Mountain Views News          Saturday, June 16, 2012

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Mountain Views-News Saturday June 16, 2012 

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS 
RECEIVE CIVIC CLUB GRANTS

The Sierra Madre Civic Club announced this year’s recipients 
of their Community Grant awards. In one way or another, 
these organizations touch the lives of nearly everyone who 
lives in town. For instance, several departments in the 
City were granted funds for services that directly serve the 
community. Grants were also awarded to groups that serve 
our youth, seniors, the arts and that enrich our community 
experience.

Programs for our city’s kids received funds for various 
needs. Sierra Madre Little League received a grant toward 
its scholarship fund and the Girls’ Softball Association was 
granted funds for field maintenance. The Sierra Madre PTA 
received a grant for the Wolly Pocket Garden project at the 
elementary school, a project to bring back the traditional 
learning garden for the students. The Reading is Fundamental 
program was awarded a grant for children’s books, and the 
City of Sierra Madre received funding toward the Kid’s Fun 
Run. 

In support of the arts, the Foothill Creative Arts Group was 
awarded a grant for a second grade art project and the Sierra 
Madre Playhouse was granted funds toward heating and air-
conditioning upgrades. 

Various City programs that provide services to the community 
were presented with grants. The Volunteer Fire Department 
was given a grant for its CERT (Certified Emergency Response 
Training) program which trains citizen volunteers to help in 
their neighborhoods in the event of a major emergency since 
first responders can’t be everywhere at once. CERT volunteers 
identify critical needs, properly search damaged buildings 
and provide emergency first aid until help can arrive. 

The Sierra Madre City Library received a grant for its One 
City One Book Project, and the City was also provided a 
grant for audio-visual equipment for the Sierra Madre room 
at the Recreational Center at Sierra Vista Park. The Senior 
Lunch program at Hart 
House has a birthday 
celebration once a 
month for our senior 
folk and received a 
grant for supplies for 
the parties. 

Organizations that 
provide support and 
relief for those who 
need a helping hand 
also received grants. 
The Convalescent 
Aid Society which 
provides free walkers, 
wheelchairs and other 
temporary medical 
devices free of charge 
was awarded a grant 
for durable medical 
equipment. Friends 
Indeed received a grant 
toward the Program 
Manager’s salary for 
their Women’s Room. 

The Rose Float Association, a point of civic pride for us 
all, was awarded a grant for a new air compressor and the 
Sierra Madre Historical Archives received a grant for their 
Oral History Recording Digitalization project, a source of 
information and learning for generations to come.

In addition to the grants, the Sierra Madre Civic Club’s 
philanthropy committee provided donations to several 
organizations. The City’s rotunda at City Hall is maintained 
by the Civic Club and the Club donated funds for new plant 
material as well as holiday decorations. The Committee 
also made a “Partners” level donation to the Friends of the 
Library group, and supports the Halloween Window painting 
by providing the funding for window washing and clean up 
services. 

Foothill Unity Center is also supported by funds donated by 
Civic Club members. In addition, the Club made donations 
to the food bank and for school clothing, as well as gifts for 
kids and families for the Angel Project at Christmas. 

Philanthropy Co-chairmen Marcia Bent and Judy Webb-
Martin would like to thank the citizens of Sierra Madre for 
their support and generosity that made these awards possible. 
They would also like to thank committee members Jacki 
Persing, Kathleen Coyne, Pat Krok, Jane Zamanzadeh, Judie 
Cimino, Suzanne Decker, Bonnie Gardner and Mary Beth 
Finnerty for all their work on the philanthropy committee.

Civic Club meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 at 
Hart House in Memorial Park. Visitors are welcome!


SUMMER EXHIBITION & ARTIST RECEPTION 

The City of Sierra Madre Community Services Commission and Arts Advisory Committee 
is pleased to present an art exhibition by Celeste Mendelsohn. Her art work is now on 
display through Friday, August 3rd in Sierra Madre City Hall, 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. For 
more information on Celeste Mendelsohn’s art please her visit http://celesteintheround.com. 

Community members are invited to an Artist Reception on Friday, July 20, 2012 from 6:00 
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Sierra Madre City Hall. The event is open to the public and light 
refreshments will be served. For more information please call the Sierra Madre Community 
Services Department at (626) 355-5278.

City of Sierra Madre

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

To: Citywide

From: The City of Sierra Madre

Subject: LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT COMPLIANCE WITH CONGESTION 
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 

Applicant: City of Sierra Madre

Project Location: Citywide 

The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that the City Council will conduct a public 
hearing to review the City’s compliance with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 
Congestion Management Program pursuant to California Government Code Section 65089. 

DATE AND TIME OF HEARING PLACE OF HEARING

City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre

City Council meeting City Council Chambers

Tuesday, June 26, 2012 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

(Hearing begins at 6:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA

All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect thereto.

PROJECT LOCATION: City-wide

APPEAL: If in the future anyone wishes to challenge the decision of the City Council in court, one may be limited to 
raising the issues that were raised or presented in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or before, the 
scheduled public hearing. For further information on this subject, please contact the Development Services Department at 
(626) 355-7135.

By Order of the City Council

Danny Castro, Director of Development Services 


City of Sierra Madre

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

rom: City of Sierra Madre

Subject: 

Specific Plan No. 11-01- Kensington Specific Plan: A Specific Plan to govern the development and operation of an assisted 
living facility use on the subject property.

Municipal Code Text Amendment No. 11-04: An amendment to the Title 17 (Zoning) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code to 
incorporate the Kensington Specific Plan regulations as a Congregate Care Overlay Zone on the subject property. 

Applicant: 

Fountain Square Development West 

 

Project Location: 225-245 West Sierra Madre Boulevard in the City of Sierra Madre, County of Los Angeles, State of 
California

The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that the City Council will conduct a public hearing 
to consider a proposal from Fountain Square Development West to construct and operate a two-story, 60,100 square foot 
assisted living facility on a 1.84 acre property located at 225-245 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard. A Specific Plan is required 
pursuant to General Plan Land Use Policy L3.1 which requires the adoption of a comprehensive plan or similar planning 
document for all developments on properties exceeding one acre in size. In order for such plan to have regulatory authority 
over the underlying zone(s), a Municipal Code Text Amendment to establish a Congregate Care Overlay Zone on the subject 
property will also be considered. At its June 11, 2012 meeting, the Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use 
Permit and recommended approval of the Specific Plan and Municipal Code Text Amendment. 

DATE AND TIME OF HEARING PLACE OF HEARING

City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre

City Council meeting City Council Chambers

Tuesday, June 26, 2012 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

(Hearing begins at 6:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 

All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect thereto.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: An environmental initial study of the proposed project was performed pursuant 
to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared 
indicating that the project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment with the implementation of mitigation 
measures. The initial study and draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will be considered by the City Council at the June 26, 
2012 public hearing.

VOLUNTEER FACILITY 

ATTENDANT TRAINING

 On February 8, 2011 the Sierra Madre City 
Council adopted the Facility Attendant Policies 
and Procedures to be implemented by the Community 
Services Department. Part of that policy 
incorporated a Volunteer Facility Attendant 
Program enabling local organizations/nonprofit 
groups like yours to designate 2 or more persons 
to serve as Volunteer Facility Attendants rather 
than pay for a staff Facility Attendant (rate as of 
July 1st will be $50 per hour).

 The training will take place in two parts: First 
Aid and CPR/AED training on Monday, June 
25th – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the Community 
Recreation Center, 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. 
(upstairs in the Youth Activity Center) and Facility 
Procedures on Monday, July 2nd – 7 pm to 
8:30 pm in the Sierra Madre Room (611 E. Sierra 
Madre Blvd.). The two part training will cover 
the opening/closing and monitoring facility procedures 
for the Sierra Madre Room, YAC & Hart 
Park House Senior Center, Facility Attendant responsibilities 
as well as First Aid and CPR/AED 
training.

 Please note, both trainings are required for 
someone to be considered an official Volunteer 
Facility Attendant, but if a volunteer can produce 
a valid First Aid/CPR certification card they will 
not need to attend the June 25th training. Those 
volunteers taking the First Aid/CPR/AED training 
will be asked to pay $27 for the cost of the certificates; 
this is an American Red Cross fee. All 
other portions of the training are provided to the 
volunteers free of charge.

Please have your organization’s volunteers complete 
the attached application and return to the 
Community Services office, 611 E. Sierra Madre 
or to City Hall, attention Susan Clifton by June 
18th to confirm your participation in the training. 
If your organization already has one or two 
Volunteer Facility Attendants, you are welcome 
to send one or two more this year.

If you have any questions regarding this memo or 
would like more details about the Facility Attendant 
responsibilities before the July 2nd training, 
please feel free to contact me at (626) 355-5278 
ext. 227. Thank you!

ST. RITA PARISH

Senior Ministry 2nd Annual 
Luncheon on Sunday, June 
19 at 1:30pm, after 12:00pm 
Pass in O'Malley Hall. Presenting 
St. Rita's very own 
speaker, Lisa Bowman, radio 
and singing personality. All 
are welcome and reservations 
are required. Lunch is 
$10 per person which can be 
delivered to the St. Rita Parish 
Office at 50 E. Alegria Ave., 
Sierra Madre, CA 91024. For 
more information call 626-
355-1292 c/o Senior Ministry.