Board Chambers Meetings

SAFCA - 4/16/26: 80M Federal Allocation Sparks Progress

The April 16, 2026 SAFCA board meeting opened with a quorum, approved consent items, and reported no closed-session updates. Executive Director Jason Campbell highlighted a surprise $80 million federal allocation for the Natomas Basin project, ongoing DC advocacy, and focused federal and state funding coordination. He reviewed bond-refunding plans to support project cash flow, updates on the Folsom Dam raise and gate modifications, erosion concerns along the American and Sacramento Rivers, and the Corps’ new rapid-planning requirement advancing the Yolo Bypass study to 35% design. The board expects further briefings and plans to return on May 21st.

AQMD - 4/23/26: Proposed Balanced $49.6M Budget for 2026–27

This episode covers the April 23, 2026 Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District meeting, featuring the proposed FY 2026–27 budget and fee schedule, staffing and vacancy reports, and public feedback on the Community Emissions Reduction Plan. Key highlights: the proposed roll-up budget of $49.6M revenue and $56.1M expenditures (use of fund balance), a proposed 2.72% CPI fee increase, five vacant FTEs unfunded for 26–27, updates to the restricted incentives fund and a six-year forecast, and plan revisions addressing tree canopy, truck routing (AB 98), and local jurisdiction comments. The meeting included public hearings, motions to approve actions, and a closed session with no reportable actions.

Board of Supervisors - 4/7/26: Tackling Sacramento’s Homelessness and Health Crisis

Recognitions and Community Milestones The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors began the April 7, 2026, meeting by honoring Shannon Graham for 25 years of service with the Veterans Services Office. The Board presented several resolutions, including recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, where retired social worker Karen Parker received the Dr. Steve Wartz Champion of Prevention Award for her 36-year career in child welfare. Additionally, the Board celebrated the 50th anniversary of Child Action, an organization dedicated to childcare and family support, and proclaimed April as National Donate Life Month to encourage organ and tissue donation.
 
Housing and Homelessness Policy A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to housing infrastructure and the Semiannual Homeless Report. The Board approved financing for the Shiloh Arms Project to rehabilitate 106 affordable housing units and authorized an additional $4.8 million for the San Juan Apartments Phase 2, which will provide 70 new homes for seniors. During the homeless report, officials highlighted a 94% increase in substance use residential beds since 2019 and discussed the ongoing challenges of "throughput"—the difficulty of moving individuals from emergency shelters into permanent housing due to a lack of affordable units and vouchers. In a major governance move, the Board voted 3-1 to establish the Sacramento Homeless and Housing Board (SHHB), appointing Supervisors Hume and Rodriguez to the new body to increase elected oversight of homelessness strategy.
 
Infrastructure, Finance, and Legislative Impacts The Board reviewed the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan, which includes over $18 million for airport upgrades and a major refurbishing of the main jail elevator. They also approved a technology improvement plan that features a 25–45 million project to replace the county's aging Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. In water management, the Board approved the Water Forum 2050 Agreement to ensure long-term water reliability and protect the American River. Finally, the Board received a sobering briefing on the impacts of federal HR1 legislation, which is projected to create a structural budget deficit by shifting billions in costs for indigent care, Medicaid (Medi-Cal), and SNAP (CalFresh) from the federal government to the state and counties.
 
Board Appointments and Adjournments The meeting concluded with various board and commission appointments and a celebratory note regarding Folsom High School's first-place win in the California Academic Decathlon. The Board adjourned in memory of Howard Lawrence, a long-time community leader and advocate with Sacramento ACT.

STA 4/9/26: Sacramento Debates a Countywide VMT Mitigation Bank

This episode covers a Sacramento Transportation Authority meeting where staff and consultants presented options for a countywide Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) mitigation program, including VMT banks and exchanges, governance choices, costs, and coordination with SACOG and a new statewide bank.Board members and stakeholders also reviewed the Stockton Boulevard Safety and Transit Enhancement Project (Stockton STEP), exploring bus rapid transit alignments, complete-streets designs, safety improvements, and community outreach plans.Finally, a citizen-led Sacramento Safe Streets and Affordable Transit ballot initiative was introduced, proposing a half-cent city sales tax split between road repair and transit, with oversight, performance audits, and dedicated housing funds; supporters discussed polling, signature gathering, and potential impacts.The meeting concluded with discussion of next steps, coordination with SACOG, contract scope and costs, and requests for further analysis and community engagement.

Sacramento Sewers: Meeting Called, Then Canceled for Lack of Quorum

The Sacramento Area Sewer District meeting on April 8, 2026 was called to order, roll was taken, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Several members were present, but a quorum was not established. After a brief recess, the meeting was adjourned and canceled for both the Sewer District and the Northern California Sanitation Agency's Financing Authority. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 13, 2026.

Sacramento First 5 Commission Meeting: Strategic Funding Decisions and Community Voices

The Sacramento First 5 Commission meeting covers approval of minutes, committee updates, and reports on equity, advocacy, and community events. Major discussions focus on the proposed 2027–2030 implementation plan with a 20% funding reduction, public comments on breastfeeding and family services, and detailed program evaluations. Staff present budget recommendations, strategic priorities, and options to sustain maternal and child health, child care quality, and parent leadership within shrinking revenues.

Watt Avenue Safe Stay: 350-Bed Shelter and County Update 4/6/26

This episode covers the Watt Avenue Safe Stay Project in Sacramento County — a 350-person shelter complex meant to increase homeless shelter capacity and provide on-site behavioral health and wraparound services. County and city officials, operators, and community members discuss project design, operations, low-barrier service models, timelines, funding challenges, and community engagement.
Speakers explain causes for construction delays, plans for outreach and resident intake, safety and case-management protocols, and next steps for coordination, accountability, and openings. The episode emphasizes capacity, compassion, consequences, and coordination as the framework for the county's homelessness response.

LAFCO 4/1/26 -Florin Water

The Sacramento LAFCO meeting reviewed the Municipal Service Review and proposed Sphere of Influence for Florin County Water District, highlighting aging wells, undersized mains, compliance gaps, financial strain after a prior rate rollback, and PFAS/contaminant risks.Consultants recommended a coterminous sphere, infrastructure and governance improvements, and corrective actions for out-of-area services; the commission adopted the MSR/SOI, noted recent rate increases, and added annual monitoring requirements including CIP updates, insurance review, hydraulic/fireflow checks, and progress reports.