INCORPORATED
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY
INCITY OFIL
REGULAR MEETING
BRADBURY Tuesday, March 17, 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 Pro Tem Melodie Szymkowski, Councilmember Bruce Lathrop, Councilmember Richard G. Barakat and Councilmember Richard T. Hale, Jr.
ABSENT: Mayor Elizabeth 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 Bruny from the meeting with Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski seconding the motion. The motion passed 4:0.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Action: Councilmember Hale made a motion to approve the agenda with Councilmember Barakat 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 Pro Tem Szymkowski opened the meeting to Public Comment. No members of the public present.
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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, February 17, 2026.
Monthly Investment Report for the month of March, 2026.
Resolution No. 26-04, Demands & Warrants for March, 2026.
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. CAL RECYCLE DISCUSSION
Council was provided the option to contribute $8,000.00 CalRecycle funds for the installation of a public water fountain with either the City of Duarte or the City of Monrovia.
Action: Councilmember Hale made a motion to approve contributing $8,000.00 CalRecycle funds to the City of Monrovia. Councilmember Barakat seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 4:0.
4. APPROVAL OF KENWOOD VP8000 RADIOS
During an emergency, the City currently relies on two communication systems: Rapid Radios and one (1) Kenwood Viking VP8000 portable radio. Staff has confirmed that the purchase of additional radios using COPs funds would be permissible, as they will be utilized by the City's two Community Services Officers. Councilmember Barakat desired the City Manager to keep his radios in his vehicle for a quick emergency response.
Action: Councilmember Hale made a motion to approve the purchase of 2 Kenwood Viking VP8000 radios in the amount of $13,054.54 with Foothill Communications, and approve appropriations to account using account 215.23.7411 in the amount for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Councilmember Barakat seconded the motion which passed unanimously 4:0.
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5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-05, ALLOWING THE CITY TO EXPENSE
ANNUAL COSTS OF THE CITY'S CURRENT FLOCK CAMERAS TO THE CITIZENS'
OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM AND DISCUSSION ON ADDING
ADDITIONAL FLOCK CAMERAS THROUGHOUT THE CITY
Action: Councilmember Hale made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-05, allowing the City's current Flock Camera annual costs to come from Public Safety (COPs) program and to investigate the purchase/install of three (3) additional Flock Cameras to be placed at the East and West end of Royal Oaks North and on Lemon Avenue. Councilmember Barakat seconded the motion which passed unanimously 4:0.
6. NEW TEMPLATE FOR THE CITY MANAGER'S EVALUATION:
No action taken: Will discuss at the April City Council meeting when Mayor Bruny is in attendance.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
Next City Council meeting is on April 14th at 7:00 p.m.
Burrtec's Spring Clean-Up is April 16th - April 18th.
Bradbury Night Out is Thursday, June 18th.
8. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY: Out of town on 4.14.2026.
9. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:
Mayor Bruny - Absent
Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski - Nothing to report.
Councilmember Hale - Nothing to report.
Councilmember Barakat - Mosquito Vector Control received half a billion dollars to help treat pools at houses from the Eaton and Altadena fires.
Stated the L.A. County Sanitation district is making progress re-entering the Clearwater Tunnel.
Councilmember Lathrop - Would like to receive Housing Build Tracker and notification of Senate or Assembly Bills having to do with the City of Bradbury.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS - Nothing at this time.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
The Closed Session of the City Council of the City of Bradbury was called to order by Mayor Bruny at 7:50 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Melodie Szymkowski, Councilmember Bruce Lathrop, Councilmember Richard G. Barakat and Councilmembe Richard T. Hale, Jr.
ABSENT: Mayor Elizabeth Bruny
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).
Informative only. No votes requested or taken.
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957 (b)(4)
Title: Building & Safety (VCA Code Group)
Council instructed the City Manager on how to move forward.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:00 p.m., Councilmember Barakat made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Councilmember Hale seconded that motion, which passed unanimously 4:0. The Regular Meeting was adjourned to an Adjourned Regular Meeting at the Bradbury Civic Center, 600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
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SIGNED BY:
Elizabeth Beury
Signature Name
mayor 4-14-26
Date
ATTEST:
4.15.2026
Diane Jensen Date
City Clerk, City of Bradbury
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