Florin Road Feasibility Study Underway

The Florin Road Partnership (FRP) has teamed up with engineering consultant Wood Rodgers, Inc. on the Florin Road Utility Undergrounding Project feasibility study.

FRP advocated for many years to convince the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and the City of Sacramento of the need for this project to improve both the aesthetics and accessibility of the Florin Road business corridor. A portion of the Partnership’s annual budget was set aside each year for the past several years in anticipation of this study.

Wood Rodgers will prepare the feasibility study for converting approximately 7600 linear feet of existing overhead electrical power delivery system, cable television and telephone fiber optic lines to underground. The proposed project is located on the north side of Florin Road between Tamoshanter Way and Franklin Boulevard.

The feasibility study will include the following:
1. An estimate of the capital costs of converting the overhead dry utilities to underground,
2. A conceptual alignment for converting these facilities to underground and their potential impact to the existing infrastructure and associated services,
3. An estimate of the right of way impact, time and resources to bury overhead lines,
4. Identification of potential additional costs to customers, the City of Sacramento, and other utilities that may be impacted by the project, and
5. Investigation of potential funding sources to cove the cost of undergrounding these dry utilities.

This proposed project is a potential catalyst for future streetscape improvements. However, no construction work will be done as part of the feasibility study.

For more information about the study, please contact Mark Rayback, project manager for Wood Rodgers, Inc. at 916-440-8131 or Larry Carr, executive director of the Florin Road Partnership, at 916-424-4230, ext. 2.

June 20th Business First Conference

Apply for the "California Competes" Tax Credit

The City of Sacramento Economic Development Department and the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) are hosting a workshop on the new California Competes Tax Credit. The program provides upwards of $180 million in tax credits over the next two years for businesses of all sizes that want to expand or relocate to California.

Small, medium and large businesses are encouraged to attend the FREE workshop and receive instruction on how to apply for this new tax credit program available from the State.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014, 9:00 am to 10:00 am, New City Hall, Council Chambers, 915 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814

Please register at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/go-biz-to-host-workshop-on-how-businesses-can-apply-for-the-california-competes-tax-credit-tickets-10831267613

Dec. 13th Elected Official Roundtable

The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend their Roundtable with Assemblymember Roger Dickinson, 7th District. Learn what the California State Assembly is doing to make it easier for small businesses to do business in the state and in the City of Sacramento.

This FREE event will be on Friday, December 13, 2013, from 9:00 am-10:30 am, at the SHCC office, 1491 River Park Dr, Suite 101, Sacramento.

For more information, call 916-486-7700 or email info@sachcc.org. You may also submit questions to Assemblymember Dickinson in advance at info@sachcc.org.

Planning & Development Code Training Session

The City of Sacramento's 50-year-old zoning code was recently updated and the changes will take effect on September 30, 2013. The City is offering a training session on the new code, referred to as the Planning and Development Code. During the training, city staff will provide information on significant changes, how to use the new code, and answer any questions you may have.

The training session will be repeated on the four dates listed below. Space is limited so RSVP right away by selecting a date and registering:

Wednesday, September 11.
Friday, September 13.
Wednesday, September 18.
Friday, September 20.

The presentation will start at 12:00 p.m. and the question & answer session at 12:40 p.m. The training sessions will be held at 300 Richards Blvd., 2nd Floor, Room 221, Sacramento, The first training session will be videotaped and made available on the City's website. The video will be available after September 11.

For more information or to register, please contact Teresa Haenggi at thaenggi@cityofsacramento.org or 916.808.7554.

Planning and Development Code project meeting

The City of Sacramento Community Development Department has initiated a zoning code update--something that has not been completed in more than 50 years. The proposed update, referred to as the "Planning and Development Code," will result in a user-friendly document that provides predictable, clear and consolidated direction for development. Key components of the update include:

• Reorganizing the code by individual zones for ease of use, 

• Creating a consistent citywide site plan and design review process,

• Providing flexibility in development standards to facilitate development of smaller urban infill lots,

• Updating development standards to recognize urban and traditional development patterns identified in the General Plan,

• Updating parking standards and identifying alternative parking compliance to facilitate urban infill.

This process will help manage Sacramento’s growth over the next 20 plus years, as identified in the 2030 General Plan.

 

Got feedback or want more information?

• Attend the Planning and Design Commission meetings on Thursday, January 17 and Thursday, January 31 at 5:30 p.m. in New City Hall located at 915 I Street in downtown Sacramento.   

• Request a presentation by e-mailing SacPDC@cityofsacramento.org.

• Contact Associate Planner Teresa Haenggi at 916.808.7554.

Visit the project website at www.sacgp.org/pdc.html.

June Business Seminars & Mixers

The City of Sacramento will hold the FREE Sacramento Business First workshop for small businesses on Friday, June 8, 2012.

You’ll get information about business counseling, marketing, social media, finance, business tax programs, and more! Local economic development researcher Ryan Sharp will discuss the latest economic trends taking place in our region. There will also be informational booths, networking opportunities, and refreshments.

The event runs from 7:30 am to 11:45 am at the Woodlake Hotel, Sacramento.

To register, visit http://www.cityofsacramento.org/econdev/sacramentobusinessfirst/index.cfm

Paychex Insurance Agency, Inc. presents Navigating Health Insurance Options for Businesses.  This seminar will be held on Monday, June 18, 2012, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET. 

To register, visit http://www.paychexinsurance.com/seminars.aspx.


The Power Inn Alliance presents Security & Business Protection Faire & Mixer on Thursday, June 21, 2012, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at the Alliance office, 5310 Power Inn Road, Suite F, Sacramento.

This event combines a meet-and-greet style mixer with the popular "Crime & Dine" meetings.  Local security and protective products companies will be on hand showcasing their products and services.

To register, visit http://securityfaire.eventbrite.com.

It's Business First in Sacramento

Save the Date for “Sacramento Business First”! 

The City of Sacramento will hold this FREE workshop for small businesses on Friday, June 8, 2012.

You’ll get information about business counseling, marketing, social media, finance, business tax programs, and more!  Local economic development researcher Ryan Sharp will discuss the latest economic trends taking place in our region.  There will also be informational booths, networking opportunities, and refreshments. 

The event runs from 7:30 am to 11:45 am at the Woodlake Hotel, Sacramento. 

To register, visit http://www.cityofsacramento.org/econdev/sacramentobusinessfirst/index.cfm

City of Sacramento Online Survey for Utility Customers

The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities is seeking residential and commercial customer input on the department’s future services, programs and priorities.

The department provides city commercial water, sewer, drainage and related services, residential garbage, recycling, and solid waste services.    Increased federal and state mandates, including  water meters and water quality requirements, have left less discretionary funds for projects such as improvements to aging pipes. This in turn has impacted services offered to customers.

If you are a Sacramento city business or residential customer, please complete the survey by visiting http://www.YourUtilitiesYourVoice.com by October 3, 2011.  The department will also make presentations to community groups upon request.  For more information, please email info@yourutilitiesyourvoice.com. 

9/14 and 9/28 Community Partnership Meetings

The City of Sacramento is hosting a series of meetings to facilitate broad communication between the City and the community on issues, policies and priorities.  At this month’s Community Partnership Meetings, you can:

·         Meet the new City Manager

·         Find out about New Council District Boundaries

·         Learn how to create a Neighborhood Newsletter.

For Council District 8, the meeting is Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the Pannell Meadowview Community Center, 2450 Meadowview Road, Sacramento.

For Council District 5, the meeting is Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at the Oak Park Community Center, 3415 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Sacramento.

The meetings are from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  Staff from the City of Sacramento’s Neighborhood Services Department will be available at 6:00 pm to assist you with your neighborhood questions and concerns.  For more information, please call 916-808-6789.

Results of Florin Road Business Walk

The Florin Road Partnership and the City of Sacramento hosted the Florin Road Business Walk on May 19, 2011.  Fifty representatives visited nearly 165 businesses in our district asking owners and managers about their operations.  Here are some of the results:

Overall Business Conditions:
43% stated that their business is holding steady
14% stated that their business is doing well

What Merchants Like Most About the Florin Road Corridor:
49% said the area's clientele and demographics
33% said location
18% said proximity to restaurants, schools, and neighborhoods

To address the issues raised during this and other recent business walks in South Sacramento, the City of Sacramento along with the Florin Road Partnership, the Stockton Boulevard Partnership, and the Greater Sacramento Vietnamese-American Chamber of Commerce are partnering to present a business seminar this fall.  Further information will be posted soon on this blog and on our website at http://www.florinroad.com/.

Safety First!

Sacramento Job Corps 3^rd Annual Safety Fair is Wednesday, June 8, from 12:30 pm to 3:15 pm, at the Job Corps Center at 3100 Meadowview Road, Sacramento.  The event is in observance of National Safety Month and emphasizes the safety habits needed in the workplace.

Job Corps students and staff will demonstrate workplace safety and officials from the U.S. Dept. of Labor and the City of Sacramento will discuss worker safety.

For more information, please contact Brian Broadway, Business Community Liaison, at broadway.brian@jobcorps.org or 916-394-4307.

Construction Underway at Luther Burbank Regional Sports Complex

The City of Sacramento and the Sacramento City Unified School District have partnered on the development of a Regional Sports Complex at Luther Burbank High School.  These state-of-the-art athletic facilities will be available for use by both the school and the community. 

A groundbreaking ceremony was held in October 2009 for the $9.3 million Phase 1 of the project, with completion expected in 2011.

Phase 1 plans include a synthetic football field, soccer field and track; new bleachers; a concession stand; ticket booths; and classroom space. 

Funding for this portion of the project will come from Measure I bonds passed by voters in 2002. 

Phases 2 and 3 of the project (approximately $15.2 million) plan to include tennis courts, softball and baseball fields, and a new parking lot.  The city plans to apply for a second round of Proposition 84 money when it becomes available to finance these phases.

We Need Street Walkers!

Now that we've got your attention, let us explain:

The Florin Road Partnership, in conjunction with the City of Sacramento, the County of Sacramento and SMUD, will host a Business Walk along Florin Road on Thursday, May 19 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  

This “hit the streets” program checks in with businesses to learn how they are doing and how they may be connected to resources and opportunities.  8 more walkers are needed!

We'll meet at the Florin Road Arts & Business Complex, 2251 Florin Road, Suite 132 (NW corner of Florin and 24th Street).  A complimentary continental breakfast and catered lunch will be provided.

Each team will be asked to survey about ten businesses along Florin Road from Tamoshanter to Highway 99. (You'll actually drive to your starting point.) 

The information gathered from the Business Walk will be used to implement specific plans and strategies that further enhance businesses, including seminars and publications to provide information on available resources and programs.

Your participation is needed to make the walk successful!  To be a walker, please contact our office by emailing us at Florinroad@aol.com or by calling us at 916-424-4230, x. 1.

May 19th Florin Road Business Walk

The Florin Road Partnership, in conjunction with the City of Sacramento, the County of Sacramento and SMUD, will host a Business Walk along Florin Road.

This “hit the streets” program checks in with businesses to learn how they are doing and how they may be connected to resources and opportunities. 

The Florin Road Business Walk will take place on Thursday, May 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (A complimentary continental breakfast and catered lunch will be provided.) 

We'll meet at the Florin Road Arts & Business Complex, 2251 Florin Road, Suite 132 (NW corner of Florin and 24th Street). 

Each team will be asked to survey about ten businesses along Florin Road from Tamoshanter to Highway 99. (You'll actually drive to your starting point.) 

The information gathered from the Business Walk will be used to implement specific plans and strategies that further enhance businesses, including seminars and publications to provide information on available resources and programs.

Your participation is needed to make the walk successful!  To be a walker, please contact our office before May 11 by emailing us at Florinroad@aol.com or by calling us at 916-424-4230, x. 1.