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Actions taken included approval of the meeting agenda, approval of minutes for Jan. 25 and March 4 (the March 4 minutes were approved with one abstention), and adoption of the consent agenda. The consent agenda comprised:
• Resolution 25-18 approving certain demands;
• the fourteenth tolling agreement with Ginkgo Stone House LLC;
• authorization to issue a request for proposals for professional auditing services for fiscal years 2025–2028;
• a letter of support for California’s federal supplemental appropriations request to assist disaster recovery;
• execution of a memorandum of understanding with the County of Los Angeles to administer right-of-entry forms for Phase 2 private-property debris removal; and
• notification of an emergency public works contract awarded to Northwest Excavating Inc. for the Floral Debris Basin cleanout.

Council approved the consent agenda and the above items without separate roll-call debate; calls for public comment produced no speaker cards on the consent items. The council also reported they met in closed session on the public employee performance evaluation for the city attorney and said no reportable action was taken. The meeting was adjourned to the next regular meeting on March 25.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sierra Madre City Council | March 11, 2025 | Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved the meeting agenda, minutes (with one abstention on the March 4 minutes), and a six-item consent agenda that included Resolution 25-18, a tolling agreement, an MOU with Los Angeles County for Phase 2 debris removal and notification of an emergency debris-contract for Floral Debris Basin.","taxTitle","Sierra Madre City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",72183,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6281246,"Sierra Madre presents certificate to World Central Kitchen; group says it served more than 140,000 meals locally",178,2078000,2256000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2607587-e73c7915b5da09e4fa927f971eff7438&start=2078&end=2256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2607587-e73c7915b5da09e4fa927f971eff7438/thumbnail_2078000.jpg","/articles/6281246/Sierra-Madre-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Sierra-Madre-presents-certificate-to-World-Central-Kitchen-group-says-it-served-more-than-140000-meals-locally","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6281246-af66ae879bc57d8cda1cbeacde6e82e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194210&Signature=Y7HQd07fGvVGe6ZRRX8aUVsX7YPAiCE3wY02g0cgaBCGAzODVa1KOXr18bDV1sJ33czUAHRlEJ-Aiy9Whac1qprspD4-7sDojWljQKDd-hzO9Bl4gs63ZMHLEM35Qbp0FALI0joZ3Hjuexzsj-hKrXeZg3jCEDjQjsPJVMjD034WhgOBkbTWVNeuDFUmMYKTD7EJ885xR5OeZrqo2fWGe-1iaFxnw-MoHFLyTijc5C5M6ZWUYSIukgcBGBXCpajU0Q0OGaC-brXa~AIjpeleS2ZzwZgL18YPThXa1c5S7p1OcQAGMEcxZMs7gmiDVB-4G66fhJx9hxwEyJmA7NKPgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sierra Madre City Council presented a certificate of recognition to World Central Kitchen for its disaster-response meal distributions following the Palisades, Hearst and Eaton wildfires.

Mayor Robert Parkhurst read the resolution-style certificate, thanking World Central Kitchen for providing meals to communities affected by the fires. Trish Engel, who identifies herself as community outreach for World Central Kitchen, accepted the recognition with colleague Wayne Chang and briefed the council on the organization’s local activities. Engel said World Central Kitchen has served about 1.3 million meals in Los Angeles during the wildfire response and “over 140,000 meals just here [in Sierra Madre],” and that volunteers helped distribute nearly 7,000–8,000 gallons of potable water in the area.

Engel described targeted food drops that the organization makes when notified of vulnerable communities — including deliveries to hotels housing evacuees, farmers-market-type distributions and coordinated community events. Councilmembers asked whether the city had a site identified for World Central Kitchen in case floods or other conditions required a larger distribution hub; City Manager Reynoso said the city yard is not available because it is needed for public works equipment but that staff would work with local churches and community groups to find alternate space and to publicize targeted-drop information.

The council thanked World Central Kitchen for its service and for providing volunteers from Sierra Madre during the distribution effort. WCK representatives said they would remain prepared for both continued meal distribution and for potential flood-related needs.","The council presented a certificate recognizing World Central Kitchen's wildfire response. WCK representatives said the organization provided more than 140,000 meals in Sierra Madre and roughly 1.3 million meals in Los Angeles during the wildfire response, and distributed nearly 8,000 gallons of potable water in the area.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6281251,"Council approves MOU with Los Angeles County to administer Phase 2 private-property debris removal",0,2424000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2607587-e73c7915b5da09e4fa927f971eff7438&start=2424&end=2424","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2607587-e73c7915b5da09e4fa927f971eff7438/thumbnail_2424000.jpg","/articles/6281251/Sierra-Madre-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-approves-MOU-with-Los-Angeles-County-to-administer-Phase-2-private-property-debris-removal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6281251-55b1ec7feb76679f0e0179676e09695b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194210&Signature=R-6AgpnL~ayG0opAWITNO6EYqclNI9YeohRfGwfh0zTgB-9vzKfGIlHLEFGvM~2Xz10xr0~4nl7kbFIRR63Yd9acpxZMt8iT3cV6Gta9Fz4rv5eiaMGaudUdqCYifNST0CYD6YulTFqi2VXxQQ~iEIijavRtf-DN8UrbSJXyz2Abrqslq5Wy17Do6IfJXenAU~f-6xF-pV9aL~aEsfIlMFM2ih6GwCKTDGrTuBBpF31LI8kBL4LxhZKzR6gzTqDoL9xIV2A4Ss6muY7cBoBq-uWgN5vu7Td61MO4w3mamxFwUtheRFV3cxAh5dQ2zj6OKMozPJAgccCs9vDfKsOU5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sierra Madre City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with the County of Los Angeles to administer the right-of-entry program required for Phase 2 of the private-property debris removal program.

The council adopted the MOU as part of a six-item consent agenda. City staff said executing the agreement with the county will relieve the city from coordinating directly with the Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies for Phase 2 work, which involves major demolition on private parcels.

Staff described the distinction between Phase 1 and Phase 2: Phase 1 focused on household hazardous waste removal and was carried out by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Phase 2 — managed through the Army Corps of Engineers if property owners opt in — covers major demolition, soil removal and hazardous-tree removal. Staff said Phase 1 is complete in most places, though some parcels were not cleared because structures were unsafe for EPA crews; those parcels have been moved to Phase 2. The council was told at least one property had opted out already and two other parcels may opt out; those parcels would require the city to administer demolition work under existing city demolition ordinances unless owners change their decision.

During discussion, council members asked whether the MOU signaled that Phase 2 work would accelerate. Staff said the MOU removes a potential administrative barrier but cautioned it did not guarantee faster completion; the Army Corps is advancing work from central areas outward, which may place Sierra Madre later in the sequence. The council asked staff to continue coordinating with the county task force and to report updates to the public.

The council approved the MOU and the related consent item without separate roll-call debate; the consent agenda also included other administrative items that were approved at the same time.","As part of the consent agenda, the council executed a memorandum of understanding with Los Angeles County to administer right-of-entry forms for Phase 2 of private-property debris removal. City staff said the MOU reduces the administrative burden on city staff and explained Phase 1 versus Phase 2 work and opt-out implications for some parcels.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6281256,"Sierra Madre issues evacuation warnings and readies shelters as heavy-storm forecast raises mudflow risk",211,1235000,1446000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2607587-e73c7915b5da09e4fa927f971eff7438&start=1235&end=1446","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2607587-e73c7915b5da09e4fa927f971eff7438/thumbnail_1235000.jpg","/articles/6281256/Sierra-Madre-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Sierra-Madre-issues-evacuation-warnings-and-readies-shelters-as-heavy-storm-forecast-raises-mudflow-risk","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6281256-e2c4be237929d10bac884ab8201b14e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194210&Signature=iQouJ3l-ek9vQPS1W7keYt3etAnWdUXTGH9g7ef751RZVOF55rIJKfm8y7Uxob9zn9r-toYTZM7XtbX6IyidNDoJKY~yTrXUk1qyB5F8uXala-oNcGkD2NlDPM4achdLHmV1hGB22p1aPNADyDFSio456Ws6n2~7NqOYimBA9lNEZV5OfGFTsO0DEMouSMzL7PqmZguH2rg-CntpJTSRmzgPny0v2TmqaClQIRrumcwfdjrU9YkXx0TI2SbBCwDv~X25rNLdrGNyabn4bxrQ6tRp5MyMHNZgSPpkqAmL3G724uz09q5ZVmzEu7N6QZPJAcyfLrT-xIFqLlXiMQ5hHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the city council meeting, Sierra Madre officials warned residents to prepare for a significant storm that could produce mudflows and urged people in high-risk zones to follow evacuation notices.

City staff presented National Weather Service guidance and local modeling showing 2 to 4 inches of total rainfall with peak intensities up to 1 inch per hour, and cited county briefings that indicated some hours could reach as much as 2 inches per hour in the storm's early-morning window. Senior management analyst James Carlson told the council the city is aligning its actions with Los Angeles County forecasts and urged readiness for nighttime conditions when evacuations are most dangerous.

The warnings matter because heavy, concentrated rainfall can trigger debris and mudflows down canyons and channels that threaten homes and block streets. Officials described measures already in place to reduce risk: more than 500 feet of K-rail has been installed, thousands of sandbags have been distributed, and county crews have removed hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of material from debris basins. Carlson said the city and county still expect some mudflow into streets despite those efforts.

Council and staff outlined the operational details residents need now. The city said it is aligning evacuation orders and warnings with the county; an evacuation warning and order cycle was described as starting at 7 a.m. on the day after the meeting and modeled to expire the following day at 6 p.m., though officials said the timing could change with updated forecasts. The city identified the Sierra Madre Room, adjacent to the YMCA, as the evacuation shelter location coordinated with the Red Cross.

Officials also described temporary service changes for canyon neighborhoods under evacuation orders. The city said trash collection (Athens services) will not occur in canyon areas while an evacuation order is in effect. There were two statements about street parking: council-level comments emphasized enforcement of parking restrictions in identified red-flag zones to keep access for emergency vehicles, while staff noted that overnight parking restrictions would be lifted citywide for people who must move vehicles because of the evacuation. The council asked staff to clarify and publicize the final, map-based impact zones.

Public comment reflected those concerns. A resident, Yvette Del Corazon, said the Yucca Trail debris basin is at capacity and noted she believed the basin had been turned over to the city in 2015; she asked for more attention to that site. Councilmembers asked staff to return with an update on Yucca Trail/retention structures at a future meeting.

The council also reminded residents that evacuation warnings are the signal to prepare and that evacuation orders are mandatory; officials warned that ignoring an order can put residents and first responders at risk.

Looking ahead, the council requested a specifically focused update on the Yucca Trail retention structure at a future meeting so residents could get clearer maps and contingency plans.","City officials warned of possible mudflows and urged residents in high-risk zones to prepare after the National Weather Service forecasted 2–4 inches of rain and periods of intense rainfall. Sandbags, K-rail and an evacuation shelter were confirmed; overnight parking and trash service plans were changed for canyon areas.","actionData","errors"]

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