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August 6, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final

Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi

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Agenda — 61 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 August 6, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Bregman at 5:05 p.m. Present: Council Member Craig Hensley, Council Member Hothi, and Mayor Bregman Absent: Council Member Nakanishi and Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez Also Present: Interim City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed NOTE: Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez arrived at 5:20 p.m.
  4. a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (On April 12, 2025 an attorney representing City Manager Scott Carney sent the City’s outside Legal Counsel an email making legal arguments concerning certain alleged whistle blowing, and potential retaliation relating to it. The email directed the City to place a “litigation hold” on potentially related documents. This correspondence is a normal step prior to initiation of litigation and is a threat of litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9. The email is available for inspection upon request.)
  5. b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
  6. c) 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 (CA)
  7. d) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Consider initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): 1 potential case (CA)
  8. e) 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)
  9. f) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Prospective Sale of Real Property Located at 350 N. Washington St. (APN 041-240-28); the Negotiating Parties are James Lindsay, Acting City Manager, for the City of Lodi and Cody Diede, Diede Construction, Inc., per Government Code 54956.8.
  10. C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
  11. 10 6:55 p.m. Invocation/Call to Civic Responsibility.
  12. 11 NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL COMMENCE NO SOONER THAN 7:00 P.M.
  13. 11 At 5:09 p.m., Mayor Bregman adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
  14. C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
  15. A. Call to Order / Roll Call
  16. 13 At 7:10 p.m., Mayor Bregman reconvened the City Council meeting. City Attorney Lucchesi disclosed that, in regard to Item C-2d), there was a motion by Council Member Craig-Hensley, second by Mayor Bregman, with an unanimous approval to negotiate litigation. Assistant City Attorney Janelle Krattiger stated that Council met in Closed Session with outside counsel and disclosed that in regard to C-2a) and C-2b), Council provided direction to outside counsel. There was no other reportable action.
  17. B. Presentations
  18. B.1 Present “Firefighter of the Year 2024” Plaque to Fire Engineer Tony Moore (FD) 25-305
  19. 15 The Regular City Council meeting of August 6, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Bregman at 7:10 p.m. Present: Council Member Craig Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman Absent: Council Member Nakanishi Also Present: Interim City Manager Lindsay, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed
  20. C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)
  21. C.1 Approve Minutes a) April 16, 2025 (Regular Meeting) 25-292
  22. C.2 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the Lodi Police Department Training Facility (Phase 1) and Approve and Authorize the Acting City Manager to Execute a Letter of Intent with San Joaquin Delta College to Partner on the Training Facility (PW & PD) 25-311
  23. 18 Mayor Bregman and Fire Chief Ken Johnson presented the “Firefighter of the Year 2024” plaque to Fire Engineer Tony Moore.
  24. C.3 Appoint Council Member Hothi as Voting Delegate and Council Member Craig-Hensley as Alternate Voting Delegate to Represent the City of Lodi at the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo (CLK) 25-335
  25. C.4 Receive and File Report Regarding Legislation Position Letters (CLK) 25-267
  26. 20 Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Craig-Hensley, 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, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman Noes: None Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
  27. C.5 Appoint John Beckman to the Measure L Citizens’ Oversight Committee (CLK) 25-321
  28. D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items
  29. 22 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Craig-Hensley. Council Member Craig-Hensley stated that the April 16 minutes had reminded her that she had requested the formation of a financial oversight ad hoc committee and noted that the scope of work for Item G.3 includes the formation of an investment committee which could be formed to include financial oversight as well. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. The minutes of April 16, 2025 (Regular Meeting) were approved as written.
  30. 23 THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON-AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
  31. E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items
  32. 24 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Hothi. In response to Council Member Hothi, Police Captain Kevin Kent provided an update on negotiations with San Joaquin Delta College regarding partnership on the training facility. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for the Lodi Police Department Training Facility (Phase 1) and approved and authorized the Acting City Manager to execute a Letter of Intent with San Joaquin Delta College to partner on the training facility.
  33. F. Public Hearings - None
  34. G. Regular Calendar
  35. 26 Appointed Council Member Hothi as the Voting Delegate and Council Member Craig-Hensley as the Alternate Voting Delegate to represent the City of Lodi at the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo.
  36. G.1 Provide an update on the Public Safety response and enforcement regarding fireworks on and around the 4th of July (PD/FD) 25-334
  37. G.2 Council Discussion Regarding the Utilization of Proceeds from Waste Management’s Annual Administrative Fee and One-Time Surplus Funds Associated with Fiscal Year 2024/25 (CM) 25-309
  38. 28 Received and filed the report regarding legislation position letters.
  39. G.3 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Acting City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with DKG Consultants, LLC for Finance, Accounting and Administrative Consulting Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $67,500 (CM) 25-320
  40. G.4 Adopt a Resolution Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 2019-172 and Approving a Revised Travel Policy in Accordance with Government Code Section 53232.2 (CM) 25-319
  41. 30 Directed the City Clerk to make the following appointment. APPOINTMENT: Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee John Beckman - Term to expire June 30, 2028
  42. G.5 Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an Urgency 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) 25-318
  43. G.6 Consider Waiving the Second Reading and Adopting an Ordinance No. 2032 Amending the Zoning Map from Unzoned to General Commercial (GC) for Approximately 8.81 Acres at APN 061-020-15, and Detach APN 061-020-15 from the Woodbridge Fire Protection District, Adopting a Resolution Authorizing The Filing Of An Application With The Local Agency Formation Commission for the Annexation of Assessor Parcel Number 061-020-15, Abutting Portions Of East Kettleman Lane And Beckman Road with Related Municipal Services, Including Detachment of The Woodbridge Rural Fire District and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Agreement Between The City of Lodi, Maverik, Inc., and Woodbridge Fire District Regarding Annexation Of Property From The District to the City Of Lodi in Substantial Conformance with the Attached Draft in a Form Acceptable by the City Attorney (Applicant: Maverik Inc.; File Number: PL2023-40; CEQA Determination: A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared pursuant to Section 15070 to 15075 of the CEQA Guidelines) (CLK) 25-317
  44. 32 Maria Rufino, a member of the public, spoke regarding the need to clean the City, Hale Park being unsafe for families due to the people drinking there, the Police Department and City Hall not responding to complaints, and drugs and homelessness increasing in the City. John Slaughterback, a member of the public, spoke regarding the recent fraud investigation finding of no fraud being false and the need for Council to address credit card abuse. Mayor Bregman thanked Mr. Slaughterback for his recent email and spoke regarding an upcoming Council agenda item that will limit the number of credit cards issued by the City and the procedure for review of credit card charges.
  45. H. Ordinances
  46. H.1 Consider Waiving the Second Reading and Adopting an Ordinance No. 2031 Amending Associated Zoning Map Designations City-wide (Applicant: City of Lodi; File Number: 2024-04 Z-GPA-EIR; CEQA Determination: A Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) has been prepared pursuant to Sections 15162, 15166, and 15175 through 15178 of the CEQA Guidelines (SCH #2023010102)) (CLK) 25-316
  47. 34 In response Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, Police Chief Ricardo Garcia and City Attorney Lucchesi provided information regarding illegal activity in the City parks and prosecution of Municipal Code violations. Council Member Hothi spoke regarding participation in National Night Out, the Public Works Department's recent requested improvements, and the new stop sign on Scarborough Drive. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding her participation in National Night Out, the Boards and Commissions Report to Council, the upcoming unveiling of the Candy Cane Park monument for Myrna Wetzel, and Crescent Avenue residents' concerns over sidewalk repairs and speeding. She spoke further regarding her representation of Lodi on the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, including the search for a new CEO, The Rail Academy of Central California (TRACC) graduation, Lodi Unified School District's participation in the TRACC program, and Channel Street beautification project. She also addressed a recent newspaper article regarding the San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) and spoke regarding the collaboration between RTD, San Joaquin Council of Governments, and the local jurisdictions. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Police Chief Ricardo Garcia provided information regarding traffic enforcement, including the use of the radar trailer, on Crescent Avenue. Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez spoke regarding his attendance at National Night Out. Mayor Bregman and Chief Garcia thanked the groups who organized National Night Out. Mayor Bregman spoke regarding his temporary appointment to the Delta Conservation Board and his attendance at the recent meeting.
  48. I. Adjournment
  49. 36 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  50. 38 Fire Chief Ken Johnson provided a presentation regarding the update on the Public Safety response and enforcement regarding illegal fireworks on and around the 4th of July. Specific topics of discussion included background; collaboration between the Fire Department and Police Department; collaboration with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, the County's bomb squad the County's Arson Task Force, the District Attorney's Office, and the San Joaquin County Fire Chiefs Association; goal of reduction of the volume of illegal fireworks activity; three pronged approach - information campaign, information sharing and pre-enforcement activity events, and enforcement operations; outreach efforts; monitoring efforts of Police and Fire personnel; acknowledgement of community members deeply affected by the noise and disruptions caused by fireworks; measurable reductions in illegal fireworks activities; need for continued efforts to address the issue; and fires potentially caused by fireworks. Police Chief Ricardo Garcia provided a presentation regarding the enforcement actions on illegal fireworks on and around the 4th of July. Specific topics of discussion included dates of enforcement activity; joint statements with the Fire Department issued via social media regarding fireworks enforcement; online reporting system; extra officers on special details to address fireworks-related calls; summary of reports regarding fireworks on online system, calls for service, Police reports taken by Special Enforcement, citations issued, and fireworks reports; drone availability; use of Raven gunshot detection system; and plans to contact other agencies regarding drone usage and strategies. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding partnership with American Legion, veteran groups, and the LOEL Senior Center to distribute information to their members about available resources. In response to Council Member Hothi, Chief Garcia provided information regarding fines associated with fireworks citations. No Council action was required on this item.
  51. 40 Interim City Manager Lindsay provided a presentation regarding the utilization of proceeds from Waste Management’s annual administrative fee and one-time surplus funds associated with Fiscal Year 2024/25. Specific topics of discussion included background, $500,000 in Waste Management administrative fee, $1.1 million in budget surplus, recommendation of deferral of surplus budget funds with allocations to be considered at mid-year, potential return on August 20 with Council priorities for official allocation, In response to Mayor Bregman, Interim City Manager Lindsay requested Council discussion. Council Member Hothi stated his two top priorities are the cricket sports facility and Downtown alley cleanup. In response to Mayor Bregman, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) Director Christina Jaromay provided information regarding the lack of funding for the cricket sports facility, the allocation of the skate park funds, costs and location associated with the cricket field lighting. Council Member Craig-Hensley stated that Council had not given specific direction of the skate park funds, noting that the cricket field funds had been used to pay for Salas Park lighting, so she would support Council Member's Hothi's suggestion regarding the cricket fields. Council Member Craig-Hensley stated that by prioritizing the cricket lighting for mid-year allocation, PRCS would have the opportunity to get another bid. Council Member Craig Hensley stated that in relation to the Waste Management Funding, with the Downtown Specific Plan's anticipated completion and implementation, she would support funding for alley lighting or other alley improvements. She stated another use of Waste Management funding, when considering the trucks on City streets, would be for a pavement condition assessment, and she would support $200,000 for that project. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding the surplus funds, noting the projects that could be included in the Downtown Specific Plan and referencing the Sports Tourism Strategic Plan. Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez spoke regarding past promises related to the cricket field, which could receive the allocation from the skate park funds and an allocation from the Waste Management funds could accomplish the project, support of the pavement condition assessment, and support of allocating the remainder of the funds at mid-year budget. Mayor Bregman spoke in favor of $100,000 for the Grape Bowl irrigation project, Maple Street Square, and $10,000 for the Hale Park sign and expressed support of alley cleaning and the pavement assessment report. In response to Council Member Hothi, Interim City Manager Lindsay provided information regarding the pavement assessment report. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, Interim City Manager Lindsay confirmed that the pavement assessment report would provide data necessary for grant applications. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding the pavement assessment report's value in applying for Measure K funds for street repairs. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Community Development Director John Della Monica provided information regarding the timeline for receiving recommendations from the steering committee in terms of priorities for the Downtown Specific Plan. Interim City Manager Lindsay provided information regarding feedback received from UCP, the current provider doing litter pickup Downtown, that staffing is available to address litter abatement in the alleys three times per week, with the service addition being approximately $60,000 for the remainder of the fiscal year. Interim City Manager Lindsay clarified that tonight's action would be for Council to reach consensus to allocate the $500,000 Waste Management administrative fee funds. In response to Mayor Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley asked for clarification on the Waste Management funds vs. mid-year budget allocations. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim City Manager Lindsay stated that a deferral of the allocation of the entire $1.6 million until the mid-year budget could be a very prudent decision or Council could provide direction to return with more cost information of particular projects. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke in favor of putting together a list of priorities for mid-year budget allocation, with Council having the opportunity to return sooner if the need arises. In response to Council Member Hothi, Interim City Manager Lindsay spoke regarding the mid-year budget timeline and the financial information that would be available to Council at that time. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, PRCS Director Jaromay provided information regarding the need for an updated estimate on the costs for the cricket field project. Council Member Craig-Hensley stated that a cost is needed for the cricket field project and that could be Council direction for the project. She further spoke in favor of moving forward with the pavement assessment report. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, Interim City Manager Lindsay provided information regarding the process for obtaining a consultant and the associated timeline. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke in favor of allocating $200,000 for the pavement condition assessment report in order to start the process, directing staff to get preliminary estimates on the cricket lighting project, and defer a decision on the remainder of the funds until the mid-year budget process. Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez concurred with Council Member Craig-Hensley's suggestion. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, PRCS Director Jaromay provided information regarding budgeting for the cost of the replacement sign at Hale Park. Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez spoke in favor of Council Member Craig-Hensley's suggestion, with the addition of $10,000 for the Hale Park sign. Council Member Hothi spoke regarding the tree trimming at Maple Square and alleyway cleaning, which could be worse if postponed for six months. Council Member Craig-Hensley recapped the discussion with $60,000 for alley cleaning, $200,000 for pavement assessment report, $10,000 for the Hale Park sign, and $10,000 for Maple Square. Mayor Bregman requested that staff direction include a bid for the Grape Festival irrigation project. Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, to utilize the proceeds from Waste Management's annual administrative fee for pavement condition assessment ($200,000), Hale Park rock signage ($10,000), Maple Street Square landscaping ($10,000) and alleyway cleaning ($60,000) to be allocated based on final estimates of actual costs, with the remainder of the funds to be deferred until more cost estimates are obtained for the Grape Bowl irrigation project and the cricket field project. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman Noes: None Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
  52. 42 Interim City Manager Lindsay provided a presentation regarding a Professional Services Agreement with DKG Consultants, LLC, for finance, accounting and administrative consulting services. Specific topics of discussion included background, need to address the internal control findings quickly, experience of DKC Consultants, expected timeline, and staff recommendation. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim City Manager Lindsay provided information regarding the scope of service. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding the committee-based approach for investment and the types of skills and experience members of the committee should possess and noted that she felt two members of Council should participate on the committee.
  53. 43 Council Member Craiig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-132 authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with DKG Consultants, LLC, for finance, accounting and administrative consulting services in an amount not to exceed $67,500. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman Noes: None Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
  54. 45 Interim City Manager Lindsay provided a presentation regarding a revised Travel Policy in accordance with Government Code Section 53232.2. Specific topics of discussion included reduction of CalCard usage, per diem usage, and travel advance provided to employees. In response to Council Member Hothi, Interim City Manager Lindsay stated the policy could go into effect tomorrow, should Council approve the item. Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez voice his support for the item. Council Member Craig-Hensley expressed concern regarding the wording about the submission of the Business Expense Report (BER). In response, City Clerk Nashed noted that if a Council Member's BER is submitted late or if there is clarification needed on the BER, the CalCard of the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk is shut off until the issue is resolved. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding approval authority process on Council expenses being handled in more specific detail in the Protocol Manual, a grammatical error on page 3 (Bullet No. 3 - Attending Legislative and Educational Seminars), and the additional of essential City business being an acceptable justification for canceled travel. City Attorney Lucchesi provided clarification on the motion to include Council Member Craig-Hensley's proposed amendments. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, Council Member Craig-Hensley clarified the proposed change to acceptable justifications for canceled travel.
  55. 46 Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-133 repealing and replacing Resolution No. 2019-172 and approving a revised Travel Policy in accordance with Government Code Section 53232.2, including Council Member Craig-Hensley's proposed amendment under "Cancellations" to add "City-related business deemed essential and necessary to the benefit of residents" as an approved justification for cancellation. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman Noes: None Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
  56. 48 City Attorney Lucchesi provided a presentation regarding an urgency ordinance to allow the City Council to temporarily appoint staff to perform required duties during appointee vacancies. Specific topics of discussion included urgency ordinance, clarification of the Lodi Municipal Code to allow temporary appointments until a permanent appointment can be made, and clarification that the City Manager and City Treasurer are not incompatible offices.
  57. 49 Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to waive the first reading and introducing an urgency 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 City Manager and City Treasurer are not conflicting offices. VOTE: The above motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, and Mayor Bregman Noes: Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez Absent: Council Member Nakanishi NOTE: Prior to the close of the meeting, City Attorney Lucchesi addressed the need for a four-fifth vote for approval of an urgency ordinance. City Attorney Lucchesi provided clarification regarding the urgency ordinance, noting that it required a four-fifths vote, so that item did not pass. To bring the ordinance forward, the regular ordinance process will need to be followed, so the ordinance will come back for a full first hearing and reading at a future agenda. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim City Manager Lindsay stated that all duties and responsibility of the City Treasurer are being fulfilled, the resolution removing the current Interim Assistant City Manager as City Treasurer and appointing Interim City Manager Lindsay as Interim City Treasurer is valid, and the ordinance is a code cleanup. In response to Mayor Bregman, City Attorney Lucchesi clarified that the resolution to appoint Interim City Manager Lindsay was approved by Council at the last meeting and the urgency ordinance was to clean up the Lodi Municipal Code to make it clear that it is consistent and that there is no violation.
  58. 51 City Clerk Nashed provided a presentation regarding Zoning Map amendments, detachment of a parcel from the Woodbridge Fire Protection District, application for the Annexation, agreement with Maverik, Inc., and Woodbridge Fire District regarding annexation of property from the District to the City of Lodi. Specific topics of discussion included introduction of Ordinance No. 2032 at the July 16, 2025 Council meeting, authorization of the LAFCO application filing, and the associated agreement with Maverik, Inc., and Woodbridge Fire District. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Community Development Director John Della Monica and Deputy Community Development Director Cynthia Marsh provided information regarding Electric Utility capacity issues for property not yet annexed into the City and maintenance of the Beckman Road annexation adjacent to the project. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Fire Chief Ken Johnson provided information regarding annexation of the property from the Woodbridge Fire District. In response to Mayor Bregman, Interim City Manager Lindsay provided information regarding a letter received by Council in relation to the City's ability to provide sufficient electric capacity for new homes in Lodi.
  59. 52 Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Craig-Hensley, (following reading of the title) to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2032 amending the Zoning Map from Unzoned to General Commercial (GC) for approximately 8.81 acres at APN 061-020-15, and detach APN 061-020-15 from the Woodbridge Fire Protection District, adopt Resolution No. 2025-134 authorizing the filing of an application with the Local Agency Formation Commission for the annexation of Assessor Parcel Number 061-020-15, abutting portions of East Kettleman Lane and Beckman Road with related municipal services, including detachment of the Woodbridge Rural Fire District and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Lodi, Maverik, Inc., and Woodbridge Fire District regarding annexation of property from the District to the City Of Lodi in substantial conformance with the attached draft in a form acceptable by the City Attorney (Applicant: Maverik Inc.; File Number: PL2023-40) which was introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held July 16, 2025. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman Noes: None Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
  60. 55 City Clerk Nashed provided a brief report regarding Ordinance No. 2031 amending associated Zoning Map designations City-wide (Applicant: City of Lodi. Specific topics of discussion included clarification regarding the Ordinance numbers on this item and Item G.6, and introduction date. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez and Council Member Craig-Hensley, City Attorney Lucchesi clarified that at the introduction of Ordinance No. 2031, the Lower Sacramento Road property was removed from the rezone and that property will retain its medium-density. Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Craig-Hensley, (following reading of the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print Ordinance No. 2031 amending associated Zoning Map designations City-wide (Applicant: City of Lodi; File Number: 2024-04 Z-GPA-EIR; CEQA Determination: A Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) has been prepared pursuant to Sections 15162, 15166, and 15175 through 15178 of the CEQA Guidelines (SCH #2023010102))," which was introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held July 16, 2025. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman Noes: None Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
  61. 57 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m. ATTEST: Olivia Nashed City Clerk