City Council Meeting Agenda
2026-2027 Preliminary General Fund
Forecast and Budget Priorities
Study Session
Thursday, February 5, 2026
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 East Santa Clara Street City Council Study Session Agenda Thursday, February 5, 2026 • Call to Order and Roll Call
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. - 2026-2027 Preliminary General Fund Forecast and Budget Priorities Study Session
Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 East Santa Clara Street
STUDY SESSION
Purpose: To provide preliminary General Fund forecast information; an overview of community priorities, information on Focus Areas, Core Services/Programs, and key organizational risks; potential budget balancing strategies; and foster a discussion among the City Council to understand shared budget priorities, trade-offs, and risks consideration in the development of the Mayor’s March Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Outcome: The City Council and the Administration will have provided clear and meaningful input that will directly inform the development of the Mayor’s March Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
1. Introduction and Opening Comments
2. 2026-2027 Preliminary Forecast Overview
3. Community Priorities
4. Focus Areas, Core Services/Programs, and Organizational Risks
5. Preliminary Budget Balancing Strategy Considerations
6. City Council Discussion on Budget Priorities
7. Next Steps and Closing
• Public Comment
Members of the public may comment on agendized items only at this Study Session.
There will be no Open Forum. Cal. Govt. Code §54954.3(a). • Adjournment