SIERRA MADRE EDITION SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2016 VOLUME 10 NO. 48 WEATHER SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016THANKS BRUCE AND ELAINE CHALLENGES VOLUME 10 NO. 23 WINTER FESTIVAL Due to rain expected Saturday evening, the Winner Festival will not have the Snow, Train and Horse and Buggy activities will be canceled. Santa will be there rain or shine! PLANNING & COMMUNITY PRESERVATION TO ADDRESS CONTROVERSIAL E. MIRA MONTE PROPERTY FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 7:00 pm. The Commission will continue their deliberations from the November 3, 2016 Planning Commission meeting regarding Discretionary Demolition Permit 16-01 for the RETIRING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS BRUCE INMAN, LEFT AND RETIRING property located at 126 East Mira CITY MANAGER ELAINE AGUILAR WERE HONORED AT A RECEPTION TUESDAY Monte Avenue. At the November NIGHT AT CITY HALL. AGUILAR WILL REMAIN AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER 3, 2016 meeting, the Planning WHILE THE COUNCIIL FINDS HER SUCCESSOR. CHRIS CIMINO WILL SERVE AS Commission directed staff to THE CITY'S INTERIM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS. provide a building observation PHOTO COURTESY THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE report of the as built conditions of the remaining structure and requested that the applicant obtain a historical resources evaluation of the property prepared by a qualified architectural historian from the approved list of consultants maintained by the City. The Planning Commission will review both documents at this meeting before rendering a determination regarding the request for demolition of the exterior framing and roof structure. SAFE Shop Small FOR THE Business Saturday HOLIDAYS MONROVIA, CA – The Monrovia Police SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER Department will be hosting a holiday safety tips event titled, “Don’t Let the Grinch Ruin Christmas” on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Library Community Room. This past year, the City of Monrovia has seen an approximate 25 percent increase in crime activity, a situation which law enforcement personnel have attributed to new laws that have been adopted in California. Those laws include AB 109 and Proposition 47, as well as the recently approved Proposition 57, which will result in an estimated 10,000 incarcerated individuals who will be released from prison during the next few months. With the increase in crime activities, safety is a high priority for all residents. Join us as representatives from the Monrovia Police Department address public safety issues, answer questions and concerns, and provide information on ways to stay safe during this holiday season. For more infor- mation regarding this event, please contact the Monrovia Police Department at (626)256-8000. Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 2 Mountain View News Saturday, November 26, 2016 COMMUNITY CALENDAR SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER Weather Wise During this time period, the Sierra Madre Police Department 6-Day Forecast Sierra Madre, Ca. responded to approximately 219 day and night time calls for service. 5 Mon: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s Tuesday, November 15 Sunny Tues: Hi 60s Lows 50s At about 1:23 p.m. officers were dispatched to the area of Orange Wed: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s Grove Ave. and Baldwin Ave. to follow up on a report of a suspected Thur: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s DUI driver. SMPD officers located the vehicle and conducted Fri: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s a traffic stop in the 300 block Cliff Drive in the city of Pasadena. Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service While speaking with driver, it was determined that the driver had prior arrests for possession and being under the influence of methamphetamine. Drug paraphernalia was located in a door panel CITY OF SIERRA MADRE and the driver and one passenger were issued citations. Case referred to Pasadena DA’s office for filing considerations. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday, November 17 Officers responded to the station lobby at about 2:06 p.m. on a Unless otherwise noted, all meetings listed below are held at City late reported collision between his parked vehicle in the 600 block Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca. of Brookside Lane and a delivery truck. The driver of the truck left 626-355-7135 the scene prior to exchanging information with the vehicles owner. NEXT REGULAR DECEMBER13, 2016 The victim was able to provide the license number of the truck and a 6:30 pm description of the driver. The investigation is still active. Case to Detectives. Friday, November 18 A pool repairman found broken rear window at a residence in the 1630 AM EMERGENCY RADIO & 600 block of Camillo Rd. at about 7:01 a.m. The second floor, glass French doors had been smashed allowing suspect(s) to gain entry. Free on-air publicity for local events Information provided by a responsible party could not aid officers in Sierra Madre’s EMERGENCY radio station is now accepting scripts for determining what was stolen from the home. Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about community events. PSAs Case to Detectives will be broadcast on the air at no charge. The station operates 24/7 and can be heard at 1630 on the AM dial. Saturday, November 19 Any local non-profit or non-commercial organization can have their A resident from the 100 block S. Lima St. came to the SMPD lobby event information broadcast to the public on Sierra Madre Community to report that he found several pieces of mail in his trash cans at Information Radio. The station covers the city of Sierra Madre, plus about 7:00 p.m. on 11/18/16. The mail was addressed to residents in surrounding areas of Pasadena, Arcadia, and Monrovia. the 100 - 200 blocks of Jameson Ct. and the 400 block of W. Highland Your event must: Ave. The resident has no idea how his mail ended up in the trash bin • Benefit a non-commercial or non-profit entity • Be open to the public at that location. The investigation is still on-going. • Be of general interest to local citizens Saturday, November 20 Just write a Public Service Announcement that describes your event and At about 10:22 a.m. officers responded to a call of a disturbance in e-mail it to [email protected]. the 100 block of E. Highland Ave. Officers determined that a physical altercation had occurred between a couple. The primary aggressor was arrested and transported to Pasadena Police Dept, jail. SIERRA MADRE CITY Case to Detectives MEETINGS Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, DECEMBER 13, 2016, 6:30 pm Can’t make it to the meeting, but still want to share your thoughts? You can mail or drop off a written statement to City Hall or email [email protected] before 5:30 the night of the meeting and your statement will be delivered to all the Council Members.Sierra Madre City Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-7135 Upcoming Public Meetings Thursday, December 01, 3:00 PM Senior Community Commission Meeting Community Services Commission Announcement The City of Sierra Madre Community Services Commission has added the Field Use Agreement to the agenda of their next regular meeting on Monday, November 21 at 6:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. The Field Use Agreement is an agreement between the City and various youth Sports Groups which prescribe access and use of sports fields. At this meeting you will have the opportunity to provide comment during the public comment period. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. If you cannot attend the meeting but would still like to voice your opinions of support or concern, you may email your comments to Rebecca Silva, Community Services Supervisor at [email protected] or send us a letter to the following for consideration by the Community Services Commission: Sierra Madre City Hall Community Services Department 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Ryan Baker, Director of Library and Community Services: [email protected] Full-Time Positions City Manager Full Time The Recruitment Process: For a complete job flyer, please visit the Peckham & McKenney website at www.peckhamandmckenney.com To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected] Description This opportunity is available with the upcoming retirement of Elaine Aguilar, who has served as City Manager since 2007. Police Dispatcher Full Time - $42,447.00 - $51,595.00 Annually Description Under direct supervision, performs emergency dispatching, assists public at the counter, giving and receiving information and directing to proper office. Maintenance Worker Full Time - $32,614.00 - $39,643.00 Annually Description Under direct supervision, maintain street rights-of-way and sanitary sewer system, including construction work in the general areas of sidewalks, curbs, gutters, water systems, sewer systems, streets and traffic signage maintenance. Performs right-of-way landscape maintenance, operates light power quipment, assists in the reapir of the maintenance of tools and equipment. 45 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, CA YOUR AD 91024 Just Call (626) COULD BE HERE! 355-1596 We’ll have it ready Call Patricia to pick up at 626-818-2698 Today! Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 3 Mountain View News Saturday, November 26, 2016 Walking Sierra Madre…The Social Side by Deanne Davis “Each princess has a unique story to tell that inspires dreams of fantasy and fairytales, and empowers girls with virtues of integrity, compassion, hope, honor, kindness, discovery and love.” Disney Princesses Walking Sierra Madre this week, I had the most wonderful experience: I met our Sierra Madre Rose Princesses.