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Captain Richard Berry of the Lathrop Police Department presented the proposal, describing a program of classroom training, field exposure, periodic ride‑alongs for participants age 16 and older (with parental consent), physical fitness components and community service. He noted the program follows national Exploring guidelines and that parents and applicants must sign waivers; applicants over 18 would undergo a fingerprint (Live Scan) background check.

Why it matters: Explorers can create sustained police‑community engagement, mentor youth interested in public service and provide a recruitment and pipeline channel for careers in public safety. Staff proposed funding the initial program costs from the cannabis business tax allocation the council previously directed to new police and parks programs.

Council direction and financial questions: Council members supported the concept but asked for additional data and program safeguards. Concerns raised included liability and insurance coverage for ride‑alongs, the need to document outcomes from comparable programs (for example, Stockton’s Explorer program), and clarity on the cannabis‑funding balance. Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegaard said the cannabis‑funds allocation for police programs had already been set by prior council action (50% to police, 50% to parks), and staff will present the specific dollar amounts in the budget documents.

Outcome and next steps: Council voted to have staff return at the next scheduled meeting with a formal adoption package that includes program metrics, liability/insurance confirmations, selection criteria, background‑check procedures and a defined funding request. The council and staff asked for a one‑page data summary comparing similar programs and an implementation timeline.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting - 05/12/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council endorsed building a law‑enforcement Explorer program for ages 14–20 and asked staff to return at the next meeting with program details, data and formal adoption language; staff proposed using cannabis business‑tax allocations already designated for new police programs.","taxTitle","Lathrop City, San Joaquin County, California","taxId",68635,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6051360,"Council adds code prohibiting public urination and defecation to address sanitation concerns",0,5458000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3446629-f0fb91a7e80dfe485a5afecaf4e2980a&start=5458&end=5458","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3446629-f0fb91a7e80dfe485a5afecaf4e2980a/thumbnail_5458000.jpg","/articles/6051360/Lathrop-City/San-Joaquin-County/California/Council-adds-code-prohibiting-public-urination-and-defecation-to-address-sanitation-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051360-2f4647541c29957145c71941bddf25ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213563&Signature=O3ge4SLv3iex8oAkCaQyoj~vUrskMAzKJfvG3IxDIavQhgbTC4BMj4c62kwRSBKxNFiYfOblgXOEaUlTdPAoagYGJjXGqB-xgq3cUD6gvW1T4k02glwiJ1Db3aSO5f4CDpxJrUwj9MScKR-HHL0ccCU9hn8C04gj2NLWht4~KYp29Cp1OvZvK-HlV59QFMhu-oLHACMr2WGw3LaXvLZCmPtCFCdDMm3r3Pa9vuVdwmiO2Y~Znym31VyKhF4iJWVFmB6ALakmi19TdqQYT~JPWSB~zUd5mkW3F8sFw-6jcbE~AQwQwY-osX3F5eQhs9Mxtj-MoXMzZwGIRSL37IAHtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lathrop City Council on May 12 introduced an ordinance to make urinating or defecating in public places a violation of the city code.

Captain Tracy Shea told council the proposed chapter would “promote public health, sanitation, and community standards,” and staff said other California cities have similar ordinances to preserve the cleanliness and usability of sidewalks, parks and other public spaces.

Why it matters: Staff said human waste in public areas presents biological hazards, creates unpleasant conditions for residents and visitors and increases demands on police and code resources. The item was presented as a preventive, enforceable tool rather than as a primary solution for homelessness.

Enforcement approach: The draft ordinance (proposed addition of chapter 9.05 to the municipal code) defines public places broadly (streets, sidewalks, parks, parking lots and other public or generally accessible areas) and provides criminal and civil enforcement options. Staff and chiefs emphasized that education, outreach, and coordination with social services would accompany enforcement. Police Chief Stefan Seeley and Fire Chief Dave Bramwell both signaled department support for an ordinance that helps keep public spaces sanitary and reduces risks during emergency responses.

Outcome: After discussion the council voted to introduce the ordinance. No fiscal impact was reported; staff will coordinate enforcement training and outreach if the ordinance advances.","The council introduced an ordinance making public urination and defecation a municipal offense, citing public‑health and sanitation reasons; police and fire chiefs voiced support and emphasized the link to encampments and public‑safety responses.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6051361,"Council adopts ordinance to prohibit overnight camping or sleeping in vehicles on public property",1351,3775000,5126000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3446629-f0fb91a7e80dfe485a5afecaf4e2980a&start=3775&end=5126","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3446629-f0fb91a7e80dfe485a5afecaf4e2980a/thumbnail_3775000.jpg","/articles/6051361/Lathrop-City/San-Joaquin-County/California/Council-adopts-ordinance-to-prohibit-overnight-camping-or-sleeping-in-vehicles-on-public-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051361-ba1df0313f03fbd8006f713c0db5713c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213563&Signature=YkeJANasbm2Z6CEpA25mKELIL9Nu3KQ9FtkGLHqyf-aNBl732vmITZxYmWVqSspEP5AF6G1D-GtsHyPnTPMfr1iYTGArbafCv0URhnjOQy5LY~f2JaaVVUcjIgEKusdKbuaRRy9mF2TNTbTXk3l4h6xO-T03Orsmt9xXLEhAvSLhc5tEvSbKJ9BRS4VmOAHaIlDvq7Vo7rEBIdCVMgWZD8r6o1M12By7YCX6m7dID-Vusjv~9EcW7Wml9OINgbJouiNtdIXB~zfztsA45M31g0eQFeruZxdGkYleHB7aDXcyNGEGMBuWtljze1ZR8FcznNmfkHbyDyDrwKeTUvp~Zw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lathrop City Council on May 12 introduced an ordinance that makes it unlawful to use a motor vehicle for camping or sleeping on public property overnight and on private property without the owner’s consent.

Captain Tracy Shea of the Lathrop Police Department said the measure targets long‑term habitation: “This is more specifically targeted people that are living out of their cars,” she told the council at the public hearing, distinguishing the ordinance from a one‑time nap or short rest.

Why it matters: Staff said occupied vehicles used for extended habitation have been associated with sanitation problems, accumulation of trash, welfare checks and neighborhood complaints. The ordinance is intended to provide a clear local code section for enforcement when persistent vehicle habitation creates public‑health, sanitation or safety concerns.

Scope and enforcement: The draft ordinance would add chapter 9.06 to the Lathrop Municipal Code. It prohibits camping or sleeping in a motor vehicle on public property between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. and on private residential property without the owner’s consent; nonresidential private property also requires written consent. Violation is designated as a misdemeanor and may also be pursued as a public nuisance to allow civil abatement procedures, staff said. Shea and council members emphasized starting enforcement with education and officer discretion rather than immediate criminal penalties.

Public comment and outcome: City staff said no public comments had been received before the meeting. After a public hearing and discussion of training and outreach, the council voted in favor of introducing the ordinance (roll call recorded). Staff will publish enforcement guidance and provide training to officers and code personnel prior to full implementation.","After a public hearing, the City Council introduced and approved an ordinance adding a municipal code chapter to prohibit using vehicles for habitation overnight on public property and certain private property without consent; enforcement options include misdemeanor charges and civil nuisance abatement.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6051362,"Council adopts two‑year CIP; highlights community center design, Lathrop Road/I‑5 work and park projects",2731,4705000,7436000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3446629-f0fb91a7e80dfe485a5afecaf4e2980a&start=4705&end=7436","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3446629-f0fb91a7e80dfe485a5afecaf4e2980a/thumbnail_4705000.jpg","/articles/6051362/Lathrop-City/San-Joaquin-County/California/Council-adopts-twoyear-CIP-highlights-community-center-design-Lathrop-RoadI5-work-and-park-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051362-87b8448ff268f363e383d4b6c0260d5d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213563&Signature=dM5vs-xT~rN55bonHXVANPo1xLNFhxlETRKL12rfl9E-Dc3W3QS0xl5H~JvZhtOIkJizNi6HYeWwvZGcXjpYXsMR1eYt2jhliJT5tFebwKnkaG-mEefP15~R5Z-zNVfiVtfyrjiSmDcB1WMaPdI3tL9XQqmZllfsXo8yd2Zfi36HSTFkK7o7P0b~iG0TflxNHspwZWb-Q8m~8vaEfbe4T9hw66IXxtKOp7ZvZGlrnaYE4gIf3Dc5szOmBaFKO28BN07AnLrr-Qmb8qr5n2B1nbGCwybbWocLqrxCioAq4hIMiKqr7Emh~7qjLgbwBxs84SBR-fYQ3pvAgLvvNCzr7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lathrop City Council approved the city’s biennial Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2025–26 and 2026–27, directing staff to pursue design and funding steps for several high‑profile projects and to proceed with ongoing street, water and park investments.

City Engineer Brad Taylor presented the CIP and noted the public hearing was required by state law: “The public hearing for this item is required by government code,” he said. The plan lists 68 projects across seven categories and requests $17.1 million for new projects in 2025–26 and $14.8 million in 2026–27.

Why it matters: The CIP sets priorities for infrastructure and facility work that underpin growth, public safety, parks and utilities. Approving design phases will allow the city to apply for state and federal grants and prepare projects for construction.

Key projects and particulars: Staff highlighted the Lathrop Multipurpose Community Center — funding in the CIP is intended to complete design so grant applications can follow. In parks, the Mossdale Landing Community Park renovation and Val Verde Park revitalization were listed for splash‑pad work, basketball court replacement and infield regrading; staff cited roughly $80,000–$90,000 in the ballpark for the infield work at Val Verde.

Transportation and streets: The Lathrop Road and I‑5 interchange remains in the environmental (PA/ED) phase; staff said the type of interchange (divergent diamond, roundabout, cloverleaf, etc.) will be selected during environmental review, and design is not expected to begin for several years. Pavement maintenance projects and a citywide slurry/grind‑and‑overlay of portions of Manatee Road were slated for summer construction. Council asked for proactive striping checks before the school year and staff confirmed school‑adjacent striping is a priority.

Utilities and compliance: CIP items include recycled‑water operations work, ground‑water treatment studies, wastewater pump‑station access improvements and sewer main replacements identified in the city’s draft wastewater master plan. Staff said some smaller projects may be built by in‑house crews, but most medium and large projects will be designed by consultants and bid to contractors.

Council direction and outcome: Council approved the CIP and the related resolution. Council members requested clearer links to departmental priorities, coordination on police‑facility access and parking safety, and more explicit descriptions of funding sources for large facility projects. Staff said funding for police‑facility work would come from the municipal services capital fund if pursued, not from recreation or park funds.","Council approved the $17M/$14.8M new‑project requests included in the two‑year Capital Improvement Program and discussed priorities including the Lathrop Multipurpose Community Center design, Lathrop Road/I‑5 interchange environmental work, Mossdale and Val Verde park renovations, and pavement and striping programs.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6051363,"Lathrop council approves annual maintenance-district levies, debates escalator clauses and general‑fund subsidies",1331,2866000,4197000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3446629-f0fb91a7e80dfe485a5afecaf4e2980a&start=2866&end=4197","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3446629-f0fb91a7e80dfe485a5afecaf4e2980a/thumbnail_2866000.jpg","/articles/6051363/Lathrop-City/San-Joaquin-County/California/Lathrop-council-approves-annual-maintenance-district-levies-debates-escalator-clauses-and-generalfund-subsidies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051363-d654308d4b9410c3c3a5f8091c5e39bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213563&Signature=W8s9sKt0WEoHfgH-7DkymcoaQoi4fTT9ME8REg3OD-74XXlOMTjlZiWe9YtYHMc11~R~vx9B4mljtTRRVCBsV4II5JYwiGaQdEuplS-gLH5hua~xsnWrYS~H6R~SE4L8xQuoIIfJ0b40AhFlFqQkN65tUXti6wE7pqWCYSMmLcVfSHsUWJQ15QhXFicsU00N00Zfpjw~GRLr7lixTfhWWvKmzTUy~V6sQRaV3H5uCISrN9EZUvDzw-Zhr2E4FZSW40LFFJmtUJPemBTZUdWTwJzBW~41vuHNEXCLdFlB35pYF4tqvkNCBAvtwCgsBTEFYaKCcf89YP8jbaDmvVIlLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lathrop City Council on May 12 approved annual assessments for the city’s maintenance districts, including proposed increases for Mossdale and Stonebridge and a general‑fund subsidy for the Woodfield district.

Deputy City Manager Thomas Hedegaard told the council maintenance districts are “special assessments that provide benefiting property owners the opportunity to pay for enhanced landscaping and related improvements, maintenance, and services beyond those generally provided by the city.” The council then conducted public hearings and voted on the levies.

Why it matters: The assessments fund landscaping, lighting, storm drains and similar neighborhood services. Some districts have built‑in “escalator” clauses that automatically raise rates each year; others do not and therefore rely on general‑fund subsidies when costs rise. Council members expressed concern about fairness to residents and the size of district fund balances.

Most significant votes and proposals: For the citywide package the council approved the maintenance‑district levies across multiple zones. The staff presentation showed Mossdale’s proposed per‑parcel assessment capped at $329.68 and an annual maximum increase of $9.61 per parcel tied to its escalator; the Mossdale fund is projected to end next fiscal year with about $210,000 and will still require a small general‑fund contribution for some districts. Hedegaard said Storm Drain Zone 1 and Crossroads (Zone 1A) were created without escalators and will require general‑benefit contributions of approximately $154,000 and $50,000, respectively, in the coming year.

Stonebridge: Hedegaard said Stonebridge has both landscape and drainage/lighting districts with 5% escalators. The Stonebridge landscape proposed assessment was $533.95 and the drainage/lighting proposed assessment was $347.55; staff reported an ending fund balance that was north of 50% of operating expenditures and expects major capital replacements (walls, landscaping) in coming years.

Woodfield: Hedegaard explained Woodfield’s district has not had an escalator since it was created; the district will require a general‑fund contribution of $64,421 for fiscal year 2025–26. He and Finance Director Kerry James told council the city prefers having fund balances (the city’s target is generally 25%–50% of operating expenditures) to pay for multi‑year capital needs rather than relying on year‑to‑year general‑fund transfers.

Council debate and direction: Vice Mayor Torres O'Callaghan and Council Member Dresser questioned whether existing fund balances (for example, Mossdale’s reported ~$210,000) should reduce the proposed increases, arguing for more “reasonableness” given the local economic climate. Staff said balances are held specifically for each district and often earmarked for future capital replacements (irrigation, landscaping, street overlays) and that adding escalators to districts created without them would require a Proposition 218 vote of benefiting property owners (50%+1 approval) before a permanent automatic increase could be added.

Outcome and next steps: The council approved the assessments and related resolutions at the meeting (roll call recorded). Staff will proceed with implementation and continue to provide details on fund balances and capital plans when council requests further analysis.","The City Council approved annual assessments for multiple maintenance districts, including Mossdale, Stonebridge and Woodfield, while several council members pressed staff on fund balances, escalation clauses and future general‑fund subsidies.","actionData","errors"]

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Lathrop council approves annual maintenance-district levies, debates escalator clauses and general‑fund subsidies