Lodi public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for December 27, 2023. No items were discussed or decided.

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The December 27, 2023 regular meeting of the Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

This agenda announces the cancellation of the Lodi City Council shirtsleeve session scheduled for December 26, 2023. No business will be conducted at that meeting. The notice was posted in accordance with California Government Code requirements.

• Cancellation of the December 26, 2023 shirtsleeve session

City Council

The Lodi City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, followed by public hearings and decisions on several contracts, a major park project, and zoning changes. Key items include a $3.4 million Lodi Lake improvement project, a rejected housing project rebid, and a public hearing on a hotel/residential project. The agenda also includes routine consent items like claims and reports.

• Consider $3.4M Lodi Lake Improvement Project, with $360K change orders
• Public hearing on growth allocations for Lakehouse Hotel/Residential at 2201 West Turner Road
• Public hearing to rezone 1.01 acres at 700 East Pine Street from Industrial to Mixed Use Corridor
• Reject bids and re-advertise Main Street Transitional and Supportive Housing Project (up to $900K)
• Approve $1.3M pavement resurfacing contract and $304K firewall purchase

City Council

The Lodi City Council's shirtsleeve session scheduled for December 19, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Lodi City Council, held primarily to enter closed session to discuss the recruitment of a City Manager, with the assistance of consultant Paul Kimura and Human Resources Manager Adele Post. The only substantive item is the closed session discussion; no other business is scheduled. The meeting will return to open session to disclose any actions taken.

• Closed session discussion on recruitment of City Manager (Government Code §54957)
• Consultant Paul Kimura and HR Manager Adele Post to participate in closed session

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Lodi City Council with a single substantive item: a closed session to evaluate the performance of the interim city manager. The council will also handle routine procedural items like call to order and adjournment. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation for the interim city manager (Gov. Code § 54957)

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three items: a use permit to legalize an existing single-family residence at 7 Chestnut Street, a use permit for an electronic sign at 600 South Ham Lane, and a recommendation to the City Council to amend several sections of the Development Code. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Use permit to legalize a 1,200 sq ft single-family residence at 7 Chestnut Street in the Mixed-Use Corridor zone
• Use permit for an electronic sign at 600 South Ham Lane
• Recommendation to City Council to amend Development Code sections on walls, fences, parking, and other zoning standards
• Approval of minutes from the November 8, 2023 meeting

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The December 13, 2023 regular meeting of the Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

City Council

The Lodi City Council's shirtsleeve session scheduled for December 12, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Lodi City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to enter closed session to evaluate the performance of three appointed positions: City Clerk, City Attorney, and Interim City Manager. No other substantive business is on the agenda; the meeting is procedural and will return to open session only to disclose any actions taken.

• Closed session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation for City Clerk, City Attorney, and Interim City Manager
• Public comments accepted via email, mail, or hand delivery up to two hours before the meeting

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a closed session to evaluate the Library Director's annual performance, then reconvene in open session to report any action taken. The regular meeting includes approval of minutes, public comments, and reports from the director, trustees' investments, the library foundation, friends group, and staff on holiday closures and a bike repair stand.

• Closed session: annual performance review of Library Director
• Report on bike repair stand by Nick Dalebout
• Discussion of December and January holiday closures
• Request for approval of City of Lodi holiday closure dates
• Reports from Library Foundation and Friends of the Library

Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission

The Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission will discuss and plan several upcoming events, including the Sadie Hawkins Dance, Teen Game Night, and a potential Poetry Slam. They will also review the recent Pigskin Dance and community service projects. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Review details for Sadie Hawkins Dance on Feb 16, 2024, at Hutchins Street Square
• Discuss Teen Game Night on March 23, 2024, including game rentals and donation letters
• Consider hosting a Poetry Slam in April 2024, possibly with the Library
• Wrap up Pigskin Dance held Nov 18, 2023, with 418 couples attending
• Plan community service tasks including swim lessons, Love Lodi, and Yard Fairies

Committee on Homelessness

The committee will meet to receive updates from the LPD Liaison, City of Lodi representatives, and the Inner City Action Access Center. The agenda also includes discussions regarding SJCoC updates, Point in Time data, and outreach efforts.

• LPD Liaison Officer's Report
• City of Lodi Report
• Inner City Action Access Center update
• SJCoC Updates
• Point in Time Update

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission will meet to discuss the City Council's adopted Strategic Vision, progress on senior programs like the Red Alert and Walkability programs, updates on new commissioners, and the California Department of Aging's Master Plan for Aging. No action items are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and updates.

• Receive presentation on City Council's Strategic Vision adopted May 17, 2023
• Discuss progress on Red Alert Program, Walkability Program, 2-1-1 San Joaquin, and senior safety
• Discuss updates on filling two Senior Commission vacancies
• Discuss California Department of Aging's Master Plan for Aging
• Approve July 6, 2023 minutes

City Council

The Lodi City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 6, 2023, starting with a closed session to discuss property sales and personnel evaluations. In open session, the council will consider a consent calendar with routine items including claims, contracts, and resolutions, plus a public hearing on 2024 habitat fees and a request to temporarily extend downtown parking limits for the holidays.

• Receive register of claims totaling $6,454,348.10
• Approve $1.5M debt collection contract with Ray Klein, Inc.
• Approve $506,170 REAP 2.0 grant for housing
• Set public hearing for rezoning 700 East Pine Street to Mixed Use Corridor
• Consider 4-hour holiday parking in downtown Lodi

City Council

This is a special meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss threatened litigation regarding an Attorney General opinion on a quo warranto application against Councilmember Ramon Yepez. The council will also handle routine roll call, adjourn to closed session, and return to disclose any action taken. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session: threatened litigation re Attorney General Opinion on Quo Warranto Application No. 23-402 (People v. Ramon Yepez)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and prioritize funding for the 2024 Lodi Lake Improvements Project, which includes restroom and playground replacements, parking lot reconstruction, and a new restroom at Hughes Beach. The project is out to bid with an engineer's estimate of $3.76 million, but an additional $740,000 is needed. The Commission will review bid alternates and partially funded capital projects to recommend funding to the City Council.

• Discuss and prioritize funding for the 2024 Lodi Lake Improvements Project, estimated at $3.76M with a $740K deficit
• Project includes south side restroom and playground replacement, southeast parking lot reconstruction, Hughes Beach shade structure reconstruction, and new restroom at Hughes Beach parking area
• Bid opening scheduled for December 20, 2023
• Approve minutes from November 7, 2023 meeting

City Council

This agenda announces the cancellation of the Lodi City Council shirtsleeve session scheduled for December 5, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. No business items are listed because the meeting will not take place.

• Cancellation of the December 5, 2023 shirtsleeve session

City Council

The Lodi City Council's shirtsleeve session scheduled for November 28, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Notice of cancellation of the November 28, 2023 shirtsleeve session

Lodi Sister City Committee

The Lodi Sister City Committee will meet to approve minutes from August, receive a treasurer's report, and discuss unfinished business including the Lodi Lake Japanese Garden Project master plan. New business includes planning the annual Christmas dinner and crab feed, a Sister Cities International Day proclamation, a commemorative plaque for the Lodi-Kofu partnership, and setting 2024 goals.

• Lodi Lake Japanese Garden Project master plan update
• Annual Christmas Dinner – December 6, 2023
• Annual Crab Feed – February 24, 2024
• Sister Cities International Day Proclamation – October 14, 2023
• City of Lodi Oak Plaque commemorating Lodi-Kofu partnership

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for November 22, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The November 22, 2023 regular meeting of the Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The November 22, 2023 regular meeting of the Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

City Council

This agenda announces the cancellation of the Lodi City Council shirtsleeve session scheduled for November 21, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. No business items are listed for discussion or decision. The notice is purely procedural, with no substantive agenda items.

• Cancellation of the November 21, 2023 shirtsleeve session

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Lodi City Council with a single substantive item: a closed session to evaluate the performance of the Interim City Manager. The council will also take public comment before the closed session and may disclose any action taken upon returning to open session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other business items listed.

• Closed session: performance evaluation of Interim City Manager (Gov. Code §54957)
• Public comment accepted in person, by email, mail, or hand delivery until two hours before meeting
• Meeting held at Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, at 7:15 a.m.

City Council

The Lodi City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation, labor negotiations, and property sales. In open session, they will consider consent items including claims, donations, equipment purchases, and setting public hearings for water/wastewater rates and a hotel project. They will also vote on appointing a new police chief and discuss an economic development committee and downtown plan.

• Appoint Ricardo Garcia as Police Chief effective December 30, 2023
• Adopt Ordinance 2019 rezoning APN 062-41-35 to General Commercial
• Set public hearing for water/wastewater rate changes (Prop 218)
• Approve $5,442,810.05 in claims for Oct 13-26, 2023
• Authorize $450,000 for Hometown Microloan Program administration

Lodi Improvement Committee

The Lodi Improvement Committee will receive a presentation on Explore Lodi Free Walking Tours, an update on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, and updates on the committee's 2023 annual activities. The meeting is largely informational, with no votes scheduled on funding or policy items.

• Presentation on Explore Lodi Free Walking Tours
• CDBG program update: estimated $640,916 grant for 2023-2024, with prior funding recommendations including $180,000 for Hale Park, $100,000 for HACSJ Creekside, $40,000 for Boys and Girls Club patio
• Discussion of 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan timeline and Analysis of Impediments
• Updates on 2023 goals: unsheltered improvement, East Side improvement, community improvement, administration
• December meeting canceled; January meeting to include annual activities evaluation and chair/vice-chair nominations

City Council

The Lodi City Council's shirtsleeve session scheduled for November 14, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission

The Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission will discuss and finalize details for the upcoming Pigskin Dance, review plans for the Sadie Hawkins Dance, make decisions on Teen Game Night, and review a community service project offering free swim lessons. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Finalize Pigskin Dance (Nov 18, 2023, Hutchins Street Square, 8pm-12am, $60 base price, $5 off with 2 cans)
• Review Sadie Hawkins Dance (Feb 16, 2024, Kirst Hall, Hutchins St. Square, themes: black & white, pink/Barbie, Hollywood, neon)
• Teen Game Night (formerly Casino Night) on March 23, 2024, discuss date, time, games, donations
• Community service project: free swim lessons for 9 non-swimming youth, 'Students Teaching Students to Swim'

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a closed session to evaluate the Library Director's performance, then reconvene publicly. The board will also consider a new library card policy that would extend borrowing privileges to people living in or visiting the Lodi area. Other agenda items include routine reports from the director, investments, foundation, and Friends group.

• Closed session: performance evaluation of Library Director (Gov. Code §54957)
• Review and approve new Library Card Policy to include people living in or visiting the Lodi area
• Bike Repair Stand report by Nick Dalebout
• Library Director Report
• Private Sector (Trustees') Investments Report

Lodi Arts Commission

The Lodi Arts Commission will consider approving a subcommittee's recommendation for an art installation at State Route 99 and Turner Road, funded with up to $500,000 from the City Council. They will also approve traffic control box art submissions and discuss updates on murals, storm drain art, and fundraising with the Lodi Arts Foundation. A presentation on the City Council's strategic initiatives is scheduled.

• Approve recommendation for art installation at State Route 99 and Turner Road (up to $500,000)
• Approve traffic control box art project submissions ($400 per box from AiPP funds)
• Receive presentation on City Council strategic initiatives for commissions
• Discuss mural installation and maintenance program updates
• Discuss storm drain art pilot project and fundraising events

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three requests for use permits to authorize alcohol licenses at local businesses, including a Type-47 on-sale general eating place license at 1327 West Lockeford Street, a Type-21 off-sale general license at 601 East Kettleman Lane, and a Type-41 on-sale beer and wine license at 9 North School Street. The commission will also review minutes from the October 25, 2023 meeting and take public comments on non-agenda items. All three alcohol license items are quasi-judicial hearings requiring disclosure of ex parte communications.

• Use permit for Type-47 on-sale general eating place ABC license at 1327 West Lockeford Street (Applicant: Luckystar 2018, Inc.)
• Use permit for Type-21 off-sale general ABC license at 601 East Kettleman Lane (Applicant: GV Express Mart, Inc.)
• Use permit for Type-41 on-sale beer and wine ABC license at 9 North School Street (Applicant: Brian Shirk)
• All three items are CEQA-exempt under common sense or existing facilities exemptions

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The November 8, 2023 regular meeting of the Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Lodi Parks and Recreation Commission will receive a general department update and discuss operations. The agenda includes approval of the October 17, 2023 minutes and public comment. No action items are listed.

• Receive general department updates and discussion
• Approve October 17, 2023 minutes
• Public comment on non-agenda items

City Council

The Lodi City Council Shirtsleeve Session scheduled for November 7, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Measure L Citizen Oversight Committee

The Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee will consider adopting a resolution recommending the draft Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Measure L Annual Accountability Report for City Council approval. The committee will also receive a draft one-page flyer summarizing Measure L successes. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and is largely procedural, with the main substantive action being the report recommendation.

• Adopt resolution recommending FY 2022/2023 Measure L Annual Accountability Report for City Council approval
• Receive draft one-page flyer promoting Measure L successes in FY 2022/2023
• Approve minutes of September 11, 2023 committee meeting
• Report shows $9,317,661 in Measure L revenues for FY 2022/2023
• Expenditures: Police $4,252,604, Fire $3,711,788, Library $296,589, Parks $1,045,250

Committee on Homelessness

The committee is reviewing the outline and methodology for the upcoming Point in Time (PIT) unsheltered count. Discussions include volunteer recruitment, deployment plans, and identifying geographic areas for the count.

• Identification of locations for unsheltered count including bridges, abandoned buildings, and campsites
• Development of a volunteer recruitment and deployment plan
• Designation of staging areas at First Baptist Church and Gravity Church
• Provision of bags and hand sanitizers as incentives for participants
• Assignment of team leaders for the count process

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission's regular meeting scheduled for November 2, 2023, at 8:00 AM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice for November 2, 2023

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission regular meeting scheduled for November 2, 2023, at 8:00 AM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting. The agenda consists solely of a notice of cancellation and standard administrative information.

• Regular meeting of November 2, 2023, cancelled

City Council

The Lodi City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes purchasing 12 buses for up to $3 million, approving $5.7 million in claims, and several other contracts. They will also hold public hearings on a zoning change at 141 East Harney Lane and revised planning fees. Two other rezoning hearings were pulled from the agenda and will be re-noticed in early 2024.

• Purchase of 12 gasoline low-floor cutaway buses from Creative Bus Sales, not-to-exceed $3,000,000
• Register of Claims for Sept 29-Oct 12 totaling $5,739,024.18
• Public hearing to rezone 0.76 acres at 141 East Harney Lane from Industrial to General Commercial
• Public hearing to approve revised planning division fees for FY 2023-24 with annual CPI increases
• Contract awards: pavement crack seal ($79,445.44), biosolids polymer ($700,000), electric rate consulting ($100,000), HVAC services ($320,000)

City Council

The Lodi City Council shirtsleeve session scheduled for October 31, 2023, has been cancelled. There will be no meeting held at the Carnegie Forum.

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items, including rezoning parcels for high-density residential, commercial, and mixed-use development, plus a use permit for a beer and wine license. The commission will also discuss a strategic vision update and appoint a vice-chair.

• Rezone 0.17 acres at SW corner of S. Lower Sacramento Rd & W. Century Blvd from medium to high density residential (APN 058-030-38)
• Rezone 1.5 acres at 2057 S. Lower Sacramento Rd from medium to high density residential (PL2023-019/020)
• Rezone 0.76 acres at 141 E. Harney Ln from industrial to general commercial and approve Type-20 off-sale beer/wine license (PL2023-024/025/027)
• Rezone 1.01 acres at 700 E. Pine St from industrial to mixed-use corridor for a medical clinic (PL2023-033/034)
• Strategic Vision Update and Vice-Chair appointment

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The October 25, 2023 regular meeting of the Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The Lodi City Council's shirtsleeve session scheduled for October 24, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

City Council

The Lodi City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session first, followed by public session. The agenda includes a consent calendar with numerous routine items, including contracts, grants, and resolutions, as well as several public hearings set for November 1. The most consequential item is a proposed $2.8 million purchase of land on Harney Lane for a future interchange with Highway 99.

• Purchase of APN 058-650-150 on Harney Lane from Diede Farms LLC for $2.8 million for future Highway 99 interchange
• Contract award for aeration diffuser replacements at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility to WM Lyles Co. for $2,441,500
• Approve plans and advertise bids for 2023 Playground Replacement Project ($1,560,000)
• Approve $19,298,251.05 in claims for August 18-September 28, 2023
• Set public hearings for November 1 on zoning changes at 141 East Harney Lane and 2057 South Lower Sacramento Road

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Lodi Parks & Recreation Commission will receive a presentation on the City Council's adopted Strategic Vision, which outlines eight priorities to guide resource allocation and policy. The commission will also discuss how its work aligns with the council's goals.

• Receive presentation on City Council's eight strategic priorities adopted May 17, 2023
• Discussion on aligning commission efforts with the Strategic Vision
• Approve minutes from August 15, 2023 special meeting

City Council

This agenda announces the cancellation of the Lodi City Council shirtsleeve session scheduled for October 17, 2023. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Cancellation of the October 17, 2023 shirtsleeve session

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee regular meeting scheduled for October 11, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for October 11, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Lodi City Council will receive a presentation from proponents of restoring the Historic Firehouse and City Hall on North Main Street. The presentation will outline plans for long-term leases, tenant improvements, and city support for the project, which has been vacant for decades. No action is expected; this is an information item.

• Presentation on restoring Historic Firehouse and City Hall (North Main Street)
• Proposed long-term leases for Lodi Historical Society and Firefighters' Union
• Discussion of permits, property lease alternatives, and city support
• Proposed floor plans and site renderings for the restored building

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees will not hold its regular meeting on October 9, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The agenda is a notice of cancellation, so no business will be conducted.

• Regular meeting cancelled for October 9, 2023

Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission

The Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission will discuss and review outstanding items for the 2023 Pigskin Dance, details for the upcoming Sadie Hawkins Dance, and a community service project teaching non-swimming youth to swim. No action items are listed; all items are for discussion.

• Review outstanding items for 2023 Pigskin Dance (Nov 18, 2023, Hutchins Street Square, bids on sale Oct 30)
• Review details of Sadie Hawkins Dance (Feb 16, 2024, Kirst Hall, Hutchins St. Square)
• Community service project: free swim lessons for 9 non-swimming youth
• Approve September 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for October 5, 2023, at 8:00 AM. The notice states there will be no meeting on that date. No specific business items, decisions, or discussions are listed because the meeting was cancelled.

• Cancellation of the regular meeting scheduled for October 5, 2023

City Council

The Lodi City Council regular meeting scheduled for October 4, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting of October 4, 2023 cancelled

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Lodi Parks & Recreation Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for October 3, 2023. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled; no items discussed or decided

City Council

The Lodi City Council will hear a presentation on two nonprofit lenders—California Capital and Main Street Launch—that responded to a request for proposals to administer the city's proposed Hometown Microloan Program. The program would provide loans of $5,000 to $50,000 to small businesses and startups that lack access to traditional capital. Council members are asked to give staff direction on the preferred lending approach and cost, using a $450,000 allocation from the general fund.

• Council to select between California Capital (rated 87.5) and Main Street Launch (rated 76.83) as microloan administrator
• Program funded with $450,000 from general fund account 36510102-75028
• Loans range from $5,000 to $50,000 with no borrower fees and interest rates below prime
• Target borrowers include minorities, women, veterans, disabled, and lower-income startups
• Staff recommends excluding real estate purchases and lines of credit from eligible loan uses

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Lodi City Council, held at 7:00 a.m., with the sole purpose of convening a closed session to discuss personnel matters. The council will evaluate the performance of the City Manager and the Interim City Attorney, and will also discuss recruitment for the City Attorney position. No other business is on the agenda, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after returning to open session to disclose any actions taken.

• Closed session: performance evaluation of City Manager
• Closed session: performance evaluation and compensation of Interim City Attorney
• Closed session: recruitment of City Attorney, with Human Resources Manager Adele Post

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee's regular meeting scheduled for September 27, 2023, is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with a cancelled public hearing for a use permit and general plan amendment at 141 East Harney Lane. The main business is a strategic vision update and a reorganization vote for Vice-Chair.

• CANCELLED: Public hearing for a resolution recommending City Council approval of a General Plan Map amendment from Industrial to General Commercial and a Use Permit for a Type-20 Off-Sale Beer and Wine ABC License at 141 East Harney Lane (PL2023-024, PL2023-025, PL2023-027).
• Strategic Vision Update discussion.
• Reorganization: Vice-Chair appointment.

City Council

The Lodi City Council will receive information on proposed future water and wastewater rate schedules, which are subject to a Proposition 218 public hearing scheduled for January 17, 2024. The rates would cover the period from February 1, 2024 through December 31, 2028. The council is not expected to take action at this meeting, only to receive the rate information.

• Receive rate information on proposed water and wastewater rate schedules
• Public hearing set for January 17, 2024, to consider adopting the rates
• Rates would apply from February 1, 2024 through December 31, 2028
• Rate study conducted by Hildebrand Consulting, LLC
• Includes bill comparisons with neighboring cities

City Council

The Lodi City Council is considering a single item: approving plans and bidding for the Lodi Indoor Gun Range Remodel Project, accepting a $200,000 donation from the Lodi Police Foundation, and authorizing the City Manager to award a contract up to $900,000 with up to $100,000 in change orders. The project would be funded by the donation, $200,000 from Police Asset Seizure funds, and transfers from three other capital projects: Church Street Parking Lot Improvements ($350,000), City Hall Sewer Pump Station Upgrade ($100,000), and Council Chamber Remodel ($50,000).

• Approve plans and authorize bids for Lodi Indoor Gun Range Remodel Project at 213 W Elm Street
• Accept $200,000 donation from Lodi Police Foundation
• Authorize City Manager to award contract up to $900,000 and execute change orders up to $100,000
• Transfer $350,000 from Church Street Parking Lot Improvement Project
• Transfer $100,000 from City Hall Sewer Pump Station Upgrade and $50,000 from Council Chamber Remodel

City Council

The Lodi City Council will not hold its regular meeting on September 20, 2023, as announced in a notice of cancellation. No agenda items are listed for this date, and the meeting is cancelled entirely.

• Notice of cancellation for the September 20, 2023 regular meeting

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Lodi City Council with a single substantive item: a closed session to interview candidates for the council-appointed position of City Attorney, as allowed under state law. The meeting will open, move to closed session, then return to open session to disclose any action taken, followed by adjournment. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session to interview candidates for City Attorney position
• Public comment accepted via email, mail, or in-person before meeting

City Council

The Lodi City Council's shirtsleeve session scheduled for September 19, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee will not hold its regular meeting on September 13, 2023, as announced in this cancellation notice. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled for September 13, 2023

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a Use Permit to allow a martial arts studio at 24 West Elm Street, Suite A. The commission will also receive a draft update on the Housing Element. Staff recommends approval of the use permit subject to conditions.

• Public hearing on Use Permit PL2023-023 for a martial arts studio at 24 West Elm Street, Suite A
• Discussion of Housing Element Draft Update
• Approval of August 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Staff recommends approval of the use permit with conditions

City Council

The Lodi City Council is holding a shirtsleeve session to receive a presentation on the draft Housing Element, which must be adopted by the end of 2023. The presentation covers the city's housing needs, site inventory, and policies to meet the state-mandated Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 3,909 units. The public can comment on the draft during the meeting.

• Draft Housing Element update for 2023-2031, required by state law
• RHNA allocation of 3,909 housing units, with 39% for lower-income households
• 13 sites proposed for rezoning to high-density residential or mixed-use corridor
• Two annexation areas (South and West) identified for future housing
• New programs include ADU strategy, anti-displacement, and fair housing actions

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City Council

This is a special meeting agenda with only closed session items. The council will discuss anticipated litigation and the prospective sale of real property in the Nature Area right-of-way adjacent to 1808-2028 Edgewood Drive. No public action is scheduled beyond returning to open session to disclose any action taken.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (3 potential cases)
• Closed session: prospective sale of real property in the Nature Area right-of-way adjacent to 1808-2028 Edgewood Drive

Lodi Improvement Committee

The Lodi Improvement Committee will receive a presentation on the Wellness Center's Peer Recovery Services, an update on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, and updates on the committee's 2023 annual activities. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public comments, and discussion of topics for upcoming meetings.

• Presentation on Wellness Center – Peer Recovery Services
• CDBG update: estimated $640,916 grant for 2023-2024, with funding recommendations for Women's Center $10,000, Second Harvest $10,000, LOEL $10,000, CPFSJ $25,000, Salvation Army $20,000, Graffiti Abatement $15,000, San Joaquin Fair Housing $18,000
• CDBG capital projects: City Graffiti Abatement $15,000, HACSJ (Creekside) $100,000, Boys and Girls Club (Patio/Outdoor Space) $40,000, City Hale Park Project $180,000
• Discussion of upcoming meeting topics: October – Rails to Trails, Women's History Trail; November – potentially GRIP Program
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with routine items: approving minutes, public comments, and receiving reports from the library director, trustees' investments, the library foundation, Friends group, and staff on a bike repair stand and database subscriptions. No votes on substantive policy or spending are listed.

• Library Director Report
• Private Sector (Trustees') Investments Report
• Lodi Public Library Foundation Report
• Friends of the Lodi Public Library Report
• Fiscal Year '23-'24 Databases report

Measure L Citizen Oversight Committee

The Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee will review the draft Fiscal Year 2022/23 Annual Accountability Report, which details revenue and expenditures from the half-cent sales tax. The committee will also elect a chair and vice chair for the fiscal year and receive a presentation on the City Council's Strategic Vision. No final action on the report is expected at this meeting.

• Receive draft Fiscal Year 2022/23 Measure L Annual Accountability Report
• Adopt resolution electing a Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2022/23
• Receive City Council Strategic Vision Update presentation (adopted May 17, 2023)
• Approve minutes of the August 7, 2023 meeting

The Measure L Citizens’ Oversight Committee elected new leadership for Fiscal Year 2022/23. The committee also reviewed a draft of the Annual Accountability Report and received a presentation on the City Council’s Strategic Vision Priorities.

• Approved minutes of the August 7, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Elected Woehl as Committee Chair Person (5-0)
• Elected Bubak as Committee Vice Chair Person (5-0)

Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission

The Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission will finalize details for the November 18 Pigskin Dance and the spring Sadie Hawkins Dance, and select 2024 service projects. They will also discuss whether to host a Poetry Slam and plan Teen Game Night.

• Finalize details for Nov 18, 2023 Pigskin Dance, including bids, decorations, and volunteer assignments
• Finalize details for spring 2024 Sadie Hawkins Dance, including dates, theme, and pricing
• Select 2024 service projects from options like Love Lodi, Adopt-a-Pet, and Kids Coat Drive
• Discuss hosting a Poetry Slam in April 2024, possibly with the Library
• Discuss Teen Game Night (formerly Casino Night), including date and games

Committee on Homelessness

The committee will hold a meeting to receive reports from the LPD Liaison, City of Lodi representatives, and the Inner City Action Access Center. The agenda also includes updates regarding SJCoC, outreach efforts, and service providers.

• LPD Liaison Officer Mike Cascio report
• City of Lodi report from John Della Monica and Jennifer Rhyne
• Inner City Action Access Center update
• SJCoC updates
• Outreach and service provider updates

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission will discuss updates on current programs including the Walkability, Red Alert, and 2-1-1 San Joaquin resource, as well as senior safety efforts. They will also discuss the status of new commissioner applicants to fill vacancies and review the California Department of Aging's Master Plan for Aging. No action items are scheduled.

• Discuss progress on Walkability Program, including 12 'Senior Zone' signs and sidewalk repairs
• Discuss Red Alert Program implementation with Lodi Fire and Police
• Discuss 2-1-1 San Joaquin resource for senior services
• Discuss senior safety concerns about theft targeting seniors
• Discuss California Department of Aging's Master Plan for Aging data

City Council

The Lodi City Council will hold a closed session on personnel and property matters, then reconvene publicly to consider a consent calendar with numerous contracts and purchases, including a $2.5 million roof replacement for Hutchins Street Square and a $1.6 million utility billing services agreement. They will also hold public hearings on CDBG reporting and planning fee revisions, and consider appointing an interim city manager.

• $2,500,000 Hutchins Street Square roof replacement (Garland/DBS, Inc.)
• $1,600,000 five-year utility billing and mailing services (InfoSend, Inc.)
• $171,826.28 filter rack controls upgrade (Pall Corporation)
• Appoint Andrew C. Keys as Interim City Manager
• Public hearing on revised planning division fees for FY 2023-24

The provided minutes consist of encoded characters and procedural fragments. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy actions were recorded in the text.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Lodi Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting scheduled for September 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

City Council

The Lodi City Council's shirtsleeve session scheduled for September 5, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Cancellation of the September 5, 2023 shirtsleeve session

The provided text contains no legible record of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of numeric sequences and does not contain descriptive meeting minutes.

City Council

The Lodi City Council will receive a presentation about a new customer service online platform, with an anticipated conversion date of November 6, 2023. The platform, approved in March 2023 via Resolution 2023-55, will be provided by Smart Energy Systems, Inc. (SEW). The meeting also includes public comment on non-agenda items and adjournment.

• Presentation on new customer service online platform with Smart Energy Systems, Inc. (SEW)
• Anticipated conversion date of November 6, 2023
• Approved by Resolution 2023-55 on March 15, 2023

The provided minutes consist of non-textual characters and symbols. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the source document.

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Lodi City Council with a single agenda item: a closed session to discuss the appointment of an interim city manager and recruitment for the permanent position. The council will also consider a public employment matter regarding one position. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session on public employment for one position
• Conference with City Manager Steve Schwabauer on interim city manager appointment and recruitment

The provided minutes consist of encoded characters and do not contain legible text, names, votes, or specific actions. No substantive decisions were recorded in the document.

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee will hold public hearings on two development proposals: a car wash at 515 South Lower Sacramento Road and an outdoor eatery food court at 228 South Sacramento Street. Both projects are exempt from CEQA review. The committee will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and take public comment on non-agenda items.

• Car wash: 3,596 sq ft building with drive-through at 515 South Lower Sacramento Road (Applicant: Mark Enes)
• Outdoor food court: Box Car eatery at 228 South Sacramento Street (Applicant: John Vierra)
• Both projects determined exempt from CEQA per Guidelines Section 15332
• Approval of June 14, 2023 meeting minutes

The Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee approved the site plans and architectural designs for two new commercial projects. Both projects were determined to be exempt from CEQA guidelines.

• Approved site plan and architectural review for a car wash at 515 S. Lower Sacramento Road (3-0)
• Approved site plan and architectural review for Boxcar Outdoor Eatery at 225 S. Sacramento Street (3-0)
• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a use permit for a programmable electronic sign at a church at 1900 West Vine Street. The sign would replace an existing monument sign and must comply with recently amended city sign ordinances. Approval is contingent on the City Council's August 16, 2023, sign ordinance amendments taking effect.

• Public hearing on use permit for electronic sign at 1900 West Vine Street (Applicant: Gary's Signs; File PL2023-028 U)
• Proposed 8-foot tall monument sign with 47 sq. ft. electronic message board
• Approval contingent on City Council's August 16, 2023, sign ordinance amendments becoming effective
• CEQA exemption per Guidelines Section 15332

The Planning Commission approved a use permit for a programmable electronic sign at 1900 West Vine Street. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 26, 2023 meeting.

• Approved use permit for programmable electronic sign at 1900 W. Vine Street (5-0)
• Approved July 26, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

City Council

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the Lodi City Council shirtsleeve session originally scheduled for August 22, 2023. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items listed

The provided text contains no legible words, names, or recorded actions. No substantive decisions were documented in this record.

Lodi Sister City Committee

The Lodi Sister City Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear officer reports, and discuss new and unfinished business. Key items include a status update on the Lodi Lake Japanese Garden Project and planning for upcoming events such as the annual picnic and a regional conference.

• Lodi Lake Japanese Garden Project status and tour/master plan discussion
• Sister City Annual Picnic scheduled for September
• SCI NorCal Chapter Annual Conference in Lodi on October 28, 2023
• Discussion of Sister City polo shirt and events calendar

The committee approved the minutes from the May 23, 2023 meeting and filed the treasurer's report for audit. Members reviewed the upcoming calendar, including the SCI NorCal Chapter Annual Conference on October 28.

• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Filed treasurer's report showing $22,879.52 balance on hand as of August 22, 2023

City Council

The Lodi City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar containing 18 routine items, including contracts, resolutions, and public hearings. Notable actions include approving a 10-year, $2.2 million agreement with Axon for body-worn cameras and Tasers, a $1.2 million pavement resurfacing project, and a public hearing on solid waste rates. The council will also consider a franchise agreement with Central Valley Waste Services and an ordinance amending sign regulations for programmable electronic signs.

• 10-year Axon Enterprise agreement for body-worn cameras and Tasers, not to exceed $2,218,953.76
• 2023 Pavement Resurfacing Project: $1,200,000 contract, $100,000 change orders, $1,300,000 appropriation
• Public hearing to set future solid waste rates under Proposition 218
• Amended franchise agreement with USA Waste Service (Central Valley Waste Services) for solid waste, recycling, and organics
• Ordinance amending sign standards for programmable electronic signs (Section 17.34.070(F))

The provided minutes consist of encoded characters and procedural fragments. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the text.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Lodi Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss a $225,000 CDBG-funded renovation of Hale Park, including new soccer and pickleball courts, and elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for 2023/2024. An update on one-time general fund surplus projects will also be provided.

• Discussion of Hale Park renovations using $225,000 in CDBG funds: replace fencing, resurface courts, add mini soccer and pickleball courts
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2023/2024 term
• Update on PRCS projects funded by one-time general fund surplus (approved by Council July 19, 2023)

City Council

The August 15, 2023 shirtsleeve session of the Lodi City Council is cancelled because not enough council members will be present to form a quorum. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

The provided document contains no legible text or records of official actions. No decisions, votes, or proposals were identified.

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with no action items on the agenda. The board will hear reports from the financial advisor, library director, trustees' investments, the library foundation, and the Friends of the Library, along with public comments.

• Financial report by Christian Phillips
• Library Director report
• Private Sector (Trustees') Investments report
• Lodi Public Library Foundation report by Stuart Krengel
• Friends of the Lodi Public Library report by Kathryn Siddle

Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission

The Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission is meeting to discuss upcoming events for the 2023-24 school year, including the annual Pigskin Formal, a possible Sadie Hawkins Dance, service projects, and whether to repeat the Poetry Slam. No action items are listed; all items are for discussion only.

• Pigskin Formal on November 18, 2023, at Hutchins Street Square, expected 1,000 students
• Discussion of Sadie Hawkins Dance possibility and details
• Service projects for 2023-24: Back Pack Drive, Coat Drive, Love Lodi, Toy Drive, Yard Fairies
• Poetry Slam recap and decision on hosting again
• Approve minutes from June 12 and July 10, 2023 meetings

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The August 9, 2023 regular meeting of the Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for August 9, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the Lodi City Council shirtsleeve session scheduled for August 8, 2023. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The notice was posted at least 72 hours in advance as required by California law.

• Cancellation of the August 8, 2023 shirtsleeve session

The provided text contains no legible records of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of numerical sequences and does not contain substantive meeting minutes.

Lodi Improvement Committee

The Lodi Improvement Committee will receive a staff update on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, a presentation from Safe Families, and updates on the committee's 2023 annual activities. The committee will also discuss topics for the September meeting, including Peer Recovery Services. The agenda is largely informational with no final decisions scheduled.

• CDBG 2023-2024 grant award estimated at $640,916
• CDBG Public Services funding: Women's Center $10,000, Second Harvest $10,000, LOEL $10,000, CPFSJ $25,000, Salvation Army $20,000, Graffiti Abatement $15,000, San Joaquin Fair Housing $18,000
• CDBG Capital Projects funding: City Graffiti Abatement $15,000, HACSJ (Creekside) $100,000, Boys and Girls Club (Patio/Outdoor Space) $40,000, City Hale Park Project $180,000
• Presentation on Safe Family Programs
• Discussion of 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments

The committee received a presentation on Safe Family programs for homeless families and a report on the Community Development Block Grant program. Members discussed updates regarding the unsheltered population, East Side improvements, and community beautification. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Measure L Citizen Oversight Committee

The Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee will receive background on its role and review the Fiscal Year 2022/23 year-end estimates and Fiscal Year 2023/24 Measure L budget. The committee will also approve minutes from the November 7, 2022 meeting. This is the committee's first meeting of the fiscal year.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2022/23 year-end estimates: $9,732,472 in revenue and $9,643,551 in expenditures
• Review of Fiscal Year 2023/24 Measure L budget: $9,322,220 in both revenue and expenditures
• Measure L funded 35 full-time and 2 part-time positions, including 26 police officers and 8 firefighters
• $400,000 transfer to Parks Capital Fund in FY 2023/24 budget
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2022 meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the November 7, 2022 meeting. Members received a presentation on the committee's role, the Annual Accountability Report, and budget estimates for fiscal years 2022/23 and 2023/24.

• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Scheduled next meetings for September 11, 2023 and November 6, 2023

Committee on Homelessness

The committee will meet to receive reports from the LPD Liaison, City of Lodi representatives, and the Inner City Action Access Center. The agenda also includes updates regarding SJCoC, outreach efforts, and service providers.

• BHS Mobile Evaluation Team report from Officer Mike Cascio
• City of Lodi report from John Della Monica and Jennifer Rhyne
• Inner City Action Access Center update
• SJCoC updates
• Outreach and service provider updates

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for August 3, 2023, at 8:00 AM. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled

City Council

The Lodi City Council will consider a consent calendar with routine items including a $4.3 million register of claims, several contracts and purchases, and will hold public hearings on electronic sign standards and landscape assessment district levies. They will also adopt an ordinance changing zoning for two parcels to General Commercial.

• Receive register of claims totaling $4,295,878.06
• Purchase plug-in hybrid Kia Sorento for Electric Utility ($60,000)
• Approve specs and bid for 2023 Crack Seal Project ($75,000)
• Public hearing on amending electronic sign standards (Title 17)
• Adopt ordinance rezoning APNs 027-400-14 and 027-400-19 to General Commercial

The provided text consists of numerical codes and does not contain legible records of decisions, votes, or discussions. No substantive actions were identified in the document.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Lodi Parks & Recreation Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for August 1, 2023. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The Lodi City Council's shirtsleeve session scheduled for August 1, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Cancellation of the August 1, 2023 shirtsleeve session

The provided minutes consist of non-textual characters and numeric codes. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the source text.

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The July 26, 2023 regular meeting of the Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a use permit for a pharmacy drive-through at a new medical office building at 1150 South Cherokee Lane. The commission will also consider a use permit for a Type-48 bar/nightclub ABC license at 115 S. School Street, Suite 13. Both items are quasi-judicial hearings requiring disclosure of ex parte communications.

• Use permit for pharmacy drive-through at 1150 South Cherokee Lane (PL2023-018)
• Use permit for Type-48 on-sale general (bar/nightclub) ABC license at 115 S. School Street, Suite 13 (PL2023-017)
• Both items are public hearings and require disclosure of ex parte communications per Resolution No. 2006-31

The Planning Commission approved a use permit for a pharmacy drive-through and authorized a Type-48 ABC License for a business on S. School Street. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 14, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Use Permit for pharmacy drive-through at 1150 South Cherokee Lane (5-0)
• Approved Use Permit PL2023-017 to upgrade ABC License to Type-48 at 115 S. School Street, Suite 13 (5-0)
• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Lodi City Council is holding a shirtsleeve session with a single substantive item: a presentation by the Fire Department on railroad emergencies and their potential impact on the city. The presentation covers types of incidents, historical derailments, response capabilities, and opportunities to improve preparedness. No formal action is requested; the council is receiving the information.

• Presentation on railroad emergencies by Deputy Chief Ortegel
• Discussion of hazardous materials release risks from railcars and Kinder Morgan pipeline
• Historical incidents: 2015 General Mills derailment, 2017 Cosumnes River derailment
• Hazmat team has 4 vacancies, relies on mutual aid
• Identified opportunities: training, increasing hazmat capabilities, undergrounding electric utilities

The provided minutes consist of encoded characters and do not contain legible text, names, votes, or records of official actions. No substantive decisions were identified in the document.

City Council

The Lodi City Council will consider a consent calendar with routine items including a $12.25 million register of claims, a $95,000 purchase of 90 Glock firearms, and an $850,000 waiver of bid to buy three utility trucks. They will also hold a public hearing on rezoning 8.3 acres at 515 South Lower Sacramento Road from Community Commercial to General Commercial, and consider allocating excess General Fund balance to projects.

• Purchase of 90 Glock G17 Gen5 firearms with Holosun sights and holsters from LC Action, San Jose, for $95,000
• Waive bid process to buy two bucket trucks and one digger derrick truck from Global Rental Company, Birmingham, AL, for $850,000
• Register of claims for June 2-29, 2023 totaling $12,253,792.24
• Public hearing to rezone 8.3 acres at 515 South Lower Sacramento Road from Community Commercial to General Commercial
• Contract with The Boathouse for kayaking and paddle boarding activities, $117,000 over three years

The provided text consists of numeric codes and symbols rather than legible language. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions can be identified from the source document.

City Council

The Lodi City Council will receive a high-level update on the city's CalPERS pension funding status and its Pension Stabilization Policy (PSP). The presentation covers CalPERS history, the city's unfunded accrued liability, the Pension Stabilization Fund, and recent policy revisions. No action is requested; the item is for discussion only.

• Unfunded accrued liability of $124,641,103 as of June 30, 2021 (72.8% funded)
• Pension Stabilization Fund balance estimated at $21,568,748 as of June 30, 2023
• Additional discretionary payments totaling nearly $6.4 million made to CalPERS
• Pension Stabilization Policy revised June 7, 2023, currently suspended pending FY 2021-22 surplus allocation
• CalPERS discount rate reduced from 7.5% to 6.8% over multiple years

The provided minutes consist of encoded characters and do not contain legible text, names, votes, or specific actions. No substantive decisions were recorded in the document.

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for July 12, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for July 12, 2023. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The agenda serves as a notice of cancellation.

• Meeting cancelled for July 12, 2023

City Council

The provided text contains no legible meeting minutes or record of council actions. No decisions, votes, or proposals were identified in the source document.

Lodi Improvement Committee

The Lodi Improvement Committee will discuss and vote on two final draft PowerPoint presentations to be presented to the City Council: one on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and one on the committee's bylaws. Members will also receive updates on 2023 annual activities, including assisting the unsheltered population and East Side improvement, and will determine topics for upcoming August and September meetings.

• Vote on final draft City Council update PowerPoint presentation
• Vote on final draft LIC bylaws City Council PowerPoint presentation
• Update on 2023 activities: assisting unsheltered population, East Side improvement, community improvement
• Potential August/September topics: Peer Recovery Services, GRIP Program Youth Outreach Worker, Safe Families Program Coordinator

The Lodi Improvement Committee approved two draft PowerPoint presentations to be presented to the City Council, including one regarding LIC Bylaws. The committee also approved meeting minutes from April 2021 and June 2023.

• Approved minutes from April 13, 2021 and June 13, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved City Council update PowerPoint and recommended presentation to Council (6-0)
• Approved LIC Bylaw City Council PowerPoint with specific verbiage changes (6-0)

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees regular meeting scheduled for July 10, 2023, at 5:30 PM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled

Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission

The Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission will discuss new events for the 2023-24 school year, plan the annual Pigskin Formal scheduled for November 18, 2023, and consider the possibility of a Sadie Hawkins Dance. The meeting includes approval of June 12, 2023 minutes and public comment. No action items are listed.

• Discuss new events for 2023-24 school year
• Pigskin Formal on November 18, 2023 at Hutchins Street Square, expected 1,000 students
• Discuss Sadie Hawkins Dance possibility
• Approve June 12, 2023 minutes

Committee on Homelessness

The committee will meet to receive reports from the LPD Liaison, City of Lodi representatives, and the Inner City Action Access Center. The agenda also includes updates regarding SJCoC, outreach efforts, and service providers.

• LPD Liaison Officer Mike Cascio report
• City of Lodi report from John Della Monica and Jennifer Rhyne
• Inner City Action Access Center update
• SJCoC updates
• Outreach and service provider updates

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission will hold a special meeting on July 6, 2023, to discuss the Red Alert Program and its implementation. The agenda includes approving the June 1, 2023 minutes and public comments. No action items are listed. The main discussion item is the Red Alert Program, a medical alert system for seniors, with plans for distribution of 20,000 magnets and coordination with local agencies.

• Discuss Red Alert Program and plans for implementation
• Approve June 1, 2023 minutes
• Public comments on non-agenda items

City Council

This agenda is a notice of cancellation. The Lodi City Council will not hold its regular meeting on July 5, 2023. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Regular meeting cancelled

The provided document contains no legible text or records of official actions. No decisions, approvals, or denials were documented.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Lodi Parks & Recreation Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for July 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. No business will be conducted at this meeting. The agenda serves only as a notice of cancellation.

• Regular meeting cancelled for July 4, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Lodi City Council's shirtsleeve session scheduled for July 4, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Cancellation of the July 4, 2023 shirtsleeve session

The provided text contains no legible records of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of numerical sequences and does not contain substantive meeting minutes.

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for June 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Carnegie Forum has been cancelled. No business items are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The June 28, 2023 regular meeting of the Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The provided minutes consist of non-standard encoded text and do not contain legible records of decisions, votes, or proposals. No substantive actions were identified.

City Council

The Lodi City Council will hold a closed session on a property acquisition and city attorney recruitment, then reconvene publicly to vote on a consent calendar with over $7.7 million in claims and multiple contracts, including a $2.3 million property purchase for transitional housing and a $1.48 million road resurfacing contract. The council will also hold a public hearing on wastewater rate adjustments and receive a presentation on skate park options.

• Receive Register of Claims for May 19-June 1, 2023 totaling $7,790,308.43
• Approve plans and advertise bids for Aeration Basin Diffuser System at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility
• Award $1,479,835 contract to Knife River Construction for Lower Sacramento Road Resurfacing
• Authorize purchase of 22 South Main Street for transitional/supportive housing, not to exceed $2,300,000
• Set public hearing for July 19 on rezoning 8.3 acres at 515 South Lower Sacramento Road from CC PD(35) to GC

The provided minutes consist of encoded numerical strings and do not contain legible text, names, votes, or specific actions. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in a readable format.

City Council

The Lodi City Council's shirtsleeve session scheduled for June 20, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation and no items for discussion or decision.

• Notice of cancellation for the June 20, 2023 shirtsleeve session

The provided text consists of numeric codes and does not contain legible meeting minutes. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a zoning map amendment and use permit for a car wash at 515 S. Lower Sacramento Road, a use permit for a vehicle storage yard at 301 N. Main Street, and an amendment to a liquor license at 2401 W. Turner Rd. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the May 24 meeting.

• Rezone 8.3 acres from Community Commercial to General Commercial and approve a use permit for a car wash at 515 S. Lower Sacramento Road
• Use permit for All Towing to operate a vehicle storage yard at 301 N. Main Street
• Amend a use permit to change from Type-20 to Type-21 off-sale alcohol license at 2401 W. Turner Rd, Suite 100

The Planning Commission recommended a zoning change and use permit for a car wash and approved a vehicle storage yard and an alcohol license upgrade. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 24, 2023 meeting.

• Approved May 24, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approval to rezone 8.3 acres to General Commercial and approved Use Permit for car wash at 515 S. Lower Sacramento Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Use Permit for All Towing vehicle storage yard at 301 N. Main Street (6-0)
• Approved Use Permit amendment for Valley Food Market to upgrade from ABC Type-20 to Type-21 license at 2401 W. Turner Road, Suite 100 (6-0)

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee will hold public hearings on two major projects: a new 14,111-square-foot animal shelter at 1041 E. Auto Center Drive, and a homeless shelter and access center involving renovation of a 20,926-square-foot building and construction of a new 3,500-square-foot building at 710 N. Sacramento Street. Both items are quasi-judicial hearings requiring disclosure of ex parte communications.

• New animal shelter building (14,111 sq ft) with dog exercise areas, visitor/staff parking, and freezer building at 1041 E. Auto Center Drive
• Homeless shelter and access center: renovation of 20,926 sq ft building plus new 3,500 sq ft building at 710 N. Sacramento Street
• Both projects are CEQA-exempt (Sections 15332 and 15301(E)(2)(A) respectively)
• Approval of minutes from March 8, 2023 meeting

The Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee approved the site plan and architectural review for two new facilities. Both projects were determined to be exempt from CEQA guidelines.

• Approved minutes of March 8, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved site plan and architectural review for new animal shelter at 1041 E. Auto Center Drive (3-0)
• Approved site plan and architectural review for homeless shelter and access center at 710 N. Sacramento Street (4-0)

Lodi Improvement Committee

The Lodi Improvement Committee will hear a presentation from the Community Liaison Officer, receive an update on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, and discuss and vote on a draft PowerPoint presentation to be given to the City Council. The committee will also review its 2023 annual activities, including efforts on assisting the unsheltered population and East Side improvement. This is a regular business meeting with public comment opportunities.

• Vote on draft City Council update PowerPoint presentation
• CDBG program update: estimated $600,000 grant for 2023-2024, with funding recommendations including $25,000 for CPFSJ, $20,000 for Salvation Army, $180,000 for Hale Park Project
• Community Liaison Officer presentation on outreach role
• Update on 2023 annual activities: assisting unsheltered population, East Side improvement, community improvement, administration
• Discussion of upcoming meeting topics: July bylaws PowerPoint review, August potential Peer Recovery Services

The Lodi Improvement Committee approved a draft PowerPoint presentation for the City Council, recommending it be presented alongside the committee's Bylaws. The meeting also included a report from the Community Liaison Officer regarding homeless services and drug-related issues.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved draft City Council update PowerPoint with specified changes (5-0)

City Council

The Lodi City Council will receive information on implementing Senate Bill 1383 (organic waste reduction) and discuss a revised Waste Management contract extension and rate structure. The proposal includes a smaller cart option for all residents, following earlier public feedback. Council direction will determine next steps, including mailing Proposition 218 notices by June 26, 2023.

• Receive info on SB 1383 implementation and waste management contract extension
• Revised proposal includes smaller cart size option for all residents
• New rates proposed to cover SB 1383 compliance costs
• Proposition 218 notices to be mailed on or before June 26, 2023
• Public hearing on rates was continued from March 15 and April 5, 2023

The provided minutes contain no record of substantive decisions, approvals, or denials. The document consists of non-standard character strings and procedural fragments.

Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission

The Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission will discuss wrap-ups of the Poetry Slam and Love Lodi events, and plan new events for the 2023-24 school year. No action items are on the agenda; all items are discussion only.

• Poetry Slam event wrap-up (April 21, Thomas Theater)
• Love Lodi event wrap-up (April 29, Kofu Park painting bleacher planks)
• Discussion of new events for 2023-24 school year (Pigskin, Casino Night, service projects)
• Approve April 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved a new Fines and Fees policy, amending it to keep lost or damaged item charges on accounts for five years before discharge. The Board also authorized closing a PNC bank account. Staff presented options for self-checkout kiosks.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Approved $15 check to close PNC account
• Approved amendment to Fines and Fees policy to sustain lost/damaged item fines for five years
• Approved adoption of the amended Fines and Fees policy

City Council

The Lodi City Council will hold a closed session on threatened litigation, then return to open session to consider a large consent calendar of routine contracts and resolutions, and a regular calendar item to adopt the FY 2023/24 budget and appoint an interim city attorney. The consent calendar includes numerous contracts and amendments, plus acceptance of grant funds for housing projects.

• Adopt FY 2023/24 budget, appropriation limit, new positions, and investment policy (H-1)
• Appoint Katie O. Lucchesi as Interim City Attorney (H-2)
• Accept $3,000,000 from Health Plan of San Joaquin for Main Street transitional housing (C-20)
• Accept $8,200,000 from San Joaquin County for Lodi Access Center (C-21)
• Approve $5,849,921.98 in claims for April 28-May 18, 2023 (C-1)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Lodi Parks & Recreation Commission will review and prioritize a list of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) projects for possible allocation of one-time general fund surplus monies, and will recommend priorities to the City Council. The agenda includes a single action item and no other substantive discussion items. Public comments are accepted in person, by email, or by mail.

• Skatepark rehab ($85,000), planning ($175,000), new location ($3,300,000)
• Zupo Field rebuild ($1,500,000) after 2019 arson fire
• Hutchins Street Square roof Phase II ($2,500,000)
• Salas Park sports lighting Phase II ($1,000,000)
• Softball Complex parking lot reconstruction ($1,000,000)

City Council

The Lodi City Council shirtsleeve session scheduled for June 6, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

The provided text contains no legible meeting minutes or records of official actions. No decisions, votes, or proposals were identified in the source document.

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Lodi City Council with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss the recruitment of a City Attorney. The discussion will involve a consultant and the Human Resources Manager regarding one employment position. The council will then reconvene in open session to disclose any action taken.

• Closed session discussion on recruitment of City Attorney
• Conference with Paul Kimura of Avery Associates and HR Manager Adele Post
• Meeting is a special session at 7:00 a.m.

The provided minutes consist of encoded text and do not contain legible records of decisions, votes, or proposals. No substantive government actions were identified in the document.

Committee on Homelessness

The committee will meet to receive reports from the LPD Liaison and the City of Lodi. The agenda includes updates regarding outreach, service providers, and coordinating donations with the Inner City Action Access Center.

• LPD Liaison Officer Report
• City of Lodi Report
• Inner City Action Access Center donation coordination
• SJCoC updates
• Service provider updates

City Council

The provided text consists of numerical sequences and does not contain legible meeting minutes. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The regular meeting of the Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee scheduled for May 24, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a tentative subdivision map to divide a 1.67-acre residential parcel into five lots with a designated remainder at 630 Lower Sacramento Road. The applicant proposes infill single-family development consistent with the surrounding Low Density Residential zoning. Staff recommends approval subject to conditions.

• Public hearing on Tentative Subdivision Map to split 1.67 acres into 5 parcels plus remainder at 630 Lower Sacramento Road (PL2022-028)
• Project density proposed at 4.2 units per acre, within General Plan range of 2-8 units per acre
• CEQA exemption under Section 15332 (Infill Development) is proposed
• Site is described as the final large residential parcel to be subdivided in the near vicinity

The Planning Commission approved a tentative subdivision map to divide a 1.67-acre residential parcel at 630 Lower Sacramento Road into five parcels. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 10, 2023 meeting.

• Approved tentative subdivision map for 630 Lower Sacramento Road (4-0)
• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Lodi City Council is holding a shirtsleeve session to receive an overview of the City's Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Program, including the life cycle of projects and current projects. Staff will also request feedback on initial and proposed future flood protection projects to address street flooding from recent atmospheric events. No formal action is expected; the item is for discussion and feedback.

• Receive overview of Capital Improvement Project Program
• Discussion of flood protection projects to address street flooding from atmospheric events
• CIP covers Water, Wastewater, Streets, Transit, and General Fund assets

The provided minutes consist of encoded characters and do not contain legible text, names, votes, or recorded actions. No substantive decisions were made.

Lodi Sister City Committee

The Lodi Sister City Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business including shipping a 60th anniversary gift to Kofu, the status of the Lodi Lake Japanese Garden master plan, and the pen pal program. New business items include a Sister City events calendar, merchandise, and planning for the 2024 crab feed. The committee will also discuss renewal of the Lodi Italy Sister City relationship.

• Shipping of 60th Anniversary Gift to Kofu
• Lodi Lake Japanese Garden Project Status – Master Plan
• 2024 Crab Feed – February 24, 2024
• Lodi Italy Sister City Renewal
• Sister City T-Shirt/Polo Shirt/Name Tags

City Council

The Lodi City Council will hold a closed session on litigation, then a regular meeting with a consent calendar of routine items, public hearings on military equipment use and electrical rates, and a resolution adopting a strategic vision. Key actions include approving a $1.6M security services contract, a $500K stormwater trash collection project, and a $893K workers' comp administrator agreement.

• Approve $1,599,000 three-year security services contract with A1 Protective Services, LLC
• Authorize bids for Stormwater Trash Collection Project Phase 4 ($500,000)
• Approve $893,000 workers' compensation self-insurance administrator agreement
• Public hearing on AB 481 military equipment use approval
• Introduce ordinance amending electrical service rates (Chapter 13.20)

The provided minutes consist of non-standard encoded text and procedural fragments. No concrete decisions, votes, or approved ordinances are recorded in the document.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Lodi Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss three items: the status of capital projects, the future of Lawrence Park, and potential impacts of Public Works' storm drain basin improvements on parks. No action items are scheduled; all agenda items are for discussion only.

• Discuss future of Lawrence Park and its public uses
• Discuss Public Works' future storm drain basin improvements and impacts on parks
• Status update on PRCS capital projects including Zupo Field grandstands ($4.3M), Peterson Park tennis court resurfacing, and Enze Pool bottom raising ($197,175)
• Approve minutes from April 4, 2023 meeting
• Monthly staff briefing reports on aquatics, recreation programming, and park maintenance

City Council

The provided minutes consist of encoded characters and procedural fragments. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded in the text.

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The May 10, 2023 regular meeting of the Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four use permits: a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine license at 401 S. Cherokee Lane, a boxing gym at 110 S. Main Street, a McDonald's drive-through at 2611 Reynolds Ranch Parkway, and a zoning amendment for programmable electronic signs. The commission will also consider minutes from prior meetings and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Use permit for Type-20 off-sale beer & wine license at 401 S. Cherokee Lane (Shop & Save Mart)
• Use permit for KingGio Boxing Gym at 110 S. Main Street
• Use permit for McDonald's drive-through restaurant at 2611 Reynolds Ranch Parkway
• Zoning amendment to revise standards for programmable electronic signs (Title 17, Section 17.34.070(F))

The Planning Commission approved use permits for a boxing gym, a McDonald's drive-through, and an alcohol license for a convenience store. The commission also recommended that City Council amend the development code regarding programmable electronic signs.

• Approved Use Permit for Type-20 Off-Sale Beer & Wine ABC License at 401 S. Cherokee Lane (5-0)
• Approved Use Permit for KingGio Boxing Gym at 110 S. Main Street (5-0)
• Approved Use Permit for McDonald’s drive-through lanes at 2611 Reynolds Ranch Parkway (4-0)
• Recommended City Council amend Title 17, Section 17.34.070 regarding Programmable Electronic Signs (5-0)
• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Lodi Arts Commission

The Lodi Arts Commission will discuss and vote on approving a Call to Artists for a sculpture project at State Route 99 and Turner Road, funded with up to $500,000 by the City Council. They will also receive updates on traffic control box art and discuss new murals in the Lodi area.

• Discuss and approve Call to Artists for a sculpture at the SR 99/Turner Road roundabout (up to $500,000)
• Receive update on Traffic Control Box Art Project (repainting at $400 per box from AiPP funds)
• Discuss installation and creation of new murals, including potential private sponsorship
• Approve minutes from April 12, 2023 meeting

Lodi Improvement Committee

The committee approved changes to its bylaws and recommended them for City Council approval. Members also received updates on community development grants and annual activities including youth programs and homeless services.

• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved revised bylaws and recommended them for City Council approval (5-0)

City Council

The Lodi City Council will receive an informational presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023/24 General Fund and Measure L budgets, including a five-year forecast. The presentation covers revenue and expenditure assumptions, key inputs like new positions and support for Library and Parks, and a proposed update to the Pension Stabilization Policy. No formal action is taken at this session; the budget is scheduled for adoption on June 7, 2023.

• General Fund budget projected at $80,565,740 for both revenues and expenditures
• Police Department expenditures: $30,976,320 (38.4% of General Fund)
• Fire Department expenditures: $18,159,110 (22.5% of General Fund)
• Net increase of 2.0 full-time positions (Animal Services Manager, Associate Civil Engineer)
• Measure L budget: $9,322,220 in revenues and expenditures

The provided minutes consist of encoded characters and do not contain legible text, names, votes, or specific actions. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission

The Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission will discuss wrap-ups of two recent events: the April 21 Poetry Slam at the Thomas Theater and the April 29 Love Lodi community service project at Kofu Park. The agenda includes no action items, only discussion. The commission will also consider approving the April 10, 2023 minutes.

• Poetry Slam event wrap-up discussion
• Love Lodi event wrap-up discussion
• Approve April 10, 2023 minutes
• Public comments on non-agenda items

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with reports from the director, investments, and affiliated groups. They will discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, the Scaletta bequest, and a fine-free presentation. Public comments are limited to five minutes per person.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Changes
• Scaletta Bequest
• Fine Free Presentation
• Website Banner update
• Library Director Report

The Board approved a transition to a fine-free library system, though fees for lost or damaged books will remain. Trustees also authorized the use of the Scaletta Bequest to purchase new self-check kiosks. The board approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Adopted no-fines policy, excluding fees for lost or damaged books (Approved)
• Approved use of $98,299.05 from Scaletta Bequest for self-check kiosks (Approved)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (Approved)

Committee on Homelessness

The committee will meet to receive updates from the LPD Liaison, City of Lodi representatives, and the Inner City Action Access Center. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Lodi Access Center expansion and service provider updates.

• Lodi Access Center expansion update
• SJCoC updates
• Showered with Love Fund Raiser update
• Lodi Wellness Center Open House information

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission will discuss reintroducing the Red Alert medical alert program and plans to market the 2-1-1 San Joaquin resource to seniors. No action items are on the agenda; both topics are discussion items. The meeting will also include approval of the February 2, 2023 minutes and public comments.

• Discuss Red Alert Program and implementation plans
• Discuss 2-1-1 San Joaquin marketing plans
• Approve February 2, 2023 minutes
• Public comments on non-agenda items

City Council

The Lodi City Council will consider awarding a $4,054,031 contract for the Tony Zupo Field grandstand seating and press box replacement project, along with several other contracts and resolutions. The agenda also includes public hearings on the 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and a Proposition 218 rate adjustment for solid waste collection. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a threatened lawsuit regarding Council Member Ramon Yepez's appointment.

• Award $4,054,031 contract to A.M. Stephens Construction for Tony Zupo Field grandstand and press box replacement
• Award $995,750 on-call well and pump repair contract to Zim Industries
• Award $631,170 contract to George Reed, Inc. for Salas Park parking lot improvements
• Approve $111,078.50 purchase of Palo Alto Networks security software license renewal
• Public hearing on 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan

The Lodi City Council approved a $2.1 million road construction contract (5-2) and denied a rezoning application for 4th & Main Street. A short-term rental ordinance was tabled for further review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $2.1M road contract (5-2)
• Denied rezoning at 4th & Main
• Tabled short-term rental ordinance

City Council

The Lodi City Council is holding a shirtsleeve session to receive information on traffic calming devices, including types, methods used by Lodi and other agencies, and approximate construction costs. No action is scheduled; the item is for information only.

• Receive information on traffic calming devices and costs
• Discussion of Lodi and other agencies' traffic calming methods

The Lodi City Council approved a $2.1 million road improvement contract and denied a rezoning application at 4th and Main. Several other items were tabled or discussed without final action.

• Approved $2.1M road contract (5-2)
• Denied rezoning at 4th & Main (4-3)
• Tabled short-term rental ordinance (3-2)
• Approved police department overtime budget (5-1)
• Denied liquor license transfer for 123 Main St (4-2)
• Approved park renovation plan (6-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Lodi Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting scheduled for May 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The regular meeting of the Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 5:15 p.m. has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda serves only as a notice of cancellation.

• Meeting cancelled for April 26, 2023
• Next regular meeting not specified in agenda

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for April 26, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The provided meeting record contains no substantive decisions, approved contracts, or voted ordinances. The text consists of non-standard character sequences and does not list any official actions.

City Council

The Lodi City Council will consider a consent calendar with routine items, including approving a $14.4 million project for the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility electrical building improvements and appropriating $6.4 million. The council will also hold a closed session on pending litigation and present several proclamations. No public hearings or regular calendar items are scheduled.

• Approve $6,445,507.03 in claims for March 10-30, 2023
• Authorize $14,400,000 White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility electrical building improvements, with $6,400,000 appropriation
• Approve $185,100 contract with Diede Construction for PCE/TCE remedial site operations
• Approve $250,000 amendment with ICR Refrigeration for HVAC services
• Set public hearings for May 3 and May 17 on rates and electrical service ordinance

The provided text consists of numerical codes and does not contain legible records of decisions, votes, or discussions. No substantive actions were recorded in the provided document.

City Council

The Lodi City Council is holding a study session to receive a presentation on the required 2023-2031 Housing Element Update. The update, mandated by state law, must be adopted by the end of 2023 and will address Lodi's housing needs, including a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 3,909 units. The session is for discussion and public input, with no formal action or fiscal impact.

• Receive presentation on 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (6th Cycle)
• RHNA target of 3,909 housing units, with 39% for lower-income households
• Contract with consultant Mintier Harnish (2022) to facilitate update
• Discussion of housing needs and issues for community input
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes per non-agenda item

The provided minutes consist of encoded characters and do not contain legible text, names, votes, or specific actions. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the document.

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee's regular meeting scheduled for April 12, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Use Permit for a new McDonald's restaurant with a drive-through at 2611 Reynolds Ranch Parkway. The commission will also consider expanding the alcohol service area at Casa Flores restaurant and hold a study session on the Housing Element Update.

• Use Permit for McDonald's drive-through restaurant at 2611 Reynolds Ranch Parkway (3,781 sq ft, operating 5:30 a.m. to midnight)
• Amendment of existing Use Permit to expand alcohol service area at Casa Flores, 400 E. Kettleman Lane, Suite 8
• Study session on Housing Element Update

The Commission approved an amendment to expand the alcohol service area at 400 E. Kettleman Lane. A proposal for a new McDonald's drive-through was initially approved but then sent back for further analysis of parking and pedestrian safety.

• Approved amendment to Use Permit (10-U-14) to expand alcohol service area at 400 E. Kettleman Lane, Suite 8 (5-0)
• Tabled McDonald's drive-through Use Permit at 2611 Reynolds Ranch Parkway for further analysis of parking and pedestrian access (4-0)
• Approved January 25, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Lodi City Council is holding a two-day strategic planning session on April 11 and 12, 2023, to establish its priorities for the 2023-24 fiscal year and beyond. The workshop is facilitated by Dr. Mike Mowery of Strategic Government Resources, Inc., who will lead a whiteboard exercise to define 5-7 key priorities. Staff will use these priorities to guide future project planning and staffing decisions. The cost of the workshop will not exceed $20,000, funded from the FY23 general fund budget.

• Two-day strategic planning workshop scheduled for April 11-12, 2023
• Facilitated by Dr. Mike Mowery of Strategic Government Resources, Inc.
• Goal is to establish 5-7 Council strategic priorities for 2023-24 and beyond
• Workshop cost capped at $20,000
• Funding sourced from FY23 general fund budget account 10010000.72450

The provided minutes contain no record of decisions, votes, or approved actions. The document consists of non-textual data and procedural markers.

Lodi Improvement Committee

The Lodi Improvement Committee will vote on funding recommendations for 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public services applications, based on scored applications. The agenda also includes a Love Lodi presentation, a 30-minute housing element overview, and updates on annual activities such as assisting the unsheltered population and East Side improvements. The committee will also determine topics for upcoming meetings, including bylaws and a council update draft.

• Vote on CDBG funding recommendations for 2023-2024 public services applications
• Love Lodi presentation (5-10 minutes)
• Housing Element Overview presentation (30 minutes)
• Update on activities: assisting unsheltered population, East Side improvement, community improvement, administration
• Determine topics for May (bylaws) and June (council update draft) meetings

The Committee formalized funding recommendations for the 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to be sent to the City Council. The meeting also included a presentation on the Housing Element Update process and updates on community improvement activities.

• Approved funding recommendations for 2023-2024 CDBG Public Services (Ayes: Mellor, Scott, Vargas, Zicari, Siddle; Absent: Hill, Nuss)
• Recommended $10,000 each to Women’s Center, Second Harvest, and LOEL
• Recommended $25,000 to CPFSJ and $20,000 to Salvation Army
• Recommended $15,000 for Graffiti Abatement
• Recommended $18,000 for San Joaquin Fair Housing
• Approved minutes from February 16, 2023 and March 14, 2023 meetings (6-0)

City Council

The Lodi City Council's shirtsleeve session scheduled for April 11, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. has been cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard administrative information, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Cancellation of the April 11, 2023 shirtsleeve session

The Informal Informational Meeting scheduled for April 11, 2023, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The Lodi City Council is holding a two-day strategic planning workshop to establish its priorities for 2023-24 and beyond. A facilitator from Strategic Government Resources, Inc. will lead the session, which includes a white board exercise to identify 5-7 priorities. Staff will use these priorities to guide future projects and staffing. The workshop cost will not exceed $20,000, funded from the FY23 general fund budget.

• Workshop facilitated by Dr. Mike Mowery of Strategic Government Resources, Inc.
• Goal to establish 5-7 Council strategic priorities for 2023-24 and beyond
• Workshop cost not to exceed $20,000
• Funds available in FY23 general fund budget account 10010000.72450

The provided minutes consist of encoded text and procedural fragments. No substantive decisions, approved contracts, or vote tallies were recorded in the document.

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The board will hear reports from the library director, trustees' investments, the library foundation, Friends of the Library, and updates on Civics Plus and the bequest endowment. No votes on policy or contracts are listed.

• Library Director Report
• Private Sector (Trustees') Investments Report
• Lodi Public Library Foundation Report
• Friends of the Lodi Public Library Report
• Civics Plus Update and Bequest Endowment Update

The Board of Trustees approved the previous meeting's minutes and agreed to close a PNC bank account. A proposal to establish an endowment using a $1.9 million bequest was tabled until the May meeting for further financial discussion.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Approved closing of PNC bank account
• Tabled establishment of $1.9 million bequest endowment

Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission

The Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting with discussion items only, including a wrap-up of the March 3 Casino Night, updates on the April 21 Teen Poetry Slam, and planning for the Love Lodi service project on April 29. No action items are listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with minutes approval and public comment periods.

• Casino Night wrap-up: held March 3 at Hutchins Street Square, no online purchases, $5 off for 2 cans, black/gold/red theme, photobooth, 2 volunteers
• Teen Poetry Slam: April 21, 6-9 pm, Thomas Theater, free, limited to 60, prizes, coffee bar, refreshments
• Love Lodi service project: April 29, 9 am-3 pm, tasks include moving bark, planting trees, picking up trash
• Approve February 13, 2023 regular meeting minutes

Committee on Homelessness

The committee will meet to receive reports from the Lodi Police Department, the City of Lodi, and the Inner City Action Access Center. The agenda also includes updates regarding service providers and outreach efforts.

• LPD Liaison Officer Report
• Inner City Action Access Center update
• Service provider updates including Lodi House Be Amazing and Showered with Love fundraiser

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission will discuss reintroducing the Red Alert medical alert program and marketing plans for the 2-1-1 San Joaquin resource. The meeting includes approval of February minutes and public comments. No action items are listed.

• Discuss Red Alert Program and plans for implementation
• Discuss 2-1-1 San Joaquin marketing plans
• Approve February 2, 2023 minutes

City Council

The Lodi City Council will hold a continued public hearing to adopt future residential solid waste rates under Proposition 218 and consider approving a franchise agreement with Central Valley Waste Services for collection, recycling, and organic waste services. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as claims, contracts, and resolutions.

• Continued public hearing on setting future solid waste rates for residential customers (Proposition 218)
• Resolution to approve amended franchise agreement with USA Waste Service of California, Inc. dba Central Valley Waste Services
• Contract award for Turner Road and Century Boulevard Resurfacing Project to Consolidated Engineering, Inc. ($660,130)
• Appropriation of $1,900,000 for Solids Handling Facility Improvements at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility
• Purchase of Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD from Future Chevrolet Fleet Services ($56,999.18)

The City Council voted against a resolution to set future residential solid waste rates, leading to the removal of a related franchise agreement from the agenda. The council approved several infrastructure contracts and the purchase of a new city vehicle. They also authorized the posting of vacancies for three city boards and commissions.

• Denied resolution to set future residential solid waste rates (2-2)
• Approved $932,765 for Turner Road and Century Boulevard Resurfacing Project
• Appropriated $1.9M for Solids Handling Facility Improvements at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility
• Approved $56,999.18 to purchase a Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
• Approved $99,000 two-year agreement for city-wide copier maintenance
• Approved agreement with CGI Communications, Inc. for a no-cost video tour program
• Approved $3,277,849.46 in claims for Feb 24 to March 9, 2023
• Directed City Clerk to post vacancies for Planning Commission, Lodi Improvement Committee, and Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

City Council

The provided text consists of numerical codes and does not contain legible records of decisions, votes, or discussions. No substantive actions were identified in the document.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review and approve a joint statement regarding the Lodi Skate Park to be read at the April 5 City Council meeting. They will also discuss the Lodi Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports (B.O.B.S.) program, including an annual financial report. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Review and approve joint statement on Lodi Skate Park for City Council
• Discuss Lodi Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports (B.O.B.S.) program and annual financial report
• Approve minutes from March 7, 2023 meeting
• Staff briefing notes Zupo Field Grandstands project with $4.3M engineer's estimate and bid opening March 30

City Council

The Lodi City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for the vacant District 4 Council seat and make an appointment. The City Clerk received four qualified applications from Diego Maldonado, JoAnne L. Mounce, Ramon Yepez, and Alexander S. Aliferis, all verified as registered voters in District 4. One additional application was disqualified for being submitted 16 minutes after the deadline. The council will conduct interviews and appoint a new member to fill the vacancy.

• Interview and appointment for District 4 Council seat vacancy
• Applicants: Diego Maldonado, JoAnne L. Mounce, Ramon Yepez, Alexander S. Aliferis
• One application disqualified for being 16 minutes late
• All applicants verified as registered voters in District 4

City Council interviewed candidates and heard public comment regarding the District 4 Council seat. After an initial failed motion and further questioning of two candidates, the Council voted to appoint Ramon Yepez.

• Motion to appoint Ramon Yepez to District 4 Council seat failed (2-2)
• Approved appointment of Ramon Yepez to District 4 Council seat (3-1)

City Council

The Lodi City Council is holding a special meeting to interview four qualified candidates and appoint a successor to the vacant District 4 Council seat. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business scheduled. The San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters confirmed all four applicants are registered voters in District 4.

• Interview and appointment for the vacant City Council District 4 seat
• Four qualified applicants: Diego Maldonado, JoAnne L. Mounce, Ramón Yepez, and Alexander S. Aliferis
• One additional application was rejected for being submitted 16 minutes after the March 24, 5:00 p.m. deadline

City Council

The Lodi City Council will receive an informational presentation from the Public Works Director on the city's storm drainage system and recent storm events. The report covers causes of street flooding, system design standards, flood-prone areas, and potential projects to minimize impacts. No action is scheduled; it is a discussion item.

• Receive information on Lodi's storm drainage system and recent storm events (PW)
• Discussion of potential projects at Kofu Park, Vinewood Park, Pixley Park, Rose Gate Park, and DeBenedetti Park
• Overview of design standards: older areas use 2-year storm flows, newer areas use 5-year empty basin
• Report on recent storms: October 2021, December 2022, January 2023
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes per non-agenda item

The City Council received a presentation on Lodi's storm drainage system, including an analysis of recent storm events and causes of street flooding. The presentation identified specific flood-prone areas and proposed several potential capacity-increasing projects. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the provided text.

City Council

This is a special closed-session meeting of the Lodi City Council to discuss anticipated litigation and a potential lawsuit by former Council Member Shakir Khan regarding his resignation and the appointment of a successor to the District 4 vacancy. The council will also consider a temporary restraining order application. No public action is scheduled; the meeting is primarily for legal consultation.

• Closed session on threatened litigation (Government Code §54956.9(b))
• Discussion of potential lawsuit by Shakir Khan over District 4 vacancy appointment
• Conference with legal counsel regarding temporary restraining order

The Special City Council meeting scheduled for March 28, 2023, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of a physical quorum.

Lodi Sister City Committee

The Lodi Sister City Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business including shipping a 60th anniversary gift to Kofu, the status of the Lodi Lake Japanese Garden master plan, and the pen pal program. New business includes updating the events calendar, membership dues, and a possible renewal of the Lodi Italy Sister City relationship. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial actions listed.

• Shipping of 60th Anniversary Gift to Kofu
• Lodi Lake Japanese Garden Project Status – Master Plan
• Lodi/Kofu Pen Pal Program
• Sister City T-Shirt/Polo Shirt
• Lodi Italy Sister City Renewal

The committee approved the January 24, 2022 meeting minutes and accepted the treasurer's report showing an ending balance of $23,540.06. Members discussed ongoing projects including the Lodi Lake Japanese Garden Master Plan and potential twinning relationships with Lodi, Italy and Lodi, California.

• Approved January 24, 2022 meeting minutes
• Accepted Treasurer's Report as of March 28, 2023
• Appointed Julie Myrah to chair the Vice President vacancy

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve a Use Permit for a new McDonald's restaurant with a drive-through at 2611 Reynolds Ranch Parkway. The 3,781-square-foot restaurant would operate from 5:30 a.m. to midnight daily. Staff recommends approval, finding the project exempt from CEQA. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Use Permit for McDonald's drive-through at 2611 Reynolds Ranch Parkway (PL2022-031)
• New 3,781 sq ft restaurant with dual-lane drive-through and 8-car stacking
• Operating hours 5:30 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week
• CEQA exemption under Section 15332 (Infill)
• Approval of January 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide whether to approve a Use Permit for a new McDonald's restaurant with a drive-through at 2611 Reynolds Ranch Parkway. The proposed 3,781-square-foot restaurant would operate from 5:30 a.m. to midnight daily. Staff recommends approval subject to conditions.

• Public hearing on Use Permit for McDonald's drive-through at 2611 Reynolds Ranch Parkway (File PL2022-031)
• Proposed 3,781 sq ft restaurant with dual-lane drive-through and 8-car stacking lane
• Operating hours: 5:30 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week
• CEQA determination: Exempt per Section 15332 (Infill)
• Approval of January 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The March 22, 2023 regular meeting of the Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The March 22, 2023 special meeting of the Lodi Planning Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two use permit requests. The first would amend an existing permit at 7 N. School Street to add a Type-41 on-sale beer and wine license for a new restaurant, Pop the Bubbly. The second would approve a new use permit for a fitness studio at 2401 W. Turner Drive. The commission will also discuss an update to the electronic signage ordinance.

• Amend Use Permit 12-U-18 to add Type-41 beer/wine license at 7 N. School Street (Pop the Bubbly)
• Approve Use Permit for fitness studio at 2401 W. Turner Drive, Suite 380 (Land Sharks Running Company)
• Electronic Signage Ordinance update discussion
• Public hearings require disclosure of ex parte communications per Resolution No. 2006-31

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two use permit requests: one to amend an existing permit to allow a Type-41 beer and wine license at 7 N. School Street, and another to approve a use permit for a fitness studio at 2401 W. Turner Drive. The commission will also discuss an update to the electronic signage ordinance. Staff recommends approval of both permits.

• Amend Use Permit 12-U-18 to add Type-41 On-Sale Beer & Wine – Eating Place at 7 N. School Street (Pop the Bubbly)
• Approve Use Permit for fitness studio at 2401 W. Turner Drive, Suite 380 (Land Sharks Running Company)
• Electronic Signage Ordinance Update discussion
• Public hearings require disclosure of ex parte communications per Resolution No. 2006-31

The Planning Commission approved two use permits for businesses on N. School Street and W. Turner Road. The Commission also provided staff direction on a proposed Electronic Signage Ordinance.

• Approved amendment to Use Permit (12-U-18) to add Type 41 On-Sale Beer & Wine license at 7 N. School Street (4-0)
• Approved use permit for a fitness studio at 2401 W. Turner Road, Suite 380 (4-0)

City Council

The Lodi City Council's shirtsleeve session scheduled for March 21, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

The Informal Informational Meeting scheduled for March 21, 2023, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The Council approved multiple professional service agreements for waste management, police equipment, and energy portals. A decision on residential solid waste rates was continued to April 5, 2023, following public opposition. The 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report was adopted.

• Approved $7,588,667.85 in claims for Feb 10-23, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved $25,000 purchase of Lucas Device and warranty via Lodi Fire Foundation donation (4-0)
• Authorized bids up to $95,000 for Lodi Library LED Lights Upgrade (4-0)
• Approved $900,000 agreement with Calgon Carbon for carbon services (4-0)
• Approved $100,000 three-year agreement with LC Action Police Supply for safety equipment (4-0)
• Approved $631,500 agreement with Smart Energy Systems and $3,287,807 with iPaySmart (4-0)
• Approved fee payment agreements for 2459 Maggio Circle and 302 North Sacramento Street (4-0)
• Adopted 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (4-0)

Lodi Improvement Committee

The Lodi Improvement Committee will discuss and vote on final funding recommendations for 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services applications, based on scored applications. They will also receive updates on annual activities including assisting the unsheltered population, East Side improvement, and community improvement. The meeting includes public comment and planning for future agenda topics.

• Vote on CDBG funding recommendations for 2023-2024 public services applications
• Update on activities: assisting unsheltered population, East Side improvement, community improvement
• Discussion of upcoming meeting topics: April bylaws and Love Lodi, May TBD
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 6:01 p.m. No substantive decisions were made because a quorum of Committee Members was not present.

City Council

The Informal Informational Meeting scheduled for March 14, 2023, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The Lodi City Council will discuss and approve the application form and interview questions for filling the vacant District 4 Council seat, and will set a schedule for interviews and appointment. The vacancy arose from a resignation received on February 16, 2023, and the council must fill it within 60 days. This is a special meeting with only this one substantive item.

• Approve application and interview questions for District 4 vacancy
• Approve appointment schedule: applications due March 24, interviews March 29, possible continuation April 5
• Draft application requires proof of District 4 residency and voter registration
• Staff to post application and press release by March 17
• Council member orientation tentatively scheduled for March 31 or April 7

The City Council reached consensus on the application process and interview schedule for the District 4 vacancy. They decided to add an ethics statement to the application and will publish all potential interview questions.

• Agreed on appointment schedule for District 4 vacancy
• Approved adding an ethics statement to the application
• Decided to publish all potential interview questions

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees regular meeting scheduled for March 13, 2023, at 5:30 PM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Regular meeting of March 13, 2023 cancelled

Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission

The Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting with no action items. They will discuss wrap-up of the March 3 Casino Night, updates on the April 21 Teen Poetry Slam, and plans for the Love Lodi service project on April 29. Public comments are accepted in person or by email.

• Casino Night wrap-up discussion (held March 3, 2023 at Hutchins Street Square)
• Teen Poetry Slam on April 21, 2023, 6-9 pm at Thomas Theater, Hutchins Street Square
• Love Lodi service project on April 29, 2023, 9 am-3 pm
• Approve February 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Lodi Planning Commission scheduled for March 8, 2023, is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee will consider a request to approve site plan and architectural review for a new 3,781-square-foot McDonald's restaurant with a two-lane drive-through at 2611 Reynolds Ranch Parkway. The project also requires a Use Permit for drive-through service. Staff recommends approval subject to conditions. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• New McDonald's restaurant: 3,781 sq ft, 41 seats, drive-through, hours 5:30 a.m. to midnight daily
• Use Permit for drive-through service at 2611 Reynolds Ranch Parkway
• CEQA exemption per Section 15332
• Approval of December 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comments accepted in-person, via Zoom, email, or mail

The Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee approved the site plan and architectural review for a new McDonald’s restaurant at 2611 Reynolds Ranch Parkway. The project was also determined to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15332.

• Approved site plan and architectural review for McDonald’s at 2611 Reynolds Ranch Parkway (3-0)
• Approved CEQA exemption for McDonald’s project per Section 15332 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from December 14, 2022 (3-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Lodi Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approving an updated rental contract for Hutchins Street Square, which includes new rules such as a 10 p.m. end time for private hall rentals, updated late fees, and fire code requirements. The commission will also discuss the city's youth basketball program and receive a presentation on the Lodi Skate Park. Public comments are limited to five minutes per non-agenda item.

• Approve updated Hutchins Street Square rental contract with 10 p.m. hall rental end time
• Discuss city's current youth basketball program
• Receive presentation from Pat Byron regarding Lodi Skate Park
• Approve minutes of February 7, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Lodi City Council's shirtsleeve session scheduled for March 7, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting. The agenda consists solely of a notice of cancellation.

• Notice of cancellation of the March 7, 2023 shirtsleeve session

The Informal Informational Meeting scheduled for March 7, 2023, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The Lodi City Council will discuss and provide direction on filling the vacant District 4 council seat left by Shakir Khan's resignation. Options include appointing a successor, calling a special election in November 2023, or taking no action. The council must act by April 16, 2023, per state law.

• Vacancy in District 4 council seat due to resignation of Shakir Khan, effective February 16, 2023
• Options: appoint a successor, call a special election (estimated cost $25,000–$50,000), or do nothing
• Special election cost per voter estimated at $5.20–$10.46; District 4 has 3,943 registered voters
• Historical precedent: 1998 appointment process and decision not to fill vacancy for Bob Johnson
• Staff recommends against taking no action due to lack of representation and legal risk

The City Council decided to use an appointment process to fill the vacant District 4 seat. This decision followed a discussion of other options, including holding a special election or leaving the seat vacant.

• Adopted appointment process for filling vacant District 4 City Council seat (3-0, 1 abstention)

Committee on Homelessness

The Lodi Committee on Homelessness is meeting to receive reports from the Lodi Police Department liaison, city staff, and the Inner City Action Access Center. The agenda also includes updates from the San Joaquin Continuum of Care, outreach efforts, and a discussion of a recent editorial on homelessness.

• Lodi Police Department liaison report from Officer Mike Cascio
• City of Lodi report from John Della Monica and Jennifer Rhyne
• Inner City Action Access Center update and newsletter
• Lodi House 'Be Amazing' event tickets available for April 16
• Discussion of Lodi Homeless Court and a recent LNS editorial

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for March 2, 2023, at 8:00 AM. The notice, signed by Recreation Manager Tyler Ashbaugh, states there will be no meeting on that date. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed because the meeting was cancelled.

• Cancellation of the March 2, 2023, 8:00 AM regular meeting

City Council

The Lodi City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes approving $4,392,088.99 in claims, awarding a $72,000 contract for the Lodi Station Parking Garage repair, and several other routine items. The regular calendar includes mid-year budget adjustments, fire department side letters, and a resolution opposing a statewide initiative.

• Award $72,000 contract to TPA Construction for Lodi Station Parking Garage repair, with $20,000 change order authority and $110,000 appropriation
• Approve $4,392,088.99 in claims for January 27–February 9, 2023
• Approve $631,500 five-year agreement with Smart Energy Water for customer web portal and $3,919,307 with iPaySmart for payment services
• Adopt resolution opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act)
• Approve 2022/23 mid-year budget adjustments and new positions (Assistant City Attorney, Senior Electric Utility Business Analyst, Fleet Services Coordinator)

The City Council approved the 2022/23 mid-year budget adjustments and created three new staff positions. The council also authorized a $1.3 million cash-out of employee Covid 2020 leave balances using ARPA funds.

• Approved 2022/23 mid-year budget adjustments and new positions for Assistant City Attorney, Senior Electric Utility Business Analyst, and Fleet Services Coordinator (4-0)
• Authorized $1.3 million cash-out of employee Covid 2020 leave balances using ARPA funds (4-0)
• Approved $72,000 contract to TPA Construction, Inc. for Lodi Station Parking Garage Repair (Resolution 2023-43)
• Approved $200,000 for 2021-2023 Tree Maintenance contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. (Resolution 2023-44)
• Approved $50,000 for fire panel upgrades and alarm services with Securitas Electronic Security, Inc. (Resolution 2023-45)
• Approved side letter agreement for Juneteenth holiday leave for Lodi Fire Mid-Management (4-0)
• Approved paramedic incentives for Lodi Fire Mid-Management (4-0)
• Approved providing cellular devices and service for Council Members (4-0)

City Council

The Lodi City Council's shirtsleeve session scheduled for February 28, 2023, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Cancellation of the February 28, 2023 shirtsleeve session

The Informal Informational Meeting scheduled for February 28, 2023, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

This is a special meeting with only one substantive item: a closed-session discussion with legal counsel about threatened and anticipated litigation, including a potential lawsuit by Shakir Khan over his resignation as a council member. The council will also announce the closed session, adjourn to it, return, and disclose any action taken. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session: threatened and anticipated litigation (one case) and initiation of litigation (one case)
• Conference with legal counsel regarding potential lawsuit by Shakir Khan against the City of Lodi based on his resignation as a council member

The City Council held a special meeting and closed session to discuss litigation and a council vacancy. The Council unanimously decided to set a special meeting for March 7, 2023, to present options for filling the District 4 seat vacated by Shakir Khan.

• Scheduled special meeting for March 7, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. to present options for filling District 4 vacancy (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for February 22, 2023, is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee's regular meeting scheduled for February 22, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The agenda serves only as a notice of cancellation.

• Meeting cancelled for February 22, 2023

City Council

The Lodi City Council's shirtsleeve session scheduled for February 21, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

The provided text contains no legible record of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of numerical sequences and does not contain meeting minutes.

Lodi Improvement Committee

The Lodi Improvement Committee is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applicants and receive an update on the Analysis of Impediments. Members will also review the committee's 2022 annual activities, including efforts on assisting the unsheltered population and East Side improvements, and will set topics for upcoming meetings, including scoring CDBG applications in March.

• CDBG applicant presentations
• Update on Analysis of Impediments progress
• Review of 2022 activities: assisting unsheltered population, East Side improvement, community improvement, administration
• Plan to score CDBG applications in March
• Plan for April 'Love Lodi' event

The committee heard presentations from six organizations seeking Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for public services and capital projects. Members approved minutes from four previous meetings and scheduled upcoming sessions for application scoring and bylaws discussion.

• Approved minutes from May 11, 2021, June 8, 2021, July 13, 2021, and December 13, 2022 (5-0)
• Scheduled March meeting to score CDBG applications
• Scheduled April meeting for Love Lodi presentation and Bylaws discussion
• Scheduled May meeting for presentations by Officer Cascio and Rails to Trails

City Council

The City Council adopted resolutions to set a pre-approved adjustment index for water rates and revised Growth Management Program procedures. The council also approved several public works contracts and security service amendments.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-42 setting pre-approved water rate adjustment index (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-41 revising Growth Management Program procedures (5-0)
• Approved $3,242,200.01 in claims for Jan 13-26, 2023 (5-0)
• Awarded $81,520 Hale Park Parking Lot contract to Tosted Asphalt, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $356,004 rodent control agreement with Area Wide Exterminators, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 security services amendment for Lyons Security Service, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved multi-way stop controls at Crescent Ave/Pine St, Elm St/California St, and School St/Locust St (5-0)
• Approved $438,418 auditing services agreement with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP (5-0)

City Council

The Lodi City Council is holding a shirtsleeve session with a single substantive item: receiving a presentation from the California Joint Powers Risk Management Authority (CJPRMA) about the city's participation in the risk-sharing pool. The presentation will cover coverage for general liability, property, and ancillary programs, as well as upcoming insurance premiums and self-insured retentions. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, public comments, adjournment).

• Receive presentation on CJPRMA risk-sharing pool participation
• Overview of risk pooling and services provided by CJPRMA
• Information on upcoming insurance premiums and self-insured retentions

The City Council held a 'shirtsleeve' informational meeting to receive presentations on the California Joint Powers Risk Management Authority (CJPRMA) risk sharing pool. No formal actions were taken during the session.

Lodi Improvement Committee

The Lodi Improvement Committee's regular meeting scheduled for February 14, 2023, is canceled. A special meeting will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023, instead. The cancellation notice states the agenda could not be posted 72 hours in advance, and the meeting would lack a quorum.

• Regular meeting canceled due to special meeting on Feb. 16
• Agenda not posted 72 hours in advance per Government Code Section 54954.2(a)
• Meeting would be called to order and canceled due to lack of quorum

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda: roll call, minutes approval, public comments, and reports from the Library Director, trustees' investments, the Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Library. No action items, ordinances, or contracts are listed; the meeting appears to be procedural and informational only.

• Library Director Report (E-1)
• Private Sector (Trustees') Investments Report (E-2)
• Lodi Public Library Foundation Report – Stuart Krengel (E-3)
• Friends of the Lodi Public Library Report – Kathryn Siddle (E-4)
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per person

The Board approved the previous meeting minutes. Trustees received checks to open a new account at the Bank of Stockton and to pay for previously approved security camera upgrades.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Processed $2,000 check to open new account at Bank of Stockton
• Processed $6,312.56 check for Alamo security cameras

Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission

The Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission is meeting to discuss updates on two upcoming events: Casino Night and a Teen Poetry Slam. The agenda includes approving the January 9, 2023 minutes and receiving public comments. No action items are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and planning.

• Discuss Casino Night updates: ticket sales at 350/500, $5 discount with 2 canned food items, event on March 3
• Discuss Poetry Slam updates: event on April 21, 2023, 6-7 pm at Thomas Theater, limited to 60 attendees
• Approve minutes from January 9, 2023 regular meeting
• Public comments on non-agenda items

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The regular meeting of the Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee scheduled for February 8, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The agenda serves only as a notice of cancellation.

• Meeting cancelled for February 8, 2023

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for February 8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Carnegie Forum has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda serves only as a notice of cancellation.

• Regular meeting cancelled for February 8, 2023

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Lodi Parks and Recreation Commission will review and discuss five conceptual designs for playground renovations at Legion, Peterson East, Katzakian, Hale Tot Lot, and English Oaks parks, funded by $1.63 million in one-time funds. The meeting also includes approval of the January 9, 2023 minutes and public comments. No action items are scheduled.

• Review five playground conceptual designs (Legion $360K, Peterson East $330K, Katzakian $330K, Hale Tot Lot $280K, English Oaks $345K)
• Approve January 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per non-agenda item

City Council

This agenda is a notice of cancellation. The Lodi City Council shirtsleeve session scheduled for February 7, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. will not be held. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Shirtsleeve session of February 7, 2023, cancelled

The Informal Informational Meeting scheduled for February 7, 2023, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made.

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission will discuss and vote on its 2023 goals and projects, which include commissioner recruitment, expanding the walkability program, expanding the annual health fair, and reintroducing the Red Alert medical alert program. They will also discuss plans to publicize the 2-1-1 San Joaquin resource to Lodi seniors. The meeting includes approval of minutes from November 3, 2022, and January 5, 2023.

• Approve 2023 Goals and Projects: commissioner recruitment, walkability program expansion, health fair expansion, Red Alert program
• Discuss Red Alert Program implementation with Fire Chief Ken Johnson
• Discuss plan to publicize 2-1-1 San Joaquin resources to Lodi seniors
• Approve November 3, 2022 and January 5, 2023 minutes
• Public comments on non-agenda items

Committee on Homelessness

This is a regular meeting of the Lodi Committee on Homelessness. The agenda includes reports from the LPD liaison, the City of Lodi, and the Inner City Action Access Center, as well as updates on the San Joaquin Continuum of Care, outreach, and service providers. No specific decisions or votes are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and updates.

• LPD Liaison Officer Mike Cascio's report
• City of Lodi report by John Della Monica and Jennifer Rhyne
• Inner City Action Access Center update by Corrina and Moriah
• San Joaquin Continuum of Care updates by Jennifer
• Outreach updates by Kathryn

City Council

The Lodi City Council will consider routine consent calendar items, including awarding contracts for the Hale Park Parking Lot Reconstruction ($81,520) and the Blakely Park Enze Pool Shallow End Adjustment ($197,175), along with several other resolutions. The agenda also includes a proclamation for FCCLA Week and receiving the FY 2021-2022 financial reports. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled.

• Award contract to Tosted Asphalt, Inc. for Hale Park Parking Lot Reconstruction ($81,520) plus $30,000 in change orders
• Award contract to Western Water Features, Inc. for Blakely Park pool shallow end adjustment ($197,175) plus $20,000 in change orders
• Authorize change order with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories for Substation Relay Modernization ($421,578) and appropriate $422,000
• Authorize change orders for Lodi Gun Range Ventilation Improvement Project and appropriate $300,000
• Approve speed limit reductions on Stockton Street and Lebaron Boulevard from 35/30 to 25 MPH

The City Council approved multiple resolutions for park improvements, utility modernization, and towing services. They also lowered speed limits on portions of Stockton Street and Lebaron Boulevard. A contract for Hale Park parking lot reconstruction was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved $3,179,084.31 in claims (4-0)
• Awarded $197,175 contract to Western Water Features, Inc. for Blakely Park pool adjustment (4-0)
• Approved $421,578 change order for Substation Relay Modernization project (4-0)
• Approved $300,000 for Lodi Gun Range Ventilation Improvement Project change orders (4-0)
• Approved $66,300 three-year RV abatement agreement with All Towing (4-0)
• Approved police rotational towing contract with All Towing (4-0)
• Reduced speed limits to 25 MPH on Stockton Street and Lebaron Boulevard (4-0)
• Pulled Hale Park parking lot reconstruction contract from agenda

City Council

The informal informational meeting scheduled for January 31, 2023, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made.

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a use permit for a martial arts studio at 2314 West Kettleman Lane, Suite 108. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comments. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other major decisions listed.

• Public hearing for a Use Permit to operate a Martial Arts Studio at 2314 West Kettleman Lane, Suite 108 (File 2022-032 U)
• CEQA exemption per Section 15301(b)(3)
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2023 meeting

The Planning Commission approved a use permit for a martial arts studio at 2314 West Kettleman Lane, Suite 108. The commission also approved the minutes from the January 11, 2023 meeting.

• Approved use permit for martial arts studio at 2314 West Kettleman Lane, Suite 108 (4-0)
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee's regular meeting scheduled for January 25, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The agenda serves only as a notice of cancellation.

• Meeting cancelled for January 25, 2023

City Council

The Lodi City Council is reviewing a proposed Hometown Microloan Program to provide direct loans to local startups and small businesses with ten or fewer employees. Staff recommends a fixed interest rate of 4% for the first year and a partnership with the San Joaquin County Revolving Loan Fund for administration. The council is asked to provide direction on program goals, loan terms, and the composition of the loan committee.

• Proposed loans range from $5,000 to $50,000 for creditworthy businesses unable to access traditional bank financing.
• Staff recommends a fixed interest rate of 4% for the first year, not to exceed the prime rate.
• A $20,000 annual cost is proposed for financial and technical assistance from the San Joaquin Small Business Development Center.
• The program requires a 10% equity injection for startups and targets minority, veteran, low-income, and women-owned businesses.
• Staff proposes a seven-member Loan Committee including representatives from FDCs, CDFIs, credit unions, and the Lodi Chamber of Commerce.

Lodi Sister City Committee

The Lodi Sister City Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss updates on the Kofu 60th anniversary gift, the Lodi Lake Japanese Garden project, and the pen pal program, as well as new business including the 2023 events calendar, membership dues, and a possible renewal with Lodi, Italy. The meeting will also cover the annual Crab Feed scheduled for March 11, 2023.

• Update on Kofu 60th Anniversary Gift
• Sister City Street Signs (on hold)
• Lodi Lake Japanese Garden Project Status
• 16th Annual Crab Feed – Saturday, March 11, 2023
• Lodi Italy Sister City Renewal

The committee approved the use of the U.S. Post Office to ship a Sandhill Crane Sculpture to Kofu, Japan. Members also approved the payment of 2023 Sister Cities International dues and accepted the treasurer's report.

• Approved using U.S. Post Office for shipping Sandhill Crane Sculpture to Kofu, Japan
• Approved minutes of the October 25, 2022 meeting
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report as of December 31, 2022 (ending balance $19,364.27)
• Approved payment of 2023 Sister Cities International dues
• Decided to research new style burgundy polo shirts

City Council

The Lodi City Council will consider a consent calendar with routine items, including a $2 million electric substation transformer purchase and a $2.4 million contract for solids handling facility improvements. They will also hold public hearings on county facilities fees and growth allocations, and consider appointing the city's first poet laureate.

• Waive bid process to purchase electric substation power transformer from Delta Star Inc. for $2,000,000
• Award contract for Solids Handling Facility Improvements at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility to Garney Pacific Inc. for $2,424,725
• Execute change order No. 2 with Westech Industries for directional drilling and conduit installation for $1,690,000
• Approve $654,285 Outdoor Equity Grant contract with State of California
• Public hearing to adopt San Joaquin County Facilities Fees and revise Growth Management Program procedures

The City Council approved multiple high-value contracts for electric substation equipment, water pollution facility improvements, and gas plant project services. The council also adopted resolutions to implement San Joaquin County Facilities Fees and appointed the city's first Poet Laureate.

• Approved $2,000,000 purchase of electric substation power transformer from Delta Star Incorporated (3-0)
• Awarded $2,424,725 contract for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility improvements to Garney Pacific, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $1,690,000 change order with Westech Industries, Inc. for State of California Natural Gas Power Plant Project (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-20 to implement collection of San Joaquin County Facilities Fees (3-0)
• Approved $654,285 Outdoor Equity Grant Contract with State of California (3-0)
• Approved $220,764 contract with One-Eighty Programs for outdoor educational activities (3-0)
• Appointed Nancy Aide Gonzalez St. Clair as Lodi’s first Poet Laureate (3-0)
• Tabled public hearing on Growth Management Program procedures to February 15, 2023 (3-0)

City Council

The Lodi City Council will receive information on implementing Senate Bill 1383 organic waste regulations and provide direction on a proposed Waste Management contract extension and new residential rate structure. The agenda includes a presentation from Waste Management on service changes, outreach, and rate adjustments. No formal action is scheduled; the council is expected to give direction.

• Proposed contract extension: 4/1/2023 – 12/31/2030, with WM option to 2035
• Weekly organics collection for residential and commercial customers starting Jan 2024
• New carts for all residential customers with green bodies and color-compliant lids
• Residential rate changes: 20/35-gal customers get 64-gal cart, +$5/month; 64-gal -$2; 96-gal -$56.31
• Public hearing scheduled for March 15, 2023; contract effective April 1, 2023

The City Council held a 'Shirtsleeve' informational meeting to receive a presentation on Senate Bill 1383 implementation and waste management rates. No formal actions were taken during the session.

Lodi Arts Commission

The Lodi Arts Commission regular meeting scheduled for January 11, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. is cancelled. No business will be conducted; the agenda serves only as a cancellation notice.

• Regular meeting of January 11, 2023 cancelled

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee's regular meeting scheduled for January 11, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The agenda serves only as a notice of cancellation.

• Meeting cancelled for January 11, 2023

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to revoke three conditional use permits for Blend Ultra Lounge at 115 S. School Street, Suite 13, for allegedly violating conditions requiring it to operate as a bona fide restaurant. The permits were originally issued for a brewery/restaurant with live entertainment, an on-sale liquor license, and live music. Staff recommends revocation based on evidence that the business operates primarily as a lounge and dance venue rather than a restaurant.

• Revocation of Conditional Use Permits U-03-26, U-05-013, and 2015-10-U for Blend Ultra Lounge at 115 S. School Street, Suite 13
• Public hearing on alleged violation of conditions of approval and state liquor license requirements to operate as a bona fide restaurant
• Applicant: City of Lodi; File Number PL2022-033
• Property owner: Downtown Partners, LLC, Scottsdale, AZ
• Reorganization: election of Lodi Arts Commission representative

The Planning Commission continued a hearing regarding the revocation of conditional use permits for Blend Lounge at 115 S. School Street. The operator was given six months to prove the business is operating as a bona fide restaurant. A follow-up hearing is scheduled for July 19, 2023.

• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Continued revocation hearing for permits U-03-26, U-05-013, and 2015-10-U at 115 S. School Street to July 19, 2023 (6-0)
• Required Blend Lounge to provide sales receipts showing 50% of food service sales to demonstrate compliance
• Appointed Commissioner Hicks as Representative to the Lodi Art Commission (6-0)

Lodi Arts Commission

The Lodi Arts Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss establishing subcommittees to update the City's Public Art Policy (adopted in 2001) and to develop a new Mural Art Policy. No action items are on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the December 9, 2022 meeting.

• Discuss establishing a subcommittee to update the current Public Art Policy
• Discuss establishing a subcommittee to develop a Mural Art Policy
• Approve December 9, 2022 minutes

Lodi Improvement Committee

The Lodi Improvement Committee's regular meeting scheduled for January 10, 2023, is cancelled due to lack of a quorum. The agenda was not posted 72 hours in advance as required by California law, so the meeting will be called to order and then cancelled.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Agenda not posted 72 hours in advance per Government Code Section 54954.2(a)

City Council

The Lodi City Council Shirtsleeve Session scheduled for January 10, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

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Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a closed session to discuss employment for one position (Library Director) and may take action after returning to open session. The regular meeting includes approval of minutes, public comments, and reports from the director, trustees' investments, the library foundation, and the Friends group. A library closure on March 30, 2023, is also on the agenda.

• Closed session on Library Director employment (Gov. Code §54957)
• Library closure on March 30, 2023
• Reports from Library Director, Trustees' Investments, Foundation, and Friends

The Board of Trustees approved a library closure scheduled for March 30, 2023. The meeting also included reports on library circulation, foundation funding for a circulation desk project, and fundraising totals from the Friends of the Lodi Public Library.

• Approved library closure for March 30, 2023
• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Trustee Campbell, second by Trustee Dalebout)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Lodi Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting with no action items. The main agenda item is a general department update from the director, covering topics such as budget adoption, grant awards, and recent operations. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with no formal decisions scheduled.

• Approve October 4, 2022, minutes
• General department updates and discussion
• Staff briefing reports on events, aquatics, youth programs, and park maintenance
• No action items on the agenda

Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission

The Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission is meeting to approve the December 12, 2022 minutes and discuss updates on Casino Night, Poetry Slam, and service projects for the 2022/2023 school year. No action items are listed; all agenda items are discussion-only.

• Approve December 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Discuss Casino Night Updates
• Discuss Poetry Slam Updates
• Discuss Service Projects 2022/2023 School Year

Committee on Homelessness

The Lodi Homelessness Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Harmony Homes project and the Inner City Action Access Center. They will also hear reports from the Lodi Police Department liaison and the City of Lodi, along with outreach and service provider updates.

• Harmony Homes update from City of Lodi staff
• Inner City Action Access Center update and donation plan
• San Joaquin Board of Supervisors presentation recap
• LPD Liaison Officer’s report
• SJCoC committee representative updates

City Council

The Lodi City Council will consider a consent calendar with routine items, including approving a $135,000 purchase order for nine fire personnel to attend paramedic school at Sacramento State, and waiving the bid process to buy a 2023 Ford F350 utility service truck for $79,987. The council will also hold a public hearing to introduce an ordinance reenacting county facilities fees, and discuss a property tax allocation agreement with San Joaquin County. The meeting includes a closed session on labor negotiations with fire mid-management.

• Purchase order to California State University, Sacramento for nine fire personnel paramedic school ($135,000)
• Waive bid process and purchase 2023 Ford F350 4x2 utility service truck from Downtown Ford ($79,987)
• Professional services agreement with Houston Fire Systems for Hutchins Street Square fire panel upgrade ($241,320)
• Public hearing to introduce ordinance reenacting Chapter 15.66 County Facilities Fees
• Receive register of claims for December 2-15, 2022 totaling $4,306,392.06

The City Council approved several resolutions for fire personnel training, equipment purchases, and infrastructure upgrades. The council also authorized a property tax allocation agreement with San Joaquin County and reorganized officers for four city agencies.

• Approved $4,306,392.06 in claims for Dec 2-15, 2022 (5-0)
• Authorized $135,000 for nine fire personnel to attend paramedic school (5-0)
• Approved $79,987 purchase of a 2023 Ford F350 utility truck (5-0)
• Authorized $241,320 for Hutchins Street Square Fire Panel System Upgrade (5-0)
• Approved $225,000 amendment for laboratory services with Global Labs, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized MOU for fire training facility use with City of Stockton up to $300,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-08 for property tax allocation upon annexation with San Joaquin County (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2014 to reenact County Facilities Fees chapter (5-0)

City Council

The Lodi City Council is holding a special emergency meeting to consider ratifying the City Manager's proclamation of a local emergency due to severe winter storms. The resolution would increase the City Manager's contracting authority for storm-related goods and services to a maximum of $500,000 and suspend the normal purchasing system for the duration of the emergency. The city has already sustained over $250,000 in damage to public facilities and anticipates further storms.

• Ratify City Manager's emergency proclamation for extreme weather
• Increase City Manager's contracting authority to $500,000 for storm-related purchases
• Suspend Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 3.20 purchasing system during emergency
• City reports over $250,000 in damage to facilities, including power poles and trees
• Emergency Operations Center opened December 31, 2022

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-01 to ratify a local emergency proclamation due to extreme weather. This action increases the City Manager's contracting authority for emergency goods and services to $500,000 and suspends standard purchasing systems for the duration of the emergency.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-01 ratifying local emergency proclamation (5-0)

City Council

The Lodi City Council's shirtsleeve session scheduled for January 3, 2023, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

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Parks & Recreation Commission

The regular January 3, 2023 meeting of the Lodi Parks & Recreation Commission is cancelled. A special meeting will be held on January 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. No agenda items are listed for this notice.

• Regular meeting cancelled for January 3, 2023
• Special meeting scheduled for January 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.