City of Elk Grove NEWSLETTER
City of Elk Grove 8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758
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Kristyn Laurence Public Affairs Manager klaurence@elkgrovecity.org Lupe Murrietta Graphics & Multimedia Program Manager lmurrietta@elkgrovecity.org
Elk Grove Postal Resident
City of Elk Grove
8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758 (916) 478-2206 elkgrovecity.org SCAN ME with your smart phone for up-to-date information
NEWSLETTER
about the City of Elk Grove.
The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. Questions, concerns, or complaints may be forwarded to the City’s ADA Coordinator.
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FREE shuttle serv ice, visit e-tran.org
August is Diversity Awareness Month
Elk Grove offers many paths to celebrate the different cultural threads that come together and make Elk Grove the beautiful and strong community that it is:
Get an early start on Diversity Awareness Month during these inclusive days in July:
July 30 – International Day of Friendship Proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities
August 26 – Women’s Equality Day Commemorates the August 26, 1920, ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote
August opens with the City Council declaring August the month of Diversity Awareness.
The highlight of Diversity Awareness Month is the Multicultural Festival: 8th Annual Elk Grove Multicultural Festival Saturday, August 24 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Elk Grove Regional Park The multicultural festival lets you sample cultures from around the world through music, art, fashion, and food—all without leaving Elk Grove. This daylong festival offers something for the whole family. Admission and parking are FREE!
Celebrate and support our shared diversity—take the Elk Grove Diversity Pledge!
Celebrate our Nation’s Independence at Elk Grove’s 23rd Annual Salute to the Red White and Blue Festival Thursday, July 4 Elk Grove Regional Park | 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road Schedule of Events: 4:00 p.m. Opening of vendor exhibits 5:00 p.m. Roaming entertainment 5:30 p.m. “Let Freedom Ride” bike and stroller parade 6:30 p.m. All-American pie eating contest 7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies, National Anthem 7:30 p.m. Concert by The Spazmatics 9:40 p.m. Fireworks Spectacular! Gates open at 7 a.m. No in/out parking privileges after 3 p.m. Alcohol, personal fireworks, and pets (excluding service animals) are strictly prohibited.
Close out the celebration with a historic day:
July 26 – Disability Independence Day Anniversary of the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act
The dog park and disc golf course amenities at Elk Grove Park will be closed during this event. For more information, visit elkgrovecity.org.
Fireworks soundtrack simulcast on 93.7 The River
I realize no one in Elk Grove is exactly like me and that’s an amazing thing. I respect my neighbors for the things we have in common and for our differences. I resolve that we all need to get along to make our community the best it can be.
In an effort to improve e-tran bus service and reliability, the City has transferred the service operation contract to Sacramento Regional Transit (effective July 1). Buses, routes, schedules, and fares remain unchanged. Drivers’ uniforms will also look the same but will include the RT logo to reflect the new service operator. As under the previous contract, control over routes, schedules, and fares remains with the City of Elk Grove, while RT simply provides the drivers, operations support personnel, and bus maintenance. For more details, visit e-tran.org, or to submit feedback, email transitfeedback@elkgrovecity.org. 4
FREE Tire Disposal Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center | 9255 Disposal Lane July 7–10 | August 11–14 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, call 916-627-3232 or visit elkgrovecity.org/recycle.
Night to Unite in the Fight Against Crime 35th Annual National Night Out Tuesday, August 6 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Share in the community camaraderie as neighborhoods throughout Elk Grove join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for this annual crime prevention event. Take a stand and show that crime will not be tolerated—lock your doors, turn on your outside lights, and join your neighbors, police officers, and firefighters. To find out if your neighborhood is hosting a special event or to register your block party, contact the Elk Grove Police Department Crime Prevention Officers at 916-478-8122 or cprevention@ElkGrovePD.org.
INSIDE: Page 2 • Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide • Disposal Options for Medications and Sharps
For details, visit elkgrovecity.org/mcf.
Same Elk Grove Routes, Schedules, and Fares Improved Reliability
July–August 2019 / Volume 19 / Issue 4
New Animal Shelter Opening Soon!
With construction near completion, Elk Grove will soon have its own facility to house escaped or abandoned animals. Located at 9150 Union Park Way, the shelter will have the capacity to house 56 cats and 66 dogs and will also provide space for small animals such as rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds, and reptiles. The facility will phase the startup of its operations, housing lost and stray pets beginning in July and offering low-cost spay and neuter services, licensing, and free microchip services after September. The shelter will also have a multipurpose room to host birthday parties, fundraising events, and community meetings. For details on the grand opening celebration, operating hours, and other information, visit elkgrovecity.org.
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Page 3 • Honor Those Who Help Others • Fairytale by the Lake • Lowering the BOOM: City Continues Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks • Elk Grove Unified School District Welcomes Students Back to School! Page 4 • August is Diversity Awareness Month • Same Elk Grove Routes, Schedules, and Fares, Improved Reliability • FREE Tire Disposal
City of Elk Grove NEWSLETTER
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE City Council July 10, 24; August 28 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide City Starts Voluntary Security Camera Registration Program to Help Fight Crime
Planning Commission July 18; August 1, 15 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
Businesses and residents are partnering with the Elk Grove Police Department (EGPD) to help prevent and solve crime with the new Security Camera Registration Program. It’s easy: participants simply register the locations of their video surveillance systems. This provides EGPD a location listing of all registered security cameras. Then, when a crime occurs, EGPD will be able to pinpoint all registered security cameras positioned near the crime location. EGPD does not have access to camera footage, only the camera’s location. Officers will contact residents or businesses in the area asking them to check their video surveillance for criminal evidence or details. Should a security camera owner find any video evidence, they are then asked to contact EGPD.
Arts Commission July 18; August 15 6:30 p.m. City Hall – 8380 Building, Suite 100 Disability Advisory Committee July 17; August 21 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Historic Preservation Committee July 8; August 12 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Multicultural Committee July 16; August 20 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Trails Committee July 15; August 19 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
EVENTS
July 4 sed Farmers Market all Clo Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon City H Laguna Gateway Shopping Center (at Big Horn Blvd. and Laguna Blvd.) california-grown.com Disposal
Food Truck Mania Wednesdays, July 3 and August 7 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Old Town Plaza sactomofo.com
Options for Medications and Sharps
Elk Grove residents have several FREE options to properly dispose of sharps and unused or expired medications–here’s how: Sharps
Prescription Medication
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Community Campout July 13 through 14 Elk Grove Regional Park $14/person (pre-registration required) yourcsd.com Comedy Under the Stars Friday, July 19, 8 p.m. Laguna Town Hall, 3020 Renwick Avenue yourcsd.com State of the County Address July 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Valley Hi Country Club, $45 per person Register at elkgroveca.com Hot Summer Nights Concert Series Every Friday in August, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Laguna Town Hall Yourcsd.com Elk Grove Soccer Jamboree August 17 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Elk Grove Regional Park elkgrovesoccer.com
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Caring for Kids Run August 25, 8 a.m. 8280 Longleaf Drive xhopemissions.org
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DCI Capital Classic Show July 5, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monterey Trail High School | 8662 Power Inn Road dci.org Elk Fest July 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Morse Park elkgrovecommunitycouncil.org
Over-the-Counter Medications and Supplements
Fairytale by the Lake 32nd Annual Strauss Festival July 25–28 Elk Grove Regional Park, Strauss Island
The classic tale of the Princess and the Pea comes to life as a 90-member cast performs and dances in beautiful costumes set to music played by a live orchestra. Gather your friends and family for this FREE event. Bring your own picnic or purchase food and drinks from licensed vendors (including wine and beer). While alcoholic beverages can be purchased during this event, they cannot be brought into the park. Parking is $10.
SPECIAL WASTE COLLECTION CENTER 9255 Disposal Lane
ELK GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT 8400 Laguna Palms Way
HOURS: Sunday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 916-627-3232 elkgrovecity.org/recycle
HOURS: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 916-714-5115 elkgrovepd.org
By appointment only. Republic Services will pick up sharps from residents’ homes. To schedule, call 916-635-2500.
Call Republic Services at 916-635-2500 to request your “mail-in sharps kit.” Kits include a sharps container, mail-back box with an affixed (postage paid) return label, and packing tape.
*Sharps must be in an approved sharps container. **Prescription and over-the-counter medications must be in their original bottles. Mark out any personal information you wish to conceal. The name of the medication must be visible so staff can determine how to properly dispose of each item.
Visit dontrushtoflush.org to find local pharmacies with disposal bins.
Honor Those Who Help Others 13th Annual Above and Beyond Awards 2019
Celebrate those who have gone above and beyond in helping individuals with disabilities in Elk Grove. Do you know a business, organization, or individual who goes “Above and Beyond?” If so, take a moment to nominate them for the City of Elk Grove’s Disability Advisory Committee’s Accessibility Award. The committee will review applications and recognize honorees during Disability Awareness Month in October. Working together, we can help improve the quality of life for everyone in Elk Grove! For applications, visit elkgrovecity.org/dac, email jramsey@elkgrovecity.org, or call 916-478-2250 (TTY/TDD 888-435-6092). Nominations are due on Friday, August 2, by 5 p.m.
To register your security camera or for more information, call 916-478-8122 or visit cprevention@elkgrovepd.org.
ce enden Indep Day
First Saturday Art Reception Saturday, July 6 and August 3 | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Elk Grove Fine Arts Center NEW location: 9683 Elk Grove-Florin Road elkgrovefineartscenter.org
Above & Beyond
WHO TO CALL
A promenade of costumed performers begins at 7:30 p.m., and the show begins at 8:15 p.m., with fireworks displays marking the spectacular closing. For more information about “The Peautiful Princess” performances or to reserve paid bleacher seating, call 916-714-2527 or visit straussfestival.com.
Elk Grove Unified School District Welcomes Students Back to School! July 18, 2019—First day of school for Year Round, Tracks B, C & D August 15, 2019—First day of school for Modified Traditional and Traditional August 19, 2019—First day of school for Year Round, Track A For more information, visit EGUSD.net.
Lowering the BOOM: City Continues Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks
Selling, transporting, or using illegal fireworks is a crime. Elk Grove’s Fireworks Task Force is patrolling neighborhoods to enforce zero tolerance against illegal fireworks. Comprised of the Elk Grove Police Department, Elk Grove Code Enforcement, and Cosumnes Fire Department, the team is working to help keep our community safe from injury and help prevent wildfires sparked by illegal fireworks. Fireworks that DO NOT carry the State Fire Marshal’s “Safe and Sane” seal are illegal in the State of California. Illegal fireworks include sky rockets, bottle rockets, roman candles, aerial shells, firecrackers, and other types that explode, go into the air, or move on the ground in an uncontrollable manner. If caught with illegal fireworks, violators will be fined up to $500 for each individual firework possessed or set off. To report illegal fireworks activity, call 916-714-5115.
Ask Elk Grove 916-691-CITY (2489) Fire-Medical-Police Emergency 911 Police Non-Emergency 714-5115 City of Elk Grove 24-Hour 687-3005 Call Number for Street Hazards, Flooding, Traffic Signals, Streetlights, Drainage Problems Abandoned Vehicles (Police) 714-5115 ADA Coordinator 478-2250 Animal Services 687-3042 Building Department 478-2235 Chamber of Commerce 691-3760 Chicks in Crisis Amber’s Closet/ Diaper Bank 441-1243 City Clerk 478-3635 City Council 478-2201 City Hall 691-2489 City Manager 478-2200 Code Enforcement 687-3023 Cosumnes Community Services District - Administration 405-7150 - Fire Department (Non-Emergency) 405-7100 - Parks and Recreation 405-5300 - Wackford Complex 405-5600 - Emerald Lakes Golf Course 685-4653 Crime Prevention 478-8122 Economic Development 627-3210 Elk Grove Water Service 685-3556 e-tran (bus service) 683-8726 e-van (paratransit service) 683-8726 Food Bank 685-8453 Garbage & Recycling 635-2500 Graffiti Hotline 478-8231 Human Resources 478-2269 Laguna Creek Watershed Council 454-4544 Library 264-2700 Mosquito Control 685-1022 www.fightthebite.net Planning Department 478-2265 Poison Control (800) 222-1222 Police Records Bureau 478-8170 Police Service Center at City Hall 478-8100 Public Works 687-3005 Red Cross 368-3131 Renters Helpline/Fair Housing 389-7877 Risk Management 478-2250 School District 686-5085 Senior Center 685-3160 Sewer Problem 875-6730 Street Sweeping 687-3005 Suicide Prevention 368-3111 Special Waste Collection Center 627-3232 Teen Center 686-6942 TTY/TDD (888) 435-6092 TTY/TDD (California Relay) 711 Traffic Bureau (Police) 627-3714 Transit Services Administration 683-8726 Utility Billing 478-3642 Youth Services /Juvenile Diversion 627-3344 Women’s Shelter Crisis Line 920-2952
ELK GROVE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Steve Ly SteveLy@elkgrovecity.org Vice Mayor Patrick Hume | District 2 phume@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Darren Suen | District 1 dsuen@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Steven Detrick | District 3 sdetrick@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 July 10, 24; August 28 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide City Starts Voluntary Security Camera Registration Program to Help Fight Crime
Planning Commission July 18; August 1, 15 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
Businesses and residents are partnering with the Elk Grove Police Department (EGPD) to help prevent and solve crime with the new Security Camera Registration Program. It’s easy: participants simply register the locations of their video surveillance systems. This provides EGPD a location listing of all registered security cameras. Then, when a crime occurs, EGPD will be able to pinpoint all registered security cameras positioned near the crime location. EGPD does not have access to camera footage, only the camera’s location. Officers will contact residents or businesses in the area asking them to check their video surveillance for criminal evidence or details. Should a security camera owner find any video evidence, they are then asked to contact EGPD.
Arts Commission July 18; August 15 6:30 p.m. City Hall – 8380 Building, Suite 100 Disability Advisory Committee July 17; August 21 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Historic Preservation Committee July 8; August 12 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Multicultural Committee July 16; August 20 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Trails Committee July 15; August 19 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
EVENTS
July 4 sed Farmers Market all Clo Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon City H Laguna Gateway Shopping Center (at Big Horn Blvd. and Laguna Blvd.) california-grown.com Disposal
Food Truck Mania Wednesdays, July 3 and August 7 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Old Town Plaza sactomofo.com
Options for Medications and Sharps
Elk Grove residents have several FREE options to properly dispose of sharps and unused or expired medications–here’s how: Sharps
Prescription Medication
*
Community Campout July 13 through 14 Elk Grove Regional Park $14/person (pre-registration required) yourcsd.com Comedy Under the Stars Friday, July 19, 8 p.m. Laguna Town Hall, 3020 Renwick Avenue yourcsd.com State of the County Address July 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Valley Hi Country Club, $45 per person Register at elkgroveca.com Hot Summer Nights Concert Series Every Friday in August, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Laguna Town Hall Yourcsd.com Elk Grove Soccer Jamboree August 17 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Elk Grove Regional Park elkgrovesoccer.com
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Caring for Kids Run August 25, 8 a.m. 8280 Longleaf Drive xhopemissions.org
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DCI Capital Classic Show July 5, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monterey Trail High School | 8662 Power Inn Road dci.org Elk Fest July 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Morse Park elkgrovecommunitycouncil.org
Over-the-Counter Medications and Supplements
Fairytale by the Lake 32nd Annual Strauss Festival July 25–28 Elk Grove Regional Park, Strauss Island
The classic tale of the Princess and the Pea comes to life as a 90-member cast performs and dances in beautiful costumes set to music played by a live orchestra. Gather your friends and family for this FREE event. Bring your own picnic or purchase food and drinks from licensed vendors (including wine and beer). While alcoholic beverages can be purchased during this event, they cannot be brought into the park. Parking is $10.
SPECIAL WASTE COLLECTION CENTER 9255 Disposal Lane
ELK GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT 8400 Laguna Palms Way
HOURS: Sunday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 916-627-3232 elkgrovecity.org/recycle
HOURS: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 916-714-5115 elkgrovepd.org
By appointment only. Republic Services will pick up sharps from residents’ homes. To schedule, call 916-635-2500.
Call Republic Services at 916-635-2500 to request your “mail-in sharps kit.” Kits include a sharps container, mail-back box with an affixed (postage paid) return label, and packing tape.
*Sharps must be in an approved sharps container. **Prescription and over-the-counter medications must be in their original bottles. Mark out any personal information you wish to conceal. The name of the medication must be visible so staff can determine how to properly dispose of each item.
Visit dontrushtoflush.org to find local pharmacies with disposal bins.
Honor Those Who Help Others 13th Annual Above and Beyond Awards 2019
Celebrate those who have gone above and beyond in helping individuals with disabilities in Elk Grove. Do you know a business, organization, or individual who goes “Above and Beyond?” If so, take a moment to nominate them for the City of Elk Grove’s Disability Advisory Committee’s Accessibility Award. The committee will review applications and recognize honorees during Disability Awareness Month in October. Working together, we can help improve the quality of life for everyone in Elk Grove! For applications, visit elkgrovecity.org/dac, email jramsey@elkgrovecity.org, or call 916-478-2250 (TTY/TDD 888-435-6092). Nominations are due on Friday, August 2, by 5 p.m.
To register your security camera or for more information, call 916-478-8122 or visit cprevention@elkgrovepd.org.
ce enden Indep Day
First Saturday Art Reception Saturday, July 6 and August 3 | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Elk Grove Fine Arts Center NEW location: 9683 Elk Grove-Florin Road elkgrovefineartscenter.org
Above & Beyond
WHO TO CALL
A promenade of costumed performers begins at 7:30 p.m., and the show begins at 8:15 p.m., with fireworks displays marking the spectacular closing. For more information about “The Peautiful Princess” performances or to reserve paid bleacher seating, call 916-714-2527 or visit straussfestival.com.
Elk Grove Unified School District Welcomes Students Back to School! July 18, 2019—First day of school for Year Round, Tracks B, C & D August 15, 2019—First day of school for Modified Traditional and Traditional August 19, 2019—First day of school for Year Round, Track A For more information, visit EGUSD.net.
Lowering the BOOM: City Continues Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks
Selling, transporting, or using illegal fireworks is a crime. Elk Grove’s Fireworks Task Force is patrolling neighborhoods to enforce zero tolerance against illegal fireworks. Comprised of the Elk Grove Police Department, Elk Grove Code Enforcement, and Cosumnes Fire Department, the team is working to help keep our community safe from injury and help prevent wildfires sparked by illegal fireworks. Fireworks that DO NOT carry the State Fire Marshal’s “Safe and Sane” seal are illegal in the State of California. Illegal fireworks include sky rockets, bottle rockets, roman candles, aerial shells, firecrackers, and other types that explode, go into the air, or move on the ground in an uncontrollable manner. If caught with illegal fireworks, violators will be fined up to $500 for each individual firework possessed or set off. To report illegal fireworks activity, call 916-714-5115.
Ask Elk Grove 916-691-CITY (2489) Fire-Medical-Police Emergency 911 Police Non-Emergency 714-5115 City of Elk Grove 24-Hour 687-3005 Call Number for Street Hazards, Flooding, Traffic Signals, Streetlights, Drainage Problems Abandoned Vehicles (Police) 714-5115 ADA Coordinator 478-2250 Animal Services 687-3042 Building Department 478-2235 Chamber of Commerce 691-3760 Chicks in Crisis Amber’s Closet/ Diaper Bank 441-1243 City Clerk 478-3635 City Council 478-2201 City Hall 691-2489 City Manager 478-2200 Code Enforcement 687-3023 Cosumnes Community Services District - Administration 405-7150 - Fire Department (Non-Emergency) 405-7100 - Parks and Recreation 405-5300 - Wackford Complex 405-5600 - Emerald Lakes Golf Course 685-4653 Crime Prevention 478-8122 Economic Development 627-3210 Elk Grove Water Service 685-3556 e-tran (bus service) 683-8726 e-van (paratransit service) 683-8726 Food Bank 685-8453 Garbage & Recycling 635-2500 Graffiti Hotline 478-8231 Human Resources 478-2269 Laguna Creek Watershed Council 454-4544 Library 264-2700 Mosquito Control 685-1022 www.fightthebite.net Planning Department 478-2265 Poison Control (800) 222-1222 Police Records Bureau 478-8170 Police Service Center at City Hall 478-8100 Public Works 687-3005 Red Cross 368-3131 Renters Helpline/Fair Housing 389-7877 Risk Management 478-2250 School District 686-5085 Senior Center 685-3160 Sewer Problem 875-6730 Street Sweeping 687-3005 Suicide Prevention 368-3111 Special Waste Collection Center 627-3232 Teen Center 686-6942 TTY/TDD (888) 435-6092 TTY/TDD (California Relay) 711 Traffic Bureau (Police) 627-3714 Transit Services Administration 683-8726 Utility Billing 478-3642 Youth Services /Juvenile Diversion 627-3344 Women’s Shelter Crisis Line 920-2952
ELK GROVE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Steve Ly SteveLy@elkgrovecity.org Vice Mayor Patrick Hume | District 2 phume@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Darren Suen | District 1 dsuen@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Steven Detrick | District 3 sdetrick@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
City of Elk Grove 8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758
PRSRT STD US POSTAGE CITY OF ELK GROVE
Kristyn Laurence Public Affairs Manager klaurence@elkgrovecity.org Lupe Murrietta Graphics & Multimedia Program Manager lmurrietta@elkgrovecity.org
Elk Grove Postal Resident
City of Elk Grove
8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758 (916) 478-2206 elkgrovecity.org SCAN ME with your smart phone for up-to-date information
NEWSLETTER
about the City of Elk Grove.
The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. Questions, concerns, or complaints may be forwarded to the City’s ADA Coordinator.
E FRE sion! is Adm rking Pa 0 $1
FREE shuttle serv ice, visit e-tran.org
August is Diversity Awareness Month
Elk Grove offers many paths to celebrate the different cultural threads that come together and make Elk Grove the beautiful and strong community that it is:
Get an early start on Diversity Awareness Month during these inclusive days in July:
July 30 – International Day of Friendship Proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities
August 26 – Women’s Equality Day Commemorates the August 26, 1920, ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote
August opens with the City Council declaring August the month of Diversity Awareness.
The highlight of Diversity Awareness Month is the Multicultural Festival: 8th Annual Elk Grove Multicultural Festival Saturday, August 24 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Elk Grove Regional Park The multicultural festival lets you sample cultures from around the world through music, art, fashion, and food—all without leaving Elk Grove. This daylong festival offers something for the whole family. Admission and parking are FREE!
Celebrate and support our shared diversity—take the Elk Grove Diversity Pledge!
Celebrate our Nation’s Independence at Elk Grove’s 23rd Annual Salute to the Red White and Blue Festival Thursday, July 4 Elk Grove Regional Park | 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road Schedule of Events: 4:00 p.m. Opening of vendor exhibits 5:00 p.m. Roaming entertainment 5:30 p.m. “Let Freedom Ride” bike and stroller parade 6:30 p.m. All-American pie eating contest 7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies, National Anthem 7:30 p.m. Concert by The Spazmatics 9:40 p.m. Fireworks Spectacular! Gates open at 7 a.m. No in/out parking privileges after 3 p.m. Alcohol, personal fireworks, and pets (excluding service animals) are strictly prohibited.
Close out the celebration with a historic day:
July 26 – Disability Independence Day Anniversary of the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act
The dog park and disc golf course amenities at Elk Grove Park will be closed during this event. For more information, visit elkgrovecity.org.
Fireworks soundtrack simulcast on 93.7 The River
I realize no one in Elk Grove is exactly like me and that’s an amazing thing. I respect my neighbors for the things we have in common and for our differences. I resolve that we all need to get along to make our community the best it can be.
In an effort to improve e-tran bus service and reliability, the City has transferred the service operation contract to Sacramento Regional Transit (effective July 1). Buses, routes, schedules, and fares remain unchanged. Drivers’ uniforms will also look the same but will include the RT logo to reflect the new service operator. As under the previous contract, control over routes, schedules, and fares remains with the City of Elk Grove, while RT simply provides the drivers, operations support personnel, and bus maintenance. For more details, visit e-tran.org, or to submit feedback, email transitfeedback@elkgrovecity.org. 4
FREE Tire Disposal Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center | 9255 Disposal Lane July 7–10 | August 11–14 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, call 916-627-3232 or visit elkgrovecity.org/recycle.
Night to Unite in the Fight Against Crime 35th Annual National Night Out Tuesday, August 6 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Share in the community camaraderie as neighborhoods throughout Elk Grove join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for this annual crime prevention event. Take a stand and show that crime will not be tolerated—lock your doors, turn on your outside lights, and join your neighbors, police officers, and firefighters. To find out if your neighborhood is hosting a special event or to register your block party, contact the Elk Grove Police Department Crime Prevention Officers at 916-478-8122 or cprevention@ElkGrovePD.org.
INSIDE: Page 2 • Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide • Disposal Options for Medications and Sharps
For details, visit elkgrovecity.org/mcf.
Same Elk Grove Routes, Schedules, and Fares Improved Reliability
July–August 2019 / Volume 19 / Issue 4
New Animal Shelter Opening Soon!
With construction near completion, Elk Grove will soon have its own facility to house escaped or abandoned animals. Located at 9150 Union Park Way, the shelter will have the capacity to house 56 cats and 66 dogs and will also provide space for small animals such as rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds, and reptiles. The facility will phase the startup of its operations, housing lost and stray pets beginning in July and offering low-cost spay and neuter services, licensing, and free microchip services after September. The shelter will also have a multipurpose room to host birthday parties, fundraising events, and community meetings. For details on the grand opening celebration, operating hours, and other information, visit elkgrovecity.org.
elkgrovecity.org
Page 3 • Honor Those Who Help Others • Fairytale by the Lake • Lowering the BOOM: City Continues Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks • Elk Grove Unified School District Welcomes Students Back to School! Page 4 • August is Diversity Awareness Month • Same Elk Grove Routes, Schedules, and Fares, Improved Reliability • FREE Tire Disposal