City News: Your Weekly Update
December 17, 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, we wish our readers a happy and safe holiday season.
City News will return on January 7, 2019.
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City of Folsom administrative offices and Folsom City Hall will be closed on December 24 and 25, and December 31 and January 1. For urgent City issues, call 916-355-7231. Call 9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies.
- Transit will not be in operation on December 24 and 25, and December 31 and January 1.
- The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center, Folsom Skate & Bike Park, Andy Morin Sports Complex, and Folsom Zoo Sanctuary holiday hours are available on the City's website.
- The 48 Natoma Senior and Art Center will be closed December 24, 25 and 31, and January 1. The Center will be open with limited hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. December 26 through 28.
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The City of Folsom will hold its annual Christmas Tree Recycling Drop-off event Saturday, January 5. Trees will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rodeo Park (at the end of Stafford Street). All ornaments and stands must be removed before dropping off trees. Boy Scouts will assist residents with unloading trees, as well as collecting trees around the city for fundraising.
Christmas trees can also be cut up and placed in green waste carts as long as the lid is completely closed.
Place collection carts out on your normal collection day—the City of Folsom collects garbage, green waste, and recycling on all holidays.
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Howell, Aquino Selected Folsom Mayor, Vice Mayor
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The Folsom City Council selected Kerri Howell as mayor and Sarah Aquino as vice mayor at the December 10 special city council meeting. The one-year terms are effective immediately.
“I am deeply honored and grateful to be selected as mayor of the City of Folsom and to serve the community I love and have called home for more than 30 years,” said Howell. “I look forward to working hard on behalf of our residents to ensure Folsom is the premier city to live, work, and raise a family.”
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Keep Pipes Free of Fats, Oils and Grease this Holiday Season
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The City of Folsom's Environmental and Water Resources Department reminds residents to dispose of food properly this holiday season. Fats, oils and grease-also known as FOG-can clog sewer pipes and cause overflows. Food items such as butter, gravy, meat fats, sour cream, ice cream and salad dressings are considered FOG. Properly disposing of FOG will help avoid costly repairs to plumbing, prevent blockages in the City's sewer system and protect our waterways.
Tips for Properly Disposing of FOG:
- Can it! Once cooled, pour leftover oils and grease into a sturdy container like an empty coffee can or glass jar.
- Scrape it! Before washing, scrape out fats, oils, and grease from pots and pans.
- Trash it!: Put fatty and greasy food scraps in the garbage, not down the drain.
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Folsom Recognized for Jobs, Economic Development
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Folsom was named the 12th best California city to find a job, according to a new study from personal finance website WalletHub. The analysis is based on metrics ranging from monthly median starting salary, to employment growth, to housing and transportation costs. Folsom was the highest-ranking city in the Sacramento region—followed by Roseville in the 24
th
position—with strong showings in the following categories:
- First in unemployment rate for residents with a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Second for housing affordability.
- Second for median annual income.
- Eleventh for access to employee benefits.
- Eighteenth for full-time employment.
Also, Folsom was awarded the Greater Sacramento Economic Council’s 2018 Paving the Way Award December 6. The City of Folsom and Greater Folsom Partnership were recognized for a
continued commitment to driving outstanding economic development results by supporting and partnering with the business community.
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Folsom Senior Center Holiday Party Friday
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Wear your most festive holiday sweater to this fun celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 21. Party-goers may bring a brown bag lunch; light refreshments will be served. The Senior Center’s very own “Off-Key Singers” will provide musical entertainment and a raffle will be held. The event is free for ages 55+. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street; call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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R.G. Smith Room Dedication
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The Activities Room at the Folsom Community Center was dedicated to R.G. Smith December 10, in recognition of his lifelong contributions to the City of Folsom. R.G. was a founding member of the Folsom Lions Club, assisted with funding the Lions Club Clubhouse, helped design and build the amphitheater now known as the Dan Russell Arena, and so much more. His daughter, Maty Anda Smith, and granddaughter, Pam Jarvis, were in attendance to accept this honor.
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Holiday Lights at the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary
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A magical winter wonderland awaits guests at the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary’s ninth annual Wild Nights and Holiday Lights event. Thousands of bright and colorful lights, sparkling ornaments and trees, lighted animal figures, and seasonal displays transform the Zoo Sanctuary with holiday spirit.
The new Barnyard Experience serves as the entrance to the event this year. A special seat awaits Santa Claus, who will visit each night of the event through December 23. The Folsom Valley Railway miniature live steam train provides special nighttime rides for kids and adults. Please note that due to time constraints, train rides are limited to the first 500 guests each night. Those who wish to ride the train are encouraged to arrive early, as train rides are provided on a first-come, first-served basis for both online and onsite ride tickets.
Wild Nights and Holiday Lights is open from 5 to 8 p.m. each night through December 23 and December 26-30 (
weather permitting; heavy rains will cancel
). Admission is $7/person; free for ages under 2 years; train tickets are $5/person. Parking is free and available behind Folsom City Hall at 50 Natoma Street, at 411 Stafford Street near the library and zoo, and at Rodeo Park (200 Stafford Street).
All proceeds from Holiday Lights benefit the zoo sanctuary animals. Tickets may be purchased
online
or in person starting at 4:45 p.m. each night of the event at Fisher’s Beastro café (
across from the main zoo sanctuary entrance
). For more information, call 916-461-6601.
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Traffic Alert: Reduced Speed Zone on East Natoma Street
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Construction work along Natoma Street for the Oak Parkway Trail bike/pedestrian undercrossing is progressing, with major excavation work completed, and the relocation of underground gas lines nearly finished.
Motorists traveling on East Natoma Street are encouraged to use caution as traffic is shifted with a reduced speed limit of 25 mph between Fargo Way and Prison Road. For the duration of the project, no left turn onto Fargo Way will be available for westbound traffic on East Natoma Street.
Montrose Street access is available by turning left onto Wales from Natoma Street, and making the first left onto Montrose. Motorists should not cut through business center parking lots to reach Montrose Street.
Cyclists and pedestrians should note that due to construction, the Oak Parkway Trail between Marchant Drive and East Natoma Street will remain closed through May 2019. Detours are in place to direct trail users around the closure.
Work to connect the Oak Parkway Trail to the Johnny Cash Trail near East Natoma Street and Prison Road began in early October. This project will create a tunnel directly under East Natoma Street and provide a seamless and safe route for trail users to transition between the two trails.
The Oak Parkway Trail undercrossing is scheduled to open for public use in spring 2019. For more information about the project, contact City of Folsom Senior Park Planner Brett Bollinger at
bbollinger@folsom.ca.us
or call 916-496-1505.
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Library Commission, CANCELED
December 18, 6:30 p.m.
Utility Commission
December 18, 6:30 p.m.
Historic District Commission
December 19, 5 p.m.
Planning Commission
December 19, 6:30 p.m.
Landscaping & Lighting District Advisory Committee
December 20, 7 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
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