City Council, March 17, 2026
Approves SB 79 Industrial Employment Hub Ordinance (Item 10.2), unanimous
What happened
San Jose City Council approved Mayor Mahan's March budget message for FY 2026-27, addressing a $56 million deficit while maintaining focus on public safety, homelessness reduction, housing production, and economic development.
- Jurisdiction
- San Jose, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 17, 2026
- Decisions
- 5 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 5
FY 2026-27 March Budget Message
Council approved Mayor Mahan's March budget message and reconciliation memo, which provides policy direction for the city manager to prepare the proposed budget. The message focuses on public safety, homelessness reduction, housing production, economic development, and fiscal discipline while addressing a $56 million projected deficit. Vote was 8-3 with council members Dwan, Candelis, and Campos voting no.
- City manager directed to explore opioid settlement funds for children/youth master plan (with paramedicine program taking precedence) and budget stabilization fund for children/youth master plan and rapid response network funding.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
San Jose City Council approved Mayor Mahan's March budget message for FY 2026-27, addressing a $56 million deficit while maintaining focus on public safety, homelessness reduction, housing production, and economic development.
Key Decisions (5)
FY 2026-27 March Budget Message
SB 79 Industrial Employment Hub Ordinance (Item 10.2)
Historic Resources Protection Under SB 79/AB 130 (Item 10.3)
Child Care Policy Opportunity Status Report (Item 3.4)
Consent Calendar
Zoning Changes (6)
Development Activity (4)
1 Branham Lane EIH Conversion
Residential
VTA Cerrone Site
Mixed-Use
VTA Santa Teresa Site
Mixed-Use
Working Families Housing Initiative
Residential
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
City facing 39% capacity gap for families needing childcare access,…
Commercial Demand
Downtown San Jose showing recovery momentum with events bringing hundreds…
Housing Demand
Nearly half of San Jose renters and homeowners spend more…
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