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SIERRA MADRE MOVES TO REGULATE RISING USE OF ELECTRIC

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SIERRA 
MADRE CITY 
COUNCIL 
MEETING 

APRIL 28, 2026 5:30 pm 

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The Sierra Madre City Council is 
considering new regulations to address 
the growing use—and associated safety 
concerns—of electric mobility devices 
throughout the city. Ordinance No. 1491, 
introduced for first reading on March 24, 
2026, proposes amendments to multiple 
sections of the Sierra Madre Municipal 
Code to establish clear definitions and 
operational rules for devices such as 
electric bicycles, scooters, and motorized 
boards. 
On April 14, 2026, Council Members had 
a second first reading after some edits 
were made. 
City officials say the ordinance comes in 
response to a sharp rise in the popularity 
of electric mobility devices in recent years, 
particularly among younger residents. 
While these devices have become a 
convenient and environmentally friendly 
mode of transportation, their increased 
presence on streets, sidewalks, and in 
public parks has raised concerns about 
public safety.
According to the staff report submitted 
to the Council, complaints from residents 
have centered on issues such as riders 
operating at high speeds, failure to wear 
helmets, riding on sidewalks where 
pedestrians are present, improper parking, 
and carrying more passengers than 
devices are designed to accommodate. 
The proposed ordinance seeks to 
address these concerns by aligning local 
regulations with existing California state 
law while adding specific provisions 
tailored to Sierra Madre’s needs. 
Rising Safety Concerns Backed by DataNational and statewide studies highlight 
the urgency of the issue. A 2024 report 
by the Consumer Product SafetyCommission found that injuries related to 
micromobility devices—including e-bikes 
and scooters—increased by 158 percent 
between 2017 and 2023. The report also 
noted that children under 14 accounted 
for approximately 34 percent of injuries, 
despite representing a smaller portion of 
the population.
Similarly, a University of California, San 
Francisco study reported a significant 
rise in injuries involving electric mobilitydevices between 2017 and 2022. The studyfound that riders of electric devices were 
less likely to wear helmets and more likely 
to be involved in alcohol-related incidents 
than traditional bicyclists.
In California, a study by the American 
College of Surgeons documented an 18.6-
fold increase in e-bike injury incidents 
between 2018 and 2023, with injuries 
from e-bikes often more severe than those 
from conventional bicycles.
City officials warn that injuries from these 
devices can resemble those seen in motor 
vehicle accidents, including internal 
bleeding, fractures, and traumatic brain 
injuries.
Key Provisions of the OrdinanceOrdinance No. 1491 introduces a 
comprehensive framework for regulating 
electric mobility devices. Among its 
primary components:
• New Definitions: The ordinance 
formally defines “electric mobilitydevices” to include e-bikes, electric 
scooters, motorized boards, Segways, and 
low-speed vehicles. It also clarifies the 
classification of bicycles under state law.
• Operational Restrictions: 
o Prohibits riding electric mobilitydevices on sidewalks within the city’s 
central traffic district. 
o Bans Class 3 e-bikes from all 
sidewalks. 
o Restricts motorized scooters from 
operating on sidewalks, roads without 
bike lanes, and roads with speed limits of 
40 mph or higher. 
o Requires riders to operate devices 
with due care and at safe speeds.
• Helmet Requirements: Riders 
under 18 must wear helmets when using 
any electric mobility device. Helmets are 
required for all riders of Class 3 e-bikes, 
regardless of age 
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WALKING SIERRA MADRE: 

The Social Side by Deanne Davis 

I may have mentioned that my birthday was earlier this month and, yes, I was 29 again…this is where 
you get to laugh uproariously! Anyway, my grandson, Michael, and his lovely wife, Alexandra, who 
live in the Oakland area and have been reporting rain constantly lately, gave me a very generous giftcertificate for P F Chang’s. I love P F Chang’s. I really do. We usually order all the dumplings, the KungPao Dragon Roll, Dynamite Shrimp and all the rest of the sushi. Chow mein for the non-spicy folks 
and Kung Pao shrimp for the fearless spicey people. 

Needless to say, it was all delicious and I want to share our fortune cookie fortunes with you as they 
were all worth keeping: 


The star of riches is shining on you. 

(Can’t complain about that!)
This week, people in your life will be more cooperative thanusual. (We wish!)
Honesty and kindness will bring prosperity to your family. (Yay!)
You will soon receive an unexpected gift. (My favorite. I’m still waiting.) 

As I was looking for our fortune cookie fortunes, I came across a few other pithy sayings I’ve set aside for a moment just like this one… 

“A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” 
That one makes me think about those verses in the book of James about the tongue…James 3:5-8describes the tongue as a small but uncontrollable, destructive force, comparing it to a fire and a restless evil full of deadly poison. The 
passage emphasizes that while humans can tame wild animals, no human can tame the tongue, which often acts as an inconsistent tool 
for both blessing and cursing! This gets back to that thing our mother used to say to us, “Think before you speak!”
Or Thumper’s famous line from the 1942 Disney classic, “Bambi,” “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all!” 

“Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos.” Don KardongWhich makes me look longingly at my Cuisinart Automatic Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker. It makes fabulous ice cream 
painlessly and quickly, and the Vanilla is so good you could eat it all, as long as nobody is watching. However, I then have to remember 
that “A moment on the lips, forever on the hips,” thing and I put the recipe book back on the shelf. Just in case you want the best Vanilla 
ice cream ever, here’s the recipe and if you’ve got this Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker, go for it!! 

1 cup whole milk
¾ cup granulated sugar and a pinch of salt2 cups heavy cream1 TB pure vanilla extract 

“A feeling of progress is an exhilarating high. The actual length of the stride forward isn’t the point. That it’s forward at all – 
that’s a gift wrapped in the shiny paper of hope.” 
That’s the picture this week, which you’ve all seen before, the shovel planted in the ground that’s been there so long the wooden handle 
has sprouted and a bird is perched on top singing joyfully. My Dad did this pencil drawing years ago but it just shouts HOPE to me 
and, with all that’s going on in our world, a little hope is a good thing. 

“May is the month of expectation, the month of wishes, the month of hope!” 
Emily Bronte 

And just a word or two about hummingbirds…these little guys have been visiting my garden and peering at me through my sliding 
glass doors. They appear, you blink, and they’re gone! Did you know that several species of hummingbirds travel incredible distances 
between their breeding grounds in North America and their winter homes farther south. They migrate mainly because of food 
availability. Their diet depends heavily on flower nectar and tiny insects, both of which become scarce during colder months. 

Ruby throat hummingbirds only weigh about as much as a penny. Their hearts race as fast as 20 beats per second and their restingbody temperature sits at about 102 degrees. 

Hummingbird eggs are about the size of a coffee bean and weigh less than 1 gram. 

A couple of times a hummingbird has built her nest in the Oleander outside my office window and I’ve had the joy every day of 
watching her coming and going and sitting on her nest. 

Hope something brings you joy this week, ice cream, hummingbirds, butterflies, flowers, a great fortune cookie fortune and maybe a 
big hug from someone you love. 

Check out my book page: Deanne Davis: Amazon.comGreat stories there about my granddad searching for gold,
“The Fever Never Ends” 

ENJOY THE SIERRA 
MADRE ART FAIR AND 
SUPPORT THE LIBRARY 

Ready for a weekend that checks all the boxes—
art, music, fresh air, and feel-good community 
vibes? On May 2–3, from 10 am – 5 pm, the 
Friends of the Sierra Madre Library Art Fair 
returns to Sierra Madre Memorial Park for a 
weekend filled with creativity, connection, and 
local charm. 

Wander beneath the trees and discover a 
thoughtfully curated collection of over 80 
artists, showing off their original, handcrafted 
work. Think ceramics, paintings, textiles,
jewelry, photography, prints—and plenty of 
“I didn’t know I needed this but now I do” 
finds. With both seasoned Fine Artists and 
rising Emerging Artists and Students, there’s 
something to catch every eye. 

And it’s not just about the art. With live 
music, a silent auction full of one-of-a-kind 
treasures, hands-on kids’ activities, and an 
Art Books Sale, the atmosphere is equal parts 
laid-back and lively. Listen for the following 
musicians in the park: Ukelele Orchestra of 
the Western Hemisphere, Richard Bellikoff,
Generic Clapton, Sonny Kennedy, The Band 

with No Name (Led by Khemet McConville),
Old Californio, Evan Marshall, Wild Mountain 
Mystics, Dusty MacGroovy, and Maggie Moran. 

This year, the Art Fair means even more. While 
the Sierra Madre Public Library is closed for 
renovations (reopening June 2026), funds from 
the fair will help keep its programs and services 
going strong into the future. Every purchase,
bid, and visit helps support children’s programs, 
community events, and the resources that make 
the library such a beloved hub. 

Can’t make it in person? You can still be part 
of the impact. The silent auction will also be 
available online, giving you the opportunity to 
browse and bid on artwork from anywhere—
even your couch. It’s a wonderful way to 
contribute—and you might just find the perfect 
Mother’s Day gift while you’re at it!
Plan to linger a while—catch some great local 
music, browse at your own pace, and grab a bite 
from a local restaurant or bring a picnic and 
make a day of it. 

Whether you’re on the hunt for your next 
favorite artist, a unique gift, or just a reallylovely way to spend a spring day, the Art Fair 
delivers. 

May 2–3

10 AM – 5 PM Sierra Madre Memorial Park 

222 Sierra Madre, CA 91024 

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