SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2015 VOLUME 9 NO. 44 “EL NIÑO - GET READY” THOUSANDS EXPECTED IN SIERRA COUNCIL TO REQUEST CLIMATOLOGIST DR. BILL PHASE II FROM SHERIFF PATZERT TO SPEAK AT SIERRA MADRE FOR HALLOWEEN FOR CONTRACTING OUT MADRE KIWANIS CLUB POLICE SERVICES After receiving the recommendation not to contract out Police services to the LA Sheriff’s Department from the Public Safety Ad Hoc Committee, the City Council decided to move forward with the second phase of the proposal process. The committee, which was chaired by Former Mayor Glenn Lambdin met the day before with representatives of the Sheriff’s Department and members of the community and submitted their findings to the council. Speaker after speaker came to the podium on Tuesday in support of the Police Department with many offering to write checks on the spot to help raise the necessary funds to keep the department going. The primary opposition to changing to the Sheriff’s Department has been the LASD’s ‘lack of understanding of the culture of Sierra Madre and its’ ability to adapt accordingly’. Other residents cited that the Sheriff’s Department proposals would On Tuesday, November 3rd, Dr. Bill Patzert greatly diminish our law enforcement footprint will address the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club on and real dollar savings would not be realized until preparing ourselves for the upcoming El Niño. two - seven years after the contract goes into effect, depending on which option is chosen. Often called the "Prophet of California climate," While the majority of those speaking at the Patzert has been a scientist at the California Institute podium were against contracting out in any of Technology’s NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory form, there were a few who felt it was the fiscally (JPL) in Pasadena, Calif. for 31 years. Working responsible thing to do. on numerous NASA space missions, his research One of the issues that kept resurfacing was is focused on improving our understanding of “Just Visiting” is what most of the 10,000 people expected in Sierra Madre will say. the fate of the Utility Users Tax that will go on the important environmental problems ranging from This message is conveyed above by Kenby Morrison one of the winners of the 0-2 April ballot. If the measure passes and the rate El Niño and La Niña to longer-term climate change. Year Old category in the costume contest. He is shown with his Dad, Mark Morrison increases to 10%, there will be sufficient revenue while Mom holds the sign. Photo by Dean Lee/MVNews to sustain the department for the next several The author of many scientific and popular articles, years. However, since there is the possibility that The culmination of Sierra Madre’s month Chamber of Commerce) and participating in the measure may fail, the council unanimously felt and recipient of many honors, Bill works with long celebration of Halloween will begin the Halloween Costume contest in Memorial students from all over the world, and lectures at that asking the Sheriff’s Department to move on to at sundown October 31st. At that time Park. The contest is sponsored by the Sierra Phase II would give the council an option should many local universities. A media favorite, he is thousands will flock the streets of Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club with assistance from often sought out by reporters and is regularly seen the UUT increase be denied by voters. Madre to view the many homes decorated the city’s Community Services Department. The cost associated with preparation of Phase on local and national television representing NASA for Halloween, view the 85 scarecrows Throughout this edition of the paper you can and JPL. In a recent article, he was named as one of II which ranges anywhere from $25,000-$50,000 around town, view the 80+ decorated shop view photos of the event. and the council has requested more information the West’s most influential individuals in dealing windows (coordinated by the Civic Club) and with water issues. on what the actual cost would be. of course, Trick or Treat. The majority of the WINNERS: During the 4 hour meeting, the mood was quite visitors, however, will stand in line to look Age 0-2 : Kenby Morrison, Madeline civil although Former Mayor John Harabedian Lunch will be served at noon and is $10. The at the spectacular display of pumpkins and Harny and Clara Rose Krouse program will begin at 12:30 and is free. Reservations and Mayor Pro Tem Gene Goss both took issue Halloween decorations on East Alegria. Age 3-4 Jackson Enriquez & Evan Duran with public comments that overlooked the fact that are requested. Call 626-355-0728. Kiwanis meets Age 5-7 Sophia Harmy & Adyn Thomas at The Lodge (formerly the Masonic Temple) 33 the city has reduced costs by almost $2 million in The weekend’s festivities began on FridayAge 8-12 Payton Thomas & Daphne the last two years. E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, Ca. Ample when more than 150 children and their Pucinelli parking in the back of the building. According to City Manager Elaine Aguilar, the families got a jump start on Trick or Treating GROUP: The Krasch Family Phase II proposal will take 3-6 months to prepare. in the downtown area (coordinated by the Also see page 18 S. 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Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca. 626-355-7135 NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 6:30 pm SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER During the week of Sunday, October 18th, to Sunday, October 25th, the 1630 AM EMERGENCY RADIO & Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 281 calls for Free on-air publicity for local events service. Sierra Madre’s EMERGENCY radio station is now accepting scripts Sunday, October 18th At 1:09 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to the for Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about community events. 00 block of South Baldwin Avenue of the Post Office Lobby regarding PSAs will be broadcast on the air at no charge. The station operates a suspicious package. Officers arrived and located the package on the 24/7 and can be heard at 1630 on the AM dial. counter inside the lobby and visually inspected the package which was Any local non-profit or non-commercial organization can have wrapped with brown paper without a return address and was addressed their event information broadcast to the public on Sierra Madre to the House of Lords in England. Los Angeles County Arson and Community Information Radio. The station covers the city of Sierra Explosives Detail responded to investigate the box. Without a return Madre, plus surrounding areas of Pasadena, Arcadia, and Monrovia. address the owner of the package could not be located. Los Angeles Your event must: County determined the package to be safe. • Benefit a non-commercial or non-profit entity • Be open to the public Monday, October 19th At 10:23 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the • Be of general interest to local citizens 500 block of Santa Anita Ct regarding an audible burglary alarm. Upon Just write a Public Service Announcement that describes your event arrival Officers discovered the rear sliding glass door of the residence was and e-mail it to [email protected]. smashed with glass on the ground. Officers cleared the residence of having any suspects inside. Officers were approached by a neighbor and were informed that at around 10:20 pm, the neighbor heard an alarm go off and his dog started barking. His wife went outside to see where the alarm was SIERRA MADRE CITY MEETINGS coming from and discovered it was coming from his neighbor’s home who was currently away. The neighbor was able to contact the homeowner and Regular City Council Meeting helped Officers conduct a walk-through of the home via live stream video. The homeowner informed Officers that he noticed his safe containing November 10, 2015 - 6:30 pm collectible coins was missing, as well as a firearm. The victim’s home was ransacked and property loss would be evaluated when the homeowner The final agenda and staff reports will returned. This case has been forwarded to the Detective Bureau. available online no later than Friday Sunday, October 25th At 9:52 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to the night. Enter the date “10/13/2015” for station lobby regarding a suspicious circumstance that occurred at the 00 the complete agenda packet. block of South Baldwin Avenue. Upon arrival, the reporting party turned in a suspicious device she found. The woman stated earlier that day at Can’t make it to the meeting, but still want to share your around 9:30 am, she went to mail a package at a local drop off box when thoughts? You can mail or drop off a written statement she noticed a string hanging from the opening of the drop off box.