Sierra Madre City Council
July 14, 2026

07 Title: Expand Stormwater Management, Drainage, and Outlet Planning 1aqlJN’ Los Angeles County Department of Public WorksType: Local Planning and Regulations Description: Continue robust stormwater management programs. Conduct studies to inform measures to improve aqp]NpA_LLlAV_ATNi]A__V_TA_LilNvN_pŔaaLLA^ATNto communities in high-risk areas. These efforts should also ilNvN_p ŔaaL LA^ATN pa aq_py-maintained roadwAym‘including evacuation egress and emergency services V_TlNmm‘wUV]NmqiialpV_TiapN_pVA]Tlaq_LwApNllNJUAlTN Hazard: FloodingHazard: DroughtHazard: Transportation Incident 08 Title: Construct and Maintain Localized Flood Control Improvements 1aqlJN’ Los Angeles County Department of Public WorksType: Structural and Infrastructure Projects Description: "AV_pAV_ NxVmpV_T ŔaaL Ja_pla] ^NJUA_Vm^mIy LlAV_ATN mympN^ ^AV_pN_A_JN‘ mNLV^N_p A_L LNIlVmJ]NAlA_JN‘ A_L apUNl AJpVa_m !NvNlATN aiialpq_VpVNm paJa_mplqJpŔaaLJa_pla]V^ilavN^N_pm Hazard: Flooding
County of Los Angeles All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

09 Title: Preserve Floodplains as Public Use Open Spaces 1aqlJN’ Los Angeles County NiAlp^N_paS-qI]VJ:al\m‘A^a_TapUNlmType: Natural Systems Protections Description: Preserve and expand public use open spaces that capture stormwater with the aim of reducing localized ŔaaLV_T wUV]N A]ma ilavVLV_T TlNN_ miAJN A_Lrecreational opportunities to communities. Prioritize ŔaaLi]AV_m A_LwApNlmUNLmV_aq_py-owned public use aiN_ miAJNm _NAl ŔaaL lVm\ AlNAm 4mN mpal^wApNl INmpmanagement practices in projects involving open spaces to support natural water collection and conservation. _JalialApN ŔaaLi]AV_ ilNmNlvApVa_ V_pa SqpqlN iAl\improvements.

Hazard: Flooding
10 Title: Harden Critical Facilities and Infrastructure from Seismic Damage 1aqlJN’ Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Type: Structure and Infrastructure Projects Description: Conduct seismic assessments to prioritize lNplaœppV_T A_L apUNl mNVm^VJ ^VpVTApVa_ AJpVa_m mqJU Ambracing or seismic shutoff valves. Efforts should focus on JlVpVJA]SAJV]VpVNmSalJa^^q_Vpy]VSN]V_NmmqJUAmUamiVpA]m‘iqI]VJ mASNpy SAJV]VpVNm‘ qpV]Vpy mVpNm‘ UVTU-hazard potential LA^m‘ A_L plA_mialpApVa_ AmmNpm ŸVN‘ IlVLTNm‘ laALwAym‘AVlialpm‘A_LapUNlm  Hazard: AlpUkqA\NHazard: Land MovementHazard: Dam Failure County of Los Angeles
All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

11 Title: Prevent Impacts to the Transportation System 1aqlJN’ Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Type: Structure and Infrastructure Projects Description: Hazard impacts to the transportation system in Los Angeles County have far-reaching potential for cascading effects across multiple lifelines. Mitigation activities for multiple hazards should focus on preventing or lessening impacts to transportation. Activities may include stabilization efforts along County-maintained laALm‘ lNV_SalJV_T plA_mialpApVa_ AmmNpm‘ al apUNl mNVm^VJmitigation actions.

Hazard: AlpUkqA\NHazard: Land MovementHazard: Transportation Incident 12 Title: Continue SSalpm pa _UA_JN A^ 1ASNpy A_L 0NLqJN !a_T-Term 9q]_NlAIV]VpVNmwVpUVTUA|AlL-apN_pVA]A^m
1aqlJN’ Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Type: Structure and Infrastructure Projects Description: Upgrade infrastructure to ensure the longterm integrity and safe operation of County-owned dam facilities. Potential actions could include strengthening of LA^m‘ mNLV^N_p ^A_ATN^N_p AJpVvVpVNm‘ lNTq]AlV_miNJpVa_m‘ Ja_pV_qaqm ^AV_pN_A_JN‘ V_pNTlApV_TALvA_JNL pNJU_a]aTVNm‘ A_L N^NlTN_Jy ilNiAlNL_Nmmefforts.

Hazard: AlpUkqA\NHazard: Dam Failure
County of Los Angeles All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

13 Title: mmNmm:ApNl0NmV]VN_JNV_!am_TN]Nmaq_py1aqlJN’ Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Type: Local Planning and Regulations Description: Conduct assessments and studies to monitor the water supply and develop recommendations for other water systems. Identify potential secondary water sources or other contingency measures for ensuring water system resilience during drought conditions.

Hazard: Drought
14 Title: Expand Drought-Tolerant Landscaping and Design 1aqlJN’ !am_TN]Nmaq_pyUVNS1qmpAV_AIV]Vpy%SœJNA_LNiAlp^N_paS0NTVa_A]Planning Type: Natural Systems Protection Description: Integrate drought mitigation into landscaping and design measures undertaken by the County. Prioritize native and drought-tolerant plants when selecting ]A_LmJAiV_TLNmVT_m4mNiNl^NAI]N^ApNlVA]mSaliAvNlm‘LlVvNwAym‘wA]\wAym‘A_LlaALwAym palNLqJNlunoff and promote groundwater recharge that incorporate indigenous- informed practices aligned with Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK).

Hazard: Drought
County of Los Angeles
All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

15 Title: LLlNmm 4lIA_ NAp m]A_Lm Iy _vNmpV_T V_ lNN_ _SlAmplqJpqlN and Cooling Strategies
1aqlJN’ !am _TN]Nm aq_py UVNS 1qmpAV_AIV]Vpy %SœJN‘ NiAlp^N_p aS 0NTVa_A]-]A__V_T‘NiAlp^N_paSJa_a^VJ%iialpq_Vpy‘NiAlp^N_paS-qI]VJNA]pU‘A_LNiAlp^N_paS-qI]VJ:al\m‘A^a_TapUNlmType: Local Planning and Regulations Description: Increase shade cover provided by vegetation such as planting native and drought-tolerant trees along wVpU m^A]]Nl i]A_pm mqJU Am mUlqIm‘ TlAmmNm‘ A_Lgroundcover. Increase the tree canopy in County parks and open concrete or asphalt spaces in the public right of way or County-owned parking lots. Conduct assessments to identify communities considered urban heat islands that are at highest need for an increase in tree canopy or other heat mitigation activities. Advance cooling strategies such as Ja_mplqJpV_T mUALN mplqJpqlNm‘ V_mpA]]V_T mi]AmU iALm‘ aiNlApV_T Jaa]V_T JN_pNlm‘ ^aLNl_V|V_T AVl Ja_LVpVa_V_TmympN^m‘ A_L NxiA_LV_T pUN AvAV]AIV]Vpy aS Jaa] laaœ_TV_SlAmplqJpqlN pUAp lNŔNJpm UNAp AwAy Sla^ IqV]LV_TmEnsure mitigation actions address heat impacts faced by people with Access and Functional Needs. Many of these AJpVa_mUAvNAmNJa_LAlyIN_Nœp^VpVTApV_TpUNNSSNJpmaSJ]V^ApN JUA_TN Iy ila^apV_T JAlIa_ mNkqNmplApVa_‘ pUNcapture and storage of CO2 from the atmosphere. LLVpVa_A]]y‘ V_Jleasing green space and shade cover in urban areas can advance environmental justice.

Hazard: Extreme Heat
County of Los Angeles All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

16 Title: _JlNAmNaAmpA]0NmV]VN_JN‘-lNvN_plamVa_‘A_L-lapNJp1UalN]V_Nm1aqlJN’ !am_TN]Nmaq_pyUVNS1qmpAV_AIV]Vpy%SœJNA_LDepartment of Beaches and HarborsType: Natural Systems Protection Description: Conduct activities to replace sediment lost due to erosion or coastal storms. Assess the need for other sediment protection measures such as planting certain types of vegetation. Consider activities that prevent wind from blowing sand off beaches and impacts from storm surge in high-risk areas. These actions help protect coastal roadways and other infrastructure along with ensuring recreation opportunities remain for residents and visitors.

Hazard: FloodingHazard: Tsunami
17 Title: Conduct Multi-Discipline Training and Exercise Programs 1aqlJN’ !am _TN]Nm aq_py 1UNlVSS¯m NiAlp^N_p A_L %SœJN aS ^NlTN_JyManagementType: Education and Awareness Programs Description: Identify opportunities for joint training and exercises for mass violence and cyber incident response AJlammLVmJVi]V_NmaS]AwN_SalJN^N_p‘œlNA_LN^NlTN_Jy^NLVJA] mNlvVJNm‘ ^NLVJA] NxA^V_Nl‘ ilVvApN mNJpal‘ A_Lothers. Each training and exercise should include mass violence rescue and evacuation techniques for AFN populations.

Hazard: "Amm9Va]N_JNHazard: Cyber Incidents
County of Los Angeles
All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

18 Title: Strengthen Partnerships and Coordination Among Local Agencies 1aqlJN’ !am _TN]Nm aq_py 1UNlVSS¯m NiAlp^N_p A_L %SœJN aS ^NlTN_JyManagementType: Education and Awareness Programs Description: Expand collaborative agreements with other agencies to share resources during large-scale emergencies. Strengthen partnerships with local agencies for resource sharing. Enhance response capabilities during major incidents.

Hazard: "Amm9Va]N_JNHazard: Cyber Incidents
19 Title: _JalialApN"Amm9Va]N_JN-lNvN_pVa_ A_L"VpVTApVa_SSalpmV_pa Special Event Planning
1aqlJN’ !am _TN]Nm aq_py 1UNlVSS¯m NiAlp^N_p A_L %SœJN aS ^NlTN_JyManagementType: Education and Awareness Programs Description: Use physical security measures such as Ia]]AlLm‘ wApNl-œ]]NL IAllVJALNm‘ vNUVJ]N IAllVNlm‘ A_Lothers. Identify mitigation measures for upcoming special NvN_pmmqJUAmpUN:al]Lqi‘1qiNl aw]‘A_L%]y^iVJmConduct special event training on topics such as crowd ^A_ATN^N_p‘ mialpV_T NvN_p mASNpy‘ A_L mpALVq^evacuation. Incorporate Family Assistance Center readiness into special event planning.

Hazard: "Amm9Va]N_JN
County of Los Angeles All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

20 Title: xplN^NNAp0Vm\LqJApVa_A_L1ASNpy%qplNAJUSal0NmVLN_pmA_L 9q]_NlAI]N:al\Nlm
1aqlJN’ !am_TN]Nm aq_py UVNS 1qmpAV_AIV]Vpy%SœJN‘NiAlp^N_paS Ja_a^VJ%iialpq_Vpy‘NiAlp^N_paS-qI]VJNA]pU‘A_LNiAlp^N_paS-qI]VJ:al\mType: Education and Awareness Programs Description: Implement outreach and education to workers in low-wage and high hazard industries in LA County that are disproportionately impacted by extreme heat. Partner with organizations providing services to people with Access and Functional Needs on heat response strategies. Expand awareness of cooling centers and other heat respite options for unhoused populations. Increase workforce development opportunities to expand the availability of green infrastructure.

Hazard: Extreme Heat
21 Title: _JlNAmNVN]L0Nmia_mNA_LaalLV_ApVa_AiAIV]VpVNm1aqlJN’ !am _TN]Nm aq_py 1UNlVSS¯m NiAlp^N_p A_L %SœJN aS ^NlTN_JyManagementType: Education and Awareness Programs Description: _UA_JN œN]L JaalLV_ApVa_ JAiAIV]VpVNm Aplarge-scale planned events and no-notice incidents such Am wV]LœlNm‘ ^Amm vVa]N_JN‘ A_L apUNlm -apN_pVA] AJpVa_m could include investments in new redundant Ja^^q_VJApVa_m mympN^m‘ lNmia_mN vNUVJ]Nm‘ A]Nlp A_LwAl_V_T JAiAIV]VpVNm‘ A_L apUNl œN]L aiNlApVa_mequipment.

Hazard: :V]LœlNHazard: "Amm9Va]N_JN
County of Los Angeles
All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

22 Title: Strengthen Public Health Prevention and Preparedness Measures 1aqlJN’ !am _TN]Nm aq_py %SœJN aS ^NlTN_Jy "A_ATN^N_p‘ NiAlp^N_p aS-qI]VJNA]pU‘NiAlp^N_paSNA]pU1NlvVJNm‘A_LVlNNiAlp^N_pType: Education and Awareness Programs Description: Continue and expand mass vaccination and immunization efforts. Coordinate healthcare surge preparedness and response efforts. Conduct disease mqlvNV]]A_JN‘ ^a_Vpal NAl]y wAl_V_T mympN^m‘ A_Lcoordinate outbreak response. Educate communities and businesses about health implications related to wildœlNrecovery and hazardous materials. Liaise with health system partners to understand hospital surge capacity within the County. Maintain and deploy emergency stockpiles. Incorporate potential climate change-related infectious disease implications into public health preparedness planning.

Hazard: Public Health Emergencies

7.5 Status of Previous Mitigation Efforts Table 7-6 below shows the status of mitigation strategies described in the 2020 AHMP. NiAlp^N_pmUAvN^ALNmVT_VœJA_pilaTlNmma_ma^NaSpUNmN^VpVTApVa_mplApNTVNm‘iAlpVA]]yIqp_apSq]]yJa^i]NpV_Tma^NaSpUNmNNSSalpmmmqJU‘NAJUmplApNTySla^pUN2020 AHMP have been rolled into the mitigation strategies described in this section.

Table 7-6 Status of Mitigation Efforts
2020 AHMP Strategy Status 2025 AHMP Strategy
Red Flag Warning Public Outreach
Not Completed/ Ongoing
Enhance Community Engagement V_:V]LœlN-lapNJpVa_A_LPrevention County of Los Angeles All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

2020 AHMP Strategy Status 2025 AHMP Strategy
Vegetation Management Program
Not Completed/ Ongoing
Support and Expand Countywide Vegetation Management and Fire Prevention Efforts Fireproof Coating of Critical Facilities
Not Completed/ Ongoing
Enhance Community Engagement V_:V]LœlN-lapNJpVa_A_LPrevention Auxiliary Power for Critical Facilities
Not Completed/ Ongoing
Strengthen Operational Continuity Capabilities for Critical Facilities Earthquake-Resistant Ductile Iron Pipes Replacement
Not Completed/ Ongoing
Harden Critical Facilities and Infrastructure from Seismic Damage Watershed Ecosystem Restoration
Not Completed/ Ongoing
Preserve Floodplains as Public Use Open Spaces
Green Streets / Living Streets Not
Completed/ Ongoing
Expand Drought-Tolerant Landscaping and Design
Coordinated Data Collection and Database Systems
Not Completed/ Ongoing
Strengthen Partnerships and Resource Coordination Among Local Agencies Brush Clearance Program Not
Completed/ Ongoing
Support and Expand Countywide Vegetation Management and Fire Prevention Efforts Wildland Urban-Interface Ordinance
Not Completed/ Ongoing
Incorporate Hazards in Local -]A__V_T‘!A_L4mN‘A_LDevelopment Codes Urban Forest Management Plan
Not Completed/ Ongoing
Address Urban Heat Islands by Investing in Green Infrastructure and Cooling Strategies County of Los Angeles
All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

2020 AHMP Strategy Status 2025 AHMP Strategy
a^^q_Vpy:V]LœlN-lapNJpVa_Plans
Not Completed/ Ongoing
Incorporate Hazards in Local -]A__V_T‘!A_L4mN‘A_LDevelopment Codes Pre-Disaster Professional Support
Not Completed/ Ongoing
Strengthen Operational Continuity Capabilities for Critical Facilities Fuel Trailer Project Not
Completed/ Ongoing
Strengthen Operational Continuity Capabilities for Critical Facilities

7.6 Prioritization and Implementation of Mitigation Actions Potential mitigation actions were prioritized using the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) score and information from the 2024 Los _TN]Nm3UlNApA_LA|AlLLN_pVœJApVa_A_L0Vm\ mmNmm^N_p Ÿ30 ‘ wUVJU IapU ALLlNmm UA|AlLm Iy SlNkqN_Jy‘ mNvNlVpy‘ A_Limpact. Both the NRI and THIRA follow established processes and use a standardized risk assessment methodology. The NRI incorporates multiple variables including physical impacts posed by hazards in addition to social vulnerability data that communicates risks miNJVœJpaAJNlpAV_Ja^^q_Vpy3AI]N7-7 provides an overview of the NRI results for Los Angeles County across 18 hazards. Hazards rated as Relatively !aw‘ #ap ii]VJAI]N‘ al #a 0ApV_T wNlN _ap V_J]qLNL V_ pUVm "- Am pUNy AlNq_Ja^^a_V_SlNkqN_JyV_!am_TN]Nmaq_py“A]]apUNlUA|AlLmAlNJovered in this plan.

Table 7-7 "#ApVa_A]0Vm\_LNxA|AlLm
Hazard #01JalN
(out of 100.0)
Score Description Covered in
Plan?
Earthquake 100.0 Very High Yes | Section 6.3 :V]LœlN 99.9 Very High Yes | Section 6.2 Extreme Heat 98.4 Relatively High Yes | Section 6.4 Tornado 97.6 Relatively High Yes | Section 6.10 County of Los Angeles All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

Hazard #01JalN
(out of 100.0)
Score Description Covered in
Plan?
Landslide 96.3 Relatively High Yes | Section 6.8 Lightning 95.0 Relatively High Yes | Section 6.2/

6.6 Riverine Flooding 90.8 Relatively Moderate Yes | Section 6.6 Drought 73.8 Relatively Moderate Yes | Section 6.5 Strong Wind 73.5 Relatively Moderate Yes | Section 6.10 Tsunami 63.5 Relatively Moderate Yes | Section 6.10 Winter Weather 48.6 Relatively Low Not Prioritized Hail 48.1 Relatively Low Not Prioritized Coastal Flooding 43.3 Very Low Not Prioritized Avalanche 33.7 Very Low Not Prioritized Cold Wave 0.0 No Rating Not Prioritized Hurricane N/A Not Applicable Not Prioritized Ice Storm N/A Not Applicable Not Prioritized Volcanic Activity N/A Not Applicable Not Prioritized The THIRA is a process that communities undertake to assess risk and set capability targets to focus their preparedness efforts and strengthen response and recovery capabilities. There are three primary focuses of the THIRA: threat and hazard VLN_pVœJApVa_‘ V^iAJpm A_A]ymNm pUAp V_J]qLN pUN miNJVœJ LN^aTlAiUVJm aS pUNJa^^q_Vpy‘A_LALNmJlVipVa_aSNxVmpV_TlNmia_mNA_LlNJavNlyJAiAIV]VpVNm3UN‚€‚„Los Angeles/Long Beach THIRA was reviewed as part of this hazard mitigation planning effort and all threApm A_L UA|AlLm VLN_pVœNL wNlN V_J]qLNL Am iAlp aS pUVm "-LLVpVa_A]]y‘pUN30¯mVLN_pVœJApVa_aSmNvNlA]Uq^A_-caused threats with potential paV^iAJp!am_TN]Nmaq_pyV_ŔqN_JNL pUNLNJVmVa_ paV_J]qLNmqJU pUlNApmV_ pUVmAHMP. Table 7-8 mUawmAJlammwA]\aSpUNUA|AlLmA_LpUlNApmVLN_pVœNLV_pUN30and their corresponding sections in this AHMP.

County of Los Angeles
All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

Table 7-8 ‚€‚„30A_L‚€‚
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Hazard/Threat Name
2025 AHMP Hazard/Threat
Name
Covered in Plan?
Biological Attack Public Health Emergencies Yes | Section 6.14 Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack Mass Violence Yes | Section 6.11
Cyber Attack Cyber Incident Yes | Section 6.12 Earthquake Earthquake Yes | Section 6.3 Flood Flooding Yes | Section 6.6 Pandemic – Human Public Health Emergencies Yes | Section 6.14 Radiological Attack Public Health Emergencies Yes | Section 6.14 Transportation Accident Transportation Incident Yes | Section 6.13 :V]LœlN :V]LœlN Yes | Section 6.2 Additional criteria used to prioritize potential mitigation actions also included the following components:
x JpVa_mpUApilValVpV|NNkqVpyA_LV_pNTlApNvq]_NlAI]Niaiq]ApVa_m‘V_J]qLV_T people with AFN.
x -apN_pVA]IN_NœpmaSpUNAJpVa_pailNvN_pA^A[alUA|AlLx Actions that have social support to build a culture and practice of resilience. x ampaSpUNAJpVa_vNlmqmpUNiapN_pVA]IN_NœppailNvN_pA^A[alUA|AlLx Availability of funding and actions that support grant requirements. x Political support to remedy or prevent a major health or safety hazard. x JpVa_mpUApAlNpNJU_VJA]]y‘]NTA]]y‘N_vVla_^N_pA]]y‘A_LNJa_a^VJA]]ySNAmVI]Nx Actions that the County has the administrative capabilities to implement. x Actions that are related to mitigating long-term vulnerabilities to Countyowned High Hazard Potential Dams will automatically be given a HIGH priority.

7.6.1 Priority Levels
x High-Priority Mitigation Actions: are essential and require immediate AppN_pVa_ pa ALLlNmm JlVpVJA] lVm\m A_L mASNTqAlL ]VSN‘ ilaiNlpy‘ al NmmN_pVA]systems.

County of Los Angeles All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

x Medium-Priority Mitigation Actions: AlNV^ialpA_pIqp]NmmqlTN_p‘mqiialpV_T overall risk reduction and resilience goals while allowing for planned implementation. x Low-Priority Mitigation Actions: address lower-risk concerns or long-term objectives and can be deferred without immediate impact to safety or core functions.

7.6.2 Changes in Criteria The 2014 Los Angeles County AHMP’s Mitigation Action Matrix was prioritized using pUN 1aJVA]‘ 3NJU_VJA]‘ L^V_VmplApVvN‘ -a]VpVJA]‘ !NTA]‘ _vVla_^N_pA]‘ A_L Ja_a^VJŸ13-! ^NpUaL‘wUVJU"UALlNJa^^N_LNLAmAilValVpV|ApVa_ilaJNLqlNV_pUNearly to mid-2000s. The 2020 AHMP replaced the use of STAPLEE with a more streamlined prioritization process that included the following:
x 3a lN^NLyalilNvN_p A^A[al UNA]pUmASNpy UA|AlL‘ A^VpVTApVa_ila[NJp^qmp have political support.
x 3aIqV]LAJq]pqlNA_LilAJpVJNaSLVmAmpNllNmV]VN_JN‘A^VpVTApVa_ila[NJp^qmp have social support.
x 3a ^NNp " " TlA_p JlVpNlVA‘ A ^VpVTApVa_ ila[NJp ^qmp IN pNJU_VJA]]y‘ ]NTA]]y‘ N_vVla_^N_pA]]y‘ A_L NJa_a^VJA]]y SNAmVI]N A_L pUN [qlVmLVJpVa_ ^qmphave the administrative capabilities to implement it.

This prioritization method used in the 2020 AHMP has been adapted and incorporated into the prioritization criteria described previously in Section 7.6. 7.7 Integration with Other Plans The County of Los Angeles ensures that mitigation is a countywide effort with multiple departments contributing to critical activities that reduce hazard risks. These actions are captured in other discipline-miNJVœJi]A_mV_ALLVpVa_papUN"-‘V_J]qLV_TpUamNlisted in Table 7-9.

County of Los Angeles
All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

Table 7-9 AHMP Integration with Other Plans
Plan Authored By Hazard(s) Covered
in Plan?
Comprehensive Floodplain Management Plan
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Flood Yes
Repetitive Loss Area Analysis Report
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Flood Yes
Climate Action Plan Los Angeles County
Department of Regional Planning
:V]LœlNExtreme Heat Flooding Drought
Yes
Sustainability Plan Los Angeles County Chief
1qmpAV_AIV]Vpy%SœJN
:V]LœlNExtreme Heat Flooding Drought
Yes
County Fire Plan Los Angeles County Fire
Department
:V]LœlN Yes
County of Los Angeles All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

7.8 Mitigation Action Plan Table 7-10 lNilNmN_pm A"VpVTApVa_JpVa_-]A_ pa lNLqJN lVm\maS pUNUA|AlLmVLN_pVœNLV_ pUVm"-#apAI]y‘^A_y County departments include discipline-miNJVœJ^VpVTApVa_AJpVa_mwVpUV_apUNl lN]ApNLi]A_m^N_pVa_NLV_ pUNAIavNsection. Some actions that mitigate risk of natural hazards that are covered elsewhere may not be explicitly listed or may INlNSNllNLpaV_TN_NlA]pNl^mwUV]NmiNJVœJLNpAV]mAlNAvAV]AI]NV_apUNllN]ApNLi]A_m Table 7-10 Mitigation Action Plan
Action
No.

Priority Hazard
Action Name
Potential
Funding
Source
Expected
Time
Frame
Lead
Agencies
01 HIGH
:V]LœlN Support and Expand Countywide
Vegetation Management and Fire Prevention Efforts
HMGP Annual !a‘PW
Severe Wind/Tornado
02 HIGH
:V]LœlN Enhance Community
_TATN^N_pV_:V]LœlNProtection and Prevention
HMGP Quarterly !a‘0-‘
%"‘!1 Severe
Wind/Tornado
03 HIGH
:V]LœlN Perform Post-VlN]aaLV_T‘
NIlVm]aw‘A_L"qL]aw0Vm\Assessments and Mitigation Activities "-‘" Annual PW‘ !a‘
OEM
Flooding
04 HIGH
:V]LœlN 41‘11- Annual %"‘ PW‘
-‘ Extreme Heat
County of Los Angeles
All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

Action
No.

Priority Hazard
Action Name
Potential
Funding
Source
Expected
Time
Frame
Lead
Agencies
Severe Wind/Tornado
Strengthen Operational Continuity Capabilities for Critical Facilities !a‘!1‘1
Cyber Incidents
05 HIGH
:V]LœlN
Incorporate Hazards in Local -]A__V_T‘!A_L4mN‘A_LDevelopment Codes "-‘" 1-3 Years 0-‘PW
AlpUkqA\NLand MovementSevere Wind/TornadoFlooding
06 MEDIUM
:V]LœlN
Increase Public Awareness of Climate Change Effects on Local Hazards "‘-lai„ Annual 0-‘ 1%‘
CEO Extreme Heat
DroughtLand Movement1evere Wind/TornadoFlooding
County of Los Angeles All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

Action
No.

Priority Hazard
Action Name
Potential
Funding
Source
Expected
Time
Frame
Lead
Agencies
07 HIGH
Flooding Expand Stormwater
"A_ATN^N_p‘lAV_ATN‘A_LOutlet Planning
FMA 1-5 Years PW
DroughtTransportation Incident
08 HIGH Flooding Construct and Maintain Localized Flood Control Improvements FMA 1-5 Years PW 09 MEDIUM Flooding Preserve Floodplains as Public Use Open Spaces "‘-lai„ 1-5 Years PW‘0-‘-010 HIGH AlpUkqA\N Harden Critical Facilities and
Infrastructure from Seismic Damage
HMGP 1-5 Years PW‘1
Land MovementDam Failure
11 MEDIUM
AlpUkqA\e Prevent Impacts to the
Transportation System
HMGP 1-5 Years PW‘LASD
Land MovementTransportation Incident
County of Los Angeles
All-Hazards Mitigation Plan

Action
No.

Priority Hazard
Action Name
Potential
Funding
Source
Expected
Time
Frame
Lead
Agencies
12 HIGH
AlpUkqA\N Conduct Seismic Strengthening
at County-Owned Dams
"‘- 1-5 Years PW
Dam Failure
13 MEDIUM Drought Assess Water Resilience in Los Angeles County Prop 4 1-5 Years PW‘0-14 MEDIUM Drought Expand Drought-Tolerant Landscaping and Design Prop 4 1-5 Years -0‘ 0-‘ PW‘1%15 HIGH Extreme Heat Address Urban Heat Islands by Investing in Green Infrastructure and Cooling Strategies Prop 4 1-5 Years 1%‘ 0-‘
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8 Plan Maintenance
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8.1 Community Participation in Plan Maintenance 3UN A|AlL "VpVTApVa_ -]A_ wV]] IN lNvVNwNL lNTq]Al]y‘ AJ\_aw]NLTV_T pUN Ly_A^VJnature of hazard landscapes and the evolving understanding of risks. Stakeholders’ N_TATN^N_pwV]]INilValVpV|NLpUlaqTUaqppUNLNvN]ai^N_pA_L^a_VpalV_TilaJNmm‘fostering transparency and accountability. 3a^AV_pAV_plA_miAlN_JyA_LJa^^q_VpyV_va]vN^N_p‘pUNaq_pyUAmaqp]V_NLmNvNlA]measures for continued public participation:
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These activities ensure that the community remains informed and actively engaged in the plan’s implementation and maintenance.

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8.2 Monitoring‘Evaluation‘A_L"AV_pN_A_JNTo ensure the continued effectiveness of this All-A|AlL "VpVTApVa_ -]A_ Ÿ"- ‘effective monitoring and evaluation will be conducted throughout the plan implementation period. Regular assessments will monitor progress and evaluate the achievements of the intended outcomes. Performance metrics will be developed to kqA_pVSypUNV^iAJpaSNAJU^VpVTApVa_AJpVa_‘A]]awV_TSalLApALlVvN_AL[qmp^N_pmA_LlNœ_N^N_pmThe plan will be reviewed annually to assess progress on mitigation actions. Annual review will include the following elements:
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9 Plan Adoption
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9.1 Plan Adoption Overview Plan Adoption addressed Element F of the Local Mitigation Plan Regulation Checklist under single jurisdiction plan requirement. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors officially adopted the 2025 All Hazard Mitigation Plan (AHMP) through a formal resolution on September 9, 2025. A scanned copy of the resolution is included in Appendix F. The Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will retain the resolution for its records, while copies will be submitted to both Cal OES and FEMA. This Plan adoption completes the mitigation planning process and department agencies, stakeholders, and community’s commitment to the goals and actions. It also recognizes the current planning process and acknowledges changes from the past five years and validates the priorities for hazard mitigation actions. It makes the community eligible for certain FEMA assistance that can fund some mitigation actions. After being adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the 2025 AHMP transitions into the implementation phase. The success of the plan hinges on the integrating its mitigation strategies and actions into the local plans and policies. The mitigation action items collectively establish a robust framework to guide the County’s hazard mitigation strategies over the next five years. To ensure these strategies are effective, actionable and well aligned with the county’s long term resilience goals, the Planning Advisory Committee has set clear objectives. Their prioritized approach focuses on seamlessly blending mitigation actions with current policies, plans, and emphasizing collaboration and coherence throughout.

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Appendices

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE
2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

APPENDIX L

WATER RATES

City of Sierra Madre
Agenda Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Chris Cimino, Director of Public Works
Steven McGee, Water Superintendent
REVIEWED BY: Jose Reynoso, City Manager
Hillary Guirola-Leon, Finance Director
DATE: September 26, 2023
SUBJECT: WATER AND WASTEWATER RATE STUDY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROPOSITION 218 PROCESS

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending the City Council:

1. Direct staff to initiate the Proposition 218 Notification Process and complete the 2024 Comprehensive Water and Wastewater Cost of Service Study based on the recommended proposed rates detailed in the September 26, 2023 Water Rate Workshop.

2. Set December 12, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Sierra Madre City Hall for the Public Hearing as required by Proposition 218 process.

ALTERNATIVES

1. The City Council may recommend changes to the recommended rate structure.

2. The City Council may delay or decline the implementation of the Proposition 218 process and provide staff with an alternative direction.

SUMMARY
City Staff has been working with IB Consulting to produce an updated Comprehensive Water and Wastewater Cost of Service Rate Study Report (Study). Staff recommends a water and wastewater cost of service analysis every five years to ensure rates provide sufficient funding to operate, maintain, and reinvest in the water and wastewater system that provides the community with safe and reliable drinking water, fire protection, and wastewater operations for the collection and conveyance of discharge to LACSD.

ANALYSIS
Proposition 218 Process
Under Proposition 218, the amount of the charge imposed upon any parcel of land must not exceed the proportional cost of service attributable to the parcel. The costs of water (and sewer) rates and charges should be recovered from customers in proportion to the cost to serve them.

Prop 218 provides that utility rates cannot be arbitrary and capricious. IB Consulting has strictly followed the guidelines of Proposition 218 to ensure that the proposed rates are equitable for all customers. The nexus between the costs incurred and the rates established is critical to the design of the utility rates. Once revenue goals are set, rates are designed to develop proposed fixed charges and variable rates based on how those costs are incurred and policy objectives.

Edward Garcia, Mayor
Kelly Kriebs, Mayor Pro Tem
Gene Goss, Council Member
Kristine Lowe, Council Member
Robert Parkhurst, Council Member
Michael Amerio, City Treasurer

Proposed increases are identified for all five years, and any increases related to imported water costs may be passed through in subsequent years.

Proposition 218 requires a 45-day noticing period prior to holding a public hearing on the proposed rates.

At the direction of the Council, staff will mail Proposition 218 protest notices to explain the process, findings for the proposed new rates, and procedures to protest the proposed rates.

If, at the close of the December 12, 2023, Public Hearing, the City does not receive the required 50% plus one protests of affected parcels, the new rates may be adopted by the City Council and go into effect on January 1, 2024, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24. The proposed financial plan identifies revenue increases for FY 2023/24 through FY 2027/28, equal to 4%, 4%, 5%, and 3%, respectively. The proposed fixed charge and variable rates for each year are identified below and on the following pages. Rates for FY 2024/25 through FY 2027/28 will be effective each July

1. Proposed Water Rate Structure
Current and Recommended Variable Rate Structure
Customer Class /
Tiers
Existing Tier
Width
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Proposed Tier
Width
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Single-Family Bi-Monthly Monthly
Tier 1 (0-14) (0-8)
Tier 2 (>14) (>8)
Multi-Family Uniform
Tier 1 (0-8)
Tier 2 (>8)
Non-Residential Uniform
Tier 1 (0-8)
Tier 2 (>8)
Institutional Uniform
Tier 1 (0-8)
Tier 2 (>8)
Irrigation Uniform
Tier 1 (0-8)
Tier 2 (>8)

The table above illustrates the proposed rate structure, which would apply to all customers.

Tier 1 in the proposed rate structure will consist of water Sierra Madre can produce from its ground source. Tier 2 will consist of water, which the Sierra Madre must import to meet consumption demand.

Every customer's water rate will comprise fixed monthly charges, including customer service, meter capacity, an infrastructure charge, and the variable water usage charges for Tier 1 and Tier 2.

The proposed rate adjustments in water will:
 Generate an additional $4.5M in rate revenue over the next five years.  Cover increases in imported water through pass-through charges.  Fund capital projects and a portion of deferred maintenance.

The following three tables below show the existing and proposed Monthly fixed and variable charges:

Proposed Five-Year Water Fixed Meter Charges
Meter
Size
Existing FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028
≤ 3/4” $46.24 $46.25 $48.10 $50.03 $49.43 $50.92
1” $56.50 $57.72 $60.03 $62.44 $61.61 $63.46

1.5” $81.89 $86.41 $89.87 $93.47 $92.06 94.83
2” $112.50 $120.83 $125.67 $130.70 $128.60 $132.46
3” $209.52 $229.82 $239.05 $248.59 $244.31 $251.64
4” $352.28 $390.45 $406.07 $422.32 $414.83 $427.28
Proposed Five-Year Water Infrastructure Fixed Charges
Meter
Size
Existing FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028
≤ 3/4” $22.13 $23.55 $24.50 $25.48 $26.50 $27.30
1” $36.95 $39.25 $40.82 $42.46 $44.17 $45.50

1.5” $73.68 $78.50 $81.64 $84.91 $88.33 $90.98
2” $117.92 $125.60 $130.63 $135.86 $141.33 $145.57
3” $258.20 $274.75 $285.74 $297.17 $309.17 $318.45
4” $464.62 $494.55 $514.34 $534.92 $556.50 $573.20
Proposed Five-Year Water Variable Rates ($/hcf)
Customer Class Existing FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 Single-Family
Tier 1 $3.14 $3.34 $3.48 $3.62 $3.63 $3.74
Tier 2 $4.92 $4.61 $4.80 $5.00 $5.73 $5.91
Multi-Family
Tier 1 $4.33 $3.34 $3.48 $3.62 $3.63 $3.74
Tier 2 N/A $4.61 $4.80 $5.00 $5.73 $5.91
Non-Residential
Tier 1 $4.31 $3.34 $3.48 $3.62 $3.63 $3.74
Tier 2 N/A $4.61 $4.80 $5.00 $5.73 $5.91
Institutional
Tier 1 $4.77 $3.34 $3.48 $3.62 $3.63 $3.74
Tier 2 N/A $4.61 $4.80 $5.00 $5.73 $5.91
Irrigation
Tier 1 $4.42 $3.34 $3.48 $3.62 $3.63 $3.74
Tier 2 N/A $4.61 $4.80 $5.00 $5.73 $5.91
Wastewater Charges
Sewer fund revenues currently meet operational and reserve targets. However, without an adjustment, IB Consulting projects an operating deficit beginning in FY 2024/2025. The proposed modest increases to the Sewer Rates will allow the Sewer Fund to pay for ongoing expenses, fund infrastructure investments, and maintain reserve targets.

The proposed financial plan identifies revenue increases for FY 2023/24 through FY 2027/28, equal to 4%, 4%, 4%, and 4%, respectively. The proposed fixed charge and variable rates for each year are identified below and on the following pages. Rates for FY 2024/25 through FY 2027/28 will be effective each July 1.

The proposed rate adjustments in wastewater will generate an additional $736,000 in rate revenue over the next five years.

Proposed Five-Year Wastewater Monthly Fixed Charges
Customer Class Existing FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 Residential $19.90 $20.67 $21.50 $22.36 $23.25 $24.18
Non-Residential $16.15 $14.15 $14.72 $15.30 $15.92 $16.55 Proposed Five-Year Wastewater Variable Rates ($/hcf)
Customer Class Existing FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 Non-Residential $0.73 $0.90 $0.94 $0.97 $1.01 $1.05

FINANCIAL REVIEW/SOURCE OF FUNDING
The financial impacts of implementing the Proposition 218 process consist of an estimated $8,000 for the preparation, printing, and mailing of ballots plus staff time for the tabulation of protests and reporting of results. There will also be staff time dedicated to updating the utility billing rate structure software.

ENVIRONMENTAL (CEQA)
N/A

PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Copies of this report can be accessed on the City’s website at www.cityofsierramadre.com.

ATTACHMENTS

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE
2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

APPENDIX M
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2025 UWMP AND WSCP

CITY OF
SIERRA
MADRE

STAFF REPORT

PLANNING & COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
DATE: July 14, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Clare Lin, Director of Planning & Community Preservation By: Krysta Elias, Permit Technician
SUBJECT:

Continued Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1497 Amending Ch. 8.13 (Construction and Demolition Waste Disposal) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1497 amending Ch. 8.13 (Construction and Demolition Waste Disposal) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code.

SUMMARY
The City of Sierra Madre has prepared Municipal Code Text Amendment No. 26-04 to Chapter 8.13 (Construction and Demolition Waste Disposal) to align the City’s construction and demolition (C&D) waste management requirements with current state standards and administrative practice. The ordinance updates administrative oversight and enforcement responsibilities, increases the minimum diversion rate from fifty percent to sixty-five percent consistent with state mandated CALGreen requirements, and formalizes the use of an online system to track C&D waste management plans, diversion data, and compliance for construction and demolition projects.

DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
As a continuation of these amendments introduced at the first City Council reading on June 23, 2026, Municipal Code Text Amendment No. 26‑04 to Chapter 8.13 (Construction and Demolition Waste Disposal) further refines the City’s construction and demolition (C&D) waste management requirements to align with current state standards and existing administrative practice. The ordinance formalizes the use of performance security deposits for covered projects and establishes related civil penalty provisions to strengthen enforcement and support compliance with state-mandated diversion requirements.

Under the proposed ordinance, civil penalties are established consistent with Sierra Madre Municipal Code

1.12.010(B). The waste management plan (WMP) compliance official is authorized to impose civil fines, penalties, and forfeitures on any permittee, applicant, or other responsible person who violates any provision of Chapter 8.13 or fails to comply with applicable law. Consistent with California Government Code Section 36901, such penalties shall not exceed one thousand dollars per violation, per day.

In the event where a C&D applicant fails to comply with Section 8.13.070, the WMP compliance official may impose civil penalties that may be deducted from, or result in the forfeiture of, the required security deposit, consistent with new Section 8.13.080 (Civil Penalties). For enforcement purposes, each day that a violation continues, including each day on which required documentation is not submitted, may be treated as a separate violation subject to separate penalties, up to the maximum amount authorized by law.

These provisions are intended to provide clear, predictable consequences for noncompliance, improve collection of penalties, and ensure that adequate financial assurances are in place to support effective implementation of the City’s C&D waste diversion program.

STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
While this code amendment does not specifically correlate with the Strategic Plan, direction provided by the City Council may affect the following Strategic Plan items:

Organizational Sustainability, Goal 3: “Invest in Innovation and Technology.” Strategy OS 3.1: “Improve Electronic Interface/Payment Methods/Security.”

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
CEQA Project, exempt under: 14 CCR 15061(b)(3)- common sense exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as a result of the recommended action. Funding for the online permitting system is included in the FY 2026/27 Adopted Budget.

Approved by:
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Michael Bruckner
City Manager
Attachments
Ordinance 1497_Draft.pdf
Clean_Chapter_8.13___C&D WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf
Red Lines_Chapter_8.13___C&D WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf
273251.1
ORDINANCE NO. 1497

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 8.13 (CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
WASTE DISPOSAL) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE

SIERRA MADRE MUNICIPAL CODE

RECITALS
WHEREAS, Chapter 8.13 of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code currently designates the Director of Public Works as the official responsible for regulating construction and demolition waste disposal within the City; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Chapter 8.13 to replace references to the “Director of Public Works” with the “Director of Planning and Community Preservation” in order to accurately reflect current administrative practice and clarify departmental responsibility; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 8.13 is further proposed to increase the minimum required diversion rate from fifty percent to sixty-five percent, consistent with the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), to support regional and state solid waste diversion goals; and
WHEREAS, the City has revised its fee schedule to include fees for waste management plan review, inspections, and performance-based security deposits in lieu of performance bonds, in order to streamline compliance, reduce staff time, and ensure cost recovery; and
WHEREAS, the City will implement an online tracking system to facilitate electronic reporting and verification of construction and demolition waste diversion, improve data accuracy, and enhance monitoring of diversion performance in accordance with City requirements.

THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The Recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. Amendment and Addition. Chapter 8.13 (Construction and Demolition Waste Disposal) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code is amended to read as shown in Exhibit 1 and attached herein, with additions denoted by underlined text and deletions denoted by struck-through text.

SECTION 3. CEQA. The City Council has considered all of the evidence in the record, including the staff reports, the testimony received during the public hearing on the matter held by the City Council, and hereby determines that the text amendments to Chapter 273251.1

8.13 (Construction and Demolition Waste Disposal) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code will not have a significant effect on the environment and is therefore exempt from CEQA review, pursuant to Title 14, Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or any part hereof or exhibit hereto is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof or exhibit thereto. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraph, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.

SECTION 5. Certification. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36932, the City Clerk shall certify the passage, approval, and adoption of this Ordinance by the City Council.

SECTION 6. Publication. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933, the City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published or posted.

SECTION 7. Records. Pursuant to Government Code Section 40801, proof of certification and publication shall be entered in the book of Ordinances of the City Council.

SECTION 8. Effective Date. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36937, this Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of July, 2026. __________________________
Kristine Lowe, Mayor
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced by first reading on the 14th day of July 2026, and duly adopted at a regular meeting held on the 28th day of July 2026, by the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre, California, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:
273251.1
___________________________
Laura Aguilar, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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Aleks Giragosian, City Attorney
Title 8 - HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 8.13 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE DISPOSAL Sierra Madre, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2025-10-24 10:23:12 [EST] (Supp. No. 39)

Chapter 8.13 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE DISPOSAL Sections:

8.13.010 Findings.

A. Under California law as embodied in the California Waste Management Act of 1989 (California Public Resources Code Section 40000, et seq.), the city of Sierra Madre is required to prepare, adopt, and implement source reduction and recycling plans to reach landfill diversion goals, and is required to make substantial reductions in the volume of waste materials going to landfills or face fines of up to ten thousand dollars per day.

B. In order to meet these goals, it is necessary that the city promote the reduction of solid waste, and reduce the stream of solid waste going to landfills.

C. Waste from construction, demolition, and renovation of buildings represents a significant portion of the volume of waste currently generated in the city of Sierra Madre, and much of this waste is particularly suitable for recycling and reuse.

D. The city's commitment to the reduction of waste requires the establishment of programs for recycling and salvaging of construction and demolition waste.

E. The adoption of Chapter 8.13 will further the public health, safety and general welfare relative to solid waste disposal.

F. The adoption of Chapter 8.13 is consistent with the general plan's goals, objectives and policies. (Ord. 1213 § 2 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)

8.13.020 Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, words and phrases should be construed as follows, unless it is apparent from its context that a different meaning is intended:
"Applicant" or "C&D applicant" means any individual, firm, limited liability company, association, partnership, political subdivision, government agency, municipality, industry, public or private corporation, or any other entity whatsoever who applies to the city for the applicable permits to undertake any construction, demolition, or renovation project within the city.
"City-sponsored project" means a project constructed by the city or a project receiving fifty percent or more of its financing from the city.
"Construction" means the building of any facility or structure or any portion thereof including any tenant improvements to an existing facility or structure.
"Construction and demolition material" or "C&D material" means building materials and solid waste resulting from construction, remodeling, repair, cleanup or demolition operations that are not hazardous as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 66261.3, et seq. This term includes, but is not limited to, asphalt, concrete, Portland cement concrete, brick, lumber, gypsum wallboard, cardboard, and other associated packaging, roofing material, ceramic tile, carpeting, plastic pipe and steel. The material may be commingled with rock, soil, tree stumps, and other vegetative matter resulting from land clearing and landscaping for construction or land development projects.

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"Conversion rate" means the rate set forth in the standardized conversion rate table established pursuant to applicable CalGreen requirements for use in estimating the volume or weight of materials identified in the waste management plan.
“Compliance Report” means the documentation submitted by an applicant demonstrating compliance with the construction and demolition waste diversion requirements of Sections 4.408.1 and 5.408.1 of Title 24, Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations (CALGreen), including records sufficient to verify that at least sixty-five percent of nonhazardous construction and demolition waste was recycled and/or salvaged for reuse. "Covered project" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.13.030. "Deconstruction" means the careful dismantling of buildings and structures in order to salvage as much material as possible.
"Demolition" means the decimating, razing, ruining, tearing down or wrecking of any facility, structure, pavement or building, whether in whole or in part, whether interior or exterior. "Disposal" means the final deposition of construction and demolition of inert materials at a landfill. "Diversion requirement" means the diversion of at least sixty-five percent of the total nonhazardous construction and demolition material generated by a project via reuse, recycling, or deposition at an inert backfill site or inert disposal facility, consistent with the requirements of Sections 4.408.1 and 5.408.1 of Title 24, Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations (CALGreen), unless the applicant has been granted an exemption pursuant to Section 8.13.080.
"Divert" means to use material for any purpose other than disposal in a landfill or transformation facility. "Franchisee" means a company that possesses a valid contract or agreement from the city of Sierra Madre to collect and transport solid waste from individuals or businesses for the purpose of recycling or disposal under the city of Sierra Madre's name.
"Inert backfill site" means any location other than an inert landfill or other disposal facility to which inert materials are taken for the purpose of filling an excavation, shoring, or other soils engineering operation. "Inert disposal facility/inert waste landfill" means a disposal facility that accepts only inert waste such as soil and rock, fully cured asphalt paving, uncontaminated concrete (including fiberglass or steel reinforcing rods embedded in concrete), brick, glass, and ceramics, for land disposal. "Inert solids/inert waste" means nonliquid solid resources including, but not limited to, soil and concrete, that do not contain hazardous waste or soluble pollutants at concentrations in excess of water quality objectives established by a regional water board pursuant to Division 7, Section 13000, et seq. of the California Water Code and does not contain significant quantities of decomposable solid resources. "Mixed material recycling facility" means a processing facility that accepts loads of mixed construction and demolition debris for the purpose of recovering reusable and recyclable materials and disposing the nonrecyclable residual materials.
“Performance security” means a refundable deposit provided to the City in accordance with Section 8.13.050 to ensure compliance with project requirements and returned upon verification that all applicable conditions, including documentation and diversion standards, have been satisfied. “Project valuation” means the total value of the structure proposed to replace an existing structure in a demolition project, as indicated on the building permit application or applications submitted to the city to obtain permits for the new construction.
"Recycling" means the process of collecting, sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting materials for the purpose of using the altered form in the manufacture of a new product. Recycling does not include burning, incinerating, or thermally destroying solid waste.

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"Renovation" means any change, addition or modification in an existing structure. "Reuse" means the use, in the same or similar form as it was produced, or a material which might otherwise be discarded.
"Salvage" means the controlled removal of construction and demolition material from a permitted building or construction site for the purposes of recycling, reuse, or storage for later recycling or reuse. "Separated for reuse" means materials, including commingled recyclables, that have been separated or kept separate from the solid waste stream for the purpose of additional sorting or processing those materials for reuse or recycling in order to return them to the economic mainstream in the form of raw material for new, reused, or reconstituted products which meet the quality standards necessary to be used in the secondary makings markets as determined by the city.
"Waste management plan" or "WMP" means a completed waste management plan, approved by the city for the purpose of compliance with this chapter, submitted by the applicant for any covered or noncovered project. "Waste management plan compliance official" means the director of planning or his/her designee. (Ord. 1213 § 2 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)

8.13.030 Projects subject to waste management plan requirement.

A. Mandatory Compliance. All projects within the city, including city-sponsored projects, that alter, reconstruct, or eliminate fifty percent or more of a building’s floor area or monetary value, or that the city reasonably determines have a valuation of fifty-thousand dollars or more pursuant to Section 105.3 of the California Building Code or Section R105.3 of the California Residential Code, shall comply with the WMP requirements of Section 8.13.040. Failure to comply with any of the terms of this chapter shall be punishable as a misdemeanor pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of this code.

B. Voluntary Compliance. Applicants for permits for construction, demolition, and renovation projects which the city reasonably determines will cost less than fifty thousand dollars to construct shall be encouraged to divert at least sixty-five percent of all project-related construction and demolition debris. Such applicants shall be required to make a good faith effort toward diversion.

C. Compliance as a Condition of Approval. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be a condition of approval on any building or demolition permit issued by the city and the building official shall provide the applicant written notice of that fact.

D. Projects Exempt from Waste Management Plan Requirement. A waste management plan shall not be required for the following projects:

1. Emergency demolition required to protect public health and safety;

2. Work for which a building or demolition permit is not required;

3. Work for which only a plumbing, only an electrical, or only a mechanical permit is required;

4. Projects where no structural building modifications are required;

5. Roofing projects that do not include tear-off of existing roof;

6. Seismic tie-down projects;

7. Projects where a franchised hauler has been selected for C&D waste disposal per city requirements. (Ord. 1213 § 2 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)
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8.13.040 Submission of waste management plan.

A. Applicants for building or demolition permits subject to mandatory compliance pursuant to Section

8.13.030(A) shall submit a waste management plan (“WMP”), unless the application certifies that the applicant has either employed the services of a contractor holding a valid permit in accordance with the contractor’s exclusion in Chapter 8.12 or selected a franchise hauler, in which the applicant shall be exempt from submitting a WMP. A WMP shall include all of the following:

1. The estimated volume or weight of C&D material or debris, by material type, to be generated;

2. The maximum volume or weight of such materials that can be feasibly be diverted via reuse or recycling;

3. The vendor or facility that the C&D applicant proposes to use to collect or receive that material;

4. The estimated volume or weight of C&D materials that will be sent to a disposal site; and

5. The estimated volume or weight of inert materials to be sent to an inert disposal facility.

B. Calculating Volume and Weight of Debris. In estimating the volume or weight of materials identified in the WMP, the C&D applicant shall use conversion rates approved by the city for this purpose or as provided in

8.13.060(B).

C. For city-sponsored projects, the general contractor shall submit a WMP prior to issuance of the notice to proceed. D.No provision of this chapter shall prevent a licensed contractor having a permit for the demolition or reconstruction of a building, structure, pavement, of concrete installation from marketing any saleable items or construction and demolition waste salvaged from such demolition or reconstruction. No provision of this chapter shall prevent a licensed contractor from causing such waste or salvageable items or construction and demolition waste to be removed from the premises on which such waste or salvageable items are generated, pursuant to the provisions of the demolition or construction contract, provided that such collection, removal, and disposal activity shall only be by the licensed contractor having the contract for the demolition or construction work that generated such salvageable items or construction or demolition waste, or by regularly employed personnel carried on the licensed contractor's payroll records as an employee, utilizing bins or transportation equipment owned by the licensed contractor. (Ord. 1213 § 2 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)

8.13.050 Waste management plan fee and performance security.

A. Fees and deposits. Applicants for a covered project shall pay a C&D waste management plan review fee for administrative processing and provide a refundable deposit to ensure compliance with diversion requirements.

B. Fee and deposit amounts. The review fee shall be established by resolution of the city council. The required deposit shall be calculated as the lesser of three percent of the project valuation or ten thousand dollars.

C. Maximum deposit for multiple demolitions. Notwithstanding subsection B, where a project involves the demolition of multiple structures or facilities on a single property, the total required deposit for all demolition activities shall not exceed ten thousand dollars, regardless of project valuation or the number of structures.

D. Deposit refund. If the compliance official determines that a project complies with the applicable waste management plan requirements in accordance with Section 8.13.070, the security deposit shall be refunded.

If the compliance official determines that the project is noncompliant, the security deposit may be reduced or forfeited consistent with Section 8.13.080.

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8.13.060 Review of waste management plan.

A. Approval. No building or demolition permit shall be issued for any project valued at more than fifty thousand dollars unless the applicant has identified the franchisee as his/her hauler or until the WMP compliance official has approved the WMP or an exemption from the WMP requirement. Approval shall not be required, however, where demolition is urgently required to protect public health or safety. The WMP compliance official shall only approve a WMP if he/she determines that the following conditions have been met:

1. The WMP provides all of the information required by Section 8.13.040(A) of this chapter;

2. The WMP indicates that at least sixty-five percent of all C&D debris generated by the project will be diverted from disposal sites; and

3. The facility to be employed by C&D applicant to collect or receive the material has obtained a permit from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the collection of construction and demolition debris pursuant to applicable state statutes.

In approving a WMP pursuant to this section, the waste management plan compliance official may impose reasonable conditions.

B. Nonapproval. If the WMP compliance official determines that the WMP is incomplete or fails to indicate that at least sixty-five percent of all estimated C&D material or debris generated by the project will be reused or recycled, he/she shall either:

1. Deny the permit and provide the C&D applicant a statement of reasons;

2. Return the WMP to the C&D applicant requesting additional information (Ord. 1213 § 2 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)

8.13.070 Compliance with waste management plan.

A. Documentation. Within thirty days after the completion of any project, the C&D applicant shall submit the WMP compliance report along with documentation to demonstrate that it has met the diversion requirement for the project. This documentation shall include all of the following:

1. Receipts from the vendor or facility which collected or received each material, showing the actual weight or volume of that material;

2. A copy of the WMP for the project which contains the actual volumes or weights of each material diverted and not diverted from disposal sites;

3. Any additional information the C&D applicant believes is relevant to determining its efforts to comply in good faith with this chapter.

B. Weighing of Wastes. C&D applicants shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that all C&D debris diverted or not diverted from disposal sites is measured and recorded using the most accurate method of measurement available. To the extent practical, all C&D material or debris shall be weighed on scales which comply with all regulatory requirements for accuracy and maintenance. For C&D material or debris for which weighing is not practical due to small size or other considerations, the C&D applicant shall measure the volume of the waste and express that volume in terms of weight using the conversion rates approved by the city for this purpose.

C. Determination of Compliance. The WMP compliance official shall review the information submitted under subsection A of this section and determine whether the C&D applicant has complied with the diversion requirement, as follows:

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1. Full Compliance. If the WMP compliance official determines that the C&D applicant has fully complied with the diversion requirement, he/she shall release any inspection holds and approve the finalization of demolition and construction permits for the project.

2. Good Faith Effort to Comply. If the WMP compliance official determines that the diversion requirement has not been achieved for a project, he/she shall determine whether the C&D applicant has made a good faith effort to comply with this chapter. In making this determination, the WMP compliance official shall consider the availability of markets for the C&D material or debris not diverted from disposal sites, the size of the project, and the documented efforts of the C&D applicant to divert C&D material or debris. If the WMP compliance official determines that the C&D applicant has made a good faith effort to comply with this chapter, he/she shall release any inspection holds and approve the finalization of demolition and construction permits for the project.

3. Noncompliance. If the waste management plan compliance official determines that the C&D applicant has not made a good faith effort to comply with this chapter, or if the C&D applicant fails to submit the documentation required by subsection A of this section within the required time period, the applicant shall be subject to a civl penalty pursuant to Section 8.13.080. The waste management plan compliance official may collect such penalty from the C&D applicant or permittee and may also deny or withhold any related inspections for the project.

D. Withholding Construction Permits for Noncompliance. The building official shall not issue a certificate of occupancy or a final inspection approval pursuant to the building code of the city for any project for which a C&D applicant is not in compliance with this chapter, unless the noncompliance has been resolved through collection of the applicable civil penalty.
(Ord. 1213 § 2 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)

8.13.080 Civil penalties.

A. Penalties. Pursuant to Chapter 1.12.010(B) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code, the WMP compliance official is authorized to impose civil fines and penalties upon any permittee, applicant, or other responsible person who violates any provision of this chapter or fails to comply with any applicable law.

B. Penalty amounts. Consistent with California Government Code Section 36901, civil fines, penalties, and forfeitures shall not exceed one thousand dollars per violation, per day.

C. Deposit forfeiture. In the event where a C&D applicant fails to comply with Section 8.13.070, the WMP compliance official is authorized to assess a civil penalty. Any such penalty may be deducted from the required security deposit or may result in the partial or complete forfeiture of the security deposit. For each day that a violation continues, including each day on which required documentation is not submitted, may be treated as a separate violation subject to separate penalties, up to the maximum amount authorized by law.

8.13.090 Infeasibility exemption.

A. Application. If a C&D applicant experiences unique circumstances that he/she believes make it infeasible to comply with the diversion requirement, the C&D applicant may apply for an exemption at the time that he/she submits the WMP required under Section 8.13.030. The C&D applicant shall indicate the maximum diversion rate he/she believes is feasible for each material and the specific circumstances that he/she believes make it infeasible to comply with the diversion requirement.

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ways to meet the diversion requirement. Based on the information supplied by the C&D applicant, the waste management plan compliance official shall determine whether it is possible for the C&D applicant to meet the diversion requirement.

C. Granting of Exemption. If the waste management plan compliance official determines that it is infeasible for the C&D applicant to meet the diversion requirement due to unique circumstances, he/she shall determine the maximum feasible diversion rate for each material and shall indicate this rate on the WMP. All of the following findings must be made prior to the approval of an exception:

1. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the project that do not apply generally to similar projects; and

2. Granting the exception will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with limitations imposed on like projects.
(Ord. 1213 § 2 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)

8.13.100 Appeal.

An applicant may appeal a decision of the waste management plan compliance official to deny, approve, or conditionally approve a waste management plan, to determine compliance or noncompliance with a waste management plan, or to determine eligibility for an infeasibility exemption by filing a notice of appeal with the office of the city manager no later than six calendar days following the issuance of the waste management plan compliance official's decision. The notice of appeal shall be in a form prescribed by the waste management plan compliance official, shall contain a statement of the reasons why the appellant believes the waste management plan compliance official's decision does not comply with this chapter, and shall set forth the relief requested. The appeal shall be heard and decided by the city manager within thirty calendar days following the filing of the notice of appeal, unless continued by the city manager for good cause. The city manager shall notify the appellant in writing of his/her decision within three business days of that decision. (Ord. 1213 § 2 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)
Title 8 - HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 8.13 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE DISPOSAL Sierra Madre, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2025-10-24 10:23:12 [EST] (Supp. No. 39)

Chapter 8.13 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE DISPOSAL Sections:

8.13.010 Findings.

A. Under California law as embodied in the California Waste Management Act of 1989 (California Public Resources Code Section 40000, et seq.), the city of Sierra Madre is required to prepare, adopt, and implement source reduction and recycling plans to reach landfill diversion goals, and is required to make substantial reductions in the volume of waste materials going to landfills or face fines of up to ten thousand dollars per day.

B. In order to meet these goals, it is necessary that the city promote the reduction of solid waste, and reduce the stream of solid waste going to landfills.

C. Waste from construction, demolition, and renovation of buildings represents a significant portion of the volume of waste currently generated in the city of Sierra Madre, and much of this waste is particularly suitable for recycling and reuse.

D. The city's commitment to the reduction of waste requires the establishment of programs for recycling and salvaging of construction and demolition waste.

E. The adoption of Chapter 8.13 will further the public health, safety and general welfare relative to solid waste disposal.

F. The adoption of Chapter 8.13 is consistent with the general plan's goals, objectives and policies. (Ord. 1213 § 2 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)

8.13.020 Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, words and phrases should be construed as follows, unless it is apparent from its context that a different meaning is intended:
"Applicant" or "C&D applicant" means any individual, firm, limited liability company, association, partnership, political subdivision, government agency, municipality, industry, public or private corporation, or any other entity whatsoever who applies to the city for the applicable permits to undertake any construction, demolition, or renovation project within the city.
"C&D recycling center" means a facility that receives only C&D material that has been separated for reuse prior to receipt, in which the residual or disposed amount of waste in the material is less than ten percent of the average weight of material separated for reuse received by the facility over a one-month period. "City-sponsored project" means a project constructed by the city or a project receiving fifty percent or more of its financing from the city.
"Construction" means the building of any facility or structure or any portion thereof including any tenant improvements to an existing facility or structure.
"Construction and demolition material" or "C&D material" means building materials and solid waste resulting from construction, remodeling, repair, cleanup or demolition operations that are not hazardous as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 66261.3, et seq. This term includes, but is not limited to, asphalt, Created: 2025-10-24 10:23:12 [EST]
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concrete, Portland cement concrete, brick, lumber, gypsum wallboard, cardboard, and other associated packaging, roofing material, ceramic tile, carpeting, plastic pipe and steel. The material may be commingled with rock, soil, tree stumps, and other vegetative matter resulting from land clearing and landscaping for construction or land development projects.
"Conversion rate" means the rate set forth in the standardized conversion rate table established pursuant to applicable CalGreen requirements for use in estimating the volume or weight of materials identified in the waste management plan.means the rate set forth in the standardized conversion rate table approved by the city pursuant to this chapter for use in estimating the volume or weight of materials identified in the waste management plan.
“Compliance Report” means the documentation submitted by an applicant demonstrating compliance with the construction and demolition waste diversion requirements of Sections 4.408.1 and 5.408.1 of Title 24, Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations (CALGreen), including records sufficient to verify that at least sixty-five percent of nonhazardous construction and demolition waste was recycled and/or salvaged for reuse. "Covered project" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.13.030. "Deconstruction" means the careful dismantling of buildings and structures in order to salvage as much material as possible.
"Demolition" means the decimating, razing, ruining, tearing down or wrecking of any facility, structure, pavement or building, whether in whole or in part, whether interior or exterior. "Disposal" means the final deposition of construction and demolition of inert materials at a landfill. "Diversion requirement" means the diversion of at least fifty percent sixty-five percent of the total nonhazardous construction and demolition material generated by a project via reuse, recycling, or deposition at an inert backfill site or inert disposal facility, consistent with the requirements of Sections 4.408.1 and 5.408.1 of Title 24, Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations (CALGreen), unless the applicant has been granted an exemption pursuant to Section 8.13.0870., in which case the diversion requirement shall be the maximum feasible diversion rate established by the waste management plan compliance official in relation to the project. "Divert" means to use material for any purpose other than disposal in a landfill or transformation facility. "Franchisee" means a company that possesses a valid permitcontract or agreement from the city of Sierra Madre to collect and transport solid waste from individuals or businesses for the purpose of recycling or disposal under the city of Sierra Madre's name.
"Inert backfill site" means any location other than an inert landfill or other disposal facility to which inert materials are taken for the purpose of filling an excavation, shoring, or other soils engineering operation. "Inert disposal facility/inert waste landfill" means a disposal facility that accepts only inert waste such as soil and rock, fully cured asphalt paving, uncontaminated concrete (including fiberglass or steel reinforcing rods embedded in concrete), brick, glass, and ceramics, for land disposal. "Inert solids/inert waste" means nonliquid solid resources including, but not limited to, soil and concrete, that do not contain hazardous waste or soluble pollutants at concentrations in excess of water quality objectives established by a regional water board pursuant to Division 7, Section 13000, et seq. of the California Water Code and does not contain significant quantities of decomposable solid resources. "Mixed material recycling facility" means a processing facility that accepts loads of mixed construction and demolition debris for the purpose of recovering reusable and recyclable materials and disposing the nonrecyclable residual materials.
“Performance security” means a refundable deposit provided to the City in accordance with Section 8.13.050 to ensure compliance with project requirements and returned upon verification that all applicable conditions, including documentation and diversion standards, have been satisfied.

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"Performance security" means any performance bond, surety bond, money order, letter of credit, certificate of deposit, or restricted bank account, provided to the city pursuant to Section 8.13.040(D). “Project valuation” means the total value of the structure proposed to replace an existing structure in a demolition project, as indicated on the building permit application or applications submitted to the city to obtain permits for the new construction.
"Recycling" means the process of collecting, sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting materials for the purpose of using the altered form in the manufacture of a new product. Recycling does not include burning, incinerating, or thermally destroying solid waste.
"Renovation" means any change, addition or modification in an existing structure. "Reuse" means the use, in the same or similar form as it was produced, or a material which might otherwise be discarded.
"Salvage" means the controlled removal of construction and demolition material from a permitted building or construction site for the purposes of recycling, reuse, or storage for later recycling or reuse. "Separated for reuse" means materials, including commingled recyclables, that have been separated or kept separate from the solid waste stream for the purpose of additional sorting or processing those materials for reuse or recycling in order to return them to the economic mainstream in the form of raw material for new, reused, or reconstituted products which meet the quality standards necessary to be used in the secondary makings markets as determined by the city.
"Waste management plan" or "WMP" means a completed waste management plan form, approved by the city for the purpose of compliance with this chapter, submitted by the applicant for any covered or noncovered project.
"Waste management plan compliance official" means the director of planning public works or his/her designee.
(Ord. 1213 § 2 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)

8.13.030 Projects subject to waste management plan requirement.

A. Mandatory Compliance. All projects within the city, as further described in this section, and including citysponsored projects, that alter, reconstruct, or eliminate fifty percent or more of a building’s floor area or monetary value, or that the city reasonably determines have a valuation of fifty-thousand dollars which the city reasonably determines will costhas a valuation or more per pursuant to Section 105.3 of the California Building Code or Section R105.3 of the California Residential Code,, of fifty thousand dollars or more to construct shall be subject to comply with the WMP requirements of Section 8.13.040. Failure to comply with any of the terms of this chapter shall be punishable as a misdemeanor pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of this code.

B. Voluntary Compliance. Applicants for permits for construction, demolition, and renovation projects which the city reasonably determines will cost less than fifty thousand dollars to construct shall be encouraged to divert at least fifty percent sixty-five percent of all project-related construction and demolition debris. Such applicants shall be required to make a good faith effort toward diversion.

C. Compliance as a Condition of Approval. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be a condition of approval on any building or demolition permit issued by the city and the building official shall provide the applicant written notice of that fact.

D. Projects Exempt from Waste Management Plan Requirement. A waste management plan and deposit shall not be required for the following projects:

1. Emergency demolition required to protect public health and safety; Created: 2025-10-24 10:23:12 [EST]
(Supp. No. 39)

2. Work for which a building or demolition permit is not required;

3. Work for which only a plumbing, only an electrical, or only a mechanical permit is required;

4. Projects where no structural building modifications are required;

5. Roofing projects that do not include tear-off of existing roof;

6. Seismic tie-down projects;

7. Projects where a franchised hauler has been selected for C&D waste disposal per city requirements.

1. Work for which a building or demolition permit is not required;

2. Roofing projects that do not include tear-off of existing roof;

3. Work for which only a plumbing, only an electrical, or only a mechanical permit is required;

4. Seismic tie-down projects;

5. Projects where no structural building modifications are required;

6. Emergency demolition required to protect the public health and safety. (Ord. 1213 § 2 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)

8.13.040 Submission of waste management plan.

A. WMP Forms. Applicants for building or demolition permits subject to mandatory compliance pursuant to Section 8.13.040(A) valued at more than fifty thousand dollars shall complete and submit a waste management plan (“WMP”), unless the application certifies that the applicant has either complete and submit a waste management plan ("WMP") on a form approved by the waste management plan compliance official. Applicants who employed the services of a contractor holding a valid permit in accordance with the contractor’s exclusion in Chapter 8.12 or selected a franchise hauler, in which the applicant shall be exempt from the filing of a WMP submitting a WMP. A completed WMP shall indicate include all of the following:

1. The estimated volume or weight of C&D material or debris, by material type, to be generated;

2. The maximum volume or weight of such materials that can be feasibly be diverted via reuse or recycling;

3. The vendor or facility that the C&D applicant proposes to use to collect or receive that material;

4. The estimated volume or weight of C&D materials that will be sent to a disposal site; and

5. The estimated volume or weight of inert materials to be sent to an inert disposal facility.

B. Calculating Volume and Weight of Debris. In estimating the volume or weight of materials identified in the WMP, the C&D applicant shall use conversion rates approved by the city for this purpose or as provided in

8.13.070(B).

C. For city-sponsored projects, the general contractor shall prepare the waste management plan and submit it to the WMP compliance official submit a WMP prior to issuance of the notice to proceed.D.Upon approval of the waste management plan and prior to as required for finalization of demolition or construction permits under Section 8.13.050(A), the C&D applicant or permittee shall as WMP deposit the following performance security with the city of Sierra Madre Finance Department. The deposit may be in the form of a performance bond, surety bond, money order, letter of credit, certificate of deposit or restricted bank account.

Project Cost Performance Security Amount (% of Project Cost) $50,000 to $99,999 3.0%
Created: 2025-10-24 10:23:12 [EST]
(Supp. No. 39)

$100,000 to $249,000 2.5%
$250,000 to $499,999 2.0%
$500,000 to $999,999 1.5%
$1,000,000+ 1.0%
E. Upon completion of the project and determination by the WMP compliance official of the project's compliance, partial compliance or noncompliance with the waste management plan under Section

8.13.060(C), the WMP compliance official shall determine the amount of the refund of the performance security. The amount of the refund shall be determined based on the following formula. In no case shall the amount of the refund exceed the amount of the deposit.

Refund = Final Diversion Rate from Waste Management Plan Form Report × Performance Proposed Diversion Rate from Waste Management Plan = Security DF. No provision of this chapter shall prevent a licensed contractor having a permit for the demolition or reconstruction of a building, structure, pavement, of concrete installation from marketing any saleable items or construction and demolition waste salvaged from such demolition or reconstruction. No provision of this chapter shall prevent a licensed contractor from causing such waste or salvageable items or construction and demolition waste to be removed from the premises on which such waste or salvageable items are generated, pursuant to the provisions of the demolition or construction contract, provided that such collection, removal, and disposal activity shall only be by the licensed contractor having the contract for the demolition or construction work that generated such salvageable items or construction or demolition waste, or by regularly employed personnel carried on the licensed contractor's payroll records as an employee, utilizing bins or transportation equipment owned by the licensed contractor. (Ord. 1213 § 2 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)

8.13.050 Waste management plan fee and performance security.

A. Fees and deposits. Applicants for a covered project shall pay a C&D waste management plan review fee for administrative processing and provide a refundable deposit to ensure compliance with diversion requirements.

B. Fee and deposit amounts. The review fee shall be established by resolution of the city council. The required deposit shall be calculated as the lesser of three percent of the project valuation or ten thousand dollars.

C. Maximum deposit for multiple demolitions. Notwithstanding subsection B, where a project involves the demolition of multiple structures or facilities on a single property, the total required deposit for all demolition activities shall not exceed ten thousand dollars, regardless of project valuation or the number of structures.

D. Deposit refund. If the compliance official determines that a project complies with the applicable waste management plan requirements in accordance with Section 8.13.070, the security deposit shall be refunded.

If the compliance official determines that the project is noncompliant, the security deposit may be reduced or forfeited consistent with Section 8.13.080.

8.13.0650 Approval/Nonapproval Review of waste management plans.

A. Approval. No building or demolition permit shall be issued for any project valued at more than fifty thousand dollars unless the applicant has identified the franchisee as his/her hauler or until the WMP compliance official has approved the WMP or an exemption from the WMP requirement. Approval shall not be required, Created: 2025-10-24 10:23:12 [EST]
(Supp. No. 39)

however, where demolition is urgently required to protect public health or safety. The WMP compliance official shall only approve a WMP if he/she determines that the following conditions have been met:

1. The WMP provides all of the information required by Section 8.13.040(A) of this chapter;

2. The WMP indicates that at least sixty-five percent fifty percent of all C&D debris generated by the project will be diverted from disposal sites; and

3. The facility to be employed by C&D applicant to collect or receive the material has obtained a permit from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the collection of construction and demolition debris pursuant to applicable state statutes.and a bond has been submitted pursuant to Section 8.13.040(D).

In approving a WMP pursuant to this section, the waste management plan compliance official may impose reasonable conditions.

B. Nonapproval. If the WMP compliance official determines that the WMP is incomplete or fails to indicate that at least sixty-five percent fifty percent of all estimated C&D material or debris generated by the project will be reused or recycled, he/she shall either:

1. Deny the permit and provide the C&D applicant a statement of reasons; or

2. Return the WMP to the C&D applicant requesting additional information (Ord. 1213 § 2 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)

8.13.0760 Compliance with waste management plan.

A. Documentation. Within thirty days after the completion of any project, the C&D applicant shall submit the WMP compliance report along with to the WMP compliance official documentation to demonstrate that it has met the diversion requirement for the project. This documentation shall include all of the following:

1. Receipts from the vendor or facility which collected or received each material, showing the actual weight or volume of that material;

2. A copy of the WMP for the project which contains the actual volumes or weights of each material diverted and not diverted from disposal sites;

3. Any additional information the C&D applicant believes is relevant to determining its efforts to comply in good faith with this chapter.

B. Weighing of Wastes. C&D applicants shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that all C&D debris diverted or not diverted from disposal sites is measured and recorded using the most accurate method of measurement available. To the extent practical, all C&D material or debris shall be weighed on scales which comply with all regulatory requirements for accuracy and maintenance. For C&D material or debris for which weighing is not practical due to small size or other considerations, the C&D applicant shall measure the volume of the waste and express that volume in terms of weight using the conversion rates approved by the city for this purpose.

C. Determination of Compliance. The WMP compliance official shall review the information submitted under subsection A of this section and determine whether the C&D applicant has complied with the diversion requirement, as follows:

1. Full Compliance. If the WMP compliance official determines that the C&D applicant has fully complied with the diversion requirement, he/she shall release any inspection holds and approve the finalization of demolition and construction permits for the project. release the performance security with respect to the project.

Created: 2025-10-24 10:23:12 [EST]
(Supp. No. 39)

2. Good Faith Effort to Comply. If the WMP compliance official determines that the diversion requirement has not been achieved for a project, he/she shall determine whether the C&D applicant has made a good faith effort to comply with this chapter. In making this determination, the WMP compliance official shall consider the availability of markets for the C&D material or debris not diverted from disposal sites, the size of the project, and the documented efforts of the C&D applicant to divert C&D material or debris. If the WMP compliance official determines that the C&D applicant has made a good faith effort to comply with this chapter, he/she shall release any inspection holds and approve the finalization of release the performance security demolition and construction permits with respect to the for the project.

3. Noncompliance. If the waste management plan WMP compliance official determines that the C&D applicant has not made a good faith effort to comply with this chapter, or if the C&D applicant fails to submit the documentation required by subsection A of this section within the required time period, the applicant shall be subject to an civil penalty pursuant to Section 8.13.080. then the C&D applicant shall be assessed a penalty in an amount equal to that portion of the performance security that would not have been refunded for failure to achieve a fifty percent diversion rate for the project, as described in Section 8.13.030(E). The waste management plan compliance official may collect such penalty from the C&D applicant or permittee and may also deny or withhold any related inspections for the project. or may deduct it from the bond posted by the C&D applicant or permittee.

D. Withholding Construction Permits for Noncompliance. The building official shall not issue a certificate of occupancy or a final inspection approval pursuant to the building code of the city for any project for which a C&D applicant is not in compliance with this chapter, unless the that noncompliance has been resolved by through payment collection of the applicable civil penalty.provided in this chapter. (Ord. 1213 § 2 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)

8.13.080 Civil penalties.

A. Penalties. Pursuant to Chapter 1.12.010(B) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code, the WMP compliance official is authorized to impose civil fines and penalties upon any permittee, applicant, or other responsible person who violates any provision of this chapter or fails to comply with any applicable law.

B. Penalty amounts. Consistent with California Government Code Section 36901, civil fines, penalties, and forfeitures shall not exceed one thousand dollars per violation, per day.

C. Deposit forfeiture. In the event where a C&D applicant fails to comply with Section 8.13.070, the WMP compliance official is authorized to assess a civil penalty. Any such penalty may be deducted from the required security deposit or may result in the partial or complete forfeiture of the security deposit. For each day that a violation continues, including each day on which required documentation is not submitted, may be treated as a separate violation subject to separate penalties, up to the maximum amount authorized by law.

8.13.0970 Infeasibility exemption.

A. Application. If a C&D applicant experiences unique circumstances that he/she believes make it infeasible to comply with the diversion requirement, the C&D applicant may apply for an exemption at the time that he/she submits the WMP required under Section 8.13.030. The C&D applicant shall indicate the maximum diversion rate he/she believes is feasible for each material and the specific circumstances that he/she believes make it infeasible to comply with the diversion requirement.

B. Meeting with Waste Management Plan Compliance Official. The waste management plan compliance official shall review the information supplied by the C&D applicant and may meet with the C&D applicant to discuss Created: 2025-10-24 10:23:12 [EST]
(Supp. No. 39)

ways to meet the diversion requirement. Based on the information supplied by the C&D applicant, the waste management plan compliance official shall determine whether it is possible for the C&D applicant to meet the diversion requirement.

C. Granting of Exemption. If the waste management plan compliance official determines that it is infeasible for the C&D applicant to meet the diversion requirement due to unique circumstances, he/she shall determine the maximum feasible diversion rate for each material and shall indicate this rate on the WMP. All of the following findings must be made prior to the approval of an exception:

1. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the project that do not apply generally to similar projects; and

2. Granting the exception will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with limitations imposed on like projects.
(Ord. 1213 § 2 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)

8.13.1080 Appeal.

An applicant may appeal a decision of the waste management plan compliance official to deny, approve, or conditionally approve a waste management plan, to determine compliance or noncompliance with a waste management plan, or to determine eligibility for an infeasibility exemption by filing a notice of appeal with the office of the city manager no later than six calendar days following the issuance of the waste management plan compliance official's decision. The notice of appeal shall be in a form prescribed by the waste management plan compliance official, shall contain a statement of the reasons why the appellant believes the waste management plan compliance official's decision does not comply with this chapter, and shall set forth the relief requested. The appeal shall be heard and decided by the city manager within thirty calendar days following the filing of the notice of appeal, unless continued by the city manager for good cause. The city manager shall notify the appellant in writing of his/her decision within three business days of that decision. (Ord. 1213 § 2 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)

8.13.090 Severance.

A. If any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is rendered or declared invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this chapter, and the application of such to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect.

B. Environmental Review. This code amendment is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15308 (Class 8) of the California Environmental Quality Act. A notice of exemption has been prepared and certified, and is adopted.
(Ord. 1213 § 2 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)

CITY OF
SIERRA
MADRE

STAFF REPORT

PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
DATE: July 14, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brian Dickinson, Director of Public Works
By: Eric Lozick, Management Analyst
SUBJECT:

Resolution No. 26-73 Establishing Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Special Taxes and Annual Assessments for Community Facilities District No. 1 and Sewer Assessment Districts

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-73, establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 special tax for Community Facilities District No. 1 (Stonegate Drainage) and annual assessments for the East Bonita Avenue Sewer Assessment District No. 06-01 and East Mira Monte Avenue Sewer Assessment District No. 04-01, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to transmit the levy amounts to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for placement on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 secured property tax roll.

SUMMARY
The City maintains one community facilities district and two sewer assessment districts with charges collected annually through the Los Angeles County secured property tax roll. The proposed resolution does not create a new district, authorize a new capital improvement, increase rates, or change the assessment methodology. The action confirms the existing Fiscal Year 2026-2027 rates and directs the transmission of parcel-level levy information to the County for collection.

The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Engineer's Report identifies the parcels, benefit methodology, rates, and levy amounts for the districts. The proposed rates remain unchanged from the prior year.

District FY 2026-2027 Rate FY 2026-2027
Levy
Fund
Community Facilities District No. 1
(Stonegate Drainage)
$238.00 per parcel $6,902.00 32011 - Sierra Madre
CFD
East Mira Monte Avenue Sewer
Assessment District No. 04-01
$590.82 per parcel $7,089.84 32010 - Sewer
Assessment District -
East Miramonte
East Bonita Avenue Sewer
Assessment District No. 06-01
$1,292.81 per
remaining assessed
parcel
$10,342.48 32001 - Bonita Sewer
Assessment
Total $24,334.32
Community Facilities District No. 1 was established by Ordinance No. 1327 to fund maintenance of portions of the storm drain system serving the Stonegate (One Carter) development. The annual special tax remains $238.00 per parcel and is intended to cover maintenance of the clarifier, catch basins, administrative costs, and potential future replacement of the clarifier.

The East Mira Monte Avenue Sewer Assessment District No. 04-01 was formed under the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 to recover costs associated with design and construction of sewer improvements serving parcels on East Mira Monte Avenue. The annual assessment remains $590.82 per parcel, with a total Fiscal Year 2026-2027 levy of $7,089.84.

The East Bonita Avenue Sewer Assessment District No. 06-01 was formed under the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 to recover costs associated with design and construction of sewer improvements serving East Bonita Avenue.

The annual assessment remains $1,292.81 per remaining assessed parcel, with a total Fiscal Year 2026-2027 levy of $10,342.48.

DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
Approval of Resolution No. 26-73 is the annual administrative action needed to confirm the existing Fiscal Year 2026-2027 special tax and assessment amounts and place the charges on the Los Angeles County secured property tax roll. The City Council previously formed the districts and established the applicable benefit methodology. The recommended action does not create a new district, add parcels, approve a new capital improvement, increase rates, or change the assessment methodology.

The secured property tax roll provides the established collection mechanism for these district charges and keeps district-specific costs within the appropriate district funds. If the City Council does not adopt the resolution, the City may be unable to collect the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 charges through the County tax roll and would need to identify another collection method or funding source for the same district obligations. Because the proposed rates are unchanged and the action is limited to confirming and transmitting existing levy amounts, staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 26-73.

STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
The recommended action supports fiscal responsibility and infrastructure maintenance by maintaining dedicated revenue sources for existing district obligations and confirming those charges through public City Council action.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not a CEQA Project under: 14 CCR 15378(b)(4)- government fiscal activities

FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended action does not require a General Fund appropriation. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-73 would authorize collection of $24,334.32 in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 district revenue through the Los Angeles County secured property tax roll.

Revenue would be deposited into the applicable district funds: Fund 32011 - Sierra Madre CFD ($6,902.00), Fund 32010 - Sewer Assessment District - East Miramonte ($7,089.84), and Fund 32001 - Bonita Sewer Assessment ($10,342.48).

Approved by:
___________________________
Michael Bruckner
City Manager
Attachments

1. Resolution 26-73 District-Levies.pdf

2. Sierra Madre Fiscal Year 2026 2027 District Levy Report.pdf 273249.1
RESOLUTION NO. 26-73

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FISCAL
YEAR 2026-2027 SPECIAL TAXES AND ANNUAL

ASSESSMENTS FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 1 AND SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS AND

AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION THEREOF

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre previously established Community Facilities District No. 1 (Stonegate Drainage), East Bonita Avenue Sewer Assessment District No. 06-01, and East Mira Monte Avenue Sewer Assessment District No. 04-01;
WHEREAS, the City has prepared Fiscal Year 2026-2027 levy information identifying the parcels, rates, and amounts proposed to be levied for the districts, and the proposed rates remain unchanged; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish and levy the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 special tax and annual assessments and authorize transmission of the levy information to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for collection on the secured property tax roll.

THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The Recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Confirmation of Rates and Amounts. The City Council hereby establishes and confirms the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 special tax and annual assessment rates and amounts for the districts.

SECTION 3. Levy and Collection. The City Clerk or the City Clerk's designee is authorized and directed to prepare, transmit, and certify the list of parcels and levy amounts to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for placement on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 secured property tax roll.

SECTION 4. CEQA. This Resolution is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15378(b)(4), because the action is a government fiscal activity that does not involve a commitment to any specific physical project.

SECTION 5. Severability. If any sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution or any part hereof or exhibit hereto is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution or any part thereof or exhibit thereto. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
273249.1
SECTION 6. Certification. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36932, the City Clerk shall certify the passage, approval, and adoption of this Resolution by the City Council.

SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of July, 2026. ______________________________
Kristine Lowe, Mayor
I HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre, California, at a meeting held on the 14th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:
______________________________
Laura Aguilar, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Aleks Giragosian, City Attorney
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
District Levy Report
City of Sierra Madre
Community Facilities District No. 1 and Sewer Assessment Districts Prepared for July 14, 2026 City Council Meeting
Certification
Pursuant to the direction of the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre, this Fiscal Year 2026-2027 District Levy Report has been prepared for the City’s existing district charges.

I, the undersigned, respectfully submit this report and state that, to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, the levy amounts set forth herein have been prepared and computed in accordance with the applicable district records and direction of the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre.

Dated: July 2026
____________________________________
City Engineer
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Levy Summary
District Rate Parcel Count Levy
Community Facilities
District No. 1 (Stonegate
Drainage)
$238.00 per parcel 29 $6,902.00
East Mira Monte Avenue
Sewer Assessment District
No. 04-01
$590.82 per parcel 12 $7,089.84
East Bonita Avenue Sewer
Assessment District No. 06-
01 $1,292.81 per remaining
assessed parcel 8 $10,342.48
Total $24,334.32
Community Facilities District No. 1 (Stonegate Drainage) Community Facilities District No. 1 was established by Ordinance No. 1327 to fund maintenance of portions of the storm drain system serving the Stonegate (One Carter) development. The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 special tax remains $238.00 per parcel. Based on 29 parcels, the total levy is $6,902.00.

No. Parcel No. Amount
1 5762030038 $238.00
2 5762030003 $238.00
3 5762030004 $238.00
4 5762030005 $238.00
5 5762030006 $238.00
6 5762030007 $238.00
7 5762030040 $238.00
8 5762030009 $238.00
9 5762030010 $238.00
10 5762030011 $238.00
11 5762030012 $238.00
12 5762030013 $238.00
13 5762030014 $238.00
14 5762030015 $238.00
15 5762030016 $238.00
16 5762030017 $238.00
17 5762030018 $238.00
18 5762030019 $238.00
19 5762030020 $238.00
20 5762030021 $238.00
21 5762030022 $238.00
22 5762030023 $238.00
23 5762030024 $238.00
24 5762030025 $238.00
25 5762030026 $238.00
26 5762030027 $238.00
27 5762030028 $238.00
28 5762030036 $238.00
29 5762030037 $238.00
TOTAL $6,902.00
East Mira Monte Avenue Sewer Assessment District No. 04-01 East Mira Monte Avenue Sewer Assessment District No. 04-01 recovers costs associated with design and construction of sewer improvements serving parcels on East Mira Monte Avenue. The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 assessment remains $590.82 per parcel. Based on 12 parcels, the total levy is $7,089.84.

No. Parcel No. Amount
1 5762-012-002 $590.82
2 5762-012-003 $590.82
3 5762-012-004 $590.82
4 5762-012-005 $590.82
5 5762-012-006 $590.82
6 5762-014-015 $590.82
7 5762-014-013 $590.82
8 5762-014-012 $590.82
9 5762-014-011 $590.82
10 5762-014-010 $590.82
11 5762-014-009 $590.82
12 5762-014-008 $590.82
TOTAL $7,089.84
East Bonita Avenue Sewer Assessment District No. 06-01
East Bonita Avenue Sewer Assessment District No. 06-01 recovers costs associated with design and construction of sewer improvements serving East Bonita Avenue. The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 assessment remains $1,292.81 per remaining assessed parcel. Based on 8 remaining assessed parcels, the total levy is $10,342.48.

No. Parcel No. Amount
1 5767038010 $1,292.81
2 5767038011 $1,292.81
3 5767038012 $1,292.81
4 5767038014 $1,292.81
5 5767038015 $1,292.81
6 5767038016 $1,292.81
7 5767038017 $1,292.81
8 5767038018 $1,292.81
TOTAL $10,342.48

CITY OF
SIERRA
MADRE

STAFF REPORT

FINANCE
DATE: July 14, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Harry Wong, Director of Finance
By: Satnam Rait, Finance and Budget Manager
SUBJECT:

Continued Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-61 Approving the FY 2026/2027 Fee Schedule

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council review and approve the updated City of Sierra Madre Fee Schedule for FY 2026-27, which incorporates revisions and clarifications based on questions and direction provided by theCity Council at the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting and adopt Resolution No. 26-61 approving the FY 2026-27 Fee Schedule.

SUMMARY
At the June 23, 2026, City Council meeting, staff presented the proposed Citywide Fee Schedule for review and consideration. During the meeting, the City Council provided follow-up questions and comments regarding certain fees and descriptions included in the schedule.

The questions and comments generally related to two areas: language clarification and review of specific rates for various services. Certain items required minor wording edits to improve clarity and consistency, while other items required additional staff review to confirm the proposed fee amounts and ensure that the fees accurately reflected the services being provided.

Attachment No. 2 is the final FY 2026-27 Fee Schedule. Staff has also included a seperate fee schedule that shows the prior year comparison with dollar ($) and percentage (%) differences (see Attachment No. 3.)

DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
The following are notable items discussed during the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting:

Re-Roof Fees: The FY 2026-27 Fee Schedule includes a proposed new specific fee category for re-roof permits. In prior years, there was no separate fee category specifically identified for re-roof permits. The current roofing fees are calculated as a percentage of the roofing costs. This new category provides greater clarity by separately identifying the applicable re-roof permit fee, and flat fees will be applied for re-roof permits.

Fence Fees: Building-related fence fees were reviewed and there is no dollar change to the fee. Clarifying language has been added to specify that the minimum fee, also referred to as the basic fee, will apply to lightweight fences six feet and below, regardless of valuation.

Facility Rental Fees: Facility rental fees were reviewed, and wording edits were made to reflect the applicable Non-Profit rates. These revisions help clarify the fee schedule language and ensure the rates are presented consistently.

Film Permit Fees: Film permit fees were reviewed including the fees noted for Fire and Police staff. Upon review, it was determined that the Fire and Police staff fees should remain unchanged, as they align with the rates established through the previous fee study performed by Willdan for Special Event fees.

Fire Fees: Minor edits were made to the EMS/Paramedic fee descriptions for clarity and consistency. In addition, the Fire staff fee of $75 has now been added back this section. This fee was included in prior year fee schedules but was erroneously excluded previously in this section.

Police Penalties (City of Sierra Madre Parking Bail Schedule): Police fees were reviewed and peer city rates have been included for City Council comparison purposes. The peer cities reviewed include Arcadia, San Gabriel, Pasadena, and Monrovia (see Attachment No. 4). Vehicle Code section 40203.5 states that the City Council may adopt a schedule of fines and penalties for violations of its parking standards, and "To the extent possible, issuing agencies within the same county shall standardize parking penalties." Sierra Madre's parking fee has been higher than its peer, which includes cost recovery for sworn traffic officer labor costs, while other cities only use non-sworn parking officers to issue and enforce citations, which typically have lower fully-burdened hourly rates.

User Fee Cost Recovery Level Policy
Attachment No. 5 contains a draft User Fee Cost Recovery Level Policy for City Council consideration. Staff is not requesting adoption of the policy as part of this current user fee review. Rather, the draft is provided as a potential framework to guide future City Council decisions regarding user fee cost recovery levels and the setting of municipal fees. Should the City Council wish to establish a formal policy in this area, a policy similar to the attached would provide consistent guidance for future fee studies and annual fee schedule updates. If the City Council desires additional discussion or refinement of the policy, staff will return at a future meeting with a formal recommendation for consideration.

STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
The adoption of the FY 2026–27 Fee Schedule directly supports the City Council’s adopted Strategic Plan priorities by aligning financial resources with long-term goals. Specifically, this action advances:
.Financial Sustainability – By structurally aligning revenues and expenditures and preserving General Fund reserves for one-time capital needs, the proposed budget upholds the City's Financial Policies and maintains longterm fiscal resilience.

By adopting this fee schedule, the City Council continues to implement the Strategic Plan in a fiscally responsible, community-focused manner.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not a CEQA Project under: 14 CCR 15378(b)(4)- government fiscal activities

FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of Resolution No 26-61 would support the FY 2026-27 General Fund revenue budget of $948,000 for Charges for Services.

Approved by:
___________________________
Michael Bruckner
City Manager
Attachments
Resolution 26-61 APPROVING THE FY 26-27 FEE SCHEDULE.pdf FY26-27 Fee Schedule FINAL for July 14 Council Meeting.pdf FY26-27 Fee Schedule FINAL % AND $ Change for July 14 Council Meeting.pdf City of Sierra Madre Parking Penalty Schedule.pdf
User Fee Cost Recovery Level Policy - Sierra Madre mbedits 7.6.26.pdf 273249.1
RESOLUTION NO. 26-61

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FEE SCHEDULE

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City of Sierra Madre has conducted an analysis of its services, the costs reasonably borne of providing those services, the beneficiaries of those services, and the revenues produced by those paying fees and charges for special services; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to comply with both the letter and the spirit of Article XIII B of the California Constitution and limit the growth of taxes; and WHEREAS, the City desires to establish a policy of recovering the full costs reasonably borne of providing special services of a voluntary and limited nature, such that general taxes are not diverted from general services of a broad nature and thereby utilized to subsidize unfairly and inequitably such special services; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1058 on November 14, 1989, codified at Sierra Madre Municipal Code Section 3.20.040, establishing its policy as to the recovery of costs and the percentage of costs reasonably borne to be recovered from users of City services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on June 23, 2026, to review and consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Fee Schedule and continued the public hearing to July 14, 2026; and
WHEREAS, following the June 23, 2026 public hearing, City staff reviewed the Mayor and City Council comments and prepared an updated Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Fee Schedule incorporating revisions and clarifications to certain fees and descriptions; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing has been provided pursuant to Government Code Section 66016, oral and written presentations have been made and received, and the required public hearing has been held; and WHEREAS, a schedule of fees and charges to be paid by those requesting such special services needs to be adopted so that the City may carry into effect its policies; and
WHEREAS, the proposed fees are in accordance with Article XIII B of the Constitution of the State of California.
273249.1

THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The Recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Fee Schedule Adopted. The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Fee Schedule accompanying this Resolution and on file with the City Clerk is hereby incorporated into this Resolution, approved, and adopted. Such fees and charges are to be applied by the various departments for special services when provided by the City or its designated contractors. The City Council finds that each fee is calculated to return the City's cost in connection therewith and no more.

SECTION 3. Separate Fee for Each Process. All fees set by this Resolution are for each identified process. Additional fees shall be required for each additional process or service that is requested or required. Where fees are indicated on a per-unit of measurement basis, the fee is for each identified unit or portion thereof within the indicated ranges of such units.

SECTION 4. Interpretations. This Resolution may be interpreted by the appropriate department heads in consultation with the City Manager and, should there be a conflict between two fees, then the lower in dollar amount of the two shall be applied.

SECTION 5. Intentions. It is the intention of the City Council to review the fees and charges as determined and set out herein, based on the City's annual budget and all the City's costs reasonably borne as established at that time and, as and if warranted, to revise such fees and charges based thereon.

SECTION 6. CEQA. The City Council finds that adoption of this Resolution is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), because the Resolution involves a governmental fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

SECTION 7. Severability. If any sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution or any part hereof or exhibit hereto is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution or any part thereof or exhibit thereto. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.

SECTION 8. Repealer. All Resolutions and other actions of the City Council in conflict with the contents of this Resolution are hereby repealed. 273249.1
SECTION 9. Certification. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36932, the City Clerk shall certify the passage, approval, and adoption of this Resolution by the City Council.

SECTION 10. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption, and the fees and charges adopted by this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from July 14, 2026, through June 30, 2027, unless specifically listed as calendar year in the fee schedule, and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of July, 2026. ______________________________
Kristine Lowe, Mayor
I HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre, California, at a meeting held on the 14th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:
______________________________
Laura Aguilar, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Aleks Giragosian, City Attorney

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE

FEE SCHEDULE
FY 2026-2027
Note: This Fee Schedule does not include all fees, rates, or charges that may be imposed by the City of Sierra Madre. Examples of excluded items include, but are not limited to, development impact fees, utility rates and connection fees, fees imposed by and passed through to other agencies, and punitive fines and penalties.

Table of Contents

FEE SCHEDULE PAGE
Business License & Miscellaneous Fees 2
Planning and Zoning Fees 3
Construction Permit Fees 9
Building and Safety Permit Fees 14
Public Facilities Fees 17
Public Works Fees 18
Library Fees 20
Facility Rental Fees 21
Field, Park, Garden Plot, and Banner Fees 23
Film Permit Fees 25
Special Event Fees 27
Police Fees 29
Fire Fees 33
Utilities & Utility Rates 37
Many of the fees listed in the Master Fee Schedule are applied on an hourly basis and are structured to recover the full cost of service for each activity type. The City will apply the following hourly rate against recorded time to determine the fee amount owed by each applicant. Hourly rates from other departments may also apply if staff from those other departments perform work on a specific application or request for service. Additionally, the City will pass-through to the applicant any discrete costs incurred from the use of external service providers if required to process the specific application. The City may impose a contract administration fee of 15% on the value of contracted services.

For services requested of City staff which have no fee listed in this Master Fee Schedule, the City Manager or the City Manager's designee shall determine the appropriate fee based on the following hourly rate for staff time involved in the service or activity.
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Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 Unit

ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Annual Business License Fees
New Business License Issuance
3122 Home Occupation $221 $228 per year
Multiple All Other Businesses $82 $85 per yearMultiple Fixed Place of Business $443 $457 per year 3124 Pre-Issuance Inspection (New Fixed Place) $83 $86 each Business License Renewal
Annual Renewal for All Business License $82 $85 per yearListed Above License/Permit Fees - Other
City Contractor Business License
CON001 a) New $82 $85 each
CONR01 b) Renewal $82 $85 each
3300 SB 1186 DSA Fee $4 $4 Per State, Assembly Bill
No.2164
3116 Solicitor Permit $82 $85 per person, per day
Miscellaneous Fees
Reproduction Fees
a) Copying and/or Printing $0.26 $0.25 per pageb) Copying Flash Drive $10 $4 each Returned Check/ACH Fees
a) Returned Check $40; plus bank fees $40; plus bank fees eachb) Returned ACH Item $40; plus bank fees $40; plus bank fees each Trash Compactor Message Board Advertisements
- 30 day period $166 $172 per 30 days - Each Additional - 30 day period $88 $88 per 30 days - Each Additional message board (up to 2 boards) $88 $88 each message board Other Fees
Garage Sale Application $21 $21 per weekendCollections 10% 10% per month; max of 100% of original fee
Credit Card Surcharge Actual Cost Actual Cost
ADMIN
STAFF
Administrative Services Staff $112 $115 per hour
Business License & Misc., 2 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 Unit

PLANNING AND ZONING FEES
Zoning Fees
Design Review Permit Application
DRP001 a) Preliminary/Ministerial/Administrative Design Review Permit $3,616 $3,606 eachDRP005 b) Standard $6,353 $6,324 each Conditional Use Permit Application
CU001 a) Minor $3,295 $3,274 eachCU005 b) Standard $6,115 $6,077 each Hillside Development Permit Application
HDP001 a) Administrative Hillside Development Permit $3,616 $3,606 eachHDP005 b) Standard $10,000 Deposit against Actual Cost;
plus
15% processing fee
$10,000 Deposit
against Actual Cost;
plus
15% processing fee
each
Variance Application
VAR001 a) Minor $3,616 $3,606 eachVAR005 b) Standard $6,353 $6,324 each Accessory Dwelling Unit Application
PZ025 Accessory Dwelling Unit - Application completeness and administrative records
$2,320 $712 each
Appeal for incomplete ADU application determinations 75% of Original Filing Fee
each
Other
CU010 Entitlement Modification 75% of Original Filing
Fee
75% of Original Filing
Fee
each
Planning Zoning Subdivison, 3 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 Unit

PLANNING AND ZONING FEES
CU015 Entitlement Extension $393 $377 eachPZ030 Zoning Verification Letter $527 $514 eachAPPEAL Appeals for Administrative Design Review Permit Reduced Fee if successful in the appeal by property owner $500 $500 APPEAL Appeal to Planning Commission 75% of Original Filing Fee
75% of Original Filing
Fee
each
CU020 Appeals to City Council 50% of Original Filing
Fee
50% of Original Filing
Fee
each
CU021 Appeals to City Council by Non-Applicant 75% of original filing fee up to $1,000
75% of original filing
fee up to $1,000
each
NF020 Appeal Associated Noticing Publication and Postage $155 $155 eachFM001 Fire Code Officer/Fire Marshal Review $564 $582 each Deposit Requirement 100% of Estimated
Cost and Processing
Fee
100% of Estimated
Cost and Processing
Fee
General Amendments Application
PZ001 Zone Change Application $10,816 $10,592 eachPZ005 General Plan Amendment $10,816 $10,592 eachPZ010 Municipal Code Text Amendment $9,886 $9,496 eachMP001 Master Plan $14,617 $13,797 eachSP001 Specific Plan $16,197 $15,213 each Minor Modification No Fee Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Wireless Facilities Application
WIRE MMOD Minor Modification to Wireless Facilities $2,479 $2,453 eachWIRENEW New Wireless Facilities $6,115 $6,077 each Planning Zoning Subdivison, 4 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 Unit

PLANNING AND ZONING FEES
WIRESM1-5 New Small Cell Wireless Facilities (1 to 5 Units) $517 $533 eachWIRESM+5 New Small Cell Wireless Facilities (each additional >5) $103 $107 each WIREAP Small Cell site annual right-of-way access annual permit renewal Fee (per site)
$279 $288 each
Home Occupation Permits
PZ015 a) Non-Discretionary $103 $113 eachPZ020 b) Administrative Discretionary Application $589 $602 each Environmental Fees (adjusted based State and County Fee) EVN030 Fish and Wildlife Fee (State) ‐ EIR Filing $4,123.50 $4,227.50 Per StateEVN035 Fish and Wildlife Fee (State) ‐ Negative declaration filing $2,968.75 $3,043.75 Per StateEVN040 Fish and Wildlife Fee (State) ‐ Mitigated Negative declaration filing $2,968.75 $3,043.75 Per StateEVN045 Fish and Wildlife Fee Exemption $75 $25 Per CountyEVN001 Categorical Exemption $372 $382 each CEQA Technical Advisory Review for which no fee is specifically indicated
NEW Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
EVN005 Initial Study Review - Negative Declaration $3,853 $3,838 each EVN010 Initial Study Review - Mitigated Negative Declaration $7,500 $7,470 eachEVN015 Environmental Impact Report Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
EVN020 Geotechnical Report Review Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
EVN025 VMT Screening Review $310 $320 per unitEVN026 Parking Analysis Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
Tree Fees
Tree Protection Plan Review for Natural Resources Commission $194 $349 each Planning Zoning Subdivison, 5 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 Unit

PLANNING AND ZONING FEES
Arborist Plan Review NEW Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
Tree Trimming Permit, Noticing Required No Fee Permit $221 eachTree Removal /Replacment Permit, Noticing Required NEW Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
each
Tree Report/Review/Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated NEW Actual Cost; plus each Noticing Fees
Noticing Publication and Postage
NF001 a) Administrative Review Only $609 $626 eachNF005 b) Planning Commission, City Council $1,116 $1,071 eachNF010 Newspaper Noticing $671 $705 each Sign Permit
SGN001 a) Temporary $713 $702 eachSGN005 b) Temporary - Admin Review $775 $776 eachSGN010 c) Administrative Review Required $775 $776 eachSGN015 d) Planning Commission Review Required $1,488 $1,495 each Historic Preservation
MILL001 Mills Act Application $2,417 $2,413 eachHD001 Historic Landmark Dedication or de-designation $3,616 $3,580 each Certificate of Appropriateness No Fee Permit No Fee Permit DEM005 Discretionary Demolition Permit Fee $1,188 $1,183 each Temporary Use Fees
Temporary Use Permit:

TU005 All Other Uses Not Linked to a Special Event
or Civic Event
$475 $502 each
Water Efficient Landscapes
WELO PC a) Water Efficient Landscape Plan Check Fee $1,405 $1,430 each Planning Zoning Subdivison, 6 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 Unit

PLANNING AND ZONING FEES

WELO PERMT
b) Landscape Permit and Inspection Fee $971 $991 each
Copies and Print Services
OTH030 Copy of General Plan Land Use / Zoning Map (11x17 Size)
$2 $2 per page
Other Fees
OTH005 Request for Public Facilities Fee Reduction/Waiver $2,004 $1,975 eachOTH010 Pre Development /Filing Application Review $1,477 $1,460 eachOTH015 Request for Planning Consultation or Letter $331 $329 per requestVACANT Vacant Property Registration Fee $310 $358 each Subdivision Fees
PZ060.1 Subdivision Parcel Map/Urban Lot Split Prefiling $1,477 $1,460 eachPZ060 Subdivision Tract Map Prefiling $10,000 Deposit against Actual Cost;
plus
15% processing fee
$10,000 Deposit
against Actual Cost;
plus
15% processing fee
PZ055.1 Parcel Map - Urban Lot Split $6,053 $6,093 eachPZ055 Parcel Map - Tentative/Vesting Tentative $8,491 $8,362 eachPZ050 Tract Map - Tentative/Vesting Tentative Actual Cost + 15% Actual Cost + 15% each Certificate of Compliance NEW $329 each
PZ070 Final Parcel Map Review, subdivision resulting into 4 parcels or less $5,971 $5,851 each Final Tract Map Review, subdivision resulting into more than 4 parcels Actual Cost + 15% Actual Cost + 15% each PZ075 Map Extension $1,302 $1,294 eachPZ080 Map Amendment $7,892 $7,977 eachPZ035 Lot Line Adjustment Application and Review $6,053 $6,093 eachPZ040 Lot Merger Application and Review $2,830 $2,805 each Deposit Requirement 100% of Estimated
Cost and processing
fee
100% of Estimated
Cost and processing
fee
each
Planning Zoning Subdivison, 7 of 40
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PLANNING AND ZONING FEES
Street/Address Assignments
ADDRESS001 Street Address assignment or change $119 $257 eachADDRESS002 Street Name assignment or change $393 $439 each

STAFF HOURLY RATE
DEVSTAFF Planning & Community Preservation Staff $256 $264 per hourPWSTAFF Public Works Engineering Staff $228 $236 per hour DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS Deposits will be
required to
begin work; based
upon estimated time
to complete project
Deposits will be
required to
begin work; based
upon estimated time
to complete project
Planning Zoning Subdivison, 8 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 Unit

CONSTRUCTION FEES
PC001 Building Plan Check Fees
Plan Check (Valuation $1 to $4,000)
PC002 Base Fee $874.95 $902.95 eachPC003 Plan Check (Valuation $4,001 to $12,000) $1,510.98 to $1,692.84 $1,559.33 to $1,747.01 each Base Fee (first $4,000) $1,485.00 $1,532.52Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $4,000, up to and including $12,000) $25.98 $26.81
PC003.4 Plan Check (Valuation 12,001 to 25,000) $1,718.98 to $2,030.74 $1,773.99 to $2,095.72 each Base Fee (first $12,000) $1,693.00 $1,747.18Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $12,000, up to and including $25,000) $25.98 $26.81
PC003.5 Plan Check (Valuation $25,001 to $50,000) 2,271.98 to $2,895.50 $2,344.68 to $2,988.16 each Base Fee (first $25,000) $2,246.00 $2,317.87 Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $25,000, up to and including $50,000) $25.98 $26.81
PC004 Plan Check ( Valuation $50,001 to $100,000) $3,067.00 to $4,488.00 $3,165.14 to $4,631.62 each Base Fee (first $50,000) $3,038.00 $3,135.22 Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $50,000, up to and including $100,000) $29.00 $29.93
PC004.5 Plan Check (Valuation $100,001 and Up) $4,557.19 and up $4,703.02 and up each Base Fee (first $100,000) $4,536.00 $4,681.15Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $100,000, no limit) $21.19 $21.87
PC005 Plan Check after 3rd Review Actual Cost ; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost ; plus
15% processing fee
per hour
PC007 Over the Counter Plan Check
Minimum fee (2 hours of review) $616.70 $636.44 eachReview beyond 2 hours $308.35 $318.22 per hourBuilding Plan Check service includes review of the initial building plan submittal (1st review), and up to two additional submittals of building plan revisions (2nd and 3rd reviews).

Valuation to reflect the Building Permit valuation, based on current International Code Council (ICC) Construction Permit Fees, 9 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 Unit

CONSTRUCTION FEES
PC007.5 Plan Check Revision Fee (for building plans that have been approved and while a project is under construction)
Actual Cost ; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost ; plus
15% processing fee
Per 30 min.

PC008 Expedited Building Plan Check 50% additional of the Plan Check Fee
50% additional of the Plan
Check Fee
FPC001 Fire Safety Plan Check $564.02 $582.00 eachNewFPC002 Expedited Fire Safety Plan Check 50% additional of the Fire Safety Plan Check Fee
50% additional of the Fire
Safety Plan Check Fee
each
Grading and Drainage Plan Checks
GRD010 Geotechnical site review (to determine if Geotechnical reports are required)
$252 $1,342 each
GRD011 Geotechnical report, and plan review (review of intital and two addenda report)
$252 $2,251 each
GRD015 Drainage Plan Review only < 500SF upon reported concerns $325 $733 per permit Low Impact Development Plan Check See Public Works Fees Grading Permits/Inspections
Grading Permit up to 500 cubic yards NEW $1,174 per permitGrading Permit 500 cubic yard to 1,000 cubic yards NEW $1,674 per permitGrading Over 1,000 cubic yard (each additional 1,000 cubic yard) NEW $550 each
GRD026 For inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated, per hour
$225 $362 per request
Permit Processing Fee and Filing NEW $47 each
Construction Permit Fees, 10 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 Unit

CONSTRUCTION FEES
Building Permit Fees
BP001 Permit (Valuation $1 to $4,000)
Base Fee $451.42 $465.87 each
BP002 Permit (Valuation $4,001 to $25,000) $905.74 to $1,980.54 $934.72 to $2,043.92 each Base Fee (first $4,000) $852.00 $879.26Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $4,000, up to and including $25,000) $53.74 $55.46
BP003 Permit (Valuation $25,001 to $50,000) $2,187.37 to $2,940.25 $2,257.37 to $3,034.34 each Base Fee (first $25,000) $2,156.00 $2,224.99Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $25,000, up to and including $50,000) $31.37 $32.37
BP004 Permit (Valuation $50,001 to $100,000) $2,990.37 to $4,527.50 $3,086.06 to $4,672.38 each Base Fee (first $50,000) $2,959.00 $3,053.69 Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $50,000, up to and including $100,000) $31.37 $32.37
BP005 Permit (Valuation $100,001 and Up) $4,549.18 and up $4,694.75 and up each Base Fee (first $100,000) $4,527.00 $4,671.86 Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $100,000, no limit) $22.18 $22.89
Building Permits include inspection services necessary for each construction project. Additional fees may apply for re-inspections and missed inspections.a) No permit is required for the repair of a lightweight material fence.b) A building permit is required for the construction of a new lightweight material fence, e.g., wood or vinyl, not excceeding 6 feet in height of the entire project; minimum permit fee applies.c) A building permit is required for the construction of a wall or fence of any height that requires foundation work including post and/or pilaster footing, mortar and/grout; permit fee is calculated based on the valuation.

Building Permit valuation based on current International Code Council (ICC) Construction Permit Fees, 11 of 40
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CONSTRUCTION FEES
State Mandated Fees
California Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) Fee Mimimum 50cents BP009 a) Residential Valuation Amount X 0.0001 Valuation Amount X 0.00013 per permit, per State BP010 b) Commercial Valuation Amount X 0.0001 Valuation Amount X 0.00028 per permit, per State Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund Fee (BSASRF) Per State Senate Bill No. 1473 BP015 Permit Valuation: per permit, per State
$1-25,000 $1 $1 $25,001-50,000 $2 $2 $50,001-75,000 $3 $3 $75,001-100,000 $4 $4 BP016 Every $25,000 or fraction thereof above $100,000 Add $1 Add $1 BP020 Division of the State Architect Construction-Related Acceissibility Program Fee (State Senate Bill No. 1186) $4 $4 per permit, per State Miscellaneous New Construction Fees
PC020 Modification to Plan Check or Permit Actual Cost ; plus 15% processing fee Actual Cost ; plus 15% processing fee each PC026 90-Day Extension of Plan Check or Permit $296.47 $305.96 each OC001 Certificate of Occupancy/Temporary C of O $274.78 $283.57 each General Plan Update Fee Building Permit Fee Amount
X 0.024
Building Permit Fee Amount
X 0.024 per permit
Release of Recorded Covenant NEW $360 each
Construction Permit Fees, 12 of 40
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CONSTRUCTION FEES

STAFF HOURLY RATE
DEVSTAFF Planning & Community Preservation Staff $256.18 $264.38 per hourPWSTAFF Public Works Engineering Staff $228.29 $235.60 per hour DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS Deposits will be required to
begin work; based upon
estimated time to complete
project
Deposits will be required to
begin work; based upon
estimated time to complete
project
Construction Permit Fees, 13 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 Unit Building and Safety Fees
Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical
ELE001/MEC001/PLB001ELE001/MEC001/PLB001
a) 1 - 5 Items/Fixtures $393 $405 each
ELE001/MEC001/PLB001
b) 6 - 10 Items/Fixtures $702 $725 each
ELE001/MEC001/PLB001
c) 11 - 15 Items/Fixtures $1,011 $1,044 each
ELE001/MEC001/PLB001
d) 16 - 20 Items/Fixtures $1,321 $1,363 each
ELE001/MEC001/PLB001
e) 21 - 25 Items/Fixtures $1,630 $1,682 each
ELE001/MEC001/PLB001
f) 26 or More Items/Fixtures $1,940 $2,002 each
Other Plumbing Permits/Inspections
Pool Related Inspections:

PLB005 a) Swimming Pool Piping $660 $681 eachPLB010 b) P-Trap for Pool $351 $362 each Sewer/Septic Related Inspections: $0
PLB015 a) House Sewer Connecting To Public Sewer $351 $362 eachPLB020 b) All Other Sewer/Septic Inspections $660 $681 eachPLB025 Full Water Piping System $660 $681 eachFSP001 13D Fire Sprinkler Permit/Inspection $915 $944 each Other Electrical Permits/Inspections Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Permits are each separate Building Permit Categories in which multiple inspections may occur. Inspections Bundle fees are based on number of inspections within a given Building Permit Category. (1) Includes air handling units, compressors, boilers, forced air units, furnaces, hoods, fans, vents, bathtubs, dishwashers, drinking fountains, laundry tubs, lawn sprinklers, piping alterations, showers, sinks, toilets, vac breakers, washbasins, water heaters, water softeners, home appliances, heating appliances, branch circuits, motors and AC units, outlets, fixtures, battery energy storage systems, generators, and residential EV chargers.(2) When calculating fees, each ten branch circuits shall be considered one item, and each twenty outlets or fixtures shall be considered one item.

Bldg and Safety Fees, 14 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 Unit ELE020 Motors & AC Units - (Over 10HP) $351 $362 each, plus $12 per branch
ELE030 Service Panel Upgrade $351 $362 each
ELE035 Residential Solar $450 $450 Per State. Assembly
Bill No.1414
Residential Solar over 15 kW $450 plus $15/kW over 15kW $450 plus $15/kW over 15kW Per State. Assembly Bill No.1414
Solar Re-Installation NEW $225
Energy Storage NEW Per fixture based on ELE001 each
Commercial Solar NEW $1,000 Per State. Assembly
Bill No.1414
Commercial Solar over 50 kW NEW $1000 plus $7/kW 51kW to 250kW
$5/kW above 250kW
Per State. Assembly
Bill No.1414
Fire Alarm System Permit/Inspection (non fire marshal)
NEW $582
ELE045 Non-SFR Electrical EV Charging Station Plan
Check Fee
$634 $655 each
ELE040 Temporary Power Pole $196 $203 each pole
Re-Roof Only Permits and Inspections
Re-Roof up to 20 squares NEW $266 each
Re-Roof over 20 squares to 50 squares NEW $413 each Re-Roof each additional 50 squares over 50 squares NEW $292 each
Permit Processing Fee and Filing NEW $47 each
Bldg and Safety Fees, 15 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 Unit Other
BI001 Building Special Inspection (Pre-Inspection) $537 $554 eachCODE001 Code Case Inspection $436 $450 eachBP030 Request for Re-Inspection (no show or additoinal inspection)
$196 $203
Field Consultation - Per hour after first 15min - in 15 min increments Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
Office Consultation - Per hour after first 15min - in 15 min increments Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
Correspondence request - Per hour after first 15min - in 15 min increments Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
Request for City Council or Commission Action Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
Public Works Administrative Plan Review Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee each
OTH040 Consulting and Field Inspection Request Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS Deposits will be required to begin work; based upon estimated time to
complete project
Deposits will be required to begin
work; based upon estimated time to
complete project
DEM001 C&D Waste Management Plan Fee $293 $303 each
Demolition Inspections NEW $292 eachDemolition Application Fee and Filing NEW $47 eachPerformance Security Deposit NEW Lesser of 3% of the project valuation or $10,000
Per SMMC 8.13.050
CODEENF Commencing Work Without a Permit Double Fee Double Fee each Impound of shared mobile devices $158 $163 eachSTAFF HOURLY RATE DEVSTAFF Planning & Community Preservation Staff $256 $264 per hourPWSTAFF Public Works Engineering Staff $228 $236 per hour DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS Deposits will be required to begin work; based upon estimated time to
complete project
Deposits will be required to begin
work; based upon estimated time to
complete project
Bldg and Safety Fees, 16 of 40
Land Use
General Government Library
Public Safety
Parks (Quimby) Traffic Water Sewer TOTAL
ResidentialSingle Family  3,833.74 2,219.43 2,998.02 20,050.98 7,853.67 18,358.37 21,079.23 $76,393.44 Multi Family $2,388.68 $1,383.70 $1,868.21 $12,499.87 $6,281.67 $7,625.17 $5,249.18 $37,296.47 NonresidentialCommercial $928.82 $0.00 $722.74 $0.00 $19,513.59 $4,866.22 $4,309.79 $30,341.16Office $1,235.60 $0.00 $964.79 $0.00 $17,220.11 $4,866.22 $4,309.79 $28,596.51Industrial $619.92 $0.00 $482.39 $0.00 $6,290.13 $4,047.01 $3,590.43 $15,029.88 2026‐2027 PUBLIC FACILITIES FEE RATE SCHEDULE
Public Facilities Fee, 17 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 Unit

PUBLIC WORKS FEES

PUBLIC WORKS FEES FOR GRADING/DRAINAGE/LID PLANS
NEWLID
Low Imapct Development plan review, PW Inspections for LID MS4 Reporting Geotechnical report, and plan review (review of intital and two addenda report) $252 $2,251 each
Street/Curb/Pavement/Drive Way Fees
SC001 Preliminary Project Review $192 $198 per project
SC005 Curb Drain/Parkway Culvert $192 $198 per permit
SC010 Driveway Approach $325 $336 per permit
SC020 Curb and Gutter $325 $336 per permit
Excavation
SC025 Paved $246 $254 per permit
SC030 Unpaved $219 $226 per permit
SC040 Sidewalk Improvement $187 $193 per permit
Public Improvement Inspection Fees
Public Improvement Inspection (Project Valuation) Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
per project
Continuous Inspection (Contract) Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
per project
Public Improvement Inspection Deposit $10,000 deposit against costs
$10,000 deposit against
costs
per project
Improvement Construction - Plan Check Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
per project
Extension Fee
PI010 Review of Project Extension Request Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee per request Public Works Fees, 18 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 Unit

PUBLIC WORKS FEES
Encroachment Fees
EN001 Crane Operation/Lane Blockage $154 $159 per permit EN005 Fence or Wall $119 $123 per permit
EN010 Irrigation $119 $123 per permit
EN015 Lighting or Minor Structures $59 $61 per permit
EN020 Material Storage $59 $61 per permit
EN025 Oversize Load $59 $61 per permit
EN030 Scaffolding $340 $351 per permit
EN035 Standard/Enhanced Sidewalk Dining $179 $184 per permit EN036 Street Patios Permit $8 $9 per square foot
EN040 Sidewalk Sale $9 $10 per permit
EN045 Street Closure $312 $322 per permit
EN050 Sign $59 $61 per permit
EN055 Trash Bin/Temporary Storage $59 $61 per permit
Tree Fees
LS010 Commission Review $179 $184 each
ST006 Tree Replacement/Mitigation Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee each Other
FOG001 FOG permit Annual Inspection $358 $370 annuallyFOG005 FOG Reinspection Fee $119 $123 per permit FOG010 Sewer Cleaning Fee $458 $472 annually
NPD001 NPDES Illicit Discharge Response Fee $321 $332 each DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS Deposits will be required
to begin work; based upon
estimated time to
complete project
Deposits will be required
to begin work; based upon
estimated time to
complete project

STAFF HOURLY RATE
PWSTAFF Public Works Engineering Staff $175 $180 per hour Public Works Fees, 19 of 40
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 Unit
LIBRARY FEESMiscellaneousFlash Drive Purchase $4 $4 eachPhotocopies/Prints (Black and White)* $0.10 $0.25 eachPhotocopies/Prints (Color)* $0.20 $0.25 each*First 10 pages free with new wireless print services. Material ReplacementContainer Replacement - Covers, CD, DVD, Tapes $2 $2 eachReplacement of Materials Fee $1 $1 a) Administrative Processing Fee (non-periodical) $5 $5 eachb) Administrative Processing Fee (periodical) $0 eachc) Material Replacement Cost Periodicals - Adult collection $5 $5 each Periodicals - Children and Young Adult collection $3 $3 eachAll Other Materials Cost of Item+Admin Fee Cost of Item+Admin Fee eachDamaged MaterialsDamaged Pages or Parts $1 $1 eachArchival FeesReproduction Fee - Scanned Digital Image $5 $10 eachArchival Usea) Books, Catalogues, Periodicals:i) For-Profit $66 $68 per imageii) Non-Profit $15 $16 per imageb) Film, Video, TV, Digital Media, Online Use:i) For-Profit $93 $96 per imageii) Non-Profit $23 $23 per imagec) Slide Show/Display Image:i) For-Profit $26 $27 per imageii) Non-Profit $5 $5 per imaged) Loan Processing (Repositories or Institutions) $33 $34 per loan processedSTAFF HOURLY RATELibrary Staff - Full-Time $145 $149 per hourLibrary Staff - Part-Time $67 $69 per hour Library Fees , 20 of 40
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 Unit
FACILITY RENTAL FEES ***Hart Park HouseA) Daily Rental Private Flat Rate $262 $271 Private <2 Hour Block $99 $102 Non Profit Flat Rate $198 $205 Non Profit <2 Hour Block $99 $102 B) Continual Use 1) Non Profit (Monthly) $317 $327 annually 2) All Others (Weekly) $1,317 $1,359 annuallyCity Council Chambers: Private Flat Rate $262 $271 Private <2 Hour Block $99 $102 Non Profit Flat Rate $198 $205 Non Profit <2 Hour Block $99 $102 Mary Tumilty Community RoomA) Daily Rental Private Flat Rate NEW $271 Private <2 Hour Block NEW $102 Non Profit Flat Rate NEW $205 Non Profit <2 Hour Block NEW $102 B) Continual Use 1) Non Profit (Monthly) NEW $327 annually 2) All Others (Weekly) NEW $1,359 annuallyEMT (If Required/Requested) $104 $171 per hourFacility Attendant (if required/requested) - Required for opening/closing facilities $112 $115 per hour
Security Deposit $296 $306 per rental;
refundable, less damages
Facility Rental Fees , 21 of 40
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 Unit
FACILITY RENTAL FEES ***
Cancellation Fee:A) Cancellation 30 or More Days Prior to Event 15% of deposit retained
15% of deposit
retained
each
B) Cancellation Less than 30 Days Prior to Event 50% of deposit retained
50% of deposit
retained
each
Recreation Staff - Full Time $114 $117 per hourRecreation Staff - Part Time $32 $33 per hourPublic Works Maintenance Staff $103 $107 per hour*** Fees for Leagues and Other Organizations requesting frequent use of fields or parks may be subject to Special Use Agreements negotiated at terms and rates not included in this schedule.

Facility Rental Fees , 22 of 40
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 Unit
FIELD, PARK, GARDEN PLOT RENTAL, AND BANNER FEES ***Field Rental FeesBall Field - Lighted fieldA) Local Organization/Non-Profit - 2 Hour Minimum $66 $68 per hourB) Private Group/Individuals - 2 Hour Minimum $117 $120 per hourBall Field - Unlighted fieldA) Local Organization/Non-Profit2 Hour Minimum $39 $41 per hour
B) Private Group/Individuals2 Hour Minimum
$71 $74 per hour
Basketball, Pickleball, Tennis, and Volleyball Courts(no minimum, lights or no lights) $21 $21 per hourPark Rental FeesPark Rental A) 1 - 100 People:1) Local Organization/Non-Profit $66 $68 per day2) Private Group/Individuals $119 $123 per dayB) More than 100 People:1) Local Organization/Non-Profit $262 $271 per day2) Private Group/Individuals $395 $407 per dayEMT - if requested/required $164 $171 per hour Field Park Garden Fees , 23 of 40
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 Unit
FIELD, PARK, GARDEN PLOT RENTAL, AND BANNER FEES ***
Community Garden Plot FeesCommunity Garden PlotQuarterly Rental - half plot $46 $48 per quarterDeposit/Cleaning Fee NEW $107 per applicationBanner FeesBanner Hanging and Removal - Non-Profit Groups Only $295 $305 per week
Downtown District Street Light Pole BannerHanging and Removal $1,752 $1,808 per request
Memorial Park Hedge Banner - Non-profit groups only NEW $152 per weekSTAFF HOURLY RATERecreation Staff - Full Time $114 $117 per hourRecreation Staff - Part Time $32 $33 per hourPublic Works Maintenance Staff $103 $107 per hour*** Fees for Leagues and Other Organizations requesting frequent use of fields or parks may be subject to Special Use Agreements negotiated at terms and rates not included in this schedule.(1) Outside materials may include, but are not limited to, straw/hay bales, ponies, sound systems, bounce houses, etc.

Field Park Garden Fees , 24 of 40
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 Unit
FILM PERMIT FEES (1)(2)Still Photography ***(More than Two Cast and Crew) $355 $367 per day
Film ProductionsA) First Day $1,186 $1,224 per dayB) Each Additional Day $889 $918 per day -Nonprofit/StudentA) First Day $517 $533 per dayB) Each Additional Day $258 $267 per dayProductions are required to pay for City Staff Time Fully burdened hourly rate for all staff time
Fully burdened hourly rate
for all staff time
per hour
Use of City Facilities $652 $673 per dayUse of City Parking Stalls $18 $18 per stall, per dayRefundable Deposit $2,465 against cost $2544 against cost Film Permit Fees, 25 of 40
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 Unit
FILM PERMIT FEES (1)(2)
Violation of Hour Restrictions: Per Production Vehicle $1,390 $1,435 per hour Per Personal Vehicle $696 $719 per hour Film Monitor $232 $240 per hour Police Personnel $286 $295 per hour Fire Personnel $286 $295 per hourSite Cleaning $8 $107 per hourSTAFF HOURLY RATERecreation Staff - Full-Time/Film Monitor $105 $117 per hourFire Staff $129 $171 per hourPolice Staff $129 $208 per hourPublic Works Engineering Staff $175 $235 per hourPublic Works Maintenance Staff $97 $107 per hourDEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS Deposits will be required to begin work; based upon
estimated time to complete
project
Deposits will be required to
begin work; based upon
estimated time to complete
project
(1) Fees shown do not include fees required for traffic, fire, and police safety services provided by the City. Fees for these services will be billed at the fully-burdened hourly rates shown in this fee schedule.The City Manager, or the City Manager's designee shall provide the hourly rates for assistance from staff not represented via the fully-burdened hourly rates in this fee schedule.(2) Fees shown do not include business licensing, encroachment fees, or temporary use permit fees that may apply.*** Separate fee applies for productions anticipated to require more than forty hours of City Staff time.

Film Permit Fees, 26 of 40
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 Unit
SPECIAL EVENT FEESRefund or Transfer of Recreation Program Fee $26 $27 per requestSpecial EventsMt. Wilson Trail Race - Adult+shirt $80 $83 per participant Mt. Wilson Trail Race - Youth+shirt $45 $46 per participant Mt. Wilson Trail Race 5K - Adult+shirt $50 $83 per participant Mt. Wilson Trail Race 5K - Youth+shirt $40 $46 per participant Fourth of July - Parade Entry $32 $33 eachSummer/ Seasonal Movie Series - Recommended Sponsorship $1,023 $1,055 each
Concerts in the Park - Recommended Sponsorship $1,500 $2,000 eachCommunity Bike Ride - Adult+tshirt $15 $16 per participant Community Bike Ride - Youth+tshirt $10 $11 per participant Recreation Leisure Excursions Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
per participant
Special Event Fees, 27 of 40
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 Unit

SPECIAL EVENT FEES
Special Event Permit FeeLocal Non-profit: 1-100 people $74 $77 Private Group/Individuals: 1-100 people $146 $150 Local Non-profit: More than 100 people $288 $297 Private Group/Individuals: More than 100 people $573 $592 Community classes Registration Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus 15%
processing fee
per participant
STAFF HOURLY RATERecreation Staff - Full-Time $114 $117 per hourRecreation Staff - Part-Time $32 $33 per hourFire Staff $165 $171 per hourPolice Staff $201 $208 per hourPublic Works Engineering Staff $227 $235 per hourPublic Works Maintenance Staff $103 $107 per hourDEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS Deposits will be required to begin work; based upon
estimated time to complete
project
Deposits will be required to
begin work; based upon
estimated time to complete
project
Special Event Fees, 28 of 40
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 Unit
POLICE FEESVehicle Related FeesVehicle Release (Abandoned, Stored, Misc.) (1) $202.26 $209.00 eachVehicle Release (D.U.I. - Driver Arrested) (1) $640.87 $662.00 eachVehicle Release (Repossession) $29.54 $30.00 eachCitation Sign-off (Onsite) $22.73 $23.00 eachReport FeesCrime ReportSM Residents NEW No ChargeNon-SM Residents NEW $0.50 per pageCrime Report (Electronic) NEW $0.00 No chargeNon-CrimeSM Residents NEW No ChargeNon-SM Residents NEW $0.50 per pageTraffic $36 $37.00 eachPhotos (Cost of Copying-Flashdrive/CD/DVDs) NEW $10.00 eachAll Other Copies $1 $0.50 per pageFingerprinting and Letter ServicesLivescan Fingerprinting $55.68 $58.00 eachInk Fingerprinting (per card) $37.50 $38.00 per cardClearance Letter $29.84 $30.00 eachSign FeesIllegal Sign Removal Fee (Release Of Property) $82.95 $86.00 each a) Residential $42.04 $44.00 b) Commercial $70.45 $73.00 Police Fees, 29 of 40
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 Unit

POLICE FEES
Response Due To False Alarm:Alarm Permit (propsed) NEW $25 Anually; Registration of Residential/Commercial
Alarms
a) First False Alarm Response $0 $0 per responseb) Two False Alarm Responses $103 $107 per responseb) Third or More Responses $193 $199 per response Response Due To Loud Party Disturbance:
a) First Response $0 $0 per responseb) Each Additional Response billed hourly with 2 hour min; plus 15% administration
cost
billed hourly with 2 hour min;
plus 15% administration
cost
per response
Emergency D.U.I. Response FeesEmergency Response To D.U.I. Related Collision (up to a $1,000 max) Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
per hour
Overnight Parking Permit FeesAnnual Permit $123 $127 per permitNightly $7.95 $8 per nightCarry of a Concealed Weapon License $21 $21 per stickerInitial Application Fee (non-refundable set by the State of California) $124 $128 per permit
Carry of a Concealed Weapon Permit - Investigation
$620 $640 per permit
Police Fees, 30 of 40
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 Unit

POLICE FEES
Carry of a Concealed Weapon Permit - Renewal $550 $568 per permitAmendments to Application Fee $10 $11 per permitReplacement Card Fee $20 $21 per cardOther FeesAdministrative Citation First Offense $100 $100 eachAdministrative Citation Second Offense $200 $200 eachAdministrative Citation Third or more offense $500 $500 eachOff-Site Vehicle inspection fee $85 $87 eachOn-Site Vehicle inspection fee $41 $43 eachNotice of City Code violation $100 $103 eachLA County / Pasadena booking Fee Actual Cost plus 20% Administrative fee
Actual Cost plus 20%
Administrative fee
each
STAFF HOURLY RATEPatrol Staff $164 $170 per hourDispatch/Records Staff $94 $97 per hourCode Enforcement Staff $124 $128 per hourOutside Court Subpoena (per employee per request) Set by State Set by State Set by State
Police Fees, 31 of 40
Violation
Code
Description Within 21
Days
In Excessof 21 Days
DMV Hold
4000(a)(1) EXPIRED REG (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 4152.5 FOREIGN REG (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.004457 DAMAGED LIC PLATE (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 5200(a) MISSING LIC PLATE (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 5201 LIC PLATES REQ (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 5204(a) REG TABS REQ (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.0021461(a) DISOBEDIENCE TO SIGNS $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 22500(a) PARKED IN AN INTERSECTION $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(b) PARKING IN A CROSSWALK $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(c) NO PARKING SAFETY ZONE $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(d) NO PARKING 15 FEET FIRE STATION DRIVEWAY $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(e) BLOCKING DRIVEWAY $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(f) PARKING ON SIDEWALK $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(g) OPPOSITE SIDE OF STREET $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(h) DOUBLE PARKING $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(i) BUS LOADING ZONE $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(k) PARKED ON BRIDGE $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(l) NO PARKING CURB FOR WHEELCHAIR ACCESS $300.00 $325.00 $340.00 22500.1 PARKED IN A FIRE LANE $100.00 $125.00 $140.00
22502(a) MORE THAN 18 IN FROM THE CURB/WRONG WAY $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 22505(a)(1) VEHICLE LEFT PARKED OR STANDING $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022507.8(a) PARKING IN DISABLED SPACE $300.00 $325.00 $340.0022507.8(b) BLOCKING ACCESS TO DISABLED PERSON PARKING SPACE $300.00 $325.00 $340.00 22507.8(c)(1) PARKING ON LINES OF DISABLED PAKRING STALLS $300.00 $325.00 $340.0 0 22507.8(c)(2) PARKING IN AREA MARKED WITH CROSSHATCH LINES BY DISABLED PERSON PARKING STALL $300.00 $325.00 $340.00 22514 PARK WITHIN 15 FEET OF A FIRE HYDRANT $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 22515(a) FAILURE TO SET PARKING BRAKE $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 22517 PARKING UNLAWFULLY, DOOR LEFT OPEN $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 22523(a) PARKED OVER 72 HRS $100.00 $125.00 $140.00
26708.5 FRONT TINTED WINDOWS (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 26709(a) NO DRIVERS MIRROR (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 26710 DEFECTIVE WINSHIELD (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.0027155 NO FUEL CAP (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 27465(b) BALD TIRES (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.0027150(a) DEFECTIVE MUFFLER (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 City of Sierra Madre Parking Penalty Schedule
Unless otherwise specified in the following schedule (or as mandated by law), the fine for any parking violation within the City of Sierra Madre is $100.00, with a delinquent fine of $25.00 added to the total violation fine. Additionally, if a DMV hold is placed on the vehicle's registration due to unpaid fines, a $15.00 assessment fee will be added to the total violation fee.

Vehicle Code
Correctable violations will incur a reduced fee to $10.00 if proof of correction and payment are submitted within 21 days of citation issuance. Parking Penalty‐VC, 32 of 40 Fee Code Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 Unit
FIRE FEESEMS/Paramedic Fees
EMS01 Paramedic Subscription-Single Resident Household $89 $92 per person Paramedic Subscription-2 Member Household $71 $74 per personParamedic Subscription-3 Member Household $57 $60 per personParamedic Subscription-4 Member Household N/A $51 per personParamedic Subscription-5 Member Household N/A $46 per personParamedic Subscription-Business, 10 employees $100 $100 each additional 10 employees:$100
Paramedic Subscription-Low Income Family $45 $45 per household EMS02 Emergency Medical Services Dispatch (TNT) Fee $249 $249 each EMS03 Electronic Patient Care Reporting (ePCR) Surcharge $5 $5 each Ambulance Rate (adjusted based County rates)
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Transport LA County Rates LA County Rates per patientBasic Life Support (BLS) Transport LA County Rates LA County Rates per patientMileage LA County Rates LA County Rates per mileOxygen LA County Rates LA County Rates each unitNight Charge LA County Rates LA County Rates eachWait Time LA County Rates LA County Rates each 30mins or fraction Thereof after the first 30mins
Disposable Medical Supplies LA County Rates LA County Rates per transportElectrocardiogram (EKG) LA County Rates LA County Rates each Annual Fire And Life Safety Inspection Annual Fire And Life Safety Inspection $98 $101 per half hourFire Permit FDPM01 Fire Permit $124 $128 eachFDPM02 Fire Permit - Nonprofit $62 $64 each Reports
FDR01 Fire Report $60 $62 eachFDR02 Medical Report $60 $62 each Appearance/Standby Fees
FDMIS01 Court Appearance and Office Hearing /
Non-Compliance
$191 $197 per hour
FDMIS02 Fire Watch $191 $197 per hour
Fire Fees , 33 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 Unit

FIRE FEES
Fire Sprinkler Permits/Inspections
FSP001 13D Fire Sprinkler Permit/Inspection $915 $945 each FSP010 13R/13 Fire Sprinkler Permit/Inspection/Plan Review $1,486 $1,534 each FSP020 13R/13 Fire Sprinkler Tenant Improvement
Permit/Inspection/Plan Review
$742 $765 each
FSP005 Additional Inspection of New System after third or no shows (per additional inspection)
$345 $356 each
Fire Department Training Class Fee
FDMIS03 Fire Department Training Class Actual Cost; plus 25% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
25% processing fee
each
Response FeesResponse Due To False Alarm:
a) First False Alarm Response $0 $0 per response
FDRSP01 b) Two False Alarm Responses $100 $100 per responseFDRSP02 b) Third or More Responses $200 $200 per responseFDRSP03 Illegal Burning Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
per inspection
FDRSP04 Hazardous Materials Clean-Up Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
Weed Abatement Fees
FDWA01 Weed Abatement Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
Other Fees
FDINS01 Additional Inspection of New System after third (per additional inspection)
$345 $356 each
FDINS02 Fire Inspections (Third Inspection Penalty) $345 $356 eachFDINS03 Fire Inspections of Commercial $143 $147 per 15 minutes not to exceed one hour
FDINS04 Fire Inspections of Multi-Residential $143 $147 per 15 minutes not to exceed one hour
FDINS05 Fire Inspections of Schools (Public/Private) $143 $147 per 15 minutes not to exceed one hour
FDINS06 Installation or Removal of underground storage tanks $1,200 $1,239 eachFDINS07 Fire Code Permit (per permit) $345 $356 each Fire Fees , 34 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 Unit

FIRE FEES

STAFF HOURLY RATE
FDSTF01 Fire staff - Movie Detail $75 $75 per hourFDSTF02 Fire Standby (Fire Marshal) $285 $294 per hourFDSTF03 Chief Officer Standby $258 $267 per hourFDSTF04 Engine Standby with 4 staffed positions $926 $955 per hourFDSTF05 Equipment rental $149 $154 FDSTF06 Rescue Ambulance Standby with 2 staffed positions $345 $356 per hour Fire Code Permits & Inspection Rates
FDFCPI01 Aerosol Product $630 $650 FDFCPI02 Apartments $1,200 $1,239 FDFCPI03 Assembly Facility $1,200 $1,239 FDFCPI04 Business Occupancy $345 $356 FDFCPI05 Business Restaurant Occupancy $630 $650 FDFCPI06 Candles/Open Flame in Assembly $345 $356 FDFCPI07 Carnivals & Fairs $630 $650 FDFCPI08 Combustible Dust Prod Ops $844 $871 FDFCPI09 Combustible Fiber Storage $1,700 $1,755 FDFCPI10 Commercial Rental Occupancy $1,415 $1,460 FDFCPI11 Compressed Gases $1,985 $2,049 FDFCPI12 Dry Cleaning Plants $630 $650 FDFCPI13 Fireworks/Aerial Displays $1,486 $1,534 FDFCPI14 Flammable/Combustible Liquid $630 $650 FDFCPI15 Hazardous Materials 1 to 3 chemical(s) $844 $871 FDFCPI16 Hazardous Materials 4 to 6 chemicals $1,415 $1,460 FDFCPI17 Hazardous Materials 7 or more chemicals $2,128 $2,196 FDFCPI18 High Piled Combustible Materials $1,200 $1,239 FDFCPI19 Hot-Work Operations $630 $650 FDFCPI20 Industrial Baking/Drying Oven $2,484 $2,564 FDFCPI21 Liquid Gas Fueled Vehicles in Assembly Buildings $1,129 $1,165 FDFCPI22 Liquefied Petroleum Gases > 5 gallons $630 $650 FDFCPI23 Lumber Yard $701 $724 FDFCPI24 Manufacturing/Industrial Storage Occupancy $1,058 $1,092FDFCPI25 Magnesium Working $701 $724 FDFCPI26 Motor Vehicle Fuel Dispensing Stations $630 $650 FDFCPI27 Pyrotechnical Special Effects Material $1,344 $1,387 FDFCPI28 Refrigeration Equipment $2,342 $2,417 FDFCPI29 Spraying/Dipping $701 $724 Fire Fees , 35 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 Unit

FIRE FEES
FDFCPI30 Tent/Canopy/Temporary Air Supported Structure $345 $356 FDFCPI31 Elevator Rescue Service $552 $569 FDFCPI32 Missed appointment NA NAFDFCPI33 Re-inspections (Engine or Truck Company) $552 $569 per hourFDFCPI35 High Rise Occupancy $2,342 $2,417 FDFCPI36 Hospital Occupancy $1,200 $1,239 FDFCPI37 Hotel or Motel Occupancy $1,200 $1,239 FDFCPI38 Private School Occupancy $1,200 $1,239 FDFCPI39 Public School Occupancy $1,200 $1,239 per inspectionFDFCPI40 Key Box $142 $146 FDFCPI41 Failure to obtain fire construction permit Double Permit Fee Double Permit Fee FDFCPI42 AB-38 Defensible Space Inspection $202 $209 Administration Citations for Violations of the Uniform Fire Code FDAVIO01 First Violation Varies Varies EachFDAVIO02 Second violation within 12 month period 125 % of fine listed 125 % of fine listed EachFDAVIO03 Third and subsequent violation within 12 month period 150% of fine listed 150% of fine listed EachFDAVIO04 Use, possession, storage, sale, or manufacturing of fireworks
$77 $80 Each
FDAVIO05 Delinquent fines 10% of amount due to City,
or 10% of the amount of the
fine remaining unpaid to the
City if a portion of the fine
amount was timely paid
10% of amount due to City,
or 10% of the amount of the
fine remaining unpaid to the
City if a portion of the fine
amount was timely paid
FDAVIO06 Interest 1/2 of 1% per month, pro
rata
1/2 of 1% per month, pro
rata
Fire Fees , 36 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 Unit UTILITY RATESNew Meter Installation
NMI-001 New Meters: 3/4" $422 $436 Minimum Fee - Plus costs over base feeNMI-005 New Meters: 1" $422 $436 Minimum Fee - Plus costs over base feeNMI-010 New Meters: 1" with 1" line $2,856 $2,948 Refundable Deposit - Less: Cost, plus 20% installation Fee
NMI-015 New Meters: 1 1/2" with 1 1/2" line $3,110 $3,210 Refundable Deposit - Less: Cost, plus 20% installation Fee
NMI-020 New Meters: 1 1/2" $887 $916 Minimum Fee - Plus costs over base feeNMI-025 New Meters: 2" $1,784 $1,841 Minimum Fee - Plus costs over base feeNMI-030 New Meters: 2" with 2" line $3,497 $3,609 Refundable Deposit - Less: Cost, plus 20% installation Fee
NMI-040 New: 4" Fire Line Applicant to contract with a cityapproved contractor for installation of fire
service with a city approved
backflow prevention assembly
Applicant to contract with a cityapproved contractor for installation of fire
service with a city approved
backflow prevention assembly
NMI-045 New Meters: 4" or greater with new service lateral Applicant to contract with a cityapproved contractor for the full cost of
installation, plus the cost of the
water meter and AMI hardware.

Applicant to contract with a cityapproved contractor for the full cost of
installation, plus the cost of the
water meter and AMI hardware.

Other Meter ChargesPortable Water Meter Rental $164 $170 Minimum Fee - Plus costs over base fee Portable Water Meter Deposit $2,630 $2,714 Refundable Deposit - Less: damage, rental fee, and consumption
Relocation of Existing Meter $2,578 $2,661 Up to 1" meter + abandon old service Relocation of Existing Meter $2,578 $2,661 Up to 1 1/2" meter + abandon old serviceRelocation of Existing Meter $2,578 $2,661 Up to 2" meter + abandon old service Reinstall Meter at prior locationReinstall Meter $128 $132 5/8", 3/4", & 1" meters (each occasion)Reinstall Meter $128 $132 1 1/2" & 2" meters (each occasion) Utilities ,Page 37 of 40
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 Unit

UTILITY RATES
Other Fees & ServicesOwner Request for Vacation Shut Off $293 $303 Per requestAfter Hours Water Delinquent Turn On $293 $303 Per delinquent shut off/on24 Hour Notice for Turn Off NEW $51 Per occasionUnauthorized Xonnection to City Line $2,788 $2,877 Fine per citation Plus estimated commodity charge
Unauthorized Connection to Fire Hydrant $2,788 $2,877 Fine per citation Plus estimated commodity charge
Unauthorized Use or Alteration of Water Meter $2,788 $2,877 Fine per citation Plus estimated commodity charge
Water Meter Testing $128 $132 Fee for testing, more than 2% error rateSale of Excess Water to Other Municipalities Based on specific negotiationsUtility Account Establishment Fee $33 $34 One time fee, non-refundableDeposit for New Water Service $79 $250 The deposit will be used to offset the last billAfter Hours Service initiation/Termination Fee $121 $125 Per after hours service requestFire Flow Testing NEW $400 Per request Sewer
SWR005 Sewer Permit $109 $113 Minimum Permit Fee
Other Sewer Fees
SWR010 Sewer Connection Fee $424 $437 Per connectionSWR015 Sewer Dye test $322 $333 Per requestSWR020 Sewer Stoppage Investigation $257 $265 Per investigation.SWR025 Saddle Main Line $257 $265 Per request (includes two inspections )SWR030 Residential Sewer Connection $257 $265 Per request Utilities ,Page 38 of 40
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027

UTILITY RATES
Water Charges
Meter Size MONTHLY CHARGE
5/8", 3/4" $50.03 $49.43 Per connection per bill1" $62.44 $61.61 Per connection per bill1-1/2" $93.47 $92.06 Per connection per bill2" $130.70 $128.60 Per connection per bill3" $248.59 $244.31 Per connection per bill4" $422.32 $414.83 Per connection per bill Low Income Discount:

Meter Size MONTHLY CHARGE
5/8", 3/4" $32.56 $32.23 Per connection per bill1" $40.64 $40.23 Per connection per bill1-1/2" $60.83 $60.22 Per connection per bill2" $85.07 $84.22 Per connection per bill3" $161.80 $160.18 Per connection per bill4" $274.88 $272.13 Per connection per bill Infrastructure Fixed Charge
Meter Size MONTHLY CHARGE
5/8", 3/4" $25.48 $26.50 Per connection per bill1" $42.46 $44.17 Per connection per bill1-1/2" $84.91 $88.33 Per connection per bill2" $135.86 $141.33 Per connection per bill3" $297.17 $309.17 Per connection per bill4" $534.92 $556.50 Per connection per bill Utility Rates, Page 39 of 40
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027

UTILITY RATES
Variable Charge
All CustomersTier 1 $3.62 $3.63 Per 100 cu. Ft. of water (1 unit)Tier 2 $5.00 $5.73 Per 100 cu. Ft. of water (1 unit) Sewer Charges-Fixed
Customer ClassResidential $22.36 $23.25 Monthly ChargeNon-Residential Commercial $15.30 $15.92 Monthly Charge Institutional $15.30 $15.92 Monthly Charge Sewer Charges-Variable
Non-Residential Commercial $0.97 $1.01 Cost per CCF Institutional $0.97 $1.01 Cost per CCF Utility Rates, Page 40 of 40

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE

FEE SCHEDULE
FY 2026-2027
Note: This Fee Schedule does not include all fees, rates, or charges that may be imposed by the City of Sierra Madre. Examples of excluded items include, but are not limited to, development impact fees, utility rates and connection fees, fees imposed by and passed through to other agencies, and punitive fines and penalties.

Table of Contents

FEE SCHEDULE PAGE
Business License & Miscellaneous Fees 2
Planning and Zoning Fees 3
Construction Permit Fees 8
Building and Safety Permit Fees 13
Public Facilities Fees 16
Public Works Fees 17
Library Fees 19
Facility Rental Fees 20
Field, Park, Garden Plot, and Banner Fees 22
Film Permit Fees 24
Special Event Fees 26
Police Fees 28
Fire Fees 32
Utilities & Utility Rates 35
Many of the fees listed in the Master Fee Schedule are applied on an hourly basis and are structured to recover the full cost of service for each activity type. The City will apply the following hourly rate against recorded time to determine the fee amount owed by each applicant. Hourly rates from other departments may also apply if staff from those other departments perform work on a specific application or request for service. Additionally, the City will pass-through to the applicant any discrete costs incurred from the use of external service providers if required to process the specific application. The City may impose a contract administration fee of 15% on the value of contracted services.

For services requested of City staff which have no fee listed in this Master Fee Schedule, the City Manager or the City Manager's designee shall determine the appropriate fee based on the following hourly rate for staff time involved in the service or activity.
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Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit

ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Annual Business License Fees
New Business License Issuance
3122 Home Occupation $221 $228 $7 3.20% per year
Multiple All Other Businesses $82 $85 $3 3.20% per yearMultiple Fixed Place of Business $443 $457 $14 3.20% per year 3124 Pre-Issuance Inspection (New Fixed Place) $83 $86 $3 3.20% each Business License Renewal
Annual Renewal for All Business License $82 $85 $3 3.20% per yearListed Above License/Permit Fees - Other
City Contractor Business License
CON001 a) New $82 $85 $3 3.20% each
CONR01 b) Renewal $82 $85 $3 3.20% each
3300 SB 1186 DSA Fee $4 $4 $0 0.00% Per State, Assembly Bill No.2164
3116 Solicitor Permit $82 $85 $3 3.20% per person, per day Miscellaneous Fees
Reproduction Fees
a) Copying and/or Printing $0.26 $0.25 ($0) -3.19% per pageb) Copying Flash Drive $10 $4 ($6) -61.28% each Returned Check/ACH Fees
a) Returned Check $40; plus bank fees $40; plus bank fees each b) Returned ACH Item $40; plus bank fees $40; plus bank fees each Trash Compactor Message Board Advertisements
- 30 day period $166 $172 $5 3.20% per 30 days - Each Additional - 30 day period $88 $88 $0 0.22% per 30 days - Each Additional message board (up to 2 boards) $88 $88 $0 0.22% each message board Other Fees
Garage Sale Application $21 $21 $1 3.20% per weekendCollections 10% 10% per month; max of 100% of original fee
Credit Card Surcharge Actual Cost Actual Cost
ADMIN
STAFF
Administrative Services Staff $112 $115 $4 3.20% per hour Business License & Misc., 2 of 38
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit

PLANNING AND ZONING FEES
Zoning FeesDesign Review Permit Application
DRP001 a) Preliminary/Ministerial/Administrative Design Review Permit $3,616 $3,606 ($9) -0.26% eachDRP005 b) Standard $6,353 $6,324 ($29) -0.46% each Conditional Use Permit Application
CU001 a) Minor $3,295 $3,274 ($21) -0.65% eachCU005 b) Standard $6,115 $6,077 ($38) -0.63% each Hillside Development Permit Application
HDP001 a) Administrative Hillside Development Permit $3,616 $3,606 ($9) -0.26% eachHDP005 b) Standard $10,000 Deposit against Actual Cost;
plus
15% processing fee
$10,000 Deposit
against Actual Cost;
plus
15% processing fee
each
Variance Application
VAR001 a) Minor $3,616 $3,606 ($9) -0.26% eachVAR005 b) Standard $6,353 $6,324 ($29) -0.46% each Accessory Dwelling Unit Application
PZ025 Accessory Dwelling Unit - Application completeness and administrative records
$2,320 $712 ($1,608) -69.31% each
Appeal for incomplete ADU application determinations 75% of Original Filing Fee
each
Other
CU010 Entitlement Modification 75% of Original Filing
Fee
75% of Original Filing
Fee
each
CU015 Entitlement Extension $393 $377 ($16) -3.96% eachPZ030 Zoning Verification Letter $527 $514 ($13) -2.44% eachAPPEAL Appeals for Administrative Design Review Permit Reduced Fee if successful in the appeal by property owner $500 $500 $0 0.00% APPEAL Appeal to Planning Commission 75% of Original Filing Fee
75% of Original Filing
Fee
each
CU020 Appeals to City Council 50% of Original Filing
Fee
50% of Original Filing
Fee
each
Planning Zoning Subdivison, 3 of 38
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit

PLANNING AND ZONING FEES
CU021 Appeals to City Council by Non-Applicant 75% of original filing fee up to $1,000
75% of original filing
fee up to $1,000
each
NF020 Appeal Associated Noticing Publication and Postage $155 $155 $0 0.00% eachFM001 Fire Code Officer/Fire Marshal Review $564 $582 $18 3.20% each Deposit Requirement 100% of Estimated
Cost and Processing
Fee
100% of Estimated
Cost and Processing
Fee
General Amendments Application
PZ001 Zone Change Application $10,816 $10,592 ($224) -2.07% eachPZ005 General Plan Amendment $10,816 $10,592 ($224) -2.07% eachPZ010 Municipal Code Text Amendment $9,886 $9,496 ($390) -3.94% eachMP001 Master Plan $14,617 $13,797 ($820) -5.61% eachSP001 Specific Plan $16,197 $15,213 ($984) -6.08% each Minor Modification No Fee Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Wireless Facilities Application
WIRE MMOD Minor Modification to Wireless Facilities $2,479 $2,453 ($26) -1.06% eachWIRENEW New Wireless Facilities $6,115 $6,077 ($38) -0.63% each Planning Zoning Subdivison, 4 of 38
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PLANNING AND ZONING FEES
WIRESM1-5 New Small Cell Wireless Facilities (1 to 5 Units) $517 $533 $17 3.20% eachWIRESM+5 New Small Cell Wireless Facilities (each additional >5) $103 $107 $3 3.20% each WIREAP Small Cell site annual right-of-way access annual permit renewal Fee (per site)
$279 $288 $9 3.20% each
Home Occupation Permits
PZ015 a) Non-Discretionary $103 $113 $10 9.39% eachPZ020 b) Administrative Discretionary Application $589 $602 $13 2.24% each Environmental Fees (adjusted based State and County Fee) EVN030 Fish and Wildlife Fee (State) ‐ EIR Filing $4,123.50 $4,227.50 $104 2.52% Per StateEVN035 Fish and Wildlife Fee (State) ‐ Negative declaration filing $2,968.75 $3,043.75 $75 2.53% Per StateEVN040 Fish and Wildlife Fee (State) ‐ Mitigated Negative declaration filing $2,968.75 $3,043.75 $75 2.53% Per StateEVN045 Fish and Wildlife Fee Exemption $75 $25 ($50) -66.67% Per CountyEVN001 Categorical Exemption $372 $382 $10 2.72% each CEQA Technical Advisory Review for which no fee is specificallyindicated NEW Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
EVN005 Initial Study Review - Negative Declaration $3,853 $3,838 ($15) -0.39% eachEVN010 Initial Study Review - Mitigated Negative Declaration $7,500 $7,470 ($30) -0.39% eachEVN015 Environmental Impact Report Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
EVN020 Geotechnical Report Review Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
EVN025 VMT Screening Review $310 $320 $10 3.20% per unitEVN026 Parking Analysis Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
Tree Fees
Tree Protection Plan Review for Natural Resources Commission $194 $349 $155 79.90% eachArborist Plan Review NEW Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
each
Tree Trimming Permit, Noticing Required No Fee Permit $221 eachTree Removal /Replacment Permit, Noticing Required NEW Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
each
Tree Report/Review/Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated NEW Actual Cost; plus each Noticing Fees
Noticing Publication and Postage
Planning Zoning Subdivison, 5 of 38
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PLANNING AND ZONING FEES
NF001 a) Administrative Review Only $609 $626 $17 2.71% eachNF005 b) Planning Commission, City Council $1,116 $1,071 ($45) -4.00% eachNF010 Newspaper Noticing $671 $705 $34 5.00% each Sign Permit
SGN001 a) Temporary $713 $702 ($11) -1.51% eachSGN005 b) Temporary - Admin Review $775 $776 $1 0.16% eachSGN010 c) Administrative Review Required $775 $776 $1 0.16% eachSGN015 d) Planning Commission Review Required $1,488 $1,495 $7 0.50% each Historic Preservation
MILL001 Mills Act Application $2,417 $2,413 ($4) -0.17% eachHD001 Historic Landmark Dedication or de-designation $3,616 $3,580 ($35) -0.98% each Certificate of Appropriateness No Fee Permit No Fee Permit DEM005 Discretionary Demolition Permit Fee $1,188 $1,183 ($5) -0.42% each Temporary Use Fees
Temporary Use Permit:

TU005 All Other Uses Not Linked to a Special Event
or Civic Event
$475 $502 $27 5.64% each
Water Efficient Landscapes
WELO PC a) Water Efficient Landscape Plan Check Fee $1,405 $1,430 $25 1.79% eachWELO PERMT b) Landscape Permit and Inspection Fee $971 $991 $20 2.06% each Copies and Print Services
OTH030 Copy of General Plan Land Use / Zoning Map (11x17 Size)
$2 $2 $0 3.20% per page
Other Fees
OTH005 Request for Public Facilities Fee Reduction/Waiver $2,004 $1,975 ($29) -1.45% eachOTH010 Pre Development /Filing Application Review $1,477 $1,460 ($17) -1.16% each OTH015 Request for Planning Consultation or Letter $331 $329 ($2) -0.47% per request VACANT Vacant Property Registration Fee $310 $358 $48 15.52% each Subdivision Fees
PZ060.1 Subdivision Parcel Map/Urban Lot Split Prefiling $1,477 $1,460 ($17) -1.15% eachPZ060 Subdivision Tract Map Prefiling $10,000 Deposit against Actual Cost;
plus
15% processing fee
$10,000 Deposit
against Actual Cost;
plus
15% processing fee
PZ055.1 Parcel Map - Urban Lot Split $6,053 $6,093 $40 0.66% each Planning Zoning Subdivison, 6 of 38
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit

PLANNING AND ZONING FEES
PZ055 Parcel Map - Tentative/Vesting Tentative $8,491 $8,362 ($129) -1.52% eachPZ050 Tract Map - Tentative/Vesting Tentative Actual Cost + 15% Actual Cost + 15% each Certificate of Compliance NEW $329 each
PZ070 Final Parcel Map Review, subdivision resulting into 4 parcels or less $5,971 $5,851 ($120) -2.01% each Final Tract Map Review, subdivision resulting into more than 4 parcels Actual Cost + 15% Actual Cost + 15% each PZ075 Map Extension $1,302 $1,294 ($8) -0.58% eachPZ080 Map Amendment $7,892 $7,977 $85 1.08% eachPZ035 Lot Line Adjustment Application and Review $6,053 $6,093 $40 0.65% eachPZ040 Lot Merger Application and Review $2,830 $2,805 ($25) -0.90% each Deposit Requirement 100% of Estimated
Cost and processing
fee
100% of Estimated
Cost and processing
fee
each
Street/Address Assignments
ADDRESS001 Street Address assignment or change $119 $257 $138 116.34% eachADDRESS002 Street Name assignment or change $393 $439 $46 11.84% each

STAFF HOURLY RATE
DEVSTAFF Planning & Community Preservation Staff $256 $264 $8 3.20% per hourPWSTAFF Public Works Engineering Staff $228 $236 $7 3.20% per hour DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS Deposits will be
required to
begin work; based
upon estimated time
to complete project
Deposits will be
required to
begin work; based
upon estimated time
to complete project
Planning Zoning Subdivison, 7 of 38
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit

CONSTRUCTION FEES
PC001 Building Plan Check Fees
Plan Check (Valuation $1 to $4,000)
PC002 Base Fee $874.95 $902.95 $28 3.20% eachPC003 Plan Check (Valuation $4,001 to $12,000) $1,510.98 to $1,692.84 $1,559.33 to $1,747.01 each Base Fee (first $4,000) $1,485.00 $1,532.52 $48 3.20%Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $4,000, up to and including $12,000) $25.98 $26.81 $1 3.20%
PC003.4 Plan Check (Valuation 12,001 to 25,000) $1,718.98 to $2,030.74 $1,773.99 to $2,095.72 each Base Fee (first $12,000) $1,693.00 $1,747.18 $54 3.20%Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $12,000, up to and including $25,000) $25.98 $26.81 $1 3.20%
PC003.5 Plan Check (Valuation $25,001 to $50,000) 2,271.98 to $2,895.50 $2,344.68 to $2,988.16 each Base Fee (first $25,000) $2,246.00 $2,317.87 $72 3.20%Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $25,000, up to and including $50,000) $25.98 $26.81 $1 3.20%
PC004 Plan Check ( Valuation $50,001 to $100,000) $3,067.00 to $4,488.00 $3,165.14 to $4,631.62 each Base Fee (first $50,000) $3,038.00 $3,135.22 $97 3.20%Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $50,000, up to and including $100,000) $29.00 $29.93 $1 3.20%
PC004.5 Plan Check (Valuation $100,001 and Up) $4,557.19 and up $4,703.02 and up each Base Fee (first $100,000) $4,536.00 $4,681.15 $145 3.20%Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $100,000, no limit) $21.19 $21.87 $1 3.20%
PC005 Plan Check after 3rd Review Actual Cost ; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost ; plus
15% processing fee
per hour
PC007 Over the Counter Plan Check
Minimum fee (2 hours of review) $616.70 $636.44 $20 3.20% eachReview beyond 2 hours $308.35 $318.22 $10 3.20% per hour PC007.5 Plan Check Revision Fee (for building plans that have been approved and while a project is under construction)
Actual Cost ; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost ; plus
15% processing fee
Per 30 min.

PC008 Expedited Building Plan Check 50% additional of the Plan Check Fee
50% additional of the Plan
Check Fee
FPC001 Fire Safety Plan Check $564.02 $582.00 $18 3.19% eachNewFPC002 Expedited Fire Safety Plan Check 50% additional of the Fire Safety Plan Check Fee
50% additional of the Fire
Safety Plan Check Fee
each
Grading and Drainage Plan Checks
GRD010 Geotechnical site review (to determine if Geotechnical reports are required)
$252 $1,342 $1,090 432.43% each
GRD011 Geotechnical report, and plan review (review of intital and two addenda report)
$252 $2,251 $1,999 793.07% each
Building Plan Check service includes review of the initial building plan submittal (1st review), and up to two additional submittals of building plan revisions (2nd and 3rd reviews).

Valuation to reflect the Building Permit valuation, based on current International Code Council (ICC) Construction Permit Fees, 8 of 38
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CONSTRUCTION FEES
GRD015 Drainage Plan Review only < 500SF upon reported concerns $325 $733 $408 125.26% per permit Low Impact Development Plan Check See Public Works Fees Grading Permits/Inspections
Grading Permit up to 500 cubic yards NEW $1,174 $1,174 per permitGrading Permit 500 cubic yard to 1,000 cubic yards NEW $1,674 $1,674 per permitGrading Over 1,000 cubic yard (each additional 1,000 cubic yard) NEW $550 $550 each
GRD026 For inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated, per hour
$225 $362 $362 per request
Permit Processing Fee and Filing NEW $47 $47 each
Construction Permit Fees, 9 of 38
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CONSTRUCTION FEES
Building Permit Fees
BP001 Permit (Valuation $1 to $4,000)
Base Fee $451.42 $465.87 $14 3.20% each
BP002 Permit (Valuation $4,001 to $25,000) $905.74 to $1,980.54 $934.72 to $2,043.92 each Base Fee (first $4,000) $852.00 $879.26 $27 3.20%Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $4,000, up to and including $25,000) $53.74 $55.46 $2 3.20%
BP003 Permit (Valuation $25,001 to $50,000) $2,187.37 to $2,940.25 $2,257.37 to $3,034.34 each Base Fee (first $25,000) $2,156.00 $2,224.99 $69 3.20%Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $25,000, up to and including $50,000) $31.37 $32.37 $1 3.20%
BP004 Permit (Valuation $50,001 to $100,000) $2,990.37 to $4,527.50 $3,086.06 to $4,672.38 each Base Fee (first $50,000) $2,959.00 $3,053.69 $95 3.20%Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $50,000, up to and including $100,000) $31.37 $32.37 $1 3.20%
BP005 Permit (Valuation $100,001 and Up) $4,549.18 and up $4,694.75 and up each Base Fee (first $100,000) $4,527.00 $4,671.86 $145 3.20%Additional (for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Valuation beyond $100,000, no limit) $22.18 $22.89 $1 3.20%
Building Permits include inspection services necessary for each construction project. Additional fees may apply for re-inspections and missed inspections.a) No permit is required for the repair of a lightweight material fence.b) A building permit is required for the construction of a new lightweight material fence, e.g., wood or vinyl, not excceeding 6 feet in height of the entire project; minimum permit fee applies. c) A building permit is required for the construction of a wall or fence of any height that requires foundation work including post and/or pilaster footing, mortar and/grout; permit fee is calculated based on the valuation.

Building Permit valuation based on current International Code Council (ICC) Construction Permit Fees, 10 of 38
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit

CONSTRUCTION FEES
State Mandated Fees
California Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) Fee Mimimum 50cents BP009 a) Residential Valuation Amount X 0.0001 Valuation Amount X 0.00013 per permit, per State BP010 b) Commercial Valuation Amount X 0.0001 Valuation Amount X 0.00028 per permit, per State Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund Fee (BSASRF) Per State Senate Bill No. 1473 BP015 Permit Valuation: per permit, per State
$1-25,000 $1 $1 $0 0.00%$25,001-50,000 $2 $2 $0 0.00%$50,001-75,000 $3 $3 $0 0.00%$75,001-100,000 $4 $4 $0 0.00% BP016 Every $25,000 or fraction thereof above $100,000 Add $1 Add $1BP020 Division of the State Architect Construction-Related Acceissibility Program Fee (State Senate Bill No. 1186) $4 $4 per permit, per State Miscellaneous New Construction Fees
PC020 Modification to Plan Check or Permit Actual Cost ; plus 15% processing fee Actual Cost ; plus 15% processing fee each PC026 90-Day Extension of Plan Check or Permit $296.47 $305.96 $9 3.20% eachOC001 Certificate of Occupancy/Temporary C of O $274.78 $283.57 $9 3.20% each General Plan Update Fee Building Permit Fee
Amount X 0.024
Building Permit Fee
Amount X 0.024 per permit
Release of Recorded Covenant NEW $360 $360 each
Construction Permit Fees, 11 of 38
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit

CONSTRUCTION FEES

STAFF HOURLY RATE
DEVSTAFF Planning & Community Preservation Staff $256.18 $264.38 $8 3.20% per hour PWSTAFF Public Works Engineering Staff $228.29 $235.60 $7 3.20% per hour DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS Deposits will be required to
begin work; based upon
estimated time to complete
project
Deposits will be required to
begin work; based upon
estimated time to complete
project
Construction Permit Fees, 12 of 38
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit Building and Safety Fees
Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical
ELE001/MEC001/PLB001ELE001/MEC001/PLB001
a) 1 - 5 Items/Fixtures $393 $405 $13 3.20% each
ELE001/MEC001/PLB001
b) 6 - 10 Items/Fixtures $702 $725 $22 3.20% each
ELE001/MEC001/PLB001
c) 11 - 15 Items/Fixtures $1,011 $1,044 $32 3.20% each
ELE001/MEC001/PLB001
d) 16 - 20 Items/Fixtures $1,321 $1,363 $42 3.20% each
ELE001/MEC001/PLB001
e) 21 - 25 Items/Fixtures $1,630 $1,682 $52 3.20% each
ELE001/MEC001/PLB001
f) 26 or More Items/Fixtures $1,940 $2,002 $62 3.20% each Other Plumbing Permits/Inspections
Pool Related Inspections:

PLB005 a) Swimming Pool Piping $660 $681 $21 3.20% eachPLB010 b) P-Trap for Pool $351 $362 $11 3.20% each Sewer/Septic Related Inspections: $0
PLB015 a) House Sewer Connecting To Public Sewer $351 $362 $11 3.20% eachPLB020 b) All Other Sewer/Septic Inspections $660 $681 $21 3.20% eachPLB025 Full Water Piping System $660 $681 $21 3.20% eachFSP001 13D Fire Sprinkler Permit/Inspection $915 $944 $29 3.20% each Other Electrical Permits/Inspections
ELE020 Motors & AC Units - (Over 10HP) $351 $362 $11 3.20% each, plus $12 per branch
ELE030 Service Panel Upgrade $351 $362 $11 3.20% each
ELE035 Residential Solar $450 $450 $0 0.00% Per State. Assembly Bill No.1414
Residential Solar over 15 kW $450 plus $15/kW over 15kW $450 plus $15/kW over 15kW Per State. Assembly Bill No.1414
Solar Re-Installation NEW $225 $225
Energy Storage NEW Per fixture based on ELE001 each
Commercial Solar NEW $1,000 $1,000 Per State. Assembly
Bill No.1414
Commercial Solar over 50 kW NEW $1000 plus $7/kW 51kW to 250kW
$5/kW above 250kW
$1000 plus $7/kW 51kW to
250kW
$5/kW above 250kW
Per State. Assembly
Bill No.1414
Fire Alarm System Permit/Inspection (non fire marshal)
NEW $582 $582
Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Permits are each separate Building Permit Categories in which multiple inspections may occur. Inspections Bundle fees are based on number of inspections within a given Building Permit Category. (1) Includes air handling units, compressors, boilers, forced air units, furnaces, hoods, fans, vents, bathtubs, dishwashers, drinking fountains, laundry tubs, lawn sprinklers, piping alterations, showers, sinks, toilets, vac breakers, washbasins, water heaters, water softeners, home appliances, heating appliances, branch circuits, motors and AC units, outlets, fixtures, battery energy storage systems, generators, and residential EV chargers.(2) When calculating fees, each ten branch circuits shall be considered one item, and each twenty outlets or fixtures shall be considered one item.

Bldg and Safety Fees, 13 of 38
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit ELE045 Non-SFR Electrical EV Charging Station Plan
Check Fee
$634 $655 $20 3.20% each
ELE040 Temporary Power Pole $196 $203 $6 3.20% each pole Re-Roof Only Permits and Inspections
Re-Roof up to 20 squares NEW $266 $266 each
Re-Roof over 20 squares to 50 squares NEW $413 $413 each Re-Roof each additional 50 squares over 50 squares NEW $292 $292 each
Permit Processing Fee and Filing NEW $47 $47 each
Bldg and Safety Fees, 14 of 38
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit Other
BI001 Building Special Inspection (Pre-Inspection) $537 $554 $17 3.20% eachCODE001 Code Case Inspection $436 $450 $14 3.20% eachBP030 Request for Re-Inspection (no show or additoinal inspection)
$196 $203 $6 3.20%
Field Consultation - Per hour after first 15min - in 15 min increments Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
Office Consultation - Per hour after first 15min - in 15 min increments Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
Correspondence request - Per hour after first 15min - in 15 min increments Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
Request for City Council or Commission Action Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
Public Works Administrative Plan Review Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee each
OTH040 Consulting and Field Inspection Request Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS Deposits will be required to begin work; based upon estimated time
to complete project
Deposits will be required to begin
work; based upon estimated time
to complete project
DEM001 C&D Waste Management Plan Fee $293 $303 $9 3.20% each Demolition Inspections NEW $292 $292 eachDemolition Application Fee and Filing NEW $47 $47 eachPerformance Security Deposit NEW Lesser of 3% of the project valuation or $10,000
Lesser of 3% of the project
valuation or $10,000
Per SMMC 8.13.050
CODEENF Commencing Work Without a Permit Double Fee Double Fee each Impound of shared mobile devices $158 $163 $5 3.20% eachSTAFF HOURLY RATE DEVSTAFF Planning & Community Preservation Staff $256 $264 $8 3.20% per hourPWSTAFF Public Works Engineering Staff $228 $236 $7 3.20% per hour DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS Deposits will be required to begin work; based upon estimated time
to complete project
Deposits will be required to begin
work; based upon estimated time
to complete project
Bldg and Safety Fees, 15 of 38
Land Use
General Government Library
Public Safety
Parks (Quimby) Traffic Water Sewer TOTAL
ResidentialSingle Family  3,833.74 2,219.43 2,998.02 20,050.98 7,853.67 18,358.37 21,079.23 $76,393.44 Multi Family $2,388.68 $1,383.70 $1,868.21 $12,499.87 $6,281.67 $7,625.17 $5,249.18 $37,296.47 NonresidentialCommercial $928.82 $0.00 $722.74 $0.00 $19,513.59 $4,866.22 $4,309.79 $30,341.16Office $1,235.60 $0.00 $964.79 $0.00 $17,220.11 $4,866.22 $4,309.79 $28,596.51Industrial $619.92 $0.00 $482.39 $0.00 $6,290.13 $4,047.01 $3,590.43 $15,029.88 2026‐2027 PUBLIC FACILITIES FEE RATE SCHEDULE
Public Facilities Fee, 16 of 38
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit

PUBLIC WORKS FEES

PUBLIC WORKS FEES FOR GRADING/DRAINAGE/LID PLANS
NEWLID
Low Imapct Development plan review, PW Inspections for LID MS4 Reporting Geotechnical report, and plan review (review of intital and two addenda report) $252 $2,251 $1,999 793.07% each
Street/Curb/Pavement/Drive Way Fees
SC001 Preliminary Project Review $192 $198 $6 3.20% per project SC005 Curb Drain/Parkway Culvert $192 $198 $6 3.20% per permitSC010 Driveway Approach $325 $336 $10 3.20% per permitSC020 Curb and Gutter $325 $336 $10 3.20% per permit Excavation
SC025 Paved $246 $254 $8 3.20% per permitSC030 Unpaved $219 $226 $7 3.20% per permit SC040 Sidewalk Improvement $187 $193 $6 3.20% per permit Public Improvement Inspection Fees
Public Improvement Inspection (Project Valuation) Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
per project
Continuous Inspection (Contract) Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
per project
Public Improvement Inspection Deposit $10,000 deposit against costs
$10,000 deposit against
costs
per project
Improvement Construction - Plan Check Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
per project
Extension Fee
PI010 Review of Project Extension Request Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee per request Public Works Fees, 17 of 38
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit

PUBLIC WORKS FEES
Encroachment Fees
EN001 Crane Operation/Lane Blockage $154 $159 $5 3.20% per permitEN005 Fence or Wall $119 $123 $4 3.20% per permitEN010 Irrigation $119 $123 $4 3.20% per permitEN015 Lighting or Minor Structures $59 $61 $2 3.20% per permitEN020 Material Storage $59 $61 $2 3.20% per permitEN025 Oversize Load $59 $61 $2 3.20% per permitEN030 Scaffolding $340 $351 $11 3.20% per permitEN035 Standard/Enhanced Sidewalk Dining $179 $184 $6 3.20% per permitEN036 Street Patios Permit $8 $9 $0 3.20% per square foot EN040 Sidewalk Sale $9 $10 $0 3.20% per permitEN045 Street Closure $312 $322 $10 3.20% per permitEN050 Sign $59 $61 $2 3.20% per permitEN055 Trash Bin/Temporary Storage $59 $61 $2 3.20% per permit Tree Fees
LS010 Commission Review $179 $184 $6 3.20% each
ST006 Tree Replacement/Mitigation Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee each Other
FOG001 FOG permit Annual Inspection $358 $370 $11 3.20% annuallyFOG005 FOG Reinspection Fee $119 $123 $4 3.20% per permitFOG010 Sewer Cleaning Fee $458 $472 $15 3.20% annually NPD001 NPDES Illicit Discharge Response Fee $321 $332 $10 3.20% each DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS Deposits will be required
to begin work; based
upon estimated time to
complete project
Deposits will be required
to begin work; based
upon estimated time to
complete project

STAFF HOURLY RATE
PWSTAFF Public Works Engineering Staff $175 $180 $6 3.20% per hour Public Works Fees, 18 of 38
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit
LIBRARY FEESMiscellaneousFlash Drive Purchase $4 $4 $0 3.20% eachPhotocopies/Prints (Black and White)* $0.10 $0.25 $0 150.00% each Photocopies/Prints (Color)* $0.20 $0.25 $0 25.00% each*First 10 pages free with new wireless print services. Material ReplacementContainer Replacement - Covers, CD, DVD, Tapes $2 $2 $0 3.20% eachReplacement of Materials Fee $1 $1 $0 3.20% a) Administrative Processing Fee (non-periodical) $5 $5 $0 3.20% eachb) Administrative Processing Fee (periodical) $0 eachc) Material Replacement Cost Periodicals - Adult collection $5 $5 $0 3.20% each Periodicals - Children and Young Adult collection $3 $3 $0 3.20% each All Other Materials Cost of Item+Admin Fee Cost of Item+Admin Fee each Damaged MaterialsDamaged Pages or Parts $1 $1 $0 3.20% eachArchival FeesReproduction Fee - Scanned Digital Image $5 $10 $5 93.61% eachArchival Usea) Books, Catalogues, Periodicals:i) For-Profit $66 $68 $2 3.20% per imageii) Non-Profit $15 $16 $0 3.20% per imageb) Film, Video, TV, Digital Media, Online Use:i) For-Profit $93 $96 $3 3.20% per imageii) Non-Profit $23 $23 $1 3.20% per imagec) Slide Show/Display Image:i) For-Profit $26 $27 $1 3.20% per imageii) Non-Profit $5 $5 $0 3.20% per imaged) Loan Processing (Repositories or Institutions) $33 $34 $1 3.20% per loan processed STAFF HOURLY RATELibrary Staff - Full-Time $145 $149 $5 3.20% per hourLibrary Staff - Part-Time $67 $69 $2 3.20% per hour Library Fees , 19 of 38
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit
FACILITY RENTAL FEES ***Hart Park HouseA) Daily Rental Private Flat Rate $262 $271 $8 3.20% Private <2 Hour Block $99 $102 $3 3.20% Non Profit Flat Rate $198 $205 $6 3.20% Non Profit <2 Hour Block $99 $102 $3 3.20%B) Continual Use 1) Non Profit (Monthly) $317 $327 $10 3.20% annually 2) All Others (Weekly) $1,317 $1,359 $42 3.20% annuallyCity Council Chambers: Private Flat Rate $262 $271 $8 3.20% Private <2 Hour Block $99 $102 $3 3.20% Non Profit Flat Rate $198 $205 $6 3.20% Non Profit <2 Hour Block $99 $102 $3 3.20%Mary Tumilty Community RoomA) Daily Rental Private Flat Rate NEW $271 $271 Private <2 Hour Block NEW $102 $102 Non Profit Flat Rate NEW $205 $205 Non Profit <2 Hour Block NEW $102 $102B) Continual Use 1) Non Profit (Monthly) NEW $327 $327 annually 2) All Others (Weekly) NEW $1,359 $1,359 annuallyEMT (If Required/Requested) $104 $171 $67 63.90% per hourFacility Attendant (if required/requested) - Required for opening/closing facilities $112 $115 $4 3.20% per hour
Security Deposit $296 $306 $9 3.20% per rental;
refundable, less damages
Facility Rental Fees , 20 of 38
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit
FACILITY RENTAL FEES ***
Cancellation Fee:A) Cancellation 30 or More Days Prior to Event 15% of deposit retained
15% of deposit
retained
each
B) Cancellation Less than 30 Days Prior to Event 50% of deposit retained
50% of deposit
retained
each
$0 #DIV/0!
Recreation Staff - Full Time $114 $117 $4 3.20% per hourRecreation Staff - Part Time $32 $33 $1 3.20% per hourPublic Works Maintenance Staff $103 $107 $3 3.20% per hour*** Fees for Leagues and Other Organizations requesting frequent use of fields or parks may be subject to Special Use Agreements negotiated at terms and rates not included in this schedule.

Facility Rental Fees , 21 of 38
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit
FIELD, PARK, GARDEN PLOT RENTAL, AND BANNER FEES ***Field Rental FeesBall Field - Lighted fieldA) Local Organization/Non-Profit - 2 Hour Minimum $66 $68 $2 3.20% per hourB) Private Group/Individuals - 2 Hour Minimum $117 $120 $4 3.20% per hourBall Field - Unlighted fieldA) Local Organization/Non-Profit2 Hour Minimum $39 $41 $1 3.20% per hour
B) Private Group/Individuals2 Hour Minimum
$71 $74 $2 3.20% per hour
Basketball, Pickleball, Tennis, and Volleyball Courts(no minimum, lights or no lights) $21 $21 $1 3.20% per hourPark Rental FeesPark Rental A) 1 - 100 People:1) Local Organization/Non-Profit $66 $68 $2 3.20% per day2) Private Group/Individuals $119 $123 $4 3.20% per dayB) More than 100 People:1) Local Organization/Non-Profit $262 $271 $8 3.20% per day2) Private Group/Individuals $395 $407 $13 3.20% per dayEMT - if requested/required $164 $171 $7 4.11% per hour Field Park Garden Fees , 22 of 38
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit
FIELD, PARK, GARDEN PLOT RENTAL, AND BANNER FEES ***
Community Garden Plot FeesCommunity Garden PlotQuarterly Rental - half plot $46 $48 $1 3.20% per quarterDeposit/Cleaning Fee NEW $107 $107 per applicationBanner FeesBanner Hanging and Removal - Non-Profit Groups Only $295 $305 $9 3.20% per week
Downtown District Street Light Pole BannerHanging and Removal $1,752 $1,808 $56 3.20% per request
Memorial Park Hedge Banner - Non-profit groups only
NEW $152 $152 per week
STAFF HOURLY RATERecreation Staff - Full Time $114 $117 $4 3.20% per hourRecreation Staff - Part Time $32 $33 $1 3.20% per hourPublic Works Maintenance Staff $103 $107 $3 3.20% per hour*** Fees for Leagues and Other Organizations requesting frequent use of fields or parks may be subject to Special Use Agreementsnegotiated at terms and rates not included in this schedule.(1) Outside materials may include, but are not limited to, straw/hay bales, ponies, sound systems, bounce houses, etc.

Field Park Garden Fees , 23 of 38
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit
FILM PERMIT FEES (1)(2)Still Photography ***(More than Two Cast and Crew) $355 $367 $11 3.20% per day
Film ProductionsA) First Day $1,186 $1,224 $38 3.20% per dayB) Each Additional Day $889 $918 $28 3.20% per day -Nonprofit/StudentA) First Day $517 $533 $17 3.20% per dayB) Each Additional Day $258 $267 $8 3.20% per dayProductions are required to pay for City Staff Time Fully burdened hourly rate for all staff time
Fully burdened hourly rate
for all staff time
per hour
Use of City Facilities $652 $673 $21 3.20% per dayUse of City Parking Stalls $18 $18 $1 3.20% per stall, per dayRefundable Deposit $2,465 against cost $2544 against cost Film Permit Fees, 24 of 38
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit
FILM PERMIT FEES (1)(2)
Violation of Hour Restrictions: Per Production Vehicle $1,390 $1,435 $44 3.20% per hour Per Personal Vehicle $696 $719 $22 3.20% per hour Film Monitor $232 $240 $7 3.20% per hour Police Personnel $286 $295 $9 3.20% per hour Fire Personnel $286 $295 $9 3.20% per hourSite Cleaning $8 $107 $99 1194.77% per hourSTAFF HOURLY RATERecreation Staff - Full-Time/Film Monitor $105 $117 $12 11.04% per hour Fire Staff $129 $171 $42 32.43% per hourPolice Staff $129 $208 $79 61.08% per hourPublic Works Engineering Staff $175 $235 $60 34.61% per hourPublic Works Maintenance Staff $97 $107 $10 10.19% per hourDEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS Deposits will be required to begin work; based upon
estimated time to complete
project
Deposits will be required to
begin work; based upon
estimated time to complete
project
(1) Fees shown do not include fees required for traffic, fire, and police safety services provided by the City. Fees for these services will be billed at the fully-burdened hourly rates shown in this fee schedule.The City Manager, or the City Manager's designee shall provide the hourly rates for assistance from staff not represented via the fully-burdened hourly rates in this fee schedule.(2) Fees shown do not include business licensing, encroachment fees, or temporary use permit fees that may apply. *** Separate fee applies for productions anticipated to require more than forty hours of City Staff time.

Film Permit Fees, 25 of 38
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit
SPECIAL EVENT FEESRefund or Transfer of Recreation Program Fee $26 $27 $1 3.20% per requestSpecial EventsMt. Wilson Trail Race - Adult+shirt $80 $83 $3 3.20% per participant Mt. Wilson Trail Race - Youth+shirt $45 $46 $1 3.20% per participant Mt. Wilson Trail Race 5K - Adult+shirt $50 $83 $33 66.00% per participant Mt. Wilson Trail Race 5K - Youth+shirt $40 $46 $6 15.00% per participant Fourth of July - Parade Entry $32 $33 $1 3.20% eachSummer/ Seasonal Movie Series - Recommended Sponsorship $1,023 $1,055 $33 3.20% each
Concerts in the Park - Recommended Sponsorship $1,500 $2,000 $500 33.33% eachCommunity Bike Ride - Adult+tshirt $15 $16 $0 3.20% per participant Community Bike Ride - Youth+tshirt $10 $11 $0 3.20% per participant Recreation Leisure Excursions Actual Cost; plus 15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
per participant
Special Event Fees, 26 of 38
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit

SPECIAL EVENT FEES
Special Event Permit FeeLocal Non-profit: 1-100 people $74 $77 $2 3.20%Private Group/Individuals: 1-100 people $146 $150 $5 3.20%Local Non-profit: More than 100 people $288 $297 $9 3.20% Private Group/Individuals: More than 100 people $573 $592 $18 3.20% Community classes Registration Actual Cost; plus 15%
processing fee
Actual Cost; plus 15%
processing fee
per participant
STAFF HOURLY RATERecreation Staff - Full-Time $114 $117 $4 3.20% per hourRecreation Staff - Part-Time $32 $33 $1 3.20% per hourFire Staff $165 $171 $5 3.20% per hourPolice Staff $201 $208 $6 3.20% per hourPublic Works Engineering Staff $227 $235 $7 3.20% per hourPublic Works Maintenance Staff $103 $107 $3 3.20% per hourDEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS Deposits will be required to begin work; based upon
estimated time to complete
project
Deposits will be required to
begin work; based upon
estimated time to complete
project
Special Event Fees, 27 of 38
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit
POLICE FEESVehicle Related FeesVehicle Release (Abandoned, Stored, Misc.) (1) $202.26 $209.00 $7 3.33% eachVehicle Release (D.U.I. - Driver Arrested) (1) $640.87 $662.00 $21 3.30% eachVehicle Release (Repossession) $29.54 $30.00 $0 1.54% eachCitation Sign-off (Onsite) $22.73 $23.00 $0 1.21% eachReport FeesCrime ReportSM Residents NEW No Charge No ChargeNon-SM Residents NEW $0.50 $1 per pageCrime Report (Electronic) NEW $0.00 $0 No chargeNon-CrimeSM Residents NEW No Charge No ChargeNon-SM Residents NEW $0.50 $1 per pageTraffic $36 $37.00 $1 2.34% eachPhotos (Cost of Copying-Flashdrive/CD/DVDs) NEW $10.00 eachAll Other Copies $1 $0.50 ($1) -50.00% per pageFingerprinting and Letter ServicesLivescan Fingerprinting $55.68 $58.00 $2 4.17% eachInk Fingerprinting (per card) $37.50 $38.00 $1 1.34% per cardClearance Letter $29.84 $30.00 $0 0.52% eachSign FeesIllegal Sign Removal Fee (Release Of Property) $82.95 $86.00 $3 3.68% each a) Residential $42.04 $44.00 $2 4.65% b) Commercial $70.45 $73.00 $3 3.62% Police Fees, 28 of 38
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit

POLICE FEES
Response Due To False Alarm:Alarm Permit (propsed) NEW $25 $25 Anually; Registration of Residential/Commercial
Alarms
a) First False Alarm Response $0 $0 per responseb) Two False Alarm Responses $103 $107 $3 3.20% per responseb) Third or More Responses $193 $199 $6 3.20% per response Response Due To Loud Party Disturbance:
a) First Response $0 $0 per response
b) Each Additional Response billed hourly with 2 hour
min;
plus 15% administration
cost
billed hourly with 2 hour
min;
plus 15% administration
cost
per response
Emergency D.U.I. Response FeesEmergency Response To D.U.I. Related Collision (up to a $1,000 max)
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
per hour
Overnight Parking Permit FeesAnnual Permit $123 $127 $4 3.20% per permitNightly $7.95 $8 $0 3.20% per nightCarry of a Concealed Weapon License $21 $21 $1 3.20% per sticker Initial Application Fee (non-refundable set by the State of California) $124 $128 $4 3.20% per permit
Carry of a Concealed Weapon Permit - Investigation
$620 $640 $20 3.20% per permit
Carry of a Concealed Weapon Permit - Renewal $550 $568 $18 3.20% per permit Amendments to Application Fee $10 $11 $0 3.20% per permitReplacement Card Fee $20 $21 $1 3.20% per cardOther FeesAdministrative Citation First Offense $100 $100 $0 0.00% eachAdministrative Citation Second Offense $200 $200 $0 0.00% eachAdministrative Citation Third or more offense $500 $500 $0 0.00% each Off-Site Vehicle inspection fee $85 $87 $3 3.20% eachOn-Site Vehicle inspection fee $41 $43 $1 3.20% each Police Fees, 29 of 38
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit

POLICE FEES
Notice of City Code violation $100 $103 $3 3.20% eachLA County / Pasadena booking Fee Actual Cost plus 20% Administrative fee
Actual Cost plus 20%
Administrative fee
each
STAFF HOURLY RATEPatrol Staff $164 $170 $5 3.20% per hourDispatch/Records Staff $94 $97 $3 3.20% per hourCode Enforcement Staff $124 $128 $4 3.20% per hourOutside Court Subpoena (per employee per request) Set by State Set by State Set by State
Police Fees, 30 of 38
Violation
Code
Description Within 21
Days
In Excessof 21 Days
DMV Hold
4000(a)(1) EXPIRED REG (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 4152.5 FOREIGN REG (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.004457 DAMAGED LIC PLATE (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 5200(a) MISSING LIC PLATE (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 5201 LIC PLATES REQ (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 5204(a) REG TABS REQ (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.0021461(a) DISOBEDIENCE TO SIGNS $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 22500(a) PARKED IN AN INTERSECTION $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(b) PARKING IN A CROSSWALK $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(c) NO PARKING SAFETY ZONE $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(d) NO PARKING 15 FEET FIRE STATION DRIVEWAY $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(e) BLOCKING DRIVEWAY $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(f) PARKING ON SIDEWALK $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(g) OPPOSITE SIDE OF STREE T $100.00 $125.00 $140.00
22500(h) DOUBLE PARKING $100.00 $125.00 $140.00
22500(i) BUS LOADING ZONE $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(k) PARKED ON BRIDGE $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022500(l) NO PARKING CURB FOR WHEELCHAIR ACCESS $300.00 $325.00 $340.00 22500.1 PARKED IN A FIRE LANE $100.00 $125.00 $140.00
22502(a) MORE THAN 18 IN FROM THE CURB/WRONG WAY $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 22505(a)(1) VEHICLE LEFT PARKED OR STANDING $100.00 $125.00 $140.0022507.8(a) PARKING IN DISABLED SPACE $300.00 $325.00 $340.0022507.8(b) BLOCKING ACCESS TO DISABLED PERSON PARKING SPACE $300.00 $325.00 $340.00 22507.8(c)(1) PARKING ON LINES OF DISABLED PAKRING STALLS $300.00 $325.00 $340.0022507.8(c)(2) PARKING IN AREA MARKED WITH CROSSHATCH LINES BY DISABLED PERSON PARKING STALL $300.00 $325.00 $340.00 22514 PARK WITHIN 15 FEET OF A FIRE HYDRANT $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 22515(a) FAILURE TO SET PARKING BRAKE $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 22517 PARKING UNLAWFULLY, DOOR LEFT OPEN $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 22523(a) PARKED OVER 72 HRS $100.00 $125.00 $140.00
26708.5 FRONT TINTED WINDOWS (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 26709(a) NO DRIVERS MIRROR (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 26710 DEFECTIVE WINSHIELD (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.0027155 NO FUEL CAP (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 27465(b) BALD TIRES (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.0027150(a) DEFECTIVE MUFFLER (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 City of Sierra Madre Parking Penalty Schedule
Unless otherwise specified in the following schedule (or as mandated by law), the fine for any parking violation within the City of Sierra Madre is $100.00, with a delinquent fine of $25.00 added to the total violation fine. Additionally, if a DMV hold is placed on the vehicle's registration due to unpaid fines, a $15.00 assessment fee will be added to the total violation fee.

Vehicle Code
Correctable violations will incur a reduced fee to $10.00 if proof of correction and payment are submitted within 21 days of citation issuance.

Parking Penalty‐VC, 31 of 38
Fee Code Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit
FIRE FEESEMS/Paramedic Fees
EMS01 Paramedic Subscription-Single Resident Household $89 $92 $3 3.37% per person Paramedic Subscription-2 Member Household $71 $74 $3 3.93% per personParamedic Subscription-3 Member Household $57 $60 $3 5.34% per personParamedic Subscription-4 Member Household N/A $51 $51 per personParamedic Subscription-5 Member Household N/A $46 $46 per personParamedic Subscription-Business, 10 employees $100 $100 $0 0.00% each additional 10 employees:$100
Paramedic Subscription-Low Income Family $45 $45 $1 1.12% per household EMS02 Emergency Medical Services Dispatch (TNT) Fee $249 $249 $0 0.00% eachEMS03 Electronic Patient Care Reporting (ePCR) Surcharge $5 $5 $0 3.20% each Ambulance Rate (adjusted based County rates)
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Transport LA County Rates LA County Rates per patientBasic Life Support (BLS) Transport LA County Rates LA County Rates per patientMileage LA County Rates LA County Rates per mileOxygen LA County Rates LA County Rates each unitNight Charge LA County Rates LA County Rates eachWait Time LA County Rates LA County Rates each 30mins or fraction Thereof after the first 30mins
Disposable Medical Supplies LA County Rates LA County Rates per transportElectrocardiogram (EKG) LA County Rates LA County Rates each Annual Fire And Life Safety Inspection Annual Fire And Life Safety Inspection $98 $101 $3 3.20% per half hour Fire Permit
FDPM01 Fire Permit $124 $128 $4 3.20% eachFDPM02 Fire Permit - Nonprofit $62 $64 $2 3.20% each Reports
FDR01 Fire Report $60 $62 $2 3.20% eachFDR02 Medical Report $60 $62 $2 3.20% each Appearance/Standby Fees
FDMIS01 Court Appearance and Office Hearing /
Non-Compliance
$191 $197 $6 3.20% per hour
FDMIS02 Fire Watch $191 $197 $6 3.20% per hour
Fire Sprinkler Permits/Inspections
FSP001 13D Fire Sprinkler Permit/Inspection $915 $945 $29 3.20% eachFSP010 13R/13 Fire Sprinkler Permit/Inspection/Plan Review $1,486 $1,534 $48 3.20% eachFSP020 13R/13 Fire Sprinkler Tenant Improvement Permit/Inspection/Plan Review
$742 $765 $24 3.20% each
FSP005 Additional Inspection of New System after third or no shows (per additional inspection)
$345 $356 $11 3.20% each
Fire Department Training Class Fee
FDMIS03 Fire Department Training Class Actual Cost; plus 25% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
25% processing fee
each
Response FeesResponse Due To False Alarm:
a) First False Alarm Response $0 $0 per response
FDRSP01 b) Two False Alarm Responses $100 $100 $0 0.00% per responseFDRSP02 b) Third or More Responses $200 $200 $0 0.00% per response Fire Fees , 32 of 38
Fee Code Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit

FIRE FEES
FDRSP03 Illegal Burning Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
per inspection
FDRSP04 Hazardous Materials Clean-Up Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
Weed Abatement Fees
FDWA01 Weed Abatement Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
Actual Cost; plus
15% processing fee
each
Other Fees
FDINS01 Additional Inspection of New System after third (per additional inspection)
$345 $356 $11 3.20% each
FDINS02 Fire Inspections (Third Inspection Penalty) $345 $356 $11 3.20% eachFDINS03 Fire Inspections of Commercial $143 $147 $5 3.20% per 15 minutes not to exceed one hour
FDINS04 Fire Inspections of Multi-Residential $143 $147 $5 3.20% per 15 minutes not to exceed one hour
FDINS05 Fire Inspections of Schools (Public/Private) $143 $147 $5 3.20% per 15 minutes not to exceed one hour
FDINS06 Installation or Removal of underground storage tanks $1,200 $1,239 $38 3.20% eachFDINS07 Fire Code Permit (per permit) $345 $356 $11 3.20% each

STAFF HOURLY RATE
FDSTF01 Fire staff - Movie Detail $75 $75 $0 0.00% per hourFDSTF02 Fire Standby (Fire Marshal) $285 $294 $9 3.20% per hourFDSTF03 Chief Officer Standby $258 $267 $8 3.20% per hourFDSTF04 Engine Standby with 4 staffed positions $926 $955 $30 3.20% per hourFDSTF05 Equipment rental $149 $154 $5 3.20%FDSTF06 Rescue Ambulance Standby with 2 staffed positions $345 $356 per hour Fire Code Permits & Inspection Rates $0 #DIV/0!
FDFCPI01 Aerosol Product $630 $650 $20 3.20%FDFCPI02 Apartments $1,200 $1,239 $38 3.20%FDFCPI03 Assembly Facility $1,200 $1,239 $38 3.20%FDFCPI04 Business Occupancy $345 $356 $11 3.20%FDFCPI05 Business Restaurant Occupancy $630 $650 $20 3.20%FDFCPI06 Candles/Open Flame in Assembly $345 $356 $11 3.20%FDFCPI07 Carnivals & Fairs $630 $650 $20 3.20%FDFCPI08 Combustible Dust Prod Ops $844 $871 $27 3.20%FDFCPI09 Combustible Fiber Storage $1,700 $1,755 $54 3.20%FDFCPI10 Commercial Rental Occupancy $1,415 $1,460 $45 3.20%FDFCPI11 Compressed Gases $1,985 $2,049 $64 3.20%FDFCPI12 Dry Cleaning Plants $630 $650 $20 3.20%FDFCPI13 Fireworks/Aerial Displays $1,486 $1,534 $48 3.20%FDFCPI14 Flammable/Combustible Liquid $630 $650 $20 3.20%FDFCPI15 Hazardous Materials 1 to 3 chemical(s) $844 $871 $27 3.20%FDFCPI16 Hazardous Materials 4 to 6 chemicals $1,415 $1,460 $45 3.20%FDFCPI17 Hazardous Materials 7 or more chemicals $2,128 $2,196 $68 3.20%FDFCPI18 High Piled Combustible Materials $1,200 $1,239 $38 3.20%FDFCPI19 Hot-Work Operations $630 $650 $20 3.20%FDFCPI20 Industrial Baking/Drying Oven $2,484 $2,564 $79 3.20%FDFCPI21 Liquid Gas Fueled Vehicles in Assembly Buildings $1,129 $1,165 $36 3.20%FDFCPI22 Liquefied Petroleum Gases > 5 gallons $630 $650 $20 3.20%FDFCPI23 Lumber Yard $701 $724 $22 3.20%FDFCPI24 Manufacturing/Industrial Storage Occupancy $1,058 $1,092 $34 3.20%FDFCPI25 Magnesium Working $701 $724 $22 3.20%FDFCPI26 Motor Vehicle Fuel Dispensing Stations $630 $650 $20 3.20% Fire Fees , 33 of 38
Fee Code Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit

FIRE FEES
FDFCPI27 Pyrotechnical Special Effects Material $1,344 $1,387 $43 3.20%FDFCPI28 Refrigeration Equipment $2,342 $2,417 $75 3.20%FDFCPI29 Spraying/Dipping $701 $724 $22 3.20%FDFCPI30 Tent/Canopy/Temporary Air Supported Structure $345 $356 $11 3.20%FDFCPI31 Elevator Rescue Service $552 $569 $18 3.20%FDFCPI32 Missed appointment NA NA FDFCPI33 Re-inspections (Engine or Truck Company) $552 $569 $18 3.20% per hourFDFCPI35 High Rise Occupancy $2,342 $2,417 $75 3.20%FDFCPI36 Hospital Occupancy $1,200 $1,239 $38 3.20%FDFCPI37 Hotel or Motel Occupancy $1,200 $1,239 $38 3.20%FDFCPI38 Private School Occupancy $1,200 $1,239 $38 3.20%FDFCPI39 Public School Occupancy $1,200 $1,239 $38 3.20% per inspectionFDFCPI40 Key Box $142 $146 $5 3.20%FDFCPI41 Failure to obtain fire construction permit Double Permit Fee Double Permit Fee FDFCPI42 AB-38 Defensible Space Inspection $202 $209 $6 3.20% Administration Citations for Violations of the Uniform Fire Code FDAVIO01 First Violation Varies Varies EachFDAVIO02 Second violation within 12 month period 125 % of fine listed 125 % of fine listed EachFDAVIO03 Third and subsequent violation within 12 month period 150% of fine listed 150% of fine listed EachFDAVIO04 Use, possession, storage, sale, or manufacturing of fireworks
$77 $80 $2 3.20% Each
FDAVIO05 Delinquent fines 10% of amount due to City,
or 10% of the amount of the
fine remaining unpaid to the
City if a portion of the fine
amount was timely paid
10% of amount due to City,
or 10% of the amount of the
fine remaining unpaid to the
City if a portion of the fine
amount was timely paid
FDAVIO06 Interest 1/2 of 1% per month, pro
rata
1/2 of 1% per month, pro
rata
Fire Fees , 34 of 38
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit UTILITY RATESNew Meter Installation
NMI-001 New Meters: 3/4" $422 $436 $14 3.20% Minimum Fee - Plus costs over base feeNMI-005 New Meters: 1" $422 $436 $14 3.20% Minimum Fee - Plus costs over base feeNMI-010 New Meters: 1" with 1" line $2,856 $2,948 $91 3.20% Refundable Deposit - Less: Cost, plus 20% installation Fee
NMI-015 New Meters: 1 1/2" with 1 1/2" line $3,110 $3,210 $100 3.20% Refundable Deposit - Less: Cost, plus 20% installation Fee
NMI-020 New Meters: 1 1/2" $887 $916 $28 3.20% Minimum Fee - Plus costs over base feeNMI-025 New Meters: 2" $1,784 $1,841 $57 3.20% Minimum Fee - Plus costs over base feeNMI-030 New Meters: 2" with 2" line $3,497 $3,609 $112 3.20% Refundable Deposit - Less: Cost, plus 20% installation Fee
NMI-040 New: 4" Fire Line Applicant to contract with a cityapproved contractor for installation of fire
service with a city approved
backflow prevention assembly
Applicant to contract with a cityapproved contractor for installation of fire
service with a city approved
backflow prevention assembly
NMI-045 New Meters: 4" or greater with new service lateral Applicant to contract with a cityapproved contractor for the full cost of
installation, plus the cost of the
water meter and AMI hardware.

Applicant to contract with a cityapproved contractor for the full cost of
installation, plus the cost of the
water meter and AMI hardware.

Other Meter ChargesPortable Water Meter Rental $164 $170 $5 3.20% Minimum Fee - Plus costs over base feePortable Water Meter Deposit $2,630 $2,714 $84 3.20% Refundable Deposit - Less: damage, rental fee, and consumption
Relocation of Existing Meter $2,578 $2,661 $83 3.20% Up to 1" meter + abandon old service Relocation of Existing Meter $2,578 $2,661 $83 3.20% Up to 1 1/2" meter + abandon old serviceRelocation of Existing Meter $2,578 $2,661 $83 3.20% Up to 2" meter + abandon old service Reinstall Meter at prior locationReinstall Meter $128 $132 $4 3.20% 5/8", 3/4", & 1" meters (each occasion)Reinstall Meter $128 $132 $4 3.20% 1 1/2" & 2" meters (each occasion) Utilities ,Page 35 of 38
Fee Code Current Fee FY 2025-2026 Proposed Fee FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee Unit

UTILITY RATES
Other Fees & ServicesOwner Request for Vacation Shut Off $293 $303 $9 3.20% Per requestAfter Hours Water Delinquent Turn On $293 $303 $9 3.20% Per delinquent shut off/on24 Hour Notice for Turn Off NEW $51 Per occasionUnauthorized Xonnection to City Line $2,788 $2,877 $89 3.20% Fine per citation Plus estimated commodity charge
Unauthorized Connection to Fire Hydrant $2,788 $2,877 $89 3.20% Fine per citation Plus estimated commodity charge
Unauthorized Use or Alteration of Water Meter $2,788 $2,877 $89 3.20% Fine per citation Plus estimated commodity charge
Water Meter Testing $128 $132 $4 3.20% Fee for testing, more than 2% error rateSale of Excess Water to Other Municipalities Based on specific negotiationsUtility Account Establishment Fee $33 $34 $1 3.20% One time fee, non-refundableDeposit for New Water Service $79 $250 $171 218.44% The deposit will be used to offset the last bill After Hours Service initiation/Termination Fee $121 $125 $4 3.20% Per after hours service requestFire Flow Testing NEW $400 Per requestSewer SWR005 Sewer Permit $109 $113 $4 3.20% Minimum Permit Fee Other Sewer Fees
SWR010 Sewer Connection Fee $424 $437 $14 3.20% Per connectionSWR015 Sewer Dye test $322 $333 $10 3.20% Per requestSWR020 Sewer Stoppage Investigation $257 $265 $8 3.20% Per investigation.SWR025 Saddle Main Line $257 $265 $8 3.20% Per request (includes two inspections )SWR030 Residential Sewer Connection $257 $265 $8 3.20% Per request Utilities ,Page 36 of 38
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee

UTILITY RATES
Water Charges
Meter Size MONTHLY CHARGE
5/8", 3/4" $50.03 $49.43 ($1) -1.20% Per connection per bill 1" $62.44 $61.61 ($1) -1.33% Per connection per bill1-1/2" $93.47 $92.06 ($1) -1.51% Per connection per bill2" $130.70 $128.60 ($2) -1.61% Per connection per bill3" $248.59 $244.31 ($4) -1.72% Per connection per bill4" $422.32 $414.83 ($7) -1.77% Per connection per bill Low Income Discount:

Meter Size MONTHLY CHARGE
5/8", 3/4" $32.56 $32.23 ($0) -1.01% Per connection per bill 1" $40.64 $40.23 ($0) -1.01% Per connection per bill1-1/2" $60.83 $60.22 ($1) -1.00% Per connection per bill2" $85.07 $84.22 ($1) -1.00% Per connection per bill3" $161.80 $160.18 ($2) -1.00% Per connection per bill4" $274.88 $272.13 ($3) -1.00% Per connection per bill Infrastructure Fixed Charge
Meter Size MONTHLY CHARGE
5/8", 3/4" $25.48 $26.50 $1 4.00% Per connection per bill 1" $42.46 $44.17 $2 4.03% Per connection per bill1-1/2" $84.91 $88.33 $3 4.03% Per connection per bill2" $135.86 $141.33 $5 4.03% Per connection per bill3" $297.17 $309.17 $12 4.04% Per connection per bill4" $534.92 $556.50 $22 4.03% Per connection per bill Utility Rates, Page 37 of 38
Current Fee
FY 2025-2026
Proposed Fee
FY 2026-2027 $ Change in Fee % Change in Fee

UTILITY RATES
Variable Charge
All CustomersTier 1 $3.62 $3.63 $0 0.28% Per 100 cu. Ft. of water (1 unit) Tier 2 $5.00 $5.73 $1 14.60% Per 100 cu. Ft. of water (1 unit) Sewer Charges-Fixed
Customer ClassResidential $22.36 $23.25 $1 3.98% Monthly Charge Non-Residential Commercial $15.30 $15.92 $1 4.05% Monthly Charge Institutional $15.30 $15.92 $1 4.05% Monthly Charge Sewer Charges-Variable
Non-Residential Commercial $0.97 $1.01 $0 4.12% Cost per CCF Institutional $0.97 $1.01 $0 4.12% Cost per CCF Utility Rates, Page 38 of 38
Violation
Code
Description Within 21
Days
In Excessof 21 Days
DMV Hold Arcadia San Gabiel Pasadena Monrovia
4000(a)(1) EXPIRED REG (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $138.00 $101.00 N/A 4152.5 FOREIGN REG (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $138.00 $101.00 N/A4457 DAMAGED LIC PLATE (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $79.00 $52.00 N/A 5200(a) MISSING LIC PLATE (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $79.00 $52.00 N/A 5201 LIC PLATES REQ (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $79.00 $52.00 N/A 5204(a) REG TABS REQ (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $79.00 $52.00 N/A21461(a) DISOBEDIENCE TO SIGNS $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $88.00 $60.00 $65.00 22500(a) PARKED IN AN INTERSECTION $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $73.00 $60.00 $65.00 22500(b) PARKING IN A CROSSWALK $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $73.00 $60.00 $65.0022500(c) NO PARKING SAFETY ZONE $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $88.00 $75.00 $65.0022500(d) NO PARKING 15 FEET FIRE STATION DRIVEWAY $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $73.00 $69.00 $254.00 22500(e) BLOCKING DRIVEWAY $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $73.00 $60.00 $65.00 22500(f) PARKING ON SIDEWALK $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $73.00 $60.00 $65.00 22500(g) OPPOSITE SIDE OF STREET $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $88.00 $60.00 $65.00 22500(h) DOUBLE PARKING $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $73.00 $60.00 $65.00 22500(i) BUS LOADING ZONE $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $346.00 $333.00 $368.00 $222.00 22500(k) PARKED ON BRIDGE $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $73.00 $60.00 $65.00 22500(l) NO PARKING CURB FOR WHEELCHAIR ACCESS $300.00 $325.00 $340.00 $346.00 $333.00 $364.00 N/A 22500.1 PARKED IN A FIRE LANE $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $346.00 $333.00 $90.00 $254.00 22502(a) MORE THAN 18 IN FROM THE CURB/WRONG WAY $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $73.00 $52.00 $65.00 22505(a)(1) VEHICLE LEFT PARKED OR STANDING $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $88.00 $60.00 $65.00 22507.8(a) PARKING IN DISABLED SPACE $300.00 $325.00 $340.00 $461.00 $333.00 $476.00 N/A 22507.8(b) BLOCKING ACCESS TO DISABLED PERSON PARKING SPACE $300.00 $325.00 $340.00 $346-461 $333.00 $401.00 N/A22507.8(c)(1) PARKING ON LINES OF DISABLED PAKRING STALLS $300.00 $325.00 $340.00 $346-461 $333.00 $364.00 N/A 22507.8(c)(2) PARKING IN AREA MARKED WITH CROSSHATCH LINES BY DISABLED PERSON PARKING STALL $300.00 $325.00 $340.00 $346-461 $333.00 $364.00 N/A 22514 PARK WITHIN 15 FEET OF A FIRE HYDRANT $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $73.00 $69.00 $254.00 22515(a) FAILURE TO SET PARKING BRAKE $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $88.00 $60.00 $65.00 22517 PARKING UNLAWFULLY, DOOR LEFT OPEN $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $88.00 $60.00 $65.00 22523(a) PARKED OVER 72 HRS $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $88.00 $131.00 $65.00 26708.5 FRONT TINTED WINDOWS (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $79.00 $60.00 N/A 26709(a) NO DRIVERS MIRROR (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $79.00 $60.00 N/A 26710 DEFECTIVE WINSHIELD (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $79.00 $60.00 N/A27155 NO FUEL CAP (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $79.00 $60.00 N/A 27465(b) BALD TIRES (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $79.00 $60.00 N/A27150(a) DEFECTIVE MUFFLER (CORRECTABLE) $100.00 $125.00 $140.00 $75.00 $79.00 $60.00 N/A City of Sierra Madre Parking Penalty Schedule
Unless otherwise specified in the following schedule (or as mandated by law), the fine for any parking violation within the City of Sierra Madre is $100.00, with a delinquent fine of $25.00 added to the total violation fine. Additionally, if a DMV hold is placed on the vehicle's registration due to unpaid fines, a $15.00 assessment fee will be added to the total violation fee.

Vehicle Code
Correctable violations will incur a reduced fee to $10.00 if proof of correction and payment are submitted within 21 days of citation issuance.

Parking Penalty ‐VC, 1 of 1

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE

CITY COUNCIL POLICY
POLICY NUMBER: ______________________
ADOPTED: ____________________________
AMENDED: __________________________
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: _____________

USER FEE COST RECOVERY LEVEL POLICY
I. PURPOSE:

This policy establishes the City of Sierra Madre's philosophy and framework for determining, adopting, and periodically reviewing user fee cost recovery levels for municipal services. The policy promotes fairness, fiscal sustainability, transparency, and compliance with applicable California law.

II. POLICY STATEMENT:

The City shall establish user fees based on appropriate cost recovery levels that balance private benefit, community benefit, and City policy objectives. The City Council may establish fees below full cost recovery when a public purpose justifies a subsidy.

The City provides a variety of services to the public which benefit the entire community or individual residents or businesses. For certain services such as regulatory fees, senior programs, or special events, the City traditionally has recovered partially or fully the cost for providing these services, which would have been otherwise paid from the General Fund.

Propositions 13, 218, and 26 have placed both substantive and procedural limits on cities’ ability to impose fees and charges. Collectively these constitutional amendments provide safeguards against taxes being imposed without a vote of the people.

III. DEFINITIONS:

Cost Recovery: Percentage of service cost recovered through fees.

Direct Cost: Labor, materials, equipment, and contractual costs directly attributable to a service.

Indirect Cost: Administrative, facility, technology, and overhead costs supporting service delivery.

Public Benefit: Benefit accruing primarily to the community.

Private Benefit: Benefit accruing primarily to an identifiable individual or business.

Full Cost Recovery: Recovery of all direct and indirect costs.

IV. PROCEDURES:

It is the policy of the City of Sierra Madre to set Municipal Fees based on cost recovery levels in lieu of fully subsidizing fee-related activities with General Fund dollars. The cost recovery levels are reflective of the following policy procedures.

A. Determine cost recovery using the following factors:

1. Community-wide versus private benefit.

Funding services such as Police patrol services only through taxpayer dollars is appropriate for services that benefit the entire community. When the service or program provides a benefit to specific individuals or businesses such as the issuance of building permits, it is expected that individuals or businesses receiving that benefit pay for all of the cost of that service.

2. Service recipient versus community benefit.

For regulated activities such as development review and Police issued permits, it is appropriate that the service recipient such as an applicant of a building permit or a Pushcart Vendor permit pay for the permit although the community at large benefits from the regulation.

3. Consistency with City Council goals and policies.

City policies and Council goals related to the community’s quality of life are factors in setting cost recovery levels. For example, fee levels can be set to promote healthy habits, facilitate environmental stewardship, or discourage certain actions (e.g. false alarms).

4. Elasticity of demand.

The level of cost recovery can affect the demand for services. A higher level of cost recovery could ensure the City is providing services such as senior programming or programming for children and youth without over stimulating a market with artificially low prices. Such low prices, which are a reflection of a high General Fund subsidy, may result in huge waiting lists and attract participants from other cities; however, high cost recovery levels could negatively impact the demand for such services from low income individuals, special needs individuals, and seniors.

5. Availability of private-sector alternatives.

High cost recovery levels are generally sought in situations where the service is available from other sources to preserve taxpayer funds for other General Fund funded City services. Conversely, services that are not available from other sources and are typically delivered when residents experience an emergency basis typically have low or zero cost recovery levels.

Policy Guidance
Based on these policy statements, the table below overlays certain cost recovery levels grouped in low (0-30%), medium (30.1% to 70%), and high (70.1% to 100%) cost recovery percentage ranges. It is important to note that these groupings provide policy guidance and are not absolute. Some policy statements may weigh more heavily than others, which may result in a different cost recovery level grouping for particular fees.

For example, fees for special events are expected to be set in general at the medium cost recovery level. However, fees for planning fees for which the individual is the primary beneficiary are expected to be set at or near 100% cost recovery. It is important to note that Municipal fees will be reviewed annually by the City Council as part of approval of the Municipal Fee Schedule.

Cost
Recovery
Level
Group
Cost Recovery
Percentage
Range
Policy Considerations
Low 0% - 30%  No intended relationship between the amount paid and the benefit received
 Fee collection would not be cost effective and/or would discourage compliance with regulatory requirements
 No intent to limit the use of the service
 Public at large benefits even if they are not the direct users of the service
 Affordability of service to low-income residents
Medium 30.1% - 70%  Services which promote healthy activities and educational enrichment to the community
 Services having factors associated with the low and high cost recovery levels
High 70.1% - 100%  Individual users or participants receive most or all of the benefit of the service
 Other private or public sector alternatives provide the service
 The use of the service is specifically discouraged
 The service is regulatory in nature
B. Review and update the Municipal Fee Schedule annually and perform a comprehensive cost-ofservice study every three to five years.

V. APPLICABILITY:

This policy applies to all City departments that establish or administer user fees.

VI. RESPONSIBILITY:

The City Manager, Finance Director, and Department Directors are responsible for implementing this policy. The City Council adopts user fee schedules by resolution.

VII. ATTACHMENTS / REFERENCES:

Municipal Fee Schedule; Cost Allocation Plan; Cost of Service Study; California Constitution (Propositions 13, 218, and 26); Government Code sections 66014–66018.

Mayor Kristine Lowe | Mayor Pro Tem Gene Goss
Council Member Edward Garcia | Council Member Kelly Kriebs | Council Member Robert Parkhurst Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 5:30 P.M.

City Council Chambers, 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

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CITY OF

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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
Mayor Lowe called the meeting to order at 5:35 pm.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INSPIRATION
Council Member Garcia led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Afterwards he reflected on the U.S. Constitution and the significance of Juneteenth.

3. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
City Clerk Aguilar called the roll:

Kristine Lowe, Mayor
Edward Garcia, Council Member
Kelly Kriebs, Council Member
Robert Parkhurst, Council Member
Also Present: Michael Bruckner, City Manager
Aleks Giragosian, City Attorney
Laura Aguilar, City Clerk
Harry Wong, Finance Director
Brian Dickinson, Public Works Director
Clare Lin, Director of Planning & Community Preservation Joshua Wolf, Senior Planner
Katelyn Huang, Assistant Planner
Krysta Elias, Permit Technician
Gus Barriento, Chief of Police

Absent: Gene Goss, Mayor Pro Tem

4. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
A. Personnel
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
G.C. 54957
City Manager
City Attorney Giragosian entered into record that no reportable action was taken.

B. Personnel
Conference with Labor Negotiator
G.C. 54957.6
City Negotiators: City Manager Michael Bruckner and Assistant City Manager Miguel Hernandez Employee Organization: Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Employee Organization: Sierra Madre Police Association Employee Organization: Sierra Madre Professional Firefighters' Association
City Attorney Giragosian entered into record that no reportable action was taken.

5. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY CLERK REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Clerk Aguilar advised that there were no updates or supplemental information to report.

6. 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 attended a meeting of the Clean Power Alliance (CPA) Energy Executive Committee. SunZia Wind Project started commercial operations on May 20, 2026, and is sending about 3 GW into the State grid. CAISO reached 60% renewables overnight on May 18, 2026. CPA’s purchase is enough to power 265,834 homes in Southern California annually. The project will be 50 percent greater than Hoover Dam and will produce nearly triple the annual power generation. Together with the SunZia Transmission Line, this $8 billion project will be the single largest renewable energy infrastructure project ever constructed in the United States. CPA will be 90% GHG-free by 2031 and 100% by 2041
Council Member Kriebs:

Reported that she attended a workshop at Cal-Tech on June 15 to discuss Data Centers and their impacts.

June 22 she attended a meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.

Council Member Garcia:

Reported that he attended participated in the Art Walk on June 19. While there, he received feedback on bicycle racks in the downtown common areas.

On June 20 he attended the Community Yard Sale, sponsored by the Senior Community Commission.

Mayor Lowe:

Reported that she attended a workshop at Cal-Tech on June 15 where they discussed the pros and cons of Data Centers.

On June 19 she attended the Sierra Madre Art Walk.

7. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
City Clerk Aguilar stated that there were no updates to report.

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. Persons with a disability who require disability related modifications or accommodations in order to participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the City
City Clerk Aguilar announced for the record that the City Clerk’s Office did not receive any emails for items not on the agenda.

Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Lowe closed public comment and moved on to the Public Hearing.

9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Resolution No. 26-58 Adopting the Sierra Madre General Plan Open Space & Recreation Element and the Conservation Element Update
Recommended Action: Approve
CEQA Project, exempt under: 14 CCR 15061(b)(3)- common sense exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment.

Report presented by Assistant Planner Huang, with additional reporting from consultants from Kimley Horn & Associates.

At the conclusion of staff’s report, the City Council asked questions of staff and the consultants.

Mayor Lowe opened the podium for public comment.

Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Lowe closed the Public Hearing and brought the matter back to the City Council.

Mayor Lowe asked the Council for a motion.

Council Member Parkhurst made a motion to approve Resolution 26-58 with an amendment to page 17 “Equity and Barriers” to change to “continue to prioritize”.

Council Member Garcia seconded the motion.

Mayor Lowe called for a vote of the Council:

Ayes: Mayor Lowe, Council Members Garcia, Kriebs, and Parkhurst Noes: None.

Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Goss
Abstain: None.

The motion to approve was approved by majority voice vote.

B. Ordinance No. 1497 Amending Ch. 8.13 (Construction and Demolition Waste Disposal) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code Recommended Action: Approve
CEQA Project, exempt under: 14 CCR 15061(b)(3)- common sense exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment.

Report presented by Permit Technician Elias.

At the conclusion of staff’s report, the City Council asked questions.

Mayor Lowe opened the podium for public comment.

Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Lowe closed the Public Hearing and brought the matter back to the City Council.

Mayor Lowe asked the Council for a motion.

Council Member Kriebs made a motion to continue the Public Hearing to a Date Certain of July 14, 2026 to allow staff to update the resolution.

Council Member Parkhurst seconded the motion.

Mayor Lowe called for a vote of the Council:

Ayes: Mayor Lowe, Council Members Garcia, Kriebs, and Parkhurst Noes: None.

Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Goss
Abstain: None.

The motion to approve was approved by majority voice vote.

C. Resolution No. 26-43 Confirming the FY 2026/27 Downtown Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District Assessment and Ordering the Levy Recommendation: Approve
Not a CEQA Project under: 14 CCR 15378(b)(4)- government fiscal activities.

Report presented by Public Works Director Dickinson.

At the conclusion of staff’s report, the City Council asked questions.

Mayor Lowe opened the podium for public comment.

Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Lowe closed the Public Hearing and brought the matter back to the City Council.

Mayor Lowe asked the Council for a motion.

Council Member Garcia made a motion approve Resolution 26-43.

Council Member Parkhurst seconded the motion.

Mayor Lowe called for a vote of the Council:

Ayes: Mayor Lowe, Council Members Garcia, Kriebs, and Parkhurst Noes: None.

Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Goss
Abstain: None.

The motion to approve was approved by majority voice vote.

D. Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution No 26-60 Approving the City of Sierra Madre FY 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Improvement Plan Budget, Resolution No. 26- 61 Approving the FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 26-62 Establishing the FY 2026-2027 Appropriations Limit, and Resolution No. 26-59 Executive and Confidential Exempt Salary Matrices
Recommendation: Approve
Not a CEQA Project under: 14 CCR 15378(b)(4)- government fiscal activities.

Report presented by Finance Director Wong.

At the conclusion of staff’s report, the City Council asked questions.

Mayor Lowe opened the podium for public comment.

Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Lowe closed the Public Hearing and brought the matter back to the City Council.

Mayor Lowe asked the Council for a motion.

Council Member Parkhurst made a motion approve Resolutions 26-59, 26-60, 26-61, and 26-62.

Hearing no second, the motion died. The City Council continued their discussion, focusing on staff’s recommended changes to the fee schedule. After significant discussion, Mayor Lowe called for a motion.

Council Member Parkhurst made a motion approve Resolutions 26-59, 26-60, and 26- 62; and to continue the Public Hearing to July 14, 2026 to further examine the suggested increases in user fees.

Council Member Garcia seconded the motion.

Mayor Lowe called for a vote of the Council:

Ayes: Mayor Lowe, Council Members Garcia, Kriebs, and Parkhurst Noes: None.

Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Goss
Abstain: None.

The motion was passed by majority voice vote.

10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one 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.

City Clerk Aguilar presented on the following reports:

A. Approval of City Council meeting minutes from June 9, 2026, Regular meeting.

Recommendation: Approve
Not a CEQA Project under: 14 CCR 15378(b)(5)- administrative activities.

B. Resolution 26-56 Approval of Warrants for Payment
Recommendation: Approve
Not a CEQA Project under: 14 CCR 15378(b)(4)- government fiscal activities.

C. Approval of FY 2026/27 Purchase Orders over $75,000 for Various Goods and Services Recommendation: Approve
Not a CEQA Project under: 14 CCR 15378(b)(4)- government fiscal activities.

D. Award of Contract to Carbon Supply Inc. for the Granular Activated Carbon Change Out Project in an amount Not to Exceed $203,000
Recommendation: Approve
Not a CEQA Project under: 14 CCR 15378(b)(2)- continuing administrative or maintenance activities.

E. Resolution No. 26-63 Approving Participation in the Los Angeles County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Years 2027-2029 Recommended Action: Approve
CEQA Project, exempt under: 14 CCR 15061(b)(3)- common sense exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment.

F. Resolution No. 26-57 Designating Streets to be Included in the FY 2026-27 Street Rehabilitation Program Funded by SB 1 (Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017) Recommendation: Approve
Not a CEQA Project under: 14 CCR 15378(b)(2)- continuing administrative or maintenance activities.

G. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1495 Adopting by Reference the City of Sierra Madre Objective Design Standards by Adding Chapter 17.50 (Objective Design Standards) to and Amending Various Sections of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code Related to Multifamily Development Standards
Recommended Action: Approve
CEQA Project, exempt under: 14 CCR 15061(b)(3)- common sense exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment.

At the conclusion of City Clerk Aguilar’s report Mayor Lowe brought the matter to the City Council for questions.

Hearing no questions from the City Council, Mayor Lowe opened the podium for public comment.

Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Lowe closed Public Comment and brought the matter back to the City Council for further discussion.

Council Member Parkhurst made a motion to approve Consent A-G.

Council Member Kriebs seconded the motion.

Mayor Lowe called for a vote of the Council:

Ayes: Mayor Lowe, Council Members
Garcia, Kriebs, and Parkhurst
Noes: None.

Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Goss.

Abstain: None.

Consent Items A-G were approved by majority voice vote.

11. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Consideration of Appointments to City Boards and Commissions Recommendation: Approve
Not a CEQA Project under: 14 CCR 15378(b)(5)- organizational or administrative activities.

Report presented by City Clerk Aguilar.

At the conclusion of staff’s presentation, Mayor Lowe brought the matter to the City Council for questions.

Mayor Lowe opened the podium for public comment.

Sudhir Agrawal: Applied for the vacancy on the Community Services Commission and spoke to his extensive qualifications.

Seeing no one else come forward, Mayor Lowe closed Public Comment and brought the matter back to the City Council for further discussion.

Council Member Kriebs made a motion to reappoint all eligible commissioners and board members seeking an additional term.

Mayor Lowe seconded the motion.

Mayor Lowe called for a vote of the Council:

Ayes: Mayor Lowe, Council Members Garcia, Kriebs, and Parkhurst Noes: None.

Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Goss
Abstain: None.

The motion was passed by voice vote.

The City Council then proceeded to discuss filling the two vacancies on the Community Services Commission. After much discussion, the City Council selected Janette Ledea to fill the vacant seat for the unscheduled vacancy left by Commissioner Bonenfant; and to have Robert Bischoff fill the full-term vacancy, recently vacated by Commissioner Carlson.

The motion was passed by majority voice vote.

12. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
Kriebs: Camillo Film Permit Variance
Lowe: Leave of Absence notice received from Planning Commissioner Moran

13. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Garcia made a motion to adjourn.

Council Member Parkhurst seconded the motion.

Mayor Lowe called for a vote of the Council:

Ayes: Mayor Lowe, Council Members Garcia, Kriebs, and Parkhurst Noes: None.

Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Goss
Abstain: None.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 pm to a Regular City Council meeting scheduled for July 14, 2026.

Minutes taken and typed by: Minutes Approved by Council Action:
_______________________ ___________________________
Laura Aguilar Kristine Lowe
City Clerk Mayor

CITY OF
SIERRA
MADRE

STAFF REPORT

FINANCE
DATE: July 14, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Harry Wong, Director of Finance
By: William Zaragoza, Accounting Technician
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 26-65 Approval of Warrants for Payment

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-48 and approve payment for the following:

1. Outstanding Obligated City Warrants: $359,386.71

2. Outstanding Obligated Sierra Madre Library Warrants: $53,866.16

3. Payroll Transfer: $765,701.06

SUMMARY
The City Council is requested to ratify warrants and approve checks issued for payment, as certified by the Director of Finance. These payments have been reviewed for compliance with the City’s approved budget, financial policies, and authorized spending limits. Ratification by the City Council formally authorizes the disbursement of public funds, ensuring transparency, accountability, and adherence to sound fiscal management practices.

DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
The Warrant Register provides an aggregated breakdown of the warrants, including descriptions (e.g. categories of payments), amounts, and corresponding fiscal year allocations. Note that the last page serves as a reference document to support the warrant approvals requested in this report, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial transactions. The attachment includes details on general warrants, utility bills, library warrants, and payroll transfers.

The Check Approval Register provides a comprehensive record of financial disbursements by the City of Sierra Madre, detailing payment transactions, vendor information, and check dates to ensure transparency and accountability. Additionally, the Payroll Summary Register outlines payroll disbursements, including total earnings, employer expenses, and overall payroll costs for each pay period. The total payroll expenditure for the most recent pay period (PR #12) for Date 6/18/26:

Total Earnings (Salaries) @ $599,766.76 plus Total Employer Expenses for Benefits @ $165,934.30 = Total @ $765,701.06
This aligns with the payroll transfer amount listed in the attachment. These records collectively support the accuracy and legitimacy of the financial transactions presented for approval.

STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
None.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not a CEQA Project under: 14 CCR 15378(b)(4)- government fiscal activities

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as a result of the recommended action.

Approved by:
___________________________
Michael Bruckner
City Manager
Attachments

1. RESOLUTION 26-65 7.14.26.pdf

2.Register 26 - 65.pdf

3.WARRANT REGISTER 26-65 7.14.26.pdf
RESOLUTION NUMBER 26-65

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE

APPROVING CERTAIN DEMANDS
WHEREAS, Government Code sections 37208-37209 authorize the City Council to ratify and approve warrants or checks drawn in payment of demands certified or approved by the Director of Finance as conforming to the budget; and, WHEREAS, the following demands have been reviewed and approved by the Finance Director; and,
WHEREAS, the Finance Director has verified that appropriated funds are available for payment thereof; and,
WHEREAS, the register of audited demands has been submitted to the City Council for approval; and
WHEREAS, City Warrants are the payment of bills, invoices and contractual obligations incurred by the City of Sierra Madre during the period enumerated therein, based on the approved fiscal year budget and existing budgetary authority, Municipal Code authority, or prior policy direction by the City Council; and WHEREAS, Payroll Transfer is the transfer of funds to cover the payroll costs for all City employees for the period enumerated therein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre does hereby approve payment of City Warrants in the aggregate amount of $359,386.71; Sierra Madre Library Warrants in the aggregate amount of $53,866.16; and Payroll Transfer in the aggregate amount of $765,701.06 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 and 2027
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of July 2026.
_____________________________________
Mayor, City of Sierra Madre, California
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution Number 26-65 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre at a regular meeting held on the 14th day of July 2026.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT: _____________________________________
City Clerk, City of Sierra Madre, California
Approved as to form:
_____________________________________
City Attorney, City of Sierra Madre, California
City of Sierra Madre
Department of Finance
Warrant Register Recap
City Council Meeting of July 14, 2026

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE AND SIERRA MADRE LIBRARY
City of Sierra Madre Warrants …..……….………….…….……....………….…$359,386.71 Sierra Madre Library Warrants……...…..……..…………...……………….........$53,866.16 Payroll Transfer……..…..............………..……………………………………….$765,701.06 Warrant Register Post Date 7/14/26 Attachment 1A
Fiscal Year Description Amount Page #
FY25/26 General Warrants $239,010.60 1-4
FY26/27 General Warrants $15,831.96 5
FY25/26 General Manual Warrant $46,615.18 6-8
FY25/26 General Utility Bills $4,761.71 9
FY26/27 General Utility Bills $1,414.47 10
FY25/26 General Manual Utility Bills $51,752.79 11
Total $359,386.71
FY25/26 Library Warrant $29,096.80 12-13
FY26/27 Library Manual Warrant $24,769.36 14
Total $53,866.16
Pay Date:
6/18/2026 Payroll #12 $765,701.06 15-17
From: City of Sierra Madre-General Acct.

To: City of Sierra Madre-Payroll Acct.

Total $765,701.06
7/7/2026 3:02:29 PM Page 1 of 6
Check Approval Register
City of Sierra Madre, CA
APPKT08756 - GEN FY25/26 7/14/26 Check Date: 07/07/2026 01 - Vendor Set 01
Packet:

Vendor Set:

Bank Code Payment Type Invoice # Invoice Description Account Number Distribution Amount Vendor Number Vendor Name Vendor Total
VEN03814 AIR SOURCE INDUSTRIES 93.15
APBWEST Check 00988380 OXYGEN
87f7403c-7c45-427f-9dcd-b47a01136a23
10000.64000.53300 93.15
VEN01386 ALERT ALL CORP. 1,594.52
APBWEST Check W55048 MISC. SUPPLIES FD
f71e3573-ca24-46b7-b7d9-b47800fbefea
10000.61000.53999 1,594.52
1484 ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES 842.00
APBWEST Check 3556002 ENENT INSURANCE
4944b6df-d421-41ef-8521-b47b00eeaf3b
10000.79016.52999 450.00
3575759 EVENT INSURANCE - COMMUNITY YARD SALE
21a64fdd-30cf-4927-9a99-b4780108fbb2
37006.72000.52200 392.00
0433 ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC. 767.89
APBWEST Check 273352 FY 25/26 WILDLAND FIRE TRAINING TOOLS e0ef73e9-0816-4bcc-99ec-b47800f8fd7c
10000.61000.52205 767.89
VEN03454 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 240.87
APBWEST Check 1DNF-NFFT-K1X4 MISC SUPPLIES 5/25/26 - 6/7/26 3cf27c55-d5cb-45c8-b7ff-b4780109b28d
60001.83200.53200 106.06
1JL1-CVGN-9Q3K MISC SUPPLIES 6/8/26 - 6/21/26
8619d01f-8aed-42c8-8f95-b478010a4412
10000.70000.53999 134.81
VEN03981 ANGEL'S AUTO REPAIR INC 1,208.66
APBWEST Check 40332 VEHICLE MAINT
b96f2263-de2d-4ed0-beb4-b47801084126
60000.83100.53208 1,208.66
0859 AQUA METRIC 43,634.24
APBWEST Check INV0114209 ACOUSTIC WATER LOGGERS - SGVMWD GRANT 17d86cb7-051f-43b7-ae12-b48000f34160
71000.81150.56009 10,114.69
INV0114583 ACOUSTIC WATER LOGGERS - SGVMWD GRANT
dc8e03a9-72ae-4648-a634-b48000f3410a
71000.81150.56009 33,519.55
1464 ARCADIA PARTY RENTALS INC 54.00
APBWEST Check 24640 REPLACEMENT CHAIRS
4d115aa8-c9a9-421d-99a3-b478010ec742
10000.79007.52999 54.00
VEN04026 ARCADIA TIRES 263.26
APBWEST Check INV044368 VEHICLE MAINT/#2092
6944a48e-f7c7-45c8-86f4-b47801036adf
60000.83100.53208 100.00
INV044370 VEHICLE MAINT/#2090
12279d00-213d-4f1c-85be-b4780107cb38
60000.83100.53208 100.00
INV044371 VEHICLE MAINT/#5111
9f005430-7101-48fb-87fc-b4780108127f
60000.83100.53208 63.26
1662 ARNOLD'S FRONTIER HARDWARE - CS 6.60
APBWEST Check 119492 MISC. SUPPLIES
d9db9bf2-b476-481c-8f7a-b478010e29ee
10000.70000.53999 6.60
1552 ARNOLD'S FRONTIER HARDWARE - Fire 15.98
APBWEST Check 119548 MISC. SUPPLIES
dc916620-41a9-4188-9ea6-b478010d9d35
10000.61000.52302 15.98
1553 ARNOLD'S FRONTIER HARDWARE - Police 4.40
APBWEST Check 119497 MISC. SUPPLIES
3eb0ef1d-7d2d-47b2-9f70-b478010a86a0
10000.50000.53204 4.40
0122 ARNOLD'S FRONTIER HARDWARE - PW 91.58
APBWEST Check 119423 FY 25/26 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
317405ed-7cff-4dfd-8671-b48000f3416c
60001.83200.53200 15.20
119472 FY 25/26 WATER DEPT. MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
df43f60a-b954-4ae3-b7d5-b48000f34100
71000.81100.53200 30.90
119477 FY 25/26 WATER DEPT. MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
f4fd29ef-55db-46bc-8e8d-b48000f3411d
71000.81100.53200 17.66
119482 FY 25/26 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
06394b4d-42fc-4828-8ab9-b48000f34105
60001.83200.53200 13.48
119485 FY 25/26 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
1cb0dbd7-3eab-464c-8c54-b48000f340ca
60001.83200.53200 5.51
119536 FY 25/26 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
7545c69e-749f-436d-9fea-b48000f340fb
60001.83200.53200 8.83
VEN03910 BURRO CANYON SHOOTING PARK 30.00
APBWEST Check 3484 RANGE FEE
4a099284-df79-4a6f-b05f-b478010fbdad
10000.50000.53302 10.00
3862 RANGE FEE
6b92f003-987a-418d-b169-b478010f26ca
10000.50000.53302 20.00
VEN03072 CA DEPT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION 4,628.92 APBWEST Check L0035795398 1/1/25 - 3/1/25 DIESEL FUEL TAX ACCT #057-425204 e30a0662-2dba-4a5a-add6-b47f00ba0df5
60000.83100.55001 4,628.92
VEN04557 CALIFORNIA CONSULTING INC 4,600.00
APBWEST Check 8003 6/1/26 - 6/30/26 GRANT CONSULTING SERVICES a3266ab8-1c1f-4eb8-ae0d-b48000f34126
10000.32000.52200 4,600.00
VEN04361 CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP 3,977.69
APBWEST Check IN2300392 AUTOMATE ENTERPRISE
f990fe52-c514-43c4-83c5-b47b010dea95
60003.30000.52200 3,977.69
1121 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC 18,773.50
APBWEST Check 70872 MAY 2026 LEGAL SRVCS-RETAINER: GENERAL ADVICE 6d1c3808-8571-4b28-90cf-b48000f34160
10000.21000.52201 9,040.50
71000.81100.52201 1,937.25
72000.32000.52201 1,937.25
70874 MAY 2026 LEGAL SRVCS: CITY CLERK
87a71a09-bd5f-4e37-a640-b4780111dfb5
10000.21000.52201 81.00
70875 MAY 2026 LEGAL SRVCS: LABOR/EMPLOYMENT
966bbca8-fe26-410d-9a45-b4780112b677
60007.70100.52201 351.00
70876 MAY 2026 LEGAL SRVCS: ASSESSMENT & PROP 218 SRV
d6dfe5df-5aa5-4abf-ae3a-b4780112f065
32012.83000.52200 1,107.00
70877 MAY 2026 LEGAL SRVCS: CODE ENFORCEMENT
d48dc2f8-a7b4-40be-9077-b47801132aac
10000.40000.52201 270.00
70878 MAY 2026 LEGAL SRVCS: IMPLEMENTATION OF SETTLEMENT af299ab7-9331-4358-8ec5-b478011360da
10000.40000.52201 486.00
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Bank Code Payment Type Invoice # Invoice Description Account Number Distribution Amount Vendor Number Vendor Name Vendor Total
APBWEST Check 70879 MAY 2026 LEGAL SRVCS: MISCELLANEOUS LITIGATION 2a70edb3-5cda-43c1-a8f0-b4780113b97f
10000.21000.52201 354.00
70880 MAY 2026 LEGAL SRVCS: MATER DOLORSA DEVELOPMENT
2b702c01-b13d-4109-ba52-b47801140479
10000.40000.52201 1,433.50
70882 MAY 2026 LEGAL SRVCS: V. SOUTHERN CA. EDISON
bc68c4c8-3d15-4454-80b5-b47801152139
10000.21000.52201 162.00
70884 MAY 2026 LEGAL SRVCS: ADV. SOUTHERN CA. EDISON
f7a8299a-9227-4e6d-8518-b47801155a32
10000.21000.52201 1,614.00
VEN02953 CPACINC.COM 76,175.98
APBWEST Check SI-1303156 QTY 30 - DELL MONITORS
6b5a4530-be7b-446d-b3f1-b48000f3411d
60003.30000.56009 6,427.62
SI-1303169 COMPUTER REFRESH 25/26
21a33aea-712f-4a99-88ad-b48000f34139
60003.30000.56009 69,748.36
VEN04461 CRICKET SCADA LLC 2,600.05
APBWEST Check 1806 SCADA MONITORING SYSTEM REPAIR
f8fcaf5f-0840-425e-b37d-b48000f34115
71000.81100.52200 2,600.05
VEN04114 DYLAN FISHER 114.65
APBWEST Check INV044431 TRAVEL REIMB: UAS BASIC PILOTS COURSE: TRAINING f0c9257a-8e2b-43f1-9bd7-b47b00f7f566
10000.50000.52205 114.65
0551 FOOTHILL LOCK & KEY 600.00
APBWEST Check 112 FD TRUCK TOWING CHARGE
cf61d6c7-5849-4a9c-94a6-b47900f84d41
10000.61000.53208 600.00
VEN02778 FORMLA LANDSCAPING INC 1,165.00
APBWEST Check 45919 5/11/26 - 6/10/26 CITY HALL MAINTENANCE 5a8eb937-4256-405f-bdb4-b48000f340d0
10000.83300.52200 1,165.00
1510 GARVEY EQUIPMENT CO. 2,395.04
APBWEST Check 173838 VIBRA PLATE ASPHALT COMPACTOR
492fd3cf-4f68-45ec-9c64-b48000f34152
71000.81100.53205 2,375.75
175025 MISC. SUPPLIES
d20ea839-d0c8-435d-bbc1-b47900f2028e
60000.83100.53208 19.29
VEN02878 GOLDEN BELL PRODUCTS INC 5,415.00
APBWEST Check 19745 PEST TREATMENT - SEWER & MANHOLES
72f57475-9731-43d8-9b8a-b48000f3410e
72000.81200.52200 5,415.00
VEN04622 GREEN HALO SYSTEMS INC 3,500.00
APBWEST Check 6584 GREEN HALO SUBSCRIPTION FY 25/26
429ea969-15b8-476c-b5b6-b48000f340d5
10000.40000.53805 3,500.00
0241 HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & ASSOC 825.00
APBWEST Check SIN064332 Q4 2026 SERVICE/SALES TAX (4/26-6/26) 454b6bf2-326c-4c60-9b76-b47900f2670f
60002.30000.52100 525.00
SIN064507 Q4 2026 SERVICE/TRANSACTIONS TAX (4/26-6/26)
c44c95e1-b10e-48ae-87e8-b47900f96c42
60002.30000.52100 300.00
VEN04651 IDVILLE 3,408.88
APBWEST Check 44075650 ID MAKER AND CARDS
7f16b49a-9827-4931-9870-b47b010e6653
60007.70100.52205 3,408.88
VEN01969 INLAND EMPIRE STAGES 2,035.50
APBWEST Check 66134 COMMUNITY EXCURSION
04d6d5d7-ee0f-48a4-99fa-b47b00ed6414
37004.70000.52200 2,035.50
0937 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM OF INLAND VALLEY 643.72
APBWEST Check 140040624 BATTERY
a86b904c-8706-4c2b-a2a6-b47900fc573f
60000.83100.53208 389.95
995054081 BATTERY
13196614-1334-4232-a70f-b47900fcb09d
60000.83100.53208 253.77
1185 KEYSTONE UNIFORM 298.29
APBWEST Check 071465 UNIFORMS
547a4087-c585-49cc-bed7-b47b00be57b9
10000.50000.53303 298.29
VEN04543 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC 7,310.00
APBWEST Check 36003840 MAY 2026 GEN PLAN OPEN SPACE & CONSERVATION ELEM 9be2df26-267c-4d39-89a7-b48000f340df
60008.40000.52100 7,310.00
0515 LANDSCAPE WAREHOUSE 446.86
APBWEST Check 2606-660349 FY 25/26 MAINTENACNE SUPPLIES c4a07ed1-6ab0-4d1a-a6d1-b47b00c10b66
10000.83300.53001 430.02
2606-664152 FY 25/26 MAINTENACNE SUPPLIES
74f85967-96fb-48d1-95b0-b47b00c1a137
10000.83300.53001 119.97
2606-664404 FY 25/26 MAINTENACNE SUPPLIES
472fc9ef-1efe-48f5-9211-b47b00c13def
10000.83300.53001 -105.43
2606-665854 FY 25/26 MAINTENACNE SUPPLIES
c78cfdec-713f-40e9-8e4a-b47b00bffab9
10000.83300.53001 2.30
1724 LAWRENCE ROLL UP DOORS INC 3,477.25
APBWEST Check 2613019 FD_Rear Overhead Door Repair
7e17384d-84d5-488c-bedb-b48000f340da
60001.83200.52200 3,477.25
VEN04652 LEON CHALNICK 1,100.00
APBWEST Check 602 MEMORIAL PARK PERFORMANCE
a34df1b9-c0ac-4755-9a6f-b47b00ece709
10000.79002.52999 1,100.00
VEN04103 LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS 202.50
APBWEST Check 1300281232 MAY 2026 LE Investigative and Analysis system 34ef9de6-4d43-4675-bf0e-b47b00c5747c
10000.50000.52200 202.50
0277 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 8,613.00
APBWEST Check 325510 MAY 2026 LEGAL SERVICES: INVESTIGATION ADVICE 7a9f4e28-ccb3-4e9b-86df-b48000f34178
60007.70100.52201 765.00
325511 MAY 2026 LEGAL SERVICES: INVESTIGATION ADVICE
77d3cca5-3b09-42ac-bc96-b48000f34165
60007.70100.52201 288.50
325512 MAY 2026 LEGAL SERVICES: INVESTIGATION ADVICE
b4a438e3-6a62-424b-addb-b48000f340b0
60007.70100.52201 3,579.50
325513 MAY 2026 LEGAL SERVICES: INVESTIGATION ADVICE
799d80da-b8fc-4b65-ac21-b48000f3412b
60007.70100.52201 1,152.50
325514 MAY 2026 LEGAL SERVICES: FLSA & PAYROLL REVIEW
ab2c9ebb-08fd-466a-a319-b48000f34148
60007.70100.52201 1,622.00
325515 MAY 2026 LEGAL SERVICES: GENERAL
dc221123-f20e-4307-9ee1-b48000f3416f
60007.70100.52201 1,165.50
325516 MAY 2026 LEGAL SERVICES: INVESTIGATION ADVICE
9412c0e4-49c4-4bd7-8c3b-b48000f34121
60007.70100.52201 40.00
0640 LIFE-ASSIST INC. 1,440.18
APBWEST Check 2146962 FY 25/26 EMS Medical Supplies
83137ada-7dc0-43b1-943d-b48000f340e8
10000.64000.53300 493.25
2152085 FY 25/26 EMS Medical Supplies
6fa98543-7bf2-4155-bdb0-b48000f340fb
10000.64000.53300 561.92
2152818 FY 25/26 EMS Medical Supplies
606b6974-3650-430b-b37f-b48000f3414c
10000.64000.53300 385.01
VEN02976 MEDICO PROFESSIONAL LINEN SERVICE 74.61
APBWEST Check 21460665 MEDICO WASTE SERVICES
558614b9-982c-4741-b6c5-b47b00d2544a
10000.64000.53300 74.61
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Bank Code Payment Type Invoice # Invoice Description Account Number Distribution Amount Vendor Number Vendor Name Vendor Total
VEN03488 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES INC 236.98
APBWEST Check IN2529288 FY 25/26 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE UNIFORM EQUIPMENT 199e11a4-bcbd-416b-836d-b48000f34173
10000.61000.53300 236.98
VEN04643 NEW IMAGE PROMO INC 300.56
APBWEST Check 1501654 PD EXPLORER T-SHIRTS
b2c8f4d7-4dfd-4c38-bb5f-b47b00d48984
10000.50000.53999 300.56
VEN04200 NIKO MOBILE CARWASH 405.00
APBWEST Check 054937 6/11/26 PD CAR WASH
9461af9a-2082-413f-b370-b47b00d2be58
10000.50000.52200 405.00
0786 OFFICE DEPOT, INC 492.79
APBWEST Check 465928439001 OFFICE SUPPLIES
c4ecb77c-b052-4ddb-96ba-b47b011026e7
60002.30000.53100 196.47
60002.31100.53100 49.85
469078577001 OFFICE SUPPLIES
445e12c3-3619-4144-8c2c-b47b01138be1
10000.40000.53100 33.10
60002.30000.53100 79.25
60002.31100.53100 95.45
71000.81100.53100 26.05
469078985001 OFFICE SUPPLIES
421ce780-5198-4ba0-a9b9-b47b00d56433
10000.40000.53100 12.62
VEN03819 PAYDIRT PRINTING SERVICES 132.90
APBWEST Check 248765 BUSINESS CARDS: ELIAS/HUANG
737574eb-44b4-4d15-b617-b47b00e187a6
60002.31100.53102 132.90
VEN04338 PETTY CASH FUND-FD 154.44
APBWEST Check INV044425 VERDUGO COMM. - GIFT CARDS/FLOWERS abbda37e-e5ea-4ff6-825d-b47b00d93a60
10000.61000.53999 62.16
INV044426 VERDUGO COMM. - GIFT CARDS
4a1ddfee-a05b-488b-b981-b47b00e06558
10000.61000.53999 40.00
INV044427 EMS SUPPLIES - RETURN POSTAGE
798c584f-2b4d-45f5-a88f-b47b00e0a5db
10000.64000.53300 20.75
INV044428 EMS SUPPLIES - RETURN POSTAGE
ec987c16-66ff-42a9-8d70-b47b00e106bc
10000.64000.53300 18.53
INV044429 EMS SUPPLIES - RETURN POSTAGE
044c9293-c0a1-4ff8-8921-b47b00e130d3
10000.64000.53300 13.00
VEN03227 PRIME ELECTRIC WHOLESALE 496.75
APBWEST Check S1539338.001 PARK MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
770d38b5-b5b0-4621-b62a-b47b00e2cb25
10000.83300.53001 496.75
1483 PRO PRINTING INC 2,583.01
APBWEST Check 59814 PD - TRAFFIC COLLISION EXCHANGE BOOK 86822e55-df89-435a-a9bf-b47b00d8e9d0
10000.50000.53304 1,047.87
59848 PD CITATION BOOKS
9c450d32-c2c2-45c1-bba3-b47b00d6eb5e
10000.50000.53304 1,535.14
0338 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 276.69
APBWEST Check 52982388 FY 25/26 PUBLIC WORKS UNIFORMS
c20f6f8a-fdc4-4c38-9722-b48000f3410a
60001.83200.53303 135.92
52984083 FY 25/26 PUBLIC WORKS UNIFORMS
d71176b6-8f46-43ea-ae4f-b48000f340f2
60001.83200.53303 140.77
1485 RED SUPPLY INC 175.40
APBWEST Check 36255 MAINT SUPPLIES
639d2094-4820-4bc3-8117-b47b00e34827
60001.83200.53200 75.75
36518 MAINT SUPPLIES
2f82f1ff-2231-465d-a2aa-b47b00e4ef05
60001.83200.53200 99.65
VEN01670 ROGERS, ANDERSON, MALODY & SCOTT, LLP 1,900.00 APBWEST Check 81043 FY25/26 STATE CONTROLLER'S ANNUAL FIN. TRANX REPOR 46b00a28-ec84-4a86-8e78-b48000f340ed
60002.30000.52100 1,900.00
1294 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER ASSOCIATION 100.00
APBWEST Check INV044430 2026 ASSOCIATE DUES
bb2ab716-5ca7-47ab-bb58-b47b00ea9afe
71000.81100.53409 100.00
1663 SHAKER SHIRTS 240.00
APBWEST Check 22946 2026 MWTR - SHIRTS
e203519f-0883-45c7-8204-b47b00e9d8dd
10000.79007.52999 240.00
VEN03199 SO CAL MAILING SERVICES 6,466.48
APBWEST Check 64111 FEB 2026 SO CAL MAILING SERVICES
31ceea49-3254-433d-8417-b48000f340cd
71000.32000.53101 2,162.17
64134 APRIL 2026 SO CAL MAILING SERVICES - CORRECT MONTH 8e5e6f0a-938a-4a7a-8215-b48000f340c5
71000.32000.53101 2,158.03
64143 JUNE 2026 SO CAL MAILING SERVICES
ae1212c1-9551-453f-ad97-b48000f34148
71000.32000.53101 2,146.28
0382 SOUTH COAST A Q M D 583.73
APBWEST Check 4729945 FACILTIY ID: 126520 GAS TURBINE, EMERGENCY edb1bfdb-e1c3-48f6-a5f7-b48000bc4fe1
60001.83200.52401 583.73
1091 STETSON ENGINEERS, INC. 10,954.50
APBWEST Check 2948-16-001 FEB 2026 URBAN WATER MASTER PLAN CONSULTANT a3c0b999-071f-4972-a851-b48000f34131
71000.81100.52200 4,166.00
2948-16-002 MARCH 2026 URBAN WATER MASTER PLAN CONSULTANT 669bd0cf-7352-44a7-97c3-b48000f34156
71000.81100.52200 6,788.50
VEN01027 STUBBIES 256.80
APBWEST Check 25777 CS T- SHIRTS
4ce7ed67-7854-4e55-a01a-b47b00ee3b6b
37006.72000.52200 256.80
VEN02444 SUPERIOR COURT OF CA, CO OF L. A. 5,957.50
APBWEST Check AUG2025 AUG 2025 Citation Revenue distribution fec0a1c2-3964-4118-9c62-b48000f3413e
10000.50000.52200 3,647.50
MAR2026 MARCH 2026 Citation Revenue distribution
c939adf3-66e3-4f04-a824-b48000f34169
10000.50000.52200 2,310.00
1368 SWANK MOTION PICTURES INC 905.00
APBWEST Check RG 4359677 MOVIES IN THE PARK 6/19/26
33fa6015-f975-429b-a179-b47b00e6e4a8
10000.79012.52999 905.00
VEN01116 THE STANDARD INSURANCE 31.50
APBWEST Check 152209 0003 JUNE - EAP - THE STANDARD
098b5d55-aece-4b44-8e7c-b47b0114a3cc
60007.00000.21602 31.50
1245 THE WORKSHOP 2,340.39
APBWEST Check 76083 UBER PAMPHLETS
6a05a4f0-088b-4339-810c-b47f00b6504e
60003.30000.53102 260.78
76084 PODIUM LABEL
416b92db-b07e-473a-9422-b47b0114452f
10000.30000.53102 521.56
76087 BEAR MAGNETS
0f9bbd05-57e8-4af6-935f-b47f00b6d84c
60003.30000.53102 364.65
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Bank Code Payment Type Invoice # Invoice Description Account Number Distribution Amount Vendor Number Vendor Name Vendor Total
APBWEST Check 76094 UBER FLYERS
cc39bfe6-6fd1-4d0a-b4e5-b47f00b6a23a
60003.30000.53102 298.35
76096 ADDITIONAL BEAR MAGNETS
edfb3293-9324-4736-84fc-b47f00b71552
60003.30000.53102 364.65
76097 CITY INFO MAGNETS
6aa6b916-219d-4f8c-b7b9-b47f00b75746
60003.30000.53102 530.40
VEN02951 YOHTEK CORP 1,180.69
APBWEST Check YTK-2847 MAY 2026 AUVIK - RMM SCM NCM
b324ef4c-082c-4e53-91e7-b48000f34143
60003.30000.52200 900.00
YTK-2848 MAY 2026 EOC PHONE LINES
f6b07bbf-fcaa-44fe-a1b5-b47b0115df6d
60003.30000.52200 280.69
1387 ZOLL MEDICAL CORP 170.72
APBWEST Check 4502570 MEDICAL SUPPLIES
bfbc1496-22b0-44b6-8d3b-b47b00eb28f6
10000.64000.53300 170.72
Report Total: 239,010.60
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City of Sierra Madre, CA
APPKT08757 - GEN FY26/27 7/14/26 Check Date: 07/07/2026 01 - Vendor Set 01
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Bank Code Payment Type Invoice # Invoice Description Account Number Distribution Amount Vendor Number Vendor Name Vendor Total
0827 CALIFORNIA PARK & RECREATION SOCIETY 150.00
APBWEST Check INV044437 ID #148773 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 2027 RYANN LOPEZ 1bb454d8-722a-4e0a-91fa-b47f0111fe3a
10000.70000.53409 150.00
1727 CHRIS CIMINO 740.11
APBWEST Check AUG2026 AUGUST 2026 RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE e1d24a48-5623-4813-b446-b47f0111a3e2
60007.31607.51302 740.11
0759 EXECUTIVE INFORMATION SERVICES 1,492.05
APBWEST Check EISMN0000749 3/1/26 - 2/28/27 Crossroads Interface CHP 8ac15f8f-8003-40fd-9fb2-b47f01131985
10000.50000.52200 1,492.05
1044 JESSE TORIBIO 370.06
APBWEST Check AUG2026 AUGUST 2026 RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE 4fcd142a-4e55-416b-a09e-b47f0114e0ec
60007.31607.51302 370.06
VEN04495 JUSTFOIA INC 7,665.11
APBWEST Check RN28878 2026-2027 Public Records request software ac0b5f25-8776-43e7-8872-b48000f18bcb
60002.12000.52204 7,665.11
1165 KENNETH BERRY 740.11
APBWEST Check AUG2026 AUGUST 2026 RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE bf399722-3650-4850-8a6d-b47f01151fdf
60007.31607.51302 740.11
VEN01070 MARTIN CRUZ 740.11
APBWEST Check AUG2026 AUGUST 2026 RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE b10d8f10-26e2-412b-900c-b47f011560a1
60007.31607.51302 740.11
VEN01559 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY POLICE CHIEFS'S ASSOCIATION 400.00 APBWEST Check 26/27 2026/2027 MEMBERSHIP
3ca46fc5-3d7b-4503-a9bc-b47f01162c2c
10000.50000.53409 400.00
VEN01663 SO CA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS 1,758.00
APBWEST Check SCAG FY27 0162 SCAG MEMBERSHIP DUES FY 26/27 a3aac3c7-6fd3-446f-a53b-b47f01159676
60002.31500.53409 1,758.00
0382 SOUTH COAST A Q M D 176.41
APBWEST Check 4732242 FACILITY ID: 126520 FY26/27 FLAT FEE EMISSION 3e5a44c2-af46-44e5-aae7-b48000b81832
60000.31600.52401 176.41
VEN02951 YOHTEK CORP 1,600.00
APBWEST Check YTK-2856 ENTERPRISE LICENSE - 1 YEAR REVEWAL 169e0208-af8b-4c15-9a18-b480008fb836
60003.31603.53503 1,600.00
Report Total: 15,831.96
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City of Sierra Madre, CA
APPKT08743 - GEN MAN FY25/26 7/14/26 Check Date: 07/01/2026 01 - Vendor Set 01
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Vendor Set:

Bank Code Payment Type Invoice # Invoice Description Account Number Distribution Amount Vendor Number Vendor Name Vendor Total
1497 MOUNTAIN VIEWS NEWS 1,400.59
APBWEST Check CM202304190 PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES PHN JUNE 2026 561e4dc8-46f1-485c-b95d-b47900dd5141
10000.12000.52206 1,400.59
Report Total: 1,400.59
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Check Approval Register
City of Sierra Madre, CA
APPKT08724 - GEN MAN 25/26 7/14/26 Check Date: 06/17/2026 01 - Vendor Set 01
Packet:

Vendor Set:

Bank Code Payment Type Invoice # Invoice Description Account Number Distribution Amount Vendor Number Vendor Name Vendor Total
VEN04635 CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE 4,094.65
APBWEST Check X4-260696953.1 FD-E41 Warranty Repair and Maintenance 365823ad-0446-479d-b432-b46b01050951
10000.61000.53208 4,094.65
0378 SMART & FINAL 162.43
APBWEST Check 3056650064201 PD - WISTERIA FESTIVAL - WATER 37a8f66a-b6ab-470f-beb5-b46b00fe46b7
10000.50000.52205 91.84
3056650089301 CS - MWTR - SUPPLIES
e189d8aa-7f7a-4c7a-aff5-b46b00ffe92c
10000.79007.52999 70.59
Report Total: 4,257.08
7 7/7/2026 3:22:44 PM Page 1 of 2
Check Approval Register
City of Sierra Madre, CA
APPKT08735 - GEN MAN FY25/26 7/14/26 Check Date: 06/25/2026 01 - Vendor Set 01
Packet:

Vendor Set:

Bank Code Payment Type Invoice # Invoice Description Account Number Distribution Amount Vendor Number Vendor Name Vendor Total
VEN04542 IRV SEAVER MOTORCYCLES 40,957.51
APBWEST Check 83538725 PD Motorcycle BMW WB10M4305T6M68487 8c2783e9-5355-4949-a7b4-b47400aafcbf
35003.50000.56006 40,957.51
Report Total: 40,957.51
8 7/7/2026 2:55:07 PM Page 1 of 2
Check Approval Register
City of Sierra Madre, CA
APPKT08751 - UB FY25/26 7/14/26 Check Date: 07/07/2026
01 - Vendor Set 01
Packet:

Vendor Set:

Bank Code Payment Type Invoice # Invoice Description Account Number Distribution Amount Vendor Number Vendor Name Vendor Total
VEN03195 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES 2,029.74
APBWEST Check 42194141 003-1443256-000 3/21/26 - 4/20/26 5b5b0ba7-899a-4f65-ba16-b47f010b1a58
60003.30000.53210 1,643.03
42308531 003-1310860-00 4/5/26 -6/4/26
e99bf06b-acb9-4780-8b10-b47f010bba98
60003.30000.53210 386.71
VEN02829 RINGCENTRAL INC 2,731.97
APBWEST Check CD_001473597 6/23/26 - 7/22/26 VOIP PHONE SERVICE 5edaa9cc-d90b-426f-a5d3-b48000b07e49
60003.30000.55005 2,731.97
Report Total: 4,761.71
9 7/7/2026 2:59:16 PM Page 1 of 2
Check Approval Register
City of Sierra Madre, CA
APPKT08752 - UB FY26/27 7/14/26 Check Date: 07/07/2026
01 - Vendor Set 01
Packet:

Vendor Set:

Bank Code Payment Type Invoice # Invoice Description Account Number Distribution Amount Vendor Number Vendor Name Vendor Total
VEN01031 QUADIENT LEASING USA INC 1,414.47
APBWEST Check Q2402038 POSTAGE MACHINE LEASE 7/11/26 - 10/10/26 842cb5e7-acf7-4dde-a687-b48000b094c7
60002.31100.53101 1,414.47
Report Total: 1,414.47
10 7/7/2026 3:20:32 PM Page 1 of 2
Check Approval Register
City of Sierra Madre, CA
APPKT08734 - UB MAN FY25/26 7/14/26 Check Date: 06/25/2026 01 - Vendor Set 01
Packet:

Vendor Set:

Bank Code Payment Type Invoice # Invoice Description Account Number Distribution Amount Vendor Number Vendor Name Vendor Total
0129 AT&T 4,266.41
APBWEST Check INV044366 818 291-0241 661 1 6/4/26 - 7/3/26 PHONE b7e7b854-376c-4054-b240-b47101170143
60003.30000.55005 4,266.41
0384 SOUTHERN CALIF. EDISON CO. 47,486.38
APBWEST Check INV044364 700835579161 5/8/26 - 6/8/26 ELECTRIC 742a1e25-a837-4817-a637-b47101126831
71000.81100.55003 47,989.91
INV044364.1 700835579161 5/8/26 - 6/8/26 ELECTRIC CREDIT a80308c3-7c63-4c74-a432-b471011342e4
71000.81100.55003 -570.16
INV044365 700178900477 5/8/26 - 6/8/26 ELECTRIC
9bd9bdc2-d0a9-4e98-9304-b4710113d136
71000.81100.55003 66.63
Report Total: 51,752.79
11 7/7/2026 3:00:23 PM Page 1 of 3
Check Approval Register
City of Sierra Madre, CA
APPKT08753 - LIB FY25/26 7/14/26 Check Date: 07/07/2026 01 - Vendor Set 01
Packet:

Vendor Set:

Bank Code Payment Type Invoice # Invoice Description Account Number Distribution Amount Vendor Number Vendor Name
Fund: 10000 - GENERAL FUND
VEN03454 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
APBWEST Check 1Q9P-4P43-T6N6 MISC SUPPLIES 6/8/26 - 6/21/26 0d7f3391-f52e-4e9c-a30e-b47f00d6c3b2
10000.90000.53100 6.61
1FKV-43CK-114H MISC SUPPLIES 3/16/26 - 3/29/26
630562da-90e9-4239-9794-b47f00d685c5
10000.90000.53406 59.77
1HVR-N4RC-9TML MISC SUPPLIES CREDIT
45dba5a4-53df-4338-a684-b47f00d5cb70
10000.90000.53999 -57.45
VEN01190 ARNOLD'S FRONTIER HARDWARE - Library
APBWEST Check 119607 MISC. SUPPLIES
4d14a76c-21a0-48e8-bd07-b47f00d91dd7
10000.90000.53100 43.05
VEN03072 CA DEPT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION
APBWEST Check APRIL-JUNE2026 APRIL - JUNE 2026 Q2 USE TAX LIB ACCT #017-772438 3e8607ec-0f2e-47df-8bbf-b47f00d9b508
10000.90000.53406 32.57
VEN04560 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICE LLC
APBWEST Check 97257283 BOOKS & REFERENCE
a7a7e4b3-ab59-4ed1-8e76-b47f00dfe804
10000.90000.53406 54.08
97227768 BOOKS & REFERENCE
00d940de-316a-44a0-890e-b47f00e0ff17
10000.90000.53406 124.25
97266512 BOOKS & REFERENCE
a9f2582f-d10e-40e3-84a2-b47f00e1591d
10000.90000.53406 149.49
97237977 BOOKS & REFERENCE
f6635423-d3a7-4ddf-8f3b-b47f00e1fa8a
10000.90000.53406 102.21
97237975 BOOKS & REFERENCE
14ecf96a-f478-403d-bc9b-b47f00e540d4
10000.90000.53406 287.03
97359954 BOOKS & REFERENCE
1daef149-f55b-46c8-abd4-b47f00e6ceeb
10000.90000.53406 1,880.01
97359953 BOOKS & REFERENCE
3cb95c1d-ef70-4cb5-b74a-b47f00e706c2
10000.90000.53406 1,065.56
97237976 BOOKS & REFERENCE
1dbcfe01-77e3-4534-81a6-b47f00e761bd
10000.90000.53406 1,090.96
97227769 BOOKS & REFERENCE
28f2b4ba-dd6f-43dc-9161-b47f00e0c53c
10000.90000.53406 48.12
97348521 BOOKS & REFERENCE
864cfb77-d8d7-4b67-a9ac-b47f00e73034
10000.90000.53406 572.47
97237978 BOOKS & REFERENCE
bf33e5c8-0da1-45d5-87b9-b47f00dd105e
10000.90000.53406 622.08
VEN01043 OVERDRIVE INC
APBWEST Check 01148CO26213692 EBOOK/AUDIOBOOK
64d8d766-c590-49e6-84c0-b47f00f18ca9
10000.90000.53406 1,719.66
01148CO26214900 EBOOK/AUDIOBOOK
35fc8dba-47bd-4b61-8085-b47f00f30665
10000.90000.53406 1,798.18
01148CO26216570 EBOOK/AUDIOBOOK
2f1a0126-827f-4a62-a406-b47f00f33a74
10000.90000.53406 1,516.09
01148CO26213694 EBOOK/AUDIOBOOK
239f0a76-2e1f-455e-929a-b47f00f3686c
10000.90000.53406 1,843.30
01148CO26216504 EBOOK/AUDIOBOOK
72f4e31c-5b18-424a-a940-b47f00f393f6
10000.90000.53406 1,770.02
01148CO26213720 EBOOK/AUDIOBOOK
c61cfc1d-8612-45dd-a92f-b47f00f442ee
10000.90000.53406 1,757.52
VEN04654 VANGUARD ID SYSTEMS INC
APBWEST Check I534913 LIBRARY CARDS
ad4bf7f3-544c-4a9b-8bcc-b47f00f67674
10000.90000.53100 1,063.51
0904 VROMAN'S
APBWEST Check 5273422 BOOKS
a3977c94-0ca3-4d37-834f-b47f00f6e999
10000.90000.53406 735.39
5273421 BOOKS
604476aa-8354-41f1-8c22-b47f00ffa5dd
10000.90000.53406 60.06
5273811 BOOKS
71c48deb-3edf-43e2-b86c-b47f00ffdefa
10000.90000.53406 238.55
5273417 BOOKS
20f0861c-97ef-457a-9661-b47f00ff6a6e
10000.90000.53406 185.44
5275946 BOOKS
59792a7a-5c1b-4bd1-a09f-b47f00ff37b7
10000.90000.53406 203.31
5276071 BOOKS
d1616ef4-bcbd-4a46-ad3b-b47f00feeb91
10000.90000.53406 322.10
5273428 BOOKS
f0481c29-7c7a-4dc0-8b67-b47f00fec2b6
10000.90000.53406 190.92
5273424 BOOKS
e8bd52db-ba05-426d-b808-b47f00fe8cc4
10000.90000.53406 392.29
Fund 10000 Total: 19,877.15
Fund: 39002 - LIBRARY - GIFT AND MEMORIAL
VEN03454 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
APBWEST Check 1PX1-H3QH-LX9C MISC SUPPLIES 5/25/26 - 6/7/26 9719f548-0129-4660-aa97-b47f00d58185
39002.90000.53406 17.02
VEN04226 MANGO LANGUAGES
APBWEST Check IN018704 MANGO LANGUAGE SUBSCRIPTION - (2026 -2029) 2821474b-0683-4c56-82e9-b48000b05214
39002.90000.53999 4,536.00
VEN04650 MATTERHACKERS INC
APBWEST Check MH263705 3D PRINTER and FILAMENT BUNDLE
6f6b8761-7480-441c-9a5c-b48000b05205
39002.90000.53999 1,816.05
Fund 39002 Total: 6,369.07
Fund: 39006 - FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY DONATION FUND
VEN03454 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
APBWEST Check 17VH-MR3T-R4VL MISC SUPPLIES 6/8/26 - 6/21/26 dee48cd3-4248-4e44-9d55-b47f00d82dca
39006.90000.53406 103.80
14PT-4PLX-CH6Q MISC SUPPLIES 6/8/26 - 6/21/26
143a853f-a365-4cc5-9894-b47f00d78f0a
39006.90000.53406 111.90
1QNC-JLYN-JRH9 MISC SUPPLIES 5/25/26 - 6/7/26
86673257-7224-422f-b4e4-b47f00d49c9a
39006.90000.53406 23.19
12 7/7/2026 3:00:23 PM Page 2 of 3
APPKT08753 - LIB FY25/26 7/14/26 Check Date: 07/07/2026 01 - Vendor Set 01
Packet:

Vendor Set:

Bank Code Payment Type Invoice # Invoice Description Account Number Distribution Amount Vendor Number Vendor Name
APBWEST Check 1T1F-C13F-QRJV MISC SUPPLIES 6/8/26 - 6/21/26 e569a842-0aa9-48cc-b09f-b47f00d87cde
39006.90000.53406 171.10
1TTG-DTGK-T1H6 MISC SUPPLIES 6/8/26 - 6/21/26
97dcb6c3-f1da-4961-b96f-b47f00d7497a
39006.90000.53999 420.34
1QY7-99XK-XXCW MISC SUPPLIES 5/25/26 - 6/7/26
6aa6990a-307b-45b7-a05f-b47f00d5048f
39006.90000.53999 15.02
VEN02711 AMERICAS PRINTER
APBWEST Check 1275752 SUMMER READING POSTCARDS
46cca519-0d8c-4de7-8125-b47f00d8d080
39006.90000.53999 185.06
VEN01190 ARNOLD'S FRONTIER HARDWARE - Library
APBWEST Check 119672 MISC. SUPPLIES
cf052a17-1752-4d35-ae72-b47f00d980db
39006.90000.53999 44.19
VEN03072 CA DEPT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION
APBWEST Check APRIL-JUNE2026 APRIL - JUNE 2026 Q2 USE TAX LIB ACCT #017-772438 3e8607ec-0f2e-47df-8bbf-b47f00d9b508
39006.90000.53406 170.43
VEN04110 LEILA ARCIERO
APBWEST Check INV044438 REIMB: PROGRAM/CHILDREN'S ROOM SUPPLIES 219508a2-7fd3-4e8d-8175-b48000bd76a2
39006.90000.53999 123.75
VEN04544 LIBRARY IDEAS LLC
APBWEST Check 130198 LIB VOX BOOKS
5b67dffa-b92c-4674-a23d-b47f00e9deaf
39006.90000.53406 555.13
1634 MIDWEST TAPE
APBWEST Check 509048965 MISC. MEDIA
02990d19-faae-467e-a8db-b47f00f06ca8
39006.90000.53406 154.26
1578 PETTY CASH FUND-LIBRARY
APBWEST Check INV044435 LAUNDRY
4c219287-ae31-4099-a087-b47f00f49ed4
39006.90000.53999 10.00
VEN04169 PLAYAWAY PRODUCTS LLC
APBWEST Check 538276 MISC. SUPPLIES
f5dbbcac-4614-4f42-86ff-b47f00f4f9b9
39006.90000.53406 762.41
Fund 39006 Total: 2,850.58
Report Total: 29,096.80
13 7/7/2026 3:16:43 PM Page 1 of 2
Check Approval Register
City of Sierra Madre, CA
APPKT08722 - LIB MAN 25/26 7/14/26 Check Date: 06/16/2026 01 - Vendor Set 01
Packet:

Vendor Set:

Bank Code Payment Type Invoice # Invoice Description Account Number Distribution Amount Vendor Number Vendor Name Vendor Total
VEN03096 W M J COMMUNICATIONS 24,769.36
APBWEST Check 2360 LIBRARY PROJECT - CABLE AND IT WIRING 15bd0a58-4edc-45a8-9825-b46b0107c3cb
29007.90000.56010 15,987.30
2405 LIBRARY PROJECT - CABLE AND IT WIRING
86f93b1b-3f55-4833-9d2f-b46b0107c3cc
29007.90000.56010 1,760.00
2406 LIBRARY PROJECT - CABLE AND IT WIRING
423b3ffa-9a0c-4582-81e8-b46b0107c3bd
29007.90000.56010 4,277.08
2407 LIBRARY PROJECT - CABLE AND IT WIRING
ad2e529b-2085-4680-a97c-b46b0107c3d2
29007.90000.56010 2,744.98
Report Total: 24,769.36
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CITY OF
SIERRA
MADRE

STAFF REPORT

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
DATE: July 14, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Laura Aguilar, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 26-66 Amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-66 amending the City of Sierra Madre's Conflict of Interest Code and direct the City Clerk to incorporate the updates into the City's Conflict of Interest Code until the next scheduled update in 2028.

SUMMARY
The Political Reform Act requires every local agency to review its Conflict of Interest Code in even numbered years.

As part of the biennial review process, the City Clerk's Office has amended the City's Conflict of Interest Code to incorporate organizational changes that have been introduced since the previous Conflict of Interest Code was adopted in 2024. The Fair Political Practices Commission requires every state and local government agency to conduct bienniel review of their adopted Conflict of Interest Code to ensure that the agency's code accurately reflects all those officials that particiate in the decision-making process.

DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
The Conflict of Interest Code identifies which designated individuals shall file Statements of Economic Interest. The last Conflict of Interest Code was adopted in 2024. Since then, there have been a number of organizational change. For example, the Deputy City Manager position has been removed and the Library & Community Services Director position has been added, among others. In preparation of this report, the City Clerk's Office considered staffing changes, as well as anticipated projects with oversight by the City's boards and commissions.

STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
There is no association between the Strategic Plan and the adoption of the Conflict of Interest Code.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not a CEQA Project under: 14 CCR 15378(b)(5)- organizational or administrative activities

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the City funds as a result of the recommended action.

Approved by:
___________________________
Michael Bruckner
City Manager
Attachments
Resolution 26-66 Conflict of Interest Code.pdf
DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE 2026.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 26-66

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE

AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF INTERST CODE
WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act, Government Code Section 81000, et seq., requires every State or local government agency to adopt and promulgate a Conflict of Interest Code; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Political Practices Commission requires every State or local government agency to conduct a biennial review of their adopted Conflict of Interest Code to ensure that the agency’s code accurately reflects all those officials that make or participate in the making of governmental decisions; WHEREAS, the Conflict of Interest Code should be amended due to staffing changes, to accurately set forth those positions which should be designated, and the categories of financial interests which should be made reportable; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre does hereby approve the following:

SECTION 1. Adopts the Conflict of Interest Code included as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference
SECTION 2. Persons holding designated positions shall file Statements of Economic Interest pursuant to the amended Conflict of Interest Code.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of July 2026.

Kristine Lowe, Mayor
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre, California, at a meeting held on the 23rd day of June 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

Laura Aguilar, City Clerk
Approved as to form:

Aleks Giragosian, City Attorney
UPDATED 07/14/2026 |
City of Sierra Madre City Council
Notice of Intention to Adopt a Conflict of Interest Code NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre (City) intends to review its Conflict of Interest Code of Regulations, Section 18730. It will include a list of designated officials consisting of the members of the City of Sierra Madre City Council, staff, and consultants, all of whom will be required to disclose under either Category I or Category II of the model code. However, as authorized by the model code, the City Clerk may determine in writing that any particular consultant’s duties do not require full disclosure compliance.

Copies of the proposed code and all the information upon which it is based may be obtained free from the City Clerk’s Office at Sierra Madre City Hall 232 W.

Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024. Any interested person may present written comments concerning the proposed code no later than July 14, 2026.

No public hearing on this matter will be held unless any interested person or his or her representatives, no later than 15 days prior to the close of the written comment period.

UPDATED 07/14/2026 |
2024 DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES

POSITION DISCLOSURE CATEGORY

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER II

CITY TREASURER II

CITY CLERK II

CITY ATTORNEY II

CITY MANAGER II

ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER II

DEPUTY CITY MANAGER II

FINANCE DIRECTOR II

PLANNING COMMISSIONER II

POSITION DISCLOSURE CATEGORY

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR I

DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR I

UTILITY SERVICES DIRECTOR I

FIRE CHIEF I

POLICE CHIEF I

IT MANAGER I

SENIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR I

BUDGET AND FINANCE MANAGER I

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER I

CITY LIBRARIAN I

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPERVISOR I

FILM MONITOR I

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES I

SENIOR PLANNER I

BUILDING INSPECTOR I

PLAN CHECKER I

CITY ENGINEER I

LIBRARY BOARD TRUSTEE I
UPDATED 07/14/2026 |
APPENDIX “A”
2026 DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES

POSITION DISCLOSURE CATEGORY

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER II

CITY TREASURER II

CITY CLERK II

CITY ATTORNEY II

CITY MANAGER II

ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER II

FINANCE DIRECTOR II

PLANNING COMMISSIONER II

POSITION DISCLOSURE CATEGORY

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR I

FIRE CHIEF I

DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF I

POLICE CHIEF I

POLICE CAPTAIN I

IT MANAGER I

SENIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR I

BUDGET AND FINANCE MANAGER I
DIR. OF LIBRARY & COMMUNITY SERVICES I

FILM MONITOR I

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES I

SENIOR PLANNER I

BUILDING INSPECTOR I

PLAN CHECKER I

CITY ENGINEER I
UPDATED 07/14/2026 |

CONSULTANTS
Consultants are defined for reporting purposes as persons who prepare a product or perform services of a general nature and/or an ongoing basis and participate by direct advice to the decision makers. Generally, consultants who prepare a product or perform services for a single specific matter are not the type of consultants required to be covered by a code, whereas consultants who provide more general assistance and advice to a government agency on an ongoing basis should be covered by a code. Only those consultants who provide the City with an ongoing service or advice will be required to disclose, and that shall be pursuant to the Type I Disclosure Category.

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
Category I Original FPPC Form 700 to be filed in the City Clerk’s Office Category II Original FPPC Form 700 to be filed with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and a copy to be filed in the City Clerk’s Office

CITY OF
SIERRA
MADRE

STAFF REPORT

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
DATE: July 14, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Laura Aguilar, City Clerk
SUBJECT:

Resolution No. 26-67 Reciting the Facts of the Special Municipal Election held June 2, 2026, Declaring the Results and Such Matters as Provided by Law

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-67 reciting the facts of the Special Municipal Election held on June 2, 2026, declaring the results and such matters as provided by law.

SUMMARY
The City of Sierra Madre held a Special Municipal Election on June 2, 2026. California Elections Code Section 10263 requires the City Council adopt a resolution reciting the facts of the election upon completion of the canvass.

The City received the Official Canvass Certificate and the Official Statement of Votes Cast by precinct on June 30, 2026, from Los Angeles County. Copies of those respective certificates are attached as Exhibit 1. Resolution 26-67 recites the facts of the Special Municipal Election (Exhibit 2).

DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
The City of Sierra Madre has 8,744 registered voters. Of those voters, 735 votes were cast at a precinct, 4,266 votes were cast by mail; a total of 5,001 ballots were cast in the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election.

Sierra Madre voters were asked to consider Measure GL:
"City of Sierra Madre No-Tax Increase Gann Measure. Shall the measure adjusting the City of Sierra Madre’s appropriations limit to allow increased budgeting of City revenues for general governmental purposes, including protecting safe clean water, maintaining brush clearing and wildfire prevention, firefighter/paramedic staffing levels, 911 emergency response, repairing potholes, streets, and sidewalk, upgrading storm drains to protect local groundwater supplies, maintaining natural disaster preparedness for four years (this measure does not increase taxes or impose any new taxes), be adopted?"
The results of the election are as follows:

Measure GL
Number of Votes Received
Yes 3,446
No 1,188

STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
Not applicable.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not a CEQA Project under: 14 CCR 15378(b)(5)- organizational or administrative activities

FISCAL IMPACT
The Special Municipal Election was consolidated with Los Angeles County. The cost of the election was approved as a FY 2025-2026 mid-year budget amendment, and wass included in the FY 2025-2026 City budget.

Approved by:
___________________________
Michael Bruckner
City Manager
Attachments
City of Sierra Madre - 6-2-26 Election.pdf
RESOLUTION NO 26-67 canvass of election.pdf

RESOLUTION NO. 26-67

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE

RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
HELD ON JUNE 2, 2026, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH

MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
WHEREAS, a Special Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City of Sierra Madre, California, on June 2, 2026, as required by law; and WHEREAS, a notice of the election was given in time, form and manner as provided by law; voting precincts were properly established; election officers were appointed and that in all respects the election was held and conducted and the votes were cast, received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in time, form and manner as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California for holding of elections in General Law cities; and WHEREAS, the County Registrar of Voters, who conducted the election on behalf of the City, canvassed the returns of the election and has certified the results to this City Council, the results are received, attached and made a part hereof as “Exhibit A.”)
WHEREAS, City Clerk and Election Official Laura Aguilar orally certified the results of the Canvass of Vote and reported the breakdown of the total votes cast for Ballot Measure GL, at the July 14, 2026 meeting of the City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE,

CALIFORNIA DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the whole number of votes cast in the precincts except vote-by-mail ballots and provisional ballots was 735; that the whole number of vote-by-mail ballots cast in the City was 4,266 making a total of 5,001 votes cast in the City.

SECTION 2. That the measure voted on at the Special Election was entitled Measure GL: City of Sierra Madre No-Tax Increase Gann Measure. Shall the measure adjusting the City of Sierra Madre’s appropriations limit to allow increased budgeting of City revenues for general governmental purposes, including protecting safe clean water, maintaining brush clearing and wildfire prevention, firefighter/paramedic staffing levels, 911 emergency response, repairing potholes, streets, and sidewalk, upgrading storm drains to protect local groundwater supplies, maintaining natural disaster preparedness for four years (this measure does not increase taxes or impose any new taxes), be adopted? SECTION 3. The City Council does declare and determine that Measure GL passed with a majority of the votes cast in the Special Election.

SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

DATED: July 14, 2026
_____________________________
Kristine Lowe, Mayor Pro Tem
City of Sierra Madre
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Laura Aguilar, City Clerk
I, Laura Aguilar, City Clerk of the City of Sierra Madre, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre held on the 14th day of July, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_____________________________
Laura Aguilar, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
_____________________________
Aleks Giragosian, City Attorney

CITY OF
SIERRA
MADRE

STAFF REPORT

CITY ATTORNEY
DATE: July 14, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Aleks Giragosian, City Attorney
SUBJECT:

Resolution No. 26-68 Approving the First Amendment to Settlement Agreement with Ginkgo Stonehouse LLC and Resolution No. 26-69 Approving the Application to Extend Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 65348 by Twelve Months

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-68 approving the First Amendment to Settlement Agreement with Ginkgo Stonehouse LLC and Resolution No. 26-69 approving the application to extend Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 65348 by twelve months

SUMMARY
The City Council is being asked to take two separate but related actions. The first action is the adoption of an amendment to the Settlement Agreement with Gingko Stonehouse LLC to ensure that both Resolution No. 26-09 and the Settlement Agreement are consistent and to waive the need for a statutory development agreement. The second action is to extend Tentative Tract Map 65348 by twelve months consistent with the spirit of the Settlement Agreement.

DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
First Amendment to Settlement Agreement
On March 23, 2010, CS Stonehouse LLC and the City entered into the “Settlement Agreement” with respect to the Stonehouse Property located at 935 and 965 East Grand View Avenue, Sierra Madre, California 91024. On September 28, 2012, CS Stonehouse, LLC transferred the Stonehouse Property to Ginkgo Stonehouse LLC. On December 13, 2012, Ginkgo Stonehouse LLC sold a portion of its interest in the Stonehouse Property to Ginkgo Stonehouse II, LLC, thereby leaving Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 5764-001-017 and 5764-001-018 with Ginkgo Stonehouse (the “GSI Property”) and transferring Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 5764-001-019 and 5764-005-012 to Ginkgo Stonehouse II, LLC (the “GSII Property”). On January 27, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-09, certifying a Final Environmental Impact Report, approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving the nine-lot Project’s vesting tentative tract map, designated Tentative Tract Map No. 65348.

Currently, Exhibit D (CS Settlement Proposal Plan) and Exhibit H (Stonehouse Building Square Footages and Maximum Permissible Gross Floor Area) of the Settlement Agreement are not consistent with Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 65348 approved on January 27, 2026 via Resolution No. 26-09. Further, Section 3.3 of the Settlement Agreement contemplates the adoption of a statutory development agreement, but neither City staff nor Ginkgo Stonehouse LLC think a separate development agreement is necessary to effectuate the intent of the City and the applicant. As a result, City staff recommends the City Council adopt this Resolution, included herein as Exhibit 1, to ensure both Resolution No. 26-09 and the Settlement Agreement are consistent and to waive the need for a statutory development agreement.

Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 65348
On January 27, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-09 to approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 65348. Under the Sierra Madre Municipal Code (“SMMC”), a vesting tentative tract map is only valid for two years.

However, Section 3.5 of the Settlement Agreement contemplates a four year vesting tentative tract map.

SMMC Section 16.52.070 states, “The approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map shall expire twelve months from the date of the city council action. Upon application of the subdivider, filed at least thirty days prior to the expiration of the approved or conditionally approved vesting tentative map, the time at which the map expires may be extended by the city council for a period or periods not exceeding a total of twenty-four months.

The maximum extension granted by the city council for each applicable shall be twelve months.” On June 25, 2026, Gingko Stonehouse LLC applied for its first map extension to extend Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 65348 by an additional twenty-four months, included herein as Attachment 2. Because the statutory development agreement contemplated by Sections 3.3 and 3.5 of the Settlement Agreement is suspended as set forth above, staff recommends approving the attached application consistent with the spirit of the Settlement Agreement.

STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
This Strategic Plan is not applicable to this Resolution as it relates to a Development Agreement.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
This Resolution is in furtherance of a certified Final Environmental Impact Report adopted by Resolution No. 26-09 on January 27, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no financial obligation associated with this Resolution.

Approved by:
___________________________
Michael Bruckner
City Manager
Attachments
Resolution 26-68 re 1st Amendment to Ginkgo Stonehouse Settlement Agreement Resolution 26-69 re Extension of Vesting TTM no. 65348 r1 448737.1
RESOLUTION NO. 26-68

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FIRST

AMENDMENT TO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH

GINKGO STONEHOUSE LLC

RECITALS
WHEREAS, On January 27, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 26- 09, certifying a Final Environmental Impact Report, approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving the nine-lot Project’s vesting tentative tract map, designated Tentative Tract Map No. 65348;
WHEREAS, Exhibit D (CS Settlement Proposal Plan) and Exhibit H (Stonehouse Building Square Footages and Maximum Permissible Gross Floor Area) of the Settlement Agreement with Ginkgo Stonehouse LLC with respect to the Stonehouse Property located at 935 and 965 East Grand View Avenue in Sierra Madre, California (“Settlement Agreement”) are not consistent with Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 65348 approved on January 27, 2026 via Resolution No. 26-09; and WHEREAS, Section 3.3 of the Settlement Agreement contemplates the adoption of a statutory development agreement, but neither City staff nor Ginkgo Stonehouse LLC think a separate development agreement is necessary to effectuate the intent of the City and the applicant.

THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The Recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Approval. The City Council approves the First Amendment to the Settlement Agreement, included herein as Exhibit A.

SECTION 3. CEQA. This Resolution is in furtherance of a certified Final Environmental Impact Report adopted by Resolution No. 26-09 on January 27, 2026.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution or any part hereof or exhibit hereto is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution or any part thereof or exhibit thereto. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraph, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
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SECTION 5. Certification. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36932, the City Clerk shall certify the passage, approval, and adoption of this Resolution by the City Council.

SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of July 2026. __________________________
Kristine Lowe, Mayor
I HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre, California, at a meeting held on the 14th day of July 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:
___________________________
Laura Aguilar, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
____________________________
Aleks Giragosian, City Attorney
1 First Amendment to Settlement Agreement

FIRST AMENDMENT TO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
This First Amendment to Settlement Agreement (“Amendment”) is entered into between the CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, a California municipal corporation (“City”), and GINKGO STONEHOUSE, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Ginkgo Stonehouse”; together with the City, the “Parties”), to amend, solely with respect to the GSI Property (defined below), that certain Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release, effective as of March 23, 2010, by and among the City, CS Stonehouse, LLC, and CS One Carter LLC (the “Settlement Agreement”).

RECITALS
A. On March 23, 2010, CS Stonehouse, LLC and the City entered into the Settlement Agreement with respect to the Stonehouse Property, as more fully described in Exhibit A to the Settlement Agreement (the “Stonehouse Property”). The parcels retained by Ginkgo Stonehouse that comprise the approved nine-lot project described in Recital G below (the “Project”) are Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 5764-001-017 and 5764-001-018, located at 935 and 965 East Grand View Avenue, Sierra Madre, California 91024; B. On March 29, 2010, CS Stonehouse, LLC and the City, pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, entered into a stipulation to stay Los Angeles County Superior Court Case Nos. BS 105770 and BS 106081, which were consolidated by the Court (collectively, the “Active Cases”);
C. On September 28, 2012, CS Stonehouse, LLC transferred the Stonehouse Property to Ginkgo Stonehouse;
D. On December 13, 2012, Ginkgo Stonehouse sold a portion of its interest in the Stonehouse Property to Ginkgo Stonehouse II, LLC, thereby leaving Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 5764- 001-017 and 5764-001-018 with Ginkgo Stonehouse (the “GSI Property”) and transferring Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 5764-001-019 and 5764-005-012 to Ginkgo Stonehouse II, LLC (the “GSII Property”);
E. On January 18, 2023, Ginkgo Stonehouse II, LLC recorded a Grant Deed with the Los Angeles County Recorder transferring its interest in the GSII Property to CYTS USA, LLC;
F. Effective February 20, 2025, the City and Ginkgo Stonehouse entered into a Fourteenth Tolling Agreement, staying the Active Cases until June 30, 2027; G. On January 27, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-09, certifying a Final Environmental Impact Report, approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving the nine-lot Project’s vesting tentative tract map, designated Tentative Tract Map No. 65348. Resolution No. 26-09 recites that the Project was filed as a vesting tentative tract map under the Subdivision Map Act, and the Parties acknowledge that Tentative Tract Map No. 65348 is a vesting tentative tract map that confers on the Project the vested rights provided by Government Code section 66498.1; and H. The Parties desire to amend the Settlement Agreement with respect to the GSI Property to conform to Resolution No. 26-09 approved by the Sierra Madre City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree to amend the Settlement Agreement as follows:

Exhibit A
2 First Amendment to Settlement Agreement
I. Recitals. The Recitals above are incorporated herein by reference.

II. Substitution of Exhibit D. Exhibit D to the Settlement Agreement, titled “CS SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL PLAN,” is replaced by Exhibit D to this Amendment solely as to the GSI Property.

III. Substitution of Exhibit H. Exhibit H to the Settlement Agreement, titled “STONEHOUSE

BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGES AND MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE GROSS FLOOR AREA,” is replaced by Exhibit H to this Amendment solely as to the GSI Property.

IV. Successor in Interest. Pursuant to Section 12.8 of the Settlement Agreement, the Parties acknowledge and agree that Ginkgo Stonehouse is the successor in interest to CS Stonehouse, LLC as to the GSI Property and has the right and authority to execute this Amendment. This Amendment modifies the Settlement Agreement only as to the GSI Property and is enforceable only against the City and Ginkgo Stonehouse. This Amendment does not amend or affect the Settlement Agreement as to the GSII Property, the One Carter Property, Ginkgo Stonehouse II, LLC, CYTS USA, LLC, CS One Carter LLC, or any other person or entity. Pursuant to Section 12.7 of the Settlement Agreement, this Amendment is valid and binding as a writing signed by each Party against whom the modification is to be charged, and the signature of no other Party is required.

V. Development Agreement. The Parties agree that, as to the GSI Property only, the obligation under Section 3.3 of the Settlement Agreement to enter into a statutory development agreement is suspended as provided in this Section V. During the suspension, the development rights and standards that the statutory development agreement was to provide apply directly under the Settlement Agreement and continue in full force, notwithstanding the suspension and the absence of a statutory development agreement, including without limitation:
(a) The map term of not less than four (4) years referenced in Section 3.5, to be effected as set forth in Section VI below;
(b) The seven (7) year period after recordation of the final subdivision map for the Project (the “Final Map”) for Hillside Development Permit applications and the related processing provisions of Sections 3.3 and 3.4; and (c) The application of the Original HMZ Ordinance to the building square footages and maximum permissible gross floor areas (Exhibit H, as replaced by Exhibit H to this Amendment), the compliance exceptions (Exhibit G), the lot sizes and density, the legal-lot status of the approved lots, the non-application of Sierra Madre Municipal Code section 17.52.140 to prohibit a residence, the discretionary review standards of Section 4.2, and any other development rights and standards provided for in the Settlement Agreement (collectively, the “Secured Rights”).

The suspension shall continue unless and until any Secured Right is finally determined to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by a court or other governmental authority of competent jurisdiction. If any Secured Right is so determined, the obligation under Section 3.3 of the Settlement Agreement to enter into a statutory development agreement shall apply as to the affected Secured Right for so long as that determination remains in effect. 3 First Amendment to Settlement Agreement
During the suspension, any reference in Sections 3.3, 3.4, and 3.5 of the Settlement Agreement to development rights or standards being set forth in or provided by the statutory development agreement is deemed to refer instead to those rights and standards as set forth in and provided by the Settlement Agreement, as amended by this Amendment.

The Parties further acknowledge that, to the extent the Secured Rights consist of ordinances, policies, and standards applicable to the Project within the meaning of California Government Code section 66498.1, those rights are vested by Tentative Tract Map No. 65348 as a vesting tentative tract map, independently of and in addition to their provision under the Settlement Agreement.

VI. Tentative Tract Map Extension. Because the statutory development agreement contemplated by Sections 3.3 and 3.5 of the Settlement Agreement is suspended as set forth above, the Parties intend that the map term of not less than four (4) years referenced in Section 3.5 be implemented through City Council approval, concurrently with this Amendment, of a twenty-four (24)-month extension of Tentative Tract Map No. 65348, to the maximum extent permitted by California Government Code section 66452.6 and Sierra Madre Municipal Code section 16.52.070. The Parties intend that the extension be treated as part of the initial map term under California Government Code section 66452.6(a), and not as a discretionary extension under California Government Code section 66452.6(e), to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. Ginkgo Stonehouse’s submission of this Amendment to the City for consideration and approval by the City Council constitutes its request and application for that extension, and no separate extension application shall be required unless required by applicable law. The City waives any extension application fee to the extent permitted by applicable law. The Parties intend that the City Council consider and act upon the extension concurrently with its consideration of this Amendment at the same City Council meeting. Nothing in this Amendment waives, limits, or impairs any further extension, tolling, stay, or other map-life right available under the Subdivision Map Act, the Sierra Madre Municipal Code, the Settlement Agreement, or other applicable law.

If the City Council does not approve the extension, the City shall process a statutory development agreement, and the Parties shall negotiate in good faith and use diligent efforts to enter into that statutory development agreement, to secure the Secured Rights to the maximum extent permitted by law, in accordance with California Government Code sections 65864 through 65869.5.

VII. Integration. This Amendment amends the Settlement Agreement only as expressly set forth herein. Except as specifically amended by this Amendment, the Settlement Agreement remains in full force and effect. To the extent there is any conflict between this Amendment and the Settlement Agreement, this Amendment shall control. This Amendment, the Settlement Agreement, and the exhibits attached to each integrate all terms and conditions of the Parties’ agreement with respect to the subject matter of this Amendment and supersede all prior negotiations with respect thereto.

VIII. Severability. If any provision of this Amendment is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be impaired or invalidated in any way. 4 First Amendment to Settlement Agreement
IX. Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. An electronic signature, or a signature transmitted by email as a portable document format (PDF) file or by facsimile, shall have the same force and effect as an original manual signature. Delivery of an executed counterpart signature page by any such means shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart.

SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE
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The Parties execute this Amendment as of the date of the last signature below.

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY:

By: _____________________________
Name: ___________________________
Title: ____________________________
Date: ____________________________

GINKGO STONEHOUSE, LLC
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY:

By: _____________________________
Name: Homer Shih-Hung Yen
Title: Authorized Signatory
Date: ____________________________
ATTEST:

By: _____________________________
Name: ___________________________
Title: ____________________________
Date: ____________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: _____________________________
Name: ___________________________
Title: ____________________________
Date: ____________________________

EXHIBIT D

CS SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL PLAN

EXHIBIT H

STONEHOUSE BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGES AND

MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE GROSS FLOOR AREA
Stonehouse
Floor
Area
Analysis
Lot No. Zoning as of
1/19/06
Lot
Area
(SF)
Maximum Allowable
Floor Area Per HMZ
as of 1/19/06
Maximum Allowable
Floor Area Per
Current HMZ
Proposed Maximum
Allowable Floor
Area
FAR
Ratio
1 R-1 15,000 20,000 5,200 4,200 5,200 26%
2 R-1 15,000 20,000 5,200 4,200 5,200 26%
3 R-1 15,000 20,030 5,204 4,203 5,204 26%
4 R-1 15,000 133,538 22,230 6,500 6,500 5%
5 R-1 15,000 89,256 15,588 6,500 6,500 7%
6 R-1 15,000 43,957 8,793 6,500 6,500 15%
7 R-1 15,000 21,191 5,378 4,319 5,378 25%
8 R-1 15,000 20,000 5,200 4,200 5,200 26%
9 R-1 15,000 22,325 5,548 4,432 5,548 25%

17.20.125 Allowable floor area.

All buildings in the R-1 zone are
limited to a maximum floor area as
defined below and must also be
within the permissible lot coverage
as defined in Section 17.20.120.

If the lot area is: Then the
allowable floor area is: (excludes
decks, covered porches, patios)
Lot Area
Under 6,000 sf
6,000 – 11,000
Over 11,000 sf
R1 & Old HMZ
2,100 sf
35% of lot area
3,850 sf + 15% of area over 11,000 sf
Lot Area
Under 6,000 sf
6,000 – 11,000
Over 11,000 sf
New HMZ (17.52.120)
1,800 sf
30% of lot area
3,300 sf + 10% of area over 11,000 sf
Maximum of 6,500 sf
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-69

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE

APPLICATION TO EXTEND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. 65348 BY TWELVE MONTHS

RECITALS
WHEREAS, On January 27, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 26- 09, certifying a Final Environmental Impact Report, approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving the nine-lot Project’s vesting tentative tract map, designated Tentative Tract Map No. 65348;
WHEREAS, Exhibit D (CS Settlement Proposal Plan) and Exhibit H (Stonehouse Building Square Footages and Maximum Permissible Gross Floor Area) of the Settlement Agreement with Ginkgo Stonehouse LLC with respect to the Stonehouse Property located at 935 and 965 East Grand View Avenue in Sierra Madre, California (“Settlement Agreement”) are not consistent with Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 65348 approved on January 27, 2026 via Resolution No. 26-09;
WHEREAS, Section 3.3 of the Settlement Agreement contemplates the adoption of a statutory development agreement, but neither City staff nor Ginkgo Stonehouse LLC think a separate development agreement is necessary to effectuate the intent of the City and the applicant; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2026, Gingko Stonehouse LLC applied for its first map extension to extend Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 65348 by an additional twenty-four months.

THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The Recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Approval. The City Council approves a twelve-month extension to Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 65348, included herein as Exhibit A.

SECTION 3. CEQA. This Resolution is in furtherance of a certified Final Environmental Impact Report adopted by Resolution No. 26-09 on January 27, 2026.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution or any part hereof or exhibit hereto is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution or any part thereof or exhibit thereto. The City Council 448737.1
hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraph, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.

SECTION 5. Certification. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36932, the City Clerk shall certify the passage, approval, and adoption of this Resolution by the City Council.

SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of July 2026. __________________________
Kristine Lowe, Mayor
I HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre, California, at a meeting held on the 14th day of July 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:
___________________________
Laura Aguilar, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
____________________________
Aleks Giragosian, City Attorney
Exhibit A
A"achment – Project Descrip4on
Project Description: Tentative Tract Map Extension. Applicant Ginkgo Stonehouse, LLC requests City Council approval of a twenty-four (24) month extension of the term of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 65348 (the "Map"), pursuant to California Government Code section 66452.6 and Sierra Madre Municipal Code section 16.12.100. The Map authorizes a nine-lot single-family residential subdivision of the property located at 935 and 965 East Grand View Avenue, Sierra Madre, California, identified as Assessor's Parcel Nos. 5764-001-017 and 5764-001-018, in the Residential Hillside zone. By Resolution No. 26-09, adopted on January 27, 2026, the City Council approved the Map, certified the Final Environmental Impact Report, and adopted the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project. The 2010 Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release among the City, CS Stonehouse, LLC, and CS One Carter LLC provides that the Map term shall be not less than four (4) years (Section 3.5). That term was originally to be secured through a statutory development agreement. Under the First Amendment to the Settlement Agreement, which is being presented to the City concurrently with this extension request, the development-agreement requirement is suspended and the four-year map term is implemented through this extension instead. Applicant therefore requests that the City approve the requested twenty-four (24) month extension and, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, treat the extension as part of the Map's initial term under California Government Code section 66452.6(a). The requested extension will provide the time reasonably necessary to prepare and record the final subdivision map and to process the Hillside Development Permit applications contemplated by the Settlement Agreement. The extension does not modify the approved subdivision, density, design, conditions of approval, or mitigation measures. The Project remains as approved under Resolution No. 26-09, and no change to the Project or to the City's environmental analysis is proposed.

CITY OF
SIERRA
MADRE

STAFF REPORT

HUMAN RESOURCES
DATE: July 14, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Miguel Hernandez, Assistant City Manager
By: Joseph Nosrat, Human Resources Technician
SUBJECT:

Resolution No. 26-70 Amending the Classification Plan and Salary Matrix For Classified Employees Association and Confidential-Exempt Employees, Adopting the Classified Employees Association MOU, and Adopting Amendments to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for the Executive Management and Confidential-Exempt Employees, Approving the City Manager’s Performance Bonus and Resolution No. 26-74 Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Adjustments and Appropriations

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-70, approving amendments to the Classification Plan and Salary Matrix for the Classified Employees Association (CEA) and Confidential-Exempt classifications,

2. Approve amended MOUs for the CEA, Terms and Conditions of Employment for Executive Management and Confidential-Exempt Employees,

3. Approve by minute order a $10,000 performance bonus pursuant to Section VI(c) of the City Manager Employment Agreement, and

4. Adopt Resolution No. 26-74, approving the fiscal year 2026-27 budget adjustments and appropriations.

SUMMARY
City negotiators have completed meet-and-confer discussions with the Classified Employees Association (CEA) regarding a reopener to the current MOU, focusing on cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for represented classified employees and related middle management classifications. Staff recommends City Council approval of the amended CEA MOU to implement a 4.0% COLA for Fiscal Year 2026–27, including a retroactive salary increase effective July 13, 2026, and adoption of a parallel 4.0% COLA for Confidential‑Exempt (middle management) employees to maintain market competitiveness and avoid salary compaction.

Staff further recommends approval of amendments to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Executive Management and Confidential‑Exempt employees to update waiver of rights language and management leave provisions, ensuring consistency across employee groups. Finally, based on the City Council’s positive annual performance evaluation of the City Manager, the City Council is asked to consider awarding a discretionary performance bonus of up to $10,000 pursuant to the City Manager Employment Agreement, with the action publicly reported and approved in open session as required by state law.

DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
City negotiators have concluded collaborative meet-and-confer sessions with the Classified Employees Association (CEA) regarding proposed amendments to the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). These discussions focused on cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for represented classified employees and Confidential-Exempt employees. The recommended MOU amendments reflect mutually agreed-upon compensation adjustments designed to support employee retention, maintain competitive compensation levels, and advance the City’s Organizational Sustainability and Workforce and Talent Management goals.

It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Classified Employees Association (CEA). Approval of this agreement will formalize the negotiated terms, align labor agreements with the City’s strategic priorities, and support competitive and predictable compensation for classified employees. Additionally, it is recommended that the City Council approve corresponding amendments to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Executive Management and Confidential-Exempt employees to ensure consistency across employee groups.

Classified Employees Association
The City’s current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Classified Employees Association (CEA) expires on June 30, 2027. In recent months, the City negotiators, acting under the direction of the City Council, met and conferred with CEA regarding a previously negotiated reopener on terms and conditions of employment for employees represented by the bargaining unit. As a result of those discussions, the parties reached agreement on the following compensation amendment:

A 4.0% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.

Upon ratification, CEA-represented employees will receive a 4.0% salary increase retroactive to July 13, 2026.

Confidential-Exempt Employees
It is recommended that the City Council also approve a 4.0% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for middle management positions, in order to maintain competitive compensation levels and support the City’s ability to attract and retain qualified management staff. This adjustment will help keep middle management salaries aligned with prevailing labor market conditions, particularly as classified employees and other represented groups receive COLA increases.

Providing a parallel COLA for middle management will also help mitigate future salary compaction, where compensation for supervised positions approaches or exceeds that of their managers, potentially undermining organizational hierarchy, internal equity, and leadership incentives. By adjusting middle management salaries in tandem with represented classifications, the City preserves appropriate differentials between supervisory and nonsupervisory roles and promotes a sustainable, internally consistent salary structure.

Terms and Conditions of Employment
It is recommended that the City Council approve amendments to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Executive Management employees to update provisions applicable to Executive Management classifications and to incorporate specific employment-related waiver of rights language.

It is also recommended that the City Council approve amendments to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Confidential-Exempt employees to update employment-related waiver of rights language and revise provisions related to management leave accrual. Specifically, this amendment changes the amount of mangement leave authorized each year based on the recommendation of the Department Head and approval of the City Manager.

City Manager’s Performance Bonus
On June 10, 2025, the City Council approved a City Manager Employment Agreement with Michael Bruckner (“Employment Agreement”). Section VI(c) of the Employment Agreement states, “Performance Bonus. Employee shall be eligible for a performance bonus of up to $10,000 based on the City Council’s discretionary determination that Employee has significantly exceeded the mutually established and quantifiable objectives as set forth in the previous year’s established written performance goals. Payment of this bonus [in] any year is at the sole discretion of the City Council.”
On June 30, 2026, the City Council met in closed session to conduct the City Manager’s annual performance evaluation. Based on a positive performance evaluation, the City Council desires to award a performance bonus.

Government Code 54953(d)(3)(A) states, “Prior to taking final action, the legislative body shall orally report a summary of a recommendation for a final action on the salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of either the following during the open meeting in which the final action is to be taken: (i) A local agency executive, … .” The City Manager is a local agency executive. Because the performance bonus is discretionary and not mandatory under the terms of the Employment Agreement, this action must be reported and acted upon at a regular meeting in open session.

STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
Under Goal 1. Strategic Objective of Organizational Sustainability, the City continues to prioritize Workforce & Talent Management 1.1, by advancing efforts to recruit and retain staff 1.1.1., through cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for Classified Employees Association (CEA) and Confidential Exempt employees, supporting competitive compensation and staff stability. In alignment with the Technology & Process Innovation objective 1.3, the City is also pursuing process modernization through streamlined HR and payroll systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery for employees and departments.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not a CEQA Project under: 14 CCR 15378(b)(5)- organizational or administrative activities

FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed COLA adjustments for Classified Employees Association and Confidential-Exempt requires a supplemental budget appropriation of $83,000 in the General Fund, $76,000 in the Internal Services Fund and $54,000 Enterprise Fund, and $12,000 to other special revenue funds (Transportation Prop A, Environmental, and Gas Tax) for FY 2026-27. The City Manager’s performance bonus is included in the FY 2026/27 Adopted Budget.

Approved by:
___________________________
Michael Bruckner
City Manager
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Resolution 26-70 Approving Classification Plan and Salary Matrix_CEA MOU_Exec and CE TCE.pdf Attachment 2 - Compensation Plan and Salary Matrix for CEA and CE_Resolution 26-70.pdf Attachment 3 - 2026-07-14 Classified Employees Association MOU_Final.pdf Attachment 4 - 2026-07-14_Executive Management_Terms_and_Conditions_of_Employment_Resolution 26- 70_Final.pdf Attachment 5 - 2026-07-14_Confidentail_Exempt_Terms_and_Conditions_of_Employment_Resolution 26- 70_Final.pdf Attachment 6 - Resolution 26-74 ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROPRIATIONS_Final.pdf
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-70

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND SALARY MATRIX

FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AND CONFIDENTIAL-EXEMPT

EMPLOYEES, ADOPTING THE CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION MOU,

AND ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIALEXEMPT EMPLOYEES, AND APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER’S PERFORMANCE BONUS.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City of Sierra Madre employs full-time employees who are members of the Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association, Confidential-Exempt, and Executive Management; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the Sierra Madre Classified Employee Association, under Section 2.48.040 of the City of Sierra Madre Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council negotiated a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with all the Classified Employees Association for all covered employees a 4% cost of living adjustment for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized a 4% cost of living adjustment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for all unrepresented employees covered under the Confidential-Exempt classification; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized modifying the Classification Plan and Salary Matrix for Classified Employees Association and Confidential-Exempt employees for Fiscal Year 2026-27 by approving a 4% cost of living adjustment to the Classified Employees Association and Confidential-Exempt employees; and WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized modifying the Executive Management and Confidential-Exempt employees Terms and Conditions of Employment (TCE).

THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The Recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
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SECTION 2. The City Council hereby adopts the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Sierra Madre and the Classified Employees Association.

SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes the amendments to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for the Executive Management and Confidential-Exempt employees.

SECTION 4. The City Council adopts the Classification Plan and Salary Matrix for Fiscal Year 2026-27 as presented in Attachment 2.

SECTION 5. The City Council approves a one-time performance bonus of $10,000 pursuant to Section VI(c) of the City Manager Employment Agreement.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause the same to be processed in accordance with applicable law.

SECTION 7. CEQA. The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment.

SECTION 8. Severability. If any sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution or any part hereof or exhibit hereto is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution or any part thereof or exhibit thereto. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraph, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.

SECTION 9. Certification. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36932, the City Clerk shall certify the passage, approval, and adoption of this Resolution by the City Council.

SECTION 10. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption with the exception of the COLA for members of the Classified Employees Association and Confidential-Exempt employees.

SECTION 11. Effective Date. The 4% COLA for members of the Classified Employees Association and Confidential-Exempt employees shall take effect July 13, 2026.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of July, 2026. __________________________
Kristine Lowe, Mayor
I HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre, California, at a meeting held on the 14th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:
___________________________
Laura Aguilar, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
____________________________
Aleks Giragosian, City Attorney
Salary Matrix
Confidential-Exempt - I
July 13, 2026
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Range Position Title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Annual Salary $ 72,758.40 $ 74,568.00 $ 76,440.00 $ 78,332.80 $ 80,308.80 $ 82,305.60 $ 84,364.80 $ 86,465.60 $ 88,628.80 $ 90,854.40 Hourly $ 34.98 $ 35.85 $ 36.75 $ 37.66 $ 38.61 $ 39.57 $ 40.56 $ 41.57 $ 42.61 $ 43.68 Annual Salary $ 84,864.00 $ 86,985.60 $ 89,148.80 $ 91,395.20 $ 93,662.40 $ 96,012.80 $ 98,404.80 $ 100,880.00 $ 103,396.80 $ 105,976.00 Hourly $ 40.80 $ 41.82 $ 42.86 $ 43.94 $ 45.03 $ 46.16 $ 47.31 $ 48.50 $ 49.71 $ 50.95 Annual Salary $ 95,825.60 $ 98,217.60 $ 100,672.00 $ 103,188.80 $ 105,768.00 $ 108,430.40 $ 111,134.40 $ 113,921.60 $ 116,750.40 $ 119,683.20 Hourly $ 46.07 $ 47.22 $ 48.40 $ 49.61 $ 50.85 $ 52.13 $ 53.43 $ 54.77 $ 56.13 $ 57.54 Annual Salary $ 85,924.80 $ 88,067.20 $ 90,272.00 $ 92,539.20 $ 94,848.00 $ 97,219.20 $ 99,652.80 $ 102,128.00 $ 104,686.40 $ 107,307.20 Hourly $ 41.31 $ 42.34 $ 43.40 $ 44.49 $ 45.60 $ 46.74 $ 47.91 $ 49.10 $ 50.33 $ 51.59 Annual Salary $ 123,718.40 $ 126,796.80 $ 129,979.20 $ 133,224.00 $ 136,552.00 $ 139,963.20 $ 143,478.40 $ 147,056.00 $ 150,737.60 $ 154,502.40 Hourly $ 59.48 $ 60.96 $ 62.49 $ 64.05 $ 65.65 $ 67.29 $ 68.98 $ 70.70 $ 72.47 $ 74.28 Annual Salary $ 93,142.40 $ 95,472.00 $ 97,864.00 $ 100,318.40 $ 102,814.40 $ 105,393.60 $ 108,014.40 $ 110,718.40 $ 113,484.80 $ 116,334.40 Hourly $ 44.78 $ 45.90 $ 47.05 $ 48.23 $ 49.43 $ 50.67 $ 51.93 $ 53.23 $ 54.56 $ 55.93 Annual Salary $ 78,769.60 $ 80,724.80 $ 82,742.40 $ 84,822.40 $ 86,944.00 $ 89,107.20 $ 91,332.80 $ 93,620.80 $ 95,971.20 $ 98,363.20 Hourly $ 37.87 $ 38.81 $ 39.78 $ 40.78 $ 41.80 $ 42.84 $ 43.91 $ 45.01 $ 46.14 $ 47.29 Annual Salary $ 141,668.80 $ 145,204.80 $ 148,844.80 $ 152,568.00 $ 156,374.40 $ 160,284.80 $ 164,299.20 $ 168,396.80 $ 172,598.40 $ 176,924.80 Hourly $ 68.11 $ 69.81 $ 71.56 $ 73.35 $ 75.18 $ 77.06 $ 78.99 $ 80.96 $ 82.98 $ 85.06 Annual Salary $ 143,312.00 $ 146,889.60 $ 150,571.20 $ 154,336.00 $ 158,184.00 $ 162,136.00 $ 166,192.00 $ 170,352.00 $ 174,616.00 $ 178,984.00 Hourly $ 68.90 $ 70.62 $ 72.39 $ 74.20 $ 76.05 $ 77.95 $ 79.90 $ 81.90 $ 83.95 $ 86.05 38 Administrative Fire Captain
41 Police Captain
42 Deputy Fire Chief - Community Risk Reduction Officer 28 Community Services Manager
Library Services Manager/City Librarian
29 Planning Manager
Finance and Budget Manager
IT Manager
30 Public Works/Utilities Manager
22 Assistant to the City Manager
25 Water Superintendent
26 Human Resources Manager
Accounting Manager
Senior Planner
Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk
Salary Matrix
Confidential-Exempt - II
July 13, 2026
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Range Position Title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Annual Salary $ 74,089.60 $ 75,940.80 $ 77,833.60 $ 79,788.80 $ 81,785.60 $ 83,824.00 $ 85,924.80 $ 88,067.20 $ 90,272.00 $ 92,518.40 Hourly $ 35.62 $ 36.51 $ 37.42 $ 38.36 $ 39.32 $ 40.30 $ 41.31 $ 42.34 $ 43.40 $ 44.48 Annual Salary $ 71,364.80 $ 73,153.60 $ 74,984.00 $ 76,856.00 $ 78,769.60 $ 80,745.60 $ 82,763.20 $ 84,822.40 $ 86,944.00 $ 89,128.00 Hourly $ 34.31 $ 35.17 $ 36.05 $ 36.95 $ 37.87 $ 38.82 $ 39.79 $ 40.78 $ 41.80 $ 42.85 Annual Salary $ 52,894.40 $ 54,204.80 $ 55,577.60 $ 56,950.40 $ 58,385.60 $ 59,841.60 $ 61,339.20 $ 62,878.40 $ 64,438.40 $ 66,060.80 Hourly $ 25.43 $ 26.06 $ 26.72 $ 27.38 $ 28.07 $ 28.77 $ 29.49 $ 30.23 $ 30.98 $ 31.76 Annual Salary $ 71,364.80 $ 73,153.60 $ 74,984.00 $ 76,856.00 $ 78,769.60 $ 80,745.60 $ 82,763.20 $ 84,822.40 $ 86,944.00 $ 89,128.00 Hourly $ 34.31 $ 35.17 $ 36.05 $ 36.95 $ 37.87 $ 38.82 $ 39.79 $ 40.78 $ 41.80 $ 42.85 Annual Salary $ 74,984.00 $ 76,856.00 $ 78,769.60 $ 80,745.60 $ 82,763.20 $ 84,822.40 $ 86,944.00 $ 89,128.00 $ 91,353.60 $ 93,641.60 Hourly $ 36.05 $ 36.95 $ 37.87 $ 38.82 $ 39.79 $ 40.78 $ 41.80 $ 42.85 $ 43.92 $ 45.02 Annual Salary $ 78,769.60 $ 80,724.80 $ 82,742.40 $ 84,822.40 $ 86,944.00 $ 89,107.20 $ 91,332.80 $ 93,620.80 $ 95,971.20 $ 98,363.20 Hourly $ 37.87 $ 38.81 $ 39.78 $ 40.78 $ 41.80 $ 42.84 $ 43.91 $ 45.01 $ 46.14 $ 47.29 Annual Salary $ 93,142.40 $ 95,472.00 $ 97,864.00 $ 100,318.40 $ 102,814.40 $ 105,393.60 $ 108,014.40 $ 110,718.40 $ 113,484.80 $ 116,334.40 Hourly $ 44.78 $ 45.90 $ 47.05 $ 48.23 $ 49.43 $ 50.67 $ 51.93 $ 53.23 $ 54.56 $ 55.93 Annual Salary $ 131,019.20 $ 134,305.60 $ 137,654.40 $ 141,107.20 $ 144,622.40 $ 148,241.60 $ 151,944.00 $ 155,750.40 $ 159,640.00 $ 163,633.60 Hourly $ 62.99 $ 64.57 $ 66.18 $ 67.84 $ 69.53 $ 71.27 $ 73.05 $ 74.88 $ 76.75 $ 78.67 Annual Salary $ 48,734.40 $ 49,961.60 $ 51,209.60 $ 52,478.40 $ 53,788.80 $ 55,140.80 $ 56,513.60 $ 57,928.00 $ 59,384.00 $ 60,860.80 Hourly $ 23.43 $ 24.02 $ 24.62 $ 25.23 $ 25.86 $ 26.51 $ 27.17 $ 27.85 $ 28.55 $ 29.26 Annual Salary $ 80,350.40 $ 82,347.20 $ 84,406.40 $ 86,528.00 $ 88,691.20 $ 90,896.00 $ 93,163.20 $ 95,492.80 $ 97,884.80 $ 100,339.20 Hourly $ 38.63 $ 39.59 $ 40.58 $ 41.60 $ 42.64 $ 43.70 $ 44.79 $ 45.91 $ 47.06 $ 48.24 Annual Salary $ 72,300.80 $ 74,110.40 $ 75,961.60 $ 77,854.40 $ 79,809.60 $ 81,785.60 $ 83,844.80 $ 85,924.80 $ 88,088.00 $ 90,292.80 Hourly $ 34.76 $ 35.63 $ 36.52 $ 37.43 $ 38.37 $ 39.32 $ 40.31 $ 41.31 $ 42.35 $ 43.41 35 Associate Planner
36 Assistant Planner
32 Senior Network Administrator
Senior Management Analyst
31 Police Lieutenant
34 Administrative Assistant
24 Management Analyst I
Human Resources Analyst
Senior Accountant
47 Management Analyst II
48 Management Analyst III
21 Recreation Supervisor
37 Executive Assistant
23 Administrative Analyst
Recreation Coordinator II
Salary Matrix
Classified Employees Association
July 13, 2026
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Range Position Title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Annual Salary
$ 47,257.60 $ 49,628.80 $ 52,104.00 $ 54,724.80 $ 57,449.60 Hourly
$ 22.72 $ 23.86 $ 25.05 $ 26.31 $ 27.62
Annual Salary $ 52,062.40 $ 54,662.40 $ 57,408.00 $ 60,278.40 $ 63,294.40 Hourly $ 25.03 $ 26.28 $ 27.60 $ 28.98 $ 30.43
Annual Salary $ 53,435.20 $ 56,097.60 $ 58,905.60 $ 61,859.20 $ 64,937.60 Hourly $ 25.69 $ 26.97 $ 28.32 $ 29.74 $ 31.22
Annual Salary $ 57,824.00 $ 60,715.20 $ 63,752.00 $ 66,934.40 $ 70,283.20 Hourly $ 27.80 $ 29.19 $ 30.65 $ 32.18 $ 33.79
Annual Salary $ 57,491.20 $ 60,382.40 $ 63,398.40 $ 66,560.00 $ 69,888.00 Hourly $ 27.64 $ 29.03 $ 30.48 $ 32.00 $ 33.60
Annual Salary $ 68,016.00 $ 71,406.40 $ 74,984.00 $ 78,728.00 $ 82,659.20 Hourly $ 32.70 $ 34.33 $ 36.05 $ 37.85 $ 39.74
Annual Salary $ 71,136.00 $ 74,672.00 $ 78,416.00 $ 82,347.20 $ 86,444.80 Hourly $ 34.20 $ 35.90 $ 37.70 $ 39.59 $ 41.56
Annual Salary $ 52,083.20 $ 54,704.00 $ 57,428.80 $ 60,299.20 $ 63,315.20 Hourly $ 25.04 $ 26.30 $ 27.61 $ 28.99 $ 30.44
Annual Salary $ 73,403.20 $ 77,064.00 $ 80,912.00 $ 84,968.00 $ 89,211.20 Hourly $ 35.29 $ 37.05 $ 38.90 $ 40.85 $ 42.89
Annual Salary $ 56,347.20 $ 59,176.00 $ 62,129.60 $ 65,228.80 $ 68,494.40 Hourly $ 27.09 $ 28.45 $ 29.87 $ 31.36 $ 32.93
Annual Salary $ 75,587.20 $ 79,352.00 $ 83,324.80 $ 87,505.60 $ 91,873.60 Hourly $ 36.34 $ 38.15 $ 40.06 $ 42.07 $ 44.17
Annual Salary $ 73,403.20 $ 77,064.00 $ 80,912.00 $ 84,968.00 $ 89,211.20 Hourly $ 35.29 $ 37.05 $ 38.90 $ 40.85 $ 42.89
Effective Date: July 13, 2026
20 Fleet Mechanic
120 Code Enforcement Officer
121 Planning Technician
9 Associate Librarian
11 Maintenance Worker II
15 Accountant
5 Supervisor/Foreman
6 Account Technician
Human Resources Technician
Permit Technician
8 Utility Account Specialist
1 Administrative Clerk
Customer Service Representative
Recreation Coordinator
Library Technician
Maintenance Worker I
3 Administrative Aide
4 Leadworker
Library Technician II
3 Salary Matrix
Classified Employees Association (Utilities)
July 13, 2026
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Range Position Title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Annual Salary $ 60,465.60 $ 63,481.60 $ 66,664.00 $ 69,992.00 $ 73,486.40 Hourly $ 29.07 $ 30.52 $ 32.05 $ 33.65 $ 35.33
Annual Salary $ 66,664.00 $ 70,012.80 $ 73,507.20 $ 77,188.80 $ 81,036.80 Hourly $ 32.05 $ 33.66 $ 35.34 $ 37.11 $ 38.96
Annual Salary $ 71,780.80 $ 75,358.40 $ 79,123.20 $ 83,096.00 $ 87,235.20 Hourly $ 34.51 $ 36.23 $ 38.04 $ 39.95 $ 41.94
Annual Salary $ 57,636.80 $ 60,507.20 $ 63,544.00 $ 66,705.60 $ 70,054.40 Hourly $ 27.71 $ 29.09 $ 30.55 $ 32.07 $ 33.68
Annual Salary $ 75,337.60 $ 79,102.40 $ 83,075.20 $ 87,214.40 $ 91,582.40 Hourly $ 36.22 $ 38.03 $ 39.94 $ 41.93 $ 44.03
2 Water Pump Operator I
18 Water Pump Operator II
7 Water Lead Worker/Sewer Lead Worker
16 Utility Service Worker
17 Water Foreman
Sewer Foreman
Effective Date: July 13, 2026
Memorandum of
Understanding
Between the City of Sierra Madre and the Sierra
Madre Classified Employees’ Association
December 13, 2022 – June 30, 2027
Amended July 14, 2026
Resolution 26-70
Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 2 Contents
ARTICLE 2 DEFINITIONS..........................................................................................................................5 ARTICLE 3 IMPLEMENTATION................................................................................................................6 ARTICLE 4 RECOGNITION .......................................................................................................................6 ARTICLE 5 PROBATIONARY PERIOD .......................................................................................................6 Section 1 Initial Probation Periods........................................................................................................6 Section 2 Probation Period Extensions.................................................................................................7 Section 3 Evaluations............................................................................................................................7 Section 4 Termination / Reinstatement ...............................................................................................7 Section 5 Permanent Appointment......................................................................................................7 Section 6 Probationary Test Period ......................................................................................................7 ARTICLE 6 TRANSFERS............................................................................................................................7 ARTICLE 7 OTHER EMPLOYMENT...........................................................................................................8 Section 1 Outside Employment or Activities ........................................................................................8 Section 2 Conflict of Interest ................................................................................................................8 ARTICLE 8 THE COMPENSATION PLAN...................................................................................................8 Section 1 Salary Advancement .............................................................................................................8 Section 2 Merit Increase.......................................................................................................................9 ARTICLE 9 COMPENSATION ...................................................................................................................9 Section 1 Increase.................................................................................................................................9 Section 2 Good Driving Incentive..........................................................................................................9 Section 3 Movie Detail..........................................................................................................................9 Section 4 On-Call Duty ........................................................................................................................10 Section 5 Water and Sewer Certification Stipends.............................................................................10 Section 6 Foreign Language Bonus.....................................................................................................11 Section 7 Longevity Pay ......................................................................................................................11 Section 8 Classification and Compensation Study..............................................................................11 Section 9 Performance Evaluations....................................................................................................11 ARTICLE 10 OVERTIME ...........................................................................................................................12 Section 1 Time Worked.......................................................................................................................12 Section 2 Overtime Approval – Straight Time ....................................................................................12 Section 3 Overtime Approval – Time and One-Half............................................................................12 Section 4 Overtime Approval – Double Time .....................................................................................12 Section 5 Holiday Pay..........................................................................................................................13 Section 6 Compensatory Time............................................................................................................13 Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 3 ARTICLE 11 ANNUAL VACATION LEAVE .................................................................................................13 Section 1 Vacation Accrual .................................................................................................................13 Section 2 Accumulated Vacation ........................................................................................................14 ARTICLE 12 HOLIDAYS ............................................................................................................................14 ARTICLE 13 SICK LEAVE ..........................................................................................................................15 Section 1 Sick Leave Use.....................................................................................................................15 Section 2 Sick Leave Accrual ...............................................................................................................16 Section 3 Sick Leave Cash Out ............................................................................................................16 Section 4 Reimbursement for Accrued Sick Leave .............................................................................17 Section 5 Excessive Sick Leave Usage or Abuse of Sick Leave ............................................................17 ARTICLE 14 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ...............................................................................................17 ARTICLE 15 UNIFORMS...........................................................................................................................17 Section 1 Uniform Use........................................................................................................................17 Section 2 Laundry Service...................................................................................................................18 ARTICLE 16 SAFETY EQUIPMENT............................................................................................................18 ARTICLE 17 INSURANCE .........................................................................................................................18 Section 1 Insurance Benefits...............................................................................................................18 Section 2 Medical Stipend ..................................................................................................................19 Section 3 Health Insurance - Alternative Health Insurance Providers................................................19 Section 4 Life Insurance and AD&D ....................................................................................................19 Section 5 Level IV Survivor Benefit.....................................................................................................19 Section 6 Retirement Insurance Coverage .........................................................................................20 ARTICLE 18 RETIREMENT .......................................................................................................................20 Section 1 CalPERS Membership..........................................................................................................20 Section 2 Salary Subject to PERS.........................................................................................................20 Section 3 City Payment of Employer Contribution for CalPERS Retirement ......................................21 Section 4 Employee Contribution for CalPERS Retirement ................................................................21 Section 5 Laborers’ National (Industrial) Pension Fund (LNIPF).........................................................21 ARTICLE 19 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS .........................................................................................21 ARTICLE 20 WORKING HOURS, EMPLOYEE ATTENDANCE & WORK PERIODS .......................................22 Section 1 Hours of Work.....................................................................................................................22 Section 2 Work Days...........................................................................................................................22 Section 3 Pay Period ...........................................................................................................................22 Section 4 Work Hours Per Year...........................................................................................................22 Section 5 Minimum Hours..................................................................................................................23 Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 4 ARTICLE 21 SENIORITY ...........................................................................................................................23 ARTICLE 22 LAYOFF ................................................................................................................................23 Section 1 Definitions...........................................................................................................................23 Section 2 Length of Service.................................................................................................................23 Section 3 Retention Lists.....................................................................................................................23 Section 4 Procedure for Layoff ...........................................................................................................24 Section 5 Reduction in Assigned Working Hours................................................................................24 ARTICLE 23 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM...............................................................................24 ARTICLE 24 DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS ..............................................................................................24 Section 1 Disciplinary Action...............................................................................................................24 Section 2 Causes for Disciplinary Action.............................................................................................25 Section 3 Imposition of Disciplinary Action ........................................................................................25 Section 4 Notice.................................................................................................................................26 Section 5 Employee Response ............................................................................................................26 Section 6 Final Action..........................................................................................................................26 Section 7 Appeals................................................................................................................................26 Section 8 Procedure for Hearings before City Council .......................................................................27 ARTICLE 25 EMPLOYMENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ............................................................................28 Section 1 Purpose ...............................................................................................................................28 Section 2 Procedure - Individual Petitions..........................................................................................28 Section 3 Procedure - Association Petitions.......................................................................................28 Section 4 Procedure for Appeal..........................................................................................................29 ARTICLE 26 CONTINUATION OF WAGES, HOURS AND WORKING CONDITIONS ...................................29 ARTICLE 27 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS ..............................................................................................................29 ARTICLE 28 ASSOCIATION RIGHTS .........................................................................................................30 Section 1 Recognition .........................................................................................................................30 Section 2 Association Dues.................................................................................................................30 Section 3 Association Bulletin Board ..................................................................................................30 Section 4 Representation....................................................................................................................30 Section 5 Release Time .......................................................................................................................31 ARTICLE 29 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS.......................................................................................................31 ARTICLE 30 AGREEMENT, MODIFICATION, WAIVER..............................................................................31 ARTICLE 31 OBLIGATION TO SUPPORT ..................................................................................................32 ARTICLE 32 PROVISIONS OF LAW...........................................................................................................32 ARTICLE 33 RENEGOTIATION .................................................................... 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Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 5 ARTICLE 1 PREAMBLE
It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the understanding of the parties reached as a result of meeting and conferring in good faith regarding matters related to wages, hours and/or other items and conditions of employment between full time classified employees represented by The Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association ("Association") and the City of Sierra Madre ("City") represented by management staff, in accordance with the California Government Code, Section 3500 et. seq. and Article II, Chapter 4 of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code.

This Agreement is to set out those items on which the City and Association have reached Agreement, so that these items will not have to be renegotiated during the term of the contract. The term of this Agreement is from December 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027, having been amended and ratified by the General Employees on July 6, 2026, approved and accepted by the City Council on July 14, 2026.

Either party can re-open a portion or portions of this contract, as defined below, for negotiations through a limited re-opener for the sole purpose of discussing and considering two items prior to the conclusion of this contract in the fiscal year 2025-2026. An “item” for the purpose of the said limited re-opener shall be limited to single term/condition or benefit, e.g. good driving incentive; and shall not mean an entire article of the Memorandum of Understanding, e.g. Article 9 - Compensation. In addition to the aforementioned two items, either party can re-open a portion of this contract through a limited re-opener on one additional item that covers members who work in the Public Works Department and Utilities Department, and whose positions require possession of a certification. This one additional item cannot be salary increase/COLA or insurance benefits. A request to re-open contract negotiations pursuant to this paragraph must be issued in writing between the dates listed below by the requesting party.

Upon receipt of such timely written request, the parties agree to meet and confer in good faith; however, the Association understands and agrees that no right to any additional benefit, including but not limited to, cost of living or health and welfare benefit increase, is conferred by this Agreement or any limited reopener negotiations.

ARTICLE 2 DEFINITIONS
Unless otherwise indicated within this Agreement the following definitions shall apply. Any words and terms that are not specifically defined in this article will have the common English language meaning as defined in the Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary.

Agreement: This document, including all attachments and amendments that are officially adopted by the Association and the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre.

Association: The City of Sierra Madre Classified Employees’ Association, a collective negotiation unit that represents all classified employees of the City of Sierra Madre.

Appropriation: Authority to expend City funds granted by the Sierra Madre City Council.

City: The City of Sierra Madre, a general law city within the State of California and the County of Los Angeles.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 6 Employee Retirement Contributions: The statutory 8% contributions to the City sponsored retirement plan administered by CalPERS.

Employer Retirement Contributions: The actuarially determined contributions to the City sponsored retirement plan administered by CalPERS necessary to fund retirement benefits.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Depository accounts maintained on behalf of employees for the purpose of exempting such expenditures from income related taxes.

Personnel Officer: The City Manager or his/her designee.

Stated Salary: Negotiated salary for all purposes except calculations and reporting to CalPERS for retirement related issues.

Salary Subject to PERS: An employee’s unadjusted base salary plus the portion of the EPMC paid by the City of Sierra Madre, used solely for retirement related calculations and reporting to CalPERS.

ARTICLE 3 IMPLEMENTATION
This Agreement constitutes a mutual recommendation to be jointly submitted to the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre. It is agreed that this Agreement shall not be binding upon the parties either in whole or in part unless and until:
- The Association by a majority vote of its members formally accepts this Agreement, and - The City Council acts, by a majority vote, to formally approve and adopt said Agreement, and - The City Council acts to appropriate the necessary funds required to implement the provisions of this Agreement, which require funding, and
- The City Council acts in a timely manner to make the necessary changes in ordinances, resolutions, rules, policies and procedures to implement and conform to this Agreement for the period as specified in this Agreement.

ARTICLE 4 RECOGNITION
The City recognizes the Association as the recognized employee organization for all full-time classified employees of the City of Sierra Madre. Accordingly, this agreement does not apply to part-time, seasonal, management, confidential and exempt employees, or police employees. The Association recognition is in accordance with Section 2.48.040 of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code as approved by the City Council.

ARTICLE 5 PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Section 1 Initial Probation Periods
The initial 12 months of employment within a particular class of employment for newly hired employees shall be a probationary period or "probation." Existing employees who have accepted a new appointment or promotion shall be subject to probation for a period of six months.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 7 Section 2 Probation Period Extensions
Where the Personnel Officer determines that the performance of a new employee during his/her probationary period warrants an extension of that period, he/she may extend the probationary period by up to three months for any reason. The exercise of such discretion is not subject to administrative appeal or grievance procedure. The department head or designate shall notify the City Manager in writing as to the reasons for such contemplated extension of the probationary period at least 30 days prior to the conclusion of the normal probationary period, and shall give a copy of such notice to the employee.

Section 3 Evaluations
It shall be the responsibility of the department head or designate to furnish the City Manager with an evaluation report 10 days prior to the completion of each 90 days during the probationary period, or extended period of probation, and at least 10 days prior to the expiration of such period. The report shall contain a thorough investigation of the employee's performance progress and general acceptability for final determination of the employee's qualifications for permanent appointment. No probationary employee shall be terminated without prior approval of the City Manager.

Section 4 Termination / Reinstatement
Probationary employees may be rejected at any time during the probationary period without cause and without right of appeal or hearing, based upon the recommendation of the department head or designate and the approval of the City Manager. Each probationary employee shall be informed of this possibility at the time of his/her appointment or promotion.

An employee who has been released during the probationary period from a position to which he/she has been promoted, shall be reinstated to the position from which he/she was promoted, unless he/she is dismissed for cause, as provided in the Sierra Madre Personnel Rules and Regulations.

Section 5 Permanent Appointment
An employee's status shall be considered permanent upon the completion of the probationary period only if the department head or designate reports that the services of the employee have been “meets or exceeds standards” or better and that the employee is recommended for a permanent appointment and upon the approval of the City Manager. At such time as the permanent appointment is made the employee shall be entitled to the next step increase as appropriate.

Section 6 Probationary Test Period
In all instances, the probationary test period shall commence upon the employee being classified in the position to which the test period applies. Additionally, the probationary test period shall automatically, and as a matter of law, be extended by the number of days equivalent to the number of workdays that the employee did not perform services during the test period. The extension applies regardless of the cause for the employee being unable to perform services.

ARTICLE 6 TRANSFERS
Transfer of an employee from one position to another in the same or comparable class from one department to another, may be made on concurrence of both department head and the City Manager.

No transfer shall be made unless the same is required for the purpose of economy and efficiency.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 8 ARTICLE 7 OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Section 1 Outside Employment or Activities
No full-time employee shall engage in any outside employment without first obtaining written approval of the Personnel Officer. The Personnel Officer shall deny permission to the employee to engage in such outside employment if the Personnel Officer finds either that such employment renders, or would render, such employee less able, actually or potentially, to perform his or her duties as an employee of the City.

Failure of any employee to obtain approval of the Personnel Officer may be grounds for dismissal. The type of outside employment may also be restricted by Government Code section 1126(b).

Section 2 Conflict of Interest
No employee shall engage in any outside employment which involves dealing or contact with any other City employee or official, in such other employee's official capacity in connection with the enforcement of interpretation of any City law or regulation or any state or federal law, the enforcement of which is charged to the City.

ARTICLE 8 THE COMPENSATION PLAN
Section 1 Salary Advancement
Application of the five steps within a range shall in general be administered in the following sequence for classified employees:
- Upon approval of the Personnel Officer, an employee may be hired at step 1 - 5 in the salary range applicable to the classification.
- The Personnel Officer shall have the authority to adjust an employee's salary step forward within the salary range when the purpose is to correct an existing inequity or give recognition to exceptional performance.
- The advancement in steps from Steps 2 to 5 shall be as follows:
- Each additional step will be awarded to an employee upon completion of an annual performance appraisal with an overall rating of “meets or exceeds standards” or above. Each increase is subject to the department head's recommendation and approval of the City Manager.
- No step advancement shall be made until it is clearly evidenced by a "meets or exceeds standards" or better performance appraisal. Length of service alone will not be considered as an adequate explanation for recommendation for approval of a salary adjustment.

All salary increases shall be effective at the beginning of the pay period following approval by the City Manager.

Salary advancement for each employee shall not be withheld unless the employee falls below a “meets or exceeds standards” level of service as established by performance evaluation. Service shall require a minimum of at least one year at each step after step 1.

If an employee is not rated “meets or exceeds standards” or better, that employee shall not receive the next step advancement until said employee's performance reaches “meets or exceeds standards” or Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 9 better. Those employees not rated “meets or exceeds standards” or better shall be reevaluated every 90 days.

Upon approval of the City Manager, a step increase may be approved before the annual performance appraisal is submitted, if the employee will receive an overall rating of “meets or exceeds standards” when the evaluation is completed.

If an employee is denied a step increase he/she may appeal said denial through the grievance procedure contained in this Agreement.

Section 2 Merit Increase
The City's Manager, at his/her sole discretion, may approve a temporary merit step increase up to 10% for a special temporary assignment.

ARTICLE 9 COMPENSATION
Section 1 Increase
As agreed upon and adopted in City Council Resolution No. 18-35, each classic member employee paying the full statutorily required amount of the employee contribution to CalPERS for classic members, which is currently 8% for miscellaneous employees. Classic members are those members who do not qualify as new members under Government Code section 7522.04.

Upon ratification of this agreement, all currently employed CEA members will receive a 4% salary increase effective July 13, 2026.

The City may determine that financial conditions allow for a limited re-opener of the MOU as to the single item of a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) salary increase for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Such determination is at the City’s sole discretion. No other items or provisions of the MOU are subject to reopening. If the City determines that financial conditions allow for a limited re-opener of the MOU as to the single item of a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) salary increase for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the parties will endeavor to commence re-opener negotiations by no later than February 1, 2026.

Section 2 Good Driving Incentive
A Good Driving Incentive Program is established for all employees required to obtain and maintain a valid class B commercial driving certification as a condition of employment (hereinafter “class B drivers”). Those employees who are class B drivers and maintain a clean driving record without tickets or accidents of any kind for the period of December 2 the prior calendar year through December 1 of the subject calendar year shall be eligible for a calendar year-end bonus of $350 per year, subject to applicable taxes and deductions, payable at the 26th pay period of the calendar year. Verification of a clean driving record is subject to confirmation by the City of Sierra Madre Human Resources Department. Failure to verify compliance with the requirements of this section shall render any potentially eligible class B driver ineligible for payment of the year-end bonus.

Section 3 Movie Detail
When covered employees are required to work in connection with a movie detail, the employee shall be paid time and one-half of the employee’s regular pay.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 10 Section 4 On-Call Duty
Any employee assigned to the pager duty shall receive compensation of $50 for each 24-hour period in which they are on pager duty, in addition to any other payment they receive for call-outs and/or Water Public Works Department rounds.

Assignment of on-call duty shall be on a rotating basis among qualified staff, with on-call duty or “duty man” assignments beginning at the end of regular working hours on Thursdays and ending at the beginning of regular working hours on the following Thursday. Schedules of on-call duty assignments shall be updated every four months (January, May and September) and shall be posted adjacent to the Public Works time clock, and provided to the City Manager, Director of Public Works, Public Works Management Analyst, Public Works administrative staff, City Hall front desk (2 copies), and police dispatch (2 copies.) Posting shall list duty man cell phone and appropriate contact numbers.

Members serving on-call or duty man status shall respond to the caller within 15 minutes of receiving the call. It shall be the responsibility of the person standing on-call duty to ensure that the assigned cell phone and his cell and/or home phone devices are in working order. Failure to reply to a duty-man emergency call within 15 minutes of receipt and respond to the actual emergency within 45 minutes from receiving the call shall be grounds for forfeiture of on-call duty pay for that 24-hour period, and may be cause for further disciplinary action.

Section 5 Water and Sewer Certification Stipends
Public Works employees are eligible for either water or sewer certification stipends for the following certifications:
- D-1 and T-1 certificate OR Grade 1: $115.00 per month; - D-2 and T-2 certificate OR Grade 2: $265.00 per month; - D-3 and T-3 certificate: $145.00 per month to one eligible Utilities employee only It is the intent of the City that one employee of the Water Division of the Utilities Department, in addition to the Utilities Services Director, possess a D-3 and T-3 certification. The City will only cover the cost associated with obtaining D-3 and T-3 certification upon pre-approval by the Utilities Services Director in writing. Thus, should an employee seek to obtain D-3 and T-3 certification and have the City cover the cost associated with obtaining the certification, the employee must first receive the pre-approval of the Utilities Services Director in writing. An employee of the Water Division of the Utilities Department who obtains a D-3 and T-3 certification may have the opportunity to receive a monthly stipend. Only one employee of the Water Division of the Utilities Department will receive the monthly stipend should he/she qualify, and the Utilities Services Director shall determine who receives it and whether the employee qualifies. Should multiple employees of the Water Division of the Utilities Department obtain the D-3 and T-3 certificates at the same time, the Utilities Services Director will decide who receives the stipend and will consider seniority in making the decision.

Employees will not receive Level 1 plus Level 2 stipends cumulatively. In other words, if an employee receives a Level 2 certification in Distribution he/she will receive only the Level 2 stipend, not Level 2 plus Level 1. However, employees will receive a stipend for each certification held. So if an employee holds a D-2 and T-2 certificate, he/she will receive two times the Level 2 stipend. The same applies to Grade 1 and Grade 2 sewer stipends. Employees cannot receive compensation for both water and sewer stipends.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 11 Section 6 Foreign Language Bonus
For members covered under this agreement who work at a front counter that are proficient to assist customers in an alternate language may be eligible for a one-time Foreign Language Bonus of $750. In order to earn the bonus, the member must pass a test, agreed upon between the Association and the City Manager, for reading and writing in the foreign language.

Section 7 Longevity Pay
Effective July 1, 2016, Longevity Pay recognizes City service, and shall be exclusive of all other premiums and other pays, and shall be established for all full-time employees represented by the MOU. A one-time “Longevity-Pay bonus” will be paid at the employee’s current annual rate of pay at the time of eligibility.

The effective date of Longevity Pay shall be the beginning of the pay period following the employee’s qualifying anniversary date of eligibility.

An employee is eligible to receive Longevity Pay at such time when the employee begins each year of service as follows:

Eligible Years of Service Longevity Pay
10 2.5%
15 2.5%
20 2.5%
25 2.5%
30 2.5%
35 2.5%
40 2.5%
This Longevity Pay is not compensation earnable since it does not meet all of the requirements under 2 C.C.R. § 571.

Section 8 Classification and Compensation Study
The City shall conduct a classification and compensation study in a manner the City deems appropriate for positions classified in the Classified Employees Association classification. Similar classifications in the non-profit and the private sectors, and at the following peer cities Santa Fe Springs, Commerce, Westlake Village, La Canada, Hawaiian Gardens, Artesia, Claremont, San Dimas, and the most similar peer cities: San Marino, Signal Hill, and South Pasadena, shall be used for the study. The study is to be completed by no later than May 16, 2022.

Section 9 Performance Evaluations
Should an annual performance appraisal not be completed by the first full pay period following the employee’s annual anniversary date, the department head may, at their sole discretion, recommend to the City Manager the award of an additional step to an eligible employee (up to step 5). The department head may consider the supervisor’s feedback regarding the employee’s performance in making their recommendation. The City Manager’s or designee determination on whether to award the additional step is final. The awarded additional step will be effective the first full pay period following the City Manager’s approval. An annual performance appraisal must still be completed for the employee irrespective of whether an additional step was awarded prior to its completion.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 12 Section 10 Voluntary ICMA 457 Deferred Compensation
The City will contribute a matching contribution amount of up to $25.00 per pay period not to exceed $50.00 in total per month where the employee makes a contribution to their voluntary ICMA 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

ARTICLE 10 OVERTIME
All overtime assigned and worked shall be compensated for in the following manner:

Section 1 Time Worked
"Overtime" is all actual hours worked over 40 hours in a seven-day period. In determining an employee's eligibility for overtime compensation in a work period, paid leaves and unpaid leaves of absence shall be excluded from the total hours worked. Paid leaves of absence include, but are not limited to: vacation, sick leave, administrative leave, compensatory leave, worker's compensation leave, jury duty, bereavement leave and military leave.

Section 2 Overtime Approval – Straight Time
All overtime must be approved prior to being worked and shall be paid at the employee's regular straight time rate, except to the extent that actual hours worked within a seven day period exceed 40 hours as defined in Section 1.

Section 3 Overtime Approval – Time and One-Half
All overtime must be approved prior to being earned. The time that exceeds 40 hours of work as defined in Section 1 shall be paid at time and one-half the employee's regular rate of pay as defined under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

An employee assigned to weekend Water Department rounds shall be paid at the rate of one and ½ times his/her regular straight time rate for all time worked while performing this duty. Employees shall receive a minimum of two hours compensation regardless of whether the employee actually worked less than two hours. This provision shall be applicable to employees even though the employee's regular workweek is not completed and total hours worked is less than 40 hours in a seven day period.

Section 4 Overtime Approval – Double Time
All overtime must be approved prior to being worked. All call-outs shall be compensated at a rate equal to two times the regular straight time rate of any employee required to make such call-outs, rounds and work. In case of such a call-out, compensation shall be for a minimum of two hours of each occasion.

An employee called back to work after completing his/her normal work shift and having left City premises and/or work location for non-scheduled overtime, utilized in the case of an emergency, shall be paid at the rate of two times his/her regular straight time rate for each hour worked. Employees who are called back to work shall receive a minimum of two hours compensation regardless of whether the employee actually works less than two hours.

This provision shall be applicable to employees even though the employee's regular workweek is not completed. However, this provision shall not apply to an employee whose normal work shift has been extended, or to an employee who has been called to report to work one hour earlier than his/her normal work shift would begin.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 13 Section 5 Holiday Pay
Employees who work on a holiday will be compensated accordingly. If it is an employee’s regular work day, the employee will receive holiday pay, plus time and one-half for the hours worked. If it is an employee’s regular day off per the 9/80 work schedule, the employee will receive eight hours of floating holiday, plus time and one-half for the hours worked.

Employees who work the Mount Wilson Trail Race on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend will be compensated at time and one-half for the hours worked.

An employee assigned to Water Department rounds on a holiday shall be paid double time. Employees shall receive a minimum of two hours compensation regardless of whether the employee actually worked less than two hours.

Section 6 Compensatory Time
Any employee working overtime may designate either compensation on the next paycheck or "credit" to their compensatory time account. Overtime worked at the employee’s regular straight time rate shall be credited as compensatory time at one-hour credit for one hour worked. Overtime worked at the time and one-half rate shall be credited to compensatory time at one and one-half hour credit for each hour worked.
- The compensatory time account for any employee shall be limited to 160 hours, and must be approved prior to being earned and reported on the next payroll time sheet. - An employee shall notify his/her Department at least 72 hours prior to taking time off credited to compensatory time.
- When an employee terminates for any reason, the unused compensatory balance shall be paid to the employee at the employee's final regular pay rate.
- An employee may use his/her compensatory time to extend his/her vacation period with the approval of the department head.

ARTICLE 11 ANNUAL VACATION LEAVE
Full-time employees are entitled to annual vacation leave with pay. Vacation leave shall be earned from the first day of probationary employment and may be used only as it is earned. Requests for vacation leave exceeding the amount of leave will require the prior approval of the Personnel Officer.

Section 1 Vacation Accrual
Every full-time probationary and regular employee shall accrue paid vacation leave per payroll period as follows:

Length of Service Service Years Per Payroll Annually
0 - 48 months 1 – 4 3.71 hours 96.46 hours
49 - 60 months 5 4.01 hours 104.26 hours
61 - 72 months 6 4.32 hours 112.32 hours
73 - 84 months 7 4.62 hours 120.12 hours
85 - 96 months 8 4.93 hours 128.18 hours
97 - 108 months 9 5.24 hours 136.24 hours
Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 14 109 - 120 months 10 5.55 hours 144.30 hours
121 - 132 months 11 5.85 hours 152.10 hours
133 - 144 months 12 6.16 hours 160.16 hours
145 - 156 months 13 6.47 hours 168.22 hours
Over 157 months Over 14 6.78 hours 176.28 hours
Vacation shall accrue bi-weekly on a pro rata basis and increases shall occur at the beginning of the month.

For purposes of this section, continuous service shall include time in which an employee is on an authorized leave of absence with pay.

Section 2 Accumulated Vacation
Employees may accumulate up to a total of 135 hours vacation time, not including the current year's allocation as of January 1, of any given year, with the additional following restrictions:
- Employees are encouraged to take a minimum of two weeks (80 hours) vacation each year, if earned.

A Request for Leave of Absence Form shall be submitted 15 working days prior to any use of vacation leave.
- After 40 hours of non-sick leave has been taken in a 12-month period the employee may request payment for accumulated vacation leave in cash or deferred compensation at the employee’s regular straight time rate.

ARTICLE 12 HOLIDAYS
Every employee shall be entitled to the following holidays with pay each calendar year and such other days as may be designated by action of the City Council:
- January 1 (New Year’s Day)
- The third Monday in January (Martin Luther King’s Birthday) - The third Monday in February (Presidents’ Birthday)
- The last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
- July 4 (Independence Day)
- The first Monday in September (Labor Day)
- The second Monday in October (Columbus Day)
- November 11 (Veteran’s Day)
- Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)
- The Friday after Thanksgiving Day
- December 24* (Christmas Eve)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- December 31* (New Year’s Eve)
* Denotes a partial holiday of four hours.

If any such holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following shall be treated as the holiday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, the Friday preceding shall be treated as the holiday.

No employee shall be entitled to compensation for any holiday herein specified unless the employee was employed by the City on the day preceding and the day following the holiday. For the purposes of this Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 15 paragraph, an employee who is absent on authorized vacation with pay or on accrued sick leave shall be deemed to be employed at such time.

One day (nine hours) of Floating Holiday shall be granted to an employee working on a holiday, except for holidays that fall on an employee’s eight-hour work day, which will be compensated at eight hours and for the noted half day holidays which will be four hours.

All association members, with the exception of those who work at the Public Works Yard, will receive holiday pay when City Hall, the Library, and the Community Recreation Center are closed on the regular work days the week between Christmas holiday and the New Year’s Day holiday. The employees who work at the Public Works Yard will work the week between the Christmas and New Year’s Eve holidays and will receive 27 hours of Floating Holiday the first pay period in January, pro-rated to the date of hire for the first calendar year of employment.

All Floating Holiday earned must be used by the end of the corresponding calendar year. Any time not used will be cashed out on the last pay period of the calendar year. Floating holidays may be used at any time subject to:
- Use in at least fifteen minute increments in the calendar year; and - Two days advance approval unless waived by the department head.

Terminating employees shall be compensated for accrued unused floating holiday hours.

The Personnel Officer is empowered to determine whether the City shall observe special days declared by the President or Governor as days of thanksgiving or mourning. The Personnel Officer is also empowered to declare limited service days. On such limited service days, employees will have the option to work or take the day off. If the employee chooses to take the day off, he/she shall utilize floating holiday, compensatory time, or vacation leave. If no such paid leave is available, the Personnel Officer may grant leave without pay.

ARTICLE 13 SICK LEAVE
Sick leave is leave from duty which may be granted by the City to an employee because of illness, injury, exposure to contagious disease; illness or injury of a member of the employee’s immediate family requiring the employee’s attendance; and medical, dental and optical appointments to the extent that such appointments cannot be scheduled outside the work day.

An employee’s immediate family shall consist of the employee’s spouse or domestic partner, children, step-children; the employee’s spouse or the domestic partner’s mother, father, brother, sister, grandchildren or grandparents; or other members of the employee’s family residing in the employee’s home or other member of the employee’s family primarily dependent upon the employee.

Section 1 Sick Leave Use
An employee may be granted sick leave only in case of actual sickness as defined above or as otherwise required by law. In the event that an employee or a member of the employee’s immediate family recovers from any such sickness after being granted sick leave, and during the regularly scheduled hours of work, then such employee shall notify the appropriate immediate supervisor and be available to return to duty.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 16 In order to apply for sick leave use, an employee shall notify the appropriate immediate supervisor within one hour after the time established at the beginning of the employee’s workday, unless the City determines that the employee’s duties require more restrictive reporting. Additionally, each department may have its own guidelines for reporting in sick. Failure to provide notice without good cause shall result in that day of absence being treated as leave of absence without pay.

If the employee is absent on sick leave for more than one day the employee shall keep their immediate supervisor informed as to the date the employee expects to return to work.

Sick leave shall not be granted to any employee absent from duty as a result of any sickness, injury or disability purposely self-inflicted or caused by willful misconduct.

Sick leave shall not be granted to any employee absent from duty after separation from City service or during a City authorized leave of absence without pay or any other absence from duty not authorized by the City.

Sick leave shall not be granted to any employee to permit the extension of the employee’s vacation.

The City may require a physician’s certification at any time as to the sickness or injury of the employee or their immediate family member and the date of the employee’s intended return to work.

Employees will not be permitted to use vacation or other leave in lieu of sick leave unless approved by the Personnel Officer.

Section 2 Sick Leave Accrual
Employees shall accrue 3.69 hours of sick leave per pay period for a total of 96 hours per year. Accrual shall occur on a daily basis. No accrual shall take place for any day in which the employee has performed less than a full day of service.

Sick leave may be accrued to a maximum of 2,000 hours except as provided below.

Sick leave granted by the City and used by an employee shall be deducted from the employee’s accrued sick leave balance.

Employees granted a leave of absence with pay or other approved leave with pay shall accrue sick leave during such leave as provided therein.

Sick leave shall not be accrued by an employee absent from duty after separation from City service or during a City authorized leave of absence without pay, or any other absence from duty not authorized by the City.

Section 3 Sick Leave Cash Out
On an annual basis, employees may make an irrevocable election to cash out at their base hourly rate of pay up to 40 total hours of sick leave pursuant to the City’s policy on sick leave cash out in the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations. Per the policy, to be eligible for such cash out, employees must timely submit an irrevocable leave election form and maintain 120 hours of combined vacation and sick leave remaining after the cash out.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 17 Section 4 Reimbursement for Accrued Sick Leave
Employee shall have no financial claim to reimbursement for unused sick leave upon leaving City employment, except as follows:
- Employees who voluntarily resign after completion of five years of continuousservice shall receive 50% of any unused sick leave. Such compensation shall be calculated based on the employee’s existing range and step at the time of resignation. No employee shall receive compensation for more than 1000 hours.
- Employees, upon retirement from the City’s service and after completion of five years of continuous service, shall receive 50% of any unused sick leave. Such compensation shall be calculated based on the employee’s existing range and step at the time of retirement. No employee shall receive compensation for more than 1000 hours.

Section 5 Excessive Sick Leave Usage or Abuse of Sick Leave An employee who is excessively absent may be subject to disciplinary action. Excessive absenteeism shall include absence in excess of the average annual departmental sick leave usage unless covered/authorized by any lawfully protected leaves. Excessive absenteeism may occur regardless of the employee’s accrual.

ARTICLE 14 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
All injuries sustained in the course of employment shall be reported at once to the employee’s supervisor, who shall in turn promptly report the same to the Personnel Officer. The Personnel Officer shall authorize medical treatment for the employee at one of the City’s approved medical clinics. In the event the employee is physically incapacitated in such a manner as to prevent submission of a report, the supervisor shall complete and forward the required reports to the Personnel Officer within 12 hours following the injury.

Any permanent classified employee directed by either the City’s or his/her physician to be absent from work due to an injury or illness arising out of and in the course and scope of City employment, shall receive full salary during the first six months of such absence. During the period of time that an employee is on leave as a result of a work related injury/illness and receiving full salary from the City, the employee shall sign over to the City any workers’ compensation disability payments received by the employee. Failure to do so shall cause the City to cease payment of the employee’s salary. An employee who has received a leave of absence pursuant to this section shall not accrue sick or vacation time during the period of disability.

ARTICLE 15 UNIFORMS
Section 1 Uniform Use
Each employee required to wear a uniform covered by this Agreement shall be entitled to City provided uniforms. Work shirts shall not be worn outside of normal work schedule, excluding travel time to and from work. The suggested annual uniform allocation for Public Works Employees shall consist of the following:
- Four work pants.
- Four work shirts.
- Six tee shirts, issued July 15th each year.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 18 - Two pair of work boots, one pair issued on July 15th and the other pair issued on January 15th. - Rain Gear as required.

All non-Public Works employees are permitted to wear “business casual” attire year-round, except when required to attend a meeting involving members of the general public, or other elected or appointed officials, or employees of any federal, state or local government agency when business dress is appropriate. Business casual attire shall be subject to the requirements and guidelines contained with the City of Sierra Madre Personnel Rules and Regulations, as such may be amended from time to time by the City of Sierra Madre in its sole and absolute discretion.

Section 2 Laundry Service
The City shall contract with a laundry service, at no direct cost to the employees, but subject to the IRS tax guidelines, who shall be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of City supplied uniforms for those employees required to wear uniforms as part of their duties.

ARTICLE 16 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
The City shall furnish to employees any safety equipment required, and shall provide access and training through a safety committee.

ARTICLE 17 INSURANCE
Section 1 Insurance Benefits
The City shall maintain the following overall level of insurance benefits for each employee covered by this Agreement for the duration hereof. The specific coverage is subject to the provisions of the individual insurance company's master contract(s) as issued to the City of Sierra Madre for each type of insurance. - Insurance benefits offered by the City include:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Survivor Benefit
- Workers Compensation
- Unemployment
- The City has participated in the CalPERS medical program since 1995 to provide health coverage for association members. Pursuant to Government Code Section 22892 of the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA), for the calendar year beginning January 2023, the City will contribute $151.00. for each association member towards the PERS Health Care Plan. This amount is adjusted annually.
- The City will contribute an amount over its contribution under PEMHCA (which is $151.00 per month for the calendar year beginning January 2023. The total contribution per month, including the City’s contribution under PEMHCA, shall be through an IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan (FBP) administered by either the City or its designee, and be up to a maximum of:

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 19 Employee Only $850.00
Employee +1 $1,050
Family (3 plus) $1,200
Effective December 1, 2023 for the monthly premiums starting on January 1, 2024, the total contribution per month shall be up to a maximum of:

Employee Only $892.50
Employee +1 $1,102.50
Family (3 plus) $1,260
- In addition, the City provides a Flexible Spending Plan to allow employees to contribute to their health, dental and vision insurance coverage on a pre-tax basis. - The specific benefits are subject to change by the insurance carrier. The exact provisions governing each benefit program are contained in the Master Contract issued by the insurance carrier to the City of Sierra Madre.
- All insurance benefits offered by the City are subject to COBRA upon an employee’s resignation, retirement or other COBRA defined event.
- Refer to the certificate of coverage for a complete description of benefits and coverage. The City reserves the right to select any insurance carrier or other method of providing coverage to fund the benefits of the employees under the terms of this Agreement, provided that the benefits to employees shall be not less than those in existence as of implementation of this Agreement.

Section 2 Medical Stipend
An employee who elects not to purchase medical, dental, and vision insurance through the City’s plan and is covered by another group insurance plan, will receive a medical stipend of $325 per month.

Section 3 Health Insurance - Alternative Health Insurance Providers The City will allow the Association to sponsor an alternative provider of health insurance premiums provided that:
- The coverage is at least as comprehensive as the coverage provided through CalPERS (including deductibles, co-payments and service levels); and
- Contracting with the alternative insurance provider does not in any way compromise the City’s participation in the CalPERS Health Plans for employees or retirees.

Section 4 Life Insurance and AD&D
Term Life Insurance Coverage is provided for employee only at an amount of $50,000.

Section 5 Level IV Survivor Benefit
The employee paid survivor benefit is at Level IV.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 20 Section 6 Retirement Insurance Coverage
The City has participated in the CalPERS medical program since 1995 for association members. As such, the City is obligated to contribute toward the cost of retiree medical coverage for the retiree’s and spouse’s lifetime so long as they remain eligible for and covered by this medical program. The City provides additional benefits based this Memorandum of Understanding beyond those required under PEMHCA. The following is a summary of these benefits:

All association members who retire from the City (including disability retirement) and continue coverage in the CalPERS medical program are eligible for the benefit provided in the PEMHCA resolutions. Those resolutions provide for the City to contribute toward retiree premiums at an equal amount to the active employees, for 2014 this amount is $113.05.

In addition to the benefits described above, the City also provides the following monthly subsidy, inclusive of the contribution above, toward retiree (single coverage) medical premiums until the retiree reaches age 65:
- For CEA employees hired before October 15, 1995 who meet the requirements for CalPERS retirement (including industrial disability retirement), the City will pay 5% times the number of years worked for the City times the lesser of the actual premium for the lowest cost HMO premium in the Los Angeles area region.
- For CEA employees hired on or after October 15th, 1995 who retire (including disability retirement) at age 60 or older with at least 30 years if service with the City, will receive 100% of the actual premium or the lowest cost active employee HMO premium in the LA area region, whichever is less.

All other insurance coverage (vision, dental, & life) terminates upon retirement and is subject to COBRA.

Dependent health insurance coverage may be extended by co-payment. Premiums for dependent copayment must be submitted monthly in advance prior to the 15th of each month. The dependent co-pay coverage will terminate at age 65 or five years after the employee's death, whichever occurs first or within the guidelines of COBRA.

Dental insurance and dependent health insurance coverage will be subject to current COBRA and insurance provider guidelines. No insurance coverage will be extended for vision, life or AD&D insurance.

Premiums made to the City for COBRA coverage must be submitted monthly in advance prior to the 15th of each month.

ARTICLE 18 RETIREMENT
Section 1 CalPERS Membership
Consistent with the Government Code, employees who are local safety or miscellaneous members of the California Public Employees Retirement System are entitled to the benefits as indicated in the December 30, 1979 amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of CalPERS and the City Council. The contract has been amended to provide for military buy-back.

Section 2 Salary Subject to PERS
The calculation of the salary subject to PERS will follow “CalPERS Public Agency & Schools Procedures Manual” as it pertains to “reportable and un-reportable wages”.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 21 Section 3 City Payment of Employer Contribution for CalPERS Retirement The City shall pay the employer share of the CalPERS retirement contribution as actuarially determined by CalPERS for each fiscal year covered by the Agreement. For classic members, as defined in Section 4 of this Article, the retirement benefit is 2.5% at 55 for miscellaneous employees. For new members, as defined in Section 4 of this Article, the retirement benefit is 2% @ 62.

Section 4 Employee Contribution for CalPERS Retirement
Classic member employees shall pay the full statutorily required amount of the employee contribution to CalPERS for classic members, which is currently 8% for miscellaneous employees. Classic members are those members who do not qualify as new members under Government Code section 7522.04.

Pursuant to the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013, new member employees shall pay 50% of the normal cost rate for the defined benefit plan in which the new member employee is enrolled, rounded to the nearest quarter of 1%. (Government Code section 7522.30.) New members are defined under Government Code section 7522.04.

Section 5 Laborers’ National (Industrial) Pension Fund (LNIPF) Beginning March 3, 2002, the City began contributing, on behalf of each association member, one percent (1%) of base salary into the LIUNA supplemental pension fund, the Laborers’ National (Industrial) Pension Fund (LNIPF); in exchange, the base salaries for all members of the CEA were decreased by 1%.

Beginning in 2010 the LIUNA Supplemental Pension Fund was certified in the critical zone (“red zone”) by the IRS. As part of the rehabilitation plan required by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA), the City was mandated to pay an additional 0.05% surcharge in 2010, which increased to 0.1% between 2011 and 2013. In 2013 Laborers’ National (Industrial) Pension Fund (LNIPF) imposed a default schedule upon the City in order for LNIPF to restore the plan’s financial health. The default schedule is as follows:
2014 1.38%
2015 1.49%
2016 1.60%
2017 1.71%
2018 1.82%
2019 1.93%
2020 2.04%
2021 2.15%
2022 2.26%
ARTICLE 19 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
The City has established under Internal Revenue Code section 125, a flexible spending account for day care and uncovered medical (including dental and optical) costs. The plan allows employees to fund the costs on a pre-tax basis and reduce income related taxes.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 22 ARTICLE 20 WORKING HOURS, EMPLOYEE ATTENDANCE & WORK PERIODS Section 1 Hours of Work
9/80 Alternative Work Schedule
The work schedule for regular full-time unit employees shall consist of 80 hours in a 14 day preestablished alternative work schedule. The City has adopted a 9/80 alternative work schedule as follows:
- For purposes of calculating overtime under the FLSA, generally for those employees working in City Hall, each seven day work period shall be identified in the signed Job Description. - Notwithstanding special pay provisions of this Agreement, employees will not be eligible for overtime premium until an employee actually works more than 40 hours during the pre-established seven day work period.
- Employees will work 80 hours during each two-week period, as follows: employees will work nine hours each day (generally Monday through Thursday) observing the one hour unpaid lunch break and two paid breaks established in this Agreement and eight hours on an alternative day, generally, the Friday that City Hall is open (observing the breaks established in the MOU). City offices will be closed on the alternate Fridays, with employees not being required to report for duty. 4/10 Work Schedule
The 4/10 work schedule shall be an option for the City to select for employees in the Public Works Department. The work day under the 4/10 work schedule begins at 6:30 AM and ends at 5:00 PM. Paid holidays that occur when employees are working the 4/10 work schedule will amount to 10 hours.

The 9/80 work schedule will also remain an option for the City to select for employees in the Public Works Department. The City reserves the right to utilize either the 4/10 work schedule or the 9/80 work schedule at its discretion; and may decide at any time to revert to the 9/80 schedule at its discretion. The City will endeavor to provide advanced notice of its decision to revert to the 9/80 schedule when practicable. Such decision is final and is not subject to any grievance procedure or appeal.

Section 2 Work Days
A full workday shall include:
- Two paid 15 minute rest periods
- One unpaid lunch period of not less than 30 minutes or more than one hour.

Section 3 Pay Period
A pay period shall include 14 calendar days beginning at 12:01 a.m. Sunday and ending on Saturday at 12:00 midnight.

Section 4 Work Hours Per Year
Total hours worked shall be based on 2080 hours per year.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 23 Section 5 Minimum Hours
Employees shall be required to work a minimum of eight hours per day assigned. Employees for whom necessity requires a different schedule shall work according to regulations that do not exceed state and federal regulations.

Employees shall be required to be in attendance at their work locations in accordance with the schedule of hours stipulated by the department head. Failure to observe work schedules shall be cause for disciplinary action. All departments shall be responsible for daily attendance records, which shall be properly recorded and reported at the end of each pay period. Personnel reporting after the designated time or leaving prior to the designated end of shift shall be considered tardy and absent without leave.

ARTICLE 21 SENIORITY
Seniority shall be based on the length of time of uninterrupted service of an employee in the classified service of the City.

ARTICLE 22 LAYOFF
Section 1 Definitions
- Retention Lists: Classified employees, probationary permanent, listed in order of seniority and by class series and classification; the most senior employee to be listed first. - Seniority: The length of time of uninterrupted service of an employee in the classified service of the City.
- Bumping: The process by which an employee with greater seniority causes an employee with less seniority to be displaced from his present position.
- Assigned List: That list which shows the effective date of reduction of working hours, employee's name and classification. Order of list shows employee whose hours were reduced first and then those subsequent reductions.

Section 2 Length of Service
Classified employees shall be subject to layoff for lack of work or lack of funds. Whenever a classified employee is laid off, the order of layoff within the class shall be determined by the length of service. The employee who has been employed the shortest time in the class, plus higher class, shall be laid off first.

Re-employment shall be in the reverse order of layoff. Persons laid off because of lack of work or lack of funds are eligible for re-employment for a period of 12 months and shall be reemployed in preference to new applicants.

Employees who take voluntary demotions or voluntary reductions in assigned time in lieu of layoff or to remain in their present positions rather than be reclassified or reassigned, shall be granted the same reemployment rights as those laid off.

Section 3 Retention Lists
The Personnel Officer shall establish and maintain retention lists for all classes and class series. These lists are to be revised from time to time to insure the accuracy and availability of the persons on such lists.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 24 Section 4 Procedure for Layoff
Employees scheduled to be laid off shall be notified not less than 15 days prior to the date of layoff. The notice shall contain the reason for layoff and the effective date. Upon receipt of notice of layoff, the employee must notify the Personnel Officer within three working days whether he/she is electing his/her rights to "bump" the last person to be hired. The notice must be in writing. - The "bumping" employee must have seniority over the last person to be hired in his class. If he/she does not have enough seniority, he/she may "bump" the last person hired in succeeding lower classes in the same class series until he/she reaches the last class and then in any class in which he/she has established permanency and over which he/she has seniority.

Transferring seniority from one class series to another or from one unrelated class to another is not allowed.
- The employee being "bumped" has the same seniority "bumping" rights and may exercise them in accordance with these rules as though he/she was being laid off.

Any employee going to a lower class pursuant to this rule shall receive the maximum of the salary range of the lower class provided that such salary is not greater than the salary received in the higher position.

In all cases where an employee elects to exercise his seniority rights and move to a lower class in lieu of layoff, his name shall be placed on a layoff list for the position from which he/she moved.

In computation of seniority, all services within a class plus higher class within the same class series shall count as seniority within the class. Continuous or uninterrupted service as a probationary or permanent employee within a class rather than actual days worked shall determine seniority.

No permanent or probationary employee shall be laid off from any probation while employees serving under emergency, provisional, or limited-term employment are retained in positions of the same class. A limited-term employee may be laid off (separated/terminated) at the end of his assignment without regard to the procedures set forth in these rules.

Section 5 Reduction in Assigned Working Hours
The Personnel Officer may reduce the number of assigned working hours and consequent hourly compensation for any classified position. Such reduction may be of a temporary or permanent nature.

When the assigned hours for a position are to be permanently reduced, the affected employee shall be given not less than 15 calendar days’ notice. The employee's name will then be placed on an "assignment list" which shall be kept by name, classification, and effective date of reduction.

ARTICLE 23 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Members of the Classified Employees Association shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement and educational cost program after completing the initial probationary period in the full-time position.

ARTICLE 24 DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS
Section 1 Disciplinary Action
Disciplinary action may be imposed upon any classified employee for any of the causes set forth in this Rule. For the purpose of this section, "disciplinary action" ("action") shall mean suspension without pay Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 25 for a period not to exceed 30 calendar days, reduction in class or position, or any combination thereof; or dismissal from the service.

Section 2 Causes for Disciplinary Action
Any of the following shall be cause for the imposition of disciplinary action:
- Incompleteness, incompetence or inefficiency in the performance of the employee's duties; - Insubordinate conduct directed at a supervisor or department head; - Violation of any official regulation or order;
- Final conviction including a plea of guilty or nolo contendere of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude;
- Negligent or willful conduct by any employee either during or outside of duty hours, which results in or causes damage to public property, waste of public supplies or brings discredit to City; - Fraud in securing employment or making a false statement on an application for employment; or dishonesty;
- Being under the influence of alcohol or dangerous illegal drugs or narcotics while on duty or in violation of City Drug and Alcohol Policy;
- Excessive absenteeism; inexcusable absence without leave; and abuse of sick leave; - Discourteous treatment of the public;
- Any act or conduct either during or outside of duty hours which is of such a nature that it causes or may tend to cause discredit to the City, the employee's department or division; - Any violation of the City's gift policy;
- Any other good and sufficient cause.

Section 3 Imposition of Disciplinary Action
All forms of disciplinary action shall be commenced by means of a written "notice of intended disciplinary action" prepared by the department head and then served upon the affected employee. The affected employee shall have a right to respond to the notice pursuant to section 5 of this Article. However, any intended discipline or other City action consisting of written reprimands or other forms of disciplinary action, such as transfer or reassignment (when the same is done for disciplinary or punitive purposes) whereby the potential impact (when the same is done for disciplinary or punitive purposes) and whereby the potential economic impact (without regard to real or possible losses of overtime compensation) upon the affected employee is in an amount less than the employee's scheduled daily compensation, shall not give rise to any form of post-department head administrative or judicial appeal and the determination of the department head shall be final and conclusive.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 26 Section 4 Notice
In cases of discipline, pre-disciplinary written notice of the intended action shall be given to the employee setting forth the following information:
- Grounds for proposed discipline.
- Act or omission giving rise to intended discipline.
- All documents or records upon which the proposed discipline is based. - The date by which the employee can respond and the person to whom the employee can respond.

Section 5 Employee Response
The employee shall have five working days from the day the "notice of intended disciplinary action" is served on him/her to advise of his/her intent to participate in a pre-disciplinary meeting pursuant to this bargaining agreement and Skelly v. State Personnel Board. This pre-disciplinary meeting shall be presided over by the City Manager or his/her designee. Any such requests to convene a pre-disciplinary meeting shall be in writing and shall be postmarked within five working days from the date the notice is served upon the employee. If the employee either fails to request a pre-disciplinary meeting or fails to do so in a timely manner, then at the expiration of the five working day period for serving such request, the City Manager or his/her designee may render a determination based solely upon the pre-disciplinary supportive documents that were served upon the employee in accord with this Article 22, section 4.

Section 6 Final Action
After considering the employee's response, if any, to the "notice of intended disciplinary action," or after expiration of the time to respond and no response having been made, a written notice of final determination shall be served upon the employee within a reasonable time after the pre-disciplinary meeting is conducted. If the notice imposes discipline, then the effective date of that discipline shall be set forth within the notice. Absent an effective date set forth within the notice, the effective date of disciplinary action shall be deemed the date upon which the notice was signed by the City Manager or his/her designee. Subject to the limitations described in Article 8, the employee may appeal the City Manager/designee's determination pursuant to section 7.

Section 7 Appeals
A permanent employee upon whom disciplinary action has been taken may appeal to the City Council within 14 calendar days after receiving a copy of the City Manager's decision and by filing written answer to such decision. Appeal can be made on the following grounds:
- That the procedures set forth in the Rules and Regulations have not been followed. - That the action taken was not in accord with the facts.

The appeal must be made in writing and submitted to the City Manager. If the appeal is not received by the City Manager within 14 calendar days after the employee has received a copy of the City Manager’s decision, the employee waives his/her right to appeal the decision and the decision will become final.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 27 Upon receipt of a timely appeal, the City Manager shall advise the City Council thereof and shall forward to each member of the Council a copy of the statement of charges, the City Manager's notice of decision and the employee's answer to such decision. The City Manager, upon instruction from the City Council, shall give the appealing party written notice of the time and place of the hearing to be held before the City Council upon such appeal. The hearing shall be limited to items which are disputed by the employee and contained within employee's written answer to such decision. All items not disputed by the employee shall be deemed admitted by the employee for the purposes of the hearing.

The City Council may, in its sole discretion, refer the hearing to a mutually agreed upon advisory hearing officer. It shall be the hearing officer's responsibility to render an advisory opinion and award and recommendation for penalty to the City Council. The selection of the advisory hearing officer shall be either by a mutual agreement between the parties as to the person selected, or by a timely request to the State Mediation and Conciliation Service for a list of names of seven arbitrators with experience in disciplinary matters in the public sector. The selection of the arbitrator shall be performed by an alternate striking of the names until one name remains. The hearing before the advisory hearing officer shall be conducted in the manner most conducive to the determination of the truth, and the hearing officer shall not necessarily be bound by the technical rules of evidence. The hearing officer shall have authority to issue subpoenas at the request of either party.

At the conclusion of the advisory hearing, and after receipt of the advisory report, recommendations and penalty, the record of the advisory proceedings shall be forwarded to the City Council for their determination, which shall be final and binding.

The parties shall be permitted to argue the hearing officer's advisory report and recommendation before the City Council. All arguments before the City Council will be confined to the Council sustaining the advisory arbitration award, rejecting the advisory arbitration award or modifying it with respect to findings and/or penalty.

In no event shall a trial de novo be convened before the City Council when it has elected to defer the matter to advisory arbitration.

After fully considering the parties’ arguments with respect to the advisory arbitration and award, the City Council shall render a decision, which shall be final and binding.

Section 8 Procedure for Hearings before City Council
If the City Council does not refer the hearing to an advisory hearing officer, the following procedure shall apply for hearings before the City Council. Hearings shall be conducted in the manner most conducive to determination of the truth, and the City Council shall not be bound by technical rules of evidence.

Decisions made by the City Council shall not be invalidated by any informality of the proceedings.

Each side will be permitted an opening statement (City Manager or designee first) and closing arguments (City Manager or designee first). The City Manager or designee shall first present the witnesses and evidence to sustain the charges and the employee will then present his witnesses and evidence in defense.

Each side will be allowed to examine and cross-examine witnesses.

Whether the hearing is held in public or closed session, the City Council, after it concludes the hearing, may deliberate its decision in closed session. No persons other than persons of the City Council and the City Attorney shall be permitted to be present during the deliberations.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 28 The City Council may sustain or reject any or all of the charges filed against the employee and may sustain, reject, or modify the disciplinary action involved against the employee. The decision of the City Council shall be final and conclusive in all cases.

ARTICLE 25 EMPLOYMENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Section 1 Purpose
The purpose of this rule is to provide each employee a grievance procedure within the scope and framework of the City's personnel system. For the purpose of this Rule, the word "grievance" shall mean and include any complaint affecting wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment arising out of alleged violations of established rules and regulations, policies, administrative procedures, working conditions, job relations, extension of probation or this Agreement, except that the same shall not include any disciplinary action or proceedings.

Section 2 Procedure - Individual Petitions
An employee or group of employees having a complaint or grievance should present their grievance in a written statement to his/her immediate supervisor for resolution. If the point of dispute cannot be resolved with the immediate supervisor, the grievant may present his/her written complaint to the department head. The employee or group of employees shall file the grievance within 30 calendar days of its occurrence or within 30 calendar days of the employee or employees knowing the alleged violation, or within 30 calendar days of the employee or employees being reasonably required to know of the occurrence.

Unresolved complaints that have been brought to the attention of a department head shall then be submitted in writing to the City Manager not more than 14 days from the date of written presentation to the department head. The department head, will, by endorsement, cite findings and recommendations in response to the grievance.

The City Manager shall cause an investigation to be made of the complaint and shall reply in writing to the department head of action deemed appropriate. In the event of failure to resolve the cause of the dispute, the grievant may request a conference with the City Manager and department head for the joint discussion and resolution of the matter.

Section 3 Procedure - Association Petitions
The Association may file a grievance on behalf of the Association as a whole for any violation of this Agreement. The grievance shall be filed within 30 calendar days of the occurrence or within 30 calendar days of the Association knowing of the occurrence or within 30 calendar days of the Association being reasonably required to know of the occurrence. The grievance shall be presented in writing to the City Manager reciting the background, written or verbal orders, specific examples, circumstances, specific complaints and requested remedial action.

The City Manager shall cause an investigation to be made of the complaint and shall reply in writing to the Association stating the action taken. In the event of failure to resolve the cause of the dispute, the Association by a majority vote of its Board of Directors and by notifying any/all employees affected by this grievance, may then request a meeting with the City Manager. The City Manager shall hold a meeting for the discussion and attempted resolution of the matter. The meeting shall be held by the City Manager within 30 calendar days of his/her reply to the grievance.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 29 Section 4 Procedure for Appeal
Any grievant presenting a grievance pursuant to the procedures hereinabove set forth, who is dissatisfied with the determination of the City Manager, may appeal such decision by filing a written letter of appeal with the City Council within 30 calendar days after the giving of notice by the City Manager. The City Council, upon receiving a timely appeal, shall instruct the City Manager to give the appealing party (or parties) written notice of the time and place of the hearing.

At the time of the hearing before the City Council, all interested parties shall be given reasonable opportunity to be heard upon the merits of the grievance and the positions taken with reference thereto.

Upon conclusion of such hearing, the City Council shall review the testimony given and shall approve, disapprove or approve with modification, the decision rendered by the City Manager. The City Council's decision shall be final and conclusive in all cases.

The City Council may, at its sole discretion, refer the hearing to a designated advisory hearing officer to render an opinion and award, advisory to the City Council, in accordance with the procedures provided in section 7 of Article 23.

ARTICLE 26 CONTINUATION OF WAGES, HOURS AND WORKING

CONDITIONS
The provisions of the Agreement shall not be revised to affect the employees covered by this Agreement adversely during the term of this Agreement.

Any policies, procedures, benefits or past practices that affect wages, hours and/or other terms and conditions of employment shall not be revised to affect the employees covered by this Agreement adversely during the term of this Agreement unless by mutual agreement of the parties. Employees shall read the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of Sierra Madre and sign acceptance thereof upon completion of employee orientation upon hiring.

ARTICLE 27 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS
Each individual employee shall have the following rights, which he/she may exercise in accordance with the City's Employer-Employee Relations Resolution and all applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of this Agreement:
- The right to form, join and participate in the activities of employee organizations of his/her own choosing for the purpose of representation on matters of his/her employee relations with the City, or to refuse to join or participate in the activities of any employee organization. - The right to pay dues to such employees' organization through regular payroll deduction. - The right to be free from interference, intimidation, restraint, coercion, discrimination, or reprisal on the part of their Department Head for their membership or non-membership in any employee organization or with respect to any lawful activity associated therewith which is within the scope or representation.
- The right to represent himself/herself individually in his/her employee relationship with the City.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 30 - The City shall maintain only one official employee personnel file and that file shall be in the custody of the Personnel Officer. That personnel file shall be the only official source or repository of documents pertaining to the employee's performance, past and present, leave requests, disciplinary records and commendations.
- The employee's personnel file shall contain all information relating to the employee from date and time of appointment. In no event shall any material be placed in the employee's official personnel file without his/her knowledge.

Whenever an employee desires to represent himself/herself in consulting with City management during his/her regular hours of work, he/she shall first request from his/her department head permission to take time to do so. Said request shall be granted unless the needs of the department are such that the employee's services cannot be spared during the particular time requested. In such case, the employee shall be permitted to reschedule his/her appointment with City management.

ARTICLE 28 ASSOCIATION RIGHTS
Section 1 Recognition
The City recognizes the right of the Association to govern its internal affairs.

Section 2 Association Dues
Upon the receipt of a written request and authorization from an employee for deduction of Association "dues," the City shall withhold such dues and deductions from the salary of the employee, and remit the withholdings to the Association in a timely manner. The City shall continue to withhold such deductions unless the employee files a written statement with the City withdrawing authorization for the continued withholding of the deductions.

Section 3 Association Bulletin Board
The Association shall have use of specific bulletin board space, clearly marked and identified as such, and said space shall be the only space which is authorized for the posting of Association business. Material placed on the bulletin board shall be at the discretion of the Association with the understanding that materials so posted shall be for legitimate communications with members. Said posting shall not be offensive to good taste, defamatory, or involve support or opposition to candidates for political office within the City government. The Personnel Officer shall have the right to remove any such materials upon prior notice to the Association representative. The Association shall be responsible for maintaining the space provided in an orderly condition and shall promptly remove outdated materials.

Section 4 Representation
The employee shall be allowed to designate a representative to assist the employee in:
- Preparing and presenting grievances.
- Preparing and processing material for disciplinary hearings. - Preparing and presenting material for any legitimate employer-employee relations matter for which representation is granted pursuant to existing law.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 31 Section 5 Release Time
Subject to the needs of the department and prior approval of the Personnel Officer, designated employee representatives shall be allowed reasonable release time from regularly scheduled duties to present grievances and material for disciplinary hearing on behalf of the affected employee, if said employee requests assistance, and to meet with City management representatives relative to matters of employeremployee relations.

ARTICLE 29 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
The rights of the City include authority under state law, but are not limited to the exclusive right to determine the mission of its constituent departments, commissions and board; set standards and levels of service; determine the procedures and standards of selection for employment and promotion; direct its employees; take disciplinary action; relieve its employees from duty because of lack or work or for other legitimate reasons; maintain the efficiency of governmental operations; determine the methods, means and personnel by which government operations are to be conducted; determine the content of job classifications; determine style and/or types of City-issued wearing apparel equipment or technology used, establish and enforce dress and grooming standards; assign work to and schedule employees in accordance with requirements as determined by the City and establish and change work schedules and assignments upon reasonable notice; and determine organization structure, size and composition of the work force; take all necessary actions to carry out its mission in emergencies; and exercise complete discretion over its organization and the technology of performing its work.

In exercising the above rights, the City shall comply with all applicable provisions of this Agreement.

In exercising the above rights, the City shall not in any way, directly or indirectly, be subject to the grievance procedure herein, provided the City has complied with all applicable provisions of this Agreement and all applicable State laws.

ARTICLE 30 AGREEMENT, MODIFICATION, WAIVER
No agreement, alteration, understanding, variation, waiver or modification of any of the terms or provisions contained herein shall in any manner be binding upon the parties hereto unless made and executed in writing and affixed hereto by all parties and approved by City Council.

The waiver of any breach, term or condition of this memorandum by either party shall not constitute a precedent in the future enforcement of all of its terms and provisions.

Sierra Madre Classified Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding - 32 ARTICLE 31 OBLIGATION TO SUPPORT
The parties agree that, subsequent to the execution of this Agreement and during the period of time said Agreement is pending before the City Council for action, neither the employee organization nor management, nor their authorized representatives, will appear before the City Council or meet individually or privately with said members of the City Council, to advocate any amendment, deletion or addition to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. It is further understood that this article shall not preclude the parties from appearing before the City Council to advocate or urge the adoption and approval of this Agreement in its entirety.

Furthermore, the parties may, by mutual agreement, appear before the City Council to request a modification to this Agreement.

ARTICLE 32 PROVISIONS OF LAW
This Agreement is subject to all future and current applicable federal or state laws and regulations.

If any part or provision of this Agreement is in conflict with such applicable provisions of federal or state laws or regulations, or is otherwise held to be invalid or unenforceable by any tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such part or provision shall be suspended and superseded by such applicable law or regulations, and the remainder of the Agreement shall not be affected, and the Employees' Association and/or the City shall have the right to meet and confer within 30 days concerning said section. This Agreement shall supersede all City rules or ordinances, which are in conflict with the Agreement.

If any City rule or ordinance is not in conflict with this Agreement, it shall supersede this Agreement.

Current Rules and Regulations of the City that do not deal with matters covered by this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE
Terms & Conditions of
Employment
For Executive Management Employees
Amended July 14, 2026
Resolution 26-70
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Table of Contents
Article 1 Preamble.................................................................................................. 2 Section 1 Executive Management Employees.................................................................... 2 Section 2 Management Team.................................................................................... 2 Article 2 Public Employees Retirement System ................................................................... 2 Section 1 CalPERS Membership .................................................................................. 2 Section 2 City Payment of Employer Contribution for CalPERS Retirement ..................................... 2 Article 3 Insurance.................................................................................................. 2 Section 1 Active Employee Insurance ............................................................................ 2 Section 2 Retiree Medical Insurance ............................................................................. 3 Article 4 Additional Compensation ................................................................................ 4 Section 1 Deferred Compensation................................................................................ 4 Section 2 Life and Accidental Death Insurance .................................................................. 4 Section 3 Short- and Long-term Disability ....................................................................... 4 Section 4 Car Allowance .......................................................................................... 4 Section 5 Mobile Phone Allowance............................................................................... 4 Section 6 Uniforms and Safety Equipment....................................................................... 4 Section 7 Longevity Pay .......................................................................................... 4 Article 5 Leaves..................................................................................................... 5 Section 1 Management Leave.................................................................................... 5 Section 2 Public Safety Holiday Leave............................................................................ 5 Section 3 Vacation Leave ......................................................................................... 6 Section 4 Sick Leave .............................................................................................. 6 Article 6 Terms and Conditions of Employment .................................................................. 6 Executive Management Employees Terms & Conditions of Employment 2 | P a g e
Article 1 Preamble
It is the intent and purpose of these Terms and Conditions of Employment to set forth the wages, hours and/or other items and conditions of employment for the unrepresented full-time exempt employees of the City of Sierra Madre ("City"), in accordance with Chapter 2.48 of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code.

Section 1 Executive Management Employees
The Executive Management Employees include: Assistant City Manager, Department Directors, Fire Chief, Police Chief, and. These employees are at-will employees and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

For all current employees and employees who have assumed a position that is both exempt and in the Executive Management classification shall waive and forfeit any property rights not otherwise provided under these Terms and Conditions.

Section 2 Management Team
Members of the Executive Management Employees, generally the head of a department or division as determined by the City Manager.

Article 2 Public Employees Retirement System
Section 1 CalPERS Membership
Consistent with the Government Code, employees who are local miscellaneous or safety members of the California Public Employees Retirement System are entitled to the benefits as indicated in the most recent amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of CalPERS and the City Council.

Section 2 City Payment of Employer Contribution for CalPERS Retirement The City shall pay the employer share of the CalPERS retirement contribution as actuarially determined by CalPERS for each fiscal year. For Classic members, as defined by CalPERS, this is 2.5%@55 for miscellaneous employees and 3%@55 retirement benefit level for the safety employees. Employees enrolled in CalPERS after January 1, 2013 will be enrolled in the 2%@62 formula for miscellaneous employees and 2.7%@57 formula for safety employees.

Article 3 Insurance
Section 1 Active Employee Insurance
The City shall maintain the following overall level of insurance benefits for each employee covered by these Terms and Conditions of Employment. The specific coverage is subject to the provisions of the individual insurance company's master contract(s) as issued to the City of Sierra Madre for each type of insurance.

Insurance Benefits offered by the City include:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
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The City has participated in the CalPERS medical program since 1995 to provide health coverage. Pursuant to Government Code Section 22892 of the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA), for the calendar year beginning January 2023, the City will contribute $151.00for each employee towards a PERS Health Care Plan. This amount is adjusted annually.

Additionally, the City shall contribute up to $18,000 in annual premiums, inclusive of the amount paid for medical, to cover the employee and his/her dependents’ health, dental, and vision plans through an IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan administered by either the City or its designee.

Alternatively, if an Executive Management Employee chooses not to purchase medical, dental, and vision insurance through the City’s plan and is covered by a group insurance plan, the employee will receive a medical stipend of $325 per month.

The City also provides a Flexible Spending Plan to allow all employees to contribute to qualified medical and/or child care expenses a pre-tax basis.

All insurance benefits offered by the City are subject to COBRA upon an employee's resignation, retirement or other COBRA defined event. Additional insurances are available through payroll deduction.

Section 2 Retiree Medical Insurance
The City has participated in the CalPERS medical program since 1995 for Executive Management Employees. As such, the City is obligated to contribute toward the cost of retiree medical coverage for the retiree’s and spouse’s lifetime so long as they remain eligible for and covered by this medical program.

The City provides additional benefits based these Terms and Conditions of Employment beyond those required under PEMHCA. The following is a summary of these benefits:

All employees who retire from the City (including disability retirement) and continue coverage in the CalPERS medical program are eligible for the benefit provided in the PEMHCA resolutions. Those resolutions provide for the City to contribute toward retiree premiums at an equal amount to the active employees, for 2023 this amount is $151.00.

In addition to the benefits described above, the City also provides 100% of the actual premium or the lowest cost active employee HMO premium in the Los Angeles Area Region, whichever is less, inclusive of the contribution above, toward retiree (single coverage) medical premiums for employees who retire at age 60 or older with at least 30 years of service with the City, until the retiree reaches age 65.

All other insurance coverage terminates upon retirement and is subject to COBRA. Dependent health insurance coverage may be extended by co-payment. Premiums for dependent co-payment must be submitted monthly in advance prior to the 15th of each month. The dependent co-pay coverage will terminate at age 65 or five years after the employee's death, whichever occurs first or within the guidelines of COBRA.

Dental insurance and dependent health insurance coverage will be subject to current COBRA and insurance provider guidelines. No insurance coverage will be extended for vision, life or AD&D insurance.

Premiums made to the City for COBRA coverage must be submitted monthly in advance prior to the 15th of each month.

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The City will support a Retirement Health Savings Account that can be used to pay for COBRA upon retirement and other eligible expenses. Each employee covered by these Terms and Conditions of Employment will be required to contribute $100 per paycheck to the Retirement Health Savings Account.

Article 4 Additional Compensation
Section 1 Deferred Compensation
The City will contribute $100 per pay period to Executive Management Employees to a 457 deferred compensation account.

Section 2 Life and Accidental Death Insurance
The City will provide $100,000 coverage for employees covered by these Terms and Conditions of Employment.

Section 3 Short- and Long-term Disability
The City will provide Short-Term Disability Insurance that will provide 60% of the first $1,925 of weekly pre-disability earnings for 90 days. Sick and other leave balances can be used for the remaining 40% of pre-disability earnings.

After 90 days, the City will provide Long-Term Disability Insurance that will provide 60% of the first $8,333 of monthly pre-disability earnings. Sick and other leave balances can be used for the remaining 40% of pre-disability earnings. If an employee becomes disabled before age 62, LTD benefits may continue until the Social Security Normal Retirement Age. If an employee becomes disabled at age 62 or older, the benefit duration is determined by the age when disability begins.

These amounts are subject to increase by the insurance carrier.

Section 4 Car Allowance
Executive Management Employees who are not provided exclusive use of a City vehicle will receive a $300 monthly car allowance.

Section 5 Mobile Phone Allowance
Executive Management Employees will be given a $65 a month mobile phone allowance to use their own personal device for work-related phone calls and emails; any Executive Management Employee hired after the adoption of this agreement will receive $40 a month.

Section 6 Uniforms and Safety Equipment
Each employee required to wear a uniform covered by this Agreement shall be entitled to City provided uniforms and safety equipment. Employees must report to payroll when uniforms are replaced, including the cost of the uniform replacement, as uniforms are subject to IRS tax guidelines. All safety equipment must be returned to the City at the conclusion of the employee’s employment with the City.

Section 7 Longevity Pay
Effective July 1, 2016 Longevity Pay recognizes City service, and shall be exclusive of all other premiums and other pays, and shall be established for all full-time employees represented by the TCE. A one-time “Longevity-Pay bonus” will be paid at the employee’s current annual rate of pay at the time of eligibility.

The effective date of Longevity Pay shall be the beginning of the pay period following the employee’s qualifying anniversary date of eligibility.

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An employee is eligible to receive Longevity Pay at such time when the employee begins each year of service as follows:

Eligible Years of Service Longevity Pay
10 2.5%
15 2.5%
20 2.5%
25 2.5%
30 2.5%
35 2.5%
40 2.5%
Article 5 Leaves
Section 1 Management Leave
Executive Management Employees will be granted 80 hours of Management Leave each year at the beginning of each fiscal year, or prorated thereto for the first year of employment.

Management Leave is eligible to be cashed out at the employee’s normal hourly rate at any time during the fiscal year or used as time off as approved by the employee’s supervisor. Management Leave will not roll over to the next fiscal year. Employees must use or cash out their allotment of Management Leave during the corresponding fiscal year. Any remaining leave at the end of the fiscal year will automatically be cashed out on the second paycheck in June.

Section 2 Public Safety Holiday Leave
9/80 Work Schedule
On July 1 of each year, or prorated thereto for the first year of employment, public safety employees will be granted 104 hours of Holiday Leave to be used in lieu of observing the City holidays granted to the rest of the employees. This leave cannot be cashed out and the leave bank may not exceed 104 hours at any time.
4/10 Work Schedule
On July 1 of each year, or prorated thereto for the first year of employment, public safety employees will be granted 130 hours of Holiday Leave to be used in lieu of observing the City holidays granted to the rest of the employees. This leave cannot be cashed out and the leave bank may not exceed 130 hours at any time.

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Section 3 Vacation Leave
Exempt employees shall accrue paid vacation leave per payroll period as follows:

Length of Service Service Years Per Payroll Annually
0 - 48 months 1 – 4 3.71 hours 96.46 hours
49 - 60 months 5 4.01 hours 104.26 hours
61 - 72 months 6 4.32 hours 112.32 hours
73 - 84 months 7 4.62 hours 120.12 hours
85 - 96 months 8 4.93 hours 128.18 hours
97 - 108 months 9 5.24 hours 136.24 hours
109 - 120 months 10 5.55 hours 144.30 hours
121 - 132 months 11 5.85 hours 152.10 hours
133 - 144 months 12 6.16 hours 160.16 hours
145 - 156 months 13 6.47 hours 168.22 hours
Over 157 months Over 14 6.78 hours 176.28 hours
An exempt employee joining the City from an outside agency can negotiate to have his or her starting vacation leave based on the number of years working in the public sector.

Section 4 Sick Leave
Exempt employees will accrue 96 hours of sick leave per year. Exempt employees are eligible to cash-out, at their normal hourly rate, up to 100 hours of sick leave per calendar year, minus the number of sick leave hours taken during the calendar year, as long as the employee has 120 hours of combined vacation, sick, and holiday leaves on the books after the cash-out. This leave can be cashed out in increments throughout the year, but cannot exceed 100 hours in a calendar year.

Upon separation, an employee who has worked for the City for five (5) or more years shall be paid fifty percent (50%) of the employee’s total accrued and unused sick leave to a maximum of 2,000 hours (2000 hours maximum accrual equals 1000 hours maximum cash out). Such reimbursement shall be at the employee’s normal hourly rate at the time of separation.

Upon retirement, an employee can convert 100% of his/her sick leave into CalPERS Service Credit as stipulated in the City’s contract with CalPERS.

Article 6 Terms and Conditions of Employment
These Terms and Conditions of Employment are subject to all future and current applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. If any part or provision of these Terms and Conditions of Employment are in conflict with such applicable provisions of Federal and State laws and regulations, or are otherwise held to be invalid or unenforceable by any tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such part of the provision shall be suspended and superseded by such applicable law or regulations, and the remainder of these Terms Executive Management Employees Terms & Conditions of Employment 7 | P a g e
and Conditions of Employment shall not be affected.

If any City rule or ordinance is in conflict with these Terms and Conditions of Employment, it shall supersede these Terms and Conditions of Employment.

This document is intended to be used in conjunction with the City of Sierra Madre Personnel Rules and Regulations. The Personnel Rules and Regulations address items including, but not limited to, sick and vacation leaves, tuition reimbursement, employee evaluations, personnel files and computer loan program. Current Rules and Regulations of the City that do not deal with matters covered by these Terms and Conditions of Employment shall remain in full force and effect.

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE
Terms & Conditions of
Employment
For Confidential Exempt Employees
Implemented by Resolution 26-70
July 14, 2026
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Table of Contents
Article 1 Preamble.................................................................................................. 2 Section 1 Confidential Exempt Employees ....................................................................... 2 Section 2 Management Team.................................................................................... 2 Article 2 Public Employees Retirement System ................................................................... 2 Section 1 CalPERS Membership .................................................................................. 2 Section 2 City Payment of Employer Contribution for CalPERS Retirement ..................................... 2 Article 3 Insurance.................................................................................................. 2 Section 1 Active Employee Insurance ............................................................................ 2 Section 2 Retiree Medical Insurance ............................................................................. 3 Article 4 Additional Compensation ................................................................................ 4 Section 1 Deferred Compensation................................................................................ 4 Section 2 Mobile Phone Allowance............................................................................... 4 Section 3 Life and Accidental Death Insurance .................................................................. 4 Section 4 Short- and Long-term Disability ....................................................................... 4 Section 5 Water and Sewer Certification Stipends............................................................... 4 Section 6 Good Driving Incentive................................................................................. 5 Section 7 Uniforms and Safety Equipment....................................................................... 5 Section 8 Foreign Language Bonus............................................................................... 5 Section 9 Longevity Pay .......................................................................................... 5 Article 5 Leaves..................................................................................................... 5 Section 1 Management Leave.................................................................................... 5 Section 2 Vacation Leave ......................................................................................... 6 Section 3 Sick Leave .............................................................................................. 6 Article 6 Terms and Conditions of Employment .................................................................. 7 Confidential Exempt Employees Terms & Conditions of Employment 2 | P a g e
Article 1 Preamble
It is the intent and purpose of these Terms and Conditions of Employment to set forth the wages, hours and/or other items and conditions of employment for the unrepresented full-time exempt employees of the City of Sierra Madre ("City"), in accordance with Chapter 2.48 of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code.

Section 1 Confidential Exempt Employees
All employees who are both exempt and confidential and not included in the Executive Management Employee group. These employees are at-will employees and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

For all current employees and employees who have assumed a position that is both exempt and confidential shall waive and forfeit any property rights not otherwise provided under these Terms and Conditions.

Section 2 Management Team
Select Confidential Exempt Employees; generally the head of a department or division as determined by the City Manager.

Article 2 Public Employees Retirement System
Section 1 CalPERS Membership
Consistent with the Government Code, employees who are local miscellaneous or safety members of the California Public Employees Retirement System are entitled to the benefits as indicated in the most recent amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of CalPERS and the City Council.

Section 2 City Payment of Employer Contribution for CalPERS Retirement The City shall pay the employer share of the CalPERS retirement contribution as actuarially determined by CalPERS for each fiscal year. For Classic members, as defined by CalPERS, this is 2.5%@55 for miscellaneous employees and 3%@55 retirement benefit level for the safety employees. Employees enrolled in CalPERS after January 1, 2013 will be enrolled in the 2%@62 formula for miscellaneous employees and 2.7%@57 formula for safety employees.

Article 3 Insurance
Section 1 Active Employee Insurance
The City shall maintain the following overall level of insurance benefits for each employee covered by these Terms and Conditions of Employment. The specific coverage is subject to the provisions of the individual insurance company's master contract(s) as issued to the City of Sierra Madre for each type of insurance.

Insurance Benefits offered by the City include:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
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to Government Code Section 22892 of the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA), for the calendar year beginning January 2023, the City will contribute $151.00 for each employee towards a PERS Health Care Plan. This amount is adjusted annually.

Additionally, the City shall contribute up to $15,000 in annual premiums, inclusive of the amount paid for medical, to cover the employee and his/her dependents’ health, dental, and vision plans through an IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan administered by either the City or its designee.

Alternatively, if a Confidential Exempt Employee chooses not to purchase medical, dental, and vision insurance through the City’s plan and the employee is covered by a group insurance plan, the employee will receive a medical stipend of $325 per month.

The City also provides a Flexible Spending Plan to allow all employees to contribute to qualified medical and/or child care expenses a pre-tax basis.

All insurance benefits offered by the City are subject to COBRA upon an employee's resignation, retirement or other COBRA defined event. Additional insurances are available through payroll deduction.

Section 2 Retiree Medical Insurance
The City has participated in the CalPERS medical program since 1995 for association members. As such, the City is obligated to contribute toward the cost of retiree medical coverage for the retiree’s and spouse’s lifetime so long as they remain eligible for and covered by this medical program. The City provides additional benefits based these Terms and Conditions of Employment beyond those required under PEMHCA. The following is a summary of these benefits:

All employees who retire from the City (including disability retirement) and continue coverage in the CalPERS medical program are eligible for the benefit provided in the PEMHCA resolutions. Those resolutions provide for the City to contribute toward retiree premiums at an equal amount to the active employees, for 2023 this amount is $151.00.

In addition to the benefits described above, the City also provides the following monthly subsidy, inclusive of the contribution above, toward retiree (single coverage) medical premiums until the retiree reaches age 65:
- For employees hired before October 15, 1995 who meet the requirements for CalPERS retirement (including industrial disability retirement), the City will pay 5% times the number of years worked for the City times the lesser of the actual premium for the lowest cost HMO premium in the Los Angeles area region.
- For employees hired on or after October 15, 1995 who retire (including disability retirement) at age 60 or older with at least 30 years of service with the City, will receive 100% of the actual premium or the lowest cost active employee HMO premium in the LA area region, whichever is less.

All other insurance coverage terminates upon retirement and is subject to COBRA. Dependent health insurance coverage may be extended by co-payment. Premiums for dependent co-payment must be submitted monthly in advance prior to the 15th of each month. The dependent co-pay coverage will terminate at age 65 or five years after the employee's death, whichever occurs first or within the Confidential Exempt Employees Terms & Conditions of Employment 4 | P a g e
guidelines of COBRA.

Dental insurance and dependent health insurance coverage will be subject to current COBRA and insurance provider guidelines. No insurance coverage will be extended for vision, life or AD&D insurance.

Premiums made to the City for COBRA coverage must be submitted monthly in advance prior to the 15th of each month.

Article 4 Additional Compensation
Section 1 Deferred Compensation
The City will contribute $50 per pay period to Confidential Exempt Employees.

Section 2 Mobile Phone Allowance
Confidential Exempt Employees will be given a $40 a month mobile phone allowance to use their own personal device for work-related phone calls and emails; any Confidential Exempt Employee currently receive a $65 stipend will continue to do so.

Section 3 Life and Accidental Death Insurance
The City will provide $75,000 coverage for Confidential Exempt Employees covered by these Terms and Conditions of Employment.

Section 4 Short- and Long-term Disability
The City will provide Short-Term Disability Insurance that will provide 60% of the first $1,925 of weekly pre-disability earnings for 90 days. Sick and other leave balances can be used for the remaining 40% of pre-disability earnings.

After 90 days, the City will provide Long-Term Disability Insurance that will provide 60% of the first $8,333 of monthly pre-disability earnings. Sick and other leave balances can be used for the remaining 40% of pre-disability earnings. If an employee becomes disabled before age 62, LTD benefits may continue until the Social Security Normal Retirement Age. If an employee becomes disabled at age 62 or older, the benefit duration is determined by the age when disability begins.

These amounts are subject to increase by the insurance carrier.

Section 5 Water and Sewer Certification Stipends
Public Works employees covered by these Terms and Conditions are eligible for either water treatment and distribution stipends or sewer certification stipends for the following certifications:
- D-2 and/or T-2 certificate OR Grade 1 certificate: $265 per month for each certification; OR
- D-3 certificate OR Grade 2 certificate: $415 per month.

Employees will not receive Level 2 plus Level 3 stipends cumulatively. In other words, if an employee receives a Level 3 certification in Distribution he/she will receive only the Level 3 stipend, not Levels 3 plus

2. However, employees will receive a stipend for each certification held. So if an employee hold a D-2 and T-2 certificate, he/she will receive the Level 2 stipend times 2. The same standard applies for the Grade 1 and Grade 2 sewer stipends.

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Section 6 Good Driving Incentive
Employees required to obtain and maintain a valid Class B License will receive $350 at the end of each calendar year, so long as the employee has not been involved in any preventable driving accidents.

Section 7 Uniforms and Safety Equipment
Each employee required to wear a uniform covered by this Agreement shall be entitled to City provided uniforms and safety equipment. Employees must report to payroll when uniforms are replaced, including the cost of the uniform replacement, as uniforms are subject to IRS tax guidelines. All safety equipment must be returned to the City at the conclusion of the employee’s employment with the City.

Section 8 Foreign Language Bonus
Members covered under these terms and conditions of employment may be eligible for a one‐time Foreign Language Bonus of $750. In order to earn the bonus, the member must pass a test for reading and writing in the foreign language.

Section 9 Longevity Pay
Effective July 1, 2016 Longevity Pay recognizes City service, and shall be exclusive of all other premiums and other pays, and shall be established for all full-time employees represented by the TCE. A one-time “Longevity-Pay bonus” will be paid at the employee’s current annual rate of pay at the time of eligibility.

The effective date of Longevity Pay shall be the beginning of the pay period following the employee’s qualifying anniversary date of eligibility.

An employee is eligible to receive Longevity Pay at such time when the employee begins each year of service as follows:

Eligible Years of Service Longevity Pay
10 2.5%
15 2.5%
20 2.5%
25 2.5%
30 2.5%
35 2.5%
40 2.5%
Article 5 Leaves
Section 1 Management Leave
Confidential-Exempt employees may be granted up to eighty (80) hours of Management Leave at the beginning of each fiscal year, or a prorated amount during the first year of employment, subject to Confidential Exempt Employees Terms & Conditions of Employment 6 | P a g e
the recommendation of the Department Head and approval of the City Manager or their designee.

Management Leave is a discretionary benefit and is not guaranteed or considered an entitlement.

In determining whether to grant Management Leave and the amount granted, the City may consider factors including the operational needs of the City, the employee’s job responsibilities, performance, demonstrated commitment, and other relevant factors as determined by the City.

Management Leave may be used as paid time off with the approval of the employee's supervisor or may be cashed out at the employee’s regular hourly rate at any time during the fiscal year.

Management Leave does not carry over from one fiscal year to the next. Any unused Management Leave remaining at the end of the fiscal year will be automatically cashed out at the employee’s regular hourly rate at the time the cash out request is submitted.

Section 2 Vacation Leave
Exempt employees shall accrue paid vacation leave per payroll period as follows:

Length of Service Service Years Per Payroll Annually
0 - 48 months 1 – 4 3.71 hours 96.46 hours
49 - 60 months 5 4.01 hours 104.26 hours
61 - 72 months 6 4.32 hours 112.32 hours
73 - 84 months 7 4.62 hours 120.12 hours
85 - 96 months 8 4.93 hours 128.18 hours
97 - 108 months 9 5.24 hours 136.24 hours
109 - 120 months 10 5.55 hours 144.30 hours
121 - 132 months 11 5.85 hours 152.10 hours
133 - 144 months 12 6.16 hours 160.16 hours
145 - 156 months 13 6.47 hours 168.22 hours
Over 157 months Over 14 6.78 hours 176.28 hours
An exempt employee joining the City from an outside agency can negotiate to have his or her starting vacation leave based on the number of years working in the public sector.

Section 3 Sick Leave
Exempt employees will accrue 96 hours of sick leave per year. Exempt employees are eligible to cash-out, at their normal hourly rate, up to 100 hours of sick leave per calendar year, minus the number of sick leave hours taken during the calendar year, as long as the employee has 120 hours of combined vacation, sick, and holiday leaves on the books after the cash-out. This leave can be cashed out in increments throughout the year, but cannot exceed 100 hours in a calendar year.

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percent (50%) of the employee’s total accrued and unused sick leave to a maximum of 2,000 hours (2000 hours maximum accrual equals 1000 hours maximum cash out). Such reimbursement shall be at the employee’s normal hourly rate at the time of separation.

Upon retirement, and employee can convert 100% of his/her sick leave into CalPERS Service Credit as stipulated in the City’s contract with CalPERS.

Article 6 Terms and Conditions of Employment
These Terms and Conditions of Employment are subject to all future and current applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. If any part or provision of these Terms and Conditions of Employment are in conflict with such applicable provisions of Federal and State laws and regulations, or are otherwise held to be invalid or unenforceable by any tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such part of the provision shall be suspended and superseded by such applicable law or regulations, and the remainder of these Terms and Conditions of Employment shall not be affected.

If any City rule or ordinance is in conflict with these Terms and Conditions of Employment, it shall supersede these Terms and Conditions of Employment.

This document is intended to be used in conjunction with the City of Sierra Madre Personnel Rules and Regulations. The Personnel Rules and Regulations address items including, but not limited to, sick and vacation leaves, tuition reimbursement, employee evaluations, personnel files and computer loan program. Current Rules and Regulations of the City that do not deal with matters covered by these Terms and Conditions of Employment shall remain in full force and effect. 273249.1
RESOLUTION NO. 26-74

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNTS

PROJECTED AS PERTAIN TO THE CONCLUSION OF THE LABOR NEGOTIATION WITH

THE CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CEA) AND THE RECOMMENDED APPROVING OF A 4% COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) TO BOTH THE CEA AND

CONFIDENTIAL-EXEMPT (CE) EMPLOYEES

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City Manager presented the City’s 2026-2027 budget to the City Council for its consideration; and the City Council, in a public meeting on June 23, 2026, carefully considered and adopted the budget; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2026 the City Manager proposed FY 2026-2027 budget amendments pertaining to 4% COLA adjustments to the CEA and CE employees; and WHEREAS, on July 14, 2026, additional appropriations for the City as described in the staff report are hereby adopted for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and concluding on June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2026, the City Manager and Finance Director are hereby authorized to make transfers between budget line items

THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The Recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves the budget amendments pertaining to 4% cost of living adjustment for the Classified Employees Association and Confidential-Exempt employees.

SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes additional appropriations for special revenue funds; 37004 Transportation Prop A, 38004 Environmental, and 38005 Gas Tax.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause the same to be processed in accordance with applicable law. 273249.1
SECTION 5. CEQA. The proposed action does not constitute as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be determined with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment.

SECTION 6. Severability. If any sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution or any part hereof or exhibit hereto is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution or any part thereof or exhibit thereto. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraph, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.

SECTION 7. Certification. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36932, the City Clerk shall certify the passage, approval, and adoption of this Resolution by the City Council.

SECTION 8. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of July, 2026. __________________________
Kristine Lowe, Mayor
I HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre, California, at a meeting held on the 14th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:
___________________________
Laura Aguilar, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
____________________________
Aleks Giragosian, City Attorney

CITY OF
SIERRA
MADRE

STAFF REPORT

HUMAN RESOURCES
DATE: July 14, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Miguel Hernandez, Assistant City Manager
By: Joseph Nosrat, Human Resources Technician
SUBJECT:

Resolution No. 26-71 Authorizing Form 130 Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies for California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Cal OES Resolution No. 26-71, designating the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Finance Director, and Fire Chief as the City of Sierra Madre’s authorized agents to execute and submit documents and assurances required to obtain post-disaster Public Assistance funding through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

SUMMARY
Every three (3) years the City of Sierra Madre is required to adopt a Cal OES “Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies” on file so it can request and receive post‑disaster financial assistance from FEMA and Cal OES when major disasters occur. Resolution No. 26-71 formally authorizes specified City officials to sign and submit all required applications and documents for disaster recovery funding, ensuring the City can promptly seek reimbursement for eligible emergency and repair costs and reduce the fiscal impact of disasters on City funds.

DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
The City of Sierra Madre relies on disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to help repair and restore public facilities and infrastructure after major events such as severe storms, floods, earthquakes, and wildfires. Cal OES administers these post‑disaster Public Assistance programs for local governments and requires each applicant to maintain a current “Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non‑State Agencies” (Cal OES Form 130) on file before it will process reimbursement requests.

This resolution identifies specific City officials as “authorized agents” who are empowered to act on the City’s behalf in all matters related to state and federal disaster assistance, including signing and submitting applications, assurances, and other required documents to FEMA and Cal OES. The City is required to appoint by resolution a minimum of three authorized agents every three years in order to remain eligible for FEMA and state reimbursement. City Council approval of Cal OES Form 130 through Resolution No. 26‑71 will designate the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Finance Director, and Fire Chief as authorized agents for the City of Sierra Madre.

Adoption of the resolution is a procedural but essential step that enables the City to fully participate in FEMA and Cal OES recovery programs whenever a qualifying disaster is declared. Maintaining an up‑to‑date designation ensures clear legal authority for City staff to request reimbursement for eligible disaster‑related costs, such as emergency protective measures and permanent repairs to damaged public facilities, thereby reducing the financial burden on the General Fund and other City budgeted funds.

Resolution No. 20-15 was adopted by the City Council on April 14, 2020, to designate the City’s authorized agents for FEMA and Cal OES disaster assistance. Because this item was not brought back to the City Council for renewal within the required three-year period, adoption of Resolution No. 26-71 is now necessary to maintain the City’s eligibility for disaster-related reimbursement. City staff will ensure the item is presented to the City Council every three years going forward.

STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
Strategic Objective: Build an organization that is innovative, financially stable, and consistently delivers a high level of service.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not a CEQA Project under: 14 CCR 15378(b)(5)- organizational or administrative activities

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact for this item.

Approved by:
___________________________
Michael Bruckner
City Manager
Attachments
RESOLUTION 26-71 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CAL OES) FORM 130- DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED AGENTS.pdf
CalOES Form 130.pdf
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-71

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES (CAL OES) FORM 130-

DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED AGENTS

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint and authorize agents of the City to apply and seek reimbursement for disaster-related expenditures under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) disaster assistance programs.

THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The Recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves the CalOES Form 130, authorizing agents herein referred to as City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Finance Director, and Fire Chief to execute for and on behalf of the named applicant, City of Sierra Madre, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, this application and to file it with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act.

SECTION 3. That the City of Sierra Madre a public entity established under the laws of the State of California hereby authorizes its agent(s) to provide to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for all matters pertaining to such state disaster assistance the assurances and agreements required. This is a universal resolution and is effective for all open and futures disasters up to three (3) years following the date of approval.

SECTION 4. CEQA. The City Council finds that approval of the CalOES Form 130 is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because it can be seen with certainty that the action will not have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 5. Severability. If any sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution or any part hereof or exhibit hereto is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution or any part thereof or exhibit thereto. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, 273249.1
paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraph, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.

SECTION 6. Certification. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36932, the City Clerk shall certify the passage, approval, and adoption of this Resolution by the City Council.

SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of July, 2026. __________________________
Kristine Lowe, Mayor
I HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre, California, at a meeting held on the 14th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:
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Laura Aguilar, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
____________________________
Aleks Giragosian, City Attorney

CITY OF
SIERRA
MADRE

STAFF REPORT

CITY ATTORNEY
DATE: July 14, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Aleks Giragosian, City Attorney
SUBJECT:

Resolution No. 26-72 Approving Goals and Policies for the Creation of Community Facilities Districts

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-72 approving the goals and policies for the creation of community facilities districts in the City of Sierra Madre.

SUMMARY
The City is required to adopt goals and policies prior to the creation of a community facilities district. The Resolution will approve goals and policies in anticipation of the formation of a community facilities district for the Meadows at Bailey Canyon Project to support the maintenance of a community park and other public areas as outlined in The Meadows at Baiely Canyon Development Agreement.

DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
The Mello-Roose Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Gov. Code 53310 et seq.) authorizes local government agencies to create community facilities districts (“CFD”) to fund specific public infrastructural improvements and ongoing community services. Prior to creating a CFD, a city must adopt goals and policies. Government Code section 53312.7(a) states:
“[A] local agency may initiate proceedings to establish a district pursuant to this chapter only if it has first considered and adopted local goals and policies concerning the use of this chapter. The policies shall include at least the following:

1. A statement of the priority that various kinds of public facilities and services shall have for financing through the use of this chapter, including public facilities to be owned and operated by other public agencies, including school districts, and services to be provided by other public agencies.

2. A statement concerning the credit quality to be required of bond issues, including criteria to be used in evaluating the credit quality.

3. A statement concerning steps to be taken to ensure that prospective property purchasers are fully informed about their taxpaying obligations imposed under this chapter.

4. A statement concerning criteria for evaluating the equity of tax allocation formulas, and concerning desirable and maximum amounts of special tax to be levied against any parcel pursuant to this chapter.

5. A statement of definitions, standards, and assumptions to be used in appraisals required by Section 53345.8.” The City is required to adopt goals and policies for a CFD to develop the The Meadows at Bailey Canyon project.

Section 4(c)(i) of the Development Agreement states:
“Prior to the dedication of the Public Park to the City, the Developer must provide a mechanism for funding the maintenance of certain public improvements including, but not limited to, the Public Park, as well as other permitted functions as my be agreed upon by the Parties. Funding options include formation of a CFD formed … Formation of any CFD assessment district or other public financing mechanism within the Development Parcel shall be subject to City’s ability to make all findings required by applicable law and comply with all applicable legal procedures and requirements including, without limitation, City’s public financing district policies as such policies may be amended from time to time.”
The City does not have the “public financing district policies” in place to adopt a CFD. Included as Attachment 1 to the Resolution is a copy of such goals and policies.

STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
This Resolution is consistent with Strategy CE 1.2 (Expand Community Services Programming) of Goal 1 (Enhance the Physical and Mental Health of Residents) of the Strategic Objective to promote an unparalleled quality of life with an engaged and collaborative culture as this Resolution seek to garner community input for the creation of a method of financing a public park to provide open space for the community.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not a CEQA Project under: 14 CCR 15378(b)(4)- government fiscal activities

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact on the General Fund associated with the actions contemplated under this Resolution because the City will seek reimbursement from Toll Bros. under Section 4(c)(ii) of the Development Agreement, which states, “Developer will be responsible for all costs incurred related to CFD formation, or other funding mechanism, including the cost of any legal, staff, or CFD consultant fees.” Approved by:
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Michael Bruckner
City Manager
Attachments
2026-07-14 CC Reso. re CFD Goals Policies.pdf
CFD Goals and Policies.pdf
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RESOLUTION NO. [NO.]

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GOALS AND

POLICIES FOR A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City may create a community facilities District under MelloRoose Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Gov. Code 53310 et seq.); WHEREAS, Government Code Section 53312.7(a) requires the City to first adopt goals and policies for a community facilities district; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt such goals and policies to create a community facilities district to fund the infrastructural and maintenance costs of a public park at The Meadows at Bailey Canyon Project.

THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The Recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Adoption. The Goals and Policies for a Community Facilities District, included herein as Exhibit 1, is approved and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 3. CEQA. This Resolution is not a “project” for purposes of CEQA because under 14 CCR 15378(b)(4) a project does not include “The creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.” The creation of the CFD is a funding mechanism in furtherance of a development project that has already received the required discretionary approvals.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution or any part hereof or exhibit hereto is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution or any part thereof or exhibit thereto. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraph, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
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SECTION 5. Certification. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36932, the City Clerk shall certify the passage, approval, and adoption of this Resolution by the City Council.

SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of July, 2026. __________________________
Kristine Lowe, Mayor
I HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre, California, at a meeting held on the 14th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:
___________________________
Laura Aguilar, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
___________________________
Aleks Giragosian, City Attorney
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Resolution No. XXXX-26
Exhibit 1

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE

LOCAL GOALS AND POLICIES
FOR

COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS
July 14, 2026
Local Goals and Policies for CFDs