CouncilorisSpending
City budget, expenditures, appropriations, and fiscal decisions
Where it stands today
The council has been actively approving and authorizing a range of spending items, from professional services agreements to contract extensions and employment compensation. Most recently, on April 15, 2026 the council approved a $500,000 professional services master agreement, extended an E‑Plan software contract to $113,228.63, secured a $1,098,458 street‑sweeping contract, and authorized a three‑year employment agreement for City Manager Inez Alvarez totaling $1,040,839. Next steps include drafting and signing the agreements, updating contract records in the Clerk’s Office, and implementing the new budget allocations.
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Meeting history
The council approved the HUD 2026‑27 Annual Action Plan, authorizing $571,332 in Community Development Block Grant funds and $302,097 in Home Funds for various city programs. The 2025 Urban Water Management Plan was also adopted, directing staff to integrate climate‑resilience measures into multifamily rehabilitation and launch water‑conservation outreach. Both decisions involved budget allocations and were passed unanimously (HUD AAP 5‑0, Water Plan 5‑0). The council will now execute the HUD funds and begin implementing the water plan’s climate measures.
During the Infrastructure and Public Safety Updates segment, staff presented a proposal for a new library book‑mobile. Councilmember Yvonne Wong opposed the purchase, citing high costs, while Deb Simone questioned police equipment expenditures. The council moved to investigate cost verification for the book‑mobile, and the motion passed unanimously (4‑0). The outcome was a formal approval of the investigation; staff will conduct a cost‑verification review and report back to the council.
The council approved the 2026‑27 Capital Improvement Plan, allocating an estimated $15–$20 million for infrastructure projects and renewing the citywide maintenance district with a $1‑million assessment for street lighting and landscaping. The resolution for the November 3, 2026 general municipal election was also adopted, formalizing the election schedule and voter outreach. These actions were unanimous votes (12‑0) and set the fiscal framework for the upcoming year, with staff tasked to publish detailed CIP maps and coordinate budget communications.
The council reviewed the FY 2026‑27 preliminary budget, a key spending plan for operating and capital projects. A motion to receive and file the budget was moved by Henry Lo, seconded by Jose Sanchez, and passed unanimously 5‑0. No substantive spending decisions were adopted; the motion simply placed the budget on file as a planning document. Next steps include monitoring revenue streams, adjusting projections if needed, and pursuing additional funding for the $260 million capital improvement gap.
The council adopted Resolution 26‑XX, authorizing a notice of special assessment for nuisance abatement at 509 W. Andrix St., and unanimously approved all consent‑calendar items that involve spending, including the Citywide Maintenance District assessment (10.B), the data‑center prohibition ordinance (10.C), and the grant application for the Barnes Park Pool renovation. The motion was moved by Council Member Wong, seconded by Sanchez, and passed 5‑0. Following the vote, the City Manager will file the special assessment notice, and staff will continue to pursue grant funding for the pool and other capital projects.
The council approved several spending items during the meeting, including a $500,000 Professional Services Master Agreement for tax and utility services (10.B), an amendment extending the E‑Plan software contract to $113,228.63 (10.C), a street sweeping contract worth $1,098,458 for five years (10.E), and the authorization of a three‑year employment agreement for City Manager Inez Alvarez with an estimated $1,040,839 in compensation (12.B). All items were carried by unanimous consent; the council also adopted a $30,000 allocation for audiovisual upgrades and other SB 707 compliance measures (12.A). Next steps involve the City Manager’s Office drafting and signing the agreements, the Clerk’s Office updating contracts, and staff implementing the new budget allocations.
The council adopted several spending‑related agreements on the consent calendar, including a First Amendment to Agreement No. 2369‑AI with Fifth Asset Inc., authorizing $80,500 for debt‑management software; an amendment to Agreement No. 2444‑A with MAK Fire Protection, authorizing $115,000 annually; and an amendment to Agreement No. 2529‑A with Onyx Paving, increasing the contract amount by $445,665. All were approved unanimously on consent and will be executed by the City Manager; copies of the agreements will be forwarded to relevant agencies as required.
The council approved several spending‑related actions, including a five‑year commercial banking contract with J.P. Morgan Chase and the transfer of $4,020.83 in unclaimed monies to the General Fund. The audit agreement with The Pun Group was amended, raising the not‑to‑exceed compensation to $668,792. In new business, council members adopted Resolution 2026‑R16 authorizing a 100% wastewater lifeline discount and Resolution 2026‑R17 increasing water service deposits to $100, all passed unanimously. These actions set the city’s fiscal direction for upcoming grant applications and utility program adjustments.
Council adopted Resolutions 2026‑R5 through 2026‑R8, which collectively call for a special election on June 2 2026 and a city‑wide proposition to prohibit data centers. The motion also approved budget adjustments, appropriating $210,000 for the special election costs and an additional $100,000 for anticipated litigation. All motions were carried unanimously, and the council will file the required notices and begin preparing for the June ballot. The next steps involve finalizing the election logistics, publishing the proposition text, and monitoring campaign finance compliance.
The council reviewed and approved the FY 2025‑2026 Mid‑Year Financial Report, authorizing a $150,000 increase to the catastrophic event and working‑capital reserve and an additional $4.77 million appropriation from various funds. The council also approved the Sierra Vista Playground contract for $254,146 and other routine spending items on the consent calendar. All motions were unanimous; no opposition was recorded, and staff will implement the budget changes in the upcoming fiscal period.
The council approved several fiscal actions, including filing the 2024‑25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) unanimously, approving a tax agreement with Camino Real Chevrolet, adopting the FY 2025‑26 salary schedule, and authorizing contracts for the Bruggemeyer Library design phase, fiber‑optic installation, 2025‑26 street rehabilitation, and curb ramp improvements. All motions were carried by unanimous or majority votes (e.g., 5‑0 for the ACFR, 4‑1 on Atlantic Boulevard bike lane deferment). Council members expressed support for the fiscal measures, noting that the contracts will be executed by staff and funded through appropriate appropriations. The next steps involve staff implementing these agreements, monitoring expenditures, and updating the budget for upcoming fiscal periods.
The council approved several spending items, including a $400,000 asset‑forfeiture allocation for an armored rescue vehicle (9.E), a $7.73 million contract for the 1st‑Riggin–Potrero Grande Corridor Project (9.F), a $1.85 million amendment for Garvey Sewer Repairs (9.G), and a $400,000 ROPS/administrative budget for the Successor Agency (9.A). All motions were carried unanimously or by a 4‑0 vote. The next steps involve the City Manager executing these contracts and appropriations in the upcoming fiscal year.
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