News and Press Releases
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.
Potential RHNA Sites - Council Study Session Presentation 9-29-2017
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.
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
Open May 14th at Whitney Park & Kathy Lund Park
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 14 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.
Rocklin Cleanup Day 2017
Rocklin residents are invited to drop-off household waste, including e-waste, at designated locations throughout Rocklin for the City’s cleanup day on Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. A pick-up service is offered to Rocklin residents with special needs. Residents are encouraged to call the Parks and Recreation office for more information or to schedule a pick-up.
The deadline to request a pick up is 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 20.
Items that will not be accepted include:
Rocklin Police Department Reaccredited by International Organization
The Rocklin Police Department recently obtained reaccreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Accreditation with CALEA voluntarily demonstrates the Rocklin Police Department’s commitment to excellence in law enforcement through comprehensive written directives, professional standards, and best-practices.
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 at Quarry Park Open House
The first public open house to review initial design plans for the Rocklin Adventures at Quarry Park project will be held on Wednesday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rocklin City Council Chambers.
Rocklin Clean-Up Day
Rocklin Clean-Up Day will be on Saturday, April 22, 2017. During Rocklin Clean-Up Day items will be collected that normal trash collections will not take, including electronic waste. A pick-up service will be offered to elderly or disabled Rocklin residents. Call Parks and Recreation at 916-625-5200 to make arrangements.
Rocklin Chamber Honors City
The Rocklin Police Department and Quarry Park were honored by the Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce at their annual Business Excellence Awards on January 26.
The Rocklin Police Department was given the “Beyond the Blue Line Community Spirit Award” for their work in building a relationship of confidence and trust within the Rocklin Community.
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 and Sierra College to Host Mini Maker Faire October 1
On Saturday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the City of Rocklin and Sierra College will host the Rocklin Mini Maker Faire & Sierra Celebration on the campus of Sierra College, 5000 Rocklin Road. The Rocklin Mini Maker Faire is one of just 200 in the nation and the only one licensed in the Sacramento area. This year, in conjunction with the Mini Maker Faire, Sierra College will be holding an open campus day to celebrate its 80th Anniversary and it’s ALL FREE!
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.
Rocklin/Lincoln Agree to Share Fire Services
After a year-long study of viable Fire Department leadership
alternatives, the City Councils in Lincoln and Rocklin both voted
last night to enter into a Shared Services Agreement (SSA). The
agreement allows Lincoln and Rocklin to share services related to
fire administration and fire prevention.
City of Rocklin Increases Transparency in Planning Process
In an effort that began in early 2015, the City of Rocklin has continued to investigate methods to increase transparency and expedite public notification in the planning process.
The City already provides more than twice the amount of public notification required by the State of California, and now the City has added an additional tool for the public to see development applications as quickly as possible.
Managed Grazing Returns to Rocklin
Herds of goats and sheep can be found once again this year
grazing in the open space areas of Rocklin. Grazing is
a cost-effective, environmentally-friendly way to manage
vegetation and help prevent wildfires.
The City of Rocklin requires property owners to perform
vegetation control on vacant parcels and open space areas.
Grazing is a long-recognized, sound vegetation management
practice that costs significantly less than most other
methods.