City News: Your Weekly Update
August 27, 2020
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Sutter Street Closure for Expanded Weekend Outdoor Dining |
Sutter Street will close to motorists this weekend to allow restaurants and merchants in the Historic District to expand and welcome more diners and shoppers outdoors in Historic Folsom.
The road closure will take place August 28 – 31, 2 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Monday.
The Sutter Street closure will create a walkable outdoor shopping and extended dining area for pedestrians only. Sutter Street will feature spacious seating 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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City Actively Investigating Pinhole Leaks |
The City of Folsom continues to receive reports of pinhole water leaks in residential copper pipes and appreciates any information and assistance from affected residents regarding this problem.
To date, more than 390 pinhole leaks have been reported to the City of Folsom. The majority of reports have come from houses built in the 1980s and 1990s, with some in the early 2000s. Affected residents have experienced leaks in some, but not all, household pipes.
The city fast-tracked its contracting process and 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. The city will provide an update as soon as the data and findings are available.
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Air quality in the Sacramento region has improved, and the City of Folsom will resume recreational programs and reopen facilities.
- Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
- Steve Miklos Aquatic Center - Mid-day lap swim from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, evening lap swim from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday lap swim from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Cummings Family Skate & Bike Park - Monday through Friday from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., Saturdays from 1 - 8 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 6 p.m.
- Sport conditioning, fitness and recreational classes on City of Folsom fields and outdoor facilities
- Curbside library services - Tuesday and Wednesday from Noon – 6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The cooling center is now closed. The city will continue to monitor air quality and weather forecasts. Stay informed at www.folsom.ca.us.
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Join the Back-to-School Reading Challenge |
The Folsom Public Library challenges students to read their way into the school year and join the Back-to-School Reading Challenge September 1 – 30.
Reading is one of the learning areas most impacted by summer slide and students of all ages will benefit from some additional independent reading practice as they transition from summer back into the school year.
Register through the Library’s website or log into your Beanstack account to log your reading. Prizes will be awarded to the three student readers recording the most minutes read.
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Want to track your ballot? |
Sacramento County voters can now track the location of their ballot through the California Secretary of State's new Where's My Ballot? tracking system. Interested voters may sign up for tracking services at california.ballottrax.net/voter/ to receive automatic email, text, or voice call notifications about when their ballot is mailed, received, and counted.
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Free Summer of Music Virtual Concert Friday |
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 final virtual concert of the season 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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Wildfire Preparedness Starts at Home |
Protect your family and protect your home in the event of a wildfire. We’re in the midst of a dry, hot season. It is more important than ever to have defensible space around homes and structures to increase your property’s chance of withstanding a wildfire.
- Remove dead plants, grass, pine needles, & weeds.
- Keep dead or dry leaves and branches from the yard, roof, and rain gutters.
- Keep tree branches at least 10 feet away from your chimney and other trees.
- Cut or mow grass down to four inches or shorter. Mow your lawn before 10 a.m. and make sure you are not mowing over rocks or other materials that can create a spark.
The Folsom Fire Department “Ready, Set, Go!” wildfire action plan is packed with useful information on emergency preparedness, important numbers, and emergency notification systems.
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Sign up for emergency alerts.
- Prepare a home escape plan.
- Pack an emergency supply kit.
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Know your Folsom evacuation route.
- If you get an evacuation order, go early for your safety.
- Plan. Prepare. Stay aware.
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Join the Fun: the R.E.C. Club for Kids is Open! |
Folsom Parks & Recreation’s new R.E.C. Club is an afternoon enrichment program for kids ages 6 to 12. The R.E.C. Club 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 from 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. Weekly sessions continue through December – learn more and register today.
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New Rebate Program Available for Weather-Based “Smart” Sprinkler Controllers |
Folsom residents can save 65 percent on a Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller through a new rebate program offered by the City of Folsom in partnership with the Regional Water Authority and local water providers. Replacing a standard controller with a WaterSense-labeled smart controller like the Rachio 3 can save an average home about 13,500 gallons of water per year.
The Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller typically retails for about $220 for an eight-zone system but is being offered at a reduced rate of $75 plus tax; residents are responsible for installation. Rebates are available for a limited time on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted. Rebate details, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available at rwa.rachio.com.
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Folsom Parks & Recreation Seeking Name Submittals for Future Parks |
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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Community Service Day: Safe and Socially-Distanced Volunteer Opportunities Open |
Six feet apart and stronger than ever! Folsom will continue its annual Community Service Day on Saturday, September 19 while protecting the safety of our residents, staff, project leaders, and volunteers.
Community Service Day will look a little different this year, as public health orders require social distancing and prohibit public gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
There are many opportunities to safely serve the community through planned donation drives, blood drives, at-home projects, socially distanced outdoor projects, and projects to help local seniors.
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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.
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Testing for children 2 years or older.
- Test results within 72 hours (even on weekends).
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Traffic Safety Committee
August 27, 4 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission
September 1, 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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