MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
4/17/2007
Roll Call:
Members Excused absent:
Duncan, Campbell, Lewis, Goldman. All others present.
Prior Meeting Min.
Approved Feb. & March Min. W/ corrections by Walter (Will be placed in book). Motion Lamb, Second Thomas, unan.
Treasurers Report :
Ending Balance: $2462.22
Correspondence:
Letters from Prior month sent by Bridwell. Gene Campbell sent a letter to Chair requesting membership to LUC from C.T. 4610. Tim Kelly sent a letter to the Chair requesting membership to LUC from C.T. 4601. NAACP joint Pasadena/Altadena chapter meet & greet for PUSD Supe Diaz announced. Copy of letter from Supervisor Antonovich congat. Markel on appointment to Santa Monica Mt. Conservancy Regional Planning, notice of meeting on Mixed Use Ord. April 25, Hall of Records Rm. 150. Flier from Sharon Warfield of C.D.C. notifying that Lincoln Crossing has opened and what biz. Are there.
Vice Chair's Report:
Described Exec meeting.
Chairman's Report:
The Chair read a proposed Proclamation to the Foothill Assoc. Realtors declaring April 2007 Fair Housing Month. Moved by Lamb. Second Chapman, unan.
The Chair introduced Grace Andrus of the La Crecenta Town Council who explained to the ATC and Altadena public the recent change to County governance to transfer responsibility for day to day operations of LAC from BOS to a un elected appointed County Chief Executive Officer. Discussion of possible effects, and possible actions to counter.
LACSD
Cpt.Blow still in his 30 day assessment period. Will be changing how crime is reported to ATC, will have more detail on specific crimes. Shares our concerns school traffic safety, also concerned school emergency reaction plans. Meeting w/ school principals. Walked through parks, look good.
CHP-
Officer Workman Last month 33 collisions, 7 involving injury. There will be 3 DUI checks in Altadena this year. New signs erected in commercial zones restricting overnight parking. Issued 5 tickets to comm. trucks near Lincoln and Altadena Dr. Has been examining schools. Very unsafe actions by parents. CHP visiting schools. Wrote 109 tickets @ schools, could have written many more. CHP will be working w/Schools on efforts to educate parents about student safety.
Problem W/ Lincoln & Acacia- one way not being observed, dangerous.
Supervisor Antonovich's Office:
No report
Assemblyman Portantino's Office:
Jarvis Emerson announced the April 25 "Denim Day" protests againt rape
Cong. Schiff:
Note taker has no notes on this- HELP
Project Area Committee:
PAC Chair Broadous shared that funds were available to any Altadena business who hire hard core unemployable youth through the Foothill Employment & Training Connection (818 677 2170) Up to $3000.00 per employee is available.
ATC Elections:
Jamie Bissner 2007 Elections Chair. Election to be June 9,2007. Deadline applications May 8, application plus $25 plus statement. May (15) ATC meeting is forum. Candidates must be present @ forum. Gordy's, Websters, Altadena Main Library polling places. More polling places if we have enough volunteers. Election from 10a.m.-3p.m.
LUC:
1885 Lake, cell tower @ St. Elizabeth's. Moved to recomend approval by Sund, second Thompson. Discussion about Cell Tower damage to bee population. Passed 5-4
2612 Lincoln (Whitworth Ranch AKA Hope manner) Plan to demolish historic buildings and replace with 54 senior units @ 450 Sq.Ft each. The LUC was not well disposed, no action on this item was taken.
2299 Fair Oaks will be heard at May meeting. 49 town homes
New multi family design standards will be discussed at the May 1 2007 LUC meeting and LUC will make a recommendation, also will be heard at a special Regional Planning Meeting at Altadena Community Center May 3, 7p.m.
Carolyn Sikes, Dr. Sahee Altadena Animal Hospital will be heard @ LUC June meeting
Dutch Oven Bakery will be moving to the old Pacific Electric Power plant Building and serve lunch and dinner. Jazz on weekends.
Traffic Committee:
Requested reconfiguration of Altadena Drive repaving schedule in order to better accomodate schools.
Education Committee:
No Report
Public Comment:
Bonita Ossefski spoke about PUSD consolidation of schools leading to increased traffic problems and technology without responsibility can destroy the planet.
The following speakers spoke against the PUSD effort to force Nia Charter School and Rhythms of the Village to share the Edison campus: Niema, Anoche, Pat Huff, Tommy Martin, Dwain Chase, Nalo Stewart, Khafra Bradley, Nehanda Sanofa-Ra, Brandilyn Ame, Bonita.
Dr. Eric McCalla spoke about commercial diesel trucks invading all of Altadena and the need for CHP enforcement throughout town.
Parks:
Penny Daniels explained the Parks summer recreation program and passed out applications, thanked Supervisor Antonovich for new swings at Loma Alta, Cinco De Mayo equestrian program. L.L. Season opening pancake breakfast.
SSG:
Mike Manning outlined this years summer Jazz series.
Chamber of Commerce:
Steve Lamb explained that the ACC Board of Directors had voted to end the OFD parade and seek other events to attempt to improve the business community of Altadena.
Lincoln Crossing Outreach:
Ron Carter representing Dorn Platz-Work on building 3 taking place. Advertising to hire workmen in the Pasadena Journal, through word of mouth and informal community contacts. The list is bigger every day. Dorn Platz conducting business marketing campaign for LC web site to be updated. May 19th an opening event, 4-7 jazz band.
Bennard Gillison of the WADC board invited members to a bus trip to show other developments and "how these things work out"
New Business:
Moved by Ken Balder, second by Thompson, letter to Alex Murry thanking him for taking a hold of the Altadena Town Council web site. Unan.
Moved by Thomas, second Lamb, Altadena Town Council send letter to PUSD board opposed to co use of Edison campus by Nia and Rhythms. Poorly thought out, problematic, infringes on Charters as granted, send two representatives, Olszewski & Chapman to next PUSD board meeting w/ letter to represent. Unan.