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JULY / AUGUST 2021 FOLSOM NEWSLETTER FOLSOM, CALIFORNIA — INCORPORATED 1946
Capital SouthEast Connector
CITY OF FOL SOM
Construction Begins WAIVES BU SIN ESS
Construction is underway on the Capital LICENSE FE ES
SouthEast Connector project—a 34-mile
Recognizing the financial strain
expressway that will fill a critical gap
that the COVID-19 pandemic
by connecting the southern area of
continues to have on local
Sacramento County to El Dorado County
businesses, the City of Folsom
in the east and serve as a connection
is offering a relief waiver to
between Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova,
businesses with license fees
and Folsom.
of $600 or less.
The Capital SouthEast Connector is the Sacramento region’s largest
The one-year waiver applies
approved transportation project. Construction activity is in progress at three
to new business license
locations: White Rock Road (between Prairie City Road and East Bidwell
applications and renewals
Street), Kammerer Road (between Bruceville Road and Lotz Parkway), and
from July 1, 2021, to June 30,
Grant Line Road (between Waterman Road and Bradshaw Road).
2022. Businesses with prior
Learn more at www.connectorjpa.net. delinquencies must bring
their license to current before
a waiver can be reviewed for
NEW AND IMPROVED UTILITY BILL PAY SERVICE the 2021 year.
Convenient Payments * Enhanced Features * Improved Experience The waiver will apply to nearly
The City of Folsom is launching a new user-friendly online payment system 4,600 businesses, including
for utilities customers this summer. Online features include: retail stores, hair and beauty
shops, gyms and fitness
• Make a payment online, by phone, or by text. centers, restaurants and bars,
• View and pay your bill online with a credit card, debit card, eCheck, museums and art galleries, home
Apple Pay or Google Pay. occupations, and private schools.
• Securely store payment information for later use.
For more information
• Save time and avoid late payments with autopay.
about the program, visit
• Go paperless to receive bills via email after registering your account. www.folsom.ca.us/
• Get an email notification when your bill is ready, just before the due businesslicenses, email
date, and when a scheduled payment is pending.
folsom@HdLgov.com, or
• Pay by phone, or check your balance 24/7. call 916-458-4753.
• No convenience fees when paying by eCheck.
All current City of Folsom autopay and bank draft customers must re-enroll.
Learn more at www.folsom.ca.us/NewBillPay.
Folsom City Council FI REW O RKS
SAFETY TI PS
Adopts Ordinance to Enforce The Folsom Fire Department offers
these important tips to stay safe this
Illegal Use of Fireworks Fourth of July:
The Folsom City Council adopted an ordinance Tuesday • Be sure to purchase “Safe and
to address the increased usage of illegal fireworks around Sane” fireworks that display the
the Fourth of July holiday and strengthen enforcement State Fire Marshal’s seal.
capabilities.
• Fireworks that explode or leave the
The new “Social Host Liability Ordinance” is intended to hold ground are illegal in California, unless
persons in control of a property accountable for the illegal you have a fire department permit.
use of fireworks. Under the ordinance, property owners and
tenants could face fines for illegal firework displays set off • Store fireworks in a cool, dry place.
on their property, regardless of whether they ignited the • Read and follow all directions.
displays. Those found in violation of the ordinance will be • When using legal fireworks, only set
fined up to $1,000. them off outdoors in a clear area that
Illegal use of fireworks is dangerous and has recently is away from homes, dry leaves,
resulted in injury and fires in Folsom. Additionally, 9-1-1 grass, and other flammable materials.
calls about illegal fireworks can result in longer public • Supervise children and be sure
safety response times for other critical emergencies. other people are out of range before
Under the City of Folsom Municipal Code, the use of lighting fireworks.
illegal fireworks can result in administrative violations • Always have a bucket of water for
subject to a fine of up to $5,000. Using, selling, or disposal of fireworks and a hose
possessing illegal fireworks also fall under many connected to water in case of fire.
California Health and Safety Codes violations that
• Do not try to relight or handle
could result in $50,000 fines and jail time.
malfunctioning fireworks. Soak
“Safe and Sane” fireworks are currently allowed in them with water and throw them away.
nearly 300 communities across the state, including all
• Fireworks are prohibited in all city-
communities in Sacramento County. These fireworks are
owned properties and parks except
not explosive, not aerially launched, and are tested and
at the Lembi Community Park parking
approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. In Folsom,
lot. The use of fireworks on all trails
fireworks sales and usage are limited to June 28 through July
and open spaces in the City of Folsom
4. For more information, visit www.folsom.ca.us/fire.
is prohibited.
July is Parks Make Life Better Month
The month of July is designated as a nationwide celebration recognizing the importance of parks and recreation for
residents, communities, and the environment. Our local parks, trails, and open spaces have been essential throughout
the COVID-19 pandemic, and many community members have discovered a new appreciation for the mental and
physical benefits these vital outdoor spaces can provide.
Folsom residents can join the celebration by taking time to enjoy the city’s abundance of outdoor spaces, waterways,
parks, trails, and recreational programs. Find information about summer day camps, events, and programs for all ages
in the digital Rec Guide at www.folsom.ca.us/recguide.
PL ANNING
UNDERWAY FOR
NEW CIT Y PAR K
City staff and the design
consulting team held a public
workshop June 9 for the first
park in the Folsom Plan Area.
The park—currently known as
Neighborhood Park #3—is located
on Mangini Parkway, immediately
SU M ME R F U N AT T H E A Q UAT IC CENT ER adjacent to Mangini Ranch
Recreation swim takes place daily from 1 to 5 p.m. through September 6. Elementary School, which is
Guests can enjoy the colorful new interactive play structure, sparkling scheduled to open for the 2021-22
new plaster and tile on the instructional and play pools, and new concrete school year.
decking. Other amenities available during recreation swim are the two- The virtual workshop was
story water slide, a poolside basketball hoop, 10 dedicated lanes for attended by 148 community
lap swimming, free-swim in the 50-meter pool (4.5-foot depth section), members who were able to
two diving boards, and the Poolside Café. The aquatic center’s trained provide input and comments
lifeguarding staff are always on duty during recreation swim. about the potential features and
Daily lap swim is offered in a variety of morning, afternoon, and evening amenities to be considered in the
session times. Lap swim is available by daily drop-in rates or with money- design of the park. Staff and the
saving passes. consulting team are evaluating
the input received and will present
Little Dippers for parents and children 6 years and younger takes place
the information to the community
from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays through August 6. This program
and the Parks and Recreation
provides an opportunity for younger children to increase their water
Commission this summer.
confidence in a calmer environment.
Find the Neighborhood Park #3
The giant floating obstacle courses are available Saturdays and Sundays
workshop presentation and
starting July 3. A wristband must be purchased to play on the giant
responses to comments at
inflatables.
www.folsom.ca.us/NP3.
Family Movie Night returns Saturday, August 7. Swimming will be
Contact Brad Nelson, City of
available from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and the open-air movie will begin after dark.
Folsom Senior Park Planner,
The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center is located at 1200 Riley Street; learn at bnelson@folsom.ca.us with
more about aquatics programs at www.folsom.ca.us or call 916-461-6640. questions about the park.
Gallery at 48 Natoma Hosts New Exhibit SUMMER OF
The gallery’s new exhibit, “Body self-guided tours for individuals MUSIC CONCERTS
of Work,” features photographs or groups from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday evening concert series
of graceful body forms engaged Monday through Friday, with
returns to City Lions Park
in dance by Tony Nguyen, and extended evening hours on some
wire mesh shadow sculptures that weeknights coming later this Folsom Parks & Recreation’s free
convey movement of the body by summer. Friday evening concert series returns
Myra Cooper Holmes. The exhibit this summer with four outstanding
Additional self-guided tour hours
opens July 16 and continues bands representing a variety of
are available with an advance
through September 30. The adjacent musical genres. The open-air concerts
reservation–call 916-461-6601 or
Community Exhibition Gallery will are held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Folsom
email cabraham@folsom.ca.us.
feature work by the Folsom Art City Lions Park. Bring blankets,
The gallery is located at 48 Natoma lawn chairs, and your own picnic, or
Center faculty art instructors.
Street, next to Folsom City Hall. purchase a variety of food, beverages,
Starting July 16, the gallery will
and treats on site from visiting food
be open to the public for free,
trucks.
The concerts will also stream live on
facebook.com/FolsomParksandRec, so
HE LP P LAN T H E F U T U R E OF you can still enjoy the music even if
WA LKI NG A N D B I C Y C L I N G IN F OL SOM you can’t make it to the park.
Summer of Music featured bands and
CITY OF FOLSOM ACTIVE PUBLIC INPUT MAP
food trucks:
TRANSPORTATION PLAN You can provide input by
The Active Transportation Master adding your feedback to July 9
Plan (ATP) will combine and the online project map at Band: Bobby Zoppi and The
update the master plans for walkbiketrailsfolsom.com. The Corduroys (country hits and classics)
both pedestrian and bicycle online map allows you to draw
Food trucks: The Wing Spot 916,
facilities in the City of Folsom. preferred walking and bicycling
Jeeroz Food Truck, Outlaw Cuisine,
The ATP will guide the planning, routes, identify key destinations,
Daisy’s Desserts, Pink Ice Cream Cart
development, and maintenance and inform us of barriers to
Company, Inc.
of existing and future bicycle and walking and bicycling in Folsom.
pedestrian facilities within the city, July 23
including recommended citywide STAY INFORMED Band: Dad’s Impala (classic rock and
active transportation network While the ATP is in development, power chord blues)
improvements and Safe Routes the project team will participate Food trucks: Zintzuni Cocina
to School. in a variety of community events Mexicana, Hefty Gyros, The Wing Spot
The ATP is expected to be and host public meetings to 916, Happy Cow Ice Cream, Hella-
completed in early 2022. This gather information and ask your Halo Sacramento, Pink Ice Cream Cart
planning effort is made possible opinions about future bikeways Company, Inc.
by funding from the SACOG 2019 and pedestrian improvements.
State of Good Repair Planning Contact Brett Bollinger, City of August 13
and Project Development Grant Folsom Senior Trails Planner, Band: Innersoul (R&B and Latin)
Funding Program. at bbollinger@folsom.ca.us
Food trucks: Hefty Gyros, The Fry
to receive notifications of
Boys, Tailgater44, Local Kine Shave
upcoming events and plan
Ice, Pink Ice Cream Cart Company, Inc.
updates, and to submit
questions or comments about
the project.
Folsom City Council Adopts
Balanced Budget
The Folsom City Council unanimously approved a $220 million
structurally sound and balanced operating budget and capital
improvement plan for the 2021-22 fiscal year that takes effect July 1.
The budget focuses on fiscal responsibility and recovery from the
impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic subsides and
the economy improves, the budget reflects promising economic growth
and modest increases in the city’s primary revenue sources. Highlights
include:
F I RE S TAT I O N 3 8
• Capital SouthEast Connector • Davies Park improvements,
DE DI CAT E D TO CA P TA I N
• Sewer evaluation and capacity including a turf ball field
J O HN MURRAY
assurance plan and parking lot
• Livermore Community Park On June 1, Folsom Fire Station 38 was
• Street resurfacing, sewer,
improvements, including a dedicated to Folsom Fire Captain John
and drainage improvements
new parking lot and walkways H. Murray, who died in the line of duty
• Contract for police body- October 2, 1995. The station, located
worn cameras • First neighborhood park
at 1300 Blue Ravine Road, is being
in the Folsom Plan Area
• Two ambulances and a remodeled and is scheduled to reopen
street sweeper • Folsom Plan Area trails this summer.
• Preliminary design of Fire • Upgrades at the Folsom Captain Murray is survived by his wife,
Station 34, located in the City Zoo Sanctuary and Stephanie Murray, and daughters Ryann
Folsom Plan Area Folsom Community Center and Samantha, who were all presented
with engraved commemorative bricks
Find complete budget details at www.folsom.ca.us/budget. from the original Station 38.
JOIN THE SUMMER READING
BINGO CHALLENGE
Join the Summer Reading Bingo Challenge with the Folsom Public Library!
Sign up to read or listen to five books by the end of 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 Beanstack app. Sign
up at folsom.beanstack.org.
Reading during the summer months helps prevent “summer slide”—
a phenomenon where students lose up to two months of learned reading
skills when they are out of school. Stay informed about the Folsom Public
Library at www.folsom.ca.us/library.
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F O LS O M WAT E R C U S TO MERS BEST WAYS
C ALLE D TO C O N S E RV E A M ID TO SAVE
D RO UG HT C O N D I T I O N S In the Sacramento region, most
At its May 25 meeting, the Folsom City Council of the water we use daily goes on
requested that the city’s water customers voluntarily lawns and outdoor landscaping,
reduce water use by 10% amid drought conditions and about 30% of that is lost due
and directed staff to increase outreach about water to overwatering and evaporation.
conservation. The request is in response to the There are many ways to save
Governor Newsom’s May 10 emergency executive water at home, but using water
order to mitigate the effects of drought conditions in efficiently outdoors can make
41 of California’s 58 counties, including Sacramento the biggest difference of all.
County.
1. Check the soil with a moisture meter before turning
The City of Folsom receives its water supply from the
on sprinklers—saves 80 gallons of water per day.
American River at Folsom Reservoir. Reservoir storage
levels are lower than historic drought conditions in 2014 2. Replace older sprinklers with high-efficiency rotary
and 2015, and this is currently the second driest year nozzles—saves 8 gallons of water per
on record since 1977. Folsom water customers are 1,000 square feet of yard per day.
encouraged to voluntarily conserve water, especially 3. Upgrade to a WaterSense-labeled weather-
outdoors, where most household water use typically based sprinkler timer—saves up to 100–150 gallons
occurs. Customers can reduce sprinkler runoff and fix of water per day.
plumbing leaks to achieve significant water savings.
4. Water plants early in the morning to reduce
The City of Folsom Water Conservation Division offers evaporation—saves 50 gallons of water each
a number of services and programs to help you use time you water.
water wisely, including free water-wise house calls
5. Inside your home, check and fix leaks—
and water efficiency rebates. Folsom water customers
saves 30–50 gallons of water per day.
can track water use by reviewing their utility bills or by
downloading the Dropcountr water conservation app.
Find ways to reduce water use, schedule a water-
wise house call, or learn more about rebates
at www.folsom.ca.us/WaterConservation.
FOLSOM CITY COUNCIL Elaine Andersen, City Manager Sign Up for Email Alerts at www.folsom.ca.us/enews
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Mike Kozlowski, Mayor
Editor: Christine Brainerd (cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us)
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