Item 23 - Public Hearing - Ordinance to Adopt the FY 2026-27 Budget, Resolution Changes to the City’s Classification & Compensation Plan, Uniform Schedule of Misc Fees, 7-Year Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual Update

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Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Budget, Changes to the City's Classification and Compensation Plan, Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees, and the Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program June 2, 2026 Page 10 charges to flat-fee procedures in various cases, introduce deposit-based fees for expedited review, and implement tiered fee structures based on project size, roadway type, or service level. The proposed FY26-27 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule (Exhibit 5) identifies all assessed fees, as well as proposed new fees, deleted fees, and fees recommended for modification. If approved, all fee changes will take effect on July 1, 2026. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) As part of the annual budget development process, the City Council adopts a seven-year financial plan that serves as the City's long-range framework for capital investment, infrastructure maintenance, and strategic priorities. The proposed budget represents the first year of this multi-year spending plan and establishes the near-term appropriation of funds. The CIP identifies and prioritizes major infrastructure projects, including facility improvements, street and roadway enhancements, parks and recreation investments, and other long-term capital needs. These projects are programmed across the seven years based on available funding sources, project readiness, and alignment with City Council priorities and General Plan goals. In accordance with state law and local planning requirements, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed CIP and affirmed its consistency with the City's General Plan on April 27, 2026. A summary of the proposed CIP follows. Proposed Category Streets S 21.162.340 Traffic 2.94 1.200 City & Park Facilities M 85,000 1 The draft CIP was included in the May 19 budget agenda item on page 667 of Exhibit 1 and in the staff presentation on slide 17. After the May 19 meeting, the following CIP projects were added, increasing the proposed CIP budget by $1.95 million: • Cabrillo Park Restroom & General Site Improvements - $65OK • Alton Bike Trail Lights & Security Cameras - $6O0K • Streetlights at 18th & Jefferson - $35OK • Edna Park Shade Structure - $25OK • Streetlights at Harvey & Carol Cul de Sacs - $1O0K The proposed document, in full, is located in Exhibit 6.