City of Colfax Government News

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved an additional $130,000 to be provided to the city of Colfax for the proposed skate park during its consent agenda Tuesday.

According to the Safe Streets for All website, the grant program is part of bipartisan infrastructure law that establishes $5 billion in appropriated funds for regional, local and tribal initiatives to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries over a five-year period (2022-26).

According to the staff report, revenues are projected to be $2.64 million for fiscal year 2024-25 and $2.68 million for 25-26, Expenditures are projected at $2.5 million for the first budget year and $2.6 million for the second.

In their June 12 meeting, the Colfax City Council approved moving forward with an agreement with Placer County for a proposed skate park project.

The Colfax City Council on May 22 approved the introduction of an amendment to the mixed-use MU-1 zoning district, which allows for pedestrian-oriented uses on the ground floor or street-frontage spaces on Main Street.

In an effort to have regulations for short-term rentals within city limits, the Colfax City Council approved the introduction of an ordinance to allow for a permitting process during its May 22 meeting.

The Colfax City Council approved $10,000 in funding for the 3rd of July celebration during its May 22 meeting.

The Colfax City Council unanimously approved a two-year contract with Placer County Health and Human Services for animal control and care services during its May 8 meeting.

The Colfax City Council reviewed additional aspects of the proposed skate park on May 8 in an effort to continue the project’s progress.

The Colfax City Council on April 24 assigned two of its members to serve on the Caboose Relocation Ad-Hoc Committee.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved an additional $130,000 be provided to the city of Colfax for the proposed skate park.

In a continued commitment to fair housing, the city of Colfax approved a resolution April 10 to further efforts to activities and programs related to housing and community development.

The Colfax City Council approved a response generated to address the 2023 Grand Jury report findings regarding homelessness during its April 10 meeting.

The plan identifies and develops concepts for a revitalized downtown, including improvements to visibility and wayfinding as well as using underutilized pavement space to improve cyclist and pedestrian facilities and beautifying downtown Colfax.

In an effort to move the nine year and counting skate park project forward, the Colfax City Council approved a funding request during its meeting

Loomis officials agreed to pursue a trash pickup agreement with the cities of Auburn and Colfax. While the staffs of all three jurisdictions recommend the JPA, some Loomis locals are skeptical.

The Colfax City Council held a workshop for its Draft Downtown Connectivity/Main Street Improvement Plan during its Jan. 24 meeting.

Colfax reached out to Auburn for temporary assistance due to staff turnover. This will be the third time Auburn City Clerk Amy Lind will be providing assistance to Colfax.

The reins of the Colfax City Council changed hands as Kim Douglass was named mayor in a unanimous vote.

The Colfax City Council appointed Ronald Walker as the next city manager, replacing Wes Heathcock, who left in June to serve as town manager in Loomis. Mike Luken has served as interim manager since July.

During its June 28 meeting, the Colfax City Council appointed new members Caroline McCully and Larry Hillberg to fill vacant seats.

Mayor Pro Tem Marnie Mendoza, previously on an approved leave of absence, shared her resignation May 4 on Facebook. City Attorney Mick Cabral advised the council it has 60 days to fill the vacancy.