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Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Meeting - August 14, 2026

Board of Supervisors — Friday, August 14, 2026
BodySacramento County, California
SessionBoard of Supervisors
DateFriday, August 14, 2026
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0:02

We will now call to order the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting for Tuesday, August 11th.

0:07

Will the clerk please call the roll?

0:09

Supervisor Kennedy.

0:10

Here.

0:13

Welcome back.

0:14

Vice Chair Hume will be absent today.

0:16

Supervisor Cerna?

0:18

Here.

0:18

And Chair Rodriguez.

0:20

Here.

0:20

We have a quorum.

0:21

All right.

0:21

Thank you.

0:22

Will you please read the Metro statement?

0:24

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

0:29

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

0:37

It is also live streamed at Metro14Live.sackCounty.gov.

0:40

Today's meeting replays Friday, August 14th at 6 o'clock p.m.

0:44

on Metro Cable Channel 14.

0:46

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

0:53

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

1:00

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.

1:09

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

1:13

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

1:19

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

1:24

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

1:35

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

1:42

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

1:48

To make a comment, please fill out a speaker request form and hand it to clerk staff or raise your virtual hand when we are on the item you want to make a comment on.

1:56

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

2:03

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

2:09

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

2:18

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

2:23

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

2:27

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

2:33

As a reminder, rule of procedure 10B allows the chair to establish uniform time limits for people addressing the board in relation to a particular matter.

2:41

Such limits may be announced at the beginning of each item posted on the agenda and can include setting a specific amount of time devoted to public comment for a particular item, announcing cutoff times for receipt of request to speak forms, reducing the amount of time per speaker, or other reasonable and content neutral measures.

2:59

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

3:04

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

3:08

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.

3:24

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

3:28

Thank you, Todd.

3:29

Welcome back.

3:30

Supervisor Desmond in person.

3:31

Please lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

3:52

Got some patriotic dogs in the audience.

3:59

All right.

3:59

And are there any announcements?

4:01

Certainly.

4:02

We do have a few.

4:03

First, uh Supervisor Hume is expected to be absent today as he has uh business in uh for the state of California.

4:12

And as a correction to our agenda, item number 25 is a receive and file only.

4:18

There is no action required for item 25, which is the Sacramento County Bicycle Advisory Committee 2025 Annual Report.

4:25

The board letter recommendation should read hear a brief presentation, then receive and file the Sacramento County Bicycle Advisory Committee, BAC 2025 Annual Report.

4:36

Those are all the announcements that I have.

4:38

Okay.

4:39

I actually do have a request with Supervisor Hume being out.

4:42

Um about a month ago, item number 30, uh, the county impact fee was um pushed back because Supervisor Desmond was out and Kennedy had asked if we can move it with Supervisor Hume out today.

4:57

Um can we move this to the August 28th meeting?

5:02

There's only one item on the 28th.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Child Protective Services Oversight█████████████13%
Public Safety█████████9%
Code Enforcement█████████9%
Personnel Matters█████████9%
Land Use██████6%
Behavioral Health██████6%
Public Engagement█████5%
Business Licensing and Permits█████5%
Public Comment████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Meeting - August 14, 2026

This meeting of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors convened on August 14, 2026, with Chair Rodriguez presiding. Vice Chair Hume was absent. The board addressed a full agenda including adoptable pets, a resolution honoring an animal control officer, public comments, consent calendar items, multiple presentations on behavioral health and child protective systems, code enforcement operations, and a controversial reorganization of Civil Service Commission staff. Key votes included approval of the 2023 zoning code update, a pilot development impact fee expansion, a liquor license for a gas station, and the Civil Service Commission staff restructuring.

Consent Calendar

  • Item 9 (Calender Year 2027 Group Insurance Renewals) was postponed to the afternoon session and later approved after modifications, including removal of an active open enrollment requirement. The board approved the remainder of the consent calendar (items 4-8, 10-24) unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Several speakers addressed property rights, delivering notices of default regarding alleged violations of constitutional rights. They demanded the county cease interference with private property.
  • Multiple Fair Oaks residents (Keith Walter, Susannah Martin, Christopher Grenz, Leon Caracos, Brian Fisher, Abigail Harland, Chet Corcos) spoke against the Fair Oaks Water District Corporation Yard, arguing it is an industrial use incompatible with the commercial village zoning. They requested the board determine if the permit has lapsed, revoke it, and study relocation.
  • One speaker criticized Supervisor Rodriguez for comments about AI replacing county jobs.
  • On item 9, representatives from Western Health Advantage and Sutter Health spoke, thanking the board for reconsideration and urging transparent processes. Kaiser Permanente explained its rate reduction and withdrawal of the open enrollment stipulation.
  • On item 30, Linda Wheaton (SAC Act’s homelessness committee) urged support for including park district fees in the development impact fee offset program.
  • On item 31, Chris Evans (Antelope Business Community District) supported the applicant as a responsible business owner.
  • On item 32, Bob Bence (boat dealer) supported the zoning update allowing boat dealers as permitted uses in industrial zones. Marie Bartowski requested severing fence standard amendment A118 for further review.
  • On item 33, multiple speakers criticized code enforcement delays and urged stronger action on vacant properties.
  • On item 34, Martin Bryant (ETTI union president), Ted Samara (UPE), Kelsey Johnson (SCMA), Alice Dowden Calvillo (CSC Executive Officer), and Sally Lee (CSC Acting Chair) opposed the Civil Service Commission staff restructuring, citing conflicts of interest and lack of evidence of delays.

Discussion Items

  • Adoptable Pet Update: Annette Bezworth (Animal Care Services) presented two puppies, Veranda and Sumatra, available for adoption with waived fees during "Dogust." Supervisor Kennedy noted positive community feedback on the segment.
  • Resolution for Animal Control Officer Zoe McKernan: Recognized for investigative excellence in a cruelty case. McKernan thanked the board and emphasized the importance of such cases.
  • Bicycle Advisory Committee 2025 Annual Report: Evan Dudley presented. Discussion focused on e-bike safety, data collection on crashes, and the need for safe infrastructure. Supervisor Cerna requested better data on e-bike incidents. The report was received and filed.
  • Court-Involved Pathways to Behavioral Health Treatment: Dr. Ryan Quist presented on Care Court, Assisted Outpatient Treatment, Mental Health Diversion, and SB 43. Key statistics: 216 Care Court petitions filed, 65 accepted, 1 graduation; 15 AOT petitions, 4 graduations; 2,454 individuals linked to mental health diversion. Discussion on capacity, beds, and the need for housing. The board received the presentation.
  • Child Protective Systems Oversight Committee 2025 Annual Report: Dr. Maynard Johnston and Chris Orr presented. Key findings: 12,000 cross-reported child abuse cases, sheriff has only 8 detectives for 1,700 suspected child abuse crimes, DA caseloads doubled. ESCARS system improved data but needs sustained funding. Committee recommended more investigators, real-time response, and improved hospital liaison. Hospital engagement project identified gaps; Dignity Health did not participate. Supervisor Cerna suggested aligning with the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Report received and filed.
  • Response to CPS Oversight Committee Report: Melissa Lloyd (CPS Deputy Director) outlined actions to strengthen supervision, critical thinking, and collaboration, including fidelity case reviews and warm handoffs at the hotline. Received and filed.
  • Amendment to Employment Contract for County Executive Officer: Approved 4-0.
  • 2023 Zoning Code Update: Matthew Jumamoy presented 134 amendments aimed at clarifying and modernizing the code. Key changes: increased driveway length, new training/tutoring center classification, revised temporary use standards, and hazardous material storage classification. Approved 4-0.
  • Code Enforcement Operations Overview: Mike Sanchez presented statistics: 186,000 parcels, 90,000 registered rental units, 50% general fund funding. Discussed abatement process (6 months minimum), staffing challenges, and plans for a vacant property registry and embedding a building inspector. Board directed staff to return with a registry proposal. Receive and file.
  • Civil Service Commission Staff Restructuring: Joe Angelo (Personnel Services) proposed moving CSC support staff under DPS to improve efficiency, citing long delays (e.g., 8-12 months for job description updates). The Civil Service Commission and union representatives opposed, citing loss of independence and noting DPS delays. The board approved the restructuring 3-1 with a two-year review requirement.

Key Outcomes

  • Item 9 (Group Insurance Renewals): Approved 4-0 after Kaiser withdrew the active open enrollment requirement.
  • Item 30 (Development Impact Fee Offset Program Expansion): Approved 3-1 (Rodriguez opposed). Expanded the program to include dependent park district fees.
  • Item 31 (Fuel Up Market Liquor License): Approved 3-1 (Cerna opposed). Issued a letter of public convenience/necessity for a type 21 license at 5809 Manzanita Avenue, with the applicant committing to no alcohol sales between midnight and 6 a.m.
  • Item 32 (2023 Zoning Code Update): Approved 4-0.
  • Item 33 (Code Enforcement Overview): Received and filed. Staff directed to develop a vacant property registry proposal.
  • Item 34 (Civil Service Commission Staff Restructuring): Approved 3-1 (Rodriguez opposed). Ordinance amended to move CSC support staff under DPS, with a report back in two years.

Meeting Transcript

We will now call to order the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting for Tuesday, August 11th. Will the clerk please call the roll? Supervisor Kennedy. Here. Welcome back. Vice Chair Hume will be absent today. Supervisor Cerna? Here. And Chair Rodriguez. Here. We have a quorum. All right. Thank you. Will you please read the Metro 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 Uverse Cable Systems. It is also live streamed at Metro14Live.sackCounty.gov. Today's meeting replays Friday, August 14th at 6 o'clock p.m. on Metro Cable Channel 14. Once posted, the recording of this meeting can be viewed on demand at YouTube.com forward 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 Board of Supervisors meetings may include information that could 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 public uh proceedings of public meetings. To make a comment, please fill out a speaker request form and hand it to clerk staff or raise your virtual hand when we are on the item you want to make a comment on. 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 or unmute yourself and make your comment. If a speaker is unavailable to make a comment prior to the closing of public comments, the speaker waives their request to speak, and the clerk will file the speaker 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. As a reminder, rule of procedure 10B allows the chair to establish uniform time limits for people addressing the board in relation to a particular matter. Such limits may be announced at the beginning of each item posted on the agenda and can include setting a specific amount of time devoted to public comment for a particular item, announcing cutoff times for receipt of request to speak forms, reducing the amount of time per speaker, or other reasonable and content neutral measures. You may send written comments by email to board clerk at SAC County.gov. Your comment 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, Todd. Welcome back. Supervisor Desmond in person. Please lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Got some patriotic dogs in the audience. All right. And are there any announcements? Certainly. We do have a few.

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