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April 1, 2026 ·7:00 PM Final

Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi

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Agenda — 56 items

  1. C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call
  2. C-2 Announcement of Closed Session
  3. 2 The City Council Closed Session meeting of April 1, 2026, was called to order by Mayor Yepez at 6:16 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 Busch, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed NOTE: Council Member Nakanishi arrived at 6:17 p.m. DID CAMERON ARRIVE AND PARTICIPATE IN CLOSED SESSION?
  4. a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2). Two cases.
  5. b) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT, Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b). One Position: City Manager recruitment.
  6. c) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT, Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b). Title: City Attorney Recruitment, and Interim City Attorney Appointment.
  7. C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
  8. 7 6:55 p.m. Invocation/Call to Civic Responsibility.
  9. C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
  10. 8 At 6:17 p.m., Mayor Yepez adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
  11. A. Call to Order / Roll Call
  12. B. Presentations
  13. 10 At 7:01, Mayor Yepez reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Lucchesi disclosed that there was no reportable action.
  14. B.1 Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming April 4, 2026, as Arbor Day in Lodi (PRCS) 26-142
  15. B.2 Presentation of Non-Profit Allocation Check to Lodi Boys and Girls Club (CLK) 26-164
  16. 12 The Regular City Council meeting of April 1, 2026, was called to order by Mayor Yepez at 7:06 p.m. Present: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez Absent: None Also Present: Interim City Manager Busch, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed
  17. B.3 Presentation of Non-Profit Allocation Check to Lodi Community Church (“Love Lodi”) (CLK) 26-165
  18. C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)
  19. C.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving Renewal of Chiropractic Benefit Administration Agreement with Landmark Healthplan of California and Further Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Agreement (Not to Exceed $130,000) (IS - HR) 26-028
  20. 15 Mayor Yepez and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Christina Jaromay presented a proclamation to Steve Dutra and Bill Nantt, of Tree Lodi, proclaiming April 4, 2026, as Arbor Day in the City of Lodi.
  21. C.2 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 with a Two-Year Term Extension for the Professional Services Agreement with Business Recovery Services Inc., of Alameda, CA, for Utility Payment Lockbox Services for a Sum Not-To-Exceed $138,942 (IS-FIN) 26-001
  22. C.3 Adopt a Resolution Approving New Professional Services Agreement with Loomis for Comprehensive Cash Handling Machine and Armored Transport Services ($165,000) (IS - FIN) 26-145
  23. 17 Mayor Yepez and Council Member Nakanishi presented a Non-Profit Allocation Check in the amount of $4,130 to Roger Coover, of the Lodi Boys and Girls Club.
  24. C.4 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Reclassification of the Literacy and Programs Manager Position to Librarian II (LIB) 26-141
  25. C.5 Adopt a Resolution Ratifying the City Manager’s Approval of Three Replacement Vehicles from Sanborn Chevrolet Inc and Approve the Purchase of One Replacement Vehicle from Lodi Motors, Inc dba Lodi Honda, Emergency Equipment Installation from Lehr Upfitters OpCo LLC, and Radio Equipment from Dailey-Wells Communications, Inc in the Amount of $212,804.46 (PD) 26-152
  26. 19 Mayor Yepez and Council Member Craig-Hensley presented a Non-Profit Allocation Check in the amount of $7,500 to Timothy and Tara Stewart, of Lodi Community Church (“Love Lodi”); Christine Alberg, Principal of Lawrence Elementary School; and Jamie Moso, Principal of Heritage Elementary School.
  27. C.6 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with EagleShield Pest Control, Inc., for Squirrel Abatement and Maintenance Program at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility ($229,827) (PW) 26-122
  28. C.7 Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $3,500 from District 4 Non-Profit Funds to Unidos Progresando - Progressing Together (Total $3,500) (CLK) 26-168
  29. 21 Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, 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 Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez Noes: None Absent: None
  30. C.8 Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $5,000 from District 5 Non-Profit Funds to Beckman Elementary School (Total $5,000) (CLK) 26-167
  31. C.9 Appoint Christopher Anderson to the Library Board of Trustees (CLK) 26-157
  32. 23 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-55 approving the renewal of the Chiropractic Benefit Administration Agreement with Landmark Healthplan of California and further authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement, in an amount not to exceed $130,000.
  33. 24 page break
  34. D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items - None
  35. 25 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-56 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 with a two-year term extension for the Professional Services Agreement with Business Recovery Services, Inc., of Alameda, CA, for utility payment lockbox services, for a total not to exceed $138,942.
  36. 26 THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON-AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
  37. E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items - None
  38. 27 This item was pulled at the request of staff.
  39. F. Public Hearings - None
  40. G. Regular Calendar
  41. 29 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-57 approving the reclassification of the Literacy and Programs Manager position to Librarian II.
  42. G.1 Adopt a Resolution Appointing John Luebberke as Interim City Attorney and Approving the Corresponding Legal Services Agreement with Law Firm Herum Crabtree Suntag (CA) 26-163
  43. G.2 Adopt the Following Resolutions Pertaining to the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election (CLK) (a) Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of the General Municipal Election; (b) Resolution Requesting the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors to Render Specified Services for the Conduct of a General Municipal Election; (c) Resolution Setting Forth the Council’s Policy Regarding Impartial Analysis, Arguments, and Rebuttal Arguments for Any Measure(s) that May Qualify to be Placed on the Ballot; and (d) Resolution Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates’ Statements Submitted to the Voters at the General Municipal Election 26-158
  44. 31 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-58 ratifying the City Manager’s approval of three replacement vehicles from Sanborn Chevrolet, Inc., and approve the purchase of one replacement vehicle from Lodi Motors, Inc., dba Lodi Honda, emergency equipment installation from Lehr Upfitters OpCo, LLC, and radio equipment from Dailey-Wells Communications, Inc., in the amount of $212,804.46.
  45. H. Ordinances - None
  46. I. Adjournment
  47. 33 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-59 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with EagleShield Pest Control, Inc., for squirrel abatement and maintenance program at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility, in the amount of $229,827.
  48. 34 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, located at 221 W. Pine Street, Lodi, and are available for public inspection. Agendas and staff reports are also posted on the City’s website at www.lodi.gov. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible and at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Language interpreter requests must be received at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to help ensure availability. Contact Olivia Nashed at (209) 333-6702. Solicitudes de interpretación de idiomas deben ser recibidas por lo menos con 72 horas de anticipación a la reunión para ayudar a asegurar la disponibilidad. Llame a Olivia Nashed (209) 333-6702. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meetings of the Lodi City Council are telecast on SJTV, Channel 26. The City of Lodi provides live and archived webcasts of regular City Council meetings. The webcasts can be found on the City's website at www.lodi.gov by clicking the meeting webcasts link. Members of the public may view and listen to the open session of this meeting at www.youtube.com/@cityoflodi_publicmeetings. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  49. 35 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-60 approving the allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $3,500 from District 4 Non-Profit Funds to Unidos Progresando - Progressing Together.
  50. 37 This item was pulled at the request of Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi. Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi provided information regarding his choice of Beckman Elementary School to receive the allocation of Public Benefit Funds from his District. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-61 approving the allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $5,000 from District 5 Non-Profit Funds to Beckman Elementary School.
  51. 39 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Bregman. Council Member Bregman recused himself from voting on this item. Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Yepez, to appoint Christopher Anderson to the Library Board of Trustees. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Yepez Noes: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi Absent: None Directed the City Clerk to make the following appointment. APPOINTMENT: Library Board of Trustees Christopher Anderson – Term to expire July 1, 2027 City Clerk Nashed administered the Oath of Office to Christopher Anderson, appointee to the Library Board of Trustees.
  52. 45 City Attorney Lucchesi provided a presentation regarding the appointment of John Luebberke as Interim City Attorney. Specific topics of discussion included interview of candidates, selection of Mr. Luebberke, and negotiation of agreement terms, hourly rate, and authority.
  53. 46 Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Craig-Hensley, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-62 appointing John Luebberke as Interim City Attorney and approving the corresponding Legal Services Agreement with Law Firm Herum Crabtree Suntag. 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
  54. 48 City Clerk Nashed gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the adoption of resolutions pertaining to the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election. Specific topics of discussion included 2026 elections for Districts 1, 2, and 3; General Municipal Election timeline; and current actions before Council: (1) call for an election on November 3, 2026, (2) consolidation of election with San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters, (3) set policy for impartial analysis, arguments, and rebuttal arguments for Measures, and (4) adopt regulations regarding Candidates Statements. In response to Council Member Bregman, City Clerk Nashed provided information regarding the consolidation of the election with San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, City Clerk Nashed provided information regarding services provided to candidates for City Council. In response to Mayor Yepez, City Clerk Nashed provided information regarding the use promotional videos and social media about the election. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, City Clerk Nashed and City Attorney Lucchesi provided information regarding candidates speaking with elected officials.
  55. 49 Council Member Bregman made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt the following resolutions pertaining to the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election: (a) Resolution No. 2026-63 calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election; (b) Resolution No. 2026-64 requesting the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors to render specified services for the conduct of a General Municipal Election; (c) Resolution No. 2026-65 setting forth the Council’s policy regarding the impartial analysis, arguments, and rebuttal arguments for any Measure(s) that may qualify to be placed on the ballot; and (d) Resolution No. 2026-66 adopting regulations for Candidates for elective office pertaining to Candidates’ statements submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election. 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
  56. 52 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at ___ p.m.