City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of April 22, 2019
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Rainbow Bridge Centennial Celebration Saturday, May 4
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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Folsom’s iconic Rainbow Bridge at once-in-a-lifetime events planned in the Historic District Saturday, May 4. The Rainbow Bridge will close to vehicular traffic to allow the community to explore the bridge on foot. The festivities kick off with a re-dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. World-renowned slackline athlete Ryan Robinson – who was raised in Folsom – will attempt to set a world record by traversing the 1,919-foot span over the American River between Lake Natoma Crossing and the Rainbow Bridge on a 1-inch wide line. A festival with informational displays about the landmark bridge, guided walking tours, hands-on activities, and a display of vintage cars round out the morning events that are free and open to the public.
The Folsom Historic District Association hosts a special tasting event on the bridge from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., featuring gourmet food and libations provided by Historic District restaurateurs. Visit
www.historicfolsom.org
to purchase tickets. The celebration wraps up with a free concert by the Folsom Lake Symphony in the Historic District Amphitheater from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Learn more about the bridge and celebration events at
www.folsomrainbowbridge.com
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No public parking will be available to non-residents in the adjacent Historic District neighborhood (barricades will be in place) during the celebrations on May 4.
Visit
www.folsomrainbowbridge.com
for parking, public transportation and rideshare drop-off options.
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Historic District Parking Solutions Ad Hoc Committee – Last Chance to Apply
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The application period for the 11-member Historic District Parking Solutions Ad Hoc Committee closes this Wednesday, April 24. The Committee will explore possible solutions to alleviate traffic and parking concerns in the residential portions of the Historic District. Applicants must meet certain category requirements.
Learn more.
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Trees are a treasured asset in Folsom and have widespread benefits to our community. Over the years, city staff and stakeholders have identified several challenges with the current, 20-year-old Tree Preservation Ordinance and have started a process to update it.
The City of Folsom will hold a community workshop to gather input Thursday, April 25, 6 p.m. at the Folsom Community Center. For more information visit
www.folsom.ca.us/trees
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New Online Pet Licensing is Coming to Folsom
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The City of Folsom is teaming with PetData to launch its new online pet licensing system starting April 26. The new system will streamline pet licensing, and provide a quick, easy way to license pets online. To help ensure that all data is accurately uploaded into the new online system, the City of Folsom will no longer accept hard copy applications and payments. Starting April 26 pet licensing must be purchased online at
www.petdata.com
or by US Mail. More information can be found on our
website
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Alder Creek Parkway in Folsom Ranch Closing for Improvements
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Alder Creek Parkway in the Folsom Plan Area will close for improvements on Monday, April 29 and the road is expected to remain closed through October. Placerville Road and the newly improved East Bidwell Street will be available as alternate routes. The planned work includes the installation of storm water pipes, water mains, electric, natural gas, cable television and telephone infrastructure, as well as extensive grading on both sides of Alder Creek Parkway. Stay up-to-date on the activities south of Highway 50 by visiting
www.folsom.ca.us/FolsomPlanArea.
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National Drug Take-Back Day
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Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. It’s dangerous and often tragic.
According to the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, six million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.
This Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. residents can safely and anonymously drop off
expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs
at the Folsom Police Department. For more information visit
bit.ly/FolsomDrugTakeBack
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Register for Love My Mom 5K and Kids’ Dash
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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. Call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop Wednesday
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The City of Folsom offers free water-wise landscaping workshops about a wide variety of topics, including irrigation, plant selection, lawn care, hardscaping, and more. Learn from local experts how to keep your landscape beautiful in our region’s challenging climate minimizing its impact on the environment and water use.
The City of Folsom Water Conservation Division presents a free "All About Irrigation" workshop Wednesday, April 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Folsom Community. Water Conservation
Coordinator Don Smith will teach how long, how much and when to water, along with information on the latest irrigation technology, sprinklers, drip, and controllers.
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Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Meet, network with, and support local authors at the Folsom Public Library’s upcoming Local Author Expo Saturday, April 27. More than 40 local authors and writing groups representing all genres and audiences of fiction and nonfiction will sell and sign their books.
Panel discussions include:
- 12:30 p.m. Paths to Publication
- 1:40 p.m. On Memoir
- 2:10 p.m. Writing a Book to Grow your Business
Attendance is free to the public, and attendees can win books in the door prize drawing. For a full schedule, author list, and names of panelists, visit
www.folsom.ca.us/library
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Iron Point Road Railroad Crossing Replacement
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Beginning today, 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. Traffic will be detoured to Broadstone Parkway. All local businesses will be accessible during the closure. The fire department has evaluated the temporary road closure and will use alternate routes to ensure a rapid response to emergencies.For more information contact Senior Civil Engineer Ryan Chance at 916-461-6713 or
rchance@folsom.ca.us
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Thank You, Trails Day Volunteers!
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A dedicated group of nearly 200 community volunteers gathered April 13 for the annual Trails Day / Arbor Day and Creek Week events. The hard-working volunteers from Intel, Boy Scouts, and local families and individuals planted trees at Handy Park, pruned trees along East Bidwell Street, completed shoulder work along the Oak Parkway Trail, and removed non-native invasive plants and litter from sections of the Humbug, Willow, and Hinkle Creeks in Folsom. This year's event was made possible by the sponsorship support of the City of Folsom, Intel, Friends of the Folsom Parkways, Green Acres Nursery & Supply, West Coast Arborists, and Pepsi.
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Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee
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Help guide the maintenance and improvements of Folsom’s beautiful public areas, including community landscaping and lighting. Applications are being accepted for the City of Folsom’s Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee.
The Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee helps establish lines of communication between city staff and elected/appointed city bodies as well as make recommendations to the Municipal Landscape Services Manager and Parks & Recreation Director concerning the maintenance and associated costs to maintain and improve landscaping and lighting districts.
Members of the Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee must be residents and registered voters of the City of Folsom and must be residents or owners within their respective landscaping and lighting district. The committee currently has multiple vacancies. To see a list of available positions and the city’s application form, visit the commissions and committees section of the city
website
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Zachary Perras has been selected as the city’s new Municipal Landscape Services Manager. He joined the City of Folsom in 2016 as an Engineering Technician for the Community Development Department, overseeing a variety of projects and working on encroachment permits and development review and processing.
In his new role, Zach will oversee the administration and manage projects within the city’s 29 Landscaping and Lighting Districts and several Community Facility Districts. He will work closely with the Municipal Landscape Services team, and parks, trail, and public works staff while overseeing the city’s landscape maintenance contracts. He will also be involved in the review, approval, and acceptance of streetscapes and city-owned amenities in the Folsom Plan Area.
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City Council Meeting
April 23, 6:30 p.m.
Traffic Safety Committee
April 25, 4 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
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