AGENDA
December 11, 2024
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
311 Vernon Street
Roseville, California
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. MEETING PROCEDURES
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Canvass of Results - 2024 Municipal Election
Memo from City Clerk Carmen Avalos recommending the City Council adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-398 CANVASSING VOTES OF THE NOVEMBER
5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS THEREOF PER PLACER COUNTY OFFICIAL ELECTIONS
RESULTS; declaring Vice Mayor-elect in Council District 5, Karen Alvord, as the candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast in her district. After adoption of the resolution, staff recommends that the Official Oath of Office be administered to the incoming Councilmembers for Districts 1, 3, and 5.
CONTACT:
Carmen Avalos 916-774-5269 [email protected]
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
7. SPECIAL REQUESTS/REPORTS/PRESENTATION
7.1. Recognition of Outgoing Mayor Houdesheldt
Resolution of Commendation & Appreciation and token of appreciation presented by Vice Mayor Bernasconi, on behalf of the City Council, to outgoing Mayor Bruce Houdesheldt.
CONTACT:
Carmen Avalos 916-774-5263 [email protected]
7.2. Recognition of Outgoing Councilmember Scott Alvord Resolution of Commendation & Appreciation and token of appreciation presented by Mayor Houdesheldt on behalf of the City Council, to outgoing Councilmember Scott Alvord.
CONTACT:
Carmen Avalos 916-774-5263 [email protected]
8. COUNCIL REPORTS / PUBLIC COMMENTS
9. ADJOURNMENT
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
CC #:
3653
File #:
0502-01
Title:
Canvass of Results - 2024 Municipal Election
Contact:
Carmen Avalos 916-774-5269 [email protected]
Meeting Date: 12/11/2024
Item #: 5.1.
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution declaring Vice mayor-elect in District 5, Karen Alvord, as the candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast in her district.
BACKGROUND
The nomination period for the November 5, 2024 General Election began on Monday, July 15, 2024, and ended on August 9, 2024. At the close of the nomination period only one person was nominated for each of Districts 1 and 3. Tracy Mendonsa was nominated to serve a four-year term for District 1 and Bruce Houdesheldt was nominated to serve a four-year term for District 3.
At its meeting on August 21, 2024, the City Council appointed the two nominated candidates and canceled the General Municipal Election for Districts 1 and 3.
The Placer County Registrar of Voters Office has declared the results of the November 5, 2024 General Election for District 5 for the purpose of election of one (1) Councilmember for District 5 for the full term of four (4) years as follows:
Number of Precincts
District 5
Total
12 Precincts Reporting
12 100%
Vote for 1
1 Total Votes
19,401
Candidates
Total Votes
% of Votes
Karen Alvord
9,518
49.06%
Pete Constant
4,224
21.77%
Nick Busse
3,739
19.27%
Murial Moore
1,187
6.12%
David Powell
733
3.78%
Write-in
0 0.00%
CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE
A ceremonial oath of office for City Council incoming Councilmembers for Districts 1, 3, and 5, will occur on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Rotunda of the Civic Center at 311 Vernon St., Roseville, CA 95678.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Act (CEQA) does not apply to activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, or is otherwise not considered a project as defined by CEQA Statute §21065 and CEQA State Guidelines §15060(c)(3) and §15378. The canvass of election results meets the above criteria and is not subject to CEQA. No additional environmental review is required.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN/OVERARCHING GOALS
Goal B - Support community engagement and advocacy
Respectfully Submitted,
Carmen Avalos, City Clerk
_____________________________
Dominick Casey, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution 24-398
Certificate of Canvass of Vote
RESOLUTION NO. 24-398
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE CANVASSING VOTES OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND DECLARING
THE RESULTS THEREOF PER PLACER COUNTY OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in accordance with the law for the purpose of electing one (1) councilmember for a four (4) year term of office; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Roseville City Council to canvass the return of said election votes and to declare the results; and
1. That the following candidate was voted on and elected as City Councilmembers in said election, for a four (4) year term: Karen Alvord
2. That the final tabulations of the votes cast is as follows:
District 5 Total Votes Received % of Votes cast
Karen Alvord 9,518 49.06%
Pete Constant 4,224 21.77%
Nick Busse 3,739 19.27%
Murial Moore 1,187 6.12%
David Powell 733 3.78%
Write In Votes 0 0.00%
Total Votes 19,401
3. That pursuant to Section 2.03 of the Charter, Karen Alvord is hereby declared to be the Vice-Mayor. The Vice-Mayor’s term of office shall commence upon the assumption of office and shall continue until the next election or assumption of office of a successor. Upon the conclusion of the term of office as Vice-Mayor, Karen Alvord shall be seated as Mayor. The Mayor’s term of office shall commence upon the assumption of office and continue until the assumption of a successor;
4. That the City Clerk or her designee is hereby directed to deliver to Tracy Mendonsa (District 1), and Bruce Houdesheldt (District 3) a certificate of appointment, and Karen Alvord (District 5) a certificate of election, and to administer to said persons the oath of office as prescribed in the Constitution of the State of California. That the term of office and administration of the Oath of Office shall occur and commence immediately following the approval of this resolution, here on Wednesday, December 11, 2024; and
5. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to enter the adoption of this Resolution in the minutes of the City Council as a statement of the results of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roseville that the City Council hereby ratifies and approves the election results as presented.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Roseville this 11th day of December, 2024, by the following vote on roll call:
AYES COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Title:
Recognition of Outgoing Mayor Houdesheldt
Contact:
Carmen Avalos 916-774-5263 [email protected]
Meeting Date: 12/11/2024
Item #: 7.1.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Title:
Recognition of Outgoing Councilmember Scott Alvord
Contact:
Carmen Avalos 916-774-5263 [email protected]
Meeting Date: 12/11/2024
Item #: 7.2.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution for Scott Alvord
CITY OF ROSEVILLE RESOLUTION
OF
COMMENDATION AND APPRECIATION
TO
SCOTT ALVORD
WHEREAS, Scott Alvord was first elected to the Roseville City Council in 2016 through a citywide at-large election and re-elected by district in 2020, serving two full terms marked by his unwavering dedication to the people of Roseville; and WHEREAS, throughout his time on the Council, Scott Alvord has been recognized by the community for his transparency, availability, and responsiveness, earning the titles of “Favorite Local Businessperson” and “Favorite Civic Leader” in the Style Magazine Readers' Choice Awards, as well as being named a “Local Hero” in the Press Tribune’s Best-of-the-Best Awards in both 2020 and 2021 for his organizational efforts in forming the 2,000-member Roseville Volunteer Force during the global pandemic; and WHEREAS, Scott Alvord has demonstrated exemplary leadership at all levels, from neighborhood to business to civic, making Roseville a better place to live, work, and grow by promoting economic development, public safety, and community engagement, uniquely connecting with the community through regular community coffee meetings and notable responsiveness on social media; and WHEREAS, Scott Alvord has been a prominent advocate for local businesses, serving as President of the Downtown Roseville Merchants, Inc for nine years, operating A Dash of Panache restaurant in Downtown Roseville for over 12 years, and teaching as an adjunct professor at Jessup University from 2017 to 2021, where he shared knowledge of business, marketing, and entrepreneurship with the next generation of leaders; and WHEREAS, Scott Alvord has served on key commissions, including the Downtown Roseville Revitalization Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission, contributing to significant city projects, such as the development of downtown bridges, parking infrastructure, and the integration of a roundabout, as well as 22 new parks across Roseville, all while maintaining a forward-looking approach to future projects. He has been instrumental in helping accelerate the reality of economic development projects like Baseline Marketplace and Village Westpark, working through strategies to ultimately build the upcoming soccer complex with sufficient sports fields and adequate parking, and helping set a vision for the future Pistachio Park buildout; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Council, Scott Alvord was instrumental in spearheading the creation of Police Beat 7 and to get full staffing of both Police and Fire to ensure adequate public safety for the city, and he was instrumental in accelerating the connections of Westbrook Blvd from Blue Oaks Blvd to Baseline Road to increase emergency response times in West Roseville, and the opening of Fire Station 8 in 2024; and WHEREAS, Scott Alvord played a pivotal role in affordable housing initiatives, supporting projects to make Roseville more inclusive and accessible, while also advocating for nonprofits through the Citizens Benefit Fund to identify and address key community priorities; and WHEREAS, Scott Alvord’s leadership extended to infrastructure and civic initiatives, as he was an early advocate for the 2018 Measure B sales tax initiative, which has provided essential funding for the city’s growth and services, and championed projects like the Venture Lab and the Weber Park revitalization, ensuring that Roseville continues to be a place where innovation and quality of life thrive; and WHEREAS, Scott Alvord's broad impact is reflected in his leadership roles, including serving as President of the Roseville Police Activities League, Executive Board Member of the Roseville Coalition of Neighborhood Associations, and his active involvement in regional leadership. He chaired several key committees and boards, including the Economic Development Advisory Committee, Placer County Economic Development Board, Western Placer Waste Management Authority, Placer County Air Pollution Control District, South Placer Wastewater Authority, Sacramento Valley Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council, and the Placer County Flood Control and Water Conservation District; and WHEREAS, Scott Alvord’s commitment to his community extends beyond city governance, as he and his wife, Karen, an accomplished nonprofit executive, raised their family of seven children in Roseville and now enjoy the company of 13 grandchildren and growing, further rooting their legacy in the city they have long called home; and
WHEREAS, the City of Roseville deeply appreciates the dedication, hard work, and significant contributions that Scott Alvord has made to the city and its residents, leaving a lasting legacy of leadership, collaboration, and civic service that will continue to inspire future generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Roseville hereby recognizes and honors Scott Alvord for his exemplary service to the City of Roseville, his leadership through times of challenge and growth, and the lasting positive impact he has made on the community.
Bruce Houdesheldt Pauline Roccucci Tracy Mendonsa Mayor Councilmember Councilmember
Krista Bernasconi ATTEST:
Vice Mayor
Carmen Avalos, City Clerk