Council Meeting - July 28, 2026

The City of Gardina held a City Council meeting on July 28, 2026, which included routine proceedings such as roll call, the pledge of allegiance, invocation, and presentations from the Parks and Recreation Commission. Key procurement-related discussions focused on approving a contract change order for engineering staff augmentation services with DCCM Consultants, Inc. for an additional $124,800. This was necessary due to unexpected staffing shortages in the Public Works Engineering Division amid a record number of capital improvement projects (CIP) totaling approximately $72 million annually. The contract extension aims to maintain project continuity and compliance with funding requirements while recruitment for vacant engineering positions continues. The funding for this augmentation will come from various fiscal year 2026-27 CIP project budgets, including regional and state sources. Additionally, the council approved the reorganization of council assignments and appointments to outside positions, including designating delegates to the California Contract Cities Association. A directive was also issued to explore the use of AI tools to improve permitting and licensing processes, aiming to enhance efficiency without replacing staff. Other agenda items included updates on zoning amendments to be considered in future meetings and community announcements. The meeting concluded with adjournments in memory of notable community members.