Second Budget Hearing presentation and public hearing for FY 2026-2027
Citywide
Staff presented the final FY 2026–2027 budget of $433.3 million, reflecting $110 million in bond debt for City Hall and the Mobility Hub. Two residents spoke during the public hearing.
3 · File 26-2034Adopted on second reading
Levy of taxes and fixing the millage rate for FY 2026-2027
Citywide
4–1Moved: Ariel Fernandez · Seconded: Richard D. Lara · No: Castro
After intense debate and a push to lower the millage, the commission adopted the proposed rate of 5.5590 mills 4–1, coupled with a compromise to issue $75 garbage fee refund checks to households.
4 · File 26-2035Adopted as amended
Adoption of the Annual Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for FY 2026-2027
Citywide
4–1Moved: Richard D. Lara · Seconded: Rhonda Anderson · No: Castro
The FY 2026–2027 annual budget passed 4–1 with an amendment transferring $500,000 from capital projects to operating expenditures to fund one year of Underline maintenance and operations.
5 · File 26-2143Adopted as amended
Adoption of the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2027 to 2031
Citywide
5–0Moved: Richard D. Lara · Seconded: Rhonda Anderson