FOLSOM — Tourism funding decisions and the city’s long-range water and sewer rate outlook will take center stage Tuesday night as the Folsom City Council convenes for its Feb. 24 meeting, a session that also includes major public safety equipment purchases, utility fleet investments, labor agreement updates and the start of the annual neighborhood assessment process.
The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Folsom City Hall, 50 Natoma Street. The public is always encouraged to attend in person and participate in local government. For those unable to attend, the meeting will be streamed live and archived HERE once Tuesday’s meeting begins. Here’s a look at the items of interest on this week’s agenda:
Folsom Tourism Business Improvement District annual report and assessment hearing:The evening opens with the Fiscal Year 2024-25 annual report from the Folsom Tourism Bureau regarding the Tourism Business Improvement District. The presentation will outline how assessment revenues were spent over the past year, including marketing campaigns, event promotion, visitor attraction strategies and performance indicators tied to tourism activity.
Later in the meeting, councilmembers will conduct a public hearing to declare the results of majority protest proceedings and consider modifying the district’s assessment rate. Continued from the Jan. 27 meeting, the action will determine whether adjustments to the funding structure move forward, directly shaping how tourism promotion efforts are financed in the next fiscal year.
Police vehicle replacement:Councilmembers are scheduled to approve the purchase of two hybrid Ford Explorer patrol vehicles to replace aging units in the city’s fleet. Funded through the Police Vehicle and Equipment Fund, the purchase supports routine modernization while incorporating fuel-efficient hybrid technology without expanding the overall size of the fleet.
Electric utility fleet expansion:The agenda also includes authorization to purchase three electric Chevrolet Silverado trucks to support water and wastewater operations. Funded through the Water Operating Fund and Wastewater Operating Fund, the vehicles will be used in field operations and represent a continued shift toward electric fleet integration where practical, potentially reducing long-term fuel and maintenance costs.
Fire department emergency medical equipment replacement:One of the larger capital investments under consideration involves the purchase of replacement pre-hospital monitors, defibrillators and ancillary equipment for the Folsom Fire Department. The equipment will replace aging medical devices used in emergency responses, ensuring paramedics and firefighters maintain up-to-date life-saving tools in the field.
Acknowledgment of annual fire inspections:Councilmembers will formally acknowledge receipt of completed annual state-mandated fire inspections, confirming that required inspection programs and life-safety reviews have been carried out throughout the community.
Water treatment plant and booster pump station condition assessment:The council will consider approving a professional services agreement to conduct a comprehensive condition assessment of the city’s water treatment plant and associated booster pump stations. The review will evaluate infrastructure condition, identify system deficiencies and inform long-term capital improvement planning for critical water facilities.
Youth recreation scholarship program rebrand and eligibility update:The city’s youth recreation scholarship initiative will be considered for an eligibility update and a rebrand from the Program for Local Assistance Youth Recreation Scholarship to “Scholarship Promoting Activity, Recreation, and Knowledge for All,” or SPARK. Administered by the Parks & Recreation Department, the program provides financial assistance to qualifying families so children can participate in city recreation programs.
Labor agreement refinements with police and fire associations:Multiple negotiated side letters of agreement are before the council involving police management, fire department middle management and sworn police officers. The proposed updates address longevity pay, holiday-in-lieu compensation, shift rotation scheduling and specialty pay categories. These adjustments modify specific provisions within existing labor agreements following negotiations between the city and employee bargaining units.
Landscaping and lighting district annual process:Under new business, councilmembers will direct preparation of the annual engineer’s report for numerous Landscaping and Lighting Districts for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The report establishes the proposed assessment framework that funds maintenance of landscaping, lighting and related improvements in districts including American River Canyon, Broadstone, Natoma Station, Prairie Oaks Ranch, Willow Creek Estates and many others. Tuesday’s action initiates the required annual process that will later include public notices and hearings before assessments are finalized.
Municipal code cleanup ordinance:Councilmembers will introduce and conduct the first reading of an ordinance proposing minor updates to sections of the Folsom Municipal Code. The amendments remove outdated references and align city code language with current legal standards and best practices. The item includes a determination that the updates are exempt from CEQA because they represent administrative changes rather than new development policy.
Water and sewer rate study presentation and council direction:One of the most anticipated discussions of the night will be a staff presentation on the city’s Water and Sewer Rate Study. The study evaluates operating costs, long-term infrastructure replacement needs, capital improvement schedules, reserve policies and projected revenue requirements tied to maintaining reliable water and wastewater service. While no rate adjustments will be adopted Tuesday, council direction provided during the presentation will guide the next phase of the rate-setting process, including future public outreach and hearings. Given the scale of utility operations and ongoing infrastructure demands, the discussion is expected to generate strong community interest.
Tuesday’s meeting materials, including detailed staff reports and supporting documents for each item on the agenda, are available HERE or can be reviewed and visited using the live links below in the provided agenda. To expand on the topics and view the staff report documents, simply click on the appropriate live links (in blue) below to go directly to the city report.
City Council Regular Meeting
02/24/2026 06:30 PM Folsom City Hall
City Council Chambers, First Floor,50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL:Councilmembers: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, 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.Presentation of FY 24/25 Annual Report from the Folsom Tourism Bureau Regarding the Folsom Tourism Business Improvement District
02-24-26 Staff Report – Annual Presentation from Folsom Tourism Board.pdf(2.02 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.
2.Approval of the February 10, 2026 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
02-10-26 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf(0.22 MB)
3.Resolution No. 11552 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Folsom Lake Ford for the Purchase of Two Ford Explorer Hybrid Police Vehicles for $114,615 from the Police Vehicle/Equipment Fund (Fund 607)
02-24-26 Staff Report RES 11552 – Purchase Police Ford Explorer Hybrid Vehicles.pdf(0.67 MB)
4.Resolution No. 11553 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with National Auto Fleet Group for $172,533.34 ($57,517.78 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) and $115,035.56 from the Wastewater Operating Fund (Fund 530)) to Purchase Three Chevrolet Silverado EV Trucks
02-24-26 Staff Report RES 11553 – Agmt with National Auto Group for 3 Chevrolet EV Trucks.pdf(0.51 MB)
5.Resolution No. 11554 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Agreement with Zoll Medical Corporation to Procure Replacement Pre-hospital Monitors/Defibrillators and Ancillary Equipment for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $756,000 from the Fire Vehicle / Equipment Fund (Fund 608)
02-24-26 Staff Report RES 11554 – Purchase Agreement with Zoll Medical Corporation . final.pdf(0.19 MB)
6.Resolution No. 11555 – A Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of Completed Annual State Mandated Fire Inspections
7.Resolution No. 11557 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with West Yost & Associates, Inc. for $373,870 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for Condition Assessment of the City of Folsom’s Water Treatment Plant and Booster Pump Station Facilities
02-24-26 Staff Report RES 11557 Agmt with West Yost – Condition Assessment V2.pdf(21.45 MB)
8.Resolution No. 11558 – A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 9341 to Modify the Eligibility Requirements for the Program for Local Assistance Youth Recreation Scholarship (PLAYRS) to be Administered by the Parks & Recreation Department in the amount of $10,000 in the General Fund (Fund 010) Parks & Recreation Department and Changing the Program name to “Scholarship Promoting Activity, Recreation, and Knowledge for All (SPARK)”
02-24-26 Staff Report RES 11558 Amending PLAYRS Scholarship Program.pdf(0.46 MB)
9.Consideration of Side Letters of Agreement Between the City of Folsom and the Folsom Police Management Association (FPMA) and the City of Folsom Fire Department Middle Management Employees (CFFDMME):
i. Resolution No. 11560 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter of Agreement Between the City of Folsom and the FPMA Regarding Longevity Pay
ii. Resolution No. 11561– A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter of Agreement Between the City of Folsom and the FPMA Regarding Holiday in Lieu Payiii. Resolution No. 11562 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter of Agreement Between the City of Folsom and the CFFDMME Regarding Longevity Pay
iv. Resolution No. 11563– A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter of Agreement Between the City of Folsom and the CFFDMME Regarding Holiday in Lieu Pay
02-24-26 SR RES 11560 RES 11561 RES 11562 RES 11563 – FPMA and CFFDMME Longevity and HIL Pay.pdf(0.78MB)
10.Consideration of Side Letters of Agreement Between the City of Folsom and the Folsom Police Officers Association (FPOA)
i. Resolution No. 11564 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter of Agreement Between the City of Folsom and the FPOA Regarding Shift Rotation Schedule
ii. Resolution No. 11565 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter of Agreement Between the City of Folsom and the FPOA Regarding Specialty Pay02-24-26 Staff Report RES 11564 RES 11565 FPOA Side Letters – Shift Rotation and Specialty Pay.pdf(0.49 MB)
PUBLIC HEARING:
11.Resolution No. 11539 – A Resolution of the City of Folsom Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings and Modifying the Assessment Rate of the Folsom Tourism Business Improvement District (continued from January 27, 2026)
2-24-2026 Staff Report RES 11539 – Modifying TBID.pdf(1.09 MB)
NEW BUSINESS:
12.Resolution No. 11556 – A Resolution Directing the Preparation of Engineer’s Report for the following Landscaping and Lighting Districts for Fiscal Year 2026-27 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
02-24-26 Staff Report RES 11556 Directing Preparation of Engineers Report LL Districts.pdf(0.30 MB)
13.Ordinance No 1362 – An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Certain Sections of the Folsom Municipal Code for Minor Code Cleanups to Remove Outdated References and to Reflect Current Best Practices or Laws (Introduction and First Reading) and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA
02-24-26 Staff Report ORD 1362 Minor Code Cleanups.pdf(0.33 MB)
14.Presentation on the Water and Sewer Rate Study and Direction to Staff
02-24-2026 Staff Report – Presentation of Water and Sewer Rate Study.pdf(0.12 MB)
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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