Brawley City Council &
Successor Agency to Brawley
Community Redevelopment Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
September 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
383 Main Street
Brawley, California 92227
This meeting will be broadcast live at https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1 Ramon Castro, Mayor William Smerdon, Acting Deputy City Clerk Donald L. Wharton, Mayor Pro-Tempore William Smerdon, Acting City Treasurer George A. Nava, Council Member William S. Smerdon, City Attorney Gil Rebollar, Council Member Jimmy Duran, Interim City Manager/ Luke Hamby, Council Member Executive Director
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. PUBLIC APPEARANCES/COMMENTS (Not to exceed 4 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 questions and comments to the City Council.
Any member of the public is invited to submit public comments in advance of the meeting to be read at the meeting. Please email your questions to [email protected] or call 760-351-3048 any time before 2:00 PM, September 17, 2024.
a. Public Comments for Items not on the Agenda
b. Introduce Cattle Call Queens and update the annual Cattle Call event.
Presented by Dana Mendoza
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. a. Approve City Council Minutes: August 06, 2024.
(1 Attachment)
b. Approve City Council Minutes: September 06, 2024/Special Meeting. (1 Attachment)
c. Approve Accounts Payable: July 27, 2024 to Sep 06, 2024. (2 Attachments)
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
a. Potential action to Approve amending the FY24/25 Budget for the Fire Department to reflect an increase in Revenue in the total amount of $83,036.71 and to amend Overtime and Equipment line items. Presented by Mike York, Fire Chief. (2 attachments)
b. Potential action to reappoint the three (3) current Airport Advisory Board members, each for another two (2) year term. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
Applications received from:
• Tim Kelley
• Peter Osterkamp
• Brian Floyd
(3 attachments)
c. Potential action to Select two (2) applications for appointment on the City of Brawley Planning Commission, each to serve for a four (4) year term. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
Applications received from:
• George Marquez
• Terry Partida Rodriguez
• Daniel Nunez
(3 attachments)
d. Potential action to Reappoint the three (3) current Parks and Recreation members, each for another three (3) year term. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
Applications received from:
• Richard Rubio
• Richard Diaz
• Joel Gonzalez
(3 attachments)
e. Potential action to Approve waiver of street closure fee and the sale of alcohol at the Cesar Chavez Celebration on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
Requested motions
i. Approval for the waiver of street closure fee
ii. Approval for the sale of alcohol
(2 attachments)
f. Potential action to Approve the sale of alcohol and waiver of street closure fee and all fees associated with the Cattle Call festivities. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
Requested motions
i. Approval for the waiver of street closure fee
ii. Approval for the sale of alcohol
(2 attachments)
g. Potential Action to Approve waiver of street closure fee for soap box derby on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Cattle Call Park. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
(2 attachments)
h. Potential Action to Approve the memorandum of understanding between The Regents of the University of California on behalf of its UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County and City of Brawley. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
(2 attachments)
i. Potential Action to Approve Density Bonus Housing Agreement. Presented by Cynthia Mancha, Consultant City Planner.
(2 attachments)
j. Potential Action to Approve the Eastern Ridge Apartment Density Bonus. Presented by Cynthia Mancha, Consultant City Planner.
(2 attachments)
k. Potential Action to Authorize Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2021-05, SB1 Street Improvements Project for $29,960.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation concerning this project. Presented by Rom Medina, Public Works Director.
(3 attachments)
l. Potential Action to Approve the purchase of two water filter blowers to the City's Water Treatment Plant at a cost of $181,859.85 and a 15% contingency of $27,278.97 for a total amount of $209,138.82. Presented by Rom Medina, Public Works Director. (3 attachments)
m. Potential Action to approve City of Brawley Resolution in support of the homelessness, drug addiction and theft act (Proposition 36). Presented by Gil Rebollar, City Council Member.
(2 attachments)
n. Potential Action to approve a letter of support for SB 583 – Salton Sea Conservancy.
Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager. (3 Attachments)
o. Potential Action to approve a letter of support for SB 1105 – Leave for Farmworkers During Climate Emergencies. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
(3 Attachments)
p. Potential Action to approve a letter of support for AB 2757 – Southeast California Economic Region. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager. (3 Attachments)
q. Potential Action to approve a letter of support for SB 1070 - Imperial Valley Healthcare District. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager. (3 Attachments)
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
a. Update on City Graffiti Abatement and Code Enforcement programs. Presented by Commander Jonathan Blackstone.
b. Update on the Main Street Construction project. Presented by Rom Medina, Public Works Director.
c. Update on the Water Tower removal project. Presented by Rom Medina, Public Works Director.
7. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
9. CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Latigo Ranch Subdivision
Agency negotiator: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works Operations.
Negotiating parties: Brawley Investment Ventures
Under negotiation: Acceptance of Subdivision Improvements and Real Property Dedications.
ADJOURNMENT: Regular Meeting October 01, 2024 @ 6:00 PM, 383 Main Street, Brawley, California. Supporting Documents are available for public review in the Office of the City Clerk, 383 Main Street, Brawley, California 92227 - Monday through Friday during Regular Business Hours; Individuals who require special accommodations are requested to give 48 hours prior notice. Contact: Office of the City Clerk @ 760-351-3048.
William Smerdon, Deputy City Clerk