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Record of Proceedings

Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Meeting October 7, 2025

Board of SupervisorsMonday, October 20, 2025
BodySacramento County, California
SessionBoard of Supervisors
DateMonday, October 20, 2025
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:01

Ready?

0:03

Good morning, everyone.

0:05

We will now call to order the Board of Supervisors meeting for Tuesday, October 7th.

0:10

Will the clerk please call the roll?

0:12

Supervisors Kennedy.

0:14

Here.

0:14

Desmond.

0:15

Here.

0:16

Hume.

0:18

Vice Chair Rodriguez.

0:19

Here.

0:20

And for the record, Chair Cerna is absent.

0:22

Okay.

0:22

Would the clerk please read the cable statement?

0:25

This meeting of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is live and recorded with closed captioning.

0:30

It is cable cast on Metro Cable Channel 14, the local government affairs channel on the Comcast and Direct TV verse cable systems.

0:37

It is also live streamed at Metro 14Live.SatCounty.gov.

0:42

Today's meeting replays Friday, October 10th at 6 o'clock PM on Metro Cable Channel 14.

0:47

Once posted, the recording of this meeting can be viewed on demand at YouTube.com slash Metro Cable 14.

0:54

The Board of Supervisors fosters public engagement during the meeting and encourages public participation, civility, and the use of courteous language.

1:02

The board does not condone the use of profanity, vulgar language, gestures, or other inappropriate behavior, including personal attacks or threats directed towards any meeting participant.

1:12

Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

1:16

Each speaker will be given two minutes to make a public comment and are limited to making one comment per agenda off agenda item.

1:23

Please be mindful of the public comment procedures to avoid being interrupted while making your comment.

1:29

Comments made by the public during the Board of Supervisors meetings may include information that can be inaccurate or misleading, particularly concerning topics related to public health, voter registrations and elections.

1:40

The County of Sacramento does not endorse or validate the accuracy of public statements made during these open public forums.

1:48

The recordings are shared to provide transparency and access to the proceedings of public meetings.

1:55

To make a comment in person, please fill out a speaker request form and hand it to clerk staff.

2:00

The chairperson will open public comments for each agenda off agenda item and direct the clerk to call the name of each speaker.

2:06

When the clerk calls your name, please come to the podium and make your comment.

2:10

If a speaker is unavailable to make a comment prior to the closing of public comments, the speaker waives the right to request to speak, and the clerk will file the request form in the record.

2:20

The clerk will manage the timer and allow each speaker two minutes to make a comment.

2:24

Off agenda public comments will take place for a maximum of 30 minutes.

2:28

The remainder of the agenda comments will take place at the conclusion of the time matters in the afternoon.

2:33

You may send written comments by email to board clerk at SATCounty.gov.

2:38

Your comments will be routed to the board and filed in the record.

2:41

If you need an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act or for medical or other reasons, please see clerk staff for assistance or contact the clerk's office at 916-874-5451 or by email at Board Clerk at SAC County.gov.

2:57

Thank you in advance for your courtesy and understanding of the meeting procedures.

3:00

Thank you.

3:20

Are there any announcements?

3:23

I do not have any announcements.

3:24

Our first item is just public comments relating to matters not on the posted agenda.

3:29

And at this time we do not have public comments.

3:33

Thank you.

3:34

Would the clerk please call the for the next item?

3:36

The next item is consent matters items two through 33.

3:41

And I do have announcements for two of those items, items number two and items number item number 27.

3:48

Item number two is to introduce an ordinance amending various sections of chapters 2.08, 2.09, 2.46, and 2.61 of Sacramento County Code to delete obsolete sections and establish the departments of Clerk of the Board, Public Information Office, and Office of Economic Development.

4:15

And also authorize the Department of Personal Services to process a salary resolution amendment.

4:21

Additionally, on item number 27 is also introducing an ordinance amending section 2.61.101 of Chapter 61.101, Title 2 of the Sacramento County Code regarding correctional health services, authority for payment of claims for medical services for inmate patients.

4:38

Wait for reading and continue to October 21st, 2025 for adoption of this item.

4:44

Thank you.

4:44

I do have um Supervisor Kennedy in the queue.

4:48

Thank you, Chair.

4:49

Uh just um please uh item number 28, please.

5:00

Item number 28 is to retroactive authority to execute an agreement with Forenza Clean LLC not to exceed 947 940,000 for homeless encampment cleanup and disposal services within the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County, effective October 1st, 2025 through June 30th, 2026, with the option for two one-year renewals.

5:19

Thank you, Clerk.

5:20

I just uh wanted uh point out a couple of things.

5:22

One is first of all, I understand that there was some controversy regarding forensic clean uh in another jurisdiction, and I understand that since that time uh that those issues have been resolved and that this contract uh in no way carries on the uh issues that were present in that contract, correct?

5:43

That's correct, Supervisor General.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural█████████████████████████25%
Community Engagement████████████████████20%
Homelessness█████████████████17%
Budget and Finance█████████████13%
Business Licensing and Permits████████████12%
Engineering And Infrastructure████████8%
Public Safety█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Meeting October 7, 2025

The Board of Supervisors convened on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, with Vice Chair Rodriguez presiding in the absence of Chair Cerna. The meeting featured routine consent calendar approvals, public hearings on service charges and alcohol licenses, and updates on county homelessness initiatives and community awards.

Consent Calendar

  • Items 2 through 33 were approved unanimously, with specific notes on two ordinances: Item 2 amended the County Code to establish new departments (Clerk of the Board, Public Information Office, Office of Economic Development), and Item 27 continued the adoption of an ordinance regarding correctional health services payment authority to October 21st, 2025.
  • Supervisor Kennedy highlighted that $947,940 approved in Item 28 (retroactive authority for a contract with Forenza Clean LLC for homeless encampment cleanup) represents a significant direct expenditure on homelessness efforts.
  • Supervisor Hume recused themselves from Item 6 (Job Order Contracts) due to campaign contributions, but the full consent item passed unanimously with remaining members present.
  • Item 37 (appointments to CSAO and Urban Counties Caucus) was approved unanimously to retain Supervisor Desmond and Patrick Hume.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Mr. Chuck Shaw (retired operating officer of Fight Development Company) expressed strong opposition to Item 39 (Smile Market, PCN) regarding the issuance of a Type 21 (full liquor) license. Mr. Shaw stated he could not support the application while it remains a Type 21 license, citing concerns about the shared parking lot with a 30+ year old roller skating rink, the presence of minors, and past difficulties the community has had managing on-house population and safety issues. He reiterated that the community has attempted to meet with the applicant and requested a Type 20 beer and wine license instead.
  • Supervisor Kennedy noted that they had heard from stakeholders that difficulties in meeting between the applicant and neighbors have occurred, with neighbors making attempts that yielded no luck. Supervisor Kennedy expressed openness to meeting with the applicant team once they have met with neighbors and shown good faith.
  • Supervisor Hume agreed with the position of Supervisor Kennedy regarding the need for the applicant to demonstrate good faith through neighbor meetings before reconsideration.

Discussion Items

  • Item 39 (Smile Market License): The Board deliberated on the application for a Type 21 ABC license for a property in the Cordova community. Based on the public testimony regarding safety concerns and the lack of neighbor consensus, the Board voted to continue the item to November 18th to allow for further discussion and potential modification of the application terms.
  • Item 38 (Appointments): Nominations and continuations for various boards and commissions were discussed. The Board continued several nominations to future meetings (November 4th, 18th, or October 21st) and appointed specific individuals where consensus was reached, including Sharon Davis, Brett Hogue, Greg Smith, Martin Ross, Cecily Williams, Kimberly Grimes, Tara Taylor, John Durbin, and Austin Ashe.

County Executive Comments

  • Chair Cerna (via Executive Staff): Announced plans for the first joint meeting between the County and City of Sacramento to address homelessness, scheduled for October 28th at the Library Galleria. The agenda will include updates on behavioral health, federal funding impacts, and a facilitated visioning session.
  • Supervisor Desmond: Expressed being extremely impressed with the progress of the new Safe Stay site on Watt Avenue and stated that the project is signature for the county, advocating for it to be showcased statewide.
  • Vice Chair Rodriguez: Recognized Zittle Farms for its 50-year community service, praised the Sheriff POP team, CHP, and District Attorney for their work on Watt Avenue safety, and honored Michelle Setcher for her gold medal win at the 2025 World Rowing Championships.

Key Outcomes

  • Unanimous Approval: Item 6 (Job Order Contracts), Item 37 (CSAC/Appointments), and the Tobacco Securitization Corporation budget and financial reports.
  • Unanimous Approval: Resolution for Item 35 (Sacramento Metro Fire District Station 67), confirming the benefit category change and levy of increased service charges. Despite 100% of the protest ballot (from the legal owner) being in favor of the category change, the levy is confirmed as there was no majority opposition.
  • Continuance: Item 39 (Smile Market Type 21 License) was unanimously continued to November 18, 2025, pending further engagement with neighbors and potential change in license type.
  • Continuances: Multiple board and commission nominations (Item 38) were continued to November 4th, 18th, or October 21st to accommodate vacancy filling.
  • Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 10:15 AM.

Meeting Transcript

Ready? Good morning, everyone. We will now call to order the Board of Supervisors meeting for Tuesday, October 7th. Will the clerk please call the roll? Supervisors Kennedy. Here. Desmond. Here. Hume. Vice Chair Rodriguez. Here. And for the record, Chair Cerna is absent. Okay. Would the clerk please read the cable statement? This meeting of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is live and recorded with closed captioning. It is cable cast on Metro Cable Channel 14, the local government affairs channel on the Comcast and Direct TV verse cable systems. It is also live streamed at Metro 14Live.SatCounty.gov. Today's meeting replays Friday, October 10th at 6 o'clock PM on Metro Cable Channel 14. Once posted, the recording of this meeting can be viewed on demand at YouTube.com slash Metro Cable 14. The Board of Supervisors fosters public engagement during the meeting and encourages public participation, civility, and the use of courteous language. The board does not condone the use of profanity, vulgar language, gestures, or other inappropriate behavior, including personal attacks or threats directed towards any meeting participant. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Each speaker will be given two minutes to make a public comment and are limited to making one comment per agenda off agenda item. Please be mindful of the public comment procedures to avoid being interrupted while making your comment. Comments made by the public during the Board of Supervisors meetings may include information that can be inaccurate or misleading, particularly concerning topics related to public health, voter registrations and elections. The County of Sacramento does not endorse or validate the accuracy of public statements made during these open public forums. The recordings are shared to provide transparency and access to the proceedings of public meetings. To make a comment in person, please fill out a speaker request form and hand it to clerk staff. The chairperson will open public comments for each agenda off agenda item and direct the clerk to call the name of each speaker. When the clerk calls your name, please come to the podium and make your comment. If a speaker is unavailable to make a comment prior to the closing of public comments, the speaker waives the right to request to speak, and the clerk will file the request form in the record. The clerk will manage the timer and allow each speaker two minutes to make a comment. Off agenda public comments will take place for a maximum of 30 minutes. The remainder of the agenda comments will take place at the conclusion of the time matters in the afternoon. You may send written comments by email to board clerk at SATCounty.gov. Your comments will be routed to the board and filed in the record. If you need an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act or for medical or other reasons, please see clerk staff for assistance or contact the clerk's office at 916-874-5451 or by email at Board Clerk at SAC County.gov. Thank you in advance for your courtesy and understanding of the meeting procedures. Thank you. Are there any announcements? I do not have any announcements. Our first item is just public comments relating to matters not on the posted agenda. And at this time we do not have public comments. Thank you. Would the clerk please call the for the next item? The next item is consent matters items two through 33. And I do have announcements for two of those items, items number two and items number item number 27. Item number two is to introduce an ordinance amending various sections of chapters 2.08, 2.09, 2.46, and 2.61 of Sacramento County Code to delete obsolete sections and establish the departments of Clerk of the Board, Public Information Office, and Office of Economic Development. And also authorize the Department of Personal Services to process a salary resolution amendment. Additionally, on item number 27 is also introducing an ordinance amending section 2.61.101 of Chapter 61.101, Title 2 of the Sacramento County Code regarding correctional health services, authority for payment of claims for medical services for inmate patients.

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