Mountain Views News, Pasadena Edition [Sierra Madre] Saturday, August 26, 2017

PASADENA CITY MEETINGS 
Regular City Council Meeting 
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Regular City Council Meeting 
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Pasadena YWCA Announce 
New 2018 Board of Directors

 The YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley announced its new 
2017—2018 Board of Directors, Ana Acevedo, Monica Benitez 
Andrade, and Emily Huang as the newest board members. The 
YWCA also announced elected board officers: Angeline Chen, 
Board President; Emily Huang, Vice President; Grace Yuen, 
Treasurer; and Jennie Morales, Secretary.

 Ana Acevedo currently serves as Senior Corporate Affairs Counsel 
for PCV Murcor and is also a member of the Latina Lawyers Bar 
Association. Monica Benitez Andrade is the Marketing Manager 
for Andrade Gonzalez, LLP. Emily Huang is a certified public 
accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified 
Accountants and CalCPA.

 YWCA Pasadena’s board members work hard to support the 
mission of the YWCA: Eliminating racism and empowering 
women. They are dedicated to program development, establishing 
innovative connections with our community, and creating more 
meaningful impact with those served in our region. The YWCA 
is thankful for all the time, effort and diligence the YWCA Board 
of Directors invest in programs and events supporting the YWCA 
throughout the year. The YWCA looks forward to their continued 
support and perseverance as the YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley 
continues to provide stellar services to the community at large.

 About the YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley: The YWCA acts via 
a wide range of programs that strive towards the elimination of 
racism and the empowerment of women and girls in Pasadena 
and throughout the Foothill Valley. Learn more and support 
the programs of the YWCA at www.ywca-pasadena.org. (626)
296-8433. The YWCA is located at 50 N. Hill Avenue, Suite 301, 
Pasadena. 

Humane Society to Open“Kitten-Garten” Kitten Nursery 

 The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA officials announced 
Thursday they are teaming up with the ASPCA (The American 
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and County of 
Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control to open 
Kitten-Garten, a round-the-clock nursery for kittens four to eight 
weeks old at its Raymond Avenue Shelter. Kitten-Garten they said 
was made possible by a generous grant from the ASPCA in the 
amount of $325,000.

 Kitten-Garten, which will house kittens transported from Los 
Angeles County’s Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, is projected 
to save the lives of 1,000 kittens each year.
For more information visit: pasadenahumane.org. 


CITY COUNCIL NEXT MEETING MONDAY AUGUST 28 

Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249 
FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Mayor Terry Tornek, Victor Gordo, John J. Kennedy, Margaret 
McAustin)
Meets August 28 the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m., 100 N. Garfield 
Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2nd floor)
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Margaret McAustin, Tyron Hampton, Terry 
Tornek, Andy Wilson)
Meets September 12 at 4:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 
(Council Chamber, 2nd Floor)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Victor Gordo, 
Tyron Hampton, Steve Madison, Andy Wilson)
Meets September 19 at 5:30 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 
(Council Conference Room, 2nd Floor)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair John J. Kennedy, Tyron Hampton, Steve Madison, 
Gene Masuda) 
Meets September 20 at 6:00 p.m. Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 
(Council Chamber, 2nd Floor)
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Terry Tornek, Steve Madison, Gene Masuda)
Meets September 26, at 6:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 
(Council Conference Room, 2nd Floor)


 Registration is open and For more information and neighborhoods in San Marino. peafowl.
all skill levels are invited to register contact Oma Soto Peafowl were introduced in DO NOT FEED THE BIRDS

the City of Arcadia back in the Peafowl dislike these plants: 

for the next season of the at omaksoto@hotmail.com 

late 1800’s and have become Agapanthus, Azalea, Baby’s 

Pasadena Senior Center or call 323-320-0948.

part of their community. Breath, Bee Balm, Bird of 

3x3 Basketball League for Founded in 1960, the 

Since then, peafowl have been Paradise, Blazing Star Liatris, 

women ages 40 and older.Pasadena Senior Center is 

seen in many neighboring Bouganvillea Butterfly Plant, 

 Games will be played an independent, nonprofit communities as well as more Cactus, Camellia, Cannas, 
Sundays, Aug. 27, Sept. 10 organization that offers distant communities including Clivia, Columbine, Coneflower, 
and 24 and Oct. 1, 15 and recreational, educational, Palos Verdes. The City of Ferns, Fuchsia, Gaillardia, 
22 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in wellness and social services San Marino contracts with the Gardenia, Geranium. Giant 
the Braun Athletic Center at to people ages 50 and older in Pasadena Humane Society for Columbine, Gladiola, Gloriosa 
Caltech. The registration fee a welcoming environment. animal control services but they Daisy, Hen &Chicken, 

will not assist with the removal Hibiscus, Hardy Lavender, 

is only $35 per player. Time Services are also provided 

or relocation of peafowl Hostas, Iris, Ivy, Lantana, 

and location are subject to for frail, low-income and 

since they are considered Lavender, Marigold, Mint, 

change. Please call ahead to homebound seniors. 

wildlife. However, if you see Mum,Oleander, Painted 

confirm.

an injured peafowl, please call Daisy, Periwinkle, Peonies, 
the Pasadena Humane Society Phlox, Pink Lady, Plumbago, 

'All Things Apple' Class At 

at (626) 792-7151. Here are Poinsettia, Pyracantha, 
some precautions and best Rhododendron, Rose, Shasta Pasadena Senior Centermanagement practices for Daisy, Snap Dragon, Sunburst 

devices are, their most popular dealing with Peacocks/Peafowl:Coreopsis, Weigela

 The new features in iOS 11 uses for iPods, iPhones, iPads Peafowl are afraid of dogs.Peafowl love these plants: 
will be the focus of a five-and Apple watches, how to Peafowl dislike water.Amaryllis, Begonia, Broccoli, 
week “All Things Apple” class navigate interfaces like a pro, Peafowl will avoid repellents, Brussel Sprout, Cabbage, 
for members of the Pasadena take care of the devices and such as certain Bird-X products. California Poppy, Cauliflower, 
Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St., which apps are recommended. Trim overhanging large trees.Chive, Holly Berries, 
Thursdays, Aug 31 to Sept. 28, Weekly handouts and PDFs Be cautious when composting Impatiens, Kale, Kohlrabi, 
from 4 to 5:30 p.m.with live links will be provided as peafowl are attracted to Lettuce, Nasturtium, Pansy, 

Designed for anyone thinking along the way, and everyone’s compost. Keep compost bins Petunia, Primrose, Stock, Stock 
of purchasing an Apple device questions will be answered.covered. Cauliflower, Sweet Alyssum, 
or anyone who has one and isn’t The cost for the five-week Peafowl like to eat wild Tomato, Water Stock, Young 
sure how to use it efficiently, class is $49, payable at the birdseed, bread and pet food. Spinach and any young plantsthe class will be taught by Welcome Desk. For more Keep pet food indoors or California laws protecting 
David Whitby, a technology information visit www. remove immediately after your wildlife, including peafowl, for 
productivity consultant.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or pet has eaten. more go to humanecontrol.
Whitby will cover what iOS call 626-795-4331. Peafowl like to eat seeds and com/laws-and-regulations/ 

ALTADENA TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS 
Regular Council Meeting 
The Altadena Town Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 
in the Altadena Community Center located at 730 E. Altadena, Dr. (directly west of 
Altadena Sheriff’s Station). Altadena Town Council meetings are recorded and televised 
during the month on Charter cable channel 56. 
SAN MARINO COUNCIL MEETINGS 
City Council Regular Meeting 
WEDNESDAY, September 13, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council 
Chamber, 
2200 Huntington Drive, San MarinoContact Customer Administrative Account cityofsanmarino@gmail.com. 
SOUTH PASADENA CITY MEETINGS 
Regular City Council Meeting 
City Council Next meeting Sept. 6Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of the month, at 7:30 
p.m., in the Amedee O. “Dick” Richards, Jr., Council Chambers, located 
at 1424 Mission Street. 
Planning CommissionMonday at 6:30 p.m.
Amedee O. "Dick" Richards, Jr. Council Chamber1424 Mission Street 
Staff Liaison: David Watkins, Planning and Building DirectorPhone (626) 403-7223Public Safety Commission Special MeetingTuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chamber 
1424 Mission Street 
Staff Liaisons: Arthur Miller, Police Chief: amiller@southpasadenaca.govPaul Riddle, Fire Chief: priddle@southpasadenaca.govPhone: (626) 403-7300 
Peacocks/peafowl have 
been observed in several 
plants. See below for plants you 
can use in your garden to deter 
Peafowl/Peacocks in San Marino
Women 40 and Older Invited to 

Join Senior Basketball League

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