News and Press Releases
November 14 City Council Meeting Recap
City Proclamations; Pickleball Facility Grant at SWRA
City Of Rocklin Delivers Several Exciting Proclamations
Mayor Broadway delivered a proclamation recognizing November 25, 2023 as Small Business Saturday.
“Small Businesses are the heartbeat of our community,” Broadway stated, ”They keep us growing and moving forward and this is an opportunity for us to be able to recognize that with this day. We urge the residents of our community to support small businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday and ‘Choose Rocklin’ throughout the year.”
2023 Wall Of Recognition Honorees
The Wall of Recognition, initially dedicated on the 125th anniversary of Rocklin’s incorporation, was created to recognize and permanently commemorate persons, families, business entities, and community groups making significant contributions to the city.
October 10 City Council Meeting Recap
Clover Valley; Fire Prevention Week; SWRA Building Demolition Project
Clover Valley Initial Phase Open Space Easement
Council was presented with a resolution Tuesday night authorizing the execution of a grant of open space easement regarding the Clover Valley Lakes project.
September 26 City Council Meeting Recap
Safe & Sane Fireworks; Proclamation Recognizing Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Huntzinger; Sign Deposits & Abatements
Safe and Sane Fireworks
Rocklin City Council was presented with an ordinance to modify the prohibitions against the use of fireworks to allow for the discharge of safe and sane fireworks for special occasions.
September 12 City Council Meeting Recap
SWRA East Pathway Project; Syringe Exchange Program
Syringe Exchange Programs Prohibited in Rocklin
During last week’s meeting, Rocklin City Council voted unanimously to adopt an urgency ordinance prohibiting Syringe Exchange Programs (SEP’s) in Rocklin.
August 22 City Council Meeting Recap
Summer Civic Career Program; Assemblyman Joe Patterson
Summer Civic Career Program Students Recognized
City Council recognized the efforts and accomplishments of this year’s Summer Civic Career Program (SCCP), participant’s.
This program introduces high school students to some of the behind-the-scenes roles that help the City function and highlights some of the more visible roles, like firefighter, police officer, and building inspector. Fifteen applicants were split into two teams and spent a minimum of four hours with each department in the City.
August 8 City Council Meeting Recap
SWRA Master Plan Update; Fentanyl Prevention Awareness Day
Newly Appointed Board & Commission Members Sworn In
At the August 8, 2023 City Council meeting, Haley Reid, Acting City Clerk, swore in two newly appointed commission members. Jarod Thomas was sworn in as the newest Planning Commissioner, filing an unexpected vacancy, which will expire June 30, 2026.
2023 Ruhkala Community Service Awards Honorees Recognized by City Council
The Rocklin City Council held a special presentation for the 2023 Ruhkala Community Service Award Winners at the May 9 City Council meeting and honored them with an awards reception.
This year’s honorees have been involved in decades of volunteerism, helping veterans and students in need, promoting education, leading youth sports, and honoring Rocklin’s library.
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.
Influential Groups Honored At The 2022 Wall of Recognition Ceremony
Last Thursday, the City of Rocklin honored the accomplishments of Club Español and “Bring Our Kids Home” with inscriptions on the Wall of Recognition for efforts that have shaped the diversity of Rocklin’s community and the quality of its educational institutions.
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.
Online Residential Permit Guide Now Available
City of Rocklin constituents planning a residential construction project now have access to an online permit guide to assist with the City’s permitting process.
The easy-to-use tool can be found at rocklin.ca.us/permit-guide and includes a step-by-step outline of the process that will be needed to obtain the correct building permit.
Topics covered include everything from bath and kitchen remodels, to home additions, to building an entire single-family residence.
Rocklin Rd. and Pacific St. Roundabout Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the total projected cost of the project and how is it funded?
The project is 100% funded by the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Federal Grant, awarded to construction contractor George Reed for$4.46 million. No local funds are being used.
2. When will construction be complete?
The contractor has 180 working days to complete the project. With the official start on April 18, 2022, the project is scheduled to be completed by Jan. 5, 2023.
Rocklin Hires Solano County Sheriff Captain Banks as Police Chief
Rustin Banks has been hired as Chief of the Rocklin Police Department and will step into this role on December 13.
Banks joins the City of Rocklin from the Solano County Sheriff’s Office, where he most recently served as a captain commanding the Field Operations Division.
“It will be my honor and privilege to lead the Rocklin Police Department, an agency that is known far and wide for their high level of professionalism and community engagement,” Banks said. “I am eager to build upon the strong foundation the members of this Department have worked so hard to create.”
Storm Safety and 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.
Get sandbag and safety information below.
Gayaldo Park Phase 2
Phase 2 of Gayaldo Park is slated to begin in October 2021. This new phase of the park will include a turf, shrub bed, additional trees to provide shade, and a retaining wall and irrigation to support drainage. This project will be worked on in-house by Rocklin Parks staff. The park will remain open during the construction time for the community to continue to enjoy. The city is looking forward to the expanded portion of this well used neighborhood park.
New Tiller Truck Provides Rocklin Fire Flexibility
The Rocklin Fire Department is equipped with the tools and training to assist Rocklin residents in a wide variety of emergencies.
The newest, and largest, tool in their box is a 62-ft tiller truck, designed to provide better angles to attack structure fires, offer improved mobility in tight spaces, and increase Rocklin Fire’s rescue capabilities.
