Summary
The city's $410+ million budget balances by drawing down reserves amid declining sales tax and a $5.3 million loss of state vehicle license fee backfill. The city manager warned against repeating one-time fund use, and the ten-year forecast shows deficits ahead.
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Budget draws on one-time reserves and the pension trust; sales tax is down 8.6% from 2022-23 and the state withheld $5.3 million owed to the city.
Residents keep city services, including restored police officer positions and a proposed neighborhood response team.
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City Council/Successor Agency/Public Financing Agency Regular Meeting - Jun 8, 2026
The city's $410+ million budget balances by drawing down reserves amid declining sales tax and a $5.3 million loss of state vehicle license fee backfill. The city manager warned against repeating one-time fund use, and the ten-year forecast shows deficits ahead.
City Council/Successor Agency/Public Financing Agency Regular Meeting - Feb 23, 2026
Staff confirmed the city's books are in order and laid out the framework for next year's budget. The proposed FY 2026-27 budget arrives June 8, 2026.
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