INCORPORATED
JULY 26. 1957
A CITY OF
BRADBURY
BRADBURY CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
7:00 p.m.
BRADBURY
AGENDA
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Bradbury City Council
To be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026
at the Bradbury Civic Center
600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008
OPEN SESSION 7:00 PM
Each item on the agenda, no matter how described, shall be deemed to include any appropriate motion, whether to adopt a minute motion, resolution, payment of any bill, approval of any matter or action, or any other action. Items listed as "For Information" or "For Discussion" may also be subject of an "action" taken by the Board or a Committee at the same meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: Mayor Bruny, Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski, Councilmembers Lathrop, Barakat & Hale.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Majority Vote of City Council to proceed with City Business DISCLOSURE OF ITEMS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 1090 & 81000 ET.SEQ.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Anyone wishing to address the City Council on any matter that is not on the agenda for a public hearing may do so at this time. Please state your name and address clearly for the record and' limit your remarks to five (5) minutes.
Please note that while the City Council values your comments, the City Council cannot respond nor take action until such time as the matter may appear on a forthcoming agenda. Routine requests for action should be referred to City staff during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., at 626.358.3218.
The City of Bradbury will gladly accommodate disabled persons or those who need accommodations for translation or interpretation services at a city public meeting. Please call the City Manager at 626.358.3218 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting for special assistance.
Agenda - City Council of the City of Bradbury Pg. 1 Adjourned Regular Meeting - April 14, 2026 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, March 17, 2026.
B. Monthly Investment Report for the month of April, 2026.
C. Resolution No. 26-06, Demands & Warrants for April, 2026.
D. Resolution No. 26-07: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Bradbury, California, Allocating Funds from the Citizen's Option for Public Safety ("COPS") Program, and Documenting the Determinations Required by the Supplemental Law Enforcement Oversight Committee
3. PRESENTATION - BROADBAND PROJECT
MADIA Tech Launch has appointed Brenda J. Trainor as principal investigator for a project that seeks to identify broadband issues that may be impacting several cities in the area, including Bradbury, and to identify opportunities for collaborative solutions. Ms. Trainor will be at the City Council meeting to present the project.
4. UPDATES TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT AND ADOPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO:
26-01, ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO DISRUPTIONS IN TELEPHONIC OR
INTERNET SERVICE DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS
Senate Bill 707 (2025) amended the Brown Act to require legislative bodies to adopt a formal policy addressing how meetings will proceed in the event of disruptions to telephonic or internet services. The proposed Administrative Policy No. 26-01 establishes procedures for the City Council to respond to such disruptions. It is recommended that the City Council adopt Administrative Policy No. 26-01.
5. DISCUSSION ON THE NEW TEMPLATE FOR THE CITY MANAGER'S EVALUATION The City Council, at its November 2025 Retreat, adopted another City's template for the City Manager's evaluation with a few alterations. This item allows the City Council to review the template and make any additional changes desired.
6. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Agenda - City Council of the City of Bradbury Pg. 2 Adjourned Regular Meeting - April 14, 2026
7. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
8. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Bruny
Duarte Education Foundation
Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski
League of California Cities
SGV Council of Governments
Councilmember Hale
LA County City Selection Committee
So. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
Councilmember Barakat
LA County Sanitation Districts
Foothill Transit
SGV Mosquito & Vector Control District
Councilmember Lathrop
Duarte Community Education Council (CEC)
9. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT-REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ONLY
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION REGARDING:
A. PENDING LITIGATION
Pending Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (Litigation to which the City is a party has been initiated formally: City of Bradbury, etc. v.
Marlene Robertson et al. - Los Angeles Superior Court case no. 25NNCP00569).
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council will adjourn to a Regular Meeting at the Bradbury Civic Center, 600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008 on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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 Agenda - City Council of the City of Bradbury Pg. 3 Adjourned Regular Meeting - April 14, 2026 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, April 10, 2026." •
City Clerk - City of Bradbury
Agenda - City Council of the City of Bradbury Pg. 4 Adjourned Regular Meeting - April 14, 2026 • 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
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes: Regular Meeting, March 17, 2026.
B. Monthly Investment Report for the month of April, 2026.
C. Resolution No. 26-06, Demands & Warrants for April, 2026.
D. Resolution No. 26-07: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Bradbury, California, Allocating Funds from the Citizen's Option for Public Safety ("COPS") Program, and Documenting the Determinations Required by the Supplemental Law
Enforcement Oversight Committee
INCORPORATED
JULY 26. 1957
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY
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.
CC Minutes
March 17, 2026
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.
B. 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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March 17, 2026
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.
7. 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.
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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March 17, 2026
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 Councilmember 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.
CC Minutes
March 17, 2026
SIGNED BY:
Signature Name
Title Date
ATTEST:
Diane Jensen Date
City Clerk, City of Bradbury
CC Minutes
March 17, 2026
City of Bradbury
Monthly Investment Report
Mar-26
CASH ON DEPOSIT BY ACCOUNT CASH & INVESTMENTS ON DEPOSIT BY FUND Bank Accounts: Amount Maturity Interest Rate Funds Amount Wells Fargo Bank - General Checking 306,976.58 n/a General Fund (101) $5,097,884.91 Utility Users Tax Fund (102) $507,602.01
Deposits Fund (103) ($2,850.31)
Investments: Long Term Planning Fee Fund (112) $25.68
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) $ 4,411,740.40 n/a 4.096% Technology Fee Fund (113) $5,052.53 Medallion Bank 250,897.00 08/19/2027 3.900% Gas Tax Fund (200) $0.00 Bank of America $ 249,781.00 07/17/2026 4.700% SB 1 Gas Tax Fund (201) $48,336.76 Treasury Bills 254,465.75 1/15/2027 4.150% Prop A Fund (203) $37,854.91 Treasury Bills 419,091.96 1/31/2028 4.200% Prop C Fund (204) $3,039.06 Morgan Stanley CD 245,000.00 10/30/2028 3.650% TDA Fund (205) $0.00 Goldman Sachs 150,000.00 11/4/2027 3.65% Sewer Fund (206) $0.00 Northwest Bank 240,000.00 11/05/2026 3.60% STPL Fund (208) $26.17 Recycling Grant Fund (209) $19,962.69
Measure R Fund (210) $7,460.34
Measure M Fund (212) $7,640.10
Measure W Fund (213) $0.00
COPS Fund (215) $795,917.84
Total $ 6,527,952.69 Total $ 6,527,952.69
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 June 17, 2025 Submitted By: Reviewed By:
4/10/26
Kevin Kearney Laurie Stiver
City Manager Date City Treasurer Date
City of Bradbury (BBY)
Budget Revenue Report
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
7/1/2025 to 03/31/2026
Operating Revenues
Account Description Actua Actua
Property Tax-Current Secured 56%
Property Tax-Current Unsecured 20,000 139%
Property Tax Prior Year 26
PSAF 12,000 76%
Delinquent Taxes 8,000 106%
Sales & Use Tax 777 1,750 44%
Franchise Fee-Cable TV 15,000 34%
Cable TV DIVCA (PEG) 3,000 53%
Franchise Fee-SC Edison 0 27,000 0%
Franchise Fee-SC Refuse 35,000 111%
Franchise Fee-SC Gas Co. 4,000 0%
Franchise Fee-Cal Am Water 94%
AB939 Refuse Admin. Fee 0%
1010021022000002011018 54%
Real Property Transfer Tax
| Motor Vehicle In-Lieu 57%
Dist & Bail Forfieture 206 200 700%
Fines-City 5,000 160%
Business License 121%
Movie & TV Permits 0%
Bedroom License Fee 134%
3,000 0%
Latines ment zone Changes 0%
500
500 969%
19%
Building Construction Permits 68%
9%
Landscape Plan Check Permit Fee 4,500 25%
Green Code Compliance 56%
101-00-4500 900 0 900 0%
101-00-4530 Environmental & Other Fees 371 500 0%
101-00-4540
City Engineering Plan Check & Inspection 41%
101-00-4545 NDES Fee 991 1,000 0%
101-00-4600 General Interest Income 55%
101-00-4700 Sales of Maps & Publications/Copies 110 33 50 65% 101-00-4710 Certificate of Occupancy 514] 1,000 51%
101-00-4720 1,250
Strong Motion Instrumentation Program ( 469 37%
101-00-4730 Building Standards Commision (B.S.C) F 719 1,250 58% 101-00-4740 Issuance Fee 3,000 175%
101-00-4800 Other Revenue 548 500 2%
101-00-4900 Reimbursements 10%
101-00-4920 Sale of Prop. A Funds
58%
102-00-4600 UUT: Interest Income 25,000
112-00-4490 Long Term Planning Fee 643 1,000
112-00-4600 Long Term Planning: Interest Income 272 600 113-00-4520 9,000
113-00-4600 Techn Fee: Interest Income 334 137 400
200-48-4260 Gas Tax 30,000
200-48-4600 Gas Tax Interest 33 50
201-00-4260 SB1 Gas Taxes 24,000
201-00-4600 SB1: Interest Income 776 900 86%
203-40-4260 Prop. A Funds 22,000 50%
203-00-4600 Prop. A: Interest Income 541 4,500 12%
204-48-4260 Prop. C Funds 20,000 75%
City of Bradbury (BBY)
Budget Revenue Report
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
7/1/2025 to 03/31/2026
Operating Revenues
GL Account Actual - FY 24/25 Actual - FY 25/26
Account Description Budget Variance
204-00-4600 Prop. C: Interest Income 1,874 366 2,500 15% 205-48-4260 TDA Funds 5,000 3,753 5,000 75%
205-48-4600 TDA Interest 78 1 100 0%
208-00-4600 STPL - Interest Income 37 50 1%
209-00-4260 Recycling Grant Funds 5,000 5,000 5,000
209-00-4600 Recycling Grant: Interest 972 301 1,200
210-48-4260 Measure R Funds 14,509 11,231 14,000
210-00-4600 Measure R: Interest Income 1,883 39 2,500
212-48-4260 Measure M 16,438 12,721 15,000
212-00-4600 Measure M: Interest Income 3,566 239 4,500
213-48-4260 Measure W 54,031 50,000
215-23-4260 COPs Funds 196,067 201,537 195,000
215-00-4600 COPS Fund: Interest Income 22,937 13,984 30,000 217-00-4600 208
County Park Grant Fund: Interest Income 766 500
219-00-4600 CWPP: Interest Income 365 436 1,000 =
460,347 338,669 463,800 73%
City of Bradbury (BBY)
Budget Revenue Report
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
7/1/2025 to 03/31/2026
Operating Expenses
GL Account ctual FY
Account Description 24/25 ctual Variance
101-11-6100 City Council Events & Awards 16,588
101-11-6500 City Council Community Support-Homele 0
101-12-5010 City Manager Salary
101-12-5100 City Manager Benefits
101-12-6020 City Manager Meetings & Conferences
101-12-6025 City Manager Expense Account 393
101-12-6050 City Manager Mileage
101-12-6440 City Manager Cell Phone 900 900
101-13-5010 City Clerk Salary
101-13-5100 City Clerk Benefits
101-13-6020 City Clerk Meetings & Conferences
101-13-6040 City Clerk Transportation & Lodging 0 500
101-13-6050 City Clerk Mileage 162 200
101-13-6210 City Clerk Special Department Supplies 500
101-13-6220 City Clerk Election Supplies 79 100
101-13-6225 City Clerk Codification
101-14-5010 Finance Director Remuneration
101-14-6210 Special Finance Department Supplies 0 500
101-14-6230 Contracted Finance Computer Services
101-14-7010 Contracted Banking Services
101-14-7020 Contracted Audit Services
101-14-7040 GASB Reports 700 750
101-15-6125 City Attorney-Planning
101-15-7020 City Attorney Retainer
101-15-7070 City Attorney Special Services
101-15-7075 City Attorney Clerk Development Code U 0
101-15-7080 City Attorney Seminars & Training 675 700
101-15-7450 City Attorney Code Enforcement
101-16-5010 Management Analyst Salary
101-16-5100 Mangement Analyst Benefits
101-16-6010 Mgmt Anlyst Seminars & Training 199
101-16-6020 Mngmnt Anlyst Meetings & Conferences 860
101-16-6040 Mgmnt Analyst Trptn & Lodging 724
101-16-6050 Mangement Analyst Mileage 334
101-16-6120
101-16-6200
101-16-6210 pecial Department Supplies 83 0
101-16-6230 omputer & Website Service
101-16-6240
101-16-6241 PERS Replace Benefit Contributiom
101-16-6242 50 80
101-16-6250 Copier & Duplications 62
101-16-6300 Insurance
101-16-6400 [utilities
101-16-6415
101-16-6440
101-16-6450 Building Operations
101-16-6460 Building & Cleanning Services
101-16-6470 General Maintenance & Supplies
101-16-7031 User Fee Study
101-19-7230 Contracted Engineering Services
101-20-6120 City Planner Postage 88 ol
City of Bradbury (BBY)
Budget Revenue Report
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
7/1/2025 to 03/31/2026
Operating Expenses
GL Account 24/25 ctual
Account Description ctual - FY Variance
101-20-6210 City Planner Special Dept Supplies 0 0 100 0% 101-20-7210 City Planner Retainer 67%
101-20-7220 Contracted Building & Safety Services 36%
101-20-7240 City Planner Special Services 40%
101-21-7015 Royal Oaks Trail Maintenance 124%
101-21-7020 City Hall Grounds Maintenance 75%
101-21-7025 Trail Maintenance 20%
101-21-7035 Mt.Olive Entrance Maintenance 91%
101-21-7045 Lemon/RO Horse Trail 152%
101-21-7060 Street Tree Trimming 120%
101-21-7751 New Lemon Cut Thru Trail 758%
101-23-6210 Public Safety Special Departmental Supp 4 0% 101-23-7410 Contract Services Sheriff 68%
101-23-7420 City Hall Security 88%
101-23-7450 Code Enforcement
101-24-6010 Emrgncy Mgmt Seminars & Training 43 50 0%
101-24-6030 Emrgncy Mgmt Memberships & Dues 900 111%
101-24-6470 Emrgncy Mgmt Maintenance & Supplies 50%
101-24-6480 Civic Center Generator 107%
101-25-7000 Animal Control Services 72%
101-30-6030 General Memberships & Dues 43%
101-48-7750 Bradbury Road Project 0
1,545,748 952,941 1,267,127 75%
102-42-7630 UUT: NPDES Storm Water Compliance 40,000 39% 102-42-7631 UUT: RH/SGRWM Joint Powers Authority 60,000 46% 112-20-7245 General Plan Expense #DIV/O!
113-20-7040 Tech Non-Capitalized Equipment #DIV/O!
113-20-7730 Tech Funds: Website 3,500 0%
113-20-8120 Tech Funds: Cap Equpmnt-Server & Cop 791 7,500 11% 200-48-6400 Gas Tax: Utilities-Select System 15,000 106% 200-48-6410 Gas Tax: Street Lights 13,000 52%
200-48-7000 PW Contract Services 2,000 0%
200-48-7290 Gas Tax: Street Sweeping 4,100 81%
201-48-7750 SBI: Bradbury Road Project
203-00-7600 Prop A: Sale of Prop. A Funds
204-20-6030 Prop C: Memberships & Dues
204-40-7325 Prop C: Transit Services 8,449| 83%
204-48-7750 Prop C: Bradbury Road Project
205-48-7045 TDA: RO Trail
208-48-7750 STPL: Bradbury Road Project
209-00-7320 SB 1383: Organic Waste Recycling
209-35-7300 Recycling Beverage/Container 7,000 0%
210-48-7750 Measure R: Bradbury Road Project
212-48-7750 Measure M: Bradbury Road Project
213-42-7630 Measure W: NPDES Stormwater Complia 51,000 0% 215-23-7411 COPS: Contract CSO 150,000 2%
130,553 361,549 36%
RESOLUTION 26-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY, CA., APPROVES THE APRIL PRE- RELEASE ACH/EFT DEMANDS & WARRANTS TOTALING $5,415.48 and REGULAR CHECKS #18354 - 18363, ACH/EFT, PAYROLL, & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TOTALING $90,968.35 FOR A COMBINED TOTAL OF $96,383.83.
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 $5,415.48 during the month of April, 2026.
CHECK# VENDOR/INVOICE # DESCRIPTION SUBTOTAL TOTAL PAID
ACH/EFT
Staff Insurance - April 2026
EFT Pay Aetna (Health) Kearney (family) 101.12.5100 $ 2,302.84
04.03.26 Inv. J3032035
Jensen (single) 101.13.5100 $ 1,668.68 $ 4,470.66
Reyes (single) 101.16.5100 $ 499.14
Staff Insurance - April 2026
ACH Pay Delta Dental CM - Kearney (family) 101.12.5100 $ 124.86
04.03.26 Inv. BE006993063
CC -Jensen (single) 101.13.5100 $ 40.74 $ 206.34
MA - Reyes (single) 101.16.5100 $ 40.74
EFT Pay Frontier Communications City Hall Fire Alarm - April 2026 $ 88.32
04.17.26 Due: 04.10.2026 Acct. 101.23.7420
EFT Pay Southern Cal. Edison City Hall - March 2026 280.87 $
04.11.26 02.24.26 to 03.24.26 Acct. 101.16.6400
EFT Pay Southern Cal. Edison Gardi Street - March 2026
$ 42.00
04.11.26 02.24.26 to 03.24.26 Acct. 200.48.6400
EFT Pay Southern Cal. Gas City Hall - March 2026 $ 18.70
04.12.26 02.23.26 to 03.24.26 Acct. 101.16.6400
EFT Pay Spectrum City Hall Internet - April 2026 171.25
04.12.26 Inv. 0101050032326 Acct. 101.16.6230 $
Staff Insurance - April 2026
ACH Pay The Standard CM - Kearney 101.12.5100 $ 9.65
04.03.26 Life Insurance
CC-Jensen 101.13.5100 $ 9.65 $ 28.95
MA- Reyes : 101.16.5100 $ 9.65
Demands Warrants 26-06 1 April 14, 2026
Staff Insurance - April 2026
ACH Pay VSP (Vision) CM - Kearney (family) 101.12.5100 $ 61.07
04.03.26 Inv. 824865463 108.39
CC -Jensen (single) 101.13.5100 $ 23.66 $
MA - Reyes (single) 101.16.5100 $ 23.66
SECTION 1 $ 5,415.48
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 $25,412.56 during the month of April, 2026.
Burrtec Waste Co. City Street Sweeping - March 2026 417.42 18354 Inv. NO1866703 Acct. 200.48.7290 $
City of Monrovia Transportation Services
18355 (Prop C) - April 2026 $ 704.07
Inv. 2601256 Acct. 204.40.7325
Cougar Mountain Software Support Time with Cougar Mountain 810.00 18356 Inv. 16006 Acct. 101.14.6230
County of Los Angeles Sewer System Management Plan
18357 Dept. Public Works Audit 2026/02 $ 462.69
Inv. RE-PW-26030905164 Acct: 102.42.7630
L.A. County Sheriff Temple Station - March 2026
18358 Acct. 101-23-7410 $ 12,690.59
Inv. 262466AY
18359 Pasadena Humane Society Animal Control Services - March 2026 1,073.93 MAR2026Bradbury Acct. 101.25.7000
Post Alarm Services City Hall Monthly Fire Alarm 05/26
18360 Acct. 101-23-7420 $ 163.36
Inv. 1914739
Revize, LLC Annual Hosting & Maintenance 2026 1,800.00
18361 $
Inv. 23332 Acct. 113.20.7730
RKA City Engineers - February 2026
Development Projects $ 6,441.75
Acct. 101.19.7230
Inv. 36858
Code Enforcement 150 Deodar Ln. 588.00 $ 7,250.25
18362 At. 10123.7450 $
City Engineering Services $ 220.50
Inv. 36886 Acct. 101.19.7230
18363 U.S. Bank Custody Safekeeping Fees - 03.26 $ 40.25 #386000224 Acct. 101.14.7010
SECTION 2 $ 25,412.56
Demands Warrants 26-06 2 April 14, 2026
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 $31,528.66 during the month of April, 2026.
EFT Pay Cal American Water 600 Winston Ave. 03/26 $ 417.52
04.16.26 No. 210019989065 Acct. 101.16.6400
EFT Pay Cal American Water 2410 Mt. Olive Ln. IRRIG. 03/26 82.44 $
04.16.26 No.210020461222 Acct. 200.48.6400
EFT Pay Cal American Water 301 Mt. Olive St. IRRIG 03/26 300.49 $
04.16.26 No.210021468844 Acct. 200.48.6400
EFT Pay Cal American Water 2256 Gardi Street 03/26 65.74 No. 210019919035 Acct. 200.48.6400 $
04.16.26 ACH Pay Consensus E-Fax - March '26
$ 10.00
04.16.26 Inv. #3550173 Acct. 101.16.6230
ACH Pay Coverall Office Cleaning - April 26 394.00
Acct. 101.16.6460 $
04.16.26 Inv. 1000552275
Jones-Mayer City Attorney - March '26
Inv. 140636 150 Deodar 101.15.7450 $ 360.00
Inv. 140637 Litigation 101.15.7070 $ 157.50
ACH Pay Inv. 140638 Zoning/General Plan 101.15.6125 $ 220.50$ 7,133.00
04.16.26 Inv. 140639 1527-1533 Royal Oaks 101.15.7450 $ 3,195.00 Inv. 140640 Monthly Retainer 101.15.7020 $ 3,200.00
Reimbursements
ACH Pay Monthly Cell Phone - April 2026 75.00
City Manager-K. Kearney Acct. 101.12.6440 $
04.16.26 ACH Pay LA - Rics Monthly Radio Service - March 2026 $ 20.00
04.16.26 BRADBURY FY 25/26-09 Acct. 101.24.6470
ACH Pay Mileage Reimbursement Feb/March $ 114.91
Paulina Reyes Acct. 101.16.6050
04.16.26 Demands Warrants 26-06 April 14, 2026
Priority Landscaping Services Monthly Landscaping Services April, 2026 City Hall 101.21.7020 $ 258.02
R.O.North 101.21.7015 $ 496.17
Inv. 20607
Mt. Olive 101.21.7035 $ 664.30
ACH Pay Contracted Sorvice
Lemon Trail 101.21.7045 $ 173.85 $ 6,242.45
04.16.26 Cut Thru Trail 101.21.7751 $ 425.11
Inv. 20552 Repair DripLines 101.21.7025 $ 375.00
Inv. 20559 ĐG Mt. Olive/Lemon Trail 101.21.7025 $ 3,850.00 EFT Pay Southern Cal. Edison City Hall - March 2026
04.16.26 Acct. 200.48.6410 $ 1,159.59
Service Acct #: 8004572845
EFT Pay Suresh Malkani City's Accounting Service March 2026
04.16.26 Acct. 101.14.5010 $ 2,729.03
ACH Pay TeamLogic IT Monthly IT Maintenance - April '26 960.00
04.16.26 Acct. 101.16.6230 $
Inv. 10608
U.S. Bank Visa Card - March '26
Deposit Handel's Ice Cream BNO FY 26/27 $ 832.00
Acct. 101.11.6100
EFT PAY Kevin Kearney CA. Planning & Development Report Visa Bill $ 45.00 $ 960.40
04.16.26 Acct. 101.11.6100
7515
Doodle (Surveys Meetings)
$ 83.40
Acct. 113.20.7040
1. Pasadena Star News Monthly Fee
$ 18.00
Acct. 101.30.6030
2. Amazon Keyboard+Mouse
$ 40.60
Acct. 113.20.7040
2. Amazon Dog Waste Bags
$ 95.46
Acct. 102.42.7630
2. Amazon Paper Towels
Acct. 101.16.6460 $ 36.16
3. DropBox Monthly Fee
$ 19.99
Acct. 113.20.7040
Diane Jensen
EFT PAY 4. Amazon AA Batteries
Visa Bill $ 10.73 $ 537.28
04.16.26 Acct. 101.16.6200
6814
5. Broadvoice Office Voicemait $ 167.61
Acct. 101.16.6440
6. Box of Office Copy Paper
$ 65.74
Acct. 101.16.6200
7. Amazon Keyboard + Mouse $ 35.44
Acct. 113.20.7040
7. Amazon City Hall Tollet Paper 38.18
$
Acct. 101.16.6460
8. Amazon Mini Binder Clips $ 9.37
Acct. 101.16.6200
Demands Warrants 26-06 4 April 14, 2026
Professional Consulting - March 2026
Plan Check Services 03/26
Inv. 50-10071-07 $ 3,462.90
ACH Pay Acct. 101.20.7220
04.16.26 VCA The Code Group Special Services J. Kasama 3/26 Inv. 50-10003-07 $ 2,970.00 $ 10,332.90
Acct. 101.20.7240
Retainer J. Kasama 03/26
Inv. 50-10003-07 $ 3,900.00
Acct. 101.20.7210
SECTION 3 $ 31,528.66
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 $34,027.13 during the month of April, 2026.
CM - Kevin Kearney 2,915.54
$
Acct. 101.12.5010
ACH Pay CC - Diane Jensen
CAL PERS $ 1,112.79 $ 4,879.29
04.26.26 101.13.5100
MA - Paulina Reyes 850.96
$
Acct. 101.16.5100
State Tax Withholdings
$ 1,464.00
EFT Pay Acct. 101.00.2011
EDD $ 1,846.49
04.26.26 SDI Withholdings
$ 382.49
Acct. 101.00.2011
Federal Tax Withholdings 2,952.76
$
Acct. 101.00.2011
EFT Pay Social Security Withholdings 7,264.62
IRS 3,456.00 $
04.26.26 Acct. 101.00.2011
Medicare Withholdings
$ 855.86
Acct. 101.00.2011
Salary 16,960.67
$
ACH Kevin Kearney Acct. 101.12.5010
$ 12,797.49
04.26.26 City Manager Taxes Withheld
$ (4,163.18)
Acct. 101.00.2011
Salary $ 7,083.33
Acct. 101.13.5010
Taxes Withheld
$ (1,689.00)
ACH Diane Jensen Acct. 101.00.2011
Plan 457 (employee withholding) $ 3,345.37
04.26.26 City Clerk $ (1,500.00)
Acct. 101.13.5100
PERS (employee's withholding)
$ (548.96)
Acct. 101.13.5100
Salary $ 5,416.66
Acct. 101.16.5010
ACH Paulina Reyes Taxes Withheld
$ (1,103.00) $ 3,893.87
04.26.26 Management Analyst Acct. 101.00.2011
PERS (employee's withholding) $ (419.79)
Acct. 101.16.5100
SECTION 4 $ 34,027.13
Demands Warrants 26-06 April 14, 2026
Mayor, City of Bradbury Date Print Name
ATTEST:
Diane Jensen
City Clerk, City of Bradbury
I, Diane Jensen, City Clerk, hereby certify that Resolution No. 26-06, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Bradbury, CA at a Regular meeting held on the 14th day of April, 2026 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. 26-06 6 April 14, 2026
Elizabeth Brunry, Mayor (District 5)
BRADBURY Bruce Cathrop, Council Member (District 4)
City of Bradbury
Agenda Memo
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Kevin Kearney, City Manager
DATE: April 14, 2026
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 26-07: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY, CALIFORNIA,
ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE CITIZEN'S OPTION FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY ("COPS") PROGRAM, AND DOCUMENTING
THE DETERMINATIONS REQUIRED BY THE SUPPLEMENTAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Resolution No. 26-07
SUMMARY
During the March 17, 2026 regularly scheduled meeting, the City Council approved expenses for approximately $15,000 from the restricted Citizen's Option for Public Safety expensed from the restricted COPS fund.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-07
BACKGROUND
Since 1997, the California State Budget Act has included allocations to counties and cities for the COPS program. This funding is intended to fill the need for additional resources at the local level to ensure public safety. Under the provisions of Government Code Section 30061, a percentage of the funds are allocated to counties and cities, based upon population, for law enforcement services. Funds must supplement existing services and cannot be used to supplant any existing funds. The funds must be used to benefit front-
4.14.26 AGENDA ITEM # 2Д
FOR CITY COUNCIL. AGENDA
Resolution No. 26-07: Designating COPS Spending
line law enforcement efforts.
During the March 2026 meeting, the City Council directed Staff to purchase two (2) Kenmore VP8000 radios for the City's Community Services Officer (CSO) program.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The City receives approximately $195,000 in COPS funds yearly and has a balance of $795,917 in the restricted fund. Purchasing two (2) Kenmore VP8000 radios, at a cost of alonately $15,000, would exceed the amount received for this fiscal year by the Two (2) Monrovia CSOs $153,921
LASD Extra Patrol $ 30,000
Two (2) Kenmore VP8000 Radios for CSOs $ 15,000
FLOCK ALPR Camera Annual Costs $ 3,000
CSO Supplies $ 1,500
Total amount allocated $218,421
Excess costs from this fiscal year would be expensed from the available COPS fund balance.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-07 ATTACHMENT #1
RESOLUTION NO. 26-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY,
CALIFORNIA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE CITIZEN'S OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ("COPS") PROGRAM, AND DOCUMENTING THE
DETERMINATIONS REQUIRED BY THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Whereas, the City of Bradbury receives funds pursuant to Assembly Bill 3229 of 1996, commonly known as the Brulte Bill or the Citizen's Option for Public Safety ("COPS") Program; and
Whereas, the City of Bradbury currently has a budget allocation of $195,000 in COPS funding for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and
Whereas, all cities which receive COPS must allocate the funds and account for these allocations through an oversight process coordinated by the Supplemental Law Enforcement Oversight Committee ("SLEOC") of the County of Los Angeles; and Whereas, this resolution will confirm and document decisions made during the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget process, and thereafter; and
Whereas, The City Council during their regularly scheduled March 2026 meeting confirmed the inclusion of FLOCK ALPR Camera Costs for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and Whereas, The City desires to purchase two (2) Kenmore VP8000 radios for the City of Bradbury's Community Services Officer (CSO) program.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY DOES HEREBY FIND AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council allocates a portion of its COPS funds as follows:
Two (2) Monrovia CSOs $153,921
LASD Extra Patrol $ 30,000
Two (2) Kenmore VP8000 Radios for CSOs $ 15,000
FLOCK ALPR Camera Annual Costs $ 3,000
CSO Supplies $ 1,500
Total amount allocated $218,421
COPS Funds Allocation
Section 2. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14'h day of April, 2026.
MAYOR
"I, Diane Jensen, City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the ity Council of the City of Bradbury, California, at a regular meeting held on the 14' day of Apri 026 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
DIANE JENSEN - CITY CLERK
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3
BROADBAND
PRESENTATION
Elizabeth Bruny, Mayor (District 5)
Melodie Szymkowskj, Mayor Pro Tem (District 2)
Richard T. Hale, Council Member (District 1)
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: April 14, 2026
SUBJECT: PRESENTATION - BROADBAND PROJECT
ATTACHMENTS: 1) MADIA Tech Launch Promotional Flyer
2) Broadband Project Informational Letter
SUMMARY
MADIA Tech Launch has appointed Brenda J. Trainor as principal investigator for a project that seeks to identify broadband issues that may be impacting several cities in the area, including Bradbury, and to identify opportunities for collaborative solutions.
Ms. Trainor will be at the City Council meeting to present the project.
FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 4.14,20 AGENDA ITEM #_ 3
ATTACHMENT #1
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ATTACHMENT #2
FRONTIER TRAIL Brenda J. Trainor
Box 935 President
Monrovia CA 91016 STRATEGIES 323.229-2397
Broadband Project
The City of Monrovia received a CPUC LATA grant to assess the current broadband market in that City. The Clty first engaged Entrust to review Monrovia's services, and the City has subsequently contracted with MADIA Tech Launch and Telecom Law Firm to expand this assessment to include five surrounding cities who are supporting jurisdictions of MADIA Tech Launch and the adjacent City of Bradbury.
The goal of this project is to seek out broadband issues that may be impacting this seven-city area and identify opportunities for collaborative solutions. Are there opportunities for cities to work together and with the telecom industry to address broadband issues? Are regulatory structures in place to protect municipal interests as well as to encourage broadband service deployment that is affordable, accessible, and ubiquitous? Are businesses satisfied with the kinds of services and redundancies necessary for secure and reliable operations? What opportunities exist to address concerns?
MADIA Tech Launch (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) has appointed me as the principal investigator working with Monrovia's consultant, Jonathan Kramer of Telecom Law Firm. The project is administered by Victoria Rocha, Monrovia's Assistant Director of Public Works. The project has four phases: 1) connecting with the six cities surrounding Monrovia; data gathering from the seven cities to include regulatory documents, right-of-way management policies and permit and engineering procedures, and any anecdotal reports of wired or wireless service deployment such as to major institutions that warrent further examination; 2) document analysis, stakeholder interviews to seek out specific issues and possible solutions; 3) identify broadband service providers in the market area, identify issues and discuss possible future plans; 4) review previous area research from other studies including regional business and residential needs as may be available to support draft conclusions and recommendations.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4
DISCUSSION ON DISRUPTION
&
RESTORATION POLICY
FOR REMOTE PUBLIC MEETINGS
Elizabeth Bruny, Mayor (District 1)
Melodie Szymkowski, Mayor Pro Tem (District 5)
Richard T. Hale, Council Member (District 2)
Richard Barakat, Council Member (District 3)
BRADBURY Bruce Lathrop, Council Member (District 4)
City of Bradbury
Agenda Memo
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Diane Jensen, City Clerk
DATE: April 14, 2026
SUBJECT: UPDATES TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT AND ADOPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO: 26-01, ESTABLISHING
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO DISRUPTIONS IN
TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING PUBLIC
MEETINGS
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Administrative Policy No. 26-01
SUMMARY
Senate Bill 707 (2025) amended the Ralph M. Brown Act to require legislative bodies to adopt, by July 1, 2026, a formal policy addressing how meetings will proceed in the event of disruptions to telephonic or internet services that prevent remote public participation.
The proposed Administrative Policy No. 26-01 establishes procedures for the City of Bradbury City Council to respond to such disruptions, ensuring continuity of meetings, transparency, and public access consistent with State law, and is slated to be in full effect starting July 1, 2026.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Administrative Policy No. 26-01.
BACKGROUND
The Brown Act establishes the legal framework for open and transparent governance by requiring that meetings of local legislative bodies be accessible to the public. Senate Bill 707 (2025) expanded the Act to incorporate remote participation options, recognizing the importance of providing broader access to public meetings through telephonic and internet-based platforms.
Senate Bill 707 further amended the Brown Act by adding Government Code Section 54953.4, which requires local agencies to adopt a policy addressing service disruptions that impair remote public access. This requirement reflects the State's intent to ensure that technological failures do not undermine the public's ability to observe and participate in government proceedings.
The proposed policy formalizes the City's approach to maintaining compliance during such disruptions. It defines key terms related to service interruptions and remote access platforms and establishes clear procedures for responding to both technical failures and disruptive conduct by remote participants.
Additionally, the policy clarifies its applicability to City Council meetings where remote participation is offered or required, while recognizing specific exceptions under the Brown Act, such as site visits, emergency meetings, or meetings held in connection with legal. proceedings.
DISCUSSION
The proposed Administrative Policy No. 26-01 provides a structured framework for responding to disruptions in remote access services during City Council meetings. In the event of a service disruption, the Mayor or presiding officer is required to immediately announce the issue and call a recess. During this period, staff will make good faith efforts to diagnose and restore service, including troubleshooting technology, utilizing alternative platforms, or deploying backup equipment as available.
The policy establishes that meetings will remain in recess for at least one hour or until service is restored, whichever occurs first. If service is restored, the meeting will resume normally. If service is not restored within that timeframe, the City Council may adjourn, extend the recess, or continue the meeting upon adopting a formal finding that reasonable efforts have been made and that the public interest supports continuing the meeting despite the disruption.
In addition to addressing technical disruptions, the policy incorporates procedures for managing disruptive behavior by members of the public participating remotely. The presiding officer is authorized to issue warnings and, if necessary, direct staff to mute audio, disable video, or remove individuals whose conduct interferes with the orderly progression of the meeting. These provisions are intended to balance the public's right to participate with the City Council's ability to conduct its business efficiently and lawfully.
The policy also includes recordkeeping requirements to ensure that any disruptions, restoration efforts, and Council actions are documented in the official meeting minutes, thereby preserving transparency and accountability.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
There is no significant fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this policy at the moment. Implementation of the policy will start on July 1, 2026, and will be carried out using existing staff and resources. Any minor costs related to troubleshooting or equipment replacement are anticipated to be minimal and within current budget allocations.
Given the impact of internet service disruptions, Staff is researching alternative ways to bring a meeting back online should the City's primary internet service be disrupted. Such costs would be brought back to the City Council at a later time.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed Administrative Policy No. 26- 01 addressing disruptions to remote access services in compliance with Senate Bill 707 and the Brown Act.
ATTACHMENT #1
=
Administrative Policy Manual
Policy No: 26-01
BRADBURY Date: April 14, 2026
Approved:_
SUBJECT: DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PURPOSE: To Establish Procedures for Responding to Disruptions in Telephonic or Internet Services During Public Meetings
BACKGROUND:
Senate Bill 707 (Chapter 327, Statutes of 2025) amended the Ralph M. Brown Act (Brown Act) to require eligible legislative bodies to adopt, on or before July 1, 2026, a policy addressing how the agency will respond to disruptions in telephonic or internet service that prevent members of the public from participating remotely.
PURPOSE:
This policy establishes procedures for responding to a disruption in the telephonic or internet services that provide two-way remote public access to meetings of the City of Bradbury City Council, as required by the Brown Act (Government Code section 54953.4). The policy ensures transparency, public participation, and the continuation of meetings during technological disruptions.
DEFINITIONS
"Service Disruption" means any failure, outage, or other interruption to the agency's remote access services that prevents members of the public from participating in the City Council meeting through the remote access service.
"Disrupting" means engaging in behavior during a meeting of the City Council that actually disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting and includes, but is not limited to one of the following:
1. A failure to comply with reasonable and lawful regulations adopted by City Council; or
2. Engaging in behavior that constitutes use of force or a true threat of force. "Remote access services" means the two-way telephonic service and/or two-way audiovisual platform used to provide real-time remote public attendance and observation of meetings. "Two-way audiovisual platform" means an online platform that provides participants with the ability to participate in a meeting via both an interactive video conference and a two-way telephonic service.
"Two-way telephonic platform" means a telephone service that does not require internet access and allows participants to dial a telephone number to listen and verbally participate. "True threat of force" means a threat that has sufficient indicia of intent and seriousness, that a reasonable observer would perceive it to be an actual threat to use force by the person making the threat.
APPLICABILITY
This policy applies to all open and public meetings of the City Council at which remote public participation is offered or required under the Brown Act, starting July 1, 2026. Consistent with the Brown Act, this policy shall not apply to the following meetings:
1. Meetings held to attend a judicial or administrative proceeding to which the City of Bradbury is a party.
Meetings held to inspect real or personal property provided that the topic of the meeting is limited to items directly related to the real or personal property.
3. Meetings held to meet with elected or appointed officials of the United States or the State of California, solely to discuss a legislative or regulatory issue affecting the City of Bradbury and over which the federal, state, county, or other local officials have jurisdiction.
4. Meetings held to meet in or nearby a facility owned by the agency, provided that the topic of the meeting is limited to items directly related to the facility.
5. Meet in an emergency situation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.5.
RESPONSE TO SERVICE DISRUPTION
If the Mayor, or presiding officer, becomes aware of a service disruption:
1. The Mayor, or presiding officer, shall immediately announce the service disruption to the public.
2. The Mayor, or presiding officer, shall call for a recess of the open session and may convene the City Council in closed session, consistent with the Brown Act.
3. The meeting shall remain in recess for at least one hour or until service is restored, whichever occurs first.
4. During the recess, agency staff shall make a good faith effort to diagnose and restore the disrupted service.
RECOVENING THE OPEN SESSION
After the expiration of the hour, if service has not been restored, the Mayor, or presiding officer, shall report on the status of staff's efforts to restore remote access services, and the City Council may reconvene to:
1. Adjourn the meeting;
2. Extend the recess to allow staff more time to make a good faith effort to restore remote
3. Continue the meeting in open session by adopting, by roll call vote, the following or a substantially similar finding:
City of Bradbury, Administrative Policy 26.01 (April 14, 2026) - Disruption Policy
"The City of Bradbury has made good faith efforts to restore telephonic or internet service in accordance with its adopted policy, and the public interest in continuing the meeting outweighs the public interest in remote public access."
Upon adoption of the finding, the City Council may continue the meeting in open session despite the fact that remote access services have not been restored.
RECORDKEEPING
The Clerk shall enter a brief statement into the meeting minutes, including:
The nature and time of the service disruption;
The time the meeting was reconvened (if applicable);
Any finding adopted pursuant to Section "Reconvening the Open Session".
RESPONSE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC DISRUPTING A MEETING
If the Mayor, or presiding officer, becomes aware of a member of the public who is attending the meeting through remote access services and is disrupting in a manner that impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting or prevents other members of the public from attending or observing the meeting remotely or in-person:
1. The Mayor, or presiding officer, shall warn the person who is participating through remote access services that they are disrupting the meeting and failure to cease that behavior may result in their removal.
2. If the person to whom the Mayor, or presiding officer, gave the above warning persists in disrupting the meeting, the Mayor, or presiding officer, may order staff to:
a. mute the individual's audio feed, if the disruption is auditory; b. turn off the individual's video feed, if the disruption is visual; or c. remove the individual from the meeting if the preceding paragraphs do not address the disrupting behavior.
REVIEW AND UPDATES
This policy may be amended by the City of Bradbury at a noticed public meeting in open session, not on the consent calendar
City of Bradbury, Administrative Policy 26.01 (April 14, 2026) - Disruption Policy
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5
NEW TEMPLATE FOR THE CITY
MANAGER'S EVALUATION
Elizabethi Bruny, Mayor (District 5)
Melodie Szymkowski, Mayor Pro Tem (District 2)
Richard T. Hale, Council Member (District 1)
Richard Barakat, Council Member (District 3)
BRADBURY Bruce Lathrop, Council Member (District 4)
City of Bradbury
Agenda Memo
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Kevin Kearney, City Manager
DATE: April 14, 2026
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION ON THE NEW TEMPLATE FOR THE CITY
MANAGER'S EVALUATION
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Evaluation Template
SUMMARY
The City Council, at its November 2025 Retreat, discussed changing the template for the City Manager's evaluation. Ultimately, the City Council adopted another City's template evaluation form with a few alterations, such as:
• Small changes to the 'Needs Improvement' definition
• Adding a blurb on evaluating for 'managing investments' • Adding a blurb on evaluating for 'improving processes and procedures' This item allows the City Council to review the template and make any additional changes desired.
FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 4i4.2b AGENDA ITEM # 5
ATTACHMENT #1
City of Bradbury
OFT City Manager Performance Evaluation
BRADBURY
City Manager: Name Evaluation Period: Month, Day, Year to Month, Day, Year Performance Evaluation
The purpose(s) of the performance evaluation process to be conducted by and between the Council and the City Manager are to:
1. Strengthen the relationship between the Council and the City Manager.
2. Provide a mechanism for regular evaluation.
3. Identify performance objectives for the City Manager.
4. Provide feedback to the City Manager and identify areas where improvements may be needed.
5. Establishing goals and objectives for the following year.
The City Council and City Manager shall define in writing the performance goals and objectives for the following year that they determine necessary for the proper operation of the City and are consistent with the City Council's policy objectives. The City Council and City Manager may establish a relative priority among those various goals and objectives. They shall generally be attainable within the time limitations as specified and the annual operating and capital budgets and appropriations provided.
The following pages define areas of responsibility for the City Manager position. In each section, examples of performance and responsibility are articulated to better explain each subject heading. Please rate the City Manager's performance based on the following categories:
Performance Definition
This person's overall skills and abilities exceed the
Exceed Expectations expectations of the position. Demonstrated strong expertise within key areas of responsibility.
Receives outstanding results beyond the scope of
the performance plan of responsibility over the
entire performance period.
Meets performance expectations of the position.
Meets Expectations Performed the most difficult parts of the job competently and thoroughly. Contributed results
on their own initiative. Worked with a level of
independence, initiative, and concern for the
quality of work or service produced by the
organization.
Performance was below expectations in areas of
Needs Improvement responsibility. Performance deficiencies that reduce performance in the position. Requires additional
training and development to be successful in this
position.
City of Bradbury
IN CITY OFFL
BRADBURY City Manager Performance Evaluation
SECTION 1. ASSISTING COUNCIL WITH ITS POLICY-MAKING ROLE A. Providing Information: Needs Meets Exceeds
Improvement Expectations Expectations
The City Manager provides information which is:
Explained in a thorough manner and includes
alternatives or recommendations
Keeps City Council well informed with concise written
and oral communications
Follows up in a timely manner on high-priority City
Council requests for information or action
Comments:
B. Providing Advice: Needs Meets Exceeds
Improvement Expectations Expectations
The City Manager:
Has adequate knowledge of municipal affairs, including
the City's laws and ordinances
Plans ahead, anticipates needs and recognizes potential problems
Has a good sense of timing in bringing issues to the
Council for action
Comments:
Performance Evaluation: Name
SECTION II: INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION
A. Implementation of Council Policies: Needs Meets Exceeds The City Manager is effective in the following areas: Improvement Expectations Expectations Carrying out Council directives
Paying sufficient attention to detail to avoid error or things "slipping through the cracks"
Providing members of City Council with periodic status
reports on projects or tasks which may overlap months
or years in implementation
Comments:
B. Financial Management Needs Meets Exceeds
Improvement Expectations Expectations
Are you satisfied with the City Manager's:
Approach to budget preparation and review
Implementation of Council's policy regarding the
expenditure of budgeted funds
Information on the financial status of City government
Use of available funds and ability to operate the City
efficiently and effectively
Information on opportunities for federal and state grant funding
Managing the investment strategy of funds
Comments:
Performance Evaluation: Name
SECTION III: EXTERNAL RELATIONS
A. Citizen Relations Needs Meets Exceeds
The City Manager: Improvement Expectations Expectations Is willing to meet with members of the community and
discuss issues of concern in a timely manner
Is skillful with the news media, avoiding political
positions and partisanship and represents Council
positions accurately
Provides information to the public in a timely fashion
on matters which will cause public reaction
Comments:
SECTION IV: PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A. Communications Needs Meets Exceeds
With regard to communications, the City Manager is: Improvement Expectations Expectations Easy to talk to and a good listener
Thoughtful, clear, and to the point
Sensitive to the concerns of others
Candid and forthright in discussing City business
matters with members of the City Council
Comments:
Performance Evaluation: Name
SECTION IV: PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Continued)
B. Management Style Needs Meets Exceeds
The City Manager: Improvement Expectations Expectations Shows initiative and creativity in dealing with issues, problems and unusual situations
Is improving processes and procedures
Works well under pressure
Puts aside personal views and implements Council
policy and direction
Responds well to change; is flexible and open to new
ideas
Balances external and internal activities and keeps the -...
City Council informed of such activities
Is accessible to City Council members
Is receptive to constructive criticism and advice
Comments:
Performance Evaluation: Name
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES FOR THE COMING YEAR:
What does the Manager do that you would like him/her to continue? Is there anything that the Manager does that you would like him/her to do differently? In what areas should the Manager focus his/her attention in this coming year? Do you have any other general comments to share with the City Manager? Mayor's Signature Date