January 12, 2026 – Regular Meeting Agenda – 7:00 p.m.
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January 12, 2026 – City Council Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, California
(209) 941-7200
www.ci.lathrop.ca.us
City Council
Paul Akinjo, Mayor
Jennifer Torres-O’Callaghan, Vice Mayor
Minnie Diallo, Councilmember
Stephen Dresser, Councilmember
Diane Lazard, Councilmember
City Staff
Stephen Salvatore, City Manager
Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney
Michael King, Assistant City Manager
Thomas Hedegard, Deputy City Manager
Stephen Sealy, Chief of Police
Teresa Vargas, Government Services
Director / City Clerk
Brad Taylor, City Engineer
Tony Fernandes, Information Systems Director
Cari James, Finance Director
Juliana Burns, Human Resources Director
Rick Caguiat, Community Development
Director
Todd Sebastian, Parks and Recreation
Director
General Order of Business
1. Preliminary
Call to Order
Closed Session
Roll Call
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Announcements by Mayor/City Mgr.
Informational Items
Declaration of Conflict of Interest
2. Presentations
3. Citizen’s Forum
4. Consent Calendar
5. Scheduled Items
Public Hearings
Appeals
Referrals and Reports from
Commissions and Committees
All Other Staff Reports and/or Action
Items
Study Sessions
6. Council Communications
7. Adjournment
Order of Discussion
Generally, the order of discussion after introduction
of an item by the Mayor will include comments and
information by staff followed by City Council
questions and inquiries. The applicant, or their
authorized representative, or interested residents,
may then speak on the item; each speaker may only
speak once to each item. At the close of public
discussion, the item will be considered by the City
Council and action taken.
Consent Calendar
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered
routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one
motion and one vote. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or
interested resident so requests, in which case the
item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and
considered separately.
January 12, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 1
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THIS MEETING
This public meeting will be conducted in person; all members of the City Council will attend in person. Members of the public are welcome in person. This meeting will also be available for public participation by teleconference via ZoomGov at the following link:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1616712426?pwd=h2InspYiE58xrpa1 nOfJPJMa49Gi5e.1
During the meeting, those joining ZoomGov, will be allowed to speak prior to the close of public comment on an item. If you are using this method, please “raise the hand” feature to inform the City Clerk (meeting host) you wish to speak on the matter. Please ensure your computer speaker and microphone are fully functional.
For audio / calling in only, dial: +1 (669) 254-5252 or +1 (669) 216-1590 o To request to speak (same as the “raise hand” feature) press *9 / When the City Clerk calls your name, press *6 to unmute.
Meeting Webinar ID: 161 671 2426 / Passcode: 265095
If you are not able to attend the meeting in person or virtually - Public comment / questions will be accepted by email to City Clerk Teresa Vargas at [email protected]. Please refer to the Agenda Item or Public Comment Matter, and the date of the City Council Meeting, in your written communication.
Questions or comments submitted by email must be submitted by 4:00 p.m., on the day of the meeting.
To address the City Council in person, please submit a purple card to the City Clerk indicating name and number of the item upon which a person wishes to speak.
Council Meetings are live-streamed (with Closed Captioning) on Comcast Cable Channel 97, and on the City Council Webpage: https://www.ci.lathrop.ca.us/citycouncil/page/live-stream Addressing the Council
Any person may speak once on any item under discussion by the City Council after receiving recognition by the Mayor. Purple speaker cards will be available prior to and during the meeting. To address the City Council, a card must be submitted to the City Clerk indicating the name, address and number of the item upon which a person wishes to speak. When addressing the City Council, please walk to the lectern located in front of the City Council.
State your name and address. To ensure all persons, have the opportunity to speak, a time limit will be set by the Mayor for each speaker (see instructions on speaker form). In the interest of time, each speaker may only speak once on each individual agenda item; please limit your comments to new material; do not repeat what a prior speaker has said. If you challenge the nature of a proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.
January 12, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 Citizen’s Forum
Any person desiring to speak on a matter, which is not scheduled on this agenda, may do so under the Citizen’s Forum section. Please submit your purple speaker card to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of Citizen’s Forum or submit your request to speak via the “raise hand” feature in ZoomGov. Only those who have submitted speaker cards, or have expressed an interest in speaking, prior to the conclusion of Citizen’s Forum will be called upon to speak.
Please be aware the California Government Code prohibits the City Council from taking any immediate action on an item, which does not appear on the agenda, unless the item meets stringent statutory requirements. The Mayor will limit the length of your presentation (see instructions on speaker form) and each speaker may only speak once on this agenda item.
Please note, the Council Chamber has limited occupancy due to social distancing.
To leave a voice message for all Councilmembers simultaneously, dial (209) 941-7230. To send an e-mail for Councilmembers simultaneously email: [email protected]. This City Council Agenda and meeting materials can be accessed by computer or any smart device at: https://www.ci.lathrop.ca.us/meetings
General Information
For reports citing supplemental documents relating to specific agenda items, these are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. This agenda was posted at the following locations: City Hall, Community Center, Generations Center, Senior Center, and the LathropManteca Fire District “J" Street and Somerston Parkway Offices. The meetings of the Lathrop City Council are broadcast on Lathrop Comcast Cable Television Channel 97 and live streamed on the City’s website.
Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility and/or accommodations to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II] Interested persons must request the accommodation at least 2 working days in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at (209) 941-7230. Information about the City or items scheduled on the agenda may be referred to:
Teresa Vargas, MMC
Government Services Director / City Clerk
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
Telephone: (209) 941-7230
January 12, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 3
CITY OF LATHROP
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026, 7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION, 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
AGENDA
PLEASE NOTE: There will be a Closed Session commencing at 6:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting will reconvene at 7:00 p.m., or immediately following the Closed Session, whichever is later.
1. PRELIMINARY
1.1 CALL TO ORDER
1.2 CLOSED SESSION
1.2.1 LIABILITY CLAIM: Pursuant to CA Government Code Section 54956.95
Claimant: Ippolito Caradonna
Agency Claimed Against: City of Lathrop
1.2.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager Employee Organization: Service Employees International
Union (SEIU) Local 1021
Agency Negotiator: Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager Employee Organization: Lathrop Mid-Managers and
Confidential Employees Association (LMCEA)
Agency Negotiator: Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager Employee Organization: Lathrop Police Officers Association Employees Association (LPOA)
Agency Negotiator: Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager Unrepresented Sworn Classifications: Police Captain, Police Lieutenant
Agency Negotiator: Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager Unrepresented Classifications: Assistant City Manager,
Deputy City Manager, Government Services Director/City
Clerk, City Engineer, Information Systems Director,
Finance Director, Human Resources Director, Community
Development Director, Parks and Recreation Director,
Chief Building Official
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RECONVENE
1.2.3 REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
1.3 ROLL CALL
1.4 INVOCATION
1.5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.6 ANNOUNCEMENT(S) BY MAYOR / CITY MANAGER
1.7 INFORMATIONAL ITEM(S) - None
1.8 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT(S) OF INTEREST
2. PRESENTATIONS
2.1 INTRODUCTION OF THE 2026 POET LAUREATE AND READING OF POEM Jose Garcia Martin
2.2 PRESENTATION FROM THE SAN JOAQUIN AREA FLOOD CONTROL
AGENCY REGARDING THE DRYLAND LEVEE EXTENSION PROJECT
3. CITIZEN’S FORUM
Any person desiring to speak on a matter which is not scheduled on this agenda may do so under Citizen’s Forum. Please submit a purple speaker card to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of Citizen’s Forum. Only those who have submitted speaker cards, or have expressed an interest in speaking, prior to the conclusion of Citizen’s Forum will be called upon to speak.
Please be aware the California Government Code prohibits the City Council from taking any immediate action on an item, which does not appear on the agenda, unless the item meets stringent statutory requirements. The City Council can, however, allow its members or staff to briefly (no more than five (5) minutes) respond to statements made, to ask questions for clarification, make a brief announcement or report on his or her own activities. (See California Government Code Section 54954.2(a)). Unless directed otherwise by City Council majority, all questions asked and not answered at the meeting will be responded to in writing within 10 business days. ALL PUBLIC
COMMENTS MUST BE MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LATHROP CITY COUNCIL HANDBOOK OF RULES AND PROCEDURES!
January 12, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 5
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless the Mayor, Councilmember, or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
4.1 WAIVING OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Waive 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
Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of November 10, 2025
4.3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 26-477 OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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
Waive Full Reading and Adopt Ordinance 26-477 to Amend Section
10.24.030 to Title 10 (“Vehicles and Traffic”) of the Lathrop Municipal Code to Designate No Parking Areas
4.4 REVIEW OF THE CAPITAL FACILITY FEE FUNDS REPORT FOR FY 2024- 2025 AND THE FIVE-YEAR CFF FUND REPORT
Review of the Capital Facility Fee Funds Report for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 and the Five-Year CFF Fund Report
4.5 ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY OF LATHROP ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
Adopt Resolution to Accept the City of Lathrop Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
4.6 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THE MAYOR TO ATTEND THE U.S.
CONFERENCE OF MAYORS 94th WINTER MEETING
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Out of State Travel for the Mayor to Attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors 94th Winter Meeting in Washington, DC, January 27-30, 2026
4.7 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THREE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL TO ATTEND THE 2026 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONGRESSIONAL
CITY CONFERENCE
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Out of State Travel for Three Members of Council to Attend the 2026 National League of Cities Congressional City Conference to Washington D.C., from March 14-18, 2026
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4.8 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATOR AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO ATTEND THE ICSC LAS VEGAS CONFERENCE IN MAY 2026, AND THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR TO ATTEND THE IAMC
SPRING FORUM IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS IN APRIL 2026
Adopt Resolution to Authorize Out of State Travel for the Economic Development Administrator and the Community Development Director to Attend and Represent the City of Lathrop at the ICSC Las Vegas Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 18, 2026, to May 20, 2026, and the Economic Development Administrator to Attend the IAMC Spring 2026 Forum on April 18, 2026, to April 22, 2026
4.9 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR TWO CITY STAFF TO ATTEND THE TYLER CONNECT 2026 CONFERENCE
Adopt Resolution to Authorize Out of State Travel for the Accounting Manager and Utility and Revenue Services Manager to Attend the Tyler Connect 2026 Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 7 – 10, 2026
4.10 ESTABLISH THE CITY OF LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT TOW
ROTATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT
FOR SERVICES
Adopt Resolution to Establish the City of Lathrop Police Department Tow Rotation Service Policies and Associated Fees for Participation in the Lathrop Police Department Tow Rotation Program and Authorize the City Manager to Enter into Contracts for Tow Services with up to Five (5) Tow Service Providers
4.11 RATIFY EMERGENCY SERVICE CONTRACT WITH ADVANCED
INTEGRATION & CONTROLS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SERVICES AND
SUPPORT FOR CONTROL SYSTEMS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
Adopt Resolution to Ratify an Emergency Service Contract with Advanced Integration & Controls to Provide Technical Services and Support for Control Systems Hardware and Software
4.12 APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 36 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
WITH DAVID SILVA, DBA SILVA LANDSCAPE TO ADD QUEIROLO PARK,
AND APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopt Resolution to Approve Contract Change Order No. 36 with David Silva, dba Silva Landscape to Add Queirolo Park, and Approve the Associated Budget Amendment
4.13 APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH UNITED PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE, INC., FOR SPARTAN WAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ENHANCEMENTS, CIP PS 26-20 AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT Adopt Resolution Approving a Construction Contract with United Pavement Maintenance, Inc., for Spartan Way Traffic Safety Enhancements, CIP PS 26-20 and Approve Budget Amendment January 12, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 7
4.14 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH EP NO. 21-83, LOCATED AT 17401 MANTHEY ROAD, FROM MANTHEY ROAD
INVESTMENTS, LLC
Adopt Resolution to Accept Public Improvements Associated with Encroachment Permit No. 21-83, Located at 17401 Manthey Road from Manthey Road Investments, LLC
4.15 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH EP NO. 22-128, LOCATED AT 1500 E. MADRUGA ROAD, FROM CUNHA TRUCKING
Adopt Resolution to Accept Public Improvements Associated with Encroachment Permit No. 22-128, Located at 1500 E. Madruga Road, from Cunha Trucking
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
5.1 PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 2.20 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION OF THE LATHROP
MUNICIPAL CODE (LMC)
City Council to Consider the Following:
1. Hold a Public Hearing; and
2. First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend the Lathrop Municipal Code (LMC) Section 2.20.020
“Membership”, Section 2.20.030 “Term of Office” and
Section 2.20.060 “Duties and Responsibilities”
5.2 REVIEW AND CONSIDER RED-LIGHT SAFETY CAMERAS AT THE
INTERSECTIONS OF RIVER ISLANDS PARKWAY & MCKEE BOULEVARD, LATHROP ROAD & 5TH STREET/WOODFIELD DRIVE, AND GOLDEN
VALLEY PARKWAY & SPARTAN WAY
Council to Consider Red-Light Safety Cameras at the Intersections of River Islands Parkway & McKee Boulevard, Lathrop Road & 5th Street/Woodfield Drive, and Golden Valley Parkway & Spartan Way
6. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
6.1 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
6.2 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Central Valley Executive Committee/LOCC (Akinjo/Diallo) SJ Co. Council of Governments (Akinjo/Diallo)
SJ Co. Council of Governments Executive Committee (Akinjo) Integrated Waste Management Task Force (Dresser/Torres-O’Callaghan) Reclamation District 17 Joint Powers Authority (Salvatore) San Joaquin Partnership Board of Directors (Salvatore) San Joaquin County Commission on Aging (Vacancy)
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Dresser/Akinjo) SJ Co. Water Advisory Board (Torres-O’Callaghan/Lazard) January 12, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 8 Tri Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority (Akinjo) San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency (Dresser/Lazard/Torres-O’Callaghan) Ava Community Energy (Diallo/Dresser)
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) (Diallo)
6.3 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT(S)
7. ADJOURNMENT
/Teresa Vargas/
Teresa Vargas, MMC
Government Services Director
City Clerk