CITY MANAGER' S REPORT ITEM 4. 6
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: DESIGNATION OF THE CITY OF LATHROP' SLABOR
NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO THE BROWN ACT
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957. 6)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution to Establish a List of Designated Representatives of the City of Lathrop to Participate
in Closed Session with the City Council to discuss
Labor Negotiations with the Identified Bargaining
Units and Unrepresented Employees for Negotiations
for the 2026 Calendar Year
SUMMARY:
The City currently has Memorandums of Understanding ( MOU' s) with the following bargaining units:
Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 ( SEIU) Lathrop Mid - Managers and Confidential Employees Association ( LMCEA) Lathrop Police Officers Association ( LPOA)
During the negotiation process, the Chief Negotiator will also consider compensation and benefits for unrepresented staff and unrepresented sworn staff, as the City has done in the past.
The current MOU' sexpire on June 30, 2026. Staff will begin negotiations with the three bargaining units in February 2026.
BACKGROUND
Government Code Section 54947. 6provides that prior to closed session, the legislative body of the local agency shall hold an open and public session in which it identifies its designated representatives.
The City Manager, Stephen J. Salvatore, serves as the City' s Chief Negotiator for
bargaining and has selected the following staff to serve on the negotiating team:
Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney
Michael King, Assistant City Manager
Thomas Hedegard, Deputy City Manager
Che Johnson, Specialized Legal Counsel
Mr. Che Johnson with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore will serve as specialized legal counsel. Mr. Johnson specializes in labor relations and has supported the City with past negotiations. If necessary, Mr. Johnson will also participate in Closed Session.
CITY MANAGER' SREPORT PAGE 2
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ESTABLISH A LIST OF DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES TO PARTICIPATE
IN CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LABOR NEGOTIATIONS ( GOVERNMENT CODE 54957. 6)
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that a resolution be adopted to establish a list of representatives to meet with the City Council, as needed, in order to comply with the provisions of Government Code 54957. 6.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff time to prepare this report.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution to Establish a List of Designated Representatives of the City of Lathrop to Participate in Closed Session with the City Council to Discuss Labor Negotiations with the Identified Bargaining Units and Unrepresented Employees for Negotiations for the 2026 Calendar Year.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 3
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ESTABLISH A LIST OF DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES TO PARTICIPATE
IN CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LABOR NEGOTIATIONS ( GOVERNMENT CODE 54957. 6)
APPROVALS:
Juliana rns Date
Director of Human Resources
Thomas Hedegard Date
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Deputy City Manager
Salvador Navarrete Date
City Attorney
Stephen J. Salvatore
City Manager
Date
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO
ESTABLISH A LIST OF DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY OF
LATHROP TO PARTICIPATE IN CLOSED SESSION WITH THE CITY COUNCIL
TO DISCUSS LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE IDENTIFIED BARGAINING
UNITS AND UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES FOR NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE 2026 CALENDAR YEAR
WHEREAS, the City of Lathrop will begin labor negotiations with Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 ( SEIU), Lathrop Mid - Managers and Confidential Employees Association ( LMCEA), Lathrop Police Officers Association ( LPOA) and Unrepresented Employees in February 2026; and
WHERAS, the Memorandums of Understanding with the identified bargaining units expire on June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, during the negotiation process, the Chief Negotiator will also consider compensation and benefits for unrepresented staff and unrepresented sworn staff, as the City has done in the past; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54947. 6provides that prior to closed session, the legislative body of the local agency shall hold an open and public session in which it identifies its designated representatives;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lathrop does hereby establish the following persons as designated representatives to represent the City in closed session labor negotiations with the following unions and unrepresented employee positions pursuant to Government Code Section 54947. 6:
Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 ( SEIU) Lathrop Mid -Managers and Confidential Employees Association ( LMCEA) Lathrop Police Officers Association ( LPOA)
Unrepresented Staff Members
Unrepresented Sworn Staff Members
Designated Representatives
Stephen J. Salvatore, Chief Negotiator
Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney
Michael King, Assistant City Manager
Thomas Hedegard, Deputy City Manager
Che Johnson, Specialized Legal Counsel
Resolution 26-
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 9th day of February 2026, by the following vote of the City Council, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Paul Akinjo, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarr te, City Attorney Resolution 26-
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