City News: Your Weekly Update
September 16, 2020
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Sutter Street Weekend Closures Extended for Dining and Shopping |
Dine al fresco and support our local businesses. Weekend Sutter Street closures will continue through the fall in Historic Folsom.
The closures allow restaurants and merchants in the Historic District to expand and welcome more diners and shoppers outdoors in Historic Folsom.
The road closures will take place from 2 p.m. Fridays through 7 a.m. Mondays. The Sutter Street closures create a walkable outdoor shopping and extended dining area for pedestrians only. Sutter Street features spacious seating, live music, and ambient lighting.
The closures are intended to help Historic District merchants and restaurants that have faced hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic and have a limited capacity within their proprieties to accommodate diners and customers safely with social distancing.
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Virtual Community Workshop on Historic District Zoning |
The City of Folsom is in the process of updating the zoning code, with the goal of creating clear expectations for quality development and regulations that are easy to understand and follow. A virtual community workshop will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, to discuss a new proposal for zoning in the Historic District. The new zoning proposal would simplify zoning in the Historic District and reduce the multiple and often conflicting rules for this unique area. City staff will present the new proposed approach for zoning to the Historic District Commission at a zoning code workshop at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7. Staff will seek input and direction from the Commission. For information on the meetings and the workshop materials, visit www.folsom.ca.us/zoningcode.
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Copper Pipe Pinhole Water Update |
The City of Folsom continues its investigation into copper pipe pinhole water leaks and is committed to keeping our community informed.
The City hired a consultant with expertise in water quality and corrosion to work with specialists at Virginia Tech University to conduct detailed forensic analysis on sample copper pipes with pinhole leaks. In addition to the forensics analysis, Black and Veatch is conducting a detailed water quality evaluation to determine if there are any trends in parameters related to corrosion.
Results of the Black and Veatch water sampling and copper pipe inspections are expected soon. Black and Veatch and Virginia Tech University will provide an update to city staff on Friday, September 18 on their analysis to date. A full report of the data and findings will be shared once information is available, as well as recommended preventive and remedial measures.
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Folsom Glass Pumpkin Patch Returns in October |
The second annual Glass Pumpkin Patch takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 10 and 11 on the grounds of the Folsom Art Center, 48 Natoma Street. Spectacular outdoor displays will showcase more than 2,000 hand-blown glass pumpkins of every color, shape, and size. The glass pumpkins are available in a variety of price points, providing a rare opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind festive glass art created by brothers Aaron and Tate Bezdek, and Ash Koss – the owners of 2BGlass – and seven other talented local glass artists. Proceeds from this event benefit Folsom Parks & Recreation’s community arts education programs at the Folsom Art Center. This Folsom Parks & Recreation event is made possible by the generous support of our partners 2BGlass and The Folsom Telegraph.
This is an outdoor event! Admission to the Glass Pumpkin Patch is free, and ample space will be provided for all shoppers to maintain safe social distancing. Face masks are strongly encouraged and are mandatory when you cannot maintain 6-foot distancing. The City of Folsom is following public health guidelines provided by county, state, and federal officials. As these guidelines evolve, event details may change as well. For more information, call 916-461-6601.
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Folsom Community Service Day Citywide Food Drives |
Food donations will be collected at 11 “Stop, Pop, and Go” donation sites on Saturday, September 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.! It's easy and safe to donate:
STOP: At the location with non-perishable food already placed in the vehicle’s trunk.
POP: Pop-open the vehicle’s trunk so the volunteer can take the donated items.
GO: Once the items are removed, proceed on your way with our gratitude
Collected food will benefit the Twin Lakes Food Bank.
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Drive-Through Donation Drive |
Local organizations are teaming up to help community members in need at a Community Service Day donation drive on Saturday, September 19. Local community organizations will collect the following items at a drive-thru donation drive at Lakeside Church, located at 745 Oak Avenue Parkway, from 7 a.m. to Noon.
- Bicycles for Children and Adults
- Glasses
- Yarn and Fabric
- Socks and Letters for Military Care Packages
- Purses
- Christmas Gifts
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Drive-Thru National Night Out October 6 |
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, neighborhoods are invited to join the Folsom Police Department for a Drive-Thru National Night Out on Thursday, October 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Folsom City Hall, 50 Natoma Street. Residents are asked to wear a face covering or mask and to remain in their vehicle while they drive through the event that will feature Folsom Police Department K-9 and Mounted Units, SWAT vehicles, motor officers, crime prevention information, and Folsom Fire Department personnel and equipment.
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Free COVID-19 Testing Sites |
Sacramento County, through its partnership with Folsom-based biotech company StemExpress, has opened additional community testing centers that will expand testing and expedite test results. Results are guaranteed a 72-hour turnaround time, and the process is easy. Ten new community-based testing sites offer:
- Available appointments. Each site has 200 – 300 tests per day.
- Free tests to residents regardless of insurance or citizenship status.
- Testing for children 2 years or older.
- Test results within 72 hours (even on weekends).
The Folsom COVID-19 community testing site is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday at Oak Hills Church, 1100 Blue Ravine Road.
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Folsom Public Library is Open |
The Folsom Public Library building is open to the public for short and safe library visits. Since the health and safety of our community is our top priority, the library will look and feel a bit different when you come in.
- Visits are limited to one hour per day.
- Library capacity is limited to ensure safe social distancing.
- Face coverings are required at all times.
- All Library materials have been quarantined for at least seven days before they are checked out to the next person.
- Hand sanitizer is available all around the building.
- Surfaces, computers, and the self-check stations are sanitized frequently throughout the day.
The Folsom Public Library is open Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. The book return is open 24/7.
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Name Submittals for Future Parks Due Soon |
Folsom Parks & Recreation is seeking names to include in the Suggested Park Names list. It is city policy that all park sites exceeding two acres in size must be named after an individual or family who has made a significant contribution to Folsom, or after an important landmark or historical aspect of the area.
A suggested park name submittal is limited to no more than two pages and should include background information (landmark/historical aspect), biography and contact information (individuals/family), and contact information for the submitter. Incomplete submittals shall be cause for rejection.
Submitted names will be reviewed by the Parks & Recreation Commission Park Naming Ad Hoc Committee. Qualifying names and a name recommendation for Neighborhood Park #3 – the first park being planned for the Folsom Plan Area – will be forwarded to the Parks & Recreation Commission. The Commission will take action to add the names to the list and dedicate a name for Neighborhood Park #3, and will forward their recommendation to the Folsom City Council for final approval.
Submittals may be made by email or mailed to Folsom Parks & Recreation, Attention: Aparna Vanka, 50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630. Emailed submittals must be received by 5 p.m. September 30, 2020; mailed submittals must be postmarked September 30.
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Folsom Community Blood Drive |
Support patients in need by making a lifesaving blood donation with Vitalant (formerly BloodSource) at the Folsom Community Blood Drive Saturday, October 3. Vitalant will be testing all donations for COVID-19 antibodies through the end of the year. Donate to see if you can help COVID-19 patients: Vitalant will give you your antibody test results and, if eligible, ask you for a plasma donation.
Folsom Community Blood Drive
Saturday, October 3
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed for lunch 12 to 12:45 p.m.
Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street, Folsom CA 96530
To comply with social distancing practices donors should make an appointment. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.
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Historic District Commission - CANCELED
September 16, 5 p.m.
Planning Commission - CANCELED
September 16, 6:30 p.m.
City Council Meeting
September 22, 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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