At the January 27 meeting, the Rocklin City Council took several actions recognizing public service, supporting local business activity, advancing a major redevelopment effort, and considering a new educational use within an existing commercial center.

Proclamation Honoring Congressman Doug LaMalfa

The City Council honored the life and legacy of Congressman Doug LaMalfa, who passed away on January 6, 2026, after more than two decades of dedicated public service. Congressman LaMalfa represented Northern California in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 until his passing and previously served in both the California State Assembly and State Senate, including representation of communities such as Rocklin.

Council recognized his commitment to rural communities, agriculture, natural resource stewardship, and disaster recovery, as well as his ability to work across political lines. Members of Congressman LaMalfa’s office joined the meeting as Council extended condolences to his family and honored his lasting legacy of civic engagement.

Mobile Vending Ordinance (Second Reading)

Council adopted the second reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 10.34 to the Rocklin Municipal Code relating to mobile vending from vehicles. The ordinance establishes operating standards for mobile food and retail vendors, including requirements for valid health permits and business licenses, restrictions on vending hours, and location limits near schools, parks, traffic features, and building entrances. The regulations are intended to support safe operations while minimizing impacts on neighborhoods, traffic flow, and public access.

Rocklin Public Market Shared Use Parking Agreement

Council approved a shared use parking lot agreement between the City of Rocklin and G3 Concepts, Inc., marking an important step toward the future Rocklin Public Market project at the Big Gun site behind City Hall. The proposed mixed-use development includes retail space, a market hall with food and beverage vendors, a brewery and restaurant, and 20 residential units overlooking Quarry Park Adventures.

The agreement allows the project to utilize nearby City-owned parking resources while also providing improvements to an unimproved parking lot at no cost to the City. The City will retain the ability to use both shared parking areas for community events, such as Quarry Park Amphitheatre concerts, and for emergency situations. This partnership supports continued progress on the Rocklin Public Market redevelopment.

Destiny Christian School Project

The City Council held a public hearing to consider the Destiny Christian School proposal, which would convert an approximately 53,000-square-foot vacant tenant space within an existing retail commercial building at 6850 Five Star Boulevard into a school serving grades 4–8, with a maximum enrollment of about 250 students. The project includes classrooms, a teaching kitchen, and outdoor play areas with additional sound wall improvements.

Following the Planning Commission’s recommendation, Council approved, with conditions, the Notice of Exemption, a General Plan Amendment for a Level of Service exception, a Conditional Use Permit with stipulations, and Design Review for the project. Council also introduced the first reading of an ordinance to amend the Five Star General Development Plan to allow school uses within Area 15a, with final adoption scheduled for February 10, 2026.

For a detailed review of the full meeting and discussions, you can watch the recorded session here.

The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.