FOLSOM – The Folsom City Council returns to chambers Tuesday night with an agenda that includes more than $4 million in equipment and operational purchases, housing-related property acquisitions, a proposed electronic readerboard agreement, and several measures that could ultimately appear before voters in the 2026 General Municipal Election. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at Folsom City Hall.
The evening will open with three scheduled presentations, including a mayoral proclamation recognizing July 2-4 as Western Rodeo Days in Folsom, a presentation from California State Parks regarding the fourth annual Black Miners Bar Juneteenth Festival Celebration, and a proclamation celebrating local entrepreneurs as part of the nationwide “America the Entrepreneurial” initiative.
Consent calendar includes vehicle purchases, police equipment review
The council’s consent calendar contains 10 items, several of which involve significant financial commitments and operational changes for city departments. Items on the consent calendar are typically approved with a single vote unless pulled by a councilmember for separate discussion.
Among the largest expenditures is a proposed $2.55 million agreement with Western Truck Parts and Equipment Company for the purchase of six new solid waste collection vehicles funded through the city’s Solid Waste Operating Fund. The purchase would replace aging equipment used in the city’s waste collection operations.
Council members will also receive the Folsom Police Department’s annual report on military-type equipment and consider renewing the city’s authorization allowing the department to continue using equipment regulated under state law. The annual review is required under California legislation governing law enforcement use of specified equipment.
Additional consent calendar items include a cooperative agreement with the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency extending the city’s participation in the Community Development Block Grant program through 2030, approval of a new staffing model for the Utilities Department’s water and wastewater divisions, and authorization for the purchase of new firefighter turnout coats and pants at a cost not to exceed $135,000.
The council will also consider side-letter agreements with the Folsom Police Officers Association regarding union bank time and salary schedules, establish the city’s fiscal year 2026-27 appropriation limit, and approve a $407,750 agreement for chemicals used at the city’s water treatment plant.
Readerboard agreement and housing acquisition headline new business
Three items are scheduled under new business, beginning with a proposed operational agreement governing use of the Parcel 61 electronic readerboard sign planned for the northwest corner of East Bidwell Street and Alder Creek Parkway. The sign has been discussed as a potential communication tool for community information and city messaging in the rapidly developing area.
The council will also consider authorizing the purchase of two parcels for $1.55 million using funds from the Folsom Housing Fund. The proposed acquisition involves properties owned by Brian Martell and Moe Hirani and is intended to support future housing-related objectives.
A third new business item would authorize an agreement with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. for development of an energy savings conservation project and performance contract. The agreement includes an initial expenditure of $180,000 and is intended to identify opportunities for long-term energy efficiency improvements throughout city facilities.
Election measures return for council consideration
One of the meeting’s most closely watched discussions is expected during a public hearing involving proposed charter and municipal code amendments that could be submitted to voters during the 2026 General Municipal Election. The items stem from recommendations developed during the city’s charter review process.
Among the proposals is a charter amendment that would shift authority for appointing and directing the city attorney from the city manager to the city council. The measure mirrors recommendations previously discussed by the council and charter review committee.
Council members will also consider a charter amendment clarifying that the city council may grant decision-making authority to boards, commissions and committees by ordinance.
A third proposal would amend the city’s campaign contribution limits, increasing the amount that may be contributed under the municipal code.
All three measures are scheduled for introduction and first reading Tuesday night. Final approval would require additional council action before appearing on a future ballot.
Toll Brothers project returns after continuation
The final major agenda item involves the continued public hearing for the Toll Brothers at Alder Creek development project in the Folsom Plan Area. The matter was continued from the council’s June 9 meeting.
The proposal includes a small-lot vesting tentative subdivision map, planned development permit, inclusionary housing plan and minor administrative modification for property south of Alder Creek Parkway and north of Mangini Parkway. The council will consider environmental findings and project approvals associated with the development.
Following completion of the public hearing, the council will receive city manager reports, council comments and conclude the meeting. The regular meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the City Council Chambers at Folsom City Hall, 50 Natoma Street. Residents can red the full agenda hear on the City’s Website.
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