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City Council Regular Meeting

2026-05-12 · agenda-only view · official agenda ↗ · watch on YouTube ↗

Meeting at a glance from video
3:30:38
on camera
8
items timestamped
9
consent items
8
motions
2
public commenters
agenda items (colored by topic) consent calendar public comment procedure (roll call, adjournment…)

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Order:
Public comment (general) from video ▶ 50:30

~2 speakers (counted from clerk hand-offs)

Memorial Park beautification and community gathering space 1 speakers
“Sierra Madre. It's more than just a park. It's one of the few places that truly belongs to everyone in the city.” ▶ 52:43
“thoughtful investment in care. I am asking the council and community services department to prioritize the memorial park beautifification in upcoming budgeting discussions. Even” ▶ 53:33
Pothole and road deterioration on Lima Street 1 speakers
“speak tonight about Lima Street. Lima Street currently has 42 potholes. I live on Cardway at the top. So, it's uh the little uh Disneyland ride going all the way down. At this point, this is” ▶ 56:09
“the city. Um but repetitive temporary lowquality and I mean lowquality repairs instead of properly repairing it will ultimately cost more. So I respectfully” ▶ 58:09
Sierra Madre Mountain Conservancy open space and conservation easements 1 speakers
“but I'm here to invite you again to go with me to observe and look up close to all the city open space that the Sierra Madre Mountain Conservancy has conservation easements over and how” ▶ 1:01:10
“everybody else was up to. And we brought $3.1 million to the city of Sierra Madre through Proposition A funding in 1994, I think it was 95, and bought open space with it. We gave the deeds to the city” ▶ 1:02:53
Acknowledging city budget constraints while requesting improvements 2 speakers
“contribute to continued deterioration. I understand there are budget limitations. I looked at it on your website. You've had some major cuts and it it's hard for the city. Um but repetitive temporary” ▶ 57:58
“Madre. My hope is not to simply renovate this park, but to strengthen the place that already serves as the emotional center for our community. I understand there are a lot of needs in this city. I” ▶ 54:11

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Agenda items & public comment

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[7A] Proclamation in Recognition of Public Works Week proclamation ▶ 22:41 · 5 min
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[7B] Proclamation in Recognition of Older American's Month proclamation not discussed on camera
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[7C] Proclamation in Recognition of Dane Lenton, Sierra Madre's Older American of the Year proclamation not discussed on camera
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[7D] Annual Report from YMCA on Programs and Services report ▶ 27:19 · 23 min
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[9A] 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 ▶ 1:05:25 · 6 min
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[9B] 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 ordinance ▶ 1:11:30 · 79 min
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[10A] Approval of City Council meeting minutes from April 28, 2026 meeting. minutes consent ▶ 2:30:48
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[10B] Resolution No. 26-34 Approving Certain Demands for Payment resolution consent ▶ 2:30:48
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[10C] Quarterly Treasurer's Report – Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 report consent ▶ 2:30:48
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[10D] 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 consent ▶ 2:30:48
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[10E] 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 consent ▶ 2:30:48
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[10F] Resolution No. 26-33 Adopting the Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, 2021 Edition resolution consent ▶ 2:30:48
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[10G] Resolution No. 26-37 Approving the Fourth Amendment to Settlement Agreement and Release with CETT Investments Corporation resolution ▶ 2:42:52 · 9 min
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[10H] Third Annual Report of the Development Agreement Between the City of Sierra Madre, Toll West Coast, LLC and The Congregation of the Passion report consent ▶ 2:30:48
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[10I] First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates agreement consent ▶ 2:30:48
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[10J] Fourth Amended and Restated Legal Services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC agreement consent ▶ 2:30:48
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[11A] Authorization for All-Way Stop Traffic Control at the Intersection of East Grand View Avenue and North Canon Avenue other ▶ 2:51:26 · 4 min
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[11B] Report, Discussion, Direction on City Boards & Commissions Attendance Policy report ▶ 2:55:29 · 16 min
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[11C] Report, Discussion, and Direction on Executive Management Labor Market Equity Adjustments report ▶ 3:11:12 · 19 min
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