Bradbury public meetings in 2021
7 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
11/16/2021
The Bradbury City Council will review a final map for city council district boundaries and introduce Ordinance No. 379. The council will also consider an ordinance amending filming permits and discuss the city's film policy. Additionally, members will consider the annexation of Royal Oaks Drive North.
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 379 for City Council District Boundaries Final Map
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 378 regarding filming permits
- $2,500 filing fee expenditure for the annexation of Royal Oaks Drive North
- Review of the city's film policy
09/21/2021
The City Council will host a public hearing regarding redistricting laws, processes, and a pre-draft map. They will also consider amending the city's film policy to allow HOAs to alter filming hours and resident notification. The agenda also includes routine financial reports and planning commissioner appointments.
- Public hearing on redistricting laws and pre-draft map
- Amendment to Administrative Policy No. 12-01 (Film Policy)
- Appointment of Planning Commissioners for Districts 1, 3, and 5
- Review of FY 2019-2020 Annual Financial Audit Report
03/16/2021
The Council will discuss a new nepotism policy and organic waste recycling changes. Members will also consider appointments to the Public Safety Committee and how to distribute $4,000 in community support funds.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 373 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 374 for yard area development standards
- Presentation on SB 1383 organic waste recycling implementation
- Adoption of Administrative Policy No. 21-01 (Nepotism Policy)
- Appointment of members to the Public Safety Committee
03/01/2021
The City Council is considering a proposal from Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. to complete the city's 6th Cycle Housing Element. This action includes a request to amend the 2020-2021 budget to fund the services. The project involves updating the Safety Element and managing CEQA compliance.
- Approval of $71,460 contract with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. for Housing Element Update
- Budget amendment for an additional $71,460 appropriation to account 101-20-7245
- Closed session regarding two potential pending litigation cases
02/16/2021 Part 2
The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 373, which updates local rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and related housing to comply with state law while adding fire-safety restrictions. The ordinance prohibits ADUs in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones unless they meet stricter setbacks and sprinkler requirements, and bans most secondary units on properties accessed only by very narrow streets. The second reading and adoption are scheduled for March 16, 2021.
- Introduced Ordinance No. 373 on ADUs and secondary living quarters
- Scheduled second reading and adoption for March 16, 2021
- Prohibited ADUs in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone unless as FZADU with 15-ft setbacks and sprinklers
- Banned ADUs, FZADUs, EADUs, and accessory living quarters on properties with access only from Furlong Lane, Oak Knoll Lane, Woodlyn Lane, or Bradbury Hills Road
- Allowed Enhanced ADUs up to 1,200 sq ft in R-7,500 and R-20,000 zones with discretionary review
- Exempted ordinance from CEQA review
02/16/2021 Part 3
The City Council considered authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one-year agreement with Best Best & Krieger for lobbying services for 2021, at a cost of $11,323.08 to the city. The council also reviewed appointing Janet Barakat to the Public Safety Committee and removing three inactive members. The minutes do not record final votes or decisions on these items.
- Authorized City Manager to sign lobbying agreement with Best Best & Krieger for 2021 (recommended)
- Appropriated $11,323.08 to account 101-15-7075 for lobbying services (recommended)
- Appointed Janet Barakat as Primary member for District 3, term ending February 2023 (recommended)
- Removed inactive Public Safety Committee members Aaron Dunst, Karen Flaherty, and Priscilla Hervey (recommended)
02/16/2021 Part 1
The City Council approved a $63,000 contract with JHD Planning, LLC to update the 6th Cycle Housing Element, along with a budget amendment for the same amount. The council also approved Resolution No. 21-04 for February demands and warrants totaling $39,901.16, and the monthly investment report. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included discussion items on a Winston/Lemon trail and ADU ordinance, but no action was taken on those.
- Approved $63,000 contract with JHD Planning for Housing Element update (5-0)
- Approved budget amendment of $63,000 for Housing Element update (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 21-04 for demands and warrants totaling $39,901.16 (5-0)
- Approved monthly investment report for January 2021 (5-0)