On the agenda: Lathrop Minutes — data center (Aug 10)

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CITY OF LATHROP
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026, 7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION, 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
MINUTES
PLEASE NOTE: There was a Closed Session, which commenced at 6:02 p.m.
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:03 p.m.
1.

PRELIMINARY
1.1

CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Akinjo called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
and adjourned to Closed Session.

1.2

CLOSED SESSION
1.2.1 LIABILITY CLAIMS: Pursuant to CA Government Code Section
54956.95:
a. Claimant: Alejandra Maldonado
Agency Claimed Against: City of Lathrop
b. Claimant: Jasmin Singh
Agency Claimed Against: City of Lathrop
1.2.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)-(3)
• One (1) Potential Case

RECONVENE – Mayor Akinjo reconvened the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
1.2.3

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

City Attorney Salvador Navarrete reported that the City Council met in
Closed Session regarding the matters listed under Item 1.2. The claims
listed under Item 1.2.1 were denied, and the City Council provided
direction to staff regarding Item 1.2.2. No other reportable action was
taken.
1.3

ROLL CALL
Present:

Mayor Akinjo; Vice Mayor Torres-O’Callaghan;
Councilmembers: Diallo, Dresser, and Lazard.

Absent:

None.

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1.4

INVOCATION – Pastor Luis Jara, Home Church, provided the invocation.

1.5

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Pastor Luis Jara led the pledge of allegiance.

1.6

ANNOUNCEMENT(S) BY MAYOR / CITY MANAGER - None

1.7

INFORMATIONAL ITEM(S) – None

1.8

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT(S) OF INTEREST
Councilmember Lazard declared a conflict of interest with Item 4.22,
due to her employment with Dell’Osso Farms.

2.

PRESENTATIONS
2.1

QUARTERLY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Economic Development Administrator Barbara Harb provided the
quarterly economic development update.
A Zoom participant identified as “Call-in User 1” attempted to speak but
was not audible. Sally Liu, participating by Zoom, requested information
regarding road closures in River Islands, traffic signals near the I5/Louise Avenue interchange, and efforts to recruit locally owned small
businesses.

2.2

CITY OF LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPLORER PROGRAM UPDATE
Police Captain Richard Barries provided an informational overview of the
Police Department Explorer Program.

3.

CITIZEN’S FORUM
Government Services Director and City Clerk Teresa Vargas announced the
receipt of a written public comment submitted by Torie Cortez and dated
August 10, 2026. Andrew Hall, representing Victory Football Club, spoke in
person, introduced the local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and inquired
about additional or temporary lighting options at City parks to accommodate
activities when daylight hours are shorter. Torie Cortez spoke in person and
expressed various concerns regarding traffic safety matters, including a March
23, 2026, communication, a traffic incident involving her child, traffic safety
education events, police traffic enforcement, the National Night Out event
hosted by the Lathrop Police Department, and candidate engagement during
the 2026 municipal election. Robert D’Amours spoke in person regarding his
removal from the Lathrop Senior Center and requested permission to resume
participation at the facility.

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4.

CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Torres-O’Callaghan, seconded by Councilmember
Diallo, the City Council approved Consent Calendar Items 4.1 through 4.21, by
the following roll-call vote. Item 4.22 was considered separately.
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:

Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres-O’Callaghan and Akinjo
None
None
None

Councilmember Lazard recused herself from the consideration of and voting
on Item 4.22 due to the conflict of interest arising from her employment with
Dell’Osso Farms, as declared under Item 1.8.
4.1

WAIVING OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Waived the reading in full of ordinances and resolutions on agenda and
adopt by reading of title only, unless otherwise requested by the Mayor
or a Councilmember.

4.2

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 26-483 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO AMEND SECTION 10.24.030 TO
TITLE 10 (“VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”) OF THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL
CODE TO DESIGNATE NO PARKING AREAS ON YOSEMITE COURT AS NO
PARKING OF VEHICLES OVER 5 TONS
Waived full reading and adopted Ordinance 26-483 amending Section
10.24.030 to Title 10 (“Vehicles And Traffic”) of the Lathrop Municipal
Code to designate no parking areas on Yosemite Court as no parking of
vehicles over 5 tons.

4.3

POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR JULY 2026
The City Council received the Police Department monthly report for July
2026.

4.4

RATIFY THE PURCHASE OF CYBERSECURITY RELATED SOFTWARE
SUBSCRIPTION FROM CDW GOVERNMENT, INC.
Pulled by Vice Mayor Torres-O’Callaghan and Councilmember Dresser.
A question and answer period ensued. Information Systems Director
Tony Fernandes provided additional information regarding the City’s
cybersecurity measures. City Council thanked Mr. Fernandes and staff
for their efforts.
Adopted Resolution 26-6075 ratifying the purchase of cybersecurity
related software subscription from CDW Government, Inc., for citywide
cybersecurity services.

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4.5

RATIFY THE PURCHASE FOR CYBERSECURITY AND DATA PROTECTION
SUPPORT RELATED SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION WITH SOLID
NETWORKS, INC.
Pulled by Vice Mayor Torres-O’Callaghan and Councilmember Dresser.
A question and answer period ensued. Information Systems Director
Tony Fernandes provided additional information regarding the City’s
cybersecurity measures.
Adopted Resolution 26-6076 ratifying the purchase for cybersecurity
and data protection support related software subscription with Solid
Networks, Inc.

4.6

APPROVE
WRITE-OFF
OF
UNCOLLECTIBLE
UTILITY
AND
MISCELLANEOUS CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
Adopted Resolution 26-6077 approving write-off of uncollectible
utility and miscellaneous accounts for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

4.7

APPROVE FAMILY FUN NIGHT TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES
Adopted Resolution 26-6078 approving temporary street closures on
Crespi Street for the Family Fun Night event scheduled for September
18, 2026.

4.8

APPROVE TRUNK OR TREAT TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES
Adopted Resolution 26-6079 approving temporary street closures on
Crespi Street for the Trunk or Treat event scheduled for October 17,
2026.

4.9

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LATHROP
AND THE GREATER LATHROP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR BUSINESS
SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
INITIATIVES, AND RELATED BUDGET AMENDMENT
Pulled by Councilmember Dresser. A question and answer period
ensued. Economic Development Administrator Barbara Harb provided
additional information regarding the proposed agreement. City Attorney
Salvador Navarrete clarified the rules governing Councilmember
participation in chamber of commerce organizations and related
potential conflicts of interest.
Adopted Resolution 26-6080 approving a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the City of Lathrop and the Greater
Lathrop Chamber of Commerce for business support and development,
and community engagement initiatives, and related budget
amendment.

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4.10

APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE UP TO FOUR (4) MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING
(MOUs) ANNUALLY WITH THE MANTECA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
(MUSD) FOR EXPANDED LEARNING RECREATION PROGRAMS
Pulled by Councilmember Diallo, Councilmember Diallo requested that
the Councilmembers assigned to the Manteca Unified School District 2x2
Committee participate in the MOU negotiation process. A question and
answer period followed. Parks and Recreation Director Todd Sebastian
provided additional information.
Adopted Resolution 26-6081 authorizing the City Manager to execute
up to four (4) Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) annually with
the Manteca Unified School District (MUSD) in which the MUSD agrees
to pay for eligible students to participate in expanded learning programs
offered by the City.

4.11

AUTHORIZE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DIRECTOR TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Adopted Resolution 26-6082 authorizing out of state travel for the
Human Resources Director to attend the California Association of Joint
Powers Authority Annual Conference in Lake Tahoe, Nevada September
15-18, 2026.

4.12

APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR TWO LATHROP POLICE
DEPARTMENT STAFF MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE RIMSCON 2026
ANNUAL USERS CONFERENCE IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, NEVADA
Adopted Resolution 26-6083 authorizing two (2) Lathrop Police
Department staff members to attend the RIMSCon 2026 Annual Users
Conference in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada, from October 11-15, 2026.

4.13

APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ATTEND
THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE (IACP) 2026
CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Adopted Resolution 26-6084 authorizing the Chief of Police to attend
the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) 2026 Annual
Conference and Exposition in Orlando, Florida, from October 23–28,
2026.

4.14

APPROVE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR
THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S 209 HEART & STROKE WALK
EVENT

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Adopted Resolution 26-6085 approving an agreement to provide law
enforcement services to the American Heart Association for the 209
Heart & Stroke Walk Event on September 12, 2026.
4.15

APPROVE CONTRACT WITH HALE CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF LATHROP ANIMAL CENTER, CIP GG 23-11, AND
APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 26-6086 approving a Construction Contract with
Hale Construction, Inc., for construction of the permanent Lathrop
Animal Center, CIP GG 23-11, and related budget amendment.

4.16

APPROVE CONTRACT WITH CERVANTES LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.,
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GROUTED COBBLES FOR MOSSDALE
LANDSCAPE REHABILITATION, CIP GG 25-06, AND APPROVE BUDGET
AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 26-6087 approving a Construction Contract with
Cervantes Landscpe Services, Inc., for construction of grouted cobbles
for the Mossdale Landscape Rehabilitation Project, CIP GG 25-06, and
related budget amendment.

4.17

APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH GSE CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY, INC., FOR MOSSDALE WASTEWATER PUMP STATION
ACCESS MODIFICATIONS AND UPGRADES, CIP WW 26-09, AND
AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution 26-6088 approving a Construction Contract with
GSE Construction Company, Inc., for the Mossdale Wastewater Pump
Station Access Modifications and Upgrades Project, CIP WW 26-09, and
related budget amendment.

4.18

AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT
PROGRAM (CTFGP) GRANT FUND AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA
HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP)
Adopted Resolution 26-6089 authorizing the City Manager to accept
the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) grant fund award of
$199,680 from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), and related budget
amendment.

4.19

AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT FUND AWARD FROM THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS)
Adopted Resolution 26-6090 authorizing the Chief of Police to accept
the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant fund award of
$45,500 from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), and
related budget amendment.

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4.20

ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY GCJ, INC., FOR
SANGALANG
PARK
WASTEWATER
LIFT
STATION
ACCESS
MODIFICATIONS, CIP WW 24-14
Adopted Resolution 26-6091 accepting public improvements
constructed by GCJ, Inc., (GCJ) for the Sangalang Park Wastewater Lift
Station Access Modifications Project, CIP WW 24-14, and authorizing the
filing of a Notice of Completion, releasing of contract retention, and
releasing of Performance and Payment Bonds.

4.21

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LATHROP
AND LATHROP POLICE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION (LPOA) BARGAINING
UNIT
Adopted Resolution 26-6092 approving the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Lathrop Police Officer’s Association Bargaining
Unit, increasing appropriations, and approving the updated grade step
table.

RIVER ISLANDS CONSENT ITEM(S)
At 8:27 p.m., before the consideration of and voting on Item 4.22, Councilmember
Lazard recused herself due to the conflict of interest declared under Item 1.8.
On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Vice Mayor TorresO’Callaghan, the City Council approved Item 4.22, by the following roll call
vote, unless otherwise indicated:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
4.22

Diallo, Dresser, Torres-O’Callaghan and Akinjo
None
Lazard
None

ACCEPT RIVER ISLANDS STEAM ACADEMY COMMUNITY PARK
IMPROVEMENTS FROM RIVER ISLANDS CONSTRUCTION, LLC, LOCATED
WITHIN THE TOWN CENTER DISTRICT OF RIVER ISLANDS
Pulled by Mayor Akinjo. A question and answer period ensued. Public
Works Director and City Engineer Brad Taylor provided additional
information.
Adopted Resolution 26-6093 accepting River Islands Steam Academy
Community Park Improvements from River Islands Construction, LLC,
located within the Town Center District of River Islands.

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5.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

Councilmember Lazard returned to the dais at 8:31 p.m.
5.1

REVIEW AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS
Adopt Resolution to Provide Direction for City Council Chamber Safety
Improvements
Police Captain Tracie Shea provided a presentation regarding the
proposed safety and security improvements for the City Hall Council
Chamber.
The City Council discussed the presented security options, including
handheld metal detection wands, law enforcement personnel and K-9
teams, and controlled access measures for the City Hall lobby. The
Council also discussed providing security for all public meetings held in
the Council Chamber, including City Council, Fire Board, and City
Commission meetings. By consensus, the City Council directed staff to
return with additional information, including cost estimates for providing
the proposed security options at all public meetings held in the Council
Chamber. The City Council deferred selecting a preferred security option
pending review of additional information and associated costs, and did
not adopt the proposed resolution.

5.2

APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATE/ALTERNATE FOR THE 2026
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Government Services Director and City Clerk Teresa Vargas provided
the presentation. A question and answer period followed.
On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, second by Councilmember
Lazard, the City Council appointed Mayor Akinjo as the voting delegate
and Vice Mayor Torres-O’Callaghan as the voting alternate, during the
2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference, scheduled for
September 23-25, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center, by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:

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None
None
None

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5.3

CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY
MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY AND POLICE CHIEF EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENTS
Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegard introduced City Consultant
Marcie Scott of Municipal Resource Group, LLC, who provided the
presentation via Zoom. A question and answer period followed.
City Manager Stephen Salvatore, City Attorney Salvador Navarrete, and
Police Chief Stephen Sealy each expressed appreciation for the
opportunity to serve the Lathrop community and thanked the City
Council for their support.
On a motion by Councilmember Diallo, seconded by Vice Mayor TorresO’Callaghan, the City Council adopted Resolution 26-6094 approving
Amendment No. 8 to the City Manager Employment Agreement,
Amendment No. 6 to the City Attorney Employment Agreement, and
Amendment No. 2 to the Police Chief Employment Agreement, by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:

6.

Diallo, Dresser, Lazard, Torres-O’Callaghan and Akinjo
None
None
None

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
6.1

VICE MAYOR TORRES-O’CALLAGHAN REFERRAL – Discuss and Consider
Approving Hiring Bonuses to Support the Lathrop-Manteca Fire District
Recruitment Efforts
Vice Mayor Torres-O’Callaghan provided an overview of the referral. A
question and answer period followed. The City Council discussed
potential funding sources, including the General Fund and Measure C
Fund. City Attorney Salvador Navarrete, City Manager Stephen
Salvatore and Fire Chief David Bramell provided additional information.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to coordinate a 2x2
meeting between City Council representatives and Lathrop-Manteca Fire
District Board representatives to discuss the referral. The Council also
directed staff to return with additional information, including potential
funding options and a proposed agreement with the Lathrop-Manteca
Fire District.

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6.2

MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Vice Mayor Torres-O’Callaghan reported on her attendance at a recent
Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) Conference in Oklahoma,
where the 30x30 Initiative, an effort to increase the representation of
women in police recruit classes to 30 percent by 2030, was discussed.
She also reported on a Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) meeting,
where data centers and artificial intelligence were discussed.
Councilmember Diallo announced that she would participate in a LAFCo
meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026. Mayor Akinjo reported on his
attendance at a recent San Joaquin County Children’s Services
Commission meeting, where commission funding and the importance of
supporting the future of children were discussed.

6.3
7.

MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT(S) – None

ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, Mayor Akinjo adjourned
the meeting at 9:45 p.m.

Teresa Vargas, MMC
Government Services Director
City Clerk

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