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Mountain View News Saturday, June 14, 2014 

 
Weather Wise 

5-Day Forecast - HOT 

Sierra Madre, Ca. 

 Mon: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s 

 Tues: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s 

 Wed: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s 

 Thur: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s 

 Fri: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s 

Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service 

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings listed below are held at City 
Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca. 

626-355-7135 

NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 

Tuesday, June 24, 2014 

6:30 pm 


BIG CHANGES AT 
SIERRA MADRE’S 
INTERNET RADIO 
STATION: 

 The Board of Directors of Village 
Vine Online has decided to 
move the organization in a new 
direction. In keeping with our 
mission of community service, we 
are discontinuing 24/7 live audio streaming. In order to better serve the 
community, our focus will be on providing live audio and video webcasts 
and podcasts of community events, podcasts of hosted shows homegrown 
here in Sierra Madre, video and audio webcasts and podcasts of 
community sports events, and, by the end of the summer, we will present 
a community blog, with guest host bloggers rotating every few months. 

CITIZEN WEBCASTERS: Part of our new approach is to utilize “citizen 
webcasters” living here in town. We are now actively recruiting people 
who can attend public events, and, utilizing equipment as simple as their 
smart phones, webcast those events through the Village Vine web site. 
Contact us at hostvi@yahoo.com if you would like to volunteer. Training 
will be provided. 

CITIZEN PODCASTERS: We are looking for podcasters who might like 
to share their home-grown podcasts on the Village Vine web site. Subjects 
for podcasts could include original music, gardening, cars, dogs, water 
conservation, sports, etc. The subject matter for potential podcasts is only 
limited to the degree the community might have interest in it. Contact us 
at hostvi@yahoo.com if you would be interested in podcasting with us. 

1630 AM EMERGENCY RADIO & 

Free on-air publicity for local events 

 Sierra Madre’s EMERGENCY radio station is now accepting scripts 
for Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about community events. 
PSAs will be broadcast on the air at no charge. The station operates 
24/7 and can be heard at 1630 on the AM dial. 

 Any local non-profit or non-commercial organization can have 
their event information broadcast to the public on Sierra Madre 
Community Information Radio. The station covers the city of Sierra 
Madre, plus surrounding areas of Pasadena, Arcadia, and Monrovia. 

Your event must: 

• Benefit a non-commercial or non-profit entity 
• Be open to the public 
• Be of general interest to local citizens 


Just 
write a Public Service Announcement that describes your event 
and e-mail it to radio@cityofsierramadre.com. 

SIERRA MADRE 
POLICE 
DEPARTMENT 
TO SPEAK AT 
KIWANIS CLUB 

On Tuesday, June 18th, SMPD 
Chief Larry Giannone and other members of the 
department, will give a presentation on such topics 
as crime prevention, preventing internet, telephone 
and credit card fraud, and current SMPD concerns as 
they relate to the providing the best possible service 
to residents. 

There will be time set aside for Q & A throughout the 
presentation. 

The meeting will be held at 12:00 noon at The Lodge, 
33 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. (Formerly the Masonic 
Temple). Lunch is available for $10. The program is 
free. For more information call 626-355-0728. 


SIERRA MADRE CITY 
MEETINGS 

City Council 

June 10, 2014 - 6:30 pm 

The final agenda and staff reports 
will available online no later than Friday night. Enter the date 
“06/10/2014" for the complete agenda packet. 

 We will be live tweeting the City Council's decisions 
at Tuesday's Council Meeting. Follow the action @ 
CitySierraMadre #SierraMadreCC. 

 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 city@cityofsierramadre.com before 5:30 the night 
of the meeting and your statement will be delivered to all the 
Council Members. 

Upcoming Public Meetings 

Agendas and staff reports will be posted online 72 hours before 
the meeting. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take 
place in the City Council Chambers, 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 

*These meetings will be recorded and aired live on Time 
Warner, Channel 3 and streamed online. 

Tuesday, June 16: 

Special Community Services Commission, 6:30pm 

Wednesday, June 18: 

Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, 7:00pm 

Thursday, June 19: 

Planning Commission, 7:00pm* 

Tuesday, June 24: 

City Council, 6:30pm* 

Agendas and staff reports will be posted online 72 hours before 
the meeting. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take place 
in the City Council Chambers, 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 

*These meetings will be recorded and aired live on Time Warner, 
Channel 3 and streamed online. 

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Sierra Madre Police Blotter 

For the period June 1st, 2014 To June 8th, 2014 

During the week of Sunday, June 1st to Sunday, June 8th, the 
Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 
360 calls for service. 

Monday, June 2nd 

At approximately 6:40 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to 
the 270 Block of Sturtevant Dr. regarding an auto theft report. 
Responding Officers were informed by the victim that between 
Sunday night and the morning hours of Monday, her vehicle was 
stolen from her home. Further investigation revealed there was 
no glass in the area of where the vehicle was last seen, indicating 
that the suspect did not break windows to gain access. This case 
has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau. 

Wednesday, June 4th 

At 12:22 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 80 Block of 
Auburn Ave. regarding an auto theft report. When Officers arrived 
to the location, they were informed by the victim that between 
the hours of 10pm Sunday night and 7am Monday morning, his 
Yamaha ATV was stolen of the trailer parked in front of his home. 
This case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau. 

Saturday, June 7th 

At 2:41 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to 4 N. Baldwin Ave of 
Valero Gas Station regarding an alarm activation. When Officers 
arrived on scene, they discovered a vehicle next to the gas pump 
that triggered a tampering alarm with its lights off and engine 
running with two men inside. Further investigation revealed 
evidence of tools and appliances used to install a credit card 
skimmer in a gas pump. The owner of the gas station was able to 
confirm that one of the suspects was the same individual seen on 
security camera tampering with the same gas pump weeks prior. 
Both suspects were arrested for Conspiring to commit a crime 
and Identity Theft. 

Saturday, June 7th 

At 1:15 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the front lobby of 
the station regarding an identity theft report. The victim informed 
Officers of several instances regarding unknown charges on his 
account and new accounts being opened in his name. He first 
informed Officers of his retail credit card being charged with 
over $600 in one day at two separate sales. Beginning in June 
he was contacted by a separate retail store informing him of an 
outstanding balance of over $200 on a credit card opened in his 
name. Lastly on the morning of his report, he was contacted by the 
Los Angeles Sherriff department informing him a moving truck 
was rented in his name and has been reported stolen as it was 
never returned. This case has been forwarded to the Detectives 
Bureau. 

Sunday, June 8th 

At 1:52 am, Sierra Madre Police performed a traffic stop at the 
intersection of Michillinda Ave. and Foothill Blvd for failure 
to comply with the posted signage indicating No U-turns. 
Upon approaching the vehicle, Officers were overcome by the 
strong odor of alcohol and marijuana. A Field Sobriety test 
was performed and the suspect was unable to successfully pass. 
Through further investigation Officers discovered a glass pipe 
used to smoke marijuana and prescription narcotics that were not 
prescribed to the suspect. The suspect was arrested for Possession 
of a controlled substance, DUI, and Blood Alcohol level greater 
than the legal limit. 

JOIN THE CITY TEAM – APPLY TO 
BE A CITY COMMISSIONER TODAY 

 The Sierra Madre City Council encourages citizen participation in 
its decision-making process through the use of citizen commissions. 
Currently, there are five citizen commissions established by the 
Council to advise and assist them in dealing with specific problems. 

 Applications to serve on a commission may be obtained at City Hall 
or the City website at http://cityofsierramadre.com/commissionsboards-
committees. Applications will be accepted until all 
positions are filled; however, it is recommended that applications 
for appointment for the beginning of the 2014-2015 fiscal year be 
submitted by Friday, May 23, 2014 to the City Manager’s Office. There 
are currently vacancies on the following commissions: 

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION 

The Community Services Commission is responsible for overseeing 
the City’s recreation and community services programs. The 
Commission oversees the general use of park facilities and matters 
relating to the community’s arts and recreational service needs. The 
Commission provides information and recommendations to the City 
Council in these areas. Meets the 3rd Monday at 6:30 pm, in the City 
Hall Council Chambers 

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

The responsibilities of the Library Board include the following: 
establishing Library policies and programs to ensure that quality 
programs are provided to the community, recommending an annual 
budget to the City Council for approval, and ensuring that efficient 
and effective services are provided at the Library. Meets the 4th 
Wednesday at 7:00 pm, in the City Hall Council Chambers 

PLANNING COMMISSION 

The responsibilities of the Planning Commission fall into two broad 
categories: consideration of current land-use (i.e. applications 
for General Plan amendments, zone changes, specific plans, 
conditional use permits, tract maps, variances, and appeals of staff 
land-use decisions); and advising the City Council on City initiated 
amendments to the City’s General Plan. Meets the 1st and 3rd 
Thursday at 7:00 pm, in the City Hall Council Chambers 

The advisory bodies study a variety of topics in detail. After gathering 
all pertinent information, hearing arguments, and weighing values, 
they recommend to the Council what they consider the best action 
to take. In certain situations, commissions are empowered to make 
specific decisions, subject to appeal to the Council. Public notices on all 
commissions are prepared in compliance of the Maddy Act. 

For more information please visit www.cityofsierramadre.com or call 
626.355.7135.