Approval of the 2025-2026 Operating Budget and the 2025-2027 Biennial Capital Budget for the City of San José and Schedule of Fees and Charges. - NOT TO BE HEARD BEFORE 1:30 P.M.
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The document is the 2025-2026 Proposed Operating Budget prepared by the Office of the City Manager. It includes various sections such as the Mayor and City Council, City Manager's Budget Office Staff, awards received, budget message, and detailed attachments regarding fund strategies and city services. The document outlines the budget process, policies, and provides a comprehensive overview of the city's financial planning for the upcoming fiscal years.
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Prepared by the Office of the City Manager.
Includes a budget message from the City Manager.
Contains awards for budget excellence.
Features a detailed table of contents with various sections related to city services and financial policies.
Lists city departments and council appointees.
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2025-2026 Proposed Operating Budget Prepared by the Office of the City Manager May 2025 2025-2026 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET Prepared by the Office of the City Manager May 2025 Mayor Matt Mahan City Council District 1 District 2 District 3 Rosemary Kamei Pamela Campos Carl Salas District 4 District 5 District 6 David Cohen Peter Ortiz Michael Mulcahy District 7 District 8 District 9 Bien Doan Domingo Candelas Pam Foley District 10 George Casey 2025-2026 Proposed Operating Budget -2- Office of the City Manager City Manager Jennifer A. Maguire Assistant City Manager Leland Wilcox Budget Director Jim Shannon Assistant Budget Director Bonny Duong Deputy Budget Director Claudia Chang Assistant to City Managers Bryce Ball Jennifer Tell Selena Ubando William Yu Senior Budget Analysts Chris Petak Curtis Satake Jose Garcia Gomez Budget Analysts Christian Bernal Gabriel Orozco Silva Tresha Grant Isaac Li James Gold Ricardo Cisneros Budget Production Special Assistance Kate Handford Surya Upadhyayula (Information Technology) 2025-2026 Proposed Operating Budget -3- Kris Rath California Society of Municipal Finance Officers -4- 2025-2026 Proposed Operating Budget Certificate of Award...
The document outlines the 2025-2027 Proposed Biennial Capital Budget and the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program for the City of San José, prepared by the Office of the City Manager. It details the planning, scheduling, and budgeting of capital improvement projects over the next five years, emphasizing the need for infrastructure rehabilitation and expansion across various city services. The budget includes a comparison with the previous year's budget and highlights funding sources and anticipated expenditures.
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The document presents the 2025-2027 Proposed Biennial Capital Budget and the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.
It is prepared by the Office of the City Manager and aims to guide capital improvement projects over the next five years.
The budget reflects a 17.9% decrease from the previous year's adopted capital budget.
The total proposed CIP for 2026-2030 is $3.4 billion, a 14.2% decrease from the previous five-year plan.
The document discusses various funding sources for the capital programs, including taxes, fees, and contributions from other agencies.
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2025-2027 Proposed Biennial Capital Budget & 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program Prepared by the Office of the City Manager April 2025 2025-2027 PROPOSED BIENNIAL CAPITAL BUDGET & 2026-2030 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Prepared by the Office of the City Manager April 2025 Mayor Matt Mahan City Council District 1 District 2 District 3 Rosemary Kamei Pamela Campos Carl Salas District 4 District 5 District 6 David Cohen Peter Ortiz Michael Mulcahy District 7 District 8 District 9 Bien Doan Domingo Candelas Pam Foley District 10 George Casey 2025-2027 Proposed Biennial Capital Budget -2- Office of the City Manager City Manager Jennifer A. Maguire Assistant City Manager Leland Wilcox Budget Director Jim Shannon Assistant Budget Director Bonny Duong Deputy Budget Director Claudia Chang Assistant to City Managers Bryce Ball Jennifer Tell Selena Ubando William Yu Senior Budget Analysts Chris Petak Curtis Satake Jose Garcia Gomez Budget Analysts Christian Bernal Gabriel Orozco Silva Tresha Grant Isaac Li James Gold Ricardo Cisneros Budget Production Special Assistance Kate Handford Surya Upadhyayula (Information Technology) 2025-2027 Proposed Biennial Capital Budget -3- Kris Rath -4-...
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The 2025-2026 Proposed Fees and Charges Report outlines the fees and charges associated with the City’s General Fund and selected other funds. It is prepared by the Office of the City Manager and indicates projected revenues of approximately $147.5 million, with $54.1 million for the General Fund. The report highlights various departmental fee programs, their cost recovery rates, and proposed changes, including fee increases and decreases based on activity levels and cost adjustments. The report emphasizes the goal of achieving 100% cost recovery for most programs while considering equity impacts on communities.
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The report documents fees and charges for the City’s General Fund and selected other funds.
Projected revenue for 2025-2026 is approximately $147.5 million, with $54.1 million for the General Fund.
Major revenue sources include the Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department, Fire Department, and Public Works Department.
The overall cost recovery rate for Category I fees is 82.8%, an increase from the previous year.
Proposed fee changes include increases and decreases based on activity levels and costs.
Development-related fee activity is projected to decline in 2025-2026 due to various economic factors.
The report includes details on departmental fees, cost recovery rates, and staffing adjustments.
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This memorandum discusses the revision of the Police Department’s Card Room Regulatory Fee and the alignment of Title 16 with state gaming regulations. It recommends that the City Manager collaborate with casinos and the Police Department to amend Title 16 by removing municipal regulations that overlap with state regulations while retaining certain authorities and enforcement provisions. It also proposes reducing non-sworn positions in the gaming division and adjusting Card Room Regulatory Fees accordingly. The memorandum highlights the financial significance of local cardrooms to the city's budget and the need for fair regulation in light of past voter measures and state rulings.
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The memorandum is from Councilmembers Bien Doan, Pamela Campos, and George Casey.
It recommends amending Title 16 to remove duplicative regulations with state law.
It suggests reducing non-sworn positions in the gaming division and adjusting regulatory fees.
The local cardrooms contribute significantly to the city's General Fund.
Measure H, approved by voters, increased cardroom taxes but faced compliance issues with state law.
The proposed changes aim to streamline regulations and maintain public safety oversight.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL 06/10/2025 25-649 3.9 FROM: Councilmember Bien Doan Councilmember Pamela Campos Councilmember George Casey SUBJECT: See Below Approved SUBJECT: DATE: June 6, 2025 Date: Revision of the Police Department’s Card Room Regulatory Fee and Alignment of Title 16 with State Gaming Regulations RECOMMENDATION 1. Instruct the City Manager to work with the casinos and the Police Department to return in Fall 2025 with recommended amendments to Title 16 that remove municipal regulations already addressed by the California Gambling Control Commission and the State Attorney General’s Office, while retaining: a. The City Manager’s authority to issue registrations and regulations; b. Existing limits on the number of gaming tables; and c. Provisions enabling enforcement against illegal gaming. 2. Reduce 2.0 non-sworn positions in the division of gaming and coincide this with an equal reduction in Card Room Regulatory Fees charged to the casinos on an ongoing basis. a. Transfer the positions to other departments if possible. 3. Convene Bay 101 and Casino M8trix and for stakeholder engagement and to allocate a portion of the Card Room...
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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San Jose, approving the Operating Budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The budget was submitted by the City Manager on May 1, 2025, and public hearings were held regarding the proposal. The resolution indicates that the budget was modified by the City Council on June 10, 2025, and directs the City Manager to file the adopted budget with the City Clerk.
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Resolution No. is not specified.
The Proposed Operating Budget was submitted on May 1, 2025.
Public hearings were conducted for public input.
A public hearing was held on June 9, 2025.
The budget was approved for adoption on June 10, 2025.
The City Manager is directed to file the adopted budget with the City Clerk.
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NVF:KMM:CLS 5/28/2025 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE APPROVING FOR ADOPTION THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 WHEREAS, the Proposed Operating Budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 was submitted by the City Manager to the City Council on May 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, several hearings have been conducted where members of the public have had prior notice and an opportunity to appear and be heard regarding the Proposed Operating Budget for fiscal year 2025-2026; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on June 9, 2025, to consider the “Proposed 2025-2026 Operating Budget” as presented by the Mayor in his memorandum entitled “June Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2025-2026” and dated June 2, 2025; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE: SECTION 1. Pursuant to and in accordance with applicable provisions of the Charter of the City of San José, the “2025-2026 Operating Budget,” submitted by the City Manager to the City Council on May 1, 2025, as modified by the City Council on June 10, 2025, is hereby approved for adoption. SECTION 2. The City Manager is hereby directed to file the Adopted...
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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San Jose approving the Biennial Capital Budget for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The resolution references the submission of the Proposed Biennial Capital Budget by the City Manager on April 25, 2025, and notes that public hearings were conducted. The City Council held a public hearing on June 9, 2025, and the resolution indicates that the budget was modified and approved for adoption on June 10, 2025.
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The resolution is for the Biennial Capital Budget for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
The Proposed Biennial Capital Budget was submitted by the City Manager on April 25, 2025.
Public hearings were held regarding the Proposed Biennial Capital Budget.
A public hearing took place on June 9, 2025.
The budget was approved for adoption by the City Council on June 10, 2025.
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NVF:KMM:CLS 5/28/2025 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE APPROVING FOR ADOPTION THE BIENNIAL CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026 AND 2026-2027 WHEREAS, the Proposed Biennial Capital Budget for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 20262027 was submitted by the City Manager to the City Council on April 25, 2025; and WHEREAS, several hearings have been conducted where members of the public have had prior notice and an opportunity to appear and be heard regarding the Proposed Biennial Capital Budget for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on June 9, 2025, to consider the “2025-2027 Proposed Biennial Capital Budget,” as presented by the Mayor in his memorandum entitled “June Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2025-2026” and dated June 2, 2025; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE: SECTION 1. Pursuant to and in accordance with applicable provisions of the Charter of the City of San José, the “2025-2027 Biennial Capital Budget” submitted by the City Manager to the City Council on April 25, 2025, as modified by the City Council on June 10, 2025, is hereby...
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(a) Resolution - Five Year Capital Improvement Program
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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San Jose approving the Five Year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2026-2030. The program was submitted by the City Manager on April 25, 2025, and public hearings were held to allow community input. The City Council is set to adopt the program on June 10, 2025.
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Resolution No. is not specified.
The Five Year Capital Improvement Program covers fiscal years 2026-2030.
The program was submitted to the City Council on April 25, 2025.
Public hearings were conducted for community input.
A public hearing is scheduled for June 9, 2025.
The City Council will adopt the program on June 10, 2025.
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NVF:KMM:CLS 5/28/2025 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE APPROVING FOR ADOPTION THE FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-2030 WHEREAS, the Proposed Five Year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2026-2030 was submitted by the City Manager to the City Council on April 25, 2025; and WHEREAS, several hearings have been conducted where members of the public have had prior notice and an opportunity to appear and be heard regarding the Proposed Five Year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2026-2030 for the City of San José; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on June 9, 2025, to consider the “Proposed 2026-2030 Five Year Capital Improvement Program” as presented by the Mayor in his memorandum entitled “June Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2025-2026” and dated June 2, 2025; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE: SECTION 1. Pursuant to and in accordance with applicable provisions of the Charter of the City of San José, the “2026-2030 Five Year Capital Improvement Program” submitted by the City Manager to the City Council on April 25, 2025, as modified by...
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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San Jose, amending Resolution No. 72737 to establish various fees and charges effective July 1, 2025. It outlines a series of amendments to existing fees related to police department services, including fingerprinting, photographs, duplicate tapes, computerized services, and amusement device licenses, among others.
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The resolution amends Resolution No. 72737.
It establishes various fees and charges effective July 1, 2025.
Amendments include fees for fingerprinting, photographs, duplicate tapes, and computerized services.
Specific fees are listed for police recruit academy, amusement device licenses, and canvassers of periodicals permits.
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NVF:KMM:KMF 05/15/2025 RESOLUTION NO. ________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 72737 TO AMEND AND ESTABLISH VARIOUS FEES AND CHARGES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 WHEREAS, on June 14, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 72737 establishing the Schedule of Fees and Charges effective July 1, 2005; and WHEREAS, on December 13, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 73019 amending the Schedule of Fees and Charges to establish a Secondary Units Clearance Fee, effective December 13, 2005; and WHEREAS, on February 7, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 73056 amending the Schedule of Fees and Charges to establish an Off-Sale of Alcoholic Beverage Establishments Inspection Program Fee, effective February 7, 2006; and WHEREAS, on June 20, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 73242 to amend and establish various fees and charges effective July 1, 2006; and WHEREAS, on February 6, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 73637 amending the Schedule of Fees and Charges to increase the Lobbyist Delinquent Report Fee, effective February 6, 2007; and WHEREAS, on June 12, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No....
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This document is a draft ordinance from the City of San Jose that amends Chapter 4.80 of Title 4 of the San Jose Municipal Code. It establishes several new assessment district funds: the Evergreen Benefit Assessment District Fund, Evergreen Creek Assessment District Fund, Shea Homes Advance Assessment District Fund, Silicon Valley Bridge Assessment District Fund, Silver Creek Assessment District Fund, and Willow Glen Community Benefit Improvement District Fund. Each fund is created to manage and allocate funds received from cost-sharing agreements or property assessments for public improvements and enhanced services within their respective districts.
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Establishes new assessment district funds in the San Jose Municipal Code.
Funds are sourced from cost-sharing agreements or property assessments.
Funds are designated for public improvements and enhanced services.
The ordinance is subject to CEQA and has been determined not to constitute a project.
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NVF:KMM:KMF 05/20/2025 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AMENDING CHAPTER 4.80 OF TITLE 4 OF THE SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD NEW PARTS RELATED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EVERGREEN BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FUND, THE EVERGREEN CREEK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FUND, THE SHEA HOMES ADVANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FUND, THE SILICON VALLEY BRIDGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FUND, THE SILVER CREEK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FUND, AND THE WILLOW GLEN COMMUNITY BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions and requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, together with related State CEQA Guidelines and Title 21 of the San José Municipal Code (collectively, "CEQA"), the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement has determined that the provisions of this Ordinance do not constitute a project, under File No. PP17-010 (City Organizational & Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment) and File No. PP17-004 (Government funding mechanism or fiscal activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment); and WHEREAS, the City Council...
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On May 15, 2025, the Treatment Plant Advisory Committee (TPAC) reviewed two items: the Proposed 2025-2026 Operating & Maintenance Budget and the Proposed 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program for the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. TPAC recommended approval for both items, with voting results provided.
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TPAC reviewed the Proposed 2025-2026 Operating & Maintenance Budget.
TPAC recommended approval with a vote of 6 Ayes and 1 Nay.
TPAC reviewed the Proposed 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.
TPAC recommended approval with a vote of 5 Ayes and 2 Nays.
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SUPPLEMENTAL COUNCIL AGENDA: 6/10/25 FILE: 25-649 3.9 ITEM: SAN JOSE I SANTA CLARA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT TREATMENT PLANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 15, 2025 The Honorable Mayor and City Council City of San Jose 200 East Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95113 Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council: At its meeting on 15 May 2025, the Treatment Plant Advisory Committee (TPAC) reviewed this item: 5.A. Proposed 2025-2025 Operating & Maintenance Budget for RWF Staff Recommendation: TPAC approval of the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Proposed 2025-2026 Operating & Maintenance Budget. Action: On a motion made by Committee Member Domingo Candelas and a second by Vice Chair David Cohen, TPAC recommended approval of the item: Ayes-6 (Candelas, Cohen, Hardy, Pineda, Doyle, Montano) Nays - 1 (Furtado) Abstain - 0 Absent-0 Karen Hardy, Chair TREATMENT PLANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 700 LOS ESTEROS ROAD SAN JOSE, CA 95134 SUPPLEMENTAL COUNCIL AGENDA: 6/10/25 FILE: 25-649 3.9 ITEM: SAN JOSE I SANTA CLARA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT TREATMENT PLANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 15, 2025 The Honorable Mayor and City Council City of San Jose 200 East Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95113...
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Hilary Thorsen, a former Library and Education commissioner for District 6, submitted a written comment for Agenda Item 3.9. She urges the adoption of M.B.A. 14 to make the elimination of library late fees permanent, citing a 20% increase in library usage and its positive impact on literacy and public safety. Thorsen also advocates for Budget Document #45 to restore funding for the Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers Support Network, emphasizing the need for support for families and children in San Jose.
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Hilary Thorsen is a former Library and Education commissioner for District 6.
She urges the adoption of M.B.A. 14 to make the elimination of library late fees permanent.
Library usage has increased by 20% since late fees were temporarily eliminated.
Increased library usage is linked to higher literacy rates and public safety.
Thorsen advocates for Budget Document #45 to restore funding for caregiver support programs.
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Gh Outlook FW: Written Comment for Agenda Item 3.9 From City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Date Tue 6/10/2025 7:46 AM To Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> From: Hilary Thorsen] Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 6:40 AM To: City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Subject: Written Comment for Agenda Item 3.9 [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn more! Hello, | would like to submit this written comment for today's meeting--Agenda Item 3.9. My name is Hilary Thorsen. | am a former Library and Education commissioner for District 6 and am writing to urge you to adopt M.B.A. 14. The library has seen a 20% increase in usage since late fees were temporarily eliminated last year for all library users. This would make that permanent. Library usage is tied to literacy rates. There is a well-established link between low literacy, high school dropout rates and criminal behavior, so increased library usage means higher literacy rates and increased public safety. The revenue generated by the fines would be replaced by adding an eResources Collections Access Fee for people who live outside Santa Clara County. | would also urge you to adopt Budget...