REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Rebollar called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Pastor Sean ArvisoINVOCATION:
Pastor Sean ArvisoPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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2. CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
3. PUBLIC APPEARANCES/COMMENTS: (Not to exceed four minutes) a.
Title: City Manager
Information was provided, and no action was taken.
PRESENT:
PRESENT VIA ZOOM:
ABSENT:
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 anytime before 2:30 PM on April 15, 2025.
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.
Public comments on items not on the Agenda.
Nancy Ocano & Allison Smith- Youth Sport Training Facility Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php2view id=l Monita, Grass, Galvan, Rebollar, Kelley (Came in late)
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CITY OF BRAWLEY
April 15, 2025
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 that are slanderous or that may invade an individual's personal privacy.
Please direct your questions and comments to the City Council.
The Agenda was approved.
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4. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approved City Council Meeting Minutes: April 1, 2025.a.
Approved Accounts Payable: March 15, 2025, to March 28, 2025.b. c.
d. Approval of letter of support for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 569.
Items are approved by one motion. Council Members or members of the public may request that consent items be considered separately at a time determined by the Mayor. m/s/c Kelley/Galvan/5-0
Presentation by Republic Services. Presented by Shirley Moreno, Operations Manager, and Silvia Gerardo, Sustainability Advisor.
Julie Reeves, a Brawley resident, is concerned about regulations on organic waste disposal.
Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
Presented by Mayor Gil Rebollar.
Amy Gonzales, Dispatcher, Miranda Martinez, Regina Kim, Supervisor for the Communications Division.
Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l Presentation by Lifted Up Living and Little Sparrows youth programs. Presented by Stacie Chandler and Cathy Coronado.
Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=1 Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Lauren Zaragoza.
Presented by Mayor Gil Rebollar.
Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l Letter from Brawley Resident Audrey Noriega regarding Parks and Recreation. Presented by Gil Rebollar.
Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Eagle Scout Candidate Uriel Solis, Troop 4070.
Presented by CM Grass.
Scoutmaster Ross Simmons announced he is an Eagle Scout after his review.
Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=1 Approval of letter of opposition to propose California State University and San Diego State University budget cuts.
5. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
6. REGULAR BUSINESS:
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Thank you, Council, for your support of the Youth Programs.
MLS Go, the target was 200 kids, and 247 were reached.
Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/\ /iewPublisher.php?view id=l Potential Action to approve waiving fees for the Imperial Valley Pickleball League. Presented by April Hodgson, Recreation Coordinator. Janet Stills, President of IV Pickleball, Sue Casey, Treasurer, and Mr. Lizarraga.
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Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php2view id=l Potential action to accept a donation from the Brawley Police Foundation for a 2025 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor, valued at $53,844.48. Presented by Assistant Chief Blackston.
Police Foundation Board Members: Joel Gonzales, Suzanne Rutherford, and Liz Marner. m/s/c Rebollar/Grass/5-0
Comments may be heard here:
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https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php2view id=1 Potential Action to amend the previously approved item 7b on the April 1st Agenda and accept the new proposed road closure map for the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Brawley and the Brawley Cattle Call Queen Royalty Association to conduct their IV International Brisket Cook-off event on Saturday, May 17, 20235. Presented by John Tan, Commander.
Ramiro Urias, Brawley Chamber CEO.
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Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php2view id=l d. Potential Action to review and approve the Catholic Community of Brawley and Westmorland road closure to facilitate a procession. Presented by John Tang, Commander. m/s/c Grass/Galvan/5-0
Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php2view id=l b. Potential action to Approve the Expenditure Plan and Resolution accepting grant funds from the State of California Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) in the amount of $206,695.99 for FY 2023-2024 through the State of California Local Safety Protection Account. Presented by Assistant Chief Blackstone.
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Comments may be heard here:
https://brawlev-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php2view id=l e. Approval of letter of support for SB 534, Salton Sea Region Green Empowerment Zone.
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7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
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Potential Action to approve the Lease Purchase of a new Pierce MFC Fire Engine from South Coast Fire Equipment through PNC Equipment Finance. Presented by Mike York, Fire Chief. m/s/c Kelley/Galvan/5-0
Comments may be heard here:
https://brawlev-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l Potential Action to approve Establishing an Alternate Workweek Policy. Presented by Shirley Bonillas, Human Resources Administrator.
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Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l Potential Action to Redefine the workweek for Unrepresented Employees. Presented by Shirley Bonillas, Human Resources Administrator.
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Comments may be heard here:
https://brawlev-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l Potential Action to approve Construction Management and Inspection Services from the Holt Group. Presented by Rom Medina, Public Works Director.
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Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l Potential Action to Accept Award of Re-Advertisement of Traffic Signal Synchronization Project.
Presented by Rom Medina, Public Works Director.
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Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l Discussion and Potential Action to provide a letter of opposition for SB 79, Transit Oriented Development. Presented by Councilman John Grass.
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Comments may be heard here:
https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=1 Potential Action to Award Specification No. 2025-07 East Brawley Street Maintenance Improvement Projects to American Asphalt. Presented by Rom Medina, Public Works Director. m/s/c Grass/Kelley/5-0
Comments may be heard here:
https://brawlev-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=l Potential Action to Authorize Change Order No. 2 to the Backflow Preventer Replacement Project.
Presented by Rom Medina, Public Works Director.
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Comments may be heard here:
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8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
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The City Council reports are available on the City of Brawley's website and on the City's audio record of the meeting.’
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