HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-04 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION (2)City Council Study Session
March 4,1997
Call To Order: 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: All Councilmembers were present
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Mayor Smyth
Item #1 PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR RESIDENTS IN YOUTH BASKETBALL
- John Danielson, Park & Recreation Manager, presented the report including
a description of the classes and programs available and the facilities and how
they are used.
Council discussion and concerns: the proposal would hurt some and help others;
the possibility of giving a break to those people whose property was actively
under the annexation procedure; making the proposal as fair as it could be;
other basketball programs in the area and people who are involved in more than
one league; the number of girls and boys currently enrolled; offering those on the
waiting list first choice in the summer league; increasing the number of members
on each team; exploring the possibility of using a tent in winter; having no
boundary lines: one valley, one community, one city; the County needing to be
aware if they are not providing sufficient service to meet the needs of County
residents; not penalizing the children; exploring additional gym space and other
options.
Public Participation: Ed Dunn, representing Newhall County Water District;
Connie Worden-Roberts.
Item #2 TRANSIT LAND USE COMMITTEE - Ron Kilcoyne, Transportation Manager,
presented the report with Nicole Kvarda, Administrative Analyst, making a slide
presentation.
Council discussion and concerns: recommended Peachland and Lyons be
considered as a pilot project; mixed use being the "way to go"; and locating
residential above commercial uses.
Public Participation: Connie Worden-Roberts, Ed Dunn.
Item #3 CIRCULATION ELEMENT - Jeff Lambert provided an update on the status
of the Circulation Element; action by Council is anticipated in October, 1997.
Council discussion and concerns: needing a glossary of terms and detailed map
showing the interchanges to be considered.
Public Participation: Vera Johnson, Ed Dunn.
Item #4 STATUS REPORT #S ON LOS ANGELES COUNTY LANDFILL ISSUES
AND PROPOSED ELSMERE CANYON LANDFILL IN SANTA CLARITA
VALLEY - City Manager George Caravalho provided the update.
Council discussion and concerns: having the City Manager retain control of this
issue until after the UCLA conference and then turning it over to Public Works;
reports to be made on the Council agenda once a month.
There was no Public Participation on this item
Mayor Smyth called for general Public Participation; there was none.
Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy to adjourn the meeting.
Adjournment: 8:55 p.m.
Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk