City of Brawley

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2. 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 jramos@brawley-ca.gov or call 760-351-3048 any time before 2:00 PM, January 16, 2024.

   1. Public Comments for Items not on the Agenda

   2. Proclamation In Recognition of Gasper Gastelum Raya. Presented by Mayor Ramon Castro, City of Brawley City Council.

3. 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.

   1. Approve City Council Minutes: December 19, 2023.

   2. Approve Accounts Payable: December 23, 2023 to January 5, 2024.

   3. Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2023-19 Fire Department Bathroom Improvements for $2,824.50 and authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation.

4. CITY MANAGER REPORT

5. REGULAR BUSINESS

   1. Discussion and potential action to approve contract award to Top Builders Construction, for Project Specification No. 2023-16-A Re-Advertisement of Police Department Holding Cell Remodel. Project amount of $171,649.06 with 10% contingency of $17,164.91. Presented by Jimmy Duran, Chief of Police.

   2. Discussion and potential action to approve contract award to Western State Builders, Inc. for Project No. 2023 - 15 Scott Pace Park Play Equipment Improvement Project. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks and Recreation Manager.

   3. Discussion and potential action to approve Contract Change Order No. 2 to Project No. 2023-01 Lions Center Pool Rehabilitation Project for $32,600. Presented by Rachel Fonseca, Parks & Recreation Manager.

   4. Discussion and potential action regarding the formation of The City of Brawley Beautification and Safety Committee. Presented by George A. Nava, Council Member.

   5. Discussion and potential action to the creation and reintroduction of the Code Enforcement Position. Presented by George A. Nava, Council Member.

   6. Discussion of mitigation efforts to potential impacts on local businesses in the Main Street Construction project area. Presented by George A. Nava, Council Member.

   7. Discussion and potential action in submittal of Letter of Opposition to Assembly Bill 734. Presented by Gil Rebollar, Council Member.

6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

   1. Monthly Staffing Report for January, 2024.

7. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

9. CLOSED SESSION

   1. EXISTING LITIGATION (C.G.C. Section §54956.9)
      Conference with Legal Counsel— One (1) Case
      Name of Case: Vertical Bridge Development, LLC vs. City of Brawley.

   2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL LITIGATION (C.G.C §54956.9)
      Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of
      Section 54956.9: Two (2) Cases.3

   3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
      Property: Unspecified at this point.
      Agency negotiator: City Manager
      Negotiating parties: Clean Water Ventures
      Under negotiation: Potential acquisition of acreage

ADJOURNMENT: Regular Meeting February 06, 2024 @ 6:00 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.