INCORPORATED
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
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REGULAR MEETING
BRADBURY Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 7:00 P.M.
BRADBURY CIVIC CENTER
600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008
CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 lead by Mayor Pro Tem Hale.
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 and City Attorney Reisman.
Mayor Pro Tem Hale made a motion to excuse Councilmembers Bruny and Lewis from the meeting. Councilmember Lathrop seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Lathrop made a motion to approve the agenda with Mayor Pro Tem Hale seconding that motion which passed 3:0. 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.
City Attorney Reisman stated that he had not been made aware of any conflicts.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Barakat opened the meeting to Public Comments. There were no members of the public present.
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ACTION ITEMS*
2. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL
A. Minutes: Regular Meeting, Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
B. Monthly Investment Report for the month of January 16, 2024 C. Resolution No. 24-05. Demands & Warrants for February, 2024.
D. Budget Amendment for FY 2023-24 re: Bradbury Night Out E. Adopt, waive reading in full, and authorize reading by title only of Ordinance No. 390, and read the title of Ordinance No. 390, entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE II OF THE BRADBURY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATION TO COUNCILMANIC ELECTIONS AND REORGANIZATION."
It was moved to approve the Consent Calendar by Mayor Pro Tem Hale with Councilmember Lathrop seconding that motion which passed 3:0.
3. PRESENTATION - LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
The City's new Fire Chief, Steven Cabrera, introduced himself to the Council ( while providing updates on the LA County Fire Department.
A. Due to all of the rain in February, the Spinks Pile Burn Day has been rescheduled from to March 20th.
B. Short and Long-term goals are to reduce nonnative Eucalyptus trees by 50% to help reduce hazardous fuels.
C. Mention in Newsletter for residents to remove any Eucalyptus trees on their property.
DISCUSSION ON ADDING A NEW PET WASTE STATION ON THE NEWLY
ESTABLISHED LEMON AVENUE TRAIL
Staff recommended purchase and installation of a new pet waste station on the Lemon Avenue Trail. Cost for the station = $991.00. Removal of paint markings used during installation could push total cost up to $3,682.00. Council approved up to $1,000.00 to build station.
DISCUSSION ON THE UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL RETREAT
March gth at 8:00 am is the date for the Council Retreat. Because two councilmembers are absent, Council asked for City Manager Kearney to draft Agenda for meeting. City Manager will solicit feedback from Councilmembers and use it to create the final agenda for retreat.
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A. Council Retreat scheduled for March 9th at 8:00 am.
B. Spinks Burn Day rescheduled to March 20th. Council suggested sending an email to residents the day prior.
7. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY NONE.
8. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Barakat - Would like brief write-up from City Staff after attending a conference describing how the conference might benefit the City of Bradbury.
Mayor Pro Tem Hale -Wanted to discuss meeting with City of Monrovia's Police Chief and Emergency Shelter but will wait until Councilmembers Lewis and Bruny are present.
Councilmember Lathrop - Nothing to discuss.
Councilmember Bruny - ABSENT
Councilmember Lewis - ABSENT
10. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS -
A. Emergency Shelter in back parking lot to provide supplies, First-Aid, Food, HAM Radio
B. Discuss meeting between Mayor Pro Tem Hale, City Manager Kearney and Police Chief of the City of Monrovia.
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - Closed session began at 7:30 pm with Mayor Barakat, Mayor Pro Tem Hale, Councilmember Lathrop, City Manager Kearney and City Attorney Reisman in attendance.
PUBLIC COMMENT - REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ONLY - No Public Comment.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION REGARDING:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION. Pursuant to Government Code sec. 54956.9, (d)(1) Grow Monrovia v. City of Bradbury - L.A. Superior Court Case No. 23STCP00128
B. PENDING LITIGATION. Pending Litigation pursuant to Government pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to (
initiate litigation) (1 potential case).
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
1. Grow Monrovia v. City of Bradbury: Authorized Staff to negotiate and sign for settlement. Can bring back to Council at later date if necessary.
2. Pending Litigation: Council authorized City Attorney to file lawsuit.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:01 pm, Mayor Pro Tem Hale moved to adjourn the meeting and Councilmember Lathrop seconded the motion. The Regular City Council Meeting was adjourned to Bradbury Civic Center, 600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008 on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:00pm.
SIGNED BY:
03.19.2024
RICHARD G. BARAKAT, MAYOR DATE
City of Bradbury
ATTEST:
03.19.2024
DIANE JENSEN, CITY CLERK DATE
City of Bradbury
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