INCORPORATED
JULY 26. 1957
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OFF OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY
REGULAR MEETING
BRADBURY Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 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 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL A quorum was established by roll call.
PRESENT:
Mayor Elizabeth Bruny
Mayor Pro Tem Melodie Szymkowski
Councilmember Bruce Lathrop
Councilmember Richard G. Barakat
Councilmember Richard T. Hale, Jr.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF: City Manager Kevin Kearney
City Attorney Cary Reisman
City Clerk Diane Jensen
Management Analyst Paulina Reyes.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Action: 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 #4 with Councilmember Lathrop; otherwise, he was not aware of any other conflicts.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Bruny opened the meeting to Public Comment. No members of the public present.
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 adaping on the Consent Calendar, the motion will be deemed to "to waive the reading and A. Minutes: Regular Meeting, December 16, 2025.
B. Monthly Investment Report for the month of January, 2026.
C. Resolution No. 26-01, Demands & Warrants for January, 2026. Page #3; Section #3; Item #1 Cal American Water 1775 Woodlyn Lane $1167.52 pulled.
D. 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; INCORPORATING 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.
Action: Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with Councilmember Hale seconding the motion, which passed unanimously, 5:0.
3. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE UPDATE
Paulina Reyes, Management Analyst highlighted the committee's accomplishments, including implementing Everbridge, digitizing disaster data, and establishing a WhatsApp group. Concerns were raised about emergency protocols and the need for better community outreach and education.
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No Formal Action Taken. Staff will work together with the committee on the following:
a. Request and prepare to purchase an additional LA-RICS radio (seek Council approval when revenues/expenditures are finalized) and present the request to Council.
b. Draft a clear emergency response protocol and present a draft to the Public Safety Committee for review.
c. Recruit alternates for district volunteers.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 26-02: HEARING ON REPORT OF COSTS PURSUANT TO BRADBURY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.115.100 - 2302 ELDA STREET Councilmember Lathrop recused himself from this Agenda item due to his residence being within 500 feet from the property discussed.
Shannon Patrick, attorney with Jones-Mayer, presented on the process of placing a lien on a City of Bradbury property at 2302 Elder Street for unpaid costs related to property maintenance like hiring a contractor, preparing notices and recording the lien to recover such expenses. Presentation included with Minutes.
Action: Councilmember Barakat motioned to continue the nuisance abatement cost hearing and associated lien matter to the February 17, 2026 council meeting to allow staff to finalize incidental costs (including attorneys' fees) and proper notice. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski. The motion passed 4:0.
Councilmember Lathrop returned to the meeting following the motion.
5. CALRECYCLE FOUNTAIN
Action: Councilmember Hale motioned to coordinate formally with the City of Duarte and Upper San Gabriel Municipal Water District to finalize installation of the Mount Olive water refill station (confirm installation, finalize plaque wording/agency logos, and confirm site prep responsibilities) with Councilmember Lathrop seconding the motion, which passed 5:0.
6. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
a. Form 700, Economic of Interest Statements due by April 1, 2026. b. Reminded Council of the Annual Appreciation Event, Wednesday, January 21st. c. If selected by the JPA, pursue attendance at the proposed lobbying trip to Washington DC and request that participating cities/the JPA reimburse city travel costs; confirm council comfort level and return guidance to the JPA
7. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY - Nothing to report.
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8. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Bruny - Nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski - Nothing to report.
Councilmember Hale - Nothing to report.
Councilmember Barakat - Nothing to report.
Councilmember Lathrop - Nothing to report.
9. 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 8:02 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.
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 in Closed Session regarding litigation matter. It was informative only. No formal votes were taken or requested.
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ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:12 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Councilmember Lathrop 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, February 17, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
SIGNED BY:
Elizabein Beury
Name
mayor 02-17-26
Date
ATTEST:
22.17.96 Diane Jensen Date
City Clerk, City of Bradbury
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J& M
JONES & MAYER
CITY of BRADBURY
COST OF ABATEMENT HEARING BEFORE.
AFTER.
JANUARY 20, 2026 2302 ELDA STREET,
SHANNON M. PATRICK, ESQ. BRADBURY CA 91008
J& MI
JONES & MAYER
TONESE MATER
JONES MAYE
AFTER.
2302 ELDA STREET, BRADBURY CA 91008
Major Code Violations Existed on the Property, which accumulated from first date of violation in June of 2024 • 9.100.070(f) Inadequate Intersection Vision Clearance
9.109.030(3) Fire Hazard
9.109.030(5) Unpainted Buildings
9.109.030(7) Fences in State of Disrepair
9.109.030(8)(a) Overgrown Vegetation, Likely to Harbor Vermin
9.109.030(9|(b) Hazardous Vegetation Detrimental to Property Values
9.109.030(11)(b) Abandoned Vehicle
• 9.109.030(15) Visible Garbage Containers
BEFORE. • 9.109.030(18)(c) Neglected Premises
• 9.109.030(20) Lack of Maintenance
• 9.109.030(22) Unsightly Property
• 9.109.030(23) Premises Out of Harmony
• 9.109.030(24) Depreciated Value Effect
1/20/2026
ONE MVEE
2302 ELDA STREET, BRADBURY CA 91008 2302 ELDA STREET, BRADBURY CA 91008 Authority 1, BRADBURY MUNICIPAL CODE: Authority 2, CONSENT:
Sector a directed indicate destina lance at coralen bed tail As ot tad no 2025, roperty cent the made rese resenter are e may direct the City Manager to cause the same to be abated by City Forces or private contract and the City Manager is expressly authorized to enter upon said premises for such purpose.
The Property was declared a PUBLIC NUISANCE on August 19, 2025, with Resolution 25-21 and Property Owner, The Pamda Trust (Represented by Pamela Gout), was given 30 days to abate the nuisance on their own.
JONISE MAYER ESS MAL
2302 ELDA STREET, BRADBURY CA 91008 2302 ELDA STREET, BRADBURY CA 91008 Authority 2, CONSENT CONTINUED:
4 Applicable Provisions in the agreement signed 10-21-25:
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1) City may contract for the remedying of some or all of the nuisance conditions identified in Sections 1 and 2 of resolution 25-21 1/20/2026
10N28 MATER ONE MATER
2302 ELDA STREET, BRADBURY CA 91008 2302 ELDA STREET, BRADBURY CA 91008 SECTORI, CONDITIONS. SECTIONZ BMC SECTIONS VIOLATED. Authority 2, CONSENT CONTINUED:
9.108 0300) Fire Hezard
9.102.03045%. Ulepeinted Buildings 2) Owner shall provide full access to the Property to City personnel and City retained property dee at don t • to refer a at he late, 9.199.0304 7). Feases in Siate ef Drarepsir ing repet 9.309.0J0(3X4): Overgrowa liegerties, Likely sc Ieter Vermin contractors to perform the necessary services.
Thered here Sar bent 9.109.09009(bx sendow Vegetara Darl • 9.102.000(17)(b): Abundred Vibicie 3) Unless Owner makes arrangements to provide for weed abatement, the City Manager and has dead so ta 9.107.030k16): Tinhie Clahuge Contaisen
9.100.030(18Xe): Nog/ered Preshes may provide for continuing week abatement on a regular basis tible from
8.109.870(27): Unightly Property 4) The City Manager shall keep an account of the cost (including incidental expenses) of
9.109.030k25 Tremlice Our of Herony abating such nuisance in accordance with BMC Section 9.115.090, shall present a report in
0.109.03024): Depried Vaive Itsel
accordance with Section 9.115.100, and shall thereafter request that the City Council approve imposition of alien in accordance with Chapter 115 of the BMC (as referenced in this report)
TONES MATERN
JONES & MATER
2302 ELDA STREET, BRADBURY CA 91008 2302 ELDA STREET, BRADBURY CA 91008 Accounting of Costs, Bradbury Municipal Code Section 9.115.090 (Part 1, Part 2 to address Report; hearing and Proceedings 9.115.100:
Notice of Hearing only, forthcoming):
At the time and place fixed for receiving and considering said report, the City The City Manager shall keep an account of the cost (including incidental expenses) of abating Council shall hear and pass upon the report of the City Manager, together with such nuisance on each separate lot, or parcel of land where the work is done and shall render any objections or protests. Thereupon the City Council may make such revision, an itemized report in writing to the City Council showing the cost of abatement and correction, or modification in the report as it may deem just, after which by rehabilitating, demolishing, or repairing of said premises, together with a notice of the time resolution the report, as submitted or revised, corrected or modified, shall be when said report shall be heard by the City Council for confirmation confirmed. The decision of the City Council on all protests and objections which may be made shall be final and conclusive.
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2302 ELDA STREET,
BRADBURY CA 91008 2302 ELDA STREET, BRADBURY CA 91008
Copy of itemized report: Objections?/Protests?
Served personally with
notice of hearing on
date, Wednesday
January 14, 2026:
TONESE MATER
2302 ELDA STREET, BRADBURY CA 91008 2302 ELDA STREET, BRADBURY CA 91008 Nuisance Abatement lien 9.115.120 LIEN alternative to special assessment (PART 1):
Revisions? a) As an alternative to imposing the cost of abatement as a special assessment against the property, the City may choose instead to collect the cost of abatement by a nuisance abatement lien in accordance with the provisions of this section.
g The procedure to impose a nuisance abatement lien shall be the same as specified above except that the notice sent to the property owner must be served in the same manner as service of summons in a civil action in accordance with the Code of Civil Procedure Section 415.10 et seq., and the notice need not specify the property can be sold for delinquent assessments. If after diligent search, the owner of record cannot be found, the notice may be served by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place upon the property for ten days and by publication of the notice in a newspaper of general circulation pursuant to Government Code Section 6062.
A nuisance abatement lien imposed pursuant to this section shall be recorded in the County Recorder's Office and from the date of recording shall have the force, effect, and priority of a judgment lien. 1/20/2026
028 MEN
2302 ELDA STREET, BRADBURY CA 91008 2302 ELDA STREET, BRADBURY CA 91008 money judgment.
description and assessor's parcel number of the parcel on which the lien is imposed and (h) The City may recover from the property owner any costs incurred regarding the the name and address of the recorded owner of the parcel. procest and recording of the usure an entire and riding notice the abatement lien may be foreclosed by an action brought by the City for a money judgment. (f) A nuisance abatement lien and the release of the lien shall be indexed in the grantor- grantee index.
TON! & MAYER®
2302 ELDA STREET,
2302 ELDA STREET, BRADBURY CA 91008
BRADBURY CA 91008
Anticipated initial cost: $4,750
The cost for the work was processed out of the City's account on December 12, 2025.
Initial Estimate, as provided at City
Count mean a poise at 20z
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2302 ELDA STREET,
BRADBURY CA 91008 2302 ELDA STREET, BRADBURY CA 91008
Proof of actual Cost:
Notice of City's Hearing to recuperate Cost, Bradbury Municipal Code Section 9.115.090 (Part 2, addressing hearing notice only)
Band seternuary 2026 To Melode
following issuance of a copy of said (1) report and (2) notice shall be served upon the owner of said Payment to contracted property, in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.115.050 at least five days prior to submitting the same to the City Council; proof of said posting and service shall be made by affidavit filed with the City Clerk. The term, "incidental Расиста expenses" shall include, but not be limited to, the actual expenses and costs of the cryin preparation of the notices preciation and ontracts, and TONE MAVER S3 & M1
2302 ELDA STREET,
2302 ELDA STREET, BRADBURY CA 91008
BRADBURY CA 91008
Notice of Hearing CONTINUED, Section 9.115.050:
Notice of Hearing:
Service of said notice and resolution shall be by personal service upon the owner of the affected premises if such owner is found within the City limits; or if such owner is not found within the City limits, by depositing a copy of said notice and resolution in the U.S. Postal Service enclosed in a Served personally sealed envelope and with postage thereon fully prepaid. Said mail shall be registered or certified with itemized report and addressed to said owner at the last known address of said owner, and if there is not known address, then in care of the property address. The service is complete at the time of such deposit. in satisfaction of The term "owner" as used herein means any person in possession and also any person having or notice requirements claiming to have any legal or equitable interest in said premises, as disclosed by a current title search from any accredited title company. The failure of any person to receive such notice shall nc on date affect the validity of the proceedings hereunder.
(Ord. No. 297, 5 9.06.080.050, 3-20-2007)
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SE MEE
2302 ELDA STREET, 2302 ELDA STREET,
BRADBURY CA 91008 BRADBURY CA 91008
Again, copy of itemized
report: Affidavit Filed with City
Clerk, Diane Jensen:
Served personally with
notice of hearing on Filed on date 1-20-26.
date in satisfaction of
notice requirements: