INCORPORATED
JULY 26, 1957
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY
INCITY OFT
REGULAR MEETING
BRADBURY Tuesday, July 15, 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 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
PRESENT: Mayor Hale, Mayor Pro Tem Bruny and Councilmembers Bruce Lathrop, Richard Barakat, and Melodie Szymkowski.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF: City Manager Kevin Kearney, City Clerk Diane Jensen, Management Analyst Paulina Reyes, and City Attorney Cary Reisman.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Pro Tem Bruny made a motion to approve the agenda with Councilmember Barakat seconding that motion which passed unanimously, 5:0. 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.
Councilmember Lathrop will recuse himself during discussion of Agenda item #4 due to living within 500 feet of the property to be discussed. City Attorney Reisman stated he was no aware of any other potential conflicts.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Hale opened the meeting to Public Comment. There were no members of the public present.
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ACTION ITEMS*
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes: Regular Meeting, Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
• City Manager Kearney noted a correction to page 3; Section 6; Paragraph 2; second sentence:
"..approve Ordinance 398 with 'a few changes'..." Instead of "the following changes." b. Monthly Investment Report for the month of July, 2025. c. Resolution No. 25-16, Demands & Warrants for July, 2025. d. Appointment of Planning Commissioners for Districts 1, 3 and 5 e. Ordinance No. 398: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bradbury, California Amending Chapter 9.85 of the Bradbury Development Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units, Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, SB 9 Units, and Accessory Living Quarters and Amending Chapter 9.164 of the Bradbury Municipal Code Relating to Urban Lot Splits, and Funding that this Ordinance is Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to the Public Resources Code Section 2108.17 and Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 f. Ordinance No. 399: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bradbury, California Making Changes to the Bradbury Development Code to Implement Changes Required by the Sixth Cycle Housing Element and State Law and Making a Finding that the Ordinance is Exempt from CEQA Guidelines Section 15064(b)(3)
g. Resolution No. 25-17: Resolution to Incorporate a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act.
Mayor Pro Tem Bruny made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar and Councilmember ) Lathrop seconded the motion which passed 5:0.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-18: AMENDMENT NO. 8 EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND BURRTEC FOR A TO BE DETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME, A DISCUSSION ON
BURRTEC'S SERVICES, AND INFORMATION ON AN FRP PROCESS FOR WASTE HAULING
SERVICES
Following last month's City Council meeting, the Agreement between Burrtec and the City of Bradbury was not extended for five (5) years as written in Resolution No. 25-18 but for only three (3) months. Council wanted information on the cost and process of an RFP for other waste hauling services as well as a more in-depth breakdown of Burrtec's costs vs. revenue for the City of Bradbury.
City Manager Kearney explained the RFP process by using costs associated with another city comparable to the City of Bradbury. With a two (2) year time frame, an approximate $150K - $200K consultant fee, and a probable more expensive outcome than our current provider, the Council did not see the benefit of beginning an RFP process at this time. In addition, Council agreed that the service received from Burrtec was better that other providers they've used with other businesses.
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Councilmember Szymkowski made a motion to approve Resolution No. 25-18, Amendment No. 8, which extends the current Agreement between Burrtec and the City of Bradbury until June 30, 2030. Mayor Hale seconded the motion which passed 5:0.
4. PROPERTY AT 2302 ELDA STREET IN THE CITY OF BRADBURY CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC
NUISANCE TO ABATE OF WHICH IS APPROPRIATE UNDER THE POLICE POWERS OF THE CITY
Councilmember Lathrop recused himself from this Agenda item due to living within 500 feet of the subject (home) to be discussed.
Councilmember Barakat moved to approve Resolution No. 25-19 as written, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bruny. The motion passed 4-0. Before commencing with this project, Councilmember Barakat requested a detailed clean-up plan.
DISCUSSION ON IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROYAL OAKS DRIVE TRAIL IN THE CITY OF DUARTE
Before deciding how the City of Bradbury might contribute to this project, Council will wait until The Duarte Trail is completed. There was no action taken at this time.
6. DISCUSSION ON THE UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL RETREAT
The City Council retreat will be on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Bradbury City Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Topics for discussion:
a. Human Resources Goals
b. Fire Safety and Survivability
c. Goals for the City of Bradbury
MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER: None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL: None.
10. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: None.
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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 7:47 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 - REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ONLY
No members of the general public in attendance.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION REGARDING:
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).
Case #1: Informal litigation filed today. No name or case number yet.
Case #2: Proceed with litigation.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 7:52 p.m., the Regular Meeting was adjourned to a Regular Meeting at the Bradbury Civic Center, 600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008 on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
SIGNED BY:
08.19.2025
MAYOR DATE
City of Bradbury
08.19.2025
Diane Jensen DATE
City Clerk, City of Bradbury
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