ITEM 4. 2
CITY OF LATHROP
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, ] UNE 12, 2023
7: 00 P. M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
MINUTES
PLEASE NOTE• There was no C/osed Session. The Reaular Meetino commended at 7:08, m.
1. PRELIMINARY
1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Dhaliwal called the meeting to order at 7: 08 p. m.
1. 2 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Dhaliwal; Vice Mayor Akinjo; and Councilmembers: Diallo, Lazard and TorresO' Callaghan.
Absent: None.
1. 3 INVOCATION - Pastor Nathaniel Camarena, Abundant Life Center Church, provided the invocation.
1. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Pastor Camarena led the pledge of allegiance.
1. 5 ANNOUNCEMENT( S) BY MAYOR / CITY MANAGER
City Manager Stephen Salvatore announced the appointment of Rick Caguiat to Community Development Director; announced the grant award from the California Public Utilities Commission for the City' s Broadband Infrastructure Master Plan Project to serve the Eastside of Lathrop; and grant award through the Urban Community Drought Relief Grant Program, administered by the Department of Water Resources, for the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project.
1. 6 INFORMATIONAL ITEM( S) - NONE
1. 7 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT( S) OF INTEREST
Councilmember Lazard declared conflict of interest with Items 4. 15,
4. 16 and 5. 1, due to her employment with Dell' Osso Farms.
Councilmember Diallo declared conflict of interest with Items 4. 15, 4. 16, and 5. 1, due to an agreement with the River Islands Development.
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2. PRESENTATIONS
2. 1 RECOGNITION OF LATHROP HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL GREG LELAND FOR 38 YEARS OF SERVICE AS A DEVOTED EDUCATOR AND SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATOR
Vice Mayor Akinjo, on behalf of the City Council, presented a certificate of recognition to outgoing Lathrop High School Principal Greg Leland for 38 years of service as a devoted educator and school administrator.
2. 2 RECOGNITION OF BENNIE GATTO FOR 34 YEARS OF EXCEPTIONAL
PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE CITY OF LATHROP COMMUNITY
Councilmember Lazard, on behalf of the City Council, presented a certificate of recognition to devoted longtime resident Bennie Gatto for 34 years of exceptional public service to the City of Lathrop community in the capacities of Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Planning Commissioner.
2. 3 PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 2023 AS PRIDE MONTH
Councilmember Torres- O' Callaghan on behalf of the City Council presented a proclamation declaring June 2023 as Pride Month.
2. 4 PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 19, 2023 AS CELEBRATION OF
JUNETEENTH NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY
Councilmember Diallo on behalf of the City Council presented a proclamation declaring June 19, 2023, as celebration of Juneteenth National Freedom Day.
2. 5 PRESENTATION REGARDING UTILITY PAYMENT LATE FEES AND WATER
SERVICE DISCONNECT/ RECONNECT FEES
Deputy Finance Director Thomas Hedegard provided the presentation, which included information related to utility payment late fees, water service disconnect / reconnect fees, resources available to the public, explanation of the funds collected through late fees and the Enterprise Fund, and a fee comparison between other nearby local jurisdictions. A question and answer period followed the presentation. City Attorney Salvador Navarrete, Finance Director Cari James, City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided additional information.
Christina Campoy- Laughlin ( zoom speaker) requested information related to the percentage of monthly late fees from recipients of the CARE Program. The City Council directed stafF to bring back an item for formal City Council action, including a rate study discussion.
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3. CITIZEN' S FORUM
City Clerk Teresa Vargas announced public comment email received from Christina Campoy- Laughlin regarding the school lunch backpack giveaway. Ms.
Campoy- Laughlin ( via zoom) elaborated on her request for information related to the school lunch backpack giveaway. Councilmember Torres- O' Callaghan provided additional information regarding the school program. Gavin Cline ( in person speaker), Legislative Representative for Congress Member John Duarte, provided an overview of various legislative updated and activities for California' s 13th District. Jim Hilson ( in person speaker) commented on the city' s sewer rates. Adriana Lopez ( in person speaker) commented on illegal parking and overall traffic enforcement on all traffic issues and violations.
Reynna Camarena ( in person speaker) commented on late fees for utility accounts, programs to assist low- income families, including seniors and veterans on fixed incomes.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Mayor Dhaliwal, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar, Items 4. 1 through 4. 13, by the following roll call vote, unless otherwise indicated:
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres- O' Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Akinjo ( Item 4. 2 only); Diallo ( Item 4. 2 only) Vice Mayor Akinjo and Councilmember Diallo abstained from voting on Item
4. 2, due to their absence during the May 8, 2023, Consolidated Meeting.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Akinjo, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council approved Item 4. 14 of the Consent Calendar, by the following roll call vote, unless otherwise indicated:
Ayes: Diallo, Lazard, Torres- O' Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Dhaliwal
Mayor Dhaliwa/ abstained from voting on Item 4. 14, due to his residence within the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 93- 1 ( Woodfield Park Maintenance Zone Area).
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4. 1 WAIVING OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Waived the reading in full of ordinances and resolutions on agenda and adopt by reading of title only, unless otherwise requested by the Mayor or a Councilmember.
4. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice Mayor Akinjo and Councilmember Diallo abstained from voting on Item 4. 2 due to their absence during the May 8, 2023, Consolidated Meeting.
Approved Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of April 10, 2023, and Consolidated Meeting of May 8, 2023.
4. 3 AWARD AGREEMENT TO THE MANTECA BULLETIN FOR PUBLICATION OF
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
Pulled by Councilmember Torres- O' Callaghan. A question and answer ensued. City Clerk Teresa Vargas provided additional information regarding potential bidders from nearby adjudicated newspapers.
Adopted Resolution 23- 5298 awarding an Agreement to the Manteca Bulletin for publication of legal advertisements for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
4. 4 AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO D. L. FALK CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT PROPERTY AND
EVIDENCE BUILDING ASSOCIATED WITH CIP GG 21- 13 CORPORATION
YARDIMPROVEMENTS
Adopted Resolution 23- 5299 awarding a Construction Contract to D. L.
Falk Construction, Inc. for the Lathrop Police Department Property and Evidence Building, associated with CIP GG 21- 13, Corporation Yard Improvements.
4. 5 AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO STOCKBRIDGE GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC. FOR SHILLING AVENUE BASIN PARK, CIP PK 22- 34 AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Pulled by Councilmember Diallo. A question and answer ensued. City Engineer Brad Taylor provided additional information regarding a design map for the park improvements.
Adopted Resolution 23- 5300 awarding a Construction Contract to Stockbridge General Contracting, Inc. for the Shilling Avenue Basin Park, CIP PK 22- 34, and approving budget amendment.
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4. 6 DECLARE END OF DROUGHT EMERGENCY AND DISCONTINUE LEVEL 2
WATER SHORTAGE RESPONSE ACTIONS OF THE CITY OF LATHROP
WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
Pulled by Councilmember Akinjo. A question and answer ensued. City Engineer Brad Taylor provided additional information regarding the end of the drought emergency and reverting to Level 1 response actions.
Adopted Resolution 23- 5301 declaring the end of the Drought Emergency and Discontinuation Level 2 Water Shortage Response Actions of the City of Lathrop Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
4. 7 AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF CALAPP GRANT FUND AWARD FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR THE HARDWARE, TRAINING, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLARAPP+
Pulled by Councilmember Akinjo. A question and answer ensued. City Engineer Brad Taylor provided additional information regarding the implementation and selection of the SolarAPP+.
Adopted Resolution 23- 5302 authorizing the acceptance of CaIAPP Grant Fund Award from the California Energy Commission for the hardware, training and implementation of SolarAPP+, for the Building Department.
4. 8 ACCEPT PUBLIC TMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY A. TEICHERT & SON, INC., DBA TEICHERT CONSTRUCTION FOR RECYCLED WATER RIVER DISCHARGE, CIP WW 20- 17
Adopted Resolution 23- 5303 accepting public improvements constructed by A. Teichert & Son, Inc., dba Teichert Construction, for Recycled Water River Discharge, CIP WW 20- 17, authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion, releasing of contract retention, and release of Performance and Payment Bonds.
4. 9 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR CITY STAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IAMC FALL FORUM IN SEPTEMBER 2023
Adopted Resolution 23- 5304 authorizing out of state travel for the Economic Development Administrator to attend and represent the City of Lathrop at the Industrial Asset Management Council' s Fall Forum, in Boise, Idaho, from September 7, 2023 through September 12, 2023.
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4. 10 APPROVE FACILITY FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM UNITED
BACARRENEOS OF AMERICA
Adopted Resolution 23- 5305 approving the Facility Fee Waiver Request from United Bacarreneos of America for a celebration of the Sister City relationship established April 15, 2003, and use of the Scott Brooks Gymnasium on July 22, 2023.
4. 11 APPROV AGREEMENT TO ADOPT ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MEETING
REQUIREMENTS OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH LATHROP
LAND, LLC FOR THE SOUTH LATHROP COMMERCE CENTER
Pulled by Councilmember Akinjo. A question and answer ensued. City Engineer Brad Taylor provided additional information regarding the conditions of the South Lathrop Developer Agreement.
Adopted Resolution 23- 5306 approving an Agreement to adopt alternative method of ineeting requirements of Section 7. 04. 7. 1 of the Development Agreement, with South Lathrop Land, LLC, for the South Lathrop Commerce Center.
4. 12 APPROVE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR
FEDERAL FUNDING TOWARD LOUISE AVENUE AND MCKINLEY AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, CIP PS 15- 02
Adopted Resolution 23- 5307 approving Program Supplement Agreement with Caltrans for federal funding towards Louise Avenue and McKinley Avenue Intersection Improvements, CIP PS 15- 02, and authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement.
4. 13 APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH TIM PAXIN' S PACIFIC EXCAVATION INC. DBA PACIFIC EXCAVATION FOR THE FIBER OPTIC
SPLICING AND TERMINATIONS INTO THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL NETWORK CABINETS, CIP PS 23- 01
Adopted Resolution 23- 5308 approving Contract Change Order No. 1 with Tim Paxin' s Pacific Excavation Inc, dba Pacific Excavation, for the fiber optic splicing and terminations into the traffic signal network cabinets, CIP PS 23- 01.
4. 14 APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER' S REPORT AND DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24 FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 93- 1
WOODFIELD PARK)
June 12, 2023 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 Mayor Dhaliwal abstained from voting on Item 4. 14, due to his residence within the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 93- 1 ( Woodfield Park Maintenance Zone Area).
Adopted Resolution 23- 5309 approving the Preliminary Engineer' s Report for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 93- 1 Woodfield Park) and declaring intention to levy annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2023- 24.
RIVER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT CONSENT ITEM(S)
Councilmember Lazard and Councilmember Diallo recused themselves prior to the vote of Items 4. 15, 4. 16 and 5. 1, due to declared conflict of interested as noted on Item 1. 7.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Akinjo, seconded by Councilmember TorresO' Callaghan, the City Council approved Items 4. 15 and 4. 16, by the following roll call vote, unless otherwise indicated:
Ayes: Akinjo, Torres- O' Callaghan and Dhaliwal
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Diallo and Lazard
4. 15 APPROVE QUITCLAIM DEED TO TRANSFER OPEN SPACE PARCEL ( APN 210- 590- 04) TO ISLAND RECLAMATION DISTRICT NO. 2062
Adopted Resolution 23- 5310 approving a Quitclaim Deed to transfer an open space ( APN 210- 590- 04) to Island Reclamation District No. 2062.
4. 16 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FROM RIVER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR VILLAGE " U", TRACTS 3989 AND 3990
Adopted Resolution 23- 5311 accepting public improvements from River Islands Development, LLC for Village U", Tracts 3989 and 3990.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
5. 1 PUBLIC HEARING ( PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO FORM COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2023- 1 ( RIVER ISLANDS PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES # 2)
Finance Director Cari James provided the presentation. A question and answer period followed. City Attorney Salvador Navarrete provided additional information. Mayor Dhaliwal opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Mayor Dhaliwal closed the public hearing.
June 12, 2023 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 On a motion by Mayor Dhaliwal, seconded by Councilmember TorresO' Callaghan, the City Council:
1. Held a public hearing; and
2. Adopted Resolution 23- 5312 of formation of the Community Facilities District 2023- 1 ( River Islands Public Services and Facilities # 2).
Ayes: Akinjo, Torres- O' Callaghan, and Dhaliwal
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Diallo and Lazard
On a motion by Mayor Dhaliwal, seconded by Councilmember TorresO' Callaghan, the City Council:
3. Adopted Resolution 23- 5313 calling Special Election for the Community Facilities District No. 2023- 1 ( River Islands Public Services and Facilities # 2).
Ayes: Akinjo, Torres- O' Callaghan, and Dhaliwal
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Diallo and Lazard
City Clerk Teresa Vargas opened the ballot and announced the results of the election.
On a motion by Mayor Dhaliwal, seconded by Councilmember TorresO' Callaghan, the City Council:
4. Adopted Resolution 23- 5314 Declaring Results of Special Election and Direct Recording of Notice of Special Tax Lien for the Community Facilities District No. 2023- 1 ( River Islands Public Services and Facilities # 2).
Ayes: Akinjo, Torres- O' Callaghan, and Dhaliwal
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Diallo and Lazard
On a motion by Mayor Dhaliwal, seconded by Councilmember TorresO' Callaghan, the City Council:
5. Introduced an ordinance levying special taxes within Community Facilities District No. - 3-- 2023- 1 ( River Islands Public Services and Facilities # 2).
June 12, 2023 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 Ayes: Akinjo, Torres- O' Callaghan, and Dhaliwal
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Diallo and Lazard
Councilmember Lazard and Councilmember Diallo returned to the dais following the vote on Item 5. 1.
5. 2 PUBLIC HEARING ( PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24 ASSESSMENTS FOR LATHROP INDUSTRIAL LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT; RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT; MOSSDALE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT; STORM DRAIN ZONE 1 AND 1A
Deputy Finance Director Thomas Hedegard provided the presentation.
A question and answer period followed. Finance Director Cari James provided additional information. Mayor Dhaliwal opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Mayor Dhaliwal closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Lazard, seconded by Mayor Dhaliwal, the City Council considered the following:
1. Held a public hearing; and
2. Adopted Resolution 23- 5315 amending and/ or approving the Final Engineer' s Report, and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the City of Lathrop Industrial Lighting Maintenance District for FY 2023- 24; maximum
assessment for Fiscal Year 2023- 24 not to exceed Zone A
8. 59; Zone B $ 43. 79; Zone C $ 8. 59; and proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Zone A $ 8. 59; Zone B
43. 79; Zone C $ 8. 59; and
3. Adopted Resolution 23- 5316 amending and/ or approving the Final Engineer' s Report, and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the City of Lathrop Residential Lighting Maintenance District for FY 2023- 24; maximum
assessment for Fiscal Year 2023- 24 not to exceed Zone A
49. 89; Zone B $ 53. 46; Zone C $ 35. 15; Zone D $ 65. 39; Zone E $ 68. 74; Zone F $ 39. 54; Zone G $ 9. 04, and proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Zone A $ 49. 89; Zone B
53. 46; Zone C $ 35. 15; Zone D $ 65. 39; Zone E $ 68. 74; Zone F $ 39. 54; Zone G $ 9. 04; and
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4. Adopted Resolution 23- 5317 amending and/ or approving the Final Engineer' s Report, and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Mossdale Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District for FY 2023- 24; maximum
assessment for Fiscal Year 2023- 24 not to exceed $ 310. 75 and proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2023- 24 310. 75; and
5. Adopted Resolution 23- 5318 amending and/ or approving the Final Engineer' s Report and ordering the levy and
collection of assessments for the Storm Drain Zone 1 and Zone 1A for Fiscal Year 2023- 24; proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2023- 24 for Storm Drain Zone 1 not to exceed 112. 52; and proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2023- 24 for Storm Drain Zone 1A not to exceed $ 199. 92.
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres- O' Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Vice Mayor Akinjo abstained from voting on Item 5.3, due to his residence within the Stonebridge Landscaping, Drainage, and Lighting Maintenance Districts.
5. 3 PUBLIC HEARING ( PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24 ASSESSMENTS FOR THE STONEBRIDGE LANDSCAPING
DISTRICT; AND THE STONEBRIDGE DRAINAGE & LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
Deputy Finance Director Thomas Hedegard provided the presentation.
A question and answer period followed. Mayor Dhaliwal opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Mayor Dhaliwal closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Lazard, seconded by Councilmember Diallo, the City Council considered the following:
1. Held a Public Hearing; and
2. Adopted Resolution 23- 5319 amending and/ or approving the Final Engineer' s Report and ordering the levy and
collection of assessments for the Stonebridge Landscaping District for FY 2023- 24; maximum assessment for Fiscal Year 2023- 24 not to exceed $ 507. 95, and proposed annual
assessment for Fiscal Year 2023- 24 is $ 426. 05; and
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3. Adopted Resolution 23- 5320 amending and/ or approving the Final Engineer' s Report and ordering the levy and
collection of assessments for the Stonebridge Drainage & Lighting District for FY 2023- 24; maximum assessment for Fiscal Year 2023- 24 not to exceed $ 507. 95, and proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2023- 24 is $ 315. 25.
Ayes: Diallo, Lazard, Torres- O' Callaghan, and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Akinjo ( due to his residence within the Stonebridge Landscaping, Drainage, and Lighting Maintenance
Districts)
Vice Mayor Akinjo returned to the dais following the vote of Item 5.3.
5. 4 PUBLIC HEARING ( PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
TO ADOPT THE CITY OF LATHROP BIENNIAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023- 2024 and 2024- 2025
Assistant City Manager Michael King provided the presentation. A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. Parks, Recreation, and Maintenance Services Director Todd Sebastian provided additional information regarding park designs. Mayor Dhaliwal opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Mayor Dhaliwal closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Lazard, seconded by Vice Mayor Akinjo, the City Council considered the following:
1. Held a Public Hearing; and
2. Adopted Resolution 23- 5321 City of Lathrop Biennial Capital Improvement Plan Budget for Fiscal Years 2023- 2024 and 2024- 2025.
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres- O' Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
6. 1 MAYOR DHALIWAL REFERRAL - Appointment of Two ( 2) of Members to the Planning Commission, with Term Ending June 30, 2027 Four ( 4) Applications Received / Two ( 2) Vacancies Available June 12, 2023 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 11 Mayor Dhaliwal made the following appointments:
Planning Commission Term Exuires
Ash Ralmilay June 30, 2027
Paul Camarena June 30, 2027
On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council approved the appointment made by Mayor Dhaliwal as noted above.
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres- O' Callaghan, and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. 2 MAYOR DHALIWAL REFERRAL - Appointment of One ( 1) Member to the Parks and Recreation Commission, with Term Ending June 30, 2026 One ( 1) Application Received / One ( 1) Vacancy Available Mayor Dhaliwal made the following appointment:
Parks & Rec Commission Term Expires
Marianne Hope Datoc June 30, 2026
On a motion by Councilmember Lazard, seconded by Councilmember Diallo, the City Council approved the appointment made by Mayor Dhaliwal as noted above.
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres- O' Callaghan, and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. 3 MAYOR DHALIWAL REFERRAL - Appointment of Three ( 3) Members to the Youth Advisory Commission, with Term Ending May 31, 2024 Five ( 5) Applications Received / Three ( 3) Vacancies Available Mayor Dhaliwal made the following appointments:
Youth Advisory Commission Term Expires
Kirat Sidhu ( appointed as voting member) May 31, 2024
Nishitha Kadiyala ( appointed as voting member) May 31, 2024 Erin Joy Payopay ( appointed as voting member) May 31, 2024 Faren Ahmadi ( appointed as non- voting member) May 31, 2024 Shreya Nand ( appointed as non- voting member) May 31, 2024 June 12, 2023 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 12 On a motion by Vice Mayor Akinjo, seconded by Councilmember TorresO' Callaghan, the City Council approved the appointment made by Mayor Dhaliwal as noted above.
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres- O' Callaghan, and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. 4 MAYOR DHALIWAL REFERRAL - Appointment of One ( 1) Representative to the San Joaquin County Commission on Aging with Term Ending June 30, 2026
One ( 1) Application Received / One ( 1) Vacancy Available Mayor Dhaliwal made the following appointment:
Commission on Aging Term Expires
Evonne Ince June 30, 2026
On a motion by Councilmember Torres- O' Callaghan, seconded by Mayor Dhaliwal, the City Council approved the appointment made by Mayor Dhaliwal as noted above.
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres- O' Callaghan, and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. 5 MAYOR DHALIWAL REFERRAL - Discussion on Historic Lathrop Beautification Options
Mayor Dhaliwal provided an overview. A question and answer period ensued. City Council consensus directed staff to agendize the matter to a future meeting.
6. 6 COUNCILMEMBER DIALLO REFERRAL: Discussion Regarding Artist No Longer Have To Pay $ 35 Fee For Business License As They Don' t Sell Anything
Councilmember Diallo provided an overview. A question and answer period ensued. Finance Director Cari James and City Attorney Salvador Navarrete provided additional information regarding business license requirements. City Council consensus directed stafF to waive the $ 35 license fee requirement for entertainment groups and bands at City events, and bring back an ordinance amendment at a future meeting to codify the changes.
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6. 7 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT( S)
Councilmember Diallo announced her appointment as a voting member of LAFCo. Vice Mayor Akinjo reported his attendance to a recent Central Valley Executive Committee; and urged the importance of attending and participation in local division events.
6. 8 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT( S)
Councilmembers thanked those in attendance. Councilmember Diallo expressed appreciation to Congress Member Duarte for hosting local constituent meeting; expressed appreciation for recent grant awards.
Councilmember Torres- O' Callaghan expressed concern with late- night door- to- door sales and illegal fireworks; and requested a response time update for police emergency calls and update on the safety drill training for Council, Commission and staff. Councilmembers congratulated the newly appointed Commissioners.
7. AD70URNMENT - There being no further business, Mayor Dhaliwal adjourned the meeting at 10: 27 p. m.
C
Teresa Vargas, MMC
Government Services Director
City Clerk
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