Canyon Country Advisor

Feb 15 CCAC Meeting Preview and Jan 18 Video Links

2012-01-26T05:00:13Z

CCAC Members and Friends

February 15, 2012

Canyon Country Advisory Committee Meeting Preview

City Council Candidates TimBen Boydston, Ed Colley, Laurie Ender, Jon Hatami and Bob Kellar

will be in attendance to participate in a

“City of Santa Clarita City Council Candidate Meet and Greet”

This format will allow you to ask candidates questions and hear the answers.

The event will be held

in the Mint Canyon Moose Family Center Banquet Room

18000 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country 91351

(On Sierra Hwy .6 mi. North of Soledad Canyon Road)

CCAC Meetings are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC,

FREE OF CHARGE.

ALSO

on March 7, 2012 from 7PM to 9PM,

the Santa Clarita Community Council

will be hosting a City Council Candidate Forum.

This debate style format will provide new perspective on how each candidate intends to handle specific issues affecting Santa Clarita. All 5 Council Candidates have agreed to participate.

More information to follow, but were sure,

you will not want to miss this event either.

So, Mark Your Calendar and Tell Your Friends.

I hope to see you there,

Because,

"Together We Can Make A Difference"

Alan J. Ferdman

Chair, Canyon Country Advisory Committee

661 713-9344

Missed the January 2012 CCAC Meeting?

View our meeting content on youtube.

Simply select the presentation you wish to view

by using the appropriate link below.

Tell your friends and neighbors about them.

Our videos are open for all to view

http://youtu.be/CIH4IivLPtU

Andy Fried presented status of the CEMEX issue.

Will there be a MEGA Sand and Gravel Mine in Canyon Country?

http://youtu.be/xAFz5YKB5QA

Anna M Frutos-Sanchez, SCE Regional Manager

presented information and answered questions about

Sothern California Edison’s Smart Meter Program.

http://youtu.be/8rXZa85STrY

Are YOU and I are

ONE STEP CLOSER to seeing $1000 ADDED to our PROPERTY TAX BILL?

Our local Sanitation Board has just released a “NOTICE OF PREPARATION”.

This will initiate the EIR process required to build additional facilities to remove SALT (Chloride) from our WASTEWATER

and stick us with the bill.

http://youtu.be/JakcZ7JonkA

Get ready for the February 15

CCAC City Council Candidate Meet and Greet.

Alan Ferdman, CCAC Chair, presented a preview of how the event will be conducted. View the video and be ready to ask questions of the candidates.

http://youtu.be/K2jNaj0w7gE

Find out about the new CCAC program to remind our neighbors to

PLEASE REMOVE YOUR GARAGE SALE SIGNS.

http://youtu.be/2E7EXVWnnnE

CCAC January 18, 2012 Meeting

Agenda and Announcements

presented by Alan Ferdman, Chair CCAC

January 18, 2012 CCAC Meeting Announcement

2012-01-16T02:04:38Z

CCAC Members and Friends

Happy New Year

Hope each of you had a very Happy and Merry Holiday Season

The next Canyon Country Advisory Committee Meeting will be held

Wednesday, January 18, 2011

7PM to 9PM

At the Mint Canyon Moose Family Center Banquet Room

18000 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country 91351

(On Sierra Hwy .6 mi. North of Soledad Canyon Road)

CCAC Meetings are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC,

FREE OF CHARGE.

Wonder what is really happening with CEMEX?

Will there be a MEGA Sand and Gravel Mine in Canyon Country?

Andy Fried and Mike Murphy

Will be presenting “The CEMEX Battle, Can We Expect To Win?”

Anna M Frutos-Sanchez, SCE Regional Manager

will be presenting information and answering questions about

Sothern California Edison’s Smart Meter Program.

This will be an opportunity to ask questions in-person and hear answers.

YOU and I are

ONE STEP CLOSER to seeing $1000 ADDED to our PROPERTY TAX BILL.

Our local Sanitation Board has just released a “NOTICE OF PREPARATION”.

This will kick off the EIR process required to build additional facilities to remove SALT from our WASTEWATER.

We will fill you in on the details and how you can let your voice be heard.

The CCAC will kick off a new program to remind our neighbors to

PLEASE REMOVE YOUR GARAGE SALE SIGNS.

So, Mark Your Calendar and Tell Your Friends.

I hope to see you there,

Because,

"Together We Can Make A Difference"

Alan J. Ferdman

Chair, Canyon Country Advisory Committee

661 713-9344

February 15, CCAC Meeting Preview

City Council Candidates TimBen Boydston, Ed Colley, Laurie Ender, Jon Hatami and Bob Kellar (listed alphabetically)

will be in attendance to participate in a

“City of Santa Clarita City Council Candidate Meet and Greet”

This format will allow you to ask candidates questions and hear the answers.

Missed the November 2011 CCAC Meeting?

View our meeting content on youtube.

Simply select the presentation you wish to view

by using the appropriate link below.

Tell your friends and neighbors about them.

Our videos are open for all to view

What the LA County Tax Assessor Can Do For You When Property Values Go Down

Presented by El Cid De Ramus, Special Assistant, LACO Tax Assessor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1XqXiMXRAo

November 16, 2011 Canyon Country Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda, Recognition of

Brandon Kimball’s Signal Article What it means to be a citizen of the SCV, Announcements &

January Meeting Preview

presented by Alan Ferdman, Chair CCAC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an04amLRBNw&feature=related

Lyon’s Corridor Plan Today! Sierra Highway Tomorrow?

Presented by Mike Ascione, City of Santa Clarita Planning Division

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q_ehEJEtEQ

November Canyon Country Kudos

Presented By Judy Taylour Director CCAC Board of Directors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHr-nYDTUmg

City of Santa Clarita Challenges and CCAC Issues of Interest 2011 Summary

presented by Alan Ferdman, Chair CCAC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df803q6Yq4c

October 2011 Video Links

2011-11-07T04:09:04Z

CCAC Members and Friends

Did you miss the October 19, 2011 CCAC Meeting?

View our meeting content on youtube.

Simply select the presentation you wish to view by using the appropriate link below.

Tell your friends and neighbors about them.

Our videos are open for all to view

The Chloride Issue

Santa Clarita’s 500 Million Dollar Invisible Gorilla in the Room

You may see a $1000 Sanitation Dist charge on your Property Tax Bill SOON!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMtLLfgjgt8

October 19, 2011 CCAC Meeting Agenda,

Tribute to Colonel Joseph McDivitt,

Announcements & November Meeting Preview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INF-qQ3YzkA

Santa Clarita 2011 LMD Election

Part One

Understanding Prop. 218 and

How It Is Supposed To Protect YOU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK7go9i1gRA

Santa Clarita LMD Election

Part Two

Was the Election result Predetermined?

Actual results let you draw your own conclusion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgtb-T2EeNU

Cross Valley Connector

Hwy 14 (Golden Valley Road)

Bridge Widening Update

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U3YzRQi0a8

We hope you find the information provided informative, valuable and useful.

Your comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

As always,

“Together We Can Make A Difference”

Alan Ferdman

Chair, Canyon Country Advisory Committee

661 713-9344

October CCAC Meeting Notice

2011-10-18T16:34:07Z

CCAC Members and Friends

The next Canyon Country Advisory Committee Meeting will be held

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

7PM to 9PM

At the Mint Canyon Moose Family Center Banquet Room

18000 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country 91351

(On Sierra Hwy .6 mi. North of Soledad Canyon Road)

CCAC Meetings are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC,

FREE OF CHARGE.

THIS WILL BE THE MOST INFORMATIVE MEETING OF THE YEAR

The LA COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR’s OFFICE will present

What Can Be Done When Your Property Tax Assessment

EXCEEDS THE CURRENT VALUE OF YOUR HOME

and other services they provide

Learn what is happening on the Golden Valley Road HWY 14 Bridge Widening Project

Update on the CHLORIDE ISSUE and it’s potential to having fees raised to $600 per year per Single Family Dwelling will be presented along with

WHAT YOU CAN DO to prevent it

Hear an analysis of the recent LMD PROPERTY OWNER ELECTION:

Was the plan to manipulate the outcome by how the election was conducted?

Was the intent of having Property Owners vote on assessments circumvented?

Is FRIENDLY VALLEY going to pay this new assessment?

What is in the future for this LMD District?

Plus Canyon Country Kudos

And much more ……

So, Mark Your Calendar and Tell Your Friends.

I hope to see you there,

Because,

"Together We Can Make A Difference"

Alan J. Ferdman

Chair, Canyon Country Advisory Committee

661 713-9344

Missed Last Month’s CCAC Meeting?

Visit www.canyoncountryadvisor.com

for links to presentation videos

Remember … You can

meet us before the CCAC Meeting for dinner at the Moose Lodge.

Homemade Pizza will be available starting at 6PM.

Please NOTE:

The SANTA CLARITA PLANNING DEPT.

presentation on the LYONS CORRIDOR PLAN

has been rescheduled for the November CCAC Meeting

September 2011 Video Links

2011-10-18T16:32:13Z

CCAC Members and Friends

Did you miss the September 21, 2011 CCAC Meeting?

View our meeting content on youtube.

Simply select the presentation you wish to view by using the appropriate link below.

Tell your friends and neighbors about them.

Our videos are open for all to view

One YR at MINT CANYON MOOSE LODGE Celebration

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trlTz8-W1Fg&feature=related

September Meeting Agenda, Bob Keller’s Tribute for Santa Clarita Service Men who died since Sept. 11, 2001 serving our country, Announcements & October Meeting Preview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4Z8vaJbHyw&feature=related

The New 5 Deputy Gang Unit

Sergeant Dan Stanley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Odtp9RrHP4&feature=related

Bowman High School

Lori Wilson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlD86drA5_k&feature=related

Insurance Services available for Seniors

Minerva Williams

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTpOV3EgzQY

Canyon Country Kudos

Judy Taylour

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcbC9V2ypDc

For Video Links to earlier meeting presentations, go to

www.canyoncountryadvisor.com

We hope you find the information provided informative, valuable and useful.

Your comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

As always,

“Together We Can Make A Difference”

Alan Ferdman

Chair, Canyon Country Advisory Committee

661 713-9344

September CCAC Meeting Announcement

2011-09-16T02:18:20Z

CCAC Members and Friends

The next Canyon Country Advisory Committee Meeting will be held

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

7PM to 9PM

At the Mint Canyon Moose Family Center Banquet Room

18000 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country 91351

(On Sierra Hwy .6 mi. North of Soledad Canyon Road)

CCAC Meetings are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC,

FREE OF CHARGE.

This is a VERY SPECIAL Meeting

as it marks the 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

of CCAC Meetings at the

MINT CANYON MOOSE LODGE

Stand with us in appreciation and celebrate

MINT CANYON MOOSE

named as the FIRST organization

recognized as a

“CCAC Santa Clarita Home Town Hero”

Also At this Month’s Meeting:

Santa Clarita Sheriff Sergeant Dan Stanley

Will be presenting information on the new

5 Deputy Gang Unit

and their operationsin Canyon Country

Information on Bowman High School

and how it helps Young Adults

down the Educational Road less traveled

Presented by Lori Wilson

Did you know it is National Insurance Month?

Minerva Williams will be providing

Insight on

Insurance Services available for Seniors

Plus Canyon Country Kudos

And much more ……

So, Mark Your Calendar and Tell Your Friends.

I hope to see you there,

Because,

"Together We Can Make A Difference"

Alan J. Ferdman

Chair, Canyon Country Advisory Committee

661 713-9344

Remember … You can

meet us before the CCAC Meeting for dinner at the Moose Lodge.

Homemade Pizza will be available starting at 6PM.

July 2011 Video Links

2011-09-16T02:13:37Z

CCAC Members and Friends

Did you miss the July 20, 2011 Meeting?

July 2011 CCAC Meeting Agenda, Tribute to Army Ranger Leroy Petry, 4^th Of July Parade Report, Announcements, June Meeting Minutes, Public Participation & August Meeting Preview presented by Alan Ferdman, Chair CCAC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCE_q6Aofp4&feature=related

Your Home is Flooded. What do you do? CAN YOU PREVENT IT? A personal story – Part 1 presented by Alan Ferdman, Chair CCAC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBbvwel-EzU

Pardee Homes, Golden Valley Project July 2011 Update, presented by Tom Mitchell, Director of Land Development

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR_litB-k4o

Whittaker/Bermite Community Advisory Group (CAG) July 2011, Presented by Glo Donnelly, President, CAG Board of Directors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyRnGrtQu5A

Return of Canyon Country Kudos and the Santa Clarita Pothole mitigation project, Presented by Judy Taylour, Director, CCAC Board of Directors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Idhp5kfk6P4

We hope you find the information provided informative, valuable and useful.

Your comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

As always,

“Together We Can Make A Difference”

Alan Ferdman

Chair, Canyon Country Advisory Committee

661 713-9344

August 2011 Video Links

2011-09-16T02:10:15Z

CCAC Members and Friends

Did you miss the August 17, 2011 CCAC Meeting?

August 17, 2011 CCAC Meeting Agenda, Tribute to Jeremy Henwood, Announcements, and July Meeting Minutes Presented by Alan Ferdman, Chair CCAC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSF9s3Xl62M&feature=related

SCV Economic Development Corporation Presented by Josh Mann, Manager, Business Retention & Marketing SCVEDC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uscUqP6LSBQ&feature=related

Golden Valley Road & Sierra Highway Shopping Center and Cell Tower Project Presented by Alan Ferdman, Chair CCAC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7joGhFIkM6U&feature=related

Coyote Sightings in Canyon Country Presented by Alan Ferdman, Chair CCAC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoiUV0dC7sY&feature=related

August 17, 2011 Canyon Country Advisory Committee Meeting Public Participation & September Meeting Preview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOqi-Yk9PXA

Your comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

As always,

“Together We Can Make A Difference”

Alan Ferdman

Chair, Canyon Country Advisory Committee

661 713-9344

CCAC June 15, 2011 Meeting Video Links

2011-06-28T19:55:35Z

CCAC Members and Friends

Did you miss the June 15, 2011 Meeting?

View our meeting content on youtube.

Simply select the presentation you wish to view by using the appropriate link below.

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Advances at Henry Mayo

Presented by Andie Bogdan

Director Planning, Marketing, PR

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mkTk-mJvTs

CCAC June 15,2011Meeting Agenda,

Tribute to Ruby Bradley, May Meeting Minutes and July Meeting Preview

Presented by Alan Ferdman, Chair CCAC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOPX0zEojiQ

8 Zone Crime Prevention Program

Sergeant Harris & Deputy Jackson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iQnyQfd9zw

KHTS & Disaster Prevention

Presented by Carl Goldman, KHTS Owner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrisEMbgLZI

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We hope you find the information provided informative, valuable and useful.

Your comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

As always,

“Together We Can Make A Difference”

Alan Ferdman

Chair, Canyon Country Advisory Committee

661 713-9344

CCAC May 18, 2011 Presentation Links

2011-06-03T04:16:35Z

CCAC Members and Friends

Did you miss the May 18, 2011 Meeting?

View our meeting content on youtube.

Simply select the presentation you wish to view by using the appropriate link below.

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May 18, 2011 Meeting Agenda,

Tribute to Mike Monsoor, Minutes of the April CCAC Meeting,

Public Participation and June Meeting preview

Presented by Alan Ferdman, Chair CCAC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5Bx-khjx4E

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What’s Happening At Henry Mayo?

Presented by Dr. Gene Dorio

Part 1 Presentation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gjUvHM1o5g

Part 2 Questions and Answers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZyAWH6nQw8

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Los Angeles County Fire Department Home Town Heroes

Presented by Stephanie English, Brian Clayton, Doug LaCount

Part 1 Japan and Search & Rescue Team Presentation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKLLUuDwnSQ&feature=related

Part 2 Questions & Answers and Award Presentation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqY1ga01fkk&feature=related

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An extra video,

released Friday 5/13/11, has clips from the March 8 City Council meeting showing the 2 to 2 vote action and reconsideration accomplished at the

April 12 City Council meeting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S4gZKGL5Cs

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We hope you find the information provided informative, valuable and useful.

Your comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

As always,

“Together We Can Make A Difference”

Alan Ferdman

Chair, Canyon Country Advisory Committee

661 713-9344

April 20 CCAC Video Links

2011-05-09T00:02:00Z

CCAC Members and Friends

Did you miss the April 20 Meeting?

View our meeting content on youtube.

Simply select the presentation you wish to view by using the appropriate link below.

April 2011 CCAC Meeting Agenda, Announcements, March Meeting Minutes &

Tribute to Spc Rudy Acosta

Presented by Alan Ferdman, Chair CCAC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bvUOzOFE2o

The Gentle Barn

Presented by Karen Snook, Exec Director Gentle Barn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgl15fIPD6o

April 2011 City Council Highlights

Presented by Alan Ferdman, Chair CCAC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDNUIgRE9UE

KHTS Bus Trip to Sacramento

Presented by Spence Leafdale, Director CCAC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZjtkOXYUB0

Sanitation District 2011 Rate Increase Results

Presented by Alan Ferdman, Chair CCAC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uTZkVGVbGo

CCAC 2011 Open Space & FAAP Report

Presented by Alan Ferdman, Chair CCAC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv5udKqKByA

We hope you find the information provided informative, valuable and useful.

Your comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

As always,

“Together We Can Make A Difference”

Alan Ferdman

Chair, Canyon Country Advisory Committee

661 713-9344

CCAC March Presentation Links

2011-03-27T20:25:00Z

CCAC Members and Friends

This last CCAC meeting marks a new milestone in getting our message out to the public.

For the past year, our all volunteer Audio/Video team has been preparing to put our meeting presentations on the internet.

So, if you missed the March 16 meeting you are now able to view our meeting content on youtube.

Simply select the presentation you wish to view by using the appropriate link below.

CCAC March Meeting Agenda, Minutes, Agenda and

Tribute to Medal of Honor Recipient Major Ed Freeman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdPARKO99UA

The Senior Center’s Home Delivered Meals Program

By Jim Morgan, Executive Director

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmLq5eT-zVI

CLWA Chloride Study Proposal

By Ed Colley, Director CLWA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJnRk5-Pa7I

2011 Sanitation District Fee Increase

By Alan Ferdman, Chair CCAC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtVnhkZK-Zg

CCAC Bylaws and Board of Director Update

By Rick Drew, President CCAC Board of Directors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23IoTlwLI_c

We hope you find the information provided by this new method informative, valuable and useful. Your comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

As always,

“Together We Can Make A Difference”

Alan Ferdman

Chair, Canyon Country Advisory Committee

661 713-9344