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MARCH 18, 2016 THE FRIDAY FLYER A-5
Council hears from ESCI consultant
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The Canyon Lake City Council held a special meeting Wednesday, March 16, to hear from Emergency Services Consult- ing International (ESCI) representative Cameron Phillips. ESCI developed four options that the City could implement as a solution for its fire services needs:
Option 1: Continue to contract with Riverside County Fire.
Option 2A: Develop and operate its own full-time City Fire Department us- ing CalPERS as its retirement plan.
Option 2B: Develop and operate its own full-time City Fire Department us- ing a defined contribution model as its retirement plan.
Option 3: Develop and operate its own full-time City Fire Department us- ing part-time staffing to fill department fire suppression positions.
Mr. Cameron noted ESCI is only rec- ommending Option 1, 2A or 2B.
At this time, the cost for providing fire protection and emergency medical services are unknown. The City will have to request bids from qualified pro- viders of such services.
According to ESCI, there are a num- ber of decisions that need to be made to develop and maintain a stable level of protection for the community. Included in those steps are not only operational considerations; but more importantly are structural financial constrains and future long-term sustainability.
Finding 1 – The financial sustainabil- ity for future fire protection in Canyon Lake is unknown, as revenue levels will drastically reduce at the sunset of the current Utility User Tax (UUT) in De- cember 2020.
Finding 2 – There likely will be a long-term challenge for the City to meet contract cost increases from Riverside County Fire/CalFire.
Finding 3 – The City must notify Cal- Fire by March 30, 2016 of its intentions to engage in a new CalFire contract or
terminate the contract on September 30, 2016 and initiate efforts to start a City of Canyon Lake Fire Department.
Finding 4 – All options presented will require continuance of current revenue levels as fostered by the UUT or other as yet undetermined revenue sources.
Finding 5 – Options 2A and 2B im- plement a full-time staffed city-based fire department that is operationally feasible and would provide a reasonable level of service; however, the question of long-term financial sustainability should be resolved before endeavoring these options . . .
Finding 6 – Options 2A and 2B will require substantial efforts to implement a stand-alone fire department . . . Should the City select either of these options, start-up preparation and a department going “live” would likely be beyond the September 30 CalFire deadline.
Finding 7 – Option 3, a full-time city- based fire department model utilizing “part-time” staff will present constraints in terms of receiving and giving region- al automatic aid . . . CalFire will not ne- gotiate an automatic aid agreement with a department staffed as such.
Finding 8 – Without automatic aid from nearby agencies, a “part-time” sys- tem will provide only a single resource to respond to incidents in the city . . .
There were three additional find- ings; the entire report can be read in this week’s special meeting agenda. But ESCI noted in its final finding that, in the event the UUT sunsets in 2020 and no other recurring revenue source is found to replace it, none of the options are sustainable. Even the “part-time” staffed City Fire Department (Option 3) becomes untenable after 2020.
ESCI recommends that, before the City chooses any option, elected offi- cials and staff need to establish strate- gies to address and secure long-term financial resources.
HOMES
30794 Long Point Dr 24211 Cruise Circle Dr 30220 Skipjack Dr
23576 Fair Weather Dr 22870 Giant Fir Pl
23321 Blue Bird Dr 24051 Cruise Circle Dr 22343 Canyon Lake Dr S
.....$230,000 .....$244,000 .....$258,000 .....$275,000 .....$310,000 .....$317,000 .....$317,500 .....$325,000
29699 Smugglers Point Dr 22232 Tumbleweed Dr 23254 Sage Pl
30811 Early Round Dr 22281 Pinto Dr
As of March 16, 2016
Total of All Canyon Lake Homes Actively on the Market:
Total Canyon Lake Homes In Escrow: 34
LOTS
23300 Blue Bird Dr 30575 Willowbrook Pl 30835 Early Round Dr
.....$335,500 .....$375,000 .....$390,000
.....$395,000 .....$400,000 .....$425,000 .....$429,000 .....$450,000
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As of March 16, 2016
Total of All Canyon Lake Lots Actively on the Market: 43
Total of All Canyon Lake Lots in Escrow: 2
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Participate in Miss CL Scholarship Pageant
Young ladies are invited to mark their calendars! The Miss Canyon Lake Schol- arship Pageant is coming Saturday, May 21, at 6 p.m. at the Canyon Lake Lodge. Applications are being accepted from Canyon Lake residents between the ages of 2 to 25. The next signup meeting is Monday, March 21, from 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. in the Pool View Room at the Lodge.
This competition offers a scholarship
Wee Miss Kali Tiefenthaler and Young Miss Jenna Daniel have fun in their princess roles.
award to the contestant who is crowned “Miss Canyon Lake.” All others awarded titles will serve as part of the Royal Court assisting Miss Canyon Lake at various events throughout the community.
The Miss Canyon Lake portion of the competition involves interviews and on- stage questions for contestants 15 years and older. All divisions compete in an evening gown and fun fashion segment. This program is designed to mentor the Royal Court in giving back to the com- munity by way of volunteering.
The pageant has been a tradition for many years in Canyon Lake, promot- ing cultural, civic and educational de- velopment and community service. The Royal Court attends various events in Canyon Lake such as the Christmas Boat Parade, Christmas Tree Lightings, Fiesta Day, Parade of Frights, Easter Egg Hunt, etc. The Royal Court also in- terfaces with the community assisting clubs with fundraisers.
In addition, Miss Canyon Lake is required to have a platform outlining a community service program that she will be actively promoting throughout the community.
For more information, call CoCo Morrison at 951-204-7777 or Janelle Basham at 951-515-0500.
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