MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
                          04/15/2008

 

CALL TO ORDER:  7:08 PM
Pledge of Allegiance:  K. Balder
Roll Call:  4601: G. Sund, T. Kelly;  4602: M. Duncan, S. Fuller;  4603.01:  K.Gibbs,
W. Olszewski;  4610: B. Thompson, G. Campbell;  4612: G. Lewis.
Excused Absences:  S. Thomas, S. Lamb, A. Wasserman, M. Zack, S. Goldman,             L. Judson.

OFFICERS REPORTS;
Recording Secretary:  M. Duncan—Motion to Approve March Minutes G. Sund,           2nd K Balder.  Motion Carried.
Treasurer’s Report:  B. Thompson—Bank balance as of April 15, 2008 is $2,650.02.
Corresponding Secretary:  M. Zack – Excused absence.
Vice Chair’s Report:  S. Goldman—Excused absence.
Chair’s Report:  G. LewisNo report.

 

GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS:
Altadena Sheriff’s Station:  Dep. Estrada reported that four children went to Sacramento for four days, saw Assemblyman A. Portantino,  attended the San Francisco Youth Conference.
G. Sund reported that sheriffs are to patrol the Cobb estate on a regular basis.
W. Olszewski inquired about the summer concerts.
California Highway Patrol:  Off. Todd Workmann:  Reported collisions: 14  non injury,  3 DUIs and 3 injury.
Congressman Adam Schiff:  No representative.
Senator Jack Scott:  No representative.
Assemblyman Anthony Portantino:  Adam Carter new representative for Pasadena/ Altadena area.  Announced that Saturday,  May 10 from 11 AM – 1 PM, meeting to discuss issues relating to foster care youth at All Saints Church.
Supervisor Michael Antonovich:  No representative.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Land Use:  No report.  S. Lamb – Excused  absence.
WAPAC:  No report.  M. Zack – Excused absence
Traffic Committee:   K. Johnson:  See report for details.
Eduction Committee:  No report.
Pasadena Youth Development Violence Prevention:  T. Kelly—Reported Pasadena City Council to form an ad hoc committee in place of the present committee.
Altadenans For St. Elizabeth Church:  Steve Escobar spoke regarding T-Mobile tower. Distributed packets of materials outlining the state laws.  50 people attended meeting at Regional Planning.  Possible other sites for service would be the golf course or utility pole.  Request that vote go back to Land Use for consideration and  use of another less obtrusive site.

Committee Reports – Continued

Altadenans for St. Elizabeth Church--continued
T. Kelly questioned T-Mobile’s strategy.  G. Sund motioned the issue be returned to Land Use.  2nd T. Kelly.  Motion Carried.  W. Olszewski mentioned a connection between the mobile towers and the bee population..

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. Hampo Nazerian of 183 E. Palm  presented a plan for the formation of an Armenian Christian school at the above site.  Pre school thru high school, starting with a small number  of students.   Stated an outreach program had been held on April 4.  He introduced the president and board members to the Council.  W. Martin (Alt.) asked if school would be Armenian only.  S. Fuller questioned  the proposed number of students and the impact of traffic during the times of 7:30 AM and 4 PM.  The CUP has not yet been filed, but will be shortly.  The school’s present site is located at 2501 N. Maiden Lane.
Carole Sharkey—Expressed opposition to cell tower that is proposed at St. Elizabeth’s Church.  She presented photos showing tower to be too close to offices and children’s
 play yard.
Marc Fisichella—of Altadena Neighborhood Alliance wants a review of the proposed tower and its impact on community.  Requests it be reviewed by Land Use Committee.
L.A. County Public Works, John Bodenchak—Announced Earth Day at the Las Flores Debrtis Basin, April 23, 9 AM.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Altadena Chamber of Commerce:  No representative.
L.A. County Parks Department:  Penny Daniels—Announced fund raiser event April 26 at Loma Alta Park.  Funds to go for park events.  Registration for summer programs call (626) 398-5451.
Sheriff’s Support Group:  Mike Manning—Concert series to begin June 14.  For information,  e-mail address: www.altadenasheriffs.org
Altadena Library:    Dale Lacasella, President, Board of Trustees,  announced a public meeting for April 28, 7 PM.  Process to begin work on library—needs  assessments, trends, needs, etc. 
Barbara Pearson, www.altadena library.org.  Announced showcase April 15 – 30.  (1) exhibit of children’s artwork,  (2) poetry and cookies event, Saturday, April 19, 2 – 4 PM.
(3) El Dia Los Libros, April 28, 1 PM, celebrating Latin America at Bob Lucas Library 2556 Lincoln Ave.
Lincoln Outreach:  No representative.
Altadena NAACP:  No representative

CENSUS TRACT REPORTS:
4601:   G. Sund—No report
            T. Kelly—Complaints about curb painters.  County business license required.
                             Curbs USA acting illegally.  Call (626) 338-9515.
4602:   M. Duncan—No report
            S. Fuller—Robbie Johnson and crime reports.
4603.01: W. Olszewski—(1) Reported on trash pick-up.  People want choice.  (2) Fire
season coming.  To investigate use of goats for brush removal.
             K. Gibbs—Education Committee meeting, April 16, 7 PM at ACC.  Sat in on expulsion hearings.  Letter from young lady in neighborhood  expressing concern for horseback riders riding after dark.  Very difficult to see.  Suggests some kind of lighting for safety.
4610:   W. Martin (alt)—No parking signs at Jackson school.  Asked for letter to Farm                      Fresh market re  pickup of shopping carts littering streets. 
             G. Campbell—No report.
4612:    G. Lewis—No report.

OLD BUSINESS:
G. Sund presented copy of election rules.  (1) Made Motion that election rules be adopted.  2nd T. Kelly.  Motion Carried.  Election Chair (??).  G. Sund Motioned that application deadline be May 13, 5 PM.   2nd K. Gibbs, Motion Carried. Candidates forum May 20.  Election date June (??).   (2) Issue regarding trash pickup,    G. Sund responded by giving options.  W. Olszewski suggested that discussion of carriers be placed on next agenda.

NEW BUSINESS:
W. Martin Motioned that a letter be sent to Farm Fresh market asking them to police shopping carts in  the community.  2nd  by W. Olszewski.  Discussion followed.        T. Kelly in favor of Motion.  Hand count – 5 for,   3 opposed. Motion Carried.

ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn  B. Thompson, 2nd G. Sund.  Motion Carried
Meeting adjourned:  9:03 PM

Respectfully submitted
Mabel M. Duncan, Recording Secretary