MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY
HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 25-20: Pursuant to Govemor Newsom's Executive Order N-25-20, the City is allowing Council Members, Staff and the public to participate in this City Council meeting by means of a Zoom video or telephone call.
Participants will be able to hear the entire proceedings (other than the Closed Session) and be able to speak during Public Comment, Public Hearing, and other authorized times. Members of the public must maintain silence and mute their microphones and telephones except during those times.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bradbury was called to order by Mayor Bruny at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mayor Bruny, Mayor Pro-Tem Lathrop (remote), Councilmembers Barakat, Hale and Lewis
ABSENT: None
STAFF: City Manager Kearney, City Attorney Reisman,
City Clerk Saldana and Management Analyst Musa
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilmember Barakat made a motion to approve the agenda to proceed with City business. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
DISCLOSURE OF ITEMS REQUIRED BY In compliance with the California Political Reform Act, each City GOV. CODE SECTION 1090 & 81000 Councilmember has the responsibility to disclose direct or ET SEQ,: indirect potential for a personal financial impact as a result of participation in the decision-making process concerning agenda items.
City Attorney Reisman stated that he was not aware of any conflicts of interest.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items on the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a Councilmember requests otherwise, in which case the item will be removed and considered by separate action. All
Resolutions and Ordinances for Second Reading on the
Consent Calendar are deemed to "waive further reading and adopt."
A. Minutes: Regular Meeting of April 19, 2022
B. Minutes: Special Meeting of May 3, 2022
C. Resolution No. 22-11: Demands & Warrants for May 2022 D. Monthly Investment Report for the month of April 2022 E. Approval of a First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Housing Element Update
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ITEM #C - DEMANDS & WARRANTS City Manager Kearney pulled item #C - Demands & Warrants PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: for May 2022 - from the Consent Calendar. Mr. Kearney stated that it is expected that the City Council will approve the Extension of the City Manager's Agreement (Agenda Item #4) tonight. Per Amendment No. 1 of the Employment Agreement, the City Manager shall receive an annual salary of $150,000 ($12,500/month) starting May 1, 2022. Staff revised Resolution No. 22-011 to reflect the City Manager's new salary, which also affects the contribution to PERS, and payroll taxes paid to the IRS and EDD.
MOTION TO APPROVE Councilmember Barakat made a motion to approve Resolution DEMANDS & WARRANTS: No. 22-011: Demands & Warrants for May 2022, as amended Councilmember Hale seconded the motion, which was carried by the following roll call vote:
APPROVED: AYES: Mayor Bruny, Mayor Pro-Tem Lathrop,
Councilmembers Barakat, Hale and Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion passed 5:0
MOTION TO APPROVE Councilmember Barakat made a motion to approve Consent CONSENT CALENDAR: Calendar Items A, B, D and E, as presented. Councilmember Hale seconded the motion, which was carried by the following roll call vote:
APPROVED: AYES: Mayor Bruny, Mayor Pro-Tem Lathrop,
Councilmembers Barakat, Hale and Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion passed 5:0
PROPOSED BUDGET FORECAST City Manager Kearney stated that the proposed draft budget for FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 is a snapshot of next year's budget forecast and it allows the City Council to discuss any priorities in the next fiscal year. The budget determines the City's resource priorities and sets the course for years to come. The City Council does that by linking the most important, highest priority items for the City to accomplish over the next year with the necessary resources. This budget forecast represents an opportunity for the City Council to review the financial picture before final adoption in June. Following tonight's meeting, Staff will incorporate any necessary changes and bring back the finalized budget for adoption by the City Council at the June meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and provide Staff with input and direction to prepare the final budget document. Once direction is received, Staff will present the finalized budget for adoption by the City Council at the June 21 meeting.
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POWER POINT PRESENTATION: The City Manager prepared a power point presentation, which included the following topics:
FY 2022-2023 Work Plan
• FY 2022-2023 Project Fund Activity by Fund
FY 2022-2023 Revenue Projections
FY 2022-2023 Expenditure Projections
Unreserved General Fund History
DISCUSSION: The following topis were discussed:
• A snapshot of the Budget for FY 2022-2023
• Significant Projects Completed in FY 2021-2022
Community Wildfire Protection Plan Finalization
• Recommended New Items Utilizing Restricted
• Recommended New Items Utilizing General Funds
RECOMMENDED NEW ITEMS Recommended New Items Utilizing General Funds include:
UTILIZING GENERAL FUNDS:
• Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Contract Increase
• City Attorney Retainer & Rates Increase
• City Engineering Rates Increase
• COLA Adjustments of 8.5% for Staff (City Clerk,
Management Analyst and Finance Director)
• Bradbury Night Out & Volunteer Appreciation Events
• Replacement of Aging City Street Signage
City Manager Kearney stated that Bradbury is currently
discussing expansion of the CSO Program (paid with restricted COPS/SLESF funds) to include another part-time CSO for
Bradbury. Further details will be shared with the Council as they become available.
City Manager Kearney stated that the budget to replace street signs is $10,000 to get the project started, but expects it will cost a lot more to complete the project. Councilmember
Barakat stated he does not like the cheap mounting and
brackets of the current street signs and recommended that staff check out street signs of neighboring cities.
Councilmember Barakat inquired if Bradbury paid off its unfunded liability with PERS. Staff confirmed that the City made a one-lump sum payment to PERS to pay off its
unfunded liability a few years ago.
Councilmember Lewis stated like every year he is asking for a table for each sewer fund.
Mayor Pro-Tem Lathrop stated that he would like the City to implement the California Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).
There are many actions to implement.
The City Council would like to find out more about
undergrounding Edison utilities utilizing Rule 20A funds.
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City Manager Kearney stated that Finance Director Suresh Malkani was present to answer any questions the Council may have.
Mayor Pro-Tem Lathrop asked Mr. Malkani if he had noticed anything "out of the ordinary" since he started working for the City last year. Mr. Malkani responded no.
ACTION TAKEN: City Manager Kearney stated that he will incorporate Council's input in the finalized budget to be adopted at the June meeting.
DISCUSION ON THE PREFERRED Management Analyst Musa stated that this item prompts a DISTRIBUTION METHOD OF discussion on the preferred distribution method of City Council AGENDA PACKETS: and Planning Commission agendas packets. The average City Council agenda packet is around 100 pages. Although it is difficult to determine actual costs, an example is based on Fed- Ex pricing, which would cost approximately $105 to print one agenda packet per person per meeting. Additionally, due to SB 1083 provisions, the City is now required to purchase recycled copy paper, which amounts to a 30% cost increase over non- recycled copy paper. Lastly, the price of one black toner cartridge is currently around $200 and the price of three (3) color toner cartridges (cyan, magenta and yellow) is more than $1,500. Staff replaces the black toner cartridge every month and color cartridges about every other month.
An alternate and potentially more long-term cost effective option would be to purchase tablets for City Councilmembers and Planning Commissioners for an approximate price of $400 per device to receive and view agenda packets digitally.
DISCUSSION: All of the City Councilmembers preferred to continue their agenda packets in paper format. City Manager Kearney
inquired if the City Council still wishes to receive the Planning Commission agendas packets as well. Councilmember Hale
stated that he would like to continue to get the Planning Commission agenda packets. The other
stated that the Planning Agenda would suffice.
DIRECTION TO STAFF: The City Council directed Staff to continue to distribute the City Council Agenda and Planning Commission Packets in paper format. Except for Councilmember Hale, the City Council will only receive a copy of the Planning Commission Agenda, not the entire agenda packet.
EXTENSION OF CITY MANAGER The City of Bradbury entered into an Employment Agreement EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT: with City Manager Kevin Kearney on April 18, 2017. The Agreement was in force and effect until April 30, 2022.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Per Amendment No. 1 of the Employment Agreement, the City Manager shall receive an annual salary of $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve an Extension of the City Manager Employment Agreement (Amendment No. 1) for the next five (5) years with the same terms and conditions other than the annual salary.
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DISCUSSION: Councilmember Barakat inquired if the City Manager was also going to receive a COLA increase on top of his substantial raise. City Manager Kearney replied no, only staff (City Clerk, Management Analyst and Finance Director) will receive a COLA increase in FY 2022-2023.
MOTION: Councilmember Hale made a motion to approve an Extension of the City Manager Employment Agreement (Amendment No. 1) for the next five (5) years with the same terms and conditions other than the annual salary. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion, which was carried by the following roll call vote:
APPROVED: AYES: Mayor Bruny, Mayor Pro-Tem Lathrop,
Councilmembers Barakat, Hale and Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion passed 5:0
MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER: City Manager Kearney stated that he will be on vacation from May 18-25, 2022 but can be reached on his cell phone.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY: City Attorney Reisman stated that he has a report for the Closed Session.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:
MAYOR BRUNY: Nothing to report
MAYOR PRO-TEM LATHROP: Nothing to report
COUNCILMEMBER BARAKAT: Nothing to report
COUNCILMEMBER HALE: Nothing to report
COUNCILMEMBER LEWIS: Nothing to report
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: Undergrounding of SCE utilities
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING None
CLOSED SESSION ONLY:
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: The City Council adjourned to a Closed Session to discuss the following:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel
Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (1) Case Name: CALIFORNIANS FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP, INC. V.
CITY OF BRADBURY
Case Number: Los Angeles Superior Court #22STCP01381
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Reisman reported that City Council met in Closed Session to discuss existing litigation. The discussion was informational only and no formal votes were taken.
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ADJOURNMENT: At 8:00 p.m. Mayor Bruny adjourned the meeting to a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Elzabers a Boury
MAYOR - CITY OF BRADBURY
ATTEST:
Claudia Saldana
CITY CLERK - CITY OF BRADBURY
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