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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: Interim City Manager Lindsay, Assistant City Attorney Krattiger, 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 disclosed that there was no reportable action.
  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: Interim City Manager Lindsay, 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 Health and Safety Specialist Natalie Sanchez 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. Council Member Craig-Hensley noted a correction to the attendance on the minutes. 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. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Tree Lodi President Steve Dutra provided information regarding the process for the placement of shade trees through the program. 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. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Public Works Director Charlie Swimley provided information regarding the funds requested on the Citywide Bike Path and Pedestrian Enhancement Project. 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. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Mayor Bregman and City Attorney Lucchesi provided information regarding the need to provide information to the public in the interest of transparency. 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. Council Member Hothi spoke regarding the need for the Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee members to have a financial background and requested that an item discussing that need be brought back on a future agenda. He further thank Gary Woehl for his service on the committee, noting Mr. Woehl has completed the maximum number of terms on the committee.
  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 heard following adoption of the Consent Calendar. Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, to amend the agenda to move Item G.4 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, a member of the public, spoke through a translator regarding the removal of testicles of animals in churches, the antichrist movement within Lodi, the excessive use of Police force against her and her son, the Police taking her to a mental institute, and the influx of homeless to Lodi. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, City Attorney Lucchesi and City Clerk Nashed provided information regarding filing a report of Police misconduct. Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez provided the information to Ms. Rufino in Spanish. Bailey Caswell, a member of the Lodi Arts Foundation, spoke regarding the upcoming Lodi Art Hop.
  80. 64 Council Member Hothi spoke regarding Public Works' demonstration of the new remote control mower. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding the community kickoff and the stakeholder meetings for Economic Development, requested that Economic Development Director Luis Aguilar provide the feedback from the meetings to Council. Council Member Hothi spoke regarding his interest in attending the Economic Development meetings and the need to coordinate attendance among Council Members.
  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 (CDBG). Specific topics of discussion included CDBG purpose, 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan, 2025 Annual Action Plan (AAP), AAP process, 2025 CDBG budget, 2025 requests for funding, 2025 funding recommendations, and recommended action. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Neighborhood Services Manager Rhyne confirmed that she will share application information with the City Clerk for nonprofit organizations which did not receive funding, in order that those nonprofits could possibly be considered for Council nonprofit grants and additionally provided information regarding assistance given to those unfunded nonprofits to better prepare them for future applications. In response to Council Member Hothi, Neighborhood Services Manager Rhyne and Executive Director of the Housing Authority of San Joaquin County Peter Ragsdale provided information regarding the Salas Park senior and veteran housing project. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, Neighborhood Services Manager Rhyne provided information regarding San Joaquin Fair Housing and the award being based on application scoring. Mayor Bregman opened the public hearing for public comment at 9:11 p.m. Timothy Stewart, speaking on behalf of Love Lodi, expressed interest in the Council nonprofit grants and provided information regarding upcoming Love Lodi events. There being no further public comments, Mayor Bregman closed the public hearing at 9: 13 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 Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, and Mayor Bregman 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 background, map of zones, 2025/26 budget, and comparison of annual assessments by zone. In response to Council Member Hothi, Associate Civil Engineer Bernardino clarified these funds are not used for the Reynolds Ranch area. 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. Captain Eric Versteeg provided a presentation regarding the Annual Review and Report of the Military Equipment Use Policy. Specific topics of discussion included background, drones, throwbots, remote control robot, ballistic armored tactical vehicle, watch commander vehicle, mobile operations center, 64 AR-15 rifles, 19 N4 rifles, gas munitions, flash bangs, mobile launchers, and bean bag shotguns. 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 McEachron, of Outreach Ministries International, provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Temporary Access Center and Emergency Shelter Quarterly Update. Specific topics of discussion included purpose of presentation, Access Center timeline updates, status pictures, statistics, budget status overview, comments by Outreach Ministries International, length of stay, statistics highlights, follow up percentages, Tree to Success, success story, and Advisory Committee. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Neighborhood Services Manager Rhyne provided information regarding the estimated annual operating costs, based on current expenditures. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Mr. McEachron clarified information regarding the length of stay data and stated he could provide data regarding veteran demographics. In response to Council Member Hothi, Mr. McEachron provided information regarding Advisory Committee membership. In response to Council Member Hothi, Neighborhood Services Manager Rhyne provided information regarding Proposition 1 funding. Mayor Bregman spoke regarding the length of stay statistics and requested feedback from the Advisory Committee. No Council action was required on this item.
  88. 79 Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne, San Joaquin County Director of Health Care Services Genevieve Valentine, and Community Development Director John Della Monica 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 purpose of presentation, San Joaquin County and SJ Health Partnership, clinical services, social services, anticipated County bed count, Main Street Transitional Housing, Access Center floor plan with San Joaquin County and SJ Health space plan, background, RFP scope changes, collaboration on RFP development, RFP distribution, evaluation committee, interviews, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, and staff recommendation. Council Member Craig-Hensley thanked San Joaquin County Supervisor Steven Ding and Director Valentine for their efforts related to the Access Center. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Director Valentine provided information regarding capital expenditures by the County and future operating costs of the clinic. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Director Valentine and Interim Director of SJ Health Stacy Ferreira provided information regarding hours of operation for the clinic. Mayor Bregman thanked the County for the partnership. Major Mark Thielenhaus, of the Salvation Army, spoke regarding the Salvation Army's support of repealing the RFP and the development of a new RFP, due to the changes in scope; the additional services being offered through the partnership with the County, and the need for long-term financial sustainability. He further noted that he and his wife are being transferred on June 30 and that their replacements, Majors Rich and Phyllis Pease will be arriving that same day. Mayor Bregman thanked Major Thielenhaus and the Salvation Army for their support and patience during the project.
  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 Council Member Hothi recused himself from this item and left the meeting at 10:19 p.m. City Attorney Lucchesi stated that Council Member Hothi is a Downtown business owner. Economic Development Director Luis Aguilar provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding funding for the establishment of a Property-Based Business Improvement District (PBID) in Downtown Lodi. Specific topics of discussion included background, PBID information, Lodi Chamber of Commerce request, City funding, public benefit, and staff recommendation. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Economic Development Director Aguilar provided information regarding the City's partnership in the PBID due to City-owned properties. In response to Mayor Bregman, Economic Development Director Aguilar provided information regarding funding. Bailey Caswell stated she was speaking on behalf of the Lodi Downtown Business Alliance (DBA) as the President David Claxton was unable to attend and read a letter from the DBA in support of the PBID. Further, speaking on her own behalf, Ms. Caswell voiced her support of the PBID. JP Doucette, President of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the broad-based community effort in bringing forth the PBID, the Chamber working on behalf of the businesses, and the Chamber not receiving a direct benefit from the proposed funding. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke in favor of eliminating the reimbursement of the funds. In response to Mayor Bregman, City Attorney Lucchesi provided information regarding the proposed amendment to the draft resolution. In response to City Attorney Lucchesi's information, Council Member Craig-Hensley stated she would be in favor of periodic reporting regarding the use of City funding.
  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, without the provision for reimbursement of the funds but including provisions for reporting on the usage of the funds. 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 Nakanishi NOTE: Council Member Hothi recused himself from the vote.
  92. 85 Per the Council vote, this item was heard following the Consent Calendar. Public Works Director Charlie Swimley and Traffic Sergeant Dan Bristow provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding an update on Turner Road traffic measures. Specific topics of discussion included overview, background, traffic studies, recent safety improvements, March 31 neighborhood meeting, enhanced traffic enforcement, Turner Road Traffic Safety Study, recommended next steps, and Laurel Avenue. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Public Works Director Swimley clarified the rankings on the Intersection Study List (ISL). In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Sergeant Bristow provided information regarding traffic problem areas where patrol efforts are enhanced. Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez requested a copy of the data dictionary/analysis methodology. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Yepez, Sergeant Bristow provided information on collisions analytics. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Public Works Director Swimley provided information regarding funding availability for various traffic control measures. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Senior Traffic Engineer Dorothy Kam provided information regarding signage in compliance with Assembly Bill 413 (daylighting) regulations. Donna Phillips, a resident of Laurel Avenue, spoke regarding the increase in the number of cars on Laurel Avenue, cars parked in the no-parking areas on Turner Road, and the need for permit parking on a portion of Lauren Avenue. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley, Public Works Director Swimley provided information regarding the process for residential permit parking. Timothy Stewart, pastor of Vintage Church, offered the use of the church for a neighborhood meeting in July, thanked Council and staff for the recent neighborhood meeting, spoke regarding the three vehicles which have crashed into the church property, and urged Council to support the Traffic Safety Study. Marvin Bryant, of Vintage Church, spoke regarding the five times in the last three years that cars have landed on the church lawn area. He questioned whether traffic data included incidents when cars did not collide with another vehicle or building. Public Works Director Swimley provided information in response to Mr. Bryant. Tara Stewart, of Vintage Church, spoke regarding the senior residents of River Fountains who cross four lanes of traffic in an unprotected crosswalk in order to attend Vintage Church, one of whom was nearly hit recently, her own experience of nearly being hit in the crosswalk, and the need for flashing beacons at the crosswalks near the church. Leo Stream, a resident of Turner Road, spoke regarding the need for a timeline on the project. In response to Council Member Craig-Hensley and Mr. Stream, Public Works Director Swimley spoke regarding the information staff would be prepared to present at the July neighborhood meeting. Council Member Craig-Hensley spoke regarding the need for residents to attend the July neighborhood meeting and for staff to have information and funding options available at the meeting, thanked Pastor Stewart for offering the church for the meeting, and voiced her agreement with the need for flashing lights at the crosswalk. In response to Mayor Bregman, Public Works Director Swimley stated once staff knows which option is the priority on Turner Road, they will return to Council with a funding request. 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

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