Cambria board approves Cannon Engineering contract and budget amendment for Santa Rosa Creek streambank stabilization

The Cambria Community Services District Board of Directors voted April 9 to approve an agreement with Cannon Engineering for the Santa Rosa Creek Streambank Stabilization Project and to adopt Resolution 14-2026 amending the district’s fiscal year 2025–26 budget to fund the work. General Manager Matthew McElhenie introduced the item and said the recommendation had been amended on April 8 to include all request-for-proposal submissions to the District.

Utilities Department Manager Jim Green summarized technical and procurement details for the stabilization project; a representative from Estero Environmental, Bill Henry, also provided input during the discussion. Public commenter Christine Heinrichs submitted a written comment for the record and addressed the Board during the item.

Vice President Karen Dean moved to approve the agreement and adopt Resolution 14-2026; Director Debra Scott seconded the motion. The motion passed with four ayes (Harry Farmer, Karen Dean, Debra Scott and Michael Thomas); Director Tom Gray was absent. The Board authorized the General Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the District.

The approved action amends the current-year budget to cover the contract and related project expenses. The Board’s approval follows staff recommendations and the review of proposals; the minutes do not list the contract amount or a project schedule. The District indicated the item had been amended to include all submitted proposals but did not provide further funding detail in the minutes.

The Board returned the matter to staff for implementation as authorized; the minutes do not specify a construction start date or contractor mobilization timeline.