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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6,1995
7:00 P.M.
Present: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - None
Also Present: City Manager Flynn, Acting Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
Ronsko, City Engineer Prima, Community Development Director Schroeder, City
Attorney Hays and City Clerk Perrin
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Dave Glass, First Baptist Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Mann.
4. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) Mayor Mann presented the Mayor's Community Service Award to Dennis Cunnington and
Elmer Kludt for their many services to the City of Lodi. Their names will be included on
the perpetual plaque on display in the Carnegie Forum.
FILE NO. CC -6
b) Jackie Flowers, Principal of Tokay High School and Kelly Staley, Principal of Lodi High
School; made a presentation regarding the Student Problem Identification Program, or
otherwise called the SPIRIT Program, which is a partnership between the schools and the
City of Lodi Police Department. The purpose of this program is to create positive race
relations among the students. Anyone interested in volunteering or donating money was
urged to call Lodi High at 331-7815 and Tokay High School at 331-7991.
FILE NO. CC -7(e) AND CC -152
c) Susan Holmquist with California Waste Removal Systems, Inc., and Scott Raul with Guild
Cleaners, made a presentation regarding the Coats, Cans and Blankets Collection
Program. Citizens were encouraged to put used coats and blankets and canned food
next to their recycling carts on their regular collection days next week. This is a joint
contribution with Guild Cleaners who will be cleaning the items, which will then be
distributed to local agencies. City Hall staff will also conduct an in-house drive, which
items will be picked up on December 15, 1995. Last year fifteen 90 -gallon carts were
collected.
FILE NO. CC -6
d) Isaac Baker, Senior Patrol Leader with Boy Scout Troop 224, presented Mayor Mann and
the City of Lodi with two traditional Christmas swags. Christmas swags can be bought at
Kautz Farms between the hours of 4:00 - 9:00 p.m., and the boys will also be going
through the neighborhoods selling swags for $10.00 each.
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e) Patti Steward, Chairperson, and John Griffin, Head Coach, with Lodi City Swim Club,
presented Mayor Mann with a check in the amount of $5,000 towards repayment of its
$24,000 loan for the renovation of the Tokay High school pool which increased the size to
nine lanes for a more competitive pool. The public was invited to the pool in May and July
to attend the tournaments.
FILE NO. CC -6
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 53,174,976.07.
FILE NO. CC -21(a)
b) The Minutes of November 15, 1995 (Regular Meeting), November 16, 1995 (Joint
Meeting with Lodi -Woodbridge Winegrape Commission) and November 21, 1995 (Special
Meeting) were approved as written.
C) Approved the plans and specifications for bids for White Slough Water Pollution Control
Facility Chain Link Fence and authorized advertising for bids.
FILE NO. CC -12.1(a)
d) Approved the specifications for bids for printed envelopes, 1996 requirements, and
authorized advertising for bids.
FILE NO. CC -12.1(c)
e) Agenda item #E-5 entitled, "Specifications and advertisement for bids for printed utility
bills, 1996 requirements" was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staffs request.
f) Approved the specifications for bids for 116 high pressure sodium luminaires to be
installed during Phase 2 of the Eastside Alley Lighting Project and authorized advertising
for bids.
FILE NO. CC -12.1(b)
g) Agenda item #E-7 entitled, "Contract award and rejection of non-responsive bids for Lodi
Lake Park Office Project" was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staffs request.
h) Agenda item #E-8 entitled, "Acceptance of improvements under refinish and reline two
portable basketball floors contract" was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staffs
request.
Accepted the improvements under the "Sacramento Street - Street Reconstruction, Park
Street to Vine Street" contract, and directed the City Engineer to file a Notice of
Completion with the County Recorder's office.
FILE NO. CC -90
j) Agenda item #E-10 entitled, "Request approval and funding to provide consultant services
for preparation of Risk Management Prevention Program (RMPP) for the White Slough
Water Pollution Control Facility" was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staffs request.
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k) Adopted Resolution No. 95-150 receiving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the City of Lodi and the Maintenance and Operators Unit for the period from
July, 1995 through June 30, 1998 including the provision that the MOU's be approved as
to form by the City Attorney.
FILE NO. CC -34 AND CC -300
1) Adopted Resolution No. 95-151 receiving the Memorandum of Understanding between
the City of Lodi and the United Firefighters of Lodi (UFL) for the period from December 6,
1995 through June 30, 1997 including the provision that the MOU's be approved as to
form by the City Attorney.
FILE NO. CC -34 AND CC -300
m) Set Public Hearing for January 3, 1996 to consider the application received from Pargat
Singh Gill, 1932 Anderson Drive, Lodi, to operate a taxicab service within the City of Lodi.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -33
n) Set Public Hearing for December 20, 1995 to consider amendment of the Lodi Municipal
Code Section 5.12.140 regarding Cardrooms.
FILE NO. CC -6
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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 Mann tailed for the Public Hearing to consider
adoption of the following Uniform Codes as approved by the State of California:
Uniform Building Code - 1994
Uniform Plumbing Code - 1994
Uniform Mechanical Code - 1994
Uniform Housing Code - 1994
Uniform Code of the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings - 1994
National Electrical Code - 1993
Uniform Fire Code - 1994 (it was recommended that the Uniform Fire Code Public
Hearing be continued until February 29, 1996)
Hearing Opened to the Public
Lou Fugazi, 925 Greenwood Drive, Lodi, questioned if a permit was needed to
change or install a hot water heater.
Public Portion of Hearing Closed
ACTION:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Warner second took the actions
shown on the next page by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mayor (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
Continued December 6, 1995
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1621-A entitled, "An Ordinance Adopting the 'Uniform
Building Code', Volumes 1, 2 and 3, 1994 Edition, Which Codes Regulate the Design,
^ Construction, Quality of Materials, Use and Occupancy, Location and Maintenance of
Buildings or Structures in the City of Lodi, Providing for the Issuance of Permits and
Collection of Fees Therefore, Providing Penalties for the Violations Thereof:
Repealing Sections 15.04.010, 15.04.020, 15.04.030, 15.04.040, 15.04.050,
15.04.060, 15.04.070, 15.04.080, and 15.04.090 Inclusive of the Code of the City of
Lodi, and All Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith".
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1621-B entitled, "An Ordinance Adopting the 'Uniform
Plumbing Code', 1994 Edition, Providing for the Establishing of Minimum Regulations
for the Installation, Alteration or Repair of Plumbing and Drainage Systems and the
Inspection Thereof; Providing Penalties for the Violations Thereof; and Repealing
Sections 15.12.010 Through 15.12.200 Inclusive of the Code of the City of Lodi, and
all Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith".
Introduced Ordinance No. 1621-C entitled, "An Ordinance Adopting the 'Uniform
Mechanical Code', 1994 Edition, Which Code Provides Regulations Controlling the
Design, Construction, Installation, Quality of Materials, Location, Operation, and
Maintenance of Heating, Ventilating, Comfort Cooling, Refrigeration Systems,
Incinerators and Other Heat Producing Appliances in the City of Lodi, Providing for
the Issuance of Permits and Collection of Fees Therefore; Providing Penalties for the
Violations Thereof, and Repealing Sections 15.08.010, 15.08.020, 15.08.030,
15.08.040 and 15.08.050 Inclusive of the Code of the City of Lodi, and All Other
Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith".
Introduced Ordinance No. 1621-D entitled, "An Ordinance Adopting the 'Uniform
Housing Code', 1994 Edition, Which Code Provides for the Minimum Requirements
for the Protection of Life, Limb, Health, Property, Safety and Welfare of the General
Public and the Owners and Occupants of Residential Buildings; Providing Penalties
for Violation Thereof; Repealing Sections 15.24.010 Through 15.24.130 Inclusive of
the Code of the City of Lodi, and All Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in
Conflict Therewith".
Introduced Ordinance No. 1621-E entitled, "An Ordinance Adopting the 'Uniform Code
for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings', 1994 Edition, Which Code Provides
Regulations for the Repair, Vacation, and Demolition of Buildings or Structures
Endangering the Life, Limb, Health, Property, Safety and Welfare of the General
Public and Their Occupants; Providing Procedures and Penalties for Violation
Thereof; Repealing Sections 15.28.010 Through 15.28.170 Inclusive of the Code of
the City of Lodi, and All Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict
Therewith".
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1621-F entitled, "An Ordinance Adopting the 'National
Electrical Code', 1993 Edition, Which Code Regulates the Installation, Alteration, or
Addition of Electrical Wiring, Devices, Appliances, or Equipment in the City of Lodi;
and Repealing Sections 15.16.010 Through 15.16.190 of the Codes of the City of
Lodi, and All Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith".
Further, the Public Hearing to consider adoption of the Uniform Fire Code - 1994 was
continued to the meeting of February 21, 1996.
FILE NO. CC -53(a) AND CC -149
7. CQMMUNICATIONS (CITY CLERK)
a) The following report was presented to the City Council:
Planning Commission report of November 13, 1995.
FILE NO. CC -35(c)
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b) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Warner second, unanimously
directed the City Clerk to post for the following expired terms:
Senior Citizens Commission
Trella Arieda Term to expire December 31, 1995
Terri Whitmire Term to expire December 31, 1995
Personnel Board of Review
Dr. Peter V. Hetzner Term to expire January 17, 1996
Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC)
Janet Robinson Term to expire January 1, 1996
Mosquito Abatement District
Robert S. Fuller Term to expire December 31, 1995
Lodi Arts Commission
Wayne Shrope Term to expire July 1, 1997
(resignation)
FILE NO. CC -2(e), CC -2(f), CC -2(i), CC -2(k) AND CC -2(I)
C) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Pennino second, unanimously '
made the following appointments:
Lodi Parks and Recreation Commission
George A. Kiehn Term to expire December 31, 1996
Lodi Arts Commission
Beth Handel Term to expire July 1, 1996
FILE NO. CC -2(h) AND CC -2(k)
S. REGULAR CALENDAR
a) The City Council received a report on the alignment of Flag City Boulevard and De Broggi
Road.
Speaking on the matter was the following person:
1. Cecil Dillon with Dillon and Murphy Engineering representing the California Youth
Soccer Association (CYSA), thanked the City of Lodi for the cooperation given to
CYSA. The agencies involved are working together on this matter, and, although
an agreement has not been reached as to date, he feels comfortable that the
situation will be made to work.
FILE NO. CC -6
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9. ORDINANCES
None.
10. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) Kelli Neuharth, West Tokay Street, Lodi, spoke on behalf of the Lodi Police Officers'
Association regarding the Adopt -A -Child Program. The City Council and the public were
invited to the dinner on December 16, 1995, at which time the gifts will be given to the
children. Approximately 1,200 - 1,400 people will be fed. Ms. Neuharth thanked Council
Members Warner and Pennino for already sponsoring a child in this program. There are
approximately 140 children left to be adopted and approximately 300 children on the
waiting list. The program needs sponsors and cash donations.
11. 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) Reminded everyone to be ever mindful of the gangs which is
still a problem in the City of Lodi; (2) Discussed the Information Superhighway at the
Shirtsleeve Session on December 5, 1995. Plans are to have a Home Page for the City
on the Internet to provide information to the community. The Lodi News Sentinel was
there and indicated that newspapers in the future may be on the internet, due to
increasing newspaper costs. Mr. Davenport feels that the News Sentinel prints most of
the public notices, and they should not have a monopoly; (3) Reported that MOUs have
been finaled with the San Joaquin Public Employees Association (SJPEA) and with the
United Firefighters of Lodi (UFL) which are both available for public review. Currently all
units have an MOU. Mr. Davenport was also happy to report that there are no pending
grievances in the Fire Department, and urged that if anyone has a grievance, they should
go through the correct process. Further, Mr. Davenport expressed that he has some
concerns in the MOUS, especially with take -backs, where the City takes back benefits
previously given to the employees; (4) Expressed his hope that the City not go with a sole
bidder on the alarm/security fence around White Slough, and that local companies be
allowed to bid; (5) Commented that the street lighting around town done in Phase One is
completed and the lights for Phase Two were approved at this meeting and will be put up
soon; (6) Suggested that Council take a fresh look at the Ranger station at Lodi Lake,
because 5100,000 for an 8 square foot modular building is too much; (7) Received a letter
from Stone Brothers regarding truck parking which Public Works will look into; (8)
Received a letter asking when the bus stop shelters will be installed. Public Works
Director Ronsko informed the Council that the shelters will be here in three weeks. There
is an eight week delivery time, and the company provided installation details to staff so it
could install the shelters without delay; (9) Questioned the problem with warranties on the
buses for the GrapeLine. The City Council was informed that the City Attorney is working
on the matter which will be resolved shortly; (10) Received letter regarding concern over
the garbage trucks leaking from the yard and garden pickup. Hopefully this matter will be
resolved; (11) Expressed his opinion that the City not place private advertising in the
City's utility bills. Mr. Davenport does not agree with the flier that was included in the
electric bill promoting California Waste; (12) Commented on the decorations downtown
and the reason that it was discontinued in the past. City Manager Flynn and staff helped
decorate downtown for the Christmas season. The Christmas fire truck will be out in Lodi
neighborhoods from December 6 - 21, 1995 and will start each night by going downtown.
FILE NO. CC -6, CC -34 AND CC -50(b)
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b) Council Member Pennino reported on the November 16, 1995 joint meeting with the
Lodi -Woodbridge Winegrape Commission. One of the issues discussed was tourism. He
would like to see the Council, City Manager and members of the Chamber of Commerce
meet again with a couple of the board members to discuss promoting the winegrape
industry in the Lodi area.
FILE NO. CC -7(a)
C) Council Member Warner commented that the recent wine tasting function downtown was
a successful event and encouraged the public to shop in downtown Lodi because the tax
dollars benefit Lodi. Mr. Warner also informed the public of the "Santa's Calling" Program,
where Santa or his helper calls youngsters for Christmas. Anyone interested was urged
to call the Parks and Recreation Department by December 15, 1995.
d) Council Member Sieglock also commented on the joint meeting with the Winegrape
Commission. Mr. Sieglock learned two things from the Commission: they like the
billboards on Highway 99 and they are very supportive of the downtown revitalization,
because their investing money in Lodi hinges on its success.
FILE NO. CC7(a), CC -72 AND CC -400
e) City Manager Flynn thanked and congratulated the members of the UFL and SJPEA who
worked very hard with negotiators to come to an agreement. This is a significant step to
building bridges between the groups. Mr. Flynn also thanked Human Resources Director
Y Narloch who spent many hours working with the various units. Further, City Manager
Flynn thanked the staff who participated on Monday with decorating downtown Lodi for
Christmas. The leaders in organizing this project were Community Center Director
Charlene Lange and Secretary to the City Manager Barbara Reed.
12. REORGANIZATION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
a) Mayor Mann, in his closing comments as Mayor, indicated it was an honor to serve as
Lodi's Mayor and thanked the Lord in getting him through the rough days. Mayor Mann
thanked his fellow City Council Members for their support and the City employees for
building and maintaining the premier City in which we live. Mayor Mann further thanked
and recognized City Manager Dixon Flynn, former City Manager Thomas Peterson,
former City Attorney Bob McNatt, City Clerk Jennifer Perrin, and the staff in
Administration, Barbara Reed, Jacqueline Taylor, Linda Nichols and Peggy Nicolini.
Mayor Mann thanked the people of Lodi in allowing him to serve in this capacity and
thanked his family for supporting him during the long hours and hard work this past year.
b) City Clerk Perrin presented outgoing Mayor Mann with a plaque thanking him for his
untiring dedication during his year as Mayor of the City of Lodi, and further, presented him
with his picture which will now hang on the Wall of Mayors.
C) City Clerk Perrin conducted the election for the office of Mayor. Council Member
Pennino, Sieglock second, nominated Council Member Warner for the office of Mayor
which passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Mann, Pennino, Sieglock and Warner
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Continued December 6, 1995
d) Mayor .Warner then conducted the election for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore. Council
Member Sieglock, Mann second, nominated Council Member Pennino for the office of
' Mayor Pro Tempore which passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Mann, Pennino, Sieglock and Warner (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
e) Newly -elected Mayor Warner thanked his family for being here this evening. It is an
honor to serve as Lodi's Mayor, and he will try to hold the tradition of the people who
came before him.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -18
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Mann adjourned the
meeting at approximately 8:31 p.m.
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