The West Sacramento City Council held a regular meeting on May 20, 2026, beginning at approximately 6:01 PM. The meeting included public comments, several proclamations, a presentation on mosquito control and the Youth Empowerment Summit, and a key vote on a policy limiting city interactions with federal immigration authorities. The council also heard reports on homelessness, transportation, and other regional issues.
Okay, I think we also didn't want to do that first, but I agree. And there was a third of the money. Now that all the council members are present, I call to order the May 20th meeting of the city of West Sacramento City Council, the West Sacramento Redevelopment Agency and Finance Authority. And we will begin with the land acknowledgement. We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we live, work, learn, and commune is the original homelands of the indigenous people of West Sacramento who have stewarded this land throughout the generations. We acknowledge and we thank the original inhabitants who have occupied, maintained and secured this place and who still exist on this land. We respect and celebrate the many diverse indigenous people still connected to this land on which we gather. This evening, Mr. City Attorney, do you have a report? Yes, ma'am. The council that in closed session, no reportable action was taken. Alright, thank you. And we would like to invite our guests to join Council and Staff in the pledge. And Sergeant Travel Huddison will be leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Please come to the podium and lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. Briefly salute. Be with me. I pledge allegiance to the project of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you so much, Sergeant. As is noted on our agenda, City Council is prohibited by state law from discussing or taking any action on items that are brought under item one for public comment, but it provides an important opportunity for a public forum. The public is given an opportunity at this time to address city council and items not listed on your standing on the agenda. Do you need something? Sorry, I was standing. I thought you were calling me to not yet. Not yet. Sorry. It's okay. We do ask that anyone wishing to address the council on this or any other item this evening to please fill out a request to speak card and return it to the clerk. Um, once the staff report has been read and we open the item up for public comment, the clerk will announce your name. That's when you come up. Um, for you to walk to the podium to speak. Now, in front of the clerk, there is a timer to ensure that everyone has a chance to be heard, and we ask that all comments be limited to three minutes. Also, in front of the clerk is an analog flip chart, which indicates which agenda item the council is currently considering. We also recognize that for some speaking in public can cause anxiety, so we request that there be no applause, booze, cat calls, or other demonstrations. Furthermore, so that we may maintain a civil discourse here in the chambers. We ask that those in attendance and those who address the city council abide by the code of conduct, posted and not speak in loud, threatening, offensive, abusive or the disrespectful language that disrupts disturbs or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. Now this brings us to item one presentations by the public on matters not on the agenda within the jurisdiction of the council. Madame Clerk. Yes, ma'am. Albionna Newberry. Good evening, Mayor Carero and members of the City Council. My name is Albiona Newberry, and I live at 408 Alameda Boulevard in West Sacramento. I have been a resident here for over 12 years. I am a paying active member of the West Sacramento Art Guild. I was recently accepted into the fine arts competition at the California State Fair this year, and currently have artwork showing at Gallery 1075 of our community center. I recently filed for 501c3 status for the Delta West Artist Alliance Foundation, a new public service organization. The specific purpose of the corporation is to support and promote the arts through fundraising. Educational programs, community outreach, and charitable initiatives that advance artistic expression, cultural enrichment, and access to the arts for the public benefit.