City News: Your Weekly Update
July 24, 2020
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Personal Care Services Now Allowed to Operate Outdoors
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The State of California released new guidance this week that allows personal care services to begin outdoor operations, including hair salons, barbershops, skincare, cosmetology, nail services, and massage therapy.
To assist local businesses, the City of Folsom offers temporary outdoor business permits. Hair salons, barbershops and personal care businesses wishing to use public or shared outdoor property must apply for a temporary outdoor business permit to use outdoor areas such as parking lots, sidewalks, or common areas. Personal care businesses located on standalone private property do not need a temporary outdoor business permit.
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Broder Family Homestead Park Now Open
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The City of Folsom is pleased to announce that Broder Family Homestead Park, 1215 Harvest Loop (off East Natoma Street), is now open to the public. Due to current public health directives that restrict gatherings, a grand opening and dedication ceremony has been postponed.
The park is located on property that was once part of the expansive Broder Family Ranch, which was established in the mid-1800s. The five-acre property for the park was generously gifted to the City by Vera Broder-Silberstein, who spent part of her childhood on the ranch in the 1930s and ‘40s. It was her wish that the park would honor the pioneering and ranching life of the Broder family, Native American cultures of the Folsom area, and early California pioneers.
The family-friendly passive park includes a grove of 74 historic olive trees, a vineyard and orchard, covered picnic area, kiddie corral play area with farm animal sculptures, horseshoe pits, walks and pathways, and a raised platform area for future outdoor classroom use. Granite blocks and rock retaining walls from historic structures on the original Broder ranch were salvaged and reused for retaining walls and seat walls within the park.
Park visitors are asked to refrain from harvesting from the vineyard and orchard – the grapevines and fruit trees are still in the process of establishing healthy root systems and new growth. Folsom Parks & Recreation is seeking community stewards or groups to assist with seasonal harvesting at the park; call 916-461-6684 for more information and to volunteer.
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Free Face Shields and Face Coverings for Folsom Businesses
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The City of Folsom is distributing free face coverings to Folsom businesses to assist with reopening efforts.
Businesses can pick up face coverings from the Folsom Public Library at 411 Stafford Street by appointment only. Businesses must complete a
registration form and schedule a pick-up time
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Face coverings, including paper face masks and plastic face shields, will be distributed to local businesses as supplies last.
The California Office of Emergency Services provided the face coverings for businesses unable to obtain personal protective equipment. This onetime allocation is available as supply chains stabilize.
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Help Folsom Read 10,000 Books this Summer!
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The Folsom Public Library’s nearly 800 Summer Readers have read and logged over 7,000 books this summer! Help us reach our goal of 10,000 books read by our community. The Summer Reading Program rewards kids and teens for reading or listening to books with a chance to win a Target gift card and a book to keep. Adults can join the summer reading fun as well. Sign up at
Folsom.Beanstack.org
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Folsom City Council Nomination Period Open
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Nomination Period for Folsom City Council Candidates opened July 13 and continues through August 7. If an incumbent does not run, the nomination period will be extended to August 12, 2020. Folsom resident registered voters interested in running for Folsom City Council can learn about the process in the
2020 Candidates Guide
. Individuals interested in pulling nomination papers should contact the City Clerk's Department by
email
or by phone at 916-461-6035 to schedule a meeting.
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Neighborhood Tree Maintenance Project Underway
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Trees are a beautiful asset to Folsom’s neighborhoods, increasing in value as they age and providing shade, habitat for wildlife, and helping to clean the air. The City of Folsom maintains a pruning and maintenance cycle in the Landscape and Lighting Districts to help ensure the health and longevity of all the trees. Tree maintenance work started July 6 and continues through the end of the month. Some partial lane closures or lane shifts may be in effect at various times throughout the project.
Tree maintenance work will take place in these areas between 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday:
- July 20-28 – Willow Springs: Iron Point Road and McAdoo Drive
Folsom residents who would like free wood chips for their landscape may
email
the project contractor to be put on a list; the wood chips are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For general questions about the L&L tree maintenance project, contact
Zach Perras
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Protect Yourself and Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
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COVID-19 cases are increasing in Sacramento County, including Folsom. Protect yourself and your loved ones and help slow the spread of COVID-19:
- Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering.
- Wash your hands frequently. Use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
- When you go out in public, stay at least six feet from other people. Remember, both local and state health orders still prohibit gatherings of any size with people who are not part of your immediate household.
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Folsom Fire Station 38 Closed for Renovations
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Folsom Fire Station 38, at 1300 Blue Ravine Road, is temporarily closed for construction. The construction is anticipated to begin the first week of August and take approximately six to nine months to complete. While the station is closed, the firefighters from Station 38 will be housed at Station 35, located at 535 Glenn Drive, and will staff Engine 35. The Folsom Fire Department will remain fully staffed and ready to provide prompt emergency response for all of the City’s residents, business owners, and visitors.
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July is Parks & Recreation Month
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The month of July is annually designated as a nationwide celebration recognizing the importance of parks and recreation for residents, communities, and the environment. Folsom Mayor Sarah Aquino recognized July 2020 as “Parks Make Life Better” month with a proclamation at the July 14 City Council meeting. The mayor and council also recognized Folsom resident Jim Kirstein for his many years of volunteer service dedicated to creating, maintaining, and enhancing the city’s parks and trails, and his work with the nonprofit
Friends of the Folsom Parkways
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Folsom residents can celebrate this month by taking time to enjoy the city’s abundance of outdoor spaces,
parks and trails
; and
recreational facilities
including the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center, Folsom Skate and Bike Park, and the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary.
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Paycheck Protection Program Deadline Extended
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The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll, and the deadline to file for the program has been extended to August 8.
The Small Business Administration will forgive loans if all employee retention criteria are met, and the funds are used for eligible expenses.
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City Seeks Input on Housing Element Update
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The City of Folsom is updating its Housing Element and is conducting a community survey to gather information on the housing needs and priorities of Folsom residents and to form strategies to meet the city’s future housing needs. Help guide the future of housing in Folsom by responding to the survey online at
www.folsomhousingelement.com/get-involved
. The survey is available online through July 31, 2020.
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City Council Meeting
July 28, 6:30 p.m.
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City Council Office Hours
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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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