LODI CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM
305 WEST PINE STREET, LODI
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2024 ‑ 2:00 P.M.
A. Call to Order / Roll Call
The Special City Council meeting of August 22, 2024, was called to order by Mayor Craig at 2:00 p.m.
Present: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, and Mayor Craig Mayor
Absent: Council Member Yepez
Also Present: City Manager Carney, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed
B. Regular Calendar
B.1 Consider Adopting Resolution Providing for the Appointment of Officer that Was to be Elected and Cancelling the November 5, 2024, Election of Officer for District 5 (CLK)
City Clerk Nashed provided a presentation regarding the provision for the appointment of an officer that was to be elected and cancelling the November 5, 2024, election of an officer for District 5. Specific topics of discussion included nomination period, Council Member Hothi being sole nominee for District 5, public notice, alternatives ‑ appointment or election for District 5, and explanation of Elections Code directives.
Council Member Hothi spoke in favor of holding the election but stated that, given the cost of an election, he would defer to the Council's decision.
City Attorney Lucchesi clarified Elections Code differences between Lodi and some of the other local cities polled.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, City Clerk Nashed provided information regarding the cost of the election.
Council Member Nakanishi spoke in favor of deferring to Council Member Hothi and holding the election.
Discussion ensued regarding the cost of the election.
Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman spoke against holding the election, due to the cost.
In response to Mayor Craig, City Clerk Nashed provided information regarding past elections.
Mayor Craig spoke in favor of holding the election.
City Clerk Nashed provided information regarding the timing required by the Elections Code and the inability to provide more public outreach.
Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman indicated he would support holding the election.
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, to have Council Member Hothi's name placed on the November 5, 2024, ballot for District 5.
VOTE:
The above motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, and Mayor Craig Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Yepez
C. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Olivia Nashed
City Clerk