Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Brawley public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in zoning with high priority
Building Inspection Authority Cleanup
The Peinado family's 1198 G Street rental project has been stuck for 11 months as city departments gave shifting water and sewer requirements. Council called it a systemic problem and directed staff to hold regular developer coordination meetings and meet with the family within ten days.
Downtown Specific Plan Amendment
The 2012 plan made it hard to open restaurants, retail and other businesses downtown, requiring pricey CUPs for uses that should be simple. The amendment expands by-right uses, adds a preferred-use incentive program with fee discounts, and rezones the 300 blocks of E, Main and G Streets. Council committed to a future discussion on easing even more CUP requirements.