HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 18, 2009 Public CommentsContinued November 18,2009
subseauent to the asenda's being posted.
Unlessthe City Council is presented with this factual evidence the City Council will refer
the matterfor review and placement on a future City Council auenda.
Jaime Watts, Executive Directorof the Downtown Lodi Business Partnership (DLBP), provided a
progress report on DLBP activities starting in October including the Fall Flavor Fest, promotion of
night life in downtown Lodi, marketing outside of the Lodi area, contractwith San Joaquin
Magazineto publish calendar of downtown events and information on businesses, and holiday
shopping incentive program. Downtown Christmas activities will feature carriage rides; Christmas
tree, swags, banners, and lights; toy drive; carolers; gift wrap station; and a window decorating
contest among the downtown businesses. This year's Parade of Lights is scheduled for
Thursday, December3 at 6:17 p.m. with the theme of "Rock n' Roll Christmas."
F. Comments by the City Council Members on Non -Agenda Items
Council Member Mounce reported on the conference she attended regarding redevelopment
abuse, at which community members shared pitfalls and challenges associated with
redevelopment and a presentation was given by Dr. Roger Noll, professor at Stanford University,
who stated that redevelopmentfunds spent on sports arenas may not be as economically viable
as some would believe. Ms. Mounce also attended the League of California Cities legislative
briefing and reported that the State is once again enacting laws that will cost money it does not
have; there is Proposition 84 funding available for regional parks which staff should look into by
the March 1, 2010, deadline; that local COPS grant funding may not continue after 2011; and that
future trends appear to be municipal bankruptcy, roll backs, and pension reform. Council Member
Mounce stated that she had previously asked staff to research the possibility of assessment
districts to help aging neighborhoods pay for infrastructure, maintenance, and water meters and
recently she met with a representative from Wolfe Hansen Company on how it could provide
assistanceto citizens in spreading out these costs overtime. She asked that staff considerthis
matter and report back to Council.
Mayor Hansen stated he would adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of Elma Heinrich Proper,
former City of Lodi employee, who passed away on November 12. Mr. Hansen reported that he
received correspondence regarding aggressive dogs at the dog park and a request to ban dogs
off leashes in all Lodi parks.
At the request of Mayor Hansen, City Attorney Schwabauer explained that the City currently has
an ordinance prohibiting vicious behavior, which applies to all locations and includes bodily injury
and attacks on people and animals. The ordinance would not cover animals that look fearsome or
behave aggressively and to do so would require a change to the ordinance and would be difficult
to enforce. Mr. Schwabauer suggested a simple soiution is to install signage at parks with the
pertinent code sections on vicious behavior and associated penalties, as well as the contact
information for Animal Control.
Mayor Hansen reminded the public that the Salvation Army Kettle Kick Off is Thursday,
November 19 and encouraged the publicto support this worthy cause. A letterfrom SenatorAlex
Padilla was received requesting cities adopt an ordinance prohibiting the selling of tobacco near
schools, and Mayor Hansen questioned if Council was interested in pursuing this request.
Council Member Hitchcock suggested staff first survey how many mini -marts are near Lodi
schools as there may be an issue with existing businesses.
Mr. King stated staff would put this on a future agenda for discussion.
Mayor Hansen reported on his attendance at the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG)
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December 12th
Winterfest Activities:
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hosting Holiday Specials,
Refreshments, Music & Drawings
. Toy Drive
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Lodi Adopt -A- Child, & salvation Army
Christmas Music
Gift Wrapping Station
SalvationArmy Bell Ringers
. Boy Scouts selling Holiday Swags
. Mistletoe & Crafts
. Cookies, Hot Chocolate, KettleCorn
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. Photos with Santa
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