BRADBURY
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the City of Bradbury City Council
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Bradbury Civic Center
CALL TO ORDER - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bradbury was called to order by Mayor Barakat at 7:00pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL -
PRESENT: Mayor Barakat, Mayor Pro Tem Hale and Councilmember Lathrop.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Lewis and Bruny
STAFF: City Manager Kearney, City Clerk Jensen, Management Analyst Flores, City Planner Kasama, City Attorney Reisman (speakerphone), and Assistant City Attorney Kranitz.
Mayor Pro Tem Hale made a motion to excuse Councilmember Bruny and Councilmember Lewis. The motion was seconded by Mayor Barakat without any objections. Due to the absence of two councilmembers, City Manager Kearney recommended pulling agenda item #4 "Urgency Ordinance No. 385U as well as the Closed Session." Mayor Barakat made a motion to approve the amended agenda and Mayor Pro Tem Hale seconded the motion.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilmember Lathrop made a motion to approve the new agenda with Mayor Pro Tem Hale seconding that motion. Without any objections, the Council proceeded with the City of Bradbury business.
DISCLOSURE OF ITEMS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 1090 & 81000 ET.
SEQ. - In compliance with the California Political Reform Act, each City Councilmembers has the responsibility to disclose direct or indirect potential for a personal financial impact as a result of participation in the decision-making process concerning agenda items.
Via speakerphone, City Attorney Reisman stated there were no conflicts.
Public Comment - No Public Comments.
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ACTION ITEMS*
Consent Calendar Approval Before voting on the approval of the Consent Calendar. ( City Manager Kearney reported that Item #5 (Council Liaison appointments) in the June 20, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes was not clearly written. A revised and more clarified written version was presented to each Councilmember to read prior to the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Hale approved the newly clarified section and Mayor Barakat seconded. a. Minutes: Regular Meeting, Tuesday, June 20, 2023
b. Minutes: Special Meeting, Thursday, July 06, 2023.
C. Minutes: Regular Meeting, Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
d. Minutes: Special Meeting, Thursday, July 27, 2023.
e. Resolution No. 23-16: Demands & Warrants for August 15, 2023. f. Monthly Investment Report for the month of July 2023 i. Resolution No. 23-17: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Bradbury, California, designating Mario Flores as the Deputy City Clerk.
It was moved to approve the Consent Calendar by Mayor Pro Tem Hale with Mayor Barakat seconding that motion. Motion passed 3:0.
AYES: | Mayor Barakat, Mayor Pro Tem Hale and Councilmember Lathrop.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Bruny and Lewis.
3. Presentation by South /Coast AQMD Vice Chair Cacciotti reported on the many ways pollutants enter the air we breathe and the many ways AQMD works to prevent this from happening or becoming even worse. There are many programs which will help with this such as switching from gas tools and cars to electric. There are cash incentives as well.
4. Discussion on the City's Investment Policy: No final decisions were made on whether to keep the Investment Policy "as is" because Council decided to have the City Ireasurer review it first and wait for any recommendations. The subject will be readdressed at the next Council meeting in September.
5. Recap on Bradbury Night Out: City Manager Kearney discussed the success of the event. He also stated the attendance might be higher if the date of the event was changed to October when it's not so hot outside. It was agreed by Council to hold this discussion over until the next meeting when all five councilmembers are able to express their thoughts.
6. Matters from the City Manager: None.
7. Matters from the City Attorney: None.
Items for the City Council:
Mayor Barakat: None
Mayor Pro Tem Hale: Status of Wild Rose Project? Jones/Mayer attorney contacted opposing attorney regarding the settlement agreement. Opposing attorney volunteered to prepare it. Some residents have seen the draft.
Councilmember Lathrop None.
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9. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS None.
ADJOURNMENT At 7:34pm, Mayor Barakat moved to adjourn the meeting with all Councilmembers in favor. The Regular City Council meeting was adjourned to Bradbury Civic Center, 600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008 on Tuesday, September 19th at 7:00pm.
SIGNED BY:
S1l Santa 9-19-23
MAYOR RICHARD BARAKAT DATE
City of Bradbury
9.19.23 ERK DIANE JENSEN DATE
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