MINUTES
January 15, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM WORKSHOP
4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
311 Vernon Street
Roseville, California
www.roseville.ca.us
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krista Bernasconi called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Mayor Karen Alvord, Councilmember Bruce Houdesheldt, Councilmember Tracy Mendonsa, Councilmember Pauline Roccucci, and Mayor Krista Bernasconi.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Government Relations Administrator Mark Wolinski led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. MEETING PROCEDURES
City Clerk Carmen Avalos announced the procedures for addressing the City Council.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Workshop
A. Legislative Advocacy Overview
B. Law & Regulation Committee Overview
C. State and Federal Overview - The Ferguson Group & Gonsalves and Son
D. Legislative Platform - Review Changes
E. Council Input
CONTACT:
Mark Wolinski 916-774-5179 [email protected]
Deputy City Manager Megan Scheid made the presentation to the City Council.
A. Legislative Advocacy Overview
Legislative Platform guides advocacy strategy
Law and Regulation Committee, Government Relations Team Partnerships power advocacy strategy
Community (SACOG, Chambers, RCONA Cities)
Issue-specific (NCPA, CMUA, RWA, MISAC, Cal Chiefs
Engagement activates strategy
Monthly meetings with legislative representatives
Advocacy at state and national capitols
Lobbyists, testimony, regulators, advocacy letters, tours
B. Legislative Platform Workshop
Provides deeper understanding of state & federal political environment Is an element of Council-approved annual legislative advocacy schedule Law and Regulation Committee an invaluable resource to the advocacy effort Basis for City's legislative advocacy positions
Increasing pressures on municipal budgets
C. State and Federal Overview
Government Relations Administrator Mark Wolinski introduced Mike Miller of The Ferguson Group
Mike Miller of The Ferguson Group provided the Federal legislation overview to the City Council.
Federal Overview 2024
Chevron Doctrine
Key Issues in 2025:
New Administration and the new Congress
Appropriation delay and impacts to the FY26 appropriations process Overview of how certain cabinet appointments might impact the City.
Government Relations Administrator Mark Wolinski introduced Jason Gonsalves of Gonsalves & Son.
Jason Gonsalves of Gonsalves & Son provided the State legislation overview to the City Council.
Overview of the 2024 Legislative Session
Key Issues in 2025
State budget
New administration in Washington
Housing, homelessness, public safety
D. Legislative Platform - Review Changes
Government Relations Administrator Mark Wolinski made the presentation to the City Council.
Proposed Modifications/Critical Concerns
Citywide Legislative Principles
Advocacy on sales tax, state bond legislation or state ballot measures Administrative Services
Support legislation and measures that provide and promote consistency and the promotion of harmonious labor relations
Parks, Recreation, & Libraries Platform/Item
Support legislation to reinstate state funding for the Building Forward Facilities Improvement Program
Support legislation that funds increased access and American Disabilities Act improvements to parks and facilities
Public Safety
Support legislations that invests in first responder health and wellness programs, with a focus on advancing cancer prevention, research, and early detection initiatives
Housing and Community Investment Platform
Support legislation and appropriations that fully fund assistance for affordable housing, prevention
Critical Concerns for the Upcoming Legislative/Congressional Sessions National Flood Insurance Program updates and Community Rating System program changes
Government Relations Administrator Mark Wolinski introduced Utility Government Relations Administrator Noelle Mattock
Environmental Utilities Platform (Modifications)
Updated section titles to more accurately reflect the City's desired outcomes Rearranged goals to more appropriate sections
Environmental Utilities Platform (New Language)
Advancing Stormwater Management and Green Infrastructure #7 "Actively track, comment and advocate requirements from the state Water Board and Regional Water Boards."
Advancing Biosolids, Recycled Water and Energy for a Sustainable Future #4 "...allow developers of biogas and electricity to benefit from federal and state funding like e-RINS (Electric Renewables Identification Numbers) so we can use our microturbines to power e-trucks and receive the e-RINS credits."
Critical Concerns
Implementing the Making Conservation a California Way of Life regulation Appropriate Regulatory Offramps
Municipal Water Systems Performance in Wildfires - Proposed language hand out
Utility Government Administrator Noelle Mattock introduced Utility Government
Relations Administrator Amber Blixt
Critical Concerns for Upcoming Legislative/Congressional Session (New Language):
RPS Cost Containment - Ability to utilize cost containment measures under RPS program
State Mandates - Support Flexibility in meeting state's energy goals Light up Navajo - Bring visibility through advocacy/support State Agency Collaboration - Foster continued engagement, pursue new opportunities
UEC Outreach - Showcase unique value of UEC, seek regulatory benefit Regional Energy Market - Participate in 2025 regional energy market legislation
Critical Concerns for Upcoming Legislative/Congressional Session(Modifications):
Grid Reliability Related Programs - Deleted to reflect completed task, acceptance in DEBA
Supply Chain Disruptions - Modified to reflect updated supply chain efforts
Government Relations Administrator Mark Wolinski continued the presentation.
Conclusion
Closely monitor changes in the legislative and congressional agenda and administration objectives at the state and federal level Continue to strengthen the relationship with state and federal elected officials, departments and agencies
Continue to develop effective advocacy strategies with City's lobbyist, regional and coalition partners
E. Council Input
No public comment received.
Council received the presentation and did not provide any direction.
5.2. Retirement Resolution - Mark Wolinski
Commend Mark Wolinski for his 25 years of outstanding service and dedication to the City of Roseville and the Public Affairs and Communications Department, congratulate him for his accomplishments and wish him a long, healthy, and enjoyable retirement.
CONTACT:
Megan Scheid [email protected] 916-774-5362
The City Council made the presentation to Mark Wolinski, who responded.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Senator Roger Niello's Office presented Mark Wolinksi a Resolution.
U.S. Representative Kevin Kiley's Office presented Mark Wolinski a Resolution.
Congressman Doug LaMalfa's Office presented Mark Wolinski a certificate.
Christina Fereira congratulated Mark Wolinski on his retirement.
Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Rana Ghadban congratulated Mark Wolinski on retirement.
Supervisor Bonnie Gore's Chief of Staff, Landon Wolfe, congratulated Mark Wolinski on his retirement.
Jason Gonsalves congratulated Mark Wolinski on his retirement.
Paul Gonsalves congratulated Mark Wolinski on his retirement.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Krista Bernasconi adjourned the meeting at 5:53 p.m.