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Rocklin Strategic Plan - Adopted Jan 2019
Thank you for your interest in the City of Rocklin’s Strategic Plan.
City leadership is dedicated to providing Rocklin residents with an exceptional quality of life, while maintaining our small-town sense of community. As the chief executive officer of the City, I supervise operations, direct departments and services, and enforce the laws and policies as adopted by the City Council. To help us prudently manage resources and serve the people of Rocklin, the City Council and staff recently updated the City’s strategic plan that guides department operations and projects.
We invite you to review our latest strategic plan, which focuses on five headline goals:
- Maintain and Enhance Rocklin’s Physical Environment – The City’s physical infrastructure meets best-practice standards and represents prudent fiscal management.
- Ensure a Safe and Secure Community – Rocklin is a safe and secure community in which to live, recreate, raise a family and operate a business.
- Promote Economic Vitality - Opportunities in Rocklin result in a healthy economy.
- Promote a Sustainable Community - Strong neighborhoods require a sufficient mix of housing options, responsive police and fire services, and attention to Rocklin’s quality of life.
- Enhanced and Informative City Communications - As a City that works for its residents, our communication must be helpful to those who live, work and visit Rocklin.
Our strategic plan is a “living document” with action plans for each department. It serves as our guide and will be reviewed on a regular basis with City Council. We invite you to stay up to date by engaging in City communications to receive updates, and to attend or review our City Council meetings. More information about City meetings can be found at: https://www.rocklin.ca.us/city-council-agenda-and-minutes.
On behalf of the City and all Rocklin staff, it is a privilege to strive each day to provide the highest level of service to residents and businesses. Thank you for contributing to the vitality of Rocklin by living, working, and recreating in our community and together we will continue to create the environment necessary for sustained prosperity and growth.
Steve Rudolph, City Manager
May 14 City Council Meeting Update
Plans Approved Focused on Traffic Improvements and Fire Safety
Intelligent Transportation System Master Plan to Make Rocklin’s Roads Smarter
The City of Rocklin and the entire south Placer County area are rapidly growing. The increases in population and business activity have led to significant challenges facing efficient operations of local streets and roads.
New Plaque Reminds Rocklin of Its Railroad Roots
The railroad tracks running through the heart of the City of Rocklin are often viewed as an annoyance due to the intermittent noise and traffic delays caused by locomotives.
On Saturday, May 11, the Rocklin Historical Society posted a plaque at the Rocklin train station as a permanent reminder that the railroad should be respected as a key part of Rocklin’s history and likely the main reason this area was first settled.
A Closer Look at Community Development Block Grants: Aid Provided by the Salvation Army
A Rocklin mother of three was struggling to care for her mentally ill teenage daughter, eventually losing her job and facing a 3-day eviction notice. The local Salvation Army was there at the critical juncture, stepping in to help the family keep their home and find additional resources for the daughter.
Rocklin’s Population Pops to the Top
Fourth highest annual percentage growth rate in the state
A new population estimate from the
California Department of Finance puts Rocklin at 69, 249
citizens, a 3.8% increase over last year. Welcome to our 2,745
new citizens!
This makes Rocklin the fourth fastest-growing population of any city in California, by annual percentage growth.
Adopt-a-Creek and Make a Difference
Leadership Rocklin Helps Relaunch Clean-up Program
With 44 miles of creeks in Rocklin, maintenance and the overall well-being of every inch is an extensive job. The City’s updated Adopt-a-Creek program, renewed in part by Leadership Rocklin, allows residents to roll up their sleeves and give back to their community in a tangible and feasible way twice a year.
Funds Awarded to Non-Profits Benefiting Local Community
The City of Rocklin receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the form of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) each year. The funds are used, in part, to assist residents with securing decent housing, benefit the elderly, and expand economic opportunities for those of low and moderate incomes.
On Tuesday, April 22, the Rocklin City Council resolved to award a total of approximately $53,000 in CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 to four local non-profit organizations serving the people of Rocklin.
2019 Ruhkala Award Winners
The Ruhkala Community Service Awards recognize exemplary community service efforts annually in the City of Rocklin. The awards were created to honor Roy and Peggy Ruhkala, a pair who worked for the betterment of the Rocklin community for over 40 years.
Julia Shohbozian
Youth Ruhkala Award Winner
Updated Rocklin Disc Golf Course Scheduled To Host Major Tournament Next Fall
Eighteen new baskets were recently installed at the Rocklin Disc Golf Course located at Johnson-Springview Park, bringing the course up to date with the latest Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) specifications. The new targets replaced older equipment and gave the hidden-gem of a course an eagle score—the ability to host the 2020 PDGA US Women’s Disc Golf Championships.
Extended Closure Planned in April for NB Highway 65 Off-Ramp
Construction to Close Northbound Exit to Galleria Boulevard, Stanford Ranch Road
The northbound Highway 65 off-ramp to Galleria Boulevard and
Stanford Ranch Road will be closed beginning at 10 p.m. Sunday,
April 21, through 5 a.m. Thursday, April 25. due to
expansion efforts.
Construction is set to make improvements to the Galleria
Boulevard/Stanford Ranch interchange, part of the ongoing work in
adding a third lane on northbound Highway 65 from Interstate 80
to Pleasant Grove Boulevard.
Quarry Park Adventures Spring Season Opens Friday, April 12
A Special Celebration is also Scheduled On Saturday, April 20
Get ready to zip, climb, soar and explore when Rocklin’s Quarry Park Adventures spring season begins on Friday, April 12! Tickets are on sale now at www.QuarryPark.com and reservations are encouraged for all guests, so sign up today. All previously purchased tickets and passes will be honored.
Information on Garage Sales and Signs in Rocklin
The season for garage sales is approaching before putting out those treasures for browsing, the City encourages residents to know the rules.
A permit is not required in order to have a garage sale in Rocklin; however, guidelines are in place to maintain the integrity of our community. We trust that you’ll understand the necessity to keep Rocklin clean, uncluttered, and safe through the education and enforcement of the Rocklin Municipal Code.
Midday, Weekend Metering Coming to 3 Highway 65 On-ramps
Extended Hours Aimed at Easing Congestion on Southbound Corridor in Roseville, Rocklin
PLACER COUNTY — In an effort to relieve congestion and make merging safer for motorists, Caltrans today announced plans for midday and weekend ramp metering on a series of freeway entrances to southbound State Highway 65 in Rocklin and Roseville.
Starting Monday, April 8, the ramp meters will operate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Currently, the ramp meters operate during the morning commute from 6 to 9 a.m. and the afternoon commute from 2 to 6 p.m. weekdays.
Run Rocklin Focused on Community
Nearly three thousand people will race near Johnson-Springview Park on April 7 for the 16th-annual Run Rocklin event, with all the proceeds benefiting local charities. Participants can choose the 5k, 12k, or half-marathon option, and there are even two free kids’ runs.
The focus of Run Rocklin isn’t on athleticism or endurance; rather, the race is a fun and healthy way for people to connect with friends and family and raise money for a good cause.
Rocklin Ranked 16th-Safest City in California
Rocklin PD Annual Report Also Shows Reduction in Crime
Rocklin continues to be not only one of the safest cities in the region, but in the entire state, based on statistics compiled internally and by national third-party safety organizations.
Rocklin was recently named the 16th-safest city in California by the website SafeWise, which looked at rates of violent crime and property crimes in more than 228 California cities.
Rebranded and Relocated
The Arts Council of Placer County Is Full of Opportunities
The Arts Council of Placer County (ACPC) recently chose the Hacker Lab in Rocklin as their new home, which is fitting: The space is a mesmerizing two floors of worktables, wires, wood, and ingenuity, making up a medley of unique and fascinating works in progress.
ACPC recently rebranded and has been looking for ways to better connect with local artists. This relocation places their main office in a concentrated hub of activity and a more central county location.
New Operator Chosen for Quarry Park Adventures
The Rocklin City Council approved Adventure Operations, LLC, an affiliate of Bonsai Design, LLC, as the new operator of Quarry Park Adventures at the March 12 City Council meeting. Bonsai Design built Quarry Park Adventures so the company is familiar with the Park and with the City.
Rocklin Recognizes World Down Syndrome Day
The City of Rocklin is proud to join the United Nations and people around the globe in recognition of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, 2019. A resolution and special presentation will be made at the March 12 Rocklin City Council meeting.
World Down Syndrome Day was created to celebrate the lives of people with Down syndrome and to make sure they have the same freedoms and opportunities as everyone else.
“We all face challenges, but as a community, we can work together to help each person reach their fullest potential and contribute to society using their own unique skills and talents,” Rocklin Mayor Joe Patterson said.
Work Set to Improve Traffic at this Busy Intersection
The City Council approved a resolution Tuesday to upgrade the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Springview Drive in order to cut down on traffic congestion in the area.
Updates from the Feb. 26 City Council Meeting
Amphitheater Management, Street Upgrades, Open Space Grazing Discussed
Amphitheater Management
Quarry Park opened in 2016 to wide acclaim as a picturesque setting for events, concerts, picnics, and nature walks. The park features Platinum Living Amphitheater, where Rocklin has hosted more than 50 events over the last three years, including national acts such as the Pentatonix and James Bay.
Badges Pinned on Rocklin’s Newest Firefighters
Jesse Llopis and Joshua Priest stood at attention in front of their families, friends and colleagues on February 14, eager to complete the final rite of passage and become Rocklin’s newest Firefighter-Paramedics.
The men awaited their department badges in a ceremony that was the culmination of an intense six-week training academy which featured extreme mental and physical pressure. On the final evaluations just hours before the ceremony, if even one mistake was made, they would not have been hired.