ITEM 4.2
CITY OF LATHROP
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025, TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025, AND WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025, ALL DAYS, SCHEDULED TO START AT 2: 00 P. M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
390 Towne Centre Drive, Lathrop, CA 95330
6 MINUTES
PLEASE NOTE: The City Council met on June 23, 2025` at 2: 00 v.m., to discuss the Fiscal Years 2025-026 and 2026-027 Budgets, until their review and discussions concluded. The City Council did not meet on June 24 and June 25, 2025, as the City Council concluded the budget hearings on June 23, 2025.
1. PRELIMINARY
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Akinjo called the meeting to order at 2: 00 p. m.
1. 2 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Akinjo, Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan; and Councilmembers: Diallo, Dresser and Lazard.
Absent: None
1. 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Dresser led the pledge of allegiance.
2. SCHEDULED ITEMS
2. 1 FISCAL YEARS 2025-6 AND 2026-7 BIENNIAL BUDGET REVIEW AND
APPROVAL
City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided an introduction to the budget hearings. The City Council received presentations from each department and approved the following section of the budget in the following order.
2. 1. Council to Consider the Following Sections of the Budget:
A. Overview
Finance Director Cari James provided a general overview of the proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2025-6and 2026-7. A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation.
B. General Government
1. City Council
2. City Manager
3. Government Services / City Clerk
June 23, 2025 Lathrop City Council Special Meeting Minutes Page 1 City Manager Stephen Salvatore, Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard, and Government Services Director and City Clerk Teresa Vargas provided an overview of the City Council, City Manager, and Government Services/ City Clerk sections of the budget. Information presented included:
Staffing and Organizational Chart
Overview of Department and Division Functions
Department Accomplishments and highlights for Fiscal Years 2023- 24 and 2024-5
Goals for Fiscal Years 2025-6 and 2026-7
Significant Budget Changes
A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentations. No amendments were noted to the City Council, City Manager, and Government Services sections of the budget.
4. Economic Development
Economic Development Administrator Shelley Burcham provided an overview of the Economic Development section of the budget. Information presented included:
Staffing / Organizational Chart
Overview of Department and Division Functions
Department Accomplishments and highlights for Fiscal Years 2023- 24 and 2024-5
Goals for Fiscal Years 2025-6 and 2026-7
Significant Budget Changes
A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentations. No amendments were noted to the Economic Development section of the budget.
5. City Attorney
Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard provided an overview of the City Attorney section of the budget. Information presented included:
Staffing / Organizational Chart
Overview of Department and Division Functions
Department Accomplishments and highlights for Fiscal Years 2023- 24 and 2024-5
Goals for Fiscal Years 2025-6 and 2026-7
Significant Budget Changes
A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentations. No amendments were noted to the City Attorney section of the budget.
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6. Human Resources
Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard and Human Resources Director Juliana Burns provided an overview of the Human Resources section of the budget. Information presented included:
Staffing / Organizational Chart
Overview of Department and Division Functions
Department Accomplishments and highlights for Fiscal Years 2023- 24 and 2024-5
Goals for Fiscal Years 2025-6 and 2026-7
Significant Budget Changes
A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentations. No amendments were noted to the Human Resources section of the budget.
7. Finance
Finance Director Cari James provided an overview of the Finance section of the budget. Information presented included:
Staffing / Organizational Chart
Overview of Department and Division Functions
Department Accomplishments and highlights for Fiscal Years 2023- 24 and 2024-5
Goals for Fiscal Years 2025-6 and 2026-7
Significant Budget Changes
A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentations. No amendments were noted to the Finance section of the budget.
8. Information Systems
Information Systems Director Tony Fernandes provided an overview of the Information Systems section of the budget. Information presented included:
Staffing / Organizational Chart
Overview of Department and Division Functions
Department Accomplishments and highlights for Fiscal Years 2023- 24 and 2024-5
Goals for Fiscal Years 2025-6 and 2026-7
Significant Budget Changes
A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentations. City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided additional information. No amendments were noted to the Information Systems section of the budget.
June 23, 2025 Lathrop City Council Special Meeting Minutes Page 3 On a motion by Councilmember Lazard, seconded by Councilmember Diallo, the City Council approved the General Government section of the budget, which included the City Council, City Manager, Government Services / City Clerk, Economic Development, City Attorney, Human Resources, Finance and Information Systems Departments and related Divisions.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan, and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
C. Building Safety and Inspections
Assistant City Manager Michael King and Chief Building Official Ed Short provided an overview of the Building Safety and Inspections section of the budget. Information presented included:
Staffing / Organizational Chart
Overview of Department and Division Functions
Department Accomplishments and highlights for Fiscal Years 2023- 24 and 2024-5
Goals for Fiscal Years 2025-6and 2026-7
Significant Budget Changes
A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. No amendments were noted to the Building Safety and Inspections section of the budget.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council approved the Building Safety and Inspections section of the budget.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan, and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Mayor Akinjo recessed the meeting at 4:5 p. m. Mayor Akinjo reconvened the meeting at 5: 31 p. m.
D. Public Works
Assistant City Manager Michael King and City Engineer Brad Taylor provided an overview of the Public Works section of the budget. Information presented included:
Staffing / Organizational Chart
Overview of Department and Division Functions
Department Accomplishments and highlights for Fiscal Years 2023- 24 and 2024-5
Goals for Fiscal Years 2025-6 and 2026-7
June 23, 2025 Lathrop City Council Special Meeting Minutes Page 4 Significant Budget Changes
A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided additional information. No amendments were noted to the Public Works section of the budget.
On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan, the City Council approved the Public Works section of the budget.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan, and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
E. Community Development
Community Development Director Rick Caguiat provided an overview of the Community Development section of the budget. Information presented included:
Staffing / Organizational Chart
Overview of Department and Division Functions
Department Accomplishments and highlights for Fiscal Years 2023- 24 and 2024-5
Goals for Fiscal Years 2025-6 and 2026-7
Significant Budget Changes
A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided additional information. No amendments were noted to the Community Development section of the budget.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council approved the Public Works section of the budget.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan, and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
F. Public Safety
Police Chief Stephen Sealy and Finance Manager Yesenia Linnell provided an overview of the Public Safety section of the budget. Information presented included:
Staffing / Organizational Chart
Overview of Department and Division Functions
June 23, 2025 Lathrop City Council Special Meeting Minutes Page 5 Department Accomplishments and highlights for Fiscal Years 2023- 24 and 2024-5
Goals for Fiscal Years 2025-6 and 2026-7
Significant Budget Changes
A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided additional information. No amendments were noted to the Public Safety section of the budget.
On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan, the City Council approved the Public Safety section of the budget.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan, and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
G. Parks and Recreation
Councilmember Diallo left for the remainder of the meeting at 7: 46 p. m. during the presentation of the Parks and Recreation section of the budget.
Parks and Recreation Director Todd Sebastian ( joined via zoom) provided an overview of the Parks and Recreation section of the budget. Information presented included:
Staffing / Organizational Chart
Overview of Department and Division Functions
Department Accomplishments and highlights for Fiscal Years 2023- 24 and 2024-5
Goals for Fiscal Years 2025-6 and 2026-7
Significant Budget Changes
A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. No amendments were noted to the Parks and Recreation section of the budget.
On a motion by Councilmember Lazard, seconded by Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan, the City Council approved the Parks and Recreation section of the budget.
Ayes: Dresser, Lazard, Torres - O' Callaghan, and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: Diallo
Abstain: None
H. Measure C
Finance Director Cari James provided an overview of the Measure C section of the budget. Information presented included:
June 23, 2025 Lathrop City Council Special Meeting Minutes Page 6 Staffing / Organizational Chart
Overview of Department and Division Functions
Department Accomplishments and highlights for Fiscal Years 2023- 24 and 2024-5
Goals for Fiscal Years 2025-6 and 2026-7
Significant Budget Changes
A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. No amendments were noted to the Measure C section of the budget.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council approved the Measure C section of the budget.
Ayes: Dresser, Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan, and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: Diallo
Abstain: None
2.1. Council to Consider the Following:
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council adopted Resolution 25- 5840 approving the Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2025-6 and 2026-7, authorized positions by Department, and the Final Gann Limit for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025, and Ending June 30, 2026.
Website Link to Budget Report: https:// www. ci. lathrop. ca. us/ finance/ pag/ budget PDF Link:
https:// www. ci. Iathrop. ca. us/ sites/ default/ files/ileattachments/ finance/ pag/ 5573/ fy2 025 2027 proposed budget web. pdf
3. ADJOURNMENT — There being no further business, Mayor Akinjo adjourned the meeting 7: 59 p. m.
resa Vargas, MMC
Government Services Director
City Clerk
This meeting was called by a majority of the City Council per Government Code Section 54956..
Members of the public interested in addressing the City Council during this Special Meeting may address the item( s), which have been described in the notice of this Special Meeting in accordance with Government Code Section 54954. 3(a).
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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 Reaular Meeting reconvened at 7: 03 p. m.
1. PRELIMINARY
1. 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. LIABILITY CLAIM: Pursuant to CA Government Code Section 54956. 95:
Claimant: Ronak Radadiya
Agency Claimed Against: City of Lathrop
1.2. 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.. 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.. 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. 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' SFORUM
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. TREASURER REPORT FOR MARCH 2025
Approved Quarterly Treasurer' sReport 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' sFall 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 25-6 AND
APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 25- 5845 finding an existing emergency, apprbvinq Construction Contract with GSE Construction Company, Inc., for CTF Phase 4 Expansion, CIP WW 25-6, 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' SEXECUTION 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' sexecution 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. 08.30 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.
July 14, 2025 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 City Manager Stephen Salvatore and Police Chief Stephen Sealy provided additional information.
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 City Council of the City of Lathrop amending Title 10,
Chapter 10. 08, Section 10. 08.30 "Speed Limits" of the Lathrop Municipal Code, including additional signage to assist with enforcement around parks and schools, by the 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 Nilson
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
Term Expires
June 30, 2028
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
Jimmy Zien
Linda Rose
Term Expires
June 30, 2028
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
Erica Crowder
Larry Belfield
Mike Doughty
Term Expires
June 30, 2028
June 30, 2028
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.
July 14, 2025 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 Ayes: Dresser, Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan and Akinjo
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
Susan Zaca
Term Expires
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. 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.. There being no further business, Mayor Akinjo adjourned the meeting at 10: 33 p. m. in memory of Missionary Minnie Cotton.
Teresa V4. as, MMC, City Clerk/
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