Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Meeting – February 17, 2026

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors met on February 17, 2026, to address a wide range of items including public comments, consent calendar approvals, nominations to various boards and commissions, public hearings on service charges and benefit category changes, affordable housing financing, eminent domain resolutions, a subdivision approval, and executive and supervisor comments. The meeting concluded with a proposal to resume an annual State of the County address.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Marvel Wilson (Hooked on Fishing Not on Violence) expressed confusion about a TOT grant, questioning why it is called a grant if it requires fundraising and repayment. Supervisor Rodriguez and staff offered to follow up and clarify details.
• Joseph Tanner (also with Hooked on Fishing Not on Violence) echoed the need for clarity on the TOT program.
• Daniela Barrera Barajas and Isamar (mental health therapists at UC Davis, speaking as private citizens) raised concerns about sudden non-renewal and then one-year extension of the county contract for the UC Davis Child and Adolescent Abuse Resource and Evaluation Center (Care Center). They urged the board to prioritize stable funding for specialty mental health programs serving at-risk youth.
• Chris Bennett (congressional candidate for the 3rd district) spoke in support of continued funding for the Care Center, emphasizing the need to address child abuse and human trafficking.

Consent Calendar

• Items 2 through 15 were approved on consent, including an ordinance on solid waste management (item 8), updates to water agency fee plans (item 9), and a fire department ordinance (addendum). Supervisor Hume registered as a no on the addendum item. Supervisor Cerna abstained on item 6. The consent calendar passed 5–0.

Nominations

• Several nominations were continued to future dates (February 24, March 10, or March 24, 2026). Appointments made: Rayburn Lano to Carmichael Community Planning Advisory Council; Christopher Orr to the Children’s Coalition; Ziggy Robison and Bryce Alred to Health and Human Services Coordinating Council; June Coleman to the Law Library Board of Trustees; Johnny Vang, Stacey Anderson, Michael Li Chang, and Samantha Rapp to the Public Health Advisory Board; Max Baumgartner, Matthew Chicato, and Austin Ashey to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

Discussion Items

• Item 16 – Winding Ranch Subdivision Benefit Category Change: Staff presented a proposal to change the benefit category from safety-light only to enhanced street and safety light residential/non-residential, increasing the annual service charge from $2.56 to approximately $5,796 for 79 lots. A Proposition 218 ballot was sent; one protest ballot was received but was 100% in favor. No public speakers. The board approved the change 5–0.
• Item 17 – North Vineyard Greens Unit 3, 11, and 11 West Service Charge: A public hearing to establish a service charge of $1,031.54 per single-family lot for 92 units within CSA 10 Zone 3. One protest ballot was received, 100% in favor. Approved 5–0.
• Item 18 – Power Family Project Bond Insurance and Loan: Staff requested approval of tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds and a $2.5 million HOME loan for a 73-unit affordable housing project at Power Inn and Calvine Road. The developer (Power Family) is new to Sacramento. Supervisor Hume questioned entitlements under SB 79. Supervisor Kennedy supported the project as a long-awaited use of the site. Approved 5–0.
• Item 19 – Resolutions of Necessity for Eminent Domain (Wideaway Sidewalk Infill Project): Three resolutions were initially proposed; one was dropped after the owner signed acquisition documents. The two remaining properties (owned by Trong Nuyan and Bill Lobner) required easements. Supervisor Cerna raised concerns about the lack of a formal policy for communicating with non-English-speaking property owners, noting that Mrs. Nguyen (wife of Mr. Nuyan) spoke only Spanish. Staff acknowledged ad hoc practices and committed to developing a policy. The board approved both resolutions separately and dropped the third, each 5–0.
• Item 20 – St. Thomas Estates Rezone, Tentative Subdivision Map, and Design Review: Project to rezone 2.04 acres from AR5 to RD5 and create 27 single-family lots on 5.5 acres near Gardner Avenue and Florin Road. Staff reported advisory body recommendations in favor. Approved 5–0.

Key Outcomes

• Consent calendar (items 2–15) adopted 5–0.
• Benefit category change for Winding Ranch (item 16) adopted 5–0.
• Service charge for North Vineyard Greens (item 17) adopted 5–0.
• Bond and loan authorization for Power Family project (item 18) adopted 5–0.
• Resolution of necessity for Trong Nuyan property (item 19a) adopted 5–0.
• Resolution of necessity for Bill Lobner property (item 19b) adopted 5–0.
• Resolution for Paula C. Noonan property (item 19c) dropped by motion 5–0.
• St. Thomas Estates entitlements (item 20) adopted 5–0.
• Chair Rodriguez proposed a pilot State of the County event on Thursday, April 9, 2026, hosted by a chamber of commerce at no direct cost to the county. Supervisors expressed general support but raised questions about costs, staff time, and logistics. The board agreed to move forward with planning.
• County Executive comments highlighted staff awards: Mickey McDaniel (Member of the Year from Women’s Transportation Seminar) and Sacramento International Airport’s 91% customer satisfaction award.