# Regular City Council meeting 4/7/2026

The Lemon Grove City Council’s regular meeting on April 7, 2026, approved an emergency procurement authorization for storm-drain repairs near 3281 College Place. After a sinkhole and inspection findings indicated that roughly 200 feet of the existing 72-inch pipe was deteriorated, the council voted 5–0 to suspend competitive bidding and authorize emergency work, including replacement and abandonment of the compromised line. The estimated cost is approximately $1 million; staff said it expects to use existing funds and savings from the Westview Place, Davidson Avenue, and Haven Drive storm-drain projects, rather than request a new appropriation. The authorization permits work under a time-and-materials arrangement and allows engagement of construction management and inspection support; no contractor was named in the transcript.

Council also voted 5–0 to approve FY 2025–26 midyear budget adjustments. For Measure T, the forecast reduces revenue by about $965,000 and expenditures by about $325,000, a net $640,000 adjustment; approximately $3.1 million is expected to carry forward as encumbered project funding. The general-fund review included proposed operating adjustments, including $150,000 for fire-department unscheduled overtime. The council also adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Code by reference. No other contract award or competitive solicitation was approved; a public commenter suggested using an RFP to invite proposals for youth-engagement activities, but the council took no action on that suggestion.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** April 07, 2026

### Sources
- [Regular City Council meeting 4/7/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tPlNncgEp0) - City Of Trotwood