INCORPORATED
JULY 26. 1957
CITY OFF
BRADBURY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 7:00 P.M.
BRADBURY CIVIC CENTER
600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008
Docusign Envelope ID: 50845DA8-C2C8-4D53-88F2-4298F3A7DDC2
BRADBURY
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Bradbury City Council
To be held on Tuesday, November 18, 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 same meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: Mayor Hale, Mayor Pro Tem Bruny, Councilmembers Lathrop, Barakat & Szymkowski.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION:
Appointment of Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem
NEW ROLL CALL
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.
Agenda - City Council of the City of Bradbury Pg. 1 Regular Meeting - November 18, 2025 Docusign Envelope ID: 50845DA8-C2C8-4D53-88F2-4298F3A7DDC2 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.
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, October 21, 2025.
B. Monthly Investment Report for the month of November, 2025.
C. Resolution No. 25-24, Demands & Warrants for November, 2025.
3. PRESENTATION - SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS: 2025 PRESIDENT'S
INTRODUCTION
The SGVCOG's President and Claremont City Council Member, Ed Reese, will be presenting an update from the organization
4. LEMON CUT-THRU TRAIL - PROJECT UPDATE
After City Council discussion during the August 2025 about improvements to the Lemon Cut-Thru trail, Staff has developed a scope of worked and obtained a quote for recommended improvements. It is recommended that the City Council authorize Staff to proceed with the Lemon Cut-Thru Trail improvements in the amount of $44,130.00
5. RESOLUTION NO. 25-25: ADOPTION OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY ELEMENT The City's General Plan includes a state-mandated Health & Safety Element that addresses both natural and human-caused hazards and outlines policies to strengthen community resilience. On October 22, 2025, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 25-329 recommending the City Council adopt the updated Health & Safety Element and find it exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Guidelines § 15061(b)(3). It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-25, which adopts the updated Element and confirms the CEQA exemption.
Agenda - City Council of the City of Bradbury Pg. 2 Regular Meeting - November 18, 2025 Docusign Envelope ID: 50845DA8-C2C8-4D53-88F2-4298F3A7DDC2
6. DISCUSSION OF AN ANNUAL APPRECIATION EVENT
During the October meeting, the City Council selected two preferred venues, Domenico's Restaurant and Fred's Museum for the Annual Appreciation Event. Staff contacted both venues to confirm availability, rental terms, and event coordination, targeting January 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. It is recommended that the City Council move forward with holding the Annual Appreciation Event at Domenico's due to the establishment's clearer costs and simpler execution.
7. CITY COUNCIL LIAISONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-26 PERTAINING TO THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
This item prompts the City Council to discuss the 2025-26 organization and association assignments. It is recommended that the City Council designate City Council members to organizations & associations and adopt Resolution No. 25-26.
8. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
9. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
10. 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
:ouncilmember Lathrop
uarte 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 Governments
11. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
Agenda - City Council of the City of Bradbury Pg. 3 Regular Meeting - November 18, 2025 Docusign Envelope ID: 50845DA8-C2C8-4D53-88F2-4298F3A7DDC2
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).
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council will adjourn to a Regular Meeting at the Bradbury Civic Center, 600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008 on Tuesday, December 16, 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. "I, 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, November 14, 2025." Signed by:
Diane Jensen
-7C7884F01A07455...
City Clerk - City of Bradbury
Agenda - City Council of the City of Bradbury Pg. 4 Regular Meeting - November 18, 2025 • CALL TO ORDER
/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
DISCLOSURE OF ITEMS REQUIRED BY
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 1090 &
81000 ET.SEQ.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1 - PUBLIC COMMENT
Kevin Kearney
From: Melodie Szymkowski
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 8:47 AM
To: Kevin Kearney
Cc: Diane Jensen; Paulina Reyes
Subject: Interest in Serving as Mayor Pro Tem
Dear Council Members and City Staff Team,
I hope you're all doing well. I wanted to take a moment to share that I'm interested in serving as Mayor Pro Tem for the upcoming term.
It's been such a privilege working alongside each of you and contributing to the great things happening here in Bradbury. I truly value the teamwork, trust, and dedication of the council and staff.
I would be honored to support the Mayor and help ensure continuity in leadership while keeping our shared goals for the community moving forward.
Thank you all for your consideration - and for the continued collaboration that makes our council so effective.
Warm regards,
Melodie Szymkowski
Councilwoman | City of Bradbury
600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, California 91008
C: (310) 600-8155 | [email protected] AGENDA ITEM NO. 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes: Regular Meeting, October 21, 2025.
B. Monthly Investment Report for the month of November, 2025.
C. Resolution No. 25-24, Demands & Warrants for November, 2025.
INCORPORATED
JULY 26. 1957
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
INCITY OFT OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY
REGULAR MEETING
BRADBURY Tuesday, October 21, 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. No members of the public were present.
CC Minutes
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.
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
Councilmember Barakat made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with Mayor Hale seconding the motion, which passed unanimously, 4:0.
3. DISCUSSION ON UPZONING AND SENATE BILL 9
At the request of Council Member Lathrop, Council discussed upzoning and Senate Bill 9.
No formal action was taken by the City Council.
4. DISCUSSION ON USE OF CALRECYCLE FUNDS AND WATER REFILL STATION
IMPLEMENTATION
Last month, Council chose two options: 1. Water refill station at either Lemon Avenue (North Trailhead) or Mt. Olive Drive; 2. Installation in partnership with the City of Duarte as part of their Royal Oaks Trail Improvement project. Staff was directed to further research an instillation on Mt. Olive Drive. Staff is to ask RKA for City Irrigation maps to know where water access is available for either a station at Mt. Olive or Lemon Avenue. Councilmember Szymkowski to speak with the Upper Water District about paying for any additional costs outside the $19,62.17 the City has for this project.
5. DISCUSSION OF AN ANNUAL APPRECIATION EVENT
Paulina Reyes, Management Analyst, discussed possible locations for the 2026 Annual Appreciation Event. The City Council suggested Domenico's in Monrovia or Fred's Garage in Monrovia. Staff will return with availability, cost, etc.
6. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER: Vacation: Nov. 24, 2025 to Dec. 5, 2025 SGVCOG presentation 11.18.25
CC Minutes
October 21, 2025
7. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY None.
8. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL: None.
9. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: Reorganization
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 7:52 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
PUBLIC COMMENT - REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ONLY
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)(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).
Council met meet in Closed Session. Informative only. No formal votes were requested or taken.
CC Minutes
October 21, 2025
ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:06 p.m., Councilmember Barakat made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Mayor Hale seconding 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, November 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
SIGNED BY:
11.18.25 Elizabeth Bruny Date
Mayor, City of Bradbury
ATTEST:
11.18.25 Diane Jensen Date
City Clerk, City of Bradbury
CC Minutes
October 21, 2025
City of Bradbury
Monthly Investment Report
Oct-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 $ 507,864.13 n/a General Fund (101) $4,949,361.35 Utility Users Tax Fund (102) $516,016.17
Deposits Fund (103) ($2,850.31)
Investments: Long Term Planning Fee Fund (112) $14,399.01 Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) $ 4,367,645.31 n/a 4.340% Technology Fee Fund (113) $5,944.27 Medallion Bank 250,897.00 08/19/2027 3.900% Gas Tax Fund (200) Bank of America 249,781.00 07/17/2026 4.700% SB 1 Gas Tax Fund 201) $37,557.47 Treasury Bills 254,465.75 1/15/2027 4.150% Prop A Fund (203) $27,565.68 Treasury Bills 419,091.96 1/31/2028 4.200% Prop C Fund (204) $10,501.15 Morgan Stanley CD 245,000.00 10/30/2028 3.650% TDA Fund (205) Sewer Fund (206)
STPL Fund (208) $25.89
Recycling Grant Fund 209) $14,804.54
Measure R Fund (210) $17.55
Measure M Fund (212) $14,118.39
Measure W Fund (213) $0.00
COPS Fund (215) $707,283.99
Total [$6,294,745.15 Total [$6,294,745.15
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 Statement of Investment Policy adopted August 18, 2024 Submitted By: Reviewed By:
K7K 1/1/25
Laurie Stiver
City Manager Date City Treasurer Date
City of Bradbury (BBY)
Budget Revenue Report
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
7/1/2025 to 10/31/2025
Operating Revenues
Actual - FY Actual - FY
GL Account Account Description 25/26 Variance
101-00-4010 Property Tax-Current Secured
101-00-4030 Property Tax-Current Unsecured
101-00-4060 PSAF
101-00-4070 Delinquent Taxes
101-00-4100 Sales & Use Tax
101-00-4110 Franchise Fee-Cable TV
101-00-4111 Cable TV DIVCA (PEG) 554
101-00-4120 Franchise Fee-SC Edison
101-00-4130 Franchise Fee-SC Refuse 12,917
101-00-4140 Franchise Fee-SC Gas Co.
101-00-4150 Franchise Fee-Cal Am Water
101-00-4160 |AB939 Refuse Admin. Fee
101-00-4190 Real Property Transfer Tax
101-00-4200 Motor Vehicle In-Lieu
101-00-4210 Dist & Bail Forfieture 206 200
101-00-4220 Fines-City
101-00-4350 Business License
101-00-4360 Movie & TV Permits
101-00-4370 Bedroom License Fee
101-00-4410 Variances & CUPs
101-00-4420 Lot Line Adjustment/Zone Changes - 500
101-00-4440 Subdivisions/Lot Splits 500
101-00-4460 Planning Dept. Review
101-00-4470 Building Construction Permits 22,142
101-00-4480 Building Plan Check Fees 880 1%
101-00-4485 Landscape Plan Check Permit Fee 0%
101-00-4490 Green Code Compliance 364 2%
Civic Center Rental Fee 900 0%
101-00-4530 Environmental & Other Fees 371 0%
City Engineering Plan Check & Inspection 9,868
101-00-4545 INDES Fee 991 0%
101-00-4600 General Interest Income 72,084 32%
Sales of Maps & Publications/Copies 110 50 0%
Certificate of Occupancy
101-00-4720 Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) Fee 2% 101-00-4730 Building Standards Commision (B.S.C) Fees 8% 101-00-4740 Issuance Fee 85%
101-00-4800 Other Revenue 548 0%
101-00-4850 |Cal-Am Loan Repayment -
101-00-4900 Reimbursements 4,269
101-00-4920 Sale of Prop. A Funds 61,688 -
1,884,308 181,428 1,453,570 12%
102-00-4600 UUT: Interest Income 19,641 5,066 25,000 20% 112-00-4490 Long Term Planning Fee 1,211 163 1,000 16%
112-00-4600 Long Term Planning: Interest Income 481 137 600 23% 113-00-4520 Technology Fee 12,329 1,339 9,000 15%
113-00-4600 Techn Fee: Interest Income 334 51 400 13%
200-48-4260 Gas Tax 31,118 11,541 30,000 38%
200-48-4600 Gas Tax Interest 33 50 0%
201-00-4260 SB1 Gas Taxes 24,819 8,6591 24,000 36%
City of Bradbury (BBY)
Budget Revenue Report
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
7/1/2025 to 10/31/2025
Operating Revenues
Actual - FY Actual - FY
GL Account Account Description 24/25 25/26 Budget
201-00-4600 SB1: Interest income 710 357 900 40%
203-40-4260 Prop. A Funds 16,208 8,082 22,000 37%
203-00-4600 Prop. A: Interest Income 3,471 227 4,500 5% 204-48-4260 Prop. C Funds 19,349 6,703 20,000 34%
204-48-4600 Prop. C: Interest 1,874 2,500 0%
205-48-4260 : 5,000 0%
ITDA Funds
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 0%
209-00-4600 Recycling Grant: Interest 142 1,200 12%
210-48-4260 Measure R Funds 3,809 14,000 27%
210-48-4600 Measure R: Interest 2,500 0%
212-48-4260 Measure M 4,3201 15,000 29%
212-00-4600 Measure M: interest Income 118 4,500 3%
213-48-4260 Measure W 50,000 0%
215-23-4260 COPs Funds 117,820 195,000 60%
215-00-4600 COPS Fund: Interest Income 22,937 6,067 30,000 20% 217-00-4600 County Park Grant Fund: Interest Income 766 98 500 20% 219-00-4600 CWPP: Interest Income 365 207 1,000 21%
453,228 174,907 463,800 38%
City of Bradbu
Budget Revenu
Fiscal Year 20
7/1/2025 to 10
Operating Ex
Actual - FY
GL. Account 25/26
101-11-6100 7%
101-11-6500 lomeless 0%
101-12-5010 35%
101-12-5100 26%
101-12-6020 nces 55 1%
393 9%
0%
900 900 33%
32%
29%
45%
500 120%
200 85%
plies - 500 0%
79 100 0%
90%
24%
- 500
vices
GASB Reports 700 750
ode Upd -
700
23%
500 25%
rences 40 750 5%
750 40%
400
Postage 500
250 50%
137%
0%
80 100 80%
750
105%
38%
0%
39%
93 9%
47%
200 522%
64%
200
100 0%
25%
8%
18%
City of Bradbury (BBY)
Budget Revenue Report
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
7/1/2025 to 10/31/2025
Operating Expenses
Actual - FY Actual - FY
GL. Account Account Description 24/25 25/26 Variance
101-21-7015 Royal Oaks Trail Maintenance 5,846 80%
101-21-7020 City Hall Grounds Maintenance 9%
101-21-7025 Trail Maintenance 385 15%
101-21-7035 Mt.Olive Entrance Maintenance 28%
101-21-7045 Lemon/RO Horse Trail 27%
101-21-7060 Street Tree Trimming 55%
101-21-7751 New Lemon Cut Thru Trail 39%
101-23-6210 Public Safety Special Departmental Supplies 0% 101-23-7410 Contract Services Sheriff 25%
101-23-7420 City Hall Security 37%
101-23-7450 Code Enforcement 300 235%
101-24-6010 Emrgncy Mgmt Seminars & Training 43 50 0%
101-24-6030 Emrgncy iMgmt Memberships & Dues 900 111%
101-24-6470 Emrgncy Mgmt Maintenance & Supplies 46%
101-24-6480 Civic Center Generator 0%
101-25-7000 Animal Control Services 27%
101-30-6030 General Memberships & Dues 35%
101-48-7750 Bradbury Road Project #DIV/0!
1,545,748 423,649 1,267,127 33%
UUT: NPDES Storm Water Compliance 4%
102-42-7631 UUT: RH/SGRWM Joint Powers Authority 46%
Tech Non-Capitalized Equipment
113-20-7730 Tech Funds: Website 0%
Tech Funds: Cap Egupmnt-Server & Copier 4%
200-48-6400 Gas Tax: Utilities-Select System 58%
26%
200-48-7000 PW Contract Services 0%
200-48-7290 Gas Tax: Street Sweeping 22%
200-48-7750 Gas Tax: Bradbury Road Project
201-48-7750 SBI: Bradbury Road Project
203-00-7600 Prop A: Sale of Prop. A Funds
204-20-6030 Prop C: Memberships & Dues 338
204-40-7325 Prop C: Transit Services 2,816 *33%
204-48-7750 Prop C: Bradbury Road Project
205-48-7045 TDA: RO Trail
203-48-7035 A Bo bury Road Project
209-35-7300 Recycling Beverage/Container 0%
209-00-7320 SB 1383: Organic Waste Recycling
210-48-7750 Measure R: Bradbury Road Project
Measure M: Bradbury Road Project
213-42-7630 Measure W: NDES Stormwater Complian 0%
215-23-7411 COPS: Contract CSO 0%
49,944 361,549 14%
RESOLUTION 25-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNGIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY, CA., APPROVES THE NOVEMBER PRE-RELEASE CHECKS/ACH/EFT DEMANDS & WARRANTS TOTALING $4,757.01 and REGULAR CHECKS #18292 - 18300, ACH/EFT, PAYROLL, & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TOTALING $108,495.75 FOR A COMBINED TOTAL OF $113,252.76.
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 $4,757.01 during the month of November, 2025.
CHECK# DESCRIPTION SUBTOTAL TOTAL PAID
ACH/EFT VENDOR/INVOICE #
Staff Honth Insuranco - Novamber 2025
EFT Pay Aetna Ins. Kearney (family) 101.12.5100 $2,164.69
11.02.25 Irv. 12623443 Jensen (single) 101.13.5100 $1,223.19 $ 3,860.21 Reyes (single) 101.16.5100 $472.33
Staff Dental Insurance - November 2025
ACH Pay Delta Dental CM- Kearney (family) 101.12.5100 $124.86
11.02.25 Inv. BE006778758 CO-Jensen (single) 101.13.5100 $40.74 $ 206.34 MA- Reyes (single) 101.16.5100 $40.74
EFT Pay Frontier Monthly Flre Alarm Line $ 88.08
10.15.25 10/22/25 to 11/21/25 Acct. 101.23.7420
EFT Pay So. CA Edison 600 Winston Ave. City Hall
$ 279.00
11.11.25 08.22.25-09.22.25 Acct. 101.16.6400
EFT Pay So Cal Gas 600 Winston Ave. City Hall
Acct. 101.16.6400 $ 14.79
11.11.25 09.22.25-10.22.25
EFT Pay Spectrum Office Internet 10.23.25-11.22.25
Acct. 101.16.6230 $ 171.25
11.11.25 Inv. 0101050102325
Employoe Life Insurance - November 2025
ACHPay The Standard Ins. CM- Kearney 101.12.5100 $9.65
11.02.25 CO-Jensen 101.13.5100 $9.65
$ 28.95
MA- Reyes 101.18.5100 $9.65
Employee Vision - November 2025
ACH Pay VSP Insurance CM- Kearney (famlly) 101.12.5100 $61.07
11.02.25 Inv. 823885035
CC-Jensen (single) 101.13.5100 $23.66 $ 108.39
MA-Reyes (single) 101.16.5100 $23.66
SECTION 1 $ 4,757.01
Demands Warrants 25-24 1 November 18, 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 $24,346.76 during the month of November, 2025.
18292 Burrtec Waste Street Sweeping - 10/25 417.42
Acct. 200.48.7290 $
nv. N011820253
City of Monrovia Transportation Services (Prop C) -Nov. 2025 $ 704.07 18293 Acct. 204.40.7325
Inv. 2600588
Temple Station October '25
Acct. 101-23-7410
L.A. County Sheriff
18294 September Inv. 260484TZ 0.34
$ 12,690.93
October Inv. 260923TZ $ 12,690.59
Pasadena Humane Animal Control Services October '25
18295 Society $ 1,073.93
Acct. 101.25.7000
OCT2025Bradbury
18296 Post Alarm Services City Hall Monthly Fire Alarm/Security 12/25 151.36 Acct. 101-23-7420 $
Inv. 1861021
City Engineers
September, 2025
RKA City Engineering Services
18297 Inv. 36480 Acct. 101.19.7230 $404.25
Inv. 36481 $ 2,819.25
Development Projects
Acct. 101.19.7230 $2,415.00
State Water Annual Permit Fee FY 25/26
18298 Resources Control Inv. SW-0322669 $ 3,614.00
Board Acct. 102.42.7630
18299 Suresh Malkani City's Accounting Service Oct. 2025 2,425.80 Acct. 101.14.5010
18300 Western Fence Co. Repair Damaged White Vinyl Post Acct. 101.21.7025 $ 450.00
Inv. 2268
SECTION 2 $ 24,346.76
Demands Warrants 25-24 November 18, 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 $50,052.89 during the month of November, 2025.
EFT Pay Cal American Water 1775 Woodlyn Lane 010/25 $ 1,297.79
11.21.25 No.210019988024 Acct. 200.48.6400
EFT Pay Cal American Water 600 Winston Ave. 010/25 344.40 $
11.21.25 No.210019989065 Acct. 101.16.6400
EFT Pay Cal American Water 2410 Mt. Olive Ln. IRRIG. 010/25 No.210020461222 Acct. 200.48.6400 $ 123.09
11.21.25 EFT Pay Cal American Water 301 Mt. Olive St. IRRIG 010/25 351.98
11.21.25 No.210021468844 Acct. 200.48.6400
EFT Pay Cal American Water 2256 Gardi Street 010/25
No. 210019919035 Acct. 200.48.6400 128.18
11.21.25 ACH Pay Consensus E-Fax - October '25
Inv. #3484315 $ 10.00
11.21.25 Acct. 101.16.6230
ACH Pay Coverall Office Cleaning - November '25 $
11.21.25 394.00
Inv. 1000377143 Acct. 101.16.6460
Jones-Mayer City Attorney - October '25
Inv. 135521 150 Deodar 101.15.7070 $16,225.00
Inv. 135522 Code Enforcement 101.15.7450 $787.50
ACH Pay Inv. 135523 Zoning/General Plan 101.15.6125 $1,323.00 $ 21,625.50
11.21.25 Inv. 135524 1527-1533 Royal Oaks 101.15.7070 $90.00 Inv. 132425 Monthly Retainer 101.15.7020 $3,200.00
ACH Pay Kevin Kearney Monthly Cell Phone - Nov. 25 75.00
11.21.25 Acct. 101.12.6440
ACH Pay LA - RICS Regional Monthty Radio Communications 10/25 20.00 BRADBURY FY 25/26-04 $
11.21.25 Acct. 101.24.6470
Weekly Landscaping Services 10/25
Inv. 19882 City Hall 101.21.7020 $251.73
Inv. 19882 R.O.North 101.21.7015 $484.07
Inv. 19882 Mt. Olive 101.21.7035 $648.08
Priority Land
ACH Pay Inv. 19882 Lemon Trail 101.21.7045
Services $169.61
11.21.25 Inv. 19882 New Lemon Trail $ 12,718.24
101.21.7751 $414.75
Inv. 19939 2302 Elda Street $4,750.00
Inv. 19940 Plants; trees City Hall $6,000.00
101.21.7020
Demands Warrants 25-24 November 18, 2025
EFT Pay So. Ca Edisor 600 Winston 010/25
Acct. 200.48.6410 $ 1,156.35
11.21.25 Streetlights
ACH Pay TeamLogic IT IT Monthly Maintenance 11/25 $
820.00
11.21.25 Inv. 10193 Acct. 101.16.6230
U.S. Bank Visa Card - October '25
3 New Rapid Radlos $300.00
Acct. 101.24.6470
Rolmbursables Office Supplies $10.70
Acct. 101.00.4900
9th Annual City Manager's Conf.
Acct. 101.12.6020 $100.00
EFT PAY Kevin Kearney League Calif Cities Conf. $375.00 Visa BILL Acct. 101.12.6020 $ 876.13
11.21.25 7904
DropBox Monthly Fee $19.99
Acet. 113.20.7040
Pasadona Star News Monthly Fee $18.00
Acct. 101.30.6030
Been Verified
Acct. 101.23.7450 $52.44
U.S. Bank Visa Card - October '25
Omni Hotel JPIA Conf. $299.97
Paulina Reyes Acct. 101.16.6040
EFT PAY $ 1,024.97
Visa BilL
11.21.25 8546 MMASC Conf 11/25
$725.00
Acct. 101.16.6020
U.S. Bank Visa Card - October 25
Taxerzone Pymt Q3 941 IRS
Acct. 101.16.6200 $6.99
Whittco LLC Dog Waste Bags $57.98
Acct. 102.42.7630 UUT
Amazon: Office Paper Towels $42.29
Acct. 101.16.6200
Diane Jensen Amazon: Office Toilet Paper
EFT PAY $73.66 $ 454.01
Visa Bill Amezon: Office Printing Paper
11.21.25 Acct. 101.16.6200
6814
Amazon: Air Filter Replacements for
Council Chambers $67.75
Acct. 101.16.6200
Broadvoice Office Volcemail $165.34
Acct. 101.16.6440
T-Moblle Office HotSpot-Sept. 25
Acct. 113.20.8120 $40.00
Professional Consulting
Plan Check Services 10/25
Acct. 101.20.7220 $2,547.00
Inv. 50-10071-02
ACH Pay VCA
11.21.25 The Code Group Retainer J. Kasama
Acct. 101.20.7210 $3,900.00 $ 8,633.25
Inv. 50-10003-02
5-Hours J. Kasama
Acct. 101.20.7240 $2,186.25
Inv. 50-10003-02
SECTION 3 $ 50,052.89
Demands Warrants 25-24 4 November 18, 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 $34,906.10 during the month of November, 2025.
CM - Kevin Kearney $2,915.54
101.12.5010
ACH Pay CC - Diane Jensen $1,034.26 $ 4,800.76
11.26.25 CAL PERS 101.13.5100
MA - Paulina Reyes
$850.96
101.16.5100
State Tax $1,662.22
EFT Pay 101.00.2011
11.26.25 EDD $ 2,004.75
SDI
101.00.2011 $342.53
Federal Tax $2,892.50
101.00.2011
EFT Pay IRS Social Security $ 7,041.70
11.26.25 101.00.2011 $3,308.34
Medicare $840.86
101.00.2011
Salary
101.12.5010 $16,960.67
ACH Kevin Kearney
$ 12,665.49
11.26.25 City Manager Taxes
101.00.2011 $4,295.18
Salary $6,583.42
101.13.5010
ACH Diane Jensen Taxes $1,570.67 $ 4,502.53
11.26.25 City Clerk 101.00.2011
PERS
101.13.5100 $510.22
Salary $5,416.66
101.16.5010
Paulina Reyes Taxes
ACH 101.00.2011 $1,106.00 $
11.26.25 3,890.87
Management Analyst
PERS
101.16.5100 $419.79
(employee's portion)
SECTION 4 $ 34,906.10
Demands Warrants 25-24 5 November 18, 2025
Mayor, City of Bradbury Date Print Name
ATTEST:
Diane Jensen
City Clerk, City of Bradbury .........
1, Diane Jensen, City Clerk, hereby certify that Resolution No. 25-24, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Bradbury, CA at a Regular meeting held on the 18* day of November, 2025 by the following roll call vote:"
Mayor Elizabeth Bruny
Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski
Councilmember Hale
Councilmember Barakat
Councilmember Lathrop
Diane Jensen, City Clerk
City of Bradbury
Reso. No. 25-24 6 November 18, 2025
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
COUNCIL of GOVERNMENT
Presentation: President Ed Reece
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4
Discussion:
LEMON CUT-THRU
TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS
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)
Bruce Lathrop, Council Member (District 4,
BRADBURY
City of Bradbury
Agenda Memo
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Kevin Kearney, City Manager
Initiated By: David Gilbertson, City Engineer
DATE: November 18, 2025
SUBJECT: LEMON CUT-THRU TRAIL - PROJECT UPDATE
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Landscaping Quote: Compact DG & French Drains 2) Location Map
3) French Drain Detail
SUMMARY
The maintenance and potential improvements for the Lemon Cut-Thu Trail between Lemon Avenue and Royal Oaks North were discussed at the August 19, 2025 City Council meeting.
After discussion, the City Council directed staff to develop a scope of work and obtain a cost quote for recommended improvements. It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to proceed with the Lemon Cut-thru Trail Improvements in the amount of $44,130.00
DISCUSSION
The Lemon Avenue Cut Thru Trail between Lemon Avenue and Royal Oaks Drive North is a rugged walking surface consisting of a combination of decomposed granite trail material, railroad-tie steps, and pockets of large gravel placed in areas that have experienced erosion after the past few rainy seasons. There is a large, grated inlet at the southern end of the trail at Royal Oaks Drive North. The trail is at an average grade of 5% so without the installation of more permanent surface material, the trail could experience erosion after significant storm events.
The maintenance and potential improvements for the Lemon Cut-Thru Trail were discussed at the August 19, 2025 City Council meeting. After discussion, the City Council directed staff to:
Lemon Cut-Thru Trail - Project Update
A. Remove the existing large gravel and replace it with compressed decomposed granite (DG) from the south entrance on Royal Oaks Drive North up approximately 300 feet.
B. Consider increasing the existing drain sizes to 12" × 12".
C. Create a cross-slope to the trail surface so that runoff drains properly into the inlets.
D. Provide a scope of work, including costs and materials for a future council meeting.
Staff met at the south end of the trail with the City's current landscape maintenance contractor, Priority Landscape Services, Inc. on October 16, 2025 to discuss the proposed improvements. It was determined that in lieu of regrading the trail to slope towards the existing inlets, that six (6) french drains be installed laterally across the trail at specific intervals to intercept the runoff (see Attachment No. 2 and 3). Staff and the contractor believe that this method of improvement will better inhibit the erosion because the runoff will enter the french drains quicker. The quote from Priority Landscaping (Attachment No. 1) also includes the removal of the gravel pockets and the replacement with compressed DG as well as filling in any eroded area of the trail.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The cost quote from Priority Landscape Services, Inc., dated October 27, 2025 is in the amount of $39,130.00. RKA would be overseeing the project, and their cost is anticipated to be $5,000.00 to cover time spent on the project and inspections to the improvements.
Project funding for the $44,130.00 total would come from General Fund as this project is unbudgeted.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council may elect to reject the cost quote from Priority Landscape Services, Inc. and provide direction to staff for trail modification alternatives.
2. The City Council may elect to reject the cost quote from Priority Landscape Services, Inc. and obtain other bids.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to proceed with the Lemon Cut-thru Trail Improvements in the amount of $44, 130.00.
ATTACHMENT #1
Priority Landscape Services, LLC ESTIMATE
1524 Mable Street
Anaheim CA 92804 DATE: 10/27/2025
T: (714) 989-5176 ESTIMATE # 18140
PRIORITY
LANDSCAPE SERVICES, LIC. F: (714) 255-2961 JOB# 1043
TAG #
PREPARED FOR: SERVICE ADDRESS:
Kevin R Kearney | City Manager City Of Bradbury: Lemon Trail [email protected] 600 Winston Ave
T: (626) 358-3218 Bradbury CA 91008
Paulina Reyes | Management Analyst
[email protected]
JOB DESCRIPTION
This estimate is for the renovation of the lemon trail in the city of Bradbury at the address above. Priority will dispatch staff to renovate the trail at the designated area, upon approval. Included in this estimate is all labor and materials required to complete the work.
ITEMIZED ESTIMATE: TIME AND MATERIALS
1 Install approximately 60 cubic yards of Stabilized Pyrite Gold DG approx. 4in depth $ 24,000.00 Install (6) French Drains 6,600.00
Install adtiional 130' of Drain for new french drains to tie in. $ 6,850.00 Install (12) treated 4x4 compressed wood barriers on each side of new french drains $ 1,680.00 - Work included is only from Stairs to Royal oaks
TOTAL COST INCLUDES LABOR & MATERIALS
TOTAL ESTIMATED JOB COST$ 39,130.00
This is an estimate only, not a contract. This estimate is for completing the job described above, based on our evaluation. It does not include unforeseen price increases or additional labor and materials which may be required should problems arise once the work has begun. This estimate is good for thrity (30) days from the date listed above.
Accepted By:
Roberto Sanchez | Site Supervisor
PLS Representative Signature Date
ATTACHMENT #2
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LOWER
STAIRS
INSTALL FRENCH
DRAIN (TYP.)
SIX (6) LOCATIONS
Royal Oaks Drive North
Google Earth.
PROPOSED FRENCH DRAIN
LOCATION
LOCATION MAP
LEMON TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS
FRENCH DRAIN LOCATIONS
ATTACHMENT #3
4" BY 4" POST FLUSH
WTH TRAIL SURFACE
EXISTING DG TRAIL MATERIAL • EXISTING DG TRAIL MATERIAL 18" DEEP " TO 3" GRAVEL BACKFILL
FOR DŘAINAGE
4" PVC (PERFORATED)
112" WIDEJ PIPE WRAPPED IN FABRIC
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EXIST. WROUGHT
IRON FENCE
EXIST. BLOCK WALL
4" BY 4" POST
CONNECT TO (BOTH SIDES)
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BACKFILL FOR
EXIST. 12" BY 12" DRAINAGE
INLET WITH 4" PVC PIPE
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DEPRESSION
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-25:
ADOPTION OF THE HEALTH
&
SAFETY ELEMENT
Richard I. Hate, Mayor (District 1)
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: November 18, 2025
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 25-25: ADOPTION OF THE HEALTH AND
SAFETY ELEMENT
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Resolution No. 25-25
2) Health and Safety Element
SUMMARY
The Health and Safety Element is state-mandated and part of the City's General Plan that addresses natural and human-caused hazards and outlines policies to enhance community safety and resilience.
On October 22, 2025, the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. PC 25-329 recommending-City Council adoption of the updated Element and finding it exempt from CEQA under Guidelines § 15061(b)(3). Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the updated Health & Safety Element and confirm the CEQA exemption, consistent with the Planning Commission's recommendation.
BACKGROUND
The City's Health and Safety Element was originally updated in 2023 to comply with State law, including Senate Bill (SB) 379, which requires the integration of climate adaptation and resilience strategies through a Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Evacuation Route Analysis. The Health and Safety Element addresses both natural and human- caused hazards. The Element includes a Climate Vulnerability Assessment which identifies climate-related risks and vulnerabilities and provides goals and policies to enhance community resilience, as well as an Evacuation Route Analysis that evaluates existing evacuation routes and identifies strategies to ensure safe and effective evacuation during emergencies.
The previous 2023 Health & Safety Element update was adopted by the City Council following Planning Commission recommendation and State review. However, Pursuant to Government Code Section 65302.15, when a city revises its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, it must also review and readopt the Safety Element to maintain consistency. The City Council revised the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in February 2024. As a result, the Health & Safety Element must now be readopted to ensure continued compliance with State requirements and internal consistency among General Plan documents.
The Planning Commission reviewed the updated Health & Safety Element at its meeting on October 22, 2025 and adopted Resolution No. PC 25-329 recommending that the City Council approve the revised Element and find it exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Guidelines § 15061(b)(3). The City Council is now being asked to consider adoption of the updated Health & Safety Element consistent with the Planning Commission's recommendation.
ANALYSIS
The current revisions to the Health and Safety Element are minor and administrative in nature. They include:
1. Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map - Revised to reflect the most current CAL FIRE mapping data. Pg. 18
2. Updated Map Language - Clarified labeling and text to align with State mapping standards. Pg. 18
3. Addition of a Web Link to the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan - Added to provide the public with direct online access to the City's adopted LHMP and related emergency preparedness resources. Pg. 16
Staff coordinated with CAL Fire to submit these updates to the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection on July 22, 2025, and the State completed its review on July 29, 2025. Since the Health & Safety Element was recently approved in 2023 and the recent changes were minor and administrative in nature, initial review by the City Council and Planning Commission were not deemed necessary. The proposed 2025 revisions do not introduce new policies or programs and will not result in any physical environmental impacts.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Staff is recommending that the Health and Safety Element Update be found exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the common-sense exemption of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). This Section states CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity will have a significant effect, the activity is not subject to CEQA. As this is a policy document that will not cause any physical changes to the environment, there will not be any impact from adoption.
RECOMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-25, adopting the updated Health & Safety Element of the General Plan with the minor modifications identified by staff, and formally integrate the Safety Element into the City's General Plan. The City Council should also find that the update is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Guidelines § 15061(b)(3).
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 25-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BRADBURY, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH THE FINDINGS OF
FACT AND A DECISION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE HEALTH &
SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE AND THE CLIMATE VULNERABILITY
ASSESSMENT AND RESIDENTIAL EMERGENCY EVACUATION
ROUTE ANALYSIS AND FIND THE UPDATE TO BE EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
PURSUANT TO THE COMMON-SENSE EXEMPTION OF CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)
WHEREAS, Government Code § 65302(g) mandates that each city's general plan include Safety Element;
WHEREAS, The goal of the safety element is to reduce the negative impacts caused by natural phenomena such as fires, floods, droughts, and earthquakes; WHEREAS, Government Code § 65302.15 provides that upon the revision of a local hazard mitigation plan adopted on or after January 1, 2022, the safety element must be reviewed and updated to identify a range of emergency scenarios, and incorporate the hazard mitigation plan by reference; and further requires periodic review (at least every 8 years) upon subsequent revisions of the housing element or hazard mitigation plan; WHEREAS, The City revised its local hazard mitigation plan in February 2024, thereby triggering the requirement under § 65302.15 to update the safety element accordingly; WHEREAS, The City of Bradbury Planning Commission has recommended to the City Council approval and adoption of the Health and Safety Element update by Resolution No. PC 25-329;
WHEREAS, The City of Bradbury Planning Department is recommending that the Health & Safety Element Update be found exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3);
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council conducted a regular meeting on November 18, 2025, and held a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Bradbury Municipal Code relative to thismatter.
SECTION 2. The information in the agenda report, and the testimony at the public hearing are incorporated in this Resolution and comprises the bases on which the findings have been made.
Reso. No. 25-25 11.18.2025 City Council Mtg.
SECTION 3. The proposed amendments will promote health, safety, peace, morals and general welfare of the City and itspeople.
SECTION 4. The Health and Safety Element meet the requirements of Government Code section 65302 and covers allrequired topics.
SECTION 5. The updated Health and Safety Element is consistent with the other elements of the General Plan.
SECTION 6. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the updated Health and Safety Element of the General Plan.
SECTION 7. The City Council further determines/finds that the Health and Safety Element Update is Categorically Exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the common sense exemption per SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVEDAND ADOPTED this 18th day of November; 2025. -
Mayor Bruny, City of Bradbury
ATTEST:
-
Diane Jensen, City Clerk
1, Diane Jensen, City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution 25-25 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Bradbury, California, at a Regular Meeting held on the 18th day of November, 2025, by the following vote:
Mayor Bruny
Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski
Councilmember Barakat
Councilmember Lathrop
Councilmember Hale
Reso. No. 25-25 11.18.2025 City Council Mtg.
ATTACHMENT #2
City of Bradbury General Plan 2012 - 2030 Update
Health and Safety Element Revised June 2025
Exhibit H-S Safety No. 1 FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
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Local Responsibility Area in Fire Hazard Severity Zones (2025), depicts the fire hazard areas in the City of Bradbury as identified by CAL FIRE and adopted by the City Council.
Sources: CAL FIRE, Los Angeles County GIS; Map date: March 24, 2025 Health and Safety Page No. 18
City of Bradbury General Plan 2012 - 2030 Update
Health and Safety Element Revised June 2025
this mapping effort, areas designated for management by CAL FIRE are identified as State Responsibility Areas (SRA). Areas managed by local fire departments are identified as Local Responsibility Areas (LRA). The entire City of Bradbury lies within a LRA and fire protection is provided by the County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD). Most of the City is located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) established by CAL FIRE and reflected on Exhibit H-S Safety No. 1. In 2012, the California State Legislature adopted SB 1241 which requires communities to protect themselves against wildland and urban fires by addressing the fire hazard in areas designated as VHFHSZ.
Overview of Safety Chapter Issues
The City of Bradbury has attempted to identify and analyze natural and human-caused hazards and the associated risks that residents may be subjected to.
Fire Hazards The threat of wildfires in foothill areas in Southern California has been of concern for many years. Very high risk for wildfire is evident in areas having steep slopes that are covered with chaparral vegetation and where there is limited access for fire control equipment.
Low hazard areas are developed urban areas where fire access is readily available and the terrain is relatively flat. Industrial areas, hazardous material users, structures with substandard electrical wiring, overhead high voltage power lines, and high pressure gas lines are examples of urban fire hazards.
The City of Bradbury developed a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) with input and direction from City of Bradbury stakeholders and the community. The purpose of the CWPP is to serve as a fire protection planning document that presents the City's physical characteristics, wildfire hazard, assets at risk from wildfire, vegetation/fuel management projects and specifications, and goals and action items intended to reduce wildfire hazards in the City. The ultimate goal of the CWPP is to protect lives, property, and natural resources threated by wildland fire. The final version of the CWPP was adopted by the Bradbury City Council on March 15, 2022 and was annexed into the City's Hazard Mitigation Plan on August 16, 2022. To access the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, please visit the City's website at:
https://www.cityofbradbury.org/community/public_safety/lhmp_cwpp.php In order to facilitate immediate firefighting response, the City should have the following standards for areas that are located in high or very high FHSZs:
• There should be sufficient access routes and roads for emergency vehicles and for the evacuation of residents from all areas.
Adequate access should be provided for all developed areas. All roadways to hazard areas should be of sufficient width to accommodate firefighting equipment. Streets should be marked and addresses should be posted in plain view. Adequate water supply should be available and sufficient for fire suppression activity.
All development within the VHFHSZ should comply with the standards set forth in LACoFD's Fuel Modification Plan. The three primary components needed to reduce fire losses are:
1. Implementing building construction methods that reduce building fire hazards;
2. Providing adequate defensible space around structures to reduce fuel; and Health and Safety Page No. 16
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6
ANNUAL APPRECIATION EVENT
Date & Location
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: November 18, 2025
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF AN ANNUAL APPRECIATION EVENT
ATTACHMENT(S): 1. Anticipated Guest List
2. Domenico's Restaurant Venue Photo
3. Fred Museum Venue Photo
SUMMARY
At the October meeting, the City Council selected Domenico's Restaurant and Fred's Museum as potential venues for the Annual Appreciation Event. Staff has reached out to both to check availability, rental terms, and coordination for the proposed date of January 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Staff recommends that the City Council move forward with holding the Annual Appreciation Event at Domenico's due to the establishment's clearer costs and simpler execution.
BACKGROUND
The Annual Appreciation Event is held each year to celebrate those serving the community. In previous years, the City has hosted the event at local restaurants such as 38 Degrees Ale House and The Derby in Arcadia. Building on those successes, Staff contacted Domenico's and Fred's Museum to explore options for this year's event.
DISCUSSION
At Domenico's Restaurant, Staff confirmed the guest list can be accommodated either on the patio or upstairs dining room. Table arrangements can be set for seated dining and mingling near the full bar (bottle/draft beer, wine & cocktails). Domenico's offers a buffet- style service-package option at $35.99 per person, which could include entrées like lasagna, chicken parmigiana, and other Italian cuisine dishes. Staff is in discussions with Domenico's to potentially add a third entrée option, depending on the costs..
At Fred's Museum, the weekday rental is $1,200 with a $1,000 refundable deposit (returned after inspection). The venue provides booths, tables, cocktail tables, barstools, and three six-foot tables with linens at no extra cost. The City would need to contract for food and beverage services, since the facility offers none on-site. This would include a licensed caterer (vendor list suggested) and alcohol service, which requires a licensed bartender. The City would need to procure event insurance and coordinate all catering, bar, and service vendors, as well as facilitate cleanup.
ANALYSIS
Domenico's offers venue, food service, and full bar in one place, making the budgeting clearer and execution simpler. The cost is per person, which makes projecting total cost easier. The layout supports both informal mingling and seated dining.
Fred's Museum is essentially a rental space, while the physical amenities are provided, the City would need to coordinate catering, bar/bartender services, insurance and event setup/cleanup. These added vendor logistics raise coordination needs and budgeting uncertainty.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The cost figures below reflect an estimated attendance of 40 people, which is consistent with the average from previous years:
• Domenico's: approx. $35.99 × 40 guests = $1,500, plus an estimated bar tab (approx. $1000) = ~ $2,500.
• Fred's Museum: rental only is $1,200, with additional food, drink, staffing and insurance costs to be determined.
The budget allocation for the event is $4,000.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Fred's Museum has a number of challenges due to the need hire separate vendors for catering, bar service and insurance, whereas Domenico's Restaurant provides venue, food and full bar all in one place, making it a simpler, more efficient option.
If the City Council decides to further move forward with Fred's, Staff could start figuring out costs and vendors for that location.
Staff recommends that the City Council move forward with holding the Annual Appreciation Event at Domenico's due to the establishment's clearer costs and simpler execution.
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 Committee Member 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
21 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
26 Kyrene Beltran Community Service Officer
27 Derek Hensel Community Service Officer
28 Lt. David Hernandez LA County Sheriff's Department
29 Capt. Jorge Meza LA County Sheriff's Department Public Safety 30 Assistant Chief Steven Cabrera LA County Fire Department 31 Adriana Watson, Liaison LA County Fire Department
ATTACHMENT #2
Chank Hei
ATTACHMENT #3
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7
CITY COUNCIL LIAISONS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
NO. 25-26 PERTAINING TO THE
APPOINTMENTS TO THE SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS
Richard I. Hale, Ir., 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: Kevin Kearney, City Manager
DATE: November 18, 2025
SUBJECT: City Council Liaisons for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and Consideration of Resolution No. 25-26 Pertaining to the Appointments to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. 25-26: San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
SUMMARY
This item prompts the City Council to discuss the 2025-26 organization and association assignments. It is recommended that the City Council designate City Council members to organizations and associations and adopt Resolution No. 25-26.
BACKGROUND
Enclosed is the current FY 2025/2026 liaison list. As part of the recent City Council reorganization, the Council should review the organization and association assignments.
When the City Council reorganizes each year, a part of the annual reorganization is to review the organization and association assignments.
The appointment to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments requires authorization by Resolution. The draft resolution is attached to this report.
The chart following includes the current appointments:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 11.18.2025 AGENDA ITEM # 7
City Council Assignments
Association/Organization 24-25 24-25 25-26 25-26
Liaison Alternate Liaison Alternate
California Contract Cities
Association (CCCA) vacant vacant
League of California Cities Szymkowski Lathrop
LA County City Selection Hale vacant Mayor
Committee
LA County Sanitation District Hale Barakat Mayor
:
California Joint Powers City
Hale Mayor
Insurance Authority Manager
So. California Association of
Governments (SCAG) vacant vacant
Foothill Transit Barakat Bruny
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito
Barakat N/A N/A
& Vector Control District
Duarte Community Education Lathrop Bruny
Council (CEC)
Duarte Education Foundation Bruny Lathrop
San Gabriel Valley COG Szymkowski Barakat
ANALYSIS
The City Council liaison appointments are intended to ensure the City Council actively participate in inter-jurisdictional organizations to ensure the interests of the community are represented in regional public policy.
City Council Assignments
It is recommended that the City Council designate City Council members to organizations and associations and for the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-26 designating a representative as the voting member and alternate to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. Further, it is typical that the residing Mayor is the representative to the Los Angeles City Selection Committee, LA County Sanitation
FINANCIAL REVIEW
There is no financial impact as a result of this action.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council designate City Council members to organizations and associations and adopt the Resolution No. 25-26.
ATTACHMENT #1
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City Council Assignments
RESOLUTION NO. 25-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY, CALIFORNIA,
APPOINTING THE GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER AND ALTERNATE GOVERNING
BOARD MEMBER TO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS WHEREAS, the City of Bradbury has executed the Joint Powers Agreement establishing the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments; and
WHEREAS, the Council of Governments will be structured with a Governing Board made up of one elected official selected by each member city; and WHEREAS, each member city must designate by resolution a Governing Board Member and Alternate Governing Board Member;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Bradbury does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That the Governing Board Member representing the City of Bradbury shall be
SECTION 2. That the Alternate Governing Board Member representing the City of Bradbury shall be
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and send a copy to the Executive Director of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of November, 2025.
Elizabeth Bruny
Mayor - City of Bradbury
ATTEST:
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25-26 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Bradbury at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of November, 2025.
Mayor Bruny:
Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski:
Councilmember Hale:
Councilmember Barakat:
Councilmember Lathrop:
Diane Jensen
City Clerk - City of Bradbury