Ramon Yepez

Infrastructure and Growth Management

Significant capital investment required for roadway repairs, facility maintenance, and utility infrastructure.

Public Safety Staffing and Facilities

Ongoing operational funding needed for additional sworn personnel and support staff.

traffic safety improvements

Expect some city funds to be allocated for these safety upgrades.

Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter Operation

Potential economic losses if local businesses relocate due to neighborhood conditions.

alcohol permit review

This new spot could bring in fresh tax dollars and boost downtown nightlife, but it might also stretch police resources thin.

Potential Acquisition of Lodi Armory Building

Potential future capital acquisition costs at fair market value.

Housing and Park Options at 130 West Century Boulevard

Financial impacts will be determined through the RFQ developer proposal process.

Economic Development Strategic Plan Adoption

Funded through existing economic development resources and regional partnerships.

historic preservation

Homeowners might have to shell out more for specialized materials and permits if they want to remodel older properties under these stricter rules.

Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Preview

Involves city-wide revenue and expenditure planning across all municipal funds.

personnel action

Who knows how this will affect city finances, but it definitely doesn't inspire confidence.

City Leadership Appointments

Salaries and employment agreements were established pursuant to state reporting requirements.

November 2026 General Municipal Election Preparation

Election consolidation and administration involve county service fees and municipal printing costs.

Downtown Specific Plan Adoption

Involves ongoing implementation costs and future grant-funded infrastructure projects.

Interim City Attorney Appointment

Covered under the approved legal services agreement with Herum Crabtree Suntag.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan

Distributes federal grant funding to local non-profit and community development programs.

City Communications and Social Media Strategy

Existing staff and contracted marketing resources fund the ongoing communication strategy.

Streamlining Building Permits and Off-Site Improvements

Reduces upfront development costs for projects valued between $75,400 and $150,000.

Interim City Manager Appointment

Compensated at $140 per hour, capped at 960 hours per fiscal year.

wine tax

Your wine nights might get a little pricier, and the city could see a boost in its budget.

Consent Calendar Approval

Downtown Specific Plan Implementation Agreement (Item C.2)

Adoption of the Downtown Specific Plan (Item F.1)

2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan Approval (Item F.2)

Annual Review of Military Equipment Use Policy (Item F.3)

Adoption of Ordinance No. 2047 for Rogers Media Signs (Item H.1)

Consent Calendar

Update Current Abatement Fee Schedule

Amendment No. 1 with Clean Power Research, LLC for PowerClerk Software

Agreement with Efficiency Services Group, LLC for Energy Program Administration

Amendment No. 1 with West Yost & Associates for White Slough Facility

Assessments for Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1

Traffic Resolution Updates for Pine Street, Ham Lane, and Washington/Sacramento Streets

Amendment No. 2 with LDA Partners for Animal Services Facility

Amendment No. 7 with ICR Refrigeration for HVAC Services

Set Public Hearing for Mobile Food Vending Ordinance

Move Item G.1 to follow Consent Calendar

Approval of Consent Calendar

Introduction of Ordinance No. 2047 - Rogers Media Development Agreement

Appointment of Kara Reddig as City Manager

Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Craig-Hensley, to adopt a resolution approving the Annual Review and Report of the Military Equipment Use Policy.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, to approve the following items hereinafter set forth, except those otherwise noted, in accordance with the report and rec

At Interim City Manager Busch's suggestion, Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Yepez, to hear Item C.2 after Item F.1.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Yepez, (following reading of the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print Ordinance No. 2047 entitled,

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Yepez, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreem

Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Mayor Yepez, to adopt a resolution adopting the Downtown Specific Plan, including edits outlined by Council Member Craig-Hensley.

Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, to adopt a resolution approving the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)

waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2047 to enter into a Development Agreement with Rogers Media Company to install, maintain, and operate electronic message signs on City-owned proper

adopt Resolution No. 2026-96 approving the exception to the 180-day waiting period for appointing a retired annuitant to the Economic Development Department.

move Item G.1 to directly after the Consent Calendar on the agenda

approve the following items hereinafter set forth, except those otherwise noted, in accordance with the report and recommendation of the City Manager.

adopt Resolution No. 2026-93 appointing Kara Reddig to the position of City Manager and approving the related Employment Agreement.

adopt Resolution No. 2026-94 ratifying the Interim City Manager’s employment of Jamie Bandy as Director of Administrative Services and approving the Employment Agreement, effective May 12, 2026.

adopt Resolution No. 2026-95 appointing Jamie Bandy to the position of City Treasurer of the City of Lodi.

move forward with discussions with the State of California regarding the possible purchase of the Lodi Armory building.

Move Item G.1 to follow Consent Calendar

Approval of Consent Calendar

Appointment of Kara Reddig as City Manager

Award Operation of Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter

Approval of Consent Calendar

Issue RFQ for Housing and Park Options at 130 West Century Boulevard