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CITY COUNCIL
Kevin McCarty, Mayor
Lisa Kaplan, District 1
Roger Dickinson, District 2
Karina Talamantes, Vice Mayor, District 3
Phil Pluckebaum, District 4
Caity Maple, District 5
Eric Guerra, Mayor Pro Tem, District 6
Rick Jennings, II, District 7
Mai Vang, District 8
CHARTER OFFICERS
Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk
Gustavo Limón Martinez, Interim City Attorney
Farishta Ahrary, City Auditor
Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager
John Colville, City Treasurer
DRAFT Minutes
City Council
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
Public Financing Authority
Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency
City Hall Complex
915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Published by the Office of the City Clerk
(916) 808-7200
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
2:00 p.m.
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City of Sacramento
City Council - 2PM
City Hall Complex, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Regular Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
2:00 p.m.
All items listed are heard and acted upon by the City Council unless otherwise noted.
Open Session
Regular session called to order by Mayor Kevin McCarty at 2:12 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.
Members Present: Roger Dickinson, Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan (at 2:13 p.m.), Caity Maple, Phil Pluckebaum (at 3:51 p.m.), Karina Talamantes, and Mai Vang.
Member Absent: Mayor Kevin McCarty.
Land Acknowledgement – Led by Councilmember Vang.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Councilmember Jennings.
Closed Session Report – Vice Mayor Talamantes reported that in closed session council unanimously voted to appoint Gustavo Martinez as the City Attorney.
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Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Maple / Member Kaplan.
Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, and Mai Vang.
Absent: Member Phil Pluckebaum and Mayor Kevin McCarty.
Members of the public provided public comments.
A motion passed to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated at each item.
1. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
File ID: 2026-00349
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2026-0015 approving City Council Meeting Minutes dated December 2, 2025 (City Council 5PM) and December 9, 2025 (City Council 5PM).
Contact: Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk, (916) 808-5441, [email protected], Office of the City Clerk
2. [Contract] Utility Cost Recovery Audit Services
File ID: 2025-01113
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2026-0016 authorizing the City Auditor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with American Utility Auditors, LLC for an amount not-to-exceed $500,000 to provide Utility Cost Recovery Audit Services.
Contact: Farishta Ahrary, City Auditor, (916) 808-7266, [email protected], Office of the City Auditor
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3. Establish Special Revenue Fund 2040 (SB 720 Red Light Camera Fund) File ID: 2026-00321
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0013 establishing the SB 720 Red Light Camera Fund (Fund 2040) as a new Special Revenue Fund account for the revenue generated through the SB 720 Red Light Camera program and associated expenses.
Contact: Jennifer Donlon Wyant, Mobility and Sustainability Division Manager, (916) 808-5913, [email protected]; Brian Gonzales, Administrative Analyst, (916) 808-2996, [email protected]; Public Works Department
4. [Pass for Publication] An Ordinance Deleting Section 9.12.010 of the Sacramento City Code Relating to a Prohibition on the Distribution of Certain Comic Books to Minors
File ID: 2026-00392
Location: Citywide
Action: 1) Reviewed an Ordinance deleting Sacramento City Code section 9.12.010, relating to a prohibition on the distribution of certain comic books to minors; and 2) passed for publication the Ordinance title per Sacramento Charter section 32(c) for consideration on February 3, 2026.
Contact: David Gull, Chief of Staff, (916) 808-7004, [email protected], Office of Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum, District 4; Evan Cragin, Operations Director, (916) 808-7005, [email protected], Office of Councilmember Caity Maple, District 5; Ryan Meyerhoff, Senior Deputy City Attorney, (916) 808-5346, [email protected], Office of the City Attorney
5. City Auditor's Activity Report for the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026 File ID: 2026-00370
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2026-0017 approving the City Auditor’s Activity Report for the 1st Quarter of FY2025/26.
Contact: Farishta Ahrary, City Auditor, (916) 808-7266, [email protected], Office of the City Auditor
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6. Department of Utilities (DOU) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Adjustments to DOU’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Multi-Year Operating Project (MYOP), and Operating Budgets
File ID: 2026-00360
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0014 authorizing the City Manager or designee to: 1) make allocation adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Multi-Year Operating Projects (MYOP), Operating Revenue and Expense Budgets in the Water Fund (Fund 6005), Wastewater Fund (Fund 6006), Storm Drainage Property Fee Fund (Fund 6021), and Water Grant Fund (Fund 6205); 2) request approval to receive and recognize the second 3M settlement award received in the amount of $2,617,544; 3) request approval to receive and recognize the DuPont settlement award received in the amount of $836,291; 4) adjust the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Revenue Budget in DOU’s Fiscal Operations Program (14001611, Account 395990, Fund 6005) in the amount of $1,984,872; 5) establish the appropriate transfer to the Storm Drainage Fund (Fund 6011) from the Storm Drainage Property Fee Fund (Fund 6021) to reimburse for eligible Fund 6021 expenses paid for in the amount of $609,445; 6) establish the appropriate transfer to the Storm Drainage Fund (Fund 6011) from the Storm Drainage Property Fee Fund (Fund 6021) to reimburse the foregone Pool A interest incurred by the Storm Drainage Fund (Fund 6011) during litigation of the 6021 Fund, in the amount of $180,295; 7) authorize an expenditure budget transfer from DOU’s Fiscal Operations Program (14001611, Fund 6005) to the Well Rehabilitation Program (Z14110100, Fund 6005) in an amount of $836,291; and 8) reset the City Manager’s administrative authority for identified projects.
Contact: Dalia Fadl, Director, (916) 808-3765, [email protected]; Chuong (Ryan) Pham, Business Services Manager, (916) 808-8995, [email protected]; Kelly Sherfey, Supervising Financial Analyst, (916) 808-1481, [email protected]; Department of Utilities
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7. City Signatory Authority for City Property: Northgate Boulevard Property and Business Improvement District No. 2026-02
File ID: 2025-01864
Location: District 3
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0015 authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign a petition supporting formation of the Northgate Property and Business Improvement District No. 2026-02 (District), and if formation proceedings are initiated, vote for the eight City properties listed on the accompanying Resolution to be included in the District.
Contact: Susanne Tam, Development Project Manager, (916) 808-7535, [email protected]; Eric Frederick, Special Districts Manager, (916) 808-5129, [email protected]; Department of Finance
8. City Signatory Authority for City Property: Midtown Property and Business Improvement District No. 2026-01
File ID: 2026-00338
Location: District 4
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0016 authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign a petition to vote for the 13 City properties listed on the accompanying Resolution to be included in the renewal of the Midtown Property and Business Improvement District No. 2026-01.
Contact: Susanne Tam, Development Project Manager, (916) 808-7535, [email protected]; Eric Frederick, Special Districts Manager, (916) 808-5129, [email protected]; Department of Finance
9. 2026 Planning and Zoning Work Program (M25-023)
File ID: 2026-00341
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0017 approving the 2026 Planning and Zoning Work Program.
Contact: Greg Sandlund, Planning Director, (916) 808-8931, [email protected], Community Development Department
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10. [Supplemental Contract] Trash Full Capture System Design File ID: 2026-00159
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2026-0018 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Supplemental Contract No. 5 to City Contract No. 2022-1556 with Wood Rodgers, Inc. to continue the trash full capture system design services and provide additional services for an amount not-to-exceed $372,855, bringing the agreement’s total not-to-exceed amount to $998,684.
Contact: Bryan Mahoney, Project Manager, (916) 808-1914, [email protected]; Sherill Huun, Engineering & Water Resources Division Manager, (916) 808-1455, [email protected]; Dalia Fadl, Director, (916) 808-3765, [email protected]; Department of Utilities
11. Mitigation Fee Act Annual Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025 [Published 01/09/2026]
File ID: 2026-00010
Location: Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Action: Received and filed the Mitigation Fee Act Annual Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025.
Contact: Mary Jean Rodriguez, Senior Development Project Manager, (916) 808-1980, [email protected]; Eric Frederick, Special Districts Manager, (916) 808-5129, [email protected]; Department of Finance
12. Fiscal Year 2025/26 Community Facilities Districts Tax Administration Report File ID: 2026-00011
Location: Citywide
Action: Received and filed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Community Facilities Districts Tax Administration Report.
Contact: Brent Mueller, Senior Development Project Manager, (916) 808-5715, [email protected]; Eric Frederick, Special Districts Manager, (916) 808-5129, [email protected]; Department of Finance
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13. [City Council/Housing Authority] Amendments to the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the City of Sacramento and County of Sacramento pursuant to California Government Code § 6500, et seq.; Appointment of an Interim Executive Officer of SHRA; and Authorization for SHRA to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Sacramento related to agreements with CVR Associates, Inc. and payment of costs associated with those agreements
File ID: 2026-00369
Location: Citywide
Action: Item continued to a future meeting.
Contact: Michael Jasso, Assistant City Manager, (916) 808-1380, [email protected], City Manager's Office; James Shields, Acting Executive Director, (916) 440-1308, [email protected], Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
14. An Update to the City of Sacramento’s Legislative and Programmatic Support for Immigrants and Refugees (Immigration Platform)
File ID: 2025-02007
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Vang / Member Guerra.
Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Phil Pluckebaum, Karina Talamantes, and Mai Vang.
Absent: Mayor Kevin McCarty.
Members of the public provided public comments.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0018 approving an Immigration Platform that establishes the policy and legislative agenda for the City on immigration matters.
Contact: Philip Norton, Chief of Staff, (916) 808-7006, [email protected], Office of Mayor Pro Tem Eric Guerra; Monika Lee, Chief of Staff, (916) 808-7235, [email protected], Office of Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes; Susan Khang, Director of Policy and Constituent Affairs, (916) 808-7337, [email protected], Office of Councilmember Mai Vang
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15. 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 [Passed for Publication 01/13/2026; Published 01/16/2026] File ID: 2026-00441
Location: Citywide
Action: Item continued to the February 10, 2026 council meeting.
Contact: Erin Treadwell, Integrated Waste Compliance Manager, (916) 808-4934, [email protected]; John Febbo, Integrated Waste General Manager, (916) 808-4949, [email protected]; Department of Public Works
Public Hearings
16. [City Council/Housing Authority] Clover Apartments Project: Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing, and Approval of Tax-Exempt Bonds [Published 01/13/2026]
File ID: 2025-01817
Location: 7543 Wainscott Way Sacramento, CA 95822, District 8 Action: Item withdrawn.
Contact: Christine Weichert, Director, Development Finance, (916) 440-1353, [email protected], Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
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17. [City Council/Housing Authority] I Street Apartments Project: Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing, Approval of Tax Exempt Bonds and Loan Commitment in the Amount of $2 Million [Published 01/13/2026] File ID: 2026-00135
Location: 1511-1517 I Street, District 4
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Dickinson.
Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, and Mai Vang.
Absent: Member Phil Pluckebaum and Mayor Kevin McCarty.
Conducted a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopted 1) City Council Resolution No. 2026-0019 authorizing the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (Agency) to a) amend its budget and allocate $2 million in Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds for the acquisition, construction and permanent financing of I Street Apartments (Project), b) approve a Conditional Loan Commitment of $2 million in PLHA funds to Community HousingWorks (Developer), or related entity, c) execute related documents, and d) make related findings; 2) City Council Resolution No. 2026-0020 indicating the City Council has conducted a TEFRA public hearing related to the proposed construction and financing of the Project; and 3) Housing Authority Resolution No. 2026-0001 a) indicating the intention of the Housing Authority of the City of Sacramento to issue up to $26.5 million in tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds to provide acquisition, construction, and permanent financing for the Project, and b) authorizing an application to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee for allocation authority to issue bonds.
Contact: Christine Weichert, Director of Development Finance, (916) 440-1353, [email protected], Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
Council Comments-Ideas, Questions, AB1234 Reports
1. Information Requests
a. Member Maple
1. Asked for an update from the City Manager update on process related to public comments made by Mr. Hill regarding a core cannabis storefront dispensary.
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2. AB1234 Reports
None.
City Manager's Report
None.
Public Comments-Matters Not on the Agenda
Members of the public provided public comments.
Adjourned – in memory of Sergio Barrios Roman at 7:11 p.m.