Lodi City Council
September 16, 2026

G.6 Provide Direction to Staff Regarding the Establishment of Volunteer/Non-Paid Position of “Wine Ambassador” (CLK)

Per the Council vote, this item was continued to the November 5, 2025, agenda.

G.7 Adopt a Resolution Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 80-101 and Directing the City Clerk to Attend Closed Sessions of the City Council, to Keep and Enter in a Minute Book a Record of Topics Discussed and Decisions Made by the City Council (CLK)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 80-101
Attachment 2 - Resolution (Redlined)
Attachment 3 - Resolution (Clean)

Per the Council vote, this item was continued to the November 5, 2025, agenda.

H. Ordinances - None

I. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.

ATTEST:

Olivia Nashed
City Clerk
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SPECIAL MEETING

CARNEGIE FORUM
305 W. PINE STREET, LODI
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2025 - 1:30 P.M.

A. Call to Order / Roll Call

The City Council Closed Session meeting of October 22, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Bregman at 1:34 p.m.

Present: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman

Absent: Council Member Nakanishi

Also Present: City Attorney Lucchesi and City Clerk Nashed

B. Announcement of Closed Session (Announcement by City Attorney; Comments by the Public)

B.1 Public Employee Potential Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b) and Continue Process Associated with Lodi City Council Adopted Preliminary Resolution Pursuant to Lodi Municipal Code Section 2.12.050, Commencing the Process of Removing Scott R. Carney (City Manager) from Office; Continuing the Suspension of the City Manager from Duty; Continuing the Appointment of the Acting City Manager; and Providing an Effective Date and All Other Purposes.

B.2 Conference with Legal Counsel - Threatened Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2). One case. Government Claim No. 25-45 Submitted by Claimant Scott Carney.

C. Adjourn to Closed Session

At 1:34 p.m., Mayor Bregman adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 2:37 p.m.

D. Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action

At 2:37 p.m., Mayor Bregman reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Lucchesi disclosed that there was no reportable action.

E. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 2:37 p.m.

ATTEST:

Olivia Nashed
City Clerk
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LODI CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING

CARNEGIE FORUM
305 W. PINE STREET, LODI
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2025 - 2:00 P.M.

A. Call to Order / Roll Call

The City Council Closed Session meeting of October 30, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Bregman at 2:01 p.m.

Present: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, and Mayor Bregman

Absent: Council Member Nakanishi and Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez,

Also Present: Acting City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi and Deputy City Clerk Ditmore

NOTE: Council Member Nakanishi arrived at 2:02 p.m.

B. Announcement of Closed Session (Announcement by City Attorney; Comments by the Public)

B.1 Public Employment – Regarding One Position – Conference with Acting City Manager James Lindsay and Interim Human Resources Manager Cristina Gonzales Regarding Recruitment Process and Selection of Recruiter for Future City Manager Vacancy Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 (CA)

NOTE: Administrative Analyst Nancy Ramirez acted as the Human Resources representative.

C. Adjourn to Closed Session

At 2:02 p.m., Mayor Bregman adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 4:47 p.m.

D. Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action

At 4:47 p.m., Mayor Bregman reconvened the City Council meeting and disclosed that there was no reportable action.

E. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 4:47 p.m.

ATTEST:

Maria Ditmore
Deputy City Clerk
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LODI CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

CARNEGIE FORUM
305 WEST PINE STREET, LODI
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2025 - 5:30 P.M.

C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call

The City Council Closed Session meeting of November 5, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Bregman at 5:43 p.m.

Present: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman

Absent: Council Member Hothi and Council Member Nakanishi

Also Present: Interim City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed

NOTE: Council Member H othi arrived at 6:05 p.m.

C-2 Announcement of Closed Session

a) Public Employee Potential Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b) and Continue Process Associated with Lodi City Council Adopted Preliminary Resolution Pursuant to Lodi Municipal Code Section 2.12.050, Commencing the Process of Removing Scott R. Carney (City Manager) from Office; Continuing the Suspension of the City Manager from Duty: Continuing the Appointment of the Acting City Manager; and Providing an Effective Date and All Other Purposes. (CA)

b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - THREATENED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2). One Case: Government Claim No. 25-45 Submitted by Claimant Scott Carney (CA)

c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Name of Case: California Sportfishing Protection Alliance v. Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority, et al. Stanislaus County Superior Court Case No. CV-20-001720 (CA)

d) CONFERENCE ON LABOR NEGOTIATIONS – Regarding International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Lodi City Mid-Management Association, AFSCME General Services and Maintenance & Operators, Police Mid-Managers, Lodi Police Officers Association, Lodi Police Dispatchers Association, Lodi Professional Firefighters, Lodi Fire Mid-Management, Confidential General Services, Confidential Mid-Managers, Executive Managers, and Appointed Employees, Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 (HR)

C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session

At 5:45 p.m., Mayor Bregman adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

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C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action

At 7:05 p.m., Mayor Bregman reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Lucchesi disclosed that there was no reportable action.

A. Call to Order / Roll Call

The Regular City Council meeting of November 5, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Bregman at 7:07 p.m.

Present: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman

Absent: None

Also Present: Interim City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed

B. Presentations - None

C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)

Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to add Items G.7 and G.8 to the Consent Calendar.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman
Noes: None

Absent: None

Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, to approve the following items hereinafter set forth, except those otherwise noted, in accordance with the report and recommendation of the City Manager.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman
Noes: None

Absent: None

C.1 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acting City Manager to Execute the Write-Off of General Billing Bad Debts from Fiscal Years 2017 to 2021 and Approve the Total Write-Off Amount of $245,550 (IS - FIN)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Write-Off Amounts
Attachment 2 - Resolution

This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Craig-Hensley.

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This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar.

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-183 authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute the write-off of General Billing bad debts from Fiscal Years 2017 to 2021 and approving the total write-off amount of $245,550.

C.2 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Addition of One Senior Building Inspector and Deleting One Building Inspector II Position in the Community Development Department (CD)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-184 approving the addition of one Senior Building Inspector and deleting one Building Inspector II position in the Community Development Department.

C.3 Adopt a Resolution Consenting to the County of San Joaquin’s Establishment of the Lodi Winery Business Improvement District (LWBID), and Inclusion of the City of Lodi’s Jurisdictional Boundaries in the Established LWBID (ED)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - County Board Intent to Establish ROI R-25-138 Attachment 2 - Proposed Lodi WBID MDP
Attachment 3 - County Board Inclusion ROC R-25-139
Attachment 4 - Resolution

This item was pulled by staff to provide the opportunity for a presentation of information and to allow public comment.

Mayor Bregman made a motion, second by Council Member Craig-Hensley, to hear Item C.3 immediately after the Consent Calendar.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman
Noes: None

Absent: None

Per the Council vote, Item C.3 was heard immediately after the Consent Calendar.

Stuart Spencer, Executive Director of the Lodi Winegrape Commission, and Gina Reed, Senior Project Manager at Civitas, provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Lodi Winery Business Improvement District (LWBID). Specific topics of discussion included definition of Winery Business Improvement District, characteristics, winery-paid assessment, collection by a third-party (HdL), management by a non-profit organization, Winery Business Improvement Districts in California, reasons for a WBID in Lodi, winery community outreach, Lodi Winery Business Improvement, boundaries, assessment rate, budget, services, terms, governance, steps to formation, road map to formation, jurisdiction responsibilities, and next steps.

In response to Council Member Hothi, Ms. Reed and Mr. Spencer provided information regarding the petition process for the formation of the WBID.

In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Ms. Reed confirmed that consent from Lodi is required.

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Robert Smerling, owner of Cabana Winery, spoke in favor of the WBID.

Stephen Carson, owner of Drava Wines, spoke in favor of the WBID.

Erin Taylor, owner of Riaza Wines and Side Hussle Brew Company, spoke in opposition of the WBID.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Ms. Taylor stated that it is their understand that the assessment will include all sales on their premises, including income from beer sales under their Type 22 license.

In response to Mayor Bregman, Mr. Spencer provided information regarding the assessment on beer sales and assessments on event venues.

City Attorney Lucchesi provided clarification of allowable dialogue with Mr. Spencer and Ms. Reed, as they are not City staff.

Kathryn Corradi, a resident of Lodi, spoke in opposition of the WBID.

Jeremy Trettevik, owner of Jeremy Wines, spoke in favor of the WBID.

Dan Panella, owner of Oak Farm Wines, spoke in favor of the WBID.

Wes Rhea, President of Visit Lodi, spoke in favor of the WBID.

Kyle Lerner, President of Harney Lane Vineyards and Winery, spoke in favor of the WBID.

Jacob Woodworth, representing Michael David Winery, spoke in favor of the WBID.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Mr. Spencer provided information regarding petition signers, wholesale wine assessment not being allowed by law, assessment on ABC Type O license holders only, State law requirement that sales tax will be applied to the assessment, WBID decision whether to contract with the Winegrape Commission for staffing, and Dancing Fox's concern regarding assessment including all restaurant sales.

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding recommendations to the County: composition of the governing board, including equal representation of different sizes of wineries; inclusion of wineries within City limits; key performance indicators in the annual report; and representation of Visit Lodi, the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, and the Lodi Winegrape Commission.

In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Spencer provided information regarding the number of wineries voluntarily contributing to the WBID efforts.

In response to Council Member Nakanishi, County Supervisor Steven Ding spoke regarding San Joaquin County's support of the WBID.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, County Supervisor Ding provided information regarding the means of governance of the WBID.

Council Member Hothi stated that a similar process is being conducted for Downtown property owners and voiced his support for the WBID.

Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez voiced his support for the WBID.

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Mayor Bregman spoke regarding his concerns about food and beer sales being included in the assessment, but expressed his support for the WBID.

Council Member Hothi made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2025-185 consenting to the County of San Joaquin’s establishment of the Lodi Winery Business Improvement District (LWBID), and inclusion of the City of Lodi’s jurisdictional boundaries in the established LWBID.

Council Member Craig-Hensley asked that the resolution include an amendment to the third Whereas clause: "WHEREAS, as currently drafted, the proposed LWBID includes all wineries, existing and in the future, located within the boundaries of the Counties of Sacramento and San Joaquin County, and the Cities of Elk Grove, Galt, and Lodi;" and the addition of a final Whereas clause: Whereas the Lodi City Council recommends to the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors addressing the means of governance as discussed by Council."

Council Member Hothi rescinded his motion.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-185 consenting to the County of San Joaquin’s establishment of the Lodi Winery Business Improvement District (LWBID), and inclusion of the City of Lodi’s jurisdictional boundaries in the established LWBID, including the amendment to the third Whereas clause to remove the reference to the County of Sacramento and add a final clause of "Whereas the Lodi City Council recommends to the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors addressing the means of governance as discussed and approved by the Lodi City Council."

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman
Noes: None

Absent: None

C.4 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with KBI Painting to Repaint the Pool Area at Hutchins Street Square (HSS) ($132,410) and Authorizing City Manager, or Designee to Execute Change Orders ($17,590) for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $150,000 and Accepting a Donation of $140,000 from the Hutchins Street Square Foundation and Allocate Funds; and Reallocating $10,000 from Hutchins Street Square Pool HVAC Replacement Project Savings. ($150,000) (PRCS)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Agreement
Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-186 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with KBI Painting to repaint the pool area at Hutchins Street Square, in the amount of $132,410; authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $17,590, for a total amount not to exceed $150,000; accepting a donation of $140,000 from the Hutchins Street Square Foundation and allocating funds; and reallocating $10,000 from the Hutchins Street Square Pool HVAC Replacement Project savings in the amount of $150,000.

Following adoption of the Consent Calendar, Hutchins Street Square Foundation members Jeffrey Kirst, Sam Harper, and Daphne Felde presented a check from the Foundation in the amount of $140,000 for the repainting of the pool area at Hutchins Street Square.

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C.5 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Acting City Manager to Purchase One Ford F550 Dump Truck and One Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Utility Truck ($168,652) and Appropriate Funds ($10,131) (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Exhibit A - Quotes
Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-187 authorizing the Acting City Manager to purchase one Ford F550 dump truck and one Chevrolet Silverado 2500 utility truck, in the amount of $168,652, and appropriating funds in the amount of $10,131.

C.6 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Aeration Diffusers System Replacement at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Project, and Adopt a Resolution Approving Change Order No. 3 and Ratifying City Manager Approval of Increased Expenses (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Exhibit A - Photos
Attachment 2 - Resolution

Accepted the improvements under the contract for the Aeration Diffusers System Replacement at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Project and adopted Resolution No. 2025-188 approving Change Order No. 3 and ratifying the City Manager approval of increased expenses.

C.7 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Solids Handling Facility Improvements at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Project and Adopt a Resolution Approving Change Order No. 3 and Ratifying City Manager Approval of Increased Expenses (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Exhibit A - Photos
Attachment 2 - Resolution

Accepted the improvements under the contract for the Solids Handling Facility Improvements at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Project and adopted Resolution No. 2025-189 approving Change Order No. 3 and ratifying the City Manager approval of increased expenses.

C.8 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Hutchins Street Resurfacing Project (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Exhibit A - Before and After Photos

Accepted the improvements under the contract for the Hutchins Street Resurfacing Project.

C.9 Post for Two Expiring Terms on the Senior Citizens Commission, One Expiring Term on the Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee, and One Expiring Term on the San Joaquin County Mosquito & Vector Control District (CLK)

Directed the City Clerk to post for the following expiring terms.

POSTINGS:

Senior Citizens Commission
Two expiring terms - Terms to expire December 31,2025

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee
One expiring term - Term to expire January 1, 2026

San Joaquin County Mosquito & Vector Control District
One expiring term - Term to expire January 1, 2026
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C.10 Set Public Hearing for November 19, 2025 to Consider Adopting a Resolution Setting the San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan Development Fees For 2026 (CD)

Set a public hearing for November 19, 2025, to consider adopting a resolution setting the San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan Development Fees for 2026.

D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items

Paul Schultz, a member of the public, spoke regarding the need for a four-way stop at Crescent Avenue and Oak Street.

Mayor Bregman requested contact information to meet with Mr. Schultz.

Council Member Hothi asked that the location be added to the Public Works list for a traffic study.

Council Member Craig-Hensley concurred with Council Member Hothi.

In response to Mayor Bregman, Senior Traffic Engineer Dorothy Kam provided information regarding the process and requirements for a traffic study for a four-way stop.

In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, Senior Traffic Engineer Kam stated that she would add the intersection of Almond Drive and Cherrywood Way to the list for a traffic study.

Kristen Collins, a member of the public, provided supplemental documents and spoke regarding a notice she had received concerning her responsibility for paying for the sidewalk repairs in front of her house on North California Street.

Mayor Bregman stated he had spoken to staff about the notice and apologized for the verbiage.

Council Member Craig-Hensley stated that she and Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez had met with the City Manager and the City Attorney regarding a new approach to the sidewalk repairs.

In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, Interim City Manager Lindsay stated that an item will be included on the November 19 agenda for Council discussion and direction on sidewalk repairs.

Council Member Nakanishi stated that he shared the concerns of Ms. Collins and supports bringing the item to Council for discussion.

City Attorney Lucchesi clarified information that will be included on the upcoming agenda item for sidewalk repairs.

Donna Phillips, a resident of Laurel Avenue, spoke regarding the fire lane recently installed on Laurel Avenue and thanked staff for their assistance.

E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items

In response to Council Member Hothi and Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim City Manager Lindsay provided information regarding City grant writing activities.

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F. Public Hearings - None

G. Regular Calendar

G.1 Receive a Presentation Regarding the General Plan Update Request for Proposals (CD)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Request for Proposals: General Plan Attachment 2 - Attachment A to RFP: 2025 PSA Master Agreement

Deputy Community Development Director Cynthia Marsh provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the General Plan Update Request for Proposals. Specific topics of discussion included General Plan and precise plans - RFP overview, planning process, steering committee members, lessons from regional growth planning, reasons for precise plans, annexation, environmental readiness, RFP big picture, overall geographic area, timeline, submittal deadline, and next steps.

In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, Community Development Director John Della Monica provided information regarding the Southside Sphere of Influence (SOI) and Eastside SOI and further provided information regarding the development and annexation process.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Community Development Director Della Monica provided information regarding the Municipal Service Review (MSR) in relation to this process.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Community Development Director Della Monica and Deputy Community Development Director Marsh provided information regarding the regional transportation center.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Community Development Director Della Monica provided information regarding the budget for the General Plan Update and the timeline for the completion of the Downtown Specific Plan.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim City Manager Lindsay provided information regarding the timeline for the completion of the Economic Development Plan.

Council Member Craig-Hensley expressed concern for staff's capacity to complete the Downtown Specific Plan, the Economic Development Plan, the General Plan Update, and two precise plans.

Community Development Director Della Monica stated the Downtown Specific Plan should be completed and presented to Council by the time a consultant is selected for the General Plan Update and precise plans.

Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez spoke in favor of development on the Westside.

In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Deputy Community Development Director March provided information regarding expected responses to the RFP and the selection process.

Greg Costa, a member of the public, spoke in opposition to the General Plan Update.

In response to Mayor Bregman's request, Community Development Director Della Monica provided a response to Mr. Costa's comments.

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Mayor Bregman requested that a meeting be scheduled by Interim City Manager Lindsay and Interim Public Works Director Nathan with Mr. Costa in January.

Mr. Costa spoke regarding the MSR.

City Attorney Lucchesi provided information regarding MSR updates.

JP Doucette, President of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Specific Plan steering committee member, spoke regarding Chamber members who would prefer to postpone the General Plan effort until the completion of the Downtown Specific Plan and Economic Development Plan.

Mike Carouba, a member of the public, spoke regarding the obligation to update an obsolete MSR; the need for industrial growth; and the need to replace the City Manager, Public Works Director, and Community Development Director before moving forward with the General Plan Update.

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding the need to update the MSR, the cost for implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan and the Economic Development Plan, the need for City leadership in place, a timeline for installation of the 230 kV line, and questions regarding Woodbridge Irrigation District. She spoke in favor of delaying until February.

Council Member Hothi spoke in favor of delaying until at least next summer.

In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, Deputy Community Development Director Marsh and Community Development Director Della Monica provided information regarding the effects of delaying the General Plan update, noting that annexations will be delayed.

Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez spoke regarding the need to speak with the property owners.

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding the need for an MSR cost estimate and her reluctance to move forward at this time.

Mayor Bregman concurred with the comments and spoke regarding specific plans inhibiting development and the need for an updated MSR and permanent leadership in place.

In response to Mayor Bregman, Interim City Manager Lindsay suggested that staff return in January with information regarding utility costs in relation to annexation.

Council Member Nakanishi spoke in favor of delaying.

Interim City Manager Lindsay summarized the Council direction as follow up on the presentation on the annexation areas; identifying the costs to develop the infrastructure to support these annexation areas; understanding the utility needs and the costs of the utility needs for these larger annexation areas; and component parts needed for development and the CFDs that were mentioned.

City Attorney Lucchesi clarified that this item was agendized as a presentation item, not an action item, but staff will take the direction to bring it back early next year for further information.

No Council action was required on this item.

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G.2 Receive Report on 2014 Crosswalk Removal on Holly Drive at George Washington Elementary School (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Exhibit A - Photo of Crosswalk Prior to 2014 Attachment 2 - Exhibit B - Resolution 2013-223
Attachment 3 - Exhibit C - Photo of Crosswalk After 2014

Interim Public Works Director Sean Nathan provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 2014 crosswalk removal on Holly Drive at George Washington Elementary School. Specific topics of discussion included aerial view of location, conditions prior to 2014, and conditions after 2014.

Council Member Hothi stated he requested that this item be added to the agenda and that Lodi Unified School Board Member Jeff Stroh was in attendance.

Interim Public Works Director Nathan stated that he and Senior Traffic Engineer Dorothy Kam had performed a field check to observe traffic in the area, that the gate to the school on Holly Drive is not open in the morning, and that the gate is open in the afternoon but only three students with their parents crossed on Holly Drive.

School Board Member Stroh spoke regarding the school's request to have the crosswalk reinstalled, the traffic concerns at the front of the school, request for traffic line repainting at the front of the school, and safety concerns.

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding concerns of speeding on Holly Drive.

In response to discussion between Council Member Craig-Hensley and School Board Member Stroh, Interim Public Works Director Nathan stated that 17 students had used the gate on Holly Drive to exit the school on the day of the field check, with three students crossing Holly Drive with their parents. He further noted that crossing Holly Drive is not required for cars parked on the south side of the street and that at even the busiest time, there was parking available.

In response to Council Member Hothi, Senior Traffic Engineer Kam stated that they had met with the school principal and she was receptive of the information regarding the reasons for the crosswalk removal.

Interim Public Works Director Nathan stated staff will set up a meeting with the principal.

No Council action was required on this item.

G.3 Consider Adopting a Resolution Repealing Traffic Resolution No. 25-168, and Reenacting the Complete, Current Version of the Traffic Resolution Hereby Approving Residential Permit Parking for the Lodi Lake Area with 24/7 parking restriction and Modifying the No Parking between 9pm to 6am on Laurel Avenue (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Exhibit A - Survey Boundary & Results Attachment 2 - Exhibit B - Option 1 & 2
Attachment 3 - Exhibit C - Option 3
Attachment 4 - Traffic Resolution

Interim Public Works Director Sean Nathan provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding residential permit parking for the Lodi Lake area with 24/7 parking restriction and modification of the No Parking between 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Laurel Avenue. Specific topics of discussion included overview; permit parking process; concern and permit parking detail; existing No 139

Parking (fire lane); permit parking survey boundary; permit parking survey result; Parking Restriction Option 1 - Laurel Avenue north of Turner Road (east side only); Parking Restriction Option 2 - Laurel Avenue north of Turner Road (both sides); Parking Restriction Option 3 – Laurel Avenue north of Turner Road (east side), Laurel Avenue from Lake Home Drive to Turner Road (both sides), Parkview Avenue from Lake Home Drive to Turner Road (both sides), and Loma Drive from the railroad track to Turner Road; and alternatives - pros and cons.

In response to Mayor Bregman, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding the streets included and staff's recommendation.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding the number of impacted parking spaces on the east side of Laurel Avenue.

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding not overreaching on the Laurel Avenue request, history of parking in the neighborhood, the need to address nuisance parking, the lack of complaints from the other property owners, the need for parking for events, and her support for Option 1.

Mayor Bregman spoke regarding only a 50/50 approval rate for portions of Laurel Avenue and his concern for expanding beyond Laurel Avenue.

Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding standard practice for No Parking surveys, due to the impact of cars then parking on the adjacent streets.

Carla Cope, a resident of Laurel Avenue, spoke regarding signage on Laurel Avenue; the need for "dead end," "not a through street," or "no park entrance" signs on Turner Road and Laurel Avenue; and the inability of cars to turn around due to the cars parked on both sides of Laurel Avenue. She voiced her support for Option 2.

Mary Tripp, a resident on the corner of Laurel Avenue and Lake Home Drive, spoke regarding the impact of the overflow parking, her concern over the loss of guest parking, and her support of Option 3 if guest parking was allowed.

Donna Phillips, a resident of Laurel Avenue, spoke regarding the ongoing problem of parking since the 1970s, trucks pulling trailers which cannot turn around on Laurel Avenue, damage caused to property by drivers backing into their driveways, the total number of lost parking spots being approximately 15, and her support for Option 2.

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding this being a public street, guest parking, her support of Option 1, and "no outlet" signage.

Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information and photographs of current signage.

Discussion ensued with Mrs. Cope, Council Member Hothi, and Council Member Craig-Hensley regarding the current signage.

Council Member Craig-Hensley voiced her support for Option 1, stating the Council could address future parking issues as they arise.

Mrs. Cope spoke regarding illegal parking during the night.

Council Member Nakanishi spoke regarding the need for clear signage and voiced his support for Option 1.

Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez voiced his preference for Option 2 but stated he would support Option 1.
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Council Member Craig-Hensley stated that Option 2 would turn a public road into a private road for the residents.

Council Member Hothi spoke regarding the loss of parking spaces during the recent Lodi Lake project and the need for parking during events.

Council Member Craig-Hensley reiterated her support of Option 1 with increased enforcement.

In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Interim Public Works Director Nathan stated staff will review signage on Turner Road and Laurel Avenue.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-190 repealing Traffic Resolution No. 25-168 and reenacting the complete, current version of the Traffic Resolution hereby approving residential permit parking on Laurel Avenue north of Turner Road (east side only) and retaining the No Parking between 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Laurel Avenue (west side).

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman
Noes: None

Absent: None

Mayor Bregman made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to continue Items G.4, G.9, and G.10 to the November 19, 2025, agenda.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman
Noes: None

Absent: None

G.4 Discuss and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Designated “No Parking” Times on Tokay Street to Address Traffic Congestion During Pick-Up and Drop-Off Times at Vinewood School (PW/PD)

Per the Council vote, this item was continued to the November 19, 2025, agenda.

G.5 Adopt Final Resolution Removing Scott R. Carney From the Office of City Manager Pursuant to Lodi Municipal Code Section 2.12.050 and Providing For An Effective Date (CA)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Preliminary Resolution
Attachment 2 - Final Resolution

City Attorney Lucchesi provided a presentation regarding the removal of Scott R. Carney from the Office of City Manager pursuant to Lodi Municipal Code Section 2.12.050. Specific topics of discussion included preliminary resolution to remove Mr. Carney, his opportunity to request a public hearing, lack of a request for a public hearing, expiration of 30-day notice period, adoption of the final resolution, setting an effective date currently drafted as November 6, and implementation of the appointment of an Interim City Manager for the period during the recruitment process for a new City Manager.
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JP Doucette, President of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the recruitment of Mr. Carney, the upcoming recruitment process, and the need for community input before issuing a job description.

Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, to adopt the final Resolution No. 2025-191 removing Scott R. Carney from the Office of City Manager pursuant to Lodi Municipal Code Section 2.12.050 and providing for an Effective Date.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman
Noes: None

Absent: None

G.6 Adopt a Resolution Appointing James Lindsay, a Retired PERS Annuitant, as Interim City Manager, and Approving Amendment to Employment Agreement at the Same Rate of Pay of $140 per hour and Not to Exceed 960 hours in a Fiscal Year (CA)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Amendment to Employment Contract Attachment 2 - Resolution Approving Lindsay Interim Appointment Amendment

City Attorney Lucchesi provided a presentation regarding the appointment of James Lindsay, a retired PERS annuitant, as Interim City Manager. Specific topics of discussion included retired annuitant rules and agreement terms.

Council Member Nakanishi spoke in favor of appointing Mr. Lindsay.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-192 appointing James Lindsay, a retired PERS annuitant, as Interim City Manager, and approving an amendment to the Employment Agreement at the same rate of pay of $140 per hour and not to exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman
Noes: None

Absent: None

G.7 Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $12,500 from District 2 and $6,000 from District 4 Non-Profit Funds to Community Partnership for Families (Total $18,500) (CLK)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Reso 2025-120 and Adopted Nonprofit Fund Policy Attachment 2 - Proposal Letter
Attachment 3 - Resolution

Per the Council vote, this item was moved to the Consent Calendar and approved.

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-193 approving the allocation of Public Benefit Funds in the amount of $12,500 from District 2 and $6,000 from District 4 Non-Profit Funds to Community Partnership for Families, in the total amount of $18,500.

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G.8 Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $2,000 from District 5 Non-Profit Funds to Osteosarcoma Institute, Inc. (Total $2,000) (CLK)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Reso 2025-120 and Adopted Nonprofit Fund Policy Attachment 2 - Resolution

Per the Council vote, this item was moved to the Consent Calendar and approved.

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-194 approving the allocation of Public Benefit Funds in the amount of $2,000 from District 5 Non-Profit Funds to Osteosarcoma Institute, Inc., in the total amount $2,000.

G.9 Provide Direction to Staff Regarding the Establishment of Volunteer/Non-Paid Position of “Wine Ambassador” (CLK)

Per the Council vote, this item was continued to the November 19, 2025, agenda.

G.10 Adopt a Resolution Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 80-101 and Directing the City Clerk to Attend Closed Sessions of the City Council, to Keep and Enter in a Minute Book a Record of Topics Discussed and Decisions Made by the City Council (CLK)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 80-101
Attachment 2 - Resolution (Redlined)
Attachment 3 - Resolution (Clean)

Per the Council vote, this item was continued to the November 19, 2025, agenda.

H. Ordinances

H.1 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2034 amending Lodi Municipal Code, Title 15 (Building and Construction) Chapter 15.25, Title 17 (Development Code) Sections

17.18.040 (Residential zoning district general development standards), 17.20.030 (Commercial zoning district land uses and permit requirements), 17.22.030 (Mixed use zoning districts land uses and permit requirements), 17.24.030 (Industrial zoning district land uses and permit requirements), 17.32.040 (Number of parking spaces required), 17.36.130 (Accessory dwelling units), 17.36.220 (Tobacco retailer establishments), 17.36.230 (Alcoholic beverage sales),

17.36.240 (Problem uses), 17.40.020 (Site plan and architectural approval), 17.40.050 (Variances and administrative deviations), 17.78.020 (Definitions of specialized terms and phrases) (Applicant: City of Lodi; File Number: 2024-07 Z; CEQA Status: Exempt per Section 15061(b)(3) - General Rule Exemption and Section 15378 as the Ordinance is not a project) (CD/CLK)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Ordinance (Redlined)
Attachment 2 - Ordinance (Clean)

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, (following reading of the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print Ordinance No. 2034 amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 15 (Building and Construction) Chapter 15.25, Title 17 (Development Code) Sections 17.18.040 (Residential zoning district general development standards), 17.20.030 (Commercial zoning district land uses and permit requirements), 17.22.030 (Mixed use zoning districts land uses and permit requirements),

17.24.030 (Industrial zoning district land uses and permit requirements), 17.32.040 (Number of parking spaces required), 17.36.220 (Tobacco retailer establishments), 17.36.230 (Alcoholic beverage sales), 17.36.240 (Problem uses), 17.40.020 (Site plan and architectural approval),

17.40.050 (Variances and administrative deviations), 17.78.020 (Definitions of specialized terms and phrases) (Applicant: City of Lodi; File Number: 2024-07 Z), which was introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held October 15, 2025. 143

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman
Noes: None

Absent: None

I. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:41 p.m.

ATTEST:

Olivia Nashed
City Clerk
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SPECIAL MEETING

CARNEGIE FORUM
305 W. PINE STREET, LODI
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 - 2:00 P.M.

A. Call to Order / Roll Call

The City Council Closed Session meeting of November 12, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Bregman at 2:02 p.m.

Present: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman

Absent: None

Also Present: Interim City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi, and Deputy City Clerk Ditmore

B. Announcement of Closed Session

B.1 Public Employment – Regarding One Position – Conference with Mosaic Public Partners Regarding Recruitment for City Manager Vacancy, Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 (HR)

C. Adjourn to Closed Session

At 2:03 p.m., Mayor Bregman adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

D. Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action

At 2:50 p.m., Mayor Bregman reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Lucchesi disclosed that there was no reportable action.

E. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 2:51 p.m.

ATTEST:

Maria Ditmore
Deputy City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING

CARNEGIE FORUM
305 WEST PINE STREET, LODI
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025 – 6:15 P.M.

C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call

The City Council Closed Session meeting of December 3, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Nakanishi at 6:20 p.m.

Present: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, and Mayor Nakanishi

Absent: Council Member Hothi and Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez

Also Present: Interim City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed

NOTE: Council Member Hothi and Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez arrived at 6:25.

C-2 Announcement of Closed Session

a) CONFERENCE ON LABOR NEGOTIATIONS – Regarding International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Lodi City Mid-Management Association, AFSCME General Services and Maintenance & Operators, Police Mid-Managers, Lodi Police Officers Association, Lodi Police Dispatchers Association, Lodi Professional Firefighters, Lodi Fire Mid-Management, Confidential General Services, Confidential Mid-Managers, Executive Managers, and Appointed Employees, Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 (HR)

b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - THREATENED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2). One Case: Government Claim No. 25-45 Submitted by Claimant Scott Carney.

c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2). Two cases.

C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session

At 6:21 p.m., Mayor Nakanishi adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action

At 7:18 p.m., Mayor Nakanishi reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Lucchesi disclosed that there was no reportable action.

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A. Call to Order / Roll Call

The Regular City Council meeting of December 3, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Nakanishi at 7:22 p.m.

Present: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Nakanishi

Absent: None

Also Present: Interim City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding the recent tragedy in Stockton and asked for a moment of silence in honor of those who lost their lives.

B. Presentations

B.1 Presentation of Mayor’s Community Service Awards (CLK)

Former Mayor Bregman, who completed his term on November 19, 2025, presented the Mayor's Award to this year's recipients, Scott Hamilton and the Lodi Lions Club, represented by Joshua Lydon. Mr. Hamilton was chosen for this award in acknowledgement of his service on the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee and for his commitment to the restoration of the historic Lodi Fire House and City Hall. The Lodi Lions Club was chosen for this award in acknowledgement of its continuing support of Emerson Park and Legion Park.

Former Mayor Bregman also acknowledged the long service of Mayor Nakanishi to the Lodi community.

C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to approve the following items hereinafter set forth, except those otherwise noted, 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 Hothi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None

Absent: None

ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).

C.1 Approve Minutes
a) June 4, 2025 (Regular Meeting)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - June 4, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

This item was pulled by Council Member Craig-Hensley.

Council Member Craig-Hensley stated that the minutes are sometimes a reminder of unfinished business. She requested an update regarding the County funds for the skate park and an update on the grants program for non-profits.
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This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar.

The minutes of June 4, 2025 (Regular Meeting) were approved as written.

C.2 Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $5,000 from District 5 Non-Profit Funds to Wrestling Booster Club of Tokay High (Total $5,000) (CLK)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Reso 2025-120 and Adopted Nonprofit Fund Policy

Attachment 2 - Proposal Letter
Attachment 3 - Resolution

This item was pulled by Council Member Hothi.

In response to Council Member Hothi, City Clerk Nashed verified that members of the Wrestling Booster Club of Tokay High were not in attendance and that they would receive the Public Benefit Non-Profit Funds check in January.

Council Member Hothi spoke briefly regarding the benefits provided by the Wrestling Booster Club of Tokay High.

This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar.

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-209 approving the allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $5,000 from District 5 Non-Profit Funds to Wrestling Booster Club of Tokay High, in the total amount of $5,000.

C.3 Adopt a Resolution Reviewing and Maintaining the Current Lodi Electric Utility Reserve Policy (EU)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-210 reviewing and maintaining the current Lodi Electric Utility Reserve Policy.

C.4 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Kone, Inc., for Citywide Elevator Services ($40,000) (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Amendment No 1

Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-211 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Kone, Inc., for Citywide elevator services, in the amount of $40,000.

C.5 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Additional Change Orders to 2025-27 Block Wall Repair Program ($42,625), and Appropriating Funds ($36,000) (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - CIP

Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-212 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute additional change orders to the 2025-27 Block Wall Repair Program, in the amount of $42,625, and appropriating funds in the amount of $36,000.
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C.6 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Bickford Ventures Inc., dba Division 01 Construction Management Services of Lodi, for Construction Management Services for the City of Lodi Animal Shelter Project ($75,000) (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Amendment No 1

Attachment 2 - Resolution

This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Bregman.

Council Member Bregman recused himself from the vote on this item due to a conflict of interest and left the dais.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-213 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Bickford Ventures, Inc., dba Division 01 Construction Management Services, of Lodi, for construction management services for the City of Lodi Animal Shelter Project, in the amount of $75,000.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None

Absent: None

NOTE: Council Member Bregman recused himself from the vote on this item.

ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).

Following the vote on this item, Council Member Bregman returned to the dais.

C.7 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two 35-Foot Compressed Natural Gas, Low-Floor Buses from Gillig, LLC, of Livermore (Not-to-Exceed $1,750,000), Utilizing Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (Master Contract No. 06719), Appropriating Additional funds ($400,000) and Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute All Necessary Documents (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Purchase Contract

Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-214 authorizing the purchase of two 35-foot compressed natural gas, low-floor buses from Gillig, LLC, of Livermore, in an amount not to exceed $1,750,000, utilizing Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (Master Contract No. 06719), appropriating additional funds in the amount of $400,000, and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

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C.8 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Accept Payment of $19,500 From, and Dedicate Easement to, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Property (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Exhibit A - Photo of Existing Pole Line Attachment 2 - Exhibit B - Request from PG&E
Attachment 3 - Exhibit C - Valuation Estimate
Attachment 4 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-215 authorizing the Interim City Manager to accept payment of $19,500 from, and dedicate an easement to, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility property.

C.9 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Award Contract for Citywide Window and Glass Repair and Replacement to Mountain Valley Glass, Inc. of Valley Springs ($72,700) and Execute Change Orders ($20,000) (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Contract

Attachment 2 - Resolution

This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Craig-Hensley.

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding the Purchasing Policy and the need to award contracts to local businesses whenever possible.

This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar.

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-216 authorizing the Interim City Manager to award the contract for Citywide window and glass repair and replacement to Mountain Valley Glass, Inc., of Valley Springs, in the amount of $72,700, and execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $20,000.

C.10 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Traffic Signal and Lighting Project - Victor Road (SR 12) and Guild Avenue (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Exhibit A - Before & After Photos

Accepted the improvements under the contract for the Traffic Signal and Lighting Project – Victor Road (SR 12) and Guild Avenue.

C.11 Set a Public Hearing for December 17, 2025 to Consider Adoption of the 2025 California Building Code, California Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standard Code, and Fire Code (CD)

Set a public hearing for December 17, 2025, to consider adoption of the 2025 California Building Code, California Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standard Code, and Fire Code. 150

C.12 Set a Public Hearing for December 17, 2025 to Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an Ordinance Amending Lodi Municipal Code, Title 1 (General Provisions) Chapter

1.10 “Administrative Enforcement Provision” and Title 6 (Animals) Chapter 6.04 “Impoundment,” Chapter 6.08 “Prohibited Animals,” Chapter 6.12 “Dogs and Cats,” Chapter

6.14 “Keeping and Sanitation”; and Chapter 6.15 “Vicious/Potentially Dangerous Dog.” (CA)

Set a public hearing for December 17, 2025, to consider waiving the first reading and introducing an ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 1 (General Provisions) Chapter 1.10 “Administrative Enforcement Provision” and Title 6 (Animals) Chapter 6.04 “Impoundment,” Chapter 6.08 “Prohibited Animals,” Chapter 6.12 “Dogs and Cats,” Chapter 6.14 “Keeping and Sanitation;” and Chapter 6.15 “Vicious/Potentially Dangerous Dog.”

D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items

Tanya Hansford, an AFSCME Local 146 City of Lodi Chapter Board Member, spoke regarding the union and recognized the members in attendance.

Jeremiah Miller, Union Representative of the AFSCME Local 146 City of Lodi Chapter, spoke regarding the union and the City's dedicated employees.

Bailey Caswell, representing the Downtown Business Alliance, spoke regarding upcoming holiday events in Downtown.

E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding the Salvation Army's Red Kettle fundraiser and its recent culinary academy graduation, the recent Boards and Commissions recognition event, and the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission's upcoming announcement of its new CEO and the inaugural run of the region's 7th train.

Council Member Bregman spoke regarding his attendance at the recent Tree Lodi event celebrating 23 years of service to the Lodi community.

F. Public Hearings - None

G. Regular Calendar - None

H. Ordinances - None

I. Reorganization

I.1 Presentation to Outgoing Mayor and Adopting Resolutions for Reorganization of the Lodi City Council by Selecting a Mayor and a Mayor Pro Tempore (CLK)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Resolution for Mayor

Attachment 2 - Resolution for Mayor Pro Tempore

Mayor Nakanishi presented plaques to the City Council Members, Interim City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi, City Clerk Nashed, retired Public Works Director Charlie Swimley, and Community Development Director John Della Monica.

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City Clerk Nashed, serving as Chair, conducted the election for the office of Mayor as follows:

NOMINATION(S) FOR MAYOR / VOTE

Mayor Nakanishi, seconded by Council Member Bregman, nominated Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez for the office of Mayor.

There being no further nominations for the office of Mayor, the nominations were closed.

JP Ducette, President of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the Chamber's support of the nomination of Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez.

Bertha Castro, president of Unidos Progresando, spoke regarding the organization's support of the nomination of Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez.

Maria Rufino, a member of the public, spoke regarding the community’s efforts in cleaning the local parks.

Resolution No. 2025-217 electing Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez for the position of Mayor carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None

Absent: None

ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).

Mayor Yepez thanked his supporters.

City Clerk Nashed turned over the gavel to newly-elected Mayor Yepez who then conducted the election for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore.

NOMINATION(S) FOR MAYOR PRO TEMPORE / VOTE:

Mayor Yepez, seconded by Council Member Craig-Hensley, nominated Council Member Hothi for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore.

There being no further nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, the nominations were closed.

Maria Rufino, a member of the public, spoke in Spanish.

Resolution No. 2025-218 electing Council Member Hothi for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None

Absent: None

ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).

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J. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.

ATTEST:

Olivia Nashed
City Clerk
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SPECIAL MEETING

CARNEGIE FORUM
305 W. PINE STREET, LODI
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025 - 4:00 P.M.

A. Call to Order / Roll Call

The Special City Council meeting of December 16, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Yepez at 4:06 p.m.

Present: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez

Absent: Council Member Bregman and Council Member Nakanishi

Also Present: Interim City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed

NOTE: Council Member Bregman arrived at 4:08 p.m.

NOTE: Council Member Craig-Hensley left the meeting at 4:56 p.m.

B. Regular Calendar

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, to move Item B.2 before Item B.1 on the agenda.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez Noes: None

Absent: Council Member Bregman and Council Member Nakanishi

B.1 Provide Information to Council on the Typical Resident Request Process (For Example:

All-Way Stop Sign Requests) (PW)

Per the Council vote, this item was heard after Item B.2.

Interim Public Works Director Sean Nathan provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the typical residential traffic request process. Specific topics of discussion included previous Council discussions, all-way stop requests, Oak Street and Crescent Avenue intersection all-way stop request, resident's concern/request, warrant analysis, standards for analysis, collisions, minimum traffic volumes, combined collisions and volumes, other potential considerations, next steps, history of Oak Street and Crescent Avenue intersection, and reason for following standards.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding the reason for a two-way stop at the Oak Street and Crescent Avenue intersection when adjacent intersections are four-way stops.

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding the perception that Oak Street and Crescent Avenue is a four-way stop due to the adjacent four-way stops and voiced her support for a four-way stop at the location.
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In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding installation of four-way stops under stricter guidelines than those used for warrant analysis.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Nathan and Senior Traffic Engineer Dorothy Kam provided information regarding the previous installation of larger stop signs and "cross traffic does not stop" signs at the Oak Street and Crescent Avenue location.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding the cost of installing a four-way stop.

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke in favor of a four-way stop at Oak Street and Crescent Avenue and requested that the item be added to a future Council agenda.

In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding other four-way stop intersections that did not meet or no longer meet the criteria for a four-way stop and the potential for City liability.

Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi voiced his support for the four-way stop.

In response to Council Member Bregman, Interim Public Works Director Nathan confirmed that speed was not measured in the warrant analysis.

Council Member Bregman spoke regarding the speed of vehicles in the intersection and the residents' petition requesting a four-way stop. He further voiced his support for the four -way stop.

Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided further information regarding vehicle speed in warrant analysis.

Mayor Yepez requested a copy of the entire current Intersection Study List.

In response to Mayor Yepez, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding the enforceability of speed limits which did not meet State guidelines.

In response to Mayor Yepez's request for a list of the intersections which have stop controls which did not meet the criteria, Interim Public Works Director Nathan stated that the data was not tracked and it would be difficult to produce such a list.

Kim Combs, a resident of Crescent Avenue, spoke regarding monthly meetings to discuss neighborhood concerns, accidents at the intersection that did not have police response, speeding on Crescent Avenue, and worsening conditions.

Paul Schultz, a resident of Crescent Avenue, spoke regarding speeding, worsening conditions, multiple near-accidents witnessed while in his yard, difficulty in crossing the intersection, and the neighborhood petition supporting the four-way stop.

Mary Jane East, a resident of Crescent Avenue, spoke regarding vehicles running the stop sign, speeding on Crescent Avenue, near collisions which are not reported, an accident which caused a vehicle to land in her yard, a collision with a cement light post, the petition supporting the four-way stop, and her appreciation for Council Member Craig-Hensley's efforts.

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Scott Hamilton, a Crescent Avenue property owner, spoke regarding the problem being worsened by the adjacent four-way stops and the painted crosswalks in the intersection without a stop sign, and noted the large number of residents walking in the neighborhood.

In response to Mayor Yepez, Interim City Manager Lindsay clarified that the direction from Council is to bring this item back on an agenda in January for installation of a four-way stop.

No Council action was required on this item.

B.2 Discuss Agenda Items for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Planning Session (CM)

Attachments: Attachment A - Strategic Vision Resolution Attachment B - Strategic Plan Final Report
Attachment C - Q1 Strategic Updates

Per the Council vote, this item was heard before Item B.1.

Interim City Manager Lindsay provided a presentation regarding potential agenda items for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Planning Session. Specific topics of discussion included preparation for January 28, 2026 Planning Session; Strategic Vision; new short-term initiatives; Pension Stabilization Policy; deferred maintenance of parks, streets, and facilities; implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan and Economic Strategic Plan; and need for Council direction.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim City Manager Lindsay provided information regarding the use of the existing Strategic Plan as a framework for the discussion.

Council Member Craig-Hensley stated that she was still comfortable with the headings (Downtown, Economic Development, Fiscal Health, Housing, Infrastructure, Parks, Public Safety, and Public Well Being) for prioritization, though there may be a difference of prioritization of those items and related action items.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Sean Nathan provided information regarding the status of the roads assessment report.

In response to Council Member Bregman, Interim City Manager Lindsay provided an update on the monthly permit tracking report.

Council provided topics for discussion at the January 28 Planning Session.

Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
Funding Opportunities

Council Member Craig-Hensley
Preservation of Downtown Historic Character
Downtown Transportation Plan
Micro Loan Funds / Support of Small Business Development White Slough Public Safety Training Facility
Lobbying Firm
Focus on Fiscal Priorities
Access Center / Housing / Infrastructure
Roads Assessment Study / Turner Road Traffic Study
Public/Private Partnership for Sports and Entertainment Facilities Parks Deferred Maintenance - Lawrence Park and Grape Bowl Library Inclusion in Public Well-Being Category
Permit Process Reform

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Council Member Bregman
Permit Process Reform
Parks Projects
Parks Partnerships with Other Entities / Working with Lodi Unified School District Sponsorship of Parks – Creation of a Program
Homeless and Abandoned Vehicles
Infrastructure

Mayor Yepez
New Sources of Revenue
Customer Service - Metrics Process
Permit Process Reform
Annexations
Cameras in District 4

Interim City Manager Lindsay provided the following recap of topics for the January 28 agenda:

1. Strategic Vision

2. Opportunities to Increase Funding
a) Operations
b) Existing and future Infrastructure
c) Lobbying support
d) Training facility at White Slough

3. Opportunities for Ser vice Improvements
a) All service delivery points
b) Permit processes
c) Public Safety
d) Mitigating impacts of homeless population
e) Use of technology

4. Parks Master Plan D evelopment
a) Public/private partnerships
b) Identifying use for each City park
c) Improvement program

Council Member Craig-Hensley requested the addition of the implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan and the Economic Development Strategic Plan.

Council Member Bregman spoke in favor of holding Town Hall Meetings to discuss parks rather than developing a master plan, citing greater opportunity for public input and the two plans currently being developed.

Council Member Bregman requested that bond financing be investigated as a funding opportunity.

No Council action was required on this item.

C. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 5:16 p.m.

ATTEST:

Olivia Nashed
City Clerk
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LODI CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

CARNEGIE FORUM
305 WEST PINE STREET, LODI
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025 - 5:00 P.M.

C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call

The City Council Closed Session meeting of December 17, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Yepez at 5:02 p.m.

Present: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez

Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi

Also Present: Interim City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed

C-2 Announcement of Closed Session

a) CONFERENCE ON LABOR NEGOTIATIONS – Regarding International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Lodi City Mid-Management Association, AFSCME General Services and Maintenance & Operators, Police Mid-Managers, Lodi Police Officers Association, Lodi Police Dispatchers Association, Lodi Professional Firefighters, Lodi Fire Mid-Management, Confidential General Services, Confidential Mid-Managers, Executive Managers, and Appointed Employees, Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 (HR)

b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2). Two cases.

c) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Three Appointed Positions.

Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b). Annual Evaluation for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Periodic Review of Interim City Manager.

C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session

At 5:03 p.m., Mayor Yepez adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action

At 7:27 p.m., Mayor Yepez reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Lucchesi disclosed that there was no reportable action.

A. Call to Order / Roll Call

The Regular City Council meeting of December 17, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Yepez at 7:30 p.m.

Present: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez

Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi

Also Present: Interim City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed 158

B. Presentations

B.1 Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to the Lodi High School Girls Golf Team (CLK)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Certificate of Recognition Lodi Girls Golf

Mayor Yepez and Council Member Craig-Hensley presented a Certificate of Recognition to Tara Stall, representing the Lodi High School Girls Golf Team, in recognition of their outstanding commitment, sportsmanship, and excellence on and off the golf course.

C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to approve the following items hereinafter set forth, in accordance with the report and recommendation of the City Manager.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None

Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi

C.1 Fiscal Year 2025/26 First Quarter Budget Update (IS - BUD)

Received Fiscal Year 2025/26 First Quarter budget update.

C.2 Adopt a Resolution Approving Final Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Appropriating Funds ($665,508) (IS - BUD)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Exhibit A

Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-219 approving final Budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and appropriating funds in the amount of $665,508.

C.3 Accept Quarterly Report of Purchases between $30,000 and $60,000 through September 30, 2025 (IS - FIN)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Q3 2025 $30k to $60k Purchases

Accepted the Quarterly Report of Purchases between $30,000 and $60,000 through September 30, 2025.

C.4 Accept the Quarterly Investment Report For the Last Three Quarters of Fiscal Year 2024-25 (IS-FIN)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Quarterly Investment Report 12.31.24

Attachment 2 - Quarterly Investment Report 3.31.25
Attachment 3 - Quarterly Investment Report 6.30.25

Accepted the Quarterly Investment Report for the last three quarters of Fiscal Year 2024-25.

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C.5 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Increase the Contract Amount for the Professional Services Agreements with 4Leaf, Inc. and BPR Consulting Group, LLC for Building Codes Plans Examining, Building Codes Inspection, Fire Codes Plans Examining, Fire Codes Inspection, and Code Enforcement Services by $395,000, for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $2,462,000, Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Approve Change Orders Related to the Services Provided in an Amount Not to Exceed $395,000, and Authorizing an Appropriation of $278,000 From Community Development Fund Balance (CD)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - 4Leaf, Inc. Amendment No. 2

Attachment 2 - BPR Consulting Group, LLC Amendment No. 2 Attachment 3 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-220 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to increase the contract amount for the Professional Services Agreements with 4Leaf, Inc., and BPR Consulting Group, LLC, for Building Codes plans examining, Building Codes inspection, Fire Codes plans examining, Fire Codes inspection, and Code Enforcement services by $395,000, for a total amount not to exceed $2,462,000, authorizing the Interim City Manager to approve change orders related to the services provided in an amount not to exceed $395,000, and authorizing an appropriation of $278,000 from the Community Development fund balance.

C.6 Adopt a Resolution Directing Interim City Manager to Temporarily Increase the Time Limit from 90-Minute to 4-Hour Parking Without Penalty for Lodi Restaurant Week in Downtown Lodi to Encourage Residents and Visitors to Visit and Dine at Local Restaurants and Downtown Businesses (ED)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Resolution

This item was pulled at the request of Wes Rhea, President of Visit Lodi. Mr. Rhea thanked Council for recognizing Lodi Restaurant Week and for extending parking limits in Downtown during that time.

This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar.

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-221 directing the Interim City Manager to temporarily increase the time limit from 90-minute to 4-hour parking without penalty for Lodi Restaurant Week in Downtown Lodi to encourage residents and visitors to visit and dine at local restaurants and Downtown businesses.

C.7 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Five-Year Professional Services Agreement with Terex USA, LLC of Watertown, SD for Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Repair of Electric Utility Vehicles and Equipment ($150,000) (EU)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Agreement with Terex

Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-222 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a five-year Professional Services Agreement with Terex USA, LLC, of Watertown, South Dakota, for inspection, maintenance, testing, and repair of Electric Utility vehicles and equipment, in the amount of $150,000.

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C.8 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Elimination of One Electric Line Apprentice Position and Addition of One Electric Lineman/Linewoman Position for Lodi Electric Utility (EU)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-223 authorizing the elimination of one Electric Line Apprentice position and addition of one Electric Lineman/Linewoman position for Lodi Electric Utility.

C.9 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Milsoft Utility Solutions, Inc. Adding Additional Services and Increasing the Five-Year Contract Amount From $183,175 to $382,075 (EU)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Milsoft Amendment No. 1

Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-224 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Milsoft Utility Solutions, Inc., adding additional services and increasing the five-year contract amount from $183,175 to $382,075.

C.10 Adopt a Resolution Approving Arts Grants for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 (PRCS)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-225 approving Arts Grants for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

C.11 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Wilbur-Ellis Company, LLC., of San Francisco, for Land Application Area Monitoring Agronomist Support, in the amount of $39,840, for a Total Not-To-Exceed Contract Amount of $99,600 (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Amendment No. 1

Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2025-226 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Wilbur-Ellis Company, LLC, of San Francisco, for land application area monitoring agronomist support, in the amount of $39,840, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $99,600.

C.12 Receive and File the 2025 Local Appointments List Outlining City Boards, Commissions, and Committees Appointments and Upcoming Vacancies Occurring in 2026 Calendar Year (CLK)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - 2025 MADDY ACT - Local Appointments List

Received and filed the 2025 Local Appointments List outlining City Boards, Commissions, and Committees appointments and upcoming vacancies occurring in the 2026 calendar year.

C.13 Appoint Dawson Hayre to the Lodi Improvement Committee (CLK)

This item was pulled at the request of Mayor Yepez.

In response to Mayor Yepez, City Clerk Nashed clarified that the oath of office would be administered following approval of the Consent Calendar.

This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar.

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Directed the City Clerk to make the following appointment.

APPOINTMENT:

Lodi Improvement Committee
Dawson Hayre - Term to expire March 1, 2028

Following approval of the Consent Calendar, City Clerk Nashed administered the Oath of Office to Dawson Hayre, appointee to the Lodi Improvement Committee.

C.14 Set Public Hearing for January 7, 2026 to Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an Ordinance Amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.12 “City Manager” Section 2.12.050 “Removal” (CA)

This item was pulled at the request of Mayor Yepez.

Mayor Yepez stated that he would prefer the wording to reflect that Council could remove a City Manager with a vote of at least four-fifths, if the membership of the Council had changed.

In response Council Member Craig-Hensley, Mayor Yepez clarified that the time period would be within the first three months following a change to the membership of the Council.

In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Yepez and City Clerk Nashed clarified the intent of the proposed change.

City Attorney Lucchesi verified that this item could be included in the vote on the Consent Calendar.

This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar.

Set a public hearing for January 7, 2026, to consider waiving the first reading and introducing an ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.12 “City Manager” Section 2.12.050 “Removal.”

C.15 Set Public Hearing for January 7, 2026 to Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an Ordinance Amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 15.44 “Off-Site Improvements and Dedications,” by updated Section 15.44.040 “Exemption or Deferment” (CM)

Set a public hearing for January 7, 2026, to consider waiving the first reading and introducing an ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 15.44 “Off-Site Improvements and Dedications,” by updated Section 15.44.040 “Exemption or Deferment.”

D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items

John Slaughterback, a member of the public, spoke regarding the City's losses from unpaid utility bills.

John Beckman, Chairman of the Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee, spoke regarding a proposed amendment to the ordinance which created the Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Mr. Beckman provided information regarding the Committee's support of the proposed amendment.

Council Member Craig-Hensley requested that this item be agendized at the next meeting having full Council attendance.
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E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding a recent meeting with Interim City Manager Lindsay, Public Works staff, Economic Development staff, and the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission to discuss opportunities for marketing the mid-day Amtrak train to Sacramento.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Assistant Electric Utility Director Melissa Price provided information regarding uncollected debt.

Council Member Craig-Hensley requested that the Electric Utility Department work with the Finance Division to provide an update to Council on uncollected debt.

F. Public Hearings

F.1 Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the 2025 California Building Code, California Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standard Code, and Fire Code (CD)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Chapter 15.02 (redlined)

Attachment 2 - Chapter 15.02 (clean)
Attachment 3 - Chapter 15.04 (redlined)
Attachment 4 - Chapter 15.04 (clean)
Attachment 5 - Chapter 15.06 (redlined)
Attachment 6 - Chapter 15.06 (clean)
Attachment 7 - Chapter 15.08 (redlined)
Attachment 8 - Chapter 15.08 (clean)
Attachment 9 - Chapter 15.12 (redlined)
Attachment 10 - Chapter 15.12 (clean)
Attachment 11 - Chapter 15.16 (redlined)
Attachment 12 - Chapter 15.16 (clean)
Attachment 13 - Chapter 15.18 (redlined)
Attachment 14 - Chapter 15.18 (clean)

Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Yepez called for the public hearing to consider adoption of the 2025 California Building Code, California Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standard Code, and Fire Code.

Community Development Director John Della Monica provided a brief introduction. Chief Building Official Derek Poe provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding adoption of the 2025 California Building Code, California Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standard Code, and Fire Code. Specific topics of discussion included background, model codes used for the basis for the building codes, California Building Standards Code (Title 34), outreach and education, updates, and staff recommendation.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Chief Building Official Poe provided information regarding the California State Historical Building Code and public outreach.

Mayor Yepez opened the public hearing for public comment at 8:10 p.m.

There being no public comments, Mayor Yepez closed the public hearing at 8:10 p.m.

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Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt the 2025 California Building Code, California Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standard Code, and Fire Code.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None

Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi

F.2 Public Hearing to Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Lodi Municipal Code, Section 13.20.020 - Energy Theft Diversion/Field Services Fee Recovery (EU)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - PowerPoint Presentation

Attachment 2 - Ordinance - Proposed Changes
Attachment 3 - Ordinance - Clean Copy

Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Yepez called for the public hearing to consider waiving the first reading and introducing an ordinance repealing and replacing Lodi Municipal Code Section

13.20.020 - Energy Theft Diversion/Field Services Fee Recovery.

Assistant Electric Utility Director Melissa Price and Field Services Supervisor (Meters) Kevin Kriser provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding an ordinance repealing and replacing Lodi Municipal Code Section 13.20.020 - Energy Theft Diversion/Field Services Fee Recovery. Specific topics of discussion included background, current situation, increased costs, ordinance changes, ordinance additions, preview of fee amounts, timeline, next steps, and staff recommendation.

In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Assistant Electric Utility Director Price provided information regarding similarity to other utilities' cost recovery processes and fees.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Assistant Electric Utility Director Price clarified the fees are based on the time and materials needed by staff to complete the repair and provided information on the fee schedule in comparison to other utilities.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, City Attorney Lucchesi provided information regarding prosecution for theft of energy.

Assistant Electric Utility Director Price provided information regarding proactive detection of energy theft.

Mayor Yepez opened the public hearing for public comment at 8:28 p.m.

There being no public comments, Mayor Yepez closed the public hearing at 8:28 p.m.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to waive the first reading and introducing Ordinance No. 2035 repealing and replacing Lodi Municipal Code Section 13.20.020 - Energy Theft Diversion/Field Services Fee Recovery.

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VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None

Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi

F.3 Public Hearing to Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an Ordinance Amending Lodi Municipal Code, Title 1 (General Provisions) Chapter 1.10 “Administrative Enforcement Provision” and Title 6 (Animals) Section 6.04.030 “Redemption of Impounded Animals”; Chapter 6.08 “Prohibited Animals”; Section 6.12.010 “License-Required”; Section 6.12.060 “Vaccination-Required-Certificate-Exceptions”; Section 6.12.070 “Business of Breeding or Raising”; Section 6.12.110 “Animal Noise”; Section 6.12.120 “Animals at Large”; Section

6.12.150 “Mandatory Microchipping of Dogs and Cats”; Section 6.14.020 “Sanitation of Premises”; Section 6.14.030 “Removal of Animal Waste”; Section 6.14.050 “Management of Cat Population; Permitted Acts”; Section 6.15.010 “Definitions”; and Section 6.15.020 “Behavior Prohibited. (PD/CA)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Animal Services LMC Update

Attachment 2 - Animal Services LMC Update_Redline

Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Yepez called for the public hearing to consider waiving the first reading and introducing an ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 1 (General Provisions) Chapter 1.10 “Administrative Enforcement Provision” and Title 6 (Animals) Section

6.04.030 “Redemption of Impounded Animals”; Chapter 6.08 “Prohibited Animals”; Section

6.12.010 “License-Required”; Section 6.12.060 “Vaccination-Required-Certificate-Exceptions”; Section 6.12.070 “Business of Breeding or Raising”; Section 6.12.110 “Animal Noise”; Section

6.12.120 “Animals at Large”; Section 6.12.150 “Mandatory Microchipping of Dogs and Cats”; Section 6.14.020 “Sanitation of Premises”; Section 6.14.030 “Removal of Animal Waste”; Section 6.14.050 “Management of Cat Population; Permitted Acts”; Section 6.15.010 “Definitions”; and Section 6.15.020 “Behavior Prohibited."

City Attorney Lucchesi provided a brief overview of the proposed ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 1 (General Provisions) and Title 6 (Animals).

Council Member Nakanishi voiced his support of the item.

Mayor Yepez opened the public hearing for public comment at 8:32 p.m.

There being no public comments, Mayor Yepez closed the public hearing at 8:32 p.m.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2036 amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 1 (General Provisions) Chapter 1.10 “Administrative Enforcement Provision” and Title 6 (Animals) Section 6.04.030 “Redemption of Impounded Animals”; Chapter 6.08 “Prohibited Animals”; Section 6.12.010 “License-Required”; Section 6.12.060 Vaccination- Required-Certificate- Exceptions”; Section 6.12.070 “Business of Breeding or Raising”; Section 6.12.110 “Animal Noise”; Section 6.12.120 “Animals at Large”; Section 6.12.150 “Mandatory Microchipping of Dogs and Cats”; Section 6.14.020 “Sanitation of Premises”; Section 6.14.030 “Removal of Animal Waste”; Section 6.14.050 “Management of Cat Population; Permitted Acts”; Section

6.15.010 “Definitions”; and Section 6.15.020 “Behavior Prohibited."

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VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None

Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi

G. Regular Calendar

G.1 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Improvement Agreement for the 620 South Central Avenue Public Improvements (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Exhibit A - Vicinity Map

Attachment 2 - Improvement Agreement
Attachment 3 - Resolution

Interim Public Works Director Sean Nathan provided a presentation regarding the Improvement Agreement for the 620 South Central Avenue Public Improvements. Specific topics of discussion included background, included improvements, project put on hold by original developer, and the same Improvement Agreement from 2022 but with a different owner.

In response to Council Member Bregman, Community Development Director John Della Monica confirmed the previous owner of the property was Jack Kautz.

Council Member Bregman spoke in favor of postponing the item to speak further with Mr. Kautz regarding his concerns.

Mayor Yepez spoke in opposition of postponing the item.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Community Development Director Della Monica and Chief Building Official Derek Poe provided information regarding code updates effecting the development of the property.

Council Member Craig-Hensley stated Mr. Kautz had sold the property and spoke in opposition of postponing the item.

Interim City Manager Lindsay cautioned Council that the item is for the Improvement Agreement and not the construction project or conditions of approval.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Yepez, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-227 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the Improvement Agreement for the 620 South Central Avenue Public Improvements.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez Noes: Council Member Bregman

Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi

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G.2 Receive Presentation from the Community Development Department on the Community Improvement Division Yearly Update (CD)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - 2024 End of Year Report
Attachment 2 - Number of Cases

Chief Building Official Derek Poe provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Community Improvement Division yearly update. Specific topics of discussion included background; overview; year to year comparison: statistics and case type summary; and acknowledgement of Community Improvement Officers.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Chief Building Official Poe and Community Development Director John Della Monica provided information regarding the decrease in nuisance violations due to education and outreach.

No Council action was required on this item.

G.3 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the Police Officers Association of Lodi for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (HR)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - POAL MOU

Attachment 2 - Resolution

Interim Human Resources Manager Cristina Gonzales provided a presentation regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Lodi and the Police Officers Association of Lodi for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. Specific topics of discussion included term of the MOU, wage adjustment, off salary schedule payment, medical insurance premium, employee pension contribution, PEPRA employee contribution, graveyard incentive, bilingual incentive, longevity pay, and staff recommendation.

Council Member Nakanishi stated for the public that Council has spent hours in Closed Session discussing Items G.3 through G.5.

Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Craig-Hensley, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-228 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the Police Officers Association of Lodi for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None

Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi

G.4 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Police Dispatchers Association for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (HR)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - LPDA MOU

Attachment 2 - Resolution

Interim Human Resources Manager Cristina Gonzales provided a presentation regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Police Dispatchers Association for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. Specific topics of 167

discussion included term of MOU, wage adjustment, medical insurance premium, employee pension contribution, graveyard incentive, bilingual incentive, wellness incentive, training incentive, uniform allowance, longevity pay, and staff recommendation.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Yepez, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-229 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Police Dispatchers Association for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None

Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi

G.5 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Statement of Benefits (SOB) Between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Fire Mid-Management for the Period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (HR)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - FMM Statement of Benefits

Attachment 2 - Resolution

Interim Human Resources Manager Cristina Gonzales provided a presentation regarding the Statement of Benefits between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Fire Mid-Management for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. Specific topics of discussion included term, off salary schedule payment, salary separations, cost of living increases, medical insurance premiums, longevity pay, and staff recommendation.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-230 approving the Statement of Benefits between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Fire Mid-Management for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None

Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi

G.6 Assign and Confirm Annual Appointments of City Council Members on Various Boards, Committees, and Commissions (CLK)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Council Appointments to Boards & Commissions 2026

City Clerk Nashed provided a presentation regarding the appointment of City Council Members on various boards, committees, and commissions. Specific topics of discussion included Delta Protection Commission assignment to Council Member Bregman; San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and San Joaquin County Solid Waste Management Task Force assignment to Interim Public Works Director Sean Nathan; Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) alternate delegates of Electric Utility Director Jeff Berkheimer and Assistant Electric Utility Director Melissa Price; and update of Assistant Electric Utility Director Price's title for the Transmission Agency of Northern California.

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Council Member Bregman stated that through a lack of communication, he was assigned as the delegate to the Delta Protection Commission but he would prefer Council Member Nakanishi resume his service on that Commission, noting that the change in representation will need to be approved at a future City Selection Committee meeting.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, City Clerk Nashed confirmed that the City Selection Committee has already voted on the appointment of Council Member Bregman as the delegate to the Delta Protection Commission and Council is confirming that vote.

Council Member Nakanishi stated that he would like to continue on the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Joint Powers Authority. He suggested that the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tempore should serve on Lodi Finance Committee in his place.

Mayor Yepez agreed to serve on the Lodi Finance Committee and Council Member Nakanishi agreed to serve in his place on the San Joaquin County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority.

In response to Mayor Yepez's suggestion to have the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore serve on the Lodi Finance Committee, City Clerk Nashed stated that if Council wishes to amend the resolution establishing the Committee to change Council representation, staff would need to bring that item back on a future agenda.

Council Member Craig-Hensley concurred with Mayor Yepez's suggestion.

Interim City Manager Lindsay suggested Council proceed with the appointment of Mayor Yepez to the Lodi Finance Committee, with direction to staff to bring an item back to Council for the appointment of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore to the Committee.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Nathan stated that the San Joaquin Council of Governments Technical Advisory Committee is not a formal committee.

Council Member Craig-Hensley requested that her service on the San Joaquin Rail Facilities Committee be added to the list.

Mayor Yepez requested that another Council Member serve on the San Joaquin Partnership, however with no volunteers, he agreed to continue to serve.

City Clerk Nashed reviewed the list of committees and assignments.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Yepez, to assign and confirm the annual appointments of City Council Members on various boards, committees, and commissions.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None

Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi

H. Ordinances - None

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I. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p.m.

ATTEST:

Olivia Nashed
City Clerk
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LODI CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

CARNEGIE FORUM
305 WEST PINE STREET, LODI
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026 - 7:00 P.M.

A. Call to Order / Roll Call

The Regular City Council meeting of August 5, 2026, was called to order by Mayor Yepez at 7:04 p.m.

Present: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez

Absent: Council Member Bregman

Also Present: Acting City Manager Jaromay, Assistant City Attorney Krattiger, and Interim City Clerk Solorzano

B. Presentations

B.1 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Annabelle Ebbs, Andrew Kanas, Landon Shaw, Austin Bates, Emily Melton, LaCrissa Black, and Camille Gillespie for Life Saving Efforts (FD)

Mayor Yepez, Fire Chief Ken Johnson, and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Recreation Manager Laura Whitely presented certificates of recognition to Annabelle Ebbs, Andrew Kanas, Landon Shaw, Austin Bates, Emily Melton, LaCrissa Black, and Camille Gillespie for life saving efforts on July 9, 2026, at Lodi Lake.

B.2 Presentation of Recognition to Fire Department, Police Department and Electric Utility for Response to Fire in the 400 Block of Harold Street (CLK)

Mayor Yepez presented a certificate of recognition to the Fire Department, Police Department, and Electric Utility Department for response to a fire in the 400 block of Harold Street on June 25, 2026.

B.3 Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Visit Lodi Conference & Visitors Bureau on Lodi’s designation as America’s Favorite Small Town 2026. (CLK)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Certificate

Mayor Yepez presented a Certificate of Recognition to Wes Rhea, President of Visit Lodi Conference & Visitors Bureau, on Lodi’s designation as America’s Favorite Small Town 2026.

C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)

Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Craig-Hensley, to approve the following items hereinafter set forth, in accordance with the report and recommendation of the City Manager.

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VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None

Absent: Council Member Bregman

C.1 Approve Minutes
a) September 17, 2025 (Regular Meeting)
b) January 7, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
c) February 4, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
d) February 11, 2026 (Special Meeting)
e) February 18, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
f) February 18, 2026 (Special Meeting)
g) March 4, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
h) April 1, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
i) June 17, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
j) May 7, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
k) May 14, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
l) May 21, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
m) May 28, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
n) June 4, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
o) June 11, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
p) June 18, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
q) June 25, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
r) July 2, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - September 17, 2025 (Regular Meeting) Attachment 2 - January 7, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
Attachment 3 - February 4, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
Attachment 4 - February 11, 2026 (Special Meeting)
Attachment 5 - February 18, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
Attachment 6 - February 18, 2026 (Special Meeting)
Attachment 7 - March 4, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
Attachment 8 - April 1, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
Attachment 9 - June 17, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
Attachment 10 - May 7, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
Attachment 11 - May 14, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
Attachment 12 - May 21, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
Attachment 13 - May 28, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
Attachment 14 - June 4, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
Attachment 15 - June 11, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
Attachment 16 - June 18, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
Attachment 17 - June 25, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)
Attachment 18 - July 2, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session)

This item was pulled by Council Member Craig-Hensley.

Council Member Craig-Hensley stated that there was followed needed on action items noted in the minutes in which Council Members had requested information from staff.

This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar.

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The minutes of September 17, 2025 (Regular Meeting), January 7, 2026 (Regular Meeting), February 4, 2026 (Regular Meeting), February 11, 2026 (Special Meeting), February 18, 2026 (Regular Meeting), February 18, 2026 (Special Meeting), March 4, 2026 (Regular Meeting), April 1, 2026 (Regular Meeting), June 17, 2026 (Regular Meeting), May 7, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session), May 14, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session), May 21, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session), May 28, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session), June 4, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session), June 11, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session), June 18, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session), June 25, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session), and July 2, 2024 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written.

C.2 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Change Order 1 to City of Lodi - Cyber Maturity Support Agreement with SEL Engineering Services, Inc. of New York ($49,535) (EU)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Change Order 1
Attachment 2 - Vendor Proposal
Attachment 3 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2026-161 authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order 1 to City of Lodi - Cyber Maturity Support Agreement with SEL Engineering Services, Inc., of New York, in the amount of $49,535.

C.3 Adopt a Resolution Granting Signature Authority to Certain City Staff for Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (IS - BUD)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Authorized Signers
Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2026-162 granting signature authority to certain City staff for investment of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund.

C.4 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to SAAS Service Agreement with Fifth Asset, Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina to Provide Application and Support Services for the DebtBook Software to Renew the Software Subscription and Add Funds of $46,500 For a Total Agreement Not to Exceed $92,250 (IS-FIN)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Amendment No. 2
Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2026-163 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the SAAS Service Agreement with Fifth Asset, Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina, to provide application and support services for the DebtBook Software to renew the software subscription and add funds in the amount of $46,500, for a total agreement not to exceed $92,250.

C.5 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Lodi Police Department to Participate in the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Funded by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Approving the Execution of the Grant Documents by the Chief of Police on Behalf of the City of Lodi, and Appropriating Funds in the Amount of $67,896.00 (PD)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - FY 26-27 CTFGP Law Enforcement COL PD Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2026-164 authorizing the Lodi Police Department to participate in the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program funded by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), approving the execution of the grant documents by the Chief of Police on behalf of the City of Lodi, and appropriating funds in the amount of $67,896.
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C.6 Adopt a Resolution Awarding Contract for the Carnegie Forum Boiler Replacement to Mesa Energy Systems, Inc., of West Sacramento ($94,363), Authorizing City Manager to Execute Change Orders ($15,000) and Appropriate Funds from Facilities Office Remodel Project in the Amount of $10,000 and Fire Station 4 Stucco Project in the Amount of $36,183 ($46,183) (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Contract
Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2026-165 awarding the contract for the Carnegie Forum Boiler Replacement to Mesa Energy Systems, Inc., of West Sacramento, in the amount of $94,363, authorizing the City Manager to execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $15,000, and appropriating funds from the Facilities Office Remodel Project in the amount of $10,000 and from the Fire Station 4 Stucco Project in the amount of $36,183, for a total appropriation in the amount of $46,183.

C.7 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Bus Transfer Agreement Between the San Joaquin Council of Governments and the City of Lodi for Improved Regional Transportation Connectivity in San Joaquin County (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Agreement
Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2026-166 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Bus Transfer Agreement between the San Joaquin Council of Governments and the City of Lodi for improved regional transportation connectivity in San Joaquin County.

C.8 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Public Works Director to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and Lodi Unified School District for Curb Painting and Pavement Markings within the Public Right-of-Way and Reimbursement of Sign Modifications (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Lodi and Lodi Unified School District Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2026-167 authorizing the Public Works Director to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and Lodi Unified School District for curb painting and pavement markings within the public right-of-way and reimbursement of sign modifications.

C.9 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Solenis, LLC, of Wilmington, DE, for Biosolids Dewatering Polymer ($70,000) (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Amendment No. 1
Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2026-168 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Solenis, LLC, of Wilmington, Delaware, for biosolids dewatering polymer, in the amount of $70,000.

C.10 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Alley Improvement Project - Phase 10 (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Exhibit A (Location Map)
Attachment 2 - Exhibit B (Photos)

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D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items

Alane Dashner and Lisa Meyers Hill, members of the public, thanked Council for proclaiming August 17 as Laura DeForce Gordon Day in Lodi and invited Council and the public to the celebration on August 15, 2026, at the Lodi Women's Club.

E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding Economic Development meetings with the stakeholder team, San Joaquin County's development of a Resource Center in Lodi, attendance of a virtual meeting with Union Pacific Railroad's Community Liaison regarding the Downtown Specific Plan, grant application training for local nonprofits, attendance at San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission’s and San Joaquin Joint Power Authority’s ribbon cutting celebrating the Amtrak daily train service to Sacramento, and participation in National Night Out.

Mayor Yepez spoke regarding participation in National Night Out.

F. Public Hearings - None

G. Regular Calendar

G.1 Informational Report on Approved Library Hours of Operation (LIB)

Attachments: PPT for City Council Presentation on Hours

Library Director Jennifer Fontanilla provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Library Board of Directors-approved hours of operation. Specific topics of discussion included background, operational assessment, goals of revised schedule, current vs. approved hours, regional library operating hours, service delivery model, fiscal impact, benefits to the community, and implementation.

Council Member Nakanishi commended Library Director Fontanilla on increasing the Library hours of operation.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Library Director Fontanilla provided information regarding local organizations' ability to meet in the Community Room.

In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, Library Director Fontanilla provided information regarding public outreach about the new Library hours.

Mayor Yepez spoke regarding his goal of the Library being open on Fridays.

Eve Melton, member of the Library Board of Trustees, spoke regarding her appreciation of Library Director Fontanilla's efforts on revising the hours of operation.

Dr. Christopher Anderson, member of the Library Board of Trustees, spoke regarding the goal of being open on Fridays and his appreciation of Library Director Fontanilla's efforts.

In response to Mayor Yepez, Library Director Fontanilla provided information regarding the timeline for implementation of the revised hours of operation.

No Council action was required on this item.

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G.2 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Waive the Formal Bid Process and Execute a Professional Services Agreement with CityWise Strategies, LLC, for the Development Services Operational Initiative in an Amount Not to Exceed $115,000 (CM)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Professional Services Agreement Attachment 2 - Resolution

Director of Administrative Services Jamie Bandy provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding a Professional Services Agreement with CityWise Strategies, LLC, for development services operational initiative. Specific topics of discussion included purpose, goal, scope of work, project timeline, benefits, budget, and staff recommendation.

Council Member Nakanishi spoke in favor of the item.

Council Member Craig-Hensley and Mayor Yepez concurred with Council Member Nakanishi.

At Mayor Yepez's invitation, Aaron Busch, of CityWise Strategies and former Interim City Manager, spoke regarding his eagerness to work on the project and the importance of the objectives.

Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Craig-Hensley, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-169 authorizing the City Manager to waive the formal bid process and execute a Professional Services Agreement with CityWise Strategies, LLC, for development services operational initiative in an amount not to exceed $115,000.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None

Absent: Council Member Bregman

G.3 Adopt a Resolution Rejecting Protest and Awarding Contract for 2026-2028 Tree Maintenance Project to Elite Maintenance & Tree Service, of Ceres ($616,700), and Execute Change Orders ($100,000) (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Exhibit A (Protest Letter from WCA) Attachment 2 - Exhibit B (City's Response to Protest Letter) Attachment 3 - Exhibit C (Letter from Elite Maintenance) Attachment 4 - Resolution

Interim Public Works Director Sean Nathan provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the contract for the 2026-2028 Tree Maintenance Project. Specific topics of discussion included contract procurement overview, Tree Maintenance contract - specific requirements, bid results, West Coast Arborist (WCA) bid protest, staff verifications, potential options, and staff recommendation.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding the timeline and costs for rejecting all bids and rebidding the project.

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding her concerns in rebidding the project.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Nathan and Assistant City Attorney Krattiger confirmed that all protest items have been sufficiently addressed. 176

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding supporting staff's recommendations and the monetary difference between the two bids. She further voiced her support of the staff recommendation.

In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding the staff time spent investigating the bid protest.

Council Member Nakanishi voiced his support of the staff recommendation.

Luis Hernandez, President of Laborers' International Union of North America, Local No. 73, spoke in favor of supporting local workers through rebidding the contract with language supporting local businesses to allow a local company to provide the service.

Steve Dutra, President of Tree Lodi, spoke regarding WCA's service and commitment to Lodi's urban forest, Tree Lodi's support regardless of contract award, and the benefits of including Tree Lodi in urban forest management.

Tim Patterson, Area Manager of West Coast Arborists, spoke regarding WCA's long history with Lodi, the importance of the trees to the City's image, the importance of the WCA-developed GIS system, the cities that WCA maintains, and the need to rebid the project.

Jose Flores, Regional Manager of Elite Maintenance & Tree Service, spoke regarding the company's ability to deliver service to the City and encouraged Council to award the contract.

Mayor Yepez spoke in favor of rebidding the project.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding the duration of the previous WCA contracts, the evaluation of the services provided, and contract extensions.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Assistant City Attorney Krattiger provided information regarding Council approval of contract extensions.

In response to Mayor Yepez, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding change order authority.

Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi spoke regarding the service provided by WCA, its extracurricular activities supporting the community, and the local residents employed by WCA. He further voiced his intent to vote to reject the bids and rebid the project.

Mayor Craig-Hensley spoke regarding Tree Lodi's comments and the City's partnership with the organization.

Council Member Nakanishi spoke regarding the partnership with Tree Lodi and the investigation into the bid protest. He voiced his support for the staff recom mendation.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt a resolution rejecting the protest and awarding the contract for the 2026-2028 Tree Maintenance Project to Elite Maintenance & Tree Service, of Ceres, in the amount of $616,700, and execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $100,000.

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VOTE:

The above motion failed by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley and Council Member Nakanishi Noes: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi and Mayor Yepez

Absent: Council Member Bregman

Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi spoke in favor of directing staff to bring the item to Council on the August 19, 2026 agenda, when the full Council would be in attendance.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding the current Tree Maintenance contract.

Mayor Yepez spoke in favor of rejecting the bids.

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding her concerns on rebidding the contract.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding bid evaluation.

Mayor Yepez suggested adding additional criteria to the new bid.

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke in favor of bringing the item back to the next meeting when five Council Members are available to decide.

Mayor Yepez stated that he will be out of town during the next Council meeting.

Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi spoke regarding local preference and the local citizens employed by WCA.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding the local preference.

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding the importance of the local WCA employees and the commitment of Elite Maintenance & Tree Service to localize their business.

Discussion ensued with Council Member Craig-Hensley, Mayor Yepez, and Assistant City Attorney Krattiger regarding risks to the City associated with rejecting all of the bids.

Mayor Yepez agreed to participate in the August 19 meeting via teleconference in order to vote on this item.

In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Assistant City Attorney Krattiger provided information regarding the rejection of bids.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to direct staff to bring the item back to Council on the August 19, 2026 agenda.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None

Absent: Council Member Bregman
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G.4 Adopt a Resolution Ratifying the City Manager’s Employment of David Hanham as Community Development Director and Approving the Employment Agreement effective September 7, 2026 (IS - HR)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - David Hanham - Employment Contract Attachment 2 - Resolution

Human Resources Manager James Peavey provided a presentation regarding the ratification of the City Manager’s employment of David Hanham as Community Development Director.

Specific topics of discussion included background, fiscal impact, terms, and staff recommendation.

At Mayor Yepez's invitation, Mr. Hanham introduced himself, provided background information, and thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve the Lodi community.

Council Member Craig-Hensley and Mayor Yepez welcomed Mr. Hanham to the City.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Yepez, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-170 ratifying the City Manager’s employment of David Hanham as Community Development Director and approving the Employment Agreement effective September 7, 2026.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None

Absent: Council Member Bregman

G.5 Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to the Contract between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Lodi; and Waive the First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Contract Between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Lodi (IS - HR)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Exhibit
Attachment 2 - Resolution
Attachment 3 - Ordinance

Human Resources Manager James Peavey provided a presentation regarding an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Lodi. Specific topics of discussion included background, reduction of employee cost share, required Resolution of Intention and ordinance, fiscal impact, and staff recommendation.

Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-171 as a Resolution of Intention to approve an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Lodi; and waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2049 amending the contract between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Lodi.

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VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None

Absent: Council Member Bregman

G.6 Waive the First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.13 of the Municipal Code to Transfer the Appointment Authority for the City Clerk to the City Manager (IS - HR)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Proposed Changes to LMC 2.13 City Clerk Reporting Structure (Redlined)
Attachment 2 - Proposed Changes to LMC 2.13 City Clerk
Reporting Structure (Clean)

Human Resources Manager James Peavey provided a presentation regarding the introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 2.13 of the Lodi Municipal Code to transfer the appointment authority for the City Clerk to the City Manager. Specific topics of discussion included background, proposed amendment, benefits, required ordinance amendment for implementation, and staff recommendation.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Assistant City Attorney Krattiger provided information regarding the proposed ordinance amendment's effect on the timeline for advertisement for the vacant City Clerk position.

Interim City Clerk Solorzano stated that for transparency, he may not be with the City at the time the ordinance goes into effect.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Human Resources Manager Peavey and Assistant City Attorney Krattiger provided information regarding the timeline for the hiring of a new City Clerk.

Discussion ensued with Mayor Yepez, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Assistant City Attorney Krattiger, and Human Resources Manager Peavey regarding the recruitment timeline and the changes to the job description related to the ordinance amendment.

Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2050 amending Chapter 2.13 of the Municipal Code to transfer the appointment authority for the City Clerk to the City Manager.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez
Noes: None

Absent: Council Member Bregman

H. Ordinances - None

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I. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.

ATTEST:

Walfred Solorzano
Interim City Clerk
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LODI CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

CARNEGIE FORUM
305 WEST PINE STREET, LODI
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 - 6:00 P.M.

C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call

The City Council Closed Session meeting of August 19, 2026, was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi at 6:05 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 Interim City Clerk Solorzano

NOTE: Council Member Bregman participated in the meeting via teleconference.

C-2 Announcement of Closed Session

a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Name of Case: Christopher Bennitt v. City of Lodi, et. al, San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UCP-2025-1701.

b) 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.

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-UOE-2026-0044713.

d) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: One Appointed Position.

Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b). Initial Review of Interim City Attorney.

e) PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b). Title: Interim City Clerk Recruitment.

C-3 Adjournment to Closed Session

At 6:07 p.m., Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action

At 7:16 p.m., Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi reconvened the City Council meeting, and Interim City Attorney Luebberke disclosed that there was no reportable action.

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A. Call to Order / Roll Call

The Regular City Council meeting of August 19, 2026, was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi at 7:16 p.m.

Present: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi

Absent: None

Also Present: City Manager Reddig, Interim City Attorney Luebberke, and Interim City Clerk Solorzano

NOTE: Mayor Yepez participated in the meeting via teleconference.

NOTE: Council Member Bregman participated in the meeting via teleconference.

NOTE: Mayor Yepez left the meeting at 8:16 p.m.

B. Presentations

B.1 Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Day of September 1, 2026, as Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day (CD)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Proclamation - Building & Code Staff Appreciation Day

Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi presented a proclamation to Interim Community Development Director Cynthia Marsh and Chief Building Official Derek Poe proclaiming September 1, 2026, as Building and Code Staff Appreciation in the City of Lodi.

C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)

Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Craig-Hensley, 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, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez Noes: None

Absent: None

ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).

C.1 Receive and File the Treasurer’s Report and Register of Claims for the Month of April 2026 (IS-FIN)

Attachments: Attachment 1_Treasurer's Report Apr 2026
Attachment 2_Register of Claims Apr 2026

Claims were approved in the amount of $25,280,648.

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C.2 Receive and File the Treasurer’s Report and Register of Claims for the Month of May 2026 (IS-FIN)

Attachments: Attachment 1_Treasurer's Report May 26
Attachment 2_Register of Claims May 2026

Claims were approved in the amount of $19,187,660.

C.3 Adopt a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 and 2026/27 Appropriations Spending Limit (IS-FIN)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - FY 26-27 Spending Limits Calculation Document (GANN) Attachment 2 - Gann Limit Correction Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2026-172 amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 and 2026/27 Appropriations Spending Limit.

C.4 Adopt a Resolution Approving City of Lodi Pay Schedule Dated August 19, 2026 (IS-HR)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Salary Schedule
Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2026-174 approving the City of Lodi Pay Schedule dated August 19, 2026.

C.5 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with ePlus Technology, Inc., of Herndon, VA for the Purchase of the Armis Essentials Asset Vulnerability Management Cybersecurity Platform ($75,748) (IS-IT)

Attachments: Attachment 1- ePlus Technology Inc. Amendment No. 1 Attachment 2- 2026 Reso Item - ePlus Armis -V3

Adopted Resolution No. 2026-173 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with ePlus Technology, Inc., of Herndon, Virginia, for the purchase of the Armis Essentials Asset Vulnerability Management Cybersecurity Platform, in the amount of $75,748.

C.6 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Mosaic Partners LLC to Perform Recruitment Services for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $103,000 (IS-HR)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Professional Services Agreement Attachment 2 - Amendment No. 1
Attachment 3 - Amendment No. 2
Attachment 4 - Resolution Exhibit 2 to Attachment 3 - Mosaic - Proposal for City Clerk Recruitment

Adopted Resolution No. 2026-175 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Mosaic Partners, LLC, to perform recruitment services for a total agreement amount not to exceed $103,000.

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C.7 Accept Quarterly Report of Purchases between $30,000 and $60,000 through June 30, 2026 (IS-FIN)

Attachments: Attachment 1_CY 26 Q2 2026 $30k to $60k Purchases Final

Accepted the Quarterly Report of Purchases between $30,000 and $60,000 through June 30, 2026.

C.8 Adopt a Resolution of the Lodi City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Cash Donation from the Lodi Police PARTNERS' Foundation for the Purchase of a Chevrolet Colorado Pickup and Appropriating Funds in the Amount of $37,015.26 (PD)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Donation and Disposition
Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2026-176 authorizing the City Manager to accept a cash donation from the Lodi Police PARTNERS' Foundation for the purchase of a Chevrolet Colorado pickup and appropriating funds in the amount of $37,015.26.

C.9 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Stormwater Trash Collection Project - Phase 5 (2025) (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Exhibit A

Accepted the improvements under the contract for the Stormwater Trash Collection Project - Phase 5 (2025).

C.10 Accept Improvements Under Contract for 2025 Hale Park Court Improvements (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Exhibit A Photos

Accepted the improvements under the contract for the 2025 Hale Park Court Improvements.

C.11 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Additional Change Orders to 2025-2027 Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Program ($400,000), and Appropriate Funds ($180,000) (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - CIP 344 CIP PWST-26001 Sidewalk Repairs Attachment 2 - Resolution

Adopted Resolution No. 2026-177 authorizing the City Manager to execute additional change orders to the 2025-2027 Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Program, in the amount of $400,000, and appropriating funds in the amount of $180,000.

C.12 Set a Public Hearing for September 2, 2026 to Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (CD)

Set a public hearing for September 2, 2026, to consider adopting a resolution approving the 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

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C.13 Accept Improvements Under Contract for the Parking Structure Stair Re-sealing Project and Adopt a Resolution Updating the Contract Award Amount from $76,980 to $79,680 (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Exhibit A (Photos)
Attachment 2 - Resolution

Accepted the improvements under the contract for the Parking Structure Stair Re-sealing Project and adopted Resolution No. 2026-178 updating the contract award amount from $76,980 to $79,680.

C.14 Approve $20,000 Non-Profit Fund Allocation to the Downtown Lodi Business Alliance for the 2026 Downtown Lodi Holiday Program (CLK)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Request Letter

Approved $20,000 Non-Profit Fund allocation to the Downtown Lodi Business Alliance for the 2026 Downtown Lodi Holiday Program.

D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items

Maria Rufino, a member of the public, spoke regarding the homeless and the parks.

John Slaughterback, a member of the public, welcomed City Manager Reddig, thanked Mayor Yepez for meeting with him, and thanked Council Member Craig-Hensley for attending National Night Out.

E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding the groundbreaking for the Police Department Training Facility, a recent meeting with the Lodi Improvement Committee, attendance at the Lodi Planning Commission meeting, and attendance at the Women's Club’s celebration of Laura DeForce Gordon Day.

F. Public Hearings - None

G. Regular Calendar

G.1 Adopt a Resolution of the Lodi City Council Appointing Taryn Jones to the Position of City Attorney and Approving the Related Employment Agreement Effective September 21, 2026 (IS-HR)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Jones Taryn (employment agreement) Attachment 2 - Resolution

Human Resources Manager James Peavey provided a presentation regarding the appointment of Taryn Jones to the position of City Attorney. Specific topics of discussion included background, provisions of Employment Agreement, effective date, salary, funding, and staff recommendation.

At Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi's invitation, Ms. Jones introduced herself and expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to work for the City of Lodi.

Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi welcomed Ms. Jones.

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Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-179 appointing Taryn Jones to the position of City Attorney and approving the related Employment Agreement effective September 21, 2026.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez Noes: None

Absent: None

ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).

G.2 Adopt a Resolution Rejecting Protest and Awarding Contract for 2026-2028 Tree Maintenance Project to Elite Maintenance & Tree Service, of Ceres ($616,700), and Execute Change Orders ($100,000) (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Exhibit A (Protest Letter from WCA) Attachment 2 - Exhibit B (City's Response to Protest Letter) Attachment 3 - Exhibit C (Letter from Elite Maintenance) Attachment 4 - Resolution

Interim Public Works Director Sean Nathan provided information regarding potential procurement methods and noted that the PowerPoint presentation from the August 5, 2026 meeting was available should Council need to review any of the slides.

Council Member Bregman spoke regarding his recent positive experience with West Coast Arborists but stated due to the City's budget deficit, he felt it was necessary to go with the low bidder.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding Electric Utility's contract with West Coast Arborists.

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding her desire to not undermine staff's recommendation in the selection process and voiced her support for awarding the contract to Elite Maintenance & Tree Service(EMTS).

Mayor Yepez spoke regarding the importance of this item and stated that he will vote to rebid the contract.

Council Member Nakanishi voiced his support for awarding the contract to EMTS.

Ben Canterbury, representing EMTS, spoke regarding the ability of EMTS to provide the service expected by the City.

Ian Ashby, Regional Arborist for EMTS, provided his credentials as an arborist and shared a letter from the Chief Executive Officer of Tree Fresno in support of EMTS.

Jose Flores, Regional Manager of EMTS, requested that Council support the recommendation of City staff and award the contract to EMTS and spoke regarding work performed for other jurisdictions.
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Tim Patterson, Area Manager of West Coast Arborists (WCA), spoke regarding WCA's twenty-year history with the City of Lodi, concerns over the gap in bids, information not provided in the bid, and the right of Council to set aside bids.

Kenji Ota, of WCA, spoke regarding WCA's involvement in the Lodi community, the WCA employees who live in Lodi, and the benefit of keeping the contract dollars local.

In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding the price differential between the two bids.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-180 rejecting the protest and awarding the contract for the 2026-2028 Tree Maintenance Project to Elite Maintenance & Tree Service, of Ceres, in the amount of $616,700, and authorizing the execution of change orders in an amount not to exceed $100,000.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, and Council Member Nakanishi
Noes: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi and Mayor Yepez

Absent: None

ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).

G.3 Adopt a Resolution Repealing and Replacing the Finance Committee Resolution to Update Committee Membership, Objectives, and Appointment Guidelines (IS-FIN)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Resolution

Director of Administrative Services Jamie Bandy provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding repealing and replacing the Finance Committee resolution to update Committee membership, objectives, and appointment guidelines. Specific topics of discussion included background, proposed membership expansion, proposed membership, Committee scope, and staff recommendation.

Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi stated that he serves on the Finance Committee and supports the recommendation.

Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke in favor of amending the language relative to qualifications to state, "residents or individuals who work or have a business interest in Lodi."

Scott Hamilton, a member of the public, spoke in favor of the proposed change and suggested having advisors to analyze the budget document each year for the Committee and financial literacy training for members.

In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi provided information regarding the frequency of the meetings and the presence of staff members.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Director of Administrative Services Bandy provided information regarding required fiscal accountability training.

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Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-181 repealing and replacing the Finance Committee resolution to update Committee membership, objectives, and appointment guidelines.

VOTE:

The above motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez Noes: None

Absent: None

ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).

NOTE: Mayor Yepez left the meeting at 8:16 p.m.

G.4 Approve Plans and Specifications, Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Lodi Parking Structure Vehicle Security Upgrades and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Award Contract to Lowest Responsive Bidder and Execute Change Orders ($250,000 Combined) (PW)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - Resolution

Interim Public Works Director Sean Nathan provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Lodi Parking Structure Vehicle Security Upgrades project. Specific topics of discussion included background, swing gate on the Pine Street entrance, roll-up vehicle gate on the Elm Street entrance, and re-opening of the third floor following completion of security upgrades.

In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding the Pine Street entrance and potential traffic issues.

In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding the security protocol for incidents at the Parking Structure and the contract for security services.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to approve the plans and specifications, authorize advertisement for bids for the Lodi Parking Structure Vehicle Security Upgrades and adopt Resolution No. 2026-182 authorizing the City Manager to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder and execute change orders in a combined amount not to exceed $250,000.

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

ROLL CALL VOTE
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H. Ordinances

H.1 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2049 Amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.13 Of The Municipal Code To Transfer the Oversight, Direction, And Control, Of the City Clerk From the City Council To The City Manager (IS-HR)

Attachments: Attachment 1 - City Clerk Ordinance Amendment (proposed) Attachment 2 - City Clerk Ordinance Amendment (redline)

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, (following reading of the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print Ordinance No. 2049 amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.13 to transfer the oversight, direction, and control of the City Clerk from the City Council to the City Manager, which was introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held August 5, 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

ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).

I. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

ATTEST:

Walfred Solorzano
Interim City Clerk
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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Bickford Ventures, Inc. doing business as Division 1 Construction Management Services for Construction Management, Construction Testing, and Special Investigation Services for the Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter to Extend the Term of the Agreement through March 31, 2027 (CD) MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Kari Chadwick, CDD Program Specialist
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Bickford Ventures, Inc. doing business as Division 1 Construction Management Services for Construction Management, Construction Testing, and Special Investigation Services for the Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter to extend the term of the agreement through March 31, 2027.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

In January 2025, the City entered into a contract with Bobo Construction to construct the Lodi Access Center.

At the same time, an RFP was issued for construction management and Bickford Ventures, Inc. was awarded the contract.

As the Access Center Project advances through construction and implementation of these previously approved components, several contract adjustments were necessary to support continued coordination, required closeout activities, and the incorporation of previously awarded funding.

Additionally, during construction, environmental conditions were identified, including impacted soils encountered during site work, which required ongoing testing, analysis, and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safe project delivery. These efforts have been incorporated into the project as part of standard construction progression and closeout requirements and have caused delays that require additional time to be added to the contract.

This Amendment No. 2 to Bickford Ventures, Inc. will allow Construction Management, Construction Testing, and Special Investigation Services for the Lodi Access Center to continue until the completion of the project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Appropriations have already been allocated through prior Council actions through the acceptance of various grants and appropriated to the Access Center Capital Improvement Project. This Amendment is an extension of the term of the agreement.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

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Attn: Jennifer Rhyne C/O John Della Monica
221 W. Pine St. Lodi Ca
RE: Lodi Access Center - Construction Management Services Subject: Contract Amendment (time and cost extension)
Dear Jennifer,
During construction at the Lodi Access Center, unforeseen conditions have resulted in changes and additional scope for the General Contractor, Bobo Construction. These changes have extended the project schedule several months beyond the original completion date, which remains undetermined as we are still evaluating the scope, associated costs, and overall duration of the impacts. This has in turn extended the need for Division 01’s Construction Management services.

As discussed and requested by the City, Division 01 is seeking a contract amendment in the amount of $50,000.00. This figure, provided by the City as a provisional budget, reflects our best current understanding of the remaining effort required and may also need to cover additional costs associated with Terracon testing services originally included in our budget. All services will continue to be billed at the hourly rates established in our existing agreement (attached in response email)
Given the evolving nature of these changes, this amendment is intended to provide the necessary resources to address project needs as they arise. We will continue to monitor and track all costs and time impacts and will coordinate with the city should further adjustments be required.

Please let me know if you need any additional information or supporting documentation to process this request.

Sincerely,

Paul H. Bickford
President – Owner
Mailing Address: 221 W. Oak St. Suite B. Lodi CA 95240
Mobile: (209) 224-7040
[email protected]
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BICKFORD VENTURES, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS DIVISION 1 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT, CONSTRUCTION TESTING, AND SPECIAL INVESTIGATION

SERVICES FOR THE LODI ACCESS CENTER AND EMERGENCY SHELTER EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT THROUGH MARCH 31, 2027 =============================================================================

WHEREAS, the City of Lodi City Council approved 710 N. Sacramento Street, Lodi, CA 95240, as the location for the Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter (“Access Center”) on October 6, 2021, per Resolution No. 2021-273; and
WHEREAS, the City is developing a permanent Access Center and Emergency Shelter to provide housing and partnering with San Joaquin County for behavioral health services to individuals experiencing homelessness; and
WHEREAS, unanticipated project needs including ADA-compliant slab work, the additional coordination of a quiet ward and respite beds supported by San Joaquin County Behavioral Health, and unforeseen environmental remediation related to contaminated soils have required contract modifications and additional professional services; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding for these contract amendments has been secured through existing grant funds, committed County contributions, and anticipated cost savings; and WHEREAS, Staff is requesting to extend the term of the Professional Services Agreement with Bickford Ventures, Inc., doing business as Division 1 Construction Management Services for Construction Management, Construction Testing, and Special Investigation Services for the Access Center and Emergency Shelter project through March 31, 2027.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Bick ford Ven tures, Inc. , doing business as Division 1 Construction Management Services to extend t he term of the Agreement through Mar ch 31, 2027.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol Manual (adopted November 6, 2019, 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: September 16, 2026
============================================================================= I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026-_____ was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 16, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

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Walfred Solorzano
Interim City Clerk

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AGENDA TITLE:

Accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 (IS - FIN) MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Chia Lor, Accounting Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Government Code Section 53646 establishes recommended investment reporting requirements for California public agencies. The City Council’sadopted Investment Policy aligns with the requirements of Section 53646.

Attachment 1 includes the Investment Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. This report follows the State’s recommended reporting requirement and complies with the City of Lodi’s Investment Policy and Internal Control Guidelines.

The City’scurrent investments meet the primary objectives outlined in the City of Lodi’sInvestment Policy as follows. In priority order, those objectives and brief analysis are:

1. Safety. As of June 30, 2026, 53.25% of the portfolio is held in cash or cash equivalents, which carry minimal risk to principal. The remaining investments are purchased meeting minimum credit quality requirements outlined in the policy to provide for high probability of capital preservation in the portfolio.

2. Liquidity. The portfolio allows for sufficient liquidity to meet projected cash flow needs to comply with City reserve policies, and effectively manage City operations. The 53.25% of investments held in cash or equivalents can be quickly converted to cash if needed.

3. Yield. The City will attempt to obtain the most reasonable yield possible when selecting an investment provided that the safety and liquidity objectives are met. For the quarter ending June 30, 2026, the portfolio earned $1,929,533 in interest and dividends.

Note this figure excludes unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in market value.

To minimize market value erosion, the City’sstrategy is to purchase investments with the intent to hold them until maturity. This approach promotes long-term stability and avoids reactive decision-making based on short- term market fluctuations.

The City Council has authorized the City Treasurer to make investments on behalf of the City. All investments activity is conducted in accordance with the Prudent Investment Standard, State law, and the City of Lodi’s adopted Investment Policy.

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Not applicable.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

As per attached reports.

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QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORTJUNE 30, 2026Current Portfolio Summary:1. Safety - Preservation of capital in overall portifolio.2. Liquidity - Ability to liquidate one or more investments to meet unexpected expenditures.3. Yield - Attainment of a reasonable rate of return, provided the criteria for Safety and Liquidity are met.Table 1:Investment Type (Authorized) MaturityPolicy Maximum (%)Current Portfolio (%)Recorded ValueU.S. Treasury Obligations 5 years Fixed-Term 100% 0.26% 494,876$ U.S. Government Agency Securities5 years Fixed-Term 100% 11.42% 21,819,212 Bankers Acceptances 180 days - 40% 0.00% - Certificate of Deposits 5 years Fixed-Term 100% 0.44% 834,448 Negotiable Certificate of Deposits5 years Fixed-Term 30% 1.82% 3,481,393 Commercial Paper 270 days - 30% 0.00% - California State Local Agency Investment FundIndefinite On-Demand 100% 27.28% 52,103,336 Passbook Deposits Indefinite - 100% 0.00% - Mutual Funds and Money Market Mutual FundsN/A On-Demand 20% 13.48% 25,739,545 Medium Term Corporation Notes5 years Fixed-Term 30% 24.57% 46,930,420 Joint Power Authority Pool Indefinite On-Demand 30% 6.11% 11,678,104 Certificate of Deposits Account Registry ServicesIndefinite - 30% 0.00% - Supranational Obligations 5 years Fixed-Term 30% 2.16% 4,125,050 Municipal Securities 5 years Fixed-Term 100% 12.46% 23,801,368 191,007,754$ Cash in Bank:51,037,714$ TOTAL CASH & INVESTMENTS: 242,045,468$ Jamie Bandy Jennelle Baker - BechtholdTreasurer/Administrative Services Director Budget ManagerReview Date Review Date As of June 30, 2026, the investment portfolio was in conformity with all state laws and the City's Investment Policy. In accordance withthe Investment Policy adopted by City Council, City Treasurer strives to meet the investment objectives in the following priority order: The following table (Table 1) presents a summary of the current portfolio of the City's investments by the percentage held in eachpermitted investment type compared to the maximum allocation allowed and the recorded value as of June 30, 2026.

TOTAL INVESTMENTS:I certify this report accurately reflects all city pooled investments and is in conformity with state law and the City of Lodi's InvestmentPolicy adopted on June 20, 2024. The investment program herein shown provides sufficient cash liquidity to meet the next six monthsestimated expenditures. A copy of this report is available in the City Clerk's Office or online athttp://www.lodi.gov/finance/revenue.html. 231
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Adopt a Resolution Approving Contract with Lodi Unified School District to Provide Community Based Organization (CBO) After-School Staff Support for the Bridge Program at Three Locations During the 2026/2027 School Year, in the Amount of $557,000, and authorize the City Manager to enter into future agreements for the 2026/2027 school year upon the request of Lodi Unified School District in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for a total not to exceed $657,000 (PRCS) MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a Resolution approving contract with Lodi Unified School District to provide Community Based Organization (CBO) after-school staff support for the Bridge Program at three locations during the 2026/2027 school year in the amount of $557,000, with an additional contingency of up to $100,000 available upon request of the District and approval of the City Manager and Department Head.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Lodi Unified School District (LUSD) is the recipient of a state After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program grant, which funds after-school enrichment for K-8 students participating in the Bridge Program.

The California Department of Education grant, funded by Proposition 49 (2002), requires a recreational component for participating students. For the past 18 years, LUSD has contracted with the City of Lodi to serve as a sub-recipient of these funds, with the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department (PRCS) providing the required recreational programming. LUSD has again negotiated an agreement with PRCS to continue this role during the 2026/27 school year.

The three (3) sites served under this agreement are Reese, Larson, and Victor Elementary Schools. These locations were transitioned into the Bridge Program in the 2024/25 school year, having previously been supported under the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP). The program ensures students have access to structured recreational and enrichment opportunities beyond the school day.

For FY26/27 LUSD has asked PRCS department to support expanded intersession programming, bringing the total agreement to $557,000. To address potential program fluctuations or emerging needs, the agreement also authorizes the City Manager to enter into future agreements for the 2026/2027 school year upon the request of Lodi Unified School District in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for a total not to exceed $657,000.

The revenue and expenses related to this program were included in the FY27 Council adopted budget.

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PRCS costs are fully covered under the terms of the contract. A contingency of up to $100,000 is included, subject to request by LUSD and approval by the City Manager and PRCS Department Head.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

Per agreement with Lodi Unified School District and FY27 budget.

Revenue account 20073103.57303
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A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING

CONTRACT WITH LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE

COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO) AFTER SCHOOL

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================================================================================= WHEREAS, the Lodi Unified School District (LUSD) is the recipient of a state After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program grant, which provides funds for after school enrichment for K -8 students participating in LUSD's Bridge Program; and
WHEREAS, LUSD has contracted with the City (sub -recipient) to provide these services for the past 1 8 years and has negotiated an agreement for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department (PRCS) to do so again for the school year 2026/27; and

WHEREAS, PRCS will offer after school programs by facilitating daily homework assistance and by providing student enrichment and physical activities at three (3) schools in Lodi, including Reese, Larson and Victor Elementary Schools, when school gets out until 6:00 p.m. on scheduled school days.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $557,000 between Lodi Unified School District (Grantee) and the City of Lodi (Sub -recipient) to provide the Bridge Program at three (3) schools during school year 2026/2027, and authorize the City Manager to enter into future agreements for the 2026/2027 school year upon request of the Lodi Unified School District in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $657,000; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol Manual (Res.

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: September 16, 2026

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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026-____ was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 16, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –
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Adopt a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for DeBenedetti Park Improvements 2027 (PRCS)..end
MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Christina Jaromay, Park, Recreation and Cultural Services Director RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for DeBenedetti Park Improvements 2027.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

City Council approved the master plan for DeBenedetti Park on July 17, 2019. Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc (CALA) developed the plan and with Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) staff identified the first two (2) project phases in the plan.

In March 2023, the City entered into a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with CALA to revise the original scope of work to include improvements which would allow the current drive aisle to connect to the existing parking infrastructure on the south side of the park. This work also includes revising the location of the proposed trash enclosure. Amendment 1 to the PSA allowed for a time extension and increased costs for construction assistance, review and finalization of the plans after Building Department’s review and comments.

Amendment 2 included revisions to the plans required to meet 2022 California Building Code and Cal Green Code requirements, specifically Section 11B-250 for circulation paths and implementation of EV parking.

This project includes the addition of a parking lot on Century Blvd, restroom and concession pre-engineered / pre-manufactured structure, masonry park sign, trash enclosure, underground utilities, paths of travel, lighting, park amenities, irrigation and landscaping.

The plans and specifications are on file in the PRCS Department. The planned bid opening date is November 18, 2026. The total project estimate is $5,100,000.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Park Impact Fees are collected to provide expanded services associated with the community’s growth, including development of DeBenedetti Park.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

This project is included in the fiscal year capital improvement program and is funded through the Parks Impact Fee Fund. Project PKCP-2004 Fund 437.

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A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING

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WHEREAS, City Council approved the master plan for DeBenedetti Park on July 17, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc (CALA) developed the plan; and

WHEREAS, the two (2) project phases in the plan include the addition of a parking lot on Century Blvd., restroom and pre-engineered / premanufactured concession structure, masonry park sign, trash enclosure, underground utilities, paths of travel, lighting, park amenities, irrigation and landscaping; and

WHEREAS, In March 2023, the City entered into a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with CALA to revise the original scope of work to include improvements which would allow the current drive aisle to connect to the existing parking infrastructure on the south side of the park and include revising the location of the proposed trash enclosure; and

WHEREAS, the plans and specifications are on file in the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department with a project estimate of $5,100,000; and

WHEREAS, the planned bid opening date is November 18, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the plans and specifications and authorizes advertisement for bids for the Debenedetti Park Improvements 2027 project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol Manual (Res.

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: September 16, 2026

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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026- was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 16, 2026, by the following vote:

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Project Title: #16
District Nos: 1 Project Length Priority High
Expenditure Prior Years FY 25/26
Estimate
FY 26/27
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FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Future Yrs Total
Contracts 4,872,916$ 10,000,000$ 14,872,916$
Internal Staff 127,084$ 127,084$
Total Capital Costs 5,000,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 10,000,000$ 15,000,000$ Funding Source(s) Prior Years FY 25/26
Estimate
FY 26/27
Budget
FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Future Yrs Total
437 - Parks&Rec Facilities - IMF 5,000,000$ 10,000,000$ 15,000,000$ Total Project Financing 5,000,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 10,000,000$ 15,000,000$ Section II: Estimated Project Costs
Section III: Funding Sources/Methods of Financing
Capital Improvement Plan
FY 2026-2027
PRCS has contracted with Callendar Associates Landscape Architecture for a park master plan because of anticipated funds available.

Additional Information
Impact fee fund is estimated to be approximately $5 million as of 6/30/21. $4 million has been earmarked for the first two Phases of the Council approved 2019 Master Plan.

Justification/factor driving project
An updated Master Plan design was approved by Council in July 2019 for approximately 29 acres of high-ground park space. The project was divided into 8 phases for a total estimated cost of $13.9 million. Funding for the first two phases is available and earmarked in the Parks and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee fund totalling $4 million dollars. This capital request encompasses only Phase I & II of high-ground construction to develop recreational amenities per the new site master plan. Improvements will include construction of the Century Boulevard parking lot area, trash enclosure, lighted concrete walkway / path of travel, restroom / concession structure, underground utilities, irrigation and landscaping improvements. Summary of Park Acreage: 49.0 Total Park Acreage; 20.0 Acres Currently Developed; 29.0 Undeveloped Acres included in the 2019 Master Plan; This Project/Phase I & II include development of only 4 acres.

Section I: Description
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AGENDA TITLE:

Adopt a Resolution Approving the Selection of Miranda Pelletier and Michelle Martinez as Artists for the Alley Mural Located at West Locust Street Between North Church Street and North Pleasant Avenue ($25,000) (PRCS)
MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
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Emerson Yellen, Deputy Director - Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a Resolution approving the Lodi Arts Commission’srecommendation to select Miranda Pelletier and Michelle Martinez as two of four artists for the alley mural located at West Locust Street between North Church Street and North Pleasant Avenue.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The alley mural project at West Locust Street was initiated in response to requests from members of the public for additional public art in the area surrounding the Lodi Police Department and Lodi Library. In response to this community interest, the Lodi Arts Commission and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department developed a mural project intended to add public art to the wall located behind the Lodi Police Department, directly across from the Lodi Library.

In May 2024, the Lodi Arts Commission and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department issued a Call to Artists seeking submissions from Lodi-area professional and emerging artists and design teams.

The Call to Artists identified the theme as “Contemporary Lodi & Its Citizenry” and sought designs depicting contemporary Lodi and Lodi citizens, past and present. Designs were also required to incorporate a noticeable decorative border and be sufficiently large and bold to be viewed from a distance.

The mural wall is located along the alley parallel to West Locust Street between North Church Street and North Pleasant Avenue. The wall consists of 13 distinct stucco panels, with individual mural panels approximately six feet tall by 30 feet wide.

Three artists submitted artwork for consideration through the Call to Artists process. At its September 11, 2024 meeting, the Lodi Arts Commission reviewed the submissions and recommended the designs submitted by Miranda Pelletier and Michelle Martinez for approval by the City Council. The September 11 selection date was included in the original project timeline.

Artist Miranda Pelletier’s proposed mural, shown below, depicts rolling hills, tractors on backroads and hardworking people in vineyards. Artist Miranda Pelletier’s proposal states “The wine industry in Lodi may be a tourist destination but the vineyards bring people together creating a close-knit community working together in a beautiful way. Who wouldn’t want to be ‘Stuck in Lodi’.” City of Lodi Printed on 9/10/2026Page 1 of 3
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Artist Michelle Martinez’s proposed mural “Contemporary Lodi and its Citizenry Past and Present”, shown below depicts different cultures to show Lodi’s diverse cultures. The background for the mural is a traditional German quilt which represents the rich culture of German citizens who came to Lodi from the Midwest and led the growth of our full, vibrant community. The quilt represents Lodi’s past.

The overall alley mural project at West Locust Street is anticipated to ultimately include four artists and four murals. Approval of the Arts Commission’s recommendation of Pelletier and Martinez represents the first two artist selections. Staff and the Arts Commission will continue the selection process to identify two additional artists to complete the four-mural project. The two additional artists will be presented to the City Council for consideration at a future meeting.

The original Call to Artists established a maximum cost of $12,500 per mural, inclusive of artist fees, design, materials, insurance, subcontractors, wall preparation, and painting. Funding is provided through the Art in Public Places program.

The Call to Artists provides that the final award is contingent upon the recommendation resulting from the selection process and is ultimately at the discretion of the City Council.

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Lodi Arts Commission’s recommendation of Miranda Pelletier and Michelle Martinez and authorize staff to proceed with agreements and coordination necessary for completion of their respective murals.

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recommended at this time. Funding is available through the Art in Public Places program.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

Funding is available within the Arts in Public Places (AiPP) program budget and will be allocated annually to the Mural Maintenance CIP AIPP-25001.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE LODI ARTS COMMISSION’S

RECOMMENDATION TO SELECT MIRANDA PELLETIER AND MICHELLE MARTINEZ AS

ARTISTS FOR THE ALLEY MURAL LOCATED AT WEST LOCUST BETWEEN NORTH CHURCH

STREET AND NORTH PLEASANT AVENUE
============================================================================ WHEREAS, the City of Lodi supports public art through its Art in Public Places program and the work of the Lodi Arts Commission; and

WHEREAS, members of the public requested additional public art in the area surrounding the Lodi Police Department and Lodi Library, leading to the development of the Alley Mural at West Locust between North Church Street and North Pleasant Avenue; and

WHEREAS, in May 2024, the Lodi Arts Commission and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department issued a Call to Artists seeking submissions from Lodi-area professional and emerging artists and design teams for murals to be painted on wall panels located behind the Lodi Police Department, across from the Lodi Library; and

WHEREAS, the Call to Artists established the mural theme as “Contemporary Lodi & Its Citizenry,” with designs intended to portray contemporary Lodi and Lodi citizens, past and present; and

WHEREAS, three artists submitted artwork for consideration through the Call to Artists process; and

WHEREAS, at its September 11, 2024 meeting, the Lodi Arts Commission reviewed the submissions and recommended that the City Council approve Miranda Pelletier and Michelle Martinez as artists for the Alley Mural at West Locust Street; and

WHEREAS, the alley mural is anticipated to include a total of four artists and four murals, with two additional artists to be selected and presented to the City Council for approval at a future date; and

WHEREAS, the Call to Artists established a maximum cost of $12,500 per mural, inclusive of artist fees, conception and design, materials, insurance, subcontractors, wall preparation, and painting, with funding provided through the Art in Public Places program; and

WHEREAS, the Call to Artists provides that final award is contingent upon the selection process and approval by the City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the recommendation of the Lodi Arts Commission to select Miranda Pelletier and Michelle Martinez as two of four artists for the alley mural at West Locust Street between North Church Street and Pleasant Avenue, at a cost not to exceed $12,500 per mural, for a total amount not to exceed $25,000, funded through the Art in Public Places program; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff is hereby authorized to proceed with the agreements and other actions necessary for Miranda Pelletier and Michelle Martinez to complete their respective murals; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining two artist selections for the Alley Mural Project will be brought before the City Council for consideration at a future meeting.

Dated: September 16, 2026
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AGENDA TITLE:

Adopt a Resolution Amending the Lodi Arts Commission Bylaws Regarding Quorum Requirements (PRCS) MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Emerson Yellen, Deputy Director - Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution amending the Lodi Arts Commission Bylaws under “Meetings and Rules of Order,” “Quorum,”Section A, to establish a quorum of five members when all nine Commission positions are filled and four members when eight or fewer members are appointed.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Lodi Arts Commission is authorized to consist of nine members. The current Lodi Arts Commission Bylaws provide that a majority of the Commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business and specifically require five members of the Commission to be present to establish a quorum.

Recent Commission vacancies and member availability have made it difficult for the Commission to consistently meet the five-member quorum requirement. When fewer than nine Commission positions are filled, the existing requirement can prevent the Commission from conducting scheduled business even when a significant majority of the currently appointed commissioners are present.

At its August 12, 2026, regular meeting, the Arts Commission considered potential amendments to the quorum requirement. During its discussion, the Commission expressed a desire to provide additional flexibility when Commission seats are vacant while maintaining a quorum requirement that ensures Commission business is conducted with adequate representation.

Following discussion, the Arts Commission unanimously recommended amending the Bylaws to establish a quorum of five members when all nine Commission positions are filled and four members when eight or fewer members are appointed.

The existing language under “Meetings and Rules of Order - Quorum - Section A” states:
“A quorum for the transaction of business shall consist of five (5) members when all nine (9) Commission positions are filled and four (4) members when eight (8) or fewer Commission positions are filled by appointed members.”
The proposed amendment maintains the existing five-member quorum when the Commission is fully appointed while allowing the Commission to continue conducting business during periods when one or more positions are vacant.

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All other provisions of the Lodi Arts Commission Bylaws will remain unchanged.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action FUNDING AVAILABLE:

Not applicable.

Attachments:

Attachment 1 - Lodi Arts Commission August 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes Attachment 2 - Lodi Arts Commission Bylaws - Redline Version Attachment 3 - Lodi Arts Commission Bylaws - Clean Version Attachment 4 - Resolution
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LODI ARTS COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 – 4:00 P.M.

Hutchins Street Square – Pisano Room

A. Roll Call

The regular meeting of the Lodi Arts Commission was called to order by Chair Geneva Mello at 4:03 p.m.

Present: Chair Mello; Commissioners Perrault, Mellor, Loeb, Johns, Crete, and Wurl

Absent: Commissioner Metcalf
Staff Present: Nell Singh, Recreation Manager; Emerson Yellen, Deputy Director

A quorum was present.

B. Minutes
B-1. Approve June 10, 2026 Minutes
The Commission reviewed the June 10, 2026 regular meeting minutes. A correction was requested to the spelling of JC Strode’s name.

Motion: Chair Mello moved to approve the June 10, 2026 minutes with the correction noted.

Second: Commissioner Johns
Vote: Motion passed unanimously.

C. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items
JC Strode of the Lodi Community Art Center provided a brief update on current activities, including the August membership show and the completed Painted Piano currently displayed at the Art Center. Ms.

Strode noted that another membership show was planned for September.

D. Action Items
D-1. Change to Arts Commission By-Laws – Quorum Requirements The Commission discussed the current By-Laws requirement that five members be present to constitute a quorum and the challenges created when Commission seats are vacant or members are unavailable.

Staff clarified that the proposed language included in the agenda communication contained an error and discussed alternative approaches with the Commission. Commissioners expressed support for maintaining a minimum quorum of four members while requiring five members when all nine Commission seats are filled. Members noted that this approach would provide flexibility during vacancies without allowing a small number of commissioners to conduct Commission business.

Staff advised that any amendment to the By-Laws would be reviewed by the City Attorney before being forwarded to the City Council for final consideration.

Motion: Commissioner Crete moved to recommend amending the Arts Commission By-Laws to establish “a quorum of five members when all nine Commission positions are filled and four members when eight or fewer members are appointed.”
Second: Commissioner Perrault
Vote: Motion passed unanimously.

D-2. 2026-27 Arts Grant Application Process and Timeline The Commission reviewed the proposed 2026-27 Arts & Culture Project Grant application process, materials, and timeline. Discussion focused on providing applicants sufficient time to prepare complet e applications and establishing a more predictable annual application schedule.

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submissions. The proposed September 16 deadline was changed to October 1, 2026, with subsequent dates to be adjusted as necessary.

The Commission also established an Ad Hoc Grant Committee consisting of Commissioners Wurl, Johns, and Perrault to review and score eligible applications and provide funding recommendations to the full Commission.

Motion: Commissioner Perrault moved to approve the 2026-27 Arts Grant application process and timeline with the Project Grant application deadline changed to October 1, 2026, and subsequent dates adjusted accordingly.

Second: Commissioner Wurl
Vote: Motion passed unanimously.

D-3. Changes to Lodi Community Art Center Grant
JC Strode of the Lodi Community Art Center presented the organization’s req uest to modify its previously approved $1,750 grant for a Photography Show originally scheduled for September 2026. Ms. Strode explained that unforeseen circumstances, including the illness of the individual coordinating the show, prevented the organization from completing the necessary Call for Artists and promotional work in time for the September exhibition.

The Art Center requested permission to retain the awarded funding and apply it toward a rescheduled Photography Show in February 2027 rather than return the grant funds. Ms. Strode noted that the organization would not seek an additional grant for another Photography Show during the upcoming grant cycle.

Commissioners expressed support for the extension and appreciation for the organization bringing the change to the Commission for approval.

Motion: Commissioner Johns moved to approve the Lodi Community Art Center’s request to apply the previously awarded $1,750 grant toward a Photography Show to be held in February 2027.

Second: Commissioner Crete
Vote: Motion passed unanimously.

D-4. Central Ave. Traffic Calming
Lyndsy Davis presented an update on the proposed Central Avenue traffic -calming public art project.

Updated cost information was presented indicating an estimated cost of approximately $2,600 per sculpture, or approximately $27,000 for ten fabricated and installed sculptures.

Discussion focused on installation requirements, maintenance responsibilities, coordination with Public Works, the potential use of outside contractors on public property, the number and placement of sculptures, and possible outside funding or partnerships. Davis indicated that even a smaller installation, such as two sculptures near a school crossing, could provide value if a larger installation was not feasible.

Commissioners expressed continued support for the concept but agreed that add itional information regarding installation, maintenance, and Public Works requirements should be obtained before issuing a Call for Artists. Staff agreed to begin discussions with Public Works regarding the feasibility and requirements of the project.

Motion: Commissioner Perrault moved to continue moving the Central Avenue Traffic Calming project forward, with staff directed to coordinate with Public Works and obtain additional information regarding installation, maintenance, and project requirements before proceeding with a Call for Artists.

Second: Commissioner Mellor
Vote: Motion passed unanimously.

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Tony Segale presented options for replacing or recreating mural artwork at Hutchins Street Square. The options included recreating the Chautauqua mural, painting directly on the wall rather than using removable panels, and creating an updated version of the former Hutchins Street Square mural that had previously been located downtown.

Segale discussed the history and artistic considerations associated with the different concepts, including the story represented by the former Hutchins Street Square mural and opportunities to update the artwork while retaining elements of the original design.

The Commission discussed the history represented by each concept and expressed interest in an updated Hutchins Street Square mural that would retain elements of the original artwork while incorporating more contemporary references to the Square and its history. Painting directly on the wal l was also discussed as preferable to the panel system previously used.

Staff noted that the proposed location and concept should be discussed with the Hutchins Street Square Foundation and that additional City approval may be required depending on the fi nal project and cost.

Motion: Commissioner Mellor moved to proceed with development of an updated version of the former Hutchins Street Square mural concept and to continue coordination regarding the proposed location and necessary approvals.

Second: Commissioner Perrault
Vote: Motion passed unanimously.

E. Regular Agenda Items
E-1. Update from Lodi Arts Foundation
Commissioner Perrault provided an update on Lodi Arts Foundation activities. The Foundation’s August Art Market was reported as successful, and planning was underway for its final Art Market of the season.

The Foundation’s final Art and Music Salon of the year was scheduled for September 19 with a country - themed program.

Commissioner Perrault also provided information regarding a new children’s art show partnership, including workshops leading up to the exhibition and an art show planned for August 29. An update on the Foundation’s strategic planning process was anticipated at a future meeting.

E-2. Discuss Sister City Partnership with Japan
Commissioner Mellor provided an update regarding the Sister City partnership with Japan. The Commission discussed the status of communications and agreed to continue allowing the partnership opportunity to develop.

E-3. Discuss Lodi Arts Commission General Marketing Plan Funding The item was tabled for discussion at a future meeting.

E-4. Discuss Updates to Lodi Arts Commission By-Laws and AiPP Funding Policies The item was tabled for discussion at a future meeting.

E-5. Update from Parks & Recreation Display Case Subcommittee Commissioner Crete provided an update from the Parks & Recreation Display Case Subcommittee. Work on the display continues, and the subcommittee will continue coordinating the materials and access needed to complete the project.

E-6. Discuss Taco Truck Cook Off
Chair Mello provided an update on the Taco Truck Cook Off. Due to circumstances affecting event planning, the event will not move forward this year.

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The Commission discussed planning efforts already completed, expenses inc urred, and the use of available funding. Members expressed interest in revisiting the event in a future year with additional time for planning and development.

The Commission directed staff to remove the Taco Truck Cook Off as a standing agenda item movin g forward.

E-7. Discuss City Council & Arts Commission Mixer/Event The Commission discussed opportunities to strengthen interaction between Arts Commissioners and members of the City Council. Members expressed interest in developing an event that would pr ovide an informal opportunity for commissioners and councilmembers to interact and build relationships.

An ad hoc subcommittee consisting of Commissioners Loeb, Perrault, and Crete was established to further develop the concept and report back to the Commission.

E-8. Update on Storm Drains Art
Commissioner Mellor provided an update on the Storm Drains Art project, including continued coordination regarding revised designs and potential locations. Work on the project is ongoing.

E-9. Update on Traffic Control Boxes
Recreation Manager Singh provided an update on the Traffic Control Box Art Program. The Commission discussed the status of artist submissions and future opportunities for additional boxes. Staff noted that recent submissions from artists outside the intended geographic area had been addressed.

E-10. Update on Painted Pianos
Commissioner Loeb provided an update on the Painted Pianos project. Completed pianos are beginning to be placed or displayed, and coordination with artists and host locations continues.

The Commission discussed the placement of the piano completed at the Lodi Community Art Center and the need for clearer communication and coordination with participating organizations regarding final display locations. Members also discussed beginning the next Painted Pianos cycle earlier so that artists and locations can be confirmed well in advance of the display season.

E-11. Update on LPD Mural
Deputy Director Yellen provided an update on the Lodi Police Department mural project. Staff reported that the artist agreements had been completed and that the selected artwork would be forwarded to the City Council for approval before installation could proceed.

Following Council approval, staff will complete remaining coordination with the art ists and applicable City departments so the project may move into installation.

E-12. Update on Bike Rack
Deputy Director Yellen provided an update on the Hutchins Street Square Bike Rack project. The agreement had completed legal review and was moving through the City signature process. Once City signatures are complete, the agreement will be forwarded to the artist so the project can proceed.

E-13. Receive Grant Reports – Sandhill Crane Festival & Lodi Community Art Center The Commission received grant reports submitted by the Sandhill Crane Festival and the Lodi Community Art Center in accordance with the reporting requirements of the Arts & Culture Project Grant Program.

The reports were provided for Commission review and no formal action was required.

F. Comments by Arts Commission and Staff on Non-Agenda Items

The Commission requested that the annual “Women in the Arts Award” be placed on the next meeting agenda for discussion. Members discussed beginning the process earlier in the year to allow suf ficient time to review the award criteria, nomination process, and schedule before the annual recognition. 303

Commissioners and staff also shared brief updates regarding upcoming community arts activities and events.

G. Adjournment

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RESTATED BYLAWS

PURPOSE, ROLE, SCOPE AND FUNCTION

1. All of the Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the Commission, but not less than once every three months. A majority of the appointed members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. The Commission shall keep an accurate record of its proceedings and transactions.

2. Recommend ways to maintain and increase the artistic and cultural resources of the City of Lodi.

3. Propose methods to encourage private initiative in the fields of art and culture.

4. Assist in the solicitation of private, state, and federal funding available for the fine and performing arts.

5. Develop and recommend methods by which to coordinate existing resources and facilities, and to foster artistic and cultur3I endeavors and the use of the arts both locally and outside of the City to promote the best interests of the City.

6. Initiate, sponsor, or conduct, alone or in cooperation with other public or private agencies, programs to further the development and public awareness of, and interest in, the fine and performing arts.

7. Advise and consult with public and private groups, schools, the City, and State or Federal Cultural and Art Commission interested in, or having knowledge or experience in, the fields of art and culture of the City.

8. Improve access to the arts through various programs so that the arts are within the reach of persons of all cultural backgrounds and levels of income. The Commission shall especially be concerned for segments of the community in which the arts are lacking and needed.

9. Call for studies and make recommendations with a view to formulating methods or ways by which creative activity and high standards and increased opportunities in the arts and culture may be encouraged and promoted in the best interest of the City's artistic and cultural progress and a greater appreciation and enjoyment of the arts and culture by the citizens of the City of Lodi and how such can be encouraged and developed.

10. Provide preliminary screening of annual requests for allocation of Community Promotion funds for cultural and art activities and recommend a list of priorities with regard to those requests to the City Council. The Commission recommendation shall. a. Be listed by priority ranking to reflect the Commission's recommendations based on thorough consideration and evaluation of information and data to be submitted by applicant organizations to justify requested funding; b. Be submitted in accordance with due dates to be specified by the City Manager to ensure the City Annual Budget review schedules are met; and 305
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11. To perform such other related duties and functions as the City Council may from time to time direct or otherwise appoint the Commission to administer or coordinate on behalf of the City.

THE COMMISSION/COMMISSION SERVICE

1. The Commission shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by the mayor from a list of nominees, who are registered voters in the City of Lodi at the time of their application, with the approval of the City Council.

2. Each member of the Commission shall hold office for a term of three (3) years, except that:
a. The terms of office for all members of the Arts Commission shall be deemed to run from July 1 of each year. Commencing on July 1, 1990, the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appointed four (4) new members to the Commission. On July 1, 1991, the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appointed four (4) members, and on July 1, 1992, the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appointed three (3) members.
b. As terms expire, succeeding appointees shall serve for three (3) terms. c. Current appointees to the Commission who are registered to vote in the City of Lodi will retain their appointment following adoption of these Restated Bylaws. d. Any member appointed to fill the vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his or her predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term.
e. Any member whose term has expired may re-apply for a subsequent term. The mayor may re-appoint the member who then must be approved by the City Council.

THE COMMISSION/COMMISSIONER

CHAIRPERSON

1. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson ("Vice Chair") shall be selected by a majority vote of the Commission at a meeting held in June of each year and shall take office on July 1. The term of the Chairperson and Vice Chair shall be for one (1) year.

2. The Chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the Arts Commission, but not in excess of four (4) consecutive terms, and th e provisions of this subsection shall apply to any person appointed to fill the vacancy in the office of Chairperson or Vice Chair.

3. The Chairperson shall act as liaison between the Commission and the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Director's signee and Chair the regularly scheduled Commission meetings.

4. The Vice Chair shall serve in the absence of the Chairperson or in the event the Chairperson is unable to fulfill their duties.
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The Secretary of the Commission shall either be a member of the Commission appointed by a majority of the Commission, or the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director's designee. The Director shall also designate a liaison to the Commission.

STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTEREST

1. Pursuant to the State of California Political Reform Act, appointees to the Lodi Arts Commission are required to file with the City Clerk of the City of Lodi a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700).

2. Filings must be made annually, at the time of assuming office, and at the time of leaving office. All filings are to be made with the City Clerk of the City of Lodi and are public records and available for inspection by the public.

MEETINGS AND RULES OF ORDER

ROLL CALL

Before proceeding with the business of the Commission, the Secretary shall call the roll of members and the names of those present and those that are absent shall be entered in to the minutes.

QUORUM

A Commission quorum must be present for the transaction of business. For the Lodi Arts Commission, a quorum would require five (5) members of the Commission to be present when all nine (9) positions are filled and four (4) members when either (8) or fewer members are appointed.

ATTENDANCE-VACANCIES

The Secretary of the Commission shall notify the City Clerk that an office of an Arts Commissioner has been vacated if the member:

1. Is absent from three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the Commission without leave of absence from the Commission expressed in its official minutes, or

2. Fails to meet the Commission -established minimum volunteer requirement of a specified number of hours or events during the period July 1 through June 30 of each year. The Commission shall not change the minimum volunteer requirement more than once per fiscal year.

Such vacancy shall be so declared by the mayor and a new member appointed, with approval of the City Council, to fill the remaining term.

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2. The minutes shall include the name and address of each person that addresses the Commission.

3. As soon as possible after the meeting, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Liaison shall distribute a copy of the minutes to each member.

4. Reading of the minutes in to the record is not required unless requested by a member.

Minutes may be approved without reading as each member will receive a copy with the agenda for the meeting at which the minutes will be approved.

GENERAL ORDER AND CONDUCT OF BUSINESS

AGENDA

1. All reports, communications, and other documents or matters to be submitted to the Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting shall be delivered to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Liaison no later than five (5) business days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.

2. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Liaison shall prepare an agenda according to the order of business and shall furnish each member a copy prior to the Commission meeting.

3. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Liaison shall obtain the approval of the Agenda from the Chairperson prior to distribution and submission to the City Clerk.

4. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Liaison shall forward a copy of the agenda to the City, Clerk for posting no later than seventy-two (72) hours prior to each meeting. No item may be added to the agenda subsequent to the posting of the agenda by the City Clerk.

OR.DER OF BUSINESS

1. Call to Order/Roll Call

2. Welcome and Introductions

3. Minutes Approval

4. Comments by the Public, Commission, and Staff on Non-Agenda Items

5. Action Items

6. Regular Agenda Items

7. Adjournment

RULES OF ORDER
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5 Except as otherwise specifically provided in these rules, Roseburg's most recent revision shall guide the proceedings of the Commission in the conduct of meetings.

VOTING

1. A vote by roll call shall not be required unless a Commissioner specifically requests a roll call vote, after a motion is made and before the Chairperson calls for the vote.

2. All members present shall vote, unless a member of the Commission audibly states their abstention, their silence shall be recorded as an affirmative vote. An audible abstention shall be recorded as an abstaining vote. A member may abstain from voting only if they have a conflict of interest.

DECORUM

1. Decorum by members when meeting shall preserve order and decorum. No member shall, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or peace of the Commission.

No member may disturb any other member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the Chairperson except as provided in these Restated Bylaws.

2. Decorum by other persons making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while addressing the Commission shall be forthwith barred by the Chairperson from further audience at such meeting, unless permission to continue is granted by the majority of the Commission.

MEETING TYPES AND PROCEDURES

REGULAR MEETINGS

The Lodi Art Commission shall hold regular meetings on the second (2nd) Wednesday of each calendar month to be held at Hutchins Street Square at 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi California 95240 at 4:00p.m. The Commission may at any regularly scheduled meeting change the time and loc3tion of the regular meeting which shall constitute a regular meeting for all purposes. An agenda for said meeting(s) shall be forwarded to the City Clerk of the City of Lodi for posting no later than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting.

SPECIAL MEETINGS

Special meeting of the Commission may be called at any time by the Chairperson or by a majority of the members of the Commission by serving a twenty-four (24) hour notice in advance of the meeting that states the date, time, and location of the special meeting to each member with a copy forwarded to the City Clerk of the City of Lodi for posting. Posting of special meeting must be done no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the special meeting.

ADJOURNED MEETINGS

Any regular or special meeting may be adjourned to a time and place specified in the order of 309
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CALL TO ORDER

The Chairperson shall take the chair at the time and place appointed for the meeting and shall call the Commission to order. In the absence of the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson, the Secretary shall call the meeting 10 order and appoint a temporary Chairperson to lead that particular meeting only.

THE BROWN ACT

All meetings of the Commission shall be subject to the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code Sect on 54950 et seq.).

ORGANIZATION

The Commission shall organize and adopt administrative rules and procedures consistent with these Restated Bylaws, if necessary, to accomplish its purposes. The Chairperson shall appoint such officers or committees as shall be deemed necessary by the Commission. Meetings of committees consisting of a quorum or more are subject to the Brown Act.

ANNUAL REPORT

The Commission shall prepare and deliver an annual report to the Parks, Recreational & Cultural Services Director, not later than one hundred and fifty (150) days after the end of each calendar year to include an annual account of its activities and upcoming goals.

COMPENSATION

Members of the Commission, the Chairperson, and persons appointed to assist the Commission in making its studies shall serve at no salary, but shall be reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses incurred in the performance of their duties while away from the City of Lodi in accordance with the travel allowance policies adopted by the City of Lodi, but only to the extent that appropriations for such travel allowance have been provided in the Commission's budget and approved by the City Council. All travel must be approved in advance by the Parks and Recreation & Cultural Services Director.

STAFF SUPPORT

The City Council may authorize, subject to the budget of the Parks, Recreational & Cultural Services Department as approved by the City Council, such clerical and other staff assistance, and the acquisition of such equipment and supplies as are necessary to enable the Commission to conduct its functions and duties.

STAFF ASSISTANCE

The Commission is authorized to secure through the City Manager from any department, officer, consultant, commission, board, employee, or other instrumentality of the City of Lodi 310
7 suggestions, estimates, and statistics for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of these Restated Bylaws and each such department, officer, consultant, commission, board, employee, or other instrumentality of the City of Lodi through the City Manager is authorized and directed to furnish such information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics to the Commission upon request made by the Chairperson of the Commission or upon the request of any member or subcommittee of the Commission whatsoever.

MEETINGS – LOCATIONS

The Commission, or on the authorization of the Commission any subcommittee or member thereof, may, for the purpose of conducting the provisions of these Restated Bylaws, sit and act in such time or place within the City of Lodi as deemed necessary to the conduct of its affairs.

The deliberations of this Commission shall be held in public session, but this shall not constitute the sessions as public hearings as a matter of right open to participation by members of the general public at large, except at the will of the majority of the Commission.

All meetings of the Commission ere subject to the Brown Act.

AUTHORITY NON-EXCLUSIVE

Nothing herein in these Restated Bylaws shall be deemed to deprive the City Council or any board, commission, or officer of the City of any power, duty, or function which such Council, board, commission, or officer may now have or be hereafter granted, it being the intention that the powers and functions hereinabove provided to be exercised by the Lodi Arts Commission be non- exclusive. Also, nothing herein contained shall be deemed to require the City Council, or any board, commission or officer, to refer or submit to the Lodi Arts Commission, or to receive from such any report or recommendation respecting any matter hereinabove mentioned in these Restated Bylaws before taking any action or making any decision with respect to such matter, it being the intention of these Restated Bylaws to authorize the performance of certain functions by said Commission and not to deprive the City Council or any board, commission or officer of any power, duty or privilege which it now may have or may hereafter be granted.

Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi this t h e day of ____ , pursuant to Resolution No. ________________.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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JOHN M. LUEBBERKE
Interim City Attorney

ATTEST:

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8 WALFRED SOLORZANO
Interim City Clerk

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RESTATED BYLAWS

PURPOSE, ROLE, SCOPE AND FUNCTION

1. All of the Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the Commission, but not less than once every three months. A majority of the appointed members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. The Commission shall keep an accurate record of its proceedings and transactions.

2. Recommend ways to maintain and increase the artistic and cultural resources of the City of Lodi.

3. Propose methods to encourage private initiative in the fields of art and culture.

4. Assist in the solicitation of private, state, and federal funding available for the fine and performing arts.

5. Develop and recommend methods by which to coordinate existing resources and facilities, and to foster artistic and cultur3I endeavors and the use of the arts both locally and outside of the City to promote the best interests of the City.

6. Initiate, sponsor, or conduct, alone or in cooperation with other public or private agencies, programs to further the development and public awareness of, and interest in, the fine and performing arts.

7. Advise and consult with public and private groups, schools, the City, and State or Federal Cultural and Art Commission interested in, or having knowledge or experience in, the fields of art and culture of the City.

8. Improve access to the arts through various programs so that the arts are within the reach of persons of all cultural backgrounds and levels of income. The Commission shall especially be concerned for segments of the community in which the arts are lacking and needed.

9. Call for studies and make recommendations with a view to formulating methods or ways by which creative activity and high standards and increased opportunities in the arts and culture may be encouraged and promoted in the best interest of the City's artistic and cultural progress and a greater appreciation and enjoyment of the arts and culture by the citizens of the City of Lodi and how such can be encouraged and developed.

10. Provide preliminary screening of annual requests for allocation of Community Promotion funds for cultural and art activities and recommend a list of priorities with regard to those requests to the City Council. The Commission recommendation shall. a. Be listed by priority ranking to reflect the Commission's recommendations based on thorough consideration and evaluation of information and data to be submitted by applicant organizations to justify requested funding; b. Be submitted in accordance with due dates to be specified by the City Manager to ensure the City Annual Budget review schedules are met; and 313
2 c. Be advisory only and not binding upon the City Council; all final determinations shall be made by the City Council.

11. To perform such other related duties and functions as the City Council may from time to time direct or otherwise appoint the Commission to administer or coordinate on behalf of the City.

THE COMMISSION/COMMISSION SERVICE

1. The Commission shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by the mayor from a list of nominees, who are registered voters in the City of Lodi at the time of their application, with the approval of the City Council.

2. Each member of the Commission shall hold office for a term of three (3) years, except that:
a. The terms of office for all members of the Arts Commission shall be deemed to run from July 1 of each year. Commencing on July 1, 1990, the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appointed four (4) new members to the Commission. On July 1, 1991, the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appointed four (4) members, and on July 1, 1992, the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appointed three (3) members.
b. As terms expire, succeeding appointees shall serve for three (3) terms. c. Current appointees to the Commission who are registered to vote in the City of Lodi will retain their appointment following adoption of these Restated Bylaws. d. Any member appointed to fill the vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his or her predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term.
e. Any member whose term has expired may re-apply for a subsequent term. The mayor may re-appoint the member who then must be approved by the City Council.

THE COMMISSION/COMMISSIONER

CHAIRPERSON

1. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson ("Vice Chair") shall be selected by a majority vote of the Commission at a meeting held in June of each year and shall take office on July 1. The term of the Chairperson and Vice Chair shall be for one (1) year.

2. The Chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the Arts Commission, but not in excess of four (4) consecutive terms, and th e provisions of this subsection shall apply to any person appointed to fill the vacancy in the office of Chairperson or Vice Chair.

3. The Chairperson shall act as liaison between the Commission and the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Director's signee and Chair the regularly scheduled Commission meetings.

4. The Vice Chair shall serve in the absence of the Chairperson or in the event the Chairperson is unable to fulfill their duties.
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3 SECRETARY OF THE COMMISSION

The Secretary of the Commission shall either be a member of the Commission appointed by a majority of the Commission, or the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director's designee. The Director shall also designate a liaison to the Commission.

STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTEREST

1. Pursuant to the State of California Political Reform Act, appointees to the Lodi Arts Commission are required to file with the City Clerk of the City of Lodi a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700).

2. Filings must be made annually, at the time of assuming office, and at the time of leaving office. All filings are to be made with the City Clerk of the City of Lodi and are public records and available for inspection by the public.

MEETINGS AND RULES OF ORDER

ROLL CALL

Before proceeding with the business of the Commission, the Secretary shall call the roll of members and the names of those present and those that are absent shall be entered in to the minutes.

QUORUM

A Commission quorum must be present for the transaction of business. For the Lodi Arts Commission, a quorum would require five (5) members of the Commission to be present when all nine (9) positions are filled and four (4) members when either (8) or fewer members are appointed.

ATTENDANCE-VACANCIES

The Secretary of the Commission shall notify the City Clerk that an office of an Arts Commissioner has been vacated if the member:

1. Is absent from three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the Commission without leave of absence from the Commission expressed in its official minutes, or

2. Fails to meet the Commission -established minimum volunteer requirement of a specified number of hours or events during the period July 1 through June 30 of each year. The Commission shall not change the minimum volunteer requirement more than once per fiscal year.

Such vacancy shall be so declared by the mayor and a new member appointed, with approval of the City Council, to fill the remaining term.

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4 MINUTES

1. Preparation of the minutes shal l be prepared by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Liaison. Minutes shall be neatly prepared with proper heading, sub -headings, and maintained in a file kept for the purpose as a record of each type of business transacted by the Commission at each meeting. A copy of approved minutes shall be provided to the City Clerk.

2. The minutes shall include the name and address of each person that addresses the Commission.

3. As soon as possible after the meeting, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Liaison shall distribute a copy of the minutes to each member.

4. Reading of the minutes in to the record is not required unless requested by a member.

Minutes may be approved without reading as each member will receive a copy with the agenda for the meeting at which the minutes will be approved.

GENERAL ORDER AND CONDUCT OF BUSINESS

AGENDA

1. All reports, communications, and other documents or matters to be submitted to the Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting shall be delivered to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Liaison no later than five (5) business days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.

2. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Liaison shall prepare an agenda according to the order of business and shall furnish each member a copy prior to the Commission meeting.

3. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Liaison shall obtain the approval of the Agenda from the Chairperson prior to distribution and submission to the City Clerk.

4. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Liaison shall forward a copy of the agenda to the City, Clerk for posting no later than seventy-two (72) hours prior to each meeting. No item may be added to the agenda subsequent to the posting of the agenda by the City Clerk.

OR.DER OF BUSINESS

1. Call to Order/Roll Call

2. Welcome and Introductions

3. Minutes Approval

4. Comments by the Public, Commission, and Staff on Non-Agenda Items

5. Action Items

6. Regular Agenda Items

7. Adjournment

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5 RULES OF ORDER

Except as otherwise specifically provided in these rules, Roseburg's most recent revision shall guide the proceedings of the Commission in the conduct of meetings.

VOTING

1. A vote by roll call shall not be required unless a Commissioner specifically requests a roll call vote, after a motion is made and before the Chairperson calls for the vote.

2. All members present shall vote, unless a member of the Commission audibly states their abstention, their silence shall be recorded as an affirmative vote. An audible abstention shall be recorded as an abstaining vote. A member may abstain from voting only if they have a conflict of interest.

DECORUM

1. Decorum by members when meeting shall preserve order and decorum. No member shall, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or peace of the Commission.

No member may disturb any other member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the Chairperson except as provided in these Restated Bylaws.

2. Decorum by other persons making personal, impertinent , or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while addressing the Commission shall be forthwith barred by the Chairperson from further audience at such meeting, unless permission to continue is granted by the majority of the Commission.

MEETING TYPES AND PROCEDURES

REGULAR MEETINGS

The Lodi Art Commission shall hold regular meetings on the second (2nd) Wednesday of each calendar month to be held at Hutchins Street Square at 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi California 95240 at 4:00p.m. The Commission may at any regularly scheduled meeting change the time and loc3tion of the regular meeting which shall constitute a regular meeting for all purposes. An agenda for said meeting(s) shall be forwarded to the City Clerk of the City of Lodi for posting no later than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting.

SPECIAL MEETINGS

Special meeting of the Commission may be called at any time by the Chairperson or by a majority of the members of the Commission by serving a twenty-four (24) hour notice in advance of the meeting that states the date, time, and location of the special meeting to each member with a copy forwarded to the City Clerk of the City of Lodi for posting. Posting of special meeting must be done no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the special meeting.

ADJOURNED MEETINGS

Any regular or special meeting may be adjourned to a time and place specified in the order of 317
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CALL TO ORDER

The Chairperson shall take the chair at the time and place appointed for the meeting and shall call the Commission to order. In the absence of the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson, the Secretary shall call the meeting 10 order and appoint a temporary Chairperson to lead that particular meeting only.

THE BROWN ACT

All meetings of the Commission shall be subject to the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code Sect on 54950 et seq.).

ORGANIZATION

The Commission shall organize and adopt administrative rules and procedures consistent with these Restated Bylaws, if necessary, to accomplish its purposes. The Chairperson shall appoint such officers or committees as shall be deemed necessary by the Commission. Meetings of committees consisting of a quorum or more are subject to the Brown Act.

ANNUAL REPORT

The Commission shall prepare and deliver an annual report to the Parks, Recreational & Cultural Services Director, not later than one hundred and fifty (150) days after the end of each calendar year to include an annual account of its activities and upcoming goals.

COMPENSATION

Members of the Commission, the Chairperson, and persons appointed to assist the Commission in making its studies shall serve at no salary, but shall be reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses incurred in the performance of their duties while away from the City of Lodi in accordance with the travel allowance policies adopted by the City of Lodi, but only to the extent that appropriations for such travel allowance have been provided in the Commission's budget and approved by the City Council. All travel must be approved in advance by the Parks and Recreation & Cultural Services Director.

STAFF SUPPORT

The City Council may authorize, subject to the budget of the Parks, Recreational & Cultural Services Department as approved by the City Council, such clerical and other staff assistance, and the acquisition of such equipment and supplies as are necessary to enable the Commission to conduct its functions and duties.

STAFF ASSISTANCE

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MEETINGS – LOCATIONS

The Commission, or on the authorization of the Commission any subcommittee or member thereof, may, for the purpose of conducting the provisions of these Restated Bylaws, sit and act in such time or place within the City of Lodi as deemed necessary to the conduct of its affairs.

The deliberations of this Commission shall be held in public session, but this shall not constitute the sessions as public hearings as a matter of right open to participation by members of the general public at large, except at the will of the majority of the Commission.

All meetings of the Commission ere subject to the Brown Act.

AUTHORITY NON-EXCLUSIVE

Nothing herein in these Restated Bylaws shall be deemed to deprive the City Council or any board, commission, or officer of the City of any power, duty, or function which such Council, board, commission, or officer may now have or be hereafter granted, it being the intention that the powers and functions hereinabove provided to be exercised by the Lodi Arts Commission be non- exclusive. Also, nothing herein contained shall be deemed to require the City Council, or any board, commission or officer, to refer or submit to the Lodi Arts Commission, or to receive from such any report or recommendation respecting any matter hereinabove mentioned in these Restated Bylaws before taking any action or making any decision with respect to such matter, it being the intention of these Restated Bylaws to authorize the performance of certain functions by said Commission and not to deprive the City Council or any board, commission or officer of any power, duty or privilege which it now may have or may hereafter be granted.

Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi this t h e day of ____ , pursuant to Resolution No. ________________.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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JOHN M. LUEBBERKE
Interim City Attorney

ATTEST:

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WALFRED SOLORZANO
Interim City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE LODI ARTS COMMISSION

BYLAWS REGARDING QUORUM REQUIREMENTS
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WHEREAS, the Lodi Arts Commission Bylaws establish the rules and procedures governing the operation of the Lodi Arts Commission; and

WHEREAS, the Lodi Arts Commission is authorized to consist of nine (9) appointed members; and

WHEREAS, the current Bylaws, under “Meetings and Rules of Order,” “Quorum,” Section A, provide that a majority of the Commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business and require five (5) members of the Commission to be present to establish a quorum; and

WHEREAS, vacancies on the Commission and member availability can make it difficult to meet the existing five-member quorum requirement when fewer than all nine Commission positions are filled, potentially preventing the Commission from conducting scheduled business; and

WHEREAS, at its regular meeting of August 12, 2026, the Lodi Arts Commission discussed potential amendments to the quorum requirement and expressed support for providing flexibility during Commission vacancies while maintaining sufficient representation to conduct Commission business; and

WHEREAS, the Lodi Arts Commission unanimously recommended amending the Bylaws to require five (5) members to constitute a quorum when all nine (9) Commission positions are filled and four (4) members to constitute a quorum when eight (8) or fewer Commission positions are filled by appointed members.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby amend the Lodi Arts Commission Bylaws under “Meetings and Rules of Order,” “Quorum,” Section A, to read as follows:

“A quorum for the transaction of business shall consist of five (5) members when all nine (9) Commission positions are filled and four (4) members when eight (8) or fewer Commission positions are filled by appointed members.”

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other provisions of the Lodi Arts Commission Bylaws shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect; and

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

Dated: September 16, 2026
================================================================================ I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026- was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 16, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

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AGENDA ITEM C.8

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Lodi Police Department to Participate in the Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) Program Funded by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), Approving the Execution of the Grant Documents by the Chief of Police on Behalf of the City of Lodi, and Appropriating Funds in the Amount of $72,080 (PD)
MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Candice Alaniz, Management Analyst
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Lodi Police Department to Participate in the Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) Program Funded by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), Approving the Execution of the Grant Documents by the Chief of Police on Behalf of the City of Lodi, and Appropriating Funds in the Amount of $72,080.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) solicited applications in March 2026 for alcohol-related enforcement and educational programs. The Lodi Police Department received an acceptance letter securing funds in the amount of $72,080 for operations from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.

The ABC APP Program is designed to assist law enforcement departments in educating licensees and the public about alcohol-related laws, reduce the amount of alcohol sold to individuals under the age of 21 by ABC licensees, and reduce crime and quality of life issues related to the sale and consumption of alcohol.

This year, the Lodi Police Department received an award to carry out “MinorDecoy”enforcement, “Shoulder Tap” enforcement, “Informed Merchants Preventing Alcohol-Related Crime Tendencies (IMPACT)” enforcement, other special enforcements, and trainings. The grant process requires the Lodi City Council to authorize the acceptance of the grant and proposed expenditures through this resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT:
$72,080 in revenue and expenses will be appropriated in the ABC Grant accounts.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

Funds in the amount of $72,080 to be appropriated as follows:

ABC Grant $72,080.00 21900000.56401 Revenue
ABC Grant Overtime $67,100.00 21999000.71002 Expense
ABC Grant Medicare $980.00 21999000.71015 Expense ABC Grant Spec Det Mat $4,000.00 21999000.72352 Expense City of Lodi Printed on 9/10/2026Page 1 of 2
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ABC Grant $72,080.00 21900000.56401 Revenue
ABC Grant Overtime $67,100.00 21999000.71002 Expense
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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK

I. SCOPE OF WORK

• Contractor agrees to implement the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), Alcohol Policing Partnership program. This program is intended to work with law enforcement agencies to develop an effective, comprehensive and strategic approach to eliminate the crime and public nuisance problems associated with problem alcoholic beverage outlets.

• Contractor agrees to implement ABC’s Minor Decoy, Shoulder Tap Programs and conduct Informed Merchants Preventing Alcohol-Related Crime Tendencies (IMPACT) Inspections.

These programs target both ABC licensed premises and individuals who furnish alcoholic beverages to the underage operators. The project is targeted to reduce underage drinking and the resultant DUI driving injuries and fatalities, and/or property damages, reduce youth access to alcoholic beverages through the education of licensee(s) , enforcement intervention and the impressions of omnipresence of law enforcement. In addition, Contractor agrees to the following goals:

1. The operation period of the grant is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

2. Contractor agrees to raise public awareness that selling, serving and/or furnishing alcoholic beverages to individuals under twenty-one years old is a criminal violation that will be prosecuted by local city and district attorneys.

3. Minor Decoy operations are designed to educate and deter licensed locations from selling/furnishing alcohol to minors. Contractor agrees to conduct Minor Decoy Operations at both “On-Sale” and “Off-Sale” licensed establishments within the operation period of the grant.

4. Shoulder Tap operations are used to detect and deter adult furnishers outside of a licensed business. Contractor agrees to conduct Shoulder Tap Operations at “Off-Sale” licensed locations to apprehend adults that are unaffiliated with the licensed businesses and who are purchasing alcohol for minors outside of the stores within the operation period of the grant.

5. Informed Merchants Preventing Alcohol- Related Crime Tendencies (IMPACT) primary goal is to educate licensees on alcohol related laws to help reduce alcohol -related crime in and around licensed premises. Contractor agrees to conduct visits and inspections of licensed premises identifying areas of non -compliance at “On-Sale” and “Off-Sale” licensed locations within the operation period of the grant.

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II. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

1. Conduct at least six (6) Minor Decoy operations.

2. Conduct at least six (6) Shoulder tap operations, including the Statewide Shoul der tap operation.

3. Conduct at least six (6) IMPACT operations.

4. Conduct at least two (2) Trap door operations .

5. Conduct at least six(6) General Enforcement operations.

6. Conduct at least four (4) Plainclothes Undercover operations.

7. Conduct at least five (5) High Visibility general enforcement operations.

8. Host at least two (2) TRACE trainings.

9. Conduct at least four (4) Briefing trainings.

10. Provide press/social media releases on grant enforcement activities.

A. To announce the start of the program;
B. At the conclusion of each Minor Decoy Operation has been held (to announce the number of licensed premises who sold to the minor decoy) C. At the conclusion of each Shoulder Tap Operation has been held (to announce the number of adults arrested for purchasing alcoholic beverages for the decoy).

11. Contractor will fax (916) 419-2599 or email each press release to the Department’s Public Information Officer ([email protected]) as soon as it is released.

12. Contractor agrees in all press releases, in addition to any credits the agency wishes to give, will include the following statement: “This project is part of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s Alcohol Policing Partnership.”

Contractor agrees to complete and submit monthly reports on a format designed and provided by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control due no later than 15th of the following month.

III. PROJECT REPRESENTATIVES

The project representatives during the term of this agreement will be:

Lodi Police Department
Ryan Larue, Sergeant
215 W. Elm Street
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 712-1121
[email protected]
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Jennifer Delarosa, Supervising Agent in Charge
3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834
[email protected]

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Direct all fiscal inquiries to:

Lodi Police Department
Candice Alaniz, Management Analyst
215 W. Elm Street
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 269-4430
[email protected]
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Kristine Okino, Grant Coordinator
3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 312-4349
[email protected]
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EXHIBIT B

BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS

I. INVOICING AND PAYMENT

• For services satisfactorily rendered and upon receipt and approval of the invoice, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control agrees to pay a monthly payment of approved reimbursable costs per the Budget Detail of personnel overtime and benefits (actual cost) and/or allowable costs.

• Invoices shall clearly reference this contract number (26-APP15) and must not exceed the contract total authorized amount of $72,080.00. Invoices are to be submitted by the 15 th of
every month, on the prescribed form designed by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Submit to: Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Attn: Kristine Okino, Grant Coordinator
3927 Lennane Drive
Sacramento, California 95834

• Payment shall be made in arrears within 30 days from the receipt of an undisputed invoice.

Nothing contained herein shall prohibit advance payments as authorized by Item 2100 -101- 3036, Budget Act, Statues of 2026.

• Contractor understands in order to be eligible for reimbursement; cost must be incurred on or after the effective date of the project, July 1, 2026 and on or before the project termination date, June 30, 2027.

• Revisions to the “Scope of Work” and the “Budget Detail” may be requested by a change request letter submitted by the Contractor. If appr oved, the revised Grant Scope of Work and/or Budget Detail supersedes and replaces the previous grant and will initiate an amendment. No revisions can exceed allotted amount as shown on the Budget Detail. The total amount of the grant must remain unchanged.

• Contractor agrees to refund to the State any amounts claimed for reimbursement and paid to Contractor which are later disallowed by the State after audit or inspection of records maintained by the Contractor.

• Only the costs displayed in the Budget Detail are authorized for reimbursement by the State to Contractor under this agreement. Any other costs incurred by Contractor in the performance of this agreement are the sole responsibility of Contractor.

• Prior approval by the State in writing is required for the location, costs, dates, agenda, instructors, instructional materials, and attendees at any reimbursable training seminar, workshop or conference, and over any reimbursable publicity or educational materials to be made available for distribution. Contractors are required to acknowledge the support of the State whenever publicizing the work under this grant in any media.

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II. BUDGET DETAIL

COST CATEGORY TOTAL COST
A. Personnel Services
Overtime
Officer $48,000.00
Sergeant $19,100.00
Benefits – 7.65% $980.00
TOTAL Personnel $68,080.00
B. Operating Expenses (receipts required)
Buy Funds $1,000.00
TOTAL Operating $1,000.00
C. Equipment (receipts required, must be purchased by 12/31) n/a $0.00
TOTAL Equipment $0.00
D. Travel Costs
Registration, hotel and per diem $3,000.00
TOTAL Travel $3,000.00
GRANT TOTAL $72,080.00
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III. BUDGET CONTINGENCY CLAUSE

• It is mutually agreed that if the Budget Act of the current year and/or any subsequent years covered under this Agreement does not appropriate sufficient funds for the program, this Agreement shall be of no further force and effect. In this event, the State shall have no liability to pay any funds whatsoever to Contractor or to furnish any other con siderations under this Agreement and Contractor shall not be obligated to perform any provisions of this Agreement.

• If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the Budget Act for purposes of this program, the State shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to the State, or offer an agreement amendment to Contractor to reflect the reduced amount.

IV. PROMPT PAYMENT CLAUSE

• Payment will be made in accordance with, and within the time specified in, Government Code Chapter 4.5, commencing with Section 927.

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General Terms and Conditions (GTC 02/2025)

EXHIBIT C

1. APPROVAL: This Agreement is of no force or effect until signed by both parties and approved by the Department of General Services, if required. Contractor may not commence performance until such approval has been obtained.

2. AMENDMENT: No amendment or variation of the terms of this A greement shall be valid unless made in writing, signed by the parties and approved as required. No oral understanding or Agreement not incorporated in the Agreement is binding on any of the parties.

3. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement is not assignable by the Contractor, either in whole or in part, without the consent of the State in the form of a formal written amendment.

4. AUDIT: Contractor agrees that the awarding department, the Department of General Services, the Bureau of State Audits, or their des ignated representative shall have the right to review and to copy any records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this Agreement. Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated. Contractor agrees to allow the auditor(s) access to such records during normal business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right of the State to audit records and interview staff in any subcontract related to performance of this Agreement. (Gov. Code §8546.7, Pub. Contract Code §10115 et seq., CCR Title 2, Section 1896).

5. INDEMNIFICATION: Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the State, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, laborers , and any other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement.

6. DISPUTES: Contractor shall continue with the responsibilities under this Agreement during any dispute.

7. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: The State may terminate this Agree ment and be relieved of any payments should the Contractor fail to perform the requirements of this Agreement at the time and in the manner herein provided. In the event of such termination the State may proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by the State. All costs to the State shall be deducted from any sum due the Contractor under this Agreement and the balance, if any, shall be aid to the Contractor upon demand.

8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Contractor, and the agents and employees of Contr actor, in the performance of this Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of the State.

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9. RECYCLING CERTIFICATION: The Contractor shall certify in writing under penalty of perjury, the minimum, if not exact, percentage of post -consumer material as defined in the Public Contract Code Section 12200, in products, materials, goods, or supplies offered or sold to the State regardless of whether the product meets the requirements of Public Contract Code Section 12209. With respect to printer or duplication cartridges that comply with the requirements of Section 12156(e), the certification required by this subdivision shall specify that the cartridges so comply (Pub. Contract Code §12205).

10. NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE: During the performance of this Agreement, Contractor and its subcontractors shall not deny the contract’s benefits to any person on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disabil ity, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status, nor shall they discriminate unlawfully against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and vet eran status. Contractor shall insure that the evaluation and treatment of employees and applicants for employment are free of such discrimination. Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code §12900 et seq.), the regulations promulgated thereunder (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, §11000 et seq.), the provisions of Article 9.5, Chapter 1, Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code (Gov. Code §§11135-11139.5), and the regulations or standard s adopted by the awarding state agency to implement such article. Contractor shall permit access by representatives of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the awarding state agency upon reasonable notice at any time during the normal business hours, but in no case less than 24 hours’ notice, to such of its books, records, accounts, and all other sources of information and its facilities as said Department or Agency shall require to ascertain compliance with this clause. Contractor and its subc ontractors shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreement. (See Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, §11105.)

Contractor shall include the nondiscrimination and compliance provisions of this clause in all subcontracts to perform work under the Agreement.

11. CERTIFICATION CLAUSES: The CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION CLAUSES contained in the document CCC 04/2017 are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of t his Agreement by this reference as if attached hereto.

12. TIMELINESS: Time is of the essence in this Agreement.

13. COMPENSATION: The consideration to be paid Contractor, as provided herein, shall be in compensation for all of Contractor's expenses incurred in the performance hereof, including travel, per diem, and taxes, unless otherwise expressly so provided.

14. GOVERNING LAW: This contract is governed by and shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

15. ANTITRUST CLAIMS: The Contractor by signing this agreement hereby certifies that if these services or goods are obtained by means of a competitive bid, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the Government Codes Sections set out below.

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a. The Government Code Chapter on Antitrust claims contains the following definitions:
1) "Public purchase" means purchase by means of competitive bids of goods, services, or materials by the State or any of its political subdivisions or public agencies on whose behalf the Attorney General may bring an action pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 16750 of the Business and Professions Code.
2) "Public purchasing body" means the State or the subdivision or agency making a public purchase. Government Code Section 4550.
b. In submitting a bid to a public purchasing body, the bidder offers and agrees that if the bid is accepted, it will assign to the purchasing body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C.

Sec.15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code),arising from purchases of goods, materials, or services by the bidder for sale to the purchasing body pursuant to the bid. Such assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the purchasing body tenders final payment to the bidder. Government Code Section4552.
c. If an awarding body or public purchasing body receives, either through judgment or settlement, a monetary recovery for a cause of action assigned under this chapter, the assignor shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for actual legal costs incurred and may, upon demand, recover from the public body any portion of the recovery, including treble damages, attributable to overcharges that were paid by the assign or but were not paid by the public body as part of the bid price, less the expenses incurred in obtaining that portion of the recovery. Government Code Section4553. d. Upon demand in writing by the assignor, the assignee shall, within one year from such demand, reassign the cause of action assigned under this part if the assign or has been or may have been injured by the violation of law for which the cause of action arose and (a)the assignee has not been injured thereby, or (b) the assignee declines to file a court action for the cause of action. See Government Code Section4554.

16. CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCE ACT: For any Agreement in excess of $100,000, the contractor acknowledges in accordance with Public Contract Code 7110, that:
a. The contractor recognizes the importance of child and family support obligations and shall fully comply with all applicable state and federal laws relating to child and family support enforcement, including, but not limited to, disclosure of information and compliance with earnings assignment orders, as provided in Chapter 8 (commencing with section 5200) of Part 5 of Division 9 of the Family Code; and b. The contractor, to the best of its knowle dge is fully complying with the earnings assignment orders of all employees and is providing the names of all new employees to the New Hire Registry maintained by the California Employment Development Department.

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17. UNENFORCEABLE PROVISION: In the event that any provision of this Agreement is unenforceable or held to be unenforceable, then the parties agree that all other provisions of this Agreement have force and effect and shall not be affected thereby.

18. PRIORITY HIRING CONSIDERATIONS: If this Contract includes services in excess of $200,000, the Contractor shall give priority consideration in filling vacancies in positions funded by the Contract to qualified recipients of aid under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 11200 in accordance with Pub. Contract Code §10353.

19. SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION AND DVBE PARTICIPATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS :

a. If for this Contract Contractor made a commitment to achieve small business participation, then Contractor must within 60 days of receiving final payment under this Contract (or within such other time period as may be specified elsewhere in this Contract) report to the awarding department the actual percentage of small business participation that was achieved. (Govt. Code § 14841.)

b. If for this Contract Contractor made a commitment to achieve disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation, then Contractor must within 60 days of receiving final payment under this Contract (or within such other time period as may be specified elsewhere in this Contract) certify in a report to the awarding department: (1) the total amount the prime Contractor received under the Contract; (2) the name and address of the DVBE(s) that participated in the performance of the Contract; (3) the amount each DVBE received from the prime Contractor; (4) that all payments under the Contract have been made to the DVBE; and (5) the actual percentage of DVBE participation that was achieved. A person or entity that knowingly provides false information shall be subject to a civil penalty for each violation. (Mil. & Vets. Code § 999.5(d); Govt. Code § 14841.)

20. LOSS LEADER: If this contract involves the furnishing of equipment, materials, or supplies then the following statement is incorporated: It is unlawful for any person engaged in business within this state to sell or use any article or product as a “loss leader” as defined in Section 17030 of the Business and Professions Code. (PCC 10344(e).)

21. GENERATIVE AI DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS:

a. The following terms are in addition to the defined terms and shall apply to the Contract:

1) “Generative AI (GenAI)” means an artificial intelligence system that can generate derived synthetic content, including text, images, video, and audio that emulates the structure and characteristics of the system's training data. (Gov. Code § 11549.64.)

b. Contractor shall immediately notify the State in writing if it: (1) intends to provide GenAI as a deliverable to the State; or (2), intends to utilize GenAI, including GenA I from third parties, to complete all or a portion of any deliverable that materially impacts: (i) functionality of a State system, (ii) risk to the State, or (iii) Contract performance. For avoidance of doubt, the term “materially impacts” shall have the meaning set forth in State Administrative Manual (SAM) § 4986.2 Definitions for GenAI.

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c. Notification shall be provided to the State designee identified in this Contract. d. At the direction of the State, Contractor shall discontinue the provision t o the State of any previously unreported GenAI that results in a material impact to the functionality of the System, risk to the State, or Contract performance, as determined by the State. e. If the use of previously undisclosed GenAI is approved by the State, then Contractor will update the Deliverable description, and the Parties will amend the Contract accordingly, which may include incorporating the GenAI Special Provisions into the Contract, at no additional cost to the State.

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EXHIBIT D

SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Disputes: Any disputes concerning a question of fact arising under this contract which is not disposed of by agreement shall be decided by the Director, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, or designee, who shall reduce his decision in writing and mail or otherwise furnish a copy thereof to the Contractor. The decision of the Department shall be final and conclusive unless, within 30 days from the date of receipt of such copy, the Contractor mails or otherwise furnishes to the State a written appeal address ed to the Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The decision of the Director of Alcoholic Beverage Control or his duly authorized representative for the determination of such appeals shall be final and conclusive unless determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have been fraudulent, capricious, arbitrary, or so grossly erroneous as necessarily to imply bad faith, or not supported by substantial evidence. In connection with any appeal proceeding under this clause, the contracto r shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of its appeal. Pending final decision of a dispute hereunder, Contractor shall proceed diligently with the performance of the contract and in accordance with the decision of the State.

2. Cancellation/Termination: This agreement may be cancelled or terminated without cause by either party by giving thirty (30) calendar days advance written notice to the other party. Such notification shall state the effective date of termina tion or cancellation and include any final performance and/or payment/invoicing instructions/requirements. No penalty shall accrue to either party because of contract termination.

3. Contract Validity: This contract is valid and enforceable only if adequate funds are appropriated in Item 2100-101-3036, Budget Act of 2026, for the purposes of this program.

4. Contractor Certifications: By signing this agreement, Contractor certifies compliance with the provisions of CCC 04/2017, Standard Contractor Cert ification Clauses. This document may be viewed at: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page- Content/Office-of- Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language

5. If the State determines that the grant project is not achieving its goals and objectives on schedule, funding may be reduced by the State to reflect this lower level of project activity and/or cancel the agreement.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LODI POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE

ALCOHOL POLICING PARTNERSHIP (APP) PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC), APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF THE GRANT

DOCUMENTS BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LODI, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,080 (PD)
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WHEREAS, the City of Lodi Police Department desires to undertake a certain pr oject designated as Agreement Number 26 -APP15 to be funded in part from funds made available through the Alcohol Policing Partnership Program (APP) administered by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (hereafter referred to as ABC); and

WHEREAS, this year, the Lodi Police Department received an award to carry out “Minor Decoy” enforcement, “Shoulder Tap” enforcement, “Informed Merchants Preventing Alcohol - Related Crime Tendencies (IMPACT)” enforcement, other special enforcements, and trainings.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the Police Chief to execute the attached contract, including any extensions or amendments thereof and any subsequent contract with the State in relation thereto; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, RESOLVED that any liability arising out of the performance of this contract, including civil court actions for damages, shall be the responsibility of the grant recipient and the authorizing agency. The State of California and ABC disclaim responsibility for any such liability; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by this body; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this award is not subject to local hiring freezes; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED tha t funds in the amount of $ 72,080 be appropriated in the 2026/27 fiscal year as follows:

ABC Grant $72,080.00 21900000.56401 Revenue
ABC Grant Overtime $67,100.00 21999000.71002 Expense ABC Grant Medicare $980.00 21999000.71015 Expense ABC Grant Spec Dept Materials $4,000.00 21999000.72352 Expense

Dated: September 16, 2026
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026-____ was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 16, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS –
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AGENDA TITLE:

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consent to Assignment of Agreement for Professional Services with KAM Software Technologies, Inc., a California Corporation doing business as Crossroads Software, Inc. (PD)
MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Andrea Morales, Administrative Assistant
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consent to Assignment of Agreement for Professional Services with KAM Software Technologies, Inc., a California corporation doing business as Crossroads Software, Inc.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Crossroads Software, Inc., entered into an Agreement for Professional Services on September 19, 2023, and has since sold the company to its employees. They now wish to assign the contract to KAM Software Technologies, Inc., a California corporation doing business as Crossroads Software, Inc.

The Crossroads citation writing system, known as e-Citations, allows officers to scan driver’s license and vehicle registration cards to automatically upload and import offender’s data into a cellular phone-based application. This data is then formatted in the application to complete a citation. Crossroads also provides an electronic CHP 180 tow form that allows the same functionality for officers to scan and upload vehicle owners’ information. Completing the form will enable an officer to sign it electronically, email it to the tow companies, involved parties, and dispatch for entry into the CLETS/SVS.

The increase in demand for reporting within Law Enforcement agencies necessitates that we look for areas in which we can streamline the process to provide the most efficient use of our resources and employee time to ensure we are giving our community the best service and quick response times.

The agreement between the City and Crossroads Software, Inc., was approved by City Council on September 6, 2023. All terms and conditions of that contract remain in effect with the proposed assignment to KAM Software Technologies, Inc.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Not Applicable.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

Software Licensing Cost - 21399000.72369
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO AUTHORIZE CONSENT

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WHEREAS, on September 6, 2023, the Lodi City Council approved an Agreement for Professional Services with Crossroads Software, Inc., for its e -Citations citation writing system and electronic CHP 180 tow form; and

WHEREAS, the Agreement for Professional Services was entered into on September 19, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Crossroads Software, Inc., has since been sold to its employees and has been requested to assign the existing Agreement to KAM Software Technologies, Inc., doing business as Crossroads Software, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Crossroads Software also provides an electronic CHP 180 tow form that allows officers to scan and upload vehicle owner information, electronically sign completed forms, and distribute them to tow companies, involved parties, and dispatch for entry into CLETS/SVS; and

WHEREAS, these electronic systems assist the Lodi Police Department in streamlining reporting processes, improving t he efficient use of staff resources and employee time, and providing timely service to the community; and

WHEREAS, all terms and conditions of the existing Agreement will remain in effect following the proposed assignment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the Consent to Assignment of the Agreement for Professional Services with Crossroads Software Inc., to KAM Software Technologies, Inc., a California Corporation doing business as Crossroads Software, Inc.

Dated: September 16, 2026
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026-____ was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held on September 16, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

WALFRED SOLORZANO
Interim City Clerk

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AGENDA ITEM C.10

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:

Adopt a Resolution Ratifying the Authorization of the Lodi Police Department to Participate in Tobacco Enforcement Activities and Enter into a Contract with the County of San Joaquin Public Health Services, Approving the Execution of the Contract and First Amendment by the Chief of Police on Behalf of the City of Lodi, and Appropriating Funds in the Amount of $95,940 (PD) MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Candice Alaniz, Management Analyst
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a Resolution Ratifying the Authorization of the Lodi Police Department to Participate in Tobacco Enforcement Activities and Enter into a Contract with the County of San Joaquin Public Health Services, Approving the Execution of the Contract and First Amendment by the Chief of Police on Behalf of the City of Lodi, and Appropriating Funds in the Amount of $95,940.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

In August 2025, San Joaquin County Public Health Services (SJCPHS) contacted the Lodi Police Department regarding a potential funding opportunity through the DOJ Tobacco Grant Program for local enforcement agencies. SJCPHS received funding from the Department of Justice through the Tobacco Grant Program and subsequently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to disburse funds. The Lodi Police Department is requesting authorization to participate in the following tobacco enforcement activities on behalf of San Joaquin County Public Health Services:
· Minor Decoy Operations aimed to identify and penalize tobacco retailers that are illegally selling tobacco products to minors;
· Unannounced tobacco retailer inspections including inspections for compliance with the tobacco flavor ban, minimum pricing, and signage;
· Attendance at quarterly trainings for Tobacco Enforcement Education conducted by the Smoking Tobacco Outreach Prevention Program (STOPP).

Due to delays in the original contract start date and work availability, Amendment 1 was requested to extend the contract term for an additional fiscal year, allowing three years of enforcement activities under the current grant.

Staff recommends Council approve the authorization to enter into a contract and approve Amendment 1 for Tobacco Enforcement Activities with San Joaquin County Public Health Services.

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FISCAL IMPACT:
$95,940 in revenue and expenses will be appropriated in the Misc. Grant accounts FUNDING AVAILABLE:

Funds in the amount of $95,940 to be appropriated as follows:

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Agreement: The City of Lodi Police Department Page 1 of 11 Rev. 20251229 95940 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY CONTRACT ID# 26127 Contract Amount NOT TO EXCEED $95,940.00 PARTIES: COUNTY: County of San Joaquin Purchasing & Support Services 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 540 Stockton, CA 95202-2931 COUNTY DEPARTMENT: San Joaquin County Public Health Services 1601 E Hazelton Ave Stockton, CA 95205 Contact: Vince Nallas Phone: 209-468-8211 Email [email protected] CONTRACTOR: The City of Lodi Police Department 215 W Elm St Lodi, CA 95240 Contact: Candice Alaniz Phone: 209-269-4430 Email: [email protected] This Agreement is made and entered into this _________ day of ___________________, 2026, by and between The City of Lodi Police Department, as an independent contractor (hereinafter the County of San Joaquin, a political subdivision of the State of California for its San Joaquin County Public Health Services at the address referenced above (hereinafter NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions, and promises contained herein, it is mutually agreed as follows: I. THE PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT The purpose of this Agreement is for CONTRACTOR to provide tobacco enforcement activities in the City of Lodi, California. 365
Agreement: The City of Lodi Police Department Page 2 of 11 Rev. 20251229 II. ORDER FOR PRECEDENCE A. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: 1. Applicable Federal and State of California statutes and regulations; 2. This Agreement; 3. Federal Grant clause attached as Exhibit Z. Documents 3, referenced above, are hereby incorporated into this Agreement as if completely set forth herein. III. THE SCOPE OF SERVICES CONTRACTOR agrees to provide annual tobacco enforcement activities on behalf of San Joaquin County Public Health Services in the City of Lodi, California, as specified below: a. 2 Minor Decoy Operations (MDOs) targeting 36 retailers. The MDOs aim to identify and penalize tobacco retailers that are illegally selling tobacco products to minors. Retailers subject to an MDO will be selected through a random sampling of the retailers in the project area. Participating youth and adult supervisors will receive training on the logistics of the MDO. If the MDO confirmed a sale, a violation notice with the appropriate penalty notice will be sent via mail and email within 45 days to ensure the safety of the minor decoy. b. The Police Officers will complete a total of 75 unannounced tobacco retailer inspections. The inspection plan will include at least an annual inspection on 75 tobacco retailers within the Project Area (City of Lodi). Inspections will be unannounced to increase inspection validity. The inspection will include compliance with the tobacco flavor ban, minimum pricing and signage. Such inspection will take approximately 30 minutes or longer. A checklist will be used to note findings. Announced inspections will only occur as a follow-up to tobacco retailers that were cited for violations. These follow-up inspections will be conducted by Public Health staff and will be used as formal retailer education and will occur within 30 days of the violation. c. The Police Officers will attend the quarterly Tobacco Enforcement Education trainings conducted by the Smoking Tobacco Outreach Prevention Program (STOPP). B. CONTRACTOR shall perform the CONTRACT in accordance with currently approved methods and standards of practice in CONTRACTORS professional specialty. IV. GENERAL PROVISIONS:
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Agreement: The City of Lodi Police Department Page 3 of 11 Rev. 20251229 A. Term of Agreement: This Agreement shall commence when fully executed and end on June 30, 2028, unless Work is completed on a date prior thereto or unless terminated earlier as provided herein. B. Interpretation: This Agreement shall not be interpreted in favor of any Party by virtue of said Party not having prepared this Agreement. C. Compensation: Notwithstanding the foregoing, the total payments under this Agreement shall not exceed NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($95,940.00). D. Invoicing: CONTRACTOR shall submit one original and one copy of each invoice to the , San Joaquin County Public Health Services at the address referenced above. All invoices must reference this Agreement Number/Contract ID # and the Work performed. Payments shall be made within 30 days of receipt of invoice from CONTRACTOR. LATE FEES: In the event that County is late in making undisputed payments submitted correctly and timely, any interest or finance charges on past due accounts levied by CONTRACTOR shall be limited by Section 926.10 of the California Government Code which pperson having such a claim against a public agency, shall be entitled to interest commencing the 61st day after such public entity or person files a liquidated claim known or agreed to be valid when filed pursuant to such statute or contract, and such claim E. CONTRACT Status: In the performance of Work, including the duties and obligations imposed by this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR and/or its employees are at all times acting as independent contractor(s) practicing his or her profession and not as an employee of COUNTY. A copy of the CONTRAC professional, local, state or other business licenses required to conduct the services stated herein, will be provided to the COUNTY. CONTRACTOR shall not have any claim under this Agreement or otherwise against COUNTY for vacation, sick leave, retirement benefits, social security or compensation benefits. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for federal and state payroll taxes such as social security and unemployment. COUNTY will issue a Form 1099 at year-end for fees earned. F. Assignments: Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR may not assign, transfer, delegate or subcontract its obligation herein without the prior written consent of COUNTY. Any such assignment, 367
Agreement: The City of Lodi Police Department Page 4 of 11 Rev. 20251229 transfer, delegation or subcontract without the prior written consent shall be considered null and void. G. Non Exclusive Rights: This Agreement does not grant to CONTRACTOR any exclusive privileges or rights to provide services to COUNTY. COUNTY may contract with other companies or individuals for similar services, including but not limited to any other party who may have submitted bids or proposals to any RFP or other requests from COUNTY for the work or services performed under this agreement. CONTRACTOR may contract with other counties, private companies or individuals for similar services. H. Indemnification: CONTRACTOR shall, at its expense, defend, indemnify and hold harmless COUNTY, (defined as the County of San Joaquin and its employees, officers, directors, contractors and agents) from and against any losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, costs, fees, including without limitation reasonable attorn fees, and expenses from any claim or action, including without limitation for bodily injury or death, to the extent caused by or arising from the active and/or passive negligence or willful misconduct of CONTRACTOR, its employees, officers, agents or subcontractors. CONTRACTOR shall hold the COUNTY, its officers and employees, harmless from liability, of any nature or kind on account of use of any copyrighted, or un-copyrighted composition, trade secret process, patented or un-patented invention articles or appliance furnished or used under this Agreement. I. Insurance 1. CONTRACTOR, shall submit proof of insurance with liability limits as set forth below to COUNTY showing COUNTY, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers named as Additional Insured to include ongoing operations and products completed operations (On Additional Insured Endorsement CG 20 10 10 93), except for Compensation and professional Liabilities, and insurance policy shall contain provisions that such policy may not be canceled or reduced except after thirty (30) days written notice to COUNTY. 2. CONTRACTOR agrees to be responsible to ensure that the requirements set forth in this article/paragraph are also to be met by CONTRACT subcontractors, if any, who provide services pursuant to this Agreement. 3. General Liability Limits a. BI & PD combined/per occurrence/Aggregate $1,000,000 b. Personal Injury/Aggregate $2,000,000 c. Automobile Liability/per occurrence $1,000,000 368
Agreement: The City of Lodi Police Department Page 5 of 11 Rev. 20251229 1) CONTRACTOR agrees to defend, hold harmless and indemnify COUNTY for any and all liabilities associated with the use of any automobiles in relation to tasks associated with this Agreement. 4. Professional Liability a. Professional Liability/as appropriately relates to $1,000,000 services rendered. Coverage may include medical malpractice, cyber liability, and/or errors and omissions. 5. Compensation and Liability Statutory requirement J. Discrimination: CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, pregnancy, denial of medical and family care leave, or pregnancy disability leave (California Government Code sections 12940,12945, 12945.2). CONTRACTOR shall not retaliate against any person for protesting illegal discrimination related to one of these categories, or for reporting patient abuse in tax supported institutions. K. ADA Compliance: CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 U.S.C. Sections 12101 et seq.) L. Notices: Any notice required to be given pursuant to the terms and conditions hereof shall be in writing, and shall be effected by one of the following methods: personal delivery, prepaid Certified First-Class Mail, or prepaid Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. Unless otherwise designated in writing by either party, such notice shall be mailed to the addresses shown on page one (1) of this Agreement. M. Termination: 1. Termination for Cause: If CONTRACTOR breaches or habitually neglects the duties under this Agreement without curing such breach or neglect upon fifteen (15) working days written notice, COUNTY may, by written notice, immediately terminate this Agreement without prejudice to any other remedy to which COUNTY may be entitled, either at law, in equity, or under this Agreement. 2. Termination for Convenience: In addition, COUNTY may terminate this Agreement for its convenience upon thirty (30) days written notice to CONTRACTOR. 3. Funding out Clause: If the County Board of Supervisors fails to appropriate funds to enable the County Departments to continue to make purchases under this 369
Agreement: The City of Lodi Police Department Page 6 of 11 Rev. 20251229 Agreement, this Agreement will be cancelled immediately and the CONTRACTOR will be given written notice of such termination. 4. If this Agreement is terminated under paragraphs 1, 2 or 3 above, CONTRACTOR shall only be paid for any Work completed and provided prior to notice of termination. In the event of termination under paragraph 1, 2 or 3 above, CONTRACTOR shall be paid an amount, which bears the same ratio to the total compensation authorized by the Agreement as the services actually performed bear to the total services of CONTRACTOR covered by this Agreement, less payments of compensation previously made. Except as stated above and except for any reasonable end-of-contract fees, CONTRACTOR shall have no other allowable charges under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 5. CONTRACTOR shall not incur any expenses under this Agreement after notice of termination and shall cancel any outstanding expenses obligations to a third party [related hereto] that CONTRACTOR can legally cancel; COUNTY shall not be liable for any expenses incurred by CONTRACTOR subsequent to the notice of termination N. Conflict of Interest Statement: CONTRACTOR covenants that CONTRACTOR, its officers, employees or their immediate family, presently has no financial or other interest, in other project(s) or contract(s), or other activity(ies), nor shall it acquire any such interest, directly or indirectly, that would conflict or inhibit in any way, manner or degree with the performance of services under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement no person having any such a conflict of interest shall be employed or retained by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall not hire COUNTY'S employees to perform any portion of the work or services provided for herein including secretarial, clerical and similar incidental services except upon the written approval of COUNTY. O. Conflict of Interest Statement: CONTRACTOR covenants that CONTRACTOR, its officers, employees or their immediate family, presently has no financial or other interest, in other project(s) or contract(s), or other activity(ies), nor shall it acquire any such interest, directly or indirectly, that would conflict or inhibit in any way, manner or degree with the performance of services under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement no person having any such a conflict of interest shall be employed or retained by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall not hire COUNTY'S employees to perform any portion of the work or services provided for herein including secretarial, clerical and similar incidental services except upon the written approval of COUNTY. P. Drug Free Workplace: CONTRACTOR shall comply with the provisions of California Government Code Section 8350 et seq., otherwise known as the Drug-Free Workplace Act. 370
Agreement: The City of Lodi Police Department Page 7 of 11 Rev. 20251229 Q. Force Majeure: It is agreed that neither party shall be responsible for delays in delivery, acceptance of delivery, or failure to perform when such delay or failure is attributable to Acts of God, war, strikes, riots, lockouts, accidents, rules or regulations of any governmental agencies or other matters or conditions beyond the control of either CONTRACTOR or COUNTY. R. Compliance: 1. CONTRACTOR shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations and requirements necessary for the provision of contracted services. Furthermore, CONTRACTOR shall comply with all laws applicable to wages and hours of employment, occupational safety, fire safety, health and sanitation. CONTRACTOR shall maintain current throughout the life of this Agreement, all permits, licenses, certificates and insurances that are necessary for the provision of contracted services. 2. Contractor shall comply with the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, as amended by SB 616 (2024) and codified at California Labor Code Section 245-249. With a few exceptions, this law requires all employers to provide employees performing work in California with paid sick leave. S. Disputes and Remedies: 1. Notice of any disputes, claims, or breach raised by CONTRACTOR, arising under this Agreement, must be submitted, in writing, to COUNTY within ninety (90) days of the alleged dispute, claim, or breach. If such issues cannot be resolved within ninety (90) days following written notice, and if the parties mutually agree, the alleged dispute, claim, or breach may be submitted to arbitration. Arbitration, if expressly agreed upon in writing by COUNTY and CONTRACTOR, shall be pursuant to the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1280, et seq. 2. At the COUNTY's sole discretion, COUNTY may elect to raise a dispute, claim, or breach by submitting it, in writing, to CONTRACTOR. Such dispute, claim, or breach would include conditions and time constraints required of CONTRACTOR to remedy. 3. Neither the pendency of a dispute, claim, or breach nor its consideration will excuse the parties from full and timely performance in accordance with terms of this Agreement. 4. In the event that arbitration is not expressly agreed upon in writing by the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR as set forth above, any legal action or proceeding with respect to this Agreement shall be brought in the courts of the State of California for the County of San Joaquin, or the courts of the United States of America for the Eastern District of California, and in no other courts. CONTRACTOR hereby accepts such jurisdiction and venue and generally and unconditionally waives any objection, including, without limitation, any objection to the laying of venue or based on the grounds of forum non conveniens. The provision of this paragraph shall survive expiration or other termination of this Agreement regardless of the cause of such termination. 371
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5. In any action brought by a party to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs, including the reasonable value of any services provided by in-house counsel. The reasonable value of serate charged by Deputy County Counsel IV attorneys in the office of the County Counsel of San Joaquin County, California. T. Public Record All bids and proposal information are property of COUNTY andall such documents, including this Agreement, are public records per the requirements of the California Government Code, Sections 7920.000 et seq. Public Records To the extent that Contractor believes it is disclosing confidential or proprietary material, such material must be clearly marked as such, but even so marked, it does not guarantee non-disclosure and may still be subject to disclosure pursuant to law. Pricing and service elements of the successful bid and/or proposal may not be considered proprietary information. COUNTY will treat all information submitted in a bid/proposal as available for public inspection once the COUNTY has a contract finalized with the selected contractor. If CONTRACTOR believes that it has a legally justifiable basis under the California Public Records Act (Government Section 7920.000 et. seq.) for protecting the confidentiality of any information contained within its bid, Proposal, or this Agreement, it must identify any such information, together with the legal basis of your claim to COUNTY. CONTRACTOR agrees to defend and indemnify COUNTY for any liability, costs, and expenses incurred in asserting such confidentiality to protect documents from public disclosure. The final determination as to whether COUNTY will assert your claim of confidentiality on your behalf shall be sole discretion of COUNTY. U. Documents: All drawings, specifications, documents and other memoranda or writings relating to the work and services hereunder, shall remain or become the property of COUNTY whether executed by or for CONTRACTOR for COUNTY, or otherwise by or for CONTRACTOR, or by or for a subcontractor operating under CONTRACT or direction, and all such documents and copies thereof shall be returned or transmitted to COUNTY forthwith upon COUNTY written demand, termination or completion of the work under this Agreement. V. San Joaquin County Green Purchasing Policy: 1. COUNTY has a Green Purchasing Policy, viewable at https://www.sjgov.org/docs/default-source/purchasing-support-services-documents/policies-purchasing/2737---green-purchasing-policy-and-procedure.pdf?sfvrsn=3792e084_6 2. COUNTY has adopted an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Policy. EPP refers to the procurement of goods and services that lessen or reduce negative effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing goods and services that serve the same purpose. This comparison takes into consideration such things as: raw materials acquisition; production; 372
Agreement: The City of Lodi Police Department Page 9of 11Rev. 20251229 manufacturing; packaging; distribution; reuse; disposal; energy efficiency;performance; safety and cost.3. A primary goal of this policy is to encourage contractors/suppliers and departments to consider products and services that help minimize environmental impacts with price, performance and aesthetic considerations being equal. Contractors/suppliers are encouraged to offer products and services that meet legitimatestandards, e.g. products that possess independent third party certifications such as Energy Star, Green Seal, EcoLogo, EPEAT or FEMP (Federal Energy Management Program) standards. The County also encourages offers of products made with minimal virgin materials and maximum use of recycledmaterialsagain, price and performance essentially being equal.W. Work Product:COUNTY and CONTRACTOR acknowledge and agree thatProallcomponents of it, provided or developed by CONTRACTOR hereunder or in connectionherewith shall constitutmade forwithin the meaning of Title 17United States Code Section 101 et seq. (theCopyrightand all right, title,o w n e r s h i p , and interest in and to the Work Products shall vest in COUNTY immediately upon development. To the extent any such Work Products may not be the sole and exclusive property of COUNTY and/or may not be amade foras defined in theCopyright Act upon development, then CONTRACTOR agrees to and hereby does sell,transfer, grant and assign to COUNTY all copyrights, patents, trade secrets, inventions,and other proprietary rights, title, and interest in and to such Work Products upondevelopment. On all written material, whether in print, electronic, or any media form,constitutingProdCONTRACTOR shall place or cause to be placed thefollowing legend preferably in the lower right corner:
2026 County of San Joaquin. All rights reserved. X. Data SecurityConfidentiality1.Acknowledgment of access to information characterized as covered data: CONTRACTOR acknowledges that this Agreement may allow CONTRACTOR access to confidential COUNTY information or COUNTY provided information including, but not limited to, personal information, records, data, or financial hstanding the manner in which or from whom it is received by CONTRACTOR, which is subject to state laws that restrict the use and disclosure of the COUNTY information, including the California Information Practices Act (California Civil Code Section 1798 et seq.), California Constitution Article 1, Section 1, and other existing relative or future adopted State and/or Federal requirements. CONTRACTOR shall maintain the privacy of, and shall not release, Covered Data without full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, the provisions of this Agreement and prior written consent of COUNTY. CONTRACTOR agrees that it will include all of the terms and conditions contained in this clause in all subcontractor or agency contracts providing services under this Agreement. Where a federal, state or local law, ordinance, rule or regulation is required to be made applicable to this Agreement, it shall be deemed to be incorporated herein without amendment to this Agreement. 373
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2. Prohibition on unauthorized use or disclosure of Covered Data: CONTRACTOR agrees to hold Covered Data received from or created on behalf of COUNTY in strictest confidence. CONTRACTOR shall not use or disclose Covered Data except as permitted or required by this Agreement or as otherwise authorized in writing by COUNTY. If required by a court of competent jurisdiction or an administrative body to disclose Covered Data, CONTRACTOR will notify COUNTY in writing prior to any disclosure in order to give COUNTY an opportunity to oppose any such disclosure. Any work using, or transmission or storage of, Covered Data outside the United States is subject to prior written authorization by COUNTY. 3. Safeguard standard: CONTRACTOR agrees that it will protect the Covered Data according to commercially acceptable standards and no less rigorously than it protects its own confidential information, but in no case less than reasonable care. CONTRACTOR shall develop, implement, maintain and use appropriate administrative, technical and physical security measures which may include but not be limited to encryption techniques, to preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all such Covered Data. 4. Return or destruction of Covered Data: Upon termination, cancellation, expiration or other conclusion of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall return the Covered Data to COUNTY unless COUNTY requests that such data be destroyed in lieu of being returned. This provision shall also apply to all Covered Data that is in the possession of subcontractors or agents of CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall complete such return or destruction not less than thirty (30) calendar days after the conclusion or t erminat ion of this Agreement. Within this thirty (30) day period, CONTRACTOR shall certify in writing to the COUNTY that the return or destruction has been completed. 5. Reporting of unauthorized disclosures or misuse of Covered Data: CONTRACTOR shall report in writing, to COUNTY any use or disclosure of Covered Data not authorized by this Agreement or in writing by COUNTY, including any reasonable belief that an unauthorized individual has accessed Covered Data. CONTRACTOR shall make the report to COUNTY immediately upon discovery of the unauthorized disclosure, but in no event more than two (2) business days after CONTRACTOR reasonably believes there has been unauthorized use or d use or disclosure, (ii) Covered Data used or disclosed, (iii) who made the unauthorized use or received the unauthorized disclosure, (iv) what CONTRACTOR has done or shall do to mitigate any deleterious effect of the unauthorized use or disclosure, and (v) what corrective action CONTRACTOR has taken or shall take to prevent future similar unauthorized use or disclosure of Covered Data. 6. Examination of records: COUNTY and, if the applicable contract or grant so provides, the other contracting party or grantor (and if that be the United States, or an agency or instrumentality thereof, then the Controller General of the United States) shall have access to and the right to examine any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of CONTRACTOR involving transactions and work related to this Agreement until the expiration of five years after final payment hereunder. CONTRACTOR shall retain project records for a period of at least five years from the date of final payment. 374
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7. Assistance in litigation or administrative proceedings: CONTRACTOR shall make itself and any employees, subcontractors, or agents assisting CONTRACTOR in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement available to COUNTY, at no cost, to testify as witnesses, or otherwise, in the event of litigation or administrative proceedings against COUNTY, its directors, officers, agents or employees based upon a claimed violation of laws relating to security and privacy and arising out of this Agreement. 8. No third-party rights: Nothing in this Agreement is intended to make any person or entity who is not signatory to the Agreement a third-party beneficiary of any right created by this Agreement or by operation of law. X. Entire Agreement and Modification: This Agreement and all documents incorporated by reference supersedes all previous Agreements either oral or in writing and constitutes the entire understanding of the parties hereto. No changes, amendments or alterations shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, COUNTY and CONTRACTOR have executed this Agreement effective on the day and year first written above. COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN, a political The City of Lodi Police Department subdivision of the State of California 215 W Elm St Lodi, CA 95240 By: _____________________________ By: _________________________ Concepcion Gayotin, MPA, CPPO Signature, Authorized Agent Director Purchasing & Support Services By: __________________________ Print Name APPROVED AS TO FORM Office of County Counsel By: ____________________________ Jeffrey Chiao Deputy County Counsel Buyer of Record: LG 375
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FIRST AMENDMENT

TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
ID# 26127

This First Amendment to Agreement ID # 26127 made and entered into this _________ day of ___________, 2026, by and between the County of San Joaquin, a political subdivision of the State of California, on behalf of its Public Health Services Department (hereinafter “COUNTY”), and City of Lodi Police Department (hereinafter “CONTRACTOR”).

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A. WHEREAS, on May 30, 202 6, COUNTY and CONTRACTOR entered into Agreement #26127, to provide tobacco enforcement activities services in the City of Lodi, California.

B. WHEREAS, the COUNTY and the CONTRACTOR, now desire to amend certain provisions of Agreement # 26127, including:

1. Modifying Article IV: Term of Agreement – Paragraph A.

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of mutual obligations, and for other good consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree to amend Independent Contractor Agreement ID# 26127 to read as follows:

1. Article IV: Term of Agreement – Paragraph A is changed to read as follows:

This Agreement shall commence when fully executed and end on June 30, 2029, unless Work is completed on a date prior thereto or unless terminated earlier as provided herein or extended upon mutual agreement.

All provisions of the original agreement, except as modified by this First Amendment, shall remain in full force and effect and are reaffirmed.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, COUNTY and CONTRACTOR have executed this First Amendment to Agreement ID # 26127 effective on the day first written above.

COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN, a political City of Lodi
subdivision of the State of California 215 W Elm St Lodi, CA 95240

By: _____________________________ By: __________________________ Concepcion Gayotin, MPA, CPPO Ricardo Garcia
Director Police Chief Purchasing & Support Services

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APPROVED AS TO FORM
Office of County Counsel

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Jeffrey Chiao
Deputy County Counsel

Deputy Purchasing Agent of record: LG

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____

A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE LODI POLICE DEPARTMENT TO

PARTICIPATE IN TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT

WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES, APPROVING THE

EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT AND FIRST AMENDMENT BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LODI, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,940 (PD)
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WHEREAS, the Lodi Police Department is requesting authorization to participate in the tobacco enforcement activities on behalf of San Joaquin County Public Health Services through funding from the DOJ Tobacco Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, the enforcement activities are to include minor decoy op erations, unannounced tobacco retailer inspections, and quarterly trainings.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the Lodi Police Department to enter into a contract with San Joaquin County Public Health Servic es for $95,940, and execute Amendment 1 to extend the term through June 30, 2029; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the Chief of Police to accept the funding from San Joaquin County and execute the contract documents on behalf of the City of Lodi; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED tha t funds in the amount of $ 95,940 be appropriated in the 2026/27 fiscal year as follows:

PD Misc Grant $95,940.00 21600000.56401 Revenue
PD Misc Grant Overtime $94,500.00 21699000.71002 Expense PD Misc Grant Medicare $1,440.00 21699000.71015 Expense

Dated: September 16, 2026
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026-____ was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 16, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

WALFRED SOLORZANO
Interim City Clerk

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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Quest Media & Supplies Inc., of Roseville, for Jail Intercom and Door Control System Replacement to Increase Change Order Authority by $10,000 for a Combined Not-to-Exceed Change Order Amount of $20,000 (PW)
MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Sean Nathan, Interim Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Quest Media & Supplies Inc., of Roseville, for Jail Intercom and Door Control System Replacement to increase change order authority by $10,000 for a combined not-to-exceed change order amount of $20,000.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Police Department utilizes a complex video and intercom system for controlling certain doors remotely, monitoring and communicating with people in jail cells, and communicating talking with people outside of the building after regular business hours. The existing system was installed with the construction of the building in 2003 and is critical to the efficient and safe operation of the City’s jail.

In January of 2025, a portion of the system failed which prevented communication and remote door operation from the dispatch center. Due to the age of the system, the majority of the parts and components necessary for the repair are no longer available, and an attempt to fix the issue actually made the problem worse. The consultant was able to get the system back in its partial functionality, and the Public Works’electricians were able to provide a temporary solution to remotely open the doors for inmate transfers from the dispatch center.

On 6-18-2025 City Council adopted a resolution (2025-099) authorizing the City Manager to execute the professional service agreement with Quest Media & Supplies, Inc., of Roseville, for Lodi Jail Intercom and Door Control System Replacement ($140,000) and execute change orders in the amount not-to-exceed $10,000.

To date, the new system has been installed and is functional. All original devices, including the doors, intercoms, and electric locks, have been restored and are operational. During the project, Amendments No. 1 and No. 2 were executed, with change orders totaling $6,774.30 to replace outdated and failing equipment.

The final remaining system to be completed is the integration of the new video call-up capability with the intercom system. This functionality will allow Police Dispatch staff to receive a live video feed each time an intercom is activated.

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Additional work is needed to enable this function, which includes replacing the current network switch supporting the new system. Since the system must integrate with the City’svideo security network, a new, more secure network switch is necessary to meet network security requirements, protect the City’s infrastructure, and ensure secure system integration. Currently the remaining change order authority is insufficient to cover the cost of the additional work.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This project has no direct long-term fiscal impacts, however this is integral to the proper operations of the jail.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

The funding for this additional work is included in the original project appropriation, and no additional funds are necessary.

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A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH QUEST MEDIA & SUPPLIES INC., OF ROSEVILLE, INCREASING CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY BY $10,000 FOR A COMBINED NOT- TO-EXCEED CHANGE ORDER AMOUNT OF $20,000
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WHEREAS, the Police Department’s jail intercom and door control system installed in 2003 failed in 2025 and required full system replacement; and

WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved the agreement with Quest Media & Supplies Inc. and authorized $10,000 in change order authority; and

WHEREAS, the new system is installed and functional, with prio r amendments totaling $6,774.30; and

WHEREAS, additional work is required to integrate video call -up capability, including replacement of the network switch to meet City security standards; and

WHEREAS, remaining change order authority is insufficient, and funding is availabl e within the project contingency; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 with Quest Media & Supplies Inc., of Roseville, increasing change order authority by $10,000 for a total not-to-exceed change order amount of $20,000; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol Manual (Res. 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.

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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026-__ was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 16, 2026 by the following votes:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

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WALFRED SOLORZANO
Interim City Clerk

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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Robertson-Bryan Inc., of Elk Grove, for Aeration Diffuser System Closeout and UV Disinfection System Alternatives Analysis Services ($59,862) PW MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Sean Nathan, Interim Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Robertson-Bryan, Inc., of Elk Grove, for Aeration Diffuser System Closeout and UV Disinfection System Alternatives Analysis Services ($59,862).

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

In August 2025, the City entered into a Professional Services Agreement with Robertson-Bryan, Inc. (RBI) for aeration diffuser system project closeout and operational assistance at the White Slough Water Control Facility. The original agreement, based on RBI’sAugust 11, 2025 proposal, was approved in an amount not to exceed $58,579.

The existing ultraviolet disinfection system at the facility is aging, and certain system components are no longer being manufactured or are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. In addition, the facility currently has limited redundancy for critical UV components. Staff has been working to locate spare parts. Longer-term evaluations are needed to identify a reliable and cost-effective approach for maintaining disinfection capabilities. RBI submitted a proposal to perform a UV Disinfection System Alternative Analysis. The proposed work includes development and evaluation of alternatives, preparation of a technical memorandum, and project management. The analysis will evaluate potential improvements and/or replacement options and will provide the City with recommendations for moving forward with the UV Disinfection System.

If approved, amendment No. 1 will add the UV alternatives analysis to RBI’sexisting scope of services and increase the agreement amount by ($59,862), resulting in the revised total agreement amount of ($118,441) FISCAL IMPACT:

This project is necessary to minimize maintenance costs, maintain wastewater treatment compliance and to avoid potential fines and penalties from the State. This does not impact the General Fund.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

Previously approved FY 2026/27 Wastewater Operating Fund (53053003.72450).

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A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVCES AGREEMENT WITH ROBERTSON-BRYAN, INC., OF ELK GROVE, FOR AERATION

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WHEREAS, the City has an existing Professional Services Agreement with Robertson-Bryan, Inc. for aeration diffuser system closeout work at the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility; and

WHEREAS, the facility’s ultraviolet disinfection system is aging, with components no longer manufactured and limited redundancy, requiring evaluation of long-term alternatives; and

WHEREAS, Robertson-Bryan, Inc. submitted a proposal to perform a UV Disinfection System Alternatives Analysis, including evaluation of options and preparation of a technical memorandum; and

WHEREAS, Amendment No. 1 adds this analysis to the existing scope and increases the agreement amount by $59,862, for a revised total agreement amount of $118,441; and

WHEREAS, funding is available in the Wastewater Operating Fund, with no impact to the General Fund; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Robertson -Bryan, Inc., in the amount of $59,862, for a revised total agreement amount of $118,441; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City C ouncil Protocol Manual (Res. 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: September 16, 2026
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026-__ was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 16, 2026 by the following votes:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

WALFRED SOLORZANO
Interim City Clerk

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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:

Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancement Project; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Award the Contract to the Lowest Responsive Bidder and Execute Change Orders ($158,000) (PW) MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Sean Nathan, Interim Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancement Project; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager or Designee to Award the Contract to the Lowest Responsive Bidder and Execute Change Orders in the Combined Amount Not-To-Exceed $158,000.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) administers the Measure K regional sales tax program.

Measure K provides funding for a variety of road improvement projects, including the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Routes to School Non-Competitive Program. For Cycle 2 (2022-2026), the total fund claimed was $258,000 for the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons and ADA ramps improvements. This project will install curb ramps in the vicinity of George Washington Elementary School that were identified and prioritized as part of the Phase 1 improvements in the City’sSafe Route to School Plan. Phase 1 improvements are within 500 feet of a school. Phase 2 and 3 are improvements within 0.25 and 0.5 mile of a school.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This project has minimal long-term fiscal impact, however it addresses accessibility needs within our community and adjacent to school locations.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

Measure K Grant (30399000.77020) PWST-26005.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF

PLANS AND SPECIFICATION, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE CITYWIDE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING THE

CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO AWARD THE CO NTRACT TO THE LOWEST

RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS IN THE COMBINED AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $158,000
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WHEREAS, Measure K Cycle 2 (2022–2026) provides $258,000 in funding for RRFB and ADA ramp improvements; and

WHEREAS, the Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancement Project installs ADA curb ramps near George Washington School as part of Phase 1 Safe Routes to School improvements ; and

WHEREAS, the project is funded by the Measure K Grant (30399000.77020) PWST-26005 and does not impact the General Fund; and

NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , that the L odi Cit y Council approves the plans and specifications, authorizes advertisement for bids and City Manager to award the contra ct to the lowest responsive bidder and execute change orders in the combined amount not -to-exceed $158,000 for the Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancement Project; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol Manual (Res. 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: September 16, 2026
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026-__ was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 16, 2026 by the following votes:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

WALFRED SOLORZANO
Interim City Clerk

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AGENDA TITLE:

Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2026-2028 On-Call Well and Pump Repair Project and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Award Contract to Lowest Responsive Bidder and Execute Change Orders ($1,000,000), and Appropriating Funds ($1,000,000) (PW) MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Sean Nathan, Interim Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for 2026-2028 On-Call Well and Pump Repair Project and Adopt a Resolution authorizing City Manager to award Contract to lowest responsive bidder and execute change orders for a combined amount not to exceed $1,000,000; and appropriating funds in the amount of $1,000,000.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The City maintains 28 groundwater well sites throughout the city, making up approximately 50% of the City’s total domestic water supply. The groundwater wells require regular maintenance and inspection in order to function properly.

Pulling the pumps from the wells and performing video inspections require special equipment and contractors.

This contract is to provide well and pump inspection and repair services on an on-call basis. The objective of this contract is to minimize delay in performing inspection and making repairs at the water well facilities by not having to go out to bid with every necessary repair. This contract will also minimize the amount of time a well is out of service by allowing a contractor to respond more quickly.

The initial term of the Contract is for two years and includes two optional, one-year extensions, for a total maximum contract of four years (if both extensions are executed). The proposed budget ($1,000,000) is for the initial term of the contract. Additional appropriations will be made with future adopted budgets if the contract extensions are utilized and additional funds are needed.

The specifications are on file in the Public Works Department. The planned bid opening date is October 7, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This contract has minimal long term fiscal impacts, however it will allow the city to address domestic well issues in a timely manner, reducing the likelihood of further damage to the well and decreasing this issue’s impact to the overall water system.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

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Requested Appropriation:

Account Amount Account Name Project String
56199000.77020 $1,000,000 Water Capital PWWA-23004.Contracts Fund Transfer:

Account Amount Account Name Request
560.76050 $1,000,000 Water Operations Decrease
561.50050 $1,000,000 Water Capital Increase
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Section I: Description District Nos: Project Length Priority Section II: Estimated Project Costs
Expenditure Prior Years FY 25/26
Estimate
FY 26/27
Budget
FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 FY 31/32 Future Yrs Total Contracts 995,750$ -$ 1,000,000$ 1,995,750$ Total Capital Costs 995,750$ -$ 1,000,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,995,750$ Section III: Funding Sources/Methods of Financing
Funding Source(s) Prior Years FY 25/26
Estimate
FY 26/27
Budget
FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 FY 31/32 Future Yrs Total 561 - Water Capital Outlay 995,750$ -$ 1,000,000$ 1,995,750$ Total Project Financing 995,750$ -$ 1,000,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,995,750$ Capital Improvement Plan
FY 2026-2027
Council approval 5/3/23; Reso 2023-78
Additional Information
On-call contract will minimize delay in performing inspection and making repairs by not having to go out to bid with every repair needed and will also minimize the amount of time a well is out of service by allowing a contractor to respond more quickly.

Justification/factor driving project
On-call well and pump inspection and repair services on wells throughout the City.

Water Well Rehab PWWA-23004Munis Project Code:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF

SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE 2026-2028 ON -CALL WELL AND PUMP REPAIR PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE

CITY MANAGER TO AWARD THE CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS NOT -TO-EXCEED $1,000,000; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000
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WHEREAS, the City maintains 28 groundwater wells req uiring regular inspection and repair; and

WHEREAS, specialized contractors and equipment are required for pump removal, video inspection, and well rehabilitation; and

WHEREAS, an on-call contract will reduce delays and minimize well downtime; and

WHEREAS, project specifications are on file in the Public Works Department, with a bid opening date of October 7, 2026; and

WHEREAS, funding is available in Water Capital Funds (PWWA -23004) and the project does not impact the General Fund.

NOW, THER EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , that the Lodi City Council hereby approves the specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for the 2026 -2028 On -Call Well and Pump Repair Project , and authorize the City Manager to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder and execute change orders not-to-exceed $1,000,000; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLV ED, the City Council does hereby appropriate funds in the amount of $1,000,000 from Water Capital and Operating Fund as follows:

Requested Appropriation:

Account Amount Account Name Project String
56199000.77020 $1,000,000 Water Capital PWWA-23004.Contracts

Fund Transfer:

Account Amount Account Name Request
560.76050 $1,000,000 Water Operations Decrease
561.50050 $1,000,000 Water Capital Increase

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol Manual (Res. 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, an d to make clerical corrections as necessary.

Dated: September 16, 2026
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026-__ was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 16, 2026 by the following votes:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –
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WALFRED SOLORZANO
Interim City Clerk

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AGENDA ITEM C.15

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Additional Change Orders to Well No. 8 Abandonment with Eaton Drilling Company ($320,000), Extending the Contract Term (June 30, 2027), and Appropriate Funds ($320,000) (PW)
MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Sean Nathan, Interim Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute additional change orders to Well No. 8 Abandonment with Eaton Drilling Company in an additional amount not to exceed $320,000, extending the contract term to June 30, 2027, and appropriating funds in the amount of $320,000.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The City of Lodi owns and operates a drinking water well network consisting of 28 groundwater wells. Well No. 8, located at the intersection of Kettleman Lane and Stockton Street, has been out of service since 2010.

Mechanical issues and water quality have prevented the well from being placed back into service.

In response, the City allocated funds to support additional infrastructure improvements to Well No. 6R located at Stockton Street and Mission Street, and Well No. 23, which includes a 1 Million Gallon Tank and Pump Station located at 2465 Maggio Circle. These improvements provided the water supply necessary to supplement the area once served by Well No. 8.

On October 1, 2025, Council adopted a resolution awarding the well abandonment contract to Eaton Drilling Company (Eaton) in the amount of $55,996, and authorized change orders in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000. While completing the Well No. 8 abandonment, the video inspection captured large voids requiring additional concrete slurry and onsite inspection by San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department (SJEHD). This additional labor and material was not included in the original proposal and added $9,375 to the contract through Change Order 1.

In 2025, Central Valley Water Board (Water Board) and the City were made aware of two undocumented private groundwater wells located at 801 and 825 North Stockton Street. These wells are in the vicinity of the Lodi Northern Plume (LNP). The City is responsible for all groundwater investigations associated with the City’sVolatile Organic Compound Plumes, including the LNP. In response, the City’senvironmental consultant (Civil Hydro Tech) conducted and submitted to the Water Board an assessment of those private groundwater wells. The assessment identified that one of the two wells was not properly abandoned, and posed a risk to public health if left in its current state. The City proposed in the assessment that the well be properly destroyed per SJEHD requirements. On June 29, 2026, the Water Board responded to the City and agreed with the well destruction as proposed. The well destruction requires a C-57 licensed well drilling contractor. In the interest of public health, staff recommends utilizing Eaton to complete the work as soon as possible, as they are only C- City of Lodi Printed on 9/10/2026Page 1 of 2
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public health, staff recommends utilizing Eaton to complete the work as soon as possible, as they are only C- 57 licensed contractor currently on contract with the City. The proposed cost of that abandonment is $25,476.

On July 29, 2026, staff was made aware of a mechanical issue with the submersible pump at Well No. 19. In order to diagnose the issue, the pump will need to be removed from the well. Well No. 19 was last rehabilitated in 2012, at which time a new submersible pump was installed. Without knowing the specific issue, City staff requested a proposal from Eaton with various options. Based on the condition of the pump and well, Eaton has provided options for repairs, rehabilitation and if necessary a new pump/motor. Eaton’sproposal was compared to the City’sprevious on-call well maintenance contract (which expired on June 30, 2025), and the pricing was determined to be similar to the rates on that previous contract. Staff plans to rebid the On-call Well and Pump Repair Contract later this Fiscal Year, however in the interest of getting Well No. 19 back in service as soon as possible staff is recommend utilizing Eaton to complete the work.

If approved, this resolution increases the City Manager’s change order authority by $320,000, for a total change order authority of $330,000. This increase in change order authority will allow for the North Stockton Street private well abandonment and the Well No. 19 repairs/rehabilitation. Approximately $17,000 in change order authority would remain available as a contingency.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This additional change order authority will reduce the long-term maintenance cost of Well 19 and enhance water system production capacity. The Lodi Northern Plume well abandonment will be funded using Northern Plume settlement funds.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

Current Appropriation:

Water Capital (56199000.77020) $65,996
Requested Appropriation:

Account # Amount Account Name Project String Request
56199000.77020 294,524 Water Capital PWWA-26004.Contracts Increase 59399000.77020 25,476 Northern Plume Settlement PWWA-26004.Contracts.PCE Increase 560.76050 294,524 Water Operations Transfer Out Increase 561.50050 294,524 Water Capital Transfer In Increase Total: $385,996
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Section I: Description District Nos: 4 Project Length Priority Section II: Estimated Project Costs
Expenditure Prior Years FY 25/26
Estimate
FY 26/27
Budget
FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 FY 31/32 Future Yrs Total Contracts -$ 65,996$ 320,000$ 385,996$ Total Capital Costs -$ 65,996$ 320,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 385,996$ Section III: Funding Sources/Methods of Financing
Funding Source(s) Prior Years FY 25/26
Estimate
FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 FY 31/32 Future Yrs Total 561 - Water Capital Outlay -$ 65,996$ 294,524$ 360,520$ 593 - Northern Plume -$ 25,476$ 25,476$ Total Project Financing -$ 65,996$ 320,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 385,996$ Capital Improvement Plan
FY 2026-2027
Additional Information
Justification/factor driving project
Well abandonment
Well 8 Abandonment PWWA-26004Munis Project Code:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ADDITIONAL CHANGE ORDERS TO THE WELL NO. 8

ABANDONMENT CONTRACT WITH EATON DRILLING COMPAN Y, EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM TO JUNE 30, 2027, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS
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WHEREAS, Well No. 8 has been out of service since 2010, and Council previously awarded a contract to Eaton Drilling Company for its abandonment; and

WHEREAS, additional voids discovered during abandonment required extra slurry and SJEHD inspection, increasing project costs; and

WHEREAS, the City and Water Board identified an improperly abandoned private well on North Stockton Street posing a public health risk, and Eaton is t he only C -57 licensed contractor currently under contract to perform the required destruction; and

WHEREAS, Eaton also provided proposals to diagnose and repair mechanical issues at Well No. 19 to restore production capacity; and

WHEREAS, additional change order authority and contract time is needed to complete the private well abandonment and Well No. 19 repairs, funded through Water Capital and Northern Plume Settlement funds; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby auth orizes the City Manager to execute additional change orders with Eaton Drilling Company in an amount not to exceed $320,000, extend the contract term to June 30, 2027, and appropriate funds as follows:

Account # Amount Account Name Project String Request
56199000.77020 294,524 Water Capital PWWA-26004.Contracts Increase 59399000.77020 25,476 Northern Plume Settlement PWWA-26004.Contracts.PCE Increase 560.76050 294,524 Water Operations Transfer Out Increase 561.50050 294,524 Water Capital Transfer In Increase

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol Manual (Res. 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: September 16, 2026
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026-__ was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 16, 2026 by the following votes:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

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WALFRED SOLORZANO
Interim City Clerk

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AGENDA ITEM C.16

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 with Civil Hydro Tech for PCE/TCE Groundwater Monitoring, Sampling and Reporting Services and City-wide Plume Management Services ($122,160), and Appropriate Funds ($122,160) (PW)
MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Sean Nathan, Interim Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 with Civil Hydro Tech for PCE/TCE Groundwater Monitoring, Sampling and Reporting Services and City-wide Plume Management Services and appropriate funds in the amount of $122,160.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

For over 20 years, the City of Lodi has been involved in the remediation efforts associated with perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE) in the Northern Plume, Western Plume, Southern Plume and Central Plume Source Area (CPSA). The CPSA is generally bound by Pine Street on the North, Oak Street on the South, Church Street on the East, and Pleasant Street on the West. While the City did not cause the soil and groundwater contamination, the City agreed to assume all of the cleanup and regulatory obligations as part of multiple lawsuit settlements.

The City currently conducts semi-annual and annual monitoring, sampling, and reporting activities for the Lodi Central Plume (LCP), Lodi Northern Plume (LNP), Lodi Southern Plume (LSP), and Lodi Western Plume (LWP), collectively called the Lodi VOC plumes, in accordance with the revised Monitoring and Reporting Order No. R5-2024-0800 (Order), issued by the Water Board on January 29, 2024 (Attachment 1). The current network is made up of 56 groundwater monitoring wells.

On September 3, 2025, Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Civil Hydro Tech, LLC. (CHT) for services related to the Lodi CPSA and City-Wide PCE/TCE Plume Management Services for the amount not-to-exceed $569,255. In the scope of services CHT performed the monitoring, sampling and reporting activities for the third quarter of 2025 (annual sampling 2025) and the first quarter of 2026 (semi- annual sampling 2026). If approved, this amendment would continue the monitoring, sampling and reporting activity services for the third quarter of 2026 (annual sampling 2026) and the first quarter of 2027 (semi-annual sampling 2027). An additional task will include on-call environmental services to fund on-going and future requirements of the Water Board. This amendment will increase the contract by $122,160 for a total contact cost not-to-exceed of $619,415.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The ongoing monitoring, assessments, and remedial activities associated with the various Lodi plumes are a directive by the Water Board. Failure to perform could result in a violation(s) or fine(s). This work does not City of Lodi Printed on 9/10/2026Page 1 of 2
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directive by the Water Board. Failure to perform could result in a violation(s) or fine(s). This work does not impact the General Fund.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

Current Appropriation:

PCE/TCE Rates Fund (56599000.77020): $569,255
Requested Appropriation:

PCE/TCE Rates Fund (56599000.77020): $122,160
Total: $691,415
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Section I: Description District Nos: Project Length Priority Section II: Estimated Project Costs
Expenditure Prior Years FY 25/26
Estimate
FY 26/27
Budget
FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 FY 31/32 Future Yrs Total Contracts -$ 569,255$ 122,160$ 691,415$ Total Capital Costs -$ 569,255$ 122,160$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 691,415$ Section III: Funding Sources/Methods of Financing
Funding Source(s) Prior Years FY 25/26
Estimate
FY 26/27
Budget
FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 FY 31/32 Future Yrs Total 565 - PCE Rate Abatement -$ 569,255$ 122,160$ 691,415$ Total Project Financing -$ 569,255$ 122,160$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 691,415$ Capital Improvement Plan
FY 2026-20267
Additional Information
Justification/factor driving project
Environmental services for Central Plume source area and city-wide PCT/TCE plume management services.

City-Wide PCE/TCE Plume Management PWWA-26003Munis Project Code:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH HYDRO TECH FOR PCE/TCE

GROUNDWATER MONITORING, SAMPLING, AND REPORTING SERVICES AND

CITY-WIDE PLUME MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS ================================================================== ======

WHEREAS, the City of Lodi conducts required PCE/TCE groundwater monitoring, sampling, and reporting for the Lodi VOC plumes under Water Board Order R5-2024-0800; and

WHEREAS, Civil Hydro Tech, LLC currently performs these services under a Professional Services Agreement approved September 3, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Amendment No. 1 continues monitoring, sampling, reporting, and on -call environmental services for the third q uarter of 2026 and first quarter of 2027, increasing the contract by $122,160 for a revised not-to-exceed total of $619,415; and

WHEREAS, funds are available in the PCE/TCE Rates Fund (56599000.77020), and the appropriation does not impact the General Fund; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 with Civil Hydro Tech in the amount of $122,160; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council appropriates $122,160 from the PCE/TCE Rates Fund (56599000.77020); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol Manual (Res. 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: September 16, 2026
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2026-__ was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 16, 2026 by the following votes:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

WALFRED SOLORZANO
Interim City Clerk

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AGENDA ITEM C.17

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:

Accept Improvements Under Contract for Hutchins Street Square Pool Repair (PW) MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Sean Nathan, Interim Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Accept Improvements under Contract for Hutchins Street Square Pool Repair.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

This project provided specialized structural concrete remediation at the Hutchins Street Square Pool (Pool), utilizing pressure epoxy injection to restore the monolithic integrity of the concrete shell and mitigate hydrostatic leakage.

The City obtained reports from Siegfried Engineering, Inc. (SEI) and Pacific Coast Leak Detection (PCL), which ultimately identified active seepage through the deep-end concrete shell. The Technical assessments specifically revealed:
· Sub-Structural Fractures: Multiple stress fractures exist within the gunite substrate, likely obscured by the existing fiberglass overlay.
· Permeation Pathways: Hydrostatic pressure is forcing water through compromised pipe penetrations or voids, leading to localized spalling and oxidation of the reinforcing steel (rebar). · Acoustic Analysis: Hydrophone testing by PCL confirmed that while the structural fractures are significant enough for water migration, they remain subsurface and require targeted injection rather than simple topical sealing.

This project’sremediation served as a medium-term structural solution (estimated up to 5-year service life) until a comprehensive remodel and plaster resurfacing can be phased into the Capital Improvement Plan.

On May 6, 2026 the City Council adopted a resolution (2026-092) authorizing the City Manager to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder and execute change orders in a combined amount not-to-exceed $40,000 and appropriate funds in the amount of $40,000.

On May 27, 2026 the bid opening was held and the City received (1) bid from Ichor Restoration, from Prunedale, CA, in the amount of $29,900.

On July 28, 2026, the contract was executed and notice to proceed was sent out.

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Council. The final contract price was $38,380 including (1) change order totaling $8,470.

Change order No. 1 ($8,470) covers extra work required to remove and expose additional concrete spalling areas that were more extensive than originally anticipated. It also includes additional linear footage of cracks that were discovered after the original investigation that were epoxy-injected.

See Exhibit A for project photos.

Following acceptance by the City Council, as required by law, the City Engineer will file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’soffice. The notice serves to notify vendors and subcontractors that the project is complete and begins their 30-day period to file a stop notice requiring the City to withhold payments from the prime contractor in the event of a payment dispute.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The project will have a minimal impact on annual maintenance costs, however it will reduce the City’s exposure to claims related to the deterioration of the pool’s concrete shell.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

This project was funded through a restricted donation by the Hutchins Street Square Foundation.

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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:

Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter Quarterly Operations, Construction, and Funding Update (CD) MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Cynthia Marsh, Deputy Director / City Planner
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file the quarterly update regarding temporary Access Center operations, permanent Access Center construction, service outcomes, and operating-funding activities; and provide feedback regarding potential strategies to support the Access Center’s long-term financial sustainability.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The temporary Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter opened on July 22, 2022, as the initial phase of the City’shomelessness response at 710 North Sacramento Street. The temporary facility currently operates from a tent-based structure on the same property where the permanent Access Center is under construction.

Outreach Ministries International, Inc. (OMI) assumed operation of the temporary facility on November 1, 2024.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION:

The Access Center developed from more than a decade of public discussion, community participation, regional coordination, and policy and funding actions taken by the City Council. In April and May 2015, the City convened two Homeless Summits at the Lodi Grape Festival to obtain input from service providers, community organizations, businesses, advocates, and other interested parties. The City Council also authorized the Homeless Solutions Committee, composed of community stakeholders and City representatives, to study homelessness in Lodi and develop recommendations.

On September 16, 2015, the City Council adopted the resulting Report on Homelessness in Lodi. The report recommended coordinated short- and long-term strategies intended to balance assistance and services for individuals experiencing homelessness with the protection of public health and safety. The Committee subsequently provided a public progress report to the City Council in March 2017 addressing housing, employment, supportive services, public facilities, and regional coordination.

The City continued its public and regional planning efforts through a joint meeting with the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors in 2017, homelessness town halls in 2018 and 2019, participation in the San Joaquin Continuum of Care, and related grant and program actions. On November 4, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-257 supporting the San Joaquin Community Response to Homelessness-2020 San Joaquin Strategic Plan, which established regional goals and implementation strategies for addressing homelessness.

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In 2021, the City conducted an extensive community-engagement process regarding development and location of an Access Center, including public information, outreach, and opportunities for community input from May through September. Following that process and evaluation of potential locations, the City Council approved 710 North Sacramento Street as the location of the permanent Access Center and Emergency Shelter on October 6, 2021, through Resolution No. 2021-273.

Because development of the permanent facility was expected to require additional time, the City Council subsequently authorized implementation of a temporary low-barrier emergency shelter at the same property.

On April 20, 2022, the City Council authorized agreements for shelter operations, meals, and laundry services using Permanent Local Housing Allocation grant funds, with no General Fund impact. The temporary Access Center opened on July 22, 2022.

The Lodi Committee on Homelessness (LCOH) continues to serve as a community forum for service providers, businesses, community organizations, interested residents, and public agencies to share information and coordinate homelessness-response activities. Subsequent property acquisition, construction, operating, partnership, and funding actions for the Access Center have been presented to the City Council for consideration and authorization as the project has progressed.

The Access Center operates as a low-barrier shelter. Under this model, individuals are not denied access solely because of mental illness, substance use disorder, pets, partners, or personal possessions, provided they satisfy applicable eligibility, safety, and conduct requirements. The facility combines overnight shelter and day-use services with outreach, case management, housing navigation, transportation, employment assistance, and connections to medical, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and other supportive services. The purpose is to provide an accessible point of entry from unsheltered homelessness to shelter, services, treatment, employment, and permanent housing.

The Access Center has been developed and operated through a coordinated combination of restricted federal, State, and County grants and partner contributions. To date, no General Fund dollars have been used for property acquisition, temporary or permanent facility construction, or shelter operations. This report summarizes temporary facility activity from May 1 through July 31, 2026, permanent facility construction, operating arrangements, and current funding activities.

QUARTERLY UPDATE - MAY 1 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026:

During the three-month reporting period, OMI reported providing overnight shelter services to 130 clients and day-use services to 316 clients. Reported outcomes included 29 transitions to housing, 11 transitions to treatment or sobriety programs, and 19 employment placements. The following data are based on OMI’s program and case-management records.

Shelter Utilization
Overnight shelter services included:
· 3,563 overnight stays provided to 130 clients;
· 52 new clients enrolled in overnight and day-use services; and · 31 returning clients re-enrolled in overnight and day-use services.

Day-use services included:
· 6,800 day-use visits provided to 316 clients;
· 118 new clients enrolled in day-use services; and
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· 58 returning clients re-enrolled in day-use services.

Meals, Hygiene, and Supportive Services
During the reporting period, OMI provided:
· 3,082 breakfasts to 254 clients;
· 3,952 lunches to 275 clients;
· 4,217 showers to 187 clients;
· 286 case-management service contacts; and
· 308 street and shelter outreach service contacts.

Housing, Employment, and Treatment Outcomes
OMI reported the following outcomes:
· 17 overnight shelter clients and 12 day-use clients transitioned to housing, for a total of 29 housing transitions;
· 19 clients obtained employment;
· Five overnight shelter clients and six day-use clients transitioned to treatment or sobriety programs, for a total of 11 transitions; and
· 26 individuals enrolled in housing-sustainability and tenancy-support services after transitioning to housing or a residential program.

Transportation Assistance
OMI provided 298 transports to 83 clients. Of these, 22 transports addressed non-emergency medical needs and were intended to connect clients with appropriate care without reliance on emergency-response services.

Voluntary Participant Activities
Thirty-nine clients voluntarily assisted with shelter activities on 176 occasions. Activities included cleaning, meal service, organization, beautification, and peer support.

Regional Context
The 2026 Point-in-Time Count identified 248 individuals experiencing homelessness in Lodi, compared with 416 in 2024-a decrease of 168 individuals, or 40 percent. The number of unsheltered individuals decreased by 129, from 262 to 133 (49 percent), while the number of sheltered individuals decreased by 39, from 154 to 115 (25 percent). Countywide, unsheltered homelessness decreased by 47 percent, while sheltered homelessness increased by 16 percent over the same period. During this period, the City opened its temporary Access Center, expanding local access to shelter, case management, and housing-navigation services. Although the reduction cannot be attributed to any single program, the Access Center is an important component of Lodi’s coordinated response to homelessness..

PERMANENT FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND PARTNERSHIPS:

Construction of the permanent Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter continued during the reporting period, with completion anticipated in late 2026. Recent work included insulation and drywall installation; framing and buildout of the restrooms, kitchen, lobby, and office areas; and installation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire-sprinkler systems. Improvements within the secured courtyard also continued, City of Lodi Printed on 9/10/2026Page 3 of 7
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electrical, plumbing, and fire-sprinkler systems. Improvements within the secured courtyard also continued, including covered patio areas, mechanical screening, and fencing to support outdoor programming and site security.

Staff continues to coordinate with the contractor, architect, consultants, and partner agencies to monitor the construction schedule, address project issues, and integrate the health, behavioral health, and supportive- service areas within the facility. Staff will continue to report material changes to the project schedule, budget, or funding to the City Council.

The permanent Access Center is being developed as a coordinated service location rather than solely as an overnight shelter. In addition to emergency shelter, day-use, outreach, case-management, housing-navigation, and employment services, the facility will include space for onsite health and behavioral health services and workforce-development programming.

Under agreements previously approved by the City Council, San Joaquin County is funding improvements associated with 12 transitional respite beds for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness who also have qualifying behavioral health needs. The beds will be operated in coordination with San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services and other authorized service partners.

Separately, SJ Health is anticipated to operate an onsite community clinic within leased space at the Access Center. The clinic will provide medical and related health services, and the lease provides for monthly payments to the City of $3,500 beginning in Fiscal Year 2027.

The facility will also include workforce-development space intended for programming coordinated by the City, OMI, community-based organizations, employers, and other partners. Services are anticipated to include employment readiness, job-search assistance, life-skills development, vocational and educational referrals, and connections with local employers.

ANTICIPATED EFFECTS ON CITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES:

The co-location of health, behavioral health, shelter, and navigation services is intended to reduce reliance on emergency-response systems for needs that can be appropriately addressed through scheduled, non- emergency, or onsite services. Currently, individuals experiencing homelessness who require medical evaluation may need to be transported to facilities outside Lodi, including San Joaquin General Hospital in French Camp, approximately 22 miles from the Access Center. Such responses can require substantial travel and staff time and may temporarily reduce the availability of emergency-response resources within the City.

The onsite SJ Health clinic is expected to improve access to routine and preventive healthcare and provide an alternative point of connection for appropriate non-emergency medical needs. The clinic will not replace hospital emergency services, but it may reduce avoidable emergency-department use and associated demands on Police, Fire, and emergency medical resources.

OMI’s outreach and transportation services are similarly intended to connect individuals voluntarily with shelter, medical care, treatment, and other services before a situation requires an emergency response. The outreach and transportation activities summarized earlier in this report support this proactive service model.

Shelter placement, proactive outreach, and transitions to housing may also reduce demands on City departments associated with welfare checks, calls for service, encampment response, illegal dumping, and cleanup of streets and public property. The service data presented in this report do not capture the associated operational benefits to Police, Fire, and Public Works.

OPERATING AGREEMENT AND COST CONTROLS
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Emergency Shelter. Staff subsequently negotiated an agreement establishing a first-year operating cost not to exceed $1,620,000 for a 60-bed facility. The negotiated amount is lower than OMI’sinitially proposed first-year operating budget and reflects adjustments to staffing, service delivery, and operating expenses developed through contract negotiations. For planning purposes, the “firstyear of operations”means the initial 12-month period beginning when the permanent Access Center becomes operational. Construction is currently anticipated to be completed in late 2026; however, the commencement date remains subject to construction progress, facility readiness, required approvals, and other unforeseen circumstances.

The agreement requires OMI to operate the facility 24 hours per day, seven days per week and provide the shelter, day-use, outreach, case-management, housing-navigation, workforce-development, transportation, and supportive services specified in the scope of work. OMI must also coordinate with onsite and community partners, participate in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), track program outcomes, and submit monthly performance reports to the City.

The agreement includes several provisions intended to maintain fiscal and operational accountability. OMI must submit monthly invoices with supporting documentation, and the City retains the right to review and audit charges and program records. Work outside the approved scope and additional reimbursable costs require advance written approval by the City. OMI must also coordinate billing and service delivery with onsite healthcare and behavioral health partners to avoid duplication of services or reimbursement.

OMI has agreed to pursue charitable donations, grants, community partnerships, donated goods, volunteer assistance, and other eligible resources to offset operating costs. Monetary donations used for Access Center operations must be reported to the City quarterly, including the amount received and a general description of how the funds were used. OMI recently conducted a community fundraiser in August 2026 and intends to continue fundraising and grant-seeking activities to help address future operating needs.

The agreement extends through October 31, 2031; however, the City’sfinancial obligation is contingent upon the continued availability of funding and financial resources. If available funding becomes insufficient, the City may reduce the scope of services to remain within available resources or terminate the agreement in accordance with its terms.

FUNDING STATUS AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY
Acquisition of the Access Center property, development and operation of the temporary facility, construction of the permanent facility, and funding budgeted for the first year of permanent-facility operations have been supported through restricted federal, State, and County funding sources. These sources include Community Project Funding (CPF), State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds/ARPA, multiple rounds of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding, Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds, CalAIM- related resources, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, County ARPA funding, and other restricted grants and partner contributions. To date, no General Fund dollars have been used for property acquisition, temporary or permanent facility construction, or shelter operations.

Approximately $1.62 million has been budgeted from non-General Fund sources for the first year of permanent-facility operations. The first-year funding plan includes Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Rounds 4 and 5 funding administered through the San Joaquin County Continuum of Care (CoC), Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds, and the remaining American Rescue Plan Act/State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA/SLFRF). No City General Fund monies are included. Each funding source must be used in accordance with its eligible-use requirements, expenditure deadlines, performance obligations, and reporting requirements.

Because the property and facility improvements have been financed through multiple restricted grants and governmental contributions, the City does not have unrestricted discretion to discontinue the required use, sell the property, or transfer the facility without first addressing the applicable grant agreements, leases, deed restrictions, and funding conditions. These requirements vary by funding source but generally require the property to continue operating as a low-barrier navigation center and emergency shelter, or to provide City of Lodi Printed on 9/10/2026Page 5 of 7
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specified homelessness, behavioral health, and supportive services, for defined compliance periods.

Certain County-funded improvements are also subject to long-term contractual and recorded property restrictions. For example, the agreement supporting 12 transitional respite beds requires the designated space to remain available for eligible behavioral health bridge-housing services through September 30, 2045. Failure to maintain required uses could result in repayment obligations or require an alternative use acceptable to the funding agency. County leases and other facility commitments may impose additional long-term obligations.

Accordingly, any future proposal to close the facility, sell or transfer the property, or assign operations to San Joaquin County or another entity would require a comprehensive review of each funding agreement and property restriction. Such an action could also require approval from one or more funding agencies, assumption of the City’scompliance obligations by an eligible successor, continuation of the required services, identification of an approved alternative use, or repayment of grant funds. A transfer of ownership or operations would not necessarily eliminate the underlying use restrictions or financial obligations.

The City’s long-term operating strategy is to use a diversified combination of federal, State, County, healthcare, philanthropic, and operator-generated resources rather than General Fund support. Potential sources include future HHAP allocations, PLHA, eligible CDBG activities, CalAIM and other healthcare reimbursements, County participation, private philanthropy, and OMI fundraising and donations. Availability of these sources beyond currently awarded or budgeted amounts is not guaranteed.

The City has applied for $5,821,200 through Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) Round 5 for a three-year encampment-resolution strategy focused on the State Route 99/Turner Road-Mokelumne River corridor. If awarded the funding plan would allocate $3 million -- $1 million annually for three years -- to eligible Access Center operations and related services. The remaining funds would support coordinated outreach, interim and permanent housing placements, housing-focused case management, transportation, behavioral health connections, and the development of additional permanent housing opportunities. The application remains pending, and the requested funds are not considered secured unless and until the State issues an award.

Staff is also monitoring anticipated future HHAP opportunities administered through the San Joaquin County Continuum of Care and other public and private funding sources. OMI is independently pursuing grants, charitable contributions, community partnerships, donated resources, and fundraising proceeds to offset operating costs.

No General Fund appropriation is requested or contemplated as part of the current operating strategy. Future operations and service levels will be managed within available grant, partner, reimbursement, philanthropic, and operator-generated resources and in accordance with applicable funding restrictions. Staff will continue to pursue and coordinate eligible non-General Fund resources to support long-term operations.

FUTURE OF THE ACCESS CENTER
Staff is seeking Council feedback regarding strategies to support the Access Center’s long-term financial sustainability after currently identified operating funds are exhausted. This discussion concerns future funding and partnership opportunities and is not intended to reconsider the City’sexisting commitments to complete and operate the facility.

Potential strategies include:
· Continuing to pursue federal, state, regional, and philanthropic grant funding, including the pending Encampment Resolution Fund application;
· Maximizing available HHAP, PLHA, and other eligible homelessness-response funding; · Supporting OMI’s efforts to secure private donations, sponsorships, foundation funding, and other outside resources;
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Care, healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations, and other agencies; · Evaluating opportunities for eligible third-party reimbursement, including Medi-Cal and CalAIM funding; · Exploring whether OMI could assume greater financial responsibility for future operations, consistent with the existing operating agreement, applicable funding restrictions, and the City’sownership and contractual obligations;
· Identifying City funding, if needed, to address future operating costs not covered by outside resources, subject to Council appropriation; and
· Considering other funding or partnership strategies identified by the Council.

Staff will continue evaluating and pursuing available funding and partnership opportunities within existing authority and will seek Council approval when required for future agreements, appropriations, or other actions.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No General Fund appropriation is requested or contemplated as part of this update. Approximately $1.62 million has been budgeted from non-General Fund sources for the first year of permanent Access Center operations. Future operations and service levels will be managed within available grant, partner, reimbursement, philanthropic, and operator-generated resources.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

Funding for the Access Center has been provided through restricted federal, State, and County grants and partner contributions, as described in this report. Additional funding applications and anticipated future funding opportunities are not considered available unless and until awarded.

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AGENDA TITLE:

Unpermitted Food Vendor Task Force Update (CD)
MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Jonique Andrews, Senior Community Improvement Officer
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive a presentation regarding the City’s coordinated education and enforcement efforts related to unpermitted food vending.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The City has established an interdepartmental task force to coordinate its response to unpermitted food vending. The task force includes representatives from Police, Fire, Community Development, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Economic Development, the City Manager’s Office, and other affected departments. The group has been meeting internally to review existing regulations, clarify departmental responsibilities, and develop a consistent approach that addresses public health and safety while providing vendors with clear information regarding applicable permit requirements.

With the assistance of the Public Information Officer, staff has prepared an educational pamphlet explaining the permits and licenses required to operate a food vending business within the City, potential enforcement consequences, and contact information for vendors seeking assistance. The pamphlet is available in both English and Spanish and is being distributed by Police Patrol Officers and Community Improvement staff during educational contacts and in response to complaints.

The City has also initiated discussions with the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department regarding coordinated enforcement activities, including appropriate procedures for addressing unsafe food and other public health concerns. Community Improvement staff recently participated in two ride-alongs with the City of Elk Grove’s Code Enforcement Division to observe that agency’s education and enforcement practices.

Over the next two months, staff is conducting a public education campaign before transitioning to more focused enforcement. The education campaign includes public outreach and education through the English and Spanish pamphlets, a dedicated webpage on Lodi.gov, and a social media campaign conducted in collaboration between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Police Department.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Not applicable (update only)
FUNDING AVAILABLE:

Not applicable (update only)
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AGENDA TITLE:

Appoint a Voting Delegate and an Alternate Voting Delegate to Represent the City of Lodi at the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo (CM)
MEETING DATE:

September 16, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Walfred Solorzano, Interim City Clerk
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Appoint a voting delegate and an alternate voting delegate to represent the City of Lodi at the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The League of California Cities ("Cal Cities") was founded in 1898. The organization partners with City leaders across the State of California, to expand and protect local control through education and advocacy. Cal Cities offers education and training programs for City leaders and hosts conferences to provide an open forum for California cities' officials to meet and share information and experiences.

Each year, at the League of California Cities ("Cal Cities"), a General Assembly of the member cities meets to consider and take action on resolutions that establish League policy. In order for City representatives to vote during the General Assembly, the City Council must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate delegates.

This year, Cal Cities will be hosting its Annual Conference and Expo on September 23-25, in Anaheim, California. On the last day of the conference, a General Assembly Meeting is held for member cities, to consider and act on resolutions that establish Cal Cities policies. To participate in the General Assembly as a member city, the City of Lodi must appoint a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates to vote on the proposed Cal Cities resolutions. The voting delegate and alternate voting delegate(s) must be registered to attend the conference. The members of the Lodi City Council attending the conference are Mayor Yepéz and Council Member Craig-Hensley.

After the delegate and alternates have been designated by the City Council, staff will submit the online Voting Delegate form to Cal Cities before the commencement of the conference. The deadline to submit the Voting Delegate form was September 1, 2026; staff has received permission from Cal Cities to submit the form after Council action has been taken.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Not applicable.

FUNDING AVAILABLE:

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