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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Folsom public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Landscaping and Lighting District Deficits and Prop 218 Proceedings
The neighborhood's landscape and lighting district is $276,000 underwater and needs a new Prop 218 vote, likely meaning higher assessments. Residents formed a group to push for guardrails and a say in the engineer's report.
Parkway Neighborhood Crack Seal Project
The council approved a nearly $2.86 million contract to resurface residential streets in Willow Creek and Empire Ranch, adding high-visibility school crosswalks and buffered bike lanes.
Historic Folsom Station and Granite House Parking & Development
The city updated its agreement with developers to replace ground-floor parking with retail and restaurant spaces at the Historic Folsom Station, activating the public plaza while extending performance timelines.
Tower Tank Rehabilitation and Water Infrastructure Maintenance
The city finalized a 16-month water vision study highlighting vulnerabilities like a single raw water pipeline from Folsom Dam. Officials discussed future priorities, including pipeline redundancy, water treatment plant upgrades, and regional partnerships.
Benevento Family Park Master Development Plan
The council debated and approved the master plan for Benevento Family Park, balancing neighborhood requests for active amenities like sports courts with site grading realities and budget constraints.
City Attorney Appointment
Folsom officially has a new permanent city attorney! The city council voted to give Sari Dierking the top legal job.
E-Bike Safety and Public Enforcement
Residents raised significant concerns regarding reckless e-bike behavior and vandalism, prompting updates on police enforcement and community safety efforts.
Historic District Municipal Code and CEQA Re-adoption
The council reviewed and re-adopted historic district regulations to streamline staff approvals while addressing community concerns regarding environmental review.
Municipal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Project
The city is partnering with Schneider Electric to audit and modernize public facilities for long-term energy savings and reduced operating costs.
Ambulance Cost Recovery Program Fee Adjustment
The council approved increasing ambulance transport fees to bridge a funding gap and match regional averages, raising the base rate to $3,071.
FY 25-26 Pavement Resurfacing Project
The council approved a nearly $2.86 million contract to resurface residential streets in Willow Creek and Empire Ranch, adding high-visibility school crosswalks and buffered bike lanes.
New Corporation Yard Site Planning & Environmental Assessment
The city is moving forward with planning and environmental review for a new 36-acre corporation yard south of White Rock Road to replace the outdated 1960s facility.
City Council Compensation and Automatic Increases
Residents expressed strong opposition to a proposed pay raise for city council members, citing poor timing, budget challenges, and optics during service reductions. Despite pushback, the council voted 4-2 to approve the salary increase.
City Impact and Connection Fee Updates
The city council updated development impact fees across various categories including police, fire, parks, and transportation to reflect current infrastructure costs.
Natoma Station Maintenance Assessment District Reassessment
Folsom is working with Natoma Station residents to update their landscaping and lighting assessment district to address budget deficits and fund aging infrastructure replacements.
Riley Street Safety Improvement Project
The council approved a contract amendment to advance full environmental clearance and final design for sidewalks and utility upgrades along Riley Street.
2050 Water Forum Agreement Participation
Folsom is joining regional partners to sign the 2050 Water Forum Agreement, ensuring long-term water reliability while protecting the lower American River habitat.
Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments
The city is reviewing a comprehensive rate study for water and sewer utilities to cover rising operating costs and fund essential infrastructure capital improvement projects over the next five years.
Countywide Homelessness Shared Governance
Local leaders are discussing how cities and Sacramento County can better collaborate to address homelessness, including proposals to reorganize the Continuum of Care board to include elected officials.
Folsom Bike Park Rebuild
The city is partnering with FATRAC to rebuild the long-closed Folsom Bike Park at Cummings Family Park. The project features modern progressive jump lines and pump tracks, slated to open in April.
East Bidwell Pedestrian Overcrossing and Operational Improvements
The city is advancing two major infrastructure projects on East Bidwell Street—a pedestrian overcrossing and major traffic operational improvements—funded largely by developer obligations from the Broadstone Crossing project.
Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Updates
The city updated its inclusionary housing fees based on an economic study, exempting smaller homes under 1,500 square feet to encourage developers to build affordable starter homes and missing-middle housing.
Subdivision Approval
Folsom just greenlit Aerojet's 'Area 40' housing project, paving the way for brand new residential developments in the city. If you've been watching the local real estate market, this is a major step toward bringing more homes to the area.