SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022 Visit ttps://sgvmwd.com/water-conservation/#rebates for water savings rebates from our water district.W en a water conservation p ase as been declared, outdoor irrigation is pro ibited between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., regardless of season. Please visit our website to confrm irrigation ours.Permanent Water Conservation MeasuresCity Council recently approved year-round measures to encourage water conservation as a way of life in Sierra Madre.
Use of a hose to wash down patios, driveways and sidewalks is prohibited. Use a broom instead!
No operating ornamental fountains or water features, unless water is part of a recycled system.Restaurants, delis, and cafés will serve water upon request only. 
All water customers shall repair leaks in a timely manner.Avoid watering your lawn, landscape or turf in a wasteful manner.
No vehicle washing at home, unless you have a shut-off nozzle on your hose.Check and adjust your sprinklers frequently to prevent water runoff onto the sidewalk, house or street. 
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InSIDE THIS WEEK 
SECTION B 
Around San Gabriel 
Valley 
Education & Youth 
Best Friends 
Opinion 
Legal Notices 
Sports 
SECTION A 
Conversations... 2,3 
The Meadows at 
Bailey Canyon 
Sierra Madre News/
Calendar 
Pasadena/Altadena 
So. Pas./San Marino 
Arcadia/Monrovia/
Duarte News 
The Good Life 
Jan Greteman 626.975.4033 
lic #01943630 
Judy Webb-Martin 626.688.2273 
lic #00541631 
Katie Orth 626.688.0418 
lic #00942500 
webbmartingroup.com 
real estate 
SUNDAY, JUNE 19th 
We are Proud to announce the 
return of our very own 
Harry Shahoian 
CONCERT IN THE PARK | 6:00-8:00pm 
Memorial Park Bandshell 
222 West Sierra Madre Boulevard 
Please Join Us! 
Listed at $2,399,000 
471 Auburn Avenue | 471Auburn.com 
4 beds | 4 baths | 3,679 sqft | 11,179 sqft lot 
NEW PRICE 
Listed at $759,000 |Open Saturday & Sunday 2-4pm 
618 Fairview Avenue #111 | 618Fairview.com 
2 beds | 2 baths | 1,618 sqft 
JUST LISTED 
THE WEBB-MARTIN GROUP 
IS PROUD TO SPONSOR 
ELVIS IS BACK! 
SIERRA MADRE COMMUNITY 
FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANTS 
SIERRA MADRE, CA June 6: The Sierra Madre CommunityFoundation (SMCF) recently awarded the following grants to lo-
cal organizations: 
• The Sierra Madre Playhouse received a grant to help bringthe nearly 100-year-old theater into compliance with the Ameri-
cans with Disabilities Act (ADA), providing patrons with a safe,
accessible and pleasurable experience. The funds will be used to 
purchase and install ADA-compliant double doors at entry points. 
• The Sierra Madre Pioneer Cemetery received a grant to 
replace deteriorated benches used by family visiting loved ones,
as well as others visiting the cemetery. 
Combined with earlier grants, the SMCF has awarded more than 
$14,400 in grants this year to support local civic and community 
organizations, including the City of Sierra Madre’s Mt. Wilson 
Trail Kids Fun Run, Sierra Madre Search & Rescue and the Sierra 
Madre Public Library. 
“Through the generous giving of residents who participate in 
Community Foundation-sponsored events, along with individual 
donations, the board has increased its 2022 grants budget, provid-
ing more funding to support additional local organizations,” said 
Frank Moore, Community Foundation chair. 
Sierra Madre Community Foundation is singularly devoted to 
the Sierra Madre and solicits donations to support and enhance 
the community. In addition, the SMCF assists other Sierra Madre 
community groups in the collection and distribution of their 
funds that enable ongoing program support and continued op-
erations. Learn more at sierramadrefoundation.org. 
VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA 
HARRIS VISITS MONROVIA! 
Vice President Kamala Harris took time out of her busy schedule to 
visit Monrovia. Pictured above addressing the Summit of the Ameri-
cas. Story on page 8. Photo courtesy usoas.usmission.gov 
PETITION SIGNATURES 
CONFIRMED - MEASURE 
TO CHANGE MONASTERY 
ZONING TO APPEAR ON 
NOVEMBER BALLOT 
On June 6, 2022, the Los Angeles County Registrar/Recorder -
County Clerk certified that the petition proposed by Sierra Madre 
Residents Barbara Vellturo, Alexander Arrieta, and Gary Bacio, 
contained enough valid signatures to qualify for the November 8, 
2022 General Election Ballot. 
In the staff report submitted to city council for Tuesday's meet-
ing, Sierra Madre City Clerk provided the council with the fol-
lowing information:
".. three proponents submitted their intent to circulate a petition 
with the City Clerk's Office on January 25, 2022 for the purpose 
of changing the zoning of the Monastery parcel (Mater Dolo-
rosa) and any subdivisions of it, from Institutional to Hillside 
Residential Zone. 
Accordingly, the City Attorney prepared a ballot title and ini-
tiative summary, pursuant to Elections Code§ 9203. The pro-
ponents: Barbara Vellturo, Alexander Arrieta, and Gary Bacio 
submitted proof of publication of their intent to circulate an ini-
tiative to the City Clerk's Office on February 24, 2022 
The proponents submitted their completed petition to the CityClerk's Office on May 13, 2022. City Clerk Aguilar and two dep-
utized City Clerks conducted a prima facie sampling of the col-
lected signatures and subsequently forwarded the petition pages 
to the Los Angeles County Clerk's Office for a second analysis 
of the collected signatures. The Clerk's Office determined as 
follows: 
Number of signatures filed: 1,492 
Number of signatures found sufficient: 1,300 
The minimum number of signatures needed to qualify as a ballot 
initiative for a future election was 856 signatures. 
The proponents submitted their intent to circulate a petition with 
the City Clerk's Office on January 25, 2022 for the purpose of 
changing the zoning of the Monastery parcel (Mater Dolorosa) 
and any subdivisions of it, from Institutional to Hillside Residen-
tial Zone. 
Accordingly, the City Attorney prepared a ballot title and initia-
tive summary, pursuant to Elections Code§ 9203. The propo-
nents: provided the city with a proof of publication of their intent 
to circulate an initiative to the City Clerk's Office on February 24,2022 
The completed petition was submitted to the City Clerk's Of-
fice on May 13, 2022. City Clerk Aguilar and two deputized CityClerks conducted a prima facie sampling of the collected signa-
tures and subsequently forwarded the petition pages to the Los 
Angeles County Clerk's Office for a second analysis of the col-
lected signatures, which the county confirmed on June 6th. 
On Tuesday's city council agenda the council will be presented 
with the qualified citizen petition for the Measure and staff is 
requesting direction regarding the now qualified petition. 
The council is being asked to consider the following options:
1. adopt the initiative ordinance, without alteration 
2. submit the initiative, without alteration, at the November 
8, 2022 general municipal election;
3. call for a Special Election to be held before November 8, 
2022 and submit the initiative to a ballot at an upcomingSpecial Election; 
4. direct the City Attorney to prepare a report pursuant toElections Code§ 9212. 
The meeting will be held on June 14, 2022 at 5:30pm in City Hall 
Chambers. 
S. Henderson/MVNews 
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022 Visit ttps://sgvmwd.com/water-conservation/#rebates for water savings rebates from our water district.W en a water conservation p ase as been declared, outdoor irrigation is pro ibited between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., regardless of season. Please visit our website to confrm irrigation ours.Permanent Water Conservation MeasuresCity Council recently approved year-round measures to encourage water conservation as a way of life in Sierra Madre.
Use of a hose to wash down patios, driveways and sidewalks is prohibited. Use a broom instead!
No operating ornamental fountains or water features, unless water is part of a recycled system.Restaurants, delis, and cafés will serve water upon request only. 
All water customers shall repair leaks in a timely manner.Avoid watering your lawn, landscape or turf in a wasteful manner.
No vehicle washing at home, unless you have a shut-off nozzle on your hose.Check and adjust your sprinklers frequently to prevent water runoff onto the sidewalk, house or street. 
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$Pacifc tandard ime: no irrigation between 9 a.m. and @ p.m$Pacifc aylight ime: no irrigation between ¥ a.m. and ¥ p.m.0or more measures and tips, visit cityofsierramadre.com/conservationVOLUME 16 NO. 24VOLUME 16 NO. 24 
InSIDE THIS WEEK 
SECTION B 
Around San Gabriel 
Valley 
Education & Youth 
Best Friends 
Opinion 
Legal Notices 
Sports 
SECTION A 
Conversations... 2,3 
The Meadows at 
Bailey Canyon 
Sierra Madre News/
Calendar 
Pasadena/Altadena 
So. Pas./San Marino 
Arcadia/Monrovia/
Duarte News 
The Good Life 
Jan Greteman 626.975.4033 
lic #01943630 
Judy Webb-Martin 626.688.2273 
lic #00541631 
Katie Orth 626.688.0418 
lic #00942500 
webbmartingroup.com 
real estate 
SUNDAY, JUNE 19th 
We are Proud to announce the 
return of our very own 
Harry Shahoian 
CONCERT IN THE PARK | 6:00-8:00pm 
Memorial Park Bandshell 
222 West Sierra Madre Boulevard 
Please Join Us! 
Listed at $2,399,000 
471 Auburn Avenue | 471Auburn.com 
4 beds | 4 baths | 3,679 sqft | 11,179 sqft lot 
NEW PRICE 
Listed at $759,000 |Open Saturday & Sunday 2-4pm 
618 Fairview Avenue #111 | 618Fairview.com 
2 beds | 2 baths | 1,618 sqft 
JUST LISTED 
THE WEBB-MARTIN GROUP 
IS PROUD TO SPONSOR 
ELVIS IS BACK! 
SIERRA MADRE COMMUNITY 
FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANTS 
SIERRA MADRE, CA June 6: The Sierra Madre CommunityFoundation (SMCF) recently awarded the following grants to lo-
cal organizations: 
• The Sierra Madre Playhouse received a grant to help bringthe nearly 100-year-old theater into compliance with the Ameri-
cans with Disabilities Act (ADA), providing patrons with a safe,
accessible and pleasurable experience. The funds will be used to 
purchase and install ADA-compliant double doors at entry points. 
• The Sierra Madre Pioneer Cemetery received a grant to 
replace deteriorated benches used by family visiting loved ones,
as well as others visiting the cemetery. 
Combined with earlier grants, the SMCF has awarded more than 
$14,400 in grants this year to support local civic and community 
organizations, including the City of Sierra Madre’s Mt. Wilson 
Trail Kids Fun Run, Sierra Madre Search & Rescue and the Sierra 
Madre Public Library. 
“Through the generous giving of residents who participate in 
Community Foundation-sponsored events, along with individual 
donations, the board has increased its 2022 grants budget, provid-
ing more funding to support additional local organizations,” said 
Frank Moore, Community Foundation chair. 
Sierra Madre Community Foundation is singularly devoted to 
the Sierra Madre and solicits donations to support and enhance 
the community. In addition, the SMCF assists other Sierra Madre 
community groups in the collection and distribution of their 
funds that enable ongoing program support and continued op-
erations. Learn more at sierramadrefoundation.org. 
VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA 
HARRIS VISITS MONROVIA! 
Vice President Kamala Harris took time out of her busy schedule to 
visit Monrovia. Pictured above addressing the Summit of the Ameri-
cas. Story on page 8. Photo courtesy usoas.usmission.gov 
PETITION SIGNATURES 
CONFIRMED - MEASURE 
TO CHANGE MONASTERY 
ZONING TO APPEAR ON 
NOVEMBER BALLOT 
On June 6, 2022, the Los Angeles County Registrar/Recorder -
County Clerk certified that the petition proposed by Sierra Madre 
Residents Barbara Vellturo, Alexander Arrieta, and Gary Bacio, 
contained enough valid signatures to qualify for the November 8, 
2022 General Election Ballot. 
In the staff report submitted to city council for Tuesday's meet-
ing, Sierra Madre City Clerk provided the council with the fol-
lowing information:
".. three proponents submitted their intent to circulate a petition 
with the City Clerk's Office on January 25, 2022 for the purpose 
of changing the zoning of the Monastery parcel (Mater Dolo-
rosa) and any subdivisions of it, from Institutional to Hillside 
Residential Zone. 
Accordingly, the City Attorney prepared a ballot title and ini-
tiative summary, pursuant to Elections Code§ 9203. The pro-
ponents: Barbara Vellturo, Alexander Arrieta, and Gary Bacio 
submitted proof of publication of their intent to circulate an ini-
tiative to the City Clerk's Office on February 24, 2022 
The proponents submitted their completed petition to the CityClerk's Office on May 13, 2022. City Clerk Aguilar and two dep-
utized City Clerks conducted a prima facie sampling of the col-
lected signatures and subsequently forwarded the petition pages 
to the Los Angeles County Clerk's Office for a second analysis 
of the collected signatures. The Clerk's Office determined as 
follows: 
Number of signatures filed: 1,492 
Number of signatures found sufficient: 1,300 
The minimum number of signatures needed to qualify as a ballot 
initiative for a future election was 856 signatures. 
The proponents submitted their intent to circulate a petition with 
the City Clerk's Office on January 25, 2022 for the purpose of 
changing the zoning of the Monastery parcel (Mater Dolorosa) 
and any subdivisions of it, from Institutional to Hillside Residen-
tial Zone. 
Accordingly, the City Attorney prepared a ballot title and initia-
tive summary, pursuant to Elections Code§ 9203. The propo-
nents: provided the city with a proof of publication of their intent 
to circulate an initiative to the City Clerk's Office on February 24,2022 
The completed petition was submitted to the City Clerk's Of-
fice on May 13, 2022. City Clerk Aguilar and two deputized CityClerks conducted a prima facie sampling of the collected signa-
tures and subsequently forwarded the petition pages to the Los 
Angeles County Clerk's Office for a second analysis of the col-
lected signatures, which the county confirmed on June 6th. 
On Tuesday's city council agenda the council will be presented 
with the qualified citizen petition for the Measure and staff is 
requesting direction regarding the now qualified petition. 
The council is being asked to consider the following options:
1. adopt the initiative ordinance, without alteration 
2. submit the initiative, without alteration, at the November 
8, 2022 general municipal election;
3. call for a Special Election to be held before November 8, 
2022 and submit the initiative to a ballot at an upcomingSpecial Election; 
4. direct the City Attorney to prepare a report pursuant toElections Code§ 9212. 
The meeting will be held on June 14, 2022 at 5:30pm in City Hall 
Chambers. 
S. Henderson/MVNews 
PALMDALE $539,999 TEMECULA $625,000 SIERRA MADRE $1,100,000 
4 bed 3 bath 1,948 sf 
3 bed 2 bath 1,689 sf 
3 bed 
1.5 bath 1,282 sf 
Pool Home on large corner lot with 
Single Level Home with Open 
Traditional Home with Remodeled 
gated RV access. 
Floorplan in Temeku Hills 
Kitchen and Mountain Views