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August 19, 2026 ·7:00 PM Final

Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi

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Agenda — 76 items

  1. 1 Additional Locations: Isla Paraíso S'Arenal Castell, 10, Via de Ronda - 07740 Es Mercadal, Illes Balears, España and 1679 N Bayview Rd, Waldport, OR 97394
  2. C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call
  3. C-2 Announcement of Closed Session
  4. 3 The City Council Closed Session meeting of August 19, 2026, was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi at 6:05 p.m. Present: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi Absent: Mayor Yepez Also Present: City Manager Reddig, Interim City Attorney Luebberke, and Interim City Clerk Solorzano NOTE: Council Member Bregman participated in the meeting via teleconference.
  5. 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.
  6. b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(1): Scott R. Carney v. City of Lodi, San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UWM-2026-0003828.
  7. c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(1): Scott R. Carney v. City of Lodi, San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UOE-2026-0044713.
  8. d) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: One Appointed Position. Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b). Initial Review of Interim City Attorney.
  9. e) PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b). Title: Interim City Clerk Recruitment.
  10. C-3 Adjournment to Closed Session
  11. 10 6:55 p.m. Invocation/Call to Civic Responsibility.
  12. A. Call to Order / Roll Call
  13. 11 At 6:07 p.m., Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
  14. 12 NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL COMMENCE NO SOONER THAN 7:00 P.M.
  15. C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
  16. B. Presentations
  17. 13 At 7:16 p.m., Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi reconvened the City Council meeting, and Interim City Attorney Luebberke disclosed that there was no reportable action.
  18. B.1 Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Day of September 1, 2026, as Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day (CD) 26-385
  19. C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)
  20. 15 The Regular City Council meeting of August 19, 2026, was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi at 7:16 p.m. Present: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Reddig, Interim City Attorney Luebberke, and Interim City Clerk Solorzano NOTE: Mayor Yepez participated in the meeting via teleconference. NOTE: Council Member Bregman participated in the meeting via teleconference. NOTE: Mayor Yepez left the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
  21. C.1 Receive and File the Treasurer’s Report and Register of Claims for the Month of April 2026 (IS-FIN) 26-380
  22. C.2 Receive and File the Treasurer’s Report and Register of Claims for the Month of May 2026 (IS-FIN) 26-382
  23. C.3 Adopt a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 and 2026/27 Appropriations Spending Limit (IS-FIN) 26-387
  24. 18 Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi presented a proclamation to Interim Community Development Director Cynthia Marsh and Chief Building Official Derek Poe proclaiming September 1, 2026, as Building and Code Staff Appreciation in the City of Lodi.
  25. C.5 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with ePlus Technology, Inc., of Herndon, VA for the Purchase of the Armis Essentials Asset Vulnerability Management Cybersecurity Platform ($75,748) (IS-IT) 26-365
  26. C.4 Adopt a Resolution Approving City of Lodi Pay Schedule Dated August 19, 2026 (IS-HR) 26-366
  27. 20 Council Member Nakanishi 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 Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Yepez Noes: None Absent: None ROLL CALL VOTE The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
  28. C.6 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Mosaic Partners LLC to Perform Recruitment Services for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $103,000 (IS-HR) 26-375
  29. C.7 Accept Quarterly Report of Purchases between $30,000 and $60,000 through June 30, 2026 (IS-FIN) 26-381
  30. 22 Claims were approved in the amount of $25,280,648.
  31. C.8 Adopt a Resolution of the Lodi City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Cash Donation from the Lodi Police PARTNERS' Foundation for the Purchase of a Chevrolet Colorado Pickup and Appropriating Funds in the Amount of $37,015.26 (PD) 26-374
  32. C.9 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Stormwater Trash Collection Project - Phase 5 (2025) (PW) 26-314
  33. 24 Claims were approved in the amount of $19,187,660.
  34. C.10 Accept Improvements Under Contract for 2025 Hale Park Court Improvements (PW) 26-318
  35. C.11 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Additional Change Orders to 2025-2027 Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Program ($400,000), and Appropriate Funds ($180,000) (PW) 26-009
  36. 26 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-172 amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 and 2026/27 Appropriations Spending Limit.
  37. C.12 Set a Public Hearing for September 2, 2026 to Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (CD) 26-342
  38. C.13 Accept Improvements Under Contract for the Parking Structure Stair Re-sealing Project and Adopt a Resolution Updating the Contract Award Amount from $76,980 to $79,680 (PW) 26-386
  39. 28 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-174 approving the City of Lodi Pay Schedule dated August 19, 2026.
  40. C.14 Approve $20,000 Non-Profit Fund Allocation to the Downtown Lodi Business Alliance for the 2026 Downtown Lodi Holiday Program (CLK) 26-407
  41. D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items
  42. 30 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-173 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with ePlus Technology, Inc., of Herndon, Virginia, for the purchase of the Armis Essentials Asset Vulnerability Management Cybersecurity Platform, in the amount of $75,748.
  43. 31 THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON-AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
  44. E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items
  45. 32 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-175 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Mosaic Partners, LLC, to perform recruitment services for a total agreement amount not to exceed $103,000.
  46. F. Public Hearings - None
  47. G. Regular Calendar
  48. 34 Accepted the Quarterly Report of Purchases between $30,000 and $60,000 through June 30, 2026.
  49. G.1 Adopt a Resolution of the Lodi City Council Appointing Taryn Jones to the Position of City Attorney and Approving the Related Employment Agreement Effective September 21, 2026 (IS-HR) 26-391
  50. G.2 Adopt a Resolution Rejecting Protest and Awarding Contract for 2026-2028 Tree Maintenance Project to Elite Maintenance & Tree Service, of Ceres ($616,700), and Execute Change Orders ($100,000) (PW) 26-328
  51. 36 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-176 authorizing the City Manager to accept a cash donation from the Lodi Police PARTNERS' Foundation for the purchase of a Chevrolet Colorado pickup and appropriating funds in the amount of $37,015.26.
  52. G.3 Adopt a Resolution Repealing and Replacing the Finance Committee Resolution to Update Committee Membership, Objectives, and Appointment Guidelines (IS-FIN) 26-401
  53. G.4 Approve Plans and Specifications, Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Lodi Parking Structure Vehicle Security Upgrades and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Award Contract to Lowest Responsive Bidder and Execute Change Orders ($250,000 Combined) (PW) 26-304
  54. 38 Accepted the improvements under the contract for the Stormwater Trash Collection Project - Phase 5 (2025).
  55. H. Ordinances
  56. H.1 Waive the Second Reading And Adopt Ordinance No. ___ Amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.13 Of The Municipal Code To Transfer the Oversight, Direction, And Control, Of the City Clerk From the City Council To The City Manager (IS-HR) 26-370
  57. 40 Accepted the improvements under the contract for the 2025 Hale Park Court Improvements.
  58. I. Adjournment
  59. 42 Levine Act Disclosure
  60. 42 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-177 authorizing the City Manager to execute additional change orders to the 2025-2027 Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Program, in the amount of $400,000, and appropriating funds in the amount of $180,000.
  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 Set a public hearing for September 2, 2026, to consider adopting a resolution approving the 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
  63. 46 Accepted the improvements under the contract for the Parking Structure Stair Re-sealing Project and adopted Resolution No. 2026-178 updating the contract award amount from $76,980 to $79,680.
  64. 48 Approved $20,000 Non-Profit Fund allocation to the Downtown Lodi Business Alliance for the 2026 Downtown Lodi Holiday Program.
  65. 50 Maria Rufino, a member of the public, spoke regarding the homeless and the parks. John Slaughterback, a member of the public, welcomed City Manager Reddog, thanked Mayor Yepez for meeting with him, and thanked Council Member Craig-Hensley for attending National Night Out.
  66. 52 Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding the groundbreaking for the Police Department Training Facility, a recent meeting with the Lodi Improvement Committee, attendance at the Lodi Planning Commission meeting, and attendance at the Women's Club Laura DeForce Gordon Day.
  67. 56 Human Resources Manager James Peavey provided a presentation regarding the appointment of Taryn Jones to the position of City Attorney. Specific topics of discussion included background, provisions of Employment Agreement, effective date, salary, funding, and staff recommendation. At Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi's invitation Taryn Jones introduced herself and expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to work for the City of Lodi. Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi welcomed Ms. Jones. Council Member Craig-Hensley welcomed Ms. Jones, noting that she lives in the City of Lodi.
  68. 57 Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-179 appointing Taryn Jones to the position of City Attorney and approving the related Employment Agreement effective September 21, 2026. 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 ROLL CALL VOTE The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
  69. 59 Interim Public Works Director Sean Nathan noted that he had the PowerPoint presentation from the August 5, 2026 Council meeting available and provided additional information regarding potential procurement methods. Council Member Bregman spoke regarding his recent positive experience with West Coast Arborists but stated due to the City's budget deficit, he felt it was necessary to go with the low bidder. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding Electric Utility's contract with West Coast Arborists. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding her desire to not undermine staff's determination in the selection process and voiced her support for the item. Mayor Yepez spoke regarding the importance of this item and stated that he will vote to rebid the contract. Council Member Nakanishi voiced his support for the item. Ben Canterbury, representing Elite Maintenance & Tree Service (EMTS), spoke regarding the ability of EMTS to provide the service expected by the City. Ian Ashby, Regional Arborist for Elite Maintenance & Tree Service, shared his credentials as an arborist and shared a letter from the Chief Executive Officer of Tree Fresno in support of EMTS. Jose Flores, Regional Manager of Elite Maintenance & Tree Service, requested that Council support the recommendation of City staff and award the contract to EMTS and spoke regarding work performed for other jurisdictions. Tim Patterson, Area Manager of West Coast Arborists (WCA), spoke regarding WCA's twenty-year history with the City of Lodi, concerns over the gap in bids, information not provided in the bid, and the right of Council to set aside bids. Kenji Ota, of West Coast Arborists, spoke regarding WCA's involvement in the Lodi community, the WCA employees who live in Lodi, and the benefit of keeping the contract dollars local. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding the price differential between the two bids.
  70. 60 Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-180 rejecting the protest and awarding the contract for the 2026-2028 Tree Maintenance Project to Elite Maintenance & Tree Service, of Ceres, in the amount of $616,700, and authorizing the execution of change orders in an amount not to exceed $100,000. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, and Council Member Nakanishi Noes: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi and Mayor Yepez Absent: None ROLL CALL VOTE The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
  71. 62 Director of Administrative Services Jamie Bandy provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding repealing and replacing the Finance Committee resolution to update Committee membership, objectives, and appointment guidelines. Specific topics of discussion included background, proposed membership expansion, proposed membership, Committee scope, and staff recommendation. Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi stated that he serves on the Finance Committee and supports the recommendation. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke in favor of amending the language relative to qualifications state, "residents or individuals who work or have a business interest in Lodi." Scott Hamilton, a member of the public, spoke in favor of the proposed change and suggested having advisors to analyze the budget document each year for the Committee and financial literacy training for members. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi provided information regarding the frequency of the meetings and the presence of staff members. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Director of Administrative Services Bandy provided information regarding required fiscal accountability training. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding Mr. Hamilton's suggestions.
  72. 63 Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-181 repealing and replacing the Finance Committee resolution to update Committee membership, objectives, and appointment guidelines. 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 ROLL CALL VOTE The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes). NOTE: Mayor Yepez left the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
  73. 65 Interim Public Works Director Sean Nathan provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Lodi Parking Structure Vehicle Security Upgrades project. Specific topics of discussion included background, swing gate on the Pine Street entrance, roll-up vehicle gate on the Elm Street entrance, and opening of third floor following completion of security upgrades. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding the Pine Street entrance and potential traffic issues. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, Interim Public Works Director Nathan provided information regarding the security protocol for incidents at the Parking Structure and the contract for security services.
  74. 66 Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to approve the plans and specifications, authorize advertisement for bids for the Lodi Parking Structure Vehicle Security Upgrades and adopt Resolution No. 2026-182 authorizing the City Manager to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder and execute change orders in a combined amount not to exceed $250,000. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi Noes: None Absent: Mayor Yepez ROLL CALL VOTE The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
  75. 69 Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, (following reading of the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print Ordinance No. 2049 amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.13 to transfer the oversight, direction, and control of the City Clerk from the City Council to the City Manager, which was introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held August 5, 2026. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi Noes: None Absent: Mayor Yepez ROLL CALL VOTE The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
  76. 71 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ATTEST: Walfred Solorzano Interim City Clerk

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