Council Meeting - July 14, 2026

The City of Gardena held a City Council meeting on July 14, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved a 4% cost of living adjustment for municipal employees under existing contractual agreements, with an estimated fiscal impact of approximately $689,212 for the general fund. They also authorized the city manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) to implement a local transaction and use tax (Measure GG), and adopted resolutions to allow city staff and consultants to examine sales and use tax records to monitor and audit tax revenues. Additionally, the council approved an amendment to the agreement with HDL, a tax consultant, for ongoing tax revenue monitoring and audit services at a cost of $3,600 annually plus contingency fees based on recovered revenue. The council also authorized a five-year contract extension with Phoenix for parking citation processing and handheld enforcement solutions, highlighting significant cost savings and service benefits. Lastly, the council introduced an ordinance amending stormwater and runoff pollution control regulations, which is exempt from environmental review. No public comments were made on procurement items, and motions for all procurement-related approvals passed unanimously with one member absent.