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- Resolution 25-71: Adopted the FY25-26 operations and capital budgets (includes authorized positions and salary schedule). Vote recorded by roll call during the meeting and approved. (See finance presentation; notable additions: four positions, large CIP supplemental requests; general reserve projected ~18%.)

- Resolution 25-73: Adopted amendments to the FY25-26 budget to implement economic terms of the successor memorandum of understanding with the West Sacramento Firefighters Association (item 20). Adopted on the consent calendar; roll-call recorded (see item 5'20 consent vote). Union leaders described the contract as fully ratified by membership.

- CDBG Annual Action Plan (Resolution 25-67): Council adopted the 2025 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program, allocating HUD CDBG funds (approx. $546,333 allocation plus program income and carryover) to homeless emergency housing rehabilitation, homeless support services, and administration. Vote: approved by roll call.

- Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 1 (Resolution 25-59): Council confirmed the diagram and assessment and ordered improvements; no rate increase proposed; resolution adopted and assessments to be placed on the tax roll. Vote recorded and item approved.

- Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 (Resolution 25-58): Council confirmed the diagram and assessment with no rate increase and ordered assessments to be placed on the tax roll. Vote recorded and item approved.

- Tentative Parcel Map No. 5247 (3071 Davis Road): The city requested and the council granted a continuance of the appeal to a date uncertain at the applicant's request; motion passed by roll call.

How to read this summary: All outcomes above are drawn from the meeting transcript and the roll-call votes recorded during the meeting. Where items were part of the consent calendar, the council approved them together by a single roll call (consent items 5'20). For more details, see the full meeting minutes and staff reports associated with each resolution.

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Weaver's argument: Weaver said the council adopted a strategic vision for retail cannabis in 2023, and that the city later issued an RFP that he described as lacking transparency and that produced only two applicants. He said one applicant represented the city's equity program and another represented outside capital interests. \"I'm tired of sitting on the sidelines and watching winners and losers be made behind closed doors,\" Weaver told the council.

Specific concerns: Weaver said the RFP produced a \"red zone\" that excluded desirable locations with visibility, parking and existing zoning, and that state funding tied to the effort has expiration dates. He described two letters of intent he had received for properties he owns and said he worried outside capital would prevail over long-time West Sacramento businesses and equity applicants.

Council response: The mayor thanked Weaver and offered to meet with him; staff and council did not take action on the comment during the meeting. Finance and planning staff later presented other agenda items unrelated to the RFP.

What this does and does not show: Weaver's remarks are public comment and do not represent a council action or formal appeal. The transcript records the resident's concerns but does not record a staff or council policy change in response during the June 18 meeting.

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Proclamation text and purpose: The proclamation acknowledged the historical significance of June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger issued orders in Galveston, Texas, enforcing emancipation, and it invited residents to observe the day as an occasion to reflect on the history and ongoing work toward racial equity.

Student remarks: Keanna Council, identified as vice president of the River City High Black Student Union, thanked the council for recognizing Juneteenth and described the day as part of \"American history\" that requires understanding and remembrance. \"These continued wins signify the importance of celebrating Juneteenth and truly understanding the history behind it because it is American history,\" she said.

Council remarks: Council members and the mayor praised the students' civic engagement and the local Juneteenth celebration the city held June 13 at Bridgeway Lakes Park. A council member noted the city now provides Juneteenth as a recognized day off for staff, marking a recent policy change reflecting the council's commitment to inclusion.

Context and next steps: Council described the June 13 community Juneteenth event as its third annual celebration, noting growing attendance and partnerships with River City High and the city's youth programs. Council members encouraged continued youth involvement in future events.

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What they reported: Jasmine Garcia, presenting on behalf of the board, said the group secured more than $10,000 in funding and has distributed more than $1,000 in youth stipends. \"Stipends are really important ... we pay them $30 an hour,\" Garcia said, explaining the board's approach to compensating youth for their time. The board has held eight regular meetings and undertaken listening sessions that involved partners such as Wonder Grove, Seeds of Solidarity, local gardens, Girl Scouts and city environmental staff.

Planned projects: The board described work on a water and energy efficiency pilot, including a proposed household audit kit residents could use to reduce energy and water use (LED bulbs, weatherstripping, faucet aerators and similar low-cost measures). The board said it intends to present a research-and-methodology report to city staff and explore piloting a program in West Sacramento.

Challenges: Despite stipends and outreach, the board said recruiting and retaining youth remains difficult; many of the board's senior members are leaving for college. The board asked the council and community partners for help with outreach, meeting space and pipelines to schools and the college system.

Council response and support: Council members thanked the board for compensating youth and for reaching out to younger age groups; councilors and staff offered to connect the board with local programs (API intern program, Yolo County Office of Education, college sustainability programs) and to help with outreach.

Next steps: Board leaders said they will continue research on comparable programs, refine the household audit kit, and coordinate with city environmental staff on a potential pilot.

","Members of the Youth Climate Action Board presented an impact report describing listening sessions, partnerships with local organizations, $10,000+ secured funding, $30/hour stipends, pilot household audit kit work and persistent recruitment challenges for youth engagement.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":44,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":50,"_51":116,"_53":117,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":118,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":119,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6554842,"City Council adopts FY2025-26 operating and capital budgets; adds positions and keeps reserves near policy targets",2213,7286000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4438800-30ac5b87fe9b099145db655785126841&start=5073&end=7286","/articles/6554842/West-Sacramento/Yolo-County/California/City-Council-adopts-FY2025-26-operating-and-capital-budgets-adds-positions-and-keeps-reserves-near-policy-targets","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554842-b83d4956b900107252d35a01dad0cce6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437033&Signature=BrCVeZUj2ZlsVBq3gjX9j3JEodra1Xxa0CGg57RtJg1jTL2s25pis7lHeMbrhkPy8i5VcB8J2MH63eYLcHqb-2gy1AILYJ-WLqDcAYZWGINKpQlueDl5kNSiBdi4nu~QzUTg6KbmN9mif0m6dhf2taseTgGfmZ~4VM0wu5FKq2ud0PEIZQm2zd4UhQ-XIlfdqxozLGjq0pPpb8GWZE4DuRxyvfwcxQacHMCp-qO4kMFPcxt9qJyTF0WKwPwF8QxiHYZ3zHF6k0PXm4w8AKiMpASbVBX~qvgtmVEKdGcCF9lGb-57vVJorrlp3OcMEhYZTVTFo-RsGTJ0sNt8AeE9Ug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Sacramento City Council adopted the fiscal year 2025-26 operations and capital budget on June 18, approving Resolution 25-71 and an updated authorized position list after a brief presentation by Finance Director Roberta Rayburn.

Lede facts: The adopted one-year budget covers July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Staff explained the decision to propose a one-year budget (rather than the city's prior two-year approach) citing post-pandemic volatility, a new budget system implementation and rapidly changing revenue conditions.

Key changes and context: Roberta Rayburn told the council the budget is essentially \"status quo\" with limited new ongoing items but includes several priority additions. The general fund projected a modest surplus before supplemental requests. After approval of supplemental capital requests (about $22.2 million net requests citywide, primarily for CIP projects) and other items, the general fund one-time balance would be lower but sufficient to cover near-term priorities. The finance director also reported that the city's general reserve is projected to be roughly $14.0 million (about 18% of general fund revenues), which keeps the city within its reserve policy range.

Positions: The adopted budget includes four new positions proposed at the meeting: three project/engineering positions in the capital projects group (reimbursed by project charges) and one assistant city manager in general support services (allocated across funds). Finance staff said the capital-projects positions are fully reimbursable and thus have no net general-fund impact. Council and staff also discussed additional public-safety and operations positions previously authorized under Measure O; staff said 39 positions were approved earlier and an additional group of positions will take effect July 1 as part of the multi-year Measure O hiring plan.

Revenues and risks: Rayburn warned that sales tax receipts appear soft compared with previous years and that the city will monitor quarterly sales tax data as it becomes available (the city's consultant will supply geocoded, sector-level reports in coming quarters). She also noted strong short-term investment returns and work-order reimbursements that helped the current-year position.

Votes and next steps: Council voted to adopt Resolution 25-71 (operations and maintenance and capital improvement program budgets for FY25-26) by roll call. Staff will return to council in the fall with recommended uses of remaining capacity and to prioritize additional one-time and ongoing requests.

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The agreement and associated budget changes were presented by association leaders at the council meeting. \"With the ratification of this contract, the city is reinvesting in its fire department. So, I couldn't be happier,\" said Greg Fonts, vice president, Local 522.

Why this matters: The contract and the budget amendment implement priorities the council set after voters passed Measure O in March. Council members and union leaders framed the changes as restoring staffing, pay and benefits after years of lean budgets and as a step to make West Sacramento a competitive, \"destination\" fire agency for recruits.

Council and union remarks: Miguel Tamarano, president of the West Sacramento Firefighters Association, introduced the association's delegation and described the group's role in negotiations. \"I've been a firefighter with the department for about 20 years,\" Tamarano said, urging council to approve the deal. Anil Khan, association treasurer, said morale at the department \"is at its peak right now and hope that it continues.\" City leaders including Mayor Guerrero, Council members and the city manager praised the union's advocacy and cited Measure O as the revenue source that made the newly negotiated pay, staffing and benefit improvements possible.

What the agreement does: The adopted documents update economic terms for firefighters and authorize related budget amendments for FY 2025-26. Council included the MOU adoption and a resolution (25-73) amending the FY25-26 budget to reflect Measure O allocations for public safety and other priorities. The contract and budget amendment include increases in pay and additional staffing and benefit changes identified during negotiations and described in public remarks by union leaders and staff.

Process and vote: The MOU and the companion budget amendments were included on the consent list and advanced to adoption. The council approved the consent calendar (which included item 20) by roll call vote during the meeting; the clerk recorded the roll call as: Council member Ocala — Aye; Council member Early — Aye; Mayor Pro Tem Sulpizio Hall — Aye; Mayor Guerrero — Aye. The item was approved as presented.

Next steps: City staff will implement the contract provisions and adjust payroll and budget bookkeeping as required. Union leaders said recruitment and training efforts are already underway to staff added positions funded by Measure O, and the city and union expect further staffing and operational adjustments in the months ahead.

","The City Council approved a successor memorandum of understanding with the West Sacramento Firefighters Association and adopted a budget amendment to fund the economic terms tied to Measure O revenue, after union leaders and city officials called the agreement a step toward rebuilding the departments.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: key council actions June 18, 2025

Resident urges council to protect equity intent, criticizes retail cannabis RFP and zoning exclusions

West Sacramento proclaims Juneteenth; River City High Black Student Union accepts proclamation

Youth Climate Action Board reports $10,000 in funding, stipends and pilot household-efficiency work

City Council adopts FY2025-26 operating and capital budgets; adds positions and keeps reserves near policy targets

West Sacramento council ratifies firefighters—contract, approves related budget amendment funded by Measure O