INCORPORATED
JULY 26. 1957
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY
FICITY OFFL
REGULAR MEETING
BRADBURY Tuesday, December 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 Elizabeth Bruny at 7:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Elizabeth Bruny, Mayor Pro Tem Melodie Szymkowski, Councilmember Bruce Lathrop, Councilmember Richard G. Barakat and Councilmember Richard T. Hale, Jr.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF: City Manager Kevin Kearney, City Attorney Cary Reisman, City Clerk Diane Jensen and Management Analyst Paulina Reyes.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Hale made a motion to approve the agenda with Councilmember Lathrop seconding the motion which passed unanimously, 5:0. The Council proceeded with the City of Bradbury business.
DISCLOSURE OF ITEMS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 1090 & 81000 ET. SEQ. In compliance with the California Political Reform Act, each City Councilmembers has the responsibility to disclose direct or indirect potential for a personal financial impact as a result of participation in the decision-making process concerning agenda items.
City Attorney Reisman stated he was aware of a potential conflict pertaining to Agenda Item #3 with Councilmember Barakat; otherwise, he was not aware of any other conflicts.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Bruny opened the meeting to Public Comment. No members of the public present.
ACTION ITEMS*
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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, November 18, 2025.
B. Monthly Investment Report for the month of December, 2025.
C. Resolution No. 25-27, Demands & Warrants for December, 2025.
D. Approval for the City Manager to Teach at the University of Southern California E. Approval of Updated 2025 - 2026 City Council Priorities Work Plan Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with Councilmember Hale seconding the motion, which passed unanimously, 5:0.
REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF DUARTE TO UTILIZE THE CITY CENTER'S BACK PARKING
LOT FOR THEIR UPCOMING CITY EVENT
Councilmember Barakat recused himself from this Agenda item discussion because his residence is adjacent to the property discussed.
Councilmember Caesar Garcia and Mayor Tera Martin Del Campo from the City of Duarte presented before Council asking to use the Civic Center's back parking lot for an event on Thursday, January 29, 2026 from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to welcome their new Mayor. They also invited each member on the Council as well.
Mayor Bruny suggested the City of Duarte develop the available land on the Royal Oaks Manor's property into their own parking lot.
Action: Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski made a motion to approve the Civic Center's back parking lot for the January 29, 2026 event with Councilmember Lathrop seconding the motion, which passed unanimously, 4:0.
Following the motion and vote, Councilmember Barakat re-joined the meeting.
4. PRESENTATION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
Carolina Caballos, SCE's local public affairs officer, introduced Christina Lee, Field Engineer, Daniel Botieff, Senior Engineer and Marisol Fonseca, PRS Supervisor, all Southern California Edison employees, who presented before the City Council an update on their operations, including wildfire mitigation plan, an explanation on the effectiveness of covered wires vs. targeted undergrounding, current and planned City of Bradbury projects and how to navigate the SCE portal for resources. Copy of PDF presentation to accompany Minutes.
Action: Information item only; no action taken.
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5. FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORT
The City Council received a presentation from Sophia Guo of the Pun Group regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Financial Audit. The City's Financial Director, Suresh Malkani, was also present.
Action: Motion made by Councilmember Hale and seconded by Councilmember Lathrop to receive and file the Independent Auditor's Report and Basic Financial Statements and Independent Accountant's Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures and Appropriations Limit Schedule. The motion passed unanimously, 5:0.
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 400U AND REGULAR ORDINANCE NO. 400: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE 2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING ...
CODE (CBC), 2025 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE 2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (CMC), 2025 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE 2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CPC), 2025 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE 2026 LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC), 2025 EDITION; TITLE 30 OF THE 2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (CRC), 2025 EDITION; TITLE 31 OF THE 2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALGREEN), 2025 EDITION, TITLE 33 OF THE 2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE; INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, EDITION 2025; INCORPOARTING THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE (CHBC), EDITION 2025; INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, 2025 EDITION; INCORPORATING THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (IPMC) 2021 EDITION; THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE, AND MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE ABOVE, SAID CODES; AMENDING TITLE IV, CHAPTER 3, TITLE XVII, CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12 AND 13 AND ADDING CHAPTERS 15, 16, 17 AND 18 THERETO Staff presented the urgency and regular ordinances adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes by reference, as required prior to January 1, 2026.
Action 1: Motion by Councilmember Barakat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski, to waive the first reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 400U. Motion carried unanimously, Action 2: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski, seconded by Councilmember Barakat, to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 400 with the exception of a typographical error in Section 4.03.050 Responsibility; Section 15; Paragraph 3; Line 5 which currently reads "13 [CSR1]" and should read "13." Motion carried unanimously, 5:0.
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DISCUSSION ON SENATE BILL 707 AND UPCOMING CHANGES RELATED TO THE
LEGISLATION
Staff provided an overview of Senate Bill 707 and discussed upcoming statutory changes effective July 1, 2026, including the need for future City resolution to ensure compliance.
Action: Information item only; no action taken.
8. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Kevin Kearney reminded Council:
The Lemon Cut Thru Trail will be closed during maintenance through December 24th or longer if the rains continue making it difficult to complete the project.
City Hall will close on Wednesday, 12.24.26 and reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026 for the Holiday Break. Councilmember Barakat asked for a list containing the days City Hall is closed during the calendar year. This list will be provided in the Weekly Memo.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY - Nothing to report.
10. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
a. Mayor Bruny - Nothing to report.
b. Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski - Nothing to report.
c. Councilmember Hale - Nothing to report.
d. Councilmember Barakat - Nothing to report.
e. Councilmember Lathrop - Nothing to report.
11. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS - Nothing to report.
CLOSED SESSION-
CALL TO ORDER
The Closed Session of the City Council of the City of Bradbury was called to order by Mayor Bruny at 8:28 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
PRESENT: Mayor Elizabeth Bruny, Mayor Pro Tem Melodie Szymkowski, Councilmember Bruce Lathrop, Councilmember Richard G. Barakat and Councilmember Richard T. Hale, Jr.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF: City Manager Kevin Kearney and City Attorney Cary Reisman.
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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).
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
• Government Code Section 54957 (b)(4)
• Title: City Attorney (Jones Mayer)
Council met in Closed Session regarding litigation matter. It was informative only. No formal votes were taken or requested.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:42 p.m., Councilmember Bruny made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Councilmember Barakat seconded that motion, which passed unanimously 5:0. The Regular Meeting was adjourned to a Regular Meeting at the Bradbury Civic Center, 600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008 on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
SIGNED BY:
ATTEST:
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Diane Jensen Date
City Clerk, City of Bradbury
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SCE's 2026-2028 Wildfire Mitigation Plan is a layered defense strategy to safeguard our communities
Distribution hardening Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) Additional 700+ miles of covered conductor and Last-resort tool to prevent ignitions during extreme targeted undergrounding weather: focused on reducing impacts Transmission hardening Situational awareness Grid Hardening: Covered Conductor & Enhanced standards and proactive upgrades to Using weather stations, HD cameras, and reduce ignition risk on transmission infrastructure orecasting to monitor and respond to wildfire risk Targeted Undergrounding Discussion New technology deployment Vegetation management
Deploying new and expanded tools to identify and Removing hazardous trees and maintaining prevent ignition risks early clearances to prevent vegetation-related ignitions Aerial suppression Refine other strategies
Supporting aerial firefighting resources to improve Continuously improving mitigation through rapid wildfire response and public safety lessons learned, modeling, and utility collaboration December 16th, 2025
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Overview
HARDENING ELECTRIC GRID & INFRASTRUCTURE
• Wildfire Mitigation Plan
• Intro to Covered Conductor (CC)
COVERED FIRE RESISTANT PROTECTIVE TARGETED TRANSMISSION CONDUCTOR POLES & WRAPS DEVICES UNDERGROUNDING HARDENING • Intro to Targeted Undergrounding (TUG) Replacing bare wire Installing mix of Using faster grid Undergrounding in Expanding and with compred composite poles and motection sellinos to targeted high fire and valuatine stratening conductor to reduce based on risk criteria to address ignition • Existing and Planned Projects in the City of Bradbury wooden poles with more quicidy when:
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Fire risk egress constrained locations, extreme
Severe Risk Areas (SRA) high wind areas, communities of elevated fire concern, and extreme consequence areas
Total High Fire Risk Area High Consequence (HC) Locations that meet consequence threshold for (HFRA) Overhead Distribution Segments Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) at 8 hours Segments
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TARGETED UNDERGROUNDING (TUG) COVERED CONDUCTOR WORK & IMPACTS • 6,800+ miles of covered conductor, covering about 70% • From Wildfire Mitigation Plan (2026-2028): "TUG is a program to of SCE's overhead distribution lines in high fire risk underground existing overhead power lines to significantly reduce wildfire areas and PSPS risk by reducing the possibility for objects to contact energized conductor as well as greatly limiting the ignition-causing potential from: • Covered conductor estimated to be about 70% effective equipment failures" when compared to bare conductor
• Undergrounding reduces need for public safety power shutoff (PSPS) • Areas with covered conductor averaged 82% fewer during extreme wind events animal contact and 94% fewer balloon contact faults • Covered Conductor improves wind tolerance but does not fully per mile compared to bare wire in 2024 prevent de-energization like undergrounding
•How Covered Conductor Lines Help Reduce Wildfire Risk
• Certain locations may not be feasible for undergrounding (e.g. rocky and coastal terrains)
Data as of 9/30/2025
TARGETED UNDERGROUNDING WORK & IMPACTS
• Completed 53 miles of undergrounding in targeted high fire risk areas based on risk criteria and feasibility since 2021
• Ramping up scope in high fire area with plans to execute undergrounding for established scope in the January 2025 burn scar areas
• About 7,400 miles, or about 44% of primary distribution lines in high fire risk areas, already underground
• Exploring alternatives, such as ground level distribution system and at grade duct bank, for quicker deployment and reduced environmental impact and Targeted Undergrounding Energy to: What's Ahead EDISON
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Bradbury Grid Hardening: Current and Future State, & Active Projects
• Total mileage in HFRA: 13.5 miles
• Cunductor, 49% bare bondag underground, 3% covered
• Future State of Bradbury: 70% underground, 20% covered conductor, 10% bare conductor
• In-flight Projects: 4, Expected Operating Date: 12/31/27 • Key factors influencing project timelines: City of Bradbury • Flood Control Permit
• Public right-of-way/private easements
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How to Navigate: Grid Hardening Map
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• EIX Business Update: EIX Business Update
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