MAY 6, 2026 | Planning Commission Special Meeting: 2026-27 Capital Budget & 2027-31 CIP

The City of San Jose Planning Commission held a special meeting on May 6, 2026, to review and discuss the proposed 2026-27 mid-biennial capital budget update and the 2027-31 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The presentation detailed a $3.3 billion five-year CIP, highlighting a $1.2 billion budget for 2026-27, which includes funding from various sources such as local user agencies, state and federal funds, general fund contributions, and financing proceeds. Key projects discussed included water pollution control, airport improvements, public safety facilities, and transportation infrastructure. Commissioners asked questions about project prioritization, funding accuracy, rebudgeting practices, and specific capital projects like sewer system upgrades and airport expansions. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote recommending the adoption of the proposed capital budget update and CIP, along with a memorandum to the City Council affirming consistency with the Envision San Jose 2040 General Plan.