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Introducing: The City of Wildomar


Local press coverage of the Wildomar incorporation inauguration celebration:

  • As reported by Rocky Salmon in The Press Enterprise: Click Here
  • As reported by Aaron Calverie in The Californian: Click Here

 


07/02/2008
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Wildomar Inauguration on July 1st


  We would like to invite you to attend the birth of a city on July 1st. Wildomar, California is calling out for recognition of its unusual achievement, that of being the first community in the state to incorporate in the last five years and the first to incorporate in Riverside County in 16 years.

   There is no other community in Riverside County quite like us.  A sustained volunteer effort has been the norm in the community.  The incorporation effort itself was a grass roots effort of Wildomar Incorporation Now (WIN), a committee of 12 residents that met weekly for the past five years. The obstacles to Cityhood were formidable such as persistent annexation attempts by neighboring cities but our activism met the challenge, never quitting no matter what the odds. In the words of Donald Graham, one of our founders, “Its always too soon, way to soon to quit.”

   Dedicated volunteers raised nearly $100,000 by recycling cans and other recyclables, hosting pancake breakfasts and spaghetti dinners and other fundraisers to pay for incorporation costs and the chance to bring the question of cityhood to the people. The first ballot was successful on February 5, 2008. With their dream of self-governance realized, the town of Wildomar is ready to create its own destiny with the voices of the residents guiding locally elected representatives.

   A mixture of rural and modern, Wildomar is at a unique crossroads. We are an historic community, founded and planned in 1886 by the three founders who gave their names to the community, WIL (William Graham), DO (Donald Graham) and MAR (Margaret Collier Graham). A community spirit still animates us, a spirit reminiscent of an earlier period of American History.

   The City of Wildomar is the newest example of the power of democracy!  The chimes of Wildomar’s own “Liberty Bell”, an original 1886 schoolhouse bell which was restored by volunteers recently, will ring throughout the city at 8 a.m. on the morning of the civic birthday.

   Wildomar’s Inauguration Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Elsinore High School 21800 Canyon Drive, Wildomar, CA 92595 at 6:00 p.m. The oldest resident, a spry 101-year old and the first baby born at the hospital in Wildomar on July 1st will be recognized on this historic day. Three local alumni of the high school killed while serving their country in Iraq will be  remembered and honored in an American Heroes Tribute.  Attached is the inauguration program and information about the history of this unique community.

   We appreciate your interest and hope you will attend the city of Wildomar’s inauguration celebration.

Regards,

Edy Rodarme
Wildomar Historical Society
07/01/2008
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Inauguration Day Ringing of Wildomar School Bell


The cast iron bell that resides at the corner of Palomar and Central is the original bell from Wildomar School, founded in 1886. It was typically rung not just for the students to know when to be in class, but also on important events as an indication to the community that something significant had occurred.

Wildomar historical society chair Bob Cashman provides us with a glimpse of the historical significance of the bell, as well as the actual ringing of it. Cashman, Mayor-elect of the City of Wildomar, is joined in the ringing effort by council-persons elect Bridgette Moore and Marsha Swanson.

Due to time limitations imposed by You Tube, we provide below 2 video clips of the approximately 13 minute long total event.



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07/01/2008
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Wildomar Celebrates Independence July 1


Please click the link below to read the article on their web site.

Diane O'Malley in The Valley News


06/28/2008
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Final Council-elect Meeting Video Clips


The below video clips were taken at the final meeting of the council-elect. The next meeting will be as an official, duly elected, and incorporated city council.

The first clip is of Bridgette Moore providing an update on the inauguration festivities.

The second clip is of the City Manager and the City Finance Director providing a general assessment of the financial status thus far in the progression toward cityhood of the council's decisions.


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Bridgette Moore provides an update on the inauguration festivities.

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John Danielson provides a general assessment of the financial status thus far.


06/25/2008
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Cityhood Opponent and Detractor Sues Again


Wildomar's incorporation is being questioned by Wildomar resident Gerard Ste. Marie who has sued LAFCO and the County of Riverside, contending the transfer of funds from the County to the proposed cities violates the law. He contends it is a gift of public money. A favorable court ruling could nullify the incorporation votes recently passed by voters in Wildomar and possibly Menifee as well.

Ste. Marie has been an active opponent of Wildomar cityhood efforts having filed suit to stop it on multiple occasions. All of his attempts thus far have been unsuccessful.

A quote attributed to Ste. Marie in The Press Enterprise reads, "The best thing to happen for the community at this time would be for this incorporation to be invalidated."

Sheryl Ade, Wildomar councilwoman-elect is also quoted in The Press Enterprise responding, "I do not believe this lawsuit will go anywhere. That's the bottom line," she said. "His goal is to destroy a community. Wow, what a guy."

As reported by Rocky Salmon in The Press Enterprise: Click Here



06/19/2008
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Council-elect Regular Meeting #8 Video Clips



The below video clips were taken on May 28, 2008 at the eighth council-elect meeting.



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Office Selection

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Public Comments

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Financial Services Director

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Administrative Services Director

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Rent Control Discussion

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Planning Review Discussion

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Abandoned Properties Discussion

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Visioning Process Discussion

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Treasurer Position Discussion

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Post Office - Report 1

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Post Office - Report 2

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Transition Committee Report

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Inauguration Committee Report 1

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Inauguration Committee Report 2

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Council & Staff Comments



06/01/2008
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Council-elect Hires Two Key Personnel


Steve Stark, former finance director for the City of Santa Monica, and City of Santa Clarita's Director of Administrative Services was hired to establish systems, software, and set policy for the city's purchasing and payroll functions.

Terry Fitzwater of Granite Bay, CA, a suburb North East Sacramento, was hired to establish the city's human resources policies, procedures, and accounts. Fitzwater has long standing ties with Interim City Manager John Danielson, most recently as Danielson's Assistant City Manager in the City of Elk Grove.

Both men were recruited by Danielson and submitted proposals to the council for their review, consideration, and ultimate approval. No salary information or details of their agreements were made available at the Wednesday, May 28 regular meeting.



As reported by Aaron Claverie in The Californian: Click Here


05/29/2008
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Temporary City Logo and Seal


Interwest Consulting Group provided several renditions for the council-elect to consider to use as the interim City logo and seal at the April 30 special meeting.

    



    








                  



                       




Temporary City Seal


05/02/2008
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L.E.A.P.S.





The Lake Elsinore Advanced Pumped Storage (LEAPS) project is a joint venture of the Nevada Hydro Company (TNHC) and Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD). The thrust of the project is to produce electricity during times of peak demand by releasing water from a new reservoir in the Cleveland National Forest above Lake Elsinore through a generation station near the lake shore. The water would be pumped back up to refill the reservoir at night when electricity demand, and rates, are low. The electricity produced would be fed to the grid through a new 500 kilovolt transmission interconnect system.

[Originally posted 10/30/2007]


04/08/2008
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First Ever City of Wildomar Council-Elect Meeting


Though the election has yet to be certified, the City of Wildomar's inaugural city council members have scheduled their first ever organizational meeting.

Wednesday March 5 is the date; 7:00 pm is the time; and the location is David A. Brown Middle School. To view the event on our calendar and for directions to the school: Click Here

To view the meeting Agenda: Click Here

As reported in The Californian: Click Here

To view video excerpts of this meeting: Click Here


03/01/2008
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Wildomar Community Council




From their home page:

"The general purpose of the Wildomar Community Council is to further and promote the common interest and public welfare of the residents and land owners of the community of Wildomar. The object of this council is to benefit the community of Wildomar. The Wildomar Community Council (WCC) is a 501(c) 3 corporation."

Visit their web site at: WildomarCommunityCouncil.org


09/30/2007
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Issue Archives
[1]  Jean Hayman Closure - Boundary Vote [2]  Bill To Decriminalize Sports Betting Pools
[3]  Jean Hayman School Closure - Boundary Changes [4]  Council-elect Regular Meeting 5
[5]  Special Meeting on Transition to Cityhood [6]  Council-elect Regular Meeting 4
[7]  Video From Council-elect Special Meeting [8]  Interim City Attorney Julie Hayward Biggs
[9]  Interim City Manager John Danielson [10]  Special Meeting - Wildomar City Council-Elect
[11]  Wildomar's Inauguration Ceremony [12]  Wildomar City Council-Elect To Hold Meeting
[13]  Cityhood Election Certification [14]  2008 Wildomar Chamber of Commerce Installation of Officers Dinner
[15]  Council Candidate Financing [16]  Election Night With Cityhood Supporters
[17]  By-District Council Elections Could Divide The New City [18]  Council-Elect Prepares for Cityhood
[19]  If Wildomar Incorporates, Districts Not The Way To Go [20]  Expect Things To Be Different At The Polls
[21]  WCC Informational Meeting - Four [22]  Local Business Supports Cityhood
[23]  Could City of Wildomar Weather Economic Downturn? [24]  Candidate Campaign Financial Disclosure Data
[25]  Week #4 of WildomarVoice e-Poll Has Concluded [26]  WCC Informational Meeting - Three
[27]  Most experts agree, a clever slogan can make or break an election campaign. [28]  Conerstone Church Might Soon See Parking Relief
[29]  Week #3 of WildomarVoice e-Poll Has Concluded [30]  Does Incorporation Mean Loss of County Rent Control?
[31]  Cityhood Fence Sitters? [32]  Week #2 of WildomarVoice e-Poll Has Concluded
[33]  Advice For Prospective Cities [34]  Week #1 of the WildomarVoice e-Poll Has Concluded
[35]  Supervisors Seek Overturn of Ruling on Land Sale To College District [36]  Wildomar Effort Took 15 Years To Reach The Ballot
[37]  Questions To The Council Candidates [38]  Cityhood Ballot e-Poll
[39]  Write In Candidates [40]  WCC Informational Meeting - Two
[41]  WCC Informational Meeting - One [42]  Wildomar Town Hall Meeting
[43]  Ste. Marie Again Sues Supervisors [44]  Lakeland Village - Wildomar Project Area Committee
[45]  Cityhood Update Meeting Video [46]  Cityhood Vote on February 5, 2008 Ballot
[47]  Supervisors To Consider Setting Election Date [48]  Wildomar Incorporation In The Voters Hands
[49]  Local Agency Formation Commission [50]  Casino Night A Big Success
[51]  LAFCO Cityhood Meeting [52]  Let Wildomar Decide It's Own Fate
[53]  County Having Trouble Defining Housing Project [54]  Graffiti Busters Get Budget Boost
[55]  Trumark Receives Unanimous Approval Vote [56]  Wildomar Cityhood Petition Delayed
[57]  Regional Homeless Shelter [58]  Early Results Are In - Homeless Numbers In Decline
[59]  Case Studies of The Homeless and Efforts to Assist [60]  County Says Wildomar Needs More Fire Stations
[61]  Housing Parcel Ownership Is In Court [62]  Billboard Ordinance
[63]  Southern California Association of Governments [64]  Blind Justice and Selective Hearing
[65]  Wildomar Chamber of Commerce [66]  Football Pool Spells Trouble for Two
[67]  Community Responds To Housing Forum [68]  Wildomar Residents Fill Homeless Shelter Forum To Near Capacity
[69]  Lakeland Village - Wildomar PAC [70]  Homelessness Awareness and Interest
[71]  Riverside County Changes The Facility Name Yet Again [72]  Supportive Housing Center Meeting
[73]  What's In A Shelter? [74]  Regional Animal Shelter
[75]  Transitional Housing Parcel Sees Signs of Construction Activity [76]  Transitional Housing Targeting Chronically Homeless and Mentally Ill
[77]  Transitional Housing Parcel Ownership [78]  Bundy Canyon Christian School
[79]  Wildomar Incorporation Efforts [80]  LAFCO Removes 250 Acres From Wildomar Sphere Of Influence
[81]  Permanent Affordable Housing with Supportive Services




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