HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-03-06 - MINUTES - JOINT STUDY SESSION (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Planning Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
Joint Study Session
March 6, 2007
Call to Order: 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call Council: All Councilmembers were present.
Roll Call Planning
Commission: All Commissioners were present.
Roll Call Parks, Recreation,
And Community Services
Commission: All Commissioners were present with the exception of Commissioner
Nelson.
Flag Salute: Ken Striplin, Assistant City Manager, led the flag salute.
ITEM 1 NON -MOTORIZED PLAN AND ORANGELINE HIGH SPEED MAGLEV —
Mayor McLean introduced Al Perdon, Executive Director of the Orangeline High
Speed Maglev, who gave a presentation on the Maglev stating that it is proposed as an
elevated transportation system that would provide high-speed service between Irvine
and Palmdale, with stations located at key locations along the 108 -mile route,
including one in Santa Clarita.
Council / Planning Commission / Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Commission questions, concerns and comments included: whether the Maglev will
follow freeway or rail right-of-way; how it will connect to Metrolink Stations; the
strategy used in determining route; obtaining private funding; how will the Maglev be
integrated into existing transportation options and deliver riders to their final
destination; the cost of the Maglev technology and the added value it may provide to
citizenry.
Due to time constraints, consensus to hear Item 2 and return to the Non -Motorized
Plan portion of Item 1 as well as Public Participation immediately following.
ITEM 2 PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN UPDATE —Ken
Striplin, Assistant City Manager, introduced Rick Gould, Director, Parks, Recreation
and Community Services. Mr. Gould pointed out that the current Parks and Recreation
Master Plan was adopted in 1995 and is now 12 years old. Since that time, the City has
experienced significant growth, which has impacted recreation services and facilities,
as well as the relationship between open space and developed land. Mr. Gould then
introduced Elena Galvez, Management Analyst, and Tom Reilly, Park Development
Administrator, who gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the objectives of the
2007 Master Plan Update as well as the accomplishments to date.
Council / Planning Commission / Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Commission questions, concerns and comments included: our City being a poster
child of success due to community and City staff working together; being a healthy
community that recreates together; looking ahead and using the Master Plan when
scheduling priorities; appreciation of the opportunities for public input; identifying
strategies for additional open space that would include Council's desire for a greenbelt
around the City; and the inclusion of trails in the Master Plan Update.
There were no requests to speak on this item.
ITEM 1 NON -MOTORIZED PLAN — Andrew Yi, City Traffic Engineer, gave a synopsis of
the Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Plan stating that it will help guide the future of
bicycle and pedestrian facilities, paseos, and trails within the City. The plan is being
developed with extensive input from the community and seeks to meet the
community's needs and desires for pleasant, enjoyable, and safe places to bicycle and
walk.
Council / Planning Commission / Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Commission questions, concerns and comments included: integrating alternate modes
of transportation and becoming a 215` century community; modifying speed limits to
get more bicycles out on the road; accommodating bicyclists as well as pedestrians;
safety issues; and the possibility of including Sand Canyon Trail as part of the Non -
Motorized Plan.
There were no requests to speak on this item.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
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Deputy City Clerk
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