ITEM 4. 8
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: APPROVE PLANNING FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY
HOME CHURCH ( TUP- 25- 141)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Waiving the Temporary Use Permit Application Processing and Document
Retention Fees for Home Church, in the Combined
Amount of $ 392
SUMMARY:
Home Church hosted their annual " Love Our City Fall Fest" event on Saturday October 18, 2025, at their Lathrop location ( 17261 S. Manthey Road). The event took place outdoors in the church parking lot, which included inflatables, booths and games.
Home Church has submitted a letter ( Attachment 2) requesting the City waive the Temporary Use Permit ( TUP) application processing fee of $ 382, and the document retention fee of $ 10 ($ 392) because they are providing a public benefit by hosting an event that is free for the community to attend.
BACKGROUND:
Home Church submitted a Temporary Use Permit application for their annual 2025 Fall Harvest event. The event included amenities for guests, including inflatables, carnival booths, games, and pre-ackaged candy for kids of all ages. The event hours were from 4:00 P. M. to 6: 00 P. M. This was a free event that provided activities for the community to participate in and enjoy.
Last year, the City approved a TUP, permitting a similar event held at the same location. The City has consistently approved various community events for Home Church ( formerly Thrive Church) since 2016. The City Council has approved similar requests from non- profit groups that sponsored events for the community. The 392, includes both application processing and document retention fees.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution to waive the Temporary Use Permit Application and Document Retention Fees, and make findings that the fee waiver supports a public benefit to the community, and that the amount of the fee waiver is de- minimis in nature, and is not subsidized by other facility fees.
CITY MANAGER' SREPORT
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
HOME CHURCH FEE WAIVER
FISCAL IMPACT:
The requested fee waiver is $ 392.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Approving the Fee Waiver Request
2. Applicant Fee Waiver Request Letter
3. Event description w/ site plan for TUP- 25- 141
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CITY MANAGER' SREPORT
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
HOME CHURCH FEE WAIVER
APPROVALS:
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO WAIVE
THE TEMPORARY USE PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESSING AND DOCUMENT RETENTION FEES FOR THE HOME CHURCH 2025 FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL EVENT IN THE COMBINED AMOUNT OF $ 392
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2025, the City Council of the City of Lathrop considered a request by Home Church to waive the $ 382 Temporary Use Permit Fee and the $ 10 Document Retention Fee for one ( 1) event that was held on October 18, 2025 at the Home Church location in Lathrop; and
WHEREAS, the Home Church has planned and organized community events annually and has provided the residents of Lathrop and neighboring areas a place to celebrate the fall season.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council finds that this request provides a public benefit to the community, and that the amount of the request is de minimis in nature and not subsidized from other facility fees; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in view of the direct public benefit provided by the Home Church Fall Harvest Festival event within the City of Lathrop, the City Council of the City of Lathrop does hereby waive the Temporary Use Permit Application Fee in the amount of $ 382 and Document Retention Fee in the amount of $ 10 for a total of $ 392.
Resolution No. 25-
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of November 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
PAUL AKINJO, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney Resolution No. 25-
ATTACHMENT 2
October, 2025
City of Lathrop — Community Development Department
Planning Division
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
Subject: Waiver Request
To Whom it may concern,
This letter is to request a fee waiver for the Love Our City: Fall Fest at Home Church in Lathrop on October 18th, 2025 from 4: OOpm — 6: OOpm.
Home Church would like to formally ask that the inspection fee be waived for the following reasons:
We are a non- profit organization providing an event open to the people of Lathrop.
This event will be free of charge for all who attend.
This event will be a safe gathering for families looking to celebrate the Fall season with fun and games.
Thank you for your consideration and we eagerly wait for your response.
Sincerely,
Teresa M. Coronado
Home Church Executive Administrator
OCT 14 2025
CITY OF LATHROP
COM. DEV. DEPT.
ATTACHMENT " 3
October, 2025
MEMO
TO: City of Lathrop Public Works
FROM: Home Church in Lathrop
DATE: October 14th, 2025
OBJECTIVE:
To procure TUP for Love Our City Fall Fest, October 18, 2025 EVENT PROFILE:
On October 18th, 2025, Home Church will be hosting a Harvest Festival free of charge for the community of Lathrop. Families looking for a safe environment to celebrate the Fa11 season will find multiple booths provided with games and pre-ackaged candy for children of all ages. Booths and games will be inaccessible to any vehicle traffic to ensure the safety of all those attending and participating. Home Church anticipates up to 1600 attendants throughout the evening from 4: 00p. m. - 6: 00p. m. with the safety team and staff to ensure the fun and safety of this event.
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 4: 00p. m. - 6: 00p. m.
Home Church
17261 S. Manthey Rd.
Lathrop, CA 95330
EVENT PLANNER:
Teresa Coronado / Administrator
Home Church
501c3 Non -Profit, Tax ID # 050281956
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E: Teresa( a, homechurchlathrop. com
209- 888- 4626
RECEIVED
OCT ? 4 2025
CITY OF LATHROP
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
TRAFFIC PLAN:
Booths and games will be sectioned off by cones with security to enforce the boundaries to see that no vehicles pass through during this event. All common area parking spaces ( with approval of neighbors) will be open to the public along with 14 ADA spaces sectioned with signs. Staff and safety team will be present to control the flow of traffic.
Thank you for your time, dedication, and support in helping Horne Church ensure a safe and compliant event this 2025. We anticipate your response.
Sincerely,
Teresa M. Coronado / Home Church Executive Administrator