Lodi public meetings in 2025
42 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
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.
- Approve MOU with Police Officers Association for July 2025–June 2028
- Public hearing to adopt 2025 California Building Codes (residential, fire, electrical, etc.)
- Increase contract with 4Leaf, Inc. and BPR Consulting for building code services by $395,000 (total $2.46M)
- Temporarily extend downtown parking limit from 90 min to 4 hours for Lodi Restaurant Week
- Appoint Dawson Hayre to the Lodi Improvement Committee
City Council - Special
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.
- Information on typical resident request process (e.g., All-Way Stop Sign Requests)
- Discussion of FY 2026-27 planning session agenda items
- Presentation of Strategic Vision Resolution
- Presentation of Strategic Plan Final Report
- Presentation of Q1 Strategic Updates
City Council
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.
- 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 to consider adoption of 2025 California Building Codes
City Council
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.
- $110,000 for emergency repairs to Salas Park due to vandalism
- $660,000 for change orders on Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Program
- $600,000 for Phase 5 of the 2025 Stormwater Trash Collection Project
- $310,000 for Alley Improvement Project Phase 10
- Appointment of Council Member Nakanishi as mayor for the remainder of 2025
City Council
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.
- Removal of City Manager Scott Carney and appointment of interim James Lindsay (pay $140/hr, up to 960 hours)
- Write‑off of $245,550 in general billing bad debts from FY 2017‑2021
- Professional services agreement to repaint Hutchins Street Square pool area, total not to exceed $150,000
- Purchase of one Ford F550 dump truck and one Chevrolet Silverado 2500 utility truck for $168,652
- Resolution adding a senior building inspector and deleting a Building Inspector II position
City Council - Special
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.
- Closed‑session announcement by City Attorney
- Public‑employment discussion (B.1) on recruitment for future City Manager vacancy
- Conference with Acting City Manager James Lindsay and HR Manager Cristina Gonzales
- Adjournment to closed session
- Return to open session and final adjournment
City Council - Special
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.
- Mayor's State of the City Presentation
- Public comment submissions via email, mail, or in-person
- Meeting held at Hutchins Street Square
- City Council telecast on SJTV, Channel 26
City Council - Special
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.
- Public Employee Potential Discipline/Dismissal/Release of City Manager Scott R. Carney (Gov. Code § 54957)
- Conference with Legal Counsel - Threatened Litigation on Government Claim #25-45 by Scott Carney
- Continuation of suspension of City Manager and appointment of Acting City Manager
- Preliminary resolution process for removal per Lodi Municipal Code Section 2.12.050
City Council
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.
- Public hearing on ordinance amending zoning code sections (F.1)
- Award contract for Police Training Facility Phase 1 to A.M. Stephens Construction for $768,816 (C.4)
- Approve 3-year GIS software agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute for $180,900 (C.6)
- Presentation on sidewalk vendor regulations and enforcement practices (G.4)
- Discussion on designated 'No Parking' times on Tokay Street during school pick-up/drop-off (G.5)
City Council - Special
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.
- Closed session: Public employee discipline/dismissal regarding City Manager Scott R. Carney and consideration of a preliminary resolution for removal under Lodi Municipal Code §2.12.050
- Closed session: Labor negotiations with IBEW, Lodi City Mid-Management Association, AFSCME, Police Mid-Managers, Lodi Police Officers Association, Lodi Police Dispatchers Association, Lodi Professional Firefighters, Lodi Fire Mid-Management, Confidential General Services, Confidential Mid-Managers, Executive Managers, and Appointed Employees
City Council
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.
- Approve $500,000 CNG fueling station contract
- Approve $651,526 agreement with Lodi Unified School District
- Set public hearing for October 15 on zoning and building code amendments
- Approve $12,061 for power monitoring equipment
- Approve $500,000 CNG fueling station improvements
City Council - Special
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.
- Public hearing on the 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
City Council
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.
- Resolution opposing California Proposition 50 (congressional redistricting map amendment) (G.8)
- Amendment No. 3 to legal services agreement with Meyers Nave for employment matters, not to exceed $600,000 (G.1)
- Professional services agreement with Civil Hydro Tech for Lodi Central Plume management, $569,255 (C.8)
- Amended employment agreement for Christina Jaromay with salary increase to $213,000 retroactive to July 1, 2025 (G.7)
- Ordinance amending Municipal Code to allow temporary appointments during staff vacancies (H.1)
City Council - Special
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.
- Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation under Gov. Code 54956.9
- Review of April 12, 2025 email directing a litigation hold on related documents
- Closed‑session discussion of potential whistle‑blower retaliation claims
City Council
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.
- $1.4M change order for Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter (total $11.9M)
- Lease for 22 S Main transitional housing and $575,910 for behavioral health at 710 N Sacramento
- Contract amendment with Meyers Nave for legal services up to $585,000
- Expansion of DIY Commercial Lighting Pilot Program to additional corridors
- Public hearing to amend code for temporary appointments during vacancies
City Council
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.
- Adopt resolution for professional services agreement with DKG Consultants, up to $67,500
- Adopt revised travel policy replacing Resolution No. 2019-172
- Consider urgency ordinance to allow temporary staff appointments during vacancies
- Adopt ordinance amending zoning map for ~8.81 acres (APN 061‑020‑15) and related annexation
- Approve plans and advertise bids for Lodi Police Department Training Facility Phase 1 and letter of intent with San Joaquin Delta College
City Council
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.
- Public hearing to certify Final Subsequent EIR and adopt General Plan text and land use map amendments city-wide
- Public hearing on Maverik fueling station project: rezone 8.81 acres (APN 061-020-15) to General Commercial and detach from Woodbridge Fire Protection District
- Public hearing to set pre-approved Engineering News Record adjustment index for wastewater rates
- Authorize $75,748 professional services agreement with ePlus Technology for Armis cybersecurity platform
- Approve plans, specifications, and $1.6 million in funding for Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Program (Project No. 11)
City Council
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.
- Award contract for Well 6R and 14 GAC system improvements to Conco-West, Inc. for $3,361,200 with $300,000 change order authority, total appropriation $3,661,200
- Approve plans and advertise bids for 2025 Pavement Resurfacing Project ($1,700,000) and Central Plume PCE/TCE Soil Remediation at 212 W. Pine St. ($1,000,000)
- Adopt resolution authorizing salary increase for Economic Development Director Luis Aguilar to $188,760 retroactive to Feb 5, 2025
- Approve aeration diffuser replacements at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility ($250,000)
- Provide direction on Business Pre-Development Review Process and Local Business Preference for Purchasing
City Council - Special
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.
- Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation over alleged whistleblower retaliation involving City Manager Scott Carney
- Conference with legal counsel on a second anticipated litigation matter (undisclosed)
- Closed session performance evaluation of one appointed position: Acting City Manager
City Council
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.
- Proposed $35,000 for Lodi Chamber of Commerce to establish a Downtown Property-Based Business Improvement District
- Contract for 2025-27 Standby Generators Maintenance, Repair and Rental with Holt of California ($642,600.84)
- Professional Services Agreement with Tree Lodi for Residential Shade Tree Program ($233,205)
- Agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for a three-year service agreement ($107,955)
- Public hearing for Maverik Fueling Station Project to rezone 8.81 acres to General Commercial
City Council - Special
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.
- Presentation on economic development and financing options for future growth areas
City Council - Special
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.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation and document hold
- Adopt resolution authorizing amendment to attorney‑client agreement with Meyers Nave ($260,000)
- Receive city‑wide internal controls review report
- Receive presentation on utilities and infrastructure planning within the sphere of influence
City Council
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.
- FY 2025/26 Financial Plan and Budget and GANN spending limit
- Legal services agreement amendment with Meyers Nave for $260,000
- Library Director salary budget allocation of $167,000 per year
- Contracts with United Cerebral Palsy for cleaning and landscaping totaling $237,979.75
- Fund transfer of $500,000 from General Fund to General Fund Capital
City Council - Special
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.
- Receive presentation on planning for future city growth within Sphere of Influence and upcoming General Plan Update
City Council - Special
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.
- Presentation on FY 2025/26 Enterprise, Special Revenue, Capital Outlay and Vehicle/Equipment Replacement Funds
- Closed session regarding labor negotiations with multiple employee groups including police, fire, and general services
City Council - Special
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.
- Closed session: Public employee discipline/dismissal/release (Gov. Code § 54957)
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation regarding city manager whistleblower claim (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2))
- Presentation on FY 2025-26 General Fund and Measure L budget and five-year forecast
City Council
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.
- Adopt Resolution appropriating $38,804 for Downtown Business Alliance aesthetic improvements
- Authorize $126,826 amendment for United Site Services portable restroom services
- Authorize $75,000 amendment for ABM Industry Groups janitorial services
- Authorize $175,000 amendment for Clean Energy CNG fueling station maintenance
- Increase City Manager’s change‑order authority by $400,000 for tree maintenance contract
City Council
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.
- Appoint James Lindsay as Acting City Manager (retired PERS annuitant)
- Award $1,370,475 contract to Knife River Construction for Hutchins Street Resurfacing Project
- Increase building codes plans examining and inspection services contracts by $867,000, total not to exceed $2,067,000
- Award $297,500 contract to SCC Electric for Salas Park Sports Lighting Phase 2
- Accept $3,655.40 donation from Lodi Police Foundation and F&M Bank for police electric bicycle
City Council - Special
The Lodi City Council will hold a special meeting to review a presentation regarding the draft Lodi Short Range Transit Plan Update.
- Presentation on Draft Lodi Short Range Transit Plan Update
City Council - Special
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.
- Appointment of Acting City Manager
City Council - Special
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.
- Closed session to interview and consider two candidates for Acting City Manager (Gov. Code § 54957)
City Council
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.
- Discuss canceling award for Access Center and Emergency Shelter RFP due to funding sustainability and scope change (G.3)
- Accept Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Round 4 grant of $652,126.26 (C.2)
- Authorize $135,000 amendment with Golden State Communications for transportation radio system (C.1)
- Authorize $250,000 change order authority for well and pump repair contract (C.3)
- Discuss appointment of City Treasurer (G.4)
City Council - Special
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.
- Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the City Manager position
- Public Employee Potential Discipline/Dismissal Release
City Council
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.
- Resolution to award 2025‑2027 standby generators contract (max $700,000, plus $70,000 change orders)
- Resolution authorizing $110,000 amendment to legal services agreement with Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP
- Resolution approving $51,530 increase to LUSD Bridge Program agreement (total $540,530)
- Resolution adopting FY 2024‑25 mid‑year budget adjustments and new staff positions
- Consent calendar items (routine matters) to be adopted by a single motion
City Council - Special
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.
- Consider FY 2024‑25 mid‑year budget adjustments and addition of multiple staff positions
- Reclassify Transit Planner, Human Resources Manager, and Information Technology Manager positions
- Receive and file a verbal report on the Finance Division's observations
- Review of Capital Improvement Project attachments (e.g., traffic signal maintenance, 12KV overhead, substation upgrades)
- Adjournment of the special meeting
City Council
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.
- Ordinance 2030 amending Development Code sections on fences, commercial/mixed-use/industrial zoning, parking, food truck parks, and gas stations
- Public hearing to approve 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and transmit to state housing department
- Public hearing and resolution for Proposition 218 CPI-based annual adjustment to solid waste collection rates
- Resolution supporting legislation requiring voter identification and prohibiting same-day voter registration
- Consent item: $1,500,000 contract for 2025-2027 landscape maintenance of miscellaneous areas and Lodi Consolidated Landscape District
City Council
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.
- Resolution to purchase Dell computer equipment (up to $275,000) for annual refresh
- Resolution authorizing second‑phase combustion turbine project with NCPA
- Resolution awarding $469,000 contract to Kaler General Contractors for Lodi Lake Park restroom restoration, with change orders up to $100,000 (total not to exceed $569,000)
- Resolution for $159,842 professional services agreement with HGA for space needs assessment
- Resolution to award $75,000 contract for 2025 crack seal project
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
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.
- Adopt resolution approving $1,048,500 Community Project Funding (CPF) grant
- Adopt resolution approving final budget adjustments totaling $1,866,140.13 for FY 2024
- Adopt resolution authorizing $200,157 amendment to Regional Early Action Planning 1.0 grant
- Accept improvements under contract for Zupo Field Grandstand Seating & Press Box Replacement
- Public hearing on ordinance for Rogers Media electronic message signs on city property
City Council - Special
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.
- Ratify Amendment No. 2 (Change Order) to Baker Tilly agreement for $55,000, plus $150,000 for additional professional financial services; total not to exceed $308,900
- Appoint Michael Carouba to the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee
- Appoint Toni Lish to the Measure L Citizens’ Oversight Committee
- Receive the Human Resources Assessment Report
- Receive verbal report on Finance Division observations (Mid-Year Finance Report)
City Council
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.
- Ordinance No. 2029 entering a development agreement with LG Harrington Properties for an electronic pylon sign at 1255 S. Beckman Road (Lodi Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram)
- Set public hearing for Feb. 19 on development agreement with Rogers Media for electronic message signs on city property
- Set public hearing for March 5 on amendments to Development Code sections (food truck parks, gas stations, parking, etc.)
- Consent item: purchase of Holmatro extrication equipment from Western Extrication Specialists for $67,678.08 via League of Oregon Cities agreement
- Salary adjustments for classifications impacted by IBEW MOU and conforming adjustment for Electric Utility Director Jeffrey D. Berkheimer
City Council - Special
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.
- Resolution approving salary adjustments for classifications impacted by the IBEW Memorandum of Understanding
- Appointment of Interim Assistant City Manager Bobby Magee to City Treasurer
- Receive and discuss the Lodi Public Library Assessment Report
- Closed session for labor negotiations with IBEW, AFSCME, police, fire, and other employee groups
City Council
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.
- Adopt resolution for $1,756,104 contract with Western Engineering Contractors for DeBenedetti Park South Parking Lot Expansion, plus $180,000 change orders
- Adopt resolution for $68,600 contract with Tom Mayo Construction for 2024 Utility Frame Cover Adjustment Project, plus $50,000 change orders
- Adopt resolution for $129,023.17 five‑year transformer monitoring pilot contract with Camlin, Inc.
- Public hearing on ordinance to permit an electronic pylon sign at 1255 S. Beckman Road (Lodi Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram)
- Adopt resolution to award $290,000 contract for Salas Park Sports Lighting Phase 2 and pre‑purchase $960,000 lighting components