City of Elk Grove NEWSLETTER
City of Elk Grove 8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758
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City of Elk Grove
8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758 (916) 478-2206 elkgrovecity.org Kristyn Laurence Public Affairs Manager klaurence@elkgrovecity.org Lupe Murrietta Graphics & Multimedia Program Manager lmurrietta@elkgrovecity.org
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Committee Spotlight
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Citizen input is vital to how our city operates. Nearly 100 volunteers serve on committees and commissions to advise the City on issues as well as contribute ideas to help make our city a great place to live, work, and play. Let’s take a look at our Trails Committee: O • G ET M
Trails Committee members appointed by the Mayor (with approval of the City Council) include from left to right, Mark Doty (Vice Chair), Sharon Anderson, Mark Mendenhall (Chair), Deana Donohue, and Erika Smith.
Happy Trails to You
Volunteers help lead efforts to protect, enhance, and expand this amazing resource
Meetings held 3rd Monday of each month 6 p.m. City Hall
Fully integrated with Elk Grove’s network of bike lanes, Elk Grove’s 28 additional miles of trails take you through open spaces, greenbelts, creekways, and wildlife habitat while also connecting you to award-winning parks, schools, neighborhoods, and retail centers. Our five-member Trails Committee provides high-level advice to the City Council and staff on the many different issues affecting the trail system. The main way the committee provides its input is by being a “trails-focused” voice in a variety of different proceedings. A few examples include: • Reviewing plans and projects for their impact on the trail system • Providing advice to the City Council on priorities for future trail and bikeway initiatives • Serving as a liaison between the city and developers on how best to incorporate trail elements into their projects For more information, visit elkgrovecity.org and click on the Commissions and Committees link under the City Hall tab.
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May is Bike Month! Download the Elk Grove Bike Map at elkgrovecity.org/trails-committee and hit the trails.
May–June 2019 / Volume 19 / Issue 3
NEWSLETTER Countdown to Splashdown!
Elk Grove Aquatics Center Grand Opening Saturday, May 25 | 10 a.m. Ribbon Cutting | 9701 Big Horn Boulevard
Make a splash while celebrating the much-anticipated grand opening of the Elk Grove Aquatics Center. Festivities include a ribbon cutting ceremony, free swimming, raffle prizes, games for the kids, and more! Join in the fun and explore the new facility, featuring a 50 meter pool, fitness and instructional pool, a lazy river, and two 30-foot slides! But the fun doesn’t stop there—the Aquatics Center offers swim lessons, pool parties, and other activities throughout the summer. For a full listing of activities and details, visit yourcsd.com.
Cone Zone A Smoother Ride is Coming on Bond Road
Pavement repairs on Bond Road between Elk Grove-Florin Road and East Stockton Boulevard will begin this summer. Expect travel delays or plan alternate routes. Roadwork is expected to be complete this fall.
Grants Allow Transportation Infrastructure to Move Forward
A total of $9 million in grant awards combined with local funds will allow design work to begin soon on the following projects: • Improvements to Elk Grove Boulevard between School Street and Waterman Boulevard • Pavement rehabilitation of Lewis Stein Road and West Stockton Boulevard • Addition of right-turn lane on Laguna Boulevard at West Stockton Boulevard • Signal and intersection modifications at various city locations • Improvements to Elk Grove Creek Trail • Pedestrian crossing upgrades at four locations: - Laguna Park Drive - Adobe Springs Way - Bertwin Way - Stonebrook Drive • Guardrail replacement at four locations: - Bruceville Road at Laguna Creek Bridge - Sheldon Road at Laguna Creek Bridge - Waterman Road at Laguna Creek Bridge - Grant Line Road at Deer Creek Tributary Bridge Project and construction plans as well as detour information for these and other projects are available on social media and by visiting elkgrovecity.org.
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Unclaimed Cash—More Change Than You’ll Find in Your Couch Cushions! The City may owe you some money!
Find out if you have unclaimed refunds or property by visiting the new Unclaimed Property page at elkgrovecity.org/unclaimedproperty. For questions or more information, contact Jude Kennedy in the Finance Department at 916-627-3449 or jkennedy@elkgrovecity.org.
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Page 2 • Tacos and Test Drives! SMUD Electric Ride and Drive • One Person’s Junk is Another Person’s Joy • School District Recruiting for Hundreds of Positions • Last Chance to Get Your FREE Oil Filter • Tire Recycling Days at the Special Waste Collection Center • Big Truck Day Page 3 • Planning a Block Party this Summer? Don’t Forget Your Permit • Elk Grove Studio Stroll • Doing Good and Eating Great Never Goes Out of Style • Sip, Savor…Celebrate • Big Day of Giving Page 4 • Committee Spotlight Happy Trails to You • Cone Zone • Unclaimed Cash–More Change Than You’ll Find in Your Couch Cushions!
City of Elk Grove NEWSLETTER
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
City Council May 8, 22; June 12, 26 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Planning Commission May 2, 16; June 6, 20 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Arts Commission May 16; June 20 6:30 p.m. City Hall – 8380 Building, Suite 100 Disability Advisory Committee May 15; June TBD 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Historic Preservation Committee May 13; June 10 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Multicultural Committee May 21; June 18 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Trails Committee May 20; June 17 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Youth Commission May 14 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
One Person’s Junk is Another Person’s Joy NEW Citywide Garage Sale Sunday, June 23 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Old Town Plaza
Make money from your decluttered cast-offs, or maybe make that perfect find that sparks your joy during the largest community garage sale of the year. It’s free to attend, and a 10 ft x 10 ft booth space is only $15. Sellers will need to bring their own tables and canopies along with whatever treasures they’re looking to sell. This is not a craft fair or event for commercial vendors. Items sold should be of a “garage sale” nature only. Please use good judgment on items sold as this is a family event. NO firearms, explosives, pornography, etc., may be sold. Any commercial vendors or vendors selling inappropriate items will be asked to leave.
EVENTS
Movie in the Park, featuring The Lego Movie FREE! Friday, June 7 | 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Elk Grove Park – near Rotary Grove | yourcsd.com Regional Safety Day Saturday, June 8 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Elk Grove Regional Park | yourcsd.com Comedy Under the Stars Friday, June 14 | 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Laguna Town Hall | yourcsd.com Concert in the Park Saturday, June 22 | 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Elk Grove Regional Park | yourcsd.com
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School District Recruiting for Hundreds of Positions Thursday, June 6 | 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Joseph Kerr Middle School | 8865 Elk Grove Boulevard
E G U S D
Are you a potential candidate for Paraeducator, Bus Driver, Custodial/Maintenance Worker, or Food Service Worker? Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) is eagerly looking for candidates to fill up to 250 positions for the next school year. As part of this hiring effort, the district will be holding this recruitment fair on June 6. For more information and to register for the event, visit egusd.net/job-fair.
Last Chance to Get Your FREE Oil Filter Saturday, May 18 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. O’Reilly Auto Parts | 8751 Elk Grove Boulevard
Win Prizes! $50 Gift Cards, Oil Change Kit
Bring in a used oil filter and receive a new one FREE during the final oil filter exchange event of the year. Hosted by the City of Elk Grove and funded by a grant from CalRecycle, this event also gives you the chance to win prizes, enjoy free food from Chando’s Tacos, and be entertained by 99.9 La Tricolor! For more information, call 916-478-2289 or visit elkgrovecity.org/recyclemyoilfilter. Exchanges are limited to two per person. Not for use by commercial automotive maintenance or repair facilities.
Tire Recycling Days at the Special Waste Collection Center 9255 Disposal Lane | May 5–8 and June 9–12 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 916-627-3232 or visit elkgrovecity.org/tires.
Elk Grove Studio Stroll 8th Annual Art Tour | Saturday, June 8 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tour the studios of local artists during the 8th Annual Art Tour. Multiple local artists will open their workshops, allowing participants an intimate glimpse into their creative space, an opportunity to view many different types of art, and the chance to discuss the ideas and process with the artists themselves. Pick up a tour map at the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center (9683 Elk Grove-Florin Road) to start your free self-guided tour. For more information, visit elkgrovefineartscenter.org, call 916-685-5992, or Facebook – Elk Grove Fine Arts Center.
Doing Good and Eating Great Never Goes Out of Style Bounty on the Boulevard is Back | Sunday, June 9 | 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Old Town Plaza
This year’s group of renowned chefs for Bounty on the Boulevard will team up to provide attendees with savory cuisine that pleases the palate as much as the event’s purpose warms CLI INE C C the heart. Leading efforts in the kitchen will be Bret Bohlmann of Boulevard Bistro, along VA with fellow masters from the Sheldon Inn Restaurant & Bar, Umai Bar & Grill, and Cosumnes Oaks High School Culinary Arts. Your $150 contribution will not only fill your belly but also benefit local youth pursuing higher education. Hosted by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, this is one meal you won’t want to miss! For more information, visit elkgroversf.org. CINE CLI VAC
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Senior Day in the Park Wednesday, May 29 | 9 a.m. to Noon Beeman Park | thesceg.com
For more information or to sign up as a seller, visit elkgrovecity.org/communitygaragesale or contact Trisha at tleong@elkgrovecity.org or 916-627-3460.
For more information, visit elkgrovecity.org or call 916-478-2256.
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Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 27 | 10 a.m. to Noon Historic Elk Grove Cemetery | egccd.com
If you’re throwing a block party—whether you’re closing a public street or just limiting access—a Street Use Permit is required. Permit applications are available online and require a $50 processing fee. But plan ahead—application review and processing can take up to 30 calendar days. Gather your neighbors and start planning your barbecues, potlucks, and fireworks shows!
Take a ride in one of the latest electric vehicles on the market during the SMUD Drive Electric Ride and Drive event. Participants will have the opportunity to test drive electric vehicles (EVs) from BMW, Chevy, Nissan, Honda, Toyota, and more! Take a test drive and receive a lunch voucher (restrictions apply). Learn more about EVs by attending an EV101 Workshop (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.), or by visiting the large showcase of privately owned EVs. Presented by SMUD, the event is free to attend. Food will also be available for purchase onsite. Kids will enjoy FREE face painting. Space is limited, so register at SmudRideandDriveEG.eventbrite.com.
Memorial Day May 27 – City Hall Closed
Elk Grove Taco Fiesta Saturday, May 11 | Noon to 7 p.m. Old Town Plaza | elkgrovetacofiesta.com
Planning a Block Party this Summer? Don’t Forget Your Permit
SMUD Drive Electric Ride and Drive. Test Drives and Tacos! Saturday, June 8 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Elk Grove City Hall
CITY HOLIDAYS
Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon Laguna Gateway Shopping Center (at Big Horn Blvd. and Laguna Blvd.) california-grown.com First Saturday Art Reception Saturdays, May 4 and June 1 | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Elk Grove Fine Arts Center NEW location: 9683 Elk Grove-Florin Road elkgrovefineartscenter.org Food Truck Mania/May 1 Bike ‘n Bite Wednesday, May 1 and June 5 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Old Town Plaza sactomofo.com 62nd Annual Western Festival and BBQ Championship May 3–5 | Elk Grove Regional Park elkgrovewesternfestival.org Date Night Movie in the Park, featuring Crazy, Stupid, Love FREE! Thursday, May 9 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Laguna Town Hall | yourcsd.com
WHO TO CALL
Join Us for a FREE Pet Vaccination Clinic Saturday, May 18 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Parking Lot next to 8220 Longleaf Dr.
Vaccinate your pet without leaving the car! Free vaccinations and microchipping available for dogs and cats with proof of Elk Grove residency, while supplies last. Some restrictions apply. Visit elkgrovecity.org for details.
Join the Annual Giving Movement
Take the time on May 2, or any day, to visit www.bigdayofgiving.org to find out more about what Elk Grove’s non-profits do for our community—and please give what you can.
Sip, Savor…Celebrate Annual Tea Fundraiser is an Elk Grove Favorite Saturday, May 11 | 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Elk Grove History Museum | 9941 E. Stockton Boulevard
Sipping fine tea while sampling delicious goodies is what this charitable tradition is all about, especially when sharing it with someone special. Guests at this perennially sold-out fundraiser enjoy a tea luncheon, door prizes, and the chance to win raffle prizes and awards for best-themed table, hat, and ensemble—all while benefiting the Elk Grove Historical Society. Tickets are $40 per person. For more information and to reserve your seat, visit elkgrovehistoricalsociety.com.
Wednesday, May 22 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Laguna Reserve MarketPlace 10044 Bruceville Road
Kids 2 to 6 years old will delight in their chance to honk the horn on a bus and get behind the wheel of a garbage truck during this ultimate pretend play adventure. Celebrate National Public Works Week with the City of Elk Grove at this year’s Big Truck Day. Playing with large machinery isn’t the only attraction of this FREE event. Other activities include digging in the sand, playing with giant bubbles, and learning about all of the vehicles involved in maintaining a city. For details, visit elkgrovecity.org.
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 May 8, 22; June 12, 26 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Planning Commission May 2, 16; June 6, 20 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Arts Commission May 16; June 20 6:30 p.m. City Hall – 8380 Building, Suite 100 Disability Advisory Committee May 15; June TBD 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Historic Preservation Committee May 13; June 10 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Multicultural Committee May 21; June 18 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Trails Committee May 20; June 17 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Youth Commission May 14 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
One Person’s Junk is Another Person’s Joy NEW Citywide Garage Sale Sunday, June 23 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Old Town Plaza
Make money from your decluttered cast-offs, or maybe make that perfect find that sparks your joy during the largest community garage sale of the year. It’s free to attend, and a 10 ft x 10 ft booth space is only $15. Sellers will need to bring their own tables and canopies along with whatever treasures they’re looking to sell. This is not a craft fair or event for commercial vendors. Items sold should be of a “garage sale” nature only. Please use good judgment on items sold as this is a family event. NO firearms, explosives, pornography, etc., may be sold. Any commercial vendors or vendors selling inappropriate items will be asked to leave.
EVENTS
Movie in the Park, featuring The Lego Movie FREE! Friday, June 7 | 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Elk Grove Park – near Rotary Grove | yourcsd.com Regional Safety Day Saturday, June 8 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Elk Grove Regional Park | yourcsd.com Comedy Under the Stars Friday, June 14 | 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Laguna Town Hall | yourcsd.com Concert in the Park Saturday, June 22 | 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Elk Grove Regional Park | yourcsd.com
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School District Recruiting for Hundreds of Positions Thursday, June 6 | 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Joseph Kerr Middle School | 8865 Elk Grove Boulevard
E G U S D
Are you a potential candidate for Paraeducator, Bus Driver, Custodial/Maintenance Worker, or Food Service Worker? Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) is eagerly looking for candidates to fill up to 250 positions for the next school year. As part of this hiring effort, the district will be holding this recruitment fair on June 6. For more information and to register for the event, visit egusd.net/job-fair.
Last Chance to Get Your FREE Oil Filter Saturday, May 18 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. O’Reilly Auto Parts | 8751 Elk Grove Boulevard
Win Prizes! $50 Gift Cards, Oil Change Kit
Bring in a used oil filter and receive a new one FREE during the final oil filter exchange event of the year. Hosted by the City of Elk Grove and funded by a grant from CalRecycle, this event also gives you the chance to win prizes, enjoy free food from Chando’s Tacos, and be entertained by 99.9 La Tricolor! For more information, call 916-478-2289 or visit elkgrovecity.org/recyclemyoilfilter. Exchanges are limited to two per person. Not for use by commercial automotive maintenance or repair facilities.
Tire Recycling Days at the Special Waste Collection Center 9255 Disposal Lane | May 5–8 and June 9–12 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 916-627-3232 or visit elkgrovecity.org/tires.
Elk Grove Studio Stroll 8th Annual Art Tour | Saturday, June 8 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tour the studios of local artists during the 8th Annual Art Tour. Multiple local artists will open their workshops, allowing participants an intimate glimpse into their creative space, an opportunity to view many different types of art, and the chance to discuss the ideas and process with the artists themselves. Pick up a tour map at the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center (9683 Elk Grove-Florin Road) to start your free self-guided tour. For more information, visit elkgrovefineartscenter.org, call 916-685-5992, or Facebook – Elk Grove Fine Arts Center.
Doing Good and Eating Great Never Goes Out of Style Bounty on the Boulevard is Back | Sunday, June 9 | 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Old Town Plaza
This year’s group of renowned chefs for Bounty on the Boulevard will team up to provide attendees with savory cuisine that pleases the palate as much as the event’s purpose warms CLI INE C C the heart. Leading efforts in the kitchen will be Bret Bohlmann of Boulevard Bistro, along VA with fellow masters from the Sheldon Inn Restaurant & Bar, Umai Bar & Grill, and Cosumnes Oaks High School Culinary Arts. Your $150 contribution will not only fill your belly but also benefit local youth pursuing higher education. Hosted by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, this is one meal you won’t want to miss! For more information, visit elkgroversf.org. CINE CLI VAC
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Senior Day in the Park Wednesday, May 29 | 9 a.m. to Noon Beeman Park | thesceg.com
For more information or to sign up as a seller, visit elkgrovecity.org/communitygaragesale or contact Trisha at tleong@elkgrovecity.org or 916-627-3460.
For more information, visit elkgrovecity.org or call 916-478-2256.
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Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 27 | 10 a.m. to Noon Historic Elk Grove Cemetery | egccd.com
If you’re throwing a block party—whether you’re closing a public street or just limiting access—a Street Use Permit is required. Permit applications are available online and require a $50 processing fee. But plan ahead—application review and processing can take up to 30 calendar days. Gather your neighbors and start planning your barbecues, potlucks, and fireworks shows!
Take a ride in one of the latest electric vehicles on the market during the SMUD Drive Electric Ride and Drive event. Participants will have the opportunity to test drive electric vehicles (EVs) from BMW, Chevy, Nissan, Honda, Toyota, and more! Take a test drive and receive a lunch voucher (restrictions apply). Learn more about EVs by attending an EV101 Workshop (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.), or by visiting the large showcase of privately owned EVs. Presented by SMUD, the event is free to attend. Food will also be available for purchase onsite. Kids will enjoy FREE face painting. Space is limited, so register at SmudRideandDriveEG.eventbrite.com.
Memorial Day May 27 – City Hall Closed
Elk Grove Taco Fiesta Saturday, May 11 | Noon to 7 p.m. Old Town Plaza | elkgrovetacofiesta.com
Planning a Block Party this Summer? Don’t Forget Your Permit
SMUD Drive Electric Ride and Drive. Test Drives and Tacos! Saturday, June 8 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Elk Grove City Hall
CITY HOLIDAYS
Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon Laguna Gateway Shopping Center (at Big Horn Blvd. and Laguna Blvd.) california-grown.com First Saturday Art Reception Saturdays, May 4 and June 1 | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Elk Grove Fine Arts Center NEW location: 9683 Elk Grove-Florin Road elkgrovefineartscenter.org Food Truck Mania/May 1 Bike ‘n Bite Wednesday, May 1 and June 5 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Old Town Plaza sactomofo.com 62nd Annual Western Festival and BBQ Championship May 3–5 | Elk Grove Regional Park elkgrovewesternfestival.org Date Night Movie in the Park, featuring Crazy, Stupid, Love FREE! Thursday, May 9 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Laguna Town Hall | yourcsd.com
WHO TO CALL
Join Us for a FREE Pet Vaccination Clinic Saturday, May 18 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Parking Lot next to 8220 Longleaf Dr.
Vaccinate your pet without leaving the car! Free vaccinations and microchipping available for dogs and cats with proof of Elk Grove residency, while supplies last. Some restrictions apply. Visit elkgrovecity.org for details.
Join the Annual Giving Movement
Take the time on May 2, or any day, to visit www.bigdayofgiving.org to find out more about what Elk Grove’s non-profits do for our community—and please give what you can.
Sip, Savor…Celebrate Annual Tea Fundraiser is an Elk Grove Favorite Saturday, May 11 | 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Elk Grove History Museum | 9941 E. Stockton Boulevard
Sipping fine tea while sampling delicious goodies is what this charitable tradition is all about, especially when sharing it with someone special. Guests at this perennially sold-out fundraiser enjoy a tea luncheon, door prizes, and the chance to win raffle prizes and awards for best-themed table, hat, and ensemble—all while benefiting the Elk Grove Historical Society. Tickets are $40 per person. For more information and to reserve your seat, visit elkgrovehistoricalsociety.com.
Wednesday, May 22 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Laguna Reserve MarketPlace 10044 Bruceville Road
Kids 2 to 6 years old will delight in their chance to honk the horn on a bus and get behind the wheel of a garbage truck during this ultimate pretend play adventure. Celebrate National Public Works Week with the City of Elk Grove at this year’s Big Truck Day. Playing with large machinery isn’t the only attraction of this FREE event. Other activities include digging in the sand, playing with giant bubbles, and learning about all of the vehicles involved in maintaining a city. For details, visit elkgrovecity.org.
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
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City of Elk Grove
8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758 (916) 478-2206 elkgrovecity.org Kristyn Laurence Public Affairs Manager klaurence@elkgrovecity.org Lupe Murrietta Graphics & Multimedia Program Manager lmurrietta@elkgrovecity.org
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Committee Spotlight
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Citizen input is vital to how our city operates. Nearly 100 volunteers serve on committees and commissions to advise the City on issues as well as contribute ideas to help make our city a great place to live, work, and play. Let’s take a look at our Trails Committee: O • G ET M
Trails Committee members appointed by the Mayor (with approval of the City Council) include from left to right, Mark Doty (Vice Chair), Sharon Anderson, Mark Mendenhall (Chair), Deana Donohue, and Erika Smith.
Happy Trails to You
Volunteers help lead efforts to protect, enhance, and expand this amazing resource
Meetings held 3rd Monday of each month 6 p.m. City Hall
Fully integrated with Elk Grove’s network of bike lanes, Elk Grove’s 28 additional miles of trails take you through open spaces, greenbelts, creekways, and wildlife habitat while also connecting you to award-winning parks, schools, neighborhoods, and retail centers. Our five-member Trails Committee provides high-level advice to the City Council and staff on the many different issues affecting the trail system. The main way the committee provides its input is by being a “trails-focused” voice in a variety of different proceedings. A few examples include: • Reviewing plans and projects for their impact on the trail system • Providing advice to the City Council on priorities for future trail and bikeway initiatives • Serving as a liaison between the city and developers on how best to incorporate trail elements into their projects For more information, visit elkgrovecity.org and click on the Commissions and Committees link under the City Hall tab.
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May is Bike Month! Download the Elk Grove Bike Map at elkgrovecity.org/trails-committee and hit the trails.
May–June 2019 / Volume 19 / Issue 3
NEWSLETTER Countdown to Splashdown!
Elk Grove Aquatics Center Grand Opening Saturday, May 25 | 10 a.m. Ribbon Cutting | 9701 Big Horn Boulevard
Make a splash while celebrating the much-anticipated grand opening of the Elk Grove Aquatics Center. Festivities include a ribbon cutting ceremony, free swimming, raffle prizes, games for the kids, and more! Join in the fun and explore the new facility, featuring a 50 meter pool, fitness and instructional pool, a lazy river, and two 30-foot slides! But the fun doesn’t stop there—the Aquatics Center offers swim lessons, pool parties, and other activities throughout the summer. For a full listing of activities and details, visit yourcsd.com.
Cone Zone A Smoother Ride is Coming on Bond Road
Pavement repairs on Bond Road between Elk Grove-Florin Road and East Stockton Boulevard will begin this summer. Expect travel delays or plan alternate routes. Roadwork is expected to be complete this fall.
Grants Allow Transportation Infrastructure to Move Forward
A total of $9 million in grant awards combined with local funds will allow design work to begin soon on the following projects: • Improvements to Elk Grove Boulevard between School Street and Waterman Boulevard • Pavement rehabilitation of Lewis Stein Road and West Stockton Boulevard • Addition of right-turn lane on Laguna Boulevard at West Stockton Boulevard • Signal and intersection modifications at various city locations • Improvements to Elk Grove Creek Trail • Pedestrian crossing upgrades at four locations: - Laguna Park Drive - Adobe Springs Way - Bertwin Way - Stonebrook Drive • Guardrail replacement at four locations: - Bruceville Road at Laguna Creek Bridge - Sheldon Road at Laguna Creek Bridge - Waterman Road at Laguna Creek Bridge - Grant Line Road at Deer Creek Tributary Bridge Project and construction plans as well as detour information for these and other projects are available on social media and by visiting elkgrovecity.org.
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Unclaimed Cash—More Change Than You’ll Find in Your Couch Cushions! The City may owe you some money!
Find out if you have unclaimed refunds or property by visiting the new Unclaimed Property page at elkgrovecity.org/unclaimedproperty. For questions or more information, contact Jude Kennedy in the Finance Department at 916-627-3449 or jkennedy@elkgrovecity.org.
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Page 2 • Tacos and Test Drives! SMUD Electric Ride and Drive • One Person’s Junk is Another Person’s Joy • School District Recruiting for Hundreds of Positions • Last Chance to Get Your FREE Oil Filter • Tire Recycling Days at the Special Waste Collection Center • Big Truck Day Page 3 • Planning a Block Party this Summer? Don’t Forget Your Permit • Elk Grove Studio Stroll • Doing Good and Eating Great Never Goes Out of Style • Sip, Savor…Celebrate • Big Day of Giving Page 4 • Committee Spotlight Happy Trails to You • Cone Zone • Unclaimed Cash–More Change Than You’ll Find in Your Couch Cushions!