nothing to discuss.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
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Smerdon, Deputy City Clerk
The City Attorney reported that a code enforcement action filed in response to a problem on "I" Street resulted in the owner correcting the issue, therefore the matter was dismissed.
The City Attorney reported that there was nothing to discuss in regard to the matter on the closed session agenda. 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/ Conference with Legal Counsel— One (1) Case Name of Case: Vertical Bridge Development, LLC vs. City of Brawley
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