City Council - 5PM - 2026-01-13

Approved a 34-year master lease between the City of Sacramento and Downtown Rail Yards for two digital billboards near I-5, with all billboard revenue going to the developer. The lease is tied to the Central Shops and soccer stadium projects, representing $325 million in private investment. Vote was 8-1 with Council Member Vang opposing due to concerns about undisclosed billboard revenue value.

Adopted ordinance amending various provisions of Title 17 of the Sacramento City Code relating to planning and development, including state law consistency changes for 2024 legislative session bills and administrative cleanup provisions regarding appeal filing timelines and ADU standards at historic properties.

Approved vacation of a portion of public road easement adjacent to 1541 Jesse Avenue in North Sacramento. The easement dead ends at the property and is used exclusively for site access. Once vacated, the area will provide additional parking for religious purposes.

Approved successor labor agreement with International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Lodge 2182, establishing a two-year term with 2% wage increase in year two, one-time signing bonus, continued health and welfare contributions, and addition of Juneteenth as a recognized city holiday.

Council directed staff to develop a Joint Powers Authority framework for homeless governance including the city, county, other cities, SHRA, and COC partners, rather than pursuing the recommended option to reconstitute the COC board with majority elected officials. Vote was 7-2 with Dickinson and Pluckybaum opposed.

Approved purchase agreement for license plate recognition system for parking services division, not to exceed $1 million. IP Solutions is the new vendor as the previous vendor is no longer a certified Genetec installer. Data is stored on city-owned servers and not shared with federal agencies including ICE.

Approved declaration of critical need to hire retired Public Works Assistant Director Lucinda Wilcox as a retired annuitant in program specialist classification for 6-12 months to support the $300+ million I Street Bridge replacement project financing.