| Contact Information | |
| City Administration | (951) 244-2955 |
| City Manager/City Clerk | Lori Moss |
| Assistant City Clerk | Sarah Manwaring |
| Accounting Specialist | Nancy Greenhalgh |
| Office Assistant | Carol Bivens |
| City Council | |
| Mary Craton, Mayor | 951.244.7859 |
| Nancy Horton, Mayor Pro Tem | 951.796.5613 |
| Council Members | |
| Jordan Ehrenkranz | 951.244-9855 |
| Martin C. Gibson | 951.453-4660 |
| Barry Talbot | 951.796.5721 |
| The City Council meets on the first Wednesday of the month in the Council Chamber in the POA building. The 6:30 p.m. meeting is broadcast live on Time Warner Channel 29 and Verizon channel 39 | |
| Building and Planning | |
| The Building Inspector’s and the Planning Department hours are by appointment. Please call: 951.244.2955 | |
| Building Official | Anne Schneider |
| City Planner | Lori Charpentier |
| City Engineer | Habib Motlagh |
CENSUS TAKERS START KNOCKING ON CANYON LAKE DOORS
The leaders of the City of Canyon Lake know that numbers typically equate to dollars. That is why city officials are urging all who live in or sleep in Canyon Lake to participate in the 2010 Census.
At risk are millions of dollars in federal funds that build roads, schools, hospitals, libraries and senior centers. It is estimated that Riverside County stands to lose $20,000 over a 10 year period for each person not counted in the 2010 Census.
Over the next couple of weeks, Census workers will start visiting homes in Canyon Lake that did not return a mail-in Census questionnaire by the April 17 deadline.
Census takers will knock on doors of unresponsive addresses at least three times over the next two months to make sure that everyone in Canyon Lake – including renters and those with a weekend home – is counted.
If no one is home, census takers will knock on neighbors’ doors to get an idea how many people live in the unresponsive house. The City encourages residents to answer questions, when census takers knock on the door, to inquire about the number of neighbors that live on their street.
“We ask all Canyon Lake residents to help Census workers get an accurate count of how many folks live in our city,” said Nancy Horton, Canyon Lake mayor. “I know there are a lot of foreclosed and empty homes in Canyon Lake but it’s important for future funding and planning that everyone is counted.”
If residents have questions about the process or concerns about those gathering Census information they should call (866) 861-2919. The toll free number routes callers to a designated customer service group that handles local inquiries. The local number is (760) 666-6310.
To encourage residents to participate in the 2010 Census, reminder posters are going up in businesses and city offices throughout Canyon Lake.
Census Bureau representative Ron Williams said about two-thirds of Canyon Lake turned in the mail-in questionnaire. He said his agency will work closely with the city and the Property Owners Association to ensure everyone gets counted.
For more information about the census in the City of Canyon Lake call (951) 244-2955 or go to: http://www.cityofcanyonlake.com
HOW TO IDENTIFY A CENSUS TAKERIf a U.S. Census Bureau employee knocks on your door, here are some recognition tips to assure the validity of the employee: NEW BUSINESSES IN TOWN The City of Canyon Lake welcomes the following businesses to town. We wish you great success and stand ready to assist if needed please call our office at 951-255-2955.
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STAY INFORMED, STAY CONNECTEDThe Canyon Lake Police Department was busy during March. Theft and vandalism calls increased. Several suspects were arrested and some stolen property was recovered, but many cases remained unsolved and are still being investigated. Police are asking the public’s help in solving these crimes. During the first week of March, the tires on more than 30 Canyon Lake vehicles were slashed, causing thousands of dollars in damage. The vandalism took place one night and on several different streets within the gated area of Canyon Lake. Unfortunately, nobody reported anything suspicious. I would encourage anyone with information about this crime to report it to the Canyon Lake Police Department. Call 911 if there is an emergency or 776-1099 (option 5) for non-emergency incidents. The sooner an incident is reported the sooner the police department can begin its investigation. As warmer weather approaches, many residents will be enjoying the outdoors or taking vacations away from home. In the rush to relax, sometimes we forget to lock our homes and vehicles, or leave valuables unattended in our cars. Many thefts that occur this time of year are crimes of opportunity. Not locking vehicles and homes, or leaving valuables in plain view can result in theft. Unfortunately, there are people who prey on our forgetfulness. Many occur at night, but that doesn’t mean there is no crime during daylight hours. Most of the thefts I have investigated could have been prevented if the property was locked up or not left unattended. Preventing such thefts is easy -- lock doors and windows, install alarm systems and additional lighting around your home, park cars in the garage, keep garage doors closed and most importantly, do not leave valuables unattended or visible where someone could take it. If property is stolen, contact the police department. Some theft reports can be handled over the telephone, but if there is evidence (fingerprints/photographs/video surveillance) that could identify the suspect, an officer will respond in person. Once a report is filed, a copy may be needed for insurance purposes. If credit cards or bank checks were taken, the issuing institution should be contacted immediately and the accounts canceled or frozen. Many times the thief has already purchased something with the stolen check or credit card before the victim even knows it is gone. Don’t be a victim, lock your doors and keep your valuables secure. If you have any concerns or would like to talk to me, contact Corp. Ole Williams at owilliam@riversidesheriff.org or at (951) 244-2955 ext. 209
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