City of Elk Grove
March–April 2016 / Volume 16 / Issue 2
NEWSLETTER Register Your Rental and Vacant Properties Do you own a rental property or is your property vacant? Landlords and vacant property owners are required by City ordinance to register their properties. Each registration costs $10 and must be renewed every three years for rental properties and annually for vacant properties. Properties represented by a real estate agent and that have a sign posted with the agent’s contact information are exempt from this requirement. Landlords of rental properties are invited to participate in a seminar that teaches landlord-tenant law, related ordinances, and other relevant information. For class details and other information, or to download the registration form, visit www.elkgrovecity.org/code-enforcement
Looking Good in our Neighborhoods Spring is fast approaching and there will be more opportunities to get outdoors and spruce up your property or complete unfinished tasks. Code Enforcement staff will be using the nice spring weather to partner with residents to perform spring cleaning throughout the city. During the first weeks of spring, Code Enforcement staff and volunteers will be visiting each street in Elk Grove in an effort to observe conditions that cause blight, nuisance, or safety hazards. When these conditions are observed, they will be brought to the attention of the property owner along with information on how to correct it. This program is an opportunity for Code Enforcement to educate the community on issues that affect the quality of life for all residents. You can help keep our neighborhoods looking good by reporting problem areas and nuisances to the Code Enforcement Department at 687-3023 or online at www.elkgrovecity.org/code-enforcement.
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Headphones and Hoverboards—Rules for the Road Obey these two laws to help keep you and our community safe:
Earbuds or Headsets: Keeping your ears open is always a good idea—and it’s the law. Senate Bill 491 makes it unlawful to wear a headset or earphones covering, or earplugs in, resting on, or inserted in, both ears while operating a motor vehicle or a bicycle. This prohibition does not apply to persons operating authorized emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and refuse or waste equipment while wearing a headset or safety earplugs. Hoverboards: Kids under 16 using hoverboards are restricted to private areas, while those 16 and older can venture out on public roadways so long as they obey the law. Operators are required to wear a bicycle helmet, are limited to roads with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less, may not exceed 15 miles per hour, and must ride in the bike lane. It is a crime to operate an electrically motorized board while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A conviction for violating either of these laws is punishable by a fine of up to $250.
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Page 2 • Volunteers in Police Service Open House • 3rd Annual Elk Grove Vintage Trailer Show and Antique Market • Green Gauntlet Fitness Challenge • Good Deed or Good Eats—Why Not Both? Taste of Elk Grove • Shape Your Future—Teen Workshop Page 3 • Celebrate Earth Day with the Library • Step Up to the Mic • 2016 State of the City Luncheon • Elk Grove Greener Gardens Tour • Breakfast with the Bunny • Hop on over to Spring Egg’stravaganza Page 4 • Three Cheers for our Volunteers • General Plan Updates • Turn Trash into Treasure Learn— How to Compost • Tire Disposal Days at the Special Waste Collection Center • Trim Your Waste and You Could Win!
City of Elk
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
City Council March 9, 23; April 27 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Planning Commission March 3, 17; April 7, 21 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Disability Advisory Committee March 16; April 20 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Historic Preservation Committee March 14; April 11 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Multicultural Committee March 15; April 19 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Trails Committee March 21; April 18 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Committee for the Arts March 17; April 21 6:30 p.m. City Hall – 8380 Laguna Palms, Suite 100
Volunteers in Police Service Open House Saturday, April 9 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Council Chambers 8400 Laguna Palms Way
The Elk Grove Police Department invites you to meet our City’s Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS). These volunteers support our police department and our community by providing non-enforcement services such as taking crime reports, performing vacation checks, and patrolling parks in the afternoons—thereby freeing up police officers to concentrate on crime reduction. VIPS are a valuable asset to the police and our community, working every major community event and assisting in nearly every division of the PD. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the VIPS who serve you, and learn more about the dozens of programs to which the VIPS contribute. For additional information or questions regarding VIPS services and programs, or to apply as a volunteer, contact Gabrielle Flynn at 627-3708 or gflynn@elkgrovepd.org
Youth Commission March 8; April 12 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
First Saturday Art Reception Saturday, March 5 and April 2 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Elk Grove Fine Arts Center Food Truck Mania Wednesday, March 2 and April 6 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Old Town Saturday, March 19 and April 16 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Morse Park Peace Forum Thursday, March 10 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Cosumnes River College, Winn Center Call 296-5906
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3rd Annual Elk Grove Vintage Trailer Show and Antique Market Saturday, March 19 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Old Town Plaza | 9615 Railroad Street
Enjoy an up-close look at restored vintage trailers and campers, and shop dozens of vendors for treasured antiques, collectibles, and vintage and flea market finds. Food will also be available for purchase. Entrance fee is $5 per person, children 16 and under are free. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Elk Grove Historical Society. If raining, the event will be postponed to March 26.
Saturday, April 16 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation Building 9040 High Tech Court, Elk Grove As you sample food and drink from more than 60 local restaurants, wineries, and breweries you’ll be doing a good deed. Proceeds from this event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Laguna Sunrise, help support local charities and community projects. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit www.lagunasunriserotary.org
For additional information, call 714-0619 or visit www.thereddoorelkgrove.com
5th Annual Running of the Elk Sunday, April 3 7:30 a.m. Longleaf Drive Sign up at runningoftheelkhalf.com CSD JustServe Community Day of Service Saturday, April 23 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up at yourcsd.com Pet Adoption Events Sunday, March 27 and April 24 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Petco (7715 Laguna Blvd.)
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Good Deed or Good Eats— Why Not Both? Taste of Elk Grove
EVENTS Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon Laguna Gateway Shopping Center (at Big Horn Blvd. and Laguna Blvd.)
Celebrate Earth
Saturday, April 16 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wackford Community Complex | Ballroom 9014 Bruceville Road Elk Grove’s Youth Commission invites all youth aged 13 to 18 to a FREE event to help youth prepare for the future. Youth will walk away with skills and information that will impact their future. The program will include speakers and information on preparing for college, scholarship searching, banking workshops, resume building, and filling out job applications. To register for this event and for event details, please visit www.elkgrovecity.org/youth-commission
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Step Up to the Mic Open Auditions for Teen Idol 2016 Now through March 18
WIN CASH!
Elk Grove and Sacramento area students in grades 7-12 with vocal talents can win cash prizes of up to $1,000 and opportunities to perform in community events! Amateur (nonprofessional/unpaid) soloists, duets, and groups can register to audition at www.teencenterusa.org. Don’t miss some of the best local talent—check out the semifinals on April 1 and the finals on April 8 as area kids compete to win! Admission is $5 per person at semi-finals and $10 at finals, kids 6 and under are free. All proceeds benefit Teen Center USA.
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For more information about this Teen Center USA Elk Grove event, visit www.teencenterusa.org or email tcusaeg@frontier.com Event is sponsored by Laguna Sunrise Rotary of Elk Grove and the City of Elk Grove.
Events
2016 State of the City Luncheon
Friday, March 25 The Falls Event Center | 8280 Elk Grove Blvd. It’s time to reflect on the achievements of our community, review the state of Elk Grove’s economy, and prepare for our future. Join City government and business leaders at this annual Chamber event.
Elk Grove Greener Gardens Tour
Breakfast with the Bunny
Hop on over to Spring Egg’stravaganza
Saturday, April 23
Making your outdoor space “greener” and more drought friendly is easy when you have the right tools and Tickets can be purchased through the Elk Grove Chamber inspiration—and it’s all right here in Elk Grove! Don’t miss this FREE event where you can tour several private gardens of Commerce—just visit elkgroveca.com or call throughout the city and confer with industry experts. You’re 691-3760. Space is limited. sure to walk away with ideas for your next outdoor project. Can’t attend the event? Visit www.elkgrovecity.org For more information, visit on March 25 at noon to watch the live broadcast. www.elkgrovegreenergardens.org
Saturday, March 26 Elk Grove Regional Park (Pavilion) 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road Fuel up before the activities--enjoy a pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Seating is limited, so register early. Seating times are 8, 9, and 10 in the morning. The cost is $5 in advance ($7 at the door), children 2 and under are $1. For reservations, call 405-5300 or 405-5600. Event co-sponsored by the Pride of Laguna Creek Lions Club.
Saturday, March 26 | 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Elk Grove Regional Park (Rotary Grove) 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road
Celebrate spring with an egg hunt, carnival games, bouncers, petting zoo, the Easter Bunny, and more! Some activities have a minimal fee. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, visit www.yourcsd.com
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 City Clerk 478-3635 City Council 478-2201 City Hall 691-2489 City Manager 478-2201 Code Enforcement 687-3023 Cosumnes Community Services District - Administration 405-7150 - Fire Department (Non-Emergency) 405-7100 - Parks and Recreation 405-5300 - Laguna Town Hall 684-7550 - Wackford Complex 405-5600 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 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 Gary Davis gdavis@elkgrovecity.org Vice Mayor Steve Ly SteveLy@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Steven Detrick sdetrick@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Patrick Hume phume@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Darren Suen dsuen@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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Three Cheers for our Volunteers
Cheers to all volunteers who have made a difference in Elk Grove! The volunteers below were selected among 18 nominees for the 2015 Volunteer Award and their outstanding service to our community. Any individual, group, business, agency, or organization whose volunteer activities directly benefit the Elk Grove community was eligible. The awards were presented at the December 9 City Council meeting.
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Turn Trash into Treasure Learn How to Compost
Saturday, April 2 | 10 a.m. to noon Elk Grove Community Garden 10025 Hampton Oak Drive Register by calling Republic Services at 669-6868. Deadline to register is March 31.
Residents, Neighborhoods and Community Groups Winner – Lee Salo Social & Community Services Winner – Angela Spease Honorable Mention – Rodney Blackwell
For more information, visit elkgrovecommunitygarden.org Annual Plant Sale at the Elk Grove Community Garden April 9 | 9 a.m. to noon
Tire Disposal Days at the Special Waste Collection Center 9255 Disposal Lane March 6–9 April 10–13
Sunday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CITY OF ELK GROVE
Arts, Culture and Heritage Winner – Elk Grove Quilt Guild Honorable Mention – Elk Grove Community Band Sports & Recreation Winner – Steve Abrams Service, Organizations & Groups Winner – Rotary Club of Laguna Sunrise Young Volunteer of the Year Winner – Cindy Lam Honorable Mention - Jose Gonzalez Jr.
During the month of March, Republic Services employees* will randomly select residential recycle carts throughout the city and check their contents. The first 12 households whose carts are free of contaminants (i.e., trash) will be awarded a $100 gift card. To be eligible, accounts must be current and in good standing. Winners will be invited to attend a City Council Meeting in April, where they will be recognized for their recycling efforts, awarded the $100 gift card, and entered into a drawing to win the grand prize—a $200 gift card! For questions or official rules, visit egtrashrecycleservices.org or call Annah Rulon at 669-6868.
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* Republic Services employees performing the bin audit will be easily identifiable as a Republic Services employee.
Special Waste Collection Center will be closed on Sunday, March 27 For more information, visit egtrashrecycleservices.org or call 627-3232.