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From the Library
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From the City
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Sierra Madre Playhouse Reviews by
Fran Syverson (updated 2/2/10)
Commercial
Properties Available
572 E. Green St., Pasadena, multiple units of
various sizes, 340 sq. ft. to 3,250 sq. ft.,
click here for
more info, or on the logo above for more listings.
Contact Dan
Alle or Carole Walker, (626) 795-2255
FOR RENT
Back house, 1 B/R plus
den/office. Hardwood floors, a/c, washer/dryer, refrigerator included.
Applications being accepted, available Mar. 10th. Call for details @ 626
355-8949
(2/16/10)
Letter(s) to the
Editor
Dear Mr.
Coburn,
The current Canyon Residential Zone Committee appears to be one-sided and
noticeably absent of differing views which gives the appearance that equal
representation is not important. It is purported this current committee group
was selected with the express view not to allow ‘builders’ and ‘architects’ to
serve. One would think that divergent views and expert advice would be a good
thing from people who deal with zoning as a matter of profession on a daily
basis, thus providing pertinent perspective to the Committee’s agenda. Otherwise
it would seem unfair and unwise to the total Canyon population.
Citizens have a strong sense of fairness and this Canyon Zone Committee appears
lopsided in its make-up which could be interpreted as not representing a true
sampling of the views and opinions of fellow Canyon residents. Why else would
builders or architects be purposefully shunned? If the current committee
is attempting make the canyon zone solely with their own ideas, and lock
out other views, it is fundamentally unfair in its representation of all
citizens of the Canyon. Obviously, it is assumed any group endeavoring to create
a new canyon zoning would be interested in achieving well-rounded representation
of the entire community. Group think should be avoided in developing a new
zoning ordinance.
The establishment of this Committee to preserve the Canyon’s “unique residential
setting and (its) rustic and historic character” seems honorable, but how did
the Canyon become this unique setting, this rustic sylvan paradise we have all
enjoyed all these years WITHOUT such a committee? Why is what we have had for
countless years no longer sufficient? Micro-managing the properties of Canyon
citizens could become more of a problem than a solution. We do not need more
local intrusive government intervention. We can be trusted to manage our own
properties under current ordinances without a select group telling us we need
more regulation. Where is the outcry for such changes, other than from a micro
group of unsolicited advocates?
Why not first put to vote whether the Canyon residents want a zoning revision
and more local government supervision? Why do we need this Canyon
Residential Zone Committee? Why is this advocacy group necessary for maintaining
the Canyon in its present state? If it can be proven we are losing our
uniqueness, that the Canyon is disappearing as we know it, then maybe we could
organize a representative group of concerned citizens to tackle the
issues; otherwise it appears to be an oligarchy dictating more regulation just
because they think they know better than the rest of us.
It is understood there will be public meetings (Feb. 22 and March 22) where we
can challenge and question the proposals of this Committee, but who will write
the final draft? If the current group writes the draft, will other opinions and
input be represented? The appearance of a biased canyon zoning panel does not
bode well for fair representation of all. Whoever gave their blessing to this
group could have been more sensitive in creating a more balanced cross segment
of our community which is a basic right. It is hoped that we could do a better
job at administering a local government for ALL Canyon residents.
Greg
and Mary Prout
From the
City
Whale Watching Excursion Postponed
The City of Sierra Madre whale
watching excursion that was to be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 will be
canceled due to weather forecasts. The excursion will be rescheduled for
Saturday, March 13, 2010. The trip will leave at 9:00am from Sierra Vista Park.
If you are already enrolled in the excursion, your registration will be rolled
over to the following week. If you have not registered for the whale watching
trip and you are interested in attending, please contact 626-355-5278 for
registration information. Thank you.
Residential Canyon Zone Planning Meetings To
Be Held
Attention Canyon
Residents: Please attend a Canyon Community Meeting on the planning process for
the RESIDENTIAL CANYON ZONE
Two meetings:
February 22 and March 22, 2010
– 7p.m.
Recreation Center 611 E. Sierra
Madre Blvd.
Sierra Madre Room
Regulations pertaining to the
development of the Residential Canyon Zone have been discussed and studied over
the past 27 years. Beginning with the 1972 General Plan Canyon sub-committee,
this process continued with the 1996 General Plan Canyon sub-committee and again
with another Canyon Committee, in 2005 – yet the Canyon Zone was never finished.
In April 2009 the current
5-member committee began reviewing the 4th draft of the zoning provisions goals
and objectives that were previously developed for the Residential Canyon Zone
designation.
The committee has been
reviewing zoning guidelines as they apply to the unique nature of the canyon,
such as building massing, height limitations, property line setbacks, building
square footage and lot coverage, parking requirements, design, landscaping,
fencing, protection for the 1972 Wildlife Sanctuary designation of the city,
night-sky lighting and noise. The circumstances for allowable deviations or
exceptions from standards, the permit process and Conditional Use Permits have
been discussed.
Foremost in the discussions has
been the goal of preservation of the unique residential setting and rustic and
historic character of the Canyon. Your input is important to this process.
These two community meetings are in addition to the regular open monthly
meetings, held on the third Tuesdays of the month at 7p.m. in the City Council
Chambers.
The final draft will go to the
Planning Commission for further discussion and public input and then to the City
Council for public hearings and adoption after further discussion and subsequent
revisions.
Sincerely,
Canyon Residential Zone
Committee Members:
John Herrmann, Chair; Caroline
Brown, Vice-Chair; Michael Howard, Jim Monachino and Sherry Robison
Supporting documentation,
including Draft Residential Canyon Code to-date, is available on
the City’s
website:
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Applications being accepted for
Senior Recreation Leader
The City of Sierra Madre is now
accepting applications for the Senior Recreation Leader position. The Senior
Recreation Leader is a front line position that implements recreation programs
and leisure services for middle and high school students at the Youth Activity
Center. For more information on the position please
click here.
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Artists Open Studio Tour
Through an Open Studio Tour on June
6, 2010, the Friends of the Sierra Madre Arts in partnership with the Community
Arts Commission will spotlight local artists to provide citizens an opportunity
to enjoy the remarkable creativity found within our village. To be considered
for this juried event,
complete this
application. Return applications to Open Studio Tour
– Sierra Madre, 232 W. Sierra Madre
Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024, no later than Monday, March 1, 2010. Please see
the attached application. The City will be selling tickets for the tour in
advance for $15 and $20 at the door. Proceeds from ticket sales will go towards
Sierra Madre public arts programs.
From the Library
BARGAIN BOOK SALE AT SIERRA MADRE
LIBRARY
The Sierra Madre Public Library is the place to go
in March for the “Savin’ o’ the Green”—greenbacks, that is! The Friends of the
Library will hold a table sale inside the Library, Monday, March 15 through
Saturday, March 20, during the Library’s open hours. This month’s featured
topics will include Fiction, Mysteries, Biographies, Current Affairs, Children
and Teens, and Specialty Books. All books are in good condition and will be sold
at the bargain price of $1.00 each. These every-other-month book sales provide
funding for Library resources and programs.
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The Sierra Madre Public Library is located at 440
W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre 91024. For more information, please call
Catriona Shafer at 626-355-7186.
Joke(s) of the Day
Thousands of Jokes
Two men were in the process of inventing a new brand of gum. They were
arguing over the fact that their new gum was too hard and brittle and didn't
have the right consistency. One of the inventors kept arguing that they
simply had to add more liquid to their primary secret ingredient, code named
"Yewin". The other ma...n
argued adamantly. "No, No, No! It's not wetter Yewin that counts...it's how
you ply the gum!
Quote(s) of the Day
"To educate yourself
for the feeling of gratitude means to take nothing for granted, but to always
seek out and value the kind that will stand behind the action. Nothing that is
done for you is a matter of course. Everything originates in a will for the
good, which is directed at you. Train yourself never to put off the word or
action for the expression of gratitude." -- Albert Schweitzer
California
Lottery
Winners -
Includes the most recent winning results / numbers for all games
Games - Includes links to each game individually, as well as current
estimated jackpot amounts
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(3/9/10)
Get to Know the Candidates
The Get to
Know the Candidates 2010 Section has been updated with lots more campaign
literature, links to candidate websites, a link to the sample ballot, and a
link to the website where you will be able to watch the Chamber's Candidate
Forum online (it's not working yet, but it's supposed to be up soon.
Here's a link to the News Net's "Get to
Know the Candidates."
(3/18/10) Voters’ Forum to
Explain PUSD Measure CC
On Tuesday, March 23rd, the
Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club will present an educational forum about Measure
CC, a proposed parcel tax that would affect residents of Sierra Madre,
Altadena, and Pasadena. Measure CC, sponsored by the Pasadena Unified
School District, would levy a tax of $120 per parcel on residents within the
PUSD, as a means of funding PUSD schools. Both “For” and “Against” positions
will be presented, and questions from the audience will be addressed.
This forum will begin at 7:30 AM; a continental
breakfast will be served, hosted by the Kiwanis Club. There is no charge,
but reservations are required.
The event will be held at the Masonic Hall, at
33 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. in Sierra Madre.
To make reservations, please call Harriet Lyle
at (626) 355-6786. Guests who have difficulty hearing the PA sound should
bring a portable radio with headphones; the PA sound will be broadcast on
104.7-FM.
(3/6/10)
Huck Finn Weekend Last Weekend of March
The 2010 Huck Finn Fishing Derby and Campout will be held the weekend of
March 26 through 28. The Community and Personnel Services Department is now
accepting registration for the Huck Finn Campout portion of the event. To
participate in the campout, you must pre-register at the Community Services
Office located at 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. For those that are interested in
the fishing derby only, registration for the event is taken on site the morning
of March 27, 2010. For more information please contact 626-355-5278 or
see attached flyer.
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