Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
2:00 PM
Regular Meeting
City Hall Complex, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
City Council - 2PM
This is a joint meeting of the Sacramento City Council, the Sacramento City Financing Authority, the Sacramento Housing Authority, the Sacramento Public Financing Authority, and the Sacramento Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency.
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
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Open Session
Regular session called to order by Mayor Kevin McCarty at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.
Members Present: Roger Dickinson, Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Phil Pluckebaum (at 2:16 p.m., until 4:08 p.m.), Karina Talamantes, Mai Vang, and Mayor Kevin McCarty (at 3:18 p.m.).
Land Acknowledgement – Led by Councilmember Kaplan.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Councilmember Kaplan.
Closed Session Report – None.
Special Presentation/General Communications
A. Child Action 50th Anniversary - Presented by Vice Mayor Talamantes and Mayor Pro Tem Guerra
B. Capital Region Small Business Week - Presented by Mayor Kevin McCarty City Council - 2PM DRAFT Minutes May 5, 2026
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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 Talamantes / Member Kaplan.
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.
A motion passed to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated at each item.
1. [Contract] Cooperative Purchase Contract for Compressed Natural Gas and Renewable Natural Gas [Published for 10-Day Review 04/24/2026] File ID: 2026-00644
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2026-0096: 1) authorizing, through “piggybacking” City Code Section 3.56.240, the use of the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (“MTS”) contract with Clean Energy (MTS Doc. No. G2627.0-22) ) for the provision of gas service for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) fuel, in an amount not-to-exceed $6,000,000 with a full five year term and four additional one year options; and 2) authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the City of Sacramento form cooperative purchase/piggybacking agreement, all other documents necessary to effectuate this agreement, and, any renewal options specified above provided that sufficient funds are available in the budget adopted for the applicable fiscal year.
Contact: Stacey Chatman, Program Specialist, (916) 808-6711, [email protected]; Alison Kerstetter, Fleet Manager, (916) 808-1163, [email protected]; Department of Public Works
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2. [Contract] Purchase of Allen Bradley and Rockwell Hardware, Software, Parts, Technical Support, Warranty Administration, and Training [Two-Thirds Vote Required] [Published for 10-Day Review 04/24/2026]
File ID: 2026-00700
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2026-0097 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 interest of the City, for the purchase of Allen Bradley and Rockwell hardware, software, parts, technical support, warranty administration, and training; and 2) execute a Goods and Services Contract with Rexel USA, Inc. for the purchase of Allen Bradley and Rockwell hardware, software, parts, technical support, warranty administration, and training for a five-year term in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000,000.
Contact: Deanne Neighbours, Logistics Manager, (916) 808-3536, [email protected]; Charley Cunningham, Utilities Operation and Maintenance Manager, (916) 808-5518, [email protected]; Dalia Fadl, Director, (916) 808-3765, [email protected]; Department of Utilities
3. [Contract] United Way California Capital Region for the Sacramento Children’s Fund Guaranteed Basic Income for Transitional Age Foster Youth Program [Published for 10-Day Review 04/24/2026]
File ID: 2026-00896
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2026-0098: 1) authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a grant agreement with United Way California Capital Region (UWCCR) for an initial three-year agreement for the administration of the Sacramento Children’s Fund Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) for transitional age foster youth program for a contract amount of $4,800,000; and 2) authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute two additional one-year grant amendments to the original agreement contingent upon performance review and fund availability for a total five-year contract not-to-exceed $8,000,000.
Contact: Rene Kausin, Program Manager, (916) 808-6157,
[email protected], Department of Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment
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4. [Contract Supplement] Fleet Vehicle Purchases [Published for 10-Day Review 04/24/2026]
File ID: 2026-00864
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2026-0099 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Supplement No. 6 to Contract No. 2023-0564 with Elk Grove Ford for the purchase of fleet Ford light-duty vehicles, increasing the amount of the contract by $3,000,000 for a revised total contract not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000 and extending the contract term to May 15, 2028.
Contact: Stacey Chatman, Program Specialist, (916) 808-6711, [email protected]; Alison Kerstetter, Fleet Manager, (916) 808-1163, [email protected]; Department of Public Works
5. [Contract Supplement] Fleet Police Motorcycle Purchases [Published for 10-Day Review 04/24/2026]
File ID: 2026-00866
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2026-0100 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Supplement Contract No. 4 to Contract No. 2022-0438 with Long Beach BMW Motorcycles for the purchase of fleet Police motorcycles, increasing the amount of the contract by $515,000 for a revised total contract not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000 and extending the contract term to May 9, 2027.
Contact: Stacey Chatman, Program Specialist, (916) 808-6711, [email protected]; Alison Kerstetter, Fleet Manager, (916) 808-1163, [email protected]; Department of Public Works
6. [Contract Supplement] Towing and Roadside Services for Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (over 8,500 pounds) [Published for 10-Day Review 04/24/2026]
File ID: 2026-00868
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2026-0101 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Supplement No. 7 to Contract No. 2021-1379 with College Oak Road Solutions LLC dba College Oak Towing for towing and roadside services for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (over 8,500 pounds), increasing the contract amount by $400,000 for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.
Contact: Stacey Chatman, Program Specialist, (916) 808-6711, [email protected]; Alison Kerstetter, Fleet Manager, (916) 808-1163, [email protected]; Department of Public Works City Council - 2PM DRAFT Minutes May 5, 2026
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7. [Memorandum of Understanding] Fund Transfer from North Sacramento-Hagginwood Library Relocation (NSHLR) Project (C15000850) to Sacramento Public Library (SPL) and Change Order John F. Otto Inc., dba Otto Construction
File ID: 2026-00857
Location: 1124 Del Paso Boulevard, District 2
Action: 1) passed Motion No. 2026-0102: a) authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 2025-4573 with John F. Otto Inc. dba Otto Construction, for an amount not-to-exceed $207,754 for a new total amount not-to-exceed of $7,823,339; b) ratifying Change Orders 1 and 2 for this project issued under City Manager authority; and c) resetting the City Manager’s or designee’s authority to issue change orders for Contract No. 2025-4573; and 2) adopted Resolution No. 2026-0107: a) authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Sacramento and the Sacramento Public Library Authority (SPL) in an amount not-to-exceed $430,000 for the North Sacramento-Hagginwood Library Relocation Project (NSHLR); and b) transferring $430,000 (General Fund, Fund 1001) from North Sacramento-Hagginwood Library Relocation Project C15000850 to the SPL CIP.
Contact: Ezra Roati, Senior Architect, (916) 808-5877, [email protected]; David Avila, Supervising Architect, (916) 808-7501, [email protected]; James Christensen, Facilities Manager, (916) 808-5863,
[email protected]; Department of Public Works
8. 2026 State Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP): Joint Grant Application with Capitol Corridor JPA (CCJPA) (T15029000) File ID: 2026-00921
Location: 401 I Street, District 4
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0108: 1) authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit an application for the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) in collaboration with Capitol Corridor JPA (CCJPA) as lead agency applicant; 2) Upon award of the 2026 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program grant, the City Manager or designee is authorized to execute the grant agreement and any related grant documents necessary to accept the grant; and 3) upon award of the 2026 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program grant, the City Manager or designee is authorized to execute agreements and any related documents for reimbursement of environmental, engineering, and construction funds from TIRCP grant funds...
Contact: Gregory Taylor, AIA, LEED AP, Project Manager, (916) 808-5268, [email protected]; Ofelia Avalos, Engineering Services Manager, (916) 808-5054, [email protected]; Department of Public Works
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9. Fiscal Year 2025/26 County of Sacramento Contribution to the Office of Arts and Culture
File ID: 2026-00910
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0109 authorizing the City Manager or designee to: 1) accept $381,600 in total funding from the County of Sacramento to support the Office of Arts and Culture operations; 2) execute an agreement with the County of Sacramento to accept the County funding stated above; 3) increase the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 revenue budget in Citywide and Community Support Department by $381,600 in General Fund (Fund 1001) to reflect the County’s FY2025/26 funding for the Office of Arts and Culture; 4) increase the expenditure budget in the Cultural Arts Award Grant Program (I17000700) by $336,000 Measure U Fund (Fund 2401); and 5) increase the expenditure budget in the FY2025/26 Citywide and Community Support Department by $45,600 Measure U Fund (Fund 2401).
Contact: Mannylyn P. Timoteo, Administrative Analyst, (916) 808-3982, [email protected]; Jason Jong, Cultural and Creative Economy Manager, (916) 808-5105, [email protected]; Megan Van Voorhis, Director, (916) 808-5979, [email protected]; Department of Convention and Cultural Services
10. Resolution of Intention to Renew the Oak Park Property and Business Improvement District No. 2026-03
File ID: 2026-00869
Location: District 5
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0110 of Intention to renew the Oak Park Property and Business Improvement District No. 2026-03 (District) and set the time and place of a Public Hearing for 2:00 p.m. on June 23, 2026.
Contact: Susanne Tam, Development Project Manager, (916) 808-7535, [email protected]; Eric Frederick, Special Districts Manager, (916) 808-5129, [email protected]; Department of Finance
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11. Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 2022-0002 and Levying Special Taxes for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Following Fiscal Years within the Delta Shores Community Facilities District No. 2019-01 (Improvements) [Passed for Publication 04/28/2026; Published 05/01/2026]
File ID: 2026-00543
Location: District 8
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-0009 repealing Ordinance No. 2022-0002 and Levying Special Taxes for fiscal year 2026-2027 and following fiscal years within the Delta Shores Community Facilities District No. 2019-01 (Improvements) (CFD).
Contact: Jessica Steinhauer, Senior Development Project Manager, (916) 808-8243, [email protected]; Eric Frederick, Special Districts Manager, (916) 808-5129, [email protected]; Department of Finance
12. [Contract Amendment] Landscape Maintenance Services: Contract Extension and Inclusion of Additional City Parks
File ID: 2026-00344
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Maple / Member Kaplan.
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.
Passed Motion No. 2026-0103 to continue the item.
Contact: Shawn C. Aylesworth, Park Maintenance Manager, (916) 808-4070, [email protected], Department of Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment
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13. [Contract] Agreement with Natomas Unified School District (NUSD) to Accept Funding for Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) for Fiscal Year (FY)2026/27 and FY2027/28
File ID: 2026-00846
Location: District 1 and District 3
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0111: 1) authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement for After School Program with the Natomas Unified School District (NUSD) to accept Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) funding in coordination with the 4th “R” Program at four elementary schools in the Natomas Unified School District for an amount not-to-exceed $1,650,000 in FY2026/27and FY2027/28; and 2) increasing Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment’s revenue and expenditure budgets in the 4th R Fund (Fund 6012) to $1,650,000 in FY2026/27 and FY2027/28.
Contact: Joyce Wenger Johnson, Recreation Superintendent, (916) 808-3849, [email protected]; Katie Houser, Recreation Manager, (916) 808-6046, [email protected]; Department of Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment
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Public Hearings
14. Public Hearing on Renewal of Midtown Property and Business Improvement District No. 2026-01 [Noticed 03/19/2026; Published 04/24/2026] File ID: 2026-00906
Location: District 4
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Pluckebaum / Member Dickinson.
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.
Conducted a public hearing and upon conclusion, passed Motion No. 2026-0104 approving the proposed assessment and proposed activities and improvements for the Midtown Property and Business Improvement District (District) renewal, and directing the City Clerk to: a) tabulate the assessment ballots submitted and not withdrawn before the hearing is closed; and b) bring back this matter on May 12, 2026, with the tabulation results, for Council’s adoption of the District renewal.
Contact: Susanne Tam, Development Project Manager, (916) 808-7535, [email protected]; Eric Frederick, Special Districts Manager, (916) 808-5129, [email protected]; Department of Finance
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Discussion Calendar
15. Approval of a Resolution to Initiate the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Contract Amendment Process to include Retirement Cost Sharing for Appointed Officer Classic Members
File ID: 2026-00956
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Dickinson / Member Kaplan.
Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Phil Pluckebaum, Karina Talamantes, and Mai Vang.
Absent: Mayor Kevin McCarty.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0112 approving the initiation of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) contract amendment process to include retirement cost sharing under Government Code Section 20516 by Appointed Officer Classic members.
Contact: Samantha Hardy, Interim Director, (916) 808-7657, [email protected], Department of Human Resources
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16. Approval of Specified Salary Range Increases for Career Unrepresented Classifications in Units 20, 21, and 22, Adjustment to the Salary Schedule, Approval of the Personnel Resolution Covering Unrepresented Employees, and Approval of the Personnel Resolution for Appointed Officers File ID: 2026-00932
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Dickinson / Member Maple.
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.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0113: 1) revising the salary ranges for specified Career Unrepresented Classifications below Department Director in Units 20, 21, and 22; 2) approving the revised Citywide salary schedule; 3) approving the Personnel Resolution Covering Unrepresented Employees (Unrepresented Resolution); 4) approving the Personnel Resolution Covering Appointed Officers (Appointed Officers Resolution); 5) authorizing the City Manager or designee to conduct the necessary budget adjustments and transfers from fund balances to adequately fund the Resolutions; and 6) authorizing the City Manager or designee to make minor changes or adjustments to the exhibits in order to correct omissions and errors in the Resolutions and salary schedule.
Contact: Samantha Hardy, Interim Director, (916) 808-7657, [email protected], Department of Human Resources
17. Update on the Priorities Strategic Workplan and Performance Management Framework
File ID: 2026-00430
Location: Citywide
Members of the public provided public comments.
Action: Reviewed, commented, and provided direction.
Contact: Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager, (916) 808-5300, [email protected]; Amy Williams, Chief of Staff to the City Manager, (916) 808-5014, [email protected]; Ash Roughani, Special Projects Manager, (916) 808-7751, [email protected]; City Manager’s Office
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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 – 4:13 p.m.
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