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September 16, 2026 ·7:00 PM Amended

Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi

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Agenda — 75 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 September 16, 2026, was called to order by Mayor Yepez at 6:31 p.m. Present: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez Absent: Council Member Bregman Also Present: City Manager Reddig, Interim City Attorney Luebberke, and Interim City Clerk Haglund NOTE: Council Member Bregman arrived at 6:58 p.m.
  4. a) 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.
  5. b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1). Name of case: Cindy Lee Leatham v. City of Lodi, et al., San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UPI-2024-000324.
  6. C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
  7. 6 6:55 p.m. Invocation/Call to Civic Responsibility.
  8. 7 NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL COMMENCE NO SOONER THAN 7:00 P.M.
  9. 7 At 6:32 p.m., Mayor Yepez adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
  10. C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
  11. A. Call to Order / Roll Call
  12. 9 At 7:07 p.m., Mayor Yepez reconvened the City Council meeting, and Interim City Attorney Luebberke disclosed that there was no reportable action.
  13. B. Presentations
  14. B.1 National Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 Proclamation (CLK) 26-427
  15. 11 The Regular City Council meeting of September 16, 2026, was called to order by Mayor Yepez at 7:08 p.m. Present: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Reddig, Interim City Attorney Luebberke, and Interim City Clerk Haglund
  16. B.2 Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of October 2026, as National Community Planning Month (CD) 26-408
  17. B.3 Proclaim September 2026 as “National Library Card Sign-Up Month” and Recognize the Lodi Public Library Card Art Contest Winners 26-419
  18. B.4 Present the Constitution Day Proclamation (CLK) 26-444
  19. 14 Mayor Yepez presented a proclamation to the Vice President of Civic Engagement proclaiming the month of September 2026 as National Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Lodi.
  20. C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)
  21. 16 Mayor Yepez presented a proclamation to ______ proclaiming the month of October 2026 as National Community Planning Month in the City of Lodi.
  22. C.2 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Bickford Ventures, Inc. doing business as Division 1 Construction Management Services for Construction Management, Construction Testing, and Special Investigation Services for the Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter to Extend the Term of the Agreement through March 31, 2027 (CD) 26-423
  23. C.3 Accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 (IS - FIN) 26-431
  24. 18 Mayor Yepez presented a proclamation to Library Director Jennifer Fontanilla and Library Board Trustee Christopher Anderson proclaiming the month of September 2026 as National Library Card Sign-Up Month and recognized the Lodi Public Library Card Art Contest winners.
  25. C.4 Adopt a Resolution Approving Contract with Lodi Unified School District to Provide Community Based Organization (CBO) After-School Staff Support for the Bridge Program at Three Locations During the 2026/2027 School Year, in the Amount of $557,000, and authorize the City Manager to enter into future agreements for the 2026/2027 school year upon the request of Lodi Unified School District in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for a total not to exceed $657,000 (PRCS) 26-397
  26. C.5 Adopt a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for DeBenedetti Park Improvements 2027 (PRCS) 26-405
  27. 20 Mayor Yepez presented a proclamation to ____ proclaiming ____ as Constitution Day in the City of Lodi.
  28. C.6 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Selection of Miranda Pelletier and Michelle Martinez as Artists for the Alley Mural Located at West Locust Street Between North Church Street and North Pleasant Avenue ($25,000) (PRCS) 26-421
  29. C.7 Adopt a Resolution Amending the Lodi Arts Commission Bylaws Regarding Quorum Requirements (PRCS) 26-429
  30. 22 Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Bregman, 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
  31. C.8 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Lodi Police Department to Participate in the Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) Program Funded by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), Approving the Execution of the Grant Documents by the Chief of Police on Behalf of the City of Lodi, and Appropriating Funds in the Amount of $72,080 (PD) 26-424
  32. C.9 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consent to Assignment of Agreement for Professional Services with KAM Software Technologies, Inc., a California Corporation doing business as Crossroads Software, Inc. (PD) 26-411
  33. 24 The minutes of March 20, 2024 (Regular Meeting); April 3, 2024 (Regular Meeting); May 1, 2024 (Regular Meeting); May 15, 2024 (Regular Meeting); September 3, 2024 (Special Meeting); October 23, 2024 (Special Meeting); April 15, 2025 (Special Meeting); August 20, 2025 (Regular Meeting); September 3, 2025 (Regular Meeting); September 10, 2025 (Special Meeting); October 1, 2025 (Regular Meeting); October 6, 2025 (Special Meeting); October 15, 2025 (Regular Meeting); October 22, 2025 (Special Meeting); October 30, 2025 (Special Meeting); November 5, 2025 (Regular Meeting); November 12, 2025 (Special Meeting); December 3, 2025 (Regular Meeting); December 16, 2025 (Special Meeting); December 17, 2025 (Regular Meeting); August 5, 2026 (Regular Meeting); and August 19, 2026 (Regular Meeting) were approved as written.
  34. C.10 Adopt a Resolution Ratifying the Authorization of the Lodi Police Department to Participate in Tobacco Enforcement Activities and Enter into a Contract with the County of San Joaquin Public Health Services, Approving the Execution of the Contract and First Amendment by the Chief of Police on Behalf of the City of Lodi, and Appropriating Funds in the Amount of $95,940 (PD) 26-426
  35. C.11 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Quest Media & Supplies Inc., of Roseville, for Jail Intercom and Door Control System Replacement to Increase Change Order Authority by $10,000 for a Combined Not-to-Exceed Change Order Amount of $20,000 (PW) 26-399
  36. 26 Council Member Bregman recused himself from the vote on this item and left the dais prior to the motion. Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-189 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Bickford Ventures, Inc., doing business as Division 1 Construction Management Services for construction management, construction testing, and special investigation services for the Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter to extend the term of the agreement through March 31, 2027. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez Noes: None Absent: None NOTE: Council Member Bregman recused himself from the vote on this item. Following the vote on this item, Council Member Bregman returned to the dais.
  37. C.12 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Robertson-Bryan Inc., of Elk Grove, for Aeration Diffuser System Closeout and UV Disinfection System Alternatives Analysis Services ($59,862) PW 26-400
  38. C.13 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancement Project; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Award the Contract to the Lowest Responsive Bidder and Execute Change Orders ($158,000) (PW) 26-418
  39. 28 Accepted the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.
  40. C.14 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2026-2028 On-Call Well and Pump Repair Project and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Award Contract to Lowest Responsive Bidder and Execute Change Orders ($1,000,000), and Appropriating Funds ($1,000,000) (PW) 26-420
  41. C.15 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Additional Change Orders to Well No. 8 Abandonment with Eaton Drilling Company ($320,000), Extending the Contract Term (June 30, 2027), and Appropriate Funds ($320,000) (PW) 26-432
  42. 30 This item was pulled by Council Member Bregman. In response to Council Member Bregman, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Christina Jaromay provided additional information. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-190 approving the contract with Lodi Unified School District to provide Community-Based Organization (CBO) after-school staff support for the Bridge Program at three locations during the 2026/2027 school year, in the amount of $557,000, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into future agreements for the 2026/2027 school year upon the request of Lodi Unified School District in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a total not to exceed $657,000.
  43. C.16 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 with Civil Hydro Tech for PCE/TCE Groundwater Monitoring, Sampling and Reporting Services and City-wide Plume Management Services ($122,160), and Appropriate Funds ($122,160) (PW) 26-433
  44. C.17 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Hutchins Street Square Pool Repair (PW) 26-436
  45. 32 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-191 approving the plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for DeBenedetti Park Improvements 2027.
  46. D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items
  47. 34 THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON-AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
  48. 34 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-192 approving the selection of Miranda Pelletier and Michelle Martinez as artists for the alley mural located at West Locust Street between North Church Street and North Pleasant Avenue, in the amount of $25,000.
  49. E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items
  50. F. Public Hearings - None
  51. 36 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-193 amending the Lodi Arts Commission bylaws regarding quorum requirements.
  52. G. Regular Calendar
  53. G.1 Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter Quarterly Operations, Construction, and Funding Update (CD) 26-410
  54. 38 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-194 authorizing the Lodi Police Department to participate in the Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) Program funded by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), approving the execution of the grant documents by the Chief of Police on behalf of the City of Lodi, and appropriating funds in the amount of $72,080.
  55. G.2 Unpermitted Food Vendor Task Force Update (CD) 26-430
  56. G.3 Appoint a Voting Delegate and an Alternate Voting Delegate to Represent the City of Lodi at the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo (CM) 26-443
  57. 40 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Craig-Hensley. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Police Chief Ricardo Garcia provided additional information. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-195 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consent to Assignment of Agreement for Professional Services with KAM Software Technologies, Inc., a California Corporation doing business as Crossroads Software, Inc.
  58. H. Ordinances - None
  59. I. Adjournment
  60. 42 This item was pulled by Council Member Bregman. In response to Council Member Bregman, Police Chief Ricardo Garcia provided additional information. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-196 ratifying the authorization of the Lodi Police Department to participate in tobacco enforcement activities and enter into a contract with the County of San Joaquin Public Health Services, approving the execution of the contract and the first amendment by the Chief of Police on behalf of the City of Lodi, and appropriating funds in the amount of $95,940.
  61. 43 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, located at 221 W. Pine Street, Lodi, and are available for public inspection. Agendas and staff reports are also posted on the City’s website at www.lodi.gov. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible and at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Language interpreter requests must be received at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to help ensure availability. Contact Olivia Nashed at (209) 333-6702. Solicitudes de interpretación de idiomas deben ser recibidas por lo menos con 72 horas de anticipación a la reunión para ayudar a asegurar la disponibilidad. Llame a Olivia Nashed (209) 333-6702. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meetings of the Lodi City Council are telecast on SJTV, Channel 26. The City of Lodi provides live and archived webcasts of regular City Council meetings. The webcasts can be found on the City's website at www.lodi.gov by clicking the meeting webcasts link. Members of the public may view and listen to the open session of this meeting at www.youtube.com/@cityoflodi_publicmeetings. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  62. 44 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-197 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Quest Media & Supplies, Inc., of Roseville, for jail intercom and door control system replacement to increase change order authority by $10,000 for a combined amount not to exceed change order amount of $20,000.
  63. 46 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-198 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Robertson-Bryan, Inc., of Elk Grove, for aeration diffuser system closeout and UV disinfection system alternatives analysis services, in the amount of $59,862.
  64. 48 Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancement Project; adopted Resolution No. 2026-199 authorizing the City Manager to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder and execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $158,000.
  65. 50 John Slaughterback, a member of the public, requested that this item be pulled. In response to Mr. Slaughterback and Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Sean Nathan provided additional information. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Approved the specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for the 2026-2028 On-Call Well and Pump Repair Project and adopted Resolution No. 2026-200 authorizing the City Manager to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder and execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, and appropriating funds in the amount of $1,000,000.
  66. 52 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-201 authorizing the City Manager to execute additional change orders to the Well No. 8 Abandonment with Eaton Drilling Company, in the amount of $320,000, extending the contract term to June 30, 2027, and appropriating funds in the amount of $320,000.
  67. 54 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-202 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Civil Hydro Tech for PCE/TCE groundwater monitoring, sampling and reporting services and City-wide plume management services, in the amount of $122,160, and appropriating funds in the amount of $122,160.
  68. 56 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Bregman. In response to Council Member Bregman, Interim Public Works Director Sean Nathan provided additional information. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Accepted the improvements under the contract for the Hutchins Street Square Pool Repair.
  69. 58 Maria Rufino, a member of the public, spoke through a translator regarding trash on the streets. John Slaughterback, a member of the public, spoke regarding traffic problems. At Mayor Yepez's request, Police Chief Ricardo Garcia provided information in response to the public comments.
  70. 60 Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding the Joint Fire Authority unveiling and sex trafficking issues. Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi spoke regarding the NCPA conference in Lake Tahoe, the Finance Committee update, the CENCAL meeting, and the cleanup of the homeless encampment. Council Member Bregman spoke regarding the CalPERS stabilization presentation.
  71. 64 Deputy Community Development Director Cynthia Marsh and Lodi Access Center Director Johnny Coughran provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter quarterly operations, construction, and funding update. Specific topics of discussion included purpose of presentation, Access Center construction budget/schedule update, budget status overview, Year One contract budget breakdown, First Quarter of Year Two contract budget breakdown, success statistics, 15-month update, Tree to Success, and January 2026 demographics. Council discussion included funding from the County, funding for behavioral services, General Fund funding for departmental expenses related to homelessness, and 24/7 operation. San Joaquin Health Centers Director Ahad Yousuf provided clarification on funding. Council requested a report from staff regarding data. Public comment was received from Scott Hamilton, a member of the public; Maria Rufino, a member of the public; and Lisa Meyers Hill, Chair of the Lodi Committee on Homelessness. Council concurred that Council Member Craig-Hensley and Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi will meet with San Joaquin County. No Council action was required on this item.
  72. 66 Senior Community Improvement Officer Jonique Andrews provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Unpermitted Food Vendor Task Force update. Specific topics of discussion included unpermitted food vending response, interdepartmental Task Force, coordinated City approach, vendor education and outreach, education campaign, and next steps. Alvin Costa, a member of the public, and JP Doucette, President of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, provided public comment. City Manager Reddig provided a response to the public comment. No Council action was required on this item.
  73. 68 Interim City Clerk Solorzano provided a brief presentation regarding the need to appoint a voting delegate and an alternate voting delegate to represent the City of Lodi at the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo. JP Doucette, President of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, provided public comment.
  74. 69 Mayor Yepez made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to appoint Mayor Yepez as the voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tempore as the alternate voting delegate to represent the City of Lodi at the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo. 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
  75. 72 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:32 p.m. ATTEST: Elizabeth Haglund Interim City Clerk

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