MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
06/17/2008
CALL TO ORDER: 7:10 PM
Pledge of Allegiance: S. Thomas
Roll Call: 4602:, S. Fuller; 4603.01: W. Olszewski, A. Wesson,
4603.02 S. Thomas, 4603.02 S. Lamb, 4610: B. Thompson,; 4612: G. Lewis, L. Graham, 4613 S. Goldman
Excused Absences: G. Sund, T. Kelly, M. Duncan, K. Gibbs, G. Campbell, A. Wasserman, M. Zack, L. Judson
Unexcused absence: K Balder
OFFICERS REPORTS;
Recording Secretary: M. Duncan excused absence. Minutes from May tabled to next meeting.
Treasurer’s Report: B. Thompson—Bank balance as of June 17, 2008 is $3,138.55.
Corresponding Secretary: M. Zack – Excused absence.
Vice Chair’s Report: S. Goldman—Motion for elections-person who takes chairs and tables replaces them in event of loss.
L. Graham, friendly amendment to have the election chair replace them. 2nd by B. Thompson. Motion carries.
Chair’s Report: G. Lewis—No report.
GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS:
California Highway Patrol: No representative
Altadena Sheriff’s Station: No representative.
Congressman Adam Schiff: No representative.
Senator Jack Scott: J. Jones-Corby.
Assemblyman Anthony Portantino: No representative.
Supervisor Michael Antonovich: R. Hadjimanoukian.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Land Use: S. Lamb –motion to have Altadena Town Council appoint Land Use Committee co-chair S. Lamb to enter into discussions with LA Regional Planning to study the extent of non conforming issues for existing business and the best way to globally resolve the issue. Abate enforcement until study is completed. 2nd by B. Thomas. Motion carried unanimously.
WAPAC: No report. M. Zack – Excused absence
Traffic Committee: Presentation by LA County Dept of Works on traffic concerns on Windsor Ave.
Education Committee: Susan Schwartz spoke on behalf of the Education Committee.
PUSD community forums on middle schools, best practices for middle schools focusing on existing middle schools. 2009-10 pulling 6-7-8 grades away from elementary schools.
More info on PUSD website. Supervisor Diaz meeting with county and ATC members for partnering opportunities.
S.Lamb motions attempt to set up meeting with PUSD. 2nd by Graham. Next meeting August.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Par Aria-detailed troubles at Lincoln Crossing and Farm Fresh Market.
CENSUS TRACT REPORTS:
4602 : S. Fulller—no report.
4603.01: W. Olszewski-Nia Charter graduation.
A. Wesson-Fire Council Meadows clearing brush, Cheney Millard, home owner inspection.
4603.02: S. Lamb-no report
S. Thomas-no report.
4610: B. Thompson-no report
4612: L. Graham-Questioning Pine Crest trail access.
G. Lewis-no report.
4613: S. Goldman-no report.
OLD BUSINESS:
W. Olszewski-goat for fire clearance, dead issue, fire abatement a better method than goats for this area.
Motion: W. Olszewski: Motion to write a letter for complete accounting of money produced in Pasadena and Altadena schools by filming in our areas for the past 10 years. 2nd by S. lamb, 7 in favor, A. Wesson abstains. Motion carries.
NEW BUSINESS:
S. Lamb makes a motion that ATC writes a letter to Supervisor Antonovich on how tenants at Lincoln Crossing have been treated. Requests a letter to Supervisor Antonovich to appoint a grand jury to investigate LA County Community Development Commission, LA County Building and Safety and developer of Lincoln Crossing.
L. Graham 2nd. Motion carries, Wesson and Thompson abstain.
G. Lewis suggestion to discuss making ATC to work under Brown Act.
Chairman Lewis has received numerous complaints about ethics from council members, Gibbs, physical training and Zack, disclosed. Chairman will appoint an ethics committee from community volunteers to investigate. Also ethics related, several members of the Council had been listed as supporting Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, not allowed. Individuals allowed, but not with titles.
S. lamb motion to have ATC write a letter to LA County Fire Brush Clearance. 2nd W. Olszewski.
L. Graham motions to write a letter to LA County Fire on trails commission as to why the access to Eaton canyon at Pine Crest is locked. Directed to call.
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Goldman, novice minutes taker.