Council Member· 2024-12-01 to 2028-12-01
Bruce Houdesheldt
Roseville
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- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 1:00:18
- Avg per meeting
- 5:29
- Segments
- 873
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Top issues during term (20)
Flock license plate reader cameras
Speakers said the city has already spent millions on the camera program; no new cost was decided tonight.
Flock license plate reader cameras debate
The city has invested in roughly 42 cameras since 2021; critics call it a waste of money given the error rate.
November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election and Measure A
About $23,000 more per council member per year, subject to inflation caps of 5%.
Porter Main drainage problems adjacent to Oakleaf subdivision
Repair obligations fall on the developer under a warranty running through March 2027; the city owns ongoing maintenance.
Regulation of assisted stretching businesses
Massage business operating hours
No direct fiscal impact, though more administrative citations could bring in fine revenue.
Environmental Utilities Operations Center project
Major capital project; cost figures were not stated on the record, with activity expected in roughly four to five years.
Sierra View Shopping Center procedural errors
The developer funds frontage road improvements and a new traffic signal at Uplands and Pleasant Grove as conditions of approval; no city cost was cited.
Death of Sheree Dodge and safety of vulnerable residents
Amoruso Ranch build-out and housing mix
Development agreement amendments adjust developer obligations, but no direct cost to taxpayers was cited.
Villages West Community Facilities District formation
Special tax levied on district property owners, not the general fund.
HP Campus Electric Capacity Expansion
No change to residential or typical business rates; only the largest customers shift to the new class.
Oakleaf Estates CFD annexation
Future Oakleaf homeowners pay the special tax; the city's general fund is unaffected.
Woodbridge Park completion delayed
Goldfish Swim School at Freedom Point
Homeless prevention and rapid rehousing funding
$110,000 in grant funds; no impact on the General Fund.
FY2026-27 Nonprofit Grant Awards
Roughly $280,000-$300,000 in annual grant funding with a new 30% per-grant cap; council discretionary pool grows by $10,000.
Solar credits for affordable housing tenants
About $3.7 million in fees deferred, with 5% interest and an administrative charge to cover lost city revenue.
Poor cellular coverage in west Roseville
The proposal claims little to no capital cost to the city.
2026 User and Regulatory Fee Schedule
The two-year phase-in is estimated to cost the city about $352,000 in forgone revenue versus $844,000 for a three-year phase-in.
Decisions during term (266)
Recorded while Houdesheldt was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar — Minutes of September 24, 2026
North Industrial Planning Area Parcel 47A — R10 Foothill DA Amendment, 9000 Foothills Blvd (PL26-0335)
North Central Roseville Specific Plan Parcel 49 — Goldfish Swim School, 1741 Freedom Way (PL26-0383)
Consent Calendar (items 2-6, 8-25)
Item 7 - Woodbridge Park Tennis & Pickleball Courts Notice of Completion
Item 26 - Park Naming Recommendations
Item 27 - Grants Advisory Commission Appointment
Item 28 - Amoruso Ranch Phase 1 Subphase D & E General and Specific Plan Amendments
Item 29 - CFD No. 4 Annexation No. 11 (Oakleaf Estates)
Item 30 - Sierra View Shopping Center Appeal
Dry Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Cogenerations Maintenance and Repair Services – Sole Source Annual Contract Purchase Agreement (ENVIRONMENTAL UTILITIES DEPARTMENT - TECHNICAL SERVICES)
Dry Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations and Laboratory Building Project – Construction Change Order Authority Increase (ENVIRONMENTAL UTILITIES DEPARTMENT - TECHNICAL SERVICES)
North American Society of Trenchless Technology No-Dig North Conference – Out-of-Country Travel Approval (ENVIRONMENTAL UTILITIES DEPARTMENT - TECHNICAL SERVICES)
DF-50 Neighborhood Park Master Plan (PARKS, RECREATION, AND LIBRARIES DEPARTMENT - PARK DEVELOPMENT)
Mahany Park Light Pole - Lease Amendment (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT - INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS)
Western Area Power Administration Displacement - Contract Amendment (ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT - RESOURCE PLANNING & GENERATION)
Bus Shelter Improvement Project - Budget Adjustment (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - TRANSPORTATION)
Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 13 - Grant Authorization (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - ENGINEERING - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING)
Alignment Racks Project Cancellation - Budget Adjustment (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - ADMINISTRATION DIVISION )
Low Carbon Transportation Operations Program Allocation – Grant Funding Application (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - TRANSPORTATION)
Voting record (130)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Item 26 - Park Naming Recommendations
Item 27 - Grants Advisory Commission Appointment
Item 28 - Amoruso Ranch Phase 1 Subphase D & E General and Specific Plan Amendments
Item 29 - CFD No. 4 Annexation No. 11 (Oakleaf Estates)
Item 30 - Sierra View Shopping Center Appeal
Motion by Councilmember Roccucci, seconded by Vice Mayor Alvord, to approve the final map on file with the City Clerk and accept, on behalf of the public, the public utility easements and right of way
Motion by Councilmember Houdesheldt, seconded by Councilmember Mendonsa, to approve plans and specifications for the Vernon Street Town Square Fountain Renovations Project and authorize staff to call
Motion by Councilmember Roccucci, seconded by Mayor Bernasconi, to provide sponsorship to Blue Line Arts to support the Roseville Veterans Memorial Hall mural in the amount of $2,500.
Motion by Councilmember Mendonsa, seconded by Councilmember Roccucci, to provide sponsorship to Roseville Public Cemetery District for its National Wreaths Across America event in the amount of $2,500
Motion by Councilmember Houdesheldt, seconded by Councilmember Roccucci, to adopt Resolution No. 26-356 approving an Affordable Rental Housing Agreement, by and between the City of Roseville, Eco Gree
Motion by Vice Mayor Alvord, seconded by Mayor Bernasconi, to adopt Resolution No. 26-357 to form a Community Facilities District, designate an improvement area therein, establish a Future Annexation
Motion by Councilmember Houdesheldt, seconded by Councilmember Mendonsa, to adopt Resolution No. 26-378 certifying a final environmental impact report relating to the Environmental Utilities Operation
Motion by Councilmember Mendonsa, seconded by Councilmember Houdesheldt, to remove items 10, 19, and 23 from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and approve the remaining items as recommended.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alvord, seconded by Councilmember Roccucci, to introduce for first reading an ordinance amending Section 14.09.130 of Chapter 14.09 of Title 14 of the Roseville Municipal Code reg
Motion by Councilmember Mendonsa, seconded by Councilmember Roccucci, to adopt Resolution No. 26-354 approving revisions to the Citizens' Benefit Fund Policy Manual and introduce for first reading an
Motion by Councilmember Houdesheldt, seconded by Councilmember Mendonsa, to provide sponsorship to the Latino Leadership Council for its annual Dia De Los Muertos in the amount of $2,000.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alvord, seconded by Councilmember Mendonsa, to provide sponsorship to The Placer Freedom Foundation for its first ever Freedom Fun Run in the amount of $2,000.
Motion by Councilmember Houdesheldt, seconded by Councilmember Mendonsa, to introduce an ordinance for first reading, amending Section 14.24.051 of Chapter 14.24 of Title 14 of the Roseville Municipal
Consent Calendar (items 1-9, 11-18, 20-22, 24-26)
Vernon Street Town Square Fountain Renovations — plans and bid authorization (Item 10)
Rocky Ridge Apartments Affordable Rental Housing Agreement (Item 19)
Oakleaf Estates Subdivision Final Map and Subdivision Agreement (Item 23)
Citizens' Benefit Fund Policy Manual and Municipal Code Update (Item 27)
Concerned the 30% cap could concentrate funds in fewer, larger grants and leave institutional nonprofits unfunded.
Electric Surplus Energy Credits for Multifamily Affordable Housing — first reading (Item 35)
Council Discretionary Funds — Blue Line Arts mural (Item 28)
Wanted the contribution contingent on an equal amount from Placer County.
Council Discretionary Funds — Latino Leadership Council Dia de los Muertos (Item 29)
Council Discretionary Funds — Placer Freedom Foundation Freedom Fun Run (Item 30)
Council Discretionary Funds — Roseville Public Cemetery District Wreaths Across America (Item 31)
Nonfunctional Turf Municipal Code Amendment — first reading (Item 33)
Formation of Villages West Community Facilities District No. 1 (Item 34)
Environmental Utilities Operations Center Project and Final EIR (Item 36)
Viewed the project as an insurance policy supporting the regional waste authority's compliance.
to continue the item to the October 7, 2026 meeting when all councilmembers are present
to provide a $500 sponsorship to Reece Booster Club for its Air Force Ball event dedicated to honoring the history and service of the United States Air Force
to adopt Resolution No. 26-336 approving a fee deferral for the JM-30 Sierra Vista Apartments Project
to pull item 24 from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and approve the remaining items as recommended
to adopt Resolution No. 26-331 approving a purchase and sale agreement, by and between the City of Roseville and Eden Housing, Inc. ("purchaser"), having determined hereby through this affirmative vot
to adopt Resolution No. 26-332 approving the 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit the Community Development Blo
to provide a sponsorship in the amount of $3000 to The Gathering Inn from Council Discretionary Funds for the annual Gather for the Hope 2026 event
Massage Business Operating Requirements - Ordinance No. 7108 (Item 24)
Believed the issue was fully vetted and should not be delayed
Motion by Councilmember Roccucci, seconded by Mayor Bernasconi, to introduce for first reading an ordinance amending Section 9.10.220 of the Roseville Municipal Code regarding operating requirements f
Motion by Councilmember Mendonsa, seconded by Councilmember Houdesheldt, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
Motion by Councilmember Houdesheldt, seconded by Councilmember Mendonsa, to adopt Resolution No. 26-321 approving the Downtown Development Fee Credit Program and adopt Ordinance No. 7102 authorizing c
Consent Calendar (Items 3-12)
Massage Business Operating Hours Ordinance (Item 13)
Saw no evidence that the hour between 8 and 9 p.m. posed an enforcement problem