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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…
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…
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…
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…
The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) meeting on July 22, 2026, focused on the collection of millions in delinquent service charges, the formation of a new committee to address ongoing board attendance issues, and public praise for a new ordinance supporting affordable housing. Delinquent Sewer Service Charges The Board held a public hearing and unanimously approved (11-0) transferring…
The Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) meeting on July 16, 2026, was primarily informational, as the Board lacked a quorum and was unable to take any official actions. Despite this, the Board heard from a member of the public and received a report from the Executive Director. Public Comment: River City Waterway Alliance Lisa Sanchez, a volunteer with the River City Waterway Alliance,…
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting on July 14, 2026, was highlighted by a controversial budget reconsideration for public safety, a significant land-use decision in Rio Linda, and various community presentations and administrative approvals. Budget Reconsideration: Sheriff’s POP Team The most contentious item involved the reconsideration of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended…
The Sacramento County Planning Commission meeting held on July 13, 2026, focused primarily on a zoning appeal for 6548 Sutter Avenue, alongside discussions regarding a deck legalization at Kikub Court and improvements to the county's design review process. 6548 Sutter Avenue Zoning Appeal The central item was a continued hearing from May 11, 2026, regarding a parcel map request and an appeal by…
