City of Sacramento
Law and Legislation Committee Report
915 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814
www.cityofsacramento.org
File ID: 2023-01284 12/5/2023 Consent Item 1.
Law and Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes
File ID: 2023-01284
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Pass a Motion approving the Law and Legislation Committee meeting minutes dated September 19, 2023, October 3, 2023, and October 17, 2023.
Contact: Mindy Cuppy, MMC, City Clerk, (916) 808-5442, [email protected], Office of the City Clerk
Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-September 19, 2023 Law and Legislation Committee DRAFT Meeting Minutes 3-October 3, 2023 Law and Legislation Committee DRAFT Meeting Minutes 4-October 17, 2023 Law and Legislation Committee DRAFT Meeting Minutes Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: It is the best practice for the legislative body to approve the minutes for each meeting.
Policy Considerations: As a best practice, the City Clerk keeps a permanent record of the Law and Legislation Committee proceedings showing all action considered and taken, motions and records, the text of ordinances and resolutions introduced or adopted, and all amendments thereto proposed or adopted, and the vote of each member regarding any matter before the Law and Legislation Committee.
Economic Impacts: None.
Environmental Considerations: This action is not a project that is subject to CEQA because it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines §15378(b)(5)).
Sustainability: None.
File ID: 2023-01284 12/5/2023 Consent Item 1.
Commission/Committee Action: None.
Rationale for Recommendation: After each Law and Legislation Committee meeting, the City Clerk composes the DRAFT Minutes noting the action taken by the legislative body. The DRAFT Minutes are presented to the Law and Legislation Committee for its approval as a permanent record of the meetings actions.
Financial Considerations: None.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): None.
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LAW AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Katie Valenzuela, Chair, District 4
Lisa Kaplan, District 1
Eric Guerra, District 6
Rick Jennings, II, District 7
COMMITTEE STAFF
Wendy Klock-Johnson, Assistant
City Clerk
Steve Itagaki, Supervising Deputy City
Attorney
Consuelo Hernandez, Director of
Governmental Affairs
Special Meeting
DRAFT Minutes
Law and Legislation
City Hall Complex
Council Chamber, 915 I Street, 1st Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Published by the Office of the City Clerk
(916) 808-7200
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
11:00 a.m.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Where to Find the Agenda and Staff Reports: The agenda provides a general description and staff recommendation; however, legislative bodies may take action other than what is recommended. Full staff reports are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Watch the Legislative Body Meeting Online: Live video streams and archives of past meetings are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Submit Written Comments Online: Written comments received are distributed to members, filed in the record, and will not be read aloud. Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments electronically via eComment through the City’s Upcoming Meetings website at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Public Comment Speaker Time Limits: In the interest of facilitating the legislative body’s conduct of the business of the City, members of the public (speakers) who wish to address the legislative body during the meeting will have two minutes per speaker for Consent Calendar Items, Public Hearing Items, Discussion Calendar Items, and Matters not on the Agenda for a maximum total of eight minutes per speaker per meeting. Each speaker shall limit his/her remarks to the specified time allotment.
Notice to Lobbyists: When addressing the legislative body, you must identify yourself as a lobbyist and announce the client/business/organization you are representing.
Assistance: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, a disability-related modification or accommodation, agenda materials in an alternative format, or auxiliary aids to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 916-808-7200 or [email protected] as soon as possible. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made.
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City of Sacramento
Law and Legislation Committee
City Hall Complex, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Council Chamber, 1st Floor
Special Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
11:00 AM
All items listed are heard and acted upon by the City Council unless otherwise noted.
Open Session - 11:00 a.m.
Special session called to order by Chair Valenzuela at 11:01 a.m. Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.
Members Present: Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, and Chair Katie Valenzuela.
Land Acknowledgement – Led by Councilmember Guerra.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Councilmember Guerra.
Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion.
Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Kaplan / Member Guerra.
Yes: Members Councilmember Guerra, Councilmember Jennings, Councilmember Kaplan, and Chair Valenzuela.
A motion passed to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated at each item.
1. Law and Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes
File ID: 2023-01115
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed a Motion approving the Law and Legislation Committee meeting minutes dated August 15, 2023.
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Contact: Mindy Cuppy, MMC, City Clerk, (916) 808-5442,
[email protected], Office of the City Clerk
2. Law and Legislation Log
File ID: 2023-01178
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed a Motion approving the Law and Legislation Log.
Contact: Consuelo Hernandez, Director of Governmental Affairs, (916) 808-7395, [email protected], Office of the City Manager
3. Legislative Advocacy Correspondence
File ID: 2023-01064
Location: Citywide
Action: Received and filed.
Contact: Consuelo Hernandez, Director of Governmental Affairs, (916) 808-7395, [email protected], Office of the City Manager
Discussion Calendar
4. Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Chapter 15.104 of the Sacramento City Code, Relating to Floodplain Management
File ID: 2023-01028
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Kaplan / Member Guerra.
Yes: Members Councilmember Guerra, Councilmember Jennings, Councilmember Kaplan, and Chair Valenzuela.
1) Reviewed an Ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 15.104 of the Sacramento City Code, Relating to Floodplain Management; and 2) passed a Motion forwarding the Ordinance to City Council for consideration.
Contact: Rosa Millino, Senior Engineer, (916) 808-1451, [email protected]; Neal Joyce, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-1912, [email protected]; Sherill Huun, Engineering & Water Resources Division Manager, (916) 808-1455, [email protected]; Pravani Vandeyar, Director, (916) 808-3765, [email protected]; Department of Utilities
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5. Ordinance Adding Section 13.16.125 to and Amending Section 18.52.010 of the Sacramento City Code Relating to a Storm Drainage Development Fee File ID: 2023-01134
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Kaplan.
Yes: Members Councilmember Guerra, Councilmember Jennings, Councilmember Kaplan, and Chair Valenzuela.
Members of the public provided public comments.
Action: 1) Reviewed an Ordinance adding section 13.16.125 to and amending section
18.52.010 of the City Code relating to a Storm Drainage Development Fee; and 2) passed a Motion forwarding the ordinance to City Council for approval.
Contact: Kelly Sherfey, Project Manager, (916) 808-1466, [email protected]; Sherill Huun, Engineering & Water Resources Division Manager, (916) 808-1455, [email protected], Pravani Vandeyar, Director, (916) 808-3765, [email protected]; Department of Utilities
6. Discussion on Social Consumption at Special Events and Onsite Consumption Lounges
File ID: 2023-01102
Location: Citywide
Members of the public provided public comments.
Action: 1) Discussed the topic of social consumption of cannabis, which is smoking or ingesting cannabis or cannabis products in a designated consumption area, whether within a designated consumption space operated by a permitted cannabis business or at a licensed cannabis special event, and 2) provided direction to staff.
Contact: Davina Smith, Cannabis Manager, 916-808-4772,
[email protected]; Zarah Cruz, Program Specialist, 916-808-8925, [email protected]; Office of Cannabis Management, Office of the City Manager
Committee Comments-Ideas, Questions and Meeting Reports
None.
Adjournment – 2:08 p.m.
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LAW AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Katie Valenzuela, Chair, District 4
Lisa Kaplan, District 1
Eric Guerra, District 6
Rick Jennings, II, District 7
COMMITTEE STAFF
Wendy Klock-Johnson, Assistant
City Clerk
Steve Itagaki, Supervising Deputy City
Attorney
Consuelo Hernandez, Director of
Governmental Affairs
Special Meeting
DRAFT Minutes
Law and Legislation
City Hall Complex
Council Chamber, 915 I Street, 1st Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Published by the Office of the City Clerk
(916) 808-7200
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
11:30 a.m.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Where to Find the Agenda and Staff Reports: The agenda provides a general description and staff recommendation; however, legislative bodies may take action other than what is recommended. Full staff reports are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Watch the Legislative Body Meeting Online: Live video streams and archives of past meetings are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Submit Written Comments Online: Written comments received are distributed to members, filed in the record, and will not be read aloud. Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments electronically via eComment through the City’s Upcoming Meetings website at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Public Comment Speaker Time Limits: In the interest of facilitating the legislative body’s conduct of the business of the City, members of the public (speakers) who wish to address the legislative body during the meeting will have two minutes per speaker for Consent Calendar Items, Public Hearing Items, Discussion Calendar Items, and Matters not on the Agenda for a maximum total of eight minutes per speaker per meeting. Each speaker shall limit his/her remarks to the specified time allotment.
Notice to Lobbyists: When addressing the legislative body, you must identify yourself as a lobbyist and announce the client/business/organization you are representing.
Assistance: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, a disability-related modification or accommodation, agenda materials in an alternative format, or auxiliary aids to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 916-808-7200 or [email protected] as soon as possible. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made.
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City of Sacramento
Law and Legislation Committee
City Hall Complex, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Council Chamber, 1st Floor
Special Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
11:30 AM
All items listed are heard and acted upon by the Law and Legislation Committee unless otherwise noted.
Open Session - 11:30 a.m.
Special session called to order by Chair Valenzuela at 11:31 a.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.
Members Present: Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, and Chair Katie Valenzuela.
Land Acknowledgement – Led by Council Member Kaplan.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Council Member Kaplan.
Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion.
Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Kaplan / Member Guerra.
Yes: Members Guerra, Jennings, Kaplan, and Chair Valenzuela.
A motion passed to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated at each item.
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1. Law and Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes
File ID: 2023-01270
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed a Motion approving the Law and Legislation Committee meeting minutes dated August 15, 2023 and September 5, 2023.
Contact: Mindy Cuppy, MMC, City Clerk, (916) 808-5442,
[email protected], Office of the City Clerk
2. Law and Legislation Log
File ID: 2022-02190
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed a Motion approving the Law and Legislation Log.
Contact: Consuelo Hernandez, Director of Governmental Affairs, (916) 808-7395, [email protected], Office of the City Manager
Discussion Calendar
3. Business Operations Tax Modernization
File ID: 2023-01252
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra/ Member Kaplan.
Yes: Members Guerra, Jennings, Kaplan, and Chair Valenzuela.
Members of the public provided public comments.
1) Received a report on options to modernize the City’s Business Operations Tax (BOT); and 2) Passed a Motion directing staff to draft a BOT modernization ballot measure for Council consideration.
Contact: Pete Coletto, Director of Finance (916) 808-5416, [email protected]; Jackie Rice, Finance Manager (916) 808-5844, [email protected]; Bryan Howard, Program Manager (916) 808-4847, [email protected], Department of Finance
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4. An Interim Ordinance Relating to Commercial Truck Usage in North Sacramento and Permit Requirements Under Title 17 of the Sacramento City Code (M23-001) File ID: 2023-01180
Location: District 1, Represented by Councilmember Kaplan and District 2, Represented by Councilmember Loloee
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Kaplan / Member Valenzuela.
Yes: Members Guerra, Jennings, Kaplan, and Chair Valenzuela.
Members of the public provided public comments.
1) Reviewed an Interim Ordinance amending various portions of Title 17 of the Sacramento City Code, related to permit requirements for certain land uses with commercial truck usage; and 2) Passed a Motion forwarding the Interim Ordinance to City Council for consideration.
Contact: Kevin Colin, Zoning Administrator, 916-808-5260, [email protected], Community Development Department
5. Outdoor Interactive Digital Media Display (Digital Kiosk) Policy - Community Outreach Findings, Ordinance, and Resolution (M23-001)
File ID: 2023-01171
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Valenzuela.
Yes: Members Guerra, Jennings, Kaplan, and Chair Valenzuela.
1) Reviewed an Ordinance adding digital kiosks to Title 15 of the Sacramento City Code; 2) Reviewed a Resolution providing guidelines for a future procurement process; and 3) Passed a Motion forwarding the Ordinance and Resolution as amended to City Council for consideration.
Contact: Jamie Mosler, Associate Planner, 916-808-7875, [email protected]; Kevin Colin, Principal Planner, 916-808-5260, [email protected], Community Development Department
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6. Update on the Audit of the Sacramento Community Police Review Commission File ID: 2023-00919
Members of the public provided public comments.
Action: Received and filed.
Contact: Jorge Oseguera, City Auditor, (916) 808-7270,
[email protected], Office of the City Auditor
Committee Comments-Ideas, Questions and Meeting Reports
None.
Adjourned – 1:55 p.m.
LAW AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Katie Valenzuela, Chair, District 4
Lisa Kaplan, District 1
Eric Guerra, District 6
Rick Jennings, II, District 7
COMMITTEE STAFF
Wendy Klock-Johnson, Assistant
City Clerk
Steve Itagaki, Supervising Deputy City
Attorney
Consuelo Hernandez, Director of
Governmental Affairs
DRAFT Minutes
Law and Legislation Committee
City Hall Complex
Council Chamber, 915 I Street, 1st Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Published by the Office of the City Clerk
(916) 808-7200
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
1:00 p.m.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Where to Find the Agenda and Staff Reports: The agenda provides a general description and staff recommendation; however, legislative bodies may take action other than what is recommended. Full staff reports are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Watch the Legislative Body Meeting Online: Live video streams and archives of past meetings are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Submit Written Comments Online: Written comments received are distributed to members, filed in the record, and will not be read aloud. Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments electronically via eComment through the City’s Upcoming Meetings website at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Public Comment Speaker Time Limits: In the interest of facilitating the legislative body’s conduct of the business of the City, members of the public (speakers) who wish to address the legislative body during the meeting will have two minutes per speaker for Consent Calendar Items, Public Hearing Items, Discussion Calendar Items, and Matters not on the Agenda for a maximum total of eight minutes per speaker per meeting. Each speaker shall limit his/her remarks to the specified time allotment.
Notice to Lobbyists: When addressing the legislative body, you must identify yourself as a lobbyist and announce the client/business/organization you are representing.
Assistance: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, a disability-related modification or accommodation, agenda materials in an alternative format, or auxiliary aids to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 916-808-7200 or
[email protected] as soon as possible. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made.
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City of Sacramento
Law and Legislation Committee
City Hall Complex, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Council Chamber, 1st Floor
Regular Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
1:00 PM
All items listed are heard and acted upon by the Law and Legislation Committee unless otherwise noted.
Open Session – 1:00 PM
Regular session called to order by Chair Valenzuela at 1:04 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.
Members Present: Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, and Chair Katie Valenzuela.
Land Acknowledgement – Led by Council Member Jennings.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Council Member Jennings.
Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion. Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Kaplan / Member Jennings.
Yes: Members Guerra, Jennings, Kaplan, and Chair Valenzuela.
A motion passed to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated at each item.
1. Law and Legislation Log
File ID: 2022-02191
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed a Motion approving the Law and Legislation Log.
Contact: Consuelo Hernandez, Director of Governmental Affairs, (916) 808-7395, [email protected], Office of the City Manager
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2. Legislative Advocacy Correspondence
File ID: 2023-01065
Location: Citywide
Action: Received and filed.
Contact: Consuelo Hernandez, Director of Governmental Affairs, (916) 808-7395, [email protected], Office of the City Manager
Discussion Calendar
3. Ordinance Adding Chapter 3.156 to the Sacramento City Code, Relating to Community Benefits Agreements
File ID: 2023-00557
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Jennings.
Yes: Members Guerra, Jennings, Kaplan, and Chair Valenzuela.
Members of the public provided public comments.
1) Reviewed an Ordinance adding chapter 3.156 of the Sacramento City Code, relating to community benefits agreements; and 2) Passed a Motion forwarding the Ordinance to City Council for a workshop.
Contact: Ellen Sullivan, Senior Development Project Manager, (916) 808-5758, [email protected]; Leslie Fritzsche, Economic Investment Manager, (916) 808-5450, [email protected], City Manager’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development
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4. Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Chapters 5.68, 8.124, 12.48, 13.10 and 13.24 of the Sacramento City Code, Relating to Solid Waste Management File ID: 2023-01287
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra/ Member K aplan.
Yes: Members Guerra, Jennings, Kaplan, and Chair Valenzuela. 1) Reviewed an Ordinance amending various sections of chapters 5.68, 8.124, 12.48, 13.10 and 13.24 of the Sacramento City Code relating to solid waste management and 2) Passed a Motion forwarding the Ordinance to City Council for consideration.
Contact: Erin Treadwell, Program Manager, (916) 808-4934, [email protected]; John Febbo, Integrated Waste General Manager, (916) 808-4949, j
[email protected], Department of Public Works
Committee Comments-Ideas, Questions and Meeting Reports N
one.
Public Comments-Matters Not on the Agenda
N
one.
Adjourn – 2:38 p.m.