Home Minutes Acton Town Council Meeting Minutes, November 10, 2025, Approved

Acton Town Council Meeting Minutes, November 10, 2025, Approved

  1. Call to Order, Flag Salute, & Roll Call –  The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by President Jeremiah Owen.  Present; Jeremiah Owen, Pam Wolter, Jacki Ayer, Don Laird, June Perkins and Kelly Teno.
  2. Community Comments – None
  3. Announcements & Correspondence – Jacki announced events and meetings happening in LA County and the AV Area in November.  Next week the LA County Department of Regional Planning will be approving an amendment to a recorded lease subdivision map that will strip away all lease subdivision requirements and improvements so that the owner can develop a 16 pump gas station, fast food business, and convenience store on the property next to the Union 76 station.    Beginning on November 17, the LA County Department of Public Works has scheduled tree trimming for public roadside trees in West Acton.  The ATC received an email from a resident up Red Rover Mine Road who has been informed that the property next to them will soon be used as a poultry farm with more that 2,000 chickens.  The resident also indicated there were violations on the property.  We have requested that they summarize the violations so we could forward them to the correct agencies.  We have also reached out to the California Waterboards for information on regulations pertaining to waste handling.  The ATC has received a response from Public Works regarding the October 6, 2025 discussion of traffic safety and placing red flashers on several existing stop signs, none of the locations met the criteria.  Regional Planning has announced that the Countywide Community Wildfire Protection Ordinance Survey is now open for all unincorporated Los Angeles County residents and stakeholders.  We have requested a flyer to place on our website.  We received a notice from the Forest Service that they will tear down and fully decommission the Los Cantiles Picnic Site in Bouquet Canyon. Meanwhile they will be upgrading and replacing facilities in campgrounds on the south side of the mountains. We received a response from Public Works regarding the October 6, 2025 discussion of how the County’s Road Maintenance Division has Acton split down the middle which causes problems in reporting road hazards.  The library events were announced in Jim Walls absence.  Department of public Works will be conducting tree trimming in West Acton starting November 17, 2025.
  4. LA County Food Truck Regulations – Ruth Brock from Acton Takes Action gave an update, the unincorporated areas are left out of the loop.  Residents spoke out about the issues they see with the Food Truck Vendors and the need for more enforcement and regulations.  Their comments included being worried that the food trucks are taking away from local businesses, are the health codes being checked and are they supposed to have letter grades like restaurants. There are fire risks from the street vendors and their barbeque.  They have no liability for a fire.  They have generators, gas cans, and propane. Pictures need to be sent of their grills, gas cans etc…The owner of Don Chatos spoke and he believes they are hurting our community.  Jacki went through the State of CA Regulations and they only seem to include sidewalk vendors .  The ATC will ask for a sit down with Kathryn Barger to express the concerns of the community and see how it can be solved.  It was spoken about the whole curb in front of Don Chatos and the 76 Station being painted red.  This will help with the line of sight issues the one food truck imposes.  The sign for parking times on Antelope Woods were discussed.  Residents need to call and report food trucks parking early.  Deputy Martinez spoke about going out with the Health Department and that he requests the Health Department every month.  Jacki stated that the food trucks are required to show a letter grade and report where they will be parked to the Health Department. Jacki Ayer made a motion that the ATC request a meeting with Supervisor Barger and other Supervisors to eliminate the health and safety violations and comply with the state and local laws.  Pam Wolter 2nd the motion.  The motion carried.
  5. Gas Station -Jacki gave a full background of the property.  The property originally was permitted for lease subdivision/office space and fire lanes. The new property owner wants to build a 16 pump gas station, convenience store, and fast food. Jacki went over the reasons they can not just get rid of the office space and fire lanes.  This new development needs a new CEQA study.  Jacki discussed the ways they are violating CEQA.  She also spoke about traffic studies and how this development could trigger a traffic signal.  The hearing is on November 19, 2025, Agenda Item 9.  Jacki Ayer made a motion to write a comment letter from the ATC and send Ruth Brock to speak on the project.  Don Laird 2nd the motion. The motion carried.
  6. Proposed Hydro Dam –  Notice was received from FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission). A developer from Northern California wants to construct a large hydro dam in east Acton near the Edison facility.  It will consist of a water reservoir up top and one down below.  During peak hours it will generate electricity and send it to the SCE Vincent Station.  The deadline to file is November 23, 2025.  Jacki Ayer made a motion to apply for intervenor status in the proposed Acton Pumped Hydro Project before the FERC.  June Perkins 2nd the motion.  The motion carried.
  7. Special Election –  It was announced that the ATC due to oversight did not plan an election in November.  It was suggested to hold a Special Election in January, which will give plenty of time for Acton residents to run for open seats.  Pam Wolter made a motion to convene a Special Election and to have an election if needed.  Don Laird 2nd the motion.  The motion carried.
  8. Minutes – Jacki Ayer made a motion to table the October 6, 2025.  Don Laird 2nd the motion.  The motion carried.
  9. Unfinished/New Business –
  10. Items fir Next Agenda –  Zoning Code changes, Where to keep records\
  11. Adjournment – 8:40 pm
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