ITEM 4.2
CITY OF LATHROP
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
MINUTES
PLEASE NOTE: There was a Closed Session, which commenced at 6:15 p.m. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:03 p.m.
1. PRELIMINARY
1.1 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Dhaliwal called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
1.2 CLOSED SESSION
1.2.1 LIABILITY CLAIM - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95
Claimant: Fernando Flores
Agency Claimed Against: City of Lathrop
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1.2.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) and 54956.9(e) (1)
• 1 Potential Case(s)
RECONVENE - Mayor Dhaliwal reconvened the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
1.2.3 REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Salvador Navarrete reported that direction was provided pursuant to Item 1.2; no other reportable action was taken.
1.3 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Dhaliwal; Vice Mayor Diallo; and Councilmembers: Akinjo, Lazard and
Torres-O'Callaghan
Absent: None
1.4 INVOCATION - Parks and Recreation Commissioner Jimmy Zien provided the invocation.
1.5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Zien led the pledge of allegiance.
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1.6 ANNOUNCEMENT(S) BY MAYOR / CITY MANAGER - None
1.7 INFORMATIONAL ITEM (S) - None
1.8 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT (S) OF INTEREST
Vice Mayor Diallo declared a conflict of interest with Items 4.27 through Councilmember Lazar deared a cone of interest i Detes 4.2 through 4.29, due to her employment with Dell'Osso Farms.
2. PRESENTATIONS
2.1 PRESENTATION OF LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PRESENTED TO
BENNIE GATTO
Mayor Dhaliwal, on behalf of the Lathrop City Council, presented the lifetime achievement award to Bennie Gatto.
2.2 INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
Assistant City Manager Michael King introduced Building Inspector Alberto Navarro and Maintenance Worker Emmanuel Mondragon, as the newest members of the Public Works Department.
Police Chief Stephen Sealy introduced Police K-9 Duke and his handler, Officer Armstrong, as the newest member of the Police Department's K- ) Unit. Officer Armstrong provided additional information regarding K- Duke's qualifications and skills. (Police Officer Alejandra Maldonado was not available for introduction.)
2.3 PRESENTATION REGARDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT EDUCATIONAL
FORUM PRESENTATION BY PG&E
Eric Alvarez, Local Government Affairs Representative for PG&E, provided the presentation.
2.4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY UPDATE & PRESENTATION REGARDING "A CITY'S ROLE IN ATTRACTING NEW BUSINESS:
BALANCING COMMUNITY WANTS AND RETAILER NEEDS"
Economic Development Administrator Shelley Burcham provided the quarterly economic development update and presentation.
3. CITIZEN'S FORUM
Paul Camarena (in person speaker) expressed concern with the lack of lighting at Sangalang Park near the basketball and tennis courts; requested that additional lighting be installed within the subject area.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Mayor Dhaliwal, seconded by Councilmember Torres- O Callaghan, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar, except *Items
4.27 through 4.29, by the following roll call vote, unless otherwise indicated:
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*(Items 4.27 and 4.29, voted on separately after Items 4.1 through 4.26, due to Conflicts of Interest declared under Item 1.8)
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 City Council Meeting of September 9, 2024.
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4.3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER DUE TO HOLIDAY Set Special Meeting Date for November 18, 2024, in Lieu of the Regular Meeting Scheduled for November 11, 2024, due to the Veteran's Day Holiday.
4.4 NIGHT AMONG HEROESAT THE POLICE CHIEF'S BLACK-TIE BALL, A Adopted Resolution 24-5641 approving the Police Department's participation and table sponsorship for the City of Manteca's Police Chief's Black-Tie Ball, provided by Manteca Police Chief's Foundation, scheduled on November 2, 2024, in Manteca, California.
4.5 ANNUAL REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY Adopted Resolution 24-5642 approving the Annual Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
4.6 VALIDATION OF THE 2023 FINDING OF ADEQUATE PROGRESS IN THE
MOSSDALE TRACT AREA
October 14, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 Adopted Resolution 24-5643 validating the 2023 Urban Level of Flood Protection (ULOP), finding of adequate progress in the Mossdale Tract Area, acting as the Land Use Agency.
4.7 APPROVE PLANNING FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY GLOBAL SEVA
FOUNDATION (TUP-24-131)
Adopted Resolution 24-5644 waiving the temporary use permit application processing and document retention fees for the Global Seva Foundation, in the combined amount of $392.
4.8 APPROVE PLANNING FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY HOME CHURCH (TUP- 24-138)
Adopted Resolution 24-5645 waiving the temporary use permit application processing and document retention fees for Home Church, in the combined amount of $392.
4.9 APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL HOUSING FUND
Adopted Resolution 24-5646 approving participation in the San Joaquin Regional Housing Fund, administered by the San Joaquin Council of Governments Board of Directors.
4.10 APPROVE PURCHASE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FROM EC AMERICA, INC., AND APPROVE BUDGET
AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 24-5647 approving the purchase of project management software and support services from EC America, Inc., and approving related budget amendment.
4.11 APPROVE TASK ORDER NO. 12 WITH CRANE TRANSPORTATION GROUP FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE 2024 TRAFFIC MONITORING PROGRAM
AND ANALYSIS AND RELATED BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 24-5648 approving Task Order No. 12 with Crane Transportation Group for the preparation of the 2024 Traffic Monitoring Program and Analysis, pursuant to Master Consulting Agreement dated June 11, 2018, and approving related budget amendment.
4.12 APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE MURPHY PARKWAY
EXTENSION IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CROSSROADS AREA AND
ADJUSTMENT TO THE GASB 34 REPORT ASSOCIATED WITH EP NO. 2020-41
October 14, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 Adopted Resolution 24-5649 approving a Reimbursement Agreement for design and construction of the Murphy Parkway extension within the Crossroads Area with Prologis, Inc. and an adjustment to the GASB 34 Report, associated with Encroachment Permit No. 2020-41.
4.13 APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH O'DELL ENGINEERING, INC., FOR THE HISTORIC LATHROP BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT, CIP GG 24-23 AND
APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 24-5650 approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with O'Dell Engineering, Inc., for the Historic Lathrop Beautification Project, CIP GG 24-23, and approving related budget amendment.
4.14 APPROVE PURCHASE OF SWARCO MCCAIN, INC., AND ITERIS, INC.,
PRODUCTS FOR CITY-WIDE TRAFFIC SYSTEMS AND SAFETY UPGRADES PROJECT, CIP PS 23-01 AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 24-5651 approving the purchase of Swarco McCain Inc., and Iteris, Inc., products for the City-Wide Traffic Systems and Safety Upgrades : Project, CIP PS 23-01, and approving related budget amendment.
4.15 APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH DSS COMPANY DBA
KNIFE RIVER CONSTRUCTION FOR YOSEMITE AVENUE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION, CIP PS 24-31 AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT Adopted Resolution 24-5652 approving Contract Change Order No. 2 with DSS Company, dba Knife River Construction, for Yosemite Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP PS 24-31, and approving related budget amendment.
4.16 APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., FOR AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY, CIP PW 22-36
Adopted Resolution 24-5653 approving Amendment No. 3 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., for the Aquifer and Storage Recovery Project, CIP PW 22-36.
4.17 APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 WITH PACE, INC., AND BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CTF PHASE 3 EXPANSION, CIP WW 22-38
Adopted Resolution 24-5654 approving Amendment No. 4 with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc., for the CTF Phase 3 Expansion, CIP WW 22-38, and approving related budget amendment.
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4.18 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL MAP 21-02, FROM YOSEMITE LATHROP 2, LLC., LOCATED WITHIN THE LATHROP GATEWAY BUSINESS PARK
Adopted Resolution 24-5655 accepting public improvements associated with the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Parcel Map 21-02, from Yosemite Lathrop 2, LLC, located within the Lathrop Gateway Business Park.
4.19 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH EP NO. 2022-98, LOCATED AT 1700 E LOUISE AVENUE FROM CBC STEEL BUILDINGS, LLC Pulled by Councilmember Akinjo. A question and answer period ensued.
City Engineer Brad Taylor provided additional information.
Adopted Resolution 24-5656 accepting public improvements associated with Encroachment Permit No. 2022-98, located at 1700 E Louise Avenue, from CBC Steel Buildings, LLC.
4.20 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY STOCKBRIDGE GENERAL CONTRACTING INC., FOR CIP PK 20-02, MILESTONE PARK
IMPROVEMENTS
Adopted Resolution 24-5657 accepting public improvements constructed by Stockbridge General Contracting, Inc., for CIP PK 20-02, Milestone Park Improvements, and authorize the filing of a Notice of releasing of
Performance and Payment Bonds.
4.21 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY TIM PAXINS PACIFIC EXCAVATION, INC., FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL NETWORK CABINETS, CIP PS 23-01, APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2, AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 24-5658 accepting public improvements constructed by Tim Paxin's Pacific Excavation, Inc., for the installation of traffic signal network cabinets, CIP PS 23-01, and authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion, releasing of contract retention, releasing of Performance and Payment Bonds, approving Contract Change Order No. 2, and approving related budget amendment.
4.22 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY MG AND JC CONCRETE, INC., FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF MOSSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURB RAMPS, CIP PS 24-07, RATIFY CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
October 14, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 Adopted Resolution 24-5659 accepting public improvements constructed by MG and JC Concrete, Inc., for reconstruction of Mossdale Elementary School curb ramps, CIP PS 24-07, ratifying City Manager's action to execute Contract Change Order No. 1, and approving related budget amendment.
4.23 CREATE CIP PK 25-13 SANGALANG PARK SHADE SHELTER, AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO B&M BUILDERS, INC., AND APPROVE
BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 24-5660 creating CIP PK 25-13, Sangalang Park Shade Shelter, awarding a Construction Contract to B&M Builders, Inc., and approving related budget amendment.
4.24 CREATE CIP PS 25-04 FOR ROTH ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION, AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GEORGE REED, INC., APPROVE
BUDGET AMENDMENT, APPROVE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH CALTRANS, AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT
Pulled by Councilmember Akinjo. A question and answer period ensued.
City Engineer Brad Taylor provided additional information.
Adopted Resolution 24-5661 creating CIP PS 25-04, Roth Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project, awarding Construction Contract to George Reed, Inc., approving related budget amendment, approving a Program Supplement Agreement with Caltrans, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
4.25 CREATE CIP PS 25-12 RIVER ISLANDS PARKWAY AND OBERLIN AVENUE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HEXAGON TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS, INC., AND
APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 24-5662 creating CIP PS 25-12, River Islands approving related budget amendment. Amendment
4.26 CREATE CIP PW 25-10 EAST LATHROP WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH BLACK WATER CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Adopted Resolution 24-5663 creating CIP PW 25-10, East Lathrop Water Distribution System Improvements, approving related budget amendment, and approving a Professional Services Agreement with Black Water Consulting Engineers.
October 14, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 *RIVER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT CONSENT ITEM (S)
Councilmember Lazard and Vice Mayor Diallo recused themselves at 8:07 p.m., following the vote of the consent calendar, prior to the vote of Items 4.27 through
4.29, due to declared conflict of interest as noted on Item 1.8.
On a motion by Mayor Dhaliwal, seconded by Councilmember Torres- •'Callaghan, the City Council approved the River Islands Development Consent Items 4.27 through 4.29, by the following roll call vote, unless otherwise indicated:
Ayes: Akinjo, Torres-O'Callaghan and Dhaliwal
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Diallo and Lazard
4.27 APPROVE FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR 31 LOTS IN TRACT 4180 VILLAGE 1 UNIT 2 WITHIN WEST VILLAGE
DISTRICT OF RIVER ISLANDS
Adopted Resolution 24-5664 approving Final Map for Tract 4180 Village 1 Unit 2 within the West Village District, totaling 31 single family lots, and a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with River Islands Development Area 2, LLC.
4.28 APPROVE FINAL MAP, CFD ANNEXATION, AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR 33 LOTS IN TRACT 4231 VILLAGE 26 UNIT 1 WITHIN WEST VILLAGE DISTRICT OF RIVER ISLANDS
Adopted Resolution 24-5665 approving Final Map for Tract 4231 Village 26 Unit 1 within the West Village District, totaling 33 single family lots, annexation into CFD 2023-1, and a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with River Islands Development Area 1, LLC.
4.29 APPROVE FINAL MAP, CFD ANNEXATION, AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR 77 LOTS IN TRACT 4237 VILLAGE 25
WITHIN WEST VILLAGE DISTRICT OF RIVER ISLANDS
Adopted Resolution 24-5666 approving Final Map for Tract 4237 Village 25 within the West Village District, totaling 77 single family lots, annexation into CFD 2023-1, and a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with River Islands Development Area 1, LLC.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
Councilmember Lazard and Vice Mayor Diallo returned to the dais at 8:09 p.m.
The City Council consensus directed staff to present Item 5.8 before Item 5.1. The remaining items were presented in the correct order.
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5.1 PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER THE 2025
SJMSCP DEVELOPMENT FEE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT
closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Torres-O'Callaghan, and seconded by Mayor Dhaliwal, the City Council considered the following:
1. Held a public hearing; and
2. Adopted Resolution 24-5667 approving an annual
adjustment to the San Joaquin County Multi-Species
Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP)
Development Fee for 2025.
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5.2 PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLISHED NOTICE) APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ASHLEY FURNITURE PROJECT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
CUP-23-08
Community Development Director Rick Caguiat provided the presentation. A question and answer period followed. City Engineer Brad Taylor provided additional information. Mayor Dhaliwal opened the public hearing. Adriana Lopez (in person speaker) expressed concern with industrial buildings near the High School. Mansoor Fazel (in person speaker) expressed concern with limiting projects and the difficulty of finding tenants for large buildings, expressed support for a retail space tenant option. There were no other speakers. Mayor Dhaliwal closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Torres-O'Callaghan, and seconded by Vice Mayor Diallo, the City Council considered the following:
.. Held a public hearing; anc
. Reiected the adoption of a resolution approving ai
amendment to the Ashley Furniture Project Conditional Use ermit No. CUP-23-08 regarding allowable land uses
modification to the conditions of approval, and extension Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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5.3 PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF LATHROP 2024 CAPITAL FACILITY FEE STUDY UPDATE AND
THE FEES RECOMMENDED THEREIN
City Engineer Brad Taylor 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, and seconded by Mayor Dhaliwal, the City Council considered the following:
1. Held a public hearing; and
2. Adopted Resolution 24-5668 approving the City of
Lathrop 2024 Capital Facility Fee Study update and the fees recommended therein.
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5.4 PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLISHED NOTICE) ORDINANCE TO ADOPT
AMENDMENTS TO THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE (LMC) TO UPDATE CHAPTER 13.04 WATER SERVICE SYSTEM, CHAPTER 13.16 SEWER SERVICE SYSTEM AND CHAPTER 13.20 UTILITY RATES AND CHARGES IN TITLE 13, PUBLIC SERVICES
Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard 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 Vice Mayor Diallo, and seconded by Councilmember Torres-O'Callaghan, the City Council considered the following:
1. Held a public hearing; and
2. Held first reading and introduced an ordinance to adopt amendments to the Lathrop Municipal Code (LMC) to
update Chapter 13.04 Water Service System, Chapter
13.16 Sewer Service System and Chapter 13.20 Utility
Rates and Charges in Title 13, Public Services, including:
• Chapter 13.04 (Water Service System): add (D) to
13.04.155 to read "A Water Service Customer Who
Presents A Current Military Identification Card Or
Veterans Identification Card Shall Receive A 10%
Reduction In Their Monthly Service Charge By Meter
Size. The Commodity Rate Shall Not Be Reduced."
October 14, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 10 • Chapter 13.16 (Sewer Service System): add (D) to
13.16.255 to read "A Sewer Service Customer Who
Presents A Current Military Identification Card Or
Veterans Identification Card Shall Receive A 10%
Reduction In Their Flat Monthly Service Charge."
Chapter 13.20 (Utility Rates and Charges): revise
13.20.020 (E) to read "A Fee [of] Thirty-Five and
No/100ths ($35.00) Dollars Shall Be Charged For
Restoring Water Service To The Same User When It Is
Discontinued For Failure To Pay A Delinquent Account."
• Chapter 13.20 (Utility Rates and Charges): add (F) to
13.20.020 to read "In The Event It Is Necessary To Lock A Water Meter Because Of A Delinquency And The Lock
Is Subsequently Found Damaged Or Cut, A Fee Of Fifty
And no/100ths ($50.00) Dollars Shall Be Charged In
Addition To The Fee Set Forth In Subsection (E) Of This Section."
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5.5 REVIEW AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR CIP PK 24-04 MOSSDALE LANDING COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS
City Engineer Brad Taylor and Parks & Recreation Director Todd Sebastian provided the presentation. A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. The City Council discussed the information presented and provided consensus on direction to staff on the conceptual plan for the Mossdale Landing Community Park Improvement Project, CIP PK 24-04, including additional shaded bench areas near the baseball fields, and improvements to the existing splash pad area.
5.6 REVIEW AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON DESIGN CONCEPT OPTIONS FOR
STONEBRIDGE COMMUNITY SIDEWALK AND LANDSCAPE PROJECT,
CREATE CIP PS 25-14 AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Prior to the presentation for Item 5.6, City Attorney Salvador Navarrete provided clarification on Councilmember Akinjo's conflict of interest due to living within the area proposed for improvement. Councilmember Akinjo recused himself and left the dais at 9:26 p.m.
City Engineer Brad Taylor and Parks & Recreation Director Todd Sebastian provided the presentation. A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. Finance Director Cari James provided information related to potential funding sources.
October 14, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 11 On a motion by Mayor Dhaliwal, and seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council heard the presentation, considered options, and adopted Resolution 24-5669 creating CIP PS 25-14, for the Stonebridge Community Sidewalk and Landscape Project, and Ayes: Diallo, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Dhaliwal
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Akinjo
Councilmember Akinjo returned to the dais at 9:40 p.m.
5.7 REVIEW SURVEY RESULTS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON
TRANSPORTATION FOR LATHROP HIGH SCHOOL
Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard provided the presentation. A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation.
The City Council discussed the information presented, reviewed survey results and provided consensus on direction for transportation options for the Lathrop High School students.
5.8 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION REGARDING BOAT PARKING ON
RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS
Police Chief Stephen Sealy provided the presentation. A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. City Attorney Salvador Navarrete provided additional information. The City Council discussed and provided direction regarding boat parking, including the parking of RV trailers, on residential driveways on a case-by-case basis.
Councilmember Torres-O'Callaghan expressed interest in
enforcement approach that would not allow the obstruction of traffic or pedestrian walkways; suggested allowing smaller boat sizes that could be obscured or covered. Councilmember Akinjo expressed concern with pedestrian and traffic safety of oversized boats and trailers; did not support changes to the existing ordinance. Vice Mayor Diallo expressed concern with potential enforcement bias; did not support changes to the existing ordinance. Councilmember Lazard spoke in support of changing the existing ordinance to allow parking for larger lots with sufficient parking. Mayor Dhaliwal expressed support in bringing back the item back for further discussion. Mayor Dhaliwal, Councilmembers Torres- O'Callaghan and Lazard expressed interest in bringing back the item for further discussion on potential changes to the existing ordinance.
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6. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
6.1 MAYOR DHALIWAL REFERRAL - Appoint One (1) Member to the San Joaquin County Mosquito & Vector Control District (SJCMVCD), Board of Trustees with Term Ending December 31, 2024, Plus Full Term of Four (4) Years, Ending December 31, 2028, due to Unexpired Term Vacancy • One (1) Application Received
Mayor Dhaliwal made the following appointment:
SJCMVCD Board of Trustees Term Expires
Susan Zaca 12/31/2028
On a motion by Councilmember Lazard, seconded by Vice Mayor Diallo, the City Council approved the appointment made by Mayor Dhaliwal as Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Dhaliwal Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6.2 COUNCILMEMBER TORRES-O'CALLAGHAN REFERRAL - Use of Measure D Funds for Family Entertainment in East Lathrop
Councilmember Torres-O'Callaghan provided a summary of the referral.
A question and answer period followed. City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided additional information regarding the use of Measure D funds.
Council consensus accepted the referral. The item was requested to come back for formal discussion during a future City Council meeting.
During the conclusion of the referral, Vice Mayor Diallo commented on the police department traffic unit and potential item requesting additional staffing. Police Chief Stephen Sealy provided additional information regarding the upcoming request for new sworn positions.
Vice Mayor Diallo requested a Special Meeting to consider one additional sworn officer and two additional over-hire sworn officers. The City Council consensus agreed to scheduling a Special Meeting on October 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
6.3 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT(S) - None
Councilmember Akinjo reported his attendance at a recent iHub and Valley Link Meeting in which Hydrogen Technology was discussed.
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6.4 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT(S)
Councilmember Akinjo expressed appreciation to staff and their efforts.
Councilmember Lazard thanked those in attendance. Councilmember Torres-O'Callaghan complemented K-9 Officer Duke. Vice Mayor Diallo thanked staff for their attendance at a recent LAFCo meeting considering the approval of the Singh Petroleum project within the City of Lathrop.
Mayor Dhaliwal thanked those in attendance.
7. ADJOURNMENT - there being no further business, Mayor Dhaliwal adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024, 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
390 Towne Centre Drive, Lathrop, CA 95330
MINUTES
PLEASE NOTE: There was no Closed Session. The Special Meeting commenced at 5:00 p.m.
1. PRELIMINARY
1.1 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Dhaliwal called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
1.2 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Dhaliwal; Vice Mayor Diallo; Councilmembers: Akinjo and Torres-
O'Callaghan
Absent: Councilmember Lazard
1.3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vice Mayor Diallo led the pledge of allegiance. - 1.4 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT (S) OF INTEREST - None
2. CONSENT ITEM (S)
2.1 AUTHORIZE THE FUNDING OF THREE (3) ADDITIONAL SWORN
OFFICERS FOR THE LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Councilmember Akinjo, seconded by Councilmember Torres-O'Callaghan, the City Council adopted Resolution 24-5670 authorizing the funding of one (1) additional sworn officer, and the ability to over-hire two (2) additional officers, amending the position control roster, and approving the related budget amendment.
Ayes: Akinjo, Diallo, Torres-O'Callaghan and Dhaliwal
Noes: None
Absent: Lazard
Abstain: None
ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mayor Dhaliwal adjourned the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
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Government Services Director
City Clerk
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