Board Chambers Meetings

SacSewer - 5/13/2026

On May 13, 2026, the Sacramento Area Sewer District and the Northern California Sanitation Agency’s Financing Authority held a meeting to address regional utility business. The primary focus of the proceedings was Item One, which involved a proposal to issue 2026 refunding bonds to refinance existing debt from 2010 and 2015. Presenters explained that this financial move would eliminate risks associated with federal subsidies and generate approximately $7 million in savings without extending the debt timeline. While the board successfully established a quorum to approve this specific bond measure, they were unable to maintain enough members to conduct the rest of the meeting. Consequently, the chairperson issued an apology and adjourned the session early due to the lack of a legal quorum for the remaining agenda items. Future meetings will include a discussion on improving attendance protocols to ensure business can be completed as scheduled.

Board of Supervisors - 5/12/2026

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 12, 2026, featured several significant community recognitions, including $365,000 donation to animal services from the estate of Robert W. Steger and proclamations for Affordable Housing Month and the Iu Mien American 50th anniversary.
Administrative actions included approving a $7.5 million budget for an airport parking guidance system and adopting zoning code amendments to comply with state housing laws, which Supervisor Hume opposed due to concerns over state overreach in local land-use authority.
Additionally, the Board approved a retroactive MOU for the Homeland Security Task Force, which passed with two dissenting votes following a discussion regarding the role of federal immigration agencies and the county’s commitment to California's sanctuary laws. A primary focus of the meeting was an update on the "Best Place to Build" initiative, where staff reported that over 90% of planned process improvements have been completed to streamline development through new digital tools like the Land Use Library and a cloud-based management system. Regarding public safety, the Public Safety and Justice Agency reported that 55% of the Mays Consent Decree provisions are in substantial compliance and highlighted the ROAR program, which has successfully enrolled nearly 500 justice-involved individuals into reentry support services. The session concluded with Chair Rodriguez requesting a formal review to potentially consolidate county boards and commissions to increase organizational efficiency.

County and City Propose Unified Homeless Governance — COC Debates Future

The COC board convenes with staff updates, a point-in-time count announcement, and a consent calendar item pulled for discussion about data sharing. City and county leaders present a framework to merge COC functions with local jurisdictions under a single governing body and ask the board to join a planning task force.Board members, service providers, and people with lived experience voice concerns about shifting decision-making power to a majority of elected officials, HUD compliance, community representation, and funding commitments. After public comment and debate the board votes to participate in the planning process with follow-up on task force representation and next steps.

Sacramento Planning Commission - 5/11/26

The Sacramento County Planning Commission meeting covered multiple items: reinstating an automobile repair use at 7128 Kingsley Street, review and recommendations on the FY26-27 Capital Improvement Program, the Vineyard South Mine Expansion (adding 86 acres and extending mining), a continuance request for Gutierrez Properties rezone and parcel map, and a contested Gutierrez Tentative Parcel Map involving private road access, a road maintenance agreement, and neighborhood preservation concerns. Commissioners discussed environmental analyses, conditions for approvals, and scheduling; the Gutierrez appeal was continued to July 13 for further review.

Board of Supervisor District 1 Election Forum - 4/27/26

Moderated by the League of Women Voters, four candidates for Sacramento County Supervisor—Flo Cofer, Eric Guerra, Deborah Ortiz, and Tim Riley—give opening statements, answer community-submitted questions, and deliver closing remarks.
The forum covers major local issues including housing and greenfield development, homelessness, public health, climate and environmental plans, levee and tree removal on the American River Parkway, transit and infrastructure, immigration enforcement, and public safety measures like illegal fireworks enforcement.
Each candidate explains their priorities and proposed solutions in one-minute responses, offering voters a concise comparison of experience, approaches, and values to inform their ballot choices.

Board of Supervisors - 4/28/26: New Leaders, Pet Spotlight, and Policy Updates

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting (April 28, 2026) covered procedural actions and community recognitions, including an adoptable pet spotlight, awards for county crews, and a memorial for a longtime victim advocate.Key actions and announcements included rescheduling a major planning item, approval of consent items, the appointment of a new county public health officer and interim inspector general, a presentation on enhancements to the 3-1-1 service, and a workshop on transportation and transit impact fees. Public comments addressed local development, a sound wall contract, and youth transit funding.

Planning Commission - 4/13/26: County Zoning Overhaul With 131 Amendments Unveiled

The Planning Commission convenes to review the 2023 countywide zoning update, an informational workshop covering a package of 131 proposed amendments to the zoning code.Presenters explain changes across commercial, institutional and residential rules — including animal services, vehicle and drive‑through standards, temporary uses (food trucks and storage pods), death‑care and battery energy storage systems — and outline community outreach, CPAC feedback, and next steps toward public hearings and Board consideration.

Library 4/23/26: 80,000 Hours Strong, Sacramento Library Honors Its Volunteers

The Sacramento Public Library Authority meeting celebrated volunteers and staff with presentations from the Friends of the Library, a Big Day of Giving kickoff, and proclamations for National Volunteer Week and National Library Workers Day.Highlights included volunteer stories and job coaching successes, updates on outreach programs and construction projects, discussion of library services and policy topics, and recognition of the library’s vital community role.