City News: Your Weekly Update
August 5, 2020
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City Council Election Deadline |
City of Folsom voters will elect two City Council Members in this November’s election. At that election, Folsom voters will elect City Council Members to seats currently held by City Council Member Ernie Sheldon and Appointed City Council Member Andy Morin. The three remaining seats held by Sarah Aquino, Kerri Howell and Mike Kozlowski will be up for election in November 2022. To run for the City Council seats, potential candidates must file nomination papers and other required forms by August 7 at 5 p.m. If an incumbent does not seek re-election, the filing period will be extended to August 12 at 5 p.m. If you are interested in pulling nomination papers, please contact the City Clerk's Department by email at CityClerkDept@folsom.ca.us or by phone at 916-461-6035 to schedule a meeting.
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Traffic Flow Improvements on E. Bidwell Street |
Beginning today, motorists traveling north on E. Bidwell Street will no longer be able to make a U-turn at Iron Point Road. An unrestricted right turn from Iron Point Road to E. Bidwell Street will be added. The changes are expected to improve traffic flow in the area. |
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Dine at Home Meal Program for Seniors |
The Dine at Home Sacramento program provides prepared and delivered meals for qualifying adults age 60 and older. The program is designed to minimize exposure to COVID-19 for high-risk individuals age 60+ by reducing their need to shop in public venues for food.
Dine at Home Sacramento is operated by Sacramento County Agency on Aging/Area 4 and funded through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Dine at Home Sacramento is a temporary program during the COVID-19 pandemic; the program will end when funds are exhausted.
The program provides 14 meals per week at no cost for qualifying participants. The meals are prepared and delivered by local participating restaurants two to three times per week. To qualify for the program, participants must be age 60 or older, and live in the City of Folsom, or in the unincorporated area of Sacramento County, or in the cities of Galt or Isleton. Individuals who currently receive home-delivered meals from Meals on Wheels by ACC are not eligible; however, those who did not qualify for the Great Plates Delivered program may meet the eligibility requirements for the Dine at Home Sacramento program.
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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Summer of Music Virtual Concerts |
Folsom Parks & Recreation’s popular Friday evening concert series returns this year in a virtual format, live streamed for you to enjoy from the safety and comfort of your own home. Set up your lawn chairs, order some takeout from your favorite local restaurant, and join the virtual party! The first virtual concert will be broadcast at 6 p.m. August 14, with Innersoul Band (R&B and Latin dance classics) followed by Poster Child (rock, reggae, and funk) at 7:30 p.m. The second concert will be broadcast at 6 p.m. August 28, with Chad Bushnell (country) followed by Legal Addiction (classic rock) at 7:30 p.m.
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The R.E.C. Club – New Afternoon Enrichment Program for Kids |
This new Folsom Parks & Recreation afternoon enrichment program for kids ages 6 to 12 provides structured and free choice recreation, enrichment activities, homework and distance learning support, outdoor play, and socialization. The program's quality, age-appropriate activities encourage social development, promote physical and mental wellness, and provide diverse experiences. Our caring staff are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
The R.E.C. Club is held 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street. Space is limited, and preregistration is mandatory. Program activities and requirements for staff and participants will follow the current Sacramento County Public Health Order. Sessions begin August 17, 2020 and continue through December – learn more and register today.
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Student Resource Collection at the Library |
Do you know about the Student Resource Collection at the Folsom Public Library? The books in this section get heavy use during the school year when students need books for reports. Materials include state and country books, information about people, places, and events, and encyclopedias. These items are available to check out by placing a hold through the library online catalog or calling the youth information desk at 916-461-6131.
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Census Bureau to Email Households to Encourage Response |
The U.S. Census Bureau will begin emailing households in low-responding areas to encourage response to the 2020 Census. According to the bureau, millions of emails will be sent this week from the email address 2020census@subscriptions.census.gov. The Census Bureau is also considering sending text messages to areas that have low response. The messages alert households in low-response areas that time is running out and their response to the 2020 Census is important for their communities. Learn more and respond online at 2020census.gov.
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New Extended Lap Swim Hours at the Aquatic Center |
The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center is open for lap swim in the 50-meter pool. Morning lap swim is currently available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and evening lap swim is available from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Starting Monday, August 10, the weekday morning lap swim hours will be extended to run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Evening and Saturday lap swim hours will remain the same. Please note that the instructional pool and family play pool will not reopen in 2020 due to a planned renovation.
Swimmers can purchase a Lap Swim Pass for $50 that can be used for 10 swim sessions; passes purchased in August are valid through September 30, 2020. The Lap Swim Pass saves swimmers $20 compared to the drop-in rate, and pass holders are granted touchless entry to the aquatic center. Lap swim is also available at the drop-in rate of $7 per session.
Lap swim is available on a first-come, first-served basis. In accordance with Sacramento County public health guidelines, swim lanes are limited to allow for social distancing. If all lanes are full when you check in at the front entrance, aquatic center staff will take your cell phone number and request that you wait in your car until you are notified that a lane becomes available.
Purchase your Lap Swim Pass online and learn about the additional safety protocol in place at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center. Call 916-461-6640 for questions about aquatics programs.
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Free Hand Sanitizer, Face Shields, and Face Coverings for Folsom Businesses |
The City of Folsom is distributing free face coverings and hand sanitizer to Folsom businesses.
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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City Investigating Small Pinhole Leaks Found in Residential Copper Water Pipes |
The City of Folsom Environmental and Water Resources Department is sampling water and inspecting sample copper pipes in response to multiple reports of small pinhole water leaks in residential copper pipes.
City engineers are examining potential causes, including quality and age of the pipe materials, installation methodology and workmanship, unexpected foreign debris in the copper pipe, mixed metals in the plumbing, and water composition. City staff welcome and appreciate any information and assistance from affected residents that could help determine the potential cause for the pinholes to develop in certain copper pipes and not in others.
City engineers are not aware of any causal connection between the drinking water and the pinholes in the copper pipes. The city has not made any changes to its water treatment process and the water supply is continuously monitored. The city continues to deliver high quality drinking water as summarized in the 2019 annual Consumer Confidence Report.
Results of the water sampling and copper pipe inspections, as well as recommended preventive and remedial measures, will be shared once information is available. Stay informed at www.folsom.ca.us and subscribe to the City of Folsom’s weekly e-newsletter.
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Historic District Commission
August 5, 5 p.m.
Planning Commission - CANCELED
August 5, 6:30 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission
August 6, 6:30 p.m.
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City Council Office Hours |
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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