Decmber 18, 2000 Regular Meeting
Acton Community Center

Called to Order 7:32 P.M. by President David Weary

All officers and members present.

Minutes of November 20, 2000 meeting approved as published.

Treasurer Leona Sexton --Reported a balance of $1227.81

ANNOUNCEMENTS / CORRESPONDENCE

The Chair announced receipt of the following :

· Information summary from L.A. County.

· Information package from Albertson's.

· Letter of resignation from Chrys Hamper .

PRESENTATIONS

· The Chair displayed planning materials from Albertson's and announced that representatives from Albertson's will be in attendance at the January 15 Regular Meeting. Albertson's is planning a supermarket and minimart/gas station on the southwest corner of Crown Valley Rd. and Antelope Woods, and has applied for a Conditional Use Permit for sale of alcoholic beverages.

· The Chair read and accepted a letter of resignation from Chrys Hamper . Leona Sexton presented a gift from the Council to Ms. Hamper.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Planning & Coordinating Chair Dick Morris

· Presented some details of the Albertson's proposal. Supermarket (40341 Sq.Ft.) and Minimart/Gas Station (2000 Sq.Ft.) on Zone C-3. Delta Q Basin on Zone A-1. Parking for 199. Height of storefront = 35 Ft. L.A. County Dept. of Public Works has deleted Equestrian Trail along Crown Valley Rd.

· Discussion of the question of Acton involvement in the joint L.A. County -Santa Clarita draft general plan. L.A. County will make presentation at a future meeting.

Finance, Ways and Means Chair Leona Sexton --Nothing to Report

Bylaws Chair Bill Daniels --Nothing to Report

Trails, Open Space & Recreation Chair Ray Billet

Acton-Agua Dulce Trails Council is discussing Trail along Crown Valley Rd. at SR-14 underpass.

Publicity Chair Calvin Oglesby -Nothing to Report

· From the Gallery Larry Smith relayed a message from Acton Auto Parts that they no longer have space for the Acton Town Council bulletin board.

Utilities Chair Doug Barnett

· Expressed concerns about electric power costs resulting from de-regulation.

Community Standards Chair David Weary -Nothing to Report

SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

Beautification -No Report

Drainage and Roads Chair Doug Barnett --Nothing to Report

Rural Town Council Liaison Calvin Oglesby -Nothing to Report

Santa Clara River Steering Committee Liaison Ray Billet -Nothing to Report

Community Park Committee Liaison Leona Sexton

· Meeting Nov. 30. Discussed amenities.

Community Club Liaison Dick Morris

· Performance of "A Christmas Carol" on Dec. 8 & 9 was a success.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

· Dick Morris suggested that the newspapers publish a survey concerning Albertson's proposal.

· Calvin Oglesby indicated that L.A. County Sheriffs Dept. still looking for Substation location. They will need at least 25 volunteers to provide additional patrol car.

OPEN FORUM

ADJOURNMENT

The Chair announced the next regular meeting to be held Jan. 15, 2001. 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.

The next Planning Meeting scheduled for Feb. 19, 2001 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.

Meeting adjourned 8:52 p.m.