Agenda — Brawley City Council, June 16, 2026 (part 1 of 3)

Brawley City Council &
Successor Agency to Brawley
Community Redevelopment Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
June 16, 2026 at 5:30 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 JJ Galvan, Mayor Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk
Timothy Kelley, Mayor Pro-Tempore William S. Smerdon, Acting City Treasurer John Grass, Council Member William S. Smerdon, City Attorney Perry Monita, Council Member Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter, City Manager/ Gil Rebollar, Council Member Executive Director

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2. CLOSED 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: (One Case)

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Government Code §54957.6, Conference with Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter, City Manager, Sylvia Vizcarra, Human Resources Administrator, and Peter Nguyen, Labor Specialist, on the following bargaining units:

I. Management, Confidential, and Unrepresented
II. Teamsters Local 542
III. Brawley Public Safety Employees Association
IV. Brawley Police Sergeants Association
V. Brawley Firefighters Association
VI. Unrepresented Part-Time and Temporary
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – 6:00 PM

3. 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 and address for the record. Speakers are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and orderly manner. Disruptive behavior and profanity are not permitted. 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@brawleyca.gov or call 760-351-3048 any time before 2:30 PM, June 16, 2026. a. Public Comments for Items not on the Agenda
b. Presentation of Certificates of Commendation in Recognition of Heroic and Life‑Saving Actions Performed by Sergeant David Pham, Officer Jacob Carillo, Officer Joe Godinez III & Officer Vanessa Yanez Fuentes
c. Special Presentation: Recognition of Adrian Ople, Planning Technician, as the City of Brawley Employee of the Month for May 2026

4. PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.
a. Annual Public Hearing Regarding City Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3 (AB 2561) – Presented by Sylvia Vizcarra, Human Resources Administrator.
(2 attachments)
b. Public Hearing and Potential Action to Approve First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026- 03: Amendment to Articles II, V, and VI of the Zoning Ordinance That Would Formally Define Both “Caretakers” and “Caretaker’s Residences” While Allowing the Development of Caretaker’s Residences as Accessory Uses Permitted by Right in C-3 and M-1 Zones – Presented by Cristhian Barajas, Development Services Director. (4 attachments)
c. Public Hearing and Potential Action to Approve First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026- 04: Amendment to Articles II and V of the Zoning Ordinance That Would Formally Define “Water Stores” While Allowing Their Development in C-1, C-2, and C-3 Zones and Prohibiting Their Development in C-P Zones – Presented by Cristhian Barajas, Development Services Director.
(5 attachments)
d. Public Hearing to Receive Public Comments Regarding the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) Update, Potential Action to Adopt the 2025 UWMP, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents Necessary to Implement and Submit the Updated Plan – Presented by Ana Gutierrez, Acting Public Works & Operations Manager.
(4 attachments)

5. CONSENT AGENDA
Items are approved by one motion. Council Members or members of the public may request consent items be considered separately at a time determined by the Mayor. a. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes: June 2, 2026
(1 attachment)
b. Approve Accounts Payable: May 16, 2026 to May 29, 2026 (3 attachments)
c. Ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Brawley Police Sergeants Association (BPSA) as Presented (2 attachments)

d. Approve AT&T Support & Maintenance Agreement and Authorize Payment in the Amount of $46,015.44 for Continued Maintenance of the City’s VESTA 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) System
(4 attachments)
e. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-18: Confirming the Bernardo Padilla Subdivision Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District for FY 2026/27
(2 attachments)
f. Adopt the Following Resolutions Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes for the Various Community Facilities Districts Within the City of Brawley for Fiscal Year 2026/2027:
• Resolution No. 2026-19
• Resolution No. 2026-20
• Resolution No. 2026-21
• Resolution No. 2026-22
• Resolution No. 2026-23
• Resolution No. 2026-24
(3 attachments)
g. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-27: Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 and Resolution No. 2026- 28: Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Imperial to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election
(3 attachments)
h. Authorize Change Order No. 1 with Rove Engineering Inc. in the Amount of $32,980.00 for Additional Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Leveling Course Material Utilized During Construction for the Western Avenue Improvements Project and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documentation
(3 attachments)
i. Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement Between the City and NV5, Inc. in the Amount of $85,000 for Continued City Engineering Services and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Necessary Documents (3 attachments)
j. Authorize the Corrected Amount of $79,250.00 for the Previously Approved Purchase and Installation of a Generator for the Jones Tank Site (4 attachments)
k. Authorize Change Order No. 1 to the Traffic Signal Synchronization & Intelligent Transportation System Project
(3 attachments)
l. Award Specification No. 2025-12, Best Avenue Improvements Project from Main Street to Jones Street, to Rove Engineering in the Amount of $1,099,778.30, Authorize a 15% Contingency in the Amount of $164,966.74 for a Total Amount of $1,264,745.04, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documentation Concerning the Project (2 attachments)
m. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-30 Authorizing the Acceptance of an Additional $14,387 in Grant Funding from the Imperial Irrigation District for the 2026 GLOW LED Light Grant Program and Approve the Corresponding Budget Amendment as Necessary (3 attachments)
n. Proclamation Declaring June 2026 as Men’s Mental Health Month; Ceremonial Reading and Presentation Deferred
(2 attachments)

6. REGULAR BUSINESS
a. Potential Action to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-25: Authorizing Interim Expenditures Prior to Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget – Presented by Silvia Luna, Finance Director.
(2 attachments)
b. Potential Action to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-29: Directing Staff to Prepare Amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance to Effectively Regulate Large-Scale Data Centers and Related Supporting Infrastructure – Presented by William S. Smerdon, City Attorney.
(2 attachments)

7. CITY MANAGER REPORT

8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

10. INFORMATIONAL REPORT
ADJOURNMENT: Regular Meeting July 7, 2026 @ 5:30 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
City of Brawley
City Council
June 16, 2026
Agenda Item No 4a

STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
From: Sylvia Vizcarra, Human Resources Administrator
Prepared by: Sylvia Vizcarra, Human Resources Administrator Subject: Annual Public Hearing Regarding City Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3 (AB 2561) RECOMMENDATION:

Conduct annual public hearing required by Government Code Section 3502.3 regarding City vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts and receive the staff presentation.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Assembly Bill 2561, codified at Government Code Section 3502.3, requires local public agencies to conduct at least one public hearing each fiscal year regarding workforce vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts. The purpose of the hearing is to provide transparency regarding staffing challenges and workforce needs affecting the City's operations.

On June 3, 2025, the City Council adopted Policy No. 153-65 establishing procedures for compliance with Government Code Section 3502.3. The City is conducting this annual public hearing to satisfy its reporting obligations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Staff will provide a presentation regarding current vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts, and recognized employee organizations have been afforded the opportunity to participate as provided by law.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no direct fiscal impact associated with conducting the annual public hearing required by Government Code Section 3502.3.

The recruitment and retention information presented may identify workforce challenges that could result in future budgetary considerations, staffing adjustments, recruitment initiatives, or collective bargaining discussions.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve the Recommendation
Conduct the annual public hearing required by Government Code Section 3502.3 and receive the staff presentation regarding City vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts.

2. Modify the Recommendation
4a
Conduct the public hearing and provide staff with direction regarding additional information, analysis, or future recruitment and retention strategies.

3. Decline the Recommendation
Declining to conduct the public hearing may result in non-compliance with Government Code Section 3502.3.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. PowerPoint of Yearly Recruitment and Vacancies
REPORT COORDINATED WITH (other than person preparing the staff report):

Staff, Title or Consultant, Agency
, , ,
REPORT APPROVAL(S):

Staff, Title or Consultant, Agency Status – Date of Status Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter, City Manager Approved - 6/12/2026 Silvia Luna, Finance Director Approved - 6/12/2026
4a
AB 2561
Annual Vacancy &
Recruitment Report
City of Brawley | Fiscal Year 2025–2026
4a.1
Purpose of AB 2561
City of Brawley • AB 2561 Annual Report • 2
Annual Reporting
Report vacancies and
recruitment information
as part of the annual
budget process.

Transparency
Provide Council and the
community with a clear
view of staffing needs
and hiring activity.

Workforce Planning
Support service
continuity by monitoring
vacancies and hard-tofill classifications.

AB 2561
Threshold
No bargaining
unit exceeds
the 20%
vacancy
threshold.

Key message: the City remains below the reporting threshold that requires additional process. 4a.1
Workforce Summary
City of Brawley • AB 2561 Annual Report • 3
172
Total Employees
Includes 6 elected positions
166
Non-Elected Staff
Workforce groups shown below
9 Current Vacancies
Mgmt/Conf, BPSEA, Teamsters

5.2%
Vacancy Rate
Approximate citywide rate
6 57
44 34
24 7
Elected
Mgmt/Conf
BPSEA
Teamsters
BFFA
BPSA
Employee Group Counts
Elected 6
Mgmt/Conf 57
BPSEA 44
Teamsters 34
BFFA 24
BPSA 7
The workforce totals and vacancy numbers on this slide are the basis for the remaining vacancy and summary slides.
4a.1
Represented Bargaining Unit Recruitment Activity
City of Brawley • AB 2561 Annual Report • 4
0 2
4 6
8 10
12 BPSEA Teamsters BFFA BPSA
Recruitments Positions Filled Current Vacancies
21 Recruitments conducted
19 Represented positions
filled
5 Current represented
vacancies
Note: This slide summarizes represented bargaining units only. It does not include Management/Confidential or seasonal/temporary recruitment activity. 4a.1
Seasonal & Temporary Hiring Success
City of Brawley • AB 2561 Annual Report • 5
49 Summer Day Camp Staff
All positions filled
8 General Laborers
Cattle Call support
57 Seasonal Hires
Total temporary hires
Seasonal hiring is an important part of maintaining
community programs and special event support.

These recruitment efforts are separate from the represented bargaining unit recruitment activity and help demonstrate the full scope of HR recruitment work during the reporting period.
57 total seasonal/temporary
positions filled
4a.1
Citywide Recruitment Statistics
City of Brawley • AB 2561 Annual Report • 6
All recruitment activity during the reporting period
38 Job Postings
Citywide
982
Applications Received
Average pool: 26 per posting
76 Positions Filled
19 represented + 57 seasonal
26 Apps per Posting
Rounded from 25.8
What this means
The City received strong application volume overall, but certain classifications—especially Police Officer—remain difficult to fill because not all applicants meet minimum qualifications or complete the full hiring process.
4a.1
Current Vacancy Snapshot
City of Brawley • AB 2561 Annual Report • 7
9 Total Vacancies
Citywide

5.2%
Vacancy Rate
Approximate citywide rate
0 Units Over 20%
All units below threshold

7.0%

6.8%

5.9%
0 0
0 0.5
1 1.5
2 2.5
3 3.5
4 4.5
5 Mgmt/Conf BPSEA Teamsters BFFA BPSA
AB 2561 Threshold Check
No bargaining unit currently
exceeds the 20% vacancy
threshold.

Current vacancies are concentrated in
Management/Confidential, BPSEA, and Teamsters.
4a.1
Difficult-to-Fill Positions
City of Brawley • AB 2561 Annual Report • 8
Police Officer
Competitive
Market
Neighboring agencies and regional employers
compete for the same candidate pool.

Extensive background
process
The hiring process is rigorous and can reduce
the candidate pool.

Limited qualified
applicants
Application volume does not always translate
to eligible candidates.

Continuous
Recruitment
Recruitments must be reopened or kept open to
maintain applicant flow.

Public safety recruitment remains one of the
most competitive areas statewide.
4a.1
Recruitment Successes
City of Brawley • AB 2561 Annual Report • 9
Firefighter Eligibility List
One recruitment produced multiple hires and reduced
recruitment timelines.
19 Represented Positions Filled
Across four bargaining units
57 Seasonal/Temporary Hires
Summer & Cattle Call
4 Firefighter Hires
From one eligibility list
0 BFFA Vacancies
Fully staffed at report date
The City used proactive recruitment tools—especially eligibility lists—to respond quickly when vacancies occurred or staffing needs changed.
4a.1
Recruitment & Retention Efforts
City of Brawley • AB 2561 Annual Report • 10
Compensation Comparisons
Review salary competitiveness and
market conditions.

Continuous Recruitment
Keep hard-to-fill recruitments open or
reopen them as needed.

Eligibility Lists
Reduce hiring timelines for critical
classifications.

Professional Development
Supports employee growth and retention
through access to free online and in-person
training opportunities offered by CJPIA and
other professional organizations, agencies,
and training providers
Employee Recognition
Implemented Employee of the Month
program (January 2026) to recognize
employee achievements and promote
morale and workplace engagement.

Workforce Planning
Coordinate with departments to
identify staffing needs.

These efforts help the City compete for talent, fill vacancies efficiently, and maintain service levels. 4a.1
Statewide Recruitment Challenges
City of Brawley • AB 2561 Annual Report • 11
Not unique to Brawley
Public agencies throughout California
continue to compete for qualified
employees, particularly in public safety and
specialized classifications.

Statewide pressures include competition,
retirements, certification requirements, and
candidate availability.

Public
Safety
Most competitive
Police Officer recruitment
Specialized
Certifications
Smaller qualified pools
Regional
Competition
Neighboring agencies
Ongoing
Workforce Planning
Annual review
4a.1
UC Berkeley Labor Center Study (2022-2023)
City of Brawley • AB 2561 Annual Report • 11
• Local government vacancies are
widespread challenge throughout
California.

Key Takeaway: • Many agencies reported vacancy rates
ranging from 5% to 30%
• Common challenges include
retirements, competition for talent, high
cost of living, limited applicant pools,
and lengthy hiring processes.
• High vacancies can increase workloads,
burnout, turnover, and impact service
delivery.
• Recommended strategies include
improving recruitment, streamlining
hiring, evaluating compensation, and
focusing on retention.

City of Brawley
recruitment and
retention challenges are
consistent with trends
experienced by local
governments throughout
California.
4a.1
Executive Summary
172
Employees
38 Postings
982
Applications
76 Positions Filled
9 Vacancies

5.2%
Average Vacancy Rate
No bargaining unit exceeds the 20% AB 2561 vacancy threshold. 4a.1
City of Brawley
City Council
June 16, 2026
Agenda Item No 4b

STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
From: Cristhian Barajas, Development Services Director
Prepared by: Adrian Ople, Planning Technician
Subject: First Reading of Proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance concerning Caretaker’s Residences
RECOMMENDATION:

Hold public hearing and approve First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-03: amendment to Articles II, V, and VI of the Zoning Ordinance that would formally define both “caretakers” and “caretaker’s residences” while allowing the development of caretaker’s residences as accessory uses permitted by right in C-3 and M-1 zones.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Recently, mini-storage and vehicle storage developers within the City of Brawley have requested permits to develop caretaker’s residences on the site of their commercial operations. Caretaker’s residences are listed in Tables 27.82 & 27.92 of the City of Brawley Zoning Ordinance. However, these residences and their limitations are not clearly defined anywhere within the Zoning Ordinance.

Currently, the Zoning Ordinance only allows caretaker’s residences as accessory uses by right in M-2 (Heavy Industrial) zones. Only two parcels in the entire city are zoned M-2. Despite being zones that often house various kinds of storage facilities and other intensive uses that benefit from onsite security and management, C-3 (Heavy Commercial) and M-1 (Light Industrial) zones may only house caretaker’s residences with conditional use permits approved by either the Planning Commission (for C-3) or the Planning Director (for M-1). Because of their importance to the smooth operation of facilities in these zones, the Development Services Department has proposed an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that defines caretaker’s residences, establishes their limitations, and relaxes restrictions on their developments in C-3 and M-1 zones.

The proposed ordinance amendment modifies Section 27.33 of the Zoning Ordinance to add “caretaker” and “caretaker’s residence” to the list of terms found in Article II. Definitions. “Caretaker” is defined as “a person residing on a commercial or industrial property and provides customer assistance, property maintenance, overnight security, and/or other duties as an employee of a permitted business on said property,” while “caretaker’s residence” is defined as “a residential dwelling unit secondary to a primary commercial or industrial use and used to provide on-site living and sleeping accommodations for a watchman, guard, caretaker, custodian, supervisor, manager, janitor, or other employee of said primary use, and his or her family; with rental to non-employees prohibited.” These definitions ensure that these units are not abused as residential rental units in non-residential zones. 4b
The proposed ordinance amendment also modifies Tables 27.82 & 27.92 of the Zoning Ordinance which list permitted, accessory, conditional, and prohibited uses in Commercial (Article V) and Industrial (Article VI) zoning districts. The columns for C-3 and M-1 zones are amended to allow caretaker’s residences as accessory uses by right.

The project site is not located within a sensitive environmental area, does not involve unusual circumstances, does not result in cumulative impacts, and would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Therefore, the project qualifies for a Common Sense Exemption, and a Notice of Exemption (NOE) will be filed following project approval.

A Public Hearing was held on April 1, 2026 before the Planning Commission. No comments were received at or prior to the meeting. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the proposed Ordinance to Council.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

ALTERNATIVES:

No alternatives are suggested.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft Ordinance

2. Approved Planning Commission Minutes (04/01/2026)

3. Public Hearing Notice: Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Caretaker's Residence REPORT COORDINATED WITH (other than person preparing the staff report):

Staff, Title or Consultant, Agency
Cristhian Barajas, Development Services Director, ,
REPORT APPROVAL(S):

Staff, Title or Consultant, Agency Status – Date of Status Silvia Luna, Finance Director Approved - 6/12/2026
Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter, City Manager Approved - 6/12/2026 4b
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-03

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRAWLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLES II, V, & VI OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRAWLEY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

1. Findings:

The City Council finds as follows:
a. The existing Zoning Ordinance’s list of definitions does not define “caretaker” or “caretaker’s residence” under the “C” section of Article II; and b. The City’s existing regulations for caretaker’s residences in Heavy Commercial (C-3) and Light Manufacturing (M-1) zones, as found in Articles V & VI of the Zoning Ordinance, are very restrictive, requiring a Conditional Use Permit approved by either the Planning Commission (C-3 zones) or the Planning Director (M-1 zones) to be obtained for development; and c. City staff has found said restrictiveness to be an obstacle for the development of caretaker’s residences as accessory uses necessary for the efficient operation or primary uses in C-3 and M-1 zones, such as mini-storage facilities and vehicle rental services; and d. Council now has sufficient information to amend Section 27.33 of the Zoning Ordinance to define “caretaker” and “caretaker’s residence”; and
e. Council now has sufficient information to revise Zoning Ordinance Tables 27.82 & 27.92 governing permitted uses, accessory uses, conditional uses, and prohibited uses in commercial and manufacturing zones.

2. Amendment of Zoning Ordinance:

Section 27.33 of the Zoning Ordinance and the rows of Tables 27.82 & 27.92 concerning Caretaker’s Residences in Articles V & VI of the Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 27.33. - "C."
“Caretaker” means a person residing on a commercial or industrial property and who provides customer assistance, property maintenance, overnight security, and/or other duties as an employee of a permitted business on said property.
“Caretaker’s residence” means a residential dwelling unit secondary to a primary commercial or industrial use and used to provide on-site living and sleeping accommodations for a watchman, guard, caretaker, custodian, supervisor, manager, janitor, or other employee of said primary use, and his or her family; with rental to non-employees prohibited. 4b.1
Table 27.82
Uses by Commercial Zoning District
Commercial Zoning District Uses C-P C-1 C-2 C-3
… … … … …
Caretaker’s residence X C C C A
… … … … …
Table 27.92
Uses by Manufacturing and Industrial Zoning District
Industrial Zoning District Uses M-1 M-2
… … …
Caretaker’s residence C* A A
… … …

3. Effective Date:

This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its adoption, and the City Clerk shall cause a certified copy of this ordinance to be published one time within fifteen (15) days after its adoption in the Imperial Valley Press, a newspaper of general circulation printed in Imperial County and circulated in the City of Brawley.

APPROVED, PASSED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 16th day of June 2026.

CITY OF BRAWLEY, CALIFORNIA
___________________________
JJ Galvan, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk
4b.1

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)

COUNTY OF IMPERIAL)

CITY OF BRAWLEY)
1 st Reading
I, Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk of the City of Brawley, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2026-03 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Brawley, California, at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of June 2026 and that it was so adopted by the following roll call vote: m/s/c
AYES:

NAYES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

DATED: June 16, 2026 ___________________________
Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk
2 nd Reading & Adoption
I, Ana Gutierrez, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Brawley, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2026-03 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Brawley, California, at a regular meeting held on the 7 th day of July 2026 and that it was so adopted
by the following roll call vote: m/s/c
AYES:

NAYES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

DATED: July 7, 2026
___________________________
Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk
4b.1
Planning Commission Minutes| 1
April 1, 2026
The Planning Commission of the City of Brawley, California, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, 383 Main Street, Brawley, California, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026

1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting is called to order by Chair Jay Goyal at 5:30 p.m.

Present: J. Alvarez, J. Goyal, D. Nunez, R. Palacio, and S. Wilcock

Absent: G. Marquez and C. Vandiver

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: The Planning Commission approves the agenda as presented.

M/S/C: Wilcock/Palacio/5-0

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: N/A, no minutes presented.

M/S/C: N/A.

4. PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Chair Goyal called for public appearances for items not appearing on the Planning Commission Agenda. None. Public Comment closed at 5:32 p.m.

5. Draft 2026 Service Area Plan (SAP) Update
State law requires that all incorporated cities and special districts within the State of California prepare SAPs identifying the existing and projected demand for public facilities and services.

These updates are to occur at least every five (5) years. The current Service Area Plan (SAP) for the City of Brawley was adopted in 2018 to cover a twenty-year (20-yr) period between 2010 and 2030. A draft for the 2026 SAP was prepared by RICK Engineering to address the City’s ability to provide necessary services to areas within city limits and the Brawley Sphere of Influence. This update accounts for upcoming annexations and outlines how Brawley’s existing and project needs can be adequately funded and phased.

This was only an informational item for the Planning Commission before it moves onto City Council for approval.
4b.2
Planning Commission Minutes| 2
April 1, 2026

5. DT 26-01 / ZC 26-04 / SPA 26-03 – Downtown Specific Plan Amendment The City of Brawley seeks to amend its Downtown Specific Plan under Downtown Project (DT) #26-01, Zone Change (ZC) #26-04, and Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) #26-03). The proposed amendment would modify allowed land uses within the Downtown Specific Plan Area to be less restrictive towards certain kinds of commercial development. The Specific Plan Area’s West Village district will also be extended east by approximately one block from its current eastern boundary at 3rd Street.

Property Owner(s): Various
Applicant(s): City of Brawley
Location: Downtown Specific Plan Area
Properties Affected
By ZC: 300 blocks of “E” Street and “G” Street
301, 310, and 351 Main Street
115-135 S. Plaza Street
(APNs: 046-213-012 thru -016; 046-213-004 thru -
006; 046-214-010 thru -012; 048-062-002 thru -009;
and
048-111-001 thru -004, -009, -010, and -035)
By SPA: All properties in the Specific Plan Area
Public Comment: Planning Technician A. Ople brought forward comments from SoCalGas reminding all developers to contact 811 prior to excavation or demolition. A. Ople also brought forward comments from J. Armstrong supporting the amendment for the wider range of commercial uses allowed.

Motion: The Planning Commission moved to approve recommending DT #26-01 / ZC #26-04 / SPA #26-03 to City Council as presented.

M/S/C: Nunez/Wilcock/5-0
4b.2
Planning Commission Minutes| 3
April 1, 2026

6. ZOR 26-01 – Caretaker’s Residence Amendment
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOR) #26-01 proposes to allow caretaker’s residences as accessory uses by right in C-3 (Heavy Commercial) and M-1 (Light Manufacturing) zones.

Property Owner(s): N/A
Applicant(s): City of Brawley
Location: N/A
Properties Affected: All properties zoned C-3 or M-1
Public Comment: None.

Motion: The Planning Commission moved to approve recommending ZOR #26-01 to City Council as presented.

M/S/C: Wilcock/Nunez/5-0

7. ZOR 26-02 – Water Stores Amendment
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOR) #26-02 proposes to permit water stores by right in all commercial zones (i.e., zones C-P, C-1, C-2, and C-3). The Planning Commission must review City staff’s findings and the draft text of the amendment. Following review, the Planning Commission must make recommendations to staff and the City Council.

Property Owner(s): N/A
Applicant(s): City of Brawley
Location: N/A
Properties Affected: All properties zoned C-P, C-1, C-2, and C-3 Public Comment: None.
4b.2
Planning Commission Minutes| 4
April 1, 2026
Motion: The Planning Commission moved to approve recommending staff revise ZOR #26-02 as presented to limit water stores’ permitted by-right status to only C-1, C-2, and C-3 zones.

M/S/C: Wilcock/Palacio/5-0

6. NEXT MEETING DATE
A meeting date was not set.

7. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

M/S/C: Palacio/Nunez/5-0
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Notice of Public Hearing
City of Brawley
May 21, 2026
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before City Council on June 16, 2026 at the time and place indicated below. The purpose of the public hearing will be to hear comments from the public regarding the following subject:

Subject:

Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Caretaker’s Residences
Location: Citywide
The City of Brawley intends to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow for caretaker’s residences as an accessory use by right on lots zoned heavy commercial (C-3) and light industrial (M-1). Caretaker’s residences are permanent residences established on commercial and industrial properties that allow an on-site employee to live in close proximity to his/her place of employment. The terms “caretaker’s residence” and “caretaker” will be strictly defined to prevent abuses of these units as unpermitted rentals.

The City recognizes the value of on-site caretakers in ensuring businesses’ ability to provide security, clean facilities, and good customer service. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this amendment following the previous public hearing for this item held on April 1, 2026.

City Council Hearing Date: June 16, 2026
Hearing Time: 6:00 PM
Hearing Location: City of Brawley, Council Chambers
383 Main Street
Information pertinent to this item is available for review at Brawley City Hall during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. If you would like to know more about the proposed project prior to the public hearing, please contact Adrian Ople, Planning Technician at (760) 344-8822.

Any person wishing to comment on the above project may do so in writing or may appear in person at the public hearing. The written public comment period runs between May 22, 2026 and close of business on June 15, 2026. Written comments should be directed to Emmet Fried, Assistant to the City Manager, 383 Main Street, Brawley, CA 92227. Please reference the project name in all written correspondence. 4b.3
City of Brawley
City Council
June 16, 2026
Agenda Item No 4c

Hold public hearing and approve First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-04: amendment to Articles II and V of the Zoning Ordinance that would formally define “water stores” while allowing their development in C-1, C-2, and C-3 zones and prohibiting their development in C-P zones.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Water stores are distinguished from other retail outlets in that they only sell purified water. While similar in intensity to drug stores and pharmacies, water dispensing stations still differ from these land uses due to their focus on only dispensing water. The Development Services Department found it necessary to amend the Zoning Ordinance to define “water stores” and establish their status as allowed by right in commercial zones.

A Public Hearing was held on April 1, 2026 before Planning Commission to review the draft version of the Ordinance amendment. Following the public comment period, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to send the proposed ordinance amendment as presented back to Development Services due to concerns about water store visitors in C-P (Service & Professional) zones causing issues with parking lot traffic near medical offices. It was recommended that the draft ordinance be revised to prohibit water stores in C-P zones. Development Services found that Article V of the Zoning Ordinance prohibits similar uses such as “ice sales” and various laundry services in C-P zones, therefore supporting Planning Commission’s recommendation.

A Public Hearing was held again on May 20, 2026 before the Planning Commission. No comments were received at or prior to the meeting. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the proposed Ordinance to Council.

The Planning Commission’s approved version of the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment modifies Section 27.53 of the Zoning Ordinance to add “water store” to the list of terms found in Article II.

Definitions. “Water store” is defined as “an indoor commercial space where only purified water, packaged ice, and vessels incidental to water dispensing (e.g., plastic water containers) are sold, with food, other beverages, and unrelated non-food items strictly prohibited.” This definition ensures that these stores are not used as a loophole to engage in regular retail commercial operations in lowintensity commercial zones. 4c
The proposed ordinance amendment also modifies Tables 27.82 of the Zoning Ordinance, which lists permitted, accessory, conditional, and prohibited uses in Commercial zoning districts. A row is inserted in the table for “water stores” that indicates its status as permitted by right in C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial), C-2 (Medium Commercial), and C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zones. Following the recommendation of the Planning Commission on April 1, 2026, water stores are prohibited in C-P (Service & Professional) zones.

The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). The project consists of a regulatory amendment applicable to existing commercial and industrial areas and does not approve or authorize any physical development. Since commercial operations at water dispensing stations predominantly rely on the municipal water supply and do not depend on external delivery or highintensity activities, it can be said with certainty that there is no possibility for this project to have a significant impact on the environment. Furthermore, none of the exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply to the project. The project site is not located within a sensitive environmental area, does not involve unusual circumstances, does not result in cumulative impacts, and would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

ALTERNATIVES:

No alternatives are suggested.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft Ordinance

2. Approved Planning Commission Minutes (04/01/2026)

3. Draft Planning Commission Minutes (05/20/2026)

4. Public Hearing Notice: Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Water Dispensing REPORT COORDINATED WITH (other than person preparing the staff report):

Staff, Title or Consultant, Agency
Cristhian Barajas, Development Services Director, ,
REPORT APPROVAL(S):

Staff, Title or Consultant, Agency Status – Date of Status Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter, City Manager Approved - 6/10/2026 Silvia Luna, Finance Director Approved - 6/10/2026
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-04

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRAWLEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE II & V OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRAWLEY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

1. Findings:

The City Council finds as follows:
a. The Brawley Zoning Ordinance’s list of definitions does not define “water store” under the “W” section of Article II; and
b. Article V of the Zoning Ordinance does not currently list “water stores” as a permitted, accessory, conditional, or prohibited use within commercial zones; and c. City staff have found that water stores are similar in use and intensity to self-service laundry and ice sales, leading to their prohibition in Service & Professional (C-P) zones; and d. Council now has sufficient information to amend Section 27.53 of the Zoning Ordinance to define “water store”; and
e. Council now has sufficient information to revise Zoning Ordinance Table 27.82 governing permitted, accessory, conditional, and prohibited uses in commercial zones.

2. Amendment of Zoning Ordinance:

Section 27.53 of the Zoning Ordinance and Table 27.82 in Article V of the Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 27.53. - "W."
“Water store” means an indoor commercial space where only purified water, packaged ice, and vessels incidental to water dispensing (e.g., plastic water containers) are sold, with food, other beverages, and unrelated non-food items strictly prohibited.

Table 27.82
Uses by Commercial Zoning District
Commercial Zoning District Uses C-P C-1 C-2 C-3
… … … … …
Watch repair shops X P P P
Water stores X P P P
Water wells, reservoirs (storage/distribution systems) X C C C … … … … …
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3. Effective Date:

This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its adoption and the City Clerk shall cause a certified copy of this ordinance to be published one time within fifteen (15) days after its adoption in the Imperial Valley Press, a newspaper of general circulation printed in Imperial County and circulated in the City of Brawley.

APPROVED, PASSED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 16th day of June 2026.

CITY OF BRAWLEY, CALIFORNIA
___________________________
JJ Galvan, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)

COUNTY OF IMPERIAL)

CITY OF BRAWLEY)
1 st Reading
I, Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk of the City of Brawley, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2026-04 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Brawley, California, at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of June 2026 and that it was so adopted by the following roll call vote: m/s/c
AYES:

NAYES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

DATED: June 16, 2026 ___________________________
Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk
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2 nd Reading & Adoption
I, Ana Gutierrez, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Brawley, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2026-04 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Brawley, California, at a regular meeting held on the 7 th day of July, 2026, and that it was so
adopted by the following roll call vote: m/s/c
AYES:

NAYES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

DATED: July 7, 2026 ___________________________
Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk
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Planning Commission Minutes| 1
April 1, 2026
The Planning Commission of the City of Brawley, California, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, 383 Main Street, Brawley, California, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026

1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting is called to order by Chair Jay Goyal at 5:30 p.m.

Present: J. Alvarez, J. Goyal, D. Nunez, R. Palacio, and S. Wilcock

Absent: G. Marquez and C. Vandiver

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: The Planning Commission approves the agenda as presented.

M/S/C: Wilcock/Palacio/5-0

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: N/A, no minutes presented.

M/S/C: N/A.

4. PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Chair Goyal called for public appearances for items not appearing on the Planning Commission Agenda. None. Public Comment closed at 5:32 p.m.

This was only an informational item for the Planning Commission before it moves onto City Council for approval.
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Planning Commission Minutes| 2
April 1, 2026

Motion: The Planning Commission moved to approve recommending DT #26-01 / ZC #26-04 / SPA #26-03 to City Council as presented.

M/S/C: Nunez/Wilcock/5-0
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Planning Commission Minutes| 3
April 1, 2026

Property Owner(s): N/A
Applicant(s): City of Brawley
Location: N/A
Properties Affected: All properties zoned C-3 or M-1
Public Comment: None.

Motion: The Planning Commission moved to approve recommending ZOR #26-01 to City Council as presented.

M/S/C: Wilcock/Nunez/5-0

Property Owner(s): N/A
Applicant(s): City of Brawley
Location: N/A
Properties Affected: All properties zoned C-P, C-1, C-2, and C-3 Public Comment: None.
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Planning Commission Minutes| 4
April 1, 2026
Motion: The Planning Commission moved to approve recommending staff revise ZOR #26-02 as presented to limit water stores’ permitted by-right status to only C-1, C-2, and C-3 zones.

M/S/C: Wilcock/Palacio/5-0

6. NEXT MEETING DATE
A meeting date was not set.

7. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

M/S/C: Palacio/Nunez/5-0
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Planning Commission Minutes| 1
April 1, 2026
The Planning Commission of the City of Brawley, California, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, 383 Main Street, Brawley, California, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting is called to order by Chair Jay Goyal at 5:43 p.m.

Present: J. Goyal, D. Nunez, R. Palacio, and S. Wilcock; joined by J. Alvarez at 6:00 p.m.

Absent: G. Marquez and C. Vandiver

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: The Planning Commission approves the agenda as presented.

M/S/C: Palacio/Wilcock/4-0

3. APPROVAL OF APRIL 2025 MINUTES
Motion: The Planning Commission approves the April 16, 2025 Minutes as presented.

M/S/C: Nunez/Palacio/3-0; Wilcock abstained

4. APPROVAL OF APRIL 2026 MINUTES
Motion: The Planning Commission approves the April 1, 2026 Minutes as presented.

M/S/C: Wilcock/Palacio/4-0

5. PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Chair Goyal called for public appearances for items not appearing on the Planning Commission Agenda. None. Public Comment closed at 5:47 p.m.

6. SUD 26-02 – Adult Day Programs in C-1 Zones
Similar Use Determination (SUD) #26-02 seeks to clarify whether adult day programs serving twelve (12) or more clients with developmental disabilities ages 18-59 are a similar use to existing permitted uses within C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) zones. Comparable uses include day care centers serving more than twelve (12) children (Planning Commission CUP), children’s homes and child care centers (Planning Director CUP), and private academies of learning and nursery schools (permitted by right). The Planning Commission’s determination of this use as similar to existing permitted uses in C-1 zones shall result in the subject use of this SUD being permitted by right in all C-1 zones.
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Planning Commission Minutes| 2
April 1, 2026
Property Owner(s): MacKenzie Community Day Program, LLC Applicant(s): MacKenzie Community Day Program, LLC
Representative(s): Raquel Preece, Derek Hampton
Legal Description: The West 40 feet of Lot 28, Block 70, Subdivision of Brawley Avenue from 5th to 8th Streets, Townsite of
Brawley, County of Imperial, State of California
APN: 047-341-013
Location: 526 “D” Street
Properties Affected: All properties zoned C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) Public Comment: Three individuals came to the stand in support of the applicant’s project.

Motion: The Planning Commission moved to approve the finding of this use as similar along with the attached conditions, along with the added condition that the maximum capacity for this kind of facility shall be thirty (30) individuals.

M/S/C: Wilcock/Nunez/5-0

7. ZOR 26-02 – Water Stores Amendment
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOR) #26-02 proposes to permit water stores by right in C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial), C-2 (Medium Commercial), and C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zones, while prohibiting their development in C-P (Service & Professional) zones. The Planning Commission must review City staff’s findings and the draft text of the amendment. Following review, the Planning Commission must make recommendations to staff and the City Council.

Property Owner(s): N/A
Applicant(s): City of Brawley
Location: N/A
Properties Affected: All properties zoned C-P, C-1, C-2, and C-3 4c.3
Planning Commission Minutes| 3
April 1, 2026
Public Comment: None.

Motion: The Planning Commission moved to recommend the draft ordinance to City Council as written.

M/S/C: Nunez/Wilcock/5-0

6. NEXT MEETING DATE
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

7. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.

M/S/C: Nunez/Wilcock/5-0
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Notice of Public Hearing
City of Brawley
May 21, 2026
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before City Council on June 16, 2026 at the time and place indicated below. The purpose of the public hearing will be to hear comments from the public regarding the following subject:

Subject:

Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Water Stores
Location: Citywide
The City of Brawley intends to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow for water dispensing stations/services (water stores) to be established within commercial zones C-1, C-2 and C-3, while prohibiting them within C-P zones. The term “water store” will be strictly defined to restrict these retail outlets to the sale of purified water, ice, and materials that are incidental to the dispensing of water such as three-gallon bottles. The City recognizes that water stores provide a much-needed service to residents that is not as intensive as typical corner stores, neighborhood markets, or other small retail outlets. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this amendment following the previous public hearing for this item held on May 20, 2026.

Any person wishing to comment on the above project may do so in writing or may appear in person at the public hearing. The written public comment period runs between May 22, 2026 and close of business on June 15, 2026. Written comments should be directed to Emmet Fried, Assistant to the City Manager, 383 Main Street, Brawley, CA 92227. Please reference the project name in all written correspondence. 4c.4
City of Brawley
City Council
June 16, 2026
Agenda Item No 4d

STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
From: Ana Gutierrez, Acting Public Works Operations Manager Prepared by: Ana Gutierrez, Acting Public Works Operations Manager Subject: 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Update
RECOMMENDATION:

Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comments regarding the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) Update and adopt the 2025 UWMP. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to implement and submit the updated plan.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Urban Water Management Planning Act (UWMP Act), codified in California Water Code Section 10610 et seq., requires urban water suppliers to update and adopt an Urban Water Management Plan every five years. Urban water suppliers are defined as publicly or privately owned water systems that provide water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000 customers or supply more than 3,000 acrefeet of water annually.

The UWMP Act assists water agencies in carrying out long-term water resource planning responsibilities to ensure adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future demands.

As part of this requirement, urban water suppliers must evaluate current and projected water demands and available water supplies over a 20-year planning horizon, including consideration of various drought scenarios.

The UWMP serves to report, describe, and evaluate the City's water supply sources, water deliveries, water use, demand management measures, and water conservation efforts. Additionally, the Water Conservation Act of 2009 requires urban water suppliers to report baseline daily per capita water use, urban water use targets, interim water use targets, and compliance daily per capita water use.

The 2025 Urban Water Management Plan updates the City's previously adopted 2021 UWMP by incorporating updated population projections and actual water-use data collected since the 2021 plan was prepared.

The City of Brawley's 2025 UWMP Update will be available for public review on the City's website beginning June 9, 2026. Following City Council adoption, the final document will remain available on the City's website and will be submitted to the California Department of Water Resources in accordance with State requirements.
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The 2025 UWMP Update does not propose any changes to existing City ordinances, policies, or programs. The update primarily reflects revised population information and updated water use data to ensure compliance with State reporting requirements.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no direct fiscal impact associated with conducting the public hearing, adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Update, or authorizing the City Manager to execute the documents necessary to implement and submit the updated plan.

The 2025 UWMP Update does not propose changes to existing City programs, rates, fees, or budgeted expenditures. Any future projects, programs, or actions identified as a result of long-term water resource planning would be brought forward separately for City Council consideration and approval, as applicable.

ALTERNATIVES:

No Alternative is recommended.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. UWMP Draft

2. Resolution of Adoption

3. Public Hearing Advertisement
REPORT COORDINATED WITH (other than person preparing the staff report):

Staff, Title or Consultant, Agency
, , ,
REPORT APPROVAL(S):

Staff, Title or Consultant, Agency Status – Date of Status Silvia Luna, Finance Director Approved - 6/12/2026
Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter, City Manager Approved - 6/12/2026 4d
2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (DRAFT)
Prepared For

CITY OF BRAWLEY
July 2026
Prepared By:
1199 Fullerton Rd
City of Industry, CA. 91748
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Chapter 1 – Introduction and Overview .......................................................................................................1

1.1 Background and Purpose ....................................................................................................................1

1.1.2 DWR Updates to the UWMPs......................................................................................................2

1.2 Lay Description....................................................................................................................................2

1.2.1 Water Service Reliability ..............................................................................................................3

1.2.2 Challenges Ahead.........................................................................................................................3

1.2.3 Strategies for Managing Reliability Risks.....................................................................................3 Chapter 2 – Plan Preparation........................................................................................................................4

2.1 Plan Preparation .................................................................................................................................4

2.2 Basis for Preparing a Plan ...................................................................................................................4

2.3 Individual or Regional Planning and Compliance................................................................................5

2.4 Fiscal or Calendar Year and Units Measure ........................................................................................5

2.5 Coordination and Outreach ................................................................................................................6

2.5.1 Wholesale and Retail Coordination .............................................................................................6

2.5.2 Coordination with Other Agencies and the Community..............................................................7

2.5.3 Notice to Cities and Counties.......................................................................................................7 Chapter 3 – System Description....................................................................................................................9

3.1 General Description ............................................................................................................................9

3.1.1 City History.................................................................................................................................10

3.1.2 Economy.....................................................................................................................................11

3.1.3 City of Brawley Organizational Structure...................................................................................11

3.1.4 City of Brawley Water System....................................................................................................12

3.2 Service Area Boundary Maps / Current Water Service Area ............................................................14

3.2.2 Regional Boundary .....................................................................................................................16

3.3 Land Uses Within Service Area .........................................................................................................19

3.3.1 Imperial County Land Use..........................................................................................................19

3.3.1 Brawley Current Land Use .........................................................................................................20

3.3.2 Future Land Use .........................................................................................................................22 4d.1
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3.4 Service Area Population and Demographics.....................................................................................27

3.4.1 Future Population ......................................................................................................................28

3.4.2 Other Demographic Factors.......................................................................................................28

3.4.2.1 Median Household Income.................................................................................................28

3.4.2.2 Age, Education, Housing, and Living Arrangements...........................................................29

3.4 Service Area Climate .........................................................................................................................30

3.3.1.1 Topography and Environment ............................................................................................30

3.3.1 Climate Change ..........................................................................................................................31

3.3.1.1 Climate Factors & Trends....................................................................................................31 Chapter 4 – Water Use Characterization ....................................................................................................34

4.1 Non-Potable Versus Potable Water Demand ...................................................................................34

4.2 Current Water Uses by Sector ..........................................................................................................34

4.3 Projected Future Water Uses by Sector............................................................................................35

4.4 Estimating Future Water Savings......................................................................................................38

4.4.1 Water Use for Lower Income Households.................................................................................38

4.5 Distribution System Water Losses ....................................................................................................39

4.6 Climate Change Considerations........................................................................................................39

4.6.1 Climate Impacts to City of Brawley’s Wholesaler IID.................................................................39 Chapter 5 – SB X7-7 Baselines, 2020 Targets, and 2025 Reporting.............................................................41

5.1 Water Conservation Bill of 2009 (SB X7-7) .......................................................................................41

5.2 Baseline and Target Calculations (SB X7-7 Forms)............................................................................41

5.2.1 Determination and Methods Used for Calculating Baseline and Compliance...........................41

5.2.2 2020 Adjustments for Factors Outside of Supplier’s Control ....................................................42

5.3 2020 Compliance Daily per capita water use (GPCD) .......................................................................42

5.4 Regional Alliance...............................................................................................................................43 Chapter 6 – Water Supply Characterization ................................................................................................44

6.1 Water Supply Analysis Overview ......................................................................................................44

6.2 Purchased or Imported Water..........................................................................................................45

6.2.1 Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Demand Use ............................................................................46

6.3 Groundwater.....................................................................................................................................48

6.3.1 Groundwater Management.......................................................................................................48

6.4 Surface Water ...................................................................................................................................49 4d.1
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6.4.1 Surface Water Types..................................................................................................................49

6.4.2 Agricultural Drains .....................................................................................................................49

6.4.3 Salton Sea...................................................................................................................................49

6.4.4 New River...................................................................................................................................50

6.4.5 Surface Water from the Colorado River ....................................................................................52

6.4.6 Colorado River Reliability...........................................................................................................55

6.4.6.1 Water Quality......................................................................................................................55

6.4.6.2 Water Pollution...................................................................................................................57

6.4.7 Historical Data on the Colorado River Water Supply.................................................................57

6.4.7.1 Colorado River Compact (1921)..........................................................................................58

6.4.7.2 Boulder Canyon Project Act (1928).....................................................................................58

6.4.7.3 California Seven-Party Agreement (1931) ..........................................................................58

6.4.7.4 Arizona v. California US Supreme Court Decision (1964,1979) ..........................................58

6.4.7.5 Colorado River Basin Project Act (1968).............................................................................59

6.4.7.6 Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA) and Related Agreements (2003).................59

6.4.8 All-American Canal.....................................................................................................................60

6.4.9 Colorado River Environmental Considerations..........................................................................62

6.4.10 Operations of the Water System .............................................................................................62

6.5 Stormwater.......................................................................................................................................62

6.6 Wastewater and Recycled Water .....................................................................................................62

6.6.1 Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Disposal .....................................................................63

6.6.2 Recycled Water System..............................................................................................................66

6.6.3 Recycled Water Beneficial Uses.................................................................................................66

6.6.4 Actions to Encourage and Optimize Future Recycled Water Use..............................................68

6.7 Desalinated Water Opportunities.....................................................................................................69

6.8 Exchanges or Transfers.....................................................................................................................69

6.9 Future Water Projects.......................................................................................................................70

6.10 Summary of Existing and Planned Sources of Water......................................................................70

6.11 Climate Change Effects...................................................................................................................73

6.12 Energy Use ......................................................................................................................................73 Chapter 7 – Water Service Reliability and Drought Risk Assessment ..........................................................75

7.1 Water Service Reliability Assessment...............................................................................................75 4d.1
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7.2.1 Constraints on Water Source ....................................................................................................75

7.2.1.1 IID Supply Shortage Measures............................................................................................76

7.2.1.1 IID Supply Priorities.............................................................................................................77

7.2.2 Types of Years............................................................................................................................77

7.2.3 Single Dry Year and Multiple Dry Years .....................................................................................78

7.2 Supply and Demand Assessment......................................................................................................80

7.3 Drought Risk Assessment..................................................................................................................82

7.3.1 Data, Methods, and Basis for Water Shortage Conditions........................................................82

7.3.2 DRA Individual Water Source Reliability ....................................................................................83

7.3.3 DRA Total Water Supply and Use Comparison ..........................................................................83 Chapter 8 – Water Shortage Contingency Plan ...........................................................................................88

8.1 Water Supply Reliability Analysis......................................................................................................88

8.2 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Procedures ...........................................................88

8.3 Six Standard Water Shortage Levels.................................................................................................89

8.4 Shortage Response Actions...............................................................................................................90

8.4.2 Supply Augmentation.................................................................................................................90

8.4.1 Demand Reduction ....................................................................................................................91

8.4.3 Operational Changes..................................................................................................................93

8.4.4 Additional Mandatory Restrictions............................................................................................93

8.4.5 Emergency Response Plan .........................................................................................................94

8.4.6 Seismic Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan ...........................................................................94

8.4.6 Shortage Response Action Effectiveness...................................................................................94

8.5 Communication Protocols.................................................................................................................94

8.6 Compliance and Enforcement...........................................................................................................95

8.7 Legal Authorities...............................................................................................................................96

8.8 Financial Consequences of WSCP Activation....................................................................................96

8.9 Monitoring and Reporting ................................................................................................................96

8.10 WSCP Refinement Procedures........................................................................................................96

8.11 Special Water Feature Distinction ..................................................................................................97

8.12 Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Availability .....................................................................................97 Chapter 9 – Demand Management Measures ............................................................................................98

9.1 Existing Demand Management Measures for Retail Suppliers.........................................................98 4d.1
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9.1.1 City DMMs..................................................................................................................................98

9.1.1.1 Water Waste Prevention Ordinances.................................................................................98

9.1.1.2 Metering .............................................................................................................................98

9.1.1.3 Conservation Pricing ...........................................................................................................99

9.1.1.4 Public Education and Outreach...........................................................................................99

9.1.1.5 Programs to assess and manage distribution system real loss...........................................99

9.1.1.6 Water Conservation Program Coordination and Staffing Support.....................................99

9.3 Reporting Implementation .............................................................................................................107

9.3.1 Implementation over the Past Five Years................................................................................107

9.3.2 Implementation to achieve Water Use Targets.......................................................................107

9.4 Water Use Objectives (Future Requirements)................................................................................108 Chapter 10 – Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Implementation .................................................................109

10.1 Inclusion of All 2020 Data .............................................................................................................109

10.2 Notice of Public Hearing ...............................................................................................................109

10.2.1 Notice to Cities and Counties.................................................................................................109

10.2.2 Notice to the Public................................................................................................................110

10.3 Public Hearing and Adoption ........................................................................................................110

10.3.1 Public Hearing ........................................................................................................................110

10.3.2 Adoption ................................................................................................................................110

10.4 Plan Submittal...............................................................................................................................110

10.4.1 Submitting a UWMP to DWR .................................................................................................111

10.4.2 Electronic Data Submittal ......................................................................................................111

10.4.3 Submitting a UWMP to the California State Library ..............................................................111

10.4.4 Submitting a UWMP to Cities and Counties ..........................................................................111

10.5 Public Availability ..........................................................................................................................111

10.6 Notification to Public Utilities Commission ..................................................................................112

10.7 Amending an Adopted UWMP......................................................................................................112

10.7.1 Amending a Water Shortage Contingency Plan.....................................................................112 4d.1
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ List of Figures
Figure 1 – Table 2-1 Retail: Public Water System.........................................................................................4 Figure 2 – Table 2-2 Retail: Plan Identification.............................................................................................5 Figure 3 - Table 2-3 Retail: Supplier Identification .......................................................................................6 Figure 4 - Table 2-4 Retail: Water Supplier Information Exchange ..............................................................7 Figure 5 - Vicinity Map for the City ...............................................................................................................9 Figure 6 - Brawley City Limits......................................................................................................................10 Figure 7 - City of Brawley's Potable Water Distribution System.................................................................12 Figure 8 – Brawley Potable Water Treatment Plant...................................................................................14 Figure 9 - City of Brawley Boundary and Sphere of Influence ....................................................................15 Figure 10 - IID Water Service Area..............................................................................................................17 Figure 11 - Imperial Unit Canal Network ....................................................................................................18 Figure 12 – IID Total Water Demand Projections (in AFY)..........................................................................19 Figure 13 – IID Non-Agricultural Water Demand Projections (in KAFY) .....................................................20 Figure 14 - Brawley Existing Land Use (in Acres) ........................................................................................21 Figure 15 - Brawley General Plan Land Use Summary Map........................................................................22 Figure 16 - City of Brawley Projected 2030 Land Use.................................................................................23 Figure 17 - Brawley Future Land Use Density and Population Per the City’s General Plan........................24 Figure 18 - Rancho Los Lagos Land Use and Phasing Map..........................................................................25 Figure 19 - Remaining Infill Development ..................................................................................................26 Figure 20 - Past and Current Number of Connections by Customer Type..................................................27 Figure 21 - Table 3-1 Retail: Population - Current and Projected...............................................................28 Figure 22 - Demographic Data for City of Brawley and Imperial County....................................................29 Figure 23 - City of Brawley Historical Climate Data 1927-2007..................................................................30 Figure 24 - Monthly Mean Rainfall for Imperial, CA (10-Year, 30-Year & 100-Year)..................................31 Figure 25 - Monthly Mean Temperature for Imperial, CA (10-Year, 30-Year & 100-Year).........................32 Figure 26 - Table 4-1 Retail: Demands for Potable and Non-Potable Water - Actual ................................34 Figure 27 - Table 4-2 Retail: Demands for Potable and Raw Water - Projected.........................................36 Figure 28 - Table 4-3 Retail: Inclusion in Water Use Projections...............................................................38 Figure 29 - Table 4-5 Retail: Water Loss Audit Reporting...........................................................................39 Figure 30 - Table 4-6 Retail: Progress Towards 2028 Water Loss Standard ...............................................38 Check the box if the supplier was not an Urban Water Supplier during or before the 2020 UWMP reporting cycle. ...........................................................................................................................................43 Figure 31 - Table 5-1: SB X7-7 2020 Target Progress..................................................................................43 Figure 32 - IID Annual Entitlement and Net Consumptive Use Schedule (KAF), 2003-2077 ......................44 Figure 33 - IID Monthly Water Supplies (AF), 2019 ....................................................................................46 Figure 34 - Provisional IID Monthly Water Distribution (AF), 2019............................................................47 Figure 37 - Table 6-1 Retail: Groundwater Volume Pumped......................................................................48 Figure 36 - IID Consumptive Use Amount vs. Total Municipal Use Projections .........................................53 Figure 37 – Average Non-Agricultural Water Delivery by IID (Acre-Feet) 2015-2025................................53 Figure 38 - IID Non-Agricultural Water Delivery (Past 10 Years) ................................................................53 4d.1
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ Figure 39 – IID Non-Agricultural Water Demand Projections (2025) .........................................................54 Figure 40 - Total Estimated Water System Outflows by the IID .................................................................54 Figure 41 - Graphical Representation of the Total Water Balance IID Water Use .....................................55 Figure 42 – Colorado River Salinity at Lower Basin Compact Points..........................................................56 Figure 43 – 2024 Water Distribution Systemmperial Unit Canal Network.................................................60 Figure 44 - Imperial Unit Canal Network ....................................................................................................61 Figure 45 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Summary ...................................................................................63 Figure 46 - Table 6-2 Retail: Wastewater Collected Within Service Area..................................................64 Figure 47 - Table 6-3 Retail: Wastewater Treatment and Outcomes Within UWMP Service Area............65 Figure 48 - Table 6-4 Retail: Recycled Water Direct Beneficial Uses within Service Area .........................67 Figure 49 - Table 6-5 Retail: 2020 UWMP Recycled Water Use Projection Compared to 2025 Actual.....68 Figure 50 - Table 6-6 Retail: Methods to Expand Future Recycled Water Use...........................................69 Figure 51 - Table 6-7 Retail: Expected Future Water Supply Projects or Programs...................................70 Figure 52 - Table 6-8 Retail: Water Supplies — Actual ...............................................................................71 Figure 53 - Table 6-9 Retail: Water Supplies — Projected..........................................................................72 Figure 54 - Brawley Energy Consumption Summary ..................................................................................74 Figure 55 - Table 7-1 Retail: Basis of Water Year Data ...............................................................................79 Figure 56 - Table 7-2 Retail: Normal Year Supply and Demand Comparison .............................................80 Figure 57 - Table 7-3 Retail: Single Dry Year Supply and Demand Comparison .........................................80 Figure 58 - Table 7-4 Retail: Multiple Dry Years Supply and Demand Comparison....................................81 Figure 59 - Table 7-5 Retail: Five-Year Drought Risk Assessment Summary ..............................................84 Figure 60 - Five-Year Drought Risk Assessment Detailed Summary ...........................................................87 Check the box if the supplier uses the Standard six levels of water shortage. ..........................................89 Proceed to the next table. ..........................................................................................................................89 Figure 61 - Table 8-1 Retail: Water Shortage Contingency Plan Levels......................................................89 Figure 62 - Table 8-2 Retail: Supply Augmentation and Other Actions......................................................91 Figure 63 - Table 8-3 Retail: Demand Reduction Actions ...........................................................................93 Figure 64 - Implementation of the Water Conservation Bill of 2009 Requirements................................101 Figure 67 - Table 10-1 Retail: Notification to Cities and Counties............................................................109 Appendices
Appendix A – City of Brawley Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) Appendix B – Signed Resolution to Adopt the 2025 UWMP and WSCP Appendix C – Advertisement for Public Hearing
Appendix D – SB X7-7 Verification Forms and 2020 Compliance Form Appendix E – City of Brawley’s Water Loss Audit Reports Appendix F – 2021 IID Water Conservation Plan
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Chapter 1 – Introduction and Overview
This is the City of Brawley’s(City) 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (2025 UWMP) which was prepared in compliance with the Urban Water Management Planning Act (Act). The UWMP Act has been codified in the California Water Code (CWC), Division 6, Part 2.6 Urban Water Management Planning sections 10610 through 10657. This 2025 UWMP addresses the CWC throughout the sections found in this plan and includes the conservation measures, programs and policies required therein. Per the CWC, this 2025 UWMP must be submitted to the state by July 1, 2026.

1.1 Background and Purpose
The UWMP Act requires urban water suppliers to adopt and submit an updated UWMP to the Department of Water Resources(DWR) every 5 years. This 2025 UWMP serves as an update to the City’s previous 2020 UWMP. The California State Legislature (Legislature) enacted the UWMP Act in 1983 in an effort to establish a method for determining the status of water supply and drought planning in California.

As part of the Act, the legislature intends that conservation and efficient use of water be actively pursued to protect both the people of the state and their water resources. To that end, the legislature determined that urban water suppliers (such as the City of Brawley) shall be required to develop water management plans and that successful implementation of these plans is best accomplished at the local level. Each urban water supplier is required to assess current demands and supplies over a 20-year planning horizon and consider various drought scenarios. This water management plan serves to outline the operations of the City of Brawley’s system in the context of its customers, supplies, and service area, and integrates future planning efforts from regional planning agencies such as city or county land-use General Plans, Specific Plans, and Water Master Plans to achieve its holistic forecasting and reliability assessment.

As such, the purpose of this 2025 UWMP is to serve as the City Brawley’s long-term planning document to ensure a reliable water supply to its customers. The plan documents the overall supply and demand of water for the City, identifies any possible deficiencies in the water supply for the next 20 years (2025- 2045) and aims to confirm compliance with the 2020 water usage goal established in the previous 2015 UWMP. This 2025 UWMP follows the outline order of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook, January 2026, and includes the following:
• Chapter 1 – Introduction and Lay Description
• Chapter 2 – Plan Preparation
• Chapter 3 – Service Area Description
• Chapter 4 – Water Use Characterization
• Chapter 5 – Conservation Target Compliance
• Chapter 6 – Normal-Year Water Supply Characterization • Chapter 7 – Water Service Reliability
• Chapter 8 – Water Shortage Contingency Planning
• Chapter 9 – Demand Management Measures
• Chapter 10 – Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Implementation 4d.1
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In addition to the statement of goals, objectives and policies, the 2025 UWMP includes discussions, data, and water shortage conservation plan which provide for the prudent and conscientious management and utilization of water resources for future development in the City. The implementation of this 2025 UWMP is meant to assure that water resources are conserved and utilized as efficiently as possible, and to provide for the long-term viability and availability of this precious resource.

This reporting by all suppliers allows for the statewide assessment of the reliability of water supply sources over a 20-year planning window, streamlines metrics for baseline demand forecasts, and provides a broad picture of statewide risk, water saving and efficiency measures, and water shortage contingency plans.

Development of these UWMPs also serves as the legal and technical water management foundation for the state by gathering, characterizing, and synthesizing local and regional water-related information and concerns for practical knowledge and use by constituents as well as enabling water agencies and, in turn, the state to set targets and track progress toward decreasing daily per capita urban water use throughout California. In this manner, the UWMP Act directs water agencies in carrying out their long-term resource planning responsibilities to ensure adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future demands (CWC §10612 (b)).

Furthermore, an UWMP which has been determined by DWR to address the requirements of the Water Code is required for an urban water supplier to be eligible for a water management grant or loan administered by DWR, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board), or the Delta Stewardship Council (CWC §10608.56). A current UWMP must also be maintained by the water supplier throughout the term of any grant or loan administered by DWR.

1.1.2 DWR Updates to the UWMPs
In accordance with the need for updating UWMPs every five years, there have been minor changes to the water code for the 2025 UWMP from the previous 2020 requirements including tracking progress tward the 2028 Water Loss Standard. These changes have been reflected and incorporated in this 2025 UWMP.

However, these improvements in definitions, lower-income housing water use projections, and water loss standard reporting serve to refine the accuracy of the UWMP but have not changed the overall planning methodology from the previous 2020 UWMP.

1.2 Lay Description
The City of Brawley (City) uses Colorado River water stewarded by the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) which serves as the provider for all of the water to the City. IID has measures in place that prioritize allocation of water to municipalities that can supply the City with sufficient water to meet all projected demand. Based on the IID wholesaler, there are no foreseeable water shortages in the City of Brawley for the next 20 years. To that end, the City is also not affected by climatic related supply shortages. There was a 10-year drought on the Colorado River (Oct 1999 - 2010); however, storage on the river remained sufficient for its recipients. Moreover, Municipal water use is only a small percentage of the water purchased by IID with the majority allocated to agriculture. It is understood that even as droughts become more severe, IID has senior water rights to Colorado River water and ranks urban supply higher than the agricultural supply; so even if the drought on the Colorado River were to impact IID’s supply, the City’s use would not be impacted.
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An awareness of the importance of a sound water policy is important in recognizing that water in California is becoming a stretched resource. Although the UWMP is concerned with long-range goals and objectives, attention is also given to currently existing conditions and issues. This approach is enabling the City along with the State of California to face important issues today, thereby avoiding problems in the future.

1.2.1 Water Service Reliability
IID has assured the City that all of its required water supply demands will be delivered, even under shortage, drought conditions, and/or a worst-case water supply scenario. IID has senior water rights to the Colorado River flows, and it is unlikely that the urban water supply of IID, which comprises less than three percent of its annual water deliveries, will ever be affected. Thus, the City expects no supply shortage at any point in the future. In the event of a water shortage due to a catastrophic interruption, the City will follow its annual Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) which was established as a requirement by the previous 2020 UWMP.

1.2.2 Challenges Ahead
The challenges ahead include continuing to promote water conservation measures for the foreseeable future to curb the effects of varying hydrological conditions and increasing population demands. However, the City is aptly prepared for the rise in demand and maintains supply reliability for the next 20 years.

1.2.3 Strategies for Managing Reliability Risks
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Chapter 2 – Plan Preparation
This chapter serves to provide an overview on the processes used for developing this 2025 UWMP, including efforts in coordination and outreach. The City utilized the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR’s) Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook 2025 in preparation of this 2025 UWMP in addition to the planning tools also provided by DWR.
*** The following paragraphs in italicized text are verbiage from the law.

2.1 Plan Preparation
Similar to the previous 2020 UWMP, the City has prepared this 2025 UWMP in an individual planning effort. However, the City reached out and coordinated with its wholesaler (IID) for sections of the plan for regional consistency.

In preparing this 2025 UWMP and the annual Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP), the City of Brawley has encouraged broad community participation. Copies of the City’s draft plans were made available for public review at the City's office. The City of Brawley noticed a public hearing to review and accept comments on the draft plan prior to its final adoption.

2.2 Basis for Preparing a Plan
“Urban water supplier” means a supplier either publicly or privately owned, providing water for municipal purposes either directly or indirectly to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually. An urban water supplier includes a supplier or contract for water, regardless of the basis of right, which distributes or sells for ultimate resale to customers. This part applies only to water supplied from public water systems… (10617).

Per CWC 10617. urban water suppliers are defined as agencies that provide water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000 customers or supply more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually (CWC §10617) and are required to prepare an UWMP every five years. The City of Brawley meets this criterion as it supplies over 3,000 connections and over 3,000 acre-feet of water per year; see Figure 1 for further information.

Table 2-1 Retail: Public Water Systems
Public Water System
Number
Public Water System
Name
Number of Municipal
Connections 2025
Volume of Water
Supplied 2025
1310001 City of Brawley 6,190 2,275
TOTAL 6,190 2,275
NOTES: Units in Million Gallons (MG)
Figure 1 – Table 2-1 Retail: Public Water System
The plan, or amendments to the plan, submitted to the department … shall include any standardized forms, tables, or displays specified by the department (10644(a)(2)). 4d.1
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This report has been completed in compliance with the CWC requirements and usesthe standardized data tables and SB X7-7 verification forms specified in the Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook 2025 in accordance with CWC §10644(a)(2).

2.3 Individual or Regional Planning and Compliance
The City of Brawley is reporting solely on its own service area and is not a member of a Regional Alliance, see Table 2-2. IID is the regional supplier from which the City of Brawley receives its water supply. In past years IID would prepare a regional UWMP which included the City of Brawley amongst others. Beginning in 2010 IID no longer prepared a UWMP and the cities it served were required to prepare and submit their own individual UWMP’s.

Table 2-2 Retail: Plan Identification
Select Only
One Type of Plan Name of Regional Alliance or RUWMP
 Individual UWMP
If Water Supplier is also a member
of a SB X7-7 Regional Alliance,
select name from the drop-down.

Regional Urban Water Management
Plan (RUWMP)
NOTES:

Figure 2 – Table 2-2 Retail: Plan Identification

2.4 Fiscal or Calendar Year and Units Measure
Urban retail water suppliers…may determine the targets on a fiscal year or calendar year basis (1608.20(a)(1)).

The City of Brawley reports its water data and assessments on a calendar year basis and on a milliongallon (MG) unit of measure as summarized on Table 2-3 below. The UWMP data is consistent with the data submitted in other reports to the state.
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Table 2-3 Retail: Supplier Identification
Type of Supplier (select one or both)
 Supplier is a wholesaler
 Supplier is a retailer
Fiscal or Calendar Year (select one)
 UWMP Tables Are in Calendar Years
 UWMP Tables Are in Fiscal Years
If Using Fiscal Years Provide Month and Day that the Fiscal Year Begins (dd/mm)
Units of Measure Used in UWMP
(select from Drop down)
Unit MG
NOTES: Million Gallons
Figure 3 - Table 2-3 Retail: Supplier Identification

2.5 Coordination and Outreach
Development of this 2025 UWMP was coordinated with the IID, City Staff, the Mayor’s Office, City Planning, Fire, Building, Police, and local Emergency Services offices.

Community participation was encouraged and drafts of the 2025 UWMP were made available to the Imperial Irrigation District, Imperial County Planning/Building and Public Works Departments, and the City of Brawley for review and recommendations. The final draft will be distributed to staff of the Imperial Irrigation District; the cities of Brawley, Calexico, Imperial; and Imperial County within 30 days after the final draft is submitted to DWR.

2.5.1 Wholesale and Retail Coordination
An urban water supplier that relies upon a wholesale agency for a source of water shall provide the wholesale agency with water use projections from that agency for that source of water in five-year increments to 20 years or as far as data is available. The wholesale agency shall provide information to the urban water supplier for inclusion in the urban water supplier’s plan that identifies and quantifies, to the extent practicable, the existing and planned sources of water as required by subdivision (b), available from the wholesale agency to the urban water supplier over the same five-year increments, and during various water-year types in accordance with subdivision (c). An urban water supplier may rely upon water supply information provided by the wholesale agency in fulfilling the plan informational requirements of subdivisions (b) and (c) (10631(h)).

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to allow both agencies to properly analyze current and future water usage. Table 2-4 identifies the Water Supplier(s) who are notified of projected water uses by the City of Brawley.

Table 2-4 Retail: Water Supplier Information Exchange
The retail supplier has informed the following wholesale supplier(s) of projected water use in accordance with CWC 10631.

Wholesale Water Supplier Name (Add additional rows as needed)

IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT (IID)
NOTES:

Figure 4 - Table 2-4 Retail: Water Supplier Information Exchange

2.5.2 Coordination with Other Agencies and the Community Each urban water supplier shall coordinate the preparation of its plan with other appropriate agencies in the area, including other water suppliers that share a common source, water management agencies, and relevant public agencies, to the extent practicable (10620(d)(2)).

Prior to adopting a plan, the urban water supplier shall make the plan available for public inspection and shall hold a public hearing thereon. Prior to the hearing, notice of the time and place of hearing shall be published within the jurisdiction of the publicly owned water supplier pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code. The urban water supplier shall provide notice of the time and place of hearing to any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies. A privately owned water supplier shall provide an equivalent notice within its service area (10642).

The City provides water to connections within its service boundary only. All those within the City’s supply area have been notified in accordance with CWC above.

The City of Brawley encourages community participation in its urban water management planning efforts and has made the draft 2025 UWMP available to the community for review and comments. Similarly, a public hearing was conducted to receive public comments on the plans for incorporation prior to being finalized. Copies of the draft plans were made available online and at City Hall.

2.5.3 Notice to Cities and Counties
Every urban water supplier required to prepare a plan pursuant to this part shall, at least 60 days prior to the public hearing on the plan required by Section 10642, notify any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies that the urban water supplier will be reviewing the plan and considering amendments or changes to the plan. The urban water supplier may consult with, and obtain comments from, any city or county that receives notice pursuant to this subdivision (10621(b)).

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separately adopt this 2025 UWMP. The notice was published once a week for two successive weeks starting on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.

The hearing took place on June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm at:

City Council Chambers
383 Main Street
Brawley, CA 92227
Due to a number of agenda items, the initial public hearing meeting date of June 9th was moved to June 16th 2026. A notice advertising the meeting date change was provided in the City newsletter on June 10th and June 12th. The final plans, which were adopted by City Council on June 16, 2026, will be distributed to the cities of Brawley, Calexico, Calipatria, El Centro, Holtville, and Westmorland; Imperial County Planning/Building and Public Works departments; Imperial Irrigation District's Public Affairs; public libraries in the cities of El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, and Imperial; the California State Library, and to others upon request. The signed resolution to adopt the plan may be found in Appendix B. The final plan was submitted to the California Department of Water Resources within 30 days of Council approval. Refer to Chapter 10 for further discussion on the notice, public hearing, and adoption process conducted for the final submittal of the adopted and approved plan to DWR. 4d.1
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Chapter 3 – System Description
This chapter serves to describe the City’s system, service area and climate, and organizational structure and history. Figure 5 shows the location of the City with respect to the State of California.

Figure 5 - Vicinity Map for the City

3.1 General Description
The City of Brawley is a retail-only water agency which supplies its service area with the raw water received from the IID wholesaler. According to the United States Census Bureau, the incorporated City of Brawley currently covers an area of approximately 7.7 square miles (approx.4,902 acres).

The City is located at the intersection of Highways 86 and 78 in the Imperial Valley within the Imperial County. The City is approximately 6 miles southeast of the City of Westmorland, approximately 9 miles to the south of the City of Calipatria, 9 and 12 miles north of the Cities of Imperial and El Centro respectively, and approximately 21 miles north of Calexico. The Brawley city limit is shown on Figure 6. The city's elevation, like other Imperial Valley towns, is below sea level and all is land within the city limits, except for the Alamo River and New River that seasonally flow through the city. The New River flows from the Brawley
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southwest to the northern portion of the city and the Union Pacific Railroad generally extends north-tosouth and bisects central Brawley.

Figure 6 - Brawley City Limits

3.1.1 City History
The City of Brawley was founded in October of
1902 and was incorporated in February of 1908.

The first settlers were Charles E. Guest, Edwin
Mead and Earl Pound and started as a tent city of
only 100 persons involved in railroads and the
earliest onset of agriculture. The first building
was the town site company office building which
is now located on the property of Mr. J. F.

Warner. The first bank was built on March First
in 1904 and was called Imperial Valley Bank. The
first church was the Methodist Episcopal,
organized by Mr. H. C. Mullen of Imperial. The first grade school was erected in September, 1903, the first high school in 1909. In 1904 the Brawley Chamber of Commerce was chartered. In February of 1908 a petition was circulated to incorporate and was signed by fifty citizens. The Brawley Airport was built in 1928 and the City has continued to grow to the current City it is today. The city had a population of 11,922 in the year 1950. The population growth was rather slow during the 1960s to the early 1990s. However, 4d.1
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recent developments in the city have made it a main cattle raising center in California. The City’s continued growth is largely due to the formation of the Imperial Irrigation District.

The IID was formed in 1911 under the California Irrigation District Act to acquire the properties of the previous California Development Company. IID was formed as a public agency, acquiring 13 mutual water companies in the valley which had developed and operated water distribution canals. IID took over where the California Development Company left off and was involved in the planning and construction of a replacement for the Imperial Canal. The replacement has since become known as the All-American Canal which provides wholesale water to the City of Brawley along with other cities within the Imperial County.

3.1.2 Economy
The City of Brawley has grown slowly but consistently and on an economically sound basis. Brawley has historically played a significant role in the agricultural economy that characterizes Imperial County. The landscape around the urbanized areas is dominated by agricultural fields, scattered farmhouses, and related agricultural structures and open spaces. Agricultural production, along with cattle and feed industries, has been one of the most important economic activities in Brawley throughout the 1900s until the present day and is expected to play a major economic role for the foreseeable future. This is due to several environmental factors including good soils, a year-round growing season, availability of adequate water transported from the Colorado River, extensive areas committed to agricultural production, a gently sloping topography, and a climate that is well-suited for growing crops and raising livestock.

The economic conditions in the City of Brawley have largely mirrored that of the Imperial County which has also relied on agriculture. More than 120 types of crops are currently grown within the Imperial County. In addition, a number of feedlots and dairies located in the Valley have significant economic impact. In 2009, based on acreage, Imperial Valley’s top twelve crops were alfalfa, wheat, Bermuda grass, Sudangrass, lettuce, sugar beets, carrots, kleingrass, broccoli, onions, melons and sweet corn, representing nearly 90% of the cropped acreage. In the Imperial Valley, the total area farmed was 488,499 acres in1990, 481,151 acres in 1995, 479,000 acres in 2000, 473,903 acres in 2009, and 417,668 in 2013.

However, the local economy in Brawley is increasingly becoming more diversified and less reliant on the economic cycles of agriculture. Brawley's strategic crossroads location at several major highways and the railroad facilitates easy access for residents and visitors, and regional shipping services. Furthermore, a number of other factors in the area including the construction of two State prisons; growth of the renewable energy industry in the area; expansion of the Naval Air Facility; and additional Mexico/USA border crossing will serve to add occupations and improve the area’s economy.

A balance between new urban development and conservation of agricultural lands is important for expansion of the local economy, continuation of prime agricultural production, and maintenance of the City's rural character.

3.1.3 City of Brawley Organizational Structure
The City of Brawley operates under a City Council and City Manager form of government. The City Manager serves on behalf of the City Council which consists of five council members elected to four-year terms. The City Manager and staff manage the City’s resources to implement the policies set by City 4d.1
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Council to meet the needs of the City of Brawley. The City’s Public Works Director, with oversight by the City Manager, runs the Public Works Department which operates and maintains the infrastructure of the City of Brawley including the City’s water system.

3.1.4 City of Brawley Water System
The City of Brawley supplies the raw water received from the IID wholesaler through its potable water system. Untreated water to be used for agricultural purposes is delivered to customers directly from the IID canal systems, while water to be used for domestic and industrial or commercial purposes is delivered to the City of Brawley’s Water Treatment Plant (WTP).

Brawley's water system is comprised of a water treatment plant, three storage facilities, two pump stations, and approximately 75 miles of 4 to 36 inch water mains. The City consists of one pressure zone and serves approximately 6,100 potable water service connections. The City's current WTP is permitted to treat 15 million gallons per day (MGD) to accommodate peak daily use but has a hydraulic capacity of

22.5 MGD. The WTP is also expandable to 30 MGD to accommodate future growth. Figure 7 below illustrates a summary of the City’s potable water system.

Figure 7 - City of Brawley's Potable Water Distribution System The City purchases Colorado River water from IID via the IID-owned and operated All-American Canal system which is ultimately supplied to Brawley’s WTP via the Mansfield Canal off the Central Main Canal.

The capacity of the Mansfield Canal is 30 CFS (19 MGD) and delivers the purchased water to the City’s raw water storage reservoirs. The City utilizes two (2) raw water storage reservoirs located at the WTP with a 4d.1
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total capacity of 40 MG which are then treated at the City’s 15 MGD capacity WTP and pumped and distributed via its pump station located at the WTP.

The pump station consists of five (5) 4,000 gpm capacity pumps. Four (4) of the pumps are equipped with variable frequency drives (VFD) and one (1) is a constant speed pump. The City of Brawley also operates a second potable water pump station located adjacent to the Brawley Municipal Airport in the northeastern portion of the City. The Airport Booster Pump Station includes three (3) 1,600 gpm constant speed pumps which pump from the storage tank located onsite during peak demand periods to maintain pressures within the system.

Within the WTP, the pumps deliver water to the flash mixer where ferric chloride is added to coagulate the suspended solids. The water then proceeds to the two flocculation basins in parallel. Three stage flocculation is provided. The flow continues to two sedimentation basins where the floc is settled.

Filtration is provided with four conventional dual media, anthracite and sand, gravity filters, with a surface area of 576 sqft. per filter. Filters are designed with a filter to waste system and air scour during the backwash. Backwash water flows by gravity to two backwash recycle ponds. The supernatant is returned to the raw water ponds. Inactivation with sodium hypochlorite is provided in three clear wells with a combined capacity of 9 MG. The city incorporates a comprehensive water quality program originating at the treatment facility and on through its pumping and distributions systems to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met.

The City’s network consists of approximately 100 miles of pipelines ranging from 2-inch diameter to 36 inches. The majority of the City’s transmission and distribution mains generally consist of 6-inch to 12- inch diameter pipelines. The 2012 Water Master Plan remains the most currect document. Per the 2012 Water Master Plan, it is typically understood that pipelines 12 inches in diameter and larger are considered transmission mains, while all smaller pipes are considered distribution mains.

For finished water storage the City has three separate (3) MG above ground storage tanks. Two of the tanks are at the water plant, and one is located at the airport.

The treatment incorporates several processes including pumping, chemical injection, primary sedimentation, flocculation, filtration, and finish water storage to ensure the city is provided with a reliable supply of safe, clean drinking water. Currently the treatment facility is producing an average of

5.8 million gallons per day of potable water (6,497 acre-feet per year). Total supply is regulated only by the total amount of water that can be treated at the water treatment plant. Figure 8 below shows the aerial view of the WTP and its processes.
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Figure 8 – Brawley Potable Water Treatment Plant

3.2 Service Area Boundary Maps / Current Water Service Area The City of Brawley's total service area includes the limits within its incorporated City boundary as well as its extended sphere of influence (SOI). Together, these areas comprise the City’s total planning area. The County of Imperial has identified a SOI for the City of Brawley which extends beyond the City’s current jurisdictional boundaries. This sphere of influence is an area in which a city of county has power to affect developments although not within its current jurisdictional limits. It is defined in the City’s General Plan as the probable ultimate physical boundaries and service area of a local agency (city or district) as determined by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) of the County. It is anticipated that these areas will eventually be annexed or incorporated as the city grows and develops and thus should be included as part of the city’s Planning Area. According to the City’s General Plan, the SOI boundary consists of approximately 5,943 acres outside the existing boundaries of the City. Therefore, the current City limits and SOI boundaries consist of approximately 4,902 and 5,943 acres, respectively, for a combined total of approximately 10,845 acres. The last updated boundary map by LAFCo dated June 2025 is presented in Figure 9 showing the City’s boundary and SOI area limits.

The City and its SOI are not adjacent to any other cities or areas of urban development, and the nearest such communities are the cities of Westmorland approximately 6 miles to the northwest, Imperial approximately 6 miles to the south, and Calipatria approximately 8 miles to the north. The City of Brawley provides an array of services within its incorporated limits and these services will be provided to areas within the SOI after they are annexed. The City already provides water and wastewater treatment to some areas in the SOI.
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Figure 9 - City of Brawley Boundary and Sphere of Influence 4d.1
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3.2.2 Regional Boundary
The City of Brawley is located in the Imperial Valley within Imperial County. The Imperial County encompasses an area of 4,597 square miles or 2,942,080 acres and is situated in the southeast comer of California which is bordered on the west by San Diego County, on the north by Riverside County, on the east by the Colorado River which is the California/Arizona boundary, and on the south by 84 miles of the International Boundary with the Republic of Mexico.

The Imperial Valley is an area within Imperial County that extends southward for 50 miles from the southern end of the Salton Sea to Mexico. The Imperial Valley was created when the Colorado River formed a delta that isolated the Salton Trough from the Gulf of California. Subsequently, under desert conditions, the inland sea dried up. Later, the trough was occupied by lakes for various periods, and deposition into these lakes gave the valley its characteristic flat lands and fertile soils.

The general area of the Imperial Valley, also known as the Imperial Unit, is bounded on the north by the Salton Sea, on the south by the U.S. Mexico border, on the east generally by the East Highline Canal, and on the west generally by the Westside Main Canal. The 699,092 acre Imperial Unit serves the Imperial Valley including the urban areas for the cities of El Centro, Calexico, Imperial and Brawley, and approximately a quarter of Imperial County's unincorporated area.

The City of Brawley’s planning area is located within the Imperial Unit of the IID service area, shown on Figure 10. IID is the regional water supplier in the Imperial Valley, delivering Colorado River to all agricultural lands and urban water retailers within its water service area. IID effectively delivers its annual entitlement of 3.1 million acre-feet, less water transfer obligations, to nearly one-half million acres for agricultural, municipal and industrial use.

The IID's total service area, lying entirely within Imperial Valley, is divided into four units: Imperial, West Mesa, East Mesa, and Pilot Knob, with a gross acreage of approximately 1,062,000 acres. IID’s water service area encompasses seven (7) cities (Brawley, Calexico, El Centro, City of Imperial, Holtville, Westmorland, and Calipatria); three census-designated places (Niland, Seeley, and Heber); two state prisons (Calipatria and Centinela); and Naval Air Station El Centro. In total, IID delivers water to an area of just over 520,000 acres, including cities, cemeteries, schools, parks, golf courses, and facilities in addition to the irrigated land. IID operates open channel gravity flow irrigation and drainage systems which ultimately provides wholesale canal water to the City of Brawley. 4d.1
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Figure 10 - IID Water Service Area
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Figure 11 - Imperial Unit Canal Network
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3.3 Land Uses Within Service Area
Data derived from the City of Brawley’s General Plan and Water Master Plan, along with the Imperial County’s Service Area Plan are included in this section to provide a holistic understanding of the region and its potential for growth.

3.3.1 Imperial County Land Use
Per IID’s 2020 Service Area Plan, the Imperial County remains a predominantly agricultural area. The geographic center of the Imperial Valley is one of the most productive agricultural areas in the world, despite the fact that it is in a very arid region. Approximately one-fifth (534,328 acres) of the nearly 3 million acres of the County is irrigated for agricultural purposes, most notably the areas known as Coachella Valley and the Imperial Valley. Developed and Urban land uses within the Imperial Valley consist of cities, state prisons, a military base, geothermal plants, and other smaller industrial users. Most of the urban lands are concentrated in and around the incorporated and unincorporated cities with some small clusters of rural residences located away from the population centers.

In accordance with IID’s 2020 Service Area Plan, approximately 96 percent of all IID raw water demand is from agricultural land uses with the remaining four percent serving the non-agricultural land uses. Nonagricultural uses include municipal, industrial, feedlots/dairies, environmental resources, recreation, rural service pipes and other non-agricultural uses. This water demand is projected to remain constant for agricultural use between 2030 and through 2055. Other uses accounted for in the demand projections include water delivery for environmental, recreational, canal seepage, operational discharge, mitigation, evaporation, and approximately 35 KAFY of unaccounted water. Figure 12 below shows IID’s projected water demands up to year 2040 and Figure 13 shows the non-agricultural water demand projections.

Figure 12 – IID Total Water Demand Projections (in AFY) 4d.1
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Figure 13 – IID Non-Agricultural Water Demand Projections (in KAFY) Although future agricultural water service demands may vary from current service demand as a result of changes in economic, land use, and hydrologic conditions, this change would only improve the areas supply and demand needs. Historic trends show agricultural land conversion to urban uses, often results in less irrigated crop land in production. Cities with potential, permanent agricultural land conversions in Imperial County include Imperial, Brawley, Calexico, Holtville and El Centro. This conversion generally results in a decreased raw water demand in Imperial County since agricultural operations use an average of 4.6 AF Water/Acre annually while municipal uses use an average of 0.53 AF Water/Acre annually.

Understanding of the regional land use allows for identifying potential trends in adjacent areas of incorporated cities and factors that may influence the City itself.

3.3.1 Brawley Current Land Use
The City of Brawley’s General Plan last updated in 2008 (City General Plan) guides the City’s growth and projects buildout estimates both within the City limits and the SOI. As such, the City has established what types of land uses are allowed throughout specific areas within its boundaries. Data derived from the City’s General Plan and the City’s Water Master Plan (2012) identified that the current land use within Brawley’s City limits consist of the following ten major land use designations: Agriculture, Rural Residential, Low-Density Residential, Medium-Density Residential, Commercial, Light Industrial/Business Park, Industrial, Public Facilities such as Schools, Parks, and other administrative facilities, Open Space areas, and Special Study Areas as shown in Figure 15.

Uses outside the incorporated City limits are primarily farmland or vacant land. Occasional commercial uses such as farm equipment and services, and farm residences also occur within the SOI. Agricultural operations include field crops such as alfalfa, bermudagrass, and sudangrass; vegetable and melon crops such as lettuce, carrots, onions, and broccoli; and grazing land. Other land uses in the existing SOI include a golf course (Del Rio Country Club) and the City’s WTP.

In the absence of other up-to-date publications that show the status of current land uses, this 2025 UWMP has used the data provided in City’s Water Master Plan which projected for CY 2020 is summarized in 4d.1
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Figure 14. At the time of publication, about 26% of the area within the City’s SOI remains as vacant land (1,386 acres). Of this vacant land, 43% is zoned for future residential development. The other large future use is Industrial, with roughly 35% designated for this use.

Brawley Existing Land Use (in Acres)
General Plan Land Use
Category
Sphere of
Influence Total
Area
Existing
Developed
Area (2020)
Vacant Area % Vacant by
Land Use
% of Total
Vacant Land
Residential
Low Density 1,977 1,535 442 22% 32%
Medium Density 621 465 156 25% 11%
Residential Subtotal 2,598 2,000 598 23% 43%
Commercial 704 508 196 28% 14%
Public Facilities 747 634 113 15% 8%
Industrial
Industrial 1,073 737 336 31% 24%
Light Industrial/Business 309 166 143 46% 11%
Industrial Subtotal 1382 903 479 35% 35%
Total 5,431 4,045 1,386 26% 100%
Acreage does not include rural residential, open space, transportation, and agricultural land use types as they were considered negligible in terms of water demands.

Figure 14 - Brawley Existing Land Use (in Acres)
Similarly, the latest zoning maps available (CY 2020) show the most current developments for purposes of this UWMP and is shown in Figure 15 below.
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Figure 15 - Brawley General Plan Land Use Summary Map

3.3.2 Future Land Use
Included in the General Plan Land Use map and Water Master Plan are areas designated within the City for proposed and approved residential specific plans that were projected to be developed by the year 2030 and the City is anticipated to have reached its buildout capacity. These specific plans are master planned developments which were identified by the City’s planning department for the inclusion of their continued infill development.

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these specific plans were already in progress as part of the City’s official 2020 Planned Projects List. This assumption is in line with the City’s previous projections that all surrounding land is projected to be developed by the year 2030 and reaching its buildout capacity. The City’s remaining landuse for development would not have a significant impact on the current demand.

Figure 16 shows the City’s anticipated buildout condition (Year 2030) from the City’s Water Master Plan for its designated sphere of influence areas and Figure 17 below from the City’s General Plan provides the projected breakdown of the future land uses and effective development capacity for population growth and the number of units possible under build-out conditions.

Figure 16 - City of Brawley Projected 2030 Land Use
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Although the City of Brawley anticipates minimal infill developments and future redevelopment within its planning area, trends in land use point to a focus in the development of existing urban areas to provide residential capacity for an increased population. Any urban areas yet to be developed will be characterized by a broad range of residential, commercial, and industrial uses. Even so, total urban land use in the buildout year of 2030 will remain small in comparison to agriculture land use within the Imperial Unit.

Similarly, although the City has established their anticipated land use buildout projections, changing market conditions will govern the remaining infill developments within the City and surrounding areas.

Recent developments include the continuation of the approved and proposed residential specific plans and further infill developments. In addition to the existing specific plans, the City continues to eventually expand its water service to include an ongoing proposed development to the south of the City known as the Rancho Los Lagos (RLL) Development, which has also sometimes been referred to as the Imperial Development. The proposed development is approximately 1,100 acres of mixed use, including residential, multifamily, commercial, and various public facilities as shown in Figure 18.

Figure 18 - Rancho Los Lagos Land Use and Phasing Map
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In 2020 the City of Brawley conducted a water study for the RLL development to determine whether the City’s existing water system has adequate capacity or if improvements are required to serve the additional demands to RLL, after meeting the City’s existing and future commitments. The study included an analysis of remaining infill developments in the area which is summarized in Figure 19 below. As of December 2024, the City continued to hold briefings for approval of the project and eventual annexation of the development.

Figure 19 - Remaining Infill Development
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3.4 Service Area Population and Demographics
Describe the service area of the supplier, including current and projected population …The projected population estimates shall be based upon data from the state, regional, or local service agency population projections within the service area of the urban water supplier and shall be in five-year increments to 20 years or as far as data is available (10631).

Due to the continued infill developments, the City of Brawley’s service area population has grown steadily over the years. The California Department of Finance (CADoF) has developed population estimates for Imperial County through 2020 which are used herein for current population estimates.

According to the most recent published data estimates (January 2025) from the CADoF, E-5 Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties and the State, 2021-2025, with 2020 Benchmark, the City’s current (2025) population estimate is 28,952; up from 26,492 in 2020.

This represents an annual growth rate of 1.78 percent from 2020 to present. Total housing units for 2025 are estimated to be 9,393 units, of which 8,995 are estimated to be currently occupied (96 percent occupancy rate).

In accordance with the City’s growing population and anticipated remaining occupancy, the City of Brawley will continue to serve an increasing number of customers. The City of Brawley bills its customers on a monthly basis for water services to its residential, commercial, and industrial customers. A breakdown of past and current connections by connection type is summarized in Figure20.

Past and Current Number of Connections by Customer
Type
Customer Type 2020 2025
Five Year
Increase
Single family res. 5,344 5,662 5.9 %
Multi-family residential 242 214 -11.6 %
Commercial/Institutional 356 276 -22.5 %
Industrial 5 4 -20 %
Landscape Irrigation 14 12 -14.3 %
Other (Gov & Hospital) 155 21 -86.5 %
Brawley Total 6,116 6,189 1.2 %
Figure 20 - Past and Current Number of Connections by Customer Type As observed, the City’s continued urbanization is resulting in a rise in single familiy residences and a decrease in all other categories including commercial and industrial land uses as the City nears its buildout capacity and converts existing areas to residences. This population estimate is similar and justifiably representative of the population for the City’s SOI as a whole. The areas outside the City limits but within the SOI are currently predominantly agricultural.
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3.4.1 Future Population
For consistency with the 2025 UWMP Guidebook intentions, the CADoF estimates were also used as the basis for future population projections herein. However, the population growth rate from 2020 to 2025 is considered an outlier due to the world events and the work from home exodus during that period. For projection purposes, the average growth rate of 0.93 percent calculated from the previous 2020 census for 2010 to 2020 was assumed to be a more accurate representation of anticipated growth trends for the City and was used to estimate the population growth through 2050. Figure 21 shows the current and projected population estimates for the City of Brawley.

Table 3-1 Retail: Population - Current and Projected
Population
Served
2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050(opt)
28,952 30,324 31,760 33,265 34,840 36,491
NOTES: Data obtained from Department of Finance, E-5 Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties and the State, 2011-2020, with 2010 Benchmark. A 4.65 percent population growth was estimated for every 5- year cycle.

Figure 21 - Table 3-1 Retail: Population - Current and Projected As shown above, the City is projected to increase to 36,491 new residents by the year 2050. This current projection is lower than the anticipated growth projected in the City’s Service Area Plan of 59,564 which utilized a higher growth rate due to the economic forecasts at that time. This updated population estimate reflecting current CADoF trends remains within the City’s overall water demand preparations and planning and ensures the City of Brawley will easily maintain sufficient service for the next 20 years.

3.4.2 Other Demographic Factors
Describe the service area of the supplier, including. . . other demographic factors affecting the supplier’s water management planning (10631).

3.4.2.1 Median Household Income
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the median household income in California at $99,122 in 2024. In comparison, median household income in Imperial County was $57,681 with a per capita income of $23,552 and the City of Brawley’s median household income was $59,311 with a per capita income of $26,681. The U.S. Census Bureau also estimated that while 11.8 percent of Californians are below the poverty level, in Brawley 21.3 percent are below the poverty level compared to the 18.8 percent for the Imperial County (Census 2025). Imperial County as a whole, and the City of Brawley in particular, are each designated as a disadvantaged community. Per the California Code of Regulations Section 596.1 (b)(2) “disadvantaged community” means a community with a median household income that is less than 80 percent of the statewide annual median household income.

Source:https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/brawleycitycalifornia,imperialcountycalifornia,CA, US/PST045219
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3.4.2.2 Age, Education, Housing, and Living Arrangements Social and economic factors can often affect water usage and may indicate patterns and trends for future water management and planning. Additional U.S. Census Bureau demographic data for population, age, education, housing units, average household size, income and poverty levels, and population density for the City of Brawley are shown and summarized in Figure 22 below. Data for Imperial County and State of California are also included for frame of reference.

Demographic Data for City of Brawley and Imperial County1,2 Demographic
City of
Brawley
Imperial
County, CA
State of
California
Population
Population estimates, July 1, 2024, (V2024) 28,188 181,724 39,431,263 Age and Sex
Persons under 5 years, percent 9.4% 6.7% 5.3%
Persons under 18 years, percent 30.3% 27.9% 21.3%
Persons 65 years and over, percent 11.2% 14.2% 16.5%
Female persons, percent 48.5% 48.5% 50.1%
Housing
Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2020-2024 51.6% 56.8% 55.9% Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2020-2024 $290,700 $309,600 $734,700 Median gross rent, 2020-2024 $988 $1,056 $2,036
Families and Living Arrangements
Households, 2020-2024 7,881 49,644 13,548,091
Persons per household, 2020-2024 3.44 3.49 2.84
Language other than English spoken at home, percent of
persons age 5 years+, 2020-2024 67.9% 75.3% 44.4%
Education
High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2020-2024 73.0% 71.5% 84.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of persons age 25
years+, 2015-2019 15.9% 16.1% 37.1%
Income and Poverty
Median household income (in 2024 dollars), 2020-2024 $59,311 $57,681 $99,122 Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2024 dollars),
2020-2024 $26,681 $23,552 $49,513
Persons in poverty, percent 21.3% 18.8% 11.8%
Geography
Population per square mile, 2020 3,254.0 43.0 253.7
Land area in square miles, 2020 8.12 4,175.54 155,858.33 Notes:
1– Data per U.S. Census Bureau 2020-2024, QuickFacts Data Tables 2– QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Non-employer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

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3.4 Service Area Climate
Describe the service area of the supplier, including… climate…(10631).

The Imperial Valley is an arid desert, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures typically exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and the winter low temperatures rarely drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. The remainder of the year has a relatively mild climate with temperatures averaging in the mid-70s. The region receives 85 to 90 percent of possible sunshine each year, the highest value in the United States. The average annual air temperature is 72 degrees Fahrenheit and the average frost- free season is about 300 days per year. These strong night and day temp differentials, particularly in the summer, produce moderate (10 mph) to strong (above 35 mph) winds and deep thermal circulation systems, which facilitate general dispersion of air and impact water use.

Annual rainfall in the Imperial Valley averages three inches per year (100-year average, 1915-2014), with most rainfall associated with brief storms. The majority of the rainfall occurs from November through March. Periodic summer thunderstorms are common in the region. Data obtained from the Western Regional Climate Center is summarized and provided in Figure 23 below.

City of Brawley Historical Climate Data 1927 – 2007
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
Avg.

Temp (F)

54.4 58.5 63.5 69.8 77.2 84.9 91.5 91.3 86.1 75.1 62.5 54.9 72.5 Avg. Max.

Temp (F)

69.5 73.7 79.2 86.2 94.4 103.0 107.8 106.6 102.5 91.7 78.8 70.1 88.6 Avg. Min.

Temp (F)

39.3 43.3 47.8 53.4 60.1 66.8 75.3 76.0 69.7 58.5 46.2 39.6 56.3 Ave. Total
Precip. (in.)

0.38 0.39 0.26 0.08 0.03 0.01 0.05 0.32 0.28 0.24 0.16 0.43 2.63 Source: https://wrcc.dri.edu/Climate/comp_tables_states_a-l.php Figure 23 - City of Brawley Historical Climate Data 1927-2007

3.3.1.1 Topography and Environment
Most of the irrigated valley is relatively flat, with its low-lying canal/drain systems, and is subject to minor, shallow flooding and ponding due to the lack of local topographic relief. Imperial Valley elevations range from a few feet above to 273 feet below mean sea level. The U.S./Mexico border, which forms the southern edge of IID’s water service area, has an elevation of four feet above mean sea level. The Salton Sea is located at the northern end of Imperial Valley, and the water level is 230 feet below MSL (the sea bottom is 273 feet below MSL).

The relatively flat topography of the service area and surrounding areas makes drainage difficult in some areas and occasional intense storm events, and low soil infiltration rates produce rapid runoff flows. 4d.1
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However, within the context of this UWMP, this flooding does not impact or disrupt the canal water supply nor does it damage the infrastructure.

Per IID’s Water Conservation Plan, common plant species in this vegetative community include arrowweed, mesquite, cottonwood, salt-cedar, cattails, bulrush and phragmites. Creosote Desert Scrub is the dominant natural vegetation found in the service area.

Additionally, soils in the Imperial Valley consist of layers deposited over centuries by the Colorado River.

The soils are formed in two principal landscapes. One is the lower Colorado River flood plain, the other the dry basin of old Lake Cahuilla. The other is the nearly level to gently sloping plain of the Imperial East and West mesas, which lie above the shoreline of the old lake. The valley is a large bowl filled with a conglomerate of elements transported by Colorado River flood waters, with soils up to a full mile or deeper. Imperial Valley soil is naturally salty. As river floods left alluvial soils, they also left salt. Saline soils are often recognized by a white crust on the surface.

Beneath the surface is a maze of passages of aquifers and aquicludes of clay barriers and sand lenses. In general, there is no gravel and sand water-bearing stratum. Stratum of any one type of soil does not extend over a large area but occurs more as a lens or pocket.

3.3.1 Climate Change
Aside from seasonal variability, long term climate change impacts must also be accounted for to ensure service reliability. To determine developing climate change impacts, annual trends can be analyzed to identify long-term trends and deviations from the region’s baseline.

Moreover, climate change projections in California indicate a further intensification of wet and dry extremes and shifting temperatures that can affect both water uses and supplies. Extreme and higher temperatures can lead to increases in water use. A declining snowpack and earlier runoff patterns could result in changes in stream flows and reservoir operations. Without implementing preparedness and other strategies to adapt to or mitigate these impacts, the changing climate may jeopardize a supplier’s reliability over near-term and long-term. Refer to Section 4 for further discussion on climate change impacts to water use demands.

3.3.1.1 Climate Factors & Trends
A notable trend observed from the following tables for monthly mean rainfall and monthly mean temperatures is that while average annual rainfall measured by IID has been decreasing, monthly average temperatures are remarkably consistent.

Monthly Mean Rainfall (in Inches) Imperial CA (10-Year, 30-Year, & 100-Year) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
10-year 0.54 0.28 0.15 0.04 0.08 0.01 0.24 0.28 0.28 0.14 0.26 0.48 2.77 30-year 0.49 0.41 0.26 0.07 0.06 0.00 0.14 0.22 0.27 0.16 0.22 0.40 2.65 100-year 0.40 0.39 0.24 0.10 0.03 0.00 0.12 0.34 0.38 0.25 0.21 0.51 2.82 Source: IID Imperial Headquarters Station record
Figure 24 - Monthly Mean Rainfall for Imperial, CA (10-Year, 30-Year & 100-Year) 4d.1
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Monthly Mean Temperature for Imperial, CA (10-Year, 30-Year, & 100-Year) January February March April
Max Min Avg Max Min Avg Max Min Avg Max Min Avg
10-year 82 32 56 85 35 60 94 41 67 99 47 72
30-year 81 33 57 84 37 60 92 41 66 99 47 71
100-year 80 31 55 84 35 59 91 40 64 98 46 71
May June July August
Max Min Avg Max Min Avg Max Min Avg Max Min Avg
10-year 105 52 76 115 61 87 114 70 92 114 70 92
30-year 105 54 78 113 60 86 114 68 92 113 70 92
100-year 105 52 78 112 59 86 114 68 92 113 68 91
September October November December
Max Min Avg Max Min Avg Max Min Avg Max Min Avg
10-year 111 61 87 100 51 75 91 38 64 81 31 55
30-year 110 62 87 101 50 76 90 39 64 79 32 55
100-year 110 60 86 101 49 75 90 38 63 80 32 56
Source: IID Imperial Headquarters Station record
Figure 25 - Monthly Mean Temperature for Imperial, CA (10-Year, 30-Year & 100-Year) The noticeable decline in rainfall will continue to be tracked to determine intensification of droughts in the region. In many regions, particularly in the western United States, drought is an important factor affecting communities which is increasingly brought on by climate changes in the area. Climate change considerations are becoming increasingly crucial for projected future uses, water supply characterization projections, and reliability of supplies.

The areas rainfall along with irrigation practices also have an effect on the region’s Salton Sea. The existing sea was formed in 1905 spanning approximately 316,000 acres with a water elevation of approximately 197 feet below sea level. With the high evaporation rates in the region the sea shrank to approximately 165,000 acres by 1920 with an elevation of approximately 250 feet below sea level. As agricultural production increased in the Imperial, Coachella and Mexicali valleys the water level rose to around 230 feet below mean sea level. In the late 1990s, water levels began to drop in response to lower inflows and decreasing annual rainfall.

Hydrologic projections suggest that after 2020, the sea will receive approximately 700,000 to 800,000 acre-feet of inflow annually; the result will be a sea that is approximately the same size as the sea in 1920 at 162,000 acres with an elevation of 254 feet below mean sea level. Should this occur, upwards of 70,000 acres of previously inundated seabed (playa) will be exposed over the next 10 years. While the exact composition of the playa soils are unknown, current data suggests that the soils are highly saline and may be a source of particulate matter that will become airborne in windy conditions that could further deteriorate the compromised air quality in the Imperial and Coachella valleys.

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Salton Sea has no outlet to purge accumulated salts and nutrients and over the years since its formation, the water has become increasingly saline. Present day salinity concentrations are significantly higher than ocean water. With agricultural-to-urban water conservation and transfer programs further reducing inflows, the salinity concentration will continue to increase, accelerating significant changes to the sea’s ecosystem.
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Chapter 4 – Water Use Characterization
This chapter serves to describe and quantify water usage trends within the City and quantifies projected use based on anticipated growth, changing climate conditions, and water use behavior trends per customer type. Accurately tracking and reporting past and current customer water use trends will allow the City to properly analyze its water supply and effectively assess its long-term reliability.

4.1 Non-Potable Versus Potable Water Demand
The City does not currently provide non-potable water services and therefore no deductions for recycled water were used. The following information provided herein is for potable water use which comply with Title 23 Drinking Water Standards.

4.2 Current Water Uses by Sector
The City’s water billing system identifies customers’ categories so that accounts can be classified by use class and can identify each customer by sector and usage category. Water use within the City’s service area varies depending on many factors including the time of year, residential and business use types, economic conditions, household densities, established conservation programs, and extended drought periods and climate changes. Many of these variables are intrinsically captured in the 10 water use sectors identified in CWC 10631(d). As different water use sectors have different per capita water usage, Figure 26 and Figure 27 display current and projected water consumption for each category to more accurately and proportionately project future uses.

Single family residences’ water usage in 2025 comprised approximately 39% of the total amount of water that is billed by the City. Multiple family housing units (apartments, duplexes) use a further 8%, thereby bringing the portion consumed by residences to approximately 47% of the total water as shown below.

Table 4-1 Retail: Demands for Potable and Non-Potable Water - Actual Use Type 2025 Actual Water Use
Use Drop down list
These are the only Use Types that will be
recognized by the WUEdata online submittal tool
Additional
Description Potable or Non-Potable Volume
Single Family Potable 878
Multi-Family Potable 189
Commercial Potable 142
Industrial Potable 282
Institutional/Governmental Potable 2
Landscape Irrigation Potable 6
Other Trailer Parks Potable 20
Other Churches Potable 4
Other Schools Potable 35
System Water Losses Potable 717
TOTAL 2,275
NOTES: Volumes measured in MG
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4.3 Projected Future Water Uses by Sector
For projecting future water use, trends in usage based on billed meter readings by various landuse types recorded from CY 2021-2025 were initially considered for use. However, although the City’s population has continued to grow, these record billings observed from 2020 to 2025 showed a declining water use trend in overall consumption per year. Although explanations for this downward trend can be attributed to continued City-wide improvements to the overall distribution system and City-wide policies for conservation, it may also be attributed to aging water meters that now need replacement. To that end, the City is dedicating efforts to overhaul their existing differential pressure flow meters to new magnetic flow meters in the hopes of establishing greater confidence in the data recorded. Prior to meters, water rates were based on a flat rate system with no oversite on the consumption. Once meters were installed and rates tiered, residential and commercial consumption was drastically decreased. Although it is observed that since the City’s implementation of meters back in 2009, recorded consumption has continued to reduce, the observed overall reduction over the last year provides a declining trend that when applied to future projections throughout CY 2050 may underestimate anticipated future demand projections. Moreover, observed decrease in billing records over the last five years may also likely reflect short-term factors such as:
• Drought-related conservation mandates or voluntary reductions • Public awareness campaigns
• Temporary economic or behavioral shifts (e.g., reduced commercial/industrial activity) • Weather variability (cooler or wetter years reducing outdoor irrigation) These conditions may not necessarily represent a permanent shift in baseline demand and may reverse under normal or wetter hydrologic conditions. Moreover, even if these reductions observed are not a factor of the aging water meter, the observed reductions would eventually exhibit diminishing returns over time and the declining water use trend applied to CY 2050 would underrepresent anticipated future demands for realistic reliability planning. Similary, many efficiency improvements (e.g., low-flow fixtures, turf removal) that may have factored into this demand use reductions will have already been implemented in developed areas. As a result, future reductions in unit demand are likely to be incremental rather than substantial, meaning population growth will increasingly dominate total demand trends. Even with more efficient building standards, new service connections increase cumulative system demand over time.

Instead projected future water demands were developed by proportionally scaling the 2025 baseline demands from Table 4-1 in tandem with the population growth projections from Table 3-1. This method preserves the observed distribution of water use by sector while accounting for anticipated service population increases. The resulting projections reflect stable per-capita demand conditions and provide a reasonable planning-level estimate of future system demand. Given the continued growth in population and development, it is appropriate to project future water demand needs based on a proportional growth methodology to ensure long-term supply reliability. A scenario-based forecasting approach that integrates population growth, normalized per-capita demand, and land use projections provides the most accurate and defensible method for estimating future water needs. 4d.1
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This proportional growth methodology provides a conservative and transparent basis for water demand forecasting. Although recent billing records show a declining trend in water use over the past five years, relying solely on short-term consumption data to forecast long-term demand may lead to underestimation of future needs. While short-term variations in water use may occur due to conservation measures, climate variability, or economic changes, this approach ensures that long-term planning projections reflect anticipated service population growth while maintaining consistency with observed system usage patterns. Based on these average proportions (%) of water use by sector listed in this table, Figure 27 shows total water demand projected by sector for 2030 and projects demand at 5-year intervals out to 2050.

Table 4-2 Retail: Demands for Potable and Raw Water - Projected Use Type Additional
Description
(as
needed)
Projected Water Use
Use Drop down list
May select each use multiple times
These are the only Use Types that will
be recognized by the WUEdata online
submittal tool
Potable or
Non-Potable 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050Optional
Single Family Potable 920 964 1,009 1,057 1,108
Multi-Family Potable 198 207 217 227 238
Commercial Potable 149 156 163 171 179
Industrial Potable 295 309 324 339 355
Institutional/Governmental Potable 2 2 2 2 2
Landscape Irrigation Potable 6 7 7 7 8
Other Trailer
Parks Potable 21 22 23 25 26
Other Churches Potable 4 4 4 5 5
Other Schools Potable 37 38 40 42 44
System Water Losses Potable 694 682 670 659 648
Subtotal Potable 2,326 2,391 2,460 2,534 2,612
Subtotal Non-Potable 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 2,326 2,391 2,460 2,534 2,612
NOTES: Projected water demands were developed by proportionally scaling 2025 baseline demands (Table 4-1) using population growth projections (Table 3-1) and applying the percentage factor of approximately 4.75% per 5- year population increase until 2050.

Figure 27 - Table 4-2 Retail: Demands for Potable and Raw Water - Projected As shown above, projected water demands by land use category were developed using a baseline scaling methodology that applied population growth factors to the 2025 actual water use data from Table 4-1.

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approximately 4.75% per 5-year population increase derived from the projected population increases.

This approach assumes that per-capita water use and the relative distribution of water use among customer classes remain generally consistent over the planning horizon. This approach is consistent with UWMP guidance, which recommends the use of historical demand data combined with demographic projections to estimate future urban water use. Moreover, this approach provides a more conservative planning outlook than using the declining water use trend observed by current record billing data.

Single-Family Residential
Single-family residential demand was projected by scaling the 2025 water use volume proportionally with population growth. This category represents the largest share of total demand and is assumed to grow consistently with overall population increases, reflecting continued residential development and occupancy trends.

Multi-Family Residential
Multi-family demand was similarly scaled using the population growth factor. This assumes that higherdensity housing growth occurs proportionally with overall population and that occupancy rates and indoor/outdoor water use characteristics remain stable.

Commercial
Commercial demand projections were based on proportional growth tied to population increases. This reflects the assumption that commercial activity (e.g., retail, office, and service sectors) expands in response to population growth and associated economic activity.

Industrial
Industrial demand was projected using the same growth factor applied to residential uses. This assumes that industrial activity and water use intensity remain relatively constant on a per-capita basis.

Institutional/Governmental
Institutional and governmental demand (e.g., public facilities) was projected proportionally with population growth. This reflects the expectation that public services and facilities will expand incrementally to serve a growing population.

Landscape Irrigation
Landscape irrigation demand was scaled based on population growth, consistent with the assumption that irrigated areas (e.g., parks, medians, and residential landscaping) increase with urban development.

This approach assumes no significant change in irrigation efficiency or irrigated area per capita beyond current conditions.

Other Uses (Trailer Parks, Churches, Schools)
Each “Other” category was individually projected using the same proportional growth methodology:
• Trailer Parks: Assumed to grow with overall housing demand • Churches: Assumed to scale with population as a proxy for community facility demand • Schools: Assumed to increase proportionally with population, reflecting student population growth
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This maintains the observed baseline distribution while accounting for future service population increases.

System Water Losses
As observed, system Water Losses are shown to decrease in accordance with expectations due to improved efficiency and as continued maintenance occurs along with the increase of meters at parks become installed. Population growth methodology was not applied to the system water losses, but instead the use of meter records was retained for anticipated reduction in losses through CY 2050.

4.4 Estimating Future Water Savings
If available and applicable to an urban water supplier, water use projections may display and account for the water savings estimated to result from adopted codes, standards, ordinances, or transportation and land use plans identified by the urban water supplier, as applicable to the service area 10631(e)(4)(A).

To the extent that an urban water supplier reports the information described in subparagraph (A), an urban water supplier shall do both of the following: (i) Provide citations of the various codes, standards, ordinances, or transportation and land use plans utilized in making the projections.(ii) Indicate the extent that the water use projections consider savings from codes, standards, ordinances, or transportation and land use plans. Water use projections that do not account for these water savings shall be noted of that fact 10631(e)(4)(B).

Figure 28 summarizes the method of water demand projection. Future water savings are not included in projections. Lower income residential demands are included in projections.

Table 4-3 Retail: Inclusion in Water Use Projections
Are Future Water Savings Included in Projections?
(Refer to Appendix K of UWMP Guidebook) NO
If "Yes" to above, state the section or page number, in the cell to the right, where citations of the codes, ordinances, etc… utilized in demand projections are found.

Optional Suppliers may complete Optional Submittal Table 4-4 R to quantify the expected savings.

Are Lower Income Residential Demands Included In Projections? YES Optional If the method for accounting Lower Income Residential Demands has been included, provide page number where this accounting can be found.

NOTES:

Figure 28 - Table 4-3 Retail: Inclusion in Water Use Projections

4.4.1 Water Use for Lower Income Households
The water use projections required by Section 10631 shall include projected water use for single-family and multifamily residential housing needed for lower income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code, as identified in the housing element of any city, county, or city and county in the service area of the supplier (10631.1(a)).

Per the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element Plan, there are a total of 2630 (965) cost-burdened households (both renter and owner households) . Of these households there are 560 low income, 785 very low income, and 1,095 extremely low-income units in the City of Brawley. The Housing Element 4d.1
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anticipates growth increases by 2% each year. To estimate the projected water demands the units are multiplied by 3.77 # of capita per household per recent County Data) and the Urban Water Target for 2020 calculated in the previous 2015 UWMP.
2025 (estimated)
Extremely low income:
1,095 units * 3.77 cap/unit * 275 gallon/cap/day = 1,135,241 gallon/day or 415 million gallons per year
Very low income:
785 units * 3.77 cap/unit * 275 gallon/cap/day = 813,849 gallon/day or 297 million gallons per year
Low income:
560 units * 3.77 cap/unit * 275 gallon/cap/day = 580,580 gallon/day or 212 million gallons per year

4.5 Distribution System Water Losses
Currently un-metered flows and system losses account for approximately 32% of the total flows. These losses include un-metered flows from park irrigation. It is anticipated that this will be significantly reduced over the next 20 years as the City continues preparing to install meters at all park locations and improvements to the distribution system are put in place. The treated water flows from 2005 to 2010 decreased 12.5% over the five-year period, likely due to the fact that the City began installing residential water meters in 2009. Figure 29 shows the City of Brawley’s water loss audit reporting for the last 4 years.

The individual audit reports are provided in Appendix F.

Table 4-5 Retail: Water Loss Audit Reporting
Public Water System ID#
Reported in Table 2-1 R Reporting Period Submitted to DWR Water Loss Audit Program(yes/no) Report submittal status for all five years for each Public Water System as available.

CA1310001
2020 YES
2021 YES
2022 YES
2023 YES
2024 YES
Water Board's Calculated Water Loss Standards
Figure 29 - Table 4-5 Retail: Water Loss Audit Reporting New to this 2025 UWMP is the water loss performance standards adopted in October 2022. Under SB 555, this regulation is a supplier-specific allowable leakage target that each retail water supplier must meet starting in 2028 (2028 Water Loss Standard). By January 1st 2028, every urban water supplier 4d.1
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must reduce its real water loss (physical leakage) to at or below its assigned water loss standard expressed in gallons per connection per day (gpcd), or gallons per mile of pipe per day, depending on system size. This assigned water loss standard established by DWR is based on the City’s submitted annual water loss audit reporting (AWWA methodology). To that end, Figure 30 below shows the City’s current progress toward its 2028 goal.

Table 4-6 Retail: Progress Towards 2028 Water Loss Standard Public
Water
System ID
# Reported
in
Submittal
Table 2-1 R
Did the
Water
Board
Calculate
a Water
Loss
Standard
for this?
Real Water Loss Apparent Water Loss
State Water Board
Standard
Most Recent AWWA
Water Loss Audit
Real
Water
Loss Per
Unit per
Day
State Water Board
Standard
Most Recent AWWA
Water Loss Audit
Apparent
Water
Loss Per
Unit per
Day
2028
Real
Water
Loss
Standard
per Unit
per day
Units for
Real Water
Loss
Number of
Connections
Volume of
Total Real
Loss
(from
AWWA
Water Loss
Audit)
(MG)
2028
Apparent
Water
Loss
Standard
per Unit
per Day
Units for
Apparent
Water Loss
Number of
Connections
Volume of
Total
Apparent
Loss
(from
AWWA
Water Loss
Audit)
(MG)
CA1310001 Yes 13.8
Gallons per
Service
Connection
per Day
(GPSCD)
10048 243.2 66.3 20.8
Gallons per
Service
Connection
per Day
(GPSCD)
10048 25.2 6.9
Water Board's Calculated Water Loss Standards
Figure 30 - Table 4-6 Retail: Progress Towards 2028 Water Loss Standard Pursuant to Water Code Section 10631(d)(3)(C), Suppliers are required to provide data demonstrating whether the Supplier met its State Water Board Water Loss Performance Standard in 23 CCR Section 980 et seq. for its system. Although the Water Code Section still requires that the Suppliers include data in their 2025 UWMPs to show their progress, it is understood that the Water Loss Performance Standard does not have to be met until 2028. Suppliers may have met their Real Water Loss Performance Standard if their 2025 annual water loss audit shows actual real water loss at or below the standard (23 CCR Section 981[b]).
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4.6 Climate Change Considerations
Along with social and economic demographic factors, thorough water resource management requires consideration and planning for substantial climatic and seasonal variability. California faces changes in water use habits due to a variety of issues including population growth, regulatory restrictions and climate change. Precipitation variabilities brought on by climate changes as discussed in Section 3.3.1.1 including increases in extreme drought and flood events, not only impact water supplies but also water usage patterns.

Since supply has been determined to not be an issue for the City due to its reliance on IID, focuses within the UWMP are shifted to climate change’s impact on user consumption. Water demand may increase in times of drought due to increased irrigation, and general and prolonged heat waves will also increase water usage in heat-related cooling activities like irrigation, pool use, and general consumption.

However, during these times, conservation measure are typically put in place decreasing use and generally establishing a return to normalcy of what water consumption would be.

Documentation and understanding of these seasonal changes for a supplier’s service area allows for more accurate preparedness and allows assessments and strategies to be updated over time. As such, the City of Brawley implemented a Climate Action Plan in 2019 to support urban greening projects, sustainable community planning, and promote water conservation. Climate change preparedness has also led the City to promote the use of drought-resistant landscaping to its residents and the push to install meters at all park locations to further account, manage, and implement conservation measures to curb the City’s overall usage, as well as mandatory prohibitions and rationing during times of drought as discussed in detail in Section 8. Furthermore, included in this 2025 UWMP is a drought risk assessment (DRA) discussed in detail in Section 7 to address the City’s long-term reliability and it incorporates potential climate change impacts on water use and supply projections. All these climate change considerations have been incorporated into the City of Brawley’s planning and water use trends and projections throughout this 2025 UWMP.

4.6.1 Climate Impacts to City of Brawley’s Wholesaler IID Climate change impacts have also been analyzed to understand the regional impacts within the service area and forecast the impacts climate change may have on the state’s and IID’s water resources. A study completed for IID found that by 2050 some likely climate changes for the Imperial Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) region include milder winters, warmer maximum temperatures for spring and fall, and hotter summers. As water resources are also affected by water demands, these forecasts of warmer climates point to the likely increase in demand.

However, as the Imperial Valley’s climate changes so do the measures and preparations by IID. IID has continually and proactively tracked water usage and continues to implement their Water Conservation Plans. Furthermore, IID’s distribution system includes seven regulating and four interceptor reservoirs with a total water storage capacity of 4,372 acre-feet. These reservoirs allow increased delivery flexibility and provide conservation opportunities within the IID water service area. By implementing extraordinary conservation projects, developing innovative efficiency measures and utilizing progressive management tools, IID is working to ensure both the long-term viability of agriculture and the continued protection of water resources within its water service area. IID’s Colorado River water entitlement is 4d.1
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significant, and as the agency in charge of these water rights IID continues to responsibly manage its Colorado River water supply and related resources.
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Chapter 5 – SB X7-7 Baselines, 2020 Targets, and 2025 Reporting This chapter serves to confirm the City of Brawley’s compliance with the 2020 per-capita water conservation mandate. The City of Brawley established its baseline water use as well as its 2020 percapita target value in the 2015 UWMP, which is referenced herein to demonstrate its successful compliance with meeting that 2020 target goal. Included in this section are the methodology, discussion of baseline calculations, and Urban Water Use Target (target) goals established for the City of Brawley by the previous 2015 UWMP. This target along with all other suppliers’ combined reductions was established assist California’s water resources with collectively achieving the state’s 20-percent reduction mandate.

5.1 Water Conservation Bill of 2009 (SB X7-7)
The Water Conservation Bill of 2009 was one of four policy bills enacted by the California legislature as part of the November 2009 Comprehensive Water Package (Special Session Policy Bills and Bond Summary). With the adoption of the Water Conservation Act of 2009, also known as the SB X7-7, the State of California was required to reduce urban per capita water use by 20 percent by the year 2020.

For California to achieve its 20-percent reduction goal by 2020, each water supplier was required to determine and report its existing baseline water consumption in gallons per capita per day (gpcd) and establish a 2020 gpcd target for water use reduction. As such, the City of Brawley established its baseline water use and 2020 per-capita target value in the 2015 UWMP. As such, a brief summary describing the methodology used in establishing the target is provided herein for ease of the reader.

This reporting began with the 2010 UWMP, and SB X7-7 Verification forms were used to establish their interim water conservation targets and track their progress toward achieving the final 2020 target.

5.2 Baseline and Target Calculations (SB X7-7 Forms)
The City of Brawley calculated its baselines and targets in the previous UWMP as discussed above and will not need to recalculate their baselines and targets in this 2025 UWMP since it successfully met their 2020 target. Per the 2025 Guidebook, suppliers must use their same baseline water use as reported in 2020 UWMPs to determine whether the supplier has met its per-capita water reduction obligation.

To establish the City’s 2020 gcpd target, forms labeled “SB X7-7 Verification Form” and “SB X7-7 Compliance Form” were used in the previous 2020 UWMP and are summarized herein. The SB X7-7 Verification Forms were a set of tables submitted as part of the previous 2015 UWMP containing the detailed calculations for establishing the City of Brawley’s baselines and targets. The compliance form was a separate workbook and an abbreviated version of the SB X7-7 Verification Form that was used solely for the calculation of 2020 compliance. These forms were submitted in tandem with the 2020 UWMP and demonstrated the City’s compliance with the 2020 Target. A detailed summary of the information and methodology used to prepare the SB X7-7 verification and compliance forms is discussed in the following sections.

5.2.1 Determination and Methods Used for Calculating Baseline and Compliance As mentioned above, the data used in the 2015 UWMP is summarized herein to illustrate the baseline targets and goals established for 2020 that was used to demonstrate the City’s compliance with the 2020 Target.
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Using Department of Finance population information and city pumping records, the consecutive 10 year average per capita, per day baseline was 344 gallons between 2001 and 2010 resulting in the interim target for 2015 shown in SB X7-7 Table 6 located in Appendix D. Method 1 which refers to the use of the State Department of Finance population estimates and 80 percent of the supplier’s baseline per capita water use, as described in the UWMP Guidebook, was used to calculate the target per capita water use. It is noteworthy to address that there are several tables from the SB X7-7 Verification Form that are related to gross water calculations. The City of Brawley did not deduct indirect recycled water and/or process water from their gross water because recycled water is not currently used nor is it planned to be used in the future.

5.2.2 2020 Adjustments for Factors Outside of Supplier’s Control (1) When determining compliance daily per capita water use, an urban retail water supplier may consider the following factors: (A) Differences in evapotranspiration and rainfall in the baseline period compared to the compliance reporting period. (B) Substantial changes to commercial or industrial water use resulting from increased business output and economic development that have occurred during the reporting period. (C) Substantial changes to institutional water use resulting from fire suppression services or other extraordinary events, or from new or expanded operations, that have occurred during the reporting period. (2) If the urban retail water supplier elects to adjust its estimate of compliance daily per capita water use due to one or more of the factors described in paragraph (1), it shall provide the basis for, and data supporting, the adjustment in the report required by Section 10608.40 (10608.24(d)(1&2)).

As discussed and shown In Figure 31 below, there were no adjustments necessary to 2020 gross water use in GPCD. No optional adjustments from Methodology 8 were made.

Additionally, the City of Brawley has not had any changes to its distribution area due to mergers, annexations, or contractions since the 2015 plan. Due to this, no changes or updates to its baseline gpcd or 2020 target are required.

5.3 2020 Compliance Daily per capita water use (GPCD)
The goal of this section is to report the City’s progress toward meeting their urban water-use targets established in the previous 2020 UWMP.

The City of Brawley has successfully met its 2020 target goal. In accordance with the baselines and targets established in the 2015 UWMP, the City’s Urban Water Use Target for 2020 was 275 GPCD. This target was calculated based on 20% reduction of that 10-15 year baseline GPCD of 344 gallons as discussed above. Actual 2020 GPCD was 218 gpcd and is compared against the 2020 Target in Figure 31 to demonstrate the City of Brawley has met its 2020 Target. As shown, there were no adjustments made to gross water use in 2020.
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Table 5-1: SB X7-7 2020 Target Progress
2020GPCD Check the box if the supplier was not an Urban Water Supplier during or before the 2020 UWMP reporting cycle.

Was Supplier
part of a
merger or
consolidation
since 2020?
Regional
Alliance
Target or
Individual
Target?
2020 Target
Actual 2020
GPCD
Did Supplier
Achieve
Targeted
Reduction
for 2020?
Only for suppliers that did
not meet the Target in 2020
Actual 2025
GPCD
Did Supplier
meet the
2020 Target
in 2025?
No Individual
Target 275 218 Yes - -
*All data obtained from SB X7-7 2020 Compliance Form and reported in gallons per capita per day (GPCD)
NOTES: All values reported in GPCD
Figure 31 - Table 5-1: SB X7-7 2020 Target Progress
For those agencies that did not meet the previous 2020 target, the new 2025 Compliance Form is available to compare its 2025 water use to the 2020 target. However, as the City of Brawly has already met its 2020 Target, no additional forms were needed. Refer to Appendix D for all previous SB X7-7 Verifications forms and tables used.

5.4 Regional Alliance
The City of Brawley has prepared this 2025 UWMP in an individual planning effort. The City of Brawley is not currently a part of any Regional Alliance nor has it experienced a distribution area expansion caused by mergers.
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Chapter 6 – Water Supply Characterization
This chapter serves to describe and quantify the City’s current and projected water supplies and provide a realistic assessment of its water assets under various hydrological conditions. Included in this section is a narrative description of each supply source and availability for each supply source identified.

6.1 Water Supply Analysis Overview
The City of Brawley receives raw water from IID wholesaler. As such, the City of Brawley’s supply availability is ultimately determined by IID’s water rights. A summary of IID’s annual entitlement and future consumptive use projections are provided to illustrate the region’s surplus availability up to 2077.

IID Quantification and Transfers, Volumes in KAF at Imperial Dam 1 Col 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Year
IID Priority 3(a)
IID 3(a)
Quantified
Amount
IID Reductions IID Net
[Available for]
Consumptive
Use
(Col 2 - 10)
1988
MWD
Transfer 2
SDCWA
Transfer
AAC
Lining
Salton Sea
Mitigation
SDCWA
Transfer3
IntraPriority 3
CVWD
Transfer
MWD
Transfer w\
Salton Sea
Restoration4
Misc.

PPRs
IID Total
Reduction
(Σ Cols 3-9) 5
2003 3,100 105.1 10.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.5 126.6 2978.2 2004 3,100 101.9 20.0 0.0 15.0 0.0 0.0 11.5 148.4 2743.9 2005 3,100 101.9 30.0 0.0 15.0 0.0 0.0 11.5 158.4 2756.8 2006 3,100 101.2 40.0 0.0 20.0 0.0 0.0 11.5 172.7 2909.7 2007 3,100 105.0 50.0 0.0 25.0 0.0 0.0 11.5 191.5 2872.8 2008 3,100 105.0 50.0 8.9 26.0 4.0 0.0 11.5 205.4 2825.1 2009 3,100 105.0 60.0 65.5 30.1 8.0 0.0 11.5 280.1 2566.7 2010 3,100 105.0 70.0 67.7 33.8 12.0 0.0 11.5 294.8 2545.6 2011 3,100 103.9 63.3 67.7 0.0 16.0 0.0 11.5 262.4 2915.8 2012 3,100 104.1 106.7 67.7 15.2 21.0 0.0 11.5 326.2 2,903.2 2013 3,100 105.0 100.0 67.7 71.4 26.0 0.0 11.5 381.6 2,554.9 2014 3,100 104.1 100.0 67.7 89.2 31.0 0.0 11.5 403.5 2,533.4 2015 3,100 107.82 100.0 67.7 153.3 36.0 0.0 11.5 476.3 2,569.8 2016 3,100 105.0 100.0 67.7 130.8 41.0 0.0 11.5 456.0 2,544.8 2017 3,100 105.0 100.0 67.7 105.3 45.0 0.0 9.9 434.5 2,529.8 2018 3,100 105 130 67.7 0.1 63 0.0 11.5 377.3 2,722.8
2019 ⁶ 3,100 105 160 67.7 46.55 68 0.0 11.5 458.75 2,687.8 2020 3,100 105 193 67.7 0.0 73 0.0 11.5 450.2 2,649.8
2021 3,100 105 205 67.7 0 78 0.0 11.5 467.2 2,632.8
2022 3,100 105 203 67.7 0 83 0.0 11.5 470.2 2,629.8
2023 3,100 105 200 67.7 0 88 0.0 11.5 472.2 2,627.8
2024 3,100 105 200 67.7 0 93 0.0 11.5 477.2 2,622.8
2025 3,100 105 200 67.7 0 98 0.0 11.5 482.2 2,617.8
2026 3,100 105 200 67.7 0 103 0.0 11.5 487.2 2,612.8
2027 3,100 105 200 67.7 0 103 0.0 11.5 487.2 2,612.8
2028 3,100 105 200 67.7 0 103 0.0 11.5 487.2 2,612.8
2029-37 3,100 105 200 67.7 0 103 0.0 11.5 487.2 2,612.8 2038-47 ⁷ 3,100 105 200 67.7 0 103 0.0 11.5 487.2 2,612.8 2048-77 ⁸ 3,100 105 200 67.7 0 50 0.0 11.5 434.2 2,665.8 Figure 32 - IID Annual Entitlement and Net Consumptive Use Schedule (KAF), 2003-2077 4d.1
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Per IID’s current extent of rights, the Secretary of Interior shall deliver Priority 3(a) Colorado River water to IID. As observed above, IID’s annual consumptive use is capped at 3.1 million acre-feet (MAFY) of water, less its QSA/Transfer Agreement obligations per the Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA).

The QSA was enacted in 2003 as the nation’s largest agriculture-to-urban water conservation and transfer program between the Secretary of Interior, IID, Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), San Diego County Water Authority (SDWA) and other affected parties.

From this entitlement amount, IID projects to retain 2,617.8 thousand acre-feet (KAF) and 2,665.8 KAF available supply for use for years 2025 and 2077, respectively. Due to this balance availability, both longterm and short-term reliability is not a concern for the City of Brawley.

In summary, the City’s supply reliability is not foreseen to be impacted over the next 20 years as the City receives all of its water from IID and due to the fact that IID’s supply is significant. As a result of this arrangement with IID, the City’s production capacity is its only limitation. The supply data provided and projected herein analyzes the amount (volumes) of water that IID has provided and is expected to provide to the City. The actual supply volume of 2,233 MG in 2025 is used as a basis for quantifying similar supply volumes anticipated in future years in proportion to the City’s growth. Actual supply available is much higher as the City is capable of augmenting its supply to match the WTP's capacity of 15MG per day or approximately 5,475 MG per year. For purposes of this 2025 UWMP and the drought risk assessment (DRA), the difference between the max daily WTP capacity and the normal projected supply anticipated will be reserved and used for augmentation purposes.

6.2 Purchased or Imported Water
The City of Brawley purchases raw water from IID on a daily as-needed basis. Day to day operations is maintained by City WTP staff in real-time and operators at the WTP monitor and maintain the City’s reservoirs’ water level around 18 feet depth. The raw water reservoirs act as the City’s WTP holding tank as opposed to an emergency supply source. That is, the water in the reservoir is constantly being fed by the All-American Canal while also feeding the City’s WTP. In this way, daily communication is maintained with IID staff to increase or decrease water supply as necessary. There is no predetermined amount of water and the City adjusts in real time to ensure the desired storage is available at all times. The City maintains a record of the volumes requested and receives a log for each month from IID every year summarizing the City’s use. The total capacity of raw water that can currently be supplied to the City via the pipeline and storage tank system is 31.6 MGD (35,755 acre-feet per year to be exact), which is a fraction of the total capacity of the canal at that point. As such, the City operates on a supply-demand basis and is not affected by variations in hydrological conditions and has historically not had its water supply restricted nor impacted.

Outside of the City’s production is the amount provided by IID from whom the City receives all of its raw water. However, IID places no restrictions on the amount that can be supplied. As the City of Brawley receives its water supply from IID, the following section’s emphasis is in the infrastructure systems that convey water to the City of Brawley’s service area.
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IID holds legal title to all its water and water rights. Per IID’s 2021 Water Conservation Plan published October 2021, IID’s surface water supply is entirely from the Colorado River, except for a small volume from Lower Colorado Water Supply Project (LCWSP). Rainfall average is less than three inches per year and does not contribute to IID's water supply, although at times it may reduce agricultural water demand.

IID’s net monthly supply available after its transfer obligations remain significant. Figure 33 shows the Information from U.S Bureau of Recreation (USBR) 2019 Decree Accounting Report for IID monthly water balance analysis.

Figure 33 - IID Monthly Water Supplies (AF), 2019

6.2.1 Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Demand Use
Demand for water in the Imperial Unit service area is divided into three basic categories: agricultural, municipal, and industrial. Presently, IID delivers the vast majority of its annual flows to agricultural water users, and only a very small percentage to municipalities and industrial purposes. Per IID’s 2021 Water Conservation Plan, around 96 percent of the delivered water was used for agricultural purposes on nearly 475,000 irrigated acres, making possible Imperial County’s ranking as one of the top ten agricultural regions nationwide in 2019. The remaining 4 percent was delivered for municipal, commercial and industrial use, including rural homes and businesses, and some environmental and recreational uses.

In summary, the projected raw water demand for agricultural use is projected to remain the same unless there is substantial permanent irrigated land retirement as a result of planned land use changes (conversion of farmland to urban use). Non-agricultural water demands are anticipated to increase over the planning period, consistent with population projections. Moreover, as cities grow and develop on existing agricultural land, theoretically there will be more supply of water available. Agriculture requires more raw water per acre than developed land. Agricultural operations used an average of 5.1 AF Water/Acre annually in 2018 while municipal uses use an average of 0.50 AF Water/Acre annually.

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water during distribution for several reasons. Specific water distribution “losses” depend on the type of distribution system. A piped water distribution system can lose water due to pipe failures or leaks. Open channels, ponds, reservoirs, and water basins can “lose” water from seepage through the soil, surface evaporation into the air, and plant consumptive use. An open channel, gravity flow water distribution system has operational spill. Operational spills are excess flows discharged from a channel into a drain or other sump (Salton Sea). Operational spills can result from: carriage water that is required to fill and empty the reaches of sloping channels; increases in water user flexibility for water ordering and delivery scheduling; and terminating water deliveries during rainfall events, storm runoff, and flood flows.

IID has an open channel gravity flow water distribution system. Its water distribution system losses result from three major conditions: seepage, operational spills, and evaporation. The IID's water distribution system losses have been reduced through the years by numerous water conservation and demand management programs and projects. The demand management programs and projects are described in detail in the Imperial Irrigation District Demand Management Section of this plan. Figure 34 below shows IID’s water distribution use per their most current published Water Conservation Plan.

Figure 34 - Provisional IID Monthly Water Distribution (AF), 2019 From IID’s monthly water distribution example above we can observe IID’s average monthly available supply to municipalities including Brawley is approximately 7,575 AF or 2,468 MG per month and approximately 90,899 AF or 29,620 MG per year. As agricultural irrigation measures and practices improve, moving away from flood irrigation and on to drip irrigation practices, consumptive water use will decrease, improving the efficiency and availability of water. 4d.1
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6.3 Groundwater
The City does not treat or use groundwater. Similarly, IID does not use groundwater except for a small volume from Lower Colorado Water Supply Project (LCWSP). However, this volume is considered negligible to the amount of surface water received from the Colorado River.

All of the IID water service area is underlain by the Imperial Valley groundwater basin. Imperial Valley groundwater basin consists of younger and older alluvium with a groundwater storage capacity of 14 MAF and encompasses the West Mesa, Imperial Valley and East Mesa subbasins. However, the basin has no usable capacity for IID as it is highly saline water. Additionally, although a large amount of water is stored in the groundwater basin, few wells have been drilled for production purposes because the yield is low and of poor quality. The groundwater is also generally unusable for irrigation in the Imperial Valley as the salinity, or total dissolved solids count, is too high. In the central part of the Imperial Valley, the groundwater has a higher salinity than the Colorado River water, which has an approximate salinity of 750mg/L. Most wells had total dissolved solids concentrations of between 1,000 and 3,000 mg/L. The pH of these waters is usually slightly basic, with an occasional value less than seven.

As such, for purposes of the City’s UWMP, groundwater is not considered a water supply source.

Historically there has been little need to investigate and develop the groundwater in the Imperial Valley due to the availability and relatively higher quality of imported Colorado River water.

6.3.1 Groundwater Management
(Provide a) copy of any groundwater management plan adopted by the urban water supplier, including plans adopted pursuant to Part 2.75 (commencing with Section 10750), or any other specific authorization for groundwater management (10631(b)(1)).

Figure 35 - Table 6-1 Retail: Groundwater Volume Pumped There is no groundwater management plan for the City as the City does not use groundwater.

Table 6-1 Retail: Groundwater Volume Pumped
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Check the box if the Supplier does not pump groundwater.

Proceed to the next table.
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Check the box if all or part of the groundwater described below is desalinated. .

Groundwater Type
Drop Down List
Location or Basin Name 2016* 2017* 2018* 2019* 2020*
Add additional rows as needed
N/A N/A 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0
NOTES: Not Applicable
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6.4 Surface Water
The City of Brawley has been supplying potable drinking water since the early years of the 1900’s when water became available from the Colorado River. The City of Brawley depends solely on the Colorado River for surface water inflows, supplied by the IID via the All-American Canal and the Central Main Canal. The raw water is stored in reservoirs before undergoing treatment. The City treats the raw surface water to meet state and federal drinking water standards before distribution.

As mentioned throughout this 2025 UWMP, IID’s supply is entirely from surface water from the Colorado River. IID’s annual consumptive use is capped at 3.1 million acre-feet (MAFY) of water, less its QSA/Transfer Agreement obligations. From this entitlement amount, IID has projected to retain 2,617.8 thousand acre-feet (KAF) and 2,665.8 KAF available supply for use for years 2025 and 2077, respectively.

Due to this balance availability, both long-term and short-term reliability is not a concern for the City of Brawley.

IID water conveyance and operational storage facilities are all located within the County of Imperial and are reviewed in context with IID’s water system. These facilities include reservoirs, canal systems, pipelines, and flow equipment that convey and measure raw water for irrigation to agricultural operations, rural residences, municipalities and water districts for treatment to potable water users and businesses within the service area.

6.4.1 Surface Water Types
There are three general categories which describe the surface water in Imperial Valley. These are freshwater, brackish water, and saline water. The freshwater (with TDS generally less than 1,000 ppm) include the All-American Canal and other canals and laterals which deliver irrigation water to the agricultural fields within the County. The brackish waters (with TDS in the range of 2,000 to 4,000 ppm) include the Alamo River, New River and the agricultural drains that flow into these rivers or directly into the Salton Sea. The salton sea represents the saline water category.

6.4.2 Agricultural Drains
As part of its operating system, the IID maintains an extensive drainage system. The IID water service area is dissected by the New and Alamo Rivers, which function primarily as agricultural drains.

Agricultural and storm water drainage is provided by the Alamo and New Rivers, over 1,405 miles of IID open drains and drainage pumps and over 34,400 miles of landowner tile drains. The ultimate repository for drainage water from the IID is the Salton Sea with a surface area of about 383 square miles (or 245,000 acres), which is California’s largest lake. The Salton Sea receives approximately 1,100,000 acre feet of drainage flows annually (since 2003) from Imperial, Coachella, and Mexicali Valleys, as well as rainfall, storm runoff from the surrounding mountains and groundwater inflow. Water from agricultural drains, the New and Alamo Rivers are high in total dissolved solids and other contaminants and are unsuitable for potable water use.

6.4.3 Salton Sea
The Salton Sea represents the saline surface water. Salinity concentrations have been rising and are currently higher than ocean water (the Salton Sea's current TDS was approximately 53,000ppm in 2010 vs. an average of 34,000ppm for ocean water). The Salton Sea evaporates between eight and nine feet 4d.1
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per year. The surface waters in Imperial Valley thus pass through a salinity gradient from the Colorado River to the Salton Sea.

This regional salinity gradient exists because of the high evaporation of the Imperial Valley, high temperatures, low annual rainfall, and continual leaching of salts from irrigated areas due to the high salinity of the Colorado River Water (approximately 750ppm). Evapotranspiration is water transported and evaporated from plants and surrounding soil surfaces. Although water is continually evaporated from the major canals, this evaporation represents a relatively minor increase in dissolved solids concentration because of the short residence times within the water conveyance system.

Normal evapotranspiration rates from the irrigated fields from efficient irrigation practices substantially reduce the amount of water and increase the concentration of salt entering the drainage system. For these reasons and due to salinity within the soils, a 300% to 500% increase in total dissolved solids concentration is normal within the Imperial Unit as water is efficiently applied to agricultural lands from the All- American Canal and is conveyed to the IID drains, the New River and the Alamo River, and eventually to the Salton Sea. The increase in salinity is extremely important because it affects the aquatic ecosystems. However, salinity is not the only water quality issue. The intensive irrigation in the valley presents the potential for the introduction of agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides and herbicides, into downstream waters. Field erosion and dredging activities also result in siltation in the New and Alamo Rivers and the Salton Sea. The bacteriological quality of these waters is also a concern because these streams receive locally generated municipal waste discharges, in addition to the waste load entering the United States from Mexico.

6.4.4 New River
The New River originates in Mexico, and flows northward across the International Boundary into Imperial Valley. The flow continues through the Imperial Valley and ultimately discharges into the Salton Sea. The primary purpose of the New River is to convey agricultural drainage in the Imperial and Mexicali valleys to the Salton Sea. A corollary use of the New River is to convey treated community and industrial wastewaters. This corollary use is strictly controlled in the Imperial Valley by waste discharge requirements prescribed and enforced by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. However, Mexico's corollary use of the New River is largely ignored and uncontrolled.

Mexico discharges raw and inadequately treated sewage, toxic industrial wastes, garbage and other solid wastes, animal wastes, and geothermal wastewaters out of the Mexicali area of Mexico and into the Imperial Valley. This process has continued for over forty years, resulting in the on-going pollution of the New River at the International Boundary. As Mexico's industry and population continue to grow, these problems have a high potential to increase if corrective measures are not taken.

Until August of 1983, the problem of Mexico polluting the New River had been the responsibility of United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), a joint United States/Mexico federal agency with responsibility for dealing with border water and sanitation problems between the two nations. Over a period of thirty years, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board made several representations to the United States Commissioner on the IBWC to obtain corrections to the problem. Since 1975, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board has been 4d.1
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monitoring water pollution of the New River to identify the pollutants actually coming from Mexico. This information is presented to the United States Commissioner to aid and encourage Mexico in implementing corrective measures.

In August of 1980, Minute No. 264 to the Mexico-American Water Treaty was signed, which specified time schedules for completing work that was to result in a full cleanup of the river. In addition, minimum water quality standards were specified for New River water quality at the International Boundary.

Mexico has been in violation of practically all of the specified schedules and standards since Minute No. 264 went into effect in December of 1980. There is no evidence that Minute No. 264 has had any influence on actions in Mexico to clean up the river.

In July of 1983, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board conducted an investigation. The purpose of the investigation was to determine the type(s) and extent of waste discharges into the New River and its tributaries from Mexico so that possible corrective action could be considered and pursued.

The investigation identified problems that must be addressed to obtain adequate corrections. These problems included:
• City sewer lines which are not connected to the City's main sewer system discharging raw sewage to the river;
• Breakdowns in the sewer system resulting in the discharge of raw sewage to the river; • Discharge of wastes to the river by septic tank pumpers; • Discharge of wastes to the river from adjacent unsewered residences; • Discharge of untreated industrial wastes to the river including highly toxic chemicals wastes, many of which are on the Environmental Protection Agency's list of 129 priority pollutants and some of which are carcinogens;
• Inadequate treatment of sewage and industrial wastes by Mexicali, whose sewage treatment plant consists of nothing more than raw sewage lagoons; • Location of the City's garbage dump such that refuse is disposed of directly into the river water; • Discharges of untreated wastes from a slaughterhouse, dairy, and hog farms; • Discharges from residential hog and cattle pens located adjacent to the river and its tributaries; and
• Discharge of geothermal wastes to the river.

In August of 1983, a United States/Mexican Agreement for protection and improvement of the environment in the border area was signed by the Presidents of Mexico and the United States. Under this agreement, responsibility for border environmental problems, including the New River pollution problem, was transferred from the International Boundary and Water Commission to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the United States, and to the Mexican Secretarial de Desarollo Urbano y Ecologia (SDUE) for Mexico. Since this transfer of responsibility, progress has been slow and it is questionable if the agreement has served any useful purpose in controlling pollution in the New River.

In April of 1987, Minute No. 274 to the Mexican-American Water Treaty was approved by the United States and Mexico. The minute provided for a $1.2 million United States/Mexico jointly funded project to construct certain works in Mexico to reduce pollution in the New River. Although this project is just a step towards resolving the pollution problems of the New River, it sets a precedent for the involvement of the United States in the implementation of corrective actions within Mexicali. 4d.1
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According to the International Boundary and Water Commission of the United States, additional projects are needed to help reduce water pollution from Mexico. Mexico and the United States are currently negotiating measures to solve the problem. Upon agreement between both governments, a new Minute will be approved and added to the Mexican-American Treaty to supersede Minute No. 274. The main goal of the new Minute would be to establish a long-term solution to the water pollution problem.

The Alamo River is also polluted with contaminants. A small amount of groundwater seepage from agricultural fields crosses into Imperial Valley from Mexico to the Alamo River and has low pollutant concentrations. It is noteworthy to address that seepage from portions of the All-American Canal and East Highline Canal are pumped back into the respective canals.

The main pollutants in the water are pesticides which get drained into the Alamo River during irrigation.

However, the potential for polluting the Alamo River could increase not only from the pesticides contained in the water but from potential development at or near the Alamo River at the International Boundary, such as the new border crossing that has been constructed near the Alamo River as it crosses into the United States.

This new border crossing could create an urban sprawl effect in this area of Imperial Valley, which would increase drainage into the Alamo River. The Alamo River currently has a small concrete culvert that passes underneath the All-American Canal which drains seepage water coming from Mexico. Additional flows could impact the river and present a financial burden to Imperial Valley and lead to environmental health problems.

An option proposed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board has been to shunt the Alamo River into a drainage system which would eventually drain into the New River before it crosses into the United States. In order for this to happen, both governments must agree. Presently, nothing has been settled but further negotiations are currently being reviewed between the United States and Mexico, in hopes to minimize potential problems that could result from the development of the new border crossing.

6.4.5 Surface Water from the Colorado River
Colorado River water is supplied to the City from the All-American Canal (AAC) through the Central Main Canal. Municipal water, however, is not a large portion of the total water delivered by the IID. It represents only approximately three percent (3%) of the total water delivered. The total municipal use has not significantly changed since 2006. Figure 36 below shows the total water delivered. Since the portion of water used by the municipalities is low compared to the overall use, it is not anticipated that there will be any shortage of raw water from the IID. The city’s main constraint of raw water availability is in the raw water inlet piping capacity. As was mentioned earlier, the total amount of raw water that can currently be supplied by the IID to the City is 31.6 MGD (35,755 acre-feet per year) which is more than enough capacity for the foreseeable future.
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IID Consumptive Use Amount vs. Total Municipal Use Projections Year
IID Net
Consumptive Use
Amount (Total
Imperial Valley) (AF)
Total Municipal
Use
(AF)
Total Other NonAgricultural Use
(AF)
Total Agricultural
Use (AF)
2010 2,363,800 50,819 54,749 2,258,232
2015 2,236,300 55,877 66,382 2,114,041
2020 2,316,300 61,397 78,015 2,176,888
2025 2,284,300 67,335 85,558 2,131,407
2030 2,279,300 71,233 93,101 2,114,966
Figure 36 - IID Consumptive Use Amount vs. Total Municipal Use Projections Figure 37 – Average Non-Agricultural Water Delivery by IID (Acre-Feet) 2015-2025 IID Non-Agricultural Water Delivery
IID Non-Agricultural Water Delivery (Acre-feet)
2015 2020 2025 Average
Feedlots / Dairies 17,800 19,000 20,000 18,933
Industrial 26,400 28,700 39,800 31,633
Municipal 30,000 30,900 36,800 32,567
Other (fixed residual) 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500
Service Pipes 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000
Recreation 7,400 9,500 10,000 8,967
Environmental Resources 8,300 9,500 12,000 9,933
Total Non-Agricultural 107,400 115,100 136,100 119,533
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IID Non-Agricultural Water Demand Projections
IID Non-Agricultural Water Delivery (Acre-feet)
2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040
Feedlots / Dairies 17.8 19.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0
Industrial 26.4 28.7 39.8 46.5 53.2 59.9
Municipal 30.0 30.9 36.8 39.8 41.5 46.3
Other 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
Service Pipes 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0
Recreation 7.4 9.5 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
Environmental Resources 8.3 9.5 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0
Total Non-Agricultural
Figure 39 – IID Non-Agricultural Water Demand Projections (2025) Total Estimated Water System Outflows by the IID
IID Water Delivery Balance Component (KAF)
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Agricultural 2,149.9 2,185.3 2,223.5 2,319.6 2,225.1
Non-Agricultural 91.7 89.1 92.2 91.0 90.9
Environmental Water 8.2 7.9 6.4 6.5 6.3
Recreational Water 7.4 7.6 8.0 8.3 8.9
Canal Seepage 93.7 94.0 92.8 92.8 91.7
Main Canal Operational Discharge 1.5 2.6 1.1 7.5 13.1
Main Canal Operational Discharge (Rainfall) 0.4 1.5 0.6 1.4 2.1 Lateral Canal Operational Discharge 125.7 117.4 112.6 109.7 118.1 QSA Salton Sea Mitigation Water 142.7 127.9 103.5 0.1 0.0 Delivery System Evaporation 24.5 25.7 25.1 25.0 24.6
Unaccounted Canal Water -7.9 26.1 37.4 100.4 30.9
Total Delivery System Outflows: 2,645.8 2,658.5 2,665.7 2,661.9 2,580.9 Figure 40 - Total Estimated Water System Outflows by the IID 4d.1
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Figure 41 - Graphical Representation of the Total Water Balance IID Water Use

6.4.6 Colorado River Reliability
Under the Law of the River, IID has significant historical legal protections in place to maintain its 3.1 MAF Priority 3a water right to consumptive use of Colorado River water even during lower Colorado River flow periods. The current average annual natural flow volume of the Colorado River in the Upper Basin is about

14.8 maf (1906-2015.

6.4.6.1 Water Quality
The Safe Drinking Water Act (“SDWA”) was amended on August 6, 1998 to include “systems providing water for human consumption that deliver water by constructed conveyances such as irrigation canals.” On October 27, 1998 the IID signed a Compliance Agreement with the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) requiring that all domestic users with service pipes to the IID’s canalsystem must receive an alternate supply of water for drinking and cooking. The alternate supply must be of sufficient quality to achieve an equivalent level of public health protection as provided by the SDWA. On May 19, 2000, 4d.1
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CDPH provided written notice that the IID had met the requirements of the Compliance Agreement and that the IID faced no further enforcement actions. The IID continues to meet the conditions of the Compliance Agreement.

To comply with US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements and avoid termination of canal water service, residents in the IID service area who do not receive treated water service must obtain alternative water service for drinking and cooking from a state-approved provider. To avoid penaltiesthat could exceed $25,000 a day, IID strictly enforces this rule. The section tracks nearly 4,000 raw water service accountsrequired by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to have alternate drinking water service. The section maintains a small- acreage pipe and drinking water database, and provides an annual compliance update to CDPH (Rules and Regulations Governing the Distribution and Use of Water, (Jan 2016).

Per IID’s 2021 Water Conservation Plan, the overriding water quality constraint for IID customers is the salinity of IID source water, drainage water and groundwater. A secondary concern is the possibility of contaminants in drainage water that make growers resistant to or prohibit its reuse for irrigation. For 1970 to 2007, the average flow-weighted salinity of the Colorado River inflow at Imperial Dam was 749 mg/L, just over one ton of salt per acre-foot.26 In recent years however, Colorado River salinity at Imperial Dam has been slightly under 700 mg/L, slightly less than one ton of salt per acre-foot as can be seen in Figure 42 below. This reduction may be due to actions taken as a result of the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act, PL 93-320, which was enacted in June 1974. However, salinity in the lower mainstem was often well above 1,000 mg/L during the low flow months (most of the year), since no reservoirs existed to catch and store the spring runoff.

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For surface water monitoring, IID annually coordinates with a state certified laboratory for the collection and analysis of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations source water samples as a service to local public water treatment systems to facilitate the annual production of Consumer Confidence Reports.

The data and a share of the incurred costs are forwarded to all of the participants in association with the Title 22 Joint Watershed Monitoring Program. Moreover, The AAC and three main supply canals (East Highline, Central Main, and Westside Main) are sampled each year for numerous constituents as required by law and in coordination with the State Water Resources Control Board – Division of Drinking Water, formerly known as the Drinking Water Field Operations Branch of the California Department of Health Services. Additional sites were added in 2018.

6.4.6.2 Water Pollution
For non-agricultural discharges into IID drains, the requirements of the Colorado River Basin Water Quality Control Plan, Federal Emergency Management Agency and requirements established by the Imperial Irrigation District for storm water runoff are applicable. As authorized by the Clean Water Act (CWA), the NPDES Permit Program controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States through Best Management Practices. All new development is required to comply with these standards and to retain storm water on site for a minimum of 72 hours prior to releasing it into an approved storm water conveyance system. Conveyance out of the retention basins is restricted by IID via the use of 12" diameter pipes. The outflow restriction into IID drains can result in detention times in excess of 72 hours (three days). Detention for longer than three days requires the implementation of a mosquito abatement program in order to comply with the County Health Department standard.

6.4.7 Historical Data on the Colorado River Water Supply The right to water from the Colorado River is governed by numerous compacts, state and federal laws, court decisions and decrees, contracts, and regulatory guidelines collectively known as the "Law of the River." These documents apportion the water and regulate the use and management of the Colorado River among the seven basin states and Mexico. Of all regulatory literature that governs Colorado River water rights, the following are the specifics that impact IID:
• Colorado River Compact (1922)
• Boulder Canyon Project Act (1928)
• California Seven-Party Agreement (1931)
• Arizona v. California US Supreme Court Decision (1964, 1979) • Colorado River Basin Project Act (1968)
• Quantification Settlement Agreement and Related Agreements (2003) • 2003 Colorado River Water Delivery Agreement: Federal QSA for purposes of Section 5(b) Interim Surplus Guidelines (CRWDA)
• 1970 Criteria for Coordinated Long-Range Operation of Colorado River Reservoirs • Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for Colorado River Reservoirs • 2007 Colorado River Interim Guidelines for Lower Basin Shortages and Coordinated Operations for Lakes Powell and Mead (2007 Interim Guidelines)
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6.4.7.1 Colorado River Compact (1921)
In 1921, representatives from the seven Colorado River basin states, with the authorization of their legislatures and at the urging of the federal government, began negotiations regarding the distribution of water from the Colorado River. In November of 1922, the representatives from the upper basin states (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming) and lower (Arizona, California, and Nevada) signed the Colorado River Compact (Compact), an interstate agreement giving each basin perpetual rights to annual apportionments of 7.5 million acre-feet (MAF) of Colorado River water.

6.4.7.2 Boulder Canyon Project Act (1928)
The Compact was made effective by provisions in the 1928 Boulder Canyon Project Act, which authorized construction of Hoover Dam and the All-American Canal, and served as the United States' consent to accept the Compact. Officially enacted on June 25, 1929, through a Presidential Proclamation, this act resulted in ratification of the Compact by six of the basin states and required California to limit its annual consumptive use to 4.4 MAF of the lower basin's apportionment plus not less than half of any excess or surplus water unapportioned by the Compact. Arizona refused to sign and subsequently filed a lawsuit.

California abided by this federal mandate through the implementation of its 1929 Limitation Act. The Boulder Canyon Project Act further authorized the Secretary to "contract for the storage of water... and for the delivery thereof for irrigation and domestic uses," and further defined the lower basin's 7.5 MAF apportionment split, with an annual allocation of 0.3 MAF to Nevada and 2.8 MAF to Arizona. While the three states never formally accepted or agreed to these terms, a 1964 Supreme Court decision (Arizona v. California, 373 U.S. 546) declared their consent to be inconsequential since the Boulder Canyon Project Act was authorized by the Secretary.

6.4.7.3 California Seven-Party Agreement (1931)
Following implementation of the Boulder Canyon Project Act, the Secretary requested that California make recommendations regarding distribution of its allocation of Colorado River water. In August 1931, under chairmanship of the State Engineer, the California Seven-Party Agreement was developed and authorized by the affected parties to prioritize California water rights. The Secretary accepted this agreement and established these priorities through General Regulations issued in September of 1931.

The first four priority allocations account for California's annual apportionment of 4.4 MAF, with agricultural entities using 3.85 MAF of that total. The remaining priorities are defined for years in which the Secretary declares that excess waters are available.

6.4.7.4 Arizona v. California US Supreme Court Decision (1964,1979) In 1963, the Supreme Court issued a decision settling a 25-year-old dispute between Arizona and California, which stemmed from Arizona's desire to build the Central Arizona Project to enable use of its full apportionment. California argued that Arizona's use of water from the Gila River, a Colorado River tributary, constituted use of its Colorado River apportionment, and that California had developed a historical use of some of Arizona's apportionment, which, under the doctrine of prior appropriation, precluded Arizona from developing the project.

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documenting the consumptive use of water in the three lower basin states. In 1979, the Supreme Court issued a Supplemental Decree which addressed Present Perfected Rights (PPRs) referred to in the Colorado River Compact and in the Boulder Canyon Project Act. These rights are entitlements essentially established under state law and have priority over later contract entitlements.

On March 27, 2006, the Supreme Court issued a Consolidated Decree to provide a single reference to the provisions of the original 1964 decrees and several subsequent decrees (1966, 1979, 1984, and 2000) that stemmed from the original ruling. This decree also reflects the settlements of the federal reserved water rights claim for the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation.

6.4.7.5 Colorado River Basin Project Act (1968)
Congress authorized construction of a number of water development projects in both the upper and lower basins, including the Central Arizona Project (CAP) in 1968. The act made the priority of the CAP water supply subordinate to California's apportionment in times of shortage, and directed the Secretary to prepare, in consultation with the Colorado River Basin states, long-range operating criteria for the Colorado River reservoir system.

6.4.7.6 Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA) and Related Agreements (2003) The Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA) and Related Agreements that became effective in October 2003 are a set of inter-related contracts that settle certain disputes among the United States, the State of California, Imperial Irrigation District (IID), Metropolitan Water District (MWD), Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) and the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) that became effective in October 2003. The agreements resolve, for a period of 35 to 75 years, issues regarding the reasonable and beneficial use of Colorado River water; the ability to conserve, transfer and acquire conserved Colorado River water; the quantification of Priorities 3 and 6 within California for the use of Colorado River water; and the obligation to implement and fund environmental impact mitigation related to the above.

Conserved water transfer agreements between IID and SDCWA, IID and CVWD and IID and MWD are all part of the QSA and Related Agreements. These contracts identify the conserved water volumes and transfer schedules for IID along with price and payment terms. As specified in the agreements, IID will transfer to SDCWA up to 200,000 AFY, and to CVWD up to 103 AFY, and MWD 105,000 Acre AFY of water conserved from delivery system improvements and on-farm efficiency improvements, all in return for payments totaling billions of dollars. In addition, IID will transfer up to 67,000 AFY of conserved water from the lining of the All- American Canal to SDCWA and certain San Luis Rey Indian Tribes 16,500 AFY in exchange for the payment of all lining project costs and a grant to IID of certain rights to use the conserved water.

As a result of the QSA and Related Agreements, IID will be able to more efficiently deliver Colorado River water to the Imperial Valley. Imperial Valley water users will be able to more effectively irrigate their farms, thus preserving Imperial Valley water rights and agricultural output, with costs and impacts compensated by the payments to IID for the conserved water. IID will face minimum future risk from challenges to the purpose or reasonableness of IID’s water use, and thus enable the Imperial Valley to rely upon the large senior Colorado River water rights IID possesses. 4d.1
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In short, the QSA and Related Agreements provide the methods and the means to allow IID to elevate its Colorado River water use to efficient 21st Century standards and ensure the continued availability.

In October 2003, all the water districts, the State and the Interior reached agreement on the final terms of the QSA and related agreements. For closure among State interests, three elements proved critical.

First, the IID, SDCWA, CVWD and MWD agreed to provide four sources of economic support for Salton Sea restoration: (1) conditional new transfers between the IID/CDWR and CDWR/MWD as described in the succeeding paragraph; (2) conditional reassignment of mitigation water to CDWR for resale to MWD at a price of $250/AF (in 2003 dollars) per acre-foot delivered to the Salton Sea, provided that the reassignment is consistent with the restoration of the Salton Sea and satisfies other conditions; (3) a joint contribution by the IID, CVWD, and SDCWA to the Salton Sea Restoration Fund established by the California Legislature with payments totaling a present value of $30 million; and (4) payment by MWD to a Salton Sea Restoration Fund of $20 (in 2003 dollars) per acre-foot for all special surplus water MWD receives from the reinstatement of the Interim Surplus Guidelines.

As part of the final negotiations, the IID and CDWR entered into a conditional agreement for the IID to sell CDWR an aggregate of 800,000 acre-feet of conserved water, through the year 2017 for delivery to the Salton Sea as mitigation for impacts of the SDCWA transfer. CDWR is responsible for all mitigation costs, including environmental and any socioeconomic impacts from land fallowing used to make water available to CDWR. The water will be sold to CDWR at a price of $175/acre foot (in 2003 dollars). Therefore, the price received by the IID in any year equals $175/acre foot adjusted by changes in a contractually defined price index from 2003 to the year of delivery.

6.4.8 All-American Canal
The All-American Canal (AAC) is the Imperial Valley's lifeline from the Colorado River. In 2019, 2,538.1 KAF of Colorado River water was accounted for by water balance through the All-American Canal to nine cities and 475,000 acres of farmable lands throughout the Imperial Valley.

The 80-mile gravity flow AAC begins at Imperial Dam on the Colorado River about 20 miles northeast of Yuma, Arizona. Dropping a total of 175 feet between Imperial Dam and IID’s Westside Main Canal, the AllAmerican Canal extends south and then west, parallel to the Mexican/American border much of the way.

Crossing 14 miles of sand dunes on the east side of the Imperial Valley, the All-American Canal ends in the southwest corner of the Imperial Irrigation District's delivery area. The AAC until 2009 was unlined, resulting in an estimated 67,700AFY in seepage. The All-American Canal Lining Project included 23 miles of concrete lining parallel to the existing earthen canal, from one mile west of Pilot Knob to Drop 3. The new concrete lined section of the AAC is expected to conserve 67,700 acre-feet per year of Colorado River water that was historically lost to seepage, mainly into Mexico. Figure 43 shows the lining status of the AAC as of 2024 and Figure 44 below sows IID’s canal network in the Imperial Unit.

System Earthen Concrete
Lined Piped Total Length (Miles)
All-American Canal 56.720 23.000 0.071 79.791
Figure 43 – 2024 Water Distribution Systemmperial Unit Canal Network 4d.1
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Figure 44 - Imperial Unit Canal Network
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6.4.9 Colorado River Environmental Considerations
Several fish species and other wildlife species either directly or indirectly have the potential to affect Colorado River options, thus changing power operations and the amount of water deliveries to the lower basin. A number of species that are on either endangered or threatened lists under the Endangered Species Act are present in the area of the Lower Colorado River, including among others, the bonytail chub, razorback sucker, southwestern willow flycatcher and Yuma clapper rail. To address this issue, a broad-based State/Federal/tribal/private regional partnership has been formed, which includes water, hydroelectric power and wildlife management agencies in Arizona, California and Nevada. The objective is to accommodate current water diversions and power production and optimize opportunities for future water and power development while working toward the conservation of habitat and toward recovery of the endangered species. These efforts also have the objective of reducing the likelihood of additional “threatened/endangered” species listings.

6.4.10 Operations of the Water System
The Water Control Section of the IID’s Water Department is responsible for the transmission of water through the main canal system and its diversion to the laterals for distribution to the users. Water distribution is a complicated task that involves adjusting the appropriate check, delivery and other structures. There are approximately 3,400 check structures and 5,600 irrigation delivery structures within the system. A coordinated procedure has evolved to handle this complex distribution process.

Operation of IID's main canal system has evolved extensively over the years. Initially, field personnel manually controlled the system, routing water on-site by electric powered gates or manual gate lifts. Since then, IID has implemented the construction of a modern, automated Water Control Center (a provision called for in the 1988 IID/MWD Water Conservation Agreement). This centralized facility, in concert with modernization of system automation facilities, improvements to water control sites and development of a comprehensive supervisory control and data acquisition communications system to monitor and operate the AAC and main canal transmission system, has greatly improved control of IID’s water delivery system.

The operational procedures described above constitute a supply-control process, where flows to meet scheduled water deliveries are released into canals and routed from upstream to downstream according to the operations schedule. The objective at flow control locations, such as main canal and lateral headings, is to maintain scheduled deliveries. Between flow control locations, the objective is to use check structures to maintain a targeted water level.

6.5 Stormwater
The City does not treat and reuse stormwater.

6.6 Wastewater and Recycled Water
The City owns and operates the Brawley Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) but does not produce or use recycled water.
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6.6.1 Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Disposal
The city owns and operates a wastewater collection, treatment and disposal system and provides sewerage service to the City of Brawley. The wastewater treatment plant is located at 5015 Best Road, Brawley, CA 92227 which produces secondary (includes de-nitrification) treatment level wastewater.

Treated wastewater is discharged to percolation ponds. The wastewater flows through the Dolson Drain, Lilac Drain, Rose Drain, Alamo River and then enters the Salton Sea.

The existing WWTP has a 5.9 MGD average daily flow (ADF) capacity and has an equalization basin which allows it to handle peak wet weather flows up to 16 MGD. Per the City’s Wastewater Master Plan’s projected flows and populations, it has been anticipated that the existing WWTP will meet capacity between 2020 and 2025.

As shown in Figure 45 below, the wastewater treatment plant currently treats an average daily flow of

2.84 mgd and a peak daily flow (PDF) of 6.33 mgd. The wastewater treatment plant consists of an influent pumping station, grit chamber, two parallel oxidation ditches, two secondary clarifiers, an ultraviolet disinfection system, and sludge drying beds.

The City previously upgraded the facility in the following ways: 1) installed a new screening mechanism.

Retrofitted the existing headworks channel with a screening dewatering system; 2) Installed a packaged lift station, wet well, and appurtenant piping to deliver water from the existing splitter box to the extended aeration/activated sludge basin; 3) Installed an extended aeration/activated sludge basin with integral clarifier treatment system with separate building to house the blowers; 4) Removed the existing ultraviolet disinfection system and replaced with a higher output capacity UV system; 5) Constructed 10 additional sludge drying beds; 6) Upgraded the existing electrical to accommodate the proposed facilities.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Summary
WWTP
Name
Location
(City)
Average
Daily (2020)
Maximum
Daily (2020)
Year of
Planned
Build-out
WWTP
Capacity
WWTP Brawley 2.84 MGD 6.33 MGD N/A 16 MGD
Figure 45 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Summary
No wastewater is currently recycled within the City’s service boundary. The WWTP discharges the treated wastewater to IID drainage canals, where it eventually enters the Salton Sea. Treated wastewater in the City of Brawley does not currently meet Title 22 Standards. 4d.1
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Table 6-2: Wastewater Collected Within Service Area
 There is no wastewater collection system. The supplier will not complete the table below. 95% Percentage of 2025 service area covered by wastewater collection system (optional) 95% Percentage of 2025 service area population covered by wastewater collection system (optional)
Wastewater Collection Recipient of Collected Wastewater Name of
Wastewater
Collection Agency
Wastewater
Volume Metered
or Estimated?
Volume of
Wastewater
Collected from
UWMP Service
Area 2020*
Name of Wastewater
Treatment Plant and
Place ID Number
Is WWTP Located
Within UWMP Area?
Add additional rows as needed
City of Brawley Metered 1,051 Brawley City WWTP,
Place ID 210272 Yes
Total Wastewater Collected from
Service Area in 2020:
1,051
NOTES:

Figure 46 - Table 6-2 Retail: Wastewater Collected Within Service Area 4d.1
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Table 6-3 Retail: Wastewater Treatment and Outcomes within UWMP Service Area 
Check the box if no wastewater is treated or disposed of within the UWMP service area.

Proceed to the next table.

Wastewater
Treatment
Plant Name
and Place ID
Number
Does this
Plant Treat
Wastewater
Generated
Outside the
UWMP
Service
Area?
2025
Volume of
Wastewater
Received
from
UWMP
Service
Area
Total
Volume
of Water
Treated
(MG)
2025 Outcomes of Treated Wastewater
Water Recycled
Within UWMP
Service Area
Water
Recycled
Outside
UWMP Service
Area
Effluent Discharge
that is not a
Permitted Recycled
Water Use
Required
Discharge for
Instream
Flow
Delivered to Another
Entity for Additional
Treatment
Treat
ment
Level
Volume
(MG)
Treat
ment
Level
Volume
(MG)
Treatment
Level
Volume
(MG)
Treat
ment
Level
Volu
me
(MG)
Treat
ment
Level
Volume
(MG)
Name of
other
entity
Brawley City
WWTP,
Place ID
210272
No 1,051 MG 1,051
MG
Secondary,
Undisinfect
ed
Total 0 - 0 0 0 0 0
NOTES:

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6.6.2 Recycled Water System
(Describe) the recycled water currently being used in the supplier's service area, including, but not limited to, the type, place, and quantity of use (10633(c)).

The City of Brawley does not currently use recycled water nor does the city have future plans for recycled water.

6.6.3 Recycled Water Beneficial Uses
(Describe and quantify) the potential uses of recycled water, including, but not limited to, agricultural irrigation, landscape irrigation, wildlife habitat enhancement, wetlands, industrial reuse, groundwater recharge, indirect potable reuse, and other appropriate uses, and a determination with regard to the technical and economic feasibility of serving those uses (10633(d)).

There are potential uses for recycled water that include: landscape irrigation, industrial reuse, wetlands, some agricultural uses (consistent with State regulations) and wildlife habitat enhancement. There are some recycled water projects that have been proposed in the Imperial Valley for use in Solar and Geothermal plants. However, no plans have yet been confirmed.

In February of 2006, the County of Imperial approved the Mesquite Lake Specific Plan Area (MLSPA), defining land use and development standards for approximately 5,100 acres. Located within the central Imperial County area, between the Cities of Brawley and Imperial, the area has seen many proposed projects and generated considerable interest. However, the high cost of initial infrastructure – specifically, a reliable wastewater treatment facility to generate recycled water at a reasonable cost-benefit ratio – has presented an obstacle to progress.

As mentioned in the previous UWMP, the City of Brawley was working with the City of Imperial to seek funding to build the proposed recycled water facility. Unfortunately, this goal was not realized and it is expected the project will not be constructed anytime within the foreseeable future. The City has indicated this is partially due to the impoverished nature of the area and lack of resources to achieve the required funding goals. Currently the project has been shelved and the plans will remain in the City’s possession should the funds become available for a future project. Construction of the Keystone Regional Water Reclamation Facility and Wastewater Collection System, if the funding should become available to construct such a facility, would increase the City’s capacity to treat wastewater by 5.0 MGD.

The following Figure 48 shows the current and projected Recycled Water benefits. However, the City of Brawley currently does not use recycled water nor does the city have future plans for recycled water. 4d.1
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Figure 48 - Table 6-4 Retail: Recycled Water Direct Beneficial Uses within Service Area Table 6-4 Retail: Recycled Water Direct Beneficial Uses within Service Area 
Check box if recycled water is not used and is not planned for use within the service area of the supplier.

The supplier will not complete the table below.

Name of Facilities Producing (Treating) the Recycled Water:

Name of Supplier Operating the Recycled Water Distribution System:

Supplemental Water Added in 2025 (volume)
Source of 2025 Supplemental Water
Use Type
These are the only Use Types that
will be recognized by the DWR online
submittal tool
Potable or
Non-Potable
Additional
Information
2025
(MG)
2030
(MG)
2035
(MG)
2040
(MG)
2045
(MG)
2050
(MG)
Potential Recycled
Water Use
Volume
Narrative
page
number
(optional)
Total: 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020 Internal Reuse
NOTES: The City does not use recycled water
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(Describe) the projected use of recycled water within the supplier's service area at the end of 5, 10, 15, and 20 years, and a description of the actual use of recycled water in comparison to uses previously projected pursuant to this subdivision (10633(e)).

As shown on Figure 49, Recycled water was not used in 2020 nor was it projected for use in the previous UWMP. The Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) that is currently being developed will evaluate regional recycling opportunities and potential grant funding for projects consistent with the Imperial regional goal and objectives, and the State’s preferences and priorities.

Table 6-5 Retail: 2020 UWMP Recycled Water Use Projection Compared to 2025 Actual 
Check the box if recycled water was not used in 2025 nor previously projected for use in 2020.

Proceed to the next table.

Use Type
These are the only Use Types that will be recognized by the WUEdata online submittal tool
2020 Projection for 2025
(MG)
2025 Actual Use
(MG)
Agricultural irrigation
Landscape irrigation (excludes golf courses)
Golf course irrigation
Commercial use
Industrial use
Geothermal and other energy production
Seawater intrusion barrier
Recreational impoundment
Wetlands or wildlife habitat
Groundwater recharge (IPR)
Surface water augmentation (IPR)
Direct potable reuse
Other
Total 0 0
NOTES: The City does not use recycled water
Figure 49 - Table 6-5 Retail: 2020 UWMP Recycled Water Use Projection Compared to 2025 Actual

6.6.4 Actions to Encourage and Optimize Future Recycled Water Use (Provide a) plan for optimizing the use of recycled water in the supplier's service area, including actions to facilitate the installation of dual distribution systems, to promote recirculating uses, to facilitate the increased use of treated wastewater that meets recycled water standards, and to overcome any obstacles to achieving that increased use (10633(g)).

The plans and specifications for the Keystone Regional Water Reclamation Facility & Wastewater Collection System have been prepared and are ready for construction. However, the City has been seeking funding sources for the recycled water treatment facility and installing a dual distribution system since 4d.1
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2015. It is currently beyond the City’s resources to realize the construction of this facility. A summary of plans are shown on Figure 50 below.

Table 6-6 Retail: Methods to Encourage Future Recycled Water Use 
Check the box if the Supplier does not plan to expand recycled water use in the future.

Supplier will not complete the table below but will provide narrative explanation.

Provide page location of narrative in UWMP
Name of Action Description
Planned
Implementation
Year
Expected Increase in
Recycled Water Use
Add additional rows as needed
Total 0
NOTES: City does not have the infrastructure to recycle water Figure 50 - Table 6-6 Retail: Methods to Expand Future Recycled Water Use

6.7 Desalinated Water Opportunities
Describe the opportunities for development of desalinated water, including, but not limited to, ocean water, brackish water, and groundwater, as a long-term supply (10631(g)).

There are no plans to use and treat the brackish groundwater as a long-term supply in the Imperial Valley.

There are no plans for the City of Brawley to use and treat the brackish groundwater as a long-term supply in the Imperial Valley. There are no feasible opportunities for the City of Brawley to independently development of desalinated water sources within the planning horizon of this 2025 UWMP, because of the supply availability and cost effectiveness of treating surface water from the Colorado River. If it becomes financially feasible in the future, there may be consideration for desalination of brackish groundwater and drain water on a regional basis.

6.8 Exchanges or Transfers
Describe the opportunities for exchanges or transfers of water on a short-term or long-term basis (10631(c))
The City does not have plans to exchange or transfer water. All agencies within the Imperial Valley utilize the same raw source water from IID. However, if connected to another water system there would be the benefit of an emergency water supply. The City will continue to evaluate the potential for long-term possibilities. The City remains working in cooperation with the City of Imperial for the future construction of a regional reclaim facility to divert some untreated wastewater from its collection system. 4d.1
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6.9 Future Water Projects
…The urban water supplier shall include a detailed description of expected future projects and programs… that the urban water supplier may implement to increase the amount of the water supply available to the urban water supplier in average, single-dry, and multiple-dry water years. The description shall identify specific projects and include a description of the increase in water supply that is expected to be available from each project. The description shall include an estimate with regard to the implementation timeline for each project or program. (10631(f)).

The City of Brawley does not have any planned future projects at this time.

Table 6-7: Expected Future Water Supply Projects or Programs 
Check the box if there are no expected future water supply projects or programs that provide a quantifiable increase to the agency's water supply.

Proceed to the next table.

Check the box if some or all of the supplier's future water supply projects or programs are not compatible with this table and are described in a narrative format.

Provide page location of narrative in the UWMP
Name of
Future
Projects or
Programs
Joint Project with other
agencies? Description
(if needed)
Planned
Implementation
Year
Planned
for Use in
Year Type
Drop Down
List
Expected
Increase
in Water
Supply to
Agency
Drop Down List
(y/n)
If Yes, Agency
Name
Add additional rows as needed
NOTES: No planned future projects at this time.

Figure 51 - Table 6-7 Retail: Expected Future Water Supply Projects or Programs Although the City does not have any future water supply projects planned to increase the amount of the water supply available, the City of Brawley is a participant in the Imperial Water Forum. The Imperial IRWMP being developed by the Water Forum includes evaluation of potential future projects and programs that may be implemented to increase the amount of the water supply available in all types of years. The Imperial IRWMP will contain an implementation plan and listing of projects to be implemented to increase the water supply portfolio. As a participant in the IRWMP, the City is working within the larger Region through the collaborative IRWM effort to increase the amount of supply within the Region.

6.10 Summary of Existing and Planned Sources of Water
Identify and quantify, to the extent practicable, the existing and planned sources of water available to the supplier over the same five-year increments described in subdivision (a) (10631(b)).

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City based on proportional City growth estimates determined in this document. Figure 52 shows the actual real water supplied in 2025 within the City’s service area, 100% of which the City has a right to.

Table 6-8 Retail: Water Supplies — Actual
Water Supply
Additional Detail
on Water Supply
2025
Drop down list
May use each category multiple times.

These are the only water supply
categories that will be recognized by the
WUEdata online submittal tool
Potable or
NonPotable
Actual Volume
(MG)
Total
Entitlement
(optional)
Add additional rows as needed
Purchased or Imported Water IID Potable 2,233 2,233
Subtotal Potable 2,233 2,233
Subtotal Non-Potable 0 0
Total 2,233 2,233
NOTES:

Figure 52 - Table 6-8 Retail: Water Supplies — Actual
As discussed, the City operates on a real time supply and demand basis. WTP operators order water from IID daily in accordance with the raw water storage levels. The raw water reservoirs act as the City’s WTP holding tank as opposed to an emergency supply source in that the water in the reservoir is constantly being fed by IID while also feeding the City’s WTP. In this way, the City ensures adequate supply is available at all times.

Actual supply available is much higher and capable of being augmented to match the WTP's capacity of 15MG per day or approximately 5,475 MG per year. However, it is unlikely the City will be requiring to run the WTP at full capacity at any time in the next 20 years. Due to this, the supply volume of 2,233 MG above is used as a basis for quantifying similar supply volumes anticipated in proportion to the City’s growth to meet customer demands.

To that end, the City’s retail water supply and project water supply details shown below in Figure 53 are based on supply projection in accordance with the volume supplied in 2025. For consistency throughout this 2025 UWMP, the difference between the max daily WTP capacity and the normal projected supply anticipated is categorized as reserves and used for augmentation purposes, if needed. 4d.1
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Table 6-9 Retail: Water Supplies — Projected
Water Supply
Additional
Detail on
Water
Supply
Projected Water Supply
Report to the Extent Practicable
Drop down list
May use each category
multiple times. These are
the only water supply
categories that will be
recognized by the
WUEdata online submittal
tool
2030 2035 2040 2045 2005
Reasonably
Available
Volume
Total
Right or
Safe Yield
(optional)
Reasonably
Available
Volume
Total
Right or
Safe Yield
(optional)
Reasonably
Available
Volume
Total
Right or
Safe Yield
(optional)
Reasonably
Available
Volume
Total
Right or
Safe Yield
(optional)
Reasonably
Available
Volume
Total
Right or
Safe Yield
(optional)
Add additional rows as needed
Purchased or
Imported Water1
IID 2,266 2,266 2,300 2,300 2,334 2,334 2,369 2,369 2,404 2,404 Supply from Storage2
Volume
still
available
to match
WTP's
capacity
2,662 2,662 2,628 2,628 2,594 2,594 2,559 2,559 2,524 2,524 Subtotal Potable 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 Subtotal Non-Potable 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total2 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 NOTES: 1Purchased water projection was calculated based off IID water supplied for the previous five years.

24,928 MG Volume based on assumption that 90% of total WTP permitted capacity is reasonably available at any time.

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6.11 Climate Change Effects
Climate change effects have been considered herein for potential impacts to water supply sources and water use trends. However, per this analysis, climate change impacts have been determined negligible as the City’s water demands are significantly lower than their available supply.

Climate change is not viewed as an impacting factor in water source reliability for the City of Brawley. The IID, whom supplies the City with raw water, places the highest priority on drinking water supply, the quantity of which makes up a very small percentage of the IID’s total water rights. The City’s water demands are significantly lower than their available supply. As such, for the foreseeable future, water supply impacts due to climate change are not at risk.

6.12 Energy Use
This section is intended to report energy use information including the methodology used to calculate the energy intensity of the City of Brawley’s water services. For purposes of this 2025 UWMP, only the energy use information associated with the City’s water management processes and operational control are included. The energy embedded in water supplies by an upstream water supplier (such as IID) is not included in the energy intensity reported herein.

Figure 54 below shows the amount of energy used to treat and convey water supplies from the WTP and through the distribution systems in 2020. The data was obtained from the City’s finance department.

The record information does not currently separate or breakdown the energy used to determine the energy used solely from the WTP or the energy used to distribute the water supplies through its water distribution system. The City will continue to identify energy saving opportunities with the department, as energy consumption is a large portion of the cost of delivering water. 4d.1
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Table O-1B: Recommended Energy Reporting - Total Utility Approach Water Delivery Product Retail Potable
Deliveries
Only for Water Delivery Products Under the
Urban Water Supplier’s Operational Control
Enter Start Date for Reporting
Period 1/1/2025
Sum of All Water
Management
Processes
Non-Consequential
Hydropower
End Date 12/31/2025
Is Upstream embedded in the
values reported? No
Water Volume Units Used MG Total Utility Hydropower Net Utility Volume of Water Entering Process 2,275 0 2,275
Energy Consumed (kWh) 3,008,245 0 3,008,245
Energy Intensity (kWh/vol. converted to MG)
1,322 0.0 1,322
Quantity of Self-Generated Renewable Energy
0 kWh
Data Quality (Estimate, Metered Data, Combination of Estimates and Metered Data) Metered Data
Data Quality Narrative:

Finance Department provided Electric Bills
Figure 54 - Brawley Energy Consumption Summary

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Chapter 7 – Water Service Reliability and Drought Risk
Assessment
This chapter serves to describe the City of Brawley’s water system reliability through at least a 20-year planning horizon. This water service reliability includes the ability to maintain adequate service during various conditions including normal, single dry year, and five consecutive dry years. Included in this chapter is the Drought Risk Assessment required for this 2025 UWMP.

7.1 Water Service Reliability Assessment
Every urban water suppliershall include, as part of its urban water management plan, an assessment of the reliability of its water service to its customers during normal, dry, and multiple dry water years. This water supply and demand assessment shall compare the total water supply sources available to the water supplier with the total projected water use over the next 20 years, in five-year increments, for a normal water year, a single dry water year, and multiple dry water years. The water service reliability assessmentshall be based upon the information compiled pursuant to Section 10631, including available data from state, regional, or local agency population projections within the service area of the urban water supplier (10635(a)).

This section builds on Chapter 6 and serves to reflect the City’s ability to meet the water needs of its customers based on its water sources during varying conditions. Within the City’s service area, demand is significantly lower than the City’s day to day storage volumes and production capacity. Outside of the City’s production is the amount provided by IID from whom the City receives all of its raw water. Although it has been determined that IID’s water supply is significant compared to the needs of the City, this reliability assessment focuses on IID’s supply to the City to document and identify whether there are any potential disruptions to the City in the near future.

7.2.1 Constraints on Water Source
A detailed discussion of anticipated supply availability under a normal water year, single dry year, and droughts lasting at least five years, as well as more frequent and severe periods of drought, as described in the drought risk assessment. For each source of water supply, consider any information pertinent to the reliability analysis conducted pursuant to Section 10635, including changes in supply due to climate change (10631(b)(1)).

This 2025 UWMP provides an analysis of varying hydrological conditions including normal, single dry, and multiple dry water years that may pose a plausible constraint on the City’s water source. The analysis performed in this section is to show that adequate water supply remains available in various climate scenarios. Through coordination with IID staff in preparing this 2025 UWMP and per IID’s most recent base Water Supply Assessment Document, the Water availability for IID in a normal year is no different from water availability during a single-dry and multiple-dry year scenarios. This is due to the small effect rainfall has on water availability in IID’s arid environment along with IID’s strong entitlements to the Colorado River water supply. Local rainfall does have some impact on how much water is consumed (i.e. if rain falls on agricultural lands, those lands will not demand as much irrigation), but does not impact the definition of a normal year, a single-dry year or a multiple-dry year scenario. 4d.1
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The main factors that can cause water supply shortages for the City are water pollution, earthquakes and long-term energy outages at the treatment and pumping facilities. Since IID is the only supplier of water to the City, there is no alternative source water. The water quality of the agricultural drains, New River and Alamo River are high in total dissolved solids and other contaminants and are as such unusable as a potable or irrigation water source.

The City receives water from the All-American and Central Main Canals. If either the All-American Canal or Central Main Canal were shut down, water could not be delivered to the treatment plant. Potential shutdown causes include scheduled maintenance or as a result of an emergency, such as an earthquake.

In October 1979, an earthquake caused levee and slope failures along the All-American Canal east of El Centro, severely limiting water flow. This is the only time during the last 45 years that the All-American Canal was shut down.

The Central Main Canal and the All-American Canal are seldom shut down. To perform maintenance on the Central Main Canal, the water level is lowered but service is not completely interrupted. According to plant operators, this is done every five to ten years.

There are no known upcoming factors that will result in inconsistency of supply.

7.2.1.1 IID Supply Shortage Measures
In the event that there is a water shortage in the Lower Colorado River Basin, the Imperial Irrigation District/San Diego County Water Authority water transfer agreement states that both agencies will share, on a pro-rata basis, any reductions in water to IID should a shortage declaration by the Secretary of the Interior for the Lower Colorado River Basin affect IID's water conservation and transfer programs. When the amount of water in usable storage in Lake Mead is less than 15 million acre-feet and the unregulated inflow into Lake Powell is forecasted to be less than 8.8 million acre-feet, the IID and the San Diego County Water Authority have agreed to meet and confer to discuss a supplemental water transfer agreement in anticipation of the shortage.

Should operating conditions on the Colorado River indicate IID may be impacted by reductions in water deliveries; IID will notify all of its water users by mail and will conduct an educational outreach program in conjunction with the local media and municipal water systems. The notice will request all water suppliers, and in particular residential, industrial, and commercial water users, to conserve water on a voluntary basis. Urban water suppliers will be responsible for notifying their customers and implementing their own voluntary water conservation measures and programs.

However, it is unlikely that IID’s urban water supply for municipal use would ever be affected, even under shortage or drought conditions on the Colorado River. Urban water use in the Imperial Unit makes up less than three percent of the total water delivered by IID. Under a worst-case water supply scenario, the IID would still meet the demands of urban water users. Due to the high priority of IID’s water rights, Colorado River flows, and the storage facilities on the Colorado River it is highly unlikely that IID's water supply for municipal use will be affected, even in dry years. 4d.1
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7.2.1.1 IID Supply Priorities
IID has established an Equitable Distribution Plan (EDP) and implementing regulations, together referred to as the Equitable Distribution Program, that are designed to provide for the distribution of water in any year when expected demand for water is likely to exceed expected supply. Under the Equitable Distribution Program, when a supply/demand imbalance is declared, IID apportions the estimated supply among the various types of water users as follows:
a) Municipal and Commercial Users – Municipal and Commercial water users will receive the first allocation, the base amount of 2006 usage plus current District wide average use per capita multiplied by the increase in population since 2006.
b) Industrial Users – For existing contracts, estimated based on past use, not to exceed contracted amount and contract terms. For new contracts, estimated based on anticipated use, not to exceed contract amount and contract terms, taking into consideration the Interim Water Supply Policy dated 09/29/09.
c) Feedlots and Dairies – Estimate based upon past use and consideration of future changes; d) Environmental Resources Water – Estimated based upon the amount reasonably necessary to achieve the purposes of IID's commitments, taking past use into account; and e) Agricultural Lands – Straight Line Apportionment. Subtract the estimated demand for categories a through d above from Available Water Supply, and then divide the remaining supply by the total number of Eligible Agricultural Acres. The amount of water apportioned to acreage that does not comply with Eligible Agricultural Acres will be placed in the District Water Exchange.

As part of the EDP, a District Water Exchange is established so that agricultural water users can sell and buy water. This provides flexibility for some agricultural water users to obtain water in addition to their straight-line apportionment.

7.2.2 Types of Years
As was mentioned at the beginning of the section, an analysis of plausible hydrological conditions (types of years) including normal, single dry, and multiple dry water years that may pose a plausible constraint on the City’s water source.

The types of year are defined below:
“Normal Year” represents the water supplies a Supplier considers available during normal conditions. “Single-Dry Water Year” in this plan signifies a year that the net consumptive use exceeded the consumptive use right. In general, this year represents the lowest water supply available to the Supplier. “Five-Consecutive-Year Drought” in this plan signifies a stretch of five years that the net consumptive use exceeded the consumptive use right. In general, this analysis represents the driest consecutive fiveyear historical sequence for the Supplier.

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reliability. The following sections identify the years most representative of these conditions within the last decade.

7.2.3 Single Dry Year and Multiple Dry Years
Over the last decade, the Colorado River Basin has remained in a prolonged “megadrought” that began around 2000 and became especially acute in the 2010s and early 2020s. The period from roughly 2000 through 2021 has been identified as the driest multi-decade interval in more than a century of recorded data. Within this broader drought, several notably dry individual years occurred during the past decade (e.g., 2012, 2018, and 2020), while basin-wide runoff remained persistently below average and reservoir storage declined to historically low levels. A transition to wetter conditions did not occur until CY 2023 (October 2022–September 2023), when a series of strong winter storms and atmospheric rivers generated above-average precipitation and near-record mountain snowpack across much of the basin.

This wet year improved runoff and temporarily boosted reservoir storage, providing short-term relief; however, it did not eliminate the long-term deficit created by more than two decades of drought.

Subsequent winter seasons (2023–2024) continued to produce near- to above-average precipitation in parts of the West, further recovering and stabilizing basin storage.

The driest consecutive five-year period within the last decade can be characterized as the late-2010s through early-2020s interval (approximately 2018–2022), when repeated below-average snowpack and runoff compounded storage declines already underway from earlier drought years. During this stretch, inflows to Lake Powell and releases to Lake Mead were frequently well below long-term averages, accelerating the decline in system storage and triggering emergency operational responses. By the early 2020s, these cumulative deficits resulted in the first federally declared shortage conditions on the Colorado River system and the implementation of mandatory delivery reductions in the Lower Basin.

This multi-year sequence functioned as a critical inflection point, pushing the system into shortage tiers and forcing widespread conservation actions.

As such, CY 2018 was identified as the best representative for a single-dry year with the 2018-2022 interval identified as the driest consecutive five-year sequence as shown in Figure 55 below. This fiveyear sequence was used to complete the City of Brawley’s service reliability and drought risk assessments. CY 2024 was determined to represent an average year supply with a return to improved water storage reservoir levels due to the transition to wetter conditions in October 2022–September 2023, which was considered to most closely reflect the water supply available during a normal water year due to the hydrological improvements during the wetter season.

However, It is noteworthy to address that an analysis of a normal, single dry, and multiple dry water years was performed by IID to determine that adequate water is available in various climate scenarios. When drought conditions exist within the IID water service area, as has been the case for the past decade or so, the water supply available to meet agricultural and non-agricultural water demands remains the same as normal year water supply because IID continues to rely solely on its entitlement for Colorado River water.

Due to the priority of IID water rights and other agreements, drought conditions affecting Colorado River water supplies cause shortages for Arizona, Nevada and Mexico, before impacting California and IID. 4d.1
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Accordingly, the Net Available for Consumptive Use volumes shown in Section 6.1 represent the water supply at Imperial Dam available for diversion by IID in single-dry year and multiple-dry year scenarios.

In practice, the driest five-year period and the broader drought have required IID to increasingly rely on demand management strategies rather than reductions mandated by priority. Programs such as deficit irrigation and system conservation agreements have reduced consumptive use to help offset declining basin supplies.

Similarly, as the City receives its water supply from IID with no restrictions on the amount needed, dry years do not impact the City's supply. This is reflected in the Figure below and discussed in greater detail in the following sections.

Table 7-1 Retail: Basis of Water Year Data
Year Type Base Year
Available Supplies if
Year Type Repeats

Check the box if quantification of
available supplies is not compatible with
this table and is provided elsewhere in
the UWMP.

Location_______________________
Quantification of available supplies is provided
in this table as either volume only, percent
only, or both.

Volume Available
(MG) % of Average Supply
Average Year 2024 4,928 100%
Single-Dry Year 2018 4,928 100%
Consecutive Dry Years 1st Year 2018 4,928 100%
Consecutive Dry Years 2nd Year 2019 4,928 100%
Consecutive Dry Years 3rd Year 2020 4,928 100%
Consecutive Dry Years 4th Year 2021 4,928 100%
Consecutive Dry Years 5th Year 2022 4,928 100%
Supplier may use multiple versions of Table 7-1 if different water sources have different base years and the supplier chooses to report the base years for each water source separately. If an agency uses multiple versions of Table 7-1, in the "Note" section of each table, state that multiple versions of Table 7-1 are being used and identify the particular water source that is being reported in each table.

NOTES: The City receives its water supply from IID with no restrictions on the amount needed. As such, dry years do not impact the City's supply. Volume based on City’s WTP capacity. Volume based on 90% of WTP’s permitted daily capacity.

Figure 55 - Table 7-1 Retail: Basis of Water Year Data
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7.2 Supply and Demand Assessment
In regards to the City of Brawley and in accordance with the type of year scenarios discussed above, this section includes supply demand assessments during those variable scenarios to further demonstrate the City of Brawley is not currently affected nor is it anticipated to be affected within the next 20 years. The City forecasts no supply shortage at any point in the future. Since the City of Brawley uses surface water supplied by IID that can supply the City with sufficient water to meet all projected demands as discussed throughout this 2025 UWMP, the City is not affected by climatic related supply shortages.

The City’s projected average use over the next 20 years during normal and dry years are shown on Figure 55 through Figure 58. For consistency, the supply projections below build on Table 6-9 from Chapter 6 and are based on the total volume reasonably available from the WTP at any time. It is assumed that 90% of the WTP’s permitted daily capacity is reasonably available due to IID’s unrestricted supply to the City. Existing WTP permitted capacity is 15 MGD or 5,475 Million Gallons per year (46 acre-feet per day and 16,800 AFY). For consistency throughout this 2025 UWMP, the difference between the max daily WTP capacity and the normal projected supply anticipated by IID is categorized as reserves and used for augmentation purposes, if needed.

Table 7-2 Retail: Normal Year Supply and Demand Comparison 2030
(MG)
2035
(MG)
2040
(MG)
2045
(MG)
2050
(MG)
Supply totals
(autofill from Table 6-9) 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 Use totals
(autofill from Table 4-2) 2,326 2,391 2,460 2,534 2,612 Surplus / (shortfall)
2,602 2,537 2,468 2,394 2,316
NOTES: Supply data based on 90% Volume of WTP’s capacity (4,928 MG).

Figure 56 - Table 7-2 Retail: Normal Year Supply and Demand Comparison Table 7-3: Single Dry Year Supply and Use Comparison
2030
(MG)
2035
(MG)
2040
(MG)
2045
(MG)
2050
(MG)
Supply totals 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928
Use totals 2,442 2,511 2,583 2,661 2,743
Difference 2,486 2,417 2,345 2,267 2,185
NOTES: A 5% increase in demand was assumed for a single dry year factor Figure 57 - Table 7-3 Retail: Single Dry Year Supply and Demand Comparison 4d.1
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For purposes of this UWMP, a 5 percent increase to anticipated customer demands during a single dry year was applied as shown in Figure 57 above to show the City’s availability to meet demands even if dry years were to impact supply-demand usage. Furthermore, an additional 5 percent increase was applied for each planning year in Figure 58 to reflect the potential compounding effects of prolonged consecutive dry years. However, IID’s significant supply results in no changes to the City’s supply during a dry year.

Table 7-4 Retail: Multiple Dry Years Supply and Use Comparison 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
First year
Supply totals 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928
Use totals 2,442 2,511 2,583 2,661 2,743
Surplus/(shortfall) 2,486 2,417 2,345 2,267 2,185
Second
year
Supply totals 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928
Use totals 2,564 2,636 2,712 2,794 2,880
Surplus/(shortfall) 2,364 2,292 2,216 2,134 2,048
Third year
Supply totals 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928
Use totals 2,692 2,768 2,848 2,934 3,024
Surplus/(shortfall) 2,236 2,160 2,080 1,994 1,904
Fourth
year
Supply totals 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928
Use totals 2,827 2,906 2,990 3,080 3,175
Surplus/(shortfall) 2,101 2,022 1,938 1,848 1,753
Fifth year
Supply totals 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928 4,928
Use totals 2,968 3,052 3,140 3,234 3,334
Surplus/(shortfall) 1,960 1,876 1,788 1,694 1,594
NOTES: A 5% increase in demand was assumed for a single dry year factor. Furthermore, an additional 5 percent increase was applied for each planning year to reflect the potential compounding effects of prolonged consecutive dry years.

Figure 58 - Table 7-4 Retail: Multiple Dry Years Supply and Demand Comparison As shown, there is no foreseeable water shortage (shortfall) in the City of Brawley for the next 20 years.

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supply among the various types of water users with municipal and commercial water users receiving the first allocation.

As mentioned previously, it is unlikely that the IID urban water supply would ever be affected, even under shortage or drought conditions on the Colorado River. Urban water use in the Imperial Unit makes up less than four percent of the total water delivered by the IID. Even under a worst-case water supply scenario, the IID could meet the demands of urban water users. Due to the high priority of the IID's water rights, Colorado River flows, and the storage facilities on the Colorado River it is highly unlikely that IID's water supply will be affected, even in dry years.

California experienced a prolonged drought from 1987 through 1992 and 2007 to 2009 and in 2010 below normal runoff. The Governor declared a statewide drought and proclaimed a state of emergency in nine counties on June 4, 2008 and a statewide emergency due to the drought on February 27, 2009.

The droughts, however, did not affect the City’s water supply.

7.3 Drought Risk Assessment
Every urban water supplier shall include, as part of its urban water management plan, a drought risk assessment for its water service to its customers as part of information considered in developing the demand management measures and water supply projects and programs to be included in the urban water management plan. The urban water supplier may conduct an interim update or updates to this drought risk assessment within the five-year cycle of its urban water management plan update. The drought risk assessment shall include each of the following: (1) A description of the data, methodology, and basis for one or more supply shortage conditions that are necessary to conduct a drought risk assessment for a drought period that lasts five consecutive water years, starting from the year following when the assessment is conducted. (2) A determination of the reliability of each source of supply under a variety of water shortage conditions. This may include a determination that a particular source of water supply is fully reliable under most, if not all, conditions. (3) A comparison of the total water supply sources available to the water supplier with the total projected water use for the drought period. (4) Considerations of the historical drought hydrology, plausible changes on projected supplies and demands under climate change conditions, anticipated regulatory changes, and other locally applicable criteria. (10635(b).

As discussed throughout this 2025 UWMP, under the Law of the River, IID retains a legal right to annual net consumptive use of 3.1 MAF from the Colorado River. Under the terms of various agreements and laws, the annual Colorado River flows would have to be reduced to lessthan 5.0 MAF (one-third of historic average) before the water supply to IID would be impacted. IID’s supply has been determined to be reasonably reliable for the next 20 years per the analysis and assessments throughout this UWMP. Thus, the City’s supply is also considered reliable and will not be affected by periods of drought.

Nonetheless, a detailed five-year drought risk assessment (DRA) was performed herein to demonstrate the City has sufficient capacity to meet its projected demands for the next 20 years.

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The City of Brawley received all of its water from IID and is capable of distributing it to its customers in accordance with its WTP’s daily capacity.

Per the reliability findings throughout this 2025 UWMP, the City will not be affected by water shortage conditions. Thus, no changes to supply or differentiation in supply between normal or dry year were used.

7.3.2 DRA Individual Water Source Reliability
Although, the City only has one water source, the source has been determined to be significant and the City’s supply reliability has been determined to not be affected for the next 20 years.

7.3.3 DRA Total Water Supply and Use Comparison
A five-year DRA was performed to further demonstrate the City’s ability to meet demands in during a fiveyear drought and is shown in Figure 59. This table is provided as a summary to demonstrate the total water supplies and uses during the drought. For purposes of this analysis, the supply data provided and projected herein analyzes the amount of water that IID provided in 2025 and is expected to provide to the City based on proportional City growth estimates determined in this document.

In this manner, the City will be able to determine whether additional IID supply from what is normally projected will be anticipated to be required during these years. For purposes of this 2025 UWMP and this DRA, the difference between the max daily WTP capacity and the normal projected supply anticipated will be reserved and used for augmentation purposes as mentioned throughout this UWMP.

Table 7-5: Five-Year Drought Risk Assessment Tables to Address Water Code Section 10635(b) 2026 Total
Total Water Use (MG) 2,285
Total Supplies (MG) 4,938
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 2,643
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP – supply augmentation benefit
WSCP – use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall) -
2027 Total
Total Water Use 2,295
Total Supplies 4,928
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 2,633
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP – supply augmentation benefit
WSCP – use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall) -
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2028 Total
Total Water Use 2,306
Total Supplies 4,928
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 2,622
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP – supply augmentation benefit
WSCP – use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall) -
2029 Total
Total Water Use 2,316
Total Supplies 4,928
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 2,612
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP – supply augmentation benefit
WSCP – use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall) -
2030 Total
Total Water Use 2,326
Total Supplies 4,928
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 2,602
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP – supply augmentation benefit
WSCP – use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall) -
Notes: Total Water use based on IID purchase records and projected for the following years. Volume in MG
Figure 59 - Table 7-5 Retail: Five-Year Drought Risk Assessment Summary As observed above, the City’s normally projected volume from IID will be sufficient during an extended five-year drought. However, a detailed five-year DRA in monthly increments was also performed to provide a more granular look for each year. Monthly data was recommended by DWR because using an annual total may give Supplier’s an unrealistic indication of reliability if the annual totals look fine but during summer months there occurs a water shortage. Additionally, for some suppliers monthly supply sources may have restrictions on availability, However, this is not the case for the City of Brawley.

The monthly 5-year drought planning tool breakdown provided in Figure 60 below shows that although the overall yearly supply is adequate, there may be months where additional supply will be required within the next 5 years. Those summer months indicated by the negative values below will require additional supply to meet the demand for that month. That amount shortfall will be easily augmented by the City’s 4d.1
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WTP capacity and ultimately supplanted by IID. The total corrected supply required is still well within the WTP’s capacity and will not be an issue. Moreover, this shortfall on paper is only a result of applying a linear projection of previous purchased water records and not a reflection of actual shortfall since the City would simply request additional supply well within their available allotment to offset these summer demands.

The actual available storage remaining assumes 90% of total WTP capacity is reasonably available at any given time. That amount will be used as an “augmented” source available during those months that the dry year assessment has identified may be lacking due to normally projected IID supply purchase needs.

This detailed DRA provides the City with an opportunity to contemplate management of its water supplies during those summer months and track trends in relation to variations in customer water use. The City’s WSCP may be implemented during those stressed months to provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of its WSCP shortage response actions and understand the degree of response that may be necessary as it relates to managing water supplies. This evaluation can help identify undesired risks and allow proactive steps to be taken prior to the next actual drought period lasting at least five consecutive years.
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5-year Drought Risk Assessment Tables to address §10635(b) 2026 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 M11 M12 Total
Total Potable Water Use [Use Worksheet] 137 133 152 174 211 229 251 250 223 227 168 131 2,285 Total Potable Supplies [Supply Worksheet] 145 140 159 182 220 228 243 237 196 186 155 148 2,240 Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 7 8 7 7 10 (1) (8) (13) (26) (41) (12) 17 (45) Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP - supply augmentation benefit 1 8 13 26 41 12 101
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit 0
Revised Surplus/(shortfall) 7 8 7 7 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 56 Resulting % Use Reductio from action 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2027 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 M11 M12 Total
Total Potable Water Use [Use Worksheet] 138 133 152 175 211 230 252 251 224 228 169 132 2,925 Total Potable Supplies [Supply Worksheet] 145 141 159 182 221 229 244 237 197 187 156 149 2,246 Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 7 8 7 7 9 (1) (8) (14) (27) (41) (13) 17 (49) Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP - supply augmentation benefit 1 8 14 27 41 13 104
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit 0
Revised Surplus/(shortfall) 7 8 7 7 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 55 Resulting % Use Reduction from action 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2028 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 M11 M12 Total
Total Potable Water Use [Use Worksheet] 139 134 153 176 212 231 253 252 225 229 169 132 2,305 Total Potable Supplies [Supply Worksheet] 145 141 160 183 221 230 244 238 197 188 156 149 2,253 Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 7 7 6 7 9 (1) (8) (14) (27) (42) (13) 17 (52) Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) 4d.1
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WSCP - supply augmentation benefit 1 8 14 27 42 13 105
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit 0
Revised Surplus/(shortfall) 7 7 6 7 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 53 Resulting % Use Reduction from action 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2029 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 M11 M12 Total
Total Potable Water Use [Use Worksheet] 139 134 154 177 213 232 254 253 226 230 170 133 2,316 Total Potable Supplies [Supply Worksheet] 146 142 160 183 222 230 245 239 198 188 157 150 2,260 Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 7 7 6 7 9 (2) (9) (14) (28) (42) (13) 16 (56) Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP - supply augmentation benefit 2 9 14 28 42 13 108
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit 0
Revised Surplus/(shortfall) 7 7 6 7 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 52 Resulting % Use Reduction from action 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2030 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 M11 M12 Total
Total Potable Water Use [Use Worksheet] 140 135 155 177 214 233 255 254 227 231 171 134 2,326 Total Potable Supplies [Supply Worksheet] 146 142 161 184 223 231 246 239 199 189 157 150 2,266 Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 7 7 6 6 8 (2) (9) (15) (28) (43) (14) 16 (60) Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP - supply augmentation benefit 2 9 15 28 43 14 111
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit 0
Revised Surplus/(shortfall) 7 7 6 6 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 51 Resulting % Use Reduction from action 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Figure 60 - Five-Year Drought Risk Assessment Detailed Summary 4d.1
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Chapter 8 – Water Shortage Contingency Plan
This chapter serves to provide a structured overview of the standalone Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) accompanying this 2025 UWMP provided in Appendix A. The WSCP serves as the City’s guide in dealing with water shortages, incorporating prescriptive information and standardized action levels, and implementing actions in the event of a catastrophic supply interruption.

8.1 Water Supply Reliability Analysis
The analysis of water supply reliability conducted pursuant to Section 10635 (10632(a)(1)).

Per Chapter 7 for the City of Brawley’s Water Supply Reliability analysis and the drought risk assessment, it has been determined that the City of Brawley is not likely to experience a water supply shortage in the next 20 years. To summarize the findings of the previous chapters, the City of Brawley uses surface water supplied by the Colorado River that can supply the City with sufficient water to meet all projected demand.

Due to this supply method, the City is also not affected by climate-related supply shortages. Moreover, the City itself maintains enough daily storage that is significantly higher than the current projected demands through 2050.

Additionally, municipal water use is only a small percentage of the water purchased by IID with the majority allocated to agriculture. It is understood that even as droughts become more severe, IID has senior water rights to Colorado River water and ranks urban supply higher than the agricultural supply; so even if the drought on the Colorado River were to impact IID’s supply, the City’s use would not be impacted. It is noteworthy to add that California experienced a prolonged drought from 1987 through 1992 and 2007 to 2009 and in 2010 below normal runoff. The Governor declared a statewide drought and proclaimed a state of emergency in nine counties on June 4, 2008 and a statewide emergency due to the drought on February 27, 2009. The droughts, however, did not affect the City’s water supply.

Nonetheless, the City will continue to implement and refine this WSCP detailing water conservation measures to ease the burden on IID and the Colorado River during water shortage events. Additionally, the City is still susceptible to catastrophic events such as earthquakes and the following WSCP will be used to document the procedures and protocols to be taken by the City if such an event were to occur.

8.2 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Procedures The procedures used in conducting an annual water supply and demand assessment that include, at a minimum, both of the following: (A) The written decision-making process that an urban water supplier will use each year to determine its water supply reliability. (B) The key data inputs and assessment methodology used to evaluate the urban water supplier’s water supply reliability for the current year and one dry year, including all of the following: (i) Current year unconstrained demand, considering weather, growth, and other influencing factors, such as policies to manage current supplies to meet demand objectives in future years, as applicable. (ii) Current year available supply, considering hydrological and regulatory conditions in the current year and one dry year.

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upon for each annual water supply and demand assessment. (v) A description and quantification of each source of water supply (10632(a)(2)).

Another component of the WSCP is to establish the procedures and framework for use in the annual Water Shortagae Assessment Reports. The City continues to perform and submit their annual water supply and demand assessment since July 1, 2022 in accordance with the CWC requirements although the City operates on a daily supply-demand basis. The City receives water from IID in accordance with the demand used each day. Demand is determined by daily monitoring of the City’s storage levels to which the City Staff communicate with IID to either increase or decrease their daily supply to maintain the City’s desired storage levels.

As set forth by updates to the CWC, City staff shall prepare annal water supply and demand assessment and submit an Annual Water Shortage Assessment Report to DWR by July 1st of every year.

8.3 Six Standard Water Shortage Levels
Six standard water shortage levels corresponding to progressive ranges of up to 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 percent shortages and greater than 50 percent shortage. Urban water suppliers shall define these shortage levels based on the suppliers’ water supply conditions, including percentage reductions in water supply, changes in groundwater levels, changes in surface elevation or level of subsidence, or other changes in hydrological or other local conditions indicative of the water supply available for use. Shortage levels shall also apply to catastrophic interruption of water supplies, including, but not limited to, a regional power outage, an earthquake, and other potential emergency events (10632(a)(3)).

In developing the City’s WSCP, the City has incorporated the updated six standardized water shortage levels per the CWC. The Stages of water shortage contingency are summarized on Figure 61 below.

Table 8-1: Cross-reference for Standard vs Supplier Shortage Levels 
Check the box if the supplier uses the Standard six levels of water shortage.

Proceed to the next table.

Shortage
Level
Percent
Shortage
Range
Shortage Response Actions
(Narrative description)
1 Up to 10% Water Alert – Slightly Restricted
2 Up to 20% Water Warning – Moderately Restricted
3 Up to 30% Water Criteria – Significantly Restricted
4 Up to 40% Water Criteria – Severely Restricted
5 Up to 50% Water Emergency – Extremely Restricted
6 >50% Water for Essential Use Only
Notes:

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These Shortage levels shall also apply to catastrophic interruption of water supplies, including, but not limited to, a regional power outage, an earthquake, and other potential emergency events.

8.4 Shortage Response Actions
Shortage response actions that align with the defined shortage levels and include, at a minimum, all of the following: (A) Locally appropriate supply augmentation actions. (B) Locally appropriate demand reduction actions to adequately respond to shortages. (C) Locally appropriate operational changes. (D) Additional, mandatory prohibitions against specific water use practices that are in addition to state-mandated prohibitions and appropriate to the local conditions. (E) For each action, an estimate of the extent to which the gap between supplies and demand will be reduced by implementation of the action (10632(a)(4)).

As, mentioned, the City is capable of augmenting its supply to match the WTP's capacity of 15MG per day or approximately 5,475 MG per year. For purposes of this 2025 UWMP and the WSCP, the difference between the max daily WTP capacity and the normal projected supply projected supply anticipated by IID is categorized as reserves and used for augmentation purposes. This augmentation capacity along with the additional demand reduction measures comprise the shortage response actions available to the City.

The following shortage response actions will be taken by the City to assist and do its part to lessen the State’s and IID’s consumptive use during regional or anticipated shortage events. As the City itself has been determined throughout this UWMP that it will not directly face water shortage of its supply, nonetheless it will still implement these measures to ease the burden on IID and the Colorado River during water shortage events. Additionally, these measures will be implemented if a major service catastrophe limits the City by the respective shortage amounts.

8.4.2 Supply Augmentation
The IID is the only supplier of water to the City, and there is no alternative source water. The water quality of the agricultural drains, New River and Alamo River are high in total dissolved solids and other contaminants and are as such unusable as a potable or irrigation water source.

However, in terms of normal supply volumes, IID’s supply to the City is significant and the City currently has no restrictions on the amount that can be supplied. Therefore, the limiting factor is the City’s WTP capacity that treats the raw water received from IID and delivers it to the City’s customers through its distribution system. The current supply provided by IID has been in-line with the demand required by the City’s customers as the City operates on a demand-supply basis where the IID supply is increased or decreased to maintain the City’s desired storage levels. Due to this, the City’s total supply capacity has not been reached and the City maintains the ability to provide increased supply in accordance with its daily treatment capacity. The difference between the max daily WTP capacity and the normal volume supplied daily is considered available storage and reserved augmentation uses for purposes of this UWMP. 4d.1
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Table 8-2 Retail: Supply Augmentation and Other Actions Yes Is the Supplier completing this table using the standard six levels? (yes/no) Shortage Level
Supply Augmentation
Methods and Other
Actions by Water
Supplier
How much is this going to
reduce the shortage gap?
Additional Explanation
or Reference
(OPTIONAL)
Volume or
Percentage
Shortage Gap
Reduction Value
Add additional rows as needed
1 Stored Emergency Supply Percentage 100% Remainder
2 Stored Emergency Supply Percentage 100% Remainder
3 Stored Emergency Supply Percentage 100% Remainder
4 Stored Emergency Supply Percentage 100% Remainder
5 Stored Emergency Supply Percentage 100% Remainder
6 Stored Emergency Supply Percentage 100% Remainder
NOTES: City does not have the infrastructure to recycle water Figure 62 - Table 8-2 Retail: Supply Augmentation and Other Actions

8.4.1 Demand Reduction
Although the City’s augmentation capacity is more than sufficient to cover any deficiencies, measures for demand reductions continue to be a focal water conservation practice. Moreover, the following measures will be implemented gradually in accordance with the water shortage levels described above.

In this manner, the appropriate responses in accordance with severity can be implemented. Restrictions and prohibitions for each stage of water shortage is summarized below.

Table 8-3: Demand Reduction Actions
Shortage
Level Demand Reduction Actions
How much is this going to
reduce the shortage gap?
Include units used (volume
type or percentage)
Additional Explanation
or Reference
Penalty,
Charge, or
Other
Enforcement
1 Expand Public Information
Campaign N/A Website and newspaper bulletins No
1 Offer Water Use Surveys N/A No
1 Provide Rebates for Landscape
Irrigation Efficiency N/A No
2 Expand Public Information
Campaign N/A Website and newspaper bulletins No
2 Improve Customer Billing N/A No
2 Provide Rebates on Plumbing
Fixtures and Devices N/A No
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2 Decrease Line Flushing N/A No 2
Landscape - Restrict or prohibit
runoff from landscape irrigation N/A Yes
3 Expand Public Information
Campaign N/A Website and newspaper bulletins No
3 Increase Frequency of Meter
Reading N/A No
3 Provide Rebates for Turf
Replacement N/A No
3 Reduce System Water Loss N/A No 3 Increase Water Waste Patrols N/A No 3 Pools and Spas – Require covers
for pools and spas N/A No
3 Landscape – Limit landscape
irrigation to specific times N/A Yes
4 Expand Public Information
Campaign N/A Website and newspaper bulletins No
4 Increase Water Waste Patrols N/A Yes 4
Implement or Modify Drought
Rate Structure or Surcharge N/A Yes
4 Water Features - Restrict water
use for decorative water features,
such as fountains
N/A Yes
4 Pools – Allow filling of swimming
pools only when an appropriate
cover in in place
N/A Yes
4 Other - Customers must repair
leaks, breaks, and malfunctions in
a timely manner
N/A Yes
4 CII - Commercial kitchens requires
to use pre-rinse spray valves N/A Yes
4 Landscape – Limit landscape
irrigation to specific days N/A Yes
5 Expand Public Information
Campaign N/A Website and newspaper bulletins No
5 Moratorium on Net-Zero Demand
Increase on New Connections N/A Yes
5 Other - Require automatic shut of
hoses N/A Yes
5 Other - Prohibit use of potable
water for construction and dust
control
N/A Yes
5 CII – Lodging establishment must
offer opt out of linen service N/A Yes
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5 Landscape – Prohibit certain types
of landscape irrigation N/A Yes
6 Expand Public Information
Campaign N/A Website and newspaper bulletins No
6 Other - Prohibit use of potable
water for washing hard surfaces N/A Yes
6 Other - Prohibit vehicle washing
except at facilities using recycled
or recirculating water
N/A Yes
6 CII – Restaurants may only serve
water upon request
N/A Yes
6 Landscape - Prohibit all landscape
irrigation N/A Yes
NOTES:

Figure 63 - Table 8-3 Retail: Demand Reduction Actions

8.4.3 Operational Changes
The additional volume projected to be required is well within the normal operation of the treatment plant’s capacity. No operational changes are foreseen to be required. However, a number of operational changes may be utilized at various shortage levels if needed.

8.4.4 Additional Mandatory Restrictions
Aside from the demand response actions mentioned above, the City will consider additional mandatory restrictions in accordance with real-time needs. These additional mandatory restrictions will be flexibly employed at the City’s discretion for each water shortage level on an as-needed basis and in accordance with priority water uses to maintain basic needs.

Upon a catastrophic water supply reduction, mandatory provisions to reduce individual urban consumer water use will be placed into effect. If the water supplies are reduced by 50 percent for a single year, the City will make an allotment on a per capita basis per connection and customer type.

Additionally, the City has adopted a resolution for Restrictions during a Declared Water-Shortage Emergency. The following restrictions shall be effective during a declared Water-Shortage Emergency:
• There shall be no water used for irrigation or landscaping purposes. • There shall be no private or commercial car washing.
• No restaurant, hotel, cafe, cafeteria or other public place where food is sold, served or offered for sale, shall serve drinking water to any customer unless requested. • Use of potable water for construction, compaction, dust control, street or parking lot sweeping, building wash down shall be prohibited.
• Use of potable water for sewer system maintenance or fire protection training shall be prohibited without prior approval by the Mayor;
• Use of potable water for any purpose in excess of the amount allocated shall be prohibited. 4d.1
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• Other restrictions and prohibitions may become necessary during a declared Water Shortage Emergency, to safeguard the adequacy of the water supply for domestic, sanitation, fire protection, and environmental requirements.

These demand management and conservation measures will be enacted during regional shortage events or times of drought to facilitate the State’s and IID’s water burden. However, no shortage or difficulty to supply normal demands is anticipated

8.4.5 Emergency Response Plan
The City will employ the emergency response plan established per it’s WSCP to facilitate decision making by City personnel during times of water shortage as declared by the State of the Interior. This plan will also be used in training and preparation for new staff and as the basis for outreach programs. Refer to the 2026 WSCP provided in Appendix A for in-depth information and detailed steps and procedures that will be taken by the City during times of shortage.

The City’s Emergency Response Plan (ERP) will serve to ensure the continued service and restoration of water service for essential use in the event of a catastrophic supply interruption--a power outage, earthquake, or other non-dry period related emergency. This plan is not publicly available but identifies actions to be taken if there is a catastrophic supply interruption. City staff responsible for water transportation, treatment, and distribution have established the ERP to guide assessment, prioritization, and repair of facilities potentially damaged during such a disaster. The water shortage levels detailed above are not considered supply interruptions as the availability of supply from the WTP provided by IID can mitigate any shortage level forecasted for the City as demonstrated by recent drought periods.

8.4.6 Seismic Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan
The City is currently working to finalize plans and procedures for seismic risk assessment of its water supply system and accompanying mitigation plan. This section will be updated when the information becomes available.

8.4.6 Shortage Response Action Effectiveness
The City of Brawley currently has no metric to track the effective of the developed shortage responses.

Previous implementation of these measures was not recorded or tracked, but general percentages have been reasonably assumed for purposes of this UWMP. Moving forward these metrics and their effectiveness will be tracked and updated as the information becomes available.

8.5 Communication Protocols
The City is working on a communication protocol to be implemented during times of water shortage.

These established protocols will facilitate staff decisions making and expedite the dissemination of information to the public. These communication protocols will be updated and provided once they have been finalized by the City.

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• Reduce workload by providing a blueprint for deployment of strategic actions as water shortage stages are declared.
• Provide recommendations on the optimal measures, activity levels, incentives, and services that will drive water savings according to need.
• Act as a starting point for creating a final plan of action during a water shortage event. The finalized plan will include adjustments from customer input, new technologies, grants, or other circumstances.

However, supply forecasting communication is anticipated to remain the same. As the City relies on IID delivery, it also relies on IID to notify the City of anticipated water shortages. Should operating conditions on the Colorado River indicate IID may be impacted by reductions in water deliveries; the IID will notify all of its water users by mail and will conduct an educational outreach program in conjunction with the local media and municipal water systems. The notice will request all water suppliers, and in particular:
residential, industrial, and commercial water users, to conserve water on a voluntary basis. Urban water suppliers, such as the City, will be responsible for notifying their customers and implementing their own voluntary water conservation measures and programs.

8.6 Compliance and Enforcement
For an urban retail water supplier, customer compliance, enforcement, appeal, and exemption procedures for triggered shortage response actions as determined pursuant to Section 10632.2 (10632(a)(6)).

Enforcement of compliance will be employed to ensure measures are adhered to. Any customer violating the regulations and restrictions on water use set forth in the “No Waste" Ordinance shall receive a written warning for the first such violation. Upon a second violation, the customer shall receive a written warning and the City may cause a flow-restrictor to be installed in the service. If a flow-restrictor is placed, the violator shall pay the cost of the installation and removal. Any willful violation occurring subsequent to the issuance of the second written warning shall constitute a misdemeanor and may be referred to the Office of the City Attorney for prosecution. If water service is disconnected, it shall be restored only upon payment of the turn-on charge fixed by the City Council.

Compliance and enforcement will be assured with the following methods:
• Letters of Noncompliance will be distributed with monthly bills to indicate water use above a designated level.
• Monthly efficiency goals will be communicated on bills (e.g., 55 gpd x 4 people + Landscape, etc).
• Water shortage service area inspections (patrols).
• Sending a general letter stating the rules for drought restrictions, with notification that patrols will drive through your area on a particular week. This way compliance is encouraged prioritizing education and engagement.
• The City does not intend to utilize drought rates as a first response. However, the City may elect to implement rate increases after non-compliance. 4d.1
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The potential rate increases starting with a 20% rate increase at Stage II; 40% at Stage III; 60% at Stage IV; 80% at Stage V; and a 100% increase at Stage VI may be implemented after multiple defiance of noncompliance.

8.7 Legal Authorities
The City is well within its right to enforce and uphold demand reductions and restrictions as needed and as set forth in its WSCP. California Constitution article X, section 2 and CWC Section 100 provide that water must be put to beneficial use, the waste or unreasonable use or unreasonable method of use of water shall be prevented, and the conservation of water is to be exercised with a view to the reasonable and beneficial use thereof in the interest of the people and the public welfare. In addition, CWC Section 375 provides the City with the statutory authority to adopt and enforce water conservation restrictions, and Water Code Section 350 et seq. authorizes the City to declare a water shortage emergency and impose water conservation measures when it determines that the City may not be able to satisfy ordinary demands without depleting supplies to an insufficient level.

8.8 Financial Consequences of WSCP Activation
The City currently has no metric to project the financial consequences of implementing the WSCP’s demand reductions and outreach programs. As discussed, the City was not affected nor were there any changes to the City’s water supply and demand. Additionally, previous implementation of similar measures was not recorded or tracked. Moving forward these costs and financial consequences will be tracked and updated as the information becomes available

8.9 Monitoring and Reporting
The City will continue to monitor and report water supply and demands to track trends and additional water conservation goals. Demand forecasting will continue to be provided to IID in 5 year increments to allow IID to more accurately prepare their supply availability forecasts.

As discussed above, should operating conditions on the Colorado River indicate IID may be impacted by reductions in water deliveries; the IID will notify all of its water users by mail and will conduct an educational outreach program in conjunction with the local media and municipal water systems. The notice will request all water suppliers, and in particular residential, industrial, and commercial water users, to conserve water on a voluntary basis. Urban water suppliers, such as the City, will be responsible for notifying their customers and implementing their own voluntary water conservation measures and programs.

8.10 WSCP Refinement Procedures
The WSCP will serve as the City’s basis for protocols and training programs for the City moving forward.

WSCP refinement procedures are used to ensure shortage risk actions are appropriate and effective, and that this WSCP has a basis to be refined and updated over the years. As such, the WSCP is anticipated to be continually refined as more information and more efficient measures become known.

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procedures as required by the CWC including notification, public hearing, adoption, and submittal to readopt the amended plan as done with the UWMP.

Evaluation tracking will be implemented with each future WSCP to evaluate the effectiveness of the water shortage response actions used. The evaluation will identify the City’s shortage responses and compare the expected percent demand reduction against actual reductions; by this means, the shortage response actions in the WSCP will be revised using the evaluation generated evidence. The success of customer outreach and communications will also be assessed to inform the next WSCP revision.

8.11 Special Water Feature Distinction
As part of the WSCP, the City has analyzed and defined water features that are artificially supplied with water, including ponds and fountains, separately from swimming pools and spas, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 115921 of the Health and Safety Code. Non-pool or non-spa water features may use or be able to use recycled water, whereas pools and spas must use potable water for health and safety considerations.

For these special water feature distinctions, the City will implement different compliance measures. The City has also designated decorative water features and recreational water features as special water features. Different considerations have been applied to these uses during water shortage events including response actions, enforcement, and monitoring programs. These shall be formalized upon the City’s final WSCP submittal.

Special Water Features of particular consequence include firefighting water supplies and other emergency supplies.

8.12 Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Availability
The 2026 WSCP will take all of the same procedures as required by the CWC for the UWMP including notification, public hearing, adoption, and submittal to adopt the plan and make it available to the public. Refer to Chapter 10 for details for plan adoption, submittal, and availability required by the CWC.

Similarly, if changes are necessary to the WSCP after its adoption, the City will follow each of the steps for notification, public hearing, adoption, and submittal to readopt the amended plan as the UWMP.

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Chapter 9 – Demand Management Measures
This chapter serves to communicate the City’s efforts to promote conservation and to reduce demand on their water supply; specifically including a narrative describing efforts to implement several demand management measures. Demand management is an integral part of sustainably managing the State’s water resources and not just during water shortage events like in Chapter 8.

9.1 Existing Demand Management Measures for Retail Suppliers (e) Provide a description of the supplier’s water demand management measures. This description shall include all of the following…(10631(e).

To better prepare for and reduce effects caused by these situations, implementing water use-DMMs that help lower demands can improve the water service reliability and help meet state and regional water conservation goals. The City’s demand management measures are discussed here and in the following paragraphs. The following DMMs are discussed herein to meet CWC section 10631(B):
• Water waste prevention ordinances
• Metering
• Conservation pricing
• Public education and outreach
• Programs to assess and manage distribution system real loss • Water conservation program coordination and staffing support • Other DMMs that have a significant impact on water use

9.1.1 City DMMs
The UWMP Act currently requires suppliers to provide narrative descriptions of metering, public education and outreach, conservation program coordination and staffing, and other demand management measures that significantly impact water use.

9.1.1.1 Water Waste Prevention Ordinances
Water Use Reduction Plan—The City has enacted the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance for the requirements found in state legislation under Assembly Bill 1881 that apply to commercial, industrial and tenant occupied residential property that require landscaping greater than 2,500 square feet and homeowner landscaping greater than 5,000 square feet. While for the most part water conservation guidelines only apply to large landscaping projects, the City encourages its application to smaller scale projects in order to conserve water.

9.1.1.2 Metering
The City has worked to install meters at all locations of direct customers receiving water. The City has successfully installed meters at all residential, commercial and industrial customer locations and is hopeful to finish installing meters at all of its parks in the near future. Furthermore, the City is seeking to replace their aging water meters with new magnetic flow meters in the hopes of establishing greater accuracy and confidence in the data recorded.
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9.1.1.3 Conservation Pricing
Incentive pricing structures can assist the City achieve additional water conservation. Inclining block rates, also known as conservation pricing, are systems where the cost per unit of water increases with the quantity of water used. The City of Brawley will continue to weigh this option.

The City currently has volume-based pricing for all accounts. Customers are billed monthly for 100 percent of the volume of water used.

9.1.1.4 Public Education and Outreach
Water conservation in both urban development and agricultural activity will continue to be promoted by the City. New development and rehabilitation projects will be required to make maximum use of water conservation techniques and the use of drought resistant plant species in ornamental landscaping will be encouraged. In addition, the City will consider using reclaimed water to replace the use of imported water for landscape irrigation; work with the County, Imperial Irrigation District, and local farmers to develop and implement conservation strategies for agricultural production; and support the Imperial Irrigation District in its efforts to maintain local water supplies and underground or cover irrigation canals for safety and conservation purposes.

9.1.1.5 Programs to assess and manage distribution system real loss Since the previous UWMP, the City has continued conducting water loss audits to quantify the current volume of apparent and real water loss. The City annually completes the standard water audit and balance using the AWWA Water Loss software to determine their current volume of apparent and real water loss and the cost impact of these losses on utility operations.

9.1.1.6 Water Conservation Program Coordination and Staffing Support As part of the City’s water conservation program, the City has implemented water conservation policies in the City’s General Plan.

The following Water Conservation policies are part of the City’s General Plan, in the Resource Management Element:
• RME Objective 4.1: Promote city-wide water conservation to reduce the projected demand for water service and associated treatment.
• RME Policy 4.1.1: Protect groundwater resources from depletion and sources of pollution. • RME Policy 4.1.2: Conserve imported water by requiring water conservation techniques and water conserving appliances, in rehabilitated and new projects. • RME Policy 4.1.3: Require all new developments to install low-flow showers and toilets. Consider implementing a low-flow replacement program for showers and toilets in existing facilities. • RME Policy 4.1.4: Encourage the replacement of existing water fixtures, toilets, and landscaping with water-conserving counterparts.
• RME Policy 4.1.5: Encourage the IID to promote water conservation practices and safety in agricultural activities.
• RME Policy 4.1.6: Implement programs to educate adults and children about the importance of water conservation and methods to reduce water use.
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• RME Policy 4.1.7: Support the development and usage of waste water recycling production and use wherever possible and economically feasible.
• RME Policy 4.1.8: Require water meters on all new construction and development and consider implementing a program to install meters on all existing water services.

The assessment of the current and proposed measures to help achieve the water use reduction requirements are analyzed and discussed in the Demand Management Measures Section.

The following Figure 64 lists the DMMs which aid the City in maintaining the water use reductions per the Water Conservation Bill of 2009 requirements, written descriptions of each DMM follows the table.
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Implementation of the Water Conservation Bill of 2009 Requirements Demand Management Measures and California
Urban Water Conservation Council BMP names
CUWCC BMP Organization and Names (2009 MOU) UWMP DMMs
Type Category BMP # BMP name DMM # DMM name
Foundational Operations
Practices

1.1.1 Conservation Coordinator 12 Water
conservation
coordinator

1.1.2 Water Waste Prevention 13 Water waste prohibition

1.1.3 Wholesale Agency
Assistance Programs
10 Wholesale agency
programs

1.2 Water Loss Control 3
System water audits, leak
detection, and repair

1.3 Metering with
Commodity Rates for All
New Connections and
Retrofit of Existing
Connections
4 Metering with commodity
rates for all new
connections and retrofit
of existing connections

1.4 Retail Conservation
Pricing
11 Conservation pricing
Education
Programs

2.1 Public Information
Programs
7 Public
information
programs

2.2 School Education
Programs
8 School education
programs
Programmatic Residential

3.1 Residential assistance
program
1 Water survey programs for
single-family residential
and multifamily residential
customers
1 2
Residential plumbing
retrofit

3.2 Landscape water survey 1
Water survey programs for
single-family residential
and multifamily residential
customers
1 3.3
High-Efficiency Clothes
Washing Machine
Financial Incentive
Programs
6 High-efficiency washing
machine rebate programs

3.4 WaterSense
Specification (WSS)
toilets
14 Residential ultra-low-flush
toilet replacement
programs
Commercial,
Industrial, and
Institutional
4 Commercial, Industrial,
and Institutional
9 Conservation programs for
commercial, industrial, and
institutional accounts
Landscape 5 Landscape 5
Large landscape
conservation programs
and incentives
1 Components of DMM 1 (Water survey programs for single-family residential and multifamily residential customers) applies to both BMP 3.1 (Residential assistance program) and BMP 3.2 (Landscape water survey) Figure 64 - Implementation of the Water Conservation Bill of 2009 Requirements 4d.1
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DMM 1 – Residential Surveys
A Residential Assistance Checklist will be developed and started to assist customers who report high water bills. It will include on-site interior and exterior detection, a landscape water survey, and a provision of low flow showerheads, aerators and information as appropriate. The City shall advise customers whenever it appears possible that leaks exist on the customer’s side of the meter.

The City will provide site-specific leak detection assistance that may include, but is not limited to, the following: a water conservation survey, water efficiency suggestions, and/or inspection. The City will recommend showerheads and faucet-aerators that meet the current water efficiency standard as stipulated in the WaterSense Specifications (WSS) as needed.

The City will perform site-specific landscape water surveys that will include, but are not limited to, the following: check irrigation system and timers for maintenance and repairs needed; estimate or measure landscaped area; develop customer irrigation schedule based on precipitation rate, local climate, irrigation system performance, and landscape conditions; review the scheduling with customer; provide information packet to customer; and provide customer with evaluation results and water savings recommendations.

The City will provide reports, disaggregated by single-family and multi-family units, identifying:
the number of residential assistance/leak detection survey visits completed; number of WSS showerheads distributed.

DMM 2 – Residential Plumbing Retrofit
California Civil Code Section 1101.4 and 1101.5 requires that after January 1, 2014, all noncompliant plumbing fixtures in any single-family, multi-family residential real property and any commercial residential real property be replaced with water-conserving plumbing fixtures when a permit is taken out for building additions, alterations. Also, State law requires that after January 1, 2017, noncompliant plumbing fixtures in any single-family residential property be replaced with water-conserving plumbing fixtures and shall be verified at the time of sale or transfer.

The City’s currently implements this plan by performing physical inspections by building department personnel during the building permit issuance process. During inspections noncompliant plumbing is identified and noted for replacement prior to permit approval. After replacement, a follow-up inspection is performed. This implementation will continue for the foreseeable future.

DMM 3 – System Water Audits, Leak Detection and Repair
Since the previous UWMP, the City has begun conducting water loss audits to quantify the current volume of apparent and real water loss. The City annually completes the standard water audit and balance using the AWWA Water Loss software to determine their current volume of apparent and real water loss and the cost impact of these losses on utility operations. 4d.1
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The City has been using the AWWA’s Water Audits and Loss Control Programs for specific methods to reduce system losses.

The City sought training in the AWWA water audit method and component analysis process (offered by CUWCC or AWWA) during the first four years of its implementation and has completed a component analysis of real losses by the end of the fourth year. The City will continue to update this analysis and will continue performing their annual water loss reports and submitting them to DWR.

DMM 4 – Metering with Commodity Ratesfor New Connections and Retrofit of Existing Customers A water meter is defined as a devise that measures the actual volume of water delivered to an account in conformance with the guidelines of the American Water Works Association. Implementation shall consist of at least the following actions:

The City ordinances currently require metersfor all service connections. The Resource Management Element (RME) Policy 4.1.8 requires water meters on all new construction and development.

Meters older than 10 years are inspected and replaced if necessary. The City reads the meters and bills customers based on volume of water used every month. The customers are billed based on the volume of water used, the size of the meter and the type of connection. The City keeps records of the historical usage, meter size and type of connection. The City recently installed residential meters throughout the city. All residential accounts now have meters; there are some existing commercial accounts, parks and public spaces that are unmetered. The City plans to install meters for these accounts within three years.

The City will keep records of when each meter was installed, repaired, tested or replaced. The meter retrofits and volumetric rates are expected to result in a 20% reduction in demand for retrofitted accounts.

DMM 5 – Large Landscape Conservation Programs and Incentives Water demand during the summer months is much higher than during the winter. Much of the summer demand placed on the City’s water distribution system is for irrigation. Water conservation in both urban development and agricultural activity will be promoted by the City. New development and rehabilitation projects will be required to make maximum use of water conservation techniques and the use of drought resistant plant species in ornamental landscaping will be encouraged. In addition, the City will continue to consider using reclaimed water to replace the use of imported water for landscape irrigation.

Landscaping located in commercial, industrial, and multifamily residential developmentsshall include a water efficient irrigation system in accordance with specifications provided by the department of public works. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a landscape documentation package is submitted by the developer for review and approval that includes a water conservation concept statement, calculation of the maximum applied water and estimated water use, irrigation design plan 4d.1
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and landscape irrigation audit schedule. The City will provide a statement designating those portions of the landscape to be used for such purposes and specifying water needed for the water use budget, which may not exceed 100% on an annual basis.

The City shall preserve water use records and budgetsfor customers with dedicated landscape irrigation accounts for at least four years.
• Number of dedicated irrigation meter accounts.
• Number of dedicated irrigation meter accounts with water budgets. • Aggregate water use for dedicated non-recreational landscape accounts with budgets. • Aggregate acreage assigned water budgets and average ET for dedicated non-recreational landscape accounts with budgets.
• Number of Accounts 20% over-budget.
• Number of accounts 20% over-budget offered technical assistance. • Number of accounts 20% over-budget accepting technical assistance • Aggregate acreage of recreational areas assigned water budgets and average ET for dedicated recreational landscape accounts with budgets.

The California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) provides real time weather information to assist in irrigation scheduling. Although CIMIS was initially designed to help agricultural growers and turf managers administering parks, golf courses and other landscapes to develop water budgets for determining when to irrigate and how much water to apply, the user base has expanded over the years.

DMM 6 – High Efficiency Washing Machine Rebate Program through IID A rebate program for incentives to purchase high-efficiency clothes washing machines (HECWs) through the IID Energy Rewards Program is available for residents and may be advertised by the City.

The City currently has 5,662 single-family residential water connections, and 214 multi- family connections. Assuming that there are four families per multi-family connection, there are 4*214 + 5,662 = 6,518 equivalent dwelling units with washing machines. Assuming that 20% of the population already use HECWs, there are approximately 5,214 standard washing machines that can be upgraded.

Assuming that even 10% of the machines are replaced with HECWs, then 520 dwelling units/washing machines are eligible for water and energy savings. Assuming that the HECWs use an average of 15 gallons less water per load and there are 6 loads of wash per week per family, the benefit would be an overall saving of 2,433,600 gallons of water (7.46 Acre-Feet) per year.

DMM 7 – Public Information Programs
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speakers to employees, community groups and the media; using paid and public service advertising; using bill inserts; providing information on customers’ bills showing use for the last billing period compared to the same period the year before; providing public information to promote water conservation measures; and coordinating with other government agencies, industry groups, public interest groups, and the media. The program shall include, when possible, social marketing elements which are designed to change attitudes to influence behavior. This includes seeking input from the public to shape the water conservation message; training stakeholders outside the utility staff in water conservation priorities and techniques; and developing partnerships with stakeholders who carry the conservation message to their target markets.

DMM 8 – School Education Programs
The City’s Resource Management Element (RME) found in the City’s General Plan RME includes Policy

4.1.6: To implement programs to educate adults and children about the importance of water conservation and methods to reduce water use.

The City will continue to implement the school education program to promote water conservation and water conservation-related benefits. Programs can include working with school districts and private schools in the service area to provide instructional assistance, educational materials, and classroom presentations that identify urban, agricultural, and environmental issues and conditions in the local watershed. Educational materials shall meet the state education framework requirements and gradeappropriate materials shall be distributed. When mutually agreeable and beneficial, a lead regional agency will operate all or part of the education program. Implementation of this effort first commenced on July 1, 2012.

The City shall maintain an active school education program to educate students in the agency’s service area about water conservation and efficient water use.

The school information program shall consist of some of the following:
• Curriculum materials developed and/or provided by the City (including confirmation that materials meet state education framework requirements and are grade-level appropriate). • Materials distributed to K-6 students. When possible, school education programs will reach grades 7-12 as well.
• Description of materials used to meet minimum requirement. • Annual budget for school education program.
• Description of all other water supplier education programs DMM 9 – Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Programs Measures to achieve the water savings goal for Commercial, industrial, and institutional (CII) accounts for the City has been mainly focused on landscaping water savings, since landscaping irrigation makes up one of the highest demands during the summer; see DMM 5. The City is actively seeking funds for a regional recycled water treatment plant for industrial use. 4d.1
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DMM 10 – Wholesale Assistance
The City will continue to work with IID to participate in regional DMM efforts through the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP), informational groups and projects, and determination of the most cost- effective DMMs.

DMM 11 – Conservation Pricing
For conservation pricing, the City uses meters for each type of water connection, billed on a monthly basis. The City has recently installed additional residential meters. Some commercial accounts are still billed on a flat rate. The City is in the planning process to complete the remaining commercial water meters.

The City’s goal is to recover the maximum amount of water sales revenue from volumetric rates that is consistent with utility costs, financial stability, revenue sufficiency, and customer equity. In addition to volumetric rate(s), conservation pricing also includes the following other charges:
• Service connection charges designed to recover the separable costs of adding new customers to the water distribution system.
• Monthly meter/service charges to recover costs unrelated to the volume of water delivered or new service connections and to ensure system revenue sufficiency. • Special rates and charges for temporary service, fire protection service, and other irregular services provided by the City.
• The City charges a flat rate plus water usage rate structure. The current flat rate is $36.29, with a water commodity charge of $1.59 per 1,000 gallons.

The City’s total annual revenue from the volumetric rate divided by the total annual revenue of volumetric rate plus the total annual revenue from the fixed service charge was approximately 58% in 2010.

Let V stand forthe total annualrevenue from the volumetric rate(s) and M stand for total annual revenue from customer meter/service (fixed) charges, then the rate structure should be at least 70% for conservation pricing:

The City should review its current water rate structure for conservation pricing. The flat rate should be reduced, while the volumetric rate is increased to encourage water residential water efficiency. It is recommended that a rate study be completed. 4d.1
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DMM 12 – Conservation Coordinator
The City will designate a person as the City’s responsible conservation coordinator for program management, tracking, planning, and reporting on the DMM implementation. This may be a regional position.

DMM 13 – Water Waste Prohibition
The City enacted a No Waste Resolution prohibiting wasteful use of water as part of the previous 2010 UWMP. The Resolution is titled “PROHIBITING WASTEFUL USE OF WATER REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ON WATER USE”. The implementation of this resolution is ongoing.

DMM 14 – Residential High Efficiency Toilet (HET) Replacement Programs The City’s General Plan (Resource Management Element) requires that all new developments to install low-flow showers and toilets. Consider implementing a low-flow replacement program for showers and toilets in existing facilities. The City also encourages the replacement of existing water fixtures, toilets, and landscaping with water-conserving counterparts.

The City requires compliance with state regulations for water efficient devices in new construction, per the Uniform Building Code. Retailers in California are generally required to provide only high water efficiency toilets and appliances. Also, the State of California has enacted legislation to require retrofit for houses for sale or during rehabilitation.

The City’s building department personnel perform drawing reviews/inspections during the building permit process. During this process, HET items, or lack thereof, are identified and noted to be included/installed in compliance with the applicable standards and codes. Upon satisfying those comments, a follow up review/inspection is performed prior to permit issuance to verify compliance.

9.3 Reporting Implementation

9.3.1 Implementation over the Past Five Years
Provide a description of the supplier’s water demand management measures. This description shall include all of the following: (1)(A) … a narrative description that addresses the nature and extent of each water demand management measure implemented over the past five years (10631(e)(1)(A)).

The City has implemented, to some extent, all DMM’s listed previously. More specific information on what precise actions were taken when any particular DMM was implemented is not available. However, the City has surpassed its 2020 Target and continues towards continued water reduction.

9.3.2 Implementation to achieve Water Use Targets
Provide a description of the supplier’s water demand management measures. This description shall include all of the following: (1)(A) … a narrative description that addresses the nature and extent of each water demand management measure implemented over the past five years (10631(e)(1)(A)).

Implementation of many of the DMMs discussed below have assisted the City in achieving its water use targets. In particular have been DMM 2 – Residential Plumbing Retrofit, DMM 4 – Metering with 4d.1
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Commodity Rates for New Connections and Retrofit of Existing Customers, DMM 5 – Large Landscape Conservation Programs and Incentives, DMM 8 – School Education Programs, and DMM 13 – Water Waste Prohibition. These DMMs have had the most significant impacts towards city-wide water conservation.

The City continues striving to meet State water conservation and demand requirements, thus far the City has been successful in meeting all restrictions and water reduction targets. The City will continue relying on the DMM’s in coming year to ensure future water reductions goals and targets are not compromised.

9.4 Water Use Objectives (Future Requirements)
The City continues striving to meet State water conservation and demand requirements, thus far the City has been successful in meeting all restrictions and water reduction targets. The City will continue relying on the DMM’s in coming year to ensure future water reductions goals and targets are not compromised.

Additionally, the CWC requires that Suppliers develop new water use objectives that are based on specific standards for certain water use sectors. These water use objectives continue to be developed and evaluated by the City, and the first report will require information on what DMMs Suppliers will implement to meet their objectives. As such, the City will continue considerations for aligning conservation management actions and the changing urban use patterns in order to consider these future obligations.
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Chapter 10 – Plan Adoption, Submittal, and
Implementation
This chapter describes and documents the steps taken to make this 2025 UWMP and stand-alone WSCP publicly available, as well as the steps taken to adopt and submit the 2025 UWMP and WSCP in accordance with the Water Code. This chapter also contains the City’s plan to implement these documents and the process for amending both an adopted UWMP and WSCP.

10.1 Inclusion of All 2025 Data
The information presented within this report and WSCP reflects the most current population estimates and water supply and use information. The report reflects input from City personnel regarding the current city status and future plans.

10.2 Notice of Public Hearing

10.2.1 Notice to Cities and Counties
Every urban water supplier required to prepare a plan shall… at least 60 days prior to the public hearing on the plan … notify any city or county within which the supplier provides waters supplies that the urban water supplier will be reviewing the plan and considering amendments or changes to the plan (10621(b)).

The constituents of the City of Brawley and the Imperial County were notified well ahead of the 60-day threshold that the City of Brawley would be reviewing the updated UWMP and new WSCP and would be having a public hearing for consideration of amendments or changes to this 2025 UWMP and WSCP prior to their adoption. The notice included information regarding the time and place of the public hearing along with where the separate draft reports would be available for review. Figure 65 shows the summary of notification to cities and counties.

Table 10-1 Retail: Notification to Cities and Counties
City Name 60 Day Notice Notice of Public
Hearing
City of Brawley Yes Yes
County Name 60 Day Notice Notice of Public
Hearing
Imperial County Yes Yes
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10.2.2 Notice to the Public
…Prior to adopting either [the plan or water shortage contingency plan], the urban water supplier shall make both of the plan and the water shortage contingency plan available for public inspection…Prior to any of these hearings, notice of the time and place of hearing shall be published within the jurisdiction of the publicly owned water supplier pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code… (10642).

Per the Government Code 6066, publication of the notice was provided once a week for two successive weeks. On April 1
st and April 6th, 2026, notification of Public Hearing was advertised in the local newspaper for both the 2025 UWMP and WSCP. These notices were in accordance with the 60-day advance notice prior to the hearing date. The advertisement may be found in Appendix C.

10.3 Public Hearing and Adoption
…Prior to adopting either, the [plan or water shortage contingency plan], the urban water supplier shall make both the plan and the water shortage contingency plan available for public inspection and shall hold a public hearing or hearings thereon (10642).
…After the hearing, the plan shall be adopted as prepared or as modified after the hearing (10642).

10.3.1 Public Hearing
The public hearing for the 2025 UWMP and WSCP was held on June 16th, 2026 and adopted by the City on the same day. As mentioned, due to a number of agenda items, the initial public hearing meeting date of June 9th was later moved to June 16th 2026. A notice advertising the meeting date change was provided in the City newsletter on June 10th and June 12th. Pursuant to the Water Conservation Act of 2009, the City of Brawley provided baseline values, water use targets and compliance information as part of the public hearing.

10.3.2 Adoption
The adoption hearing for the 2025 UWMP and WSCP was held on the same day as the public hearing of June 16th, 2026. Due to combining the meetings, the agenda included the public hearing as an agenda item and the public hearing portion took place before the adoption portion. At that time, the UWMP and WSCP were formally adopted by the City of Brawley’s governing board. A copy of the resolution is attached in Appendix B. The city will implement the 2025 UWMP and WSCP after adoption. Procedures that will be implemented will include annual reviews of progress on the Demand Management Measures, use of the UWMP and WSCP in developing a revised Water Master Plan, and continuing to promote conservation measures to reshape public views and understanding.

10.4 Plan Submittal
Each urban water supplier shall update and submit its 2025 plan to the department by July 1, 2026 (10621(e)).

The City of Brawley will submit a copy of this 2025 UWMP and standalone WSCP after its adoption to the necessary agencies and in the manner discussed in the following sections below. 4d.1
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10.4.1 Submitting a UWMP to DWR
The City of Brawley will electronically submit its 2025 UWMP and WSCP to DWR within 30 days of its adoption and before July 1, 2026. This section will be updated upon any feedback from the DWR’s review.

10.4.2 Electronic Data Submittal
The plan, or amendments to the plan, submitted to the department…shall be submitted electronically and shall include any standardized forms, tables, or displays specified by the department (10644(a)(2)).

The City of Brawley will submit the 2025 UWMP and WSCP and any amendments per DWR’s review to the DWR WUE Data Portal available at https://wuedata.water.ca.gov/.

10.4.3 Submitting a UWMP to the California State Library An urban water supplier shall submit to the department, the California State Library, and any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies a copy of its plan no later than 30 days after adoption (10644(a)(1)).

The City of Brawley will submit the 2025 UWMP and WSCP to the California state library no later than 30 days after its adoption at the following location:

California State Library
Government Publications Section
Attention: Coordinator, Urban Water Management Plans
P.O. Box 942837
Sacramento, CA 94237-0001
If delivered by courier or overnight carrier then the 2025 UWMP shall use the following address:

California State Library
Government Publications Section Attention: Coordinator, Urban Water Management Plans 900 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

10.4.4 Submitting a UWMP to Cities and Counties
The urban water supplier shall provide that portion of its urban water management plan prepared pursuant to this article to any city or county within which it provides water supplies no later than 60 days after the submission of its urban water management plan (10635(c)).

An electronic copy of the 2025 UWMP and WSCP will be shared with the City of Brawley and the Imperial County no more than 60 days after its adoption to satisfy CWC Section 10635(c). Brawley does not supply water to another city or nor to any other area of Imperial County.

10.5 Public Availability
Not later than 30 days after filing a copy of its plan with the department, the urban water supplier and the department shall make the plan available for public review during normal business hours. (10645(a)). 4d.1
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Not later than 30 days after filing a copy of its water shortage contingency plan with the department, the urban water supplier and the department shall make the plan available for public review during normal business hours. (10645(b))
Within 30 days of submitting the UWMP and WSCP to DWR, the adopted UWMP and WSCP will be available for public review during normal business hours. The documents are available for review at the City’s Public Works Department office and on the City’s website at www.brawley-ca.gov.

City of Brawley Public Works Department
180 S. Western Avenue
Brawley, CA 92227

10.6 Notification to Public Utilities Commission
An urban water supplier regulated by the Public Utilities Commission shall include its most recent plan and water shortage contingency plan as part of the supplier’s general rate case filing (10621(c)).

The City of Brawley is not regulated by the public utilities commission. As such, it is not necessary to submit a copy of the UWMP or WSCP to the agency.

10.7 Amending an Adopted UWMP
The amendments to, or changes in, the plan shall be adopted and filed in the manner set forth in Article 3 (commencing with Section 10640) (10621(d)).

Copies of amendments or changes to the plans shall be submitted to the department, the California State Library, and any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies within 30 days after adoption (10644(a)(1)).

If changes are necessary to the UWMP after its adoption, the City will follow each of the steps for notification, public hearing, adoption, and submittal to readopt the amended plan.

10.7.1 Amending a Water Shortage Contingency Plan
If an urban water supplier revises its water shortage contingency plan, the supplier shall submit to the department a copy of its water shortage contingency plan prepared…no later than 30 days after adoption, in accordance with protocols for submission and using electronic reporting tools developed by the department (10644(b)).

Similar to the amendment of the UWMP, the City will submit its revised WSCP through the WUE Data Portal within 30 days of its readoption. The City will follow each of the steps for notification, public hearing, adoption, and submittal to readopt the amended WSCP as done for the 2025 UWMP. 4d.1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-26

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRAWLEY, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN.

WHEREAS, the California Legislative enacted Assembly Bill 797 (Water Code Section 10610 et seq., known as the Urban Water Management Planning Act) during the 1983-1984 Regular Session, and as amended subsequently, which mandates that every supplier providing water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually, prepare an Urban Water Management Plan, the primary objective of which is to plan for the conservation and efficient use of water; and
WHEREAS, the City is an urban supplier of water providing water to a population of over 27,000; and
WHEREAS, the Plan shall be periodically reviewed at least once every five years, and the City shall make any amendments or changes to its plan which are indicated by the review; and WHEREAS, the Plan must be adopted after public review and hearing, and filed with the California Department of Water Resources within thirty days of adoption; and WHEREAS, the City has therefore prepared and circulated for public review a draft Urban Water Management Plan, and properly noticed a Public Hearing regarding said Plan, which was held by the Brawley City Council on June 16, 2026.

WHEREAS, the City did prepare and shall file said Plan with the California Department of Water Resources by July 1, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

1. The above-referenced recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

2. The 2025 Urban Water Management Plan is hereby adopted and ordered filed with the City Clerk.

3. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to file the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan with the California Department of Water Resources within 30 days after this date.

4. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to implement the Water Conservation Programs as set forth in the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, which includes water shortage contingency analysis and recommendations to the City Council regarding necessary procedures, rules, and regulations to carry out effective and equitable water conservation programs.
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5. In a water shortage, the City Manager is hereby authorized to declare a Water Shortage Emergency according to the Water Shortage and Triggers indicated in the Plan and implement necessary elements of the Plan.

6. The City Manager shall recommend to the City Council additional regulations to carry out effective and equitable allocation of water resources.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 16th day of June, 2026.

CITY OF BRAWLEY, CALIFORNIA
________________________________
JJ Galvan, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA}
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL}
CITY OF BRAWLEY}
I, Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk, City of Brawley, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026-26 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Brawley, California, at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of June 2026, and that it was so adopted by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NAYES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

DATE: June 16, 2026 ____________________________
Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk
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AMENDED Notice of Public Hearing
City of Brawley
June 16, 2026
2025 Urban Water Management Plan & Water Shortage Contingency Plan The City of Brawley will hold a Public Hearing and Council Meeting on Tuesday June 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. for review and adoption of the City’s updated 2025 Urban Water Management Plan. The meeting will be held at the City Council Chamber at 383 Main Street where the City will consider and receive comment on the City’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.

The City’s draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan was posted on April 10, 2026, and will be available for public review at the City’s Public Works Department office at 180 South Western Avenue and on the City’s website at www.brawley-ca.gov.

The 2025 Urban Water Management Plan describes the City’s water deliveries and uses, water supply sources, efficient water uses, and demand management measures.

Additionally, it integrates future planning efforts and serves as the City of Brawley’s longterm planning document for the continued conservation and reliability of the City’s water resources. The Water Shortage Contingency Plan will serve as the City’s action plan and specify opportunities for water conservation as well as establish the protocols for the City in the event of a drought or catastrophic water supply shortage.

During the Public Hearing the Council shall consider all comments, if any, on the proposed Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Interested persons are invited to attend the Public Hearing or contact the City’s Public Works Department verbally or in writing, prior to the Hearing. All comments or inquiries should be directed to the City.

PUBLISHED: Ana Guitierrez, City Clerk
Desert Review June 10, 2026
Imperial Valley Press June 12, 2026
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CITY OF BRAWLEY

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING
June 2, 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 5:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Rebollar (late), Monita, Grass, Kelley, Galvan PRESENT VIA ZOOM:

ABSENT:

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved: m/s/c Grass/Monita/4-0 (Rebollar late)

2. 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. None

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: (One Case)
Information provided, no action taken.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – 6:10 PM
5a
INVOCATION: Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: CM Grass

3. 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 [email protected] or call 760-351-3048 any time before 2:30 PM, June 2, 2026.
a. Public Comments for items not on the Agenda.

Eloy Martinez, Member of the Fire Department Association, 372 C Street.

Ryan Brandt, 299 W Main Street.

Comments may be heard here:
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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 May 19, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes. b. Approved Accounts Payable: May 2, 2026, through May 15, 2026. c. Approved Authorize the Purchase of a Replacement Generator for the Jones Tank Site from Empire Cat in the Amount of $75,760.00; Authorize the Installation Services by AA Electric, Inc., Not to Exceed $34,006.59; Approve the Use of the Sole Source Procurement Method for the Generator Purchase; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Necessary Documentation Related to the Purchase and Installation
d. Approved the Proposal from MISCOwater in the Amount of $363,253.35 for the Design, Purchase, and Installation of Six Flocculators at the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and Authorized the City Manager to Execute All Necessary Documents
e. Approved the Adoption of Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program City Guidelines to Administer the Awarded Grant 23-HOME-16202 HOME Investment Partnership Program Funds for a Total of $500,000.
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f. Approved to Receive and File the Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025/26 Treasury Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026.
g. Approved the Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-17 Accepting the GLOW Grant Award in the Amount of $18,500.00 from the Imperial Irrigation District; Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Funding Agreement; and Authorize Staff to Take All Necessary Actions to Complete the Project. h. Approved Change Order No. 1 to Big Big Pool and Spa, Inc. for the Pool Deck Project in the Amount of $1,850.00; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Related Documentation.

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5. REGULAR BUSINESS
a. Potential Action to Approve First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-03: Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on the Construction of Large-Scale Data Centers and Related HighIntensity Technology Uses in the City of Brawley – Presented by William S. Smerdon, City Attorney.

Fabiola Moreno Ruelas, IVW 569 Unión.

Tom DuBose, DuBose Design Group.

Motion to direct staff to revise the proposed Ordinance and return with modifications for future Council consideration.
m/s/c Grass/Kelley/3-2
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https://brawley-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1 b. Potential Action to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-16: Approving and Incorporating a List of Projects to Be Funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 – Presented by Ana Gutierrez, Acting Public Works & Operations Manager.
m/s/c Kelley/Rebollar/5-0
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i. Approve the Award of Emergency Repair Work for the Storm Water Damage and Storm Drain Canal Collapse at N. Imperial Avenue / Brawley Landfill to Cholla Construction in the Amount of $268,600.00;
ii. Authorize a 15% Contingency in the Amount of $40,290.00 for a Total Authorization Amount of $308,890.00; and
iii. Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents Necessary for the Completion of the Repairs Presented by Ana Gutierrez, Acting Public Works & Operations Manager. m/s/c Grass/Kelley/5-0
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d. Potential Action to Approve Observation of Dark Period for City Council Meeting Dates for Month of August 2026 – Presented by Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter, City Manager. m/s/c Rebollar/Monita/5-0
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6. CITY MANAGER REPORT
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7. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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9. INFORMATIONAL REPORT
None
The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk
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City of Brawley
City Council
June 16, 2026
Agenda Item No. 5b

STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
From: Marcela Tapia, Assistant Finance Director
Prepared by: Jesse Sanchez, Sr. Accounting Assistant
Subject: Demand check registers processed from May 16, 2026 to May 29, 2026 RECOMMENDATION:

Approve demand check registers processed from May 16, 2026 to May 29, 2026.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Routine bills and payroll processed between Council meetings included the following:

All Bank Codes Check Summary
Utility refunds included the following:
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FISCAL IMPACT:

No additional fiscal impact to approve these reports.

ALTERNATIVES:

None.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Check Report by Check Number

2. Monthly Transaction Report for Utility Refunds
REPORT COORDINATED WITH (other than person preparing the staff report):

None.

REPORT APPROVAL(S):

Staff, Title or Consultant, Agency Status – Date of Status Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter, City Manager Approved – 06/04/2026 Silvia Luna, Finance Director Approved – 06/03/2026
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Check Report
City of Brawley By Check Number
Date Range: 05/16/2026 - 05/29/2026
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Bank Code: US Bank-US Bank Operating Account
02762 World Book, Inc. 05/18/2026 EFT 0.00 -1,393.69 1355 02906 Alpha Employment Testing Inc 05/21/2026 EFT 0.00 180.00 1367 1911 Invoice 05/20/2026 Livescan/3/17/26 0.00 135.00
2017 Invoice 05/20/2026 Livescan/3/20/26 0.00 45.00
00248 Brenntag Pacific, Inc. 05/21/2026 EFT 0.00 3,971.70 1368 BPI602130 Invoice 05/20/2026 CHEMICAL DELIVERIES 0.00 3,971.70 00299 Canon Financial Services Inc 05/21/2026 EFT 0.00 527.41 1369 43168714 Invoice 05/20/2026 Main Overage April/Contract Charge May… 0.00 527.41 02547 Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP 05/21/2026 EFT 0.00 1,042.50 1370 216404 Invoice 05/20/2026 Legal Services 0.00 1,042.50
00925 Johnson Controls Security Solutions 05/21/2026 EFT 0.00 491.64 1371 42372306 Invoice 05/19/2026 Time & Material Service/Admin/4/30/26 0.00 491.64 02890 Law Offices of Angel Ho Inc. 05/21/2026 EFT 0.00 5,100.00 1372 2604-04 Invoice 05/20/2026 ANGEL HO 2604-04 0.00 5,100.00 01044 Lee & Ro Inc 05/21/2026 EFT 0.00 2,326.00 1373
1228-05/11 Invoice 05/20/2026 WTP Storage Tank Rehabilitation 0.00 2,326.00 02832 Pi Variable, Inc. 05/21/2026 EFT 0.00 1,204.50 1374 12726 Invoice 05/20/2026 Docking Station 0.00 1,204.50
02917 Union Pavement Services, Inc. 05/21/2026 EFT 0.00 394,283.72 1375 1 Invoice 05/20/2026 Southwest Brly Street Maint. Phase II 0.00 394,283.72 02762 World Book, Inc. 05/21/2026 EFT 0.00 1,393.69 1376 ARI0012995 Invoice 05/05/2026 2026 World Book Encyclopedia/22 Volum… 0.00 1,393.69 02075 Boot Barn 05/29/2026 EFT 0.00 814.10 1377
INV00602738 Invoice 05/27/2026 Safety Boots/C.Tejada/3/15/26 0.00 198.77 INV00602739 Invoice 05/27/2026 Safety Boots/J.Quijada/3/24/26 0.00 244.64 INV00602740 Invoice 05/27/2026 Safety Boots/P.Sanchez/3/28/26 0.00 161.01 INV00602741 Invoice 05/27/2026 Safety Boots/R.Orozco/3/30/26 0.00 209.68 02405 Brawley Analytical Inc. 05/29/2026 EFT 0.00 4,554.00 1378 002013 Invoice 05/27/2026 Water Testing/Labs 5/5/26 0.00 2,059.50 002019 Invoice 05/27/2026 Water Testing/Labs 5/12/26 0.00 450.00 002023 Invoice 05/27/2026 Water Testing/Labs 5/13/26 0.00 1,504.50 002026 Invoice 05/27/2026 Water Testing/Labs 4/22/26 0.00 540.00 00299 Canon Financial Services Inc 05/29/2026 EFT 0.00 1,386.06 1379 43168709 Invoice 05/26/2026 Maintenance Overage April/Contract Char… 0.00 908.77 43168710 Invoice 05/27/2026 Maintenance Overage April/Contract Char… 0.00 99.53 43168712 Invoice 05/26/2026 Main Overage April/Contract Charge May/… 0.00 252.10 43168713 Invoice 05/27/2026 Maint Overage April/Contract Charge May… 0.00 125.66 02931 Cardio Partners Inc. 05/29/2026 EFT 0.00 657.95 1380 600333441 Invoice 05/28/2026 Purchase of lifeguard supplies for LC Pool 0.00 657.95 02450 Governmentjobs.com Inc 05/29/2026 EFT 0.00 10,322.55 1381 INV-157983 Invoice 05/28/2026 Perform Subscription 0.00 10,322.55 02944 Ignacio Martinez 05/29/2026 EFT 0.00 60.00 1382
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 4-26Soccer Invoice 05/27/2026 Brawley Youth Soccer 2026/Ref/April 28 0.00 60.00 00925 Johnson Controls Security Solutions 05/29/2026 EFT 0.00 392.82 1383 42436829 Invoice 05/26/2026 Alarm Monitoring/Admin/June 2026 0.00 392.82 01001 Kemira Water Solutions Inc 05/29/2026 EFT 0.00 10,593.64 1384 9017940009 Invoice 05/27/2026 KEMIRA CHEMICAL AGREEMENT 0.00 10,593.64 01347 Polydyne Inc 05/29/2026 EFT 0.00 7,830.97 1385
2027668 Invoice 05/27/2026 POLYDYNE CHEMICAL AGREEMENT 0.00 7,830.97 00002 360 Business Products 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 -312.07 309184 00002 360 Business Products 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 466.88 309483 WO-50446-1 Invoice 05/19/2026 Office Supplies/Various 0.00 234.62 WO-50446-2 Invoice 05/19/2026 Office Supplies 0.00 153.21 WO-50478-1 Invoice 05/19/2026 Tab Dividers 0.00 79.05
02616 Alexander Gonzalez 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 250.00 309484 5-26Soccer Invoice 05/19/2026 Brawley Youth Soccer 2026/Ref/April 30, … 0.00 160.00 76 Invoice 05/19/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/May 4 & 6 0.00 90.00 00084 Alsco American Linen Div Steiner Corp 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 196.47 309485 LYUM1959703 Invoice 05/19/2026 Cleaning Services/Supplies/WWTP 0.00 157.99 LYUM1960375 Invoice 05/19/2026 Cleaning Services/Supplies/Rec Dept 0.00 38.48 00168 AT&T CalNet 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 1,560.20 309486 4-26ATTCalnet Invoice 05/20/2026 Telephone Services/Various Depts/3/20/2… 0.00 1,560.20 00176 Auto Zone Inc #2804 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 34.80 309487 02804701467 Invoice 05/19/2026 Car Floor Mat Set 0.00 34.80 02926 Axel Gonzalez 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 184.00 309488 87 Invoice 05/19/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/April 30/May 1, … 0.00 184.00 00184 Babcock Laboratories Inc 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 63.00 309489 CE60271-2441 Invoice 05/19/2026 Water Testing/Labs 0.00 63.00 00215 Biometrics4All Inc 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 11.00 309490 BRAWL0143 Invoice 05/20/2026 RELAY FEES/April 2026 0.00 11.00 02715 BlueTriton Brands Inc 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 2,265.89 309491 06D8730147066 Invoice 05/20/2026 Bulk Water/Cooler Rental/PD/April 2026 0.00 38.48 06E8730277760 Invoice 05/20/2026 Bulk Walker/Cooler Rental/April 2026 0.00 2,227.41 00228 Brawley Ace Hardware 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 1,978.43 309492 C13073/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Padlock 0.00 156.27
C18127/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Bulb LED 0.00 32.60
C18139/2 Credit Memo 05/18/2026 Bulb LED/Exchange 0.00 -17.39 C19961/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Bulk Bolts/Nuts/Washers 0.00 16.14 C20462/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Trash Bags 0.00 61.95
C20522/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Batteries 0.00 14.13
C20901/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Cement 0.00 425.69
C21013/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Quikrete Pallet 0.00 38.06
C21015/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Poly Tube/Weed Cutter/Air Filter 0.00 87.38 C21042/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Flashlight 0.00 70.68
C21139/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Cleaner/Polish/Silicone 0.00 24.63 C21467/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Pickup Tool/Ant Killer 0.00 75.18 C22491/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Keyduplicate 0.00 5.43
C22506/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Water Cooler 0.00 52.18
C22657/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Stud Finder/Picture Hanger/Plug/Connect… 0.00 62.80 C22813/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Keyduplicate 0.00 5.43
C22945/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Landscape Pin/Fabric 0.00 67.40 C22951/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Reflective Rectangle/Paint 0.00 29.33 C22977/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 LED Lamp 0.00 38.05
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount C23065/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Toilet Plunger 0.00 17.39
C23878/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Driver Set/Glue Paste/Padlock/Key Bands 0.00 70.55 C23927/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Tire Plug Kit/Insect Killer/Weed Cutter/Ho… 0.00 63.03 C23963/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Hats 0.00 45.11
C24138/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Bolts/Nuts/Washers 0.00 1.05 C24203/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Rivets/Washer/Nuts/Bolts 0.00 15.02 C24367/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Padlock/Shelf Liner/Key Box 0.00 32.80 C25803/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Windshield Washer/Air Freshener/Towel/… 0.00 36.92 C27245/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Pickup Tool/Gloves 0.00 78.92 C27248/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Zipbags/Battery/Insect Killer/Various Tools 0.00 225.19 X36765/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Towels/Tape/Blade/Keyduplicate 0.00 77.73 X36898/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Fasteners/Bolts/Nuts/Washers/Steel Bar 0.00 25.78 X37104/2 Invoice 05/18/2026 Square Tube/Rod/Fasteners/Bolts/Nuts/… 0.00 43.00 **Void** 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 0.00 309493
**Void** 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 0.00 309494
00239 Brawley Police Sergeant's Asso 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 450.00 309495 INV0008310 Invoice 05/15/2026 Union Dues 0.00 100.00
INV0008331 Invoice 05/15/2026 Union Dues 0.00 350.00
00240 Brawley Public Safety Employee 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 1,773.51 309496 INV0008329 Invoice 05/15/2026 Union Dues 0.00 1,600.00
INV0008330 Invoice 05/15/2026 Union Dues 0.00 173.51
02668 Brawley Tire Shop 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 1,183.33 309497 0045261 Invoice 05/19/2026 Tire Service/Tires 0.00 1,183.33 02828 Bryan Velasquez 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 125.00 309498 77 Invoice 05/19/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/May 1, 4 & 5 0.00 125.00 02030 California State Controller 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 11.52 309499 FTB-00008842 Invoice 05/20/2026 FTB Offsets 2025/FTB/ADMIN/SARD/1/1/… 0.00 11.52 00287 California State Disbursement 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 2,142.44 309500 INV0008321 Invoice 05/15/2026 Child Support Deductions 0.00 437.53 INV0008339 Invoice 05/15/2026 Child Support Deductions 0.00 1,704.91 02824 Carlos Rodrigo Salinas Martinez 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 92.00 309501 85 Invoice 05/19/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/April 29/May 1 … 0.00 92.00 00392 Core & Main LP 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 4,508.79 309502 Y967844 Invoice 05/19/2026 Valve/Curb Stop 0.00 4,508.79 00458 David Pham 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 206.55 309503
6-26Travel Invoice 05/20/2026 Travel Adv/Field Training Officer Course/J… 0.00 206.55 00498 Desert Valley Power Systems 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 4,958.89 309504 3760 Invoice 05/19/2026 Generator Rental/Cable 0.00 4,958.89 02934 Dylan Blanco 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 99.45 309505 4-26Travel Invoice 05/20/2026 Travel Adv/AFO Course/April 14-15 0.00 99.45 02468 Eric Franklin 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 480.00 309506 5-26Softball2 Invoice 05/19/2026 Girls Softball 2026/Umpiring/May 7,11,12… 0.00 480.00 02433 Evan Sepulveda 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 69.00 309507 80 Invoice 05/19/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/April 30/May 1 0.00 69.00 00629 Federal Express Corp 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 86.14 309508 9-279-50474 Invoice 05/19/2026 Postage/Planning 0.00 86.14 02728 Flora Michele Anaya 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 46.00 309509 81 Invoice 05/19/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/May 1 & 4 0.00 46.00 00660 Franchise Tax Boards State Of California 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 450.00 309510 5b.1
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0008312 Invoice 05/15/2026 Earnings Withholding 0.00 60.00 INV0008332 Invoice 05/15/2026 Earnings Withholding 0.00 390.00 02928 Full Circle Training Solutions 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 159.00 309511 260099 Invoice 05/19/2026 Course/Bkgnd Ck & Inform. Rlse/D.Quinte… 0.00 159.00 02897 Gabriela Reyes 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 138.00 309512 84 Invoice 05/19/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/April 21,23,24,2… 0.00 138.00 00714 Gold Coast Environmental 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 1,785.13 309513 15238 Invoice 05/19/2026 DOS 4/23/26/Flow Meter Calibration/Verif… 0.00 1,785.13 00726 Granite Construction Co., Inc. 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 4,404.38 309514 3176512 Invoice 05/19/2026 EZ Street 1 Ton Bag 0.00 4,404.38 02915 Gustavo Ramirez Arias 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 46.00 309515 79 Invoice 05/19/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/May 5 & 6 0.00 46.00 02913 Heartland Fire Training Authority 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 2,685.00 309516 BFDRRAO0625 Invoice 05/19/2026 RRAO Course/A.Duran/A.Romo/J.Sabater 0.00 2,685.00 02755 Hugo Ortega 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 120.00 309517 78 Invoice 05/19/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/April 30/May 1 … 0.00 120.00 00799 Imperial County Sheriff Civil Division 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 50.00 309518 INV0008300 Invoice 05/15/2026 Earnings Withholdings 0.00 50.00 00805 Imperial Irrigation District 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 98,069.62 309519 4-26IIDBestRd Invoice 05/20/2026 Power Bill/Various Depts 0.00 98,069.62 00805 Imperial Irrigation District 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 31,752.25 309520 4039956 Invoice 05/20/2026 Replace down guy city sidewalk improvem… 0.00 7,008.90 4-26Canal/WtrM… Invoice 05/20/2026 Canal Water/Mansfield/April 2026 0.00 12,974.00 4-26Canal/WtrO… Invoice 05/20/2026 Canal Water/OKY 100-001/April 2026 0.00 240.00 4-26IIDStreetLigh…Invoice 05/20/2026 StreetLights/4/8/26 - 5/6/26 0.00 11,529.35 00809 Imperial Printers 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 309.05 309521 26-1126 Invoice 05/20/2026 Meter Reading Charts 0.00 75.53 26-1141 Invoice 05/20/2026 Single Receipt Books 0.00 233.52 00821 Imperial Valley Occupational Medicine 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 609.00 309522 5496 Invoice 05/19/2026 Physical Examination/Amaya/Gonzalez/Sc… 0.00 609.00 00822 Imperial Valley Paint Center 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 135.64 309523 406254B Invoice 05/18/2026 Paint/Lions Center Pool Benches 0.00 135.64 00823 Imperial Valley Press 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 1,320.29 309524 0426156302 Invoice 05/19/2026 Notifications/April 16 & 29 0.00 1,320.29 00861 Jade Security Systems Inc 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 104.97 309525 0234320 Invoice 05/19/2026 Monitoring Electronic Security System/Par… 0.00 104.97 02939 Jose Landeros 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 74.75 309526 83 Invoice 05/19/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/April 29,30/May… 0.00 74.75 02935 Josue Palomares 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 99.45 309527 4-26Travel Invoice 05/20/2026 Travel Adv/AFO Course/April 14-15 0.00 99.45 01025 LaBrucherie Irrigation Supp LLC 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 1,616.70 309528 328494 Invoice 05/18/2026 Water Sprinkler Cap 0.00 46.15 328560 Invoice 05/18/2026 Praher Valve/Splash Pad 0.00 1,570.55 01026 Landmark Consultants Inc 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 7,020.00 309529 LE0526-14 Invoice 05/20/2026 Geotechnical for Western Ave. Improvem… 0.00 7,020.00 02171 Leslie Castaneda 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 20.99 309530 5b.1
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 4-26Reimbursem… Invoice 05/19/2026 Costco/Candy Treats/Taco Fest Event 2026 0.00 20.99 01096 Mallory Safety & Supply LLC 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 113.75 309531 6414240 Invoice 05/20/2026 Finance Charge 0.00 5.00
6416633 Invoice 05/19/2026 Gloves 0.00 108.75
01183 McNeece Bros Oil Company 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 24.83 309532 381559 Invoice 05/20/2026 Fuel 0.00 24.83
02717 Melissa Ortega 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 218.00 309533 4-26Soccer Invoice 05/19/2026 Brawley Youth Soccer 2026/Ref/April 13,2… 0.00 80.00 86 Invoice 05/19/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/April 27,28,29/… 0.00 138.00 02901 Ninel Michelle Cervantes 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 63.25 309534 82 Invoice 05/19/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/May 5 & 6 0.00 63.25 01289 OK Rubber Tires 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 24.00 309535 114341 Invoice 05/18/2026 Tire Repair/Mower#88 0.00 24.00 01282 O'Reilly Auto Parts 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 90.68 309536 2648-215301 Invoice 05/19/2026 Battery Replacement 0.00 62.87 2648-216468 Invoice 05/19/2026 Wiper Fluid/Air Freshener 0.00 27.81 02811 Oscar Alejandro Anaya Mojica 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 165.00 309537 4-26Soccer Invoice 05/19/2026 Brawley Youth Soccer 2026/Ref/April 27 0.00 40.00 75 Invoice 05/19/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/April 29/May 1 … 0.00 125.00 02919 Ozzie Jr Naranjo 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 138.00 309538 88 Invoice 05/19/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/April 30/May 1,4… 0.00 138.00 02732 Pane & Panels Pro Cleaning LLC 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 436.80 309539 1489 Invoice 05/19/2026 Window Cleaning/City Council Bldg 0.00 436.80 01337 Pioneers Memorial Healthcare 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 26.25 309540 3626 Invoice 05/20/2026 Venous Draw/E.Marquez/1/18/26 0.00 26.25 01361 Pro Record Storage Inc 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 219.82 309541 0033514 Invoice 05/19/2026 Storage/Tracking/Shredding/Admin/April … 0.00 160.02 0033586 Invoice 05/19/2026 Storage/Tracking/Shredding/HR/April 2026 0.00 59.80 02693 RCX Sports, LLC 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 1,195.78 309542 3000006343 Invoice 05/20/2026 MLS Gear-BESD 0.00 439.30 3000007024 Invoice 05/20/2026 MLS Gear BESD 0.00 328.23 3000007090 Invoice 05/20/2026 MLS Gear BESD 0.00 428.25 01449 Riverside County Sheriff's Office 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 193.00 309543 BCTC0095834 Invoice 05/20/2026 Course/Field Training Officer Update/6/3/… 0.00 193.00 01488 Roto Rooter 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 150.00 309544 214730 Invoice 05/18/2026 Repair Service/Gonzalez Park 0.00 150.00 01596 Southern California Gas Co 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 119.16 309545 5-26GasComSrvcs Invoice 05/19/2026 Natural Gas Consumption/4/7/26 - 5/6/26 0.00 119.16 01624 Stills Electric 05/27/2026 Regular 0.00 -641.45 309546 01624 Stills Electric 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 641.45 309546 10917 Invoice 05/20/2026 PD Fence 0.00 641.45
01658 Teamsters Local #542 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 1,018.00 309547 INV0008311 Invoice 05/15/2026 Union Dues 0.00 1,018.00
00496 The Desert Review 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 720.00 309548 5256 Invoice 05/19/2026 Ad/PH Notice YK America NOI Combo/5/6… 0.00 720.00 01738 Verizon Wireless 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 2,280.48 309549 6142897811 Invoice 05/20/2026 Cell Phone Services/4/7/26 - 5/5/26/PD 0.00 1,336.71 5b.1
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 6142897813 Invoice 05/20/2026 Cell Phone Services/4/7/26 - 5/5/26/FD#2 0.00 157.03 6142897814 Invoice 05/20/2026 Cell Phone Services/4/7/26 - 5/5/26/Admin 0.00 116.91 6142897815 Invoice 05/20/2026 Cell Phone Services/4/7/26 - 5/5/26/Libra… 0.00 38.97 6142897816 Invoice 05/20/2026 Cell Phone Services/4/7/26 - 5/5/26/Park… 0.00 278.10 6142897817 Invoice 05/20/2026 Cell Phone Services/4/7/26 - 5/5/26/Build… 0.00 78.98 6142897818 Invoice 05/20/2026 Cell Phone Services/4/7/26 - 5/5/26/City … 0.00 194.85 6142897819 Invoice 05/20/2026 Cell Phone Services/4/7/26 - 5/5/26/Finan… 0.00 78.93 01766 W.W. Grainger Inc 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 8,535.85 309550 9902055947 Invoice 05/20/2026 Purchase of new fixtures for Lions Center … 0.00 4,918.36 9905485927 Invoice 05/18/2026 Drain Fitting 0.00 100.73 9905485935 Invoice 05/20/2026 Purchase of new fixtures for Lions Center … 0.00 3,516.76 01772 Waxie Sanitary Supply 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 65.87 309551 83915617 Invoice 05/18/2026 Bath Tissue 0.00 65.87
02852 Xavier Ramirez 05/21/2026 Regular 0.00 32.00 309552 5-26Softball Invoice 05/19/2026 Girls Softball 2026/Monitor/May 12 0.00 32.00 00002 360 Business Products 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 316.34 309553 WO-50210-1 Invoice 04/20/2026 Storage Clipboard/Marker 0.00 19.55 WO-50247-1 Invoice 04/20/2026 Mouse Pads/Wrist Rest Pads 0.00 292.52 WO-50446-3 Invoice 05/27/2026 Letter Opener 0.00 4.27
00015 Acme Safety & Supply Corp 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 876.83 309554 174025-00 Invoice 05/27/2026 Aluminum Estructure/Traffic Signs 0.00 876.83 00048 Albert Sabala 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 1,000.00 309555 5-26Reimbursem… Invoice 05/27/2026 Rope Rescue Awareness Course/April 27-30 0.00 1,000.00 02616 Alexander Gonzalez 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 160.00 309556 104 Invoice 05/27/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/April 15/May 8,… 0.00 160.00 00084 Alsco American Linen Div Steiner Corp 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 364.26 309557 LYUM1960387 Invoice 05/26/2026 Cleaning Services/Supplies/PD 0.00 206.65 LYUM1961172 Invoice 05/27/2026 Cleaning Service/Supplies/WWTP 0.00 157.61 02032 Aquatic Design Group, Inc. 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 1,239.98 309558 35317 Invoice 05/28/2026 Design for the Pool 0.00 1,239.98 02737 Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 6,891.50 309559 786312 Invoice 05/28/2026 AALRR INV 786312 0.00 6,891.50 02926 Axel Gonzalez 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 80.50 309560 98 Invoice 05/27/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/May 12, 14 & 15 0.00 80.50 00208 Best Best & Krieger LLP 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 6,246.00 309561 1062197 Invoice 05/28/2026 FY25-26 Legal Services as needed (BB&K) 0.00 6,246.00 02927 Big Big Pools and Spa Inc. 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 56,000.00 309562 1014 Invoice 05/28/2026 Lions Center Pool Deck 0.00 56,000.00 02828 Bryan Velasquez 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 170.00 309563 103 Invoice 05/27/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/April 14/May 7,… 0.00 170.00 02824 Carlos Rodrigo Salinas Martinez 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 46.00 309564 97 Invoice 05/27/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/May 7 0.00 46.00 00324 CDW Government Inc 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 442.52 309565 AI88V8A Invoice 05/21/2026 Wi-Fi Access Point 0.00 212.08 AJ2RW6D Invoice 05/26/2026 Mini Card Reader 0.00 230.44 00387 Consolidate Electrical Dist 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 548.45 309566 1964-1020533 Invoice 05/27/2026 Light Bulbs/Lamp 0.00 548.45 00392 Core & Main LP 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 6,024.32 309567 5b.1
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Y967836 Invoice 05/27/2026 Pipe/Conector/Splitter/Clamp/Washer/Bol… 0.00 4,983.25 Z056320 Invoice 05/27/2026 Clamps 0.00 251.91
Z056386 Invoice 05/27/2026 Clamps 0.00 789.16
00485 Department of Justice 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 765.00 309568 016347 Invoice 05/26/2026 FED LVL Volteer 0.00 150.00
036788 Invoice 05/26/2026 FED LVL Volteer 0.00 225.00
043221 Invoice 05/26/2026 Figerprint Apps/FBI/LVL/CCW 0.00 330.00 043800 Invoice 05/26/2026 FED LVL Volteer 0.00 60.00
00486 Department of Transportation 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 17,945.73 309569 SL260410 Invoice 05/28/2026 Signals & Lightning Billing/Oct 2025 - Dec … 0.00 17,945.73 00493 Desert Air Conditioning Inc 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 719.00 309570 325735 Invoice 05/26/2026 Diagnostic/AC Troubleshoot 0.00 199.00 325823 Invoice 05/26/2026 Diagnostic/AC Duct Damaged 0.00 199.00 325840 Invoice 05/26/2026 Repair Duct 0.00 321.00
02943 Dilan Reyes 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 40.00 309571
5-26Soccer Invoice 05/27/2026 Brawley Youth Soccer 2026/Ref/May 5 & … 0.00 40.00 01838 DXP Enterprises Inc 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 7,321.35 309572 55808317 Invoice 05/27/2026 Gearbox for boom auger on centrifuge 0.00 7,321.35 00569 Empire Southwest LLC 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 842.16 309573 EMWK4307538 Invoice 05/27/2026 Replace Battery/Troubleshoot 0.00 1,209.36 EPWK0698570 Invoice 05/19/2026 Perform Full Sytem Inspection 0.00 291.00 EPWK0712616 Invoice 05/27/2026 Generators service contract 0.00 351.00 RLOK178717 Credit Memo 05/05/2026 Double Payment/Invoice EPWK0562579 0.00 -1,009.20 02468 Eric Franklin 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 280.00 309574 5-26Softball3 Invoice 05/27/2026 Girls Softball 2026/Umpiring/May 14,18, 1… 0.00 280.00 00626 Farmers Land Leveling, Inc 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 25,688.20 309575 240562 Invoice 05/27/2026 Purchase of Rock & Asphalt Products 0.00 25,688.20 02046 FCS International Inc 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 1,008.00 309576 00078981 Invoice 05/28/2026 Rancho Los Lagos - Technical Reports & A… 0.00 1,008.00 00629 Federal Express Corp 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 71.26 309577 9-270-12227 Invoice 05/26/2026 Postage/PD 0.00 15.26
9-270-12228 Invoice 05/26/2026 Postage/PD 0.00 40.83
9-289-52577 Invoice 05/26/2026 Postage/PD 0.00 15.17
02728 Flora Michele Anaya 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 161.00 309578 99 Invoice 05/27/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/May 8,11,12,13… 0.00 161.00 00720 GovConnection Inc 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 8,066.38 309579 77423150 Invoice 05/26/2026 Printer 0.00 499.83
77594773 Invoice 05/21/2026 RF ID Reader 0.00 134.61
77594774 Invoice 05/21/2026 ID Mini Reader 0.00 231.19
77598939 Invoice 05/21/2026 ID Mini Reader 0.00 161.58
77614327 Invoice 05/21/2026 Ethernet Port/Transceiver 0.00 562.97 77631990 Invoice 05/26/2026 Software Subscription/Mobile Device 0.00 2,304.00 77632111 Invoice 05/21/2026 CyberPower Switch/Rack 0.00 2,835.77 77636220 Invoice 05/26/2026 Post Rack Mounting/Battery Backup 0.00 1,336.43 02948 Guillermo Jimenez 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 90.00 309580 5-26Refund Invoice 05/27/2026 Summer Program Registration/Withdrawn… 0.00 90.00 02915 Gustavo Ramirez Arias 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 69.00 309581 93 Invoice 05/27/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/May 11, 12 & 13 0.00 69.00 01722 HD Supply, Inc. 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 1,207.35 309582 INV01024255 Invoice 05/27/2026 PVC Discharge Hose 0.00 255.31 5b.1
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV01033128 Invoice 05/27/2026 Tubing Kit/Reagent Set for Hach 0.00 952.04 02695 HMS Construction, Inc. 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 40,755.00 309583 Invoice 6 Invoice 05/28/2026 Traffic Signal Synchronization 0.00 40,755.00 00763 Home Grown Apparel 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 39.11 309584 46194 Invoice 05/26/2026 PD Badge Patch 0.00 39.11
02755 Hugo Ortega 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 120.00 309585 102 Invoice 05/27/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/May 12, 14 & 15 0.00 120.00 00805 Imperial Irrigation District 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 6,256.54 309586 MISC-WATER_03… Invoice 05/28/2026 2026 Joint Monitoring Water Quality Anal… 0.00 6,256.54 02903 Jaime Cruz Jr. 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 333.50 309587 90 Invoice 05/27/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/April 24,27,29/… 0.00 333.50 02899 Javier Ventura 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 126.50 309588 89 Invoice 05/27/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/May 5, 7 & 8 0.00 126.50 02884 Jesus J. Martinez 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 518.52 309589 05012026 Invoice 05/26/2026 T-Shirts/MLS Go Staff 0.00 423.80 05082026 Invoice 05/26/2026 T-Shirts/Cool & Dry 0.00 94.72 02952 Joe Godinez 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 956.93 309590 6-26Travel Invoice 05/27/2026 Travel Adv/SFST & ARIDE Course/June 8-12 0.00 956.93 02939 Jose Landeros 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 63.25 309591 95 Invoice 05/27/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/May 7, 12 & 14 0.00 63.25 01946 Juan Manuel Cabrera 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 38.25 309592 5-26Travel Invoice 05/27/2026 Travel Adv/E-76/RFA Procedure Training/5… 0.00 38.25 02559 Karina Navarro 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 750.00 309593 5-26Reimbursem… Invoice 05/27/2026 OMM 618 HRM/Study Course/5/11/26 0.00 750.00 00995 Kaz-Bros Design Shop 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 647.06 309594 14980 Invoice 05/26/2026 Hoodie Sweatshirt/Crewneck 0.00 342.56 15224 Invoice 05/26/2026 Decals/Autism 0.00 304.50
02251 Kimberly D. Turner 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 999.00 309595 Invoice-8505 Invoice 05/26/2026 Commu. Training Officer/V.Zavala/6/15/26 0.00 999.00 01025 LaBrucherie Irrigation Supp LLC 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 2,462.18 309596 328754 Invoice 05/26/2026 Vaccum Hose/Adapter/Nipple/Coupling/C… 0.00 313.91 328799 Invoice 05/27/2026 Marking Paint/Cap 0.00 26.88
328936 Invoice 05/27/2026 Plumbing Supplies 0.00 1,531.95 328996 Invoice 05/26/2026 Valve Kit & Filter 0.00 470.09 328998 Invoice 05/26/2026 Ell 0.00 14.32
329000 Invoice 05/26/2026 Coupling 0.00 26.28
329209 Invoice 05/27/2026 Adapters 0.00 78.75
02694 Luis Sosa 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 38.25 309597
5-26Travel Invoice 05/27/2026 Travel Adv/E-76/RFA Procedure Training/5… 0.00 38.25 02918 Luis Torres-Ruiz 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 120.75 309598 91 Invoice 05/27/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/May 4,5,8,11 & … 0.00 120.75 01096 Mallory Safety & Supply LLC 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 935.92 309599 6419930 Invoice 05/27/2026 Safety Glasses/Gloves/Mask 0.00 935.92 02214 Man K9 Inc. 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 10,190.00 309600 MTN-042926 Invoice 05/28/2026 MAN K-9 MTN-042926 0.00 10,190.00 02946 Melinda Cazares 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 100.00 309601 5b.1
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 5-26Refund Invoice 05/27/2026 Facility Requested/Baby Shower/5/23/26 0.00 100.00 02717 Melissa Ortega 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 103.00 309602 4-26Soccer2 Invoice 05/27/2026 Brawley Youth Soccer 2026/Ref/April 20 0.00 40.00 94 Invoice 05/27/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/May 8 & 13 0.00 63.00 02901 Ninel Michelle Cervantes 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 40.25 309603 96 Invoice 05/27/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/May 12 0.00 40.25 01279 NuCO2 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 1,865.64 309604
83573472 Invoice 05/26/2026 CO2 Bulk/Hazardous Charge/Energy Surch… 0.00 543.75 83573573 Invoice 05/26/2026 CO2 Bulk/Hazardous Charges/Energy Surc… 0.00 669.07 83646277 Invoice 05/26/2026 CO2 MK9 Sensor Kit/Detector 0.00 65.59 83692364 Invoice 05/26/2026 CO2 MK9 Sensor/Detector 0.00 65.59 83734587 Invoice 05/26/2026 Labor Fee/Processing 0.00 260.82 83734783 Invoice 05/26/2026 Labor Fee/Processing 0.00 260.82 01891 NV5 Inc 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 6,048.87 309605
485520 Invoice 05/27/2026 Stormwater Training 0.00 6,048.87 01289 OK Rubber Tires 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 144.36 309606 114482 Invoice 05/26/2026 Tire Repair/Mower Trailer 0.00 144.36 01294 Onesource Distributors LLC 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 703.83 309607 S008308233.001 Invoice 05/27/2026 Duc Sealing Compound/Wire 0.00 703.83 01282 O'Reilly Auto Parts 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 16.30 309608 2648-216114 Invoice 05/26/2026 Drill Bit 0.00 16.30
02811 Oscar Alejandro Anaya Mojica 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 260.00 309609 101 Invoice 05/27/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/May 7,8,12,13,1… 0.00 260.00 01340 Pitney Bowes Global Financial 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 226.67 309610 3107883801 Invoice 05/26/2026 Postage Machine Lease 3/30/26 - 6/29/26 0.00 226.67 01400 Raney Planning & Management Inc 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 4,335.41 309611 12100 Invoice 05/26/2026 HOME Monitoring/Brawley Sr Apts April 2… 0.00 4,335.41 02951 Raymond Perez 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 956.93 309612 6-26Travel Invoice 05/27/2026 Travel Adv/SFST & ARIDE Course/June 8-12 0.00 956.93 02693 RCX Sports, LLC 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 8,101.82 309613 3000006847 Invoice 05/28/2026 Uniforms for MLS Go City League- Summer… 0.00 8,101.82 01417 RDO Equipment Co 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 475.17 309614 P1125043 Invoice 05/26/2026 Yoke/Washer/Bearing/Spacer/Seal/Lubric… 0.00 475.17 02317 Ricardo Jasso 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 279.50 309615 5-26Reimbursem… Invoice 05/27/2026 CO-2C Course/March 23-26/April 13-16 0.00 279.50 02947 Roberto Palacio 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 100.00 309616 5-26Refund Invoice 05/27/2026 Facility Requested/Baby Shower/5/16/26 0.00 100.00 01489 Rove Engineering Inc 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 215,372.00 309617 7472 Invoice 05/28/2026 Emergency Repair Rio Vista & River 0.00 215,372.00 02871 Samuel Anthony Rodriguez 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 132.25 309618 100 Invoice 05/27/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/Apr22,27,28,29,… 0.00 132.25 02942 Santiago Lemus 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 80.00 309619 5-26Soccer Invoice 05/27/2026 Brawley Youth Soccer 2026/Ref/May 5 & … 0.00 80.00 02894 Sara Ortiz 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 51.75 309620
92 Invoice 05/27/2026 BESD 2026 Spring Season/May 12 & 13 0.00 51.75 01563 SHI 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 23,972.94 309621
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount B21130363 Invoice 05/28/2026 Fortinet Firewall Support Subscription - Re… 0.00 18,532.94 B21196268 Invoice 05/27/2026 Lansweeper Asset Managment 0.00 5,440.00 01596 Southern California Gas Co 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 149.41 309622 5-26GasLiftStation Invoice 05/27/2026 Natural Gas Consumption/4/9/26 - 5/8/26 0.00 16.93 5-26GasPD Invoice 05/26/2026 Natural Gas Consumption/4/6/26 - 5/8/26 0.00 26.75 5-26GasPool Invoice 05/27/2026 Natural Gas Consumption/4/7/26 - 5/6/26 0.00 14.30 5-26GasSrCtr Invoice 05/27/2026 Natural Gas Consumption/4/9/26 - 5/8/26 0.00 91.43 01624 Stills Electric 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 641.45 309623 10917 Invoice 05/20/2026 PD Fence 0.00 641.45
01884 Sunbelt Rentals 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 178.88 309624 183230159-0001 Invoice 05/26/2026 Repair Service/Riding Mower 0.00 178.88 00496 The Desert Review 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 360.00 309625 5273 Invoice 05/26/2026 Ad/CoB PH Notice AV25/5/13/26 0.00 360.00 01668 The Holt Group 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 26,775.00 309626 26-04-002 Invoice 05/28/2026 Construction Management for the Pool Re… 0.00 26,775.00 01649 T-Mobile USA Inc 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 63.00 309627 4-26TMobileBldng Invoice 05/26/2026 Ipad Usage/Building Dept/3/21/26 - 4/20/… 0.00 63.00 02949 Triad Security Incorporated 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 2,363.75 309628 COB-202605 Invoice 05/27/2026 Security Service/Lion Center 0.00 2,363.75 01841 Valley Auto Glass Co 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 285.25 309629 I035198 Invoice 05/26/2026 Glass Installation/Chev 2007/Unit #49 0.00 285.25 01732 Valley Pest Services Inc 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 260.00 309630 14362230 MT Invoice 05/26/2026 Monthly Pest Control/Lions Center 0.00 50.00 14362231 MT Invoice 05/27/2026 Monthly Pest Control/Sr Center 0.00 75.00 14362293 MT Invoice 05/26/2026 Monthly Pest Control/City Hall 0.00 50.00 14362294 MT Invoice 05/26/2026 Rodent Control/City Hall 0.00 85.00 01738 Verizon Wireless 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 406.25 309631 6142897812 Invoice 05/26/2026 Cell Phone Services/PW/4/7/26 - 5/6/26 0.00 406.25 01766 W.W. Grainger Inc 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 2,653.58 309632 9913098332 Invoice 05/26/2026 Cabinet/Fire Extinguisher/Signs 0.00 2,185.75 9913595121 Invoice 05/26/2026 Relay/10Amp 0.00 110.04
9914690368 Invoice 05/27/2026 Battery Charger 0.00 357.79 01772 Waxie Sanitary Supply 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 671.29 309633 83935194 Invoice 05/27/2026 Janitorial Supplies/Sr Center 0.00 149.51 83936758 Invoice 05/26/2026 Chemical for Pool 0.00 193.55 83937979 Invoice 05/26/2026 Janitorial Supplies 0.00 328.23 02718 West Coast Sand and Gravel Inc. 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 1,540.17 309634 927851 Invoice 05/26/2026 USGA Topdressing 0.00 1,540.17 02852 Xavier Ramirez 05/29/2026 Regular 0.00 32.00 309635 5-26Softball2 Invoice 05/27/2026 Girsl Softball 2026/Monitor/May 11 0.00 32.00 00233 Brawley Firefighters Local #19 05/20/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 850.00 DFT0005496 INV0008309 Invoice 05/15/2026 Union Dues Fire Assoc 0.00 850.00 01706 U.S. Bank Corporate 05/20/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 20,761.12 DFT0005516 4222026 Invoice 05/13/2026 US Bank Credit Card Charges 0.00 20,761.12 01784 WEX Bank 05/19/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 34,310.84 DFT0005527 112398947 Invoice 05/20/2026 Monthly Fuel Cost/April 2026 0.00 34,310.84 00571 Employment Development Dept 05/28/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 18,378.00 DFT0005528 5b.1
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0008347 Invoice 05/20/2026 Quater Unemployment Ins. Benefits/Jan-… 0.00 18,378.00 Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Discount
Payment
Payment Type Count
Bank Code US Bank Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
151
0 4
4 20

0.00 0.00

0.00 179 0.00
Payment
700,464.09

0.00 -953.52
74,299.96
445,739.56
1,219,550.09
Payable
Count
261
0 0
4 29
294
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All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payment Type Discount
Payment
Count Payment
Payable
Count
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Bank Drafts
EFT's
151
0 4
4 20

0.00 0.00

0.00 179 0.00
700,464.09

0.00 -953.52
74,299.96
445,739.56
1,219,550.09
261
0 0
4 29
294
Fund Name Period Amount
Fund Summary
999 POOLED CASH 5/2026 1,219,550.09
1,219,550.09
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City of Brawley
City Council
June 16, 2026
Agenda Item No 5c

STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
From: Sylvia Vizcarra, Human Resources Administrator
Prepared by: Sylvia Vizcarra, Human Resources Administrator Subject: Ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Brawley Police Sergeants Association
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Brawley Police Sergeants Association (BPSA) as presented.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The City and the Brawley Police Sergeants Association have engaged in labor negotiations for a successor Memorandum of Understanding. Negotiations were conducted in accordance with the Meyers‑Milias‑Brown Act (MMBA) and the City’s adopted labor relations procedures.

A tentative agreement was reached on June 2, 2026, and the BPSA membership subsequently voted to approve the proposed MOU on June 3, 2026. The MOU outlines wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment for the classification of Police Sergeant.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The proposed BPSA Memorandum of Understanding has an estimated additional fiscal impact of $87,032 over the next three fiscal years. This amount reflects the projected incremental cost of implementing the negotiated terms of the agreement during the three-year contract period.

The estimated total payroll cost associated with the adoption of this contract over the three-year period is $4,734,295.

At the conclusion of the three-year period, the estimated ongoing annual payroll cost increase associated with the agreement is $40,880. These ongoing costs will be incorporated into future fiscal year budgets as part of the City’s regular payroll and personnel cost projections.

Funding for the fiscal impact will come from the Police Department General Fund budget, subject to annual budget appropriations.

ALTERNATIVES:
1- Ratify the MOU as presented.
2- Provide direction to staff for modifications and return at a future meeting. 5c
3- Decline ratification.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Proposed MOU between the City and the BPSA
REPORT COORDINATED WITH (other than person preparing the staff report):

Staff, Title or Consultant, Agency
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REPORT APPROVAL(S):

Staff, Title or Consultant, Agency Status – Date of Status Silvia Luna, Finance Director Approved - 6/12/2026
Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter, City Manager Approved - 6/12/2026 5c
1 BRAWLEY POLICE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
Memorandum of Understanding
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029
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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE PAGE
Article 1 – Intent ............................................................................................ 4 Article 2 – Recognition................................................................................... 4 Article 3 – Nondiscrimination ........................................................................ 4 Article 4 – Management’s Rights Reserved................................................... 4 Article 5 – Employee Rights........................................................................... 6 Article 6 – Savings Clause............................................................................... 6 Article 7 – Implementation............................................................................ 6 Article 8 – Scope of Representation .............................................................. 6 Article 9 – Wages........................................................................................... 7 Article 10 – Salary .......................................................................................... 7 Article 11 – Overtime Pay .............................................................................. 7 Article 12 – Call Back Pay ............................................................................... 8 Article 13 – On-Call Time Pay......................................................................... 8 Article 14 – Temporary Supervisory Pay........................................................ 8 Article 15 – Promotional Requirements/Merit Increases.............................. 8 Article 16 – Compensatory Time Off ............................................................. 9 Submitting for Comp Time
Article 17 – Holidays ...................................................................................... 10 Holiday Bank
Working on Holidays
Floating Holiday
Article 18 – Clothing Allowance..................................................................... 11 Article 19 – Vacations .................................................................................... 11 Vacation Leave Buy-Back
Article 20 – Sick Leave.................................................................................... 13 Article 21 – Bereavement .............................................................................. 14 Article 22 – Catastrophic Leave ..................................................................... 14 Article 23 – PERS ............................................................................................ 15 Article 24 – Insurance .................................................................................... 15 Article 25 – Workers’ Compensation............................................................. 16 Article 26 – Military Leave ............................................................................. 16 Article 27 – Court Pay .................................................................................... 16 Article 28 – Use of City Facilities.................................................................... 17 Article 29 – Access to Work Locations........................................................... 17 5c.1
3 Article 30 – Payroll Deduction ....................................................................... 17 Article 31 – Education Incentive Pay ............................................................. 18 Article 32 – Other Compensation .................................................................. 19 Article 33 – Safety Equipment ....................................................................... 20 Article 34 – Automobile Allowance ............................................................... 20 Article 35 – Leave without Pay ...................................................................... 20 Article 36 – Probationary Period.................................................................... 21 Article 37 – Layoffs and Recall ....................................................................... 21 Article 38 – Seniority...................................................................................... 21 Article 39 – Basic Work Week........................................................................ 22 Shifts
Rest Periods
Article 40 – Legal Representation.................................................................. 23 Article 41 – Exchange of Days Off or Shifts Between Employees.................. 23 Article 42 – Peaceful Performance of City Services....................................... 24 Article 43 – Light Duty.................................................................................... 24 Article 44 – Qualifying at the Police Range.................................................... 24 Article 45 – Outside Employment.................................................................. 25 Article 46 – Labor/Management Committee Meetings ................................ 26 Article 47 – Advance Notice........................................................................... 26 Article 48 – Grievance Procedures................................................................. 26 Article 49 – Successor MOU........................................................................... 30 Article 50 – Discipline of an Employee .......................................................... 30 Article 51 – P.O.S.T. Training.......................................................................... 35 Article 52 – Bulletin Board ............................................................................. 35 Article 53 – Shift Rotation.............................................................................. 35 MOU Signature Page………………………………………………………............................ 36

EXHIBITS
Exhibit “A” Performance Appraisal Documents………………………… ........... 37 Exhibit “B” Salary Schedule………………………… .......................................... 43

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN
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4 THE CITY OF BRAWLEY
AND

THE BRAWLEY POLICE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029
ARTICLE 1 – INTENT

1.1 Pursuant to the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act and Employer-Employee Relations Resolutions of the City of Brawley, California, this Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) has been entered into by the City of Brawley, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the “City” and the Brawley Police Sergeants Association, hereinafter referred to as the “Association”, which is to be in effect during the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Both parties agree to meet and confer on the financial aspects of this MOU

1.2 The purpose of this MOU is the promotion of harmonious relations between the City and the Association, the establishment of equitable procedures for the peaceful resolution of differences and the establishment of rates of compensation, hours of work, and other matters relating to employment conditions.

ARTICLE 2 – RECOGNITION

2.1 The City recognizes the Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for all regular, fulltime Sergeants within the recognized bargaining unit of the Brawley Police Department.

ARTICLE 3 – NONDISCRIMINATION

3.1 As a result of this MOU, no person shall in any way be favored or discriminated against, by either the City or the Association, to the extent prohibited by law because of membership in a protected class.

3.2 Neither City nor Association shall interfere with, intimidate, restrain, coerce, or discriminate against employees covered by this MOU because of the exercise of rights to engage or not engage in Association activity or because of the exercise of any right provided to the employees by this MOU.

ARTICLE 4 – MANAGEMENT’S RIGHTS RESERVED

4.1 The management of the City is vested exclusively in the City. The parties agree that all rights not specifically granted in this MOU are reserved solely to the City. Except as otherwise provided in this MOU, the BPSA agrees that the City has the right to make and implement decisions relating to areas including, but not limited to, those enumerated below:
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5 A. Determine its organization and mission, including the organization and mission of all departments; and
B. Establish, plan, direct and control the City’s missions, programs, objectives, activities, resources, and priorities; and
C. Determine budgetary priorities and expenditures as well as revenue generation and allocation methods and processes; and
D. Establish or modify the work calendar; and
E. Establish, administer, or modify procedures, rules, and regulations that direct and control the City’s operations; and to determine the methods and means by which operations are to be carried on; and
F. Introduce new or improved methods, programs, equipment, or facilities or change or eliminate existing methods, equipment, or facilities; and G. Determine projects or programs and have the sole right to discontinue or alter projects or programs including the determination of whether bargaining unit members should be laid off; and
H. Establish, maintain, modify, and enforce standards of workplace performance, conduct, order, and safety; and
I. Determine the awarding of merit increases; and
J. Establish City rules and regulations and to require bargaining unit members to observe them; and
K. Determine and modify job classifications and job descriptions; and L. Determine the location or relocation, reorganization, or discontinuance of operations; or subcontract all or any portion of any operation; and M. Determine or modify the number, qualifications, scheduling, responsibilities, and assignment of bargaining unit members; and
N. Counsel, discipline, or dismiss bargaining unit members; and O. Assign work locations and schedule hours of work; and P. Recruit, appoint, reappoint, not reappoint, or transfer bargaining unit members and assign duties to them; and
Q. Communicate with bargaining unit members in the course of daily activities; and R. Investigate and determine matters of professional misconduct; and S. Investigate and determine matters of sexual harassment, discrimination, and personal misconduct; and
T. Determine the goals and approaches and the qualifications of bargaining unit members required to perform work or assignments; and
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6 U. Determine the standards of performance, the criteria by which performance is evaluated, and to evaluate the performance and progress of bargaining unit members;

4.2 Non-Exclusivity - The above enumerations of management rights do not exclude other management rights not specified, nor shall the exercise or non-exercise of rights retained by the City be construed to mean that any right is waived.

4.3 Grievance/Arbitration - No action taken by the City with respect to a management right shall be subject to the grievance or arbitration procedure or collateral suit, unless the exercise thereof violates an express written provision of this MOU.

ARTICLE 5 – EMPLOYEE RIGHTS

5.1 The City shall maintain only one official employee personnel file, and that file shall be kept by the City of Brawley HR Administrator or designee.

5.2 All bargaining unit members shall have the right to review their personnel file with prior approval of their supervisor at reasonable times by making an appointment with the City of Brawley HR Administrator or designee.

ARTICLE 6 – SAVINGS CLAUSE

6.1 If any article or section of this MOU should be found invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable due to any existing or subsequently enacted legislation, or by judicial authority, all other articles and sections of this MOU shall remain in full force and effect for the duration this MOU.

6.2 In the event of invalidation of any article or section, the City and the Association agree to meet within thirty (30) days for the purpose of meeting and discussing that article or section.

ARTICLE 7 – IMPLEMENTATION

7.1 This MOU shall be in full force and affect when signed by the City Manager, the Association, and attested to by the City Clerk.

ARTICLE 8 – SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION

8.1 The scope of representation of the Association shall include all matters relating to employment conditions and mandatory subjects of bargaining including (but not limited to) wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment as provided for and 5c.1
7 defined by the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, Section 3500, et seq. California Government Code.

ARTICLE 9 – WAGES

9.1 For the 2026-2027 fiscal year, effective within thirty (30) days after City Council adoption of the overall Tentative Agreement between the City and Association, members of the BPSA bargaining unit at the time of Council adoption shall receive a one-time, non-basebuilding payment of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00). The bargaining unit members will receive this one-time payment on a check separate from their regular paycheck.

9.2 For the 2027-2028 fiscal year, contingent upon a minimum two million one hundred thousand dollar ($2.1 million) City surplus from the 2026-2027 fiscal year (as assessed on or about September 2027), BPSA bargaining unit salary schedules shall be increased by one percent (1%) effective the first full pay period of July 2027.

9.3 For the 2028-2029 fiscal year, contingent upon a minimum two million four hundred thousand dollar ($2.4 million) City surplus from the 2027-2028 fiscal year (as assessed on or about September 2028), BPSA bargaining unit salary schedules shall be increased by one percent (1%) effective the first full pay period of July 2028.

ARTICLE 10 – SALARY

10.1 Police Sergeants’, upon appointment, shall be paid the rate of pay beginning with Step 1 noted in Appendix B.

10.2 The parties further agree that the City shall maintain a minimum gap of ten percent (10%) between step one Sergeant base pay and Police Officer VI base pay. Qualifications for Merit/Step Pay increases are defined in Article 15.1.

ARTICLE 11 – OVERTIME PAY

11.1 Authorized overtime will be paid to employees in accordance with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) law. Employees shall have the option of taking compensatory (Comp) time in lieu of overtime pay as described in Article 16.

11.2 All overtime shall be paid at the Fair Labor Standards Act “regular rate of pay”.

11.3 For all employees, overtime shall be calculated based on actual hours worked. 5c.1
8 ARTICLE 12 – CALL-BACK PAY

12.1 2 Hours Overtime: If an employee is required to return to their place of employment after completing a normal workday and within eight (8) hours of the end of their shift, the employee shall receive overtime pay for a minimum of two (2) hours at time and onehalf. The employee shall have the option of taking comp time in lieu of pay and the employee is released at the discretion of the Chief of Police or designee.

ARTICLE 13 – ON-CALL TIME PAY

13.1 3 Hours Per Day at Straight Time: Employees placed “on-call” by the Chief of Police or designee shall be readily accessible by mobile phone, land line, or other agreed upon method of communication and shall report to the Brawley Police Department within one (1) hour, or less, when ordered. Employees not assigned to investigations shall be paid three (3) hours pay at their regular rate for each day assigned to on-call. Employees shall be paid overtime pay for all time actually worked unless that time falls within their regular work schedule.

13.2 Investigations: Officers assigned to investigations shall be compensated at the rate of twenty-five dollars ($25) for each day assigned as the on-call investigator Monday through Friday and thirty dollars ($30) for each weekend day (Saturday and/or Sunday) or holiday. Normally only one (1) investigator will be assigned as the on-call investigator at a time. Prior approval of the Chief of Police or designee is required to assign more than one (1) on-call investigator at a time.

ARTICLE 14 – TEMPORARY SUPERVISOR PAY

14.1 When a Sergeant is appointed by the Chief of Police or designee to temporarily assume the duties of a Commander, that employee shall receive a five percent (5%) increase above the employee’s regular rate of pay for hours worked in the performance of those duties.

ARTICLE 15 – PROMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS / MERIT INCREASES

15.1 Merit / Step Increases:

A. Police Sergeant merit increases shall be based on satisfactory completion of twelve (12) months service in the immediate lower step. Upon promotion to the rank of Sergeant, all new Sergeants will start at Step 1 and be eligible for merit increases at twelve (12) month intervals (until reaching Step 5) based on a minimum rating of ‘Satisfactory” on their annual evaluation. Sergeant Step 6 is after six (6) years of continuous satisfactory service as a Sergeant.
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9 ARTICLE 16 – COMPENSATORY TIME-OFF

16.1 150 Comp Hours Max: Authorized overtime shall be compensated in accordance with the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Every employee entitled to receive time and one-half pay may elect to have the straight time hours logged as “comp time”.

Employees may elect to have the premium hours (half of the total worked) logged as “comp time”.

16.2 Comp time shall not be advanced.

16.3 Accrued comp time shall be vested and shall remain to the employee’s credit until used or compensated at straight time pay.

16.4 Employees may elect to be paid for up to forty (40) hours of accumulated comp time on the first full pay period in July and up to forty (40) hours of accumulated comp time in second full pay period in November not to exceed eighty (80) hours per fiscal year.

16.5 When an employee’s employment terminates for any reason, all comp time shall be paid to the employee at the employee’s current rate of pay.

16.6 An employee may request use of their comp time to extend their regular vacation period with the prior approval of the Chief of Police or designee if such request is made simultaneously with the vacation request. The Chief of Police or designee shall not unreasonably deny use of comp time to extend an employee’s regular vacation period.

16.7 Submitting for Comp Time: Any employee desiring to use their comp time credits for equivalent time off shall give at least five (5) days advanced written notice, through the chain-of-command, and obtain the prior approval of the employee’s Division Commander. If the department cannot approve more than one (1) employee request for paid time off for the same or overlapping period, the conflict shall be resolved by the Division Commander as follows:

A. If both employees give at least five (5) days advance notice, preference shall be given to the employee senior in rank. If both are equal in rank, then preference shall be given to the employee having the longer continuous service in said rank.

B. If one employee gives at least five (5) days advance notice and the other gives less than five (5) days, then the employee who gave at least five (5) days notice shall be considered first.

C. If neither employee gives five (5) days notice, then the employee who first requested the time off shall be considered first.
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10 D. Comp time off may be denied in accordance with federal regulations and the FLSA.

ARTICLE 17 – HOLIDAYS

17.1 Authorized Holidays are as follows:

January 1 – New Year’s Day
Third Monday in January – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Third Monday in February – President’s Day
Last Monday in May – Memorial Day
July 4th – Independence Day
First Monday in September – Labor Day
November 11th – Veteran’s Day
Fourth Thursday in November – Thanksgiving Day
December 25th – Christmas Day
One (1) Floating Holiday
Birthday

17.2 All regular, full-time employees of the Brawley Police Department identified as “Shift Employees”, e.g., Patrol Division, Investigations Division (excluding Sergeants who may be assigned to task force groups) shall receive holiday pay for the holiday’s delineated Article 17.1 as follows:

A. Holiday Bank: Each month the following shall be deposited into a Holiday Bank on the first pay period: a sum equal to the Sergeants hourly rate multiplied by eight (8) hours multiplied by the ten (10) holidays and divided by twelve (12) months to give employees a monthly holiday leave bank. Accumulated unused Holiday Bank time will be paid to the employee on the first pay period in December; or, Sergeants may use accumulated time as time off with prior approval.

17.3 All regular full-time sergeants of the Brawley Police Department not identified as “Shift Employees” shall be paid their normal rate of pay, including pay for holidays as described in Article 18.1; however, they shall not be required to work the described holidays unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police or designee.

17.4 Working on Holidays: Any employee who works on one (1) of the nine (9) holidays (excluding the Floating Holiday) listed in Section 17.1 above shall receive in addition to their regular pay and holiday pay (as defined above) one-half (½) times premium pay for all hours worked on that holiday
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11 17. 5 For the purposes of holiday pay, the holiday shall begin at 12:01 a.m. and end at 12:00 midnight the next day.

17. 6 Floating Holiday: Employees shall be credited each fiscal year with one (1) day floating holiday time. The time credited to the employee shall be equal to the number of hours the employee is regularly scheduled to work on a regular workday. Hours may vary depending on assignment, and may change during the fiscal year if the employee’s assignment is changed. The intent is to provide the employee one (1) paid holiday in addition to the nine (9) calendar holidays listed in Section 17.1. Employees may take the floating holiday time at their discretion by forwarding a Floating Holiday leave request, at least five (5) days in advance, through the chain-of-command, for approval by their Division Commander or designee. If the employee does not use their floating holiday time before June 30 of the fiscal year, they will lose such time.

ARTICLE 18 – CLOTHING ALLOWANCE

18.1 $1,600 per year: Each employee, regardless of rank or assignment, shall receive a clothing allowance of one thousand six hundred dollars ($1,600) per year. All regular employees will be paid in advance for their clothing allowance in July of each year.

18.2 Clothing allowance for new “lateral” employees shall be included in the lateral employee’s first full pay cycle.

18.3 All regular full-time sergeants, whose employment terminates for any reason, shall refund that year’s clothing allowance to the City. The amount owed the City will be prorated based on the number of months remaining in that employees final calendar year.

ARTICLE 19 – VACATION

19.1 All regular full-time employees, including probationary employees, will accrue vacation leave.

19.2 Vacation leave shall be accrued at the following rates and credited to the employee in monthly increments. For this section, a month is a calendar month or major portion thereof:

A. (0 – 5 years) two weeks (80 hours) per year.

B. (5 – 15 years) three weeks (120 hours) per year.

C. (15 years or more) four weeks (160 hours) per year.
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12 19.3 Employees initially entering City service may not take vacation time until they have completed their probationary period, unless otherwise approved at the sole, nongrievable discretion of the Chief of Police or designee.

19.4 Employees may accumulate up to two (2) years’ vacation. It is the employee’s responsibility to monitor their vacation time. At their sole, non-grievable discretion, the City Manager or designee may allow additional accumulation in unusual circumstances that require an employee to forego vacation for the convenience and benefit of the City.

19.5 Employees, including probationary employees, leaving the service of the City shall be paid in a lump sum for unused vacation time. The maximum buy back is the equivalent of two (2) years of accumulated vacation time, and the employee will be paid at the employee’s current hourly rate.

19.6 An employee desiring to take all or part of his/her vacation leave shall forward a leave request through the chain-of-command to their Division Commander for consideration.

Requests for vacation time should be submitted as early as possible, but at least two (2) weeks in advance. In cases where only a few vacation days (four (4) or less) are requested, the leave request shall be submitted at least five (5) days in advance.

19.7 The Chief of Police or designee, shall take into account department needs when determining whether to grant the employee vacation time off. The Chief of Police or designee shall not unreasonably deny said vacation request.

19.8 If the department cannot approve more than one (1) employee for the same or overlapping period, the conflict shall be resolved by the Division Commander giving preference to the employee who submitted their time off request first. If both employees submitted their requests at the same time, preference shall be given to the employee having the longer continuous service with the department.

19.9 Vacation used shall not be counted as time worked for calculation of overtime.

19.10 VACATION LEAVE BUY BACK: The Vacation Buy Back Program shall be provided to employees who elect for the City to buy back accrued vacation time at the maximum amount of sixty (60) hours per year. To be eligible, an employee must utilize at least twenty (20) hours of vacation time in the preceding twelve (12)-month period and retain a minimum balance of forty (40) hours of vacation time accrued. In June of each year, the City’s Finance Department shall provide Vacation Leave Buy Back notices to eligible employees. Employee payments shall be made in July of each year. 5c.1
13 ARTICLE 20 – SICK LEAVE

20.1 Sick leave, with pay, shall be granted to all full-time employees of the Brawley Police Department.

22.2 Employees shall accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave for each calendar month, or major fraction thereof. Sick leave may be accumulated without limit.

20.3 Sick leave shall not be advanced.

20.4 In order to receive compensation while absent on sick leave, the employee shall notify their immediate supervisor, or the Chief of Police or designee prior to the time set for beginning their daily duties. Employees shall give at least one-hour’s advance notice so that a replacement may be found.

20.5 Paid sick leave shall not be counted as time worked for the purposes of computing overtime.

20.6 No employee shall be entitled to sick leave, with pay, while absent from duty for the following causes:

A. Disability arising from sickness or injury purposely self-inflicted or caused by their own willful misconduct, including intoxication or the result there from.

B. Sickness or disability sustained while on leave of absence other than regular vacation leave or sick leave.

C. Disability or illness arising from compensated employment other than with the City of Brawley.

20.7 Any employee absent at the start of their shift due to illness or injury who recovers sufficiently during the course of their shift to report for work is required to do so. In such a situation, the employee involved shall only be charged for actual sick leave used to the nearest one-half (1/2) hour.

20.8 Upon approval of the Chief of Police or designee, accrued sick leave shall be granted to an employee for the following reasons:

A. When incapacitated to perform job duties due to illness, injury, pregnancy, or childbirth.

B. When receiving required medical or dental treatment or examination. 5c.1
14 C. Sick leave may be granted in extraordinary circumstances in which the Chief of Police or designee believes such a leave will have a beneficial effect on employee’s morale and welfare.

20.9 Any employee leaving the employment of the City of Brawley after fifteen (15) consecutive years of employment shall receive payment of twenty-five percent (25%) payoff of their sick leave balance at the time of separation.

20.10 Termination of an employee’s continuous service, except by reason of lay-off or lack of work or lack of funds, shall abrogate all sick leave accrued to the time of termination, regardless of whether or not such person subsequently re-enters the City’s service. No payment shall be made to any employee for unused sick leave accumulated to their credit at the time of their termination with the City.

20.11 Sick leave shall be utilized only in the case of necessity and actual personal sickness and/or disability

20.12 Any employee willfully abusing sick leave shall be subject to discipline.

ARTICLE 21 – BEREAVEMENT

21.1 Whenever an employee who has worked for the City for at least thirty (30) days is absent from work because of a death in the immediate family, they shall be provided up to five non-consecutive (5) working days of bereavement leave, up to three (3) of which would be paid. The leave must be taken within three (3) months of the death. The immediate family shall be any of the following: Parents, spouses, children, stepchildren, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, domestic partners, or parent-in-laws.

21.2 The granting of this leave shall not affect the employee’s vacation or sick leave.

21.3 All bereavement leave must be reported on payroll sheets and approved by the Department Head, with an indication of the relationship of the deceased family member.

21.4 The City may request documentation of each death in the form of a death certificate, obituary, or comparable proof.

ARTICLE 22 – CATASTROPHIC LEAVE

22.1 Vacation credits may be transferred from one (1) or more eligible City employees to another eligible City employee, on an hour for hour basis, (proration to and from Brawley Police Sergeants’ Association represented employees shall be administered by the Finance Director) in accordance with Departmental guidelines, and approval, and upon 5c.1
15 the request of both the recipient employee and the donor employee, under the following conditions:

22.2 The recipient employee is required to be absent from work due to injury or the prolonged illness of the employee and to have exhausted all earned leave credits, including but not limited to sick leave, vacation, and compensatory time, and is therefore facing financial hardship.

22.3 The transfer must be for a minimum of four (4) hours and in whole hour increments thereafter. Transfers may be “metered” by the appointing authority.

22.4 The total vacation credits received by an employee shall not exceed five hundred twenty (520) hours.

22.5 The transfers are irrevocable, and will be indistinguishable from other vacation credits belonging to the recipient employee. Transfers are subject to all taxes required by law.

22.6 Transfers shall be administered according to the rules and regulations of the City and made on a form prescribed by the Director of Finance. Approval of the appointing authority will be provided on such forms.

22.7 This program shall not be subject to the Grievance Procedure of this MOU.

ARTICLE 23 – P.E.R.S.

23.1 Safety Employees will be enrolled in P.E.R.S. 3% at age 50 for Local Safety Members, OneYear Final Compensation. The City shall continue to contribute to the Public Employees’ Retirement System according to the rule as set by the Public Employees’ Retirement System. Effective October 1, 2012, all employees began paying their own 9% PERS contribution, at that time each classification received a 7% salary increase.

23.2 Any safety employee hired after January 1, 2013 may be subject to the PEPRA retirement formula of 2.7%@57 and shall pay a portion of the normal cost as outlined by P.E.R.S.

ARTICLE 24 – INSURANCE

24.1 City Contribution Toward Flexible Benefits Plan
Insurance premium costs shall be borne by the employee except that the City shall pay 75% of the employee chosen medical plan premium. The employee shall pay the 25% of the employee chosen medical plan premium and any other benefit plan the employee chooses.
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16 ARTICLE 25 – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

25.1 An employee receiving temporary disability payments under the Workers’ Compensation laws for an on-the-job injury, occurring while employed by the City of Brawley, may use accumulated sick leave in order to continue to maintain his/her regular income.

A. All Peace Officers injured in the line of duty are subject to Labor Code 4850. Once Labor Code 4850 time has been exhausted, the City will deduct one-half (½) day, per working day of absence, from the employee’s sick leave and the remainder will be paid as regular hours. All disability payments, pursuant to Section 4850 of the Labor Code, are entitled to accumulate sick leave during such period of disability.

ARTICLE 26 – MILITARY LEAVE

26.1 Military Leave shall be granted in accordance with the provisions of State and Federal Law.

26.2 Any employee of the Brawley Police Department who is or becomes a member of any military reserve or California National Guard shall immediately notify the Chief of Police.

Employees will be given time off to attend their two-week annual active duty requirement.

26.3 When an employee is required to attend monthly reserve meetings, the employee’s work schedule shall, as manpower needs permit, be rearranged so that he or she will be able to work his or her forty-hour week and still attend required reserve meetings.

ARTICLE 27 – COURT PAY

27.1 4 hours pay: Personnel who appear pursuant to an official request from a legally constituted body regarding matters arising out of, or associated with, their employment; or are required to stand-by for a court appearance will be paid four (4) hours at their regular pay. This includes Attorney’s offices when subpoenaed, or when requested to appear by a superior.

A. When any request, as described above, is cancelled less than three (3) hours in advance, and the employee has inquired of the agency requesting their appearance three (3) hours prior to their scheduled appearance, and the agency cancels the appearance after their inquiry, the employee is be entitled to pay as described above.

27.2 When available, Brawley Police Department vehicles shall be used for employee transportation. If not available, Article 34, Automobile Allowance, shall be applicable. 5c.1
17 27.3 For purposes of this Article, time shall be started when the employee leaves the Brawley Police Station and end when the employee returns to the Brawley Police Station.

ARTICLE 28 – USE OF CITY FACILITIES

28.1 The Association may, with the approval of the City Manager or designee, be granted the use of City facilities, for off-duty meetings of bargaining unit members, provided space is available. All such requests will be in writing to the City Manager or designee.

28.2 The use of City equipment other than items normally used in the conduct of business meetings; e.g., desks, chairs, blackboards, is strictly prohibited.

28.3 The City reserves the right to assess reasonable charges for the use of City or police facilities.

ARTICLE 29 – ACCESS TO WORK LOCATIONS

29.1 Reasonable access to employee work locations shall be granted officers of the Association and their officially designated representatives, for the purpose of processing grievances or contacting bargaining unit members of the organization concerning business within the scope of representation. Such officers or representatives shall not enter any work location without notifying and receiving the prior authorization of their supervisor, Watch Commander, or the Chief of Police or designee. Access shall be restricted so that the normal operations of the department, or established safety or security requirements, are not interfered with.

29.2 Solicitation of membership and activities concerned with the internal management of the Association, such as collecting dues, campaigning for office, conducting elections, and distributing literature, shall only take place during off-duty time and outside of the workplace.

ARTICLE 30 – PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS

30.1 The City shall deduct dues from the wages of Association members who have voluntarily authorized Association dues be deducted from their pay. The City shall pay to the Association any monies the Association advises should be deducted from the members’ wages. The authorization form shall be approved by the City and the Association.

30.2 The City agrees not to honor check-off authorizations or dues deductions authorizations executed by any employee in the bargaining unit in favor of any other labor organization or any organization representing employees for purposes of negotiation for wages, hours, working conditions, and other fringe benefits for its members. 5c.1
18 30.3 The Association agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless against all claims or suits, inclusive of attorney’s fees, that may arise out of or because of action taken by the City in reliance upon any authorization document submitted by the Association to the City.

30.4 The Association agrees to refund to the City and/or bargaining unit member(s) any amounts paid to it in error because of payroll deduction provisions upon presentation of proper evidence of error or mistake.

30.5 The Association will notify the City thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of any change in their dues. If the City is notified of an increase that reflects a twenty-five percent (25%) or more cumulative increase in dues since the employee last signed a dues authorization payroll deduction form, the City may require that employee to execute an additional dues authorization reflecting the new amount of the Association dues.

ARTICLE 31 – EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY

31.1 The intent of education incentive pay is to encourage employees to continue their education and broaden their backgrounds so as to improve job knowledge, skills, and capacities, in their present job, and to prepare for advancement within City employment for the benefit of the City’s residents. The program is also intended to assist the City, through employee development, in achieving the maximum use of human resources in attaining departmental objectives including Affirmative Action goals.

31.2 To qualify for education incentive pay, employees must complete their degree at a college or university fully accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Universities (Senior College and University Commission or Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges) or its equivalent. Upon the employee providing official transcripts and documentation of an earned degree, Human Resources shall verify. The education incentive pay shall commence the following full pay period after verification. Any employee who has earned or is currently enrolled at a non-WASC or non-ACCJC accredited institution shall be deemed a legacy beneficiary of this section so long as they were enrolled in such college or university prior to July 31, 2026.

31.3 A pay premium of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per pay period shall be paid to employees holding a qualifying and verified Bachelor’s degree.

31.4 A pay premium of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per pay period shall be paid to employees holding a qualifying and verified Master’s degree.

31.5 Compensation for Bachelor’s and Masters degrees shall not be aggregated, such that any individual employee may only receive payment based upon their single highest degree. 5c.1
19 ARTICLE 32 – OTHER COMPENSATION

32.1 Intermediate POST: pay premium of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per pay period to employees holding an intermediate POST certificate from the California Police Officer Standards and Training (POST).

32.2 Advanced POST: pay premium of one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175.00) per pay period to employees holding an advanced certificate from the California Police Officer Standards of Training (POST).

A. Compensation for Intermediate and Advanced POST certifications shall not be aggregated, such that any Individual employee may only receive payment based upon their single highest POST certification.

32.3 Supervisory POST: pay premium of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per pay period in addition to either Intermediate POST or Advanced POST (but not both) to employees holding a Supervisory certificate from the California Commission on Peace Officers Standard and Training (POST).

32.4 Bilingual Pay: only employees designated at the discretion of the City (based upon operational needs and budget resources) to use bilingual skills will receive a stipend of eighty dollars ($80) per pay period. Such designated employees shall be required to pass a bilingual examination administered by a third party approved by the City. Designated employees shall be available to provide translation services for the City for any department and in any location specified by the City based upon its operational needs.

32.5 Range Master: pay premium of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per pay period to any employee while serving as a Range Master.

32.6 Field Training Officer (FTO): pay premium of one hundred dollars ($150.00) per pay period to FTO qualified employees while they are assigned a trainee.

32.7 Administrative Sergeant: pay premium of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per pay period to any employee while serving as the Department’s Administrative Sergeant.

32.8 Brawley Detectives Unit (“BDU”)/Brawley Investigations Team (“BIT”): pay premium of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per pay period to any employee while serving asthe BDU/BIT Sergeant.

32.9 Community Liaison Unit (“CLU”): pay premium of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per pay period to any employee while serving as the Department’s CLU Sergeant.

32.10 Perishable Skills Instructor: pay premium of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per pay period to any employees while serving as a perishable skills instructor in the following 5c.1
20 areas: tactical firearms, driver training/awareness (EVOC), arrest and control (tactical defense), strategic communications, or use of force.

32.11 Shift Differential: an employee whose normal work shift includes 12:01 AM shall receive shift differential pay of one hundred dollars ($100) per pay period.

ARTICLE 33 – SAFETY EQUIPMENT

33.1 The City agrees to provide safety equipment to peace officers of the Brawley Police Department including, but not limited to service weapon, holster, duty belt and ammunition, baton, handcuffs, flashlight, flashlight batteries and flashlight bulb, chemical agents and chemical agent holder, utility jacket, protective vest, riot helmet with face shield, gas mask, and equipment bags.

ARTICLE 34 – AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE

34.1 Any employee who is required to use his personal automobile in the course of his employment with the City shall be reimbursed for each mile actually traveled on official business in any one calendar month according to the City of Brawley’s travel policy.

34.2 Any employee who is required to travel in the performance of their duties to attend an authorized meeting or conference outside Imperial County, which is of benefit to the City, shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred for meals, lodging, and incidentals.

34.3 All travel and reimbursement expenses should be approved in advance. All travel outside the State of California, and all travel greater than 500 miles (one-way) from Brawley shall adhere to the current City of Brawley Travel Policy.

34.4 Automobile allowance and reimbursement for expenses shall be recommended by the Chief of Police and approved by the City Manager.

34.5 No allowance shall be made for transportation between the employee’s home and the Brawley Police Station.

ARTICLE 35 – LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

35.1 A regular status employee may be granted a Leave of Absence without pay for a good reason, for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days, without prejudice to the employee’s status, but no vacation or sick leave shall accrue during this period.

35.2 Leave without pay may not be granted until all accumulated vacation and comp time leave is used.
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21 35.3 Additional leave without pay may be granted for compelling reasons.

35.4 To apply for said Leave without pay an employee shall file a written application to the Chief of Police or designee for consideration.

ARTICLE 36 – PROBATIONARY PERIOD

36.1 The probationary period permits both the supervisor and the employee to become acquainted and to determine the adaptability and fitness of the employee for the assigned work. The employee will find this period helpful in evaluation of the City, his duties, his work, and other satisfaction.

A. The probationary period for Brawley Police Officers promoted from within to the position of Police Sergeant will be for one (1) year from the date of appointment.

B. The probationary period for lateral officers hired to the position of Police Sergeant from outside the Brawley Police Department rank-and-file will be for one and onehalf (1½) years from their date of hire.

36.2 All employees will be given a written evaluation by the employee’s immediate supervisor in accordance with Exhibit “A”.

ARTICLE 37 – LAYOFFS AND RECALL

37.1 If it becomes necessary to lay off employees of the Brawley Police Department, it shall be based on seniority. Before any regular, full-time employee may be laid off, all temporary and part-time employees shall be laid off.

37.2 Before the City may hire any new employee, the City shall first recall any employee laidoff within the last twenty-four (24) months. All regular employees shall be recalled before any temporary or part-time employees are recalled or hired.

37.3 Recall from layoff shall be in the reverse order in which the employees were laid off.

ARTICLE 38 – SENIORITY

38.1 The seniority of an employee shall be based upon the number of calendar months of continuous service in the Brawley Police Department. Periods of absence on leave shall be credited as continuous service. An employee who is dismissed for cause or who voluntarily resigns shall lose all seniority credited to them prior thereto and subsequent reemployment of the employee shall not restore their lost seniority. Any employee laid off after acquiring regular status shall, after reinstatement, regain the seniority credit he 5c.1
22 possessed at the time of layoff provided the reinstatement is within twenty-four (24) months of their layoff.

ARTICLE 39 – BASIC WORK WEEK

39.1 The work period will be a fourteen (14) consecutive day period which shall begin Saturday at 12:01 AM. The City shall pay overtime for all hours worked after eighty (80) hours during the work period.

39.2 5/8 Shifts: Employees working a five (5) day, forty (40) hour week (designated 5/8) shall work eight (8) hours per day for five (5) days in any workweek and shall receive two (2) consecutive days off within that work week.

39.3 4/10 Shifts: Employees working a four (4) day, forty (40) hour week (designated 4/10) shall work ten hours per day for four (4) days within any one work week and shall receive three (3) days off which must be consecutive within that workweek.

39.4 9/80 Shifts: Employees working nine (9) hour days (designated 9/80) shall work four (4) nine (9) hour days with one (1) eight (8) hour day with two (2) consecutive days off, then work four (4) nine (9) hour days followed by three (3) consecutive days off.

39.5 3/12 Shifts: Employees working twelve-hour days (designated 3/12) shall work three (3) twelve (12) hour days with four (4) consecutive days off, followed by three (3) twelve (12) hour days and one (1) eight (8) hour day with three (3) consecutive days off.

39.6 Nothing herein shall be construed to limit the authority to make temporary assignments to different or additional locations, shifts, or work duties for the purpose of meeting emergencies.

39.7 Rest Periods:

A. 5/8, 4/10 and 9/80 Shifts: All full-time employees working either the 5/8 shift, 4/10 shift, or the 9/80 shift shall be entitled to two (2) fifteen (15) minute rest periods and one (1), half (½) hour (thirty (30) minute), lunch break per shift without loss of pay.

B. 3/12 Shifts: All full-time employees working a 3/12 shift shall be entitled to three (3) fifteen minute rest periods and one forty-five (45) minute lunch break per shift, excluding that employees eight (8) hour day, which entitles them to two (2) fifteen minute rest periods and one (1), one-half (½) hour (30 minute), lunch break per shift without loss of pay.
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23 C. Rest Period Restrictions: No employee shall take their rest period or lunch break within the first hour of their shift or during the last hour of their shift. Employees shall not extend rest periods or lunch breaks by combining one with the other.

ARTICLE 40 – LEGAL REPRESENTATION

40.1 Upon request of an employee and subject to any limitations provided by law, the City will provide for the defense of any civil action or proceeding initiated against the employee by a person or entity other than the City in a court of competent jurisdiction, on account of any act or omission, unless intentional or reckless, occurring within the course and scope of his employment as an employee of the City.

40.2 Nothing herein shall be deemed to require the provision of such defense where the discretion to provide or not provide such defense is vested in the City pursuant to the provision of the California Government Code, or where the act or omission was not within the scope of the employee’s employment, or the employee acted or failed to act because of actual fraud, corruption, or actual malice, or where the provision of such defense would create a conflict of interest between the City and the employee.

40.3 Nothing herein shall be construed to grant to any employee any rights or privileges in addition to those provided in the said Government Code.

ARTICLE 41 – EXCHANGE OF DAYS OFF OR

SHIFTS BETWEEN EMPLOYEES

41.1 It shall be the policy of the Brawley Police Department to allow employees to exchange days off or shifts under the following conditions:

A. Both parties to the exchange must be willing to make the exchange and must obtain the approval of their Division Commander.

B. Request for the permanent exchange of shifts can be made up to seven days prior to the effective date of the schedule. Thereafter, only in the case of a verifiable appropriate reason, that does not inconvenience the department, will an employee be authorized to exchange shifts after the posting of the final schedule.

C. No officer shall be authorized to remain on the same shift for a period exceeding one year.

D. Exchanges of days off or shifts shall be kept within respected divisions, unless otherwise authorized by the Chief of Police or his designee. 5c.1
24 E. Requests for exchange of days off or shifts shall be made, in writing, at least five days in advance of the day of exchange.

F. The “ten hour rule” time elapsed between shifts does not apply to exchange of days off or shifts.

G. Time and one-half shall not apply to exchange of days off or shifts.

ARTICLE 42 – PEACEFUL PERFORMANCE OF CITY SERVICES

42.1 Participation by any employee in a strike or work stoppage is unlawful and shall subject the employee to disciplinary action up to and including discharge.

42.2 The Association, its representatives, affiliates, or members shall not engage in, cause, instigate, encourage, endorse, foment, or condone a strike or work stoppage of any kind either formally or informally.

42.3 As used in this section “strike or work stoppage” means the concerted failure to report for duty, the willful absence from one’s position, the stoppage of work, slow down of work, work to rule, or the abstinence in whole or in part from the full, faithful performance of the duties of employment for the purpose of inducing, influencing, or coercing a change in the conditions of compensation, or the rights, privileges, or obligations of employment.

ARTICLE 43 – LIGHT DUTY

43.1 In order to be considered for light duty, Sergeants shall provide a written statement from a physician stating, their abilities/limitations, and the recommended length of time. This must be presented to the Division Commander or designee and Chief of Police or designee the same day the physician places said employee on light duty. The length of working days is left to the discretion of the Chief of Police or designee.

43.2 An employee who is on light duty per a physician’s order shall immediately notify their Division Commander and Chief of Police or designee when their restricted duty status changes in any way, and when they are available for full duty. The employee shall provide the Chief of Police or designee with a physician’s statement of release from light duty to full, unrestricted duty, or a physician’s order delineating any other change in their light duty status. Employees placed on any medication that may impact their ability to function normally must immediately inform their Division Commander and the Chief of Police or designee.

43.3 The Chief of Police or designee will, as needed, prepare a general job description for the employees of the Brawley Police Department for the purpose of allowing the physician 5c.1
25 treating an employee to specify exactly the types of duties an employee may or may not perform on light duty.

43.4 The City will attempt to provide light duty at the convenience of the City but only so long as such work is available.

ARTICLE 44 – QUALIFYING AT THE POLICE RANGE

44.1 The City shall pay each sworn officer required “to qualify” with their firearm(s) at the range, for all off-duty hours spent at the range, at the employee’s applicable overtime rate.

44.2 For this Article, “to qualify,” means a sworn officer will be firing/shooting required weapon(s) at the range for the purpose of training, testing, or qualifications.

ARTICLE 45 – OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT

45.1 To ensure that outside employment does not interfere with an employee’s work duties and/or availability during an emergency, all employees shall provide the Chief of Police or designee with the name and address of their current outside employer(s), the type of work, and the number of hours per week said employee will be working and the approximate length of said employment.

45.2 Any employee, whether currently or not currently employed by anyone (including selfemployment) other than the City of Brawley shall file with the Chief of Police a Notice of Intent to Work. The Notice of Intent to Work For Another Employer shall include the name and address of their business (if self-employed), current or prospective outside employer(s), the type of work, the number of hours per week, and approximate length of employment. The Chief of Police or designee will process the Notice of Intent to Work For Another Employer through the Office of the City Manager for consideration. Each employee engaged in approved outside employment shall file a Notice of Intent to continue in such employment prior to December 31st of each year.

45.3 The City may deny outside employment if aspects of the employment compromise the employee’s posture as an employee of the Police Department, creates a conflict of interest or the appearance thereof, undermines the public trust, or may be detrimental to the good image of the City of Brawley. Approval for outside employment shall be obtained prior to accepting any such employment, or creating one’s own business. 5c.1
26 ARTICLE 46 – LABOR/MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS

46.1 A labor/management committee between the City and the Association (consisting of three (3) City representatives and three (3) bargaining unit members) may meet on mutually-agreed upon times, dates, and places for the purpose of:

A. Discussing-non mandatory subjects of bargaining.

B. Exchanging general information of interest to the parties.

C. Engaging in problem-solving.

46.2 Nothing in this Article shall be construed to make any of these meetings a “meet and confer” session.

ARTICLE 47 – ADVANCE NOTICE

47.1 The City shall give reasonable advance written notice to the Association of any proposed change or new ordinance, rule, resolution, or regulation directly relating to matters within the scope of representation proposed to be adopted by the City Council.

ARTICLE 48 – MOU GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

48.1 These grievance procedures will be used to resolve employee complaints regarding alleged violations of this MOU.

48.2 The following matters are specifically excluded from the grievance procedures and may not be grieved under this section:

A. Performance evaluations or performance improvement plans; B. Deferred or denied merit-based salary increases;
C. Verbal or written counseling;
D. Any disciplinary action;
E. Challenges to the disciplinary process;
F. Matters for which there is a separate complaint process, such as complaints of harassment, including, but not limited to manner in which such complaints are addressed and whether corrective action results from such complaints; G. Policy decisions of the City Council;
H. Transfer without loss of pay;
I. Challenges to reclassification, layoff, and denial of reinstatement; and J. Matters for which there is a separate appeal right (such as decisions relating to conflicts of interest).

48.3 The following definitions apply for purposes of this Article only:
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27 A. Grievance. A claim brought by a bargaining unit member or the Association on behalf of specific bargaining unit member(s) alleging that the CITY has violated this MOU.

B. Grievance Procedure. The process by which the validity of a grievance is determined.

C. Representative. A person who does not otherwise have a role in the grievance process, and at the request of the employee or the City, is invited to participate in a grievance conference. This may include, at the employee’s request, an Association representative.

D. Working Day. A day that the City Hall Administrative Offices are open for business.

48.4 General guidelines:

A. Representation. An employee may have an Association representative present during the grievance process.

B. Retaliation. The City shall not retaliate against any employee because of their good faith use of or participation in the grievance procedure, including testifying as a witness in any grievance proceeding.

C. Time Periods. An aggrieved employee’s failure to fully comply with the requirements of any step of this grievance procedure will be deemed a waiver of the employee’s rights to continue in the grievance process. The aggrieved employee’s failure to submit the City’s decision to the next step of this grievance procedure within the time limit specified at any step will be deemed an acceptance of the decision rendered, ending the grievance process for that matter.

D. The City’s failure to communicate its decision on the grievance within the time limits specified at any step of this grievance procedure shall entitle the aggrieved employee to proceed to the next step in the process.

E. The time limits specified at any step in this grievance procedure may be extended by mutual, written agreement between the aggrieved employee and the City Manager or designee.

F. Time Off for Grievance Proceedings. Grievance conferences between management and the employee will normally be conducted during the employee’s regularly scheduled working hours, when feasible, at a mutually convenient time.

The aggrieved employee and their representative will be given reasonable time off, without loss of pay, to participate in grievance meetings. However, aggrieved employees and their representatives are not entitled to paid time off to prepare for such grievance meetings. An employee’s failure to appear for any scheduled conference without notification may, in the City’s discretion, result in the City’s denial of the grievance.

G. Referral to Alternate Supervisor. If a grievance concerns conduct by the aggrieved employee’s supervisor, and that supervisor would be responsible for hearing the employee’s grievance at any step in the procedure below, the City and the aggrieved employee may mutually agree to permit the employee to submit their 5c.1
28 grievance to the Department Head. If the grievance concerns conduct by the Department Head, the aggrieved employee may submit it to the City Manager or designee.

48.5 Grievances shall be handled in the following manner:

Step One (Informal Resolution): To initiate the grievance procedure, the aggrieved employee must inform their immediate supervisor of their grievance within ten (10) working days after the employee knows, or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should have known, of the events giving rise to the grievance. The aggrieved employee and their supervisor will discuss the grievance, and the supervisor shall investigate and attempt to resolve the matter. Within ten (10) working days of the discussion, the supervisor will issue a written decision to the aggrieved employee. If the aggrieved employee is not satisfied with the decision, they may proceed to the next step of the grievance procedure.

An employee’s failure to timely initiate the grievance procedure will be deemed a waiver of the grievance procedure and will bar further consideration of the employee’s grievance.

Step Two (Formal Resolution): If the aggrieved employee wishes to appeal the supervisor’s written decision, they must submit a formal written grievance to the Department Head within ten (10) working days after receipt of the written decision. The formal written grievance must be signed and dated by the aggrieved employee and must include the following:

A. The aggrieved employee’s name, job title, department, and contact information; B. A statement describing the event(s) underlying the grievance including the specific act or omission that gave rise to the alleged violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication and the date or dates of the alleged act or omission; C. A statement identifying the provision of the personnel ordinance, personnel policy, or Rule alleged to have been violated;
D. A statement identifying the relief sought by the aggrieved employee; E. The name of the aggrieved employee’s representative, if any; and F. A statement identifying any potential witnesses, documents, or evidence that may be considered.

An aggrieved employee’s failure to fully provide all required information may result in a delay or denial in processing their grievance.

Within ten (10) working days after receiving the formal written grievance, the Department Head (or designee) will meet with the aggrieved employee to discuss the grievance. Within ten (10) working days of the discussion, the Department Head (or 5c.1
29 designee) will issue a written decision to the aggrieved employee. If the aggrieved employee is not satisfied with the decision, they may proceed to the next step of the grievance procedure.

An aggrieved employee’s failure to timely initiate this step of the grievance procedure will be deemed a waiver of the grievance procedure and will bar further consideration of the employee’s grievance.

Step Three (Formal Resolution): If the aggrieved employee wishes to appeal the Department Head’s written decision, they must submit a formal written grievance to the City Manager or designee within ten (10) working days after receipt of the written decision. The formal written grievance must be signed and dated by the aggrieved employee and must include the following:

A. The aggrieved employee’s name, job title, department, and contact information;
B. B. A statement describing the event(s) underlying the grievance including the specific act or omission that gave rise to the alleged violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication and the date or dates of the alleged act or omission;
C. A statement identifying the provision of the personnel ordinance, personnel policy, or Rule alleged to have been violated;
D. A statement identifying the relief sought by the aggrieved employee; E. The name of the aggrieved employee’s representative, if any; and F. A statement identifying any potential witnesses, documents, or evidence that may be considered.

An aggrieved employee’s failure to fully provide all required information may result in a delay or denial in processing their grievance.

Within ten (10) working days after receiving the formal written grievance, the City Manager or designee will render a written decision to the employee. The City Manager’s or designee’s decision will be final and binding and no further appeal will be permitted.

Nothing in this section prohibits a more expeditious handling of the grievance.

48.6 An employee covered by this MOU may present a grievance directly and have such grievance adjusted without the intervention of the Association as long as the adjustment is not inconsistent with the terms of this MOU.
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30 In the event that an employee decides to file a grievance without Association representation, the Association shall be provided a copy of the grievance and the resolution of the grievance by the CITY.

48.7 The time limits of each step may be extended by mutual consent of the parties. If an extension is agreed to, the duration of the extension shall be in writing, and the statement shall be signed both parties involved at the step to be extended.

ARTICLE 49 – SUCCESSOR MOU

49.1 In the event the Association or the City desires to “meet and confer” in good faith on the provisions of a successor MOU, it shall serve upon the other party its written request to commence meeting and conferring in good faith at least one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the expiration of the current or rollover MOU. Negotiations shall commence at a time mutually agreeable to the parties.

ARTICLE 50 – DISCIPLINE OF AN EMPLOYEE

50.1 The City is committed to following the principles of progressive discipline. Disciplinary actions should be designed to fit the nature of the employee’s performance or conduct needing to be addressed. The particular action imposed shall depend on the severity of the conduct, the particular factual circumstances involved, the employee’s work history and previous formal disciplinary record, and take into consideration other incidents with comparable circumstances. For purposes of this article, a Working Day is defined as a day that the City Hall Administrative Offices are open for business.

50.2 Disciplinary Actions Defined
A. Oral or Written Warning
An oral or written warning is a tool by supervisors to address performance problems or minor instances of misconduct. An oral or written warning may be initiated at any time. When issuing an oral or written warning, the supervisor or manager will review with the employee the specific deficiencies in question, improvement needed, the City’s standards, and the employee’s expected behavior moving forward. The employee should be advised of the action that will be taken should they fail to achieve the improvement outlined within the time period specified. An oral or written warning is not appealable, but the employee may attach a written response for the Department Head to review and evaluate.

Written warnings will be kept in the supervisory file, rather than the official personnel file, and a copy given to the employee.
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31 B. Letter of Reprimand
A Letter of Reprimand is considered the lowest level of formal discipline. A Letter of Reprimand may be used for minor offenses warranting disciplinary action and/or to provide formal notice to the employee that the City will take further disciplinary action unless immediate, real and consistent improvement in performance is demonstrated. Any decision to issue a Letter of Reprimand should be reviewed by the Human Resources Department. The supervisor or manager issuing the Letter of Reprimand shall meet with the employee to discuss specific improvements required within a defined time period to avoid further disciplinary action, where applicable. A copy of the Letter of Reprimand will be placed in the employee’s official personnel file. A Letter of Reprimand is not appealable, but the employee may attach a written response for the Department Head to review and evaluate. The employee’s written response will be placed in the employee’s official personnel file.

C. Suspension
Suspension is the temporary removal of an employee from their duties without pay.

D. Reduction in Pay
A Reduction in Pay is a reduction in hourly salary for a limited and defined period of time. An example of this is a reduction in the employee’s step placement for a defined period for time that does not result in any classification change. The employee remains in their classification and continues to perform their regular and customary duties for the duration of the Reduction in Pay.

E. Involuntary Demotion
Involuntary Demotion is the movement of an employee from their current classification to a classification having a lower salary range. The employee must meet the minimum qualifications of the position to which they are demoting.

Involuntary Demotion is generally utilized as a disciplinary action when the employee has not been able to competently perform required duties of their classification but did not engage in misconduct that would preclude them from City employment. Involuntary Demotion may also be utilized as progressive disciplinary action.

F. Termination
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32 50.3 Examples of Misconduct
It is impossible to provide an exhaustive list of the types of impermissible conduct.

However, misconduct that may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge includes, but is not limited to, the following examples:

A. Violating this MOU, the City’s ordinances, regulations, rules, and/or City administrative policies and procedures, Brawley Police Department policies and procedures, or state or federal law;
B. Conviction of any felony or conviction of a misdemeanor that relates to the employee’s fitness to perform their assigned duties;
C. Disclosure of confidential or proprietary City information to unauthorized persons, employees, or organizations;
D. Misstatements or omissions of fact in completion of the employment application or to secure appointment to a position with the City; E. Insubordination, disobedience, or disrespect to proper authority, refusal or failure to perform assigned work, to comply with a lawful order, or to accept a reasonable and proper directive or assignment from an authorized supervisor;
F. Dishonesty or willful concealment of pertinent information; G. Falsification of records, including time and attendance records; H. Furnishing knowingly false information in the course of the employee’s duties and responsibilities;
I. Failing to meet job performance standards, inattention to duty, or failing to properly perform assigned job duties;
J. Failing to obtain and/or maintain any employment qualification, including licenses or certificates;
K. Sleeping on the job;
L. Carelessness, incompetence, inefficiency, or negligence; M. Failing to comply with safety standards;
N. Leaving the job without authorization;
O. Working overtime without authorization;
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33 P. Engaging in discourteous, disrespectful, or uncooperative treatment of other employees, City residents, other members of the community, customers, suppliers, or visitors;
Q. Interfering with another employee in the performance of their job duties; R. Willfully restricting duly assigned work output and/or encouraging others to do the same;
S. Unauthorized soliciting on CITY property;
T. Abusive, profane, or intemperate language or conduct directed toward or in the presence of others in the workplace;
U. Unauthorized possession of firearms, weapons, or explosives on City property, in a City vehicle, while in City uniform, or while on duty; V. Engaging in assault, battery, horseplay, or fighting while on duty or under the guise of office;
W. Gambling on City property or during working hours;
X. Improperly using City funds;
Y. Accepting or soliciting bribes, or engaging in extortion; Z. Receiving or accepting, directly or indirectly, any money, gift, reward, service, gratuity favor, hospitality, loan, or other consideration; AA.Using the influence of a position with the City for private gain or advantage, or using City time, facilities, equipment, or supplies for private gain or advantage; BB. Unauthorized use of City property, including for personal reasons or profit; CC. Theft, sabotage, or harm to City property or the personal property of another; DD.Failure to properly care for City property;
EE. Misappropriation of found property;
FF. Engaging in unauthorized outside employment, enterprise, or activity or authorized outside employment, enterprise, or activity which creates a conflict of interest with City work, negatively impacts the effective performance of City functions, or is not compatible with good public service or the interests of the City service;
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34 GG. Other conduct during or outside of working hours that causes or is reasonably expected to cause discredit to the City;
HH.Failing to report a work-related accident or injury immediately, or as soon as circumstances permit;
II. Excessive tardiness or unscheduled absenteeism for any reason whether or not reported; abuse of sick leave;
JJ. Failing to notify one's supervisor of absence and the reason for absence prior to the start of a shift; leaving City premises or one's assigned work area during working hours without permission; failure to abide by lunch or break periods or working unauthorized overtime; and/or
KK. Any other conduct of equal gravity to the reasons enumerated above, as determined by the City.

50.4 Pre-Disciplinary Procedure
Before the Appointing Authority files any order in writing proposing a punitive action against a bargaining unit member, the safeguards to the extent required by Skelly v. State Personnel Board (1975) 15 Cal. 3d 194 shall be followed. They include:

A. Notice of proposed action;
B. Reasons therefore;
C. A copy of the charges;
D. An opportunity to examine any material upon which the action is based and the right to respond either orally or in writing to the Appointing Authority imposing discipline. Skelly meetings shall be before the Assistant to the City Manager or their designee. The employee has the option to waive the right to a such a meeting before the Assistant to the City Manager or their designee.

50.5 Disciplinary Appeal Process
The employee may, within five (5) working days of receipt of the disciplinary action, present an appeal to the Human Resources Director for advisory arbitration. The parties, or their designated representatives, in good faith shall attempt to agree on an arbitrator.

If they are unable to agree within a reasonable time, either party may request the State Mediation and Conciliation Service to submit a list of seven (7) arbitrators. The parties shall select the arbitrator by alternately striking names (beginning with the Association) from a list until one (1) name remains. Such person shall then become the arbitrator.

The arbitrator so selected shall hold a hearing within a reasonable timeframe at a time and place convenient to the parties.
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PERFORMANCE EVALUATION DOCUMENTS
A. Performance Appraisal Report: See Pages 38 through 41.

B. On-Target Conference Report: See Page 42.

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$6,743.95

APPENDIXB

BRA WLEY POLICE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION

SALARYSCHEDULE
Step2
$7,081.16
EFFECTIVE JUL Y 1, 2026
Step 3 Step 4
$7,435.21 $7,806.98
Step 5
$8,197.33
Step 6*
$8,607.19
Step 6 is only obtainable after six (6) years of continuous service as a Police Sergeant anda satisfactory performance evaluation
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City of Brawley
City Council
June 16, 2026
Agenda Item No 5d

STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
From: Jonathan Blackstone, Interim Chief of Police
Prepared by: John Tang, Interim Assistant Chief
Subject: Potential Action to Review and Approve the AT&T Support & Maintenance Agreement and authorize payment in the amount of $46,015.44 for continued maintenance of the City’s VESTA 9 1 1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) system.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the AT&T VESTA 9 1 1 maintenance and support agreement for the term of March 27, 2026, through March 26, 2027, and authorize issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $46,015.44 to cover annual maintenance services and necessary UPS replacements. Staff further recommends that the Council approve sole-source procurement, as AT&T is the only authorized and certified provider capable of servicing the City’s proprietary VESTA call-handling system. Finally, staff recommends authorizing the Police Department to submit eligible expenses to the Cal OES 9-1-1 Division for reimbursement consideration.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The City of Brawley operates a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) within the Brawley Police Department, responsible for receiving all 9-1-1 emergency calls within the city and portions of the surrounding service area. Reliable operation of the 9-1-1 call handling system is essential to ensure immediate access to police, fire, and emergency medical services.

In 2018, the city installed the AT&T VESTA 9 1 1 Call Handling System, a proprietary platform widely used throughout California. Since installation, the system has served as the core of Brawley’s emergency communications infrastructure, providing call routing, caller location display, recording integration, and interface with state 9 1 1 network components. The VESTA platform is classified as mission-critical equipment, meaning any system outage could significantly impair public safety operations.

The City’s equipment is now entering its seventh year of continuous service, exceeding the industrystandard five-year refresh cycle used by most PSAPs. Normally, this system would have been upgraded as part of California’s transition to Next Generation 9 1 1 (NG9 1 1) technology—an initiative that replaces legacy 9 1 1 networks with IP-based routing and enhanced location services. However, statewide delays in the NG9 1 1 rollout have left many agencies, including Brawley, operating equipment longer than originally anticipated.
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Due to this extended life cycle, continuous maintenance support is necessary to ensure the system remains reliable. Without an active support agreement, the city would face several operational risks, including:
• Delays in response to system malfunctions or hardware failures • Inability to obtain replacement parts or software patches • Potential downtime affecting the City’s ability to process 9 1 1 calls • Loss of eligibility for Cal OES reimbursement of maintenance costs The vendor’s Statement of Work confirms that AT&T provides 24/7/365 full maintenance coverage, which includes parts, labor, software support, remote diagnostics, system monitoring, and both scheduled and remedial maintenance services. These services are critical in preventing interruptions to emergency call-taking operations and ensuring the system continues to meet required state and federal performance standards.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The total expenditure of $46,015.44 will be charged to the Police Department’s Communications operating budget. A full reimbursement from Cal OES is expected, but contingent upon their approval process.

ALTERNATIVES:

Approve the Agreement (Recommended)
• Ensures uninterrupted 9 1 1 operations and system support.

Do Not Approve
• Leaves the City without vendor support for its 9-1-1 system. • Creates a significant risk of service interruption or system failure.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. ATT Support Agreement

2. ATT Scope of Work

3. ATT Sole Source Letter
REPORT COORDINATED WITH (other than person preparing the staff report):

Staff, Title or Consultant, Agency
, , ,
REPORT APPROVAL(S):

Staff, Title or Consultant, Agency Status – Date of Status Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter, City Manager Approved - 6/12/2026 Silvia Luna, Finance Director Approved - 6/12/2026
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DATE 5/12/2026
AT&T Contact Robert Russo
Phone (951) 500-2130
Email [email protected]
Address 3580 Orange Street #104
Riverside, CA 92501
9-1-1 CPE BASIC TURN-KEY STAND-ALONE SYSTEM
Turn-key System
12 Months Maintenance $ 25,615.03
Backroom UPS Replacement Quantity 2 $ 14,274.00
Position UPS Replacement Quantity 3 $ 4,485.00
UPS $ 18,759.00
Tax 8.75% $ 1,641.41
SYSTEM SUPPORT PLAN TOTAL $ 25,615.03
This Quote Valid until 9/9/2026 TOTAL $ 46,015.44
Support Agreement Term: 03/27/2026 to 03/26/2027
Support Agreement Quote
Brawley PD
Support Agreement
5 Position VESTA
In the event the customer declines to authorize such replacement, AT&T will cease providing Service for such Equipment.

AT&T will continue to provide Service under the Support Plan for as long as parts are available on a commercially reasonable basis.

In the event repair parts are not readily available:

AT&T will advise customer and customer will have the option to replace the Equipment with a similar product.
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Extended Maintenance VESTA SOW
General
Equipment and Software shall be maintained in good operating condition to ensure the Continuing Standards of Performance prescribed criteria of Acceptance Testing of this Contract are met. The Contractor is responsible to maintain the equipment purchased under this Contract in good operating condition and shall always be responsive to the maintenance requirements of the PSAP. All such maintenance service, including parts, software support and labor. Maintenance includes Software Support.

Maintenance Coverage
The Contractor shall provide maintenance (labor and parts) and keep the equipment in good operating condition. Maintenance parts will be furnished by the Contractor and will be new or equivalent to new in performance when used for this equipment. Contractor is responsible for disposal of replaced parts removed during maintenance.

Contractor shall provide full maintenance coverage 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week, 365 days a year (24x7x365).

Upgrades and Planned Maintenance Down-Time
The proposed 9-1-1 CPE Systems shall not be adversely impacted by downtime planned maintenance. It is acceptable that individual components or elements have downtime for planned maintenance.

Planned Maintenance
Planned maintenance shall be performed in accordance with a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Contractor’s shall disclose any service impact, limitation or operational issue that may arise as a consequence of planned maintenance and shall propose mitigation for the known impact, limitations or operational issues as part of the SOP.

Remedial Maintenance
Contractors shall track the status of each Major and Minor Failure through the Trouble Ticket Log. Contractors shall provide the telephone number of their customer support center to each PSAP with whom they have a maintenance contract for reporting Major and Minor Failures. The Contractor’s customer support center telephone shall be answered 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week by a live person. The Contractor’s
customer support center will be responsible for coordinating the resources necessary to correct Major and Minor Failures and for accurately updating the Trouble Ticket Log.

Remote Maintenance
The Contractor shall provide maintenance as described herein:
1) Full diagnostic access to all major components of the 9-1-1 CPE System; 2) Capability to disable or enable system ports to bypass failed ports; 3) A list of the most frequently failed components and the success rate of remote reports for these components;
4) Capability to access accumulated statistics on 9-1-1 CPE System performance such as error messages, power failures, etc.;
5) Description of the ability and types of software that can be remotely updated/replaced; and 6) Confirmation that access to the system will be password protected. 5d.2
Public Safety Solutions Group
Robert Russo
T: (951) 500-2130
June 3, 2026
Brawley Police Department
351 Main Street
Brawley, Ca 92227-2497
Attn: Regina Kim
Re: Support/Maintenance Agreements for AT&T VESTA 9-1-1 Call Handling System To Whom It May Concern:

AT&T is the current equipment and maintenance provider of your current 9-1-1 VESTA solution for the city of Brawley.
 Your AT&T VESTA equipment originally shipped 2018 is reaching 9 years of production. No other provider can maintain or access the AT&T supported system without compromising the security and integrity of the system.  Maintenance take-over service for 9-1-1 call handling systems is not generally available. AT&T provides service to 404 of the 447 call handling solutions in the State of California. There is no existing provider of VESTA call handling that is trained/certified on the platform that can also support, including replacement hardware, your location with the 24x7x365 response time of AT&T.  AT&T currently is a Single Vendor Solution to Brawley Police via this Sole Source justification and is the only provider for this proprietary solution. In addition, only AT&T certified technicians are allowed to maintain and do any modifications specific to your AT&T 9-1-1 system.

Please do not hesitate to call with any questions you may have. I can be reached at (951) 500-2130.

Sincerely,
Robert Russo
AT&T Services, Inc.

Public Safety Solutions Group
[email protected]
(951) 500-2130
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City of Brawley
City Council
June 16, 2026
Agenda Item No 5e

STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
From: Silvia Luna, Finance Director
Prepared by: Silvia Luna, Finance Director
Subject: Bernardo Padilla Landscape and Lighting District RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution approving the Bernardo Padilla Assessment District direct charge for fiscal year 2026/2027
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Bernardo Padilla Landscape and Lighting District (LLD) was formed in 1993. The LLD is north of River Drive approximately 600 feet east of North Imperial Avenue. On August 9, 2016, the Imperial County Auditor-Controller’s Office notified the City of Brawley that all 129 parcels are now subject to the LLD parcel tax. For the fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, the assessment amount remains at $79.84 per parcel for a total annual assessment of $10,299.36 for the 129 parcels.

Annually, the City must take certain actions to allow the City to levy annual assessments pertaining to the LLD. These actions include adopting a Resolution and sending a direct charge notification to the County Assessor’s Office.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Anticipated revenues for $10,299.36 will be included in the FY 2026/27 budget and shall be deposited to the Bernardo Padilla LLD Fund in account number 241-511.100-410.100.

ALTERNATIVES:

No alternatives are recommended; the assessment was formed for landscape and lighting of the Bernardo Padilla subdivision which are paid for by the City of Brawley.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. 1. Resolution 2026-18 Confirming the Bernardo Padilla Subdivision Assessment District REPORT COORDINATED WITH (other than person preparing the staff report):

Staff, Title or Consultant, Agency
REPORT APPROVAL(S):

Staff, Title or Consultant, Agency Status – Date of Status Silvia Luna, Finance Director Approved - 6/12/2026
Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter, City Manager Approved - 6/12/2026 5e
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-18

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRAWLEY, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE

BERNARDO PADILLA SUBDIVISION LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27.

WHEREAS, a tentative map for a development known as Bernardo Padilla Subdivision has been approved by the City of Brawley; and:

WHEREAS, one condition of approval is the establishment of an assessment district to provide for the construction, operation, maintenance and servicing of the landscaping, lighting, and appurtenant facilities within the Bernardo Padilla Subdivision; and WHEREAS, on June 21, 1993, the City Council adopted Resolution 93-32 forming said assessment district; and
WHEREAS, on July 5, 1994, the City Council adopted resolution No. 94-41 amending the boundaries and assessment amount of said assessment district to reflect the approval of the final map for the second phase of the Bernardo Padilla Subdivision; and WHEREAS, on December 19, 1994, the City Council approved the Final Subdivision Map BTM 90- 20 Unit No. 3., and
WHEREAS, on or about August 8, 2011, the City Council was advised by the Imperial County Assessor that parcel APN 047-461-083-000 is a non-taxable parcel for fiscal year 2011-2012, but that said parcel may become taxable in the future; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2016, the City of Brawley was informed by the Imperial County AuditorsController’s Office that all 129 parcels are now taxable.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRAWLEY AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Improvements shall include landscaping, lighting, and appurtenant facilities as outlined in Resolution No. 94-01.

Section 2. The assessment district shall be known as the City of Brawley Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 and is located North of River Drive, approximately six hundred feet (600’) east of North Imperial Avenue.

Section 3. The assessment for fiscal year 2026/27 shall be $10,299.36, accounting for all taxable parcels (Exhibit A).
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APPROVED, PASSED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of Brawley held on the 16th day of June 2026.

CITY OF BRAWLEY, CALIFORNIA
____________________________
JJ Galvan, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF IMPERIAL

CITY OF BRAWLEY
I, Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk of the City of Brawley, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026-18 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Brawley, California, at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of June 2026, and that it was so adopted by the following roll call vote: m/s/c
AYES:

NAYES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

DATED: June 16, 2026 __ ___________________________
Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk
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City of Brawley
City Council
June 16, 2026
Agenda Item No. 5f

STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
From: Silvia Luna, Finance Director
Prepared by: Silvia Luna, Finance Director
Subject: Community Facility District Levies for Fiscal Year 2026/27 RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes for the various Community Facilities Districts within the City of Brawley for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Attached are the Annual City Council Resolutions and Administration Reports for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 authorizing the levy of special taxes for various Community Facilities Districts (CFD) within the City of Brawley’s jurisdiction.

Special Tax A may be collected on developed properties to pay for the acquisition or construction of facilities and the issuance of improvement bonds. To date, no bonds have been issued by the Districts for any Improvement Areas. Since Fiscal Year (FY) 2009/2010 per the direction of the City Council, the districts of Luckey Ranch (2007-1) and Springhouse (2007-2) are not to be levied the Special Tax A.

On July 20, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-37 permanently terminating the Special Tax A for La Paloma subdivision (2005-3), therefore, this assessment has been removed.

Special Tax B is collected on developed properties for (a) the maintenance of parks, parkways, and open spaces, (b) police and fire protection services, and (c) administrative expenses. The Tax B continues to be levied on all districts in conformance with prior City Council action.

CFD No. 2005-2 (Gateway) and CFD 2017-1 (Rancho Porter) have no developed residential properties within their CFD’s; therefore, no levies will occur in FY 2026/27.

The Adopted Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget will include anticipated revenues for each district as contained under each administration report. For Fiscal 2026/27 all the various Community Facilities Districts have been set to collect the maximum special tax levy.

The levy amount may be subject to the assigned maximum rate once all agreements and cost estimates are completed for the required improvements which may be deemed to require the assessment of the maximum allowable rate. However, such a change cannot take effect until the following tax year with the approval of the City Council.
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FISCAL IMPACT:

The Adopted FY 2026/27 Budget includes anticipated revenues for each District. The following chart summarizes the Special Tax B for maintenance and services by District.

ALTERNATIVES:

No alternatives are recommended, these CFD’s were formed for landscape, lighting, and public safety expenses associated with the various subdivisions which are paid for by the City of Brawley.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolutions 2026-
a. CFD 2005-1 Victoria Park
b. CFD 2005-3 La Paloma
c. CFD 2005-4 Latigo Ranch
d. CFD 2006-1 Malan Park
e. CFD 2007-1 Luckey Ranch
f. CFD 2007-2 Springhouse

2. FY 2026/2027 Administration Reports
g. CFD 2005-1 Victoria Park
h. CFD 2005-3 La Paloma
i. CFD 2005-4 Latigo Ranch
j. CFD 2006-1 Malan Park
k. CFD 2007-1 Luckey Ranch
l. CFD 2007-2 Springhouse
REPORT COORDINATED WITH (other than the person preparing the staff report):

None.

REPORT APPROVAL(S):

Staff, Title or Consultant, Agency Status – Date of Status Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter, City Manager Approved – 06/09/2026 5f
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-19

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BRAWLEY, CALIFORNIA ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 OF THE CITY

OF BRAWLEY (VICTORIA PARK) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027.

WHEREAS, the City of Brawley (the “City”) previously established Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 of the City of Brawley (Victoria Park) (“CFD No. 2005-1”) all pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, commencing with Government Code Section 53111 (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City acting as the legislative body of CFD No. 2005-1 is authorized pursuant to Resolution No. 2005-25 approved on June 7, 2005 (the “Resolution of Formation”) and the Ordinance Authorizing the Levy of the Special Tax adopted in connection therewith (the “Ordinance”) to levy a special tax on property in CFD No. 2005-1 to pay for the maintenance of certain real or other tangible property described in Resolution No. 2005-22 including all furnishings, equipment and supplies related thereto (collectively, the “District Facilities”), which District Facilities have a useful life of five years or longer and incidental expenses to be incurred in connection with and maintaining the District Facilities and forming and administering the District (the “District Incidental Expenses”) by the levy of special taxes for CFD No. 2005-1 pursuant to the Resolution of Formation; and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and appropriate that this City levy and collect the special taxes for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 for the purpose specified in the Ordinance, by the adoption of a resolution as specified by the Act and the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the special taxes being levied hereunder are at the same rate or at a lower rate than provided by the Ordinance; and

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BRAWLEY, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2. The special tax (“Special Tax”) is imposed without regard to property valuation and is levied in compliance with the Act and the Ordinance.

SECTION 3. In accordance with the Act and the Ordinance, there is hereby levied upon the parcels within the City which are not otherwise exempt from taxation under the Act or the Ordinance the special taxes for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 at the tax rates set forth in the report prepared by Finance DTA for CFD No. 2005-1 entitled “City of Brawley Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Victoria Park)”(the “Report”) submitted herewith, which rates do not exceed the maximum rates set forth in the Ordinance. After adoption of this Resolution, the City Manager, for the City, or his designee, may make any necessary modifications to these special taxes to correct any errors, omissions or inconsistencies in the listing or categorization of parcels to be taxed or in the amount to be charged to any category of parcels; provided, however, that any such modifications shall not result in an 5f.1
City of Brawley
Resolution No. 2026-
CFD Victoria Park Levy for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
Adopted: June 16, 2026

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