CITY OF BRAWLEY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
December 2, 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 in accordance with Cal. Govt. Code § 54954.2.
REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Rebollar called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
PRESENT: Monita, Grass, Kelley, Galvan, Rebollar
PRESENT VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION: CM Grass
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: CM Monita
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved m/s/c Kelley/Galvan/5-0
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: (Two Cases)
Information provided, no action taken.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: La Paloma Subdivision Unit 1
Agency negotiator: City Manager and Public Works Director Negotiating parties: La Paloma Development, Inc.
Under negotiation: Development Conditions
m/s/c/ Grass/Galvan/5-0
3. PUBLIC APPA °" . NCES/CO MNTS (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 written comments in advance of the meeting, which will be read aloud during the meeting. Please email your questions to vaierie.sonico brawey-ca„ov or call 760-351-3048 any time before 2:30 p.m. on December 2, 2025. a. Public Comments on Items not on the Agenda.
✓ Juan Rodel, Jr., Deputy Fire Chief.
✓ Kirk Mann, Executive Director of the Imperial Valley Housing Authority. ✓ Betsy Enders, resident regarding the new lights at the Lions Center.
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b. Proclamation Honoring Chief of Police Jimmy Duran on Retirement. Presented by Mayor Gil Rebollar.
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4. PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.
a. Public Hearing to consider the Adoption of the Citywide User and Regulatory Fee Study and Updated Master Fee Schedule.
1. Conduct the Public Hearing to receive comments on the Citywide User and Regulatory Fee Study.
❖ Sean Wilcox, Brawley resident, Calle Estrella.
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2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-49, approving the updated Master Fee Schedule based on the results of the Citywide User and Regulatory Fee Study.
m/s/c Kelley/Monita/5-0
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3. Approved implementation of updated fees effective February 1, 2026, allowing for compliant noticing periods and administrative setup.
m/s/c Grass/Monita/5-0
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
Approved: m/s/c Kelley/Galvan/5-0
a. Approved City Council Meeting Minutes:
November 18, 2025
b. Approved Accounts Payable: November 1, 2025, to November 14, 2025. c. Approved LED Sports Facility Lighting Replacement Project Change Order #1 for the Replacement of four (4) exterior light fixtures and fourteen (14) interior lights at the Lion Center Gym, and authorized the City Manager to sign any change orders in an amount not to exceed $6900.00
d. Approved the one-year Employment Contract for Armando Garibay, Information Technology Director, covering the term July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 (retroactive to July 1, 2025) Comments may be heard here:
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6. REGULAR BUSINESS
a. Approved the Request regarding deferral of Development Impact Fees for Roben Homes' The Dunes development in the Luckey Ranch Subdivision. Presented by Cristhian Barajas, Development Services Director.
m/s/c GaIva n/Kelley/5-0
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b. Authorized the City Manager to execute the SCAG Planning Memorandum of Understanding for the Main Streets project to provide meaningful involvement and support the project's alignment with the Brawley community's needs. Presented by: Cristhian Barajas, Development Services Director.
m/s/c Kelley/Grass/5-0
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7. CITY MANAGER REPORT
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8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk