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Why it matters: The city receives hundreds of parking‑related calls each year, and officers and contracted vendors struggle to maintain consistent enforcement. The proposed devices are intended to improve compliance without new on‑the‑ground staffing.

Presentation and vendor technology: Acting Captain Veronica Tacito told the council the city receives about 250 parking‑related calls annually and has struggled with staffing and contractor costs. Tacito recommended staff negotiate terms with Municipal Parking Services and return with a fully developed one‑year pilot. Joe Caldwell, CEO of Municipal Parking Services, described a solar‑powered “safety stick” that uses radar and a short‑duration camera capture to document time‑limit and no‑parking violations; devices upload time‑stamped plate images and analytics to a cloud platform for city review. Caldwell said the vendor installs and services the poles, handles notice mailings and can operate on a paid‑ticket revenue‑share model; in other jurisdictions the devices have produced large reductions in illegal parking and generated citations automatically for approval by local enforcement.

Council direction and implementation steps: Council members asked about privacy, disabled‑parking exemptions, aesthetics and relocatability. Vendor and staff said images are single still photographs (not continuous video), and the vendor proposed administrative procedures for residents to void tickets where a valid placard or permit applies. Council directed staff to return with a pilot plan that includes site selection, community outreach, operational details and a proposed agreement; no final contract was approved at the meeting.

Next steps: Staff will negotiate pilot terms with the vendor, prepare community outreach materials, and return to the council with a full pilot proposal and cost/revenue estimates for approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sierra Madre City Council | May 27, 2025 | Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Police staff described a proposed one‑year pilot program using solar, camera‑equipped parking enforcement poles to address chronic illegal parking, and council directed staff to develop detailed pilot terms and community outreach for council review.","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},6224736,"L.A. County offers lead testing and free soil sampling program after Eaton Fire; county reports few elevated blood lead cases so far",801,5590000,6391000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3549379-753f36d6ef851c20606d4b4b0a908a72&start=5590&end=6391","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3549379-753f36d6ef851c20606d4b4b0a908a72/thumbnail_5590000.jpg","/articles/6224736/Sierra-Madre-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/LA-County-offers-lead-testing-and-free-soil-sampling-program-after-Eaton-Fire-county-reports-few-elevated-blood-lead-cases-so-far","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224736-ee99534a1e6c2f96f9694590e595c33e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181935&Signature=CdEDuVMNK3fH2UvH1yQz68O620DD8SHzMlnpK~47a5~I3jQZKG8AG6trBNEF3AQk5pD8oziaCNbQkK9~7QAB3aFMXVCciIzC-LXMT9XajbGDybm~2po9dj8tl5-lrw9uAvUl6SRTmiLE0nh78QFlU4WMaCXMRYuDqpwHHyWsiNcqjv0yvigNZjdz9iQcz15Ss4azinRzlpVeH7nEfbvAFMkviz55yGFmgN7cF~sKqh~crh3tVT5MaQpbWcdFcgJSStpe7LGYKitqrsWpMUVL7s9ZwlZ61bUhijXUk7ts20IXg57SxJJyJ2G-UT~N8QfES-Di330vn5iYj43D5U1iVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Los Angeles County Public Health on May 27 summarized environmental and health work after the Eaton Fire and described a county program offering free composite soil lead testing and blood‑lead screening for residents in affected areas.

Why it matters: Wildfires that consume structures can distribute particulate matter, ash and chemical residues in soil and air. County testing found a higher percentage of soil samples with lead above California’s residential screening level in a downward (downwind) band from the Eaton Fire, prompting a targeted testing effort.

County findings and response: Public Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis briefed the council on county sampling and guidance. Using representative soil sampling in and near the fire area, county specialists found a higher prevalence of soil samples with lead concentrations above California’s residential screening level (80 parts per million). Dr. Davis noted California uses a conservative residential screening level (80 ppm) compared with the U.S. EPA screening level of 200 ppm and said the county’s Board of Supervisors designated $3 million from a lead‑prevention fund to allow targeted free composite soil lead testing for residents in the affected area.

Program details and follow-up: The county announced instructions and maps for which properties are eligible for free composite soil testing; residents collect four subsamples from play/ground areas or other likely exposure locations, drop them off per instructions and receive results typically in about 7–10 days. Dr. Davis said the county has also been offering free blood‑lead testing; of roughly 800 tests done to date, only three adults had elevated levels that warranted follow‑up; no children or pregnant women in the county‑run testing had elevated blood lead at the time of the presentation.

Other work and guidance: The county is coordinating with South Coast Air Quality Management District, state and federal agencies on air, water and soil monitoring and is posting consolidated results on the public Wildfire Recovery page. Dr. Davis advised residents on cleanup priorities (household hazardous materials, then debris) and on remediation steps for soil and indoor contamination. The county scheduled a virtual town hall and offers guidance online for residents who want blood testing, soil sampling and other assistance.

Council and resident questions: Council members and residents asked about which contaminants were detected, how wind and local sources (for example roadway emissions) can confound interpretation, and how to interpret composite results. Dr. Davis and public health staff said testing focused on known post‑fire contaminants (including lead, dioxins and PAHs), that patterns vary by fire and location, and that representative sampling cannot substitute for house‑by‑house detailed characterization if residents want that level of certainty.","Los Angeles County Public Health reported results from representative soil sampling after the Eaton Fire, described a county program to offer free composite soil lead testing for affected properties and ongoing blood‑lead testing; staff urged residents to follow guidance and participate in testing if concerned.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6224741,"Council introduces ordinance adopting updated CAL FIRE hazard severity maps, omits 'moderate' from some building-code requirements",2507,3117000,5624000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3549379-753f36d6ef851c20606d4b4b0a908a72&start=3117&end=5624","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3549379-753f36d6ef851c20606d4b4b0a908a72/thumbnail_3117000.jpg","/articles/6224741/Sierra-Madre-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-introduces-ordinance-adopting-updated-CAL-FIRE-hazard-severity-maps-omits-moderate-from-some-building-code-requirements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224741-d8690acedb8968b727c7a71a552f098e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181935&Signature=Rf2kY4LIJzhxlFY-rc1qnt8u8Y0B2VS11Asgr1l7tHVHgm0qX~6iDixitsvBCqNbOEULQ~FhOqjcNkI99jjkMeWTdHdV5MDhkm7y4~P58LwduU3wEsDPhHCqaTcpfjDvU42wKuxwAmOHxNBCoQOt3arBC5hd-J0-KNe204AY1YrThnzeYsEtWd-0ZnQR9gNL4E75TEAsUUetZBJQO3ZsLseuDYsE9lD42fRTu4ljWMt22OEqidB8jZMYxbm5mO1evusFaLP-wGJyN6F1dHi2F9-41ecynBI3B2hKB8l5Em1OZLoWmV-UsdHhcps3VZ~UQmuOfNOZR4~muXBf0p6q5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sierra Madre City Council on May 27 introduced Ordinance 14‑83 to adopt updated CAL FIRE wildfire hazard severity zone maps for lands within the city’s Local Responsibility Area (LRA), and amended staff’s draft to limit Chapter 7A ignition‑resistant building requirements to the 'high' and 'very high' zones while clarifying parcel‑level mapping methodology.

Why it matters: CAL FIRE’s 2025 maps reclassify lands that had previously been broadly designated “very high,” introducing three bands — moderate, high and very high — that affect defensible‑space and construction standards under the California Building Code and California Fire Code.

Presentation and council questions: Fire Chief Bartlett explained the maps are based on fire behavior modeling, fuel loads, terrain and ember exposure and tie to state code chapters including Building Code Chapter 7A and Fire Code Chapter 49. He said CAL FIRE’s map is the basis for state wildfire mitigation policy and that adoption enables consistent local enforcement of state‑mandated wildfire risk measures.

Council amendment and rationale: During discussion, councillors sought clarity about parcel‑level determination when a parcel overlaps multiple bands. Staff explained CAL FIRE’s public mapping tool provides an address‑based result; council members asked that the ordinance explicitly rely on CAL FIRE’s parcel geographic‑center method to resolve cross‑parcel ambiguity. Council also instructed staff to omit “moderate” from the Chapter 7A requirements in the ordinance so that Chapter 7A (ignition‑resistant construction) and related building‑code mandates apply to the ‘high’ and ‘very high’ zones only. Chief Bartlett and council members discussed implementation burdens and inspection scheduling; staff said the planned community‑risk reduction officer position will handle inspection scheduling once funded and that the department will coordinate with planning to manage the inspection workload.

Action: The council voted to introduce Ordinance 14‑83 as amended for first reading and scheduled final adoption for the June 10 meeting. Staff will return with a revised ordinance incorporating the edits to the map reference and Chapter 7A language.","The council introduced Ordinance 14-83 adopting CAL FIRE's 2025 fire hazard severity zone maps for local responsibility areas, amended to apply Chapter 7A ignition‑resistant building requirements to 'high' and 'very high' zones but not 'moderate' areas, and to use CAL FIRE's parcel geographic‑center designation for parcel-level determinations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6224745,"Sierra Madre completes CARB ACF reporting; staff plans fleet electrification roadmap",813,3051000,3864000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3549379-753f36d6ef851c20606d4b4b0a908a72&start=3051&end=3864","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3549379-753f36d6ef851c20606d4b4b0a908a72/thumbnail_3051000.jpg","/articles/6224745/Sierra-Madre-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Sierra-Madre-completes-CARB-ACF-reporting-staff-plans-fleet-electrification-roadmap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224745-e186713edf97700f7e1ec488c5d98635/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181935&Signature=F8pev6jIwKJ8wFnJk2FnXEN1gxU5F7tfet0pU7pjV3o5PSLHBi2oBYMsflkZK~EHe4AQK-Iw9~ehZenFXcflJqKpBvVjFjvHVqsafF4zgmS839KzXsx67ou9rNdXRu1tVsAeEbJGa8yTFQ1keyAP5ajz5Rhf4805UWPds4VGMUdwliUswvHnNqz-Hu7nvzyXKu4okf00RwKpVBp9gLBEyTZQD8JX-s4Obbgo9vDOeYjfZffQOyvhmTyknVI9HU5h9V9E4qMxTMl9Fw6y26kROXIYo9J~tJK-uVgKMeawww2rrWtUu1KcHVdmKZxFVJBOWjTn~TFFHRMDfBMAvHmRyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the City Council on May 27 that Sierra Madre has completed and certified its 2025 trucks report to the California Air Resources Board under the Advanced Clean Fleet regulation and is taking next steps to plan fleet electrification.

Why it matters: The ACF regulation requires public agencies to report qualifying vehicles and phase zero-emission purchases. Compliance affects medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and shapes future replacement purchasing, infrastructure, and grant opportunities.

What staff reported: Management Analyst Lozick told the council the city operates more than 95 vehicles and equipment units and identified 31 that fall under CARB’s ACF reporting (vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 8,500 pounds and non-emergency status). Lozick said Sierra Madre is among the earliest local governments in the San Gabriel Valley to complete the annual TRUCKS reporting and has certified the 2025 submission.

Lozick outlined the two purchase-compliance pathways under CARB’s ACF: a ZEV purchase schedule (50% of qualifying purchases be zero-emission by 2024 and 100% by 2027) and the ZEV milestones option (phased fleetwide percentages by class and year). Staff said they are evaluating which path best fits the city’s fleet and fiscal realities.

Planned next steps and partnerships: Lozick described several parallel efforts: engaging Enterprise Fleet Management to produce a 10-year life‑cycle cost analysis and EV transition road map (Enterprise is scheduled to present to the council on June 10); participating in Clean Power Alliance’s Energized Communities technical‑support program (technical assessments valued at $250,000); and coordination with SoCal Edison’s Charge Ready program for potential utility-side infrastructure upgrades. Staff also is pursuing grant opportunities such as the Carl Moyer Program and will maintain annual TRUCKS updates.

Council questions and clarifications: Council members asked which vehicles qualify under ACF (those over 8,500 pounds, non-emergency, and new purchases) and whether recently purchased used vehicles count (used vehicles do not). Lozick and staff emphasized Enterprise will provide detailed replacement timing and total-cost-of-ownership modeling, and SoCal Edison would cover utility-side installation costs under certain programs. No formal council vote was taken; staff recommended the council receive and file the report and return with implementation requests as planning continues.","City staff certified the 2025 trucks report under California's Advanced Clean Fleet rule, identified 31 qualifying vehicles, and outlined next steps including technical assessments, SoCal Edison Charge Ready coordination and an Enterprise fleet analysis due June 10.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6224749,"Parents urge Sierra Madre to restore crossing guards at busy Auburn/Highland intersection",506,1027000,1533000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3549379-753f36d6ef851c20606d4b4b0a908a72&start=1027&end=1533","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3549379-753f36d6ef851c20606d4b4b0a908a72/thumbnail_1027000.jpg","/articles/6224749/Sierra-Madre-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Parents-urge-Sierra-Madre-to-restore-crossing-guards-at-busy-AuburnHighland-intersection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224749-09b880dd0c7b570802a1369bab08e813/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181935&Signature=VV8Vz3ArlFkL5W4mUMU7KNJydishLjTIiP0GAmJ1zsPPOQ0RS8eKjpvWbdCLF9WIRaLZ7pvuupN0Fp4Y5o02P7ThRyJrhh7efNj14dfNkEVf3tZqErkR-zY78o40O2WRKZBF~yM-U7BpH9kRJlWVNgJkaOZU0u4ihQaD0N48PU06RxeVsSvpANWQrOT7ARMOOPcFDg2z96lL9Yr-6Ie35QZIRBiMa7rWcjOAekQI3Wpl-PDiL-9PqvHVaHbyR2AHLwZaLEexCeuV9YZoe9wtwL4qz~fNIJIbLdIjtiCmXHXsfbybNiYGWLYtXws18sMELpVDlbBlOGvIhLo8PNTRCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parents of Sierra Madre Elementary students told the City Council on May 27 that the Auburn/Highland intersection has become unsafe for children arriving and leaving school and asked the city to provide crossing guards or stepped-up police enforcement.

Why it matters: Parents said the intersection is a four-way stop with two vehicle drop-off lines, heavy pedestrian traffic and repeated near-miss incidents. With teachers and staff no longer willing to volunteer as crossing guards, speakers said children are crossing unsupervised twice a day.

Several parents described the situation in detail during the public comment period. Laura Knighton, a parent and Sierra Madre resident, said the principal told parents the district does not provide crossing guards and school staff “aren’t willing to do it anymore after incidents of almost being hit.” Knighton said cars frequently try to go around stopped vehicles, drivers honk at one another and pedestrians are sometimes forced into the roadway.

Another speaker, Elizabeth Nuccio, urged temporary stepped-up police presence during the remaining school days and asked for extra patrols “half an hour before school, half an hour after school” while the city explores a longer-term solution. Catherine Miller recalled a 2023 safety assessment by UC Berkeley’s Safe Transportation Research and Education Center that cited Highland Avenue as a focus area and noted that a crossing guard appeared in photos taken for that earlier study.

Council response and next steps: Council members asked whether parents had raised the issue with the Pasadena Unified School District; speakers replied they had spoken with their principal, who said the district does not provide crossing guards for Sierra Madre Elementary. Council members discussed short-term police support and said staff would follow up to identify options. No formal motion or ordinance was made at the meeting.

What’s next: Council members and staff indicated they will investigate possible short-term measures (extra patrols/enforcement) and report back; parents pressed for a longer-term commitment to an established crossing guard program or comparable pedestrian-safety measures.","Parents at Sierra Madre Elementary urged the City Council to provide crossing guards or police support at the crowded Auburn/Highland intersection after volunteer school staff stopped assisting because of safety concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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