February 19, 2001 Regular Meeting
Acton Community Center
Called to Order 7:39 p.m. by President David Weary
All officers and members present.
Minutes of Feb. 5, 2001 meeting approved as published.
Treasurer Leona Sexton reported a balance of $ 967.81
ANNOUNCEMENTS / CORRESPONDENCE
none
PRESENTATIONS
The Chair submitted 4 possible letters of position on the Albertson's Conditional Use Permit -00152 for consideration.
Bill Daniels Moved to send the following letter as drafted.
"The Acton Town Council has been notified by Jeff Dierck of Albertson's intent to request a continuance of the March 7 hearing. It is our understanding that Albertson's wishes to study the issues raised by the community to improve their design. It is also our understanding that they desire to return to the community at a later date. Therefore, at this time, theTown Council respectfully submits this letter of non-support for this project. The main issue concerning this project and the C.U.P. is the sale of alcohol at both the market and the gasoline station. Due to the unique nature of Acton, with few paved roads and greater distances between parcels we feel that the standards regarding the sale of alcohol and the proximity to sensitive sites should require greater scrutiny and review. This site is very close to the Junior High School, and right next to the freeway. Issues related to the project and indirectly related to the C.U.P. are traffic congestion and safety, lighting and hours of business, drainage and ground water contamination. The Town Council and the community believe in property owners rights as long as the development complies with the C.S.D. and adverse impacts are mitigated. Should further developments occur the Town Council will be happy to review it again. The Town Council is very concerned that a project of this magnitude was not brought to our attention sooner and hopes that in the future regional planning can work closer with us. In closing, the Town Council requests to have any future hearings for this project held locally."
Leona Sexton Moved to amend the motion to delete the following sentence:
"The Town Council and the community believe in property owners rights as long as the development complies with the C.S.D. and adverse impacts are mitigated."
Motion Carried (unanimous)
Ray Garwacki Jr. Moved to amend:
" letter of non-support for this project."
To read:
"letter of opposition to this project."
Motion Carried (unanimous)
Ray Garwacki Jr. Moved to amend:
" regional planning can work closer with us."
To read :
" regional planning will work closer with us."
Motion Carried (unanimous)
Bill Daniels Main Motion carried (unanimous)
· Text of letter adopted to be sent to James Hartl L.A. County Dept. of Regional Planning (cc to Michael Antonovich ) :
"The Acton Town Council has been notified by Jeff Dierck of Albertson's intent to request a continuance of the March 7 hearing. It is our understanding that Albertson's wishes to study the issues raised by the community to improve their design. It is also our understanding that they desire to return to the community at a later date. Therefore, at this time, the Town Council respectfully submits this letter of opposition to this project. The main issue concerning this project and the C.U.P. is the sale of alcohol at both the market and the gasoline station. Due to the unique nature of Acton, with few paved roads and greater distances between parcels we feel that the standards regarding the sale of alcohol and the proximity to sensitive sites should require greater scrutiny and review. This site is very close to the Junior High School, and right next to the freeway. Issues related to the project and indirectly related to the C.U.P. are traffic congestion and safety, lighting and hours of business, drainage and ground water contamination. Should further developments occur the Town Council will be happy to review it again. The Town Council is very concerned that a project of this magnitude was not brought to our attention sooner and hopes that in the future regional planning will work closer with us. In closing, the Town Council requests to have any future hearings for this project held locally."
The Chair called a 5 minute recess.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning & Coordinating Chair Dick Morris
· Conditional Use Permit 11-127-5 Verizon cell site on Clanfield 15ft tower on hillside. Public Hearing scheduled for Feb. 20, 2001.
Bill Daniels Moved to take no action-Motion Carried (unanimous)
· Copy of letter from Rep. Buck McKeon regarding bill to stop Transit-Mixed Concrete (HR679)
Finance, Ways and Means Chair Leona Sexton -Nothing to Report
Bylaws Chair Bill Daniels -Nothing to Report
Trails, Open Space & Recreation Chair Ray Billet
· Letter from U.S. Forest Service regarding updating forest to be published in local media.
· Discussed L.A. County Dept. of Public Works lack of cooperation on trails.
Publicity Chair Calvin Oglesby
· Discussion regarding web sites - No Action Taken
Utilities Chair Doug Barnett -Nothing to Report
Community Standards Chair David Weary -Nothing to Report
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Beautification Chair Ray Garwacki Jr.
· Looking for volunteer to attend meetings of L.A. County Illegal Dumping Task Force
Drainage and Roads Chair Doug Barnett -Nothing to Report
Rural Town Council Liaison Cal Oglesby
· Meeting February 23 in Leona Valley, want map of Acton Community Standards District and list of council members,
Santa Clara River Steering Committee Liaison Ray Billet / Doug Barnett -Nothing to Report
· Will have meeting in a month or two. Date to be announced
Community Park Committee Liaison Leona Sexton
· Meeting to be held February 20, 7:30 p.m. at Hedgecock hall.
Community Club Liaison Dick Morris
· Mar 9 /10 dinner theatre presenting "Silver Spittoon Saloon" admission $ 25.
OLD BUSINESS
· The Chair announced only 1 application received to date for the seat vacated by Chrys Hamper .
· Special meeting of February 6 - Ray Billet / David Weary designated to attend Transit-Mixed Concrete negotiations with representatives from Agua Dulce and Santa Clarita.
· Doug Barnett Moved to send letter to House of Representatives in support of HR679 (McKeon) to block Transit-Mixed Concrete mining operations. Motion Carried (unanimous)
· Minutes of Jan 15 approved as published.
NEW BUSINESS
none
OPEN FORUM
· An inquiry regarding the issue of participation in the Santa Clarita Valley General Plan. Leona Sexton indicated this may be discussed at the March 5 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair announced the next regular meeting to be held March 5, 2001. 7:30 p.m. location to be announced.
The next Planning/Regular meeting to be held March 19, 2001 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center .
Meeting adjourned 9:10 p.m.