In a recent city council meeting, officials addressed several key agenda items, including a unanimous settlement authority granted in the Gallardo litigation during a closed session. The specifics of this settlement will be disclosed once finalized, with no other reportable actions taken during the closed session.

The council then moved to the consent calendar, which included routine items that were enacted without discussion. However, Council Member Chenow pulled two items for further consideration: item 7, concerning contracts for annual landscape maintenance services, and item 13, which pertains to proposed amendments to the purchasing policy.

For item 7, the council bifurcated the discussion to separately consider two contracts, allowing for the approval of the citywide contract first, which passed unanimously. The second contract, related to the landscape and lighting district, required recusal from several council members due to conflicts of interest, leading to a unique straw-drawing process to establish a quorum. Ultimately, the council was able to proceed with the vote, which also passed.

Regarding item 13, the council discussed updates to the purchasing policy amendments, originally requested by Mayor Pro Tem Gallagher. The council acknowledged the need for further exploration of this item, indicating ongoing interest in refining the city’s purchasing processes.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the council's commitment to transparency and procedural integrity while addressing routine and significant matters affecting the community.