MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2020  EXECUTIVE ORDER N-25-20:  Pursuant to Governor 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 micropnones and telephones except during The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bradbury was called to order by Mayor Lewis at 7:00 p.m. followed by the PRESENT: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro-Tem Bruny, Councimembers Lathrop, Barakat and Hale  those times.  MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:  Pledge of Allegiance.  ROLL CALL:  ABSENT: None and City Clerk Saldana  STAFF: City Manager Kearney, City Attorney Reisman, Councimember Hale made a motion to approve the agenda to proceed with City business. Mayor Pro-Tem Bruny seconded Inc compliance with the California Political Reform. Act, each City Councilmember 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 Attorney Reisman stated there were none. Serena Burnett, Public Safety Committee (PSC) member, wanted to give the City Council an update on what the PSC has been working on. At its October gth meeting, the Committee discussed how to get more residents to sign up for Connect CTY. After the November 3 election, the City will send out postcards to all residents regarding Connect CTY sign-up. The Committee is also proposing that the City purchase ham radios. Ms. Burnett proposed monthly updates from the PSC at City Council Meetings. Mayor Lewis stated the City Council needs tod discuss adding a standing item to the City Council Agenda 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  APPROVAL OF AGENDA:  the motion which carried unanimously.  DISCLOSURE OF ITEMS REQUIRED BY GOV. CODE SECTION 1090 & 81000  ETS SEQ,:  PUBLIC COMMENT:  for the Public Safety Committee Report.  CONSENT CALENDAR:  adopt."  Minutes CC Meeting October 20, 2020 Page 1of7    A. Minutes - Regular Meeting of September 15, 2020 B. Resolution No. 20-19: Demands & Warrants for October 2020 C. Monthly Investment Report for the month of September 2020 Councimember Lathrop made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Mayor Pro-Tem Bruny seconded the motion, which was carried by the following roll  MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR: APPROVED:  call vote: NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion passed 5:0  AYES: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro-Tem Bruny, Councilmembers Lathrop, Barakat and Hale  DISCUSSION ON SPENDING RESTRICTED ROAD FUNDING:  City Manager Kearney stated that at the September meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20-18, which marked a placeholder project for SB1 funding. The City Council also requested additional information on three (3). potential projects since the City currently has $162,955 in restricted road funds to spend on road improvements. These projects are the Bradbury Road Widening, Royal Oaks Drive North Curb Extension, and Lemon Avenue Street Curb Replacement. City Engineer Gilbertson and Municipal Services Engineer Leveillee were online to answer questions. City Manager Kearney sent an email to the City Council this afternoon with the Cost Estimate Work Sheet for the Bradbury Road/Wildrose Avenue Widening, Phases I and II. The cost The City receives approximately $90,690 every year from various restricted funding sources. There is currently al balance of$162,9551 in the City's accounts, and the City Council has the option to spend it on road improvement projects. Regulations call for a 3-year limit in holding funds, but allow for an exception ifan eligible project is reviewed in approved in advance. This means the City can save money for additional years, should there be a desire to fund a project or projects that exceed the Itis recommended that the City Council direct staff on how to proceed with spending the City's restricted road funding. The City Council discussed the Royal Oaks Drive North Curb Extension Project and decided that this project should be tied in with the development of 1901 Royal Oaks Drive North. Councimember Hale stated that Bradbury Road is only 18 feet wide with trailer trucks coming in through the entrance of the Bradbury Estates. Thisi is a very dangerous situation. Councimember Barakat made a motion to move forward with Phase 1 of the Bradbury Road/Wildrose Avenue Widening and to have RKA draw up plans. Councimember Hale seconded the motion, which was carried by the following roll call vote:  estimate is $366,575.00.  FINANCIAL ANALYSIS:  current amount available.  RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSSION:  MOTION:  Minutes CC Meeting October 20, 2020 Page 2of7    APPROVED:  AYES: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro-Tem Bruny, Councimembers Lathrop, Barakat and Hale  NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion passed 5:0  DISCUSSION ON ID CARDS FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION:  City Manager Kearney stated that during the October 8, 2020 Public Safety Committee (PSC) meeting, the PSC had a discussion on City issued Identification Cards for Public Safety Committee Members. The argument is that PSC members would benefit from having identification if they were going from door-to-door to have neighbors sign up for the City's emergency notification system. Additionally, many PSC member have CERT and/or have first aid training, and having identification might give them better access to assist first Itis recommended that the City Council discuss ID cards for the Public Safety Committee members. Should the City Council desire to provide City issued ID card to PSC members, staff could return with a policy regulating usage of the ID cards. Councimember Barakat stated that City Councilmembers used to get ID card from the Sheriffs Department. City Manager Kearney stated that the Sheriff's Department still issues ID Councimember Lathrop stated that the City needs a clear Councilmember Hale stated that access to gated areas should Mayor Lewis stated that ID cards would have to be surrendered The City Council directed staff to draft a policy regulating usage of the ID cards for Public Safety Committee members for review at the November City Council Meeting. City Manager Kearney stated that the City currently has a surplus of $11,356 in CalRecycle funds. Int the past there have been challenges expending these monies, as funds are restricted and may only be utilized to support activities related to container recycling and litter abatement. During Fiscal Year 2019-20 the City move forward with a grant program that would facilitate the expenditure of the City's surplus CalRecycle funds. Last year, the City partnered with the City of Duarte in sponsoring their Earth Day event, and with the City of Azusa in sponsoring their Discovery Club, a pilot environmental program. The benefits of partnering with al local agency is that it allows the City to provide funds in an appropriate way without having to return them to the State. The City also receives credits toward compliance for community education credits.  responders during emergencies.  RECOMMENDATION:  DISCUSSION:  cards to Councilmembers. policy on ID cards. bel limited.  when leaving the committee.  DIRECTION TO STAFF: DISCUSSION ON USE OF CALRECYCLE FUNDS:  Minutes CC Meeting October 20, 2020 Page 30 of7    BACKGROUND:  The California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act provides funding to cites and counties for beverage container recycling programs. The funding source is the California Redemption Value (CRV) premium that is paid when consumers purchase beverages in glass bottles, cans and plastic containers. Funding is distributed on an annual Bradbury is entitled to receive $5,000 each year, and applying for the funds is a simple as completing a form online. Currently the City has a surplus oft these restricted funds in the amount of It_is recommended that the City Council consider a grant program to expend the current surplus. Should the City Council desire to move forward with the grant program, staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the draft Request for Grant Proposal, and direct staff to move forward Councilmember Barakat inquired if the City can save grant Mayor Lewis asked if the funds could be used to help the City ofM Monrovia with the Bobcat Fire clean-up as Monrovia Canyon is enjoyed by Bradbury residents as well. City Manager Kearney stated that he didn't think this would be an eligible expense, but will find out. Mayor Pro-Tem Bruny stated that she knows people who are helping with the Monrovia Canyon clean-up. Mayor Lewis stated that if Bradbury is in a position to The City Council directed staff to find out if the Monrovia Canyon clean-up would be an eligible CalRecycle expense and tobring the matter back next month for further discussion. City Manager Kearney stated that on September 3, 2020 each City Councimember received an email from Torrance City Councilmember Mike Griffiths asking the City of Bradbury to join a coalition called' "California Cities for Local Control." The primary purpose of forming this Coalition is to send a message to State and external stakenolders that there is a growing movement among cities expressing support for greater local control over housing and zoning issues. There is no cost To date, there have been a number of cities that have passed a resolution in support of the California Citizens for Local Control coalition. These cities include Beverly Hills, Big Bear Lake, Brawley, Buellton, El Segundo, Glendora, Hawthorne, Hidden Hills, Lawndale, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Parlier, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills,  basis based on a per capita formula.  FINANCIAL ANALYSIS:  $11,356.  RECOMMENDATION:  with soliciting grant proposals. funds for National Night out.  DISCUSSION:  help we: should.  ACTION:  RESOLUTION NO 20-20 IN SUPPORT OF THE CALIFORNIA CITIZENS FOR LOCAL CONTROL:  toj join the coalition.  Rolling Hills Estates and Torrance.  Minutes CC Meeting October 20, 2020 Page 4 of7    RECOMMENDATION: MOTION:  Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 20-20, expressing support for the California Citizens for Councilmember Lathrop made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 20-20: Al RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE CALIFORNIA CITIZENS FOR LOCAL CONTROL. Councimember Hale seconded the motion which was carried by thet following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro-Tem Bruny, Councimembers Lathrop, Barakat and Hale  Local Control.  APPROVED:  NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 5:0  DISCUSSION ON SPENDING EXCESS COVID-19 FUNDS:  City Manager Kearney stated that the City of Bradbury has approximately $40,000 in unspent COVID-19 restricted grant funds. The State might end the program at the end of October instead of December. If the grant ends in October, Bradbury could either donate the remaining funds or return it to the State. The recent Federal CARES Act established the $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF). Through the CRF, The CARES Act provides for payments State, Local, and Tribal Governments navigating the impact of COVID-19. The CARES Act requires that the payments from the CRF only be used to cover expenses that: 1. Are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency related to COVID-19; and 2. Were not accounted for in the budget most recently approved as part of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Based on Bradbury's population, the City received $50,000 in COVID-19 funding. To date, the City has spent approximately $10,000. Some of these expenses include purchasing cleaning supplies and face masks. Funds were also used to support ZOOM capabilities and other related technology expenses to support remote meetings. City Hall's AIC unit was cleaned and Itis recommended that the City Council direct staff on how to best expend the remaining $40,000 if the State decides to City Manager Kearney stated that the City could decide to allocate funding to three (3) organizations that the City currently donates to for homelessness. These organizations include Union Station, Foothill Unity Center, and Friends in Deed. The City could also donate the funds to surrounding agencies, such as the cities of Duarte and Monrovia, or the Duarte  BACKGROUND:  FINANCIAL ANALYSIS:  upgraded and air purifiers were purchased. terminate the grant program in October.  RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSSION:  Unified School District.  Minutes CC Meeting October 20, 2020 Page 50 of7    Ift the City Council approved allocating funds to another organization, staff will be obtaining official letter from the receiving organization with an outline of how the organization plans on spending the money in relation to the State's approved COVID-19 expenditure categories. This ensures that Bradbury in in compliance with the grant funding regulations Councilmember Barakat stated that he would like to donate funds for the homeless, specifically to Union Station (maybe half to Union Station, and 2 quarters to Foothill Unity Center Mayor Lewis did not want to give the funds to other cities. The City Council agreed to let the City Manager decide and City Manager Kearney thanked everyone for completing the  and removes the liability from the City.  and Friends in Deed) or to publics schools.  DIRECTION TO STAFF:  cautioned to spend wisely. online. AB 1234 Ethics Training. Nothing until Closed Session Nothing to report Nothing to report Nothing tor report  MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER: MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY: MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR LEWIS: MAYOR PRO-TEM BRUNY: COUNCILMEMBER LATHROP: COUNCILMEMBER BARAKAT: COUNCILMEMBER HALE: ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:  Councilmember Barakat stated that last month he attended a meeting of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG). This month they did not send him an agenda.  Nothing to report Public Safety Commission. CLOSED SESSION  Discussion regarding standing agenda item for a report by the  CALL TO ORDERIROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ONLY: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:  Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro-Tem Bruny, Councilmembers Lathrop, Barakat, Hale, City Manager Kearney, City Attorney Reisman  None  At 8:09 p.m. the City Council recessed to a Closed Session A. Pending Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (2). A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the Legislative body of the local agency on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the local agency.  regarding:  (1case- - Ramona, Inc. V. Bradbury)  Minutes CC Meeting October 20, 2020 Page 6 of7    RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AND ANNOUNCE. ANY ACTION TAKEN:  The City Council met in Closed Session to discuss one case. The City Council instructed the City Attorney and City Manager on how to proceed with the pending litigation. At 8:20 p.m. p.m. Mayor Lewis adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 17, 2020at7:00p.m.  ADJOURNMENT:  MAYOR-GITY OF BRADBURY  CMt  ATTEST:  Claudin Saljana CITY CLERK- CITY OF BRADBURY  Minutes CC Meeting October 20, 2020 Page 7 of7