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Sierra Madre posts supplemental soils report as residents press for post‑fire testing and clearer communication
Summary
City posted a neutral third‑party supplemental soil report for the Meadows development and says it will review it before issuing grading permits; residents told council they have private tests showing elevated lead and other metals and urged more transparency, a safety/evacuation plan and independent post‑fire environmental review.
Sierra Madre City staff told the City Council on Jan. 27 that a neutral third‑party supplemental soils report commissioned by the developer Toll Brothers at the city’s request is now publicly available online, and that the city will review the findings prior to issuing any grading permits. The report and related documents were posted at sierramadreca.gov/meadows.
Council members and residents spent a large portion of the meeting on concerns tied to the Meadows at Bailey Canyon project, which neighbors say has seen recent tree removal, soil disturbance and dust following the Eaton fire. Several public commenters said private laboratory tests of yards near the project found elevated heavy metals — including lead, cadmium and mercury — and pressed the council for clearer oversight, an independent post‑fire…
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