General Plan Update Forum Tomorrow
The City of Sierra Madre and the General Plan Update Steering Committee (GPUSC) will seek input from the public at a Town Hall Forum to be held at the Sierra Madre Fire Station from 1pm…
Government
Proposed City Budget Now Online – HERE!
Earlier this afternoon, I picked up a press copy of the Budget Proposal, and I’ve scanned it in so you can review and study it. Please note, this is a preliminary draft, and the final…
City Hall/General Plan Committee are NOT Surveying by Phone
At last night’s General Plan Update Steering Committee (GPUSC) meeting, during public comment Councilmember MaryAnn MacGillivray asked about a telephone poll that many Sierra Madreans have been contacted about. According to one member of the Steering…
Senator Huff Seeks Nominations for Citizen of the Year
From the office of CA Senator Bob Huff: The nomination period is now open for my “Citizen of the Year” contest in the 29th Senate District covering portions of Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino…
City Council Agenda, 5/4/11
AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING SIERRA MADRE CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, & PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY Wednesday, May 4, 2011 6:30 pm City Hall Council Chambers 232 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard John Buchanan, Mayor Josh Moran, Mayor…
Sierra Madre Police Chief Marilyn Diaz Announces Retirement
After five years of service to the City of Sierra Madre, and a law enforcement career spanning 37 years, Police Chief Marilyn Diaz has announced her retirement at the end of this year. Chief Diaz’…
Sierra Madre Library Director Toni Buckner Announces Retirement after 34 Years
Sierra Madre Public Library Director Toni Buckner has announced her retirement after 34 years with the City of Sierra Madre. Toni shepherded the library from the era of the card catalog to online databases and…
Council Reorganizes, Buchanan Mayor, Moran Mayor Pro Tem
Photo gallery below article At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Mayor Joe Mosca ended his term as Mayor, and the Council then voted to make John Buchanan the new Mayor, nominated by Josh Moran and…
City to Host General Plan Update Town Hall Forum May 7th
The City of Sierra Madre and the General Plan Update Steering Committee (GPSC) is seeking input from the public at a Town Hall Forum to be held at the Sierra Madre Fire Station from 1…
Sierra Madre Police Blotter, 4/17/11 to 4/23/11
During the week of Sunday, April 17TH, to Saturday April 23RD, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 372 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information. Sunday, April 17th: 2:40 AM- Possession of…
Did You Vote Yet?
Today’s election, which, for Sierra Madreans, has only one item on it, a runoff between incumbent Tom Selinske and challenger Sean Baggett for a seat on the PUSD Board of Education, is not drawing many…
Council Approves Change in SMFD Structure
City Council voted last night to approve a re-structuring of the Sierra Madre Fire Department that would eliminate the Paramedics Coordinator position and the Fire Marshal position, and add three paid Captain positions to the…
Council Approves CUP for AT&T Cellular Improvements
City Council last night voted to follow recommendations by Staff and the Planning Commission to approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow AT&T to add equipment to an existing T-Mobile cell tower disguised as…
City Council Agenda, Tuesday, April 12, 2011
AGENDA REGULAR MEETING SIERRA MADRE CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Closed Session 5:30 pm Open Session 6:30 pm City Hall Council Chambers 232 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard…
Pipe Problems Work Their Way West on Montecito
New leakage sprang up at the corner of Auburn and Montecito this morning. This follows Thursday’s street closure due to pipe issues. Today’s leak has water coming from between the curb and the sidewalk on…