REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Castro called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. http5://brawley- ca.Rranicus. com/plaYer/ clip/38?view id=l&redirect= true GrassINVOCATION: John
WhartonPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
1. Ronald Grey had questions about the airport. His comments may be viewed at:
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.
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, August 6, 2024.
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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.
PRESENT:
PRESENT VIA ZOOM:
ABSENT:
Castro, Wharton, Rebollar, Nava
None
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CITY OF BRAWLEY
August 6, 2024
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 Agenda was approved with a comment regarding the sample letter received from Pioneers Memorial, m/s/c Rebollar/ Wharton 4-0
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Public Comments Not on the Agenda:
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3. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approved City Council Minutes: July 16, 2024 meeting; b. Approved City Council Minutes: July 30, 2023 special meeting; c. Approved Accounts Payable: July 30, 2024 to July 26, 2024;
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
a. The City Manager had public works provide an update on the Main Street Improvement Project. c. The City Manager thanked staff for their hard work during his tenure as City Manager. d. The Council Members made comments thanking the City Manager for his service.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
a.
The Council approved the contract, m/s/c Nava/ Wharton 4-0. b.
The Council gave direction to staff to do a traffic study. c.
The Council accepted the report, m/s/c Nava/Wharton 3-1 Rebollar voted no.
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Discussion and action to accept South Environmental report: Historic Built Environment Assessment for the Brawley Tower Removal Project. Presented by Rom Medina Director of Public Works and Operations.
Potential action to approve a contract with Imperial Flying Service for Airport Manager/ Fixed Base Operator of the Brawley Municipal Airport. Presented by Rom Medina, Public Works Director.
Review, discuss, and receive comments from the public on downtown main street parking. Presented by Rom Medina, Director of Public Works and Operations. https://brawleY- ca.firanicus. com/plaver/ clip/387view id=l&redirect= true
2. George Prieto had comments about permitting for his planned new restaurant. His comments may be viewed at:
d. Approved Parcel Map 23-04 for Recordation subdividing a 4.6-acre parcel, zoned R-3 ( Medium Density Residential) to accommodate the development of the multi- family housing. b. The City Manager emphasized that the staff is always available to answer budget questions for the residents.
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
a. Monthly Staffing Report for August 2024.
Council members reviewed the report prior to the meeting.
7. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney did not have a report.
9. CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. https:// brawlev- ca.granicus. com/plaver/ clip/38Pview id=l&redirect= true c
During closed session the Council approved the terms of a contract with Chief of Police/ lnterim City Manager Jimmy Duran.
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.
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Manager/ lnterim City Manager
William Smerdon, Deputy City Clerk
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