City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of October 1, 2018
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Council Seeks Input on Historic District Parking Concerns
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A public workshop will be held to provide a forum for the community to share concerns about parking in the residential area of the Historic District. The City is encouraging input from the community about the possible implementation of timed parking, limited parking and/or other parking restrictions on residential streets in Folsom’s Historic District. Staff will seek direction from the City Council at the conclusion of the workshop; no formal action will be taken by the Council on this matter at this meeting.
The public workshop will be held at the Folsom City Council meeting Tuesday, October 23, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 50 Natoma Street, Folsom.
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Proposal to Transfer Folsom Stage Line to Sacramento Regional Transit
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The City of Folsom will host an open house to discuss a proposal from Sacramento Regional Transit to transfer Folsom’s transit services into Regional Transit. The open house will take place on October 10
from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in the Senior and Arts Center, located at 48 Natoma Street. Staff from both the City of Folsom and Regional Transit will be available to discuss the proposed annexation, answer any questions, and seek input.
As part of the proposal, Sacramento Regional Transit is committed to a seamless transition with no impact to current riders. Service levels will be maintained or improved, and there are no short-term plans to make changes to the existing bus service, Stage Line branding, or fares. All current Folsom transit staff will be offered similar positions within Regional Transit.
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Work Continues on the Folsom Plan Area
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Work on the City of Folsom’s newest community located south of Highway 50 is moving along with the first model homes open, and progress on infrastructure and roads continuing. Those interested in learning more about this smart growth project can now visit the Folsom Plan Area’s brand new web page at
www.folsom.ca.us/folsomplanarea. Included on this page is information about transportation, infrastructure, open space, water, schools and the history of the project, as well as updates.
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Gather your family, friends and co-workers and register your group for this annual sell-out event! Folsom Glow is a family-friendly 4K walk starting at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, October 6. The easy course begins and ends in Folsom’s Historic District and heads onto nearby paved recreational trails. Along the way, participants take part in a Silly String battle, compete in a whipped cream pie-eating contest, and capture memories at a selfie station. All registered participants receive a custom-designed medal to commemorate the event. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome, and creative ways to show your glow are encouraged! Find more information and registration links on the City of Folsom
website.
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L’Etape California Bike Ride and Expo
Saturday and Sunday, October 27-28
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For the first time, the City of Folsom, Visit Folsom, and Palladio at Broadstone are proud to host this mass participation bike ride open to the public and to road cyclists of all skill levels. The scenic rides are designed by Le Tour de France directors and provide cyclists with challenging courses comparable to an Alps mountain stage of the world’s most well-known bike race. The event includes a Cycling and Lifestyle Expo Saturday, October 27 at the Palladio. The L'Etape bike rides take place Sunday, October 28 with 60- and 90-mile route options that start and finish in Folsom and include the beautiful scenery of the Sierra foothills. Visit
www.letapecalifornia.com
for more detailed information and event registration.
Interested in volunteering?
A variety of volunteer positions are available both days of the L’Etape event, including registration assistants, staffing water and rest stations for the riders, and helping with the Saturday Expo. Find details and register to volunteer
online
or email
mrobitaille@folsom.ca.us for more information.
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“Folsom Focus” Photography Contest
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Photographers of all ages are encouraged to enter their photographs featuring the faces and places of Folsom. Entries are accepted October 15 through 26. Find rules, entry forms and more details at
www.FolsomArts.org
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Construction Begins on New Trail Undercrossing
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Work to connect the Oak Parkway Trail to the Johnny Cash Trail near East Natoma Street and Prison Road begins the week of October 1. This project will create a tunnel directly under East Natoma Street and provide a seamless and safe route for trail users to transition between the two trails.
Motorists are encouraged to use caution during the first phase of this project as traffic on East Natoma Street will be shifted with a reduced speed limit of 25 mph between Fargo Way and Prison Road. For the duration of the project, no left turn onto Fargo Way will be available for westbound traffic on East Natoma Street.
The Oak Parkway Trail undercrossing is scheduled to open for public use in spring 2019. For more information about the project, contact City of Folsom Trails Planner Jim Konopka at
jkonopka@folsom.ca.us
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October is National Arts and Humanities Month
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Folsom Parks & Recreation invites all residents to join in this month’s celebration of the arts. Our fall Rec Guide includes a wide range of dance and fine arts classes for all ages. Most of these programs take place at the Folsom Art Center, located at 48 Natoma Street. The Center is also home to The Gallery at 48 Natoma, featuring the “Secret Language of Dreams” sculpture and painting exhibit through November 8. Entry to the gallery is free and open to the public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Other events celebrating Arts and Humanities month include dance performances, concerts, art demonstrations, museum exhibits, and festivals. Find a complete list of all events on the City of Folsom
website.
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Aquatic Center Renovation Project
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The Folsom Aquatic Center will be undergoing a major renovation project on the 50-meter side of the facility. The project begins the week of October 1 and includes replastering the 50-meter pool and replacing approximately 12,000 square feet of existing pool deck. The project is scheduled to be completed in December 2018.
To accommodate construction, the aquatic center has made some temporary adjustments to the lap swim and program schedules and is providing extended hours and days at both the aquatic center and the Vista del Lago High School pool. However, it may be necessary to close the aquatic center for brief periods of time with little or no notice due to construction issues or safety concerns.
Visit the City of Folsom
website for a schedule of pool availability beginning October 1. Call the aquatic center at 916-461-6640 or 916-461-6645 with any questions about the schedule or renovation project.
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Registration is Open for Indoor Youth Soccer
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Form a team of your outdoor youth soccer teammates and friends, and play indoors this winter at the Folsom Sports Complex, 66 Clarksville Road. The first winter league session begins play November 26; a minimum of six games are guaranteed. Division champions will be determined by playoff games if required. Priority registration is open through November 2; call the Folsom Sports Complex at 916-461-6650 for details and to register your team.
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Folsom Public Library Celebrates 200 Years of Frankenstein
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This month’s First Friday Series at the Folsom Public Library will feature hair-raising stories about the turbulent life of novelist Mary Shelley and the monster she created as 2018 marks the 200
th anniversary of the publication of Frankenstein. Join the library for this thrilling event Friday, October 5, 10 to 11 a.m. in the library meeting room at the Folsom Public Library, 411 Stafford Street.
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Fire Department Open House and Pancake Breakfast
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The Folsom Fire Department hosts their annual open house and pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, October 6 at Station 35, 535 Glenn Drive. Residents are invited to attend and meet firefighters, tour the station and explore fire equipment and vehicles, and learn important safety tips. Event parking is available at the station or across the street at Walmart. The pancake breakfast is $5 per person; free for kids four years and under. Call 916-461-6300 for more information.
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Traffic Alert: Folsom Historic District Street Closures Saturday Evening
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Some of the streets providing access to and throughout the Historic District will be closed for a brief period Saturday, October 6 to accommodate a special event. Sutter Street will be closed between Reading and Scott streets from approximately 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Riley Street will be closed in both directions at Sutter Street starting at 7:40 p.m. Vehicles parked on closed roads will be allowed to leave the roadway until 7:40 p.m. The Folsom Police Department will supervise the street closures and monitor traffic flow to minimize the impact on Historic District residents and patrons. Find more information on the City of Folsom
website
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Parks & Recreation Commission
October 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Historic District Commission
October 3 at 5 p.m.
Planning Commission
October 3 at 6:30 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
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