INCORPORATED
JULY 26. 1957
ILCITY OFLE
BRADBURY
BRADBURY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
7:00 p.m.
BRADBURY
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Bradbury City Council
To be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025
at the Bradbury Civic Center
600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008
OPEN SESSION 7:00 PM
Each item on the agenda, no matter how described, shall be deemed to include any appropriate motion, whether to adopt a minute motion, resolution, payment of any bill, approval of any matter or action, or any other action. Items listed as "For Information" or "For Discussion" may also be subject of an "action" taken by the Board or a Committee at the same meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: Mayor Hale, Mayor Pro Tem Bruny, Councilmembers Lathrop, Barakat & Szymkowski.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Majority Vote of City Council to proceed with City Business DISCLOSURE OF ITEMS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 1090 & 81000 ET.SEQ.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Anyone wishing to address the City Council on any matter that is not on the agenda for a public hearing may do so at this time. Please state your name and address clearly for the record and limit your remarks to five (5) minutes.
Please note that while the City Council values your comments, the City Council cannot respond nor take action until such time as the matter may appear on a forthcoming agenda. Routine requests for action should be referred to City staff during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., at 626.358.3218.
The City of Bradbury will gladly accommodate disabled persons wishing to communicate at a city public meeting. Please call the City Manager at 626.358.3218 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting for special assistance.
Agenda - City Council of the City of Bradbury Pg. 1 Regular Meeting - October 21, 2025 ACTION ITEMS*
2. 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 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, the motion will be deemed to "to waive the reading and adopt."
A. Minutes: Regular Meeting, September 16, 2025.
B. Monthly Investment Report for the month of October, 2025.
C. Resolution No. 25-23, Demands & Warrants for October, 2025.
D. Appointment of Councilmember Barakat to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees
3. DISCUSSION ON UPZONING AND SENATE BILL 9
At the request of Council Member Lathrop, this item prompts a discussion on upzoning and Senate Bill 9. This is an informational discussion with no related action items or recommended action.
4. DISCUSSION ON USE OF CALRECYCLE FUNDS AND WATER REFILL STATION
IMPLEMENTATION
The City Council will consider options for using $19,662.17 in Cal Recycle grant funds to install a new water refill station. Staff is seeking direction on whether to move forward with one of two proposed locations, Lemon Avenue (North Trailhead) or Mt. Olive Drive, or with an instillation in partnership with the City of Duarte as part of their Royal Oaks trail improvement project. A preliminary cost estimate for installation is approximately $18,500, which would be fully covered by the grant funds.
5. DISCUSSION OF AN ANNUAL APPRECIATION EVENT
Staff is requesting City Council's input on the planning of the 2026 Annual Appreciation Event, which celebrates individuals who serve the community. Past events were held at local venues including 38 Degrees Ale House and The Derby. For 2026, Staff has identified Domenico's in Monrovia as a potential option but welcomes other suggestions. City Council direction is also requested on the preferred date, time, and location.
Agenda - City Council of the City of Bradbury Pg. 2 Regular Meeting - October 21, 2025
6. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
a. City Manager Vacation: Nov 24th - Dec. 5th
b. City Council Reorganization Next Meeting
7. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
8. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Hale
LA County City Selection Committee
So. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
Mayor Pro Tem Bruny
Duarte Education Foundation
Councilmember Lathrop
Duarte Community Education Council (CEC)
Councilmember Barakat
LA County Sanitation Districts
Foothill Transit
SGV Mosquito & Vector Control District
Councilmember Szymkowski
League of California Cities
SGV Council of Government
9. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT - REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ONLY
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION REGARDING:
A. PENDING LITIGATION
Pending Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1) (Litigation to which the City is a party has been initiated formally: City of Bradbury, etc. v.
Marlene Robertson et al. - Los Angeles Superior Court case no. 25NNCP00569).
Agenda - City Council of the City of Bradbury Pg. 3 Regular Meeting - October 21, 2025 ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council will adjourn to a Regular Meeting at the Bradbury Civic Center, 600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008 on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. *ACTION ITEMS: Regardless of a staff recommendation on any agenda item, the City Council will consider such matters, including action to approve, conditionally approve, reject or continue such item. Further information on each item may be procured from City Hall. ", Diane Jensen, City Clerk, hereby certify that I caused this agenda to be posted at the Bradbury City Hall entrance gate by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025." City Clerk - City of Bradbury
Agenda - City Council of the City of Bradbury Pg. 4 Regular Meeting - October 21, 2025 AGENDA ITEM NO. 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes: Regular Meeting, September 16, 2025.
B. Monthly Investment Report, October, 2025.
C. Reso. No. 25-23, Demands & Warrants, October, 2025.
D. Appointment of Councilmember Barakat to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees.
INCORPORATED
JULY 26. 1957
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY
REGULAR MEETING
BRADBURY Tuesday, September 16, 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 Richard T. Hale, Councilmember Bruce Lathrop, Councilmember Richard G. Barakat and Councilmember Melodie Szymkowski.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Bruny.
STAFF: City Manager Kevin Kearney, City Attorney Cary Reisman, City Clerk Diane Jensen, and Management Analyst Paulina Reyes.
Councilmember Barakat made a motion to excuse Mayor Pro Tem Bruny from the meeting with Mayor Hale seconding the motion. The motion passed 4:0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Barakat made a motion to approve the agenda with Mayor Hale seconding the 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 was not aware of any potential conflicts.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Hale opened the meeting to Public Comment. Debra Opp of 1849 Royal Oaks Drive discussed an ongoing noise problem from inhabitants of the rental house next door and requested the Council's suggestions on how to handle the problem. She will continue to report the noise to the Sheriff department and work with the City Manager.
CC Minutes
September 16, 2025
ACTION ITEMS*
2. 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 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, the motion will be deemed to "to waive the reading and adopt." A. Minutes: Regular Meeting, August 19, 2025.
B. Monthly Investment Report for the month of September, 2025.
C. Resolution No. 25-22, Demands & Warrants for September, 2025.
Mayor Hale made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar and Councilmember Barakat seconded the motion which passed 4:0.
3. HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM 8.C. - DEVELOP PRE-APPROVED PLANS FOR DETACHED ADUs TO STREAMLINE APPROVAL
The City of Bradbury must develop pre-approved plans for detached ADU's in order to comply with the Housing Element's checklist. Through an RFP process to find architects, renderings and drawings, the City could choose to develop its own ADU plans or it can partner with groups like the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity (SGVHfH), who already have pre-approved ADU plans and are willing to share them with the City of Bradbury at no cost. Also, the City Council would like to include ADU building plans that have more fire-resistant features such as sprinklers and metal roofs.
Ultimately, the City Council would like the ADU building plans to require more fire- resistant materials such as sprinklers.
4. APPROVAL OF SERVICES WITH VERONICA TAM AND ASSOCIATES FOR HOUSING
ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ASSISTANCE FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $17,600
The City's Housing Element includes State-mandated programs. To assist with developing information and resource materials for several 2021-2029 Housing Element programs, Staff recommended contracting with Veronica Tam and Associates, a consultant previously used successfully on similar Housing work. The proposed budget will not exceed $17,600.
Councilmember Barakat made a motion to approve the services of Veronica Tam and Associates, not to exceed $17,600.00 and Councilmember Szymkowski seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously 4:0.
CC Minutes
September 16, 2025
5. APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY SYSTEM UPGRADE TO EVERBRIDGE AT A YEARLY COST OF $5,000
Staff compared the current emergency notification system, Blackboard Connect, with Everbridge. At the Public Satety Committee meeting on August 14, 2025, it was recommended that City Council approve the Everbridge $5000.00 purchase and subsequent annual billings. They, and for City Council to authorize its $5,000 purchase.
Councilmember Szymkowski made a motion to approve the purchase which was seconded by Councilmember Lathrop. The motion passed unanimously, 4:0.
6. DISCUSSION ON USE OF CALRECYCLE FUNDS
The City has $19,662.17 in restricted funds from the Cal Recycle Beverage Container Recycling Grant. Council directed the City Manager to consult with the City of Duarte for project ideas or potential partnerships on their new Royal Oaks Trail project. If another water station is installed, the top of Mount Olive Drive and the Lemon Cut-Thru Trail are the best two locations due to water availability.
Councilmember Barakat also recommended regular maintenance of all water stations to address hard-water buildup and debris.
7. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER: Out of office 09.17.25 to 09.19.25.
8. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY None.
9. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL: None.
10. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: "Downsizing" and SB9.
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 7:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
PRESENT: Mayor Richard T. Hale, Councilmember Bruce Lathrop, Councilmember Richard G. Barakat and Councilmember Melodie Szymkowski.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Bruny.
STAFF: City Manager Kearney and City Attorney Reisman.
Councilmember Barakat made a motion to excuse Mayor Pro Tem Bruny from the meeting with Mayor Hale seconding that motion. The motion passed 4:0 CC Minutes
September 16, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENT - REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ONLY
No members of the general public in attendance.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION REGARDING:
A. CITY'S NEGOTIATIORS TO CONSIDER THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OR REAL PROPERTY by or for the City, in order to grant authority to its negotiators regarding the price and terms of payment for the purchase or lease of the property described as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 8527-001-001, 8527- 001-008, 8527-001-009, and 8527-001-012 (formally Oak View Estates Project) City negotiators: Kevin Kearney and Cary S. Reisman; Person(s) to negotiate with: Property owner(s) or their agents.
The Council instructed the City Manager as how to proceed. No formal purchase offers or other instructions were issued at this time.
B. PENDING LITIGATION
Pending Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (Litigation to which the City is a party has been initiated formally: City of Bradbury, etc. v. Marlene Robertson et al. - Los Angeles Superior Court case no. 25NNCP00569).
Informative only. No formal votes were requested or taken.
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957 (b)(4)
Title: City Engineer (RKA Consulting Group)
The Council instructed the City Manager as to how to proceed with the evaluation.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:25 p.m., Councilmember Lathrop made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Councilmember Barakat seconded that motion, which passed unanimously 4:0. The Regular Meeting was adjourned to a Regular Meeting at the Bradbury Civic Center, 600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008 on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
SIGNED BY:
10.21.2025
Richard T. Hale, Jr. DATE
Mayor, City of Bradbury
ATTEST:
10.21.2025
Diane Jensen DATE
City Clerk, City of Bradbury
CC Minutes
September 16, 2025
City of Bradbury
Monthly Investment Report
Sep-25
CASH ON DEPOSIT BY ACCOUNT CASH & INVESTMENTS ON DEPOSIT BY FUND Bank Accounts: Amount Maturity Interest Rate Funds Amount Wells Fargo Bank - General Checking 50,328.17 General Fund (101) $4,953,573.37 Utility Users Tax Fund (102) $512,421.74
Deposits Fund (103) ($2,850.31)
Investments: Long Term Planning Fee Fund (112) $14,196.21 Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) $ 3,625,658.28 4.269% Technology Fee Fund (113) $5,551.84 Gas Tax Fund (200) $0.00
Medallion Bank $ 250,897.00 08/19/2027 SB 1 Gas Tax Fund (201) BMO Bank of NA $ 252,840.00 10/14/2025 5.35% Prop A Fund (203) $25,381.59 Bank of America $ 249,781.00 07/17/2026 4.70% Prop C Fund (204) $10,000.00 Treasury Bills $ 1,062,298.29 10/2/2025 3.85% TDA Fund (205) Treasury Bills 254,465.75 1/15/2027 4.15% Sewer Fund (206) Treasury Bills $ 419,091.96 1/31/2028 4.20% STPL Fund (208) Recycling Grant Fund (209) $14,662.17
Measure R Fund (210) $0.00
Measure M Fund (212) $14,000.87
Measure W Fund (213) $0.00
COPS Fund (215) $583,397.33
Total [$ 6,165,360.45] Total [$6,165,360.45
I hereby certify that there are sufficient funds available to meet the City's obligations for the next three (3) months.
This report is prepared in accordance with the guidelines established in the Staterent of Investment Policy adopted August 18, 2024 Submitted By: Reviewed By:
17K 10/16/25
Laurie Stiver
City Manager Date City Treasurer Date
City of Bradbury (BBY)
Budget Revenue Report
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
7/1/2025 to 09/30/2025
Operating Expenses
Actual - FY
GL Account
25/26
101-11-6100
101-11-6500 0%
101-12-5010 27%
101-12-5100 19%
101-12-6020 2,783 55 1%
101-12-6025 393 9%
101-12-6050 1,224 - 0%
101-12-6440 900 900 25%
101-13-5010 24%
101-13-5100 25%
101-13-6020 45%
101-13-6040 500 0%
101-13-6050 200 0%
101-13-6210 - 500 0%
101-13-6220 79 100
101-13-6225
101-14-5010
101-14-6210 500
101-14-6230
101-14-7010
101-14-7020
101-14-7040 700 750
101-15-6125
101-15-7020
101-15-7070
101-15-7075
101-15-7080
101-15-7450
101-16-5010
101-16-5100
101-16-6010
101-16-6020 40
101-16-6040
101-16-6050
101-16-6120
101-16-6200
101-16-6210
101-16-6230
101-16-6240
101-16-6241
101-16-6242 80
101-16-6250
101-16-6300
101-16-6400
101-16-6415
101-16-6440
101-16-6450 93
101-16-6460
101-16-6470|
101-16-7031
101-19-7230
101-20-6120|
101-20-6210
101-20-7210
101-20-7220
101-20-7240|
101-21-7015
101-21-7020|
101-21-7025
City of Bradbury (BBY)
Budget Revenue Report
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
7/1/2025 to 09/30/2025
Operating Expenses
GL Account Account Description Variance
101-21-7035 Mt.Olive Entrance Maintenance 8,117 2,194 22% 101-21-7045 Lemon/RO Horse Trail 1,987 509 20%
101-21-7060 Street Tree Trimming 4,705 51%
101-21-7751 New Lemon Cut Thru Trail 4,859 30%
101-23-6210 Public Safety Special Departmental Suppli 2 0% 101-23-7410 Contract Services Sheriff 17%
101-23-7420 City Hall Security 2,696 29%
101-23-7450 Code Enforcement 3,643 300
101-24-6010 Emrgncy Mgmt Seminars & Training 43 50 0%
101-24-6030 Emrgncy Mgmt Memberships & Dues 900 900 111% 101-24-6470 Emrgncy Mgmt Maintenance & Supplies 0%
101-24-6480 Civic Center Generator 4,377 0%
101-25-7000 Animal Control Services 18%
101-30-6030 General Memberships & Dues 17%
101-48-7750 Bradbury Road Project
331,201 26%
102-42-7630 UUT: NDES Storm Water Compliance 0%
102-42-7631 UUT: RH/SGRWM Joint Powers Authority 46%
113-20-7040 Tech Non-Capitalized Equipment
113-20-7730 Tech Funds: Website 0%
113-20-8120 Tech Funds: Cap Equpmnt-Server & Copier 2%
200-48-6400 Gas Tax: Utilities-Select System 38%
200-48-6410 Gas Tax: Street Lights 17%
200-48-7000 PW Contract Services 0%
200-48-7290 Gas Tax: Street Sweeping 12%
200-48-7750 Gas Tax: Bradbury Road Project
201-48-7750
203-00-7600
204-20-6030 338
204-40-7325 17%
204-48-7750
205-48-7045
208-48-7750
209-35-7300 0%
209-00-7320
210-48-7750
212-48-7750
213-42-7630 0%
215-23-7411 0%
42,266 12%
City of Bradbury (BBY)
Budget Revenue Report
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
7/1/2025 to 09/30/2025
Operating Revenues
Actual - FY Actual - FY
GL Account Account Description Budget Variance
24/25 25/26
101-00-4010 Property Tax-Current Secured 530,771 0%
: 0%
101-00-4030 Property Tax-Current Unsecured 19,123
101-00-4060 PSAF 11,688 2,333 19%
101-00-4070 Delinquent Taxes 0%
101-00-4100 Sales & Use Tax 14%
101-00-4110 Franchise Fee-Cable TV 0%
101-00-4111 Cable TV DIVCA (PEG) 18%
101-00-4120 Franchise Fee-SC Edison 0%
101-00-4130 Franchise Fee-SC Refuse
101-00-4140 Franchise Fee-SC Gas Co. 0%
101-00-4150 Franchise Fee-Cal Am Water 0%
101-00-4160 AB939 Refuse Admin. Fee 0%
101-00-4190 Real Property Transfer Tax 4%
101-00-4200 Motor Vehicle In-Lieu 1%
101-00-4210 Dist & Bail Forfieture 78 200 39%
101-00-4220 Fines-City
101-00-4350 Business License 35%
101-00-4360 Movie & TV Permits 0%
101-00-4370 Bedroom License Fee 5%
101-00-4410 Variances & CUPs 0%
101-00-4420 Lot Line Adjustment/Zone Changes .... 500 0% 101-00-4440 Subdivisions/Lot Splits 500 0%
101-00-4460 Planning Dept. Review 0%
101-00-4470 Building Construction Permits 11%
101-00-4480 Building Plan Check Fees 1%
101-00-4485 Landscape Plan Check Permit Fee 0%
101-00-4490 Green Code Compliance 2%
101-00-4500 Civic Center Rental Fee 900 0%
101-00-4530 Environmental & Other Fees 371 0%
101-00-4540 City Engineering Plan Check & Inspection 5% 101-00-4545 NDES Fee 991 0%
101-00-4600 General Interest Income 9%
101-00-4700 Sales of Maps & Publications/Copies 110 50 0% 101-00-4710 Certificate of Occupancy 0%
101-00-4720 Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) Fee 2% 101-00-4730 Building Standards Commision (B.S.C) Fees 6% 101-00-4740 Issuance Fee 53%
101-00-4800 Other Revenue 548 0%
101-00-4850 Cal-Am Loan Repayment 100%
101-00-4900 Reimbursements
101-00-4920 Sale of Prop. A Funds -
1,884,308 89,602 1,453,570
102-00-4600 UUT: Interest Income 25,000
112-00-4490 Long Term Planning Fee 1,000
112-00-4600 Long Term Planning: Interest Income 600
113-00-4520 Technology Fee 9,000 |
113-00-4600 Techn Fee: Interest Income 400
200-48-4260 Gas Tax 30,000
200-48-4600 Gas Tax Interest 33 50
201-00-4260 SB1 Gas Taxes 24,000
201-00-4600 SB1: Interest Income 900
203-40-4260 Prop. A Funds 22,000
203-00-4600 Prop. A: Interest Income 4,500
City of Bradbury (BBY)
Budget Revenue Report
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
7/1/2025 to 09/30/2025
Operating Revenues
GL Account Actual - FY Actual - FY Budget Variance
Account Description
24/25 25/26
204-48-4260 Prop. C Funds 19,349 5,080 20,000 25%
204-48-4600 Prop. C: Interest 1,874 2,500 0%
205-48-4260 TDA Funds 5,000 5,000 0%
205-48-4600 TDA Interest 78 100 0%
208-00-4600 STPL - Interest Income 37 50 0%
209-00-4260 Recycling Grant Funds 5,000 5,000 0%
209-00-4600 Recycling Grant: Interest 972 1,200 0%
210-48-4260 Measure R Funds 14,509 14,000 27%
210-48-4600 Measure R: Interest 1,883 2,500 0%
4,320 15,000
212-48-4260 Measure M 16,438 29%
212-00-4600 Measure M: Interest Income 3,566 4,500 0%
213-48-4260 Measure W 54,031 50,000 0%
215-23-4260 COPs Funds 196,067 195,000 0%
215-00-4600 COPS Fund: Interest Income 22,937 30,000 0% 217-00-4600 County Park Grant Fund: Interest Income 766 500 0% 219-00-4600 CWPP: Interest Income 365 1,000 0%
453,228 35,370 463,800 8%
RESOLUTION 25-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY, CA., APPROVES THE OCTOBER, 2025 DEMANDS & WARRANTS FOR EFT/ACH PAYMENTS TOTALING $4,978.06 and REGULAR CHECKS #18277 - 18291, ACH/EFT, PAYROLL, & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TOTALING $92,641.15 FOR A COMBINED TOTAL OF $97,619.21.
Section 1. PRE-RELEASE CHECKS/ACH/EFT
That the demands as set forth hereinafter are approved & warrants authorized to be drawn from the General Checking account for checks from said demands in the amount of $4,978.06 during the month of October, 2025 CHECK # VENDOR/INVOICE DESCRIPTION SUBTOTAL TOTAL PAID
ACH/EFT
Staff Health Insurance - October 2025
EFT Pay Aetna Ins. CM - Kearney (family) 101.12.5100 $ 2,164.69
10.02.25 nv. 12623443 CC-Jensen (single) 101.13.5100 $ 1,223.19 3,860.21 MA - Reyes (single) 101.16.5100 $ 472.33
ACH Pay California Building Q3 2025 Commissions Report
$ 17.10
10.06.25 Standards Acct. 101.20.7220
Staff Dental Insurance - October 2025
ACH Pay Delta Dental CM - Kearney (family) 101.12.5100 $ 70.86
10.02.25 Inv. BE006743572 CC-Jensen (single) 101.13.5100 $ 40.74 $ 152.34 MA - Reyes (single) 101.16.5100 $ 40.74
EFT Pay Frontier Monthly Fire Alarm Line
10.15.25 09/22/25 to 10/21/25 Acct. 101.23.7420 $ 87.56 EFT Pay So. CA Edison 600 Winston Ave. City Hall 505.93
08.22.25-09.22.25 Acct. 101.16.6400 $
10.11.25 EFT Pay So. CA Edison 2298 Gardi Street
$ 47.53
10.11.25 08.22.25-09.22.25 Acct. 200.48.6400
EFT Pay So Cal Gas 600 Winston Ave. City Hall
$ 15.90
10.11.25 08.23.25-09.22.25 Acct. 101.16.6400
EFT Pay Spectrum Office Internet 09.23.25 - 10.22.25 171.25 Acct.101.16.6230 $
10.11.25 Inv. 0101050092325
Employee Life Insurance - October 2025
ACH Pay The Standard Ins. CM - Kearney 101.12.5100 $ 9.65
10.02.25 CC-Jensen 101.13.5100 $ 9.65 $ 28.95
MA - Reyes 101.16.5100 $ 9.65
Employee Vision - October 2025
ACH Pay VSP Insurance CM - Kearney (family) 101.12.5100 $ 61.07
10.02.25 Inv. 823684350
CC- Jensen (single) 101.13.5100 $ 23.66 $ 108.39
MA - Reyes (single) 101.16.5100 $ 23.66
SECTION 1 $ 4,995.16
Demands Warrants 25-23 1 October 21, 2025
Section 2. REGULAR CHECKS
That the demands as set forth hereinafter are approved and warrants authorized to be drawn from the General Checking account for the regular checks from said demands in the amount of $28,906.08 during the month of October, 2025.
18277 Burrtec Waste Street Sweeping - 9/25 417.92
Inv. N01819827 Acct. 200.48.7290 $
California Contract City Annual Dues 7/25-6/26
18278 Cities Association Acct. 101.30.6030 $ 2,000.00
Inv. 515823
Cary Reisman, Atty. League of California Cities Conference/Parking 18279 $725.00 + $45.00 $ 770.00
Reimbursement Acct. 101.15.7080
Transportation Services (Prop C) -Sept. 2025
18280 City of Monrovia
Inv. 2600386 Inv. 2600386 Sept. 2025 704.07
$ 1,408.14
Inv. 2600450 Oct. 2025 704.07
Citation Processing
Acct. 101.23.6210
18281 Data Ticket, Inc.
August, 2025 - Inv. 184018 1.3
$ 1.95
September, 2025 - Inv. 185200 0.65
Harbor Toxic Upstream FY 25-26
Acct. 102.42.7630
Gateway Waste
18282 Management Authority City Cost Share $ 1,288.55
Inv. HTU-25-09 GWMA Admin Fee 5% $ 64.43 $ 1,401.43
GWMA Indirect Admin Fee 3.76% $ 48.45
L.A. County Sheriff Temple Station -September 25
18283 $ 12,690.25
Inv. 260484TZ Acct. 101-23-7410
18284 Marioposa Tree Inc. Tree Risk Assessment Evaluation 225.00 $
Inv. 4126 Acct. 101.21.7060
Pasadena Humane Animal Control Services September'25
18285 Society $ 1,073.93
Acct. 101.25.7000
SEP2025Bradbury
Post Alarm Services City Hall Monthly Fire Alarm 11/25 151.36 18286 $
Inv. 1851032 Acct. 101-23-7420
18287 Suresh Malkani City's Accounting Service Sept. 2025 $ 2,145.90 Acct. 101.14.5010
U.S. Bank Custody Safekeeping Fees 9/25 35.75
18288 Acct. 101.14.7010 $
#386000224
City Engineers
August, 2025
RKA City Engineering Services
18289 Inv. 36413 $ 808.50
Acct. 101.19.7230
Inv. 36412 $ 5,370.75
Development Project $ 4,562.25
cct. 101.19.723
Urban Graffiti Graffiti removed on Braewood Dr. Wall $ 245.00 18290 Inv. PRVBR 22506 Acct. 101.23.7450
Permit Reimbursement 1,120.06
18291 DB Roofing, Inc. Acct. 101.00.4900 $
SECTION 2 $ 28,906.08
Demands Warrants 25-23 October 21, 2025
Section 3. ACH + EFT
That the demands as set forth hereinafter are approved and warrants authorized to be drawn from the General Checking Account for payments from demands in the amount of $33,010.69 during the month of October, 2025.
EFT Pay al American Wate 1775 Woodlyn Lane 09/25 $ 2,395.63
10.23.25 0.21001998802 Acct. 200.48.6400
EFT Pay Cal American Water 600 Winston Ave. 09/25
$ 429.80
10.23.25 No. 210019989065 Acct. 101.16.6400
EFT Pay Cal American Water 2410 Mt. Olive Ln. IRRIG. 09/25 $ 131.02
10.23.25 No.210020461222 Acct. 200.48.6400
EFT Pay 301 Mt. Olive St. IRRIG 09/25 375.91
Cal 202 ar $
10.23.25 Acct. 200.48.6400
EFT Pay Cal American Water 2256 Gardi Street 09/25 $ 135.86
10.23.25 No. 210019919035 Acct. 200.48.6400
ACH Pay Consensus E-Fax - September'25 10.00
$
10.23.25 Inv. #3470473 Acct. 101.16.6230
ACH Pay Coverall ffice Cleaning - October'2
$ 394.00
10.23.25 Inv. 1000341080 cct. 101.16.64
ACH Pay Dept. Conservation Fee Report Seismic Hazard Mapping Fee $ 18.93
10.23.25 Q3 2025 Acct. 101.20.7220
ACH Pay Hotel JPIA conf. $299.97
10.23.25 Diane Jensen Council Mig Binders $34.01 $ 546.82 Reimbursement Mileage RT JPIA Conf./Office Travel 242.7 x.70=$169.89 4 Cases Water $42.95
ACH Pay Everbridge, Inc. City of Bradbury Emergency Response Communication System
10.23.25 Annual Fee $ 5,080.28
Inv. M90544 Acct. 101.24.6470
Jones-Mayer City Attorney - September '25
Inv. 132195 Monthly Retainer 101.15.7020 3,200.00
Inv. 132196 150 Deodar 101.15.7070 $ 3,770.42
ACH Pay Inv. 132197 2302 Elda St 101.15.7070 $ 8.75
$ 7,388.67
10.23.25 Inv. 132419 Code Enforcement 101.15.7450 $ 94.50 Inv. 132420 Oak View Estates 101.15.7070 $ 252.00
Inv. 132421 Zoning/General Plan 101.15.6125 63.00
ACH Pay Monthly Cell Phone - Oct. '25
Kevin Kearney Acct. 101.12.6440 $ 75.00
10.23.25 ACH Pay LA - RICS Regional Monthly Radio Communications 9/25 $ 20.00
10.23.25 BRADBURY FY 25/26-03 Acct. 101.24.6470
ACH Pay Roundtrip JPIA Conference
Paulina Reyes 192 miles x .70 = 134.40 158.20
Roundtrip SGVCMA mtg $
10.23.25 Mileage Reimbursement Acct. 101.16.6050 34 miles x .70= 23.80 Demands Warrants 25-23 3 October 21, 2025
Weekly Landscaping Services 10/25
tr. 19760 Clty Hall 101.21.7020 $ 251.73
lov. 19760 R.O.North 101.21.7015 $ 484.07
ACH Pay Priority Land Inv. 19760 Mt. Olive Dr 101.21.7035 $ 648.08฿
10.23.25 Services
Inv. 19760 Lemon Trail 101.21.7045 $ 169.61 $ 2,363.24
Inv. 19760 New Lemon Trail 101.21.7751 $ 414.75
Inv. 19678 Repalred broken pipe Gardi Park;
Repaired drip pipes R. Oaks $ 395.00
EFT Pay So. Ca Edison 600 Winston 09/25
Acct. 200.48.6410 $ 1,114.14
10.23.25 Streetlights
ACH Pay TeamLogic IT IT Monthly Maintenance 10/25 $ 820.00
10.23.25 Inv. 10117 Acct. 101.16.6230
U.S. Bank Visa Card - September '25
DocuSign Annual Renewal 25/26 $ 120.00
Kevin Kearney Acot. 113.20.8120
EFT PAY DropBox Monthly Fee
Visa Bill $ 19.99
10.23.25 Acct. 113.20.7040
7904 $ 204.69
Pasadena Star News Monthly Fee $ 18.00
Acct. 101.30.6030
Reimbursables $
Acct. 101.00.4900 46.70
Kardo Locksmith fix CH front door $ 354.63
Acct. 101.16.6470
EFT PAY Paulina Reyes
Visa BIlL 3 New Rapid Radios $ 549.99| $ 1,204.59
10.23.25 Acct. 101.24.6470
8546
OMNI Hotel JPIA Conf. Deposit $ 299.97
Acct. 101.16.6040
Staples: Sharp Toners Qty. 4 $ 840.86
Acct. 101.16.6200
OMNI Hotel IPIA Cont. Deposit
$ 299.97
Acct. 101.13.6040
Staples: Office Printer Paper $ 42.79
Acct. 101.16.6200
EFT PAY Diane Jensen
AMZ: Doggy Waste Bags $ 1,459.34
10.23.25 Visa BiLL Acct. 102.42.7630 UUT
6814 $ 70.38
Indoor Flea/Mosquito spray
Acct. 101.16.6460
Broadvoice Monthly Office Voicemail $ 165.34
Acct. 101.16.6440
T-Moblle Office HotSpot - June
40.00 Acct. 113.20.8120
Professional Consulting
Plan Check Services 9/25
Acct. 101.20.7220 3,959.57
Inv. 50-10071
ACH Pay VCA
10.23.25 The Code Group Retainer J. Kasama
Acct. 101.20.7210 $ 3,900.00 $ 8,684.57
Inv. 50-10003
5-Hours J. Kasama
Acct. 101.20.7210 $ 825.00
Inv. 50-10003
SECTION 3 $ 33,010.69
Demands Warrants 25-23 4 October 21, 2025
SECTION 4. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/TAX WITH HOLDINGS/SALARIES That the demands as set forth in Section 4 are approved and warrants authorized to be drawn from the General Checking Account for payments from said demands in the amount of $32,406.10 during the month of October, CM - Kevin Kearney
101.12.5010 $2,915.54
ACH Pay CC - Diane Jensen $1,034.26 $
CAL PERS 101.13.5100 4,800.76
10.26.25 MA - Paulina Reye $850.96
101.16.510
State Tax $1,513.22
EFT Pay 101.00.2011
EDD 1,848.75
10.26.25 SDI
101.00.2011 $335.53
Federal Tax
101.00.2011 $2,691.50
EFT Pay Social Security
IRS $3,308.34 $ 6,840.70
10.26.25 101.00.2011
Medicare $840.86
101.00.2011
Salary $16,960.67
ACH Kevin Kearney 101.12.5010
10.26.25 City Manager 12,665.49
Taxes
101.00.2011 $4,295.18
Salary $6,583.42
101.13.5010
Taxes
101.00.2011 $1,213.67
ACH Diane Jensen 2,359.53
PERS $
10.26.25 City Clerk 101.13.5100 $510.22
Plan 457 $2,500.00
101.13.5100
(employee's portion)
Salary
101.16.5010 $5,416.66
Taxes
ACH Paulina Reyes $1,106.00
101.00.2011 $ 3,890.87
10.26.25 Management Analyst
PERS
101.16.5100 $419.79
(employee's portion)
SECTION 4 $ 32,406.10
Demands Warrants 25-23 5 October 21, 2025
City of Bradbury, Title Print Name
ATTEST:
Diane Jensen
City Clerk, City of Bradbury
I, Diane Jensen, City Clerk, hereby certify that Resolution No. 25-23, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Bradbury, CA at a Regular meeting held on the 21st day of October, 2025 by the following roll call vote:"
Mayor Richard Hale
Mayor Pro Tem Bruny
Councilmember Lathrop
Councilmember Barakat
Councilmember Szymkowski
Diane Jensen, City Clerk
City of Bradbury
Reso. No. 25-23 6 October 21, 2025
Richard T. Hale, Jr., Mayor (District 1)
Elizabeth Bruny, Mayor Pro-Tern (District 5)
CITY O F Richard G. Barakat, Councilmember (District 1) Melodie Szymkowski, Councilmember (District 2)
BRADBURY Bruce Lathrop, Councilmember (District 3)
City of Bradbury
Agenda Memo
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Diane Jensen, City Clerk
DATE: October 21, 2025
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER BARAKAT TO THE SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SUMMARY
Staff has been informed that Councilmember Barakat's four-year term on the Board of Trustees for the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will end on December 31, 2025.
It is recommended that the City Council reappoint Councilmember Barakat to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees for a four-year term starting on January 5, 2026.
ANALYSIS
The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District is dedicated to delivering high- quality vector control services to protect residents from mosquito-borne illnesses. Established in 1989, this District's mission includes public education, mosquito surveillance, and control measures. It also emphasizes collaboration and communication with property owners, community groups, social and political organizations, and other governmental agencies to support these goals.
The District's Board of Trustees convenes once a month at their West Covina office.
Currently, Councilmember Barakat serves on the Board, with his term expiring on December 31, 2025.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council reappoint Councilmember Barakat to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees for a four-year term, effective January 5, 2026.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 10.21.25 AGENDA ITEM # 2
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3
UPZONING & SENATE BILL 9
At the request of Council Member Lathrop, this
item prompts a discussion on upzoning and
Senate Bill 9. This is an informational discussion
with no related action items or recommended
action.
Richard T. Hale, Mayor (District 1)
Elizabeth Bruny, Mayor Pro Tem (District 5)
Melodie Szymkowski, Council Member (District 2)
Richard Barakat, Council Member (District 3
BRADBURY Bruce Lathrop, Council Member (District 4
City of Bradbury
Agenda Memo
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Kevin Kearney, City Manager
Jim Kasama, City Planner
Lisa Kranitz, Assistant City Attorney
DATE: October 21, 2025
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION ON UPZONING AND SENATE BILL 9
ATTACHMENT: 1) Senate Bill 9 Fact Sheet
SUMMARY
At the request of Council Member Lathrop, this item prompts a discussion on upzoning and Senate Bill 9. This is an informational discussion with no related action items or recommended action.
DISCUSSION
Upzoning
Upzoning is a commonly used term in urban planning that describes an alteration to a community's zoning code to allow increased capacity for development. The most frequently used term to describe the effect of upzoning is density. In fact, to many people, upzoning is synonymous with new density. Increased height limits, lower parking requirements, higher-housing allocations, or density bonuses (additional density offered in return for investment in affordable housing or public works infrastructure) are just a few examples of the numerous options for upzoning to create new development capacity.
In California, the Department of Housing and Community Development has been enforcing State regulations for cities to increase the density and type of housing allowed in specific areas to meet State-mandated regional housing needs. As part of a city's Housing Element (HE), a city identifies sites and creates programs for more housing, FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA_ AGENDA ITEM #_ 3
Discussion on Upzoning and SB 9
such as allowing duplexes on single-family lots, higher-density residential areas near transit, or promoting infill and mixed-use development. This process is intended to increase housing supply, affordability, and reduce vehicle miles traveled by creating more housing options closer to jobs and transit.
To determine the potential for housing development, the undeveloped parcels were inventoried as part of the City's Housing Element. The inventory put the parcels into two categories. Category 1 is Open Space Privately-Owned / Undeveloped Hillside Parcels.
This is comprised of the seven parcels in the City's northern boundary area and have been the area of two specific plan proposals: Oak View Estates and Chadwick Ranch Estates. Changes were not made to the zoning of this area, which is A-5 SP (Agriculture/Residential 5-acre minimum, Specific Plan).
Category 2 is Vacant Undeveloped Residential Parcels. These parcels are listed in the following Table IV-9 of the Housing Element:
Table IV - CATEGORY CATEGORY 2-
VACANT UNDEVELOPED RESIDENTIAL PARCELS
Assessor's Parcel Size Potential
No. Address (acres) Zone Land Use Main DUs
1 8527-002-023 153 Sawpit Lane 5.58 A-5 Estate 5-Ac 1
2 8527-004-020 155 Bliss Canyon Rd 2.12 A-5 Estate 5-Ac 3 8527-016-049 370 Mt. Olive Dr. 8.01 A-2 Estate 2-Ac 3 4 8527-016-019 360 Mt. Olive Dr. 2.03 A-2 Estate 2-Ac
5 8527-016-046 336 Mt. Olive Dr. 2.18 A-2 Estate 2-Ac
6 8527-016-037 1387 Sharon Hill Ln. 1.18 A-2 (SP) Estate 2-Ac 1 8527-021-011 8 Bradbury Hills Rd. 1.54 A-2 Estate 2-Ac
8 8527-024-032 676 Deodar Ln. 5.3 A-5 Estate 5-Ac
9A 8527-025-034 208 Barranca Rd. 3.39 A-5 Estate 5 Ac
10 8527-026-006 218 Deodar Ln. 2.90 A-5 Estate 5-Ac
11 8527-029-001 431 Long Canyon Rd. 2.54 A-5 Estate 5-Ac 1 8527-029-017 410 Long Canyon Rd. 7.16 A-5 Estate 5-Ac
8527-023-012 Royal Oaks Dr. N. 2.13 A-1 Estate 1-Ac 2
15 1533 Royal Oaks Dr.
8527-023-021 3.80 A-1 Estate 1-Ac 3
16 8527-002-029 Oak Meadow Ln. 7.16 A-5 Estate 5-Ac 1
8527-002-030 Oak Meadow Ln. 4.65 A-5 Estate 5-Ac 1
18 8527-021-041 1901 Royal Oaks Dr.
12.4 A-1 Estate 1-Ac 6
Total 74.07 27
Of the above-listed parcels; parcels nos. 13 and 15 along with the surrounding area (south of Lemon Avenue to Royal Oaks Drive North and west of Winston Avenue to the City Boundary) were considered for potential rezoning to R-20,000. However, because several Discussion on Upzoning and SB 9
of the properties are developed with relatively newer residences, it was decided that any rezoning would be considered on a case-by-case basis.
A third category for increasing residential development is the potential for second units or guest houses and ADUs/JADUs.
Senate Bill 9 (originally enacted 2021)
Senate Bill 9 (SB 9), enacted in 2021, allows certain housing developments in single- family residential zones to be approved ministerially-meaning without public hearings or discretionary review. The law permits up to two primary units plus ADUs on one undivided parcel for a total of four units. SB 9 also allows the subdivision of one parcel into two, with each lot being allowed either two primary units or a primary unit and an ADU. In either event, a total of four homes may be built on property previously limited to a single house. Cities must apply only objective design and development standards and must adjust or waive them if they would preclude eligible projects. Projects that qualify under SB 9 are exempt from CEQA environmental review, and cities may only deny them if there is substantial evidence of a specific, unavoidable threat to public health or safety.
The SB 9 language sets limitations, such as parcels must be located in single-family zones, cannot be in environmentally sensitive or hazardous areas (such as wetlands, earthquake fault zones, or high fire risk zones), and cannot involve historic structures or districts. However, there are often exceptions to the exceptions. For example, SB 9 is excluded in high fire risk area, but it "does not apply to sites that have adopted fire hazard mitigation measures pursuant to existing building standards or state fire mitigation measures applicable to the development..."(California Government Code § 65913.4(a)(6(D)). Most all cities have building standards or fire mitigation measures in fire risk areas, so it is unknown who would benefit from the original exclusion.
As noted above, SB 9 works in conjunction with ADU law. The law also works in concert with broader housing legislation, including the Housing Element Law, the Housing Crisis Act, and the Housing Accountability Act, to expand housing opportunities and promote infill development. Local agencies must ensure their ordinances and standards do not reduce the housing potential guaranteed under SB 9 and continue to support the State's efforts to increase residential density and affordability within existing neighborhoods.
Starter Home Revitalization Act (originally enacted 2023) Another way in which the legislature has allowed increased density is to require the city to ministerially approve a subdivision of up to 10 parcels on vacant property that is zoned for single-family residential development. The lot cannot be more than 1.5 acres and must substantially be surrounded by qualified urban uses, which includes residential uses. The newly created parcels may not be smaller than 1,200 square feet. If the site is an inventory site, then the development must result in at least as many units as projected for the parcel in the housing element. If the parcel is not identified in the housing element, the development must result in at least 66 percent of the maximum residential Discussion on Upzoning and SB 9
density as specified by local zoning or by Government Code section 65583.2(c)(3), whichever is greater.' The average floorspace for the housing units cannot exceed 17,50 square feet. Subdivisions are not permitted on properties within a high or very high fire hazard severity zone as shown on maps adopted by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, leaving just a small portion of the City that could utilize this process. The City can prohibit an SB 9 lot split on any lot created through this statute. There are other requirements that apply as well.
RECOMMENDATION
At the request of Council Member Lathrop, this item prompts a discussion on upzoning and Senate Bill 9. This is an informational discussion with no related action items or recommended action.
1 Ironically, the properties listed in the above chart were identified in the housing element and would not have to reach the minimum density of 66% of 20 units per acre (14 du/acre).
ATTACHMENT #1
California Department of Housing and Community Development SB 9 Fact Sheet
On the Implementation of Senate Bill 9 (Chapter 162, Statutes of 2021)
• CALIFORNIA
Housing Policy Development Division
September 2024
Executive Summary of SB 9
Senate Bill (SB) 9 (Chapter 162, Statutes of 2021) requires ministerial approval of a housing development with no more than two primary units in a single-family zone, the subdivision of a parcel in a single-family zone into two parcels, or both. SB 9 facilitates the creation of up to four housing units in the lot area typically used for one single-family home. SB 9 contains eligibility criteria addressing environmental site constraints (e.g., wetlands, wildfire risk, etc.), anti-displacement measures for renters and low-income households, and the protection of historic structures and districts. Key provisions of the law require a local agency to modify or eliminate objective development standards on a project-by-project basis if they would prevent an otherwise eligible lot from being split or prevent the construction of up to two units at least 800 square feet in size. For the purposes of this document, the terms "unit," "housing unit," "residential unit," and "housing development" mean primary units) unless specifically identified as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or junior ADU or otherwise defined.
Pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 434 (Chapter 740, Statutes of 2023), the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has enforcement authority over Government Code sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 starting January 1, 2024.
Violations of SB 9 may concurrently violate other housing laws, including but not limited to the laws addressed in this document. As local jurisdictions implement SB 9, including adopting local ordinances, it is important to keep these and other housing laws in mind.
Single-Family Residential Zones Only
(Reference: Gov. Code, §§ 65852.21, subd. (a); 66411.7 subd. (a)(3)(A)) The parcel that will contain the proposed housing development or that will be subject to the lot split must be located in a single-family residential zone. Parcels located in multi- family residential, commercial, agricultural, mixed-use zones, etc., are not subject to SB 9 mandates even if they allow single-family residential uses as a permitted use. While some zones are readily identifiable as single-family residential zones (e.g., R-1 "Single- Family Residential"), others may not be so obvious. Some local agencies have multiple single-family zones with subtle distinctions between them relating to minimum lot sizes or allowable uses. In communities where there may be more than one single-family residential zone, the local agency should carefully review the zone district descriptions in the zoning code and the land use designation descriptions in the Land Use Element of the General Plan. This review will enable the local agency to identify zones whose primary purpose is single-family residential uses, and which are therefore subject to SB 9.
Considerations such as minimum lot sizes, natural features such as hillsides, or the permissibility of keeping horses should not factor into the determination.
California Department of Housing and Community Development - SB 9 Fact Sheet
Residential Uses Only
(Reference: Gov. Code, §S 65852.21, subd. (a))
SB 9 concerns only proposed housing developments containing no more than two residential units (i.e., one or two. The law does not otherwise change the allowable land uses in the local agency's single-family residential zone(s). For example, if the local agency's single-family zone(s) does not currently allow commercial uses such as hotels or restaurants, SB 9 would not allow such uses.
Ministerial Review
(Reference: Gov. Code, §§ 65852.21, subd. (a); 66411.7, subds. (a), (b)(1)) An application made under SB 9 must be considered ministerially, without discretionary review or a hearing. Ministerial review means a process for development approval involving no personal judgment by the public official as to the wisdom of carrying out the project. The public official merely ensures that the proposed development meets all the applicable objective standards for the proposed action but uses no special discretion or judgment in reaching a decision. A ministerial review is nearly always a "staff-level review." This means that a staff person at the local agency reviews the application, often using a checklist, and compares the application materials (e.g., site plan, project description, etc.) with the objective development standards, objective subdivision standards, and objective design standards.
Objective Standards
(Reference: Gov. Code, §§ 65852.21, subd. (b); 66411.7, subd. (c)) The local agency may apply objective development standards (e.g., front setbacks and heights), objective subdivision standards (e.g., minimum lot depths), and objective design standards (e.g., roof pitch, eave projections, façade materials, etc.) as long as they would not physically preclude either of the following:
Up to Two Primary Units. The local agency must allow up to two primary units (i.e., one or two on the subject parcel or, in the case of a lot split, up to two primary units on each of the resulting parcels.
Units at least 800 square feet in size. The local agency must allow each primary unit to be at least 800 square feet in size.
The terms "objective zoning standards," "objective subdivision standards," and "objective design review standards" mean standards that involve no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform California Department of Housing and Community Development - SB 9 Fact Sheet
benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official prior to submittal. Any objective standard that would physically preclude either or both of the two objectives noted above must be modified or waived by the local agency in order to facilitate the development of the project, with the following two exceptions:
Setbacks for Existing Structures. The local agency may not require a setback for an existing structure or for a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure (i.e., a building reconstructed on the same footprint).
Four-Foot Side and Rear Setbacks. SB 9 establishes an across-the-board maximum four-foot side and rear setbacks. The local agency may choose to apply a lesser setback (e.g., 0-4 feet), but it cannot apply a setback greater than four feet. The local agency cannot apply existing side and rear setbacks applicable in the single-family residential zone(s). Additionally, the four-foot side and rear setback standards are not subject to modification. (Gov. Code, §§ 65852.21, subd. (b)(2)(B); 66411.7, subdivision (c)(3).)
One-Unit Development
(Reference: Gov. Code, §§ 65852.21, subd. (a); 65852.21, subd. (b)(2)(A)) SB 9 requires the ministerial approval of either one or two residential units. Government Code section 65852.21 indicates that the development of just one single-family home was indeed contemplated and expected. For example, the terms "no more than two residential units" and "up to two units" appear in the first line of the housing development-related portion of SB 9 (Gov. Code, § 65852.21, subd. (a)) and in the line obligating local agencies to modify development standards to facilitate a housing development. (Gov. Code, S 65852.21, subd. (b)(2)(A).)
Findings of Denial
(Reference: Gov. Code, §§ 65852.21, subd. (d); 66411.7, subd. (d)) SB 9 establishes a high threshold for the denial of a proposed housing development or lot split. Specifically, a local agency's building official must make a written finding, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the proposed housing development would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined in Government Code section 65589.5, subdivision (d)(2), upon public health and safety or the physical environment and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact. "Specific, adverse impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete. (Gov. Code, § 65589.5, subd. (d)(2).)
California Department of Housing and Community Development - SB 9 Fact Sheet
Environmental Site Constraints
(Reference: Gov. Code, §§ 65852.21, subd. (a)(2) and (a)(6); 66411.7, subd. (a)(3)(C) and (a)(3)(E))
A proposed housing development or lot split is not eligible under SB 9 if the parcel contains any of the site conditions listed in Government Code section 65913.4, subdivision (a)(6)(B-K). Examples of conditions that may disqualify a project from using SB 9 include the presence of farmland, wetlands, fire hazard areas, earthquake hazard areas, flood risk areas, conservation areas, wildlife habitat areas, or conservation easements. SB 9 incorporates by reference these environmental site constraint categories that were established with the passing of the Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process (SB 35, Chapter 366, Statutes of 2017). Local agencies may consult HCD's Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process Guidelines for additional detail on how to interpret these environmental site constraints.
Additionally, a project is not eligible under SB 9 if it is located in a historic district or property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory or within a site that is designated or listed as a city or county landmark or as a historic property or district pursuant to a city or county ordinance.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Reference: Gov. Code, §S 65852.21, subd. (i); 66411.7, subd. (n)) Because the approval of a qualifying project under SB 9 is deemed a ministerial action, CEQA does not apply to the decision to grant an application for a housing development or a lot split, or both. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080, subd. (b)(1) [CEQA does not apply to ministerial actions]; CEQA Guidelines, § 15268.) For this reason, a local agency must not require an applicant to perform environmental impact analysis under CEQA for applications made under SB 9. Additionally, if a local agency chooses to adopt a local ordinance to implement SB 9 (instead of implementing the law directly from statute), the preparation and adoption of the ordinance is not considered a project under CEQA. In other words, the preparation and adoption of the ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA.
Anti-Displacement Measures
(Reference: Gov. Code, §§ 65852.21, subd. (a)(3); 66411.7, subd. (a)(3)(D)) A site is not eligible for a proposed housing development or lot split if the project would require demolition or alteration of any of the following types of housing: (1) housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable California Department of Housing and Community Development - SB 9 Fact Sheet
to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low-income; (2) housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity's valid exercise of its police power; or (3) housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.
Lot Split Requirements
(Reference: Gov. Code, § 66411.7)
SB 9 does not require a local agency to approve a parcel map that would result in the creation of more than two lots and more than two units on a lot resulting from a lot split under Government Code section 66411.7. A local agency may choose to allow more than two units, but it is not required to under the law. A parcel may only be subdivided once under Government Code section 66411.7. This provision prevents an applicant from pursuing multiple lot splits over time for the purpose of creating more than two lots. SB 9 also does not require a local agency to approve a lot split if an adjacent lot has been subject to a lot split in the past by the same property owner or a person working in concert with that same property owner.
Accessory Dwelling Units
(Reference: Gov. Code, §§ 65852.21, subd. (f); 66411.7, subd. (i)) SB 9 and ADU Law (Gov. Code, §§ 66310 and 66342) are complementary. The requirements of each can be implemented in ways that result in developments with both "SB 9 Units" and ADUs. However, specific provisions of SB 9 typically overlap with State ADU Law only to a limited extent on a relatively small number of topics. Treating the provisions of these two laws as identical or substantially similar may lead a local agency to implement the laws in an overly restrictive or otherwise inaccurate way. "Units" Defined. The three types of housing units that are described in SB 9 and related ADU Law are presented below to clarify which development scenarios are (and are not) made possible by SB 9. The definitions provided are intended to be read within the context of this document and for the narrow purpose of implementing SB 9.
Primary Unit. A primary unit (also called a residential dwelling unit or residential unit) is typically a single-family residence or a residential unit within a multi-family residential development. A primary unit is distinct from an ADU or a Junior ADU.
Examples of primary units include a single-family residence (i.e., one primary unit), a duplex (i.e., two primary units), a four-plex (i.e., four primary units), etc.
Accessory Dwelling Unit. An ADU is an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It includes permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel on which the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated.
California Department of Housing and Community Development - SB 9 Fact Sheet
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit. A Junior ADU is a unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence. A Junior ADU may include separate sanitation facilities or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure. The terms "unit," "housing unit," "residential unit," and "housing development" mean primary units) unless specifically identified as an ADU or Junior ADU or otherwise defined. This distinction is critical to successfully implementing SB 9 because state law applies different requirements (and provides certain benefits) to ADUs and Junior ADUs that do not apply to primary units.
Number of ADUs Allowed. ADUs can be combined with primary units in a variety of ways to achieve the maximum unit counts provided for under SB 9. SB 9 allows for up to four units to be built in the same lot area typically used for a single-family home. The calculation varies slightly depending on whether a lot split is involved, but the outcomes regarding total maximum unit counts are identical.
Lot Split. When a lot split occurs, the local agency must allow up to two units on each lot resulting from the lot split. In this situation, all three-unit types (i.e., primary unit, ADU, and Junior ADU) count toward this two-unit limit. For example, the limit could be reached on each lot by creating two primary units, or a primary unit and an ADU, or a primary unit and a Junior ADU. By building two units on each lot, the overall maximum of four units required under SB 9 is achieved. (Gov. Code, § 66411.7, subd. (i).) Note that the local agency may choose to allow more than two units per lot if desired.
No Lot Split. When a lot split has not occurred, the lot is eligible to receive ADUs and/or Junior ADUs as it ordinarily would under ADU law. Unlike when a project is proposed following a lot split, the local agency must allow, in addition to one or two primary units under SB 9, ADUs and/or JADUs under ADU Law. It is beyond the scope of this document to identify every combination of primary units, ADUs, and Junior ADUs possible under SB 9 and ADU Law. However, in no case does SB 9 require a local agency to allow more than four units on a single lot, in any combination of primary units, ADUs, and Junior ADUs.
See HCD's ADU and JADU webpage for more information and resources.
Relationship to Other State Housing Laws
SB 9 is one housing law among many that have been adopted to encourage the production of homes across California. The following represent some, but not necessarily all, of the housing laws that intersect with SB 9 and that may be impacted as SB 9 is implemented locally.
California Department of Housing and Community Development - SB 9 Fact Sheet
Housing Element Law. To utilize projections based on SB 9 toward a jurisdiction's regional housing need allocation, the housing element must: 1) include a site-specific inventory of sites where SB 9 projections are being applied, 2) include a nonvacant sites analysis demonstrating the likelihood of redevelopment and that the existing use will not constitute an impediment for additional residential use, 3) identify any governmental constraints to the use of SB 9 in the creation of units (including land use controls, fees, and other exactions, as well as locally adopted ordinances that impact the cost and supply of residential development), and 4) include programs and policies that establish zoning and development standards early in the planning period and implement incentives to encourage and facilitate development. The element should support this analysis with local information such as local developer or owner interest to utilize zoning and incentives established through SB 9. Learn more on HCD's Housing Elements webpage.
Housing Crisis Act of 2019. An affected city or county is limited in its ability to amend its general plan, specific plans, or zoning code in a way that would improperly reduce the intensity of residential uses. (Gov. Code, § 66300, subd. (b)(1)(A).) This limitation applies to residential uses in all zones, including single-family residential zones. "Reducing the intensity of land use" includes, but is not limited to, reductions to height, density, or floor area ratio, new or increased open space or lot size requirements, new or increased setback requirements, minimum frontage requirements, or maximum lot coverage limitations, or any other action that would individually or cumulatively reduce the site's residential development capacity. (Gov. Code, § 66300, subd. (b)(1)(A).) A local agency should proceed with caution when adopting a local ordinance that would impose unique development standards on units proposed under SB 9 (but that would not apply to other developments). Any proposed modification to an existing development standard applicable in the single-family residential zone must demonstrate that it would not result in a reduction in the intensity of the use. HCD recommends that local agencies rely on the existing objective development, subdivision, and design standards of its single- family residential zone(s) to the extent possible. Learn more about Designated Jurisdictions Prohibited from Certain Zoning-Related Actions on HCD's website.
Housing Accountability Act. Protections contained in the Housing Accountability Act (HAA) and the Permit Streaming Act (PSA) apply to housing developments pursued under SB 9. (Gov. Code, §§ 65589.5; 65905.5; 65913.10; 65940 et seq.) The definition of "housing development project" includes projects that involve no discretionary approvals and projects that include a proposal to construct a single dwelling unit. (Gov. Code, § 65905.5, subd. (b)(3).) For additional information about the HAA and PSA, see HCD's Housing Accountability Act Technical Assistance Advisory.
California Department of Housing and Community Development - SB 9 Fact Sheet
Rental Inclusionary Housing. Government Code section 65850, subdivision (g), authorizes local agencies to adopt an inclusionary housing ordinance that includes residential rental units affordable to lower- and moderate-income households. In certain circumstances, HCD may request the submittal of an economic feasibility study to ensure the ordinance does not unduly constrain housing production. For additional information, see HCD's Rental Inclusionary Housing Memorandum.
California Department of Housing and Community Development - SB 9 Fact Sheet
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4
USE OF CALRECYCLE FUNDS
&
WATER REFILL STATION
IMPLEMENTATION
he City Council will consider options for using $19,662.17 in CalRecycle grar inds to install a new water refill station. Staff is seeking direction on whethe covered by the grant funds.
Richard I. Hale, Mayor (District 1)
Elizabeth Bruny, Mayor Pro Tem (District 5)
Melodie Szymkowski, Council Member (District 2)
Richard Barakat, Council Member (District 3)
BRADBURY Bruce Lathrop, Council Member (District 4)
City of Bradbury
Agenda Memo
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Paulina Reyes, Management Analyst
DATE: October 21, 2025
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION ON USE OF CALRECYCLE FUNDS AND WATER
REFILL STATION IMPLENTATION
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Zoning Map with Potential Water Refill Station Locations
2. Photos of Potential Water Refill Station Locations
3. Elker Outdoor ezH2O Upper Bottle Filling Station
SUMMARY
In September, the City Council reviewed the CalRecycle grant funds and potential locations for a water refill station. The City will have $19,662.17 in restricted funds this Fiscal Year. At the meeting, the City Council narrowed down the locations to two sites:
Lemon Avenue (at the North Trailhead), and Mt Olive Drive (200' southerly of Woodlyn Lane). The Council also directed staff to explore a possible partnership with the City of Duarte with installing a water fountain as part of their trail improvement program. Duarte Staff has stated they will present the matter to their City Council hopefully sometime by the end of the year.
Staff recommends City Council direction on how to proceed with the use of the CalReycle funds for the water refill station project.
BACKGROUND
The California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act provides funding to cities and counties for beverage container recycling programs. The funding source is the California Redemption Value (CRV) premium that is paid when consumers purchase beverages in glass bottles, cans, and plastic containers. Funding is distributed annually based on a per capita formula. Bradbury receives $5,000 each year, and receiving the funds is as simple as completing an online form.
Over the years, the City has used CalRecycle grant funds to support environmental initiatives in collaboration with neighboring jurisdictions. For example, the City partnered with the City of Duarte's Earth Day celebration and Azusa's Discover Club pilot program. It also allocated CalRecycle funds to install two water refill stations, which were installed at Monrovia Canyon Park to • aid in rehabilitation efforts following the Bobcat Fire.
In 2023, the City used CalRecycle funding to partner with Duarte to replace a water station along Royal Oaks Trail. In that partnership, Duarte handled the installation while Bradbury covered the cost of the fountain. The following year (2024), a refill station was installed along the Royal Oaks Dr. North Trail
ANALYSIS
At the September 2025 City Council meeting, Staff presented ideas to the Council on how to use the restricted funds and the Council considered a water fountain installation.
After discussion, the City Council narrowed the potential options to the following sites:
• Lemon Avenue (North Trailhead)
• Mt. Olive Drive (200 feet South of Woodlyn Lane)
• On the Duarte Royal Oaks Trail
Staff reached out to the City of Duarte regarding a potential partnership for their Royal Oaks Trail improvement project to install a water refill station using CalRecycle funds.
Duarte Staff has indicated they will bring the partnership proposal to their City Council hopefully by the end of year as part of their improvement project. As a result, a specific location for the Duarte Royal Oaks Trail has not yet been discussed.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The below chart is an estimate of a water refill station. This does not factor in the reflective cost for the partnership with the City of Duarte.
Item Estimated Cost
Elker Outdoor ezH20 Upper Bottle Filling Station $7,000 Cal Am Water Service (Meter) $5,000
Installation (traffic control, modification of existing $6,500 landscape and irrigation, installation of a concrete
pad/foundation, connection to the water meter, restoration of the area (fencing, minor grading, etc.)
Estimated Total $18,500
The City currently has a total of $19,662.17 in CalRecycle funds. This amount reflects an annual allocation of $5,000 per year, along with a surplus of $14,662 from prior years when not all funds were spent. These are restricted funds and cannot be used for General Fund purposes.
If the City Council chooses to install a
water refill station, $18,500 of the project cost can be covered using CalRecycle funds.
Alternatively, if the Council opts to establish a grant program, it would have no impact on the City's General Fund as long as the total grant allocation remains within the $19,662.17 available.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to Staff on how to proceed with the use of the CalRecycle funds. If City Council chooses to do a fountain on the trail, Staff could move forward with the installation if the project falls within the estimated total. If City Council wants to partner with City of Duarte, City Staff can further coordinate with Duarte Staff on more specifics.
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Outdoor tubular drinking fountains and bottle filling stations are ideal for outdoor applications including educational campuses, recreational areas, office complex grounds, golf courses and parks.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5
ANNUAL APPRECIATION EVENT
Staff is requesting City Council's input on the planning of the 2026 Annual Appreciation Event, which celebrates individuals who serve the community. Past events were held at local venues including 38 Degrees Ale House and The Derby. For 2026, Staff has identified Domenico's in Monrovia as a potential option but welcomes other suggestions. City Council direction is also requested on the preferred date, time, and location.
Richard T. Hale, Mayor (District 1)
Elizabeth Bruny, Mayor Pro Tem (District 5)
Melodie Szymkowski, Council Member (District 2)
Richard Barakat, Council Member (District 3)
Bruce Lathrop, Council Member (District 4)
BRADBURY
City of Bradbury
Agenda Memo
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Paulina Reyes, Management Analyst
DATE: October 21, 2025
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF AN ANNUAL APPRECIATION EVENT
ATTACHMENT(S): 1. Anticipated Guest List
SUMMARY
In past years, the City has hosted its Annual Appreciation Event at local venues, including 38 Degrees Ale House in Monrovia (2023) and the Derby in Arcadia (2024). Staff is seeking City Council direction on how to proceed with coordinating a similar event in early 2026. One potential option for this year is Domenico's in Monrovia; however, Staff is open to exploring other venue suggestions.
DISCUSSION
Each year, the City hosts an Annual Appreciation Event to recognize and celebrate the contributions of those who serve the community. In 2023, the event was held at 38 Degrees Ale House in Monrovia, offering a casual and welcoming environment. Last year, the event took place at the Derby in Arcadia, where guests enjoyed a private indoor room with a mix of high-top and seated tables, dedicated service staff, and an appetizer buffet.
As Staff begins planning for the 2026 event, preliminary discussions have included the option of hosting the event at Domenico's in Monrovia. This venue could provide a convenient and casual atmosphere for attendees. That said, no formal decision has been made, and Staff welcomes any input or suggestions from the City Council regarding alternative locations.
City Council Meeting 10.21.2025 Agenda Item #5
Staff is currently exploring potential dates toward the end of January or into February 2026. The event has traditionally begun at 6:00 p.m., though the start time can be adiusted depending on venue availability and Council preference.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The City Council allocated $4,000 in this Fiscal Year's budget for the Annual Appreciation Event.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction regarding the date, time, and preferred venue for the 2026 Annual Appreciation Event. Staff can then proceed with researching availability, pricing, and booking the event accordingly.
City Council Meeting 10.21.2025 Agenda Item #5
ATTACHMENT #1
Name Position
Bruce Lathrop Councilmember
Dick Hale Mayor
Melodie Szymkowski Councilmember City Council
Elizabeth Bruny Mayor Pro Tem
Rick Barakat Councilmember
Laurie Stiver City Treasurer City Treasurer
Daniel Lein Commissioner
Frank Hernandez Commissioner
Darlene Kuba Commissioner Planning Commission
10 Chelsea Halbmann Commissioner
11 Robert Jones Commissioner
12 Darlene Helstrom Committee Member
13 Janet Barakat Committee Member
14 Nancy McGrain Public Safety Committee
15 Natalie Gilmore Committee Member
16 Serena Burnett Committee Member
17 Kevin Kearney City Manager
18 Paulina Reyes Management Analyst
19 Diane Jensen City Clerk
20 Cary Reisman City Attorney
David Gilberston City Engineer
22 John Leveillee Deputy City Engineer Staff
23 Jim Kasama City Planner
24 Suresh Malkani Finance Director
25 Mark Handler Building Inspector
Kyrene Beltran Community Service Officer
Derek Hensel Community Service Officer
28 Lt. David Hernandez LA County Sheriff's Department
29 Capt. Jorge Meza LA County Sheriff's Department
30 Assistant Chief Steven Cabrera Public Safety
LA County Fire Department
31 Adriana Watson, Liaison LA County Fire Department
IICITY OFF
BRADBURY
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3. 7. MATTERS FROM CITY ATTORNEY -
8 MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL -
9. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS -
1. 3.
Time Regular Meeting recessed to Closed Session:
Time Regular Meeting re-started following Closed Session:
Time Regular Meeting ended:
NOTES FROM CLOSED SESSION
Sections #6 -#9 City Council Meeting October 21, 2025