Sacramento City Council Considers Immigration Ordinance, $26M Insurance Renewal in Busy Meeting Week
Sacramento's city government had a packed schedule the week of June 22, with the City Council taking up items ranging from a proposed ordinance limiting civil immigration enforcement on city property to a $26 million insurance renewal. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings listed below, so only agenda items — not confirmed outcomes — can be reported here.
City Council — Immigration Ordinance and Labor Agreements
The City Council's 5 p.m. session on June 23 included a vote on an ordinance adding Chapter 12.73, which would restrict civil immigration enforcement on city property. The council was also scheduled to adopt a resolution for a Community Immigration Action Plan and direct related policy development.
On the labor front, the agenda listed a successor memorandum of understanding with Sacramento Area Fire Fighters Local 522 and a revised citywide salary schedule covering positions in economic development, events, and lifeguard roles.
City Council — Financial Items and Grants
The council's 2 p.m. session on June 23 covered several significant dollar figures:
- Renewal of city insurance policies up to $26,009,461.
- A Gang Violence Suppression grant of $375,000 per year through 2030.
- A $1,000,000 federal grant for Johnston Community Center improvements.
- A subaward agreement with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office for $793,280.
- A contract for SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center LED replacement for $363,555.
- Negotiation rights for RASA-owned properties at 1340–1414 Del Paso Boulevard.
City Council — Closed Session
A separate closed session on June 23 was scheduled for conferences with legal counsel on existing litigation in *Matulich v. City of Sacramento* (Case No. 24CV017958), as well as the initiation of one potential new lawsuit. Labor negotiations with the Sacramento Police Officers Association and Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 were also on the agenda. No public voting or policy changes occur in closed sessions.
Ethics Commission
The Ethics Commission met June 22 to vote on an Independent Evaluator's No-Cause Report regarding a complaint against Mayor Kevin McCarty, deciding whether to dismiss it or open a formal investigation. The agenda also included approval of April 2026 meeting minutes, a review of the Good Government Program Auditing Ad Hoc Committee's first interim report, and training sessions on ethics procedures.
Personnel and Public Employees Committee
On June 23, this committee scheduled candidate interviews for the Animal Wellbeing Commission (Seat M), the Capitol Area Development Authority Governing Board (Seat A), and the Parks and Community Enrichment Commission (Seat J). The committee also reviewed the Ethics Commission's 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Workplan and considered a 7-month "Final Plea" pilot program to encourage adoption of senior or at-risk animals.
Utilities Rate Advisory Commission
On June 24, the commission discussed proposed water and wastewater rate adjustments and Proposition 218 requirements. The session was described as for receiving comments and discussion.
Litigation Resolution and Workers' Compensation Committees
A joint meeting on June 24 included a conference with legal counsel regarding Case No. 2:24-cv-01299 (*A.T., a minor, v. City of Sacramento*) in federal court.
Sister City Proposal
On June 25, the council considered a resolution establishing a Sister City relationship with Morelia, Michoacán, México, in a special joint meeting involving several city agencies.
Coming Up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Readers should check the city's official agenda portal for newly posted sessions.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Council Weighs Immigration Enforcement Limits, New Firefighter Contract
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