ROSEVILLE, Calif. — From rising electric rates to pool renovations and more. Here are some of the things that happened at the Roseville city council meeting this week.
The meeting was May 1 at 6 p.m. The council discussed several agenda items and approved multiple contracts and ordinances. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting.
Roseville Electric customers to see 18% rate hike
The Roseville City Council approved an 18% increase in Roseville Electric rates Wednesday that will go into effect in two phases.
The first of the two 9% increases will go into effect June 1, 2024, with the second one taking effect Jan. 1, 2025. The 18% increase comes as the 8% surcharge implemented Feb. 1, 2023, becomes permanent Jan. 1, 2025.
This means, as of 2025, Roseville Electric customers will be paying 26% more than they were two years prior.
Without adjusting rates, Roseville Electric Utility said the increase in energy costs has created challenges. Find more details and information on the Electric Rate Assistance Program HERE.
Roseville city council to increase fines for illegal fireworks
The Roseville city council took the first step in increasing illegal fireworks fines and updating regulations at a Wednesday meeting.
Once the second reading of the ordinance is approved, fines will increase from $100, $200 and $500 for a first, second and third offense to $750 for a first offense and $1,000 for every following offense. Each illegal firework would be a separate offense.
Also, if someone has 25 pounds or less of illegal fireworks, it won't be capped as an infraction but could be cited as a misdemeanor.
Law enforcement and emergency responders could also charge the person for the actual costs of responding to a call for illegal fireworks, which could range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. This charge would be on top of the fine.
A "host" ban will punish the property owner who allows someone to use and store illegal fireworks on their property. The host fine would be the same, so it would be $750 for the first firework and $1,000 for every subsequent firework found.
There is also a community outreach plan to inform people in Roseville about the new fireworks regulations. Find more details HERE.
Roseville's Johnson Pool to undergo renovations
Roseville's Johnson Pool is set to undergo renovations to improve infrastructure and accessibility, among other updates.
The Roseville city council approved a contract for a $3.8 million improvement project Wednesday, bringing the total project budget to $5.2 million.
Pam Allen, a spokesperson for the city of Roseville, says the fiberglass in the current pool has been coated multiple times but continues to erode. So, the fiberglass shell will be removed and replaced with a white plaster finish, similar to the Roseville Aquatics Complex and Mike Shellito Indoor Pool.
Other improvements to the new pool include a beach entry with interactive spray features and a new pool deck. Find more details HERE.
Watch the full meeting: City Council Meeting of May 1, 2024 - City of Roseville, CA
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