MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
                           7/17/2007

 

CALL TO ORDER:   7:10 PM

Pledge of Allegiance:

Roll Call:  4601: G. Sund; 4602: M. Duncan, J. Chapman; 4603.01: W. Olszewski,         

4603.02: S. Lamb, S. Thomas; 4610: B. Thompson, G. Campbell; 4611: M. Zack, A. Wasserman; 4612: K. Balder, G. Lewis; 4613: S. Goldman.

Excused Absences: D. Shackelford, D. Bridwell.

 

OFFICERS REPORTS:

Recording Secretary: M. Duncan-Motion  to Approve Minutes of June, 2007 with addition of a change by W. Olszewski (see attached).  Motion Carried.

Treasurer's Report: B. Thompson-Current bank balance $3,031.35.

Corresponding Secretary: D. Bridwell absent.  No incoming mail.

Vice Chair's Report:  S. Lamb-Went over agenda items. 

Chair's Report:  K. Balder-Presented Summary of Council's accomplishments for 2006-2007 (see report).

 

GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS:

L.A. County Sheriffs Station-Altadena:  Capt. R. Blow-(1) Announced National Night Out, a community Barbecue and Potluck, August 7, 6PM-8PM at Alta Equestrian Center.  (2) Plans to reactivate Youth Cadet Program, 8-17 years old.  (3) Curfew to be enforced for juveniles-10 PM.  (4) Sheriff's trailer now complete.  Needs painting.  B. Thompson announced March down Lincoln Ave. Aug. 4,  to protest crime and violence.

W. Olszewski asked about provisions for  security at Nia/Rhythms Charter schools. 

G. Campbell mentioned a dangerous situation with kids running across the street at Casitas/Woodbury.   Capt. Blow acknowledged receipt of $300 from the Calaveras Group and $200 from the Windsor Group for restoration of Sheriff's trailer.

Congressman Adam Schiff:  William Sims-Gave update on events.  Office number:  (626) 304-2727.  Dr. S. Thomas mentioned the Bright Futures students.

 Senator Jack Scott:  Jacquie Corby-July 20 Legislative summer recess pending budget approval.  Gave run-down of legislation passed and pending.

Assemblyman Anthony Portantino:  Jarvis Emerson-Announced Women in Business Awards (1 Altadena, 10 Pasadena).  Office number (626) 577-9944.  In September, a business walk to meet and greet business people.

Supervisor Michael Antonovich: Rita Hadjimanoukian-(1) Beach bus schedule change, (626) 356-5407.  (2) Recycle old tires at Glendale Recycling Center.  (3) $10,000 reward for apprehending suspect in shooting of Bryanna Idom.  (4) W. Olszewski  thanked  Supv. for letter to PUSD re two campuses at Edison.

California Highway Patrol:  Todd Workmann-(1) Presenrted stats for Altadena for June.  Traffic collisions-6 injury, 23 noninjury.  (2) 400 traffic citations issued, many for seat-belt violations.  $90 for 1st offense.  (3) Re kids running across the street at Casitas/Woodbury, he is meeting with W. Olszewski and K. Gibbs to meet with school administration re a safe place to pick-up and drop-off kids.

  

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Land Use:  G. Sund-No meeting July 3.  Re R2, R3 Ordinance, see Land Use Report.

Traffic Committee:  K. Johnson-See Report.  Traffic  requested Council write a letter to Supv. Antonovich (see Old Business).   Next meeting Aug. 6 at 7 PM.

Education Committee:  Kim Kenne-S. Lamb gave report on PUSD's meeting to combine two programs at Edison site.  Next meeting Aug 8 at 7  PM, ACC.

Nominating Committee:  S. Thomas and L. Judson-Slate of officers submitted by the  Committee are as follows:

            Chair:    Ken Balder

            Vice Chair:  Gino Sund

            Recording Secretary:  Mabel Duncan

            Corresponding Secretary:  Michele Zack

            Treasurer:  Bobby Thompson

Slate to be voted on at August Council meeting

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Warren Telting-Acting Executive Director of Mentoring & Partnership for Youth Development at John Muir High.  Program includes academic tutoring, field trips, lunch programs.  Goal to produce youth and responsible adults and productive members of society.  (626) 798-7882, Ext. 1126, 5 days/wk, 3:30 PM-5 PM.  Monthly pancake breakfast.

Priscilla Benson-Group-homes complaint.  Wants to know who provides oversite, licenses?

Rebecca Urqueza-Complained of group homes.

Jesse Sanders-Issue re auto repair shop on Woodbury Rd.  Unable to obtain business insurance due to unsafe conditions.  Landlord not willing to pay for repairs or to credit rent to cost of repairs.  Fears eviction.  600 W. Woodbury Rd.  CT 4610.

Helga Kuhn-Update of Lincoln Crossing issues with Supv. Antonovich and Dorn/Platz developers.

Bonita Olszewski-Advocate for children.  Concern  related to PUSD meeting, Mon., July 16.

Irma Strantz-Spoke to St. Luke's being used as an emergency and urgent care facility.

Roberta Marti-Representing  new organization,  Emergency Care Now.  Aim is to obtain  St Luke site for use as an emergency care facility.  Had petition.

Keith Gibbs-Boot Camp, 8 wks, 8 AM-6 PM.   Male and female.  John Muir program.

 

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Altadena Chamber of Commerce:  No representative.

L.A. County Parks & Recreation:  No representative

Sheriff's Support Group:  Mike Manning-Concert featuring big band, 7PM-9PM.  This is 5th of 9 concerts.

 

Community Announcements - Continued

Altadena Library:  Roberta Lauderdale-(1) Summer reading club.  (2) Election of Library board member.  (3) "Read for the Record,"  pairing with Jump Start-nationwide, Sept. 20.  Also Gwen Paisley-Americorp Rep.

Lincoln Crossing Outreach Program:  Ron  Carter-Gave progress report.

Farnsworth Park Neighborhood Assoc.  Ron Carter.  Reported Suzy Nemer and Supv Antonovich to assist in organization.

 

CENSUS TRACT REPORTS:

4601:  G. Sund-Replacement of street lighting

4602:  M. Duncan-No report

           J. Chapman-No report

4603.01:  W. Olszewski-(1) Garden party,  Community Gardens, Palm/Lincoln Ave.

           (2) Concert in Park.  (3) Four charter schools in Altadena, free.  (4) Education

           Committee, Aug 8,  7 PM.  (5) PUSD meeting, July 24.  (6) Thanks to Supv.

           Antonovich.

4603.02:  S. Lamb-No report

            S. Thomas-(1) Action alert!  NAACP has law suit against mortgage lenders who

            have engaged in systematic discriminatory practices in lending.

           (2) Attended funeral for the "N" word in  Detroit.

4610:  G. Campbell-Muir Football Team fight.  No leadership.  Kids not being

            educated.  Problem very bad.

            B. Thompson-Thanked Council members for support on Lincoln Crossing.

4611:  M. Zack-(1) Met with Calaveras Group.  Bessie's Tacos raised $300 for mobil

           wagon.   (2) Businesses on Fair Oaks have agreed to nurture and water trees

           when planted.  (3) Altadena Heritage party.  (4) 30 teachers from Pasadena

           Unified went on history trip & tour.

           A.Wasserman-Calaveras Neighborhood Watch Group active.

4612:  K. Balder-No report

           G. Lewis-No report

4613:  L. Judson-No report

           S. Goldman-No report

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Motion by G. Sund, 2nd by B. Thompson that action be taken at 1255 E. Altadena Dr. re removal of bushes extending onto right-of-way of pedestrians.  Discussion.  Move to Table by Gino. 2nd S. Lamb, Motion Carried.

 

NEW BUSINESS:  New  members to Council seated:  Tim Kelley and Keith Gibbs.  Welcome!

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Meeting adjourned 9:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Mabel M. Duncan, Recording Secretary