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City of Rocklin Unveils Conceptual Rendering for New Fire Station 22
The City of Rocklin is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our public safety efforts with the release of the conceptual rendering for the new Fire Station 22, designed to serve the southeast portion of our community. This area encompasses the Sierra College campus, home to nearly 20,000 students, as well as our largest commercial development.
Groundbreaking for Future Nugget Market Site in Whitney Ranch
On Tuesday, October 22, Rocklin Councilmembers, City Staff, and
developers came together to celebrate the groundbreaking for the
new Nugget Market location at the corner of Whitney Ranch Parkway
and University Avenue.
This marks the beginning of a larger development that will
feature a commercial shopping center with ten buildings, totaling
around 95,000 square feet. Nugget Market will be the centerpiece,
bringing a 44,000 square foot grocery store to the Whitney Ranch
area—the first of its kind!
October 22 Rocklin City Council Recap
October 23-31 Declared Red Ribbon Week
During Tuesday evening’s Rocklin City Council meeting, Councilmembers approved a proclamation declaring October 23-31, 2024 as Red Ribbon Week.
Rocklin Voting Ballot Drop Box Locations
With local, state and federal elections underway, it is important that Rocklin residents are aware of the various ballot drop box locations throughout the city.
City of Rocklin has an official Placer County Election Office ballot drop box located outside of Historic City Hall, which is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until the close of Election Day on Tuesday, November 5 2024.
Additional drop-box locations in Rocklin include:
Temporary Noncommercial Signs in Rocklin
The City of Rocklin would like to remind the community of the regulations and processes with displaying temporary noncommercial signs in Rocklin.
October 8 Rocklin City Council Recap
October 2024 Declared Hindu Heritage Month in Rocklin
During Tuesday evening’s Rocklin City Council meeting, Councilmembers approved a proclamation declaring October as Hindu Heritage Month while recognizing the Festival of Diwali.
Rocklin Reclassified With Exceptional Fire Safety Rating
City of Rocklin has maintained it’s ISO (Insurance Services Office) rating at a Classification 2, effective January 1, 2025.
On a scale of 1-10, with a rating of 1 denoting the best ability to respond to a fire and a 10 signaling little or no fire protection, the City was classified as a 2 on the Public Protection Classification (PPC). Only 1,800 communities in the country have this rating or higher.
City Council Proclaimed October 6-12 Fire Prevention Week In Rocklin
During the Tuesday, September 24 Rocklin City Council meeting, councilmembers approved a proclamation recognizing October 6-12, 2024 as Fire Prevention Week.
Fire Prevention Week is the longest standing public health observance in the United States, being founded in 1925 by U.S. President Calvin Coolidge.
Whitney Park Bike Pump Track Groundbreaking
On Monday, September 23, Rocklin City leaders and partners celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Whitney Community Park Bike Pump Track.
The track has been a highly desirable project boosted by community support. Members of the Rocklin Bike Coalition, who voiced their support for a pump track at Whitney Park for years, were in attendance during the ceremony.
Traffic Committee Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, October 16, at 5 p.m. at the City Council Chambers
Rocklin residents take pride in living in a safe, family-oriented community. As Rocklin has developed and the population increased, the City’s 550 lane miles of road have become busier with people commuting to work, taking kids to school, or just walking or biking to the numerous parks in the area.
Traffic safety issues affect everyone and the City of Rocklin often receives and responds to traffic inquiries from citizens who want to improve conditions in their neighborhoods.
To offer opportunities for residents to learn more about traffic safety planning and to share traffic safety concerns, the City will hold it’s bi-annual traffic safety committee town hall on Wednesday, October 16 at 5 p.m. in the Rocklin City Council Chambers (3970 Rocklin Road).
September 10 Rocklin City Council Recap
Council Honors Scout Troop 29
Council approved a proclamation honoring the 100 Year Anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 29.
Boy Scout Troop 29 was established in 1924 to serve placer county and has met at various community buildings in Rocklin for the past seventy-five years, including the Finnish Temperance Hall and the Johnson-Springview Park community center. They have mentored over 5,000 youth and 175 Eagle Scouts and have participated in various community service projects around Rocklin.
Rocklin Declared Purple Heart City
During last week’s City Council Meeting, Rocklin was declared an official Purple Heart City.
Mayor Greg Janda delivered an official proclamation last Tuesday evening, which was then presented to the local chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Assistant City Manager Sherri Conway announces upcoming retirement
Assistant City Manager, Sherri Conway has announced her upcoming retirement. Sherri was hired as Assistant City Manager for the City of Rocklin in October 2021.
Conway came to Rocklin with over 30 years of experience serving municipalities in New York state and Placer County.
As Assistant City Manager, Conway has supported the City Manager and various functions within the Office of the City Manager, including creation and implementation of the City’s Economic Development Strategy, serving as the City’s business ombudsmen, leading the newly established Arts Commission, and spearheading the initiation of the City’s Zone Rocklin project. Additionally, Sherri has led the City’s efforts on various development projects including the Oak & Pine Affordable Housing project and facilitation of commercial development on the “Big Gun” property.
“It has been an honor to serve City of Rocklin as your Assistant City Manager,” Conway said. “City Manager Aly Zimmermann welcomed me in as part of the executive team and has fully supported the efforts to be a champion for our amazing community. As a member of Team Rocklin, we have worked hard to ensure that Rocklin has a diverse and thriving economy to support the high quality of life our residents deserve. Having the opportunity to serve our business community and build upon those relationships has been extremely rewarding on many levels. I have no doubt that Team Rocklin will continue that mission. And, while I will miss working with such a dynamic and welcoming team, I’m excited to move into the next chapter in my life.”
“Sherri’s passion for economic development and community engagement has been instrumental in her time with Rocklin. Her wealth of knowledge has been vital to the success of various projects during her time with us,” City Manager Aly Zimmermann said. “We have been fortunate to have Sherri as part of Team Rocklin and will miss her energy in the City Manager’s Office.”
Prior to her tenure with the City of Rocklin, Conway served as Director of the Placer County Office of Economic Development. During her time with the County, Conway oversaw business retention, expansion and attraction efforts, led workforce and job development programs, was responsible for the Placer County Visitor’s Bureau, and more. She has also served as the economic development and planning director for the City of Colfax, as well as the community development director for the City of Lake Placid, New York. In 2018, Conway launched the Placer Business Resource Center (BRC), a countywide one-stop facility to serve the business community. To date, programs through the BRC have helped create hundreds of new businesses in Placer County. In early 2021, also under Conway’s direction, the first countywide business retention and expansion program was launched, leveraging the full support of all six Placer cities/town and the local chambers of commerce.
Conway plans to retire in December 2024. The City’s Human Resources Division will conduct a recruitment to permanently fill the position, which is anticipated to be concluded before the end of the year.
August 27 Rocklin City Council Recap
Staff Details Plans For Remaining ARPA Funds
Rocklin City Staff presented Council with an outline on planned expenditures for the remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allotted to the City.
August 13 Rocklin City Council Recap
Samantha Springer Beautifies Rocklin Library
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Rocklin Councilmembers received a presentation from Samantha Springer, Eagle Scout Candidate from Rocklin’s Troop 219, regarding her recently completed Eagle project. Samantha’s passion for reading began at a young age, leading her towards wanting to complete a project that incorporated books.
Managed Grazing Progressing In Rocklin
Each year, thousands of goats and sheep work their way across the City, clearing thatch and invasive species to reduce the threat of fire during the peak dry season. Often referred to as “managed grazing,” the use of grazing animals is a green approach to vegetation control instead of manual, mechanical, or chemical methods.
Candidate Filing Now Open For 2024 Rocklin Municipal Election
The next General Municipal Election for the City of Rocklin will
be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 to fill three seats on the
Rocklin City Council for four-year terms. Candidate filing for
these open seats is open now through August 9, 2024 by 5 p.m.
Candidates must be 18 years of age, a citizen of the United
States, and a registered voter residing within the City limits at
the time the Nomination Paper is issued.
2024 Wall of Recognition Nominations Now Open
The nomination period for this year’s Wall of Recognition honorees is open now through August 2, 2024. Each year, the City opens the nomination period for new honorees to be added to the Wall of Recognition, originally dedicated in 2018 for the City’s 125th anniversary of incorporation. Nominations for the wall can include persons, families, business entities, and community groups who have made significant contributions to the betterment of our community.
2024 July Extreme Heat Event
We are seeing record-high temperatures for the year this week in Rocklin this week.
Protect yourself and those you love by preparing for extended days of excessive heat. Heat-related deaths rank among the highest of all weather-related hazards. Sensitive groups are especially vulnerable: elderly, children, sick people, and animals.
Plan your outdoor activities accordingly. Try to schedule activities in the morning or evening when temperatures will be cooler, and with less exposure to direct sunlight.