CRESCENTA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL

General Meeting

September 21, 2006—7:00 p.m.—Sheriff’s Station

MINUTES

1.  Call to Order - President Hales

• Pledge of Allegiance - Councilmember Raghavachary     
• Invocation - Councilmember Thomas
• Roll Call - Councilmember Ostler

Present                                                                                  Absent

Councilmember Andrus                                     Alternate Councilmember Bodell

Councilmember Beatty                                      Councilmember Rawlins

Councilmember Erickson                                  Councilmember Smiley

Alternate Councilmember Lunt

Councilmember Ostler

Alternate Councilmember Pierce

Councilmember Raghavachary

Councilmember Thomas

President Hales

General Announcements:

• Antonovich Trial Ride, October 15, 2006 at Bonelli Regional Park
• Palm Tree Planting Dedication at 2 Strike Park, October 15, 10 a.m.
• Music in Park at 2 Strike Park 4:00 p.m. this Saturday, September 23, 2006
• Councilmember Smiley is absent this evening.  Her son is getting his Shield from the Fire Department
• Mary Pinolla/Desi Geestman Foundation Fundraiser, Tuesday Oct. 17, 2006

2.  Approval of Minutes of CVTC General Meeting, August 17, 2006 [unanimously approved] 

3.  CVTC Presentation to Glendale Unified School District PTA

                Liz Arnold, Glendale Council PTA President 

4.  Guest Speaker 

                Ron Farina, Red Cross-Glendale/La Crescenta Valley Chapter

Good resource for emergency preparedness is  www.RedCross.org.  Red Cross is 125 year in American and 90^th year in Glendale.  Always looking for locations to have meetings/training.  Blood services provide 400,000 pints of blood a year.  Always need more blood.  Disaster Services – Second CERT class in La Crescenta starts this Saturday.  Knowing what to do is very important: First Aid and CPR, CERT training.  One year ago country was responding to Katrina and Red Cross was involved and trained many volunteers.  Glendale Red Cross sent 80 people to location.  Respond to fires and provide cantina for fire personnel and help displaced people find shelter and other essential needs.  Teach water safety and life guarding.  Some training can be done primarily on-line.   Fritz Coleman comedy night is upcoming fundraising on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at Glendale Center Theatre.  Containers with emergency supplies are at CV High School.  Local website is www.ARCGlendale.org  Build an emergency preparedness kit and have a plan.  Red Cross sells 72 hour kits.  Check website. 

5. Comments from Officials

• Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Department - Captain Tim Peters

Monthly report of Crimes in August.  See attached report.  Rummage sale this Saturday.  Parking issue on Foothill – thy have been asked by Supervisor Antonovich and have now begun increasing patrol of parking on Foothill Blvd.  Sheriffs will be adding an additional early morning car which will also help with enforcement.  Larceny crimes have increased in area and vandalism.

• California Highway Patrol - Officer Coull

Have been putting radar trailers near schools and will follow-up with radar enforcement.  For month of August there was 11 traffic collisions, three with injuries.  4 caused by unsafe speed.  Will be doing seatbelt enforcement and Sobriety check points in the future.  (626) 296-8100 ext. 247

• LA County Fire Department - Asst. Fire Chief Matt Gil and Stephanie English

Stephanie English is LA County Fire Department community services representative.  She handles interaction with public and community groups.  Chief Gil has been working on local fires--Day and Pine fires and gave update.  Pine fire is only 6 miles from this area, as the crow flies, but they hope to knock it out in the morning as Santa Ana winds are forecast for this weekend.  

• Crescenta Valley Water District - Ernie Weber

He personally does not foresee a rapid increase in rates in the near future.  CVWD is working with City of Glendale as they are adding pumps to compete for Verdugo Wash water.  This should not be a problem.  Colorado River Tour is coming up on October 27-29.  Awarded contract for pipeline replacement at 3400 Maryann, Community, Prospect and New York Aves.  These will start next week.  CVWD had to discontinue one of their wells due to detected MTBE.  Looking into detection of source(s) and possible removal.  Pickens tunnel is in need of repair and they are working on adding it back into service.      

• Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce - Paul Dutton

Country Fair was a success.  5K Run/Walk coming on Oct. 14, 2006 at 2 Strike Park.  CERT training is beginning this Saturday.  No pre-registration required.  Men About Town Fashion Show on October 4, 2006 at Oakmont Country Club. 

• Montrose Chamber of Commerce - Mike Sharr

Oktoberfest Mixer is coming up.  Oktoberfest is on October 7, 2006.  Noon to 11 p.m.

• Historical Society/CV Heritage - Mike Morgan

Chimes Tour at St. Lukes – Sept. 23, 2006, 9:30 a.m.  Next CV Heritage meeting will be on Sept. 25, 2006, and will discuss the proposed Mountain Oaks development.  CV Community Home Tour will be Sat. October 14, 2006.  Tickets can be purchased at CV Chamber.         

• La Crescenta Library - Vickie Guagliardo

Announced upcoming programs and events.

• Los Angeles County Parks - Steve Pierce

Thursday October 21, Brownies will be joining their grandparents to plant flowers in the Senior Garden.

• BFI/Allied Waste - Kenetha Jespers

County has an ordinance that trash bins must go back before 8 p.m. on trash pick-up day.  Health Services Dept can be (626)430-5540.  BFI phone number 888-742-5234.  Mina Beyt asks about combining of all trash and recycling. 

 6.  Public Comments

Elliot Barkan candidate for 59^th Assembly District.  Seeks community support.

Robert Sloan President of Foothill Municipal Water District.  Is up for re-election and seeks support.

Bill Nicoll – Treasurer of Glendale Alliance, Political Action Committee.  Trying to get out the vote.  Website at www.GlendaleAlliance.org. 

David Meyers – is organizer of Friends of Mountain Oaks which is opposing the proposed Mountain Oak development.  Website www.friendsofmountainoaks.org.  Sherri Stubbs asked about property owners.

7.  CVTC Committee Reports

• Election Committee - Councilmember Andrus

One candidate has applied to date.  Others have contacted us to inquire about elections.  Applications are due Oct. 15, 2006. 

• Finance/Fundraising - Councilmember Thomas

Silent auction raised over $2,100.  Grandview fundraiser: $110.00  Dominicks fundraiser: $127.00

• Foothill Design Committee - Councilmember Raghavachary

Full meeting is being planned in middle of October.  Will report back to Council at end of month.

• Land Use Committee - Councilmember Raghavachary

Two projects in Montrose seeking CUP.  One 8-unit and one  4-unit buildings.  Second week of October we hope to have meeting to discuss the two projects.

• Library Committee - President Hales

Yesterday and last week Committee interviewed artist finalists for upcoming library.  It was a difficult decision based upon the extremely talented group of artists in this area   There will be a Primary and Secondary artist chosen.  County will make a press release regarding its choice.  Art budget is $72,400.  Artists concepts will be due early November.  County has said there may be some aesthetic changes to design that is currently on the website.  Richard Toyon has submitted some recommendations. 

• Oktoberfest - Councilmember Erickson

Two pretzel booths and an ID booth.  Seeking sign-ups of councilmembers to contribute. 

• Public Relations/Internet - Councilmember Erickson

Thank the papers for what they have done.  E-mail was received for Worley and Rawlins eagle court of honor on Oct. 7, 2004 11:00 to 1:00 p.m.

CV Methodist Church has announced the new appointment of the Rev. Paige Eaves as its new pastor. 

• Streets, Roadways, Parks and Public Safety - Councilmembers Ostler/Pierce

Working on getting curbs, which are for water control in the Pineglen area, painted or otherwise marked.  We have had residents tripping and hurting themselves.  Councilmember Andrus has been a great help in this process by bringing it to our attention and surveying neighbors in the area regarding solution.  Thanks to Steve Pierce for putting so much time into planting of the palm tree in 2-Strike Park.  Steve Pierce mentions an issue which we are going to be involved with dealing with traffic/pedestrian congestion near Mountain Ave. Elementary School and Ocean View Avenue.

• Youths and Seniors - Councilmember Erickson

CVCAN will be meeting at CV High School at 3:15 p.m. , Sept. 27, 2006.

CCY Senior Programs are upcoming and flyers are available. 

8. Items from Council

• Report of LA County Zoning Ordinance Update Project - President Hales
• Report of 710 Freeway Tunnel Study - Councilmember Pierce

• Items for Press Release – email to Councilmember Erickson

Motion by Councilmember Thomas to write letter to County to move as quick as possibly to reach a compromise with the community so that we can lift the CUP permit requirement.  Seconded.  Approved unanimously.

Councilmember Andrus                  yes

Councilmember Beatty                    yes

Councilmember Erickson                 yes

Councilmember Ostler                     yes

Alternate Councilmember Pierce     yes                [voting in place of absent Councilmember Smiley]

Councilmember Raghavachary        yes

Councilmember Thomas                  yes

President Hales                                    yes

9.  Treasurer’s Report - Councilmember Thomas

See attached Report.  Filed for audit. 

Motion by Councilmember Erickson to approve $60 for printing of CVTC brochures for Farmers Market.  Seconded by Councilmember Beatty.  Approved unanimously. 

10.  Correspondence - Councilmember Erickson 

11.  Announcements

• October 5, 2006,  7:00 pm – CVTC Executive Meeting
• October 7, 2006 – Oktoberfest
• October 15, 2006 – CVTC candidates filing closes at midnight
• October 19, 2006, 7:00 pm – CVTC General Meeting

12.  Adjournment 10:14 p.m.