City Council Regular Meeting
** Revised **
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INSPIRATION
Mayor Lowe for Pledge of Allegiance
3. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Kristine Lowe, Mayor Gene Goss, Mayor Pro Tem Edward Garcia, Council Member Kelly Kriebs, Council Member Robert Parkhurst, Council Member
4. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel; Initiation of Litigation (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(4))
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Conference with Legal Counsel; Existing Litigation (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (d)(1))
The City Council finds, based on the advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in litigation. Name of Case: Jeremy Gursey v. Southern California Edison Company, et al (Eaton Fire Litigation) Name of Parties: City of Sierra Madre & Southern California Edison Company Lead Case No.: LACSC 25STCV00731
Liability Claim (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.95)
Claimant: Joachim and Christine Kederian Claim Against: City of Sierra Madre
5. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY CLERK REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
6. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (including reports from City Council related to meetings attended at City expense per AB 1234)
7. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
8. PRESENTATIONS
Los Angeles County Public Works Flood Control Operations
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Annual Presentation
9. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Any person wishing to speak before the City Council is asked to complete a Speaker Card and provide it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Speakers are generally limited to three (3) minutes per person and time may not be delegated; any changes to the allotted time will be announced prior to the Public Comment period. Under the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. Addressing the City Council from the audience is not permitted; all comments addressing the Council must be made from the podium. Only public comment made from the podium will be recognized by the City Council and entered into public record.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
Any person wishing to speak before the City Council on a public hearing item is asked to complete a Speaker Card noting the agenda item number and provide it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the public hearing. Separate and apart from the applicant (who may speak longer in the discretion of the City Council) speakers are generally limited to three (3) minutes per person; any changes to the allotted time will be announced prior to the Public Comment period. Under the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or acting on any item not listed on the posted agenda. The applicant may additionally submit rebuttal comments, at the discretion of the City Council.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the City Council requests that a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action.
Approval of Meeting Minutes for March 10, 2026 City Council meeting.
CEQA: The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Recommended Action: Approve
Resolution No. 26-25 Approval of Warrants for Payment
CEQA: The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Recommended Action: Approve
Professional Services Agreement with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP to Exercise a Two-Year Optional Renewal and Extend the Term through June 30, 2027 in the Amount of $164,800
CEQA: The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Recommended Action: Approve
Letter of Support for Senate Bill 872 (McNerney) – Climate Change: Funding Priorities
CEQA: The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Recommended Action: Approve
Letter of Support for Assembly Bill (AB) 1786 – Best Value Contracting
CEQA: The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Recommended Action: Approve
Letter of Support for Assembly Bill (AB) 2517 – Fire Hazard Severity Zone Designation Process
CEQA: The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Recommended Action: Approve
Contract Extension with King Office Services in the Amount of $4,160 for the Library Meaningful Improvement Project
CEQA: The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Recommended Action: Approve
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with TSK Architects for the Lizzie’s Trail Inn & Richardson House Project
CEQA: The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Recommended Action: Approve
Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with TSK Architects for the Library Redesign and Improvement Project
CEQA: The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Recommended Action: Approve
Resolution No. 26-26 Approving a Supplemental Budget Appropriation from the FY 2025-26 the Facilities Maintenance Internal Services Fund Reserve and Award of Contract to Eco Energy Solutions, Inc. for the City Hall Complex 150 kW Generator Replacement in the Amount of $330,563.00
CEQA: The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Recommended Action: Approve
Award of Construction Contract to All Pro Custom Pools dba AP Engineering in an Amount Not To Exceed $625,313.11 for the Lima Street Water Main Replacement Project
CEQA: The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Recommended Action: Approve
Revised West Grand View Avenue Traffic Study, Intersection Control Recommendations, and On-Street Parking Management Plan
CEQA: The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Recommended Action: Approve
General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports
CEQA: The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Recommended Action: Receive, File, and Direct Staff to submit Annual Progress Report
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Resolution No. 26-16 Approving a Supplemental Budget Appropriation and Professional Services Agreement with Transpo Group USA, Inc. in the Amount of $49,995 for the Sierra Madre Downtown Parking Study
CEQA: The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Recommended Action: Provide Direction
Ordinance No. 1492 Adding Chapter 5.24 to Title 5 of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code Authorizing and Regulating Bingo
CEQA: The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Recommended Action: Approve
Ordinance No. 1491 Amending Chapters 10.04 (Definitions), 10.08 (Traffic Regulations), and 10.12 (Administration and Enforcement) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) and Amending Section 12.24.040 (Traffic Regulations) of Chapter 12.24 (Public Parks and Recreation Centers) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code – To include Definitions and Regulations for Electric Mobility Device
CEQA: The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Recommended Action: Approve
13. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Date Posted: March 30, 2026