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City Council Regular Meeting
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Gardena Announces Diverse Summer Events Including Beach Transit, Workshops, and Block Party
The city announced several upcoming community events and programs. These include the Line G summer beach service, free summer fun at Freeman Park, the end of the Gardena Stamp Tour, a soccer watch party, a ministerial association luncheon, self-defense workshops, a dive-in movie, a summer community yard sale, and a National Night Out Summer Block Party with a back-to-school giveaway.
Gardena Extends Tax Audit Services with HDL to Cover Measure GG Revenue
The City Council approved an amendment to the agreement with Hinderliter De Lamas and Associates (HDL) to extend their tax audit and information services to include the new Measure GG transaction and use tax. HDL will provide monthly services for $300, with a 25% recovery rate for any discovered revenue, and will continue to provide quarterly sales tax analysis. This amendment is expected to generate significant revenue and has a fiscal impact of $3,600 per fiscal year from the general fund.
Gardena City Council Honors Commissioners and Appointees for Community Service
The City Council recognized several commissioners and appointees for their dedicated community service. Certificates of recognition were presented to individuals serving on the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission, and Gardena Rent Mediation Board. Several recipients expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve.
Gardena Authorizes Access to Sales Tax Data for Measure GG Revenue Management
The City Council adopted Resolution 6745, authorizing designated city staff and the city's tax consultant, Hinderliter De Lamas and Associates (HDL), to access and review sales tax reporting data. This authorization is necessary for monitoring, forecasting, auditing, and reconciling Measure GG tax revenues, while respecting the confidentiality of individual business data under California law.
Gardena Renews Parking Citation Processing Contract with Phoenix Group, Securing Significant Cost Savings
The City Council authorized a five-year contract renewal with Phoenix Group Information Systems for parking administrative and law enforcement processing services. The contract includes significant cost savings due to frozen pricing for 16 years, complimentary device replacements, waived support and database fees, and free software updates. The estimated cost savings over the contract term are approximately $64,800, with an estimated annual cost of $200,000 from the general fund, offset by revenues exceeding expenditures by approximately $1 million annually.
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