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Lodi Planning Commission — March 25, 2026
The Lodi Planning Commission meets with two public hearings on the agenda: a Use Permit for Five Window Beer Co. to add a Type 47 ABC license allowing distilled spirits service at their downtown brewery, and a Development Agreement with Rogers Media Company to install three electronic message signs on City-owned properties at South Hutchins Street and West Kettleman Lane. Both items carry staff recommendations for approval. The meeting also includes approval of February 25, 2026 minutes and standard reporting items.
Lodi City Council - March 18, 2026
The March 18, 2026 agenda features three labor union Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) totaling approximately $7.84 million over three years, the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, an Electric Utility quarterly financial update, solid waste rate adjustments, and several infrastructure and procurement items. The Council will also address the Lodi Academy improvement deferral agreement and receive a status report on the Non-Profit Fund Program.
Lodi Finance Committee - March 11, 2026
This Special Meeting of the Lodi Finance Committee covers two substantive items: approval of minutes from the February 4, 2026 Special Meeting, and a Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Cycle Discussion. The February minutes document a PARS/OPEB presentation and the formal introduction of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to the committee by auditors LSL (Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP). The FY 2024–25 ACFR is expected to be finalized in March 2026. The committee is also beginning forward planning for the FY 2026–27 budget amid a projected $4.8 million structural deficit expected to emerge over the next five years.
Lodi Improvement Committee — March 10, 2026
The Lodi Improvement Committee (LIC) meets Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Carnegie Forum for a regular meeting featuring a youth sports presentation from BOB’s (Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports), CDBG funding updates, and formal adoption of the committee’s 2026 annual goals and task assignments.
Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee - March 11, 2026
This SPARC meeting features a single review item — a quasi-judicial public hearing on the proposed 70-foot tall, double-faced, freeway-oriented electronic pylon sign at the Lodi Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership (1255 South Beckman Road). Staff recommends approval with conditions. This would be the first of a maximum of two electronic billboards allowed within the City of Lodi.
Lodi City Council Meeting - March 4, 2026
The Lodi City Council convenes for its regular meeting with a packed agenda of 22 items spanning financial reports, executive compensation adjustments, infrastructure financing modernization, homeless services updates, an electric rate ordinance, and a strategic vision revision. Two closed session items address the ongoing recruitment of a new City Manager and the first performance review of the Interim City Manager.
Lodi Planning Commission - February 25, 2026
The City of Lodi Planning Commission convenes for a regular meeting with one public hearing item: a Use Permit application (PL2025-020) by Lodi Christian Life to establish a church at 631 East Oak Street in the Industrial (M) zone. Staff recommends approval.
Lodi City Council Meeting - February 18, 2026
This is a landmark transitional meeting for the City of Lodi featuring 40+ agenda items. The Council will bid farewell to Community Development Director John Della Monica and Interim City Manager James Lindsay, appoint a new Interim City Manager and City Treasurer, adopt the city’s first comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan, approve multiple labor agreements and executive compensation packages, conduct public hearings on water rates and electric utility discount programs, and adopt two ordinances amending the Municipal Code.
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.
Lodi Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting - February 3, 2026
The Lodi Parks and Recreation Commission will convene on February 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM for a critical meeting addressing two major agenda items with citywide implications: the future of Lawrence Park and prospective cell tower installations in city parks.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Lodi Committee on Homelessness - January 8, 2026
The January 2026 meeting will address critical operational updates, review service provider performance, discuss the upcoming Point-in-Time Count, and evaluate the committee's accomplishments and goals for the coming year.
Lodi City Council Meeting - January 7, 2026
The January 7, 2026 City Council agenda represents a substantial municipal governance session encompassing infrastructure maintenance, regulatory compliance, code modernization, and community investment.
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.