MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
02/19/2008
CALL TO ORDER: 7:05 PM
Pledge of Allegiance: G. Campbell
Roll Call: 4601: G. Sund, T.Kelly; 4602: M. Duncan, S. Fuller; 4603.01: W. Olszewski; 4603.02: S. Lamb; 4610: B. Thompson, G. Campbell; 4611: M. Zack,
A. Wasserman; 4612: G. Lewis, K. Balder; 4613: S. Goldman, L. Judson.
Absences Approved: S. Thomas, K. Gibbs.
OFFICERS REPORTS:
Recording Secretary: M. Duncan—Motion to Approve Minutes of January 15 by S. Lamb, 2nd G. Lewis. No additions or corrections. Motion Carried.
Treasurer’s Report: B. Thompson—Bank Balance as of this date: $2,270.82.
Corresponding Secretary: M. Zack—Letter from Foothill Family Service to ATC seeking letter of support to application for federal funds. No action taken.
Vice Chair’s Report: S. Goldman—Acting Chair. No report.
Chair’s Report: G. Lewis—No report.
GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS:
Pasadena City Council Member Jacquie Robinson: Appearance at next meeting.
Altadena Sheriff’s Station: Capt. R. Blow— (1) Commended Advisory Committee for their Community meeting. Committee meets once a month. (2) Thanked Sheriff’s Support Group for purchasing digital voice recorders for each sheriff. (3) Next Community Meeting scheduled for March 25, 7 PM, ACC. Topic will be Gangs. Gang experts to be present. On May 27, topic will be Identify Theft with experts presenting. (4) Capt. Blow reported a pipe bomb found in the Farnsworth Park area. Bomb was destroyed. (5) M. Zack asked Capt. Blow if recorders were being used to record a conversation if person was not informed. Capt. Blow responded saying officers not required to inform of recording conversations. (6) Re limit line issue—even if no line is apparent, driver still has to stop. (7) H. Kuhn asked if any progress being made in an assault that took place at her restaurant on October 31.
Altadena Sheriffs Station Recruitment DVD: Shown by Dep. Gregory Gabriel, Reserve Officer. Film showed all the volunteer group programs available under the Sheriff’s Department. Recruiting volunteers now.
California Highway Patrol: Officer Todd Workmann—(1) Gave January stats: 24 collisions (17 non injury, 7 injury) 1 fatality. Meter being installed on transition road of Fwy 134 W. to 210 N. to ease congestion. (2) CHP officers now carry tazer guns. (3) S. Goldman asked about the stop sign at Catalina & Woodbury, its a school zone and dangerous. Spoke also of excessive traffic on New York east of Lake.
Congressman Adam Schiff: Wm Syms—Not present.
Senator Jack Scott: Jacqui Corby—Reported State budget deficit of 14 billion dollars.
The Senator’s report will be on his web page next week. Woman of the Year nominations coming up. Solicitations being accepted. The Women In Business luncheon location to be determined. This event will be in co-sponsored with Assemblyman Anthony Portantino. Focus on Youth meeting March 29, 8 AM – 2:30 PM. Location ??
Governmental Reports - Continued
Assemblyman Anthony Portantino: Julianne Hinds—Nomination forms now available for Public Service Recognition Award. Any public organization is eligible. Seven categories. Bill passed to recognize January as Space Exploration month. Office: (626) 577-9944.
Supv. Michael Antonovich: Rita Hadjimanoukian—Not present.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Land Use: S. Lamb—Meeting of Regional Planning tomorrow. Decision on zoning.
Traffic: K. Johnson—Not present.
Education: K. Gibbs—Ill, left early.
Pasadena Youth Development Violence Prevention: T. Kelly—Meeting Thursday, 6 PM, Villa Park. Approximately 60,000 – 70,000 dollars available to develop plan of action to deal with gang problems. Fund raiser for group. Committee looking at NOW Program. W. Olszewski asked why not have some youth(s) on the committee?
WAPAC: M. Zack—No meeting in January.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Susan Schwartz—Announced three educational events (1) February 20 at Eliot “Navigating 9th Grade & Beyond,” 6:30 PM, sponsored by Pasadena Education Foundation. (2) February 26, 7 PM, Altadena Library, “Helping Our Children Grow Up in a Media Saturated World.” (3) March 15, Saturday, All Saints Church, Parent Summit, “Forum on Equity in Public Education.” 10 AM – 1 PM.
Helga Kuhn—Altadena/Lincoln Crossing (1) no Security Guard company, Developer failed to pay company. (2) An attempted robbery at her restaurant. (3) Bessie’s closed on 29th of January due to sewer smells. Hired a private company to fix problem. (4) Developer running out of money. Defaulted on $44 million loan.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
CENSUS TRACT REPORTS:
4601: G. Sund announced new lights for area.
T. Kelly—Bus route #256 ?? Comment on proclamation. See New Business.
4602: M. Duncan—Announced Regina Grimes new CT 4602 Alternate.
S. Fuller—Inquired about erosion control.
4603.01: W. Olszewski—Asked about oak trees planted and nearness to buildings. Also
suggested kids serve on gang related committees. Funds from
filming—where do they go?
K. Gibbs—Excused absence.4603.02: S. Thomas—Excused absence
S. L amb—(1) Limit lines. (2) Parent/child being humiliated.
Census Tract Reports – Continued
4610: B. Thompson—Three Alternate candidates from CT. To take up under New
Business.
G. Campbell—Thanks for turnout at MYPD.
4611: M. Zack—Oak tree planting. 70 trees planted on Fair Oaks. Requesting home
owners and businesses to keep trees watered for a while.
A. Wasserman—Reported on petty crimes in area.
4612: G. Lewis—Property on Lake/Morada now in escrow.
K. Balder—No report.
4613: S. Goldman—No report.
L. Judson—No report.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
Three candidates for Alternate in CT 4610: W. Martin, T. Shackelford, C.R. Tillman.
C.R. Tillman withdrew candidacy. Vote was 6 Martin, 8 Shackelford. Two Council members absent. S. Lamb Moved to Table matter until next meeting. Motion Carried.
W. Olszewski announced Charley Hill passed away. Nuccio’s Nursery hosting a breakfast, Council invited.
T. Kelly made a Motion that a proclamation be given to faculty and staff at St. Mark’s School. K. Balder in favor of commendation. G. Sund requested matter be tabled to next meeting. No action taken.
M. Zack read letter from Foothill Family Service requesting a letter of support from the Council to be included with their application for federal funds. Matter voted down
G. Lewis—Lincoln Crossing Motioned that Board of Supervisors seize property from CDC and bringing it under County control. 2nd B. Thompson. Discussion: W. Olszewski suggested letter to County on basis of its a being moral issue. A. Wasserman, no moral issue. S. Lamb stated developer in breach of contract. He stated developer has 8 liens, a sewer problem and flooding problems associated with development. M. Zack called for a financial audit. K. Balder Motioned that an audit be requested, 2nd G. Sund. Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
9:45 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Mabel M. Duncan, Recording Secretary