Sacramento City Council Meeting: June 23, 2026 – Immigration Action Plan, Firefighter Labor Agreement, and Special Recognitions
Sacramento City Council Meeting – June 23, 2026
The Sacramento City Council held a regular meeting on June 23, 2026, starting at 6:02 p.m. The meeting included special recognitions, a unanimous vote on a successor labor agreement with firefighters, and extensive public comment and debate on a Community Immigration Action Plan and an ordinance restricting city property for civil immigration enforcement. A brief recess was taken to clear the chambers after audience disruptions. All actions passed unanimously 9-0.
Special Presentations
- Sacramento Wing Chun and Bak Mei Kung Fu Academy: Recognized for 41 years of service. Councilmembers Jennings and Vang presented, noting the academy's positive impact on youth, discipline, and community. Students and instructors spoke about the school's role in cultural preservation and personal development.
- Lesley Currie – 50 Years of Service: Honored by Mayor McCarty for her five decades of dedicated service to the city, primarily in the Finance Department. She was presented with a resolution and a street sign.
Discussion Calendar
1. Successor Labor Agreements/Memoranda of Understanding and Citywide Salary Schedule
- Staff presented a new three-year MOU with Sacramento Area Fire Fighters Local 522 (October 2025–September 2028). The agreement includes: 3% wage increase retroactive to October 2025; 3% increase effective October 2026; 3.5% increase effective October 2027; and a 1.5% 10-year longevity incentive. The salary schedule also adjusts rates for the Director of Economic Development (range from $140,798.34–$221,757.39 to $153,584.93–$241,896.25), Lead Events Associate (from $16.90 to $18.59/hour), and Senior Lifeguard (from $19.50 to $20.35/hour). The item was presented as a discussion item due to the director being a local agency executive. The council voted 9-0 to adopt Resolution No. 2026-0197.
2. Resolution Adopting a Community Immigration Action Plan
- Councilmembers Guerra, Vang, and Talamantes presented the plan, which builds on the city's sanctuary city status since 1985. The plan aims to coordinate city preparedness, maintain access to city services, and train staff on their roles. It includes a tiered response framework, partner engagement, and quarterly meetings with advocates. Councilmember Vang noted it is a living document and that she and Councilmember Maple will pursue further evaluation of interagency task forces. Twenty-five public speakers commented, with many expressing dissatisfaction, arguing the plan lacks enforcement mechanisms, accountability, and concrete actions such as terminating the Joint Terrorism Task Force participation or reducing data retention. Some speakers called for a continuance. Supporters acknowledged the city's limitations and urged passage. The council voted 9-0 to adopt Resolution No. 2026-0198. Councilmember Vang requested the city manager meet regularly with community stakeholders to continue implementation.
3. Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.73 – Restriction of City Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement
- This ordinance prohibits the use of city property (including non-public property) for civil immigration enforcement activities. It was passed in lieu of publication per City Charter. Public comment was similar to Item 2, with critics pointing out the lack of a private right of action and enforcement provisions. The council voted 9-0 to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-0012 after bypassing the Law and Legislation Committee (Motion No. 2026-0189).
Key Outcomes
- All three items (firefighter labor agreement, immigration action plan, and ordinance restricting city property for civil immigration enforcement) passed unanimously 9-0.
- The council recessed briefly at 7:55 p.m. after audience disruptions, clearing the chambers and allowing only press and news media to return. The meeting resumed at 8:08 p.m.
- The next regular council meeting was scheduled for July 21, 2026.
Meeting Transcript
I'd like to call this meeting to order at 6 02 p.m. Clerk, please call the role. Thank you, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Dickinson, Councilmember Pleckybaum. Councilmember Maple is expected momentarily. Mayor Pro Tem Gata? Here. Council Member Jennings. Councilmember Vang here. We expect Mayor McCarty momentarily and Vice Mayor Talamantes. Thank you so much. Um, is there me? Uh, Leon Acknowledgement. Uh, Mayor Prochem Garrett. Thank you all. Please rise for the opening acknowledgement in honor of our Sacramento's indigenous people and tribal lands. To the original people of this land, the Nissanon people, the Southern Maidu, the Valley and Plains Miwok, the Putwin and Wintune people, and the people of the Wilton Rancheria, 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 together today in the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's indigenous peoples, history, contribution, and lives. Thank you. Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. Salute, pledge. I appreciate it. I pledge allegiance to the five of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation and God and visible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Okay, as city attorney, is there any report out from close session? Okay. Thank you so much. And for the first presentation today, we have Councilmember Jennings and Councilmember Vang. Okay. Welcome everyone. Uh, it is an honor to be joined by with Councilmember Bang in recognizing Sacramento's Wing Chung and Back May Kung Fu Academy for 41 years of service and teaching excellence in our community. That deserves a round of applause. So where is the District 7 connection? They are located in District 7, and this academy has become a far more than just a martial arts school. For four decades, it's been a trusted community institution, a place where young people can go and learn discipline, confidence, respect, and perseverance. Our young people are out there. Raise your hand in the air. Let me see you. What's the impact of this organization? As we continue to look for ways to support our youth, spaces like this matter. They provide positive mentorships, healthy outlets, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. The lessons learned within these walls extend far beyond martial arts. And some you won't see the lessons for many years, but some you'll see immediately. They help shape character, they prepare young people to become leaders in their schools, their neighborhoods, their homes, and their communities. I also want to recognize the Academy's commitment to creating a culture that rejects bullying and promotes respect for everyone. Under the leadership of C Fu Jerry Fong and Sifu Jean Pierre Jean-Thule. Students are taught that martial arts are for self-defense, personal growth, and helping one another, not for intimidation or for harm. Through its partnerships with the Outer California Regional Center, children and adults with special needs have access to programs that build confidence, connection, and community. In closing, for 41 years, Sacramento Wing Chung and Bok May Kung Fu Academy have positively impacted generations of Sacramento students. And it doesn't stop here. Those same students that have been impacted will go forth and impact future students for generations to come.
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