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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-11-10 - AGENDA REPORTS - REGIONAL SCRIVER STUDY (2)11'.N1 llts01II.yINxX� DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: AGENDA REPORT City Manager Apprc Item to be presented November 10, 1992 REGIONAL SANTA CLARA RIVER STUDY Public Works The City of Santa Clarita completed a study of the Santa Clara River, its water and recreational resources within the City limits in June 1991. The study creates a vision of how the community would like to see the Santa Clara River managed, improved and used in the future. Copies of the study were distributed to each city along the Santa Clara River and to each Ventura County Supervisor and Los Angeles County Supervisor whose district included portions of the Santa Clara River. ` Shortly after distribution of the study, staff from the City of Santa Clarita met with the city managers of each of the cities along the Santa Clara River, the Ventura County CAO and the Ventura County Supervisors whose districts included the Santa Clara River. Each of the cities and the county supervisors expressed their interest in a river -wide planning effort. Shortly thereafter, Supervisor Maggie Erickson-Killdee convened a group to study the Santa Clara River and learn more about all of the various interests associated with the Santa Clara River and its drainages. This group has been meeting on a regular basis for the past,six months. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the California State Fish and Game Department and the California State Coastal Conservancy have initiated plans to conduct a regional study of the Santa Clara River. The Coastal Conservancy has contributed $200,000 to fund consulting services necessary to produce the plan. The counties of Los Angeles and Ventura will be executing a joint powers agreement for management of the study. Ventura County will be the lead agency for the study. The Coastal Conservancy and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have requested participation by each of the cities and counties along the Santa Clara River. A task force will be formed to work with the study consultants. The City of Santa Clarita has been offered a seat on the task force. AFFROVED Agenda Item: Regional Santa Clara River Study November .10, 1992 Page 2 The County of Los Angeles, the County of Ventura and several of the cities along the Santa Clara River have indicated their support for the study by pledging funding for portions of the study. Staff is recommending that the City Council consider authorizing $10,000 from the City Council contingency fund and the use of staff from the Community Development Department, the Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Works Department on an as needed basis for the Regional Santa Clara River Study. The City of Santa Clarita willhave substantial information to contribute to the project from existing engineering reports from the Santa Clara River Trail and associated development projects along the Santa Clara River. The City's involvement in the study will ensure that we have input into the process regarding our community's desire for a more natural flood protection and control system. Support has also been voiced for the City's regional trail system and a connection from the mountains to the sea. RECOMDMIDATION It is recommended that the City Council authorize $10,000 from the Council Contingency Fund for the Regional Santa Clara River Study and authorize the use of staff and in kind resources. ATTACEMENTS Coastal Conservancy letter Regional Santa Clara River Study Scope JK:gmm scriver.agn Utlt WJ IENTURi; F.O. P. E STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE 1330 Broadway, Suite 1100 2140 Eastman Avenue, Suite 100 Oakland, CA 94612 Ventura, CA 93003 (510) 464-1015 (805) 644-1766 May .15, 1992 Dear Santa Clara River Stakeholder: Several months ago, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, a federal regulatory agency charged with protecting fish and wildlife resources of the United States and administering the Endangered Species Act, asked the State Coastal Conservancy to develop a proposal to fund and complete a watershed management and enhancement plan for the Santa Clara River, The Conservancy, which is a multi-purpose, non -regulatory state agency committed to resolving land use conflicts and to restoring and enhancing California's coastal natural resources, complied with this request and a draft scope of work is attached for your review and comment. This proposal requires the cooperation and consent of the Ventura and Los Angeles County Boards of Supervisors. We expect to complete this scope of work through planning grants to Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, and through contributions from public agencies. The purpose of the of the Santa Clara River Watershed Management and Enhancement Plan is to document existing resources and values; describe and analyze hydrologic, geomorphic, and water quality conditions of the river and how these conditions are affected by human activity; identify the greatest problems facing the river and formulate alternatives to address. these problems; and propose specific implementation measures (e.g., mitigation banks, acquisition of endangered habitats, etc.) to enhance the river environment for both wildlife and people on the Santa Clara River corridor, and on one or two representative tributaries. . The Conservancy has completed enhancement and management plans for numerous watersheds and wetlands during the last ten years.. Our most successful watershed projects have been on the Sonoma Coast, with the Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District (RCD), and in the Morro Bay watershed with the San Luis Obispo County RCD. In these projects, all land was acquired at fair market value from willing sellers, and restoration projects (i.e., erosion control, habitat improvement, etc.) implemented on private lands were done with the landowner's permission. The Conservancy does not condemn land, and its main focus in doing watershed plans has been on project implementation. In addition to these projects, the Conservancy Is also involved in preparing watershed management plans for the Otay, Petaluma, Russian and Garcia Rivers in San Diego, Marin, Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. The Conservancy'sand the Fish and Wildlife Service's interest in preparing a comprehensive watershed plan for the Santa Clara River is Simple: it is one of the largest (1,600 square mile watershed) and most significant rivers in southern California, and home to many rare and endangered species. It is also the source of water, rock aggregate, agricultural produce and recreation for local residents, visitors to the area, and the region. Conflicts between these competing interests have occurred in the past, and will accelerate in the future if we don't act now. What we are proposing is an opportunity to get ahead of the game, to work out potential conflicts and differences before they arise. We believe a watershed management plan is the best vehicle for resolving these differences. If there is general agreement on the scope of work, and the two counties are willing to work with the Conservancy and the Service on preparing a watershed management plan, we will finalize the work program and secure all available funding. We will also establish a Santa Clara River Working Group, comprised of representatives from local governments, public agencies, users groups, and major landowners, to guide the development and formulation of the watershed management plan. n U CI Santa Clara River r.o 2 To those of you with whom we met during the last month, thank you for taking the time to share your views about the Santa Clara River. Everyone expressed support for taking a comprehensive approach to the river and its watershed. We look forward to receiving your comments on the expanded draft scope of work. As for those of You are who hearing about this for the fust time, we welcome your input and invite your participation in this plan. Rivers are dynamic natural systems that know no political boundaries. Actions occurring in one reach of the river affect the entire aptem. If we are to avoid future confrontations and piecemeal protection of wetlands and riparian habitats, it is imperative that we understand the entire river and develop a long-term management plan that guides future development and restoration efforts. Please mail your comments on the draft scope of work to either the Conservancy or the Service by June 30, 1992. Thank you in advance for your assistance. We look forward to working with you. Sincerely, _ Read Holderman Resource Enhancement Program State Coastal .Conservancy enclosures: draft scope of work distribution list Cathy R. Brown Ventura Office U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service DISTRIBUTION LIST IA. Colonel Steel, Army Corps of Engineers Liz Varnhagen, Army Corps of Engineers David dstanan, Army Corps of En Diane Nods, U.S. Army Corps of ginears Stephanie Wilson, Environmental Protection Agency Dale, Hall, USFWS Assistant Regional Director Jeff Opdycke, US Fish and Wildlife Service John Hanlon, US Fish and Wildlife Service Peter Stine, US Fish and Wildlife Service Manton Freel, Los Padres National Forest George Garcia, Los Padres National Forest Mike Rogers, Angeles National Forest Shawna Joyce, Angeles National Forest Susan Hams, National Park Service Fred Worthleyy, California Department of Fish and Game Morgan Boucke. California Department of Fish and Game Chris Long, California Department of Fish and Game James R. Adams, California Department of Fish and Game Steve Treanor, State Department of Parks and Recreation Jean Ferreira, State Department of Parks and Recreation Virginia Gardner Johnson, California Coastal Commission Debbie Smith, State Water Quality Control Board DeparRneat of Transportation, Los Angeles Reg�'an Maggs ua Erickson Kildee, VannCounty Board o£ Supervisors Susan Lacey, Ventura County Board of Supervisors Maria VanderKolk, Ventura County Board of Supervisors Tom Berg, County of Ventura Lisa Woodburn, County of Vesture Alex Sheydayr', County of Ventura, Public Works Agency Rex Laird, Ventura County Farm Bureau Chris Taylor, Ventura County Farm Bureau Michael Schwartz, County of Ventura, Deputy District Attorney Mike Antonovich, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors John Huttinger, County of Loos Angeles • Frank Menses, County of Loa Angeles Lee Stark, County of Loa Angeles Carl Blum, Loa Angeles County, Department of Public Works Barbara Konig, County of Los Angeles, Department of Parke and Recreation Jeff Kolin, City of Santa Clarita Roy Payne, City of Fillmore May Ann Krause, City of Fillmore Steve Chase, Cit .T of San Buenaventura City Manager, City of Santa Paula Joan Kuz, City of Santa Paula, Matthew Winegar, City of Oxnard Frank Hovore, Placenta Canyon Nature Center Frederick Gientke, United Water Conservation District William Fong, Ma mpoiitan Water District Laura Bartels, Valley Advisorryy Committee Janet Bergamo, Piru Neighborhood Council Bill Bartels, Santa Clara River Valley Property Owners Assn. and Sent& Clam River pumpers Association Steve Schmitt/John Frye, Newhall Land and Farming Jim Shialls, William Shiells Company Ingrid Bleal, Ingrid Blsel and Associates Tom Davis, Catmat Danny Devereux, Granite Construction Company Bill Berger, Southern Pacific Milling Company James P. Sandoval, Blue Star Ready Mix, Inc. Chris Nickel, Scope Rock Products Thomtu Roonev. Pacific Pfueline Svstem Mark Holmgrem, UCSB Museum of Vt Sam Sweet, UCSB Biology Department Wayne Femm, UCSB Herbarium Jim Greaves, Vireo Consultant Harvey Carlson, Tho Nature Conservam Art Marshall, Ventura Audubon Society Alasdair Coyne, Keep the Sespe Wild USFWS. VENTURA F. 0. F.5 --DRAFT-- SANTA CLARA RIVER MANAGEMENT/ENHANCEMENT PLAN SCOPE OF SERVICES The goal of the Santa Clara River ManagemenUEnhancement Plan is to rovide a comprehensive analysis of the river, its resources and hydrology, identifying conflicting uses and proposing solutions to alleviate these conflicts, proposing enhancement measures, including potential mitigation sites, and Identifying Specific recommendations and projects that will guide future development d restoration efforts. TASK 1: Convene Santa Clara River Worldng Group (SCRWG) to review Request for Proposals (RFP) and define role in guiding the development of the Management Plan. The Working Group shall consist of representatives from local governments, special districts, state and federal resource and regulatory agencies, major landowners, agricultural community, sand and gravel industry, other public agencies, and nonprofit organizations. TASK 2: Management Committee will distribute RFP, interview consultant teams, and make a selection. 4D The Management Committee shall consist of a representative from Ventura County, Los Angeles County, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,Coastal Conservancy, and United Water Conservation District. The Management Committee's primary responsibility shall be to hire and manage the consultant team and coordinate the flow of information between the team and the SCRWG. TASK 3: Consultant Team shall meet with SCRWG to introduce themselves and their professional experience, discuss their approach and time -frame for performing the work, and listen to concerns of the working group. TASK 4: Review and summarize existing reports and information The consultants shall review reports and information relating to the Santa Clara River available from Los Angeles County, Ventura County (e.g,, EIRs, flood studies, historic and current aerial photography, etc,), United Water Conservation District (i.e., ground water data, etc.), Cahh'fornia SState University System, University of California System, California Department of Fish and Game, and other agencies, organizations and individuals identified by the Management Committee. Information collected under this task shall be categorized topicall(i.e., habitat, sand and gravel training, agriculture, etc.) and keyed to specific sections of the river. The historical information (i.e., aerial photographs, maps, survey data, and descriptions) on the changes to wetland communities and river morphology will be compiled, analyzed, 0 NW 03 '52 16.24 USFWS VENTURA F.O. p,6 .-DRAFT-- mapped and presented in the Summary of Findings. This information should not be merely descriptive, but should also attempt to elucidate the processes driving the historical changes. This understanding will be crucial to development of a successful plan. 1. Annotated bibliography of existing reports and information. 2. Summary of Findings. 3. Report and maps showing changes over time of river morphology and wetland extent. TASK 5: Consultant Team shall present its summary of existing information to the SCRWG and identify any information gaps. Consultant Team shall recommend the proposed study area for the Santa Clara River Management/Enhancement Plan (i.e,, main river corridor, river corridor and floodplain, river and watershed, or river and representative tributaries). 1. Identify informational gaps. • 2. Define Study Area. TASK 6: Create Geographical Information System (GIS) for the Santa Clara River Study Area. The GIS shall include the following overlays: topographic 5200 scale with 5 -foot contours intervals); land use; land ownership of mayor parcels; location of sensitive and rare species, habitat types and sensitive plant communities; any proposed major projects or land use changes; FEMA floodplain and floodway boundaries; local government and special district boundaries; major cultural features (i.e., roads, reservoirs, in -stream structures, etc.); soil types; restoration/mitigation areas; significant geological .features and -cultural resources (i.e., historical and archeological); and other critical information resulting from the field studies. rAr:. 1. GIS for Santa Clara River (compatibility to be specified). TASK 7: Conduct field studies. A. Hydrologic, geomorphic, and water quality assessment. The major hydrological, geomorphic, and water quality issues that shall be addressed include: 0 2 lua J3 ' Dc ic: cS USr"S vEfviURH r . u. P.r • --DRAFT-- 1. Mining of sand and gravel and its impact on the river's sediment budget and morphology; 2. Flood control, and potential projects that could reduceflood risks and impact habitat and habitat values; and 3. Low -flow and water quality problems in certain reaches of the river. Ddiverables: 1. Sand and Gravel: a. Determine the historic, current and likely. future mining areas and volumes of material removed. Gather and review existing studies and information (EIRs, sediment transport studies, etc,); b. Determine the secondary impacts of mining including channel change, lowering of water tables and bed degradation, and document the changes in bed elevation using existing studies. Where necessarysupplement the existingstudies with recent cross- sections and aerial photogrammetnc data; c. Based on existing sediment budget studies, estimate the annual sustainable yield of aggregate that can be taken without adverse impacts on channel morphology; d. Review County and State policies with respect to aggregate mining and reclamation of mined areas. e. Iden 'fy appropriate sites where long-term gavel extraction operations can be carried out without serious impacts to the river and critical habitat areas. 2. Flood Control: a. Review the existing flood studies (FEMA, Corps of Engineers, Flood Control Districts, etc.) and identify the assumptions with respect to development impacts; .b. Plot the FEMA floodplain and floodway boundaries on the river corridor maps or enlarged aerial photographs; c. Evaluate potential cumulative impacts of floodplain development and watershed development on flood conveyance and peak discharge. 3. Low -Flow and Water Quality: a. Characterize the existing low -flow regime of the river in different reaches, usin; flow duration curves or low -flow frequency analysis. Map reaches with perennial flow. Summarize discharge for treatment and estimate the volume records plants, of agricultural return flows; 3 NOV e3 '92 16;E5 USFWS VENTURA F.V. P.8 —DRAFT -- b. Evaluate existing data on treated wastewater and agricultural return flows; identify data gaps and areas where additional water quality sampling is needed; C. Identify areas where recycling of treated wastewater is likely to result in reduced discharge to the river; d. Identify areas where groundwater pum ing is reducing the flow of the river, review and analyze groundwater data gathered by the United Water Conservation District, review and analyze STORET information available from the Environmental Protection Agency. B. Biological assessment of existing conditions The assessment shall review and analyze existing information which will serve as a basis for identifying and enhancing populations of plant and animal species of special concern; restoring areas that aro important for the survival of these plants and animal populations; and locating areas appropriate for development. Deliverables: 1. Review and analysis of existing biological information on the project area. Recommendations concerning level of additional detailed field studies required to fill gaps in the biological data base; 2. Preparation of vegetation map for the river using. combination of remote sensing resources and field verification. For each vegetation type mapped, a list of dominant species, their status as native or exotic species, and their wetland indicator status shall be provided. General attributes of each habitat type shall also be described, including soil types on which it is found, elevational range of habitat in relation to streambed (thalweg), and hydrologic zonation. Demonstrate linkages to native upland habitats. Typical cross-sections of the river shall be prepared to illustrate each of the study zones. All habitats shall be mapped on the GTS system; 3. Assess fish and wildlife habitat associated with each of the mapped vegetation type Existing literature and focused field studies will be required to Identify range and • quality of habitat. Review of existing literature, the California Natural Diversity Database, and consultations with local experts will be needed to determine locatioi of federal and state listed and candidate species, and state species of special concern. Locations of occupied habitats, breed! and other special sites will be mapped, if determinable. Review of population biology and habitat requirements for sensitive species. Population size and viability of sensitive species will be addressed with respect to habitat quality and corridor fragmentation. Identify and prioritize area suitable for riparian and wetland restoration and enhancement projects; and 4. GIS overlay showing extent of exotic plant species in the river. Develop eradication or control programs for noxious species. . C. Assessment of Significant Archaeological and Geological Resources is 4 NOV 03 '72 16:26 USFWS VENTURA F.G. P.9 --DRAFT-- The archaeological assessment shall consist of literature searches and field surveys to identify the location of known prehistoric sites and to recommend measures to protect these sites from disturbance. The geologic assessment shall characterize the geologic properties of the study area, and identify features that may affect management or enhancement of the river, watershed or floodplain. Deliverables: 1. A GIS overlay map indicating the location of known or potential archaeological sites; 2 Recommendations for protection and management of existing and potential sites; 3. Recommendations of how best to mitigate sites that may be impacted by future. disturbances; 4. Identify on a GIS overlay the types of geologic formations within the study area, any unusual or noteworthy formations, and any unstable or dangerous conditions. D. Assessment of Public Access and Recreation This assessment will gather information on existing public access and recreational activities and facilities within the study area, investigate and summarize the major issues surrounding trespass on private lands; identify area appropriate for public access and recreation activities, and develop conceptual plans and cost estimates for future projects. Deliverables: 1. Conduct a survey of at least 400people (18 years or older) to identify existing and desired public access and recreational activities and improvements along the Santa Clara River; -2. Prepare a report that summarizes the survey information; 3. Perform a site reconnaissance and analysis of existing recreational facilities, and identity these facilities on a GIS overlay; 4. Investigate private property trespass issues and prepare a report that summarizes the major issues and recommendations for resolving these issues and conflicts; 5. Perform a reconnaissance of potential recreational and access sites, and rank these sites based on each sites opportunities, constraints and funding required. Potential sites shall also be included as a GIS overlay; 6. Prepare conceptual designs and cost estimates for improving high priority existing sites and developing new sites. 5 0 NOV 03 '32 16:27 USrWS VENTURA F.O. --DRAFT-- E. Land Ownership and Land Use Inventory P.10 This inventory will identify major public and private land owners within the study area by assessor parcel number and identify all existing and future land use designations. 1. Create a GIS overlay of existing and planned land uses, including zoning and crop types of adjacent agricultural lands; 2. Create a GIS overlay of major public and private land owners within the study area; 3. Map of priority sites for future enhancement, with report detailing specific ownership issues at each site. TASK 8: Consultant Team shall present field data progress report to SCRWG three months after field work begins. 1. Progress report on field studies. • TASK 9: Consultant Team shall present field data at the conclusion of each of the five studies (i.e., hydrology, biology, public access, geology/archaeology, and land ownership) to the SCRWG. 1. Summary of major findings for each study. 2. Summary of major resource and land use conflicts. .3. Summary of major opportunities and constraints. TASK 10: Consultant Team shall finalize field data based on SCRWG comments and additional field work. -) , 1. Final field reports. TASK 11: Consultant Team shall propose goals and objectives for each section of river for SCRWG review and discussion. 0 6 --DRAFT-- Deliverable: Goals and objectives for each section of the river. TASK 12: Consultant Team shall prepare Santa Clara River Management/Enhancement Plan. The plan shall consist of the following sections: introduction, project history; study area; goals and objectives; field studies; summary of major resource problems and land use conflicts; specific management and enhancement recommendations to alleviate these problems and conflicts; recommendations for creating mitigation banks, enhancing significant biological areas and public access opportunities; implementation strategy and schedule; cost estimates; monitoring program; environmental review (Initial Study/ Environmental Assessment); and technical appendix. The draft plan will take into account current zoning and permitted uses, regulatory issues, threats and opportunities, and provide adequate data to justify enhancemenumanagement recommendations. Draft plan will also include possible locations of high priority acquisitions, possible restoration and mitigation sites, areas that should be protected and expanded for rare and endangered species, specific public access and recreational improvements, and wetland boundary delineations in certain areas. Deliverable: 1. Draft Managemen't/Enhancement Plan and draft environment analyses. TASK 13: Consultant Team shall present draft Management/Enhancement Plan to the SCRWG for review and comment. 1. Summary of comments. TASK 14: Circulate draft management /enhancement plan for public review and comment, and conduct three public workshops on the draft plan in Ventura, Fillmore, and Santa Clarita. 1. Three public workshops. 2. Summary of public comments. TASK 15: Respond to comments on the draft ManagementtEnhaneement Plan. 0 7 • NUV eJ-� 'S2 to:cd USFWS vEMFURri F.u. --DRAFT-- 1. Response to comments and revisions to the draft plan. TASK 16: Prepare final Management/Enhancement Plan and distribute to SCRWG. 1. final plan. TASK 17: Seek local government, special district, state and federal resource and regulatory agency, and Conservancy approval of and implementation funding for the final plan. 0 8 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: City Manager and City Council FROM: Jeff Kolin, Deputy City Manager, Puork DATE: September 30, 1992 SUBJECT: SANTA CLARA RIVER VALLEY TASK FORCE RECEIVED OCT 0 7 1992 PUBLIC WORKS DCPARTMENT CITY OF SANTA CLARITA The Santa Clara River Valley Task Force held a meeting on Thursday, September 24, 1992 at Logsdon's Airport Restaurant in Santa Paula. A review of the previous presentations made to the Task Force was presented by Tom Burg, Ventura County Resource Management Agency Director. An update on the Santa Clara River Valley Enhancement and Management Plan was also given by Reed Holderman of the State Coastal Conservancy. The State Coastal Conservancy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the County of Ventura and Los Angeles County are working together to. begin the Santa Clara River Valley Enhancement and Management Plan process. The State Coastal Conservancy has pledged $100,000 to Los Angeles County and $100,000 to Ventura County.to help underwrite the cost of their participation in the study process. The two counties will work together to select a steering committee for the river plan composed of 12 to 15 people. Current recommendations for the committee make up include four land owner representatives, one representative from Los Angeles County, one representative from Ventura County, one representative from a Los Angeles County city, one representative from a Ventura County city, one representative from the State Department of Fish and Game, one representative from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, one representative from the agricultural industry, one representative from the sand and gravel industry, one representative from a recreation and park agency and possibly one representative from a water agency. The final decisions on the steering committee make up will be made by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. These two boards will also select the consultant that will be used to provide technical and facilitation assistance for the process. The State. Coastal Conservancy is asking that the City of Santa Clarita consider a $10,000 contribution to the development of the Plan. It is estimated that approximately two years will be needed to complete the planning process and adopt the final plan. The process outlined at the recent Task Force meeting would be similar to that used by the City of Santa Clarita for the planning of the Santa Clara River segment within our City limits. Staff views the approach as a positive one which has the potential for resolving many of the land use, water use and resource related questions faced by jurisdictions throughout the river drainage area. 7 City Manager and City Council Santa Clara River Valley Task Force September 30, 1992 Page 2 A copy of the summaries of discussion topics presented at the Santa Clara River Valley breakfast meetings is attached to this memo for your information. Some of the areas and presentations made have not been summarized completely and additional information will be provided to Ventura County to complete these areas. JK:gmm rivrtask.jk Attachmenx Santa Clara River Valley Task Force Summaries 1 SANTA CLARA R/VER VALLEY TASK FORCE Summaries of discussion topics presented .at the Santa Clara River Valley breakfast meetings are presented herein for reference purposes. Each issue area which appeared on the agenda is summarized, noting the date, topic, presenter, organization represented, and major points made. Santa Clara River Valley Task Force Discussion Topics Summaries Page 2 I. 11-22-91, Growth and Development Policies of. Jurisdictions within the Santa Clara River Valley A. County of Ventura, Keith Turner, Planning Director Nr. Turner discussed the cooperative planning of 'the County and the cities within the Valley which have produced the current urban form of separate, identifiable cities with expanses of agricultural and open space lands between them. He then described the features of the County's General Plan which makes provision for the protection of agricultural lands, open space lands, including .the river, presentation of natural resources, protection from. hazards and provision of recreational opportunities. The General Plan, additionally provides for protection of, and access to mineral resources (e.g., sand and gravel) Growth projections for the Santa Clara River Valley (Ventura County) show an increase in population from roughly 45,000 people in 1991 to roughly 54,000 in 2010. B. County .of Los Angeles Regional Planning Department, Lee Stark, Regional Planner The Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning has jurisdiction for planning in the unincorporated area of the Santa Clarita Valley. Nuch of the Valley's new development is occurring in this area, which surrounds the City of Santa Clarita. Valley population is projected to. jump from 150,000 at present to at least 270,000 by the year 2010. The Santa Clarita Valley Area Plan was adopted in 1984 to provide planning policy for the area. Rapid growth and the incorporation of Santa Clarita necessitated a comprehensive revision to the Plan in 1990. Much of the new growth is expected to occur along I-5 and west along Highway 1261 having an impact on Ventura county. A major expansion of the Valencia Commerce Center, along with development of the Portrero Canyon area south of 126, will increase cross-country traffic .and need for cooperative planning. The Santa Clara River is one of the County's Significant Ecological Areas. Development projects that would impact 11125-1.!2 Santa Clara River Discussion Topics Page 3 Valley Task Force summaries the riverfs resources must undergo a greater degree of design review to assure that impacts are minimized. C. City of Oxnard, Richard Maggio, Community Development Director D. City of Ventura, Everett Millais, Community Development Director E. City of Santa Paula, Joan Kus, Planning Director F. City of Fillmore, Mary Ann Krause, Community Development Director G. City of Santa Clarita, Chris Trinkle Each of the City representatives discussed the land use and growth policies of their respective jurisdictions, focusing on the Santa Clara River as a center piece.' II. 1-24-92, Rail and Paratransit Studies Ventura County Transportation Commission Commission, Ginger Gherardi, Executive Director Ginger described the'VCTC and summarized its ongoing activities, such as administration of the countywide Congestion Management Program, the Countywide Comprehensive Airports Land Use Plan, the freeway callbox program, and the annual Transportation Improvement Program. She also vent into detail about two special transportation studies in the Santa Clara River Valley, that is, the Intercity Transit Study and the Rail Corridor Study. The Santa Clara River Valley Intercity Transit Study will be completed in the Fall of 1992 and involves the County of Ventura and the cities of Fillmore and Santa Paula. The consulting firm of Booz, Allen i Hamilton is working for the VCTC on the project. The objectives of the study are: to develop improvements - in the public. transportation services within each area and between areas; to address new federal requirements for transit under the .Americans with Disabilities Act; and, to determine if all reasonable transit needs. are being satisfied. The study will review a range•of alternative, and the consultant and VCTC staff will be working with mzsa.9x Santa Clara River Discussion Topics Page 4 Valley Task Force Summaries cities/County to develop a demonstration program of improvements which will likely begin in July of 1993. Willard Keeney of Wilbur Smith Associates, described the initial work being conducted for the VCTc to complete a study of the rail corridor from Ventura to Santa Clarita through the Santa Clara River Valley. The purpose of the study is to assess the present condition of the rail corridor (i.e. facilities and right-of-way), determine the feasibility of preserving the corridor for transportation purposes, and develop a strategy for purchase/preservation if it is found feasible. The report is due to be completed towards the end of the calendar year. III. 1-24-92, Highway 126 Road Improvement and Other Projects - CalTrans,. Lew Bedolla, Deputy District Director Mr. Bedolla summarized the various Caltrans projects under review or construction around the County.He specifically discussed the various phases of the Highway 126 widening plan, noting proposed phasing, scheduling, and funding aspects of the project. IV. 1-24-92, oil Pipeline Proposal A. County of Santa Barbara Resource Management Department Luis Perez, Project Planner DISCUSSION TO BE ADDED B. Overview of the Proposed -Pacific Pipeline System, Inc., Norm Rooney, President Since the major oil spill in the Santa Barbara Channel in 1969, global attention has been focused on the fragility of the marine environment and the need to more effectively manage Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) production activities. Implementation of environmental and public policy goals has been the principal driving force behind the planning and design of the Pacific Pipeline Project. The proposed Pacific Pipeline Project would serve as the critical transportation link in implementing the uiu i.r2 Santa Clara River Valley Task Force Discussion Topics.Summaries Page 5 environmental management polices adopted for the development of.the immense oil and natural gas reserves on the OCS of Santa Barbara County. The project would transport 130,000 barrels of crude oil per day in the most efficient, direct, and environmentally sound manner between the Gaviota and Las Flores facilities and two of Californiats largest refineries, the Chevron facility in E1 Segundo and the Texaco facility in Wilmington. The Pacific Pipeline Project would consist of a 170 -mile (158.5 miles of new 20 -inch, 11.5 miles of existing 22 -inch) underground state -of -the art pipeline, built almost exclusively on existing rights of way (ROW) of Southern Pacific Transportation Company (SPTC). The proposed route is. through the Santa Clara River Valley along the SPRR, while the alternate route is through Oxnard, Camarillo, Moorpark and Simi Valley along the SPRR. C. Regulatory Process for Pipeline Proposal, County of Ventura Planning Division, Lou Merzario, Project Planner Due to time constraints, Mr. Merzario was unable to make his presentation to the Task Force. Mr. Merzario handed out information concerning the proposed Pacific Pipeline System project processing by the California Public Utilities Commission. For questions or an update on the process, contact State of California, Public Utilities Commission ATTN: Ms. Martha Sullivan, Project Manager 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 703-2126 V. 2-28-92, Overview of Santa Clara River System, Ventura County Flood Control District, Alex Sheydayi, Deputy Director Public Works Agency VI. 2-28-92, Beach Erosion and Replenishment, Gerry Nowak DISCUSSION TO BE -ADDED 1!1211.42 Santa Clara River Valley Task Force Discussion Topics Summaries Page 6 VII. 2-28-921 Flood Control Issues A. Ventura County Flood Control District, Alex Sheydayi, Deputy Director Public Works Agency Total drainage area about 10630 square miles, about half and half in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties; 36% of watershed controlled by four major reservoir systems, Lake Piru, Pyramid, Castaic Lake and Bouquet. Floods of about 100,000 cfs-or more have occurred in 1938, January and February in 1969, February and March. 1978, and February 1992. Largest flood in January 1969 was 165,000 cfs. 90% of precipitation occurs during November to -March. Major land use outside urban area is agriculture and gravel mining. Average annual gravel production is three million tons. Gravel mining in river is controlled by red line which sets standard for minimum profile elevation. The major channel improvement is the. Corps of Engineers',' levee which protects Oxnard - completed in 1961. Other bank protection is adjacent to Oxnard, downstream of Highway 101 and Ventura, upstream of Highway 101. All of manIs activities have an impact on the river. Various activities are regulated by numerous local, state and federal agencies. B. Los Angeles County Public Works Department, Carl Blum "Although the majority of the Santa Clara River in Los Angeles County is presently in its natural state, there ars some portions which have been concrete levied. There are gravel mining operations in the River in the area above the City of Santa Clarita. Because of development occurring in the water shed, there is increasing urban runoff going into the River with its associated affects. We recently completed a Sediment Transport Study for the Los Angeles County portion of the River*. VIII. 2-28-92, "Redline• in Santa Clara River, Ventura County Flood Control District, Dolores Taylor mu-a.n Santa Clara River Valley Task Force Discussion Topics Summaries Page 7 IX. mu -t.92 The original "redline" was generated by connecting significant vertical points along the river to control depth of mining excavation. Points included tops of pile caps on bridge piers, pipelines under the river, bedrock outcroppings and levee toe rock levels. The revised "Redline" was created by a much more sophisticated study prepared by Simons -Li of Ft. Collins, Colorado. Using the sediment analysis data, known historic profiles. and fluvialroutings, they modeled sediment transfer from above Santa Paula to Highway 101. Simons -Li also included the impact of the Freeman Diversion Dam, the first major structure built on the Santa Clara River since the C.O.E.-levees near Oxnard. Proposed Mining C.U.P.'s are extending the "redline" study to include the river through Fillmore and tentative elevations to the County line. 3-27-92, Sand and Gravel Issues A. State Regulatory Issues, State Division of Mines and Geology, Dennis O'Bryant, Chief, Office of Mining, Reporting and Reclamation Compliance Mr. O'Bryant presented an overview of his Division's responsibilities within the State Department of Conservation. His Division was created as a result of changes to the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA). Those changes went into effect on January 1, 1991. Major areas of change include: Reports are required from every mine in excess of 1,000 cubic yards or one acre in size, which includes information including ownership, status of reclamation, and proof of financial assurances. Financial assurances, to guarantee reclamation of each mine, must be in place by January 1, 1992. • The cost of administering the SMARA program will be paid for by the mine operators. Mr. O'Bryant also delineated the role of the Division of Mines- and Geology, explaining in some detail the Santa Clara River Discussion Topics Page 8 uiu1.92 Valley Task Force Summaries classification and mapping of lands containing mineral resources of regional and statewide significance done by DMG. .., B. Ventura County Perspective 1. Mines proposed in Santa Clara River Valley, Ventura County Planning Division, Judith Ward, Project Planner Judith Ward, Planning Division staff planner for most of .the sand and gravel mining operations currently proposed in the Santa Clara River Valley, provided a status report on the five applications she is processing. . To assist the audience, she distributed copies of a map of the County which indicated all of the mining permit, both approved and applied for, and a summary of each mins (owner/operator, size, product, facilities at each, etc.). Ms. ward noted that the Boulder Creek Quarry, for which So. Pacific Milling Co. had submitted. an application in December 1990, has been put in abeyance while Bill Berger, the new general manager of So. Pacific Milling's Ventura County operations, assesses the company's holdings in the County. Ms. Ward further noted that the four proposed sand and gravel -mines within the Santa Clara River Bed are proceeding through the permit process. She stated that the four proposals consist of two Granite Construction Company proposals, one a new mining operation and one a time extension of a currently permitted operation and one an expansion and time extension of an existing operation. Each proposal has required an Environmental Impact Report and those EIR's are being prepared. Ms. Ward then summarized the mining permit process for the audience, indicated where these proposed CUP's are in the process, and explained what the next few months will bring in relation to these proposals. 2. County Regulatory Process, Ventura County Planning Division, Janna Minsk, Project Planner Santa Clara River Valley Task Force Discussion Topics Summaries Page 9 Ms. Minsk provided an overview of the Countyls Regulatory Process for Mining Activities. Specifically she noted: • Type of discretionary permit required for a mining operation • Zones within which mining is allowed with a CUP • General Plan and Zoning Ordinance standards relative to mining operations that are reviewed in conjunction with a mining permit. • The environmental review process - in most cases the appropriate environmental document for a mine is an EIR • Specific CUP findings that are.required to be made in order to approve a CUP request. C. Los Angeles County Perspective, Los Angeles County Regional Planning Department. Paul McCarthy, Assistant Section Head of Impact Analysis Existing sources of aggregate within the southerly one- half of Los Angeles County are rapidly being depleted. Those firms involved in the .mining of aggregate are turning to the Santa Clara River and streambeds within the Antelope Valley as new sources of material. Currently four firms have submitted applications regarding proposed surface mining developments located on hillsides adjacent to the westerly side of the Santa Clara River in the vicinity of Agua Dulce Canyon Road. One firm is requesting authorization to,continue surface mining within the riverbed southerly of Lang Station Road. Gillerbrand Company is currently seeking authorization to develop new claimsfor the mining of titanium in the hills located adjacent to the easterly boundary of the Santa Clara River. Three firms have submitted applications regarding -Big Rock Creek within the Antelope Valley and one firm is processing an application within Mescal Creek also within the Antelope Valley. Each of the proposed surface miningoperations has advantages regarding proximity to existing and proposed. IUI5.1.92 Santa Clara River Discussion Topics Page 10 1nit1.n Valley Task Force Summaries development. However each has a common problem; the lack of water. Those surface mining proposals which have access to reclaimed water will significantly reduce their negative environmental impacts and improve their chances for approval from Los Angeles County. D. industry Perspective 1. Cal Mat Company, Tom Davis, General Manager Mr. Davis distributed a brochure describing the companyts activities in the past year. He talked about the history of CALMAT, both in the State and within Ventura County. He noted that CALMAT has received an award from the California Department of. Conservation (Division of Mines and Geology) for reclamation CUP -4294 (on Vineyard Avenue in E1 Rio) into agriculture, and indicated that that project is representative of CALMATIs.policies. 2. Granite Construction Company, Danny Devereux, Plants Manager Mr. Devereux described his company's activities in Ventura County as essentially providing materials for roadbed construction and rehabilitation. in relation to GRANITE's two proposed sand and gravel mining, operations within the Santa Clara River, Mr. Devereux stated that GRANITE had incorporated into their designs, factors to mitigate potential impacts. He cited as examples the newly constructed entrance and exist lanes which will alleviate ingress and egress impacts on State Highway 126, and the mining plan itself, which was designed to minimize loss of habitat. ]. Curtis Sand and Gravel, Ben Curtis, President Mr. Curtis described his companyfs operations in Sand Canyon. He noted that his company is family owned and has been in business since 1969. lir. Curtis described the permit process he has been involved in for the past six years in Los Angeles County to obtain a renewal of the Surface Mining Permit they have on their Sand Canyon operation. Mr. Curtis closed his remarks by saying that he Santa Clara River - Discussion Topics Page 11 ` Valley Task Force Summaries would be happy to offer the extensive studies which have been completed as a part of the permit process as planning aids in the future. X. 4-24-92, U.S. Fish and.Wildlife Service, Cat Brown Cat Brown discussed the recent efforts of the Fish and Wildlife Service to prepare a Santa Clara River Watershed Management and Enhancement Plan (plan). The purpose of the plan is to document existing resources and values of the river; describe and analyze the hydrologic, geomorphic and water quality conditions of the river and how these conditions are affected by human activity" *identify the greatest problems facing the river' and formulate .possible solutions to address these problems; and propose specific implementation measures (e.g. mitigation banks, acquisition of endangered species habitats, etc,) to enhance the river environment for both wildlife and people on the Santa Clara River corridor. The State Coastal Conservancy staff has been working closely with the Fish and Wildlife Service in preparing a scope of work and obtaining possible funding sources for the plan. Once the work program and funding -are secured, a Santa Clara River Working 'Group will be established, comprised of representatives from local governments, public agencies, users groups and major land owners along the Santa Clara River. This group will be charges with providing direction in the development and formulation of the plan. XI. 4-24-92, State Parks, Jeff Price DISCUSSION TO BE ADDED XII. 4-24-92, SEATAC (Significant Ecological Areas, Technical Advisory Committee) A. Los Angeles County Regional Planning Impact Analysis, Frank Meneses, Supervising Regional Planner Mr. Meneses explained the role and mission of .the. Impact analysis Section in reviewing development proposals 111254.92 Santa Clara River Discussion Topics Page 12 Valley Task Force Summaries affecting Significant Ecological Areas (SEA'S) of Los Angeles County, as mapped in policy maps of the General Plan and several area plans including the Santa Clarita Valley Areawide General Plan. Review includes the concurrent application of state and local environmental guidelines as well as General Plan, and County code provisions relating to SEA's. B. Cal Poly Pomona, Dr. Jonathan Baskin Dr. Baskin related the role of SEATAC and its advisory capacity to the Regional Planning Commission on issues pertaining to biotic impacts of projects in designated SEA's. The Santa Clara River SEA -23 and the San rrancisquito Creek SEA -19, in particular, were described - as valuable resources with notable concern and implications to the overall Santa Clara River Valley Watershed. XIII. 4-24-92, Recreation A. Santa clarity Water Feature Study,"City of Santa Clarita, Jeff Kolin, Deputy City Manager DISCUSSION TO BE ADDED B. Other agencies: Ventura, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Oxnard, Ventura County Each jurisdiction discussed their recreational opportunities and plans, particularly as they relate to the Santa Clara River. XIV. 5-22-92, Shortlins Enterprises, Stan Garner, Co -Owner DISCUSSION TO BE ADDED XV. 5-22-92, Water Resources A. water importation, Metropolitan Water District, Wyatt Won, Engineer Metropolitan's,West _Valley service area includes the southeastern portion of Ventura County and the western portion of Los Angeles County. The member agencies in the West Valley service area include Calleguas MWD, Las M25-132 Santa Clara River Discussion Topics Page 13 mxtt.n Valley Task Force Summaries Virgenes MWD, the west San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles DWP, and the west portion of West Basin MWD. Based on SLAG projections, population in the West Valley service area is projected to increase from 1.3 million people now to 2.0 million by the year 2020. The existing conveyance system is inadequate to meet the projected increase in demand. A new.. conveyance project is needed to 1) meet projected demands, 2) improve system reliability and flexibility by providing a second conveyance line into the service area, and 3) enhance conjunctive use of the North Las Posas Basin. There are two general alternatives that will be discussed in the environmental documentation. The first would travel through the west San Fernando Valley from Metropolitan -'s Sepulveda Feeder to a point near the existing Santa Susana tunnel. The second would generally travel along the Santa Clara River to Calumet Canyon where it would turn south into Calleguas MWD's service area. The project is scheduled to be on-line in the year 2000. B. Water Resources Programs, United Water Conservation District, Frank Royer, Engineer Mr. Royer covered the following items in his presentation: • Outline of UWCD boundaries, its charter and objectives • Overview of the. Freeman Diversion Improvement Project and its successes. • Unitedfs plans to explore using abandoned gravel pits as holding basins or additional percolation basins. • United"s effort to develop an EIR to routinely transport water from Lake Pyramid to Lake Piru via Piru Creek • An update on the status of Unitedfs efforts to obtain transfer of 10,000 A/F of water from the City of Stockton. Santa Clara River Discussion Topics Page 14 MU-im Valley Task Force Summaries C. County Water Issues, Ventura County Public Works Agency, Dr. Lowell Preston, Manager, Water Resources Mr. Preston spoke about the progress of the Countywide Desalination Committee. Topics covered included the desalination studies being carried out by various Agencies. The agencies currently studying projects that Include desalination as a primary objective or one alternative for augmentation of available water include: Channel Islands Beach Community Service District - Project is either stand-alone.or sub -regional to include the city of Port Hueneme. The objectives considered a water supply to meet demands and improve water quality. After studying various alternative, the District. concluded that the quality, cost and reliability could be best met by desalination. Although this project may no be of direct benefit to the County as a whole, when completed it will provide a new source of water that will free up existing assets to help meet the future demands. U. a. Navy Construction Battalion Center, Port.aueneme - After investigation, the Center concluded that a stand - along desalination project which included a new well would be the most cost effective solution for the Navy situation. This will also free up resources to meet future demands. Collages/Metropolitan Water District - Studies by the Metropolitan Water District include consideration of desalinating the rising ground water in the lower sixi Valley. Thegroundwater in this area is of very poor quality, but is cost effective to desalinate. A major problem associated with this project is the construction of a brine line running from a prospective desal site to a disposal connection in the Oxnard area. Should a project such as this be accomplished, the groundwater now being released downstream would then be recovered and become an additional supply of potable water. Joint Agencies - (City, of Ventura), Casitas Municipal Water District, and United Water Conservation District, and Unite Water Conservation District) have included alternatives for desalination in the current study involving the use of 200000 A/F of Imported State Water. The study considered al alternative of desalinating sea water and desalinating State Water that would be released Santa Clara River Discussion Topics Page 15 Valley Task Force Summaries from Lake Piru, Plowed down the Santa Clara River, percolated at the Saticoy spreading ground and pumped back for subsequent desalination. The status of these alternatives is still pending. The project if completed would increase the supply of water available to the City of Ventura and the other joint Agencies by 20,000 AF each year. - In addition, the existence of a brine line from Fillmore. to Oxnard was noted as an asset that could be very valuable in the future planning for water or brine transmission. As a final point, it was noted that the window of opportunity for Countywide application was now open. XVI. 7-17-92, Agricultural.Issues A. Agricultural Commissioners Office, David Buettner, Chief Deputy Agricultural Commissioner . Representing the Agricultural Commissioner, David presented informational updates on the status of pest detection efforts in the country and the affect that pest infestations may have on the citrus and avocado industries. The importance of pest exclusion efforts.was recently brought to the forefront by the find of an oriental Fruit Fly in the city of Simi Valley. Additional fly finds could have a devastating affect on the agricultural community, both county -wide and within the localized Santa Clara River area, restricting the movement of agricultural commodities from the area. B. Farm Bureau, Rex Laird Rex Laird Ventura County Farm Bureau covered history and structura of the Farm Bureau organization and also commented on the impacts of regulations which oftentimes are prompted by those outside of the industry. In response to a question from Supervisor Maggie Kildee, Rex also discussed the insectaries. and concept of integrated pest management and its history of use in Ventura County. 11125-1.92 Santa Clara River Valley Task Force Discussion Topics Summaries Page 16 C. Santa Clara River Valley Property owners, Dick Richardson DISCUSSION TO BE ADDED D. Santa Clara River Valley Advisory Committee, Laura Bartels DISCUSSION TO BE ADDED E. Ventura County. Agricultural Policies, County of Ventura Planning Division, Gene Kjellberg,,* Project- Planner Nr. Kjellberg presented information on the various County policies, developed overtime which address agricultural preservation. He discussed: • Overall acreage devoted to agricultural usage. • Economic benefit of the industry in Ventura County. • 1983 general plan change which added "Agriculture" as a land.use category. • The guidelines for offering development and how they protect agricultural lands. • The Land Conservation Act (LCA) program. • Greenbelt agreements. • Zoning regulations which protect agriculture as a use. mr. Kjellberg also discussed the Agricultural Lands Trust Advisory Committee (ALTAC) which made recommendations to the Board of Supervisors to assist in establishing a non profit land trust which could permanently preserve agricultural land by obtaining conservation easements or some other fora of title. KT:ke W25.1.n NOV 09 '92 17:22 USFWS VENTURA F.O. United States Department. of the I FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 3 P.1 nterior FISH AND WILDLIFE ENHANCEMENT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FIELD STATION Ventura Office 2140 Eastman Avenue, Suite 100 Ventura. California 93003 RECEIVED AND MADE A November 9, 1992 PART OF THE RECORD AT Jeff Kolin, Deputy City Manager /a City of Santa Clarita �� w/7 t ' , 25663 Avenue Stanford —nm 94 Santa Clarita, California 91385 �. 2 NOW 10 Dear Mr. Koline PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY OF SANTA CLARITA The U.S. Fish and wildlife Service (Service), in cooperation with numerous Federal, State and local agencies and private entities, has launched an Initiative to develop a long-range conservation plan for the Santa Clara River in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. The goals of this endeavor are to protect and enhance the natural resources of the Santa Clara River, resolve conflicts that threaten the integrity of the river system, and develop public access and racreational-opportunities where appropriate. We have.found wide support for the concept of thin planning effort. Participants in the project include the Service, Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, the State coastal Conservancy, California Department of rich and Game, California Department of Parka and Recreation, the cities of the Santa Clara River valley, U.S. Army.Corps of Engineers, D.S. Environmental Protection Agency, United.water Conservation District, private landowners, and the aggregate and agriculture industries. We are encouraged by the support this effort has generated. In August, the State Coastal Conservancy Board approved a $200,000 grant to Ventura and Loa Angeles Counties for the development of a comprehensive plan. The California Department of Parke and Recreation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have each pledged $20,000 to the project. Many other agencies have obligated substantial commitments of in-kind services to this effort. However, additional commitments are still needed .to complete the tasks outlined in the ambitious scope of work for this project. The City of Santa Clarita has Song been a strong advocate for the concept of a management plan for the Santa Clara River. we greatly appreciate your June 17, 1992, pledge on behalf of the City of Santa Clarita to contribute $10,000 towards the development of'Ithe Santa Clara River Enhancement and Management Plan. As we are proceeding into the phase of the project in which consultant contracts will be issued, we are requesting that the City of Santa Clarita formalize its commitment to the planning effort at this time.-- Jeff Kolin, Deputy City Manager 2 We hope that by joining forces with a broad array of interests, we will produce a plan and implementation program that will be successful and provide a model for other efforts of this nature. please call me, or Ms. Cat Brown of my staff, at 805/544-1766 if you have questions or comments regarding this initiative. I look forward to working the City of Santa Clarita in protecting the resources of the Santa Clara River. A WAM AVIA ON3339 TA M003fl 3HT 30 TAA9 sincerely, C rlis S nchez, Jr. Acting Field Supervisor