NEWSLETTERCity of Elk Grove

March–April 2016 / Volume 16 / Issue 2

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Headphones and Hoverboards—Rules for the RoadObey these two laws to help keep you and our community safe:Earbuds or Headsets: Keeping your ears open is always a good idea—and it’s the law. Senate Bill 491 makes it unlawful to wear a headset or earphones covering, or earplugs in, resting on, or inserted in, both ears while operating a motor vehicle or a bicycle. This prohibition does not apply to persons operating authorized emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and refuse or waste equipment while wearing a headset or safety earplugs.

Hoverboards: Kids under 16 using hoverboards are restricted to private areas, while those 16 and older can venture out on public roadways so long as they obey the law. Operators are required to wear a bicycle helmet, are limited to roads with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less, may not exceed 15 miles per hour, and must ride in the bike lane. It is a crime to operate an electrically motorized board while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

A conviction for violating either of these laws is punishable by a fine of up to $250.

Spring is fast approaching and there will be more opportunities to get outdoors and spruce up your property or complete unfinished tasks. Code Enforcement staff will be using the nice spring weather to partner with residents to perform spring cleaning throughout the city. During the first weeks of spring, Code Enforcement staff and volunteers will be visiting each street in Elk Grove in an effort to observe conditions that cause blight, nuisance, or safety hazards. When these conditions are observed, they will be brought to the attention of the property owner along with information on how to correct it. This program is an opportunity for Code Enforcement to educate the community on issues that affect the quality of life for all residents.

You can help keep our neighborhoods looking good by reporting problem areas and nuisances to the Code

Enforcement Department at 687-3023 or online at www.elkgrovecity.org/code-enforcement.

INSIDE:Page 2• Volunteers in Police Service Open House• 3rd Annual Elk Grove Vintage Trailer Show and Antique Market• Green Gauntlet Fitness Challenge• Good Deed or Good Eats—Why Not Both? Taste of Elk Grove• Shape Your Future—Teen WorkshopPage 3• Celebrate Earth Day with the Library• Step Up to the Mic• 2016 State of the City Luncheon• Elk Grove Greener Gardens Tour• Breakfast with the Bunny• Hop on over to Spring Egg’stravaganzaPage 4• Three Cheers for our Volunteers• General Plan Updates• Turn Trash into Treasure Learn— How to Compost• Tire Disposal Days at the Special Waste Collection Center• Trim Your Waste and You Could Win!

Looking Good in our Neighborhoods

Register Your Rental and Vacant Properties

Do you own a rental property or is your property vacant? Landlords and vacant property owners are required by City ordinance to register their properties. Each registration costs $10 and must be renewed every three years for rental properties and annually for vacant properties. Properties represented by a real estate agent and that have a sign posted with the agent’s contact information are exempt from this requirement.

Landlords of rental properties are invited to participate in a seminar that teaches landlord-tenant law, related ordinances, and other relevant information.

For class details and other information, or to download the registration form, visit www.elkgrovecity.org/code-enforcement

LOCALEvents

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City of Elk Grove NEWSLETTERCALENDAR AT A GLANCECity CouncilMarch 9, 23; April 276 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers

Planning CommissionMarch 3, 17; April 7, 216 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers

Disability Advisory CommitteeMarch 16; April 206 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers

Historic Preservation CommitteeMarch 14; April 116:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers

Multicultural CommitteeMarch 15; April 196 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers

Trails CommitteeMarch 21; April 186:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers

Committee for the ArtsMarch 17; April 216:30 p.m. City Hall – 8380 Laguna Palms, Suite 100

Youth CommissionMarch 8; April 12 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers

EVENTSFarmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noonLaguna Gateway Shopping Center (at Big Horn Blvd. and Laguna Blvd.)

First Saturday Art ReceptionSaturday, March 5 and April 2 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Elk Grove Fine Arts Center

Food Truck Mania Wednesday, March 2 and April 6 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Old Town

Saturday, March 19 and April 16 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Morse Park

Peace ForumThursday, March 105:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Cosumnes River College, Winn CenterCall 296-5906

5th Annual Running of the ElkSunday, April 37:30 a.m.Longleaf DriveSign up at runningoftheelkhalf.com

CSD JustServe Community Day of ServiceSaturday, April 238 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sign up at yourcsd.com

Pet Adoption EventsSunday, March 27 and April 2411 a.m. to 3 p.m.Petco (7715 Laguna Blvd.)

3rd Annual Elk Grove Vintage Trailer Show and Antique MarketSaturday, March 19 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Old Town Plaza | 9615 Railroad Street

Enjoy an up-close look at restored vintage trailers and campers, and shop dozens of vendors for treasured antiques, collectibles, and vintage and flea market finds. Food will also be available for purchase. Entrance fee is $5 per person, children 16 and under are free. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Elk Grove Historical Society. If raining, the event will be postponed to March 26. For additional information, call 714-0619 or visit www.thereddoorelkgrove.com

Saturday, April 16 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Wackford Community Complex | Ballroom9014 Bruceville Road

Elk Grove’s Youth Commission invites all youth aged 13 to 18 to a FREE event to help youth prepare for the future. Youth will walk away with skills and information that will impact their future. The program will include speakers and information on preparing for college, scholarship searching, banking workshops, resume building, and filling out job applications.

To register for this event and for event details, please visit www.elkgrovecity.org/youth-commission

Volunteers in Police Service Open HouseSaturday, April 9 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Council Chambers8400 Laguna Palms Way The Elk Grove Police Department invites you to meet our City’s Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS). These volunteers support our police department and our community by providing non-enforcement services such as taking crime reports, performing vacation checks, and patrolling parks in the afternoons—thereby freeing up police officers to concentrate on crime reduction. VIPS are a valuable asset to the police and our community, working every major community event and assisting in nearly every division of the PD. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the VIPS who serve you, and learn more about the dozens of programs to which the VIPS contribute.

For additional information or questions regarding VIPS services and programs, or to apply as a volunteer, contact Gabrielle Flynn at 627-3708 or gflynn@elkgrovepd.org

Celebrate Earth Day with the LibraryEvery day is Earth Day at the library! All you need is your library card for online access to a robust library of ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines. There’s no need to make a trip to the library, just manage your book selections and reservations from home. You can also access great resources for reports, study for the ACT/SAT, and print legal forms.

For more information, visit www.saclibrary.org or stop in at your local library.

Franklin Community Library10055 Franklin High Rd.Elk Grove, CA 95757

Good Deed or Good Eats— Why Not Both? Taste of Elk GroveSaturday, April 16 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation Building9040 High Tech Court, Elk Grove

As you sample food and drink from more than 60 local restaurants, wineries, and breweries you’ll be doing a good deed. Proceeds from this event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Laguna Sunrise, help support local charities and community projects.

To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit www.lagunasunriserotary.org

2016 State of the City Luncheon

Friday, March 25The Falls Event Center | 8280 Elk Grove Blvd.

It’s time to reflect on the achievements of our community, review the state of Elk Grove’s economy, and prepare for our future. Join City government and business leaders at this annual Chamber event.

Tickets can be purchased through the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce—just visit elkgroveca.com or call 691-3760. Space is limited.

Can’t attend the event? Visit www.elkgrovecity.org on March 25 at noon to watch the live broadcast.

Elk Grove Greener Gardens Tour Saturday, April 23

Making your outdoor space “greener” and more drought friendly is easy when you have the right tools and inspiration—and it’s all right here in Elk Grove! Don’t miss this FREE event where you can tour several private gardens throughout the city and confer with industry experts. You’re sure to walk away with ideas for your next outdoor project.

For more information, visit www.elkgrovegreenergardens.org

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Did you know that City Council meetings can be viewed on Cable Channel 14, and both Council and Planning Commission

meetings can be viewed streaming on the city website?

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City of Elk Grove NEWSLETTER WHO TO CALLAsk Elk Grove 916-691-CITY (2489)Fire-Medical-Police Emergency 911Police Non-Emergency 714-5115City of Elk Grove 24-Hour 687-3005Call Number for Street Hazards, Flooding, Traffic Signals, Streetlights, Drainage ProblemsAbandoned Vehicles (Police) 714-5115ADA Coordinator 478-2250Animal Services 687-3042Building Department 478-2235Chamber of Commerce 691-3760City Clerk 478-3635City Council 478-2201City Hall 691-2489City Manager 478-2201Code Enforcement 687-3023Cosumnes Community Services District- Administration 405-7150- Fire Department (Non-Emergency) 405-7100- Parks and Recreation 405-5300- Laguna Town Hall 684-7550- Wackford Complex 405-5600Crime Prevention 478-8122Economic Development 627-3210Elk Grove Water Service 685-3556e-tran (bus service) 683-8726e-van (paratransit service) 683-8726Food Bank 685-8453Garbage & Recycling 635-2500Graffiti Hotline 478-8231Human Resources 478-2269Laguna Creek Watershed Council 454-4544Library 264-2700Mosquito Control 685-1022 www.fightthebite.netPlanning Department 478-2265Poison Control (800) 222-1222Police Records Bureau 478-8170Police Service Center at City Hall 478-8100Public Works 687-3005Red Cross 368-3131Risk Management 478-2250School District 686-5085Senior Center 685-3160Sewer Problem 875-6730Street Sweeping 687-3005Suicide Prevention 368-3111Special Waste Collection Center 627-3232Teen Center 686-6942TTY/TDD (888) 435-6092TTY/TDD (California Relay) 711Traffic Bureau (Police) 627-3714Transit Services Administration 683-8726Utility Billing 478-3642Youth Services /Juvenile Diversion 627-3344 Women’s Shelter Crisis Line 920-2952

ELK GROVE CITY COUNCILMayor Gary Davisgdavis@elkgrovecity.orgVice Mayor Steve LySteveLy@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Steven Detricksdetrick@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Patrick Humephume@elkgrovecity.orgCouncilmember Darren Suendsuen@elkgrovecity.org

Step Up to the MicOpen Auditions for Teen Idol 2016Now through March 18

Elk Grove and Sacramento area students in grades 7-12 with vocal talents can win cash prizes of up to $1,000 and opportunities to perform in community events! Amateur (non-professional/unpaid) soloists, duets, and groups can register to audition at www.teencenterusa.org.

Don’t miss some of the best local talent—check out the semi-finals on April 1 and the finals on April 8 as area kids compete to win! Admission is $5 per person at semi-finals and $10 at finals, kids 6 and under are free. All proceeds benefit Teen Center USA.

For more information about this Teen Center USA Elk Grove event, visit www.teencenterusa.org or email tcusaeg@frontier.comEvent is sponsored by Laguna Sunrise Rotary of Elk Grove and the City of Elk Grove.

Hop on over to Spring Egg’stravaganzaSaturday, March 26 | 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Elk Grove Regional Park (Rotary Grove)9950 Elk Grove-Florin RoadCelebrate spring with an egg hunt, carnival games, bouncers, petting zoo, the Easter Bunny, and more! Some activities have a minimal fee. Food will be available for purchase.

For more information, visit www.yourcsd.com

Breakfast with the BunnySaturday, March 26Elk Grove Regional Park (Pavilion)9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road

Fuel up before the activities--enjoy a pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Seating is limited, so register early. Seating times are 8, 9, and 10 in the morning. The cost is $5 in advance ($7 at the door), children 2 and under are $1. For reservations, call 405-5300 or 405-5600. Event co-sponsored by the Pride of Laguna Creek Lions Club.

Celebrate Earth Day with the LibraryEvery day is Earth Day at the library! All you need is your library card for online access to a robust library of ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines. There’s no need to make a trip to the library, just manage your book selections and reservations from home. You can also access great resources for reports, study for the ACT/SAT, and print legal forms.

For more information, visit www.saclibrary.org or stop in at your local library.

Franklin Community Library10055 Franklin High Rd.Elk Grove, CA 95757

Elk Grove Library8900 Elk Grove Blvd.Elk Grove, CA 95624

WIN CASH!

Good Deed or Good Eats— Why Not Both? Taste of Elk GroveSaturday, April 16 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation Building9040 High Tech Court, Elk Grove

As you sample food and drink from more than 60 local restaurants, wineries, and breweries you’ll be doing a good deed. Proceeds from this event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Laguna Sunrise, help support local charities and community projects.

To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit www.lagunasunriserotary.org

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During the month of March, Republic Services employees* will randomly select residential recycle carts throughout the city and check their contents. The first 12 households whose carts are free of contaminants (i.e., trash) will be awarded a $100 gift card. To be eligible, accounts must be current and in good standing.

Winners will be invited to attend a City Council Meeting in April, where they will be recognized for their recycling efforts, awarded the $100 gift card, and entered into a drawing to win the grand prize—a $200 gift card!

For questions or official rules, visit egtrashrecycleservices.org or call Annah Rulon at 669-6868.* Republic Services employees performing the bin audit will be easily identifiable as a Republic Services employee.

Tire Disposal Days at the Special Waste Collection Center9255 Disposal Lane March 6–9 April 10–13Sunday through Wednesday9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Turn Trash into TreasureLearn How to Compost Saturday, April 2 | 10 a.m. to noonElk Grove Community Garden10025 Hampton Oak Drive

Register by calling Republic Services at 669-6868. Deadline to register is March 31. For more information, visit elkgrovecommunitygarden.org

FROM YOUR WASTE & RECYCLING

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Annual Plant Sale at the Elk Grove Community Garden April 9 | 9 a.m. to noon

Stay up to date on the latest General Plan

updates at:elkgrovecity.org/generalplan

Special Waste Collection Center will be closed on Sunday, March 27For more information, visit egtrashrecycleservices.org or call 627-3232.

Three Cheers for our VolunteersCheers to all volunteers who have made a difference in Elk Grove! The volunteers below were selected among 18 nominees for the 2015 Volunteer Award and their outstanding service to our community. Any individual, group, business, agency, or organization whose volunteer activities directly benefit the Elk Grove community was eligible. The awards were presented at the December 9 City Council meeting.

Residents, Neighborhoods and Community GroupsWinner – Lee Salo Social & Community ServicesWinner – Angela SpeaseHonorable Mention – Rodney BlackwellArts, Culture and HeritageWinner – Elk Grove Quilt GuildHonorable Mention – Elk Grove Community BandSports & RecreationWinner – Steve AbramsService, Organizations & GroupsWinner – Rotary Club of Laguna SunriseYoung Volunteer of the YearWinner – Cindy LamHonorable Mention - Jose Gonzalez Jr.

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