The SacVibes Podcast

In this episode, the team sits down with the City Treasurer John Colville!  Learn about what the City Treasurer’s day looks like, what he likes to do for fun and how having a little bit of “pop-off” is necessary when working with investors (!). Topics/Links mentioned in the episode:Front Street Animal Shelterhttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/animal-careAutism Awareness Month Recognition Proclamationhttps://sacramento.granicus.com/player/clip/6716?view_id=22&meta_id=864451&redirect=trueInternational Transgender Day of Visibilityhttps://sacramento.granicus.com/player/clip/6716?view_id=22&meta_id=864452&redirect=true2040 General Plan Workshophttps://sacramento.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=22&clip_id=6716&meta_id=864462Sacramento City Charterhttps://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sacramentoca/latest/sacramento_ca/0-0-0-10City Treasurer’s Office https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/treasurer

This month the team talks with colleague Alicia Scholer, the City’s Language Access Coordinator and member of the Community Engagement Team.  Alicia talks about her work including the “I Speak” campaign and other things related to language access in the City of Sacramento.Water safety on the river https://safekidssacramento.org/safe-kids-programs/water-safety/#:~:text=Make%20sure%20there%20are%20no,infant%20and%20adult%20CPR;%20andBudget conversations happening Granicus for city council agendas and archiveshttps://sacramento.granicus.com/viewpublisher.php?view_id=22Language access webpagehttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov“I Speak” campaign  https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/city-manager/oied/community-engagement/language-access/-i-speak--programPublic Art Website Theater of the Absorbedhttps://publicartarchive.org/art/Theatre-of-the-Absorbed/d22b2fbdCity Connect Mixerhttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/city-manager/oied/community-engagement/city-tools/city-connect

This week the team talks with District 5 Councilmember Caity Maple!  We learn more about what she likes to do and how she got involved in politics!  Links Mentioned in the episode:The Rook: What it is, what it isn’t and how it will be usedhttps://sacramentocityexpress.com/2023/02/07/the-rook-what-it-is-what-it-isnt-and-how-it-will-be-used-to-de-escalate-dangerous-situations/SACOGhttps://www.sacog.org

When life gives you lemons, how do you make lemonade?  This is one of the themes of this episode where we talk about the City's current budget deficit for fiscal year 2026/2027.  We break down the deficit, how the city spends its money and the next steps on how to influence the budget process by making public comment about projects/services that you like or don't like as a resident of the City. Links Mentioned in the episode:Finance Department Website https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/finance/budget Budget FAQs https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/finance/budget/faqs Early Budget Work Session – March 3rd (This is where we got the graphics for our presentation in this episode.)https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/finance/Budget/fy26-27-budget-development/March%203%20EBWS%20FINAL%20-%20FINAL%203-3%20UPDATE.pptx 

The team sits down with Councilmember Mai Vang for a Community Conversation.  We learn about her passion for her family, community and what she likes to do (hint: it involves community) Links mentioned in the video:Police Department and Office of Violence Preventionhttps://sacramento.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=22&clip_id=6675&meta_id=857338Office of Innovation and Economic Development Presentationhttps://sacramento.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=22&clip_id=6675&meta_id=857355Streamline Sacramentohttps://sacramento.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=22&clip_id=6675&meta_id=857365Councilmember Mai Vang’s Website https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/mayor-council/district-8

In this episode of SacVibes the team learns about the Street to Housing Pilot Program co-led by the Department of Community Response and the Office of Innovation and Economic Development.  Greg had the honor of doing a small video about the Street to Housing Pilot project which is also available on our channel here as well.Links mentioned in the video:On the Road with SacVibes - Street to Housing Mini-documentaryhttps://youtu.be/T6Is2WxozM0Street to Housing Programhttps://sacramentocityexpress.com/2025/04/07/citys-street-to-housing-pilot-program-moves-unsheltered-residents-directly-into-apartments/Department of Community Responsehttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-responseOffice of Innovation and Economic Development https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/oied

The team welcomes Vice Mayor and District 3 Councilmember Karina Talamantes to the SacVibes podcast! Learn more about how CM Talamantes got involved in local government and what she likes to do in her spare time!Links Mentioned in this episode:Updating the City of Sacramento’s Legislative and Programmatic Support for Immigrants and Refugees. https://sacramento.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=22&clip_id=6642&meta_id=853651

The CE Team welcomes Boss Lynette back to the podcast!  For this episode we look back at 2025 and talk about our favorite projects, events and/or episodes. We also talk about what we’re looking forward to in 2026.Links Mentioned in this EpisodeNew City Manager Maraskeshia Smithhttps://sacramentocityexpress.com/2025/09/30/sacramento-city-council-appoints-maraskeshia-smith-as-new-city-manager/City Connect Mixercityofsacramento.gov/cityconnectStockton Blvd Plan Action Grantscityofsacramento.gov/sbpgrantsCity of Sacramento Language Access cityofsacramento.gov/languageaccessAnything But a Cup Prank on OIED Deputy Director Denise Malvetti https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTTOR25EslE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Ambassador Reunion 2025https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMLQLGyxnGf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Councilmember Phil Episodehttps://youtu.be/K-JFAwXbYfM?si=E2R1z1vzsBRfqkZvCityStart Episodehttps://youtu.be/igORqj4C9fY?si=K-rCbRlys_dtpdZ7Danielle’s Favorite SacVibes MomentsJuneteenth Episodehttps://youtu.be/wcWbIPYcUi0?si=r9zxCEYb0gWAiNJ8EID Festival Photo Booth Recaphttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DINB1-QSPAk/City of Sacramento Executive Teamhttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/city-government/executive-teamStreet to Housing Homelessness Pilot Project https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2025/04/07/citys-street-to-housing-pilot-program-moves-unsheltered-residents-directly-into-apartments/

The CE Team meets with Ginger Weagraff and Michael Young from the City’s Business Solutions Center (BSC)!  The BSC is a program of the Office of Innovation and Economic Development.  The team does some role play and also our BSC experts quiz us on our business knowledge.  Links Mentioned in this Episode:Business Solutions Center Websitecityofsacramento.gov/businesssolutionsCalifornia Capitalhttps://cacapital.orgCity of Sacramento 311 Customer Service Centerhttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/information-technology/311Sacramento County Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC)https://economic.saccounty.gov/sacberc/Pages/default.aspxCity of Sacramento Size UpCityofsacramento.gov/sizeupCity of Sacramento Building Division’s Small Business Liaison Program (Before you sign a building lease!)https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/building/building-programs/small-business-liaisonLimited Entertainment Permithttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ccs/esd/entertainmentCity of Sacramento Council District Finderhttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/mayor-council/Find-Your-DistrictSacramento County Parcel Viewerhttps://assessor.saccounty.gov/us/en/maps-property-data-and-records/assessor-parcel-viewer.html#gsc.tab=0City of Sacramento Grant Emailhttps://grants.cityofsacramento.gov/grants/s/public-resources#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20questions%20or,response%20within%20one%20business%20day.

Another Community Conversation is the highlight of this segment, this time our guest is District 1 Councilmember Lisa Kaplan! Find out where she grew up, how she got into politics and what she likes to do as hobbies! Also watch her sweat it out on the Hot Seat! Will she escape the Hot Seat without looking silly? Stay til the end to find out!Links Mentioned in the Episode 11/2/25 City Council Meeting Agendahttps://sacramento.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=22&event_id=5616City Management Academy https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/cmaAirport South Industrial Annexation Approvedhttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/planning/major-projects/airport-south-industrial-annexationStreets for People: Active Transportation Plan Approvedhttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/public-works/mobility-and-sustainability/transportation-planning/current_transportation_planning_efforts/streets_for_people_sacramento_active_transportation_plan

On this episode of SacVibes, the team learns about the Stockton Blvd Plan and Action Grants that are currently out!. The team welcomes Elizabeth Boyd from the Planning Department, Melissa Cirone from the Office of Arts and Culture and Mikel Davila from the Office of Innovation and Economic Development. Links Mentioned in the Episode Learn more about the Stockton Blvd Plan Grants https://cityofsacramento.gov/SBPGrantsNotice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)https://saccity.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#1U000001ACkj/a/UW000007luSX/3oYFAKRpNEYW6bQzfYN.UePB3wRKLZSJxIW8_oPtwFgRead the Stockton Blvd Planhttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/cdd/Planning/Specific-Plans/stockton-blvd-/Stockton%20Blvd%20Plan_Adopted%2010-22-2024.pdfRead the Creative Edge Planhttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ccs/oac/about/creative-edge-planBook office hours with a program managerhttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/city-manager/oied/community-resources-and-financial-empowerment/ndat/major-initiatives/stockton-blvd-plan-action-grant/outreach-and-engagement

This week we learn about zoning with Jamie Mosler and Amy Yang from the City’s long-range planning team.  The SacVibes crew plays a zoning game and our experts/colleagues review our zoning work. Don’t forget to take the Neighborhood Commercial Survey which is out now until November 17th! Links Mentioned in the Episode:Neighborhood  Commercial Surveyhttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/planning/major-projects/2040GPTitle17Consistency/NeighborhoodCommercial

Last week we recorded a community conversation with Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum.  Representing District 4, “Phil” (as he wanted us to call him) talks about his ties to the city, what he’s passionate about (ie. needing out about redistricting), the local restaurants and holes in the wall that he loves, and his hobbies.  We also talk about City Council updates from October 14, 2025.  Links mentioned in this episode:Al Fresco programhttps://sacramentocityexpress.com/2025/10/20/sacramento-continues-progress-on-al-fresco-outdoor-dining-initiative/Redistrcting in the City of Sacramentohttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/clerk/elections/redistricting

In this episode we have a community conversation with Councilmember Eric Guerra.  As the elected official representing District 6, Councilmember Guerra shares his political origin story, his favorite foods and things he loves about Sacramento.  We also talk about council updates from the Oct 7th Council meeting and discuss the 2026-2027 budget development policy and the appointment of a new interim City Attorney.Links Mentioned in this episodeOctober City Connect Mixer RSVPhttps://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8gF-4xtU_U-41Hau6LjAjcYOtxjBtolNoUETmIaV2QtUQ0lFTzBBODBZSUxLUFlWT0xURk4yNzdBUC4u&route=shorturlBudget Development Policyhttps://sacramento.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=22&clip_id=6530&meta_id=843001Appointment of the Interim City Attorneyhttps://sacramento.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=22&clip_id=6530&meta_id=843013

Welcome to Season 3!  We kick off our latest season with a new intro, new graphics and a new segment, Community Connections.  A few weeks ago we interviewed Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty!  Find out what his hobbies are, how he got into politics and most importantly who his favorite artist is (hint: it’s in the title). 

Our final episode of Season 2!  This one includes a recap of the City’s Award Winning Community Ambassador Program, council meeting updates from June 24 and July 1.  We also take a look back at the last twenty episodes and talks about each of our favorite episodes of the season!Links mentioned in this episodeLender Open Househttps://bit.ly/SacLenders1City Connect Mixer - Julyhttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/city-manager/oied/community-engagement/city-tools/city-connectEntertainment Ordinancehttps://sacramentocityexpress.com/2025/06/26/new-city-ordinance-allows-creation-of-entertainment-zones-for-special-events/History of Housing Injustice (Greg, Lynette’s favorite episode)https://youtu.be/TVweK3QdrlgWorkforce Development and Memes (One of Danielle’s favorites) https://youtu.be/2WAvDO803nAHalloween and Low Voter Turnout (one of Danielle’s favorites)https://youtu.be/9YQ-80Q4ldYMeet Youth Commission Chair Reyes Rios and Dominque Herndon (One of Ari and Danielle’s favorites)https://youtu.be/69cEobz9pSEWhat’s your Why? (One of Ari’s favorites) https://youtu.be/nrQGzNSG6Lw

In this episode the team talks about the work we've done in June. Including our City Connect Mixer at Roscoe's, Juneteenth at Land Park and a Laptop giveaway at City Hall. We also have a recap of City Council meetings this past week.Links mentioned in this episode:Railyards protest articlehttps://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/railyards-development-project-hits-roadblock/103-d458f313-c37d-4315-8fcc-c31c27c326bdEntertainment zones articlehttps://www.capradio.org/articles/2025/06/25/entertainment-zones-aim-to-boost-sacramento-nightlife/What are the 4 cities that have entertainment zones?San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose (Santa Monica, Santa Clara also working on entertainment zones for their respective cities)Creative Growth Fellowship Program https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ccs/oac/funding-and-grants/creative-growth-fellowship-programJuneteenth Sacramento https://sacramentojuneteenthinc.orgLaptop Giveawayhttps://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article309316525.html

In this episode, the team gets a thorough update on the City budget from Lynette. Greg reveals the footage of our time at the Filipino Fiesta last week. The team also talks about upcoming events the Community Engagement Team will be at this summer.Links mentioned in this episode:City Council Meeting Recap 061125https://sacramento.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=22&clip_id=6429Sacramento Filipino Fiesta http://www.sacramentofiesta.orgPride Marchhttps://sacramentopride.org/pride-march/Juneteenth Block Party at 40 Acreshttps://www.sthope.org/juneteenth-block-partyJuneteenth Festival at William Land Parkhttps://sacramentojuneteenthinc.orgCreative Growth Fellowship Programhttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ccs/oac/funding-and-grants/creative-growth-fellowship-program

The CE Team welcomes Workforce Development Manager Kevin Daniels to the podcast and Antonette Seeley our intern from Kevin’s program! Dixieanne Alleyway Projecthttps://sacramentocityexpress.com/2025/05/21/sacramento-to-premiere-dixieanne-alley-transformation-documentary-on-may-22/Dorian Grey Movie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Picture_of_Dorian_Gray_(1945_film)Make a comment on this year’s City Budget!https://sacramento.granicus.com/viewpublisher.php?view_id=22Workforce Development https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/city-manager/oied/workforce-development

The CE Team helped host a party to celebrate the launch of the CityStart Initiative!  Learn more about the initiative and the work the equity work that the City is doing to bridge the wealth gap for Black residents in Sacramento!  Links mentioned in the episode:The LabRatshttps://www.labratsband.comCityStart Webpagehttps://cfefund.org/project/citystart/City of Sacramento CityStart Initiativehttps://cityofsacramento.gov/citystartblueprintCity of Sacramento Financial Empowermenthttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/city-manager/oied/community-engagement/financial-empowermentGrant Drumlinehttps://www.grantdrumlinemusic.orgOur Placehttps://www.ourplaceevents.comUniverSoul Cafehttps://www.instagram.com/universoul_cafe/May 13 City Council Meeting Agendahttps://sacramento.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=22&clip_id=6401

The CE Team Meets Reyes Rios, the Sacramento Youth Commission Chair person.  We also meet Domynique Herndon, program coordinator for the Youth Commission.Links mentioned in the episode:Council UpdatesProposed City Budget released this weekhttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/finance/Budget/25-26-proposed/FY2025_26_Proposed_Operating_Budget_PgNum_Prnt_Web.pdfGranicus link for Council Meeting Agendashttps://sacramento.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=21Official Youth Commission Webpage https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ypce/youth-civic-engagement/sacramento-youth-commission

The CE Team talks about the City’s boards, commissions and committees.  Learn about what a commissioner does, what duties they have and how you can become one yourself! Links mentioned in episode:Sacramento Granicus - make public comment about the city budget!https://sacramento.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=21City of Sacramento’s Board and Commissions Websitehttps://boards.cityofsacramento.orgThe Brown Act (history of the act 1950s)https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?division=2.&chapter=9.&part=1.&lawCode=GOV&title=5.Commissioner Resources (including Commissioner Orientation Video)https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/clerk/meetings-and-agendas/legislative-bodies/boards-and-commissionsApply to Become a Commissioner (various requirements apply)https://boards.cityofsacramento.org/application/

Meet Alicia Scholer, the newest CE Team Member! In this episode we talk with Alicia, our new Language Access Coordinator. Find out what the City already does in terms of language access and learn about what she’ll be working on from here on out!Links mentioned in the episode:Limited Entertainment Permithttps://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-limited-entertainment-permits/64359315City of Sacramento Language Access Audithttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/auditor/Audit-Reports/Language-Access-Gap-Analysis-Survey-Results-and-Policy-Recommendations.pdfCommunity Ambassador Programhttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ambassadorsGet City-Issued Online Documents TranslatedSimply email [email protected] and include the language and a link to the document. 311 and 911 InterpretersIf people call 311 or 911 right now and ask for an interpreter, they will automatically get connected to an interpreter
Live interpreters at City-produced eventsLive interpreters can be requested for city events (must be city produced/hosted, not just city sponsored) with 72 hrs notice to [email protected]

It’s budget time at the City of Sacramento.  This year we have another deficit to deal with.  We review the budget cycle that the City does every year.  To give listeners a taste of what this process is like, the team participates in an activity from our City Manager Academy (CMA) program. Pete Colleto, the Director of the City’s Finance department, created the activity to give residents a deeper understanding of the complexity involved in allocating funding to specific programs, expansions of current programs and budgeting for new programs.Links mentioned in the episode: Budget Reduction Strategieshttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/finance/Budget/Budget%20Reduction%20Strategies%203-7-25.pdfDirector Colleto’s Allocation Exercisehttps://saccity.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/InnovationTeam/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B77e17146-5292-4778-ba4b-3cc7a05dc089%7D&action=edit The City of Sacramento’s budget process graphic (scroll down to see the cycle on the Budget Division’s main page)https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/finance/budgetPublic Forum council meeting schedule (Look at the City’s Granicus page when May rolls around)https://sacramento.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=21

In this episode we share current and upcoming resources available from the City of Sacramento. From small business support, guaranteed basic income for artists, youth work experience grants, there’s a lot of things coming soon for City residents.  To make it interesting, the CE Team fought over purple Kings cowbells.  We settled the beef with a trivia game.     Forward Together collaboration grants approvedhttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/city-manager/oied/business/innovation-and-entrepreneurship/forward-together-pilot-grantAlchemist awarded Meadowview Farmer’s Market Operations Opportunity https://alchemistcdc.org/meadowview/Housing and Urban Development $1.5M grant to revitalize the docks in Old Sacramento.https://sacramento.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=22&clip_id=6316&meta_id=816068City Manager Academy (CMA)https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/city-manager/oied/community-engagement/city-management-academyOn-Demand CMA https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/city-manager/oied/community-engagement/city-management-academy/cma-on-demandSmall Business Assistance Center https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/city-manager/oied/BusinessAssistanceSac Fire Youth Academyhttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/fire/join-sacramento-fire/youth-programs/sfyaYouth Workforce Experience https://cityofsacramentooied.submittable.com/submit/319393/youth-service-corps-young-adult-work-experience-programGuaranteed Basic Income for Artists https://records.cityofsacramento.org/ViewDoc.aspx?ID=s6tFBnt4W+IQ9dP78kyHL5jXIJ8OYOkx2025 Earth Day City Projects https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/public-works/climate/earthdayToolkit TuesdaysCityofsacramento.gov/toolkitLaptop Giveaway - know a nonprofit organization in need of laptops and/or wifi hot spots?  Email us [email protected]

This episode is Part 2 of the History of Housing Injustice in Sacramento.  We continue with discussion of the West End and the Redevelopment of the West End, which led to the removal of many homes, businesses, restaurants owned by people of color in the 1950s to make way for what is now Downtown Commons and Capitol Mall.  Then we talk about what the City is doing to try to mitigate the harm done to communities of color. All links below are also referenced in the “Race and Place Report in Sacramento”https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/cdd/Planning/General-Plan/2040-General-Plan/Race_Place_Nov-2021.pdfRedevelopment Erahttps://themetropole.blog/2018/04/12/sacramento-city-of-redevelopments/Federal Highway Acthttps://sacobserver.com/2022/01/roads-and-reparations-how-highway-construction-hardened-discrimination/Missing Middle Housing Ordinancehttps://missingmiddlehousing.comDiscriminatory Zoning (aka Exclusionary Zoning) https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/article286409930.htmlEuclid vs Embler (1926)https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/272/365/Nathaniel Colleyhttps://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/colley-nathaniel-sextus-1918-1992/Small Developer Incubator Program (Bootcamp)https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/planning/housing/SmallDeveloperIncubatorProgramAdditional Dwelling Unit (ADU) Resource Center https://adu.cityofsacramento.orgCE Team Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/ceteamsacFebruary City Connect Mixer RSVPhttps://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8gF-4xtU_U-41Hau6LjAjcYOtxjBtolNoUETmIaV2QtUMzE1TFdKOTVONUdVR1YyRjZMSVpRWks0Qy4u&route=shorturl

Have you ever wondered why the freeway or railroad tracks separated “bad” neighborhoods from good ones?  In this episode we talk with Nguyen Nguyen, City Planner about the History of Housing Injustice in Sacramento and beyond.  Learn how racial covenants, redlining and the construction of the freeways in our region affected many neighborhoods.Links Mentioned in this Episode:805 R St Mixed-use affordable housing developmenthttps://www.cadanet.org/projects/monarchHistory of Housing Injustice Guide https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/cmo/OIED/community-engagement/sac-vibes/Housing%20Injustice%20Timeline.pngHistory of Housing Injustice Maphttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/cmo/OIED/community-engagement/sac-vibes/Housing%20Injustice%20Map.pngRace and Place Reporthttps://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/cdd/Planning/General-Plan/2040-General-Plan/Race_Place_Nov-2021.pdf

The CE Team welcomes Greta Soos, Senior Planner with the planning department.  Have you ever thought “I wish my neighborhood had less vacant lots” then this episode is for you. We talk about the upcoming Small Developers Incubator Pilot Program and the goals of the program.  Long story short, the City wants to build the capacity of developers from Black Indigenous People of Color communities to do incremental development in Sacramento.  Incremental development is the idea of having many developers working on neighborhoods that have been historically underinvested in order to improve neighborhoods and commercial corridors.   Grant Pacers acknowledged at City Councilhttps://sacramento.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=22&clip_id=6154&meta_id=809262Economic Development Team receives a grant from the US EPA to clean up brownfields in Del Paso/ Marysville areahttps://sacramento.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=22&clip_id=6154&meta_id=809270Leyne  Milstein in officially as interim city managerhttps://sacramentocityexpress.com/2025/01/15/meet-leyne-milstein-sacramentos-new-interim-city-manager/Missing Middle Housing https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/planning/housing/missing-middle-housingCity of Sacramento’s ADU websitehttps://adu.cityofsacramento.orgSmall Developer Incubator Llecture at Parnell Meadowview Center - Feb 5, 2025 https://www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/sacramentointrolectureFull day Workshop on Incremental Development -  March 8, 2025Small Developer Bootcamp  - TBD 2025https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/planning/housing/SmallDeveloperIncubatorProgramHousehold Junk Pickup info - Call 311 or visit this website:https://311.cityofsacramento.org/s/article/How-can-I-schedule-a-household-junk-pick-upContact info for Greta Soos, Senior PlannerCommunity Development [email protected] 

In this episode, the team welcomes Tina Lee-Vogt (Manager,  Office of Nighttime Economy) and Dustin Hollingsworth Assistant Director Convention and Cultural Services. We talk about the City’s vision for entertainment and their work on the upcoming limited entertainment permit.Links mentioned in the podcast:⁠City Connect Mixer RSVP! ⁠(Not mentioned but you're invited!)⁠New interim City Manager Leyne Milstein⁠⁠Office of Nighttime Economy⁠⁠Convention and Cultural Services, Entertainment Services⁠⁠Limited entertainment permit⁠⁠Entertainment Zones⁠Contact Info for Dustin Hollingsworth⁠mailto:[email protected]⁠916-808-5538Contact Info for Tina Lee-Vogt⁠mailto:[email protected]⁠916-207-3913

In this episode the CE Team discusses the changes happening recently in Sacramento. Namely, new council members, new mayor and changes in the City Manager Office. We also talk about the holidays oh and rabbits for some reason. Racial Equity Resolution Passedhttps://sacobserver.com/2024/12/sacramento-racial-equity-resolution/Reparations Resolution Passedhttps://www.sacbee.com/news/equity-lab/representation/article296502929.htmlCity Manager contract not renewedhttps://www.capradio.org/articles/2024/12/17/sacramento-city-council-rejects-extension-of-city-managers-contract-amid-scrutiny-of-high-salary/Swearing in of newly elected and re-elected Councilmembers and Mayorhttps://sacramento.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=22&clip_id=6129Neighborhood Wellness Foundationhttps://neighborhoodwellness.orgGrant Pacers state champshttps://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/sacramentos-grant-pacers-win-2nd-state-title-in-3-years/#:~:text=Sports-,Sacramento's%20Grant%20Pacers%20win%202nd%20state%20title%20in%203%20years,28%20win%20over%20Pacifica%20Tritons&text=SACRAMENTO%20—%20The%20Grant%20Pacers%20are,Grant%20the%20first%20two%20quarters.Front Street Animal Shelter Adoptions for the Holidays (until 12/31)https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2024/12/10/front-street-animal-shelter-offers-free-adoptions-to-help-animals-find-homes-for-the-holidays/Smart Cities Conference in Austin https://fall.smartcitiesconnect.org/about/who.htmlSociable Cities In Sacramento (May 2025)https://www.sociablecity.org/summit/homeCommunity Ambassador Program https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/city-manager/oied/community-engagement/ndat-community-ambassadors

A little bit of post-Thanksgiving talk and other holiday discussions happen in this episode.  The CE Team discusses the new Cannabis Social Consumption Pilot Program, tenant protection and Sideshow ordinances during this episode.  Jessica DaValos Prieto talks about the Shop916 gift card program and how to get a gift card.   Then we talk about “French 75s”Cannabis Social Consumption Pilot Program OrdinanceTenant Protection Ordinance Sideshow OrdinanceShop916 Website

The CE Team welcomes Marco Gonzalez, Senior Development Project Manager from the Office of Innovation and Economic Development. Marco talks about the City Council approval for the new Sac Republic Stadium Project in the Railyards District. CE Team member Ari Green talks about the City Management Academy Graduation that happened at the same council meeting. Oh and we talk about the 2024 US election!Links mentioned in the podcast:Sacramento County Election Results 2024Mayoral Race Election Map as of 11/12/24City of Sacramento SCORE InitiativeAdopt a Racial Equity Resolution (City Council Mtg Agenda Item)Citywide Resolution Addressing City Efforts Related to ReparationsPreliminary Term Sheet for the Development of a Soccer Stadium for Sacramento Public FCTerm Sheet Slidedeck (slides 5, 9 and 11)City Management Academy

The third episode of SacVibes was recorded on the same day as our office Halloween party in the Office of Innovation and Economic Development. That means we recorded this bad boy in full costume! A bottle of Sriracha, Lord Farquad from Shrek, Rhythm Nation Janet Jackson, and Catwman got together to talk about what happened in City Council on 10/29/24, our office Halloween party and low voter turnout. We also randomly talked about our pets.Topics mentioned in this episode:Same Day Voter Registration (Nov 5)Racial Equity ResolutionSmall Business Assistance Center (Coming soon)Business Navigators Funding Approved (Coming soon)Shop916 Program Voter Turnout Map (March 2024 Election)

The CE Team recaps Sacramento City Council Meeting from 10/8/24 (we recorded on Tuesday before council on 10/15/24). We also talked about the purpose of the CE Team and why we do the work we do.Topics mentioned in this episode: Sacramento City Council Meeting 10/08/24City of Sacramento Code Compliance Appeal & Hearing ProcessCity Connect MixerStockton Blvd PlanCE Team Linktree

The first episode of Season 2, our first audio podcast episode! In this episode we discuss a range of topics including the following:Missing Middle HousingForward TogetherStockton Blvd PlanToolkit TuesdaysCity Connect Mixer Series