Angel Abarca

The meeting included a Closed Session to discuss a liability claim, which was denied, and labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, LMCEA, LPOA, and unrepresented classifications. During the regular session, the 2026 Poet Laureate was introduced, and a presentation was given by the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency regarding the Mossdale Urban Flood Risk Reduction Project. The Council reviewed legislative updates during the Citizen's Forum and addressed traffic safety concerns on Lathrop Road. Consent Calendar items included waiving the reading of ordinances, adopting Ordinance 26-477 regarding no parking areas, accepting the Capital Facility Fee Funds Report and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ending June 30, 2025, and authorizing various out-of-state travel requests for staff and council members. Key actions included establishing the Police Department Tow Rotation Program and authorizing contracts, ratifying an emergency service contract for control systems support, approving change orders and construction contracts for landscape maintenance and traffic safety enhancements, and accepting public improvements for two specified locations. A public hearing was held regarding amendments to the Youth Advisory Commission chapter of the Municipal Code, concluding with the introduction of an ordinance on the matter. The Council also provided consensus direction to proceed with a six-month trial period for red-light safety cameras at three intersections, with two additional intersections to be included in the contract terms for future consideration.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting includes several key components, starting with a Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations with various employee groups (SEIU Local 1021, LMCEA, LPOA) and unrepresented classifications. The Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. features presentations recognizing the Lathrop High School Varsity Volleyball, Flag Football, and Football teams for their first-place standings, and a Proclamation for Government Finance Professionals' Week. The Citizen's Forum allows public input on unscheduled matters. The Consent Calendar includes actions such as waiving the reading of ordinances, approving the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting, adopting ordinances to amend the Municipal Code regarding Zoning and Vending from Motorized Food Wagons, approving the February 2026 Police Department report, authorizing out-of-state travel for the Mayor, and approving resolutions related to the Title VI Program for Lathrop Transit, GIS software extension, and capital improvement projects (CIP) for School Safety Improvements and Water Meter Gateway. Scheduled Items include three Public Hearings concerning allocations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) programs for FY 2026-2027, updating the Public Safety section of the Master Fee Schedule for concealed weapon permits, and adopting an updated policy for the use of military equipment by the Police Department. Additionally, there is a review of the Mid-Year Budget Report for Fiscal Years 2026-2027. Council Communications cover referrals for applications for vacancies on the Planning Commission and the San Joaquin County Mosquito Vector Control District.

This General Plan Map outlines various land use designations for the City of Lathrop, encompassing areas such as City Proper, Central Lathrop, Lathrop Gateway, South Lathrop Specific Plan, River Islands, and Stewart Tract. The plan details zoning for residential (low, medium, high density), commercial (neighborhood, village, community, service, freeway), industrial (limited, general), public/quasi-public, park, open space, and mixed-use categories, providing a comprehensive framework for the city's long-term physical development and land utilization.

The meeting materials provided focus on promotional aspects rather than formal agenda items or discussions. Key topics highlighted include upcoming special events, youth development programs, youth camps, classes for teens and seniors, sports programs, and leisure classes. The commission also acknowledged recognition received, specifically an award from the California Parks and Recreation Society, District 5, and noted ongoing initiatives such as the Youth Services Grant and Innovative Programming efforts.

The primary discussion item involved the City Manager's Report recommending the adoption of a resolution to delegate authority to the City Manager for making determinations regarding Industrial Disability Retirement (IDR) benefits for Local Safety Members, as permitted under Government Codes 21156 and 21173. This delegation is intended to keep sensitive employee medical and personnel information confidential by avoiding public disclosure during a public meeting. The resolution formally delegates the authority to determine disability status and certify necessary information to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS).