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CITY OF SIERRA MADRE 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings listed below are held at City 
Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca. 
626-355-7135 
NEXT REGULAR February 13, 2018 
6:30 pm 
1630 AM EMERGENCY RADIO & 
Free on-air publicity for local events 
Sierra Madre’s EMERGENCY radio station is now accepting scripts 
for Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about community events. 
PSAs will be broadcast on the air at no charge. The station operates 
24/7 and can be heard at 1630 on the AM dial. 
Any local non-profit or non-commercial organization can have their 
event information broadcast to the public on Sierra Madre Community 
Information Radio. The station covers the city of Sierra Madre, plus 
surrounding areas of Pasadena, Arcadia, and Monrovia. 
Your event must: 
• 
Benefit a non-commercial or non-profit entity 
• 
Be open to the public 
• 
Be of general interest to local citizens 
Just write a Public Service Announcement that describes your event 
and e-mail it to radio@cityofsierramadre.com. 

SIERRA MADRE CITY 
MEETINGS 
Regular City Council MeetingTuesday, February 13, 2018 
6:30 pm 
Can’t make it to the meeting, but still want toshare your thoughts? You can mail or drop off a written statement to City Hall oremail city@cityofsierramadre.com before 30 the night of the meeting and yourstatement will be delivered to all the Council Members.Sierra Madre City Hall232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-7135 
City Council

February 13, 2018 at 6:30 pmFebruary 27, 2018 at 6:30 pm 

Planning Commission

February 1, 2018 at 7:00 pmFebruary 15, 2018 at 7:00 pm 

Community Service Commission

February 26, 2018 at 6:30 pm 

Senior Community Commission

February 1, 2018 at 3:00 pm 

Library Board of Trustees

February 28, 2018 at 7:00 pm 

Energy, Environment, and Natural Resource Commission

February 21, 2018 at 7:00 pm 

SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER 

During this time period, the Sierra Madre Police Department
responded to approximately 374 day and night time calls for
service. 


Tuesday, January 9

A non-injury traffic collision occurred in the 300 Blk. ofSturtevant Dr. During the investigation the driver was found tobe unlicensed. The vehicle was towed per the owner’s request, andthe driver was cited for an unlicensed driver and released. 

Thursday, January 11

At about 12:22 p.m., an officer reported to the station’s lobby
for a report from a resident regarding possible vandalism to her
vehicle in the 300 block of Grove St. Case to Detectives 


Sunday, January 14

Officers responded to a suspected drunk driver in the 00 block of

W. Sierra Madre Blvd. at about 6:11 p.m. The officers conducted 
an investigation and arrested the man for a DUI violation, he wasthen transported to the Pasadena Police jail.Case to the DA’s office 
Unlicensed/Suspended License

During this time period citations were issued to 5 individuals thatwere operating their vehicles without a license or driving witha suspended license. Their vehicles were impounded or turnedover to someone with a valid driver’s license. 
Always be aware of the status of your license. 

City of Sierra Madre 

ORDINANCE NO. 1395 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA 
ADDING CHAPTER 15.62 (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS) 
TO TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) 

WHEREAS, the State of California adopted Assembly Bill (AB) 1236, which 

requires local governments to adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited 
and streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations; 

and,WHEREAS, the City seeks to adopt an ordinance that complies with AB 1236 
(Chapter 598, Statutes 2015, Cal. Gov’t Code § 65850.7) while protecting public 

health and safety. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Sierra 

Madre hereby ordains as follows: 

Section 1. Amend Title 15 of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code, adding Chapter 

15.62 – Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, to read as follows: Chapter 15.62 
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS 
Sections: 

15.62.005 Short Title. 
15.62.010 Purpose and Intent. 
15.62.020 Definitions. 
15.62.030 Applicability. 
15.62.040 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Requirements. 
15.62.050 Application Requirements. 
15.62.060 Permit Compliance Review. 
15.62.070 Fees. 
15.62.005 Short Title. This Ordinance shall be known as the “Electric Vehicle 
Charging Station Ordinance”. 

15.62.010 Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the City of Sierra Madre Electric 
Vehicle Charging Station requirement is: To adopt an ordinance in compliance with 
Assembly Bill 1236 (Chapter 598, Statutes 2015, Cal. Gov’t Code § 65850.7) while 
protecting public health and safety. 

15.62.020 Definitions. 
“Director” means the Planning Director or her or his designee; “Electric vehicle 
charging station(s)” or “charging stations(s)” means any level of electric vehicle 

supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 

of the California Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this Chapter or 

as it may be amended and/or renumbered thereafter, and delivers electricity from 

a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle. “Electronic 
Submittal” means the utilization of one or more of the following: 1. Email; 2. The 

internet; and/or 3. Facsimile. 

“Specific, Adverse Impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and 
unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or 

safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application 
was deemed complete. 

15.62.030 Applicability. 
A. This Chapter applies to the permitting of all electric vehicle charging 
LIBRARY continued from page 1 

4. Significantly reduce Library services and limit public access to areas 
of the Library building until alternative funding for ADA compliance 
can be secured. (No tax increase, do not sell any city-ownedproperty) 
With few specifying exactly what they did want, those in attendancewere more vocal about what they definitely did not want. As a surprise 
to no one, a parcel tax as an option for funding was not popular,
although some, like longtime Sierra Madre resident Bill Patzert reminded 
everyone that the city needs a library that meets the needs of21st century children and also must serve the needs of Seniors and aparcel tax might be the answer.

 Former Mayor Mary Ann MacGillivray reminded City Staff andCommissioners that should there be a sale of any real estate, developers 
must comply with the General Plan. The General Plan was 
revised to protect Sierra Madre against overdevelopment and/or development 
that is not compatible with the village character of the city.

 Several other residents were concerned about the proposed relocation 
of the Library from the center of town. One resident said that 
there is a need to separate the 'recreational' atmosphere that currentlyexists at the Recreation Center from the 'intellectual' atmosphere of 
the Library's current location.

 Engeland stressed the importance of resident reviewing the information 
in the survey and the information on the city's website. "I 
want everyone to make informed decisions", Engeland said. "There 
are no wrong answers". 

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stations in the city. B. All electric vehicle charging stations shall require 

a permit issued in accordance with this Chapter. It shall be unlawful for any person 
to install, operate, or maintain an electric vehicle charging station without such a 
permit. C. Electric vehicle charging stations legally established or 

permitted prior to the effective date of this Chapter are not subject to the requirements 
of this Chapter unless physical modifications or alterations are undertaken that 

materially change the size, type, capacity, or components of a charging station. 
Routine operation and maintenance or like-kind replacements shall not require a 
permit. 

15.62.040 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Requirements. 
A. All electric vehicle charging stations shall meet applicable federal, state, 
and city health and safety standards and requirements. B. All electric 

vehicle charging stations shall meet all applicable safety and performance 
standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive 

Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited 
testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules 

of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability. 

15.62.050 Application Requirements. 
A. The Director shall adopt a checklist of all requirements with which the 
electric vehicle charging stations shall comply to be eligible for expedited review. 
B. Every application to the Director for the installation, alteration and 
replacement of an electric vehicle charging station shall be in the form provided 
by the Director, in writing, and contain the information set forth in the checklist 
and such other information as the Director may reasonably require to carry out the 
purpose of this Chapter. The permit application, checklist, and required permitting 

documentation shall be available on the city’s website. C. The applicant

may submit the permit application and associated documentation by personal, 
mailed, or electronic submittal. The Director shall adopt requirements for the 
submittal of the permit application, associated application documentation, and 
fees. Personal, mailed, or electronic submittal of the permit application, associated 
application documentation, and fees shall conform to the requirements adopted 
by the Director. In the case of electronic submittal, the electronic signature of the 
applicant on all forms, applications and other documentation may be used in lieu 

of a wet signature. In connection with each permit application, an applicant shall: 

1. Verify to the Director’s reasonable satisfaction through the use of standard 
engineering evaluation techniques that the support structure for the electric vehicle 
charging station is stable and adequate to transfer all wind, seismic, and dead and 

live loads associated with the system to the ground; and 2. At the applicant’s cost, 
verify to the Director’s reasonable satisfaction using standard electrical inspection 

techniques that the existing electrical system including existing line, load, ground 
and bonding wiring as well as main panel and subpanel sizes are adequately sized, 

based on the existing electrical system’s current use, to carry all new electrical 

loads. D. If the Director determines an application for an electric vehicle charging 

station satisfies the requirements of this Chapter, the Director will deem the 

application complete. If the Director receives an incomplete application, the Director 

will issue a written correction notice to the applicant detailing all deficiencies in the 

application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited 
permit issuance. After the Director determines an application for an electric vehicle 
charging station is complete, the application will be processed in accordance with 
this Chapter.E. An application for an electric vehicle charging station that is 
not accompanied by the applicable fees shall be considered incomplete. 

15.62.060 Permit Compliance Review. 
A. The Director shall adopt an administrative, nondiscretionary review 
process to expedite approval of permit applications for electric vehicle charging 
stations. B. Where an application meets local, State, and Federal health 

and safety requirements, the requirements of the checklist, and there are no 

specific, adverse impacts upon public health or safety — the building official shall 

REMEMBRANCE 



JERRY THEW 

Jerry Thew passed away January 17, 2018 at the age of 60. He wasborn January 27, 1957 and is survived by his brother David Thew,
sisters Tammy Clark and Melissa Thew. A son, Jacob Carr andniece Gabriella Clark. 

A gathering will be held at the Sierra Madre Women’s Club, 550W Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 on SaturdayFebruary 3, 2018 from 1:30-5PM with the service from 2-4:30PM 


complete the nondiscretionary permit approval process. C. The building

official may require an applicant to apply for an electric vehicle charging station 
use permit if the building official finds, based on the initial application submittal, 
that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific, adverse impact 
upon the public health or safety. The building official’s decision may be appealed 
to the planning commission in accordance with Chapter 17.60. D. If an 
electric vehicle charging station use permit is required, the building official may 

only deny an application for the electric vehicle charging station use permit if the 

building official makes written findings based upon substantial evidence in the 
record that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon 

public health or safety and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or 

avoid the adverse impact. The findings shall include the basis for the rejection of 

the potential feasible alternative for preventing the adverse impact. The building 

official’s decision may be appealed to the planning commission in accordance 
with Chapter 17.60. E. If the building official issues an electric vehicle 

charging station use permit, the permit may include conditions designed to mitigate 

the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost. 
A feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact 
includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition, or mitigation 

imposed by the city on another similarly situated application in a prior successful 
application for a permit. 

15.62.070 Fees. 
The city council shall establish by resolution the fees charged for applications and 
permits under this Chapter. Section 2. CEQA. The City Council has considered all of 

the evidence in the record, including the staff reports, the testimony received during 

the meeting on the matter held by the City Council, and hereby determines that the 

adoption of this Ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment. 

This Ordinance is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality 

Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Title 14, Section 15061(b)(3) of the California 
Code of Regulations. City Council further finds that in accordance with CEQAGuidelines section 15268, 15308, and 15378, the adoption of this amendment to 
the Municipal Code is exempt from CEQA provisions because such actions are 

administrative in nature. Section 3. Severability. Continuation of Provisions. If 
any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this 
Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity 

or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining 

sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of

this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Sierra Madre hereby declares that 

it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence,
clause, or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, 
subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases hereof be 

declared invalid or unenforceable. To the extent the provisions of the Sierra Madre 
Municipal Code as amended by this Ordinance are substantially the same as the 

provisions of that Code as they read immediately prior to the adoption of this 
Ordinance, then those provisions shall be construed as continuations of the earlier 

provisions and not as new enactments. Section 4. Inconsistencies. Any provision 
of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the 

provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, 

is hereby repealed or modified to the extent necessary to implement the provisions 
of this Ordinance. Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty 
days after final adoption. Section 6. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to 

the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be publishedaccording to law. 

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 23rd day of January, 2018. 

AYES: Mayor Rachelle Arizmendi, Mayor Pro Tem Denise Delmar, 

Council Members John Capoccia, Gene Goss, and John Harabedian 

NOES: None 

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