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January 9 City Council Meeting Recap
Build Up Rocklin; Rocklin Adopts Hearts For Heroes Program
Build Up Rocklin Program Update
Rocklin City Council was given a special presentation regarding the Build Up Rocklin program.
In February 2022, Council approved over $3 million dollars for community support programs. These included grants for small businesses and nonprofits, mental health assistance, and the Build Up Rocklin program.
Rocklin Appoints 2024 Mayor & Vice Mayor
During the December 12 Rocklin City Council meeting, Council appointed councilmember Greg Janda as Mayor and councilmember Jill Gayaldo as Vice-Mayor.
Greg Janda was elected to the Rocklin City Council in 2012 and previously served as Mayor in 2020 and 2016. He has been an active community volunteer, serving at various Chamber events: Scramble for Scholars, Hot Chili & Cool Cars, the Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack, at his local church and with his children’s school and sports teams.
City of Rocklin Offices Closed December 25 – January 1 for Holiday Furlough
The City of Rocklin public offices will be closed from Monday, December 25, 2023, through Monday, January 1, 2024, as the City conducts its annual holiday furlough. Emergency services will continue to be provided at full staffing levels.
Choose Rocklin This Holiday Season
Learn How You Can Support Local Businesses During The Holidays
Rocklin is home to hundreds of local and small businesses, each of which provides unique products and services that make this City so unique. From family-owned boutiques and restaurants to local diners and mom-and-pop shops, Rocklin’s businesses help lay the foundation for City commerce and tourism.
This holiday season, be sure to Choose Rocklin businesses and support local. These owners and employees work day and night to provide residents with a unique and personable experience you just can’t get shopping online.
November 14 City Council Meeting Recap
City Proclamations; Pickleball Facility Grant at SWRA
City Of Rocklin Delivers Several Exciting Proclamations
Mayor Broadway delivered a proclamation recognizing November 25, 2023 as Small Business Saturday.
“Small Businesses are the heartbeat of our community,” Broadway stated, ”They keep us growing and moving forward and this is an opportunity for us to be able to recognize that with this day. We urge the residents of our community to support small businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday and ‘Choose Rocklin’ throughout the year.”
2023 Wall Of Recognition Honorees
The Wall of Recognition, initially dedicated on the 125th anniversary of Rocklin’s incorporation, was created to recognize and permanently commemorate persons, families, business entities, and community groups making significant contributions to the city.
October 10 City Council Meeting Recap
Clover Valley; Fire Prevention Week; SWRA Building Demolition Project
Clover Valley Initial Phase Open Space Easement
Council was presented with a resolution Tuesday night authorizing the execution of a grant of open space easement regarding the Clover Valley Lakes project.
September 26 City Council Meeting Recap
Safe & Sane Fireworks; Proclamation Recognizing Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Huntzinger; Sign Deposits & Abatements
Safe and Sane Fireworks
Rocklin City Council was presented with an ordinance to modify the prohibitions against the use of fireworks to allow for the discharge of safe and sane fireworks for special occasions.
September 12 City Council Meeting Recap
SWRA East Pathway Project; Syringe Exchange Program
Syringe Exchange Programs Prohibited in Rocklin
During last week’s meeting, Rocklin City Council voted unanimously to adopt an urgency ordinance prohibiting Syringe Exchange Programs (SEP’s) in Rocklin.
August 22 City Council Meeting Recap
Summer Civic Career Program; Assemblyman Joe Patterson
Summer Civic Career Program Students Recognized
City Council recognized the efforts and accomplishments of this year’s Summer Civic Career Program (SCCP), participant’s.
This program introduces high school students to some of the behind-the-scenes roles that help the City function and highlights some of the more visible roles, like firefighter, police officer, and building inspector. Fifteen applicants were split into two teams and spent a minimum of four hours with each department in the City.
August 8 City Council Meeting Recap
SWRA Master Plan Update; Fentanyl Prevention Awareness Day
Newly Appointed Board & Commission Members Sworn In
At the August 8, 2023 City Council meeting, Haley Reid, Acting City Clerk, swore in two newly appointed commission members. Jarod Thomas was sworn in as the newest Planning Commissioner, filing an unexpected vacancy, which will expire June 30, 2026.
2023 Ruhkala Community Service Awards Honorees Recognized by City Council
The Rocklin City Council held a special presentation for the 2023 Ruhkala Community Service Award Winners at the May 9 City Council meeting and honored them with an awards reception.
This year’s honorees have been involved in decades of volunteerism, helping veterans and students in need, promoting education, leading youth sports, and honoring Rocklin’s library.
SWRA Master Plan Outline
City Council received a presentation from the Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Huntzinger, and representatives from Melton Design Group on the proposed master plan for the Sunrise Whitney Recreation Area (SWRA). The 184-acre unused land, formally the Rocklin Golf Club, was purchased by the City in 2018. On April 26, 2022, City Council approved the master plan contract with Melton Design Group for SWRA in order to ensure the area is developed appropriately.
City of Rocklin 2022 Election Results
The Placer County Elections Office has certified the votes in the 2022 November General Election, and the results for Rocklin are in.
Influential Groups Honored At The 2022 Wall of Recognition Ceremony
Last Thursday, the City of Rocklin honored the accomplishments of Club Español and “Bring Our Kids Home” with inscriptions on the Wall of Recognition for efforts that have shaped the diversity of Rocklin’s community and the quality of its educational institutions.
College Park Project Final Environmental Impact Report
Scheduled Planning Commission Public Hearing Date: November 15, 2022
The Rocklin Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 15, at 6:30 p.m. at 3970 Rocklin Rd. to discuss the College Park Project proposed entitlements and Final Environmental Impact Report.
- College Park Notice Availability
- College Park Draft EIR
- Appendix A: Notice of Preparation, and NOP Comments
- Appendix B: Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Appendices
- Appendix C: Technical Reports for the Biological Resources Chapter
- Appendix D: Technical Reports for the Cultural Resources Chapter
- Appendix E: Technical Reports for the Geology and Soils Chapter
- Appendix F: Technical Reports for the Hazards and Hazardous Materials Chapter
- Appendix G: Technical Reports for the Hydrology and Water Quality Chapter
- Appendix H: Environmental Noise Assessment
- Appendix I: Transportation Impact Study
- Appendix J: Water Supply Assessments
- Appendix B - Letter from James Moose
- Appendix A - Biological Resources Assessment
- Chapter 4 - Final MMRP
- Chapter 3 - Errata
- Chapter 2 - Comments on Draft EIR & Responses (Part 1 - Pages 1 to 238; Comments 1 - 16)
- Chapter 2 - Comments on Draft EIR & Responses (Part 2 - Pages 239 to 486; Comments 17 - 38)
- Chapter 1 - Introduction
- Chapter 2 - Comments on Draft EIR & Responses (Part 3 - Pages 487 to 756; Comments 39 - 64)
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Community Shows Enthusiasm for SWRA Master Plan Concepts
Approx. 175 People Attended Sept. 12 Meeting
The City of Rocklin held a public meeting to share initial ideas and proposed amenities for the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area master plan on Monday, Sept. 12 at the Rocklin Event Center.
The evening featured a formal presentation outlining the current iteration of plans along the main corridors of the SWRA, including a central area for activities currently labeled “The Hub,” a new park space near Sunset Blvd. on the west side of the SWRA, and more passive recreation proposed on the east side.
- SWRA Master Plan Concepts: Overall Site Map
- SWRA Master Plan Concepts: "The Hub" Section
- SWRA Master Plan Concepts: Sunset Blvd Area
- SWRA Master Plan Concepts: Trails Cross Section
- SWRA Master Plan Concepts: Natural Play Area at The Hub
- SWRA Master Plan Concepts: Pickleball Section
- SWRA Master Plan Concepts: Inspiration Board
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City Accepting Nominations for Wall of Recognition
Former Mayor George Magnuson Reflects on Volunteerism
George Magnuson was one of the City’s longest-serving City Councilmembers, a volunteer firefighter, and community activist. He recently recalled the feeling of pride he took from in being a volunteer and that he was pleased to see a spotlight shined on the many others who give back when the “Public Safety Volunteers” were included in the first group of honorees to be inscribed on the Wall of Recognition in 2018.
Rocklin Adopts Balanced FY 2022-2023 Budget
The Rocklin City Council adopted a balanced Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget on Tuesday, June 28, with $85.1 million for operations and $13.5 million for capital expenditures. Download the full budget here.
Leading Life-Science Company CPC Scientific Locates U.S. Manufacturing in Rocklin
Rocklin, Calif. – CPC Scientific Inc., a leading global synthetic peptide production company that helps bring life changing therapeutics and diagnostics to market, has chosen Rocklin, CA, as the location of its new U.S.-based manufacturing site. The company will initially bring with them up to 50 high-quality life-science and manufacturing jobs.