Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Staff outlines FY2026–27 special-events calendar and modest budget increases; Independence Day remains largest line item
Summary
Community Services staff presented a 15-event citywide calendar and recommended modest budget increases for several cultural events while keeping the Independence Day program at $105,000; Lantern Festival remains largely partner-funded and the proposed bike event is currently unfunded.
Staff presented the proposed fiscal year 2026–27 citywide special-events schedule and budget to the commission, noting the list includes 15 citywide events most coordinated by the Community Services Department.
Matthew Morales Stevens said staff had tried to keep budgets largely consistent with recent years while recommending targeted increases where attendance and vendor costs have risen. Notable items:…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
