REGULAR MEETING:
BlackstoneINVOCATION: Assistant Chief of Police Jonathan NavaPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member George
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The Agenda was approved, m/s/c Rebollar/ Nava 3-0
The City Council of the City of Brawley, California met in special 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.
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.
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PRESENT VIA ZOOM:
ABSENT:
CITY OF BRAWLEY
October 14, 2024
b. Presentation of Proclamation to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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 public may attend in person the City asks that anyone in attendance this is not fully vaccinated wear a mask. The public may choose to be outside the subject to the same requirements. 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 cityclerktgbrawleyca.gov or call 760-351-3080 any time before 2:00 pm, October 14, 2024.
Mayor Castro called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
https://brawlev- ca.granicus. com/plaver/ clip/417view id=l&redirect= true Castro, Rebollar, Nava
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a. Public Comments Not on the Agenda:
There were no public comments on items not on the agenda. a. Approved City Council Minutes: City Council Minutes: October 14, 2024. b. Approved Accounts Payable: Sep 14, 2024 to Sep 27, 2024. c. Approved a letter of support to the Imperial Valley Pickleball Association.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
5. REGULAR BUSINESS:
b. Discussion and Potential Action to approve Downtown Main Street 4 lane to 2-lane Traffic Study and Striping Plan. Presented by Rom Medina, Public Works Mayor Ramon Castro read the proclamation. Comments made by representatives of WomanHaven Gina Vargas and Christian Gamble.
The discussion may be viewed at:
https:// brawlev- ca.granicus. com/player/ clip/417view id=l&redirect= true The discussion may be viewed at:
https:// brawley- ca.granicus. com/player/ clip/417view id=l&redirect= true The agreement was approved with reseller SHI International Corp, for $74,876.62 and authorized City Manager to sign all documents.
m/s/c Rebollar/ Nava 3-0.
After extensive discussion, including several comments from members of the public, the Council rejected the plan for diagonal parking and ordered staff to maintain the current parallel parking design and stripping, including proper markings ( T markings) to designate each parking space for improved parking efficiency. m/s/c Wharton/ Rebollar 5-0.
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 Nava/ Rebollar 3-0
a. The City Manager reported that the November 5th, 2024, City Council Regular meeting falls on election night. The Council directed the meeting to be held earlier on November 5th at 12:00 pm.
a. Discussion and Potential Action to approve Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement.
Presented by Armando Garibay, IT Director.
c. Discussion and Potential Action to approve the Density Bonus Housing Agreement with Brawley Family Associates. Presented by Cynthia Mancha, Consultant City Planner.
The agreement was approved.
m/s/c Nava/Rebollar 3-0.
7. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
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Thomas Garcia, Deputy City Clerk
9 Councilmember George Nava thanked the public for comments, congratulated members of the Police Department on recent promotions including Assistant Chief Jonathan Blackstone, and thanked those involved with the Main Street project, which is close to completion in time for the Cattle Call event.
Councilmember Gil Rebollar commented on information available at council meetings and thanked the public members for attending. Noted the upcoming California League of Cities conference.
Councilmember Ramon Castro Noted the upcoming Hidalgo Society event and their recognition of Jerry Santillan, asked staff for an update on the City Pool at an upcoming council meeting.
Also congratulated Assistant Chief Jonathan Blackstone and others for their promotions and reminded everyone to vote for the upcoming election.
Council Member reports can be viewed at:
https:// brawlev- ca.granicus. com/player/ clip/417view id=l&redirect= true The City Attorney was absent due to a meeting date change and prior commitment; no report was given.
d. Discussion and Potential Action to Approve the Interim City Planning Contract.
Presented by Cynthia Mancha, Consultant City Planner. The agreement was approved, m/s/c Nava/Rebollar 3-0.
The discussion may be viewed at:
https:// brawlev- ca.granicus. com/player/ clip/417view id=l&redirect= true The discussion may be viewed at:
https:// brawlev- ca.granicus. com/plaver/ clip/417view id=l&redirect= true This item was previously discussed and approved at the regular meeting. The contract was brought back due to minor changes requested by the developer.
6. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
The City Council reports are available on the City of Brawley' s website and the City's audio record of the meeting.
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