MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES 11/20/2007

 

 

CALL TO ORDER:  7:10 pm

Pledge:   Honorable Anthony Portantino

Roll Call:  4601: G. Sund; 4602: M. Duncan, S. Fuller; 4603.01: Alice Wesson, Alt.;

4603.02: S. Lamb, S. Thomas; 4610: B. Thompson, G. Campbell; 4611: M. Zack,           A. Wasserman; 4612: L. Graham, Alt., G. Lewis; 4613: M. Littel, Alt., S. Goldman

Excused Absences:  T. Kelly,  W. Olszewski, K. Gibbs, K. Balder, L. Judson

 

OFFICERS REPORTS:

Recording Secretary:  M. Duncan-Motion to Approve October Minutes by S. Lamb, 2nd B. Thompson.  Motion Carried.

Treasurer's Report:  B. Thompson-Bank balance as of November 20 is $2,599.93

Treasurer's report accepted.

Corresponding Secretary:  M. Zack-(1) letter from Dr. Sahi (pet hospital), (2) Letter from Congressman Adam Schiff re group homes, (3) letter from R. Crowder re bike lanes.  (4) Joint Meeting with PAC, Dorn/Platz, Regional Planning for January 15. 2008.

Vice Chair's Report:  S. Goldman-re status of ATC website.

Chairman's Report:  G. Lewis-(1) Disbanded the ATC Education Subcommittee.  (2) T. Kelly was to report on  Youth Violence & Prevention meeting.  Out of country.

 

GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS:

Assemblyman Anthony Portantino gave his State of the State address.  Governor signed into law five of his bills, vetoed two.  Among bills passed - Umbilical cord and stem cell research.  Federal aid for community colleges ($400 million), AB 1409 - Partnerships between high schools and community colleges, concurrent enrollments.  AS 1848 - Gang violence mitigation bill.  AB 586 - Home ownership project initiative.  AB 960 Nuisance liquor store bill coming back.  AB 31 Create more urban parks.  Write letter to Tom Frolichson re $10 billion shortfall in state budget.  California schools rank 44th in nation.

Spoke of Harbor College's 7 month program to train workers to work in the  refinery     

Industry at $70,000 per/yr., google Gov. website, Bill 567.

E. Sund - asked about issue of redistricting.

M. Zack -  Edison's plan for underground lines, and water problems resolution.

For information:  Office  (626) 577-9944.  On December 5, San Gabriel Valley HIV/AID Summit at City of Hope hospital.

S. Lamb - infill  housing grants -  talk to Tom Halleck

Pat Barnes - info on 1st time homebuyer program

Mr. Sutherland - status of passage of stem cell and skin cell bill.

Altadena Sheriffs Station:  Deputy Estrada - gave crime stats.  Christmas food & toy drive in progress.  Eliot middle school program now at 15 - 20 kids.  Program is going well.  Meet with teachers and parents.

California Highway Patrol:  Off.T. Workmann - Month of October, 27 citations; 16 non-injury; 5 injury collisions;  6 DUIs. Officer Brad Kuehl retiring, CHIPS toy drive on now.

No complaints about schools.  G. Campbell asked about red trailer at 665 W. Ventura.

 

Governmental Reports - Continued

Congressman Adam Schiff: William Syms - Not present

Senator Jack Scott:   Jacqui Corby-gave legislative update highlight.  Reported on Youth Development and Violence Committee.  Meets 1st and 3rd  weeks at 7PM, Board of Education bldg., open to public.  Agenda posted on City of Pasadena website.  Televised on Channel 55.

Supervisor M. Antonovich:  Rita Hadjimanoukian-Not able to be present.  Supv. Antonovich to be at Christmas Tree Lane lighting ceremony, December 8, 6:30 PM.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Land Use:  S. Lamb - (1) Highlands Project.  Recommended approval of project.          (2)  S. Lamb Motioned and B. Thompson 2nd   that a letter be written to Chair of WAPAC and Dorn/Platz  requesting a joint meeting to review issues concerning Lincoln Crossing Parking CUP.  Motion Carried.  Next meeting December 11, 7PM, ACC.

Traffic Committee:  Ken Johnson-See Report.  Committee will look into bicycle paths.

He stated that loophole being closed re trucks and tractor trailers being considered one vehicle.  S. Lamb asked about West Altadena traffic study-where is it at?

B. Thompson spoke of signal at Lincoln/Woodbury.

Education Committee:  Kim Kenne-Presented list of questions for presentation.

S. Lamb made Motion to Adopt.  Motion died.  Chairman G. Lewis to meet with PUSD Supt. Diaz next week to discuss list of questions.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Monica Watts-Education Committee Report.  See PUSD Supt. Diaz plan to include Pasadena and Altadena.

Onochie Chukwurah-Director, Rhythms of the Village Charter School, presented to the Council the mission and vision of the Charter program.

Judy Post-Traffic problem at Scripps at Highland Place.  Parking problem in area.  Requesting red curbs.

Justin Chapman-Read his letter officially resigning from the Council.

Ron Carter-Farnsworth Park Neighborhood Assoc..successful block party Sept 29.

Altadena Chamber of Commerce-Eraca Allen announced Citizen of the Year award nominations due.  Mixer, November 28 at 871 E. Mariposa.

L.A. County Parks &  Recreation-Penny Daniels gave update of activities at Loma Alta Park. 

Sheriffs Support Group-Mike Manning voice recorders given to Sheriffs.

Altadena Library-Polly Dutton announced the reception for Howard Miller (Library Board member), December 10.  Library getting a new roof.  Library to partner with Altadena Sheriffs to eliminate fines.  Santa Claus to be at Bob Lucas Ligrary.

Lincoln Outreach-Ron Carter gave update on progress.  Stated a number of new hires. Project moving forward.

 

Public Comment - Continued

Altadena NAACP-No Barbara Bigby.

Santa Monica Mtns Conservancy-Lauren Marko gave update.  Stated 22 acres north of Chaney trail that Conservancy is trying to get an organization to purchase to preserve as wildlands.

 

CENSUS TRACT REPORTS:

4601:   G. Sund - No report.

4602:   M. Duncan - No report.

            S. Fuller - No report.

4603.01:  Absent

                Absent

4603.02:  S. Lamb - Repavement of Altadena Dr. and  Fair Oaks.  Use extreme caution.

                S, Thomas - No report

4610:   B. Thompson - Refuted R. Carter's report on Altadena Crossing.  Stated reporting

            needs to be more accurate.  Motion to ask R. Carter to present Council with an    

            accurate account of activities.   M. Zack 2nd.  Motion Carried.

            G. Campbell - No report.

4611:   M. Zack - Altadena Heritage.  YWCA.

            A. Wasserman - Report on RJs.  Two incidents.  Review progress in 60 days.

            Reduction in criminal element.

4612:   L. Graham, Alt.  Plans to attend Board of Education Committee meeting.  Wants

            to know where schools are going.

            G. Lewis - No report

4613:   S. Goldman - No report.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

            None

NEW BUSINESS: 

Plans for Fair Oaks development.  (1)  Motion by S. Lamb to have K. Balder present to Council his plan for development.  B. Thompson, 2nd .   Motion Carried  (2) Motion that Council empanel  ( a) a General Plan Review and Comment committee  (b) Committee on planning for visioning the revised Altadena Community Plan  (c) Joint LUC/ACC committee on re-planning/zoning Altadena's business districts on Lake, Lincoln, Fair Oaks, Allen and Woodbury.  M Zack, 2nd.    ?????????????

Chairman Lewis (1) asked B. Thompson if he had resigned from PAC.  (2) While he disbanded Education Committee he wants to reappoint committee.  Needs guidance from Council.

 

MEETING ADJOURNED:   9:40 PM

Respetfully submitted, Mabel M. Duncan, Recording Secretary