MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES 9/18/07

CALL TO ORDER:  7:07 PM

Pledge:  K. Balder

Roll Call:  4601: G. Sund, T. Kelly;  4602: M. Duncan;  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

Excused absences:  J. Chapman, L. Judson.

 

OFICERS REPORTS:

Rcording Secretary: M Duncan-Motion to Approve Minutes S. Lamb,

2nd S. Thomas, Motion Carried.

Treasurer's Report:   B. Thompson-Bank balance at this time is $2,768.62.

Corresponding Secretary: M. Zack-Letters to (1) Regional Planning re CUPs for telecommunications facilities  (2) Building Standards Ordinances   (3) CUP re Master Plan  (4) Board of Education  (5) City Council.

Vice Chair's Report: S. Goldman-Discussed agenda items, updating website.

Chair's Report: G. Lewis-(1) Appointed S. Lamb and S. Haussler as Co-Chairs to Land Use Committee.  (2) Education Committee-Kim Kenne and K. Gibbs.  (3)Presentation of gift to K. Balder, outgoing Chair,  in recognition of  years of service to the  Altadena Town Council.

 

GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS:

Senator Jack Scott presented his State of the State Address to Council.  Discussed issues relating to budget, technical education, teacher credentialing made easier, nursing, etc. He spoke of Health Care reform, Prison reform, and that 7th and 8th graders be given info and options re college early on to help reduce dropout rate.

Senator Scott also spoke to issues relating to Altadena residents, such as schools, gang activity, SB #148 (liquor store bill), and group homes.

M. Zack asked Senator about the water crisis.  He responded: the Governor is calling a special session on water.  Water Bond on 2008 ballot.

T. Kelly's question re state funds for gang activities.  Sen. Scott responded  saying violence has many causes-jobs, drop-outs, lack of education, neighborhoods. Focus on preventive measures rather than a "cure."

S. Goldman's question re group homes.  Senator responded stating that it is a constitutional issue.  Contact agencies re over-sight of these homes.

K. Gibbs spoke to  lack of security in schools and the need for money issue.

S. Lamb asked about term limits.  Scott stated term limit legislation would extend terms to 12 years.  Issue will be on November ballot.  Senator emphasized (1) redistricting should be out of the hands of legislature.  (2) Require 2/3 limit on budget.  (3) Campaign reform-made shorter and cheaper.

W. Olszewski's question re 10 Altadena schools. 

Tony Stewart's question re Dutton SB 530 relating to group homes.  Where is it?

 

Governmental Reports - Continued

L.A. County Sheriffs Station-Altadena:  Capt. R. Blow spoke of youth programs being implemented.  Log: 3100 blk of Glenrose-gang fight did not occur.  Visit from Supv.

Antonovich's office re new station, took tour, provided documents to Supervisor's rep.

Sgt. M. Williams and Dep. S. Estrada presented information re the Youth Activities League. Volunteers needed.  All funds from activities go to the Youth Foundation.   Contact Dep. Estrada for any contributions.  Fund raiser for Dep. Estrada's program at Eliot.  Sgt. M. Williams spoke of the Youth Cadet program that precedes the  Pre-explorer program and admission to the Sheriffs Academy.  This fund raiser will be the selling of Macy's gift cards, Happy Birthday bears, discount entertainment booklets, and collecting old cell phones. 

Capt. Blow stated there are now seven Explorers in the program.

California Highway Patrol:  Sgt. Matt Armenta-gave traffic stats for August: 7 non- injury collisions, 5 DUIs.  Surge in parked vehicle complaints.  Thank you's from          A. Wasserman and W. Olszewski for policing school zones.

Dr. S. Thomas welcomed Sgt. M. Williams back to work.

Congressman Adam Schiff:  William Syms-Congressman will be at Coffee Gallery, September 29,  2-3:30 PM.  Also, looking for veterans groups in area.

Assemblyman Anthony Portantino:  Jarvis Emerson-Announced Women in Business luncheon coming up soon.

Supervisor Michael Antonovich:  Rep. not present.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Land Use:  Co-Chair S. Lamb read from report (see attached).   Announced meetings: 1st Tuesday of each month, 7 PM, ACC.

Traffic Committee:  K. Johnson-See report.

Education Committee:  K. Gibbs, W. Olszewski urged attendance at meetings.

PUSD Management Audit: K. Balder gave report on Audit meeting.

Altadena NAACP:  Mrs.Tony Stewart-Announced Town Hall meeting re John Muir HS,  Thursday, Sept. 27, 7 PM at ACC.  (626) 798-2033.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Robbie Davis, League of Women Voters, Pasadena area spoke to Get Out the Vote!  for November 6 election.  Issues on ballot:  schools, water, and libraries.  Mark Mariscal, President, Library Board of Trustees presented the Annual Report.  Also urged the get out the vote.   

Teresa:  FHM & Assoc. 411 E. Woodbury (Fast Hauling.net), Los Robles/Fair Oaks.  Collecting computers, lap tops, computer waste, this Saturday Sept. 22.

Susan Schwartz:  PUSD kids-Civic Investment in Public Schools.

B. Olszewski:  School advocate, commented on study by League of Women Voters on school drop-outs.

 

Public Comment - Continued

Lisa Weiss Mueller:  Concern re truck stop at Santa Anita /Woodbury).  Safety issue because of truck parking.  Who gets signs?

 

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Altadena Chamber of Commerce:  C. Jake-announced "Citizen of the Year Award."

Search underway, candidate selected by committee.  Eraca Allen, chair.  Installation in January.  Mixer at ACC, October 3.  Chamber to withdraw from "Ole Days" parade.

L.A. County Parks & Recreation:  Rep. not present

Sheriffs Support Group:  M. Manning-Closed season of concerts.  "Haunted Jail" Halloween nite, October 31.  Truck parking solution.  Get red sign ordinance.

Altadena Library:  Barbara Pearson-(1) Elections-Library Board trustee candidates

(2) Bids for repairs.  (3) automated renewal of reading materials.  (4) New website:www.altalibrary.org.  (5) Men of Mystery-film makers.

Roberta Lauderdale-Read for the Record program.   Jumpstreet Organization program.  Readers to compete for  Guiness Book of Records.

Lincoln Avenue Outreach:  Ron Carter-Not present.

Christmas Tree Lane:  Tony Ward-Volunteers needed to light trees.  October 13, 6-wk program.  9-12 PM, Saturdays and Sundays.  Special need for young men.

CENSUS TRACT REPORTS

:

4601:   G. Sund - No report

             T. Kelly - Newspaper article:  "Helping redirect juvenile offenders."

4602:   M. Duncan - No report.

            J. Chapman - No report.

4603.01:  W. Olszewski - Concert in the park.  Education Committee meets 2nd Wednesday.  PUSD Board meeting untelevised re issues of what to do about  John Muir.

                 K. Gibbs - No report

4603.02:   S. Lamb - No report

                  S. Thomas - No report

4610:   B. Thompson - No report

            G. Campbell - Urged Council members to attend meeting re Muir.

4611:   M. Zack - Seniors in Altadena taxi vouchers curtailed.  Meeting October 2,

1:30 - 4 PM to discuss curtailment.

            A. Wasserman - Reported neighbor, Alan Spears, in jail for 42 days. Thanked all.  RJs Liquor Store  shut down for two months.  To open November 1.

4612:   G. Lewis - No report

             K. Balder - No report

4613:   L. Judson - No report

            S. Goldman - Street signs   

 

OLD BUSINESS:       None

 

NEW BUSINESS:

G. Sund re Education Committee.  Motion made to establish Education Committee as an ad hoc committee like Traffic.  Friendly amendment by K. Balder that there be a plan or committee be reconfigured.  Decision by G. Sund that Motion be tabled until next meeting.

ADJOURNMENT:

Meeting adjourned 10 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Mabel M. Duncan, Recording Secretary