HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 17, 1996LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17,1996
7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members - Davenport, Mann, Pennino, Sieglock and Warner (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - None
Also Present: City Manager Flynn, Public Works Director Ronsko, Community Development
Director Bartlam, Finance Director McAthie, City Attorney Hays and City Clerk
Perrin
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Council Member Pennino.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Warner.
4. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) Mayor Warner presented a proclamation to Community Service Officer Mary Fuhs
proclaiming August 6, 1996 as "National Night Out" in the City of Lodi. Lodi's participation
is second Nation-wide in the population category of 30,000 - 99,000. There are
approximately 66 neighborhoods involved so far. Ms. Fuhs encouraged the public to
throw block parties and encouraged the City Council to visit the parties.
FILE NO. CC -37
b) The City Council heard an update from Stan Helmle with the Information Superhighway
Task Force, regarding Lodi's Home Page. Since May 1, 1996, Lodi's Home Page has
had over 2,700 hits. E -Mail is now available for the Council Members (available both by
address shown below or from links on the Home Page):
Mayor David Warner
warner@lodi.gov
Council Member Ray Davenport
davenprt@lodi.gov
Council Member Stephen Mann
mann@lodi.gov
Council Member Phillip Pennino
penino@lodi.gov
Council Member Jack Sieglock
sieglock@lodi.gov
Also new on the Home Page is the City Council minutes dating back to January 3, 1996
and the current agenda. Future items for the Home Page include the Recreation
Commission minutes and agendas, Parks and Recreation class schedules and events,
the Public Works Department Water Quality Report, Planning Commission and Site Plan
and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC) minutes and agendas, employment
opportunity announcements, active list and applications for boards and commissions, and
Youth Commission minutes and agendas. Electronic forms for various departments that
can be downloaded for original signatures will soon be available.
FILE NO. CC -6
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5. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a) Stewart 'Bud' Adams, on behalf of the Lodi Lions Club, 25 North School Street, Lodi,
made comments regarding item #E-19 entitled, "Approval of a $15,000 loan to the Lodi
Lions Club for construction of a picnic shelter at Legion Park". Mr. Adams encouraged
Council to approve the requested loan. The Lions Club has done many projects for Lodi
in the past, including planting trees at Salas, Glaves, and Peterson Parks, and improving
Emerson Park. Their previous loan from the City was paid back in two years instead of
four, and they will strive to repay this loan as quickly as possible. Mr. Adams would like
the City Council to consider recognizing the club's current secretary, also a past president
and the club founder, Del Owen, by carrying his name on a plaque at the shelter.
FILE NO. CCA 1(a), CC -27(c) AND CC -90
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of
Council Member Pennino, Sieglock second, unanimously approved the following items hereinafter
set forth except those otherwise noted:
a) Claims were approved in the amount of $3,788,927.77 and $39, 676.83.
FILE NO. CC -21(a)
b) The Minutes of July 3, 1996 (Regular Meeting) were approved as written.
C) Approved the specifications for bids for 38 circuit -protected and 8 conventional polemount
transformers, 17 single-phase padmount transformers and ten three-phase padmount
transformers, each in various classes and sizes, and authorized advertising for bids.
FILE NO. CC -12.1(b)
d) Approved the specifications for bids for a 1750 GPM Class A Custom Fire Apparatus to
be used by the Fire Department Suppression Division and authorized advertising for bids.
FILE NO. CC -12.1(b)
e) Adopted Resolution No. 96-93 rejecting both bids for providing a mail courier service for
the City of Lodi.
FILE NO. CC -12(b) AND CC -300
f) Adopted Resolution No. 96-94 awarding the bid for the purchase of a replacement
photocopier for the Electric Utility Department to the low bidder, Pitney Bowes Copier
Division of Sacramento, in the amount of $8,078.87.
FILE NO. CC -12(d) AND CC -300
g) Agenda item #E-7 entitled, "Contract award for construction of Henning Substation
Control Building" was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staffs request.
h) Agenda item #E-8 entitled, "Contract Change Orders for Civic Center Improvements
(Phase II), City Hall Remodel" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed
and acted upon following approval of the Consent Calendar. (Removed by Council
Member Davenport.)
Agenda item #E-9 entitled, "Approve additional funding and Contract Change Order for
standby generators for water well and storm drain pumping stations for sites 7, 9 and 16"
was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon following
approval of the Consent Calendar. (Removed by Council Member Davenport.)
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j) Accepted the improvements under the "Hutchins Street Striping and Bike Lanes,
Kettleman Lane to Lodi Avenue" contract and directed the City Engineer to file a Notice of
Completion with the County Recorder's office.
FILE NO. CC -90
k) Approved the final map for Century Meadows Two, Unit No. 3, Tract No. 2719 and
directed the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Improvement Agreement and
map on behalf of the City.
FILE NO. CC -46 AND CC -90
Adopted Resolution No. 96-96 approving the agreement for the acquisition of
approximately 3.7 acres for a neighborhood park and the entire width of Tienda Drive
fronting that property, authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement,
appropriated funds in accordance with staff recommendation, and authorized staff to
pursue completion of Tienda Drive and Kettleman Lane along the parcel south of the
park.
FILE NO. CC -5(c), CC -27(c), CC45(h), CC -90 AND CC -300
M) Adopted Resolution No. 96-97 amending Traffic Resolution No. 87-163 by approving the
speed limit change from 35 to 40 miles per hour on Ham Lane between Lodi Avenue and
Vine Street.
FILE NO. CC -48(a) AND CC -300
n) Approved additional benefits for laid off employee in the Parks and Recreation
Department,
FILE NO. CC -34
o) Adopted Resolution No. 96-98 approving the class specification and the following salary
range for Transit Coordinator:
Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E
$3,290.81 $3,455.35 $3,628.12 $3,809.52 $4,000.00
FILE NO. CC -34 AND CC -300
P) Adopted Resolution No. 96-99 approving the personal services agreement with Robert M.
Christofferson, a retired professional, to serve as Deputy City Manager until the position is
filled in November, 1996.
FILE NO. CC -34, CC -90 AND CC -300
q) Agenda item #E-17 entitled, "Power Sale Agreement with Shelter Cove Resort
Improvement District No. 1" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and
acted upon following approval of the Consent Calendar. (Removed by Council Member
Pennino.)
r) Accepted the second quarterly report of the City of Lodi pooled money investment
account as required by S13564.
FILE NO. CC -21(a)
S) Approved a loan in the amount of $15,000 to the Lodi Lions Club for construction of a
picnic shelter at Legion Park to be paid back over a five-year period.
FILE NO. CC -11(a), CC -27(c) AND CC -90
t) Authorized the Lodi Police Department to apply for and accept Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant Program Funds and provide 11% matching City funds.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -152
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ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
a) The City Council received a report regarding Contract Change Orders for Civic Center
Improvements (Phase II), City Hall Remodel.
FILE NO. CC -90
b) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Mann, Pennino second, approved
issuance of Contract Change Order 3 for Standby Generators for Water Well and Storm
Drain Pumping Stations for Sites 7, 9 and 16, and appropriated funds in accordance with
staff recommendation by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Mann, Pennino, Sieglock and Warner (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
FILE NO. CC -90
C) Prior to discussion of the following item, Council Member Pennino asked the City Attorney
to rule on whether or not he might have a conflict of interest in the matter. It was
determined that he did not.
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Mann second, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 96-100 authorizing the Electric Utility Director to approve the
Service Schedule No. One to Member Resource Marketing Project Agreement relating to
the Identified Power Sale to Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District No. 1.
FILE NO. CC -51(d), CC -90 AND CC -300
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 Warner called for the Public Hearing to
consider appeal received from Riney Bender on behalf of American Legion Lodi Post #22
regarding the decision of the Recreation Commission to increase rental fees for the use of
the parks for American legion baseball.
Hearing Opened to the Public
Riney Bender, 729 South Pleasant Avenue, Lodi, spoke on behalf of his appeal
indicating that the fee increase would be approximately $250 - $300 more for the
year. Mr. Bender's group cannot afford that, and he does not want to take his
league out of Lodi. After discussion, it became apparent that Mr. Bender was
basing his figures on proposed fees and not the final adopted fees. The
approved fees would actually be less than what he was paying last year for
practices and tournaments.
2. Tony Zupo, 310 West Pine Street, Lodi, pointed out that, although some of the
fees decreased in Mr. Bender's category, the fees for doubleheader games
increased. At the end of the season, depending on the number of practices and
games, his fees may be higher than last year's.
3. John Johnson, 2112 Debbie Lane, Lodi, urged the City Council not to deny Mr.
Bender's appeal, but instead table the matter until the end of the season when
Mr. Bender will realize his actual costs. That way, if the fees are higher, Mr.
Bender will still have the opportunity to address the City Council on the issue.
Further, Zupo field is not in stellar condition, which should be taken into account
before any fees are raised.
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Public Portion of Hearing Closed
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Davenport second, tabled Mr.
Bender's appeal to the end of the baseball season pending rectification of the matter at
staff level by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Mann, Pennino and Sieglock
Noes: Council Members - Warner (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - None
FILE NO. CC -16, CC -27(c ) AND CC -56
b) Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is
on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Warner called for the Public Hearing to
consider Planning Commission's recommendation to amend Lodi Municipal Code to
permit full service car washes in CS, Commercial Shopping, zones with a use permit and
to adopt new off-street parking standard for such car washes.
Hearing Opened to the Public
Jim Schroeder, 2330 Cabrillo Circle, Lodi, representing Browman Development
Company (owners of Target Center and Sunwest Plaza), spoke in support of the
recommendation. If approved by the City Council, they will proceed to put a car
wash in the Target Shopping Center.
Public Portion of Hearing Closed
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Mann, Sieglock second, unanimously
introduced Ordinance No. 1636 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Lodi Amending Chapter 17.30 of the Lodi Municipal Code by Repealing and Reenacting
Section 17.30.030, Adding Thereto Section 17.30.035 Relating to C -S, Commercial
Shopping District, and Amending Chapter 17.60 Off -Street Parking Section 17.60.100
Relating to Spaces Required".
FILE NO. CC -48(f), CC -53(a) AND CC -149
9. COMMUNICATIONS
a) On recommendation of the City Attorney and/or the City's contract administrator,
Insurance Consulting Associates, Inc. (ICA), the City Council, on motion of Council
Member Mann, Sieglock second, unanimously rejected the following claim:
M & M Electric, date of loss 2/3/96
FILE NO. CC -4(c)
b) The following report was presented to the City Council:
Planning Commission report of July 8, 1996
FILE NO. CC -35(c)
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C) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Mann, Sieglock second, unanimously
made the following appointments/reappointments to various boards and commissions:
Library Board of Trustees
Don Shephard
Lodi Arts Commission
Beth Handel
Theo Vandenberg
Eleanor Kundert
Planning Commission
Craig Rasmussen
John Borelli
Term to expire June 30, 1999
Term to expire July 1, 1999
Term to expire July 1, 1999
Term to expire July 1, 1999
Term to expire June 30, 2000
Term to expire June 30, 2000
Greater Lodi Area youth Commission (student members)
Aaron Lange Term to expire June 30, 1998
Jessica Williams Term to expire June 30, 1998
FILE NO. CC -2(d), CC -2(g), CC -2(k) AND CC -2(t)
10. REGULAR CALENDAR
a) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Mann second, unanimously
approved the payment of the San Joaquin Partnership 1996/97 Fiscal Year Invoice in the
amount of $20,000.
Speaking on the matter was the following person:
1. Mike Locke, President and CEO of the San Joaquin Partnership, provided a
report on the Partnership and answered questions from the City Council.
FILE NO. CC -7(u), CC -21(b) AND CC -400
11. RECESS
Mayor Warner called for a ten-minute recess and the City Council meeting reconvened at
approximately 8:46 p.m.
12. REGULAR CALENDAR (Continued)
a) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Sieglock second, unanimously
adopted the following resolutions regarding the sale of Central City Revitalization
Assessment District Bonds:
1. Resolution No. 96-101 entitled, "A Resolution Determining Unpaid Assessments
and Providing for Issuance of Bonds Lodi Central City Revitalization Assessment
District No. 95-1'; and
2. Resolution No. 96-103 entitled, "A Resolution Awarding Sale of Bonds, Approving
Bond Purchase Agreement and Authorizing its Execution, Approving Preliminary
Official Statement and Authorizing its Execution and Distribution, and Approving
Continuing Disclosure Certificate and Authorizing its Execution".
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Speaking on the matter was the following person:
Tim Hachman, Bond Counsel, answered questions from the City Council.
FILE NO. CC -21(a), CC -72, CC -300 AND CC -400
b) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Mann, Sieglock second, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 96-102 approving the execution of lease financing documents
and sale of $10,120,000 Certificates of Participation (1996 Public Improvement Financing
Project) to finance the construction of Performing Arts/Convention Center.
Speaking on the matter was the following person:
John Fitzgerald, Seidler/Fitzgerald Public Finance, answered questions from the
City Council.
FILE NO. CC -14(e), CC -21(a), CC -27(e) AND CC -300
C) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Mann second, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 96-95 approving an investment transfer of $350,000 from the
Electric Utility Fund to the General Government Capital Outlay fund. Mayor Warner
reiterated the City Council's earlier direction that this transfer not be done unless it is
absolutely necessary; however, he understands that at the outset it is necessary to make
the numbers balance. Council Member Mann indicated that the City Manager has
acknowledged the Council's reluctance to do the transfer just because we can. This will
be an annual request if needed and will be paid back by receipts from the Foundation.
FILE NO. CC -21(b), CC -51(d) AND CC -300
d) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Mann second, unanimously
approved the landlords consent, thereby consenting to the assignment of the lease
between the Lodi Boys and Girls Club, Inc. with the City of Lodi to Pacific State Bank.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -90
13. MEETING OF THE LODI PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION
Mayor Warner adjourned the City Council meeting to a meeting of the Lodi Public Improvement
Corporation. President Warner called the meeting to order and roll was recorded by Secretary
Perrin as follows:
Present: Board Members - Davenport, Mann, Pennino, Sieglock and Warner (President)
Absent: Board Members - None
Also Present: Treasurer McAthie and Secretary Perrin
President Warner asked that the minutes reflect the earlier actions taken by the City Council on
this issue (shown below):
"The City Council, on motion of Council Member Mann, Sieglock second, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 96-102 approving the execution of lease financing documents
and sale of $10,120,000 Certiricates of Participation (1996 Public Improvement Financing
Project) to finance the construction of Performing ArtslConvention Center.
Speaking on the matter was the following person:
John Fitzgerald, SeidlerlFitzgerald Public Finance, answered questions from the
City Council. "
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The Corporation, on motion of Board Member Sieglock, Davenport second, unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 96-1 approving the execution of lease financing documents and sale of
$10,120,000 Certificates of Participation (COP).
FILE NO. CC -14(e), CC -21(a), CC -27(e), CC -190 AND CC -300
14. RECONVENED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
President Warner adjourned the meeting of the Lodi Public Improvement Corporation and Mayor
Warner reconvened the City Council meeting.
15. ORDINANCES
None.
16. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) Virginia Lahr, 311 East Elm Street, Lodi, commented on the shooting at Hale Park on
Sunday. There are a lot of children in the neighborhood who play at the park, and she is
tired of seeing the fear in their eyes that she saw the other day. Ms. Lahr questioned the
Council if their children go to their neighborhood park and see drugs, gangs, and violence.
This problem needs to be attacked face on with the assistance of all citizens in the area.
Ms. Lahr has a petition, which she will forward to the City shortly, with 50 signatures from
Elm Street residents who said they have had enough. She has met with Captain Adams
to discuss the Hale Park situation. There will be a new park Police Officer patrolling door
to door to talk to the neighbors. A neighborhood task force will soon be established with
members from the citizenry, the Gang Alternative Project (GAP), the East Side
Improvement Committee, Parks and Recreation, the Boys and Girls Club and the Lodi
Police Department to discuss possible solutions to the problem. Ms. Lahr would like to
leave the neighborhood, but realizes that she will not be able to sell her house, because
no one wants to live by the park. The neighborhood should go to the County and ask for
a reassessment of the property. Regardless, she will not give up and will fight to the end.
Sundays at the Park will still continue. This Sunday will feature the honor bands, and Ms.
Lahr urged the public to come and enjoy the evening.
FILE NO. CC -16 AND CC -27(c)
b) Lori Folweiler, 26 North Washington Street, Lodi, also commented on the shooting at Hale
Park. For the last 2-1/2 months she has been telling the police that there is a problem
with drugs, alcohol and gangs at the park. Over the last four weeks during her walk, she
has collected broken alcohol bottles at the park which she presented to the City Council in
a large size box. She has also seen gang graffiti in the area, which she pointed out to the
bicycle cops; however, they have not taken the time to look at it. She is tired of receiving
no response from the Police Department and feels that they are not doing a good enough
job. Ms. Folweiler is not happy with the City and is leaving Lodi and will be selling her
house shortly. There is a need for undercover work at the Park and a need for "No
Littering" signs printed in both English and Spanish. The Police Officers should be made
to take their lunch and dinner breaks at the park. Ms. Folweiler questioned why the Police
don't put a coach at the park for its Police Athletic League.
FILE NO. CC -16 AND CC -27(c)
C) Clayton Henson, 520 East Lodi Avenue, Lodi, thanked the City Manager for having
Captain Adams from the Police Department call. Captain Adams explained why it took
the Police 24 minutes to respond to his call recently. Mr. Henson asked that the City
Manager thank former City Attorney McNatt and former Community Development Director
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Schroeder (who were in the audience earlier) for their past attention to his concerns. Mr.
Henson is concerned about the City's ordinances regarding zoning. He is slowly but
surely working his way out of Lodi because of City practices; however, he will be keeping
his property on Lodi Avenue. Mr. Henson will be forming a group of City business owners
along Lodi Avenue to get together against City ordinances. Anyone interested in joining
was urged to call him at 368-5475. Mr. Henson complained about the paint shop on
Garfield and Lodi Avenue. They went in after the subject ordinance was passed;
however, they are using their parking lot as something else. There is also a building in
the area that does church services which does not meet the requirements. Mr. Henson
believes Mr. Spinelli should not have spoken to the City Council regarding this matter, and
should have instead just did what he wanted. Mr. Henson is also having problems with
obtaining a permit to build a fence around his property. City Manager Flynn indicated he
will make arrangements to meet with Mr. Henson and the Community Development
Director.
FILE NO. CC -16
17. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) Council Member Davenport thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and commented
on the following matters: 1) Be ever mindful of gangs. Mr. Davenport is also concerned
about the problems at Hale Park; 2) Commended Colleen Dixon with the East Side
Improvement Committee for the youth meeting conducted on July 9, 1996. The youths on
the panel assumed the Council's role at their seats. Mr. Davenport enjoyed the young
man who sat at his seat. He was reminded of himself at that age. Further, Mr. Davenport
thanked Detectives Bell and Foster for acting as the facilitators for the meeting. The kids
had a good opportunity to address issues within the community, and one of the things
they pointed out was that people make mistakes in making their choices; 3) Expressed
concern regarding Hale Park, stating neighbors are on the right track. Mr. Davenport
suggested the need for a full-time Police Officer in that area, a Police substation and
adequate parking on the east side, the use of Partners and/or Water Conservation
Officers to patrol the park areas, and the use of volunteers armed with whistles or horns;
4) Expressed concern with the loading area by Blakely Park pool. He is glad to see the
pool working now, but there needs to be a one or two stall loading area. People are
double parking there to pick up their children from swimming, which creates a safety
hazard; 5) Informed the public that the City has settled the dibromochloropropane (DBCP)
issue. Anyone wanting more information was encouraged to contact the City Attorney; 6)
Received the Report to the Lodi City Council and believes it contains worthwhile
information. Mr. Davenport would like the City Council to be apprised of any major
equipment breaks within the City like the Library generator; 7) Commended Dennis Lewis
and the Adopt -A -Child Program, which is having an upcoming event on August 3, 1996;
8) Expressed his full support of the neighborhood task force for Hale Park. He does not
want to see anyone die over there, because we didn't get things done.
FILE NO. CC -27(c)
b) Council Member Mann, in regards to the consultant hired to review the water rates,
expressed concern that the City is not embarking on a master plan concerning future
water needs. The City must plan on how to get, pay for and deliver the water for the next
50 years. The cities of Stockton and Tracy are doing just that, as is almost every city in
the county. The groundwater will continue to shrink; therefore, we must plan for an
alternate supply. The City Council concurred that this matter should be looked into.
FILE NO. CC -183 (a)
C) Council Member Sieglock commented on the Hale Park shooting. All children, no matter
where they live, are traumatized by crime. The Police are doing the best job they can.
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They are just starting their patrolling of the parks, there will soon be more police officers,
and this neighborhood task force will help. The detectives have been making a strong
effort to have a good rapport with gang members. Mr. Sieglock appreciates that Ms. Lahr
is not giving up, because it is her courage that will make the difference ultimately. The
City Council is committed to continue helping the East Side Improvement Committee.
FILE NO. CC -27(c)
d) City Manager Flynn announced that the first Report to the Lodi City Council has been
completed and submitted to the Council. This first issue is an example, and he hopes to
improve on it. The purpose of the report is to keep Council informed on issues to
anticipate in the near future and the status of Council's goals. Mr. Flynn informed the
Council that he will be out of the office July 25 - 28, 1996 for his son's wedding in Kansas.
The City Attorney will be acting City Manager during his absence. The City Manager
acknowledged several employees with long standing years of service: Maxine
Cadwallader in the Finance Department has 40 years of service; Jess Kerekes with
Electric Utility has 29 years of service; Steve Morrison with the Fire Department has 23
years of service; and Rick Shaeffer with the Electric Utility Department has 23 years of
service. Mr. Flynn sent his sympathies to Janet Adame with the Finance Department,
whose husband passed away last night from cancer. City Manager Flynn announced that
the City Hall Dedication will be July 24, 1996 at 10 a.m. followed by an Open House until
3 p.m. On the same day there will be a meeting between two members of the City
Council and two members of the Lodi Unified School District Board to discuss issues of
mutual concern. Also on the 24th is the appreciation barbecue for Parks and Recreation
employees to be held at Lodi Lake at 11:30 a.m.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -34
e) Council Member Mann commented about the Hale Park shooting. He has a 13 year old
daughter who is afraid of being shot through her bedroom window. To the best of his
knowledge, she has never witnessed any violent crime, but she hears about these things
daily and knows what can happen. Despite the fact that their children do not live there
and have not witnessed these events, they are still traumatized by what is going on.
There is still work to do in the area, but the City has not been sitting still. It is hiring 4 to 5
new Police Officers and forming a Street Crimes Unit which will focus on issues such as
this. We are catching up with technology with on -board computers which will be more
efficient and productive. The City is very pro -active to the extent that we can be, and he
applauds the job of the East Side Improvement Committee.
FILE NO. CC -27(c)
f) Council Member Davenport added that the City should consider establishing a fund for
hiring private security to patrol Hale Park and other hot spots in the area. It can be done
without a lot of cost. City Manager Flynn indicated he would discuss the matter with the
Police Chief.
FILE NO. CC -27(c)
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Warner adjourned the
meeting at approximately 10;05 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jennifer M. Perrin
City Clerk
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