REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Nava called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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INVOCATION:CM Hamby
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:City Attorney Smerdon
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The Agenda was approved, m/s/c Castro/Wharton 5-0
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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, December 5, 2023.
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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.
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:
1. Mary Harmon made comments about creating pickle balls courts in town. Her comments may be viewed at:
PRESENT:
PRESENT VIA ZOOM:
ABSENT:
Hamby, Rebollar, Wharton, Castro, Nava
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CITY OF BRAWLEY
December 5, 2023
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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 presentation may be viewed at: http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ c.
The presentation may be viewed at:
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a. Approved City Council Minutes: November 7, 2023.
b. Approved Accounts Payable: October 28, 2023 to November 24, 2023. c.
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4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager reported that in January, preparations for next year's budget will commence. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
The City Manager reported that he has met with a group of residents interested in developing pickle ball courts in town and that he is exploring options to do so with staff. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
b. Presentation of the 3rd annual City of Brawley Santa Tour, December 18-22, Presented by Fire Chief Mike York.
Presentation of Proclamation by the City of Brawley to recognize A&R Construction for 35 years in operation. Presented by George A Nava, Mayor.
2. Barbara Layaye made comments about pickle ball courts in town. Her comments may be viewed at: . http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
3. Betsy Enders made comments about pickle ball courts in town. Her comments may be viewed at:
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/Hamby 5-0
Received and filed the First Quarter Fiscal Year 2023/24 Treasury Report for Quarter Ended September 30, 2023.
d. Approved Various Vehicles as Surplus Property as established by the 2022 City's Surplus Policy.
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The plan was approved, m/s/c/ Castro/Hamby 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ b.
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The contract was awarded to Knorr Systems, m/s/c Wharton/Hamby 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
The resolution was approved and the City Manager was authorized to execute all grant- related documents. m/s/c Castro/Wharton 5-0. . ... . , http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/ The rate increase was approved pursuant to the terms of the franchise agreement, m/s/c Hamby/Castro 4-1, Rebollar voted no. .
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Discuss and approve the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Brawley's request to close Main Street for their Santa's Local Workshop on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and waive all fees associated with the event. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager.
Discuss and approve a 4% consumer price index (CPI) rate increase effective January 1, 2024 to current refuse services provided by Republic Services for commercial and residential customers in the City of Brawley. Presented by Silvia Luna, Acting Finance Director.
The requested street closure was approved, m/s/c Rebollar/Wharton 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Discuss and approve the three-year agreement to purchase web-based applicant tracking software to modernize and enhance the City's recruitment process. Presented by Shirley Bonillas, Human Resources Administrator.
. Discuss and approve the American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan and budget as modified and direct staff to continue providing progressive updates every six months until all funds are spent.
Presented by Silvia Luna, Acting Finance Director.
The agreement was approved, m/s/c Castro/Rebollar 5-0.
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e. Discuss and approve the acceptance by resolution of $10,875.00 from the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all grant-related documents. Presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.
f. Discuss and approve the sole source award of Lions Center Pool Heater repair to Knorr Systems for $44,980.66, authorize a 15% contingency for $6,747.09, and authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation associated with the repairs. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager.
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6. INFORMATION REPORTS:
Council Members review the report prior to the meeting
b. City of Brawley Work Weeks and Holidays Calendar. Provided by Shirley Bonillas, Personnel & Risk Management Administrator.
The change order was approved, m/s/c Wharton/Hamby 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
Discuss and approve contract award and agreement with Dynamic Consulting Engineers for Professional Services Agreement to design improvement plans and specifications for sidewalks, ADA ramps, streetlights, and striping for the Ocotillo Improvements Grant Project in an amount not to exceed $52,750. Presented by Rom Medina, Director of Public Works and Operations.
The Resolution was adopted and the First Reading was approved, m/s/c Rebollar/Wharton 5-0.
Pass and adopt City of Brawley Resolution 2023_ to allow City Manager or designee to apply for grants through the Cal Recycle / Grant Payments Programs. This update resolution will allow City Manager to designate either a city employee or Imperial Valley Resource Management Agency (IVRMA) to apply for the grants. Presented by Steven Mireles, Senior Environmental Compliance Officer.
The contract was awarded to Dynamic Consulting Engineers, m/s/c Wharton/Rebollar http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
The Resolution was adopted, m/s/c Rebollar/Wharton 5-0. http://brawley.thepublicspectrum.org/
h. Discuss and approve Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2020-05, K Street Improvements Project from Highway 86 to SthStreet, for $5,485.60, and authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation concerning this project. Presented by Rom Medina, Director of Public Works and Operations.
g. Discuss and approve Resolution 2023_ and Ordinance 2023_ (first Reading) to authorize installation of traffic safety features on Main Street and 18th, Cattle Call Park and K Street from Eastern to 18th. Presented by Rom Medina, Director of Public Works and Operations.
a. Monthly Staff Report for December 2023, Provided by Shirley Bonillas, Personnel & Risk Management Administrator.
Council Members review the report prior to the meeting
7. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
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8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
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9. CLOSED SESSION:
This item was addressed in the City Attorney's report, there was nothing to discuss.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
The City Attorney reported that there was nothing to discuss in regard to the matter on the closed session agenda inasmuch as we are still waiting for the Court's decision regarding the City's motion to recover attorneys' fees.
Conference with Legal Counsel— One (1) Case Name of Case: Vertical Bridge Development, LLC vs. City of Brawley
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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William Smerdon, Deputy City Clerk
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a. EXISTING LITIGATION (C.G.C. Section §54956.9)