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Votes at a glance: key actions taken at Lodi City Council, May 6, 2026
Summary
The council approved the consent calendar and several personnel and program items including: moving G1 after consent; appointment of Kara Redding as city manager; ratification and appointment of Jamie Bandy (Director of Administrative Services and city treasurer); approval of Rogers Media development agreement; exception to 180‑day retired-annuitant rule to hire Donald Burris; and direction to pursue state dialogue on the Lodi Armory.
The following summarizes formal motions and roll-call outcomes recorded during the May 6, 2026 Lodi City Council meeting.
- Move G1 after consent (procedural motion): Passed (unanimous roll-call yes).
- Approve Consent Calendar (C1–C22, excluding C10): Motion passed (unanimous roll-call yes).
- C19 — Hudson Street Square pool repair: Council accepted donations from Hudson Street Square Foundation and authorized contract award for short-to-mid-term epoxy repairs (donation-funded $40,000 repair; ultimate fix estimated ~$300,000). Motion passed.
- G1 — Appointment of Kara Redding, City Manager: Motion to appoint Redding and approve employment agreement (salary disclosed $285,000, $300 monthly auto allowance, leave banks). Vote: unanimous yes.
- G2 — Ratify employment agreement for Jamie Bandy, Director of Administrative Services: Motion passed by roll call; salary disclosed under Gov. Code ($195,261) and initial vacation bank included.
- G3 — Appoint Jamie Bandy as City Treasurer: Motion passed by roll call.
- G4 — Adopt resolution granting exception to 180‑day waiting period for hiring retired annuitant Donald Burris (part‑time economic development manager): Motion passed; terms included $67.28/hr and no more than 960 hours in fiscal year.
- F1 — Approve development agreement with Rogers Media Company for three electronic message signs (city to receive greater of $25,000/year or 25% advertising revenue; free display time for city messaging/emergencies): Motion passed by roll call.
- G5 — Direction to staff to pursue discussions with the state about Lodi Armory and to return with options/timeline (no purchase commitment): Motion passed.
For details and verbatim motions, see staff reports and the posted meeting minutes. If you need the roll-call vote log for each item, staff will provide an official record upon request.
