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## Recent meetings (17)

- [2026-11-03 — Brawley honors retiring Fire Chief Mike York, ratifies 3-year deal for new Chief Juan Rodelo, adopts Main Street stop signs](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/meetings/c05bf811-dc2f-4851-9276-3b844710a4cd): City Council
- [2026-10-20 — Council greenlights new stop signs at Main & North Plaza, ratifies storm emergency, and approves Cattle Call BBQ street closure](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/meetings/ebd8456a-f5e3-4a5a-b6be-40a43b44be7d): City Council
- [2026-10-06 — Brawley police Chief Jonathan Blackstone officially hired with 3-year, $153,500 contract](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/meetings/7742ea05-83d8-4c32-b1dc-2663ccdf84a2): City Council
- [2026-09-15 — Council funds rodeo cleanup crew, hands bus stop upkeep to ICTC, and buys small business time on Main Street](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/meetings/4c8c9b75-ded3-4ec9-9d73-616f98d6d795): City Council
- [2026-09-01 — Council vacates Fiesta Valle alley, clears way for 1603 Malan apartments, and waives fees for two community events](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/meetings/e816eade-8225-48df-9ffd-5262e166d06c): City Council
- [2026-08-18 — Brawley skips a costly city election, appoints Eric Montoya Reyes and Clyde Edgar Jr. to the Council](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/meetings/ac290df4-fea8-4cc2-bf4f-aeddba2bc844): City Council
- [2026-07-27 — Brawley council adopts $72 million budget, waives fees for derby and soccer, honors retiring officer](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/meetings/9adf1f6a-c359-488b-8e8c-1f3649166387): City Council
- [2026-07-07 — Residents demand data center moratorium return as council advances hydrant and fireworks ordinances](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/meetings/b6637689-0f94-4168-919e-f6a484064cdc): City Council
- [2026-06-16 — Brawley starts writing data center rules after emotional public input — and the pool finally reopens Saturday](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/meetings/fd4d834c-d7e9-440a-b141-55d30d52ddec): City Council
- [2026-06-02 — Brawley backs off data center moratorium — Council 3-2 directs staff to rewrite ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/meetings/c7a92cb1-809e-4a01-91cb-671223777072): City Council
- [2026-05-19 — Council approves earthquake emergency ratification and splits 3-2 on data center pause](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/meetings/c1654b7a-f041-4e39-9491-1afdd0b711d9): City Council
- [2026-05-05 — Council greenlights Downtown Specific Plan overhaul to make it easier to open businesses downtown](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/meetings/ae40a770-8a15-4f85-8da9-7f7d652da4bb): City Council
- [2026-04-21 — Council approves master fee updates but sends special event fees back for rework; veterans arch and Cesar Chavez renaming process get green light](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/meetings/97c1f309-a527-4dda-8307-e6a51aee0803): City Council
- [2026-04-07 — Council approves Taco Festival fee waiver over cost concerns, moves Brawley's growth plan forward](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/meetings/3fb72f65-7047-4ad4-9a58-11a382ab5d85): City Council
- [2026-02-03 — Brawley OKs $43K water plan update, new employee-of-month program, and towing card policy gets a look](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/meetings/0316992f-cfcc-4f67-92ab-aa6301205191): City Council
- [2026-01-20 — Downtown substance abuse facility sparks debate as council approves Dunes housing road costs and waives storage CUP fee](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/meetings/053737b0-1f95-4669-b4cc-e02cbaf668e9): City Council
- [2026-01-06 — Brawley explores new financing tool for growth, tables profanity rule, approves budget timeline](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/meetings/1ade92cf-0a76-45b9-a6a4-205550434067): City Council


## Civic issues (50)

- [Two-Way Stop Signs at Main Street and North Plaza](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/two-way-stop-signs-at-main-street-and-north-plaza): public-safety · priority: high
- [Assault Reported During Public Comment](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/assault-reported-during-public-comment): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Cattle Call BBQ Street Closure and Alcohol Service](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/cattle-call-bbq-street-closure-and-alcohol-service): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Tropical Storm Rachel Local Emergency](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/tropical-storm-rachel-local-emergency): public-safety · priority: high
- [New Finance Director Appointment](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/fire-chief-appointment): public-safety · priority: high
- [Building Inspection Authority Cleanup](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/building-inspection-authority-cleanup): zoning · priority: high
- [Regional Lifeguard Training Partnership](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/regional-lifeguard-training-partnership): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Highway 86 Corridor Safety Improvements](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/highway-86-corridor-safety-improvements): roads · priority: medium
- [Opportunity Zone Designation for Brawley](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/opportunity-zone-designation-for-brawley): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Permanent Police Chief Appointment](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/permanent-police-chief-appointment): public-safety · priority: high
- [Imperial County Water Workforce Pipeline](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/imperial-county-water-workforce-pipeline): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Event Fee Waiver Policy](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/fee-waivers-for-community-events): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Fire Department Leadership Transition](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/fire-department-leadership-transition): public-safety · priority: high
- [Brawley Connect App Performance](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/brawley-connect-app-performance): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [La Paloma Housing Development Fee Deferral](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/la-paloma-housing-development-fee-deferral): development · priority: high
- [Playground Equipment Grant Opportunity](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/fee-waivers-for-community-youth-programs): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Data Center Moratorium Withdrawn, Guidelines to Be Developed](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/data-center-moratorium-withdrawn-guidelines-to-be-developed): zoning · priority: critical
- [Best Road Reconstruction Funded Through SB 1](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/best-road-reconstruction-funded-through-sb-1): roads · priority: high
- [Skipping the city election saves ~$49,700](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/city-council-election): governance · priority: high
- [City Workforce Vacancies and Compensation](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/city-workforce-vacancies-and-compensation): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [2026 Imperial County Public Safety Citizens Initiative](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/2026-imperial-county-public-safety-citizens-initiative): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Cattle Call rodeo 70th anniversary and Sheriff work crews](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/cattle-call-rodeo-70th-anniversary-and-sheriff-work-crews): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Lion Center Pool Reopening](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/lion-center-pool-reopening): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Downtown Accessibility and Bus Station Amenities](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/ictc-takes-over-ivt-bus-stop-maintenance): roads · priority: medium
- [Domestic Violence Awareness and Support Services](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/domestic-violence-awareness-and-support-services): public-safety · priority: high
- [Main Street offsite improvement burden on small businesses](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/main-street-offsite-improvement-burden-on-small-businesses): development · priority: medium
- [Fiesta Valle alley vacation (AV25-01)](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/fiesta-valle-alley-vacation): development · priority: medium
- [Suicide Prevention Awareness Month](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/suicide-prevention-awareness-month): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Old water treatment plant redevelopment](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/old-water-treatment-plant-redevelopment): development · priority: medium
- [Water Treatment Plant emergency storm repair](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/water-treatment-plant-emergency-storm-repair): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Western Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/western-avenue-pedestrian-safety-improvements): roads · priority: medium
- [Fiscal Year 2026/27 city budget](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/fiscal-year-202627-city-budget): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Men's Mental Health Month Proclamation Deferred](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/mens-mental-health-month-proclamation-deferred): public-safety · priority: low
- [Plaza Park Decorative Lighting Revitalization](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/plaza-park-decorative-lighting-revitalization): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Fire Department Training and Mutual Aid](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/fire-department-training-and-mutual-aid): public-safety · priority: low
- [Illegal Fireworks Enforcement and Disposal](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/illegal-fireworks-enforcement-and-disposal): public-safety · priority: medium
- [SDSU Imperial Valley Brawley Campus Expansion](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/sdsu-imperial-valley-brawley-campus-expansion): schools · priority: medium
- [Hinojosa Park Stage and Dance Floor Memorial Project](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/hinojosa-park-stage-and-dance-floor-memorial-project): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Retirement of Police Agent Brian Harsany](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/retirement-of-police-agent-brian-harsany): public-safety · priority: low
- [Alleged Police Misconduct and Neighborhood Safety](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/alleged-police-misconduct-and-neighborhood-safety): public-safety · priority: high
- [Downtown Traffic and Pedestrian Crossing Safety](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/downtown-traffic-and-pedestrian-crossing-safety): roads · priority: medium
- [Highline Canal Fire](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/highline-canal-fire): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Western Avenue construction and Lion Center pool repairs](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/western-avenue-construction-and-lion-center-pool-repairs): roads · priority: high
- [Emergency Storm Drain Collapse Repair at North Imperial Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/emergency-storm-drain-collapse-repair-at-north-imperial-avenue): roads · priority: high
- [Salton Sea Restoration Progress](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/salton-sea-restoration-progress): environment · priority: medium
- [Fire Hydrant Maintenance and ISO Insurance Rating](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/fire-hydrant-maintenance-and-iso-insurance-rating): public-safety · priority: high
- [Earthquake Emergency Response and Recovery](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/earthquake-emergency-response-and-recovery): public-safety · priority: high
- [Hospital Merger Update (IVHD/ECRMC)](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/hospital-merger-update): public-safety · priority: high
- [Youth Wrestling Club Proposal](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/youth-wrestling-club): parks-rec · priority: low
- [AB 1423 Per-Mile Road Charge](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/issues/ab-1423-per-mile-road-charge): taxes-budget · priority: medium


## Development applications (14)

- [Offsite Improvement Deferral Extension — 899 Main Street](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/development/offsite-improvement-deferral-extension-899-main-street): other · approved
- [Apartment Development SP25-04 at 1603 Malan Street](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/development/apartment-development-at-1603-malan-street): site-plan · under-review
- [Peinado Family Rental Properties — 1198 G Street](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/development/peinado-family-rental-properties-1198-g-street): other · under-review
- [Alley Vacation AV25-01 — Fiesta Valle Subdivision](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/development/alley-vacation-fiesta-valle): other · approved
- [Rancho Porter Subdivision](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/development/rancho-porter): subdivision · approved
- [Ulloa Subdivision — Revised Final Tract Map (TM) 23-01](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/development/ulloa-subdivision-revised-final-tract-map-23-01): subdivision · approved
- [Rancho Los Lagos Specific Plan / Data Center Inquiry](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/development/rancho-los-lagos-specific-plan-data-center-inquiry): other · under-review
- [Large-Scale Data Center Moratorium — Ordinance No. 2026-03](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/development/large-scale-data-center-moratorium-ordinance-no-2026-03): other · tabled
- [La Paloma Subdivision Unit Nos. 1 and 2 Fee Deferral](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/development/la-paloma-subdivision-unit-nos-1-and-2-fee-deferral): other · approved
- [May 2026 Downtown Specific Plan Amendment (DT26-01, ZC26-04, SPA26-03)](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/development/may-2026-downtown-specific-plan): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Brawley Service Area Plan Update (Rancho Los Lagos annexation support)](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/development/brawley-service-area-plan-update): annexation · approved
- [Imperial County Lithium Valley Specific Plan / PEIR / Workforce Ordinance comment letter](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/development/imperial-county-lithium-valley-specific-plan-peir-workforce-ordinance-comment-le): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [The Dunes / Lucky Ranch Subdivision Right-of-Way Improvements](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/development/the-dunes-lucky-ranch-subdivision-right-of-way-improvements): other · approved
- [Conditional Use Permit 25-01 — Brawley Self Storage Caretaker Residence](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/development/conditional-use-permit-25-01-brawley-self-storage-caretaker-residence): conditional-use · conditions-required


## Community topics (50)

- [Data center moratorium](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/data-center-moratorium): zoning
- [1198 G Street rental project](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/1198-g-street-rental-project): development
- [Fiesta Valle alley vacation](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/fiesta-valle-alley-vacation): development
- [Cattle Call Royalty Court](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/cattle-call-royalty-court): community
- [Data Center Concerns](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/data-center-concerns): zoning
- [Assault investigation at 8805 Eastern Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/assault-investigation-at-8805-eastern-avenue): public-safety
- [Proposed downtown substance abuse facility](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/proposed-downtown-substance-abuse-facility): public-safety
- [Cattle Call BBQ G Street closure](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/cattle-call-bbq-g-street-closure): business-jobs
- [Appointment in lieu of election](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/appointment-in-lieu-of-election): elections
- [First responder raises and Measure J](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/first-responder-raises-and-measure-j): public-safety
- [899 Main Street deferral](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/899-main-street-deferral): development
- [Best Road and city maintenance](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/best-road-and-city-maintenance): roads
- [Developer certainty and permitting](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/developer-certainty-and-permitting): development
- [Police Misconduct and Abandoned Property Conditions](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/police-misconduct-and-abandoned-property-conditions): public-safety
- [Police Misconduct Allegation](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/police-misconduct-allegation): public-safety
- [Data Center Moratorium Recall](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/data-center-moratorium-recall): zoning
- [Special event fee schedule](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/special-event-fee-schedule): taxes-budget
- [Dunes right-of-way reimbursement agreement](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/dunes-right-of-way-reimbursement-agreement): development
- [Vehicle Towing Procedures](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/vehicle-towing-procedures): public-safety
- [Sheriff's work crew programs](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/sheriffs-work-crew-programs): public-safety
- [2026 Imperial County Public Safety Citizens Initiative](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/2026-imperial-county-public-safety-citizens-initiative): public-safety
- [Brawley Chamber of Commerce update](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/brawley-chamber-of-commerce-update): business-jobs
- [Cattle Call Rodeo 70th anniversary](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/cattle-call-rodeo-70th-anniversary): business-jobs
- [Downtown crosswalk and traffic safety](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/downtown-crosswalk-and-traffic-safety): roads
- [Senior services and cool centers](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/senior-services-and-cool-centers): parks-rec
- [Domestic Violence Awareness Month](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/domestic-violence-awareness-month): public-safety
- [Christ Community Church Fall Festival](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/christ-community-church-fall-festival): parks-rec
- [Imperial Valley College presidential search](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/imperial-valley-college-presidential-search): schools
- [Homeless enforcement and dog waste](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/homeless-enforcement-and-dog-waste): public-safety
- [Weastfield ballpark bathrooms](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/weastfield-ballpark-bathrooms): public-safety
- [National 4-H Week](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/national-4-h-week): community
- [Recycling business at 1329 East Main Street](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/recycling-business-at-1329-east-main-street): business-jobs
- [Bus station amenities and homelessness](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/bus-station-amenities-and-homelessness): public-safety
- [Data Center Workforce Standards](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/data-center-workforce-standards): zoning
- [Wright and Night Service Center — auto repair zoning](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/wright-and-night-service-center-auto-repair-zoning): zoning
- [Downtown Specific Plan amendment](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/downtown-specific-plan-amendment): zoning
- [Fire Association community safety outreach](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/fire-association-community-safety-outreach): public-safety
- [Plaza Park Decorative Lighting Revitalization](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/plaza-park-decorative-lighting-revitalization): parks-rec
- [Senior Center fee waiver](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/senior-center-fee-waiver): taxes-budget
- [Memorial Day walk](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/memorial-day-walk): parks-rec
- [Hinojosa Park Stage and Dance Floor](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/hinojosa-park-stage-and-dance-floor): parks-rec
- [Data Center Zoning and Water Capacity](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/data-center-zoning-and-water-capacity): zoning
- [Soap Box Derby fee waiver](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/soap-box-derby-fee-waiver): parks-rec
- [IVUSA soccer fee waiver](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/ivusa-soccer-fee-waiver): parks-rec
- [Memorial Day Event Commendation](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/memorial-day-event-commendation): parks-rec
- [La Paloma fee deferral](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/la-paloma-fee-deferral): development
- [Master fee schedule and development impact fees](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/master-fee-schedule-and-development-impact-fees): taxes-budget
- [Downtown permitting and fees](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/downtown-permitting-and-fees): development
- [Community event support](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/community-event-support): parks-rec
- [Community events and police support](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/community/community-events-and-police-support): public-safety


## Officials (8)

- [Joseph "J.J." Galvan](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/officials/joseph-jj-galvan): Mayor
- [Tim Kelley](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/officials/tim-kelley): Mayor Pro Tem
- [John Grass](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/officials/john-grass): Councilmember
- [Perry Monita](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/officials/perry-monita): Councilmember
- [Gil Rebollar](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/officials/gil-rebollar): Councilmember
- [Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/officials/rebecca-terrazas-baxter): City Manager — Administration
- [Ana Gutierrez](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/officials/ana-gutierrez): City Clerk — Administration
- [William S. Smerdon](https://californiarecord.org/brawley/officials/william-s-smerdon): City Attorney — Administration