CRESCENTA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL

MINUTES

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

(Corrections gathered by President Andrus)
May 17, 2007

1.         Call to order-President Andrus, 7:00 p.m.

2.         Flag Salute-Scout Troops 303, 390, and 391 Harriet Hammons Leader

3.            Invocation-Councilmember Cleven

4.         Roll Call-Councilmember Beatty

All members present except Councilmembers Raghavachary, Smiley and Thomas.

5.            Approval of Minutes of the Council Meetings 3/15/07 and 4/ 19/ 07 Not approved

6.            Scholarship Awards Presented- Councilmember Erickson

Councilmember Erickson presented $250 awards to each of the twelve scholarship recipients along with President Andrus.

A Representative for Senator Margett, Steve Johnson, representative for  Assemblyman Adams, Andy Garcia, representative for Congressman Drier and Rita Hadjimanoukian, representative of Supervisor Antonovich, presented separate awards to the scholarship recipients.

Break- Short break was taken for photographs with the student award winners.

7.            Comments from Officials

California Highway Patrol

Officer Todd Workman noted that there were no fatalities since last month in our area.  He said that Officer Coull checked traffic on Mountain Avenue for traffic exceeding the speed limit.  The stop sign has slowed speeding down considerably on that street. . Officer Workman said that due to a complaint they would also be checking for speeding violations on Glenwood Avenue.

Los Angeles County Sheriff

Lieutenant Joe Eflandt reported that there were no homicides, there were 37 Part One offences, 54 vandalisms and 7 narcotic violations.

Los Angeles County Fire Department

Chief William Mayfield reports that there were no fires in April but there were 45 rescues.  The Catalina fire ended burning short of 5000 acres.  Griffith Park only burned 800 acres. 

Crescenta  Valley CERT

Dudley Rainey and Tim Silurik   made statements regarding CERT.  Mr. Rainey discussed the 1986 Mexico City disaster and Los Angeles City Fire assisted in Mexico City and as a result of that decided to form CERT which shows people how to assess individual injuries in a disaster and how to deal with the problems in helping citizens deal with a disaster in their area.

Student Council Representative

Annie Lawler introduced the new student who replaced William Cho.  The new student representative is Gregg Kilpatrick.  Representative Kilpatrick informed the meeting of the upcoming June 2, 2007 Crescenta Valley High School fare.  Proceeds from the fare will benefit the “Invisible Children of Uganda”.  The fare will include a carnival and a walk a thon from 10:30 a. m. to 4: 00 p. m.   The website, for “Invisible Children of Uganda”, is saveuganda.50megs.com .

The Falcon Award Scholarships will be given at an 8:45 p. m. Assembly, June 5, 2007 with a reception to follow.

8.            Special Guests

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy

Commissioner Lawren Markle stated that he was the new representative from Altadena Town Council to the Conservancy.  He represents Altadena and La Crescenta.   He is a member of the Altadena Foothills Conservancy.   His e-mail address is lawren@altadenafoothills.org.  Mr. Markle met with President Andrus and discussed trials and trailheads for our community.

9.         Public Comments

Anne Mc Neill stated that her home was burglarized May 1, 2007.  She had three useful tips for the community which is:

• Photograph all jewelry that you have.
• Keep a file on the burglary.
• Set up a Neighborhood Watch on your street.

Lisa  Bailo stated that she is a sixteen year resident of our area in the Glendale Annex section and she is against over development of La Crescenta.  She wanted to know the status of the Mountain Oaks project.  President Andrus stated that it was,” dead in the water” and that that was a quote from Mayor Najarian.   Ms. Bailo also wanted to know the status of the following subjects, Verdugo Hills Golf Course, the Gym on Lowell Avenue, and the Chief Administrative Officer for the County of Los Angeles regarding the diminishing power of the Supervisors.  President Andrus informed her of items presently in motion such as the liaison between the CVTC and Glendale City Council and the CSD for Foothill Blvd.

Michael Morgan stated that the Historical society will participate in the, “Relay for Life”, May 19-20, 2007 at 9:00 a. m. at Clark Magnet School and will dedicate their participation to two past residents, Andy W. Clark and Marion Morrison (aka  John Wayne). 

Mike Lawler stated that the Community Standards District for Montrose and La  Crescenta did not do enough to limit development in the area.  He feels the Land Use Committee is a neutral body for informational purposes.

10.            Correspondence

Councilmember Erickson read a letter about a CVWD Water Awareness gathering at Sycamore Water Treatment Plant.  The event is Saturday May 19, 2007 from 11:00 a.m.  To 2:00 p.m.

Girl Scouts Mt. Wilson Council invited President Andrus to attend the Girl Scouts Gold Award ceremony at Occidental College June 16, 2007, pre-ceremony reception at 2:00 p. m. and ceremony at 3:00 p.m.

Eagle Scouts, Troop 391, Court of Honor, invited the CVTC members to attend an award ceremony for receiving the rank of Eagle Scout at 4:00 p. m.  June 16, 2007 at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints at 4550 Raymond Avenue in La Crescent, California.

Letter from Sungsook Kim, Scholarship Chairman at Crescenta Valley High School, thanking the Council for the twelve scholarships and inviting the Council to the Senior Awards Ceremony, June 7, 2007. 

11.            Consent Items

• Letter to oppose  C. U. P.  for  Glenada  Avenue  Motion President Andrus, Second Councilmember Pierce
• Motion to change from 11 to  12 scholarships and from  $275 to $250 each  Motion by Councilmember Erickson, Second by President Andrus
• Letter opposing 710 Freeway tunnel Motion by President Andrus, Second by Councilmember Pierce

Motions passed unanimously.

12.            Committee Reports

Art Commission

Councilmember Pierce stated that the commission met last week and that they were reviewing the possibilities for an outdoor theater at Two Strike Park.

The Arts Commission is supporting the new Crescenta Valley Arts Council.

Banners Committee

Councilmembers Erickson and Mr. Ray Larsen report that they want to recognize the armed forces from our area by obtaining the names of local servicemen and women.

Councilmember Erickson is calling this effort, “C.V.  Hometown Heroes”. 

Banners are proposed for Foothill Boulevard in the unincorporated area of the County.  Sponsors for the banners are needed and contributions from the community are needed.

Election Committee

Councilmember Pierce reported that the amendment to change the by-law regarding elections has been tabled pending a meeting of all Councilmembers regarding this subject.

Finance-Fund Raising Committee

Councilmember Pierce reported that Zeke’s fundraiser was a success and that the silent auction for the Fourth of July needs gifts to auction.  He is open to any additional ideas for the auction. 

Treasurer’s Report

Councilmember Pierce presented a report and it was filed.

Public Relations Committee

No report

Foothill Design Committee

No report

Land Use Committee

The Developer cancelled the meeting.  No re-schedule as yet.

Library Committee

President Andrus reported that the County gave approval for the Time Capsule in the Library and asked Historical Society leader Mike Lawler to work with the Council on getting items together to present at the ground breaking ceremony.

There will be a brass medallion art piece placed in the floor of the new Library, donated by the Historical Society, depicting historical scenes.

Groundbreaking for the new Library will be June 28, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. at the sight of the original Library.

Scholarship Committee

Councilmember Erickson discussed earlier in agenda under, Award Presentations.

Streets, Roadways, Parks and Safety Committee

Councilmember Campbell had the following items to report.

• La Crescenta Avenue 210 freeway off-ramp is to be repaired with work to be done by Cal Trans on signage, fencing, and landscaping.
• Rosemont Avenues to be re-striped southbound to induce better traffic flow.
• Councilmember Beatty’s meeting with Public Work’s representative Amy Cheema regarding the re-striping of Rosemont Avenue was cancelled and is to be rescheduled.
• The County is researching Shields Avenue in La Crescenta for possible street widening.
• Bob Charf, from County Public Works and lighting will get back to Councilmember Beatty regarding the fact that some of the lights in the asphalt of the crosswalk are not operating.  The overhead lighting is fine.
• The County is studying the traffic and pedestrian data for La Crescenta and Prospect Avenues.  Councilmember Pierce gave a report on the individual points County Public Works is reviewing to ensure safety at that location. The goal is to finalize a report by July 9, 2007 and implement action needed prior to the beginning of the next school year.

Youth and Seniors

Councilmember Cleven gave Councilmember Erickson letters from the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts which were under Correspondence.

13.       Items from Council

Councilmember Erickson states that Supervisor Antonovich will appear at the Glendale Homeowner’s Council, at the Community Church on Canada Boulevard, Monday, June 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

Councilmember Pierce states that Jean Maluccio, Executive Director of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is preparing a 2007 Interactive Community Map.  Please call the Chamber for additional information.

President Andrus announced that the Arbor Day tape will be aired on Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day).  She said Memorial Day ceremony will be held at 8:00 a.m. at Two Strike Park.  Memorial Day Ceremony will be at 8:00 a.m. Montrose at Ocean View.

Councilmember Beatty also announced that the Arbor Day Tape will also be aired tonight at 9:30 p. m. on Charter Channel 25.

14.            Announcements

May 19, 2007- Water Awareness Day at CVWD plant from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p. m.

May 19, 2007- VOICE Picnic at 1:00 p.m. at Camp Max Straus

June 7, 2007-Executive Committee from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Sheriff’s Station

15.            Adjournment-President Andrus adjourned the meeting at 9:29 p. m.