MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bradbury was called to order by Mayor Hale at 7:00 p.m. followed by the PRESENT: Mayor Hale, Mayor Pro-Tem Lewis, Councilmembers Bruny, Lathrop and Barakat Piedge of Aliegiance. ROLL CALL: ABSENT: None Analyst Santos Leon STAFF: City Manager Kearney, City Attorney Reisman, City Planner Kasama, City Clerk Saldana and Management Councimember Lathrop proposed to move up the AQMD Presentation from item #4 to item #2. Councilmember Barakat made a motion to approve the agenda to proceed with City business as amended. Councilmember Lathrop seconded the 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 Councilmember Lathrop stated that he has a conflict of interest inr regards to item #5 (Sign Board at Royal Oaks Elementary School) and will abstain from the discussion. Ray Poke with South California Edison stated that SCE has filed its wildfire mitigation plan with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) in February 2019. SCE has launched a community outreach effort aimed at raising awareness about what the company is doing to address wildfire risk. All items on the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a 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 August 20, 2019 B. Resolution! No. 19-23: Demands & Warrants for September 2019 C. Monthly Investment Reportf for ther month of August 2019 D. Ordinancel No. 364: Amending the Bradbury Municipal Code regarding Property Maintenance Standards E. Ordinance No. 365: Amending thel Bradbury Municipal Code regarding the Public Safety Committee F. Final Acceptance and Filingo of Notice of Completion: 2018-2019: Slurry Seal Project APPROVAL OF AGENDA: motion which carried. DISCLOSURE OF ITEMS REQUIRED BY Inc compliance with the California Political Reform Act, each City GOV. CODE SECTION 1090 & 81000 ET SEQ,: agenda items. PUBLIC COMMENT: CONSENT CALENDAR: adopt." Minutes CC Meeting September 17, ,2019 Page 1of6 ITMES PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilmember Lathrop wished to pull item A (August Minutes) and item D (Ordinance No. 364) from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councimember Lathrop had two changes to the minutes (Animal Control Agreement and COPS Funding). Councimember Lathrop suggested the following change to Section 12 of Ordinance No. 364: Any motorv vehicle parking on unpaved areas which are not designated as driveways. The ordinance is written to read: Any vehicie or trailer parking on unpaved areas which are not designated as driveways. Mayor Hale and Councilmember Barakat did not agree with the change and Mayor Pro-Tem Lewis stated that the Council had agreed on "any vehicle or trailer" at the last meeting. Councimember Barakat made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 364 as written. Mayor Pro-Tem Lewis seconded the motion, which was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Hale, Mayor Pro-Tem Lewis, Councilmembers Bruny and Barakat NOES: Councilmember Lathrop ABSENT: None Motion passed 4:1 MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 364: APPROVED: MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR: APPROVED: Mayor Pro-Tem Lewis made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar (minus items D) with the minutes as amended. Councimember Barakat seconded the motion, which was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Hale, Mayor Pro-Tem Lewis, Councilmembers Bruny, Lathrop and Barakat NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion passed 5:0 PRESENTATION -AQMD AIR QUALITY UPDATE: Michael Cacciotti, South Coast AQMD Governing Board Member and South Pasadena Counciimember, gave brief updates on the following topics, programs and incentives: South Coast AQMD Air Monitoring Challenges to Meeting Air Quality Health Standards Health Impacts Volkswagen Settlement (2019) Voucher Incentive Program (VIP) South Coast AQMD Incentive Programs Residential EV Charger Incentive Program Commercial Electric Lawn and Garden Equipment Incentive & Exchange Program Residential Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program Furnace Rebate Program Minutes CC Meeting September 17, 2019 Page 2 of6 PUBLIC HEARING - MID TERM UPDATE City Planner Kasama stated that State law requires that cities OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.19-24: include in their General Plan a Housing Element that covers and eight-year period. The City of Bradbury adopted its current Housing Element in November 2014 for the 2013-2021 planning period. The State also requires a mid-term update of the Housing Element. Before the City Council tonight is the draft Mid-Term Update, which has been reviewed by the State Housing and Community Development Department and has been found to meet the statutory requirements of State The draft Mid-Term Update was reviewed by the Planning Commission at their August 28, 2019 meeting. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 19-284 to recommend that the City Council adopt the Mid-Term Update. Itis recommended that the City Council open the public hearing and solicit testimony on the draft Mid-Term Update, close the public hearing, and determine that the Mid-Term Update is to be adopted as drafted with an exemption under CEQA, and approve a motion to adopt Resolution No. 19-24 for adoption of Mayor Hale opened the public hearing asking those wishing to speak in favor or opposition to come forward and be heard. There being no public input, Mayor Hale declared the public Mayor Pro-Tem Lewis made a motion to adopt Resolution No. AF RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY, CALIFORNIA, ADPTING THE MID-TERM UPDATE TO ITS 2014-2021 HOUSING ELEMENT WITH AN EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA Councilmember Barakat seconded the motion, which was Housing Element law. PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW: RECOMMENDATION: the Mid-Term Update. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.19-24 ADOPTING THE MID-TERM UPDATE TOTHE 2014-2021 HOUSING ELEMENT: hearing closed. 19-24: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYACT carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Hale, Mayor Pro-Tem Lewis, Councilmembers Bruny, Lathrop and Barakat APPROVED: NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion passed 5:0 PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE NO. 366 DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE: City Planner Kasama stated that two development matters that have recently been discussed are flag lots and intersection visibility. Staff was directed to amend the deveiopment standards to preclude flag lots and update the visibility regulations. A draft ordinance was prepared and reviewed by the Planning Commission at their August 28, 2019 meeting. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 19-285 tor recommend approval of the proposed Development Code amendments. Minutes CC Meeting September 17, 2019 Page 3 of6 Ordinance No. 366 has been drafted with Development Code amendments to add minimum lot frontage requirement, update the intersection vision clearance requirements, and to update Itis recommended that the City Council open the public hearing and solicit testimony on proposed Ordinance No. 366: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BRADBURY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE REQUIREMENTS, UPDATE THE INTERSECTON VISION CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS, AND UPDATE Mayor Hale opened the public hearing asking those wishing to speak in favor or opposition to come forward and be heard. There being no public input, Mayor Hale declared the public Councilmember Lathrop wanted know if property owners can still apply for a flag lot configuration through a variance or specific plan. City Planner Kasama replied yes. Councimember Lathrop also had concerns regarding the 20- foot vision clearance for corner lots, stating that the minimum Mayor Hale stated that corner is corner with the same visual City Planner Kasama stated that the Ordinance is intended for Mayor Pro-Tem Lewis made a motion to determine that the ordinance is exempt under CEQA and introduced Ordinance No. 366 for introduction and first reading, by title only. Councilmember Bruny seconded the motion, which was carried the Official Zoning Map. RECOMMENDATION: THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: DISCUSSION: hearing closed. should be: zone specific. impact. public safety. MOTION: by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Hale, Mayor Pro-Tem Lewis, Councilmembers Bruny, Lathrop and Barakat APPROVED: NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion passed 5:0 DISCUSSION WITH DUSD SUPERINTENDENT REGARDING A SIGN BOARD ATI ROYAL OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN EXCHANGE FOR EASEMENTS AT1 THE SCHOOL AS PART OF THE MOUNT OLIVE LANE SEWER PROJECT: City Manager Kearny reported that staff received approval from the City Council in May 2017 to move forward with plans and engineering for the design of the Mount Olive Sewer Project. The design is almost complete, but requires easements from the Duarte Unified School District. The District is ready to execute the easement documents, but is requesting that Bradbury participate in the design and purchase of an electronic sign board. The overall cost for the sign board is $90,000 and DUSD is asking for half ($45,000) from the City of Bradbury. Minutes CC Meeting September 17, 2019 Page 4 of6 RECOMMENDATION: Itis recommended that the City Council discuss with the Superintendent an amount acceptable to fund the electronic sign board sO that staff can continue moving forward with the Mount Olive Lane Sewer Project. Once an amount is agreed upon, the City Council should determine if funds to pay for the sign should be included in the reimbursement district or paid DUSD Superintendent Gordon Amerson addressed the City Council stating that since January 2019 he has been engaged with his team in an ongoing conversation with the City of Bradbury regarding the project to construct a sewer line along the northern edge of the Royal Oaks STEAM Academy The District Team is prepared to move forward with recommending to the DUSD Board of Education to grant the easement. During the course of the conversation, a discussion began about partnering with the City of Bradbury to assist with the cost of installing a digital marquee. The District realizes that $45,0001 is not a small request but believes that both the District and the City of Bradbury can benefit from partnering on this Councimember Barakat stated that Royal Oaks Elementary doesn't have many Bradbury students and inquired if DUSD is only going to grant the easement if the City agrees to contribute $45,000 for the electronic sign board. Superintendent Amerson Councimember Barakat did not wish to put the burden of paying for the electronic sign board on the homeowners and suggested that the City contribute $25,000. Councilmember Bruny countered with $30,000 and Mayor Pro-Tem Lewis offered $40,000. Councimember Barakat agreed to contribute $40,000 and asked that the School District dedicate a plaque on the marquee to the City of Bradbury in recognition of the Mayor Pro-Tem Lewis made a motion to match 50% for the electronic sign board at Royal Oaks Elementary school with a cap of $40,000. Councimember Bruny seconded the motion, which was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Hale, Mayor Pro-Tem Lewis, Councimembers Bruny and Barakat NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Councimember Lathrop Motion passed 4:0 contribution. from the General Fund Balance. SUPERINTENDENT GORDON AMERSON: property line. project. DISCUSSION: replied no, thati is not the case. funding partnership. MOTION: APPROVED: Superintendent Amerson thanked the City Council for their kind Minutes CC Meeting September 17,2019 Page 50 of6 MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER: MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY: MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL: City Manager Kearney had nothing to report. City Attorney Reisman had nothing to report. MAYOR HALE: MAYOR PRO-TEMI LEWIS: COUNCILMEMBER BRUNY: COUNCILMEMBER LATHROP: Nothing to report Nothing to report Nothing to report The Duarte Education Foundation Fundraiser Dinner will be held on October 19 at a private residence in the Duarte Mesa. Tickets are $50 per person. Councilmember Bruny added that the Foundation helps teachers with grants. COUNCILMEMBER BARAKAT: ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: Nothing to report None CLOSED SESSION Reisman None ROLLCALL: Mayor Hale, Mayor Pro-Tem Lewis, Councimembers Bruny, Lathrop, Barakat, City Manager Kearney and City Attorney PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ONLY: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AND ANNOUNCE ANY ACTION TAKEN: Public Performance Evaluation Government Code Section 54957(b)(4) Title: Building & Safety City Attorney Reisman reported that the City Manager was instructed on how to proceed. No formal votes were taken. At 8:11 p.m. Mayor Hale adjourned/the meeting to Tuesday, ADJOURNMENT: October 15, MAYOR. - ÇITY' OF BRADBURY E ATTEST: Claudis Saldona CITY CLERK- CITY OF BRADBURY Minutes CC Meeting September 17,2019 Page 6of6