CITY MANAGER' SREPORT
JANUARY 12, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM:
RECOMMENDATION:
ITEM 5. 1
PUBLIC HEARING ( PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO
CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 2.0
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 2.0. 020
Membership", Section 2.0. 030 "Term
of Office" and Section 2.0. 060 "Duties
and Responsibilities"
SUMMARY:
After a review of the goals of the Youth Advisory Commission, an update to the Lathrop Municipal Code ( LMC) as it relates to Membership, Term of Office, and the Duties and Responsibilities of the commissioners is recommended by staff. Updates to the LMC Chapter 2.0, specifically to section 2.0. 020 "Membership", section
2.0. 030 "Term of Office" and section 2.0. 060 "Duties and Responsibilities" are recommended to align with the goals of the commission.
BACKGROUND:
Staff has identified the proposed amendments to the LMC Chapter 2. 20, specifically to section 2.0. 020 "Membership", section 2.0. 030 "Term of Office" and section
2.0. 060 "Duties and Responsibilities" to more closely align with the goals of the commission.
Each of the proposed amendments to LMC Chapter 2.0 are stated below and are outlined in Exhibit A to Attachment A. (Recommended new verbiage identified with an underline, and any proposed deleted verbiage identified by a strike through.) The proposed changes include the following:
Update Section 2.0. 020 "Membership" to no longer require members to be represented by three ( 3) freshman, three ( 3) sophomore, three ( 3) juniors and three 3) seniors, but rather represented by those individuals who are interested, apply and are committed to the commission goals regardless of grade level.
Update Section 2.0. 030 "Terms of Office" to incorporate the revised terms recommended by staff and supported by a vote of the members of YAC to eliminate the position of secretary and treasurer because the Parks and Recreation Manager acts as the official secretary for the Youth Advisory Commission and the City Manager acts as the official treasurer for all City affairs.
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ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 2.0 OF THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE Additionally, staff recommends eliminating the need for a liaison between the Youth Advisory Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission as pertinent information is relayed to the Parks and Recreation Commission through the Secretary.
With regard to the " Duties and Responsibilities" as outlined in LMC 2.0. 060, the proposed updates align with the goals of the commission and are as follows:
The Youth Advisory Commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
A. To advise staff on recreational, education, and social service opportunities for those ages 12-7 within the City of Lathrop.
To develop recreational, educational, and social service opportunitics for those teens no less than 13 and no more than 18 years of age; B. To act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all matters pertaining to the youth and teen population;
C. To foster close coordination of services between agencies in the county of San Joaquin providing services to youth and teens and the city to avoid duplication of services;
To encourage a sound program to expand youth - acilitics including development and maintenance;
D. To interpret youth programs to public officials and the general citizenry in order to promote understanding and financial support from public and private sources;
E. To act in an advisory capacity to the city staff council in making plans for and conducting activities for youth;
F. To work with staff to develop new recreation programs, activities and special events for those ages 12-7, provided they can be accommodated within the youth development approved budget;
C. To recommend to thc city council thc cstab ishmcnt of general policies, rulc3 and regulations, and rates or fccs to be charged with rcspcct to the operation of a Lathrop teen program and its services as defined by the annual budget; H. To consider recommendations and requests originating from any source; I. To make periodic inspections of the youth facilities; J. To advise the city council in the acquisition, development, beautification and maintenance of additional facilities for use by youth;
K. To advise thc city council in coordinating thc youth services with thc program3 of othcr organizations and government agencies;
L. To advise in the preparation of the annual teen budget and long range capital improvement programs for youth and teen amenities for submission to the city council;
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ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 2.0 OF THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE Additionally, staff recommends eliminating the need for a liaison between the Youth Advisory Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission as pertinent information is relayed to the Parks and Recreation Commission through the Secretary.
With regard to the " Duties and Responsibilities" as outlined in LMC 2.0. 060, the proposed updates align with the goals of the commission and are as follows:
The Youth Advisory Commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
A. To advise staff on recreational, education, and social service opportunities for those ages 12-7 within the City of Lathrop.
To develop recreational, educational, and social scrv+ c-epportunitics for those teens no less than 13 and no more than 18 years of age; B. To act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all matters pertaining to the youth and teen population;
C. To foster close coordination of services between agencies in the county of San Joaquin providing services to youth and teens and the city to avoid duplication of services;
To encourage a sound program to expand youth facilities including development and maintenance;
D. To interpret youth programs to public officials and the general citizenry in order to promote understanding and financial support from public and private sources;
E. To act in an advisory capacity to the city staff council in making plans for and conducting activities for youth;
F. To work with staff to develop new recreation programs, activities and special events for those ages 12-7, provided they can be accommodated within the youth development approved budget;
E. To rccommcnd to thc city council thc establishment of general policies, rulc3 and regulations, and rates or fees to be charged with respect to the operation of a Lathrop teen program and its services as defined by the annual budget; H. To consider Fecenifficndations and requests originating € Fom any source; I. To make periodic inspections of the youth facilities; J. To advise the city council in the acquisition, development, beautification and maintenance of additional facilities for use by youth;
K. To advise the city council in coordinating the youth services with the programs of other organizations and government agcncics;
L. To advise in thc preparation of thc annual tccn budget and long range capital - improvement programs for youth and teen amenities for submission to the city council;
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
JANUARY 12, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 2.0 OF THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed amendments of Lathrop Municipal Code Section 2.0. 020 Membership", Section 2.0. 030 "Term of Office" and Section 2.0. 060 "Duties and Responsibilities" are intended to update and align the LMC with the goals of the commission.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ATTACHMENTS:
A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lathrop to Amend the Lathrop Municipal Code Section 2.0. 020 "Membership", Section 2.0. 030 "Term of Office" and Section 2.0. 060 "Duties and Responsibilities".
Exhibit A: Chapter 2.0 Youth Advisory Commission Section 2.0. 020 Membership", Section 2.0. 030 "Term of Office" and Section 2.0. 060 Duties and Responsibilities"
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ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 2.0 OF THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE APPROVALS:
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Todd Sebastian Date
Director of Parks and Recreation
Thomas Hedegard Date
Deputy City Manager
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Michael King Date
Assistant City Manager
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Salvador Navarrete Date
City Attorney
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Stephen J. Salvatore Date
City Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 26 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO AMEND THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.0. 020 " MEMBERSHIP", SECTION 2.0. 030 "TERM OF OFFICE" AND SECTION 2.0. 060 "DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES"
WHEREAS, the City of Lathrop City Council held a duly noticed public hearing at a regular meeting on January 12, 2026, to review and consider this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, staff identified the proposed amendments to more closely align the Lathrop Municipal Code with the goals of the commission; and WHEREAS, staff request that the City Council consider amending LMC section
2.0. 020 "Membership", section 2.0. 030 "Term of Office" and section 2.0. 060 Duties and Responsibilities" as shown in Attachment A, incorporated by reference herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of the City of Lathrop does hereby approve amending section 2.0. 020 "Membership", section
2.0. 030 "Term of Office" and section 2.0. 060 "Duties and Responsibilities" of the Lathrop Municipal Code as shown in Attachment A, incorporated by reference herein.
Section 1. The Lathrop Municipal Code is hereby amended as shown in Attachment A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
Section 2. This Ordinance is not intended to and shall not be construed or given effect in a manner that imposes upon the City or any officer or employee thereof a mandatory duty of care toward persons and property within or without the city so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages, except as otherwise imposed by law.
Section 3. - Severability. If any section, subsequent subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance irrespective of the unconstitutionality or invalidity of any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase.
Section 4. - Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take legal effect 30 days from and after the date of its passage.
Section 5. - Publication. Within fifteen days of the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall make a copy of this Ordinance to be published in full accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code.
THIS ORDINANCE was introduced at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Lathrop on the 12th day of January, and was PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lathrop on the day of 2026 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Paul Akinjo, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO, FORM:
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Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
City of Lathrop, CA
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YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
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2.0. 010. Established.
The youth advisory commission of the city, hereinafter referred to in this chapter as the commission," is created.
Ord. 01- 186 § 1)
2.0. 020. Membership.
A. The youth advisory commission shall consist of no less than seven and no more than 13 members represented by three freshman, three sophomores, three juniors, three seniors and one member who can be in any grade level to serve as the chair. Each commissioner shall:
1) be no less than 13 years of age and no more than 18 years of age; and ( 2) a student in grades 9 through 12, in an approved education program for high school students; and ( 3) a resident of the city or its sphere of influence, at the time of application for appointment and continuously thereafter.
B. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the then -appointed members.
C. The members shall be appointed by the mayor, with the approval ofthe city council.
Ord. 01- 186 § 1; Ord. 03- 224 § 4; Ord. 07- 272 § 6; Ord. 16- 368 § 1)
2.0. 030. Term of office.
A. Members of the commission shall serve for a period of one year. If a vacancy shall occur otherwise than the expiration of a term, it shall be filled by appointment by the mayor, with the approval of the city council, for the unexpired portion of the term. No person appointed as a commissioner shall be eligible to serve more than three consecutive terms or majority portions thereof.
B. A member of the commission may be removed from office by the mayor, with the approval by the city council. Whenever a member of the youth advisory commission has missed three meetings in a year of the youth advisory commission, the question of that person' s continuance in office must be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the city council. The secretary of the youth advisory commission shall keep an attendance record and inform any member by letter when he or she has two absences.
C. The youth advisory commission shall select a chair and; vice -chair, secretary and treasurer from among its members. The term of these offices shall be one year.
D. One member of youth advisory commission will act as a liaison to the Lathrop parks and recreation commission. Their responsibilities shall be to attend parks and recreation commission meetings; acting as a conduit for information between the two commissions. He or she will provide a
report monthly to the YAC members on issues addressed by the parks Ord. 01- 186 § 1; Ord. 07- 272 § 7; Ord. 16- 368 § 1)
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2.0. 040. Meetings.
A. The youth advisory commission shall schedule at least one meeting per month at such time and place as it may fix by resolution. Special meetings of the commission may be called at any time by the chairperson or by any three or more members of the commission upon 24 hour personal notice being given to all members ofthe commission. Ifpersonal notice cannot be given, written notice must be mailed to such members at least five days prior to the meeting. Notice shall be posted at the city offices at least 24 hours prior to a special meeting.
B. A majority of members shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting of the commission.
Ord. 01- 186 § 1)
2.0. 050. Rules and records.
The youth advisory commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, correspondence, findings and determinations, which shall be public record. The commission shall render such reports to the city council as may be required.
Ord. 01- 186 § 1)
2.0. 060. Duties and responsibilities.
The youth advisory commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
tA. To advise staff on recreational, education, and social service opportunities for those ages 12-7 within the City of Lathrop. T develop recreational, educational, and social service opportunities for those teens no less than 13 and no more than 18 years of age; B B. To act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all matters pertaining to the youth and teen population;
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L. To advise in the preparation of the annual teen budget and long range capital improvement programs for youth and teen amenities for submission to the city council; M. To advise the city council on the problems of the do, elopment of facilities, programs and improved services for youth;
extent possible, agreements « ith other governing bodies for the best possible joint use of youth and other facilities;
facilities to be erected in conjunction with senior activities; P. To recommend to the city council policies, rules and regulations relating to the conduct of youth facilities and activities and rates or fees to be charged for the use of youth facilities or programs;
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To perform such other duties as may be requested from time to time by the city council; The city council shall not receive recommendations from the commission on the same subject matter within a six month period without significant additional information and/ or without a majority vote of the commission;
S. To annually hold a
joint meeting with the parks and recreation commission to discuss goals for the coming year.
F. To work with staff to develop new recreation programs activities and special events for those ages 12-7, provided they can be accommodated within the youth development approved budget;
G. To approve the disbursement and/ or expenditure of funds identified as commission funds in the youth development budget provided that these expenditures shall in all instances follow the city' s purchasing system as defined in LMC Section 2. 36. 050( A) and ( B) for purchases up to $ 4, 999 requiring the signature of the appropriate department head; and expenditures above $ 5, 000 requiring the approval and signature of the city manager and further provided that such expenditures shall also be to carry on programs for those ages 12-7, while allowing the commission to make non -teen programming -related financial discretionary expenditures of up to $ 3, 000 annually, provided they can be accommodated within the youth development approved budget, and not to make physical changes to any city property.
H. To perform such other duties as may be reauested from time to time by the cites council.
Ord. 01- 186 § 1; Ord. 03- 224 § 5)
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