January 7, 2002 Regular Meeting
Acton Community Center

Called to Order 7:35 p.m. by President David Weary

Michael Hughes absent, Leona Sexton arrived late, all other officers and members present.

Minutes of December 3, 2001 meeting approved as read.

Treasurer Leona Sexton - -No Report

Ray Garwacki Jr. announced :

· Transportation subcommittee hosted by Michael Antonovich Jan. 17 Fire Station 129.

· Calif. Hi Speed Rail Authority Public Board meeting in Sacramento on Jan. 16.

· Illegal Dumping Task Force meeting Jan. 9 at Fire Station 129.

· Notice of MTA North County Corridor study-Georgia Cushman will follow-up.

· L.A. County Dept. of Regional Planning public hearing Jan. 30 regarding amendments for standards and procedures for Child Day Care facilities.

· Architectural firm working on Crown Business Center (unfinished Duckwall bldg on Sierra hwy.) presented updated drawings and indicated attempts to conform to Architectural Guidelines in Acton Community Standards Ordinance .

Planning & Coordinating Chair Dick Morris

· Resident Cari McLane reported on problems resulting from a representative of L.A. County Dept. of Regional Planning providing misinformation to property owners regarding subdivision requirements. Apparently resulting in issuance of erroneous Certificates of Compliance. There have purportedly been numerous cases over the past several years. Council will contact County authorities to see what, if any, remedial action can be taken.

· Representatives of Adelphia Cable gave a follow-up report on their progress in updating the Acton Cable system, and described future advancements e.g. fibre-optic installation.

· A group of residents from the Peaceful Valley area raised concerns about the recent establishment of a residential drug rehab facility on Eagle Butte Rd. Apparently, current zoning allows such operations with 6 or less residents. If they wish to increase the capacity, a Conditional Use Permit would be required and the County and Council would then have to review the operation.

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

Bylaws Chair Bill Daniels -Nothing to Report

Trails, Open Space & Recreation Chair Ray Billet

· Bridge on Aliso Cyn. expect completion around Jan. 15.

· U.S. Forest Service planning changes. Trails Council is keeping tabs on them.

Publicity Chair Donald Jordan -Nothing to Report

· Dick Morris will send him agendas for posting.

Utilities Chair Donald Jordan -Nothing to Report

Community Standards Chair Michael Hughes -No Report

Beautification Chair Georgia Cushman -Nothing to Report

· Dick Morris inquired about Illegal Dumping Task Force. Meeting upcoming.

Drainage and Roads Chair Georgia Cushman -Nothing to Report

Rural Town Council Liaison Ray Garwacki Jr. -Nothing to Report

· David Weary, Dick Morris, Ray Billet, & Bill Daniels attended last meeting. Some questions raised concerning viability of Association of Rural Town Councils. Plan to hold round table discussion in near future.

Santa Clara River Steering Committee - Liaison Ray Billet

· Hearing on 15th in Ventura regarding allocation of surplus funds.

Community Park Committee Liaison Leona Sexton -Nothing to Report

Community Club Liaison Dick Morris

· Christmas show was a success.

· Floor will be cleaned next week.

Acton Chamber of Commerce Liaison Michael Hughes -No Report

Santa Clarita Valley General Plan - Liaison Leona Sexton, Bill Daniels

· Need to have committee meeting for update information.

· Bill Daniels reported new draft for study presented to L.A. County Dept. of Regional Planning and Santa Clarita Planning Commission in December.

Traffic Committee Co-Chair Leona Sexton, Georgia Cushman

· Continuing to receive standard complaints regarding unsafe commuter traffic on Soledad Cyn. Rd. and Sierra Hwy.

· From the Gallery Edie Jeske suggested a letter to Michael Antonovich inquiring as to progress on the park. Leona Sexton will talk to chair Kathy Howald.

The Chair announced the next regular meeting to be held February 4, 2002, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center .

The next planning meeting to be held Jan. 21, 2002, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center .

Meeting adjourned 9:55 p.m.