ITEM 4.2
CITY OF LATHROP
r 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 p.m.
1. PRELIMINARY
1.1 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Akinjo called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned to Closed Session.
1.2 CLOSED SESSION
1.2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Anticipated Litigation- Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
• 2 Potential Case
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1.2.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Sections: 54956.8 and 54954.5
Property APN & Address: 196-020-04, 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: 54956.8 and 54954.5
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: 54956.8 and 54954.5
Property APN & Address: 196-020-14, 11616 S. Harlan Road Negotiy ling parties: Balwant Sandlatore, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Purchase
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1.2.5 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to r Government Code Sections: 54956.8 and 54954.5
Property APN & Address: 196-030-01, 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: 54956.8 and 54954.5
Property APN & Address: 196-020-06, 11338 S. Harlan Road and 196-020-20, 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
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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 iF LEANE councilmember Dresser led the pledge of
1.6 ANNOUNCEMENT(S) BY MAYOR / CITY MANAGER - None
1.7 INFORMATIONAL ITEM (S) - None
1.8 DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS) 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.
CITIZEN'S FORUM
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 2.20.020 TITLED "MEMBERSHIP", SECTION
2.20.030 TITLED "TERM OF OFFICE" AND SECTION 2.20.060 TITLED "DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES"
Waived full reading and adopted Ordinance 26-478 amending the Lathrop Municipal Code Section 2.20.020 "Membership", Section
2.20.030 "Term of Office" and Section 2.20.060 "Duties and
4.4 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 r ensued. Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard provided additional information.
Approved Quarterly Treasurer's Report 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 o make determinations regarding industrial disability retirement fo ocal safety members pursuant to Government Codes 21156 and 21173
4.6 DESIGNATION OF THE CITY OF LATHROP'S LABOR 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 epresentatives of the City of Lathrop to participate in closed sessio ith the City Council to discuss labor negotiations with the identifie 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 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 Southem 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 26-28,
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 26-28, approving a Construction Contract with Creative Property Renewal, Inc., and approving related budget amendment.
4.15 CREATE CIP WW 26-22 'O' STREET PUMP STATION UPGRADE, APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FREYER & LAURETA, INC.,
AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 26-5964 creating CIP WW 26-22 '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's approval 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
Consent Calendar, prid te cused te of item 713, due to delared confiden of rese 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.
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.
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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 held first reading of an Ordinance anan.
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
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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, ILOCOS NORTE, PHILIPPINES AS LATHROP'S
SISTER CITY
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
5.5 COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ADDING POST OFFICE PARKING
REHABILITATION PROJECT TO FY 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 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 $200,000.
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 Hail 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 REPORTS)
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 COMMENTS)
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. persianest
Government Services Director
City Clerk
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CITY OF LATHROP
- CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 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 commencing, which commenced at 6:01 p.m. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:12 p.m.
PRELIMINARY
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Akinjo called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and adjourned to Closed Session.
1.2 CLOSED SESSION
1.2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6
• Agency Negotiator: Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager - employee Organization: Service Employees Internationa Jnion (SEIU) Local 1021
• Agency Negotiator: Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager Employee Organization: Lathrop Mid-Managers
Confidential Employees Association (LMCEA)
• Agency Negotiator: Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager employee Organization: Lathrop Police Officers Associatior 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 - Mayor Akinjo reconvened the meeting at 7:12 p.m. -
1.2.2 REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Salvador Navarrete reported that Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Item 1.2; provided appropriate direction. No other reportable action taken.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Akinjo; Vice Mayor Torres-O'Callaghan
Councilmembers: Diallo, Dresser and Lazard.
Absent: None.
1.4 INVOCATION - Lead Pastor Trinity Neilson, New Life Church, provided the invocation.
1.5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Lead Pastor Nielson 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 Items 4.12 and 4.13, due to her employment with Dell'Osso Farms.
PRESENTATIONS
2.1 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO THE LATHROP HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR RANKING FIRST PLACE IN THE
WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE LEAGUE STANDINGS
Parks and Recreation Director Todd Sebastian and Varsity Volleyball Coach Toa Fa'ali'i provided certificates of recognition to the Lathrop High School Girls Varsity Volleyball Team for ranking 1st in the Western Athletic Conference League Standings.
2.2 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO THE LATHROP HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
VARSITY FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM FOR RANKING FIRST PLACE IN THE
WESTERN LEAGUE STANDINGS
Parks and Recreation Director Todd Sebastian and Varsity Flag Football - Coach Randy Baltazar provided certificates of recognition to the Lathrop High School Girls Varsity Flag Football Team for ranking 1st place in the Western Athletic Conference League Standings.
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2.3 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO THE LATHROP HIGH SCHOOL - VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM FOR RANKING FIRST PLACE IN THE WESTERN
LEAGUE STANDINGS
Parks and Recreation Director Todd Sebastian and Varsity Football Coach Ryan Teicheira provided certificates of recognition to the Lathrop High School Varsity Football Team for ranking 1st place in the Western Athletic Conference League Standings.
2.4 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 23-27, 2026, AS GOVERNMENT
FINANCE PROFESSIONALS' WEEK
Mayor Akinjo, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation declaring March 23-27, 2026, as Government Finance Professionals' Week. The proclamation was presented to Finance Director Cari James and members of the Finance Department. Director James provided remarks and expressed appreciation for the recognition.
2.5 INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE(S)
Parks and Recreation Director Todd Sebastian introduced Casey Ruebsamen as the new Senior Recreation Leader in the Parks and Recreation Department.
- CITIZEN'S FORUM
Ellon Britton (in-person speaker), representing Pacific Gas & Electric, introduced herself as the new area representative for the region.
Julie and Jeff Ganoe (in-person speakers) expressed concerns regarding noise and activity at the basketball court during late evening hours at Valverde Park, noting that the court is located approximately 15 feet from their residence.
They requested consideration of a sound wall as a noise deterrent.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Lazard, seconded by Councilmember Dresser, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar, Items 4.1 through 4.10, by the following roll call vote, unless otherwise indicated:
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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4.1 WAIVING OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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wipe dy hereing of intent, dies es and resolute ony he Mayor or a Councilmember.
4.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of January 12, 2026.
4.3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 26-479 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP AMENDING THE LATHROP
MUNICIPAL CODE (LMC) TO MODERNIZE, SIMPLIFY, AND STREAMLINE VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17, ZONING (TA-25-158)
Waived full reading and adopted Ordinance 26-479 amending Lathrop Municipal Code (LMC) to modernize, simplify, and streamline various Sections of Title 17, Zoning (TA-25-158).
4.4 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 26-480 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP AMENDING THE LATHROP
MUNICIPAL CODE (LMC) CHAPTER 8.27 "VENDING FROM MOTORIZED FOOD WAGONS"
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Waived full reading and adopted Ordinance 26-480 amending Lathrop Municipal Code (LMC) Chapter 8.27 "Vending from Motorized Food Wagons".
4.5 LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2026 The City Council received the Police Department Monthly Report for February 2026.
4.6 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THE MAYOR TO ATTEND THE 2026
AFRICAN AMERICAN MAYORS' ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Adopted Resolution 26-5970 authorizing out of state travel for Mayor Akinio to attend the 2026 African American Mayors Association Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., April 9-10, 2026.
4.7 APPROVE TITLE VI PROGRAM FOR LATHROP TRANSIT
Adopted Resolution 26-5971 authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a Title VI Program for Lathrop Transit to the Federal Transit Administration.
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4.8 APPROVE A SOFTWARE EXTENSION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS - RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC., FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION
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Information Systems Software Subscription.
4.9 CREATE CIP GG 26-29 SCHOOL SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVE
RELATED BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 26-5973 creating CIP GG 26-29 School Safety Improvements Project and approving related budget amendment.
4.10 CREATE CIP PW 26-30 WATER METER GATEWAY AND TOWER, APPROVE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALPHA OMEGA
WIRELESS, INC., TO INSTALL AN 80 FT TOWER, AND APPROVE
RELATED BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 26-5974 creating CIP PW 26-30 Water Meter Gateway and Tower, approving Professional Services Agreement with Alpha Wireless, Inc., to install an 80 ft tower, and approving related budget amendment.
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4.11 *ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY FRONTLINE GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE GATEWAY
ARCHES ASSOCIATED WITH HISTORIC LATHROP BEAUTIFICATION, CIP GG 24-23
Pulled by Councilmember Dresser. A question and answer period ensued, during which Councilmember Dresser expressed concerns regarding product malfunctions. City Engineer Brad Taylor responded to questions from the Council. By Council consensus, staff was directed to return with the project acceptance once the contractor or the manufacturer have replaced or certified all faulty items. The item was not adopted and will be brought back to a future regularly scheduled meeting.
Adopt Resolution to Accept Public Improvements Constructed by Frontline General Engineering Construction, Inc. for the Gateway Arches Associated with Historic Lathrop Beautification, CIP GG 24-23, and Authorize the Filing of a Notice of Completion, Release of Contract Retention, and Release of Performance and Payment Bonds
RIVER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT CONSENT ITEMS
- Councilmember Lazard recused herself at 8:10 p.m., following the vote of the Consent Calendar, prior to the vote of Item 4.12, due to declared conflict of interest noted on Item 1.8
March 9, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Councilmember Dresser, - the City Council approved the River Islands Consent Items 4.12 and 4.13, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Torres-O'Callaghan, and Akinjo
Abstain:
APPROVE PRECISE PLAN FOR CAMBAY PARKWAY FROM CALLERTON
AVENUE TO GOLDEN VALLEY PARKWAY, LOCATED IN PHASE 2 OF THE
RIVER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT
Adopted Resolution 26-5975 approving the Precise Plan for Cambay Parkway from Callerton Avenue to Golden Valley Parkway located Phase 2 of the River Islands Phase Development.
4.13 APPROVE OFFSITE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CALIFIA, LLC., FOR HERITAGE PARK (N5) AND PHASE 2 BOOSTER PUMP STATION AND STORAGE TANKS, LOCATED IN PHASE 2 OF THE RIVER ISLANDS
DEVELOPMENT
Adopted Resolution 26-5976 approving Offsite Improvement - Agreement with Califia, LLC., for Heritage Park (N5) and the Phase 2 Booster Pump Station and Storage Tanks, within Phase 2 of River Islands Development.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
Councilmember Lazard returned to the dais at 8:10 p.m.
5.1 PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAM ALLOCATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Economic Development Administrator provided the presentation. A question and answer period followed the presentation. Mayor Akinjo opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Mayor Akinjo closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council considered the following:
2. Adopted Resolution 26-5977 recommending allocations
of the CDBG and HOME Funds for FY 26-27 to San Joaquin
- County and the US Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), pursuant to budget amendments.
March 9, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 - Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5.2 PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER UPDATING THE
PUBLIC SAFETY SECTION OF THE CITY OF LATHROP'S MASTER FEE
SCHEDULE TO INCORPORATE NEW FEES RELATED TO CONCEALED
WEAPON PERMITS
Police Chief Stephen Sealy provided the presentation. 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 Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council considered the following:
2. Adopted Resolution 26-5978 approving an update to the Public Safety Section of the City of Lathrop's Master Fee Schedule to incorporate new fees related to Concealed
Weapon Permits.
- Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5.3 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 the presentation, followed by a question and answer period. Mayor Akinjo then opened the public hearing. City Clerk Teresa Vargas introduced a public comment letter dated March 9, 2026, submitted by an individual identifying as 'Concerned Citizen' (name not provided). There were no speakers.
Mayor Akinjo closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Vice Mayor Torres- O'Callaghan, the City Council considered the following items:
1. Held a public hearing; and
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2. Waived first reading and introduced an ordinance
- amending Chapter 9.20 Titled "Military Equipment Use
Policy", of Title 9 "Public Peace and Welfare" of the Lathrop Municipal Code by Amending Section 9.20.010 titled
"Definitions" and Section 9.20.050 titled "Active Policies" to Update Existing Military Use Policy No. 706, and revise Section 706.1.1 - Definitions; and
3. Adopted Resolution 26-5979 accepting the Annual
Military Equipment Report
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5.4 BIENNIAL BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 25-26 MID-YEAR REPORT (YEAR 1) Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard and Finance Director Cari James provided the presentation. A question and answer period followed the presentation.
On a motion by Councilmember Lazard, seconded by Vice Mayor Torres- O'Callaghan, the City Council adopted Resolution 26-5976 approving - the Mid-Year Budget Report for Year 1 of the Biennial Budget FY 2026 and FY 2027 and approving related budget and position requests.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
6.1 MAYOR AKINJO REFERRAL - Set Application Deadline for One (1) Member to the Planning Commission, with Term Ending June 30, 2030, due to Unexpired Term Vacancy
City Clerk Teresa Vargas provided a summary regarding the unscheduled vacancy created by Commissioner Susan Zaca's departure.
By Council consensus, the application deadline to receive applications for the Lathrop Planning Commission vacancies was set for April 30, 2026.
6.2 MAYOR AKINJO REFERRAL - Set Application Deadline for One (1) Member to the San Joaquin County Mosquito Vector Control District, with Term Ending December 31, 2028, due to Unexpired Term Vacancy -
March 9, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 - City Clerk Teresa Vargas provided a summary regarding the unscheduled vacancy created by Board Member Susan Zaca's departure.
By Council consensus, the application deadline to receive applications for the Regional Appointment to the San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District vacancy was set for April 30, 2026.
6.3 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Councilmember Dresser reported on his attendance at a recent meeting of the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency. Mayor Akinjo reported on his attendance at several meetings, including meetings of the League of California Cities and the San Joaquin Council of Governments.
6.4 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT(S)
Councilmember Diallo requested the following referrals: additional maintenance and cleanup related to the stop sign removal, as well as traffic calming measures at Marina Drive and Silver Springs Way; follow- up regarding concerns presented during Citizen's Forum related to noise and activity at the basketball court during late evening hours at Valverde Park; and consideration of an ordinance prohibiting ICE from occupying vacant warehouse facilities within the City.
City Manager Stephen Salvatore responded that staff could address the -
first item administratively as a health and safety matter without the need for a formal referral. He further explained that staff could also address the second matter by evaluating potential options to mitigate the nuisance and return to the Council for consideration. By Council consensus, the third matter would proceed through the formal referral process and be agendized under Council Referrals at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
7. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mayor Akinjo adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. in memory of Doug Torres, father of Vice Mayor Torres-O'Callaghan.
Teresa Vargas, MMg serenato
Government Services Director
City Clerk
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CITY OF LATHROP
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 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 commenced at 6:02 p.m.
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:04 p.m.
1. PRELIMINARY
1.1 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Akinjo called the meeting to order 6:02 p.m. and adjourned to Closed Session.
1.2 CLOSED SESSION
1.2.1 LIABILITY CLAIM: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.95
• Claimant: Tommie Moore
- Agency Claimed Against: City of Lathrop
1.2.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to California 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,
- Systems Director, Finance Director, Human Resources
Director, Community Development Director, Parks and
Recreation Director, Chief Building Official
April 13, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 - RECONVENE - Mayor Akinjo reconvened the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
1.2.3 REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Salvador Navarrete reported that direction was provided pursuant to matters under Item 2.1; the claim under Item
1.2.1 was denied by a 5-0 vote; appropriate direction was provided on other matters; and no other reportable action was taken.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Akinjo; Vice Mayor Torres-O'Callaghan; and Councilmembers: Diallo, Dresser and Lazard.
Absent: None.
1.4 INVOCATION - Pastor Roger Slates, Church in the Park, provided the invocation.
1.5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Pastor Slates led the pledge of allegiance.
1.6 ANNOUNCEMENT(S) BY MAYOR / CITY MANAGER - None
1.7 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS) - None
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1.8 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT (S) OF INTEREST
Councilmember Dresser declared a conflict of interest with Item 4.17, due to his residence within the Woodfield Park District Area.
PRESENTATIONS
2.1 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 5-11, 2026, AS NATIONAL
PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE PROFESSIONALS' APPRECIATION WEEK
Mayor Akinjo, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation declaring April 5-11, 2026, as Property and Evidence Professionals' Appreciation Week. The proclamation was presented to Property and Evidence Manager Melissa Dooley.
2.2 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 12-18, 2026, AS ANIMAL CONTROL
OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK
Mayor Akinjo, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation declaring April 12-18, 2026, as Animal Control Appreciation Week. The proclamation was presented to Animal Center Staff: Cathy Long, - Jessyka Fernades, Krystal Ruebsamen and Community Resource Officer Gabrielle Johnson.
April 13, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 - 2.3 INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE(S)
Public Works Director / City Engineer Brad Taylor introduced Junior Engineer Deanna Martinez and Parks, Streets and Facility Maintenance Superintendent Dominic Maraspini introduced Maintenance Worker Jorge Saldate as new employees in the Public Works Department.
GIS/CAD Engineering Technician Arashdeep Mehroke was not available for introduction.
3. CITIZEN'S FORUM
Dwayne Davis (in-person speaker) expressed various concerns, including recent traffic incidents near Lathrop High School; narrow traffic lanes; and bike lane barriers installed as part of recent street improvements intended to protect pedestrians and bicyclists near Lathrop High School, which he stated have caused traffic confusion and accidents.
City Manager Stephen Salvatore explained that the traffic calming improvements are intended to protect students and reduce speeding drivers.
Mr. Salvatore further explained that the most recent traffic incidents involved drivers traveling above the posted speed limit. Mr. Salvatore also stated that staff continue to evaluate traffic patterns and that modifications will be made as necessary to ensure the overall safety of both drivers and pedestrians. - 4. CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres-O'Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Item 4.17 was voted separately due to declared conflict of interest by Council Member Dresser.
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 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 26-481 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP AMENDING LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.20 TITLED "MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY", OF TITLE 9 "PUBLIC PEACE AND WELFARE" BY AMENDING SECTION
9.20.010 TITLED "DEFINITIONS" AND SECTION 9.20.050 TITLED "ACTIVE POLICIES" TO UPDATE EXISTING MILITARY USE POLICY NO.
April 13, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - 706 TO REVISE SECTION 706.1.1 - DEFINITIONS, IN COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7070-7075,
ASSEMBLY BILL 481 (CHIEU)
Waived full reading and adopt Ordinance 26-481 amending Lathrop Municipal Code (LMC) Chapter 9.20 titled "Military Equipment Use Policy", of Title 9 "Public Peace and Welfare" by amending Section
9.20.010 titled "Definitions" and Section 9.20.050 titled "Active Policies" to update existing Military Use Policy No. 706 to revise Section 706.1.1 - Definitions, in compliance with Government Code Sections 7070-7075, Assembly Bill 481 (Chieu).
4.3 RATIFY SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ANNUAL FINANCIAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-2027
Adopted Resolution 26-5981 ratifying the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) Annual Financial Plan for FY 2026-2027.
4.4 ADOPT A TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR LATHROP TRANSIT Pulled by Councilmember Dresser. A question and answer period ensued. Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard provided additional information.
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Adopted Resolution 26-5982 adopting the Transit Asset Management Plan for Lathrop Transit and designating the City Manager as the Account Executive.
4.5 LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR MARCH 2026 Pulled by Councilmember Diallo. A question and answer period ensued.
Captain Shea provided additional information.
March 20 Council received the Monthly Police Department Report for
4.6 ACCEPT THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025
Adopted Resolution 26-5983 accepting the General Plan Housing star to Submit pre Resore tort fe Governors orace of Land Use and Climate Innovation and State Department of Housing and Community Development.
4.7 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY CONSOLIDATED - ENGINEERING, INC., FOR MANTHEY ROAD PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION, CIP PS 24-06
Aprit 13, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 Adopted Resolution 26-5984 accepting public improvements -
constructed by Consolidated Engineering, Inc., for Manthey Road Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP PS 24-06, and authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion, releasing of contract retention, and releasing of Performance and Payment Bonds.
4.8 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY CONSOLIDATED ENGINEERING, INC., FOR WOODFIELD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION, CIP PS 25-08
Adopted Resolution 26-5985 i accepting public improvements constructed by Consolidated Engineering, Inc., for the Woodfield Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP PS 25-08, and authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion, releasing of contract retention, and releasing of Performance and Payment Bonds.
4.9 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TANKO
STREETLIGHTING INC., TO COMPLETE STREETLIGHT AUDIT, DESIGN
AND BID COORDINATION FOR CITYWIDE STREETLIGHT LED
CONVERSION, CIP GG 26-27
Pulled by Councilmember Dresser. A question and answer period ensued. Public Works Director/City Engineer Brad Taylor provided additional information.
Resolution 26-5986 approving Professional Services
designant bid ordination fighte circle Street tee contes on, Project, CIP GG 26-27.
4.10 APPROVE CONTRACT WITH CONSOLIDATED ENGINEERING, INC., FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF HOWLAND ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION, CIP PS 26-23
Pulled by Councilmember Dresser. A question and answer period ensued. Public Works Director/City Engineer Brad Taylor provided additional information.
Adopted Resolution 26-5987 approving a Construction Contract with Consolidated Engineering, Inc., for construction of Howland Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP PS 26-23.
4.11 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC ADVANCED CIVIL ENGINEERING, INC., (PACE) FOR GROUNDWATER TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS, CIP PW 20-16
- Adopted Resolution 26-5988 approving a Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc., (PACE) for April 13, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 engineering consulting services for the Groundwater Treatment -
Improvement Project, CIP PW 20-16.
4.12 APPROVE CONTRACT WITH CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC., FOR
COMPREHENSIVE GRANT WRITING SERVICES FOR THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Pulled by Mayor Akinjo. A question and answer period ensued. Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard provided additional information.
Adopted Resolution 26-5989 approving a Professional Services Agreement with California Consulting, Inc., for comprehensive grant writing services for the Parks and Recreation Department.
4.13 APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH VEOLIA WATER WEST OPERATING SERVICES, INC., FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
LATHROP CONSOLIDATED TREATMENT FACILITY, AND APPROVE
BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 26-5990 approving Amendment No. 1 with Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc., for the operation and maintenance of the Lathrop Consolidated Treatment Facility, and approving related budget amendment.
4.14 APPROVE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE SENIOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER TO AN AT-WILL, CONFIDENTIAL UNREPRESENTED POSITION Adopted Resolution 26-5991 approving the reclassification of the Senior Construction Manager to an at-will, confidential unrepresented position, approving the amended FY 2025-26 Grade Step Table, and amending the job description to reflect unrepresented status.
4.15 APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARE INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026- 27 FOR INDUSTRIAL LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT; RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT; MOSSDALE LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT; STORM DRAIN DISTRICT ZONE 1; AND STORM DRAIN DISTRICT ZONE 1A
1. Adopted Resolution 26-5992 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for the Industrial Lighting Maintenance District and Declaring Intention to Levy Annual
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27
2. Adopted Resolution 26-5993 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for the Residential Lighting Maintenance District and Declaring Intention to Levy Annual
- Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27
3. Adopted Resolution 26-5994 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for the Mossdale Landscape and Lighting April 13, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 Maintenance District and Declaring Intention to Levy
- Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
4. Adopted Resolution 26-5995 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for the Storm Drain Districts Zones 1 and 1A and Declaring Intention to Levy Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
4.16 APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARE INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026- 27 FOR STONEBRIDGE LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND
STONEBRIDGE DRAINAGE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT
1. Adopted Resolution 26-5996 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for the Stonebridge Landscaping
Maintenance District and Declaring Intention to Levy
Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27
2. Adopted Resolution 26-5997 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for the Stonebridge Drainage & Lighting District and Declaring Intention to Levy Annual
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Councilmember Dresser recused himself at 7:59 p.m. following the vote of Item 4.16, prior to the vote consideration for Item 4.17, due to declared conflict of interest.
4.17 APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARE -
INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026- 27 FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 93-1 (WOODFIELD PARK)
A discussion ensued over conflict of interests reporting requirements.
City Attorney Salvador Navarrete provided additional information.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres-'Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Diallo, the City Council adopted Resolution 26-5998 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 93-1 (Woodfield Park) and Declaring Intention to Levy Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Ayes: Diallo, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Dresser (Councilmember Dresser abstained due to his residence within the Woodfield Park District Area.)
Councilmember Dresser returned to the dais at 8:01 p.m. -
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5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
Public Works Director / City Engineer Brad Taylor provided a brief summary for Items 5.1 through 5.3, including the request to open the Public Hearing and continue the hearing to the Regular Meeting of May 11, 2026. City Attorney Salvador Navarrete provided additional information regarding the matter.
5.1 PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLISHED NOTICE) AND CONSIDERATION OF
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 134 ROTH ROAD (APN 196-020-04), OWNED
BY INDERPAL PAL, BY EMINENT DOMAIN
Mayor Akinjo opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Mayor Akinjo continued the hearing to the Regular Meeting of May 11, 2026.
City Council to Consider the Following:
1. Held a Public Hearing and Continued to May 11, 2026; and
2. Continued the Item to the Regular City Council Meeting of May 11, 2026, for Council to Consider the Following:
3. Adopt Resolution of Necessity of the City of Lathrop to Acquire Real Property in Connection with the Harlan Road Realignment Project, CIP PS 14-04; Make Findings and
Determinations; and Authorize Eminent Domain
- Proceedings for the Property located at 134 Roth Road (APN 196-020-04), Owned by Inderpal Pal
5.2 PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLISHED NOTICE) AND CONSIDERATION OF
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 116 ROTH ROAD (APN 196-020-20) and 11338 S. HARLAN ROAD (APN 196-020-06), OWNED BY FAST LANE SIERRA 2018, LLC., BY EMINENT DOMAIN
Mayor Akinjo opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Mayor Akinjo continued the hearing to the Regular Meeting of May 11, 2026.
City Council to Consider the Following:
1. Held a Public Hearing and Continued to May 11, 2026; and
2. Continued the Item to the Regular City Council Meeting of May 11, 2026, for Council to Consider the Following:
3. Adopt Resolution of Necessity of the City of Lathrop to Acquire Real Property in Connection with the Harlan Road Realignment Project, CIP PS 14-04; Make Findings anc
Determinations: and Authorize Eminent Domain
Proceedings for the Property Located at 11338 S. Harlan Road (APN 196-020-06) and 116 Roth Road (APN 196-020-
20), Owned by Fast Lane Sierra 2018, LLC
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11616 S. HARLAN ROAD, LATHROP CA 95330 (APN 196-020-140), OWNED BY BALWANT SINGH SANDHU, BY
EMINENT DOMAIN
Mayor Akinjo opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Mayor Akinjo continued the hearing to the Regular Meeting of May 11, 2026.
City Council to Consider the Following:
1. Held a Public Hearing and Continued to May 11, 2026; and
2. Continued the Item to the Regular City Council Meeting of May 11, 2026, for Council to Consider the Following:
3. Adopt Resolution of Necessity of the City of Lathrop to Acquire Real Property in Connection with the Harlan Road Realignment Project, CIP PS 14-04; Make Findings and
Determinations; and Authorize Eminent Domain
Proceedings for the Property Located at 11616 S Harlan
Road (APN 196-020-140), Owned by Balwant Singh
Sandhu
5.4 COUNCIL TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER CREATION OF SEVENTH STREET PARKING REHABILITATION, CIP PS 26-31, APPROVE MASTER
AGREEMENT AND TASK ORDER NO. 1 WITH GDR ENGINEERING, INC., -
FOR DESIGN SERVICES, AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Public Works Director / City Engineer Brad Taylor provided the presentation, including the updated project scope and revised project cost. Mr. Taylor requested Council consideration to approve the project and a budget amendment in the amount of $350,000. A question and answer period followed the presentation.
On a motion by Councilmember Dresser, seconded by Councilmember Diallo, the City Council adopted Resolution 26-5999 creating the Seventh Street Parking Rehabilitation, CIP PS 26-31, approving the Master Agreement and Task Order No. 1 with GDR Engineering, Inc., for professional design services, and related budget amendment.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres-O'Callaghan and Akinjo Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
6.1 MAYOR AKINJO REFERRAL - Set Application Deadline for One (1) - Member to the Senior Advisory Commission, with Term Ending June 30, 2028, due to Unexpired Term Vacancy
April 13, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 City Clerk Teresa Vargas provided a summary regarding the unscheduled vacancy created by Commissioner Erika • Crowder's departure. By Council consensus, the application deadline to receive applications for the Lathrop Senior Advisory Commission vacancy was set for April 30, 2026. Council consensus also directed that the appointed incumbent be considered for the Regional Appointment to the San Joaquin County Commission on Aging.
6.2 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS)
Vice Mayor Torres-'Callaghan reported on her attendance at the Transportation Committee meeting of the League of California Cities, during which e-bike regulations were heavily discussed. Vice Mayor Torres-O'Callaghan also Committee meering, during which gearators alternative energy backup for pump stations were discussed.
Councilmember Dresser reported on his attendance at a recent meeting of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, during which board appointments were made. Mayor Akinjo reported on his attendance at recent meetings of the San Joaquin Council of Governments and the Tri-Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority, during which regional transportation projects were discussed.
6.3 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT(S)
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Councilmember Dresser expressed appreciation to Public Works Director / City Engineer Brad Taylor for his creative ideas, hard work, and careful attention to traffic calming measures aimed at enhancing traffic safety.
City Manager Stephen Salvatore echoed similar sentiments and provided an overview of Mr. Taylor's efforts in advancing projects in coordination with Caltrans. City Clerk Teresa Vargas shared a public request from Tide & Thyme, a local non-profit organization, seeking assistance from the City to establish a local community garden. Ms. Vargas stated that she would relay the information to the Parks and Recreation Department for potential collaboration during the City's Earth Day event.
7. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mayor Akinjo adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
Government Services Director
City Clerk
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