San Diego

This document is a public guide prepared by San Diego's Independent Budget Analyst on December 3, 2025, designed to help residents understand the FY 2026 Adopted Budget and the city's budget process. The guide covers the adopted budget overview and highlights, explains how the city's operating and general funds work, describes the budget creation process and roles of key stakeholders, and provides resources including frequently asked questions and a glossary. No specific budget figures or policy decisions are detailed in this introductory portion; rather, it serves as an educational reference document for public transparency.

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On October 29, 2024, the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst released a public guide explaining San Diego's FY 2025 Adopted Budget and the city's budget process. The guide provides an overview of the budget at a glance, highlights of services, the General Fund and other funds, and detailed information on budget creation, roles, components, and monitoring procedures. The document serves as a comprehensive resource for citizens to understand how the city forecasts revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year.

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The Accessibility Advisory Board met on September 11, 2024, to conduct regular business including approving June 2024 meeting minutes and electing new leadership, with Victor Roosen selected as Chair and Patricia Sieglen-Perry as Vice Chair. The Board received an information update on the Public Right-of-Way Transition Plan Phase 1, a project funded by a $1,239,000 Caltrans state grant with an in-kind match of $261,000, and began organizing the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Committee with four members assigned to develop the budget proposal.

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The Clairemont Community Planning Group held a meeting on July 18, 2023, at the Cathy Hopper Clairemont Friendship Center, but a quorum was not established with only 5 of 10 members present. Public comment focused on concerns about a proposed development at 3417 Idlewild Way involving large homes and accessory dwelling units, with residents questioning environmental impacts, infrastructure planning, and preservation of canyon lands previously protected by a tax assessment. Committee members reported on local projects including the Mt Etna affordable housing project under construction, the operational "Beach Bug" shuttle service, an upcoming Aldi market opening on Balboa Avenue, and ongoing Pure Water construction in the UTC area.

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This was an agenda for the Old Town San Diego Community Planning Group's general monthly meeting held on July 13, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at the Whaley House Courtroom. The meeting included standard items such as approval of minutes, treasurer's report, upcoming board member elections, community updates, and committee reports, along with announcements from various local, state, and federal representatives. The next meeting was scheduled for August 10, 2022.

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This document provides administrative information about San Diego County Board of Supervisors meetings, including their schedule (Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at the County Administration Center) and two-session format—a General Legislative Session on Tuesday and a Land Use Legislative Session on Wednesday. The document outlines accessibility accommodations available to the public, including alternative format agendas, assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters, and Spanish language translation services (with additional languages available upon request with 72 hours' notice). It also includes meeting conduct guidelines and contact information for the Clerk of the Board office for requests or inquiries.

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The Housing Authority of the City of San Diego held a special meeting on February 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with public comment followed by a closed session; results of closed session actions were to be announced at 2:00 PM. The meeting was held at Council Chambers on the 12th floor of 202 C Street and offered both in-person and virtual participation via Zoom webinar. The agenda document provides procedural information regarding public participation, late-arriving materials availability, and accessibility accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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This is a public meeting agenda for the Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center planning group held on July 19, 2023, in San Diego's Barrio Logan community. The meeting included staff reports from multiple city, county, and federal agencies, an information presentation on Port of San Diego's health risk assessment for portside communities, discussion of a Barrio Logan Community Planning Group special election, and an action item regarding parking district expansion. The next meeting was scheduled for August 16, 2023, with Spanish interpretation available.

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The San Diego County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors launched an online document management system that allows public access to searchable Board of Supervisors records spanning from 1877 to present, including archived microfilm. The database includes Board agenda indexes, Minute Orders, Statements of Proceedings, Board Letters, and supporting documents, which users can search by various criteria such as keywords, dates, and document properties. The system is designed to improve public transparency and access to official county records through a user-friendly online interface.

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This document is a San Diego County Board of Supervisors webpage displaying a schedule of proceedings and meetings for 2026, including general legislative sessions, land use sessions, budget workshops, and meetings for related agencies such as the Fire Protection District, Sanitation District, and Housing Authority. The page provides information on how to access official recordings and board meeting materials through the Clerk of the Board office and indicates where residents can watch meetings live or view archives. No specific policy decisions or budget figures are detailed in this document.

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The City of San Diego provides information about accessing public records under the California Public Records Act (CPRA). The city maintains a Public Records Portal (NextRequest) that allows the public to submit requests, track their status, and search previously published documents online. Requests can be made anonymously, though the requester will need to monitor the portal for responses, and all submitted information, including requester details, is considered public record subject to inspection under state law.

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This is a revised City of San Diego Council agenda dated March 3, 2026, listing council members and providing procedural information for public participation. The document outlines how members of the public can participate in the meeting virtually via Zoom or by telephone, submit comments, and access late-arriving materials in compliance with California's Brown Act. No specific agenda items, budget figures, or policy decisions are detailed in this document, which serves primarily as a cover page with meeting logistics and accessibility information.

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This citizen's guide, created by San Diego's Office of the Independent Budget Analyst and updated in January 2022, explains the city's FY 2022 budget process and adopted budget. The document provides an overview of the municipal budget as a management and planning tool that forecasts revenues and expenditures, helping city officials prioritize objectives and determine how incoming funds will be allocated to operate and maintain the city. The guide includes sections on the General Fund, various revenue and expenditure categories, budget highlights, the budget creation process, and financial policies that guide budget decisions.

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The San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) presented its proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget of $595 million, designed to advance its mission of fostering social and economic stability for vulnerable populations through affordable housing, financial self-reliance opportunities, and homelessness solutions. The budget aligns with SDHC's strategic priorities, which include increasing and preserving housing solutions, supporting family self-sufficiency, investing in staff, advancing homelessness solutions, and promoting equity and inclusion. The agency emphasizes collaborative partnerships with government agencies, service providers, developers, and community organizations to maximize the impact of its limited funding resources.

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The City of San Diego's Fiscal Year 2022 Adopted Budget projects General Fund revenues of $1.74 billion, representing a $122.6 million (7.6 percent) increase from FY 2021. The four major revenue sources—property taxes, sales taxes, transient occupancy taxes, and franchise fees—account for 67 percent of General Fund revenues and are projected to increase 9.6 percent, primarily driven by accelerated economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The budget also includes $149.3 million in federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to address ongoing pandemic impacts, with these revenues supporting essential city services including police, fire, homeless services, libraries, and parks and recreation programs.

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The San Diego City Council held a regular meeting on March 2, 1971, with six of nine councilmen present. The Council approved previous meeting minutes, referred a communication regarding rezoning and sign regulations near Mission Bay Park to the Planning Commission for public hearings, and adopted Resolution 202013 to vacate portions of Genesee Avenue adjacent to Genesee Vista. Additionally, the Council introduced a proposed ordinance to amend building and building regulation sections of the San Diego Municipal Code, with discussion continuing from a prior February 16, 1971 meeting.

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