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Mayor Kelly Kriebs Giving State of the City Address
2024 Mayor's State of the City Address
10/01/2024
The 2024 State of the City Address is now live! Click here to watch this year's presentation...
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Sierra Vista Park Playground
The New Sierra Vista Park Playground is Now Open!
08/26/2024
The City of Sierra Madre is proud to announce the grand opening of the new Sierra Vista Park playground! The playground is NOW OPEN for your kid’s grand adventures!
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Bear Resistant Barrels in Sierra Madre
Bear Resistant Barrels in Sierra Madre
07/08/2024
As part of the program, Athens Services has deployed a green bear-resistant barrel to every home in Sierra Madre! These barrels help prevent unwanted animal intrusions into your trash. Click/tap "Read More" to watch a short video about how they work!
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Sierra Madre Water Waste Analysis
10/27/2023
The City of Sierra Madre (City) provides water and wastewater services to customers within its incorporated boundary. The City must collect sufficient revenues from its customers to pay the costs to (1) operate each of its enterprise systems/“utilities” – water and wastewater; (2) repair and replace its infrastructure; and (3) ensure a healthy reserve of funds.
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Mayor's State of the City address
10/27/2023
Mayor Garcia's 2023 State of the City Address
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Notice of Public hearing
Sierra Madre Prop 218 Notice
10/27/2023
Concerning proposed changes to Water and Wastewater Utilities
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New Recycling Programs
SB 1383 NEW RECYCLING PROGRAMS
10/04/2023
We've adopted new recycling programs in SB 1383
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Sierra Madre Public Library
Sierra Madre Awarded $10 Million for Library Improvements
07/01/2022
City Officials learned from Assembly Member Chris Holden’s Office (41st Assembly), that his Office successfully advocated an award to the City of Sierra Madre Public Library for $10 million.
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Arrest of Interest
Sierra Madre Police Arrest a Burglary Suspect
05/17/2022
On May 14, 2022, at approximately 10:00 A.M., Sierra Madre Police Officers responded to the 300 block of E. Algeria Avenue, regarding a call of two males knocking on the door of a residence and inquiring if the home was an "Air BnB." The caller gave a description of the pair as male blacks driving a black Mercedes with no license plate. The resident felt the activity was suspicious and officers responded to the area but were unable to immediately locate the vehicle or suspects.
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Mayor Goss and City Council presents the completed Water Distribution Solar Energy Project
Construction Completed for Sierra Madre Photovoltaic Solar Array Project
04/26/2022
On January 27, 2022, the City of Sierra Madre broke ground on the Sierra Madre Solar Array Project and hosted the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Earth Day, April 22, 2022. The Project, located at 611 East Sierra Madre Boulevard, contains a 554.58 kilowatt (kW) solar ground-mounted system and a 111 kW battery energy storage system (BESS).
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Construction Begins for the Sierra Madre Photovoltaic Solar Array Project
01/27/2022
The City began construction for the Sierra Madre Photovoltaic Solar Array Project in January 2022 and is expected to complete the project at the end of March 2022. The Project, located at 611 East Sierra Madre Boulevard, will construct a 554.58 kilowatt (kW) solar ground-mounted system and a 111 kW battery energy storage system (BESS).
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One Book One City 2022
01/11/2022
The Sierra Madre Public Library is honored to announce the 2022 One Book One City selection, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. One Book One City is a community reading program that invites everyone in Sierra Madre to read and discuss the same book during February 2022 and participate in exciting programs and events.
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Notice of Availability of Environmental Impact Report
Notice of Availability of Environmental Impact Report
08/17/2021
Notice is hereby given that the City of Sierra Madre, as the lead agency pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), completed the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the Housing Element of the City of Sierra Madre General Plan for the 2021-2029 planning period (Housing Element Update). The EIR can be found here: www.cityofsierramadre.com/housingelement Comments on the Draft SEIR may be submitted from 8/3/2021 - 9/21/2021. Written comments must be sent to Clare Lin, Senior Planner, 232 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024, or [email protected]. For additional information, please contact Ms. Lin at 626-355-7135.
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Notice of Scoping Meeting
Notice of Scoping Meeting for a Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report
07/14/2021
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Sierra Madre, as the lead agency pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), will hold a Scoping Meeting for the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Housing Element of the City of Sierra Madre General Plan for the 2021-2029 planning period (Housing Element Update).
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Pasadena Unified School District
Pasadena Unified School District Redistricting Task Force
06/23/2021
Are you interested in representing Sierra Madre? Join the Pasadena Unified School District Redistricting Task Force!
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City Manager Gabe Engeland Set To Leave Sierra Madre
06/16/2021
City Manager Gabriel Engeland has announced his resignation from the City of Sierra Madre after serving for four and a half years. The announcement was made official in a closed session with the City Council on June 15, 2021.
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City Council Adopts Balanced Budget FY 2021 - 2022
06/09/2021
The City Council adopted a balanced, all-funds budget of $24 million with a budgeted surplus of $2.2 million.
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George Maurer
Former Mayor and Council Member George Maurer passes away at 98 years old
02/17/2021
The City is saddened to announce the passing of former Mayor George Maurer on February 14, 2021. Mayor Maurer was 98.
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Render of Kersting Court
Kersting Court Construction
02/02/2021
Construction in Kersting Court is scheduled to begin February 4, 2021 and is expected to continue through the month of April, 2021.
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Fire Chief Brent Bartlett
Interim Fire Chief Brent Bartlett appointed as new Fire Chief
12/03/2020
The City of Sierra Madre is pleased to announce Interim Fire Chief Brent Bartlett has been appointed to serve as Fire Chief for the City of Sierra Madre.
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Chief Armalin - HEYSOCAL Interview
11/18/2020
Meet Roderick Armalin, chief of police for the City of Sierra Madre. While growing up in Los Angeles, he encountered a police officer that had a positive influence on him. This encounter lead to a 32-year career with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. After retiring, he was introduced to an opportunity in the City of Sierra Madre as police chief.
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Virtual Community Workshop - Housing Element Update 2021-2029
11/05/2020
The City of Sierra Madre Planning & Community Preservation Department will be hosting a Community Workshop regarding the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update to be conducted online via Zoom.
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Vehicle Accident At Beantown
Vehicle Accident At Beantown in Kersting Court
08/10/2020
Sierra Madre Police Department received an incident call of a vehicle crashing into the front entrance of Beantown.
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Sierra Madre Library Celebrates Local Heroes
07/02/2020
Sierra Madre Public Library Celebrates Local Heroes with Bookmark Contest
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Sierra Madre City Council Adopts Balanced Budget
06/12/2020
The City Council adopted an all-funds budget of $23.2M with a budgeted surplus of $2.9M.
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City Announces Small Business Grant Program as Part of the "Sierra Madre Cares Initiative"
05/16/2020
The City is endeavoring to provide financial assistance to Sierra Madre small businesses adversely affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and County, State and Federal “Stay at Home” orders.
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Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Day Warning
10/10/2019
UPDATE 10/10/19: Sierra Madre is currently NOT in Red Flag status so normal parking conditions are in effect. We will update if weather conditions meet Red Flag Parking conditions.
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Permit Parking Sign
New Public Parking Lot Regulations
09/26/2019
This year, the Sierra Madre City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-13 which applies the city-wide overnight parking regulations to the City’s public parking lots.
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AMI Process
AMI Water Project
08/28/2019
The City is rolling out an AMI water project that will allow you and the city to gain a more accurate reading of your water meter.
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Canyon Notification Map
Water Main Construction to Start on 8/26/19 through 9/20/19
08/19/2019
Water Main Construction to Start on 8/26/19 through 9/20/19. See map of the affected area. If you live in the affected area please arrange to have your vehicles moved before 8am. Access will be closed at 8:00 am and open every evening after 5:00 pm. Overnight parking on Sturtevant Dr. and Mt Trail will be allowed without permit during construction. Streets to receive new water mains include: Brookside from 686 Brookside to Sunnyside lane; Sunnyside Lane from Brookside to Woodland; Woodland from Sunnyside Lane to Alta Vista ; Alta Vista from Woodland to Vista Circle. The City is aware of other areas with deteriorating water mains. Those areas are being designed for near future replacement. If you have any concerns, please contact the Public Works Department @ 355-7135
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Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Recycling Roundup
Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Recycling Roundup
08/15/2019
Do you have anything too toxic to throw away yourself? Good news! LA County is providing a free Hazardous and Electric Waste Recycling Roundup on August 17th at the Sierra Madre City Yard. Check out this flier for more info.
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Watering
What Days Can I Water?
11/28/2018
Wondering which days you can water your lawn or garden? Sierra Madre Municipal Code designates which days residents can water based on their street address. Please refer to the following to avoid violations.
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REMINDER: The gate at the entrance to Chantry Flat Road is closed from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
09/06/2018
Chantry Flat Road (formally Santa Anita Canyon) accesses one of the most popular hiking and day-use recreation areas on the Angeles National Forest. Motorists that fail to comply with the official posted signs risk becoming locked-in behind the gate and are subject to receiving a traffic citation. To avoid this, please remember to exit the gate by 8 p.m.
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Remaining Water-Wise in Sierra Madre
08/14/2017
Is the drought over? • Where does Sierra Madre’s water come from? The status of Sierra Madre’s water supply? • water conservation? Have your questions answered here
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Sierra Social 1
Get Connected!
07/18/2017
Follow the city and various departments on social media and stay connected! Social Media is a great way to stay in contact with your community and get up to date information regarding road closures, special events, and public service announcements.
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