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City Council Regular Meeting of July 1, 2026
Published: Jul 1, 2026
Lodi Adopted Child Launches New Children's Art Show and Workshop
Rick Friedman, president of Lodi Adopted Child, presented a new children's art show initiative scheduled for the end of August. The program aims to provide opportunities for children to explore arts and creativity, with the theme "Imagine You Have Superpowers." The event is open to all Lodi students in grades 3-12 and is free for participants and the public. An art workshop will be offered on July 18th, with a requested $10 donation, which can be waived for financial hardship. Art submissions will be accepted from July 8th to August 19th. Winning art pieces will be enlarged and displayed in the organization's office windows, and plans are underway to discuss a mural with the Lodi Arts Commission. A fundraiser is also scheduled for the Friday before the art show to support these activities.
City Council Adopts Disruption Policy for Remote and In-Person Meetings
The city council adopted a disruption policy in compliance with Senate Bill 77, which mandates procedures for managing remote public participation and in-person meetings. The policy requires council to recess for approximately one hour if there is a disruption to two-way remote participation (e.g., internet or Zoom issues). If the issue cannot be resolved within that hour, the council can decide to reconvene in open session or adjourn to a different date. The policy also outlines actions council can take if a participant (remote or in-person) is disruptive, including removal from the meeting. This policy ensures that meetings can proceed effectively even with technical difficulties or disruptive behavior.
City Council Approves CalPERS Cost-Sharing Reduction for Unrepresented Employees
The city council adopted resolutions to reduce cost-sharing for unrepresented employees with CalPERS, effective October 12th, 2026. This action is a preliminary step to amend the city's contract with CalPERS and requires separate resolutions for five distinct employee groups: Confidential General Services, Confidential Management, Council Appointees, Executive Management, and Police Executive Management. The reduction was previously authorized by the council on February 18th, 2026. To finalize the contract amendments, further council actions are scheduled for August 5th (resolution of intention) and September 2nd (resolution to finalize). The city will reimburse employees for cost-sharing deductions incurred between July 6th and October 12th to prevent any monetary loss.
City Council Approves Updated Purchasing Policy to Enhance Efficiency and Local Vendor Support
The city council reviewed and approved updates to the city's purchasing policy. Key revisions include enhancing the local vendor preference program by adopting a 5% preference with a $50,000 cap, increasing purchasing authority limits for the City Manager, Department Directors, and IT Manager to reflect current costs and improve efficiency, and clarifying the role and responsibilities of the Purchasing Officer. The policy also strengthens procurement documentation requirements and clarifies administrative procedures for blanket purchase orders, informal quotations, and contract renewals. The changes aim to modernize procedures, improve efficiency, maintain transparency, and support the local economy. The council also discussed the need for a more robust RFP/bid portal and potentially expanding the finance committee.
City Council Approves Revised Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance with New Regulations
The city council discussed and approved revisions to the mobile food vendor ordinance, aiming to modernize regulations, improve administrative efficiency, and align practices with operational needs. Key changes include eliminating the citywide cap on mobile food vendors, prohibiting vendors west of the railroad tracks within the DMU, and updating operational standards for noise, queuing, circulation, and nuisance prevention. The revisions also strengthen sanitation, lighting, and cleanup requirements, maintain existing permit and license requirements, and establish clearer enforcement procedures. Public comments included concerns from the Lodi Chamber of Commerce about a potential uptick in unpermitted vending activity and the need for robust enforcement, as well as suggestions for using encroachment permits to manage vendor activity. The council also debated specific time limits for vendors in commercial areas and clarified that the three-hour rule and 400 ft distance apply to public right-of-way, not private property. Efforts are underway to develop strategies for enforcement and clarify vendor regulations.
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