AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
SIERRA MADRE CITY COUNCIL
Robert Parkhurst, Mayor
Kristine Lowe, Mayor Pro Tem
EdwardGarcia, Council Member
Gene Goss, Council Member
Kelly Kriebs, Council Member
Sue Spears, City Treasurer
Monday March 17, 2025
9:00 am
The Only Place In Town
110 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard
Sierra Madre, California 91024
The Brown Act provides the public with an opportunity to make public comments at any public meeting.
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 Parkhurst, Mayor Pro Tem Lowe, Council Member Garcia, Council Member Goss, Council Member Kriebs
OPENING REMARKS
Mayor Parkhurst
DISCUSSION
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.
FEDERAL FUNDING UPDATE - No action is required by the City Council. However, the Council may choose to agendize any of these items for a future meeting. Sierra Madre Public Safety Entitlement Update (Chief of Police - Barrientos) The City of Sierra Madre continues to seek federal assistance for public safety initiatives, including funding to support police emergency response capabilities. The City seeks an update on entitlement funding to supplement the City’s public safety measures. Hazard Mitigation Plan – FEMA Funding (Fire Chief - Bartlett) The City has been working on an updated Hazard Mitigation Plan to strengthen its resilience against natural disasters. Federal funding opportunities through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program will be explored to:
o Support infrastructure improvements to reduce wildfire and flood risks. o Enhance emergency preparedness and response efforts.
o Develop long-term mitigation strategies to protect residents and city assets.
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS – No action is required by the City Council. However, the Council may choose to agendize any of these items for a future meeting. (Public Works & Utilities Manager Steven McGee)
Seismic Retrofit of Water Reservoirs
The City of Sierra Madre’s aging water infrastructure is in need of seismic retrofitting to meet modern safety standards. Federal funding is critical to:
o Improve the structural integrity of reservoirs to withstand seismic events. o Ensure continued water service and fire suppression capabilities in the event of an earthquake.
o Reduce the financial burden on local ratepayers by leveraging federal grants and lowinterest loans. Auburn Reservoir
The Auburn Reservoir is a key component of the City’s water system and requires significant upgrades to meet state and federal safety standards. The City seeks federal assistance for:
o Engineering and design costs for seismic retrofitting. o Construction funding through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) or other federal programs.
o Advocacy support to prioritize small city water infrastructure needs in future federal appropriations.
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. This meeting will be broadcast on Channel 3 at a later date.
MEETING ASSISTANCE
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ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will adjourn to a Regular meeting to take place on March 25, 2025.