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Energy Environment and Natural Resources Commission

CITY OF

SIERRA MADRE

Energy Environment and Natural Resources Commission

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Jane Nelsen, Chair | Vicky Ryan, Vice Chair
Dr. Allison Evans, Commissioner | Dr. William Patzert, Commissioner
Kimberly Rodriguez, Commissioner

Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 6:30 PM

City Council Chambers, 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITES ACT

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (626) 355-7135. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT & ACCESS

The Brown Act provides the public with an opportunity to make public comments at any public meeting. As an alternative, public comment may be submitted by e-mail to publiccomment@sierramadreca.gov by 3:00PM on the day of the meeting. Emails will be acknowledged at the Commission meeting, filed into public record, and scanned onto the City website for public review.

If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 355-7135 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The purpose of a Commission meeting is to conduct City business. Members of the public that behave in a manner that interrupts or obstructs the Commission’s ability to conduct City business may be asked to leave the meeting. Any and all demonstrations which disrupt, interrupt, or obstruct the Commission’s ability to conduct City business are prohibited. No signs, posters, or other large objects shall be brought into the Council Chambers or other meeting place if doing so would disrupt, disturb, or otherwise impede the orderly course of the meeting.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS

Jane Nelsen, Chair Vicky Ryan, Vice Chair Dr. Allison Evans, Commissioner Dr. William Patzert, Commissioner Kimberly Rodriguez, Commissioner

4. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS OF CITY BUSINESS (including reports from Commission related to meetings attended at City expense per AB 1234)

5. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF

6. PRESENTATIONS

(none)

7. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

Any person wishing to speak before the Commission is asked to complete a Speaker Card and provide it to City staff 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 Commission is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. Addressing the Commission from the audience is not permitted; all comments addressing the Councilmust be made from the podium. Only public comment made from the podium will be recognized by the Commission and entered into public record.

8. PUBLIC HEARING

Any person wishing to speak before the Commission on a public hearing item is asked to complete a Speaker Card noting the agenda item number and provide it to City staff prior to the start of the public hearing. Separate and apart from the applicant (who may speak longer in the discretion of the Commission) 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 Commission 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 Commission.

9. CONSENT CALENDAR

Regular Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2026

CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve

10. DISCUSSION ITEMS

Earth Day Observation 2026

CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Receive updates regarding the April 25th event at Bailey Canyon Wilderness Park. Provide comments and recommendations to staff.

Section 12.20 of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code “Tree Protection and Preservation” Update

CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Discuss and provide recommendations to Staff

11. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS

12. ADJOURNMENT

The Energy Environment and Natural Resources Commission will adjourn to its next regular meeting on April 29, 2026.

Date Posted: April 30, 2026