Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Osvaldo Lopez’s organization
Sep 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Utilities Rate Advisory Commission Meeting
The meeting addressed the proposed fiscal year 2027-2028 water and wastewater rate adjustments. The discussion covered the financial context necessitating these changes, such as rising operational costs and stagnant revenues driven by water conservation efforts. The commission reviewed historical cost-reduction strategies, including budget cuts, grant acquisition, and debt refinancing, while highlighting the potential risks of inaction, such as increased emergency repair costs and deferred infrastructure maintenance. Additionally, the presentation detailed the rate-setting process in compliance with Proposition 218, regional rate comparisons, and the timeline for upcoming public outreach, written protests, and the final rate hearing.
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The meeting included a special presentation recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Month, highlighting the importance of suicide prevention resources like the 988 crisis lifeline. The council discussed and approved consent calendar items including upgrades to traffic signals for safety and two transformative climate community projects for North Sacramento. Additionally, the City Auditor presented a report regarding the audit of Transient Occupancy Tax, detailing its fiscal oversight and structure.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Closed Session Meeting
The meeting involved a closed session agenda focusing on the performance evaluation of the City Auditor and a conference with labor negotiators regarding the Sacramento Police Officers Association. A member of the public provided comments supporting the City Auditor and expressing concerns regarding the lack of written agreements and application processes for certain nonprofit and for-profit entities.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Law and Legislation Committee Committee Meeting
The Law and Legislation Committee discussed the 2026 Title 17 Omnibus Ordinance, which involves various amendments to the city's planning and zoning code to align with state law, improve streamlining, and perform administrative cleanup. Key topics included updates to accessory dwelling unit regulations, by-right allowances for child care centers in multi-family developments, and new processes for adaptive reuse projects. The committee also reviewed legislative advocacy regarding tort reform and discussed the timeline for public outreach and review of the proposed ordinance.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
