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City staff recommended and the council voted to create a new capital improvement project for the Roseville Power Plant No. 2 repower; amend and restate site‑use and operations and maintenance agreements with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR); award a design‑build contract to Integrated Engineers and Contractors (IEC) for decommissioning, site redesign and installation; adopt a reimbursement resolution in advance of any future tax‑exempt financing; and adopt an ordinance to amend the FY 2024–25 budget to appropriate $17 million now and request the remainder in future budgets. The roll call vote was 5–0.

The project will remove most on‑site equipment, replace it with four identical, modern generator units and add emissions control systems (an oxidation catalyst and selective catalytic reduction). City staff told the council the current RPP‑2 units were built in 1987, have a combined nameplate of about 48 megawatts and are nearing the end of useful life; the repower will raise the site nameplate to about 67 megawatts while representing only about a 1% increase in the city’s overall system capacity.

Staff emphasized that the project builds on a multi‑year partnership with DWR. Under the agreements, DWR will deliver two generator units now and assist with removal and transport of equipment currently sited in Yuba City; Roseville will manage decommissioning, site work, installation and operation. The city negotiated that the units will be used for Roseville’s needs first during peak days, will remain available to support the broader grid when needed, and that ownership of the equipment transfers to Roseville at the end of the contract term. The stated contract term is April 2025 through November 2029, with Roseville taking ownership in 2029 and a non‑binding discussion about an earlier buyout possible in 2028.

Financial terms presented to council break the $46 million total into components: roughly $33 million for the IEC design‑build contract (base project); about $6 million for optional items (a rebuilt 60 kV switchyard and gas compressors); about $4 million for owner‑procured equipment and internal labor; and a roughly 5% contingency. DWR will contribute $8 million toward construction and the parties agreed to a future end‑of‑term buyout value to DWR of about $9 million. Staff said $17 million of the city’s share would be reallocated from other electric fund capital budgets in the current year, with the remainder requested in future budgets; staff also reserved the right to bond the project later if needed.

City staff identified three permitting/regulatory agencies: the City of Roseville (as lead for CEQA), the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD). Staff reported the city determined the repower qualifies for two categorical exemptions under CEQA (Class 2: replacement and reconstruction; and Class 8: actions to enhance or protect the environment) because the work occurs within the existing fence line and adds emissions controls that reduce local air pollutants even as operating hours may increase. The design was submitted to the CEC, which staff said found the project below its 50 MW jurisdictional threshold. Staff also said the PCAPCD currently restricts the existing uncontrolled units to a combined 900 operating hours; with emissions controls the repowered units would run more hours without triggering EPA Title V major source permitting.

Staff said construction is scheduled to begin Oct. 1, with on‑line commercial operation contractually targeted for June 1 (year specified in staff materials). Staff recommended awarding the design‑build contract to IEC after a November 2024 RFP produced two bids; an owner’s engineer will support city design review and construction oversight. Optional site work includes gas compressors to stabilize inlet pressure from PG&E and rebuilding the aged 60 kV switchyard to avoid a separate multi‑month outage later.

Council members asked clarifying questions about permit mailing addresses shown in district materials and about elements of the schematic for emissions controls versus site layout; staff clarified the mailing address and explained the schematic represented the selective catalytic reduction/oxidation catalyst pieces rather than the site layout. There were no public speakers on the item. After questions, the council approved the resolutions and ordinance and authorized change orders under the design‑build contract up to 5 percent, with a unanimous roll call.

The council adopted, by recorded vote, several formal documents staff had listed on the agenda: creation of the Roseville Power Plant No. 2 Repower capital project; execution of amended and restated site‑use and installation and operations and maintenance agreements with the California Department of Water Resources; approval of a design‑build construction agreement with Integrated Engineers & Contractors (IEC) Corporation and authorization for the City Manager to execute it and approve change orders up to 5 percent; a resolution declaring the city’s intent to reimburse expenditures from proceeds of tax‑exempt obligations; and an ordinance amending the FY 2024–25 budget to appropriate $17 million as part of the city’s share of the project. The motions passed 5–0.

City staff said next steps include finalizing design‑build contract documents, awarding the IEC contract, procuring specified owner equipment, completing CEQA notices, and managing the installation and commissioning schedule with DWR and contractors.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting of April 2, 2025 - City of Roseville, CA","oneSentenceSummary","The Roseville City Council on April 2 approved a roughly $46 million repower of Roseville Power Plant No. 2, including amended site and operations agreements with the California Department of Water Resources, a design‑build contract with IEC Corporation, and a budget amendment to begin city funding.","taxTitle","Roseville, Placer County, California","taxId",3668,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6615728,"Council approves consent calendar; Downtown Roseville Partnership thanks city for downtown support",285,674000,959000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2859124-ad7a3833040a244ceb80ab8646ac2646&start=674&end=959","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2859124-ad7a3833040a244ceb80ab8646ac2646/thumbnail_674000.jpg","/articles/6615728/Roseville/Placer-County/California/Council-approves-consent-calendar-Downtown-Roseville-Partnership-thanks-city-for-downtown-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6615728-bdb5b4b3a04b2d42d72951c95f6b101a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195713&Signature=L9~eWHCUa1r~~PYBmheEvwmwShZ3cgNcq99bQgrKbcl4hWquaxAJDxH6arB~ddIMW7l0MXI9IwSlyoYREI9P3A2zkP9dgKl9v4C0LHGP3No8Xfd~DN5XxxEV7SDDoQrXdWZA0VOhccyFv4UMYNpeZGWCYfD0qn-6sczd1PD1EubJ2XOrq6GGCQKH6R950~L89GZlQvqYnQ5af7G4znNqxehJmizj9kJMoMXoMmTzzPvoMTkyxJWwgk9GZRbQ8FKeQE-Th7y~vEA4WqEJgKFo5B~e5o4Vf7PGBU0xWg-N~1alnjRorDB7pvRiAZAptYnfPsIdRK8LKYWms-3kuGO-9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roseville City Council on April 2 approved the consent calendar (items 7.01 through 7.14) by a single motion and roll‑call vote. The consent calendar was presented as routine; no council member or staff requested items be pulled for discussion.

Before the vote the council heard two public comments on item 7.11. Dave Peaches, president of the Downtown Roseville Partnership, thanked the city for its ongoing partnership and recognized city liaisons Wayne Wiley and Gina McCall for their support of downtown projects and murals. Mary Tess Mall (presented in the transcript as Mary Tess), executive director of Blue Line Arts and a Downtown Roseville Partnership board member, thanked the council for property owner and city funding that helped bring numerous murals to downtown since 2019 and said Blue Line Arts plans additional public art as it approaches its 60th anniversary in 2026. After the brief comments the council approved the consent calendar on a unanimous roll call.

The clerk recorded the motion and the vote: Vice Mayor Albert, Council Member Heldeshoe, Council Member Mendonza, Council Member Ricucci and Mayor Bernasconi all voted yes.","Roseville City Council approved consent calendar items (7.01–7.14) and heard brief public comments from the Downtown Roseville Partnership and Blue Line Arts on item 7.11 before the consent vote.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6615733,"Roseville Housing Authority adopts five‑year and annual plans, highlights special vouchers and landlord incentives",576,3856000,4432000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2859124-ad7a3833040a244ceb80ab8646ac2646&start=3856&end=4432","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2859124-ad7a3833040a244ceb80ab8646ac2646/thumbnail_3856000.jpg","/articles/6615733/Roseville/Placer-County/California/Roseville-Housing-Authority-adopts-fiveyear-and-annual-plans-highlights-special-vouchers-and-landlord-incentives","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6615733-e14a9c3a5e0935d845b42a07e6d26cc2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195713&Signature=X22c5TcxXKqzqmxQbttUO~710yT30D4OZW2dDcILXf-s7WSpbz4lvy4gHKFJKQrsKMp9Cmkuj-ZffVH52WAPssDIUFpc9ogt8fISmpeNxpQBRbDdueW~Lj9g2JKiKfBN3nU2s-H9blt-6AlNfzrXMCOuJyHW-1PhTmXkyhgqkX-wipE4K5VLpiiZAFamFZesDj0ZqJmvI4-00OJfmiTZ~KMxs2wsHXUau81~gae~La8jgIDe6NQeq8hBDe~-FWPeRqzAlQzj0twncbNsuykdxkk~Sup-RVDjHohMN7ZWx6EvIWTw9lpXRMiYuxgUEEeGBD903vnYCOYfOlk2qaQmkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roseville Housing Authority board, acting as the City Council, on April 2 adopted its annual plan for fiscal year 2025–26 and a five‑year plan covering 2025–2030 and authorized submission of both plans and related certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Housing staff said the Roseville Housing Authority (RHA) continues to pursue additional vouchers and reported several recent program milestones: RHA was awarded 20 Foster Youth Initiative (FYI) vouchers in 2024 to assist transitional‑age foster youth; RHA leased 16 project‑based voucher (PBV) units at the recently completed Prospera development (listed in staff materials); the authority awarded 8 PBVs to Sunrose Apartments (with four units reserved for veterans to receive wrap‑around services); and RHA and Mercy Housing will begin leasing 8 PBV units at Pleasant Grove Apartments later in the summer.

Staff also described a landlord incentive program launched in 2023 that staff said has paid $155,000 in incentives and recruited 68 new landlords into the voucher program, enabling 48 new admissions and ports into Roseville and Rocklin. RHA reported a 94% leasing rate compared with a national average cited by staff and noted that special voucher types make up about 30% of the agency’s portfolio; staff said RHA has maintained HUD “High Performer” status for two decades.

Staff described collaborations with Project Sentinel for fair housing legal services and training, participation in a Placer County WEX (work experience) program that led to a city hire, and Family Self‑Sufficiency accomplishments (four families graduated in 2024 with $34,500 in escrow funds). The draft annual and five‑year plans were posted for a 45‑day public comment period that closed the night of the hearing; staff reported no resident advisory board or public comments had been received during the comment period.

Following the presentation, the council board adopted the resolution authorizing submission of the annual and five‑year plans and related documents to HUD. The motion passed on a roll‑call vote. Staff said the plans advance goals to expand vouchers, preserve and improve assisted housing and coordinate with regional housing authorities to streamline administration of voucher programs.

The agency presentation included a summary of the special voucher inventory and highlighted ongoing partnership opportunities with county services and nonprofit providers for supportive services to vulnerable households.","The Roseville Housing Authority adopted its FY2025–26 annual plan and 2025–2030 five‑year plan and reported growth in special voucher programs, landlord incentives and project‑based voucher placements, including Foster Youth Initiative vouchers and partnerships for veterans and supportive housing.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6615737,"Roseville staff brief council on pensions and retiree health liabilities; no action required",1114,2486000,3600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2859124-ad7a3833040a244ceb80ab8646ac2646&start=2486&end=3600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2859124-ad7a3833040a244ceb80ab8646ac2646/thumbnail_2486000.jpg","/articles/6615737/Roseville/Placer-County/California/Roseville-staff-brief-council-on-pensions-and-retiree-health-liabilities-no-action-required","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6615737-6b2cff87842062e05b53bc5c1a2e036d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195713&Signature=MnziXVvDBrI~S5Jo~bmoTrmiM2ZwpT5NjtUagDPvidIKTiQTSE7xi-EgFekASumxJzvVn-DR2rlOgz-kMWnMh9n4-VuYo7H7qN4Pn-wAm9A3~UZ-OQ5xabaoBM3ATc8XpSjY9yoRBRXmbwylXlBpxkmphHhKv50x5DNPtVWLhnJ4uQrJfeuGzFoeCL1IP403XzVmqetfmemv59nhTpswfan2DDOX3gKe4YYp~W2VfS~98LI~EgJbxYzPm6MpdmkCt9cxJvPki2mk~DY5f96mkTvi8CrU0xHPQYzi6yHdOn0a9TJdcAz65hUh2wA73Q9Qjbv3SkWTIUB4~f1Ca0qEOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff provided an informational update on April 2 to the Roseville City Council on long‑term retirement liabilities tied to pensions and other post‑employment benefits (OPEB). No council action was requested; staff said the briefing informs budget development for FY 2025–26.

Dennis Kaufman, assistant city manager and chief financial officer, reviewed the city’s pension exposure under the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Kaufman reported the total CalPERS unfunded liability reported in the most recent actuarial valuation is approximately $506 million and said the funded ratio improved slightly year over year. Staff noted the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) for employees hired on or after Jan. 1, 2013 continues to reduce normal cost rates for new hires and that, over time, Classic employee rolls are shrinking while PEPRA employees increase.

Kaufman briefed the council on CalPERS actuarial processes and recent changes: CalPERS lowered its discount rate in 2021 (from 7.0% to 6.8% per staff) and now phases new actuarial losses over 20 years rather than 30, which accelerates employer payments but reduces long‑term smoothing. Staff presented forecasts showing employer contribution rates rising over the next several years (staff estimated a total contribution increase in the coming fiscal year of roughly $5.6 million, with about $3.2 million in the general fund) and projected peaks in required UAL payments near fiscal year 2030–31 under current assumptions.

Staff also described the city’s Section 115 pension trust — an irrevocably restricted tax‑exempt trust the city uses to set aside funds for future pension contributions and to stabilize rates during years with large required contributions. Kaufman said the city will continue to target transfers into the pension trust and make discretionary payments to CalPERS with one‑time funds when possible.

Scott Pettingill, finance director, presented the OPEB (retiree medical) update. Based on the most recent actuarial information cited by staff (through June 2024), the city’s total OPEB liability is $233 million, fiduciary net position in the OPEB trust is $159 million, producing a net OPEB obligation of about $74 million and a funded ratio of roughly 68 percent. Staff reported an investment return for the OPEB trust of just over 12% in the referenced fiscal year, and said the city’s OPEB funding policy calls for paying the actuarially determined contribution and for the OPEB trust to begin covering a portion of pay‑as‑you‑go costs starting next year.

Council members asked questions about the CalPERS discount rate process; staff said CalPERS is conducting an asset‑liability management review this year and the CalPERS board is expected to act on assumption changes in November. Staff reiterated that actuarial assumptions are long‑term and that the city monitors the process closely. The item was informational; staff said the proposed FY 2025–26 budget will reflect the council’s pension and OPEB funding policies and that the council will consider the budget at a May workshop and a June adoption hearing.","City finance staff updated the council on CalPERS pension liabilities and the city’s OPEB (retiree health) obligations, outlining funding policies, forecasts of rising contributions and the city’s use of a Section 115 pension trust and OPEB trust to smooth future spikes.","actionData","errors"]

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