Altadena Crest Trail Restoration Working Group (ACTRWG)

Steering Committee

…from Arroyo Seco to Eaton Canyon

 

2005 December 13 Agenda (draft) for 7:00 PM meeting at Altadena Senior Center (note LOCATION CHANGE this meeting only, to 560 E Mariposa Street (from the Altadena Community Center, proceed east on Altadena Dr the short distance to Lake, turn south (downhill).  Turn right (west) on Mariposa, past first stop sign, past second stop sign and Public Library, and go into the Senior Center, on the south side of the street, one building west of the Library.)

 

 

0.  Introductions for new attendees.

 

1.  Desired adjournment time for this meeting?

 

2.  Decision on meeting Secretary and Recorder of Action Items.   Thank you Jim Bradley and Bev Huntsberger for taking notes and compiling the minutes!

 

3.  Review Minutes- from last mtg.

 

4.     County/City/U.S. Government Announcements of any items not covered later on agenda. (Sussy Nemer/Deputy Supervisor, Adrian Garcia/Chief Administrative Office, Larry Hensley/Parks & Recreation, John Cox/Pasadena, Howard Okamoto/USFS, others?).

 

5.     Report from the Trails Chair of any items not covered later on agenda. (Sameer Etman)

 

 

 

6.  Current Tasks (agreed from last meeting and/or inserted based on more recent developments)

  1. Report by Sameer Etman and Edward Belden on (ad hoc) Mapping Subcommittee meeting, and discussion of Sapphos proposed trails map.
  2. ACT Needs Report (a report to Ralph Beltran listing repairs and deficiencies required for each ACT segment) [in the interest of time, please leave details to a follow-up email or phone call, and only report on a problem you have seen firsthand; see following agenda item…]
  3. Ralph Beltran will work with Frank Padilla to develop a classification scheme so that reporting of trail damage can be standardized. Howard Okamoto said at Nov mtg that USFS uses a quantitative description of the trail problem such as the length and width of a washout, or the dimensions and extent of interference caused by a fallen tree so they can anticipate the crew and equipment needed for repair.  [Can we adopt this scheme?] <IN PROGRESS>
  4. Report on and discussion of plans for Hahamongna Watershed Park that may impact trails; focus on any input from this group to County Supervisor Antonovich for a meeting with City of Pasadena later this week.
  5. Ross Riggs, Marietta Kruells and others will go out with County staff to evaluate the Sediment Placement Site trail.  Jan Takata will advise who is the right point of contact for this.  They will have a plan of action by the [September] meeting.  Boyd will also try to get Larry Hensley to attend. Marietta is following up why she is not getting replies regarding this.
  6. Explore trail easement solutions with property owners, as requested; SE, DZ. <IN PROGRESS>
  7. Ralph Beltran & Sameer Etman will discuss how to correct signage, and propose assignments accordingly to get decision on specific corrections.  <IN PROGRESS> Signs are sparse and some are still incorrect.
  8. Provide new map for ACT, show linkage to La Canada trails, install on website.  Ross Riggs & Bev Huntsberger will discuss the map further at next month’s (9/13) meeting.  (see #6.A.)

 

  1. `Mary Barrie and Lori Paul will continue to monitor the Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act bill’s progress and will try to get a definitive answer as to which geographic areas will be included in the study area. Boyd will discuss the bill with the County’s Chief Deputy, John Wicker who is the County’s legislative specialist.  He will let Mary know what he finds out about the bill. <Mary Barrie asked and LaCanada Mayor Portantino wrote a letter, and Lori will add her letter>
  2. Jan Takata will check on the status of the Pinecrest Gate that provides Eaton Cyn access to the ACT.  He will advise who in City of Pasadena is appropriate point of contact.
  3. Jan Takata will have Ralph Beltran check on whether trail volunteers are covered by County workers’ compensation insurance and report back at the next meeting.
  4. Anything missing?

 

 

 

6.  Proposed Tasks (for consideration at this meeting; may be proposed via email to Meetings Chair (Robert Staehle, via gaboon@sbcglobal.net), or bring up at the meeting)

[see 6A, 6B, 6D.]  Any others?

 

        

 

 

7. Old Business

 

 

 

 

8. New Business

 

 

 

 

9.  Review of Task List for next meeting (Ross Riggs or alternate Recorder)

 

 

 

 

10. Upcoming Events: 

 

 

 

Happy Holidays!  Enjoy the trails!

 

January 10:  Next Steering Committee mtg Tuesday  at 7 PM (back) at the Altadena Community Center.

 

 

 

 

11. Adjourn