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Sacramento City Council Meeting: Sacramento Children's Fund Strategic Investment Plan

City Council — Tuesday, September 10, 2024
BodySacramento, California
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, September 10, 2024
StatusFILED
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Good afternoon everyone.

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The second Minister of City Council would please come to order with a clerk call the roll

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please to establish a quorum.

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Thank you.

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Thank you.

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Council Member Tao.

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Council Member Valenzuela.

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Here.

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Vice Mayor Maple.

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Here.

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Council Member Gatta.

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Here.

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Council Member Jennings.

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Here.

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Council Member Vang.

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Here.

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I expect Council Member Kaplan and Mayor Pro Temt element is momentarily.

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Mayor Steinberg.

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I am here.

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If it's okay I will lead us tonight in the landing knowledge been in the pledge of allegiance.

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Or would you like to do with Council Member Tao?

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Why don't you do it?

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Yes please.

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Thank you.

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Please rise for the opening acknowledgments in honor of Sacramento's indigenous people

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and tribal lands.

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To the original people of this land, the Nisanan people, the southern Maidu valley, and

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plains mewap put with wind to people in the people of the Wulton Renteria Sacramento's

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only federally recognized tribe, may we acknowledge and honor the native people who

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came before us and still walk beside us today on these ancestral lands by choosing to gather

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today.

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And the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation of Sacramento's indigenous

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people's history, contribution and lives.

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Thank you.

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Please remain standing for the pledge of allegiance.

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Salute pledge.

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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic

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for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, and with liberty and Jeopardy.

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Well, very good afternoon to everyone.

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Thank you for those of you who are here, those of you watching either online or on the

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cable television.

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We have a very important agenda tonight.

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Thank you, Lani.

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Okay.

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I understand there are about 50 people still waiting to get inside.

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And so we will make sure, of course, that anyone who is trying to get in and is not in

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yet gets a chance to participate and speak.

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I know there is one item that I want to item 16 that I want to make sure is continued

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one week, please.

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And then ask my colleagues here on the consent calendar.

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Are there any items you either want to vote on separately or speak about separately?

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I'm calling number nine.

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Number nine.

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Right.

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Any other Councilmember Valenzuela?

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Yes, I have a question on item eight and I'd like to pull item 14.

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I believe it's supposed to be pulled by staff but I'd like to make a comment before

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it's pulled.

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That's appropriate.

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Okay.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Youth Programs████████████████████████████████████████40%
Homelessness██████████████████████████████30%
Affordable Housing████████████████████20%
Parks And Recreation██████████10%
Summary of Proceedings

Sacramento City Council Meeting: Sacramento Children's Fund Strategic Investment Plan

Overview

The Sacramento City Council held a lengthy discussion on the Sacramento Children's Fund Strategic Investment Plan, with passionate presentations from youth commissioners, community members, and city staff about allocating funds to support youth development and prevention programs.

Opening and Introductions

  • Mayor Darrell Steinberg called the meeting to order
  • Commissioners and youth leaders presented the strategic investment plan
  • Extensive public testimony from youth, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates

Key Discussion Points

  • Proposed allocation of approximately $8.7 million for youth programs
  • Recommended breakdown:
    • 20% for Guaranteed Basic Income for foster youth
    • 65% for community-based organizations
    • 15% for administrative costs
  • Emphasis on supporting youth most impacted by poverty, violence, and trauma
  • Discussion of equity considerations and geographic targeting

Public Comments

  • Over 50 speakers provided testimony
  • Strong support from youth commissioners and community organizations
  • Passionate pleas for immediate action and investment in youth programs

Key Outcomes

  • Council decided to delay final vote for two weeks
  • Requested additional clarity on funding allocation
  • Consideration of potential 50/50 split between city programs and community organizations
  • Commitment to addressing youth needs with transparency and accountability

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon everyone. The second Minister of City Council would please come to order with a clerk call the roll please to establish a quorum. Thank you. Thank you. Council Member Tao. Council Member Valenzuela. Here. Vice Mayor Maple. Here. Council Member Gatta. Here. Council Member Jennings. Here. Council Member Vang. Here. I expect Council Member Kaplan and Mayor Pro Temt element is momentarily. Mayor Steinberg. I am here. If it's okay I will lead us tonight in the landing knowledge been in the pledge of allegiance. Or would you like to do with Council Member Tao? Why don't you do it? Yes please. Thank you. Please rise for the opening acknowledgments in honor of Sacramento's indigenous people and tribal lands. To the original people of this land, the Nisanan people, the southern Maidu valley, and plains mewap put with wind to people in the people of the Wulton Renteria Sacramento's only federally recognized tribe, may we acknowledge and honor the native people who came before us and still walk beside us today on these ancestral lands by choosing to gather today. And the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation of Sacramento's indigenous people's history, contribution and lives. Thank you. Please remain standing for the pledge of allegiance. Salute pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, and with liberty and Jeopardy. Well, very good afternoon to everyone. Thank you for those of you who are here, those of you watching either online or on the cable television. We have a very important agenda tonight. Thank you, Lani. Okay. I understand there are about 50 people still waiting to get inside. And so we will make sure, of course, that anyone who is trying to get in and is not in yet gets a chance to participate and speak. I know there is one item that I want to item 16 that I want to make sure is continued one week, please. And then ask my colleagues here on the consent calendar.

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