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Lodi Improvement Committee - February 10, 2026
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Lodi Improvement Committee - February 10, 2026

The Lodi Improvement Committee (LIC) will convene its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM. This report consolidates the full meeting agenda, minutes from two January 13, 2026 meetings, detailed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding allocations for the 2024–25 and 2025–26 program years totaling over $1.3 million in combined federal funds, year-over-year comparisons, and the committee’s adopted 2026 goals and task assignments.

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Lodi Finance Committee Meeting - February 4, 2026
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Lodi Finance Committee Meeting - February 4, 2026

The City of Lodi Finance Committee convened a Special Meeting on February 4, 2026, at the Police Department's Rick Cromwell Community Room to address three principal agenda items: approval of prior meeting minutes, a comprehensive presentation from Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS), and an introduction to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) process.

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Lodi City Council Meeting - February 4, 2026
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Lodi City Council Meeting - February 4, 2026

The February 4, 2026 City Council meeting addresses critical governance and operational matters including executive leadership transitions, labor negotiations, and significant budget adjustments. The agenda features three Closed Session items, nine Consent Calendar items totaling over $800,000 in appropriations, and three major Regular Calendar items including a $2.95 million mid-year budget increase and selection of the permanent Access Center operator.

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Lodi Finance Committee - January 27, 2026
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Lodi Finance Committee - January 27, 2026

The City of Lodi Finance Committee convenes on January 27, 2026, to address critical pension funding policy reforms at a pivotal moment in the city's fiscal trajectory. The primary focus is proposed amendments to the Budget and Fiscal Policies that would lower the pension funded ratio target from 80% to 70% and establish a framework for strategic distributions from the city's $29+ million Section 115 Pension Trust.

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Lodi City Council Special Meeting - January 28, 2026
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Lodi City Council Special Meeting - January 28, 2026

The Lodi City Council convenes a special meeting on January 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Hutchins Street Square's Kirst Hall to conduct a comprehensive review and update of the City's Strategic Vision and Protocol Manual. This all-day strategic planning session represents a pivotal governance exercise that will shape the City's priorities and operational framework for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and beyond

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Measure L Committee Summary - January 15, 2026
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Measure L Committee Summary - January 15, 2026

The Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee will convene on January 15, 2026, to review administrative matters and discuss proposed amendments to the Measure L Municipal Code. This meeting follows significant developments from the December 8, 2025 meeting, where Committee Chair John Beckman introduced proposed changes to the committee's scope and jurisdiction.

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Lodi Improvement Committee (Special Agenda) - January 13, 2026
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Lodi Improvement Committee (Special Agenda) - January 13, 2026

This special meeting of the Lodi Improvement Committee is scheduled to convene directly following the regular meeting on January 13, 2026. The primary focus is on reviewing and updating the committee's 2026 Annual Activities Updates and Assignments, providing a strategic planning session to refine ongoing initiatives across homelessness support, youth development, community beautification, and civic engagement.

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Lodi Improvement Committee - January 13, 2026
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Lodi Improvement Committee - January 13, 2026

The Lodi Improvement Committee convenes to support the City's implementation of its five-year Consolidated Plan, coordinate community efforts to improve Lodi's quality of life and appearance, and create action items to implement annual goals and activities. This meeting will cover CDBG funding updates, regular business items, and determine topics for upcoming meetings.

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Lodi City Council Meeting - December 17,2025
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Lodi City Council Meeting - December 17,2025

Lodi City Council Regular Meeting agenda contains 27 action items across four major categories: 1 Presentation, 15 Consent Calendar items, 3 Public Hearings, and 6 Regular Calendar items. The meeting will address critical decisions on infrastructure, public safety, environmental compliance, personnel changes, financial authorizations, and community recognition.

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Lodi Finance Committee Meeting - December 17,2025
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Lodi Finance Committee Meeting - December 17,2025

The Lodi Finance Committee meets to address critical fiscal matters including investment policy oversight, internal controls review, and pension stabilization strategy. The December meeting provides an opportunity to receive staff updates and continue strategic financial planning discussions.

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Lodi City Council Special Meeting - December 16,2025
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Lodi City Council Special Meeting - December 16,2025

This special meeting of the Lodi City Council convenes a special meeting to address how resident requests are evaluated for traffic control modifications and provide direction on priority agenda items for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget planning session.

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Lodi Planning Commission Agenda – December 10, 2025
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Lodi Planning Commission Agenda – December 10, 2025

The Lodi Planning Commission will hold a regular public meeting to consider one primary public hearing item and conduct standard commission business. The central action item is a request for a Use Permit and related approvals to allow beer and wine service at an expanded Guantonio’s restaurant location at 606 West Lockeford Street.

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Measure L Committee Summary - December 8, 2025
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Measure L Committee Summary - December 8, 2025

The Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee will review the fiscal year 2024/25 Annual Accountability Report for Measure L, a half-cent local sales tax measure approved by voters in November 2018. The measure generated $9.1 million in revenue and funded critical public safety, parks, and library services. Total expenditures reached $9,308,633, with 81.19% allocated to public safety salary and benefits.

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Lodi Parks & Recreation Commission - December 2, 2025
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Lodi Parks & Recreation Commission - December 2, 2025

The meeting includes approval of November 4, 2025 meeting minutes, one Action Item (election of new officers for 2025/2026), and one Regular Agenda Discussion Item (department updates). Also includes detailed documentation from the previous November 4, 2025 meeting and the Monthly Staff Briefing for September 2025 highlighting operational statistics, recreation programming, capital projects, and marketing metrics.

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Lodi City Council Meeting - December 3, 2025
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Lodi City Council Meeting - December 3, 2025

The December 3, 2025 Lodi City Council meeting features a agenda centered on municipal operations, infrastructure maintenance, and governance reorganization. Key business includes recognition of community service award recipients, approval of routine municipal operations, substantial public works expenditures totaling approximately $2.1 million, and the annual reorganization to establish new leadership roles. Major capital investments include a $1.75 million transit bus purchase and facility upgrades.

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