LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM
305 WEST PINE STREET, LODI
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025 ‑ 5:00 P.M.
C‑1 Call to Order / Roll Call
The City Council Closed Session meeting of December 17, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Yepez at 5:02 p.m.
Present: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
Also Present: Interim City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed
C‑2 Announcement of Closed Session
a) CONFERENCE ON LABOR NEGOTIATIONS – Regarding International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Lodi City Mid‑Management Association, AFSCME General Services and Maintenance & Operators, Police Mid‑Managers, Lodi Police Officers Association, Lodi Police Dispatchers Association, Lodi Professional Firefighters, Lodi Fire Mid‑Management, Confidential General Services, Confidential Mid‑Managers, Executive Managers, and Appointed Employees, Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 (HR)
b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ‑ ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2). Two cases.
c) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Three Appointed Positions.
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b). Annual Evaluation for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Periodic Review of Interim City Manager.
C‑3 Adjourn to Closed Session
At 5:03 p.m., Mayor Yepez adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
C‑4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
At 7:27 p.m., Mayor Yepez reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Lucchesi disclosed that there was no reportable action.
A. Call to Order / Roll Call
The Regular City Council meeting of December 17, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Yepez at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
Also Present: Interim City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed B. Presentations
B.1 Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to the Lodi High School Girls Golf Team (CLK)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Certificate of Recognition Lodi Girls Golf
Mayor Yepez and Council Member Craig‑Hensley presented a Certificate of Recognition to Tara Stall, representing the Lodi High School Girls Golf Team, in recognition of their outstanding commitment, sportsmanship, and excellence on and off the golf course.
C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)
Council Member Craig‑Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to approve the following items hereinafter set forth, in accordance with the report and recommendation of the City Manager.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
C.1 Fiscal Year 2025/26 First Quarter Budget Update (IS ‑ BUD)
Received Fiscal Year 2025/26 First Quarter budget update.
C.2 Adopt a Resolution Approving Final Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2024‑25 and Appropriating Funds ($665,508) (IS ‑ BUD)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Exhibit A
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑219 approving final Budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2024‑25 and appropriating funds in the amount of $665,508.
C.3 Accept Quarterly Report of Purchases between $30,000 and $60,000 through September 30, 2025 (IS ‑ FIN)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Q3 2025 $30k to $60k Purchases
Accepted the Quarterly Report of Purchases between $30,000 and $60,000 through September 30, 2025.
C.4 Accept the Quarterly Investment Report For the Last Three Quarters of Fiscal Year 2024‑25 (IS‑FIN)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Quarterly Investment Report 12.31.24 Attachment 2 ‑ Quarterly Investment Report 3.31.25
Attachment 3 ‑ Quarterly Investment Report 6.30.25
Accepted the Quarterly Investment Report for the last three quarters of Fiscal Year 2024‑25.
C.5 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Increase the Contract Amount for the Professional Services Agreements with 4Leaf, Inc. and BPR Consulting Group, LLC for Building Codes Plans Examining, Building Codes Inspection, Fire Codes Plans Examining, Fire Codes Inspection, and Code Enforcement Services by $395,000, for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $2,462,000, Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Approve Change Orders Related to the Services Provided in an Amount Not to Exceed $395,000, and Authorizing an Appropriation of $278,000 From Community Development Fund Balance (CD)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ 4Leaf, Inc. Amendment No. 2 Attachment 2 ‑ BPR Consulting Group, LLC Amendment No. 2 Attachment 3 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑220 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to increase the contract amount for the Professional Services Agreements with 4Leaf, Inc., and BPR Consulting Group, LLC, for Building Codes plans examining, Building Codes inspection, Fire Codes plans examining, Fire Codes inspection, and Code Enforcement services by $395,000, for a total amount not to exceed $2,462,000, authorizing the Interim City Manager to approve change orders related to the services provided in an amount not to exceed $395,000, and authorizing an appropriation of $278,000 from the Community Development fund balance.
C.6 Adopt a Resolution Directing Interim City Manager to Temporarily Increase the Time Limit from 90‑Minute to 4‑Hour Parking Without Penalty for Lodi Restaurant Week in Downtown Lodi to Encourage Residents and Visitors to Visit and Dine at Local Restaurants and Downtown Businesses (ED)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Resolution
This item was pulled at the request of Wes Rhea, President of Visit Lodi. Mr. Rhea thanked Council for recognizing Lodi Restaurant Week and for extending parking limits in Downtown during that time.
This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑221 directing the Interim City Manager to temporarily increase the time limit from 90‑minute to 4‑hour parking without penalty for Lodi Restaurant Week in Downtown Lodi to encourage residents and visitors to visit and dine at local restaurants and Downtown businesses.
C.7 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Five‑Year Professional Services Agreement with Terex USA, LLC of Watertown, SD for Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Repair of Electric Utility Vehicles and Equipment ($150,000) (EU)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Agreement with Terex
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑222 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a five‑year Professional Services Agreement with Terex USA, LLC, of Watertown, South Dakota, for inspection, maintenance, testing, and repair of Electric Utility vehicles and equipment, in the amount of $150,000.
C.8 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Elimination of One Electric Line Apprentice Position and Addition of One Electric Lineman/Linewoman Position for Lodi Electric Utility (EU)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑223 authorizing the elimination of one Electric Line Apprentice position and addition of one Electric Lineman/Linewoman position for Lodi Electric Utility.
C.9 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Milsoft Utility Solutions, Inc. Adding Additional Services and Increasing the Five‑Year Contract Amount From $183,175 to $382,075 (EU)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Milsoft Amendment No. 1
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑224 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Milsoft Utility Solutions, Inc., adding additional services and increasing the five‑year contract amount from $183,175 to $382,075.
C.10 Adopt a Resolution Approving Arts Grants for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 (PRCS)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑225 approving Arts Grants for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
C.11 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Wilbur‑Ellis Company, LLC., of San Francisco, for Land Application Area Monitoring Agronomist Support, in the amount of $39,840, for a Total Not‑To‑Exceed Contract Amount of $99,600 (PW)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Amendment No. 1
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑226 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Wilbur‑Ellis Company, LLC, of San Francisco, for land application area monitoring agronomist support, in the amount of $39,840, for a total not‑to‑exceed contract amount of $99,600.
C.12 Receive and File the 2025 Local Appointments List Outlining City Boards, Commissions, and Committees Appointments and Upcoming Vacancies Occurring in 2026 Calendar Year (CLK)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ 2025 MADDY ACT ‑ Local Appointments List
Received and filed the 2025 Local Appointments List outlining City Boards, Commissions, and Committees appointments and upcoming vacancies occurring in the 2026 calendar year.
C.13 Appoint Dawson Hayre to the Lodi Improvement Committee (CLK)
This item was pulled at the request of Mayor Yepez.
In response to Mayor Yepez, City Clerk Nashed clarified that the oath of office would be administered following approval of the Consent Calendar.
This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar.
Directed the City Clerk to make the following appointment.
APPOINTMENT:
Lodi Improvement Committee
Dawson Hayre ‑ Term to expire March 1, 2028
Following approval of the Consent Calendar, City Clerk Nashed administered the Oath of Office to Dawson Hayre, appointee to the Lodi Improvement Committee.
C.14 Set Public Hearing for January 7, 2026 to Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an Ordinance Amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.12 “City Manager” Section 2.12.050 “Removal” (CA)
This item was pulled at the request of Mayor Yepez.
Mayor Yepez stated that he would prefer the wording to reflect that Council could remove a City Manager with a vote of at least four-fifths, if the membership of the Council had changed.
In response Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Mayor Yepez clarified that the time period would be within the first three months following a change to the membership of the Council.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Yepez and City Clerk Nashed clarified the intent of the proposed change.
City Attorney Lucchesi verified that this item could be included in the vote on the Consent Calendar.
This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar.
Set a public hearing for January 7, 2026, to consider waiving the first reading and introducing an ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.12 “City Manager” Section 2.12.050 “Removal.”
C.15 Set Public Hearing for January 7, 2026 to Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an Ordinance Amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 15.44 “Off‑Site Improvements and Dedications,” by updated Section 15.44.040 “Exemption or Deferment” (CM)
Set a public hearing for January 7, 2026, to consider waiving the first reading and introducing an ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 15.44 “Off‑Site Improvements and Dedications,” by updated Section 15.44.040 “Exemption or Deferment.”
D. Comments by the Public on Non‑Agenda Items
John Slaughterback, a member of the public, spoke regarding the City's losses from unpaid utility bills.
John Beckman, Chairman of the Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee, spoke regarding a proposed amendment to the ordinance which created the Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee.
In response to Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Mr. Beckman provided information regarding the Committee's support of the proposed amendment.
Council Member Craig‑Hensley requested that this item be agendized at the next meeting having full Council attendance.
E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non‑Agenda Items
Council Member Craig‑Hensley spoke regarding a recent meeting with Interim City Manager Lindsay, Public Works staff, Economic Development staff, and the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission to discuss opportunities for marketing the mid‑day Amtrak train to Sacramento.
In response to Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Assistant Electric Utility Director Melissa Price provided information regarding uncollected debt.
Council Member Craig‑Hensley requested that the Electric Utility Department work with the Finance Division to provide an update to Council on uncollected debt.
F. Public Hearings
F.1 Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the 2025 California Building Code, California Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standard Code, and Fire Code (CD)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Chapter 15.02 (redlined)
Attachment 2 ‑ Chapter 15.02 (clean)
Attachment 3 ‑ Chapter 15.04 (redlined)
Attachment 4 ‑ Chapter 15.04 (clean)
Attachment 5 ‑ Chapter 15.06 (redlined)
Attachment 6 ‑ Chapter 15.06 (clean)
Attachment 7 ‑ Chapter 15.08 (redlined)
Attachment 8 ‑ Chapter 15.08 (clean)
Attachment 9 ‑ Chapter 15.12 (redlined)
Attachment 10 ‑ Chapter 15.12 (clean)
Attachment 11 ‑ Chapter 15.16 (redlined)
Attachment 12 ‑ Chapter 15.16 (clean)
Attachment 13 ‑ Chapter 15.18 (redlined)
Attachment 14 ‑ Chapter 15.18 (clean)
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Yepez called for the public hearing to consider adoption of the 2025 California Building Code, California Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standard Code, and Fire Code.
Community Development Director John Della Monica provided a brief introduction. Chief Building Official Derek Poe provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding adoption of the 2025 California Building Code, California Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standard Code, and Fire Code. Specific topics of discussion included background, model codes used for the basis for the building codes, California Building Standards Code (Title 34), outreach and education, updates, and staff recommendation.
In response to Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Chief Building Official Poe provided information regarding the California State Historical Building Code and public outreach.
Mayor Yepez opened the public hearing for public comment at 8:10 p.m.
There being no public comments, Mayor Yepez closed the public hearing at 8:10 p.m.
Council Member Craig‑Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt the 2025 California Building Code, California Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standard Code, and Fire Code.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
F.2 Public Hearing to Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Lodi Municipal Code, Section 13.20.020 ‑ Energy Theft Diversion/Field Services Fee Recovery (EU)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ PowerPoint Presentation
Attachment 2 ‑ Ordinance ‑ Proposed Changes
Attachment 3 ‑ Ordinance ‑ Clean Copy
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Yepez called for the public hearing to consider waiving the first reading and introducing an ordinance repealing and replacing Lodi Municipal Code Section 13.20.020 ‑ Energy Theft Diversion/Field Services Fee Recovery.
Assistant Electric Utility Director Melissa Price and Field Services Supervisor (Meters) Kevin Kriser provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding an ordinance repealing and replacing Lodi Municipal Code Section 13.20.020 ‑ Energy Theft Diversion/Field Services Fee Recovery. Specific topics of discussion included background, current situation, increased costs, ordinance changes, ordinance additions, preview of fee amounts, timeline, next steps, and staff recommendation.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Assistant Electric Utility Director Price provided information regarding similarity to other utilities' cost recovery processes and fees.
In response to Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Assistant Electric Utility Director Price clarified the fees are based on the time and materials needed by staff to complete the repair and provided information on the fee schedule in comparison to other utilities.
In response to Council Member Craig‑Hensley, City Attorney Lucchesi provided information regarding prosecution for theft of energy.
Assistant Electric Utility Director Price provided information regarding proactive detection of energy theft.
Mayor Yepez opened the public hearing for public comment at 8:28 p.m.
There being no public comments, Mayor Yepez closed the public hearing at 8:28 p.m.
Council Member Craig‑Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to waive the first reading and introducing Ordinance No. 2035 repealing and replacing Lodi Municipal Code Section 13.20.020 ‑ Energy Theft Diversion/Field Services Fee Recovery.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
F.3 Public Hearing to Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an Ordinance Amending Lodi Municipal Code, Title 1 (General Provisions) Chapter 1.10 “Administrative Enforcement Provision” and Title 6 (Animals) Section 6.04.030 “Redemption of Impounded Animals”; Chapter 6.08 “Prohibited Animals”; Section 6.12.010 “License‑Required”; Section 6.12.060 “Vaccination‑Required‑Certificate‑Exceptions”; Section 6.12.070 “Business of Breeding or Raising”; Section 6.12.110 “Animal Noise”; Section 6.12.120 “Animals at Large”; Section
6.12.150 “Mandatory Microchipping of Dogs and Cats”; Section 6.14.020 “Sanitation of Premises”; Section 6.14.030 “Removal of Animal Waste”; Section 6.14.050 “Management of Cat Population; Permitted Acts”; Section 6.15.010 “Definitions”; and Section 6.15.020 “Behavior Prohibited. (PD/CA)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Animal Services LMC Update
Attachment 2 ‑ Animal Services LMC Update_Redline
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Yepez called for the public hearing to consider waiving the first reading and introducing an ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 1 (General Provisions) Chapter 1.10 “Administrative Enforcement Provision” and Title 6 (Animals) Section 6.04.030 “Redemption of Impounded Animals”; Chapter 6.08 “Prohibited Animals”; Section 6.12.010 “License‑Required”; Section 6.12.060 “Vaccination‑Required‑Certificate‑Exceptions”; Section 6.12.070 “Business of Breeding or Raising”; Section 6.12.110 “Animal Noise”; Section 6.12.120 “Animals at Large”; Section 6.12.150 “Mandatory Microchipping of Dogs and Cats”; Section 6.14.020 “Sanitation of Premises”; Section 6.14.030 “Removal of Animal Waste”; Section 6.14.050 “Management of Cat Population; Permitted Acts”; Section 6.15.010 “Definitions”; and Section 6.15.020 “Behavior Prohibited."
City Attorney Lucchesi provided a brief overview of the proposed ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 1 (General Provisions) and Title 6 (Animals).
Council Member Nakanishi voiced his support of the item.
Mayor Yepez opened the public hearing for public comment at 8:32 p.m.
There being no public comments, Mayor Yepez closed the public hearing at 8:32 p.m.
Council Member Craig‑Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2036 amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 1 (General Provisions) Chapter 1.10 “Administrative Enforcement Provision” and Title 6 (Animals) Section 6.04.030 “Redemption of Impounded Animals”; Chapter 6.08 “Prohibited Animals”; Section 6.12.010 “License‑Required”; Section 6.12.060 Vaccination‑ Required‑Certificate‑ Exceptions”; Section 6.12.070 “Business of Breeding or Raising”; Section 6.12.110 “Animal Noise”; Section 6.12.120 “Animals at Large”; Section 6.12.150 “Mandatory Microchipping of Dogs and Cats”; Section 6.14.020 “Sanitation of Premises”; Section 6.14.030 “Removal of Animal Waste”; Section 6.14.050 “Management of Cat Population; Permitted Acts”; Section 6.15.010 “Definitions”; and Section 6.15.020 “Behavior Prohibited."
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
G. Regular Calendar
G.1 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Improvement Agreement for the 620 South Central Avenue Public Improvements (PW)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Exhibit A ‑ Vicinity Map
Attachment 2 ‑ Improvement Agreement
Attachment 3 ‑ Resolution
Interim Public Works Director Sean Nathan provided a presentation regarding the Improvement Agreement for the 620 South Central Avenue Public Improvements. Specific topics of discussion included background, included improvements, project put on hold by original developer, and the same Improvement Agreement from 2022 but with a different owner.
In response to Council Member Bregman, Community Development Director John Della Monica confirmed the previous owner of the property was Jack Kautz.
Council Member Bregman spoke in favor of postponing the item to speak further with Mr. Kautz regarding his concerns.
Mayor Yepez spoke in opposition of postponing the item.
In response to Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Community Development Director Della Monica and Chief Building Official Derek Poe provided information regarding code updates effecting the development of the property.
Council Member Craig‑Hensley stated Mr. Kautz had sold the property and spoke in opposition of postponing the item.
Interim City Manager Lindsay cautioned Council that the item is for the Improvement Agreement and not the construction project or conditions of approval.
Council Member Craig‑Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Yepez, to adopt Resolution No. 2025‑227 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the Improvement Agreement for the 620 South Central Avenue Public Improvements.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez Noes: Council Member Bregman
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
G.2 Receive Presentation from the Community Development Department on the Community Improvement Division Yearly Update (CD)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ 2024 End of Year Report
Attachment 2 ‑ Number of Cases
Chief Building Official Derek Poe provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Community Improvement Division yearly update. Specific topics of discussion included background; overview; year to year comparison: statistics and case type summary; and acknowledgement of Community Improvement Officers.
In response to Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Chief Building Official Poe and Community Development Director John Della Monica provided information regarding the decrease in nuisance violations due to education and outreach.
No Council action was required on this item.
G.3 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the Police Officers Association of Lodi for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (HR)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ POAL MOU
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Interim Human Resources Manager Cristina Gonzales provided a presentation regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Lodi and the Police Officers Association of Lodi for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. Specific topics of discussion included term of the MOU, wage adjustment, off salary schedule payment, medical insurance premium, employee pension contribution, PEPRA employee contribution, graveyard incentive, bilingual incentive, longevity pay, and staff recommendation.
Council Member Nakanishi stated for the public that Council has spent hours in Closed Session discussing Items G.3 through G.5.
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Craig‑Hensley, to adopt Resolution No. 2025‑228 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the Police Officers Association of Lodi for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
G.4 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Police Dispatchers Association for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (HR)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ LPDA MOU
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Interim Human Resources Manager Cristina Gonzales provided a presentation regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Police Dispatchers Association for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. Specific topics of discussion included term of MOU, wage adjustment, medical insurance premium, employee pension contribution, graveyard incentive, bilingual incentive, wellness incentive, training incentive, uniform allowance, longevity pay, and staff recommendation.
Council Member Craig‑Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Yepez, to adopt Resolution No. 2025‑229 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Police Dispatchers Association for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
G.5 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Statement of Benefits (SOB) Between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Fire Mid‑Management for the Period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (HR)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ FMM Statement of Benefits
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Interim Human Resources Manager Cristina Gonzales provided a presentation regarding the Statement of Benefits between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Fire Mid‑Management for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. Specific topics of discussion included term, off salary schedule payment, salary separations, cost of living increases, medical insurance premiums, longevity pay, and staff recommendation.
Council Member Craig‑Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No. 2025‑230 approving the Statement of Benefits between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Fire Mid‑Management for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
G.6 Assign and Confirm Annual Appointments of City Council Members on Various Boards, Committees, and Commissions (CLK)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Council Appointments to Boards & Commissions 2026
City Clerk Nashed provided a presentation regarding the appointment of City Council Members on various boards, committees, and commissions. Specific topics of discussion included Delta Protection Commission assignment to Council Member Bregman; San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and San Joaquin County Solid Waste Management Task Force assignment to Interim Public Works Director Sean Nathan; Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) alternate delegates of Electric Utility Director Jeff Berkheimer and Assistant Electric Utility Director Melissa Price; and update of Assistant Electric Utility Director Price's title for the Transmission Agency of Northern California.
Council Member Bregman stated that through a lack of communication, he was assigned as the delegate to the Delta Protection Commission but he would prefer Council Member Nakanishi resume his service on that Commission, noting that the change in representation will need to be approved at a future City Selection Committee meeting.
In response to Council Member Craig‑Hensley, City Clerk Nashed confirmed that the City Selection Committee has already voted on the appointment of Council Member Bregman as the delegate to the Delta Protection Commission and Council is confirming that vote.
Council Member Nakanishi stated that he would like to continue on the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Joint Powers Authority. He suggested that the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tempore should serve on Lodi Finance Committee in his place.
Mayor Yepez agreed to serve on the Lodi Finance Committee and Council Member Nakanishi agreed to serve in his place on the San Joaquin County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority.
In response to Mayor Yepez's suggestion to have the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore serve on the Lodi Finance Committee, City Clerk Nashed stated that if Council wishes to amend the resolution establishing the Committee to change Council representation, staff would need to bring that item back on a future agenda.
Council Member Craig‑Hensley concurred with Mayor Yepez's suggestion.
Interim City Manager Lindsay suggested Council proceed with the appointment of Mayor Yepez to the Lodi Finance Committee, with direction to staff to bring an item back to Council for the appointment of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore to the Committee.
In response to Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Nathan stated that the San Joaquin Council of Governments Technical Advisory Committee is not a formal committee.
Council Member Craig‑Hensley requested that her service on the San Joaquin Rail Facilities Committee be added to the list.
Mayor Yepez requested that another Council Member serve on the San Joaquin Partnership, however with no volunteers, he agreed to continue to serve.
City Clerk Nashed reviewed the list of committees and assignments.
Council Member Craig‑Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Yepez, to assign and confirm the annual appointments of City Council Members on various boards, committees, and commissions.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
H. Ordinances ‑ None
I. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
ATTEST:
Olivia Nashed
City Clerk