MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022  EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 25-20:  Pursuant to Govemor Newsom's Executive Order N-25-20, the City is allowing Council Members, Staff and the public to participate in this City Council meeting by means of a Zoom video or telephone call. Participants will be able to hear the entire proceedings (other than the Closed Session) and be able to speak during Public Comment, Public Hearing, and other authorized times. Members of the public must maintain silence and mute their microphones and telephones except The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bradbury was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem Lathrop at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Pro-Tem Lathrop, Councilmembers Barakat,  during those times.  MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:  followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  ROLL CALL:  Hale and Lewis ABSENT: Mayor Bruny  STAFF: City Manager Kearney, City Attorney Reisman (remote), City Clerk Saldana and Management Analyst Musa Councimember Lewis made a motion to excuse Mayor Bruny from the meeting. Councimember Hale seconded the motion, Councimember Hale made a motion to approve the agenda to proceed with City business. Councilmember Lewis seconded Inc compliance with the California Political Reform Act, each City Councimember 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. City Manager Kearney stated that staff was not City Manager Kearney introduced Mr. Suresh Malkani, the City's new Finance Director, to the City Council. All items on the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless ac Councilmember 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 are deemed to "waive further reading and A. Minutes: Regular Meeting of December 21, 2021 B. Resolution No. 22-01: Demands & Warrants for. January 2022 C. Monthly Investment Reportf for ther month of December 2021  MAYOR BRUNY EXCUSED: APPROVAL OF AGENDA:  which carried.  the motion, which carried unanimously.  DISCLOSURE OF ITEMS REQUIRED BY GOV. CODE SECTION 1090 & 81000  ET SEQ,:  aware of any potential conflicts.  PUBLIC COMMENT: CONSENT CALENDAR:  adopt."  Minutes CC Meeting January 18, 2022 Page 1of7    D. Resolution No. 22-02: Calling for the Holding ofa General Municipal Election to bel held on Tuesday, June 7,2022, fort the E. Resolution No. 22-03: Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County ofl Los Angeles to Consolidate a General Municipal Election tol be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 with the Statewide Direct F. Resolution- No. 22-04: Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office pertaining tot the Candidates Statements Submitted tot the Voters at an Election tol be held on Tuesday, June7,2 2022 G. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 381: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2019 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA! MECHANICAL CODE, 2019 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THEI LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2019 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THEL LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2019 EDITION; TITLE 30 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA! RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2019 EDITION; TITLE 31 OF THEL LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 20195 EDITION; TITLE 330 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, EDITION: 2019; THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, EDITION: 2019; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES; AMENDING1 TITLEIV, CHAPTER 3, TITLE XVII, GWPTERS1234587A8P Councimember Lewis made a motion to approve Consent Calendar as presented. Councimember Hale seconded the motion, which was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Pro-Tem Lathrop Councilmembers Barakat,  Election of Gertain Officers Primary Election  AND13.  MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR: APPROVED:  Hale and Lewis NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Bruny Motion passed 4:0  CAL-AM PRESENTATION ON CITYWIDE WATER PRESSURE:  City Manager Kearney stated that Staff recently became aware of water pressure deficiencies in certain parts of the City. Ar map was provided to the City Council in the agenda packet outlining where the deficiencies exist. Cal-Am representatives Brian Baretto, External Affairs Manager, and Mark Reifer, Engineering Manager, were present online to make a presentation on the issue and to discuss resolutions. The City Council inquired how the deficiencies were discovered. Mark Reifer replied that Cal-Am field tests of fire hydrants identified five areas (Sycamore Lane, Starlite Drive, the intersection of Dedoar Lane/Oak Knoll Lane, El Cielo Lane and Spinks Canyon) that need improvements to meet fire flow  DISCUSSION:  Minutes CC Meeting January 18, 2022 Page 2of7    requirements of 1,500 GPM. Councilmember Hale stated that he thought 2,500 GPM was required for two-story homes. Mark Reiferreplied that the Fire Departmentrequires1,500-GPM: Brian Baretto stated that construction to meet the fire fiow requirements is scheduled for the latter part of this year and the first quarter(s) of 2023. Councilmember Lewis was concerned about the time frame of 18 months from now because- (most of) Bradbury is in a High Severity Fire Zone. What is Cal-Am's contingency plan to bridge the gap? Mr. Baretto stated that Cal- Am is going to coordinate with the Fire Department. Councilmember Lewis wanted to know when the City will hear what the contingency plan is. Brian Baretto stated that the contingency plan should be ready in 3-6 months. Mayor Pro-Tem Lathrop inquired about the percentage of fire hydrants in the City that do not meet fire flow requirements. Councimember Lewis stated it will be scary during the next fire season but that the burn area from the Bobcat Fire gives us a City Manager Kearney stated that Cal-Am will come back to the City Council with the contingency plan when iti is ready. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY AMENDING THE BRADBURY MUNICIPAL CODE TOI ENACT CALIFORNIA STATE ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION REQUIREMENTS Management Analyst Musa stated the SB 1383 is a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCP). CalRecycle is the state agency responsible for creating the regulatory standards for SB 1383 and will begin enforcement by April 1, 2022. Although the City of Bradbury is exempt from the organics recycling regulations, the City still needs to adopt an ordinance to implement relevant provisions Ordinance No. 282 implements and codifies regulations  Mark Reifer stated less than 10%.  little bit of a cushion.  ACTION:  INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 382: SUMMARY:  ofSB 1383.  applicable to the City of Bradbury, such as:  Compliance with CALGreen Recycling Requirements Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance Requirements (WELO) Procurement Requirements for City Departments, Direct Service Providers, and' Vendors Inspections and Investigations & Enforcement Senate Bill 1383 (Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Act) was adopted in 2016 and established methane emissions reductions targets and granted CalRecycle the authority to pass regulations to achieve those targets. This state mandate set the statewide goal for the reduction of organic waste to landfills by 50% by 2020, and 75% by 2025, in addition to the recovery of 20% edible food waste for human consumption.  BACKGROUND:  Minutes CC Meeting January 18, 2022 Page 3of7    SB 1383 requires local jurisdictions to update or develop programs that will address several program areas within the solid- waste and recycling discipline by-April-1,2022. SB 1383 requires cities to adopt and enforce an ordinance or enforceable mechanism to implement relevant provisions of SB 1383 regulations, but allows certain small cities to secure exemptions from some of those- requirements. Bradbury applied for and was granted a small jurisdiction exemption from the mandatory organics recycling portion of SB 1383. The term Itis recommended that the City Council introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 382 and set the second reading and adoption for February 15, 2022. Mayor Lathrop opened the public hearing for public testimony. There being no public input, Mayor Pro-Tem declared the Councimember Lewis made a motion to introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 382, and set the second reading and adoption for February 15, 2022. Councilmember Hale seconded the motion, which was carried by the following AYES: Mayor Pro-Tem Lathrop Councimembers Barakat,  5-YEAR EXEMPTION FOR SMALL JURISDICTIONS:  oft the exemption is five (5) years.  RECOMMENDTION:  PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AND CLOSED: MOTION TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 382:  public hearing closed.  roll call vote: Hale and Lewis NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Bruny Motion passed 4:0  APPROVED:  RECOMMENDATION OF AWARD OF A 2-YEAR CONTRACT FOR TREE TRIMMING AND MAINTENANCE  Management Analyst Musa stated that the City of Bradbury has solicited proposals for tree trimming and maintenance services. Fifteen (15) qualified vendors were contacted with a on the City of Bradbury website. Mariposa Tree Management and West Coast Arborists (WCA) were the only two vendors The last City Street Trimming program was spread over ai two- year period in Fiscal Years 2017-18 and 2018-19. The City's FY 2021-22 budget provides $15,000 for street tree trimming and maintenance, and it is anticipated that another $15,000 for tree trimming will be budgeted in 2022-23. The bid document states that the contract will be awarded to the bidder with the lowest base bid. Mariposa's base bid is Itisre recommended that the City Council award a two-year contract for tree trimming and maintenance services to West Cost Arborists, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $15,000 for  SERVICES TO WEST COAST ARBORISTS: Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFP was also made available  who responded to the RFP.  BACKGROUND: FINANCIAL IMPACT: LOWEST BIDDER: RECOMMENDATION:  $2,539 and' WCA's base bidi is $2,423.  each of Fiscal Year 2021-22 and 2022-23.  Minutes CC Meeting January 18, 2022 Page 4of7    MOTION TO AWARD BID:  Councilmember Hale made a motion to award a two-year contract for tree trimming and maintenance services to West Cost-Arborists, Inc.in-an- amount not to exceed- $15,000-for each of Fiscal Year 2021-22 and 2022-23. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion, which was carried by the following AYES: Mayor Pro-Tem Lathrop Councilmembers Barakat,  roll call vote: Hale and Lewis NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Bruny Motion passed 4:0  APPROVED:  DISCUSSION ABOUT BRADBURY NIGHT OUT:  At the request of Mayor Pro-Tem Lathrop, the City Council discussed its desire to schedule a Bradbury Night Out (BNO) event in 2022. BNO is a recognition of Bradbury's incorporation on July 26, 1957. The Council has previously decided that Thursdays work best. If BNO were to be held, it could be either scheduled for Thursday, July 21 or. July 28, 2022. The City has budgeted $6,500 this fiscal year for BNO, but is uncertain at this time about holding the event because of Itis recommended that the City Council direct Staff on how to proceed with scheduling al Bradbury Night Out event. Councimember Hale suggested to revisit this item in 60 days. Councimember Barakat agreed to puti it off for 2-3 months. Mayor Pro-Tem Lathrop stated that he wants to put Bradbury The City Council will revisit this issue in 60-90 days. City Manager Kearney stated that there are a number of planning related items that need to be reviewed and discussed  COVID-19.  RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSSION:  Night Out on the calendar.  ACTION:  DATE FOR A STUDY SESSION ON PLANNING RELATED ITEMS:  with the City Council. These include:  Reviewing the upcoming Housing Element Discussing a State mandated overlay density zone Revisiting the recently passed Urgency Ordinance Understanding the addition of State mandated family daycare homes (AB234) to residential: zoning Itis recommended that City Council set a date for a Study Session. It is preferred that the Study Session be held before the regular City Council meeting on February 15, 2022. The City Council scheduled the Study Session for Monday, February 7, 2022 at 6:00 pm. There is a possibility that the  regarding Senate Bills 9  RECOMMENDATION:  STUDY SESSION SET FOR FEBRUARY7,2022:  meeting might be! held remote via ZOOM.  Minutes CC Meeting January 18, 2022 Page 5of7    MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:  City Manager Kearney reported that the Cal-Am Lemon well project is moving forward with the demolition and backfilling the reservoir. Counceimember-Hale stated- that he would- like Cal- Am to put a 6 or 7-foot berm around the reservoir. City Manager Kearney stated that he will invite Cal-Am to make a presentation on the project at the February 15, 2022 meeting.  MATTERS FROM: THE CITY ATTORNEY: MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR BRUNY: MAYOR PRO-TEM LATHROP: COUNCILMEMBER BARAKAT: COUNCILMEMBER HALE: COUNCILMEMBER LEWIS: ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:  Nothing to report until Closed Session-  Not present Nothing to report Nothing to report Nothing to report Nothing to report  Cal-Am Water Company Lemon Well Project Presentation at City Manager Kearney stated the Superintendent of the Duarte Unified School District will make a presentation at the March  the February 15, 2022 meeting. City Council meeting. CLOSED SESSION None  PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ONLY: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:  The City Council adjourned to a Closed Session to discuss the Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1): City of Bradbury V. Zhongying USA Capitals Inc. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19GDCP00356 City Attorney Reisman reported that City Council met in Closed Session to discuss pending litigation. No formal votes were taken. The City Council instructed the City Attorney on how to At7 7:46 p.m. Mayor Pro-Tem Lathrop adjourned the meeting to a Study Session on Monday, February 7, 2022a at 6:00 p.m.  following:  A. PENDINGI LITIGATION  REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:  proceed.  ADJOURNMENT:  MAYORPEO-TEM- CITY OF BRADBURY  55  Minutes CC Meeting January 18, 2022 Page 6of7    ATTEST:  Claudia Saldana CITY CLERK-CITY OF BRADBURY  Minutes CC Meeting January 18, 2022 Page 7of7