CITY OF LATHROP CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL 390 Towne Centre Drive Lathrop, CA 95330 MINUTES PLEASE NOTE: There was a Closed Session, which commenced at 6:03 p.m. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:04 p.m. 1. PRELIMINARY 1.1 CALL TO ORDER - Vice Mayor Diallo called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. 1.2 CLOSED SESSION 1.2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Agency Negotiator: Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager Employee Organization: Lathrop Police Officer's Association RECONVENE - Vice Mayor Diallo reconvened the meeting at 7:04 p.m. Government Code Section 54957.6 1.2.2 REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Salvador Navarrete reported that the City Council provided appropriate direction to staff pursuit to Item 1.2; no other reportable action taken. 1.3 ROLL CALL Present: Vice Mayor Diallo; Counciimembers: Akinjo, Lazard and Torres-O/Calaghan Absent: Mayor Dhaliwal 1.4 INVOCATION - Councilmember Akinjo provided the invocation. 1.5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councimember Akinjo led the pledge of allegiance. May 13, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 1.6 ANNOUNCEMENTES) BY MAYOR/ CITY MANAGER City Engineer Brad Taylor announced temporary road closure and traffic configurations for Northbound McKinley Avenue at Louise Avenue, commencing May 14, 2024 through end of August 2024. 1.7 INFORMATIONAL ITEM(S) - None 1.8 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT(S) OF INTEREST Vice Mayor Diallo declared a conflict of interest with Item 4.25, due to an agreement with the River Islands Development. Councilmember Lazard declared a conflict of interest with Item 4.25, due to her employment with Dell'Osso Farms. 2. PRESENTATIONS 2.1 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION LATHROP HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM Vice Mayor Diallo provided certificates of recognition to members of the Lathrop High School Varsity Girls Track and Field Team for their outstanding achievement and stellar sportsmanship during the 2023- 2024 athletic season, as members of the Western Athletic Conference Track and Field Team. 2.2 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION LATHROP HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM Councilmember Torres-o/Callagnan provided certificates of recognition tor members of the Lathrop High School Varsity Boys Track and Field Team for their outstanding achievement and stellar sportsmanship during the 2023-2024 athletic season, as members of the Western Athletic Conference Track and Field Team. 2.3 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION LATHROP HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY CHEER TEAM Councilmember Lazard provided certificates of recognition to members of the Lathrop High School Cheer Team for their outstanding achievement in finishing 1st place in the Nationals Competition, for the 2023-2024 season, with an outstanding 95.05 final score, and earning the Girls Varsity 2024 JAMZ National Cheerleading Championship. May 13, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 2.4 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION LATHROP HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS VOLLEYBALL TEAM Councilmember Akinjo provided certificates of recognition to members of the Lathrop High School Boys Varsity Team for their outstanding achievement and stellar sportsmanship during the 2023-2024 athletic season, as members of the Western Athletic Conference Volleyball Team, and finishing 1st place in the League for the 2023-2024 athletic season, with an outstanding score of 14-0. 2.5 RECOGNIZING EFFORTS BY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Vice Mayor Diallo, on behalf of the City Council, recognized the American Desi Society, the Sikh Motorcycle Club and the New Lathrop Neighborhood Watch Group, for their charitable efforts and dedication to the Lathrop community during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2.6 INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES Chief of Police Stephen Sealy introduced the following Police Department employees: Community Resource Officer Gabrielle Johnson, Animal Center Assistant Denise Eastburn, Animal Center Assistant Jessyka Fernandes, and Captain Richard Barries. 2.7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Economic Development Administrator Shelley Burcham provided the presentation covering economic developed activity from January 2024 to April 2024. 2.8 RECEIVE UPDATE ON CANNABIS RELATED ITEMS Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard provided an update related to the city's approved cannabis retailer. Mark Elliott (in person speaker) requested additional information on tax revenues and the city's use of tax monies collected. Stephen Dresser (in person speaker) commented asked for additional information related to crime activity near cannabis retail establishments. 3. CITIZEN'S FORUM Shawna Brown (in person speaker), founder of Crush Colon Cancer Organization, provided information regarding colon cancer awareness. Gavin Cline (in person speaker), Legislative Representative for Congress Member John Duarte, provided an overview of various legislative updates and activities for California's 13th District. May 13, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 Tosh Ishihara (in person speaker) thanked the City Council for their support and city staff for their efforts in the success of the 2024 Mayor's Art Show. Bennie Gatto (in person speaker) expressed similar sentiments and gratitude to staff for organizing the Mayor's Art Show event. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR On a motion by Councilmember Akinjo, seconded by Councilmember Lazard, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar, except Item 4.23, by the following roll call vote, unless otherwise indicated: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Akinjo, Lazard, Torres-O/Calaghan and Diallo None Dhaliwal None *(Item 4.23 voted on after Items 4.1 through 4.22, and 4.24, due to Councilmember Akinjo's declared conflict ofi interest with Item 4.23, due to his 4.1 WAIVING OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS residence with the Stonebridge District area.) Waived the reading in full of ordinances and resolutions on agenda and adopt by reading of title only, unless otherwise requested by the Mayor ora Councilmember. 4.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approved Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of March 11, 2024, and Special Council Meeting of March 25, 2024. 4.3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 24-458 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN CITY OF LATHROP COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-1 Waived full reading and adopted Ordinance 24-458 levying special taxes within City of Lathrop Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (EAGLES LANDING SERVICES) (Eagles Landing Services). 4.4 TREASURER'S REPORT FOR MARCH 2024 Approved Quarterly Treasurer's Report for March 2024. May 13, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 4.5 DECLARE ONE VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE THEIR DISPOSAL Adopted Resolution 24-5506 declaring one vehicle and equipment 4.6 RATIFY SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ANNUAL FINANCIAL surplus property and authorizing their disposal. PLAN Adopted Resolution 24-5507 ratifying the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) Annual Financial Plan for FY 2024-25. 4.7 RATIFY APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT TO USE DONATED FUNDS TO PURCHASE A POLICE K-97 TO ACCOMPANY SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Pulled by Councilmember Akinjo. A question and answer period ensued. Chief of Police Stephen Sealy and City Manager Stephen Salvatore Adopted Resolution 24-5508 ratifying approval of an Agreement to use donated funds to purchase a Police K-9 to accompany School Resource Officer assigned to the River Island Academies Campuses. 4.8 RATIFY OUT OF STATE TRAVEL COSTS FOR THE LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR SUSPECT EXTRADITION FROM OKLAHOMA Adopted Resolution 24-5509 ratifying out of state travel expenses related to the Lathrop Police Department suspect extradition from ASSIGNED TO RIVER ISLAND ACADEMIES CAMPUSES provided additional information. Oklahoma. 4.9 RATIFY SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SOLID NETWORKS INC. FOR DISASTER RECOVERY EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION Adopted Resolution 24-5510 ratifying Service Contract with Solid Networks Inc. for disaster recovery equipment and installation. 4.10 APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT (8) VEHICLES FROM MCAULEY FORD OF PATTERSON, FOUR (4) VEHICLES FROM AMERICAN CHEVROLET OF MODESTO, AND AUTHORIZE A SERVICE CONTRACT FOR NEXTGEN ALPHA UPFITTING TO PROVIDE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF UPFITTING MATERIALS FOR POLICE VEHICLES May 13, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 Adopted Resolutions 24-5511, 24-5512, 24-5513 approving the purchase of eight (8) vehicles from McAuley Ford of Patterson, four (4) vehicles from American Chevrolet of Modesto, and authorizing the purchase and installation of Police vehicle equipment by NextGen Alpha Upfitting. 4.11 APPROVE JULY 1ST LATHROP BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE ON CRESPI STREET AND LOCOMOTIVE STREET Adopted Resolution 24-5514 approving Temporary Street Closures for the 2024 City of Lathrop July 1st Birthday Celebration on Crespi Street and Locomotive Street. 4.12 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES NATIONAL BLACK CAUCUS OF LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS (NBC- Adopted Resolution 24-5515 authorizing out of state travel for the 2024 National League of Cities National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Summer Conference to Chicago, Illinois, from June 25-28, 4.13 APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PROJECT LIST ASSOCIATED WITH LEO) SUMMER CONFERENCE 2024, and approving of related budget amendment. SENATE BILL 1 Adopted Resolution 24-5516 approving the list of projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25, funded by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. 4.14 APPROVE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH FRANK M. BOOTH INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL HVAC SYSTEMS SERVICES Adopted Resolution 24-5517 approving Service Contract With Frank M. Booth Inc. to provide on-call HVAC Systems maintenance support 4.15 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARK THOMAS, INC. TO COMPLETE THE DESIGN PHASE FOR LOUISE AVENUE AND INTERSTATE 5 INTERCHANGE, CIP PS 06-06 Adopted Resolution 24-5518 approving Professional Consulting Services Agreement with Mark Thomas, Inc. to complete the design phase for Louise Avenue and I-5 Interchange, CIP PS 06-06. services. May 13, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 4.16 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARK THOMAS, INC. TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT PHASE FOR THE LATHROP ROAD AND INTERSTATE 5 INTERCHANGE, CIP PS 06-16 AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT Adopted Resolution 24-5519 approving Professional Consulting Services Agreement with Mark Thomas to complete the project initiation document phase for the Lathrop Road and I-5 Interchange, CIP PS06- 16, and approve budget amendment. 4.17 CREATE CIP PS 24-35 FOR LATHROP ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION, AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO DSS COMPANY DBA KNIFE RIVER CONSTRUCTION AND APPROVE BUDGET Adopted Resolution 24-5520 creating CIP PS 24-35 for Lathrop Road pavement repair, awarding Construction Contract to DSS Company dba Knife River Construction, and approving budget amendment. AMENDMENT 4.18 ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY ODYSSEY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. FOR MOSSDALE LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS, CIP GG 20-19 AND LATHROP ROAD AND LOUISE AVENUE LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, CIP GG21-15 Adopted Resolution 24-5521 accepting public improvements constructed by Odyssey Environmental Services, Inc. for Mossdale District landscape and irrigation improvements, CIP GG 20-19, and Lathrop Road and Louise Avenue landscape improvements, CIP GG21- 15, authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion, release contract retention, and release of Performance and Payment Bonds. 4.19 AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ACCURATE CORROSION CONTROL, INC. FOR CITYWIDE CATHODIC PROTECTION Adopted Resolution 24-5522 awarding a Construction Contract to Accurate Corrosion Control, Inc. for citywide cathodic protection MAINTENANCE, CIP GG22-02 maintenance, CIP GG 22-02. 4.20 AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AMERICAN PAVEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MOSSDALE PAVEMENT PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, CIP PS 24-32 AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT May 13, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 Adopted Resolution 24-5523 awarding Construction Contract to American Pavement Systems, Inc, for construction of CIP PS24-32, for the Mossdale District pavement preventative maintenance, and 4.21 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 23-24 Adopted Resolution 24-5524 authorizing the filing of a Transportation Development Act (TDA) claim for Local Transportation Funds (LTF) for approving budget amendment. Fiscal Year 2023-24. 4.22 APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARE INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25 FORINDUSTRIAL LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT; RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT; MOSSDALE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT; STORM DRAIN DISTRICT ZONE 1; AND STORM DRAIN DISTRICT ZONE 1A The City Council considered the following and adopted: 1. Resolution 24-5525 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for the Industrial Lighting Maintenance District and declaring intention to levy annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2. Resolution 24-5526 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for the Residential Lighting Maintenance District and declaring intention to levy annual assessments for Fiscal Year 3. Resolution 24-5527 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for the Mossdale Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District and declaring intention to levy annual assessments for 4. Resolution 24-5528 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for the Storm Drain Districts Zones 1 and 1A and declaring intention to levy annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-25. 2024-25; 2024-25; Fiscal Year 2024-25; and 4.23 *APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARE INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25 FOR STONEBRIDGE LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND STONEBRIDGE DRAINAGE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT Councilmember Akinjo stepped down from the dais at 8:36 p.m. On a motion by Councilmember Lazard, seconded by Councilmember Torres-O'Callaghan, the City Council approved Item 4.23, and adopted the following resolutions by the following roll call vote, unless otherwise indicated: May 13, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 1. Resolution 24-5530 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for the Stonebridge Landscaping Maintenance District and declaring intention to levy annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2. Resolution 24-5531 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for the Stonebridge Drainage & Lighting District and declaring intention to levy annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and 2024-25. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Lazard, Torres-oCallagnan and Diallo None Dhaliwal Akinjo *(Item 4.23 voted on after Items 4.1 through 4.22, and 4.24, due to Councilmember Akinjo's declared conflict of interest with Item 4.23, due to his residence with the Stonebridge District area.) Councilmember Akinjo returned to the dais at 8:37 p.m. 4.24 APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARE INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25 FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 93-1 Adopted Resolution 24-5529 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 93-1 (Woodfield Park) and declaring intention to levy annual assessments for (WOODFIELD PARK) Fiscal Year 2024-25. RIVER ISLANDS CONSENT ITEM(S) Item 4.25 was removed from the Consent Calendar due to declared conflicts of interest announced under Item 1.8, and lack of quorum with non-conflicted Council Members. Item 4.25 will be considered at a future council meeting. No action taken on this matter. 4.25 APPROVE FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR 30 LOTS IN TRACT 3795 VILLAGE "C6" AND "C7" WITHIN SOUTH Adopt Resolution Approving Final Map for Tract 3795 Village "C6" and "C7"within the South River bend District, Totaling 30 Single Family Lots and a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with River Islands Custom RIVER BEND DISTRICT OF RIVER ISLANDS Homesites, LLC May 13, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 5. SCHEDULED ITEMS 5.1 APPROVE BALLOTS FOR THE PROPOSED SAN JOAQUIN AREA FLOOD CONTROL AGENCY MOSSDALE TRACT OVERLAY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FORMATION AS RELATED TO CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES Assistant City Manager Michael King provided the presentation. City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided additional information on the matter. A question and answer period ensued throughout the On a motion by Councilmember Lazard, seconded by Councilmember Torres-oCallaghan, the City Council adopted Resolution 24-5532 approving the proposed San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency (SJAFCA) Mossdale Tract Assessment District Formation, and authorized the City Manager to execute ballots for city-owned properties in favor of presentation. the proposed assessment. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Akinjo, Lazard, Torres-O/Callaghan and Diallo None Dhaliwal None 5.2 FIVE (5) YEAR AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTRACT FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL Parks & Recreation Director Todd Sebastian and Parks & Recreation Manager Melissa Stathakopoulos provided the presentation. A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. Kelley Johannson (in person speaker) representing Republic Services/Lathrop Sunrise Sanitation Corporation, provided additional information related to the services provided under the proposed agreement. On a motion by Councilmember Lazard, seconded by Councilmember Torres-OCallaghan, the City Council adopted Resolution 24-5533 approving a five (5) Year Amended and Restated Contract for: solid waste collection and disposal of residential and commercial customers, between City of Lathrop and Lathrop Sunrise Sanitation Corporation, and authorizing a rate adjustment for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Akinjo, Lazard, Torres-oCallagnan and Diallo None Dhaliwal None May 13, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 10 5.3 DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO DIRT DYNASTY, INC. FOR LATHROP ROAD RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY RECONSTRUCTION, CIP GG 24-27 AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT Assistant City Manager Michael King provided the presentation. City Manager Stephen Salvatore provided additional information on the matter. A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. Irene Torres (in person speaker) commented on the condition of her driveway before and after the improvement project. On a motion by Councilmember Akinjo, seconded by Councilmember Torres-O'Callaghan, the City Council discussed and adopted Resolution 24-5534 awarding Construction Contract to Dirt Dynasty, Inc. for the Lathrop Road residential driveway reconstruction, CIP GG 24-27, and approve budget amendment. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Akinjo, Lazard, Torres-oCallagnan and Diallo None Dhaliwal None 6. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS 6.1 COUNCILMEMBER TORRES-OCALLAGHAN REFERRAL - Discuss Lighting Palm Trees for the Month of June Commemorating Pride Month Councilmember Torres-oCalaghan provided an overview of the referral, requested City Council support in lighting the city palm trees for the month of June in observance of Pride Month. A question and answer period ensued throughout the presentation. Vice Mayor Diallo spoke in support of a policy that would provide staff direction in lighting the palm trees for additional holidays and special city related events, such as Juneteenth. City Council consensus provided staff direction to light the palm trees the first half of the month of June (June 1st to 15th) for Pride Month and the remainder half of the month for Juneteenth. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Akinjo, Torres-oCallagnan and Diallo Lazard Dhaliwal None 6.2 MAYOR DHALIWAL REFERRAL - Update Appointment to the San Joaquin Council of Governments Board of Directors Vice Mayor Diallo made the following appointments: SJCOG Board of Directors Sonny Dhaliwal Term Expires December 2024 May 13, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 11 On a motion by Councilmember Akinjo, seconded by Counciimember Torres-OCallaghan, the City Council approved the appointment made by Vice Mayor Diallo as noted above. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Akinjo, Lazard, Torres-oCallagnan, and Diallo None Dhaliwal None 6.3 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT(S) Councilmember Akinjo reported his attendance to a recent meeting of the Tri Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority. Vice Mayor Diallo reported her attendance to the Once Voice Trip to Washington DC, and reported that Mayor Dhaliwal, Councilmembers Akinjo and Lazard, and City Manager Stephen Salvatore also attended the regional trip. 6.4 MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT(S) Councilmember Torres-oCallagnan congratulated students' graduation from local schools. Councilmember Akinjo expressed appreciation to the senior citizen community and their involvement in the community. Councilmember Lazard thanked those in attendance. Vice Mayor Diallo expressed appreciation to the students present during the meeting, and expressed gratitude towards staff. 7. ADJOURNMENT = There being no further business, Vice Mayor Diallo adjourned the meeting at 9:49 p.m. Tèresa Vargas, City Clerk Government Services Director May 13, 2024 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 12