The discussions are part of the city's effort to finalize its more than $1.7 billion budget before a final vote next month.
Among the programs receiving broad support were youth violence prevention efforts, senior services, park maintenance workers, summer programs and public swimming pools.
Other councilmembers emphasized broader priorities they say should guide the city's spending decisions.
"My priorities are first and foremost protecting jobs," Councilmember Caity Maple added.
"If we cut cleanup activities, contracts that have neighborhoods and areas cleaned up, we're disadvantaging the economically challenged areas of our city more than any other part," Councilmember Roger Dickinson said.
"Youth violence is at an uptick. We need our school resource officers back, by the way. Natomas Unified pays for that," Councilmember Lisa Kaplan said.
"Where the costs are that continue to put pressure on the city — and that is on homelessness," Guerra said.
"We need to have the courage to eliminate vacancies from the police department. Ultimately, I will have to vote no on this budget," Councilmember Mai Vang said.
"If we do the hard thing now, make the cuts next year now, we will find ourselves in a better position tomorrow," Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum said.
Councilmembers noted Tuesday that resources remain limited despite widespread support for many city programs. Much of the discussion centered on preserving youth violence prevention funding after strong public advocacy from community groups and residents.
The Sacramento City Council is expected to continue budget deliberations before taking a final vote next month.
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