| City Office Closures | City Hall and the Bell Tower Regional Community Center will be closed Monday, February 21, in recognition of Presidents' Day.
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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.
Click here to voice your opinion. |
Community Living
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Spring class registration begins February 14!
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RSM City Council
| Mayor
L. Anthony Beall
Mayor Pro Tempore
Gary Thompson
Council Members
Steven Baric
Jerry Holloway
Jesse Petrilla
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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
 The City Council and City Staff are in the business of public service. We strive to provide the best service in the most effective and fiscally responsible manner. To do this, we constantly evaluate our efforts to ensure that we are meeting the needs of residents and businesses in Rancho Santa Margarita. One of the best ways to evaluate our services is to listen to the people we serve.
This month, in our February survey, we are asking you to tell us about your experience at our annual signature event - New Year's Eve "Celebrating Family and Friends. Click "Let Your Voice Be Heard" on the right side of the City's homepage and take a few minutes to answer questions that will allow us to better serve you. Your answers will help us make this special event even better.
To open another line of communication, Mayor Beall has brought back the "Ask the Mayor" program. If you have a question for the Mayor you can click on his picture located on the right side of the City's home page and complete the electronic form. All questions will be read by the Mayor and answered promptly.
The City Council and staff do listen to your comments. In fact, we get many questions about Mello-Roos tax assessments so the City audited the bonds in 2007 and is working to update the audit this Spring. The information gathered during the audit is posted on the City's website and a new search tool has just been added. Now you can search for Mello-Roos assessments by address. Click here to try it.
I hope you explore and use these tools to let us know how we are doing.
Sincerely,
Steven E. Hayman
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Planning Commission Appoints New Chair and Vice Chair
At its January 5, 2011 meeting, the Rancho Santa Margarita Planning Commission appointed Jack Leonard as Chair and Peter Whittingham as Vice-Chair for 2011. Other Commissioners include Jim Eakin, Kent Hayden, and Bradley McGirr.
The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding land use and development. The Commission also performs a quasi-judicial function by deciding whether particular projects or requests meet requirements of the General Plan, zoning ordinances, and/or state law.
The Planning Commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. For more information regarding the Planning Commission, visit the City's website at www.cityofrsm.org.
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New Mello-Roos Tax Information Search Tool
City Offers New Feature On Website
In 2007, the City prepared an audit of the Mello-Roos CFD tax assessments for properties in Rancho Santa Margarita. An update to that audit will be completed in Spring 2011. To make the information more accessible, the City developed a search tool that allows the public to find CFD assessments by address.
For more information and to use the search tool, visit the City's website at www.cityofrsm.org.
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 Free Tax Preparation Service
Call Now to Make Your Appointment.
The City of Rancho Santa Margarita and the AARP Tax Aide group will be conducting the "Tax Preparation Assistance" program from February 9 through April 13, 2011 by appointment only. The Tax Assistance Program provides free assistance in filing federal and state income tax returns for low and moderate-income taxpayers of all ages. This service is free to eligible residents of Rancho Santa Margarita.
Appointments can be scheduled by calling RSM Community Services at 949.216.9700, extension 1259. |
 Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic
Start the New Year by Getting Your Pets Vaccinated!
Wednesday, March 2, 7-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 4, 7-8:30 p.m.
Bell Tower Regional Community Center
Services include:
Dogs: Rabies vaccination $7, DHPP $16, Bordatella $13, Lime $22
Cats: FELV $18, FVRCP $16, Purevax $20
AVID micro chip $28
Cash only. For more information, please contact the Community Services Department at 949.216.9700.
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 Recreation Highlights
Find Fun at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center
ABC, 123 Fundamentals
Children will have so much fun in this dynamic multimedia class that they won't even realize that they're practicing the basic concepts of number, letters, shapes, and more. Parents and younger siblings participate silently from the peanut gallery.
Thursdays, February 17 - March 24, 10-10:45 a.m.
Ages 3-5 years, $68 / 6 classes
Learn to Sew
Learn sewing basics, fabric selection, how to follow a pattern, and complete amazing projects in class. No prior experience is needed. All fabric, notions, and sewing machines are supplied. Bring $20 material fee.
Tuesdays, February 15 - March 15, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Ages 8+ years, $138 / 5 classes
Beginning Guitar
Learn to play the guitar in just five weeks! This class is designed to build a strong foundation for people with no experience playing the guitar. Students will learn several chords, strum styles, and three classic rock songs. Students must bring their own guitar to class. Class is repeatable.
Wednesdays, February 9 - March 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages 10+ years, $93 / 5 classes
Swing Dance
This is one of the most versatile and fun dances since it can danced to any kind of music. If you learn only one dance this should be it. No partner needed.
Tuesdays, February 8 - March 1, 7-7:55 p.m.
Ages 16+ years, $40 / 4 classes
Heartsaver CPR: Adult, Child, and Infant
Learn how to respond to breathing/cardiac emergencies for an adult, child, and infant. Participants will receive an American Heart Association CPR & AED certification that is good for two years. $15 cash materials fee.
Wednesday, February 8, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8, 6-9 p.m.
Ages 18+ years, $50 / 1 class
Free Blood Pressure Check
Every Tuesday at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bingo
Come for lunch and stay for Bingo!
Every Monday (excluding holidays)
Registration is 12:30-1 p.m. and games are 1-3 p.m.
$4 per card (10 games), $2 each additional card
To register for these and other classes, visit Community Services on the city's website at www.cityofrsm.org.
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