Bradbury, CA

2026_08_24 CC Special Mtg

The Bradbury City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: discussing how to fill the recently vacated City Clerk position. The meeting also includes public comment and standard procedural items. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of City Clerk vacancy and filling the position
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Approval of the agenda
• Disclosure of items required by Government Code Sections 1090 and 81000

2026_08_18 CC Meeting

2026_08_03 CC Adjourned Meeting

The Bradbury City Council will decide whether to approve a $143,875 professional services agreement with De Novo Planning Group for environmental review of a proposed 8.8-acre residential development at 1527 Royal Oaks Drive North. The council will also consider a first amendment to an existing agreement with Sunrise Real Estate, which will cover the costs of the environmental review and planning services.

• Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group for environmental review of 8.8-acre development at 1527 Royal Oaks Drive North
• First Amendment to agreement with Sunrise Real Estate to cover $143,875 in environmental and planning costs
• City Manager salary adjustment to $215,000 retroactive to November 1, 2025 and $225,000 starting May 1, 2026
• Closed session to discuss City Manager performance evaluation

2026_08_03 CC Executed

The City Council approved a professional services agreement with De Novo Planning Group, Inc. for environmental consulting related to the 8.8-acre development at 1527 Royal Oaks Drive North, and a first amendment with Sunrise Real Estate for the developer to pay those costs. Councilmember Barakat recused himself due to living within 500 feet of the property. The council also approved a retroactive salary increase for the City Manager to $215,000 (Nov 1, 2025–Apr 30, 2026) and $225,000 starting May 1, 2026, with immediate payment of retroactive amounts.

• Approved Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group, Inc. for environmental consulting (4-0, Barakat recused)
• Approved First Amendment with Sunrise Real Estate for developer payment of environmental/planning/legal costs (4-0, Barakat recused)
• Approved City Manager salary increase to $215,000 retroactive to Nov 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved City Manager salary increase to $225,000 effective May 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Authorized immediate payment of retroactive salary increases (5-0)
• Approved agenda with removal of Closed Session (5-0)
• Adjourned to regular meeting on Aug 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. (5-0)

2026_07_14 CC Executed

The Bradbury City Council approved a 3% convenience fee for Visa/Mastercard transactions at City Hall, adopted the consent calendar, and directed staff to prepare citywide concrete repair bids. The Council also voted to continue the First Friday closure schedule (3-2) and deferred truck restrictions on Royal Oaks Drive North, asking Royal Oaks Manor to stop deliveries before 8 a.m. and revisit in 60 days.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, investment report, and resolutions 26-19, 26-20, 26-21 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-22 imposing 3% credit card convenience fee (5-0)
• Directed RKA to prepare citywide concrete repair bids, funded by Measures R&M, Props A&C, Gas Tax (5-0)
• Continued First Friday Closure schedule (3-2, Bruny, Szymkowski, Hale ayes; Lathrop, Barakat noes)
• Deferred truck restrictions on Royal Oaks Drive North; directed Royal Oaks Manor to eliminate pre-8 a.m. deliveries, revisit in 60 days (5-0)
• Donated $2,000 each to Union Station Homeless Services and Elizabeth House (5-0)
• Adjourned to special meeting August 3, 2026 at 6 p.m. (5-0)

2026_07_14 CC Special Mtg

The Bradbury City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss several items, including potential restrictions on large trucks on Royal Oaks Drive North, citywide concrete repairs, and a proposed 3% credit card convenience fee. They will also consider continuing City Hall closures on the first Friday of each month and how to allocate $4,000 in budgeted funds for homeless support. Consent calendar items include approval of minutes, investment report, demands and warrants, and resolutions for COPS and SB1 road projects. The meeting will also include a closed session for pending litigation and a City Manager performance evaluation.

• Discussion on restricting trucks on Royal Oaks Drive North to vehicles with more than 2 axles, with potential effects on Winston and Lemon Avenues
• Staff authorized to prepare plans and quotes for citywide concrete repairs including sidewalk, curb & gutter, drive approaches, and pavement
• Proposed Resolution 26-22 to establish a 3% convenience fee for Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions at City Hall
• Continued discussion on whether to continue City Hall closures on First Fridays
• Direction sought on expending $4,000 budgeted for a charitable donation to support homelessness

2026_06_16 CC Meeting

The Bradbury City Council will vote on adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and a new five-year animal shelter contract with the Pasadena Humane Society that includes annual rate increases starting at 10% and reaching 77.6% by the fifth year. The council will also hear a presentation from California American Water on citywide fire flow, discuss continuing or ending the city's Friday closures, and decide how to spend $4,000 budgeted for a homelessness donation.

• Adoption of FY 2026-2027 budget via Resolution 26-17 and expenditure plan for COPS/SLESF grant funds via Resolution 26-18
• Professional services agreement with Pasadena Humane Society: 10% rate increase in year one, 77.6% by year five
• Presentation by California American Water on fire flow analysis, including hydrants under 1,000 gpm and completed water main upgrades
• Discussion on continuing Friday closures (12 per year) and potential reinstatement of a 5% salary reduction if eliminated
• Direction on expending $4,000 budgeted for community homelessness support

2026_06_16 CC Executed

The Bradbury City Council unanimously approved the FY 2026-27 budget and COPS Fund resolutions, and authorized a new 5-year animal shelter and control services agreement with the Pasadena Humane Society. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included election resolutions and the city's investment policy. Discussions on eliminating the 12-day staff furlough schedule and allocating $4,000 in community support funds were continued to the next meeting. The council met in closed session to discuss pending litigation, a city manager performance evaluation, and labor negotiations.

• Approved Resolution No. 26-17, Annual Budget FY 2026/27 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-18, COPS Fund expenditure plan (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign 5-year animal shelter agreement with Pasadena Humane Society (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including election resolutions and investment policy (5-0)
• Continued discussion on eliminating 12-day staff furlough schedule
• Delayed decision on $4,000 community support funds allocation
• Held closed session on pending litigation, city manager evaluation, and labor negotiations

2026_05_19 CC Meeting

The City Council will discuss the proposed budget and resource priorities, as well as the potential reinstatement of the Buy-A-Brick Program. The body will also review proposed annual rate adjustments for trash, recycling, manure, and green waste collection effective July 1, 2026.

• Proposed annual rate adjustments for solid waste collection and recycling via Burrtec
• Resolution No. 26-10: Amending the Bradbury Conflict of Interest Code
• Resolution No. 26-11: Approving the updated Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP)
• Presentation from San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control on Black Fly activity
• Closed session regarding pending litigation: City of Bradbury, etc. v. Marlene Robertson et al.

2026_05_19 CC Executed

The council approved the Consent Calendar, which included an updated Sewer System Management Plan and amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code, with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The council also approved new refuse collection and recycling rates that will take effect on July 1, 2026, passing 4‑0. The council set a deadline to present the final FY 26/27 budget for adoption at the June 16, 2026 meeting. No action was taken on the Buy‑a‑Brick program despite a recommendation to terminate it.

• Approved Consent Calendar items including updated sewer plan and conflict‑of‑interest code changes (4‑0)
• Approved new refuse collection and recycling rates effective July 1, 2026 (4‑0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4‑0)
• Excused Mayor Pro Tem Melodie Szymkowski from the meeting (4‑0)
• Set to provide final FY 26/27 budget for adoption at June 16, 2026 (no vote)
• No action taken on terminating the Buy‑a‑Brick program (no vote)

2026_05_04 CC Special Mtg

The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider two main items. First, adopting an agreement with Sunrise Real Estate requiring the developer to pay all costs for environmental review, planning, engineering, and legal services for a proposed 17-lot subdivision on 8.8 acres at Royal Oaks Drive North and Winston Avenue, with an initial $40,000 deposit. Second, adopting Resolution No. 26-08 opposing the Essential Services Restoration Act (a half-cent general sales tax measure for Los Angeles County) and authorizing opposition to Assembly Bill 1768.

• Agreement with Sunrise Real Estate for payment of fees and costs related to development of 8.8 acres on Royal Oaks Drive North and Winston Avenue, including a $40,000 initial deposit
• Developer's application includes General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Zone Text Amendment, Specific Plan, and Tentative Tract Map for 17 lots
• Total application fees of $64,603.50
• Resolution No. 26-08 opposing the Essential Services Restoration Act (half-cent sales tax) on the June 2, 2026 ballot
• Authorization for Mayor to execute a letter opposing Assembly Bill 1768

2026_04_14 CC Meeting

The Bradbury City Council will hold an adjourned regular meeting on April 14, 2026. They are scheduled to adopt Administrative Policy No. 26-01, which establishes procedures for responding to disruptions in telephonic or internet service during public meetings, as required by recent state law. The council will also hear a presentation on a broadband project from Madia Tech, discuss a new template for the City Manager's evaluation, and go into closed session regarding pending litigation.

• Resolution No. 26-07 allocating funds from the Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program and documenting determinations for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Oversight Committee (Consent Calendar)
• Presentation by Brenda J. Trainor from Madia Tech on identifying broadband issues and collaborative solutions for Bradbury and area cities
• Adoption of Administrative Policy No. 26-01 to comply with Senate Bill 707's amendments to the Ralph M. Brown Act regarding meeting disruptions
• Discussion on a new template for the City Manager's performance evaluation, following an initial review at the November 2025 retreat
• Closed session on pending litigation: City of Bradbury v. Marlene Robertson (Los Angeles Superior Court case no. 25NNCP00569)

2026_04_14 CC Executed

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and the Consent Calendar unanimously. Council members adopted Administrative Policy 26-01 to address telephone or internet disruptions during public meetings. They also approved a new template for the City Manager’s evaluation. The council adjourned and set a special meeting for May 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss upcoming items.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous 5-0)
• Adopted Administrative Policy 26-01 (unanimous 5-0)
• Adopted new template for City Manager’s evaluation (unanimous 5-0)
• Adjourned and scheduled special meeting for May 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous 5-0)

2026_03_17 CC Meeting

The Bradbury City Council will discuss using restricted CalRecycle grant funds together with an $8,000 city contribution to install a public water fountain, evaluating partnership options with the Cities of Monrovia and Duarte. The Council will also consider renewing a two‑year professional services agreement with TeamLogic IT, approve a $6,527.28 purchase of a Kenwood VP8000 radio from Foothills Communications, and adopt Resolution No. 26‑05 to expense annual Flock camera fees from the COPS fund while discussing additional cameras. A review of the City Manager’s evaluation template is also on the agenda.

• Renewal of a two‑year professional services agreement with TeamLogic IT for IT services
• Discussion of a partnership using restricted CalRecycle grant funds and an $8,000 city contribution for a public water fountain with Monrovia or Duarte
• Approval of purchase of a Kenwood VP8000 radio for $6,527.28 and related appropriation
• Adoption of Resolution No. 26‑05 to fund annual Flock camera fees from the COPS fund and consider adding more cameras
• Review of the new template for the City Manager’s performance evaluation

2026_03_17 CC Executed

The council excused Mayor Bruny and approved the agenda and consent calendar. It authorized an $8,000 CalRecycle contribution to Monrovia, purchased two Kenwood VP8000 radios for $13,054.54, and adopted Resolution 26-05 to fund current Flock camera costs from the public‑safety program while investigating three additional cameras. All actions passed unanimously with vote counts ranging from 4‑0 to 5‑0.

• Excused Mayor Bruny from the meeting (4-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved the consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved $8,000 CalRecycle contribution to Monrovia (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2 Kenwood VP8000 radios for $13,054.54 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-05 to fund current Flock camera costs and study three new cameras (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

2026_02_17 CC Executed

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously (5-0). The consent calendar was approved unanimously (5-0). Councilmember Hale moved to waive the reading and adopt Resolution No. 26-02, which passed 4-0 after Councilmember Lathrop recused himself. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (5-0).

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Waived reading and adopted Resolution No. 26-02 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

2026_02_17 CC Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting Resolution 26-02 to confirm nuisance abatement costs and place a $11,050 lien on the property at 2302 Elda Street. The meeting includes a presentation from the Duarte Unified School District and routine consent items such as approving minutes, a monthly investment report, and warrants. A closed session is scheduled for pending litigation in the case of City of Bradbury v. Marlene Robertson.

• Resolution 26-02: Hearing on abatement report and ordering $11,050 lien on 2302 Elda Street
• Presentation from Duarte Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Dr. Laura Jasso and Superintendent Dr. Jessica Medrano
• Consent Calendar: Approval of January 20, 2026 minutes; February 2026 investment report; Resolution 26-03 demands and warrants; language access threshold determination per SB 707
• Closed session: Pending litigation in City of Bradbury v. Marlene Robertson (L.A. Superior Court case 25NNCP00569)
• Councilmember committee reports and items for future agendas

2026_01_20 CC Executed

The council moved the hearing on nuisance‑abatement costs for the property at 2302 ELDA STREET to the February 17, 2026 meeting so staff can finalize incidental costs and notice. The motion passed 4‑0 after Councilmember Lathrop recused himself. Other routine items were approved unanimously, including the consent calendar and a CalRecycle water refill station coordination.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent calendar (5‑0)
• Approved CalRecycle fountain coordination with Duarte and Upper San Gabriel MWD (5‑0)
• Postponed nuisance‑abatement cost hearing for 2302 ELDA STREET to Feb 17, 2026 (4‑0)
• Adjourned regular meeting (5‑0)

2026_01_20 CC Meeting

The Bradbury City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 400, which updates the city’s building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and other codes to the 2025/2026 California and Los Angeles County editions. A public hearing is scheduled for a resolution confirming an abatement report and ordering a $4,750 lien on the property at 2302 Elda Street. The council will also receive a public safety committee update on 2025 goals and 2026 objectives, and discuss coordination with Duarte and the Upper San Gabriel Municipal Water District on a CalRecycle-funded drinking fountain. A closed session is planned for pending litigation in City of Bradbury v. Marlene Robertson.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 400 incorporating 2025/2026 building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, residential, green, existing, historical, wildland-urban interface, property maintenance, and fire codes
• Resolution No. 26-02 for abatement lien of $4,750 on property at 2302 Elda Street
• Public Safety Committee report on 2025 accomplishments and 2026 objectives for emergency communications and preparedness
• Authorization to proceed with CalRecycle-funded public water fountain at Mt. Olive Drive site in coordination with Duarte and Upper San Gabriel MWD
• Closed session regarding pending litigation (City of Bradbury v. Marlene Robertson, L.A. Superior Court case 25NNCP00569)