HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - December 15, 2010 Public CommentsContinued December 15, 2010
Jim Shoemaker invited the City Council and the public to attend the first International Film
Festival to be held at Hutchins Street Square on January 21, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. In response to
""-' Council Member Hansen, Mr. Shoemaker stated he is partnering with the Chamber of Commerce
and Visit Lodi to bring forth the event to Lodi, tickets are $20, and the goal is to showcase award-
winning films in Lodi while tying in the wine and tourism piece.
Robert Raingruber spoke in support of various options to save Pig's Lake in a natural state
instead of letting it flood through as suggested by the State of California.
Alan Maclsaac provided a brief overview of the 2010 Mokelumne River Challenge and invited the
City Council and public to attend the 2011 Mokelumne River Challenge to be held on June 25,
2011.
E. Comments by the Citv Council Members on Non-Aaenda Items
Council Member Hansen reported on his attendance at the Northern California PowerAgency
and San Joaquin Council of Governments Commission meetings where specific topics of
discussion included the new Lodi Energy Center, budget, participantwithdrawal and interest, the
1-5 widening project, and lending money to the State to ensure project completion.
Council Member Nakanishi reported on his attendance at a Town Hall meeting with Governor -
elect Jerry Brown where specific topics of discussion included the anticipated $28 billion budget
gap, unemployment numbers, recession projectionfor five years, overall decline in State
revenues, and $54 billion in bonds authorized but not yet released.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce reported on her attendance at League of California Cities meetings
where specific topics of discussion included the passage of Proposition 22 and the League's
strategic goals for the upcoming year. She also commended the Downtown Lodi Business
Partnership and Keith Vargem for their efforts with the Tree Lighting and the Loel Centerfor their
holiday events.
The City Council wished the citizens and staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
City Manager Bartlam reported that in anticipation of the pending storm, which is expected to
drop 3 to 5 inches of rain, staff will be closing the basin parks and additional information
regardingthe same can be found on the webpage.
G. Public Hearinas
G-1 Public Hearina to Adopt Resolution Confirming the 2011 Annual Report and Lew of
Assessments within the Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District(CM)
Noticethereof having been published according to law, an affidavitof which publication is on file
in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Johnson called for the public hearing to consider resolution
confirming the 2011 Annual Reportand levy of assessments within the Lodi Tourism Business
Improvement District.
City Manager Bartlam provided a brief introductionto the subject matter of the annual report and
assessment levy.
Deputy City Manager Jordan Ayers provided a brief overview of the previously received 2010
Annual Report from Visit Lodi regarding the Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District and the
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