HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-05 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION NOTES (2)City Council Joint Study Session
With the Planning Commission
November 5, 2002
Call To Order: 6:58 p.m.
Roll Call: All Councilmembers were present
All Planning Commissioners were present
ITEM 1 CROSS -VALLEY CONNECTOR ROAD - UPDATE — Ken Pulskamp, City
Manager presented the Council with a brief introduction regarding the Cross -
Valley Connector, which is located in the center of the City. When complete, the
project will consist of 8.5 miles of new multi -lane arterial roadways, bridges, and
intersections. The CVC will achieve the seamless connection of Newhall Ranch
Road and Golden Valley Road. Robert Newman, Director of Transportation and
Engineering Services presented Council with an overview of the project, giving
a general and specific overview; ongoing and future work efforts; I-5/126
Interchange; I-5/Copperhill Connection; Newhall Ranch Road extension; Golden
Valley Road/Soledad Canyon Road Interchange.
Council / Planning Commission questions, concerns and comments
included: Importance of the timeline; key elements of the river at Bouquet
Canyon Road and the bridge over the river; would like to see data regarding
Santa Clara River bridge; concerns with funding sources; concerns with the 5.5
million and repayment schedule; impact on the Redevelopment Plan; receive
input from Redevelopment Committee; aesthetic / landscaping / visual /
architectural design; funds from developers; trail components; provisions for
noise abatement; sensitivity at night.
There were no speakers during public participation.
Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
(sen Aryan, Deputy City Clerj