• Press Release: Temporary Public Service Changes

Temporary Public Service Changes

APPROVED FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY: 

Gary Nordquist, City Manager Date: March 13, 2020

City Implements Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

The City of Wildomar is providing the following information as a precaution in continuing to provide public services and meetings while the Coronavirus Pandemic conditions exist. As Mayor Dustin Nigg has noted:

“To our residents, business partners and community members at large. As you’re reading the guidelines and plans, we are implementing for the remainder of March and through April 2020 please know that we are implementing this approach out of an abundance of caution. I recognize that some may think that we’re not going far enough while others might think we are going too far. I ask all to understand that the current environment created by COVID-19 is still evolving and very much fluid. We feel our approach will allow us to continue serving our community in a responsible way during these times. If the current environment changes for the worse, we will assess and adjust accordingly. As a reminder, please be judicious of your symptoms - If you’re not feeling well, avoid going to places where you may get someone else sick. Individual responsibility will go a long way with helping us ALL get through this.”


As several Health Orders and Declared Emergencies have been stated, the City of Wildomar is taking the following steps to comply with these conditions:


I. Cancellation of Special Events planned for March and April 2020 with an estimated attendance above 250 individuals per Order of the Health Officer of the County of Riverside (attached).

• Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt – April 4, 2020 at Marna O’Brien Park starting at 9:00 a.m.
• Teen Egg Hunt – April 4, 2020 at Marna O’Brien Park starting at 8:00 p.m.
• Health Fair/ALS Run – April 18, 2020 at Marna O’Brien Park starting at 7:00 a.m.

Rescheduling of cancelled events will be determined at a later date.


II. City Public Meetings: No regularly scheduled public meetings are cancelled at this time. City Council and Planning Commission Meetings are video streamed and available on cable TV for viewing. During these times, residents are encouraged to take advantage of these features. Seating in the Council Chambers may be limited in order to accommodate the recommended social distancing seating procedure. Other locations at city hall will be available for viewing the meeting on TV should the chambers room reach occupancy limits. Public comments will be accommodated from all city hall room locations.

•  City Hall Daily Operations and Front Counter Service: Residents and Businesses are encouraged to conduct business with the City by way of telephone or internet technology. If a personal visit to City Hall is essential, appointment scheduling will assure the most efficient means of service

III. Cemetery Daily Operations:

• Normal operating hours will continue.
• Scheduling of an appointment for services is recommended

For additional information, please call Kimberly Davidson at 951-677-7751, Extension 215, or email kdavidson@cityofwildomar.org

Link to press release on city website