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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - November 20, 2002 Comments by Council MembersContinued November 20, 2002 J-5 Ordinance No. 1723 entitled, "An Ordinance Adopting That Portion Of The State Building Standards Code That Imposes Substantially The Same Requirements As Are Contained In The Uniform Fire Code, 2000 Edition Published By The Western Fire Chiefs Association And The California Building Standards Commission With Errata, Together With Those Portions Of The'Uniform Fire Code 2000 Edition,' And The Appendixes I -A, I- C, II -A, II -B, II -C, II -D, II -E, III -A, III -B, III -C, III -D, IV -A, IV -B, V-A, VI -A, VI -B, VI -C, VI -D, VI -G, VI -H, VI -1, VI -J, VI -K, The Uniform Fire Code Standards, '1997 Edition' As Amended By The 'Uniform Fire Code Standards, 2000 Edition,' Published By The Western Fire Chiefs Association, Not Included In The State Building Standards Code, As Modified And Amended By This Chapter, Are Adopted By This Reference Into This Chapter, And Are Hereby Collectively Declared To Be The City Of Lodi Fire Code Thereto, Which Code Provides Regulations Governing The Conditions Hazardous To Life And Property From Fire Or Explosion; Repealing And Reenacting Sections 15.20.010 Through 15.20.370 Inclusive Of The Code Of The City Of Lodi And All Other Ordinances And Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Therewith" having been introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held November 6, 2002 was brought up for passage on motion of Council Member Nakanishi, Hitchcock second. Second reading of the ordinance was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Nakanishi, and Mayor Pennino Noes: Council Members — None Absent: Council Members — None Abstain: Council Members — None J-6 Ordinance No. 1724 entitled, "An Ordinance Of The Lodi City Council Amending The Official District Map Of The City Of Lodi And Thereby Prezoning The Parcels Located At 1243, 1301, 1335, And 1477 East Harney Lane (APN 058-230-14, 13, 22, And 21) From San Joaquin County AU -20 To R-2, Single Family Residential" having been introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held November 6, 2002 was brought up for passage on motion of Council Member Land, Hitchcock second. Second reading of the ordinance was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Nakanishi, and Mayor Pennino Noes: Council Members — None Absent: Council Members — None Abstain: Council Members — None J-7 Ordinance No. 1725 entitled, "An Ordinance Of The Lodi City Council Amending The Official District Map Of The City Of Lodi And Thereby Prezoning The Parcel Located At 13814 Lower Sacramento Road (APN 058-230-03) From R -VL (County), Residential Very Low Density To R -LD, Residential Low Density; And Further Prezoning A Four -Acre Portion Of 302 East Highway 12 (APN 058-030-07) From AU -20 (County), Agriculture - Urban Reserve To PUB, Public" having been introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held November 6, 2002 was brought up for passage on motion of Council Member Howard, Land second. Second reading of the ordinance was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Nakanishi, and Mayor Pennino Noes: Council Members — None Absent: Council Members — None Abstain: Council Members — None K. CQMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS QN N- GENDA ITEMS • Council Member Nakanishi submitted a resignation letter effective December 2, as he would be assuming office as California State Assembly Member, 10'h District on that date (filed). He recalled that when he was elected in 1998 he was a critic of the City, believing that there was overspending and serious financial difficulties; however, since that time he has found it to be untrue. He stated that Lodi is well managed and highlighted the following accomplishments and goals: 16 Continued November 20, 2002 ➢ Lodi continues to have safe streets and will soon have a new police building and animal shelter; ➢ Fire Station #4 was dedicated on April 20 and Firefighter Paramedics are planned to become part of the Lodi Fire Department to ensure that citizens have the best possible emergency care; ➢ The street lighting program is nearing completion; electric rates in Lodi continue to be at least 30% lower than other electric providers; ➢ An infrastructure plan has been adopted to replace Lodi's aging water and sewer lines; the new Lodi Station parking structure ribbon cutting was held on August 28; and the areas of Sacramento Street, Elm Street, and Lower Sacramento Road have been greatly improved; ➢ With additional public meetings and community input the redevelopment plan will be brought forward in an effort to help the eastside community without the threat of eminent domain; ➢ Bo Katzakian Park and the Lodi Skate Park have been completed and plans are underway for other Parks and Recreation venues; ➢ The PCE/TCE litigation continues on its course in an effort to protect Lodi businesses and property owners; ➢ He noted that City Clerk Blackston serves as the "right hand" to the Mayor and Council; he commended Finance Director McAthie for the Government Finance Officers Association certificate; Human Resources Director Narloch for recruiting fine employees; Library Services Director Martinez for doing an excellent job; Community Services Director Lange for Hutchins Street Square, which serves hundreds of senior citizens; and Deputy City Manager Keeter for her assistance to him when he served as Mayor; ➢ The All Veteran's Plaza was dedicated on May 22; ➢ The City now has a Public Art Policy, which will define Lodi's special character; the first example was celebrated on October 17 at the fountain of the Lodi Multi Modal Station; ➢ Last year the Arch Bear was restored with a 23 -karat gold -leaf finish; ➢ He thanked City Manager Flynn for his guidance, stating that he is known to be a wise and conservative manager; ➢ He thanked all the volunteers noting that they are the reason the City has earned the name "livable, lovable, Lodi." In conclusion, Council Member Nakanishi expressed his confidence that the City was in good hands with the current administration and future Council Members. He promised to be a voice for Lodi on local issues in his capacity as Assembly Member. • Council Member Howard wished Mr. Nakanishi well and hoped that everyone would have a happy Thanksgiving Day. Council Member Land commented on the following: ➢ He looked forward to the swearing in ceremony in Sacramento on December 2 for Assembly Member Nakanishi; ➢ Commended Cynthia Haynes for a great job coordinating the veterans celebration event; ➢ Suggested that a letter be sent encouraging the return next year of the Washington D.C. United States Air Force Strings; ➢ He is expecting his ninth grandchild to be born in Okinawa Japan next June. • Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock reported that the Council served dinner to Michael Crete and his guests last weekend as a Boys and Girls Club fundraiser. She expressed thanks to Janet Hamilton for coordinating the dinner. She stated that it has been a pleasure working with Council Member Nakanishi whom she described as a gentle, kindhearted person, who added class to the Council. Mayor Pennino thanked staff for their work last Saturday related to the Council auction dinner and noted that Mr. and Mrs. Crete donated $12,000 to the Lodi Boys and Girls Club. He wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving Day. 17 CITY COUNCIL PHILLIP A. PENNINO, Mayor SUSAN HITCHCOCK, Mayor Pro Tempore EMILY HOWARD KEITH LAND ALAN S. NAKANISHI November 20, 2002 City of Lodi City Council 221 W. Pine Street Lodi, CA 95240 City Council Members: CITY OF LODI CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6702 FAX (209) 333-6807 H. DIXON FLYNN City Manager SUSAN J. BLACKSTON City Clerk RANDALL A. HAYS City Attorney Please accept this as my formal resignation as Lodi City Council Member to become effective on December 2, 2002. On this date I will be assuming office as California State Assembly Member, 10" District. Sincerely, WV� Alan S. Nakanishi Lodi City Council Member 10