CITY OF LATHROP
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026, 7: 00 P. M.
NO CLOSED SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
MINUTES
PLEASE NOTE: There was no Closed Session. The Regular Meeting commenced at 7: 03 p. m.
1. PRELIMINARY
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Akinjo called the meeting to order at 7: 03 p. m.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Akinjo; Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan Councilmembers: Diallo, Dresser, and Lazard
Absent: None
1. 2 INVOCATION - Pastor Luis Jara, Home Church, provided the invocation.
1. 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Pastor Jara led the pledge of allegiance.
1. 4 ANNOUNCEMENT( S) BY MAYOR / CITY MANAGER - None.
1. 5 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT( S) OF INTEREST
Councilmember Lazard declared a conflict of interest with Items 4. 18 and 4. 19 due to her employment with Dell' Osso Farms.
Mayor Akinjo abstained from voting on Item 5. 2 due to his residence within the Stonebridge Maintenance District.
Councilmember Dresser abstained from voting on Item 5. 3 due to his residence within the Woodfield Park Maintenance District.
2. PRESENTATIONS
2. 1 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SAN JOAQUIN PARTNERSHIP, REVIEW OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOB CREATION, AND BUSINESS GROWTH
THROUGHOUT SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
May 11, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 Economic Development Administrator Barbara Harb introduced San Joaquin Partnership President/ CEO Bob Gutierrez. Mr. Gutierrez provided the presentation.
2. PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 3-9, 2026, AS THE 57TH ANNUAL
PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK
Mayor Akinjo, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation declaring May 3-9, 2026, as the 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week.
2. 3 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 10-6, 2026, AS NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
Mayor Akinjo, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation declaring May 10-6, 2026, as National Police Week.
2. 4 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 17- 23, 2026, AS NATIONAL PUBLIC
WORKS WEEK
Mayor Akinjo, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation declaring May 17- 23, 2026, as National Public Works Week.
2. 5 INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE( S)
Public Works Director/ City Engineer Brad Taylor introduced Arashdeep Mehroke, as the new Geographic Information System ( GIS) / Computer Aided Design ( CAD) Engineering Technician in the Public Works Department.
Information Systems Director Tony Fernandes introduced Ferdinand Pura, as the new Geographic Information System ( GIS) Administrative Engineer in the Information Systems Department.
Police Chief Stephen Sealy introduced Joseph Nahale, Diego Ochoa, and Peter Vang, as the newest Police Officers in the Police Department.
Police Officers Isaac Sanchez and Sharron Thomas were not available for introduction.
3. CITIZEN' SFORUM
Torie Cortez ( in -person speaker) spoke regarding various traffic safety concerns, traffic safety education events, a traffic incident involving her child, and a communication dated March 23, 2026, requesting a community traffic safety education event, in which she stated had not been addressed in a timely manner.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Diallo, the City Council approved the entire Consent Calendar, Items 4. 1 through 4. 19, by the following roll call vote, unless otherwise indicated:
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Torres - O' Callaghan, and Akinjo Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Lazard
Councilmember Lazard left the meeting at 8: 46 p. m. during discussion of Consent Calendar Item 4. 16 and was absent for the remainder of the meeting.
4. 1 WAIVING OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Waived the reading in full of ordinances and resolutions on agenda and adopt by reading of title only, unless otherwise requested by the Mayor or a Councilmember.
4. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of February 9, 2026, the Regular City Council Meeting of March 9, 2026, and the Regular City Council Meeting of April 13, 2026.
4. 3 TREASURER' S REPORT FOR MARCH 2026
Approved the Quarterly Treasurer' s Report for March 2026.
4. LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR APRIL 2026 Received Monthly Police Department Report for April 2026.
4. 5 CONFIRM PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN JOAQUIN URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM FOR YEARS 2027-029 TO OBTAIN HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS
Approved the City of Lathrop' s participation in the San Joaquin Urban County Program for Years 2027-029 to obtain Housing and Urban Development Funds.
4. 6 RATIFY AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH BAY ALARM COMPANY FOR SECURITY,
FIRE ALARM, ACCESS CONTROL, EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTENANCE
SERVICES, AND APPROVE RELATED BUDGET AMENDMENT
May 11, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 Adopted Resolution 26- 6000 ratifying Amendment No. 2 with Bay Alarm Company for security, fire alarm, access control, equipment, and maintenance services, approving related budget amendment.
4. 7 RATIFY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TELEPATH CORPORATION RELATED TO CIP GG 24- 35, RADIO INFRASTRUCTURE
UPGRADES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
Adopted Resolution 26- 6001 ratifying Professional Services Agreement with Telepath Corporation, related to CIP GG 24- 35, Radio Infrastructure Upgrades Project for public safety communications.
4. 8 RESCIND PRIOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26- 5958 FOR
RECREATION REGISTRATION SOFTWARE AND REJECT ALL PROPOSALS Adopted Resolution 26- 6002 rescinding Resolution 26- 5958, for Recreation Registration Software Management System for the Parks and Recreation Department, and rejecting all other proposals associated with Resolution 26- 5958.
4. 9 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THREE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 2026 SUMMER BOARD AND
LEADERSHIP MEETING
Pulled by Councilmember Dresser. Questions and discussion ensued regarding community concerns about the cost of travel and the lack of specific details regarding the training topics to be covered. City Clerk Teresa Vargas provided information regarding the National League of Cities enrollment process and explained that course selections are made upon conference registration. Councilmember Diallo, Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan, Mayor Akinjo and City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided additional information regarding the subject matter.
Adopted Resolution 26- 6003 authorizing out of state travel for three members of Council to attend the National League of Cities 2026 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky July 8 - 10, 2026.
4. 10 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR TWO MEMBERS OF COUNCIL TO ATTEND THE 2026 WOMEN IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ( WIMG)
CONFERENCE
Pulled by Councilmember Dresser. This item was discussed in conjunction with Item 4. 9.
May 11, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 Adopted Resolution 26- 6004 authorizing out of state travel for two members of Council to attend the 2026 National League of Cities Women in Municipal Government Conference in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, June 24-6, 2026.
4. 11 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR TWO MEMBERS OF COUNCIL TO ATTEND THE 2026 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES NATIONAL BLACK
CAUCUS OF LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS CONFERENCE
Pulled by Councilmember Dresser. This item was discussed in conjunction with Item 4. 9.
Adopted Resolution 26- 6005 authorizing out of state travel for two members of Council to attend the 2026 National League of Cities National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Conference, in Birmingham, Alabama, July 15 - July 18, 2026.
4. 12 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR TWO LATHROP POLICE
DEPARTMENT STAFF TO ATTEND THE CRISIS RESPONSE
INTERVENTION TRAINING, TRAIN -THE -TRAINER IN SALT LAKE CITY
UTAH, AND CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM CURRICULUM, TRAIN -THE -
TRAINER IN NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
Adopted Resolution 26- 6006 authorizing out of state travel for two Police Department staff members to attend the Crisis Response Intervention, Training Train - the -Trainer in Salt Lake City Utah, from August 30 -September 3, 2026, and Crisis Intervention Team Curriculum, Train -the -Trainer in North Charleston, South Carolina, from September 20-5, 2026.
4. 13 APPROVE JULY 1ST LATHROP BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION TEMPORARY
STREET CLOSURES
Adopted Resolution 26- 6007 approving temporary street closures on Crespi Street, Locomotive Street, Dos Reis Road, Manthey Road, and Spartan Way for the July 1st Lathrop Birthday Celebration on July 1, 2026.
4. 14 APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FRUIT GROWERS LABORATORY, INC., FOR ANALYTICAL WATER QUALITY
SERVICES
Adopted Resolution 26- 6008 approving a Professional Services Agreement with Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc., for analytical water quality services.
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4. 15 APPROVE EMERGENCY PURCHASE WITH SHAPE INC., FOR EQUIPMENT
AND BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE MOSSDALE WASTEWATER PUMP
STATION ACCESS MODIFICATIONS AND UPGRADES PROJECT, CIP WW 26- 09
Adopted Resolution 26- 6009 approving an emergency purchase with Shape Inc., for equipment and budget amendment for the Mossdale Wastewater Pump Station Access Modifications and Upgrades Project, CIP WW 26- 09.
4. 16 AUTHORIZE ADJUSTMENT TO THE REPUBLIC SERVICES SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-027
Pulled by Councilmember Diallo. Questions and discussion ensued regarding service credits provided to customer accounts during an organized work stoppage earlier in the year, procedures for the collection of bulk items, and delayed pickup services. Parks and Recreation Director Todd Sebastian and Republic Services General Manager Brett Borga provided information regarding the matter.
Adopted Resolution 26- 6010 authorizing an increase to Republic Services Collection Rates based on the twelve- month average change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers ( Water, Sewer, and Trash Collection Service Index) for Fiscal Year 26-7.
4. 17 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY FRONTLINE GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE GATEWAY
ARCHES ASSOCIATED WITH HISTORIC LATHROP BEAUTIFICATION, CIP GG 24-3
Pulled by Councilmember Dresser. Councilmember Dresser spoke regarding prior issues related to work warranties and thanked staff for ensuring that all necessary repairs were completed prior to acceptance of the improvements.
Adopted Resolution 26- 6011 accepting public improvements constructed by Frontline General Engineering Construction, Inc., for the Gateway Arches associated with the Historic Lathrop Beautification Project, CIP GG 24-3, authorizing Filing of a Notice of Completion, releasing contract retention, and releasing Performance and Payment Bonds.
RIVER ISLANDS CONSENT ITEM( S)
4. 18 APPROVE SPLASH PAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH RIVER
ISLANDS PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ( RIPFA) FOR LATHROP LANDING COMMUNITY PARK ( C1) LOCATED IN RIVER ISLANDS
May 11, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 Adopted Resolution 26- 6012 approving a Splash Pad Maintenance Agreement with River Islands Public Financing Authority ( RIPFA) for the Lathrop Landing Community Park ( C1) Located in the River Islands Development.
4. 19 ACCEPT RIVER ISLANDS PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS IN TRACT 4167
FROM RIVER ISLANDS
Adopted Resolution 26- 6013 accepting River Islands Parkway Improvements in Tract 4167 from Califia, LLC., and River Islands Custom Homesites, LLC.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
5. 1 PUBLIC HEARING ( PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER FISCAL YEAR 2026-7 ASSESSMENTS FOR LATHROP INDUSTRIAL LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT; RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT; MOSSDALE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT; STORM DRAIN ZONE 1 AND 1A
Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard provided the presentation. A question and answer period followed. Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan requested information regarding energy efficient streetlights and the potential cost savings associated with reduced energy consumption to the districts' fund balances. Public Works Director/ City Engineer Brad Taylor, Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard, and Finance Director Cari James provided additional information regarding the matter.
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 Dresser, the City Council approved the following actions by the following roll call vote:
1. Held a public hearing;
2. Adopted Resolution 26- 6014 approving the Final
Engineer' s Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the City of Lathrop Industrial Lighting Maintenance District for FY 2026-7; maximum
assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-7 not to exceed Zone A
9. 30; Zone B $ 47. 39; Zone C $ 9. 30; and proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-7 Zone A $ 9. 30; Zone B
47. 39; Zone C $ 9. 30;
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3. Adopted Resolution 26- 6015 approving the Final
Engineer' sReport and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the City of Lathrop Residential Lighting Maintenance District for FY 2026-7; maximum
assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-7 not to exceed Zone A
54.4; Zone B $ 58. 44; Zone C $ 38. 42; Zone D $ 71. 48; Zone E $ 7, 5. 14; Zone F $ 43. 22; Zone G $ 9. 88, and proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-7 Zone
A $ 54.4; Zone B $ 58. 44; Zone C $ 38. 42; Zone D $ 71. 48; Zone E $ 75. 14; Zone F $ 43. 22; Zone G $ 9. 88;
4. Adopted Resolution 26- 6016 approving the Final
Engineer' s Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Mossdale Landscape and Lighting
Maintenance District for FY 2026-7; maximum
assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-7 not to exceed $ 339. 57 and proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-7
339. 57; and
5. Adopted Resolution 26- 6017 approving the Final
Engineer' s Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Storm Drain Zone 1 and Zone 1A for
Fiscal Year 2026-7; proposed annual assessment for
Fiscal Year 2026-7 for Storm Drain Zone 1 not to exceed 112. 52 and proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year
2026/7for Storm Drain Zone 1A not to exceed $ 199. 92.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, and Akinjo
Noes: Torres -O' Callaghan
Abstain: None
Absent: Lazard
Mayor Akinjo stepped down from the dais at 9: 05 p. m., prior to the discussion and vote on Item 5.2, consistent with conflict of interest disclosure under Item 1. 5.
5. 2 PUBLIC HEARING ( PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER FISCAL YEAR 2026-7 ASSESSMENTS FOR THE STONEBRIDGE LANDSCAPING
DISTRICT; AND THE STONEBRIDGE DRAINAGE & LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard provided the presentation. Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Dresser, seconded by Councilmember Diallo, the City Council approved the following actions by the following roll call vote:
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1. Held a public hearing;
2. Adopted Resolution 26- 6018 approving the Final
Engineer' sReport and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Stonebridge Landscaping District for FY 2026-7; maximum assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-
27 not to exceed $ 588. 01 and proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-7 is $ 586. 69; and
3. Adopted Resolution 26- 6019 approving the Final
Engineer' sReport and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Stonebridge Drainage & Lighting
District for FY 2026-7; maximum assessment for Fiscal
Year 2026-7 not to exceed $ 588. 01 and proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-7 is $ 364. 93.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, and Torres - O' Callaghan
Noes: None
Abstain: Akinjo
Absent: Lazard
Mayor Akinjo returned to dais at 9: 08 p. m.
Councilmember Dresser stepped down from the dais at 9: 08 p. m., prior to the discussion and vote on Item 5.3, consistent with conflict of interest disclosure under Item 1.5.
5. 3 PUBLIC HEARING ( PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER FISCAL YEAR 2026-7 ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 93- 1 WOODFIELD PARK MAINTENANCE ZONE
Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard provided the presentation. A question and answer period ensued. Mayor Akinjo requested clarification regarding the annual inflation factor applied to the assessments. Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard explained that when the district was formed, an annual escalator was not included, resulting in the need for General Fund contributions to support the district. 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, seconded by Councilmember Diallo, the City Council approved the following actions by the following roll call vote:
1. Held a public hearing; and
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2. Adopted Resolution 26- 6020 approving the Final
Engineer' s Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance
District No. 93- 1 Woodfield Park Maintenance Zone for FY 2026-7; proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year
2026-7 not to exceed $ 123. 90.
Ayes: Diallo, Torres - O' Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Abstain: Dresser
Absent: Lazard
Councilmember Dresser returned to dais at 9: 11 p. m.
5. 4 PUBLIC HEARING ( PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP 2025 URBAN WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
Public Works Director/ City Engineer Brad Taylor introduced Compliance Engineer Jonah Sooner. Mr. Sooner provided the presentation regarding certification of the City' s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. A question and answer period ensued regarding the certification timeline and frequency, the City' s wells, and the City' s
water supply. Public Works Director/ City Engineer Brad Taylor and City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided additional information regarding the matter.
Mayor Akinjo opened the public hearing. Adriana Lopez ( Zoom speaker) requested information regarding the City' s growth rate and its effect on water availability for new development areas, particularly subdivisions that convert larger lots into smaller lots. City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided additional information regarding the matter. There were no other speakers. Mayor Akinjo closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Diallo, the City Council approved the following actions by the following roll call vote:
1. Held a public hearing; and
2. Adopted Resolution 26- 6021 certifying and approving the City of Lathrop 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Torres -O' Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Lazard
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5. PUBLIC HEARING ( PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 9 PEACE AND WELFARE, CHAPTER 9. 28 BICYCLES USED IN VIOLATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
VEHICLE CODE
Police Chief Stephen Sealy provided the presentation. A question and answer period ensued following the presentation. Councilmember Diallo requested information regarding upcoming traffic safety education events. Chief Sealy provided information regarding an event scheduled for May 16, 2026, at the Police Department and future events, including the Lathrop Generations Center' sTouch -a -Truck event and traffic safety education programs at local schools for parents and children. Chief Sealy also provided information regarding outreach efforts to inform the public of scheduled events.
Mayor Akinjo opened the public hearing. Victoria " Torie" Cortez ( Zoom speaker) expressed concern regarding outreach efforts to Spanish and Punjabi speaking community members and requested that additional efforts be made to communicate with these communities in their respective languages. There were no other speakers. Mayor Akinjo closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan, the City Council approved the following actions by the following roll call vote:
1. Held a public hearing; and
2. Introduced and held the first reading of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lathrop amending Chapter 9. 28 Bicycles Used in Violation of the California Vehicle Code" of the Lathrop Municipal Code.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Torres -O' Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Lazard
5. 6 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FROM APRIL 13, 2026, REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING FOR CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 134 ROTH ROAD ( APN 196- 020-4), OWNED BY INDERPAL PAL, BY
EMINENT DOMAIN
Public Works Director/ City Engineer Brad Taylor provided a presentation regarding the continued public hearings, including a project overview of the Harlan Road Realignment at Roth Road Project, a vicinity map, the right- of- way acquisition negotiation timeline, and the City Council' sconsiderations related to proceeding with the condemnation May 11, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 11 process, including the filing of eminent domain actions for the following properties:
1.) Inderpal Pal Singh, APN 196- 020-40, 134 Roth Road ( Item 5.6);
2.) Fast Lane Sierra 2018, LLC., APN 196- 020-60 and 196- 020- 2 Item 5.7); and
3.) Balwant Singh Sandhu, APN 196- 020- 140 (Item 5.8).
The presentation provided a comprehensive overview of Items 5.6,
5.7, and 5. 8. Each continued public hearing was conducted separately, including a separate vote on each item.
Mayor Akinjo opened the continued public hearing for Item 5. 6 concerning the property located at 134 Roth Road ( APN 196- 020-40), owned by Inderpal Pal Singh. City Attorney Salvador Navarrete provided an overview of the continued public hearing process. There were no public speakers. Mayor Akinjo closed the continued public hearing for Item 5. 6. Following the close of the public hearing, City Attorney Salvador Navarrete explained that adoption of the Resolution of Necessity required at least four affirmative votes of the five -member City Council and that, absent the required vote, the City Council could continue the matter to a future meeting.
On a motion by Councilmember Dresser, seconded by Mayor Akinjo, the City Council voted as follows:
Ayes: Dresser and Akinjo
Noes: Diallo
The MOTION FAILED for lack of the required two-hirds vote of the City Council.
A question and answer period followed. City Attorney Salvador Navarrete explained that, absent the required vote, the City Council could consider continuing the matter to a future meeting. The question and answer period continued. Councilmember Diallo requested additional information regarding the status of negotiations with the property owner. Public Works Director/ City Engineer Brad Taylor explained that negotiations had been ongoing for approximately two and a half years and had reached where City staff and the property owner had been unable to reach an agreement. He further stated that efforts to date had been unsuccessful due to counter offers that were not acceptable to the City and exceeded the project budget.
Following the discussion, Councilmember Diallo requested consideration of a new motion.
May 11, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 12 On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan, the City Council approved the following actions by the following roll call vote:
1. Held continuation of public hearing; and
2. Adopted Resolution of Necessity 26- 6022 of the City of Lathrop acquiring real property in connection with the
Harlan Road Realignment Project, CIP PS 14- 04; making
findings and determinations; and authorizing Eminent
Domain Proceedings for the property located at 134 Roth Road ( APN 196- 020-4), owned by Inderpal Pal.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Torres - O' Callaghan and Akinjo Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Lazard
5. 7 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FROM APRIL 13, 2026, REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING FOR CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11338 S. HARLAN ROAD ( APN 196- 020-6) and 116 ROTH ROAD ( APN 196- 020- 2), OWNED BY FAST LANE SIERRA 2018, LLC., BY EMINENT DOMAIN
City Clerk Teresa Vargas confirmed that the continued public hearing concerned the properties located at 11338 S. Harlan Road ( APN 196- 020-6) and 116 Roth Road ( APN 196- 020- 2), owned by Fast Lane Sierra 2018, LLC.
Mayor Akinjo opened the continued public hearing. Hardeep Gill ( Zoom speaker), owner of Fast Lane Central Valley at 116 Roth Road, expressed objections and concerns that the proposed cul- de- sac improvements could alter customer traffic patterns and negatively impact business operations, potentially resulting in the closure of the business. Public Works Director/ City Engineer Brad Taylor provided additional information regarding efforts to address access concerns, including measures intended to increase bypass traffic. There were no other public speakers. Mayor Akinjo closed the continued public hearing.
Following the close of the continued public hearing, the question and answer period continued among members of the City Council. Public Works Director/ City Engineer Brad Taylor provided additional information.
On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Councilmember Dresser, the City Council approved the following actions by the following roll call vote:
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1. Held the continuation of public hearing; and
2. Adopted Resolution of Necessity 26- 6023 of the City of Lathrop acquiring real property in connection with the
Harlan Road Realignment Project, CIP PS 14- 04; making
findings and determinations; and authorizing Eminent
Domain Proceedings for the property located at 11338 S.
Harlan Road ( APN 196- 020-6) and 116 Roth Road ( APN
196- 020- 2), owned by Fast Lane Sierra 2018, LLC.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Torres -O' Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Lazard
5. 8 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FROM APRIL 13, 2026, REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING FOR CONSIDERATION OF 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
Public Works Director/ City Engineer Brad Taylor provided a brief overview the improvements related to the Harlan Road Realignment at Roth Road Project as it related to the subject property ( APN 196- 020- 140). City Manager Stephen Salvatore added to the discussion on the matter.
Mayor Akinjo opened the continued public hearing. Gagan Sandhu ( in - person speaker), representing Balwant Sandhu, owner of the property located at 11616 S. Harlan Road ( APN 196- 020- 140), expressed concerns regarding the property' svaluation, compensation, and potential impacts to property access resulting from the proposed project. City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided additional information regarding the property' sexisting nonconforming status, compliance with zoning and building code requirements, and the potential effect of the proposed improvements on property values. Mr. Sandhu requested information regarding the appeal process. City Attorney Salvador Navarrete provided information regarding the eminent domain and court processes. There were no other public speakers. Mayor Akinjo closed the continued public hearing.
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Following the closure of the continued public hearing, the question and answer period continued among members of the City Council. At the request of Councilmember Dresser, City Attorney Salvador Navarrete provided additional information regarding the eminent domain process and explained that, in any subsequent court proceedings, the primary issue would be the determination of just compensation for the property being acquired.
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Mayor Akinjo clarified that the proposed acquisition involved only the portion of the property necessary for the project. Councilmember Diallo stated that she understood the property owner' s concerns and referenced her prior experience with an eminent domain acquisition involving property owned by her church.
Mayor Akinjo permitted additional comments from the property owner' s representative. Gagan Sandhu reiterated that the subject property held significant personal value to his family and requested that the City Council consider factors beyond the appraisal in evaluating the property' svalue.
On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Councilmember Dresser, the City Council approved the following actions by the following roll call vote:
1. Held continuation of public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution of Necessity 26- 6024 of the City of Lathrop acquiring real property in connection with the
Harlan Road Realignment Project, CIP PS 14- 04; making
findings and determinations; and authorizing Eminent
Domain Proceedings for the property located at 11616 S.
Harlan Road ( APN 196- 020- 140), owned by Balwant Singh Sandhu.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Torres -O' Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Lazard
Pursuant to Section L, "Deadline for New Business," of the City Council Handbook of Rules and Processes, the City Council provided consensus direction to continue the meeting beyond 10: 30 p. m.
5. 9 REVIEW AND CONSIDER MODIFICATIONS TO SPARTAN WAY DESIGN AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH UNITED PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE, INC., AND BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CIP PS 26-0,
SPARTAN WAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS
Public Works Director/ City Engineer Brad Taylor provided the presentation regarding proposed modifications to the Spartan Way traffic safety enhancements project, including a project background and timeline summary, average vehicle speeds following completion of the improvements, Federal Highway Administration crash modification factor guidance, and options for additional safety barriers and traffic safety design modifications for City Council consideration.
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A question and answer period ensued following the presentation.
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At the request of the City Council, Fire Chief David Bramell provided information regarding emergency vehicle access under the revised traffic lane configuration and stated that insufficient data was available to determine the potential impacts of reduced vehicle speeds on emergency response times. He further noted that increasing lane widths could improve driver confidence and traffic flow.
By Council consensus, staff was directed to continue monitoring traffic patterns following implementation of the recently completed improvements and to return to the City Council in the future, if necessary, with recommendations for additional modifications. At that time, the City Council could consider the proposed resolution and agreement.
The City Council did not adopt the following resolution:
Adopt Resolution to Approve Modifications to Spartan Way Design, Contract Change Order No. 2 with United Pavement Maintenance, Inc., and Budget Amendment for CIP PS 26-0, Spartan Way Traffic Safety Enhancements
5. 10 REVIEW AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON CITY HALL AND CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBER SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS
Police Chief Stephen Sealy provided a presentation regarding proposed safety and security improvements for City Hall and the City Council Chamber. The presentation included the purpose of the proposed security enhancement options for public facilities. Options presented included lobby security screening with walk- through metal detectors, installation of protective safety glass and controlled - access doors at public service counters, and a hybrid approach combining both options.
The City Council discussed the proposed security options, including the use of K- 9 officers, handheld metal detector wands, other safety protocols utilized at public facilities, and policies governing the implementation and operation of the proposed security measures, including compliance with applicable state laws and regulations.
By Council consensus, staff was directed to return with additional information and to establish a Capital Improvement Project to allocate funding for the proposed security enhancements. The City Council deferred selection of a preferred security enhancement option pending further review of the item.
The City Council did not adopt the following resolution:
Adopt Resolution to Provide Direction for City Hall and City Council Chamber Safety Improvements and Provide Staff Direction May 11, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 16
6. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
6. 1 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT( S)
Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan reported on her attendance at a recent League of California Cities Leaders' Summit, during which she met with Senator Heath Flora and discussed various issues of importance to the Central Valley region. Councilmember Diallo echoed similar comments and shared information regarding her meetings with Senator Jerry McNerney and Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, during which various funding opportunities were discussed, and a future meeting was planned. Councilmember Diallo also reported on her attendance at a League of California Cities Central Valley Division Executive Committee meeting held in conjunction with the Leaders' Summit. Mayor Akinjo reported on his attendance at similar meetings in his capacity as a member of the League of California Cities Board of Directors.
City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided a follow- up report regarding broadband grant opportunities for underserved communities arising from a prior advocacy trip to Washington, D. C., and subsequent discussions with staff from Senator Jerry McNerney' s office regarding the matter.
6. 2 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT( S)
Councilmember Dresser expressed appreciation for the Mayor' s Art Show and the artwork and talent displayed. Councilmember Diallo expressed appreciation to City Clerk, Police Department, and Public Works staff in recognition of the proclamation presented earlier in the meeting.
7. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mayor Akinjo adjourned the meeting at 11: 45 p. m. in memory of Dakota Skye Torres -O' Callaghan.
May 11, 2026
eresa Vargas, MMC
Government Services Director
City Clerk
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