CITY OF BRAWLEY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
March 3, 2026
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.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Galvan called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
PRESENT VIA ZOOM:
ABSENT:
Rebollar, Monita, Grass, Kelley, Galvan
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved: m/s/c Rebollar/Monica/5-0
CLOSSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS: This is the time for the public to address the City Council on any item appearing on the Closed Session agenda for this meeting.
ADJOURN TO 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: (Three Cases)
Information given to Council.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 694-1/2 Grapefruit Drive, Brawley
Agency negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating parties: Andy Krutzsch - Secured Party
Under negotiation: Terms of pending foreclosure
Direction given to Staff.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION — 6:12 PM
INVOCATION: CM Grass
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: CM Monita
PUBLIC APPEARANCES/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 valerie:sonico brawley-ca.gov or call 760-351-3048 any time before 2:30 PM, March 3, 2026.
a. Public Comments for items not on the Agenda.
r Eric Reyes, 1135 Apple Way.
y Jason Armstrong, 963 East E Street.
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https:/ brawleyvca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view id=1 Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to John Tang for serving as Interim Parks and Recreation Manager
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
Approved: m/s/c Rebollar/Grass/5-0
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 February 17, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes. b. Approved Accounts Payable: January 31, 2026, to February 13, 2026. c. Approved Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025/26 Treasury Report d. Approved Final Parcel Map (PM) 24-02 — Rancho Porter Subdivision e. Approved Agreement with Govinvest, Inc. (d.b.a. TrueComp) for Labor Costing Software Subscription.
f. Adopted Resolution Authorizing the City Manager, Finance Director, Deputy Fire Chief, and Public Works Director to Execute for and on Behalf of the City of Brawley Applications and Documents Required by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Comments may be heard here:
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REGULAR BUSINESS
Potential Action to Approve Street Closure and Alcohol Sales for the Cesar Chavez Celebration on March 28, 2026 — Presented by April Hodgson, Parks and Recreation Manager. m/s/c Rebollar/Galvan/5-0
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m/s/c Grass/Monita/5-0
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No Action feedback and direction.
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6. CITY MANAGER REPORT
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7. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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INFORMATIONAL REPORT
None
The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk