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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/18/2026 7:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
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26-107 B.1 Presentation/ProclamationPresentation of Proclamation In Observance of the Month of Ramadan, February 17 - March 19, 2026 (CLK)   Not available Not available
26-097 B.2 Presentation/ProclamationPresentation of Recognition to Retiring Community Development Director, John Della Monica (CLK)   Not available Not available
26-098 B.3 Presentation/ProclamationPresentation of Recognition to Outgoing Interim City Manager, James Lindsay (CLK)   Not available Not available
26-062 C.1Treasurer's Report, Register of ClaimsReport/ConsentReceive and File Treasurer’s Report and Register of Claims (IS - FIN)   Not available Not available
26-061 C.2 Report/ConsentAccept the Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2025 (IS - FIN)   Not available Not available
26-063 C.3Report of Purchases, December 31, 2025Report/ConsentAccept the Quarterly Report of Purchases between $30,000 and $60,000 through December 31, 2025 (IS - FIN)   Not available Not available
26-088 C.4 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Waiving the Bid Process and Approving Renewal of Dental Claims Administration Agreement with Stanislaus Foundation for Medical Care and Further Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Agreement (IS - HR)   Not available Not available
26-099 C.5 ResolutionConsider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Allocation of Public Benefit Funds of $7,500 from District 2 Non-Profit Funds to Lodi Community Church (“Love Lodi”) (Total $7,500) (CLK)   Not available Not available
26-074 C.6 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 2023-98 and Adopting a Revised Lodi City Council Strategic Vision (CM)   Not available Not available
26-093 C.7 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Appointing Christina Jaromay to the Position of City Treasurer of the City of Lodi (CM)   Not available Not available
26-070 C.8 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Updating City Staff Signers on City of Lodi Farmers & Merchants Bank Accounts (IS - BUD)   Not available Not available
26-094 C.9 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Accepting and Appropriating the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Round 5 Grant and Authorizing the Interim City Manager or Designee to Execute HHAP Round 5 Subrecipient Agreements in a Form Acceptable by the City Attorney (CD)   Not available Not available
26-057 C.10 Report/ConsentApprove Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District 2025 Annual Report (ED)   Not available Not available
26-069 C.11 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Approving Lodi Electric Utility Fee Schedule and Authorizing Annual Cost Based Adjustments (EU)   Not available Not available
26-011 C.12Adore Pets DemoResolutionAdopt a Resolution Rejecting All Bids for the Adore Pets Building Demolition (PW)   Not available Not available
26-041 C.13West YostResolutionAdopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 5 with West Yost & Associates, Inc of Davis, for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Regulatory Engineering Services at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility ($60,000) (PW)   Not available Not available
26-043 C.14SJCOG MOUResolutionAdopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the San Joaquin Council of Governments and the City of Lodi Regarding the Coordination of Ongoing Transit Planning and Programming of Federal Funds that Support the Ongoing and Future Deployment of Transit Services in the San Joaquin Region (PW)   Not available Not available
26-055 C.15Accept Debenedetti Parking LotReport/ConsentAccept Improvements Under Contract for 2024 DeBenedetti Park South Parking Lot Expansion (PW)   Not available Not available
26-054 C.16Set PH Solid WasteReport/ConsentSet Public Hearing for March 18, 2026, to Consider Resolution Adopting Pre-Approved, Proposition 218 Consumer Price Index-Based Annual Adjustment to Rates for Solid Waste Collection (PW)   Not available Not available
26-075 C.17 Report/ConsentSet a Public Hearing for March 4, 2026, to Repeal and Replace Resolution No. 2018-111 and Authorize the City of Lodi to Join the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program; Authorize the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to Accept Applications from Property Owners, Conduct Special Assessment Proceedings and Levy Assessments and Special District Taxes and to Form Assessment Districts and Community Facilities Districts Within the Territory of the City of Lodi; Embody the Terms of a Joint Community Facilities Agreement Setting Forth the Provisions for Community Facilities District Financings; Approve Form of Acquisition Agreement for Use When Applicable; and Authorize Related Actions (ED)   Not available Not available
26-056 F.1PH Water RatesResolutionPublic Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Setting Pre-Approved Engineering News Record Adjustment Index for Usage-Based and Flat Water Rates for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Customers (PW)   Not available Not available
26-072 F.2 OrdinancePublic Hearing to Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing Ordinance Revising Lodi Municipal Code, Section 13.20.240 Schedule G1-General Service-Group 1 Commercial/Industrial and Section 13.20.250 Schedule G2-General Service-Group 2 Commercial/Industrial (Community Benefits Incentive Discount) (EU)   Not available Not available
26-058 G.1 ResolutionReceive Presentation of the Lodi Economic Development Strategic Plan and Consider Resolution Adopting the Plan (ED)   Not available Not available
26-059 G.2 ResolutionConsider Adopting a Resolution Extending the Term of Economic Development Ad-Hoc Committee for an Additional Year (ED)   Not available Not available
26-092 G.3City Council Ad Hoc CommitteeReport/RegularDiscuss and Provide Direction on the Formation of a City Council Ad Hoc Committee to Review and Make Recommendations on the City’s Delivery of Services to the Community (CM)   Not available Not available
26-089 G.4 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Professional Firefighters for the Period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028 (IS - HR)   Not available Not available
26-078 G.5 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Lodi and the Lodi City Mid-Management Association for the Period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028 (IS - HR)   Not available Not available
26-087 G.6 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Defining Benefits and Approving Benefit Modifications and Compensation for Unrepresented Mid-Management and General Service employees (CM)   Not available Not available
26-090 G.7 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Approving Side-Letter Agreements Between the City of Lodi and Local 1245 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IS - HR)   Not available Not available
26-079 G.8 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Addendum to the Employment Agreement with Jennifer Fontanilla, Library Director, Including Future Wage Adjustments to Bring the Library Director’s Base Salary to $172,010 Annually, effective January 4, 2027, Elimination of CalPERS Cost-Sharing, and Modification to the City’s Contribution to Medical Premiums (CM)   Not available Not available
26-080 G.9 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Addendum to the Employment Agreement with Christina Jaromay, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director, Including Future Wage Adjustments to Bring the PRCS Director’s Base Salary to $219,390 Annually, effective January 4, 2027, Elimination of CalPERS Cost-Sharing, and Modification to the City’s Contribution to Medical Premiums (CM)   Not available Not available
26-081 G.10 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Addendum to the Employment Agreement with Jeffrey Berkheimer, Electric Utility Director, Including Future Cost of Living Increases, Elimination of CalPERS Cost-Sharing, and Modification to the City’s Contribution to Medical Premiums (CM)   Not available Not available
26-082 G.11 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Addendum to the Employment Agreement with Ricardo Garcia, Police Chief Including a One-Point Two One Percent (1.21%) Equity Adjustment to Bring the Police Chief’s Base Salary to $269,921 Annually, effective January 5, 2026, Future Cost of Living Increases, Reduction in CalPERS Cost-Sharing, and Modification to the City’s Contribution to Medical Premiums (CM)   Not available Not available
26-083 G.12 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Addendum #2 to the Employment Agreement with Luis Aguilar, Economic Development Director, Including a Five Percent (5%) Equity Adjustment to Bring the Economic Development Director’s Base Salary to $198,198 Annually, effective January 5, 2026, Future Cost of Living Increases, Elimination of CalPERS Cost-Sharing, and Modification to the City’s Contribution to Medical Premiums (CM)   Not available Not available
26-084 G.13 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Addendum to the Employment Agreement with Kenneth Johnson, Fire Chief, Including a Five Percent (5%) Equity Adjustment to Bring the Fire Chief’s Base Salary to $236,752 Annually, effective January 5, 2026, Future Cost of Living Increases, and Modification to the City’s Contribution to Medical Premiums (CM)   Not available Not available
26-085 G.14 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Addendum to the Employment Agreement with Katie O. Lucchesi, City Attorney, Including Wage Adjustment to Bring the City Attorney’s Base Salary to $303,680 Annually, Elimination of CalPERS Cost-Sharing, and Modification to the City’s Contribution to Medical Premiums (CM)   Not available Not available
26-086 G.15 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Addendum to the Employment Agreement with Olivia Nashed, City Clerk, Including Wage Adjustment to Bring the City Clerk’s Base Salary to $162,842 Annually, Elimination of CalPERS Cost-Sharing, and Modification to the City’s Contribution to Medical Premiums (CM)   Not available Not available
26-105 G.16 ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Appointing an Interim City Manager Candidate, a Retired PERS Annuitant, at a Rate of $140 per hour and Not to Exceed 960 hours in a Fiscal Year (IS - HR)   Not available Not available
26-095 H.1Amend LMC 15.44 Off-Site IMprovementsOrdinanceWaive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2044 Amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 15.44 “Off-Site Improvements and Dedications,” by Updating Section 15.44.040 “Exemption or Deferment” (CLK)   Not available Not available
26-096 H.2 OrdinanceWaive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2045 Amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.12 “City Manager” by Revising Section 2.12.050 “Removal” (CLK)   Not available Not available