City of Elk Grove NEWSLETTER
City of Elk Grove 8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758
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NEWSLETTER
8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758 (916) 478-2206 elkgrovecity.org Kristyn Nelson Public Affairs Manager knelson@elkgrovecity.org Lupe Murrietta Graphic Designer lmurrietta@elkgrovecity.org
Elk Grove Postal Resident
City of Elk Grove
March–April 2017 / Volume 17 / Issue 2
SCAN ME with your smart phone for up-to-date information
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.
Vintage Trailer Show and Antique Flea Market
Saturday, March 18 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Old Town Plaza | 9615 Railroad Street
Saturday, April 29 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. City Hall | 8401 Laguna Palms Way
Take your old mattress and box springs to City Hall during the Free Mattress Recycling Collection Event—open to all county residents. For more information, call 627-3229 or visit www.byebyemattress.com.
Grand Victorian Garden Tea Saturday, May 13 | Seating at 3 p.m. 9441 East Stockton Blvd
Treat Mom!
Enjoy a lovely afternoon with mom sipping tea and eating finger sandwiches in the historic ambiance of the Elk Grove House and Stage Stop Museum garden. Seating is limited. Tickets are $40 per person and may be purchased by calling Annaclare at 686-8238 or visiting www.elkgrovehistoricalsociety.com/teatickets.
Garden Plant Sale
Check out restored vintage trailers and campers, and shop dozens of vendors for 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. For additional information, call 714-0619 or visit www.thereddoorelkgrove.com.
Saturday, April 8 | 9 a.m. to noon Elk Grove Community Garden 10025 Hampton Oak Dr.
Start your tomato and vegetable garden for just $1 to $2 a plant. Herbs, flowers and succulents are also for sale. For more information about this and other events and classes, visit www.elkgrovecommunitygarden.org.
Celebrate Spring!
Breakfast with the Bunny and Spring Eggstravaganza Saturday, April 15 Elk Grove Regional Park | 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Rd
13th Annual Taste of Elk Grove
Saturday, April 22 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation Building 9040 High Tech Court, Elk Grove Enjoy an evening of food, wine, beer, raffle, silent auction and entertainment. General admission is $50. Private Reserve tickets are $60. Proceeds from the event benefit local charities and community projects. Visit lagunasunriserotary.org.
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New Community Identity Initiative Kicks Off
Hop out of bed, grab your basket, and have some springtime fun! Begin by eating pancakes with the Easter Bunny in the Pavilion. Hop over to Rotary Grove for an egg hunt, carnival games, bouncers, petting zoo, and more! Admission is free. Breakfast seating begins at 8 a.m. and festivities end at 4 p.m. Breakfast is $5 per person in advance or $7 at the door, $1 for children 2 and under. For more details, visit www.yourcsd.com.
Pitch in for Community Day of Service Saturday, April 22 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pitch in and help the CSD, JustServe, community groups, and residents clean and beautify our community parks during the CSD JustServe Community Day of Service. A little bit of your time goes a long way in helping to maintain our quality of life. Sign up to volunteer at www.yourcsd.com.
Residents, community groups, and neighborhood associations are partnering with the City’s Code Enforcement staff for its annual Spring Cleaning program. Volunteers and Code Enforcement staff will visit every street in our city to identify and address blight, nuisances, and safety hazards. Those in violation will receive information on the steps needed to be compliant with the City’s codes and ordinances. These actions, along with community awareness and involvement, help to preserve our quality of life—making Elk Grove a great place to live, work and play.
Elk Grove’s Community Identity Initiative seeks your input through interviews, focus groups, and online surveys to help define what makes our city a great place to work, play, and live. Information will be gathered over the next few months, and used by Visit Elk Grove, the City of Elk Grove, in collaboration with the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce, to identify themes and ultimately develop our unique identity. The goal of this initiative will help us attract visitors and new businesses while leaving a permanent impression in people’s minds—a memorable identity is key to ensuring future economic vitality.
Visit www.elkgrovecity.org/code-enforcement for details on how to volunteer or report issues in your area.
Find out how you can participate, visit www.brandelkgrove.com.
Spring Into Action!
Program Aims to Keep Elk Grove Clean CODE ORCEMENT ENF
How Low Can You Go?
INSIDE:
Check your overgrowth.
Being able to touch a tree branch or its leaves while standing on the sidewalk is a code violation (Elk Grove Municipal Code 16.18.1130). To be in compliance, trim tree limbs no lower than 10 feet over the sidewalk and no lower than 13 feet over the street (if they extend over the street). Also, remember to trim all bushes back to the edge of the sidewalk.
13 Ft. 10 Ft.
between branch and street
between branch and sidewalk
elkgrovecity.org
Page 2 • Making an Impact • Be the Bridge • Distracted Driving Awareness Month • 6th Annual Running of the Elk • Elk Grove Gauntlet Fitness Challenge
Improvements to Old Town Plaza
Visitors to the Old Town Plaza will soon find relief as crews begin constructing a restroom building this spring. Additional improvements include leveling the existing pavement and minor landscape and sidewalk improvements, which are targeted for completion at the end of June. Future plans for the 4.4-acre site, located at Elk Grove Boulevard and Railroad Street, will include a new pavilion, landscaping, and parking lot, which will be constructed once additional funding is identified. Project drawings and information is available by visiting www.elkgrovecity.org/otp.
Page 3 • Residents Power Elk Grove’s Turn on a World Stage • 2017 State of the City Address • Kids Ninja Warrior and Healthy Family Fest • Elk Grove Sports Mania Page 4 • bye bye mattress • Grand Victorian Garden Tea • 13th Annual Taste of Elk Grove • 4th Annual Vintage Trailer Show and Antique Market • Garden Plant Sale • Celebrate Spring! • Pitch in for Community Day of Service
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The City is seeking active community members who want to help foster greater understanding between the police, the City, and the community they serve. Community Ambassadors serve as a direct point of communication with residents and help create awareness of resources, events, and opportunities within our community. For more information about this exciting initiative, including how to join the team, please visit www.elkgrovepd.org/volunteer or contact Gabrielle Flynn, Police Volunteer Coordinator at 627-3708 or gflynn@elkgrovepd.org.
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Eating and drinking, applying makeup, attending to or disciplining children, adjusting vehicle controls, texting, and talking on the phone are distractions when driving. These distractions can result in fatal consequences. Use this month as an opportunity to focus on one task while operating your vehicle—driving. Think twice before multitasking, otherwise, you put yourself, your passengers, and everyone on and around the road at serious risk. For more information, visit www.yourcsd.com/223.
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Making itsRyde debut in Elk Grove on May 13, the City will host the Stage Walnut 3 start of the Amgen Breakaway from Heart Disease Women’s Race 220 Grove Empowered with SRAM. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to Thornton Howard Landing serve as course marshals and other supporting roles for the Lifestyle Walnut Grove Rd Festival taking place at Elk Grove Regional Park. Join Team EG in River Rd collaboration with Cosumnes Community Services District, and Visit Tree Elk Grove to 160 show our guestsEagle some local hospitality. Fans and visitors will gather in Elk Grove to cheer on more than 120 professional riders 5 from 40 Isleton teamsRdas they make their way along the 73-mile leg traveling from Elk Grove, along the Delta, to the finish in Sacramento.
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First Saturday Art Reception Saturday, March 4 and April 1 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Elk Grove Fine Arts Center elkgrovefineartscenter.org
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EVENTS Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon Laguna Gateway Shopping Center (at Big Horn Blvd. and Laguna Blvd.) california-grown.com Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Old Town Plaza www.Ilovemyfarmersmarket.com
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Volunteers Needed for the Amgen Tour of California 160 Franklin Blvd Women’s Race Stage 3 Start in Elk Grove
Historic Preservation Committee March 13, April 10 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
Committee for the Arts March 16, April 20 6:30 p.m. City Hall – 8380 Laguna Palms, Suite 100
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Trails Committee March 20, April 17 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
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2017 State of the City Address Thursday, March 30 | 6 p.m. The Falls Event Center | 8280 Elk Grove Blvd. Join City government and business leaders at this annual Chamber of Commerce event. Mayor Ly will deliver his inaugural State of the City Address reflecting on the City’s diversity and Elk Grove’s continuing commitment to the American dream.
Tickets can be purchased through the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce by visiting www.elkgroveca.com or call 691-3760. Space is limited. Can’t attend the event? Visit www.elkgrovecity.org on March 30 at 7:15 p.m. to watch a live broadcast of the Mayor’s address.
Have Some Fun While Being Active
No matter your age or fitness level, these upcoming events make it easy and fun to be active!
Sunday, April 2 8260 Long Leaf Drive (Start and Finish)
Saturday, April 29 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Elk Grove Regional Park
Cheer on your favorite runner or join the 5K,10K, or Kids’ Fun Run during the Running of the Elk. Afterwards hang around for some post-race food and entertainment. Your participation supports the Elk Grove Youth Sports Foundation. Register today, visit www.runningoftheelkhalf.com.
Cheer on your little ninja (age 6-12) while they conquer the inflatable obstacle course. Check out a BMX Bike Stunt Show and enjoy interactive booths, inflatables and entertainment. Space is limited, register today! Cost is $20 per ninja, the Healthy Family Fest is FREE. Visit www.yourcsd.com for more details.
Saturday, April 15 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Hall | Laguna Palms Way
Sunday, April 30 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pleasant Grove High School
Get your team together and register for this one-day fitness challenge and competition. In this strongman-like tournament teams of two compete to take home the title. Spectators can support their favorite team or check out the attractions which include a challenge zone, athlete area, kid’s corner, vendor row, food trucks, music and more. Sign up to compete at www.elkgrovecity.org/elkgrovegauntlet.
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Get in the game at this amateur sports tournament designed to promote exercise and positive competition among teens ages 13-19. To learn more and to sign up your team visit www.elkgrovecity.org/youth-commission.
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 478-2200 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 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 Steven Detrick sdetrick@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Patrick Hume phume@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Darren Suen dsuen@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Stephanie Nguyen 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
NEWSLETTER
8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758 (916) 478-2206 elkgrovecity.org Kristyn Nelson Public Affairs Manager knelson@elkgrovecity.org Lupe Murrietta Graphic Designer lmurrietta@elkgrovecity.org
Elk Grove Postal Resident
City of Elk Grove
March–April 2017 / Volume 17 / Issue 2
SCAN ME with your smart phone for up-to-date information
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.
Vintage Trailer Show and Antique Flea Market
Saturday, March 18 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Old Town Plaza | 9615 Railroad Street
Saturday, April 29 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. City Hall | 8401 Laguna Palms Way
Take your old mattress and box springs to City Hall during the Free Mattress Recycling Collection Event—open to all county residents. For more information, call 627-3229 or visit www.byebyemattress.com.
Grand Victorian Garden Tea Saturday, May 13 | Seating at 3 p.m. 9441 East Stockton Blvd
Treat Mom!
Enjoy a lovely afternoon with mom sipping tea and eating finger sandwiches in the historic ambiance of the Elk Grove House and Stage Stop Museum garden. Seating is limited. Tickets are $40 per person and may be purchased by calling Annaclare at 686-8238 or visiting www.elkgrovehistoricalsociety.com/teatickets.
Garden Plant Sale
Check out restored vintage trailers and campers, and shop dozens of vendors for 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. For additional information, call 714-0619 or visit www.thereddoorelkgrove.com.
Saturday, April 8 | 9 a.m. to noon Elk Grove Community Garden 10025 Hampton Oak Dr.
Start your tomato and vegetable garden for just $1 to $2 a plant. Herbs, flowers and succulents are also for sale. For more information about this and other events and classes, visit www.elkgrovecommunitygarden.org.
Celebrate Spring!
Breakfast with the Bunny and Spring Eggstravaganza Saturday, April 15 Elk Grove Regional Park | 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Rd
13th Annual Taste of Elk Grove
Saturday, April 22 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation Building 9040 High Tech Court, Elk Grove Enjoy an evening of food, wine, beer, raffle, silent auction and entertainment. General admission is $50. Private Reserve tickets are $60. Proceeds from the event benefit local charities and community projects. Visit lagunasunriserotary.org.
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New Community Identity Initiative Kicks Off
Hop out of bed, grab your basket, and have some springtime fun! Begin by eating pancakes with the Easter Bunny in the Pavilion. Hop over to Rotary Grove for an egg hunt, carnival games, bouncers, petting zoo, and more! Admission is free. Breakfast seating begins at 8 a.m. and festivities end at 4 p.m. Breakfast is $5 per person in advance or $7 at the door, $1 for children 2 and under. For more details, visit www.yourcsd.com.
Pitch in for Community Day of Service Saturday, April 22 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pitch in and help the CSD, JustServe, community groups, and residents clean and beautify our community parks during the CSD JustServe Community Day of Service. A little bit of your time goes a long way in helping to maintain our quality of life. Sign up to volunteer at www.yourcsd.com.
Residents, community groups, and neighborhood associations are partnering with the City’s Code Enforcement staff for its annual Spring Cleaning program. Volunteers and Code Enforcement staff will visit every street in our city to identify and address blight, nuisances, and safety hazards. Those in violation will receive information on the steps needed to be compliant with the City’s codes and ordinances. These actions, along with community awareness and involvement, help to preserve our quality of life—making Elk Grove a great place to live, work and play.
Elk Grove’s Community Identity Initiative seeks your input through interviews, focus groups, and online surveys to help define what makes our city a great place to work, play, and live. Information will be gathered over the next few months, and used by Visit Elk Grove, the City of Elk Grove, in collaboration with the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce, to identify themes and ultimately develop our unique identity. The goal of this initiative will help us attract visitors and new businesses while leaving a permanent impression in people’s minds—a memorable identity is key to ensuring future economic vitality.
Visit www.elkgrovecity.org/code-enforcement for details on how to volunteer or report issues in your area.
Find out how you can participate, visit www.brandelkgrove.com.
Spring Into Action!
Program Aims to Keep Elk Grove Clean CODE ORCEMENT ENF
How Low Can You Go?
INSIDE:
Check your overgrowth.
Being able to touch a tree branch or its leaves while standing on the sidewalk is a code violation (Elk Grove Municipal Code 16.18.1130). To be in compliance, trim tree limbs no lower than 10 feet over the sidewalk and no lower than 13 feet over the street (if they extend over the street). Also, remember to trim all bushes back to the edge of the sidewalk.
13 Ft. 10 Ft.
between branch and street
between branch and sidewalk
elkgrovecity.org
Page 2 • Making an Impact • Be the Bridge • Distracted Driving Awareness Month • 6th Annual Running of the Elk • Elk Grove Gauntlet Fitness Challenge
Improvements to Old Town Plaza
Visitors to the Old Town Plaza will soon find relief as crews begin constructing a restroom building this spring. Additional improvements include leveling the existing pavement and minor landscape and sidewalk improvements, which are targeted for completion at the end of June. Future plans for the 4.4-acre site, located at Elk Grove Boulevard and Railroad Street, will include a new pavilion, landscaping, and parking lot, which will be constructed once additional funding is identified. Project drawings and information is available by visiting www.elkgrovecity.org/otp.
Page 3 • Residents Power Elk Grove’s Turn on a World Stage • 2017 State of the City Address • Kids Ninja Warrior and Healthy Family Fest • Elk Grove Sports Mania Page 4 • bye bye mattress • Grand Victorian Garden Tea • 13th Annual Taste of Elk Grove • 4th Annual Vintage Trailer Show and Antique Market • Garden Plant Sale • Celebrate Spring! • Pitch in for Community Day of Service