MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
                          05/20/2008

 

 

CALL TO ORDER:  7:15 PM
Pledge of Allegiance:  B. Thompson
Roll Call:  4601: G. Sund;  4602: M. Duncan, S. Fuller;  4603.01:  K. Gibbs, 
W. Olszewski;  4603.02: S. Lamb, S. Thomas;  4610: B. Thompson, G. Campbell;
4611: M. Zack, A. Wasserman;  4612: G. Lewis;  4613: S. Goldman, L Graham (Alt.).
Excused absences:  K. Balder, T. Kelly, L. Judson.

OFFICERS REPORTS:
Recording Secretary:  M. Duncan called for approval of Minutes.  B. Thompson called for Motion to Approve, 2nd M. Zack.  Motion Carried.
Treasurer’s Report:  B. Thompson—bank balance as of May 19, 2008 is $$2,650.02.
Motion to Approve Treasurer’s report by S. Lamb, 2nd S. Thomas.  Motion Carried.
Corresponding Secretary:  M. Zack—“To Whom…” letter to Farm Fresh market in support.  Letter from Water and Power re ground water treatment plant in collaboration with JPL/NASA.
Vice Chair:  S. Goldman—No report.
Chair:  G. Lewis—No report.

GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS:
Altadena Sheriff’s Station:  Dep. S. Estrada announced Community Forum at ACC, June 12, 3:30 – 5:30 PM  and 7:00 – 9:30 PM.  Gave schedule of summer Concert in the Park series.  S. Goldman questioned Dep. Estrada about lack of response by Pasadena PD and  Altadena sheriffs to calls made to them.  Question of whose jurisdiction.
California Highway Patrol:  Off. Todd Workmann gave traffic stats for April —23 collisions, 2 DUIs.  206 citations issued mainly for seat belt violations.  May 3 DUI
checkpoint resulted in several arrests.  Beginning July 1, smoking in vehicle with a minor child will be an offense.
Congressman Adam Schiff:  No representative.  M. Zack reported that Rim of Valley legislation passed thanks to Congressman Schiff.
Senator Jack Scott:  No representative.
Assemblyman Anthony Portantino:  Adam Carter announced nominations being accepted for Women in Business award.  AB 8841—sex offender information to be posted on websites.  AB 1409 California community colleges—concurrent enrollment of high school seniors passed.  AB 2234 Breast Cancer Screening bill, mandatory screening for women of certain ages.  W. Olszewski asked about the probability of excusing children with disabilities from taking the HS exit exam.  M. Zack inquired about a derelict property at Mendocino/Santa Anita.  State budget deficit at approx. $15 billion.
Supervisor Michael Antonovich:  No representative. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Election Committee:  L. Graham gave report.
Land Use CommitteeS Lamb— Motion to appoint Land Use Committee chair Lamb to enter into discussion with LA Department of Regional Planning to study the extent of non-conforming issues existing businesses and the best way to globally resolve and abate enforcement until study is completed. 2nd by B. Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.   No decision made at this time.  A. Wasserman questioned the architecture plan of the new Scripps home..
WAPAC:  M. Zack reported Bill Johnson of CDC surprised that parts of Lincoln Ave. project in violation of terms and conditions of contract.  Much is up in the air re project.
Traffic Committee:  No Ken Johnson.
Education Committee:  K. Gibbs—Meeting May  14, Supt. Edwin Diaz and Binti Harvey present.  Next meeting June 11 at ACC.  Discussion followed.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Pat Wolfe—Arcadia, expressed concern over horses and traffic on Loma Alta.  Suggests additional enforcement of speed law.
Jennifer Lynn Bowes—Horse owner suggests speed bumps.
Serena Murillo—Running for judge of Superior Court June 3.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Altadena Chamber of Commerce—No rep.
L.A. County Parks & Recreation:  No rep.
Sheriff’s Support Group—M. Manning announced summer concert series.  1st concert of series June 14.

Community Announcements – continued
Altadena Library:  Pauli Dutton—Gave update of events.  Introduced Marsha Thompson, poetess and author, book tribute to Dr. Maya Angelou.  Gave a poem.  John Dean to appear at library, Monday, June 9 at 7:30 PM.  Gail Brandeis, Tuesday, June 17.
Lincoln Outreach:  No rep.
NAACP:  No rep.
Altadena Crest Trail Restoration Working Group:  No rep.

CENSUS TRACT REPORTS:
4601:   G. Sund
            T. Kelly—Steady stream of issues.
4602:   M. Duncan—No report.
            S. Fuller—No report.
4603.01   K. Gibbs—No report.
                W. Olszewski—(1) Loma Alta Park traffic issue, cannot have speed bumps on Loma Alta because it is an emergency roadway.  (2) Trash pick-up.  (3) CASHEE Test
(4) Where does money go when filming at schools? 
4603.02   S. Thomas—June 1, Pasadena Hilton, Pasadena Unified Schools scholars program students will be recognized at luncheon.
                S. Lamb—Motorcycle drag racing on streets.
4610:   B. Thompson—Letter from Five Acres.  Update re building effort across street.
            G. Campbell—No report.
4611:   A. Wasserman—Got rid of tractor trailer, called Sheriff’s Dept. Lt. Scott Young.
RJs liquor store supposed to close at 11 PM.
           M. Zack—Progress at pocket park.  Thanks to Supv. Antonovich.  Asking for volunteers to maintain park.  June 7, Altadena Heritage ???
4612:   L. Graham (alt.) C.R. Tillman did not show.
            G. Lewis—No report.
4613:   S. Goldman—No report.
            L. Judson—No report.

OLD BUSINESS:  G. Sund re trash pickup.  Bonus services and programs offered by franchise haulers.  W. Olszewski said people in his CT opposed to single provider
(exclusivity).  G. Sund appointed as committee chair for trash pickup. W. Olszewski to be co-chair.  Bring back recommendations to Council.
W. Olszewski raised question of where money goes that comes from filming.  S. Lamb stated money goes into an account for special projects.  W. Olszewki Motioned that letter be sent to District to find out about funds.  Discussion followed.   Show of hands vote taken—5 in favor of letter, 7 noes.  Motion lost.

 

NEW BUSINESS:
S. Lamb—Re discussion with Paul Novak and Lake Ave. parking.  Requested ATC write letter to Supv. Antonovich.  Discussion.  G. Sund recommended matter be referred back to Land Use to make report.  M. Zack stated new businesses – no parking.  Discussion.  S. Thomas offered friendly amendment that issue go to Land Use.  Show-of-hands vote—11 for, 0 opposed.  S. Lamb spoke to issue of non-conforming businesses.  Motion for letter to Supv. Antonovich.  W. Olszewski 2nd.  Discussion.  Three businesses considered non-conforming—Webster’s, Ronnies Automotive, Rancho bar.  S. Lamb withdrew motion.
Moment of silence observed for member of CT 4603.01, Evelyn Mosely, also for Senator Ted Kennedy. 

ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 10:18 PM

Respectfully submitted,
Mabel M. Duncan, Recording Secretary