REGULAR MEETING:
RebollarINVOCATION: Council Member
WhartonPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member
1. APPROVAL OFAGENDA:
2. CLOSED SESSION:
After Closed Session adjourned the City Attorney reported that information was provided to the Council but no action was taken.
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 citvclerk@brawley- ca.gov or call 760- 351-3080 any time before 2:00 pm, May 7, 2024.
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.
PRESENT:
PRESENT VIA ZOOM:
ABSENT:
CITY OF BRAWLEY
May 7, 2024
a. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Consultation with: City Manager
3. 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 Agenda was approved with one modification. Item e under Regular Business was moved to be addressed first under Regular Business, m/s/c Hamby/ Rebollar 5-0 Mayor Castro called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
https:// brawley- ca.granicus. com/ player/ clip/ 30?viewjd= l&redirect= true Castro, Wharton, Rebollar, Hamby, Nava
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a. Public Comments Not on the Agenda:
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a. Approved City Council Minutes: April 16, 2024.
b. Approved Accounts Payable: April 6, 2024 to April 26, 2024. c. Received and filed the fiscal year 2022/23 Development Impact Fee Reports. d.
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.
Received and filed the Annual Transportation Development Act Funds Annual Financial Reports for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021, and June 30, 2022. 4, 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 Nava/ Rebollar 5-0
An announcement was made by a representative of Grocery Outlet regarding an event to be held on May 18th. ( This Comment was made prior to the Council going into closed session). The comments may be viewed at:
https://brawley- ca.granicus. com/player/ clip/30?view_id=l&redirect= true Mary Emanuelli made comments about the problems with the Lions' Center swimming pool. ( This Comment was made prior to the Council going into closed session). The comments may be viewed at:
https://brawley- ca.granicus. com/player/clip/30?view_id=l&redirect= true Joe Garcia made comments regarding the City sewer main near his home. The comments may be viewed at:
https:// brawley- ca.granicus. com/ player/ clip/30?viewjd= l&redirect= true Supervisor Ryan Kelly made a presentation regarding Lithium Valley. The presentation may be viewed at:
https:// brawley- ca.granicus. com/player/ clip/30?view_id=l&redirect= true Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Miss Rodeo California Cailee Roper.
Presented by Ramon Castro, Mayor. The presentation may be viewed at:
https://brawley- ca.granicus. com/player/ clip/30?view_id=l&redirect= true Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Brawley Elks Lodge Youth Week.
Presented by Ramon Castro, Mayor. Mayor Castro announced that this presentation will occur at the upcoming Elks Club meeting.
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5. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
The City Manager reported that the Splash Pad will open early and will have expanded hours.
6. REGULAR BUSINESS:
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The sale was approved, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 5-0.
b.
The density bonus was approved, m/s/c Rebollar/ Wharton 5-0. c.
The budget adjustment and purchase were approved, m/s/c Nava/Hamby 5-0.
The City Manager reported that tablets are now provided to Council members on the dais and that electronic voting will soon be implemented.
The City Manager announced that the City will host a virtual town hall event to discuss the budget.
The City Manager had Rom Medina and Juni Marmalejo present an update on the Main Street Improvement Project.
Approved Letter of Support reference to the San Diego State University' s proposal to the National Institute of Health' s Grant opportunity to Improve Health Outcomes and Advance Health Equity in Rural Populations
Approve the Sale and transfer of ownership of a 1995 Central States Type- 1 Fire Engine to the City of Calipatria in the amount of $10,000. 00. Presented by Mike York, Fire Chief.
Potential action to approve density bonus as allowed under California Government Code in order to increase the allowed density for the project site, zoned R-3 ( Medium Density Residential), from 25 units to 32 units. Presented by Cynthia Mancha, Consultant City Planner.
Potential action to authorize a budget adjustment and approve the purchase of two Variable Frequencies Drives for the Wastewater Treatment Plant for an amount of 109, 719. 62 with a 10% contingency, of $10,971. 96 for a total cost of $120, 691. 58.
Presented by Romualdo Medina, Director of Public Works Operations The City Managers report may be viewed at:
https:// brawley- ca.granicus. com/ player/ clip/ 30? viewjd= l&redirect= true The contract was awarded, m/s/c/ Nava/ Rebollar 5-0.
e.
The proposal was approved, m/s/c Nava/ Hamby 5-0.
The amendment was approved, m/s/c Wharton/ Castro 5-0.
7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
a. Monthly Staffing Report for May 1, 2024.
Council members review these reports prior to the meeting.
8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
https://brawley- ca.granicus. com/player/ clip/30?view_id=l&redirect= true
9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
No report.
The amendment was approved, m/s/c Wharton/ Hamby 5-0.
https:// brawley- ca.granicus. com/player/ clip/30?view_ id=l&redirect= true 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.
Potential action to approve the Proposal for the Street System Evaluation from the Holt Group, Inc. for $68,700. 00. The evaluation will review the Brawley street system pavement areas in order for planning the maintenance and repair to paved road surfaces. Romualdo Medina, Director of Public Works Operations. f. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Master Agreement with Clean Water Ventures, Inc.
Amendment No. 1 outlines financial terms and conditions for the purchase and sale of services between the City and CWV. Presented by Tyler Salcido, City Manager. g. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement with Clean Water Ventures, Inc.
Amendment No. 2 outlines additional financial commitments and facilitates the progression of Facility # 1. Presented by Tyler Salcido, City Manager. d. Potential action to award Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services Contracts to Landmark Consultants Inc., for the Main Street Waterline Installation Phases 1 & 2 for a total of $163, 570. 00. Further authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation concerning these two projects. Presented by Romualdo Medina, Director of Public Works Operations.
10. CLOSED SESSION:
b. EXISTING LITIGATION ( C.G.C. Section § 54956. 9)
No action was taken.
c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION ( C.G.C § 54956. 9) Information was provided to the Council.
d. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Council gave direction to the negotiator.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph ( 2) or (3) of subdivision ( d) of Section 54956. 9: One ( 1) Case.
Conference with Legal Counsel— One ( 1) Case Name of Case: Vertical Bridge Development, LLC vs. City of Brawley
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William4^_ Sfrierdon, Deputy City Clerk
Property: La Paloma Subdivision.
Agency negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating parties: Daniel Dobron, Pacific West Development Under negotiation: Development Agreement
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