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CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD IN-
PERSON OUTDOOR MEETING

-Sierra Madre Housing Element To Be 
Discussed

 
On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, the Sierra Madre City

Council will continue discussions of the process to update 
the Sierra Madre Housing Element of the General 
Plan for 2021-2029 as required by State law. The 
Housing Element establishes policies and programs to 
address existing and projected housing needs, including 
the City’s fair share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment 
(RHNA) allocation. 

 Every eight years the California Department of Housing 
and Community Development (HCD) re-evaluates 
the status of the housing market throughout the State, 
and develops a new set of housing production goals 
for the State and its subregions. These allocated housing 
production targets are called the “Regional Housing 
Needs Assessment”, or RHNA. Each regional government, 
which in Sierra Madre's case is the Southern 
California Association of Governments (SCAG), then 
allocates these regional housing targets to all its member 
cities and counties. 

 As reported in the Mountain Views News in June, 
(http://mtnviewsnews.com/v14/htm/n25/index.htm ) the 
city is expected to identify 204 new housing units. The 
Income Category of those units is:

 Very Low Income 78

 Low Income 38

 Moderate Income 34

 Above Moderate 53.

 Staff has identified a number of potential sites as well 
as several housing types that could help Sierra Madre 
reach the stated RHNA numbers. That information will 
be discussed at Tuesday's meeting which will be held 
outdoors.

 As part of the City of Sierra Madre’s COVID-19 transmission 
mitigation efforts, the October 13, 2020 City 
Council meeting will take place at the City of Sierra 
Madre Memorial Park Bandshell

located at 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre CA 
91024. The City recommends that all attendees bring 
their own chair. Social distancing is also required.

 The Brown Act provides the public with an opportunity 
to make public comments at any public meeting. Public 
comment may also be made by e-mail to PublicComment@
CityofSierraMadre.com by 6:00PM on the day of 
the meeting.

 The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s website 
at www.cityofsierramadre.com. Please contact the City 
Clerk’s Office via email at Laguilar@cityofsierramadre.
com or Jpeterson@cityofsierramadre.com or by telephone 
at (626)355-7135 for more information.

 S. Henderson/MVNews

Former Sierra Madre Mayor and Hero, George Maurer, celebrated his 98th 
birthday with family and friends on Sunday complete with a Birthday Serenade 
from Santa Anita Bugler Jay Cohen.

 It was a 'drive by and honk' event that brought well wishes from near and far. 
George was truly surprised, especially when he heard Jay playing the 'Call To 
Post' from down the street. 

 Maurer is an institution in Sierra Madre and annually the City awards the 
"George Maurer Lifetime Achievement Award" to a deserving resident who 
follows in the footsteps of Maurer......years of community service to the city.

SIERRA MADRE HALLOWEEN 
HAPPENINGS 

OCTOBER 26TH - 31ST

It’s FALL, the temperatures are warmer this year and 
holidays are quickly approaching, we fear! Halloween 
Happenings will be different in the City of Sierra 
Madre. The typical “trick or treating” and city street 
closures on Alegria are not being permitted this Halloween 
given the pandemic. COVID makes it unsafe for families but NEVER FEAR, 
the Community Services Team is here! October 31st falls on Saturday and instead of 
one day, search all week long for treats hidden away!

 We can’t tell you when or exactly where, but there will be 200-300 eggs hidden daily 
in the City with fun tricks or treats, so beware. Amongst those eggs will be 5 tickets 
per day of varying Halloween colors, seek what you may. Hunt, search, run and 
climb, but dress in your costume and have a great time. Make sure to social distance, 
wear your masks, and steer 6-feet clear of others; but bring along your pod of fathers, 
mothers, sisters or brothers!

If you find a ticket, make sure to read the instructions carefully, as this is not the 
same treat we would give out normally. There is the name of an organization or 
business in town, it will be provided on your ticket so check all around.

Most importantly, take lots of photos, we would like to see your costume, AND 
if you are an adult join us for the contest on Zoom. Tag us on Facebook and 
Instagram, let us know if you have had fun; and by the way, the adult costume 
must be a pun. The pun can be funny, happy, or spooky just make sure it is 
family-friendly and kooky! Your submissions are all due online you will see, so 
look for the flyer, this is all free for our Community.

The details will be shared on Facebook at Sierra Madre Community Services, 
as well as Instagram at @sm_community_services; or visit the Community 
Services Department webpage by going to http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/
cityhall/departments/community_services_department.

For any questions, The Community Services Department contact is 
626-355-5278.


INSIDE MOUNTAIN VIEWS 
NEWS THIS WEEK

ELECTION 2020.........................................PAGE 15

COVID 19 UPDATES .........................PAGE 7

SIERRA MADRE NEWS.................................Pgs 3, 4

PASADENA NEWS...............................,.......Page 5

ARCADIA/MONROVIA & MORE..... .Page 6

AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY.................Page 7

EDUCATION & YOUTH.................................Page 9

BEST FRIENDS.............................................Page 10

THE GOOD LIFE..........................................Page 11

OPINION..........................................,,,.......Page 12

CONVERSATIONS......................................Page 13

LEGAL NOTICES...............................,,,.......Page 14

 
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