CITY OF LATHROP
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2024
7: 00 P. M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
MINUTES
PLEASE NOTE: There was no Closed Session. The Regular Meeting commenced at 7: 01 P. M.
1. PRELIMINARY
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Dhaliwal called the meeting to order at 7: 01 p. m.
1. 2 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Dhaliwal; Vice Mayor Diallo; and Councilmembers: Akinjo and Torres -
O' Callaghan
Absent: Councilmember Lazard
1. 3 INVOCATION - Councilmember Akinjo provided the invocation.
1. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Akinjo led the pledge of allegiance.
1. 5 ANNOUNCEMENT( S) BY MAYOR / CITY MANAGER
City Engineer Brad Taylor announced a single lane road closure on River Islands Parkway. The one- way traffic control will be from Islander' sWay to Bradshaw' sCrossing, January 9, 2024, from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m.
1. 6 INFORMATIONAL ITEM( S) - None
1. 7 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT( S) OF INTEREST - None
2. PRESENTATIONS
2. 1 INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
Human Resources Director Juliana Burns introduced new employee Sarah Castro, Human Resources Analyst, in the Human Resources Department. Assistant City Manager Michael King introduced new employees Stephanie Rosillo- Sva, Administrative Assistant, Daniel January 8, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 Rosado, Maintenance Worker, and Jonah Sonner, Compliance Engineer in the Public Works Department. Parks and Recreation Director Todd Sebastian introduced new employees Adrian Magdaleno, Senior Recreation Leader, Pamela Parrish, Senior Recreation Leader, and Sydney Foster, Management Analyst in the Parks and Recreation Department. Interim Police Chief Stephen Sealy introduced new employees Mariah Walty, Animal Center Assistant, Angelina Moreno, Administrative Assistant, Carlos Lerma, Police Officer, Eloy Magana, Police Officer, Sunny Purewal, Police Officer, Myles Richter, Police Officer, Justin Sangster, Police Officer, and Joshua Simien, Police Officer in the Police Department.
2. QUARTERLY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION
Economic Development Administrator Shelley Burcham provided the presentation covering economic development activity from October 2023 to December 2023.
3. CITIZEN' SFORUM
Mansoor Fazel ( in person speaker) requested follow- up on his prior request regarding hookah lounge establishments. Angina Crittendon ( in person speaker) expressed concern regarding an incident that occurred on her property on December 23, 2023, in which police staff responded. Mark Elliott requested information regarding the review of the annual cannabis revenue report and impacts to the community.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Akinjo, seconded by Councilmember Torres - O' Callaghan, the City Council approved Items 4. 1 through 4. 11, by the following roll call vote, unless otherwise indicated:
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Torres - O' Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: Lazard
Abstain: None
City Clerk Teresa Vargas received a request to speak from Ernesto Rodriguez for Items 4., 4.6, 4. 11, and 5. When called, Mr. Rodriguez was unavailable to speak via zoom or in person.
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:
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4. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of October 9, 2023 and Regular Council Meeting of November 13, 2023.
4. 3 TREASURER' S REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2023
Approved Quarterly Treasurer' sReport for September 2023.
4. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 24- 453 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP UPDATING THE MILITARY
EQUIPMENT LIST FOR MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY NO. 706, FOR
THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT BY THE LATHROP POLICE
DEPARTMENT, IN COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7070-075, ASSEMBLY BILL 481
Waived full reading and adopted Ordinance 24- 453 amending Chapter
9. 20 titled " Military Equipment Use Policy", of title 9 " Public Peace and Welfare" of the Lathrop Municipal Code by amending Section 9. 20. 050 titled " Active Policies" to update existing military equipment list for Military Equipment Use Policy No. 706, by incorporating funding, acquisition, and use of new military equipment for the Lathrop Police Department, in compliance with California Government Code sections 7070-075, Assembly Bill ( Chieu).
4. 5 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 24- 454 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER
10. 24, SECTION 10. 24. 030 DESIGNATED NO PARKING AREAS OF THE
LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE
Waived full reading and adopted Ordinance 24- 454 amending Title 10, Chapter 10. 24, Section 10. 24. 030, designated no parking areas of the Lathrop Municipal Code.
4. 6 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL AUTHORIZING THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DIRECTOR TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND
PARK ASSOCIATION, REVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
SCHOOL IN WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA
Adopted Resolution 24- 5441 authorizing out of state travel for the Parks and Recreation Director to attend the National Recreation and Park Association, Revenue Development and Management School March 11-5, 2024, in Wheeling, West Virginia.
4. 7 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR ONE ISD ENGINEER TO ATTEND
THE CISCO LIVE CONFERENCE
January 8, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 Adopted Resolution 24- 5442 approving out of state travel for one ISD Engineer to attend the Cisco Live Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 2-6, 2024.
4. 8 APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF CALRECYCLE
INDIVIDUAL GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF LATHROP
IS ELIGIBLE FOR, FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE ADOPTED RESOLUTION, NO LATER THAN JANUARY 8, 2029
Adopted Resolution 24- 5443 authorizing submittal of individual grant applications with Cal Recycle for all grant programs for which the City of Lathrop is eligible for, five years from the date of the adopted Resolution, no later than January 8, 2029.
4. 9 APPROVE PROJECT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH LATHROP MOSSDALE INVESTORS, LP ASSOCIATED WITH CIP WW 20- 17, SURFACE WATER
DISCHARGE, AND APPROVE A QUITCLAIM DEED TO TRANSFER
OWNERSHIP OF REAL PROPERTY TO K. HOVNANIAN HOMES
Adopted Resolution 24- 5444 approving a project Funding Agreement with Lathrop Mossdale Investors, LP associated with CIP WW 20- 17, surface water discharge, and approve a Quitclaim Deed to transfer ownership of Real Property ( APN: 191-90- 32) to K. Hovnanian Homes.
4. 10 AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO BAGLEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
FOR THE FUELING FACILITY ASSOCIATED WITH CIP GG 21- 13
CORPORATION YARD IMPROVEMENTS
Adopted Resolution 24- 5445 awarding a Construction Contract to Bagley Enterprises, Inc. for the Fueling Facility associated with CIP GG 21- 13 Corporation Yard improvements.
4. 11 RATIFY THE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ICU TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR CIP GG 19- 07 CITYWIDE
SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS
Adopted Resolution 24- 5446 ratifying Service Agreement with ICU Technologies, Inc. and approve budget adjustment for CIP GG 19- 07 citywide surveillance systems.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
5. 1 PUBLIC HEARING ( PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPEED LIMITS IN THE CITY OF LATHROP, TITLE 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10. 08 SPEED LIMITS, SECTION 10. 08.30 SPEED LIMITS OF THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE January 8, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 City Engineer Brad Taylor provided the presentation, which included review of an Engineering and Traffic Survey required by the California Vehicle Code ( CVC) Sections 22357-2364 and 40800-0808 to establish legally enforceable speed limits for City roads, and the recommended amendments to Lathrop Municipal Code Section
10. 08.30, to establish speed limits for various street segments within the City of Lathrop. A question and answer ensued throughout the presentation. Mayor Dhaliwal opened the public hearing. Adriana Lopez zoom speaker) expressed concern with raising speed limits in residential areas. There were no other requests to speak. Mayor Dhaliwal closed the public hearing. The City Council discussions continued, upon consensus the City Council directed staff to bring back the matter to the next City Council Regular Meeting after additional surveying and evaluation of pedestrian traffic in the Stanford Crossing Area.
On a motion by Councilmember Torres -O' Callaghan, seconded by Vice Mayor Diallo, the City Council directed staff to continue Item 5. 1 to the Regular Meeting of February 12, 2024. Additionally, the City Council:
1. Held a public hearing; and
2. Continued the First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lathrop Amending Section
10. 08.30 "Speed Limits" of the Lathrop Municipal Code, to the Regular Meeting of February 12, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Torres -O' Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: Lazard
Abstain: None
5. 2 PUBLIC HEARING ( PUBLISHED NOTICE) ADOPTING VARIOUS
AMENDMENTS TO THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE ( LMC) TO
MODERNIZE, SIMPLIFY, AND STREAMLINE VARIOUS SECTIONS IN TITLE 5, BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS, TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY, TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, AND TITLE 17, ZONING ( TA -23- 139)
Community Development Director Rick Caguiat provided the Zoning Omnibus - Municipal Code Text Amendment presentation, which included a proposal to modify various sections of the Lathrop Municipal Code, proposed amendments were intended to integrate current City policies, Housing Element Program implementation, State law and best practices within the planning profession. A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. Mayor Dhaliwal opened the public hearing. Adriana Lopez ( zoom speaker) expressed concern with Title
17. 62 and not allowing additional garage spaces in new development January 8, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 areas, and insufficient on street parking in residential areas near arterial roads/ streets. There were no other speakers. Mayor Dhaliwal closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Akinjo, seconded by Mayor Dhaliwal, the City Council considered the following:
1. Held a public hearing; and
2. Held first reading and introduced an ordinance adopting various amendments to the Lathrop Municipal Code ( LMC) to modernize, simplify, and streamline various sections of Title 5, Business Licenses and Regulations, Title 8, Health and Safety, Title 15, Buildings and Construction, and Title 17, Zoning, by the following roll call vote.
The amendments include the following:
Chapter 5. 04 (Business Licenses Generally): Revise
and add language to exempt certain institutions and
organizations from obtaining a business license.
Chapter 8. 24 ( Property Nuisances and Dust
Control): Add language to clarify that a building or
structure with broken or missing windows or doors
constitute a hazardous condition and a prohibited
nuisance.
Chapter 8. 26 (Vacant and Abandoned Property):
Add language to clarify that commercial and
industrial properties are also subject to the vacant
and abandoned regulations.
Chapter 15. 56 (Floodplain Management): Clarify
that the City Engineer is the designated Floodplain
Administrator.
Chapter 17. 48 (I Industrial District): Add warehouse
as a permitted use in the Limited Industrial Zoning
District.
Chapter 17. 62 (Central Lathrop Zoning Districts):
Update the Residential Site Development Standards
Table to modify the off- street parking requirement
for dwellings with 5 or more bedrooms.
Chapter 17. 76 (Off -Street Parking and Loading):
Revise the language to clarify that the Community
Development Director may authorize the joint use of
parking facilities under certain conditions.
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Torres -O' Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: Lazard
Abstain: None
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5. 3 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF
CITIES CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE
Government Services Director and City Clerk Teresa Vargas provided the presentation. The City Council discussed the matter. On a motion by Mayor Dhaliwal, seconded by Councilmember Torres -O' Callaghan, the City Council adopted Resolution 24- 5447, approving Option 2 authorizing out of state travel for Vice Mayor Diallo and Councilmember Akinjo, to attend the 2024 National League of Cities Congressional City Conference to Washington D. C., from March 9 - 13, 2024, and approved the related budget amendment, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Torres -O' Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: Lazard
Abstain: None
5. 4 REVIEW AND CONSIDER DESIGN ALTERNATIVES FOR HISTORIC LATHROP BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT, CIP GG 24-3
Assistant City Manager Michael King provided the presentation, which included various design options for a water fountain and gateway arches on 5th Street, associated with Historic Lathrop Beautification Project, CIP GG 24-3. A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. Benjamin Jex ( soom speaker) expressed interest in incorporating the planting of additional trees throughout the city into the project.
On a motion by Mayor Dhaliwal, seconded by Vice Mayor Diallo, the City Council approved Alternative Option 4(A) with decorative lights for the water fountain at a basin park, and Alternative Option A, a truss arch for the Lathrop Gateway Conceptual Design, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Torres -O' Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: Lazard
Abstain: None
6. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
6. 1 COUNCILMEMBERTORRES- O' CALLAGHAN REFERRAL- Discuss Potential Local Housing Assistance Program for Sworn City of Lathrop Police Department and Lathrop LMFD Employees
January 8, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 Councilmember Torres -O' Callaghan provided an overview of her referral. A question and answer period followed. City Attorney Salvador Navarrete, Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard and Police Chief Sealy responded to additional questions of the City Council. Adrianna Lopez ( zoom speaker) spoke in support of the referral. The City Council directed staff to bring back the matter for future discussion and formal action.
6. 2 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT( S) - None
6. 3 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT( S)
Councilmember Akinjo thanked those in attendance, wished everyone a Happy New Year. Councilmember Torres -O' Callaghan wished students a happy return to school. Vice Mayor Diallo expressed her appreciation and condolences to the Laughlin Family for the loss of Community Member Christina Laughlin. Vice Mayor Diallo requested the City Council to approve installation of a memorial bench and tree at Crescent Park honoring Christina Laughlin. Mayor Dhaliwal expressed similar sentiments and expressed his condolences to the Laughlin Family. The Council expressed consensus and support for the memorial bench and tree proposal by Vice Mayor Diallo.
7. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mayor Dhaliwal adjourned the meeting at 9: 19 p. m., in memory of Community Member Christina Laughlin.
resa Vargas, MMC
Government Services Director
City Clerk
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