MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
10-21-2003
CALL TO ORDER: 7: 10PM
Attending: 4601: J. Fennessy; Steve Bass; 4602: M. Duncan, M. Manning; 4603.01: S. Collins, J. Brown; 4603.02: W. Nelson, Steve Lamb; 4610, B. Thompson, S. Glasser; 4611: M. Zack; 4612: J. Bissner, K. Balder; 4613: L. Judson, M. Vamvas; Absent: K. Bodmer; Excused: B. Nwoye
OFFICERS REPORTS:
Recording Secretary: (L. Judson)
M/S/P to approve minutes for September as submitted.
Treasurer: (Wm. (Bobby) Thompson See attached.
Corresponding Secretary: (M. B. Vamvas) Read received letters.
Vice-Chair: (M. Manning) Set agenda, reviewed minutes. Received correspondence from Land Use, will be addressed later in meeting.
Chair: ( K. Balder) M/S/P that Ken Balder will be representative for San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments as an ex officio member.
GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS
Senator Scott -State Senator (Senator Scott) State of State Address
Carol Lui -State Assemblywoman ( Carol Lui) Report from State Asembly
Congressman Schiff (Teresa Lamb Simpson) Meeting in Alhambra tonight regarding financing college. Last week service academies night, Congressman Schiff will ride in Old Fashioned Days Parade.
Supervisor Antonovich (Rita Hadjimanoukian) Smarter Seniors Forum Oct 28 1-3 PM. Hosting Foster Care party, soliciting donations of gifts 215 N. Marengo.
Santa Monica Mtns Cons. (Hans Ellersieck) Acquisition of Ahmanson property important news. Attended meeting on behalf of Altadena Foothills Conservancy at State level in Sacramento. People are invited to approach him with suggestions of land parcels that should be saved. Concerned about road through property for Rubio Canyon waterfall restoration.
LA County Animal Control (Marcia Mayeda) Gave overview of scope of services highlighting rescue teams for animals. Customer service workshops given to all employees. New cat adoption services. Animal behavior assessment training given to employees. Celebrated 400th pet adoption sponsored by Supervisor Antonovich. Expanded volunteer program. Barking dogs РComplaint letter in writing to Baldwin Park office- then noise abatement level notice sent to owner with 7 days to rectify, then petition must be signed- resolved at DA level and if not resolved goes to court if community nuisance. Animal license employee walks through neighborhood to find owners who have not paid license fees due in July, but can not go on property without reasonable cause. Should be in uniform, but drive personal vehicles. Fielded questions from panel and left information.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
LA County Sheriff's Dept (Dep. Sam Estrada and CPT Gutierrez) Labor issues and strikes in progress include sheriffճ sporadically , but usually well staffed. Altadena has not been affected as no officers have called in sick here. Public strikes are illegal. County does have emergency contingency plan in place if strike here. Dep. Sam Estrada РSat Old Fashioned Days Parade РFestivities. Oct 31 5-9 PM Haunted Jail. Food and toy drive for Holidays coming up. Eliot Middle School on Nov. 15 Arts and Crafts Fair 12- 4 PM. Questions regarding search warrants Рare video taped before, during and after. Judge must issue warrant to search houses with probable cause after surveillance or report.
California Highway Patrol - (Off. Vince Bell) 25 collisions, 5 with injury with 6 people being injured. Lake Avenue had 5 collisions. Old Fashioned Days Parade this weekend. 56 Buick restored in Highway Patrol colors will be in parade. Be safe on Halloween on unlighted streets with no sidewalks. Parents are responsible for children under 18 Рstay with them.
Alt.Chamber of Commerce (C. Jake) reported by Mike Manning Dr. Percy Clark Grand Marshall of Old Fashioned Days Parade Community Center and Sheriffճ department have open house. Many other community activities this weekend. Altadena Chamber of Commerce looking for nominations for Citizen of the Year.
Los Angeles County Parks Dept. (Penny Daniels) Halloween Party 4-6 PM Oct 31 at Loma Alta, Farnsworth Park and Charles White.
West Altadena Project Center (Wm. (Bobby) Thompson) Oct 20 meeting, member unseated for excessive absence. Elected executive board. Lincoln Avenue properties are in escrow. Next meeting Nov 24th 6 PM BTC. December 15 meeting.
Altadena Library (Carmen Hernandez) Presentation on Himilayans tonight. $1000 given to Childrens department by annoymous donor. Will match donations by public up to $1000 by December 1. Creative writing workshop for teenagers in progress- have room for 4 more teens Nov 10 Laura Ingalls Wilder social with spelling bee. Reading program for children Oct 13 РNov 22 for hamburger coupons.
Sheriffճ Support Group (Mike Manning) Haunted Jail Oct 31 5-9 PM Cancer Awareness Luncheon (Jacquie Fennessey) Sponsored by Carol Lui on Wednesday November 12 from 10 Р2 PM at Pasadena Civic Center.
COMM ITTEE REPORTS
Traffic Committee (Lee Ward) See attached report
Land Use (Lucy Hino) See attached report
M/S/P Lorie/Steve. Resolved that, pending approvals of contiguous property owners as reflected by their signatures on the proposed plot plan, the recommendation of the committee is that the Town Council send a letter to the appropriate County Regional Planning Officer indicating that there is no objection to the proposal of the owners of 3425 Lincoln with respect to a subdivision of the subject property into two lots.
M/S/P Mike /Steve. Resolved that in the light of Altadena Community Standards District restrictions at Section 22.44.127D.1.a.vi. of the Los Angeles County Code, prohibiting a third story above grade, the recommendation of the committee is that the Town Council send a letter to the County Regional Planning Office expressing opposition to the proposed addition at 325 Calveras Street.
M/S/P Michelle/Mike It was further resolved that the Town Council will direct a Letter to the County Regional Planning Office to investigate permits at that 325 Calveras Street for potential compliance issues.
Proposed Cingular Wireless Tower at 1901 North Allen. Information packets have been distributed to specific neighbors, Nov 4.
M/S/P that 1901 N. Allen be approved for Cingular Wireless Tower.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dr. Sandra Thomas, President NAACP Altadena Branch Open House Nov 2, 2-5 PM Altadena Branch will be part of Old Fashioned Parade. Has adopted Edison Elementary School - providing books and uniforms for needy children. Altadena Branch presented Nov 2003 certificate to Ken Balder for support of ATC. Gene Stevenson - Altadena Arts Council . Community Center will host artistճ exhibits and music events on Old Fashioned Day. November 15 РCommunity Center will host Community Forum on the Arts 9г:30 PM Sam Walker, Altadena Nursery - Pottery to be put in back. Ron Carter - Oct 10 Pasadena Star News - Battle Brews in Altadena was headline.
CENSUS TRACT REPORTS
4601: J F Fielded phone calls gave out phone numbers for zoning commission 4601: S B No report
4602: M D No report 4602 : M M No report
4603.01: J B Women at Work Pasadena City College Nov 15 4603.01 SC Attended Oct 7 Land use Рconcern for contaminated soil testing will be done and completed by January
4603.02: W N Commend census tract citizens for no accidents Charles White Park 3-5 PM. Urges children to be home by dark. 4603.02 SL Christmas Tree Lane needs adult volunteers
4610: B N not here 4610: BT 740 West Woodbury 10-12 November 15, John Muir- PUSD to discuss maintenance yard development
4611: M Z No report 4611: K B not here
4612 K B Street lights painted and more needed on New York Drive, being followed up by Altadena Heritage. 4612: J.B. No report
4613: L J No report 4613: MEV No report
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
M/S/P- ATC make $100 donation to Altadena Library Childrenճ Center.
Letter read by Mike Manning from four members of Land Use Committee. Response read by Mike Manning representing Executive Committee.
ADJOURNMENT: M/S/P 10:30