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STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 – 5:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chamber
70 N. First St., Campbell, California
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
NEW BUSINESS
1. Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Study Session - Preliminary Workplans, Operating Budget, and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive an update and provide feedback on preliminary Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Workplans, the FY 2026 Operating Budget, and the 2026 - 2030 Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
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TITLE: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Study Session - Preliminary Workplans, Operating Budget, and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
That the City Council receive an update and provide feedback on preliminary Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Workplans, the FY 2026 Operating Budget, and the 2026 - 2030 Five- Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
BACKGROUND
The budget process for Fiscal Year (FY) 202 6 continues to emphasize a Priority- Based Budgeting approach to link City resources with the strategic priorities of the City Council and community , while also seeking to maintain fiscal prudence . This process started at the March 6 Special Meeting , in which the City Council discussed the organizations’ FY 2026 priorities shown as Attachment A and later adopted them at the March 18 Regular Meeting.
Since the March 18 meeting, senior staff has worked collaboratively to identify, develop, and propose Workplans and programs that best align to City priorities while also again maintaining fiscal prudence . Th is alignment is illustrated in the attached color-coded Preliminary FY 202 6 Workplans (Attachment B ), One -Time Request Detail (Attachment D ), and Recurring Request Detail (Attachment E ). Additional considerations to help prioritize programs and services include level of mandate, demand, cost recovery, and reliance on the organization to provide a particular service.
The goal of this Priority-based Budgeting approach is to address community needs in the most cost effective and efficient way possible while also provi ding a clear understanding of how resources are being utilized in a language accessible to the City Council, staff, and public.
The current meeting of May 6 is the next step in this priority-based process and is a Budget Study Session to receive Council input and direction regarding the following items linked to the priorities previously set by Council:
• FY 2026 Preliminary Workplans
• FY 2026 Preliminary General Fund Operating Budget
• 2026 – 2030 Preliminary CIP
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Meeting Date: May 6, 2025
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Council input and direction reaching majority consensus during the May 6 meeting will be used by staff in the further development of the FY 2026 Operating Budget and 2026 –2030 CIP. Both documents will be presented for Council consideration at the following meetings:
• June 3, 2025 (Regular Meeting) - Introduction of FY 202 6 Operating Budget, 2026 – 2030 CIP, and Gann Limit
• June 17, 202 5 (Public Hearing) - Adoption of Proposed FY 202 6 Operating Budget, 2025 – 2029 CIP, and Gann Limit
DISCUSSION
FY 2026 Preliminary Workplans
Using Council adopted priorities as the starting point, staff prepared FY 202 6 Preliminary Workplans, which are reflected in Attachment B and color-coded to show linkage to the FY 2026 Council Adopted Priorities. To assist in Council’s review, the FY 2026 priorities are summarized below and detailed in Attachment A:
Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing
City Infrastructure
Financial Stability
Sustainability
Community Health and Safety
While ensuring proper alignment to Council recommended priorities was staff’s primary objective, staff also prepared other proposed Workplan items necessary to maintain existing operations and support planned CIP projects. As a general theme though, senior staff was very cognizant of the fact that the City faces a number of difficult fiscal challenges in FY 2026 and beyond such as persistent inflation, rising utility costs, insurance premiums, pension plan payments, and contractual obligations, tariffs, economic uncertainty, pending loss of another top 10 sales tax generator, and a legal challenge (Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association [SVTA] et al. v. City of Campbell, et al. Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 25CV455853 ) to the City’s recent voter approved ½ cent s ales tax measure (Measure K - November 2024). Each of these challenges will be discussed in more detail in later sections of this report, but staff tried to focus its ongoing efforts on completing current unfinished Workplans ; utilizing existing staff and resources rather than taking on new Workplans initiatives that would grow City costs unless they were absolutely necessary or could be supported by outside funding. Thus, staff requests Council input and direction on Preliminary FY 202 6 1 Packet Pg. 4
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Workplans and will incorporate this into the ongoing development of the FY 202 6 Operating Budget and 2026 – 2030 CIP. During the May 6 Budget Study Session, staff will present and highlight significant workplan items, any challenges that may exist with the items, and any additional resources that may be needed to successfully complete or accelerate high priority items.
FY 2026 Preliminary General Fund Operating Budget
Enclosed as Attachment C is the FY 202 6 Preliminary General Fund Operating Budget, which shows FY 202 4 Actuals, FY 2025 Adopted, FY 2025 Projected, and FY 2026 Preliminary Revenues and Expenditures. Please note that FY 2026 numbers are subject to change between now and both the June 3 Introduction and the June 17 Adoption as new and more current data and information are received and as Council input and direction are incorporated . This is the best information and data known to date . As of the May 6 meeting though, Preliminary FY 202 6 General Fund Operating revenues equal $67.64 million and expenditures equal $70.81 million; thereby resulting in an operating deficit of $3.17 million. While such a structural deficit is largely consistent with the $3.23 million projected FY 2026 structural deficit that was shared with Council in the City’s last update of its Seven-Year Financial Forecast on June 18, 2024 , it is nonetheless concerning and caused by a number of factors which will be discussed in further detail below. Staff will also present a number of corrective measures for Council to consider to address the structural deficit in FY 2026. Council direction on the preferred budget deficit approach will be incorporated into the June 6 Budget Introduction and seek to eliminate the deficit position as much as possible in FY 2026.
First though, staff would like to detail the parameters and assumptions currently included within the FY 2026 Preliminary General Fund Operating Budget. All are subject to modification given Council input and direction at the May 6 meeting:
• All current City operations remain largely status quo, but FY 2026 budget requests account for inflation, contractually agreed to increases to vendors, and other costs to meet high priority Workplan objectives . The latter is detailed where relevant in Attachment D (One-Time Requests) and Attachment E (Recurring Requests). Both are incorporated into the FY 2026 Preliminary Budget and again color-coded to show linkage to Council priorities . Council may wish to defer, reduce, or eliminate some of the one-time and recurring cost items and the impacts of doing so will be discussed in more detail in the corrective measures section of this report.
• No Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) for any bargaining unit or employee, with all Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) expiring either June 30, 2025 (CMEA, CPCEA, CARP, Confidential, MGMT, UNREP) or December 30, 2025 (CPOA). All MOUs with a June 30, 2025 expiration are currently under negotiations. Negotiations with CPOA will commence after the start of FY 2026 and several months before expiration of the current MOU. Any negotiated salary 1 Packet Pg. 5
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increases with effective dates in FY 2026 will add to the current structural def icit unless other revenue sources become available or other expenditures are reduced.
• No Increases to City’s Healthcare Contribution Levels for 2026 for any bargaining unit or employee, with all MOUs again expiring either June 30, 2025 or December 30, 2025. The City Council though could direct staff to include some level of assumed City healthcare contribution increase for the June 3 Budget Introduction and/or June 17 Budget Adoption versions. Any negotiated healthcare or other benefit increases with effective dates in FY 2026 will also add to the current structural deficit unless other revenue sources become available or other expenditures are reduced.
• Full filling of vacancies starting July 1, 2025. As of this report, the City had 23 vacant positions with a total estimated cost of $4.17 million in FY 2026 ($2.50 million in the General Fund and $1.67 million in other City funds). Some of these positions are currently under recruitment or pending a placement offer . The City will obviously not fill all positions by July 1, 2025 and this could offer some flexibility and cost savings. Staff will discuss potential freezing of vacant positions in more detail in the corrective measures section of this report.
• Inclusion of permanent staffing addition, modifications, and extension.
Given the City’s fiscal constraints, the Preliminary FY 2026 Budget includes very few personnel requests except for the following:
o Addition of a 1.0 FTE limited-term full-time Office Assistant split between the HR Division and City Clerk’s Office, with an annual estimated cost of $130,164 in FY 2026. In HR, there has been an ongoing need for additional clerical support. Over the years, a backlog has occurred due to a workload that couldn't be sustained even when HR was fully staffed.
Additional half-time support can not only help HR get rid of the backlog, but also keep HR current. This will also open up the ability for existing HR staff to concentrate on their position specific duties , keep the City up to date and in compliance with labor laws, and take on additional duties within their job scop e. Additionally, the position will also help the HR Division to manage workload should the currently vacant HR Analyst position be held open for an extended period of time. In the City Clerk’s Office, the other half of this potential staff member would take on administrative duties from existing staff so that the Deputy City Clerk and City Clerk can concentrate on large workplan projects, compliance, records management, and policy development. This is being proposed as a two-year limited term position; to be revisited at the end of two years to determine ongoing need if any.
o Two job reclasses in Community Development including the upgrade of an existing Assistant Planner to an Associate Planner at a cost of 1 Packet Pg. 6
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$9,211 and the downgrade of a vacant Senior Building Inspector position to a Building Inspector position at a savings of $14,846. In total, the reclassification of these two positions would have net savings of $5,605.
The first is being proposed by staff to allow for continued growth and succession planning within the department and the second is being proposed based upon current operational needs.
o Extension of Limited-Term Environmental Programs Specialist in Community Development through at least June 30, 2026. This position was originally approved by Council within the FY 2024 Budget as a two-year limited term appointment, with primary responsibilities for completing the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). The position was funded by a mix of base ARPA allocations from the federal government as well as interest earning on those ARPA funds through December 31, 2025. Since the CAAP is still being developed and may not be completed by December 31, 2025, staff is proposing extending this position through at least June 30, 2026 at a cost of $69,375 for the 6- month extension.
Such personnel requests are within Council’s discretion and some will be discussed in further detail in the corrective measures section of this report. • Decrease in planned General Fund support of Capital Improvement Project Reserve (CIPR) by $200,000; thereby decreasing total annual General Fund support to $550,000 in FY 2026. Per CIPR Funding Policy, the City has a target of contributing $1.5 million annually to capital projects using General Fund monies. Due to budgetary constraints, the annual set -aside was reduced drastically down to $351,000 in FY 2020. Gradually over time though, the City has worked to build back up the annual set -aside to meet the annual $1.5 million target. In FY 2025, the annual set aside was raised by $200,000; thereby increasing total annual General Fund support to $750,000 in FY 2025. However, due to General Fund constraints noted, some intended CIPR projects have been deferred and placed on the unfunded list; thereby reducing total needed General Fund support down to $550,000. City Council though may choose to either accelerate projects forward or defer or cancel new or yet to be started, but previously approved capital projects charged to the CIPR in FY 2026 . The first option could increase the burden upon the General Fund in FY 2026 and the projected deficit. The second option could decrease the burden upon the General Fund in FY 2026 and the projected deficit.
• No Further Use of ARPA Funds other than the $253,106 planned use of accumulated ARPA interest earnings to pay for ¾ of a fiscal year of contractual Mental Health Clinician expenses and ½ a fiscal year of Environmental Program Specialist (Limited -Term) and Housing Manager expenses in FY 2026 as specified in the ARPA Utilization Update provided to City Council on October 15, 2024. Please note that the 6 -month extension of the Environmental Program 1 Packet Pg. 7
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Specialist as discussed in the section above is in addition to this previously planned ARPA interest earnings usage.
• No Use of Measure K Sales Tax Revenues in FY 2026 unless litigation is resolved with a favorable outcome to the City. As detailed in several public meetings and distributed material over the past year, Measure K was estimated to generate $7 million to $8 million annually in new general purpose sales tax revenue (starting April 1, 2025) . Such additional revenue could potentially be used to stabilize and support ongoing City services and operational costs as well as address deferred maintenance, infrastructure, replenishment of reserves spent down during the pandemic , and unfunded liability needs so as to ensure long-term fiscal stability for the City. The ½ cent Measure K sales tax rate went into effect as approved April 1, 2025, but all funds collected from it must be placed into an interest -bearing escrow account and remain untouched until a non-appealable decision is reached in the case. If the City receives a favorable final decision, it will have full access to use accumulated Measure K funds and interest placed into escrow as well as ongoing future Measure K revenues. If the City receives an unfavorable final decision, it will return all accumulated Measure K funds and interest to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). The CDTFA would then have the contractual responsibility of refunding collected Measure K funds to those who paid the added ½ cent sales tax since April 1, 2025. SVTA vs the City of Campbell is currently working its way through the legal process, but the timeline for a final outcome could be up to 1 to 2 years away. Staff will continue to keep Council updated on this important legal matter which significantly impacts City finances. As Council will recall, the FY 2025 Adopted Budget included $3.87 million of short-term corrective strategies; including a temporary hiring freeze, utilization of the City’s CalPERS Pension Reserve, utilization of remaining ARPA funds, and other miscellaneous reductions across all City departments to be fully balanced. Measure K was one of the long-term corrective strategies meant to provide the City fiscal stability and address projected $1.9 million to $3.9 million operating deficits from FY 2026 through FY 2031 as shown in the City’s last update of its Seven-Year Financial Forecast.
• No Use of the City’s CalPERS Pension Reserve , which will have a balance of $1.0 million at the end of FY 2025. This is after $1.252 million of the reserve fund was utilized in FY 2025 to fully offset a large spike in the City’s required contribution towards its unfunded actuarial liability (UAL) owed to CalPERS. The City Council may choose to utilize the remaining $1.0 million balance of this reserve in the future for similar or other purposes as it sees fit and staff will discuss this in more detail in the corrective measures section of this report In addition to the parameters and assumptions above, several other items below contribute to the large structural deficit in FY 2026:
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• Pending l oss of a top 10 sales tax generator in October 2025 , which will reduce ongoing sales tax revenue by approximately $650,000 annually and $487,000 in FY 2026 given timing of likely departure. This is in addition to the $600,000 annual loss of a different top 10 sales tax generator in FY 2024 as discussed in last fiscal year’s budget development process . Given the expected implementation of the Economic Development Plan in the near future, staff is hopeful that new sales tax generators can be brought into the City which replace these significant los ses, but such businesses may not be able to fully replace the sales tax revenue lost from departing businesses . If they cannot , sales tax growth for the City will continue to be limited. • Increased annual payment of $558,000 to the CalPERS retirement system for the City’s required contribution towards its unfunded actuarial liability (UAL). While normal retirement premium payments for current employees are expected to decrease over time as Classic Tier One employees are replaced by Classic Tier Two or PEPRA Tier Three employees, the City’s UAL will continue to increase as CalPERS ramps up incorporation of large 20%+ investment losses by the retirement pool during the pandemic as well as a gradual lowering of the discount rate. Both of these items were expected and discussed during the November 21, 2023 Study Session . And future CalPERS required payments may also be impacted by any CalPERS investment market losses that occur in FY 2025 as a result of tariff uncertainty and other market unease. Thus, one of staff’s FY 202 6 Preliminary Workplan items continues to be developing policies and plans to pay down the City’s UAL and reduce overall pension costs over time. Such policies and plans will require adequate funding and until each are developed, funded, and implemented , the City will continue to be negatively impacted by unfunded pension liabilities . The following table and chart provides a 5-year history of required CalPERS UAL payments for Campbell as well as a two-year projection based on the most recent CalPERS actuarial valuation reports. As the November 21 , 2023 Study Session highlighted and the numbers below show, it would again be in the City’s best financial interests to develop a plan to pay down its UAL quicker, save on ongoing interest costs, and further long-term fiscal resiliency. Since FY 2021, the City’s UAL annual payments have increased 39.9% or $2.09 million:
Table 1 – Historical and Projected PERS UAL Costs
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A ctual A ctual A ctual A ctual A ctual R equired Projected R etirement T ier F Y 2021 F Y 2022 F Y 2023 F Y 2024 F Y 2025 F Y 2026* F Y 2027* M isc 2,265,429$ 2,626,132$ 2,900,005$ 2,823,112$ 3,403,967$ 3,580,771$ 3,867,661$ Safety T ier 1 2,919,845$ 2,147,726$ 2,451,954$ 2,413,320$ 2,769,959$ 3,136,524$ 3,347,070$ Safety T ier 2 28,695$ 35,804$ 37,903$ - $ 50,253$ 56,332$ 57,091$ Safety PEPR A 29,441$ 34,837$ 37,065$ - $ 55,261$ 63,487$ 63,864$ T OT A L 5,243,410$ 4,844,499$ 5,426,927$ 5,236,432$ 6,279,440$ 6,837,114$ 7,335,686$ Annual Increase (398,911)$ 582,428$ (190,495)$ 1,043,008$ 557,674$ 498,572$ Cumulative Increase (398,911)$ 183,517$ (6,978)$ 1,036,030$ 1,593,704$ 2,092,276$ *Assume annual pre-payment in full J uly 1 to receive approx. 3.24% discount rather than level monthly payments over fiscal year.
Chart 1 - Historical and Projected PERS UAL
• $142,000 increase in annual General Liability and Property Insurance premiums charged by the City’s risk sharing pool (PLAN JPA ) due to continued large natural disasters which have caused significant financial losses for the insurance market nationwide. The City participates in PLAN JPA with 28 other municipalities located in the San Francisco Bay Area and this allows each jurisdiction to pool their risk and liability and develop cost effective programs and coverage layers to mitigate and protect against those liabilities. Despite best efforts, costs have risen dramatically for the JPA the past several years and this is again indicative of the insurance market in general and not necessarily any Campbell related claims settled . It is unlikely that the City would be able to insure itself cheaper if it were to obtain insurance coverage on its own since the size of the JPA gives it significant purchasing power in the insurance market. The following table and chart provide a 5-year history of annual General Liability and Property insurance premiums as well as the proposed premium amount for FY 2026. As shown below, the City has seen a 275% or $1.22 million increase in General Liability and Property premium payments since FY 202 1; with only slight slowdown in growth anticipated in the near future:
Table 2 – Historical and Projected General Liability and Insurance Premiums 1 Packet Pg. 10
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A ctual A ctual A ctual A ctual A ctual Proposed
Coverag e F Y 2021 F Y 2022 F Y 2023 F Y 2024 F Y 2025 F Y 2026 G eneral Liability 581,736$ 814,430$ 880,200$ 1,110,923$ 1,400,692$ 1,461,074$ Propety 113,673$ 175,582$ 220,130$ 322,025$ 369,169$ 450,415$ T OT A L 695,409$ 990,012$ 1,100,330$ 1,432,948$ 1,769,861$ 1,911,489$ Annual Increase 294,603$ 110,318$ 332,618$ 336,913$ 141,628$ Cumulative Increase 294,603$ 404,921$ 737,539$ 1,074,452$ 1,216,080$ Chart 2 – Historical and Projected General Liability and Insurance Premiums • Increased annual payment of $455,800 (4.06%) to Santa Clara County Fire District (SCCFD) to pay for contractual fire services. Such increases are set by contractual formula each year (established July 1, 2018 and effective until June 30, 2028) and factor in the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), change in Firefighter/Engineer compensation, and change in Assessed Property Valuations within Campbell. Each carries a weight of 50%, 25%, and 25%, respectively, and the total fire services contract shall increase by no less than 2% and no more than 5% annually. The following table and chart provides a 5 -year history of annual contractual costs for Fire Services as well as the proposed cost for FY 2026. As shown below, the City has seen a 22.3% or $2.13 million increase in Fire Services contractual costs since FY 202 1. Despite these increases and pending further analysis , it is unlikely the City could obtain these services cheaper if it were to operate its own internal Fire Department . Although, s taff recommends performing a more detailed cost -benefit analysis at least one year prior to the expiration of the fire services contract on June 30, 2028:
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A ctual A ctual A ctual A ctual A ctual P roposed
F Y 2021 F Y 2022 F Y 2023 F Y 2024 F Y 2025 F Y 2026 F ire S ervices 9,556,560$ 9,867,228$ 10,343,732$ 10,860,918$ 11,226,931$ 11,682,745$ A nnual Increase 310,668$ 476,504$ 517,187$ 366,013$ 455,814$ Cumulative Increase 310,668$ 787,171$ 1,304,358$ 1,670,371$ 2,126,185$ Chart 3 – Historical and Projected Fire Services Contractual Costs Taken on their own, the three (3) significant expenditure increase areas detailed above coupled with sizeable sales taxes losses described contribute $1.64 million to the City’s projected General Fund operating deficit in FY 2026 and are largely outside the City’s control. Other factors contributing to the projected operating deficit in FY 2026 are again persistent inflation, rising utility costs and other contractual obligations, tariffs, economic uncertainty, and the legal challenge to Measure K.
Proposed Budget Correction Strategies
As the prior sections of this report detail, the City is being squeezed on both ends of the budget equation; with ongoing operational costs rising sharply and revenues necessary to support those costs dropping or remaining stagnant. Thus, staff proposes a number of short-term corrective strategies to ensure operational continuity in FY 202 6; pending the outcome of the Measure K litigation, which if positive, could provide the City with longer term fiscal stability.
Proposed Short-Term Corrective Strategies
In order to address the projected General Fund operating deficit of $3.17 million in FY 2026, staff requests Council input and direction on the proposed short-term corrective strategies detailed below:
• Temporary Hiring Freeze – While the City’s list of vacant positions can change quickly based on regular turnover, filling of positions, and employee departures or retirements, for budgeting purposes, staff has again assumed a full fiscal year 1 Packet Pg. 12
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of salary and benefit costs for 23 vacant positions equaling $4.17 million in FY 2026 ($2.50 million in the General Fund and $1.6 7 million in other City funds) .
Since salary and benefits costs are the City’s largest expenditure category, staff proposes a temporary hiring freeze for all vacant positions not currently under recruitment or pending a placement offer ; subject to City Manager discretion on critical positions that may have highly adverse operational, safety, fiscal, or other impacts to the City if not filled . Most would be frozen until July 1, 2026, but some are recommended to be filled sooner due to the nature of their role and the services they provide the City. Such a hiring freeze could save the City approximately $1.67 million in FY 2026 ( $1.19 million in the General Fund and $482,000 in other City funds).
This action will slow some Workplan initiatives and reduce operational capacity, but it is a fiscally prudent measure given the financial challenges the City faces.
Should additional funding be available within FY 2026, due to a positive outcome on Measure K litigation, unexpected increases in current City revenue sources, or unexpected decreases in planned City expenditures, the hiring freeze will be revisited. Should the Council agree to the concept of a temporary hiring freeze in FY 202 6, staff will return to Council at the June 4 Budget Introduction with an updated list of currently vacant positions, their full year costing, and estimated savings from a vacancy freeze. At that time, Council may also wish to adjust the length of a temporary hiring freeze based on operational needs, Council priorities, or saving necessary to bridge the budget gap in FY 2026 and beyond. • Limited to No Use of Temporary Staffing in FY 2026 – Due to previous hiring freezes, delayed recruitments, operational needs, and high -priority Workplan items, the City has utilized the services of temporary employees in various departments (Community Development, HR, and IT) that come from staffing agencies and other professional services firms. In FY 2025 alone, these costs are estimated to reach $605,000. Staff has proposed reducing this significantly in FY 2026, but still currently shows a preliminary budget of $262,000 for such temporary staff in FY 2026. Given the potential of a temporary hiring freeze for permanent staffing and the City’s ongoing fiscal constraints, limiting the use of temporary staffing in FY 2026 would be a consistent and appropriate action.
Again though, this action will also slow some Workplan initiatives and reduce operational capacity.
• Defer New Staffing Request – Consistent with the temporary hiring freeze, one cost saving measure could be to defer the request for a new limited-term Office Assistant to be split between HR and the City Clerk’s Office at a savings of $130,164. Such a deferral may result in a continued backlog of work, a slowdown of high -priority Workplan items, labor law compliance deficiencies, and an increase in risk exposure; especially given the potential vacancy freeze of the HR Analyst position.
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• Use Additional ARPA Interest Earnings to Extend Limited-Term Environmental Programs Specialist – As of the ARPA Utilization Update provided to City Council on October 15, 2024, the City had earned $383,767 in interest from its ARPA funds and appropriated all of it towards operational expenses such as the Limited-Term Environmental Programs Specialist. And as of March 31, 2025, the City has earned another $172,073 in interest from its ARPA funds. Thus, staff recommends using at least $69,375 of this to extend the Limited-Term Environmental Programs Specialist 6 months through at least June 30, 2026 and allow staff to complete the CAAP.
• Utilization of the City’s CalPERS Pension Reserve – Several fiscal years ago, when financial circumstances allowed it, the City wisely established a CalPERS P
ension Reserve with an initial deposit of $2.252 million. Given a significant spike in the required UAL payment to CalPERS in FY 2025, Council approved utilizing $1.252 million of the City’s Pension Reserve to offset these costs; thereby leaving a balance of $1.0 million . Consistent with last fiscal year’s actions and to offset both the $558,000 increase in required UAL payment for FY 2026 the $6.84 million in total UAL payments for FY 2026, Council could direct staff to utilize the remaining $1.0 million of the reserve and further bridge the General Fund operating deficit in FY 2026. While the draw down of any reserve is never ideal, staff recommends building up this reserve in the future should the City’s financial condition allow it (e.g., receiving a positive outcome on Measure K litigation). As such, one of staff’s proposed FY 2026 Workplan items is to again continue developing plans to pay down the City’s UAL and reduce overall pension costs over time. Part of that plan will include the development of a Council policy regarding the acceptable use of the City’s CalPERS Pension Reserve and how to build it up to an adequate level over time. • Potential Deferral of Some One-Time Requests – Enclosed as Attachment D are a number of one-time requests totaling $229,000 in FY 2026. Most of these are unavoidable costs and highly recommended by staff. However, as noted in the attachment, three (3) of the requests could potentially be deferred to a later fiscal year with savings of $119,000. $50,000 of this is already shown in potential temporary staffing reduction above and thus, the net savings in this item could be $69,000. While deferral may be possible, doing so may also have a negative impact on operations or slow Workplan objectives. • Potential Deferral of Some Recurring Requests – Enclosed as Attachment E are a number of recurring requests totaling $2.67 million. Some of these are costs that ar e paid out of the MIS Pool or Vehicle Pool Funds, but both funds receive a majority of their funding from the General Fund and any decrease in their costs means likely savings to the General Fund. Most of the items listed are also unavoidable costs and highly recommend by staff. However, as noted in the attachment, several could potentially be deferred to a later fiscal year with savings of $616,000. While deferral may also be possible, doing so may also have a negative impact on operations or slow Workplan objectives. 1 Packet Pg. 14
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In total, the preceding Short-Term Corrective Strategies equal $3.34 million and would be sufficient to fully balance the General Fund in FY 202 6; which currently shows a structural deficit of $3. 17 million. Direction provided by Council at the May 6 meeting though may increase or decrease the total savings coming from these short -term corrective measures. In addition to the above short-term measures to reduce expenditures, other options available to Council include:
• Issuing short to longer term debt , such as commercial paper or tax revenue anticipation notes (TRANs), to cover some or all of the FY 2026 projected operating deficit of $3.17 million. Should Measure K be resolved with a favorable outcome to the City, the debt could be repaid in full using accumulated Measure K proceeds collected since April 1, 2025. However, should Measure K be resolved with an unfavorable outcome to the City, the debt could be paid back immediately by using General Fund reserves or spread out over a longer repayment schedule (e.g., 10 years) to mitigate the immediate impact and risk to General Fund reserves. If Council wishes to pursue this approach, further information will be provided at the June 3 meeting regarding likely interest rates, annual payments, recommended length, and structure. Staff requests Council input and direction on this approach.
• Utilizing General Fund reserves to cover some or all of the FY 2026 projected operating deficit of $3. 17 million. As shown in the FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) presented to Council on March 18, 2025, General Fund Unassigned Reserves equaled $14.01 million as of the end of FY 2024 or 21.03% of the General Fund Operating Budget. Similar to their use during the pandemic, these reserves could be used as a short -term measure to balance the General Fund in FY 2026. If utilized though, staff recommends paying back the reserves in full with interest by accumulated Measure K funds should litigation be resolved with a favorable outcome to the City . However, should Measure K be resolved with an unfavorable outcome to the City, the reserves would be further depleted. If the full $3.62 million projected deficit in FY 2026 were funded by General Fund reserves, Unassigned Reserves would decrease to 16.29% and be below Government Finance Officer Association (GFOA) recommended best practice of 16.67%. If Council wishes to pursue this approach, it will be incorporated into the June 3 Budget Introduction materials. Staff requests Council input and direction on this approach.
2026 - 2030 Preliminary Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Enclosed as Attachment F is the 2026 - 2030 Preliminary Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) . This attachment provides a comprehensive Overview and Introduction of the Preliminary CIP, Financial Summaries, Funding Schedules, a list of FY 2026 Proposed Projects, Detailed Project Sheets for new projects, and an updated Unfunded Projects list. The attachment provides complete details for the Proposed CIP and staff will present them to Council during the May 6 Budget Study Session. Staff 1 Packet Pg. 15
FY 2026 Budget Study Session Page 14 of 14
requests Council input and direction on the Preliminary 202 6 - 2030 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) shown in Attachment G.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the May 6 Budget Study Session. Staff will use feedback received to further develop the FY 2026 Proposed Operating Budget and the 2026 – 2030 Proposed CIP. These budgets are scheduled to be formally introduced to Council on June 3, and considered for adoption on June 17. Complete fiscal impacts for both items will be shared with Council and the public on those dates , including an updated 7 -Year Forecast so that future fiscal impacts of current actions can be fully understood and considered before final action is taken by City Council.
Prepared by:
Will Fuentes, Finance Director
Approved by:
Brian Loventhal, City Manager
Attachment:
a. FY 2026 Adopted City Council Priorities
b. FY 2026 Preliminary Workplans
c. FY 2026 Preliminary General Fund Operating Budget
d. FY 2026 One-Time Requests
e. FY 2026 Recurring Requests
f. 2026 - 2030 Preliminary Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 1 Packet Pg. 16
FY 2026 Adopted City Council Priorities
Strategic
Objectives Council Priorities Comments by Council Members Land Use
Long-Term Land
Use Planning and
Housing
Councilmember Terry Hines
• Housing development assistance
• City Hall improvements
Councilmember Elliot Scozzola
• Tenant rights informational survey
• Housing commission
• Community Center Master Plan
• Responsible Construction Ordinance
Vice-Mayor Dan Furtado
• Hamilton Ave Precise Plan
• Preservation of City history, such as
Mills Act
Mayor Sergio Lopez
• Streamlining of CEQA
• Hamilton Avenue Precise Plan
• Transit Signal Priority
Shared Feedback
• Review of existing ordinances and
creation of new ordinances, such as
Beekeeping.
• Preparation for 2026 Mega Events,
such as World Cup, Super Bowl etc.
City Infrastructure
Vice-Mayor Dan Furtado
• Supported removing Measure O
priority
• Increased focus on City infrastructure
needs such as the Community Center
Councilmember Elliot Scozzola
• Replacement of Measure O priority
due to near completion of project(s)
and adding priority of “City
Infrastructure/Resiliency
Councilmember Terry Hines
• Leave Measure O priority for one more
year until projects are fully completed
Councilmember Anne Bybee
• Replace “Measure O priority” with
broader “City Infrastructure” priority
Shared Feedback
• Revise title from previous Council
priority of “Measure O” so as to
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Attachment: FY 2026 Adopted City Council Priorities (FY 2026 Budget Study Session) FY 2026 Adopted City Council Priorities
Strategic
Objectives Council Priorities Comments by Council Members more fully address citywide
infrastructure needs such as
street maintenance, Community
Center regularly scheduled
maintenance, and City Hall
maintenance
Financial Health
Financial Stability Councilmember Terry Hines
• Economic Development opportunities
for 2026 Mega Events such as World
Cup, Super Bowl, etc.
Councilmember Elliot Scozzola
• Investment policy review
Mayor Sergio Lopez
• Measure K funding
Vice-Mayor Dan Furtado
• Prioritize Economic Development and
supporting small businesses
Shared Feedback
• Review of City finances
Environment
Sustainability Vice-Mayor Dan Furtado
• Climate Action Plan
Community
Community Health
and Safety
Councilmember Terry Hines
• Road conditions
Councilmember Elliot Scozzola
• Pedestrian crossings – Campbell
Technology Park
Vice-Mayor Dan Furtado
• Fire station maintenance
• Weed abatement
• Increased focus on public relations
Mayor Sergio Lopez
• Deferred maintenance progress
• Traffic safety
Shared Feedback
• Emergency preparedness
• Hamilton Ave. Pedestrian bridge
crossing over Highway 17
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Attachment: FY 2026 Adopted City Council Priorities (FY 2026 Budget Study Session) FY 2026 Adopted City Council Priorities
Strategic
Objectives Council Priorities Comments by Council Members • Traffic and safety preparation for 2026
Mega Events, such as World Cup,
Super Bowl etc.
• Communications and public relations
expansion
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Attachment: FY 2026 Adopted City Council Priorities (FY 2026 Budget Study Session) FY 2026 Preliminary Workplans
City Manager
CM Administration
• Provide staff support for all City Council members [Operational Need] • Provide staff support for Legislative Subcommittee to c oordinate tracking of state legislation (that may impact City) with Legislative Subcommittee [Operational Need] • Provide staff support to the Civic Improvement Commission [Operational Need] • Coordinate, plan, and provide staff support for the State of the City event, All Hands Meetings, Volunteers’ Luncheon, Employee Holiday Luncheon [Operational Need] • Lead labor negotiations with CMEA, CPCEA, CPOA, Confidential, MGMT, and CARP for bargaining agreements expiring at end of FY 2025 and continue to provide guidance and support for other labor related issues arising outside of labor negotiations [Council Priority - Financial Stability]
• Work with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore and RTGR Law to provide guidance and support for complex employee related claims [Operational Need]
• Staff CALGOVEBA Board of Trustee meetings with Wagner Law Groups, NWPS, and Bernstein Financial Group [Operational Need]
• Support City Council initiatives through new and updated City Council Policies • Promote City Council initiatives through various forms of media [Operational Need] • Develop and publish a Request for Qualifications to support Temporary Staffing needs for City Departments [Operational Need]
• In coordination with Legal Services, Finance and outside counsel, provide overall guidance in the representation of the City in the Measure K litigation LEAD DEPARTMENT – CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE [Council Priority - Financial Stability]
Measure O
• Provide overall coordination of Measure O Police, Library, and related projects in collaboration with Public Works Department LEAD DEPARTMENTS – City Manager’s Office [Council Priority – City Infrastructure] • Provide support to the Measure O Citizens’ Oversight Committee [Council Priority – City Infrastructure]
Human Resources
• In collaboration with the Finance Department and Information Technology (IT) Division as well as other key stakeholders, complete the implementation, testing, and training for a new Human Resources Information and Payroll System LEAD DEPARTMENTS – HR and Finance [Council Priority – Financial Stability] • Continue recruitment and retention efforts to attract and retain City staff in budgeted positions [Operational Need]
• Coordinate and plan Benefits Fair and Volunteer Program for City staff [Operational Need]
• Work with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore on meet and confer items with CMEA, CPCEA, CPOA, Confidential, MGMT, and CARP [Operational Need]
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• Open and continue negotiations with CMEA, CPCEA, CPOA, Confidential, MGMT, and CARP for bargaining agreements expiring at the end of FY 2025 or the middle of FY 2026 [Council Priority – Financial Stability]
• Coordinate and implement City training for employee development to strengthen both technical and soft skills and encourage continued growth of staff [Operational Need] • Launch citywide mandatory training to cover essential topics such as Harassment Prevention, Ethics, Anti -bias, Workplace Violence , and Active Shooter Training [Operational Need]
• Review, update, and recommend personnel policies , practices, and forms to ensure they meet the needs of the City and are compliant with current legislation [Operational Need]
• Plan and implement an internal communications strategy for employee-related topics to create a consistent and helpful resource for staff to refer to [Operational Need] • In coordination with Community Development, e stablish a technical training plan for permit center and building inspection staff as required by state law LEAD DEPARTMENT – City Manager’s Office/HR [Operational Need] Information Technology
• In collaboration with the Finance Department and Human Resources (HR) Division as well as other key stakeholders, complete the implementation, testing, and training for a new Human Resources Information and Payroll System LEAD DEPARTMENTS – HR and Finance [Council Priority – Financial Stability] • Provide IT consultation regarding Measure O projects [Council Priority – City Infrastructure]
• Camera Deployments throughout the City in collaboration with the Police Department and Public Works [Operational Need]
• Work with the City Clerks Department to replace the Agenda Management Software and integrate with live streaming and TV broadcasting [Operational Need] • Setup Security Operation Center for the City to improve and strengthen security measures. [Operational Need]
• Replace 25% of antiquated desktop computers [Operational Need] • Upgrade the City’s data repository (Laserfiche) [Operational Need] • Continue public meeting recording and management [Operational Need] • Replace public meeting video and recording systems [Operational Need] • PD - Upgrades related to DOJ mandates (NIBRS) [Operational Need] Economic Development
• Begin Implementation of the City’s 2024 Economic Development Plan, including website improvements, creating a business guide, conducting outreach with brokers, and collaborating with the business stakeholders on upcoming events [Council Priority - Financial Stability]
• Begin work on potential branding and promotion of Dell / McGlincy area, including outreach and survey of existing businesses [Council Priority- Financial Stability] • Work to leverage regional “mega events” such as the Super Bowl and World Cup for the benefit of Campbell business community [Council Priority- Financial Stability]
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City Clerk's Office
• Carry-forward from prior years - Comprehensive review of citywide records; coordinating and implementing a revised records retention schedule and procedures [Operational Need]
• Implement, test, and train departments for new agenda management software [Operational Need]
Community Development
Administration
• In coordination with the Finance Department, City Council, key stakeholders, and outside consultants (as needed), develop funding strategies and options to support Housing Element programs LEAD DEPARTMENTS - Community Development and Finance [Council Priorities – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing and Financial Stability]
• Upgrade permit tracking system to create greater efficiencies and increase performance in permit processing including establishing and tracking metrics for permit processing and inspections [Operational Need]
• Complete scanning, indexing, and migration of all Department documents and records into Laserfiche [Operational Need]
• Explore and pilot Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools to support Department operations and improve Customer Service [Operational Need]
Policy Development
• Continue preparation of a Citywide Climate Action Plan [Council Priority – Sustainability]
• In coordination with the Public Works Department, start preparation of Hamilton Avenue Precise Plan [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
• Support the Recreation and Community Services and Public Works Departments to prepare a Citywide Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
• In coordination with the Public Works Department, start preparation of a Citywide Multimodal plan with bicycle and pedestrian improvements [Council Priority – Long- Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
• Complete updates to the City’s Multifamily Residential Development and Design Standards (MFDDS) – [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
• Complete updates to the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance and Mills Act Program [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
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Current Planning
• Create checklists and ordinance code updates for streamlining CEQA review of development projects consistent with the 2040 General Plan [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
• Implement annual code updates to comply with new state laws , address community issues (beekeeping), and implement permit streamlining to meet the city’s economic development goals. [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
Building
• In coordination with HR, e stablish a technical training plan for permit center and building inspection staff as required by state law LEAD DEPARTMENT – City Manager’s Office/HR [Operational Need]
• Complete integration of Code Enforcement with the Building Division processes to address violations [Operational Need]
Housing Assistance
• Implement BMR Housing program improvements as identified in Housing Program audit in association with Housing Element implementation [Council Priority – Long- Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
• Prepare Ordinances to implement State Laws (SB 10 & 684) addressing missing middle housing [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing] • Conduct outreach to increase community awareness of housing assistance programs available in Campbell, including resources to support development of ADU’s [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
• Pursue Pro-Housing Designation from State Housing and Community Development [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing] • Pursue programs and actions that preserve existing affordable housing units that will convert to market rate housing by 2026 [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
• Continue administration of homeless support programs including hotel voucher and safe park programs. Additionally, collaborate with the County and other West Valley cities in establishing temporary housing programs to support the West Valley unhoused population [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
• Begin initial work on establishing a potential Housing Commission [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
Finance
• In coordination with Legal Services, City Manager’s Office and outside counsel, provide support in the representation of the City in the Measure K litigation LEAD DEPARTMENT – CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE [Council Priority - Financial Stability]
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• In partnership with the City Council and all City departments, develop and implement plans on how to most effectively and efficiently utilize Measure K funding should the City receive a favorable outcome on recent litigation challenging the measure LEAD DEPARTMENTS – City Manager’s Office and Finance Department [Council Priority – Financial Stability]
• Analyze and update current Reserve Policies and develop new Reserve Policies (e.g., Infrastructure/Deferred Maintenance Reserve, Technology Reserve, Equipment and Vehicle Reserve, etc.) where necessary to ensure long-term fiscal stability; discussing with and receiving input from the Finance Subcommittee and the City Council as appropriate over the course of the development process [Council Priority – Financial Stability]
• Continue to develop strategies to systematically address Unfunded Pension Liabilities in the short- and long-term [Council Priority – Financial Stability] • Using results of completed facilities condition assessment, continue to collaborate with the Public Works and Recreation and Community Services Departments to prepare capital projects to address Citywide deferred maintenance issues in future Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) LEAD DEPARTMENT - Public Works [Council Priority – Financial Stability]
• In coordination with the Community Development Department, City Council, key stakeholders, and outside consultants (as needed), continue to develop funding strategies and options to support Housing Element programs LEAD DEPARTMENTS - Community Development and Finance [Council Priorities – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing and Financial Stability]
• Given Government Finance Officer Association (GFOA) best practices, develop and publish a Request for Proposal (RFP) for external audit services; recommending a preferred firm for Finance Subcommittee and Council consideration and then onboarding the chosen firm [Operational Need]
• In collaboration with the Human Resources and IT Departments, work to stabilize the NEOGOV HR and Payroll system to ensure that all installed modules are functioning properly and provide accurate and timely employee and City vendors payments. Also implement any remaining modules as needed and as staff bandwidth allows LEAD DEPARTMENT - Finance [Operational Need]
Legal Services
• Coordinate Measure K litigation with outside counsel [Council Priority – Financial Stability]
• Review Community Development Department’s updates to the City’s Multifamily Residential Development and Design Standards (MFDDS) – [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
• Review Community Development Department’s updates to the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance and Mills Act Program [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
• Work with Community Development and Public Works to finish update of Subdivision Ordinance [Council Priority - Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing] • Provide support on implementation of Measure O [Council Priority – City Infrastructure]
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• Assist City Clerk with revised records retention schedule and procedures [Operational Need]
• Assist Community Development with/review Citywide Climate Action Plan [Council Priority – Sustainability]
• Review Hamilton Avenue Precise Plan [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
• Review Community Development Department’s annual code updates to comply with new state laws and implement streamlining to meet the city’s economic development goals [Operational Need]
• Review Community Development Department ordinances to implement State Laws (SB 10 & 684) addressing missing middle housing [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
Police
• Implement new technologies including upgrades to existing Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, expansion of the Real Time Information Center (RTIC) and public safety/ALPR cameras , and Next Generation 911 [Council Priority – Community Health and Safety]
• Recruit and hire qualified candidates for vacancies and upcoming retirements [Council Priority – Community Health and Safety]
• Coordinate with Public Works on the completion and occupancy of the new police building, including decisions related to FF&E, public safety technology and IT infrastructure, and department-wide move-in planning to ensure operational readiness [Council Priority – City Infrastructure]
Public Works
Administration
• Manage Measure O capital projects in collaboration with City Manager’s Office ; overseeing construction contracts and associated project budgets LEAD DEPARTMENTS – City Manager’s Office [Council Priority – City Infrastructure] • Represent Campbell in long range regional transportation planning efforts - Envision Silicon Valley and Plan Bay Area 2050 process [Council Priority - Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
• Administer grant funds and associated reporting requirements [Council Priority – Financial Stability]
• Partner with Valley Water to execute a cost share agreement to repair the outfall at Los Gatos Creek at the County Park [Council Priority – Community Health & Safety]
Transportation Engineering
• Review and consider revisions to the City’s Traffic Calming Policy [Council Priority – Community Health and Safety]
• Manage, design, and implement traffic calming improvements [Council Priority – Community Health and Safety]
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• Manage, design, and implement bicycle and pedestrian enhancements and safety improvements [Council Priority - Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing] • Manage Safe Routes to School Maps Project [Council Priority – Community Health and Safety]
• Manage Hamilton Avenue/State Route 17 Bicycle Overcrossing Feasibility Study [Council Priority - Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing] • Manage Comprehensive Traffic Safety Action Plan Project [Council Priority – Community Health and Safety]
• Finalize recommendations and complete report for the Citywide Quinquennial (Five - Year) Speed Zone Surveys Project [Council Priority – Community Health and Safety] (Resources – Internal Staff Time)
• Support the Community Development Department in the preparation of the Citywide Multi-Modal Plan [Council Priority - Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing] • Support the Community Development Department in the preparation of the Campbell Climate Action and Adaptation Plan by providing transportation expertise [Council Priority – Sustainability]
• Apply for and manage grant funds as provided through VTA and other granting agencies [Council Priority – Financial Stability]
Engineering
• Implement the Annual Street Maintenance Program [Council Priority – Financial Stability]
• Manage construction of the Hamilton Avenue Resurfacing project [Operational Need] • Manage and implement all other approved Capital Improvement Projects [Operational Need]
• Continue update of City Standard Details and Technical Specifications for Public Works Construction [Operational Need]
• Review applications and issue permits for wireless facilities/small -cell wireless projects in the public right-of-way [Operational Need]
• Review encroachment permit applications and issue permits for construction within the public right-of-way [Operational Need]
• Perform field inspections of construction operations within the public right -of-way [Operational Need]
• Maintain streetlight inventory and assist with street lighting needs for projects [CIP Support]
• In coordination with the Recreation and Community Services Departments, prepare a Citywide Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
Land Development
• Review development proposals for compliance with the reissued Storm Water Municipal Regional Permit (MRP 3.0), including necessary updates to the Green Infrastructure Plan [Council Priority – Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing]
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• Review and approve land development projects for compliance with City policies adopted plans, and City standard plans and details, and identify associated improvements on public rights-of-way [Operational Need] • Support the Community Development Department in the preparation of the Hamilton Avenue Precise Plan / Public Improvement Plan [Operational Need] • Manage East Campbell Avenue Plan Line project [Operational Need] Maintenance
• Complete all approved Capital Improvement Projects for City facilities improvements including installation of new boiler for the Campbell Community Center Building A [Council Priority – Sustainability]
• Complete preventative maintenance work in Maintenance Zones 3&4, including the removal and replacement of displaced sidewalks, curb and gutter and structural tree trimming in the public right -of-way [Council Priority – Community Health and Safety]
• Complete installation of new Tesco Battery Backup Systems in all 43 signalized intersections [Council Priority – Community Health and Safety] • Implement water conservation strategies including turf and irrigation controller upgrades for the Community Center and sports fields [Council Priority – Sustainability]
• Support volunteer events such as Keep America Beautiful and Campbell Garage Sale [Operational Need]
• Manage vehicle and equipment purchases and leas ing agreements [Operational Need]
• Complete replacement of one diesel-powered heavy -duty trucks with gasoline powered vehicles to meet EPA Tier 4 motor requirements [Operational Need] • Complete asphalt repairs, seal coating, and striping for the Campbell Community Center Parking Lot [Operational Need]
• Complete Annual Crack Seal Project [Operational Need] • Complete installation of Calsense Irrigation Controllers for John D Morgan Park and Jack Fischer Park [Operational Need]
• Create a proposed schedule of repairs and replacements for City -owned assets as outlined in the City’s Asset Inventory Report [Council Priority – Financial Stability] Environmental
• Support the Community Development Department in the preparation of the Campbell Climate Action and Adaptation Plan by providing solid waste, stormwater, and water conservation expertise [Council Priority - Sustainability] • Coordinate and support efforts to implement the requirements of SB 1383 [Council Priority - Sustainability]
• Provide support to the Solid Waste Management Authority when implementing the new solid waste hauler agreement and associated requirements [Council Priority - Sustainability]
• Coordinate and support the Planning and Building Divisions with trash enclosure plan reviews, project waste management plans, and the implementation of the newly updated construction and demolition program [Council Priority - Sustainability]
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• Provide support to the West Valley Clean Water Authority when implementing the regional stormwater MRP 3.0 [Council Priority - Sustainability] • Coordinate and support the West Valley Clean Water Authority and Campbell Street Division with the installation of full trash capture devices for State Water Board compliance [Council Priority - Sustainability]
Measure O – City Manager’s Office
• Complete construction phase for both Police and Library buildings [Council Priority – City Infrastructure]
• Manage the construction contracts for both the Library and Police Building projects, including change order management and contract administration [Council Priority – City Infrastructure]
• Implement Civic Center site staging plan to accommodate City Hall customers and employee parking [Council Priority – City Infrastructure] • Provide support to the Citizens’ Oversight Committee [Council Priority – City Infrastructure]
• Provide Civic Center off -site improvements such as the gravel lot and surrounding sidewalks, pending available funding [Council Priority – City Infrastructure] Recreation and Community Services
Administration
• Develop a centralized repository of local events and volunteer -based recreational opportunities in collaboration with community organizations to enhance public access, engagement, and participation [Operational Need]
• Launch a Healthy Living Initiative focused on promoting nutrition education, encouraging active lifestyles and supporting overall community health through programs, workshops and events in partnership with other local groups [Operational Need]
• Implement and promote a city -wide Drug and Smoke Free Initiative through partnerships to create healthier, safer public park spaces and recreational environments [Operational Need]
• Identify potential partnerships to expand and diversify program offerings, enhance resources and better meet the evolving recreational and wellness needs of the community [Operational Need]
• Develop content for a historical reference exhibit for the new Campbell Library [Operational Need]
Museum
• Increase accessible searchable Museum collection records by 5% [Operational Need]
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Attachment: FY 2026 Preliminary Workplans (FY 2026 Budget Study Session) FY 2026 Preliminary General Fund Operating Budget - as of 05-06-25 REVENUES by Type FY 2024 Actuals FY 2025 Adopted FY 2025 Projected FY 2026 Prelim Annual Growth ($) Annual Growth (%) Annual Growth ($) Annual Growth (%) Property Tax 21,912,688$ 22,676,800$ 22,894,000$ 23,761,700$ 1,084,900$ 4.78% 867,700$ 3.79% Sales & Use Taxes 16,549,228$ 16,832,986$ 16,258,133$ 16,300,500$ (532,486)$ -3.16% 42,367$ 0.26% Other Taxes 8,991,899$ 6,837,860$ 6,888,060$ 7,055,100$ 217,240$ 3.18% 167,040$ 2.43% Licenses and Permits 3,344,255$ 6,494,216$ 7,191,416$ 6,813,086$ 318,870$ 4.91% (378,330)$ -5.26% Fines/Forfeits/Penalties 172,013$ 100,000$ 100,000$ 105,100$ 5,100$ 5.10% 5,100$ 5.10% Investments Income 1,156,980$ 1,130,000$ 1,130,000$ 1,163,900$ 33,900$ 3.00% 33,900$ 3.00% Intergovernmental Revenue 1,358,912$ 1,193,328$ 1,120,465$ 1,489,210$ 295,882$ 24.79% 368,745$ 32.91% Charges for Service 6,243,052$ 6,283,915$ 6,217,250$ 6,404,726$ 120,811$ 1.92% 187,476$ 3.02% Leases & Rentals 3,172,449$ 3,256,284$ 3,153,184$ 3,061,143$ (195,141)$ -5.99% (92,041)$ -2.92% Miscellaneous Revenues 166,659$ 174,749$ 300,322$ 199,649$ 24,900$ 14.25% (100,673)$ -33.52% Other Revenues 71,211$ 66,950$ 100,000$ 103,000$ 36,050$ 53.85% 3,000$ 3.00% OFS - Operating Transfers In 1,635,595$ 1,392,948$ 2,031,619$ 457,440$ (935,508)$ -67.16% (1,574,179)$ -77.48% OFS - Committed / Assigned Reserves 1,221,775$ 2,279,245$ 3,196,744$ 722,245$ (1,557,000)$ -68.31% (2,474,499)$ -77.41% TOTAL REVENUES 65,996,741$ 68,719,281$ 70,581,193$ 67,636,799$ (1,082,482)$ -1.58% (2,944,394)$ -4.17% EXPENDITURES by Type FY 2024 Actuals FY 2025 Adopted FY 2025 Projected FY 2026 Prelim Annual Growth ($) Annual Growth (%) Annual Growth ($) Annual Growth (%) Salaries 22,214,866$ 24,232,008$ 23,277,936$ 25,072,737$ 840,729$ 3.47% 1,794,801$ 7.71% Benefits 13,217,918$ 13,757,598$ 13,757,598$ 14,745,936$ 988,338$ 7.18% 988,337$ 7.18% Supplies & Services 23,582,014$ 24,438,401$ 26,757,944$ 25,115,078$ 676,677$ 2.77% (1,642,866)$ -6.14% Rents & Leases 1,693,453$ 1,672,829$ 1,693,453$ 1,672,837$ 8$ 0.00% (20,616)$ -1.22% Other Charges 555,554$ 567,900$ 567,900$ 412,700$ (155,200)$ -27.33% (155,200)$ -27.33% Capital Outlay 91,604$ 99,000$ 165,791$ 128,500$ 29,500$ 29.80% (37,291)$ -22.49% Operating Transfers Out 3,298,036$ 2,174,300$ 2,334,854$ 2,386,200$ 211,900$ 9.75% 51,346$ 2.20% Capital Transfers Out 1,300,370$ 1,777,245$ 2,025,716$ 1,272,245$ (505,000)$ -28.41% (753,471)$ -37.20% TOTAL EXPENDITURES 65,953,816$ 68,719,281$ 70,581,193$ 70,806,233$ 2,086,952$ 3.04% 225,040$ 0.32% EXPENDITURES by Department FY 2024 Actuals FY 2025 Adopted FY 2025 Projected FY 2026 Prelim Annual Growth ($) Annual Growth (%) Annual Growth ($) Annual Growth (%) City Council 382,888$ 369,643$ 369,643$ 404,825$ 35,182$ 9.52% 35,183$ 9.52% City Manager's Office 3,364,867$ 3,445,115$ 3,561,553$ 3,520,421$ 75,306$ 2.19% (41,132)$ -1.15% City Clerk's Office 507,738$ 814,446$ 830,546$ 693,259$ (121,187)$ -14.88% (137,288)$ -16.53% Recreation & Comm Srvcs 6,801,733$ 7,623,329$ 7,685,424$ 7,669,439$ 46,110$ 0.60% (15,985)$ -0.21% Finance 2,358,862$ 2,597,448$ 2,597,448$ 2,577,665$ (19,783)$ -0.76% (19,783)$ -0.76% Community Development 3,941,430$ 4,849,981$ 5,686,846$ 5,098,472$ 248,491$ 5.12% (588,375)$ -10.35% Legal Services 633,638$ 595,402$ 745,402$ 708,683$ 113,281$ 19.03% (36,719)$ -4.93% Police Department 22,749,510$ 23,310,587$ 23,617,126$ 24,627,477$ 1,316,890$ 5.65% 1,010,351$ 4.28% Fire Services 10,860,918$ 11,226,931$ 11,226,931$ 11,682,745$ 455,814$ 4.06% 455,814$ 4.06% Public Works 6,801,855$ 7,173,212$ 7,632,948$ 7,480,901$ 307,689$ 4.29% (152,047)$ -1.99% Non-Departmental (Other) 7,550,376$ 6,713,187$ 6,627,326$ 6,342,346$ (370,841)$ -5.52% (284,980)$ -4.30% TOTAL EXPENDITURES 65,953,816$ 68,719,281$ 70,581,193$ 70,806,233$ 2,086,952$ 3.04% 225,040$ 0.32% Revenues vs. Expenditures 42,925$ -$ -$ (3,169,434)$ Compared to FY 2025 ProjectedCompared to FY 2025 Adopted
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Attachment: FY 2026 Preliminary General Fund Operating Budget (FY 2026 Budget Study Session) Proposed New One-Time General Fund Expenditures in FY 2026 Greater than or Equal to $10,000
Short Description Department GL Account Amount Potential Deferral
Notes Council Priority
Sound Equipment for Q80 & M50 RCS 101.527.7429 10,000$ YES Updating aging sound equipment in CCC rooms Q80 and M50. City Infrastructure Misc. Office - Monitors and Equipment for CDD Staff CDD 101.550.7424 20,000$ YES FY 26 budget includes office supplies, paper, toner, for department of 20 staff plus potential upgrades needed for computers/workstations (est. 10 computers + 4 tablets) that have not been updated or replaced in over 6 years.
Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing
Initial CAAP implementation and Multimodal Outreach CDD 101.550.7424 15,000$ YES Initial implementation costs with ongoing administration of CAAP to be included in future budgets.
Sustainability
Webpage Enhancements CDD 101.550.7430 50,000$ YES Use of contractual staff to make CDD's website more service oriented and user friendly to its customers.
Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing
Additional Legal Services Legal Services 101.560.7430 100,000$ One-time increase of $100,000 for outside counsel in the case of Silicon Valley Taxpayers v. Campbell.
Financial Stability
Community Center Painting PW 101.780.7428 10,000$ Modifying the FY26 budget for this line item to ensure sufficient funding for the ongoing exterior painting needs of multiple buildings at the Campbell Community Center, as well as the rising contractor costs for those associated painting services.
City Infrastructure
Replace Carpet and Paint in L57 PW 101.780.7884 12,000$ YES Replaces worn and hazardous carpeting in CCC room L57 as well as paint. City Infrastructure Replace Carpet and Paint in K64 PW 101.780.7884 12,000$ YES Replaces worn and hazardous carpeting in CCC room K64 as well as paint. City Infrastructure TOTAL
Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing 70,000$
City Infrastructure 44,000$
Financial Stability 100,000$
Sustainability 15,000$
Community Health and Safety -$
Operational -$
TOTAL ONE-TIME REQUESTS 229,000$
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Attachment: FY 2026 One-Time Requests (FY 2026 Budget Study Session) Proposed New or Increased Recurring General Fund Expenditures in FY 2025 Greater than or Equal to $10,000
Short Description Department GL Account Amount New/Increase Potential Deferral
Notes Council Priority
Legislative Lobbying City Manager 101.510.7430 10,000$ New YES To advocate in the State Legislature for issues important to the City. Follows upon similar efforts to get enabling legislation approved that allow for Measure O to be placed on the November 2024 ballot.
Operational
Recreation Activities Brochure RCS 101.524.7427 10, 350$ Increase Increased costs to print and distribute recreation guides. Community Health and Safety Utilities at Community Center RCS 101.527.7420 31,075$ Increase Increased costs of gas, electric, sewer, and water utilities as the Community Center.
Operational
Contract for Theatre Management & Theatre Manager RCS 101.529.7430 12,755$ Increase Expected cost increases for Theatre Management Contract Operational Reimbursable Labor: Technical Staff RCS 101.529.7430 15,288$ Increase Expected cost increases for Technical Staff that is reimbursable through ticket sales.
Operational
Ongoing Operations: Rental Operation Manager RCS 101.529.7430 17, 640$ Increase Expected cost increases for Rental Operation Manager Operational Part-Time Staffing (Sports, Aquatics, Fitness) RCS 101.531.7002 88,890$ Increase Increase in part-time temporary staffing for fee based programs offset by revenue.
Community Health and Safety
Payment for Contract Class/Camp Instructors RCS 101.531.7432 44,900$ Increase Payment to all contracted sports orgs: Skyhawks, WCS, Futsal Kings, TDA, Ca Fencing Academy. Several contracts added camps/classes and increased fees.
Community Health and Safety
Insurance Premiums for General Liability and Property
Coverages
Non-Departmental 101.540.7433 141,628$ I ncrease PLAN JPA Preliminary Budget from 03-12-25 given current state of insurance market. Final premium numbers will be known late May or early June.
Financial Stability
Credit Card Transaction Fee (CH) Non-Departmental 101.540.7438 14, 000$ Increase Increased based on increased credit card usage offset by service fees charged on credit card transactions.
Operational
UAL Payment to CalPERS Non-Departmental Various 557,674$ Increase Increased CalPERS UAL payment for FY 2026; raising total annual amount to $6.84 million in FY 2026. Cost is spread across each department and fund based on pension tiers of employees charged to those departments and funds.
Financial Stability
Contract Staff Planning Services CDD 101.551.7430 50,000$ Increase YES Ongoing need for planning application reviews - max of 1,000 hours over FY 26; Partially offset by $45,000 decrease in Contractual Part-Time Permit Technician services
Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing
Citywide Mulitmodal Transportation Plan CDD 101.552.7430 76, 000$ Increase Grant funded project with expenditure increase offset by expected grant reimbursement revenue
Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing
Hamilton Avenue Precise Plan CDD 101.552.7430 225,000$ Increase Grant funded project with expenditure increase offset by expected grant reimbursement revenue
Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing
EECBG Grant Related Costs CDD 101.552.7430 11,540$ Increase Grant funded project with expenditure increase offset by expected grant reimbursement revenue
Sustainability
Office Supplies in PD Administration PD 101.601.7424 23,000$ Increase YES Increased costs for general offices supplies and to produce Year in Review Operational Crime Lab Fees PD 101.601.7430 45,305$ Increase Expected increase in contractual costs to County crime lab. Community Health and Safety Training Costs (Includes POST Training) PD 101.601.7437 20,000$ Increase Expected increase in training costs for current and new employees. Community Health and Safety Overtime - PD Communications PD 101.602.7003 30,000$ Increase YES Increase in overtime expenses due to vacancies and other operational factors.
Community Health and Safety
Drone Pilots PD 101.605.7002 150,000$ New YES Part-time staffing costs to operate City drones as part of drone as first responder program.
Community Health and Safety
Uniforms and Related Safety Gear PD 101.605.7423 11,600$ Increase Expected increase in uniform and related safety gear costs for current and new employees.
Community Health and Safety
Inform Camera System PD 101.605.7427 80,000$ New YES Ongoing annual costs for new Inform camera system installed at Civic Center and Community Center.
Community Health and Safety
DFR Supplies from Nightingale Security PD 101.605.7430 48,000$ New YES Drone as a First Responder (DFR) supplies Community Health and Safety Axon Add Ons PD 101.605.7430 45,000$ New YES Add ons to City's contract with Axon. Community Health and Safety Santa Clara County Fire Department (SCCFD) Service
Contract
FS 101.610.7432 455,814$ I ncrease Contractual cost increases for County Fire Services. Community Health and Safety Consultant Services PW 101.701.7430 15,000$ Increase YES Ad Hoc consultants for PW Administration staff and department wide p
rojects
Operational
Supplemental Land Development Engineering Services PW 101.740.7430 65,000$ Increase Corresponds to offsetting revenue increase for Eng & Subdiv Filing Fee (101.740.4722)
Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing
Custodial Supplies & Lights (All City Buildings) PW 101.780.7427 10,000$ Increase Adjusting the FY26 budget for this line item to accommodate the rising costs of custodial supplies and lighting fixtures used across all City buildings, which have increased by approximately 10% over the last year.
City Infrastructure
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Attachment: FY 2026 Recurring Requests (FY 2026 Budget Study Session) Proposed New or Increased Recurring General Fund Expenditures in FY 2025 Greater than or Equal to $10,000
Short Description Department GL Account Amount New/Increase Potential Deferral
Notes Council Priority
SERVICE AGREEMENTS: Fire Alarm System Annual Check (All City Buildings)
PW 101.780.7429 44,000$ Increase Adjusting the FY26 budget for this line item to account for substantial cost increases in contractor services for the mandatory annual testing of all fire alarm systems operating in the City’s buildings and structures.
City Infrastructure
SERVICE AGREEMENTS: Janitorial Services (Citywide)-
IMPEC
PW 101.780.7432 20,000$ Increase Reflects IMPEC's recent price increases. City Infrastructure SERVICE AGREEMENTS: HVAC Services (Citywide) –
Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI)
PW 101.780.7432 5,000$ I ncrease Service Agreement with Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) for Citywide HVAC services. The FY26 budget amount reflects ESI's recent price increases.
City Infrastructure
PW Heavy Equipment: 5-Year Lease (FY 25/26 - FY 29/30) Fleet 641.750.7884 40,000$ New YES Annual lease payment new PW heavy equipment acquisition. Will require added internal service fees or transfers from the General Fund to support if Vehicle Fund costs don't decrease elsewhere.
Operational
PW Heavy Equipment: 5-Year Lease (FY 24/25 – FY 28/29) Fleet 641.750.7884 20,000$ Increase YES Includes prior PW heavy equipment lease and the first year of payments associated with the financing plan for the purchase of new Terrex aerial lift (boom) truck as authorized by the City Council in October 2024 and as part of 5-year lease for PW Heavy Equipment. Will require added internal service fees or transfers from the General Fund to support if Vehicle Fund costs don't decrease elsewhere.
Operational
PW: 5-Year Lease (FY 25/26 – FY 29/30) Fleet 641.750.7884 30,000$ New YES Annual lease payment new PW vehicles acquisition. Will require added internal service fees or transfers from the General Fund to support if Vehicle Fund costs don't decrease elsewhere.
Operational
PD Vehicle Purchase: 5-Year Financing (FY 25/26 – FY 29/30) Fleet 641.750.7884 75,000$ New YES New line-item for the 5-year financing plan associated with the purchase of 3 PD Vehicles in FY 25/26, with a budgeted amount of $75,000 for FY26. Note:
FY25/26 represents "Year 1 of 5." Will require added internal service fees or transfers from the General Fund to support if Vehicle Fund costs don't decrease elsewhere.
Operational
SOFTWARE: Microsoft Azure Cloud Backup Services (IT) IT 647.547.7429 11,000$ Increase Increased annual licensing costs for Microsoft Azure cloud storage. Will require added internal service fees or transfers from the General Fund to support if IT Fund costs don't decrease elsewhere.
Operational
SOFTWARE: Microsoft Office 365 Annual Maintenance (IT) IT 647.547.7429 16,000$ Increase Increased annual licensing costs for Microsoft Office 365. Will require added internal service fees or transfers from the General Fund to support if IT Fund costs don't decrease elsewhere.
Operational
Net Increase of New Agenda Management Software IT 647.547.7429 13,513$ Increase Annual cost of new Escribe system ($25,300) less annual cost of to be discontinued MinuteTraq system ($11,787). Will require added internal service fees or transfers from the General Fund to support if IT Fund costs don't decrease elsewhere.
Operational
Rubrik Support IT 647.547.7429 43,541$ New Annual licensing costs for Rubrik cyber attack protection services not previously budgeted for. Will require added internal service fees or transfers from the General Fund to support if IT Fund costs don't decrease elsewhere.
Operational
Barracuda Network Monitoring IT 647.547.7429 28,159$ New Annual licensing costs for Barracuda network monitoring not budgeted for.
Will require added internal service fees or transfers from the General Fund to support if IT Fund costs don't decrease elsewhere.
Operational
LinxGIS Service & GIS System Maintenance IT 647.547.7430 10,000$ Increase Increased annual licensing costs for LinxGIS Service. Will require added internal service fees or transfers from the General Fund to support if IT Fund costs don't decrease elsewhere.
Operational
Provecta (Network Services) IT 647.547.7430 10,350$ New Annual licensing costs for Provecta network services not previously budgeted for. Will require added internal service fees or transfers from the General Fund to support if IT Fund costs don't decrease elsewhere.
Operational
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Attachment: FY 2026 Recurring Requests (FY 2026 Budget Study Session) Proposed New or Increased Recurring General Fund Expenditures in FY 2025 Greater than or Equal to $10,000
Short Description Department GL Account Amount New/Increase Potential Deferral
Notes Council Priority
TOTAL
Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing 416,000$
C
ity Infrastructure 79,000$
Financial Stability 699,302$
Sustainability 11,540$
Community Health and Safety 1,029,859$
Operational 436,321$
TOTAL RECURRING REQUESTS 2,672,022$
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Attachment: FY 2026 Recurring Requests (FY 2026 Budget Study Session) Capital Improvement Plan
This section of the budget contains the City's Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). It also provides speci c capital project details (including projected operating budget impacts) and a listing of carry forward projects.
In conjunction with the annual budget process, the City prepares a CIP that identi es anticipated project expenditures greater than $25,000 over a multi-year timeframe. The CIP provides the City with a strategic planning document that guides near- and medium-term expenditures for preservation of City infrastructure; major investments in existing or new facilities; and other asset maintenance and investment expenditures, including technology and communications systems. Projects shown in the rst year receive budgetary appropriations as part of the FY 2026 budget approval process.
Summary
As shown below, the Proposed 2026-2030 CIP contains 76 projects of which 13 are new, an additional 36 have appropriations within the ve-year plan, and 27 projects are carried over from prior years with no additional appropriations needed.
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Attachment: 2026 - 2030 Preliminary Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) (FY 2026 Budget Study Session)
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Attachment: 2026 - 2030 Preliminary Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) (FY 2026 Budget Study Session) Project Funding Sources
Revenue for project expenditures comes from a number of funding sources, both restricted and discretionary. The Proposed Five-Year CIP totals $102.6 million. Over 43% of the Proposed 2026-2030 CIP budget is for the Measure O – Civic Center Improvements project. This project is a nearly $63 million project funded by proceeds of general obligation bond sales, as authorized by voters in 2018, as well as various Federal, State and Local funding sources. Its current remaining balance is $44.6 million. Measure O funds are restricted funds whose expenditures are to be reviewed by an Oversight Committee appointed by the City Council.
The remaining $58 million in the 2026-2030 Proposed CIP budget comprises the following sources: Grant / Private funds which are restricted for speci c uses, such as a County VTA grant for the widening of the Hamilton Avenue Highway 17 Southbound Off-ramp, totaling $24.3 million (24%); Vehicle Impact Fees are contributing a total of $7.9 million (8%) towards annual street maintenance; Gas Tax (SB1) funds are providing an additional $8.5 million (8%) towards annual street maintenance work; Parkland Dedication fees to pay for improvement projects at various parks or recreational facilities are funding a total of $7.1 million (7%); Capital Improvement Plan Reserves (CIPR) are contributing $9.6 million (9%); and Construction Tax and Environmental Service Funds are providing $0.6 million (1%) of the total $100.9 million in the Adopted Five-year CIP.
The CIPR, which is part of the General Fund, is the City's most exible funding source and has historically been used for a wide range of project expenditures. By established City Policy, the CIPR receives a portion of available General Fund surplus at scal year-end. The availability of funds for the CIPR is dependent on actual expenditures and revenues in a given year. In years when revenues are strong or expenditures are lower than anticipated, CIPR increases. In years when revenues are lean and reserves are needed to balance the City's budget, the CIPR does not increase and adopted projects are required to be deferred or placed on the City's Unfunded Projects list.
The City projects an increase to CIPR of $550,000, $1,250,000, $1,500,000, $1,500,000, and $1,500,000 from FY 2026 through FY 2030.
Planning Commission Review
The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the Proposed CIP on May 27, 2025. During that meeting, the Commission will determine if the ve-year CIP is consistent with the City's General Plan and if the proposed projects in the CIP are to be either categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), or have been considered under previous project approvals.
Assumptions and Operating Budget Impacts
The 2026-2030 CIP is prepared in accordance with certain assumptions about funding constraints, operating budget implications, City priorities, and work plans as summarized below:
Project and equipment costs, where applicable, are based on department estimates. Cost estimates are based on current market and contract experience on similar projects, where available, or order of magnitude cost estimates for larger projects in the early phases of design. Projects managed by Public Works include "soft costs" such as staff costs for project management, design, inspection and administration, and consultant services as necessary.
Ongoing operating costs for annual maintenance and technical support, as well as any new revenues, are projected for each capital project and, as appropriate, are re ected in the operating budget. For the current capital plan, due to the nature of the projects included in the plan, most of the projects are not expected to have a signi cant operating budget impact. Existing work plans, ongoing programs and service level requirements were taken into consideration in project scheduling.
Project Selection Criteria
Criteria used in evaluating project requests include:
The project's relationship to the City's strategic goals and objectives The project's impact on the operating budget (if any)
The nature of the project in terms of preservation of City assets versus new construction or acquisition Available nancing
Consequences of not completing the project (e.g., public safety) Exhibits: