Proposed 8,000 home master plan that could expand city border also on tap

Crime and homelessness have both been much talked about topics amongst residents and business owners in Folsom in the wake of recent incidents.  This coming Tuesday, April 23, its expected that the seats in Folsom City Council Chambers will be well occupied as the council members and the public will hear a presentation on crime and homelessness in the city put together by Folsom Police Chief Rick Hillman and his staff. 

As the police department will share their most recent statistics, needs and ask for direction by council for further action, its’ just one of many key items on the agenda for the public meeting that begins at 6:30 p.m.  HART of Folsom will also present on the topic of homelessness during the meeting, specifically on the 2024 Folsom Winter Shelter program.

Amongst the topics of interest will be a proposal for a 2,800-acre, 8,000-home master planned community south of White Rock Road that would span parts of both Sacramento and El Dorado County. This item is being presented to Folsom City Council due to applicants wanting 1,400 acres that are currently in unincorporated Sacramento County to be annexed to the City of Folsom, which would requiring Folsom’s border to be expanded and making the city responsible for providing services to future development, which could be approved or denied by city council. 

The evening includes additional topics that include a resolution to execute and agreement for environmental support services for water; a resolution to execute an agreement for audit services for years 2024 through 2026; a resolution to adopt an amended fee schedule for Community Development and Engineering and more. 

Tuesday’s Folsom City Council meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 50 Natoma Street in Folsom. Members of the community are always encouraged to attend city council meetings, either in person or via webcast. 

For information on webcasts, visit the city website for instructions on how to view by clicking here.Tuesday’s official agenda, with links to the scheduled topics, is provided below for those who wish to learn more. Those interested in reading more on the agenda items can simply click the links to the city documents in blue below.

APRIL 23, 2024 FOLSOM CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers:     Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Aquino,
Kozlowski
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
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1.Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Proclaiming May 12-18, 2024 as National Police Week in the City of Folsom 04-23-24 Staff Report – Proclamation National Police Week.pdf (0.17 MB)
2.Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Proclaiming  May 19 – May 25, 2024 as National Public Works Week  and  May 15, 2024 as City Works Day 04-23-24 Staff Report – Proclamation City Works Day.pdf (0.16 MB)
3.Presentation from HART of Folsom (Homeless Assistance Resource Team) regarding the Winter Shelter 04-23-24 Staff Report – Presentation from HART.pdf (0.05 MB)
4.Police Department Report on Crime and Homelessness and Direction to Staff 04-23-24 Staff Report – Presentation on Crime and Homelessness.pdf (0.05 MB)
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.
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.
5.Approval of April 9, 2024 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes 04-23-24 Staff Report – City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes from 04-09-2024.pdf (0.35 MB)
6.Ordinance No. 1343 – An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Folsom Repealing Chapter 9.64 of the Folsom Municipal Code Pertaining to Trespass (Second Reading and Adoption) 04-23-24 Staff Report ORD 1343 – Pertaining to Trespass Second Reading and Adoption.pdf (0.20 MB)
7.Resolution No. 11187 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Helix Environmental Planning, Inc. for Environmental Support Services for the Water System Rehabilitation Project No. 1 04-23-24 Staff Report RES 11187 -HELIX Water System Rehab Project No. 1.pdf (0.25 MB)
8.Resolution No. 11188 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Badawi & Associates to provide Audit Services for Three Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024, 2025, and 2026 04-23-24 Staff Report RES 11188 -Audit Services for Three Fiscal Years.pdf (0.34 MB)
PUBLIC HEARING:
9.Resolution No. 11186 – A Resolution to Adopt an Amended User Fee Schedule for Community Development Engineering and Building Services 04-23-24 Staff Report RES 11186 – Amended User Fee Schedule.pdf (3.53 MB)
NEW BUSINESS:
10.Ordinance No. 1344 – An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Sections 3.50.020, 3.50.040 and 3.50.050 and repealing Section 3.50.060 of the Folsom Municipal Code (Introduction and First Reading) and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA 04-23-24 Staff Report ORD 1344 – Ameding Sections of FMC Introduction and First Reading.pdf (1.04 MB)
11.Workshop for Community for Health and Independence Conceptual Annexation Proposal 04-23-24 Stafrf Report – Workshop for Community Health and Independence.pdf (11.13 MB)
COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Police Chief Rick Hillman will present Folsom City Council with the latest data on crime and homelessness Tuesday night. (Folsom Times photo: Bill Sullivan)