MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
1/15/2008
CALL TO ORDER: 7:13 pm
Pledge of Allegiance: B. Thompson
Roll Call: 4601: G. Sund, T. Kelly; 4602: M. Duncan, S. Fuller; 4603.01: W.Olszewski,
K. Gibbs, 4603.02: S. Thomas, S. Lamb; 4610: B. Thompson, G. Campbell; 4611: M. Zack, A. Wasserman; 4612: G. Lewis, K. Baler; 4613: S. Goldman; L. Judson.
OFFICERS REPORTS:
Recording Secretary: M. Duncan—Motion to Approve Minutes, of November 20, 2007 by M. Zack, 2nd B. Thompson, Motion Carried. Motion to Approve Minutes of December 20, 2007 by S. Thomas, 2nd M. Zack. Motion Carried.
Treasurer’s Report: B. Thompson—Balance in account as of January 15 is $2,725.82.
Corresponding Secretary: M. Zack—(1) Letter to WAPAC with cc to CDC, and letter to WAPAC manager re approval of parking spaces from 7 to 9 spaces.
Vice Chair’s Report: S. Goldman—Executive Board met to set agenda for Council meeting. Thanks to Jerry Rhodes for setting up ATC website.
Chair’s Report: G. Lewis—Read a prepared statement recusing himself as Chairman pending the outcome of a personal matter that resulted in an arrest December 15.
S. Goldman will be acting Chair until matter is resolved.
GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS:
Altadena Sheriffs Station—Capt R. Blow (1) announced community camp-out. Mobile Unit is now in operation. (2) Thanked community for contributions of food and toys to Christmas drive. They were able to assist 250 families. (3) The Sheriffs Community Forum on the “State of Altadena” will be held January 29, 7:30 PM at the ACC. A forum on gangs and gang activity will be January 25 at the ACC. May 27 a forum on Identity Theft will be held. Experts will discuss the problem. T. Kelly asked Capt. Blow if he was aware of R. Pickens and his gang intervention program, NOW? He was not aware.
M. Zack asked if sheriffs could patrol Pocket Park area to prevent possible vandalism.
An irate citizen questioned Capt. Blow as to whether the department had a protocol
for deputies stopping citizens without cause. He stated he had been stopped on several occasions and knew of others who had been stopped for no apparent reason. Capt Blow invited him to come to the station to file a complaint. Sheriffs # (626) 798-1131.
California Highway Patrol—Off. Todd Workmann gave traffic stats: 30 collisions (DUIs, 1 injury). He introduced Officers Shane Hughes. Off. Primo will be the new traffic compliance officer. Off. Workmann reported that CHiPS for kids was a huge success, and thanked the community. CHP offering child seat installation free of charge.
New laws in effect: (1) no smoking car if child in car. (2) No cell phone in cars—except hands free set. Question asked re number of tickets being given out at Casitas/Altadena Drive.
Congressman Adam Schiff: Wm Syms—Announced the annual Arts Competition would be coming up soon. Also, a Youth Employment Fair coming soon. William can be reached at (626) 304-2727.
Senator Jack Scott: Jacquie Corby—Unable to be present. Report read by S. Goldman
noting that the Sacramento State Center for California Studies is currently accepting applications for the Capital Fellows Programs. And, the State is facing an approx. $14 Billion revenue shortfall requiring severe cuts in the current budget.
Assemblyman Anthony Portantino: Julienne Hinds, District Manager—Announced Jarvis Emerson has new position as Director of Jackie Robinson Center. She stated that the Legislature reconvenes January 7. She stated the Assemblyman tries to lead by example by refusing the usual perks: he drives his own car, has refused his salary, she mentioned the legislative fellowship program for grads from four-year colleges/universities. Dr. S. Thomas offered thanks for his visibility in the community. Office #(626) 577-9944.
Supervisor Michael Antonovich: Rita Hadjimanoukian—Announced Thursday’s Community Meeting at the ACC. She stated the Supervisor attended the Young Scholars program. Considering the use of goats in brush abatement. Office # (626) 356-5407
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Land Use Committee: S. Lamb—See Report. Motion by S. Lamb, 2nd K. Balder that Altadena Town Council accept the Board of Supervisors recommendation amending Title 22.44.127, the Altadena Community Standards District, and that a letter be sent to Supv Antonovich re acceptance of recommendation. Vote 8-2 to approve. Discussion by G. Sund. Question called by S. Thomas. Vote in favor 10, 2 opposed, 2 abstentions.Motion Carried. Regional Planning meeting set for January 16.
Traffic Committee: Ken Johnson—Not present.
Education Committee: K. Gibbs—Applications passed out at last meeting. Meeting for 2nd Wed., February 13. K. Gibbs to send out e-mails to old members inviting them to re-apply. W. Olszewski asked about revenue from filming.
Pasadena Youth Development Violence Prevention: T. Kelly—Meeting scheduled for January 24 in City Chambers. Funding so far: City of Pasadena, $50,000. PCC $10,000.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Helga Kuhn—Reported on Lincoln Crossing. Severe damage due to rains. Developer to look at extent of damage and repairs. Bank of America to open soon. Soul food restaurant going well.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Altadena Chamber of Commerce—No representative.
L.A. County Parks & Recreation—No representative.
Sheriffs Support Group—No Report.
Altadena Library—Barbara Pearson announced February as Black History Month. February 2 program to include various writers and story tellers.
Altadena NAACP—No representative.
CENSUS TRACT REPORTS:
4601: G. Sund—No report
T. Kelly—No report
4602: M. Duncan—No report
S. Fuller—Free dirt
4603.01: K. Gibbs—Suggested horseback riders riding at night use reflectors in order to
seen by drivers.
W. Olszewski—Board meeting at PUSD coming up.
4603.02: S. Thomas—Traffic on Fair Oaks much better. Thanks to Ken Balder for
attending Young Scholars program. Mentioned the affair held for elected
women in the community.
S. Lamb—He and S. Thomas to work on trash clean-up. Telephone # for S.
Thomas (636) 797-399-5007; S. Lamb (626) 797-6464.
4610: B. Thompson—No report
G. Campbell—No report
4611: M. Zack—Pocket Park fence up, mulch down, trees planted.
4612: K. Balder—Gave update on PUSD Management Audit. Recommendation: Board
training, technical training and implementation.
G. Lewis—No report
4613: L. Judson—No report
S. Goldman—Website up and running thanks to Jerry Rhodes.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
S. Thomas—Thanks to Council for support of Black History Month. Image Awards to be telecast.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn by S. Lamb, 2nd by S. Thomas. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted
Mabel M. Duncan, Recording Secretary