Sacramento County Public Health Order Amended, Additional Sectors to Close Indoor Operations

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced July 13 that the California Department of Public Health requires all counties that have been on the COVID-19 Monitoring List for at least three consecutive days to move additional sectors to close indoor operations. Sacramento is one of the  29 counties on list , and the County has amended its  Public Health Order  to reflect the requirement. The Order is now in effect.

Sectors impacted by the July 13 amendment and must close indoor operations are:

  • Fitness centers
  • Worship services
  • Protests
  • Offices for non-essential sectors
  • Personal care services, like nail salons, body waxing and tattoo parlors
  • Hair salons and barbershops
  • Malls

On July 1 the following sectors were ordered to close indoor operations:

  • Restaurants
  • Wineries and Tasting Rooms
  • Movie Theaters
  • Family Entertainment Centers (such as batting cages and bowling alleys)
  • Museums and Zoos
  • Cardrooms

Additionally, the County Public Health Department ordered all bars, brewpubs, breweries, wineries, tasting rooms and pubs to close indoor operations. Bars, pubs, brewpubs and breweries may operate outdoors if they are offering sit-down, outdoor meals. Bars, pubs, brewpubs, and breweries that do not provide sit-down meals themselves, but can contract with another vendor to do so, can serve dine-in meals when operating outdoors provided both businesses follow the dine-in restaurant guidance and alcohol is sold only in the same transaction as a meal.

Restaurants in Sacramento County may continue with outdoor seating and takeout and delivery services. Outdoor operations may be conducted under a tent, canopy or other sun shelter.

Both local and state health orders still prohibit gatherings of any size with people who are not part of your immediate household.

For questions about the Public Health Order, call the Sacramento County Public Health hotline at 916-875-2400. For information about Sacramento County COVID-19 cases and public health directives, visit covid19.SacCounty.net . To learn more about the City of Folsom’s response to slow the spread of COVID-19, visit  www.folsom.ca.us/covid-19 .
  
City of Folsom Services
Folsom City Hall remains open to the public during regular business hours. City services are operating as usual, including police, fire, ambulance, garbage, recycling, planning, inspection, and permitting services.

City facilities closed include:

  • The Andy Morin Sports Complex is closed until further notice.
  • The Folsom Public Library building is closed to the public. Curbside service will continue.
  • The Folsom Senior Center, Folsom Public Art Center, and Gallery at 48 Natoma remain closed to the public.

City facilities open include:

  • The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center is open for morning and evening lap swim and aquacise.
  • The Folsom Skate and Bike Parks at Cummings Family Park are open from 1 to 7 p.m. daily.
  • 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. The water features at Kemp Park and Nisenan Park are undergoing repairs and are anticipated to open later in July.
  • The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary reopens 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. 
Face Coverings Available for Folsom Businesses – Now Including Face Shields

The City of Folsom is distributing free face coverings to Folsom businesses to assist with reopening efforts.
 
Businesses can pick up face coverings from the Folsom Public Library at 411 Stafford Street by appointment only. Businesses must complete a  registration form and schedule a pick-up 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.
 
Learn more and register at  www.folsom.ca.us/BusinessFaceCoverings . 
Folsom City Council Nomination Period Open

Nomination Period for City Council Candidates opened July 13 and continues through August 7. If an incumbent does not run, the nomination period will be extended to August 12, 2020. Folsom resident registered voters interested in running for Folsom City Council can learn about the process in the 2020 Candidates Guide . Individuals interested in pulling nomination papers should contact the City Clerk's Department by  email  or by phone at 916-461-6035 to schedule a meeting.  
Folsom’s Annual Water Quality Report Available

The City of Folsom provides its water customers with an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed information about the city’s drinking water quality. The City makes every effort to safeguard its water supply and once again reports Folsom’s system meets and exceeds state and federal water quality standards. The City encourages community members to review this report as it provides details about the source and quality of the drinking water delivered to the community in 2019. To view the report and watch a video about the City of Folsom water treatment process, visit www.folsom.ca.us/ccr .
Have Folsom Public Library Staff Pick Your Next Good Read

Having a hard time deciding on what book to read next? Folsom Public Library staff have a selection of new book, DVD, and audio book bundles available for curbside pick up. Request a staff-picked bundle in our Library Catalog , with options available for all ages. For more information about Library curbside pick up and current hours visit www.folsom.ca.us/LibraryCurbside . 
Celebrate Parks & Recreation Month in July

The month of July is designated as a nationwide celebration recognizing the importance of parks and recreation for residents, communities, and the environment. Folsom residents can celebrate by taking time to enjoy the city’s abundance of outdoor spaces, parks and trails ; and recreational facilities including the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center , Folsom Skate and Bike Park , and the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary . 
Folsom Fire Station 38 Closed for Renovations

Folsom Fire Station 38, at 1300 Blue Ravine Road, is temporarily closed for construction. The construction is anticipated to begin the first week of August and take approximately six to nine months to complete. While the station is closed, the firefighters from Station 38 will be housed at Station 35, located at 535 Glenn Drive, and will staff Engine 35. The Folsom Fire Department will remain fully staffed and ready to provide prompt emergency response for all of the City’s residents, business owners, and visitors.  
Neighborhood Tree Maintenance Project

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 is in progress 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 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 .
Groundwater Sustainability Plan Public Workshop

Join the Sacramento Central Ground Water Authority for a public workshop to discuss the new South America Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan, Thursday, July 23, from 6 – 8 p.m. via a Zoom virtual meeting. Although the City of Folsom obtains it’s drinking water from Folsom Lake, the City is a member of the Sacramento Central Ground Water Authority and recognizes the regional benefit of conjunctive use and agency coordination.  Join us and learn why maintaining a sustainable groundwater subbasin matters to the economy, environment, and quality of life of the region. Learn more at sasbgroundwater.org .
Donations Needed for Blue Star Moms Military Care Packages

The Blue Star Moms are hosting a one-day donation drive for items included in this year’s Folsom Community Service Day military care packages. Drive through and drop off during this no-contact donation drive from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30 at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center, 1200 Riley Street.

Items needed include:
  • CANDY: Individually wrapped (No chocolate, please).
  • DRINKS: Individual serving size: coffee/Starbucks VIA (instant), individual serving Gatorade and other powdered drink mixes.
  • FOOD: Protein/energy bars, beef or turkey jerky, canned fruit (pop top cans-NO plastic), canned meat (pop top cans-NO plastic), granola bars, Pop-Tarts, oatmeal (instant), instant soups (Top Ramen, Cup of Soup), tuna cans/pouches/kits, ravioli (pop top cans), macaroni & cheese (individual serving).
  • TOILETRIES/HYGIENE: Baby wipes (individual packs), toothbrushes, toothpaste (travel size), mouthwash (travel size), dental floss, hand sanitizer (individual size), lip balm, shampoo/conditioner/lotion (travel size).
  • AA & AAA batteries.
  • Cotton socks (white or dark color).
Stay Informed 

The City is updating its website as new information becomes available. Stay informed about the City of Folsom’s response to COVID-19 at www.folsom.ca.us/covid-19 . Contact us at  www.folsom.ca.us/contactus .

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In collaboration with federal and state agencies, the Sacramento County Department of Public Health is the lead agency managing response to local novel coronavirus testing, investigations, coordination with health providers, and public information. Learn more at  www.saccounty.net .