The Folsom City Council convened for its regular meeting, addressing a full agenda that included public comments on community events and safety, recognition of volunteers, presentations on community service and regional homelessness collaboration, routine contract approvals, labor agreements, and the formation of a committee to explore fire service partnerships.
Much we will adjourn the special meeting and call to order the regular meeting for Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. With a quick please call the roll. Yeah, Council Members Roarba, Karen Kozlowski, Leary, Rafel, and Aquino. Here, and if you'd all please rise and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. One nation on the indivisible with every city justice. Okay, Mr. City Attorney, any agenda updates. Yes, good evening, Madam Mayor. We have a revised staff report for item 11 on that's agenda. A copy should have been provided to you, and they are also available on the table in the back. Thank you very much. That takes us to business from the floor. This is the public's opportunity to address the council on items that are not on the agenda, but please understand that state law prohibits us from deliberating or taking action on items that are not on the agenda. If you want to speak now during business from the floor or on anything on tonight's agenda, we ask that you fill out a blue card in the back of the room. Hand it over here to the officer, and we will call you up at the appropriate time. So, madam clerk, do we have any requests to speak on business from the floor? You do. You have three requests to speak this evening under business from the floor. Um, our first speaker is gonna be Sarah Perrin, and Sarah will be followed by Tiara Dominguez. So Sarah, come on down. All right, and we do give speakers three minutes each. And when you know you're next to speak, you're you're welcome to wait on deck there. You can come right over here to this center. Uh microphone. Yep, pull it up to your mouth so we can hear you there. Perfect. Okay. Can you hear me? Yep. Go ahead. Good evening. Good evening, Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Council members. Thank you for the opportunity to speak. My name is Sarah Perrin, and I'm a Folsom resident and a member of the LGBTQ community. On Saturday, October 11th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lions Park, we're hosting the inaugural Folsom Family Pride event on National Coming Out Day, our city's first ever queer-affirming LGBTQ Plus Pride celebration. It's free, family friendly, and open to everyone. LGBTQ Plus residents, allies, and neighbors who want to celebrate inclusion and support the people who call Folsom home. Full details and updates are at FolsomCA Pride.com. So why does this event matter to Folsom? First, belonging. Folsom Family Pride is a welcoming space where LGBTQ people and families, as well as our allies, can gather safely and joyfully. When people feel seen and supported, they participate more in civic life, volunteer more, and help build the resilient community we all want and deserve. Second, safety and well-being. Folsom Family Pride connects attendees to queer affirming nonprofit organizations, mental health resources, faith communities, youth programs, and local services. For some, especially teens or people new to the region, one conversation at a resource table can make a major impact. Third, local spirit and commerce. Folsom Family Pride activates a city park, brings neighbors together, and invites visitors who dine in our restaurants and shop in our stores. It showcases Folsom as a welcoming city and keeps goodwill as well as dollars close to home.