MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES 8/21/2007

CALL TO ORDER:  7:10 PM

Pledge:  Dr. S. Thomas

Roll Call:  4601: G. Sund, T. Kelly; 4602: M. Duncan, J. Chapman; 4603.01: W. Olszewski, K. Gibbs; 4603.02: S. Lamb, S. Thomas; 4610: B. Thompson, G. Campbell; 4611: M. Zack, A Wasserman; 4612: K. Balder, G. Lewis; 4613: S. Goldman, L. Judson.

Absent:  D. Bridwell

 

OFFICERS REPORTS:

Recording Secretary: M. Duncan-Motion to Approve Minutes of July, 2007 by S.

Lamb, K. Gibbs had correction, correction noted, 2nd, S. Lamb.  Motion Carried.

Treasurer's Report: B. Thompson-Present bank balance $3,123.38.

Corresponding Secretary:  K. Balder  read letter from John Rodriguez (Calaveras Community group) to L.A. County District Attorney re disorderly parties.

Vice Chair's Report:  S. Lamb-Agenda items discussed and approved.

Chair's Report: K. Balder-RJ's Liquor Store hearing set for 9 AM, August 22, L.A. County Regional Commission.

Election of Officers:  Slate submitted by Nominating Committee in July.

            Chair:   Ken Balder

            Vice Chair:  Gino Sund

            Recording Secretary:  Mabel Duncan

            Corresponding Secretary:  Michele Zack

            Treasurer:  Bobby Thompson

 

Nominations from floor: 

W. Olszewski nominated G. Lewis for Chair.                                    

            Vote-8 votes, Lewis

                       7 votes, Balder

             George Lewis, new Chair of the ATC.

 

W. Olszewski nominated Susan Goldman for Vice Chair 

G. Sund withdrew leaving S. Goldman unopposed.                                                                  

             Susan Goldman, Vice Chair

 

W. Olszewski  nominated Steve Lamb for Recording Secretary

            Vote-5 votes, Lamb

                        9 votes, Duncan

                        1 abstention

              Mabel Duncan, Recording Secretary

           

  Michele Zack, unopposed, Corresponding Secretary

              Bobby Thompson, unopposed, Treasurer  

GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS:

L.A. County General Plan Update:  Mark Herwick presented the plan vision for the future and strategic approaches.  Plan can be reviewed on line at http:planningLAcounty.gov.  Altadena working on own plan.  M. Zack asked about the Hillside Plan.  S. Lamb asked about sustainability of future population growth.  M. Zack asked about recreational needs, i.e., hiking trails, equestrian trails, etc.

W. Martin raised the question of garage living in Altadena and what to do about it.  Question referred to Jeff Lemew, zoning officer for Altadena.

L.A. County Sheriffs Station-Altadena:  Capt. R. Blow.  Thanked Ken for support and participation.  Reported (1) Theft suspect arrested at Altadena Country Club.  (2) Surveillance at pawn shops-related to burglaries in area.  Arrest warrants forthcoming.

(3) National Night Out-great participation!  (4) August 19, clergy meeting.  (5) Hearing on RJ's Liquor Store, August 22.  Bus transportation to hearing.  (6) August 11 met with Calaveras group re problems of parties.  M. Zack thanked Capt blow for support of issue

re parties.  T. Kelly questioned violence in Altadena and asked if there are any coordinating efforts among agencies.  Response: Gang Task Force in Altadena works with Pasadena Task Force.  W. Olszewski asked what PUSD Supt. Diaz planned to do about police presence at schools.  10 schools in Altadena.

B. Thompson stated August 4 march down Lincoln Avenue was a success.

Trailer is back!  C. Seitz has shopping list of what is needed for trailer.

Deputy Estrada-Announced a Youth Activities League.  The Youth Foundation is setting up the League as a means of intervention. Program to consist of :

            1st hour homework - tutoring to be provided  

            Sports-People from Muir to assist in forming soccer and track teams,  etc.

            Performing Arts

            Youth jazz band

            To collaborate with Dr. S. Thomas and "Sarge" Gibbs.

            Youth Cadet Program

            Youth Law-enforcement Program

            Explorer Program-Dep. Gabriel

            Youth Activities Outreach

            For information call:  (626) 798-1131

Congressman Adam Schiff:  Wm. Syms announced success of Town Hall meeting.   Congratulations to Sarge Gibbs and Dep. Estrada on "Boot Camp" student graduations.

Senator Jack Scott:  Jacqui Corby-Congratulations to new officers.  State budget passed.  Juvenile justice resource grant funds may become available.  Announced Women in Business Awards Luncheon to be at the Castaways Restaurant.

Assemblyman Anthony Portantino:  Jarvis Emerson-Congressman wants to be on the agenda.  Plans Business Walk with Altadena Chamber of Commerce. October 20, Children's Health Forum to focus on Obesity and Diabetes.  Also, home owners assistance for seniors.  Jarvis can be reached at (626) 577-9944.

Supervisor Michael Antonovich:  Rita Hadjimanoukian-Commended Ken for a job well done.  (1) Commission hearing tomorrow.   (2) Several questions re group homes  in Altadena and what to do about them.  J. Corby responded stating Homes are protected by state and federal laws.  W. Martin suggested checking for licenses, W. Olszewski asked what kind of group homes are they? Can we get info re licenses from Corby, Jarvis, Rita?

California Highway Patrol: Todd Workmann-(1) In July, 24 collisions, 3 DUI related.  (2) Saturday, DUI check point scheduled.  (3) Special Unit to  be at Altadena schools 1st week of school.  All illegal drop-offs and pick-ups will be cited.  (4) Mark Starr Security to be at 2 schools.  (5) John Rodriquez addressed problem of cars parking on Casitas.  Todd at CHP (626) 296-8100 or e-mail to tworkmann@chp.gov.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Land Use:  G. Sund, Chair-Meeting August 7 re  (1) Wireless telecommunications facility.  Recommendation:  That Letter of Approval be sent to County Regional Planning Dept.  of CUP R2007-00561 at 2763 N. Marengo, 2nd S. Lamb.  W. Olszewski objected.  Panel polled:  12 Yes, 3 Abstentions, 1 Opposed.  Motioned Carried. 

(2) A wireless telecommunications facility at 2609 N. Lincoln.  Recommendation:   Letter of Approval be sent to County Regional Planning of CUP R2007-00561.  Discussion, S. Goldman.  Vote: 7 Yes, 3 Opposed, 3 Abstentions.  Motion Carried.

(3) Recommendation:  ATC write a letter to County Regional Planning recommending  the attached amendments to the Draft Ordinance for R-2 and R-3 properties in Altadena.

2nd M. Zack.  Motion Carried.

(4) Recommendation:  ATC send a letter to County Regional Planning, with a change in the language of the statement by J. Chapman, "informing them that the Town Council will not recommend approval of any future wireless telecommunications projects without [Regional Planning] first creating a comprehensive master plan and guidelines for the build out of such facilities in Altadena..."   (See attached.)  2nd by S. Lamb, Motion Carried.

Traffic Committee:  Ken Johnson, Chair-Absent, no report.

Education Committee:  Kim Kenne, Co-Chair-Committee met August 8.  Recommendation to ATC to discuss potential changes to the election process for the PUSD Board of Education, and to request  the Pasadena City Council address  the issue in a timely manner (see report.)  Joint City Council and PUSD meeting scheduled for Nov 13.  S. Lamb motioned to submit an amendment to the Board's election process that elections be held by district and not at-large.   Motion withdrawn.   Tabled to next school Board meeting, August 28.  Next Education Committee meeting, Sept 12.

  

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Rebecca Urquizo-Concerned about group homes in CT 4603.02.  Referred to S. Goldman.

Marietta-Asked if traffic diverter could  be installed at Ventura/Casitas.

Helga Kuhn-Update on Lincoln Crossing

 

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Altadena Chamber of Commerce-No rep.

L.A. County Parks & Recreation-K. Gibbs gave report on all the activities being offered at Loma Alta Park.  Volunteers needed.  Games on Saturdays.  Call (626) 797-8903.

Sheriff's Support Group-Mike Manning busy with summer concerts.  Sept 1, "Those Manning Boys," and Spanish dancers.  Sept. 15, fund raiser "Tribute to Johnny Cash."

Altadena Library-No rep.

Lincoln Outreach-Ron Carter, work on Bldg. 3 moving along.

NAACP:   Dr. S. Thomas announced the upcoming Altadena NAACP fundraiser luncheon.  Thanked Cong Schiff for the barbecue at ACC to welcome new scholars.  A new group called  "I Dream..." is a being formed.

 

CENSUS TRACT REPORTS:

4601:   G. Sund-No report.

4602:   M. Duncan-No report.

            J. Chapman-No report.

4603.01:  W. Olszewski-Met with K. Gibbs at  Board of Education meeting to express concerns over adequate security at some Altadena schools.

4603.01:  K. Gibbs-Get involved in community watch!  Stated refuse being dumped in neighborhood. 

4603.02:   S. Lamb-No report.

                 S. Thomas-No report.

4610:   G. Campbell-Programs set up by "Sarge" and Sheriffs can only work if parents get involved.

            B. Thompson-Asked Council to extend condolences to Monroe Huell and family (Ebony Huell).  Stated the march on Lincoln Ave was very successful.

4611:   M. Zack-Announced public hearing tomorrow re RJs Liquor Store.  Fair Oaks tree planting project moving forward., CBDG funds available to businesses to spruce up the outside of their buildings.

             A. Wasserman-Complained of parties at Spears residence on weekends.  RJs and citizen involvement.

4612:   K. Balder-Filming on Midwick.

            G. Lewis-No report.

4613:   L. Judson-No report

            S. Goldman-No report

OLD BUSINESS: 

 None

NEW BUSINESS:

 J. Chapman Motioned a letter be sent to Pasadena City Council requesting that a representative from ATC be allowed to be present when Pasadena City Council and PUSD Board meet.    2nd, S. Thomas.  Friendly amendment by S. Lamb that a member of Education Committee, Land Use, Executive Committee also be represented.  W. Olszewski suggested one rep from each census tract be represented.  J. Chapman restated his Motion:  That ATC write a letter to Pasadena City Council and to the PUSD School Board requesting that one member from each census tract be allowed to attend  meetings.  2nd, S. Lamb.  Motion Carried.

ADJOURNMENT:

Meeting adjourned:   10:40 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Mabel M. Duncan, Recording Secretary