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Transit Meetings
Is the existing transit system meeting your needs?
The City of Rocklin via the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) is providing opportunities for your input on whether the existing transit system is meeting your needs.
Each year, usually in October, the PCTPA solicits testimony on Transit Needs that may exist in Placer County including all the incorporated Cities within the County.
Rocklin Firefighters Save Homes from Fire Burning Backyard Sheds
The Rocklin Fire Department responded to a fire on Sunday, Oct. 1 to find flames engulfing sheds and garbage cans on either side of a common fence between two homes. When the first engines arrived, the fire filled the space between the homes with flames contacting the walls and roof of each.
Aggressive, professional action from Rocklin Fire, with assistance from the Lincoln Fire Department, Roseville Fire Department and Cal Fire, kept the fire from causing major damage to either home.
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Mandate
The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) establishes the total number of housing units that each city and county must plan for within an eight-year planning period.
The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Regional Housing Needs Plan (RHNP), officially assigns the allocations to cities and counties in the six-county Sacramento region. The current RHNP covers the planning period from January 1, 2013 to October 31, 2021. The allocation is based on the SACOG region’s projected housing needs over the planning period.
The state-mandated RHNA process (Government Code Sections 65580 et seq.) requires SACOG to develop a methodology that determines how to divide and allocate an overall allocation that the region receives from the state. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) determined that the total regional housing need in the SACOG area for this planning period is 104,970 housing units. The RHNA methodology distributed these units to each city and county within El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties, including the Tahoe Basin of El Dorado and Placer counties.
RHNA Presentation - September 2017
Potential RHNA Sites - Council Study Session Presentation 9-29-2017
SB 35 Summary
New Fire Chief to Oversee Rocklin and Lincoln Departments
Bill Hack, previously the Fire Chief for the City of Chico and firefighting professional for more than 20 years, has been hired as the Fire Chief for the Cities of Rocklin and Lincoln. Hack will begin his new duties on Monday, August 21.
Junior Police Academy Helps Rocklin Police Connect with Community
A fist pump and an exclamation of “yes!” was how one morning classroom session of the Rocklin Junior Police Academy (JPA) ended in late July.
After attentively listening to the Rocklin Police protocols on conducting regular and high risk traffic stops in a board room, the group was excited to conduct mock stops using stationary police and city vehicles in the parking lot.
Rocklin Golf Club Negotiations End in Status Quo
Discussions have ended between the City of Rocklin and the owner of the former Rocklin Golf Club to identify an opportunity for the currently vacant land parcel. The absence of an agreement will leave the property vacant indefinitely, off-limits to public access, but still subject to maintenance and weed-abatement ordinances.
Rocklin’s Population Pops to the Top
Fourth highest annual percentage growth rate in the state
A new population estimate puts Rocklin at 64,417 citizens, a 4.45% 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. For its size category, it was second only to Menlo Park.
Be Smoke Free
In Rocklin City Parks
An ordinance fully prohibiting smoking in all city parks, recreation areas and city owned property will become effective on July 13, 2017. The no-smoking restriction includes electronic cigarettes and vaping devices.
Streaming Audio of Rocklin City Council, Commission Meetings Now Available
Live, streaming audio of Rocklin City Council and other commission meetings is now available on your computer or smartphone!
The Rocklin City Council has made it a priority to remain transparent and encourage citizen participation in public meetings and allowing remote, live access does just that.
Turf Renovation
Margarent Azevedo Park
Turf renovation is underway at Margaret Azevedo Park and the City plans to complete the spring cleaning project and reopen the soccer fields in July.
Rocklin Water Spraygrounds Now Open
There’s nothing better to beat the heat than to play in the spray!
Water spraygrounds are located at Kathy Lund Park (6101 West Oaks Blvd.) and Whitney Park (1801 Whitney Ranch Pkwy.). They will open May 15 through Oct. 15 from 10am to 7:30pm, 7 days a week.
For more information, please reach out to Parks & Recreation at 916-625-5200
U.S. Honor Flag Raised in Rocklin to Honor Heroes
The U.S. National Honor Flag was raised at the Rocklin Police Station on Monday, May 1, to honor Rocklin police officers, firefighters, first responders and military personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty and those who currently serve our communities and nation.
Rocklin City Manager Rick Horst, The Rocklin Police Department and the Rocklin Fire Department participated in the ceremony with The Honor Network President and Co-Founder Chris Heisler.
Rocklin City Council Declares Support for Big Day of Giving
The Rocklin City Council encourages all Rocklin citizens to support of the Big Day of Giving by donating to a local non-profit close to their heart on Thursday May 4, 2017.
Close to 600 nonprofits throughout the region will participate in the BIG Day of Giving, 100 of which are located in Placer County and serve City of Rocklin residents.
Three leaders of hardworking non-profits making an impact and providing a sense of pride in the community were in attendance at the April 25 Council meeting, where the Council passed a resolution of support.
Upgraded Streetlights Installed in Rocklin
In partnership with Pacific Gas & Electric, the city of Rocklin has opted into a program to improve public lighting. PG&E has converted streetlights across the city from older, high-pressure sodium vapor lightbulbs to state-of-the-art LED lamps.
Rocklin Adventures March 8 Open House
The first public open house to review initial design plans for the Rocklin Adventures at Quarry Park project was held on Wednesday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rocklin City Council Chambers.
Rocklin City Council Approves Adventure Park Concept
The Rocklin City Council unanimously approved an agreement Tuesday night that could lead to the construction of an adventure park in the heart of Old Town Rocklin at the City’s Quarry Park.
Rocklin Adventures, which the concept is currently being called, would utilize the historic Big Gun Quarry and surrounding property to create an adventure park featuring zip lining, rock climbing, ropes courses and other outdoor activities.
Jill Gayaldo Appointed to Rocklin City Council
The Rocklin City Council has appointed Jill Gayaldo to fill a vacant seat on City Council with a term running through December 2018.
During a special meeting on January 5, the City Council interviewed 13 candidates who applied to fill the open seat. The interview process, including Council discussion and deliberation, was open to the public.
Chad Butler Appointed as Rocklin Interim Police Chief
Chad Butler, previously a Police Captain with the City of Rocklin and an officer focused on public safety for more than 20 years, has been appointed as Rocklin’s Interim Police Chief.
Butler succeeds Ron Lawrence, who has accepted a position as Police Chief for the City of Citrus Heights, effective Monday, Oct. 31.
Rocklin City Council Appoints New Member
During a special meeting on September 14, the City Council interviewed nineteen candidates who applied to fill the open seat. The interview process, including Council discussion and deliberation, was open to the public.
Broadway is also seeking a four-year Rocklin City Council term during the November election. If elected, he would resign the current two-year appointment (the remainder of Ruslin’s term), and accept the full four-year elected term.