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May 14 City Council Meeting Update
Plans Approved Focused on Traffic Improvements and Fire Safety
Intelligent Transportation System Master Plan to Make Rocklin’s Roads Smarter
The City of Rocklin and the entire south Placer County area are rapidly growing. The increases in population and business activity have led to significant challenges facing efficient operations of local streets and roads.
Junior Police Academy Invites Youth Behind the Blue Line
The job of a police officer requires a wide-range of skills, not the least of which include detailed observation, problem solving, and clear communication with the public. The 2018 Rocklin Jr. Police Academy provided a select group of local students the chance to experience these challenges first hand.
New Plaque Reminds Rocklin of Its Railroad Roots
The railroad tracks running through the heart of the City of Rocklin are often viewed as an annoyance due to the intermittent noise and traffic delays caused by locomotives.
On Saturday, May 11, the Rocklin Historical Society posted a plaque at the Rocklin train station as a permanent reminder that the railroad should be respected as a key part of Rocklin’s history and likely the main reason this area was first settled.
A Closer Look at Community Development Block Grants: Aid Provided by the Salvation Army
A Rocklin mother of three was struggling to care for her mentally ill teenage daughter, eventually losing her job and facing a 3-day eviction notice. The local Salvation Army was there at the critical juncture, stepping in to help the family keep their home and find additional resources for the daughter.
Rocklin’s Population Pops to the Top
Fourth highest annual percentage growth rate in the state
A new population estimate from the
California Department of Finance puts Rocklin at 69, 249
citizens, a 3.8% increase over last year. Welcome to our 2,745
new citizens!
This makes Rocklin the fourth fastest-growing population of any city in California, by annual percentage growth.
Adopt-a-Creek and Make a Difference
Leadership Rocklin Helps Relaunch Clean-up Program
With 44 miles of creeks in Rocklin, maintenance and the overall well-being of every inch is an extensive job. The City’s updated Adopt-a-Creek program, renewed in part by Leadership Rocklin, allows residents to roll up their sleeves and give back to their community in a tangible and feasible way twice a year.
2019 Ruhkala Award Winners
The Ruhkala Community Service Awards recognize exemplary community service efforts annually in the City of Rocklin. The awards were created to honor Roy and Peggy Ruhkala, a pair who worked for the betterment of the Rocklin community for over 40 years.
Read more about the 2019 honorees:
Updated Rocklin Disc Golf Course Scheduled To Host Major Tournament Next Fall
Eighteen new baskets were recently installed at the Rocklin Disc Golf Course located at Johnson-Springview Park, bringing the course up to date with the latest Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) specifications. The new targets replaced older equipment and gave the hidden-gem of a course an eagle score—the ability to host the 2020 PDGA US Women’s Disc Golf Championships.
Midday, Weekend Metering Coming to 3 Highway 65 On-ramps
Extended Hours Aimed at Easing Congestion on Southbound Corridor in Roseville, Rocklin
PLACER COUNTY — In an effort to relieve congestion and make merging safer for motorists, Caltrans today announced plans for midday and weekend ramp metering on a series of freeway entrances to southbound State Highway 65 in Rocklin and Roseville.
Starting Monday, April 8, the ramp meters will operate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Currently, the ramp meters operate during the morning commute from 6 to 9 a.m. and the afternoon commute from 2 to 6 p.m. weekdays.
Run Rocklin Focused on Community
Nearly three thousand people will race near Johnson-Springview Park on April 7 for the 16th-annual Run Rocklin event, with all the proceeds benefiting local charities. Participants can choose the 5k, 12k, or half-marathon option, and there are even two free kids’ runs.
The focus of Run Rocklin isn’t on athleticism or endurance; rather, the race is a fun and healthy way for people to connect with friends and family and raise money for a good cause.
Rebranded and Relocated
The Arts Council of Placer County Is Full of Opportunities
The Arts Council of Placer County (ACPC) recently chose the Hacker Lab in Rocklin as their new home, which is fitting: The space is a mesmerizing two floors of worktables, wires, wood, and ingenuity, making up a medley of unique and fascinating works in progress.
ACPC recently rebranded and has been looking for ways to better connect with local artists. This relocation places their main office in a concentrated hub of activity and a more central county location.
Badges Pinned on Rocklin’s Newest Firefighters
Jesse Llopis and Joshua Priest stood at attention in front of their families, friends and colleagues on February 14, eager to complete the final rite of passage and become Rocklin’s newest Firefighter-Paramedics.
The men awaited their department badges in a ceremony that was the culmination of an intense six-week training academy which featured extreme mental and physical pressure. On the final evaluations just hours before the ceremony, if even one mistake was made, they would not have been hired.
Term Sheet Approved for New Quarry Park Adventures Operator
The Rocklin City Council approved a term sheet on Feb. 12 with Adventure Operations, LLC, a subsidiary of Bonsai Design, to take over as the new operator of Quarry Park Adventures. Bonsai Design built the adventure park, is familiar with the City, and has experience building and operating other aerial courses throughout the U.S.
A formal agreement with Adventure Operations will be presented for Council ratification at the March 12 City Council meeting.
Ruhkala Awards Recaps of Previous Honorees
Will Linton - 2000 Ruhkala Pioneer Award Recipient
Will Linton, a recipient of the 2000 Ruhkala Pioneer Award, was an outstanding citizen and leader in the Rocklin community for many years. Linton was a public school teacher by trade, teaching at the secondary level and eventually retired from the San Juan Unified School District. When the Lintons first moved to Rocklin, it was was a small city with a population of less than 10,000 people. During Linton’s involvement and leadership, Rocklin took the steps making it the city it is today.
City Council Discusses Residential Parking, Traffic Committee, and Open Space Management at Jan. 22 Meeting
The Rocklin City Council received a special visit from two of the three Rocklin Police Department K-9 teams at their meeting on January 22. Officer Jeremy Black and Officer Tim Sartain stopped by with their K-9 partners, Condor and Bronco respectively, and each shared how they serve the community and fight crime in Rocklin with patrol operations and illegal drug detection.
After the dogs made their way back to patrol, the Council approved a resolution to accept the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR); introduced an ordinance related to building code standards; and discussed potential action items related to residential vehicle parking, an ad-hoc traffic safety committee, and vegetation and open space management.
City Council Approves Strategic Plan
Rocklin Strategic Plan - Adopted Jan 2019
Thank you for your interest in the City of Rocklin’s Strategic Plan.
City leadership is dedicated to providing Rocklin residents with an exceptional quality of life, while maintaining our small-town sense of community. As the chief executive officer of the City, I supervise operations, direct departments and services, and enforce the laws and policies as adopted by the City Council. To help us prudently manage resources and serve the people of Rocklin, the City Council and staff recently updated the City’s strategic plan that guides department operations and projects.
Ruhkala Awards Recaps of Previous Honorees
Kathy Lund - 2011 Ruhkala Pioneer Award Recipient
Kathy Lund dedicated 30 years of service to her city and residents, served on the Rocklin City Council from 1985 to 2010 and was a six-time Rocklin Mayor. She also served on the Parks and Recreation Commission from 1980 to 1985. Her longevity on the Council was attributed to her philosophy, which she said was “while sitting up there, you need to listen, listen, think and think and then talk, and then you have to be consistent and stay on track. I always tried to.” Lund’s major areas of focus were planning the growth of the city, transportation, and city parks.
WiFi in the Park
The City of Rocklin, in partnership with Wave Broadband, provides free wireless internet in the City’s five community parks: Margaret Azevedo, Johnson-Springview, Whitney, Twin Oaks, and Kathy Lund. This service is available for tablets, laptops, smartphones, and other mobile devices.
Wi-Fi in Rocklin’s Community Parks allows users to search for local restaurants and other businesses, as well as communicate with friends and family.
Wall of Recognition Honors Rocklin Contributors
November 1, 2018
Roy Ruhkala, the patriarch of the Rocklin Ruhkalas at over 90 years old, was front and center with multiple generations of his family at the unveiling of the Rocklin Wall of Recognition on Nov. 1 at Peter Hill Heritage Park. The Ruhkalas were joined by two other groups of honorees whose accomplishments were etched on the wall, including representatives of the Rocklin Public Safety Volunteers and former long-time Rocklin City Manager Dr. Carlos Urrutia and his family.
Update from the Sunset Run
November 3, 2018
On Nov. 3rd, we held a sneak peek opportunity to explore and learn about the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area (SWRA)!