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Sacramento City Council Regular Meeting - June 23, 2026

City Council — Tuesday, June 23, 2026
BodySacramento, California
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, June 23, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:15

We like to call this meeting order at 2 or 3 p.m.

0:17

Clerk, please call the roll.

0:21

Thank you, Vice Mayor.

0:22

Council Member Kaplan.

0:24

Councilmember Maple.

0:26

I'm here.

0:27

Councilmember Jennings.

0:29

Councilmember Vang.

0:30

I expect Councilmember Garra, Councilmember Dickinson, Councilmember Lucky Bomb and Mayor McCarty shortly.

0:37

Vice Mayor Talamantes.

0:39

Let's do it.

0:40

Okay, we have a quorum.

0:41

Please rise.

0:43

If you're able, please rise for the opium acknowledgements in honor of Sacramento's indigenous people and tribal lands to the original people of this land, the Nissan people, the Southern Maidu, Valley and Plains Mewak, Patwin Wentham peoples, and the people of the Volto and Rancheria, Sacramento's only fairly recognized tribe.

1:00

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 act of practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's Indigenous People's History, contributions, and lives.

1:15

Thank you.

1:16

Salute, pledge.

1:17

All right.

1:24

One nation under God and Elizabeth, liberty and justice for all.

1:37

Nothing.

1:40

And now members sign up to speak on the consent calendar.

1:43

Councilmember Bang.

1:44

I'd like to comment on item uh number eight.

1:46

I'll be voting no on item eight, but would like to comment on it.

1:48

Thank you.

1:49

Item eight.

1:52

Comment and then a no vote.

1:57

Uh councilmember maple.

1:58

Questions on item eight, please.

2:00

Item eight.

2:03

Councilmember Kaplan.

2:06

Thank you, Vice Mayor.

2:07

The uh consent calendar is heavy, so please forgive me.

2:11

I have uh question on item seven, comment on item eight, eleven, thirty-one, thirty-six, and thirty-seven.

2:21

37.

2:22

Okay, one, two, three, six.

2:23

Okay.

2:24

Uh Councilmember Dickinson.

2:30

Thank you.

2:30

Uh I have a comment on 13 and 30.

2:34

Uh, a question um, one question or two on 36.

2:39

Question on 36.

2:40

Okay.

2:41

And then I have comments on item 12 and item 37.

2:48

First, we'll do public comment.

2:51

Thank you, Vice Mayer.

2:52

I have eight speakers for the consent calendar.

2:55

Um, I do have one read to the record.

2:57

Item number 13 will be withdrawn, and we'll come back after the council recess.

3:01

The first speaker is Lambert on item one, Rhonda Rios Krabbit, Jerry Brinsfield, Marcelina, Ed Garrick, and Francis Lou Foe on item eight.

3:17

Uh, first of all, I want to send a shout out to uh the millennials who are tremendous supporters of ours.

3:26

Uh, I was getting in from Father's Day and they told me I must come down here.

3:30

Uh, number one, this is an example of why uh Minty Cuppy should be the highest paid at City Hall.

3:39

First of all, it says recognizing the need for and granting a council member an extended absence.

3:46

It was me who said that we were concerned, the millennials were concerned about Mr.

3:52

Pucky Bomb being late.

3:53

He's late today, no matter what the reason is.

3:56

He's in and out, but the good thing about this from Minti Cuppy, and I have the report right here.

4:02

I'm not going by my memory, I have a copy of it.

4:05

It states that you have to have permission to have all these absences.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Homelessness█████████████████████████████████33%
Cannabis Regulation███████████████████████23%
Affordable Housing██████████10%
Immigration Policy█████████9%
Public Comments████4%
Procedural███3%
Transportation Safety███3%
Public Works███3%
Personnel Matters███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Sacramento City Council Regular Meeting - June 23, 2026

The Sacramento City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 2:03 PM at City Hall. Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes presided until Mayor Kevin McCarty arrived. The meeting included a large consent calendar, several public hearings, and discussion items including a proposed ballot measure to terminate the Sacramento City Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) and an audit of the city’s homeless shelter programs. The meeting adjourned at 5:43 PM.

Consent Calendar

  • Adopted 42 of 43 consent items with one motion, except Item 8 (continued) and Item 13 (withdrawn).
  • Item 1: Resolution No. 2026-0168 granting excused absences to Councilmember Caity Maple.
  • Item 2: Motion No. 2026-0160 confirming Allyn Caldren Green to the Sacramento Children’s Fund Planning and Oversight Commission.
  • Item 3: May 2026 Monthly Investment Transactions Report received and filed.
  • Item 4: Motion No. 2026-0161 approving the City Auditor’s Revised FY 2026/27 Work Plan.
  • Item 5: Resolutions 2026-0169 through 2026-0176 approving 8 Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) Annual Reports and budgets for FY2026/27.
  • Item 6: Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency Motion No. 2026-0001 approving an Exclusive Right to Negotiate with Vrilakas Groen Architects for Del Paso Boulevard properties.
  • Item 7: Resolution No. 2026-0177 accepting $1,875,000 in state Gang Violence Suppression (GVS) funding over five years and maintaining one police officer position.
  • Item 8: Subaward agreement with Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office for $793,280 for Central California Intelligence Center (CCIC) services – continued to a future meeting.
  • Item 9: Resolution No. 2026-0178 adding one full-time Doctor of Physical Therapy position for the Fire Department Wellness Program.
  • Item 10: Resolution No. 2026-0179 authorizing a MOBEX contract with Cal OES up to $519,000.
  • Item 11: Motion No. 2026-0162 (two-thirds vote) authorizing insurance broker Alliant to renew policies for $26,009,461.24.
  • Item 12: Staff response on homeowner encroachment pilot program – received and filed.
  • Item 13: Accept $1,000,000 federal grant for Johnston Community Center improvements – withdrawn.
  • Item 14: Motion No. 2026-0163 awarding $363,555 contract to Collins Electrical for SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center LED replacement.
  • Item 15: Motion No. 2026-0164 (two-thirds vote) amending veterinary service contracts with VCA Mueller, total not-to-exceed $450,000.
  • Item 16: Motion No. 2026-0165 amending Basin 111 Drainage Study contract with West Yost, total not-to-exceed $394,051.
  • Item 17: Motion No. 2026-0166 awarding $4,000,000 in on-call professional services for Trash Implementation Plan support.
  • Item 18: Motion No. 2026-0167 amending stormwater monitoring contract with Larry Walker Associates, total not-to-exceed $3,799,135.
  • Item 19: Motion No. 2026-0168 amending Splash Education Program contract, total not-to-exceed $990,506 through FY2028/29.
  • Item 20: Motion No. 2026-0169 approving change orders for Sump 89 outfall replacement, total contract not-to-exceed $3,264,718.
  • Item 21: Motion No. 2026-0170 awarding landscape maintenance contract to Azevedo’s Landscape & Maintenance, not-to-exceed $1,000,000.
  • Item 22: Motion No. 2026-0171 awarding Lower Beach Lake Berm Seepage Mitigation to Soracco, Inc., not-to-exceed $1,131,978.
  • Item 23: Resolution No. 2026-0180 awarding St. Luke’s Detention Basin contract to Pacific Coast Construction, not-to-exceed $880,000.
  • Item 24: Motion No. 2026-0172 amending fluoride purchase contract with DuBois Chemicals, total not-to-exceed $325,000.
  • Item 25: Resolution No. 2026-0181 awarding Sump 117 Electrical Rehabilitation to Clyde G. Steagall Inc., not-to-exceed $997,663.
  • Item 26: Resolution No. 2026-0182 awarding North 5th Street Parallel Storm Trunk Main to Steve P. Rados, Inc., not-to-exceed $2,791,735.
  • Item 27: Motion No. 2026-0173 supplementing body repair contract with ACME Collision Center, total not-to-exceed $1,500,000.
  • Item 28: Motion No. 2026-0174 awarding three on-call vehicle body and upfitting contracts, each not-to-exceed $5,000,000 over five years.
  • Item 29: Motion No. 2026-0175 supplementing tractor and mower contract with Horizon Distributors, total not-to-exceed $975,000.
  • Item 30: Motion No. 2026-0176 awarding $749,988 professional services agreement to Kittelson & Associates for Reconnecting Old North Sacramento Plan.
  • Item 31: Resolution No. 2026-0183 transferring $300,000 from Vision Zero Safety Program to Vision Zero School Safety Project – Phase 2 Studies.
  • Item 32: Resolution No. 2026-0184 vacating public road and utility easements at Club Center Drive South.
  • Item 33: Resolutions 2026-0185 and 2026-0186 authorizing $939,556 supplemental agreement and accepting $3,400,000 AHSC grant for L and N Streets Bikeways Project.
  • Item 34: Motion No. 2026-0177 awarding $273,519 software subscription to LCPtracker for prevailing wage monitoring.
  • Item 35: Motion No. 2026-0178 awarding $519,388 contract to River City Painting for Capital City Garage exterior painting.
  • Item 36: Motion No. 2026-0179 supplementing cleanup services contract with Foege Schumann Global Disaster Solutions, total not-to-exceed $13,138,454.
  • Item 37: Motion No. 2026-0180 (two-thirds vote) supplementing Coordinated Access System contract with Sacramento Steps Forward, total not-to-exceed $1,200,000.
  • Item 38: Motion No. 2026-0181 (two-thirds vote) supplementing shelter contracts with Saint John’s Program for Real Change ($4,196,971 total) and WEAVE, Inc. ($2,030,009 total).
  • Item 39: Motion No. 2026-0182 (two-thirds vote) suspending competitive bidding and executing $1,400,000 ESRI enterprise agreement.
  • Item 40: Motion No. 2026-0183 awarding two audio-visual service contracts, each not-to-exceed $1,500,000.
  • Item 41: Motion No. 2026-0184 renewing IT maintenance and support agreements for cumulative total not-to-exceed $7,511,000.
  • Item 42: Motion No. 2026-0185 authorizing use of cooperative purchasing agreements for IT goods and services up to $26,925,000 for FY2026/27.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Item 8 (CCIC subaward): Multiple speakers opposed the subaward, citing concerns about data sharing with federal immigration enforcement and fusion center surveillance. Rhonda Rios Kravitz urged postponement until state audit results are released. Marcelina, Edgardo, and Francis Liu (Sacramento DSA) expressed opposition. LR Roberts (District 5) noted sanctuary city history and disability rights concerns.
  • Item 9 (Physical Therapist position): Dr. Sheila O’Halloran, a chiropractor and firefighter widow, questioned the expense and advocated for a prevention-based in-house program, suggesting firefighters could self-manage wellness.
  • Item 12 (Encroachment pilot): Annette Emory (Fairweather Drive) thanked staff for parkway cleanup but sought clarification on $25 annual permit fees and optionality of the agreement.
  • Item 37 (Coordinated Access System): Annabelle Gonzalez (North Natomas homeowner) criticized lack of outcome tracking, noting $63 million spent on shelters with no strong link to housing placement, and questioned $600,000 contract increase.
  • Items 46-47 (Cannabis consumption lounges): Nine speakers generally supported the ordinance but opposed the proposed fee structure. Meesha Bahati (Crystal Nugs, District 4) supported the pilot but noted high costs. Kimberly Cargyle (A Therapeutic Alternative) and Josh Lewis (Embarc) argued fees were duplicative and excessive. Deanna Garcia (Core store) and Kayleigh Olgerson (Sacramento Metro Chamber) requested lower fees. Jeanette Carpenter (Child Action) requested inclusion of child care centers in sensitive use buffers. Angélica Sanchez (Perfect Union) and Kevin McCarty (Capital Compliance) urged adopting the March fee structure instead.
  • Item 52 (Homeless response audit): Annabelle Gonzalez again criticized lack of accountability, citing a CEQA exemption notice for micro-community sites. Lambert questioned contract bidding practices and praised the audit. Nick Goling (The Gathering Inn) thanked auditors and highlighted thousands of lives impacted.
  • Public Comments (non-agenda): Lambert complained about Councilmember Pluckebaum being absent during meeting. Michael Melton advocated for licensed counselors in shelters and disability paperwork assistance. Eric Clark (District 2 landlord) described unsafe conditions on Del Paso Boulevard. Jamie Garrick (Sacramento LGBT Community Center) highlighted success with transitional age youth shelter.

Discussion Items

  • Item 49-51 (SCERS Ballot Measure): Informational discussion only; vote continued to July 21, 2026. City Attorney Matthew Ruyak presented a charter amendment to wind down the closed retirement system with a projected $20-25 million surplus. Mayor McCarty noted surplus would be directed to a revolving housing loan fund per earlier council discussions. Councilmembers expressed support for affordable housing focus, with Councilmember Dickinson suggesting mixed-use inclusion and Councilmember Kaplan urging voter outreach and possible alternative uses. Vice Mayor Talamantes specified that housing must target 60% AMI or below.
  • Item 52 (Audit of Homeless Response): City Auditor Farishta Ahrary presented findings examining 14 shelter programs over FY2023-2025. Key findings: $63.2 million spent on shelters; 20% of clients exited to permanent housing, 28% to improved but not permanent, 39% negative exits, 12% unknown. Costs varied widely from $41.65 to $214.82 per occupied bed per night. No clear correlation between spending and positive outcomes. Recommendations included expanding capacity at large congregate shelters (marginal cost of $6-$23 per additional bed), improving data collection (e.g., goal attainment scaling), defining good neighbor policy radius, and establishing performance targets. DCR Director Brian Pedro agreed with all 12 recommendations. Council members praised the audit and emphasized prevention and data-driven decision-making. Motion to approve the audit passed 8-0-1 (Pluckebaum abstain).

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Calendar (Items 1-42): Adopted with exception of Item 8 (continued) and Item 13 (withdrawn). Vote: 9-0.
  • Item 43 (BIA Annual Proceedings): Adopted six resolutions. Vote: 8-0 (Pluckebaum absent).
  • Item 44 (Oak Park PBID Renewal): Motion approving assessment and directing ballot tabulation; matter to return July 21, 2026. Vote: 8-0 (Pluckebaum absent).
  • Item 45 (Florin Family Apartments): Adopted resolutions approving $5.1 million conditional loan commitment, TEFRA hearing, and intent to issue up to $21 million in tax-exempt bonds. Vote: 9-0.
  • Item 46 (Cannabus Consumption Lounge Ordinance): Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-0011 amending Title 17. Vote: 7-1 (Talamantes no; Guerra absent).
  • Item 47 (Cannabus Lounge Fees): Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0195 establishing business operating permit fees. Vote: 6-1-1 (Kaplan aye; Talamantes no; Maple abstain; Guerra absent). Council directed staff to develop a lower renewal fee structure.
  • Item 48 (Sidewalk Repair Assessments): Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0196 confirming $569,437.80 in special assessments for 159 delinquent accounts. Vote: 5-2 (Kaplan and Vang no; Guerra and Talamantes absent).
  • Item 52 (Homeless Response Audit): Approved Motion No. 2026-0188 adopting audit and recommendations. Vote: 8-0-1 (Pluckebaum abstain). DCR to report back within one year.
  • Items 49-51 (SCERS Ballot Measure): Continued without vote to July 21, 2026, for further deliberation and community outreach.

Meeting Transcript

We like to call this meeting order at 2 or 3 p.m. Clerk, please call the roll. Thank you, Vice Mayor. Council Member Kaplan. Councilmember Maple. I'm here. Councilmember Jennings. Councilmember Vang. I expect Councilmember Garra, Councilmember Dickinson, Councilmember Lucky Bomb and Mayor McCarty shortly. Vice Mayor Talamantes. Let's do it. Okay, we have a quorum. Please rise. If you're able, please rise for the opium acknowledgements in honor of Sacramento's indigenous people and tribal lands to the original people of this land, the Nissan people, the Southern Maidu, Valley and Plains Mewak, Patwin Wentham peoples, and the people of the Volto and Rancheria, Sacramento's only fairly 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 act of practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's Indigenous People's History, contributions, and lives. Thank you. Salute, pledge. All right. One nation under God and Elizabeth, liberty and justice for all. Nothing. And now members sign up to speak on the consent calendar. Councilmember Bang. I'd like to comment on item uh number eight. I'll be voting no on item eight, but would like to comment on it. Thank you. Item eight. Comment and then a no vote. Uh councilmember maple. Questions on item eight, please. Item eight. Councilmember Kaplan. Thank you, Vice Mayor. The uh consent calendar is heavy, so please forgive me. I have uh question on item seven, comment on item eight, eleven, thirty-one, thirty-six, and thirty-seven. 37. Okay, one, two, three, six. Okay. Uh Councilmember Dickinson. Thank you. Uh I have a comment on 13 and 30. Uh, a question um, one question or two on 36. Question on 36. Okay. And then I have comments on item 12 and item 37. First, we'll do public comment. Thank you, Vice Mayer. I have eight speakers for the consent calendar. Um, I do have one read to the record. Item number 13 will be withdrawn, and we'll come back after the council recess. The first speaker is Lambert on item one, Rhonda Rios Krabbit, Jerry Brinsfield, Marcelina, Ed Garrick, and Francis Lou Foe on item eight.

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