MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES 10/16/2007

 

CALL TO ORDER:  7:04 PM

Pledge:  Walter Olszewski

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

4613:  L. Judson, S. Goldman

Absences:  J. Chapman

 

OFFICERS REPORTS: 

Recording Secretary:  M. Duncan-Motion to Approve September 18, 2007 Minutes by S. Lamb, 2nd S. Thomas.  Motion Carried.

Treasurer's Report:  B. Thompson-Bank balance as of October 16 is $2662.82.

Corresponding Secretary:  M. Zack-(1) Received bill from PUSD for $19,000.  (2)  County  responded no to several proposals referred by Land Use Committee.

 

GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS:

 Mike Kinney-Sierra Madre Fire Council spoke of need for fire safety in foothill areas. 

Among the seven natural disasters were fire, flood, land slides, and  earthquakes.  For additional information re above please call (305) 335-7426.

Bob Gomperz-Lincoln Avenue Water District spoke to conservation and drought crisis. Issues.  Two-thirds of water supply comes from outside region.  New Water Year to begin October 1.  Forecast-major shortages.

Altadena Sheriffs Station-Capt. R. Blow gave (1)update on gang problem in community.  (2) The Department has started the cadet program with 23 enrollees, ages 15-23.  (3) Sheriffs Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 3 at 6-8:30 PM.  (4) Dr.  Thomas stated cadet program is up and running.  Thanked Sgt. Williams and Dep. Estrada for their help.

California Highway Patrol-Off. Todd Workmann gave update on collisions for September.  Twenty-nine collisions-23  noninjury  and 6 injury,  and 1 DUI.  Ninety-five. Citations-75 for speeding.

Congressman Adam Schiff-William Syms announced (1) the Memorial Day program over which Congressman Schiff will be presiding, honoring the Tuskegee  Airmen and  all other veterans, November 11 from 3-5 PM, Farnsworth Park, (2) A follow-up on group homes in Altadena.  (3)  W. Olszewski posed the question of  federal money coming into the community and can it be used for disabled kids, charter schools, parents signing waivers, etc.  W. O. to make appointment with Syms re funding.  (626) 304-2727.

Senator Jack Scott:   Jacqui Corby not present.

Assemblyman Anthony Portantino:  Jarvis Emerson not present.  Report by S. Goldman, stated no November meeting.  October 20, first child health forum, 9-2 PM at Washington Middle School.

Supervisor Michael Antonovich: Rita Hadjimanoukian-(1) L.A. County HELPS-a free and easy way to find help.  (2) Meeting to be  hosted by L.A. County Regional Planning, November 7, at 6 PM, ACC.  M. Zack thanked the Supervisor for removing illegal trash  enclosure,  asked status of overnite truck parking.   Rita (626) 356-5407.   

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Land Use:  S. Lamb (see report).  (1) R2-R3 request for revision declined.  (2) Dr. Sahi's  remodel of animal hospital from 10,000 sq.ft  to 20,000 sq.ft. approved by Committee.  Carolyn Seitz, Land Use, re hospital project, stated that if present land use changes, zoning will revert back to Zone 2.  S. Lamb Motioned that Project be Approved.  S. Thomas, 2nd.  Motion Carried.

Traffic Committee:  K. Johnson (see report).  Re Acacia neighborhood, it was suggested that S. Lamb attend next Traffic Committee meeting, Nov. 5, 7 PM, ACC.

Pasadena Youth Development Violence Prevention:  Tim Kelly appointed as representative to newly formed board.  Dr. S Thomas appointed as Alternate.  Meeting October 17, PUSD Hdqts. to discuss what their charge will be, and to evaluate problems re youth development.  Executive Summary (see report)  W. Olszewski suggested          T. Kelly join the Education Committee to relate and coordinate efforts.

Education Committee:  K. Kenne not present.  K. Gibbs chosen as member to committee.  Gave calendar of upcoming events.  Next meeting to be a joint meeting with Pasadena City Council, November 14, ACC.  It was suggested that copies be made of up-coming events, and  be available to Council members.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

FHM&Associates-Collecting TVs, monitors, etc. for scrap.  Fee for TV disposal.  At 411 E. Woodbury Rd. October 20, 1-5 PM  (626) 584-1499. 

Altadena Chamber of Commerce:  No rep present.

L.A. County Parks & Recreation:  Penny Daniels-Gave update on park activities.  Stated that 300 kids participated in summer camp.  In November, Flag football and        Basketball to begin, also Pee wee Basketball.  Halloween party for 5-7 year olds, October 31.  Fitness center to begin.  Horseback riding club going well.

Sheriff's Support Group:  M. Manning-(1) Haunted Jail, Oct. 31, 5-9 PM.  (2) St. Elizabeth Church Fiesta, Oct. 26,27,28, 5-9 PM.  Sunday is Octoberfest.

Altadena Public Library:  Dale L???? on behalf of library trustees, he requested Council

present a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Howard Miller for his years of service

to the Libarary Nov. 26. Motion to Approve by S. Lamb, 2nd G. Sund.  Motion Carried.  (3) Election to Library Board of Trustees, Nov. 6.  Candidates:  Tom Hubbard, Elizabeth Arrington.  Incumbent Mark Mariscal.

Altadena NAACP:  Barbara Bigby not present.  S. Thomas thanked all for the support of the Council at last month's meeting.

Altadena Heritage:  Mark Goldschmidt.  Sponsoring a home tour, Nov 10.  Tour of arttists studios and homes.  Ending at Gallery at the End of the World, $15 members, $20 nonmembers.

 

 

CENSUS TRACT REPORTS:

4601:   G. Sund - Street lighting

            T. Kelly - No report

4602:   M. Duncan - No report.

            S. Fuller, Alt.- No report

4603.01:  W. Olszewski - No report.

                K. Gibbs - No report

4603.02:  S. Lamb - Re building permits and illegal building.

                S. Thomas - Stated majority of accidents on Fair Oaks. 

                Thanked G. Campbell for work at Muir.  Thanked Council for

                support of Young Scholars (honors students) Program.

4610:   B. Thompson - No report.

            G. Campbell - No report

4611:   M. Zack - RJs back in business after Oct. 31.  Suggested a brief report

            to the community by Mr. Namkoong when he opens.

A.     Wasserman - Business licensing.

4612:   G. Lewis - Lots of thefts along Lake Ave.

            K. Balder - No report

4613:   L. Judson - Signage in Census Tract 4613.

            S. Goldman - No report

 

OLD BUSINESS:

            None

 

NEW BUSINESS: 

            Joint meeting with PUSD and Education Committee, Dec. 4.  Possible

            location Eliot School.  S. Lamb requested a video-taped meeting.

            K. Gibbs stated a school bus blocking traffic at Glenrose/Palm

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Meeting Adjourned - 9:22 PM

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mabel M. Duncan, Recording Secretary