City News: Your Weekly Update
June 17, 2021
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Folsom Cooling Center Open for Continuing Heat Wave |
The City of Folsom has opened a cooling center from Thursday, June 17 through Sunday, June 20. The Folsom Public Library meeting room, located at 411 Stafford Street, will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday.
A cool, air-conditioned space and water will be provided at the cooling center managed by Folsom Public Library staff and Folsom Fire Department Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Masks are required at all times and will be provided.
Additional cooling centers throughout Sacramento County will be open during this time due to expected higher than average temperatures.
For the latest cooling center locations, dates and hours, dial 2-1-1 or visit 211sacramento.org. Find bus routes/stops to cooling center locations on this interactive map. For information about the City of Folsom cooling center, call the Folsom Police Department non-emergency line at 916-461-6400. If you are experiencing any heat-related medical conditions, call 911.
Due to the continued extreme heat, the Folsom Skate and Bike Parks at Cummings Family Park are operating on a modified schedule from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily through Saturday, June 19. No late afternoon or evening hours are available through June 19.
Head over to the aquatic center for some cool fun! The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center, 1200 Riley Street, is open from 1 to 5 p.m. daily for recreation swim. Come and enjoy the new interactive play structure, water slide, and refreshing pools.
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On Tuesday, June 15, the state of California fully reopened its economy, allowing almost all businesses to fully reopen without restrictions.
The state no longer requires social distancing and ended the Blueprint for a Safer Economy color-coded tier system.
Masks will only be required in certain places, including public transportation and health care settings. The main changes are summarized in the California Department of Public Health Beyond the Blueprint Guidance and the new Face Mask Guidance.
At City of Folsom facilities, masks are still required for:
- Unvaccinated individuals in indoor public settings.
- Indoor childcare and other youth settings, including all indoor day camps, K-12 indoor youth sports participants, youth library events, and storytimes.
City Facility Hours of Operation:
- City offices, including City Hall, will remain open to the public. City Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- The Folsom Public Library is open from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
- The Andy Morin Sports Complex is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center is open from 1 to 5 p.m. daily for recreation swim.
- The Gallery at 48 Natoma is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; the current exhibit continues through July 1.
- The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday; online ticket purchase is required. The zoo sanctuary’s gift shop has reopened; hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
- The public registration counter at 48 Natoma is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- The Folsom Senior Center drop-in lounge will reopen the week of July 6. Staff are also working on plans to restart additional senior activities and services in the coming weeks; details will be shared as soon as they are available.
For the latest information about hours of operation and services available at specific city facilities, visit www.folsom.ca.us.
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Friday evening concert series returns June 25 to City Lions Park
Folsom Parks & Recreation’s free Friday evening concert series returns this summer with four outstanding bands representing a variety of musical genres. The open-air concerts are held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Folsom City Lions Park. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and your own picnic, or purchase a variety of food, beverages, and treats on site from visiting food trucks.
The concerts will also stream live on Folsom Parks & Recreation's Facebook page, so you can still enjoy the music even if you can't make it to the park.
Summer of Music featured bands and food trucks:
June 25
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Band: Island of Black and White (reggae)
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Food trucks: Cali Shore Surf & Turf, Candies Kitchen, Daisy's Desserts, Pink Ice Cream Cart Company, Inc.
July 9
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Band: Bobby Zoppi and The Corduroys (country hits and classics)
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Food trucks: The Wing Spot 916, Jeeroz Food Truck, Outlaw Cuisine, Daisy's Desserts, Pink Ice Cream Cart Company, Inc.
July 23
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Band: Dad's Impala (classic rock and power chord blues)
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Food trucks: Zintzuni Cocina Mexicana, Hefty Gyros, The Wing Spot 916, Happy Cow Ice Cream, Hella-Halo Sacramento, Pink Ice Cream Cart Company, Inc.
August 13
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Band: Innersoul (R&B and Latin)
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Food trucks: Hefty Gyros, The Fry Boys, Tailgater44, Local Kine Shave Ice, Pink Ice Cream Cart Company, Inc.
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Registration is Open for New Adult Coed Volleyball League |
The coed volleyball league for ages 18+ offers 4x4 and 6x6 divisions; games will be played from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays June 29 through August 17 on the turf volleyball courts at John Kemp Community Park. Eight games are guaranteed; playoffs will be determined based on the number of teams registered in each division. If playoffs are not offered, the team with the highest number of overall set wins throughout the course of the season will receive a certificate valid for discounted future league registration or for use at select Folsom businesses. The league will be self-officiated by the registered players and will run on the honor code. Team fees are $160 for Folsom residents; $180 for non-residents (60% of a resident team roster must live or own property in Folsom). Deadline to register is June 23 and a virtual meeting for team managers will be held at 6 p.m. June 24. Call the Andy Morin Sports Complex at 916-461-6650 with questions.
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Safety and Noise Element Update |
The City of Folsom is updating the Safety Element—a chapter of the General Plan. The General Plan is a planning document required by the State of California that provides a framework for the long-range physical development of Folsom.
The Safety Element contains goals and policies to reduce the potential short- and long-term risk of death, injury, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from fires, floods, droughts, earthquakes, landslides, climate change, and other hazards. The updated Noise Element will contain a set of goals, policies, and implementation measures to limit noise exposure, particularly in areas with nearby housing, hospital, school, or daycare center uses.
Residents will have the opportunity to provide input throughout the process. The Public Review Draft Safety and Noise Element is available for public review online.
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We Water-Wise This Summer |
Amid a very dry year and with the summer heat here, help your water go farther this summer with the following water-saving tips:
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Irrigate where the roots are. Irrigating shrub areas with pop-up spray heads means you may be applying water to areas that don’t need it. Converting to drip irrigation can ensure water is efficiently applied only where roots will utilize it.
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Compost and mulch. Incorporating compost into your soil and applying a 2-3” layer of mulch on top is the surest way to retain moisture in your soil. A fresh layer of mulch also keeps the weeds down!
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Use native and drought-tolerant plants. Nurseries abound with plant selections appropriate for arid climates like ours. Find the best drought-tolerant plants for your garden by visiting the UC Davis Arboretum All-Star plant database.
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Reduce your lawn. A single square foot of traditional lawn requires up to 34 gallons of water per season. Less lawn also means less mowing and edging, which saves time and reduces exhaust gasses released by those activities.
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Hire an arborist. Certain landscape activities are harmful to nearby tree roots. If you are planning a project near trees, engage a qualified arborist to guide you in avoiding preventable damage before you start.
Beautiful landscapes are still possible during drought conditions with creative planning. For more tips on water-wise landscaping, join us for an informational webinar this July. Email Kimberly@sactree.com for registration details.
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You’re Invited to an Outdoor Workshop June 26 |
Help Plan the Future of Walking and Bicycling in Folsom
The City of Folsom is seeking public input as work continues on the Active Transportation Master Plan (ATP). The ATP will guide the planning, development, and maintenance of existing and future bicycle and pedestrian facilities within the city, including recommended citywide active transportation network improvements and Safe Routes to School.
Interested community members are invited to attend an outdoor workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 26 at the picnic pavilion in City Lions Park, 300 Stafford Street (adjacent to the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary). City staff and project consultants will share information about the ATP and invite workshop attendees to share comments and ideas about destinations to make accessible by bike or walking, streets or trails that need improvements, and barriers to walking and biking in the city. Reserve your spot at the outdoor workshop and share your ideas!
Can’t make the workshop? You can provide input by adding your feedback to the online project map. The online map allows you to draw preferred walking and bicycling routes, identify key destinations, and inform us of barriers to walking and bicycling in Folsom. The input map also lets you see what other community members have said about walking and bicycling in Folsom.
Stay informed: submit questions or comments about the ATP and receive notifications of upcoming events and plan updates by emailing City of Folsom Senior Trail Planner Brett Bollinger.
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City Council Meeting
June 22, 6:30 p.m.
Traffic Safety Commission
June 24, 4 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communications Director
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Get Connected, Stay Informed |
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