City Connection

Police Services

At 1.8 million dollars for the fiscal year 2019-2020, the contract with the county for police services is unsustainable.

According to the city, the cost has increased by 41 percent in the past six years for the same service, which includes one officer 24/7.

The city is actively looking for ways to provide the service at a cost that is sustainable and has recently joined Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore, Moreno Valley, San Jacinto, Temecula and Wildomar to contract with Citygate Associates for a study to assess the feasibility of forming a new police department under a Joint Powers Agreement.

Safety Inspections

It was brought to the city’s attention about a year ago that Riverside County/Cal Fire has not been conducting fire and life safety inspections at Canyon Lake businesses and other places that people gather in Canyon Lake, such as churches and restaurants. Therefore, the City of Canyon Lake has taken on this responsibly to ensure the safety of its residents and visitors. Enforcement staff has been trained and certified and inspections will begin in the next few weeks.

Technology

The city has been updating its technology and cybersecurity. All the computers have been updated and the servers will be moved to the Cloud.

Anniversary Gala

To celebrate Canyon Lake’s 30th anniversary, the city is planning a 30th anniversary Gala/State of the City event. The event will be held on Dec. 1, which is the date the city was incorporated in 1990.

New Website

The city is in the process of developing a new website at cityofcanyonlake.org.

Landscaping

Unpleased with the landscaping work along Railroad Canyon Road, the city will be going out to bid for landscaping work.

Public Works

The city’s monuments and wrought fence along Railroad Canyon Road will be repaired and painted.

City Council Meetings

City Council meetings are held monthly on the first Wednesday in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

Closed Session meetings start at 5:30 p.m. Open Session meetings start at 6:30 p.m. Open Session meetings are open to the public and televised. The next City Council meeting will be held on Feb. 5.

Business Licenses

Operating a business in the City of Canyon Lake requires a business license. Annual licenses expired on Dec. 31, 2019. The cost to renew a business license is $130. The fee for a new business license is $161. Payment must be received or postmarked by Jan. 31, 2020, to avoid the additional late fees totaling $193.

Crime Tips

The Riverside CountySheriff’s Department provides the opportunity for citizens to report crime tips anonymously online at riversidesheriff.org/crimetips.

The form is not monitored 24 hours a day and should not be used to report crimes in progress or other suspicious activity that requires an immediate response from law enforcement. For emergencies, call 9-1-1 and 1-800-950-2444 for non-emergencies.

Bulky Item Collection

Items that can’t be handled by one CR&R driver or fit in the automated containers are considered bulky items. Each residential customer is entitled to two free bulky item pick-ups per calendar year. To make arrangements for a pick-up, call 1-800-826-9677.