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April 17, 2008 7:00 PM

CRESCENTA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAREER CENTER

2900 Community Avenue, La Crescenta, CA 91214

Council Mailing Address: Post Office Box 8676, La Crescenta, CA 91224-0676

Contents:

1. Call to Order
2. Flag Salute
3. Invocation
4. Roll Call
5. Approval of Minutes of the Council Meeting 3/20/08
6. Treasurer’s Report
7. Correspondence
8. Comments from Officials
9. Honored Historic Home Award
10. Special Public Notices
11. Public Comments
12. Committee Reports
13. Items from Council
14. Announcements
15. Adjournment

 

1. Call to Order at 7:02 PM - President Andrus

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2. Flag Salute - Girl Scout Troop 354

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3. Invocation - Councilmember Erickson

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4. Roll Call - Councilmember Davis

  • Councilmembers Campbell, Cleven, Van Bremen, and Beatty - Absent
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    5. Approval of Minutes of the Council Meeting 2/21/08

    ·         Approval of Minutes of the Council Meeting 3/20/08 – Motion by Councilmember Pierce and seconded by Councilmember Thomas.

    Approved – none opposed.

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    6. Treasurer’s Report - Councilmember Beyt

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    7. Correspondence - Councilmember Thomas

    ·         None

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    8. Comments from Officials

    First Responders

    California Highway Patrol Officer Todd Workman

    · Not present. At La Canada High working on the Every 15 Minute Program.

    LA County Sheriff Captain Dave Silversparre

    · Saturday, April 12 was the Emergency Expo at Verdugo Hills Hospital

    · The Sheriff will host an Open House at the station on Briggs May 10, 10:00 AM

    · The Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was yesterday

    · County-wide staffing changes – 5 new Division Chiefs, 10 new Commanders, 15 new Captains, 40 new Lieutenants.

    · The CV Station lost 2 Lieutenants (Lt. Joe Efflandt, Chris Kahall) and 2 Lieutenants are new (Lt. Bill Weiss from Santa Clarita, Watch Commander Larry Landreth). The CV Station is unique in that the Watch Commander at the CV Station is also the Watch Commander for Altadena. He is in charge of the jail system and front desk.

    · Crime Stats – 27 larceny-thefts, many due to leaving valuables in plain view in cars. Please protect yourself better by locking your doors and closing your garage!

    · Sheriff’s volunteers are fundraising by selling a cookbook for $18.95

    Supervisor Antonovich’s Office Rita Hadjimanoukian

    · Supervisor Antonovich’s 11th annual "Remembering Our Veterans and Their Families – Past, Present and Future" on Saturday, May 24, 2008, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Arcadia County Park.

    · $2.50 off adult tickets to the Renaissance Pleasure Faire, weekends, April 5 – May 18, 2008, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

    · The Arboretum LA Garden Show, May 2 – May 4, 2008

    · Brochures titled "Protect Your Property Values," which has Information regarding various services, including who to contact for common residential code violations in your Community.

    · Ms. Hadjimanoukian will ask someone to attend a future meeting to address graffiti

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    9. Honored Historic Home Award - 4334 Briggs Ave. in Montrose

    · Robin Muzingo-Goodwin and Dr. George Shapiro

    · 18,000 sq foot lot that they use to host a Vintage Car Show once a year

    · Former deer hunting lodge

    · River Rock home

    · They collect and restore vintage 50’s cars - Mabel’s Custom Rides www.mablescustomrides.com

    · They host a meeting twice a year for a car club www.Carnight.org

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    10. Special Public Notices

    · Coyotes – They have been seen during the day and they are very bold. Please make sure that water and food are put away and not kept outside. They ask like a playful dog to encourage pets to come out and they surround them.

    o For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture Web site at www.aphis.usda.gov/wildlife_damage/nwrc/publications/living/coyotes.pdf

    · Alcoholic Beverage Control – Visit www.abc.ca.gov for information regarding alcoholic sales licenses, any prior citations, etc. The prior concern that was voiced to the Council was passed on to ABC.

    · Community Standards District – The Council received an email from Regional Planning regarding the Commission hearing scheduled in May. It has been put back a few months as the County makes sure it can enforce the CSD. The County is looking into the possible need to hire an architect, as well as document what existing businesses have, as they are grandfathered in under the CSD. The CSD is tentatively on the agenda for August 27, 2008. This will likely increase fees for permits.

    · Fundraising

    o The Council will have a rolling silent auction each month. The first auction is for 5 certificates to Extreme Boot Camp, donated by Linda Taix. The program is 6 weeks, 5 days per week, one hour a day. Bids will increase in $25 increments. Soon, you can go online, to www.yourtowncouncil.org or www.crescentavalleytowncouncil.org to bid online. This first auction runs through the end of May. The first 5 people to bid will get a complete fitness analysis from the same group. Each certificate is valued at $500.

    o There is also bidding on 2 Mammoth life tickets for $50 each. Normal value is $80.

    o Movies in the Park July 19th at Two Strike Park. We will have a BBQ from Big Tex BBQ, with local bands before the movie. You can bring your own food or purchase BBQ food - $10 for adults or $5.50 for kids.

    o Sept 6th – Joint pancake breakfast with CV High. The bands, pep squads, etc. will be involved to help sell tickets.

     

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    11. Public Comments

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    12. Committee Reports

    Art Commission Councilmembers Thomas, Pierce

    · Spoke with Al Evans regarding portable stage. The County has accepted a bid and placed the order. The new stage should arrive in June.

    · Rockhaven was purchased by the City of Glendale. Last month, the CVTC had sent a letter requesting consideration of an indoor stage or outdoor band shell stage. The Glendale News Press wrote an article that there will be Public input meetings on the property.

    Banner Committee Councilmember Erickson

    · 3 more banners have gone up

    Community Events Committee Councilmember Smiley

    Finance & Fundraising Committee Councilmember Beyt

    · We have exceeded the amount required to file a return with the IRS. The CVTC’s 501(c)4 was revoked in April 2000. We have retained a CPA who is familiar with this activity, have provided all information and in the next few days, this should be brought to conclusion.

    Land Use Committee Councilmembers Beyt, Campbell, & Thomas

    · 2716 Willow Haven Drive - Notified by the County regarding hearing on May 21, 2008, 9:00 AM, Room 201. There will be a Land Use Meeting on May 22, 2008, from 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM.

    · 2540 Foothill - Cellular antenna hearing on May 21, 2008, 9:00 AM at the Hall of Records, Room 150

    Parks Committee Councilmembers Cleven & Davis

    · Friends of CV Parks are working with Al Evans on the two mini-gardens. One is a California Native Garden at Two Strike Park and the other is the Senior Garden at CV Park.

    Public Relations Committee Councilmember Thomas

    Streets, Roadways, Public Safety Committee Councilmember Campbell

    Youths, Scholarship, & Seniors Committee Councilmember Pierce

    · Interviews of 18 students will be Tuesday, April 22, 2008, by Council members Pierce, Davis, Thomas, Campbell, Erickson, Arnold, and Beatty. (2 teams of 3-4 interviewers)

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    13. Items from Council

    · Cellular tower and antenna issues – There was a 1996 Federal Mandate that local government could not address health issues. The CVTC offered the General Meeting and other public meetings to residents who have expressed concern about the proposed cellular antenna, but they have not accepted. When a CUP is pulled, one issue they must address is health issues, but they cannot due to the Federal mandate. The County therefore says there are no health issues regarding a cell tower when they cannot determine that. The CVTC has asked the County change their language on this issue for future purposes.

    o Motion by Councilmember Erickson and seconded by Councilmember Smiley that the CVTC write a letter that there are too many cell towers in this area. Discussion about opposition and composition of the letter, as well as what is the regulation about density of towers and what happens to them when they are obsolete? Is this antenna a necessity? Motion passed 6-2. Opposed by Council members Thomas and Arnold.

    · Please review the CVTC brochures and propose any changes to Council members Beyt and Davis

    o Need information regarding Hometown Heroes Banners

    · Rosemont - April 23, 2008, 6:30 PM meeting in the Library regarding maintaining parent/child relationships

    · The next CV Historical Society meeting will be regarding French heritage, at the Church of Religious Science. They are still fundraising for the medallion for the new County library and they still have about $8,000 to go.

    · Walgreen’s property – The weeds are getting bad so if they’re not starting any work within the next month, please contact them to clear the weeds.

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    14. Announcements

    · Executive Committee Meeting 5/1/08, 7 PM, Sheriff Station Community Room

    · General Council Meeting 5/15/08, 7 PM, CV High School Career Center

    · Relay for Life 5/17/08, Clark Magnet School until 9am 5/18

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    15. Adjournment at 8:27 PM

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    Approved May 15, 2008