CITY OF LATHROP
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026, 7: 00 P. M.
CLOSED SESSION, 6: 00 P. M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
MINUTES
PLEASE NOTE: There was a Closed Session, which commencing at 6: 00 P. M. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7: 01 v.m.
1. PRELIMINARY
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Akinjo called the meeting to order at 6: 00 p. m. and adjourned to Closed Session.
1. 2 CLOSED SESSION
1.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9(d)( 2):
2 Potential Case
1. 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Sections: 54956. 8and 54954.
Property APN & Address: 196- 020-4, 134 Roth Road,
Agency Negotiator: Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Inderpal Singh
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Purchase
1.2.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Sections: 54956. 8and 54954.
Property APN & Address: 196- 020- 13, 11550 S. Harlan Road Agency Negotiator: Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Lathrop Sands Community, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Purchase
1.2.4 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Sections: 54956. 8and 54954.
Property APN & Address: 196- 020- 14, 11616 S. Harlan Road Agency Negotiator: Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Balwant Sandhu
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Purchase
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1. 2.5 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Sections: 54956. 8and 54954.
Property APN & Address: 196- 030-1, 11550 S. Harlan Road Agency Negotiator: Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Diamond Holding of California, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Purchase
1. 2.6 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Sections: 54956. 8and 54954.
Property APN & Address: 196- 020-6, 11338 S. Harlan Road and 196- 020- 2, 116 Roth Road
Agency Negotiator: Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Fast Lane Sierra 2018, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Purchase
RECONVENE — Mayor Akinjo reconvened the meeting at 7: 01 p. m.
1.2.7 REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Salvador Navarrete reported that the City Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Item 1.2; the City Council provided direction by consensus; no other reportable action taken.
1. 3 ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Akinjo; Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, and Councilmembers: Diallo, Dresser, and Lazard.
Absent: None
1. 4 INVOCATION - Invocation was not held.
1. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Dresser led the pledge of allegiance
1. 6 ANNOUNCEMENT( S) BY MAYOR / CITY MANAGER - None
1. 7 INFORMATIONAL ITEM( S) - None
1. 8 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT( S) OF INTEREST
Councilmember Lazard declared a conflict of interest with Item 4. 17, due to her employment with Dell' Osso Farms.
2. PRESENTATIONS
2. 1 PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH February 9, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 Mayor Akinjo, joined by the City Council, presented a proclamation to Lathrop community member Brandy Perkins declaring February 2026 as Black History Month.
3. CITIZEN' SFORUM
David Mendoza ( in person speaker) expressed concern regarding Paradise Road, stating that recent pavement work completed by the County did not restore pavement markers, which he indicated is a safety issue.
Tammy Dunbar ( in person speaker), Legislative Representative for Congress Member Adam Grey provided an overview of various legislative updates and activities for California' s 13th District.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Dresser, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar, Items 4. 1 through
4. 16, by the following roll call vote, unless otherwise indicated:
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
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 December 8, 2025.
4. 3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 26- 478 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO AMEND THE LATHROP
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.0. 020 TITLED " MEMBERSHIP", SECTION
2.0. 030 TITLED " TERM OF OFFICE" AND SECTION 2.0. 060 TITLED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES"
Waived full reading and adopted Ordinance 26- 478 amending the Lathrop Municipal Code Section 2.0. 020 " Membership", Section
2.0. 030 " Term of Office" and Section 2.0. 060 "Duties and Responsibilities".
4. TREASURER' S REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2025
February 9, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 Pulled by Councilmember Dresser. A question and answer period ensued. Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard provided additional information.
Approved Quarterly Treasurer' sReport for December 2025.
4. 5 DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE
DETERMINATIONS REGARDING INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT
FOR LOCAL SAFETY MEMBERS
Adopted Resolution 26- 5954 delegating authority to the City Manager to make determinations regarding industrial disability retirement for local safety members pursuant to Government Codes 21156 and 21173.
4. 6 DESIGNATION OF THE CITY OF LATHROP' SLABOR NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO THE BROWN ACT ( GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54957. 6)
Pulled by Councilmember Dresser. A question and answer period ensued. Human Resources Director Juliana Burns provided additional information.
Adopted Resolution 26- 5955 establishing 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.
4. 7 LATHROP TRANSIT FARE - FREE PROGRAM
Brandy Perkins ( in person speaker) spoke in support of the Transit Fare - Free Program.
Adopted Resolution 26- 5956 approving Lathrop Transit Fare -Free Program through June 30, 2027.
4. 8 DECLARE EIGHT VEHICLES, VARIOUS FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
SURPLUS PROPERTY, AND AUTHORIZE THEIR DISPOSAL
Adopted Resolution 26- 5957 declaring eight vehicles and various furniture and equipment surplus property and authorizing their disposal.
4. 9 APPROVE SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH KAIZEN LABORATORIES, INC., TO PROVIDE RECREATION REGISTRATION
SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR PARKS AND RECREATION, AND
APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
February 9, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 Adopted Resolution 26- 5958 approving a Software Service Agreement with Kaizen Laboratories, Inc., to provide recreation registration software management system for Parks and Recreation, and approve budget adjustment.
4. 10 APPROVE SECURITY SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION EXTENSIONS FROM SOUTHERN COMPUTER WAREHOUSE INC., AND IBM CORP., EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FROM SOLID NETWORKS INC., FOR SECURITY RELATED,
EQUIPMENT AND RELATED BUDGET AMENDMENT
Pulled by Councilmember Dresser. A question and answer period ensued. Information Systems Director Tony Fernandes provided additional information.
Adopted Resolution 26- 5959 approving security software subscription extensions from Southern Computer Warehouse Inc., and, IBM Corp., equipment purchases Solid Networks Inc., for security related equipment, equipment and related budget amendment.
4. 11 APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ABIDE BUILDERS, INC., FOR MOSSDALE AND VALVERDE PARKS RENOVATION, CIP PK 24- 04 AND 25- 01 AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 26- 5960 approving a Construction Contract with Abide Builders, Inc., for Mossdale and Valverde Parks renovation, CIP PK 24- 04 and 25- 01 and approve budget amendment.
4. 12 APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH AUBURN
CONSTRUCTORS LLC., APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CIP PW 22- 36, ASR WELL INJECTION
EQUIPPING PROJECT
Adopted Resolution 26- 5961 approving a Construction Contract with Auburn Constructors LLC., approving Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., and approving budget amendment for CIP PW 22 -36 -ASR Well Injection Equipping Project.
4. 13 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY B&M BUILDERS, INC., FOR SANGALANG PARK SHADE SHELTER, CIP PK 25- 13
Adopted Resolution 26- 5962 accepting public improvements constructed by B&M Builders, Inc., for Sangalang Park Shade Shelter, CIP PK 25- 13, authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion, releasing of contract retention and Performance and Payment Bonds.
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4. 14 CREATE TEMPORARY ANIMAL CENTER RENOVATION, CIP GG 26-8,
APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CREATIVE PROPERTY
RENEWAL, INC., AND APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 26- 5963 creating Temporary Animal Center Renovation Project, CIP GG 26-8, approving a Construction Contract with Creative Property Renewal, Inc., and approving related budget amendment.
4. 15 CREATE CIP WW 26-2 'O' STREET PUMP STATION UPGRADE, APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FREYER & LAURETA, INC.,
AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 26- 5964 creating CIP WW 26-2 'O' Street Pump Station Upgrade Project, approving Professional Services Agreement with Freyer & Laureta, Inc., and related budget amendment.
4. 16 RATIFY CITY MANAGER' S APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF THE
PURCHASE OF AN AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH FROM HOLT OF
CALIFORNIA FOR THE BOOSTER PUMP 5 GENERATOR AND APPROVE
BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 26- 5965 ratifying City Manager' sapproval of the purchase of an automatic transfer switch from Holt of California for the Booster Pump Station No. 5 Generator, and related budget amendment.
RIVER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT CONSENT ITEMS
Councilmember Lazard recused herself at 7: 32 p. m., following the vote of the Consent Calendar, prior to the vote of Item 4. 17, due to declared conflict of interest noted on Item 1. 8
On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Councilmember Dresser, the City Council approved the River Islands Consent Calendar, Item 4. 17, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Torres - O' Callaghan, and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Lazard
4. 17 APPROVE PARCEL MAP AND OFFSITE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CALIFIA, LLC., FOR 9 LOTS WITHIN THE TOWN CENTER DISTRICT OF
RIVER ISLANDS
Pulled by Mayor Akinjo. A question and answer period ensued. City Engineer Brad Taylor provided additional information.
February 9, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 Adopted Resolution 26- 5966 approving Parcel Map 25- 04 and Offsite Improvement Agreement with Califia, LLC., for 9 lots within the Town Center District of the River Islands Development.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
Councilmember Lazard returned to the dais at 7: 34 p. m.
5. 1 PUBLIC HEARING ( PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO
UPDATE THE POLICY FOR THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT BY THE
LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT, IN COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7070- 7075, ASSEMBLY BILL 481
Police Captain Tracie Shea provided a brief overview of the item, including the request that the City Council hold a Public Hearing and take no action due to additional amendments needed to the supporting documents. City Attorney Salvador Navarrete provided further clarification regarding the recommendation to the City Council, nothing that the item would be re -noticed for a Public Hearing at the next Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for March 9, 2026.
Mayor Akinjo opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Mayor Akinjo closed the public hearing.
The Council to considered the following:
1. Held a public hearing pursuant to published notice; and
2. Took no action.
5. 2 PUBLIC HEARING ( PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS
TO VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE ( LMC) TO
MODERNIZE, SIMPLIFY, AND STREAMLINE VARIOUS SECTIONS IN TITLE 17, ZONING ( TA -25- 158)
Community Development Director Rick Caguait introduced Associate Planner Trent DaDalt. Mr. DaDalt provided the presentation. A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation.
Mayor Akinjo opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Mayor Akinjo closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan and seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council consider the following:
1. Held a public hearing; and
2. Introduced an and held first reading of an Ordinance adopting various amendments to the Lathrop Municipal
Code ( LMC) to modernize, simplify, and streamline various sections of title 17, zoning.
February 9, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan, and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5. 3 PUBLIC HEARING ( PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 8 " HEALTH AND SAFETY", CHAPTER 8. 27 "VENDING FROM MOTORIZED FOOD WAGONS" OF THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE
Parks and Recreation Director Todd Sebastian provided the presentation. A question and answer period followed the presentation.
Mayor Akinjo opened the public hearing. Mansoor Fazel ( in person speaker) requested clarification on the various vendor types for events.
There were no other speakers. Mayor Akinjo closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Dresser, the City Council to consider the following:
1. Held a public hearing; and
2. Waived first reading and introduced an ordinance
amending the Lathrop Municipal Code ( LMC) Title 8 " Health And Safety", Chapter 8. 27 "Vending from Motorized Food Wagons", clarifying the term " Temporary Food Vendor" and define requirements for participation in city events.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan, and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5. 4 REVIEW AND CONSIDER AN ANNUAL CELEBRATORY EVENT TO HONOR
THE CITY OF BACARRA,
SISTER CITY
ILOCOS NORTE, PHILIPPINES AS LATHROP' S
Parks and Recreation Director Todd Sebastian provided the presentation. In person speakers, Jack Sagisi and Gloryanna Rhodes, spoke in support of the matter.
On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council discussed and adopted Resolution 26- 5967 authorizing an Annual Sister City Celebratory Event organized by Lathrop residents to be held on the last Saturday in April, waiving fees for facility usage, waiving staffing cost for facility monitors, authorizing payment of third -party security, and authorizing reimbursement for one day event insurance.
February 9, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan, and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5. COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ADDING POST OFFICE PARKING
REHABILITATION PROJECT TO FY 2023-024 PAVEMENT
MAINTENANCE, CIP PS 24- 05 AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT City Engineer Brad Taylor provided the presentation. A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. Council consensus directed staff to include additional scope to install side parking on " K" Street as well a provide a sidewalk with crosswalk on " K" Street.
On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council adopted Resolution 26- 5968 adding Post Office Parking Rehabilitation Project to the FY 2023-024 Pavement Maintenance Program, CIP PS 24- 05, and approve additional scope to include side parking on " K" Street as well as provide a sidewalk with crosswalk on " K" Street, and related amended budget, not to exceed 200, 00.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan, and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5. 6 OUT OF STATE TRAVEL APPROVAL FOR THE 2026 SAN JOAQUIN
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ( SJCOG) ONE VOICE TRIP
Government Services Director and City Clerk Teresa Vargas provided the presentation. The City Council discussed authorizing out of state travel for Council Members to attend the 2026 San Joaquin County One Voice Trip. Council consensus provided approval for " Option 1", which consisted of travel approval for Mayor Akinjo, Councilmember Diallo, and the City Manager.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council adopted Resolution 26- 5969 authorizing out of state travel for the 2026 San Joaquin One Voice Trip to Washington, D. C. from May 3-7, 2026, and approving related budget amendment.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres - O' Callaghan, and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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6. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
6. 1 VICE MAYOR TORRES- O' CALLAGHAN REFERRAL — Discuss Installation of Metal Detectors at City Hall for Public Safety Measures Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan provided an overview of her referral regarding the installation of metal detectors at City Hall as a public safety measure. A question and answer period followed. By Council consensus, the Police Department was directed to return with the matter for further discussion at a
regularly scheduled City Council Meeting.
6. 2 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT( S)
Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan reported on her attendance at recent League of California Cities committee meetings. Mayor Akinjo reported on his attendance at the United States Conference of Mayors.
6. 3 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT( S)
Prior to adjournment, Mayor Akinjo shared remarks in remembrance of former Lathrop City Clerk Mitzi Ortiz, reflecting on many meaningful memories and extending his deepest condolences to her family.
7. ADJOURNMENT — There being no further business, Mayor Akinjo adjourned the meeting at 8: 52 p. m. in memory of former City Clerk Mitzi Ortiz.
February 9, 2026
eresa Vargas, MMC
overnment Services" Director
City Clerk
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