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Election for Agua Dulce Town Council to be November 7, 2023
Sep 14th, 2023
November 7, 2023 Election Day for Agua Dulce Town Council The nominating period is now open. 3 seats will be open - the Council Members whose terms are ending in December of 2023 are Don Henry, Scott Keller, and Chris Yewdall. Candidate Applications are due September 23, 2023 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. read more

CERT Training in Agua Dulce starts October 10, 2023
Sep 14th, 2023
CERT Training in Agua Dulce! Community Emergency Response Team training starts Tuesday, October 10, 2023. You will most likely have to take care of yourself, your family, and your neighbors after an earthquake or other emergency. Do you know what to do? Learn from the experts on how to prepare and respond in the event of a major disaster. read more

August Meeting is CANCELLED
Jul 13th, 2023
The regular August Meeting of the Agua Dulce Town Council is cancelled for Summer Break. The next regular meeting will be September 13, 2023. That meeting will be in-person/hybrid at the Agua Dulce Women's Club, 33201 Agua Dulce Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce. read more

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The Agua Dulce Town Council welcomes you.

The Agua Dulce Town Council is a California nonprofit organization and exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)4 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Council relies on donations for its nominal operating expenses.

To send a donation to the Agua Dulce Town Council, send a check or money order made out to the Agua Dulce Town Council and send it to Agua Dulce Town Council, 33201 Agua Dulce Town Council, Box 8, Agua Dulce, CA 91390

Agua Dulce (Spanish for "sweet water") is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California, nestled in the Sierra Pelona Valley, 44 miles north of Los Angeles, and just north of Santa Clarita. It has an elevation of 2526 feet (770 m), a geographic area of approximately 25 square miles (65 km²), and a population of about 4,000.

This is the official site of its Town Council.

2023 Meeting Format:

At the January 11, 2023 regular meeting, the Agua Dulce Town Council discussed and voted on the meeting format for 2023. The meeting format will be a mixed format. Once a quarter, the Council will meet in person/hybrid setting at the Agua Dulce Women's Club at 33201 Agua Dulce Canyon Road, Agua Dulce. The balance of the meetings will be virtual via Zoom. The in person meetings will be March, June, September, and December. Virtual meetings will be February, April, May, July, October, November (Council is Dark in August for Summer Break). Depending upon the attendance and participation with the in person meetings, the Council may revist the meeting format and make adjustments.

Next Meeting: VIRTUAL via ZOOM

In an effort to allow the most inclusive public participation, the regularly scheduled meetings of the Agua Dulce Town Council will be virtual and once each quarter the Council will meet in person at the Agua Dulce Women's Club at 33201 Agua Dulce Canyon Road. The meeting format may be revised. Check back for meeting format updates.

The regular meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will be October 11, 2023 meeting format will be virtual via Zoom. The Administrative portion of the meeeting is held at 6:30 PM with the General Community meeting beginning at 7:00 PM. Both meetings are open to the public.

The agenda will be posted (as soon as it is available) on our "Agenda and Minutes" as "Next Meeting Agenda." Please attend this meeting and be informed about important community matters.

ZOOM Meeting Details

Election Committee 2023

November 7, 2023 Election Day for Agua Dulce Town Council

The nominating period is now open. 3 seats will be open - the Council Members whose terms are ending in December of 2023 are Don Henry, Scott Keller, and Chris Yewdall.

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 Notice of Election

Click HERE for Candidate Application: Candidate Applications due September 23, 2023

Click HERE for Absentee Ballot Application: Must be received by the ADTC Election Committee by October 24, 2023

CERT Training starts in Agua Dulce October 10, 2023

CERT Training in Agua Dulce! Community Emergency Response Team training starts Tuesday, October 10, 2023. You will most likely have to take care of yourself, your family, and your neighbors after an earthquake or other emergency. Do you know what to do? Learn from the experts on how to prepare and respond in the event of a major disaster.

Classes will be Tuesdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Agua Dulce Women's Club, 33201 Agua Dulce Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce

Click HERE to download the flyer

Click HERE to register. Be sure to create an account, then hit the RSVP button for the Agua Dulce Training under Events.

To register send an email to: Maria.Grycan@fire.lacounty.gov Use "Agua Dulce CERT Class" in the Subject line. Include your first and last name.

Click HERE for age requirements

This just in from Public Works: Local Road Maintenance Projects

Active:

Escondido Canyon Rd (SR-14 to Syracuse Ave): Starting on July 10, 2023 and expected completion August 10, 2023

Pending:

Agua Dulce Canyon Rd (Escondido Canyon Rd to Castlehaven): Summer 2023
Agua Dulce Canyon Rd (Soledad Canyon Rd to Burke Rd): Summer 2023
Sierra Highway (Center St to Agua Dulce Canyon Rd): Fall 2023

Private Well and Septic System Operation and Maintenance for Homeowners On-Line Workshops If you missed the in person workshops in May of 2023, this gives you the opportunity to attend the workshops virtually.

Part 1: Private Wells: July 19: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Do you want to improve your knowledge of private well systems or water treatment available for homeowners? This course is ideal for private well owners, who want a better understanding of well systems, how to perform a well assessment and better understanding of source water protection for private well owners.

Part 2: Septic Systems Operation and Maintenance: July 20: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

This workshop will educate owners on proper operation and maintenance of septic systems, common troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and solutions. We will also discuss the benefits of establishing long term solutions such as Onsite Wastewater Management Programs.

To register for the on-line workshops, click HERE

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESSs)

Interested in finding out more details on the potential Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESSs) slated for ? Click HERE to go to Acton Takes Action Community Task Force website.

SB 552: Drought Planning for Small Water Suppliers and Rural Communities

SB 552 includes new responsibilities and requirements at both the state and local levels to help small water suppliers and rural communities reduce their risk of inadequate water supply during a water shortage event. The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the California State Water Resources Control Board prepared a document to summarize the roles, responsibilities, and requirements for state agencies, small water suppliers and schools, and counties for implementing SB 552. Click HERE to download that document. For details on SB-552 from California Department of Water Resources, click HERE.

LA County Revised Draft 2045 Climate Action Plan (CAP) and Recirculated DEIR available for Public Review and Comment.

LA County Revised Draft 2045 Climate Action Plan (CAP) and Recirculated DEIR is available for public review. The CAP is LA County’s path toward achieving carbon neutrality for the unincorporated areas. Comments must be submitted by May 15, 2023 by 5 PM. Send comments by USPS to LA County, Dept of Regional Planning, Attn, Thuy Hua, 320 W. Temple St, 13^th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or by email to climate@planning.lacounty.gov For details and documents, go to https://planning.lacounty.gov/site/climate/los-angeles-county-cap/ Please note there are 2 separate documents: 1) Recirculated DEIR of 2045 Climate Action Plan, and 2) Revised Draft 2045 Climate Action Plan. Separate comment letters are requested.

Community Wildfire Protection Ordinance-Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing:

Continued to June 14, 2023, 9:00 AM, 320 West Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012 and Online. Visit http://planning.lacounty.gov/rpc and select hearing date for more information. Project No. PRJ2020-002395 / Advance Planning Project No. RPPL202007456. Project Description: Amendments to Title 21 and Title 22 of Los Angeles County Code to strengthen standards for development located within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) and Hillside Management Areas to reduce risks to life and property from wildfires. Case materials can be viewed at https://planning.lacounty.gov/site/climate/cwpo-documents/ Submit comments via email at safety@planning.lacounty.gov

Click HERE to see the Power Point presentation by LA County Dept of Regional Planning at the April 12, 2023 regular meeting

Draft Residential Design Standards Ordinance available for public review and comment.

Project Overview: To provide clear, measurable, and objective requirements to guide the design of residential projects. Will apply to all projects including single family residences. To download the draft ordinance, go to: https://planning.lacounty.gov/residentialdesign/documents Submit public comments via email to design@planning.lacounty.gov Public comments must be received by February 27, 2023.

California High Speed Rail Update: Palmdale to Burbank

DEIR Released September 2, 2022

***Public Comment Period Extended to December 1, 2022***

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) announces the availability of the Palmdale to Burbank Project Section Draft Enviornmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS). The Authority has prepared a project-level (Tier 2) Draft EIR/EIS that examines the Palmdale to Burbank section. This 31-38 mile project section would provide HSR service between the Plamdale Station and the Burbank Airport Station.

This draft EIR/EIS evaluates the impacts and benefits of a No Project Alternative and six Build Alternatives connecting the 2 stations. The Authority's Preferred Alternative is the SR14A Build Alternative. The SR14A Alternative avoids Una Lake and will be underground through the community of Acton, and within the Angeles National Forest (ANF) and the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.

For specific information on the Palmdale to Burbank Project Section Overview with links to Videos, Documents, and Interactive Maps click HERE.

Direct Link to the Interactive map showing all affected property. Just put in your address

For details on the project Click HERE and then click on the Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement and scroll down for all the different documents.

Click HERE to download the Notice of Availability/Notice of Public Hearing

The comment period begins on September 2, 2022 and has been extended to December 1, 2022. Comments must be received electronically or postmarked on or before 5:00 PM on December 1, 2022. During the comment period, written comments may be submitted in the following ways:

By mail to Attn: “Palmdale to Burbank Draft EIR/EIS Comment”, California HighSpeed Rail Authority, 355 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 2050 Los Angeles, CA 90071;
Through the Authority’s website (www.hsr.ca.gov);
By email to Palmdale_Burbank@hsr.ca.gov with the subject line “Palmdale to Burbank Draft EIR/EIS Comment”;
Verbal comment on the direct phone line for the Palmdale to Burbank Project Section at (800) 630-1039; and
Oral testimony at the online Public Hearing to be held on October 18, 2022, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The Authority will hold an Online Open House on October 6, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

The Authority will hold and Online Public Hearing on October 18, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Please check the Authority website (www.hsr.ca.gov) for more information, including up-to-date information ont he planned Open House and Public Hearing and how to access them.

Please visit the Events Page for more information about upcoming public virtual community meetings.

Palmdale to Burbank Fact Sheet

Agua Dulce Residential Project, RTG Investments, formerly known as the Coussoulis Development, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50385

This is a large scale project on 908 acres located northwesterly of Valley Sage Road, between Sierra Highway and the Antelope Valley Freeway, SR 14, in the Agua Dulce area.

Documents and information related to the project

Power Point Presentations given at Agua Dulce Town Council Meetings

Outgoing Correspondence from Agua Dulce Town Council

Incoming Correspondence received by Agua Dulce Town Council

LA County documents related to the project

Documents related to the Waste Discharge Requirements ordered by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board on February 10, 2022

Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board Meeting February 10, 2022

Petition Challenging Waste Discharge Requirements Order No. R4-2022-066 SWRCB/OCC File A-2799

Petition

Petition Attachments
Order No. R4-2022-066
Grievance Deadline
LA County Regional Plannng Commission Agenda 1/6/2015
LA County Regional Planning Commission Transcript 1/6/2015

***UPDATE: 11/2/22: POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2023***

Sierra Highway Phase 3 Rehabilitation scheduled to start October 31, 2022 with completion by November 23, 2022

Los Angeles County Public Works is scheduling a road maintenance project from Spring Street in Sleepy Valley southwest to Davenport Road. The work will consist of performing a 3" cold-in-place recycling (CIR) treatment on the existing asphalt pavement and placeing a 1.5" overlay cap of Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix (ARHM). With the upcoming construction expect traffic delays. Please make necessary arrangements for travel. Temporary "NO PARKING" signs and door hangers will be posted at lease 48 hours prior to work on your street. For your safety and project success, please observe all traffic contrils, detour routes, parking restrictions, and flagmen; exercise caution wihil in the vicinity of all construction activities.

If you have any questions, please contact Nallely Riley at (661) 947-7173 between 7 AM and 4 PM, Wednesday and Thursday. You may also contact Road Maintenance 523 at (661) 252-2700 between 7 AM and 4 PM Tuesday through Friday. Refer to Sierra Highway Phase 3 Project.

***Gardens of Paradise: LA County Board of Supervisors Upholds Denial of Conditional Use Permit***

At their meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, the LA County Board of Supervisors upheld the Regional Planning Commission's denial of the Conditional Use Permit due to inactivity. We thank the Board for reviewing the substantial evidence to support the denial. As we understand the process going forward, in 12 months, the applicant can reapply for a Conditional Use Permit. The current zoning of A-1-2 and the fact that the property is within a Significant Ecological Area will be considered. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the process.

Conditional Use Permit No. 201200163 was filed to authorize a special event center and related uses at 32222 Agua Dulce Canyon Road in Agua Dulce. On July 21, 2021, the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission reviewed an appeal of the Hearing Officer's denial for inactivity of the CUP, and denied the applicant's appeal and affirmed the Hearing Officer's decision. Subsequently, the applicant appealed the Commmission's decision to the Board of Supervisors.

Click HERE to view the letter the Agua Dulce Town Council sent 7/18/2022 to Supervisor Barger

Click HERE to view the Board letter from Regional Planning

Click HERE to view the Public Comment/Correspondence

For details about the project click HERE.

Click HERE to see Site Plan submitted 3/9/2021

Click HERE to see Project Description submitted 2/17/2021

June 10, 2022: This just in from LA County Department of Public Works: Initial Study/Negative Declaration: Acton, Agua Dulce, and Antelope Valley Garbage Disposal District or Residential Franchise Contracts

June 10, 2022: A "recirculated Negative Declaration is being circulated for a 30-day public review starting June 10, 2022 and ending July 9, 2022.

To view the Recirculated Notice of Intent click HERE.

To view or download the Recirculated Initial Study/Negative Declaration, click HERE.

Click HERE to get more information on the proposed program.

There will be a virtual Zoom meeting hosted by Dept of Public Works to explain the proposal and to take public comments on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Town Council members will be in attendance and will submit written public comments based on community input at the meeting. This will affect all Agua Dulce residents. Please attend to you understand the requirements this program is proposing.

LA County Public Works is proposing the creation and operation of new Garbage Disposal District or Residential Franchises (GDDs/RFs) and associated waste hauling contracts for Acton and Agua Dulce. Under the proposed GDD/RF contracts, selected waste hauler would provide source-separated curbside collection service of refuse, recyclales, and organic waste. Manure collection, bulky items pickup, and illegal dumping pickups would also be provided. Establishment of GDDs require voter approval; as such if GDDs are not established, RFs would be established for residential areas and the existing commercial franchise would remain in place for commercial customers.

To view the Notice of Intent click HERE. This has been recirculated. See above.

To view or download the Initial Study/Negative Declaration, click HERE. This has been recirculated. See above.

Proposed Amendment to Bylaws and Election Procedures approved at the June 8, 2022 regular meeting

At the June 8, 2022 Agua Dulce Town Council Meeting, the proposed amendments to the Bylaws and Election Procedures were approved. The amendments are listed below:

Formally eliminating Election Committee Treasurer and duties and transferring tht responsibility to the Agua Dulce Town Council Treasurer
Eliminating "write-in" candidates. In the past 20 years, there have been no write-in candidates and the Election Committee indicates that having that option with the short timeframe (10 days prior to the election) may result in logistical issues
Clean up of formatting and minor modifications to update to current standards

Click HERE to see the Approved Bylaws and Election Procedures

SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM - MEASURE W

Through Measure W, the Safe Clean Water Program provides local, dedicated funding to increase LA County's local water supply, improve water quality, and enhance communities. Agua Dulce is located within the Santa Clara River Watershed Area. The watershed area drains west into Ventura County, where it eventually empties into the Pacific Ocean. The main watercourse through this watershed area is the Santa Clara River, which originates in the San Gabriel Mountains. Municipalities that fall within the boundaries of this Watershed Area are Los Angeles County and Santa Clarita.

The Santa Clara River Watershed Area is estimated to receive up to $6 million annually to fund regional projects and programs.

Regional Program funds for the Watershed Area are programmed by the Watershed Area Steering Committee comprised of local stakeholders from agencies, municipalities, and community members from within the Watershed Area. The Steering Committee meets regularly to develop funding plans and recommendations to provide water quality, water supply, and community enhancement benefits to the region. Click HERE to see a video recording the latest Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee meeting. Use this password: UfQm9qKJ

Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board Notice of Public Hearing to Issue a Waste Discharge Requirements to RTG Investments, LLC for the Agua Dulce Residential Development Project (File No 20-105) February 10, 2022, 9:00 AM. Please refer to the Los Angeles Water Board website for the agenda for the meeting which will include the information on registering and attending the meeting. Approximately 1 week prior to the meeting, go to the following link to register Click HERE. Oral comments will be accepted at the public hearing. Written comments must be received by January 21, 2021 at 5:00 PM. Send via USPS to Los Angeles Regional Water Control Board, Attn: 401 Unit, 320 /west 4^th St, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90013. Send via email to RB4-401Certification@waterboards.ca.gov Indicate in the subject line, “Comment Letter-Agua Dulce Residential Development Project.” Send in a Microsoft Word format. Questions: contact Celine Gallon at (213) 576-6784 or via email at celine.gallon@waterboards.ca.gov

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Adjustment of Boundary of Santa Clarita Valley and Antelope Valley Plans to include all of Agua Dulce Community Standards District within the SCV Plan.

LA County Board of Supervisors: Notice of Public Hearing: April 24, 2018, 9:30 AM, Room 381B, Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple St, Los Angeles.

Project no. R2017003368-(5) Advance Planning Case no. RPPL2017005805-(5) Santa Clarita Valley Area Plan Maintenance Project.

Adjustment of boundary of SCV and AV Plans to include all of the Agua Dulce CSD in the SCV lan. Project materials available at: http://planning.lacounty.gov/scvap_maintenance

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

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVE REVISED COMMUNITY STANDARDS DISTRICT!

March 4, 2014: In effort to keep Agua Dulce rural and equestrian-friendly, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a revision to Agua Dulce's Community Standards District, part of the county’s Title 22 - Planning and Zoning of the Los Angeles County Code.

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.

!!!!! 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.