NCORPORAEHS
JULY 26. 1957
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OFF OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY
REGULAR MEETING
BRADBURY Tuesday, June 16, 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 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:
Action: Councilmember Barakat made a motion to approve the agenda with Councilmember Hale 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.
Action: City Attorney Reisman stated he was not aware of any potential conflicts.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Bruny opened the meeting to Public Comment.
Jackie Fanera, representative of Rock Rose Risk company, discussed how she can help residents in high fire areas with competitive rates.
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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, May 19, 2026.
B. Monthly Investment Report for the month of June, 2026.
C. Resolution No. 26-12, Demands & Warrants for June, 2026.
D. Resolution for General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 i. Resolution No. 26-13, Adoption of Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office. ii. Resolution No. 26-14, Requesting Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 with a Statewide General Election.
ili. Resolution No. 26-15, Calling for its General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Annual Adoption of the City's Investment Policy.
F. Resolution No. 26-16: Approval of GANN Appropriation Limit for FY 2026-2027 G. Appointment of Alternate Representative to the Los Angeles County City Selection Committee
Action: Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Barakat. The motion passed unanimously, 5:0.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL SHELTER AND
CONTROL SERVICES WITH THE PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY
Prior to the City Council's consideration of a new five-year agreement with the Pasadena Humane Society, three speakers presented highlighting the organization's strengths, leadership, and benefits to the City of Bradbury: Chris Ramon, President and CEO, Marshall Bohannon, CFO, and Jerry Mai, Animal Control Officer.
Councilmember Lathrop inquired regarding the rationale behind Bradbury's fee increases over the upcoming five-year term, noting that the adjustments were higher than those of most other cities serviced by the Pasadena Humane Society. It was explained that the initial fees charged were based off a methodology that affected each city differently. However, by the end of the new five-year contract, an equal and standardized formula will be applied to all cities for consistent billing going forward.
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Action: Councilmember Barakat made a motion to authorize the City Manager to sign and execute the new 5-year Agreement. Councilmember Hale seconded the motion, which passed 5:0.
PRESENTATION: CITYWIDE FIRE FLOW ANALYSIS FROM CALIFORNIA
AMERICAN WATER
Mark Reifer, Engineering Manager for California American Water, presented fire hydrant flow data regarding the 831 hydrants located throughout the City of Bradbury. Following the presentation, Mayor Bruny and Councilmember Hale requested a fire hydrant location map specifically covering the Bradbury Estates area.
Action: Informational item. No action taken.
5. ADOPTION OF BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 - 2027
During last month's City Council meeting, City Manager Kearney presented the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 26/27 and the City's expenditure plan for grant funds pursuant to Citizen's Options for Public Safety (COPS)/Supplemental Law Enforcemetn Service Fund.
Action: Councilmember Hale made a motion to approve Resolution No. 26-17, Annual Budget FY 2026/27 and Resolution No. 26-18, COPS Fund. Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski seconded the motion, which passed 5:0.
6. DISCUSSION ON FIRST FRIDAY CLOSURES
Action: Councilmember Lathrop proposed to eliminate the 12-day annual city staff furlough schedule (originally enacted via Resolution in June 2012 for a 5% budget savings during the City's period of financial hardship. Item was discussed but ultimately continued until the next City Council meeting.
7. DISCUSSION ON COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDS
Action: The City Council reviewed past charities to determine where and how the $4,000.00 in budgeted funds should be spent. It was decided to wait a month giving Council time to evaluate the list of charities.
8. MATTERS FROM CITY MANAGER:
• Bradbury Night Out reminder, Thursday, June 18, 2026 6pm - 8pm CC Minutes
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MATTERS FROM CITY ATTORNEY: Nothing to report.
10. 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.
11. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:
• Sidewalk Improvement Plan on West Gardi Street.
• Ordinance restricting large/semi-trucks on Royal Oaks North Street.
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 8:15 following a five-minute break.
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 Kearney, City Attorney Reisman and Assistant City Attorney Lisa Kranitz.
PUBLIC COMMENT - REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ONLY
No members of the general public in attendance.
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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. PENDING LITIGATION
Pending Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(2) (A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local agency on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the local agency.)
(1 potential case).
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957 (b)(4)
Title: City Manager
D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: Cary S. Reisman, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
Authority Gov't Code Section: 54957.6
Action: At 9:07 p.m., City Attorney Reisman stated that Council met in Closed Session and was given an update with regard to the first pending litigation matter.
Had a full discussion regarding the second litigation matter and advised Staff how to proceed. The last two Closed Session items were continued until the next Regular meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 9:08 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski made a motion to adjourn the meeting to a Regular meeting at the Bradbury Civic Center, 600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008 on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Barakat seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, 5:0.
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SIGNED BY:
IkakkA Boun Elizaboth Brany
Signatur Name
Mayor July 14,2026
Title
ATTEST:
07.1426
Diane Jensen Date
City Clerk, City of Bradbury
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