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Pick Up a
Loaner Life Jacket!
Heading to the river or lake?
Stop by one of Cosumnes Fire
Departments Fire Stations at
Station 71 (8760 Elk Grove Blvd.) or
Station 75 (2300 Maritime Dr.) to pick
up
a loaner life jacket. Life jackets can
be
borrowed FREE of charge for a day
or
the entire weekend. Sizes range fro
m
infant to adult extra-large.
More information about the summe
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long program is available at
www.yourcsd.com or 405-7100.
July-August 2016 / Volume 16 / Issue 4
elkgrovecity.org
INSIDE:Page 2 City Utility Box is Now Under the Sea PD in the
Park Key to the CityAn Ancient Honor in the Modern World
Recognizing City Employees for a Decade of Dedication Do You Have a
Better Vision for Elk Grove?Page 3 Sweet, Juicy Fun in store at
Summer Markets in Old Town Plaza
CommunityIdentifiesTopPrioritiesfor Essential City Services
Celebrate Diversity Week!Page 4 29th Annual Strauss Festival Going
Above & Beyond Deserves Recognition You Could Be a Cover Model
FREE Tire Disposal FREE Composting Class
Stay Water Smart this SummerA good dousing over the winter
months has helped, but continued water conservation is important.
Stay informed about changes to state water restrictions and updates
affecting your water service this summer by checking with your
water purveyor. Elk Groves primary service providers are the Elk
Grove Water District and the Sacramento County Water Agency.
Elk Grove Water District685-3556 www.egws.org
Sacramento County Water Agency874-6851www.scwa.net
NEWSLETTERCity of Elk Grove
Parking is $10 per vehicle. Gates open at 7:00 a.m. Alcohol,
personal fireworks, and pets, excluding service animals, are
strictly prohibited.
The dog park and disc golf course amenities at Elk Grove Park
will be closed for this event.
Free Admission! Monday, July 4
Elk Grove Regional Park
National Night OutTuesday, August 2 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.Get out
and mingle with your neighbors and the
hard-workingofficersoftheElkGrovePoliceDepartmentduring the 33rd
annual crime prevention event called National Night Out. From 6
p.m. to 10 p.m., neighborhoods and police departments in Elk Grove
and across the nation are teaming up to host block parties with
everything from barbecues and bounce houses to potlucks and snow
cones. Its a wonderful opportunity to promote police/community
partnerships, crime prevention, and neighborhood camaraderie. By
bringing us together to confront the pervasive problems of crime,
drugs, and violence, National Night Out helps cultivate the spirit
and determination necessary to make our neighborhoods safer and our
communities stronger.For more information or to register your block
party, please contact the Elk Grove PD Crime Prevention Officers at
478-8122 or [email protected].
Schedule of Events:4:00 p.m. Opening of Vendor Exhibits
5:30 p.m. Let Freedom Ride Bike and Stroller Parade
6:00 p.m. Concert featuring The Groove Thang Band
7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
9:30 p.m. Fireworks Spectacular!
20 th Annual
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Independence Day Observed
July 4City Hall Closed
It Begins With You!
Your input is needed to guide our citys future. Tell us how you
want your city to grow and develop via the online workshop at
gpworkshop.elkgrovecity.org.
Do You Have a Better Vision for Elk
Grove?Areyoufrustratedwithtrafficissues?Do you want a say in
housing or commercial development? Do you have an opinion about
where and how Elk Grove should grow and change? The Citys General
Plan team seeks your input on land use and circulation
alternatives. Here are some opportunities to share your
ideas:Online Workshop. Review potential land use maps and share
your input via the online workshop at gpworkshop.elkgrovecity.org.
Open July 11!Study Session. Attend the upcoming Planning
Commission/City Council joint study session on July 28.
Key to the City-An Ancient Honor in the Modern WorldWith roots
going back over 1,000 years, the key to a city is recognized in
many cultures as the highest
honor a City can bestow, and Elk Grove is no different. This
symbolic gesture, awarded by our Mayor on behalf of the City
Council, is presented to an individual or entity in one or more of
several categories. Examples include acts
of heroism performed within our city limits; a resident reaching
the age of 100 years or more; acts of exemplary public, civic,
military, or humanitarian service; and remarkable athletic
accomplishments or contributions. Unlike medieval times, any
Elk
Grove resident can nominate a deserving individual or entity for
this honor.
For a full list of the qualifications or to submit a nomination,
please visit our website at elkgrovecity.org/key.
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Make a Connection with Community Protection, Introducing PD in
the Park!You may start to notice a police presence in area parks,
but that doesnt mean something is wrongin fact, its good. As part
of a focused effort to connect law enforcement with the community,
the Elk Grove Police Department and Cosumnes Community Services
District have partnered to
bringyoutheyear-roundPDintheParkprogram.Policeofficerswill be
visiting area parks to meet residents, answer questions, and have a
little fun. At PD in the Park, you can shoot some hoops, play some
catch, get some cool stuff, or just hang out with the Elk Grove
PD.
To find out when an officer will be visiting your park, visit
elkgrovepd.org, the EGPD Facebook page, or Nextdoor.com, or follow
on twitter #PDinthePark #EGPDinthePark.
City Utility Box is Now Under the SeaThe utility box located in
front of Bubbles Car Wash at Bond Road and Highway 99 has been
visually transformed into an underwater escape.
PartoftheCitysUtilityBoxBeautificationPilotProgram,themakeoverwas
created by local artist Kelly Croisdale. Thanks to the Committee
for the Arts, Sherwin Williams, and the Elk Grove Artists
organization for bringing us all a little closer to the sea.
The four other utility boxes that are part of this program will
be featured in future newsletter editions.
Find out more about the beautification program, artists, and
other details by visiting elkgrovecity.org.
Kelly Croisdale
CALENDAR AT A GLANCECity CouncilJuly 13, 27; August 246 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
Planning CommissionJuly 7, 21; August 4, 186 p.m. City Hall
Council Chambers
Disability Advisory CommitteeJuly 20, August 176 p.m. City Hall
Council Chambers
Historic Preservation CommitteeJuly 11, August 86:30 p.m. City
Hall Council Chambers
Multicultural CommitteeJuly 19, August 166 p.m. City Hall
Council Chambers
Trails CommitteeJuly 18, August 156:30 p.m. City Hall Council
Chambers
Committee for the ArtsJuly 21, August 186:30 p.m. City Hall 8380
Laguna Palms, Suite 100
CITY HOLIDAYS
EVENTSFarmers MarketSaturdays, 8 a.m. to noon Laguna Gateway
Shopping Center (at Big Horn Blvd. and Laguna Blvd.)
california-grown.com
Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Old Town
PlazaIlovemyfarmersmarket.comFirst Saturday Art ReceptionSaturday,
July 2, and August 64 p.m. to 7 p.m.Elk Grove Fine Arts
Centerelkgrovefineartscenter.org
Food Truck Mania Wednesday, July 6, and August 3 5 p.m. to 8
p.m. Old Town Plaza
Saturday, July 16, and August 20 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Morse Park
sactomofo.com
Hot Summer Nights Concert SeriesFridays in August6:00 p.m.Laguna
Town HallYourcsd.com
Community Camp OutJuly 910Elk Grove Regional ParkYourcsd.comTeen
Center USA Be the ChangeVariety Show Dinner and AuctionJuly 156:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Sun Grove ChurchTeencenterusa.org
CSD Comedy Under the StarsJuly 158 p.m. to 10
p.m.Yourcsd.com
Recognizing City Employees for a Decade of DedicationOn July 1,
115 City employees will celebrate 10 years of service to the City.
Nearly two-thirds of these men and women started their careers with
the City upon the establishment of Elk Groves own Police Department
in 2006. As we continue to mature as a City, we are thankful to all
of our City staff for their dedication to serving Elk Groves
residents and keeping our community a safe and beautiful place to
live, work, and play.
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Sweet, Juicy Fun in Store at Summer Markets in Old Town Plaza9
a.m. to 1 p.m.SavortheflavorsofsummereverySundayattheOldTownElk
Grove Farmers Market. The Living Smart Foundation will be offering
some special experiences at the market each month. Stop by one of
these events to experience a taste of fresh, local goodness:
Farmers Market Peach Festival July 24 Have a peachy keen time
selecting peach-inspired prepared foods, dried peaches, and fresh
peaches (among the many other seasonal market staples). Learn how
to can peaches, play some fun games, participate in the Peach
Eating Contest, and compete in the Peach Dessert Contest!
Chef Meet & Eat August 14Cook like a pro! Get inspired by
local chefs as they share their expertise and recipes. Demos will
be exhibited 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon.
Tomato Taste-Off September 11Local farmers will compete with
their heirloom tomato varieties. Learn about the many varieties of
tomatoes grown in California and vote on your favorites. And if you
have a winning salsa recipe, enter it in the Best Salsa
Competition!
For more information and a complete listing of news and events,
visit ILoveMyFarmersMarket.com.
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,
TrafficSignals,Streetlights,DrainageProblemsAbandoned 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-
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 635-2500GraffitiHotline
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)
711TrafficBureau(Police) 627-3714Transit Services Administration
683-8726Utility Billing 478-3642Youth Services /Juvenile Diversion
627-3344 Womens Shelter Crisis Line 920-2952
ELK GROVE CITY COUNCILMayor Gary
[email protected] Mayor Steve
[email protected] Councilmember Steven
[email protected] Councilmember Patrick
[email protected] Darren
[email protected]
Celebrate Diversity Week!Celebrate the many cultures and people
who make Elk Grove a great place to call home. Join the Elk Grove
Multicultural Committee, in partnership with the Sacramento Public
Library and the Living Smart Foundation, in celebrating our Citys
diversity at these upcoming events:
A Reading of the Universal Declaration of Human RightsAugust 18,
6:00 p.m. | Franklin Library Come share in the powerful words and
aspirations for a more peaceful world at a public reading of the 30
articles of this important document in different languages,
followed by the English translations. Volunteer to be a reader by
contacting Jana Shober at [email protected] or 690-1828.
Multicultural Day at the Old Town Elk Grove Farmers
MarketSunday, August 21 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Old Town Plaza Celebrate
the sights, sounds, and tastes of diversity at the Old Town Elk
Grove Farmers Market, with cultural entertainment and global
recipes that highlight fresh seasonal ingredients.
Stories from Around the WorldAugust 23 and 24 | Franklin
LibraryBring your kids and wander around the world through stories,
songs, and rhymes. Its a free journey that is sure to engage and
delight your child!Preschool: Tuesday, August 23, 10 a.m.Toddler:
Wednesday, August 24, 10 a.m.Babies and Caregivers: Wednesday,
August 24, 11 a.m.
5th Annual Elk Grove Multicultural Festival Saturday, August
2710 a.m. to 5 p.m.Elk Grove Regional ParkAttend this day-long
festival featuring a blend of world music, art, fashion, food, and
activities for the kids. The Multicultural Festival is Elk Groves
signature community-wide celebration of diversity, with more than
20 cultural performances and more than 80 cultural, religious, and
service organizations participating. This event is presented by the
City of Elk Grove and Hill Physicians.
Community Identifies Top Priorities for Essential City Services
Residents who participated in the Quality of Life Service
PrioritiesandNeedsinElkGrovesurveyidentifiedahandfulof top
priorities for essential city services. Priorities include reducing
crime, maintaining rapid police response times,
attractingandretaininglocalbusinesses,fixingpotholes,andmaintaining
city streets. The City is considering this feedback and will
continue to update residents as it works to address these quality
of life service needs and priorities into the future.
For more information, visit www.elkgrovecity.org/QOL
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FREE PARKING AND ADMISSI
ON.
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FREE Tire Disposal at the Elk Grove Special Waste Collection
Center9255 Disposal LaneDrop off your unwanted tires anytime
between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. during these upcoming Tire Collection
Events:
JulySunday, July 10 Wednesday, July 13
AugustSunday, August 7 Wednesday, August 10
Limited to 9 tires per household, per vehicle, per collection
event. Business tire waste is not permitted under this program.
For more information, call 627-3232 or visit
elkgrovecity.org/recycle.
FREE Composting Class September 17 | 10 a.m. to Noon Elk Grove
Community Garden10025 Hampton Oak DriveLearn how to get started in
composting food and yard waste at homeparticipate in the upcoming
FREE workshop. Just bring a nonperishable food item to donate to
the Elk Grove Food Bank.
Call 475-4182 for more information or to reserve your spot by
September 14.
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CITY OF ELK GROVE
Elk Grove Postal Resident
City of Elk Grove8401 Laguna Palms WayElk Grove, CA 95758
8401 Laguna Palms WayElk Grove, CA 95758(916)
478-2206elkgrovecity.orgKristyn NelsonPublic Affairs
[email protected]
Lupe MurriettaGraphic [email protected]
SCAN ME with your smart phone for up-to-date information about
the City of Elk Grove.
The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in
admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services,
or activities. Questions, concerns, or complaints may be forwarded
to the Citys ADA Coordinator.
City of Elk Grove NEWSLETTER
Presenting Whos the Fairest of Them All?29th Annual Strauss
Festival July 2831 | Strauss Island | Elk Grove Regional ParkGather
a blanket, some lawn chairs, and your friends and family and be
enchanted by the beautiful princess who is awakened from a deep
slumber by the handsome prince. This FREE Snow White-inspired
production will delight the young and the old with graceful
dancing,
lovelycostumes,classicalmusic,andagrandfireworksfinale.
Enjoy food and drink while watching the showbring your own or
purchase from licensed vendors (including wine and beer). No
personal alcoholic beverages are allowed to be brought into the
park. Parking is $10, which supports this free festival. Reserved
bleacher seating packages can be purchased at
straussfestival.com.
The promenade begins at 7:30 p.m., the show begins at 8:15 p.m.,
and a fireworks display at 10 p.m. marks the spectacular
closing.For more information, call 714-2527, email [email protected],
or visit straussfestival.com.
Going Above & Beyond Deserves RecognitionDo you know a
business, organization or individual who goes Above and Beyond for
individuals with disabilities in Elk Grove? If so, take a moment to
nominate them for the City of Elk Groves Disability Advisory
Committees Accessibility Award. The committee will review
applications and recognize honorees during Disability Awareness
Month in October. Working together, we can help improve the quality
of life for everyone in Elk Grove.
Applications are available at www.elkgrovecity.org/dac or by
contacting the Citys ADA Coordinator at 478-2250. The nomination
period ends September 8.
You Could Be a Cover Model! 2017 Town Planner Photo Contest Now
OpenThe City and Town Planner Calendar are once again teaming up to
host a cover photo contest on Instagram. Submit your entries
through Instagram anytime now through August 17 using the hashtag
#EGTownPlanner17. The winner will receive $100 and their image will
be used on the cover of the 2017 Elk Grove Town Planner Calendar,
which will be distributed to addresses in Elk Grove this
December.
All photo entries must be taken in the Elk Grove community. For
official contest rules and details, visit elkgrovecity.org.
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Free collection is available
to all Sacramento
County residents.
FROM YOUR WASTE & RECYCLING
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