Board Chambers Meetings

Sacramento Area Sewer District board meeting held on October 14, 2026, which begins with routine administrative procedures such as roll call and the pledge of allegiance. Following these preliminaries, the board addresses miscellaneous district engineering updates, including a facility relocation, building maintenance, and scheduling adjustments for upcoming sessions. A major portion of the sessio...

Meeting of the Sacramento Transportation Authority in which the board establishes a quorum, recites the Pledge of Allegiance, and unanimously approves the consent calendar. The session primarily focuses on a comprehensive update regarding competitive grant nominations under Senate Bill 1, specifically authorizing applications for transit and corridor improvements, alongside an annual presentation...

The Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) proceedings on October 7, 2026, capturing official procedural actions and board discussions. The commission addresses core administrative matters, including establishing a quorum, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, and reviewing public comment guidelines. A significant portion of the session focuses on organizational transitions, such as app...

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors begins with routine administrative roll call and procedural announcements regarding public participation and conduct rules. The board then transitions to community updates and celebratory recognitions, which includes showcasing an adoptable shelter pet and presenting formal resolutions honoring Hispanic Heritage Month alongside representatives from local...

During this First 5 Sacramento Commission meeting, members established a quorum, welcomed new representatives, and handled routine administrative approvals such as the staff action summary and committee assignments. Executive leadership provided updates on various community initiatives, including early childhood development programs, equity grants, and a planned airport childcare project that will...

Sacramento County Planning Commission meeting focusing on significant housing and zoning code reforms aimed at addressing the region's housing affordability crisis. The session begins with standard meeting procedures, including a roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, and public comment guidelines. The commission then reviews two major policy proposals: the Tiny Homes Ordinance and the Housing and I...

A special session of the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, held on September 28, 2026. The meeting begins with routine procedures, including roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, before transitioning to public comment guidelines and broadcast information. The core debate centers around Item 5.5, a contentious advance contract approval that bypasses the s...

A public hearing of the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, where officials convened to discuss ongoing regional clean air initiatives. The primary focus of the session was a comprehensive Clean Cars for All program update presented by staff, detailing how financial grants assist lower-income residents in trading in older, high-polluting vehicles for zero-em...

Meeting held by the Sacramento Area Sewer District board, capturing the proceedings of their legislative session. The text illustrates the governance process by documenting routine administrative actions, such as establishing a quorum, leading the Pledge of Allegiance, and approving consent matters. Furthermore, the meeting highlights critical operational and financial discussions, including labor...

Sacramento Board of Supervisors meeting held on September 22, 2026, beginning with official roll calls and land acknowledgments. The session features an update from Animal Care services, highlighting the adoption of a dog named Thumbelina and seeking a home for a senior Great Dane named Harry. Furthermore, the Board discusses a $40,000 grant for an emergency animal shelter tent equipped with clima...

The September 17, 2026 meeting of the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) Board of Directors. The session covers administrative actions, including roll calls, a closed legal session, and the approval of consent items related to regional litigation and operations. A significant portion of the meeting focuses on an Executive Director's report providing status updates on major infrastructure...

At its September 15, 2026, meeting, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors postponed the 2026 Fireworks After Action Review for a future full board discussion and highlighted community animal welfare initiatives, including a free pet vaccination event. The Board passed ceremonial resolutions recognizing National Service Dog Month, honoring Joanne Brausch for raising $425,000 to rebuild Folsom'...

The Sacramento County Planning Commission met on Monday, September 14, 2026. Roll call was taken with Members Munoz, Rockenstein, Virga, and Chair Borja present, establishing a quorum. Item 1: Aspen Six Use Permit Amendment (PLNP 2025-00262) The main business item was a request for a use permit amendment for the 752-acre Aspen Six surface mining site, located on the north side of Jackson Road, app...

The Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) held its board meeting on September 10, 2026, with Chair Raithel presiding. Public Comment & Consent Calendar Public Comment: Joshua Arce, Executive Director of the California Alliance for Jobs, introduced his labor and business coalition representing construction unions and industry employers, expressing a commitment to partner on regional infrast...

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors met on September 8, 2026, for its public hearing and final adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026–27 Revised Recommended Budget. Fiscal Year 2026–27 Budget Overview Total Budget & Spending: The revised budget totals $9.2 billion in total appropriations ($230 million higher than the June approved budget), representing $7 billion in net spending across all fu...

LAFCo Independence Transition Plan (Item 8) The Commission voted 6-0 to approve a high-level transition plan to separate LAFCo from Sacramento County operations and establish it as an independent agency. Employment & Benefits Model: The approved model directs LAFCo to hire its own staff and establish independent classification, compensation, and labor policies. For retirement, the Commission r...

The Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission met on September 3, 2026. With a quorum established, the Commission navigated a productive agenda focused on administrative appointments, conflict of interest updates, the adoption of the final fiscal year budget, and strategic consulting services. Executive Appointment and Compensation New Executive Director: In closed session, the Commissio...

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Roll call was taken with Chair Rodriguez and Supervisors Kennedy and Desmond present; Vice-Chair Hume was absent, and Supervisor Serna arrived late, participating after the morning recess. Key Meeting Highlights Adoptable Pet & Shelter Support (Item 1): The meeting opened with the introduction of "Freddy," a shelter do...

The Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) Board of Directors met on August 20, 2026. The meeting covered public comments, construction updates on major flood protection projects, and the approval of the annual assessment roll. Public Comment Vicky Updike, a District 1 resident and volunteer with the Riverside Waterway Alliance, spoke during off-agenda public comments. She voiced concerns re...

The Planning Commission held a workshop on a major housing streamlining package and moved to align the county's ADU rules with state mandates. Housing and Infill Workshop: Staff presented proposed amendments to the zoning code aimed at meeting the state-mandated target of 2,700 housing units per year. Multifamily and Neighborhood Scale: The plan proposes allowing triplexes and fourplexes by right...

The meeting was attended by Chair Rodriguez and Supervisors Serna, Desmond, and Kennedy; Vice-Chair Hume was absent for the morning session and a portion of the afternoon. Key Policy Debates and Actions: Civil Service Commission Oversight: The most contentious item involved a proposed ordinance to move the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) administrative support staff under the Department of Person...

The meeting focused on long-term fiscal stability, community leadership, and specialized services for young children. Fiscal Management and Budget: Budget Approval: The Commission approved the FY 2026-27 Revised Recommended Budget and 10-Year Financial Plan. While no significant changes were made to the expenditure plan, staff noted that Prop 10 revenues came in $1 million lower than anticipated,...

This meeting was dominated by organizational transitions and intense public scrutiny regarding agency oversight and employee treatment. Move Toward Independence: The Commission voted 5-1 (with Commissioner Hume abstaining due to his county employment) to formally begin separating LAFCo from Sacramento County operations . This transition aims to provide the agency more control over its own staffing...

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting on July 28, 2026, focused on property and business improvement district updates, a major energy efficiency pilot project that faced scrutiny, and the county’s shifting approach to staffing and technology. Community and Administrative Presentations Adoptable Pet Update: The meeting opened with Roxy, a two-year-old medium-sized stray dog who had suc...

The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) Board of Directors meeting on July 23, 2026, focused on lead monitoring strategies near Sacramento Executive Airport, the development of a local carbon bank, and updates regarding the District's hybrid telework policy and headquarters building. Ambient Lead Concentrations and Monitoring Staff presented a follow-up plan to disting...