MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
8/15/2006
CALL TO ORDER: 7:08 PM
Pledge of Allegiance: A. Wasserman
Members Present: 4601: E. Sund, D. Shackelford; 4602: M Duncan, J. Chapman; 4603.01:
W. Olszewski; 4603.02: S. Lamb; 4610: B. Thompson, B. Nwoye; 4611: M. Zack,
A. Wasserman; 4612: K. Balder, G. Lewis; 4613: S. Goldman, L. Judson.
Excused Absences: D. Bridwell, S. Thomas, P. Fallahee.
Chairman Balder announced the passing of Councilmember, Jackie Fennessy and asked for a
moment of silence in her memory.
Dr. Eric McCalla presented his argument against having the Fair Oaks liquor store.
OFFICERS REPORTS:
Recording Secretary: M. Duncan asked for approval of July Minutes. Motion to Approve by
B. Thompson, 2nd by S. Goldman. Motion Carried.
Treasurer's Report: B. Thompson - bank balance currently at $1, 916.39.
Corresponding Secretary: M. Zack - (1) letter from J. Scanlon re: a place for kids to skate.
(2) Letter from Supv. Antonovich to Dr. Clark, PUSD, re Eliot Hi for a continuation school.
Residents strongly opposed. (3) Five Acres - CUP on progress of new construction. (4) Letter
from J. Downey re historical preservation home. (5) Letter from Supv. Antonovich re safety
at intersection of Lincoln Ave/Woodbury Rd. Left turn signal not feasible at this time. Signal
to be at Calaveras or Acacia. No signal on Fair Oaks.
Vice Chair's Report: No report.
Chair's Report: K. Balder spoke of management audit for PUSD. Selected vendor is Gibson
Consulting Firm. Audit to begin on Monday.
Nominating Committee Report: W. Olszewski Motioned that S. Lamb's name be
submitted as Vice Chair. 2nd M. Zack. Proxy votes from S. Thomas and D. Bridwell
submitted to approve slate as presented at the July meeting. Question whether proxy votes are
legal according to By-Laws. Clarification of By-Laws by M. Manning. W. Olszewski claimed
he was not notified of Nominating Committee's slate. Amended Motion to Approve slate
with S. Lamb as Vice Chair made by B. Thompson. 2nd , Motion Carried. New slate of
officers: K. Balder, Chair; S. Lamb, Vice Chair; M. Duncan, Recording Secretary; D. Bridwell,
Corresponding Secretary; B. Thompson, Treasurer.
GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS:
Congressman Adam Schiff: Teresa Lamb-Simpson - announced pamphlets available to a
federal job fair for careers in U.S. Government (626) 304-2727.
Senator Jack Scott: Jackie Corby - announced Women in Business Awards luncheon at
Castaway's in Burbank. Recipient is Brandy Merrill Armstrong, a local artist. Announced
Sen. Scott's State of the State address will be at October meeting. SB 148 near passage.
Supv. M. Antonovich: R. Hadjimanoukian - unable to attend.
L.A. County Sheriff's Department-Altadena: Deputy S. Estrada gave update on crime stats.
Questions asked re hours of sheriffs in Altadena.
California Highway Patrol: Todd Workman new spokesperson. Gave stats: 13 noninjury
accidents, 2 injury. No fatalities. (626) 296-8100.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Traffic Committee: K. Johnson - not present
Land Use: L. Hino - See Report: (1) CUP R2005-02261 renewal of permit. Land Use
Committee recommends Council send letter of approval. (2) CUP R2006-01540 -
recommends Council send a letter to Regional Planning Commission expressing approval.
(3) R2006-01863 - recommends approval of application by Paul Roberts. Motion to
Approve three Land Use recommendations by S. Lamb, 2nd by M. Zack. Motion Carried.
Names of Land Use Committee members are as follows: T. Shackelford, E. Sund,
R. Carter, S. Thomas, D. Bridwell, S. Haussler, C. Tillmon, G. Lewis, S. Goldman,
S. Lamb, B. Thompson, E. McCalla.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Altadena Library: B. Pearson - (1) announced recall by State library of toy dogs and cats
given to children. (2) Poetry readings at Bob Lucas Library (3) Annual report for discal year.
L.A. County Parks & Recreation Dept: (1) L. Martinez, Supervisor at Farnsworth Park
introduced (??) Mercado, new supervisor or new gym. Gave update on all new programs. Date
scheduled for opening, September 11. (2) Horse show for Altadena in October. For more
information, call L. Martinez (626) 798-1173, between 8:30 - 5 PM.
Altadena Chamber of Commerce - Not present.
ACTRWG - Not present.
Sheriffs' Support Group: M. Manning - announced next in concert series - Valerie King
August 26, and the Platters, September 9.
Lincoln Outreach: R. Carter not present. B. Thompson reported all is well.
Pasadena Neighborhood Coalition - Dale Trader, Chair of organization. Over 20 associations
represented. Joint resolution adopted August 14 to be presented to PUSD. Resolution read to
ATC members. He is asking Council's support. Meeting to present resolution, August 22.
Motion to Approve Paragraphs 9, 10 &11 of Joint Resolution made by J. Chapman. 2nd by
S. Lamb. Show of hands - vote unanimous.
CENSUS TRACT REPORTS:
4601:
4602: M. Duncan - no report
J. Chapman - no report
4603.01: W. Olszewski asked why NIA Charter School cannot get Edison school for their
school site?
4603.02: S. Lamb made Motioned that Council send a letter to PUSD to ask what steps
necessary for NIA to obtain a PUSD property. 2nd D. Shackelford. Motion carried.
4610: B. Thompson thanked all who came out to support denial of the liquor store.
Census Tract Reports:
4610: B. Nwoye expressed concern over cigarette ad on the property of Mobile Station
owner at Fair Oaks/Woodbury. Motion by B. Nwoye that a letter be sent to owner
to remove cigarette ad. No 2nd. Motion died.
4611: A. Wasserman wants more information about proposed Altadena School District.
M. Zack contacted Pamela Thornton re getting rid of trash receptacle in front of
Property. (2) Film about history of Altadena/Pasadena - a gala affair. (3) Copies of
DVD to library.
4612: G. Lewis - no report.
K. Balder - speed bumps on Minoru.
4613: S. Goldman - no report
L. Judson - no report.
OLD BUSINESS:
Education Committee meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at ACC. Open to public.
NEW BUSINESS:
S. Lamb spoke of possibility of building a skate park.
B. Nwoye announced T. Shackelford resigned as alternate. New alternate at next meeting.
Motion to have an orientation meeting for new members. 2nd by M. Zack. It was decided
that matter be discussed at Executive Board meeting.
B. Nwoye to chair ad hoc committee at community meeting re cigarette ad.
W. Olszewski suggested ATC have a booth at the Old Fashion Day Parade. $50 to have
a booth, to inform the community of what the Council does. Motion by W. Olszewski,
2nd by S. Lamb. Motion Carried.
S. Lamb concerned about businesses on Lake Ave, Ronnie's Automotive, that when
property changed hands, it was out of compliance with County codes. Motion to form a
joint committee with Chamber of Commerce to study zoning and parking on Lake
Ave. made by S. Lamb, 2nd M. Zack. Motion Carried.
B. Nwoye Motioned to write a letter to ABC reporting Johnny's is operating without aLiquor license. 2nd by S. Lamb. Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Mabel M. Duncan, Recording Secretary