FOLSOM — The Folsom City Council will consider a range of items at its upcoming meeting Tuesday, including a proposed update to City Council compensation, progress on a regional rail trail project, annual funding for landscaping and lighting districts, a bond financing proposal tied to development in Folsom Ranch and more.
The agenda also includes community proclamations, public safety presentations, development agreements and updates to municipal code provisions related to water and sewer systems.
A substantial portion of the agenda is included on the Consent Calendar, covering administrative, financial, infrastructure and policy-related actions.
Among the items is a two-part action related to City Council compensation. The council will consider adoption of Ordinance No. 1366, which amends the municipal code regarding council salaries, along with Resolution No. 11584, which would formally set the salary at the rate authorized by the ordinance.
Currently, Folsom City Council members receive $600 per month, or $7,200 annually, with the mayor receiving an additional $100 per month, bringing the mayor’s annual compensation to $8,400.
Under the proposed ordinance, councilmember compensation would increase to $1,900 per month, or $22,800 annually, with the mayor continuing to receive an additional $100 per month.
The staff report notes the adjustment reflects updated compensation thresholds tied to population, with Folsom now exceeding 92,000 residents. If approved, the total annual cost for council compensation would increase from approximately $37,200 to $115,200 for all five members, including the mayor differential, representing a net increase of about $78,000 annually.
Any change would take effect beginning with the next council term following the November election, in accordance with city charter requirements.
The Consent Calendar also includes adoption of Ordinance No. 1361 updating zoning regulations related to accessory dwelling units, along with a series of infrastructure, equipment and utility-related agreements supporting ongoing city operations.
Rail trail project moves toward final design
Transportation and trail connectivity projects are also included on the Consent Calendar, highlighted by a resolution authorizing a Program Supplement Agreement with Caltrans for the Folsom-Placerville Rail Trail project.
The project would construct approximately 1.25 miles of new Class I multi-use trail for bicyclists and pedestrians, extending from the existing Humbug-Willow Creek Trail near Creekside Drive and Oak Avenue Parkway to Iron Point Road. The alignment follows the Southern Pacific Placerville Branch corridor, generally paralleling East Bidwell Street.
The segment is part of a broader regional trail system intended to connect Folsom with communities to the east, expanding access to alternative transportation and recreational opportunities.
Funding for the project dates back to 2015, when the city secured more than $1 million in CMAQ grant funding, followed by an additional $1.7 million in Active Transportation Program funding awarded in 2023. Combined with local matching funds, total project funding exceeds $3.18 million.
Environmental clearance and preliminary design have been completed, with Caltrans approving the project under a National Environmental Policy Act categorical exclusion in January 2026. Approval of the agreement will allow the project to move into final design and continue receiving reimbursement for eligible costs.
Lighting districts and assessments up for review
In the public hearing portion of the meeting, the council will consider Resolution No. 11591 approving the Final Engineer’s Report and continuing the annual levy of assessments for 30 landscaping and lighting districts citywide for fiscal year 2026–27.
These districts fund maintenance of neighborhood infrastructure including landscaping, irrigation, lighting, sidewalks, trails, soundwalls and open space areas across communities such as American River Canyon, Broadstone, Natoma Station and Willow Creek.
Total estimated maintenance costs across all districts are approximately $2.82 million for the upcoming fiscal year. The report includes detailed budgets, service plans and assessment rolls for each district.
Financial data shows eight districts currently have negative fund balances. To maintain service levels, the city is proposing continued temporary advances from pooled funds, with repayment structured over 15 years at zero percent interest.
Several districts have also been identified for future outreach and potential assessment adjustments as long-term maintenance costs continue to rise beyond original funding structures established more than two decades ago.
Bond financing hearing tied to Folsom Ranch
The meeting will conclude with a joint public hearing between the City Council and the Folsom Ranch Financing Authority regarding issuance of special tax revenue bonds for Community Facilities District No. 23, Improvement Area No. 7.
The proposed financing would authorize up to $12 million in bonds to support infrastructure improvements serving a 74-acre development planned for 211 single-family homes near Mangini Parkway and Oak Avenue Parkway.
Bond proceeds would fund construction and reimbursement of public infrastructure including roadways, water and wastewater systems, drainage facilities, parks and open space improvements within the Folsom Plan Area.
Debt service would be funded through a special tax levied on properties within the improvement area. City analysis indicates the area’s assessed value supports the financing structure, with a value-to-lien ratio exceeding policy requirements.
The bonds would carry a final maturity no later than 2056, with interest rates not to exceed 6.5 percent. The financing structure does not impact the city’s general fund, with all costs borne by the district through the special tax mechanism.
Additional items on the agenda include amendments to development agreements in the Alder Creek West area, updates to municipal code provisions governing sewer and water systems and initial steps toward formation of Community Facilities District No. 24.
The Folsom City Council meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Folsom City Hall, 50 Natoma Street. Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in person or view the meeting via webcast through the City of Folsom’s official website. For full details and the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting residents can visit the city’s website at www.folsom.ca.us or can utilize the live agenda provided by Folsom Times below. Click on the links in blue to go directly to the city’s staff reports on each topic below.
City Council Regular Meeting and Joint City Council/Folsom Ranch Financing Authority Meeting
04/14/2026 06:30 PM Folsom City Hall, City Council Chambers, First Floor , 50 Natoma Street,Folsom, CA 95630
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Raithel
The City Council has adopted a policy that no new item will begin after 10:30 p.m. Therefore, if you are here for an item that has not been heard by 10:30 p.m., you may leave, as the item will be continued to a future Council meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA UPDATE
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: Members of the public are entitled to address the City Council concerning any item within the Folsom City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. Public comments are generally limited to no more than three minutes. Except for certain specific exceptions, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not appearing on the posted agenda.
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1.Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Proclaiming April 12-18, 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the City of Folsom
04-14-2026 Proclamation- Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.final.pdf(0.18 MB)
2.Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Proclaiming April 19-25, 2026 as National Library Week in the City of Folsom
04-14-26 Proclamation – National Library Week.pdf(0.17 MB)
3.Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Recognizing 20 Consecutive Years as a Tree City USA and Celebrating Arbor Day
04-14-26 Proclamation – Arbor Day.pdf(0.18 MB)
4.Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Proclaiming April 22, 2026, as Earth Day, Celebrated on April 18, 2026
04-14-26 Proclamation – Earth Day.pdf(0.18 MB)
5.Presentation Regarding the Fire Department Deployment Model
04-14-2026 Presentation- Fire Department Deployment Model.final.pdf(0.14 MB)
6.A Presentation from HomeServe USA Corporation regarding Homeowner Water and Sewer Service Line Protection Program and Direction to Staff
04-14-26 Staff Report – HomeServe USA Corp.pdf(0.12 MB)
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. Councilmembers may pull an item for discussion.
7.Approval of the March 24, 2026 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
04-14-2026 Minutes from 03-24-26 Meeting for Approval.pdf(0.20 MB)
8.Zoning Code Update – Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Hearing and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA; Ordinance No. 1361 – An Ordinance of the City of Folsom for the Repeal and Re-Enactment of Chapter 17.105 of the Folsom Municipal Code Pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (Second Reading and Adoption)
04-14-26 Staff Report ORD 1361 ADU.pdf(2.41 MB)
9.City Council Salaries:
i. Ordinance No. 1366 – An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Section 2.06.010 of the Folsom Municipal Code Regarding City Council Salaries (Second Reading and Adoption)
ii. Resolution No. 11584 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Setting City Council Salary at the Rate Authorized by Ordinance No. 1366
City Council Salaries Staff Report and Attachments.pdf(0.39 MB)
10.Resolution No. 11585 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Ensure Utility Inc. dba Phoenix Water Solutions for $282,422.50 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for the Water Meter and End Point Replacement Project
04-14-26 Staff Report RES 11585 Water Meter End Point RP.pdf(3.95 MB)
11.Resolution No. 11586 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 24-030) with Water Systems Consulting, Inc. for $107,850 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for Additional Consulting Services for the Water Conservation Needs Assessment and Appropriation of Funds
04-14-26 Staff Report RES 11586 Agmt Water Systems Cons.pdf(0.58 MB)
12.Resolution No. 11587 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with N&S Tractor Co. in the amount of $127,343.19 from the Solid Waste Operating Fund (Fund 540) for the Purchase of a Front Loader
04-14-26 Staff Report RES 11587 N&S Tractor.pdf(0.38 MB)
13.Resolution No. 11588 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Program Supplement Agreement with Caltrans for the Folsom-Placerville Rail Trail Project, Project No. PK1604, Federal Project No. 5288(042)
04-14-26 Staff Report RES 11588 FP Rail Trail Project.pdf(0.41 MB)
14.Resolution No. 11589 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement With Frontline General Engineering Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,078,379 for the Livermore Community Park Phase V Project, Project No. 002643, from the Park Dedication (Quimby) Fund (Fund 240) in the Amount of $787,226 and from the Park Improvements Impact Fund (Fund 412) in the Amount of $291,153, and Appropriation of Funds in the Amount of $147,974 from Fund 412, for a Total Project Budget of $1,347,974
04-14-26 SR RES 11589 Livermoer Park Phase V.pdf(6.77 MB)
15.Resolution No. 11592- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Program Supplement Agreement with Caltrans for the Folsom Lake Crossing Phase 2 Safety Improvement Project, Project No. PW2601, Federal Project No. 5288(055)
04-14-26 SR RES 11592 FLC Ph 2 Safety Proj.pdf(0.53 MB)
16.Resolution No. 11593 – A Resolution Approving the Alder Creek West Large Lot Final Map and Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Offers of Dedication Associated with Said Map
Staff Report Res 11593 ALL.pdf(12.53 MB)
PUBLIC HEARING:
17.Resolution No. 11591 – A Resolution Approving the Final Engineer’s Report, Confirming the Diagrams and Assessments, and Ordering the Continued Levying of Assessments for Maintenance and Servicing of Improvements Within the City of Folsom Landscaping and Lighting Districts for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for American River Canyon North, American River Canyon North No. 2, American River Canyon North No. 3, Blue Ravine Oaks, Blue Ravine Oaks No. 2, Briggs Ranch, Broadstone, Broadstone No. 4, Broadstone Unit No. 3, Cobble Ridge, Cobble Hills Ridge II/Reflections II, Folsom Heights, Folsom Heights No. 2, Hannaford Cross, Lake Natoma Shores, Los Cerros, Natoma Station, Natoma Valley, Prairie Oaks Ranch, Prairie Oaks Ranch No. 2, Prospect Ridge, Sierra Estates, Silverbrook, Steeplechase, The Residences at American River Canyon, The Residences at American River Canyon II, Willow Creek Estates East, Willow Creek Estates East No. 2, Willow Creek Estates South, and Willow Springs
04-14-26 Staff Report RES 11591 L&L Final Eng Rpt.pdf(8.46 MB)
18.Community Park West Alternative Site Development Agreement Amendments (DEVA26-00028) and determination that these requests are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
i. Ordinance No. 1363 – An Uncodified Ordinance of the City of Folsom Approving Amendment No. 2 to the First Amended and Restated Tier 1 Development Agreement By and Between the City of Folsom and Alder Creek West Improvement Company, LLC, With Respect to Property Previously Owned by Hillsborough North, LLC. (Introduction and First Reading)
ii. Ordinance No. 1364 – An Uncodified Ordinance of the City of Folsom Approving Amendment No. 2 to the First Amended and Restated Tier 1 Development Agreement By and Between the City of Folsom and Alder Creek West Improvement Company, LLC, With Respect to Property Previously Owned by Prairie City Commercial Properties, LLC. (Introduction and First Reading)
iii. Ordinance No. 1365 – An Uncodified Ordinance of the City of Folsom Approving Amendment No. 2 to the First Amended and Restated Tier 1 Development Agreement By and Between the City of Folsom and Alder Creek West Improvement Company, LLC, With Respect to Property Previously Owned by West Hillsborough Investors, LLC. (Introduction and First Reading)
04-14-26 SR Community Park West ORD 1363 1364 1365.pdf(7.13 MB)
NEW BUSINESS:
19.Ordinance No. 1367 – An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Chapters 13.03, 13.04, 13.08, 13.12, 13.16, 13.20, and 13.25 of the Folsom Municipal Code Concerning the Sanitary Sewer Collection System and Municipal Sewer System Regulations (Introduction and First Reading) and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA
04-14-2026 Staff Report ORD 1367 San Sewer System.pdf(0.60 MB)
20.Ordinance No. 1368 – An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Chapter 13.26 of the Folsom Municipal Code Concerning Water Conservation (Introduction and First Reading) and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA
04-14-26 Staff Report ORD 1368 – Water Conservation.pdf(0.41 MB)
21.Ordinance No. 1369 – An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Chapter 13.22 of the Folsom Municipal Code Concerning Water System Cross-Connection Control (Introduction and First Reading) and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA
04-14-2026 Staff Report ORD 1369 – Water Cross Conn Cntrl.pdf(0.34 MB)
22.City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 24 (Alder Creek West)
i. Resolution No. 11581 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Approving a Proposed Boundary Map and Declaring Intention to Form a Community Facilities District to be Named “City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 24 (Alder Creek West),” Identify Territory Proposed for Annexation to the Community Facilities District in the Future and to Levy Special Taxes Therein
ii. Resolution No. 11582 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Declaring the Necessity for Incurring Bonded Indebtedness in and for the City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 24 (Alder Creek West) and in and for each Improvement Area Designated therein and Territory Proposed for Annexation to the Community Facilities District in the Future and Calling for a Public Hearing Thereon
04-14-26 SR RES 11581 11582 CFD No 24 Alder Creek West.pdf(6.68 MB)
OLD BUSINESS:
23.Consideration of Partnership with Change.org for Community Survey and Civic Dialogue
04-14-26 Staff Report Change.org.pdf(1.35 MB)
CONVENE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE FOLSOM RANCH FINANCING AUTHORITY
ROLL CALL: Council / Boardmembers: Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Raithel
JOINT MEETING PUBLIC HEARING:
24.Folsom Ranch Financing Authority City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 23 (Folsom Ranch) Improvement Area No. 7 Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2026
i. Resolution No. 11590 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Authorizing the Issuance of the City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 23 (Folsom Ranch) Improvement Area No. 7 Special Tax Bonds, Series 2026, the Execution of an Indenture Providing therefor, Authorizing the Execution of a Local Obligation Purchase Contract, and Authorizing Necessary Actions and the Execution of Other Documents in Connection therewith
ii. Resolution No. 015-Folsom Ranch FA – Resolution of the Governing Board of the Folsom Ranch Financing Authority Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Not to Exceed $12,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 23 (Folsom Ranch) Improvement Area No. 7 Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2026; Approving the Form and Substance of a Trust Agreement, Authorizing Modifications thereof and Execution and Delivery as Modified; Approving a Preliminary Official Statement, Authorizing Changes thereto and Execution and Delivery of an Official Statement to be Derived therefrom; Approving a Local Obligation Purchase Contract and a Bond Purchase Contract and Execution and Delivery of Each; and Authorizing Related Actions Necessary to Implement the Proposed Financing
04-14-26 SR RES 11590 015 CFD23IA 7 Revenue Bonds.pdf(3.78 MB)
JOINT MEETING ADJOURNMENT
RECONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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