City Council - 5PM - 2026-04-28

Council authorized the city manager to execute a memorandum of understanding with the Sacramento Zoological Society to explore potential expansion of the zoo within William Land Park. The proposed expansion includes approximately 1.4 acres north of the current zoo site and 4.4 acres across Land Park Drive at the former Pony Park area, increasing operational land from 14.3 to 20.1 acres. The MOU expires September 1, 2026 and does not commit land or funding.

Council directed staff to pursue Option 2 for a Joint Powers Authority agreement structure to coordinate homelessness and housing services. The framework includes a JPA governing body of elected officials that would also sit as the COC board with community members, an independent administrator, monthly public meetings, and inclusion of both housing and homelessness functions. SHRA, Sacramento Steps Forward, and the Continuum of Care would continue their current roles.

Council denied staff's recommendation and approved the conditional use permit for a Quick Quack car wash on a 1.15-acre portion of a 14-acre parcel at 3815 Florin Road near Franklin Boulevard. The applicant appealed the Planning and Design Commission's February 26, 2026 denial. Staff had opposed the project citing inconsistency with transit-oriented development goals, Vision Zero, and environmental justice concerns.

Council denied appeals from Citizens for Positive Growth and Preservation and the Costa Loma Terrace East Sacramento Neighborhood Association against the 332-unit mixed-use development at D Street and Alhambra Boulevard. The six-story project includes 2,400 square feet of ground floor commercial and 322 parking stalls. Appellants raised concerns about height, scale, traffic, sewer capacity, and hazardous materials.