Lodi public meetings in 2025

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The scheduled regular meeting of the Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, will not take place. No agenda items will be considered or discussed at this time.

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for December 24, 2025 was cancelled. As a result, no agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Lodi Finance Committee

The Lodi Finance Committee will approve the minutes from the November 19, 2025 special meeting. It will hold a discussion on the city's Investment Policy and internal controls. It will also discuss a pension stabilization policy based on the December 6, 2017 City Council resolution. No formal actions are listed for these items on this agenda.

• Approve minutes of the November 19, 2025 special meeting (Agenda Item B.1)
• Discussion of Investment Policy and Internal Controls (Agenda Item C.1)
• Discussion of Pension Stabilization Policy (Agenda Item C.2)

City Council

The Lodi City Council will adopt a resolution approving final budget adjustments for FY 2024‑25, appropriating $665,508. It will also authorize a $395,000 increase to professional services contracts with 4Leaf, Inc. and BPR Consulting Group, LLC, bringing the total contract amount to $2,462,000 and allocating $278,000 from the Community Development Fund. Additional items include a temporary parking time extension for Restaurant Week, a new five‑year services agreement with Terex USA for electric utility equipment, and several public‑hearing agenda items.

• Adopt resolution approving FY 2024‑25 final budget adjustments and appropriating $665,508
• Authorize $395,000 contract increase for 4Leaf, Inc. and BPR Consulting Group, LLC (total not to exceed $2,462,000) and appropriate $278,000 from Community Development Fund
• Temporarily extend parking limit from 90 minutes to 4 hours without penalty for Lodi Restaurant Week
• Approve five‑year professional services agreement with Terex USA, LLC for electric utility vehicle inspection and repair ($150,000)
• Public hearings on adoption of 2025 California Building Codes and ordinance changes related to energy theft fee and animal services

City Council

The City Council will review the process for handling resident requests, such as all-way stop signs. Members will also determine which topics to include in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Planning Session scheduled for January 28, 2026.

• Review of resident request process for traffic controls, using the Oak and Crescent intersection as an example
• Discussion of FY 2026-27 Planning Session agenda items
• Proposed planning topics: Pension Stabilization Policy and Deferred Maintenance for Parks & Streets
• Proposed planning topics: Implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan and Economic Strategic Plan
• Review of the 2023 Strategic Vision

Committee on Homelessness

The Lodi Committee on Homelessness will review reports from service providers, including the Lodi Access Center and Hope Harbor, and discuss updates on the Main Street project and the Data Enhancement Project.

• Review of service provider reports (Lodi Access Center, Hope Harbor, etc.)
• Update on Main Street project and Lodi Access Center construction
• Discussion of Data Enhancement Project to measure homelessness efforts
• Temporary Pet Fostering Project discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for January 8, 2026

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee will hold a quasi‑judicial hearing to authorize revisions to the Conditions of Approval for a previously approved two‑story, 12‑unit housing project at 620 S. Central Ave. The request is filed by Ryan Haggerty (File PL202 1-007 SP) and is exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Section 15332. The hearing must include disclosure of any ex parte communications as required by Resolution No. 2006‑31.

• Revision of Conditions of Approval for 2‑story, 12‑unit housing project at 620 S. Central Ave (Applicant: Ryan Haggerty, File PL202 1-007 SP, CEQA exempt)

Lodi Arts Commission

The Lodi Arts Commission will consider and vote on funding to repair and refresh the Buddhist Church Annex building mural known as "Japantown." It will also discuss a Kofu Japan art exchange call to artists, receive a presentation on potential future mural sites, get updates from the Lodi Arts Foundation, consider a sister‑city partnership with Japan, discuss marketing plan funding, and review by‑law and policy updates.

• Discuss and approve funding to repair and refresh Buddhist Church Annex "Japantown" mural (D-1)
• Discuss and approve Kofu Japan art exchange Call to Artists (D-2)
• Receive presentation on potential future mural sites in Lodi (E-1)
• Discuss Sister City Partnership with Japan (E-3)
• Discuss Lodi Arts Commission General Marketing Plan funding (E-4)

The commission unanimously approved a one‑time $1,500 allocation for two commemorative plaques and a $200 annual CIP allocation for future name additions. It also unanimously approved the grant committee’s recommended awards totaling $17,750 for FY 2025‑26. Minutes from July, September and October 2025 were adopted as amended with a 4‑0‑1 vote. The commission directed staff to obtain a formal bid for the Japantown mural and place the item on a future agenda.

• Approved July, September and October 2025 minutes as amended (4‑0‑1 vote)
• Approved $1,500 allocation for two plaques and $200 annual CIP for additional names (unanimous)
• Approved grant committee recommendations totaling $17,750 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to obtain a formal bid for the Japantown mural and place it on a future agenda

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission will consider a request to approve a Use Permit that authorizes a Type 41 ABC license for on‑sale beer and wine at Guantonio’s Wood Fired Cuisine expansion located at 606 West Lockeford Street. The applicant is Guantonio’s Wood Fired Cuisine, LLC and the property owner is AJ Global Properties, LLC; the staff report recommends approval and notes the project is CEQA‑exempt under Section 15061(b)(3). The agenda also includes standard items such as roll call, minutes, public comment limits, announcements, and other procedural matters.

• Use Permit request for Type 41 ABC license at 606 West Lockeford Street (Guantonio’s Wood Fired Cuisine, LLC)
• Staff recommendation to approve the permit, citing CEQA exemption (Section 15061(b)(3))
• Project site is 0.2 acre (8,909 sq ft) in Mixed Use Corridor (MCO) zoning

Lodi Improvement Committee

The committee will discuss Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) updates and review task assignments for 2024/2025 annual activities. The body will also determine topics for upcoming meetings in January and February 2026.

• CDBG award for 2025-26 program year totaling $655,037
• Proposed $235,000 for Public Works Project
• Proposed $130,000 for DCDC/HACSJ Salas Park project
• Proposed $23,000 for Lodi House Walnut Street Project
• Proposed $17,000 for The Salvation Army Security Project

Measure L Citizen Oversight Committee

The Measure L Citizens’ Oversight Committee will approve the minutes from its October 27, 2025 meeting. It will receive the draft Fiscal Year 2024/25 Measure L Annual Accountability Report and background information on the report and Measure L’s relationship to the General Fund. No fiscal impact is noted for these agenda items.

• Approve minutes of the October 27, 2025 Measure L Citizens’ Oversight Committee meeting
• Receive draft Fiscal Year 2024/25 Measure L Annual Accountability Report
• Receive background information on the Measure L Annual Accountability Report and its history with the General Fund
• Report shows $9.1 million revenue and $9,308,633 expenditures for FY 2024/25
• Fund balance at June 30, 2025 is $1,580,709.27

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees will consider approving the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes a public comment period limited to five minutes per speaker. Several reports will be presented, including the Library Report, a Private Sector Trustees’ Investments Report, and reports from the Library Foundation and Friends of the Library. No specific action items are listed beyond the minute approval.

• Approve minutes from November 10, 2025
• Public comment period (max 5 minutes per person)
• Library Report – presented by Jenni Fontanilla
• Private Sector (Trustees’) Investments Report
• Lodi Public Library Foundation Report – presented by Stewart Krengel

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025. The agenda lists no business items to be decided.

• Meeting cancelled
• No regular business items
• Meeting location: Hutchins Street Square

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure contracts and the purchase of two compressed natural gas buses. The body will also set public hearings for building and animal code updates and select a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore.

• Purchase of two 35-foot compressed natural gas buses from Gillig, LLC (not-to-exceed $1,750,000)
• Construction management services for the City of Lodi Animal Shelter Project ($75,000)
• Citywide window and glass repair contract with Mountain Valley Glass, Inc. ($72,700)
• Allocation of $5,000 in public benefit funds to Wrestling Booster Club of Tokay High
• Public hearing set for Dec 17 regarding 2025 California Building Code and animal-related municipal code amendments

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Lodi Parks & Recreation Commission will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2026 term and receive department updates. Commissioners will consider the Lodi Lake StoryWalk® proposal funded by the Library Foundation. The body will discuss how to proceed with the Lawrence Park skate park project, including whether to use the available $175k design money to renovate the existing skate park at Kofu Park.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2026 (Action Item D-1)
• Presentation of Lodi Lake StoryWalk® proposal by the Library (E-2)
• Discussion on Lawrence Park skate park project and possible $175k design fund for Kofu Park renovation (E-3)
• Recognition of Lodi Lions Club donation of over $30K for Emerson Park renovations (E-1)
• Public comments proposing renovation of Enze Pool at Blakely Park

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The regular meeting of the Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee scheduled for November 26, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission announced that there will be no regular meeting on November 26, 2025. No agenda items or decisions are scheduled for that date. All staff reports and documents remain available at the Community Development Office.

Lodi Finance Committee

The Lodi Finance Committee will hear a presentation from Wells Fargo Securities about its investment services. Committee members will review the city’s Investment Policy and examine a draft Quarterly Investment Report covering the last three quarters of FY 25. No formal actions are listed; the items are for discussion and review.

• Presentation of services by Wells Fargo Securities (Agenda Item E.1)
• Investment Policy Review (Agenda Item E.2)
• Draft Quarterly Investment Report Review – last 3 quarters of FY 25 (Agenda Item E.3)
• Approve minutes of the September 10, 2025 special meeting (Consent Calendar B.1)
• Public comment period for non‑agenda items

City Council

The Lodi City Council will consider a series of resolutions, including a $660,000 authorization for the Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Program (Project No. 11). Other items include park repair funding, contract amendments for consulting and fire alarm services, and several construction contracts ranging from $206,000 to $600,000. The meeting also includes a closed‑session discussion of labor negotiations, threatened and anticipated litigation, and performance evaluations for appointed officials.

• Adopt resolution authorizing $110,000 for immediate repairs to Salas Park due to vandalism
• Adopt resolution authorizing $660,000 for Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Program (Project No. 11)
• Adopt amendment to Terracon Consultants contract for an additional $60,000 (total $120,000)
• Adopt amendment to Securitas Technology contract adding $40,000 (total $187,483)
• Approve plans and advertise bids for 2025 Stormwater Trash Collection Project – $600,000 combined

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee will not hold its regular meeting on November 12, 2025. No agenda items or decisions are scheduled for this date.

Lodi Arts Commission

The Lodi Arts Commission will consider approving a plaque honoring former and current members and will discuss the selection of grant recipients. It will receive an update from the Lodi Arts Foundation and consider funding for its general marketing plan. The commission will also define the geographic scope for public‑art applicants and review updates to its bylaws and AiPP funding policies.

• Discuss and approve plaque for former and current LAC members
• Discuss and approve grant selection
• Discuss Lodi Arts Commission general marketing plan funding
• Define “Lodi and surrounding areas” for public‑art applicant pool
• Discuss updates to LAC bylaws and AiPP funding policies

The Lodi Arts Commission approved the July, September and October 2025 meeting minutes. It allocated $1,500 to purchase two plaques for former LAC members and set a $200 annual CIP fund for future name additions. The commission also approved $17,750 in grant awards to eight local arts projects for FY 2025‑26. A subcommittee was created to review and update the commission’s bylaws and AiPP policies.

• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (3 for, 0 against, 1 abstain)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes
• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes
• Approved $1,500 one‑time allocation for two plaques and $200 annual CIP fund (unanimous)
• Approved $17,750 in grant awards to eight arts projects (unanimous)
• Created subcommittee (Chair Mello, Metcalf, Mellor) to review bylaws and AiPP policies (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The agenda announces that the regular meeting of the Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, will not take place. No decisions, proposals, or other agenda items are listed for that date.

• Notice of cancellation of the regular meeting on November 12, 2025

City Council

The Lodi City Council will hold a special meeting on November 12, 2025. The council will enter a closed session to discuss recruitment for the vacant City Manager position, including a conference with Mosaic Public Partners as required by Government Code § 54957. The agenda also includes standard items such as call to order, public comment procedures, and adjournments.

• Announcement of closed session
• Public Employment – conference with Mosaic Public Partners regarding recruitment for City Manager vacancy (Gov Code § 54957)
• Public comment submission methods: in‑person, email, mail, hand delivery
• Adjourn to closed session
• Return to open session and adjournment

Lodi Improvement Committee

The Lodi Improvement Committee will review the upcoming Community Development Block Grant application for capital projects and discuss annual activities and assignments for 2024/2025.

• Presentation on CDBG application for community projects
• Review of 2024/2025 annual activities and task assignments
• Determine topics for upcoming meetings (December, January)
• Public comments on non-agenda items
• Review of previous meeting minutes

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees will vote to approve the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. The board will hear public comments, limited to five minutes per speaker. Several reports will be presented, including a Library Report, a Private Sector (Trustees’) Investments Report, a Foundation Report, and a Friends of the Library Report.

• Approval of minutes – October 13, 2025
• Public comment period – up to five minutes per person
• Library Report – presented by Jenni Fontanilla
• Private Sector (Trustees’) Investments Report
• Lodi Public Library Foundation Report – presented by Stewart Krengel

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss the logistics, costs, and operation of a Senior Café. Members will also identify ways to improve the city website for seniors and plan a presentation for the City Council.

• Logistics for Senior Café at Loel Community Center
• Planning for 2025 Commission projects
• Improvements to the City of Lodi website for seniors
• Discussion of a vacant Commissioner position
• Nominations for 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair appointments

The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission meeting was called to order at 8:00 AM but was canceled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were discussed, and no decisions were made.

Lodi Finance Committee

The Lodi Finance Committee special meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were presented, and no decisions or discussions will take place. Staff reports and related documents are not applicable for this meeting.

Lodi Finance Committee

The Lodi Finance Committee will approve the September 10 special meeting minutes and act on routine consent items. It will hear a presentation from Wells Fargo Securities on its investment services, review the city’s Investment Policy, and examine a draft quarterly investment report covering the last three quarters of FY 2025.

• Approve minutes from the September 10, 2025 special meeting
• Wells Fargo Securities – Presentation of Services (Agenda Item E.1)
• Investment Policy Review (Agenda Item E.2)
• Draft Quarterly Investment Report Review – last three quarters of FY 2025 (Agenda Item E.3)
• Consent calendar routine items

City Council

The City Council will consider the final removal of City Manager Scott R. Carney and the appointment of James Lindsay as Interim City Manager. The body will also vote on various city contracts, budget write-offs, and updates to the municipal development code.

• Final resolution to remove City Manager Scott R. Carney from office
• Appointment of James Lindsay as Interim City Manager at $140 per hour
• Write-off of general billing bad debts from 2017 to 2021 totaling $245,550
• Contract with KBI Painting for Hutchins Street Square pool area not to exceed $150,000
• Purchase of one Ford F550 Dump Truck and one Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Utility Truck for $168,652

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Lodi Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss how to proceed with the Lawrence Park skate park, reviewing options for design work, possible repairs, or pausing the project. Commissioners will hear a presentation on the Lodi Lake StoryWalk® proposal, which estimates a cost of about $15,000. The meeting will also include a staff presentation recognizing the Lodi Lions Club’s recent improvements and donations at Emerson Park.

• Lawrence Park Skate Park project – options include continuing design ($175,000), using $85,000 for repairs, or pausing the RFP
• Lodi Lake StoryWalk® proposal – 16–20 panels along a 0.5–1 mile trail, estimated cost $15,000
• Emerson Park improvements – new swing area, picnic table, metal roof and shade trees donated by the Lodi Lions Club (no funding impact)

City Council

The Lodi City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the recruitment process for a future city manager vacancy. The session includes a closed session regarding public employment and a subsequent open session to disclose any actions taken.

• Closed session: Conference with Acting City Manager James Lindsay and Interim Human Resources Manager Cristina Gonzales
• Closed session: Public Employment – Regarding One Position
• Closed session: Recruitment Process and Selection of Recruiter for Future City Manager Vacancy
• Public comment submission deadline: Two hours prior to the meeting
• Meeting location: Carnegie Forum, 305 W. Pine Street

City Council

The Lodi City Council is holding a special meeting to feature the Mayor's State of the City Presentation. The event is hosted by the Lodi Chamber of Commerce.

• Mayor's State of the City Presentation

Measure L Citizen Oversight Committee

The Measure L Citizens’ Oversight Committee will approve minutes from its November 4, 2024 and October 20, 2025 meetings. It will receive background information on the committee’s role, the FY 2024/25 year‑end revenue estimate of $9,100,526 and expenditure estimate of $9,305,895, and the FY 2025/26 budget including a $400,000 transfer to the Parks Capital Fund. The committee will also select its Chair and Vice Chair before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of the November 4 2024 Measure L Citizens’ Oversight Committee meeting
• Approve minutes of the October 20 2025 Measure L Citizens’ Oversight Committee meeting
• Receive background information on Measure L oversight role and FY 2024/25 year‑end estimates ($9,100,526 revenue, $9,305,895 expenditures)
• Review FY 2025/26 budget items such as $260,060 for Library, $748,300 for Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services, and $400,000 transfer to Parks Capital Fund
• Select Chair and Vice Chair for the Measure L Citizens’ Oversight Committee

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance at a public location.

• Notice of cancellation for the regular meeting
• Meeting location: Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission announced that the regular meeting set for Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. will not take place. No agenda items will be considered or discussed at this time.

City Council

The Lodi City Council will hold a closed session to address potential disciplinary action against City Manager Scott R. Carney, including continuing his suspension and initiating the process to remove him from office. The council will also discuss appointing an acting city manager and a threatened litigation claim (Government Claim #25-45) filed by Carney. After the closed session, the council will return to open session and adjourn.

• Potential discipline, dismissal, or release of City Manager Scott R. Carney
• Continuation of suspension of City Manager Scott R. Carney
• Appointment of an acting City Manager
• Threatened litigation pursuant to Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(2), Government Claim #25-45 by Scott Carney

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending multiple sections of the Municipal Code regarding residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial zoning. The body will also vote on several infrastructure contracts and public improvement agreements.

• Contract for Lodi Police Department Training Facility Phase 1 Project to A.M. Stephens Construction Co., Inc. for $768,816.21
• Lodi Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancement Project appropriation of $258,000
• 3-year agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for GIS software for $180,900
• Public hearing to amend Lodi Municipal Code Title 15 (Building and Construction) and Title 17 (Development Code)
• Donation of $1,000 from the Dona Dorothy Platt Trust for the Lodi Public Library

Lodi Improvement Committee

The scheduled regular meeting of the Lodi Improvement Committee on October 14, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review reports from library staff, the Foundation, and the Friends of the Lodi Public Library. The board is scheduled to take action on a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Lodi Public Library Foundation.

• Accept new Memorandum of Understanding with the Lodi Public Library Foundation

Committee on Homelessness

The committee will review reports from service providers and subcommittees, including updates on the Lodi Access Center. Members will discuss a temporary pet fostering project and establish term limits for the Chair and Vice Chair.

• Discussion of a temporary pet fostering project for in-patient programmers
• Establishment of term limits for Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of LPD Liaison Officer report citing 160 total calls handled and 16 clean-ups/postings
• Update on the Resource Workshop planned for October 15 at First Baptist in Lodi with a cost of $500
• Planning for a tour of Prevail on October 30

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee announced that the scheduled regular meeting on October 8, 2025, will not take place. No agenda items will be considered or discussed at this time.

Lodi Arts Commission

The Commission will vote on funding recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Project Grant cycle from a pool of $22,000. Members will also approve artists for storm drain murals at Central Avenue and Eden Street and discuss a potential sister city partnership with Japan.

• Grant selection for 11 applicants requesting a total of $38,760
• Approval of artists for storm drain murals at Central Avenue and Eden Street
• Proposed plaque for commissioners serving five or more years funded by Arts in Public Places
• Appointment of a subcommittee to refresh PRCS office display boxes with $300 in funding
• Discussion of Lodi Arts Commission General Marketing Plan funding

The Lodi Arts Commission approved two storm‑drain art designs—one by Kevin “Elf” Murphy for a to‑be‑determined location and one by city staff Jennifer Howell for the Central & Eden site—both contingent on Public Works confirming suitable locations. Commissioners also created a sub‑committee of Mellor, Johns, and Crete to develop a concept for updating the PRCS lobby display boxes. Several items, including the plaque for former LAC members, the grant selection, and the September 10, 2025 minutes, were tabled for future consideration.

• Approved Kevin “Elf” Murphy storm‑drain art design (unanimous), pending site confirmation
• Approved Jennifer Howell storm‑drain art design for Central & Eden (unanimous), pending site confirmation
• Created sub‑committee (Mellor, Johns, Crete) to update PRCS lobby display boxes (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of plaque for LAC former and current serving members
• Tabled approval of grant selection
• Tabled approval of September 10, 2025 minutes
• Deferred marketing‑plan funding discussion to future meeting
• Deferred definition of “Lodi and surrounding areas” for public‑art applicants to future meeting

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Lodi Planning Commission scheduled for October 8, 2025, has been cancelled.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regular meeting of the Lodi Parks & Recreation Commission scheduled for October 7, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Lodi City Council will hold a closed session to discuss possible discipline, dismissal, or release of City Manager Scott R. Carney and to continue his suspension while appointing an acting manager. The council will also hold a conference on labor negotiations involving multiple city employee unions. After the closed session, the council will adjourn.

• Potential discipline, dismissal, or release of City Manager Scott R. Carney; continuation of his suspension and appointment of an acting city manager (B.1).
• Conference on labor negotiations with unions including the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFSCME, Police Mid‑Managers, and others (B.2).

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission will meet to discuss the logistics of a Senior Café, review proposed projects for 2025, plan a presentation to the City Council, and consider improvements to the City of Lodi website for seniors. No actions or approvals are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Senior Café logistics (location, hours, operation, costs)
• Discussion of 2025 Commission projects
• Discussion of date and topics for a Council presentation
• Discussion of enhancements to the City of Lodi website for seniors

The commission voted 5-0 to approve the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes, adding the next Senior Café date of November 7, 2025. They also voted 5-0 to adopt a new process for drafting and distributing meeting minutes and agendas, with timelines for staff and commissioners. No other decisions were made.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes with added Senior Café date (5-0)
• Adopted new agenda and minutes process (5-0)

City Council

The Lodi City Council will hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation with legal counsel. In the open session, council members will vote on a series of resolutions covering parking time extensions, equipment purchases, and contract approvals. Key items include a $751,526 after‑school staff support contract with Lodi Unified School District and a $500,000 art installation project. Additional actions address traffic parking changes, water well abandonment, and other routine matters.

• Adopt resolution authorizing $751,526 contract with Lodi Unified School District for after‑school staff support (Bridge Program) for 2025/2026
• Adopt resolution approving up to $500,000 for the “Messis Copiosa” art installation at State Route 99 and Turner Road
• Adopt resolution waiving bid process to purchase power monitoring equipment, appropriating $12,061
• Adopt resolution modifying residential permit parking restricted hours and zone boundaries in Zones C and D
• Adopt resolution authorizing $65,996 for Well No. 8 abandonment by Eaton Drilling Company

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee will not hold its regular meeting on September 24, 2025. No agenda items will be considered at this time. Staff reports and related documents remain available for public inspection at the Community Development Department office and on the city website.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a use permit for a private school providing vocational and life skills training. The meeting will also include the review of minutes from June, July, and August 2025.

• Use permit request for Journey Adult Day Program at 550 West Century Boulevard

City Council

The regular meeting of the Lodi City Council scheduled for September 17, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered or decided at this time. Staff reports and other documents remain available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office and on the city website.

Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee

The Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee announced that its regular meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. at the Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street, will not be held. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time. Staff reports and related documents remain available for public inspection at the Community Development Department.

Lodi Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to establish its internal organization. The body will select a Chair and Vice Chair and discuss the process for appointing a third member with financial expertise.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of selection process for a third committee member (Lodi resident with financial expertise)
• Receipt of investment report
• Determination of meeting frequency

Lodi Arts Commission

At this meeting the Lodi Arts Commission will consider several action items, including discussing and approving a general marketing plan that proposes hiring a social‑media manager at a cost of $9,000 funded by an Arts in Public Places grant. The commission will also vote on a plaque to honor long‑serving members, using AiPP funds, and review proposed changes to its budget and capital‑improvement projects that would reallocate existing AiPP funding. Additional items include appointing a grant‑selection sub‑committee and receiving updates on ongoing public‑art projects.

• Approve General Marketing Plan – hire social media manager (proposed $9,000 grant funding)
• Approve plaque honoring former and current serving members – funded by Arts in Public Places (AiPP) funds
• Approve changes to Lodi Arts Commission budget and capital‑improvement projects – reallocate AiPP funds among Bike Rack Art, Storm Drain Art, Traffic Control Box Art, and Mural Maintenance
• Appoint a Grant Selection Sub‑Committee
• Receive update on State Route 99 and Turner Rd. art installation project

The Lodi Arts Commission approved the August 20, 2025 minutes and affirmed existing AiPP CIPs while recommending a new Painted Pianos CIP funded at $6,000 per year. Commissioners also appointed three members to a FY 2026 grant‑selection sub‑committee. Several items, including the marketing plan and a plaque design, were continued or tabled for future meetings.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended adding a $6,000 annual Painted Pianos CIP (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioners Johns, Perrault, and Metcalf to FY 2026 grant‑selection sub‑committee (unanimous)
• Continued discussion on General Marketing Plan (no decision)
• Tabled plaque design and cost quote (no decision)
• Tabled Sister City Partnership discussion (no decision)
• Discussed Display Boxes at PRCS offices, no action taken
• Discussed LPD mural and HSS bike rack, no action taken

Planning Commission

The Lodi Planning Commission announced that there will be no regular meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. No agenda items were considered or decided because the meeting was cancelled. All staff reports and documents remain available for public inspection at the Community Development Office.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution approving the 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. This report details how $625,615 in federal funds were used to address goals including affordable housing, homelessness, and public services.

• Public hearing for the 2024-25 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
• Report on $625,615 in CDBG entitlement program year funds
• Funding for Second Harvest food assistance ($10,000)
• Funding for LOEL Meals on Wheels ($10,000)
• Funding for SA Hope Harbor OPS ($20,000)

Lodi Improvement Committee

The Lodi Improvement Committee will hear a presentation on the Downtown Specific Plan and receive updates on the Community Development Block Grant, including the $655,037 award and proposed allocations. The committee will also review 2024‑2025 annual activity updates and discuss topics for upcoming meetings. Finally, members will nominate and vote for a temporary chair and vice chair.

• Presentation of the Downtown Specific Plan
• CDBG 2025‑26 award of $655,037 with proposed allocations: $405,000 capital projects, $98,000 CBO projects, $130,000 administration
• Review of 2024‑2025 CDBG allocations and four capital project applications (partial funding recommended for one)
• Updates on annual activities such as assistance for the unsheltered population and East Side improvement
• Reorganization: nomination and vote for temporary chair and vice chair

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the August 18 and August 24, 2025 meetings. A motion was made and carried to schedule the Library Strategic Plan meeting for October 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (motion carries)
• Approved August 24, 2025 minutes (motion carries)
• Set date for Library Strategic Plan meeting to Oct 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm (motion carries)

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The Commission will vote on a process for receiving agenda items. Members will also discuss the logistics of the Senior Café, upcoming 2025 projects, a presentation for the Council, and improvements to the city website for seniors.

• Approval of agenda items process
• Logistics for Senior Café at Loel Community Center
• Planning for 2025 Commission projects
• Date and topics for a Council presentation
• Improvements to the City of Lodi website for seniors

The commission voted 5-0 to approve the minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting. No other motions were adopted, and all action items were listed as none. The meeting discussed senior café plans and website improvements pending city action, and noted the resignation of Commissioner Sandra Legan.

• Approved July 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Lodi Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss the Lodi Lake Japanese Garden conceptual plan and a sports tourism strategic plan. The agenda also includes approving minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approve August 7, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
• Lodi Lake Japanese Garden Conceptual Plan presentation
• Visit Lodi Sports Tourism Strategic Plan presentation
• Public comments on non-agenda items
• Parks Superintendent Virrey updates on projects and funding

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the Library Strategic Plan. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items and public comment.

• Discussion of Library Strategic Plan

The Lodi Public Library Board reviewed the 2022‑2024 Strategic & Operating Plan and discussed goals related to community awareness, equity, literacy, collections, staffing, and space. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The discussion will continue at the next regular board meeting.

Lodi Arts Commission

The Lodi Arts Commission held a special meeting on August 20, 2025, but no quorum was present. The meeting was adjourned after one minute.

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting and the August 11, 2025 meeting. Both motions were moved by Trustee Melton, seconded by Trustee Dalebout, and carried. No other formal actions or decisions were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Lodi Improvement Committee

The committee is discussing the 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and the allocation of a $655,037 award. Members will also provide updates on 2024-2025 annual activities and assign remaining tasks. The body will determine topics for September and October meetings.

• Proposed 2025-26 CDBG allocations including $235,000 for a Public Works Project and $130,000 for DCDC/HACSJ Salas Park
• City Council allocation of $100,000 ($20,000 per Councilmember) for non-profit funds
• CDBG funding for CBOs including $29,500 for Community Partnership for Families and $17,500 for Salvation Army Hope Harbor
• Proposed $15,000 for the City of Lodi Graffiti Abatement Program from Administration funding
• Review of 2024-2025 goals including unsheltered population assistance and East Side improvement

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees scheduled for August 12, 2025, has been cancelled.

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The commission approved the minutes of the April 3 2025 meeting with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. No other actions or approvals were taken during the July 3 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 3rd, 2025 meeting (6-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission voted 3-0 to approve the minutes of the June 2, 2025 special meeting. They also voted 3-0 to adopt the recommended changes to the Hutchins Street Square Rental Contract Handbook, which extend the event end time to 11:00 PM and add regular progress monitoring.

• Approved June 2, 2025 special meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Hutchins Street Square Rental Contract Handbook changes (3-0)

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The board unanimously approved the June meeting minutes. It agreed to hold a strategic planning session on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Drummond Room. The regular August board meeting was postponed to Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The proposal to change library hours was discussed but no decision was made.

• Approved June minutes (unanimous)
• Set strategic planning session for Aug 17, 2025, 1:00 p.m. in Drummond Room
• Postponed regular August meeting to Aug 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Committee on Homelessness

The committee approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes as the official record. It voted to retain monthly reporting rather than switch to quarterly reports. A Family Promise tour was scheduled for July 15 at Lodi House, and the group agreed to review voting‑member eligibility requirements. The next meeting was set for August 14, 2025.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes as official LCOH minutes
• Retained monthly reporting schedule for LCOH (no change to quarterly)
• Scheduled Family Promise tour at Lodi House on July 15, 2025, 9 AM
• Agreed to review eligibility requirements for voting members
• Scheduled next LCOH meeting for August 14, 2025, 2:30 pm at LPD Community Room
• No action taken on proposal to purchase a Zoom account ($160/year)

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission approved the minutes of the April 3, 2025 meeting with a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were taken; the commission discussed senior café plans, upcoming projects, officer terms, and a draft letter to the city manager, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Committee on Homelessness

The committee heard reports from the Lodi Access Center, the community‑engagement subcommittee, and a tour of St. Mary's Homeless Shelter. It noted a county/city proposal to locate a medical clinic at the Access Center to reduce building refurbishment costs, which will be considered by City Council. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Lodi Improvement Committee

The Lodi Improvement Committee could not achieve a quorum, with only three members present and two absent. As a result, the meeting was adjourned after one minute. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The trustees unanimously approved the meeting minutes from May 12 and May 28. A motion to move the Library Director Employment Contract from item E‑1 to item F‑2 in the agenda was seconded and passed. No other substantive actions were resolved during this meeting.

• Approved May 12 & May 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved Library Director Employment Contract to action item F‑2 (motion passed)

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The board members finalized the contract for the Library Director recruitment process and will recommend it to City Council at the June meeting. No members of the public spoke during the public comment portion. The meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m.

• Finalized Library Director recruitment contract and recommended City Council approval (no vote recorded)

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the May 12 meeting minutes after a motion by Trustee Kooger and a second by Trustee Melton. The board discussed ongoing restroom misuse, a malfunctioning fire alarm system under temporary fire watch, and staffing vacancies for part‑time library associates. A city budget study session was noted for May 27, and trustees reviewed summer meeting attendance and quorum concerns.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)

Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission met on April 3, 2025 and approved the minutes from the March 6 meeting. Commissioners discussed planning for the upcoming Senior Café but took no formal action. Three regular‑agenda items—2025 Commission Projects, Terms of Office for Commissioners, and Council Presentation—were each tabled. The commission also noted it would like to write a letter to the City Manager and update the senior resources page and phone number on the town website.

• Tabled discussion of 2025 Commission Projects
• Tabled discussion of Terms of Office for Commissioners
• Tabled discussion of Council Presentation

Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes of the April 14, 2025 meeting after a motion by Trustee Kooger and a second by Trustee Dalebout. The board received reports on library operations, finances, and foundation activities, but no additional actions were voted on. All other items were informational or slated for future discussion.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)

Lodi Arts Commission

The commission approved the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (6‑0). It approved funding for the Arbor Day Art Contest (7‑0), a mini‑grant submission (7‑0), and the Taco Truck Cook‑Off on September 6 (7‑0). The proposal to set a date and time for the Carnegie Forum was tabled, and the item to appoint a secretary was also tabled. No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 12, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Tabled Carnegie Forum date and time
• Approved funding for Arbor Day Art Contest (7-0)
• Approved mini‑grant submission (7-0)
• Approved Taco Truck Cook‑Off date September 6 (7-0)
• Tabled appointment of a secretary