The Beautification Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Madera City Council and staff on community beautification matters including: develop and formulate programs and projects to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the community; develop an ordinance which will establish landscape standards for new development projects; develop and recommend practices and policies which will enhance and upgrade existing properties; and coordinate periodic community clean up campaigns and encourage public participation therein.
The Beautification Committee is composed of five members who serve a four–year term. Appointees shall be residents of the City of Madera.
The current Beautification Committee members are as follows:
- Kristy Anderson, Chair
- Rae Gomes, Vice Chair
- Karen Brown
- Maxine Barnett
- Rosanne Bonilla
The Beautification Committee meets every second (2nd) Thursday of the month. Regular meetings are held at the City of Madera Parks & Community Services Department, located at the John W. Wells Youth Center on 701 East 5th Street, Madera, CA 93638 starting at 5:30 p.m.
The next Regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
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The Beautification Committee is interested in hearing from the citizens of Madera. Click on the survey link below, print, complete and mail to:
Beautification Committee
c/o Marylin Hall
701 East 5th Street
Madera, Ca 93638
Beautification Customer Survey
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The Committee is currently accepting nominations for the Spring “Madera Beautiful” Landscape Awards program. The deadline to nominate a neighbor or yourself is May 31, 2011.
The awards are as follows:
- one residential per season
- one commercial per year
The seasons are as follows:
- Spring award will include March, April & May. To be awarded in June.
- Summer award would include June, July & August. To be awarded in September.
- Fall award would include September, October & November. To be awarded in December.
Each season's Madera Beautiful award winner will receive the following:
- A sign for their front yard.
- Certificate of appreciation.
- Picture and article in local newspaper.
If possible, please include a picture with your nomination. Pictures are not required to be considered for the award.
To submit your nomination, print, complete and mail nomination form to:
Beautification Committee
Landscape Awards
c/o Marylin Hall
701 East 5th Street
Madera, CA 93638
“Madera Beautiful” Landscape Award nomination form