Brawley City Council &
Successor Agency to Brawley
Community Redevelopment Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
September 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
383 Main Street
Brawley, California 92227
This meeting will be broadcast live at https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1 Gil Rebollar, Mayor Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk
JJ Galvan, Mayor Pro-Tempore William S. Smerdon, Acting City Treasurer Timothy Kelley, Council Member William S. Smerdon, City Attorney John Grass, Council Member Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter, City Manager/ Perry Monita, Council Member Executive Director
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (Four Cases)
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN: 046-349-004-000
Agency negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating parties: Brawley Elementary School District Under negotiation: Potential release of the City's reverted interest
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: La Paloma Subdivision - Unit 2
Agency negotiator: City Manager and Public Works Director Negotiating parties: La Paloma Development, Inc.
Under negotiation: Development Conditions
3. PUBLIC APPEARANCE/COMMENTS (Not to exceed 4 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 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 any time before 2:30 PM, - September 16, 2025
a. Public Comments for Items not on the Agenda.
b. Fire Department Open House Presentation. Presented by Juan Rodelo, Deputy Fire Chief.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes:
• January 07, 2025
• January 21, 2025
• May 15, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
• September 02, 2025
• September 05, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
(5 attachments)
b. Approve accounts payable: August 16, 2025, to August 29, 2025. (2 attachments)
c. Receive and file the Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2024/25 Treasury Report for Quarter Ended June 30, 2025.
(3 attachments)
d. Approve the Proposition 4 Salton Sea Funding Allocation Request by the Salton Sea Authority.
(4 attachments)
e. Approve the Second reading of Ordinance 2025-03 establishing installation of four-way signs for the intersection of A Street and East 3rd Street. (2 attachments)
f. Approve the Second reading of Ordinance 2025-04, Implementing City Ordinance Chapter 19J outlining unauthorized use of shopping carts. (2 attachments)
g. Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2025-05 Amendment of Article III of Chapter 19 of the Brawley Municipal Code.
(2 attachments)
h. Approve Augment Request No. 2 to the 2022 Contract with First Carbon Solutions (FCS) for an additional $166,960 to continue performing work on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and relevant technical analyses for the Rancho Los Lagos Specific Plan.
(3 attachments)
i. Ratify approval of Change Order No. 1 for Project Specification No. 2025-09, Hinojosa Water Tower Demolition, for $15,739.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation concerning this project. (3 attachments)
j. Approve to Award Specification No. 2023-02 Ocotillo Springs Class II Bicycle Lanes and Sidewalks Installation Improvements Project to LC Paving & Sealing, Inc. in an amount of $1,297,434.50 and authorize a 10% contingency in an amount of $129,743.45 (if needed) for a total amount of $1,427,177.95 and authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation concerning this project. (2 attachments)
k. Approve various vehicles as surplus property as established by the 2022 City's Surplus Policy.
(2 attachments)
l. Approve and Authorize staff to proceed with the installation of a new perimeter fence at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to improve site security and safety for both City employees and the public.
(3 attachments)
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
a. Potential action to adopt Resolution authorizing the Human Resources Department of the City of Brawley to access state and federal level summary criminal history information for employment, volunteer, and contract positions. Presented by Sylvia Vizacarra, Human Resources Administrator.
(2 attachments)
b. Potential action to authorize the sale of alcohol and waive the street closure fee, as well as all fees related to the Cattle Call festivities. Presented by John Tang, Interim Parks and Recreation Manager.
(5 attachments)
c. Discussion regarding amending city ordinance(s) to address vacant and abandoned buildings within city limits. Presented by Denise Garcia, Special Projects Manager.
(2 attachments)
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
a. Monthly Staffing Report for August 2025
(2 attachments)
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT
8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
ADJOURNMENT: Regular Meeting September 16, 2025 @ 6:00 PM, 383 Main Street, Brawley, California. Supporting Documents are available for public review in the Office of the City Clerk, 383 Main Street, Brawley, California 92227 - Monday through Friday during Regular Business Hours; Individuals who require special accommodations are requested to give 48 hours prior notice. Contact: Office of the City Clerk @ 760-351-3048.
Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk