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2023 Storm Readiness
Heavy rains and strong winds are forecasted for the reminder of the week, with some predictions of 4-9 inches of rain over the next ten days. Heavy rains and potential snow melt could put our streams and creeks at flood levels. Staff have taken steps to secure streams and creeks throughout the City. Any debris along these streams and creeks has been cleared to allow proper storm water drainage. A sandbag station at Johnson-Springview Park (5840 5th Street) has been re-stocked with sand, sandbags, and shovels for all Rocklin Residents.
SWRA Master Plan Outline
City Council received a presentation from the Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Huntzinger, and representatives from Melton Design Group on the proposed master plan for the Sunrise Whitney Recreation Area (SWRA). The 184-acre unused land, formally the Rocklin Golf Club, was purchased by the City in 2018. On April 26, 2022, City Council approved the master plan contract with Melton Design Group for SWRA in order to ensure the area is developed appropriately.
Roundabout Construction Update: February 15, 2023
Important Closure Update
Portions of the Pacific Street and Rocklin Road roundabout will be closed during normal working hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Detours will be in place prior to these closures. Southbound traffic on Pacific street will be detoured to Oak street and reenter Pacific at Farron street. Additional detours will be in place for any traffic that will need to pass through the eastern half of the roundabout. Please see the attached detour map for more information.
Roundabout Construction Update: Week of February 6, 2023
Important Closure Update
Portions of Pacific Street and Rocklin Road will be closed during normal working hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for utility adjustment. Detours will be in place prior to these closures. At the end of the work shift on Monday, these closures will be re-opened to traffic until Tuesday morning. Crews will then set the detours and closures again on Tuesday to patch pave the newly adjusted utilities.
This will not be a complete closure; limited traffic will be allowed to move through the roundabout.
Ruhkala Community Service Awards Feature
Jerry Mitchell - Pioneer Award Recipient
Article written by Community Recognition Commissioner Warren Jorgensen
For the past 42 years, in one form or another, Jerry Mitchell has been involved in public service for the Rocklin community. In 1981, Mitchell was informed by his employer that he would need to relocate from Sunnyvale to the Sacramento Region. So with his family in tow, the Mitchell’s began exploring for a home when they came across Rocklin, a suburban city of less than 8,000 residents. They bought a house and still reside in the same one today.
Midas Ave. Road Closure
Storm Damage Repair on Midas Ave
March 23, 2023 Update
As many know, on January 16, an immediate closure was required due to a potential street and sidewalk failure. Excessive rains at the beginning of the new year caused stress to the underground culvert that diverts storm water. Preliminary work continues to prepare the area for major construction on Midas Avenue and Fifth Street/Argonaut Avenue. The replacement structure for the project was received this week. City staff are working on removing existing rip rap and as much soil as possible, without jeopardizing the area, until we are through the heavy rains. Staff continue to monitor creek flows, which have been steady. Anticipated full demolition and excavation at the project site is expected to start after Tuesday. Any construction and demolition is weather dependent.
Crews are diligently working to keep the updated construction to Midas Avenue on track following heavy winter storms.
March 16, 2023 Update
Repairs between Midas avenue and Fifth Street and Argonaut Avenue are still on track for a late April completion. Despite continued harsh weather conditions, the projected timeline for the Midas Ave. closure has not been impacted. On January 16, an immediate closure was required due to a potential street and sidewalk failure. Excessive rains at the beginning of the new year caused stress to the underground culvert that diverts storm water. Currently, the replacement arch culvert is scheduled to be shipped mid-March. Preliminary work continues to prepare the area for the major construction work that will take place once the culvert is delivered.
Staff will continue to keep residents informed on the Midas Ave. closure and anticipated completed construction.
March 9, 2023 Update
As many residents are aware, Midas Avenue between Fifth Street and Argonaut Avenue has been closed since January 16, when heavy storms created a street and sidewalk failure, which required an emergency repair.
With forecasted storms on the horizon, City staff have been working hard to mitigate additional stress on our streams and creeks, including a drainage diversion for Midas Avenue creek crossing. A drainage pipe was installed to carry water flows, in the event of further collapse of the existing structure. Sandbags have been placed to divert water flows around the failed area and into the creek or diversion pipe. While crews have been working at the site removing trees, stumps have been left in place to stabilize the banks until after the storms.
Despite extreme winter storms, the Midas Avenue emergency repair project is still estimated to be completed in late April.
March 2, 2023 Update
January 17, 2023 Update
As many in the community are aware, Midas Avenue between Fifth Street and Argonaut Avenue has been closed since January 16th. The immediate closure was needed due to a potential street and sidewalk failure that required an emergency repair. The excessive rains from the first two weeks in January caused stress to the underground culvert that diverts storm water. This caused water to infiltrate the surrounding soil and created unsafe conditions for vehicles and pedestrians. Underground water, gas, and fiber-optic utilities in this area were exposed, and City crews are working with utility partners to ensure that utilities are not impacted.
To repair the damage to the culvert and road, crews will need to divert the existing water flow, purchase, construct, and install the new 12-foot by 10-foot culvert, and reconstruct the road. The repair is estimated to take 10 to 12 weeks. While these repairs take place, this area of Midas Avenue will remain closed to vehicle and foot traffic. Residents may not see active work in the area, but crews are working behind the scenes to ensure the repair is complete as soon as possible.
This site remains an active and hazardous construction zone, so residents are encouraged to find alternate pedestrian paths away from the area. Traffic is being detoured to Sunset Boulevard from Whitney Boulevard to the north and Third Street to the south. Residents can find more information about the repair process on the City’s website here: https://www.rocklin.ca.us/post/midas-ave-road-closure You can also view the road closure map by clicking on the photo below.
The Midas Avenue repair was discussed at the January 24, 2023 City Council meeting. The read the staff report for the presentation, click here (pdf) To view the PowerPoint from the presentation, click here(pdf).
SACOG Offers Up To $5,000 in Grants To Community Organizations
The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to Community Based Organizations (CBO’s) for community input for their 2025 Blueprint.
SACOG is responsible for creating a plan that looks twenty-five years into the future to determine how the Sacramento region will grow and change over time. This plan is developed using a combination of evaluating development projects from cities and counties and relies heavily on input from community members.
2023 Storm Readiness
The City of Rocklin would like to remind Rocklin residents how they can best prepare for the season and lessen the impact of storms.
City of Rocklin 2022 Election Results
The Placer County Elections Office has certified the votes in the 2022 November General Election, and the results for Rocklin are in.
College Park Project Final Environmental Impact Report
Scheduled Planning Commission Public Hearing Date: November 15, 2022
The Rocklin Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 15, at 6:30 p.m. at 3970 Rocklin Rd. to discuss the College Park Project proposed entitlements and Final Environmental Impact Report.
- College Park Notice Availability
- College Park Draft EIR
- Appendix A: Notice of Preparation, and NOP Comments
- Appendix B: Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Appendices
- Appendix C: Technical Reports for the Biological Resources Chapter
- Appendix D: Technical Reports for the Cultural Resources Chapter
- Appendix E: Technical Reports for the Geology and Soils Chapter
- Appendix F: Technical Reports for the Hazards and Hazardous Materials Chapter
- Appendix G: Technical Reports for the Hydrology and Water Quality Chapter
- Appendix H: Environmental Noise Assessment
- Appendix I: Transportation Impact Study
- Appendix J: Water Supply Assessments
- Appendix B - Letter from James Moose
- Appendix A - Biological Resources Assessment
- Chapter 4 - Final MMRP
- Chapter 3 - Errata
- Chapter 2 - Comments on Draft EIR & Responses (Part 1 - Pages 1 to 238; Comments 1 - 16)
- Chapter 2 - Comments on Draft EIR & Responses (Part 2 - Pages 239 to 486; Comments 17 - 38)
- Chapter 1 - Introduction
- Chapter 2 - Comments on Draft EIR & Responses (Part 3 - Pages 487 to 756; Comments 39 - 64)
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Community Shows Enthusiasm for SWRA Master Plan Concepts
Approx. 175 People Attended Sept. 12 Meeting
The City of Rocklin held a public meeting to share initial ideas and proposed amenities for the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area master plan on Monday, Sept. 12 at the Rocklin Event Center.
The evening featured a formal presentation outlining the current iteration of plans along the main corridors of the SWRA, including a central area for activities currently labeled “The Hub,” a new park space near Sunset Blvd. on the west side of the SWRA, and more passive recreation proposed on the east side.
- SWRA Master Plan Concepts: Overall Site Map
- SWRA Master Plan Concepts: "The Hub" Section
- SWRA Master Plan Concepts: Sunset Blvd Area
- SWRA Master Plan Concepts: Trails Cross Section
- SWRA Master Plan Concepts: Natural Play Area at The Hub
- SWRA Master Plan Concepts: Pickleball Section
- SWRA Master Plan Concepts: Inspiration Board
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City Accepting Nominations for Wall of Recognition
Former Mayor George Magnuson Reflects on Volunteerism
George Magnuson was one of the City’s longest-serving City Councilmembers, a volunteer firefighter, and community activist. He recently recalled the feeling of pride he took from in being a volunteer and that he was pleased to see a spotlight shined on the many others who give back when the “Public Safety Volunteers” were included in the first group of honorees to be inscribed on the Wall of Recognition in 2018.
Traffic Safety Committee Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, July 21, at 6 p.m. at the City Council Chambers
Rocklin residents take pride in living in a safe, family-oriented community. As Rocklin has developed and the population increased, the City’s 550 lane miles of road have become busier with people commuting to work, taking kids to school, or just walking or biking to the numerous parks in the area.
Traffic safety issues affect everyone and the City of Rocklin often receives and responds to traffic inquiries from citizens who want to improve conditions in their neighborhoods.
To offer opportunities for residents to learn more about traffic safety planning and to share traffic safety concerns, the City will hold it’s bi-annual traffic safety committee town hall on Thursday, July 21, at 6 p.m. in the Rocklin City Council Chambers.
Rocklin Adopts Balanced FY 2022-2023 Budget
The Rocklin City Council adopted a balanced Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget on Tuesday, June 28, with $85.1 million for operations and $13.5 million for capital expenditures. Download the full budget here.
Leading Life-Science Company CPC Scientific Locates U.S. Manufacturing in Rocklin
Rocklin, Calif. – CPC Scientific Inc., a leading global synthetic peptide production company that helps bring life changing therapeutics and diagnostics to market, has chosen Rocklin, CA, as the location of its new U.S.-based manufacturing site. The company will initially bring with them up to 50 high-quality life-science and manufacturing jobs.