CITY OF
CITY COUNCIL
SIERRA MADRE
MAY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Mayor Kristine Lowe | Mayor Pro Tem Gene Goss
Council Member Edward Garcia | Council Member Kelly | Council Member Robert Parkhurst Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
City Council Chambers, 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lowe called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INSPIRATION
Mayor Kristine Lowe led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Afterwards she spoke about coming together as a community to be involved and volunteer to serve our city.
3. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
City Clerk Aguilar called the roll:
Kristine Lowe, Mayor
Gene Goss, Mayor Pro Tem
Edward Garcia, Council Member
Kelly Kriebs, Council Member
Robert Parkhurst, Council Member
Also Present: Miguel Hernandez, Assistant City Manager
Aleks Giragosian, City Attorney
Laura Aguilar, City Clerk
Katelyn Huang, Assistant Planner
Brent Bartlett, Fire Chief
Brian Dickinson, Public Works Project Manager
James Carlson, Senior Analyst
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) Council Member Parkhurst:
Reported that he participated in a tour of the new library on December 17, 2025.
Council Member Kriebs:
Reported that she attended the annual Candlelight Walk on December 21, 2025. She also attended the Eaton Fire commemoration at the Fire Department on January 10, 2026.
Council Member Garcia:
Reported that he attended the Candlelight Walk on December 21. He also participated in a tour of the new library. On January 8, 2026 he attended the Senior Community Commission meeting and announced that nominations will be accepted for Older American of the Year. He also reported that due to a work commitment he was unable to attend the Chamber of Commerce meeting, but read through the minutes for all the information.
Mayor Pro Tem Goss:
Reported that he attended the January 8 Library Ad Hoc Committee meeting, on January 10 he attended the Eaton Fire commemoration at the Fire Department, on January 18 he attended the Planning Commission meeting and reported on the Commission's actions.
Mayor Lowe:
Reported that she attended a January 8 meeting of Cal Cities in Torrance. On January 10 she attended the Eaton Fire commemoration, hosted by the Sierra Madre Fire Safe Council.
6. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Public Works Project Manager Brian Dickinson provided an update on the clean up efforts of the Yucca Trail Debris Basin.
7. PRESENTATIONS
a. Certificate of Recognition to Diana Manzano, Disaster Management Coordinator for Los Angeles County Area D Disaster Management
b. Presentation of Mayor's Certificate to winners of the Sierra Madre Wildlife Calendar Contest
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.
1. Mary Carney, 62 W. Alegria Avenue: Spoke about Flipping the Switch on Aging.
She also spoke about options for senior citizens meal delivery.
2. Glenn Lambdin, Sturtevant: Spoke about street resurfacing, as approved on September 9, 2025. Five streets were approved for resurfacing and he believes the data for determining those five streets was flawed. He will submitting a FOIA request for records for the streets that are on the list for resurfacing, and for the identified potholes throughout the city.
3. Deb Sheridan, Valle Vista Drive: Expressed thanks to the City and Sierra Madre Police Department for efforts to protect citizens first amendment rights. She requested that the City Council issue a proclamation similar to Pasadena that prohibits City resources used for immigration enforcement.
4. Caroline Brown, Canyon: Spoke about fire response and the need for emergency preparedness.
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.
The report was presented by Assistant Planner Huang.
a. Resolution No. 26-07 Authorizing the Allocation of FY 2026-2027 CDBG Funds for the Senior Minor Home Rehabilitation Program
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Adopt
At the conclusion of staff's presentation, Mayor Lowe brought the matter to Council for questions.
Mayor Lowe opened the podium for public comment. City Clerk Aguilar noted for the record that no e- mails had been received prior to the City Council meeting.
Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Lowe closed Public Comment and brought the matter back to the City Council for further discussion.
Mayor Lowe asked the Council for a motion.
Council Member Parkhurst made a motion to adopt Resolution 26-07.
Council Member Garcia seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 26-07 Mayor Lowe called for a vote of the Council:
Ayes: Mayor Lowe, Mayor Pro Tem Goss, Council Members Garcia, Kriebs, and Parkhurst
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Resolution 26-07 was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
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. Regular Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2025
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Special Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
c. Resolution No. 26-1 Approving Certain Demands
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Adopt
d. Resolution No. 26-2 Approving Certain Demands
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Adopt
e. Acceptance of an Anonymous Donation in the Amount of $20,000 for the Sierra Madre Police Department and the Sierra Madre Fire Department CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Accept
The City Council asked questions for clarification on Consent Item C. Staff provided responses for clarity.
Mayor Lowe opened the podium for public comment. City Clerk Aguilar noted for the record that no e-mails had been received prior to the City Council meeting.
Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Lowe closed Public Comment and brought the matter back to the City Council.
Mayor Lowe asked the Council for a motion.
Council Member Kriebs made a motion to approve Consent A-E as presented.
Mayor Pro Tem Goss seconded the motion.
Mayor Lowe called for a vote of the Council:
Ayes: Mayor Lowe, Mayor Pro Tem Goss, Council Members Garcia, Kriebs, and Parkhurst
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Consent Items A-E were approved by unanimous voice vote.
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Resolution Nos. 26-03, 26-04, 26-05, and 26-06 Approving City Council Liaison Appointments to Various Regional Boards, Commissions, and Associations CEOA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Adopt
City Clerk Aguilar presented the report.
Mayor Lowe opened the podium for public comment. City Clerk Aguilar noted for the record that no e-mails had been received prior to the City Council meeting.
Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Lowe closed Public Comment and brought the matter back to the City Council for further discussion.
Mayor Lowe asked the Council for a motion.
Council Member Garcia made a motion to adopt Resolutions 26-03; 26-04; 26-05; and 26-06; and appointments as discussed the City Council:
Commission/Board City Council Liaison Alternate Liaison Community Services
Commission Mayor Pro Tem Goss Council Member Kriebs
Library Board Council Member Kriebs Mayor Pro Tem Goss
Natural Resources
Commission Council Member Parkhurst Mayor Lowe
Planning Commission Mayor Lowe Council Member Garcia
Senior Community
Commission Council Member Garcia Council Member Kriebs
L.A. County Sanitation Mayor Lowe Mayor Pro Tem Goss
Board of Supervisors Mayor Lowe Mayor Pro Tem Goss
SGV Council of
Governments Mayor Pro Tem Goss Council Member Parkhurst League of California Cities Council Member Kriebs Council Member Garcia Clean Power Alliance Council Member Parkhurst City Staff So. Calif. Assoc. of
Governments Council Member Garcia Council Member Parkhurst Foothill Workforce
Investment Board Mayor Lowe Mayor Pro Tem Goss
Sierra Madre Chamber of
Commerce Council Member Kriebs Council Member Garcia
Council Member Kriebs seconded the motion.
Mayor Lowe called for a vote of the Council:
Ayes: Mayor Lowe, Mayor Pro Tem Goss, Council Members Garcia, Kriebs, and Parkhurst
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote
b. Report, Discussion, and Direction on the 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule CEOA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Provide Direction
City Clerk Aguilar presented the report.
Mayor Lowe opened the podium for public comment. City Clerk Aguilar noted for the record that no e-mails had been received prior to the City Council meeting Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Lowe closed Public Comment and brought the matter back to the City Council.
Mayor Lowe asked the Council for a motion.
Council Member Kriebs made a motion to
Council Member Parkhurst seconded the motion.
Mayor Lowe called for a vote of the Council:
Ayes: Mayor Lowe, Mayor Pro Tem Goss, Council Members Garcia, Kriebs, and Parkhurst
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote
12. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
Proclamation of May as Older American Month (Garcia)
Consideration of Amendments to the SB1 street resurfacing list (Garcia) Report or update on water main line replacement budgeting (Garcia) List of Streets affected by Red and Yellow Flag Days (Lowe) Update on current water supplies (Parkhurst)
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lowe asked for a motion to adjourn.
Mayor Pro Tem Goss made the motion to adjourn.
Council Member Garcia seconded the motion.
The City Council unanimously approved the motion, by voice vote.
The City Council adjourned to its next regular meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Minutes taken and typed by: Approved by:
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