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Council Authorizes City Manager To Negotiate 50/50 Cost‑Share for Crossing Guards With PUSD
Summary
Sierra Madre staff and Pasadena Unified School District representatives reached agreement in principle on a 50/50 cost‑share for crossing‑guard services at Sierra Madre Elementary and Middle School; council authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute an MOU.
Sierra Madre City Council authorized the city manager to negotiate a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) to share crossing‑guard costs at Sierra Madre Elementary and Sierra Madre Middle School on a 50/50 basis.
Staff said PUSD indicated it could fund its half of the program and would manage contractor scheduling; the district would handle contract administration for crossing‑guard services while the city would contribute funding for the agreed sites. Council members described the arrangement as a strong, near‑term solution to improve student safety at key crossings and asked staff to publicize the change to the community.
Why it matters: the cost‑share will add crossing‑guard coverage at school sites that parents and residents have frequently requested. The agreement was presented as a straightforward interagency solution that reduces administrative burden on the city because PUSD will manage the vendor contract.
Council approved authorization for the city manager to enter the MOU by motion and voice vote and asked staff to begin implementation as soon as the agreement is finalized.
