HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 19, 1997 (5)LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5,1997
7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members - Land, Mann, Sieglock, Warner and Pennino (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - None
Also Present: City Manager Flynn, Deputy City Manager Keeter, Community Development
Director Bartlam, Finance Director McAthie, Police Chief Hansen, Electric Utility
Director Vallow, Community Center Director Lange, City Attorney Hays and City
Clerk Perrin
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Greg Myers, Cornerstone E.F.C.A.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pennino.
4. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) Water/Wastewater Superintendent Forkas introduced Mr. Nicholas Pinhey, President
Elect of the California Water Environment Association (CWEA), who presented Del Kerlin
with the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility with the prestigious Wastewater
Treatment Plant of the Year Award. CWEA has sixteen geographical sections in the
State. From here the winners in each section will be eligible for the State award which will
be awarded in April. Mr. Kerlin thanked CWEA for this award and the City Council and
citizens for their support. It is truly an honor for the employees to receive this award.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -51(f)
b) Police Chief Hansen made a report to the City Council on Phase II of the Community
Oriented Policing Program. Within the last budget, the City Council has authorized the
hiring of seven new police officers, two new dispatchers and has allowed the Police
Department to accept over $1 million in grant funds. As Chief, Mr. Hansen has a heavy
burden on his shoulders to translate those positions and money into a higher level of
service for the citizens of Lodi. In 1996 the crime rate went down in Lodi representing a
six-year low. There are things that affect crime over which we have no control, such as
welfare reform, the County jails, Juvenile Hall, etc. There are things that the Police
Department can do to go after crime, and in 1997 the Department will actively go after
burglaries and car theft. Chief Hansen reviewed the Department's mission statement and
reviewed its four goals and two-year strategic plan. Lieutenant Main explained the
implementation strategies which include: 1) dividing the City into four major districts (each
district will have a lieutenant and a sergeant assigned to it) with the downtown area as a
mini district which goes in line with the bicycle program; 2) assigning officers to the same
district on a consistent basis; 3) spending more time out of the car; 4) working with the
citizens to identify problems; 5) initiating problem solving, otherwise known as Problem
Oriented Policing (POP); 6) evaluating officers as a part of the promotional process; and
7) enhancing the Department's image (facilities, personnel and equipment). Chief
Hansen reviewed the telephone reporting unit which handles 15% - 20% of the cases, the
motor officers handling all collision reports thereby freeing up the police officers' time, the
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"school officer" whose time is dedicated to handling school -related details, the park
officers handling all city parks, downtown and Hale Park bike patrol, and the support of
the Partners Program freeing up the officers' time. Lieutenant Main reviewed the
progress of implementing the program including a station officer, mobile data computers
(MDC) in the patrol cars, field reporting computer software which would enable the
officers' to write reports out in the field and eventually have a paperless system thereby
eliminating a lot of the data entry, and a new computer-aided dispatch system. For the
future, the Department will be creating a records management (paperless) system,
improving customer relations, improving evidence collection and lab capabilities. All of
this will improve follow-up procedures, improve dispatching procedures, improve
professionalism on police radios, and improve response time within 30 minutes. There
will be two supervisors assigned to quality control, random surveys will be conducted,
they will monitor patrol follow up, and monitor POP projects. Police Volunteer Supervisor
Biskup explained the telephone follow-up program conducted by the Partners Program
which began in January 1997. The purpose of the program is to contact people who have
been victims of property crimes to see if there are any changes or additional information
to report. In January 146 follow up calls were made with twelve changes in property and
five with additional information to report, and in February there were 179 calls, sixteen
with changes and six with additional information. Mayor Pennino asked that Chief
Hansen look into the juvenile court program for first time offenders.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -152
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of
Council Member Sieglock, Warner second, unanimously approved the following items hereinafter
set forth except those otherwise noted:
a) Claims were approved in the amount of $2,120,571.06.
FILE NO. CC -21(a)
b) The minutes of February 19, 1997 (Regular Meeting) were approved as written.
C) Approved the specifications for bids for a power circuit breaker speed and travel analyzer
and authorized advertising for bids.
FILE NO. CC -12.1(c)
d) Adopted Resolution No. 97-24 awarding the bid for the purchase of 52 padmount
transformers to the bidders whose proposals and equipment met City of Lodi
specifications, and whose transformers are expected to yield the lowest overall life -cycle
costs, Cooper Power Systems of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the three single-phase sizes
(47 units totaling $51,844.99) and Western States Electric of Portland in the five three-
phase sizes (five units totaling $33,776.40) for a total amount of $85,621.39.
FILE NO. CC -12(d) AND CC -300
e) Adopted Resolution No. 97-25 awarding the bid for the purchase of 31 polemount
transformers to the bidders whose proposals and equipment met City of Lodi
specifications, and whose transformers are expected to yield the lowest overall life -cycle
costs, Cooper Power Systems of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the 25KVA conventional, and
the 15-, 25-, 37.5- and 50KVA sizes in the circuit -protected category (21 units totaling
$15,828.48) and to Kuhlman Transformers of Versailles, Kentucky in the 50KVA
conventional category (10 units totaling $8,005.83) for a total amount of $23,834.31.
FILE NO. CC -12(d) AND CC -300
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f) Adopted Resolution No. 97-26 authorizing the purchase of sixteen desktop computers for
the engineering divisions of the Public Works and Electric Utility departments from Micron
Electronics, Inc. of Nampa, Idaho.
FILE NO. CC -12(d) AND CC -300
g) Adopted Resolution No. 97-27 awarding the bid to produce and deliver printed envelopes,
as required by the City during calendar year 1997, to the low bidder, Envelope Products
Company of Vallejo, in the amount of $16,098.39.
FILE NO. CC -12(d) AND CC -300
h) Authorized execution of an agreement for aerial photography services with Geonex
Cartwright Aerial Surveys, Inc.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -90
Agenda item #E-9 entitled, "Professional engineering service contracts for Central City
Revitalization Improvement Project for Cherokee Lane construction" was removed from
the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon following approval of the Consent
Calendar. (Removed by Council Member Land.)
j) Adopted Resolution No. 97-29 authorizing the City Manager to enter a personal services
contract with Power Engineers, Inc. for the 230 KV Interconnection Project Phase II -
Preliminary Engineering. (Due to a conflict of interest, Mayor Pennino abstained
from discussion and voting on this matter.)
FILE NO. CC -51(d), CC -90 AND CC -300
k) Authorized the City Manager to execute and approve the contract with Bronfenbrenner
Cultural Consulting Services for a facility utilization and financial plan recommendation for
the new Performing Arts and Conferencing Center at Hutchins Street Square.
FILE NO. CC -6, CC -14(e) AND CC -90
Authorized the City Manager to execute and approve the contract between Lodi Memorial
Hospital and the City of Lodi to provide an Adult Day Care facility on a year-round basis at
Hutchins Street Square.
FILE NO. CC -14(e), CC -90 AND CC -169
m) Adopted Resolution No. 97-30 approving the personal services agreement with Alice M.
Reimche.
FILE NO. CC -34 AND CC -300
6. ACTION ON ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
a) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Land, Sieglock second, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 97-28 authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with
CHEC Engineering Consultants and Baumbach & Piazza for the purpose of providing
construction engineering services for the Cherokee Lane portion of the Central City
Revitalization Improvement Project.
FILE NO. CC -72, CC -90 AND CC -300
Continued March 5, 1997
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is
on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Pennino called for the Public Hearing to
consider and approve funding proposals from the community and City staff for
expenditures of the City's 1997-98 Federal allocation of Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds.
Hearing Opened to the Public
1. Gerry Schook, Loel Foundation, agreed that their original request was for
$60,000; however, at that time they did not have the information on asbestos
abatement which is the difference between the $60,000 and the $75,000 request;
2. Gene Stark, Habitat for Humanity, informed the City Council that they are ready to
start building their fourth home in Lodi, this one on Garfield Street. The request of
$55,000 is for the purchase of the property. Mr. Stark and Marilyn Field
presented the City Council with Habitat for Humanity pins;
3. Paul Rengh, Executive Director for the San Joaquin County Food Bank, Stockton,
indicated it is a pleasure providing the services that they do for Lodi. In 1996 their
organization distributed over 6,000 pounds of food to citizens of Lodi. This year
they have joined forces with the Salvation Army to form the Lodi Food Bank;
4. David Brewer, Director of St. Mary's Interfaith Dining Hall, Stockton, informed the
City Council that, although they are located in Stockton, they do provide services
to Lodi citizens. For example there was a thirteen year old girl badly injured who
was struck by a pickup on Cherokee Lane. Their organization supplied this family
with medical help, food, clothing, transportation to the hospital and living
accommodations to be near their daughter while she was at the hospital. Their
organization also provides dental services which was started by Dr. Abeldt, a Lodi
dentist, and provides free medical help at their clinic which is open every day;
5. John Brinton, Family Law Center, thanked the City Council for last year's grant for
$7,000. Their organization provides legal help for citizens of San Joaquin
County, including Lodi. Their facility is located in Stockton near the courthouse,
so that it may get family law orders that can only be done by the superior court.
Their clients are low and moderate income individuals, many of whom are in
abusive situations. Mr. Brinton referred to a Manteca Bulletin article in which a
husband killed his wife and then himself, leaving their young son there alone.
This was a family with a troubled marriage and documented abuse, and the
mother did not know her options about divorce or child custody. These are the
kinds of cases their agency deals with: drug and alcohol abuse, guardianship
over children, domestic violence, etc.. These funds go specifically towards Lodi
residents. Mr. Brinton introduced some of the board members present who
donate their time to this organization. The Family Law Center has only one paid
attorney and two paid secretaries, the rest is done with volunteers;
Juanita Weber, Coordinator of the Stockton Unified School District (SUSD) Parent
and Child Program. The program is operated by the County Office of Education
and serves the whole county. This program would offer child care services to the
students attending Woodruf Center, which includes people from Lodi. Many of
the students who go there are people anxious to become self sufficient and leave
the welfare system. Ms. Weber clarified that SUSD's request is actually for
$12,432 instead of $355,000. This request has gone to several cities within the
county. Lodi's request represents the 4% of Lodi students served and this is a
one time funding;
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7. Richard Jones, Boys and Girls Club, spoke on behalf of the coalition of the Hale
Park Teen Center. The members of the coalition are the Gang Alternative Project
(GAP), the East Side Improvement Committee, the Salvation Army, the Lodi
Police Department, the City of Lodi Parks and Recreation Department, Lodi
Unified School District (LUSD), Lodi Fire Department and the Boys and Girls
Club. The Boys and Girls Club is acting as the lead agency in this project, and it
has requested funds from the National Foundation, in which it received $50,000
for operations for one year. The coalition has been meeting for the past several
months for the best plan of action to help solve the concerns at Hale Park, in
addition to ideas on programming, operations, facility, staffing, and making sure
teens have a place to go to feel safe and become productive teenagers. The
project will kick off on the first of May. Council Member Mann suggested that
instead of using the money for leasing the building, see if the owner would be
willing to sell the building which could then be used by both the Parks and
Recreation Department and the Teen Center;
8. Paula Soto, Lodi Community Center, requested funding for Dial -A -Ride tickets.
Their organization provides services to low and moderate income persons, and
these tickets would be for families and senior citizens of this community;
9. Mary Gisler, Mark Gisler, and Paul Gisler, submitted a revision to their request of
$500,000 in HOME funds for Pine Street Manor (copy of revised request on file in
the City Clerk's office). Pine Street Manor houses mentally ill persons who have
no other place to go. They are looking for funding from a variety of sources, and
asked that Council consider funding one of the various projects listed on their
handout (the total amount was for approximately $122,000);
10. Virginia Lahr, representing San Joaquin County Fair Housing, clarified that this is
a Federally -mandated program. Lodi has a choice of providing these services in-
house or going through the county's office. The organization deals with housing
discrimination, substandard housing, code enforcement, low income people,
lectures to people in shelters and landlords, and there is no charge for the
services. Their budget is broken down percentage -wise for all of the cities;
11. Paul Tarbell and Captain AI Parker with the Salvation Army, invited the City
Council to visit their center on Lockeford Street and see the changes;
12. Ron Williamson and Dwight Dauber with the Parks and Recreation Department
informed Council they were available to answer any questions regarding their
request; and
13. Virginia Snyder, East Side Improvement Committee, informed the City Council
that the Gisler's home will be a part of the Committee's Home Tour on May 4,
1997. In regards to the preservation survey, they need to talk with the experts in
the field. This survey will open the field for more grants that may help people like
the Gislers. Ms. Synder invited the Council to attend its April 8, 1997 meeting to
talk about historical preservation at the Carnegie Forum at 7:00 p.m.
Public Portion of Hearino Closed
ACTION:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Warner, Pennino second, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 97-31 approving staffs recommendation on the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds with the following exceptions:
Continued March S, 1997
• $12,432 would be reallocated from the City of Lodi Public Works Department
Handicap Ramp Retrofit Project to the Stockton Unified School District's
request for installation of portable classroom for child care, pending approval
on the grant request from the city of Stockton. If the project does not move
forward, the $12,432 would be returned to the Handicap Ramp Retrofit
Project;
The $16,000 request from St. Mary's Interfaith Dining Room was approved
pending approval of the grant requests from the cities of Stockton and
Manteca; and
• Staff will look into the possibility of funding options for the Pine Street Manor
and return to the City Council.
Council Member Mann stated for the record that he was voting in favor of the motion;
however, he expressed concern and opposition to the funding of the SUSD request,
because Lodi Unified School District may have an equally worthwhile project needing
funding.
FILE NO. CC -55 AND CC -300
RECESS
Mayor Pennino called for a ten-minute recess and the City Council meeting reconvened at
approximately 9:54 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
a) Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is
on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Pennino called for the continued Public
Hearing to consider the appeal from Richard Galantine seeking relief from the Notice and
Order to Repair dated October 16, 1996 for his property located at 311 Cherry Street,
Lodi.
Hearinq Opened to the Public
Richard Galantine, 2446 Grenoble Court, Lodi, spoke in support of his appeal.
The home was built in 1915 and moved to that location when Needham School
was built. Mr. Galantine acquired the property in May of 1996 and began work
immediately. He has taken 28 loads to the dump, removed debris and garbage,
scraped off the old paint on the outside, obtained a roof permit to install a new
roof, and removed skirting to remove dryrot damage. He was in the middle of
doing this work when the property was tagged by the City, and he had to stop
fixing the property. The structure is sound, and he has permits for the work that
needed to be done. Mr. Galantine asked Council for relief to let him complete the
job on the building, and then the City can inspect it when it is done. If not, he will
be forced to fence the property and board up the building. The foundation is as it
was when it was put down in that location, and he should not have to bring a
1915 building up to current codes. Mr. Galantine does not need the City telling
him what to do, it is his responsibility and he will be the one sued if there is a
problem;
Continued March 5, 1997
Virginia Lahr, 311 East Elm Street, requested that Council deny the appeal. This
house was not maintained and is in dire need of repair; however, the repairs have
to be done with permits. Mr. Galantine was before the City Council previously
regarding improvements on a property on Cherokee Lane without the proper
permits. This building just needs to be brought up to code and, therefore, the
appeal should be denied. This is what is happening on the east side. If we let
this go, then we need to let the Code Enforcement Officer go. He needs our
support and backing; and
Virginia Snyder, 303 Louie Avenue, Lodi, shared the same comments as Ms.
Lahr. She has worked with the Code Enforcement Officer. He is professional
and knowledgeable. Let's support him and commend his efforts.
Public Portion of Hearinq Closed
ACTION:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Warner, Land second, unanimously
affirmed the findings and conditions that the building, or portions thereof, are unsafe and a
public nuisance, denied the appeal and ordered the issue, to be certified by the City Clerk,
that the building be repaired as required by the Notice and Order dated October 16, 1996.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -24(b)
10. COMMUNICATIONS (CITY CLERK)
a) On recommendation of the City Attorney, Risk Manager and/or the City's contract
administrator, Insurance Consulting Associates, Inc. (ICA), the City Council, on motion of
Council Member Warner, Mann second, unanimously rejected the following claims:
Queena and Travis Fullmer, date of loss 6/14/96
2. Steven A. Mindt, date of loss 1/13/97
3. Frank V. White, date of loss 8/10/96
FILE NO. CC -4(c)
b) City Clerk Perrin read the following ABC Licenses:
Jimmy W. Norton to Clyde W. Burrow and Jimmy W. Norton, EI Rancho Bar and
Grill, 621 North Cherokee Lane, Lodi, On -Sale General and Caterer Permit,
Person to Person Transfer
FILE NO. CC -7(f)
C) The following report was presented to the City Council:
Planning Commission report of February 24, 1997
FILE NO. CC -35(c)
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d) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Sieglock second, unanimously
directed the City Clerk to post for the following vacancies and expiring terms:
East Side Improvement Committee
vacancies:
Stacy Moore -Warner
Clay Saylor
expiring terms:
Harry Marzolf
Virginia Snyder
Colleen Dixon
FILE NO. CC -2(s)
REGULAR CALENDAR
term to expire March 1, 1999
term to expire March 1, 1998
term to expire March 1, 1997
term to expire March 1, 1997
term to expire March 1, 1997
a) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Warner, Pennino second, unanimously
authorized staff to proceed with Alternative 2 and the Environmental Documentation for
this alternative and authorized staff to pursue funding sources for the construction of the
recommended interchange.
Speaking on the matter were the following persons:
Thomas Wintch, Project Manager for State Route 12/99 Interchange Project,
Greiner Engineering, Inc., explained to the City Council that their organization
was hired by San Joaquin County Council of Governments (COG) to prepare the
study. Mr. Wintch reviewed the reason for recommending Alternative 2 and
explained both the interim and the ultimate plans;
2. Garry Horton also with Greiner Engineering, Inc., reviewed on the maps the
changes that will take place at the State Route 12/99 Interchange;
3. David Lamm, Real Estate Representative for McDonalds Corporation, 1750 Howe
Avenue, Sacramento, went on record that it conceptually supports the program.
It recognizes the growth of traffic over time. However, they do have concerns
regarding the left -tum movement into their site, the right turn out of their site (due
to the insertion of a median) and the possibility of Beckman Road becoming a
private road (they do not want to pick up the maintenance of this road); and
4. Pat Stocker, P.O. 673, Victor, expressed concern on how their family's property
east of Beckman Road will fair in this proposal.
FILE NO. CC -6, CC -48(a) AND CC -90
b) Agenda item #H-2 entitled, "Lodi Multimodal Station Project Site Plan, Sacramento Street
between Oak Street and Elm Street' was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staffs
request.
FILE NO. CC -6, CC -7(h), CC -48(a) AND CC -90
12. VOTE TO CONTINUE FOLLOWING 11 P.M. HOUR
Pursuant to code, the City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Warner second,
unanimously voted to continue with the remainder of the meeting following the 11:00 p.m. hour.
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13. REGULAR CALENDAR (Continued)
a) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Warner, Mann second, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 97-32 approving the class specification and the following salary
range for Information Systems Manager:
A B C D E
$4,601.76 $4,831.88 $5,073.43 $5,327.11 $5,593.48
FILE NO. CC -34 AND CC -300
14. ORDINANCES
None.
15. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) June Aaker, 1512 Holly Drive, Lodi, read her letter to the editor which appeared in the
Lodi News Sentinel on February 10, 1997 regarding the spaying and neutering of dogs.
Ms. Aaker purchased a dog from the City of Lodi Animal Shelter. She was informed by
the staff and volunteers of the pound that when an animal is purchased it must
immediately by spayed or neutered no matter what the age, and they assured her that it
does not cause problems. After she spayed her puppy, the veterinarian told her to keep
her puppy inactive for ten days, which is hard to do. Because the puppy was spayed at
such a young age, her stitches will never heal properly, her vulva will never develop or
grow, and she will continue to urinate on herself. Ms. Aaker resents the fact that the City
pound neglected to do its homework and provided incorrect information on the spaying or
neutering of pets before 6 months of age. Ms. Aaker requested that the City pound inform
people of the chances they are taking before spaying and neutering their pet. Mayor
Pennino referred the matter to staff and directed that Ms. Aaker be informed of any
resolutions.
FILE NO. CC -16 AND CC -65
b) Pat Stocker, P.O. Box 673, Victor, spoke regarding the Parks and Recreation
Commission's decision on the boat grant at Mokelumne River. Mr. Stocker asked the
Council to take the Commission's vote into consideration and give the money back. City
Manager Flynn announced that the Council will hear this matter at the first meeting in April
instead of the second.
FILE NO. CC -27(c) AND CC -184
16. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) Council Member Sieglock congratulated Frank Ortiz on his new position as Fire Chief in
Santa Maria. In regards to the pound issue, Mr. Sieglock recommended that the City
provide the staff and the volunteers of the Animal Friends Connection with the resources
to run the center better. Perhaps the Council can take a field trip to the pound at a
Shirtsleeve Session and meet with the volunteers. Further, Mr. Sieglock was
disappointed in a recent letter to the editor by Bing Taylor regarding conspiracy and
secret meetings. The issue regarding the boat ramp is not riding anywhere and the
money is going to be sent back to the State. We have never done business in the way
that this letter suggested. We run a good ship here and do things in the open and above
board, and we will continue to run things that way.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -65
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b) Council Member Warner announced that the trolley is now running in downtown Lodi. It is
free, and citizens were encouraged to ride it. The purpose of the trolley is to get to the
parking as the street gets torn up. Further, Mr. Warner recently purchased a car from
Geweke Ford in Lodi. They had a professional and courteous staff. Citizens were
reminded to keep the sales dollars here by shopping in Lodi.
C) Council Member Mann informed the Council that he and City Manager Flynn attended the
American Computer Machine (ACM) 97 Conference and Exposition in San Jose. The
theme was the next 50 years of computing. They had the cream of the computer
forecasters, and he is amazed at what is on the horizon. The position approved by
Council this evening is well worth it.
d) Council Member Land stated that he has received several phone calls complaining about
the rate increase from Continental Cablevision. Citizens are asking us to take action on
this. Mayor Pennino informed Mr. Land that staff had a meeting with Continental
Cablevision two weeks ago, and they may be coming before the Council in April. City
Attorney Hays reminded the Council that the cable TV industry has been taken away from
local jurisdictions and is now covered by the Federal Communications Act. We have no
say at all on rates. In regards to the franchise fee contained in the franchise document,
California and Federal laws have a limit on how high the fee can be, although, Lodi is no
where near the upper limit. The franchise fee comes to the City from cable's use of right-
of-ways, poles, etc., and the franchise agreement has a lot of years left on it. Further,
Council Member Land had the opportunity to visit Chief Hansen in the public safety
building. It is a mess over there, and he is glad to see it in upcoming budget discussions.
FILE NO. CC -22(c)
e) Council Member Mann indicated he also received calls on cable's rates, and it is his
strong feeling that cable TV is a non-essential, privately owned and operated business. If
you do not like it and do not think it is worth it, then disconnect it and do not subscribe to
cable TV. There are other alternatives to cable TV.
FILE NO. CC -22(c)
City Manager Flynn also reminded the public that the downtown trolley is operating. It is a
twelve -minute ride and is free. Tickets for the Modesto A's games go on sale on Friday.
Ticket price is $4 for general admission and children five and under are free. Further, Mr.
Flynn introduced Carlos Tobar, the newly -appointed Transportation Coordinator.
17. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pennino adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the following matters:
a) Actual Litigation: Government Code §54956.9(a). One case. Ron Pirkig v. City of Lodi,
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, Case No. 108610
b) Proposed Litigation. Initiation of Litigation Subdivision C §54956.9. One case.
18. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION / DISCLOSURE OF ACTION
Actual Litigation: Government Code . 54956.9(a). One case. Ron Pirkiq v. City of Lodi, Workers'
Compensation Appeals Board, Case No. 108610
City Council authorized a settlement in this matter.
Proposed Litigation. Initiation of Litigation Subdivision C 454956.9. One case.
City Council authorized initiation of litigation in this matter.
FILE NO. CC -200(d)
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Continued March S, 1997
19. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pennino adjourned the
meeting at approximately 12:15 a.m., Thursday, March 6, 1997.
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