HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - December 5, 2007 City Manager CommentsContinued December 5,2007
E-5 Adopted Resolution No. 2007-239 awarding the purchase of 25,000 feet of 1,100 kcmil
15kV underground cable to The Okonite Company, of San Ramon, CA, in the amount of
$154,675.12.
E-6 Accepted the improvements under "Citywide School Safety Signage Project" contract
F. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
None.
G. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
None.
H. COMMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
• City Manager King provided an overview of the City Council's accomplishments over the course
of the last year. General topics of discussion included, but were not limited to, the increase in
the General Fund, Wastewater, and Electric Utility reserves; the improved creditworthiness of
Electric Utility; possibility of redevelopment area; participation in San Joaquin County Enterprise
Zone; agreement to explore feasibility of a downtown hotel; support for commuter rail through
Lodi and a community separator; progress on development of affordable senior housing and on
the General Plan update; settlements with the City's PCE/TCE insurance providers; and
establishment of Water Meter Installation Policy.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
J COMMUNICATIONS
J-1 Claims Filed Aaainst the Citv of Lodi — None
J-2 The following postings/appointments were made:
a) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hansen, Mounce second,
unanimously made the following appointments:
Lodi Animal Advisory
Commission
Linda Castelanelli
Term to expire December 31,2008
Shara Guerrette
Term to expire December 31,2008
Rose Hilliard
Term to expire December 31,2009
Phillip Laughlin
Term to expire December 31,2009
Gina Mendes
Term to expire December 31,2010
Christy Morgan
Term to expire December 31,2010
Julia Priest
Term to expire December 31,2010
J-3 Miscellaneous— None
K. REGULAR CALENDAR
None.
L. ORDINANCES
None.
M. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
City Manager King presented a plaque in appreciation to outgoing Mayor Johnson and expressed
appreciation for his leadership and conduct of City meetings.
Mayor Johnson thanked the people of Lodi for giving him this opportunity to serve; City staff for
their hard work and dedication in helpingthe Council and communityto accomplish so much during
this past year; and his wife, Caroline, for her support and understanding. Mr. Johnson expressed
hope that the City will continue moving forward despite the difficult year that lies ahead and
requested the public make themselves be heard by attending meetings and participating.
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Contnued to align revenues with
expenses - General Fund, Wastewater,
and Electric Utility reserves increased
*Provided for public safety by
appropriating 53% of all General
Fund expenditures toward Police
and Fire Departrr eats - 115% of
SII nroae.lrtv and Eales tax
"Oversaw a successfu WWI P
financinc
*Refine need outstanding 199'
Wastewater bonds that resulted in
a savings of $1,168,716
*Approved a Cost of Service study
for Water &Wastewater utilities
*SoldImprovewd the credit worthiness of
EUD (Fitch a* BBB & positive outlook)
(S&P BBB+ & stable outlook)
Combined Turbine Power Plant
resulting in $3.25 million in cath and
will save $1.7g million in 2008
*Adopted an Energy Cost Adjustment
Program
"Approved the Lodi Solar Rebate Program
*Approved impact fee program far EUD
*Terminated the 2Q02 & 2003 swap
agreements
*Reduced In -Lieu Tax transfer
*Authorized the sale of excess property
Provided seed money to examine the
possibility of tax increment revenue,
conducted a community forum, and
began the initial steps to form a
redevelopment area
Approved participation in Sari
Joaquin County Enterprise Zone
Application
Entered into an agreement to explore
the feasibility of a downtown hotel
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Expanded Art in Public Places
Supported Downtown by exploring
Property Based BID, DLBP, and
downtown reinvestment
Facilitated jab growth through
Blue Shield, Clark Pest Control,
Archer Daniels Midland,
Armorstruxx, and more
Began construction
of Phase 3 of the
White Slough project
Oversaw newVllhite Slough permit
Solicited citizen feedback in a cost
efficient manner
Advocated for commuter rail
through Lodi
Advocated for a community
separator
Establilshied 1Q0 % clean fuel public
transit flees
Protected the public from
aggressive solicitation
Advanced the develo ent, of
affordable Senior Housing
Facilitated the expansion of Lodi
Memorial Haspital via General Plan
ammendme nts, rezoning, and
providing condwit financing
Pursued Tra ns it=O He nted
Development
Maintained designation as Tree City
USA and Certificate of Excellence
for Financial Reporting
Provided for 3 new parks, a new
school site, an option for an aquatic
site, and l45 new residences with
the approval of the Vilest. Side Project
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Reached settlements with the City's
PCE/T . C E insurance providers
Began conceptual work on Water
Treatment Plant
Established Water Meter Installatior
Policy
Approved energy efficient lighting
for the library
Began construction of Killelea
Substation
Directed emergency repair of the
main sewer transmission line