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This memorandum discusses the 2026-2027 Preliminary General Fund Forecast and Budget Priorities Study Session, providing supplemental materials for the City Council's discussion. It includes draft revisions to the City of San José Budget Principles and a glossary of budget programs. The Budget Principles have not been updated since 2008 and are proposed to be revised to address current budgetary challenges. The document outlines various principles regarding budget balance, use of resources, budget requests, reserves, debt issuance, employee compensation, capital projects, fees, grants, performance measures, and community engagement.
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The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
It includes supplemental materials for the 2026-2027 budget discussion.
Draft revisions to the City of San José Budget Principles are provided.
The Budget Principles have not been updated since 2008.
The revisions aim to address current budgetary challenges and incorporate best practices.
Attachment B contains a glossary of budget programs from the 2025-2026 Adopted Operating Budget.
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STUDY SESSION: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 2/5/26 FROM: Jim Shannon DATE: February 3, 2026 Date: 2/3/26 SUBJECT: 2026-2027 Preliminary General Fund Forecast and Budget Priorities Study Session – Supplemental Materials BACKGROUND In addition to the presentation, the Administration is providing the following supplemental materials to inform the City Council’s discussion during the 2026-2027 Preliminary General Fund Forecast and Budget Priorities Study Session: • Attachment A – Draft Revisions to the City of San José Budget Principles document; and • Attachment B – City of San José Budget Program Glossary. ANALYSIS City of San José Budget Principles The City of San José Budget Principles were originally approved by the City Council on March 18, 2008, as part of the Mayor’s March Budget Message for Fiscal Year 20082009 and were last revised on September 9, 2008. While a wide range of considerations go into the development of the City’s budget, these principles are meant to ensure a prudent, sustainable, comprehensive approach to balancing the budget each year. The City Council’s approval of the Mayor’s March Budget Message for Fiscal Year...
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This memorandum from Councilmember Ortiz discusses a proposed East San José Economic Revitalization Framework aimed at establishing a clear economic strategy for the area. It highlights the need for one-time consultant funding to support the framework's development, which is intended to guide economic investment and partnerships in East San José. The memorandum outlines the historical underinvestment in the community and the need for a coordinated approach to attract funding and support local economic growth.
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The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding the East San José Economic Revitalization Framework.
It proposes a framework to guide near and mid-term economic investment in East San José.
The framework aims to address historical underinvestment and economic disparities in the area.
It will identify priority economic focus areas, elevate cultural assets, align city departments, and provide an implementation roadmap.
Engagement with community stakeholders is emphasized to ensure the framework reflects local needs.
Preliminary cost estimates for consultant funding range from $75,000 to $125,000, with partial funding expected from philanthropic partners.
The anticipated timeline for completion of the framework is approximately four to six months.
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COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDA: FILE: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW Approved 2/5/2026 26-141 FROM: Councilmember Ortiz DATE: 1/30/2026 Date: 1/30/2026 SUBJECT: East San José Economic Revitalization Framework – Budget Priority Setting Information DISCUSSION: This Memorandum is provided to inform the City Council of a proposed East San José Economic Revitalization Framework and the need for one-time consultant funding to support its plan development. The proposed framework would establish a clear, place-based economic strategy for East San José, aligned with the City Council-approved two-year Economic Strategy Work Plan, and would help guide near and mid-term economic investment, programming, and partnerships in the area. BACKGROUND: East San José is one of San José’s most culturally significant and resilient communities, home to long-standing residents, small businesses, and institutions that contribute to the City’s social, cultural, and economic fabric. Despite these strengths, East San José has experienced decades of historic underinvestment, rooted in redlining and other disinvestment practices, resulting in persistent economic disparities. Research by...
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This memorandum from Councilmember Campos discusses budget-related requests regarding the Children and Youth Services Master Plan, as approved by the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee. It outlines several requests for the City Manager, including a report on funding status, identification of service gaps in underserved neighborhoods, options for sustaining the Master Plan, and updates on the Family, Friends, and Neighbors program.
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The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
It discusses budget-related requests approved by the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee on December 10, 2025.
Requests include a report on funding status for the Children and Youth Services Master Plan.
Identification of service gaps in priority underserved neighborhoods is requested.
Options for sustaining the Children and Youth Services Master Plan are to be prepared.
An update on the Family, Friends, and Neighbors program is requested for February 2026.
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COUNCIL AGENDA STUDY SESSION: 2/5/2026 FILE: 26-141 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Councilmember Campos SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: February 4, 2026 Approved Date: 2/04/2026 SUBJECT: Children and Youth Services Master Plan DISCUSSION I am submitting this informational memorandum to inform the Mayor and City Council of the budget-related requests included in the recommendations approved by Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE) on December 10, 2025, during the joint session with the County Children, Seniors, and Families Committee (CSFC). The recommendations included the following: 1. Request that the City Manager include in the Mid-Year Budget a report on the funding status (City, County, and other funding partners) of the Children and Youth Services Master Plan and initial recommendations on the funding needed to sustain and expand the pilot locations and policy work. The City Manager should determine if any programs or services are eligible for Medi-Cal reimbursement. 2. Request that the City Manager prepare a Manager’s Budget Addendum (MBA) that identifies the specific service gaps in priority underserved neighborhoods, including Hoffman-Via Monte,...
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The document outlines the agenda and preliminary forecasts for the 2026-2027 General Fund budget for the City Council Study Session. It discusses economic conditions affecting revenue growth, including stagnant job growth and high office vacancies. The preliminary revenue estimates total $1.5 billion, with property tax being the largest component. The document also highlights concerns regarding property tax collections, sales tax estimates, and ongoing general fund shortfalls. Additionally, it addresses community priorities and organizational risks, emphasizing the need for budget balancing strategies.
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The agenda includes an introduction, budget forecasts, community priorities, and public comments.
Economic conditions are unfavorable for revenue growth, with stagnant job growth and high office vacancies.
Preliminary revenue estimates for the General Fund total $1.5 billion, with property tax as the largest source.
Concerns about property tax collections and a potential shortfall of $55 to $65 million in the General Fund for 2026-2027.
Community priorities include addressing homelessness and housing affordability.
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City Council Study Session: 2026-2027 Preliminary General Fund Forecast and Budget Priorities February 5, 2026 Lee Wilcox, Assistant City Manager, City Manager’s Office Jim Shannon, Budget Director, City Manager’s Budget Office 00 Budget Priorities Study Session Today’s Agenda 1 Introduction and Opening Comments 2 2026-2027 Preliminary General Fund Forecast 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 8 Public Comment 1 2026-2027 Preliminary General Fund Forecast Economic Conditions Local economy is not conducive to revenue growth • • • • Job growth is stagnant Office vacancies remain high; commercial sector is relatively weak and weighing down property valuation Residential real estate prices and sales have slightly decreased; days on market have slightly increased Private development activity is up from last year, but not considered strong 2 2026-2027 Preliminary General Fund Forecast Preliminary Revenue Estimates Transfers and Reimbursements, $148,400,000 , 10% Other, $117,900,000 , 8% Property Tax,...
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The document outlines the STAY in San José framework proposed by the Race Equity Action Leadership (REAL) Coalition to guide the City’s budget decisions for FY 2026-27. It emphasizes the need for affordability in housing and childcare as central to addressing racial equity and economic disparities in San José. The framework includes strategies to resolve homelessness, prevent displacement, protect tenant rights, and ensure affordable childcare, while also advocating for community-based alternatives to policing and sustainable revenue strategies. The document stresses that budget choices are equity choices and calls for policies that support household stability and dignity.
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The STAY in San José framework aims to guide budget decisions for FY 2026-27.
Affordability in housing and childcare is identified as a top challenge for residents.
The framework includes strategies to prioritize deeply affordable permanent housing and prevent displacement.
It advocates for protecting tenant rights and ensuring affordable childcare options.
Community-based alternatives to policing are suggested to improve safety and reduce reliance on emergency systems.
The document emphasizes the importance of sustainable revenue strategies that reflect community priorities.
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STAY in San José: A Racial Equity Affordability Framework for FY 2026-27* The Race Equity Action Leadership (REAL) Coalition** offers the STAY in San José framework to guide the City’s FY 2026-27 budget decisions. Why Affordability Must Be Central San José residents have been consistent and clear: the cost of living—and housing affordability in particular—is the top challenge facing people who live here. Year after year, the City’s own resident surveys rank housing costs, rent, and overall affordability above nearly every other concern. These pressures are not evenly distributed. Rising housing costs, childcare expenses, and basic living costs are deepening income inequality, widening class divides, and reinforcing racial and economic segregation. Black, Latino, immigrant, and low-income households are more likely to be rent-burdened, overcrowded, displaced, or pushed out of the city altogether. Affordability challenges also fall disproportionately on people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ residents, older adults, and people with chronic health or behavioral health needs, many of whom face fixed or limited incomes, discrimination in housing and employment, and higher costs to access...