HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-14 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
STUDY SESSION NOTES
SEPTEMBER 14, 1994
CALL TO ORDER: 6:05 p.m.
All Councilmembers were present.
Mayor Pederson briefly stated that the agenda was for the opportunity to discuss the
General Plan Circulation Element Amendment only.
6:05 p.m.
Item #1
City Manager, George Caravalho briefly review the General Plan history, and staff
procedures.
Lynn Harris, Rich Henderson, Bahman Janka presented staff report updates. Lynn's
consisted of the potential general plan amendment and the history of the general plan
adoption. Rich Henderson's report consisted of the history of the Citizen's Transportation
Committee in regards to the east/west corridor, history of procedures, major and
secondary highways and linkage to the rail unit. Bahman reported on the series of events
regarding the roads, and discussion by CTAc over the past two years. (See attachments).
Kevin Michel presented slides regarding Magic Mtn, Rio Vista, SR 126.
George Caravalho concluded this portion of the presentation
Council Discussion
Boyer requested more information. Felt there were some problems with the revised
model and concerns with the bridge above Circle J.
7:16 p.m.
At this time Mayor Pederson called for Public Participation.
Public Participation
1) Connie Worden - on behalf of the Canyon Country Chamber of Commerce and
Valencia Industrial Association. (See attachment).
2) Gary Johnson - support of Connie Worden's comments.
3) Valerie Thomas - Questions regarding specific alignments, who will pay? No
specific information regarding Porta Bella regarding slopes, fill, etc. What is the
response of Arco & Oil, Dept. of Water and Power, S. CA Gas.
4) Jack Ancona - Specific questions regarding maps.
5) Barbara Dorr - Support of CTAC proposal.
6) Alan Cameron - Lyons Ave. to Dockweiler extension be included. Written notice
should go to the Dockweiler community as to what is being planned. Concerns
regarding traffic studys - staff should factor trips in. Newhall Ranch Rd. proposal
concerns (mainly - it is not in the City's jurisdiction).
7) Sam Veltri - Regarding Porta Bella - stated that his firm has responded to
everything that has happened including discussions with CTAC. Magic Princessa
was the brainchild of the residents, not City staff. CTAC was not mislead.
8) James McCarthy - Support of CTAC.
9) Ron Kumar - Associated with Sam Veltri. Gave explanation of development of
network and road spacing. Must establish east/west direction as well as
north/south direction. Emphasized that this is very important.
10) Fred Cunningham - Associated with Sam Veltri. Discussed design concepts and
Magic Princessa. Alignment is keeping a low profile and tries to move with
existing terrain. Discussed alternatives with respect to canyon fill.
11) Monica Simpson - Presentation of slides from the association.
12) Dean Cheeseman - concerns with fill project.
A presentation was given by Carl Kanowski and Ron Drewshin which included a cross
section of conceptual highway alignment plans. Discussion of a shift in the horizon
alignment.
Council Discussion
Jan Heidt - Appreciates alternatives, as it helps to guide Council. What about
transportation means? Alternatives of transportation. What about bus
ways? What about a future where very few people drive?
It was moved by Darcy and second by Boyer to receive this item and file.
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Item #2
Agreement with Meyer, Mohaddes Associates to Conduct Traffic Study for amendments
to the Center City Circulation Systems of the General Plan.
Tony Nisich, City Engineer - gave presentation of the agreement.
It was moved by Heidt and second by Darcy to approve the recommended action to
approve the agreement.
On Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8:07 p.m.
It was moved by Heidt and second by Darcy to adjourn the meeting.
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