CITY OF LATHROP
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026, 7: 00 P. M.
CLOSED SESSION, 6: 30 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: 33 p. m.
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7: 01 p. m.
1. PRELIMINARY
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Akinjo called the meeting to order at 6: 33 p. m. and adjourned to Closed Session.
1. 2 CLOSED SESSION
1. 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956. 8
Property: APN 241- 182- 006 and APN 241- 182- 015
Agency Negotiator: Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: McKinley Lathrop 3, LLC.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Negotiations
RECONVENE — Mayor Akinjo reconvened the meeting at 7: 01 p. m.
1.2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Salvador Navarrete reported that the City Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Agenda Item 1.2; provided staff with appropriate direction; no other reportable action taken.
1. 3 ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Akinjo; Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan; Councilmember Lazard.
Absent: Councilmember Diallo and Councilmember Dresser
1. 4 INVOCATION - A regularly scheduled member of a local church was unavailable. Mayor Akinjo invited Jose Garcia Martin, the City' s Poet
Laureate, to deliver the invocation.
1. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Jose Garcia Martin, the City' s Poet Laureate,
led the pledge of allegiance.
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1. 6 ANNOUNCEMENT( S) BY MAYOR / CITY MANAGER - None
1. 7 INFORMATIONAL ITEM( S) - None
1. 8 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT( S) OF INTEREST - None reported.
2. PRESENTATIONS
2. 1 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION HONORING ELIZABETH VAN EERDE, LATHROP HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR TEACHER, FOR 20 YEARS OF
DEDICATED SERVICE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION
Mayor Akinjo presented a Certificate of Recognition to Elizabeth Van Eerde, Lathrop High School Choir Teacher, in honor of her 20 years of dedicated service in public education.
2. PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 19, 2026, AS CELEBRATION OF
JUNETEENTH NATIONAL FREEDOM HOLIDAY
Mayor Akinjo presented a proclamation declaring June 19, 2026, as Celebration of Juneteenth National Freedom Holiday to residents Shelita Jefferson and Jose Garcia Martin. Ms. Jefferson made remarks regarding the significance of the proclamation.
2. 3 PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 2026 AS PRIDE MONTH
Mayor Akinjo presented a proclamation declaring June 2026 as Pride Month.
2. 4 INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE( S)
Police Captain Richard Barries introduced the following new Police Department employees: Isaac Sanchez, Police Officer; Sharron Thomas, Police Officer; Koron Taylor, Police Officer; and Brianna Reimann, Police Officer.
2. 5 QUARTERLY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Item 2. 5 was continued to a future regular meeting of the City Council.
3. CITIZEN' SFORUM
Tammy Dunbar, Legislative Representative for Congressman Adam Gray ( in - person speaker), provided an overview of legislative updates and activities affecting California' s13th Congressional District. She also provided an update on a recent meeting with City officials regarding ongoing mail delivery issues affecting new residential homes in the City of Lathrop and challenges with U. S.
Postal Service mail delivery. Ms. Dunbar announced that Congressman Gray' s June 8, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 office would host a Mobile Office Day at the River Islands Welcome Center on June 20, 2026, from 10: 00 a. m. to 12: 00 p. m., to provide members of the public with an opportunity to discuss their mail delivery concerns.
Ashley Wright, Business Department Teacher at Lathrop High School ( in - person speaker), presented Mayor Akinjo with a framed photograph in appreciation of the City Speaker Series and the collaborative partnership between Lathrop High School and the City of Lathrop.
City Clerk Teresa Vargas introduced a public comment letter dated June 8, 2026, submitted by Dismal Freedom Press.
Torie Cortez ( in - person speaker) expressed various concerns, including but not limited to matters related to the May 11 City Council meeting, the proposed meeting minutes, the Police Department Bicycle Program, driver education and awareness, Brown Act provisions, and Republic Services' waste collection services.
Jose Garcia Martin ( in -person speaker) invited the City Council and members of the public to attend the annual Juneteenth celebration, to be held on June 19, 2026, at the Generations Center from 4: 30 p. m. to 8: 30 p. m.
Andrea Sanchez ( in - person speaker), representing the River Islands High School Booster Club, introduced herself and expressed an interest in becoming involved in the community.
Susan Zaca ( Zoom speaker), former Planning Commissioner, expressed her interest in speaking on Item 6.1. The City Clerk announced that she would be called upon during consideration of that item.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar, Items 4. 1 through
4. 29, by the following roll call vote, unless otherwise indicated:
Ayes: Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: Diallo and Dresser
Abstain: None
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.
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4. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of May 11, 2026.
4. 3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 26- 482 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO AMEND LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE ( LMC) SECTIONS 9. 28. 010 THROUGH 9. 28. 030 AND ADD SECTIONS 9. 28. 040 AND 9. 28. 050 RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT
ALTERNATIVES AND PROHIBITED USE OF BICYCLES, ELECTRIC
BICYCLES, MOTORIZE SCOOTERS, MOTORIZED BICYCLES, POCKET
BIKES, AND SIMILAR DEVICES
Torie Cortez ( in -person speaker) spoke on the matter and expressed various concerns regarding traffic safety and driver education.
Waived full reading and adopted Ordinance 26- 482 amending Lathrop Municipal Code Sections 9. 28. 010 through 9. 28. 030 and adding Sections 9. 28. 040 and 9. 28. 050 relating to enforcement alternatives and prohibited use of bicycles, electric bicycles, motorize scooters, motorized bicycles, pocket bikes, and similar devices.
4. LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR MAY 2026 Pulled by Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan. A question and answer period ensued regarding improvements to police response times. Police Captain Tracie Shea provided additional information.
Received Monthly Police Department Report for May 2026.
4. 5 GANN APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-7
Adopted Resolution 26- 6025 determining the total annual appropriations subject to limitation, for Fiscal Year 2026-7.
4. 6 AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS
PROGRAM APPLICATION
Adopted Resolution 26- 6026 authorizing the City Manager or Designee to submit an Application for Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Funding from the California Department of Transportation.
4. 7 AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM ( STEP) GRANT FUND AWARD FROM THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY ( OTS)
Adopted Resolution 26- 6027 authorizing the Chief of Police to accept the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program ( STEP) Grant fund award of 60, 000 from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety ( OTS).
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4. 8 INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL
TRANSIT DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF LATHROP FOR THE DUAL
DESIGNATED RECIPIENT ROLE IN THE STOCKTON URBANIZED AREA Adopted Resolution 26- 6028 authorizing the City Manager or Designee to execute the Interagency Agreement with San Joaquin Regional Transit District for the Dual Designated Recipient Role for Federal Transit Administration ( FTA) Funding Programs for the Stockton Urbanized Area ( UZA).
4. 9 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 25-6 Adopted Resolution 26- 6029 authorizing the filing of a Transportation Development Act ( TDA) claim for Local Transportation Funds ( LTF) for fiscal year 2025-6.
4. 10 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Council to Consider the Following:
1. Adopted Resolution 26- 6030 calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday,
November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of
California relating to general law cities.
2. Adopted Resolution 26- 6031 requesting the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors to consolidate a General
Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code.
3. Adopted Resolution 26- 6032 adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to Candidates Statements submitted to the voters at the General
Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3,
2026.
4. 11 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE 2026 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CITY SUMMIT
Adopted Resolution 26- 6033 authorizing out of state travel for three 3) Council Members to attend the 2026 National League of Cities City Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, November 19- 21, 2026.
4. 12 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE MANTECA
BULLETIN FOR PUBLICATION OF LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
Adopted Resolution 26- 6034 approving a Professional Services Agreement with the Manteca Bulletin for publication of legal advertisements for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
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4. 13 APPROVE ANNUAL INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTE REMOVAL LICENSE RENEWALS FOR FISCAL YEAR ( FY) 2026-7
1. Adopted Resolution 26- 6035 approving Annual Industrial Solid Waste Removal License for California Waste Recovery Systems, LLC;
2. Adopted Resolution 26- 6036 approving Annual Industrial Solid Waste Removal License for Ra Ra Trucking, Inc;
3. Adopted Resolution 26- 6037 approving Annual Industrial Solid Waste Removal License for Republic Services;
4. Adopted Resolution 26- 6038 approving Annual Industrial Solid Waste Removal License for Stockton Scavengers, a
Subsidiary Company of Waste Management Holdings, Inc;
5. Adopted Resolution 26- 6039 approving Annual Industrial Solid Waste Removal License for Tesla, Inc; and
6. Adopted Resolution 26- 6040 approving Annual Industrial Solid Waste Removal License for Tony and Sons Trucking, Inc.
4. 14 APPROVE 2026 FACILITY FEE WAIVER REQUESTS FROM LATHROP
LITTLE LEAGUE, ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, AND LIFT UP YOUR HEAD THERAPEUTIC HOMES, INC.
1. Adopted Resolution 26- 6041 approving a Facility Fee Waiver Request from Lathrop Little League;
2. Adopted Resolution 26- 6042 approving a Facility Fee Waiver Request from Alcoholics Anonymous; and
3. Adopted Resolution 26- 6043 approving a Facility Fee Waiver Request from Lift Up Your Head Therapeutic
Homes, Inc.
4. 15 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TJKM
TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS TO DEVELOP THE CITY OF
LATHROP' SCOMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN ASSOCIATED WITH CIP PS 24- 30 AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 26- 6044 approving a Professional Services Agreement with TJKM Transportation Consultants to develop the City of Lathrop' s Comprehensive Safety Action Plan associated with CIP PS 24- 30 and approving budget amendment.
4. 16 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SOLID NETWORKS, INC., FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAINTENANCE
AND SUPPORT SERVICES
June 8, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 Adopted Resolution 26- 6045 approving a Professional Service Agreement with Solid Networks, Inc., for information technology maintenance and support services.
4. 17 APPROVE A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH CHRISP COMPANY FOR ON -CALL
STRIPING SERVICES
Adopted Resolution 26- 6046 approving a Service Contract with Chrisp Company for on -call striping services.
4. 18 APPROVE CONTRACT WITH 101 BUILDERS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MISSIONARY MINNIE LEE COTTON PARK RESTROOM, CIP PK 26-1
AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 26- 6047 approving a Contract with 101 Builders, Inc., for construction of Missionary Minnie Lee Cotton Park Restroom, CIP PK 26-1 and approving budget amendment.
4. 19 APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARK THOMAS & COMPANY, INC., FOR THE LOUISE AVENUE / INTERSTATE 5 INTERCHANGE PROJECT, CIP PS 06-6
Pulled by Mayor Akinjo. A question and answer period ensued regarding the proposed amendment and the history of the project. Assistant City Manager Michael King and City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided additional information.
Adopted Resolution 26- 6048 approving Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., for the Louise Avenue / Interstate 5 Interchange Project, CIP PS 06-6.
4. 20 APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH R. SUTTON ENTERPRISES, LLC FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS -
PHASE 1, CIP PS 25- 14 AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 26- 6049 approving a Contract with R. Sutton Enterprises, LLC., for Phase 1 of construction of sidewalk and landscape improvements, CIP PS 25- 14, and approving budget amendment.
4. 21 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROBERTSON - BRYAN, INC., FOR LATHROP CONSOLIDATED TREATMENT FACILITY
DISCHARGE PERMIT RENEWAL AND COMPLIANCE SUPPORT SERVICES, RCP WW 26- 19
Adopted Resolution 26- 6050 approving a Professional Services Agreement with Robertson - Bryan, Inc., for Lathrop Consolidated Treatment Facility Discharge Permit renewal and compliance support services, RCP WW 26- 19.
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4. 22 APPROVE PURCHASE OF CORE TECHNOLOGY LICENSING WITH INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-027
Adopted Resolution 26- 6051 approving purchase of core technology licensing with Insight Public Sector, Inc., for fiscal year 2026-027.
4. 23 RATIFY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE WITH ALLIED NETWORK SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR DESKTOP COMPUTERS
Adopted Resolution 26- 6052 ratifying the purchase with Allied Network Solutions Inc., for desktop computers.
4. 24 CREATE CIP SD 26-6 CROSSROADS STORM DRAIN PUMP STATION
OUTFALL PIPE REPAIRS, APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH V&A CONSULTING
ENGINEERS AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Pulled by Mayor Akinjo. A question and answer period ensued regarding the proposed pipeline improvements. Public Works Director/ City Engineer Brad Taylor and City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided additional information.
Adopted Resolution 26- 6053 creating CIP SD 26-6, Crossroads Storm Drain Pump Station Outfall Pipe Repairs, approving Agreement with V&A Consulting Engineers, and approving related budget amendment.
4. 25 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY CONSOLIDATED ENGINEERING, INC., FOR RIVERFRONT DRIVE RAISED CROSSWALKS, CIP PS 24- 07
Adopted Resolution 26- 6054 accepting public improvements constructed by Consolidated Engineering, Inc., for Riverfront Drive Raised Crosswalks, CIP PS 24- 07, authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion, releasing contract retention, and releasing Performance and Payment Bonds.
4. 26 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC, LLC., FOR THE LATHROP HIGH SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN
SIGNAL, CIP PS 25- 05
Adopted Resolution 26- 6055 accepting public improvements constructed by St. Francis Electric, LLC., for the Lathrop High School Pedestrian Signal, CIP PS 25- 05, authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion, releasing contract retention, and releasing Performance and Payment Bonds.
4. 27 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY WELL INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR ASR WELL DRILLING, DEVELOPMENT, AND TESTING, CIP PW 22- 36
June 8, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 Adopted Resolution 26- 6056 accepting public improvements constructed by Well Industries, Inc., for Aquifer Storage and Recovery ASR) Well Drilling, Development, and Testing, CIP PW 22- 36, and authorizing filing of a Notice of Completion, releasing contract retention, and releasing Performance and Payment Bonds.
4. 28 AWARD MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT TO KARLA' S JANITORIAL AND SUPPLIERS LLC., FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES
Pulled by Mayor Akinjo. A question and answer period ensued regarding the proposed janitorial services contract. Public Works Director/ City Engineer Brad Taylor.
Adopted Resolution 26- 6057 awarding a Maintenance Service Contract to Karla' sJanitorial & Supplies LLC., for janitorial services.
4. 29 AWARD MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT TO SCA OF CA, LLC.,
SWEEPING CORP OF AMERICA) FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES
Pulled by Mayor Akinjo. A question and answer period ensued regarding the City' s current street sweeping schedule. City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided additional information.
Adopted Resolution 26- 6058 awarding a Maintenance Service Contract to SCA of CA, LLC., ( Sweeping Corp of America) for street sweeping services.
RIVER ISLANDS CONSENT ITEM( S)
Due to a lack of a quorum of non -conflicted Council Members for River Islands Development items, Item 4. 30 was continued to a future regular meeting of the City Council.
4. 30 APPROVE FINAL MAP, CFD ANNEXATION, AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR 56 LOTS IN TRACT 4279 UNIT 5
WITHIN WEST VILLAGE DISTRICT OF RIVER ISLANDS
Adopt Resolution to Approve Final Map for Tract 4279 Unit 5 within the West Village District, Totaling 56 Single Family Lots, Annexation into CFD 2023- 1, and a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with River Islands Development Area 1, LLC
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
5. 1 PUBLIC HEARING ( PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF LATHROP 2026 CONSOLIDATED TREATMENT FACILITY
CTF) CAPACITY CHARGE REPORT AND THE CAPACITY CHARGE
RECOMMENDED THEREIN
June 8, 2026 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 Public Works Director/ City Engineer Brad Taylor provided a presentation that included an overview of the project to date, future planned capacity expansion, and capacity charge calculations for utility connections. 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 Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council considered the following:
1. Held a public hearing; and
2. Adopted Resolution 26- 6059 approving the City of
Lathrop 2026 Consolidated Treatment Facility ( CTF)
Capacity Charge Report and the Capacity Charge
recommended therein.
Ayes: Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: Diallo and Dresser
Abstain: None
5. 2 REVIEW AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS
Police Captain Tracie Shea provided a presentation that included various security enhancement options for the City Council Chamber. The options discussed included: ( Option 1) law enforcement personnel and K- 9 officer presence at all City Council meetings; ( Option 2) hand-eld wand screening; and ( Option 3) a walk- through metal detector, bag screening, and secondary hand-eld wand screening. A question and answer period followed the presentation. City Manager Stephen Salvatore, City Attorney Salvador Navarrete, and Police K- 9 Officer Armstrong provided additional information.
Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan made a motion to proceed with Option
2. A discussion ensued among the City Council regarding a substitute motion. City Attorney Salvador Navarrete provided guidance on the matter.
The proposed resolution regarding City Council Chamber security improvements was not adopted. Instead, the City Council provided direction to staff based on the clarified motion made by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan.
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On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, seconded by Mayor Akinjo, the City Council directed staff to return with additional information regarding Option 2, including the cost of implementation, a policy governing the use of two hand-eld wands, the addition of a K- 9 officer as an added layer of security, guidelines for K- 9 officer rotation, operational logistics, and any additional enhancements that could further improve the proposed option, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: Diallo and Dresser
Abstain: None
5. 3 DISCUSS THE CITY' S COMPLIANCE STRATEGY FOR IMPLEMENTING SENATE BILL 707 ( SB 707), INCLUDING STATE MANDATED
AMENDMENTS TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT RELATED TO
TELECONFERENCING, REMOTE PUBLIC ACCESS, AND PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION
Government Services Director/ City Clerk Teresa Vargas provided a presentation regarding Senate Bill 707, amendments to the Ralph M.
Brown Act, a proposed technology disruption policy, public participation and outreach, and Council Member teleconferencing. A question -and - answer period followed the presentation.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, seconded by Mayor Akinjo, the City Council adopted the following, by the following roll call vote:
1. Resolution 26- 6060 amending the Handbook of Rules
and Procedures of the Lathrop City Council to incorporate a Technology Disruption Policy for public meetings
pursuant to Government Code § 54953. 4; and
2. Resolution 26- 6061 determining and establishing
reasonable efforts encouraging public participation in City Council Meetings pursuant to Government Code § 54953. 4; by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: Diallo and Dresser
Abstain: None
5. 4 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND COMPENSATION PLANS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LATHROP, LATHROP MID - MANAGERS AND
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES ( LMCEA), SERVICE EMPLOYEES
INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 1021 ( SEIU), DEPARTMENT HEADS AND
UNREPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS, UNREPRESENTED SWORN
CLASSIFICATIONS, CITY COUNCIL BENEFITS, AND LATHROP POLICE
OFFICER' SASSOCIATION ( LPOA) BARGAINING
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Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard provided a presentation regarding the proposed agreements for City Council consideration, including compensation and benefit provisions common to the proposed bargaining units and unrepresented groups, group -specific benefit highlights, the sworn recruitment incentive program, and an update on labor relations with the Lathrop Police Officers Association.
During the presentation, the City Council temporarily lost its quorum when Councilmember Lazard stepped away from the dais. The meeting was recessed at 9: 32 p. m. and reconvened at 9: 34 p. m. upon Councilmember Lazard' sreturn.
A question and answer period ensued. Police Captain Tracie Shea, Fire Chief Dave Bramell, City Attorney Salvador Navarrete and City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided additional information.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council adopted Resolution 26- 6062 approving the Memorandums of Understanding and compensation plans with Lathrop Mid - Managers and Confidential Employees Association, Service Employees International Union Local 1021, Department Heads and Unrepresented Classifications, and Unrepresented Sworn Classifications; approving City Council benefits, increasing appropriations, and approving the updated Grade Step Table.
Ayes: Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: Diallo and Dresser
Abstain: None
6. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
6. 1 MAYOR' S REFERRAL - Appointment of Two ( 2) Members to the Planning Commission: One ( 1) Appointment to Fill an Unexpired Vacancy; and One ( 1) Appointment to Fill a Scheduled Vacancy, Both Terms Ending June 30, 2030
Seventeen ( 17) Applications Received
Torie Cortez ( in -person speaker) expressed concerns regarding the Planning Commission' sMarch meeting and the City Council' s recent eminent domain actions. Susan Zaca ( zoom speaker), former Planning Commissioner, expressed support for Planning Commission applicant Miycoe Aryksen Chad Call.
Mayor Akinjo made the following appointments to the Planning Commission:
June 8, 2026
Planning Commission
George Jackson
Miycoe Aryksen Chad Call
Term Expires
June 30, 2030
June 30, 2030
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On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council approved the appointments made by Mayor Akinjo as noted above.
Ayes: Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: Diallo and Dresser
Abstain: None
6. 2 MAYOR' S REFERRAL - Appointment of One ( 1) Member to the Parks and Recreation Commission, with Term Ending, June 30, 2029
Ten ( 10) Applications Received
Mayor Akinjo made the following appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission:
Parks and Recreation Commission Term Expires
Marianne Hope Datoc June 30, 2029
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council approved the appointment made by Mayor Akinjo as noted above.
Ayes: Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: Diallo and Dresser
Abstain: None
6. 3 MAYOR' S REFERRAL - Appointment of One ( 1) Member to the Senior Advisory Commission due to an Unexpired Vacancy, Term Ending June 30, 2028, Appointee Will Also Serve on the San Joaquin County Commission on Aging
Four ( 4) Applications Received
Mayor Akinjo made the following appointment to the Senior Advisory Commission and the * San Joaquin County Commission on Aging:
Senior Advisory Commission Term Expires
Marilyn Banaban June 30, 2028
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council approved the appointment made by Mayor Akinjo as noted above.
Ayes: Lazard, Torres - O' Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: Diallo and Dresser
Abstain: None
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6. 4 MAYOR' S REFERRAL - Appointment of Thirteen ( 13) Members to the Youth Advisory Commission, with Terms Ending, May 31, 2027 Twenty -Five ( 25) Applications Received
Advaita Singh ( Zoom speaker), Youth Advisory Commission applicant, requested consideration for appointment and outlined qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the position.
Mayor Akinjo made the following appointments to the Youth Advisory Commission:
Youth Advisory Commission
Kayla Largo
Graziel Jimenez
Alana Bayani
Emily Yen
Simone Cifuentes
Shelby Jauregui
Savanna Quezada
Evangelina Quezada
Rishitha Anumothu
Isabella Reyes
Rhea Wartak
Vivianna Salcedo
Sudais Ahmadi
Term Expires
May 31, 2027
May 31, 2027
May 31, 2027
May 31, 2027
May 31, 2027
May 31, 2027
May 31, 2027
May 31, 2027
May 31, 2027
May 31, 2027
May 31, 2027
May 31, 2027
May 31, 2027
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council approved the appointment made by Mayor Akinjo as noted above.
Ayes: Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: Diallo and Dresser
Abstain: None
6. 5 MAYOR' S REFERRAL - Regional Appointment of One ( 1) Member to the San Joaquin County Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees, with Term Ending December 31, 2028, Due to Unexpired Vacancy
Two ( 2) Applications Received
June 8, 2026
Mayor Akinjo made the following appointment to the San Joaquin County Mosquito & Vector Control District ( SJCMVCD) Board of Trustees:
SJCMVCD Board of Trustees Term Expires
Rosario Croce December 31, 2028
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On a motion by Councilmember Lazard, seconded by Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan, the City Council approved the appointment made by Mayor Akinjo as noted above.
Ayes: Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan and Akinjo
Noes: None
Absent: Diallo and Dresser
Abstain: None
6. MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT( S)
Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan reported on attendance at meetings of the League of California Cities Environmental Quality Policy Committee and Transportation, Communication and Public Works Policy Committee.
Mayor Akinjo also reported on attendance at meetings of the League of California Cities Environmental Quality Policy Committee; and the annual US Conference of Mayors.
6. 7 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT( S)
Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan requested that a referral be placed on a future City Council agenda to discuss establishing a recruitment incentive program to assist with firefighter recruitment for the Lathrop - Manteca Fire District.
7. ADJOURNMENT — There being no further business, Mayor Akinjo adjourned the meeting at 10: 22 p. m.
June 8, 2026
resa Vargas, MMC
Government Services Director
City Clerk
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