Easier access to City finances and budget now available through Open Budget 

Expanding on our relaunched open data portal, Open Roseville, the City has launched Open Budget with detailed data dedicated specifically to the City’s budget and finances.

“Open Budget is a cornerstone of our commitment to transparency. It will give our residents a better understanding of the City’s revenues and spending in a user-friendly, interactive and informative way,” said Dominick Casey, Roseville City Manager.

Roseville’s Open Budget can be found at budget.roseville.ca.us.

Watering days shift to one day per week starting November 1

As we move into the fall and winter months, watering days will change from two days a week to one, beginning November 1. Both commercial and residential customers can water on Mondays before 10 a.m. or after 8 p.m.

Remember to check your soil moisture before you water. Research tells us that people often decide to water their yards just by looking at their plants or if the weather is hot and dry. The result is that often people overwater, applying more than their lawn and plants need. The only way to know is to check soil moisture with a moisture meter or dig down with a hand shovel to determine soil moisture. 

Learn more about Measure C, a hotel and lodging tax measure on the November ballot

Measure C proposes an increase in the hotel and lodging tax paid by visitors staying in hotels and short-term rentals in Roseville from 6 percent to 10 percent.

Roseville’s hotel tax was last updated 47 years ago, in 1975. Roseville currently has the lowest hotel tax in the six-county region and one of the lowest in the state. An increase of 4% would add about $5 to the cost of a $125 room stay. And generate about $3 million a year for any municipal purpose including essential services and infrastructure used by visitors.

Watch this short video to learn more.

Elec-Trick-or-Treat

Are you haunted by energy waste around your home? Did you know that some of your household appliances and electronic devices may be slowly devouring your electricity?

To learn more about the voltage vampires in your home, come show off your Halloween costume at the Utility Exploration Center the week of October 25th for our Elec-Trick-or-Treat event. We’re going to shine a light on household energy waste and teach visitors some easy tricks to fight off voltage vampires.

Turkey Trot prices go up on November 1

Gobble Gobble, our Turkey Trot 5K/10K Fun Run is approaching fast! Prices for registration are going up on November 1. So don’t miss out…join your family and friends at the starting line on Thanksgiving morning.

And be sure to bring non-perishable food items to packet pick-up, or on race day, to help Saint Vincent DePaul prevent hunger in our community.

Ready your rakes for Curbside Leaf Pickup 

Changing of the seasons means curbside leaf pickup begins October 31 and continues through January 13.

Roseville's free curbside leaf pickup service helps prevent fallen front yard leaves from clogging stormwater drains and washing into our creeks and streams, disturbing the sensitive ecological balance and threatening plants and wildlife.

Update on Roseville medication take back day locations

Gather up those unused and expired medications and vaping devices for our next free medication take-back day:

Saturday, October 29
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Drop them off at one of two Roseville locations.

Energy saving tips you really Autumn know

Saving energy and money can be easy and inexpensive. These tips can help you conserve energy and save money this fall season, without compromising your comfort:

• Water heating consumes up to 20% of total household energy use (energy.gov). Adjust your water heater temperature to 120°F and wash your clothes in cold water and try only running full loads.
• Heating the house makes up about 29% of the average household utility bill (energy.gov). Replace your HVAC air filter monthly, or at least every 3 months, and check your ducts.

Visit roseville.ca.us/rebates or call (916) 79-POWER to learn about all of the rebates we offer for energy efficiency upgrades.

City lays out five-year technology roadmap 

“Technology is ingrained in our organization and city like never before - from vital public safety communications to robust public engagement to the reliable operation of our utilities to the key backbone functions of our financial team. All of these are vital for a modern municipal government," said Dominick Casey, Roseville City Manager.

Our new 2023-2027 Strategic Technology Roadmap lays out the City’s technology framework for the next five years.

Bridge preventative maintenance underway 

The City of Roseville has begun preventative maintenance work to treat and seal more than eight miles of bridge surfacing throughout the city. Watch for periodic lane closures.

Westbrook Boulevard road closure

Westbrook Boulevard will be closed between Lower Bank Drive and Blue Oaks Boulevard from Oct. 24 through Nov. 18. Follow the detour signs. The closure will allow the neighborhood developer to construct additional lanes more quickly and safely.

New Maidu Museum hours

Ancient petroglyphs, native art and amazing exhibits. Have you been to our Maidu Museum & Historic Site yet? New hours for the facility started on Monday, October 24. Visit soon to learn about all of the exciting things the museum has to offer.

Local non-profits are putting City grant funding to good use

Each year, the City awards grants to local non-profits through the Citizens Benefit Fund, created following the sale of the Roseville Hospital in 1993. The proceeds of the sale were placed in a trust and a portion of the interest earned each year is made available for grants with the purpose of improving the quality of life for the residents of Roseville.

In the last grant funding cycle, $359,334 was awarded to and used by 21 organizations from July 2021 to June 2022. Among those helped with the grant funding included people with disabilities, veterans, families needing stable housing, those in need of reliable meals, teens, children and the elderly.

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

View meeting agendas and minutes

City Council - 6 p.m., Wednesday, November 2

Planning Commission - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 27

Parks and Recreation Commission - 6 p.m., Monday, November 7

Transportation Commission -  October meeting canceled

Hazard Mitigation Plan Steering Committee - 1 p.m., Monday, November 14

Public Utilities Commission - 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 25

Law and Regulation Committee - 9 a.m., Thursday, October 27

Grants Advisory Commission - 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 8

Design Committee - 4:30 p.m., Thursday, November 17

Economic Development Advisory Committee - 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 25

Senior Commission - 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 9

Local Sales Tax Citizen's Oversight Committee - To be determined

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.