City News: Your Weekly Update
May 20, 2021
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Summer Season Begins May 29 at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center |
Recreation Swim
Recreation swim takes 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 some 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 lifeguarding staff are always on duty during recreation swim.
Lap Swim
Daily summer lap swim begins May 29 with a variety of morning, afternoon, and evening session times. Lap swim is available by daily drop-in rates or with money-saving passes. Find lap swim schedules and fee and pass information online.
Family Passes
Family Summer Passes are $149 and available for purchase now. Up to four individuals from the same household can be included on the pass; additional family members may be added for $30/person. The Family Summer Pass is valid for daily admission May 29 through September 6 for lap and recreation swim. Purchase your family pass online or in person at the aquatic center.
Little Dippers
The popular Little Dippers program returns June 4. This special program from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays is exclusively for parents and children ages 6 and under. It provides a great opportunity for little ones to play in the activity pool in a less crowded setting and increase their water confidence. Admission is $5 per person (note: season passes not valid for this program). Participants are required to exit the facility at 12:30 p.m. but are allowed free re-entry at 1 p.m. for recreation swim.
Free Swim Lessons June 5
The aquatic center is offering free beginner swim lessons from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 5. The lessons help provide additional hands-on training for new Sea Squad Swim School instructors who are supervised by experienced aquatics staff. A limited number of free lesson spots are available for ages 3-12 by advance registration only. Call 916-461-6640 to register today!
Giant Inflatables Return Weekends Starting July 3
The giant floating obstacle courses return to the aquatic center Saturdays and Sundays starting July 3. Wristbands to play on the giant inflatables are $3/person, per day.
Learn more about the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center programs online or call 916-461-6640.
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Coming Soon: New and Improved Utility Bill Pay Service |
This summer, the City of Folsom will launch a new user-friendly online payment system for its utilities customers. Online features coming soon include:
- Make a payment online, by phone, or by text.
- View and pay your bill online with a credit card, debit card, e-check, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
- Go paperless to receive bills via email after registering your account.
- Get an email notification when your bill is ready, just before the due date and when scheduled.
- Pay by phone or check your balance 24/7.
- No convenience fees when paying by e-Check.
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New Folsom Parks & Recreation Programs Available |
Folsom Parks & Recreation’s May/June Rec Guide features a great variety of new in-person programs: summer day camps, sports and fitness, fine arts, aquatics, and family activities. Browse through the online Rec Guide today and register for summer activities.
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California Mask Mandate to Remain in Place Until June 15 |
California will keep existing mask guidance in place until June 15 when it aims to fully reopen the economy. After that, the state plans to allow fully-vaccinated Californians to go without a mask in most indoor settings. The City of Folsom will continue to follow the State of California and Sacramento County Public Health directives. Until that time, there are no changes in City of Folsom masking policies.
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Folsom Police Department Offers Vacation Home Checks |
As a free service to residents, Folsom Police Department volunteers will check your home while you are away on vacation. The service deters would-be robbers during the busy travel season and provides residents extra protection and peace of mind. As often as once a day, a volunteer will walk the perimeter of the home, check doors and windows to make sure they are locked, and remove any papers or packages that are a tell-tale sign that the resident is not home. When you submit a vacation check application, it also provides the Folsom Police Department with your contact information, should the need arise. Vacation check applications are available at www.folsom.ca.us/police or at the Folsom Police Department, 46 Natoma Street.
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Folsom Park and Facility Naming Questionnaire: Deadline to Respond is May 21 |
The Folsom Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking public input regarding the current and possible future guidelines for naming the city’s parks and facilities. The city’s current park naming policy states that park sites under two acres in size will be named after adjacent streets or the subdivision in which they are located. All park sites exceeding two acres in size will be named after an individual or family who has made a significant contribution to the city, or after an important landmark or historical aspect of the area.
The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the park naming policy guidelines established by Resolution No. 5177. The commission is now seeking public input about the naming guidelines; interested community members are invited to complete a brief online questionnaire or provide comments and ideas by email. The deadline to respond is Friday, May 21.
Information gathered will be compiled by the Parks and Recreation Commission and reported back to the Folsom City Council to assist them in making their final decision as to the future guidelines for naming the city’s parks and facilities.
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Wildfire Preparedness Starts at Home |
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and the Folsom Fire Department encourages residents to reduce the threat of wildfires in the community. It is often embers and small flames that cause homes to ignite during wildfires. Residents can make their own property—and their neighborhood—safer with these tips:
- Clear leaves and other debris from gutters, eaves, porches, and decks.
- Remove dead vegetation and other items from under your deck or porch.
- Replace or repair shingles on your roof and enclose under-eave and soffit vents or screens with metal mesh to prevent ember entry.
- Cover exterior attic vents with metal wire mesh no larger than 1/8 inch to prevent sparks from entering the home.
- Remove flammable materials (dead vegetation, firewood stacks, propane tanks) within 30 feet of your home’s foundation and outbuildings, up to your property line, including garages and sheds.
- Don’t let debris and lawn cuttings linger.
- Develop an emergency evacuation plan and practice it with everyone in your home.
- Prune trees so the lowest branches are 6 to 10 feet from the ground. Tree canopies should not touch the house.
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Water-Wise Tip of the Week |
How long should you run your sprinklers? The answer: just long enough; never run your sprinklers past the point of runoff. Once water runs off, the soil is saturated—any water applied after this point is just wasted. If your lawn needs more water, use the “cycle and soak” method. Instead of one long watering session, schedule your irrigation in multiple shorter sessions, allowing an hour between start times. This will result in less runoff and allow for deeper infiltration of the water for deeper root growth. Lawns with deeper roots are more drought-resistant and will fare much better with less water.
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Folsom Annual Water Quality Report Available |
The City of Folsom provides its water customers with an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed information about the city’s drinking water quality. The city makes every effort to safeguard its water supply and once again reports Folsom’s system meets and exceeds state and federal water quality standards. The city encourages community members to review this report as it provides details about the source and quality of the drinking water delivered to the community in 2020. To view the report and watch a video about the City of Folsom water treatment process, visit www.folsom.ca.us/ccr.
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Join Our Team: Andy Morin Sports Complex is Hiring |
The Andy Morin Sports Complex has job opportunities for recreation specialists, scorekeepers, site monitors, shift supervisors, front desk attendants, and more. All positions are part-time/seasonal. Learn more about the jobs and apply today! Call the sports complex at 916-461-6650 with questions.
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City Council Meeting
May 25, 6:30 p.m.
Traffic Safety Committee
May 27, 4 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communications Director
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