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Sacramento City Council
March 24, 2026

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March 24, 2026
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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, 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, March 24, 2026

2:00 p.m.

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City of Sacramento
City Council

City Hall Complex, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Regular Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Tuesday, March 24, 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 2:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.

Members Present: Roger Dickinson, Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Phil Pluckebaum, Karina Talamantes, Mai Vang, and Mayor Kevin McCarty.

Land Acknowledgement – Led by Councilmember Maple.

Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Councilmember Maple.

Closed Session Report – None.

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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 Kaplan / Member Dickinson.

Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Phil Pluckebaum, Karina Talamantes, Mai Vang, 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. February 2026 Monthly Investment Transactions Report File ID: 2026-00403
Location: Citywide
Action: Received and filed.

Contact: Stacy Hussey, Chief Investment Officer, (916) 808-7746, [email protected], Office of the City Treasurer

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2. Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Transportation Development Act (TDA) - Submission of Claim to the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) File ID: 2026-00597
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0073: 1) approving the Transportation Development Act (TDA) claim for reimbursement in the amount of $606,195 for various bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26; 2) authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute and submit the TDA claim in the amount of $606,195 for FY2025/26 to the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) for approval and reimbursement to the Transportation Development Act Fund (Fund 2013); 3) authorizing the City Manager or designee to adjust the FY2025/26 Department of Public Works revenue budget (TDA Fund, Fund 2013) by the reimbursement amount upon receipt of the TDA reimbursement; 4) authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the FY2025/26 Department of Public Works revenue budget (TDA Fund, Fund 2013) in the event that the TDA claim amount for FY2025/26 actually received is more or less than the $606,195 estimate; and 5) authorize the City Manager or designee to increase the expenditure budget in the Pedestrian and Bike Trail Repair and Maintenance Program (K15222100) by $2,821 (TDA Fund, Fund 2013) upon receipt of the TDA reimbursement.

Contact: Dan Motta, Senior Accountant Auditor, (916) 808-5587, [email protected]; Nicole Henderson, Supervising Financial Analyst, (916) 808-8242, [email protected]; Ofelia Avalos, Engineering Services Manager, (916) 808-5054, [email protected]; Department of Public Works

3. City Auditor’s Whistleblower Hotline Activity Report for the Period July 2025 through December 2025
File ID: 2026-00712
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2026-0059 approving the City Auditor’s Whistleblower Hotline Activity Report for the period July 2025 through December 2025.

Contact: Farishta Ahrary, City Auditor, (916) 808-7266, [email protected], Office of the City Auditor

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4. City of Sacramento Disabilities Advisory Commission 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Workplan
File ID: 2026-00687
Location: Citywide
Action: Received and filed.

Contact: Jesse Gothan, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-6897, [email protected], Department of Engineering Services/Public Works

5. City of Sacramento Preservation Commission 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Workplan (M25-019)
File ID: 2026-00692
Location: Citywide
Action: Received and filed.

Contact: Sean de Courcy, Preservation Director, (916) 808-2796, [email protected], Community Development Department

6. City of Sacramento Youth Commission 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Workplan File ID: 2026-00693
Location: Citywide
Action: Received and filed.

Contact: Sjon Swanson, Recreation Manager, (916) 808-6049, [email protected], Department of Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment

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7. Resolution Enacting Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Standards for Historic Properties (M24-002)
File ID: 2026-00516
Location: Citywide

Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Dickinson / Member Guerra.

Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Karina Talamantes, Mai Vang, and Mayor Kevin McCarty.

No: Members Caity Maple and Phil Pluckebaum.

Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0074: 1) determining that the adoption of the Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Standards for Historic Properties is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15308; and 2) adopting the Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Standards for Historic Properties.

Contact: Sean de Courcy, Preservation Director, (916) 808-2796, [email protected], Community Development Department

8. Establish Capital Improvement Project and Budgetary Adjustments: Hollow Sidewalk Repair Project (T15265400)
File ID: 2026-00600
Location: District 4
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0075: 1) establishing the Hollow Sidewalk Repair Project (T15265400) as a new Capital Improvement Project; and 2) authorizing the City Manager or designee to increase the expenditure budget of the Hollow Sidewalk Repair Project (T15265400) by transferring $1,200,000 (Gas Tax, Fund 2002) from the available fund balance.

Contact: Kelli Lacy, Assistant Civil Engineer, (916) 808-8157, [email protected]; Judith Matsui-Drury, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-7610, [email protected]; Ofelia Avalos, Engineering Manager, (916) 808-5054, [email protected]; Department of Public Works

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9. [Contract Amendment] Purchase of Innomotics Perfect Harmony Drives, Equipment, Part, Services, and Technical Support for Treatment Plant and Sump Maintenance [Published for 10-Day Review 03/13/2026]
File ID: 2026-00566
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2026-0060 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Contract Amendment No. 01 to City Contract PRC003290 with Innomotics LLC for the purchase of Innomotics Perfect Harmony Drives, Equipment, Parts, Services, and Technical Support increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $4,760,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $5,000,000 over a five-year term.

Contact: Deanne Neighbours, Logistics Manager, (916) 808-3536, [email protected]; Charley Cunningham, Operations and Maintenance Manager, (916) 808-5518, [email protected]; Dalia Fadl, Director, (916) 808-3765, [email protected]; Department of Utilities

10. [Grant] Application for the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Cohort 4 Public Health and Safety Grant Program
File ID: 2026-00734
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0076 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute any and all necessary documentation, including an application and any subsequent standard form agreement, subject to the City Attorney’s approval as to form, for the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program Cohort 4 in the amount of $6 million.

Contact: Al Romero-Gibu, Cannabis Manager, (916) 808-4772, [email protected]; Lindsay Brown, Administrative Officer, (916) 808-5931, [email protected]; Office of Cannabis Management

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11. Direct Filing of Annual Reports for City of Sacramento Assessment Districts - Initiate Proceedings
File ID: 2026-00541
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0077 directing the Supervising Engineer of the Department of Public Works or designee to prepare and file annual reports for Fiscal Year 2026/27 with the City Clerk for the following assessment districts in accordance with the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and City Code Chapter

3.124: Citywide Landscaping and Lighting District, Village Garden Landscape Maintenance District, Power Inn Road Maintenance District, Neighborhood Landscaping District, Neighborhood Lighting District, Willowcreek Maintenance Assessment District, Northside Subdivision Maintenance District, Laguna Creek Maintenance District, and Neighborhood Water Quality District.

Contact: Sini Makasini, Senior Development Project Manager, (916) 808-7967, [email protected]; Eric Frederick, Special Districts Manager, (916) 808-5129, [email protected]; Department of Finance

12. [Contract] Meadowview Navigation Center Restroom/Laundry Remodel and Budgetary Adjustments for Meadowview Navigation Center Restroom Rebuild (C15002300)
File ID: 2026-00735
Location: 2700 Meadowview Road, District 8
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0078: 1) awarding a construction contract to TDP Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $278,800 for the Meadowview Navigation Center Restroom/Laundry Remodel Project; 2) authorizing the City Manager or designee to transfer $291,032 (Measure U Fund, Fund 2401) from the Homeless Housing Initiative Multi Year Operating Project (I23001000) to the Meadowview Navigation Center Restroom Rebuild Project (C15002300); and 3) authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the contract specified above.

Contact: Norm Colby, Facilities & Real Property Superintendent, (916) 808-8335, [email protected]; James Christensen, Facilities Manager, (916) 808-5863, [email protected]; Department of Public Works

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13. Successor Labor Agreements/Memoranda of Understanding; and the Citywide Salary Schedule [Two-Thirds Vote Required]
File ID: 2026-00755
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0079 by two-thirds vote: 1) waiving the requirement for 10-day posting of labor agreements; 2) approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Sacramento (City) and Stationary Engineers, Local 39 Miscellaneous (L39A); 3) approving the MOU between the City and Stationary Engineers, Local 39 Plant Operators (L39B); 4) approving the MOU between the City and the Stationary Engineers, Local 39 General Supervisory (L39C); 5) approving the revised citywide salary schedule; 6) authorizing the City Manager to conduct the necessary budget adjustments and transfers from fund balances to adequately fund the MOUs; and 7) authorizing the City Manager or designee to make minor changes or adjustments to the exhibits in order to correct omissions and errors in the MOU and salary schedule.

Contact: Aaron Donato, Labor Relations Manager, (916) 808-5816, [email protected], Department of Human Resources

Discussion Calendar

14. District 2 Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District (EIFD) Discussion File ID: 2026-00666
Location: District 2
Members of the public provided public comments.

Action: Reviewed, commented, and provided direction to proceed with a District 2 Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District (EIFD) fiscal impact analysis.

Contact: Amanda Wallace, Development Project Manager, (916) 808-5453, [email protected]; Leslie Fritzsche, Economic Investment Manager, (916) 808-5450, [email protected]; Office of Innovation and Economic Development

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15. City Auditor’s Work Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 File ID: 2026-00564
Location: Citywide

Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Dickinson / Member Maple.

Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Mai Vang, and Mayor Kevin McCarty.

Absent: Member Phil Pluckebaum.

Passed Motion No. 2026-0061 approving the City Auditor’s Work Plan for FY2026/27.

Contact: Farishta Ahrary, City Auditor, (916) 808-7266, [email protected], Office of the City Auditor

16. [Contract] Purchase 35 Tiny Homes to Expand Roseville Road North Campus [Two-Thirds Vote Required]
File ID: 2026-00625
Location: 3900 Roseville Road, District 2

Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Dickinson / Member Guerra.

Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Mai Vang, and Mayor Kevin McCarty.

No: Member Lisa Kaplan.

Absent: Member Phil Pluckebaum.

Members of the public provided public comments.

Passed Motion No. 2026-0062 by two-thirds vote per City Code section 3.56.230.E authorizing the City Manager or designee to: 1) suspend competitive bidding, in the best interests of the City, to expand the Roseville Road North Campus; and 2) execute a contract with Boss Homes for the purchase of 35 tiny homes for an amount not to exceed $435,158.

Contact: Brian Pedro, Director, (916) 808-7816, [email protected]; Jason Beckstrom, Support Services Manager, (916) 808-5709, [email protected]; Department of Community Response

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17. Early Budget Work Session - Budget Context and City Department Reports on Departmental Budgets, Reduction Strategies, and Potential Impacts (Office of Public Safety Accountability, City Attorney, City Auditor, City Clerk, and City Treasurer)
File ID: 2026-00662
Location: Citywide
Members of the public provided public comments.

Action: Received and filed.

Contact: Peter Coletto, Director, (916) 808-5416, [email protected], Department of Finance

Information Items

18. Notification of Parcel Map of 5221 9th Avenue (IR25-038/FPM 25-0025) File ID: 2026-00736
Location: District 6
Action: Received and filed.

Contact: David Veasey, Supervising Surveyor, (916) 808-6364, [email protected], Department of Public Works

Council Comments-Ideas, Questions, AB1234 Reports

1. Information Requests

None.

2. AB1234 Reports

None.

City Manager's Report

None.

Public Comments-Matters Not on the Agenda

Members of the public provided public comments.

Adjourned – 5:27 p.m.

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