MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
                          12/19/2007

 

 

CALL TO ORDER:  7:05 PM
Pledge:  Gene Campbell
Roll Call:  4601: G. Sund, T. Kelly;  4602: M. Duncan, S. Fuller; 4603.01: W. Olszewski,              K. Gibbs; 4603.02: 4603.02: S. Thomas, S. Lamb; 4610: B. Thompson, G. Campbell;
4611: M. Zack, A. Wasserman; 4612: G. Lewis, K. Balder; 4613: S. Goldman; L. Judson.

OFFICERS REPORTS:
Recording Secretary:  M. Duncan—Motion to Approve November 20th Minutes deferred to next Council meeting.
Treasurer’s Report:  B. Thompson—Bank Balance as of December 19 is $2,647.53.
Corresponding Secretary: M. Zack—No outgoing correspondence.  PUSD Administrative Services Report available for review.
Vice Chair’s Report: S. Goldman—Set agenda.
Chair’s Report: G. Lewis—(1) Reported on meeting with PUSD Board.  Expressed desire  to continue working relationship with Board.  (2) Chair appointed K. Gibbs as chair of  newly formed Education Committee. 
Dr. S. Thomas presented the 2007-2008 group of  students in Student Scholars Program at Marshall Fundamental School.  Introduction by Michelle Fennessy (granddaughter of Jackie Fennessy, former ATC member).  Scholars Program open to all high school students in the PUSD.  Students mentored by community leaders.  In June, group will go the Washington, D.C. for seven days.  Motion by S. Thomas that Council  proclaim February, 2008 as Scholars Month.  2nd by S. Goldman  Motion Carried.

GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS:
Altadena Sheriffs Station—Dep. Sam Estrada reported trailer is up and running.  Food and toy drive to continue until Friday.  (1) Drive to service approximately 250 families.  Most supportive among the schools was Franklin Elementary, Principal Caroline Bermudas.   (2) S. Goldman commented on auto burglaries in Altadena.  Honda and Acuras autos of choice.  (3) A. Wasserman commented on home burglaries.  Suggested  home alarm systems.  Call Dep. Estrada if concerned about alarm systems.
California Highway Patrol—Off.  Todd Workmann gave November traffic stats:  28 collisions, 18 non-injury, 7 injury.  No fatalities, 3 DUIs.  CHiPs toy drive going well.
Congressman Adam Schiff:  Wm. Syms unable to be present,  reported by S. Goldman.
Senator Jack Scott:  Jacquie Corby not able to be present. 
Assemblyman Anthony Portantino:  Jarvis Emerson announced Open House, 5:30-7:30 PM, December 20, 215 N. Marengo.  Bring toy for toy drive.
Southern California Edison:  David A. Ford, Regional Manager for Edison,  spoke of Edison’s new  project at Mt. Wilson..  Introduced Engineers Scott Lacy and Roger Schultz who gave a general overview of project which will upgrade television and radio facilities.   Motion by S. Lamb to expedite permit for Edison’s project2nd by S. Goldman.  G. Sund recommended that it be tabled pending public input.  Motion tabled until next meeting.

 

Governmental Reports—Continued
Supervisor Michael Antonovich:  Rita Hadjimanoukian—Announced a Community Meeting for January 17, 9 AM, ACC  re Edison project.  Stated Supervisor’s office will do everything it can to expedite CUP.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Land Use Committee:  S. Lamb—Meeting January 8, 7 PM.  Discussion of R2 and R3 zoning as agenda items.
Traffic Committee:  K. Johnson—Not present.
Education Committee:  Chair K. Gibbs—Forming new committee.  Suggests two representatives from each CT participate on committee. Distributed application forms..
Pasadena Youth Development Violence Prevention Program:  T. Kelly asked Rita if County has had any discussion re funding for this program?  Pilot breakfast to be held at Community Education Center, MPR, 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., 8-9:30 AM.  Program to reach out to gangs, via Ricky Pickens.  Looking for funding to hire a consultant.  S. Lamb asked who decided Altadena needed a consultant on youth violence?

PUBLIC COMMENT:
R. Carter—Save date, January 19.  Mentoring and Partnership  for Youth Development Program luncheon at Brookside, 11:30-2:00 PM.
Altadena Chamber of Commerce:  D. Colliflower—Announced  Dr. S. Thomas as Citizen of the Year Award recipient, January 25,  Altadena Town & Country Club.
L.A. County Parks & Recreation:  P. Daniels—Announced Christmas parties to be held at Loma Alta and Farnsworth Parks, 4-7PM. 
Sheriff’s Support Group:  M. Manning—Wished everyone Happy Holidays.  Drive safely!!.
Altadena Library:  No representative.
Lincoln Outreach Program:  R. Carter—(1) Announced awardees CUPs.???  (2)Loss totals  increased from 7 to 9.  (3) Reduction of 37 parking spaces.
Altadena NAACP:  B. Bigby—Jubilee, January 13 at Metropolitan Baptist Church.
Sta Monica Mountains Conservancy:  No report.

CENSUS TRACT REPORTS:
4601:  G. Sund—No report
           T. Kelly—Signage on street.
4602:  M. Duncan—No report.
           S. Fuller—Reported grafitti on entire wall at Farnsworth Park.
4603.01:  K. Gibbs—Condolences to Robinson Family.  Charter Schools (Nia &       
                Rhythms.  Fence at Lincoln/Altadena Dr.

  1. Olszewski—Happy Holidays.  Fire on lot in CT.

4603.02:  S. Lamb—Greetings & Happy Holidays.  Construction on Fair Oaks.

4603.02:  S. Thomas—Holiday greetings.  Traffic complaints.
4610:  G. Campbell—John Muir Chess Club won chess tournament.  No press coverage. 
           B. Thompson—Happy Holidays!
4611:  M. Zack—Pocket park under construction.  Plants and trees by December 31.
           RJs Liquor has changed appearance.  Owner is working hard to improve image.

  1. Wasserman—Grand theft autos serious problem.  Home burglaries up.  Need

more Sheriff personnel.  “Where can I go?”
4612:  K. Balder—Happy Holidays!
           G. Lewis—No report.
4613:  L. Judson—No report.
           S. Goldman—No report.

OLD BUSINESS:
B. Thompson officially resigned seat on PAC.   Chairman Lewis moved to appoint 
G. Campbell as PAC replacement.  S. Goldman 2nd.  Discussion:  B. Thompson expressed disappointment at lack of participation of E. Altadena.  He opposes G.
Campbell as replacement.  Motion by K. Balder that Council take a vote by show of hands:   5 in favor of Campbell,   8 opposed.
S. Lamb nominated W. Martin, 2nd W. Olszewski.  Motion withdrawn.
B. Thompson nominated G. Sund, 2nd L. Judson.  Sund declined. 
T. Kelly motioned to nominate M. Zack,  2nd B. Thompson.  Zack accepted.  Vote by show of hands was 9 Yes, 4 No.
B. Thompson Motioned to vote on two CUPS—Lincoln Crossing:  7-9 Units.
                                                                                 3 additional parking spots.
Discussion.  S. Lamb motioned that Regional Planning approve plan.  M. Zack 2nd.
Decision:  Steve and Michele to write letter to Regional.  Table issue re CUP for Edison.

NEW BUSINESS
None

ADJOURNMENT:
Dr. Thomas asked Council to observe a moment of silence for Christian Uriah Bruce, son of Brandelyn Amie, Manager, Channel 55 & 56.
Adjournment:  9:40 PM

Respectfully submitted

Mabel M. Duncan, Recording Secretary