| City Office Closures | City Hall and the Bell Tower Regional Community Center will be closed December 24 for Christmas Eve and December 31 for New Year's Eve holidays.
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| Let Your Voice Be Heard |
There's an exciting way to let your voice be heard! Every month, the city asks residents to answer a couple of questions that will help city staff deliver the best possible services to residents and businesses.
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Community Living
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Registration for Fall / Winter classes and programs is now available.
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RSM City Council
| Mayor
Jerry Holloway
Mayor Pro Tempore
L. Anthony Beall
Council Members
Neil C. Blais
Gary Thompson
James M. Thor
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| City Council Meetings | Held on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
22112 El Paseo
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
For more information, call
949.635.1806.
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City Manager's Message
Another year comes to a close. The economy placed a damper on many this year yet in spite of it and due to tough budget decisions, RSM remains fiscally sound. In addition, RSM was rated as the safest city in California by the FBI's 2009 Uniform Crime Report for cities with a population over 20,000.
This year also marks the 10th Anniversary of cityhood. To cap off the end of our first decade, we hope you bring your family and join your neighbors at the 10th Annual Celebrating Family and Friends New Years Eve event. Each year the festivities highlight the best of our community in a safe, alcohol-free, fun filled environment. You can find details of the event in an article below. We hope to see you there.
Wishing you and yours a happy new year,
Steven E. Hayman
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 RSM's Adopted 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines Prepare to Deploy
Help make their holidays joyful
Rancho Santa Margarita's adopted battalion, 2/5, is saying goodbye to their loved ones as they prepare to deploy just before and after the holidays this year. This is a difficult time for the 1,200 2/5 Marines and their families. To show our support of 2/5 during this challenging time, the City has teamed up with Operation Help a Hero (OHH) through their Operation Christmas Spirit Program. OHH is supporting over 60 local military families; 10 of these families are from 2/5.
Here's how you can help:
Operation Christmas Spirit for 2/5
WHAT: Donate needed Christmas wish list items and gift cards
WHEN: Starting today through the afternoon of December 7 to ensure these families receive the gifts before their Marines deploy.
HOW to find out more/what we need: Contact Christine Groves at cgroves@cityofrsm.org .
WHERE to bring donations: Donations and gifts can be dropped off at RSM City Hall, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Marine representatives will visit and pick up the gifts.
2/5 Christmas Party
WHAT: A final gathering of 2/5 families before the Marines/Sailors deploy
WHEN: December 16th on Camp Pendleton
HOW to help: Donate $5-$10 toys to be given out to children at the party or help us collect craft, construction paper and holiday decoration items.
HOW to find out more/what we need: Contact Christine Groves at cgroves@cityofrsm.org
WHERE to bring donations: RSM City Hall until December 13th.
Thank you for your support of our City's adopted battalion.
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 10th Annual Celebrating Family and Friends New Year's Eve
The Annual New Year's Eve event is the perfect opportunity to show your community pride as we commemorate 10 years of cityhood. The community-wide event is an alcohol-free celebration featuring roving entertainers, visual arts, entertainment, interactive art activities, games, and food booths. Bring your family and join your neighbors! Friday, December 31, 4-9 p.m. Civic Center Plaza (corner of El Portal and El Paseo) 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita For more information, please contact the Community Services Department at 949.216.9700 ext. 1250. |
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Celebrating Family and Friends New Year's Eve Children's Art Contest
Entries due December 17
The City of Rancho Santa Margarita and Applied Medical present the 10th Annual New Year's Eve Celebrating Family and Friends Children's Art Contest. Entry deadline has been extended to December 17 at 5 p.m.
Click here for the entry form and more information.
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RSM Business Alliance Presents "Celebrating 10 Years of Rancho Santa Margarita"Friday, December 10, 7 - 9:15 a.m.The RSM Business Alliance is hosting a breakfast honoring past and present city council members in Celebrating 10 Years of Rancho Santa Margarita. Mayor Jerry Holloway and Mayor Pro Tem Tony Beall will be speaking about the City's past year accomplishments and where we are going in the future.
Click here for the registration flyer.
For more information, visit www.rsmba.com.
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 Holiday Tree Collection
December 27- January 7
Christmas tree collection will begin on Monday, December 27 for a two week period through Friday, January 7, 2011. Please remove all ornaments, lights, stands, and cut the tree in half if over 6' tall. If possible, please place your tree bottom first and upright in your green waste container. If you cannot use the green waste container or do not have one, place your tree curbside on your service day and CR&R's tree collectors will come by in a separate truck, there is no need to call CR&R for a special pickup.
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Need Property Information?
Try the City's Geographic Information System
The public can retrieve property information and other frequently requested information through an online mapping service. The application utilizes the City's Geographic Information System, commonly referred to as GIS, to provide "layers" of information through maps.
The GIS application, available at http://rsmgis.cityofrsm.org, allows users to search for information about a property based on an address, assessor parcel number, tract/lot number or business name. The application retrieves general property information, including lot size, tract/lot number, assessor parcel number, general plan and zoning designations, flood zone and fire hazard zones, utility companies, school district and homeowners association.
The City of Rancho Santa Margarita invites you to utilize this easy-to-use application to obtain information, which in the past was only available through contacting the City by telephone or visiting City Hall. The City has also made available a variety of maps which are frequently requested. These maps are available at http://www.cityofrsm.org/depts/development/gis_maps.asp.
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Let Your Voice Be Heard
Complete the Housing and Community Needs Survey
The City of Rancho Santa Margarita is preparing a five-year strategic plan that will permit the City to continue to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. CDBG funds may be used for a variety of activities that primarily serve city residents in need. Examples of eligible activities include services for seniors and the disabled, minor housing rehabilitation, and street and sidewalk improvements. This strategic plan, known as the Consolidated Plan, will identify priority housing and community needs that are eligible for CDBG funding.
Residents, business owners and other interested individuals are invited to take part in the preparation of the Consolidated Plan by providing opinions via a "Housing and Community Needs Survey." The survey can be completed online or downloaded. Copies of the survey are also available at City Hall, 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688, or upon request.Survey responses will be accepted through January 7, 2011.
For additional information regarding the Consolidated Plan or the Housing and Community Needs Survey, please contact Mike Linares at 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688, via email at mlinares@cityofrsm.org, or by telephone at 949-635-1800 x6702.
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Moving Your Parked Car Helps Keep the Streets Clean
Please remember your street sweeping day!
Residential streets are swept twice a month in Rancho Santa Margarita. Unfortunately, many of our streets are not swept as well as they could be due to the presence of parked vehicles.
You can help by being mindful of your street sweeping day. Sunset Property Services, the City's contracted street sweeping company, recently reported that, for the month of October, 62,980 pounds of leaves and debris were removed from the City's streets. This removal of leaves will likely continue during the month of December, so staff is reminding all residents to remove their vehicles from public streets on their street sweeping day. A parked 15 foot car (a "go around" in street sweeper language) keeps 45 to 50 feet of street from being swept. Removing your vehicles and trash cans from the streets on your street sweeping day will help keep our streets looking clean for the upcoming holidays.
Thank you for your cooperation, and if you have any questions regarding when you street is scheduled to be swept, please contact the Public Works Department at 949.635.6501.
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Recreation Highlights
Find fun at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center!
ABC, 123 Fundamentals
Children will have fun in this dynamic multimedia class that they won't even realize that they're practicing the basic concepts of numbers, letters, shapes, and more. Parents and younger siblings participate silently from the peanut gallery..
Friday, December 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12 years, $23 / 1 class
Slot Car Racing
Slot Car Racing is a fun/competitive activity for boys, girls and parents too! Make it a family night; bring your neighbors and friends for some Friday night fun. Each session is a mini tournament for everyone to enjoy. Parents are encouraged to attend but not required.
Friday, December 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12 years, $23 / 1 class
Youth Running Club
This running club promotes the sport of distance running by providing high quality coaching for kids in grades 3-8. Each runner develops through consistent practice and instruction. The club meets in the Bell Tower Regional Community Center atrium. Start time may fluctuate.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, January 1-31, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, February 1-28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages 8-14 years, $78 / month
Edible Designs Fresh fruit or vegetable arrangements are a delicious and unique way to say thank you, happy birthday, or just to entertain. Learn how to create an artistic and healthy arrangement at a low cost.
What to bring: $20 cash materials fee, cutting board, and kithchen knives.
Friday, December 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 18+ years, $38 / 1 class
Congregate Meals Join us daily for hot or cold, nutritious, healthy meals and enjoy the company of friends. Monday-Friday, 11:30 am-12:00 pm (excluding holidays) Location: Bell Tower Regional Community Center Suggested donation is $4 for 60+ years and $5.50 for those under 60 years
Lunch and a Movie 1st and 3rd Friday of every month (excluding holidays) Lunch 11:30 a.m. and movie 12 p.m. Lunch donation and free movie
Bingo Bingo is played communally with numbered cards. Numbers are selected at random and the first person to cover all or specified numbered slots wins. Come for lunch at 11:30 am and stay for Bingo! Every Monday (excluding holidays) Registration is 12:30-1 p.m. and games 1-3 p.m. $4 per card (10 games), $2 each additional
To register for these and other classes, visit Community Services on the city's website at www.cityofrsm.org
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