LODI CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM
305 W. PINE STREET, LODI
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 ‑ 6:00 P.M.
A. Call to Order / Roll Call
The City Council Closed Session meeting of April 22, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Bregman at 6:01 p.m.
Present: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Bregman
Absent: Council Member Hothi and Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez
Also Present: Acting City Manager Jaromay, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed
B. Announcement of Closed Session (Announcement by City Attorney; Comments by the Public)
a) Public Employee Appointment ‑ Title: Acting City Manager, Interviews and Consideration of Two Appointee Candidates, Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 (CA)
Following the announcement of Closed Session items, City Clerk Nashed provided public comment guidelines.
John Slaughterback, a member of the public, spoke regarding credit card abuse, his perception that some Council Members are already thinking of replacing Mr. Carney before the investigation is finished, and his concerns that the City will be sued for wrongful termination.
C. Adjourn to Closed Session
At 6:07 p.m., Mayor Bregman adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
D. Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
At 8:46 p.m., Mayor Bregman reconvened the City Council meeting and reported that Council had unanimously voted to move forward with hiring one of the interviewed applicants for the position of Acting City Manager.
E. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
ATTEST:
Olivia Nashed
City Clerk