City News: Your Weekly Update
July 8, 2020
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Green Valley Road Widening Complete
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Used by more than 25,000 motorists daily, Green Valley Road is an important connection between Folsom and El Dorado County. The Green Valley Road widening project is now complete, adding four travel lanes, buffered Class II bike lanes, a painted median/turn lane, and a parking area for the Mormon Island Wetlands State Park. The project will improve traffic flow, wait times at nearby traffic signals, and air quality by reducing commute times.
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Free Face Shields and Face Coverings for Folsom Businesses
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The City of Folsom is distributing free face shields and face coverings to Folsom businesses to assist with reopening efforts.
Businesses can pick up face shields and coverings from the Folsom Public Library at 411 Stafford Street by appointment only. Businesses must complete a
registration form and schedule a pickup time
. Face coverings, including paper face masks and plastic face shields, will be distributed to local businesses as supplies last.
The California Office of Emergency Services provided the face coverings for businesses unable to obtain personal protective equipment. This onetime allocation is available as supply chains stabilize.
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New Hours at the Library for Curbside Service
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The Folsom Public Library building is closed to the public, and new
curbside service
hours provide additional afternoon and evening access to library books and materials. Curbside service will be available Tuesday and Wednesday from Noon to 6 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hold items will be automatically checked out to customers for six weeks and can be picked up curbside when notified.
Exterior book returns are open. The library is not accepting donated items in the book return boxes at this time. For the safety of library patrons and staff, borrowed books and other materials will continue to be held for a minimum of three days after they are returned before being checked in. Learn more at
www.folsom.ca.us/library
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City of Folsom Programs and Facilities Update
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In response to new state directive and county public health Orders, the City of Folsom announced changes to its programs and amenities.
CLOSED:
The
Andy Morin Sports Complex
is closed to the public effective 5 p.m. Thursday, July 2 until further notice.
The
Folsom Public Library
building is closed to the public effective 5 p.m. Thursday, July 2 until further notice. Curbside service will continue.
The
Folsom Senior Center
,
Folsom Public Art Center
, and
Gallery at 48 Natoma
remain closed to the public.
OPEN:
Summer camps
for kids and teens that take place outdoors will continue as planned; selections include zookeeper camps and a variety of sports camps.
The
Steve Miklos Aquatic Center
is open for morning and evening lap swim and aquacise. Note that the aquatic center is closed Saturday, July 4.
The
Folsom Skate and Bike Parks at Cummings Family Park
are open from 1 to 7 p.m. daily. Note that the hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4.
Folsom’s
public parks and recreational trails
are open to the public. Gatherings of groups are limited to only those individuals who are members of your immediate household. Structured or organized games, scrimmages, leagues, and tournaments are prohibited. Park and trail users must maintain social distancing at all times.
Park amenities that are open to the public include tennis, 2x2 volleyball, bocce ball, ball walls, and single/double pickleball.
FIDO Field Dog Park
is open daily, from 7 a.m. to one hour after sunset. Note that the dog park is closed to the public every Wednesday for maintenance.
The
water feature at Livermore Community Park
is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, starting Saturday, July 4. The water features at Kemp Park and Nisenan Park are undergoing repairs and are anticipated to open later in July.
As an outdoor zoo, the
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
plans to reopen Friday, July 17. Admission will only be available by advance online ticket purchase. The zoo sanctuary’s summer hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until further notice. The zoo giftshop building will remain closed until further notice.
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Neighborhood Tree Maintenance Project Underway
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Trees are a beautiful asset to Folsom’s neighborhoods, increasing in value as they age and providing shade, habitat for wildlife, and helping to clean the air. The City of Folsom maintains a pruning and maintenance cycle in the Landscape and Lighting Districts to help ensure the health and longevity of all the trees. Tree maintenance work started July 6 and continues through the end of the month. Some partial lane closures or lane shifts may be in effect at various times throughout the project.
Tree maintenance work will take place in these areas between 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday:
- July 6 – Silverbrook: Glenn Drive at Folsom Boulevard, and along Seaton Drive and Natoma Station Drive
- July 7 & 8 – along Oak Avenue Parkway, and along American River Canyon Drive south of Oak Avenue
- July 9-17 – American River Canyon: Oak Avenue Parkway, and along American River Canyon Drive north of Oak Avenue
- July 20-28 – Willow Springs: Iron Point Road and McAdoo Drive
Folsom residents who would like free wood chips for their landscape may
email
the project contractor to be put on a list; the wood chips are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For general questions about the L&L tree maintenance project, contact
Zach Perras
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Protect Yourself and Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
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COVID-19 cases are increasing in Sacramento County, including Folsom. Protect yourself and your loved ones and help slow the spread of COVID-19:
- Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering.
- Wash your hands frequently. Use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
- When you go out in public, stay at least six feet from other people. Remember, both local and state health orders still prohibit gatherings of any size with people who are not part of your immediate household.
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Dine at Home Sacramento Meal Program for Seniors
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Adults age 60+ who live in Folsom and want to enroll in the free meal program can call 2-1-1 and ask to be referred to Dine at Home Sacramento. Callers can learn more about the program and will be asked a series of questions to determine their eligibility for the program, and the information callers provide will remain confidential. The 2-1-1 phone service is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Paycheck Protection Program Deadline Extended
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The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll, and the deadline to file for the program has been extended to August 8.
The Small Business Administration will forgive loans if all employee retention criteria are met, and the funds are used for eligible expenses.
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National Night Out Moves to October
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Due to the current health crisis, the National Association of Town Watch, the organization that coordinates National Night Out nationwide, has asked communities to delay their celebrations until Tuesday, October 6, 2020.
In accordance with this request, the Folsom Police Department will delay its National Night Out Celebration until October. The annual event brings neighbors out of their homes for a neighborhood celebration with public safety to declare that the community is united against crime. Register your event to help ensure a visit from Folsom Police and Fire Departments. Registration forms for neighborhood events will be available in August at
www.folsom.ca.us/police
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Free Life Jacket Loaner Program
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The Folsom Fire Department’s Life Jacket Loaner Program provides Folsom residents with free daily and weekend rental of life jackets for all ages of children and adults. The life jackets are available at Folsom Fire Station 35 at 535 Glenn Drive; borrowers must provide a valid driver license. For more information, call 916-461-6300.
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Complete the Summer Reading Challenge
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There is still time to complete the Folsom Public Library’s summer reading program! Read five books by July 31 and log them in the
Beanstack App
,
or get a bingo sheet at the library's curbside pickup area. Kids and teens get a prize book when they complete the challenge and are also entered into the $100 Target gift card grand prize drawing
. Adults get an entry to the grand prize drawing, too! Not sure what to read? Choose one of our
staff picked bundles
and we will choose a batch of popular new titles for you
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Take 10 for the 2020 Census
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There's still time to complete the 2020 Census, and it only takes 10 minutes! Your response will make sure we get our fair share of $675 billion in public funding for community services, health clinics, transportation and more. The online questionnaire is available in 13 languages at
my2020census.gov
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City Seeks Input on Housing Element Update
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The City of Folsom is updating its Housing Element and is conducting a community survey to gather information on the housing needs and priorities of Folsom residents and to form strategies to meet the city’s future housing needs. Help guide the future of housing in Folsom by responding to the survey online at
www.folsomhousingelement.com/get-involved
. The survey is available online through July 31, 2020.
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Arts & Cultural Commission Meeting - CANCELED
July 9, 6:30 p.m.
City Council Meeting
July 14, 6:30 p.m.
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City Council Office Hours
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Mayor's Office Hours
Thursdays from 2 - 5 p.m.
Second Floor, City Hall
No Appointment Necessary
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communications Director
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Get Connected, Stay Informed
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