MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
1/16/2007
CALL TO ORDER: 7:03 PM
Pledge of Allegiance: B. Thompson
Members Present: 4601: G. Sund; 4602: M. Duncan, J. Chapman; 4603.01: D. Bridwell, W. Olszewski; 4603.02: S. Lamb, S. Thomas; 4610: B. Thompson, Alt. G. Campbell;
4611: M. Zack, A. Wasserman; 4612: K. Balder, G. Lewis; 4613: L. Judson, S. Goldman.
Excused Absences: D. Shackelford, B. Nwoye.
OFFICERS REPORTS:
Recording Secretary: M. Duncan-Asked for Motion to Approve December 19 Minutes. Motion to Approve by S. Lamb. W. Olszewski had a change and requested that it be made part of the Minutes. S. Lamb Amended his Motion to include change (see attached). B. Thompson, 2nd to Amended Motion. Motion Carried.
Treasurer's Report: B. Thompson-Current bank balance is $2,247.64.
Corresponding Secretary: D. Bridwell- Letter from L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca promised a review for a full service Sheriff Station in Altadena. Would like to meet with Council at a later date.
Vice Chair's Report: S. Lamb: Reported on Executive Board meeting. Discussed rules for Minutes.
Chair's Report: K. Balder-(1) Film "Eaton's Water" to be shown at ACC, January 22 at 7 PM. Free. (2) Announced Altadena Chamber of Commerce banquet, January 26, 5:30 PM at Altadena Country Club. (3) Chairman Balder read and presented the Council's Proclamation to L. Hino for her dedicated service to Altadena.
Congressman Adam Schiff: Teresa Lamb-Simpson-(1)Announced the Congressman's appointment to the Appropriations Committee. (2) Woman of the Year event coming up, forward suggestions to (626) 304-2727.
Senator Jack Scott: Jackie Corby-Not present - ill.
Supervisor M. Antonovich: Rita Hadjimanoukian-Stated plans are underway for the a grand opening of the Lincoln Ave. project.
Altadena Sheriff's Station: Capt. Joe Gutierrez -(1) Reported on ABC liquor stores; few minor violations. (2) Crime stats in 2006: Home burglaries serious problem, usually daytime. Area patrols to significantly increase with additional units. Please call Station if any suspicious people observed in area.
Dep. Sam Estrada-Neighborhood Watch pamphlets available upon request at Sheriffs Station.
California Highway Patrol: Todd Workmann, Public Affairs Officer, (1) Gave traffic stats. In December 17 collisions. (2) Announced 3 - 4 more officers on patrol daily since January 1. Dispatched to areas where most complaints. (3)Toys left over from Christmas drive distributed among elementary schools. (4) Free driving instruction to teens
California Highway Patrol - Continued
wanting a driver's permit-call (626) 296-8100. (5) Demonstrated hand-held radar gun used to clock and ticket speeders.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Traffic Committee: Ken Johnson-Not present
Land Use: G. Sund-Nothing to report. Stated Planning Commission to approve study of properties designated R2, R3, and R4.
Education Committee: G. Lewis-Meeting not until January 24. 7-11 Committee to submit report to PUSD. G. Lewis read set of Resolutions in response to 7-11 Report
stating 7-11 Report was flawed. S. Lamb Motioned to adopt the G. Lewis Resolutions. 2nd W. Olszewski. After lengthy discussion, Lamb Amended the Motion replacing the word "Prayer" with "Request." 2nd W. Olszewski. S. Thomas Moved to Table Motion pending outcome of PUSD meeting. Hand count of Council members, nine votes to Table. Table Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
L. Hino-Thanked Council.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Community Outreach/Lincoln Crossing: R. Carter-(1) Reported market opening.
(2) BJR Postal Copy Center to open end of month. (3) Building 3 currently being erected. (4) New Security Co. hired. (5) Thanked Star News reporter for article written of market opening.
L.A. County Parks & Recreation: No report.
Altadena Chamber of Commerce: No report.
Altadena Sheriffs Support Group: M. Manning-No report.
Altadena Library: Roberta Lauderdale head of literacy program. Introduced two from the Americorp Literacy Program-Gwen Paisley, Christian Rosales. Free tutoring workshop offered.
Altadena NAACP: S. Thomas-(1) Thanked community for participation in MLK Day program. (2) Thanked Sheriffs Dept. for assistance. (3) Announced Altadena NAACP and Pasadena NAACP will jointly present a Candidates Forum for PUSD Board candidates, February 24, 9AM - 12 PM.
CENSUS TRACT REPORTS:
4601: E. Sund-No report
4602: M. Duncan-No report..
J. Chapman-No report
Census Tract Reports - Continued
4603.01: D. Bridwell-Met with owners and vendors of Lincoln Ave/Altadena Dr.
property. Owners and vendors want quality mall at this location.
W. Olszewski-(1)Great time at NIA opening. Urges all to visit school
(2) Little League tryouts end of month. (3) Commented on upcoming forum
on February 24.
4603.02 S. Lamb-No report
S. Thomas-No report
4610: B. Thompson-No report
G. Campbell(Alt.)-Gave update on changes at John Muir
4611: M. Zack-(1) MLK celebration on "little roundtop." (2) Twenty-four Coastal
Live Oak trees to be planted on Fair Oaks between Woodbury/Altadena Dr.
(3) Contractor chosen for Pocket Park. (4) Update on Scripps Home.
(5) Altadena's history tomorrow.
A. Wasserman-Met with RJ's owners with S. Lamb. Second meeting
scheduled for January 24 along with S. Lamb and M. Zack.
4612: G. Lewis-reported on auto burglaries in neighborhood.
K. Balder-No report
4613: S. Goldman-No report
L. Judson-No report
OLD BUSINESS:
M. Zack-(1) Status of webmaster. If no volunteers, consider hiring someone. W. Olszewski volunteered and appointed co-chair of website committee with Jerry Rose.
(2) G. Sund-Re changes in bylaws. To be distributed by Recording Secretary.
NEW BUSINESS:
M. Zack announced Army surplus property in Arroyo up for sale. (1) Zack Motioned that Council write letter to City of Pasadena supporting recommendation that property be used for an Art and Environmental Education Center. 2nd S. Thomas. Discussion led by S. Lamb to reject Motion. Motion defeated. (2). K. Balder Motioned to write letter to Capt. Bill Dance to express Council's appreciation for job CHP is doing. 2nd S. Thomas. Motion Carried. (3) W. Olszewski invited community to attend meeting to meet/greet Charles Bryant, Architect.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting Adjourned 9:30 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Mabel M. Duncan, Recording Secretary