HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 1, 1996LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 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, Interim Deputy City Manager Christofferson, City Engineer
Prima, Community Development Director Bartlam, Electric Utility Director Vallow,
City Attorney Hays and City Clerk Perrin
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Norm Mowery, First United Methodist Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Warner,
4. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) Mayor Warner presented a proclamation to Electric Utility Director Alan Vallow,
proclaiming the week of October 6 - 12, 1996 as "Public Power Week" in the City of Lodi.
Mr. Vallow presented the Mayor and each Council Member with a hard hat, and
announced that several activities are planned during this week, including tours and
informational sessions with local elementary school students.
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b) Mayor Warner presented a proclamation to Lois Borchardt proclaiming October 11, 1996
as "Take Back the Night". A candlelight march against violence against women will take
place at 6:00 p.m. at March Lane and Pershing Avenue in Stockton.
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C) Mayor Warner presented a proclamation to Lois Borchardt with the Women's Center
proclaiming the month of October, 1996 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the
City of Lodi. Ms. Borchardt shared that the Lodi office has served 226 new domestic
violence victims this year alone in our community.
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d) Mayor Warner presented a proclamation to Fire Inspector Kathleen Gast, proclaiming the
week of October 6 - 12, 1996 as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Lodi. Sparky the
dog presented the City Council with Lodi Fire Department trading cards.
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e) Mayor Warner presented a proclamation to Sally Podesta and Debbie Whitaker with Lodi
Unified School District (LUSD) proclaiming the week of October 23 - 30, 1996 as "Red
Ribbon Week" in the City of Lodi. LUSD thanked PG&E for its generous donation. Each
school will receive a scarlet oak tree at a dedication ceremony. Schools will also receive
bookmarks and will have different activities and programs during the week.
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f) Bob Johnson with the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce invited the City Council and the
public to attend its "Water Summit'96" which will be held on October 8 and 15, 1996. The
summit is designed to educate the public on the state of the water system and will have
leaders in the water industry addressing the issue. Topics of discussion will include the
history of water and water rights; current problems we are facing in this area; water in the
State of California; various proposals by different agencies to solve problems in this area;
and the importance of local citizens, industry and agriculture being a part of the process.
The summit will be held in Jackson Hall at the Grape Festival. The cost of $20 includes
lunch. Anyone interested was urged to call the Chamber of Commerce for reservations.
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g) Mayor Warner, along with Mike Reese, Recreation Supervisor, presented awards to the
winners of the Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament which was held on Saturday, September 28,
1996. The purpose of the tournament is to raise funds for a financial aid program for
youth who cannot afford to participate in recreational programs. Sponsors included Lodi
Sporting Goods, Vendange Wine Cellars, and Del Monte Foods. Thirty-six golfers
participated, and the following awards were presented: 2nd place Men's Peoria, Dave
Oliver; 3`d place men's low net, Bob Johnson; 2"d place men's low net, Larry Anderson, 1'
place women's low gross, Denise Dobler; low net champion, Les Anderson; low gross
men's, Jim Pryor; and women's low net, Elaine Hecker. The champion (overall low net
player) was Les Anderson whose name will appear on the perpetual plaque.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR
In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of
Council Member Pennino, Warner second, unanimously approved the following items hereinafter
set forth except those otherwise noted:
a) Claims were approved in the amount of $2,140,254.78.
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b) The Minutes of September 18, 1996 (Regular Meeting) and September 24, 1996 (Special
Meeting) were approved as written.
C) Approved the specifications for bids for two one -ton cab and chassis for the Electric Utility
Department and authorized advertising for bids.
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d) Agenda item #E-4 entitled, "Purchase of three police patrol vehicles" was removed from
the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon following approval of the Consent
Calendar. (Removed by Council Member Pennino.)
e) Agenda item #E-5 entitled, "Contract award for Recreation office reception and lobby
remodel, 125 North Stockton Street' was removed from the Consent Calendar and
discussed and acted upon following approval of the Consent Calendar. (Removed by
Council Member Davenport.)
f) Agenda item #E-6 entitled, "Request for marked pedestrian crosswalks across Ham Lane
at Lakewood Mall and across Pine Street at City Hall" 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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g) Adopted Resolution No. 96-145 authorizing the decrease in Adult Basketball 5 on 5 team
registration fee from $430.00 to $300.00.
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h) Introduced Ordinance No. 1641 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Lodi Amending Chapter 13.20 of the Lodi Municipal Code by Repealing and Reenacting
Sections 13.20.240 and 13.20.250, Relating to Electric Service - Rates".
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i) Set Public Hearing for October 16, 1996 to consider the Planning Commission's
recommendation that the City Council adopt the 1996 Growth Management Allocations.
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6. ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Council Member Pennino made a motion, Davenport second, to table the matter
regarding the purchase of the three police patrol vehicles until a vehicle policy is
approved. The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Davenport and Pennino
Noes: Council Members - Mann, Sieglock and Warner (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - None
Further, the City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Mann second, adopted
Resolution No. 96-143 authorizing the purchase of three police patrol sedans under the
State of California, Office of Procurement Contract for 1996 Model CHP Class -E special
service vehicles from Downtown Ford of Sacramento, for a total of $68,110; authorized
associated costs to equip the three vehicles for service at $1,500; and appropriated funds
in accordance with staff recommendation, by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Mann, Sieglock and Warner (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport and Pennino
Absent: Council Members - None
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b) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Warner second, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 96-144 awarding the contract for Recreation office reception and
lobby remodel, 125 North Stockton Street to McFadden Construction of Stockton, in the
amount of $34,880, and appropriated funds in accordance with staff recommendation.
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C) In regards to the request for marked pedestrian crosswalks across Ham Lane at
Lakewood Mall and across Pine Street at City Hall, the City Council took the following
actions:
On motion of Council Member Sieglock, Mann second, unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 96-147 reinstating the marked pedestrian crosswalk across Ham
Lane at Locust Street; and
On motion of Council Member Sieglock, Warner second, denied the request to
install a marked pedestrian crosswalk across Pine Street between Church Street
and Pleasant Avenue by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Sieglock and Warner (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport and Mann
Absent: Council Members - None
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
8. COMMUNICATIONS (CITY CLERK)
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 Sieglock, Pennino second, unanimously rejected the following claims:
1. John B. Bowling, date of loss 8/10/96
2. Daniel Lowry, date of loss 8/10/96
3. Keith Ota, date of loss 8/14/96
4. Denise Schenone, date of loss 8/10/96
5. Steven Schnable, date of loss 8/10/96
6. Enrique Tapia (Orozco), date of loss 8/18/96
7. Pat Vilhauer, date of loss 8/10/96
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b) The following report was presented to the City Council:
1. Planning Commission report of September 23, 1996
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9. REGULAR CALENDAR
None.
10. ORDINANCES
a) Ordinance No. 1638 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lodi
Amending Chapter 13.20 of the Lodi Municipal Code by Repealing and Reenacting
Section 13.20.280, Relating to Electric Service - Rates" having been introduced at a
regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held September 18, 1996 was brought up for
passage on motion of Council Member Mann, Sieglock second. Second reading of the
ordinance was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then adopted and
ordered to print by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Mann, Pennino, Sieglock and Warner (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
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b) Ordinance No. 1639 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lodi
Amending Chapter 13.12 of the Lodi Municipal Code by Repealing and Reenacting
Section 13.12.195, Relating to Downtown Business District Capacity Fees; and Amending
Chapter 15.04 of the Lodi Municipal Code by Repealing and Reenacting Section 15.04.55
Special Inspections -Downtown Business District' having been introduced at a regular
meeting of the Lodi City Council held September 18, 1996 was brought up for passage on
motion of Council Member Sieglock, Mann second. Second reading of the ordinance was
omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by
the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Mann, Pennino, Sieglock and Warner (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Further, the City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Mann second,
unanimously adopted Resolution No. 96-146 approving the building permit and
wastewater capacity fee discounts.
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C) Ordinance No. 1640 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lodi
Amending Chapter 17.74 of the Lodi Municipal Code by Adding Thereto Section
17.74.080, Relating to Administrative Deviations" having been introduced at a regular
meeting of the Lodi City Council held September 18, 1996 was brought up for passage on
motion of Council Member Pennino, Sieglock second. Second reading of the ordinance
was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then adopted and ordered to
print by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Mann, Pennino, Sieglock and Warner (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
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11. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
None.
12. 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 still thinks the
answer is parents. Graffiti appears to be down compared to four years ago, and hopefully
it will just vanish; 2) Heard a Shirtsleeve Session presentation regarding economic
development on Tuesday, October 1st, and encouraged everyone to come to the
meetings, because they are informative; 3) Reiterated that the City needs to put more
emphasis on attracting factory outlets downtown. The City is pursuing a number of
alternatives; however, no one will come downtown unless there is a reason. Downtown
will soon have the Hotel Lodi; however, it does not have a market. Someone needs to
come forward and put a store or a butcher shop downtown. That is what will make
downtown work -- things people need; 4) Have not heard any negative or positive
comments regarding the GrapeLine and Dial -A -Ride transition. It appears the system is
proceeding as usual; 5) Attended the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA)
dedication for the turbine unit on Tuesday, October 1. Lodi owns about 40% of it, and it
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has been started about 282 times; 6) Received a letter regarding the use of advertising by
the Budweiser Company at the Grape Festival, which glorifies the use of beer. We need
to have more wholesome exhibits, instead of promoting beer to our youngsters; 7)
Informed the public that downtown will not be torn up during the holiday season. The final
plans are not yet complete, but it is in progress; and 8) Reminded everyone to register to
vote by the deadline of October 7, 1996. There are many important issues on the ballot.
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b) City Manager Flynn reminded the City Council that on October 5, 1996 at Lawrence Park
the Community Center is sponsoring the Community Health and Resources Fair. Citizens
can get information on employment, health, nutrition, and dental care. There will be
recreation, food and fun activities. On October 25th the City, along with various other
entities, will kick off the United Way Campaign. Staff will do a presentation regarding the
event at the next Council meeting. On October 11th, Barbara Reed, Secretary to the City
Manager, will have completed 25 years of service with the City of Lodi. Mr. Flynn
informed Council Members that he will be out of the office October 13 - 15, in order to
attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference. Interim Deputy City Manager
Bob Christofferson will act as City Manager during Mr. Flynn's absence.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Warner adjourned the
meeting at approximately 8:22 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jennifer M. Perrin
City Clerk