City News: Your Weekly Update
May 26, 2021
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City of Folsom Waives Business License Fees |
Recognizing the financial strain that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have on local businesses, the Folsom City Council unanimously voted on April 13, 2021 to offer a relief waiver to businesses with license fees of $600 or less.
The one-year waiver applies to new business license applications and renewals from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. Businesses with prior delinquencies must bring their license to current before a waiver can be reviewed for the 2021 year.
The waiver will apply to approximately 4,600 businesses, including retail stores, hair and beauty shops, gyms and fitness centers, restaurants and bars, museums and art galleries, private schools, and home occupations.
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You’re Invited: Virtual Workshop for First Park in the Folsom Plan Area |
The Folsom Parks & Recreation Department is seeking public input for the first park in the Folsom Plan Area. The park – currently known as Neighborhood Park #3 – is located on Mangini Parkway, immediately adjacent to Mangini Ranch Elementary School, which is scheduled to open for the 2021-22 school year.
Interested community members are invited to attend a virtual workshop from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 9 to learn more about the park site and schedule, and to provide comments regarding the potential features and amenities to be considered in the design of the park. The workshop will be recorded and available on the city’s website.
Contact Brad Nelson, City of Folsom Senior Park Planner, with questions about the virtual workshop or the design of the park.
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Summer Season at the Aquatic Center Begins Saturday, May 29 |
The summer season at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center begins Saturday, May 29, as recently renovated swimming pools and a new play structure opens to the public.
Recreation swim will take place daily from 1 to 5 p.m. starting May 29 through September 6. Guests will enjoy a colorful new interactive play structure, sparkling new plaster and tile on the instructional and play pools, new concrete decking, and other fun additions. The new features and repairs were part of a planned renovation project that began in 2020 and wrapped up this spring.
Other amenities available during recreation swim are the two-story water slide, a floating basketball hoop, 10 dedicated lanes for lap swimming, free-swim in the 50-meter pool (4.5-foot depth section), two diving boards, and the Poolside Café. The aquatic center’s trained life-guarding staff are always on duty during recreation swim.
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Summer Day Camps for Kids and Teens |
Folsom Parks & Recreation summer day camps are now open for registration; selections include zookeeper camps, Vacation Zone, web development and coding, robotics, game design, digital drawing and animation, a variety of LEGO camps, and lots of sports – volleyball, tennis, soccer, track and field, flag football, and basketball. Camps are a great way for children to keep their minds engaged and bodies active through sports, creative play, outdoor activities, and social interaction. The camps are conducted by trained and caring staff and provide a supervised, positive, and inclusive environment. All camps will adhere to current public health guidelines. Register for camps online at https://webtrac.folsom.ca.us or call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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PG&E Tree Removals on the Johnny Cash Trail |
PG&E will conduct important gas line vegetation work between the Johnny Cash Trail and East Natoma Street on Tuesday, June 1. Seventeen trees have been identified by PG&E as being too close to the underground pipeline. This work should take approximately one day to complete. The Johnny Cash Trail will remain open to bicyclists and pedestrians during this time. Traffic control measures will also be in place to manage a partial lane closure on East Natoma Street. This work is being conducted as part of PG&E’s Gas Transmission Vegetation Management program, which is focused on keeping the area above and around the gas transmission pipeline clear of items that can block access for safety crews in an emergency or for critical maintenance work. For more information about PG&E’s gas vegetation safety programs, please visit pge.com/gasveg.
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Changes to Transit Services Proposed |
The Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) will present proposed transit service changes in Folsom during the Folsom City Council meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on June 8. The Folsom City Council will consider changes to curb-to-curb transportation services for those who have a physical, developmental, or mental disability, as well as senior citizens who are 55 years of age or older.
SacRT will seek approval from the Folsom City Council to transition from Dial-a-Ride services to other transit options, including SacRT Go paratransit services and SmaRT Ride microtransit service. According to SacRT, the proposed changes would streamline transit operations and offer riders more options and flexibility, with longer hours of operation and access to SacRT’s entire service area. The service changes would take effect Saturday, August 28, and SacRT would hold a virtual open house in the summer to help riders and Folsom residents smoothly transition to the adopted service changes. Those unable to attend the June 8 Folsom City Council meeting can provide feedback at 916-321-BUSS (2877) or by email at customeradvocacy@sacrt.com.
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Summer Reading Bingo Challenge Begins June 1 |
Join the Summer Reading Bingo Challenge with the Folsom Public Library! Sign up to read or listen to five books in June and July. Kids and teens completing the Bingo Challenge win a free book and entry into a drawing for a $100 Target gift card. Adults who complete the challenge also earn entry into the drawing. Pick up the Bingo Challenge game card at the library or use the library’s Beanstack app. In addition to the reading challenge, readers can log books by scanning ISBN numbers, time reading sessions, and keep records of current and past reading with the one-of-a-kind Beanstack app. Sign up at folsom.beanstack.org.
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Participate in Folsom's 75th Anniversary Mosaic
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Join the community and add your photo to the community mosaic commemorating Folsom's 75th anniversary . Once complete, the mosaic will be proudly displayed at Folsom City Hall, as well as the City of Folsom website and social media pages. Upload your photo at www.folsom.ca.us/75years.
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Water-Wise Tip of the Week |
Do you use mulch in your landscape? Do you use enough? Three inches of mulch will prevent weed germination and reduce evaporation when you water. Organic mulch is preferable to artificial types since it will slowly decompose and improve your soil by adding organic amendments naturally.
City of Folsom water customers can receive a free evaluation of indoor and outdoor water use, including an irrigation check-up. Sign up for your free water-wise house call today. For more information, contact the City of Folsom Water Conservation Team at waterconservation@folsom.ca.us or 916-461-6177.
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Habitat for Humanity Accepting Home Repair Applications Through June 2 |
Do you know an elderly neighbor, veteran, or low-income family in need of home repairs? Habitat for Humanity could help.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is currently hosting an open application period for qualified, low-income homeowners in need of health, safety, and energy-efficient related home repairs. The nonprofit organization does between 40-50 home repairs annually for low-income homeowners (primarily seniors and veterans) in need of critical home repairs to age in place and address deferred maintenance issues.
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City of Folsom Observes Memorial Day Monday, May 31 |
City administrative offices will be closed on Memorial Day. For urgent City issues, call 916-355-7231. Call 9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies.
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The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; advance online ticket purchase required.
- The Andy Morin Sports Complex will be closed Monday, May 31.
- 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 Folsom Skate and Bike Park will be open from 1 to 5 p.m.
- The Folsom Public Library will be closed.
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Parks and Recreation Commission
June 1, 6:30 p.m.
Historic District Commission
June 2, 5 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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