City News
February 3, 2022
February 8 Special City Council Workshop on Developing a Strategy to Close the City’s Future Funding Gap
Join the Councilmembers and city staff for a special Folsom City Council meeting at 1 p.m. February 8. Staff will present current and projected fiscal conditions and future challenges to guide policy and decisions that may have an immediate or long-term influence on city operations, strategic goals, and community services. The City Council will also consider next steps for identifying community priorities and preferred funding approaches. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. You can also watch online at www.folsom.ca.us/CouncilLiveStream.
City Seeks Input on Draft By-District Election Maps 
The City of Folsom is transitioning to a by-district system for electing City Councilmembers and wants to hear from residents about how to draw five City Council districts.

At the January 11 public hearing, the Folsom City Council reviewed draft maps submitted by the public and the city’s demographer. The Council selected a smaller set of eight maps to be considered further.

The maps will be presented and discussed, and a preferred map will be selected, at a public hearing during the February 8 Folsom City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to share input at the public hearing or submit feedback to attydept@folsom.ca.us. An additional public hearing will be held February 22. Review the maps and learn more at www.folsom.ca.us/districtelections.
Registration is Open for Spring Swim Lessons
Join The Squad this spring and start building your water confidence and swim skills! The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center offers a great lineup of spring swim lessons through its popular Sea Squad Swim School. Lessons for ages 3 to 15 are available for those who are just beginning and developing water confidence, as well as students who want to advance and build on existing swim skills. The aquatic center is following current public health guidelines and swim lesson protocol. Lessons begin in April; early registration is encouraged as space is limited and classes are filling quickly. Call 916-461-6640 for more information.
New Rules for Home-based Businesses
The City Council will be considering new rules for home-based businesses at their regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. March 8. The new ordinance will amend the rules covering home occupation permits in the Folsom Municipal Code. Residents operating home-based businesses must have a city business license and home occupation permit. In light of the COVID-pandemic’s impact on small businesses and the growing trend of home-based businesses, City Council directed the Community Development Department to review and update the current set of rules.
Owl Be Your Valentine at the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary
Join the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary for this fun event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, February 12 and 13. Craft materials are supplied for participants to create a special Valentine card to put on display near your favorite zoo sanctuary animal. Regular admission fees apply; tickets are available online or at the gate. Call 916-461-6629 for more information.
Folsom Parks & Recreation is Hiring
Folsom Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for a variety of new job opportunities, including an event planner, a site leader for the CAVE Teen Center, recreation leaders, and park aides. Learn more about the requirements to apply and find position descriptions on the City of Folsom website.
Spring Adult Softball League
Folsom Parks & Recreation’s adult softball league is open for registration. Divisions for ages 16+ include Coed D (games played Sundays), Men’s C and D (games played Tuesdays), Men’s D (games played Wednesday), and Coed D (games played Thursdays). The league begins March 6; teams play seven games and qualifiers advance to playoffs. Deadline to register is February 23. Questions about the league? Email or call 916-461-6655. To register, stop by the Andy Morin Sports Complex at 66 Clarksville Road or call 916-461-6650.
Topping Hurts Trees
Topping of trees—leaving trunks with stubby limbs—is recognized by the City of Folsom, the State of California, and arborists as a harmful and unacceptable practice. It can cause a multitude of problems that often result in either the death of the tree or weakened limbs falling on people or property.

Tree topping is illegal in the City of Folsom for any tree that is considered a protected tree—including native oak trees, privately-owned trees that are within 12.5 feet of the sidewalk or right of way, heritage trees, and trees on commercial properties that were planted as part of the original development.

Pruning or removal of any protected tree requires a City of Folsom tree permit. When you obtain a tree permit, the city arborist can provide guidance to help you protect your property and trees.
 
Join the Sacramento Tree Foundation’s free young shade tree pruning webinar at 9 a.m. February 5 to learn more best pruning practices and tips on how to hire qualified tree care companies who are knowledgeable in proper and safe pruning practices.
Applications to Sell Fireworks in Folsom
The application window for local nonprofit groups to sell state-approved fireworks in the City of Folsom runs from 8 a.m. February 1 through noon March 18. Folsom clubs, such as youth sports groups, school booster clubs, and other civic organizations, are eligible to sell "safe and sane" fireworks to the public during the Fourth of July holiday season as a way to raise money for their Folsom-based organization.

Contact the City of Folsom Communications Director
Christine Brainerd · cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us · 916-461-6013 (office)

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