CITY OF LATHROP
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025, 7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION, 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
MINUTES
PLEASE NOTE: There was a Closed Session, which commencing at 5:04 p.m. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:03 p.m.
1. PRELIMINARY
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Akinjo called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. and adjourned to Closed Session.
1.2 CLOSED SESSION
1.2.1 LIABILITY CLAIM: Pursuant to CA Government Code Section 54956.95:
Claimant: Ronak Radadiya
Agency Claimed Against: City of Lathrop
1.2.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
• Police Chief
City Attorney
City Manager
RECONVENE - Mayor Akinjo 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 matters under Item 1.2; the City Council rejected the claim listed under 1.2.1. There was no other reportable action taken. Mayor Akinjo reported that the City Council would adjourn back to Closed Session at the conclusion of the Regular Session to continue discussions regarding Item 1.2.2. The City Council would then re-adjourn to announce any reportable actions. (See Item 7 for additional details.)
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Akinjo; Vice Mayor Torres-O'Callaghan, and Councilmembers: Dresser and Lazard.
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Absent: Councilmember Diallo
1.4 INVOCATION: Pastor, Juan Carlos Garcia, Grace Community Church, provided the invocation.
1.5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Pastor Garcia led the pledge of allegiance.
1.6 ANNOUNCEMENT(S) BY MAYOR / CITY MANAGER
City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided an update on the labor strikes affecting solid waste collection services provided by Republic Services.
Police Chief Stephen Sealy announced the National Night Out event scheduled for August 5, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
1.7 INFORMATIONAL ITEM (S) - None
1.8 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT (S) OF INTEREST
Councilmember Lazard declared a conflict of interest with Items 4.12 and 4.13, due to her employment with Dell' Osso Farms.
2. PRESENTATIONS
2.1 INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE(S)
Finance Director Cari James introduced Evette Deras, as the Accountant in the Finance Department. Assistant City Manager Michael King introduced Permit Technician Alexis Baker, and Maintenance Workers Felix Reyes and Jonathan Dec, as the newest members in the Public Works Department. City Manager Stephen Salvatore introduced Barbara Harb, as the new Economic Development Administrator in the City Manager's Office.
2.2 RECOGNITION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
SHELLEY BURCHAM FOR 6 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF
LATHROP
Mayor Akinjo, along with the City Council, presented a proclamation to Shelley Burcham, honoring her six years of service as the Economic Development Administrator for the City of Lathrop. Councilmembers and City Manager Stephen Salvatore thanked Ms. Burcham for her contributions to the City of Lathrop's economic development community. Ms. Burcham provided a farewell speech and expressed appreciation to the City Council and staff.
2.3 QUARTERLY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION
Economic Development Administrator Shelley Burcham provided the quarterly economic development update and quarterly presentation.
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3. CITIZEN'S FORUM
Sarada Gogineni (in person speaker) expressed concern with the design of the park near her residence within the River Islands Development.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres-O'Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar, Items 4.1 through
4.11, by the following roll call vote, unless otherwise indicated:
Ayes: Dresser, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: Diallo
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 City Council Meeting of May 12, 2025.
4.3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 25-468 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO AMEND TITLE 10, CHAPTER
10.24, SECTION 10.24.030 DESIGNATED NO PARKING AREAS OF THE
LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE
Waived full reading and adopted Ordinance 25-468 amending Title 10, Chapter 10.24, Section 10.24.030 "Designated No Parking Areas" of the Lathrop Municipal Code.
4.4 TREASURER REPORT FOR MARCH 2025
Approved Quarterly Treasurer's Report for March 2025.
4.5 OUT OF STATE TRAVEL APPROVAL FOR CITY STAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IAMC FALL FORUM IN OCTOBER 2025
Adopted Resolution 25-5841 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 Indianapolis, Indiana from October 17, 2025 - October 22, 2025.
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4.6 CERTIFY, AND APPROVE THE 2025 UPDATE TO THE CITY OF LATHROP
SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN
Adopted Resolution 25-5842 certifying and approving the 2025 Update to the City of Lathrop Sewer System Management Plan.
4.7 APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROBERTSON- BRYAN, INC., FOR THE LATHROP CONSOLIDATED TREATMENT FACILITY
DISCHARGE PERMIT RENEWAL AND COMPLIANCE SUPPORT SERVICES Adopted Resolution 25-5843 approving Professional Services Agreement with Robertson-Bryan, Inc., for the Lathrop Consolidated Treatment Facility Discharge Permit Renewal and Compliance Support Services.
4.8 APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CONSOLIDATED
ENGINEERING, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MANTHEY ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION, CIP PS 24-06
Adopted Resolution 25-5844 approving Construction Contract with Consolidated Engineering, Inc., for the Construction of Manthey Road Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP PS 24-06.
4.9 APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH GSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR CTF PHASE 4 EXPANSION, CIP WW 25-26 AND
APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution: 25-5845 finding an existing emergency, approving Construction Contract with GSE Construction Company, Inc., for CTF Phase 4 Expansion, CIP WW 25-26, and approving related budget amendment.
4.10 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN TRACT 3225 WITH CONDITIONS FROM K. HOVNANIAN HOMES NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC.
Adopted Resolution 25-5846 accepting public improvements in Tract 3225 with conditions from K. Hovnanian Homes Northern California, Inc.
4.11 RATIFY CITY MANAGER'S EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 AND
ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY GEORGE REED,
INC., FOR ROTH ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION, CIP PS 25-04 Adopted Resolution 25-5847 ratifying City Manager's execution of Change Order No. 3, accepting public improvements constructed by George Reed, Inc., for Roth Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP PS 25-04, and authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion, releasing contract retention, and releasing Performance and Payment Bonds.
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RIVER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT CONSENT ITEMS
Councilmember Lazard recused herself at 8:01 p. m., following the vote of the consent calendar, prior to the vote of Item 4.12, due to declared conflict of interest as noted on Item 1. 8.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres-O Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Dresser, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar, Items 4.1 through
4.11, by the following roll call vote, unless otherwise indicated:
Ayes: Dresser, Torres-O'Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: Diallo
Abstain: • Lazard
4.12 APPROVE PARCEL MAP 25-01 FOR 2 LOTS IN TRACT 4205 WITHIN
WOODLANDS EAST DISTRICT OF RIVER ISLANDS
Adopted Resolution 25-5848 approving Parcel Map 25-01 for 2 Lots in Tract 4205 within the Woodlands East District of River Islands Development.
4.13 APPROVE QUITCLAIM DEED TO ABANDON PUE, PAE, AND EVAE AND ACCEPT EASEMENT DEEDS FOR NEW PUE AND PAE WITHIN TRACT 4131
OF RIVER ISLANDS
Pulled by Mayor Akinjo. A question and answer period ensued. City Engineer Brad Taylor provided additional information.
Adopted Resolution 25-5849 approving Quitclaim Deed to abandon Public Utility Easements, Public Access Easement, and Emergency Vehicle Access Easement, and accepting Easement Deeds for New Public Utility Easements and Public Access Easement within Tract 4131 of River Islands Development.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
Councilmember Lazard returned to the dais at 8:04 p.m.
5.1 PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 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 the presentation. A question and answer ensued throughout the presentation. A discussion amongst the City Council was had regarding concerns with increasing speed limits on Mckee Blvd and the San Joaquin River Bridge, speed limits near schools and parks, and installing additional signage around parks and schools.
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Mayor Akinjo opened the public hearing. Adriana Lopez (zoom speaker) expressed concern with commercial vehicle traffic near her residence on Lathrop Road. There were no other speakers. Mayor Akinjo closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lazard, seconded by
Councilmember Dresser to approve Item 5.1 as presented, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dresser and Lazard
Noes: Torres-O'Callaghan and Akinjo
Absent: Diallo
Abstain: None
MOTION FAILED due to lack of majority votes.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Torres-O'Callaghan amending the proposed changes and leaving Lathrop Road and the areas around the San Joaquin Bridge and Mckee unchanged.
MOTION FAILED due to lack of second motion.
On motion a motion by Councilmember Dresser, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council considered the following:
• Held a Public Hearing; and
• Introduced and waived first reading of an ordinance of the Lathrop Municipal Code, including additional signage to following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dresser, Lazard and Akinjo
Noes: Torres-O'Callaghan
Absent: Diallo
Abstain: None
6. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
6.1 MAYOR AKINJO REFERRAL - Appointment of One (1) Member to the Measure C Oversight Committee, with Term Ending, June 30, 2028 One (1) application received
Mayor Akinjo made the following appointment to the Measure C Oversight Committee:
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Jim Hilson June 30, 2028
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres-'Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council approved the appointment made by Mayor Akinjo as noted above.
Ayes: Dresser, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: Diallo
Abstain: None
6.2 MAYOR AKINJO REFERRAL - Appointment of Two (2) Members to the Parks and Recreation Commission, with Term Ending, June 30, 2028 • Two (2) applications received
Mayor Akinjo made the following appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission:
Parks and Recreation Commission Term Expires
Jimmy Zien June 30, 2028
Linda Rose June 30, 2028
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres-O'Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council approved the appointment made by Mayor Akinjo as noted above.
Ayes: Dresser, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: Diallo
Abstain: None
6.3 MAYOR AKINJO REFERRAL - Appointment of Three (3) Members to the Senior Advisory Commission, with Terms Ending, June 30, 2028 • Three (3) applications received
Mayor Akinjo made the following appointment to the Senior Advisory Commission:
Senior Advisory Commission Term Expires
Erica Crowder June 30, 2028
Larry Belfield June 30, 2028
Mike Doughty June 30, 2028
On a motion by Councilmember Lazard, seconded by Vice Mayor Torres- O'Callaghan, the City Council approved the appointment made by Mayor Akinjo as noted above.
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Noes: None
Absent: Diallo
Abstain: None
6.4 MAYOR AKINJO REFERRAL - Appointment of One (1) Member to the Planning Commission Due to an Unscheduled Vacancy, with Term Ending, June 30, 2026, plus Full 4 Year Term Ending June 30, 2030 • Three (3) applications received
Initially, Mayor Akinjo appointed Mark Elliott to the Planning Commission vacancy. Mr. Elliott expressed his appreciation to Council; Mr. Elliott respectfully declined the appointment due to a conflict of interest with his existing assignment as Board of Director with the Lathrop-Manteca Fire District. The City Council discussed the appointment. As a result of said discussion, Mayor Akinjo made the following appointment to the Planning Commission:
Planning Commission Term Expires
Susan Zaca June 30, 2030
On a motion by Councilmember Lazard, seconded by Councilmember Dresser, the City Council approved the appointment made by Mayor Akinjo as noted above.
Ayes: Dresser, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: Diallo
Abstain: None
6.5 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT(S) - None
6.6 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT (S)
Councilmembers thanked those in attendance. Councilmember Dresser commented on the importance of accepting traffic survey results in order to allow for traffic enforcement. Vice Mayor Torres-O'Callaghan thanked the Police and Fire Chiefs on their fireworks safety enforcement.
7. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Akinjo adjourned the Regular Session to Closed Session at 9:13 p.m.
RECONVENE - Mayor Akinjo reconvened the meeting at 10:32 p.m. There was no reportable action taken from Closed Session on Item 1.2.2. There being no further business, Mayor Akinjo adjourned the meeting at 10:33 p.m. in memory of Missionary Minnie Cotton.
Teresa Vargas, MMC
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