LODI CITY COUNCIL
Carnegie Forum
305 West Pine Street, Lodi
AGENDA - Regular Meeting
Date: April 1, 2026
Time: Closed Session: 6:15 p.m.
Regular Session: 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Ramon Yepez
Mayor Pro Tempore Mikey Hothi
Councilmember Cameron Bregman
Councilmember Lisa Craig-Hensley
Councilmember Alan Nakanishi
Notice Regarding Public Comments
Public Comment may be submitted in the following ways:
• In-person
• Email – [email protected]
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C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call
C-2 Announcement of Closed Session
a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2). Two cases. b) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT, Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 (b). One Position: City Manager recruitment.
c) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT, Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b). Title:
City Attorney Recruitment, and Interim City Attorney Appointment.
C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
City Council AGENDA April 1, 2026
6:55 p.m. Invocation/Call to Civic Responsibility.
Invocations/Calls may be offered by any of the various religious and non -religious organizations within and around the City of Lodi. These are voluntary offerings of private citizens, to and for the benefit of the Council. The views or beliefs expressed by the Speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Council, and the Council does not endorse the beliefs or views of any speaker. _________________________________________________________________________________ C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
A. Call to Order / Roll Call
B. Presentations
B.1 Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming April 4, 2026, as Arbor Day in Lodi (PRCS) Attachment 1 - ProclamationAttachments:
B.2 Presentation of Non-Profit Allocation Check to Lodi Boys and Girls Club (CLK) B.3 Presentation of Non -Profit Allocation Check to Lodi Community Church (“Love Lodi ”) (CLK)
C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action) All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and will be acted upon by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If a member of the public would like a consent calendar item pulled and discussed separately, refer to the Notice at the beginning of this agenda.
C.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving Renewal of Chiropractic Benefit Administration Agreement with Landmark Healthplan of California and Further Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Agreement (Not to Exceed $130,000) (IS - HR) Res.
Attachment 1 - Landmark Healthplan of California Inc. Contract Attachment 2 - Resolution
Attachments:
C.2 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 with a Two -Year Term Extension for the Professional Services Agreement with Business Recovery Services Inc., of Alameda, CA, for Utility Payment Lockbox Services for a Sum Not-To-Exceed $138,942 (IS-FIN)
Res.
Attachment 1 - Amendment No. 2 Business Recovery Services PSA Attachment 2 - Resolution
Attachments:
C.3 Adopt a Resolution Approving New Professional Services Agreement with Loomis for Comprehensive Cash Handling Machine and Armored Transport Services ($165,000) (IS - FIN)
Res.
Attachment 1 - Professional Services Agreement
Attachment 2 - Resolution
Attachments:
City Council AGENDA April 1, 2026
C.4 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Reclassification of the Literacy and Programs Manager Position to Librarian II (LIB)
Res.
Attachment 1 - Literacy and Program Manager Job Description Attachment 2 - Librarian II Job Description
Attachment 3 - Resolution
Attachments:
C.5 Adopt a Resolution Ratifying the City Manager’s Approval of Three Replacement Vehicles from Sanborn Chevrolet Inc and Approve the Purchase of One Replacement Vehicle from Lodi Motors, Inc dba Lodi Honda, Emergency Equipment Installation from Lehr Upfitters OpCo LLC, and Radio Equipment from Dailey -Wells Communications, Inc in the Amount of $212,804.46 (PD)
Res.
Attachment 1 - Vehicle 05-077
Attachment 2 - Vehicle 05-104
Attachment 3 - Vehicle 05-091
Attachment 4 - Vehicle 05-076
Attachment 5 - Resolution
Attachments:
C.6 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with EagleShield Pest Control, Inc., for Squirrel Abatement and Maintenance Program at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility ($229,827) (PW) Res.
Attachment 1 - Professional Services Agreement
Attachment 2 - Resolution
Attachments:
C.7 Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $3,500 from District 4 Non-Profit Funds to Unidos Progresando - Progressing Together (Total $3,500) (CLK)
Res.
Attachment 1 - Reso 2025-120 and Adopted Nonprofit Fund Policy Attachment 2 - Proposal Letter
Attachment 3 - Resolution
Attachments:
C.8 Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $5,000 from District 5 Non -Profit Funds to Beckman Elementary School (Total $5,000) (CLK)
Res.
Attachment 1 - Reso 2025-120 and Adopted Nonprofit Fund Policy Attachment 2 - Proposal Letter
Attachment 3 - Resolution
Attachments:
C.9 Appoint Christopher Anderson to the Library Board of Trustees (CLK)
City Council AGENDA April 1, 2026
D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items
THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON -AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
Public comment may only be made on matters within the Lodi City Council's jurisdiction (Government Code Section 54954.3, Lodi City Council Protocol Manual Section 6.3l). The Council cannot take action or deliberate on items that are not on this agenda unless there is an emergency and the need to take action on that emergency arose after this agenda was posted (Government Code Section 54954.2 (b)(2)). All other items may only be referred for review to staff or placement on a future Council agenda.
If you wish to address the Council, please refer to the Notice at the beginning of this agenda.
Individuals are limited to one appearance during this section of the Agenda.
E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items F. Public Hearings
G. Regular Calendar
G.1 Adopt a Resolution Appointing John Luebberke as Interim City Attorney and Approving the Corresponding Legal Services Agreement with Law Firm Herum Crabtree Suntag (CA)
Res.
Attachment 1 - Legal Services Agreement
Attachment 2 - Resolution
Attachments:
G.2 Adopt the Following Resolutions Pertaining to the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election (CLK)
(a) Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of the General Municipal Election; (b) Resolution Requesting the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors to Render Specified Services for the Conduct of a General Municipal Election; (c) Resolution Setting Forth the Council’s Policy Regarding Impartial Analysis, Arguments, and Rebuttal Arguments for Any Measure (s) that May Qualify to be Placed on the Ballot; and
(d) Resolution Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates’ Statements Submitted to the Voters at the General Municipal Election Res.
Attachment 1 - City of Lodi Offices' Schedule
Attachment 2 - Resolution Calling for Election
Attachment 3 - Resolution to Consolidate with SJCROV
Attachment 4 - Resolution Regarding Measures
Attachment 5 - Resolution Regarding Candidate Statements Attachments:
H. Ordinances
City Council AGENDA April 1, 2026
I. Adjournment
Pursuant to Section 54954.2 (a) of the Government Code of the State of California, this agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting at a public place freely accessible to the public 24 hours a day.
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Olivia Nashed
City Clerk
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