Jan-Feb 2022 / Volume 22 / Issue 1
City of Elk Grove
NEWSLETTER
Construction Complete Kammerer Road Now Open!
The 2.3-mile stretch of Kammerer Road between Lotz Parkway and Bruceville Road is now open. Completed in December, the new roadway increases safety and meets current standards with wider lanes and shoulders, medians, and a comprehensive drainage system to direct roadway drainage towards ditches and the storm system retention basins. Improvements also include the realignment of the Kammerer Road and Bruceville Road intersection, streetlights, and the extension of Lotz Parkway to Kammerer Road. The project was funded by the State Road Repair and Accountability Act and the City’s Roadway Fee Program. It is also part of the Capital Southeast Connector linking Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Folsom, and El Dorado Hills. For details, visit kammererroad.org.
City Grant Program Helps Small Businesses
Financial support is available to small business owners looking to occupy or expand commercial space in Elk Grove through the Small Business Permit Assistance Program. Launched last July by the Office of Economic Development Department, the program provides grants of up to $10,000 to reduce or eliminate permit or approval fees. Businesses with fewer than 20 employees and with revenue under $3 million are eligible. For details or to apply, visit investelkgrove.org.
Hats Off to Jeff
“A man never stands so tall as when he kneels to help a child.” Someone once spoke these wise words, which absolutely apply to local hero Jeff Alley. At the October 13, 2021, City Council meeting, Jeff was recognized by the Disability Advisory Committee as going above and beyond for individuals with disabilities in our community for his work with Project R.I.D.E. A volunteer and Board member of the non-profit, Jeff has been tireless in supporting and instructing kids with disabilities during their horseback therapy sessions, arranging special riding session and even checking in on the kids to see how they’re doing during his non-volunteer days. Through his work, he has become a cheerleader, friend, mentor, and role model to all those he serves. Hats off to Jeff for all you’ve done, for those you’ve helped, and for those you inspire.
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INSIDE:
Page 2 • 2020 Census Results • Job Opportunities Available with the City of Elk Grove • Restaurant Week • Your Guide to Elk Grove Services Page 3 • Partnership Spreads Warmth • FREE Lifeguard Workshops Page 4 and 5 • Mandatory Organics Recycling Begins July 1, 2022 • 2022 Recycling and Green Waste Calendar Page 6 • Recycle Your Christmas Tree • Recycle Your Holiday String Lights • Beware of Rental Scams
City of Elk Grove NEWSLETTER
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE City Council January 12, 26; February 9, 23 6 p.m. Arts Commission January 20; February 17 6:30 p.m. Disability Advisory Committee January 19; February 16 6 p.m.
Job Opportunities Available with the City of Elk Grove
Historic Preservation Committee January 10; February 14 6:30 p.m.
From part-time seasonal help to executive positions, it takes a team of varying skills and abilities to run our City. Check out current employment opportunities by visiting elkgrovecity.org/jobs or scan the code at right.
Diversity and Inclusion Commission January 18; February 15 6 p.m. Planning Commission January 6, 20; February 3, 17 6 p.m. Youth Commission January 11; February 8 6 p.m.
2020 Census Results
Every 10 years, a national Census is conducted. The data from the 2020 Census is now available. The data is used to apportion representation in the U.S. House of Representatives and for state and local redistricting efforts. It’s also used to qualify Elk Grove for funding opportunities for City programs and projects, including roadway and infrastructure improvements. This is why the effort to get every household to respond was so important—the reported numbers directly correlate to Elk Grove getting our fair share of federal funds. Elk Grove came through with a self-response (those responding on their own by mail, phone, or online) rate of 82.5%, the highest in Sacramento County. Beyond the official uses of the data, the Census gives us a fascinating snapshot of our vibrant and diverse community. The data quantifies what we already knew—that our growing community of 176,124 residents (up by 15.1%) is amongst the most diverse in the country. To access the data on our unique community, visit elkgrovecity.org/census or scan the code.
YOUR GUIDE TO
Elk Grove Services
As the state mandates that local governments provide overnight warming shelters for the unhoused during harsh weather conditions, Elk Grove is taking it a step further through a collaborative effort—the Overnight Warming Location Cooperative (OWL). The City of Elk Grove—in partnership with the Elk Grove Homeless Assistance Resource Team, local churches, volunteers, and other non-profits—is able to expand winter care services because of the economies of operation delivered through this partnership. This allows OWL to provide a more compassionate level of care by offering warmth and support in conditions that are above what is recommended by the State. For more information, visit elkgrovecity.org/owl.
Restaurant Week Jan. 14-23, 2022
Enjoy special deals and delicious meals during Elk Grove’s 4th Annual Restaurant Week. Whether dine-in or to-go, your purchases directly benefit our local restaurants. Signup for your mobile-exclusive Restaurant Week Pass to check-in, receive discounts, and access deals right from your phone. And the best part? With every restaurant you visit to redeem an offer, you’ll be entered to win our grand prize! To sign up and for a complete listing of participating restaurants, visit ElkGroveRestaurantWeek.com.
Ages 15+
Saturday, February 5, noon to 3 p.m. Elk Grove Aquatics Center
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TTY/TDD (888) 435-6092 TTY/TDD (California Relay) 711 Popular Services
Affordable Housing Services Animal Services (Pet Licensing & Microchipping) Building Permits City Maintenance e-tran / e-van (bus & paratransit) Renters Helpline/Fair Housing Report a Code Enforcement Violation
(916) 478-2254 (916) 687-3042 (916) 478-2265 (916) 687-3005 (916) 683-8726 (916) 389-7877 (916) 687-3023
Emergency Services
Fire-Medical-Police Emergency 911 Police Non-Emergency (916) 714-5115 Fire Department (Non-Emergency) (916) 405-7100 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance (916) 687-3005 (Street Hazards, Flooding, Traffic Signals, Streetlights)
Poison Control
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Partnership Spreads Warmth
FREE Lifeguard Workshops
Ask Elk Grove, City Information Line (916) 691-CITY (2489)
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CITY HOLIDAYS
(800) 222-1222
Utilities
Elk Grove Water District Electricity (SMUD) Gas (PG&E) Garbage and Recycling (Republic Services) Sacramento County Water Agency Sacramento Area Sewer District
(916) 685-3556 (888) 742-7683 (800) 743-5000 (916) 635-2500 (916) 875-7246 (916) 875-6730
Things to Do
Cosumnes Community Services District (916) 405-5600 Parks and Recreation Elk Grove Aquatics Center (916) 883-2782 Explore Elk Grove exploreelkgrove.com Senior Center of Elk Grove (916) 685-3160 Teen Center USA (916) 686-6942 Wackford Community & Aquatics Complex (916) 405-5600
Education
California Northstate University Cosumnes River College Elk Grove Unified School District Sacramento Public Library
cnsu.edu crc.losrios.edu egusd.net (916) 264-2700
Saturday, February 26, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wackford Aquatic Complex Do you have what it takes to become a lifeguard? Learn the prerequisites and how to be successful on the stand by participating in an upcoming workshop offered by the Cosumnes CSD. Individuals who meet the prerequisites will be given a discount for the lifeguarding course. To learn more and to register, visit yourcsd.com/lifeguard or call 916-405-5600.
Monday, January 17 – City Hall closed
Washington’s Birthday
Monday, February 21 – City Hall closed
CITY MEETINGS CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY
Public meetings will continue to be held virtually, subject to change with revised state orders. Individual agendas provide details on how the public can participate. Links to all meeting agendas are available at elkgrovecity.org.
ELK GROVE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen bsinghallen@elkgrovecity.org
Vice Mayor Darren Suen | District 1 dsuen@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Patrick Hume | District 2 phume@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Kevin Spease | District 3 kspease@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Stephanie Nguyen | District 4 snguyen@elkgrovecity.org Did you know that City Council meetings can be viewed on Cable Channel 14, and both Council and Planning Commission meetings can be viewed streaming on the City website?
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City of Elk Grove NEWSLETTER
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE City Council January 12, 26; February 9, 23 6 p.m. Arts Commission January 20; February 17 6:30 p.m. Disability Advisory Committee January 19; February 16 6 p.m.
Job Opportunities Available with the City of Elk Grove
Historic Preservation Committee January 10; February 14 6:30 p.m.
From part-time seasonal help to executive positions, it takes a team of varying skills and abilities to run our City. Check out current employment opportunities by visiting elkgrovecity.org/jobs or scan the code at right.
Diversity and Inclusion Commission January 18; February 15 6 p.m. Planning Commission January 6, 20; February 3, 17 6 p.m. Youth Commission January 11; February 8 6 p.m.
2020 Census Results
Every 10 years, a national Census is conducted. The data from the 2020 Census is now available. The data is used to apportion representation in the U.S. House of Representatives and for state and local redistricting efforts. It’s also used to qualify Elk Grove for funding opportunities for City programs and projects, including roadway and infrastructure improvements. This is why the effort to get every household to respond was so important—the reported numbers directly correlate to Elk Grove getting our fair share of federal funds. Elk Grove came through with a self-response (those responding on their own by mail, phone, or online) rate of 82.5%, the highest in Sacramento County. Beyond the official uses of the data, the Census gives us a fascinating snapshot of our vibrant and diverse community. The data quantifies what we already knew—that our growing community of 176,124 residents (up by 15.1%) is amongst the most diverse in the country. To access the data on our unique community, visit elkgrovecity.org/census or scan the code.
YOUR GUIDE TO
Elk Grove Services
As the state mandates that local governments provide overnight warming shelters for the unhoused during harsh weather conditions, Elk Grove is taking it a step further through a collaborative effort—the Overnight Warming Location Cooperative (OWL). The City of Elk Grove—in partnership with the Elk Grove Homeless Assistance Resource Team, local churches, volunteers, and other non-profits—is able to expand winter care services because of the economies of operation delivered through this partnership. This allows OWL to provide a more compassionate level of care by offering warmth and support in conditions that are above what is recommended by the State. For more information, visit elkgrovecity.org/owl.
Restaurant Week Jan. 14-23, 2022
Enjoy special deals and delicious meals during Elk Grove’s 4th Annual Restaurant Week. Whether dine-in or to-go, your purchases directly benefit our local restaurants. Signup for your mobile-exclusive Restaurant Week Pass to check-in, receive discounts, and access deals right from your phone. And the best part? With every restaurant you visit to redeem an offer, you’ll be entered to win our grand prize! To sign up and for a complete listing of participating restaurants, visit ElkGroveRestaurantWeek.com.
Ages 15+
Saturday, February 5, noon to 3 p.m. Elk Grove Aquatics Center
elkgrovecity.org/residents
TTY/TDD (888) 435-6092 TTY/TDD (California Relay) 711 Popular Services
Affordable Housing Services Animal Services (Pet Licensing & Microchipping) Building Permits City Maintenance e-tran / e-van (bus & paratransit) Renters Helpline/Fair Housing Report a Code Enforcement Violation
(916) 478-2254 (916) 687-3042 (916) 478-2265 (916) 687-3005 (916) 683-8726 (916) 389-7877 (916) 687-3023
Emergency Services
Fire-Medical-Police Emergency 911 Police Non-Emergency (916) 714-5115 Fire Department (Non-Emergency) (916) 405-7100 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance (916) 687-3005 (Street Hazards, Flooding, Traffic Signals, Streetlights)
Poison Control
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Partnership Spreads Warmth
FREE Lifeguard Workshops
Ask Elk Grove, City Information Line (916) 691-CITY (2489)
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CITY HOLIDAYS
(800) 222-1222
Utilities
Elk Grove Water District Electricity (SMUD) Gas (PG&E) Garbage and Recycling (Republic Services) Sacramento County Water Agency Sacramento Area Sewer District
(916) 685-3556 (888) 742-7683 (800) 743-5000 (916) 635-2500 (916) 875-7246 (916) 875-6730
Things to Do
Cosumnes Community Services District (916) 405-5600 Parks and Recreation Elk Grove Aquatics Center (916) 883-2782 Explore Elk Grove exploreelkgrove.com Senior Center of Elk Grove (916) 685-3160 Teen Center USA (916) 686-6942 Wackford Community & Aquatics Complex (916) 405-5600
Education
California Northstate University Cosumnes River College Elk Grove Unified School District Sacramento Public Library
cnsu.edu crc.losrios.edu egusd.net (916) 264-2700
Saturday, February 26, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wackford Aquatic Complex Do you have what it takes to become a lifeguard? Learn the prerequisites and how to be successful on the stand by participating in an upcoming workshop offered by the Cosumnes CSD. Individuals who meet the prerequisites will be given a discount for the lifeguarding course. To learn more and to register, visit yourcsd.com/lifeguard or call 916-405-5600.
Monday, January 17 – City Hall closed
Washington’s Birthday
Monday, February 21 – City Hall closed
CITY MEETINGS CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY
Public meetings will continue to be held virtually, subject to change with revised state orders. Individual agendas provide details on how the public can participate. Links to all meeting agendas are available at elkgrovecity.org.
ELK GROVE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen bsinghallen@elkgrovecity.org
Vice Mayor Darren Suen | District 1 dsuen@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Patrick Hume | District 2 phume@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Kevin Spease | District 3 kspease@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Stephanie Nguyen | District 4 snguyen@elkgrovecity.org Did you know that City Council meetings can be viewed on Cable Channel 14, and both Council and Planning Commission meetings can be viewed streaming on the City website?
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MANDATORY ORGANICS RECYCLING BEGINS JULY 1, 2022 What This Means for Residents In a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants like methane, all jurisdictions are now required to implement mandatory organic waste collection programs. Under SB 1383, signed into law in 2016, any person or business that creates solid waste will have to recycle all their organic food waste. Organics like food scraps, yard trimmings, paper, and cardboard make up half of what Californians dump in landfills. This decomposing waste produces methane, a naturally occurring gas that is many times more powerful than carbon dioxide at producing climate impacts. With landfills being the third largest source of methane in California, reducing organic waste in landfills will have the fastest impact on the climate crisis.
JULY 1,
Beginning July 1, 2022, Elk Grove residents will no longer 2022 be allowed to throw away food scraps or other organic material in their trash bins. Instead, you’ll be required to throw them in your green waste bin, mixed with your yard waste. This bin will become your “organic waste bin” and will be serviced weekly, along with your trash bin. Non-organic recycling bins will continue to be serviced biweekly. Residents who do not currently have a yard waste bin or who need an additional bin should contact Republic services at 916-635-2500. Residents can have up to three green waste carts without an additional charge.
CONTAMINATION MONITORING The City of Elk Grove is mandated to conduct regular route reviews where containers are randomly selected and checked to ensure materials are placed in the proper carts. Recording, reporting, and follow-up is required for any contamination that is found. Because new habits take time to develop, the City will initially take an educational approach with residents whose bins are not properly sorted. After a one-year
WHAT CAN I PUT IN MY ORGANIC WASTE BIN? The materials in your organic waste bin will be taken to a recycling processor to be composted or anaerobically digested. Acceptable materials include the following: • All food waste including vegetable and fruit scraps, eggshells, meat, dairy, bones, and rotting food—anything you eat and any byproduct of your meals • Food-soiled paper including napkins, paper plates, paper bags, paper containers, pizza boxes, coffee filters, tea bags, and paper towels • Popsicle sticks, wooden chopsticks, and toothpicks • Yard waste including leaves,sticks, grass clippings, and landscape trimmings
grace period, the City will begin to levy fines against repeat offenders. We all need to do our part, as the stakes are high—the State of California can actually fine Elk Grove if it believes the City is not doing enough to make people follow the rules. Additional information will be coming soon. Please “like” our Facebook page and follow @COEGRecycles on Instagram for upcoming notifications, or read future editions of this newsletter. You can also visit our website at elkgrovecity.org/recycle.
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Free Dump Program
Haul your load to the Elder Creek Transfer Station once a year for free. Don’t forget to bring proof of residency with either a utility bill or driver’s license. Elder Creek Transfer Station 8642 Elder Creek Rd. Sacramento, 95828
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City of Elk Grove Recycling & Green Waste
OPTION 2 Special Waste Collection Center 9255 Disposal Lane | 916.627.3232 If you have a load that consists solely of recyclable material (concrete, cardboard, yard waste, etc.), consider taking a trip to the Special Waste Collection Center. Drop-off is free. Trash is not accepted at the Special Waste Collection Center.
OPTION 3 By-Appointment Pickups Schedule up to three (3) free bulk waste pickups per year. For appointments or information on acceptable/ prohibited items, placement, and pile size, call Republic Services at 916.635.2500
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Questions? Call 916.635.2500
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Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Place your tree curbside next to your green waste container by 6 a.m. during the weeks of December 27, January 10, or January 24. All ornaments, lights, tinsel, metal rod supports, and tree stands must be removed. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut into 3-foot or shorter pieces and placed in your green waste container, ensuring pieces fit completely with the lid closed. You can also take your tree of any size, FREE of charge, to either the Special Waste Collection Center (9255 Disposal Lane)* or Elder Creek Transfer and Recover Station (8642 Elder Creek Road). * Artificial, flocked, or “live” trees with root balls will not be accepted.
Recycle Your Holiday String Lights
Now through January 31, take your broken or unwanted string lights to the following locations: Elk Grove City Hall | 8401 Laguna Palms Way Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special Waste Collection Center | 9255 Disposal Lane Sunday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. String lights cannot be recycled if placed in your recycle container; place them in the trash container instead.
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Beware of Rental Scams
Low housing inventory and high demand has created a perfect opportunity for rental scams. If you’re in the rental housing market, beware of scams! Scammers will advertise rentals that are aren’t theirs or don’t exist and trick people into sending money or providing personal information such as social security numbers. Keep these red flags in mind to help protect yourself from becoming a victim: • • • • • • • •
The advertised rent is considerably less than comparable rentals in the area. Deposits are required before you sign a lease or tour the property. They don’t want to meet you in person. They want to mail you keys or are always out of town. You have seen the same listing with a different contact on another site. The listing has typos, poor grammar, or excessive punctuation. The fee for a background check is excessive (they’re generally $30 to $60 per person). They require you to pay with cash, wire transfers, gift cards, or other cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.
A good rule of thumb is if it seems too good to be true, it probably is—trust your instincts. If you suspect a rental scam, report it to the website where you found the listing, as well as to Elk Grove Police Department’s nonemergency number at (916) 714-5115. For more tips, visit elkgrovecity.org/rentaltips.