CRY OF BRAWLEY
July 1, 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.
REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Rebollar called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
PRESENT VIA ZOOM:
ABSENT:
Monita, Grass, Kelley, Galvan, Reballar,
None
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INVOCATION: Reverend Michael T Foss - Brawley Assembly of God Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Temp Galvan
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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2. CLOSED SESSION- None
3. PUBLIC APPEARANCESJCOMMENTS: (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 that are slanderous or that may invade an individual's personal privacy. Please direct your questions and comments to the City Council.
Any member of the public is invited to submit public comments in advance of the meeting, to be read at the meeting.
Please email your questions to [email protected] or call 760-351-3048 anytime before 2:30 PM on July 1, 2025.
a. Public comments on items not on the Agenda.
Eloy Martinez, Fire Captain, City of Brawley (Member Highlights) Maria Peinado, concerned with abandoned and neglected property, 151 C Street.
Cristina Diaz, resident of 159 C Street, wanted to thank the Fire Department.
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b. Announcement— "Life Activism" Mural Honoring Daniel "Danny" Hernandez. Library Manager Petra Ortega will announce the unveiling of the "Life of Activism" mural, now on display at the Brawley Library. This beautiful mural honors the late Daniel "Danny" Hernandez, a Brawley native. We invite the public to visit the library and view this meaningful tribute.
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c. Recognition by Captain Martinez, Brawley Fire Department: Captain Martinez will express this appreciation to the Brawley Fire Department team and Brawley Police Officers for their prompt and effective response to a recent critical incident.
Brawley's first responders are honored for their life-saving efforts of Pasqual Aceves.
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d. Presentation by Imperial Valley Healthcare District CEO Chris Bjornberg, who will provide a presentation on the status of the hospital transfer.
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4. CONSENT AGENDA:
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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. a. Approved City Council Meeting Minutes: June 17 & June 23, 2025. b. Approved City Council Meeting Minutes: May 20, 2025. c. Approved Accounts Payable: May 31, 2025, to June 13, 2025. d. Ratification of Employment Contract for City Manager Rebecca Terrazas Baxter as presented. e. Recommendation to Reject one claim against the City. f. Recommendation for reappointment of Mary L Miller and Robert Palacio to the Imperial Valley Housing Authority board of Commissioners.
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5. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
1. John Tang, Commander - Parks & Recreation, update on Teen Center.
2. Emmet Fried, Assistant to the City Manager — Update on Brawley Connect.
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6. REGULAR BUSINESS:
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a. Potential action to approve a donation to the Brawley Sunstrokers Swim Team. Presented by: Emmet Fried, Assistant to the City Manager.
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h. Discussion and potential action to authorize the Release of lien, Initiate Engagement with the Brawley Elementary School District regarding the Sale of Parcels APN 046-349-003-000 and 046-349-004-000 within the Parkside Estates Subdivision, and provide information on Allowable Land Uses. Presented by: Cristhian Barajas, Development Services Director.
Shawn Arvizu, Pastor of Christ Community Church in Brawley. m/s/c Grass/Kelley/S-0
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c. Potential action for the authorization to enter into an Agreement with Best Best and Krieger LLP to provide Legal Services. Presented by: Jimmy Duran, Interim City Manager. m/s/c Kelley/Monita/5-0
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d. Potential action to accept the GLOW Grant award in the amount of $35,000 from the Imperial Irrigation District and authorize the City Manager to execute the Funding Agreement. Presented by: Denise Garcia, Special Projects Manager.
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e. Potential action to accept the Public Green Space Grant award in the amount of $29,600 from the Imperial Irrigation District and authorize the City Manager to execute the funding agreement. Presented by: Denise Garcia, Special Projects Manager.
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f. Potential action to approve the purchase of a Dump Truck from Haaker Equipment Company, in an amount not to exceed $123,563.93. Presented by: Rom Medina, Public Works Director m/s/c Grass/Monita/5-0
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i. Discussion regarding scheduling of City Council workshop. Presented by: Mayor Rebollar.
Set a date for the next meeting for September.
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7. INFQRMATIONAL REPORTS
None
8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
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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9. ITT ATTORNEY REPORT:
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m,.
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