City Council - 2PM - 2026-04-28
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Meeting Summary
Sacramento City Council held a TEFRA hearing for the Creek at 2645 Apartments project, a 368-unit acquisition/rehabilitation financed with up to $100 million in 501(c)(3) tax-exempt bonds issued through SHRA. Council also adopted a resolution prohibiting ICE use of city property, with direction to return by June 23 with a Sacramento Community Action Plan and exploration of a potential ordinance. Items 35 and 36 were deferred to a later date.
Key Decisions (4)
TEFRA Hearing for Creek at 2645 Apartments
Council conducted the required Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act hearing and adopted a resolution acknowledging completion of the TEFRA hearing for Art House Partners' acquisition and rehabilitation of the 368-unit Creek at 2645 Apartments at Truxell and El Camino in District 3. SHRA will issue up to $100 million in 501(c)(3) conduit bonds; 314 units (85%) restricted to 60-80% AMI, 54 units market rate. Final bond documents return in May.
Resolution Prohibiting ICE Use of City Property
Council adopted Item 29, a resolution prohibiting federal immigration enforcement agents from using city property, facilities, and resources. Council directed the city manager to return by June 23, 2025 with a Sacramento Community Action Plan implementation timeline and to explore a potential ordinance option.
Consent Calendar Adoption
Council approved the consent calendar including: District 5 Animal Well-Being Commissioner appointment (Brenda Contreras), Active Transportation Commission annual report, El Camino Ave Vision Zero Safety program budget adjustment, county north area transfer station access agreement, local housing trust fund allocation resolution (Item 15), and multiple homeless services contracts for Meadowview Navigation Center, X Street shelter, Grove emergency bridge shelter, and Roseville Rd campus operations.
Discussion Calendar Items 35 and 36
Items 35 and 36 on the discussion calendar were deferred to a later date due to time constraints and the 5 PM meeting.
Development Activity (2)
Creek at 2645 Apartments
368-unit multifamily acquisition and rehabilitation; 314 units (85%) restricted to 60-80% AMI, 54 units market rate; up to $100 million in 501(c)(3) tax-exempt bonds; exterior improvements include balcony upgrades, roof repair, sidewalk repair, HVAC replacement; interior renovations on turnover including countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, paint; AMC Property Management selected; Project Access providing 20+ hours/week resident services; 36-month capital improvement timeline.
Central Sacramento Studios Phase 2
65 new affordable units; $3.7 million of $5 million Local Housing Trust Fund award from HCD already committed to this project.
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Art House Partners CEO noted migration from workforce housing to affordable housing conversions, indicating strong demand for converting market-rate properties to income-restricted affordable housing in Sacramento.
Infrastructure
City planted approximately 1,000 trees this year, increasing urban forest coverage by about 1% (19 square miles total); volunteer tree planting events fully booked through next season indicating strong community engagement.
Housing Demand
HCD announced in 2024 it will no longer issue new Local Housing Trust Fund grants, making remaining matched funds critical; Sacramento has $1.3 million remaining that requires resolution adoption to draw down.
Sentiment
Multiple speakers expressed concern about homeless services funding sustainability, noting HAP 6 funding is $11 million less than HAP 5 ($16 million vs $27 million) and encampment resolution funding expires in 2028.