MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
                           5/15/2007

 

CALL TO ORDER:  7:04 PM

Pledge of Allegiance:  J. Chapman

Roll Call:  All members present.

Excused absence:  D. Shackelford

 

OFFICERS REPORTS:

Chairman Balder asked Council to observe a moment of silence in honor of Marie Adamson who passed away.  A tree planting to be held at Altadena Elementary, June 6.

Recording Secretary:  M. Duncan - Minutes approved with corrections (see attached).

Treasurers Report:  B. Thompson - Bank balance total $2,484.17 as of May 15.

Corresponding Secretary:  D. Bridwell - (1) Regional Planning re Altadena Standards. 

(2) April 30, Supv Antonovich met with Altadena Standards Committee.  (3) L.A. Unified School District, Fay Cowart retirement party.  Proclamation for June 27.

(4) Public hearing re Coffee Gallery, Wed. June 13, at Hall of Records.  (5) Request for help to plant Oak trees on Fair Oaks.  Contact M. Zack.

Vice Chair's Report:  S. Lamb - Executive Committee met May 8, to plan agenda.  All members present.  W. Olszewski, guest.

Chair's Report:  K. Balder - (1) Responded to Regional Planning letter.  Meeting Saturday, commitment from Supv. Antonovich re implementation of Hillside Ordinance.  (2) Update of PUSD Audit done by Gibson  & Associates.  Will continue to meet to monitor progress.

Election Committee Chair: J. Bissner - Elections June 9, 10 AM - 3 PM.  Polling sites:  Gordy's, Websters, Patty Cakes, Farm Fresh Market, Altadena Library.

Candidates presented statements:

4601:  Timothy Kelly, professor.

4602:  Sara Fuller, Pasadena Beautiful.

           Justin Chapman, incumbent for 2nd term.  Focus on education.

4603.01:  Roland Trevino, disqualified.

4603.01:  Keith Gibbs: focus on schools, liquor stores.

4603.02:  Matt Littell, neighborhood advocacy.

4610:  Gene Campbell, area improvement

4611:  Michele Zack; incumbent, environment issues.

4611:  Jerry Rhodes, community issues.

4612:  Laura Graham, preserve Altadena culture.

           Ken Balder, incumbent.

           Peter Bonner, crime abatement, emergency preparedness

4613:  Lori Judson, preserve quality of life

 

GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS:

 

L.A. County Sheriffs Station - Altadena:  Capt. R. Blow reported  burglaries and vandalism in area.  May 16, at 10 AM, ACC, improve communication between PUSD

and community.  Give 30 day review.  Staff changes, parks and schools security.

Governmental Reports - Continued

Dep. S. Estrada and Dep. Gabriel working with at-risk kids in intervention programs.  Donations welcome.  Jazz concerts begin June 2.  Family events.

Congressman Adam Schiff:   William Sims announced Coffee with the Congressman at Jerry's Joint.

Senator Jack Scott:  Jacquie Corby on vacation.

Assemblyman:  Anthony Portantino - Jarvis Emerson announced Women in Business Luncheon.  Applications for summer internships available.

Supv. Michael Antonovich:  Rita Hadjimanoukian - Veterans Day event, May 26, Arcadia County Park.  Trail Ride, June 10, Placerita Canyon Nature Center.  Toxic Waste round-up, June 23, Rose Bowl.  

California Highway Patrol:  Off. Todd Workmann (Lt. McDermott) spoke of  traffic enforcement around schools, truck parking on streets.  Traffic stats for April:  23 traffic accidents, (21 noninjury, 3 injury).  Fatal accident  at Ganesha/Mendecino.  Any questions/information to report:   tworkmann@chp.ca.gov.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Altadena Crossing:  Ron Carter - need more community support for businesses.  Every 3rd Saturday of each month, a jazz concert.  First concert May 19.  Series of 4.

Land Use Committee:  G. Sund - re 2399 N. Fair Oaks, Triad Development presented concept for  49 homes, sale price range about $500,00 -  $600,000.  .

Claire smith - Fair Oaks village.com stated project in right direction

Rosalina  Rodriguez - in favor

G. Sund,  Chair stated Committee approved.  Motioned Council to issue letter to Planning Dept  to approve project.  2nd S. Thomas.  Discussion:  W. Olszewski - too many units, too crowded, voted no.  M. Zack - appreciated effort, wished to engage public.  G. Campbell wants something to go to schools.  S. Lamb  said traffic being dropped on Ventura, is against.  B. Thompson, project in CT 4610, supports project.  S. Thomas in favor.

Roll call vote:  9 yes, 3 no's.  Motion Carried.

Traffic Committee:  K. Johnson - absent.  K. Balder gave report. Street paving on Altadena Drive to begin June, 2007.  Truck parking may be eliminated.

Education Committee:  Kim Kenne  (see Page 3, following Census Tract reports).

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Pete Soelter, PUSD, music programs in schools.  Pasadena All Star Band invited to participate in New Year's Day parade in London.  7-day event.  Tour planned to many interesting places in England.  Approx. 72-80 students, 40 scholarships.  Soelter urging Council to write letter of Support.  Sierra Madre passed Resolution 07-021 in support of project.

 

Public Comment - Continued

B Olszewski - literacy in schools in bad shape.

Monica Watts:  Management Audit.  Education is a priority.  More structure and support from Council needed.

 

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Altadena Chamber of Commerce:  No report

Sta Monica Mountains Conservancy - Lauren Markel introduced self.  He can be reached at Lauren@altadenafoothills.org.

L.A. County Parks & Recreation:   No report

Sheriffs Support Group:  M. Manning  announced 9 concerts scheduled in summer concert series.

Altadena Library:  No report

San Gabriel Regional Center for People with Developmental Disabilities:  Keith Penman.  Presented information re programs/resources available to people who need them.  Mr.Penman can be reached at  (919) 868-7515.

 

CENSUS TRACT REPORTS:

4601:  G. Sund - No report

4602:  J. Chapman - Re concerns of  Mrs. Grubbs who reported  several businesses

               operating illegally on Loma Alta between Lake and Fair Oaks.

          M. Duncan - No report

4603.01:  D. Bridwell - Traffic problems.  Reminder, this is fire season.

                W. Olszewski - Accident at Chaney Trail/Loma Alta.  Loma Alta Park ?

4603.02:  S. Lamb - Visit a particular liquor store.

                S. Thomas - Gang activity increasing.  Bright Futures Scholarship

               Luncheon June 3.  All 5 high schools represented.

4610:  B. Thompson - No report.

           G. Campbell - No report.

4611:  M. Zack - Pocket Park at altadenawatershed.org.  Wants community to get 

                on board with water conservation.

4612:  G. Lewis - Smoke shop.

           K. Balder - No report.

4613:  L. Judson - No report.

           S. Goldman - No report

 

Kim Kenne: Reported from Education  Committee that Management Audit Committee to continue to meet to ensure implementation of audit recommendations.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

W. Olszewski motioned that letter be sent to school board stating they were at meeting:  Justin, Walter, Sandra.  2nd S. Lamb.  Motion died.

 

(THIS PART OF OLD BUSINESS WAS REPLACED BY AN UNANIMOUS VOTE (INCLUDING KEN BALDER AND DENNIS BIDWELL) OF THE ALTADENA TOWN CONCIL AT THE JUNE 19,2007 MEETING TO ATTACHED CORRECTIONS SHEETS.)

NEW BUSINESS:

Motion by S. Lamb that letter be sent to PUSD requesting they meet with Sheriffs Dept.   2nd S. Thomas.  Friendly amendment by G. Lewis to include CHP.  Accepted.  Motion Carried.

ADJOURNMENT:

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted

Mabel M. Duncan, Recording Secretary