CITY OF BRAWLEY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 18, 2025
The City Council of the City of Brawley, California, met in a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers. The date, time, and place of said meeting were duly established. The City Clerk attests to the posting of the agenda pursuant to Cal. Govt. Code § 54954.2.
SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Rebollar called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Monita, Grass, Kelley, Galvan, Rebollar
PRESENT VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION: CM Grass
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro-Tempore Galvan
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Agenda was approved. m/s/c Kelley/Grass/5-0
2. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Luckey Ranch Subdivision
Agency negotiator: City Manager, Public Works Director, and City Attorney.
Negotiating parties: MFC Imperial I LLC
Under negotiation: Terms of Development Agreement.
Approved m/s/c Grass/Monita/5-0
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
(Three Cases)
Information given, no action taken.
3. PUBLIC APPEA NCES/COM ENTS: (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 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 valerie.sra ico@bra rl y -ca. ov or call 760-351-3048 any time before 2:30 PM, November 18, 2025.
Public Comments on Items not on the Agenda.
None
4. CONSENT AGENDA.
m/s/c Kelley/Monita/5-0
a, Approve Accounts Payable: October 18, 2025, to October 31, 2025 b. Approval of Application for Article 3, Bicycle /Pedestrian project funds. c. Approval of Application for Article 8e, FY 24-25 bus transfer terminal funds. d. Approve Geotechnical and Material Testing Services for Ocotillo Springs Lanes and Sidewalks Installation.
Potential Action to Reject bids for the Water Treatment Plant Finished Water Storage Tanks Rehabilitation.
f. Approve and Authorize the City of Brawley Parks and Recreation to Access State and Federal Level Summary Criminal History Information Via Live Scan Finger Printing. g. Potential Action to Review and Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the California National Guard — Counterdrug Task Force and to Allow the Chief of Police to Execute the MOU.
h. Approve and Award of Contract for Street Lights Installation on Main Street to Tom Watson Inc.
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5. REGULAR BUSINESS
a. Potential Action to Approve the Catholic Community of Brawley to facilitate a procession and approve the road closure for the event. Presented by John Tang, Interim Parks and Recreation Manager.
Approved: m/s/c Galvan/Grass/5-0
b. Potential Action to Approve Contract for Construction Management Services. Presented by William Smerdon, City Attorney.
Approved: m/s/c Kelley/Monita/5-0
c. Potential action to Reclassify Previously Budgeted Planning Position from Associate Planner to Senior Planner and amend the Management, Confidential, & Unrepresented List. Presented by Cristhian Barajas, Development Services Director.
Approved: m/s/c Kelley/Grass/5-0
d. Citywide User and Regulatory Fee Study — Presentation of Findings and Direction to Schedule Public Hearing for Proposed Fee Adjustments. Presented by Silvia Luna, Finance Director.
Approved: m/s/c Kelley/Monita/5-0
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9. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
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