HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - December 2, 2015 City Manager CommentsCouncil Member Kuehne reported Congress passed legislature that funds highways for five
years. He participated in the dedication at Fire Station 2 earlier in the day, stating it was a vast
improvement to the current run-down building. The facility has four bedrooms that sleep three to a
room with Murphy beds and has male and female locker rooms, living room, and kitchen. Council
Member Kuehne reported he attended Reverend David Hill's retirement reception. Reverend Hill
was a pastor in Lodi for 33 years and also served as Chaplain in the Lodi Police Department.
Mayor Johnson welcomed and introduced Charlie Swimley who is serving as the Interim Public
Works Director following the retirement of Wally Sandelin. Mr. Swimley has been with the City for
almost 16 years, and Mayor Johnson expressed confidence in his abilities.
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City Manager Schwabouer presented a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the many
sn w+ City accomplishments by department over the 2015 year. Mr. Schwabauer thanked Council for its
support and leadership, which was critical in successfully accomplishing all of these projects.
G. Public Hearings- None
H. ComrrMumcatbns - None
Reaular Calendar
NOTE: Items 1-1 and 1-2 were discussed and acted upon as one item.
NOTE: City Attorney Magdich and City Clerk Ferraiolo left the dais and vacated the room at
7:38 p.m., returning to the dais at 7:43 p.m. following the conclusion of Items 1-1 and 1-2. Deputy
City Clerk Pamela Farris recorded the proceedings of Items 1-1 and 1-2.
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Mayor Johnson reported that Council conducted evaluations of all three Council Appointees:
City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. Following the process, Council expressed its
satisfaction with the performance of all three Appointees and recommended salary adjustments
for the City Attorney and City Clerk, as further detailed in the staff report.
Council Members Mounce and Nakanishi and Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler all expressed
support for the compensation adjustments.
Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to adopt the
following resolutions:
Resolution No. 2015-214 adjusting the City Attorney compensation; and
Resolution No. 2015-215 adjusting the City Clerk compensation.
VOTE: ,
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Mounce,
Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
J. Ordinances
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Community Development - 2015
Fourth consecutive year of maintaining a healthy reserve and off the General Fund.
-6 Super Wal�Mart Issued under construction.
Lodi Shopping Center (4 Pads buildings
issued under construction)
Rose {Cate 32 new hornes issued under
construction
City Hal I Annex under aenstructien dose to
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Fire Station (2) under construction
* Two new Building Inspectors.
Lodi Gang Reduction Intervention Prevention
(LodiGRIP) Program
-o Full-time Youth Outreach porker
■ Lodi, T*.ay & Liberty High Schools
■ Lodi Mkid Ie and PA11swood Middle
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Building Plan Review maintained 12 day
turnaround time commercial 6days residential
projects.
Reynolds Ranch Phase 3 — (2 new pads under an
plan review)
Lodi Shopping KFC, Panda Express under plan
review Buffalo Wild Wings Approved.
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LDI
Reliable Public
Power Provider
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2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New
Developments
Safety and
Reliability
Improvements
New Snapshot
Energy Audit
and Direct
Install
Program
NCPA Geysers
21 W Line
Restoration
from Valley
Fire
Lodi Fire Department — 2015
• Fire Station 2: under construction, estimated completion
date December 2015
• Two new Hi -Tech Fire Engines: fire purchases two Hi -
Tech Spartan Gladiator Engines (Delivery September
2016)
• Santa Truck: fire service raises money to repair and
upgrade the Santa Truck
• Joint Powers Agreement: with Stockton, Manteca,
Lathrop for fire dispatching
Library
• Completed $53,000 renovation of the Library's Children area
• Approved renovation of Library patio into new Homework Help
Tutoring Center
• Expanded free Homework Help tutoring program from 3 days
per week to 4 days per week; added "Math Power Hour"
including Physics/Chemistry College Prep
• Expanded Spanish Storytime to twice per week
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rations avid
lighting
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Started Food Truck Me nia series
Modern ized perk ordinances 4'
to address new the Ilenges
Peterson Park reforestation,
reduce danger toi.
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people, property with better
spe€ies
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Began wrap-up oftrategi
Hosted stage finish of Amgen -
Action Pian so that PKCS can
_ Tour of California biryde race
better serve community
Water conservation; Successful
implementation of fou r -tier level of
mowing/ watering and reduced water
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use by more than a third, and online
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Started free Music in the Park series
Eliminated
deparwwri "s
long-time cumulative
deficit, allowing us to
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reinvesting
in our
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CUIMRIAL SERVICES
For the Amgen Tour the Department developed traffic and
security plans while coordinating with several other agencies
for a safe and successful event.
The Department reintroduced a Citizens Academyfor the citizens
of Lodi to acquaint themselves with the inner workings of the
department and to foster transparency with the community.
The Department procured
a Ballistic Rescue Vehicle
with the help of donations
from the community.
The Department introduced Coffee With a Cop to bolster
relationships between the public and the department.
Officers have recovered over 50 firearms so far this year
The Department held an Open House during the May 3rd Street Faire. Over 200 Citizens
toured the police facility and many others got up close with officers and equipment.
This included a Dunk Tank, the Mobile Operations Command, EOD, SWAT, Partners and
much more.
Water
Water Meter Program Phase 5
Public Works Fnonaa.,no
Wastewater
White Slou h=rigation Improvements
Reynolds Ranch Rose Gate
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Transit _ Streets
Restroom Expansion Harney Lane Overcrossing
Bus Shelters