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Lodi public meetings in 2025

42 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Council to vote on new police union contract

The Lodi City Council will consider approving new three-year memorandums of understanding with the Police Officers Association and Police Dispatchers Association, and a statement of benefits with Fire Mid-Management. The agenda also includes public hearings on adopting 2025 California Building Codes and updating animal-related ordinances, along with consent items such as budget adjustments and contract increases. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations with multiple employee groups and anticipated litigation.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Tue Dec 16, 2025 · 4:00 PM

City Council - Special

Lodi City Council to discuss FY 2026-27 planning session

The Lodi City Council will hold a special meeting to review the typical resident request process and discuss items for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 planning session. The meeting will include presentations on strategic vision, the final strategic plan report, and Q1 strategic updates.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Dec 3, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Lodi City Council to purchase two compressed natural gas buses

The City Council will consider several contracts for citywide services and infrastructure repairs. The body will also set public hearings for building code adoptions and municipal code amendments. The meeting includes the reorganization of the Council to select a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Council to appoint Nakanishi as mayor for remainder of 2025 term

The Lodi City Council will hold a closed session on labor negotiations, threatened litigation, and performance evaluations. In open session, they will consider consent items including $110,000 in emergency repairs to Salas Park, $660,000 in wastewater main change orders, and several other infrastructure projects. A public hearing will be held to set 2026 fees for the San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan. Regular calendar items include a new Administrative Services Director position, side-letter agreements with police and fire unions, and the appointment of Council Member Nakanishi as mayor.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Council to remove City Manager Scott Carney and appoint interim James Lindsay

The Lodi City Council will vote to remove City Manager Scott Carney and approve James Lindsay as interim manager with a pay rate of $140 per hour. The council will also adopt a resolution to write off $245,550 in unpaid general billing from fiscal years 2017‑2021. Additional actions include approving a $150,000 pool repaint contract at Hutchins Street Square and a $168,652 purchase of two city trucks.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Thu Oct 30, 2025 · 2:00 PM

City Council - Special

Council to discuss recruitment process for future City Manager vacancy

The Lodi City Council will hold a closed‑session announcement and then discuss a public‑employment matter concerning the recruitment process and selection of a recruiter for the future City Manager vacancy. The discussion will involve Acting City Manager James Lindsay and Interim Human Resources Manager Cristina Gonzales. Afterward the council will adjourn to closed session, return to open session for a disclosure of action, and then adjourn the meeting.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Oct 29, 2025 · 8:00 AM

City Council - Special

Lodi City Council to hear Mayor's State of the City address

The Lodi City Council will hold a special meeting to hear the Mayor's State of the City presentation hosted by the Lodi Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will also include a roll call and adjournment.

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Hutchins Street Square - Kirst Hall 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA 95240
Wed Oct 22, 2025 · 1:30 PM

City Council - Special

Council considers removing City Manager Scott R. Carney

The City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss the potential discipline, dismissal, or release of City Manager Scott R. Carney, continuing his suspension and the appointment of an acting city manager. The Council will also confer with legal counsel regarding threatened litigation from a government claim submitted by Carney. After closed session, the Council may disclose any actions taken.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Public hearing on zoning code text amendments affecting multiple land use standards

This meeting includes a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending several sections of the Lodi Municipal Code, including development standards, parking, accessory dwelling units, and definitions. The Council will also award a $768,816 contract for the Lodi Police Department Training Facility Phase 1 and discuss sidewalk vendor enforcement, tree removal at American Legion Park, and potential no-parking times on Tokay Street near Vinewood School. Consent items include a $1,000 library donation, sewer system management plan update, and a $258,000 citywide bicycle and pedestrian enhancement project.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 1:30 PM

City Council - Special

Council to consider removing City Manager Scott R. Carney

The Lodi City Council will hold a closed session to discuss potential discipline, dismissal, or removal of City Manager Scott R. Carney, including adoption of a preliminary resolution to commence the removal process. The council will also conduct labor negotiations with multiple employee unions. No other public business is on the agenda.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Oct 1, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

City Council to consider parking, water, and construction code changes

The Lodi City Council will meet to approve routine contracts, including a $500,000 CNG fueling station project and a $651,526 agreement with Lodi Unified School District. The council will also set a public hearing to introduce an ordinance amending the city's zoning and building codes.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Sep 10, 2025 · 2:00 PM

City Council - Special

City Council to consider 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant report

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The body is considering the adoption of a resolution to approve the 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Council to consider resolution opposing California Prop 50 on redistricting maps

The Lodi City Council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple unions, a performance evaluation for the acting city manager, and existing opioid litigation. In open session, the council will consider routine consent items including contracts for recruitment services, cardiac monitors, and plume management, plus regular calendar items such as a legal services amendment ($600,000), an accounting review agreement ($45,000), a salary increase for an appointed official, a resolution opposing Proposition 50, and an ordinance on temporary staff appointments.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Aug 27, 2025 · 2:00 PM

City Council - Special

Council to discuss anticipated litigation and legal exposure under Gov. Code 54956.9

The Lodi City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to review significant exposure to litigation under California Government Code Section 54956.9. The discussion follows an April 12, 2025 email to outside counsel about alleged whistle‑blowing and potential retaliation. After the closed session, the council will reconvene in open session before adjourning.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Aug 20, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Council to consider $1.4M change orders for Lodi Access Center shelter

Council will vote on a $1.4 million change order increase for the Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter construction (total not to exceed $11.9 million) and approve a lease for 22 S Main Street transitional housing with $575,910 for behavioral health infrastructure at 710 N Sacramento Street. Other actions include a contract amendment with Meyers Nave for legal services up to $585,000, a resolution expanding the DIY Commercial Lighting Pilot Program, and a public hearing on amending the municipal code to allow temporary staff appointments during vacancies. The council will also discuss policies on basketball hoops in public rights-of-way and a public electric vehicle charging rate pilot.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Aug 6, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Council to consider rezoning 8.81 acres and annexation of APN 061-020-15

The Lodi City Council will hold a closed session on anticipated litigation, labor negotiations, and a potential property sale, then reconvene in open session to approve routine items and consider several substantive actions. Items include approving the April 16 minutes, authorizing bids for the Police Department Training Facility Phase 1, and adopting resolutions on finance, travel policy, and temporary staff appointments. The council will also consider a zoning map amendment for about 8.81 acres at APN 061‑020‑15 and related annexation with the Local Agency Formation Commission. A professional services agreement with DKG Consultants for up to $67,500 will be voted on.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Council to consider city-wide General Plan and zoning map changes

The Lodi City Council will hold public hearings on a city-wide General Plan amendment and zoning map update, a Maverik fueling station project on 8.81 acres, and a wastewater rate adjustment index. The council also enters closed session on anticipated litigation related to alleged whistleblower retaliation by the city manager. Consent items include a $75,748 cybersecurity platform purchase and a $1.6 million wastewater main rehabilitation project.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Jul 2, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Council to vote on $3.66M water well treatment system contract

The Lodi City Council will consider awarding a $3.36M contract for GAC system improvements at Wells 6R and 14, along with appropriation of $3.66M. Other consent items include a $1.7M pavement resurfacing project, $1M soil remediation at 212 W. Pine St., and a salary increase for the Economic Development Director to $188,760. The Council will also provide direction on a business pre-development review process and a local business preference for purchasing. A closed session will address labor negotiations with multiple bargaining units and anticipated litigation.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Thu Jun 26, 2025 · 1:00 PM

City Council - Special

Council to discuss anticipated litigation involving City Manager Scott Carney

The Lodi City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss two anticipated litigation matters and a performance evaluation for the Acting City Manager. One litigation item stems from an email from City Manager Scott Carney's attorney alleging whistleblower retaliation, which the city considers a threat of litigation.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Lodi City Council to consider $35,000 for Downtown Business Improvement District

The City Council will discuss funding a request from the Lodi Chamber of Commerce to establish a Property-Based Business Improvement District. The meeting also includes several public hearings on community grants, landscape assessments, and police military equipment policy.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 4:00 PM

City Council - Special

Council to review economic development and financing for growth areas

The City Council will meet for a special session to receive a presentation on economic development. The discussion focuses on financing options to fund development in the city's future growth areas.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 3:30 PM

City Council - Special

Council to approve $260,000 legal services amendment

The council will hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and then return to open session to adopt a resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the attorney‑client representation agreement with Meyers Nave of Sacramento for $260,000 in legal services related to employment matters and personnel investigations. The council will also receive the city‑wide internal controls review report and a presentation on utilities and infrastructure planning within the sphere of influence.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Jun 4, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Lodi City Council to vote on Fiscal Year 2025/26 Financial Plan and Budget

The City Council will consider the 2025/26 budget, spending limits, and five new staff positions. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding workforce vacancies and recruitment efforts.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 4:00 PM

City Council - Special

Council to receive presentation on future city growth and General Plan Update

The Lodi City Council will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation on planning for future growth within the city's Sphere of Influence and the upcoming General Plan Update. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the item is informational only.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Wed May 28, 2025 · 4:00 PM

City Council - Special

City Council to review FY 2025/26 special funds and hold labor negotiations

The City Council will receive a presentation on several specific funds for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The body will also enter a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with various city employee associations.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Tue May 27, 2025 · 4:00 PM

City Council - Special

Council to receive FY 2025-26 budget presentation and hold closed session on litigation threat

The Lodi City Council will meet in special session on May 27, 2025. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss possible litigation related to a whistleblower claim involving City Manager Scott Carney and a public employee discipline matter. In open session, the council will receive a presentation on the proposed FY 2025-26 General Fund and Measure L budgets along with a five-year forecast. No final budget adoption is scheduled; this is a discussion item.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Wed May 21, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Council to approve $38,804 Downtown Business Alliance grant and several service contracts

The Lodi City Council will vote on a resolution to appropriate $38,804 for the Downtown Business Alliance aesthetic improvements. It will also adopt resolutions authorizing amendments to contracts for portable restrooms, janitorial services, CNG fueling station maintenance, and a $400,000 increase in the City Manager’s change‑order authority for tree maintenance. Public hearings are scheduled for June on workforce vacancies, the Community Development Block Grant action plan, and the Military Equipment Use Policy review.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Wed May 7, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Council to appoint acting city manager, award $1.37M street resurfacing contract

The Lodi City Council will first hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee unions and consider an acting city manager appointment. In open session, the council will vote on appointing James Lindsay as Acting City Manager and amending the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director's agreement for temporary appointment. The consent calendar includes awarding a $1,370,475 contract for Hutchins Street Resurfacing, increasing building code services contracts by $867,000, and approving several other contracts and donations.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Tue May 6, 2025 · 4:00 PM

City Council - Special

City Council to receive presentation on Short Range Transit Plan Update

The Lodi City Council will hold a special meeting to review a presentation regarding the draft Lodi Short Range Transit Plan Update.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Apr 30, 2025 · 5:00 PM

City Council - Special

City Council to consider candidates for Acting City Manager

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a public employee appointment. The session will be conducted in closed session to consider candidates for the position of Acting City Manager.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council - Special

Council to interview two Acting City Manager candidates

The Lodi City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct closed-session interviews and consider two appointee candidates for the Acting City Manager position. No other business is on the agenda.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Council may cancel RFP for Access Center shelter due to funding issues

The council will discuss canceling the 2023 award for the Access Center and Emergency Shelter Operations due to lack of sustainable funding and a change in scope, and develop a new RFP. The consent calendar includes acceptance of a $652,126.26 HHAP homeless grant and authorizations for contracts for radio communications ($135,000), well repairs ($250,000), and chemical supply ($240,000). Also on the regular calendar are approving a police interview room donation and discussing appointment of a city treasurer.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Apr 9, 2025 · 2:00 PM

City Council - Special

City Council to hold closed session regarding City Manager

The City Council will meet for a special session focused on personnel matters. The meeting consists of a closed session and a return to open session for the disclosure of any actions taken.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street
Wed Apr 2, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Council to approve up to $700,000 standby generators contract

The Lodi City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a contract for standby generators maintenance, repair and rental with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $700,000 and change orders up to $70,000. Other items include legal services and fee program reports, staffing amendments, and budget adjustments. Public comment will be limited to five minutes per speaker.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 4:00 PM

City Council - Special

Council to consider FY 2024‑25 mid‑year budget adjustments and new staff positions

The council will receive a report recommending approval of FY 2024‑25 mid‑year budget adjustments. The proposal adds one Administrative Services Director/Chief Financial Officer, two Customer Service Representatives, one Budget Analyst, two Associate Planners and a Program Coordinator (Rental Coordinator). It also reclassifies a Transit Planner, Human Resources Manager and Information Technology Manager positions. The council will also receive a verbal finance‑division report before adjourning.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street
Wed Mar 19, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Council to adopt zoning code amendments for fences, parking, food trucks

The Lodi City Council will consider adopting Ordinance 2030, amending multiple sections of the Development Code regarding walls, fences, parking spaces, food truck parks, and gas stations. A public hearing will be held on the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and a Proposition 218 CPI-based annual adjustment to solid waste collection rates. The council will also discuss resolutions supporting voter identification legislation and forming a Finance Committee, and vote on several contracts including $1.5 million for landscape maintenance.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

City Council to approve $569,000 Lodi Lake Park restroom restoration contract

The Lodi City Council will consider several resolutions, including purchasing Dell computer equipment up to $275,000, authorizing a second‑phase combustion turbine agreement, and approving a $569,000 contract for restroom restoration at Lodi Lake Park. Additional items include a $159,842 space needs assessment, a $75,000 crack seal project, and setting public hearings on solid waste rate adjustments and the 2024 Housing Element report.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-091 — following reading of the title
5 yea
Cameron Bregman yea · Lisa Craig-Hensley yea · Mikey Hothi yea · Alan Nakanishi yea · Ramon Yepez yea
25-110 — approved
5 present
Cameron Bregman present · Lisa Craig-Hensley present · Mikey Hothi present · Alan Nakanishi present · Ramon Yepez present
Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Council to approve $1.05 million Community Project Funding grant

The Lodi City Council will consider several budget and grant items, including a $1,866,140.13 final budget adjustment for FY 2024 and a $1,048,500 Community Project Funding grant. It will also adopt a $200,157 amendment to the Regional Early Action Planning grant and approve contracts for Zupo Field grandstand seating and Lodi Transit Station roof replacement. Public hearings will be held on a development agreement for Rogers Media electronic signs, a water‑rate index resolution, and a groundwater sustainability plan amendment.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 4:00 PM

City Council - Special

Council to ratify $55,000 contract amendment, add $150,000 for financial services

The Lodi City Council will hold a special meeting to consider ratifying a $55,000 change order to the Baker Tilly professional services agreement and adding $150,000 for additional financial services, bringing the total contract to $308,900. The council will also appoint committee members and receive reports on human resources and finance.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street
Wed Feb 5, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

Council to consider adopting ordinance for electronic pylon sign at Lodi Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

The Lodi City Council will consider waiving the second reading and adopting an uncodified ordinance to enter a development agreement with LG Harrington Properties for a freeway-oriented electronic pylon sign at 1255 S. Beckman Road. They will also set public hearings for Feb. 19 and March 5 on two other ordinances: one with Rogers Media for electronic message signs on city property, and another amending several Development Code sections. Consent calendar items include purchases of Holmatro extrication equipment ($67,678.08), window and glass repair services ($50,000), and HVAC services ($100,000). Other actions include salary adjustments for utility director Jeffrey D. Berkheimer and annual appointments to boards and commissions.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 5:30 PM

City Council - Special

Council to approve salary adjustments, appoint city treasurer

The Lodi City Council will hold a special meeting to consider several personnel and administrative items. They will vote on a resolution approving salary adjustments for classifications affected by the new IBEW labor agreement, and appoint Interim Assistant City Manager Bobby Magee as City Treasurer. The council will also receive a library assessment report and provide guidance on future library operations. The meeting includes a closed session for labor negotiations with multiple employee groups.

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Carnegie Forum 305 W. Pine Street
Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 7:00 PM

City Council

City Council to approve $1.76 M DeBenedetti Park parking lot expansion contract

The Lodi City Council will consider a series of consent‑calendar resolutions, including several multi‑million‑dollar contracts for utility and park projects. A public hearing will be held on an ordinance to allow a freeway‑oriented electronic pylon sign at 1255 S. Beckman Road. Additional resolutions will authorize contracts for transformer monitoring, sports lighting, and other infrastructure improvements.

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Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi