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What staff said: An analyst reported that the ACF requires that beginning in 2024 a portion of new fleet purchases be zero‑emission vehicles and that the city must file annual reports and keep specific inventory data. The analyst said staff identified missing inventory elements such as license plate numbers, gross vehicle weight ratings, odometer readings, planned replacement years and charger locations, and noted the city has not submitted the ACF report that was due in April 2024.

Penalties and exemptions: Staff warned that CARB has authority under state law to impose administrative penalties “up to $10,000 per day” under the California Health and Safety Code; staff also said certain vehicles are exempt, including emergency response vehicles and some heavy utility vehicles, but that exemptions require proper documentation in the reporting process.

Council action and schedule: After a lengthy discussion about staffing, grants, infrastructure and procurement paths, the council voted to continue the item to the next meeting (May 27) and directed staff to return with a clear plan to complete the overdue ACF reporting, to identify near‑term rebate and grant opportunities, and to outline an approach for a longer‑term fleet and charging infrastructure strategy. Several council members asked staff to consult regional partners and other cities for examples and to assess options such as leasing, pooled purchases through regional councils of governments, and staging infrastructure investments.

Context and constraints: Staff noted the city currently has two level‑2 chargers at City Hall and that past purchases (including four vehicles bought with ARPA funds) were made under short timelines; staff flagged the need to inventory vehicles more completely and to consider an equipment replacement fund or a longer‑term capital plan so the city can meet ACF milestones while managing costs and charging infrastructure needs.

What did not happen tonight: the council did not adopt a detailed fleet electrification plan, approve infrastructure expenditures or commit new staff resources tonight. The vote continued the matter to a near‑term meeting so staff can supply required reporting and options for complying with CARB rules.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sierra Madre City Council | May 13, 2025 | Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Staff briefed the council on the Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) rule from California Air Resources Board, said the city's required ACF inventory/reporting was not submitted, and council asked staff to return with a plan and research on grants and procurement options.","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},6060082,"CAL FIRE map update shifts Sierra Madre hazard designations; council briefed on next steps",1118,4877000,5995000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293210-12bcf4da9cf39139d07588e6697662c6&start=4877&end=5995","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293210-12bcf4da9cf39139d07588e6697662c6/thumbnail_4877000.jpg","/articles/6060082/Sierra-Madre-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/CAL-FIRE-map-update-shifts-Sierra-Madre-hazard-designations-council-briefed-on-next-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060082-e59099ca93908efcf1efcd5412cb8ca5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200453&Signature=mXGBMtN0DNbDDvmApx19go-l3oYeOa6G-Nzr46thsHcuCLBHkgWO3DR0VIEJ87~-SToMAdiY7XTvapNv~DNzwKfOBs9OKThT2gZqgzo9PP6AdL09sB~sc6qXTT84EDuUijrg-Q7LkuzbMdUqRnC9Pevz4s-9XfdlqRQJsiox1CXZvtapDl~NCa5he-~SafXuDZVh-ZTFXVsNeVgKr4Twh1zAWunyjQvWB8gednJCnI0r6Mm2L~30yyg7arC~Cz9L3yHrDuosmMnbQSfafBVDpt3lzlE6YmPx3ZQ9yct4byzPa9uyryd6doGOeqAevkLEUhh5AYCVqxyZXv7j8EuBqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fire Chief Bartlett told the City Council on May 13 that CAL FIRE (the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) has recommended updated fire hazard severity maps for local responsibility areas that introduce “moderate” and “high” hazard categories in addition to “very high.” The maps incorporate new science including localized ember‑spread modeling and recent fire history.

Why it matters: Those maps determine where state‑recommended building standards, defensible‑space and home‑hardening requirements may apply. Chief Bartlett said adopting the maps locally can affect how insurers assess wildfire exposure and may influence premiums or renewals.

What the chief presented: Bartlett summarized the 2025 update and told the council that local jurisdictions may raise (but not lower) hazard designations before adopting them and that the maps reflect long‑term hazard potential rather than short‑term conditions like red‑flag warnings. He noted the update was “the first update to the fire hazard severity zone maps for local responsibility areas since 02/2011,” and that maps draw on 2018 data plus improved climate and ember modeling.

Council and staff response: Bartlett said the city will bring an ordinance for council consideration as required by government code; he reported that staff will present a first reading at a public hearing later this month and a second reading in June to meet a state deadline. He emphasized residents' interest: the city's 30‑day survey showed 94% of respondents supported using scientific data such as ember modeling to guide hazard designation.

Opportunities and community action: Bartlett and council members encouraged resident participation in Firewise Communities and the nascent Sierra Madre Fire Safe Council; Bartlett described the Fire Safe Council as the likely nonprofit umbrella to help secure grants and coordinate neighborhood Firewise efforts. He said the council is forming bylaws and pursuing 501(c)(3) status to obtain funding the city cannot receive directly.

What the city will decide: The council will review a draft ordinance to adopt the CAL FIRE recommended maps; adopting them will trigger code and permitting changes consistent with state guidance and is meant to position the city to seek mitigation funding and to avoid insurance‑market disadvantages for residents.

What did not happen tonight: The council did not change hazard designations, adopt the maps, or approve any new local regulations tonight; Bartlett said the city will return with a formal ordinance and further technical information.","The city received CAL FIRE's 2025 recommended Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for Local Responsibility Areas; the fire chief explained the mapping changes, insurance and building‑code implications, and the schedule for local ordinance adoption.",{"_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},6060087,"Sierra Madre residents urge city action after Eaton Fire tests show elevated toxins",0,1599000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293210-12bcf4da9cf39139d07588e6697662c6&start=1599&end=1599","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293210-12bcf4da9cf39139d07588e6697662c6/thumbnail_1599000.jpg","/articles/6060087/Sierra-Madre-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Sierra-Madre-residents-urge-city-action-after-Eaton-Fire-tests-show-elevated-toxins","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060087-fab3de301637bf27a7888d1ba1d5b150/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200453&Signature=eNrAKWTVO5T7mjfGTJ7SgF75~QjR904Drvblj1tpBcrhzYBe8-gZ9EXVMO2fVztAxLsdKswIYnuuM6bvxjDKrO~7ow8Q5v4HkzUf~rB5bi4PP-tFqV7JRJbX7SkV2IwL6S59wmUQAWlGPwX5q~wj3bKngLUKx6osQ71i8zML1QTQFva1KqN2hakLglTyheRs0oEEHDi-OWNq0gvuLcXK4E97Ep8s3QKz3J8C9LJhAUPBABp~atpsDD~Ay05meQj9Jf~xKekkM5I6JsWJcwYSzsZoeVUsQI7YRFLgjLT49hYWppNWchwPq0NvepS9wjQIggvcVA1Y7hgjEaPpheigow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Sierra Madre residents told the City Council on May 13 they have measured elevated levels of lead, asbestos and other contaminants inside homes and in nearby soil after the January Eaton Fire and subsequent mudslides, and asked the city to help coordinate testing and remediation.

Caroline Helvin, a Lower Canyon resident, said she compiled test results from multiple homes and that “we have lead readings as high as a 88 micrograms per square foot,” and that USC and Caltech researchers have found elevated concentrations in affected urban areas. Derek Sample, another canyon resident, described interior “ghost wipes” taken from chairs, counters and floors that showed “incredibly high levels of zinc…and unbelievably high levels of lead and vanadium and barium and copper.”

Why it matters: residents said the contamination presents potential long‑term health risks and immediate concerns for vulnerable groups. Speakers asked the council to help secure time for testing and cleanup, warn residents about exposure, and press county and state officials for extended debris‑removal permits and remediation programs.

Council response and next steps: Mayor Robert Parkhurst and staff urged residents to submit test results and a letter the group prepared. Planner Lynn confirmed the city will “reach out to county” officials and staff will invite county public‑health representatives to upcoming events. The council scheduled a community listening session on Saturday to gather additional input, and Mayor Parkhurst said Los Angeles County Public Health will present at the next council meeting.

What residents asked for: Caroline Helvin summarized five requests the group included in a letter to the city: 1) comprehensive environmental, soil and air testing in public and residential areas adjacent to the fire; 2) a public information campaign about possible health effects and precautions; 3) remediation programs focused on public spaces; 4) coordination with county and state health officials for health monitoring; and 5) extension of the county debris‑removal permit deadline for Sierra Madre homeowners.

City actions recorded: staff accepted residents’ letter and test results and agreed to forward materials to Los Angeles County Public Health and include the topic as future action. Council members encouraged residents to attend the Saturday listening session and to email test data to the city clerk so staff can follow up.

What the city did not do tonight: the council did not adopt a remediation plan, authorize city‑funded testing, or commit specific funding. Several residents pressed for immediate county involvement and for an extension of the June 1 debris‑removal deadline; the council directed staff to seek county participation and to have Los Angeles County Public Health present at the next council meeting.

Looking ahead: staff will collect submitted reports and the council will receive a report back from the county and from city staff in a future meeting. Residents said they will continue to share test results and ask the council to press county and state agencies for remediation and permit extensions.","Residents told the City Council they found high levels of lead and other heavy metals inside homes after the January Eaton Fire and mudslides, and asked the city to coordinate testing, remediation and an extension of county debris‑removal deadlines.","actionData","errors"]

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