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Arguably the biggest news came before the meeting officially started
The first order of business was to reconvene out of closed session, that came with a report from Wildomar city attorney Tom Jex regarding the LEAPS project which is set in Lake Elsinore.
"The city council unanimously gave direction to intervene in a pending administrative hearing before FERC regarding LEAPS."
I don't know what that will entail at this point, but we want to go on record that we are opposed to the project.
Being that this meeting fell on September 11th, the meeting began with a moment of silence and then the singing of our National Anthem, beautifully done Alexa Oliver.
We then had a presentation by our Wildomar Fire Battalion Chief, John Crater, reminding us of the devastation experienced during September 11, 2001.
The 2019 chamber of commerce award winners were recognized by Mayor Marsha Swanson. The photo montage is with images from the actual awards dinner.
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We were also introduced to our newest officer:
McGruff the Crime Dog
McGruff the Crime Dog
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| This was McGruff's first public appearance! Top: Bridgette Moore, Dustin Nigg, Ben Benoit. Bottom: Marsha Swanson, McGruff, Joseph Morabito. |
2.1 Tobacco Code Amendment
This came with very little fanfare. What started back in May was finished at the September city council meeting.
Though some in town either didn't care, or were upset, about the decision to block the opening of a smoke/vape shop that had sought to open within a stone's throw from Wildomar Elementary, the majority in town were heard, and the council acted to prevent it from coming to be.
This came with very little fanfare. What started back in May was finished at the September city council meeting.
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| The extreme proximity to the elementary school is demonstrated in this image. |
The gist of the ordinance amendment is that any such new businesses will need to be at least 600 feet from a school, park or church.
3.1 Planning Commission Appointment
Councilmember Dustin Nigg appointed Arrin Banks to the planning commission. She's lived in town, in The Farm more specifically, for three years and I've seen her attending most city meetings for at least the last two years.
Truth be known, when I got elected I had hoped she would apply then... which is no slight to Eric Filar, I just didn't really know him at that time. ☺
The meeting doesn't start until about the 6 minute mark of the video.
3.1 Planning Commission Appointment
Councilmember Dustin Nigg appointed Arrin Banks to the planning commission. She's lived in town, in The Farm more specifically, for three years and I've seen her attending most city meetings for at least the last two years.
Truth be known, when I got elected I had hoped she would apply then... which is no slight to Eric Filar, I just didn't really know him at that time. ☺
The meeting doesn't start until about the 6 minute mark of the video.
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The friendship of the overly friendly person is too often like a fire in the grate. Exceedingly bright to look at, but not reliable should you wish to keep warm on a really cold day.
– EG Marshall CBSRMT 1977
Wildomar Rap is nothing like a fire in the grate but can be friendly on occasion.
– EG Marshall CBSRMT 1977
Wildomar Rap is nothing like a fire in the grate but can be friendly on occasion.
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Thank you for opposing the LEAPS project and for forbidding smoke shops close to schools parks or churches. Maybe you could add daycare centers, also. You all are doing a great job. Thanks for the blog!
ReplyDeleteconcur. thx. good job
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