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August 20, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final

Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi

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Agenda — 62 items

  1. 1 6:55 p.m. Invocation/Call to Civic Responsibility.
  2. 2 NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL COMMENCE NO SOONER THAN 7:00 P.M.
  3. 2 The Regular City Council meeting of August 20, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Bregman at 7:03 p.m. Present: Council Member Craig Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Bregman Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez Also Present: Interim City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed
  4. A. Call to Order / Roll Call
  5. B. Presentations - None
  6. C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)
  7. 5 Council Member Nakanishi 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 Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Bregman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez
  8. C.1 Approve Minutes a) May 7, 2025 (Regular Meeting) 25-322
  9. C.2 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Acting City Manager to Enter into Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Engagement of Legal Services with Meyers Nave Related to Employment Matters and Personnel Investigations (Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $585,000) (CA) 25-350
  10. 7 The minutes of May 7, 2025, were approved as written.
  11. C.3 Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Reclassification of One Park Maintenance Worker III to Senior Facilities Maintenance Worker, Effective July 7, 2025 (ISD - HR) 25-331
  12. C.4 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acting City Manager to Execute a Professional Service Agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc., a Delaware corporation, for Repair and Maintenance of Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Conventional Multi Site Radio Communications System with a Sum Not-To-Exceed $247,345 (ISD-IT) 25-185
  13. 9 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Craig-Hensley. Council Member Craig-Hensley stated she would like to hear public comment on this item. John Slaughterback, a member of the public, spoke regarding the paid leave of the City Manager, the excessive use of City public funds, and recommendation of bringing the City Manager back. JP Doucette, President of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the concern of Chamber members with the escalating costs associated with the Meyers Nave agreement, unfulfilled Public Records Act (PRA) requests, this amendment bringing the matter to a resolution, and the need for transparency. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding the increasing scope of work and the increase in fees without a potential date for resolution of the matter and the lack of transparency. She stated she does not support this item. Council Member Hothi spoke regarding his concerns about the comments made regarding this item and he stated would have a difficult time supporting any increases beyond this item. Council Member Nakanishi spoke regarding his concerns about the legal fees and the open-ended nature of the contract and spoke in favor of resolving the issue. Mayor Bregman spoke regarding Council's concern regarding public funds, the public clarity that will come once the issue is resolved, the value of the legal counsel obtained, and PRA distribution and process. Interim City Manager Lindsay spoke regarding PRA delays, this item was agendized at Council's request, defined time period associated with request, and cessation of all work should item not pass. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim City Manager Lindsay confirmed that a portion of the requested $325,000 has already been spent and that there is a set time period for completion. Council Member Craig-Hensley noted that there is not a completion date included in the amendment or an indication of what funds have already been spent. Council Member Hothi spoke regarding Council being briefed during Closed Session about timeline estimates. City Attorney Lucchesi provided information regarding funding set aside for the contract that Meyers Nave would bill against. Council Member Craig-Hensley stated should could not approve the item without information regarding the amount already spent. She would support paying Meyers Nave for work already completed. Mayor Bregman spoke regarding legal work stopping if the item is not approved tonight and the public's desire for expediency in resolving this issue. Council Member Nakanishi spoke in favor of having a Special Meeting next week when more details are available. Mayor Bregman spoke regarding items that can effect the timeline. Council Member Craig-Hensley proposed a motion to approve expenditure of funds to Meyers Nave for work performed to date. She further suggested meeting to discuss the timeline and the amount that is left after paying for the work performed to date at a meeting where Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez is in attendance and noted that Council Member Nakanishi was unable to attend a recent Closed Session meeting on the subject. Interim City Manager Lindsay suggested that Council take no action tonight and direct staff to return to the September 3 meeting and provide an amount for funds expended through August 30. He further stated that should Council prefer with the motion offered by Council Member Craig-Hensley, then he would suggest adding an end date for the work performed. Council Member Nakanishi and Council Member Craig-Hensley expressed support for Interim City Manager Lindsay's suggestion to bring the item back on September 3. Council agreed to take no action tonight and to direct staff to agendize the item for September 3, 2025, and further direct staff to provide the amount of money required to be paid to Meyers Nave for the work done through August 30, 2025.
  14. C.5 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Expansion of DIY Commercial Lighting Pilot Program to Additional Commercial Corridors (EU) 25-324
  15. C.6 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement for Parks and Recreation Property Planning and Design Services to WMB Architects of Stockton, California ($199,920) (PRCS) 25-312
  16. 11 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-135 approving the reclassification of one Park Maintenance Worker III to Senior Facilities Maintenance Worker, effective July 7, 2025.
  17. C.7 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Berry, Dunn, McNeil, and Parker, LLC, for a Comprehensive Program and Fee Study for the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (PRCS) Department; Appropriate Funds in the Amount of $92,650; and Authorize the Re-appropriation of Unused FY 25 funds into FY 26 (PRCS) 25-313
  18. C.8 Adopt a Resolution Appropriating Funds for Salas Park Sports Lighting Improvements (Phase 2) from Playground Replacement Project in the Amount of $21,920 and Parks Tree Trimming Project in the Amount of $10,500 for a Total Amount of $32,420 ($32,420) (PRCS) 25-329
  19. 13 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-136 authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, for the repair and maintenance of ultra high frequency (UHF) conventional multi site radio communications system with a total not to exceed $247,345.
  20. C.9 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Acting City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Telstar Instruments, of Concord, for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Instrumentation, Maintenance, and Integration Services ($180,000) (PW) 25-306
  21. C.10 Adopt a Resolution Approving Final Map and Authorizing Acting City Manager to Execute Improvement Agreement for the Blayke-Maisyn Estates Subdivision, Tract No. 4163 (PW) 25-307
  22. 15 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-137 authorizing the expansion of the DIY Commercial Lighting Pilot Program to additional commercial corridors.
  23. C.11 Appoint Antonio Amador to the Measure L Citizens’ Oversight Committee (CLK) 25-353
  24. C.12 Set Public Hearing for September 17, 2025 to Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an Ordinance 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) 25-315
  25. 17 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Craig-Hensley. Council Member Craig-Hensley recused herself from the vote on this item due to a conflict of interest. Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-138 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Parks and Recreation property planning and design services to WMB Architects, of Stockton, in the amount of $199,920. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Bregman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez Council Member Craig-Hensley recused herself from the vote.
  26. D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items
  27. 19 THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON-AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
  28. 19 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-139 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Berry, Dunn, McNeil, and Parker, LLC, for a comprehensive program and fee study for the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (PRCS) Department; appropriating funds in the amount of $92,650; and authorizing the re-appropriation of unused FY 25 funds into FY 26.
  29. E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items
  30. 21 page break
  31. 21 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-140 appropriating funds for Salas Park Sports Lighting Improvements (Phase 2) from the Playground Replacement Project in the amount of $21,920 and the Parks Tree Trimming Project in the amount of $10,500 for a totalaAmount of $32,420.
  32. F. Public Hearings
  33. F.1 Public Hearing to Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an Ordinance to Amend Lodi Municipal Code Section 2.44.040 “Appointing Authorities” Allowing the City Council to Temporarily Appoint Staff to Perform Required Duties During Appointee Vacancies and Acknowledging that City Manager and City Treasurer Are Not Conflicting Offices (CM/CA) 25-346
  34. 23 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-141 authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Telstar Instruments, of Concord, for supervisory control and data acquisition, instrumentation, maintenance, and integration services, in the amount of $180,000.
  35. G. Regular Calendar
  36. G.1 Council Discussion Regarding Policy for Placement of Basketball Hoops in Public Right of Way (PW) 25-343
  37. 25 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-142 approving the Final Map and authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute an Improvement Agreement for the Blayke-Maisyn Estates Subdivision, Tract No. 4163.
  38. G.2 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Lease Agreement in a Form Acceptable by the City Attorney for 22 S Main Street Transitional Housing and Accept and Appropriate FY26 Lease Agreement Payments ($27,000) and Execute Infrastructure Agreement in a Form Acceptable by the City Attorney for Behavioral Health Spaces within 710 N. Sacramento Street and Accept and Appropriate ($575,910) for Infrastructure Costs (CD) 25-333
  39. G.3 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Additional Change Orders up to ($1,400,000) with Bobo Construction, Inc. for a Total not to Exceed ($11,866,433) for Construction of The Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter (Access Center) and Approve Amendment No. 2 to Bickford Ventures, Inc., doing business as Division 1 Construction Management Services in the Amount of $50,000 (Not to Exceed $232,200), Amendment No. 2 to Terracon Consultants, Inc. in the Amount of $100,000 (Not to Exceed $130,020), and Amendment No. 6 to NJ Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $50,000 (Not to Exceed $1,371,430) (CD) 25-257
  40. 27 This item was pulled at the request of David Diskin, a member of the public. David Diskin, a former member of the Lodi Improvement Committee, asked Council Member Nakanishi to rescind his nomination of Antonio Amador to the Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee. Antonio Amador, nominee for the Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee, spoke in response to Mr. Diskin's comments. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Amador confirmed that he is still willing to serve on the Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee. Jim Hicks, a member of the public, spoke in support of Mr. Amador's nomination. Council Member Hothi spoke regarding the previous presentation of this nomination and his perceived consensus that Council would review the Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee to see what types of gaps need to be filled, namely a member with a financial background and the difficulty of filling this committee by district. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding the need to review the voter approved language and Council's direction to add appointment from each of the districts, the voter approved language did include CPAs when possible but the by district aspect makes it challenging, review and possibly bring back resolution to remove the by district requirement. City Attorney Lucchesi provided information regarding repealing and replacing the original resolution establishing the Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke in favor of agendizing a item for the next Council meeting to repeal and replace the original resolution in the interest of appointing CPA's to the committee, aside from considering tonight's appointment. Mayor Bregman spoke in favor of individual Council Members appointing members to the committee. n response to Mayor Bregman's suggestion of adding additional members with financial expertise to the Committee, City Attorney Lucchesi clarified what can be changed without taking the item to the voters. Council Member Nakanishi spoke in favor of moving forward with a vote on the appointment. Council Member Hothi spoke in favor of having financial professionals on the committee. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, City Nashed confirmed the only CPA on the committee, Gary Woehl, has termed out and is no longer on the committee and provided information regarding upcoming vacancies. Mayor Bregman stated he will find a CPA to fill the position for District 3. Mayor Bregman made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to appoint Antonio Amador to the Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee. APPOINTMENT: Measure L Citizens’ Oversight Committee Antonio Amador - Term to expire June 30, 2028 VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Bregman Noes: Council Member Hothi Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez City Clerk Nashed administered the Oath of Office to Antonio Amador, appointee to the Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee.
  41. G.4 Adopt a Resolution Allocating a Portion of Waste Management’s Annual Administrative Fees for Projects Funded in Fiscal Year 2025/26 ($290,000) (CM) 25-352
  42. G.5 Direction from City Council Regarding Public Electric Vehicle Charging Rate Pilot Project (EU) 25-323
  43. 29 This item was pulled at the request of staff.
  44. G.6 Adopt a Resolution Establishing a Finance Committee, Committee Objectives and Appointment Guidelines (CM) 25-351
  45. H. Ordinances - None
  46. 31 Maria Rufino, a member of the public, spoke regarding the homeless in Stockton moving to Lodi, the improved situation at Salas Park with the homeless and inappropriate behavior due the Police Department's help, and the drinking and lewd behavior at Hale Park.
  47. I. Adjournment
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  49. 33 Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding her attendance at the Economic Development Committee meeting and asked staff to report of progress at a future meeting; thanked the Public Works Department and Police Department for their participation in the Town Hall meeting on Turner Road, stated that an update on the Downtown Specific plan is scheduled for September 3 Council meeting, thanked the Police Department for the placement of the radar trailer on Crescent Avenue as requested at National Night Out, and spoke regarding challenges at the parks with homeless encampments. Council Member Hothi spoke regarding his recent attendance with Mayor Bregman at the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) Commission meeting, his reappointment as Vice Chair of the NCPA Commission, and the upcoming retirement of NCPA General Manager Randy Howard. Mayor Bregman spoke regarding his attendance at the NCPA Commission meeting and his attendance at a fundraiser for the Blue Angel of Hope nonprofit.
  50. 36 Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Bregman called for the public hearing to consider waiving the first reading and introducing an ordinance to amend Lodi Municipal Code Section 2.44.040 “Appointing Authorities” allowing the City Council to temporarily appoint staff to perform required duties during appointee vacancies and acknowledging that the City Manager and the City Treasurer are not conflicting offices. City Attorney Lucchesi provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding an ordinance to amend Lodi Municipal Code Section 2.44.040 to allow the City Council to temporarily appoint staff to perform required duties during appointee vacancies. Specific topics of discussion included background, regular ordinance, and City Manager and City Treasurer are not conflicting offices. Mayor Bregman opened the public hearing for public comment at 8:20 p.m. There being no public comments, Mayor Bregman closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m.
  51. 37 Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No.2033 to amend Lodi Municipal Code Section 2.44.040 “Appointing Authorities” allowing the City Council to temporarily appoint staff to perform required duties during appointee vacancies and acknowledging that the City Manager and the City Treasurer are not conflicting offices. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Bregman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez
  52. 40 Public Works Director Charlie Swimley provided a presentation regarding a policy for the placement of basketball hoops in the public right of way. Specific topics of discussion included placement of basketball hoops in the streets, staff will respond to complaints, not active enforcement, permanent placement of basketball hoop in the pubic right of way, current request for a variance for placement in the public right of way on a dead-end street, Santa Rosa policy, and request for Council feedback on whether to move forward with drafting a policy. Kevin Chase, a member of the public, spoke in support of an ordinance allowing in-ground basketball hoops, shared information on how the in-ground hoop has transformed his neighborhood and the support of the neighbors for the hoop. In response to Council Member Hothi, Public Works Director Swimley provided information regarding the location. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Public Works Director Swimley provided information regarding the encroachment permit process for temporary structures and structural encroachment permit process and requirements. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley Public Works Director Swimley provided information regarding the strictness of the Lodi Municipal Code in regard to public right of way encroachment and clarified that staff is asking for direction regarding the development of a policy, noting a policy must be in place to issue an encroachment permit. In response to Council Member Hothi, Public Works Director Swimley cautioned against approving this variance request without a policy, as others will follow. Council Member Nakanishi spoke in favor of an ordinance for this particular location. Mayor Bregman spoke in favor of developing a policy so each individual variance does not have to come before Council but will be handled at the staff level. Public Works Director Swimley stated a policy would be the most effective way of moving forward, with consistent application throughout the City. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Public Works Director Swimley stated he would discourage the inclusion of other types of encroachments within the public right of way. Mayor Bregman made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to direct staff to move forward with the development of a policy for the placement of basketball hoops in the public right of way. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Bregman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez
  53. 42 Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding a lease agreement for 22 South Main Street Transitional Housing and infrastructure agreement for behavioral health spaces within 710 North Sacramento Street. Specific topics of discussion included purpose of presentation, San Joaquin County and San Joaquin Health partnership, and staff recommendation. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Neighborhood Services Manager Rhyne clarified the item includes two separate leases. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, San Joaquin County Health and Human Services Director Genevieve Valentine provided information regarding the referral of clients to the mental health facilities. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Director Valentine provided information regarding the funding provided for infrastructure costs. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Director Valentine provided information regarding the operation and staffing of the mental health facilities. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, San Joaquin County Supervisor Steven Ding and Director Valentine provided information regarding the importance of the Access Center to the community and the facility being unique in San Joaquin County. In response to Mayor Bregman, Director Valentine provided information regarding the prioritization of mental health referrals from Lodi. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Director Valentine provided information regarding transitional services.
  54. 43 Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-143 authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement in a form acceptable by the City Attorney for 22 South Main Street Transitional Housing and accepting and appropriating FY26 lease agreement payments, in the amount of $27,000, and execute an infrastructure agreement in a form acceptable by the City Attorney for behavioral health spaces within 710 North Sacramento Street and accepting and appropriating payments, in the amount of $575,910, for infrastructure costs. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Bregman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez At 8:19 p.m., Mayor Bregman called for a recess, and the City Council meeting reconvened at 8:22 p.m.
  55. 45 Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding change orders and amendments for construction of the Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter (Access Center). Specific topics of discussion included background, Access Center summary timeline to date, environmental report summary, Access Center timeline updates, budget request overview, available budget overview, and staff recommendation. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Neighborhood Services Manager Rhyne provided information regarding the contamination requiring remediation. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Community Development Director John Della Monica and Neighborhood Services Manager Rhyne provided information regarding contingency funds. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Community Development Director Della Monica spoke regarding the lack of prior Council notification about the contamination remediation costs. Mayor Bregman concurred with Council Member Craig-Hensley's concerns regarding notification and requested that in the future the City Manager keep Council advised of issues as they arise. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Neighborhood Services Manager Rhyne provided information regarding the per-bed costs for the temporary Access Center and the permanent Access Center and the use of ARPA funds. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Community Development Director Della Monica provided information regarding potential contingency funds. In response to Mayor Bregman, Community Development Director Della Monica spoke regarding the cost of delaying the project. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Director Valentine provided information regarding the calculation of per-bed costs.
  56. 46 Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-144 authorizing the City Manager to execute additional change orders up to $1,400,000 with Bobo Construction, Inc., for a total not to exceed $11,866,433 for construction of the Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter (Access Center) and approving Amendment No. 2 to Bickford Ventures, Inc., doing business as Division 1 Construction Management Services, in the amount of $50,000, for a total not to exceed $232,200, Amendment No. 2 to Terracon Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $100,000, for a total not to exceed $130,020, and Amendment No. 6 to NJ Associates, Inc., in the amount of $50,000, for a total not to exceed $1,371,430. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Bregman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez
  57. 48 Interim City Manager Lindsay provided a presentation regarding the allocation of a portion of Waste Management’s annual administrative fees for projects funded in Fiscal Year 2025/26, in the amount of $290,000. Specific topics of discussion included background, updated cost of Hale Park sign, and the proposed resolution affirming the allocation of funds as decided upon at the last Council meeting. Council Member Nakanishi spoke in favor of also installing a sign at Peterson Park. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Public Works Director Charlie Swimley provided information regarding cleanup following major events, such as the car show, Street Fair, and Farmers' Market. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Christina Jaromay provided information regarding missing signs at Hale Park and Peterson Park, with three other parks never having had a sign; the cost estimate for a metal sign for Peterson Park; and the choice of stone for the Hale Park sign. Mayor Bregman spoke regarding finding groups to offset the cost of the park signs and requested a list of the names of the parks in need of signs.
  58. 49 Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Craig-Hensley, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-145 allocating a portion of Waste Management’s annual administrative fees for projects funded in Fiscal Year 2025/26, in the amount of $290,000. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Bregman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez
  59. 51 Assistant Electric Utility Director Melissa Price provided a brief introduction. Senior Electric Utility Resources Analyst Jiayo Chiang provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the public electric vehicle charging rate pilot project. Specific topics of discussion included purpose of discussion, public EV charging stations, locations, charging data before and after pilot project, annual charging data, charging duration patterns, net results, rate options for discussion, rate comparisons, and summary - pilot project goals. Mayor Bregman made a motion to adopt Rate Option 2, $2.35 per hour to achieve full cost recovery. In response to Council Member Hothi, Assistant Electric Utility Director Price stated that the recommendation of the Risk Oversight Committee was to move more in the direction of full-cost recovery and spoke regarding the concept of subsidization of EV charging by electric customers. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Assistant Electric Utility Director Price and Senior Electric Utility Resources Analyst Chiang clarified that staff is considering this a pilot project because permanent rates have not been set, one location is not yet online, one location is out of service due to vandalism, and the debate over whether a penalty is needed at this time. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Senior Electric Utility Resources Analyst Chiang provided information regarding the annual cost for free EV charging at City chargers and Assistant Electric Utility Director Price spoke regarding the inability to predict potential drops in usage for Options 1 or 2. Council Member Hothi stated he would support either Option 1 or Option 2. Mayor Bregman rescinded his previous motion. Mayor Bregman made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to adopt Option 1, with a charging rate of $2.00 per hour. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Bregman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez
  60. 53 Interim City Manager Lindsay provided a presentation regarding the establishment of a Finance Committee, committee objectives and appointment guidelines. Specific topics of discussion included Council direction received at the last meeting, recommendation of the makeup of the Finance Committee - two Council Members and one community member with financial expertise, committee objectives, request for selection of two Council Members for service on the committee, and nomination process for community member. In response to Council Member Hothi, Interim City Manager Lindsay provided information regarding the decision about frequency of meetings and scope of duties. City Attorney Lucchesi provided information regarding the formation of a standing committee or an ad hoc committee. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke in favor of starting as an ad hoc committee. In response to Mayor Bregman, Interim City Manager Lindsay spoke regarding the transparency a standing committee provides with agendas, minutes, and set meeting times. Council Member Craig-Hensley stated the transparency of a standing committee is important. Council Member Nakanishi spoke regarding the need of Council Members to consider the current responsibilities before accepting the duties of the Finance Committee and indicated his interest n serving on the committee. JP Doucette, President of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding his support of the formation of this committee and in making it a standing committee. Council Member Craig-Hensley nominated Council Member Hothi. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi stated he is willing to attend all of the Finance Committee meeting.
  61. 54 Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-146 establishing a Finance Committee, committee objectives and appointment guidelines, and further nominating Council Member Hothi and Council Member Nakanishi for service on the Finance Committee. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Bregman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez
  62. 57 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:06 p.m. ATTEST: Olivia Nashed City Clerk