City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of May 6, 2019
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Folsom Community Celebrates Rainbow Bridge
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More than 5,000 people celebrated the Folsom Rainbow Bridge Centennial in the Historic District Saturday during a day full of events and world firsts. Thousands gathered to watch slackline athlete Ryan Robinson break a world record by traversing 1,919 feet on a one-inch wide line from Lake Natoma Crossing, over the Rainbow Bridge, to the Historic Truss Bridge. Other festivities included a community festival, a rededication and ribbon cutting ceremony, a special bridge dinner, and a concert by the Folsom Lake Symphony. For photos and video of the event visit Folsom's
Facebook
or
Instagram
pages.
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City of Folsom Open for Exploration Wednesday, May 15
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Hop into the cab of a Folsom garbage truck, climb aboard a fire engine, meet police officers and more at Folsom’s annual City Works Day on Wednesday, May 15. The free, popular annual event is designed to educate the community about the City’s wide variety of programs, amenities and services.
City Works Day will showcase work vehicles, such as special tractors, trucks, and construction equipment for viewing, exploring, and even honking. City staff will be stationed at each attraction to share knowledge about City of Folsom programs and professions.
What
: City Works Day
When
: Wednesday, May 15, 9:30 a.m. to Noon
Where
: City Lions Park (near the Folsom Public Library)
Cost
: Free admission
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Traffic Alert: Intermittent Closures of East Natoma Street
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The final phase of the Oak Parkway Trail Undercrossing construction begins Friday, May 10 as traffic lanes on East Natoma Street between Fargo Street and Prison Road will be shifted. Starting at 6 a.m. and continuing through 5 p.m., there will be intermittent 10-minute closures. The closures will affect both eastbound and westbound traffic on East Natoma Street. Motorists are encouraged to use extra caution on East Natoma Street between Fargo Street and Prison Road for the duration of construction, and the speed limit along this section of road is reduced to 25mph.
The Oak Parkway Trail Undercrossing is a new addition to Folsom’s recreational trail system. The project will create a tunnel directly under East Natoma Street to provide a seamless and safe route for trail users to transition between the Oak Parkway and Johnny Cash Trails. The new undercrossing is scheduled to open for public use late this summer. For more information about the project, contact City of Folsom Senior Trails Planner Brett Bollinger at
bbollinger@folsom.ca.us
or call 916-461-6632.
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Folsom Starts Annual Weed Abatement
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Dry vegetation can create fire hazards during hot summer months. The City of Folsom has more than 650 acres of city-owned open space, and of that, about 300 acres are weed abated. Vegetation management is completed during the declared fire season, typically from May to October.
The City of Folsom requires defensible space of at least 30 feet from structures or the property line and the Fire Chief may increase this distance to 100 feet for high-hazard areas. These requirements apply to City-owned property and private property. The city uses multiple ways to reduce or remove dry vegetation including maintenance staff, contractors, and grazing animals such a sheep or goats.
The
weed abatement schedule
is based on fire hazard ratings determined by the Fire Chief. If you notice an area in need of weed abatement, check the
abatement schedule
to see if the area is scheduled. If you’d like to report an unscheduled weed abatement need, use
SeeClickFix Folsom
or contact Lauren Ono, Deputy Fire Marshal at 916-461-6312.
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Folsom’s annual Ride with the Mayor takes place Thursday, May 9. Registered riders meet in Folsom’s Historic District starting at 7:30 a.m. for a complimentary pre-ride breakfast and then ride to downtown Sacramento for the regional Bike Fest event. Along the way, the group will meet up with other riders at the Hagan Community Park energizer station, and continue to McKinley Park to enjoy a free catered lunch. After lunch, the group will ride the last few miles to the State Capitol grounds for the festival. The ride is free, but participants must
preregister
to participate.
Cyclists can participate in a variety of free rides, clinics, and activities throughout the month as part of the regional May is Bike Month campaign. Those who live or work in the greater Sacramento region can learn more and log their miles online at
www.MayIsBikeMonth.com
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Zoning Code Workshop May 16
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Long-range planning has played an important role in the development of the City of Folsom and has shaped the vibrant and prosperous community we know today. Last year, the Folsom City Council approved the Folsom 2035 General Plan, a “blueprint” for the long-range physical development of the city.
The city is beginning a process to update the zoning code so that it reflects the new policies in the recently-adopted general plan. As part of the Folsom Municipal Code, the zoning code regulates existing and new development in the City of Folsom to ensure that land uses are compatible with one another. The goal of the zoning code update is to create clear expectations for quality development and make those expectations easy to understand and follow. While small revisions have been made over time to Folsom’s zoning code, the last comprehensive zoning code update occurred more than 20 years ago.
Like the General Plan update, public participation in the zoning code update is highly important. There will be an extensive public outreach effort and a number of public workshops will be held. The first workshop is scheduled for Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m. at the Folsom Community Center adjacent to City Hall at 52 Natoma Street, and public participation is encouraged. Learn more at
www.folsom.ca.us/zoningcode
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Gallery at 48 Natoma Hosts Exhibit Reception Friday
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The public is invited to a free reception 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 10 for the gallery’s new “Waterscapes” exhibit, featuring paintings by Karen Anable-Nichols, Susan Sarback, and Carolyn Lord.
The Community Exhibition Gallery features a preview show of the El Dorado Hills Art Studio Tour event.
The evening includes live music and light refreshments. The professional art gallery is located in the 48 Natoma Senior and Art Center; the gallery’s regular hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended hours from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Celebrate Family and Fitness Saturday
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Enjoy a morning of fun and fitness as we honor and celebrate moms at the 5
th
annual Love My Mom 5K Saturday, May 11. This popular event is presented by Folsom Parks & Recreation in partnership with the Palladio and Kaiser. The 5K course – 3.1 miles – is flat and closed to traffic, making it an ideal route for runners, walkers, and stroller striders. The race starts and finishes at Whole Foods; the course includes the Palladio’s interior streets and surrounding roads. Kids ages 10 and under can register for the Kids’ Dash and take home a medal to commemorate their accomplishment.
Participants will be electronically timed and special awards will be presented to top finishers in a variety of categories including single and double strollers, top female, top mom, and more. Leashed dogs are welcome to join in the fun with their human companions. All registered 5K participants will receive a custom dry-fit shirt and special finisher’s medal. At the finish area, all participants can explore vendor booths, and enjoy light refreshments and DJ entertainment. Save on entry fees when you register in advance.
Online registration
closes at midnight Thursday, May 9; after that time, register in person 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the packet pick-up area inside Whole Foods Market at the Palladio. Late registration and packet pick-up will be available starting at 7 a.m. race day in the Whole Foods parking lot. Call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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Park & Recreation Commission
May 7, 6:30 p.m.
Arts & Cultural Commission Meeting
May 9, 6:30 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
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