REGULAR MEETING:
HambyINVOCATION: Council Member
MedinaPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Rom
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
a. Public Comments Not on the Agenda:
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.
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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, Hamby
None
None
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 cityclerk( 5)brawley- ca.gov or call 760- 351-3080 any time before 2:00 pm, September 17, 2024.
CITY OF BRAWLEY
September 17, 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 the following changes: Item 5-q was pulled. Items 5-n through 5-p were moved to the top of Regular Business, m/s/c Rebollar/ Wharton 5-0 Mayor Castro called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. https:// brawlev- ca.granicus. com/player/ clip/397view id=l&redirect= true a. Approved City Council Minutes: August 6, 2024 meeting; b. Approved City Council Minutes: September 6, 2024 special meeting; c. Approved Accounts Payable: July 27, 2024 to September 6, 2024;
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
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5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
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
The Council approved the budget adjustment and amendment to Overtime and Equipment line items, m/s/c Hamby/ Rebollar 5-0.
The City Manager thanked Council for their trust in him and thanked staff for their assistance with the transition.
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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 Rebollar/ Hamby 4-0
1. Justina Aguire had comments about SB 1070. Her comments may be viewed at: https://brawley- ca.Rranicus. com/player/clip/397view id = l&redirect= true
2. Kevin Smith had comments about SB 1070. His comments may be viewed at:
https://brawley- ca.Rranicus. com/plaver/clip/397view id=l&redirect= true
3. John Grass had comments about SB 1070. His comments may be viewed at:
https://brawley- ca.Rranicus. com/player/ clip/397view id-l&redirect= true
4. Monica Dominga Valdez had comments about the veterans' flags displayed on Main Street. Her comments may be viewed at:
https://brawley- ca.Rranicus. com/plaver/ clip/397view id = l&redirect= true
5. Katy Santillan made comments about the status of Pioneers Memorial. Her comments may be viewed at:
https:// brawlev- ca.Rranicus. com/ plaver/ clip/397view id=l&redirect= true b. Introduce Cattle Call Queens and update the annual Cattle Call event. Presented by Dana Mendoza The introductions may be viewed at:
https://brawlev- ca.Rranicus. com/plaver/ clip/397view id=l&redirect= true 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. c.
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alcoholii. Approval for the sale of
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The Council re-appointed the foregoing three Airport Advisory Board members, m/s/c Rebollar/ Nava 5-0.
The Council reappointed Mr. Marquez and appointed Mr. Nunez to the Planning Commission, m/s/c Nava/Hamby 5-0.
The Council re-appointed the foregoing three applicants to the Parks and Recreation Committee, m/s/c Nava/Hamby 5-0.
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
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
Peter Osterkamp
Brian Floyd
The request for street closure fee waiver was approved, m/s/c Nava/ Hamby 5-0.
The request to sell alcohol was approved, m/s/c Nava/Rebollar 4- 1 - Hamby voted no.
https://brawleY- ca.granicus. com/ plaver/ clip/397view id=l&redirect= true 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
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
Approval for the waiver of street closure fee
alcoholii. Approval for the sale of
gThe request to waive the street closure fee was approved, m/s/c Nava/ Rebollar 5-0.
The memorandum of understanding was approved, m/s/c Nava/Rebollar 5-0. i.
The Density Bonus Housing Agreement was approved, m/s/c Nava/Rebollar 5-0.
JThe Density Bonus was approved, m/s/c Nava/Rebollar 5-0. k.
The Change Order was approved, m/s/c Nava/ Hamby 5-0.
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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.
Potential Action to Approve the Eastern Ridge Apartment Density Bonus. Presented by Cynthia Mancha, Consultant City Planner.
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.
Potential Action to Approve Density Bonus Housing Agreement. Presented by Cynthia Mancha, Consultant City Planner.
The request to sell alcohol was approved, m/s/c Nava/ Rebollar 4- 1 - Hamby voted no.
The request for street closure fee waiver was approved, m/s/c Nava/ Rebollar 5-0.
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.
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.
The purchase was approved, m/s/c Nava/ Rebollar m/s/c 5-0. m.
The Resolution was approved, m/s/c Wharton/ Rebollar 5-0. n.
The letter of support was approved, m/s/c Rebollar/ Nava 5-0. o.
The letter of support was approved, m/s/c Rebollar/ Castro 5-0.
PThe letter of support was approved, m/s/c Wharton/ Rebollar 5-0. qThis item was pulled from the agenda.
6. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
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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.
Potential Action to approve a letter of support for SB 583 - Salton Sea Conservancy.
Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
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.
Potential Action to approve a letter of support for AB 2757 - Southeast California Economic Region. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
Potential Action to approve a letter of support for SB 1070 - Imperial Valley Healthcare District. Presented by Thomas Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager.
Update on City Graffiti Abatement and Code Enforcement programs. Presented by Commander Jonathan Blackstone.
Update on the Water Tower removal project. Presented by Rom Medina, Public Works Director.
The update may be viewed at: https://brawleY-ca.Rranicu5. com/plaver/clip/397view b. Update on the Main Street Construction project. Presented by Rom Medina, Public Works Director.
The update may be viewed at: https://brawlev-ca.gfanicus.com/player/clip/397view id=l&redirect=true
7. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney did not have a report.
9. CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
Property: Latigo Ranch Subdivision
The negotiators provided information to Council.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
rdon, Deputy City Clerk
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.
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.
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