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(7/15/03) MTA GOLD LINE AND CITY SHUTTLE OPENING DAYS RIDE FOR FREE The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Gold Line is scheduled to open to the public the weekend of July 26 and 27. The hours of operation that first weekend will be Saturday from 9:00AM to 6:00PM and Sunday from 10:00AM to 5:00PM and all riders will ride for free that weekend. To help celebrate the opening of the Gold Line and give Sierra Madreans the opportunity to try out the Sierra Madre shuttle, Sierra Madre, thanks to the assistance of Laidlaw Transit, will run the Gateway Coach on the weekend of July 26"' and 27th free of charge. The commuter loop operates a simple circular route of Sierra Madre and includes the Sierra Madre Villa Gold Line Station. Stops along the route include the Community Center, Santa Anita & Sierra Madre BIvd. ( SW), Grandview & Santa Anita (NW), Stonehouse & Grandview (NW), Camillo Street & Grandview (NE), Canon & Grandview (NE), Mountain Trail & Grandview (NE), Baldwin Avenue & Grandview (NE), Auburn & Grandview (NE), Lima & Grandview (NE), Sunnyside & Grandview (NE), Michillinda & Grandview (NE), and the Sierra Madre Villa Gold Line Station. Beginning Monday, July 28th, the Gateway Coach will begin operating on its regular schedule (Monday through Friday; 6:00AM-9:00AM and 4:00PM- 7:00PM). This special commuter loop is estimated to take 30 minutes to complete and will cost 50 cents. However, seniors (65 and older), disabled, and youth (16 and under) will be exempt with an ID card that is available through the Community Services Department. But remember on July 26th and 27th EVERYONE RIDES FOR FREE! 4/22/03 Commission on Aging Commissioners Needed Want to learn about City Government? Want to help out in your community? Care about seniors and their issues? We've got the opportunity for you. Volunteer to sit as a member of the Sierra Madre Commission on Aging. The Commission on Aging is an advisory body to the City Council. It meets once a month on the 1st Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m. As a member you would serve as a communication link between the community, City Council and the Recreation Director regarding senior programs, senior recreation and other senior services. Commissioners serve as an effective vehicle reviewing issues on the welfare and well being of the senior community. Commission appointments are for three-year terms from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006. For applications click the link above, or further information please contact Debbie at City Hall 626) 355-7135. Be a part of your community today. 4/22/03 YOUTH NEEDED TO SERVE ON THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Want to learn about City Government? Want to ensure you get those required community service hours? Like kids, parks and people? Want to help get the new YAC built? We've got the opportunity for you. Volunteer to sit as the youth member of the Sierra Madre Parks and Recreation Commission. The Parks and Recreation Commission is an advisory body to the City Council. It meets once a month on the 3rd Monday at 6:00 p.m. As a member you would serve as a communication link between the community, City Council and the Recreation Director regarding recreation and community service items; assist in formulating policies that govern the department; recommend rules and regulations to the City Council regarding the cities parks, facilities and programs, make recommendations regarding department budgets and much more. The youth commissioner is a one year term from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. Exciting projects ahead include refurbishing the City playgrounds, constructing the new Youth Activity Center, working on updating the City's Youth Master Plan and refurbishing the City's Pool House. For applications or further information please contact Debbie at City Hall 626) 355-7135. Be a part of your community today. 4/16/03 Parks and Rec Taking Reservations for Dodger Night Family Outing Come watch the Dodgers take on the World Champion Anaheim Angels and get a free Dodger Antenna Pennant at the same time. The Bus departs from the Rec Center June 20th at 5:45pm, game time is 7:10pm, and return time is estimated at about 11pm. The $21.00 cost includes a loge ticket, bus ride, and parking. To make your reservations, call Parks and Rec at 355-5278. Spring Club Madre Registration Near The Parks and Recreation Dept. invites you to register your child(ren) for Spring Club Madre fun with Spongebob. Full supervision and fun will be provided during the spring break vacation, from April 14th through April 18th. Planned activities include arts and crafts, sports, nature, movies and snack. Don't forget to pack a lunch. Costs include activity materials, snack and movies. Daily costs are $26, and weekly costs depend on the time your child will be there: 9 to 3, $115; 8 to 5, $125; and 7:30 to 6, $140. Don't delay, sign up early!! Registration begins Mar. 17th, 9 to 5 at the Recreation Center.January 6, 2003 – For Immediate Release
WATER NEWS ALERT PUBLIC INVITATION
Who: Sierra Madre City Council
What: City Council study session to review the results of the water system operational study
When: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Council Chamber, 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Why: The City Council will review the results of the water system operational study, including a review of the water fund and a potential water rate increase. A consulting firm retained by the City, Bucknam and Associates, has prepared a Water System Program Plan that includes a review of the City’s water system operation, water supply, capital improvement plan and a financial review of the water fund. The City asked the consultant to develop a financial plan for the water fund for the next ten years to allow the City to make necessary capital improvements while operating the water system effectively and efficiently. The public is welcome to attend this meeting and learn more about the study and the City’s water system.
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Received Nov. 4, 2002
Status Report Sierra Madre Downtown Improvement Project As of November 1, 2002 the City of Sierra Madre Downtown Improvement project was substantially complete. The Contractor remains on site correcting various minor items of work per directions from City staff inspectors. This work is to be complete by November 15th.
Due to unforeseen difficulties with their suppliers of poles and light fixtures, the Edison Company was unable to provide all of the needed street lights and poles in time to meet the November 1st completion deadline. In order to have a significant section of the project area “lit” by November 1, Edison provided temporary acorn-shaped light fixtures. These lights are brighter than the permanent fixtures that were ordered. It is important to note that these lights are temporary only. The permanent lights will match the existing lights on North Baldwin in style and wattage.
Edison contractors will return to the project area and set the remainder of the poles and install the light fixtures as they arrive from the suppliers. The Edison Company has assured the City that all light poles and all of the permanent light fixtures will be installed by November 15th. Edison has provided temporary fixtures and overtime installation and service to the City at no charge, in an effort to complete the project in a timely manner. Bruce Inman Director of Public Works City of Sierra Madre
Received 8/22/02
REVISED ROUND-A-BOUT ROUTE TO START SEPTEMBER 5, 2002 CHECK IT OUT, IT'S FREE! Increased coverage of Sierra Madre to better serve ALL.
This free service, with no age restrictions, serves a fixed loop route from the Recreation Center to the downtown area & back again reaching most areas of the community. The NEW revised route now covers all existing stops, as well as stops at all public facilities, churches, schools, & senior venues in the City (list of specific stops below). The new route starts September 5, 2002. The route starts at the Recreation Center at 10:30 a.m. & the last run of the day concludes at 4:30 p.m. No service between noon and 1 p.m. The loop takes approximately 30 minutes.
Round-A-Bout operates Monday -Friday. No service on Saturday, Sunday or on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day & that Friday, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
Round-A-Bout serves passengers at the stops listed below, however, for rider convenience, courtesy stops are made along the route to pick up those who were unable to make the stop, by simply flagging the bus down.
ROUND-A-BOUT STOPS Recreation Center (start & finish stop) Canon and East Highland (NE) *new stop East Highland and Mountain Trail (NE) *new stop Sierra Madre Blvd. & Mountain Trail (NW) Mountain Trail & Orange Grove (NW) Orange Grove & Baldwin A venue (NE) Baldwin Avenue & Sierra Madre Blvd. (SE) Bald in Avenue & East Montecito (NE) *new stop Baldwin Avenue & East Highland (NE) *new stop East Highland & Auburn (NE) *new stop Sierra Madre Blvd. & Auburn (NW) Senior Center (Hermosa Avenue) Sierra Madre Library (Sierra Madre Blvd. south side) Lima Street & Orange Grove (NW} Orange Grove & Sunnyside (NW) Orange Grove & Michillinda (NW) Ramona & Sunnyside (SW) Sunnyside & Sierra Madre Blvd. (SE) Sierra Madre Blvd. & Michillinda (NE) Albertson's Market Michillinda & Grandview (SE) Grandview & Sunnyside (SE) Grove Street & Carter (Bailey Canyon) Carter and Lima Street (S\V) Lima Street & Grandview (NW) Grandview & Auburn (SW) Baldwin Avenue & Grandview (SW) Baldwin Avenue & Mira Monte (SE) Mira Monte & Mountain Trail (SW) - Mt. Wilson Trail Park Sturtevant & Canon (S at the loop) Canon and Grandview (NW) Grandview & Acacia (SW) Grandview & Stonehouse (SW) Recreation Center
Round-A-Bout is funded by Proposition C tax money, which the State of California refunds to the City from gasoline tax that it collects. Money from this Proposition may only be used on transportation programs or road improvements. The expanded route was made possible from the recommendations made to City Council in the Youth & Senior Master Plans. Received 3/13/02 City of Sierra Madre |
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