Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

Summary

This City Council agenda item is for the review and potential amendment of the final agenda for the January 13, 2026 meeting. It includes the possibility of adding new items, assigning specific times for agenda items, and reviewing notice requirements for waivers.

Citizen Impact

This item is procedural and does not directly impact residents as it pertains to the internal organization and scheduling of City Council meetings.

Confidence

high

Summary

This item presents "The Public Record" for December 4, 2025, through December 18, 2025, as filed by the City Clerk. It includes two notices from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

1. PG&E's Application for Wildfire Cost Recovery (A.25-11-001): PG&E seeks to recover approximately $1.59 billion for wildfire-related costs (2019 Kincade Fire, 2021 Dixie Fire) and $314 million for restoration/emergency response costs. If approved, this could lead to estimated monthly increases for non-CARE residential customers of $2.92 (1.4%) for wildfire costs and $0.85 (0.4%) for restoration costs, spread over 25 and 12 months respectively, starting in 2028 and 2027. Direct Access and Community Choice Aggregation customers may see a 1.9% and 0.9% increase for transmission and distribution services.

Citizen Impact

Residents may see increases in their monthly PG&E electric and gas bills due to wildfire cost recovery and restoration expenses. Specific impacts vary by customer type (residential, CARE, Direct Access, CCA) and usage, with estimated increases detailed in the notices.

Confidence

high

Summary

This item proposes to change the date of the City Council Study Session on the 2026-2027 Preliminary General Fund Forecast and Budget Priorities. The session, originally scheduled for January 23, 2026, is recommended to be moved to February 5, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This change is requested to allow more time for the Administration and City Council to prepare, given the Administration's analysis of softening economic conditions and anticipated larger-than-expected General Fund shortfall for 2026-2027.

Citizen Impact

This is a procedural date change for a budget study session. There is no direct impact on residents as it only adjusts the timing of a council discussion on future budget priorities.

Confidence

high

Summary

This item presents the proposed Work Plan for the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee for the period of January through June 2026. The plan outlines specific meeting dates and the topics to be discussed at each meeting. Key topics include annual reports on sustainable park maintenance, childcare policy opportunities, youth empowerment programs, code enforcement, library facilities, cleaning up neighborhoods, reducing unsheltered homelessness, the Youth Commission, and animal care services. The committee is scheduled to meet on February 12, April 9, and June 11, 2026.

Citizen Impact

Residents can stay informed about various city services and initiatives related to neighborhood quality, youth programs, housing, and public safety through the planned committee discussions and reports.

Confidence

high