HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 16, 2011 Council CommentsContinuedNovember 16, 2011
Rates (PW)
Set public hearing for December 21, 2011, to consider adopting resolution setting pre -approved
Engineering News Record adjustment indexfor usage -based and flat water rates.
D. Comments by the Public on Non -Agenda Items
THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON -AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE
PUBLIC S LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES. The Citv Council cannot deliberate or take anv
action on a non-anenda item unless there is factual evidence presented to the City Council
andicatinathat the subject brouaht up y the public does fall into one of the exceptions
under Government Code Section 54954.2 in that (a) there is an emergencv situation. or u
the need to take action on the item arose subsequent to the agenda's being posted.
Unless the City Council is oresented with this factual evidence. the City Council will refer
the matterfor review and placement on a future City Council agenda.
Jane Wagner-Tyack spoke in support of the new treatment plant facility being staffed by City of
Lodi employees and submitted a letterfor the record outlining the same.
Jerry Glenn, representing LodiAdopt-A-Child, encouraged the City Council and residentsto
participate in the annual holiday toy and clothing drive for the children.
E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non -Agenda Items
Council Member Hansen invited the publicto Wags to Riches, a new thrift store, and the ribbon
cutting on November 18,2011.
Council Member Nakanishi provided a brief status of the State budget with respectto anticipated
revenues and expenditures.
Mayor Johnson asked the City Managerto calendar a Shirtsleeve Session or regular meeting
with the Lodi Animal Commission to discuss its most recent letter, which questionedthe direction
of the City Council for the Commission.
F. Comments by the City Manager on Non -Agenda Items
City Manager Bartlam wished City Attorney Schwabauer a speedy recovery and return.
G. PublicHearinas
G-1 Public Hearina to Consider Unmet Transit Needs in Lodi (PW)
Noticethereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file
in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Johnson called for the public hearing to consider unmet
transit needs in Lodi.
Public Works DirectorWally Sandelin provided a brief overview of the proposed public hearing to
consider unmettransit needs as discussed in the staff report.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing and receiving no public comment closed the hearing.
No additional action was required at the present time.
G-2 Public Hearina to Consider Adoptina Resolution Confirming the 2012 Annual Report and
Lew of Assessments within the Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District (CM)
November 14, 2011
Lodi City Council
221 W. Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
RE: Lodi Animal Advisory Commission
This communication resulted from a meeting on October 21, 2011 between Mayor Johnson
and Lodi Animal Advisory Commission (LAAC) representatives Linda Castelanelli and John
Primasing. The meeting took place in order to raise concerns the LAAC has encountered over
the past months and it was suggested that a letter be forwarded to the City Council outlining
the matter.
The LAAC's most recent Annual Report was presented to Council at its August 9, 2011
Shirtsleeve Session. The report included the status of previous goals, an outline of
accomplishments made during the reporting period, and 12 recommendations. Of
significance, in order for the LAAC to move forward, was the first recommendation which is
listed below:
It is recommended that the City Council revisit Resolution 2007-161 considering and
integrating changes that have occurred since contracting with Lodi Shelter PALS. Duties
described under items 4 and 5 are now provided all or in part by Lodi Shelter PALS or Animal
Shelter staff. Additionally, it is suggested that the word "inventories" in item 3 be amended to
"observations of conditions":
No feedback was provided by the City Council at the Shirtsleeve Session, which leaves the
Commission without direction. It appears futile to pursue future projects until the Commission
is informed of the Council's position on the various recommendations presented in the LAAC's
last report. Therefore, we formally request clarification from the City Council on the LAAC's
responsibilities, performance expectations, and direction on each of the recommendations
outlined in the 2010 Annual Report and Mid -Year Amendment as submitted on August 9, 2011.
Respectfully,
Members of the Lodi Animal Advisory Commission