Law and Legislation Committee
Members of the public may attend in person at City Hall Complex located at 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
How to Submit Written Comments:
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 official website at http://meetings.cityofsacramento.org
.
How to Watch the Law and Legislation Committee:
Live video streams and indexed archives of meetings are available via the City’s official website at:
http://meetings.cityofsacramento.org
.
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. eComment is set to remain open throughout the meeting.
AGENDA
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
City Hall Complex - 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
For notices and disclosures select "print agenda" below.
For notices and disclosures select "print agenda" below. Published by the Office of the City Clerk All items listed are heard and acted upon by the legislative body unless otherwise noted.
Print Meeting Agenda
Print Meeting Agenda
Open Session
Roll Call
Land Acknowledgement
Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Calendar Estimated Time: 5 minutes
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion.
1. 2025-00132 Law and Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes Location:
Citywide
Recommendation:
Pass a Motion approving the Law and Legislation Committee meeting minutes dated November 18, 2025 and December 2, 2025.
Contact:
Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk, (916) 808-5442, [email protected], Office of the City Clerk 2025-00132 Law and Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes
2. 2026-00292 Law and Legislation Log
Location:
Citywide
Recommendation:
Pass 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 2026-00292 Law and Legislation Log
3. 2026-00303 Legislative Advocacy Correspondence
Location:
Citywide
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
Contact:
Consuelo Hernandez, Director of Governmental Affairs, (916) 808-7395, [email protected], Office of the City Manager 2026-00303 Legislative Advocacy Correspondence
Discussion Calendar
4. 2025-01980 2026 Planning and Zoning Work Program (M25-023) Location:
Citywide
Recommendation:
Pass a Motion recommending approval and forwarding the 2026 Planning and Zoning Work program to City Council.
Contact:
Greg Sandlund, Planning Director, (916) 808-8931, [email protected], Department of Community Development 2025-01980 2026 Planning and Zoning Work Program (M25-023)
5. 2026-00154 Review and Approval of City’s State and Federal Legislative Platform Location:
Citywide
Recommendation:
Pass a Motion: 1) approving the City's State and Federal Legislative Platform; and 2) forwarding the platform to City Council for approval. 2026-00154 Review and Approval of City’s State and Federal Legislative Platform
6. 2025-02006 Amending Sacramento City Code Section 9.44.370 Relating to Number of Swine, Dogs, and Cats per Dwelling Unit Location:
Citywide
Recommendation:
1) Review an ordinance amending Section 9.44.370 of the Sacramento City Code relating to the number of swine, dogs and cats permitted per dwelling unit; and 2) pass a Motion forwarding the ordinance to City Council for approval.
Contact:
Phillip Zimmerman, Animal Care Services Manager, (916) 808-8333, [email protected]; Ryan Hinderman, Communications and Customer Services Manager, (916) 808 7911, [email protected]; Community Development Department 2025-02006 Amending Sacramento City Code Section 9.44.370 Relating to Number of Swine, Dogs, and Cats per Dwelling Unit
7. 2025-01976 Councilmember Proposal Request for Committee Consideration - Establishing Limitations on the Number of Homeless Shelter Beds and Social Service Providers Within the River District Location:
Citywide
Recommendation:
Review and provide direction on the attached councilmember proposal regarding establishing limitations on the number of homeless shelter beds and social service providers within the River District and take one of the following actions: 1) Pass a Motion directing the appropriate council appointive officer to commence work on the proposal and bring it back to the committee for review and consideration; 2) Pass a Motion directing the appropriate council appointive officer to commence work on the proposal with committee members and forwarding the item to the city council for consideration without further review by the committee; 3) Pass a Motion sending the matter back to the sponsoring councilmember for additional information; 4) Pass a Motion deferring the request and directing the appropriate council appointive officer to bring the proposal back to the committee at a later date; or 5) Pass a Motion denying the proposal request.
Contact:
Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum, (916) 808-7004, [email protected], Office of Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum, District 4 2025-01976 Councilmember Proposal Request for Committee Consideration - Establishing Limitations on the Number of Homeless Shelter Beds and Social Service Providers Within the River District
8. 2025-01977 Councilmember Proposal Request for Committee Consideration - Robla Community Plan Location:
Citywide
Recommendation:
Review and provide direction on the attached councilmember proposal regarding development of a Robla Community Plan and take one of the following actions: 1) Pass a Motion directing the appropriate council appointive officer to commence work on the proposal and bring it back to the committee for review and consideration; 2) Pass a Motion directing the appropriate council appointive officer to commence work on the proposal with committee members and forwarding the item to the city council for consideration without further review by the committee; 3) Pass a Motion sending the matter back to the sponsoring councilmember for additional information; 4) Pass a Motion deferring the request and directing the appropriate council appointive officer to bring the proposal back to the committee at a later date; or 5) Pass a Motion denying the proposal request.
Contact:
Councilmember Roger Dickinson, Bryan DeBlonk, Chief of Staff, (916) 808 7002, [email protected], Office of Councilmember Roger Dickinson, District 2; Councilmember Lisa Kaplan, Misty Alafranji, Chief of Staff, (916) 808-7001, [email protected], Office of Councilmember Lisa Kaplan, District 1 2025-01977 Councilmember Proposal Request for Committee Consideration - Robla Community Plan
9. 2026-00342 Selection of Vice Chair for Calendar Year 2026 Location:
Citywide
Recommendation:
Pass a Motion selecting a Law and Legislation Committee Vice Chair for calendar year 2026.
Contact:
Haley Arata, Administrative Analyst, (916) 808-5204, [email protected]; Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk, (916) 808 5442, [email protected]; Office of the City Clerk 2026-00342 Selection of Vice Chair for Calendar Year 2026 Committee Comments-Ideas, Questions and Meeting Reports Public Comments-Matters Not on the Agenda
Adjournment to Closed Session