MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
                          03/18/2008

 

CALL TO ORDER:  7:08 PM
Pledge of Allegiance:  T. Kelly
Roll Call:  4601: G. Sund, T. Kelly;  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,
Approved Absences:  K. Balder, L. Judson.

OFFICERS REPORTS:
Recording Secretary:  M. DuncanMotion to Approve February Minutes by S. Lamb, 2nd, S. Thomas.  Motion Carried.
Treasurer’s Report:  B. Thompson—Bank balance as of March 18 is $2,270.82.
Corresponding Secretary:  M. Zack—No correspondence, no report.
Vice Chair’s Report:  S. Goldman—Discussion re business cards.  Motion by S. Goldman that Council pay for members business cards.  2nd W. Olszewski;.  S. Lamb stated that members had paid for own cards in the past.  Discussion followed.  Motion by S. Goldman  amended to state that first-time order cards be paid for out of Council funds. 2nd by M. Zack.  Call for Question—9 in favor, 3 opposed.  Motion Carried.
Chair’s Report:  G. Lewis—Read statement that the charges against him had been dropped, and he was reinstating himself as Chair.

GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS:
Assemblyman Anthony Portantino dropped by to say hello to the Council.  (1)  He is sponsoring a Bill that will place foster kids in private homes.  (2) He stated the Concurrent Enrollment Bill for high school students is moving ahead.  His home phone number is (818) 952-3432.  (3) He spoke of the 16 Billion dollar  deficit and the cuts being made to education.  California now ranks 44th in nation in what it spends per pupil.
Meeting Thursday eveing, 7 – 9 PM at Mckinley to discuss education issues.
LA County Fire Department:  Stephanie English—Community Services Representative. Announced an Emergency Expo, Saturday, April 12.  LA has an Explorer Program open to youth 15 to 21.  G. Campbell stated that John Muir has an Explorer program, also.
Altadena Sheriff’s Station:  Capt. Blow unavailable.  Lt. Young reported for him.  He  introduced Sgt. Yolanda Palomo, the Station’s new liaison officer.  Announced the forum
on Gangs,  Thursday, 7 – 9 PM, ACC, to be presented by Sheriff’s Officer, Al Palais.
California Highway Patrol:  Officer Todd Workmann—Gave stats for February:  27 collisions, 1 fatality.  Two visitors from Cal Trans, traffic engineers, informed the Council of a new traffic flow system.  Meters  are being installed at on-ramp entrances to freeways to control traffic flow.
Congressman Adam Schiff:  Wm Syms—(1) Presented to Dr. S. Thomas a Congressional Record placque for her outstanding services.  (2) Meeting, March 26 at Metropolitan Baptist Church.  April 22 is date set for art Festival Competition.
Senator Jack Scott:  Jacquie Corby—Mentioned meeting at McKinley School, Thursday.  Nominations being accepted for Women in Business awards.
Assemblyman Anthony Portantino:  Julianne Hines—
Supervisor Michael Antonovich:  Rita Hadjimanoukian—Distributed the publication
Altadena Connection to the Council.  Thanks to her from K. Gibbs and Walter Olszewski.  Office # (626) 356-5407.
 LA County Public Works:  Virginia Maloles—Presented  the pros & cons for an exclusive franchise vs. a semi exclusive franchise for trash collection in Altadena. 
PAC (Project Area Committee):  M. Zack—Requested that ATC ask for audit be placed on the next PAC agenda.  Prior requests have been refused.  S. Lamb suggested a letter to CDC requesting they take over Lincoln Crossing project.  Matter deferred.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Land Use:  S. Lamb—See Land Use Report.  M. Zack announced Green Ordinance Committee meeting, March 19, at 6 PM.
Traffic Committee:  K. Johnson—See Report.
Education Committee:  K. Gibbs—Announced 17 members.  Several committees formed. Goals are to have more parental involvement, a partnership with PUSD, educate student’s parents, etc.  Stated Rhythms Charter School meeting April 16, 7 PM, ACC.  If Rhythms is not able to attract the 80 students necessary, school may lose its charter.  Stated that Hutch’s BBQ is donating 30% of  proceeds to Rhythms.  Meeting with PUSD next Tuesday, 7 PM.
Pasadena Youth Development Violence Prevention:  T. Kelly—Committee passed a motion to hire Western Research Center to come up with an action plan.  Suggested the hiring of a gang czar.  April 17 next meeting at Pasadena City Hall.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lenna Ewing:  Re Lincoln Avenue Water Co. and senior discount on water bills.
Jim Furey:  Triad Development Project.  Project on Fair Oaks will not go forward.  Wanted to thank Council, S. Thomas and B. Thompson for their assistance, and the Land Use Committee.
Susan Smith:  Reported vandalism at the Cobb Estate, spray painting on signs, gang activity, graffiti on rocks, and potential for fires.
Carla Robbins:  Re Cobb Estate, stated she called Sheriffs repeatedly.
Sharniece Jeter:  Spoke of  Rhythms.  Plea to save school.
Brandon LaMar:  Rhythms student, Student Body President, seeking Council support.
Onache Chukwurah:  Rhythms Director asked for Council support to save school.
Ron Carter:  Rhythms needs help by increasing enrollment.
Aaron White:
Steve Escobar:  Opposes wireless tower facility at St. Elizabeth’s Church.  Meeting with
Regional Planning, April 1 at 8 AM.
Marleno Bugarin:  Opposed to wireless tower at St. Elizabeth’s.
Betty Behl:  Stated T Mobile misrepresented plan for tower.
MINUTES:  Altadena Town Council
March 18, 2008
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Public Comment – Continued
Martha Hubbard:  Withdrew request.
C.R. Tillman:  Re demolition vs. moving houses in CT 4610.
Mark Fisitella:  Re T. Mobile phone tower.  Public not getting information.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Altadena Chamber of Commerce:  Doug Colliflower no present.  Stand-in gave Chamber update of activities.
LA County Parks & Recreation:  Penny Daniels—K. Gibbs gave report of park activities.
Sheriff’s Support Group:  No report.
Altadena Library:  No report.
Lincoln Outreach:  No report.
Altadena NAACP:  No report.
Sta Monica Mtns Conservancy:  Lauren Markle introduced self to Council.  Gave update on Conservancy activities.

CENSUS TRACT REPORTS:
4601:   G. Sund:  No report.
4602:   M. Duncan:  No report.
            S. Fuller:  No report.
4603.01:  W.Olszewski:  Talked to manager at Lincoln Water.            
                K. Gibbs:  No report
4603.02:  S. Lamb:  No report.
                S. Thomas:  No report.
4610:   B. Thompson:  No report.
            G. Campbell:  No report
4611:   A. Wasserman stated there has been a rash of burglaries in Altadena.
            M. Zack:  Stated property on Lake Ave cleared escrow.  Irrigation installed at Pocket Park.  Instructions for care of oak trees distributed.  Group home on Alameda for mentally ill seniors being discussed.
4612:   G. Lewis:  No report.
4613:   S. Goldman:  No report.

OLD BUSINESS:
 1) Re trash pickup in Altadena S. Lamb Motioned that ATC write Supv. Antonovich and recommend that LA County Environmental Programs Division adopt a semi-exclusive trash program as 47% of survey respondents requested semi exclusive service, 27% a non-exclusive service, and 23% an exclusive
service.  2nd S. Thomas.  Motion Carried.

Old Business - Continued
(2) M. Zack Motioned to send letter to CDC requesting they take over Lincoln Avenue project.  B. Thompson 2nd  and that Supv. Antonovich take whatever action necessary.  Motion Carried.
(3) S. Goldman submitted a proposal consisting of several options for the development and hosting of a Council website.  S. Goldman Motioned to pay someone to set up a website. 2nd M. Zack.  Discussion – M. Zack Motioned that search continue for someone, 2nd B. Thompson.  Motion Carried.   
(4) S. Lamb Motioned to pay S. Goldman what Council owes.  2nd S. Thomas.  Motion Carried.
(5) Vote for Alternate to CT 4610.
 First Vote        Walter Martin     8
                         T. Shackelford    6
                         C.R. Tillman       0

Second Vote     Walter Martin     9
                          T. Shackelford   5
                          C.R. Tillman      0

NEW BUSINESS:
(1) S. Thomas Motioned that Council support and thank Mrs. Ewing for her letter to Lincoln Water supporting a senior discount.  2nd S. Lamb.  Motion Carried.
(2) S. Goldman  Motion to write check to Mike Manning for business cards.  2nd (?)
(3) W. Olszewski Motioned that Council write a letter to PUSD requesting a waiver of number of students required at Rhythms.  2nd S. Lamb.  Discussion – K. Gibbs to hand-carry the letter to the PUSD Board Meeting.  Motion Carried.
(4)  Laura Graham volunteered to be election chair.
 
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 11:07 PM.

Respectfully submitted
Mabel M. Duncan, Recording Secretary