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Sunnyvale Council approves budget and utility rate hikes

SunnyvaleJun 17, 20264 min read

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City Council approved the 2026/27 budget with amendments, set water rates to rise 7.5%, wastewater rates 7%, and solid waste rates 3%, and kept the downtown parking district assessment in place. It also extended the temporary moratorium on new smoke shops for 10 months and 15 days, approved a contract for Serra Park renovation design work, and continued the city charter election item to June 23.

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Sunnyvale adopted its next budget and also approved higher utility rates for the coming fiscal year. For residents, that means higher bills for water, wastewater, and solid waste, while city services and spending will continue under the new budget. The Council also directed staff to hold a public meeting about a possible food cooperative and increased funding for Leadership Sunnyvale. In other action, the Council extended the pause on new smoke shops and moved the charter amendment election item to a later meeting.

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Adopted the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget, fee schedule, and appropriations limit, with amendments including a public meeting on a possible food cooperative and increased funding for Leadership Sunnyvale.
Approved 2026/27 utility rate increases of 7.5% for water, 7% for wastewater, and 3% for solid waste.
Extended the urgency interim ordinance creating a temporary moratorium on the establishment and operation of smoke shops for an additional 10 months and 15 days.
Approved the Downtown Parking Maintenance District annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
Approved a contract with Verde Design, Inc. for Serra Park renovation and enhancement design and construction support services, along with a budget modification.
Continued the city charter election item to the June 23, 2026 regular Council meeting.

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Jun 17, 2026, 12:00 AMOnline and Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086completed

Special Meeting: Closed Session-5 PM | Special Meeting: Study Session-6 PM | Regular Meeting-7 PM | Joint Meeting City Council & Sunnyvale Financing Authority-7 PM

Agenda

Public Participation and Access
5 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session)
Call to Order
Roll Call
Public Comment
Convene to Closed Session
Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representatives: Heather Ruiz, Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Sunnyvale Employees’ Association (SEA)/IFPTE Local 21 and Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Adjourn Special Meeting
6 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
Call to Order
Roll Call
Study Session
Community Equity Assessment Update
Adjourn Special Meeting
7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Disability Pride Month
Recognition of Charlie Olson
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2026
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026 (Budget Workshop)
Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager
As Required by Senate Bill 707, Approve Outreach Efforts to Groups that do not Traditionally Participate in Public Meetings; and Make a Determination that These Outreach Efforts are Reasonable as Required by California Government Code Section 54953.4(b)(3)(C)
Adopt a Resolution to Approve Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Proposed Projects List for the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 - Local Streets and Roads Funding Program
Award of a Contract to Verde Design, Inc. in the Amount of $1,283,158 for Design and Construction Support Services for the Serra Park Renovation and Enhancement Project and Approve Budget Modification No. 20 in the Amount of $424,439 (F25-436)
Approve Funding for Calendar Year 2026 Community Events and Neighborhood Grant Program (CENGP) Spring Cycle
Receive and File the City of Sunnyvale Investment Report for First Quarter 2026
Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Filing of an Application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2026/27 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Funding for the Following Combination of Projects: $75,000 for the Design Phase for California Avenue and Frances Street from Project No. 1 (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) and Curb Extensions), $100,000 for Project No. 3 (Design Phase of Mathilda Bike Lane Project), $50,000 for the Design Phase of Project No. 4 (Quick Build Projects to Implement ATP), and Bank the Remaining $79,947 for Future Use
Adopt a Resolution Amending the City’s Salary Resolution to (1) Update the Schedule of Pay to Increase Salaries for Pay Plan Category C (Public Safety Officers Association) and Pay Plan Category M (Public Safety Managers Association) Effective July 5, 2026, and (2) Make Clarifying Changes and Updates to Certain Provisions
Adopt Ordinance No. 3256-26 to Amend Title 10.16.120 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code (Use of Streets or Public Parking Facilities for Storage of Vehicles Prohibited) and to Add Section 10.16.180 (Rental of Vehicles for Human Habitation Prohibited) of Chapter 10.16 (Parking Regulations) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code
ADJOURNMENT TO JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY
7 P.M. (OR SOON THEREAFTER) JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY
Call to Order
Roll Call
Oral Communications
Consent Calendar
Approve Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
City Council Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget, Fee Schedule and Appropriations Limit, and Sunnyvale Financing Authority Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget
ADJOURN JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
Adopt Proposed Utility Rate Increases for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Rates for Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utilities for Service Provided to Customers Within and Outside City Boundaries; and Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption Pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273
Adoption of Three Resolutions Calling a General Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Sunnyvale on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Purpose of Submitting to City Voters Three Amendments to the City Charter; Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide General Election and Election Services from Santa Clara County; Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis; and Setting Priorities for Ballot Arguments
Adopt a Resolution to Approve the Final Engineer’s Report, Confirm the Assessment, and Levy and Collect an Annual Assessment for the Downtown Parking Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026/27
Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) to be Included in the UWMP and Find that These Actions are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Adopt an Ordinance Extending the Urgency Interim Ordinance Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment and Operation of 'Smoke Shops' for an Additional 10 Months, 15 Days
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Council
-City Manager
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
Board/Commission Meeting Minutes
Election Information for Candidates - November 3, 2026 Election
Council Advocacy Letters
ADJOURNMENT
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Language Access and Translation
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Accessibility/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
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Sunnyvale Council approves budget and utility rate hikes

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