City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of April 1, 2019
Iron Point Road Railroad Crossing Replacement
Beginning Monday, April 22, a railroad crossing replacement project will require a full 10-day closure of Iron Point Road between East Bidwell Street and Cavitt Road to replace the existing deteriorated railroad tracks and drain pipes. Iron Point Road will be closed to vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic for 24 hours a day. All traffic will be detoured to Broadstone Parkway. All local businesses will be accessible during the closure. For more information contact Senior Civil Engineer Ryan Chance at 916-461-6713 or rchance@folsom.ca.us .
Fight the Bite this Spring
It's that time of year again. Longer days, warmer temperatures and... mosquitoes. Increased rain from a very wet winter left behind stagnant water and more areas where mosquitoes can develop. More mosquitoes means a bigger threat of West Nile virus, a disease transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. Protect yourself from mosquitoes by following these tips from the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District:  

  • At least once a week, walk around your property and check for any containers that may collect water. Drain water from buckets, flower pots, fountains, children's toys, pet dishes, cans, bird baths, tires, wheelbarrows and other containers in your yard.
  • Mosquitoes breed in wet and clogged street gutters. Do not over-water your lawn and please utilize yard waste containers for grass clippings and other debris.
  • Stock ornamental ponds, fountains and animal water troughs with mosquitofish. The District will provide them for free and will even deliver them to your home.
  • Drain water from pool, spa and boat covers.
  • Prevent mosquito bites by always wearing an effective mosquito repellent especially around dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active or when you spend time outside. 

Report dead birds by calling 1-877-968-2473. For any problems with mosquitoes or to report a mosquito breeding source call 1-800-429-1022 or visit   www.fightthebite.net .
Be WaterSmart This April
Did you know that most of the water we use at home goes toward watering our yards? You can use water more efficiently outdoors by upgrading to rotator sprinklers, installing a WaterSense-labeled sprinkler timer and checking the soil moisture level before you water. Many water providers offer rebates to help offset costs. Learn more at bewatersmart.info/rebates-services/.
Historic District Parking Solutions Ad Hoc Committee Invitation for Applications
The Folsom City Council is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on an 11-member Historic District Parking Solutions Ad Hoc Committee. The Committee is tasked to explore possible solutions to alleviate traffic and parking concerns in the residential portions of the Historic District. Applicants must meet certain category requirements. Members of the Committee must be residents of the City of Folsom, and not employed by and not currently serving as an elected or appointed official in the City of Folsom.

Greater Folsom Partnership Award
The City of Folsom’s former senior trails planner Jim Konopka was honored last week with the Greater Folsom Partnership Public Service Award. Jim retired from his position with the city in December 2018. In his 21-year tenure, Jim secured $18 million in state and federal grants to help fund the construction of Folsom’s trail system. When Jim started with the Folsom Parks & Recreation Department in 1997, there were less than 5 miles of trails. Today, the Folsom community has access to more than 50 miles of beautiful paved recreational trails that include a number of landmark bridges and access points at nearly every neighborhood and major business center.
Register for Spring Break Camps
Folsom Parks & Recreation spring break camps take place the week of April 15 to keep kids and teens busy and engaged while they’re out of school. Camp options include soccer, tennis, science and chemistry, fine arts, robotics, and Junior Zookeeper camp. The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center also offers spring break swim lessons. Learn more and register today.
Volunteer for Trails Day, Arbor Day and Creek Week Events 
Trails Day/Arbor Day 
Join community volunteers from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13 for Folsom's 25 th annual Trails Day and Arbor Day event. Volunteers are needed to help with trail enhancements, and tree maintenance and planting along trails and open space areas in the city. All volunteers receive a free commemorative T-shirt, lunch, and beverages – plus the satisfaction of making a positive contribution to the environment and community. The event is free, but you must  pre-register   to participate.
 
Creek Week/Earth Day  
Volunteers are needed to clean up sections of the Humbug, Willow, and Hinkle Creeks in Folsom. This event is sponsored by the Sacramento Area Creeks Council as part of the Regional Creek Week activities. Register for Creek Week volunteer duty online or call 916-454-4544 for more information.
 
Volunteers should wear work clothes and shoes, and bring a pair of work gloves. These events are free, but you must pre-register to participate!
Celebrate Moms, Family, and Fitness
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 registration fees this week—early bird rates are valid through April 7. Call 916-461-6601 for more information.
Vista del Lago Capacity and Parking Issues 
Vista del Lago High School continues to experience its largest student enrollment since it opened more than a decade ago. The Folsom Cordova Unified School District Board of Education has taken steps to manage school capacity for the upcoming 2019-20 school year, and the district will engage the community in the coming months to review school boundaries to help permanently alleviate overcrowding.
 
When the high school was built, enrollment projections determined the number of parking spaces that were allotted. Now, due to the unprecedented student enrollment and changes to the California teen driving laws, those spaces are at premium.
 
The City of Folsom and the school district are collaborating on solutions to minimize parking issues at Vista del Lago High School. City staff will provide a report at the April 12 Folsom Parks & Recreation Commission with details about the Nisenan Park parking plan , which provides signage to reserve 16 spaces for the exclusive use of park patrons. The remaining 35 spaces in the parking lot will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for students and the general public. The Empire Trail also provides access to the park for cyclists and pedestrians.
 
The street entrance to Nisenan Park provides an additional 32 spaces for student and general public parking. Students may still park legally on portions of some streets adjacent to the high school where permitted; compliance with all posted signage is required. Learn more about Vista del Lago capacity and parking issues on the FCUSD website . 
Upcoming City Meetings
Parks & Recreation Commission
April 2, 6:30 p.m.

Historic District Commission
April 3, 5:00 p.m.

Planning Commission – CANCELED
April 3, 6:30 p.m.
Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
Christine Brainerd · cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us · 916-461-6013 (office)

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