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Lodi council tightens CalCard rules, hears downtown and tourism plans in night of mixed actions

Lodi City Council · September 3, 2025
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Summary

Council adopted a revised CalCard policy and an updated authorized‑positions list, approved an employment agreement increase for a department director, and received updates on Visit Lodi’s sports tourism strategy and the downtown specific plan; staff outlined Union Pacific parcel scenarios and potential grant funding for Main Street improvements.

In other action Sept. 3, the Lodi City Council revised its procurement card policy and considered related operational measures while receiving two informational presentations.

Procurement and CalCard policy: Council adopted a rewritten CalCard (procurement card) policy that clarifies authorized and prohibited purchases, requires monthly reconciliation and training, and makes the policy council‑approved going forward. Staff reported that the city previously had about 145 active cards and that the updated authorized‑positions resolution reduces that to 85…

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