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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Roseville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Non-functional turf water conservation (AB 1572)
The city must phase out drinking water on decorative turf at government, commercial, and HOA properties starting in 2027. Homes are exempt, and the city is offering rebates and conversion help to affected businesses.
Solar credits for affordable housing tenants
The fee deferral for WB 30 Phase One keeps 225 low-income senior apartments moving forward — only the second such 80%-AMI senior project in California, with huge demand already showing at its sister project.
2026 User and Regulatory Fee Schedule
New development will pay updated one-time water, sewer, and solid waste fees; single-family water fees drop slightly while apartment and high-density fees rise about $1,582 per unit, phased in over two years. Existing residents' monthly rates are unaffected.
Water Operator Workforce Training Partnership
With a third of the nation's water workforce near retirement, the city is partnering with Roseville Adult School to train adults for water distribution operator certifications. Students get a career path; the city gets a pipeline of future utility workers.
Regional water storage and conservation
Roseville locked in its seat at the regional water table through 2050, protecting its American River water supply and adding a new climate adaptation program. Council members who were around for the original 2000 deal called it one of the region's best collaborations.