Page 5 - The Friday Flyer • SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 THE FRIDAY FLYER Candidates discuss . . .
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Canyon Lake Homes reported Sold from August 1, 2016 thru August 31, 2016
23026 Skylink Dr (Fairway Estates).....$183,000 22864 Cove View St .....$280,000 30431 Cinnamon Teal Dr ....$280,000 22246 Treasure Island Dr #6 .....$300,000
22370 Village Way Dr 29749 Sloop Dr
21765 Appaloosa Ct 30221 Channel Way Dr 30189 Channel Way Dr 22681 Castle Crag Dr 30249 Point Marina Dr 23437 Silver Strike Dr 22601 Blue Teal Dr 30754 Long Point Dr 22856 Water View Dr 30619 Wood Duck Pl 30279 Channel Way Dr 29642 Big Range Rd 30332 Clear Water Dr 30420 Longhorn Dr
.....$470,000 .....$480,000 .....$495,000 .....$495,900 .....$535,000
.....$539,000 .....$560,000 .....$570,000 .....$575,000 .....$580,000 .....$629,000
.....$635,000 .....$650,000 .....$790,000
.....$870,000 .....$1,275,000
24143 Cruise Circle Dr 30041 Red Setter Pl 23631 Big Butte Dr 23991 Cruise Circle Dr 30365 White Cove Ct 22070 Village Way Dr 23060 Widgeon Pl 29130 Big Range Rd 29842 Longhorn Dr 30169 Gulf Stream Dr 22210 Loch Lomond Dr 30969 Emperor Dr 30681 Early Round Dr
.....$340,000 .....$346,500 .....$347,000
.....$353,500 .....$365,000 .....$369,000
.....$380,000 .....$381,500 .....$396,000
.....$422,000 .....$425,000 .....$429,000
.....$445,000
HOMES
As of September 27, 2016
Total of All Canyon Lake Homes Actively on the Market: 113
Total Canyon Lake Homes In Escrow: 62
LOTS
As of September 27, 2016
Total of All Canyon Lake Lots Actively on the Market: 44
Total Canyon Lake Lots In Escrow: 3
$358,888
23360 Gray Fox Drive
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Authority (JPA) to fairly distribute over- head costs among similar communities. Aaron is discussing this JPA opportunity in parallel with the state solution. I con- gratulate him on his efforts.
Several communities (Temecula, Hemet, Menifee and others) are looking to increase the local sales tax by 1 per- cent because of increasing safety costs. I believe JPAs are going to be well re- ceived once the first (Idyllwild and San Jacinto) JPA comes into fruition.
The question this week from the Edi- tor of The Friday Flyer was relative to fire services. Similar JPA’s would ad- dress increased police safety costs as well.
I strongly support the current City Council asking Aaron to have paramed- ics at Station 60 by July of next year.
To enhance fire services within Can- yon Lake, the Quail Valley Fire Station Number 5 needs to move to the “triangle” property just north of the East Gate. We have been told previously by the River- side County Fire Chief that this could be accomplished in six months or less.
We need to move aggressively to find long term, cost effective, public safety (fire and police) solutions.
Jordan Ehrenkranz
My plans have always been to con- tinue fire services to our City. Unfor- tunately, the county would not negoti- ate with us in a fair manner when our contract expired. The county offered a new contract at a 20 percent increase. It is fiscally irresponsible for the county to require the City to pay for services at a level which ultimately will bankrupt the City.
Please note that the City did not close Station 60, but the county withdrew fire- fighters from the station on July 1, 2015.
The City then operated under the Office of Emergency Services (OES), which provided fire protection for three months. During that time, the county backed down from the offer of 1.8 mil- lion and offered us a contract at approxi- mately 1.2 million, which included mu- tual aid from Elsinore and Menifee, still leaving Station 60 closed.
So now the City is in the process of communicating with state officials re- garding Cal-Fire and Riverside County Fire. The City is trying to get clarifica- tion as to why Riverside County Fire (Cal-Fire) is quoting the city a cost of approximately 1.8 million to open and staff Station 60 for the coming year with a three-person engine company, includ- ing a paramedic, while other cities in the state were given a quote of 1.3 million for the same exact staffing and level of service.
The City also is investigating the possibility of joining the newly formed Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for fire services between Idyllwild Fire District and the City of San Jacinto. The City is waiting on more information from the JPA regarding costs.
David Eilers
I feel that public safety should be the Canyon Lake City Council’s number one priority. The City has already determined that having an in-house fire department is not feasible. The current contract with Riverside County and the cities of Lake Elsinore and Menifee is providing our fire and medical services at a annual cost of about $1.2 million. It’s certainly not the best, but it’s working.
The Utility User Tax (UUT) has brought in more than $1 million in rev- enue, which has gone into the General Fund. This revenue was promised to help with the re-opening of Station 60. I feel this must be done. A contract with
Cal Fire to re-staff Station 60 would probably cost over $1.5 million.
More than 90 percent of our calls are for medical emergencies. Therefore, I believe there are a number of other op- tions to research; one would be negotiat- ing a contract for a two-man truck that includes a paramedic, with fire services to come from stations nearby. Other pos- sibilities might be Joint Powers Author- ity (JPA) with Idyllwild, or a regional agreement, that could possibly include fire and police service with surrounding cities.
The City Council must come together to make the best possible decision for the entire community. There must be a unanimous decision presented to the community.
Larry Green
1. First, I would continue to utilize the current agreement with Menifee, Lake Elsinore and the county to provide fire and EMS services to us. But using this agreement, we have an unacceptable response time to the west side of Canyon Lake of 12 minutes or more. We must explore other avenues for fire and EMS delivery.
2. The state has been asked to inter- vene because Riverside County is ap- proximately $500,000 above other coun- ties to which Cal Fire provides similar coverage. This could lower our contract amount with Cal Fire.
3. Research into entering an agree- ment with a Fire Protection District al- ready in existence, i.e. Idylwild Fire Protection District, to provide fire and EMS Services to Canyon Lake.
4. Enter into a feasibility study with Western Riverside County cities to de- velop a regional approach for fire, EMS and, in the future, police protection.
The above listed options are based on research from other regions, state and nationwide. I believe Canyon Lake can be a part of one or more of these options to find a longterm solution to our Public Safety issues.
George Middle
In recent years, Fire Station 60 was closed down and the emergency services were met from Menifee or Lake Elsinore fire stations. Negotiations are ongo- ing between the Canyon Lake Council Members and Riverside County Super- visors as to how to reopen Station 60. To date they have failed to find the finances to cover Station 60 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Why am I so paranoid about this topic?
A personal experience. While living in Poway, my swimming pool filter lid blew off and up into the air. The pres- sure gauge split open my forehead, with blood streaming from it, and the pump throwing gallons of water over me as I lay on the ground. My wife dialed 911 and four fire engines turned up, includ- ing a ladder truck. After a short time, an ambulance turned up. The EMTs placed me on a gurney and into their vehicle, then took me to a local hospital for stitching, etc.
In hindsight, there was no need for all these heavy trucks from the Poway Fire Station to attend my accident.
Medicare supplementary insurance covers a medical transportation emer- gency. The quicker the patient arrives at the emergency room and starts treat- ment, the lower the ongoing cost to the medical insurance company.
The proposal for Canyon Lake City and Association.
90 percent or more of emergency calls are for a medical-related need. The POA and City Councilors of Canyon
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