SCORHOHA
JULY 26. 1957
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY
IN CITY OFF
REGULAR MEETING
BRADBURY Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - 7:00 P.M.
BRADBURY CIVIC CENTER
600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bradbury was called to order by Mayor Hale at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
PRESENT: Mayor Hale, Mayor Pro Tem Bruny, Councilmembers Lathrop and Szymkowski.
ABSENT: Councilmember Barakat (joined at 7:14 p.m.)
STAFF: City Manager Kearney, City Clerk Jensen, Management Analyst Flores, and City Attorney Reisman.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Pro Tem Bruny made a motion to approve the agenda with Councilmember Lathrop seconding that motion which passed unanimously, 4:0. 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 he had not been made aware of any potential conflicts; however, during the Closed Session, there would be one.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Hale opened the meeting to Public Comment. Christina Lopez, Sr. Public Affairs Specialist with the South Coast Air Quality Management District introduced herself to the Councilmembers as she is the new area representative and point of contact. Public Comment was closed by the Mayor.
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ACTION ITEMS*
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 Council Member request 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, the motion will be deemed to "to waive the reading and adopt."
A. Minutes: Regular Meeting, Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
B. Monthly Investment Report for the month of February, 2025.
C. Resolution No. 25-03, Demands & Warrants for February, 2025.
D. Assignment Agreement Between the City of Bradbury, California and Foothill Transit for Proposition A Local Return Fund Exchange
E. Approval of the Contract Between the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the City of Bradbury for Contract Services
Resolution No. 25-02 - Authorization of Certain Town Officials and Staff Members to Order Deposits and Withdrawals from the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) It was moved to approve the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Lathrop with Mayor Pro Tem Bruny seconding that motion which passed 4:0.
3. 1271 LEMON AVENUE - CALIFORNIA AMERICAN WATER CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Hale opened and closed the Public Hearing with the recommendation to readdress it at the next Council meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
4. HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE ADOPTION RESOLUTION NO. 25-04 Aaron Pfannenstiel, the City's representative for Atlas Planning Solutions, made a presentation to the Council. *Councilmember Barakat joined the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Bruny made a motion to adopt the 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and making a CEQA Exemption Determination. Councilmember Lathrop seconded the motion which passed 5:0.
5. DISCUSSION ON BRADBURY NIGHT OUT AND APPROVAL OF CARTS JAZZ BAND
AND RENTING OF AN AUDIO SYSTEM
Councilmember Lathrop made a motion to rent the audio equipment from Pacific Productions for $900.00 and invite Carts to perform with a donation of $500.00. Councilmember Szymkowski seconded the motion, which passed 5:0.
City Manager Kearney explained to Council that some vendors have canceled due to the date for the event being "Juneteenth" which is a federal holiday. Staff will discuss this issue with the other vendors which could result in a new event date of June 12, 2025.
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MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Form 700 deadline is April 1st.
: 1550 Lemon Avenue to be completed by next week.
7. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY None.
8. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL None.
9. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
• Health and Safety Element Action Items and Policies
Extending Sewer Connection to 500 feet.
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
The Closed Session of the City Council of the City of Bradbury was called to order by Mayor Hale at 7:42 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
PRESENT: Mayor Hale, Mayor Pro Tem Bruny and Councilmembers Lathrop, Barakat and Szymkowski.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF: City Manager Kearney and City Attorney Reisman.
PUBLIC COMMENT - No members of the general public in attendance.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION REGARDING:
A. PENDING LITIGATION
Pending Litigation 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). 3 potential cases. *Councilmember Lathrop recused himself for the third item of discussion due to proximity.
Council considered litigation regarding three properties. Council authorized the City Attorney to commence prosecution if need be on all three (3.) 1st: Criminal and Civil
2^d: Civil Inspection Warrant to Start
3rá. Threaten and Possibly initiate Litigation or Cooperation.
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ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:10 p.m, the Regular Meeting was adjourned to a Regular Meeting at the Bradbury Civic Center, 600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008 on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
03.18.2025
3/24/2025
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City of Bradbury
ATTEST:
03.18.2025
Diane Jensen DATE
City Clerk, City of Bradbury
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