Volunteer Opportunities

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 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 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:

• Rosanne Bonilla, Chair
• Kristy Anderson, Vice Chair
• Karen Brown
• Maxine Barnett
• Rohi Zacharia
• Dynette Fernandes
• Christopher Huerta

If you have any suggestions for Beautification Projects (within City limits), please contact Marylin Hall-Zunino: (559) 662-4982.

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  Elizabeth Ruiz
701 East 5th Street
Madera, Ca  93638

Landscape Award Nomination Form

Beautification Committee Survey

The awards are as follows:
- one residential per season
- one commercial per year

The seasons are as follows:
- Spring award includes March, April & May.  To be awarded in June.
- Summer award includes June, July & August.  To be awarded in September.
- Fall award includes 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.
- Completed nomination forms should be mailed to:

Beautification Committee
Landscape Awards
c/o Elizabeth Ruiz
701 East 5th Street
Madera, CA  93638

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board acts in an advisory capacity to the Madera City Council in all matters pertaining to public recreation and the management of the City’s park space.  Advisory Board members are recruited from the general public and are appointed by the Director of Parks and Community Services. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 6:00 pm, at the John W. Wells Youth Center 2^nd-floor conference room. For more information about opportunities to serve on this board contact Parks and Community Services Administration at (559) 661-5495.