REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Rebollar called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Agenda was approved, m/s/c
2. CLOSED SESSION
Information was provided to Council
Council discussed the Interim City Manager
The City Council of the City of Brawley, California met in regular session at 5:00 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.
Information was provided to Council. Council voted to deny a pending claim, m/s/c Rebollar/Galvan 5-0.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Jimmy Duran, Interim City Manager
Employee Organization: All bargaining groups and unrepresented employees
CITY OF BRAWLEY
February 18, 2025
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Interim City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (one case)
PRESENT: Rebollar, Galvan, Grass, Monita
PRESENT VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT: Kelley (CM Kelley arrived during the closed session and was present for the remainder of the meeting)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (one case)
Information was provided to Council.
INVOCATION:CM Grass
CM KelleyPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Public Comments Not on the Agenda:a.
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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 [email protected] or call 760- 351-3080 any time before 9:00 am, March 4, 2024.
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.
Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Nicholas Navarro for his work with the Eagle Scouts on community projects in Brawley. Presented by Mayor Rebollar.
The presentation may be viewed at:
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1. John Hernandez made comments about the new HD rates. His comments may be viewed at:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l b. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing former Mayor Don Campbell in commemoration of Black History Month. Presented by Mayor Rebollar
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.
d. Presentation by HD Director Gina Young Dockstader.
Approved City Council Minutes: February 4, 2025 meeting;a. c.
d. Approved Letter of Support to the Imperial Valley Business Resource Center (IVBRC).
5. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
6. REGULAR BUSINESS:
a.
This item was tabled.
The first reading was approved, m/s/c Grass/Rebollar 5-0. c.
The budget adjustment and purchase were approved, m/s/c Rebollar/Galvan 5-0.
Received and filed the First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024-25 Treasury Report for Quarter ended September 30, 2024.
Potential action to authorize a budget adjustment and approve the purchase of two VFDs for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Presented by: Rom Medina, Public Works Director.
Potential action to approve Resolution to adopt Personnel Policy 153-60 and Personnel Policy 153-61. Presented by Jimmy Duran, Interim City Manager.
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b. Approved demand check registers processed from January 18, 2025 to January 30, 2025;
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 Kelley/Rebollar 5-0
b. Potential action to approve the Zone Change Ordinance and 1st reading for ZC 24-02.
Presented by: Cynthia Mancha, Consultant City Planner.
a. The City Manager had Assistant Police Chief Blackstone make a presentation re crime statistics.
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The amendments were approved, m/s/c Rebollar/Kelley 5-0.
7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
No Reports
8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney provided a report on a pending code enforcement matter.
CLOSED SESSION:
The closed session continued after the regular meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
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The contract was awarded and the City Manager was authorized to execute the contract documents, m/s/c Rebollar/Galvan 5-0.
Potential Action to award contract to Holt Group for the design of the Street Rehabilitation Project Phase 1 in an amount that does not exceed $59,561.84, and authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation relating to this agreement.
Presented by Rom Medina, Public Works Director.
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.
f. Potential action to approve amending the FY24/25 Budget for the Fire Department to reflect an increase in revenue in the total amount of $140,419.23 and to amend Overtime and Equipment line items. Presented by Mike York, Fire Chief.