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- Consent calendar: Council moved and approved consent calendar items 4, 5 and 7 together by roll call. (Motion passed, roll call votes recorded as unanimous.)

- Resolution 11,330 (Item 6): Council adopted a resolution directing preparation of engineers’ reports for the city’s 30 landscaping and lighting districts for fiscal year 2025–26. Staff explained this is the annual first step in the assessment process and clarified Prop 218 ballot proceedings run separately for districts seeking new or increased assessments. (Vote: unanimous.)

- Resolution 11,329 (Item 8 — TEFRA hearing): Following a TEFRA public hearing, council adopted a resolution approving the issuance of California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) tax-exempt revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 to finance or refinance the 52-unit Harrington Grove Apartments at 791 Harrington Way. Staff stated the city will have no legal or financial repayment obligation; the bonds and repayment are the borrower’s responsibility. (Vote: unanimous.)

- Resolution 11,331 (Item 9 — roundabout design standards): Council adopted new planning and design standards pertaining to roundabouts and directed staff to prioritize detailed engineering for three Riley Street intersections, to pursue grant-readiness and to add a Riley–Wales concept for evaluation if budget permits. The council also directed ongoing analysis of other high-scoring intersections for future grant opportunities. (Vote: unanimous.)

All recorded roll calls in the meeting show unanimous approval on these measures unless otherwise noted in the minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Folsom City Council - February 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal actions taken by the Folsom City Council on Feb. 25, 2025, including consent calendar approvals, resolution ordering engineers’ reports, TEFRA hearing action for Harrington Grove, and adoption of roundabout design standards.","taxTitle","Folsom , Sacramento County, California","taxId",2899,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6661471,"Council directs engineers’ reports for 30 lighting and landscaping districts; staff clarifies purpose and Prop 218 process",411,2161000,2572000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2409700-7e8494bcc073e1fec041e753fdf432c6&start=2161&end=2572","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2409700-7e8494bcc073e1fec041e753fdf432c6/thumbnail_2161000.jpg","/articles/6661471/Folsom/Sacramento-County/California/Council-directs-engineers-reports-for-30-lighting-and-landscaping-districts-staff-clarifies-purpose-and-Prop-218-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661471-4645d86c0a4f58f295ab711da18cc9c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143599&Signature=KvTTr74BdCutbPI-t9Ai5ztCFj-dkWEBAC0mApBXAu9rsTzEMe9NAKQkqu9bQB4fNEDfa117L86O77zgs5x-YwLsk3AGwxCIgxPjSm9tFeliLd01d4K6cn6VkaF-7~CF2yWaOxiomiiH-W17IeEJB7iTIIr1AR46sqiqWorJCtSmsj0M35jIeL6sAr5OcQbWGHWGb7Us9h3Zqt4Tbde~A5THDhZCdL-KTtliomBBPyWf0R9KGzQh1gSCwefzM-1Z6sZfdlqMVmvfnTlBD-6vZ~STJg6y0MXxzpum2BqemoKOH~NMdSmbcQ-TQDoxvxl0IeDX0mu4yVD1DWy~U2Q7KA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","FOLSOM, Calif. — On Feb. 25 the Folsom City Council approved a resolution directing preparation of engineers’ reports for the city’s 30 landscaping and lighting districts, a routine first step in the fiscal-year assessment process. Staff clarified that the action begins an annual three-step process and described what the assessments can and cannot fund.

Jamison Larson, senior management analyst with Parks and Recreation, explained that the agenda item (resolution number 11,330) orders engineers’ reports to be prepared for landscaping and lighting districts for fiscal year 2025–26. Larson noted the city initiates the reports annually for all existing districts and that some districts are concurrently pursuing Proposition 218 ballot proceedings to allow residents to vote on adjusted assessments.

Larson said the district funds are restricted to the specific assets and maintenance duties listed in each district’s engineer’s report and formation documents and cannot be spent citywide. He gave examples: tree maintenance, medians, streetscapes, sound walls, fences, public art and in one district a waterfall in the American River Canyon area.

Councilmember Leary asked whether Natoma Station was included; Larson said Natoma Station was moving through parallel Proposition 218 ballot proceedings and, if the March 25 public hearing there succeeds, Natoma Station would be removed from the annual engineers’ report list. Larson also explained the city sometimes places districts in a Prop 218 process when they face financial hardship and need voter approval for new or increased assessments.

Councilmember Leary pressed staff to clarify that lighting and landscaping assessments are not the same as a general tax; Larson replied the assessments are charged to properties within a district in proportion to special benefits and are narrowly constrained by each district’s reports and formation documents.

The council voted unanimously to approve the resolution ordering preparation of engineers’ reports. Councilmembers also approved related consent calendar items earlier in the meeting (items 4, 5 and 7) that were moved together without separate discussion.","Council approved a resolution directing preparation of engineers’ reports for 30 landscaping and lighting districts, with staff explaining the annual process, what the assessments fund and the difference from a general tax; Natoma Station was noted as running on a parallel ballot track.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6661476,"Council approves TEFRA hearing finding and resolution to permit tax-exempt bonds for 52-unit Harrington Grove affordable housing",242,2574000,2816000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2409700-7e8494bcc073e1fec041e753fdf432c6&start=2574&end=2816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2409700-7e8494bcc073e1fec041e753fdf432c6/thumbnail_2574000.jpg","/articles/6661476/Folsom/Sacramento-County/California/Council-approves-TEFRA-hearing-finding-and-resolution-to-permit-tax-exempt-bonds-for-52-unit-Harrington-Grove-affordable-housing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661476-d94b7cdb98b9409f671ca8150eb02432/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143599&Signature=eNB1F-Jmv6Ek3hFTfelMQD7mtjiARaLQxbiQzaweKg~4wHflFp~z4iRzxQQ4CYmP2jAf87WGYObm-1EeEMqr9~Nikg0kS4WRb4U~9Uny5ZEnH3IZEcfuBKKbsLLs500p6tXfEvTGZAgQLdhrVBU3FegBld30pCxRAgL1R6AWRbfvR~1F-oQpCl0cMBySosTR3DcgE4L3KImfEDaz8kJ8fDX~vVeLRbDmMQmfQ163SCpmqtyl1pdsc9dw-ZPcH4Vuvs3OwaXBVHO12hTobl2J2cQmoOZKFoOhsAfR72-oJ~OzlCIFFlJzcBvE0UtfG0LPsH64SJW~hOFL3T2CjIRv2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","FOLSOM, Calif. — The Folsom City Council on Feb. 25 conducted a TEFRA public hearing and adopted a resolution approving the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) to finance a 52-unit affordable rental development at 791 Harrington Way.

Stephanie Henry of the Community Development Department explained the federal Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) requires a public hearing by the jurisdiction where a project financed with tax-exempt debt is located. She said the developer, Pacific West Companies, requested CMFA issue tax-exempt revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000 to finance acquisition, construction and equipping of Harrington Grove Apartments, which will serve extremely low, very low and low-income households.

Henry emphasized the city will have no legal or financial obligation for repayment: “All financing documents will carry disclaimers that the loan is not an obligation of the city. The city will bear no cost in the issuance of the proposed debt.” Representatives from the developer and CMFA — Mike Kelly and Jared Suzuki — were present for questions.

No members of the public requested to speak during the TEFRA hearing. After closing the public hearing, the council voted unanimously to adopt resolution 11,329 approving the issuance of the CMFA bonds under TEFRA procedures.

The city report noted the CMFA is a joint powers authority that assists with issuance of taxable and tax-exempt debt and that the loan will be the borrower’s sole responsibility. The council’s approval was limited to satisfying TEFRA and related California Government Code requirements; the city will not acquire financial liability for the project’s debt.

Staff advised that all financing documents will include disclaimers that the bonds are not obligations of the city and that the city will not bear issuance costs. The CMFA and the developer remain responsible for final financing arrangements and repayment.","Council held a TEFRA public hearing and adopted resolution 11,329 approving the issuance of up to $25 million in CMFA exempt facility bonds to finance or refinance Harrington Grove Apartments, a 52-unit rental development for extremely low, very low and low-income households; council clarified the city bears no repayment obligation.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6661481,"SACOG outlines long-range 'Blueprint' plan; housing shortage and connecting trails emphasized",805,1195000,2000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2409700-7e8494bcc073e1fec041e753fdf432c6&start=1195&end=2000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2409700-7e8494bcc073e1fec041e753fdf432c6/thumbnail_1195000.jpg","/articles/6661481/Folsom/Sacramento-County/California/SACOG-outlines-long-range-Blueprint-plan-housing-shortage-and-connecting-trails-emphasized","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661481-d0f34cf1df92cb847af22dd9e763b72f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143599&Signature=A8svY1zbkCptkCL~IGWzYHdy7Jnkn4DFCetevMf6Y2b6tpPrXOJ1TSthSqP8zGRTINb6g~Mlni0tnxFoqUCtQX7hmAZuhrOwLDjZBDAYztck7LxHdhwKfNF3xGiGyRs25YTDuO-h5xLYYjPElMutWMxngOd156Cx7TigKNq0GzuY9sIgYNbr1d1FUjWfeCJXrr9tBYLE7akNTINXFTbMnOVbEbJB3WSI5S9KQlqSu~WkODtpVCdTs37JFsOGanmLvv8swdhKpYNXfSXqS7pTPJKKJ9eBv8hOfLWSDw7g1QyV6ygNv6UOcCW5cj3embFS6gvLUJ~6mG4IcgblH9WhAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","FOLSOM, Calif. — James Corless, executive director of the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG), briefed the Folsom City Council on Feb. 25 about SACOG’s long-range ‘Blueprint’ plan, highlighting housing shortfalls, transportation choices and an effort to knit a regional trail network across six counties.

Corless said the plan looks ahead 25 years and coordinates land use, housing, jobs and transportation to meet state and federal mandates while supporting local priorities. He said outreach included focus groups, polling, surveys and community-based organizations’ participation.

“Twice a month, every single jurisdiction in the six-county Greater Sacramento region sits around our board table,” Corless said, introducing the plan and the region-wide outreach. He described the Blueprint as a mechanism to help jurisdictions advocate for state and federal funding, noting the plan ties to greenhouse gas reduction targets.

Corless told the council the region needs to average about 10,000–11,000 housing units per year across six counties to keep pace with growth; SACOG projects roughly 278,000 housing units regionwide will be needed over 25 years, with about 14,000 projected within the city of Folsom. “If you think about us being Denver in 20 years, there's a lot to learn from actually what Denver did 20 years ago,” he said, describing site visits the SACOG board took for planning lessons.

Desmond Perrington, planning manager for Folsom, highlighted local projects that fit into the regional blueprint, including the Empire Ranch interchange (preliminary design stage), changes to the general plan to encourage housing near light-rail stations, and the Folsom–Placerville rail-trail gap closure to improve bicycle access.

Councilmembers discussed the plan’s emphasis on housing and transportation. Councilmember Kozlowski praised SACOG’s Green Means Go program and the regional trails proposal, while Councilmember Leary noted concerns about air quality and health impacts in the region and expressed support for SACOG’s emphasis on those factors.

Corless said the draft plan and environmental impact report will be released in May for public review, with final adoption by the SACOG board intended in November. He warned the region must meet a statutory greenhouse gas reduction benchmark (a 19% reduction by a mid-point target year cited in staff materials) to remain eligible for some state transportation funding, and said SACOG’s current draft is close to meeting that target.

No formal council votes were required on the presentation. Councilmember Kozlowski, who also serves on the SACOG board, reiterated the importance of pairing housing and transportation actions and urged continued interagency cooperation on funding and project delivery.","Sacramento Area Council of Governments presented draft findings from a 25-year regional plan emphasizing housing production, transportation options and a multi-county trail network; draft plan and EIR to be released for public comment in May.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6661486,"Folsom council adopts roundabout design standards, directs staff to prioritize Riley Street corridor study",2650,2817000,5467000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2409700-7e8494bcc073e1fec041e753fdf432c6&start=2817&end=5467","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2409700-7e8494bcc073e1fec041e753fdf432c6/thumbnail_2817000.jpg","/articles/6661486/Folsom/Sacramento-County/California/Folsom-council-adopts-roundabout-design-standards-directs-staff-to-prioritize-Riley-Street-corridor-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661486-5676bd4ba85b55dd1ef1997c57fcacb0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143599&Signature=Cjb7WMj3YyAeIOh1tRO7o4IRkOQhZebOcgGaJLhYaIzygOsuHl8i4c2Rdt-xtV35IbaGk13D8BB5y-O6feiAfHBpyCqAM~gre230o6ncLe24NIdTcZv9UfSO9ovoSCVSEp1Ca4VJ7ODVax72G~VzpUH9NqZt1YdzBIPU53G7rVW8t9H9EeEpMULM~xLMUa9LwhfpgBMTSmNo13DIN92QtoBZ2rSbh8g9PDJ2dG06KTagPxWaHalzm1yOnv7VRho3ylrBAwcrZXhMRK1E-68YSiswiiod7duC0Ex~eTWn--MrcqGHUxnQ7jD8v3ev96gQy1htwt~yCAFLGUsXzVGvnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","FOLSOM, Calif. — The Folsom City Council on Feb. 25 adopted new planning and design standards for roundabouts and instructed staff to prioritize further engineering work on a set of intersections on Riley Street, with additional corridor analysis to include a Riley–Wales concept.

The council’s action came after staff and consultant presentations of a roundabout feasibility study covering 13 intersections, discussion of a multi-criteria scoring system and cost estimates, and a public comment urging attention to business access concerns on East Bidwell and corridor continuity.

City staff said the feasibility study, funded partly by a $400,000 SACOG grant and local match from STA, screened 13 intersections and identified nine that merit further engineering. The presentation named three adjacent Riley Street intersections as top priorities because they offer corridor-level circulation and place-making opportunities while fitting largely within existing right of way. Consultant Steven Dillon of Kimley Horn described the method: “the process ... all started with, the city's 2035 general plan” and emphasized safety and multimodal considerations in scoring.

The study found two intersections (referred to in the report as Intersection 3 and Intersection 11) infeasible for roundabout control because of bridge proximity and extensive lane requirements that would require substantial right-of-way acquisition. Of the remaining locations, the Riley Street group (three closely spaced roundabout concepts) scored highly for safety, multimodal benefits and lower probable construction cost. Staff recommended moving those three forward first and performing deeper engineering and performance-measure analysis to prepare competitive grant applications.

Council members asked for performance metrics that go beyond traffic operations and safety to quantify effects on business access, pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, and local air-quality benefits. Councilmember Werbaugh said she wanted to ensure the study addresses “accessibility to our current businesses,” particularly along East Bidwell, and suggested staff analyze whether intervening turn pockets or alternative access can preserve business access where roundabouts would otherwise limit direct left turns.

Public commenter Dan Dreher, who served on the advisory committee, urged the council to note differences between corridors: “we came up as a committee as a first step plan to to look at Riley Street First only because of the inner interaccessibility … the roundabouts did not create any disadvantages to the businesses,” he said, while cautioning that East Bidwell has different constraints.

Council discussion produced direction that staff should: implement the newly adopted design standards; advance detailed engineering for the three Riley Street roundabout concepts (Riley at Bidwell, Riley at the Coles driveway and Riley at Lehi); attempt to add a Riley–Wales concept within the available study budget; and keep the remaining higher-scoring intersections on an implementation list to pursue with grant funding as resources allow. Several council members said they prefer focusing limited city engineering funds on projects that deliver measurable safety and traffic-flow benefits.

The council voted unanimously to adopt resolution 11,331, formally establishing the roundabout planning and design standards, and to give staff the prioritization direction described above. Staff said the designs shown were conceptual and that any project moving to final design would include community engagement and more detailed driveway-access, signage and multimodal accommodations.

Next steps for the prioritized Riley corridor work include drafting performance measures (air quality, pedestrian and bicycle counts, driveway-access impacts and safety metrics), detailed cost refinement, and targeted grant-readiness work timed for upcoming regional and state funding rounds.

The consultant and city staff are expected to return with refined engineering, estimated costs and specific performance measures before seeking construction funding or design approvals.","City Council approved new planning and design standards for roundabouts and directed staff to prioritize detailed study of three Riley Street intersections, add a Riley–Wales concept, and continue evaluation of other high-scoring locations for possible grant funding.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Folsom City Council actions Feb. 25, 2025

Council directs engineers’ reports for 30 lighting and landscaping districts; staff clarifies purpose and Prop 218 process

Council approves TEFRA hearing finding and resolution to permit tax-exempt bonds for 52-unit Harrington Grove affordable housing

SACOG outlines long-range 'Blueprint' plan; housing shortage and connecting trails emphasized

Folsom council adopts roundabout design standards, directs staff to prioritize Riley Street corridor study