North Laguna Creek Valley Hi Community Association

North Laguna Creek Valley Hi Community Association Zoom meeting tonight (Thursday, April 10, 2025) from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. We are a non-profit volunteer neighborhood association and serve as the community's resource and information hub.

Learn the facts about crime in South Sacramento, which boasts one of the lowest crime rates in the city. Get accurate information directly from the Sacramento Police Department and see beyond the news headlines.

For the Zoom link, call 916-409-6729.

Hi Neighbors,

Rhonda Henderson, here. I am the President of the North Laguna Creek Valley Hi Community Association (a 501(c)3 non-profit nominated for the 2024 State of District 8 Neighborhood Association of the Year Award). I am reaching out for your support.

We're raising funds (goal: $5,000, initial target: $1,800) to make our neighborhood a better place by investing in:

- Safe and accessible parks/public spaces.
- Community-building events.
- Programs for all ages (e.g., free weekly chess class).
- Neighborhood safety and health.

Please help us improve our community! Donate by contacting me at 916-409-6729.

Thank you for your generosity.

Rhonda Henderson, President
North Laguna Creek Valley Hi Community Association
916-425-0401
[email protected]
www.ourpulse.net

Want to learn how SMUD is powering a sustainable future? Marcella Maui shared the latest on their Carbon Free 2030 goal at our 11/14/24 North Laguna Creek Valley Hi Community Association meeting. In case you missed it, here's a quick recap.

SMUD's ambitious goal is to reach zero carbon emissions in its power supply by 2030. This makes it one of the most aggressive climate targets for a large utility in the United States.

SMUD is doing BIG things! To achieve this, SMUD is focusing on a variety of strategies, including:

• Expanding renewable energy sources: This includes solar,
wind, and geothermal power.
• Investing in energy storage: Battery storage systems can help
balance the grid and store excess renewable energy.
• Retooling natural gas plants: Some existing natural gas plants
may be converted to run on renewable fuels or retired.
• Encouraging energy efficiency and demand response: These
programs help reduce energy consumption and peak demand.

For more detailed information, you can visit SMUD's website:

2030 Clean Energy Vision Learn about SMUD's 2030 Clean Energy Vision—our bold vision to eliminate 100% of our greenhouse gas emissions from our electric generation by 2030.

The monthly North Laguna Creek Valley Hi Community Association's General Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Call 916-409-6729 to register for the Zoom meeting link. Our meetings are always held on the second Thursday.

Please join us and voice your concerns about what's happening in your neighborhood. What's on your mind? Learn how we may be able to help you.

Come learn what the proposed project at Sac Sewer's Elk Grove Wastewater Treatment Plant plans to do and its impact on air quality. Hosted by Sac Metro Air District.

The next North Laguna Creek Valley Hi Community Association meeting is on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. We meet virtually on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Call 916-409-6729 for more information.

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Our Pulse December 2023 Newsletter Vol. 2, Issue 1

What’s Happening in our Community
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• City Watering Schedule
• Free Holiday Parking Holiday Parking Map
• Shop 916 Gift Card Promotion
• City Watering Schedule
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• Stockton Blvd Plan Public Review Draft
• High-Efficiency Washing Machine Rebates
• High-Efficiency Toilet Rebates
• Planning Academy 2024
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• Sacramento Film + Media Grant Program Open
• Neighborhood Clean-up Grant Program
• 2023 NLVHCA Activities
• South Sacramento Food Drive

City Watering Schedule
Department of Utilities staff are reminding people about the City’s year-round watering schedule, which requires residents and businesses to limit when they water landscapes. From November 1 to February 28:

· Watering is allowed one day per week, on Saturday or Sunday, at any time of day.
· No weekday watering is permitted.

Learn more: https://www.cityofsacramento.org/Utilities/Water/Conservation/Watering-Schedule

Free Holiday Parking
This holiday season, the City of Sacramento will once again adjust parking meter operating hours in specific areas to encourage residents and visitors to dine, shop, and attend events in Old Sacramento, downtown, and midtown. From Nov. 24 to Dec. 24, no payment will be required at select on-street meters after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends within the holiday parking zone. This includes green meter payment machines. Visit https://www.cityofsacramento.org/public-works/parking-services for more info.

Shop 916 Gift Card Promotion
Double the holiday joy with the special promo of buy a gift card, get a bonus gift card and shop at over 100 Sacramento businesses. This holiday season, the City of Sacramento will once again adjust parking meter operating hours in specific areas to encourage residents and visitors to dine, shop, and attend events in Old Sacramento, downtown, and midtown. From Nov. 24 to Dec. 24, no payment will be required at select on-street meters after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends within the holiday parking zone. This includes green meter payment machines.
This promotional offer is available from Nov. 15 through Feb. 15, 2024, and the bonus gift cards must be used by March 31, 2024. Learn more at: www.shop916local.com

Existing Building Electrification Strategy
The City of Sacramento is developing a pathway to transition existing buildings to carbon-free electricity by 2045. Electrification of existing buildings is a crucial step in the City’s work to achieve carbon neutrality. A draft of the strategy is now available for public review, with public comment to be accepted through December 17th, 2023. The draft strategy can be viewed and commented on
by going to the following website and URL.

Website: https://www.cityofsacramento.org/Community-Development/Planning/Major-Projects/General-Plan/About-The-Project/Climate_Change/Existing-Building-Electrification
Draft: https://bit.ly/EBE-strategy

Stockton Blvd Plan Public Review Draft
The Public Review Draft Stockton Blvd Plan, which consists of a specific plan and a neighborhood action plan, has been updated using input received on the Community Working Version Stockton Blvd Plan (Working Version). City staff used this input to update the Stockton Blvd Plan, making it more in line with community priorities. This will lead to a more successful implementation of the Plan’s policies and actions. Your feedback on the Plan's main elements, including the anti-displacement values, community priorities, and actions, is vital in ensuring its success. Provide your input through December 31, 2023, by visiting https://bit.ly/StocktonBlvdPlanPublicReviewDraft.

High-Efficiency Washing Machine Rebates
If you’re planning to buy a new washing machine, a rebate from the City of Sacramento could save you $125 on high-efficiency clothes washers. The Water Conservation Office, in partnership with CalWEP (California Water Efficiency Partnership), is offering a rebate of up to $125.

Please confirm that the new washer is identified on the list of approved products. Clothes washers must have a water factor of 3.7 or less. Click here or call 1-877-231-3625 to confirm eligibility. Lists are revised periodically. Submit your application along with your receipt on the CalWEP website: https://calwep.org/programs/rebates.

High-Efficiency Toilet Rebates
Replace your older PRE-1992 toilet with a new high-efficiency toilet (1.28 gallons per flush or less) and receive a rebate of up to $125. Older toilets can use four times more water to flush and are one of the largest water wasters in your home. This rebate requires an inspection BEFORE you remove your old toilet to verify that it will qualify. To schedule a pre-inspection, call 311 or
(916) 264-5011. Have multiple toilets to replace? There is no limit to the number of rebates that may be requested. However, rebate funds may not always be available. Submit the online form or download the application.

Planning Academy 2024
The City of Sacramento Planning Academy is a free, hybrid course designed to educate, engage, and empower Sacramento residents and business owners on current planning issues and City plans underway in Sacramento. Participants have the opportunity to engage directly with staff leading a range of planning efforts and can expect to learn about the City’s planning process and how planning shapes our community, with the opportunity to discuss Sacramento's future with a cohort of civic leaders. The course objective is to provide participants with knowledge, skills, and connections to encourage civic engagement in the planning process and to empower them to be more effective advocates in future City of Sacramento Planning efforts. Applications for the 2024 Planning Academy will be open from December 4th, 2023, through January 31st, 2024. Sessions will take place on Monday evenings from March 4th through May 13th, 2024. Visit cityofsacramento.org/planningacademy to learn more.

Sacramento Film + Media Grant Program Open
The City of Sacramento’s Film + Media office is now accepting applications for its film grant, which works to sustain and foster growth in film and television production in the city of Sacramento. The Sacramento Film + Media Grant program is open to productions filming at least 50% of the project in the Sacramento region, with at least two locations in the city of Sacramento. It is also open to productions, where 75% of post-production is done in the city of Sacramento. Eligible productions include feature-length films, short films, episodic television, television pilots, television movies/miniseries, documentaries, docuseries, commercials, music videos, and unscripted television. The deadline to apply is January 15th, 2024, 11:59 p.m. Learn more: https://sacmetroarts.submittable.com/submit

Neighborhood Clean-up Grant Program
The Recycling and Solid Waste Division provides grant funds for programs or events that collect and remove trash and debris as part of community clean-up efforts. The grants are for up to $800 per grant per fiscal year. Grantees are limited to three grants of $800 - on a citywide basis - during each fiscal year. For example, one group could conduct three clean-ups in three different areas of the city and be eligible for $2,400 in funding. Learn more: https://www.cityofsacramento.org/Public-Works/RSW/Collection-Services/Illegal-Dumping/Neighborhood-Clean-up-Grant-Program

2023 North Laguna Valley Hi Community Association Activities
• August 1, 2023 – Held National Night Out Celebration at Shasta Community Park. We gave away bottled water, face shields, and mosquito bite repellant wipes and distributed membership applications. Over 200 residents visited our table. We had two food truck vendors this year. Special thanks to the following businesses/individuals who sponsored this event. National Night Out is always celebrated on the second Tuesday of August each year. Mark your calendar to attend next year on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
• October 19, 2024 – South Sacramento Festival at Shasta Community Park. We gave away Lysol Sanitizer Wipes, raffle prizes, and bottled water. Lysol Sanitizer Wipes and face shields are still available. If you want to get any of these items, call 916-607-6729.

South Sacramento Family Food Drive – December 7, 2023, through February 14, 2024
• Canned goods and non-perishable items are accepted from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Sam & Bonnie Pannel Community Center Poolside Kitchen at 2450 Meadowview Rd. For more information, call 916-883-1175

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