Updates
Application to Vote Absentee in the Town Council election
Jan 25th, 2012
Absentee ballot applications are now available on this website.
See the "Election Committee" box on the Committes page
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APPLICATIONS FOR TOWN COUNCIL
Dec 15th, 2011
We need qualified candidates to run for four open seats on the Town Council in 2012.
The 2012 application for Candidacy is now posted on our Home page.
Applications will be printed in local newspapers and made available to people at the following businesses: Agua Dulce Hardware and Maria Bonita Restaurant, as well as the Town Council website.
For more information, contact: The Agua Dulce Election Committee, 33201 Agua Dulce Cyn. Road, Box #2, Agua Dulce, CA 91390. (661) 268-0371 (Lorna Leslie).
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Disaster Preparedness: Upcoming CERT Class
Dec 15th, 2011
There will be a local CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) class beginning in early 2012, most likely in March. They are free to the public, and very useful. If you are interested please contact Gary Hebdon, and he will put you on a list.
The Disaster Planning Committee of the Agua Dulce Town Council (Gary Hebdon, Chair) would also like to remind local residents to take the time to review their emergency preparedness plan, especially in light of the recent disasters in Japen. The Agua Dulce Emergency Handbook is located on their website, www.addisasterplanning.com, and is designed to help you with your review.
The website also contains a link to follow if you would like to sign up to receive daily South Coast Air radiation levels, for those that might be concerned.
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The Agua Dulce Town Council welcomes you.
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.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 14th
The next meeting of the Agua Dulce Town Council will be held Wednesday, March 14th at the Agua Dulce Women's Club. The administrative portion of the meeting is held at 6:00 pm with the general 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.
Issues of Interest to Agua Dulce:
Are you running for a seat on the Agua Dulce Town Council?
DEADLINE FOR CANDIDATE APPLICATIONS IS FEBRUARY 22ND for the Special Election: Thursday March 8, 2012
Save the Date: OUR COMMUNITY STANDARDS DISTRICT WILL HAVE A HEARING BEFORE THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY ON FEBRUARY 22, 2012.
Here is a link to the draft CSD document that will be used for discussion purposes at the Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing on February 22nd: Community Standards District Draft
Here are the published responses from our community meetings on hauled water held June 2010. This document will be discussed at the next Agua Dulce Town Council Meeting and public comment will be taken. Please plan on attending, or submit comments in writing.
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:
Rural Lighting District Ordinance Will be Adopted by the County soon
Update: The Board of Supervisors hearing on the so-called "Dark Skies" ordinance has been continued to its February 28th meeting. LA County has proposed an amendment to Title 22 of the County Code, Planning and Zoning, to establish a Rural Outdoor Lighting District for areas of unincorporated Los Angeles County. The proposed Ordinance will establish the District with regulations that will conserve energy and resources and promote dark skies for the enjoyment and health of humans and wildlife, while permitting reasonable uses of outdoor lighting for nighttime safety and security. The regulations include limitations on allowable light trespass, fully shielding outdoor lighting, and imposes maximum heights of fixtures. The draft ordinance includes requirements for street lighting in rural areas, outdoor recreation facilities and signs. The draft map depicts areas located within the proposed District, which includes Agua Dulce.
The draft ordinance can be found here.
Other Water Issues
LA County has recently passed an ordinance containing Water Conservation Requirements for the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, which can be found here.
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) aka Septic Systems
The State Water Board has created a website where you can find the most current information regarding the ongoing development of a new proposed policy on septic systems, and we have included the link here.
Planning and Zoning Issues
One Valley One Vision (OVOV)
Agua Dulce is included within the planning area for "One Valley One Vision." Please see recent update regarding scheduled meetings, and click HERE for the link to the Santa Clarita Valley Area Plan Update (One Valley One Vision) if you need further information.
Rim of The Valley
The National Park Service is exploring the Rim of The Valley Corridor project, which includes much of the mountains surrounding Santa Clarita Valley. They are holding preliminary scoping meetings on an ongoing basis, looking at the potential for expanding the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation area to include more than 650,000 additional acres of the mountains encircling the San Fernando, La Crescenta, Simi, Santa Clarita, and Conejo valleys. For further information regarding the project, its area, and its associated meetings, click here.
California High Speed Rail
The California High Speed Rail project has the possibility of impacting our community, and the Agua Dulce Town Council has been following its progress. Our portion of the route is being planned underground on a parellel path to the 14 Freeway. For further information, please click here.
Green Building Initiative Handbook
Los Angeles County has recently completed a handbook for Green Building. Here is a link to the County's "Green Building" guidelines.
Information on Fires and Disasters
The Disaster Planning Committee of the Town Council posts up-to-minute fire department updates on local fires, as well as preparedness information.
Here is a link: Agua Dulce Town Council Disaster Planning Committee