Bradbury public meetings in 2025
19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2025_12_16 CC Mtg
The City Council will vote on adopting Urgency Ordinance No. 400U and Ordinance No. 400, which update Bradbury's building codes to the 2025 editions of the California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Residential, Green, and other codes. The council will also receive the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 annual audit report from The Pun Group and discuss a request from the City of Duarte to use the Civic Center back parking lot for a January 29, 2026 event. Additionally, Southern California Edison will present an update on operations, and the council will informally discuss Senate Bill 707's impact on local government meeting requirements.
- Adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 400U and introduction of Ordinance No. 400 to adopt 2025 California Building Standards Code and related Los Angeles County codes
- Receive and file FY 2023-2024 annual financial audit report by The Pun Group
- Request from City of Duarte to use Civic Center back parking lot for Mayor welcome event on January 29, 2026
- Presentation from Southern California Edison on operations, undergrounding, and covered wires
- Discussion on Senate Bill 707 and upcoming changes to local government meeting requirements
2025_11_18 CC Mtg. Executed
The council approved the updated Health & Safety Element and confirmed its exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act. It also approved the Lemon Cut‑Thru Trail scope and $44,130 quote, and selected Domenico’s Restaurant for the Jan 21, 2026 appreciation event. All actions were approved unanimously.
- Approved council reorganization: Mayor Bruny and Mayor Pro Tem Szymkowski (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar items (5-0)
- Approved Lemon Cut‑Thru Trail scope and $44,130 quote (5-0)
- Adopted Health & Safety Element, CEQA exemption confirmed (5-0)
- Approved Domenico’s Restaurant as venue for Jan 21, 2026 event (5-0)
- Approved liaison appointments for FY 2025/26 (5-0)
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
2025_11_18 CC Mtg
The City Council will meet to appoint a Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem and discuss several infrastructure and planning updates. The body will consider funding for trail improvements and the adoption of an updated Health and Safety Element for the General Plan.
- Authorization of $44,130.00 for Lemon Cut-Thru Trail improvements
- Resolution No. 25-25 to adopt the updated Health and Safety Element
- Resolution No. 25-24 for November 2025 Demands & Warrants
- Discussion of holding the Annual Appreciation Event at Domenico’s Restaurant
- Resolution No. 25-26 regarding appointments to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
2025_11_15 CC Mtg
The Bradbury City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss human resources program goals, fire safety and disaster survivability, and review the council's yearly goals and priorities. No decisions or votes are scheduled; all items are informational discussions only.
- Discussion of Human Resources program goals
- Review of City's fire safety and disaster survivability programming
- Review of City Council's yearly goals and priorities
2025_10_21 CC Mtg. Executed
The City Council approved the Consent Calendar, which included appointing Councilmember Barakat to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees. Motions to excuse Mayor Pro Tem Bruny, approve the agenda, and adjourn the meeting all passed unanimously (4‑0). No formal actions were taken on upzoning, Senate Bill 9, or water refill station options.
- Approved Consent Calendar, including Barakat's appointment to Mosquito & Vector Control Board (4-0)
- Excused Mayor Pro Tem Bruny from the meeting (4-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
- Adjourned the meeting (4-0)
2025_10_21 CC Mtg
The City Council will consider how to spend $19,662.17 in Cal Recycle grant funds for a new water refill station. The meeting also includes an informational discussion on Senate Bill 9 and upzoning, and planning for a 2026 community appreciation event.
- Proposed $18,500 water refill station at Lemon Avenue, Mt. Olive Drive, or in partnership with Duarte
- Informational discussion on upzoning and Senate Bill 9
- Appointment of Councilmember Barakat to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees
- Planning for the 2026 Annual Appreciation Event, with Domenico’s in Monrovia as a potential venue
- Closed session regarding pending litigation: City of Bradbury, etc. v. Marlene Robertson et al.
2025_09_16 CC Mtg. Executed Mintues
The council approved the Consent Calendar unanimously and approved two contracts: Veronica Tam & Associates for up to $17,600 to assist with the Housing Element, and Everbridge for a $5,000 yearly emergency notification system, each passing 4‑0. Council members also excused Mayor Pro Tem Bruny from the meeting (4‑0). In closed session, the council instructed the City Manager on how to proceed with negotiations for the Oak View Estates property and on the evaluation of the city engineer, without a formal vote.
- Approved Consent Calendar (4-0)
- Excused Mayor Pro Tem Bruny from meeting (4-0)
- Approved Veronica Tam & Associates services up to $17,600 (4-0)
- Approved Everbridge emergency system purchase $5,000 (4-0)
- Directed City Manager to proceed with property negotiation instructions (no vote)
- Directed City Manager on city engineer performance evaluation (no vote)
2025_09_16 CC Mtg
The council will consider several housing‑related actions, including a partnership with San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity to develop pre‑approved ADU plans and a contract with Veronica Tam and Associates for up to $17,000 to support housing element implementation. It will also vote on upgrading the city’s emergency notification system to Everbridge at an annual cost of $5,000 and decide how to use $19,662.17 in CalRecycle grant funds. Routine consent‑calendar items such as meeting minutes and a monthly investment report will be approved by a single motion.
- Discuss partnership with San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity for pre‑approved detached ADU plans
- Approve contract with Veronica Tam and Associates, not‑to‑exceed $17,000, for housing element implementation assistance
- Approve emergency notification system upgrade to Everbridge, annual cost $5,000
- Determine use of $19,662.17 CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Grant funds
- Consent calendar: approve August 19 minutes, September investment report, and Resolution No. 25‑22
2025_08_19 CC Mtg. Executed
The Council accepted the completed Bradbury Road widening project and approved a $23,541.77 payment for construction administration (5‑0). It approved a resolution declaring 2302 Elda Street a public nuisance, giving the City Manager authority to abate the property (4‑0). The council also adopted an updated radio‑issuance policy, voted to change the city website domain to Bradbury.gov, and moved the September council retreat to November 15.
- Approved Consent Calendar (5‑0)
- Accepted Bradbury Road widening and authorized $23,541.77 to RKA Consulting (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution 25‑21 declaring 2302 Elda St a public nuisance (4‑0)
- Approved update to Radio Issuance Policy (5‑0)
- Adopted Bradbury.gov as the city website domain (unanimous)
- Rescheduled council retreat to November 15, 2025 (unanimous)
2025_08_19 CC Mtg
The Bradbury City Council will hold a public hearing to determine whether the property at 2302 Elda Street is a public nuisance and to order abatement of hazardous vegetation, an abandoned vehicle, and other substandard conditions. The council will also accept completion of the Bradbury Road Widening project and authorize an additional $23,541.77 for construction administration. Other items include discussion of maintenance on the Lemon Cut-Thru Trail, a radio policy update, a website domain change to bradburyca.gov, and rescheduling the council retreat. The consent calendar covers routine approvals of minutes, investment report, demands, and committee appointments.
- Public hearing on Resolution 25-21 to declare 2302 Elda Street a public nuisance and authorize abatement with potential lien
- Final acceptance of Bradbury Road Widening project and $23,541.77 additional expenditure to RKA Consulting Group
- Discussion on maintenance and improvements to the Lemon Cut-Thru Trail
- Discussion on updated Public Safety Radio Policy
- Discussion on changing city website domain to bradburyca.gov to comply with AB 1637
2025_07_15 CC Mtg. Executed
The City Council approved the Consent Calendar and the meeting agenda unanimously. It voted 5‑0 to extend the agreement with Burrtec for waste‑hauling services until June 30, 2030. It also approved a resolution, 4‑0, to hold a public hearing on whether 2302 Elda Street is a public nuisance. The council scheduled its retreat for September 6, 2025.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 25-18, extending Burrtec waste‑hauling contract to 6/30/2030 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 25-19 to conduct public hearing on 2302 Elda Street nuisance (4-0)
- Scheduled City Council retreat for September 6, 2025 at Bradbury City Hall
2025_06_17 CC Mtg. Executed
The council approved the 2025‑26 municipal budget and allocated the Citizen Option for Public Safety (COPS) funds, both passing 4‑0. It also approved a 90‑day extension of the waste‑service agreement with Burrtec, and gave first‑reading approval to two housing‑related ordinances. Routine items such as the agenda, consent calendar, and a motion to excuse an absent member also passed unanimously.
- Excused absent Councilmember Barakat (4‑0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4‑0)
- Approved consent calendar items (4‑0)
- Amended Resolution 25‑13 to extend Burrtec agreement to Sep 30 2025 (4‑0)
- Approved Ordinance 398 first reading, second reading scheduled (3‑1, Mayor abstained)
- Approved Ordinance 399 first reading, second reading scheduled (3‑1, Mayor abstained)
- Adopted FY 2025‑26 budget (Resolution 25‑14) (4‑0)
- Allocated COPS funds (Resolution 25‑15) (4‑0)
2025_06_17 CC Mtg
The City Council will vote on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget and public safety funding. The body is also considering ordinances to align local housing and accessory dwelling unit codes with state law and updating waste collection rates.
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget (Resolution No. 25-14)
- Amendment No. 7 extending the Burrtec waste collection agreement to 2030
- Ordinance No. 398 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and urban lot splits
- Ordinance No. 394 regarding residential fence and wall heights
- Discussion on Bradbury Road storm drain project costs and plans
2025_05_20 CC Mtg Executed
The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar. It then approved the first reading of Ordinance 394 to raise residential fence heights, amending it to exclude two A‑1 properties on Lemon Avenue (4‑1 vote). First readings of Ordinances 396 (fire‑hazard zones) and 397 (adoption of updated building codes) were also approved, each set for a second reading on June 17. The Council approved a renewal MOU for the Community Services Officer program, closed the public hearing on the 1271 Lemon Avenue water project, and agreed to add a hyperlink to the monthly newsletter announcing upcoming council meetings.
- Approved agenda (5‑0)
- Approved consent calendar (5‑0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 394, amended to remove two A‑1 properties (4‑1)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 396, set second reading for June 17 (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 397, set second reading for June 17 (unanimous)
- Approved MOU to renew Community Services Officer program (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing for 1271 Lemon Avenue project (unanimous)
- Agreed to place hyperlink to next meeting agenda in monthly newsletter (no vote recorded)
2025_05_20 CC Mtg
The Bradbury City Council will consider routine consent items, a request from the retirement community to use the Civic Center back parking lot, and a proposed fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget discussion. Council members will vote on three ordinances: increasing residential fence heights, updating fire‑hazard severity zones, and adopting the latest Los Angeles County and California building codes. A proposed memorandum of understanding with Monrovia to renew the Community Services Officer program adds $4,393 to annual costs.
- Ordinance No. 394 – raise perimeter fence and wall heights to 8 ft in A‑5 zones and on Lemon Avenue near Barranca Road, with gates and columns allowed an extra 2 ft
- Ordinance No. 396 – adopt Cal Fire’s updated fire‑hazard severity zone maps for Bradbury
- Ordinance No. 397 – adopt 2023 Los Angeles County codes and 2022 California building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, residential, green‑building, existing‑building, historical, and fire‑code standards
- Proposed MOU with the City of Monrovia to renew the Community Services Officer program, increasing yearly cost by $4,393
- Retirement community request to lease the Civic Center back parking lot; council to set policy or lease terms
2025_04_15 CC Mtg. Executed
The council excluded Agenda Item #7 and approved the consent calendar with a change to invoice 35487. It approved Resolution 25-08, allocating $30,000 from COPS funds for additional traffic enforcement, and agreed to add a hyperlink to the next meeting agenda in the monthly newsletter. The council voted to close the Lemon Avenue public hearing, left Ordinance 395 unchanged, and set several topics for future meetings.
- Excluded Agenda Item #7 per City Attorney recommendation (4-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar with change to invoice 35487 ($18,062.41) (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 25-08 allocating $30,000 COPS funds for traffic enforcement (4-0)
- Agreed to place hyperlink to next meeting agenda in the monthly newsletter
- Voted to close the 1271 Lemon Avenue public hearing (4-0)
- Decided to leave municipal code unchanged under Ordinance 395
- Deferred discussion of retirement community parking lot to next month
- Adjourned meeting to May 20, 2025 (4-0)
2025_04_15 CC Mtg
At the April 15 regular meeting, the Bradbury City Council will consider routine consent items, a request from the Royal Oaks Retirement Facility to use the civic center back parking lot, and several proposed actions including allocating $30,000 from the COPS program for traffic enforcement, adopting an ordinance to raise residential fence heights to eight feet in A‑5 zones, and discussing how to notify residents about council meetings. A continued public hearing for the 1271 Lemon Avenue Cal‑American Water project will also be addressed.
- Resolution No. 25-08: allocate $30,000 from COPS funds for additional traffic enforcement
- Ordinance No. 394: increase maximum fence and wall heights to 8 ft (gates to 10 ft) in A‑5 zones
- Retirement community request to lease the civic center back parking lot on a monthly or annual basis
- Continued public hearing for the 1271 Lemon Avenue Cal‑American Water project
- Discussion on resident notification methods for City Council meetings
2025_03_18 CC Mtg
The council will consider several items, including a routine consent calendar and a resolution designating Kevin Kearney as Deputy City Clerk. Residents will hear a request from the Retirement Community to lease the Civic Center back parking lot. The council will discuss the updated Health and Safety Element before it is submitted to the state board, and will review the use of COPS funding for law‑enforcement activities. A public hearing on the 1271 Lemon Avenue water project will be continued to the next meeting.
- Resolution No. 25-06: Designate Kevin Kearney as Deputy City Clerk
- Retirement Community request to lease Civic Center back parking lot
- Discussion on adoption of the updated Health and Safety Element
- Discussion on usage of the city’s COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) funds
- Continued public hearing for 1271 Lemon Avenue – California American Water project
2025_02_18 CC Mtg
The Bradbury City Council will consider adopting the 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan via Resolution No. 25-04 and continue the public hearing for the 1271 Lemon Avenue water project to March 18. They will also discuss and potentially approve the Bradbury Night Out event with a CSArts Jazz Band performance and audio system rental. The consent calendar includes approvals of minutes, investment reports, warrants, and contracts including an agreement with Foothill Transit and LA County Public Health.
- Adoption of Resolution No. 25-04 adopting the 2025 City of Bradbury Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Continued public hearing for 1271 Lemon Avenue – California American Water project to March 18, 2025
- Discussion and potential approval of Bradbury Night Out including CSArts Jazz Band and audio system rental
- Consent calendar: Resolution No. 25-03 for Demands & Warrants, Assignment Agreement with Foothill Transit for Proposition A funds, and contract with LA County Department of Public Health
- Closed session on pending litigation (3 potential cases) under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)