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Chief Adams reported on the first discovery of some 5000 marijuana plants in the hills above CV Park. The plants were being watered from a public irrigation system. They could have had a street value of $10 million. The suspects escaped via the undergrowth. It took 62 police personnel to harvest and airlift out the 2 tons of plants from the hillside. This operation could have been ongoing for 2 to 3 years. The Chief thanked the LAPD who assisted and Lila Johnson of CV Park.

President Andrus read a proclamation to Josh and the Raghavachary family to increase awareness of his challenge in life.

7. Historic Home recipient David Drucker was not present for his home’s honor so was postponed until next month.

8. Comments from Officials:

Mark Harmsen representing Congressman David Dreier stopped by for a DC update. The Congressman is working on Water Quality, Transportation, JPL and state crime alien assistance program services. There has been passport chaos.

California Highway Patrol Officer Todd Workman stated that there were 14 collisions and two DUIs this month. tworkman@chp.ca.gov or 626 396 8100. They have been issuing many speeding tickets on La Crescenta even went to one person’s home. When school is closed collisions and complaints around schools are down.

LA County Police Captain Paul Gallo went next due to Captain Peters assisting Chief Adams where there were juveniles arrested for trespassing on the campus. The dog lease law is being enforced at CV Park and Two Strike Park. They can be reached at 661 257 0881 or 0882 if you see a dog off lease at the park. They have received zero calls regarding lease law issues. The 24 hour dispatch phone is 1800 834 0064. It was suggested they change patrols to 8:30 AM and 4:30 to 5 PM when residents come home and take their dogs out.

LA County Sheriff Captain Peters states they have made many arrests and thefts are down area wide. Just as this evening when the Chief and Captain nabbed juveniles, the agencies work well together. This is the second summer when crimes have gone down. President Andrus mentioned a Pine Glen robbery in August. The Graffiti on billboards was reported and gone the same day. Councilman Cleven asked about the seriousness of the local burglaries. Most are daytime. Must watch out for more than one where one distracts owner and others go thru house. Since they arrested some kids hooked on heroin crimes are down.

Rita Hadjimanoukian from Supervisor Antonovich’s office applauded this year’s council on all they have accomplished. They were thanked for sponsoring a banner.

9. Dog Park Presentation - John Klose and Carol Fodera presented 800 signatures from local residents who want a dog park. 921 signatures were gathered but 127 were outside our area. They have been collecting since July 15 at the Farmer’s Markets. It took some 40 hours to get these signatures. They were charged to find some land to build this park. They are considering gathering donations to help offset the tax payer burden to fund this park. There suggested perhaps a fee for a dog tag to use the dog park. Councilmembers Campbell and Pierce will be working with the County as part of a task force for this dog park. President Andrus restated what Kathleen Ritter of Parks told us in July. A dog park requires 3 acres with two parks for big and little dogs. They are thinking CV Park.

In the course of performing their duties, council members and their relevant persons*, are to treat fellow council members with respect.

Council members and their relevant persons* must not intimidate or attempt to intimidate fellow council members.

Council members must not conduct themselves in a manner which could reasonably be regarded as bringing their office or authority into disrepute.

*The definition of a "relevant person" is a member of a council members family, or any person with whom the council member has a close association.

Librarian Vickie Guagliardo introduced new youth librarian, Lydia Harland who is looking for high school students to be on a teen advisory board. They are cleaning shelves of shabby books getting ready for library closing during construction.

John Newcomb spoke of his new DVD available at Ralph's on the valley’s history. There will be two free showings Sat the 18^th at St. Luke's and Aug 25^th at 8 PM at CV Park on a 14 foot screen.

2778 Frances wants to remove 3 oak trees to put in a residence. 8 more trees will be damaged.

4400 to 4404 sub divide 3 family homes to 7 new condos with sub terrain parking. Ocean View and Barton north east corner.

Councilmember Raghavachary asks county to water trees on Foothill Blvd. The trees can be adopted for care.

Nov 3^rd 9 AM to 5 PM. Steve Pierce will get volunteers to work the day. The application to run for Town Council will be on our website starting Sept 4 and at our meetings and the chamber office. Final review is Oct 13^th.

CV Hometown Fair will be Sept 22 10 AM to 6 PM. We will have a Bid N Win booth, Lady with many Pockets. The Fair will have an adopt a pet booth, a classic car show plus carnival rides and more. Paul and Lisa Dutton who won our silent auction trip are in Hawaii with recent storms.

There will be a temporary out door stage at CV Park. A 3 sided shell with a canopy and a raised stage by March 2008. There is some lighting and restrooms. There will be no fee for Arts Council to use it. Sign ups will be through Lila. The area can also be used for basketball.

We have 10 sponsors but want to get to 16 for the 25 pole price break. Councilmember Beyt reports they will be on the north side of the street and up as long as esthetically proper. A fallen GI is not to be honored with the active men but as military protocol dictates. The sponsor list should be on our website as well as the GIs. Councilmember Erickson asked Councilmember Pierce to keep track of the checks for this purpose.

Councilmember Raghavachary reports Oct 10 at 9AM Rich, Stuart, and she will present to regional planning before they schedule the public meeting. She has a full FDC meeting scheduled for Monday Oct 8.

No parking signage on Mary Street will be up before school starts. They are working on the right to take care of 210 off ramp jointly with the chamber. Every 2 weeks we are the work crew.

Councilmember Cleven reported on Dorothy and Goss Canyon with a 45 slope. Disabled could not cross. Not practical for disabled pedestrians to cross

Sat Sept 1 is CV Arts Council show at Two Strike Park at 7 pm Fancy n Fairy Tales. There were 400 people at their last event.

Councilmember Smiley thanked all for all we are doing and encouraged all to run in election.

Councilmember Thomas thanked Sue Kilpatrick for walking park with him to give handicap view of outdoor stage area and also thanked the chamber for their help.

Next meeting will be Back to School Night at CVHS so come early to find parking at to have 6PM dinner in the quad to support Prom Plus.