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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-11-07 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION (2)Study Session Notes November 7, 1990 7:30 p.m. - Meeting called to order. Flag salute given by Councilwoman Jill Klajic Item 11 - Introduction of new employees: Andrea Daroca introduced: Carolyn Deller, Dawn Watkins, Carole Hoole. Jeff Kolin introduced Leslie Keatley 7:35 p.m. Item 12 - Commuter Rail Station - John Medina ,gave the report. Introduced Gray Crary of LACTC, who gave a slide presentation on Commuter Rail system. Locations of prospective sites were examined. LACTC requires Environmental report. C. Boyer: Does LACTC own the tracks? G. Crary: Deeds have not been transferred. Jointly owned by LACTC and Southern Pacific. shared use agreement being negotiated. C. Boyer: What about commercial uses? G. Crary: Controlled by Southern Pacific. Property management group will control. C. Boyer: Is there a possibility of having a small rail service that will carry 65 to 70 people? G. Crary: Not at this time. Light rail is in the future. C. Boyer: What about the noise level? J. Medina: Problems will need to be overcome. C. Boyer: Have you talked with the owners of Bermite? J. Medina: Yes, negotiations should happen rapidly. J. Klajic: Do we have to decide tonight? J. Medina: Yes. Would like this, to be presented to Council by November 27th meeting. J. Klajic: We need to look at other sites. Do not like everything in the center of the City. J. Medina: The problem with outer edges, are the inclines. Central station would take care of commuters in the east and north, and the San Fernando station would take care of the rest. G. Caravalho: Look at options. Bermite may be the best site but an analysis has not been studied yet. Need to designate an option. and study the site. J. Medina: We will work with LACTC and Whittaker Corporation (owners of Bermite). East side of Saugus speedway parking is leased by Whittaker. Alan Cameron: Consider the intersection of the 5 and the 14, this could accommodate a station. A second alternative is the Via Princessa area/Whites Canyon. Heidt: We need resolution to activate the EIR and authorize LACTC to apply EIR development site? L. Harris: EIR will be considered for other sites and LACTC will help. G. Crary: Need to identify site: Have EIR assessment. It's the easiest way. Environmental assessment will include public input. Boyer moved the recommendation and it was seconded by B. McKeon. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Motion carried. 8:30 p.m. - Item 13 - General Plan L. Harris gave the report and introduced Ralph Kilmeyer overseer of GPAC. Barry Hogan from Michael Brandman and Associates available for questions. The text of the draft general plan works in conjunction with the maps. Recommended to receive plan and transmit to Planning Commission with any comments. , R. Kilmeyer: Gave oral report and will supply written report later. Commended the committee. Requested that GPAC stay intact and available until final decision is made. C. Boyer: Staff should meet with the Adhoc committee. R. Kilmeyer: Give General Plan to Council. Road map and effect on land use, make changes to goals and policies. Number of things are being done parallel. Reminder of elements to be approved at future meetings. Land use map intact as of this meeting. Good plan. Good base line for future. Council discussed Child Care and Seniors, good employment, education and job training. Improved resources for future. Consider math model for infrastructure to oversee changes. Incorporate this into City to monitor impact on City. There were some concerns when General Plan is brought to the Public. R. Kilmeyer suggested a brochure with a summary of the plan for public, spelled out in lay man's terms. Emphasize City concepts. City is no longer isolated. Excellent opportunity for planning and grooming. Great challenge and opportunities. Council discussed the drop out rate in the area. McKeon stated that is too difficult to get a figure on this because people move around. McKeon requests that GPAC stay intact. We need their expertise. Klajic agrees. GPAC requests to sign their names to the report and give to the Planning Commission. The only open items are the railroad map and possible land use. M. Kotch: Potential plan needs work. Need time to analyze the road work. Land use will change. Time frame set for January, 1991. Council: Alot to be considered. Let GPAC complete the maps and come back early in year. G. Caravalho: Fair process. Read all and give approval. Allow plan to move on. Planning Commission to work on the factors, GPAC should work on the maps. Get to a comfort level point. R. Kilmeyer: Land use element. Only thing open are the maps. Barry Hogan of MBA spoke on the very detailed review. Diverse number of people. Document is broad. General Plan should provide concise direction. Free market plan, make choices. City is at the brink of expansion with the mall, housing and commuter rail. Refer and focus on goals and policies and stay within specifics when reviewing the plan. Agrees with GPAC that text is completed. Parks and Recreation is facilitated. C. Boyer: distressed that General Plan may be a "hard sell". Develop plan for the largest City incorporated anywhere. Discussed SEA's. Development needs to be examined. B. McKeon: GPAC does not want to make specific suggestions? Barry Hogan: Focus GPAC as a zoning document. Those people speaking on this item were: Richard Howe, Roger Hutchinson, Bonnie Sirkegian, Jeff Jones. Darcy: Must preserve the zoning in older trailer parks make sure this is in the plan. C. Boyer: What are the legal rights of people in mobilehome parks? Make this clear. Darcy: Protect Sheppel properties. It was moved by Heidt to give document to Planning Commission, GPAC finish transportation report, and keep GPAC active. Work on circulation and land use by GPAC not Planning Commission. Seconded by Boyer. All in favor. Boyer moved to adjourned and it was seconded by Darcy Adjournment: 10:25 p.m.