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High Priority Projects

Updated June 2021

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Civic Amenities

Project	Description	Lead Department	Supporting Department(s)	Status
Complete design and construction of remaining phases of Old Town Plaza	Phase 2: Construction of frontage and entrance improvements for the plaza along Elk Grove Blvd. Phase 3: Remaining improvements include pavilion and plaza.	Public Works	Economic Development	Complete
Complete design and construction of Civic Center Nature Area	Construction of a passive recreational area on the remaining 30 acres of the Civic Center South Property.	Public Works	City Manager	In process
Complete acquisition, design, and tenant improvements for the new Elk Grove (Old Town) Library	Complete acquisition of 9260 Elk Grove Boulevard and prepare schematic design of the relocated Elk Grove Library Branch.	Public Works	Strategic Planning and Innovation	In process

Transportation

Project	Description	Lead Department	Supporting Department(s)	Status
Kammerer Road: Replace existing 2 lane Kammerer Road from Lotz Parkway to Bruceville Road Extend Kammerer Road from Bruceville Road to I-5	Reconstruction and extension of Kammerer Road as described.	Public Works		In process
Whitelock Parkway Interchange – complete project design and environmental review	Construction of an interchange at Whitelock Pkwy and State Route 99.	Public Works		In process
Complete the Grant Line Phase 2 Widening from Waterman to Bradshaw	Widen Grant Line Road from Waterman to Bradshaw from 2 lanes to 4 lanes and install new signals at Mosher and Bradshaw	Public Works		In process
Complete Elk Grove Blvd Streetscape Phase 2, School Street to Waterman Road	Widening of Elk Grove Blvd. including a 2-way left turn lane, 2 travel lanes, buffered bike lanes and curb gutters, sidewalks, and frontage improvements. Also entails includes utility undergrounding.	Pulbic Works		In process
Expand traffic signal communication network and increase bandwidth to improve signal synchronization and traffic operations and reduce congestion	Complete upgrades to traffic signal cabinets and connect to fiber optic and/or cellular service.	Public Works	IT, Police	Not Started
Implement adaptive traffic signal control pilot project	Upgrade equipment and traffic operations software and deploy a pilot adaptive traffic signal program for Elk Grove Boulevard from Elk Grove-Florin to Bruceville.	Public Works	IT	Not started
Adopt Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan Update	Prepare a comprehensive update to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master plan for consistency with the updated General Plan.	Strategic Planning and Innovation	Public Works	Complete
Prepare the Laguna Creek Inter-Regional Trail Master Plan	Prepare the Laguna Creek Inter-Regional Trail Master Plan and append to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan	Strategic Planning and Innovation	Public Works	In process
Implement the Mobility Resiliency Plan	Begin implementation of the Mobility Resiliency Plan by undertaking near-term actions called for in the Plan.	Strategic Planning and Innovation	Public Works, Finance	In process
Support Regional Transit's efforts to extend Light Rail (LRT) to the City	Planning for an extension of Light Rail services into the City.	City Manager	Public Works	In process
Support the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission’s effort to extend the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) train service to Elk Grove.	Planning for the extension of ACE services into the City	City Manager	Public Works	In process

Community Development

Project	Description	Lead Department	Supporting Department(s)	Status
Complete Railroad Street revitalization project	Improving streets with striping, curb gutters, and sidewalks. Creating on-street parking, 2 parking lots, and putting utility lines underground.	Public Works	Economic Development	Complete
Update the Old Town Special Planning Area	Prepare a comprehensive update to the Old Town Special Planning Area.	Strategic Planning and Innovation	Development Services, Economic Development	In process
Undertake efforts to advance the development of Project Elevate, creating a mixed-use neighborhood at the City property at Big Horn and Elk Grove Boulevard	Outreach to potential development partners and explore partnership opportunities to develop the site consistent with the established vision	Economic Development	Strategic Planning and Innovation	In process
Complete Design Guidelines update	Update the rules, first made in 2003, that direct the Design Review process for all development projects. Include revisions relative to middle income housing.	Development Services		In process
Implement the Urban Design Study for Kammerer Road Corridor	Prepare revisions to the General Plan, SEPA Community Plan, and Zoning to implement the Kammerer Road Urban Design Study	Strategic Planning and Innovation	Economic Development, Development Services, Public Works	In process
Implement programs that address homelessness in Elk Grove	Explore funding or other forms of support for housing and services for people experiencing homelessness	Development Services		In process

Community Safety

Project	Description	Lead Department	Supporting Department(s)	Status
Promote improvements to telecommunication services throughout the City	Facilitate improved telecommunications access for residences and businesses.	Strategic Planning and Innovation	Public Works, Economic Development	In process
Complete a comprehensive staffing and efficiency study for the Police Department	Utilizing a commissioned study to help inform a 3-5 year plan for hiring additional staff, considering staffing models, efficiencies in operation(s), and the expanded use of technology.	Police	Human Resources	In process
Adopt plan to remove all developed property from 200-year floodplain	Analyze flood risk in the City for a 200-year storm event and develop alternatives and associated costs for potentially mitigating the risks.	Public Works		In process

City Operations

Project	Description	Lead Department	Supporting Department(s)	Status
Complete construction of the Police Department Campus improvements and expansion	Construction of improvements at 9362 Studio Court for relocation of Property and Evidence and Forensics	Public Works	Police	In process
Continue efforts of promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within City government, as well as in the community	Continue diversity and inclusion efforts within the City organization and expand programs into the community.	City Manager		In process
Update the City's Citizen Request Management (CRM) system to improve reporting of community issues	Acquire and deploy a new CRM system that provides better cross-department coordination and reporting of issue status and follow up	IT	Public Works, Development Services	In process
Undertake a Smart City Initiative	Develop strategies and best practices that improve the City’s use of data in decision making processes and leverage technology to address local issues.	Strategic Planning and Innovation	Public Works, Finance	In process
Conduct the 2021 Redistricting Effort	Conduct community outreach and complete an update to the City’s district boundaries consistent with State and Federal law and the results of the 2020 Census	City Clerk	City Attorney	Not started
Maintain Elk Grove’s roadways in a state of good repair	Identify opportunities to extend pavement management efforts with existing limited resources and identify new resources that could improve and expand the program.	Public Works	Finance	In process
Undertake community discussions on needs, priorities, and opportunities to enhance the quality of life for Elk Grove residents and create an environment that allows local businesses to thrive.	Have discussions with residents and businesses on a potential revenue measure that would support community needs and priorities.	City Manager	Finance, City Attorney, Public Works, Police, Economic Development	In process

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