Maria del Pilar Avalos

Budget Reduction Service Impacts

Up to $25,000 from the General Fund in FY 2026/27, half the prior funding level.

Potential impacts of the utility users' tax on parks funding

The UUT measure would raise revenue to help close the budget deficit that's driving patrol cuts and hiring freezes.

Reprogramming CDBG funds to streets and pickleball courts

Roughly $100,000 shifted away from park shade structures and demolition combined, with about $453,000 more directed to street improvements.

Microsoft Software Licensing Renewal

About $181,246 a year, roughly $544,000 over three years, from the IT Fund.

State minimum wage compliance for part-time and student workers

No new cost — the changes were already baked into the FY 2026/27 budget.

Public Works job reclassifications and salary savings

Net annual salary savings of about $165,352, with contractor costs covered by the savings.

November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election

The election is estimated to cost about $233,326, covered by the elections budget.

FY 2026-27 Municipal Budget

The presentation itself carries no direct cost to residents.

Procurement procedure overhaul (Chapter 1.54)

No direct dollar figure was attached, but the rules govern how the city spends money on contracts.

Statewide Community Infrastructure Program Participation Withdrawn

Labor contract extensions through December 2026

The extension itself carries no stated fiscal impact, but it keeps existing compensation terms in place for another six months.

Annual Fee Waiver Review FY 2025/26

Fee waivers cut into parks department revenue — waived amounts ranged from a few hundred dollars for club meetings to nearly $9,000 for county ballot retrieval.

Sale of City Property at 13050 Paramount Boulevard

Proceeds from a potential sale aren't public; the outcome could affect city finances.

$9.4 million budget deficit shapes hiring

Staff reductions and pink slips across multiple departments; discussion of a possible utility users tax to close the deficit.

Excess workers' compensation insurance renewal

Could lead to savings if a cheaper liability insurance provider is found; no immediate cost.

Sunset Clause Discussion

Disposition of 13050 Paramount Blvd. Property

A sale of city property could bring revenue in — or cost the city future land value — but the terms weren't made public.

Development Impact Fee Nexus Study

No immediate cost, but future fee updates could raise money for infrastructure from new development.

Elimination of Risk Manager Positions

Net annual savings of about $205,718 to the city's general funds.

City Manager Performance Evaluation

The outcome could affect the City Manager's contract and compensation.