Comments must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 20, 2016. Please send letters of comment on the Draft EIR to the following address: County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Attn: Mr. Dale Sakamoto/Hauled Water EIR Comments 900 South Fremont Avenue, 11th Floor Alhambra, California 91803.  Comments can also be submitted electronically at: dsakamoto@dpw.lacounty.gov 

THIS JUST IN FROM LA COUNTY ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL

Residents in unicorporated areas of Acton and Agua Dulce will be subject to field licensing enforcement for their cats and dogs by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) beginning June 15, according to a news release from DACC officials.

Field enforcement efforts are designed to ensure that residents' dogs and cats are in compliance with mandatory licensing requirements, spay/neuter, and microchipping. Additionally, California law requires that all dogs over the age of four months be vaccinated against rabies and licensed. The County of Los Angeles requires the same for all cats. As of Jan. 1, 2014, puppies may be vaccinated at three months but are not required to be vaccinated until four months of age.  Securing a dog or cat license assists animal control agencies if a pet becomes lost.

Pet owners must be in compliance with licensing, spay/neuter, and microchipping if they reside in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County (as well as within cities that contract with the county and who have adopted the county’s Title 10 ordinance). Residents not in compliance will be subject to license fees, delinquency charges, and a $40 field enforcement fee (to offset the cost of the department’s field services). In order to avoid penalties, be sure your pet is licensed.  Residents can secure a new license by printing the application here and mailing it to DACC, or by visiting local county animal care centers.  Residents may also renew online if their pet’s license is not delinquent. Information on licensing fees can also be found on the website.

DACC offers low-cost vaccination/microchips clinics (microchips are now $15, which includes an AVID registration) and low-cost assistance (for individuals who qualify) for spay and neuter surgeries.

This just in from CA High Speed Rail Authority:

CA High Speed Rail Authority releases Draft 2016 Business Plan, a foundational document for implementing the CA High Speed Rail program that reflects the transition from planning to construction to providing passenger service.  Comment period closes on April 18, 2016.  Submit comments via USPS to California High Speed Rail Authority, Attn: Draft 2016 Business Plan, 770 L Street, Suite 620 MS-1, Sacramento, CA 95814.  Submit comments via email at:  2016businessplancomments@hsr.ca.gov.  For details see the project website:  http://www.hsr.ca.gov/about/business_plans/draft_2016_Business_Plan.html 

The results are in!  Parks Needs Assessment Meeting

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Parks Future Needs Community meeting. Great discussion for the "park wish list." Over 20 projects were included.

Here is the "Top Ten List:" Equestrian-Multipurpose Center/Arena, Aquatic Center, Soccer-Multipurpose Field, Pavilion with Picnic Area and Shelters, Walking Paths, Band Shell-Amphitheater, Age-Separated Playground, Fishing Pond, Campground, and Dog Park. No guarantees, but the list has been submitted. Thank you Agua Dulce!

The Agua Dulce Town Council co-hosted a community meeting with Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation to find out what type of park and recreation facilities the community is hoping to add, repair, or expand.  This was the community's chance to direct park funding for the next decade. 

For more information on the Countywide planning efforts, click HERE. 

This just in from the California State Water Resources Control Board

CA State Water Resources Control Board Proposed Aquatic Animal Invasive Species Control Permit Notice of Public Hearing:  March 1, 2016, 9:00 AM, Joe Serna Jr. CalEPA Headquarters Building, Coastal Hearing Room, 1001 I Street, Second Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.  The proposed permit extends the permit that expires in February 2016 and adds copper as an active ingredient for the control of mussels and other aquatic invasive species.  For more information:  http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/npdes/pesticides/animal_invasive.shtml

To submit written comments via USPS:  Jeanine Townsend, Clerk to the Board, 1001 I Street, 24th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.  To submit comments via email:  commentletters@waterboards.ca.gov  Comments must be received by 12:00 noon on January 29, 2016.

CALIFORNIA High Speed Rail Authority:  Palmdale to Burbank Section Update

December 2, 2015:  California High Speed Rail Authority issued an update regarding the Palmdale to Burbank Section.  Click HERE to view.

AGUA DULCE TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION 2015

Election Results:

97 Total ballots were cast.  7 ballots were provisional (counted).

The top four will be installed at the December 9, 2015 meeting.  Thank you to all the candidates, the volunteer poll workers, and all those who made the effort to vote.

November 3, 2015 Election Day for Agua Dulce Town Council

4 seats will be open - the Council Members whose terms are ending in December are Steve Cummings, Troy Fosberg, Mary Johnson, and Lou Vince.   Troy Fosberg, Mary Johnson, and Lou Vince have declared they will be running for office again.

Polling place is the Agua Dulce Women's Club, 33201 Agua Dulce Canyon Road, Agua Dulce, CA.  Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Click HERE for Candidate Application

Click HERE for Absentee Ballot Application

LA County Department of Public Works publishes a Safety Brochure for El Nino.

About El Nino:  When strong El Nino conditions exist, there is a higher probablity of increased rainfall along the coast of California.  The increased rainfall can result in heavier than normal runoff, causing regional and large-scale flooding.  Sandbags are available at Fire Station 81.  Click HERE to download the printable safety brochure.

THIS JUST IN:  Regional Planning Commission approves Animal Facility Ordinance on September 30, 2015.  This will now go to the Board of Supervisors.  No date yet when that hearing is scheduled.

This ordinance will allow boarding and breeding of cats and dogs as a permitted use in A-2 and M-1 zones and a conditional use in C-M zones.  For details click HERE.

Amendment to Agua Dulce Town Council Bylaws, Election Procedures, and Timeline relating to Election Procedures relating to having only ONE Polling Place (Agua Dulce Women's Club) and elimination of requirement to videotape the ballot counting process was approved on July 8, 2015.   Click HERE to view the Approved amended document. 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:  Renewable Energy Ordinance:  Board of Supervisors

July 14, 2015, 9:30 AM, Room 381B, Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple St, Los Angeles, CA.  To establish regulations for development of small-scale and utility-scale wind and solar energy systems.  For details:  http://planning.lacounty.gov/energy  Comments can be sent via email to PublicHearing@bos.lacounty.gov or via USPS to Zoning Section, Executive Office of Board of Supervisors, Room 383, 500 West Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Management Plan and Land Management Plan Amendment: 

The Angeles National Forest (ANF) is seeking public comment on a “Need to Change” analysis for the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. This analysis compares the Presidential Proclamation which created the Monument to existing management direction in the ANF Land Management Plan (LMP), to determine the scope of the Monument Plan. Comments are due by July 27, 2015.  Comments can be sent via USPS to Justin Seastrand c/o Angeles National Forest Supervisor, 701 North Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006.  Electronic comments can be submitted using the “Comment on Project” button available on the project webpage at http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46964

California High Speed Rail Authority Palmdale to Burbank Section Community Meeting Series May 16 - June 6, 2015

Acton/Agua Dulce Meeting:  June 6, 2015, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, High Desert Middle School, 3620 Antelope Woods Rd, Acton, CA

Click HERE to view full schedule of meetings and locations

Click HERE to see the April 2015 route locations

Here's the latest on Hauled Water for New Construction

Notice of Preparation of an EIR and Notice of Scoping Meeting:  Hauled Water:  Proposed Single-Family Residential Hauled Water Initiative for New Development.  195 parcels have been added to the study area.  To view the Notice of Preparation, click HERE.  For details click HERE.  Scoping  meeting May 20, 2015 6:30 to 8:00 PM, Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550.  Comments can be sent via email to dsakamoto@dpw.lacounty.gov or via USPS to Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works, Attn, Dale Sakamota, 900 S Fremont Ave, 11^th Floor, Alhambra, CA 91803.

Rim of the Valley Corridor Draft Special Resource Study Environmental Assessment Report.  The study evaluates whether portions of the area known as the Rim of the Valley Corridor are nationally significant, suitable, and feasible for inclusion in the national park system. The study also evaluates whether any portions of the corridor would be eligible for inclusion in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.   For details click HERE.  Comment period ends June 30, 2015.  Comments can be sent via email to: pwr_rimofthevalley@nps.gov or via USPS to National Park Service, 570 W. Avenue 26, #175, Los Angeles, CA 90065

Tree Planting Ordinance  Project No. R2007-02988  Board of Supervisors Public Hearing:  May 26, 2015, 1:00 PM, Room 381B, Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012  For details click HERE.  Comments can be sent via email to PublicHearing@bos.lacounty.gov  or via USPS to Zoning Section, Executive Office of BOS, Room 383, 500 West Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

RALLY AGAINST HIGH SPEED RAIL IN OUR COMMUNITY!

Monday, April 27, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Canyon High School, 19300 Nadal Street, Santa Clarita. We need to fill the gym with concerned citizens to protect our communities from High Speed Rail! 

This very important community meeting will be held to bring attention to the proposed SR 14 Corridor alignments currently under environmental review by the California High Speed Rail Authority. It also provides an opportunity to highlight alignments within the East Corridor that are currently being evaluated. The goal of this meeting is to draw community members from all affected communities along the SR 14 Corridor and increase support to ensure that all appropriate and technically feasible alternative routes are fully considered as part of the environmental review process.

Click HERE to view the most recent map showing the routes.

Angeles Forest Highway Rehabilitation Project

Angeles Forest Highway roadwork from Angeles Crest Highway to about 1 mile south of Aliso Canyon Rd.  Construction will start in late April or early May and continue through October 2015.  Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4 pm.  Delays of up to 30 minutes can be expected.  Click HERE for more information.

TECHNICAL UPDATE TO TITLE 22:  LA COUNTY ZONING CODE

Regional Planning Commission Hearing:  April 22, 2015 9:00 a.m. 320 W Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012

The Technical Update is a countywide ordinance to amend Title 22 of the County Code (Planning and Zoning) that will reorganize and simplify the existing code, correct errors and omissions, streamline administrative procedures, and remove obsolete and redundant regulations. No modifications will be made to land use regulations or development standards as part of this project. Click HERE to view the details.

LA County General Plan Update

The County is comprehensively updating the General Plan. The Los Angeles County 2035 General Plan provides the policy framework for how and where the unincorporated County will grow through the year 2035, while recognizing and celebrating the County’s wide diversity of cultures, abundant natural resources, and status as an international economic center.

BOS Public Hearing: LA County General Plan Update. March 24, 2015, 9:30 AM, Room 381B, Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 W Temple St, Los Angeles.

Click HERE to view details.

RENEWABLE ENERGY ORDINANCE (REO)

UPDATE:  Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing has been continued to April 8, 2015.  9:00 a.m.  320 W. Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012

The REO is a Countywide ordinance that amends Title 22 (Planning and Zoning) of the Los Angeles County (“County”) Code to provide a set of definitions, procedures and standards for review and permitting of solar and wind energy projects. These include solar and wind projects generating energy for on-site (small-scale) or off-site (utility-scale) use as well as temporary meteorological (MET) towers.

Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing for Draft Renewable Energy Ordinance and Draft EIR:  March 18, 2015, 1:00 PM, Antelope Valley Transit Authority, 42210 6^th Street West, Lancaster.

Click HERE to view details.

Proposed Yard Sale Ordinance to be heard by Board of Supervisor in March 2015.  Click HERE to view the Draft Ordinance.

Notice of Availability for Draft Program Environmental Impact Report for the Enhanced Watershed Management Programs.  For more details visit www.LACoH2Osheds.com

California High Speed Rail Community Open House Notice:

Saturday, December 13, 2014, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at High Desert School, 3620 Antelope Woods Road, Acton, CA

The Palmdale to Burbank Project Section proposes to connect the San Fernando Valley by traveling from the Palmdale Transporation Center to the Burbank Airport Station.  The Open House is an opportunity to learn more about the alternatives under consideration.

AGUA DULCE TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION 2014

ELECTION RESULTS:

Don Henry:  81 votes

Scott Keller:  72 votes

Ed Porter:  73 votes

All three candidates will be installed at the December 10th meeting.

3 seats will be open - the Council Members whose terms are ending in December are Don Henry, Scott Keller, and Ed Porter.  All incumbents have declared they will be running for office again.

Click HERE for Candidate Application

Click HERE for Absentee Ballot Application

THIS JUST IN!  Hauled Water Scoping Meeting:  September 24, 2014 at Agua Dulce Women's Club.

The Hauled Water Initiative is an effort by the County to determine the feasibility of using hauled water as a potable water source for new single-family residential development, where there is no other feasible source of municipal or well water available.  The Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the EIR was released on September 17, 2014. There is a 30-day comment period on the NOP, and scoping meetings will be held during late September and October 2014 to take public comment on the scope and content of the draft EIR. 

Click HERE for more information on Hauled Water Initiative Planning

Click HERE to download the Notice of Preparation

Click HERE to download the Initial Study

Scoping meetings: The County will host four public scoping meetings to review the various project elements and solicit information in relation to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis for the proposed Initiative. The scoping meetings will take place from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the following locations
on the dates listed:

Click HERE to connect to Los Angeles County Code Agua Dulce Community Standards District

CALIFORNIA High-Speed Rail Authority Public Scoping Meeting Meeting Notice:  Palmdale to Burbank Project Section

Monday, August 11, 2014:  Acton-Agua Dulce Library 33792 Crown Valley Road, Acton, CA 93510.  5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Click HERE to view the Notice and all meeting dates and locations.

AGUA DULCE TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS VOLUNTEER FOR COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER

Agua Dulce Town Council Member, Steve Cummings doing shuttle service for Agua Dulce Community Fundraiser at Agua Dulce Airport on June 28, 2014

Agua Dulce Town Council Members, Troy Fosberg and Scott Keller using Council Member Lou Vince's ATV for parking shuttle service for the Community Fundraiser at Agua Dulce Airport.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVE REVISED COMMUNITY STANDARDS DISTRICT!

Being part of Los Angeles County, a gigantic, urban, metropolitan county, Community Standards Districts allow small communities like Agua Dulce to establish their own development standards and set of regulations that protect and preserve their unique community characteristics.  The revised standards approved by the Board of Supervisors on March 4, 2014 will maintain low density development, minimize urban infrastructure, protect sensitive resources, maintain and enhance the pedestrian and equestrian trail system, and preserve the archeological, historical, agricultural, equestrian, cultural, and geologic features that are unique to Agua Dulce.  A special thanks to Supervisor Antonovich for supporting the community’s intent to strengthen the standards to maintain our distinctive rural character.  The community of Agua Dulce has been working on the revisions for many years, and the Agua Dulce Town Council is proud the new standards are finally in place for protection and preservation of our distinctive lifestyle.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:  Proposed General Plan Update

The Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider the proposed General Plan Update (General Plan) for the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.  The General Plan is comprehensive in scope, and it is expected that the Commission will continue this hearing over multiple future hearing dates.  At this hearing, and any continued hearing, the public will have an opportunity to testify and submit written comments, or written comments may be directed to the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning, General Plan Development and Housing Section.  If the final decision of the General Plan is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing, or any continuation thereof.

Hearing Date and Time:  February 26, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.

Hearing Location:  320 West Temple Street, Hall of Records, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Project Number:  02-305-(1-5)

Project Location:  Countywide (unincorporated areas)

Project Description:  Comprehensive update of Los Angeles County General Plan

Case Materials available online at:  http://planning.lacounty.gov/generalplan/

DARRELL READMOND MEMORIAL DEDICATION AT VASQUEZ ROCKS

November 20, 2013:  Darrell Readmond (1932-2005), former Agua Dulce Town Council member (1993-94, 1999-2004) and trails preservation activist was honored at a fitting memorial near the Darrell Readmond Trail at Vasquez Rocks.  The unique multi-faceted memorial consists of a decorative hitching post, a memorial placard, and bronzed prints of his boots along with bronzed hoof prints of his faithful horse, Denny.  For those of us lucky enough to have crossed paths with Darrell, we have all been touched with his passion and commitment to the rural and equestrian lifestyle.  For those who never met Darrell, the memorial provides an opportunity to cross the path he and his horse took in blazing trails and protecting trails for the future.

AGUA DULCE TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS:

53 Votes Cast
2 Provisional Votes Cast
0 Absentee Votes Cast

Steve Cummings  41
Troy Fosberg      38
Mary Johnson      42
Lou Vince             38

The above 4 candidates will be installed at the December 11, 2013 Town Council meeting.  Thank you to all that participated in the vote.

Proposed Update to the Housing Element of the General Plan Notice of Public Hearing by Board of Supervisors.  The proposed revision is a periodic update to the County’s existing Housing Element to address the changing housing needs of the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.  Documents are available for review at http://planning.lacounty.gov/housing   Public Hearing is December 3, 2013, 9:30 AM, Room 381B, Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple St, Los Angeles, CA. Written comments can be sent to:  Zoning Section, Executive Office fo the Board of Supervisors, Room 383, Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Los Angeles, CA 90012.  Email comments to:  PublicHealth@bos.lacounty.gov

LA COUNTY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE

October 2013 Revised Draft General Plan is available at:  http://planning.lacounty.gov/generalplan and at all Los Angeles County libraries.  The General Plan will guide development in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County through the year 2035.

AGUA DULCE TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION 2013

November 5, 2013 Election Day for Agua Dulce Town Council

4 seats will be open - the Council Members whose terms are ending in December are Mary Johnson, Lou Vince, Troy Fosberg, and Matt Wooten.  According to Election Committee Chair, Lorna Leslie, all incumbents have declared they will be running for office again. 

UPDATE:  October 3, 2013:  Election Committee has indicated there are four (4) verified candidates for four (4) open seats.  Lou Vince, Troy Fosberg, Steve Cummings, and Mary Johnson.

Click HERE to download a Candidate Application

Timeline: 

September 21:  Deadline for candidate application, last day for withdrawl of any candidate, notice of insufficient applicants if necessary, polling places publicized if known.

September 26:  Verification of Candidates

October 22:  Last day for receipt of absentee ballot application.  Click HERE to download absentee ballot application

November 5:  Election Day

Candidates Forum:  TBD

Agua Dulce Town Council Election Committee:  Chairperson:  Lorna Leslie, Secretary:  Judy Bartlett, Treasurer:  Annette Fortuna, Members:  Lianne Swanson, Rosie Heffley, Floricita Alvarez-Galoosian

Any questions please contact Election Committee Chairperson:  Lorna Leslie at adtcelectioncommittee@gmail.com

THIS JUST IN FROM LA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL:

CANCELLED

The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control will host a community meeting to discuss the upcoming proposed horse care ordinance that will go before the Board of Supervisors in November.  They plan to host four meetings around the County.  The details of the Santa Clarita/Newhall meeting are below:

Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: William S. Hart Regional Park-Hart Hall

Address: 24151 Newhall Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321

*Please be advised—Newhall Avenue between the main gate and exit gate near Market Street is closed because the City of Santa Clarita is planning a round-about that will not be finished until the end of the year.  There is a slight detour if people are planning to come to the Park from the Market St. side. 

You can view the proposed ordinance online at: www.animalcare.lacounty.gov –the proposed ordinance is posted on the homepage.

Please pass along this information to anyone you think may be interested in attending.

Evelina Villa, County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control, 5898 Cherry Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805   562-256-1364: Direct line

THIS JUST IN FROM LA COUNTY DEPT OF REGIONAL PLANNING:  LOS ANGELES COUNTY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE:

REVISED NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING

PROJECT INFORMATION: The project is a comprehensive update of the Los Angeles County General Plan. The project includes goals, policies, implementation programs and ordinances. The project covers the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and accommodates new housing and employment opportunities in anticipation of population growth in the County and the region. The General Plan Update focuses growth in the unincorporated areas with access to services and infrastructure and reduces the potential for growth in the County’s environmentally sensitive and hazardous areas. The project will replace the adopted General Plan. For a comprehensive project description and additional information on the General Plan Update, please visit http://planning.lacounty.gov/generalplan, or contact the General Plan Development and Housing Section at (213) 974-6417 or genplan@planning.lacounty.gov.

NOTICE OF PREPARATION: A Revised NOP for the EIR, which describes the project and outlines the potential environmental impacts, has been prepared. The Revised NOP will be available for review from June 28, 2013 to July 29, 2013 on the Department’s website at http://planning.lacounty.gov/generalplan/ceqa. Hardcopies will be available at the Department’s main office and field office locations listed at the following link: http://planning.lacounty.gov/locations; all County libraries; Calabasas Library located at 200 Civic Center Way, Calabasas, CA 91302; and Altadena Library (Main Library) located at 600 East Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA 91001.

The Department is seeking input from both agencies and members of the public on the scope and content of the environmental information and analysis to be contained in the EIR. Any correspondence related to the General Plan Update received as part of the first NOP does not have to be resubmitted; it has already been incorporated as part of the environmental review process for the project. Due to the time limits mandated by State law, written comments must be sent via mail, e-mail, or fax no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, July 29, 2013. Please send your comments at the earliest possible date to:
Connie Chung, AICP
Supervising Regional Planner
Los Angeles County
Department of Regional Planning
320 W. Temple Street, Room 1356
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Email: genplan@planning.lacounty.gov
Fax: (213) 626-0434

PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING: Pursuant to the California Public Resources Code Section 21803.9, Los Angeles County will conduct a public scoping meeting. This meeting will provide a public forum for information dissemination and dialogue regarding the components of the proposed project, the overall process, and the draft EIR. While staff will summarize the issues raised at these meetings, anyone wishing to make formal comments on the NOP must do so in writing. The public scoping meeting will be held at the time and location listed below:
Date: July 11, 2013
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Los Angeles County
Department of Regional Planning
320 W. Temple Street, Room 150
Los Angeles, CA 90012
The scoping meeting will also be streamed live at the following link:
http://streaming.planning.lacounty.gov/meeting. Afterward, the recorded presentation and meeting will also be posted at the following link: http://planning.lacounty.gov/generalplan/ceqa.

Click HERE to go to Regional Planning website for details

THIS JUST IN FROM US FOREST SERVICE:  BARREN RIDGE RENEWABLE TRANSMISSION PROJECT (BRRTP)

The Forest Supervisor of the Angeles National Forest has signed a Record of Decision (ROD) for the Barren Ridge Renewable Transmission Project (BRRTP). The ROD will allow the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to construct 13 miles of powerlines, and upgrade an additional 17 miles. The selected route is the San Francisquito Canyon utility corridor. Please click on the project link to see the ROD and a legal notice. The Final Environmental Impact Statement is available at: http://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/cms/ladwp009508.jsp. This decision is subject to administrative review (appeal) pursuant to 36 CFR Part 215. Only that portion of the project affecting National Forest System lands is subject to appeals. Appeals may be filed for 45 days starting June 29, the day after publication of a legal notice in the LA Times. See the ROD and legal notice for more information on filing an appeal.

Click HERE to go to US Forest Service website for details

Over the past 50 years, changes in the global climate, such as temperature increases and sea level rise, have accelerated. There is strong consensus amongst most of the scientific community that these changes are the probable result of man-made greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Changing climatic conditions as a consequence of excess GHGs in the atmosphere may cause unique impacts on California and Los Angeles County, including higher energy bills, increases in the number of extreme heat days, and sea level rise.

In 2006, California adopted Assembly Bill (AB) 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act, as an effort to address the effects of climate change. AB 32 establishes a statewide goal to achieve 1990 GHG emissions levels by 2020. The AB 32 Scoping Plan suggests a unique role for local governments and communities in helping achieve statewide GHG reduction goals.

Climate action plans include an inventory of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and measures for reducing future emissions to achieve a specific reduction target. Los Angeles County is currently preparing a CCAP to mitigate and avoid GHG emissions associated with community activities in unincorporated Los Angeles County. The CCAP will address emissions from building energy, land use and transportation, water consumption, and waste generation. The measures and actions outlined in the CCAP will tie together the County’s existing climate change initiatives and provide a blueprint for a more sustainable future. Ultimately, the CCAP and associated GHG reduction measures will be incorporated into the Air Quality Element of the Los Angeles County General Plan 2035.

The CCAP will identify emissions related to community activities, establish a greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target consistent with AB 32 and provide a roadmap for successfully implementing GHG reduction measures selected by the County. Importantly, the CCAP will recognize the County’s leadership and role in contributing to statewide GHG emissions reductions. Actions undertaken as part of the CCAP will also result in important community co-benefits including improved air quality, energy savings, and increased mobility, as well as will enhance the resiliency of the community in the face of changing climatic conditions.

Click HERE to go to LA County Regional Planning website for details

HIGH DESERT CORRIDOR

The High Desert Corridor (HDC) project is considering construction of a new multi-mod al link between State Route (SR)-14 in Los Angeles County and SR-18 in San Bernardino County. This project would connect some of the fastest growing residential, commercial and industrial areas in Southern California, including the cities of Palmdale, Lancaster, Adelanto, Victorville and the Town of Apple Valley. While recent economic conditions have slowed growth throughout California, projections show that there will be significant growth in the HDC area again in the future.

In anticipation of this future growth, combined with existing congestion on east/west corridors such as I-210, I-10, SR-60 and SR-138, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) partner agencies initiated the HDC Environmental Impact Statement/Report (EIS/EIR) in September 2010. The purpose of this environmental effort is to study alternatives for improving traffic congestion, goods transportation, and air quality in the region.

Click HERE to go to the METRO website for details

ELECTION RESULTS:

The top 3 vote getters will be installed at the March 13th meeting.

Thank you to ALL candidates!

And thank you to the Election Committee and volunteer poll workers for handling the election process.

UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE RELEASES "DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (SEIS), SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NATIONAL FORESTS LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN (LMP) AMENDMENT

The proposed amendment affects Angeles, Cleveland, Los Pdres, and San Bernardino National Forests.

The proposed amendment would revise land use zone allocations for select Inventoried Roadless Areas within the four forests and amend LMP monitoring protocols. The Draft SEIS considers alternatives for the land use zone allocations and monitoring, as well as the No Action alternative.   The Draft SEIS is available for review and comment on the project website at:  http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php?project=35130   The comment period will close on May 16, 2013. Comments may be filed through the project website at: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php?project=35130 , or sent via e-mail to: socal_nf_lmp_amendment@fs.fed.us. Send written comments to the Cleveland National Forest, 10845 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92127-2107, ATTN: LMP Amendment. 

The Forest Service will be hosting multiple open house meetings during the comment period.  The meeting time and location for our area is:  March 28, 2013, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Santa Clara Mojave Rivers Ranger District Office, 33708 Crown Valley Road, Acton, CA 93510

Click HERE to view the Notice.

Angeles National Forest (ANF) seeks public comment on off-highway vehicle grant application:  Angeles National Forest officials submitted grant application to the State of California Off-highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division for 2012/2013 grant funding cycle.  To view the application, go to the State of California Off-Highway website:  www.ohv.parks.ca.gov. For more information and for those without internet access, contact the Angeles National Forest’s Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District Office at (661) 269-2808 ext 229.  The public review and comment period starts on March 5, 2013 and comments must be received by Monday, April 1, 2013.  Submit electronic email comments to the State OHMVR Division at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov AND to the ANF at rkidd@fs.fed.us.  Submit comments by USPS to BOTH California Dept of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, Attn: Grants Unit, 1725 23^rd St, Ste 200, Sacramento, CA 95816-7100 AND USDA Forest Service, Angeles National Forest SCMRRD, Attn: Ray Kidd, 33708 Crown Valley Rd, Acton, CA 93510.

Click HERE to view the Notice

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION--FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Due to insufficient candidates for the November 2012 election, a special election has been called.

Three Vacant Seats:

There are four Candidates:

CANDIDATE FORUM:  Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 3:00 PM at Agua Dulce Women's Club.  Meet and hear the candidates.

There are 3 open seats on the Agua Dulce Town Council with terms expiring December 2014.  Special election will be Monday, February 11, 2013.  Voting will be at the Agua Dulce Women's Club, 33201 Agua Dulce Canyon Road, Agua Dulce, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Voting will be from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on February 11, 2013 with counting of ballots immediately following the closing of polls.

Top 3 candidates will be announced at the February 13, 2013 Agua Dulce Town Council Meeting and installed at the March 13, 2013 meeting.

Eligibility requirements are listed on the Candidate Application

See Details on Election Committee Page:  Click HERE to Go directly to that page

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER WEEKEND:  September 22 and 23

Agua Dulce hits the streets and the air above with Community Fundraisers! 

Country Fair is Saturday, September 22.  Starts with the parade through town starting at 4:00 PM.  The Country Fair follows at 5:00 PM at the Women's Club.  Live music, food, vendors, games, chili cook-off, beer garden, cigar lounge, cake walk, and much more.  Join your friends and neighbors to have some good old-fashioned "country fun" at the Country Fair!

Community Fundraiser at Agua Dulce Airport, Sunday, September 23, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Helicoptor and Airplane rides, PLUS; BBQ lunch, kids bouncer, ice cream and popcorn, craft table for kids, raffle baskets and more.  Sponsored by Agua Dulce Airport Association.  Hosted by Wayne and Connie Spears.  Spend the day with our local pilots and airport volunteers as they take to the skies and provide a fun safe day at the airport!

A GREAT weekend benefitting the local community.  Hope to see you at both events!

Congressman McKeon makes a surprise visit to the Agua Dulce Town Council August 8, 2012 meeting

Lou Vince, Scott Griffin, Congressman McKeon, Matt Wooten, Mary Johnson, Troy Fosberg, Don Henry

SIERRA HIGHWAY ROADWAY SAFETY AUDIT

If you missed the 2012 June Town Council meeting, you missed the presentation by Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and ADVANTEC Consulting Engineers about the Sierra Highway Roadway Safety Audit.  Community feedback is being accepted.   Please submit feedback by August 1, 2012.

Click HERE to view the Power Point Presentation

Click HERE to view and download the Community Feedback Form

Comments can be sent to:

Guillermo Gonzalez, PE, TE
Traffic and Lighting Division
Department of Public Works County of Los Angeles
1000 South Fremont Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91803
Phone: (626) 300‐4782
Email: gugonza@dpw.lacounty.gov

Edward Miller, Jr., PE, TE
Project Manager
ADVANTEC Consulting Engineers
21700 Copley Drive, Suit 350
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Phone: (909) 860‐6222
Email: edmiller@advantec‐usa.com

!!!!!  THE UPDATED AGUA DULCE COMMUNITY STANDARDS DISTRICT  GETS APPROVED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON MAY 22, 2012!!!!!  

On May 22, 2012, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the recommendation of the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) to amend the County Code to update the Agua Dulce CSD as reflected in the draft ordinance and incorporate the requests of the Agua Dulce Town Council into the CSD and instructed County Counsel to prepare an ordinance amending the County Code as recommended by the RPC. 

Click HERE to view the Motion by Supervisor Antonovich incorporating the additional requests by the Agua Dulce Town Council.

Click HERE to view the Statement of Proceedings of May 22, 2012 relating to the update.

Click HERE to Download Current Draft Ordinance

Click HERE to see all Project materials available on Los Angeles County Regional Planning website.

General description of proposal:

Project No. R2010-00446-(5) to update the current Agua Dulce Community Standards District, which is intended to help preserve the community character by addressing minimum lot size, residential and commercial development standards, street improvements, public trails, signage, the allowance of cargo shipping containers, the expansion of allowable home-based occupations, an increase in the number of dogs, and significant ridgeline and hillside management protection. 

Special "THANKS" to CSD Revision Committee:

Co-chaired by Lorene Cangiano and Mary Johnson, with Lillian Smith, Rosie Heffley, Gary Hebdon, and Tana Lampton.  Former co-chairs:  Donna Saufley and Susan Tarr.

This just in from LA County Department of Regional Planning:

A Revised Draft of the General Plan Update, including all maps and figures, is available HERE and at all Los Angeles County Public Libraries.

The General Plan anticipates growth and will guide development in the unicorporated areas of Los Angeles County through the year 2035.  Major policies include:

Questions or comments?  (213) 974-6417   genplan@planning.lacounty.gov

Disaster Planning Chair, Gary Hebdon, launches "Your Neighborhood Emergency P.L.A.N."  This is an easy to use guide for your neigborhood to set up your individual neighborhood plan so it's in place BEFORE the disaster strikes. 

Click HERE to view and download "Your Neighborhood Emergency P.L.A.N."

Click HERE to visit the Agua Dulce Disaster Planning website.

February 2012:  Los Angeles County Hauled Water Task Force releases Responses to Public Hearing Questions from community meetings held in June 2010.  This was discussed at the March 2012 Town Council meeting

Here are the published responses from our community meetings on hauled water held June 2010.

Responses to Public Comment June 2010

County enters into "Non-Exclusive Commercial Waste Collection Franchise"  Trash Hauling/Trash Bins 

Los Angeles County Public Works Department is in the process of implementing a Proposed Non-Exclusive Commercial Trash Collection Franchise System for customers that utilize dumpster/roll-off trash collection services that are within County unincorporated areas.  The non-exclusive franchise system will replace the current open-market system starting July 1, 2012 to enable the Department to meet recent changes in State law and provide enhanced trash collection and recycling services. Under the system, all waste haulers will be able to continue service in unincorporated areas provided they meet minimum performance and customer service standards.  Below is a copy of their FAQ and a PowerPoint on the proposal:

FAQ

Power Point

Rural Lighting District Ordinance adopted by LA County Board of Supervisors November 12, 2012.  The ordinance will take effect December 13, 2012.

LA County has established a Rural Outdoor Lighting Dist

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