August 10, 2021

Roseville calls for mandatory 20 percent water conservation in anticipation of worsening drought

Water users throughout Roseville are now required to reduce water use by 20 percent.

Although the City has adequate supply to meet demands, continued drought conditions throughout the fall and winter will further stress water supply at Folsom Lake and throughout California.

As part of the mandate, Roseville is implementing landscape watering restrictions, including designated watering days.

Learn more about the restrictions and ways to reduce your water use.

Learn how Roseville is working to diversify water supply sources

In effort to ensure long-term water reliability, Roseville is expanding and accelerating projects that diversify water supply sources, including:

• Groundwater storage/recovery
• New water delivery pipeline
• Long-term agreements with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and Placer County Water Agency
• Comprehensive planning for water recycling, future growth and infrastructure

Together with the current water conservation mandate, these investments will help meet demands during drought conditions now and into the future.

Learn more about these projects and Roseville's water planning.

How to water in Roseville 

Are you new to Roseville or just interested in creating a water efficient landscape?

Our upcoming online workshop will provide essential tips on scheduling for our region, taking soil type and weather patterns into account. We will also demonstrate proper water smart practices and strategies for a vibrant, healthy landscape.

Join us September 3 from 12 – 1 p.m. for this free webinar, How to Properly Water in Roseville’s Climate.

To register, visit roseville.ca.us/gardeningworkshops.

Public workshops scheduled for proposed electric rate adjustments

The cost of delivering utility services continues to rise, from meeting changing regulatory requirements to maintaining our workforce. To keep pace with these changes, Roseville Electric Utility is recommending necessary rate adjustments.

Please join us to learn more about these proposed changes at one of our three virtual public workshops:

• August 17, 5:30 p.m.
• August 26, 5:30 p.m.
• August 31, 5:30 p.m.

Our workshops will cover the proposed rate changes and provide an opportunity to ask questions. For additional information and links to register for our virtual meetings, visit roseville.ca.us/rates.

More residents now qualify for electric bill assistance

As your community-owned utility, Roseville Electric has a number of resources available to help save on your bill.

Income-qualified residents can receive a 15 percent discount on their electric bill through our Electric Rate Assistance Program. And now with expanded income eligibility, even more residents qualify.

To find out if you are eligible, call (916) 774-5300 or visit roseville.ca.us/assistance.

Registration is open now for Parks, Recreation & Libraries programs

The latest edition of Experience PRL is available online. Download your copy now and start exploring upcoming programs and events. 

Plus, be sure to catch featured news including how to get involved in planning for the future of PRL as well as a little bit of hidden history right here in Roseville.

To download your copy and register, visit roseville.ca.us/experienceprl.

Get a free Vacation House Check by Roseville PD

The Vacation House Check program is a free service offered by Roseville Police  for residents and is supplemental to your primary home security arrangements.

While you're away, volunteers in our Citizens On Patrol (COP) program will check your residence on a random basis, looking for signs of suspicious activity such as open doors, open or broken windows, unfamiliar cars, or other suspicious changes.

Any situation discovered by our COP volunteers that needs immediate attention will be addressed by Roseville Police officers.

Enroll Here

Housing Element Update considered for adoption

Don’t miss an opportunity to help inform Roseville’s future housing needs and policies. The update to the Housing Element of the General Plan is scheduled to be heard before City Council at their regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, August 18.

Learn more at roseville.ca.us/HousingElementUpdate.

Free virtual workshop for Roseville teachers

All Roseville teachers are invited to attend a free workshop, Low Floor, High Ceiling - Making Science Tasks More Spacious.

Low Floor, High Ceiling experiences are those with easy access points for all learners (low floor), and the potential for expansive thinking (high ceiling). 

September 27
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Register here

The workshop is presented by the California Academy of Sciences and hosted by Roseville’s Utility Exploration Center.

Take care when using your recycling sites

Throughout the city are several recycling sites for cardboard, newspaper, and other recyclables. These sites are an essential community benefit to recycle additional material that might not fit in your trash and recycling bin at home.

Often we see these sites used to dump trash or recyclables are left outside of bins improperly, creating a mess for everyone. When this occurs, it requires a significant amount of city staff time to clean up—sometimes up to two hours daily in addition to checking and dumping bins.

Help keep our sites clean and tidy. For more information about recycling services, visit www.roseville.ca.us/recycling.

Plan ahead for temporary closure of Vernon Street Parking Garage

The Vernon Street Parking Garage (next to Blue Line Arts) will be closed through August 18 for painting and re-striping. 

Please plan ahead for alternative parking if you are headed to the downtown area. 

View alternative parking options.

Updated road resurfacing schedule

Watch for resurfacing work on the following streets.

Keep an eye on digital message boards for current work dates and times in each area. Schedules are subject to change due to weather, equipment and other unforeseen conditions.

Major roadways 
You’ll first see preparation work and pavement removal. Then there will be a few weeks before new layer of asphalt is added.

• Eureka Road between Douglas and Sierra College Boulevard: In progress
• Foothills Boulevard between Cirby Way and Denio Loop: In progress
• Douglas Boulevard between Sierra Gardens Drive and Sierra College Boulevard: Beginning as soon as August 16
• Blue Oaks Boulevard between Fiddyment Road and Crocker Ranch Road: Beginning as soon as August 17
• Sierra College Boulevard between Eureka Road and the southern city limits: Beginning as soon as August 23
• Riverside Avenue between Darling Way and the southern city limits: Beginning as soon as August 30

Sun City
A portion of Sun City will be resurfaced beginning in late August. You’ll also see preparatory curb ramp updates which are required by law in advance of road work. The entire Sun City neighborhood is undergoing phased resurfacing through 2024.

Please be alert and travel with care in work zones.

For a map of locations and details about these improvements, visit roseville.ca.us/resurfacing.

Phase 1 of Washington Boulevard/Andora Widening Project construction underway

The first phase of Washington Boulevard/Andora Widening Project construction is in progress and will continue through early 2022. Watch digital message boards for current work dates and times.

Currently a portion of trail along Washington Boulevard is closed due to construction activity.

Learn more: roseville.ca.us/Washington-Andora.

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

View meeting agendas and minutes

City Council - 6 p.m., Wednesday, August 18

Planning Commission - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 12

Parks and Recreation Commission - 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 7
Civic Center Meeting Rooms 1 & 2

Transportation Commission -  6 p.m., Tuesday, September 21

Public Utilities Commission - 6 p.m., Tuesday, August 24

Law and Regulation Committee - 4 p.m., Wednesday, August 25

Grants Advisory Commission - 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 14

Roseville Independent Redistricting Commission - 6:30 p.m., Monday, September 27

Design Committee - August meeting canceled

Economic Development Advisory Committee - 1:30 p.m., Monday, August 16
Civic Center Meeting Rooms 1 & 2

Senior Commission - 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 11

Unless otherwise noted, Council and Commission meetings are held in the Roseville City Council Chambers at 311 Vernon Street. 

Meetings held in the City Council Chambers can be viewed live online or on demand on the City’s website and on the City’s YouTube channel.