CRESCENTA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL 

October 19, 2006  - C.V. Sheriff’s Station

 

MINUTES

 

1.  Call to Order - President Hales

Present                                                                  Absent

Councilmember Andrus                            Alternate Councilmember Bodell

Councilmember Beatty

Councilmember Erickson

Alternate Councilmember Lunt

Councilmember Ostler

Alternate Councilmember Pierce

Councilmember Raghavchary

Councilmember Rawlins

Councilmember Thomas

Councilmember Smiley

President Hales

 

2.  Approval of Minutes of CVTC General Meeting, September 21, 2006 [approved unanimously]

 

3.  CVTC Presentation                                                                                         

Assemblyman Dennis Mountjoy

Doug Failing, Cal Trans

 

4. Comments from Officials

Report of La Crescenta Crime Statistics for September. [see attached report].  Additional Sheriff’s presence in early morning hours is on its way.  We need to have L.A. County Department of Public Works to install some more signs before we can beef-up enforcement of parking overnight on Foothill Blvd.  Sheriff’s Station parking lot should be done in two weeks.

Given Neighbor of the Month Award by Councilmember Pierce.  Read thank-you from JP Nagel and Rite Aid Security, and presented certificate.    

Reports 20 auto accidents over last 6 weeks:  Only 1 injury, and none were related to drunk driving.  Working on speed enforcement and responding to a lot of complaints around school zones.

Sept. 30 was end of rainy season calendar.  Last year we had 6% less than average.  (22.61 inches received. Average is 24.19 inches)  Want Caltrans to conserve water.  Will continue water conservation warning signs.  Will work on Bio-remediation technology.  We had two sewer overflows this month.  Hooked up new generator which has 890 gallon fuel tank which can run for over 24 hours.  Water main replacement projects currently on-going should be completed within 2 months.  Distributed flyer announcing Water Master Plan Public Workshop on Nov. 14, 2006 at the District Administration office on Foothill Blvd.

Had a successful Oktoberfest event, and thanks to the CVTC for helping with 3 booths.

There is a Nov. 4, 2006, bus tour of LA side of Route 66.  Nov. 20, 2006 Historical Society meeting we will have two speakers on John Wayne.  CV Heritage Candidate Forum on October 23, 2006, 6-8 p.m. at Montrose Library.  President Hales announced that CV Chamber will be presenting Mike Lawler as of Man of Year, and Steve Pierce as Volunteer of the Year.

Announcement of upcoming library programs.

Tomorrow, October 20, 2006, at 3:00 p.m. there will be planting flowers at CV Park with Brownies and Seniors.  Saturday, October 21, 2006, 4-6 p.m. at 2-Strike Park there will be another Music in the Park event.  Band will be the Cuz’ What Band.

LA County has awarded Allied Waste Services an exclusive waste hauling contract.  New 7-year contract will start January 1, 2006.  Allied phone number is (888) 742-5234; County of LA (800) 993-5844.

Please support Prop 84 for increased funding for the Conservancy.  Distributed “Symbiosis” magazine.

 

5.  CVTC 2006 Candidates Forum

                Remarks limited to three minutes per candidate

[Names Drawn from Hat will be order of speakers and order names will appear on the ballot.]

David Rands

Dennis Van Brenen

Virginia Choate

Frank Beyt

George Steele

Bruce Campbell

Curtis Cleven

Steve Pierce

Roy Allmon

 

[Short break for picture of candidates]

 

6.  Public Comments - [none]

 

7.  Motion for CVTC to approve Community Standards District draft, compiled by Foothill Design Committee

Motion by Beatty, Seconded, Discussion; Approved Unanimously.

 

8.  CVTC Committee Reports

Election will be Nov. 4, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Need volunteers for help with elections.  Every candidate has signed campaign pledge.  Absentees will be sent out Sat 21-28.

Motion by Councilmember Andrus to have up to $300 available to use for election absentee ballots, printing ballots, and advertising in Valley Sun.  Seconded.  Discussion.  Approved Unanimous 

We have had a successful year and there will be no more fundraisers for the remainder of the year.

[handled above during motion on CSD]

Dept. of Regional Planning wants to meet with several community members to go over revision of draft of design standards in CSD.  Comittee has made some changes – loosened up requirements, driveway, open space.    CSD goes to Committee Meeting on Nov. 29, then to full board of supervisors before March.

Land Use meeting was recently held for two projects on Montrose Ave.  One on 2226  Montrose has eight units and owner came back with some changes.  The other property is 2429 Montrose which has 4 units, and this was first time heard of this project. 

Library Committee Meeting on Oct. 26, 2006, to discuss colors of Library.   Architect will be there as well. 

Newspaper has asked to have us take pictures of candidates and they should be running a story on candidates.   

At Ramsdell and Foothill there was a fence which had blown down today, but it has been repaired.  Resident on Orange near Monte Vista with parking and fire hydrant issue has been taken care of by Councilmember Beatty.

WASP accreditation is ongoing and Councilmember Erickson is a part of that process.

Councilmember Erickson will take over and be a part of Superintendent Advisory Committee

 

9. Items from Council

 

10.  Treasurer’s Report - Councilmember Thomas

Submitted [see attached report] Filed for audit.

 

11.  Correspondence - Councilmember Erickson

 

12.  Announcements

 

13.  Adjournment