MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
7/16/2006
CALL TO ORDER: 7:10 PM
Pledge of Allegiance: S. Goldman
Members Present: 4602: M. Duncan, J. Chapman; 4603.01: D. Bridwell; 4603.02: S. Lamb; 4610: B. Thompson, B. Nwoye; 4611: T. Fuller, M. Zack; 4612: L. Hino, K. Balder; 4613: S. Goldman.
Excused Absences: J. Brown, S. Thomas, L. Judson.
Absent: D. Shackelford.
OFFICERS REPORTS:
Recording Secretary: M. Duncan-requested approval of May Minutes. Motion to Approve by B. Thompson, 2nd, L.Hino. Motion Carried. Request for approval of June 20, 2006 Minutes. Motion to approve, S. Lamb, 2nd, L. Hino, Motion Carried.
Treasurer's Report: B. Thompson-present bank balance $1,676.58.
Corresponding Secretary: M. Zack-(1) Board of Supervisors approved renewal of PAC and Project Redevelopment Area for next 20 years. (2) Congressman Adam Schiff's office is seeking names of candidates for the Angel Award (foster or adoptive parent(s).
Vice Chair's Report: No report.
Chair's Report: K. Balder-(1) read letter re PUSD Management Audit. (2) Election results reported by S. Lamb. Lots of volunteers, over 300 votes cast. New members voted to Council from Census Tracts 4601 - E. Sund; 4603.01 - W. Olszewski; 4611 - A. Wasserman; 4612 - G. Lewis. Returned to Council were: 4603.02, S. Thomas and
4610, B. Thompson. (3) T. Fuller stated her election statement was not in candidates book. S. Lamb apologized stating there was an error.
GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS:
Gang Tax Initiative: Capt. Gutierrez introduced Lt. Cherie Newman of Sheriffs Dept who spoke for the one-fourth cent sales tax increase to fight crime. Sales tax increase could generate $325 million annually. Funds would be distributed based on population, and would include a seven year renewal clause.
Congressman Adam Schiff: Teresa Lamb-Simpson seeking names for Angels and Adoption program award. Thanked J. Brown, C. Jake, T. Fuller, and L. Hino for their outstanding service to community as they leave the ATC.
Sen. Jack Scott: Jackie Corby-(1) "Canstruction" art competit;ion. Cans of food used to construct art works. Food to be distributed later to food bank. Art competition to be held Aug. 24 at the Westfield Fashion Square. (2) SB 148 was approved unanimously in the Senate. Going to Assembly Aug. 16 to determine fiscal impact. (3) Thanked out-going members of council for their service.
Supv. M. Antonovich: R. Hadjimanoukian-not present.
Altadena Sheriff's Station: Dept. S. Estrada-(1) announced National Nite Out at Farnsworth Park. (2) Neighborhood Watch groups to get new signs. (3) New Explorers group to meet July 19 at ACC.
California Highway Patrol-Todd Workman is new public affairs person for CHP. Gave traffic injury stats for June. Non-injury - 20, injury - 7.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Traffic Committee: K. Johnson-reported status of (1) Windsor/Woodbury, (2) Altadena Dr./Fair Oaks, (3) Left turn signal at Woodbury/Lincoln, (4) Fair Oaks/Harriet to be repaved, (5) CHP trailers (speed) available for asking, (6) bushes obstructing views
(7) speed bumps on Minoru, (8) traffic signal at Lincoln/Acacia.
Land Use: L. Hino-(1) re CUP R2005 03795, Ben Namkung and his attorney, Mr. Henningson presented new proposal to Council. New proposal based on condition of approval: W ill close down RJ's in favor of convenience store at 2211 N. Fair Oaks. Will adhere to all other conditions of approval. A number of residents vigorously oppose the convenience store and the sale of liquor. Motion by S. Lamb, 2nd, D. Bridwell stating that changes by Namkung not sufficient. Let Land Use recommendation stand. Motion Carried. Show of hands one abstention, one opposed. (2) Application for wireless facility CUP ????. Land Use recommendation that Council approve. Motion by S. Lamb, 2nd B. Thompson that Council approve. Vote unanimous.
Education Committee: J. Chapman-gave update. Proposed a letter from Council be presented at the next PUSD meeting. Motion to Approve by S. Lamb, 2nd B. Thompson. Friendly amendment by M. Zack that Council consult with community before taking any action. Motion Carried, vote unanimous.
Nominating Committee Report: M. Duncan, D. Bridwell-presented to Council for consideration a slate of names to the executive board for next year. Nominations of additional names to be presented at August meeting. Slate presented: K. Balder, Chair;
E. Sund, Vice Chair; M. Duncan, Recording Secretary; B. Thompson, Treasurer; and D. Bridwell, Corresponding Secretary.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Linda Thompson, Principal of Living Way School seeking a new location for their campus. Present school has 200 families. Wish to lease Noyes property for one year. Living Way is fully accredited K-8th grade. Darlene Simon, Pre-school director stated there are 100 children, 6 wks to 4 years, in the program.
Anthony Brown spoke on behalf of Living Way.
Rene Hinds spoke in support of Living Way Academy
Dr. David Fisher, Board member of Living Way seeking a recommendation from ATC to PUSD.
Bill Ezell spoke in support of school.
Monica Watts spoke to school problems relating to PUSD school sites.
Walter Martin wished to publicly decline position of alternate to the council.
Melody Comfort had suggestions for future elections, i.e., absentee voting, preelection voting, and three days allowed for voting.
Ron Carter objected to the way Nominating Committee handled the way names were selected to the executive board.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Hahamonga Park - M. Zack gave update on progress.
L.A. County Parks & Recreation Dept.: No report.
Altadena Chamber of Commerce: Roy Allen announced next meeting, Thurs., July 20.
Preparations being made for Old Days Parade.
ACTRWG: No report.
Sheriff's Support Group: M. Manning announced next of the concert series: July 29, Those Manning Boys; Aug 12, Altadena Big Band; Sept. 9, the Platters. Time: 7 PM.
Lincoln Ave. Development: Ron Carter-gave update on progress. Wants tagging of buildings to stop.
B. Thompson announced that May 20, the Board of Supervisor voted to extend the West Altadena PAC for the next 20 years. Motion made by L. Hino that B. Thompson continue to be Council's representative on the PAC. 2nd S. Lamb. Vote unanimous.
Elizabeth Morris of L.A. County Dept. of Public Works made presentation to Council re waste removal and waste haulers. For information call Eliz. Morris (626) 458-3533.
CENSUS TRACT REPORTS:
4601:
4602: M Duncan-No report
J. Chapman-No report
4603.01: D. Bridwell-No report
4603.02: S. Lamb-No report
4610: B. Thompson-No report
B. Nwoye-No report
4611: M. Zack-Update on Pocket Park. Film "Altadena" about Benjamin Eaton
is now complete.
T. Fuller-Farewell thank you to Council.
4612: 4612: K. Balder-Reported on speed bumps for Minoru.
4613: S. Goldman-No report
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
B. Nwoye made a Motion recommending ATC support Living Way Academy in their effort to lease space at Noyes elementary for one year 2nd S. Lamb. Motion was withdrawn by S. Lamb, tabled until August Council meeting.
S. Lamb made a Motion that Council write a letter to Altadena Chamber of Commerce and City of Pasadena requesting that Ed Bryant and Michael ZinZin be recognized for their contributions to the community. Motion Carried.
New Business-Continued
Seating of new members:
4601: Gene Sund
4603.01: Walter Olszewski
4611: Allan Wasserman
4612: George Lewis
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned: 10:40 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Mabel M. Duncan, Recording Secretary