Breaking: Public hearing for Department of Public Safety changed to Thursday, May 24, at 6 p.m. at the Lodge

City Connection

Here are procedures for making public comments

Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter within the jurisdiction of the City, whether or not it appears on the monthly agenda, is asked to complete a "Speaker Request Form," available on the back counter of the Municipal Board Room. The completed form is to be submitted to the City Clerk prior to an individual being heard by the City Council. The City Council has adopted a tim…

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News and Notes from the City of Canyon Lake

Contaminated water Per the City of Canyon Lake, CLPOA and EVMWD Stormwater Bacteria Sampling Protocol warning signs were posted December 13, in compliance with County Health Department standards, in general access areas following the recent storm event. The signs state “Warning Contaminated Water.” After posting, when runoff subsides, usually within 72 hours, sampling begins on a daily basis …

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Residents invited to fill a bag with food for HOPE

Helping Our People in Elsinore (HOPE) will be helping scores of families this Christmas season, including several in Canyon Lake, by providing food for complete Christmas dinners. Residents are invited to bless those less fortunate by filling a bag with the following ingredients and dropping the bag off at City Hall by December 14. The Tax ID number for HOPE is 33-0489728 Stuffing mix, gravy mi…

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Here's what's happening at the Library

Monday, December 19, 4-6 p.m. – Family Movie Night (This will be a special night because of the holiday.) Tuesday, December 20, 1-3 p.m. – Scrap-booking Fun Monday, December 26, Library closed for Christmas Monday, January 2, Library closed for New Year Wednesday, January 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Art Lessons with Ms. Gail Monday, January 9, 11-11:30 a.m. – Toddler story time Miss Shirl…

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Public safety officers report on statistics

The following departments provided monthly statistics at the December meeting of the Public Safety committee. • Canyon Lake Police – The Police Report submitted by Lt. Daniel Hedges informed the Public Safety Committee that the Canyon Lake Police Department handled 327 files during the month of November. The report stated there were 15 Part 1 crimes, including one assault, four burglaries, si…

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Have ideas, concerns about signs in CL?

  The City is in the process of updating the Sign Ordinance, a part of Ordinance No. 348. The goal is to create a sign ordinance that assists business attraction and retention while setting the foundation for an aesthetically pleasing sign environment. The Planning Committee will begin discussing the Sign Code at a meeting scheduled for December 21, at 1:30 p.m. in the Board Room at City Hall. …

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City Connection: Coffee with the Mayor

Barry Talbot held his final "Coffee with the Mayor" Thursday, December 8, at the Sports Stop. As of the December 7 Council meeting, Jordan Ehrenkranz is now Mayor and Mary Craton is Mayor Pro Tem. Barry will continue his duties as a member of City Council. Barry announced that Council did accept the bid for the Road Widening Project from Mamco Inc. on December 7 at the City Council meeting. The …

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Here are tips for holiday packing and shipping

For shoppers with distant friends and family on their holiday gift lists, choosing, buying and wrapping the perfect gift is just the beginning. Packing and shipping the gift so that it arrives intact and in time is key to delivering a happy holiday. * Don't reuse old shipping cartons. Package gifts in a new box that will stand up to the rigors of holiday shipping volumes. Old cartons may…

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Fit Community one month away!

The Fit Community 5K/10K is just over a month away on Saturday, January 21. Early-bird registration (postmarked by December 31) is discounted $5 per entry. That's just $20 for each participant in the 5K and $25 for each participant in the 10K. Plus, those who sign up as a team of five or more people will get another $5 off per entry. Registrants will receive a goodie bag filled with free merchan…

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