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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-09-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - NORTH COUNTY SUBREGIONAL PLAN (2)AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval Item to be presented by: Rich Henderson CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: September 14, 1993 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION REQUESTING LOS ANGELES COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTH COUNTY SUBREGIONAL PLAN BEING PREPARED IN COOPERATION WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS . (SCAG) AND THE CITIES OF PALMDALE, LANCASTER AND SANTA CLARITA. DEPARTMENT: Community Development BACKGROUND The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is In the process of preparing a Regional Comprehensive Plan. SCAG Is encouraging a "bottoms up" planning approach and is cooperating with the North County Subregion In the preparation of a subreglonal plan. For the Mobility Element, the City of Santa Clarita has been participating In the preparation of a study with SCAG and the Cities of Palmdale and Lancaster. Councilman Pederson has been representing the Council at the Policy Advisory Group (PAC), and staff has been participating on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Because so much of the North County area Is unincorporated, the participation of Los Angeles County Is Important. Recently, the County Indicated that they would be unable to participate In the development of the North County Subregional Plan. As a result, the members of the PAC directed staff to prepare a letter from the mayors of each of the North County Cities requesting County participation. The PAC also directed staff to prepare City Council resolutions requesting the same. Copies of the Lancaster and Palmdale letters are attached, as well as a draft resolution from the City of Palmdale. Palmdale and Lancaster Indicated that they would have the resolutions before their respective Councils on September 7. Staff has prepared a draft letter for Mayor Heldt's signature as well as a resolution requesting County participation in the North County Subregional Plan, which are attached. RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution 93.126 and direct staff to forward It to Los Angeles County. ATTACHMENTS Resolution No. 93-126 Draft Letter from Mayor Heldt to Los Angeles County Letters From the Mayors of Palmdale and Lancaster to Los Angeles County Draft Resolution Prepared by the City of Palmdale Co M1MCp001.kkn Adopted: q Agenda Item: FOLLOWS: RESOLUTION NO. 93-126 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, UPHOLDING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUBREGION FOR SCAG'S REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND URGING PARTICIPATION BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGLES IN SAID PLAN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact: a. The City Council has identified a need to participate in planning at a regional and subregional level. b. The City Council recognizes that the Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) Is being prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and when completed, the RCP will be a blueprint for managing the growth and resources of the region. c. - The City Council recognizes that completion of the RCP is dependent upon the Input of the North Los Angeles County Subregion and the affected Jurisdictions. d. Based on these Issues and concerns, the City Council determined that It is beneficial and appropriate to participate as a member of the North Los Angeles County Subregion to assist SCAG In preparing the Regional Comprehensive Plan. e. Work on the North Los Angeles County Subregional portion of the RCP commenced on June 1, 1993 by representatives of SCAG and the Cities of Santa Clarita, Palmdale and Lancaster. Since that time, a growing need has been Identified by the participants to exchange Information and cooperate with Los Angeles County. f. It has been determined that the adoption of this resolution of Intent Is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as the action will not result In a significant effect on the environment. (California Code of Regulations 15061 (b) (3). g. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this resolution have occurred. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarlta, California, as follows: a. The City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A of this Resolution, are true and correct. RESO NO: 93-126 Page 2 b. The City Council hereby resolves as follows: The residents of the North Los Angeles County Subregion will benefit from participation by all affected Jurisdictions In preparation of the Regional Comprehensive Plan, because many growth and development related Issues are best addressed on a subregional basis. 2. The City Council strongly urges the County of Los Angeles to actively participate In development and approval of the North Los Angeles County Subreglonal Plan for Inclusion In SCAG's RCP. 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and shall transmit copies to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors ands Regional Planning Commission; Gaddl Vasquez, President of the Regional Council, Southern California Association of Governments; and the City Councils of the Cities of Lancaster and Palmdale. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) § . CITY OF SANTA CLARITA) , 1993. 1, , DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ciarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the _ day of , 1993 by the following vote of the City Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: City Clerk KJM:twb:ll C..mIVM9 126.ldm r City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd, Suite 300 City of Santa Clarita California 91355 September 3, 1993 FaxPho i"y^•(805) 259-2489(805) 259-8125 I KA _ The Honorable Michael D. Antonovich Supervisor, Fifth District County of Los Angeles Room 869 Hall of Administration 500 West Temple Los Angeles, CA 90012 Jan Heldt Dear Supervisor Antonovich: Mayor George Pederson As Mayor of the City of Santa Clarita, 1 em writing to express the City Mayor Pro -Tem Council's concern that the County Is not participating In the planning effort for the North Los Angeles County Subregion being undertaken in Carl Boyer conjunction with the preparation of the SCAG Regional Comprehensive Councilmember Plan (RCP). Jo Anne Darcy Councilmember Jill Klajic Councilmember The other members of the North Los Angeles County Subregion have acted to respond to the opportunity to provide Input Into this process and are currently meeting to prepare a subregional plan for Inclusion Into the RCP. This plan is very Important because It will provide the foundation for the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (RTIP), address state and federal air quality and transportation requirements, and discuss housing and growth management Issues. The lack of County involvement leaves unincorporated areas unrepresented and limits the necessary coordination of air quality and transportation planning for the subregion. With a scheduled adoption date of February, 1994, Immediate action Is necessary to ensure the timely completion of this project. A City Council resolution urging the County of Los Angeles to participate In this process will be acted upon by the Council at its September 14,1993, meeting to inform the Board of Supervisors and the SCAG Regional Council of our concerns on this matter and to request County participation. With the adoption of the RCP scheduled for February 3,1994, time Is of the essence In this effort. Our next subregional meeting Is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday; September 7,1993, at the City Administration Building In Palmdale, 38300 North Sierra Highway. Please provide representation for County residents at this meeting and for future meetings. The Honorable Michael D. Antonovich September 3,1993 Page 2 ''RAF,` �tY\'�T In conclusion, I strongly encourage you to reconsider the County's stance on this Issue and Join with the cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, and Santa Clarita In the preparation of this plan. We look forward to working with you on this and other matters of mutual concern. Sincerely, Janice H. Heldt Mayor JHH:KJM:II evrerft4s ap.kjn cc: Members of the Santa Clarita City Council Mayor and City Council, City of Palmdale Mayor and City Council, City of Lancaster Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission CITY OF INCORPORATED AUGUST 24. 1962 FIRST 14 CITY OF ANTELOPE VALLEY City of Palmdale August 25, 1993 The Honorable Michael D. Antonovich Supervisor, Fifth District County of Los Angeles 869 Hall of Administration Los Angeles, CA 90012 Dear Supervisor Antonovich: JAMES C. LEDFORD, 1R. Moyor JAMES A. ROOT Moyor Pro tem 105EPH P. "JOE" DAVIES Councilmember DAVID J. MYERS Councilmember TERI JONES Counalmember on behalf of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, I am writing to express our concern over Los Angeles County's lack of participation in the subregional planning process currently under way in preparation of SCAG's Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP). As you know, this document fulfills State and Federal air quality requirements, forms the basis of the RTIP, and addresses required ISTEA planning factors, in addition to addressing housing and growth management issues as required by the State Implementation Plan. Because of these requirements, the RCP will be completed and adopted by SCAG, in some form, with or without subregional input. The North Los Angeles County Subregion has chosen to provide input into this process, and committees of both elected officials and staff are currently meeting to formulate a Subregional Plan for inclusion in the RCP. Lee Stark, representing the Regional Planning Department, was invited to attend these.meetings, but has informed staff that the County will not participate in this subregion's comprehensive planning efforts. As a result of the County's absence in this process, all of the unincorporated communities in northern Los Angeles County, as well as landowners such as Newhall Land and Farming Company and Tejon Ranch, have virtually no voice in the planning process. In addition, inter -jurisdictional coordination on transportation and air quality planning for the subregion is severely hampered. 38300 NORTH SIERRA HIGHWAY, PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA 93550-4798 • 805/267-5100 • FAX 805/267-5122 primed on recycled popef t Ltr to Supv M. Antonovich August 25, 1993 Page 2 We urge you to re -think the County's position on participation in the RCP process, and to send a representative to the North Los Angeles County Subregion's RCP meetings. In order to convey our concerns to the Board of Supervisors and to SCAG's Regional Council, each of the three cities within our Subregion will be adopting a Resolution endorsing participation by Los Angeles County in this process. With adoption of the RCP scheduled for February 3, 1994, time is of the essence inthis effort. Our next subregional meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 1993 at the City Administration Building in Palmdale, 38300 North Sierra Highway. Please provide representation for County residents at this meeting. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. We hope to work with you on the RCP and other comprehensive planning efforts in the future. Very truly your James C. Ledf , MaAro r JCL:pst/wpl2648 cc: Members of the City Council, Palmdale Mayor and City Council, City of Lancaster Mayor and City Council, City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission Mr. Gaddi Vasquez, President, Southern Calif. Assoc. of Governments City of Lancaster 44933 North F& ,r Avenue Lancaster. California 935342461 805-723-6000 August 27, 1993 The Honorable D. Antonovich Supervisor, Fifth District County of Los Angeles Room 869 Hall of Administration 500 West Temple Los Angeles, CA 90012 Dear Supervisor Antonovich: Arnie Rodio Mayor Frank C. Roberts Vlce Mayor Rev. Henry W. Heams Councilman George Lee Root Councilman George Runner Councilman James C. Gilley City Manager As Mayor of the City of Lancaster, I am writing to express the City Council's concern that the County is not participating in the planning effort for the North Los Angeles County Subregion being undertaken in conjunction with the preparation of the SCAG Regional Comprehensive Plan. . The other members of the North Los Angeles County Subregion have acted to respond to the opportunity to provide input into this process and are currently meeting to prepare a subregional plan for inclusion into the Regional Comprehensive Plan. The City of Lancaster considers this plan to be very important since it will provide the basis of the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (RTIP), and address state and federal air quality requirements, Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act required factors, and State Implementation Plan housing and growth management issues. The lack of County involvement leaves unincorporated areas unrepresented and limits the necessary coordination of air quality and transportation planning for the subregion. With a scheduled adoption date of February, 1994, immediate action is necessary to ensure the timely completion of this project. A City Council resolution urging the County of Los Angeles to participate in this process will be acted upon by the Council at its September 7, 1993, meeting to inform the Board of Supervisors and the SCAG Regional Council of our concerns on this matter. In conclusion, I strongly encourage you to reconsider the County's stance on this issue and join with the cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, and Santa Clarita in the preparation of this plan. We look forward to working with you on this and other matters of mutual concern. Sincerely, L :ticz Arnie Rodio, Mayor City of Lancaster .. cc: Members of the Lancaster City Council Mayor and City Council, City of Palmdale Mayor and City Council, City of Santa Clarity Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission FtEGEIVFD AFP 0 1.1993 COPIES TO CITY C0 CITY MANAGER, CITY CLERK Dat RUG 25 '93 16:34 CITY OF PRLMDRLE P.4/5 RESOLUTION NO./, '-. ®RAFT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE UPHOLDING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUBREGION FOR SCAG'S REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND URGING PARTICIPATION BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN SAID PLAN A. RECITALS (i) The City Council has identified a need to participate in Planning at a regional and subregional level. The City Council recognizes that the Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) is being prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and when completed, the RCP will be a blueprint for managing the growth and resources of the region. (iii) The City Council recognizes, that completion of the RCP is dependent upon the input of the North Los Angeles County Subregion and the affected jurisdictions. (iv) Rased on these issues and concerns, the City Council-,—on— -N-ovember-1L2; 1992 determined that it is beneficial and appropriate to participate as a member of the North Los Angeles County Subregion to assist SCAG in preparing the Regional Comprehensive Plan. (v) By consensus of the participating cities, the North Los Angeles County Subregion has been determined to include the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale and the unincorporated territory within the Antelope Valley, bounded on the east and north by the Los Angeles County Line, and on the south by the Sierra Pelona Ridge and San Gabriel Mountain. For purposes of the Regional Mobility Element, the Santa Clarita valley, including the City of Santa Clarita, is included in the Subregion as well. (vi) work on the North Los Angeles County Subregional portion of the RCP commenced on June 1, 1993 by representatives of SCAG and the Cities of Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Claril.a. Since that time, a growing need has been identified by the participants to exchange information and cooperation with Los Angeles County. (vii) It has been determined that the adoption of this resolution of intent is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as the action will not. result in a significant effect on the environment. (California Code of Regulations 15061 (b) (3). (viii) All legal. prerequisites to the adoption of this resolution have occurred. D. RESOLUTION NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS, AUG 25 '93 16:35.CITY OF PALMDALE P.5/5 RESOLUTION No. PageI Z f•� DR w FT 2. The City Council hereby resolves as follows: A• The residents of the North Los Angeles County Subregion will benefit from participation by all affected Jurisdictions in preparation of the Regional Comprehensive Plan, because many growth and development related issues are best addressed on a subregional basis. B. The City Council strongly urges the County of I.os Angeles to actively participate in development and approval of the North Los Angeles County Subregional Plan for inclusion in SCAG's RCP. 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and shall transmit copies to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and Regional Planning Commission; Gaddi Vasquez, President of the Regional Council, Southern California Association of Governments; and the City Councils of the Cities of Lancaster and Santa Clarita. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 1993, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: _. ABSTAIN: John C. Ledford, Jr, Mayor ATTEST: Victoria L. Denham, City Clerk Approved as to Form: