Lodi City Council Agenda - May 20, 2026

Lodi

May 15

Lodi City Council — May 20, 2026

Meeting at a Glance

Three public hearings are being set on this consent agenda for June 3, 2026: the CDBG Annual Action Plan, the Downtown Specific Plan, and the Police Department's annual Military Equipment Use Policy review. The Regular Calendar features the FY 2024/25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (with a modified audit opinion tied to CalPERS reporting) and Part 2 of the FY 2026/27 budget series covering Enterprise, Special Revenue, and Capital Outlay budgets.

Council Members: Mayor Ramon Yepez · Mayor Pro Tempore Mikey Hothi · Council Members Cameron Bregman, Lisa Craig‑Hensley, Alan Nakanishi
City Clerk: Olivia Nashed
Packet length: 590 pages

B. Presentations

B.1 — Proclamation: May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month (PD)

Mayor Yepez will present a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month. The proclamation specifically honors retired Lodi Police Officer Chuck Fromm, who served the community for 28 years (retired 2007) and passed away in March 2026 after a courageous battle with ALS.

The proclamation notes that approximately 5,000 Americans are diagnosed with ALS each year, that veterans face elevated risk, and that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs treats ALS as a service‑connected disease.

Fiscal impact: None.

B.2 — Non‑Profit Check: Booster of Boys and Girls Sports (CLK)

Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi presents a $5,000 check from the District 5 Non‑Profit Fund to Booster of Boys and Girls Sports. Authorized May 6, 2026 by Resolution 2026‑077. Recipient must provide quarterly reports on use of funds.

B.3 — Non‑Profit Check: Lodi Chaplaincy Association (CLK)

Council Member Bregman presents a $5,000 check from the District 3 Non‑Profit Fund to the Lodi Chaplaincy Association. Authorized April 15, 2026 by Resolution 2026‑075. Quarterly reporting required.

B.4 — Non‑Profit Check: Lodi Police PARTNERS Foundation (CLK)

Council Member Bregman presents a $15,000 check from the District 3 Non‑Profit Fund to the Lodi Police PARTNERS Foundation. Authorized April 15, 2026 by Resolution 2026‑076. Quarterly reporting required.

C. Consent Calendar (17 items)

All items voted in one motion unless a Council member or member of the public requests an item be pulled for discussion.

Consent Calendar — Largest Dollar Items

C.1 — Approve Minutes (CLK)

Approve 13 sets of "Shirtsleeve" Session minutes from early 2024 (January 2 through March 26, 2024). The January 2, 2024 session was canceled; the rest are routine informal informational meetings. Fiscal impact: None.

C.2 — Res. Granicus, LLC — Amendment No. 4 — $189,271.31 over 3 years (CLK)

Authorize Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 with Granicus, LLC, consolidating all Granicus products (agenda management/Legistar, video streaming of Council meetings, boards & commissions module, Government Transparency Suite) under one contract and extending the term three additional years, not to exceed $189,271.31. Original agreement dates to June 2015 ($30K/yr cap); previously amended in 2019 (encoder updates), 2021 (cap raised to $50K/yr), and 2023 (added Legistar).

Funding: 10005000.27313 — City Clerk Information System Software (budgeted FY 25/26; future years per attached quote).

C.3 — Res. Complete Paperless Solutions — Amendment No. 4 — $74,332.10 total (CLK)

Extend the City's electronic records management system support agreement with Complete Paperless Solutions (CPS) for an additional year. Annual renewal cost is $5,336.10; $2,958 remains on the current contract, so only $2,378.10 in new funds is being added. Original agreement: June 2016; this is the fourth amendment.

Funding: 10005000.27313 — City Clerk Information System Software.

C.4 — Res. Grant Leave to Present Late Claim — Misheel Chuluun (CA)

Authorize the City Clerk to grant Misheel Chuluun's request for leave to present a late claim under Government Code §911.6(a). The underlying loss occurred April 17, 2025; the statutory six‑month claim window closed October 17, 2025. Ms. Chuluun submitted her claim November 3, 2025 (rejected as untimely November 7, 2025), then filed the late‑claim application March 23, 2026.

Staff finds the application satisfies the "mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect" exception without prejudice to the City, and recommends approval. Upon approval, the claim proceeds through the normal investigation/evaluation process under the Government Claims Act. Fiscal impact: None applicable at this stage.

C.5 — Accept Improvements: Reimagined Housing on Main (Phase 2) (CD)

Accept completed construction work for Reimagined Housing on Main at 22 South Main Street — a transitional/supportive housing facility with wraparound services for individuals experiencing homelessness, including those with behavioral health needs.

Contract history

Original contract: All About Building, Inc. — $869,000 + $70,000 change order authority (awarded Feb 21, 2024)
Phase 2 added $400,000 more change order authority
Final total: $1,338,837.61 with six change orders

Change Order	Amount	Scope
CO #1	$44,773.35	Elevator concrete, framing/drywall, restroom flooring, electrical conduit, 2nd‑floor painting
CO #2	$25,000.00	ADA framing/concrete, 3rd‑floor prep, painting adjustments
CO #3	$0.00	Time extension for materials
CO #4	$123,870.89	New fire alarm system, elevator electrical/telephone, unit prep, door/frame, painting
CO #5	$99,909.37	ADA sidewalk, flooring prep/leveling, window/plumbing/gas repairs, electrical panel fence
CO #6	$130,284.00	2nd/3rd‑floor flooring (~10,000 sq ft), underlayment, concrete/pavement work

Funding (previously appropriated, no General Fund impact): Health Plan of San Joaquin HHIP Funds, REAP 2.0 Funds, Community Project Funding (CPF). Project string: HPSJ‑23001.Contracts.

C.6 — Res. Fire Department SB 1205 Annual Compliance Report (FD)

Accept the Lodi Fire Department's 2025 annual inspection compliance report as mandated by Senate Bill 1205 (Health & Safety Code §§13146.2–13146.4). In CY 2025, LFD inspected 100% of state‑mandated occupancies:

19 of 19 hotels, motels, lodging houses (§13146.2)
437 of 437 apartment/condominium complexes (§13146.2)
38 of 38 public and private schools (§13146.3)
Total: 494 state‑mandated inspections

Fiscal impact: None.

C.7 — Res. Mosaic Public Partners LLC — Amendment No. 1 — $72,500 not‑to‑exceed (HR)

Increase the existing recruitment services agreement with Mosaic Public Partners LLC from $40,000 to $72,500 to add the unforeseen City Attorney recruitment ($31,000). Mosaic was placed on the City's eligibility list by Resolution 2025‑147 (Sept 3, 2025), entered into its original agreement Oct 30, 2025, and has already completed the recent City Manager recruitment.

City Manager recruitment: $32,000
Outreach/marketing: $9,500
City Attorney recruitment: $31,000

Funding: FY 25/26 adopted budget. Spent to date: $41,500.

C.8 — Res. John Deere Utility Vehicles — BELKORP AG — $180,000 (PRCS)

Waive the bid process and purchase four (4) John Deere Pro Gator 2030A Diesel utility vehicles from BELKORP AG of Stockton using Sourcewell cooperative contract #112624‑DAC. Replaces five existing 12–15‑year‑old units that are non‑operational due to parts unavailability; vehicles are used daily at Lodi Lake and city parks for landscape maintenance, homeless encampment cleanups, material hauling, and ballfield prep. Staff cited better safety features and towing capacity vs. competitors.

Funding: PRCS Fund 647 Vehicle Fund — appropriate $180,000 to account 64799100.77040.

C.9 — Res. ABC‑OTS Grant Program — $30,000 (PD)

Authorize Lodi Police Department participation in the CA Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control / Office of Traffic Safety (ABC‑OTS) grant program (federally funded via NHTSA). Acceptance letter received Sept 26, 2025. Funds used for Minor Decoy / Shoulder Tap operations, IMPACT inspections (Informed Merchants Preventing Alcohol‑related Crime Tendencies), and holiday enforcement to reduce youth access to alcohol. Grant period: Oct 1, 2025 – Aug 31, 2026; unspent funds roll to FY 26/27.

Appropriation	Account	Amount
Revenue	21900000.56401	$30,000
ABC Grant Overtime	21999000.71002	$29,400
ABC Grant Medicare	21999000.71015	$600

C.10 — Res. New Animal Services Facility Office Furniture — $99,843.78 (PD)

Authorize purchase and installation of Haworth office systems furniture from Durst Contract Interiors (Stockton) for the new Animal Services Facility, via the Sourcewell contract. Haworth has been the City's standard. Scope: 3 administrative offices, Animal Control Officer office (3 workstations), lobby/reception/waiting area, conference room, breakroom, multipurpose/training room, multiple clinics, and other workstations. Building was authorized June 20, 2024 (Haggerty Construction and Bickford Ventures contracts).

Funding: CIP GFCP‑22004 New Animal Shelter — 43199000.77020 (no General Fund impact).

C.11 — Res. White Slough WPCF Electrical Building Change Orders + Cable — $1.3M appropriation + $400K cable (PW/EU)

Authorize additional change orders to the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Electrical Building project (originally awarded April 19, 2023 to C. Overaa & Co. of Richmond for $11,408,000). Also authorize Lodi Electric Utility to obtain bids and purchase power cable up to $400,000.

Drivers (unforeseen field conditions and integration needs)

LEU electrical service redesign — relocate 2 transformers, install 8 secondary + 8 emergency power cables (~1,100 linear ft); LEU estimate $551,109; $600,000 appropriated for contingency
Service wiring from relocated transformers to existing Admin Building switchgear: $370,000
MCC wiring modifications: $70,000
Control wiring/conduit revisions: $10,000
Emergency repair of failed underground air supply line (T&M): $100,000
Final integration contingency: $150,000

Appropriations ($1,300,000 to Wastewater Capital Fund)

53199000.77020 Wastewater Capital (PWWS‑0010.Contracts): $1,300,000
530.76050 Wastewater Operations transfer out: $1,300,000
531.50050 Wastewater Capital transfer in: $1,300,000
Power cable purchased through LEU inventory account 500.13496

C.12 — Res. Websoft Developers, Inc. — 3‑Year PSA — $233,697 (PW)

Authorize a 3‑year professional services agreement with Websoft Developers, Inc. of Davis for MobileMMS Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software. Public Works has used Websoft's CMMS since 2016 (competitive selection in 2023). New contract adds $19,000 in implementation to bring White Slough Wastewater Treatment Facility and the Surface Water Treatment Facility onto the same platform (currently use a different CMMS). MobileMMS also handles ArcGIS utility mapping, Underground Service Alerts positive response, Cross‑Connection Control Program, and commercial/industrial wastewater inspections. Annual subscription includes a 7.5% uplift in years 2 and 3. Awarded under Purchasing Policy §3.20.075 (software services).

Funding: Water Operations (56052001.72313) and Wastewater Operations — no General Fund impact. FY 26/27 first‑year amount $42,810.

C.13 — Res. 2026 Pavement Resurfacing Project — Authorize Bids — $1.8M (PW)

Approve plans/specs and authorize advertisement for bids on the 2026 Pavement Resurfacing Project, with the Interim City Manager authorized to award to the lowest responsive bidder, execute change orders, and appropriate funds — all up to $1,800,000 combined. Project applies a rubberized asphalt cape seal (two‑layer rubberized chip seal + fiberized slurry seal) on streets with more surface defects, and a single layer of fiberized slurry seal on streets with fewer defects. Streets selected from the engineering staff's 10‑year list (resident complaints + pavement management software + engineer ratings). Bid opening planned June 10, 2026.

Funding: SB 1 Gas Tax (30499000.77020) — $1,800,000, Resolution 2025‑101 (June 18, 2025).

C.14 — Post Vacancies — Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission (CLK)

Direct the City Clerk to post six total openings on the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission per Government Code §54970 et seq.

Student Advisor vacancies (graduations)

Ansley Chen (term expires 6/1/2027)
Scott Spencer (6/1/2027)
Kaitlyn Armknecht (6/1/2026)

Student Advisor expiring terms (6/1/2026)

Maisie McCosker · Gavin Moran · Katherine LeStrange

Adult Advisor expiring term (6/1/2026)

Molly R. Wahl

C.15 — Set Public Hearing — CDBG 2026‑2027 Annual Action Plan — June 3, 2026 (CD)

Set a public hearing on June 3, 2026 to consider adopting the draft 2026‑2027 Annual Action Plan for the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. HUD has awarded $665,263 to Lodi for the 2026‑27 program year. City guideline: 40% to community‑based organizations, remainder to City projects, with a 15% public‑service cap on the overall annual allocation. Plan is in a 30‑day public review period.

C.16 — Set Public Hearing — Downtown Specific Plan — June 3, 2026 (CD)

Set a public hearing on June 3, 2026 to consider adopting the Downtown Specific Plan (DTSP) — a long‑range planning document for Downtown Lodi, including the recently expanded Downtown Mixed Use area east of the railroad tracks to and including Main Street. The DTSP process began October 2024 with extensive public outreach. Planning Commission hearing: May 13, 2026. Plan documents available at PlanLodi.com.

C.17 — Set Public Hearing — Police Military Equipment Use Policy Annual Review — June 3, 2026 (PD)

Set the annual public hearing required by AB 481 (Lodi Municipal Code Ch. 2.26 / Ordinance 2001) on June 3, 2026. The Report has been posted at lodi.gov/1132/Military-Equipment-Policy since April 13, 2026 (30‑day pre‑hearing posting requirement).

D. Public Comments on Non‑Agenda Items

Five minutes per speaker; one appearance per person; matters within City Council jurisdiction only.

E. Council Member Comments on Non‑Agenda Items

No materials in packet.

F. Public Hearings

None scheduled for the May 20, 2026 meeting. (Three public hearings are being set on this consent agenda for June 3, 2026 — see C.15, C.16, C.17.)

G. Regular Calendar

G.1 — Receive & File: FY 2024/25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) — LSL, LLP (IS – FIN)

Receive and file the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, audited by LSL, LLP. Partners of LSL, LLP will present the audit results in person.

Key audit results — Summary of Opinions

Why the modified opinions? LSL found the City has been incorrectly reporting cash‑out activity to CalPERS. The activity reconciles to CalPERS pension‑generated reports, but the reports required under GASB Statement No. 68 cannot be fully relied upon until the City completes the submission of all pension‑related activity to CalPERS. This affects pension liability, deferred inflows/outflows, net position, and pension expense across most reporting units — though the dollar impact has not been determined. The General Fund and Streets Fund are unaffected.

Emphasis of matter: The City adopted GASB Statement No. 101 (Compensated Absences) during FY 24/25. The auditor's opinion is not modified with respect to this adoption.

Key financial highlights (from MD&A)

Total net position increased by $27,713,455 in FY 2025
Governmental funds combined ending fund balance: $115,303,579 (up $4,061,017 vs. prior year); $28,560,520 unassigned
General Fund balance: $51,968,876
Unassigned: $29,191,231 = 41.77% of total General Fund expenditures of $69,886,818
Restricted for pensions: $22,013,789
Committed for video‑related capital projects: $757,771
Non‑spendable (prepaids): $6,085
Long‑term liabilities decreased $11,935,375 (‑3.44%); other liabilities rose $5,189,140 (+16.93%)
Unassigned General Fund balance equals 36.78% of revenues, well above the 16%‑of‑revenues policy target adopted Nov 2022

Of note in the transmittal: Lodi Electric Utility completed electrical infrastructure for a new CDWR Peaker Plant near the Water Treatment Plant (owned by CDWR, operated by ERock through June 30, 2030, with City purchase option thereafter) — fully reimbursed by CDWR. The plant supports grid stability during drought/wildfire/heat‑wave demand events until the Northern San Joaquin 230 kV Transmission Project with PG&E is complete.

The full ACFR will be distributed to federal/state oversight agencies, bond trustees, and insurers, and is available at lodi.gov and at the Lodi Public Library.

G.2 — Receive Presentation: FY 2026/27 Enterprise, Special Revenue & Capital Outlay Budgets (IS – BUD)

Second in a four‑part FY 26/27 budget series presented by Budget Manager Jennelle Baker.

Budget series schedule

Date	Topic
May 6, 2026	3rd‑Quarter Review + FY 26/27 Study Session
May 20, 2026	Enterprise, Special Revenue & Capital Outlay (this meeting)
June 3, 2026	General Fund + Replacement Funds
June 17, 2026	FY 26/27 Budget Adoption

Enterprise Funds — Electric Utility (FY 26/27)

Revenue changes: $924K lower than FY 25/26 (one‑time funding $2.1M lower — Low Carbon Fuel Standard EV deployment, FEMA reimbursement); offset by higher reimbursable charges ($520K — NCJPA joint pole work), interest earnings ($351K), customer charges ($170K), interfund credit ($90K), and vehicle sales ($40K).

Expenditure changes: $145K higher overall. Salaries & benefits +$972K; power supply +$662K (will drop ~50% once the 230 kV project is operational); Public Goods & rebates +$850K; transfers to General Fund (PILOT) +$416K; capital projects −$2.6M; one‑time professional services −$160K.

Electric Capital Projects FY 26/27 — Total $5,616,000

Electric Vehicles ($360K total): Foreman Truck replacement ($110K), 2 all‑electric metering vans replacing gas ($140K), Substation Supervisor Truck replacement ($110K).
Electric Equipment ($117K total): CAD plotter ($15K), 2 cable reels ($30K), pipe bender ($15K), medium dump trailer ($11K), meter test board ($40K), small utility trailer ($6K).

Water Utility — FY 26/27 Budget

FY 25/26 cash drop reflects $26.7M in restricted PCE/TCE settlement funds moved to a separate restricted line. Revenue up $1.33M (intrafund transfers +$1.28M). Expenses down $15.8M (capital projects/equipment −$17.0M).

Water Capital FY 26/27 ($275K): PCE/TCE Oversight $125K, Water Project Planning $25K, Water Taps/Main Replacement $125K. Vehicles ($110K): full‑size EV truck $90K, aluminum utility bed $20K.

Wastewater Utility — FY 26/27 Budget

New staffing request: Senior Storekeeper — $120,000 total compensation (shared W/WW).
Wastewater Capital FY 26/27 ($1,425,000): Project Planning $25K, WWTP Pavement $650K, Upgrade Blowers $750K.
Vehicles ($550K): EV Van $150K, Boom Truck $400K.

Transit — FY 26/27 Budget

Deficit reflects grant reimbursement timing. Revenues up $3.1M (federal operating grants +$1.68M, TDA Dial‑A‑Ride +$958K, TDA Operating +$918K, Prop 1B State of Good Repair +$167K; state grants −$534K). Expenses down $6.6M (capital −$7.8M). New position: Transportation Coordinator — $105,300.

Special Revenue Funds — Streets Fund

FY 26/27 funding sources ($10.45M total):

Fund	Source	Amount / Purpose
300	Solid Waste contract	$100,000 Downtown Maintenance
301	Solid Waste + Gas Tax 2105/2106/2107	$5,213,370 Operations
302	Gas Tax 2103	$643,000 Capital
303	Measure K	$1,600,000 Operations & Capital
304	Gas Tax 2032 + SB 1	$1,775,700 Street resurfacing
305	TDA (ending 6/30/25)	$0
308	Streets Impact Fees	$213,300
314	Transportation Impact Fees	$800,200
331	TDA Ped/Bike	$105,000

FY 26/27 Streets Capital ($920K): Project Planning $25K, Street Striping $80K, Signal Preventative Maintenance $170K, Pavement Crack Seal $75K, Downtown Concrete Clean $30K, Annual Pavement Maintenance $50K, Rapid Flashing Beacons $50K, Sidewalk Repairs $150K, Ham/Turner Signal Improvements $290K.

Community Development

FY 25/26 includes $1.5M for the General Plan that will roll to FY 26/27. Revenues down $1.6M (operating transfer in −$1.5M; building & permit fees −$144K). Expenses down $2.8M (transfers and capital both −$1.5M for the General Plan rollover).

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (PRCS)

Revenue breakdown: General Fund Contribution $7,906,790 (77%) + Department Revenue $2,414,300 (23%).

PRCS Maintenance Service‑Based Budget:

Current annual maintenance hours: 41,694 (23.8 FTE equivalent)
Needed annual hours: 61,284 (35.0 FTE equivalent) — 11.2 FTE deficit
Annual cost to fund FTE deficit: $1,598,393
Increase needed to current $2.77M maintenance budget: +58%

PRCS Capital Shortfall (cumulative past‑due)

Category	Past Due
Hutchins Street Square Maintenance/Capital	$(8,797,134)
Playground Replacement	$(5,719,500)
Restroom Replacement	$(4,012,000)
SBB Deficit	$(18,528,634)
Total annual shortfall FY 26/27	$(18,128,634)

Library Fund

Revenue breakdown: General Fund Contribution $1,947,430 (98%) + Department Revenue $34,000 (2%). Expenses up $212K: Salaries +$80K, Supplies/Services +$125K, Insurance +$14K (excludes Measure L Librarian position).

H. Ordinances

No items.

I. Adjournment

Key Takeaways for Lodi411 Readers

The audit modification is the headline. The City received its first modified ("except for") audit opinion across most reporting units because of CalPERS cash‑out reporting irregularities. The General Fund itself is clean, but pension liability figures across business‑type activities cannot be fully relied upon until the City finishes its CalPERS submissions. Dollar impact: undetermined.
A $4.66M+ consent calendar. Notable items: $1.8M pavement resurfacing (C.13), $1.3M White Slough WPCF change orders + $400K cable (C.11), $233K Websoft asset management software (C.12), $189K Granicus extension (C.2), $180K John Deere utility vehicles (C.8), $100K animal services furniture (C.10), $99.8K Reimagined Housing on Main completion (C.5 — final $1.34M project).
June 3, 2026 will be a busy meeting — three public hearings being set tonight (CDBG plan with $665K federal allocation, Downtown Specific Plan, AB 481 Police Military Equipment Policy), plus General Fund budget hearing.
PRCS maintenance backlog is significant — the budget presentation discloses an $18.1M cumulative past‑due capital and maintenance shortfall across Hutchins Street Square, playgrounds, restrooms, and service‑based maintenance, with an 11.2 FTE deficit requiring ~$1.6M annually.
The 230 kV transmission project is the largest Electric capital item at $2.5M in FY 26/27, and is expected to cut transmission access charges by ~50% once operational.
City Attorney search is underway — C.7 funds the Mosaic recruitment after the City Manager search wrapped up.
Two non‑profit checks come from District 3 funds (Bregman) and one from District 5 (Hothi) — $25,000 total presented.

References

City CouncilMeeting Summary

Don Bradford