Jim Perry

Proposed Charter amendments

Any new Inspector General office could carry added city costs, though no figures were on the agenda.

City Sponsorship Program funding for nonprofit community events

$158,214 in city funds and in-kind services for the July-December 2026 cycle, with a possible increase under discussion.

Permanent collection growth

Digitization of fragile archival materials would require future conservation budget allocations.

Making the Board of Ethics independent via City Charter

No cost estimate yet — the changes would mainly restructure who oversees ethics enforcement, not add new spending.

Inspector General recruitment and Measure L oversight

The Inspector General position would add a new city salary and office, and it's meant to guard against waste or misuse of public money — though exact costs weren't discussed.

Public Benefits Energy Surcharge Fund spending plan

The amount of available surcharge fund reserves to be spent was not stated on the agenda.

Police-related $70 tow fee to contracted tow companies

The city would give up about $134,000 next fiscal year by dropping its $70 per-tow fee.

Legislation affecting utility affordability and PFAS

Fiscal Year 2026-2028 Biennial Budget

Closes a $27M year-one deficit; freezes 38 positions; relies on $9.56M of reserves and $862K in new fee revenue.

2027-2028 Legislative Platform Working Group

Park Department Budget Cuts and Deferred Maintenance

$2.7 million cut from the department budget, with Measure Z deferred maintenance dropping from $3.5 million to $2 million.

Budget Engagement Commission downsizing

No direct cost identified — this is about process and public participation, not spending decisions.

Citywide workforce vacancies and recruitment

Vacancy savings (e.g., $15.9 million projected in the general fund) can't be moved out of enterprise funds.

Measure Z drawdown and softening revenues

Measure Z is a quarter-cent sales tax that flows into the city's general fund.

Proposed Library Budget FY 2026/28

The budget proposal covers library spending for the next two fiscal years; specific figures were not provided.

State legislative changes affecting housing

Indirect — could speed housing approvals but raise questions about infrastructure and traffic costs.

Library Trust Fund Spending and Gift Donations

$8,709.99 in trust fund spending and $12,500 in community donations support the library's collections beyond the general budget.

FY 2026-27 Master Fees and Charges Schedule

Adds about $862,000 in revenue; individual fee increases of roughly 5.7% for most services.

City Attorney's Office performance review

Sets an annual salary of $372,624 for the City Attorney position.

Low-income utility program outreach and direct-install eligibility

About $10-11 million per year flows through the Public Benefits Fund.