CITY OF BRAWLEY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
June 16, 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, Monita, Grass, Galvan
PRESENT VIA ZOOM:
ABSENT: Kelley
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved: m/s/c Grass/Monita/4-0 (Kelley Absent)
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.
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
Information provided, no action taken.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – 6:00 PM
INVOCATION: CM Grass
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: CM Monita
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 16, 2026.
a. Public Comments for items not on the Agenda.
Andrea Herrera, IVEDC light presentation.
Sam Couchman, 374 W K Street, Memorial Day Event.
Patty Carillio, 1109 Peacon, Data Center Moratorium
Juan Rodelo, Report on Operational Presence
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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.
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c. Special Presentation: Recognition of Adrian Ople, Planning Technician, as the City of Brawley Employee of the Month for May 2026
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4. PUBLIC Hearing
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.
Open: 7:03 pm
1. Sally Butler, 1025 Ridge Park
Closed: 7:06 pm
No Action Needed
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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.
Open: 7:13 pm
Closed: 7:15 pm
m/s/c Rebollar/Monita/4-0
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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.
Open: 7:24 pm
Closed: 7:25 pm
Approved with 1st draft
m/s/c Rebollar/Galvan/4-0
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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.
Open: 7:30 pm
Closed: 7:31 pm
m/s/c Grass/Monita/4-0
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
Approved: m/s/c Rebollar/Monita/4-0
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 June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes. b. Approved Accounts Payable: May 16, 2026, through May 29, 2026. c. Approved Ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Brawley Police Sergeants Association (BPSA) as presented. d. Approved 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
e. Approved Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-18: Confirming the Bernardo Padilla Subdivision Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District for FY 2026/27. f. Approved Adoption of 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
g. Approved Adoption of 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 h. Approved 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
i. Approved 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
j. Approved the Corrected Amount of $79,250.00 for the Previously Approved Purchase and Installation of a Generator for the Jones Tank Site
k. Approved Change Order No. 1 to the Traffic Signal Synchronization & Intelligent Transportation System Project.
l. Approved 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. m. Approved Adoption 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 Approving the Corresponding Budget Amendment as Necessary. n. Approved Proclamation Declaring June 2026 as Men’s Mental Health Month; Ceremonial Reading and Presentation Deferred.
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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.
m/s/c Grass/Rebollar/4-0
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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.
Public Comments
Irma Prado Gutierrez, 145 West B Street
Sally Butler, Ridgepark
Faviola Moreno, IVW 569 Representation
Steve Benson, Farmer
Hector Meza, 725 A Street, Certified Electrician IVW 569 m/s/c Grass/Monita/4-0
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7. CITY MANAGER REPORT
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8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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10. INFORMATIONAL REPORT
Mr. Doilez regarding public comments on violations. (Landlord) Mr. Mario Conde, President of Rotary Club – Appreciating June Men’s Mental Health United Desert Communities – In favor of Data Center
The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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Ana Gutierrez, City Clerk