FOLSOM — The Folsom City Council will take up a full agenda Tuesday evening during its final regular meeting of October, with topics ranging from new park planning and wildfire prevention measures to infrastructure upgrades, water projects, and traffic safety funding.
The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Folsom City Hall, 50 Natoma Street. Residents can attend in person or view the meeting live through the city’s online portal.
Among the highlights of Tuesday’s agenda, the council will consider approving the design phase for the first new neighborhood park within the Folsom Plan Area, the acceptance of a state grant to fund local traffic safety enforcement, and the introduction of updated city codes focused on wildfire prevention and building safety standards.
Several consent items are expected to move forward early in the meeting, including an amendment to the city’s Historic District design regulations. The update refines the process for reviewing exterior changes, signage, and demolition requests within the district, providing clearer guidance for homeowners and business owners undertaking improvements.
The council will also vote on a five-year contract with Eagle Aerial Solutions to assist the city in meeting statewide water-efficiency requirements tied to landscape irrigation. The program is designed to ensure Folsom stays compliant with evolving drought-resilience legislation while helping residents use outdoor water more efficiently.
In a series of infrastructure-related actions, the council will review a new design and engineering agreement for the Central Business District storm drain realignment project, aimed at improving downtown drainage systems. Another contract is proposed for environmental and historic monitoring in the Folsom Plan Area to maintain compliance with open space and conservation requirements tied to the city’s long-term growth plan.
The agenda also includes approval of funding for the replacement of nine rooftop HVAC units at the Folsom Public Library, a $305,000 project that will modernize the facility’s climate control systems. Another measure provides funding for shaded fuel break and vegetation removal work across neighborhoods including Los Cerros, Prairie Oaks Ranch, Broadstone, and Natoma Station to reduce wildfire risk and enhance defensible space.
Later in the meeting, the council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a new section of the city code focused on wildfire prevention. The proposal would align local building and fire codes with updated state standards and fire hazard maps while outlining new requirements for defensible space and materials in high-risk areas.
City officials will also review proposed objective design standards for multi-unit and mixed-use residential developments. The update would replace the city’s existing multifamily design guidelines with a more standardized, ministerial review process intended to bring Folsom’s planning framework in line with recent state housing legislation.
An updated fee schedule for planning, building, and engineering services is also on the agenda. The revision replaces older resolutions and adjusts cost recovery levels for various development-related services.
Under new business, the council will discuss plans for the first neighborhood park in the Folsom Plan Area, located near Mangini Parkway and Empire Ranch Road. The proposal includes appropriating funds for design work and approving a consulting agreement with Wilson Design Studio to begin planning amenities and layout for the new community park.
Public safety will be another key topic. The council will consider accepting a $173,500 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. The funding supports enforcement efforts targeting impaired and distracted driving and includes the purchase of a new police motorcycle to aid in patrol operations.
The final item of the evening involves additional funding for the Phase 2A Water Improvements Project along Iron Point Road. The change order adds paving and infrastructure work as part of the ongoing effort to upgrade water service and roadway conditions along one of Folsom’s major corridors.
The full agenda and staff reports are available for public review at www.folsom.ca.us. Residents may attend Tuesday’s meeting in person or watch it live online through the city’s meeting portal.
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