Rob Baquera

The meeting commenced with legal counsel reporting no reportable action taken during the closed session regarding existing litigation (Shannon Killian et al versus City of Roseville). The public portion of the meeting included presentations and acknowledgments. The Roseville Chamber of Commerce presented a check for $20,000 in proceeds from its 29th annual Splash event, which benefits the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries (PRL) scholarship program and Operation Swim initiative. The Council also recognized the Roseville High School Tigers varsity football team for winning the Sacramento San Joaquin section championship and achieving historical milestones during the 2025 season. Discussions during the public comment segment addressed concerns regarding conflict of interest bylaws related to city funding and support for a local organization, and the lack of a transparent nomination process for neighborhood associations. The body proceeded to vote on the consent calendar, approving items 3, 4, and 6 through 25, while item 5 concerning the Fairway Drive and Junction Boulevard arterial resurfacing project was pulled for separate discussion.

The meeting concerned the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing (HPRR) programs for the 2026-2027 period. Discussions focused on the established five-year consolidated plan priorities, which aim to reduce poverty and strengthen communities. Key priorities identified include addressing homelessness through services, shelter, and housing; increasing and sustaining affordable rental housing stock; providing services for low-income seniors, youth, victims of violence, and persons with disabilities; and ensuring fair housing services. Attendees provided input, emphasizing the critical need for permanent supportive housing conversion opportunities and highlighting significant challenges related to youth mental health services and rental assistance needs due to financial strain and loss of funding for supporting organizations.

The proceedings included an initial close session conference with labor negotiators concerning the Roseville Police Officers Association and Roseville Firefighters Association local 1592, regarding which no report was made for the record. The main body of the meeting commenced with the presentation of a resolution honoring retired Judge Alan V. Pinesi for his service, including his time as Mayor of Roseville and his dedication to mentoring court staff. Following this, public comments addressed non-agenda items, featuring discussions about election integrity, specifically presenting detailed findings from an independent audit alleging significant material errors and processing violations in the 2024 general election data, and calling for stringent measures for the 2026 general election. Another resident raised a personal safety concern regarding walking dogs.

The meeting commenced with administrative items, including the calling of the role and a moment of silence for the pledge of allegiance. Public comments were opened and subsequently closed with no speakers present. The commission approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. A new Youth Commissioner for 2026, Zach Unidad, a sophomore at West Park High School, was introduced and welcomed. Discussions then centered on filling a vacancy created by a commissioner's election to the Planning Commission, leading to a nomination and subsequent roll call vote for the Vice Chair position for the 2026-2027 grant funding cycle, with Commissioner Lauren Rosano being selected. The majority of the session was dedicated to an applicant workshop concerning the 2026-2027 grant cycle for the Citizens Benefit Fund, which has $279,940 available. Topics covered included the fund's history, eligibility requirements for 501c3/501c4 organizations, funding priorities, community needs areas (Food, Health and Wellness, Community and Social Context, Education, Neighborhood and Physical Environment), the application timeline concluding with the award check presentation on August 11, 2026, and technical guidance on using the Zoom grants application software.

This document outlines the critical needs for the City of Roseville, identified through market analysis, needs assessment, and citizen participation. It categorizes these into highest and low priority needs and establishes six goals for fiscal years 2025 to 2029. Key focus areas include providing shelter and services for the homeless, increasing affordable housing stock, offering services for seniors, youth, persons with disabilities, and victims of domestic violence, promoting fair housing, assisting with housing rehabilitation, and improving neighborhood infrastructure.