AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
SIERRA MADRE CITY COUNCIL
Gene Goss, Mayor
Edward Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem
Rachelle Arizmendi, Council Member
Kelly Kriebs, Council Member
Robert Parkhurst, Council Member
Michael Amerio, City Treasurer
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
5:30 pm
City of Sierra Madre
City Council Chambers
232 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard
Sierra Madre, California 91024
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MOST CURRENT LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER’S ORDER The Brown Act provides the public with an opportunity to make public comments at any public meeting.
Public comment may also be made by e-mail to [email protected] by 3:00PM on the day of the meeting. Emails will be acknowledged at the Council meeting, filed into public record and scanned onto the City website for public review.
The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s website at www.cityofsierramadre.com, on Foothills Media website at http://www.foothillsmedia.org/sierramadre and broadcast on Government Access Channel 3 (Spectrum)
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 Council’s ability to conduct City business may be asked to leave the meeting. Any and all demonstrations which disrupt, interrupt, or obstruct the 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.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Goss, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Member Arizmendi, Council Member Kriebs, Council Member Parkhurst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INSPIRATION
Mayor Pro Tem Edward Garcia
APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Vote of the City Council to proceed with City business.
APPROVAL FOR READING RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Vote of the City Council to read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approval of June 14, 2022 City Council meeting minutes.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Reporting of Council Members' activities related to City business.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Council will listen to the public on any item on the agenda. In addition, the Council will devote time for public comment on items not on the 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Persons wishing to speak on any item on the agenda will be called during the comment period at the time the agenda item is brought forward. Persons wishing to speak on closed session items have a choice of doing so either immediately prior to the closed session or at the time for comments on items at the open session.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Time shall be devoted to provide public comments for items not on the agenda. Under the Brown Act, Council is prohibited from taking action on items not on the agenda, but the matter may be referred to staff or to a subsequent meeting.
COMMENTS
1. Any person wishing to provide public comment on matters not on the agenda, or during the comment period for items on the agenda is asked to complete a comment card. Please include your name and address. Each speaker will be limited to up to three continuous minutes, which may not be delegated or deferred.
2. The City provides a podium for public comment. Comments addressed to the Council shall occur during the appropriate time on the agenda and should not be construed as an opportunity for dialogue.
Each speaker will be limited to three continuous minutes, which may not be delegated or deferred.
PRESENTATION
PRESENTATION BY PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER TINA FREDERICKS AND DR. ELIZABETH BLANCO
POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL PRESENTATION
FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL PRESENTATION
PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF JULY AS PARK AND RECREATION MONTH
CONSENT
a) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 22-48 APPROVING CERTAIN DEMANDS It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution 22-48 approving payment of City Warrants in the aggregate amount of $3,339,677.54; Sierra Madre Library Warrants in the aggregate amount of $6,216.66; and Payroll Transfer in the aggregate amount of $442,996.38; for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.
b) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 22-49 AMENDING THE CITY’S
CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND SALARY MATRIX
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution 22-49, Amending the Classification Plan and Salary Matrix.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-45 CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE LEVY FOR FISCAL NYEAR 2022-2023 AND RESOLUTION NO. 22-46 CONFIRMING THE TAX RATES APPLICABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY’S LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023.
It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing, receive testimony, and; Adopt Resolution No. 22-45 Confirming the Assessment and Ordering the Levy for Fiscal Year 2022-2023;
Adopt Resolution No. 22-46 Confirming the Tax Rates Applicable in Connection with the City’s Lighting Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
2. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1458 AMENDING CHAPTER 17.88 (TEMPORATY USE PERMITS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE SIERRA MADRE
MUNICIPAL CODE
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1458 amending Chapter 17.88 (Temporary Use Permits) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code.
3. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1459 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.36 (COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND MOTION PICTURE FILMING) OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS) OF THE SIERRA MADRE
MUNICIPAL CODE
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1458 amending Chapter 17.88 (Temporary Use Permits) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code.
DISCUSSION
1. ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND ASSESSMENT
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2022/20223 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment.
2. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO SERVE ON VARIOUS COMMISSIONS OR BOARDS FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JULY 1,2022
It is recommended that the City Council discuss making appointments to the various boards and commissions, and provide staff with direction.
ACTION ITEMS
Regardless of staff recommendation on any agenda item, the City Council will consider such matters, including action to approve, conditionally approve, reject, or continue such item.
AVAILABILITY OF AGENDA MATERIALS
Materials related to items on this agenda are available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.cityofsierramadre.com.
LIVE BROADCASTS
Regular City Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 3 and rebroadcast on Wednesday and Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
MEETING ASSISTANCE
If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s office at (626) 355-7135 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will adjourn to a meeting to take place on July 12, 2022