Sierra Madre
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INSPIRATION
A. Ms. Coralie Silberman, Sierra Madre Elementary School
3. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
4. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY CLERK REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
5. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (including reports from City Council related to meetings attended at City expense per AB 1234)
6. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation in Recognition of Public Works Week
B. Proclamation in Recognition of Older American's Month
C. Proclamation in Recognition of Dane Lenton, Sierra Madre's Older American of the Year
D. Annual Report from YMCA on Programs and Services
8. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance No. 1493 Amending Chapter 12.28 (House and Building Numbering) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code
B. Ordinance No. 1494 Amending Section 17.08.020 (Words, Terms, Phrases Defined) of Chapter 17.08 (Definitions) and Chapter 17.22 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code and Consideration of a Resolution Regarding the Administration of Public Facilities Fees for Applicable Accessory Dwelling Units
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of City Council meeting minutes from April 28, 2026 meeting.
B. Resolution No. 26-34 Approving Certain Demands for Payment
C. Quarterly Treasurer’s Report – Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
D. Resolution No. 26-35 Authorizing a Supplemental Budget Appropriation from the General Fund Reserve in the Amount of $50,000 for Payment to Emergency Planning Consultants
E. Resolution No. 26-36 Authorizing a Supplemental Budget Appropriation from the Sewer Fund and Sewer Development Impact Fee Fund and Approval of Purchase Order with Municipal Maintenance Equipment (MME) for the Acquisition of a VacCon VJT1500 Sewer Jetter Truck in the amount of $459,562.54
F. Resolution No. 26-33 Adopting the Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, 2021 Edition
G. Resolution No. 26-37 Approving the Fourth Amendment to Settlement Agreement and Release with CETT Investments Corporation
H. Third Annual Report of the Development Agreement Between the City of Sierra Madre, Toll West Coast, LLC and The Congregation of the Passion
I. First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates
J. Fourth Amended and Restated Legal Services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Authorization for All-Way Stop Traffic Control at the Intersection of East Grand View Avenue and North Canon Avenue
B. Report, Discussion, Direction on City Boards & Commissions Attendance Policy
C. Report, Discussion, and Direction on Executive Management Labor Market Equity Adjustments
12. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kristine Lowe | Mayor Pro Tem Gene Goss
Council Member Edward Garcia | Council Member Kelly Kriebs | Council Member Robert Parkhurst
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Council Chambers, 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Council Member Edward Garcia to participate by teleconference.
The public may participate in the meeting at this location:
Convict Lake Resort
2000 Convict Lake Road, Cabin Number 11
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
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PUBLIC COMMENT & ACCESS
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CODE OF CONDUCT
The purpose of a City Council meeting is to conduct City business. Members of the public that behave in a manner that interrupts or obstructs the City Council’s ability to conduct City business may be asked to leave the meeting. Any and all demonstrations which disrupt, interrupt, or obstruct the City Council’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 AND INSPIRATION
Ms. Coralie Silberman, Sierra Madre Elementary School
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. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY CLERK REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
5. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (including reports from City Council related to meetings attended at City expense per AB 1234)
6. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
7. PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation in Recognition of Public Works Week
Proclamation in Recognition of Older American's Month
Proclamation in Recognition of Dane Lenton, Sierra Madre's Older American of the Year
Annual Report from YMCA on Programs and Services
8. 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.
9. 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.
Ordinance No. 1493 Amending Chapter 12.28 (House and Building Numbering) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code
Ordinance No. 1494 Amending Section 17.08.020 (Words, Terms, Phrases Defined) of Chapter 17.08 (Definitions) and Chapter 17.22 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code and Consideration of a Resolution Regarding the Administration of Public Facilities Fees for Applicable Accessory Dwelling Units
10. 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 City Council meeting minutes from April 28, 2026 meeting.
Resolution No. 26-34 Approving Certain Demands for Payment
Quarterly Treasurer’s Report – Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
Resolution No. 26-35 Authorizing a Supplemental Budget Appropriation from the General Fund Reserve in the Amount of $50,000 for Payment to Emergency Planning Consultants
Resolution No. 26-36 Authorizing a Supplemental Budget Appropriation from the Sewer Fund and Sewer Development Impact Fee Fund and Approval of Purchase Order with Municipal Maintenance Equipment (MME) for the Acquisition of a VacCon VJT1500 Sewer Jetter Truck in the amount of $459,562.54
Resolution No. 26-33 Adopting the Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, 2021 Edition
Resolution No. 26-37 Approving the Fourth Amendment to Settlement Agreement and Release with CETT Investments Corporation
Third Annual Report of the Development Agreement Between the City of Sierra Madre, Toll West Coast, LLC and The Congregation of the Passion
First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates
Fourth Amended and Restated Legal Services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Authorization for All-Way Stop Traffic Control at the Intersection of East Grand View Avenue and North Canon Avenue
Report, Discussion, Direction on City Boards & Commissions Attendance Policy
Report, Discussion, and Direction on Executive Management Labor Market Equity Adjustments
12. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
13. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting on May 26, 2026.
Date Posted: May 13, 2026
Sierra Madre
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INSPIRATION
A. Ms. Coralie Silberman, Sierra Madre Elementary School
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. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY CLERK REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
5. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (including reports from City Council related to meetings attended at City expense per AB 1234)
6. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation in Recognition of Public Works Week
B. Proclamation in Recognition of Older American's Month
C. Proclamation in Recognition of Dane Lenton, Sierra Madre's Older American of the Year
D. Annual Report from YMCA on Programs and Services
8. 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.
9. 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.
A. Ordinance No. 1493 Amending Chapter 12.28 (House and Building Numbering) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code
B. Ordinance No. 1494 Amending Section 17.08.020 (Words, Terms, Phrases Defined) of Chapter 17.08 (Definitions) and Chapter 17.22 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code and Consideration of a Resolution Regarding the Administration of Public Facilities Fees for Applicable Accessory Dwelling Units
10. 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.
A. Approval of City Council meeting minutes from April 28, 2026 meeting.
B. Resolution No. 26-34 Approving Certain Demands for Payment
C. Quarterly Treasurer’s Report – Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
D. Resolution No. 26-35 Authorizing a Supplemental Budget Appropriation from the General Fund Reserve in the Amount of $50,000 for Payment to Emergency Planning Consultants
E. Resolution No. 26-36 Authorizing a Supplemental Budget Appropriation from the Sewer Fund and Sewer Development Impact Fee Fund and Approval of Purchase Order with Municipal Maintenance Equipment (MME) for the Acquisition of a VacCon VJT1500 Sewer Jetter Truck in the amount of $459,562.54
F. Resolution No. 26-33 Adopting the Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, 2021 Edition
G. Resolution No. 26-37 Approving the Fourth Amendment to Settlement Agreement and Release with CETT Investments Corporation
H. Third Annual Report of the Development Agreement Between the City of Sierra Madre, Toll West Coast, LLC and The Congregation of the Passion
I. First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates
J. Fourth Amended and Restated Legal Services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Authorization for All-Way Stop Traffic Control at the Intersection of East Grand View Avenue and North Canon Avenue
B. Report, Discussion, Direction on City Boards & Commissions Attendance Policy
C. Report, Discussion, and Direction on Executive Management Labor Market Equity Adjustments
12. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
13. ADJOURNMENT
