CITY OF LATHROP
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025, 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 - Mayor Akinjo called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
1.2 ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Akinjo, Vice Mayor Torres-O'Callaghan,
and Councilmembers: Dresser and Lazard
Absent: Councilmember Diallo
1.3 INVOCATION - Pastor Trinity Nielson, New Life Church, provided the invocation.
1.4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Pastor Trinity Nielson, New Life Church, led the pledge of allegiance.
1.5 ANNOUNCEMENT(S) BY MAYOR / CITY MANAGER - None
1.6 INFORMATIONAL ITEM(S) - None
1.7 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT (S) OF INTEREST
Councilmember Lazard declared a conflict of interest with Items 4.16 and 4.17, due to her employment with Dell'Osso Farms.
2. PRESENTATIONS - None
3. CITIZEN'S FORUM
Assistant Superintendent Victoria Brunn, with Manteca Unified School District, expressed appreciation to staff for traffic improvements on Spartan Way.
Caller identified as "Zoom User" was not able to unmute/connect on zoom.
Caller was provided several opportunities to unmute. Mayor Akinjo provided a second opportunity to speak following the conclusion of the River Islands Consent Calendar. Caller was not able to connect.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres-'Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar, Items 4.1 through
4.15, by the following roll call vote:
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 adopted 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 October 13, 2025.
4.3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 25-475 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO ADD SECTIONS 13.04.125 AND
13.16.125 TO TITLE 13 ("PUBLIC SERVICES") TO THE LATHROP
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH CAPACITY ALLOCATION AND
CONSUMPTION REVIEW
Waived full reading and adopted Ordinance 25-475 adding Sections
13.04.125 and 13.16.125 to Title 13 ("Public Services") to the Lathrop Municipal Code to Establish Capacity Allocation and Consumption Review.
4.4 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 25-476 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO AMEND TITLE 13 ("PUBLIC SERVICE") OF THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A
GENERAL DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR"
Waived full reading and adopted Ordinance 25-476 amending Title 13 ("Public Service") of the Lathrop Municipal Code to establish a general definition for "Public Works Director"
4.5 EXTENSION OF FIXED ROUTE FARE-FREE PROGRAM AND ALIGNMENT
OF FIXED ROUTE SCHEDULE WITH LATHROP HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE City Clerk Teresa Vargas announced public comment letter received from Kelvin, dated December 8, 2025, related to Item 4.5.
December 8, 2025 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 Pulled by Councilmember Dresser. A question and answer period ensued. Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard provided additional information.
Adopted Resolution 25-5930 to approve Lathrop Transit Fixed Route Fare-Free Program through June 30, 2026, and modification of the fixed route ("School Tripper") schedule to mirror the Lathrop High School schedule.
4.6 RATIFY THE PURCHASES FROM CDW-G FOR CYBER SECURITY RELATED
SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS AND AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL CYBER
SECURITY PURCHASES
Adopted Resolution 25-5931 ratifying purchases from CDW-G for cyber security related software subscriptions and authorizing additional cyber security purchases.
4.7 APPROVE THE NAMING OF CITY PARK
Adopted Resolution 25-5932 approving of naming the Basin Neighborhood Park as Sonny Dhaliwal Park.
4.8 APPROVE A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH WEST COAST ENERGY SYSTEMS, LLC. FOR GENERATOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES AND
APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 25-5933 approving a Service Contract with West Coast Energy Systems LLC., for generator maintenance and repair services, and related budget amendment.
4.9 APPROVE PURCHASE OF PRECAST BIKE LANE DIVIDERS FROM SEMA
PRECAST FOR SPARTAN WAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS, CIP PS 26-20
Adopted Resolution 25-5934 approving purchase of precast bike lane dividers from SEMA Precast for the Spartan Way Traffic Safety Enhancements Project, CIP PS 26-20.
4.10 APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CERVANTES LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC., FOR THE MEDIAN FENCE ASSOCIATED WITH SPARTAN WAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS, CIP PS 26-20
Adopted Resolution 25-5935 approving a Construction Contract with Cervantes Landscape Services, Inc., for the median fence associated with the Spartan Way Traffic Safety Enhancements, CIP PS 26-20.
4.11 APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH LAFLUER ENGINEERING INC., FOR EAST LATHROP WATER MAIN AND LATERAL UPGRADES, CIP PW 24-12
December 8, 2025 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 3 Adopted Resolution 25-5936 approving a Construction Contract with LaFleur Engineering, Inc., for East Lathrop Water Main and Lateral Upgrades, CIP PW 24-12.
4.12 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH EP NO. 2023-153 AND 2024-07 LOCATED AT 400 STANFORD CROSSING FROM
STANFORD CROSSING 195 OWNER, LLC., AND APPROVE CHANGE
ORDER NO. 35 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WITH DAVID SILVA,
DBA SILVA LANDSCAPE
Adopted Resolution 25-5937 accepting public improvements associated with Encroachment Permit No. 2023-153 and 2024-07, located at 400 Stanford Crossing from Stanford Crossing 195 Owner, LLC., releasing of Performance Bond, and approving Change Order No. 35 for landscape maintenance services with David Silva, DBA Silva Landscape.
4.13 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY MARINA
LANDSCAPE, INC., FOR GREEN PARK IMPROVEMENTS, CIP PK 22-12 Adopted Resolution 25-5938 accepting public improvements constructed by Marina Landscape, Inc., for the Green Park Improvements Project, CIP PK 22-12, and authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion, releasing of contract retention, and releasing of Performance and Payment Bonds.
4.14 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY MG AND JC CONCRETE, INC., FOR MOSSDALE COMMUNITY SIDEWALK REPAIRS, CIP PS 25-25
Adopted Resolution 25-5939 accepting public improvements constructed by MG and JC Concrete, Inc., for Mossdale Community Sidewalk Repairs Project, CIP PS 25-25, and authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion, releasing of contract retention, and releasing of Performance and Payment Bonds.
4.15 CREATE CITYWIDE STREETLIGHT LED CONVERSION, CIP GG 26-27, APPROVE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TANKO STREETLIGHTING INC.,
AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Pulled by Councilmember Dresser. A question and answer period ensued. City Engineer Brad Taylor provided additional information.
Adopted Resolution 25-5940 creating Citywide Streetlight LED Conversion Project, CIP GG 26-27, approving a Service Agreement with Tanko Streetlighting Inc., and approving related budget amendment.
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RIVER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT CONSENT ITEMS
Councilmember Lazard recused herself at 7:26 p.m., following the vote of the Consent Calendar, prior to the vote consideration for Items 4.16 and 4.17, due to declared conflict of interest noted in Item 1.7.
On a motion by Councilmember Dresser, seconded by Vice Mayor Torres- 'Callaghan, the City Council approved the River Islands Consent Calendar, Items 4.16 through 4.17, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dresser, Torres-O'Callaghan, and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: Diallo
Abstain: Lazard
4.16 APPROVE THE 2025 AMENDMENT OF THE RIVER ISLANDS PHASE TWO
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
Adopted Resolution 25-5941 approving the 2025 Amendment to the River Islands Development Phase Two Parks and Open Space Master Plan.
4.17 ACCEPT LATHROP LANDING COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS WITH CONDITIONS FROM RIVER ISLANDS CONSTRUCTION, LLC., LOCATED
WITHIN THE TOWN CENTER DISTRICT OF RIVER ISLANDS
Adopted Resolution 25-5942 accepting Lathrop Landing Community Park improvements with conditions from River Islands Construction, LLC., located within the Town Center District of the River Islands Development.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
Councilmember Lazard returned to the dais at 7:27 p.m.
Following the vote of Items 4.16 and 4.17. Mayor Akinjo directed staff to return to Citizen's Forum to allow the caller identified as "Zoom User" to speak. As noted in Item 3, "Zoom User" was not able to unmute/connect on zoom. Caller was provided several opportunities to unmute. Mayor Akinjo provided a second opportunity to speak following the conclusion of the River Islands Consent Calendar. Caller was not able to connect.
5.1 PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO AMEND SECTION 10.24.030 TO TITLE 10 ("VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC") OF THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE TO
DESIGNATE NO PARKING AREAS
December 8, 2025 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 5 City Engineer Brad Taylor provided the presentation. A question and answer ensued throughout the presentation. A question and answer period followed. Mayor Akinjo opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Mayor Akinjo closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres-'Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council considered the following:
1. Held a public hearing; and
2. Waived first reading and introduced an ordinance amending Section 10.24.030 to Title 10 ("Vehicles and Traffic"'), of the Lathrop Municipal Code, designating no parking areas, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dresser, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan, and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: Diallo
Abstain: None
6. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
6.1 MAYOR AKINJO REFERRAL - Appointment of Vice Mayor for 2026 Mayor Akinjo reappointed Council Member Torres-O'Callaghan as Vice Mayor for the 2026 Calendar Year.
6.2 MAYOR AKINJO REFERRAL - Mayor and Councilmember Assignments for 2026
Mayor Akinjo requested City Council consideration of maintaining the same assignments as 2025. Council consensus directed the City Clerk to record the same assignments for 2026.
Fausto, a Zoom caller, was provided an opportunity to speak on the matter; however, the caller was unable to unmute.
6.3 COUNCILMEMBER DIALLO REFERRAL - Discuss and Request Creating a 2x2 Committee between the City of Lathrop and San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office for Matters Related to a Proposed Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Jurisdictional Waterways in Lathrop Due to Councilmember Diallo's absence, Item 6.3 was moved to the next Regular City Council Meeting.
6.4 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Vice Mayor Torres-O'Callaghan reported her attendance at a recent National League of Cities Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, along with Mayor Akinjo. Councilmember Dresser reported his attendance at a recent San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency meeting. City Manager December 8, 2025 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 6 Stephen Salvatore also commented on his advocacy trip to Washington DC with the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency delegation. A brief discussion was held regarding the importance of state and federal funding for emergency and critical infrastructure projects.
6.5 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT(S)
Mayor Akinjo thanked those in attendance and moved to adjourn the meeting.
7. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mayor Akinjo adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
City Clerk
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