Sacramento City Council Regular Meeting - September 29, 2026

The Sacramento City Council convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 2:13 p.m. at City Hall. Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes presided. Councilmembers Caity Maple and Phil Pluckebaum were absent for the full meeting; Councilmember Eric Guerra was absent for the final discussion item. The meeting was a joint session of the City Council, the City Financing Authority, the Sacramento Housing Authority, the Public Financing Authority, and the Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency.

Consent Calendar

Items 1 through 18 on the Consent Calendar were approved in a single 7-0 vote. Several council members highlighted specific items:

• Item 2 (International Rescue Committee Contract): Councilmember Guerra stated this $317,000 contract fulfills a commitment in the Aggie Square community benefits agreement to provide housing stabilization and prevent displacement.
• Item 3 (SETA Operating Budget): Mayor Pro Tem Guerra expressed appreciation for the agency's proactive work in preparing for upcoming federal policy and healthcare changes.
• Item 4 (Community HealthWorks Amendment): Councilmember Kaplan praised the Street to Housing Pilot Program, noting a $201,055 amendment for landlord engagement and case management.
• Item 10 (CalVIP Cohort 5 Subawards): Councilmember Vang celebrated the $3.3 million authorization to 14 community organizations for the CLIIR Project. Public speaker Paris Dye of Impact SAC shared a powerful first-hand account of using the program that same week to de-escalate a potential violent conflict between youth.
• Item 12 (Extreme Heat Grant): Councilmember Dickinson questioned staff about the county's co-application for the Northern Bike Trail. Staff confirmed the city's $400,000 request is for tree planting and irrigation within city limits.
• Item 16 (Roseville Road Campus): Councilmember Kaplan highlighted the effective work of First Step Communities and The Gathering Inn at the Roseville Road campus, supporting an additional $2.25 million and $2.6 million in contracts respectively.

Discussion Items

• Item 19: Greenbriar Community Facilities District Bonds: The council approved the issuance of approximately $18 million in Series 2026 special tax bonds for Improvement Area 2. Councilmember Kaplan separated the third recommendation—which would have interpreted land use classifications for specific parcels—from the bond sale, arguing that such policy decisions should not be bundled into a bond issuance. The bond resolution passed 7-0. The bond has a true interest cost of 6.17% and total debt service to final maturity of $43.7 million.
• Item 20: City Positions on November 2026 Ballot Measures: Director of Governmental Affairs Consuelo Hernandez recommended supporting Prop 1 (veteran and housing bond) and opposing Prop 43 (two-thirds vote threshold for citizen tax initiatives). The council expanded the city's official positions. Support was adopted for Prop 1, Prop 3 (school funding extension), and Prop 37 (home buyer down payment assistance). Oppose was adopted for Prop 39 (voter ID requirement) and Prop 43. Vice Mayor Talamantes voiced concern that the process was rushed and did not allow enough time for review. The motion passed 6-1, with Councilmember Vang dissenting due to needing more time on Prop 43.
• Item 21: Rio Linda Senior Housing Project (Homekey+ Funding): The council adopted a resolution to accept $31,866,126 in Homekey+ funding for a 100-unit permanent supportive housing project for seniors and veterans at 2809-2821 Rio Linda Boulevard. City Housing Manager Ya-yin Isle noted the project will utilize 240-square-foot "boss homes" as a cost containment strategy. The resolution passed 6-0 (Councilmembers Guerra, Maple, and Pluckebaum absent).

Public Comments (Matters Not on the Agenda)

• Clyde Mosby proposed a community-based violence prevention pilot program based on his personal experience as a formerly incarcerated gang leader.
• Michael Milton criticized contradictory city policies on marijuana and the high cost of parking tickets for residents of affordable housing.
• Barb Ram criticized campaign mailers, expressed support for the new housing units, and questioned the city's use of bonds and interest payments.
• Herman Barrahona & Fatima Garcia (Sacramento Environmental Justice Coalition) requested the city reconsider charging for parking meters on Sundays, citing a recent cultural event at Southside Park where families and worshippers faced financial penalties.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Calendar (Items 1-18): Approved 7-0.
• Item 19 (Greenbriar Bonds): Bond issuance approved 7-0. Land use interpretation item separated for further debate.
• Item 20 (Ballot Measures): Approved 6-1. City takes formal positions on five propositions.
• Item 21 (Rio Linda Homekey+): Approved 6-0. $31.8 million accepted for 100 senior/veteran housing units.
• City Manager's Report: Announced the opening of the Measure L foster youth guaranteed income program, a red light camera workshop, and a hazardous waste disposal event.
• Council Reports: Vice Mayor Talamantes attended the League of California Cities conference. Councilmember Kaplan attended the CalCities Board meeting.