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CITY OF LATHROP
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 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 a.m.
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7.03 a.m.
1. PRELIMINARY
1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Akinjo called the meeting to order at 6: 02 p. m. and adjourned to Closed Session.
1. 2 CLOSED SESSION
1. 2. 1 LIABILITY CLAIMS: Pursuant to CA Government Code Section 54956. 95:
a. Claimant: Alejandra Maldonado
Agency Claimed Against: City of Lathrop
b. Claimant: lasmin Singh
Agency Claimed Against: City of Lathrop
1. 2. 2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 2)-( 3)
One ( 1) Potential Case
RECONVENE - Mayor Akinjo reconvened the meeting at 7: 03 p. m.
1. 2. 3 REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Salvador Navarrete reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the matters listed under Item 1. 2. The claims listed under Item 1. 2. 1 were denied, and the City Council provided direction to staff regarding Item 1. 2. 2. No other reportable action was taken.
1. 3 ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Akinjo; Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan; Councilmembers: Diablo, Dresser, and Lazard.
Absent: None.
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1. 4 INVOCATION - Pastor Luis Jara, Home Church, provided the invocation.
1. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Pastor Luis Jara led the pledge of allegiance.
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. 22, due to her employment with Dell' Osso Farms.
2. PRESENTATIONS
2. 1 QUARTERLY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Economic Development Administrator Barbara Harb provided the quarterly economic development update.
A Zoom participant identified as " Call -in User 1" attempted to speak but was not audible. Sally Liu, participating by Zoom, requested information regarding road closures in River Islands, traffic signals near the I5/ Louise Avenue interchange, and efforts to recruit locally owned small businesses.
2. 2 CITY OF LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPLORER PROGRAM UPDATE Police Captain Richard Barries provided an informational overview of the Police Department Explorer Program.
3. CITIZEN' S FORUM
Government Services Director and City Clerk Teresa Vargas announced the receipt of a written public comment submitted by Torie Cortez and dated August 10, 2026. Andrew Hall, representing Victory Football Club, spoke in person, introduced the local 501( c)( 3) nonprofit organization, and inquired about additional or temporary lighting options at City parks to accommodate activities when daylight hours are shorter. Torie Cortez spoke in person and expressed various concerns regarding traffic safety matters, including a March 23, 2026, communication, a traffic incident involving her child, traffic safety education events, police traffic enforcement, the National Night Out event hosted by the Lathrop Police Department, and candidate engagement during the 2026 municipal election. Robert D' Amours spoke in person regarding his removal from the Lathrop Senior Center and requested permission to resume participation at the facility.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember Diallo, the City Council approved Consent Calendar Items 4. 1 through 4. 21, by the following roll -call vote. Item 4. 22 was considered separately.
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard,
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Torres - O' Callaghan and Akinjo
Councilmember Lazard recused herself from the consideration of and voting on Item 4. 22 due to the conflict of interest arising from her employment with Dell'Osso Farms, as declared under Item 1. 8.
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 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 26- 483 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO AMEND SECTION 10. 24. 030 TO TITLE 10 (- VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC") OF THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL
CODE TO DESIGNATE NO PARKING AREAS ON YOSEMITE COURT AS NO PARKING OF VEHICLES OVER 5 TONS
Waived full reading and adopted Ordinance 26- 483 amending Section
10. 24. 030 to Title 10 (" Vehicles And Traffic") of the Lathrop Municipal Code to designate no parking areas on Yosemite Court as no parking of vehicles over 5 tons.
4. 3 POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR JULY 2026
The City Council received the Police Department monthly report for July 2026.
4. 4 RATIFY THE PURCHASE OF CYBERSECURITY RELATED SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION FROM CDW GOVERNMENT, INC.
Pulled by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan and Councilmember Dresser.
A question and answer period ensued. Information Systems Director Tony Fernandes provided additional information regarding the City' s cybersecurity measures. City Council thanked Mr. Fernandes and staff for their efforts.
Adopted Resolution 26- 6075 ratifying the purchase of cybersecurity related software subscription from CDW Government, Inc., for citywide cybersecurity services.
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4. 5 RATIFY THE PURCHASE FOR CYBERSECURITY AND DATA PROTECTION
SUPPORT RELATED SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION WITH SOLID
NETWORKS, INC.
Pulled by Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan and Councilmember Dresser.
A question and answer period ensued. Information Systems Director Tony Fernandes provided additional information regarding the City' s cybersecurity measures.
Adopted Resolution 26- 6076 ratifying the purchase for cybersecurity and data protection support related software subscription with Solid Networks, Inc.
4. 6 APPROVE WRITE- OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE UTILITY AND
MISCELLANEOUS CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 Adopted Resolution 26- 6077 approving write- off of uncollectible utility and miscellaneous accounts for Fiscal Year 2025- 26.
4. 7 APPROVE FAMILY FUN NIGHT TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES Adopted Resolution 26- 6078 approving temporary street closures on Crespi Street for the Family Fun Night event scheduled for September 18, 2026.
4. 8 APPROVE TRUNK OR TREAT TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES
Adopted Resolution 26- 6079 approving temporary street closures on Crespi Street for the Trunk or Treat event scheduled for October 17, 2026.
4. 9 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LATHROP
AND THE GREATER LATHROP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR BUSINESS
SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
INITIATIVES, AND RELATED BUDGET AMENDMENT
Pulled by Councilmember Dresser. A question and answer period ensued. Economic Development Administrator Barbara Harb provided additional information regarding the proposed agreement. City Attorney Salvador Navarrete clarified the rules governing Councilmember participation in chamber of commerce organizations and related potential conflicts of interest.
Adopted Resolution 26- 6080 approving a Memorandum of
Understanding ( MOU) between the City of Lathrop and the Greater Lathrop Chamber of Commerce for business support and development, and community engagement initiatives, and related budget amendment.
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4. 10 APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE UP TO FOUR ( 4) MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING
MOUs) ANNUALLY WITH THE MANTECA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
MUSD) FOR EXPANDED LEARNING RECREATION PROGRAMS
Pulled by Councilmember Diallo, Councilmember Diallo requested that the Councilmembers assigned to the Manteca Unified School District 2x2 Committee participate in the MOU negotiation process. A question and answer period followed. Parks and Recreation Director Todd Sebastian provided additional information.
Adopted Resolution 26- 6081 authorizing the City Manager to execute up to four ( 4) Memorandums of Understanding ( MOUs) annually with the Manteca Unified School District ( MUSD) in which the MUSD agrees to pay for eligible students to participate in expanded learning programs offered by the City.
4. 11 AUTHORIZE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DIRECTOR TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Adopted Resolution 26- 6082 authorizing out of state travel for the Human Resources Director to attend the California Association of Joint Powers Authority Annual Conference in Lake Tahoe, Nevada September 15- 18, 2026.
4. 12 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR TWO LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFF MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE RIMSCON 2026
ANNUAL USERS CONFERENCE IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, NEVADA
Adopted Resolution 26- 6083 authorizing two ( 2) Lathrop Police Department staff members to attend the RIMSCon 2026 Annual Users Conference in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada, from October 11- 15, 2026.
4. 13 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE ( IACP) 2026
CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Adopted Resolution 26- 6084 authorizing the Chief of Police to attend the International Association of Chiefs of Police ( IACP) 2026 Annual Conference and Exposition in Orlando, Florida, from October 23- 28, 2026.
4. 14 APPROVE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION' S 209 HEART & STROKE WALK EVENT
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4. 15 APPROVE CONTRACT WITH HALE CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LATHROP ANIMAL CENTER, CIP GG 23- 11, AND
APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 26- 6086 approving a Construction Contract with Hale Construction, Inc., for construction of the permanent Lathrop Animal Center, CIP GG 23- 11, and related budget amendment.
4. 16 APPROVE CONTRACT WITH CERVANTES LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.,
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GROUTED COBBLES FOR MOSSDALE
LANDSCAPE REHABILITATION, CIP GG 25- 06, AND APPROVE BUDGET
AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 26- 6087 approving a Construction Contract with Cervantes Landscpe Services, Inc., for construction of grouted cobbles for the Mossdale Landscape Rehabilitation Project, CIP GG 25- 06, and related budget amendment.
4. 17 APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH GSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR MOSSDALE WASTEWATER PUMP STATION
ACCESS MODIFICATIONS AND UPGRADES, CIP WW 26- 09, AND
AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 26- 6088 approving a Construction Contract with GSE Construction Company, Inc., for the Mossdale Wastewater Pump Station Access Modifications and Upgrades Project, CIP WW 26- 09, and related budget amendment.
4. 18 AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT
PROGRAM ( CTFGP) GRANT FUND AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA
HIGHWAY PATROL ( CHP)
Adopted Resolution 26- 6089 authorizing the City Manager to accept the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program ( CTFGP) grant fund award of 199, 680 from the California Highway Patrol ( CHP), and related budget amendment.
4. 19 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- 6090 authorizing the Chief of Police to accept the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program ( STEP) grant fund award of 45, 500 from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety ( OTS), and related budget amendment.
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4. 20 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY GCJ, INC., FOR
SANGALANG PARK WASTEWATER LIFT STATION ACCESS
MODIFICATIONS, CIP WW 24- 14
Adopted Resolution 26- 6091 accepting public improvements constructed by GCJ, Inc., ( GCJ) for the Sangalang Park Wastewater Lift Station Access Modifications Project, CIP WW 24- 14, and authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion, releasing of contract retention, and releasing of Performance and Payment Bonds.
4. 21 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LATHROP
AND LATHROP POLICE OFFICER' S ASSOCIATION ( LPOA) BARGAINING UNIT
Adopted Resolution 26- 6092 approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Lathrop Police Officer's Association Bargaining Unit, increasing appropriations, and approving the updated grade step table.
RIVER ISLANDS CONSENT ITEM( S)
At 8: 27 p. m., before the consideration of and voting on Item 4. 22, Councilmember Lazard recused herself due to the conflict ofinterest declared under Item 1. 8.
On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan, the City Council approved Item 4. 22, by the following roll call vote, unless otherwise indicated:
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser,
Noes: None
Abstain: Lazard
Absent: None
Torres - O' Callaghan and Akinjo
4. 22 ACCEPT RIVER ISLANDS STEAM ACADEMY COMMUNITY PARK
IMPROVEMENTS FROM RIVER ISLANDS CONSTRUCTION, LLC, LOCATED
WITHIN THE TOWN CENTER DISTRICT OF RIVER ISLANDS
Pulled by Mayor Akinjo. A question and answer period ensued. Public Works Director and City Engineer Brad Taylor provided additional information.
Adopted Resolution 26- 6093 accepting River Islands Steam Academy Community Park Improvements from River Islands Construction, LLC, located within the Town Center District of River Islands.
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5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
Councilmember Lazard returned to the dais at 8: 31 p. m.
5. 1 REVIEW AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS
Adopt Resolution to Provide Direction for City Council Chamber Safety Improvements
Police Captain Tracie Shea provided a presentation regarding the proposed safety and security improvements for the City Hall Council Chamber.
The City Council discussed the presented security options, including handheld metal detection wands, law enforcement personnel and K- 9 teams, and controlled access measures for the City Hall lobby. The Council also discussed providing security for all public meetings held in the Council Chamber, including City Council, Fire Board, and City Commission meetings. By consensus, the City Council directed staff to return with additional information, including cost estimates for providing the proposed security options at all public meetings held in the Council Chamber. The City Council deferred selecting a preferred security option pending review of additional information and associated costs, and did not adopt the proposed resolution.
5. 2 APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATE/ ALTERNATE FOR THE 2026
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Government Services Director and City Clerk Teresa Vargas provided the presentation. A question and answer period followed.
On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, second by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council appointed Mayor Akinjo as the voting delegate and Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan as the voting alternate, during the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference, scheduled for September 23- 25, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan and Akinjo None
None
None
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5. 3 CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY
MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY AND POLICE CHIEF EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENTS
Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard introduced City Consultant Marcie Scott of Municipal Resource Group, LLC, who provided the presentation via Zoom. A question and answer period followed.
City Manager Stephen Salvatore, City Attorney Salvador Navarrete, and Police Chief Stephen Sealy each expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve the Lathrop community and thanked the City Council for their support.
On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan, the City Council adopted Resolution 26- 6094 approving Amendment No. 8 to the City Manager Employment Agreement, Amendment No. 6 to the City Attorney Employment Agreement, and Amendment No. 2 to the Police Chief Employment Agreement, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres -O' Callaghan and Akinjo Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
6. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
6. 1 VICE MAYOR TORRES- O' CALLAGHAN REFERRAL - Discuss and Consider Approving Hiring Bonuses to Support the Lathrop -Manteca Fire District Recruitment Efforts
Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan provided an overview of the referral. A question and answer period followed. The City Council discussed potential funding sources, including the General Fund and Measure C Fund. City Attorney Salvador Navarrete, City Manager Stephen Salvatore and Fire Chief David Bramell provided additional information.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to coordinate a 2x2 meeting between City Council representatives and Lathrop -Manteca Fire District Board representatives to discuss the referral. The Council also directed staff to return with additional information, including potential funding options and a proposed agreement with the Lathrop - Manteca Fire District.
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6. 2 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT( S)
Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan reported on her attendance at a recent Women in Municipal Government ( WIMG) Conference in Oklahoma, where the 30x30 Initiative, an effort to increase the representation of women in police recruit classes to 30 percent by 2030, was discussed.
She also reported on a Hispanic Elected Local Officials ( HELO) meeting, where data centers and artificial intelligence were discussed.
Councilmember Diallo announced that she would participate in a LAFCo meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026. Mayor Akinjo reported on his attendance at a recent San Joaquin County Children' s Services Commission meeting, where commission funding and the importance of supporting the future of children were discussed.
6. 3 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT( S) - None
7. AD30URNMENT - There being no further business, Mayor Akinjo adjourned the meeting at 9: 45 p. m.
Docusigned by:
Teresa Vargas, M M C
Government Services Director
City Clerk
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