Mountain Views News          Saturday, January 9, 2016

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Mountain View News Saturday, January 9, 2016

 
Weather Wise

TICKETS TO THE 46TH ANNUAL WINE AND 
CUISINE TASTING BENEFIT ON SALE NOW

The event will be held on Friday evening, February 19, 2016, 
from 7:00-9:30pm at Alverno’s historic Villa del Sol d’Oro, 
located at 200 N. Michillinda Avenue, Sierra Madre, and will 
be an elegant affair featuring more than two dozen vintners 
providing superb wines and local restaurants offering creative 
food and desserts.

 Tickets to the premier event are $80 and allow early admission 
at 6:00 pm. Those at the premier event will enjoy a variety of 
wines from Giesen Wines, New Zealand, and delectable hors 
d’oeuvres from local Pasadena restaurateur and award winning 
chef, Claud Beltran of Claud & Co. Catering, The Eatery, and 
Bacchus’ Kitchen. A chance to win a very unique wine basket 
will be offered again this year. Tickets to the main event are 
$60 and provide admission at 7:00 pm. Both will be on sale, 
beginning mid-December, at the Sierra Madre Public Library, 
The Bottle Shop, Savor the Flavor, and Arnold’s Frontier 
Hardware & Gifts, as well as currently on line at https://www.
eventbrite.com.

The Benefit is sponsored by the Friends of the Sierra Madre 
Library, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to supporting 
our community Library. All funds received from this event 
support the Sierra Madre Library. For more information about 
the event or Friends of the Sierra Madre Library visit our website 
at www.sierramadrelibraryfriends.org

6-Day Forecast 

Sierra Madre, Ca.

 Sun: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 40s

 Mon: Ptly Cloudy Hi 60s Lows 40s 

 Tues: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 40s

 Wed: Ptly Cloudy Hi 60s Lows 40s

 Thur: Ptly Cloudy Hi 60s Lows 40s

 Fri: Ptly Cloudy Hi 60s Lows 40s

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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING:

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

6:30 pm


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. 

DUE TO WEATHER AND TO ENSURE THE 
SAFETY OF VISITORS, BOTH BAILEY CANYON 
AND CHANTRY FLAT WILL ALSO BE CLOSED 
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. 

EL NIÑO BULLETIN

El Niño can bring severe weather and increased 
precipitation leading to flooding. Prepare Now.

SANDBAGS

 To assist with rain preparations, 
the City is providing residents 
with free sand and sandbags. 
Supplies are available at the City 
Yard and can be found outside the 
front gate. 

 The City’s Public Works staff will 
be closely monitoring supplies and 
replenishing inventory as needed. 
Due to the high demand however, 
residents may experience low 
supply levels during nights and 
weekends. In such an event, Public 
Works staff will restock supplies 
on the morning of the next 
business day. Residents can also 
find supplies at many hardware 
stores including Home Depot. 

 Where to go: City Yard located at 
621 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.

(The City Yard is located within 
Sierra Vista Park across from the 
Rose Float building. Follow the 
driveway located between the 
cemetery and Sierra Vista Park.)

 

What to bring: Shovel and gloves. 

Ready for 7

Knowing what steps to take in an 
emergency is the key to protecting 
oneself and family. Disasters can 
happen anytime and anyplace. The 
effects of a disaster can be sudden 
and devastating.

When a disaster strikes you may 
have only a short time to respond 
or prepare for the consequences. 
An accidental release of a 
hazardous chemical could mean 
a need for sheltering-in-place or 
an immediate evacuation. Strong 
winds could confine your family 
to your home. A flood could cut off 
basic services in the community; 
things like gas, water, and 
electricity for days. Sierra Madre 
residents are urged to be "Ready 
for 7", seven consecutive days of 
being entirely self-sufficient at 
home. 

It's important to make a plan. 
Below are a list of questions that 
could help prepare a strategy in 
case of an emergency.

How do you get in touch with 
family members if you are not 
together?

How will you get to a safe place?

How do you get back together with 
one another?

What would you do in different 
situations?

Does everyone know what the 
emergency plan is?

Are there enough supplies?

BUILD A KIT

When ordered to evacuate, there 
may be little or no time to shop or 
search for supplies. Pre-assemble a 
disaster supply kit and keep it up 
to date. The kit should include the 
following:

Water, one gallon of water per 
person per day for at least seven 
days, for drinking and sanitation

Food, at least a seven-day supply of 
non-perishable food

Battery-powered or hand crank 
radio and a NOAA Weather Radio 
with tone alert and extra batteries 
for both

Flashlight and extra batteries

First aid kit

Whistle to signal for help

Dust mask to help filter 
contaminated air and plastic 
sheeting and duct tape to 
shelter-in-place

Moist towelettes, garbage bags and 
plastic ties for personal sanitation

Wrench or pliers to turn off 
utilities

Manual can opener for food

Local maps

Cell phone with chargers, inverter 
or solar charger

Additional items to consider 
adding to an Emergency Supply 
Kit:

Prescription medications and 
glasses

Infant formula and diapers

Pet food and extra water for your 
pet

Important family documents such 
as copies of insurance policies, 
identification and bank account 
records in a waterproof, portable 
container

Cash (in small bills) or traveler’s 
checks and change

Emergency reference material such 
as a first aid book or information 
from www.ready.gov

Sleeping bag or warm blanket for 
each person.

Complete change of clothing 
including a long sleeved shirt, long 
pants and sturdy shoes.

Household chlorine bleach 
and medicine dropper – When 
diluted nine parts water to 
one part bleach, bleach can be 
used as a disinfectant. Or in an 
emergency, it can be used to treat 
water by using 16 drops of regular 
household liquid bleach per gallon 
of water. Do not use scented, color 
safe or bleaches with added cleaner

Fire Extinguisher

Matches in a waterproof container

Feminine supplies and personal 
hygiene items

Mess kits, paper cups, plates and 
plastic utensils, paper towels

Paper and pencil

Books, games, puzzles or other 
activities for children

Stay Informed

There are important differences 
among potential emergencies 
that will impact the decisions and 
actions. Learning what to do in 
different situations and developing 
and customizing plans for local 
hazards, the locations frequented 
by household members, and 
the specific needs of household 
members (including animals) can 
help reduce the impact of disasters 
which may save lives and prevent 
injuries.

SIERRA MADRE CITY MEETINGS

Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - 6:30 pm

The final agenda and staff reports will 
available online no later than Friday 
night. Enter the date “10/13/2015” for 
the complete agenda packet.

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 and Events

Thursday, January 14, 2016, 6:00PM

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Monday, January 18, 2016, 6:30PM

Community Services Commission Meeting

Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 7:00PM

Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Commission 
Meeting

Thursday, January 21, 2016, 7:00PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Tuesday, January 26, 2016, 6:30PM

City Council Meeting

 

Thursday, January 27, 2016, 7:00PM

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Planning & Community Preservation and Public Works 
Service Hours Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 2:00pm 

Sierra Madre City Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra 
Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-7135 

citysealsmall
MUST LOVE SIERRA MADRE!

Seeking an upbeat, positive, polished and professional office 
administrator for a busy local Real Estate office . The ideal candidate 
must do well multi tasking as priorities change, have strong 
computer knowledge, excellent communication skills , and enjoy 
working with people. And of course, MUST love Sierra Madre ! If 
you are the right person, please submit your resume and introduction 
letter to Lourdes Velazquez at lourdes.velazquez@podley.com or fax 
626.243.4280

Pay dependent on experience.