A Call to Action
by Voters United

Following is a copy of a presentation given to the City Council recently. It highlights several topics that have been happening during the last couple of years. These are items that the city council has been pushing for the minority of voter groups and/or special interest groups wanting entitlements that will cost us tax payers too many dollars.

This information is provided to remind our concerned Mission Viejo majority that we need to do something about what is happening before it is too late. The following are expansions of the material contained in the attachment [original message].

1. Our planned population of 90,000 citizens has been exceeded by more than 3,000 citizens. Our city council is taking steps to increase the size of the city. That means increased need for area use, more traffic, more security, more firemen and so on. They are even talking of annexing a development to our city, giving those members all the facilities and amenities that we worked hard to achieve. The LUK-ie members (Leckness-Ury-Kelley) of the city council are pushing our city into an un-LUK-ie future. We need to stop it.
2. It doesn't take a genius to notice that when a city gets too large, it gets overcrowded and draws too many to work and live in the area. Ultimately, the city will get denser, causing home values to sadly diminish. And for what purpose would that serve for the citizens who made this city so wonderful?
3. The city has provided great facilities and wants to continue doing so in the face of needless requirements. For instance, we have many, many tennis courts within our city. How come the city needs to build an additional tennis court at great expense to the tax payers.......just to satisfy members of a small tennis club who would like to make their infrequent tournaments run more efficiently? That is not the city's problem. There are lots of ways to conduct the tournaments without needing to bring in 4,000 truckloads of dirt that will provide the additional court area.
   
   The council justifies the spending by reminding us that we have good reserves and good bond rating. So what! In this time of financial problems our revenue has gone down and is expected to go down even more. We need to stop spending now and modify our efforts to ensure we will still be viable in the future. Note that the council is changing fees to try to make extra money for the things we already have. In the face of spending $3.7 million for the tennis court expansion the council is not going to raise the usage fees for the modified tennis court. Once again we taxpayers will be subsidizing the minority of citizen players. How LUK-ie can they get?
   
   What if golfers asked the city to build a driving range for golfers near Marguerite Tennis Center to make it more convenient to practice before their tournaments? Would the city do that? No; they would say to use other facilities. Well! We demand that the tennis players back off also.
4. On the matter of dog parks, the city wants to give in on that also. In their review of acceptable places, no neighborhood wanted a dog park near them (even though many of the dog owners lived near the suggested sites). So the city selected an area away from those homeowners that would cost a million dollars, at a minimum. The dog owners explain that it is not a dog park but a people park, a place to meet other people. Assuming the park was built, it would be used quite frequently early on, but as with all things like that, its use would diminish because most people become too busy to keep up that effort. Therefore, it is a no-brainer to have the dog owners build their own park. Note that the dog owners came to city council meetings with their T-shirts and stuffed animals to get the council's attention. It apparently worked. The tennis players club did something similar to that also.
5. 5. Speaking of parks, Mission Viejo has 52 parks. This makes Mission Viejo virtually a huge park with many homes built within it. Let's keep it that way. It makes us feel good.

It goes on and on. What can we do about it? Well, so far we have not been able to get the attention of the three LUK-ie council members who vote to spend and give to those who don't need it. It was shown in the election that too many ran against the incumbents. Most of the votes went to the non-incumbents, which diluted the votes and allowed the incumbents to win their seats back.

The small groups that pushed for the tennis court and dog park got organized enough to attend the city council meetings with their colored shirts to make themselves noticed. Well, it worked. Guess what! That means we have to do the same thing, except we don't need shirts and gadgets............we need to give good speeches.

We need to go to the next city council meeting that discusses those subjects and make ourselves heard. We have been too complacent and assumed that our elected officials would support the majority of the taxpayers and not the selfish few who shed alligator tears to make their case.

Did you know that when we asked friends and neighbors who live in the vicinity of the Marguerite Tennis Center what they knew of the additional tennis court and its associated cost, the answer was........They knew nothing about it........They were appalled that the city council would do that.

It is obvious that, unless citizens attend city council meetings, watch the proceedings on Channel 30, or read the Mission Viejo Dispatch website, there is no simple way of communicating what is going on.

If you can reply to this message and let us know if you:
    1.  Attend City Council meetings
    2.  Watch City Council meetings on Channel 30
    3.  Read Mission Viejo Dispatch (missionviejodispatch.com)

Think about it! Forward this to your friends so they understand the wants of the majority. If we don't, then we have no one else but ourselves to blame.

Thank you,
Voters United

Editors Note: There are two council members, Cathy Schlicht and Rhonda Reardon who are on the side of the citizens. We need to let them know that they should oppose the big government habits of the majority.
Missionviejoca.org is another way to keep up to date on city events.

Vested
by Bob Serrao www.intodaysenglish.com

The Framers of the Constitution chose the word vested to describe the manner in which powers are assigned to the United States government and to its three branches (Legislative, Executive and Judicial):

“…vested in a Congress…”                  Article One, Sec 1
“…vested by this Constitution …”        Article One, Sec 8 
“…vested in a President…”                 Article Two, Sec 1
“…vested in a Supreme Court…”        Article Three, Sec 1

Technically, vested means permanently placed, or fixed. Legislative powers (Article One, Sec 8) are permanently placed in Congress, and no other branch of government or level of government may exercise congressional powers. Similarly, Executive Powers (Article Two) are permanently placed in the office of the President, and Judicial Powers (Article Three) are permanently placed in the federal courts. Thus, vesting is a vital part of the Doctrine of Separation of Powers.

Permanently placed powers make the Officer powerful, not the reverse. All United States Officers are duty-bound to exercise those powers and responsible to the People by virtue of their Oath of Office. Vesting makes the Officer powerful; the Oath makes him/her accountable. Confusion results when Officers diminish or expand their constitutional powers to allow non-constitutional legislation and influences.

Symbolically, We The People hold forth a snugly fitted vesture of power to the duly elected who “step into a performance of their duties,” Article Two, Sec 1. The Officer is di-vested of power by expired term, resignation, impeachment, bad behavior or death.

Talk Radio Exposes Fraud
by Robert Homesley, www.longliveamerica.com, www.kceoradio.com

My name is Robert Homesley, and I am a co-host of LONG LIVE AMERICA on KCEO AM 1000 in San Diego. Very recently, Sean Hannity cancelled his interview with Dr. Jerome Corsi in pure cowardice, and Donald Trump was recently accused of colluding with Obama affiliates to undermine Dr. Corsi in favor of selling out conservatives to renew a $120-million TV contract for "Celebrity Apprentice" with NBC and General Electric, which are owned by Jeff Immelt and the Obama administration. But there is GREAT news.

Dr. Corsi (Harvard Ph.D.) had "moles" in the Hawaii Dept. of Health these past months and is now suing the White House for presenting a provable fraud as a real Birth Certificate. This headline broke last week, and Mr. Corsi claims to the factual email evidence to prove the White House colluded and created an outright fraud from Hawaii Dept. of Health insiders. The facts, timeline and sequence of events are horribly incriminating. This is NOT a "Conspiracy Theory."

The White House knows that Dr. Corsi's book, “Unfit for Command,” almost single-handedly cost John Kerry his 2004 election by releasing the truth about the Swift Boat veterans’ stance against Kerry. Corsi has done it again with his new book "Where’s the Birth Certificate.” The White House knew Dr. Corsi's book would prove Obama ineligible and tried to preempt the book's release on April 27 by releasing a computer-generated, PDF-only Certificate of Live Birth. In doing so, the White House made some egregious mistakes. It appears as if we have our next Watergate on our hands.

Dr. Corsi's interview with us was broadcast last week on LONG LIVE AMERICA. We gave him the voice that our mainstream media will not. All of our show info is at http://www.longliveamerica.com . We are heard on AM 1000 in San Diego and Orange County as well as http://www.kceoradio.com everywhere else. Please read Dr. Corsi's new book, “Where’s the Birth Certificate,” as well.

The mainstream media (including Fox News) have silenced our fellow patriot Dr. Corsi, and the independent press is the only hope for our nation and Freedom of Speech, a core American and Tea Party value. The media has worked exceptionally hard to silence Dr. Corsi since they cannot beat him. Please do not let anyone tell you this is merely a "Conspiracy Theory.” There is a litany of tangible facts proving Dr. Corsi right that do not make it on network news that everyone needs to know.

Non-government Events

Following is a sampling of events and activities that are not funded by taxpayers or promoted by the Nanny State. Please support private enterprise.

Guided Tour, behind-the-scenes gardens, Sat., June 4, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Tree of Life Nursery, 33201 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 728-0685, http://www.californianativeplants.com

Learn about “Silver Metal Clay Jewelry,” Sat., June 4, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p., Studio Primrose and Surfaces of Distinction, 27601 Forbes Road, Suite 34, Laguna Niguel, (949) 584-1917, http://studioprimrose.com

“Create a Succulent Wreath” class, Sat., June 4, 12:30 p.m., Cottage Home and Garden, 31720 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 493-3920, http://www.cottage-home-and-garden.com/events.htm

Young Rembrandts Art Class, Mondays through June 6, noon to 1:00 p.m., Pretend City Children’s Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, (949) 428-3900, http://pretendcity.org

Philippine Fiesta Night, Sat., June 11, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., dinner, folk dancing and raffle, St. Kilian Parish Hall, 26872 Estanciero Dr., Mission Viejo, (949) 770-0820 or (949) 584-8791 for information.

“Second Stage Stand Up,” Sat., June 11, 7:30 p.m., Camino Real Playhouse Stage II, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 489-8082, http://caminorealplayhouse.org

Bowers Kidseum, Summer Camp Adventures begin June 20 with Adventure 1, Japan: Land of the Rising Sun, 1802 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, (714) 480-1520, http://www.bowers.org/kidseum.php/earlychildhood

Art Exhibit, 16 German Artists, through Aug. 19, open M-F, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Soka University, Founders Hall Art Gallery, 2nd Floor, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4000, http://www.info@soka.edu

Art Exhibit, “Scrimshaw: the Art and Craft of the American Whaler,” through Sept. 30, Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, (714) 567-3600, http://www.bowers.org/index.php/art/exhibitions_listing/current

Farmers Market, San Juan Capistrano, Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Historic Town Center Park, (949) 493-4700.

Farmers Market, Laguna Hills, Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Mall, (714) 573-0374.

Aliso Viejo Ice Palace, 9 Journey, Aliso Viejo, (949) 643-9648, public skating times include Mon. through Fri. 2:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wed., 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Fri. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., http://www.avicepalace.com

Michaels, 25310 Marguerite Parkway, (949) 770-5001, schedule of art and crafts classes can be found at http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Saddleback Lanes bowling alley has been in business since 1974; great gathering place with special discounts for groups. Events throughout the week, 25402 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, (949) 586-5300, http://www.saddlebacklanes.net

Movies, Edwards Kaleidoscope Stadium 10 in Mission Viejo, 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy, (949) 582-4020, get show times, watch movie trailers, see what's coming soon at
http://www.moviefone.com/theater/edwards-kaleidoscope-stadium-10/32/showtimes

Political and Government Events Calendar

Commemorate Memorial Day at the Richard Nixon Library, Mon., May 30, free admission all day. Activities include a Formal Wreath Laying Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. and a performance by the 90-member Placentia Symphonic Band at 2:00 p.m., 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, (714) 364-1181.

Altas PAC Social Mixer, Tues., May 31, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Auld Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant, 2497 Park Road, Tustin, RSVP to rsvp@atlaspac.org

California Federation of Republican Women, Southern Division monthly meeting, Thurs., June 2, 9:00 a.m. registration, 10:00 a.m. meeting, guest speaker Col. Steven M. Hanson, “The Military Mission in Afghanistan: Successes and Challenges,” Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701 Golf Course Drive, Costa Mesa, RSVP to MargieP6@Yahoo.com

Claremont Institute Event, Mon., June 6, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., guest speaker Dr. John Eastman, “From Obamacare to Illegal Pensions to Unauthorized War in Libya: Does the Constitution Matter Anymore?” Balboa Bay Club & Resort, 1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, (909) 621-6825, ext. 104, RSVP to SSeagraves@Claremont.org., http://ocgopaction.ning.com/events/claremont-institute-event

Orange County Board of Supervisors will meet Tues., June 7, 9:30 a.m., in the Board Hearing Room, First Floor, 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, (714) 834-3100. Budget hearings will take place on June 14-15. http://www.ocgov.com/ocgov/Government/Board%20of%20Supervisors

Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees, special meeting on Wed., June 8, 5:00 p.m., next regular meeting, Mon., June 13, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, agenda and supporting documentation will be published on the website 72 hours prior to a meeting, (949) 234-9200, http://capousd.ca.schoolloop.com

Rush Limbaugh Club OC, Sat., June 11, 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., breakfast meeting at Casta del Sol Golf Club, featuring guest speaker Evan Sayet, 27601 Casta del Sol Road, Mission Viejo, (949) 487-5288, limbaughcluboc@aol.com , http://limbaughcluboc@aol.com

Flag Day Dinner, Mon., June 13, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Irvine Hyatt, 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, guest speakers will be New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez and commentator Bill Whittle. For more information, go to http://www.ocgop.org/flagday , or call Scott Loenhorst at the OCGOP headquarters, (714) 453-0900.

ACT for America, Mission Viejo Chapter General Meeting, Mon., June 13, doors open at 7:00 p,m., orientation for first-time attendees begins at 7:10 p.m., meeting runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., guest speaker John Briscoe, “How to Persuade School Boards to Stop Allowing Islamic Propaganda in Our Classrooms,” Norm Murray Community Center, Sycamore B room, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo.

Saddleback Valley Unified School District board meeting, Tues., June 14, 6:15 p.m., 25631 Peter Hartman Way, Mission Viejo,(949) 586-1234, http://www.svusd.k12.ca.us

Saddleback Republican Assembly will host guest speaker Brad Dacus of Pacific Justice Institute at its regular meeting on Thurs., June 16, 7:00 p.m. , Norm Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, (949) 830-8088.

The Buzz

A Mission Viejo resident who lives near Oso questions what the city is building: “I see squares of concrete on the medians where roadwork is being done on Marguerite at Oso. I hope the foundations are for lighting and not more clutter like on Crown Valley Parkway. I have also seen the city post its signs about its events on the medians. I thought the medians could only be used for traffic signs. If garage sale signs and other residents’ signs aren’t permitted on the medians, the city should abide by the same standards.”

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Residents say street-resurfacing is substandard in the city’s northwest section, completed only eight months ago. Comments include complaints about the asphalt’s rough, uneven surface causing wear and tear on tires. When the pavement has problems after only eight months, imagine how it will look at the end of the seven-year cycle. For a view of six years of deterioration, check the potholes and all-over cracks on neighborhood streets west of Olympiad and Felipe near La Paz.

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Forwarded by a Mission Viejo watchdog: “Reminder – on Tues., May 31, at 1:30 p.m., there is an Ad Hoc meeting of the Planning and Transportation Commission to review the UDR and Watermarke apartment developments.” If Palmia homeowners aren’t already on high alert about this project, they should be. With the Oso Reservoir above the project, it’s the best future slum by a dam site.

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If Measure D (Mission Viejo Right-To-Vote initiative) had been approved in the June 2010 election, voters would have the final say on rezoning. UDR’s proposed change from condos to apartments would have been subject to a popular vote. Several Palmia residents who campaigned for Measure D correctly believed it was the best option to protect their neighborhood from such negative impacts as UDR’s proposed apartments. However, the majority of Palmia homeowners helped defeat the ballot measure. Totals for Palmia’s two precincts (47-251 and 47-255) totaled 257 “yes” votes and 611 “no” votes.

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Without the Right-To-Vote on rezoning issues, residents wanting to protect their neighborhoods can do the usual – rally their troops and try to fill the council chambers when zoning issues arise. Such rallies have had no influence on council members who accept thousands of dollars in “campaign donations” from developers. Palmia residents, particularly those on the HOA board who proclaimed they would trust councilmembers like Frank Ury and Trish Kelley to represent them, can now see how that works.

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Learn the Basics – Learn Your Rights: Attend the class “The Declaration & U.S. Constitution.” No advance signup is required, and no advance study is needed. Free admission; interactive educational format. Sundays, June 5, 19 and 26, from 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.. Non-religious/non-political/non-partisan. Heritage Park Library, Community Room, 14361 Yale Avenue, Irvine, 92604, (949) 936-4040. Some things you will learn and discover: What caused the American Revolution? What were the two basic grievances against England? What was the sequence of Historical Events of the American Revolutionary War? Who wrote the Declaration? The Constitution? How are the Declaration and Constitution related? Teaching the class will be F. Robert ‘Bob’ Serrao, master’s degree in education, graduate studies, Pepperdine University, Author/Producer/Distributor.

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Forwarded by Tea Party Patriot Sally, “One man with courage is a majority.” – Thomas Jefferson.