Lodi City Council Agenda - June 3, 2026
Lodi City Council — Regular Meeting Agenda Summary
Tuesday, June 3, 2026 · Closed Session 6:30 p.m. · Regular Session 7:00 p.m.
Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95240
Telecast on SJTV Channel 26 · Streamed at youtube.com/@cityoflodi_publicmeetings · Zoom Webinar ID 880 2634 3823 (Passcode 564832)
Summary
The June 3 meeting opens with a 6:30 p.m. closed session on existing litigation (Scott R. Carney v. City of Lodi), then a 7:00 p.m. open session with a heavy policy load. The headline item is the public hearing to adopt the Downtown Specific Plan (DTSP) — a long-range visioning and implementation framework for downtown and the Main Street corridor east of the railroad. Two other public hearings cover the 2026-27 CDBG Annual Action Plan ($665,263 in federal funds) and the annual Military Equipment Use Policy review required under AB 481.
The 13-item Consent Calendar is dominated by professional-services contracts, led by a $2.39 million five-year energy-efficiency administration contract and a $176,268 website-hosting agreement that is actually a renegotiated savings of about $66,000. The Regular Calendar includes a $70,192 funding request from the Downtown Lodi Business Alliance and the FY 2026/27 General Fund and Measure L budget presentation (draft budget ~$96.5 million). The lone ordinance is the second reading of Ordinance No. 2047, a development agreement allowing Rogers Media to install three programmable electronic signs on city property.
Governing body: Mayor Ramon Yepez (District 4), Mayor Pro Tempore Mikey Hothi (District 5), Council Members Cameron Bregman (District 3), Lisa Craig-Hensley (District 2), and Alan Nakanishi (District 1). City Clerk: Olivia Nashed. City Attorney: Katie O. Lucchesi. The agenda repeatedly references an Interim City Manager and Interim Public Works Director, signaling ongoing leadership transitions.
Meeting Structure
- C-1 / C-2 / C-3 — Closed Session (6:30 p.m.): Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation, Scott R. Carney v. City of Lodi, San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UWM-2026-0003828 (Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1)).
- 6:55 p.m. — Invocation / Call to Civic Responsibility.
- C-4 — Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action (no sooner than 7:00 p.m.).
- A. Roll Call · B. Presentations · C. Consent Calendar · D./E. Public & Council Comments · F. Public Hearings · G. Regular Calendar · H. Ordinances · I. Adjournment.
Public comment may be submitted in person, by email (councilcomments@lodi.gov, at least two hours prior), by mail or hand delivery, or via Zoom. Emailed, mailed, or hand-delivered comments are entered into the official minutes but not read aloud.
Money at a Glance
Largest dollar figures on the June 3 agenda (consent contracts, federal CDBG allocation, and the Downtown Alliance request). The ~$96.5M FY 2026/27 budget presentation (Item G.2) is informational and shown separately below for scale context.
| Item | Subject | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.5 | Energy program administration (ESG, 5-year) | $2,388,784 | New agreement |
| C.6 | Website hosting (CivicPlus, 3-year) | $176,268 | New agreement (−$66K vs. prior) |
| C.7 | Monitoring well support (West Yost) | $76,840 | Amendment No. 1 |
| C.4 | PowerClerk software (Clean Power Research) | $54,000 | Amendment No. 1 |
| C.11 | On-call HVAC (ICR Refrigeration) | $40,000 | Amendment No. 7 |
| C.1 | Heritage Elementary nonprofit grant | $7,500 | District 4 funds |
| F.2 | CDBG Annual Action Plan | $665,263 | Federal allocation |
| G.1 | Downtown Lodi Business Alliance (requested) | $70,192 | New funds request |
| G.2 | FY 2026/27 General Fund + Measure L budget | $96,521,610 | Informational |
C. Consent Calendar (C.1–C.13)
All items are acted on by a single motion unless a Council member or member of the public pulls one for separate discussion.
Heritage Elementary School Nonprofit Grant
This is a District 4 Non-Profit Fund allocation made by Mayor Ramon Yepez at his discretion. Resolution allocating $7,500 from District 4 Non-Profit Funds to Heritage Elementary School. The FY 2025-26 budget added $100,000 to the Council budget ($20,000 per member) for local nonprofits, with each Council member directing their district's share; the Non-Profit Fund Policy was adopted July 2, 2025 via Resolution 2025-120.
The proposal letter from Principal Jamie Moso requests funding for bicycle helmets, noting at least 25 students ride bikes or scooters daily, a recent student was struck by a vehicle, and the school has lost two students in past years to vehicle accidents. Funding: Council Non-Profit Fund District 4 (10005001.72614).
RRM Design Group Amendment No. 1 — DTSP Implementation (term to 6/30/2027)
Expands RRM Design Group's scope to Downtown Specific Plan implementation support and extends the term through June 30, 2027 with no increase to the not-to-exceed amount. The original August 2024 agreement came in roughly $137,000 under budget; the amendment redirects those funds to: historic preservation and a Historic Preservation Ordinance (~$22,000); railroad quiet-zone feasibility and rail coordination (~$38,000); and final plan implementation, Main Street design, UPRR parcel acquisition research, design-guideline refinement, and project management (~$75,000). Funding: Downtown Specific Plan Project Funds (10095000.72450).
Update the Abatement Fee Schedule
Updates the Rotating Abatement Contractor fee schedule ahead of contract expirations on June 30, 2026, reflecting higher material and labor costs per the Engineering News-Record (ENR) April 2026 report. An RFQ for On-Call Abatement Services went out May 6, 2026 (qualifications due June 8). Lodi Fire Department concurs. Costs are passed to the property owner or responsible party.
| Service (selected) | Current | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood board-up, door (4'×8') | $133 | $174 |
| Plywood board-up, double door (8'×8') | $280 | $373 |
| Replace double-car garage door | $980 | $1,331 |
| Replace 6' sliding glass door | $560 | $896 |
| Replace front double wood entry doors | $700 | $1,157 |
| Remove garbage/junk/debris (hourly) | $91 | $91 |
| Remove weeds & shrubbery (hourly) | $91 | $91 |
Clean Power Research Amendment No. 1 — PowerClerk Software
Adds $54,000 (200 service hours) to modernize the PowerClerk solar-application software, raising the not-to-exceed total to $187,800 (original PSA $133,800, June 2024). PowerClerk has processed more than 1,000 residential PV applications. Enhancements include a streamlined customer flow, commercial PV processing, updated DocuSign, legacy-data import, and code updates. Funding: proposed FY 2026/27 budget (50061500.72499).
Efficiency Services Group Five-Year Agreement — Energy Programs
The largest dollar item on the agenda. A five-year energy-efficiency program-administration contract with Efficiency Services Group, LLC (Hillsboro, OR), LEU's third-party administrator since 2014. Council is asked to waive the bid process (LMC §3.20.070). Track record cited: $6.5M in rebates delivered over 10+ years and 27.5 million kWh of energy savings (about 4,000 homes per year). About 70% of the total is direct customer incentive payments.
| Activity | Yr 1 | Yr 2 | Yr 3 | Yr 4 | Yr 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Administration | $115,296 | $118,431 | $121,660 | $124,986 | $128,411 |
| CARE | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Marketing/Expansion | $11,000 | $11,000 | $11,000 | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| Direct Install | $500,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| Total | $632,296 | $435,431 | $438,660 | $441,986 | $445,411 |
Funding: Public Benefits Fund 504 and Greenhouse Gas Fund 508.
CivicPlus Website Hosting Agreement
Terminates the June 2024 five-year CivicPlus agreement and replaces it with a renegotiated three-year agreement. Net effect is a cost savings of $66,026 versus the prior deal ($242,294 over the same period). The new scope removes the never-implemented SeeClickFix module, adds a dedicated Economic Development sub-site (3-year total $22,927) and Single Sign-On security ($7,107), and includes a full website redesign. Authorized under LMC §3.20.077 ("best value"). Funding: FY 25/26 budget; no additional impact.
West Yost Amendment No. 1 — White Slough Monitoring Wells
Adds $76,840 for management and oversight of monitoring-well modifications at the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility, following Regional Water Quality Control Board approval of the City's 2024 Report of Waste Discharge. Work includes destroying select wells, replacing damaged well WSM-17R, securing DWR access agreements, County permitting and bonding, prevailing-wage compliance, and easement coordination. Funding: Wastewater Capital and Operating funds — no General Fund impact.
Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1 (FY 2026/27)
Initiates proceedings, approves the Annual Report, and declares intent to levy assessments for the Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1 (16 zones formed 2003–2007), and sets a public hearing for June 17, 2026. Maintenance costs rose slightly and continue to exceed assessments; a substantial reserve is being drawn down so per-parcel assessments stay unchanged from FY 2025/26, ranging $18.35 to $55.05 per year by zone.
Traffic Resolution Amendments (Repeal/Reenact Res. 2026-008)
Bundles three traffic changes:
- Multi-way stop at Pine Street & Cluff Avenue — requested for speeding and safety; though the intersection did not meet CA-MUTCD volume/collision criteria, heavy on-street parking (food truck and commercial) limits sight visibility, so staff recommend it on engineering judgment.
- 140-foot no-parking on Ham Lane at the Lakewood Elementary parking lot, where the northbound lane-merge cannot accommodate pickup/drop-off parking; requested by Lodi USD.
- Convert angled to parallel parking on Washington Street (5 angled → 4 parallel, supported by LOEL Senior Center) and Sacramento Street near 405 N. Sacramento (3 angled → 2 parallel), to improve driveway sight visibility.
Funding: Street Maintenance (30156002), about $4,000; no General Fund impact.
LDA Partners Amendment No. 2 — Animal Services Facility (term to 8/31/2026)
Extends the design and construction-document agreement with LDA Partners, Inc. (Stockton) for the Lodi Animal Services Facility through August 31, 2026 to cover construction-administration services and record drawings. No funds added (original PSA June 2022; construction contract July 2024; Amendment No. 1 extended term to November 2025).
ICR Refrigeration Amendment No. 7 — On-Call HVAC
Adds $40,000 for preventative maintenance and unforeseen HVAC repairs through June 30, 2026, raising the total to $1,430,000. The amendment history includes prior funds added for a Police AC unit replacement and an emergency boiler replacement at the Police Station. New on-call HVAC bid documents are in preparation. Funding: previously approved operating accounts in the FY 2025/26 budget.
Accept Poplar Street Sidewalk; Close Out Lodi Academy Deferral Agreement
Accepts completed Poplar Street sidewalk improvements at 1230 S. Central Ave. (Lodi Academy) and deems the 1986 Improvement Deferral Agreement complete. History: original 1986 agreement; Amendment No. 1 (1996) folded Cherokee Lane work into the Central City Revitalization project; Amendment No. 2 (2016) extended the Poplar Street deadline to December 31, 2026. On March 18, 2026, Council limited the remaining requirement to the sidewalk (dropping curb and gutter unless the property later develops or subdivides).
Set Hearing on Mobile Food-Vending Ordinance (LMC Chapter 9.18)
Sets a July 1, 2026 public hearing to introduce an ordinance amending LMC Chapter 9.18 (Vending on Streets, Sidewalks and Private Property). Per April 15, 2026 Council direction, the amendments would eliminate the existing vendor permit cap, strengthen operational and location standards, limit vending in residential neighborhoods, set revised hours, and restrict operations in portions of the Downtown Mixed Use district. The Planning Commission recommended approval on May 27, 2026. CEQA-exempt.
F. Public Hearings (F.1–F.3)
Adopt the Downtown Specific Plan (DTSP)
A public hearing to adopt the Downtown Specific Plan, a long-range visioning, policy, and implementation document under California Government Code §§65450–65457. The plan area runs from Lodi Avenue (south) to Lockeford Street (north), and Pleasant Avenue (west) to Washington Street (east), extending east of the Union Pacific Railroad to Main Street, reflecting the expanded Downtown Mixed Use zoning.
Key concepts
- Main Street corridor & east-west connectivity: treat Main Street as an extension of downtown and bridge the railroad divide; ongoing UPRR talks on leasing or acquiring three Main Street-adjacent parcels (the plan keeps multiple scenarios open).
- Discovery Plaza: potential closure or limiting of Sacramento Street between Pine and Elm to create a pedestrian plaza tied to World of Wonders (WOW) Science Museum expansion, which WOW supports; plus outdoor dining and parklets on Sacramento between Elm and Locust.
- Parking & walkability: a quarter-mile comfortable walking radius; supports the Downtown Parking Garage; addresses garage safety perceptions via lighting, cameras, patrols, and activation.
- Implementation & funding: positions the City for TCC, RCC, AHSC, ATP, SJCOG, and Measure K grants; ties to SJCOG's Regional Mobility Hub Plan (Lodi a finalist community) and the 22 S. Main St. rehab for County supportive-housing services. Coordinates with the citywide Economic Development Strategic Plan.
The plan was prepared by RRM Design Group with W-Trans, Land Econ Group, GPA Consulting, Rail Pros, and Morse Planning. CEQA is handled via an Addendum to the certified 2025 Focused General Plan Update Subsequent EIR (no new significant impacts). The Planning Commission recommended approval on May 13, 2026 via Resolution P.C. 26-04.
Adopt the 2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan
A federally required (HUD) public hearing on the third of five Annual Action Plans under the 2024–2028 Consolidated Plan. The FY 2026-27 CDBG award is $665,263. Allocation: Capital $434,263; CBO projects $98,000 (15% public-service cap); Administration $133,000 (20% cap, including fair housing). The 30-day public review began May 2, 2026; the plan goes to HUD by end of June, with funding beginning July 1, 2026.
| Category | Recipient / Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | Planning & Administration | $78,000 |
| Administration | Fair Housing Services (RFP pending) | $40,000 |
| Administration | Graffiti Abatement | $15,000 |
| City service | Graffiti Abatement Program (public services) | $15,000 |
| CBO service | Community Partnership for Families — Family Resource Center | $29,500 |
| CBO service | PREVAIL — Propel Program | $16,000 |
| CBO service | Second Harvest Food Bank — Food Assistance | $10,000 |
| CBO service | LOEL Senior Center — Meals on Wheels | $10,000 |
| CBO service | The Salvation Army — Hope Harbor Operations | $17,500 |
| City capital | Public Works Project | $235,000 |
| CBO capital | DCDC/HACSJ — Salas Park | $115,000 |
| Other capital | Projects not yet determined | $84,263 |
Annual Military Equipment Use Policy Review (LMC Chapter 2.26)
An annual public hearing required under AB 481 (2021) and Government Code §§7070–7072. The inventory memo from Lt. Sean Blandford to Chief Ricardo Garcia (April 9, 2026) was posted publicly since April 13, 2026. All categories report no complaints or concerns and no internal audits or violations.
| Equipment | Qty | Notes / Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Drones (DJI Matrice + 2 DJI Mini Pro) | 3 | ~$1,600/yr; proposed DJI Matrice 400 + Avata 2 (~$26,500) |
| Recon Robotics Throwbots (recon robots) | 2 | $17,833 each |
| Icor Mini-Caliber render-safe robot (EOD) | 1 | ~$66,120 (Lodi Police Foundation) |
| BATT armored rescue vehicle | 1 | $248,400; being replaced by a new Lenco BearCat (see detail below) |
| Ford Expedition mobile command post | 1 | $72,303 |
| Mobile Operations Center (truck/trailer, 2001) | 1 | $172,235; new MOC under construction (~$350K+), delivery summer 2026 |
| Colt AR-15 .223 rifles (patrol) | 64 | $22,505 total |
| Colt M-4 .223 rifles (SWAT/Motors) | 19 | $14,418; proposed 15 Geissele rifles (~$24,350) |
| Ruger Precision .308 rifles (SWAT) | 4 | ~$6,000 |
| CTS flash-bangs + "9-bangs" | 34 | Training devices reserved separately |
| Tear gas / CS & OC munitions (assorted) | — | Expire after 5 yrs; ~$3,600 proposed replacements |
| Frangible 12-ga breaching ammo (proposed) | 100 rds | ~$700 |
| CTS LC5 launching cup + cartridges (proposed) | 1 | ~$1,200 |
| Projectile launchers (37mm SL-6; 2× 40mm LMT) | 3 | $857 each (LMT) |
| Remington 870 12-ga (bean-bag/kinetic) | 27 | $13,504 total |
Why it is being replaced: Per the inventory memo, an electrical fire plus mounting repair and maintenance costs led the Department to allocate funds for a replacement. The new vehicle is a Lenco BearCat, built by Lenco Industries of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The City Council approved the purchase on May 1, 2024 (Consent Item C.5), appropriating $390,000 for the armored tactical vehicle; the 2024 inventory memo had estimated the cost at roughly $400,000. Expected delivery is early 2026. The annual AB 481 inventory reports no complaints, concerns, audits, or policy violations associated with the vehicle.
A regional, proven platform: The Lenco BearCat is a widely deployed and well-regarded platform; Lenco describes it as the preferred tactical armored vehicle of agencies including the LAPD, LA County Sheriff's Department, NYPD ESU, and Boston PD, plus more than 1,000 federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. It is built on a heavy-duty Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis, and Lenco markets it as low-maintenance and easy to service, with warranty-covered repairs and readily replaceable parts. The BearCat is also in use by neighboring departments in the region — for example, Stockton PD moved to acquire a Lenco BearCat as part of a 2024 equipment package — giving Lodi a vehicle with strong regional familiarity and a reputation for reliability.
Why it is being replaced: The aging MOC requires increasingly frequent repairs and is difficult to transport because it needs a Class A-certified driver. A replacement is funded by $350,000 allocated by the County through Homeland Security plus roughly $50,000 from the Department's vehicle replacement fund, and was approved by the Office of Emergency Services, which adjudicates the grant. The new MOC is under construction with estimated delivery in summer 2026.
G. Regular Calendar (G.1–G.2)
Downtown Lodi Business Alliance Update & Funding Request
Council receives an update and is asked to provide direction on a new $70,192 request. Background: Resolution 2023-154 (July 2023) awarded $100,000 in one-time surplus funds; the Alliance has drawn $61,196 (social-media remake; potted-plant project) plus the $38,804 balance (April 2025) for holiday programming. The new request: holiday event costs $10,000; downtown lighting 2026 $17,792; custom holiday pole flags ($10,000); and marketing/communications/media $32,400. Potential General Fund impact up to $70,192 — not currently budgeted.
FY 2026/27 General Fund & Measure L Budget + Five-Year Forecast
An informational presentation by Budget Manager Jennelle Baker — the third of four budget study sessions (May 6, May 20, June 3, with adoption June 17, 2026). The budget must be approved by June 30, 2026 to avoid risk to state and federal funds. This session covers the General Fund departments (Police, Fire, City Council, City Administration, Administrative Services, Public Works, Community Improvement, Non-Departmental), Measure L revenue and expenses, the General Fund Replacement Funds (IT, Police, Fire, Community Improvement, Parks, Public Works), a pension stabilization overview, and the five-year forecast. The draft combined General Fund and Measure L budget is $96,521,610, with revenues equal to expenditures. There is no fiscal impact from this informational item, which is tied to Strategic Vision goal 3A (Fiscal Health).
General Fund revenue by source (FY 2026/27 draft):
| Revenue Source | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Taxes | $36,057,000 | 37.4% |
| Property Revenue | $17,874,880 | 18.5% |
| Operating Transfers In | $15,920,750 | 16.5% |
| Intergovernmental Revenue | $9,611,100 | 10.0% |
| Revenue from Others | $6,872,200 | 7.1% |
| Franchise Revenue | $3,665,000 | 3.8% |
| Investment Earnings | $2,700,000 | 2.8% |
| Charges for Services | $2,569,080 | 2.7% |
| Fines and Forfeitures | $1,187,100 | 1.2% |
| Licenses & Permits | $64,500 | 0.1% |
| Total | $96,521,610 | 100% |
General Fund expenditures by department (FY 2026/27 draft):
| Department | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Police | $35,598,790 | 36.9% |
| Fire | $21,618,280 | 22.4% |
| Non-Departmental | $19,187,990 | 19.9% |
| Administrative Services | $9,313,350 | 9.6% |
| Public Works | $5,605,770 | 5.8% |
| City Attorney | $1,537,070 | 1.6% |
| City Manager | $904,620 | 0.9% |
| City Clerk | $804,200 | 0.8% |
| Community Improvement | $505,870 | 0.5% |
| Economic Development | $443,290 | 0.5% |
| Public Information | $423,020 | 0.4% |
| City Council | $385,580 | 0.4% |
| Library | $123,890 | 0.1% |
| Streets | $69,890 | 0.1% |
| Total | $96,521,610 | 100% |
Resident “Balancing Act” input: The City's online budget simulator drew 2,246 page views and 130 submissions. On average, residents added funding for Fire (+$805,882) and Streets (+$491,176) while trimming Police (–$1,547,059), Internal Services (–$929,412), and Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (–$320,588). Written comments urged a Real-Time Information Center for Lodi Police (+$160,000), more street repair (+$2,000,000), additional police staffing (+$1,125,000), and capping high-salary retirement payouts (–$100,000).
Measure L: Revenues and expenditures are each $9,204,280. Measure L funds 31.2 full-time positions in FY 2026/27 — down from 35.2 — including 20 police officers (cut from 24), 10 firefighters, one Librarian III, and 0.2 of a Street Maintenance Worker III, plus public-safety overtime ($2,587,910), library operations ($290,670), and PRCS operations ($836,390).
Pension & replacement funds: The General Fund CalPERS unfunded accrued liability rises to $12,156,270, an 11.2% ($1,227,520) year-over-year increase. Combined PERS and PARS assets put the City's funded status at 71.6% ($375.8M in assets against $524.7M in liabilities). The Vehicle Replacement Fund is projected to end FY 2026/27 at $2,606,698 — roughly $7.1 million under its $9.7 million target, with Police and Fire the most underfunded.
Five-year forecast: Staff project the FY 2027 recommended budget forward assuming slow growth, no adverse CalPERS impacts, and labor contracts expiring in 2028. The forecast shows the General Fund reserve holding near 16% through FY 2028/29 before falling to 12% in FY 2029/30 and to 0% by FY 2030/31 — with the Pension Stabilization Fund drawn down from about $32.8M to $16.8M — signaling structural pressure later in the term. Identified risks include a local recession, labor-market competitiveness, inflation/insurance, and CalPERS changes; opportunities include recent revenue trends, strategic annexation, economic development, and Lodi Lake Power Plant revenue.
H. Ordinances
Adopt Ordinance No. 2047 — Rogers Media Electronic-Sign Development Agreement
Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2047, a development agreement with Rogers Media Company, Inc. to install, maintain, and operate three programmable electronic message signs on City-owned property (introduced May 6, 2026; approved as to form by the City Attorney).
Sign locations: the median on S. Hutchins St. (~285 ft north of S. Hutchins/E. Harney Lane); 1345 W. Kettleman Lane (APN 031-040-50); and W. Kettleman Lane (~40 ft SW of W. Kettleman/Westgate Dr., APN 058-030-10).
Key terms: Adopted under LMC Chapter 17.44 (Development Agreements) and §17.34.070(H). The Planning Commission will approve the use via Use Permit and SPARC will approve design standards. The signs generate revenue for the City and let the City interleave community-service and emergency messages with commercial content. The contractor must keep signs free of damage, graffiti, and malfunction; if the City discontinues use or develops adjacent property, the contractor must remove the signs within 60 days and restore the site. Effective only after lease execution and at least 30 days after adoption.
I. Adjournment
The agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance per Government Code §54954.2(a). City Clerk: Olivia Nashed. Staff reports are on file at 221 W. Pine Street and posted at www.lodi.gov. Disability-related or language-interpreter accommodations may be requested from the City Clerk's Office at (209) 333-6702 at least 72 hours before the meeting.
Addendum — Council Non-Profit Fund Contributions (FY 2025–26)
The June 3 Heritage Elementary grant (Item C.1) is one of several allocations from the City's Non-Profit Fund, established June 4, 2025 and formalized July 2, 2025 via Resolution 2025-120. The policy moved $100,000 from the Capital Surplus Fund into a discretionary pool giving each of the five council members $20,000 to direct toward local nonprofits during Fiscal Year 2025–26 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026). Unused balances do not carry into FY 2026–27, and the policy lets the Council reduce or suspend the program if the General Fund is not structurally balanced at budget adoption. The table below consolidates every Non-Profit Fund allocation reported across all five council districts to date, including the June 3 award.
| Meeting Date | District | Council Member | Recipient Organization | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | District 5 | Mikey Hothi | Wrestling Booster Club of Tokay High | $5,000 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | District 1 | Alan Nakanishi | Lodi Sister City Committee | $15,870 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | District 1 | Alan Nakanishi | Lodi Boys & Girls Club | $4,130 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | District 2 | Lisa Craig-Hensley | Lodi Community Church (“Love Lodi”) | $7,500 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | District 4 | Mayor Ramon Yepez | Unidos Progresando – Progressing Together (Res. 2026-060) | $3,500 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | District 5 | Mikey Hothi | Beckman Elementary School | $5,000 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | District 3 | Cameron Bregman | Lodi Chaplaincy Association (Item C.10, Res. 2026-075) | $5,000 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | District 3 | Cameron Bregman | Lodi Police PARTNERS Foundation (Item C.11, Res. 2026-076) | $15,000 |
| May 6, 2026 | District 4 | Mayor Ramon Yepez | Community Partnership for Families (Item C.4) | $3,000 |
| May 6, 2026 | District 5 | Mikey Hothi | Booster of Boys and Girls Sports (Res. 2026-077) | $5,000 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | District 4 | Mayor Ramon Yepez | Heritage Elementary School (Item C.1) | $7,500 |
| District | Council Member | Allocated | Annual Pool | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Alan Nakanishi | $20,000 | $20,000 | $0 |
| District 2 | Lisa Craig-Hensley | $7,500 | $20,000 | $12,500 |
| District 3 | Cameron Bregman | $20,000 | $20,000 | $0 |
| District 4 | Mayor Ramon Yepez | $14,000 | $20,000 | $6,000 |
| District 5 | Mikey Hothi | $15,000 | $20,000 | $5,000 |
| Citywide total | $76,500 | $100,000 | $23,500 |
References
- City of Lodi — Official Website (agendas & staff reports)
- Lodi Police Department — Military Equipment Use Policy (AB 481)
- Lodi City Council Agenda, May 1, 2024 — Item C.5: Purchase of Armored Tactical Vehicle (BearCat) from Lenco, $390,000
- Lodi Police Department — 2025 Military Equipment Inventory (BATT/Lenco BearCat & Mobile Operations Center details)
- Lenco Armor — BearCat G2 (agency adoption, Ford F-550 chassis, maintenance & serviceability)
- Stocktonia — Stockton Police equipment package including a Lenco BearCat (Nov. 21, 2024)
- Lenco BearCat — overview and deployment history
- Lodi City Council Agenda Packet, June 3, 2026 — Item G.2: FY 2026/27 General Fund & Measure L Budget and Five-Year Forecast (Budget Manager Jennelle Baker)
- City of Lodi — Budget & Financial Reports (FY 2026/27 budget materials and “Balancing Act” simulator)
- PlanLodi.com — Downtown Specific Plan project page
- City of Lodi — Public Meetings (YouTube webcasts)
- Zoom Webinar — June 3, 2026 Meeting (ID 880 2634 3823, Passcode 564832)
- Source document: City of Lodi — Lodi City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, June 3, 2026 (1,031 pages). Scanned exhibits read via OCR; minor artifacts may exist in transcribed figures.
- Non-Profit Fund allocations (Addendum): compiled from Lodi City Council resolutions and meeting materials (Dec. 3, 2025; Feb. 4 & 18, 2026; Apr. 1 & 15, 2026; May 6 & 20, 2026; Jun. 3, 2026), Resolution 2025-120 (Non-Profit Fund Policy), and the Non-Profit Fund Program Status Report (Mar. 18, 2026). District 3 (Bregman) allocations confirmed via the April 15, 2026 agenda (Items C.10 & C.11) and the May 20, 2026 check presentations, as reported on Lodi411/LodiEye.
- Public comment: councilcomments@lodi.gov · City Clerk Olivia Nashed, (209) 333-6702
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