LODI CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM
305 W. PINE STREET, LODI
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2025 ‑ 2:00 P.M.
A. Call to Order / Roll Call
The City Council Closed Session meeting of August 27, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Bregman at ______ p.m.
Present: Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman
Absent: None
Also Present: Interim City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed
NOTE: Council Member Hothi participated in the meeting via teleconference.
B. Announcement of Closed Session (Announcement by City Attorney; Comments by the Public)
B.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (On April 12, 2025 an attorney representing City Manager Scott Carney sent the City’s outside Legal Counsel an email making legal arguments concerning certain alleged whistle blowing, and potential retaliation relating to it. The email directed the City to place a “litigation hold” on potentially related documents. This correspondence is a normal step prior to initiation of litigation and is a threat of litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9. The email is available for inspection upon request.)
B.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
C. Adjourn to Closed Session
At __________ p.m., Mayor Bregman adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
D. Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
At 4:00 p.m., Mayor Bregman reconvened the City Council meeting, and Adam Lindgren, of Meyers Nave, disclosed that Council received updates and provided direction on Items B.1 and B.2.
E. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Olivia Nashed
City Clerk