Folsom City Council
November 12, 2024

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RE oN/ COUNCIL ACTION
Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. I I 289 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Leed Mechanical for the HVAC Replacement Project at 405 Natoma Station Drive

BACKGROUND / ISSUE
The city-owned property at 405 Natoma Station Drive is currently being leased to Kids Inc, a licensed daycare facility. To provide heating and air-conditioning, the building has 9 roof-top HVAC units (RTU). These RTUs are original to the building and have been in place since 1998.

The entire HVAC system has exceeded the system's useful life, and several replacement components for the RTUs are no longer available. Service calls have increased considerably over the past 3 years, and two of the RTUs had to be replaced this summer. It is no longer reasonable to expect to get another summer season out of the 7 remaining units. The scope of the project inclu-des the removal of the existing HVAC units and thermostats, and then following up with the installation of energy-efficient RTUs and "Smart" thermostats' As stated above, the building opened in 1998. The HVAC system is 26 years old. As stated above, all major components are original to the building and have an operational life of 26 years The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) equipment life expectancy (useful life) is shown below:

MEETING DATE: tvt212024
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 1 1289 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Leed Mechanical for the HVAC Replacement Project at 405 Natoma Station Drive
FROM: Parks and Recreation Department
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Installation of a new HVAC system will save on utility costs and provide reliable heating and ait, which is an important consideration due to the usage of the space.

POLICY / RULE
In accordance with Chapter 2.36 of the Folsom Municipal Code, Public Works projects costing $73,209 or greater shall be competitively bid and contracted for by the City Council.

Public Contract Code (PCC) $ 10290 et seq. and l2l0l.5 include approval for local government agencies to use CMAS for acquisition of information technology and non-information technology products and services.

Public Contract Code (PCC) $ 10298 and 10299 authorizes local government agencies and school districts to use CMAS and other Department of General Services (DGS) agreements without competitive bidding.

ANALYSIS
The Parks & Recreation Department is utilizing California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) cooperative purchasing for this project. Cooperative purchasing enables public agencies to leverage collective buying power, resulting in cost savings, efficiency, and a streamlined procurement process. CMAS is not established through a competitive bid process, however, all pricing, products and/or services offered must have been previously bid and awarded on a Federal General Services Administration (GSA) multiple award schedule. Contractors must offer to provide products and/or services at prices based on an existing GSA schedule, or "base" contract. The State of California adds standard contract terms and conditions and procurement codes, policies, and guidelines, which result in the award of a CMAS, an independent California agreement for the same products and services at equal or lower prices.

LEED Mechanical is a qualified CMAS vendor for HVAC equipment and air compressors and the estimate for this project is $200,000.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
Installation of new HVAC and controls should not exceed $220,000 which is the total of the Leed Mechanical bid ($200,000) and al\Yo contingency of $20,000 for unanticipated HVAC structural or infrastructure-related issues.

As part of the 2023-24 fiscal year budget, the Parks and Recreation Department received funding in their capital budget for the replacement of the HVAC system at 405 Natoma. This funding has been carried over for FY 2024-25 and is available in the General Fund (Fund 010).

ENVIR AL REVIEW
This project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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ATTACHMENTS
ResolutionNo. 11289 - A Resolution Authorizingthe City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Leed Mechanical for the HVAC Replacement Project at 405 Natoma Station Drive Submitted,
Kelly GonzaLez,
Parks & Recreation Director
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RESOLUTION NO. II289

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN

AGREEMENT WITH LEED MECHANICAL FOR THE HVAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT 405 NATOMA STATION DRIVE
WHEREAS, The Parks & Recreation Department staff has validated the need to replace the existing 405 Natoma Station Drive HVAC system; and
WHEREAS, staff is utilizing Cooperative Purchasing (California Multiple Award Schedules "CMAS") for the replacement of the existing HVAC system; and WHEREAS, Leed Mechanical is a certified CMAS vendor; and WHEREAS, Leed Mechanical provided an estimate of $200,000 for this project and a l0olo contingency of $20,000 for unanticipated HVAC structural or infrastructure-related issues, bringing the total of the project to $220,000; and
WHEREAS, funds are budgeted and available in the General Fund (Fund 010) for this project; and
WHEREAS, the agreement will be in a form acceptable to the City Attorney:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Folsom authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Leed Mechanical for the HVAC replacement projeit at 405 Natoma Station Drive for the amount not to exceed $220,000 pASSED AND ADOPTED this 12 day ofNovember 2024,by the following roll-call vote:

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ABSTAIN:

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Michael D. Kozlowski, MAYOR
ATTEST:

Christa Freemantle, CITY CLERK
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RECOMMENDATION / COUNCIL ACTION
The Parks and Recreation Department recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. 11290 - A Resolution Authorizingthe City Manager to Execute an Agreement with THP Mechanical for the HVAC Replacement Project at the Folsom Senior and Art Center.

BACKGROUND / ISSUE
The Senior & Arts Center HVAC system is over 18 years old and has exceeded its useful life.

During the past two years, calls for service have increased, and in one example, a blower motor caught on hre, resulting in the temporary evacuation of the facility. Given that the Senior & Arts Center supports senior citizens, who are particularly vulnerable to temperature fluctuations and the effects of COVID-I9, the current units are inadequate in providing reliable air conditioning, airflow, and filtration. Upgrading the system is expected to enhance overall air quality, efficiency, and cooling sustainability through improved ventilation and filtration.

As stated above, the units are 18 years old. The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has developed standards for the expected useful life of building components. The expected useful life of commercial "air to air" heat pumps is 15 years.

Installation of a new system will save on utility costs and provide reliable heating and cooling for a building that sees high usage.
1 MEETING DATE: tUt2l2024
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 1 1290 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with THP Mechanical for the HVAC Replacement Project at the Folsom Senior and Art Center FROM: Parks and Recreation Department

POLICY / RULE

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In accordance with Chapter 2.36.120 of the Folsom Municipal Code, contracts for supplies, equipment, services, and construction with an estimated value of $73,209 or greater shall be awarded by the City Council.

ANALYSIS
The Senior and Arts Center building is used daily by Folsom residents for a variety of programs and classes. Due to the condition of the existing HVAC units, as well as increasing costs to maintain aging equipment, it was determined that the best course of action was to replace the existing HVAC system.

In May 2024,the City Council approved Resolution No. 11195, allowing the City to accept American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from Sacramento County for the HVAC Upgrade Project at the Folsom Senior and Arts Center. Given the extensive deferred maintenance and needs of the city, staff recommended to the City Council to fund one of many HVAC replacement projects through this mechanism. The award of the ARPA funds from Sacramento County is not a guarantee, but staff are following Federal procurement guidelines in the instance that the funds are awarded and can be used to reimburse the City for this HVAC Upgrade Project.

On August 26, 2024, the Parks and Recreation Department advertised on ClPlist.com the availability of an HVAC replacement contract that will service the Folsom Senior & Arts building.

The city requested a proposal from contractors for the advertised bid package.

The overall bid process consisted of the following steps:
o Posting of bid package: August 26,2024
o Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting: September 03,2024
o RFP's Due to City: September 12,2024 (3:00 PM)
o RFP's of Qualified Contractors Opened: September 12,2024 o Notice of Award: October 22,2024
The following bids were received by the City of Folsom:

FINANCIA I,IMPACT
On May 14,2024 the City Council approved Resolution No. 11195 approving the acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the County of Sacramento in the amount of $1,200,000 and authorizedthe appropriation of the ARPA funds in the City's General Fund (Fund 010). The Parks and Recreation Department recommends executing the agreement with 2 Contractor Bid
THP Inc $ 150,567.00
HCI Inc $187,600.00
LEED Mechanical $269,566.00

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THP Mechanical, Inc. for $150,567 for the HVAC Replacement Project at the Folsom Senior and Art Center. Sufficient ARPA funds reimbursable from the County of Sacramento are budgeted in the General Fund (Fund 010) for the cost of the agreement.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

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1 Resolution No. 11290- A Resolution Authorizingthe City Manager to Execute an Agreement with THP Mechanical for the HVAC Replacement Project at the Folsom Senior and Art Center.

Submitted,
Kelly Gonzalez
Parks and Recreation Director
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RESOLUTION NO. II29O

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN

AGREEMENT WITH THP MECHANICAL FOR THE HVAC REPLACEMENT

PROJECT AT THE FOLSOM SENIOR AND ART CENTER
WHEREAS, the HVAC system atthe Folsom Senior and Arts Center is over 18 years old, and has exceeded its useful life; and
WHEREAS, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recommends a ll-year useful life for commercial "air to air" heat pumps; and
WHEREAS' the City Council previously passed and adopted Resolution No. 11195 on May 14, 2024, approving the acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from Sacramento County in the amount of $1,200,000 and authorized appropriations of $1,200,000 in the City's General Fund (Fund 010); and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department advertised a bid for the HVAC replacement project on August 26,2024, conducted a mandatory pre-bid meeting, and received three bids by the September 12,2024 deadline, with THP Mechanical providing the lowest qualified bid at $150,567; and
WHEREAS, the agreement will be in a form acceptable to the City Attomey:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Folsom authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with THP Mechanical for the HVAC replacement project at the Folsom Senior and Art Center for the not to exceed amount of $150,567 funded with ARPA funds reimbursable from the County of Sacramento and budgeted in the General Fund (Fund 010)..

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12 day of November,2024, by the following roll-call vote
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ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

ATTEST
Christa Freemantle, CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 11290

Michael D. Kozlowski, MAYOR

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TION / CITY COUN ACTION
Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. 1 l29l - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Contract with Kimley- Horn and Associates,Inc. for Mangini Ranch Trails Project (Project PK220I) Design and Engineering (Contract No. I 73-2 I 17 -054).

BACKGROUND / ISSUE
The Mangini Ranch Trails Project is located within the Folsom Plan Area Specific Plan (FPASP), specifically in the Mangini Ranch area bounded by Alder Creek Parkway to the north, Old Placerville Road to the east, East Bidwell Street to the west, and White Rock Road to the south. The FPASP includes over 30 miles of planned trails. Currently, there are approximately 9 miles of trails already constructed in the FPA. With the recent construction of two phases of the Mangini Ranch development and future phases underway, staff has commenced the process of designing and engineering additional trail segments within the Mangini Ranch development to connect to parks, schools, and other FPA neighborhoods.

The trail alignments through this new residential development were approved as part of the FPASP and the Mangini Ranch development project approvals.

In September 2021, the City Council awarded a contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates to prepare the design/engineering plans for the Folsom Plan Area Mangini Ranch Trails project.

The original contract was to procure specialized professional services to design and engineer the proposed trails. After completing the design of the trails, a separate process will be 1 MEETING DATE: rr/1212024
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
SUBJECT Resolution No. 1 I29l- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Mangini Ranch Trails Project (Project PI<220I) Design and Engineering (ContractNo 173-2t t7-0s4)
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initiated to solicit bids from licensed contractors to construct the Mangini Ranch Trails Project.

In July 2024,the City Council approved Contract Amendment No. I which added two additional Class I trail improvement areas to the Mangini Ranch Trails project that were outside of the original contract scope of services with Kimley-Horn and Associates. One of the areas will continue the Class I trail constructed by a developer north of the SMUD substation to connect to the existing Class I trail to the east, crossing the former Old Placerville Road and existing Sacramento Placerville Transportation Corridor (SPTC) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) railroad tracks. The other area will continue the Class I trail on the east side parallel to the railroad tracks from the existing Class I trail south of Grand Prairie to White Rock Road (approximately 2,400 feet in length).

Contract Amendment No. 2 would include conducting a feasibility analysis for a grade- separated pedestrian and bicycle crossing of East Bidwell Street between Savannah Parkway and Mangini Parkway to increase safety for Class I trail users. The Folsom Plan Area Specific Plan (FPASP) included an at-grade crossing bicycle/pedestrian-activated traffic signal of East Bidwell Street. Over the last couple of months, staff have had internal diicussions about switching from an at-grade East Bidwell Street crossing (traffic signal) for bicycles and pedestrians to a grade-separated crossing (overcrossing/undercrossing), between Savannah Parkway and Mangini Parkway. These discussions included issues such as safety, visibility, and connectivity of an at-grade crossing versus a grade-separated crossing of East Bidwell Street.

POLICY / RULE
In accordance with Sections 2.36.090(AX1) and 2.36.120 of the Folsom Municipal Code, professional services are not subject to competitive sealed bidding requirements, and those costing 573,209 or greater shall be awarded by the City Council.

ANALYSIS
The e*istitrg built environment around the proposed East Bidwell Street grade-separated crossing is complex and includes an existing drainage culvert, floodway, sound/privacy walls, retaining walls, underground utilities, and under-construction residential housing that will need to be considered with the construction of a grade-separated crossing.

The analysis will determine the feasibility of a grade-separated crossing and document the anticipated constructability challenges of an undercrossing and overcrossing. The feasibility analyiis will consider known surrounding improvements that will affect the geometry of the proposed grade-separated crossing options including, but not limited to, the following:
o The existing channel box culvert that flows under East Bidwell Street; o The high water elevation of the channel/existing FEMA floodplain mapping; o Any available geotechnical reports from previous work in the area; o Any available environmental documents, technical studies, etc.; 2Page 520
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. As-built plans for East Bidwell Street and the detention basin located north of the channel and its inflow and outflow piping, including wet and dry utilities within the roadway; and
o Existing sound/privacy walls and retaining walls.

The original contract with Kimley-Hom and Associates was $180,240, and this amount is included in the FY 2024-25 Capital lmprovement Plan budget. Contract Amendment 1 for the two new Class I trail segments was $3I,734, for a total contract amount of $211,974.The proposed Contract Amendment 2 for the grade-separated crossing feasibility analysis is 5143,944.50, for an updated total contract amount not-to-exceed $355,918.50.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
tfr" City Council approved Resolution No. 10681 at the September 14,2021, City Council meeting authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates for planning and design services for the Folsom Plan Area Mangini Ranch Trails Project (Project PK220l). The City Council approved Resolution No. 1 1229 at the July 9, 2024,City Council meeting authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to include two additional Class I trail improvement areas to the project. The project is included in the Capital Improvement Plan with a Fiscal Year2024-25 total project budget of $3,380,240.

The Parks and Recreation Department recommends that Contract Amendment No. 2, which provides East Bidwell Street bicycle and pedestrian crossing grade-separated feasibility analysis, be executed with Kimley-Horn for $143,944.50 for a new contract total amount not- to-exceed $355,918.50. Sufficient funds are budgeted and available in the Folsom Plan Area Mangini Ranch Trails Project (Project PK220l) budget for the cost of the amendment.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The city, as the lead agency, previously certified an EIR/EIS for the Folsom Plan Area Specific Plan (FPASP). Subsequently, the City determined that the Mangini Ranch Subdivision project, including the future Mangini Ranch Trails, was entirely consistent with the FPASP. In reviewing this project, staff has determined that none of the events specified in Public Resources Code section21166 has occurred. Therefore, the proposed project is exempt from CEQA as previously determined per Government Code section65457 and CEQA Guidelines section 15182.

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1. Resolution No. I l29l - A Resolution Authorizingthe City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Mangini Ranch Trails Project (Project PK220l) Design and Engineering (Contract No. 173-21 17- 054)
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RESOLUTION NO. II29I

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AMENDMENT NO. 2TO THE CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY.HORN AND
ASSOCIATES,INC. FOR MANGINI RANCH TRAILS PROJECT (PROJECT PK22O1) DESIGN AND ENGTNEERTNG (CONTRACT NO. 173-2117-054)
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution No. 10681 at the September 14,2021, City Council meeting authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn for design services for the Mangini Ranch Trails Project (Project PK220l); and WHEREAS, it was determined that additional funding is necessary to conduct additional analysis for the feasibility of a grade-separated bicycle and pedestrian crossing of East Bidwell Street in the Folsom Plan Area; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds budgeted and available in the Folsom Plan Area Mangini Ranch Trails Project (Project PK220I) budget for the additional amount of $143,944.50 for an updated contract amount not-to-exceed $355,918.50.

NOW' THEREFORE' BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Folsom authorizes the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $143,944.50 to the contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates for the new contract total amount not to exceed $355,918.50 for additional consultant services for the Folsom Plan Area Mangini Ranch Trails Project (Project PK220l).

PASSED AND ADOPTED this l2th day of November 2024, by the following roll-call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

Michael D. Kozlowski, MAYOR
ATTEST:

Christa Freemantle, CITY CLERK
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MEETING DATE: tllr212024
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 1 1293 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Change Order with Central Valley Engineering and Asphalt, Inc. for the Construction of Sidewalks on Old Ranch Way and Savannah Parkway at
Neighborhood Park 2 inthe Folsom Plan Area (Contract 174-21 24-056) and Appropriation of Funds
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RE ATION / CITY COUN ACTION
The Public Works Department recommends that the City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 1 l2g3 -A Resolution Authorizingthe City Manager to Execute a Contract Change Order with Central Valley Engineering and Asphalt, Inc. for the Construction of Sidewalks on Old Ranch Way and Savannah Parkway at Neighborhood Park2 in the Folsom Plan Area (Contract 174-2124-056) and Appropriation of Funds.

BACKGROUND / ISSUE
In September 2024, the City Council approved Resolution No. 11264, authorizing a contract with Central Valley Engineering and Asphalt, Inc. (CVE) for the Construction of Sidewalks on Old Ranch Way and Savannah Parkway at Neighborhood Park2 in the Folsom Plan Area' The sidewalks included inthe originai scope of workwere completed on October 21,2024, within the budget of the original contract. Following the award of this contract, an additional location for sidewalk installation was identifred on Savannah Parkway to filI in a gap in the sidewalk system that leads to Alder Creek Elementary. The location is on the south side of Savannah Parkway between Moseley Drive and Persimmon Way. This additional lT5linear feet of 6-foot-wide sidewalk will connect an existing end of the sidewalk to an existing crosswalk along the future Mangini Ranch Class I Bike Trail. 1

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POLICY / RULE
Section 2.36.080, Award of Contracts of the Folsom Municipal Code states, in part, that contracts for supplies, equipment, services and construction with an estimated value of $73,209 or greater shall be awarded by City Council.

AN YSIS
CVE has agreed to perform the additional sidewalk installation at the prime contract unit price, plus an adJitional cost to install the necessary Americans with Disabilities (ADA) ramp. Staff iru, "o*pured
the unit price of the ADA ramp to other recent similar project costs and found it to be within the expected price range.

FINAN IMPACT
The City Council's approval of Resolution No. 11264 authorized the contract with CVE for the Construction of Sidewalks on Old Ranch Way and Savannah Parkway at Neighborhood park 2 in the Folsom Plan Area for $101,869, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $112,056.00,whichincluded alTo/ocontingencyintheamountof$l0,l8Tforpotentialchange orders. The original scope of work was completed on budget and without the use of the 10% contingency fund, which staff is requesting be utilized towards this contract change order.

The total cost for the additional sidewalk and ADA ramp related to this contract change order is $29,957. If approved, this contract change order would increase the authorized amount by $1g,770to a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $131,826. Funds in the amount of $19,770 are available in the Measure A Fund (Fund 276) to be appropriated to this project'

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project has been deemed categorically exempt from environmental review

ATTACHMENT
Resolution No. 11293 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Change Order with Central Valley Engineering and Asphalt, Inc. for the Construction of Sidewalks on Old Ranch Way and Savannah Parkway at Neighborhood Patk2 in the Folsom Plan Area (Contract 174-2124-056) and Appropriation of Funds Submitted,
Mark Rackovan, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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RESOLUTION NO. 11293

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A

CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER WITH CENTRAL VALLEY ENGINEERING AND

ASPHALTO INC' FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ON OLD RANCH WAY AND SAVANNAH PARKWAY AT NEIGHBORIIOOD PARK 2 IN THE FOLSOM PLAN AREA (CONTRACT 174-2124-0s6) AND APPROPRIATTON OF FUNDS WHEREAS, the City Council adopted ResolutionNo. 11264, authorizing contract 174-21 24-056 with Central Valley Engineering and Asphalt, Inc. for the Construction of Sidewalks on Old Ranch Way and Savannah Parkway at Neighborhood Park 2 in the Folsom Plan Area and Appropriation of Funds; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department was asked to install an additional175 feet of 6-foot-wide sidewalk and one ADA Ramp on the south side of Savannah Parkway between Moseley Drive and Persimmon Way to fill in a gap in the sidewalk network leading to Alder Creek Elementary; and
WHEREAS, Central Valley Engineering and Asphalt, Inc. provided a quote of $29,957 for this additional work that staff found to be in the price range of recent similar projects; and WHEREAS, the original contract contingency, in the amount of $10,187, will be utilized towards this contract change order; and
WHEREAS, an additional appropriation is required in the amount of $19,770; and WHEREAS, staff is requesting the additional appropriation be funded from Measure A Fund (Fund 276) for atotal project budget of$131,826; and WHEREAS, the agreement will be in a form acceptable to the City Attorney:

NOW, THEREFORE' BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Folsom authorizes the City Manager to execute a Contract Change Order with Central Valley Engineering and Asphalt,Inc. for the Construction of Sidewalks on Old Ranch Way and Savannah Parkway at Neighborhood Park 2 in the Folsom Plan Area in the amount of $29,957.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Director is authorized to appropriate 519,770 from the Measure A Fund (Fund 276) fot the Construction of Sidewalks on Old Ranch Way and Savannah Parkway at Neighborhood Park2 in the Folsom Plan Area Project, for atotal not-to-exceed contract amount of $ 131,826. pASSED AND ADOPTED this I21h day of November 2024, by the following roll-call vote:

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ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

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ATTEST:

Christa Freemantle, CITY CLERK
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MEETING DATE: tvl212024
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: ResolutionNo. 11296 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Third Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Elk Grove, City of Folsom, City of Rancho Cordova, City of Sacramento, and the County of Sacramento for the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority FROM Environmental and Water Resources Department

RECOMMENDATION / CITY COUNCIL ACTION
The Environmental and Water Resources Department recommends that the City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 11296 - A Resolution Authorizingthe City Manager to Execute the Third Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Elk Grove, City of Folsom, City of Rancho Cordova, City of Sacramento, and the County of Sacramento for the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority.

BACKGROUND / ISSUE
On April 25,2006,the City Council approved Resolution No. 7786, a resolution endorsing the concept of a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the Cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, Sacramento, and Rancho Cordova, and the County of Sacramento that would create the Central Sacramento County Groundwater Management Authority, known as the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority (SCGA).

The City of Folsom has been directly involved in the development of the Central Sacramento Groundwater Management Plan and the governance structure for the implementation of this Management Plan. This activity was pursued as part of the City's participation under the Water Forum Agreement (WFA), and this element of the WFA provided for the formation of a groundwater management authority for the South American Subbasin (SASb) called the 1

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Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority (SCGA). SASb is within an area south of the American River within the County of Sacramento.

The JPA was first amended in 2017 to allow the Florin Resources Conservation District/Elk Grove Water Service, the Omochumne-Hartnell Water District, and the Rancho Murieta Community Services District to appoint a designated employee to the SCGA Governing Board.

The JPA was amended a second time to incorporate adjustment of SCGA's boundaries and change in governing board membership based on the boundary adjustments, modify its governing board membership eligibility criteria, and update technical definitions.

This JPA amendment was prompted by the County of Sacramento's decision to discontinue services as treasurer and controller for SCGA, which was directly listed in the JPA. Therefore, staff recommends that the city council adopt the third amendment to the JPA.

POLICY / RULE
As a signatory to the JPA for the formation of the SCGA, it is necessary for the City Council to approve by resolution authority for the Mayor to execute the JPA Amendment.

ANALYSIS
The SCGA Board, at its August14,2024, meeting, voted unanimously to recommend changes to the Agreement (Attachment 3). These modifications are prompted by the County of Sacramento's decision to discontinue services as treasurer and controller for SCGA. The County of Sacramento is identified as the SCGA Treasurer in the Agreement (Section 13), so the Agreement must be amended to effect this change. Any amendments to the JPA must be approved by each of the five signatory agencies. The SCGA Board is proposing to contract with a consultant for accounting services, as well as appoint a treasurer that will replace the County's role.

A draft of proposed amendments is provided (Attachment 3). In addition to making the change to the treasurer role, other amendments include:
o Additional references to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) as a defining pu{pose of SCGA.
o Reflecting the revised name of Sacramento Area Server District. o Reflecting the correct name of the Elk Grove Water District. o Clarity where the term "Board" refers to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. o Removal of the requirement that the Sacramento County Water Agency concur with the Board's choice of an executive director (Section 14). o Removal of language referring to the 2006 Groundwater Management Plan (Section 1e).
o Removal of language referring to the Well Protection Program (Section2D). 2

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Any amendment of the JPA requires the affirmative vote of all governing bodies of the five signatory agencies. Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Council to approve the third JPA amendment.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
The cost that SCGA historically pays the County of Sacramento for financial services is anticipated to be the same for an outside consulting company. Therefore, there is no anticipated financial impact.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is exempt from environmental review under Section 15320 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as the project consists of changes in the organization of local governmental agencies. A Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Clerk after the City Council adopts the resolution authorizing the execution of the JPA.

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 11296 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Third Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Elk Grove, City of Folsom, City of Rancho Cordova, City of Sacramento, and the County of Sacramento for the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority SCGA Board of Directors Approval of JPA Amendments to Signatory Agencies August 14,2024 Agenda Item#4.

3. SCGA JPA 3rd Amendment Proposed Revisions - Clean Version.

Submitted,
Marcus Yasutake, Director

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
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ATTACHMENT 1

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RESOLUTION NO. T1296

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE THIRI)

AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF

ELK GROVE, CITY OF FOLSOM, CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA, CITY OF

SACRAMENTO, AND THE COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO FOR THE SACRAMENTO

CENTRAL GROUNDWATER AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority ("SCGA") was established on August 29,2006 pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the California Government Code) by agreement of the County of Sacramento and the cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento ("Parties") to regulate groundwater by a collaborative process composed of stakeholders in the Central Sacramento County Groundwater Basin ("Central Basin") and to develop and implement a Groundwater Sustainability Plan ("GSP") to promote the use of groundwater resources within the Central Basin for agricultural and municipal and industrial uses in the public interest and for the common benefit of all water users within the County of Sacramento ("Agreement"); and WHEREAS' the Agreement identifies SCGA's governing body representing various public agencies and interests, sets the boundaries managed by SCGA, and sets membership criteria; and
WHEREAS, SCGA desires to amend the Agreement for the third time to incorporate changes to the JPA including modifications to discontinue services provided by the County of Sacramento as treasurer and controller for SCGA, in addition to other revisions. The County of Sacramento is specifically identified as the SCGA Treasurer in the Agreement (Section 13), so the Agreement must be amended to effect this change; and
WHEREAS, SCGA's Board took formal action on August 14, 2024 recommending approval of the Third Amendment to the Agreement; and
WHEREAS any amendment of the Agreement requires the affirmative vote of all governing bodies of the Parties:

NOW' THEREFORE' BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Folsom authorizes the City Manager to Execute the Third Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Elk Grove, City of Folsom, City of Rancho Cordova, City of Sacramento, and the County of Sacramento for the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of November 2024, by the following roll-call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Resolution No. 11296

Councilmember(s):

Councilmember(s):

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ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s):

ATTEST
Michael D. Kozlowski, MAYOR
Christa Freemantle, CITY CLERK
Resolution No. I1296
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ATTACHMENT 2

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4 AGENDA ITEM 4: GONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE SCGA JOINT

POWERS AGREEMENT
Background:

Sacrahento County staff has informed SCGAthat they intend to discontinue providing financial and accounting services and serving as the SCGATreasurer. SCGA must provide these services through another mechanism. The transition is targeted to be finalized by June 30,2025 to begin Fiscal Year 2025'26.

Sacramento County is identified as the SCGATreasurer in the Joint Powers Agreement (Section 13), so the Agreement must be amended to effect this change. The amended Agreement must be approved by each of the five signatory agencies.

A draft of proposed amendments is provided. ln addition to making the change to the treasurer role, other amendments include:
o Additional references to SGMA as a defining purpose of SCGA o Reflecting the revised name of Sacramento Area Sewer District o Reflecting the name of the Elk Grove Water District
. Clarity where the term "Board" refers to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors
o Removal of the requirement that the Sacramento County WaterAgency concur with the Board's choice of an executive director (Section 14) o Removal of language referring to the 2006 Groundwater Management Plan (Section 19)
o Removal of language referring to the Well Protection Program (Section 20) lf the SCGA Board approves the proposed amendments, the SCGA representatives from the cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento, and Sacramento County will expedite the consideration of the amendments by their respective Councils and Board.

Attachments:
o Draft JPAAmendments
Recommended Action:
o Recommend amendments to the SCGA Joint Powers Agreement for consideration of the signatory city councils and board of supervisors.

The recommended action was unanimously approved by the SCGA Board on August 14,2024 John Woodling, Executive Director Valerie Kincaid, General Counsel/Clerk SCGA Agenda August 74,2024

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roMENDMENTToTHEJoINTPowERSAGREEMENTBETwEEN
TIIE CiTY OF',ELK GROVE, THE CITY OF FOLSOM, THE CITY OF RANCHO coRDovAr THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO AND THE COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO

CREATING THE SACRAMENTO CENTRAL GROUNDWATER AUTHORITY
This $eeen#THIRD Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement ("Second Amendment") is made
and entered into this day of 2024,by and between the City of Elk Grove, a municipal corporation, the City of Folsom, a municipal corporation, the City of Rancho Cordova, a municipal corporation, the City of Sacramento, a municipal corporation, and the County of Sacramento, a political subdivision of the State of California.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, each of the parties to this Agreement is a local government entity functioning within the County of Sacramento; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title I of the California Government Code), two or more public agencies may by agreement jointly exercise any power held in common by the agencies entering into such an agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Parties approved and fully executed the FirstAmendment to this Joint Powers Agreement on April 21,2077 allowing non-elected staff of three Authority member entities to be nominated and appointed as Authority Board members; and WHEREAS" the Parties approved and fully executed the Second Amendment to this enrent relTl
board seats; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to further amend the Joint Powers Agreement to rrem
SCTVC AS and Controller: remove s to the Central Groundwater f
Sacramento Countv WaterAsencv itt anoointins the ve director ceWell

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WHEREAS, each of the parties hereto has under its police power the authority to regulate groundwater; and
WHEREAS, the parties are cognizant of the process commonly referred to as the Sacramento Area Water Forum (Water Forum) and of the Water Forum Agreement (WFA); and WIIEREAS, the WFA provided for the creation of a collaborative process composed of stakeholders in the Central Sacramento County Groundwater Basin, then known as the South Basin, but now identified as the Sacramento Valley - South American Subbasin (State Department of Water Resources Groundwater Basin ID 5-021.65), also abbreviated herein as SASb, to develop a groundwater management plan (GMP) for the basin and make recommendations on how and by whom the basin should be managed and the GMP implemented; and
WHEREAS' in accordance with the provisions of the WFA, the Sacramento Area Water Forum Successor Effort convened such a collaborative process, known as the Central Sacramento County Groundwater Forum (CSCGF); and
WHEREAS, the CSCGF has completed its work on the GMP and recommended the establishment of a joint powers authority to manage the basin and implement the plan; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto find that it is to th-eir mutual advantage and benefit, and in the public interest, to establish such an authority pursuant to this Agreement in order to implement the GMP developed by the CSCGF; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto find and declare that the conservation of groundwater resources within the SASb for agricultural and municipal and industrial uses is in the public interest and for the common benefit of all water users within the County of Sacramento; and WHEREAS, one of the primary purposes of the joint powers authority established pursuant to this Agreement is to maintain the sustainable yield of the SASb as set forth in the GMP; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the parties hereto to use the groundwater management powers which they have in common that are necessary and appropriate to further the purposes for which the joint powers authority is being established; and

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WHEREAS, to accomplish the above stated goals and purposes, the Sacramento Central GroundwaterAuthority (SCGA) elected, by Resolution 2016-06, to become the Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) pursuant to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) for a portion of the groundwater subbasin overlying the County of Sacramento within the SASb and further identified as SCGA GSA, graphically depicted in Exhibit A and incorporated herein to this Agreemenq gnd'
the tn
itted a ili Plan
MA and
subsequently approved: and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto may amend this Agreement in the future to incorporate changes that may be the result of discussions with other public agencies both inside and outside the County of Sacramento which have a specific and relevant interest in the SASb.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, tems, conditions, and covenants contained herein, the City of Elk Grove, the City of Folsom, the City of Rancho Cordova, and the City of Sacramento and the County of Sacramento hereby agree as follows:

1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated by reference.

2. Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth below unless the context clearly indicates otherwise' (a) "Authority" shall mean the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority that is established pursuant to the Joint Powers Act and this Agreement' (b) "Conjunctive use" shall mean the planned management and use of both groundwater and surface water in order to maintain the sustainable yield of the SASb. (c) "SASb" shall mean Sacramento Valley - South American Subbasin (State Department of Water Resources Groundwater Basin ID 5-021.65).

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(d) "sustainable yield" shall mean the amount of groundwater which can be safely extracted from the SASb on an estimated average annual basis while maintaining groundwater elevations and groundwater quality at acceptable levels as set forth in the Groundwater Management Plan. Sustainable yield requires a balance befween extraction and basin recharge and is expressed as the number of acre feet of groundwater per year which can be extracted from the SASb on an average annual basis as set forth in the GMR
(e) "Conserryation land owner" shall mean a non-profit land trust holding a fee or easement interest in one thousand five hundred (1500) acres or more of land located within the boundaries of the Authority, as defined in Section 4 below. (f) "Annual pumping" for purposes of determining assessments, fees or charges for management and operations of the Authority shall mean the total amount of groundwater produced within the boundaries of the Authority by each retail provider, by agricultural interests, by agricultural-residential groundwater users, by commercial/industrial self supplied groundwater users and by public agency self-supplied groundwater users, for use within the boundaries of the Authority and other areas-approved by the Authority's Board of Directors excluding the first five thousand (5000) acre-feet of groundwater pumping by each such user.
(g) "GMP" means the Central Sacramento Groundwater Management Plan produced by the Central Sacramento County Groundwater Forum and dated February 2006^

3. Purpose. This Agreement is being entered into in order to establish a joint powers authority for the following purposes:
(a) to maintain the long-term sustainable yield of the SASb; (b) to ensure implementation of the Basin Management Objectives that are prescribed by the GMP;
(c) to oversee the operation of any Well Protection Program that may be prescribed by the GMP;
(d) to manage the use of groundwater within the boundaries of the Authority and facilitate implementation of an appropriate conjunctive use program by water

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purveyors; (e) to coordinate efforts among those entities represented on the governing body of the joint powers authority to devise and implement strategies to safeguard groundwater quality; and
(0 to work collaboratively with other entities, including the Sacramento Groundwater Authority, the Southeast Sacramento County Agriculture Water Authorify and other groundwater management authorities that may be formed in the County of Sacramento and adjacent political jurisdictions, in order to promote coordination of policies and activities throughout the region.

4. Establishment Of The Authoritv. There is hereby established pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act a joint powers authority which shall be a public entity separate from the parties to this Agreement. The name of such entity shall be the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority. The boundaries of the Authority shall be as follows: That portion of the Sacramento Valley South American Subbasin (Basin 5-21.65) bounded on the north by the American River; bounded on the south by the Cosumnes River to the intersection with State Highway 99, Grantline Road to the intersection with Jackson Highway, and the southern boundary of Kiefer Landfill; on the west by the Sacramento River and Interstate 5, and on the east by the Sacramento County Urban Services Boundary as fufther and more precisely depicted in the boundary map, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.

5. Membership Of The Governing Board. The governing body of the Authority shall be a Board of Directors of fourteen (14) members consisting of the following representatives who shall be appointed in the manner set forth in Section 7 of this Agreement:
(a) An elected member of the governing board or designated employee of each of the following public agencies: the City of Elk Grove, the City of Folsom, the City of Rancho Cordova, the City of Sacramento, the County of Sacramento and the Sacramento District.
(b) An elected member of the governing board or designated employee of the Florin Resource Conservation District/Elk Grove Water District.

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(c) A member of the board of directors, or designee thereoi of each of the following private water purvsyors or investor owned utilities the California-American Water Company, and the Golden State Water Company.
(d) One representative of agricultural interests within the boundaries of theAuthority. (e) One representative of agriculture-residential groundwater users within the boundaries of the Authority.
(f) One representative of commercial/industrial self-supplied groundwater users within the boundaries of the Authority.
(g) One representative of conservation landowners within the boundaries of the Authority.
(h) One representative of public agencies that are self-supplied groundwater users within the boundaries of the Authority.

6. Adiustment To Comnosition Of Governins Board. Should circumstances change in the future, any person or entity may petition the parties hereto to amend this Agreement so as to add or delete representatives to the governing board to accurately reflect groundwater production within the boundaries of the Authority.

7. Appointment Of Members Of Governins Board.
(a) The members of the governing board of the Authority shall be appointed as follows:
(D The City of Elk Grove representative shall be appointed by the Elk Grove City Council.
(iD The City of Folsom representative shall be appointed by the Folsom City Council.
(iii) The City of Rancho Cordova representative shall be appointed by the Rancho Cordova City Council.
(iv) The City of Sacramento representative shall be appointed by the Sacramento City Council.

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(v) The County of Sacramento representative shall be appointed by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors ("Board")'
(vD The Florin Resource Conservation District/Elk Grove Water Sen*iee District representative shall be appointed by the Elk Grove City Council. (vii) The Golden State Water Company representative shall be appointed by the Rancho Cordova City Council.
(viii) The California-American Water Company representative shall be appointed by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors' (ix) In addition to the representative of the County of Sacramento provided for in Section 7 (a)(v), the following representatives shall be appointed by the Sacramento Countv Board ofS-Upg1igotg:

1. Agricultural interests. After considering the nomination by the Sacramento County Farm Bureau, as required by sub-section (b) of this Section, the Sasramento County Board of Supervisors shall appoint the representative of agricultural interests.

2. Agriculture-residential groundwater users. After considering the nomination by the Mneyard CommunityAdvisory Council in
consultation with adjacent Councils within the SASb, as required by sub-section (b) of this Section, the Sacramento Counfy Board o:f Supervisors shall appoint the representative of agricultural/ residential groundwater users.

3. Commercial/industrial self-suppliedgroundwaterusers.After considering the joint nomination by the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and the Building Industry Association in consultation with commercial/industrial self-supplied groundwater users and business organizations that are signatories to the Water Forum Agreement, as required by sub-section (b) of this Section, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors shall appoint the

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representative of commercial/industrial self-supplied groundwater users.

4. Conservation landowners. After considering the nomination by conservation landowners holding a fee or easement interest in one thousand five hundred (1500) acres or more within the boundaries of the Authority in consultation with environmental and community organizations that are signatories to the Water Forum Agreement, as required by sub-section (b) of this Section, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors shall appoint the representative of conservation land owners.

5. Public agencies that are self-supplied groundwater users. After considering the nomination by the Southgate Recreation and Park District in consultation with other public agencies which are sel! supplied groundwater users, as required by sub-section (b) of this Section, the Sacramento Countv Board of Supervisors shall appoint the representative of public agencies that are self-supplied groundwater users.

6. Sacramento District. After
considering the nomination by the Sacramento Regienal-€eun+y @ District, as required by sub-section (b) of
this Section, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors shall appoint the representative of the Sacramento n+gnma+€€un+y @District.
(b) Prior to the appointment of the representatives of the entities described in subsections (a)(vi) through (a)(ix) above, those entities shall submit a recommended appointment for their respective representatives to the appointing authority identified in subsections (aXvi) through (a)(ix) of this Section 7. The appointing authority shall give consideration to such recommendations, but shall retain the absolute dis.cretion to appoint

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any person satisfring the criteria for appointment set forth in Section 5 of this Agreement.

8. Governing Board Voting Requirements.
(a) Each member of the governing board of the Authority shall have one vote. With the exception of fiscal items as set forth in subsections (b) and (c) below, an affirmative vote by a majority of all members of the governing board is required to approve any item related to implementation of the Groundwater Management Plan.
(b) Fiscal items, including, but not limited to, approval of the annual budget of the Authority and any expenditures, shall require an affirmative vote by a majority of all the members of the governing board that includes affirmative votes by all of the representatives of the Cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento and the County of Sacramento.
(c) Any change in annual contributions necessary to support the work of the Authority as set forth in subsection (d) below, shall require an affirmative vote of ten of the fourteen members of the governing board that includes afftrmative votes by all of the representatives of the Cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento and the County of Sacramento.
(d) The Authority shall initially be funded as follows:
(i) An annual contribution by the Cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento and the County of Sacramento in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) each. (These entities shall not be required to pay any additional fee or assessment, such as that described in subsection (d)(ii) below.)
(iD An annual contribution by each of those water purveyors represented on the Governing Board, other than the entities listed in subsection (d)(i) above, that purvey surface water in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000.00)

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(iii) An annual contribution by each of those water purveyors represented on the Governing Board, other than the entities listed in subsection (d)(i) above, that utilize groundwater, calculated at the rate of two dollars and seven cents ($2.07) per acre foot of groundwater pumped from the basin, averaged over the three previous years and excluding the first five thousand (5000) acre feet pumped in each of those years. (iv) An annual contribution by agriculture computed at twenty five percent (25%) of the estimated annual pumping (as determined by the Sacramento County Water Agency) at the rate of two dollars and seven cents (52.07) per acre foot and paid out of SCWA Zone 13 funds' (v) An annual contribution by agriculture/residential groundwater users computed at twenty five percent (25%) of the estimated annual pumping (as determined by the Sacramento County WaterAgency) atthe rate of two dollars and seven cents ($2.07) per acre foot and paid out of SCWA Zone 73 funds.
(vD All annual funds shall be paid by July 1 of each year, commencing on July 1,2006. The annual fee for the first year after the effective date of this Agreement shall be prorated from the date of the last signatory approval establishing the AuthoritY.
(e) The governing board of the Authority may, at its discretion, adjust the funding contributions set forth in sub-section (d) above, subject to compliance with the voting requirements prescribed in sub-section (c) above.

9. Ouorum. A majority of the members of the governing board shall constitute a quorum for purposes of transacting business, except less than a quorum may vote to adjourn a meeting'

10. Terms Of Office. With the exception of the initial term of the representatives appointed by the County of Sacramento as described in Section 7 (a)(ix), the term of office of each member of the governing board the Authority

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shall be for a period of four (4) years. For the purpose of providing staggered terms of office, the term of the initial representatives appointed by the County of Sacramento as described in Section 7 (a)(ix) shall be for a period of two (2) years.

Thereafter, the term of office of each representative appointed by the County of Sacramento as described in Section 7 (a)(ix) shall be for a period of four (4) years. Each member of the governing board shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing body and may be removed as a member of the governing board by the appointing body at any time. If at any time a vacancy occurs on the governing board, a replacement shall be appointed to fill the unexpired term of the previous representative pursuant to the provisions of Section 7 of this Agreement within ninety (90) days of the date that such position becomes vacant.

11. Alternates. The City of Elk Grove, the City of Folsom, the City of Rancho Cordova, the City of Sacramento and the County of Sacramento, in addition to their regular appointments, shall appoint one or more persons with the required qualifications to serve as alternate members of the governing board of the Authority. The other entities described in Section 7 (a) (vi) through (a) (ix), which may nominate their respective representatives, may also nominate one or more persons with the required qualifications to serve as alternate members of the governing board of the Authority and such alternates shall be appointed pursuant to the procedure for regular appointments set forth in Section 7(b) of this Agreement. Any such alternates who are appointed as alternates by the appointing authorities specified in Section 7(a)(vi) through (a)(ix) shall be empowered to cast votes in the absence of the regular members or, in the event of a conflict of interest preventing the regular member from voting, to vote because of such a conflict of interest.

12. Oreanization Of The AuthoritY. The governing board of the Authority shall elect a chair, a vice chair and such other officers as the governing

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board shall find appropriate. Such officers shall serve for aterm ofone (1) year unless sooner terminated at the pleasure of the governing board'

13. Treasurer. Controller" Clerk and Legal Counsel.
(a) The Board of Directors of the Authorit)' shall appoint a @ contro|Ier and fiscal asent. -an#eentreller for
the Authority. which rnay be one or . The controller of the Authority shall cause an independent annual audit of the Authority's finances to be made by a certified public accountant in compliance with Government Code Section 6505. The treasurer of the Authority shall be the depositor and shall have custody of all money of the Authority from whatever source. The controller of the Authority shall draw wamants to pay demands against the Authority when the demands have been approved by the Authority or by its authorized representative pursuant to any delegation of authority adopted by the Authority. The treasurer and controller shall comply strictly with the provisions of statutes relating to their duties found in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title I of the Government Code. (b) The governing board of the Authority shall appoint a clerk and legal counsel as it deems appropriate.

14. Executive Director. The goveming board of the Authority;'with shall aPPoint an
Executive Director who shall be responsible to the governing board for the proper and efficient administration of the Authority as directed by the governing board pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement or of any ordinance, resolution or order of the governing board. In addition to any other duties which may be assigned, the Executive Director shall have the following authority:
(a) under the policy direction of the governing board, to plan, organize and direct all Authority activities;
(b) to authorize expenditures within the designations and limitations of the budget approved by the governing board;

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(c) to make recommendations to and requests of the governing board concerning any maffer which is to be performed, done or carried out by the governing board; (d) to have the authority to appoint, discipline, assign and otherwise supervise and control the activities of any employees or contractors which may be hired or retained by the Authority; and
(e) to have charge of, handle and have access to any property of the Authority.

15. Meetinss. The Authority shall provide for regular and special meetings in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code) or with any successor provision.

16. Minutes. The clerk appointed by the governing body of the Authority shall cause to be kept minutes of all meetings of the governing board, and shall cause a copy of such minutes to be forwarded to each member of the governing board and to the chief administrative officer of each of the signatory agencies.

17. Powers and Functions.
(a) The Authority shall have no power to regulate land use or to engage in the retail sale of water.
(b) Subject to the limitations set forth in subsection (a), the Authority shall have any and all powers commonly held by the parties hereto necessary or appropriate to regulate groundwater within the boundaries of the Authority including, but not limited to, the following powers:
(D Collect and monitor data on the extraction of groundwater from, and the quality of groundwater in, the SASb;
(iD Facilitate any Conjunctive Use program the purpose ofwhich is to maintain the Sustainable yields in the SASb consistent with the GMP; (iii) Distribute water in exchange for ceasing or reducing groundwater extractiotts;

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(iv) Spread, sink and inject water into the SASb;
(v) Store, transport, recapture, recycleo puriff, treat or otherwise manage and control water for the beneficial use of persons and property within the Authority; (vi) Study and plan ways and means to implement any or all of the foregoing Powers.
(c) For purposes ofexercising the authority set forth in subsection (b), and subject to the limitations set forth in subsection (a), the Authority shall have the following corporate and political powers:
1i) To sue and be sued in all actions and proceedings in all courts and tribunals.
(iD To adopt a seal and alter it at its discretion.
(iii) For the common benefit of the Authority, to store water in underground water basins or reservoirs within and outside the Authority, to appropriate water and acquire water rights within or outside the Authority, to import water into the Authority, and to conserve, or cause the conservation of, water within or outside the Authority'
(iv) To act jointly, or cooperate, with the Federal government or any agency _ thereof, the state, or any county or agency thereof, or any political subdivision or district therein, including flood control districts, private and public corporations, and any person, so that the powers of the Authority may be fully and economically exercised.
(v) To cause taxes, assessments, fees or charges to be levied in accordance with applicable State law, and in a manner consistent with the GMP to accomplish the purposes of the Authority.
(vi) To require the permitting of groundwater extraction facilities within the boundaries of the Authority, to maintain a record of extraction with respect to any such facilities, and to require the installation of meters on

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groundwater extraction facilities for the purpose of determining the amount of groundwater being extracted from the SASb.
(vii) To make contracts, employ labor and to do all acts necessary for the full exercise of the Authority's powers.
(viii) To carry on technical and other investigations of all kinds necessary to further the purposes of the Authority'
(ix) To fix rates at which water acquired by the Authority shall be sold for replenishment purposes, and to establish different rates for different classes of service or conditions of seruice, provided that the rates shall be uniform for like classes and conditions of service.
(x) To participate in any contract under which producers may voluntarily agree to use surface water in lieu of groundwater, and to that end the Authority may becom e a pafi to the contract and pay from Authority funds that portion of the cost of the surface water as will encourage the purchase and use of that water in lieu of pumping so long as persons or property within the boundaries of the Authority are directly or indirectly benefitted by the resulting replenishment of the SASb.
(xD To apply for, accept and receive state, federal or local licenses, permits, grants, loans or other aid from any agency of the United States, the State of
California, or other public or private entity necessary or appropriate for the Authority's full exercise of its powers.

18. Budsets. Within ninety (90) days after the first meeting of the governing board of the Authority, and thereafter prior to the commencement of each fiscal year (defined as July I through June 30), the governing board shall adopt a budget for the Authority for the ensuing fiscal year.

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Pten, Wtthln stxty
Management Plan (CSCGMP) negetiated by the Central Saerarnente Ceunty Greundwater Ferum end dated Febr
e SCGMP subsequent te its adeptien as it deerns apprepriate' PlarL within six
lvho are:signatories to tlris r\greement, and lvhe have land use autherity fer areas rvithin the beundaries ef the,\u+herit)'rrrhere nerv develepnrent will er may be served by groundrvater; a draft Well Preteetion Plan ien,
2+-19. on. This Agreement shall remain in effect until
terminated by one of the parties hereto pursuant to this section. This Agreement may be terminated by any of the parties hereto at any time and for any reason by providing ninety (90) days written notice of termination to the other Parties.
e+ZO. Uisposition Ot .
(a) In the event of the termination of the Authority where there will be a successor public entity which will carry on the functions of the Authority and assume its assets, the assets of the Authority shall be transferred to the successor public entity. (b) If there is no successor public entity which will carry on the functions of the Authority and assume its assets, the assets shall be returned to the parties hereto in proportion to the contribution of each party during the term of this Agreement' (c) If there is a successor public entity which will carry on some of the functions of the Authority and assume some of its assets, the assets of the Authority shall be allocated

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by the governing board of the Authority between the successor public entity and the parties hereto.
++.21J!e!!!ities. The debts, liabilities and obligations ofthe Authority shall be the debts, liabilities and obligations of the Authority alone, and not of the parties to this Agreement.
g+.22. nutes. The governing board of the Authority may adopt from time to time such rules and regulations for the conduct of its affairs as it deems necessary and appropriate.
++.23. nftctive nate. This agreement and the Authority created under it shall become effective when the governing bodies of all of the parties shall have authorized its execution.
+F.Zl. Amendments. This Agreement may only be amended by the affirmative vote of the governing bodies of all of the parties hereto. 2+.25. l,iberal Const . The provisions of this Agreement shall be liberally construed as necessary or reasonably convenient to achieve the purposes of the Authority.
+926. Liability of Boa .
(a) The members of the Board, officers, and employees of the Authority shall use ordinary care and reasonable diligence in the exercise of their powers, and in the performance of their duties pursuant to this Agreement. They shall not be liable to the parties to this Agreement for of any mistake ofjudgment or other action made, taken, or omitted by them in good faith, nor for any action made, taken, or omitted by any agent, employee, or independent contractor selected with reasonable care, nor for loss incurred through the investment of the Authority's funds, or failure to invest the same. (b) To the extent authorized by California law, no member of the Board, officer, or employee of the Authority shall be responsible for any action made, taken, or omitted, by any other member of the Board, officer, or employee. No member of the Board, officer, or employee of the Authority shall be required to give a bond or other security to guarantee

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the faithful performance of his or her duties pursuant to this Agreement. (c) The funds of the Authority shall be used to defend, indemnifu, and hold harmless the Authority and any member of the Board, officer, or employee of the Authority for actions taken in good faith and within the scope of his or her authority. Nothing herein shall limit the right of the Authority to purchase insurance or to create a self-insurance mechanism to provide coverage for the foregoing indemnity.

29. Notices. Any notices to the parties required by this Agreement shall be delivered or mailed, United States Mail first class, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:

CITY OF ELK GROVE
8380 Laguna Palms Way
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Attn: City Engineer

CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
2729 Prospect Park Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 9567 0
Attn: Public Works Director

CITY OF FOLSOM
50 Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630
Attn: Director of Utilities

CITY OF SACRAMENTO
1395 35th Ave
Sacramento, C495822
Attn: Director, Department of Utilities

COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
827 7th Street, Rm 301
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Director, Department of Water Resources
Notices given under this Agreement shall be deemed to have been received at the earlier of actual receipt, or the second business day following deposit in the United States mail, as required above. Any party may amend its address for notice by notifring the other parties pursuant to this Section.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto execute this Seeen*IbirclAmendment on the date first written above.

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ATTACHMENT 3

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THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CITY OF ELK GROVE, THE CITY OF FOLSOM, THE CITY OF RANCHO

CORDOVAI THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO AND THE COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO

CREATING THE SACRAMENTO CENTRAL GROUNDWATER AUTHORITY
This THIRD Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement ("Second Amendment") is made and entered into this day of 2024, by and between the City of Elk Grove, a municipal corporation, the City of Folsom, a municipal corporation, the City of Rancho Cordova, a municipal corporation, the City of Sacramento, a municipal corporation, and the County of Sacramento, a political subdivision of the State of California.

RECITALS
WHEREAS' each of the parties to this Agreement is a local government entity functioning within the County of Sacramento; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the California Government Code), two or more public agencies may by agreement jointly exercise any power held in common by the agencies entering into such an agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Parties approved and fully executed the FirstAmendment to this Joint Powers Agreement on April 21, 2017 allowing non-elected staff of three Authority member entities to be nominated and appointed as Authority Board members; and WHEREAS, the Parties approved and fully executed the SecondAmendment to this Joint Powers Agreement on July 25,2022 adjusting the boundaries and removing two of the board seats; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to further amend the Joint Powers Agreement to rescind the requirement that the County of Sacramento serve as Treasurer and Controller; remove references to the Central County Groundwater Management Plan and Well Protection Program; and remove the concuffence authority of the Sacramento County Water Agency in appointing the executive director.

WHEREAS, each of the parties hereto has under its police power the authority to regulate groundwater; and
WHEREAS' the parties are cognizant of the process commonly referred to as the Sacramento Area Water Forum (Water Forum) and of the Water Forum Agreement (WFA); and

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WHEREAS, the WFA provided for the creation of a collaborative process composed of stakeholders in the Central Sacramento County Groundwater Basin, then known as the South Basin, but now identified as the Sacramento Valley - SouthAmerican Subbasin (State Department of Water Resources Groundwater Basin ID 5-021.65), also abbreviated herein as SASb, to develop a groundwater management plan (GMP) for the basin and make recommendations on how and by whom the basin should be managed and the GMP implemented; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the WFA, the Sacramento Area Water Forum Successor Effort convened such a collaborative process, known as the Central Sacramento County Groundwater Forum (CSCGF); and
WHEREAS, the CSCGF has completed its work on the GMP and recommended the establishment of a joint powers authority to manage the basin and implement the plan; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto find that it is to their mutual advantage and benefit, and in the public interest, to establish such an authority pursuant to this Agreement in order to implement the GMP developed by the CSCGF; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto find and declare that the conservation of groundwater resources within the SASb for agricultural and municipal and industrial uses is in the public interest and for the common benefit of all water users within the County of Sacramento; and WHEREAS, one of the primary purposes of the joint powers authority established pursuant to this Agreement is to maintain the sustainable yield of the SASb as set forth in the GMP; and
WHEREAS' it is the desire of the parties hereto to use the groundwater management powers which they have in common that are necessary and appropriate to further the purposes for which the joint powers authority is being established; and WHEREAS, to accomplish the above stated goals and purposes, the Sacramento Central GroundwaterAuthority (SCGA) elected, by Resolution 2016-06, to become the Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) pursuant to the Sustainable Groundwater ManagementAct (SGMA) for a portion of the groundwater subbasin overlying the County of Sacramento within

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the SASb and further identified as SCGA GSA, graphically depicted in ExhibitA and incorporated herein,to this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Sacramento Central GroundwaterAuthority, in partnership with five other GSAs, prepared, adopted and submitted a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) to the California Department of Water Resources in compliance with SGMA and the GSP was subsequently approved; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto may amend this Agreement in the future to incorporate changes that may be the result of discussions with other public agencies both inside and outside the County of Sacramento which have a specific and relevant interest in the SASb.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, terms, conditions, and covenants contained herein, the City of Elk Grove, the City of Folsom, the City of Rancho Cordova, and the City of Sacramento and the County of Sacramento hereby agree as follows:

1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated by reference.

2. Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth below unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (a) "Authority" shall mean the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority that is established pursuant to the Joint Powers Act and this Agreement. (b) "Conjunctive use" shall mean the planned management and use of both groundwater and surface water in order to maintain the sustainable yield of the SASb. (c) "SASb" shall mean Sacramento Valley - SouthAmerican Subbasin (State Department of Water Resources Groundwater Basin ID 5-021.65)' (d) "sustainable yield" shall mean the amount of groundwater which can be safely extracted from the SASb on an estimated average annual basis while maintaining groundwater elevations and groundwater quality at acceptable levels as sst forth in the Groundwater Management Plan. Sustainable yield requires a balance between extraction and basin recharge and is expressed as the number of acre feet of groundwater per ysar which can be extracted from the SASb on an average annual basis as set forth in the GMP.

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(e) "Conseryation land owner" shall mean a non-profit land trust holding a fee or easement interest in one thousand five hundred (1500) acres or more of land located within the boundaries of the Authority, as defined in section 4 below. (0 "Annual pumping" for purposes of determining assessments, fees or charges for management and operations of the Authority shall mean the total amount of groundwater produced within the boundaries of the Authority by each retail provider, by agricultural interests, by agricultural-residential groundwater users, by commercial/industrial self supplied groundwater users and by public agency self-supplied groundwater users, for use within the boundaries of the Authority and other areas-approved by the Authority's Board of Directors excluding the first five thousand (5000) acre-feet of groundwater pumping by each such user.
(g) "GMP" means the Central Sacramento Groundwater Management Plan produced by the Central Sacramento County Groundwater Forum and dated February 2006.

3. Purpose. This Agreement is being entered into in order to establish a joint powers authority for the following purposes:
(a) to maintain the long-term sustainable yield of the SASb; (b) to ensure implementation of the Basin Management Objectives that are prescribed by the GMP;
(c) to oversee the operation of any Well Protection Program that may be prescribed by the GMP;
(d) to manage the use of groundwater within the boundaries of the Authority and facilitate implementation of an appropriate conjunctive use progftlm by water purveyors; (e) to coordinate efforts among those entities represented on the governing body of the joint powers authority to devise and implement strategies to safeguard groundwater quality; and
(0 to work collaboratively with other entities, including the Sacramento Groundwater Authority, the Southeast Sacramento County Agriculture Water Authority and other groundwater management authorities that may be formed in the County of

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Sacramento and adjacent political jurisdictions, in order to promote coordination of policies and activities throughout the region.

4. Establishment Of The Authority. There is hereby established pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act a joint powers authority which shall be a public entity separate from the parties to this Agreement. The name of such.entity shall be the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority. The boundaries of the Authority shall be as follows: That portion of the Sacramento Valley SouthAmerican Subbasin (Basin 5-21.65) bounded on the north by the American River; bounded on the south by the Cosumnes River to the intersection with State Highway 99, Grantline Road to the intersection with Jackson Highway, and the southem boundary of Kiefer Landfill; on the west by the Sacramento River and Interstate 5, and on the east by the Sacramento County Urban Services Boundary as further and more precisely depicted in the boundary map, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.

5. Membership Of The Governine Board. The governing body of the Authority shall be a Board of Directors of fourteen (1a) members consisting of the following representatives who shall be appointed in the manner set forth in Section 7 of this Agreement:
(a) An elected member of the governing board or designated employee of each of the following public agencies: the City of Elk Grove, the City of Folsom, the City of Rancho Cordova, the City of Sacramento, the County of Sacramento and the Sacramento Area Sewer District.
(b) An elected member of the governing board or designated employee of the Florin Resource Conservation District/Elk Grove Water District. (c) A member of the board of directors, or designee thereof, of each of the following private water purveyors or investor owned utilities the California-American Water Company, and the Golden State Water Company.
(d) One representative of agricultural interests within the boundaries of the Authority. (e) One representative of agriculture-residential groundwater users within the boundaries of the Authority.
(0 One representative of commercialiindustrial self-supplied groundwater users within the boundaries of the Authority.

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(g) One representative of conservation landowners within the boundaries of the Authority.
(h) One representative of public agencies that are self-supplied groundwater users within the boundaries of the Authority.

6. Adiustment To Composition Of Governing Board. Should circumstances change in the future, any person or entity may petition the parties hereto to amend this Agreement so as to add or delete representatives to the governing board to accurately reflect groundwater production within the boundaries of the Authority.

7. A Of Members Of G Board.
(a) The members of the governing board of the Authority shall be appointed as follows:
(i) The City of Elk Grove representative shall be appointed by the Elk Grove City Council.
(ii) The City of Folsom representative shall be appointed by the Folsom City Council.
(iii) The City of Rancho Cordova representative shall be appointed by the Rancho Cordova CitY Council.
(iv) The City of Sacramento representative shall be appointed by the Sacramento City Council.
(v) The County of Sacramento representative shall be appointed by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors ("Board").
(vi) The Florin Resource Conservation District/Elk Grove Water District representative shall be appointed by the Elk Grove City Council. (vii) The Golden State Water Company representative shall be appointed by the Rancho Cordova CitY Council.
(viii) The California-American Water Company representative shall be appointed by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors.

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(ix) In addition to the representative of the County of Sacramento provided for in Section 7 (a)(v), the following representatives shall be appointed by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors:

1. Agricultural interests. After considering the nomination by the Sacramento County Farm Bureau, as required by sub-section (b) of this Section, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors shall appoint the representative of agricultural interests.

2. Agriculture-residential groundwater users. After considering the nomination by the Vineyard Community Advisory Council in consultation with adjacent Councils within the SASb, as required by sub-section (b) of this Section, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors shall appoint the representative of agriculturali residential groundwater users.

3. Commercialiindustrialself-suppliedgroundwaterusers.After considering the joint nomination by the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and the Building Industry Association in consultation with commercial/industrial self-supplied groundwater users and business organizations that are signatories to the Water Forum Agreement, as required by sub-section (b) of this Section, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors shall appoint the representative of commercial/industrial self-supplied groundwater users.

Conservation landowners. After considering the nomination by conservation landowners holding a fee or easement interest in one thousand five hundred (1500) aues or more within the boundaries of the Authority in consultation with environmental and community organizations that are signatories to the Water Forum Agreement, as required by sub-section (b) of this Section, the 4

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Sacramento County Board of Supervisors shall appoint the representative of conservation land owners.

5. Public agencies that are self-supplied groundwater users. After considering the nomination by the Southgate Recreation and Park District in consultation with other public agencies which are self- supplied groundwater users, as required by sub-section (b) of this Section, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors shall appoint the representative of public agencies that are self-supplied groundwater users.

6. Sacramento Area Sewer District. After considering the nomination by the Sacramento Area Sewer District, as required by sub-section (b) of this Section, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors shall appoint the representative of the Sacramento Area Sewer District.
(b) Prior to the appointment of the representatives of the entities described in subsections (a)(vi) through (a)(ix) above, those entities shall submit a recommended appointment for their respective representatives to the appointing authority identified in subsections (a)(vi) through (a)(ix) of this Section 7. The appointing authority shall give consideration to such recommendations, but shall retain the absolute discretion to appoint any person satisfuing the criteria for appointment set forth in Section 5 of this Agreement.

8. Governins Board Voting Requirements.
(a) Each member of the goveming board of the Authority shall have one vote. With the exception of fiscal items as set forth in subsections (b) and (c) below, an affirmative vote by a majority of all members of the governing board is required to approve any item related to implementation of the Groundwater Management Plan.
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all the members of the governing board that includes affirmative votes by all of the representatives of the Cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento and the County of Sacramento.
(c) Any change in annual contributions necessary to support the work of the Authority as set forth in subsection (d) below, shall require an affirmative vote of ten of the fourteen members of the goveming board that includes affrrmative votes by all of the representatives of the Cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento and the County of Sacramento.
(d) The Authority shall initially be funded as follows:
(i) An annual contribution by the Cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento and the County of Sacramento in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) each. (These entities shall not be required to pay any additional fee or assessment, such as that described in subsection (dxii) below.)
(iD An annual contribution by each of those water purveyors represented on the Governing Board, other than the entities listed in subsection (d)(i) above, that purvey surface water in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000.00).
(iii) An annual contribution by each of those water purveyors represented on the Governing Board, other than the entities listed in subsection (d)(i) above, that utilize groundwater, calculated at the rate of two dollars and seven cents ($2.07) per acre foot of groundwater pumped from the basin, averaged over the three previous years and excluding the first five thousand (5000) acre feet pumped in each of those years. (iv) An annual contribution by agriculture computed at twenty five percent (25%) of the estimated annual pumping (as determined by the Sacramento County Water Agency) at the rate of two dollars and seven cents ($2.07) per acre foot and paid out of SCWA Zone 13 funds.

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(v) An annual contribution by agriculture/residential groundwater users computed at twenty five percent (25%) of the estimated annual pumping (as determined by the Sacramento County Water Agency) at the rate of two dollars and seven cents ($2.07) per acre foot and paid out of SCWA Zone 13 funds.
(vi) All annual funds shall be paid by July 1 of each year, commencing on July 1,2006. The annual fee for the first year after the effective date of this Agreement shall be prorated from the date of the last signatory approval establishing the AuthoritY.
(e) The governing board of the Authority may, at its discretion, adjust the funding contributions set forth in sub-section (d) above, subject to compliance with the voting requirements prescribed in sub-section (c) above. g. Ouorum. A majority of the members of the governing board shall constitute a quonrm for purposes of transacting business, except less than a quorum may vote to adjourn a meeting.

10. Terms Of Office. With the exception of the initial term of the representatives appointed by the County of Sacramento as described in Section 7 (a)(ix), the term of office of each member of the governing board the Authority shall be for a period of four (4) years. For the purpose of providing staggered terms of offrce, the term of the initial representatives appointed by the County of Sacramento as described in Section 7 (a)(ix) shall be for a period of two (2) years.

Thereafter, the term of office of each representative appointed by the County of Sacramento as described in Section 7 (a)(ix) shall be for a period of four (4) years. Each member of the governing board shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing body and may be removed as a member of the governing board by the appointing body at any time. If at any time a vacancy occurs on the governing board, a replacement shall be appointed to fill the unexpired term of the previous representative pursuant to the provisions of Section 7 of this Agreement within ninety (90) days of the date that such position becomes vacant.

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11. Alternates. The City of Elk Grove, the City of Folsom, the City of Rancho Cordova, the City of Sacramento and the County of Sacramento, in addition to their regular appointments, shall appoint one or more persons with the required qualifications to serve as alternate members of the governing board of theAuthority. The other entities desuibed in SectionT (a) (vi) through (a) (ix), which may nominate their respective representatives, may also nominate one or more persons with the required qualifications to serve as alternate members of the governing board of the Authority and such alternates shall be appointed pursuant to the procedure for regular appointments set forth in Section 7(b) of this Agreement. Any such altemates who are appointed as altemates by the appointing authorities specified in Section 7(a)(vi) through (a)(ix) shall be empowered to cast votes in the absence of the regular members or, in the event of a conflict of interest preventing the regular member from voting, to vote because of such a conflict of interest.

12. Organization Of TheAuthoritv. The governing board of the Authority shall elect achair, a vice chair and such other officers as the goveming board shall find appropriate. Such officers shall serve for a term of one (1) year unless sooner terminated at the pleasure of the governing board.

13. Treasu rer. Controller. and Lesal Counsel.
(a) The Board of Directors of the Authority shall appoint a treasurer, controller and fiscal agent, for the Authority, which may be one or more individuals. The controller of the Authority shall cause an independent annual audit of the Authority's finances to be made by a certified public accountant in compliance with Government Code Section 6505. The treasurer of theAuthority shall be the depositor and shall have custody of all money of the Authority from whatever source. The controller of the Authority shall draw warrants to pay demands against the Authority when the demands have been approved by the Authority or by its authorized representative pursuant to any delegation of authority adopted by the Authority. The treasurer and controller shall comply strictly with the

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provisions of statutes relating to their duties found in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code. (b) The governing board of the Authority shall appoint a clerk and legal counsel as it deems appropriate.

14. Executive Director. The governing board of the Authority shall appoint an Executive Director who shall be responsible to the governing board for the proper and efficient administration of the Authority as directed by the governing board pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement or of any ordinance, resolution or order of the governing board. In addition to any other duties which may be assigned, the Executive Director shall have the following authority:
(a) under the policy direction of the governing board, to plan, organize and direct all Authority activities;
(b) to authorize expenditures within the designations and limitations of the budget approved by the governing board;
(c) to make recommendations to and requests of the goveming board concerning any matter which is to be performed, done or carried out by the governing board; (d) to have the authority to appoint, discipline, assign and otherwise supervise and control the activities of any employees or contractors which may be hired or retained by the Authority; and
(e) to have charge of, handle and have access to any property of the Authority.

15. Meetings. The Authority shall provide for regular and special meetings in accordance with the Ralph M. BrownAct (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code) or with any successor provision.

16. Minutes. The clerk appointed by the governing body of the Authority shall cause to be kept minutes of all meetings of the governing board, and shall cause a copy of such minutes to be forwarded to each member of the governing board and to the chief administrative officer of each of the signatory agencies.

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17. Powers Functions.
(a) The Authority shall have no power to regulate land use or to engage in the retail sale of water.
(b) Subject to the limitations set forth in subsection (a), the Authority shall have any and all powers commonly held by the parties hereto necessary or appropriate to regulate groundwater within the boundaries of the Authority including, but not limited to, the following powers:
(D Collect and monitor dataon the extraction of groundwater from, and the quality of groundwater in, the SASb;
(ii) Facilitate any Conjunctive Use program the purpose of which is to maintain the Sustainable yields in the SASb consistent with the GMP; (iiD Distribute water in exchange for ceasing or reducing groundwater extractions;
(iv) Spread, sink and inject water into the SASb;
(v) Store, transport, recapture, recycle, purifr, treat or otherwise manage and control water for the beneficial use of persons and property within the Authority; (vi) Study and plan ways and means to implement any or all of the foregoing powers.
(c) For purposes of exercising the authority set forth in subsection (b), and subject to the limitations set forth in subsection (a), the Authority shall have the following corporate and political powers:
(D To sue and be sued in all actions and proceedings in all courts and tribunals.
(ii) To adopt a seal and alter it at its discretion.
(iii) For the common benefit of the Authority, to store water in underground water basins or reservoirs within and outside the Authority, to appropriate water and acquire water rights within or outside the Authority, to import water into the Authority, and to conserve, or cause the conservation of, water within or outside the Authority.

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To act jointly, or cooperate, with the Federal govemment or any agency thereof, the state, or any county or agency thereof, or any political subdivision or district therein, including flood control districts, private and public corporations, and any person, so that the powers of the Authority may be fully and economically exercised.

To cause taxes, assessments, fees or charges to be levied in accordance with applicable State law, and in a manner consistent with the GMP to accomplish the purposes of the Authority.

To require the permitting of groundwater extraction facilities within the boundaries of the Authority, to maintain a record of extraction with respect to any such facilities, and to require the installation of meters on groundwater extraction facilities for the purpose of determining the amount of groundwater being extracted from the SASb.

To make contracts, employ labor and to do all acts necessary for the full exercise of the Authority's powers.

To carry on technical and other investigations of all kinds necessary to further the purposes of the Authority.

To fix rates at which water acquired by the Authority shall be sold for replenishment purposes, and to establish different rates for different classes of service or conditions of service, provided that the rates shall be uniform for like classes and conditions of service.

To participate in any contract under which producers may voluntarily agree to use surface water in lieu of groundwater, and to that end the Authority may become aparty to the contract and pay from Authority funds that portion of the cost of the surface water as will encourage the purchase and use of that water in lieu of pumping so long as persons or property within the boundaries of the Authority are directly or indirectly benefitted by the resulting replenishment of the SASb.

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(xi) To apply for, accept and receive state, federal or local licenses, permits, grants, loans or other aid from any agency of the United States, the State of
California, or other public or private entity necessary or appropriate for the Authority's full exercise of its powers.

18. Budsets. Within ninety (90) days after the first meeting of the governing board of the Authority, and thereafter prior to the commencement of each fiscal year (defined as July I through June 30), the goveming board shall adopt a budget for the Authority for the ensuing fiscal year.

19. Termination. This Agreement shall remain in effect until terminated by one of the parties hereto pursuant to this section. This Agreement may be terminated by any of the parties hereto at arry time and for any reason by providing ninety (90) days written notice of termination to the other parties.

20. Disposition Of AuthoritvAssets Upon Termination.
(a) In the event of the termination of the Authority where there will be a successor public entity which will carry on the functions of the Authority and assume its assets, the assets of the Authority shall be transferred to the successor public entity. (b) If there is no successor public entity which will carry on the functions of the Authority and assume its assets, the assets shall be returned to the parties hereto in proportion to the contribution of each party during the term of this Agreement. (c) If there is a successor public entity which will carry on some of the functions of the Authorrty and assume some of its assets, the assets of the Authority shall be allocated by the governing board of the Authority between the successor public entity and the parties hereto.

21. Liabilities. The debts, liabilities and obligations of the Authority shall be the debts, liabilities and obligations of the Authority alone, and not of the parties to this Agreement.

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22. Rules. The governing board of the Authority may adopt from time to time such rules and regulations for the conduct of its aflairs as it deems necessary and appropriate.

23. Effective Date. This agreement and the Authority created under it shall become effective when the governing bodies of all of the parties shall have authorized its execution.

24. Amendments. This Agreement may only be amended by
the affirmative vote of the governing bodies of all of the parties hereto.

25. Liberal Construction. The provisions of this Agreement shall be tiberally construed as necessary or reasonably convenient to achieve the purposes of the Authority.

26. Liability of Board. Officers and Emplovees.
(a) The members of the Board, officers, and employees of the Authority shall use ordinary care and reasonable diligence in the exercise of their powers, and in the performance of their duties pursuant to this Agreement. They shall not be liable to the parties to this Agreement for of any mistake ofjudgment or other action made, taken, or omitted by them in good faith, nor for any action made, taken, or omitted by any agent, employee, or independent contractor selected with reasonable care, nor for loss incurred through the investment of the Authority's funds, or failure to invest the same. (b) To the extent authorized by California law, no member of the Board, officer, or employee of the Authority shall be responsible for any action made, taken, or omitted, by any other member of the Board, officer, or employee. No member of the Board, officer, or employee of the Authority shall be required to give a bond or other security to guarantee the faithful performance of his or her duties pursuant to this Agreement. (c) The funds of the Authority shall be used to defend, indemni$, and hold harmless the Authority and any member of the Board, officer, or employee of the Authority for actions taken in good faith and within the scope of his or her authority. Nothing herein shall limit the right of the Authority to purchase insurance or to create a self-insurance mechanism to provide coverage for the foregoing indemnity.

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29. Notices. Any notices to the parties required by this Agreement shall be delivered or mailed, United States Mail first class, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:

CITY OF ELK GROVE
8380 Laguna Palms Way
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Attn: City Engineer

CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
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CITY OF FOLSOM
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Folsom, CA 95630
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SUBJECT: Resolution No. I 1292 - A Resolution Approving the River District Vision Plan and Determination that the Proposed Vision Plan is Statutorily Exempt from CEQA
F'ROM: Community Development Department

RECOMMENDATION / CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 1 1292 - A Resolution Approving the River District Vision Plan and Determination that the Proposed Vision Plan is Statutorily Exempt from CEQA.

Staff further recommends City Council approval of the River District Vision Plan dated September 12,2024 with the addition of three final revisions unanimously recommended by the River District Citizens Advisory Committee as follows:
l. Revise the River District Proiect Summary chart on pages 86-87 as follows:
o Modit' the l lth row - "Recreation/Access to include: Improve access to Willow Creek. parking lot and amenities."
o Add a row (l2th)" V Plan Goal - "Recreation/Access to Imorove access to Black Miners hoaf storase and emersencv chins facilities."

2. Add a bullet on oase - under Section C.i. Potential River District Prosrams and Measures as follows:
o "Coordinate with State Parks to provide improvements to boat launching facilities at Black Miners Bar. including boat storage and emergency launching facilities." J. Revise Plannins Princinle 2 in all nlaces to read:
a "Promote a "walkable cit)"' including place-making. increasing safety. and ease of access for oedestrians. and vehicles."
Staff also recommends the City Council approve the Planning Commission's recommendation to include the memorandum from EPS (Attachment 4) regarding the Traders Lane Concept Plan General Fund Revenue Estimate in the River District Vision Plan Appendix for future reference. 1

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BACKGROUND / ISSUE
The Folsom 2035 General Plan calls for the preparation of a River District Master Plan to increase access to the riverfront as a more integral part of the City and to create the plan by engaging the community, stakeholders, and federal, state and regional land management agencies in establishing a vision for Folsom's River District.

The large scale of the River District (see Attachment2 - Vicinity Map), multitude of sensitive resources, historical context and volume of opportunities, ideas and concerns expressed by the public and the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) made it difficult to fulfill the content ixpectations of a master plan within the project budget and timeframe. Further, master plans do noi huu" a specific and consistent content requirement, nor are they identified as an enforceable planning document like a General Plan, Specific Plan or Zoning Code. As such, the CAC strongly recommended that the document be retitled as the River District Vision Plan. The CAC's view is that the name change also changes the expectations of the reader and more accurately describes the plan contents and purpose.

The purpose of the plan is to establish a vision and identiff priorities for future community improvements; identiff guiding principles for future project proposals; illustrate conceptual solutions; and, to identiff implementation steps. Many additional planning steps are expected in the future, including feasibility studies, project-specific development plans and appropriate environmental impact analysis.

The River District Vision Plan does not propose specific projects, nor does it rezone any land within the city. No specific project proposals arepartof the plan. "Key sites" have been prioritized for illustration, and through robust public engagement additional important River District concepts have been identified such as access improvements, trail connections, way-finding, and environmental, historical and cultural resource interpretation opportunities. The preparation of the River District Vision Plan is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15262 - Feasibility and Planning Studies. The River District Vision Plan will serve to guide future implementation steps and proposals. In addition, those proposals will be subject to compliance with the City's General Plan, Zoning Code, and subject to full environmental review in accordance with CEQA. The River District Vision Plan (Public Draft dated September 12,2024) is included with this staff report as Attachment 3 and is also available on the city's website.

POLICY / RULE
The River District Vision Plan is consistent with the City's 2035 General Plan based on the goals, policies, and implementation measures listed below.
o Goal LU 5.1 Support the appropriate enhancement of Folsom's riverfront areas for current and future residents in order to increase public access, recreational opportunities, and economic development in consultation with federal, state, and regional public land management agencies.
o LU 5.1.1 Vision for the Ri District: Engage the community, stakeholders, and federal, state, and regional land management agencies in establishing a vision for Folsom's River District.
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o LU 5.1 .2 River District Master Plan: Consider the preparation of a River District Master Plan for Folsom's riverfront area, that is based on widespread community engagement as well as coordination with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, California Department of Parks and Recreation, and Sacramento County Regional Parks Department.
o LU 5.1.3 Lake Natoma with Compatible Recreation Uses: Enhance the role of Lake Natoma as a place to recreate and an amenity for Folsom residents, and elevate Lake Natoma's role in supporting local and regional business and commerce, including tourism, recreation and leisure, while maintaining compatibility with the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area General Plan. Invest in strategically-located sites along the length of Lake Natoma for a diverse mix of passive and active recreation and tourism activities that are compatible with nearby land uses, historically and culturally important sites, significant habitat areas, restoration sites, and native fish and wildlife usage.
o LU 5. 1 .4 Honor Folsom's Heritage: The River District Master Plan should include a means of honoring and interpreting Folsom's heritage within the Historic District.

The Implementation section of the 2035 General Plan includes Program LU-5, which states the City shall:
o Prepare a River District Master Plan for Folsom's riverfront areathat is based on widespread community engagement as well as coordination with the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

Furthermore, that section also states that "The City has adopted many master plans, strategies, and programs focusing City attention on various types of City services and facilities, development, or geographic areas. These are prepared to provide more specific direction for City decision-makers, staff, and the public on how the General Plan will be implemented. They are not elements or components of the General Plan." The River District Vision Plan fits within this framework as well.

ANALYSIS
The River District planning area is vast, including more than six miles of the American River and Lake Natoma through the city. The district includes federal, state, city and private lands between the river and Folsom-Auburn Road and Greenback Lane on the north side, and Folsom Boulevard on the south side. The California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) manages more thanT5Vo of the land within the district. The federal Bureau of Reclamation owns the majority of this area, but State Parks has acquired key parcels to increase and enhance the Lake Natoma Unit.

City-owned and privately owned parcels make up the balance of ownership within the district.

Recreation is the main attraction of the River District. Whether it's cycling, walkingirunning, paddle sports, picnicking, or cultural, history and nature appreciation, the river and lake are the centerpiece of these recreational pursuits. Demand both locally and regionally is high and expected to increase in the future, driving the tkee primary objectives of the General Plan:
o Increase public access
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o Increase recreation opportunltles
o Increase economic growth
Other General Plan principles are relevant to River District planning efforts and are integrated into the vision plan including:
o Provide City gateway enhancements
o Commit to high-quality design
o Enhance Folsom's heritage
o Celebrate and protect environmental, cultural, and historical resources The River District is envisioned to become a focal point of activity that attracts residents and visitors to enjoy its many amenities and its unique, natural, and historic small-town feel. The River District Vision Plan was shaped to align with the community values that emerged from public outreach. This plan aims to provide specific guidance and direction for implementing increased opportunities for recreation and access, economic growth, and celebration of the area's cultural, historic, and environmental resources.

Public engagement in the planning process began with the 24-member city council-appointed Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). Twelve members were selected from various community stakeholder organizations including State Parks, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Shingle Springs Rancheria of the Miwok Indians. Another 12 members were selected from Folsom residents at-large. The CAC met 14 times from August2023 through September 2024.

Other opportunities for public engagement included:
o River District email information list: 180+ addresses o River District webpage on city website
o River District articles in the city's print and e-newsletters o Social Pinpoint website active: 8 weeks (geo-located comments) o Individual particiPants: 300+
o Comments onmaP:526
o Questionnaire responses: 165
o Community Open House, June 6,2024
o Joint Commission Workshop, July 30,2024
o Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, October l'2024 o Historic District Commission, October 2,2024
o Planning Commission, October 16,2024
The planning process revealed substantial community interest in protection and enhancement of River District cultural and environmental resources. Native American tribes consider virtually all lands within the district as an ecological and cultural landscape. It is a place of tremendous importance to the tribal members that still live within the Folsom areaand community. In response to this interest and understanding, conservation, protection, education and interpretation became important long-term program objectives to be woven into district improvements. The process also revealed tremendous opportunities to enhance recreation activities, trail connections, park 4 Page 578
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improvements, partnership opportunities with State Parks and the local tribes, including several sites with economic development potential.

Because of the sheer scale of the River District, it was important to establish consistent planning principles applicable to both the featured site concepts, and the secondary opportunities and program ideas. The Vision Plan (see Attachment 3) incorporates five primary planning principles which apply districtwide and are fundamental to realization of the goals for the River District. o PRINCIPLE 1-Engage in early consultation and partnerships with State Parks and Native American tribes where appropriate.
o PRINCIPLE 2-Prcmote a "walkable city" by increasing safety and ease of access for pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles.
o PRINCIPLE 3- Create connections for increased recreational or economic opportunities.
o PRINCIPLE 4- Celebrate, educate, and conserve the City's historical, cultural, and environmental resources where appropriate.
o PRINCIPLE 5 - Commit to "best in class" efforts to inspire residents and visitors as projects and programs are implemented.

The CAC worked with the project team to identiff aprioritized list of key sites to focus on conceptual and illustrative designs in more detail and demonstrate execution of the planning principles. The final key sites were chosen because they met one or more of the City's goals for this plan (improving access to the water, enhancing recreational opportunities, and/or stimulating economic growth). Additionally, the sites were considered to fit into one or more of the following set of criteria:
o Feasibility - Sites that had a more realistic chance of being improved were prioritized. That included property in public ownership (preferably the City of Folsom).
o Environmental constraints - Areas that apreliminary environmental assessment determined to be the least sensitive were prioritized. It is acknowledged that there are many sensitive environmental and cultural factors along the river corridor and that any specific project will require further analysis pursuant to CEQA. o Communily interest -Eachkey site selected received strong interest during the community engagement process and was supported by the CAC' Although not a specific consideration, the key sites represent a variety of different project types within the River District, including urban, natural, recreational, and commercial uses.

The Key Sites and features of the plan include:

1. Canal Trail and Bridge

2. Rodeo Park

3. River Promenade
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4. Trader's Lane

5. City Corporation Yard
The result and potential of these conceptual project illustrative drawings is to create an expanded pedestrian network. The system and connections made and enhanced within the Historic District will extend from the City Corporation Yard on the west to the Canal Trail and Bridge more than a mile away upriver. The concepts also serve to activate Leidesdorff Street and Trader's Lane so the Historic District experience becomes far more than just Sutter Street. Numerous new opportunities and experiences to connect with the river and lake can be created, along with new opportunities for unique economic development to support current market and tourism interests.

Due to the general and conceptual nature of the vision plan, a detailed economic analysis is not provided. However, market opportunities and discussion of positive influences on tourism and the existing business climate are included. Similarly, vatious implementation strategies and measures are suggested to initiate community enhancement projects and public lprivate development opportunities. Ultimately, these are policy decisions that must be directed by future city council actions.

Committee and Commission Review and Actions
The River District Vision Plan was unanimously recommended for approval by the Citizens Advisory Committee at its September 18, 2024 meeting (13-0-1, 10 absent, with the lone abstention being the State Parks committee representative) with the following recommended changes:

1. Revise the River District Proiect chart on oases 86-8 7 as follows o the 1lth
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. Add a row f12th). Vision Plan Goal - s to include: Im access to Black Bar- boat storase emersencv facilities."

2. Addabulleton oase 88. under C.i. Potential Ri District Prosrams Measures as follows:
a. "Coordinate with State Parks to orovide ts to boat launchins ties at Black Miners Bar. including boat storage and emergensy launching facilities."

3. Revise Guiding Plannine Principle 2 in all places to read:
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access for pedestrians. bicyclists and vehicles."
At its meeting on October 1,2024,the Parks and Recreation Commission forwarded a unanimous recommendation for approval (5-0,2 absent) to the City Council.

At its meeting on October 2, 2024, the Historic District Commission forwarded a unanimous recommendation for approval (5-0, 2 absent) to the City Council.

At its meeting on October 16, 2024, the Planning Commission forwarded a unanimous recommendation for approval (4-0, 3 absent) to the City Council inclusive of adding the 6 Page 580
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memorandum from EPS (see Attachment 4) regarding the Traders Lane Concept Plan General Fund Revenue Estimate to the River District Vision Plan Appendix for future reference.

Public Comments
Staff received a variety of public comments throughout the planning process. A11 relevant and material comments received are posted on the River District webpage. Staff received one additional piece of written correspondence during the commission review process. That letter from CA State Parks is included as Attachment 5.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Staff has determined that the project qualifies for a Statutory Exemption in accordance with Section 15262- Feasibility and Planning Studies of the CEQA Guidelines. A CEQA Exemption Memorandum has been prepared by Ascent Environmental and is included in Attachment 6.

FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the River District Vision Plan does not in itself create any fiscal impact; however, serreral future actions and implementation steps are recommended which will individually and cumulatively have future fiscal impacts. These impacts will include both costs and expenditures for project and program implementation, as well as revenue to the city from increased tourism, retail spending, and property taxes. All future programs and projects will be evaluated for short and long-term fiscal impacts as part of the public evaluation and approval process.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. I 1292 - A Resolution Approving the River District Vision Plan and Determination that the Proposed Vision Plan is Statutorily Exempt from CEQA

2. Vicinity Map

3. River District Vision Plan, dated September 12,2024

4. Traders Lane Concept Plan General Fund Revenue Estimate - provided by EPS

5. Comment letter from State Parks

6. CEQA Exemption Memorandum - provided by Ascent Environmental Submitted,

PAM JOHNS
Community Development Director
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ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. 11292

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RESOLUTION NO. II292

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RIVER DISTRICT VISION PLAN AND

DETERMINATION THAT THE PROPOSED VISION PLAN IS STATUTORILY

EXEMPT FROM CEQA
WHEREAS, the 2035 Folsom General Plan contains a specific goal and corresponding objectives providing for the preparation of a River District Master Plan; and, WHEREAS, the River District Vision Plan planning process included robust community engagement inclusive of 20+ public meetings, print and digital information and notifications, online public comments and mapping; and,
WHEREAS, the River District Citizens Advisory Committee recontmended renaming the project to the River District Vision Plan due to the large scale of the district, multitude of sensitive resources, historical context and volume of opportunities, ideas and concems expressed by the public; and,
WHEREAS, the project is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan particularly land use Goal LU 5.1 that supports the appropriate enhancement of Folsom's riverfront areas for current and future residents in order to increase public access, recreational opportunities, and economic development in consultation with federal, state, and regional public land management agencies; and,
WHEREAS, the project also furthers the General Plan's vision and guiding principles including those that enhance gateways into Folsom and enhance Folsom's heritage; and, WHEREAS, the River District Citizens Advisory Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission, Historic District Commission, and Planning Commission each considered the River District Vision Plan and each forwarded a unanimous recommendation to the City Council to approve the plan with the recornmendations for changes outlined in the staff report; and, WHEREAS, the River District Vision Plan is statutorily exempt from further environmental review in accordance with Section 15262 - Feasibility and Planning Studies of the CEQA Guidelines.

NOW, THEREFORE' BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Folsom hereby approves the River District Vision Plan dated September 12,2024; and, pASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of November 2024, by the following roll-call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

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Michael D. Kozlowski, MAYOR
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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Mike Kozlowski, Mayor
Sarah Aquin o, Vi ce M ayor
YK Chalamcherla
Rosario Rodriguez
Anna Rohrbough

CITY STAFF
Elaine Andersen, City Manager
Famela Johns, Community Development Director
Desmond l%rrington, Planning M anager
Robert Goss, Prqect Manager

CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COM M ITTEE
John Lane, Chair - At-Large
Jim Lofgren,Vice Chair - At-Large
Lynne Bailey - At-Large
Jennifer Cabrera - At-Large
Bruce Cline - Friends of Folsom Parkways
Claudia Cummings - River District Organizing Committee
Brian Dulgar - CSUS Aquatic Center
Pat Flynn - At-Large
Joe Gagliardi- Choose Folsom
Deborah Grassl - Friends of Folsom Preservation
Rita Mukherjee-Hoffstadt - Folsom History
Karen Holmes - Folsom Historic District Association
Lisa Horton - At-Large
Will Kempton - River District Organizing Committee
Jennifer Lane - At-Large
Barbara Leary - At-Large
Krystal Moreno - Shingle Spdngs Band of Miwok Indians
Scoft Muldavin - At-Large
Brian Murch - At-Large
Michael Reynolds - Historic Folsom Residents As sociation Edward Roza - IJS Bureau of Reclamation
Devin Swartwood - California State Parks
Crystal Tobias - At-Large
Srinivas Ya na Pafti - At-La rg e

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I ntroduction and Project Overview..'
Opportun ities and Constraints
Design Concepts for Key Sites

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure '1 . River District Vision Plan Area
Figure 2. City and State ownership within the River District.......'..........'.

Figure 3. Primary recreational areas within the River District Figure 4. Online community input topics
Figure 5. Environmental Opportunities and Constraints, Northern Segment Figure 6. Environmental Opportunities and Constraints, Central Segment......

Figure 7. Environmental Opportunities and Constraints, Southern Segment Figure 8. Potential future bicycle/pedestrian overpass.'....

Figure 9. The five key sites and linkages.....'.

Figure 1 0. Schematic diagram of trail loop and new bridge Figure'l 1. Potential locationforbridgebasedonaccessibilityandconstructionfeasibility.......

Figure 12. Rodeo Park Conceptual Plan, Phase 'l
Figure 13. Rodeo Park Conceptual Plan, Phase 2..,....

Figure 14. Rodeo Park Conceptual Plan, Phase 3.......

Figure 15. Passive park at end of River Promenade .."..

Figure 'l 6. Before and after view of River Promenade concept Figure 1 7. Concept to redevelop Traders Lane parking 1ot..........'."..

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Folsom River DistrictVision Plan
Chapter I

INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT OVERVIEW
This chapter contains a brief introduction to the project, describes the existing ownership and operations of the River District Area, and provides the vision and goals for this Vision Plan.

A. PLANNING PROCESS AND PURPOSE
Like the development patterns of many towns along rivers, mining and industrial uses were located along the waterways, while residential and commercial development often occurred away {rom these areas. Historically, the American River in Folsom played a vital role in the lives of several Native American communities and served various industrial uses during and afterthe Gold Rush, notably including the generation of electricity.

As a result, the City developed with little regard forthe river's exceptional scenic and recreationalvalue, similar to many other examples around the country. Today, many towns along riverways are rehabilitating their water .orrs"i and repu rposing these public spaces to enjoy the many opportunities these natural environments can provide. With this Vision Plan, the City of Folsom aims to do just that - to reconnect the community to the river.

The purpose of this Vision Plan is to establish an achievable vision, shape future growth, and implement an achievable action plan for the City of Folsom while preserving the natural areas. The Vision Plan provides a framework for implementation with key site design concepts to inspire future private redevelopment and incentivize public improvements that reflect the community's values and vision {or the River District' Additionally, it documents many other areas of interest for future analysis and consideration for improvements, both programmatic and physical, to the River District area.

The project team and the City o{ Folsom proactively engaged with State Parks and local Native American tribes during ih" Vition Plan process in good faith and respect to better understand our shared goals and values for the Riier District and achieve a partnership and worktogetherto achieve mutual shared interests and benefits for this special place.

The River District Vision Plan (Vision Plan) is a companion document to, and must be consistent with, the 2035 General Plan. The Vision Plan outlines the City's aspirations for the future of the River District with guiding principles, key concepts, and future action ideas. Subsequent projects and improvements within the River birtri.t do not require strict compliance with the Vision Plan. Rather, the Vision Plan will help guide future projects, priorities, and decisions consistent with other City policies, ordinances, adopted plan6, and required proced u res.

B. PROJECT AREA DESCRIPTION
The Folsom River District area is located east of Sacramento within the City of Folsorn. The boundary includes a portion of the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (SRA), lands around the Lake Natoma reservoir, and includes numerous landmarks and destinations. The project area features more than six miles of the American River and Lake Natoma within the City of Folsom.

Regional access to the River District is primarily from Highway 50, with Folsom Boulevard/Folsom-Auburn Roid being the primary local roadway connector. There are multiple bicycle and pedestrian trail connections and public transit services linking to the River District area. Some of the trails within the River District are part of much larger trail systems, ,r.h-u, the Jedediah Smith National Recreation Trail, Johnny Cash Trail, American River Trail, *d tn" Pioneer Express Trail. The Sacramento Regional Transit (SACRT) connects the River District to Downtown Sacramento with the Light Rail 'Gold Line' and has three transit stops in the Vision Plan area:

Historic Folsom Station, Glenn Station, and lron Point Station. The River District also contains urban residential areas, a core business district, and restaurant and entertainment options. Refer to Figure 1 for a map of the Vision Plan area.
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Chapter '1 - Introduction and Project Overview
For planning purposes, the River District
Vision Plan area has been divided into
three segments:
o Northern Segment - Generally
located from Folsom Lake Crossing to
the Rainbow Bridge (Greenback Lane)'
The Northern Segment contains several
key visitor destinations such as City Hall,
the public library, Folsom City Park,
Rodeo Park, the Zoo SanctuarY, and
portions of the popular Johnny Cash
Trail. Much o{the Northern Segment has
a natural feel, with some single-family
residential areas and civic/commercial
zones along East Natoma Street. Much
of the Northern Segment is owned bY
the Bureau of Reclamation and operated
by the California Department of Parks
and Recreation (State Parks), and it
contains the CDCR (prison property) on
the northeastern edge. This segment
also features two landmark bridges over The northern plan segment looking towards Lake Natoma which add to the visual Folsom Dam and Folsom Prison character and aesthetic interest of the
area, the iconic Rainbow Bridge and
the historic Truss Bridge, which serve
pedestrians and non-mitorized vehicle users. There are trails running parallel to the river on both sides that offer a variety of vantage points o{ the water: the American River Bikeway on the north side and the Canal Trail on the south. The Cana'l Trail follows the historic decommissioned canal that supplied water to the Powerhouse downstream, and numerous relics of that hydroelectric system remain. o Central Segment - Generally
located from the Rainbow Bridge to
Parkshore Drive. This area includes
Folsom's Historic District, the City
Corporation Yard, the Powerhouse
State Historic Park, and Black Miners
Bar. The Central Segment is the most
densely developed portion of the Vision
Plan area, with a variety of public and
private uses including commercial,
residential, and industrial uses' The
Central Segment also includes the
Historic Folsom and Glenn Station light
rail stations. Formalized access to the
water in this area is available in several
places: Black Miners Bar on the north
side has a boat launch accessible by
vehicles, and various pedestrian access
points exist on the south side including
below the Folsom Boulevard Bridge
(Lake Natoma Crossing) and the south
end of the Corporation Yard. Pathways
along the south shoreline exist, but
currently end at the Powerhouse SHP
The central plan segment includes the Corporation
Yard (foreground) and the Historic District
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property line. A City-owned parcel at
Folsom Junction commonly referred to
as the "Wye Property" is adjacent to, but
outside the River District boundary, and
was discussed as a potential addition
to the boundary. This action could
be considered in the future (refer to
Chapter 4 for additional information).
. Southern Segment - Generally
located from the Lake ForestTech Center
to the Alder Creek area near Highway
50 and serves as the entrance to the
River District for visitors approaching
from the south. The Southern Segment
is bounded by Folsom Boulevard in
the south, and it includes the Willow
Creek Recreation Area, Folsom Auto
Mall, and the lron Point Station light rail
station. The existing Jedediah Smith
Memorial trail follows the shoreline and
offers excellent vistas of the lake and
features many spectating opportunities
for paddling activities and events. An
interesting -ity-owned property known as the Natoma Ground Sluice Diggings, which features remnant evidencetf historic mining teihniques, is adjacent to the River District area. The Natoma Ground Sluice Diggings area was discussed as a potential addition to the River District boundary, and this action could be considered in the future (refer to Chapter 4 for additional information).

C. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The Folsom River District is a special place which contains myriad opportunities to enjoy nature and scenic vistas, celebrate a diverse blend of cultures and social history, and appreciate engineering ingenuity. Tfre River District area contains a unique blend of public and private land ownership, is surrounded by beautiful open space rich in cultural history, and contains recreational, residential, commercial, and office uses.The non- recreaiional uses located directly adjacent to the River District are generally associated with Nimbus Dam and are related to the operation of Folsom Lake for flood control, water supply, and/or power generation.

Federal and State Operations
Multiple state and federal agencies are involved in operations within the River District, and it is essential to recognize the many important roles of the jurisdictions and agencies with regulatory responsibilities when planning for improvements within the River District area. Cooperation with state/ federal agencies will be required for future projects proposed cooperatively on state/federal lands to ensure consistency with agency plans, goals, and objectives.

The project team met with State Parks in the early stages of the project to discuss the vision for the Rivei District and to better understand the parameters and policies in place for future improvements within State boundaries. Refer to Chapter 2, Section C for more information.

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' Below is a brief description of the primary federal and state agencies that have jurisdiction within the River District area:
. U,S. Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) - The Bureau's primary function is to provide flood control, water supply and power generation via the reservoirs, but it also allows for public access and recreation.
o Army Corp of Engineers (ACOE)-The Army is involved in the dams and reservoirs within the River District, and the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) actively manages their transmission lines and rights-of-way throughout the District.
. State of California (State) - Much of the State-owned lands around Lake Natoma are operated by the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) and this includes the Folsom powerhouse State Historic Park. The California State University Aquatic Center and State Prison are also State-owned and located adjacenttothe boundary of the River District area.Additionally, California's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation owns a small amount of land north of Rodeo Park between State Parks'land and the river. Referto Chapter 2lor a list of potential opportunities on federal and state lands.

City Jurisdiction and lnterface Foints
The City of Folsom is another owner of a significant percentage of land within the River District boundary. City jurisdiction includes public streets, bridges, and adjacent right-of-way and easements' ln addition, the City owns and operates several miles of Class I multi-use trails and Class ll bike lanes which link with trail systems in adjacent neighborhoods and communities throughout the River District area.

Key areas under City jurisdiction within the River District include:
. City Hall Complex - Folsom City Hall is located on Natoma Street and Stafford Street, and it is part of i large area of City-owned properties which collectively contain the Public Library, Community Center, Senior and Arts Center, Zoo Sanctuary, Folsom City Park,'and Rodeo Park. The Johnny Cash Trail runs through the northern portion of the complex. r Historic District-Within the River District, Folsom's Historic District is generally located from Sutter Street to the south and extends to Leidesdorff Street to the north, and it runs west to east from Reading Street to Scott Street. The Historic District contains residential, dining, and shopping ur"ut, Jnd there is an existing City-owned parking structure located at the corner of Reading Street and Leidesdorff Street.

The Historic District provides for a variety of seasonal activities and events throughout the year and contains a pedestrian promenade on the 700 block of Sutter Street, as well as a central Public Plaza with the l-ristoric railroad turntable which is utilized for public events such as Farmers Market on Saturdays. Several of the buildings within the Historic District are architecturally significant and contributetothe authenticity of the City's rich history and reflectthe unique charm and character of Folsom.
. The City owns property known as Trader's Lane that currently serves as a surface public parking lot for approximately 'l 25 cars. The City also owns a few other smaller parcels within the Historic District area.
. City Corporation Yard - The Corporation Yard is an approximately 16-acre area located between La[e Natoma and Forrest Street, generally between Young Wo Circle and Burnett Street. lt is currently used bythe City of Folsom for offices, storage, maintenance, and parking of theirfleet vehicles.

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iii. Primary Recreation Areas
Folsom Lake SRA is one o{ the most popular parks in California, and about B5o/o of visits to the lake are for recreational activities, During the warm times of the year, the River District experiences an influx of visitors and local community members seeking the enjoyment of outdoor spaces. The popularity is largely due to the easy access and proximity to Sacramento. As the regional urban areas continue to become denser, the need for preserving outdoor activities in natural areas becomes more important and increased use of the River District is anticipated in the future.

The natural areas of Lake Natoma are ideal for many recreational opportunities ranging from non- motorized boating, swimming, camping, picnicking, walking, biking, and nature/history/culture appreciation. The River District provides ample opportunities for all ages and abilities to explore nature and is a valuable escape from the surrounding suburban areas.The picturesque shoreline offers multiple views across Lake Natoma and there are many opportunities for recreational activities and exercise. There are three existing major recreational areas in the River District area, and they are all operated by State Parks:
. Black Miners BarArea - includes public parking, boat ramp, paddle board rentals, day use, public restrooms, and grouP camPing'
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The River District area has a history spanning more than 4,000 years, rich with Native American activity, mining, early settlement, a global cultural migration during the Gold Rush, the railroad, the Pony Express, and hydroilectric power generation, all with one connecting tissue - the river. The River District contains a diverse und lurg. number of historic resources and archaeological sites, and there are several prehistoric resources that illustrate Native American life. Additionally, there are remains of past mining activities which occurred during the Gold Rush when speculators flocked to tlre area. Many ethnic groups were pioneers during the Gold Rush, and they contributed to the development of mining settlements along the river shores.

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The reservoirs were created in the 1950s by damming the American River as part of the Central Valley Water project, and there are several remaining elements which relate to hydropower and historic use of water ,.rorr."r. The Folsom Powerhouse, no* i State Historic Park (SHP), is one of the oldest hydroelectric facilities in the world and was the first in the world to transmit high-voltage alternative current over a long-distance.

The SHp contains portions of the original powerhouse and associated buildings, and a segment of the historic canal that once carried water to the powerhouse building' E. COMMUNIry OUTREACH OVERVIEW
Engagement with the Folsom community was essential to the success of the River District Vision Plan.

Cornmunity input combined with deeper insights and guidance from the Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) was the foundation for the vision and key concepts outlined in this Vision Plan' The CAC oversaw and guided the creation of this Vision Plan and was dedicated to tackling the River District's complex challenges wliile embracing its numerous opportunities. The CAC consisted of 24 members, with 12 stakeholder gro;p representatiu"s und 12 at-large members, all of which were appointed by the City Council.

These memb]ers iepresent a wide range of interests and backgrounds, reflecting much of the River District's recreational, environmental, business, and community interests. Over the course of 14 meetings, the CAC influenced and informed most of the design and
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F. VISION AND GOALS
City of Folsom General Plan Goals
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The River District is included within the Land Use Element o{ Folsom's 2035 General Plan, which states that there is an opportunity to make the river a more integral part of the community by increasing attention and access. The goals for the Vision Plan from the General Plan are important building blocks of future growth, uses, and activities within the River District Vision Plan area, and aim to:
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. Celebrate and protect environmental, cultural, and historical resources ii. Creating a Msion for the River District
The River District is envisioned to become a focal point of activity that attracts residents and visitors to enjoy its many amenities and its unique, natural, and historic small-town feel. The plan seeks to build-upon the unique elements that make Folsom special, such as the relationship of the historical town to the river and the extensive existing trail system, to develop a more walkable City with distinct placemaking elements for residents and visitors. The River District Vision Plan's vision was shaped to align with the community values that emerged from public outreach. This plan aims to provide specific gridun." and direction for implementing increased opportunities for recreation and access, economic growth, and celebration of the area's cultural, historic, and environmental resources.

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r Create a unique destination with improved wayfinding and access, to protect and preserve the aesthetic, environmental, historical and cultural qualities of the River District while enhancing the uses for residents and visitors, and to achieve a harmonious balance of collective interests {or the River District area. o Stimulate and guide future land use decisions, enhance tourism, foster economic growth, and create an inspiring vision of recreation opportunities and increased access, use, and appreciation of the River District area. r Activate the City's waterfront opportunity sites for recreation and economic arowth through strategic partnerships and land use opportunities and inspire innovative urban and community design ideas and solutions.
. Provide a wider variety of entertainment, shopping, recreational, and dining opportunities to enliven the River District with people of all ages and backgrounds. . Create a family-{riendly, pedestrian-oriented district with safe, walkable, and a6ractive streets and trails with vibrant public places to gather, play, relax, and attend events.

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The following recommendations are a summary of the future action items within the River District, and they are listed by priority (refer to Chapter 4 for more information):
. Recommendation 1: lmplement the Key Site Concept Plans to achieve the vision and planning principles for the River District and help to spur reinvestment in the River District (refer to Chapter 3)
. Recommendation 2: Focus on defining and attracting development opportunities {or key sites.

This could include the following efforts by the City (refer to Chapter 2, Section D) . Recommendation 3: lmplement Programmatic Opportunities as feasible and set the stage for future investment with improvements io the physical setting in the River District, such as increased outdoor gathering areas, recreational spaces, and enhanced placemaking elements (refer to Chapter 2, Section F)
. Recommendation 4: Pursue federal, state, regional, and local funding sources for infrastructure and planning projects (refer to Chapter 4)
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This Vision Plan is a visioning document and contains conceptual plans and recommendations to implement the community's vision for ihe River District. This Vision Plan incorporates five p_rimary planning principles which apply districtwide and are fundamental to achieve realization of the goals for the River District. These principles *ere used to inform each key site concept created for this Vision Plan (refer to Chapter 3 for additional information): :
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This chapter discusses the overarching opportunities and constraints for the entire River District area' This is a vast area with a variety of conditions, and this chapter provides a general summary of the primary issues that may affect future usei within the Vision Plan area. Additionally, depending on future demand, certain utility capacities may need to be addressed as individual projects are implemented. Chapter 3 provides a list of potential catalyst projects and objectives to implement the vision for Folsom's River District..

A. EMPHASIS ON PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT
The River District contains a diverse landscape with urbanized areas along its periphery and a variety of natural areas surrounding Lake Natoma. The River District has been a hub of human activity for thousands of years.

This long history of hrrnun use is evident in the many Native American, Euro-American, and African American archaeological and historic resources found in the District.

Protection, preservation, and enhancement of these valuable natural and cultural resources is an emphasis of this Vision Plan. The opportunities and constraints analysis described in Chapter 2 considered these important resources and identified recommendations for enhancing and protecting these sensitive resources.

The River District contains sensitive habitats that provide for numerous species and have special regulatory protections by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), US Fish and Wildlife Service, California Water Resources Control Board, and US Army Corps of Engineers. These include the following' Refer to Appendix ifor more information.
. Approxim ately 421 acres of oak woodlands and 18 acres of mapped wetlands (in addition to Lake Naioma itselfj. There is also the potential for unmapped vernal pools to exist throughout the River District.
r The River District includes habitats that could include up to 10 different special status plant species.

While none of these special status plants have been identified in the River District, the wetlands and grasslands in the District could support these species. o Similarly, up to '1 5 species of special status wildlife could be supported by habitats in the River District' Only one special status wildlife species (valley elderberry longhorn beetle) has been detected in the River District.
. ln addition, there are 14 sensitive natural communities found throughoutthe River District.These are native plant communities identified by CDFW as having a limited distribution and vulnerability to the effects of development. They include Valley Oak woodlands, two different riparian communities, and several different grassland communities.

This Vision Plan identifies five key priority sites for potential improvements aimed at avoiding or minimizing direct impacts to sensitive habitats. Additionally, site-specific project planning would precisely map these resources and incorporate design approaches or mitigation measures to avoid degradation of sensitive habitats, consistent with regulatoiy requirements. The Vision Plan also proposes habitat enhancement through the planting of native species throughout the River District. . This Vision Plan directs the proposed project improvements away from sensitive natural communities, wetlands, and other habitat for special status species, where feasible. o Native American tribes in this region regard the River District area as a "cultural landscape" and it is very important to recognize the historical and pre-historical cultural resources that are located throughout the River District. lt is critical to partner with Native American tribes in early consultation during the project scope development stages to protect and to prevent unnecessary or unintended impacts to cultural resources and to teach and celebrate Native American history where appropriate' 23 Public Draft - September 12,2024

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. ln addition, future site-specific project planning would include surveys in conjunction with Native American tribes for the presence of special status species and/or design approaches and mitigation to minimize disturbance to these resources.
. The River District contains historic buildings and resources associated with water resources and the early settlement of Folsom. This Vision Plan directs proposed project improvements away from historic

1."rorr."r, which would continue to be protected consistent with the City of Folsom Historic Preservation Master Plan.

The location of the River District along the American River was and is an ideal setting for Native American settlement, and evidence of thousands of years of Native American habitation can be found throughout the District. While most of the River District has been surveyed for archaeological resources, a complete archaeological survey has not been completed for the entire area. This Vision Plan recommends that partnershif,s and consultation with appropriate Native American tribes and a review of cultural resource databases'occur during the preliminary planning stages of individual projects. Where complete information on cultural resources L not available, additional archaeological surveys may be necessary. The design of individual projects should incorporate approaches to avoid or minimize impacts to cultural resources' This provides an opportunity to identify and protect archaeological resources early in the design process and, where appropriate, provide opportunities to interpret Native American uses in the River District.

B. RIVER DISTRICT CONSTRAINTS
The project team reviewed the existing constraints within the River District area which included:
r Environmental Hazards - Such as flood zones, steep slopes, high shrink-swell potential in the soils, hazardous material sites, and landslide potential.
o Sensitive Natural Resources - Such as wetlands, scenic views, and sensitive plant and animal habitats' r Sensitive Receptors - Such as residential neighborhoods and schools that would be sensitive to air quality emissions and noise from new projects.
o Cultural Resources - Such as historical, archaeological sites, and eco-cultural landscapes. . Land Tenure - Such as public ownership and locations of existing development' The overall level of constraints described above were organized into four broad categories to better understand the feasibility of potential improvements related to recreational uses and economic growth and revitalization:
. Redevelopment Unlikely - Areas are already developed with established land uses that are unlikely to change in the foreseeable future'
. Least Constrained - City-owned property that has no prohibitive environmental constraints identified, orfederal or state landJwith no constraints or only one minor environmental constraint. These areas are suitable for the full suite of improvement opportunities. o Moderately Constrained - Areas with one or two minor constraints identified on City-owned property or two m inor constraints identified on state/federal property, but no wetlands or hig h landslide susceptibillty areas present. These areas are appropriate for trails and recreation uses. Structures and more intensive uses may be possible but could require specialized design approaches or environmental mitigation' . Highly Constrained - Areas with three or more overlapping environmental constraints and areas with *uttunar, cultural resources, or high landslide susceptibility. While developing a building or structure could be possible in these urear, it will be more difficult due to the need to mitigate the presence of severa I envi ron mental resou rces and/or hazards.
ln general, the Least Constrained areas representthe most obvious opportunities for River District improvement prJjects. However, it is important to note that although the Moderately and Highly Constrained areas might present greater development challenges, this does not imply that work in these areas is an impossibility' ln addition:the areas close to the river have high sensitivity regarding ground disturbance and this type of activity should be minimized within the River District. Further study of potential environmental impacts will need to be done at the time a specific project(s) is defined. Refer to Appendix i for additional information.

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C. LAND USE AND OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Land use designations provide the framework to regulate the types of use, location, level of development, or degree of natriral resource protection. Land uses are established bythe Cityt General Plan and Zoning Code, as ir,rell as other agency plans; nothing in this Vision Plan changes those land use designations. However, concepts introducJd in-key opportunity sites may require modifications moving forward with all appropriate processes and procedurer. Th" prrpose of this Vision Plan is to ensure that the resulting land uses are sensitive to the River District's naturalistic setting and scenic values and encourage a positive relationship with the surrounding neighborhoods.

The River District area encompasses many publicly and privately owned parcels and is an interconnected web of ownership. This Vision Plan is intended to serve as a link between the multitude of public agencies and private ownerships and provide a roadmap to a successful River District. lnteragency coordination, cooperation, and cross-jurisdictional commitment to shared action and stewardship are critical to fulfill the envisioned concepts of this Vision Plan.

Opportunities within City Lands
The following list includes potential future opportunity areas which were highly supported by the Folsom community and align with the City's goals for increased access, enhanced recreational uses, or economic growth. These areas are recommended for near-term improvements to create a more vibrant, active, and beautiful River District:
. City Hall Complex and Rodeo Park - The community was supportive of making improvements to Fodeo Park and suggested making it a multipurpose facility with upgraded sports fields and the inclusion of family--friendly elements. Refer to Chapter 3 for potential improvements to the Rodeo Park area (Key Site 2)'
o Historic District - There was strong support by the community to improve pedestrian safety along Riley Street and Greenback Lane, and to add pedestrian amenities near the Rainbow and Historic Truss Bridges. There was also community support to improve the existing parking lot along Trader's LanJ with visitor-serving uses and public aathering spaces. Referto Chapter 3 for pote;tial improvements to Leidesdorff Street and Riley Street (Key Sites 3 and 4). o Corporation Yard - The CAC supported planning this area with commercial, entertainment, and visitor-serving uses (such as retail, a public market, a boutique hotel, a museum/cultural facility), with some reiidentialand active park uses. Referto Chapter 3 for potential improvements to the Corporation Yard area (Key Site 5).

Alignment with State Plans and Folicies
Federal and State lands make up most of the property adjacentto Lake Natoma and these areas are primarily for flood protection, for protecting and managing the natural and cultural environment, and ior recreation uses. However, there are items that cross over between the River District Vision Plan and State Parks goals and the following project partnerships to provide a mutual benefit, such as the Key Site 1 projeitforthisVision Plan which includes a bridge and_looped trail connection which would accomplish both City and State Parks goals (refer to Chapter 3 for additional information).

State Parks currently has the following two guiding policy documents for the River District area, and this Vision Plan has integrated key concepts from both documents to integrate design concepts that are consistent with State Parks goals and policies to ensure the creation of cohesive projects within the River District:
o Folsom Lake State Recreation Area and Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park General Plan/ Resource Management Plan (FLSRA GP)
. Folsom Lake State Recreation Area and Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park Road and Trail Management Plan (RTMP)
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The following list is a summary of the high-ranking ideas for this Vision Plan which align with State Parks goals:
. The FLSRA GP contains several goals that correlate and are in alignment with the community and CAC vision for the River District:
r Create access points as needed (page ES-9)
> Provide trails from Historic District and City Corporation yard and loop around both lakes (page ES-1 1 )
> lmprove access to Powerhouse SHP (page ES-12)
> Willow Creek - capacity to serve more park facilities (page ll-44) > Black Miners Bar - improve pedestrian paths along the shoreline and connection with Truss Bridge, and consider parking closer to the lake, restrooms, interpretive facilities, and boat storage (Negrobar-2, 7, and 8)
o The RTMP for the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area also provides several policies that correlate and correspond with the River District's vision:
> Coordinate with the city of Folsom on bike trail connections (LLN#I8) > Enhance pedestrian connections to downtown and Lake Natoma and trail connections and access to Lake Natoma (ULN#3)
r Provide an improved ADA-accessible trail or boardwalk connecting the Powerhouse to the Lake Natoma shoreline (ULN#4)
r Parkshore access interpretive trail and bike trail connections (LLN#16 and #18) > Willow Creek - improve parking and amenitiesto supporttrail use and paddling opportunities (LLN#1 1)
r Black Miners Bar - improve parking lot design, enhance access, and provide interpretation about the Rainbow Rocks (ULN#1 and 1 1 )
r Black Miners Bar enhancements - parking lot redesign, potential for a small amphitheater, picnic facilities, interpretive facilities, shoreline trail, and American River Canyon Drive access trail (ULN#2, 5, and 6)
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The following list includes additional potentialfuture opportunitiesthatwere highly supported by the Folsom community for the River District and generally align with State Parks goals for increased access, interpretation, and/or recreation. However, due to u n""d to prioritize projects, these items were not as highly supported by the CAC at this time.
. The central segment of the River District contains several areas within State Parks lands which have the potential to increase recreational uses and increase the number of visitors to the SRA which would provide economic benefits for the community. The following items are recommended to be considered for the River District:
> A Welcome/Visitor/Cultural/lnterpretation Center, potentially at Black Miners Bar or "Museum Flat" (Folsom Blvd and Hwy 50)
> Folsom Boulevard Bridge - Pillar Mural Project(Lake Natoma Crossing) o Trail Connections (e.g. American River Canyon Drive and Greenback Lane user trail - improve and formalize into formal trail)
. Shoreline Trails along Black Miners Bar shoreline and FPSHP shoreline - improve access to water and views and provide cultural and heritage interpretation.
r Vehicle access improvements into Willow Creek and Black Miners Bar such as line of sight, vegetation clearing, and incorporating acceleration and deceleration-vehicuiar travel lanes, as well as site/district branding and way{inding.
. Greater incorporation of FPSHP into City of Folsom Historic District - such as programs, events, and other community outreach connections r Create 'Art Walk" concept as more public art is installed in the SRA (such as the Johnny Cash Trail and Bridge Pillar Mural Project)
r Promote bridge tours as add itiona I trail bridges are installed (such as the Truss Bridge, Robbers Ravine, and the Johnny cash Bridge over Folsom crossing) r Resurface the Alder Creek Bridge
r Enhance Alder Creek Pond and provide pedestrian access to the pond.

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D. ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS
This section summarizes the overall economic conditions existing within the River District area and includes strategies to enhance the vitality of the Vision Plan area. The economic portion of the project is critical because the Ciiy needs to provide revenue to fund the costs of the Vision Plan improvements' The project team examined existing socioeconomic and real estate conditions in and around the River District area to provide a better understanding of the dynamics and drivers of existing real estate development. Key findings of the study are listed below.
. Withabout22,gOO residents asof 2021,aboutone-thirdof theCity'spopulationandhousingsupply are in or adjacent to the River District area.
. The City has seen moderate growth in population and households over the last decade, along with a substantial increase in housing supply. As new housing continues to develop in the Folsom Plan Area, south of US Highway 50, the City is expected to experience accelerated growth in both population and households. Although the Folsom Plan Area is farther away, this population increase will drive more demand for public and private opportunities in the River District' r Residents in the River District area are notably older, with a median age of 45, than the City and State' r Households tend to be smaller in the River District area relative to the City, and the median income of households in the study area is slightly lower than the Citywide median income but significantly higher than the Statewide median income.
. Housing values and rental rates have increased within the River District Area and the Area maintains low residential vacancy rates, but values remain lower and vacancy rates slightly higher compared to the City overall.
r The River District area comprises about one-tenth of the City's total retail inventory, and there has been very limited new retail space added overthe past decade . Office space in the study area represents about 20% of total Citywide inventory, while industrial space represents about 5% of iotal Citywide inventory.There has been no new office space or industrial space added to the River District over the past decade.
o Over the past decade, hotels in the City have maintained consistently higher occupancy rates and Revenue PerAvailable Room (RevPAR) compared to hotels in Sacramento County suggesting potential for additional hotel demand.
o Most of the undeveloped land in the River District area is owned by federal and State agencies. privately-owned land is largely built out, although there is potentialfor strategic economic development opportunities in some infill locations, including on City-owned parcels. i. Summary of Case Studies for River District Activation The project team reviewed examples from other cities for ideas and inspiration for the River District Vision Plan. The case studies involved land use redevelopment with open sPace and public space revitalization, which activated these areas and stimulated reinvestment and growth' A description of the case studies is provided in Appendix ii. The case studies yielded several key {indings related to potential economic development opportunities for the River District:
. The successful activation of waterfront projects included a mix of both private real estate development (e.g., residential, retail, hotel) and public realm improvements (e.g., park, trails, ed ucational com ponents, am phitheater, publ ic art)'
o Projects provided opportunities for encouraging a range of water-related activities (boat launch, watercraft renta ls, watercraft storag e space).
o Projects leveraged existing historic structures or proximity to historic districts to add placemaking value and celebrate local history and culture.
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ii. Economic Opportunities for the River District
Economic developmentwill play an essential role in the future success of creating a thriving River District Area. A thriving district depends on several key factors, including population density, though there is not a simple formula that applies universally. Additional factors include an emphasis on mixed-use development that integrates residential, commercial, and public sPaces; walkability and accessibility to encourage foot traffic to support local businesses and connections to the riverfront; well-designed public spaces that foster community cohesion; a diverse mix of businesses in the Historic District to attract a wide range of visitors; and cultural or historical attractions to enhance the district's appeal.

Regular community events also contribute to its vibrancy by engaging locals and drawing visitors.

Ultimately, successful districts balance population levels with walkability, public spaces, and economic opportunities to create a dynamic and sustainable environment.

The City should pursue both public and private economic development opportunities. One approach, supported by t'he successful implementation in other riverfront revitalization projects described previously, is leveraging public-private partnerships to pool resources, expertise, and investments irom both sectors. Some of the economic development opportunities, described in detail in Chapter 3, include:
. Enhanced recreational, and other river-related amenities and activities . Public park, trail, and recreational amenities (e.g., pay-to-play adventure playground, expanded sports iacilities) that leverage existing park, open space, and recreational amenities in the area . Enhanced pedestrian and bikeway connections between the riverfront and the City's Historic District
r Private real estate development, including retail, hotel, and residential uses, on key privately- owned or City-owned sites
iii. River District Rrblic Space Opportunities
The City should consider opportunities to improve access and infrastructure deficiencies in terms of phyiical connections and improvements to the river and State Park areas. These economic development initiatives can have significant benefits to the community, including generating tax revenues, supporting local businesses and fostering job creation, and developing a unique area that directly benefits resilents and attracts visitors. The following key findings summarize these benefits' . Generates direct and indirect economic activity in the economy. According to a study prepared by the National Recreation and Park Association, parks and recreation agencies in the Uniied States supported nearly $201 billion in direct and indirect economic activity, including

1.1 million jobs that paid salaries, wages and benefits totaling $63 billion. This economic activity is based on -or" than $4'l billion of annual spending on operations and maintenance. This spending, combined with capital expenditures, ripples through the national, regional and local economies as park and recreation employees spend their paychecks, park and recreation agency vendors hire workers, and both agencies and their vendors purchase products and services to serve their clients.
. lncreases propeily values and property tax revenues. Homes and businesses located near parks and trails typically see increases in property values leading to higher Property tax revenues. 3trdi"r show that proximity to well-maintained parks and trails can raise property values by 5% to 15%, with the impact decreasing beyond 500-600 feet. Larger parks, passive parks, and proximity to watertend to generate higher premiums, while nuisances like noise and congestion can reduce property values for adjacent properties.

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Boosts tourism and related spending and employment. lnvestment in public realm improvements will attract more visitors who will spend money in the local economy on accommodations, dining, and retail goods and services. This spending will increase sales tax and transient occupancy tarrevenue to the City. ln 2023, visitors in Sacramento County generated $3.2 billion in spending and supported 34,810 jobs. Excluding spending on air travel, visitors spent the most on food service s (32"/o of spending), followed by spending on local transportation and gas (187"), accommodations (1 67"), arts, entertainment, and recreation (15%), retail (157o), and food stores (4%). Visitor spending estimates per visitor are not readily available and will depend on the visitor's origin, purpose, and duration of the visit' Provides residents with direct public health cost savings. Residents' use of the city's free (or low cost) park, trails, and recreational opportunities, which reduces the need to purchase these items in the marketplace. Access to parks and open spaces encourages physical activity,leading to improved public health outcomes. Healthier populations can reduce healthcare costs by mitigating chronic diseases like obesity and heart disease.

Supports business development and retention and job creation. Building on the City's riverfront will assist in economic development business attraction and retention efforts.

Companies are often attracted to areas with high-quality parks and recreational facilities, as these amenities enhance the quality of life for employees. New or expanded companies create jobs' Further, initial investments in public realm improvements create construction-related jobs during the development phase. and maintenance of these spaces, along with increased tourism and commercial development, generates ongoing jobs.

Provides environmental benefits. Parks and open space contribute to environmental quality by conserving green spaces, enhancing air and water quality, and providing natural. disaster resilience. By managing open spaces and implementing green infrastructure, parks make communities more resilient to climate change and reduce the costs of stormwater management.

Enhances quality of life and social equity. Public spaces enhance the livability of a city, making it more attractive to both businesses and residents. This can lead to population and employment growth, which, in turn, supports the local economy through increased demand for services and goods. Access to green spaces helps to address social disparities by providing free or low-cost recreational opportunities to all socioeconomic groups. a
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Folsom is increasingly focusing on tourism as an economic driver, leveraging its natural resources, historical heritage, and recreational opportunities to attract visitors year-round. Home to a growing number of attractions affords the River District the opportunity to build upon increased tourism opportunities. The Zoo Sanctuary, Powerhouse State Historic Park, Black Miners Bar, Willow Creek . Recreation Area, Folsom City Park, City Hall, City Library, Rodeo Park, portions of the Johnny Cash Trail, the Historic District, and the Rainbow Bridge all provide the synergy to enhance the River District as an attractive tou rism destination.

The River District has the opportunity to expand offerings for tourists drawn to the area's natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and local history. Leveraging the existing riverfront open space and recreational opportunities and distinct character of the Historic District could help attract additional restaurants and retail spaces, enhancing the area's appeal for both visitors and locals.

The project team noted there are currently strong hotel market fundamentals in the City' A recent hotei market study conducted for the City indicated demand for 180 additional hotel rooms, plus conference space. Further, the hotel study indicated that a location in or within walking distance to the Historic District would maximize success forthe hotel and generate additional market supportfor retail and restaurant offerings in downtown.
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Focusing on mixed-use development-integrating lodging, retail, and dining-can create a vibrant atmospf,ere that maintains the City's charm and historical significance. This approach would not only improve the visitor experience but also generate increased tax revenues through sales, property, and transient occupancy taxes, benefiting the local economy and community services' v. River District Retail Opportunities
Most of the retail in the northern portion of the River District is focused on dining, with opportunities for expanding retail that caters specifically to tourists. For retail to be successful in the River District, it will need tJ be calibrated to a specific market niche that differs from existing area retail to avoid harmful impacts to adjacent centers. Additional retail offerings have the potential to work in the River District if they can supply an unmet need within the community and attract visitors' Successful retail concepts should be poiitioned as activating amenities and/or in conjunction with tourism-related uses, as discussed above.
vi. River District Housing Opportunities
Like many communities in the State and across the nation, housing demand in the City has continued to outpace supply over the last several decades. This under supply has increased housing costs, impaciing afforda6itity and disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable populations' The Folsom River Disirict has ani will continue to provide additional residential units, relieving some of this pressure; however, there will be a continued need for housing at a variety of income levels, especially what has been coined as the "missing middle." Missing middle housing is a term used to describe "a range of house-scale buildings with multiple units-compatible in scale and form with detached single- famlly homes-located in a *llkubl" neighborhood." Missing middle housing types include duplexes, four-plexes, cottage coufts, and courtyard buildings, which help provide diverse housing options for the community.

Missing middle can also be used to describe housing that is affordable by design. Affordable by design residential units can include the following:
. physical design of units - Units that have a smaller square footage or lot size, or attached units such as condominiums, townhomes, and apartments.
r Tenancy - Housing setups such as co-housing or single room occupancy (SRO) where common areas are typically shared.
o Financing elements - These include alternative financing structures in the form o{ housing cooperatives where each tenant owns a share of the housing, but nottheir unit outright, and rent-to-own units, where tenants typically pay rent for a certain amount of time with the option to purchase the home before the lease expires. ln some cases, part of the rent is applied toward the purchase price.

Another housing option is using the Surplus Land Act. Under the California Surplus Land Act, when public agencieJplan to sell or l"ur" public property, they must first offer it for developing low- and moderatl-income housing to affordable housing developers and other entities through a structured process. An exemption to offering it for housing is provided in the law for parks and recreation uses' This includes:
o Listing the property on a state-maintained registry.
r lnterested parties then can negotiate with the City, which can give preference to proposals offering a high number of affordable units. At least 25 percent of units must be affordable. The City may also offer the land for parks and recreation.
o Without an agreement, the City can proceed with the sale, but any future residential development with 10+ units must include at least '1 5 percent affordable housing.

Any property in the River District owned by an agency with intent to declare the land as surplus would be subject to compliance with current Surplus Land Act regulations and procedures.

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E. CIRCULATION AND ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES
Circulation and access are essential to safely and conveniently bringing people from adjacent neighborhoods to experience and discover the River District area. This Vision Plan proposes to close gaps that are currently existing on some of the trail networks, enhance access and connections to Lake Natoma, preserve natural areas, and increase wayfinding and interpretive signage throughotlt the River District.

Future related projects currently (summer 2024)in progress within the River District include the addition of a "passing trac[" which is anticipated to be installed adjacent to the Glenn Drive light rail station, just north of Farkshire Drive. This additional line will allow for faster commuting times. Additionally, a future bicycle/ pedestrian overpass is planned for Folsom Boulevard near Glenn Drive to provide increased safety and more efficient access (refer to Figure B). This will present an opportunity to partner with State Parks {or interpretation of the olive and citrus groi"r, the eucalyptus grove, and dredging reclamation. lmprovements such as these will allow more people to visit the River Districtwithout a vehicle and will likely increase the amount o{ trail use in the Vision Plan area.
i. Vehicular Circulation and Access
Although there are some existing vehicular access points to Lake Natoma they are limited and some of the entrances are difflcult to maneuver {rom the busy roadways' New or improved vehicular access points to public parking lots and boat launch facilities should be located where there is the least potential environmental damage to the River District's environment and impact to the circulation to the surrounding neighborhoods' The following vehicular access points are recommended to be enhanced, and future traffic/demand studies are suggested to increase access to these areas in the River District:
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The following list includes additional potential future opportunities for vehicular enhancemenis to improve vehicular access and safety which were highly supported by the Folsom community for the River District. However, due to a need to prioritize projects, these items were not as highly supported by the CAC at this time' . Traffic signal at Folsom Auburn Road at Berry Creek
r Crosswalks at Forrest Street at Natoma Street
Additionally, the following public parking improvements were suggested to make the River District a more enjoyable place to visit:
o Enhance existing public parking lots with large evergreen trees to provide shade on parked vehicles and utilize evergreen shrubs to screen parked vehicles from the street while allowing for views into the site for security' o provide electric vehicle charging stations at public parking facilities to attract visitors to stop in the River District to charge their cars while visiting restaurants and shops.
ii. Trail Circulation and Access
The existing trail system in the River District is extensive and the facilities accommodate a variety of users. There is an existing Class I route with only minor breaks at Hazel Avenue/Nimbus Dam and in the Historic District. There is a districtwide need to improve trail connections.

Trails and access generated the most community feedback, reflecting a strong desire to enhance trail facilities within the River District. This includes improving the ease of bicyclist and pedestrian access to Lake Natoma and the Historic District, incorporating trail loops for variety, and integrating additional wayfinding signage districtwide.

It is also a State Park goalto enhance trail connections and access to Lake Natoma (ULN#3), butthere are limited areas whlre new trails can be located due to steep topography around Lake Natoma. priority should be given to exploring better linkages and enhanced connections to the existing trail system such as:
r Working with State Parks to identify possible new trail locations and trail access connections with i ncreased wayfi nd i n g and interpretive si g na I e. . providing additional routes on local streets, where feasible, to improve connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians traveling to designated trail access points' . promoting safety and educating the community about trail etiquette with signage describing rules for use of multi-use trails.

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Renovating dirt trails to increase usage and create a more interconnected and accessible trail system, while also improving their sustainability to prevent potential erosion, soil damage, and water quality impacts.
lntegrating a consistent 3-foot to S-foot-wide decomposed granite soft trail, where space allows, along neavily used paved trails to give walkers additional space. Establish and prioritize trail maintenance funding for "universaI access."
Providing increased pedestrian amenities along the trail system, located to enjoy the surrounding scenic viLws, such as overlooks and benches and picnic tables placed under shade trees and/or canopies, and environmental, cultural and historical interpretation and education. lncorporating habitat restoration and implementing weed and non-native species eradication where needed and vegetation management to open up views to the river.

Accommodating a diverse range of trail users, ages, and abilities, and providing designated/ identi{ied entryways to accessible trails at key locations throughout the River District. --)"1:i-
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The following list includes additional potential future opportunities for enhancing the existing trail facilities within the River District which were highly supported by the Folsom community for the River District. However, due to a need to prioritize projects, these items were not as highly supported by the CAC at this time.
. Developing a trail connection along the riverfront from the Historic Truss bridge to the Rainbow elidge. lmproving the existing social/user-demand trail under the Rainbow Bridge and eventually connecting users to the Historic Truss Bridge, the Powerhouse State Historic Park, and the CanalTrail'
r Connecting the Canal Trail to the Johnny Cash Trail and improving and eventually extending the Canal Trail (possible to the Old Dam).
. lmproving the west side trails in the northern segment of the River District. . Formalizing a trail connection from Greenback Lane on the west side of the river' . Extending the Folsom Parkway Rail Trail across Oakdale Street and connecting with the currenttrail starting at Mormon Streetto establish a continuoustrailfrom Historic Folsom Station to lron Point Station.
. lmproving the existing crossing of the Rail Trail at Bidwell Street. r Providing a trail connection to lnwood as an alternative to the more daunting Folsom Lake Crossing.
r Enhancing or adding a multi-use trail segment to give American River Canyon residents direct official access to the American River Bike Trail. . lmproving the trails in the area from Parkshore Drive up to Bidwell Street and/or Forrest Street. The loop trail should travel through the eucalyptus grove and the orchard by Glenn Drive, with a series of other unpaved mountain bike/hike trails winding throughout this area.
. Providing a pedestrian access point atAmerican River Canyon Drive. . Enhancing pedestrian facilities and sidewalks along Blue Ravine in the business park and prouiding better pedestrian connections from Blue Ravine to the Willow Creek undercrossing.
. Providing a sidewalk on the west side of the bridge over Willow Creek (Blue Ravine Road) in the business park.
. lntegrating native plantsthroughoutthe RiverDistricttoenhancethevisual appeal along the irails *d in.t.us. food, shelter, and pollination opportunities for local wildlife and birds.
. Extending dedicated mountain biking trails, but not locating new trails or access near sensitive wildlife habitat areas.

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iii. Water Access Enhancements
Access to the water is one of the major attractions to the River District but is limited due to environmental and land ownership constraints. Several public, personal paddle craft boat launch facilities are currently designated throughout Lake Natoma. These launch areas provide the opportunity for vehicles to load and unload boats, watercraft, and other equipment near the water. However, several existing water access points are difficultto seefrom the roadway and are hard to navigate in heavytraffic conditions.

Effective law enforcement and emergency medical response in the River District is dependent upon quick emergency response times, which at times is dependent upon ease of water access. A future .."rg"n.y boai launch and/or a new fire boat storage building should be considered within the River District area to help expedite emergency responses. The community identified Black Miners Bar as the most appropriate location for this emergency access improvement. Coordination with State Parks, Folsom Fire Department, and Folsom Police Department will be required to implement the most feasible access improvement and mutual aid responsibilities. A future study is recommended to analyze the emergency response times and costs associated with a new boat launch, fire boat, and/or boat storage building at Black Miners Bar and other possible locations along Lake Natoma.

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The following list includes additional potential future opportunities for water access improvements within the River District which were highly supported by the Folsom community for the River District. However, due to a need to piioritize projects, these items were not as highly supported by the CAC at this time.
. lmprovements to the Rainbow Rocks area'
. Beuer access to the existing boat launch at the Rainbow Bridge area' r A future set of stairs at the boat launch area at Black Miners Bar, linking the boat ramp to the upper parking lot, to avoid the need for pedestrians use the vehicular access road.
o Additional permanent access points to the water for carriable kayaks or stand-up paddle boards (like the one under Lake Natoma crossing with ramps to walk boards to the water or a dock)'
. Stone or concrete "landings" at different elevations in the water that would extend straight away from existing ramps. This would ensure a good launch point at almost any water level'
r Steep slopes or areas with difficult access should be avoided. lnstallation of water access facilities should be accomplished with minimal grading and vegetation removal. Care should be taken in the design of water access locations to avoid cultural resource impacts, reduce conflicts between vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians, and minimize visual impacts. r A future boathouse along the river.

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F. INTERPRETATION AND WAYFINDING IMPROVEMENTS
The community input process revealed that increased interpretive signage was a highly desired amenity for the communiti and it is also a goal for State Parks to improve interpretation and education programs (FLSRA Gp Culture #28 and lnterpret-1j and to interpret historical features along the trails (RTMP ULN#10)' There should be a focused collaborative effort with State Parks to educate the community and visitors about the many assets within the River District, and to enhance the visibility of wayfinding elements and signage throughout the River District:
o Create a cohesive districtwide wayfinding and directional signage program to welcome the Folsom community and visitors and guide them to key locations' . Consider adding the signage program into the City's Strategic Plan. r Create more clearly de{ined entries into the River District with gateway elements, public art, and signage. r provide increased wayfinding and directionalsignage atstrategic locations, such as primary intersections and public Aathering areas.
r Enhance existing interpretive exhibit signage to better uni{y the Vision Plan area and further educate visitors about the many special qualities of the River District' . Develop and implement an interpretive resource and wayfinding sign maintenance program with identified funding.

G. PROGRAMMATIC OPPORTUNITIES
The programs described below have been selected because they have the potential to be positively impactful to the R'irer District. lf realized, these programs could furtherthe sense of place and vision forthe River District area. The programmatic opportunities in this section are sorted by recommended order of priority:

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The community mentioned the importance and value of a linked pedestrian route with enhanced experiences ani organized, safe and attractive pedestrian routes.Acohesive plan should be developed to integrate these linkages, such as illustrated diagrammatically in Figure 9:
. Between the Corporation Yard to the Northern Segment CanalTrail/Bridge r Connecting Traders Lane, Historic Folsom Station (railroad plaza and amphitheater and future buildings),1eidesdorff St. and new pedestrian loops in the Corp Yard. ii. Long-Range lnterpretation Plan
A long-range interpretive plan is recommended to be created through a cooperative effort led by State -parks. A long-range interpretive plan is a big opportunity to collaboratively work with State parks and the locaiNatiJe Ameiican tribes for historical, cultural, and environmental areas of the River District to interpret information, and to describe the unique features of this special area. Collaboration and partnership opportunities exist with Folsom History, the operators of the Folsom History Museum, Chinese Heritage Mrr"rr, and the Square Outdoor Museum and Makerspace. Refer to Chapter 3 for add itional i nformation.

The interpretation plan should include the following components:
. Locate interpretive signs and educational elements throughout the River District to serve all segments of the communitY.
. The interpretation signage should appear consistent on both City property and State Parks lands to unify the River District area.
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r Provide a mix of interpretive exhibits and educational information through various forms of signage, such as trailside interpretive signs, kiosk exhibits, historical markers, self-guided walks und tourr, and brochures. Additionally look for opportunities to integrate cultural events and living history programsto foster a better understanding of the unique history and diverse cultures of the River District area.
. lntegrate unique and innovative methods of interpretive and wayfinding elements into private and public projects to add to the unique character and visual interest at the pedestrian level in key locations, such as decorative paving with tiles or plaques containing street names or historical information, or concrete paving with imprints of local wildlife or vegetation. . Utilize the vast topics and story lines from the River District in existing City communication tools, such as the semi-monthly newslettel weekly e-newsletter, and social media channels. o Consider long-term operations and maintenance costs when developing the plan so that maintenance and replacement is funded.
a. lnterpretation lnterests & Topic Recommendations
The River District contains many scenic views and historical, environmental, and cultural features that provide a unique opportunity for education and interpretation. The area's history spans over 4,000 years and is rich in cultural diversity, engineering wonders, and Gold Rush mining stories. The River birtri.t also contains environmentally diverse areas with multiple types of vegetation and wildlife species.

The FLSRA GP (pages lll-60 to 66) contains a list of possible topics to consider for interpretation and education within the River District, and the following is a list of additional high-ranking topics from the Vision Plan's community outreach:
r Native American history, culture, and local village life r Powerhouse history and infrastructure, and contemporary hydroelectric power generation o Gold Rush history and early 20th century mining/dredging r Natural resource recovery from Gold Rush and mining damage r Natomas Ditch and broader American River water history r Natural settings, natural history, and the natural world . Railroad and Pony Express history
. Agriculture, Willow Creek, historic orchards/groves, etc' . Vegetation, fish, and wildlife habitats
. Celebrate the multiple ethnicities and cultures that have migrated to the area and provided important contributions to the City, such as African Americans, Chinese, ltalians, etc. . Re-wilding and Corporation Yard site history
iii. Wayfinding Plan
The River District is large, with many points of interest and an intricate network of tralls. Some of these are well known and easily accessed while others are less obvious and intuitive. A comprehensive and consistent way{inding plan with enhanced gateway and directional signage should be provided to assistvisitors with navigation thrcughoutthe Vision Plan area and strengthen the relationship between the urban and natural areas. Wayfinding signage is an imporlant communication tool and can provide users with directional assistance, educational opportunities, and inform users about trail etiquette, permitted activities, a nd reg u lations.

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The wayfinding plan should include improved directional signs to help guide pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles to specific locations in the River District area. Part of this wayfinding plan should include the creation of River District branding that can reinforce its identity in the same way the Historic District has done. Because much of the River District is under the jurisdiction of State Parks, this wayfinding plan should be cooperatively created to provide consistency of information and a cohesive design.

The wayfinding plan should be carefully designed to meetvarious objectives including:
. Create a more distinctive River District identity using cohesive branding, logos, and colors for wayfinding signage and gateway elements to enhance the unique historic character of the River District.
o Provide gateway signage at key entrance points to the River District. lntegrate accent landscape elements such as decorative paving, pedestrian scale lighting, and accent vegetation to announce arrival into the River District.
r Major gateways at primary intersections should also include cohesive vertical elements where possible, such as monuments, public art, decorative entry fencing, walls, trellises, interesting lighting, and/or large potted plants to further accentuate the entrances. r Suggested locations for gateway signs include Folsom Boulevard near Highway 50 and Muslum Flat (south end) between the Historic District and river at the intersection of Riley and Leldesdorff Streets (central area), and near the intersection of Folsom Boulevard and Greenback Lane (north side).
. lncorporate directional signage to assist motorists in navigating to public access areas and key points of interest, including various points along Folsom Boulevard, Greenback Lane, Natoma Street, and throughout the Historic District.
. Provide changeable and themed banners along primary roadways, where feasible, in the River District area to promote seasonal events.The banners should mimic other River District wayfinding signage designs, fonts, and colors to emphasize the River District as a cohesive and unified area' The Historic District should include these same theming elements but also integrate a unique identity to distinguish the commercial core.
. lntegrate trail directional signage to clearly identify routes, neighborhood connections,trailheads, poinls of interest, and identify key attractions within the River District area. Trail signage shall be cooperatively created with State Parks.
. Ensure directional signage utilizes common, universal symbols that are graphically easy to read and understand. The signage should clearly denote locations of key shopping areas, public parking, bicycle parking, civic buildings, and tourist destinations. e Directional signage should include directional arrows and distances and/or walking and biking times to key destinations.
r Consider including a changing digital display in key areas outside the Historic Districtto announce upcoming community events on directional maps located in key locations and primary gathering areas.
. Wayfinding directional signs should be located to reduce glare on the face of the sign, preferably under the shade of a tree and/or placed adjacent to streetlights to ensure visibility in the evening. r Directional signs should be integrated with other pedestrian amenities, such as benches and trash receptacles, and accentuated with landscaping where feasible' . Consider long-term maintenance needs including periodic replacement and discus as an annual budgetary item.
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iv. Recreation Enhancements
Recreational use encourages healthy lifestyles, builds community and family unity, and creates community support for parks and open space. Surrounding populations are anticipated to grow in adjacent urban areas and the River District recreational amenities must routinely be evaluated for their desired carrying capacity. Existing park and trail facilities should also be regularly evaluated to accommodate futurJgrowth. Failure to evaluate, maintain, and renovate recreation amenities and trails to match community demand will result in unsatisfactory experiences and environmental degradation because of overuse. Parks and recreation improvements ranked high in the amount of community feedback and interest, and the River District offers ample recreational opportunities with its vast size and diverse resources. Additionally, special events and festivals were the highest ranked recreation activity from the online questionnaire. This indicates an opportunity for the City to work with State Parks and private promoters to introduce new community programs for both residents and tourists' This Vision Plan recommends building upon the existing facilities to create more opportunities for outdoor gathering a nd recreational activities:
r Work with State Parks to expand year-round recreational facilities and public aathering opportunities within the River District.
r Evaluate opportunities to provide a more diverse mix of recreation and tourism activities that are compatible with nearby land uses and integrate a blend of recreational uses that are appealing to allage groups and abilities. Enhance spaces to betterfacilitate events such as parking areas or smaller vacant sites.
. Provide increased seasonal events and community activities to attract users to the River District area and contribute to an important revenue stream that can help support on-going operations and maintenance. Special events are encouraged because they can introduce new users to the River District and can potentially result in an expanded base of community awareness and increased long-term support for future improvements. Seasonal events and activities should occur in u .unn"r that minimizes impacts on other River District users, natural resources, and aesthetics of the Vision Plan area. The Folsom community provided the following list of events and activities to consider for the River District:
> Outdoor events such as art shows, farmers markets, and start/finish runs or bike races/events r Revitalized orchards, restored oak woodlands, botanical gardens, community gardens, community teaching garden with CA native plants, and butterfly/ pollinator gardens r Covered picnic areas and barbecue facilities
r Evaluate opportunities for unique recreational experiences that build on existing activities and demand such as a water tour - canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) interpretive tours of points of interest seen from the water. These activities can be offered seasonally or monthly during the warmer months'
o Recreational facilities should be designed to blend into the surrounding natural environment.

Consider utilizing nature-oriented play and art elements throughout the River District to highlight the surrounding environment'
r To encourage increased use of the River District's recreational facilities and integrate maps which identify other recreational and activity areas within the Vision Plan area. r Outdoor lighting in recreational areas should be carefully located to provide security while minimizing irnpuitr to wildlife and night sky aesthetics, such as optimizing foot candle ratios and providing shielding, full cut off optics, timers, and/or motion sensors.

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v. Streetscape lmprovements
Streetscape improvements are recommended to enhance the safety of the key pedestrian crossings and to create a more defined sense of place for the River District area. Refer to the Historic District Design and Development Guidelines regarding the Historic District Circulation Plan and proposed new street layouts.
o Primary roadways within the Vision Plan area should be enhanced with themed elements within the public right-of-way to clearly designate the River District area, promote pedestrian and bicycle use and enjoyment, incentivize redevelopment, and create a safe and inviting atmosphere. o Enhance existing primary roadways and key alleyways with accent landscaping, pedestrian scale lighting, decorative paving at key crosswalks, and pedestrian amenities such as benches, shade trees, and trash receptacles. Consider providing conveniently located water bottle refilling areas and dog bag stations within or adjacentto primary gathering areas. r Evaluate opportunities to separate pedestrians from vehiculartravel lanes, with potted plants, low bollards, landscaped planters, raised planters, seat walls, benches, or a consistent pattern of on- street parking to clearly identify these spaces as people places. . Carefully consider appropriate opportunities to integrate accent lighting to enliven and activate pedestrian gathering areas such as overhead string lights, hanging lights, and/or lights wrapped around street trees.
r Work with the City's Arts Commission to strategically locate public art in highly visible areas where there are high amounts of pedestrian traffic or places where people congregate such as parks, plazas, and along primary alleyways and roadways. Consider providing both temporary and permanent art installations on public and/or private property to increase visual interest throughout the River District.
o Provide a more comfortable transit environment by enhancing bus shelters and transit stops as transit use increases in the future. Seek opportunities to promote and increase ridership. r lnstall corner bulb-outs and shortened crosswalks, where feasible, to decrease the number of traffic lanes a pedestrian must cross and narrow streets to allow for enhanced bike lanes and pedestrian walkways. Additionally, look for opportunities to integrate refuge islands, priority pedestrian signal timing, in-road flashing lights, and/or decorative crosswalks in key locations with high levels of pedestrian or bicycle activity.
r Evaluate opportunities to enhance primary public alleyways, where feasible, with decorative elements as pedestrian-scale and accent lighting, public artlmurals, potted plants, landscaping, and decorative paving in key locations.

H. IDENTIFICATION OF KEY SITES
Early in the Vision Plan process, existing opportunity sites were identified which could potentially accommodate future improvements and/or make a significant enhancement to the River District. Five conceptual key site plans have been created for this Vision Plan which illustrate potential future improvements within the River District, and they provide an approach to achieving the vision and planning principles for the River District.

Refer to Chapter 3 for additional information.
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DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR KEY SITES
This chapter contains a list of design ideas and potential improvement recommendations for specific locations within the River District. The CAC [rioritized five key sites shown in Figure 9 from several options because they can deliver the most impact and benefit to the River District area. The concepts in this chapter are provlded to set a framework for a strategic approach to optimize the improvement potential of the River District area.

A. DESIGN CHARACTER AND INTENT
The sheer size of the River District means it is impractical to prepare a conceptual design for the entire Vision plan area. lnstead, the CAC worked with the project team to identify a prioritized list of key sltes to focus on conceptual and illustrative designs in more detail and they were selected because they represent a. variety o{ different projecttypes within the River District, including urban, natural, recreational, and commercial uses.The final key rit"r *"r" chosen because they met one or more of the City's goals for this Vision Plan (improving access to the water, enhancing recreational opportunities, and/or stimulating economic growth). Additionally, the sites were required to fit into one or more o{ the following set of criteria:

Feasibility - Sites that had a more realistic
chance of being improved were prioritized.

That included property in public ownership
(preferably the City of Folsom).

Environmental constraints - Areas that a
preliminary environmental assessment
determined to be the least sensitive were
prioritized. lt is acknowledged that there are
many sensitive environmental and cultural
factors along the river corridor and that any
specific project will require further analysis
pursuant to CEQA.

Community interest - Each key site selected
received strong interest during the
community engagement process and was
supported by the CAC.
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Figure 9. The five key sites and linkages
B. DESCRIPTION OF KEY SITE PLAN FEATURE AREAS
The five key sites described below have been selected because they have the potential to be highly and positively impactful to the River District. lf realized, these improvements could amplify the City's relationship to the river and help to stimulate reinvestment in the River District area. As illustrated in Figure 9, these key sites collectively form a strong interconnected tapestry throughout the most heavily visited areas of the River District. lf this vision is achieved, there will be innumerable secondary benefits to the City of Folsom in terms of visitor experience and economic activity. The following key sites are recommended as priority projects within the River District.

Key Site 1: CanalTrail and Bridge
The Canal Trail, which runs along the top of the historic canal on the east side of the river from Greenback Lane to a locked gate near the prison property line, is a very popular walk with locals and has some of the most spectacularvantage points of the river and a wide diversity of terrain. However, it is somewhat hidden, the access points are difficultto find forvisitors, and it is currently limited to an out-and-back experience.The idea of creating a relatively easy loop trail by connecting the Canal Trail with the American River Parkway on the other side of the river was identified as a desirable amenity by both the CAC and the broader community.

To achieve this goal, a new single-span bridge across the river is envisioned to complete the loop. The proposed crossing point was determined after studying the physical constraints; however, this is only a potential location which was identified to illustrate a connection concept which could occur at another location within the River District if needed. The bridge was found to be best located on a gently sloping access from existing trails which is approximately a haH a mile from Greenback Lane at a distinct bend in the river, and the elevation of both riverbanks is approximately equal. This bridge location would offer views of the river in both directions, providing a point of interest to draw visitors onto the trail. However, a future bridge feasibility analysis should b" .o-pl"t"d to evaluate an alternate bridge placement upstream in a previously quarried area of the river to reduce new ground disturbance along the river'
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Several iconic bridges already contribute to Folsom's identity, and this would provide another opportunity to create a memorablL destination with a landmark architectural statement. The bridge's architectural character should complement its setting through scale and materials but does not necessarily need to be designed in a traditional style, and it should be designed and located to minimize environmental, cultural, and visual impacts.

The route is rich with natural and cultural history and is ripe for interpretation and education. Upon completion of the new bridge, this project would result in a one-mile loop from the Truss Bridge and offer a natural extension to the River Promenade discussed in Key Site 3 below. lntermediate access points should be established or enhanced to further improve connectivity to other facilities including the River Promenade (Key Site 3), Rodeo Park (Key Site 2) and the Johnny Cash Trail.

The bridge and creation of a looped trail connection align with State Parks'goals (FLSRA GP: pages ES-11, lll-80, lll-81, and lll-85) and aim to interpret historic features along the American River Bike Path (ULN#10).

This concept includes proposed improvements to State Parks property, though these ideas have not yet been endorsed by State Parks. The project will follow State Parks' processes and design discretion. Howevel the City should wor[ proactively with State Parks to identify opportunities for partnering to achieve common goals.

As a long-term potential connection with this proposed looped trail system, the City should work with State Parks to extend a pedestrian trail to the old Folsom Dam. This area offers many opportunities to provide interpretive information about the original dam remnants and their connection to FPSHP. i. Key Site 1 Planning Principles
The CanalTrail and bridge is consistent with this Vision Plan's planning principles described in Chapter

1. . PRINCIPLE 1 - Engage in early consultation and partnerships with State Parks and Native American tribes
This will be criticalto ensure the project meets State Parks' requirements and that Native American tribes' interests and suggestions are integrated.
. PRINCIPLE 2 - Promote a "walkable city" by increasing safety and ease of access {or pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles
This will be realized bythe installation of the bridge which will provide safer off-street connections. . PRINCIPLE 3 - Create increased recreational or economic opportunities This will be achieved by the bridge creating tourism interest along the trail system and linking with other recreational areas and trails.
. PRINCIPLE 4 - Celebrate, educate, and conserve the City's historical, cultural, and environmental reso u rces
This will be achieved by identifying and creating appropriate interpretive topics and story lines. . PRINCIPLE 5 - Commit to "best in class" efforts to inspire residents and visitors This will be achieved using quality materials and unique and innovative design elements to create a distinctive bridge and trail experience which entices residents and locals to visitthe River District area.

Key Site 2: Rodeo Park
Nestled below City Park, and adjacent to the Zoo Sanctuary and the Johnny Cash Trail, Rodeo Park features aging natural grasi sports fields, a central parking lot, and an arena that is home to the Folsom Rodeo each rr*."r. This site was identified by the CAC as having high potential for revitalization for several reasons such AS:
. Underutilized space around the rodeo arena that could be redesigned to make it more flexible throughout the year.
r Other existing uses such as the zoo, train ride, library, and sports facilities provide a built-in synergy of fami ly-oriented activities incl udin g regiona I tourism dema nd.

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o The {acility is City-owned and previously developed, which means upgrades are less constrained and more feasible and realistic.

The Rodeo Park improvements are envisioned to improve the connection between the City Hall complex, Historic District, and Lake Natoma trails, while also providing increased family and youth-oriented activities and increasing recreational amenities and regional tourism demand within the River District area.

This Vision Plan concept takes a phased approach to the potential Rodeo Park improvements. The proposed improvements are described in three main phases; however, there are numerous ways to implement discrete projects within each phase, depending on Council priorities and the availability of funding.

This Vision Plan supports the annual Rodeo maintaining its operations for as long as it needs the facility. Phase Three of the conceptual plan is the vision for the site should the Rodeo ever choose to leave. Phases One and Two are viable with the Rodeo continuing to operate as existing.

Phase One
lnitially, there are several modest projects that could be implemented independently. Collectively, they lay the groundwork for the more ambitious long-term vision described below. Phase One could include:
. The addition of new pedestrian pathways around the southwest end through thb existing woodland would provide a new recreational amenity for exercising and improve overall circulation around the park along with connections to State Parks trails and the Johnny Cash Trail. This enhancement would also increase visibility for sa{ety and security within the woodland and help to reduce fire risk by reducing the fire ladder and fuel load potential.
. Upgrade the sports fields to tournament quality. This should include sport lighting carefully designed to m inimize lig ht trespass to adjacent residences and consideration of synthetic tu rf that wou ld facilitate all-weather und y"u.-tound use. The existing field layout and central promenade and colonnade of trees would remain.
. Reduction of the unpaved rodeo area to the size required for rodeo events (approximately 150 feet by 250 feet). The surrounding area would be reclaimed for flexible park uses, including overflow parking, markets, and special events. The rodeo organizers would still be able to program the space as they currently do, by installing temporary bleachers to the south and west of the arena. This improvement concept also has the indirect benefit of reducing sediment-laden stormwater runoff because unprotected soil is reduced, and best management practices (BMPs) could be installed with parking lot improvements. Close coordination with the Chamber of Commerce will be needed to avoid unnecessary complications to their rodeo event operations. r Renovation of the existing playgrounds next to the zoo. The plan envisions a large new, inclusive playground with shaded picnic areas for groups and individual families. This would also include the formalization of the path that connects to the Johnny Cash Trail (currently a gravel road). r Formalization of the existing informal trail to the Canal Trail starting behind the rodeo arena. This trail should include wayfinding and interpretive signage to provide direct access to the river from Rodeo Park and directions to other points of interest (e.g., Sutter Street, Johnny Cash Trail, etc.). r Creation of a small bicycle staging plaza midway along the western edge of the parkto provide an entry portal onto the Johnny Cash Trail. With three future public artworks planned in close proximity, this iocation has potential for high use. lt should include wayfinding and interpretive signage, benches, and amenities such as bike racks, a bike repair station; and a drinking fountain./bottle filler. r Provisionof apedestrianconnectiontoSutterStreetatthesouthwestendof thepark.Thiswouldcreate a walkable connection between two popular activity centers, Rodeo Park and the Historic District' However, at this time, a connection in this location would require traversing private property and could only be accomplished with the cooperation of the owner by way of an access easement or other formal agreement.
r lnclusion of a fallout zone for use during fireworks events that will remain clear at all times of people, vehicles, and flammable items.
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Flodeo Park - Phase I Concept
Key to Features
1 , Upgraded sport fields with
sports lighting

2. Walking path

3. Recondition parking to gain
more spaces

4. Expanded parking,/flex space

5. Temporary bleacher location

6. Rodeo arena

7. Renovated playground and
picnic area

8. Trail connection

9. Bike trail entry node/plaza

10. Maintenance and storage
'1 1. Johnny Cash ar1 node
Phase I Sumqary
This phase woutd ihvglve maki,ng improverfients to existing facilities, including: r .
,
. U,pgrade6'to the playg'round and g,rol,tp, picnic areas between the h,leachers and the zoo.
. Upgr.ades,'tci th,e spons fields to accomrnodate higher level play and tolrrnamentsi This m'ight include synthetic turf and sports lighting.
r Accessibility and pedeslrian eircUlation improvements including a pcrimeter trail, and stronger connections through the park to the Johnny Cash Trail (and beyo,n,d).
e Reduction of dirt area around the rodeo arena to just the size needed for rodeo events. Temporary rodeo bleachers would be placed as shown. Remaining area would be paved for
additio.nal fiex space and/or parking throughout the year.

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Figure 12. Rodeo Park Conceptual Plan, Phase 1

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This phase would add two exciting features: a Recreation Centerfor ages 3 to 13 and an adventure playground.

Both would reinforce the spine that connects the zoo parking lot to the Johnny Cash Trail behind the rodeo arena.
r A Recreation Center, approximately 12,000 to 1 5,000 s.f. in size, would fill a void in the City's parks and recreation service system, catering primarily to elementary- and middle school-aged children and could contain a preschool and playground. The building would contain multiple rooms with a larger multi- purpose room to be used for educational purposes. The Recreation Center could provide activities throughout the school year and include after-school programs and summer camps utilizing the many assets of City Park and Rodeo Park (zoo, Georgia Murray Library, live steam train, sports fields, and new River District i m provements).
o An "adventure playground" behind the northern bleachers provides a destination amenity in a unique environment featuring peculiar landforms formed by historic mining operations. Designed to engage with nature, this area envisions elevated play experiences amongst the native oaks and at ground level, built into the terrain. lt would invoke a hidden world and allow children's imaginations and bodies to run free. Because of the nature of the equipment - such as zip lines and elevated roPe apparatuses - this area would likely need to have controlled access. Whether it would be operated by the City or by a concessionaire would need to be determined later, as would the concept of charging admission. Further exploration of this concept by the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff is an implementation measure.
r Rodeo Arena improvements to enhance seating comfort, accessibility (ADA), visibility, patron comfort (shade), restrooms and concession areas (food trucks).
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Key to Features

1. Upgraded sport fields with sports lighting

2. Walking path

3. Reconfigured parking to gain more spaces

4. Expanded parking/flex space

5. Temporary bleacher location

6. Rodeo arena

7. Renovated playground and picnic area

8. Trail connection

9. Bike trail entry node/plaza

10. Maintenance and storage

11. RecreationCenter

12. Adventure Playground in existing woodland
'1 3. Passive landscape area

14. Johnny Cash aft node
Phase 2 Summary
This phase would add additional amenities an'd featu'res along the spine between the rodeo and the zoo,
providing more cohesion betwe,en spaces, and addi'ng
key activation nodes, ineluding:
r Reereation Center for city prograrnrning,
r Unigue Adventure Play' zone offering a unique
and challenging environment tb visitors' This area
would be staffed/supervised and secured for
safety.
r Passive park areas that provide pleasanttransitions
between activity nodes.

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The third and final phase considers a scenario without the rodeo facility, should it be moved to a new venue in the future. This change would open the heart of the park to create a dynamic family hub surrounded by and connected with previously constructed amenities.
. A large interactive waterplay area with complementary elements such as shade structures, picnic lawns, restrooms/concessions, and a large gracefully sloped lawn that would be the perfect spotto relax and people watch. Traditional swimming pools and the associated operation and staffing costs can be avoided while still generating substantial revenue.
. Allows for an expansion of the adventure play area and formalization of the parking lot. Accessib.le circulation routes would be integrated to provide strong connections between upper and lower levels. r Asthefinal partof thislastphase,theplancalls{ortheremoval of theCitymaintenanceyardatthe.zoo parking entry. This use can be accommodated off site or adjacentto the parking lot below. ln its place, a beauiified landscape area would be installed, with the potential forfuture expansion of the parking lot in front of the new Youth Recreation Center'
Key Site 2 Planning Principles
The Rodeo Park improvements are consistent with this Vision Plan's planning principles described in Chapter 1.
. PRINCIPLE 1 - Engage in early consultation and partnerships with State Parks and Native American tribes
Although coordination with State Parks is not likelyto be needed forthe Rodeo Park improvements, there aie areas of the City Park and its surroundings which are shown on important cultural resource maps, and it will be critical to ensure the Native American tribe's interests and suggestions are integrated in the preliminary design stages.
. PRINCIPLE 2 - Promote a walkable city by increasing safety and ease of access for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles
This will be realized by the improved connections to the Historic District, City Hall complex, trails within adjacent State Parks property, as well as facilities to suppoft use of the Johnny Cash Trail' . PRINCIPLE 3 - Create increased recreational or economic opportunities This will be met by creating additional recreation facilities that not only serve the Folsom community but also build upon the existing regional tourism base. Long-term operation costs and revenue recovery are important considerations for future park improvements, and the economic potential and operation and maintenance costs should be carefully analyzed when scoping Rodeo Park improvements.
. PRINCIPLE 4 - Celebrate, educate, and conserve the City's historical, cultural, and environmental resources
This will be accomplished by incorporating wayfinding and interpretive signage that connects to key historical and cultural points of interest in the River District area. There are increased opportunities with the youth-oriented facilities to implement unique learning methods, such as interactive interpretive nodes, linked or progressive story topics, etc' . PRINCIPLE 5 - Commit to "best in class" efforts to inspire residents and visitors as projects and programs are implemented
This will be achieved by exploring and evaluating cutting-edge recreation amenities to differentiate Rodeo Park from other parks in the region. The focus will be on family and children's active, adventure recreation to avoid duplication and competition with other recreation outlets in the region. The design will incorporate innovative technology and BMPs for critical supporting infrastruiture, such as sports and facility lighting and public buildings, while emphasizing accessibility (ADA) at new and existing facilities.
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Key to Features

1. Upgraded sport fields with sports lighting

2. Walking path

3. Reconfigured parking to gain more spaces

4. Sloped lawn

5. Picnic area

6. Splash pad

7. Renovated playground and picnic area
B. Trail connection

9. Bike trail entry node/plaza

10. Maintenance and storage
1 1. Recreation Center

12. Adventure playground in existing woodland

13. Passive landscape area
1 4. Restrooms/Concessions

15. Johnny Cash art node
, Phase 3 Sunmlry:
ln the futuro, if the rodeo decides to reLocate to a different venue, the park improvenrents could 'expand to create
a eentr.al hub - a :vf'b-liant and dynam'ic family oriented destinatibn:
: . Expa,nsion of Adventure Play zone.
r Large water spray park surrounded by shade
pavilions, group areas, and concessions.
. Gracefirl sloped lawn for people-watching and
i f".ily gatherring
, Noterthere is no plan atthistimefor,the rodeoto rElocate' : ' This concept is simply intended to show a potential future : vision for the park if that scenario came to be'
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Figure 14. Rodeo Park Conceptual Plan, Phase 3

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Example imagery for Rodeo Park concepts.

Clockwise from top left: canopy play features;
treehouse structures in woodland; sloped
picnicking lawn; splash pad; play integrated
lnto s/opes; canopy play features; zipline.
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Key Site 3: River Promenade
The section of Riley Street/Greenback Lane between Leidesdorff Street and the Rainbow Bridge is one of the busiest multimodal nodes in the City. This area represents the easiest and most direct access to the water from the Historic District, and it has the potential to create a compelling nexus between popular commercial, recreational, and natural areas.
lmproving the functionality and safety of the Riley Street/Greenback Lane corridor is a high priority as it was highlightld by significant community input and CAC consensus. This key site concept involves constructing a ZO"-foo"t to 24-iooi-wide promenade which maximizes the path width on the south side o{ the road by utilizing all the available right-of-way and capturing wasted space along the road shoulder with the addition of low retaining walls. ThJ prorn"nld" will have dedicated bike lanes to minimize conflicts with pedestrians and will feature ihud" tr""r, decorative lighting, and enhanced paving to enhance the sense of place and draw in users from the adjacent Historic Oistrict. Thii new promenade will include a decorative railing along the roadway to discouragelaywalking from the powerhouse parking lot and is suggested to be traffic-rated to protect path users from automobiles.

The upper segment from Trader's Lane to Scott Street has a typical urban sidewalk character and is currently constrained in width in several locations by vertical grade changes which present some design challenges, but enhancing these linkages is critical to creating a strong visual cue that intuitively guides visitors. There is an existing plnch point ne"ar- the remnants of the old canal infrastructure where a small amount of stone wall may need tl te carefully removed or relocated to provide a continuous promenade width. An interpretive station is suggested for this location to discuss the historic hydroelectric system and canal system that delivered water to the powerplant and logs to an historic mill'
At the bottom of the hill, there is an existing flat area to the east of the Historic Truss Bridge which has excellent views of the river and a pleasant surrounding environment. This area is recommended for improvement.to create a small passive park and gathering hubJor the many trail users who naturally converge at this point. The improvements should include a'formalized trailhead for the Canal Trail, areas for river overlooks and shaded picnicking, site furniture, and features such as permeable paving, bike racks, and wayfinding signage.

Leaving from the proposed passive park is a pedestrian-only boardwalk-style walkway that proceeds underneath the existing bridges. This section of rocky riverbank is one of the most desirous locations to reach due to its natural beauiy, but-it is difficult to traverse on foot. This new boardwalk would provide comfortab.le p"a"rtriun access that could be achieved by routing over and around the existing boulders. lf State Parks installed a trail along the waterfront of
the SHBthis boardwalkwould be an ideal
connection point and would enhance
access and activity on the river's edge'
To the west of the Rainbow Bridge, the
boardwalk would veer left and connect
with a new walkway segment along the
Powerhouse State Historic Park frontage,
effectively creating a loop down and
back from the Historic District, and a
safe means to cross Greenback Lane. A
trail underpass at the historic canal was
considered for linking under Greenback
Lane; however, it was determined to
not be feasible because of significant
project footprint, construction impacts,
and high construction cost.

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Figure 16. Promenade provides a safe and pleasant connection between the Historic District and the river Key to Features

1. Multi-modal River Promenade (20'
to 24'wide)

2. New sidewalk

3. Traders Lane Area (see Key Site 4)

4. Pedestrian-only boardwalkunder
bridges with river overlooks

5. Permeable paving

6. Picnic shelter

7. Bike racks

8. Picnic tables and benches

9. Connection to Canal Trailwith
trailhead/wayfindin g signage

10. River overlook
NOTE: Most of the ideas depicted at
left fall within State Parks proper.ty.

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i. Key Site 3 Planning Principles
The River Promenade improvements are consistent with this Vision Plan's Planning Principles described in Chapter 1.
o pRlNClpLE 1 - Engage in early consultation and partnerships with State Parks and Native American tribes This will be critical to ensure the project meets State Parks requirements and the Native American tribe's suggestions.
. PRINCIPLE 2 - Promote a
walkable city by increasing
safety and ease of access for
pedestrians, bicyclists, and
vehicles
This will be realized by the
wider promenade and barrier
which will discourage jaywalking
and allow more room for the
different kinds of trail users
and sheer popularity of this
trail segment. The promenade
and boardwalk will allow for
safer off-street connections and
provide an enhanced ambiance
and experience for trail users.
ln addition, the formalized
trailhead for the Canal Trail will
enhance bicycle access and
safety will be improved through A boardwalk under Rainbow Bridge would provide clearly designated pedestrian access to one of the rnost desira ble parts of the river and bicycle routes.
r PRINCIPLE 3 - Create increased
recreational or economic opportunities
This will be met by more formally connecting Trader's Lane and the Historic District with the river.

Additionally, proviiing a passive park with shaded picnicking areas and spaces to linger at the river's edge will draw in locals and visitors to enjoy the excellent views o{ the river' . pRINCIPLE 4 - Celebrate, educate, and conserve the City's historical, cultural, and environmental resources This will be accomplished by wayfinding linking to key areas in the Historic District and interpretive signage highlighting the historic hydroelectric system and canal system. The environmental resources of1h"-ur"u-*ilibe aicentuated with river overlooks and shaded picnicking areas and a boardwalk-style walkway along the waterfront.
. PRINCIPLE 5 - Commit to "best in class" efforts to inspire residents and visitors as projects and programs are implemented
This will be achieved through enhancing the sense of place through the creation of a memorable pedestrian experience with unique character-defining design elements. These may include landscaping, tunn"rr, decorative lighting, paving and railing materials, and way{inding and interpretive signage, all of which will create a cohesiue ambiance that announces the entrance into the Historic District and the heart of the River District.
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Key Site 4: Trader's Lane Area
Occupying an approximately 1.3-acre area conveniently situated between the Historic District and State Park lands, the City-owned parking lot bounded byTrader's Lane and Leidesdorff, Riley, and Wool Streets presents a wonderful opportunity to advance the City's goals of stimulating economic activity, enhancing access to the river, and providing additional gathering areas. The first impression of the Historic District for people currently approaching south on Riley Street is the back side of Sutter Street commercial buildings - including service entries, dumpsters, and an asphalt parking lot. Almost all the buildings along Traders Lane were builtto face Sutter Street and the backs of the buildings face the river, so they have only a few windows and the entrances from the Traders Lane area and typically only serve egresses in design and function. ThisTraders Lane concept helps create two building fronts and two oppoftunities for ingress/egress. However, this parcel is ideally suited to create a much stronger entry statement and can help to reestablish the Leidesdorff Street frontage as an integral par.t of the commercial core and welcome the visitors and the community into the heart of the River District.

This key site concept conceives of a new 134,000 +/- square foot building ihat reinvigorates the Historic District and provides additional pedestrian gathering spaces along the street. The project conceptfeatures a signature restaurant space near the Riley intersection, with a boutique hotel on the top floor, and flexible retail space facing the Trader's Lane alley with the intent of activating this space with healthy activities and uses.

The middle floors of the building would include a public parking structure, which would replace the existing surface parking and Leidesdorff parallel stalls (approximately 1 12 existing stalls), and more than accommodate the parking n."dr of the hotel concept and the existing parking stalls, with approximately 166 spaces. Fire and emergency access to the site will be maintained.

The concept features quality architecture which is consistent with the Historic District Design and Development Guidelines and reflects the prominent historic buildings in the vicinity. The massing of the building would be carefully articulated to minimize its dominance over the adjacent structures, such as stepping down at the corner to allow views into the Historic District from below.

The design concept includes a gateway archway sign across Riley Street that denotes this primary entrance and enhances the unique character of Folsom by reflecting traditional forms influenced by the railroad and mining history. This archway could also function as a two-sided gateway to both the River District and the Historic District depending on the direction of approach.

A small boutique hotel is suggested on the fourth floor with approximately 30 to 35 rooms. Nothing like this currently exists in the City of Folsom, and previous studies have demonstrated a desire for something similar.

From an urban planning perspective, adding accommodation in the commercial district is a proven way of increasing vitality, especially after-hours, for restaurants and visitor-serving businesses. This modestly sized hotel would complement existing offerings nearby.

Example of activated public space with
re p re se ntativ e a rch ite ctu ra I ch a ra cte r
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This area is a hub of activity, and this concept provides places for the public to recreate and people-watch, including a second-floor rooftop patio and a grand staircase for casual seating and gathering. Exterior public r[u..., including a public piaza, are incorporated into the design to encourage people to spend time guth"ri;g ani socializiig. This plaza would visually and functionally anchor the south end of the proposed Fiu",. prJmenade descri6ed above with the aid of wayfinding signage and a consistent design language, such as shared paving materials, colored banners, planting palette, and/or streetscape furnishings. This site could offer a unique 6pportunity to provide interpretive historical information about the Folsom land grant and describe how William Alexander'Leidesdorff settled this region. The intersection of Leidesdorff and Riley is frequently congested. While a roundabout was considered for this intersection, it was ultimately deemed inappropriate in icale and likely to have too many impacts on surrounding improvements' The Trader's Lane improvements must comply with the operational needs of the City and meet applicable building and fire codes, such as a minimum clearance along Trader's Lane for emergencyvehicle access, and should be consistent with the Historic District Design and Development Guidelines for the pre-1900 design of the Sutter Street Subarea. The final building design will be subject to review by the City's Historic District Commission.
i. Key Site 4 Planning PrinciPles
The Trader's Lane improvements are consistent with this Vision Plan's planning principles described in Chapter 1,
. pRlNClpLE 1 - Engage in early consultation and partnerships with State Parks and Native American tribes
Although coordination with State Parks is not likely to be needed for the Trader's Lane improvements, coordination with Native American tribes is recommended to ensure their interests and suggestions are integrated in the preliminary design stages' o pRINCIPLE 2 - Promote a walkable city by increasing sa{ety and ease of access for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles
This will be realized by the creation of enhanced pedestrian spaces along Trader's Lane and Leidesdorff Street.
. PRINCIPLE 3 - Create increased recreational or economic opportunities This will be met through activating Trader's Lane with visitor-serving retail and commercial enterprises, emphasizing pedestrian connections to the River Promenade to the east and the Railroad Block/Historic folsom Station public plazas to the west. The addition of a boutique hotel and restaurant will not only generate additional tax revenue for the City but will also encourage more visitors to stay in Folsom and explore the River Dlstrict. e pRlNClpLE 4 - Celebrate, educate, and conserve the City's historical, cultural, and environmental resou rces where a PProPriate
This will be achieved by utilizing the Riley/Leidesdorff intersection as an opportunity to create a recognizable gateway entrance-with signage reflecting the Historic District's traditional materials and iorms wh]ch were influenced by ihe iailroad and mining history. Way{inding signage will link to key cultural and historic landmarks in the Historic District and interpretive signage and/or public ai could describe the Folsom land grant and how William Alexander Leidesdorff settled this region.
. pRlNClpLE 5 - Commit to "best in class" effofts to inspire residents and visitors as projects and programs are imPlemented
This will be achieved through enhancing the sense of place by creating of a memorable pedestrian experience with uniq ue character defining design elements, such as q uality arch itectu re, d istinctive landscaping, decorative lighting and paving materials, and wayfinding and interpretive signage that create a compatible u.nblun." to reinvigorate the Leidesdorff Street frontage and announce the entrance into the Historic District and the heart of the River District' 63 Public Draft - September 12,2024

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1. Restaurant and hotel lobby (xx sf)

2. Retail facing alley (xx sf)

3. Hotel check-in entrY

4. Valet/shor1-term parking

5. Parking garage entry

6. Ramp to 2nd floor parking
7 . Elevator and stairs

8. Breezeway through building

9. Sidewalk (10'wide)

10. Alley activated with public uses
1 1. Public plaza

12. District gateway arch

13. Enhanced paving treatment

14. River Promenade (20'wide)
Figure 19. A roundabout was considered at Riley and Leidesdorff, but ultimately dismissed because it was detrimental to the character of the sPace
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Figure 20. view of new building concept with Traders Lane in foreground ii. Preliminary EnvironmentalAssessment of Key Site 4
The Trader's Lane site is located on an existing parking lot with minimal environmental constraints. The site is on the edge of the 500-yearfloodplain and the south edge o{the site borders an area containing soils with u.ry high shrink-swell potentiai. During the design and engineering of the proposed building, it will be n".Lrrury to conduct geotechnical investigations (i.e., soil tests) to determine if there is a risk of heaving or setr1ing. The sitelesign should also consider the potential for flood effects during the most extreme flooding events.

This site has less risk of encountering previously undiscovered archaeological resources than other areas of the River District, but excavation could encounter buried historical or archaeological resources.

Subsurface archaeological investigations and/or monitoring of excavation during consiruction should be considered to minimize risk to these resources'
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iii. Preliminary Economic Considerations of Key Site 4
The project team prepared a preliminary financial feasibility analysis to illustrate the opportunities and chalienges related to the Trader's Lane private development concept. Refer to Section D below for ..ono,r,'i. considerations of Key Site Concepts with public realm improvements. A static development pro forma analysis is shown in t-he table in Figure 21 , and it evaluates the feasibility of the Trader's Lane mixed-use development concept with the following assumptions:
. 10,455 sq. ft. of restaurant/retail space
. 31 hotel rooms
t 166 structured parking spaces
The pro forma considers planning-level costs of development to estimate the lease rates, average daily room rates, and parking revenue required to incentivize development.

Preliminary Financial Feasibility Findings
The high-level, point-in-time analysls indicates a positive financial feasibility outcome, but these findingi are preliminary and may change as the concept is refined or economic conditions fluctuate.

The initial assessment uses a Residual Land Value (RLV) approach, which estimates the land's value by subtracting all vertical development costs from the capitalized gross development value of the site's current prlposed uses. The next step involves comparing the RLV with comparable land sales to determine whether the financial feasibility is competitive in the current market. Once the City secures a private development interest, the RLV analysis should be further refined to reflect any updates to the pioposed site pian and to ensure competitiveness. Depending on the details of the. negotiations with a piivate deueiopment interest at that time, the City may also consider selling the land at a reduced price or waiving the cost altogether to facilitate project implementation.

Development costs, market data, and uncertaintlr
o Development costs for illustrative development prototypes were derived from various sources and are based on current market-rate values. Due to the specifics of individual projects and recent cost volatility, actual development costs may vary from planning-level estimates. r Market data was considered for the City of Folsom as an example. lt is important to note that market lease rates, average daily rates, and parking revenues will vary by location though Folsom was used to provide an illustrative set of results {or the River District. r The effects and volatility of interest rates also mean that achievable price points are in flux and will vary over time.

Devetopment challenges were reflected in the pro forma
r Current development costs are high throughout the whole State. Current lease rates for commercial space and Average Daily Rates (ADRs) for hotel space nominally offset these costs. o The current RLV analysis reflects potential development risk by assuming a higher capitalization rate in calculating the proposed project's capitalized development value. To the extent that the City is able to min-imize development risk, the assumed capitalization rate may be lower, resulting in a greater estimated value and positive feasibility result' 67 Public Draft - September 12,2024

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Figure 21 . Preliminary High-Level Financial Feasibility Analysis: Trader's Lane Building 10,455 restaurant/retail leasable sq. ft.; 31 hotel rooms; 166 structured parking spaces; 134,416 gross development sq. ft.
$279$3,42s,900
$32.00 psf/year;3.27"
Vacancy; 20"/" Opex;

7.5% Cap Rate
Development Program
Restau ranVRetail
$6s8$27,s18,100
$3oo ADR; $1 oo other
Daily lncome; 76%
Occupancy; 40"/" Opex;

7.5% Cap Rate
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$s2$4,149,300
$1,200 per public space/
year; $4,000 per hotel
space; 30o/o Opex 7 .5o/o
Cap Rate
Structured Parking
$35,093,300 $2crTotal Capitalized
Development Value
$1 89$25,398,700
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Saylor; Parking Costs;
Pricing and Revenue
Calculator Victoria
Transport Policy I nstitute;
EPS
Direct Costs
$os$8,796,600-35% of Direct CostsSoft Costs
s2s4$34,195,300Total Development
Costs (Excluding Land)

2.60/o of Capitalized
Development Value
$898,000
(Approx. $700k/ acre)
Residual Land Value
(RLv)
Assumption Gross Development
Value Value Per Sq. Ft.Pro Forma Factor
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Key Site 5: City Corporation Yard
The Vision Plan includes a general land use concept for the City-owned Corporation Yard located at the southern end of Leidesdorff Street. This approach aims to balance illustrating the community's vision for the Corporation Yard with preserving flexibility for future site planning efforts. lt allows for design variation and provides opportunities for additional neighborhood compatibility and land use refinements' After several iterations and revisions, the CAC reached census on the land use concept shown as Figure 23.

The land use categories are deliberately broad and allow for a good deal of flexibility. For example, "visitor serving" could include a myriad of uses such as a cultural facility like a museum or commercial businesses such u, ,".t]urrunts or retail usei, and even conference/ hospitality services which have a similar feeling to Asilomar in Pacific Grove. The intent of this key site plan is to identify the types of uses that are deemed to be most appropriate forthis site at a conceptual level. Consideration of actual uses and relationships will need to be undertaken in the future and be considered on their merit, along with the associated infrastructure, internal circulation, and parking, which will have to be accommodated within future site plan refinements' Because the project site abuts State Park property, it is recommended that the City work with State Parks to enhance theii trails to provide more direct access to the water's edge, make looped trail connections to other destinations within the Historic District, and explore design solutions to minimize conflicts with cyclists and pedestrians.

Along the entire river side of the site, there will be an approximately 20-foot-wide pedestrian promenade proufuing a relatively flat and accessible route to connect various Corporation Yard destinations and the btate par"k trail system. This promenade will have a more refined design than the existing Lake Natoma Trail and could incluie low-level pedestrian scale lighting designed to be sensitive to wildlife and light pollution.

Shaded benches and interpretive and wayfinding signage is also suggested.

The proposed park site occupies the general area of the actual Gold Rush's Negro Bar, an African American mining community. This is a potential unique opportunity to interpret and celebrate Black History in Folsom through public art and park design.

The plan includes five land use categories and includes character images of the variety of uses that fit into each category. While "mixed-use" was a potential land use, the CAC determined it was not a priority for this site. lnsteid, the CAC suggested focusing on success{ully achieving the other envisioned uses. Similarly, "passive open space" was not included because the site is already adjacent to a huge passive open space - the State pirk - and adding more would be redundant. However, active park uses are envisioned with the Corporation Yard.
r A small amount of residential is shown at the north end of the site to provide a transition from the existing single-family homes on Leidesdorff Street.
o There are approximately 6.5-acres of commercial and visitor serving, some of which have arlisan and makerspace uses blenJed in. Examples of this are the public markets that can be found in several communities, including the Barlow in Sebastopol, the Oxbow Market in Napa, and Tin City in Paso Robles.
. The new visitor-serving and artisan-makerspaces should complement, not replicate, existing Historic District retail and commercial outlets.
. An approximately 1-acre area is earmarked for an entertainment facility at the angle point of the site facing the river. This could be a venue that hosts open-air theatre and music performances or private special events like weddings and social gatherings.
r Six acres of active open space is included at the south end of the site. Representing approximately one-third of the Corporation Yard, this could be transformed into a public park with picnicking, walking trails, playgrounds, and gathering areas. A parking lot is indicated that would be available not only to park visitors, but also to paddlers for accessing the lake. r Two areas are undesignated (labeled as TBD) adjacent to the existing neighborhood on Young Wo Circle. There was rr.h dir.ursion about this part of the site, including some support for residential, and some for more green space; ultimately the committee opted to preserve flexibility for the future and not commit at this time.
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o A mid-'l 9th century railroad engineer, Theodore Judah, created the first surveyed map of the town of Folsom for William Alexander Leidesdorff. The map comprised of a fourteen by seven block grid with twenty named streets, and today most o{ these street alignments remain. The historic Judah Map included the Corporation Yard area and this map should be used as an organizing theme for future site planning efforts, providing continuity to the gridded streets already in place. r Pedestrian connections within the existing Historic District should be amplified to encourage exploration of other possible routes, not just Sutter Street.
. The concept also shows the extension of Leidesdorff Street and Forrest Street until they intersect at a roundabout. This provides two points of ingress and egress to the site for distribution of traffic concentration a nd emergency access.
i. Key Site 5 Planning Principles
The CorporationYard improvements are consistentwith thisVision Plan's planning principles described in Chapter 1.
. PRINCIPLE 1 - Engage in early consultation and partnerships with State Parks and Native American tribes
This will be important to ensure the project is coordinated with State Parks trails, facilities, and amenities. Additionally, coordination with Native American tribes is recommended to ensure their interests and suggestions are integrated in the preliminary design stages. . PRINCIPLE 2 - Promote a walkable city by increasing safety and ease of access for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles
This will be realized by creating enhanced trail connections to the river and a pedestrian promenade, as well as adding trail loops and connections to the Historic District. . PRINCIPLE 3 - Create increased recreational or economic opportunities This will be met through the creation of commercial/visitor serving uses, entertainment, and artisan maker spaces along with the active open space areas. . PRINCIPLE 4 - Celebrate, educate, and conserve the City's historical, cultural, and environmental resou rces
This will be achieved through the incorporation of public art and/or interpretive signage which can advance the understanding of black miners in Folsom, and wayfinding signage will link to key cultural and historic landmarks in the Historic District. There are increased opportunities with yolth-oriented facilities to implement unique learning methods. The surrounding environmental resources will be enhanced with improved trails and provide more direct access to the water's edge.
. PRINCIPLE 5 - Commit to "best in class" efforts to inspire residents and visitors as projects and programs are implemented
This will be accomplished by enhancing the sense of place for the River District through the creation of a memorable pedestrian experience with unique character-defining design elements.

These elements include quality architecture, distinctive landscaping, decorative lighting, high- quality site furnishings and paving materials, public aft, and wayfinding and interpretive signage.

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1. Pedestrian friendly upgrades to Leidesdorrf
St for strong connection to Historic District
commercial core

2. Pedestrian promenade, 20'wide, on City
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3. Parking for park and river access

4. Suggested pedestrian trail improvements to
create loops in and out of site and provide
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Preliminary Environmental Assessment of Key Site Concepts Key Site I - Preliminary Environmental Assessment
The Canal Trail and Bridge Concept is in a portion of the River Districtwith several environmental constraints.

The primary constraints in this location are the high landslide susceptibility due to proximity to steep riverbanks and the poiential for encountering significant cultural resources. Construction of the new pedestrian bridge and connecting trails will require evaluations by geotechnical experts to evaluate landslide risk. Additionally, assessments b! cultural resource experts and Native American tribes should be conducted to minimize and avoid potentiai impacts to cultural resources, ensuring a safe and sustainable design approach.

The existing Rainbow Bridge and Truss Bridge are designated scenic resources, and the design of the new pedestrianLridge should clnsider aesthetic styles that are compatible with the existing bridges, or that reflect unique connections to Folsom's historical and cultural past, while minimizing impacts to scenic views.

This site includes sensitive natural communities, with lnterior Live Oak Alliance present on the south bank of Lake Natoma, and White Alder Alliance present on the north bank. Care should be taken to minimize direct and indirect disturbance to these communities.

As with most of the River District, this area has a high potential for previously undiscovered archaeological resources. A complete archaeological survey of the site should occur priorto preliminary design of the new pedestrian bridge and trail connections. This will allow archaeological resources to be identified early and avoided or otherwise protected.

Key Site 2 - Preliminary Environmental Assessment
The Rodeo Park site has minimal environmental constraints and is suitable for a wide variety of uses' The southern edge of the site includes soils that are mapped as having a very high shrink-swell potential. These soil types .oit"in specific clays that can swell substantially when water is absorbed. This can result in damage to stiuctures by causing heaving or settling. lf structures are proposed along the southern edge of this site, a geotechnical investigation may be necessaryto determine appropriate engineering approaches.

The existing woodland on the northeast corner of the site contains a sensitive natural community comprised of the lnterior Live Oak Alliance. An adventure playground, or other proposals for this woodland, should be designed to maintain existing oaks to the extentfeasible. lt may be necessaryto consult with a qualified arborist during the detailed design of this area.

Because this site is mostly developed, there is less risk that previously undiscovered archaeological resources would be encountered during construction. However, there is still a possibility that archaeological resources could be encountered during subsurface excavation or in previously undisturbed portions of the site, and a professional archaeologist should be involved during the detailed design process and early consultation with Native American tribes is recommended.

Key Site 3 - Preliminary Environmental Assessment
The portions of the promenade area near Greenback Lane would have very few environmental constraints because they are within urbanized areas along existing roadways. Trails closer to the river, the boardwalk under the existing tridges, and the proposed passive park would be in areas that are susceptible to landslides. The proposedlrails, boardwalk, and passive park nearthe river are also within the 500-yearfloodplain and could te affected by flooding during extreme weather events. These features, and the boardwalk in particular, would require geotechnical investigltions to identify appropriate engineering approaches that consider landslide and floo-ding risks. The proposed passive park is within the lnterior Live Oak Alliance, a sensitive natural community. the park design and construction should preserve existing oak trees and minimize disturbance to su rrou ndi n g vegetation.

Like much o{ the many other areas of the River District, this area has a high potential for undiscovered archaeological resources, particularly in elevated areas near the river. A complete archaeological survey of the site shoulJ occur prior to preliminary design of the trails, boardwalk, and passive park to identify and protect archaeological resources.

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