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Snippets from Presentations at the Sierra Madre City Council Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 25 (Photo – Screengrabs)
The Sierra Madre City Council met on Tuesday, March 25, to address several important community issues.
By Daniel Peters
The council discussed Fire and Police Department safety reports, streamlining and reducing the cost of redeveloping structures impacted by the Eaton Fire, and the addition of pickleball courts.
Urgency Redevelopment Ordinance
The Sierra Madre City Council approved the implementation of an ordinance that streamlines and reduces the cost of redeveloping structures impacted by the Eaton Fire. Residents eligible for this ordinance are those with properties that have a red or yellow tag.
The ordinance, which will automatically expire in five years, allows residents to demolish damaged property for a reduced fee of $284, instead of the usual $3,630. Additionally, the ordinance waives all design review requirements for rebuilding properties. However, planning staff retains the discretion to refer any building designs to the planning commission.
All properties that have Eaton Fire debris will be required to apply for a demolition permit within six months of the ordinance. Afterward, property owners will be required to remove all debris within six months of obtaining the demolition permit.
Further information about the Urgency Rebuild ordinance can be found on the City of Sierra Madre website under the “Staff Reports” section.
Fire and Police Department Safety Reports
The Sierra Madre Fire Chief, Brent Bartlett, and Police Chief, Gustavo Barrientos, both gave safety report presentations at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. In their presentations, they highlighted the work being done by both departments, the additional training being implemented, and year-to-year differences in incident types between 2023 and 2024.
Pickleball Court
The tennis courts at Sierra Vista Park in Sierra Madre will be transformed into pickleball courts to meet the growing demand for a dedicated space for players. The project will include resurfacing the courts, installing new pickleball lines, upgrading fencing, and adding nets and posts.
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