Bradbury public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2024_11_19 CC Adjourned Mtg
The Bradbury City Council will consider awarding a construction contract to Commercial Paving & Coating, Inc. for the Bradbury Road widening project, including a $48,730.18 contingency, $40,000 for irrigation work, and a $392,127.93 appropriation from the General Fund. The council will also continue the public hearing on the California American Water project at 1271 Lemon Avenue, with the next hearing set for January 21, 2025. Routine consent‑calendar items such as approval of the October 15 minutes, the November investment report, and Resolution No. 24‑29 will be adopted.
- Award contract to Commercial Paving & Coating, Inc. for $487,301.75 plus $48,730.18 contingency, $40,000 irrigation, and $392,127.93 General Fund appropriation
- Continue public hearing on California American Water project at 1271 Lemon Avenue, next hearing Jan 21 2025
- Approve consent‑calendar items: minutes of Oct 15, 2024 meeting; Monthly Investment Report for November 2024; Resolution No. 24‑29 Demands & Warrants
- Public comment period for residents to address the council
- No items listed for future agendas
2024_10_15 CC Meeting
The Bradbury City Council will consider approving a conditional use permit and zoning changes for a water reservoir site at 1271 Lemon Avenue, and authorize staff to continue negotiations for the Bradbury Road Widening Project with a construction cost cap of $600,000.
- Conditional Use Permit CUP 24-001 for water reservoir demolition at 1271 Lemon Avenue
- General Plan Amendment GPA 24-001 and Zone Change ZC 24-001 for 1271 Lemon Avenue
- Bradbury Road Widening Project contract negotiations with $600,000 cost cap
- Approval of September 2024 meeting minutes and investment report
- Presentation by Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang
2024_09_30 CC Special
The Bradbury City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss three planning topics. First, staff will brief the council on a proposed Emergency Operations Center and the Affordable Housing Civic Center Overlay that would provide 18 affordable units and a six‑person shelter on city property. Second, the council will consider a designation and standards for accessory living quarters. Third, the council will discuss how to craft objective standards for future use.
- Discussion on Emergency Operations Center (≈700 sq ft) and Affordable Housing Civic Center Overlay (0.81 acre, 18 affordable units, six‑person shelter)
- Discussion on Accessory Living Quarter designation and standards
- Discussion on crafting objective standards for future city use
2024_09_17 CC Meeting
The City Council will review ordinances regarding short-term rental advertisements and the prohibition of tents, tarps, and canopies. The body will also discuss a potential $8,500 partnership with the City of Duarte for a water station on the Royal Oaks Drive North Trail.
- Ordinance No. 393: Amending Municipal Code relating to short-term rentals and their advertisement
- Ordinance No. 392: Prohibiting tents, tarps, and canopies as public nuisances
- Proposed $8,500 expenditure of CalRecycle funds for a water station on Royal Oaks Drive North Trail
- Resolution No. 24-24: Expanding the City's mission and vision statement
- Discussion on renaming the Lemon Cut-Through Trail
2024_08_20 CC Meeting
The council will consider items on the consent calendar and take action on several proposals, including approving the Genasys emergency communication platform for evacuations with LA County Fire. It will discuss how to use $14,279.38 of CalRecycle funds for recycling projects, consider Ordinance No. 392 to prohibit tents, tarps and canopies on private property, and adopt Resolution No. 24-21 to appoint council members and cancel the November 5, 2024 election. The council is recommended to reject the sole bid for the Bradbury Road widening project and table the project for future rebidding.
- Reject sole bid for Bradbury Road widening project and table the project for future rebidding
- Approve use of the Genasys platform for future evacuations with LA County Fire
- Discuss allocation of $14,279.38 CalRecycle funds for eligible recycling projects
- Introduce Ordinance No. 392 to prohibit tents, tarps, and canopies on private property
- Adopt Resolution No. 24-21 appointing council members and canceling the November 5, 2024 election
2024_06_18 CC Meeting
The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and various fund allocations. Additionally, officials will discuss upgrading automated license plate readers on Mount Olive Drive to the Flock system.
- Discussion on upgrading Mount Olive Drive automated license plate readers to the Flock System
- Annual rate adjustment for Burrtec solid waste collection and recycling effective July 1, 2024
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget (Resolution No. 24-11)
- Allocation of City of Bradbury's Citizen Option for Public Safety (COPS) funds (Resolution No. 24-12)
- Contract award to iWorQ for a permit management system ($6,300 first year; $3,800 subsequent years)
2024_05_21 CC Meeting
The City of Bradbury is accepting sealed bids for the Bradbury Road Widening project. Bids must be submitted to the City Clerk by June 27, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. The engineer's estimate for this work is $335,000.00.
- Bradbury Road Widening project bid solicitation
- Engineer's estimate of $335,000.00
- Bid submission deadline: June 27, 2024
2024_04_16 CC Meeting
The City Council will receive a project update and community discussion regarding the Bradbury Road widening project. Additionally, the council is considering future law enforcement service options.
- Bradbury Road Widening Project update and community discussion on retaining walls and landscaping
- Ordinance No. 391: Amending municipal code regarding residential fence, wall, and hedge heights
- Public Works Services Agreement between the City and Bradbury Estates Community Services District
- Discussion on law enforcement services and potential proposals from the City of Monrovia Police Department
2024_03_19 CC Meeting
The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend residential fence heights and court lighting. Additionally, the council may authorize a comprehensive user fee study and discuss law enforcement services.
- Ordinance No. 391: Amending municipal code regarding residential fence/wall heights and court lighting
- Willdan Financial Services: Proposed $24,855 not-to-exceed amount for a comprehensive user fee study
- Bradbury Night Out audio: Recommendation to rent equipment for a not-to-exceed amount of $900
- Discussion on law enforcement services
2024_03_09 CC Special Meeting
The Bradbury City Council will hold a special retreat meeting to review the city's mission and vision statements. The agenda includes general discussions regarding law enforcement services, disaster preparedness, and a potential new emergency shelter. Council members will also discuss city beautification and newsletter goals.
- Discussion on law enforcement services
- Conversation regarding disaster preparedness and a potential new emergency shelter
- Review of the City's Mission and Vision statements
- Allocation of $3,000 in community support funds to Friends in Deed, Union Station, and Homes for Life Foundation
- Discussion on city beautification and newsletter content goals
2024_02_20 CC Meeting
The Bradbury City Council will consider a second reading of Ordinance No. 390, which amends municipal code regarding councilmanic elections and reorganization. Members will also discuss purchasing and installing a pet waste station on the Lemon Avenue Trail at a cost not exceeding $3,682. The meeting includes a presentation by Los Angeles County Fire Chief Steven Cabrera and a closed session to address pending litigation. Adjusting election timing affects future local leadership selection schedules, while the trail maintenance addresses resident requests to protect public infrastructure.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 390 regarding councilmanic elections and reorganization
- Discussion on installing a pet waste station on the Lemon Avenue Trail (not-to-exceed $3,682)
- Consent calendar includes January minutes, monthly investment report, February demands & warrants, and a budget amendment for Bradbury Night Out
- Presentation by Los Angeles County Fire Chief Steven Cabrera
- Closed session to confer with legal counsel on pending litigation (Grow Monrovia v. City of Bradbury)