Lodi City Council Meeting: November 19, 2025
Overview Summary
The Lodi City Council's upcoming regular meeting features critical decisions on infrastructure, public safety, environmental compliance, personnel changes, financial authorizations, and community recognition. Notable agenda points include $2.1 million appropriated for infrastructure upgrades and repairs, formal recognition for police staff and support personnel, allocation of funds to local nonprofits, a public hearing on environmental fee adjustments, and the establishment of a new Administrative Services Director position alongside a restructuring of management within city departments.
Detailed Summary
Presentations
Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Appreciation Week: The city will recognize the valuable contributions of the Lodi Police Department’s Records Division. These individuals handle critical administrative and compliance operations supporting law enforcement activities.
Non-Profit Allocation Check Presentation: City officials will present an $18,500 check to Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin (CPF), supporting community benefit initiatives and public reporting on project impacts.
Consent Calendar Items
| Item | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| C.2 - Salas Park Repairs | Emergency repairs to park facilities damaged by vandalism. | $110,000 |
| C.3 - Wastewater Main Rehabilitation | Critical sewer line replacements and repairs. | $660,000 |
| C.4 - Terracon Testing Services | Extended agreement for construction materials assessment. | $60,000 |
| C.5 - Securitas Fire Alarm Services | Extended citywide fire alarm maintenance contract. | $40,000 |
| C.6 - Stormwater Trash Collection | Phase 5 of mandated stormwater trash capture upgrades. | $600,000 |
| C.7 - Alley Improvement Project | Upgrades and repairs for alley north of Pine Street. | $310,000 |
| C.8 - Hale Park Court Improvements | Basketball, handball, pickleball, and soccer court resurfacing. | $206,000 |
| C.9 - Crack Seal Project | Preventative maintenance to asphalt cracks citywide. | $64,019 |
| C.10 - Sidewalk Grinding Program | Accessibility improvements through trip hazard elimination. | $34,500 |
| C.12 - TLE Alliance Non-Profit Allocation | Correction and ratification of previous $2,000 allocation. | $2,000 |
| Total Appropriations/Authorizations | $2,086,519 | |
Public Hearings
The meeting includes a public hearing to set the 2026 San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP) development fees. Required by annual review, the 2026 fees reflect updated land acquisition, restoration, and monitoring costs. For the most common agricultural/natural habitat, the developer fees rise from $16,492 in 2025 to $17,868 in 2026—an increase of 8.3%.
Regular Calendar Items
- Discuss designated 'No Parking' times on Tokay Street adjacent to Vinewood School to alleviate traffic congestion during school drop-off and pick-up.
- Review curb, gutter, and sidewalk maintenance policies—as well as Municipal Code requirements that address cost-sharing and accessibility issues for property owners and builders.
- Approve the creation of the Administrative Services Director to oversee the city's complex internal services department (budget exceeding $8.3M) and restructure the management team by removing the Assistant City Manager position.
- Adopt side-letter agreements standardizing holiday leave cash out procedures for multiple police and fire associations.
- Approve labor agreement with Police Mid-Management Organization for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
- Clarify and update procedures for City Clerk and minute keeping in closed sessions to ensure transparency and compliance with state law.
- Discuss potential establishment of a volunteer 'Wine Ambassador' position to support local public education and industry reporting.
- Appoint Councilmember Alan Nakanishi as Mayor for remainder of the 2025 term, recognizing his extensive history of service and leadership.