City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of August 26, 2019
Public Workshop on Utility Rate Study Tomorrow
The City of Folsom is conducting a rate study of all city utilities, including water, wastewater, and solid waste. A rate study is a detailed review of the city’s utility costs and the rate structure needed to meet those costs to support the delivery of safe, high-quality, and reliable service. An independent, third-party financial expert is preparing the City of Folsom’s rate study.

Staff will present the initial findings of the utility rate study at a public workshop held during the regularly scheduled August 27 City Council Meeting. The workshop will include a discussion on the rate structures for each utility, and a summary of the input received from the City of Folsom Utility Commission. The City Council will provide direction and feedback to staff about the initial rate study findings and will not take formal action on rate structures at the public workshop.

The public is encouraged to attend the rate study workshop to learn more and provide input. Tomorrow's City Council meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Folsom Council Chambers located at 50 Natoma Street, Folsom.

Contact - Water
Marcus Yasutake, Environmental and Water Resources Director
916-461-6161

Contact - Solid Waste
Dave Nugen, Public Works Director
916-461-6708.
First Friday Series: Meet the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
Learn about the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary and interesting animal facts at a Folsom Public Library First Friday presentation on Friday, September 6 at 10 a.m. Meet zoo outreach animals while learning about the history and mission of the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, volunteer opportunities, and more. The Library Meeting Room is located at 411 Stafford Street, Folsom. Learn more at www.folsom.ca.us/library.
Kindergarten Readiness Program Accepting New Students 
Folsom Parks & Recreation’s Kindergarten Readiness program introduces children to the joy of learning in the unique setting of the Hinkle Creek Nature Center. The curriculum is focused on preparing students for grade school with social and academic skills, including language development, emergent reading, math, and incorporated gross and fine motor skills. The class at Hinkle Creek has a maximum enrollment of 21, and the staff-to-student ratio is maintained at 1:7 to allow for plenty of individualized attention for students. Class is held 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday; students must be age four by September 1 to enroll. The program follows the Folsom Cordova Unified School District instructional calendar (except staff development days). Call 916-461-6610 for more information and to arrange a classroom tour.
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Meeting on Per Capita Fees
The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District is holding a community meeting on Thursday, September 12 to discuss the need for a new per capita fee necessary to support the District’s air quality and climate programs and to pursue opportunities for new clean air and future mobility projects in Folsom. 
 
District staff will discuss how this fee will give the agency the opportunity to leverage local resources and bring additional state funds to provide clean air, low-carbon transportation projects to the residents of Folsom and the region. For example, the District can help Folsom acquire new zero emission electric school buses to replace existing polluting school buses. At the meeting, the District will have an electric school bus and other technologies on display. 
Councilmember Roger Gaylord, who represents the City of Folsom on the Sacramento Metro Air District Board of Directors, will be in attendance. 
 
When: Thursday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. 
Where: Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA, 95630
Folsom Senior Center Hosts Hawaiian Luau Party Friday 
All seniors age 55+ are invited to this fun celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 30. The free event includes light refreshments, a raffle, and some fun games. Party-goers are encouraged to wear their most festive tropical attire, and may bring a brown-bag lunch.

The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street; call 916-461-6601 for more information.
New Yoga Programs for Families and Kids
Folsom Parks & Recreation is offering two new yoga programs starting in September. Kids Yoga introduces children ages 5 through 13 to the mental and physical benefits of yoga. Instructors lead students through beginning yoga poses along with breathing and meditation techniques. Family Yoga allows parents and kids ages 2 through 13 to learn side-by-side and practice yoga together.

Register online for Kids Yoga and Family Yoga, or call 916-461-6601 for more information. Folsom Parks & Recreation offers a great variety of fitness programs for all ages; find details in the fall Rec Guide
Saturday Swim Programs for Families
Beat the heat on September Saturdays at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center! Little ones ages 6 and under can take part (with parent supervision) in the popular Little Dippers program from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 14, and 21. Little Dippers provides a special time for parents and youngsters to enjoy the activity pool together, and for little ones to increase their water confidence. Admission is $5 per person (season passes not valid for this program); all participants are required to exit the facility at noon but are allowed free re-entry at 1 p.m. for the Saturday Splash program.

The new Saturday Splash program invites all ages to swim and ride the water slide from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 14, and 21. (Note: must be at least 48” tall to ride the water slide.) Admission is $5 per person (season passes not valid for this program).

The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center is located at 1200 Riley Street; call 916-461-6640 for more information.
City of Folsom Observes Labor Day Monday, September 2
City administrative offices will be closed on Labor Day. For urgent City issues, call 916-355-7231. Call 9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies.

  • The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • The Andy Morin Sports Complex will be closed.
  • The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center will be open for lap and recreation swim from 1 to 5 p.m.
  • The Fun Factory preschools will be closed.
  • The FIDO Field Dog Park will be open from 7 a.m. to one hour after sunset.
  • The Cummings Family Skate and Bike Park will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The Folsom Public Library will be closed.
  • 48 Natoma Senior and Art Center will be closed.
Upcoming City Meetings
City Council Meeting
August 27, 6:30 p.m.
Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Director
Christine Brainerd · cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us · 916-461-6013 (office)

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