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June 18, 2025 ·7:00 PM Amended

Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi

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Agenda — 93 items

  1. 1 AMENDED TO ADD ATTACHMENT 1 FOR ITEM G.3
  2. C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call
  3. 2 The City Council Closed Session meeting of June 18, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Bregman at 5:30 p.m. Present: Council Member Craig Hensley, Council Member Hothi and Mayor Bregman Absent: Council Member Nakanishi and Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez Also Present: City Manager Carney, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed NOTE: Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez arrived at 5:31 p.m.
  4. C-2 Announcement of Closed Session
  5. 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.)
  6. b) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
  7. c) Public Employee Performance Evaluation - One Appointed Position: Acting City Manager, pursuant to California Government Code § 54957.
  8. C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
  9. 8 6:55 p.m. Invocation/Call to Civic Responsibility.
  10. 8 At 5:31 p.m., Mayor Bregman adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
  11. 9 NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL COMMENCE NO SOONER THAN 7:00 P.M.
  12. C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
  13. 10 At 7:18 p.m., Mayor Bregman reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Lucchesi disclosed the following actions. In regard to Item ____,
  14. A. Call to Order / Roll Call
  15. B. Presentations
  16. 12 The Regular City Council meeting of June 18, 2025, was called to order by Mayor Bregman at 7:21 p.m. Present: Council Member Craig Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman Absent: Council Member Nakanishi Also Present: City Manager Carney, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed NOTE: Council Member Hothi left the meeting at 10:19 p.m.
  17. B.1 Present a Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of June as National Safety Month in Lodi (CA) 25-269
  18. C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)
  19. C.1 Approve Minutes a) March 19, 2025 (Regular Meeting) 25-217
  20. 15 Mayor Bregman presented a proclamation to _____ proclaiming the month of June 2025 as National Safety Month in the City of Lodi.
  21. C.2 Adopt a resolution approving retro-active reclassification of one Assistant Transportation Planner to Associate Transportation Planner, effective December 23, 2024 (ISD - HR) 25-241
  22. C.3 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Enter into a Three-Year Service Agreement with ClearGov, Inc., of Maynard, MA, ($107,955) (Budget) 25-249
  23. 17 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
  24. C.4 Adopt a Resolution Approving and Accepting Lodi Electric Utility 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (EU) 25-264
  25. C.5 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Two-Year Professional Services Agreement with One-Year Optional Extension with Tree Lodi for Implementation of Residential Shade Tree Program ($233,205) (EU) 25-224
  26. 19 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Craig-Hensley. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. The minutes of March 19, 2025 (Regular Meeting) were approved as written.
  27. C.6 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Increase to Lodi Electric Utility Office Improvements Capital Improvement Project Budget and Appropriating Funds ($10,000) (EU) 25-282
  28. C.7 Adopt a Resolution Removing a Portion of the Access Restriction at 1935 South Stockton Street and Authorizing Staff to Dedicate an Access Easement Across the City Property at 2001 South Stockton Street (Formally Century Boulevard Extension) (PW) 25-232
  29. 21 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-91 approving retro-active reclassification of one Assistant Transportation Planner to Associate Transportation Planner, effective December 23, 2024.
  30. C.8 Adopt a Resolution Awarding Contract for 2025-27 Standby Generators Maintenance, Repair and Rental Contract to Holt of California, of Pleasant Grove ($642,600.84) (PW) 25-233
  31. C.9 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with LSC Transportation Consultants Inc., of Tahoe City, for Preparation of Short Range Transit Plan Update (PW) 25-234
  32. 23 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-92 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three-year Service Agreement with ClearGov, Inc., of Maynard, Massachusetts, in the amount of $107,955.
  33. C.10 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Professional Services Agreement with Quest Technology Management, of Roseville, for Lodi Jail Intercom and Door Control System Replacement ($140,000), Execute Change Orders ($10,000), and Reallocating Funds ($150,000) (PW) 25-235
  34. C.11 Adopt a Resolution Repealing and Replacing Traffic Resolution No. 25-083, and Hereby Approving a Multi-Way Stop Control on Century Boulevard at Scarborough Drive (PW) 25-237
  35. 25 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-93 approving and accepting the Lodi Electric Utility 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
  36. C.12 Adopt a Resolution Approving 2025/2026 Pavement Resurfacing Project for Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Funding FY 2025/26 (PW) 25-206
  37. C.13 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Claim Form for Citywide Bike Path and Pedestrian Enhancement Project Funded by the Measure K Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Safe Route to School Non-Competitive Program (PW) 25-239
  38. 27 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Craig-Hensley. Steve Dutra This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-94 authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year Professional Services Agreement with one-year optional extension with Tree Lodi for implementation of the Residential Shade Tree Program, in the amount of $233,205.
  39. C.14 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Electric Utility and Public Works Department Directors to Execute a Memorandum of Agreement between City of Lodi Public Works Department and Lodi Electric Utility for Purchase of Senate Bill 1383-Eligible Electricity Procured from Biomass Facilities that Convert Recovered Organic Waste (PW) 25-277
  40. C.15 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertising for Bids for 2025 Extruded Traffic Striping and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager or Designee to Award Contract to Lowest Responsive Bidder and Execute Change Orders ($250,000 Combined) and Appropriate Funds ($250,000) (PW) 25-163
  41. 29 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-95 authorizing an increase to the Lodi Electric Utility Office Improvements Capital Improvement Project budget and appropriating funds in the amount of $10,000.
  42. C.16 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Lodi Indoor Gun Range Remodel Project (PW) 25-203
  43. C.17 Consideration of Waiver of Government Code Section 7927.500 Exemption to Authorize Release of Draft Internal Controls Report From February 2025 and Direct the Draft Report Be Provided to the Public (CM) 25-281
  44. 31 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-96 removing a portion of the access restriction at 1935 South Stockton Street and authorizing staff to dedicate an Access Easement across the City property at 2001 South Stockton Street (formally Century Boulevard Extension).
  45. C.18 Appoint Antonio Amador to the Measure L Citizens’ Oversight Committee (CLK) 25-258
  46. C.19 Set a Public Hearing for July 16, 2025, to Consider Adopting a Resolution Setting Pre-Approved Engineering News Record Adjustment Index for Wastewater Rates for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Customers (PW) 25-231
  47. 33 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-97 awarding the contract for 2025-27 standby generators maintenance, repair and rental to Holt of California, of Pleasant Grove, in the amount of $642,600.84.
  48. C.20 Set a Public Hearing for July 16, 2025, to Consider Certification of the Subsequent General Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2023010102), to Consider Adopting a Resolution Amending the General Plan Text and Land Use Map, and Consider Introducing an Ordinance Amending Associated Zoning Map Designations City-wide (City of Lodi; File Number: 2024-04 Z-GPA-EIR; CEQA Determination: A Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) has been prepared pursuant to Sections 15162, 15166, and 15175 through 15178 of the CEQA Guidelines (SCH #2023010102)) (CD) 25-200
  49. C.21 Set a Public Hearing for July 16, 2025, to Consider Adoption of the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) (SCH 2025040384) for the Maverik Fueling Station Project, to Consider Introducing an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map from Unzoned to General Commercial (GC) for Approximately 8.81 Acres at APN 061-020-15, to Consider Adopting a Resolution to Detach APN 061-020-15 from the Woodbridge Fire Protection District, and to Direct Staff to Prepare and Submit an Annexation Application to the San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) (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.) (CD) 25-201
  50. 35 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-98 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc., of Tahoe City, for the preparation of the Short Range Transit Plan Update.
  51. D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items
  52. 37 THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON-AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
  53. 37 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-99 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Quest Technology Management, of Roseville, for the Lodi Jail Intercom and Door Control System Replacement Project, in the amount of $140,000, execute change orders in an amount not to $10,000, and reallocating funds in the amount of $150,000.
  54. E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items
  55. F. Public Hearings
  56. 39 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-100 repealing and replacing Traffic Resolution No. 25-083, and hereby approving a multi-way stop control on Century Boulevard at Scarborough Drive.
  57. F.1 Public Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) (CD) 25-255
  58. F.2 Public Hearing to Consider Resolution Adopting Final Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1, Fiscal Year 2025/26; and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments (PW) 25-240
  59. 41 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-101 approving the 2025/2026 Pavement Resurfacing Project for Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Funding FY 2025/26.
  60. F.3 Public Hearing to Conduct the Annual Review of Ordinance 2001, Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.26, and Adopt a Resolution Approving the Annual Review and Report of the Military Equipment Use Policy (PD) 25-193
  61. G. Regular Calendar
  62. 43 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Craig-Hensley. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 20255-102 authorizing the City Manager to execute a claim form for the Citywide Bike Path and Pedestrian Enhancement Project funded by the Measure K Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Safe Route to School Non-Competitive Program.
  63. G.1 Temporary Access Center and Emergency Shelter Quarterly Update (CD) 25-248
  64. G.2 Receive a Presentation on Partnership with San Joaquin County and Present Option to Consider Adopting a Resolution Repealing Resolution 2023-204, to Cancel Request for Proposal for the Access Center and Emergency Shelter Operations as Presented on September 6, 2023, Due to Redefined Scope and Develop a New Request for Proposals (CD) 25-187
  65. 45 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-103 authorizing the Electric Utility and Public Works Department Directors to execute a Memorandum of Agreement between City of Lodi Public Works Department and Lodi Electric Utility for purchase of Senate Bill 1383-eligible electricity procured from biomass facilities that convert recovered organic waste.
  66. G.3 Consider adopting a resolution finding public benefit and funding a request from the Lodi Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $35,000 to establish a Property-Based Business Improvement District (PBID) in Downtown Lodi (ED) 25-280
  67. G.4 Receive Update Regarding Turner Road Traffic Measures (PW) 25-278
  68. 47 Approved the specifications and authorized advertising for bids for the 2025 Extruded Traffic Striping Project and adopted Resolution No. 2025-104 authorizing the City Manager or designee to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder and execute change orders in a combined amount not to exceed $250,000 and appropriating funds in the amount of $250,000.
  69. H. Ordinances - None
  70. I. Adjournment
  71. 49 Accepted the improvements under the contract for the Lodi Indoor Gun Range Remodel Project.
  72. 50 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  73. 51 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Craig-Hensley. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Approved the waiver of Government Code Section 7927.500 exemption to authorize release of the draft internal controls report from February 2025 and directed the draft report be provided to the public.
  74. 53 This item was pulled at the request of staff and will be moved to a future agenda.
  75. 55 Set a public hearing for July 16, 2025, to consider adopting a resolution setting pre-approved Engineering News Record adjustment index for wastewater rates for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
  76. 57 Set a public hearing for July 16, 2025, to consider certification of the Subsequent General Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2023010102), to consider adopting a resolution amending the General Plan Text and Land Use Map, and consider introducing an ordinance amending the associated Zoning Map designations City-wide (City of Lodi; File Number: 2024-04 Z-GPA-EIR; CEQA Determination: A Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) has been prepared pursuant to Sections 15162, 15166, and 15175 through 15178 of the CEQA Guidelines (SCH #2023010102)).
  77. 59 Set a public hearing for July 16, 2025, to consider the adoption of the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) (SCH 2025040384) for the Maverik Fueling Station Project, to consider introducing an ordinance amending the Zoning Map from Unzoned to General Commercial (GC) for approximately 8.81 acres at APN 061-020-15, to consider adopting a resolution to detach APN 061-020-15 from the Woodbridge Fire Protection District, and to direct staff to prepare and submit an annexation application to the San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) (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.).
  78. 60 Council Member Craig-Hensley requested that Item G.4 be moved up on the agenda to be heard after the Consent Calendar. Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, to move Item G.4 up on the agenda to be heard after the Consent Calendar. 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
  79. 62 Mana Rufino Bailey Caswell
  80. 64 Council Member Hothi spoke regarding demonstration from Public Works. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding ED discussions
  81. 67 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 adopting a resolution approving the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program. Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program. Specific topics of discussion included ______________________. Mayor Bregman opened the public hearing for public comment at 9:11 p.m. close at 9:13 There being no further public comments, Mayor Bregman closed the public hearing at ____p.m. OR There being no public comments, Mayor Bregman closed the public hearing at ___p.m.
  82. 68 Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-105 approving the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez Noes: None Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
  83. 70 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 a resolution adopting the Final Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1, Fiscal Year 2025/26; and ordering the levy and collection of assessments Associate Civil Engineer Alice Bernardino provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Final Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1, Fiscal Year 2025/26. Specific topics of discussion included ______________________. Mayor Bregman opened the public hearing for public comment at 9:17 p.m. There being no public comments, Mayor Bregman closed the public hearing at 9:17 p.m.
  84. 71 Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Craig-Hensley, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-106 adopting the Final Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1, Fiscal Year 2025/26; and ordering the levy and collection of assessments. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez Noes: None Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
  85. 73 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 conduct the Annual Review of Ordinance 2001, Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.26, and adopt a resolution approving the Annual Review and Report of the Military Equipment Use Policy. _____ provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Annual Review and Report of the Military Equipment Use Policy. Specific topics of discussion included ______________________. Mayor Bregman opened the public hearing for public comment at 9:23 p.m. There being no public comments, Mayor Bregman closed the public hearing at 9:24 p.m.
  86. 74 Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-107 approving the Annual Review and Report of the Military Equipment Use Policy. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez Noes: None Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
  87. 77 Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne and Jason _____ provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Temporary Access Center and Emergency Shelter Quarterly Update. Specific topics of discussion included _____ . No Council action was required on this item.
  88. 79 Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne provided a presentation on the partnership with San Joaquin County and presenting an option to cancel the Request for Proposal for the Access Center and Emergency Shelter Operations as presented on September 6, 2023, due to redefined scope and develop a new Request for Proposals. Specific topics of discussion included ________. Major Mark
  89. 80 Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-108 repealing Resolution 2023-204 to cancel the Request for Proposals for the Access Center and Emergency Shelter Operations as presented on September 6, 2023, due to redefined scope and develop a new Request for Proposals. 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
  90. 82 Economic Development Director Luis Aguilar provided a presentation regarding the establishment of a Property-Based Business Improvement District (PBID) in Downtown Lodi. Specific topics of discussion included _________. Bailey Caswell JP Doucette, President of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce,
  91. 83 Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-109 finding public benefit and funding a request from the Lodi Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $35,000 to establish a Property-Based Business Improvement District (PBID) in Downtown Lodi. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman Noes: None Absent: Council Member Hothi and Council Member Nakanishi
  92. 85 Per the Council vote, this item was heard following the Consent Calendar. Public Works Director Charlie Swimley and Dan Bristow provided a presentation regarding an update on Turner Road traffic measures. Specific topics of discussion included ____. data dictionary/analysis permit parking on Laurel Avenue Donna Phillips Tara and Timothy Stewart No Council action was required on this item.
  93. 88 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. ATTEST: Olivia Nashed City Clerk