REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Rebollar called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Bishop Ben DavisINVOCATION:
CM KelleyPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. CLOSED SESSION
The Agenda was approved, m/s/c Kelley/Galvan/5-0
https://brawlev-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l PRESENT:
PRESENT VIA ZOOM:
ABSENT:
The City Council of the City of Brawley, California, met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The date, time, and place of said meeting were duly established. The City Clerk attests to the agenda's posting pursuant to Cal. Govt. Code § 54954.2.
Monita, Grass, Galvan, Kelley, Rebollar
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CITY OF BRAWLEY
April 1, 2025
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
One Case - Agency designated representative: Madeline Gilmore and Interim City Manager.
Information was provided, and no action was taken.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 138 South 8th Street, Brawley, CA
Agency negotiator: Mayor Gil Rebollar and Council Member Kelley. Negotiating parties: Imperial Irrigation District. Under negotiation: Potential Purchase of Property.
Information was provided to the Council, but no action was taken.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: City Manager
Information was provided, and to the Council, no action.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Interim City Manager
The matter was not addressed.
3. PUBLIC APPEARANCES/COMMENTS: (Not to exceed four minutes) Public comments on items not on the Agenda.a.
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 public member is invited to submit public comments before the meeting, which will be read at the meeting. Please email your questions to [email protected] or call 760-351- 3048 any time before 2:30 PM on April 1, 2025.
Julian Escalera, various issues in Brawley.
Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/\ /iewPublisher.php?view id-1 Isabel Solis, President of Los Amigos de La Comunidad, regarding the Cesar Chavez Event.
Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l Karlee Pfister, Mary Emanuelli, regarding the Lions Center Pool.
Attorney Bill Smerdon regarding the repair plan.
Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l b. Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Autism Awareness Month Presented by Mayor Rebollar
San Diego Regional Center Imperial County representatives Gloria Brambila, Brianna Barajas Rivera, and Stella Galvan's support.
James Gonzales, (Video) Autism support of Imperial County.
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency-designated representatives: Interim City Manager and Human Resources Director.
Employee Organizations: All bargaining groups and unrepresented employees.
The Council was provided with information, and the negotiators were given direction. No formal action was taken.
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approved City Council Meeting Minutes: March 18, 2025. b. Approved Accounts Payable: March 1, 2025, to March 14, 2025.
5. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
6. STUDY SESSION
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/Monita/5-0
Project Status Report on Main Street Project: Rom Medina, PW Director, Juny Marmolejo, THG, and Frank Duffey Contractor Rover Engineering.
Comments may be heard here:
https://brawlev-ca.granicus.com/\ /iewPublisher.php?view id-1 Introduction of Emmet Fried, the new Assistant to the City Manager.
Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l Horse Riding for Autism.
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https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l Assistant Chief Blackstone regarding Police Department Lead Youth Programs.
Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l Dan Prince, Chief Probation Officer & Osbaldo Guerro, Juvenile Division Manager of Imperial County Chief Probation & Assistant Chief Blackstone regarding activity for Juveniles.
Rite Track, Marysol Medina, Program Director, and Kennya Campos, Program Manager.
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https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l a. Review, discuss, and provide additional directions on the 2025/2026 Preliminary Budget Study Session. Presented by Sylvia Luna, Finance Director.
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1. REGULAR BUSINESS:
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7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
Back to Closed Session
The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m
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The informational reports are available on the City of Brawley's website, and the City's audio record of the meeting
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https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l Potential action to accept a donation in the amount of $45,676.77 from the Brawley Public Library Board of Trustees. Presented by Petra Ortega, Library Manager. m/s/c Rebollar/Grass/5-0
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l Potential Action to Authorize Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with NV5 to be extended for another year, increasing the contract by $85,000 for continued Professional Engineering Services, and allowing the City Manager to execute all documentation regarding this Agreement. Presented by: Rom Medina, Public Works Director. m/s/c Rebollar/Galvan/5-0
https://brawlev-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id—1 b. Potential Action to Approve the request from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Brawley and the Brawley Cattle all Queen Royalty Association to close Main Street between North and South Plaza Street for the IV International Brisket Cook-Off, waive all fees associated with the event and permit the sale of alcohol during the event. Presented by April Hodgson, Recreation Coordinator.
Shannon McKenzie Johnston, Board President for the Imperial Valley Cattle Call Queen Association.
m/s/c Grass/Kelley/5-0
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