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SAFCA - 8/20/26
Episode 263
Monday, 24 August, 2026
The Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) Board of Directors met on August 20, 2026. The meeting covered public comments, construction updates on major flood protection projects, and the approval of the annual assessment roll. Public Comment Vicky Updike, a District 1 resident and volunteer with the Riverside Waterway Alliance, spoke during off-agenda public comments. She voiced concerns regarding a growing encampment on the North Sacramento levee near Rio Linda Boulevard and the Hanson Ranch Academy. Additionally, Updike highlighted the spread of invasive species in the creek—including water hyacinth, red-eared slider turtles, and Sesbania trees—and requested continued agency support to protect the local habitat. Consent Calendar and Agenda Changes The Board unanimously approved Consent Items 1 through 7 without discussion. At the end of the meeting, the Board voted to drop Item 10 from the agenda. All remaining items were received and filed. Executive Director’s Report Executive Director Jason Campbell provided an extensive slide presentation outlining the agency's current projects and challenges: Federal Funding & Budget: A planned $108 million federal appropriation for Natomas Basin sections F and G is currently "hung up" due to a congressional continuing resolution. Because Congress did not approve Natomas Basin appropriations for FY 2026, a prolonged continuing resolution could impact the upcoming 2027 construction season. Natomas Basin & Reach A: Slurry wall construction is actively progressing, and utility relocations with PG&E, AT&T, and the City are on schedule. Additionally, the Corps of Engineers is advancing on bids for Pumping Plant 5. American River Common Features & Sacramento Weir: Heavy equipment access has been successfully routed through Glen Hall Park, and park restoration is underway. At the Sacramento Weir, Granite Construction has removed the north abutment and installed 173 new piles. Work is also proceeding on the weir's adjacent fish passage structure. Folsom Dam Raise: Most dikes are complete, and work is active on the main and wing dams. The Board approved extending a vital security contract with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office to keep the project secure and moving forward. Tainter Gates & Hydraulic Rams: Modifications to the dam's Tainter gates to install top seals will continue over the next few years. Additionally, the Corps is replacing hydraulic ram rods on the gates because the original surface treatment did not meet specifications. Garden Highway Inquiry: Director Kaplan asked for an update on the re-opening schedule of Garden Highway through Reach 8. Campbell noted he did not have the exact timeline on hand but promised to email the details to the Board. Closed Session The Board convened a closed session during the meeting. Upon reconvening with a full 13-member quorum, the Board announced there was nothing to report out from the closed session. Assessment District No. 1 Rate Hearing The Board held an annual public hearing and approved the supplemental assessment roll for SAFCA's Operation and Maintenance Assessment District No. 1. The assessment rate remains unchanged from prior years and covers approximately 325,000 parcels. The next SAFCA Board meeting is scheduled for September 2026.
