Brawley City Council &

Successor Agency to

Brawley Community Redevelopment Agency

Agenda

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, December 17, 2013 @ 6:00 PM

Don Campbell, Mayor                            Alma Benavides, City Clerk

George A. Nava, Mayor Pro-Tempore    Jim Hamilton, City Treasurer

Donald L. Wharton, Council Member    Dennis H. Morita, City Attorney

Sam Couchman, Council Member Rosanna Bayon Moore, City Manager/

Helen M. Noriega, Council Member Executive Director

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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.

a. Introduction of Brawley Police Officer David Pham

3.CONSENT AGENDAItems 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 Minutes: November 19, 2013 Pp 4-7

November 25, 2013 (adjourned) Pp 8-9

December 5, 2013 Pp 10-12

b. Approve Accounts Payable: December 4, 2013 Pp 13-20

December 13, 2013 Pp 21

4. REGULAR BUSINESS

a.            Review and Authorize Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $85,220 with JBL Associates for the Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the La Paloma Bond Settlement Street Improvements Project. Pp 22-37

b.            Update on Alyce Gereaux Park Renovation Project, Review and Authorize Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. for the Preparation of Bidding Documents (Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimates) and Provision of Construction Support Services. Pp 38-39

c.            Mayoral Appointments to City Boards and Commissions Pp 40-42

5. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

a. Playground Safety and Risk Management Program – Richard Rubio, Parks & Recreation Director. Pp 43-47

b. Record of Building Permits, November 2013 – Francisco Soto, Building Official. Pp 48

8. TREASURER’S REPORT

9. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT

10. CITY CLERK’S REPORT

ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Initiation of Litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code §54956.9. There are three (3) potential cases.

ADJOURNMENT Next Regular Meeting, Tuesday, January 7, 2014 @ 6:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 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 @ 760-351-3080.