MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2022 AT THE BRADBURY CIVIC CENTER 600 WINSTON AVENUE, BRADBURY, CA91008  CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)(1):  Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953(e)(1), the City is allowing Councilmembers, Staff and the public to participate in this meeting by means of a Zoom video or telephone call. Participants will be able to hear the entire proceedings 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 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bradbury was called to order by Mayor Lathrop at 7:00 p.m. followed by PRESENT: Mayor Lathrop, Mayor Pro-Tem Barakat, Councilmembers Hale, Lewis and Bruny  telephones except during those times.  MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:  the Pledge of Allegiance.  ROLL: CALL:  ABSENT: None and City Clerk Saldana  STAFF: City Manager Kearney, City Attorney Reisman Councimember Lewis made a motion to approve the agenda to proceed with City business. Mayor Pro-Tem Barakat 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 City Attorney Reisman stated that there were no disclosures. 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 September 20, 2022 3. Resolution No. 22-25: Demands & Warrants for October 2022 Monthly Investment Report for the month of September 2022  APPROVAL OF AGENDA:  the motion, which carried unanimously.  DISCLOSURE OF ITEMS REQUIRED BY GOV. CODE SECTION 1090 & 81000 ET  SEQ,:  agenda items. None  PUBLIC COMMENT: CONSENT CALENDAR:  adopt."  Minutes CC Meeting October 18, 2022 Page 1of5    MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR: APPROVED:  Councimember Hale made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Mayor Pro-Tem Barakat seconded the motion, which was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Lathrop, Mayor Pro-Tem Barakat, Councilmembers Hale, Lewis and Bruny  NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion passed 5:0  PRESENTATION BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY:  Ms. Lanae O'Shields introduced herself as the new Public Affairs Manager for SoCaiGas. Ms. O'Shields led the City Council through a power point presentation covering topics such as Renewable Natural Gas (the goal is 5% by the end of 2022, 20% by 2030) and Shaping the Future with Green Hydrogen. Ms. O'Shields stated that Hydrogen will play an essential role as SoCalGas builds the cleanest, safest and most innovative energy company in America. City Manager Kearney stated that at the September meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-24, approving the new contract which dedicates $149,538 toward the Community Services Officer (CSO) Program, and directed the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the City of Monrovia. After the September meeting, Staff discovered a clause that been approved by the Monrovia City Council, but was left off the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) presented to the Bradbury City Council. The clause reads as follows: "The parties agree that Exhibit B may be amended by mutual agreement of the Monrovia and Bradbury City Managers after June 3, 2023 to reflect any applicable Labor/Wages cost changes associated with Monrovia's new labor agreements. Itis recommended that the City Council review the proposed MOU and direct the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the City of Monrovia for the CSO Program. Mayor Lathrop stated that Bradbury has no say in the increase. City Attorney Reisman replied that Bradbury City Council has the ability to decline and cancel the contract. Councilmember Barakat made a motion to direct the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the City of Monrovia for the CSO Program. Councilmember Hale seconded the motion, which was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Lathrop, Mayor Pro-Tem Barakat, Councilmembers Hale, Lewis and Bruny  PROPOSED MOUTO EXPAND BRADBURY'S COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER PROGRAM:  CLAUSE REGARDING COMPENSATION: RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSSION:  MOTION TO APPROVE MOU TO EXPAND BRADBURY'S COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER PROGAM:  APPROVED:  NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion passed 5:0  Minutes CC Meeting October 18, 2022 Page 2 of5    CLARIFYING FORMAL ACTION ON THE ANNEXATION OF THE ROYAL OAKS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY:  City Manager Kearney stated that at the August meeting, the City Council discussed the possible annexation of the Royal Oaks Retirement Community after learning that the City. of Duarte was considering annexing the Retirement Community. The City Councii discussed the annexation in reiation to Bradbury's annexation efforts of a portion of Royal Oaks Drive North. The minutes reflect a motion, followed by an amended motion, to direct Staff to take the following action: First Motion: Councilmember Hale made a motion for Bradbury to continue with its current annexation plan through LAFCO and let Duarte annex the Manor. Mayor Pro-Tem Barakat Amended Motion: Councilmember Hale amended his motion for the City of Bradbury to do nothing, to withdraw our application with LAFO for the annexation of a portion of Royal Oaks Drive North and to send a letter to the County to ask them to maintain the trail in front of the Manor. Mayor Pro-Tem Staff's interpretation of the City Council's action was to withdraw the annexation application of a portion of Royal Oaks Drive North if the City of Duarte decides to move forward with its own efforts to annex the road and Retirement Community. But if Duarte does not file an application, then Bradbury shall continue with its annexation application for a portion of Royal Oaks Drive North. Since Duarte has not yet indicated annexation intentions with LAFCO, Staff has not withdrawn Bradbury's application. Staff has also not sent a letter to the IfStaffs interpretation of the City Council's direction is correct, then Council should clarify its intention with an official motion. Mayor Lathrop stated that we should not wait for Duarte and move forward with our application to annex the portion of Royal Mayor Lathrop made a motion for the City of Bradbury to continue its application with LAFCO for the annexation of a portion of Royal Oaks Drive North. Ift the City of Duarte officially decides to annex the Royal Oaks Retirement Community and the southern portion of the road south of the Retirement, the City of Bradbury shall withdraw its LAFCO application and send a letter to Los Angeles County requesting that it maintain the trail south of the Retirement Community. Councilmember Hale seconded the motion, which was carried by the following roll AYES: Mayor Lathrop, Mayor Pro-Tem Barakat, Councimembers Hale, Lewis and Bruny  seconded the motion.  Barakat seconded the motion.  STAFF INTERPRETATION OF AMENDED MOTION:  County.  RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSSION: MOTION:  Oaks Drive North as soon as possible.  call vote:  APPROVED:  NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion passed 5:0  Minutes CC Meeting October 18, 2022 Page 30f5    CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE CODE. DESIGNATION CITY HOLIDAYS: LEGAL (PAID) HOLIDAYS:  At the September meeting, the City Council directed staff to listed. in the Employee Handbook. The legal holidays are. as New Year's Day - January 1st Martin Luther King. Jr. Day - Third Monday in January Presidents' Day - Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day - July 4th Labor Day - First Monday in September Thanksgiving Day - Last Thursday in November Day after Thanksgiving - Last Friday in November Christmas Eve - December 24th Christmas Day - December 25th New Year's Eve - December 31st  AMENDING THE BRADBURY MUNICIPAL draft an ordinance to codify the City's legal (paid) holidays  follows:  RECOMMENDATION:  Itis recommended that the City Council introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 384: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY AMENDING THE BRADBURY MUNICIPAL CODE DESIGNATING CITYHOLIDAYS City Manager Kearney inquired about adding Juneteenth to the list of legal holidays. The City Council was not in favor, but offered to swap the June First Friday Closure with Juneteenth. The decision was for City Hall to continue to close on the first Friday in June and be open for business on Juneteenth. Mayor Pro-Tem Barakat made a motion to introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 384: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY AMENDING THE BRADBURYI MUNICIPAL CODE DESIGNATING CITYH HOLIDAYS. Second reading and adoption is set for the November 15, 2022 City Council meeting. Councimember Hale seconded the motion, which was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Lathrop, Mayor Pro-Tem Barakat, Councilmembers Hale, Lewis and Bruny  DISCUSSION:  MOTION TO CODIFY PAID HOLIDAYS:  APPROVED:  NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion passed 5:0  MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:  City Manager Kearney reminded the City Council to take their AB 1234 Ethics Training online. The 2-hour course needs to be City Manager Kearney also reported that we have a temp worker, Diane Jensen, who has started her assignment on Monday, October 17, to cover for Sophia Musa, who is  retaken every two years.  currently out on maternity leave. Nothing tor report  MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY:  Minutes CC Meeting October 18, 2022 Page 4 of5    MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:  MAYOR LATHROP:  Mayor Lathrop stated that we need to find people to run for the Duarte School Board when Bradbury gets its own District representative. Mayor Pro-Tem Barakat stated that his wife, Jan Barakat, would be a good candidate. Mayor Lathrop suggested that Staff look into the cost of insulating SCE electrical wires to reduce fire risk.  COUNCILMEMBER BARAKAT: COUNCILMEMBER HALE: COUNCILMEMBER LEWIS: COUNCILMEMBER BRUNY: ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: ADJOURNMENT:  Nothing to report Nothing to report Nothing to report Nothing to report  Bradbury Road Widening Project Discussion of Lemon Avenue Trail Plans  At7:31 p.m. Mayor Lathrop adjourned the meeting to a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022at7:00  p.m.   Bdll2  MAYOR-CITY OF BRADBURY  PRO-TEM  ATTEST:  Claudia allana CITY CLERK-C CITY OF BRADBURY  Minutes CC Meeting October 18, 2022 Page 5of5