City Council 6.22.26 Regular Meeting

The City Council of San Carlos held a regular meeting on June 22, 2026, focusing extensively on budget and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the mid-cycle fiscal year 2026-2027 general fund appropriation budget, which involved transferring $5 million from the facilities and infrastructure reserve to the general capital fund. The council reviewed and approved capital fund mid-cycle budget adjustments totaling over $110 million in expenditures over five years, with significant funding sourced from grants, including projects like the Holly Street US 101 interchange and downtown renovation plans. The council also considered placing a half-cent local transaction and use tax measure on the November 2026 ballot, projected to generate approximately $6 million over 14 years to support city services and infrastructure. Additionally, the council approved memorandums of understanding and amended salary and benefit resolutions for city employee groups covering fiscal years 2026-2028. Public comments addressed concerns about tax impacts on small businesses and infrastructure priorities. Motions to approve budget adjustments, tax measure placement, and employee agreements were passed unanimously by the council members present.