LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM
305 WEST PINE STREET, LODI
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 ‑ 5:30 P.M.
C‑1 Call to Order / Roll Call
The City Council Closed Session meeting of July 15, 2026, was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi at 5:32 p.m.
Present: Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
Absent: Council Member Bregman and Mayor Yepez
Also Present: City Manager Reddig, Interim City Attorney Luebberke, and City Clerk Nashed
NOTE: Council Member Bregman arrived at 5:35 p.m.
C‑2 Announcement of Closed Session
a) PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b). Title: City Attorney Recruitment.
b) PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT, Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b).
Title: City Clerk Recruitment and Interim City Clerk Appointment
c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Scott R. Carney v. City of Lodi, San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK‑CV‑UWM‑2026‑0003828.
d) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Scott R. Carney v. City of Lodi, San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK‑CV‑UOE‑2026‑0044713.
C‑3 Adjourn to Closed Session
At 5:32 p.m., Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
C‑4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
At 7:04 p.m., Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi reconvened the City Council meeting, and Interim City Attorney Luebberke disclosed that there was no reportable action.
A. Call to Order / Roll Call
The Regular City Council meeting of July 15, 2026, was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi at 7:06 p.m.
Present: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
Absent: Mayor Yepez
Also Present: City Manager Reddig, Interim City Attorney Luebberke, and City Clerk Nashed
B. Presentations
B.1 Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Lodi Junior Giants (PRCS)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi presented a proclamation to Deputy Director Emerson Yellen and members of the Lodi Junior Giants recognizing the organization’s service to the community.
B.2 Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Outgoing City Clerk Olivia Nashed (CM)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Certificate of Appreciation
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi presented a Certificate of Appreciation to outgoing City Clerk Olivia Nashed.
C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)
Council Member Craig‑Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Bregman, 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 Pro Tempore Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Yepez
C.1 Approve Minutes
a) November 1, 2023 (Regular Meeting)
b) November 15, 2023 (Regular Meeting)
c) November 21, 2023 (Special Meeting)
d) December 6, 2023 (Regular Meeting)
e) December 6, 2023 (Special Meeting)
f) December 12, 2023 (Special Meeting)
g) December 19, 2023 (Special Meeting – A.M.)
h) December 19, 2023 (Special Meeting – P.M.)
i) December 20, 2023 (Regular Meeting)
j) January 3, 2024 (Regular Meeting)
k) January 17, 2024 (Regular Meeting)
l) February 7, 2024 (Regular Meeting)
m) February 21, 2024 (Regular Meeting)
n) August 22, 2024 (Special Meeting)
o) January 21, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
p) January 27, 2026 (Special Meeting)
q) February 23, 2026 (Special Meeting)
r) March 26, 2026 (Special Meeting)
s) April 24, 2026 (Special Meeting)
t) May 6, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
u) June 3, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
v) April 2, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
w) April 9, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
x) April 16, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
y) April 23, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
z) April 30, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 ‑ November 1, 2023 (Regular Meeting) Exhibit 2 ‑ November 15, 2023 (Regular Meeting)
Exhibit 3 ‑ November 21, 2023 (Special Meeting)
Exhibit 4 ‑ December 6, 2023 (Regular Meeting)
Exhibit 5 ‑ December 6, 2023 (Special Meeting)
Exhibit 6 ‑ December 12, 2023 (Special Meeting)
Exhibit 7 ‑ December 19, 2023 (Special Meeting ‑ AM)
Exhibit 8 ‑ December 19, 2023 (Special Meeting ‑ PM)
Exhibit 9 ‑ December 20, 2023 (Regular Meeting)
Exhibit 10 ‑ January 3, 2024 (Regular Meeting)
Exhibit 11 ‑ January 17, 2024 (Regular Meeting)
Exhibit 12 ‑ February 7, 2024 (Regular Meeting)
Exhibit 13 ‑ February 21, 2024 (Regular Meeting)
Exhibit 14 ‑ August 22, 2024 (Special Meeting)
Exhibit 15 ‑ January 21, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
Exhibit 16 ‑ January 27, 2026 (Special Meeting)
Exhibit 17 ‑ February 23, 2026 (Special Meeting)
Exhibit 18 ‑ March 26, 2026 (Special Meeting)
Exhibit 19 ‑ April 24, 2026 (Special Meeting)
Exhibit 20 ‑ May 6, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
Exhibit 21 ‑ June 3, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
Exhibit 22 ‑ April 2, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
Exhibit 23 ‑ April 9, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
Exhibit 24 ‑ April 16, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
Exhibit 25 ‑ April 23, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
Exhibit 26 ‑ April 30, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Craig‑Hensley.
Council Member Craig‑Hensley stated that City Manager Reddig will be compiling a list of action items from the minutes to track Council requests through completion.
This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar.
The minutes of November 1, 2023 (Regular Meeting), November 15, 2023 (Regular Meeting), November 21, 2023 (Special Meeting), December 6, 2023 (Regular Meeting), December 6, 2023 (Special Meeting), December 12, 2023 (Special Meeting), December 19, 2023 (Special Meeting ‑ A.M.), December 19, 2023 (Special Meeting ‑ P.M.), December 20, 2023 (Regular Meeting), January 3, 2024 (Regular Meeting), January 17, 2024 (Regular Meeting), February 7, 2024 (Regular Meeting) February 21, 2024 (Regular Meeting), August 22, 2024 (Special Meeting), January 21, 2026 (Regular Meeting), January 27, 2026 (Special Meeting), February 23, 2026 (Special Meeting), March 26, 2026 (Special Meeting), April 24, 2026 (Special Meeting), May 6, 2026 (Regular Meeting), June 3, 2026 (Regular Meeting), April 2, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session), April 9, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session), April 16, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session), April 23, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session), and April 30, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written.
C.2 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)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Amendment No. 1
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2026‑157 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.
C.3 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)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Professional Services Agreement Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-158 authorizing the City Manager to execute a 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, in the amount of $694,600.
D. Comments by the Public on Non‑Agenda Items
Travis Castle, founder of the Path for Humanity, provided supplemental documents and spoke regarding the organization's discount card program which benefits local nonprofits. He presented checks to this year's recipients, Outreach Ministries International and the Salvation Army.
Salvation Army Captain Joseph McBride spoke regarding his recent appointment in Lodi and his excitement to serve the community.
Alex Aliferis, a member of the public, spoke regarding traffic issues on East Locust Street and his support of Proposition 43 and Proposition 39.
E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non‑Agenda Items
Council Member Craig‑Hensley spoke regarding her attendance at the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission meeting which discussed the CRISI grant application for funding for the west Lodi station. She also spoke regarding her attendance at the ribbon cutting for the multimodal project on Channel Street in Stockton, which was funded through San Joaquin Council of Governments and the Regional Rail Commission, noting she would like City staff to investigate similar funding for Lodi projects. She also announced Passenger Appreciation Day and the ribbon cutting at the Transit Station on Friday, July 31, sponsored through the Lodi Chamber of Commerce and the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission.
Council Member Bregman spoke regarding his upcoming meeting with the Delta Protection Commission, naming a portion of the Grape Bowl in memory of Jack Fiori who was instrumental in raising funds for the restoration project, and the 4th of July Kiwanis pancake breakfast.
Council supported naming a portion of the Grape Bowl in memory of Mr. Fiori and Council Member Bregman stated he would reach out to the Fiori family.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi spoke regarding naming a portion of the Access Center in memory of John Ledbetter. Council Member Craig‑Hensley concurred.
F. Public Hearings ‑ None
G. Regular Calendar
G.1 Presentation on Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program (ED)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Presentation
Economic Development Director Luis Aguilar provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program. Specific topics of discussion included background, purpose of programs, zone location within Lodi, Opportunity Zones 2.0, opportunity to nominate a new map, new targeting criteria, two eligible census tracts in Lodi, State criteria for nominations, recommendation, and next steps.
Council Member Nakanishi voiced his support for the item.
In response to Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Economic Development Director Aguilar provided information regarding the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District nomination criteria and letters of support.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, Economic Development Director Aguilar provided information regarding the application process.
No Council action was required on this item.
G.2 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)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Resolution
City Manager Reddig provided a presentation regarding the establishment of a City Council ad‑hoc committee to advise and make recommendations on the Request for Proposal for Federal and State Government Relations Services. Specific topics of discussion included purpose of the committee and the need for two Council Members to serve on the committee.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi and Council Member Craig‑Hensley nominated themselves to serve on the committee. Council Member Nakanishi and Council Member Bregman concurred with the nominations.
In response to Council Member Craig‑Hensley, City Manager Reddig provided information regarding Request for Proposals (RPF) vs. Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
Council Member Bregman made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi to adopt Resolution No. 2026‑159 establishing a City Council ad‑hoc committee to advise and make recommendations on the Request for Proposal for Federal and State Government Relations Services, setting committee objectives and tasks, and appointing Council Member Craig‑Hensley and Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi to serve on the committee.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Yepez
G.3 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)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Interim City Clerk Contract (draft) Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Human Resources Manager James Peavey provided a presentation regarding the appointment of Walfred Solorzano as Interim City Clerk. Specific topics of discussion included appointment of an interim City Clerk during the City Clerk recruitment period, candidate experience, compensation rate, benefits, start date, employment agreement, and recommendation.
Council Member Bregman made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No. 2026‑160 appointing Walfred Solorzano as Interim City Clerk, at a rate of $70.41 per hour, and approving the corresponding Employment Agreement.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Yepez
H. Ordinances
H.1 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)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Draft Ordinance (Redlined Copy) Attachment 2 ‑ Draft Ordinance (Clean Copy)
City Clerk Nashed provided a brief presentation regarding Ordinance No. 2048 amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 9.18 (Vending on Streets, Sidewalks and Private Property).
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Interim Community Development Director Cynthia Marsh provided information regarding the elimination of the cap on mobile food truck vendors and the adjustment of location requirements.
Council Member Craig‑Hensley spoke regarding the need to specifically address illegal carts, noting large crowds near the illegal carts Downtown are frequently a subject of the Police Department shift summary.
City Manager Reddig provided an update on task force activity to combat this issue.
Council Member Bregman made a motion, second by Council Member Craig‑Hensley, (following reading of the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print Ordinance No. 2048 amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 9, 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, which was introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held July 1, 2026.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig‑Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Yepez
I. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. in honor of outgoing City Clerk Nashed.
ATTEST:
Olivia Nashed
City Clerk