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- Crack fill machine purchase: The council approved the purchase of a Super Shot 125 crack-fill machine from Craftco Inc. in an amount not to exceed $78,574.19. The purchase was funded in the FY 2025–26 capital budget from Measure D and will allow the Public Works crew to perform crack sealing in-house. Motion recorded: moved by Councilman Keller and seconded by Councilmember John Grass; outcome approved by voice vote.

- B Street improvement project award: The council awarded the B Street improvement project (Eastern Avenue to Palm Avenue) to Rove Engineering for the low responsive bid amount of $525,572 with a 15% contingency for a total project budget of $604,407.80. Work includes micro milling, asphalt leveling, replacement of approximately 40 ADA ramps and storm inlet adjustments; construction was projected to start mid-October. Motion: moved by Councilman Grama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Galvan; outcome approved.

- Balancing change order — East Brawley Street maintenance: A balancing change order was authorized for the East Brawley Phase 1 street maintenance contract with American Asphalt to reconcile quantities and finalize the contract. Staff reported the contract increase was covered by the project contingency; the council authorized the change order (no additional appropriation required).

- Airport grant and engineering services: The council accepted a Federal Aviation Administration grant for apron crack sealing and authorized a professional engineering services agreement to proceed with the airport project. The FAA grant covered 95% of the project cost; the city’s local share was noted as small. The council approved the grant acceptance and engineering contract.

- Shopping-cart ordinance (first reading): The council approved the first reading of an ordinance (chapter 19J) regulating unauthorized removal and abandonment of shopping carts and establishing a requirement for owners to retrieve abandoned carts; the fine structure and compliance timeline were discussed and staff will return with final language for second reading.

- Camping and storage in public space (code amendment): The council approved amendments to Chapter 19 of the municipal code to address camping and storage of personal property in public spaces. The ordinance updates enforcement procedures, clarifies proof-of-permission for private-property encampments and sets signage and storage requirements; council approved on first reading/ordinance procedural vote as recorded.

Several of these items were described in staff reports as budgeted or covered by contingency funds; the council’s approvals in most cases authorized staff to execute contracts, change orders or grant documents so work can proceed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Brawley - City Council Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its Sept. 2 meeting the council approved multiple procurement and capital project items, accepted a federal airport grant and advanced two ordinances (shopping-cart first reading; camping/encampment ordinance amendment). The council approved a concept for a community stage at Hinojosa Park separately.","taxTitle","Brawley, Imperial County, California","taxId",53922,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476992,"Council approves concept to build community stage at Hinojosa Park honoring Miguel Miranda and Rosendo “Rusty” Garcia",1913,1826000,3739000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713950-999b0918c7d965e32920ba3290556dcb&start=1826&end=3739","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713950-999b0918c7d965e32920ba3290556dcb/thumbnail_1826000.jpg","/articles/6476992/Brawley/Imperial-County/California/Council-approves-concept-to-build-community-stage-at-Hinojosa-Park-honoring-Miguel-Miranda-and-Rosendo-Rusty-Garcia","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476992-430bfe7f7cb5cab7c78efa6275abaf57/orig.mp4?Expires=1776168905&Signature=nsaEw79R1wFJBa~E0NyhGrGPaPJ0LQjEgSNEcUj0RjzXpQpsot72dk57G~4VOslYg2aI-ivoyZbvczV3sWKcDZ1SMp05wox41RoY1wWMrDRd8q2EEa13gyzOvZb9SLWG~tGtcubZxr4TuOs7~jeyKHgnC-JC6qxagAnQQ2FWH440WagvIaWiFtDQzkv6wTiWvx1q8~GVJXEoqQp50E9MjKZwVje-0Jk6CHPbSZxJ0Ui8xSdfWulRbpDzGY6kQcoPiZuX7BNsEnsv7Qybxk-6XbjreO2Ur2g359LF6S0iSD9u0nC~YRXykV9L8zDxypW~SgVgt31vjt2osSHFNh2t1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brawley City Council voted Sept. 2 to approve in concept a community-led project to build a permanent stage and dance floor at Hinojosa Park in honor of community activists Miguel Miranda and Rosendo “Rusty” Garcia.

Eric Reyes, the project lead and longtime resident, described the group’s history and fundraising efforts. Reyes said the council had previously accepted the project concept in 2017 and that the community has pledged funds and volunteer labor; he asked the council to approve the concept again so funders will move forward. “We want to give a gift to our community in a park that we love,” Reyes said.

Reyes outlined a phased plan: construct the stage and dance floor first, and add a roof/cover and other amenities later. He said the project would follow all city, building and ADA requirements, and that the stage would be donated to and owned by the City of Brawley once complete. He estimated the full project could exceed $100,000 in today’s prices, with the community seeking a mix of private donors, foundation grants and volunteer labor. He said the project committee has commitments in hand and a fiscal sponsor/account to hold funds.

Hector Mesa, a representative of IBEW Local 569 and the Imperial County Building Trades Council, confirmed trades volunteers would assist and emphasized the group intended to donate labor where allowable without using city funds.

Council members asked about neighborhood concerns and project details. Reyes said he had surveyed neighbors and found about 87% support with concerns on parking, restroom conditions, decibel levels and event cut-off times; he said the committee would work on those issues and incorporate sound mitigation and time limits. Council members requested a timeline, proof-of-funds or restricted account information for donors, and a formal design to return to the council for final approval.

Mayor Reveler moved to approve the concept. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote; the council did not take a final design or funding action at this meeting. City staff and the project committee will pursue permitting, fundraising and a return presentation with design and a timeline for council approval of final plans.","A community-led effort to build a new stage and dance floor at Hinojosa Park received council approval in concept. Organizers will pursue fundraising, design and permits and return with a plan; the city will retain ownership of the facility once completed.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476994,"Imperial County elections official outlines switch to Voter’s Choice Act, cites faster results and voter flexibility",1191,648000,1839000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713950-999b0918c7d965e32920ba3290556dcb&start=648&end=1839","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713950-999b0918c7d965e32920ba3290556dcb/thumbnail_648000.jpg","/articles/6476994/Brawley/Imperial-County/California/Imperial-County-elections-official-outlines-switch-to-Voters-Choice-Act-cites-faster-results-and-voter-flexibility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476994-c5b04aa2222259d7d2c109969d3c881c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776168905&Signature=MehfY3FiXQHzCE0IjxoPSNXmTanS2kUnh-4-HRKwPgXtAI59F3mp4DNUp~mu4cQCS36cB~1E86WzUYCXYSunn8JWkzLTShLK4Edz8b0gXBEV9c7jS3PfhEjeCchtjvdaEnX6E8jvDzuDmJaIa20-Krk6NkWZWkraB1rLFqr7wRTmfmYwXeG2H5cC1Rn6hBiwOPQsUP5t8un3lUiQRZK5IzmJqOQEaFKWsfGX8Zw5csJ6m4gw5uMcQho~hk~YBS7y1W3A8--DuPM6GJdCNqGeqWPnMyomUfgbwiTegzMBTkpAeB8XRcpoAskBOGVo2RAurW66tMfTdbuGinEpUC8VLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lindsey Dale, the Imperial County Registrar of Voters, told the Brawley City Council on Sept. 2 that the county is preparing to implement the Voter’s Choice Act (VCA), moving away from traditional single-precinct polling sites to vote centers, expanded early voting and enhanced ballot-drop infrastructure.

Dale said the VCA was established by Senate Bill 450 in 2016 and described four VCA components: universal mailed ballots, secure drop boxes, the ability to vote at any vote center for the voter’s correct ballot, and expanded early in-person voting. “The Voter’s Choice Act…works to make elections more flexible and convenient for voters,” Dale said. She said Imperial County plans three primary 11-day vote centers in Brawley, Calexico and El Centro and additional shorter-duration centers across other communities to meet state requirements.

The registrar’s office told the council the county’s current problems processing provisional ballots contributed to long delays in final results in the last election. Dale said Imperial County processed roughly 5,500 provisional ballots in November and that each provisional ballot can take 10 to 12 minutes to verify. “Under the vote centers, this is going to significantly reduce the amount of provisional ballots that we will have to process,” she said, adding that fewer provisionals should shorten the time to complete vote counts.

Dale also described security and accessibility measures: all vote centers will be ADA compliant, have poll books with real-time voter registration access, and be sited near transit and well-lit parking. She explained the county checks 100% of vote-by-mail signatures and that staff will follow state guidance on any forthcoming voter ID rules. The office will offer Remote Accessible Vote by Mail (RAVBM) for voters who need electronic assistance to mark a ballot, and stressed it is not internet voting; ballots must be printed and returned for signature verification.

The registrar said public consultation is under way: an election administration plan is posted online in English and Spanish; public workshops were held in June and July; and the county scheduled a formal public hearing for Sept. 4 followed by a comment period expected to close in mid-September before submission to the Secretary of State. Dale said the office has worked with the Secretary of State through the planning process and expects to meet its filing requirements.

Council members asked about ballot security, signature verification and how the county would implement any future state voter ID requirements. Dale said elections staff perform yearly training on signature verification, check signatures for every mail ballot and contact voters when a signature does not match. On potential voter ID rules, she said the office would follow guidance from the Secretary of State. She encouraged residents to visit the registrar’s office or the county website for details and to participate in the public outreach process.

The county will begin additional community outreach to identify appropriate vote center locations in each city; Dale said Brawley should expect two vote centers (one 11-day site and one four-day site) as part of the county plan.","The Imperial County Registrar of Voters presented the county’s plan to move from traditional polling places to the Voter’s Choice Act model, explaining vote center locations, extended in-person voting, ballot security measures and a public-comment timeline.","actionData","errors"]

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