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Coalition of neighborhood associations tells Roseville council it logged nearly 1,000 volunteer hours and collected 140 tons at spring cleanup
Summary
Representatives of the Roseville Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (Arcona) gave an annual update to the council outlining volunteer-led events, neighborhood engagement and recent activities including a spring cleanup that logged about 1,000 volunteer hours and collected roughly 140 tons of bulky waste.
Representatives of the Roseville Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (Arcona) gave the City Council an annual update on Sept. 3, describing the coalition's volunteer structure, recent events and neighborhood outreach efforts.
Charles Aquino, who identified himself as Arcona's vice president, told the council the coalition represents neighborhood associations across Roseville and said the group is entirely volunteer-run. Speakers from multiple neighborhood associations summarized recurring activities such as neighborhood meetings, National Night Out events, seasonal parades, garden walks, community cleanups and volunteer support for city programs.
Key details cited during the presentation included:
- The coalition reported more than 100 board members representing active neighborhood associations across the city.
- Volunteers logged nearly 1,000 hours during the coalition's 2024 spring cleanup and collected about 140 tons of large household items, the presentation said.
- The coalition conducts events including Santa visits, garage sales, garden walks, pancake breakfasts, bocce and other community-building programs. The group also provides volunteers for city elections and recognizes long-serving city partners and volunteer lifetime-achievement honorees.
Speakers and roles
Charles Aquino identified himself as the coalition's vice president and provided background on the group's scope and volunteer force. Ed Kriz (member-at-large) described the coalition's role in city communication and cited prior collaborations with city environmental utilities on programs such as meter retrofits and rate messaging. Bonnie Shadle (recording secretary) said the coalition spans the entire city and sends representatives to monthly meetings. Other presenters included Melinda Sermani and Randy Schwartz, who described neighborhood events and new programs such as local parades and holiday decorating contests.
Council response and next steps
Council members thanked coalition representatives and encouraged continued partnership with city departments. Presenters noted plans to expand outreach to new neighborhoods in West Roseville and to continue producing community events and volunteer recognition activities.
