Contents:
1. Call to Order
2. Flag Salute
3. Invocation
4. Roll Call
5. Approval of Minutes of the Council Meeting 1/17/08
6. Treasurer’s Report
7. Correspondence
8. Comments from Officials
9. Honored Historic Home Award
10. Public Comments
11. Action Items
12. Committee Reports
13. Items from Council
14. Announcements
15. Adjournment
1. Call to Order at 7:02 p.m. Mayor Andrus
The Council decided to "Go Red for Women" tonight. "Everyone can
support the fight against heart disease in women by wearing red. It's a
simple, powerful way to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke,"
according to the American Heart Association.
www.goredforwomen.org
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2. Flag Salute Troop 303
Robert Jarnot & Doug Sandmeyer
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3. Invocation Councilmember Thomas
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4. Roll Call Councilmember Davis
All Council members present with the exception of Councilmember
Erickson.
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5. Approval of Minutes of the Council Meeting 1/17/08
• Motion by Councilmember Campbell and seconded by Councilmember
Beatty. Approved – no one opposed.
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6. Treasurer’s Report Councilmember Beyt
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7. Correspondence Councilmember Thomas
Nancy Jacobson wrote a letter regarding County Animal Control
and concern about lost pets in the Crescenta Valley. She has had
four dogs over 14 years. Under the current system, a lost pet is
taken to the County shelter in Baldwin Park. La Canada, Glendale,
and the Glendale Annex of La Crescenta are contracting with the
Pasadena Humane Society for licensing and shelter services. Mayor
Andrus sent an email to Supervisor Antonovich directly and we will
write Ms. Jacobson telling her we are looking into it.
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8. Comments from Officials
First Responders
California Highway Patrol Officer Todd Workman
Everything is looking good and they are still hitting the
schools hard.
Caltrans will implement freeway congestion relief by turning on
metering lights on all on and off ramps on the 210 Freeway in our
area. On the 2 Freeway north to the 210 east and west, you’ll have
to stop. On the 134 eastbound to the 210 west, you’ll have to stop.
Between March and May, the new lights will be turned on green for
2-3 weeks, until people get used to it and then they will turn them
on so you’ll have to stop.
According to studies, benefits include an improvement in
traffic flow, increase in speed, reduced fuel consumption and
improvement in air quality.
Caltrans can look into flashing lights or "prepare to stop"
signs. Officer Workman will forward contact information so the
Council can contact Caltrans or write a letter in support of this
suggestion
Discussion about concerns:
Traffic will be backed up into the tunnel from the 2
north to the 210 west and beyond from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
What will the effect be on La Crescenta Ave near La
Crescenta Elementary and CV High?
Can the exchange ramps have smart meters that work only
if needed instead of being on all the time? There is
potential for more traffic to go to the end of the 2 Freeway
and exit onto Foothill Blvd.
There will not be less enforcement while the CHP is
enforcing the on ramp meters as an officer is specifically
targeted for that enforcement.
Officer Workman will invite a Caltrans Representative
to come to a Town Council Meeting to answer questions and
address concerns.
Supervisor Antonovich’s Offices Rita Hadjimanoukian
"Too Toxic to Trash" hazardous and e-waste round up on Saturday
April 19, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Glendale City Streets, 780
Flower Street, Glendale. Fill up your trunk and they’ll unload it
for you.
In conjunction with the CV Town Council and LA County Parks and
Recreation, Supervisor Antonovich invites everyone to attend the
Annual Arbor Day Ceremony & Tree Planting on Saturday March 8, at
noon at Two Strike Park. Confirmed lunch vendors include Ralphs,
OSH, Togos and Los Gringos Rapido.
LA County Sheriff Captain Tim Peters
2007 Report Discussion
Burglary – Some solicitors were working our area. On
January 2, the Sheriff arrested three people who were
knocking on front doors and if there was no response, they
would go to the back door. He encourages everyone to lock
their doors and call the Sheriff if solicitors are looking
around while soliciting or doing anything suspicious.
Larceny/Theft – There was "phishing" to find unlocked
car doors. In March 2007, two people identified and wanted
by several stations, were arrested in Arizona. We are
encouraged to "Harden your target" - Lock your doors, don’t
leave computers or GPS systems in open view inside your car.
Close your garage door.
Vandalism – There were a lot more reports of graffiti
and slap tagging
Jan Report - 26 Part One crimes, which is six more than Jan
2007. Last year there were two auto thefts and there were two in
January.
Vandalism – 16, down from 37 last January. It has gone
down since June 2007.
Narcotics – 13 arrests, which is high for the area, but
it’s also good due to increased enforcement.
Alarm systems – Discussion about burglary statistics. A
sign for an alarm company will chase away 90% of the
burglars, because there are too many easier targets.
LA County Parks Department Al Evans
There are several new programs at Two Strike Park. Tyrone Brown
is the new Supervisor assigned to Two Strike Park.
A mobile recreation unit will be there Monday/Wednesday/Friday
from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. They will have Frisbee golf, miniature
golf, arts & crafts, a parachute, etc.
They will expand on Tuesdays with fitness and nutrition
programs.
Thursday there might be Youth sports camps – football,
basketball, softball, and soccer on a rotating basis.
There will be a Father’s Day jazz concert
Shakespeare in the park (300-500 people attended last year) –
August 1, 7:00 pm.
They would like to do outdoor family movie nights once a week
to show Classic movies
They are looking into requests for more picnic tables
All Parks Staff have thorough background checks done by the
Department of Justice. Parks and Recreation is very conscientious
about safeguarding our children.
They encourage local residents to work at the parks. Job
descriptions and employment applications are available. Applicants
only require some background in community service where you can
document 180 hours.
Senior programs – Skip McNevin has someone on staff that is
experienced and can lead Yoga, Pilates, walking, etc.
Request for shade over the children’s playground equipment –
They are aware of the situation and Supervisor Antonovich’s office
is looking at gathering bids.
Student Council Representative – Greg Kilpatrick
The school has put up a new Web site,
Monthly meetings will be on the 3rd Tuesday of every
month so the next meeting will be Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Community Room at the Sheriff Station. Information will be
available on the calendar of the Town Council’s Web site.
Presented two letters of Support from Vets at the Rosemont Pet
Hospital, Steve Salin & Kimberly Mitchell.
Jacques Massachi regarding the development at Briggs & Foothill
A Conditional Use Permit ("CUP") was issued in August 2005 and
expired in August 2007. The County may allow a modification of the
previous 2 year time limit to 3 years. The Chamber of Commerce has
given a letter of support for the development. They would like help
to get a modification of the time limit.
Mr. Massachi said the Developer and Architect did not receive
notification the CUP was going to expire. The Architect had all the
paperwork in their possession from the prior owner.
Mr. Massachi personally contacted the County for a modification
as suggested by Mark Childs in Planning. The County Council will
make the final determination.
Community letters may not help extend the CUP. The Developer is
not looking for an extension, but a modification of the term. Mark
Childs in Planning sent Mr. Massachi an email recommending that he
get letters of support.
Mr. Massachi discovered the CUP expired in November. The
Architect has contacted Planning and sent several emails, but the
gentleman who originally worked on this CUP has retired.
This is the only property on Foothill that has a CUP because it
was a motel use. It also has a residential property on it and was a
split zoning at one time.
If they have to get a new CUP, they don’t want to shut down the
motel due to possible vandalism. The Developer could lose financing
and it would be difficult to carry this property for another year.
The Developer knew a CUP was in play, but it was in possession
of the prior owner and Architect. The Developer has done a
development before and all CUPs expire.
The Council will contact Planning to see what needs to be done.
At this time, there is no deadline other than the County
Council is looking at this now.
The Developer is ready to start this project in 2-3 months
because he has to pull the permits. They are ready to go, the
funding is in place and the contractor is lined up.
Council members Smiley and Pierce regarding Mayor Andrus, Woman of
the Year
March is Women’s History Month. On March 10, 2008, the
legislation will hold Woman of the Year ceremonies in the State
Senate Chambers. Assembly member Anthony Adams has chosen Mayor
Andrus as Woman of the Year. Following our Arbor Day ceremony, Mayor
Andrus’s family will fly to Sacramento. Mayor Andrus will be
speaking with State representatives about important issues affecting
our community.
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11. Action Items
2007 Audit complements of Page Business Associates - David Page, Montrose
Please ask Councilmember Beyt if Council members want to see a
copy of the audit
Motion to Approve Publishing Annual Budget with Minutes
Budget will be posted on the Council’s Web site with the
January General Meeting Minutes. Motion by Councilmember Beyt and
seconded by Councilmember Smiley. All in favor – no one opposed.
Motion to approve $200 increase in the Budget for business cards
Motion by Councilmember Beyt and seconded by Councilmember
Smiley. All in favor – no one opposed.
Motion to Approve Letter regarding grant for Rosemont Middle School
To help fund an SRO on campus to decrease school crime and
increase safety on campus. Motion by Councilmember Cleven and
seconded by Councilmember Campbell. All in favor – no one opposed.
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12. Committee Reports
Executive
Committee Mayor Andrus
The Council reviewed goals for this year – Dog park, bike
paths, outdoor stage, a welcome to Montrose sign, Harvest Market
representation, a sister community, welcome to LA Crescenta signs,
medians, underground utilities.
Land Use Committee
Council members Beyt,
Campbell, & Thomas
Notice of public hearing on March 4, at the Regional Planning
Office in LA regarding antennas for a wireless communications
company on top of a commercial building at 2540 Foothill blvd. The
antennas will be hidden by panels on the roof similar to how an A/C
unit looks.
3900 & 3908 Park Place in Montrose – Received information from
Regional Planning that the Developer is considering going forward
with the project. The Land Use Committee wrote a letter to the
Developer to see if they wanted to have a public land use meeting in
March or April. There is an approved negative declaration on this
property.
May 28 – The Community Standards Design ("CSD") for Foothill
Boulevard will be heard before the Commission
Southeast corner of Foothill at Sunset – A big fence went up
around the property. It was recently sold and a Developer bought it.
The Council will look into this. There is an oak tree on the
property line of Sunset and another one further in.
Art Commission Council members Thomas, Pierce
Supervisor Antonovich’s office to provide the Community with a
portable stage at CV Park to use from March throughout 2008. This
temporary facility will be used to get Community input before
pursuing something more permanent. Information has been given to the
CV Arts Council and the Southern California Lyrics Theater. The site
is under the oak trees, where the basketball court is and it forms a
natural bowl.
Banner Committee
Councilmember Erickson
• Ray Larsen reported in Councilmember Erickson’s absence. Three
banners were put up, but we have not awarded the families with
photos/certificates. We could possibly present them at the Arbor Day
celebration or March General Meeting.
• We just received notice of a new service member, Joseph White,
in the US Army stationed in Fort Louis. We are looking for
additional 2-3 sponsors.
• One banner lost a support arm and it was fixed today.
• Congratulations to Nalbinian & Valerie, who were married
February 8. They are back in Okinawa, where they are stationed.
• Blue Star families meet on Friday nights, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00
p.m., on Honolulu Avenue to show their support for the armed forces.
Please join them if you can.
Community Events
Committee Councilmember
Smiley
• Arbor Day Celebration March 8, at noon – In the event of rain,
Monte Vista is the backup site. The CV Chamber of Commerce and the
CVWD (bringing drinking water) will be participating.
Finance & Fundraising
Committee Councilmember
Beyt
• Pancake breakfast –CV DOGS will join the Town Council in this
effort. We need to find a venue with a kitchen, seating area, and
refrigeration in La Crescenta. We will need help from everyone on
the Council.
• Silent Auction
Parks Committee Council members Cleven & Davis
• Dog Park – There was a site visit on February 4, at the Eagle
Debris Basin between the wash and the west side of Two Strike Park.
There were representative from the Supervisor’s office, Flood
Control, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Planning, and the Town
Council. The County must develop a County Dog Park Policy and
Guidelines, as well as amend County Ordinances, which need to be
approved at several levels, including the Board of Supervisors.
Funding sources need to be identified, and EIR or negative
declaration may need to be prepared, community meetings must be held
and schematics/designs need to be prepared. Construction would be
completed approximately 18 months to 2 years after these other steps
have been completed. No space at Two Strike Park will be used for
the dog park.
• We are investigating additional spot parks
• Discussion about possible access to the Pickens Canyon Spot
Park via a bridge from Briggs over the wash.
Public
Relations
Committee
Councilmember
Thomas
• No report
Streets,
Roadways, Public
Safety Committee
Councilmember
Campbell
• There have been many inquiries about speeders, including
inquiries about adding an extra stop sign at Fairmount and Glenwood
to make it a 4-way stop.
• Headed north on La Crescenta and Foothill, there is currently
one left turn lane, two lanes to go straight, and one right turn
lane. A suggestion was received to change one of the two straight
lanes into a combination left turn and straight lane. Amy Cheema is
investigating.
• There is a similar request on northbound Ramsdell and Foothill.
Youths,
Scholarship, &
Seniors
Committee
Councilmember
Pierce
• Had a joint meeting with the Parks Committee.
• Working on funding for scholarships. The eligibility
requirement for scholarships is that you can be any graduating
senior at CV High or a resident of Unincorporated Montrose or La
Crescenta.
• Changes regarding pickup and drop-off at Mountain Avenue School
– It is moving forward and today was the first banking day
(Thursdays), where all grades are dismissed at the same time.
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13. Items from Council
• Glendale Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at the Hilton Hotel on March
13. Doors open at 6:00 a.m. and breakfast is at 6:30 p.m. Ann
Drysdale will be the guest speaker at a program starting at 7:00
a.m.
• The Sheriff’s Department contacted the Council and they are
doing a wall in the building in honor of those who’ve died while
serving the Sheriff. They would like to use a 12x12 decal of the CVT
C logo for the County portion of this. Motion by Councilmember
Pierce and seconded by Councilmember Beatty. All in favor – no one
opposed.
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14. Announcements
Executive Committee Meeting
3/6/08, 7 PM, Sheriff Station
Community Room
Arbor Day 3/8/08, 12 noon,
Two Strike Park
Glendale Mayor’s Prayer
Breakfast 3/12/08, 6:30 a.m.,
Glendale Hilton
Dedication of Pickens Canyon
Park 3/19/08, 10:30 a.m., Briggs
and Foothill
General Council Meeting
3/20/08, 7 PM, CV High School
Career Center
