SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2021 VOLUME 15 NO. 26VOLUME 15 NO. 26 
broker lic. #01514230 | source: CoreLogic, Freddie Mac, Bankrate 
Jan Greteman 626.975.4033 
jan@jangreteman.com 
jangreteman.com #01943630 
Judy Webb-Martin 626.688.2273 
jwmartin@dppre.com #00541631 
Katie Orth 626.688.0418 
korth@dppre.com #00942500 
As you can see, we're doing very well for 
our clients in buying and selling homes. 
Your Story. Your Home. Your Team. 
Together Stronger. 
THE 
WEBB-MARTIN GROUP 
The bananas on your counter are lasting 
longer than homes on the market right now. 
Let's find your dream home. 
OUR MARKET IS HOT 
RECENTLY SOLD 
Sold Quickly & Over List Price 
60 Rancho Road – represented the buyer 
381 Montecito #B – represented the seller 
901 Cabrillo Drive #32A – represented the seller 
180 South Michillinda Avenue – represented the seller 
430 North Alta Vista Avenue – represented the buyer 
230 West Montecito – represented the seller 
89 West Bonita – represented the seller 
700 East California – represented the buyer 
707 Woodland Drive – represented the seller 
59 West Orange Grove -represented the buyer 
21 East Alegria – represented the seller 
213 North Hermosa – represented the seller 
2221 North Marengo Avenue – represented the seller 
446 Theresa Lane -represented the seller 
2241 Hyperian Avenue #A1 -represented the buyer 
Call us today for a free home assessment 
with no obligations. 
OUTDOOR DINING 
IN SIERRA MADRE TO 
CONTINUE 
By Kevin McGuire 
Back in May of 2020, heading into the uncertain summer plaguedby the COVID-19 pandemic, Sierra Madre, along with many other 
cities, approved a plan to allow restaurants to add outdoor seatingoptions which helped businesses stay afloat during trying times. 
Though it may have subtracted some parking spaces in town, theoutdoor seating plan worked in the favor of eateries and localsyearning to get out, maybe introducing some of them to the joys of 
al fresco dining for the first time. 
As uncertain as the times seemed at the beginning of this healthcrisis, there is still much concern and confusion about how we all 
go about getting back to some feeling of normalcy as the pandemicseems to be winding down. 
During the past year, residents and business owners alike have 
grown to like having the option of outdoor dining, despitemost eateries welcoming mask-less diners back inside their 
establishments. 
At the June 22 city council meeting, which could be one of the lastmeetings to take place outdoors in Memorial Park, the council 
discussed plans to make outdoor dining a permanent fixture in 
Sierra Madre. Their first step was to approve updated outdoordining program guidelines, develop new application and permitprocedures and publicize and administer to all qualifying foodestablishments in the city. 
A presentation was given by Analyst Alondra Reynoso. In May2020, Resolution 20-33 was approved under the Sierra MadreCares Initiative and gave temporary outdoor dining opportunitiesthroughout Downtown, waiving many of the permit fees, duringthe “Safer at Home Initiative.” This allowed businesses serving foodto add seating to parking lots, sidewalks and street parking stalls. 
The new expansion plan would call for the present permit systemto be dissolved and for business owners to have to reapply with anupdated application. 
Permits 
The following would be required for businesses applying for an 
outdoor dining permit. 
•Submission of a new application complete with appropriateinsurance requirements, proposed dining area plan and applicationfee. Applications are subject to review by building inspection.
•The permit will be issued for the calendar year January-
December with prorated fees effective July 1st of each calendar year.
•Businesses will be charged a dollar amount per square footof their dining area to compensate for the use of public space.
•Staff recommends that fees are waived for the remainder of 
2021 and collection of permit fees will begin in January 2022.
Tier System 
The city encourages restaurants to utilize a tier system whenconsidering the use of outdoor and sidewalk dining space. 
•Private parking lots or other private space.
•Public sidewalks. 
•Enhanced public sidewalks (requires written permissionfrom other business owners to allow for seating to be placedoutside their establishment).
•Patio spaces or available public spaces that meets the needsof business and does restrict or remove parking. 
Who is Eligible? 
For patio seating, restaurants must provide table service, meaningfood is customarily delivered by a server and items are bussed,
removed and cleaned by waiter during and after the meal iscomplete. 
For sidewalk dining, restaurants will be eligible if they serve food at 
a counter and food is not customarily delivered to a table. Food is 
carried out by customer. 
At least one business owner felt the current eligibility outdoorseating standards shunned their business. “I strongly believe theproposed seating guidelines…[are] very short sighted,” said Karen 
Klemens, owner of Mother Moo Creamery. “The rules are based 
on what restaurants who have paper menus and a server. If youdon’t utilize these two items, you’re designated for the enhanceddining program which greatly reduces a restaurant’s ability to do 
business. As an establishment that appeals to everyone, why can’t 
I have adequate seating in front of my store?” Klemens inquired.
The enhanced dining Klemens mentions requires business owners 
to get written permission from next door businesses to allow forseating to be placed outside their establishments. 
Other owners are very happy and praised the city for this plan.
“This new outdoor space has brought in our regulars in surprisingrecord numbers and record numbers of new guests,” said WilliamKefalas, one of the owners of The Only Place In Town. “The newpatio spaces that have been created have been a great addition toour businesses, but also to our quaint community as a whole.” 
The parking concerns are something the City Council will addressas they look at this plan, as well as how to address issues thatMother Moo Creamery and similar businesses are facing with 
adequate seating. Pricing for permit fees will also be discussed. 
City Council is scheduled to meet two more times in July before 
going on Summer hiatus in the month of August. 
A FOND FAREWELL AND THANKS 
FOR 36 YEARS OF SERVING OUR 
COMMUNITY - FRANK RUBIO 
U.S. Postal Service carrier 
Frank Rubio is retiring 
after 36 years on the job, 
all in Sierra Madre. If you 
don't know him, he is the 
nicest guy you'd ever want 
to meet. 
He always has a smile, 
and a kind word for every-
one. He was that mailman 
who would check on you if 
he noticed your mail was 
piling up. 
In one case, after noticing 
a resident's mail that was 
accumulating, he knocked 
at the door. No answer. 
He and a neighbor then 
called the police. That call 
saved the woman's life. 
She had suffered a stroke 
and first responders were 
able to get her to the hos-
pital where she survived. 
Frank was the mailman 
that dogs did not chase -
they loved him, perhaps because he was known for helping find forever 
homes for stray dogs along his route. 
On Tuesday, approximately 50 residents came to the council meeting 
to honor and thank Frank along with the Mayor and City Council. So 
many tributes and stories, "He said a few words, and choked up when he 
spoke to us" , said resident Deb Sheridan. 
Thank you Frank for your service to our community. We will miss you. 
SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2021 VOLUME 15 NO. 26VOLUME 15 NO. 26 
broker lic. #01514230 | source: CoreLogic, Freddie Mac, Bankrate 
Jan Greteman 626.975.4033 
jan@jangreteman.com 
jangreteman.com #01943630 
Judy Webb-Martin 626.688.2273 
jwmartin@dppre.com #00541631 
Katie Orth 626.688.0418 
korth@dppre.com #00942500 
As you can see, we're doing very well for 
our clients in buying and selling homes. 
Your Story. Your Home. Your Team. 
Together Stronger. 
THE 
WEBB-MARTIN GROUP 
The bananas on your counter are lasting 
longer than homes on the market right now. 
Let's find your dream home. 
OUR MARKET IS HOT 
RECENTLY SOLD 
Sold Quickly & Over List Price 
60 Rancho Road – represented the buyer 
381 Montecito #B – represented the seller 
901 Cabrillo Drive #32A – represented the seller 
180 South Michillinda Avenue – represented the seller 
430 North Alta Vista Avenue – represented the buyer 
230 West Montecito – represented the seller 
89 West Bonita – represented the seller 
700 East California – represented the buyer 
707 Woodland Drive – represented the seller 
59 West Orange Grove -represented the buyer 
21 East Alegria – represented the seller 
213 North Hermosa – represented the seller 
2221 North Marengo Avenue – represented the seller 
446 Theresa Lane -represented the seller 
2241 Hyperian Avenue #A1 -represented the buyer 
Call us today for a free home assessment 
with no obligations. 
OUTDOOR DINING 
IN SIERRA MADRE TO 
CONTINUE 
By Kevin McGuire 
Back in May of 2020, heading into the uncertain summer plaguedby the COVID-19 pandemic, Sierra Madre, along with many other 
cities, approved a plan to allow restaurants to add outdoor seatingoptions which helped businesses stay afloat during trying times. 
Though it may have subtracted some parking spaces in town, theoutdoor seating plan worked in the favor of eateries and localsyearning to get out, maybe introducing some of them to the joys of 
al fresco dining for the first time. 
As uncertain as the times seemed at the beginning of this healthcrisis, there is still much concern and confusion about how we all 
go about getting back to some feeling of normalcy as the pandemicseems to be winding down. 
During the past year, residents and business owners alike have 
grown to like having the option of outdoor dining, despitemost eateries welcoming mask-less diners back inside their 
establishments. 
At the June 22 city council meeting, which could be one of the lastmeetings to take place outdoors in Memorial Park, the council 
discussed plans to make outdoor dining a permanent fixture in 
Sierra Madre. Their first step was to approve updated outdoordining program guidelines, develop new application and permitprocedures and publicize and administer to all qualifying foodestablishments in the city. 
A presentation was given by Analyst Alondra Reynoso. In May2020, Resolution 20-33 was approved under the Sierra MadreCares Initiative and gave temporary outdoor dining opportunitiesthroughout Downtown, waiving many of the permit fees, duringthe “Safer at Home Initiative.” This allowed businesses serving foodto add seating to parking lots, sidewalks and street parking stalls. 
The new expansion plan would call for the present permit systemto be dissolved and for business owners to have to reapply with anupdated application. 
Permits 
The following would be required for businesses applying for an 
outdoor dining permit. 
•Submission of a new application complete with appropriateinsurance requirements, proposed dining area plan and applicationfee. Applications are subject to review by building inspection.
•The permit will be issued for the calendar year January-
December with prorated fees effective July 1st of each calendar year.
•Businesses will be charged a dollar amount per square footof their dining area to compensate for the use of public space.
•Staff recommends that fees are waived for the remainder of 
2021 and collection of permit fees will begin in January 2022.
Tier System 
The city encourages restaurants to utilize a tier system whenconsidering the use of outdoor and sidewalk dining space. 
•Private parking lots or other private space.
•Public sidewalks. 
•Enhanced public sidewalks (requires written permissionfrom other business owners to allow for seating to be placedoutside their establishment).
•Patio spaces or available public spaces that meets the needsof business and does restrict or remove parking. 
Who is Eligible? 
For patio seating, restaurants must provide table service, meaningfood is customarily delivered by a server and items are bussed,
removed and cleaned by waiter during and after the meal iscomplete. 
For sidewalk dining, restaurants will be eligible if they serve food at 
a counter and food is not customarily delivered to a table. Food is 
carried out by customer. 
At least one business owner felt the current eligibility outdoorseating standards shunned their business. “I strongly believe theproposed seating guidelines…[are] very short sighted,” said Karen 
Klemens, owner of Mother Moo Creamery. “The rules are based 
on what restaurants who have paper menus and a server. If youdon’t utilize these two items, you’re designated for the enhanceddining program which greatly reduces a restaurant’s ability to do 
business. As an establishment that appeals to everyone, why can’t 
I have adequate seating in front of my store?” Klemens inquired.
The enhanced dining Klemens mentions requires business owners 
to get written permission from next door businesses to allow forseating to be placed outside their establishments. 
Other owners are very happy and praised the city for this plan.
“This new outdoor space has brought in our regulars in surprisingrecord numbers and record numbers of new guests,” said WilliamKefalas, one of the owners of The Only Place In Town. “The newpatio spaces that have been created have been a great addition toour businesses, but also to our quaint community as a whole.” 
The parking concerns are something the City Council will addressas they look at this plan, as well as how to address issues thatMother Moo Creamery and similar businesses are facing with 
adequate seating. Pricing for permit fees will also be discussed. 
City Council is scheduled to meet two more times in July before 
going on Summer hiatus in the month of August. 
A FOND FAREWELL AND THANKS 
FOR 36 YEARS OF SERVING OUR 
COMMUNITY - FRANK RUBIO 
U.S. Postal Service carrier 
Frank Rubio is retiring 
after 36 years on the job, 
all in Sierra Madre. If you 
don't know him, he is the 
nicest guy you'd ever want 
to meet. 
He always has a smile, 
and a kind word for every-
one. He was that mailman 
who would check on you if 
he noticed your mail was 
piling up. 
In one case, after noticing 
a resident's mail that was 
accumulating, he knocked 
at the door. No answer. 
He and a neighbor then 
called the police. That call 
saved the woman's life. 
She had suffered a stroke 
and first responders were 
able to get her to the hos-
pital where she survived. 
Frank was the mailman 
that dogs did not chase -
they loved him, perhaps because he was known for helping find forever 
homes for stray dogs along his route. 
On Tuesday, approximately 50 residents came to the council meeting 
to honor and thank Frank along with the Mayor and City Council. So 
many tributes and stories, "He said a few words, and choked up when he 
spoke to us" , said resident Deb Sheridan. 
Thank you Frank for your service to our community. We will miss you.