Agenda, regular meeting — Lodi City Council, July 15, 2026 (part 2 of 2)

I. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:38 p.m.

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Olivia Nashed
City Clerk

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CITY OF LODI

INFORMAL INFORMATIONAL MEETING
"SHIRTSLEEVE" SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024

The April 2, 2024, Informal Informational Meeting (“Shirtsleeve” Session) of the Lodi City Council was canceled.

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Olivia Nashed
City Clerk
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CITY OF LODI

INFORMAL INFORMATIONAL MEETING
"SHIRTSLEEVE" SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024

The April 9, 2024, Informal Informational Meeting (“Shirtsleeve” Session) of the Lodi City Council was canceled.

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Olivia Nashed
City Clerk
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INFORMAL INFORMATIONAL MEETING
"SHIRTSLEEVE" SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024

The April 16, 2024, Informal Informational Meeting (“Shirtsleeve” Session) of the Lodi City Council was canceled.

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Olivia Nashed
City Clerk
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CITY OF LODI

INFORMAL INFORMATIONAL MEETING
"SHIRTSLEEVE" SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024

The April 23, 2024, Informal Informational Meeting (“Shirtsleeve” Session) of the Lodi City Council was canceled.

ATTEST:

Olivia Nashed
City Clerk
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INFORMAL INFORMATIONAL MEETING
"SHIRTSLEEVE" SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024

The April 30, 2024, Informal Informational Meeting (“Shirtsleeve” Session) of the Lodi City Council was canceled.

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Olivia Nashed
City Clerk
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AGENDA TITLE:

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Project Agreement No. 3 Between and Among Transmission Agency of Northern California and its Participating Members (EU) MEETING DATE:

July 1, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Jiayo Chiang, Senior Electric Utility Resources Analyst RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Project Agreement No.3 between and among the Transmission Agency of Northern California and its participating members.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Transmission Agency of Northern California (TANC) is a joint powers agency established in 1984 by a group of publicly owned utilities, including Lodi.

TANC plans, owns, and operates major electric transmission infrastructure like the California Oregon Transmission Project (COTP) to deliver cost effective energy to multiple member utilities. More recently, TANC has engaged in certain regulatory forums to support Lodi and other members as it relates to exposure to transmission costs when transacting in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) markets.

In 2014, Lodi approved a 25-year layoff of its 26 megawatt (MW) share of COTP transmission service as the economic benefits had eroded for those entities in the CAISO Balancing Authority (BA). However, the layoff did not impact Lodi’s membership in TANC.

The TANC Project Agreement No. 3 (PA 3) authorizes TANC to act on behalf of the members in activities related to the development and operations of the COTP, which consists of electric transmission facilities between California and the Pacific Northwest.

TANC and its members now propose approval of Amendment No. 1 to modify certain provisions of PA 3 to ensure consistency with current business practices. Amendment No. 1 (i) will clarify changes to transfer capability made for the scheduling rights layoff to the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), (ii) includes minor and non-substantive administrative updates, and (iii) updates and adds certain appendices to clarify project entitlements.

Upon expiration of a power exchange contract with Seattle City Light several years ago, Lodi Electric Utility (LEU) no longer has a need for scheduling energy through TANC. Therefore, Lodi’sshare of scheduling rights is reduced to zero percent through the proposed allocations.

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Council approve Amendment No. 1 to Project Agreement No.3 between and among TANC and its participating members.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The estimated cost savings from the reallocation of scheduling rights will be allocated through TANC’sannual budget process. All costs and savings associated with TANC are processed through the monthly All Resources Bill from Northern California Power Agency as a power supply cost.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

Account No. 50060500 - Power Supply.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____

A RESO LUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMNET NO. 1 TO PROJECT AGREEMENT NO. 3 BETWEEN AND AMONG THE TRANSMISSION AGENCY OF NO RTHERN

CALIFORNIA AND ITS PARTICIPATING MEMBERS
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WHEREAS, the California Cites of Alameda, Healdsburg, Lodi, Lompoc, Palo Alto, Redding, Roseville, Santa Clara, and Ukiah; the Modesto Irrigation District; the Sacramento Municipal Utility District; the Turlock Irrigation District; and the Plumas -Sierra Ru ral Electric Cooperative are members of the Transmission Agency of Northern California (TANC); and

WHEREAS, the TANC Project Agreement No. 3 (PA 3) for the California Oregon Transmission Project (COTP) authorizes TANC to act on behalf of the members in a ctivities related to the development and operations of the COTP, which consists of electric transmission facilities between California and the Pacific Northwest; and

WHEREAS, TANC and its members now propose to adopt Amendment No. 1 to modify certain provisions of PA 3 to ensure consistency with current business practices; and

WHEREAS, Amendment No. 1 (i ) will clarify changes to transfer capability made for the scheduling rights layoff to the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), (ii) includes minor and non-substantive administrative updates, and (iii) updates and adds certain appendices to clarify project entitlements; and

WHEREAS, Lodi’s share of scheduling rights is reduced to zero percent through the proposed allocations and any cost savings will be allocated through the TANC annual budget process.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Project Agreement No.3 between and among the Transmission Agency of Northern California and its participating members.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of th e City Council Protocol Manual (adopted 11/6/19, Resolution No. 2019 -223), the City Attorney is hereby authorized to make minor revisions to the above-referenced document(s) that do not alter the compensation or term, and to make clerical corrections as necessary.

Dated: July 15, 2026
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I hereby certi fy that Resolution No. 2026-____ was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held July 15, 2026, by the following votes:

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AGENDA ITEM C.3

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with West Yost & Associates, Inc. of Davis, for Regulatory Compliance and Permitting Services at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility and Recycled Water Land Application Program ($694,600) (PW) MEETING DATE:

July 15, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Sean Nathan, Interim Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The City’s wastewater treatment operations are regulated by multiple local, state, and federal agencies, including the California Regional Water Quality Control Board and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Ongoing regulatory compliance requires specialized technical support related to wastewater discharge requirements, monitoring and reporting programs, permit compliance, biosolids and land application management, regulatory coordination, and operational support.

The City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional regulatory compliance consulting services to support the City’s wastewater treatment operations and associated regulatory requirements. The City received seven statements of qualifications from firms experienced in wastewater regulatory compliance and related environmental services. Qualifications were evaluated based on the criteria identified in the RFQ, including experience with similar facilities, technical expertise, project understanding, staffing resources, references, and overall responsiveness to the City’s needs.

Following a comprehensive evaluation of the submitted qualifications, staff determined that West Yost & Associates Inc., was the most qualified firm to provide the required services. West Yost has more than 25 years of experience providing wastewater regulatory compliance and permitting services for public agencies throughout California, including extensive work within the Central Valley. Their specialized technical expertise, experienced project team, and successful work on comparable wastewater facilities best meet the City’s needs.

The proposed agreement will provide regulatory compliance and permitting services necessary to support White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) and Recycled Water Land Application Program during this contract period for WPCF water and biosolids discharges currently regulated by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) under the following discharge permits:
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• Surface water discharges are regulated under the General Permit for Municipal Wastewater Dischargers that Meet Objectives/Criteria at the Point of Discharge to Surface Water (General Permit) Order R5-2023-0025 and site-specific Notice of Applicability (NOA) R5-2023-0025-010 for coverage under the General Permit, as well as Time Schedule Order (TSO) R5-2025-0091 that provides the City with additional time to comply with the NOA’snew, lower ammonia effluent limits compared to the prior NOA.
• The City’srecycled water uses and biosolids land application are regulated under Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) Order No. R5-2025-0046.
• Non-City uses of WPCF recycled water are regulated under the State Water Resources Control Board’s (State Water Board’s) Order WQ 2016-0068-DDW Waste Reclamation. • Requirements for Recycled Water Use (General WRRs) and a revised site-specific NOA WQ-2016- 0068-DDW-R5007 (Recycled Water NOA) issued by the Regional Board. • Biosolids production and applications are also regulated under nationwide U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) regulations.

The proposed agreement will provide professional regulatory compliance services for the City’swastewater treatment operations, including but not limited to:
- Regulatory agency coordination and support;
- NPDES permit compliance assistance;
- Preparation and review of required regulatory reports; - Monitoring and compliance program support;
- Land application and biosolids management assistance; - Support during inspections and enforcement actions;
- Technical review of operational and compliance issues; - Assistance with permit renewals and amendments; and
- Other related regulatory and environmental compliance services as needed.

The agreement will provide continuity of regulatory support services necessary to maintain compliance with applicable permits and regulatory requirements while supporting ongoing wastewater treatment operations.

The proposed agreement is for a three-year term for Fiscal Years 2026/27 through 2028/29 in the amount not to
exceed $694,600, with two optional one-year extensions subject to mutual agreement of the parties and future budget appropriations.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The proposed agreement will be funded through the Wastewater Operating Fund and will not impact the General Fund. Maintaining compliance with the wastewater discharge permit requirements reduces the City’s risk of regulatory enforcement actions and potential penalties.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

Fiscal year 2026/27 funds were approved as part of budget adoption in the Wastewater Operating Fund (53053003). Subsequent fiscal year needs will be presented as part of budget planning each fiscal year.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WEST YOST & ASSOCIATES, INC., OF DAVIS, FOR REGULATORY

COMPLIANCE AND PERMITTING SERVICES AT WHITE SLOUGH WATER

POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY AND RECYCLED WATER LAND

APPLICATION PROGRAM
================================================================== ====== WHEREAS, the City requires specialized regulatory compliance and permitting support to meet wastewater discharge, monitoring, reporting, and bio solids management requirements at the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility; and

WHEREAS, the City issued a Request for Qualifications and, after evaluating seven submittals, determined that West Yost & Associates, Inc., of Davis, is the m ost qualified firm to provide these services. West Yost has more th an 25 years of experience providing wastewater regulatory compliance and permitting services for public agencies throughout California, including extensive work with in the Central Valley. Their specialized technical expertise, experienced project team, and successful work on comparable wastewater facilities best meet the City’s needs; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends approving the Agreement for Professional Services with West Yost & Associates, Inc., of Davis, to maintain compliance with applicable state and federal requirements, and is structu red as a three -year contract for Fiscal Years 2026/27 through 2028/29 in an amount not to exceed $694,600, with two optional on e-year extensions subject to mutual agreement of the parties and future budget appropriations.

NOW, TH EREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with West Yost & Asso ciates, Inc., of Davis, for regulatory compliance and permitting services at the White Slough W ater Pollution Control Fac ility and Recycled Water Land Application Program, in the amount not to exceed $694,600; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Secti on 6.3q of the City Council Protocol Manual (Res. No. 2019-223), the City Attorney is hereby au thorized to make minor rev isions to the above -referenced document(s) that do not alter the compensation or term, and to make clerical corrections as necessary.

Dated: July 15, 2026
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ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

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AGENDA ITEM G.1

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:

Presentation on Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program (ED)
MEETING DATE:

July 15, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Luis Aguilar, Economic Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive a presentation on the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The City of Lodi is currently participating in the first-generation Opportunity Zone Program (OZ), which was created under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to encourage reinvestment of capital gains into economically distressed communities. The program offers preferential federal tax treatment for investments in qualified projects located within designated low-income census tracts. Investors who reinvest capital gains into qualified projects within these zones can receive preferential federal tax treatment, including deferral and potential reduction of capital gains taxes.

Eligible investments include:
• New construction or rehabilitation of real estate
• Equity investments in operating businesses
• Infrastructure or energy-related projects
The program is designed to promote sustained economic growth, job creation, and community revitalization in historically underserved areas. The City’s opportunity zone is currently comprised on one census tract; Tract

44.03 (DEOID 06077004403) which is 0.4 square miles bound by E. Lodi Ave to the north, E. Kettleman to the south, Central Ave to the east and the railroad tracks to the west. The tract has seen no opportunity zone investments since the program was established. In addition, Tract 45.02 (GEOID 06077004502) in now eligible for this program and covers a larger footprint; bounded by E. Lockeford to the north, E. Lodi Ave to the south, Guild Ave to the east, and the railroad tracks to the west.

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The City’s designated Opportunity Zones allow investors to utilize federal tax incentives for investments in economically distressed areas, supporting real estate development, business growth, and community revitalization. The City’s Economic Development Strategic Plan aligns with Opportunity Zone initiatives. The plan identifies high-growth, high-wage industries, infrastructure priorities, land use, housing, and workforce development strategies to guide local economic growth over the next 5-10 years. This framework helps investors and developers understand where their projects can have the most impact and benefit from Opportunity Zone incentives.

Key Takeaways
o Lodi’s Opportunity Zones provide tax incentives for long-term investments in targeted areas. o Investments can include real estate, business equity, and infrastructure projects. o The City’s Economic Development Strategic Plan supports OZ-aligned growth and revitalization. o City, State, and Federal Interactive maps and property listings help investors identify eligible tracts and available properties.

Opportunity Zones Permanent Extension
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law in July 2025, permanently extended the Opportunity Zone program beyond its original 2026 sunset date, making it a permanent feature of the U.S. tax code.

Opportunity Zones 2.0 (OZ 2.0) builds on the original 2017 Opportunity Zones program with the same objective to incentivize investment in economically distressed areas. Census tracts must meet certain income and poverty criteria: either Median Family Income (MFI) at or below 70% of the area MFI, or a poverty rate ≥ 20% and MFI ≤ 125% of area median. OZ 2.0 includes both urban and rural tracts, with additional tax incentives for rural areas where a lower development threshold applies (50% for substantial improvement instead of 100%).

Key Permanent Extension Provisions
· No more 2026 deadline: The original law allowed only capital gains deferrals until Dec. 31, 2026. The OBBBA removed that cap, so investors can continue deferring gains in OZs indefinitely by reinvesting in Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs).
· Decennial redesignation: Current OZs will sunset at the end of 2026, but governors must redesignate new zones every 10 years. The first new round is due within 90 days of July 1, 2026, with new zones taking effect Jan. 1, 2027.
· Eligibility tightened: Census tracts must meet stricter low-income criteria - either ≤70% of area median income or ≥20% poverty rate, with income capped at 125% of median income. Contiguous tracts to eligible zones are no longer eligible for future designation. · Enhanced rural boost: Rural OZs receive a 30% increase in the tax benefit for certain investments. · Modified deferral rules: Investors can still defer gains, but the 10-year holding period for the 15% basis City of Lodi Printed on 7/9/2026Page 2 of 3
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step-up restarts when reinvesting in a new QOF after an “inclusion event”. · Information reporting: QOFs and Qualified Opportunity Zone Businesses (QOZBs) face new reporting requirements, with penalties for noncompliance.

As a result of the extended program, Governors may nominate up to 25% of their state’s eligible census tracts as Qualified Opportunity Zones. California has 2,469 eligible census tracts, so the Governor may nominate a maximum of 618 tracts. This new requirement now makes the census tract selection process more competitive. Cities are required to submit a request to the Governor’s office to retain and/or include additional census tracts into the City’s existing Opportunity Zone. The timeline for this process is as follows:
o July 1 - July 20, 2026: Local governments and economic development organizations can submit nominations for OZ 2.0 census tracts.
o August 1 - August 15, 2026: Public comment period for proposed designations. o August 16 - August 30, 2026: Governor makes final selection and submits to the U.S. Treasury. o January 1, 2027: OZ 2.0 designations take effect for a 10-year period, continuing to use 2020 census boundaries even after the 2030 census.

The City of Lodi’s Economic Development Strategic Plan supports OZ-aligned growth and revitalization, and has an opportunity to participate in the extended program. In partnership with the Lodi Economic Development Ad-Hoc Committee, Economic Development staff is prepared to submit census tract 45.02 for inclusion in the OZ 2.0 program. This census tract meets the most significant qualifying criteria of (1) higher poverty rate

35.4%, (2) large resident population (4,311), (3) stronger disadvantaged-community credential 94.7%, (4) an under-invested census tract and, (5) greater developable-capacity.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Not applicable.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

Not applicable.

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OPPORTUNITY ZONES
• The Opportunity Zone (OZ) Program was established under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to encourage the reinvestment of capital gains into economically distressed communities. • Offers preferential federal tax treatment for capital gains invested in qualified projects located within designated low-income census tracts.
• Eligible investments may include: new real estate construction, rehabilitation of vacant or underutilized properties, equity investments in operating businesses, and infrastructure or energy- related projects, among others.
• Designed to reward long-term, patient capital that generates sustained economic growth, job creation, and community
revitalization in historically underserved areas.

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OPPORTUNITY ZONES – CURRENT
CENSUS TRACT: 06077004403

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OPPORTUNITY ZONES 2.0
• The Opportunity Zone Program was originally scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2026.
• With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on July 4, 2025, the program is now a permanent part of the federal tax code.
• As part of this legislation, a new round of Opportunity Zone census tract designations—referred to as “Opportunity Zones

2.0”—will be introduced.

What to know:
• July 1, 2026: Governors may begin nominating a new map of eligible census tracts
• January 1, 2027: The U.S. Department of the Treasury will certify nominations, and the new map takes effect
• Duration: Designations will remain in place for 10 years • Future updates: Opportunity Zones will be refreshed every 10 years going forward

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OPPORTUNITY ZONES 2.0
New T argeting Criteria
• As with the original Opportunity Zone statute, governors may designate up to 25 percent of their state’s eligible census tracts. o California has 2,469 eligible census tracts, so the Governor may nominate a maximum of 618 tracts.
• T o qualify, a census tract must satisfy one of the following tests:
o Median family income (MFI) below 70 percent of the
metropolitan average or the statewide average (for non-metro areas) (versus 80 percent in the original OZ provision). o Poverty rate of 20 percent or greater (unchanged), plus a newly established MFI cap set at 125 percent of the applicable state or metro median.

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OPPORTUNITY ZONES 2.0 – ELIGIBLE
CENSUS TRACTS: 06077004502 & 06077004403

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STATE CRITERIA FOR NOMINATIONS
• Includes Housing Element sites
• Support the implementation of Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA) goals
• Shovel-ready sites as generally defined by the GO-Biz "Business Ready Sites" Program
• Located within existing Tax Increment Financing District (TIF)
• May support strategic sectors, as defined by the California Jobs First State Blueprint (ex. clean economy, life sciences, manufacturing, healthcare, housing, education & skilled workforce, tourism & outdoor recreation)
• Committed public investment (local, state, federal)

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OPPORTUNITY ZONES 2.0 – RECOMMENDATION
CENSUS TRACT: 06077004502
• High poverty rate
• Larger footprint : Downtown Specific Plan
Area, Cherokee Lane Corridor, Industrial
Area
• 29 Housing Element sites; supports RHNA
goals
• Aligns with Lodi Economic Development
Strategy
• Aligns with CA Jobs First : North San
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NEXT STEPS
• No formal Council action required
• Submit nomination form to State due July
20, 2026
• Gather letters of support and provide
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:

Consider Adopting a Resolution Establishing a City Council Ad Hoc Committee to Advise and Make Recommendations on the Request for Proposal for Federal and State Government Relations Services and Setting Committee Objectives and Tasks (CM)
MEETING DATE:

July 15, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Kara Reddig, City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Consider Adopting a Resolution Establishing a City Council Ad Hoc Committee to advise and make recommendations on the Request for Proposal for Federal and State Government Relations Services and Setting Committee Objectives and Tasks (CM).

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Lodi City Council has determined that Government Relations Services is an important strategy in the City’sfuture initiatives. Government Relations Services includes hiring one or more legislative advocacy firms to monitor bills and legislation that impacts the City as well as identify and advocate for funding at the state and federal levels.

Staff recommends that the City Council consider establishing a limited-term, limited-scope ad hoc committee to advise on the City’supcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for Federal and State Government Relations Services. This represents a unique approach to the City’stypical Request for Proposal process, as Council involvement is not usually part of the process. However, because members of the City Council are often closely engaged when the City is advocating for or against legislation, it is important that the relationship between Councilmembers, staff, and any selected lobbying firm be well aligned and collaborative.

Ad Hoc Committee topics for consideration could include the following, and are subject to change:
· Review and affirm the Request for Proposal document(s) prior to release, which would outline key elements as well as scoring criteria
· Advise staff on structure of any review panels
· Participate in panel interview(s) of the top scoring proposals or throughout · Make recommendation(s) of final firms to the full City Council · Other items identified throughout the RFP process
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a quorum of the City Council members (i.e., less than three Council members). Meetings of such committees are informal and do not require prior formal public noticing. If formed by the City Council, this ad hoc committee would be served by City staff, primarily from the City Manager’sDepartment. The ad hoc committee would have advisory powers only, and any recommendations of the committee would be subject to approval by the full City Council.

The City Council could choose to not establish the ad hoc committee related to the Request for Proposal for Government Relations Services. If no ad hoc committee is established for this purpose, staff would follow the typical Request for Proposal process which would include staff releasing the RFP, reviewing proposals internally and bringing recommendations forward to the full City Council for final decision. Staff does not recommend this alternative as early input from Council Members through an ad hoc committee would provide valuable insights that will assist staff’sefforts and aid the selection of the best consultant(s) to provide these services to the City.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Not applicable.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

Not applicable.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY CO UNCIL ESTABLISHING A CITY

COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE TO ADVISE AND MAKE

RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR FEDERAL

AND STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SERVICES AND SETTING

COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES AND TASKS
======================================================================== WHEREAS, the Lodi City Council has determined Government Relations Services as an important strategy in the City’s future initiatives; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends the City Council consider establishing a limited-term, limited-scope ad hoc committee to advise on the City’s upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for Federal and State Government Relations Services; and

WHEREAS, this represents a unique approach to the City’s typical Request for Proposal process, and represents the important relationships between advocacy firms and members of the City Council; and

WHEREAS, the Brown Act authorizes the formation of an informal advisory ad hoc committee made up solely of less than a quorum of the City Council Members.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby establish a City Council Ad Hoc Committee to advise and make recommendations on the Request for Proposal for Federal and State Government relations services and set committee objectives and tasks, which could include the following, but are subject to change:

 Review and affirm the Request for Proposal document(s) prior to release, which would outline key elements as well as scoring criteria  Advise staff on structure of any review panels
 Participate in panel interview(s) of the top scoring proposals or throughout  Make recommendation(s) of final firms to the full City Council  Other items identified throughout the RFP process

Dated: July 15, 2026
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ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

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OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:

Adopt a Resolution Appointing Walfred Solorzano as Interim City Clerk, at a Rate of $70.41 Per Hour, and Approving the Corresponding Employment Agreement (IS - HR) MEETING DATE:

July 15, 2026
PREPARED BY:

James Peavey, Human Resources Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a Resolution Appointing Walfred Solorzano as Interim City Clerk at a Rate of $70.41 Per Hour and approving corresponding employment agreement.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Effective August 3, 2026, the City Clerk position will become vacant. During the permanent City Clerk recruitment process, the City of Lodi (City) would like to appoint a person with specialized skills qualified to fill the City Clerk role on an interim basis. The proposed candidate, Walfred Solorzano, has approximately 20 years of public sector experience, with approximately nine years serving in a City Clerks’Office in the role of either a City Clerk, an Assistant City Clerk, or a Deputy City Clerk.

At the Lodi City Council Regular Meeting on July 1, 2026, Council directed an item to be placed on a City Council agenda to consider the appointment of Mr. Solorzano, to Interim City Clerk for a limited duration.

Mr. Solorzano also desires to accept the appointment as the City’sInterim City Clerk and will be compensated at the rate of $70.41 per hour. Mr. Solorzano will receive the following basic benefits: (a) sick leave accrual at the rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, and (b) contribution of the City’semployer portion to Mr.

Solorzano’sCalifornia Public Employees’Retirement System (CalPERS) account, with Mr. Solorzano also contributing the employee’sportion to his CalPERS account. The City will not provide other benefits to Mr.

Solorzano (e.g., medical, dental, vision, etc.).

Mr. Solorzano’santicipated start work date is July 28, 2026, allowing a brief transition period to allow the outgoing City Clerk to spend her remaining time transferring institutional knowledge and ensuring a seamless transfer of responsibilities.

As Mr. Solorzano is currently in the pre-employment background-check process, a draft Interim City Clerk Employment Agreement is provided as Attachment 1.

FISCAL IMPACT: Due to the upcoming vacancy of the City Clerk, any costs are already considered in the current year budget.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____

A RESO LUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND APPOINTING WALFRED SOLORZANO AS INTERIM CITY CLERK AT A RATE OF $70.41 PER HOUR; PROVIDING FOR AN

EFFECTIVE DATE AND ALL OTHER PURPOSES
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WHEREAS, the City of Lodi desires to appoint a person with specialized skills qualified to fill the Interim City Clerk role on an interim basis, which is critically important for the City while the City of Lodi undertakes the recruitment process to hire a permanent replacement for the City Clerk position which will become vacant effective August 3, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Walfred Solorzano possesses the necessary, specialized skill-set to perform the role of Interim City Clerk, with approximately twenty (20) years of public sector experience, including nine (9) years serving in a City Clerks’ Office in the role of either a City Cle rk, an Assistant City Clerk, or a Deputy City Clerk; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Solorzano’s compensation shall be set at the rate of $70.41 per hour, and he shall receive the following basic benefits: (a) sick leave accrual at the rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, and (b) contribution by the City of the City’s employer portion to Mr. Solozano’s California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) account, along with Mr. Solozano’s own contribution(s) of the employee portion to his CalPERS account, and he will not receive any other forms of compensation in addition to the hourly rate and benefits stated herein; and.

WHEREAS, Mr. Solorzano has agreed to fill the Interim City Clerk position under the terms of the Interim City Clerk Employment Agreement attached hereto, as approved by the City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED in consideration of the above stated and the mutual covenants, terms and conditions, herein contained, the parties hereto mutually and freely agree as follows:

1. The City Council hereby appoints Walfred Solorzano to the role of Interim City Clerk effective July 28, 2026 and Mr. Solorzano accepts such appointment in writing under applicable law, under the terms of the Interim City Clerk Employment Agreement attached hereto, subject to, and conditioned on, the successful completion of the City of Lodi’s background-check and any remaining pre-employment procedures.

Dated: July 15, 2026
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I hereby certi fy that Resolution No. 2026-____ was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held July 15, 2026, by the following votes:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

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OLIVIA NASHED
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AGENDA TITLE:

Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2048 Amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 9 By Amending Chapter 9.18 (Vending On Streets, Sidewalks and Private Property) to Revise Regulations Related to Mobile Food Vending, Including Permit Requirements, Location Standards, and Operational Regulations (Applicant: City of Lodi; CEQA Status: Exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) - General Rule Exemption and Section 15378, as the ordinance is not a project) (CD)
MEETING DATE:

July 15, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Olivia Nashed, City Clerk
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2048 amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 9 by amending Chapter 9.18 (Vending on Streets, Sidewalks and Private Property) to revise regulations related to mobile food vending, including permit requirements, location standards, and operational regulations (Applicant: City of Lodi; CEQA Status: Exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) - General Rule Exemption and Section 15378, as the ordinance is not a project).

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Ordinance No. 2048 entitled “AnOrdinance Amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 9 By Amending Chapter 9.18 (Vending On Streets, Sidewalks and Private Property) to Revise Regulations Related to Mobile Food Vending, Including Permit Requirements, Location Standards, and Operational Regulations” was introduced at the regular City Council meeting of July 1, 2026. Staff recommends waiving the second reading and adopting Ordinance No. 2048.

ADOPTION: With the exception of urgency ordinances, no ordinance may be passed within five days of its introduction. Two readings are therefore required - one to introduce and a second to adopt the ordinance.

Ordinances may only be passed at a regular meeting or at an adjourned regular meeting; except for urgency ordinances, ordinances may not be passed at a special meeting. Id. All ordinances must be read in full either at the time of introduction or at the time of passage, unless a regular motion waiving further reading is adopted by a majority of all council persons present. Cal. Gov’t Code § 36934.

Ordinances take effect 30 days after their final passage. Cal. Gov’t Code § 36937.

This ordinance has been approved as to form by the City Attorney.

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Not applicable.

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ORDINANCE NO. ____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LODI AMENDING CHAPTER 9.18 - VENDING ON STREETS,

SIDEWALKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY OF THE LODI

MUNICIPOAL CODE
OF LODI ADDING LODI MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 9 – PUBLIC
PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE, CHAPTER 9.18 (VENDING

ON STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY),
INCLUDING SECTIONS 9.18.010 (DECLARATION OF
PURPOSE), 9.18.020 (DEFINITIONS), 9.18.030
(REGULATION OF SALES), 9.18.040 (PERMIT TO OPERATE),

9.18.045 (PERMIT CAPS), 9.18.050 (LOCATION), 9.18.060
(EXEMPTION), 9.18.070 (APPLICATION OF OTHER LAWS
AND REGULATIONS), 9.18.080 (CONDITION/APPEARANCE
OF VENDING SITE), 9.18.090 (CONDITION/APPEARANCE

OF MOTORIZED FOOD WAGON OR CONVEYANCE),

9.18.100 (LIGHTING), 9.18.110 (SANITATION), 9.18.120
(SAFETY AND SECURITY), 9.18.130 (APPLICABILITY OF
REGULATIONS TO EXISTING BUSINESS), 9.18.140
(PENALTIES), AND 9.18.150 (ENFORCEMENT).
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SECTION 1. Lodi Municipal Code Title 9 – Public Peace, Morals and Welfare, Chapter 9.18 “VENDING ON STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY,” Sections 9.18.010 “ Section 1. Chapter 9.18 – VENDING ON STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY of the Lodi Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Declaration of purpose,” 9.18.020 “Definitions,” 9.18.030 “Regulation of sales,” 9.18.040 “Permit to operate,” 9.18.045 “Permit caps,” 9.18.050 “Location,” 9.18.060 “Exemption,”

9.18.070 “Application of other laws and regulations,” 9.18.080 “Condition/appearance of vending site,” 9.18.090 “Condition/appearance of motorized food wagon or conveyance,”

9.18.100 “Lighting,” 9.18.110 “Sanitation,” 9.18.120 “Safety and security,” 9.18.130 “Applicability of regulations to existing business,” 9.18.140 “Penalties,” and 9.18.150 “Enforcement,” are hereby amended to read as follows:69.120 “Annual review and updates,” and 15.69.130 “Construction,” are hereby added as follows:

CHAPTER 9.18 - VENDING ON STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY

9.18.010 Declaration of purpose.

The city council expressly finds that the vending of produce and prepared or prepackaged foods, goods, wares, and/or services on public streets, sidewalks, or alleys and on private property pose unsafe conditions and special dangers to the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the city of Lodi. It is the purpose and intent of the city council, in enacting this chapter, to provide those persons who engage in those types of vending operations with clear and concise regulations to prevent safety, traffic, and health hazards, as well as to preserve the peace, safety, and welfare of the community.
(Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 12-2-2009)
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9.18.020 Definitions.

A. "Business owner" shall mean any person, firm, or corporation, which owns or controls any interest in any business engaged in vending as defined in Subsection J hereof.

B. "Commissary" shall mean a food establishment in which food, containers, equipment, or supplies are stored or handled for use in motorized food wagons or conveyance.

C. "Conveyance," as used in this chapter, means any vehicle (except motorized food wagons, as defined below), trailer, cart, wagon, or stand, with or without wheels, which may be moved from one place to another under its own power or by other means.

D. "Linear frontage" is the method used to determine distances as used in this chapter.

E. "Mobile food vendor" shall mean any person as defined in this chapter, who owns, controls, manages, and/or leases a motorized food wagon, conveyance or produce/seafood truck; and/or contracts with a person(s) to drive, operate, prepare foods, and/or vend from a motorized food wagon, conveyance or produce/seafood truck.

F. "Motorized food wagon" shall mean any vehicle as defined in Section 670 of the California Vehicle Code, which is equipped and used for retail sales of prepared, prepackaged, or unprepared, unpackaged food or foodstuffs of any kind on any public street, alley, highway, or private street, alley, or property within the city of Lodi, including a produce/seafood truck (as defined below) and a motorized food production unit (as defined below). For the purposes of this chapter, a motorized food wagon shall also include any trailer or wagon pulled by a vehicle.

G. "Motorized food preparation unit" means any vehicle or trailer and vehicle combination as defined in Section 670 of the California Vehicle Code which is equipped to:

1. Prepare and sell; or

2. Cook and sell food products.

H. "Persons" shall mean any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation, and includes, but is not limited to, owners, operators, drivers, lessors, and lessees of motorized food wagons and conveyances.

I. "Produce/seafood truck" means any vehicle as defined by Section 670 of the California Vehicle Code which sells raw produce or seafood
J. "Vend" or "vending" shall mean the sale of any goods, wares, merchandise, prepared, prepackaged, or unprepared, unpackaged food or foodstuffs of any kind from private or public property.

1. Vending from a motorized food wagon generally has the following characteristics:
a. Food is ordered and served from a take-out counter that is integral to the motorized food wagon and there is typically a space for customer queuing; b. Food is paid for prior to consumption;
c. Food and beverages are served in disposable wrappers, plates, or containers; and d. Food and beverages are prepared and sold for offsite consumption.

2. Vending from a conveyance generally has the following characteristics:
a. Food is paid for prior to consumption;
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b. Food and beverages are served in disposable wrappers, plates, or containers; and c. Food and beverages are prepared and sold for offsite consumption.

3. Vending from a produce/seafood truck generally has the following characteristics:
a. Food is paid for prior to consumption; and
b. Food is sold for offsite consumption and/or preparation.

K. "Vendor"/"operator" shall mean any person who sells and makes immediate delivery, or offers for sale and immediate delivery, any goods, wares, or merchandise, or drives, operates, vends, and/or prepares food on or from a motorized food wagon or conveyance. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 12-2-2009)

9.18.030 Regulation of sales.

It shall be unlawful for any person to vend, or attempt to engage in vending or operate any vehicle or conduct any business for the purpose of vending from any vehicle, motorized food wagon or conveyance parked, stopped, or standing upon any public street, alley, highway, or property, or private street, alley, or property within the city of Lodi except in accordance with all applicable provisions of this code.
(Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 12-2-2009)

9.18.040 Permit to operate.

A person desiring to engage in a vending operation, as defined by this chapter, shall submit a written application for a permit to operate to the city manager or designee in a form acceptable to and with all supporting information required by the city of Lodi. Such application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable, nontransferable application fee in an amount as may be established from time to time by resolution of the city council. Any such permit shall be required to be renewed annually and a separate nonrefundable, nontransferable application fee shall be paid annually for such renewal application. Vendors must have the permit in their possession when vending. There must be at least one vendor with a valid permit present whenever vending is taking place.

A. A vendor must obtain a background check in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.16.030 of this code.

B. Every vendor shall obtain a city of Lodi business licensetax certification.

C. As part of the permit to operate application, the vendor or business owner shall provide the following:

1. Proof of current vehicle registration and a copy of an applicable vehicle insurance policy for any vehicles used in the vending activity.

2. Four photographs (showing different exterior views) of each motorized food wagon or conveyance.

3. A copy of a current San Joaquin County Environmental Health permit for any motorized food wagon.

4. A copy of the vendor or business owner's current business licensetax certification and applicable board of equalization seller's permit.
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5. Vendor or business owner must show proof of payment to a commissary for the prior twelve months for all cases involving the reissuance of a permit; and proof of current payment for new vendors.

6. If the vendor is operating on private property, the business owner shall provide the following:
a. An affidavit in a form approved by the city from the property owner (if other than self) permitting the vendor to locate on the site;
b. A site plan, drawn to scale and with dimensions, indicating the location of all existing buildings, structures, driveways, parking spaces, traffic controls, and improvements, and the location or areas where the proposed vending activity, structures, and improvements related to the vending activity will be located upon the site; and
c. An affidavit from the business or location providing the required restroom facilities for food service workers, stating the hours that those facilities are being made available to the mobile food vendor.

D. The following may constitute grounds for denial of an application for a permit to operate:

1. The vending operation or activity as proposed by the applicant does not comply with all applicable laws including, but not limited to, the applicable building, zoning, housing, fire, safety, and health regulations under state law and this code;

2. The applicant is unable to obtain the required peddler's license, pursuant to LMC Section 9.16.030 due to a criminal background check;

3. The applicant has, within three years immediately preceding the date of filing of the application, had a permit to operate, peddler's license, or related permit, which was issued within the State of California, suspended or revoked;

4. The applicant has knowingly made a material misstatement in the application for a permit to operate;

5. There have been excessive calls for service to the Lodi Police Department within the twelve months preceding the application with inadequate response by the vendor or business owners or operators, involving the commission of crimes, disturbances, public nuisances, or applicable LMC violation investigations, which are located, committed, or generated on the premises of the vending operation.

6. Failure to obtain clearance from San Joaquin County Environmental Health for operation of a motorized food wagon or conveyance.

E. As an alternative to a denial of an application for a permit to operate for failure to meet the requirements of this chapter, the city manager or designee may issue a conditional permit to operate. Said conditional permit to operate shall be issued with conditions imposed on the operation of the premises. All conditions shall be complied with in order to maintain the conditional permit to operate in a valid status. Failure to comply with the imposed conditions will subject the conditional permit to operate to suspension and/or revocation procedures under this chapter or any other remedy authorized by law. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 12-2-2009)
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9.18.045 Permit caps.

A. The total number of vendor permits issued pursuant to this section shall not exceed the following limits:

1. Motorized food preparation units: One per every two thousand eight hundred Lodi residents.

2. Produce/seafood trucks: One per every twenty thousand five hundred Lodi residents.

3. The number of residents used to determine the number of motorized food preparation units and produce/seafood trucks shall be the population figure for Lodi as shown in the "January Population and Housing Estimate" prepared by the State of California Department of Finance.

4. The number of allowed permits shall be a whole number. The number which results from the calculations defined above shall be rounded up or down to the closest whole number.

5. The community development department shall prepare and circulate updated permit limits every year as soon as possible after the January Population and Housing Estimate is published by the State of California.

B. In the event a vendor permit issued pursuant to this chapter is either revoked or is allowed by its holder to expire it shall immediately become null and void and shall be forfeited. Any permit forfeited under this chapter shall be available to any other person who first complies with all other applicable provisions of this chapter and this code.

C. In the event the holder of any vendor permit under this chapter ceases operations in Lodi, any permits issued pursuant to this section shall be transferable provided that the transferee meets all other provisions of this chapter. In the event of a sale, the seller's vendor permit shall immediately become null and void and the seller shall no longer conduct business pursuant to this chapter. Within five business days of any sale or transfer, the seller shall notify the city of such sale and shall provide any proof of sale as may be required by the city. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 12-2-2009; Ord. No. 1999, § 1, 5-4-2022)

9.18.050 Location.

A. Subject to the exemptions set forth in Section 9.18.060, Aa vendor may locate and operate in the public right-of-way subject to the following conditions:

1. A vendor shall not operate within three hundred feet of any school grounds, park, playground, or city operated recreation center.

2. A vendor shall not operate within one hundred feet of any street intersection.

3. Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) Zone Restriction.
a. Within the Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) zoning district, mobile food vendors shall be prohibited west of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks.
b. Mobile food vendors may operate east of the railroad tracks within the DMU zone, subject to all other provisions of this chapter.
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3. In addition to the above, a vendor must comply with the following regulations, depending upon the type of use in which it is located:
a. Residential Use Area:

A vendor shall not operate establish a stationary vending location directly adjacent to any single-family residential dwelling, except as otherwise permitted under an approved special event permit.

Vendors may operate within areas containing multifamily residential uses, subject to the following restrictions:
i. In a residential use area, aA vendor shall move not less than four hundred feet at least every ten minutes and may not return to a previous location or within four hundred feet of a previous location on the same calendar day. ii. Permitted hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. iii. A vendor may not be located within four hundred feet of another vendor. iv. Vendors shall not obstruct driveways, fire lanes, sidewalks, pedestrian access, or required parking areas serving residential uses.
v. No amplified sound, music, or generator noise audible beyond fifty feet from the vendor vehicle shall be permitted in residential use areas. b. Commercial Use Area:
i. In a commercial use area, a vendor may remain at any one location for no more than three hours. Upon relocating, the vendor shall move at least four hundred feet from the previous location and shall not return to that location, or within four hundred feet of that location, duringshall move not less than four hundred feet at least every three hours and may not return to a previous location or within four hundred feet of a previous location on the same calendar day. ii. Permitted hours of operation are from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. iii. If a vendor is located in a commercial use area and is within four hundred feet of a residence, vendor shall comply with the requirements listed above for residential use area.
iv. If a vendor located within four hundred feet of a residential zone, vendors shall comply with reduced hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and shall not generate noise or activity that unreasonably impacts adjacent residential uses. c. Industrial Use Area:
i. In an industrial use area, a vendor may operate from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.twenty-three hours a day.
ii. If a vendor is located in an industrial use area and is also within four hundred feet of a residence, it shall comply with the requirements listed above for residential use area.
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4. No vendor shall be located or maintained on public property, including bicycle pathways, inconsistent with any provision of this code.

B. A vendor may locate on private property subject to the following conditions:

1. Incidental to a primary use with the primary use having a valid city of Lodi business license tax certification;

2. A vendor shall not be the primary use of a parcel unless the parcel is developed in accordance with the standards of the city's Development Code for that use and the zoning designation for the parcel.

3. A vendor shall not be permitted as an accessory use to a stand-alone parking lot.

4. A vendor cannot utilize, or be located on, parking spaces required for the primary use on the parcel.

5. A vendor cannot be located on a vacant, undeveloped parcel or lot.

6. A vendor must be located on a paved concrete or asphalt parking surface.

7. A vendor cannot interfere with access, aisles, circulation, driveways, or fire lanes and hydrants.

8. A vendor cannot interfere with pedestrian movement or create a pedestrian hazard.

9. Vending on private property within two hundred feet of a residential zone is permitted only through the provisions of a conditional permit to operate. Conditions will not be imposed in a manner that unreasonably prevents mobile food vendors from operating solely because they are within two hundred feet of a residential zone.

10. Residential Interface Standard.

A vendor shall not be located on private property directly adjacent to a parcel containing a single-family residential use.

Vendors located on private property adjacent to multifamily residential uses shall comply with the following standards:
a. The vendor shall be located a minimum of one hundred fifty feet from any multifamily residential structure; and
b. Operations shall not include amplified sound, music, or outdoor customer queuing areas oriented toward residential uses; and
c. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and d. The vendor shall not interfere with residential access, parking, pedestrian circulation, or create noise, lighting, or litter impacts unreasonably affecting nearby residents. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 12-2-2009)
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9.18.055 Operational Standards.

A. No vendor shall operate in a manner that creates a public nuisance, including excessive noise, traffic congestion, litter, or obstruction of pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

B. No vendor shall operate within the frontage of a single-family residential dwelling or conduct stationary sales within a residential neighborhood. Vendors operating in areas containing multifamily residential uses shall comply with all applicable residential operational standards set forth in this chapter.

C. No vendor shall utilize amplified sound, generators, or music that is audible beyond one hundred feet from the vehicle.

D. Customer queuing areas shall not obstruct sidewalks, drive aisles, or ADA access.

E. The city manager or designee may impose reasonable conditions on operations to address site-specific impacts.

9.18.060 Exemption.

A. Any person engaged in vending conducted in connection with the operations of a state- certified open-air market or an authorized street fair or event under a special event permit, lease, real property license, agreement, or other entitlements issued by the city of Lodi.

B. Any person delivering any goods by vehicle where such goods have been ordered in advance for such delivery from any business located at a permanent location and which goods are being delivered from such location to the customer by vehicle, regardless of the point of sale.

C. This chapter shall not apply to the sale or distribution of any newspaper, flier, or handbill. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 12-2-2009)

9.18.070 Application of other laws and regulations.

A. The provisions of this chapter prohibiting the stopping or parking of a vehicle shall apply at all times or at those times specified by this chapter, except when it is necessary to stop a vehicle to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device.

B. The provisions of this chapter imposing a time limit on stopping or parking shall not relieve any person from the duty to observe other more restrictive provisions of the California Vehicle Code, this code or any other ordinances of the city, prohibiting or limiting the stopping or parking of vehicles in specified places or at specified times. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 12-2-2009)

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B. No tables, chairs, fences, shade structures, or other site furniture, (permanent or otherwise) or any freestanding signs shall be permitted in conjunction with the vendor, except as permitted under the conditional permit to operate provisions of Subsection 9.18.040(E).

C. Should any other site improvements be needed for ongoing vending operations, the vendor shall be required to apply for appropriate permits to ensure building and public safety and consistency with applicable building and zoning regulations.

D. Exterior storage or display of refuse, equipment, materials, goods, wares, or merchandise associated with the vendor is prohibited.
(Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 12-2-2009)

9.18.090 Condition/appearance of motorized food wagon or conveyance.

A. The vendor shall display, in plain view and at all times, current permits and licenses in or on their vehicle.

B. Any motorized food wagon or conveyance used in the course of vending shall be entirely self-sufficient in regards to gas, water, and telecommunications.

Should any utility hook-ups or connections to onsite utilities be required, the vendor shall be required to apply for appropriate permits to ensure building and public safety and consistency with applicable building and zoning regulations.

C. The vendor shall not discharge items from any motorized food wagon or conveyance vehicle onto the sidewalk, gutter, storm inlets, or streets.
(Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 12-2-2009)

9.18.100 Lighting.

The vendor shall install adequate lighting to ensure customer safety. Lighting shall be directed downwards and away from public streets and adjacent properties. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 12-2-2009)

9.18.110 Sanitation.

A. All motorized food wagons or conveyances shall operate out of a commissary pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 114287.

B. All motorized food wagons or conveyances shall be equipped with refuse containers large enough to contain all refuse generated by the operation of such a vehicle, and the vendor of the motorized food wagon or conveyance shall pick up all refuse generated by such operation within a twenty-five-foot radius of the vehicle before such vehicle is moved. No vendor shall dispose of any trash or refuse in any such public or private trash receptacle other than a trash receptacle owned, operated, or otherwise provided by and under the control of such vendor.

C. A motorized food wagon or conveyance shall comply with California Health and Safety Code Section 114299.5 regarding the availability of adequate toilet facilities for use by food service personnel.
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9.18.120 Safety and security.

A. No vending shall be permitted except after the motorized food wagon or conveyance has been brought to a complete stop and parked in a lawful manner.

B. The vendor shall install signage in a visible location indicating that loitering is not permitted and customers may only remain on the lot for up to fifteen minutes after receiving their food.

C. The vendor shall enforce the no loitering provisions of this code. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 12-2-2009)

9.18.130 Applicability of regulations to existing business.

The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to all persons and businesses described herein whether the herein described activities were established before or after the effective date of the ordinance enacting this chapter into law.
(Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 12-2-2009)

9.18.140 Penalties.

Any person violating any provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this chapter is subject to the following penalties:

A. Fines.

1. Violations are subject to the administrative enforcement provisions of this code and the fines established in LMC Section 1.10.260;

2. Three or more violations of this chapter during any one-year period shall be deemed misdemeanors, punishable as specified in Subsection 1.08.010(B) of this code.

B. Suspension/Revocation of Permit to Operate/Conditional Permit to Operate.

1. Procedure. In the event of a violation of the regulations of this chapter, the city manager or designee shall issue a notice of intent to suspend or revoke the permit to operate. The vendor shall have the right to request a hearing, as provided in LMC Chapter 1.10, within ten days of service of the notice of intent. If no hearing is requested, the permit to operate shall be revoked or suspended upon the expiration of the appeal period set forth in LMC Chapter 1.10.

2. Basis for Suspension/Revocation of Permit to Operate:
a. Any permit to operate may be suspended and/or revoked by the city manager or designee after a review, where it is determined that:
i. The vendor has violated the provisions of this chapter; or ii. The vendor has committed any act or engaged in action, which would constitute grounds for denial of a permit to operate pursuant to Subsection

9.18.040(D) of this chapter; or
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iii. The vendor has engaged in fraud, misrepresentation, or false statements in conducting the vending operation or activity; or
iv. The vendor has failed to correct a violation under this chapter within the time period ordered by the city; or
v. The vendor has operated or continued to operate without a permit to operate or after a permit to operate has been suspended or revoked.

3. Basis for Suspension/Revocation of a Conditional Permit to Operate:
a. Any conditional permit to operate may be suspended or revoked for:
i. Any of the basis to suspend or revoke a permit to operate set forth herein; or ii. Any violation of the terms of the conditional permit to operate. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 12-2-2009)
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9.18.150 Enforcement.

The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by any peace officer, or the code enforcement division of the city police department.
(Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 12-2-2009)
Section 2. No Mandatory Duty of Care. This ordinance is not intended to and shall not be construed or given effect in a manner which imposes upon the City, or any officer or employee thereof, a mandatory duty of care towards persons or property within the City or outside of the City so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages, except as otherwise imposed by law.

Section 3. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.

To this end, the provisions of this ordinance are severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any particular portion thereof.

Section 4. No Conflicts. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed insofar as such conflict may exist.

Section 5. Effective Date and Publication. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption. In lieu of publication of the full text of the Ordinance within fifteen (15) days after its passage, a summary of the Ordinance may be published at least five (5) days prior to and fifteen (15) days after adoption by the City Council, and a certified copy shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk pursuant to Government Code section 36933(c)(1).

Approved this ___ day of __________,
2026

___________________________________

RAMON YEPEZ
ATTEST: MAYOR

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OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk

State of California
County of San Joaquin, ss.

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I, Olivia Nashed, City Clerk of the City of Lodi, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. ____ was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi held ______________, 2025, and was thereafter passed, adopted, and ordered to print at a regular meeting of said Council held _______________, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

I further certify that Ordinance No. ____ was approved and signed by the Mayor on the date of its passage and the same has been published pursuant to law.

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OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk

Approved to Form:

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JOHN M. LUEBBERKE
Interim City Attorney

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ORDINANCE NO. ____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LODI AMENDING CHAPTER 9.18 - VENDING ON STREETS,

SIDEWALKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY OF THE LODI

MUNICIPOAL CODE
=================================================================== BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Chapter 9.18 – VENDING ON STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY of the Lodi Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 9.18 - VENDING ON STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY

9.18.010 Declaration of purpose.

9.18.020 Definitions.

A. "Business owner" shall mean any person, firm, or corporation, which owns or controls any interest in any business engaged in vending as defined in Subsection J hereof.

B. "Commissary" shall mean a food establishment in which food, containers, equipment, or supplies are stored or handled for use in motorized food wagons or conveyance.

D. "Linear frontage" is the method used to determine distances as used in this chapter.

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G. "Motorized food preparation unit" means any vehicle or trailer and vehicle combination as defined in Section 670 of the California Vehicle Code which is equipped to:

1. Prepare and sell; or

2. Cook and sell food products.

2. Vending from a conveyance generally has the following characteristics:
a. Food is paid for prior to consumption;
b. Food and beverages are served in disposable wrappers, plates, or containers; and c. Food and beverages are prepared and sold for offsite consumption.

3. Vending from a produce/seafood truck generally has the following characteristics:
a. Food is paid for prior to consumption; and
b. Food is sold for offsite consumption and/or preparation.

9.18.030 Regulation of sales.

9.18.040 Permit to operate.

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established from time to time by resolution of the city council. Any such permit shall be required to be renewed annually and a separate nonrefundable, nontransferable application fee shall be paid annually for such renewal application. Vendors must have the permit in their possession when vending. There must be at least one vendor with a valid permit present whenever vending is taking place.

A. A vendor must obtain a background check in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.16.030 of this code.

B. Every vendor shall obtain a city of Lodi business license.

C. As part of the permit to operate application, the vendor or business owner shall provide the following:

1. Proof of current vehicle registration and a copy of an applicable vehicle insurance policy for any vehicles used in the vending activity.

2. Four photographs (showing different exterior views) of each motorized food wagon or conveyance.

3. A copy of a current San Joaquin County Environmental Health permit for any motorized food wagon.

4. A copy of the vendor or business owner's current business license and applicable board of equalization seller's permit.

5. Vendor or business owner must show proof of payment to a commissary for the prior twelve months for all cases involving the reissuance of a permit; and proof of current payment for new vendors.

D. The following may constitute grounds for denial of an application for a permit to operate:

2. The applicant is unable to obtain the required peddler's license, pursuant to LMC Section 9.16.030 due to a criminal background check;

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4. The applicant has knowingly made a material misstatement in the application for a permit to operate;

6. Failure to obtain clearance from San Joaquin County Environmental Health for operation of a motorized food wagon or conveyance.

9.18.050 Location.

A. Subject to the exemptions set forth in Section 9.18.060, a vendor may locate and operate in the public right-of-way subject to the following conditions:

1. A vendor shall not operate within three hundred feet of any school grounds, park, playground, or city operated recreation center.

2. A vendor shall not operate within one hundred feet of any street intersection.

3. In addition to the above, a vendor must comply with the following regulations, depending upon the type of use in which it is located:
a. Residential Use Area:

A vendor shall not operate establish a stationary vending location directly adjacent to any single-family residential dwelling, except as otherwise permitted under an approved special event permit.

Vendors may operate within areas containing multifamily residential uses, subject to the following restrictions:
i. A vendor shall move not less than four hundred feet at least every ten minutes and may not return to a previous location or within four hundred feet of a previous location on the same calendar day.
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iii. A vendor may not be located within four hundred feet of another vendor. iv. Vendors shall not obstruct driveways, fire lanes, sidewalks, pedestrian access, or required parking areas serving residential uses.
v. No amplified sound, music, or generator noise audible beyond fifty feet from the vendor vehicle shall be permitted in residential use areas. b. Commercial Use Area:
i. In a commercial use area, a vendor may remain at any one location for no more than three hours. Upon relocating, the vendor shall move at least four hundred feet from the previous location and shall not return to that location, or within four hundred feet of that location, during the same calendar day. ii. Permitted hours of operation are from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. iii. If a vendor is located in a commercial use area and is within four hundred feet of a residence, vendor shall comply with the requirements listed above for residential use area.
iv. If a vendor located within four hundred feet of a residential zone, vendors shall comply with reduced hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and shall not generate noise or activity that unreasonably impacts adjacent residential uses. c. Industrial Use Area:
i. In an industrial use area, a vendor may operate from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.. ii. If a vendor is located in an industrial use area and is also within four hundred feet of a residence, it shall comply with the requirements listed above for residential use area.
iii. If a vendor is located within four hundred feet of a residential zone, vendors shall comply with reduced hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

4. No vendor shall be located or maintained on public property, including bicycle pathways, inconsistent with any provision of this code.

B. A vendor may locate on private property subject to the following conditions:

1. Incidental to a primary use with the primary use having a valid city of Lodi business license;

3. A vendor shall not be permitted as an accessory use to a stand-alone parking lot.

4. A vendor cannot utilize, or be located on, parking spaces required for the primary use on the parcel.

5. A vendor cannot be located on a vacant, undeveloped parcel or lot.

6. A vendor must be located on a paved concrete or asphalt parking surface.

7. A vendor cannot interfere with access, aisles, circulation, driveways, or fire lanes and hydrants.
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8. A vendor cannot interfere with pedestrian movement or create a pedestrian hazard.

10. Residential Interface Standard.

A vendor shall not be located on private property directly adjacent to a parcel containing a single-family residential use.

9.18.055 Operational Standards.

A. No vendor shall operate in a manner that creates a public nuisance, including excessive noise, traffic congestion, litter, or obstruction of pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

C. No vendor shall utilize amplified sound, generators, or music that is audible beyond one hundred feet from the vehicle.

D. Customer queuing areas shall not obstruct sidewalks, drive aisles, or ADA access.

E. The city manager or designee may impose reasonable conditions on operations to address site-specific impacts.

9.18.060 Exemption.

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C. This chapter shall not apply to the sale or distribution of any newspaper, flier, or handbill.

9.18.070 Application of other laws and regulations.

9.18.080 Condition/appearance of vending site.

A. The vending site shall be maintained in a safe and clean manner at all times.

D. Exterior storage or display of refuse, equipment, materials, goods, wares, or merchandise associated with the vendor is prohibited.

9.18.090 Condition/appearance of motorized food wagon or conveyance.

A. The vendor shall display, in plain view and at all times, current permits and licenses in or on their vehicle.

B. Any motorized food wagon or conveyance used in the course of vending shall be entirely self-sufficient in regards to gas, water, and telecommunications.

C. The vendor shall not discharge items from any motorized food wagon or conveyance vehicle onto the sidewalk, gutter, storm inlets, or streets.

9.18.100 Lighting.

The vendor shall install adequate lighting to ensure customer safety. Lighting shall be directed downwards and away from public streets and adjacent properties.

9.18.110 Sanitation.

A. All motorized food wagons or conveyances shall operate out of a commissary pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 114287.
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9.18.120 Safety and security.

A. No vending shall be permitted except after the motorized food wagon or conveyance has been brought to a complete stop and parked in a lawful manner.

B. The vendor shall install signage in a visible location indicating that loitering is not permitted and customers may only remain on the lot for up to fifteen minutes after receiving their food.

C. The vendor shall enforce the no loitering provisions of this code.

9.18.130 Applicability of regulations to existing business.

9.18.140 Penalties.

Any person violating any provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this chapter is subject to the following penalties:

A. Fines.

1. Violations are subject to the administrative enforcement provisions of this code and the fines established in LMC Section 1.10.260;

2. Three or more violations of this chapter during any one-year period shall be deemed misdemeanors, punishable as specified in Subsection 1.08.010(B) of this code.

B. Suspension/Revocation of Permit to Operate/Conditional Permit to Operate.

2. Basis for Suspension/Revocation of Permit to Operate:
a. Any permit to operate may be suspended and/or revoked by the city manager or designee after a review, where it is determined that:
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i. The vendor has violated the provisions of this chapter; or ii. The vendor has committed any act or engaged in action, which would constitute grounds for denial of a permit to operate pursuant to Subsection

9.18.040(D) of this chapter; or
iii. The vendor has engaged in fraud, misrepresentation, or false statements in conducting the vending operation or activity; or
iv. The vendor has failed to correct a violation under this chapter within the time period ordered by the city; or
v. The vendor has operated or continued to operate without a permit to operate or after a permit to operate has been suspended or revoked.

9.18.150 Enforcement.

The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by any peace officer, or the code enforcement division of the city police department.

Section 2. No Mandatory Duty of Care. This ordinance is not intended to and shall not be construed or given effect in a manner which imposes upon the City, or any officer or employee thereof, a mandatory duty of care towards persons or property within the City or outside of the City so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages, except as otherwise imposed by law.

Section 4. No Conflicts. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed insofar as such conflict may exist.

Approved this ___ day of __________,
2026

___________________________________

RAMON YEPEZ
ATTEST: MAYOR

______

OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk

State of California
County of San Joaquin, ss.

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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

I further certify that Ordinance No. ____ was approved and signed by the Mayor on the date of its passage and the same has been published pursuant to law.

_______

OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk

Approved to Form:

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JOHN M. LUEBBERKE
Interim City Attorney

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