A special session was held on Thursday, September 16, to decide the fate of 
“The Meadows at Bailey Canyon” project on the grounds of the Monastery 
at Mater Dolorosa. 
It has been a grueling process for the Planning Commission, City Council, 
and the developers at New Urban West, with a ton of pushback from the 
community to the point of a ballot measure to appear in November for a 
vote. 
After years of rumors and many months of discussions, revisions, gridlock, 
and some raised voices, The Planning Commission approved the project 
with some agreed-upon modifications by the developers on August 18,2022 (Resolutions 22-10, 22-11). The City Council is now faced with the 
following actions: 
1. Certify the Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
2. Adopt CEQA Findings of Fact 
3. Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 
4. Approve amendments to the General Plan and Land Use 
Map to change the project site from Institutional to Single-FamilyResidential 
5. Approve the Lot Line Adjustment. 
There are also actions under City Council Ordinance 1461 and Plan-
ning Commission Resolution 22-11, which are the following: 
1. Approve amendments to the Zoning Code and ZoningMap to change the project site from Institutional to Single-FamilyResidential 
2. Approve the Specific Plan 
3. Approve the Development Agreement. 
The project plans include building 42 residential houses and a 3-acre 
recreation park open to the public. Those for the project say it will be 
good for the Passionists as the money from purchasing these homes 
will help finance the well-being of the retired priests, and the new 
homeowners will be consumers and taxpayers within Sierra Madre. 
In addition, the homes will be energy and water efficient, there is a 
plan for water retention, parts of the property will remain as open 
space, and the community will benefit from the park. 
Those community members against the project still maintain that 
water usage will be an issue, drought conditions, fire danger, block-
ing views of the hillside, noise, removal of trees, privacy, and in-
creased traffic concerns. A few community members successfully 
obtained enough signatures to get an Initiative Measure which will 
appear on the General Election Ballot on November 8. If the mea-
sure passes, the zoning at the Monastery parcel and any subdivisions 
would change from Institutional to Hillside Residential, spoilingMater Dolorosa’s future building ambitions for possible a shrine, ex-
panded retreat area, and gardens or paths. 
It has been a battle in this community for some time, and the Cityfears the possible legal repercussions if this Measure passes in 
November. 
To a packed house, City Attorney Aleks Giragosian and Jonathan 
Frankel of New Urban West, Inc., gave presentations during the 
public hearing. Giragosian highlighted the legal responsibilities of 
all parties and summarized the Planning Commission recommenda-
tions and changes initiated. Frankel provided some background on 
New Urban West’s homebuilding history and was available to answer 
questions throughout the discussion by City Council, which lasted 
over an hour. 
After a short recess, community members had their chance to comment, 
and there was no shortage of takers speaking for and against “The Mead-
ows” project. Public comment lasted just about an hour before a second 
break was needed, and then it continued for another 20 minutes before it 
came back to City Council for a vote. 
But, instead of a vote, the public and developers were handed yet another 
cliffhanger, as Mayor Gene Goss and Council Members requested more 
time to review the information before and extend this public hearing to 
another date where they will tackle the eight action items at hand. 
The meeting will resume on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. (See below) 
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 
VOLUME 16 NO. 38VOLUME 16 NO. 38 
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Charming Duplex located close to 
Old Town Monrovia. 
ALHAMBRA $1,200,000 
3 bed 2 bath 2,032 sf 
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern in 
Historic Alhambra Hills 
SIERRA MADRE $1,100,000 
3 bed 1.5 bath 1,282 sf 
Traditional Home with Remodeled 
Kitchen and Mountain Views 
webbmartingroup.com 
real estate 
x beds | x baths | x,xxx sqft. 
Jan Greteman 626.975.4033 
lic #01943630 
Judy Webb-Martin 626.688.2273 
lic #00541631 
Katie Orth 626.688.0418 
lic #00942500 
We continue to be so appreciative of all our clients 
whom we have been able to support. Despite 
everything, we are NEVER too busy to support you. 
Feel free to reach out to any of us with questions 
about the market and/or if you are interested in 
moving forward with selling or buying a home. 
Listed for $829,000 | 601EDelMar.com 
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Scarecrow Festival 
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL 
The arrival of fall in Sierra Madre means it is time for the 
Scarecrow Festival. Please celebrate the season with us by 
building a scarecrow and enjoying all the creative Sierra 
Madre scarecrows. You will be able to see them in person or 
in the online gallery. 
Kits will be available September 1st 
Please register your scarecrow by September 27th 
Maps available online or in the office October 5th 
Presented by Creative Arts Group 
Register 
Here 
City of Sierra Madre 
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 
To: All Residential Households in the City of Sierra Madre 
From: The City of Sierra Madre 
Subject: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 
AND ZONE CHANGE AND SUBSEQUENT LAND USE MAP AND 
ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS, SPECIFIC PLAN, LOT LINE 
ADJUSTMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AND CERTIFY AN 
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPROVE RELATED 
MITIGATION MEASURES AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR A 
PROPOSED 42 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION 
Project Location: 700 North Sunnyside Avenue 
This notice serves to inform you that the City Council will be continuing their Special 
Meeting Public Hearing on the date, time, and the location described below regarding a request 
to construct up to 42 single-family detached residential units on approximately 17.30 acres of the 
property owned by The Congregation of the Passion, Mater Dolorosa Community referred to as 
“The Meadows at Bailey Canyon.” 
The City Council will consider project applications to certify the Environmental Impact 
Report (EIR) and adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, approve amend-
ments to the update the General Plan and Land Use Map to change the project site from Institutional 
to residential low density, and update the Zoning Code and Zoning Map to change the project site 
from Institutional to Single-Family Residential Specific Plan Overlay, approve the Lot Line Adjust-
ment, and approve the Development Agreement. Application approval may be made pursuant to 
applicable findings for each independent action.
The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s website at www.cityofsierramadre.com, 
on Foothills Media website at http://www.foothillsmedia.org/sierramadre and broadcast on Gov-
ernment Access Channel 3 (Spectrum). The Brown Act provides the public with an opportunity 
to make public comments at any public meeting. Public comment may also be made by e-mail to 
PublicComment@CityofSierraMadre.com by 3 PM on the day of the meeting. For further informa-
tion on this subject, please contact the Planning and Community Preservation Department at (626)
355-7138. 
DATE AND TIME OF HEARING PLACE OF HEARING 
City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre 
City Council Special Meeting City Council Chambers 
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 
(Hearing begins at 5:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 
All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect 
thereto. 
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: State law requires the preparation of an EIR for projects 
that have the potential for environmental impacts. Public Resources Code Section 21002 requires 
that an EIR identify the significant effects of a project on the environment and provide measures 
or alternatives that can mitigate or avoid these effects. The EIR evaluates the environmental effects 
associated with the development of the project and discusses the manner in which the project's 
significant effects can be reduced or avoided through the implementation of mitigation measures or 
feasible alternatives to the proposed project. 
APPEAL: If in the future anyone wishes to challenge the decision of the City Council in court, one 
may be limited to raising the issues that were raised or presented in written correspondence deliv-
ered to the City Council at, or before, the scheduled public hearing. For further information on this 
subject, please contact the Planning and Community Preservation Department at (626) 355-7138 
WE SHALL NEVER FORGET 
“THE MEADOWS” NOW IN HANDS OF CITY COUNCIL 
Special meeting held to decide the fate of Mater Dolorosa and surrounding community By Kevin McGuire 
The Sierra Madre Police and Fire Departments, along with members of the community gathered at 6:45 am on September 11, 2022 to 
honor those who lost their lives as a result on the Twin Towers in New York. It was also honoring all first responders for their service 
during the crisis. This year marked the 21st anniversary of the event. Photo by Dirk Bolle 
After a short recess, community members had their chance to comment, 
and there was no shortage of takers speaking for and against “The Mead-
ows” project. Public comment lasted just about an hour before a second 
break was needed, and then it continued for another 20 minutes before it 
came back to City Council for a vote. 
But, instead of a vote, the public and developers were handed yet another 
cliffhanger, as Mayor Gene Goss and Council Members requested more 
time to review the information before and extend this public hearing to 
another date where they will tackle the eight action items at hand. 
The meeting will resume on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. (See below) 
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 
VOLUME 16 NO. 38VOLUME 16 NO. 38 
MONROVIA $799,000 
DUPLEX 1 bed 1 bath Each 
Charming Duplex located close to 
Old Town Monrovia. 
ALHAMBRA $1,200,000 
3 bed 2 bath 2,032 sf 
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern in 
Historic Alhambra Hills 
SIERRA MADRE $1,100,000 
3 bed 1.5 bath 1,282 sf 
Traditional Home with Remodeled 
Kitchen and Mountain Views 
webbmartingroup.com 
real estate 
x beds | x baths | x,xxx sqft. 
Jan Greteman 626.975.4033 
lic #01943630 
Judy Webb-Martin 626.688.2273 
lic #00541631 
Katie Orth 626.688.0418 
lic #00942500 
We continue to be so appreciative of all our clients 
whom we have been able to support. Despite 
everything, we are NEVER too busy to support you. 
Feel free to reach out to any of us with questions 
about the market and/or if you are interested in 
moving forward with selling or buying a home. 
Listed for $829,000 | 601EDelMar.com 
601 East Del Mar Blvd, #405 | Pasadena 
Open House: Saturday & Sunday 2-4pm 
2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,405 sqft 
JUST LISTED 
Scarecrow Festival 
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL 
The arrival of fall in Sierra Madre means it is time for the 
Scarecrow Festival. Please celebrate the season with us by 
building a scarecrow and enjoying all the creative Sierra 
Madre scarecrows. You will be able to see them in person or 
in the online gallery. 
Kits will be available September 1st 
Please register your scarecrow by September 27th 
Maps available online or in the office October 5th 
Presented by Creative Arts Group 
Register 
Here 
City of Sierra Madre 
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 
To: All Residential Households in the City of Sierra Madre 
From: The City of Sierra Madre 
Subject: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 
AND ZONE CHANGE AND SUBSEQUENT LAND USE MAP AND 
ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS, SPECIFIC PLAN, LOT LINE 
ADJUSTMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AND CERTIFY AN 
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPROVE RELATED 
MITIGATION MEASURES AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR A 
PROPOSED 42 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION 
Project Location: 700 North Sunnyside Avenue 
This notice serves to inform you that the City Council will be continuing their Special 
Meeting Public Hearing on the date, time, and the location described below regarding a request 
to construct up to 42 single-family detached residential units on approximately 17.30 acres of the 
property owned by The Congregation of the Passion, Mater Dolorosa Community referred to as 
“The Meadows at Bailey Canyon.” 
The City Council will consider project applications to certify the Environmental Impact 
Report (EIR) and adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, approve amend-
ments to the update the General Plan and Land Use Map to change the project site from Institutional 
to residential low density, and update the Zoning Code and Zoning Map to change the project site 
from Institutional to Single-Family Residential Specific Plan Overlay, approve the Lot Line Adjust-
ment, and approve the Development Agreement. Application approval may be made pursuant to 
applicable findings for each independent action.
The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s website at www.cityofsierramadre.com, 
on Foothills Media website at http://www.foothillsmedia.org/sierramadre and broadcast on Gov-
ernment Access Channel 3 (Spectrum). The Brown Act provides the public with an opportunity 
to make public comments at any public meeting. Public comment may also be made by e-mail to 
PublicComment@CityofSierraMadre.com by 3 PM on the day of the meeting. For further informa-
tion on this subject, please contact the Planning and Community Preservation Department at (626)
355-7138. 
DATE AND TIME OF HEARING PLACE OF HEARING 
City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre 
City Council Special Meeting City Council Chambers 
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 
(Hearing begins at 5:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 
All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect 
thereto. 
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: State law requires the preparation of an EIR for projects 
that have the potential for environmental impacts. Public Resources Code Section 21002 requires 
that an EIR identify the significant effects of a project on the environment and provide measures 
or alternatives that can mitigate or avoid these effects. The EIR evaluates the environmental effects 
associated with the development of the project and discusses the manner in which the project's 
significant effects can be reduced or avoided through the implementation of mitigation measures or 
feasible alternatives to the proposed project. 
APPEAL: If in the future anyone wishes to challenge the decision of the City Council in court, one 
may be limited to raising the issues that were raised or presented in written correspondence deliv-
ered to the City Council at, or before, the scheduled public hearing. For further information on this 
subject, please contact the Planning and Community Preservation Department at (626) 355-7138 
WE SHALL NEVER FORGET 
“THE MEADOWS” NOW IN HANDS OF CITY COUNCIL 
Special meeting held to decide the fate of Mater Dolorosa and surrounding community By Kevin McGuire 
The Sierra Madre Police and Fire Departments, along with members of the community gathered at 6:45 am on September 11, 2022 to 
honor those who lost their lives as a result on the Twin Towers in New York. It was also honoring all first responders for their service 
during the crisis. This year marked the 21st anniversary of the event. Photo by Dirk Bolle