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Council spotlights local museum, retirees and youth entrepreneurs; waterboard announces $10M earmark for wells
Summary
The council recognized a railway museum presentation, retired code officer Marlin Johnson and youth entrepreneurs; the waterboard director briefed the council on a $10 million earmark for wells, capital projects and a new community assistance program for water bills.
The Canyon Lake City Council set aside time for community recognition and updates. Sarah Hardy, manager of visitor experience at the Southern California Railway Museum, described the museum’s 114‑acre collection, free admission days and special events such as Day Out with Thomas and Polar Express.
The council honored Marlin Johnson on his retirement after more than two decades of code enforcement service, presenting a certificate and gifts and allowing him to address the audience. The council also recognized two young entrepreneurs who operate a local trash‑can cleaning business; the city assisted with licensing and the chamber provided equipment and gift cards.
Waterboard Director Darcy Burke reported that the city secured a $10 million community‑directed federal earmark for wells and updated the council on the next Urban Water Management Plan review, capital project spending (approximately $650 million systemwide), and a community assistance program to help customers facing water‑bill hardship. Director Burke said new well funding will be targeted to address contaminants affecting groundwater and that the treatment plant RFPs are due June 30.
The council applauded the museum, awardees and entrepreneurs and asked staff to circulate details of museum programs and waterboard relief programs to residents.
Next steps: staff to share event and museum information; waterboard will return with the updated urban water management plan and project timelines.
