Ramona Days are here!

Rancho Camulos Museum will celebrate "All things Ramona" in October. Proceeds from this event benefit Rancho Camulos Museum's restoration and educational efforts.

October 3 will be the Ramona Benefit Dinner from 3-6 pm featuring the play, "Ramona", by the acclaimed Hemet Ramona Players, a wine tasting with musical accompiment by Xavier Montes as well as the remastered silent movie "Ramona" with Maria Neuman and the Malibu String Quartet.





Ramona Days - October 4, 10 AM- 4 PM.

This unique event featuring performances by the Hemet Ramona Outdoor Play actors and dancers is not to be missed!

$5 in Advance - available by calling 805-521-1501 or visiting Museum or fruit stand. At gate price is $8. Children 12 and under free.

Scenes and dances from the Hemet Ramona Ourdoor play will be performed at 11, 1, and 3

An event to remember...please join us! Contact 805-521-1501 for ticket information and further details or email http://us.mc1801.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=ranchocamulos@earthlink.net
or visit http://www.ranchocamulos.org/
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(I love the book Ramona. Talk about a tear jerker. It's my 2nd all-time tear jerker after "Les Miserables".)

Planning Commission Public Hearing

September 16th was supposed to be a joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting. The City Council part of the meeting is cancelled.

However, the Planning Commission will proceed with their meeting. There is a notice of public hearing on demolishing a 1631 sq. ft structure(Taco Bell?) at 800 Ventura Street and replacing it with a 2855 sq ft. fast food restaurant(Taco Bell?).

There is a draft Housing Element available at the Planning Department if you would like to review prior to public hearings. The Planning Commission and City Council will be reviewing the Housing Element at a future date.

Pacific Coast Pipelines Superfund Site

Friday I am meeting with the EPA regarding the Texaco superfund site east of Pole Creek.

Here is the community questionnaire that they have provided.

If you are interested, please fill out the questionnaire and fax it to 265-7055.

If you would like to be interviewed by the EPA, call and let me know and I will ask him to set up an appointment.

Update on Sespe Creek

Yesterday, several residents attended the presentation by Ventura County Watershed Protection. The engineering consultants discussed their findings on hydrology and geomorphic studies conducted since January 2008.

The conclusions are that due to increased frequency and intensity of storms, the section of levee below the Old Telegraph bridge will not be certified by FEMA.

The County and Army Corps of Engineers are evaluating the most cost effective solutions. The recommendation will likely be to raise the levee.

Until any action is completed, homeowners with mortages will be required to purchase flood insurance on homes that are in the floodplain.

Flood insurance premiums can be purchased prior to January 2010 at a reduced rate. If purchased after that time, premiums could be up to $1800 per year.

The City will host a meeting with FEMA and insurance specialists on October 22nd, 6:30 at the Veteran's Memorial building. Notices will be sent out but I hope you put the date on your calendar now.

Sespe Creek Meeting Today 9/3/2009 @ 1:00 pm

Watershed Protection District
Sespe Creek Stakeholders Meeting

September 3, 2009
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

City of Fillmore
City Council Chambers


AGENDA

Introduction................................................... Sergio Vargas


Opening Remarks......................................... Sergio Vargas


Updates on FEMA Flood Insurance
Study/Levee Certification........................... Sergio Vargas


Sespe Creek Hydrology, Hydraulics,
and Sedimentation Presentation................ RBF Consulting


Questions and Answers............................... WPD Staff/RBF


Stakeholders Comments and Discussion..... WPD Staff/RBF



Adjournment