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December 17, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final

Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi

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Agenda — 86 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 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, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez Absent: None Also Present: Interim City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed
  4. 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)
  5. b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2). Two cases.
  6. 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.
  7. C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
  8. 7 6:55 p.m. Invocation/Call to Civic Responsibility.
  9. 8 NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL COMMENCE NO SOONER THAN 7:00 P.M.
  10. 8 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.
  11. C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
  12. A. Call to Order / Roll Call
  13. 10 At 7:27 p.m., Mayor Yepez reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Lucchesi disclosed the following actions. In regard to Item ____,
  14. B. Presentations
  15. B.1 Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to the Lodi High School Girls Golf Team (CLK) 25-473
  16. 12 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, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez Absent: None Also Present: Interim City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed
  17. C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)
  18. C.1 Fiscal Year 2025/26 First Quarter Budget Update (IS - BUD) 25-517
  19. C.2 Adopt a Resolution Approving Final Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Appropriating Funds ($665,508) (IS - BUD) 25-516
  20. 15 Mayor Yepez 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.
  21. C.3 Accept Quarterly Report of Purchases between $30,000 and $60,000 through September 30, 2025 (IS - FIN) 25-513
  22. C.4 Accept the Quarterly Investment Report For the Last Three Quarters of Fiscal Year 2024-25 (IS-FIN) 25-524
  23. 17 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 4-0 VOTE?????????????
  24. 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) 25-478
  25. 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) 25-472
  26. 19 Received Fiscal Year 2025/26 First Quarter budget update.
  27. 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) 25-501
  28. 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) 25-502
  29. 21 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-219 approving final Budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and appropriating funds in the amount of $665,508.
  30. 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) 25-503
  31. C.10 Adopt a Resolution Approving Arts Grants for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 (PRCS) 25-496
  32. 23 Accepted the Quarterly Report of Purchases between $30,000 and $60,000 through September 30, 2025.
  33. 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) 25-507
  34. 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) 25-096
  35. 25 Accepted the Quarterly Investment Report for the last three quarters of Fiscal Year 2024-25.
  36. C.13 Appoint Dawson Hayre to the Lodi Improvement Committee (CLK) 25-533
  37. 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) 25-520
  38. 27 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 Community Development fund balance.
  39. 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) 25-521
  40. D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items
  41. 29 This item was pulled at the request of _________. Wes Rhea 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.
  42. 30 THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON-AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
  43. E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items
  44. 31 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.
  45. F. Public Hearings
  46. 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) 25-456
  47. 33 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.
  48. 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) 25-504
  49. 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) 25-518
  50. 35 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.
  51. G. Regular Calendar
  52. G.1 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Improvement Agreement for the 620 South Central Avenue Public Improvements (PW) 25-450
  53. 37 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-225 approving Arts Grants for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
  54. G.2 Receive Presentation from the Community Development Department on the Community Improvement Division Yearly Update (CD) 25-455
  55. 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) 25-525
  56. 39 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.
  57. 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) 25-526
  58. 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) 25-527
  59. 41 Received and filed the 2025 Local Appointments List outlining City Boards, Commissions, and Committees appointments and upcoming vacancies occurring in the 2026 calendar year.
  60. G.6 Assign and Confirm Annual Appointments of City Council Members on Various Boards, Committees, and Commissions (CLK) 25-532
  61. H. Ordinances - None
  62. 43 Directed the City Clerk to make the following appointment. APPOINTMENT: Lodi Improvement Committee Dawson Hayre - Term to expire March 1, 2028
  63. I. Adjournment
  64. 45 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.facebook.com/CityofLodi/. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  65. 45 This item was pulled at the request of Mayor Yepez. 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.”
  66. 47 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.”
  67. 49 John Slaughterback John Beckman
  68. 51 Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding uncollected debt.
  69. 54 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. (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 ______________________. 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.
  70. 55 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, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez Noes: None Absent: None 4-0 VOTE
  71. 57 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 ______________________. 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.
  72. 58 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. 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 4-0 VOTE???
  73. 60 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." _____ provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding 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." Specific topics of discussion included ______________________. 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.
  74. 61 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." 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 4-0 VOTE????
  75. 64 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 __________.
  76. 65 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
  77. 67 Chief Building Official Derek Poe provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Community Improvement Division yearly update. Specific topics of discussion included _________. No Council action was required on this item.
  78. 69 Interim Human Resources Manager Cristina Gonzales provided a presentation regarding 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. Specific topics of discussion included _______.
  79. 70 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
  80. 72 Interim Human Resources Manager Cristina Gonzales provided a presentation regarding 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. Specific topics of discussion included __________.
  81. 73 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
  82. 75 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 _________.
  83. 76 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
  84. 78 City Clerk Nashed provided a presentation regarding the appointment of City Council Members on various boards, committees, and commissions. Specific topics of discussion included ______.
  85. 79 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
  86. 82 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