What: the proposed calendar for the FY2027-28 budget, tied for the first time to the newly adopted strategic plan (five goals, 14 priorities).
Key dates: first quarterly financial update in November; council budget requests due Jan 15 (limit of three per member, with a form asking for outcomes, cost and strategic plan link); two council retreats in February; public hearings in March/April and June; the manager's recommended budget in May with work sessions; adoption June 21.
Where it stands: council is asked to approve the schedule at its next meeting (Nov 2). Members said January 15 is tight for costing requests; staff offered help. One member will miss the May budget work sessions.
Also noted: a strategic plan dashboard is expected in early 2027 and progress updates twice a year; a citywide program evaluation is under way.