CITY OF LATHROP
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINC
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 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
1.1 CALL TO ORDER - Vice Mayor Diallo called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
1.2 ROLL CALL Present: Vice Mayor Diallo; Councilmembers:
Akinjo, Lazard and Torres-
O'Callaghan.
Absent: *Mayor Dhaliwal (see note below)
*Mayor Dhaliwal was absent at/during Roll Call. Vice Mayor Diallo presided over the meeting. Mayor Dhaliwal arrived during Citizens Forum, at 7:28 p.m., and stayed for the remainder of the meeting.
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 called on Community Development Director Rick Caguiat to provide information related to the Community Workshops scheduled to introduce the Draft Housing Element Update.
The public was invited to attend and provide public comment during the zoom workshop scheduled Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., or the in person meeting scheduled Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at the Lathrop Council Chamber, 390 Towne Centre Drive,
1.6 INFORMATIONAL ITEM(S) - None
February 12, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 1
1.7 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT (S) OF INTEREST
Councilmember Lazard declared a conflict of interest with Item 4.21, due to her employment with Dell'Osso Farms. Vice Mayor Diallo declared a conflict of interest with Item 4.21, due to an agreement with the River Islands Development.
PRESENTATIONS
2.1 PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH Councilmember Torres-O'Callaghan, accompanied by the City Council, presented the proclamation declaring February as Black History Month to Chief of Police Stephen Sealy.
2.2 INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
Finance Director Cari James introduced Accountant Yuliana Llamas.
Information Systems Department Director Tony Fernandes introduced Management Analyst Emily Malay and Information Technology Technician Alex Vargas.
3. CITIZEN'S FORUM
Gavin Cline (in person speaker), Legislative Representative for Congress Member John Duarte, provided an overview of various legislative updates and activities for California's 13th District. Armando Valerio (in person speaker) provided information regarding the Denim & Diamonds charitable event benefiting Shriners Children's Northern California, scheduled for April 27, 2024, at Oak Farm Vineyards. Mr. Valerio expressed appreciation to the Lathrop Manteca Fire District for their prompt response to a locked vehicle situation, and he expressed concern with the handling of a public safety matter. Paul Camarena (in person speaker) expressed concern with lack of signage identifying the City of Lathrop, proposed an LED mounted sign and lights on the Mossdale Bridge. Michelle Maddon (in person speaker' commented on the City's ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan, expressed appreciation for the public workshops, and requested additional information regarding a future public survey.
Mayor Dhaliwal arrived during Citizens Forum, at 7:28 p.m., and stayed for the remainder of the meeting
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Torres-O'Callaghan, seconded by Vice Mayor Diallo, the City Council approved Items 4.1 through 4.20, by the following roll call vote, unless otherwise indicated:
February 12, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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
Approved Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of December 11, 2023.
4.3 TREASURER'S REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2023
Approved Quarterly Treasurer's Report for December 2023.
4.4 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 24-455 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP ADOPTING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS
TO THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE 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 (TA-23-139) Waived full reading and adopted Ordinance 24-455 adopting various amendments to the Lathrop Municipal Code 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 (TA-23-139).
4.5 RATIFY THE PURCHASE OF TWO DIGITAL MARQUEES AND APPROVE A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH ABV SCOREBOARD SERVICES, INC., FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF TWO MARQUEES AT CITY HALL
Adopted Resolution 24-5448 ratifying the purchase of two digital marquees and a service contract with ABV Scoreboard Services, Inc., for the installation of two marquees at City Hall.
4.6 AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF LATHROP TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SHERIFF AND
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO CREATE A PUBLIC SAFETY DATA EXCHANGE CONSORTIUM FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 2024
THROUGH JANUARY 2029
February 12, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 3 Adopted Resolution 24-5449 authorizing the City of Lathrop to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with San Joaquin County Sheriff and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to create a Public Safety Data Exchange Consortium for the period of February 2024 through January 2029.
4.7 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PFM ASSET
MANAGEMENT LLC FOR INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
Adopted Resolution 24-5450 approving Professional Services Agreement with PFM Asset Management LLC for investment advisory services for a term of two (2) years with an option to renew two (2) additional one-year periods.
4.8 APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CIP GG 19-07
CITYWIDE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS
Adopted Resolution 24-5451 approving Contract Change Order No. 1 with St. Francis Electric and approve budget amendment for CIP GG 19- 07 Citywide Surveillance Systems.
4.9 APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH O'DELL ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE HISTORIC LATHROP BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT, CIP GG 24-23 AND
APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 24-5452 approving Amendment No. 1 with O'Dell Engineering, Inc. for the Historic Lathrop Beautification Project, CIP GG 24-23 and approving budget amendment.
4.10 APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO COMPLETE
THE PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT PHASE FOR ROTH ROAD AND I- 5 INTERCHANGE, CIP PS 14-04
Adopted Resolution 24-5453 approving Cooperative Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to complete the project initiation document phase for the Roth Road and I-5 Interchange, CIP PS 14-04.
4.11 AUTHORIZE THE FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-1 (EAGLES LANDING SERVICES)
Adopted Resolution 24-5454 of Intention establishing City of Lathrop Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Eagles Landing Services) tr inance public services
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4.12 CREATE CIP GG 24-28 FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
AT THE LATHROP COMMUNITY CENTER / LATHROP SENIOR CENTER
AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 24-5455 creating CIP GG 24-28 for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at the Lathrop Community Center / Lathrop Senior Center and approve budget amendment.
4.13 CREATE CIP PS 24-29 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION ON CHERRY HILLS
DRIVE, CHERRY HILLS COURT, KILARNEY DRIVE, AND KILARNEY
COURT, AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 24-5456 creating CIP PS 24-29 Pavement Rehabilitation on Cherry Hills Drive, Cherry Hills Court, Kilarney Drive, and Kilarney Court, and approve budget amendment.
4.14 CREATE CIP 24-31, YOSEMITE AVENUE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION, APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
YOSEMITE LATHROP 2, LLC AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 24-5457 creating CIP PS 24-31, Yosemite Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation, approving Reimbursement Agreement with Yosemite Lathrop 2, LLC and approve budget amendment.
4.15 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS FOR EP NO. 2021-09 LOCATED ON GOLDEN VALLEY PARKWAY AND RIVER
ISLANDS PARKWAY FROM EVERGREEN AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 32 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Adopted Resolution 24-5458 accepting public improvements with associated conditions for Encroachment Permit No. 2021-09 located Golden Valley Parkway and River Islands Parkway, from Evergreen and approve Change Order No. 32 with Dave Silva, dba Silva Landscape, for landscape maintenance services.
4.16 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY SINCLAIR GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR FUELING FACILITY TANK FOOTINGS, CIP GG 21-13
Adopted Resolution 24-5459 accepting public improvements constructed by Sinclair General Engineering Construction, Inc. for Fueling Facility Tank Footings, CIP GG 21-13, authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion, release of contract retention, and release of February 12, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 5
4.17 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY DIEDE
CONSTRUCTION, INC. DBA DIEDE CONSTRUCTION FOR LATHROP CITY HALL ADA IMPROVEMENTS COUNCIL CHAMBER, CIP GG 22-04
Adopted Resolution 24-5460 accepting public improvements constructed by Diede Construction, Inc. dba Diede Construction for the Lathrop City Hall ADA Improvements Council Chamber, CIP GG 22-04, authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion, release of contract retention, and release of Performance and Payment Bonds.
4.18 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY LUMA
ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC. DBA LUMA ENGINEERING FOR
FACILITIES ADA IMPROVEMENTS, CIP GG 23-14
Adopted Resolution 24-5461 accepting public improvements by Luma Engineering Contractors, Inc. dba Luma
Engineering for the Facilities ADA Improvements, CIP GG 23-14, authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion, release of contract retention, and release of Performance and Payment Bonds.
ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY COMMERCIAL
4.19 ACMPT MEGHA TAL PUMP & MECHANICAL FOR THE WELL 10 TESTING, ANALYSIS AND MODIFICATIONS, CIP PW 22-37
Pulled by Councilmember Akinjo. Assistant City Manager Michael King provided additional information.
Adopted Resolution 24-5462 accepting public improvements constructed by Commercial Pump & Mechanical for the Well 10 Testing, Analysis and Modifications, CIP PW 22-37, authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion, release of contract retention, and release of Performance and Payment Bonds.
4.20 AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AMERINE SYSTEMS, INC. FOR
THE POLICE EVIDENCE BUILDING LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATED WITH
CORPORATION YARD IMPROVEMENTS, CIP GG 21-13
Adopted Resolution 24-5463 awarding Construction Contract to Amerine Systems, Inc. for the Police Evidence Building landscape, associated with Corporation Yard Improvements, CIP GG 21-13.
RIVER ISLANDS CONSENT ITEM(S)
Councilmember Lazard and Vice Mayor Diallo recused themselves at 7:45 p.m., following the vote of the consent calendar, prior to the vote of Item 4.21, due to declared conflict of interested as noted on Item 1.7.
February 12, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 6 On a motion by Councilmember Akinjo, seconded by Councilmember Torres- 'Callaghan, the City Council approved Item 4.21, by the following roll call vote, unless otherwise indicated:
Ayes: Akinjo, Torres-O'Callaghan and Dhaliwal
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Diallo and Lazard
APPROVE A DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH RIVER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR PHASE 3 EXPANSION OF THE LATHROP CONSOLIDATED TREATMENT FACILITY, CIP WW 22-38 AND
APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 24-5464 approving a Design and Construction Funding Agreement with River Islands Development, LLC for the Phase 3 Expansion Lathrop Consolidated Treatment Facility, CIP WW 22-38 and approve budget amendment.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
Councilmember Lazard and Vice Mayor Diallo returned to the dais at 7:48 p.m.
5.1 CONTINUE DISCUSSION FROM JANUARY 8, 2024, REGULAR MEETING,
REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPEED LIMITS IN THE CITY OF LATHROP, TITLE 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.08 SPEED LIMITS, SECTION 10.08.030 SPEED LIMITS OF
THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE
City Engineer Brad Taylor provided a summary of the continued discussions, and presented the new information requested during the January 8, 2024 City Council meeting, in which the City Council requested that staff perform pedestrian counts during school start and stop times for roadway segments near Lathrop High School. The City Council discussed and considered the count results in the proposed speed limit recommendations.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Diallo, seconded by Councilmember Torres- O'Callaghan, the City Council considered the following:
1. Testimony presented during the Public Hearing held January 8, 2024; and
2. Waived first reading and introduced an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lathrop amending Section 10.08.030 "Speed Limits" of the Lathrop Municipal Code.
February 12, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 7 Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5.2 PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAM ALLOCATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Economic Development Administrator Shelley Burcham provided the presentation. A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. Hilda Maya, with San Joaquin Fair Housing, provided additional information regarding to their programs. 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 Torres-O'Callaghan, the City Council considered the following:
1. Held a public hearing; and
2. Adopted Resolution • 24-5465 recommending the allocation of the CDBG and HOME Funds for FY 2024/2025 for consideration by San Joaquin County and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) pursuant to budget amendments.
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5.3 PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE
CITY OF LATHROP'S PARTICIPATION IN THE STATEWIDE COMMUNITY
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
Finance Director Cari James provided the presentation. A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. 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
2. Adopted Resolution 24-5466 amending and restating the City of Lathrop's participation in the Statewide Community
Infrastructure Program; authorizing the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to accept applications from property owners, conduct special assessment proceedings and February 12, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 8 levy assessments and special taxes and to form Assessment istricts and Community Facilities Districts within the territory o he City of Lathrop; embodying a Joint Community Facilitie Agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of Community Facilities District financings; approving form of Acquisition Agreement for use when applicable; and authorizing related actions.
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5.4 OUT OF STATE TRAVEL APPROVAL FOR 2024 SAN JOAQUIN AREA
FLOOD CONTROL AGENCY TRIP
City Clerk Teresa Vargas provided the presentation. The City Council discussed authorizing out of state travel for Council Members to attend the 2024 San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency Trip.
On a motion by Mayor Dhaliwal, seconded by Vice Mayor Diallo, the City Council adopted Resolution 24-5467 authorizing Option 1, out of state travel for Councilmembers Akinjo and Lazard, and City Manager Stephen Salvatore, to the 2024 San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency Trip to Washington D.C. from April 9-11, 2024.
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5.5 OUT OF STATE TRAVEL APPROVAL FOR 2024 SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
ONE VOICE TRIP
City Clerk Teresa Vargas provided the presentation. The City Council discussed authorizing out of state travel for Council Members to atten‹ he 2024 San Joaquin County One Voice Trip. Council consensu provided staff with a new option, "Option 6", which consisted of travel approval for four (4) Councilmembers, and the City Manager.
On a motion by Mayor Dhaliwal, seconded by Councilmember Torres- O'Callaghan, the City Council adopted Resolution 24-5468 authorizing Option 6, out of state travel for Mayor Dhaliwal, Vice Mayor Diallo, and Council Members Akinjo and Lazard, and City Manager Stephen Salvatore, to the 2024 San Joaquin County One Voice Trip to Washington D.C. from May 5-9, 2024.
February 12, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 9 Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5.6 ESTABLISH LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SWORN CITY
OF LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT AND SWORN LATHROP STATIONED
LATHROP-MANTECA FIRE DISTRICT (LMFD) EMPLOYEES
Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard provided the presentation. A question and answer period followed. Armando Valerio (in person speakers) commented on expanding the program to real estate transactions within the entire San Joaquin County, not limited to the City of Lathrop. Michelle Maddon (in person speaker) commented on Measure C Committee review.
On a motion by Councilmember Lazard, seconded simultaneously by Councilmember Torres-O Callaghan and Vice Mayor Diallo, the City Council considered and adopted Resolution 24-5469 establishing a local housing assistance program for sworn City of Lathrop Police Department and sworn Lathrop Stationed Lathrop-Manteca Fire District (LMFD) employees and associated budget amendment.
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
MAYOR DHALIWAL REFERRAL - Appointment of a Board Of Director, and an Alternate, to the Ava Community Energy Board of Directors City Clerk Teresa Vargas provided an overview of the Ava Community Energy program and requirements of appointed Board of Directors.
Mayor Dhaliwal made the following appointments:
Annie Dale, Board or Direard of Directors Tere Be re December 31, 2024 Jennifer Torres-O'Callaghan, Alternate December 31, 2024
6.2 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Councilmember Akinjo reported his attendance to a recent meeting of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.
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6.3 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT(S)
Councilmember Akinjo expressed appreciation for fellow
Councilmembers getting involved in regional and national committees and advocating for the City of Lathrop public interests. Councilmember Lazard thanked those in attendance and wished everyone a goodnight.
Councilmember Torres-O'Callaghan expressed appreciation maintenance and public safety staff for their work during the winter storms. Vice Mayor Diallo provided additional information received during educational conferences regarding stipends and health benefits for elected officials, and expressed appreciation for the Letter of Support provided by Congress Member Duarte for the Lathrop Interchange Project. Mayor Dhaliwal echoed similar sentiments, and thanked those in attendance.
7. ADJOURNMENT - there being no further business, Mayor Dhaliwal adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
City Clerk
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