City of Sacramento
Law and Legislation Committee Report
915 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814
www.cityofsacramento.org
File ID: 2025-00132 1/13/2026
Law and Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes
File ID: 2025-00132
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
Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-November 18, 2025, Law and Legislation Committee DRAFT Meeting Minutes 3-December 2, 2025, 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, and all amendments thereto proposed, 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.
Commission/Committee Action: None.
File ID: 2025-00132 1/13/2026
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
Caity Maple, Chair, District 5
Roger Dickinson, District 2
Phil Pluckebaum, Vice Chair, District 4
Rick Jennings, II, District 7
COMMITTEE STAFF
Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk
Steve Itagaki, Supervising Deputy City Attorney
Consuelo Hernandez, Director of Governmental Affairs
DRAFT Minutes
Law and Legislation
Committee
City Hall Complex
915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Published by the Office of the City Clerk
(916) 808-7200
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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 submitted for items on this agenda received prior to the close of the meeting will become part of the official meeting record but will not be read aloud during the meeting. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments electronically using the eComment feature available 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
Regular Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
11:00 AM
Open Session
Regular meeting called to order by Chair Maple at 11:03 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.
Members Present: Roger Dickinson, Rick Jennings, Phil Pluckebaum, and Chair Caity Maple.
Land Acknowledgement – Led by Councilmember Jennings.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Councilmember Jennings.
Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Dickinson / Member Jennings.
Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Rick Jennings, Phil Pluckebaum, and Chair Caity Maple.
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: 2025-00119
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed a Motion approving the Law and Legislation Committee meeting minutes dated September 16, 2025 and October 14, 2025.
Contact: Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk, (916) 808-5442, [email protected], Office of the City Clerk
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2. Law and Legislation Log
File ID: 2025-00527
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. An Ordinance Amending Section 2.13.055 of the Sacramento City Code Relating to Filings by Large Political Committees
File ID: 2025-01753
Location: Citywide
Action: Reviewed an Ordinance amending Sacramento City Code Chapter 2.13.055, relating to Filings by Large Political Committees; and 2) passed a Motion forwarding to the City Council.
Contact: Matthew Ruyak, Assistant City Attorney, (916) 808-5346, [email protected], Office of the City Attorney; Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk, (916) 808-5442, [email protected], Office of the City Clerk
Discussion Calendar
4. An Ordinance Deleting and Adding Section 15.148.965 of the Sacramento City Code, Relating to Agreements for Digital Billboards (M25-012) File ID: 2025-01066
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Pluckebaum / Member Dickinson.
Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Rick Jennings, Phil Pluckebaum, and Chair Caity Maple.
1) Reviewed an ordinance deleting and adding section 15.148.965 of the Sacramento City Code, relating to agreements for digital billboards; and 2) passed a Motion forwarding the ordinance to the City Council for consideration.
Contact: Matthew Sites, Senior Architect, AIA, LEED AP, (916) 808-7646, [email protected]; Bruce Monighan, Urban Design Manager, (916) 808-5260, [email protected]; Community Development Department
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5. An Ordinance Amending Section 15.08.070 of and Adding Chapter 17.868 to the Sacramento City Code, Relating to Ministerial Approval of Development Projects of 10 or Fewer Dwelling Units on Urban Lots (M25-008)
File ID: 2025-01146
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Maple / Member Pluckebaum.
Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Rick Jennings, Phil Pluckebaum, and Chair Caity Maple.
1) Reviewed an ordinance amending section 15.08.070 and adding Chapter 17.868 to the Sacramento City Code, related to ministerial approval of development projects of 10 or fewer dwelling units on urban lots and 2) passed a Motion forwarding the ordinance to City Council for consideration.
Contact: Jamie Mosler, Associate Planner, (916) 808-7875, [email protected]; Kevin Colin, Zoning Administrator, (916) 808-5260, [email protected]; Community Development Department
6. Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Chapters 8.68, 13.10 and 13.24 of the Sacramento City Code, Relating to Solid Waste Management and Solid Waste Disposal Regulations
File ID: 2025-01706
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Dickinson / Member Jennings.
Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Rick Jennings, Phil Pluckebaum, and Chair Caity Maple.
Members of the public provided public comments.
1) Reviewed an ordinance amending various sections of chapters 8.68, 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, Integrated Waste Compliance Manager, (916) 808-4934, [email protected]; John Febbo, Integrated Waste General Manager, (916) 808-3797, [email protected]; Department of Public Works
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7. Councilmember Proposal Request for Committee Consideration - Repeal the Ordinance Relating to Comic Books Which Forbids the Distribution of Comic Books to Anyone Under the Age of 18 Years Old and Designate the Third Week of September to be “Sacramento Comic Book Week”
File ID: 2025-01812
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Pluckebaum / Member Maple.
Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Rick Jennings, Phil Pluckebaum, and Chair Caity Maple.
Reviewed and provided direction on the attached councilmember proposal regarding repealing the ordinance relating to Comic Books which forbids the distribution of Comic Books to anyone under the age of 18 years old, and designate the third week of September to be “Sacramento Comic Book Week” and passed 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.
Contact: Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum, David Gull, Chief of Staff, (916) 808-7004, [email protected], Office of Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum, District 4; Councilmember Caity Maple, Evin Cragin, Operations Director, (916) 808-7005, [email protected], Office of Councilmember Caity Maple, District 5
Committee Comments-Ideas, Questions and Meeting Reports
None.
Public Comments-Matters Not on the Agenda
None.
Adjourned – 12:07 a.m.
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LAW AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Caity Maple, Chair, District 5
Roger Dickinson, District 2
Phil Pluckebaum, Vice Chair, District 4
Rick Jennings, II, District 7
COMMITTEE STAFF
Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk
Steve Itagaki, Supervising Deputy City Attorney
Consuelo Hernandez, Director of Governmental Affairs
DRAFT Minutes
Law and Legislation
Committee
City Hall Complex
915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Published by the Office of the City Clerk
(916) 808-7200
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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 submitted for items on this agenda received prior to the close of the meeting will become part of the official meeting record but will not be read aloud during the meeting. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments electronically using the eComment feature available 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
Regular Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
11:00 AM
Open Session
Regular meeting called to order by Chair Maple at 11:01 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.
Members Present: Roger Dickinson, Rick Jennings, Phil Pluckebaum (at 11:18 a.m.), and Chair Caity Maple.
Land Acknowledgement – Led by Chair Maple.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Chair Maple.
Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion.
Action Moved/Seconded: Member Dickinson / Member Jennings.
Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Rick Jennings, and Chair Caity Maple.
Abstain: Members Phil Pluckebaum.
A motion passed to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated at each item.
1. Law and Legislation Log
File ID: 2025-00528
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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Discussion Calendar
2. 2025 Title 17 Omnibus Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Various Provisions of Title 17 of the Sacramento City Code Relating to Planning and Development (M25-013)
File ID: 2025-01815
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Maple / Member Dickinson.
Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Rick Jennings, Phil Pluckebaum, and Chair Caity Maple.
1) Reviewed an ordinance amending various provisions of Title 17 of the Sacramento City Code, relating planning and development; and 2) passed a Motion forwarding the ordinance to City Council for consideration.
Contact: Kevin Colin, Zoning Administrator, (916) 808-5260, [email protected], Community Development Department
Committee Comments-Ideas, Questions and Meeting Reports
None.
Public Comments-Matters Not on the Agenda
None.
Adjourned – 11:26 a.m.