HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 21, 1994a✓ CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING-
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1994
7:00 P.M.
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Present: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - None
Also Present: City Manager Peterson, Assistant City Manager Glenn, Community Development
Director Schroeder, Public Works Director Ronsko, Parks and Recreation
Director Williamson, Finance Director Flynn, City Attorney McNatt and City Clerk
Perrin
The invocation was given by Pastor Lyle Morris, Salvation Army.
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The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Mann.
4. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) Dennis Bennett with the Old Lodi Union High School Site Foundation presented a report
to the City Council regarding the construction update of Hutchins Street Square. The
construction on the North Hall kitchen and the 6,000 square foot patio with garden has
been completed for a total cost of $150,000 from private funds. In progress is the Julio
Gallo Memorial Trellis and the brick walkways which will be constructed from bricks
purchased from approximately 2,000 Lodi residents.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -14(e)
b) Mr. Paul Haavik, 2348 Cryer Street, Hayward, Chairman of the California Youth Soccer
Association (CYSA), presented the City Council with a progress update regarding the
proposal to build CYSA's headquarters on City -owned property near the White Slough
Water Pollution Control Facility east of 1-5. Mr. Haavik informed the City Council that a
letter of intention has been signed by the parties involved and a Memorandum of
Understanding has been negotiated in part.
FILE NO. CC -5(c), CC -6 AND CC -40
C) Public Works Director Ronsko announced to the City Council and the public that at the
recent California Water Pollution Control Association (CWPCA) meeting, the City of Lodi
received the Plant of The Year Award, 1994.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -158
Continued December 11, 1994
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
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In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of
Council Member Sieglock, Pennino second, unanimously approved the following items hereinafter
set forth except those otherwise noted:
a) Claims were approved in the amount of $1,178,306.91.
FILE NO. CC -21(a)
b) The Minutes of December 7, 1994 (Regular Meeting) were approved as written.
C) Approved the plans and specifications for 1994/95 handicap ramp retrofit projects, various
locations, and authorized advertising for bids.
FILE NO. CC -12.1(a)
d) Approved the specifications for printed envelopes, 1995 requirements, and authorized
advertising for bids.
FILE NO. CC -12.1(c)
e) Approved the specifications for photocopier for Community Center (Hutchins Street
Square) and authorized advertising for bids.
FILE NO. CC -12.1(b)
f) Adopted Resolution No. 94-147 rejecting all bids, approving revised specifications and
authorizing re -advertising for bids for a one -ton cab and chassis for the Public Works
Department's Water/Wastewater Division.
FILE NO. CC -12(b), CC -12.1(b) AND CC -300
g) Agenda item #E-7 entitled, "Contract award for rental and cleaning of uniforms for Public
Works employees" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted
upon following adoption of the Consent Calendar. (Removed by Council Member
Davenport.)
h) Agenda item #E-8 entitled, "Contract award for two light utility vehicles for the Parks
Department" was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staffs request.
Adopted Resolution of Intention No. 94-150 to abandon the remaining portion of the alley
west of Washington Street, referred the matter to the Planning Commission, and set it for
Public Hearing at the regular City Council meeting of January 18, 1995.
FILE NO. CC45(a), CC -52(a) AND CC -300
j) Adopted Resolution No. 94-151 amending the City of Lodi Conflict of Interest Code for
various City boards, commissions and designated employees.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -7(v)
k) Received for filing the following audit reports and financial statements submitted by KPMG
Peat Marwick LLP and the Finance Department for Fiscal Year 1993/94:
The Combined Annual Financial Report
The Single Audit Report
The Management Letter
FILE NO. CC -21(b)
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Continued December 11, 1994
I) Agenda item #E-12 entitled, "Request for Proposals (RFP) for audit services" was
removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon following adoption of
the Consent Calendar. (Removed by Council Member Davenport.)
m) Agenda item #E-13 entitled, "Reorganization in Police Department" was removed from the
Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon following adoption of the Consent
Calendar. (Removed by Council Member Davenport.)
n) Set Public Hearing for January 18, 1995 to consider Reimbursement Agreement
#RA -95-01 for public improvements for Century Meadows One, Unit 1.
FILE NO. CC -46
o) Set Public Hearing for February 1, 1995 to consider Reimbursement Agreement
#RA -95-02 for public improvements for Sunwest Plaza Shopping Center.
FILE NO. CC -46
P) Set Public Hearing for January 4, 1995 for use of Federal Transit Assistance (FTA) funds
for Fiscal Year 1994195.
FILE NO. CC -50(b)
ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
a) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Sieglock second, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 94-148 awarding the contract for rental and cleaning of uniforms
for Public Works employees to Mission Uniform Service in the amount of $10,379.00 per
year.
FILE NO. CC -12(a), CC -90 AND cc -300
b) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Sieglock second, authorized
staff to solicit Request for Proposals (RFP) for audit services by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
FILE NO. CC -21(b)
C) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Warner second, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 94-149 reorganizing the Police Department as follows:
• approved the class specification for Lead Dispatcher/Jailer and assigned the
following salary range:
Step A Step S Step C Step D Step E
$2,465.88 $2,589.16 $2,718.62 $2,854.55 $2,997.28
• deleted the Services Division Supervisor classification and reallocated position to
Lead Dispatcher/Jailer;
• reallocated one Dispatcher/Jailer position to Lead Dispatcher/Jailer;
• reallocated one Police Records Clerk III to Police Records Clerk 1111; and
• eliminated one Dispatcher/Jailer position.
FILE NO. CC -34 AND CC -300
Continued December 21, 1994��
7. 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 Mann called for the Public Hearing to obtain
citizens' comments on unmet transit needs within the City of Lodi.
Assistant City Manager Glenn summarized the events from the 10:00 a.m. administrative
hearing regarding this matter and further incorporated the minutes from the hearing as a
part of this meeting (see Exhibit A attached).
Lillian Goldsmith, 1830 South Hutchins Street #507, Lodi, expressed her pleasure
with the City of Lodi s new transit system. Ms. Goldsmith suggested that the
hearings from the various agencies be combined into one or two hearings and
further that the City's unmet transit needs hearing be changed from December to
November in order to get a better turnout. Ms. Goldsmith indicated she felt the
GrapeLine signs were too light and difficult to see and also suggested that the
buses be allowed to stop within the route, especially when a passenger is
carrying packages. Further, the schedules and routes should be sent out in the
utility billings to reach more people.
Assistant City Manager Glenn responded that the hearings of the various
agencies should not be combined because it would be confusing to the public. It
is possible to change the dates of the City's unmet transit needs public hearing.
Mr. Glenn would prefer to hold the meetings in January. Further, Mr. Glenn
recommended that the buses continue with its current practice of stopping only at
the scheduled bus stops.
2. Tony Segale, Lodi, also indicated that the GrapeLine signs were too light and
difficult to see.
Public Portion of Hearing Closed
ACTION:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Davenport second,
unanimously accepted the public comments, incorporated the minutes from the morning
administrative hearing (attached as Exhibit A) and directed that the reports be provided to
the appropriate agencies for execution.
FILE NO. CC -50(b)
a) On recommendation of the City Attorney and the City's contract administrator, Insurance
Consulting Associates, Inc. (ICA), the City Council, on motion of Council Member
Sieglock, Mann second, unanimously rejected the following claims and referred them
back to ICA:
1. Eileen S. Chaffee, date of loss 818/94
2. Adam Cobarrubio, date of loss 819/94
3. Jean Dickey, date of loss 8/15/94
FILE NO. CC -4(c)
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Continued December 21, 1994
b) The following report was presented to the City Council:
1. Planning Commission report of December 12, 1994.
In regards to the Planning Commission's recommendation that the City Council
reconsider the Scenic Overlook at the corner of Awani Drive and Mokelumne
River Drive as public access to the Mokelumne River and as a potential park site,
the City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Pennino second,
rejected the recommendation of the Planning Commission by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
FILE NO. CC -27(c), CC -35(c) AND CC -184
C) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Warner second, concurred with
the reappointmentslappointments shown below to various boards and commissions by
the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
Council Member Davenport expressed his dissension regarding the reappointment of
Robert Johnson to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Lodi Arts Commission
Theo W. Vandenberg Term to expire July 1, 1996
Senior C/Uggns Commission
Richard Sandford Term to expire December 31, 1998
Personnel Board of Review
David S. Hill Term to expire January 17, 1998
Recreation Commission
Robert J. Johnson Term to expire December 31, 1998
Ed Wall, Jr. Term to expire December 31, 1998
Keith Land Term to expire December 31, 1998
FILE NO. CC -2(f), CC -2(h), CC -2(i) AND CC -2(k)
d) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Pennino second, concurred with
the appointments shown below to various San Joaquin County commissions by the
following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
Continued December 21, 1994 ��
San Joaquin County Transportation Advisory Commission
- David P. Warner, Mayor Pro Tempore
San Joaquin County Integrated Waste Management Task Force
Stephen J. Mann, Mayor
FILE NO. CC -2(a) AND CC -7(b)
e) Council Member Pennino presented a report to the City Council regarding the
reorganization of the Youth Commission and indicated that the commission will now
consist of five adult representatives, seven youth representatives, one Council Member
and one school district representative. Anyone interested in serving was encouraged to
contact the City Clerk's office at 333-6702.
FILE NO. CC -2(t)
9. RECESS
Mayor Mann declared a ten-minute recess and the City Council meeting reconvened at
approximately 8:40 p.m.
a) The City Council, on motion of Mayor Mann, Warner second, set a Public Meeting for
January 4, 1995 and a Public Hearing for February 15, 1995 to hear public testimony on
proposed amendment to the City's Business License Tax Ordinance by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
FILE NO. CC -6, CC -21(a), CC -72 AND CC -400
b) Agenda item #H-2 entitled, "Proposed repeal and re-enactment of Lodi Municipal Code
Title 6 (animal control provisions)" was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staffs request.
This matter will be discussed at the Shirtsleeve Session of January 10, 1995.
C) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Sieglock second, approved
allocation of $46,000 from the Lodi Lake Fund to replace the Lodi Lake ranger building
contingent upon the building being in conformity with the Lodi Lake Master Plan by the
following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
FILE NO. CC -6, CC -21(b) AND CC -27(c)
11. ORDINANCES
None.
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None.
13. 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; (2)
Thanked the citizens and businesses for the many Christmas cards he received; (3)
Requested an update regarding the chlorination of Lodi's water. Public Works Director
Ronsko responded that the chlorination process began on Monday and will be completed
on Friday. The chlorine can be smelled and tasted; however, if the water is left to sit out
for approximately three hours it will reduce the smell and taste; (4) Reminded the public
that the City Council recently reorganized and has a new Mayor. Mayor Mann recently
listed his goals for the upcoming year, which lets the Council know the direction in which
he wants to go; (5) Received many letters from the public against the revitalization effort.
This is going to be a tough decision and something that the City Council will have to deal
with; (6) Informed the public that the City Council recently conducted evaluations for the
City Council appointees and they went as well as can be expected; (7) Informed the
public that a survey has been prepared on management and mid -management salaries
which is available to the public; (8) Requested an update on the Carnegie Forum
basement remodel. Public Works Director Ronsko informed the City Council that the
Beckman Building remodel should be completed the first week in January and the
Carnegie Forum basement should be completed a couple of weeks after that. Staff is
experiencing some problems with the cabling for the computers and phones for the
basement and trailers and that will delay the move from February to probably March.
However, the Finance Department may be moved prior to the rest of the City Hall
employees; and (9) Wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
FILE NO. CC -6, CC -34 AND CC -183(a)
b) Council Member Sieglock wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
and commented on the following matters: (1) Thanked the citizens who attended the
Special meeting regarding neighborhood concerns. Many helpful suggestions were
received; and (2) Suggested that the City Council consider the possibility of going from a
General Law to a Charter City. A couple of the benefits would be the City could realize
some cost savings and avoid funding some State mandates to mention a few. Council
Member Sieglock received Council concurrence to conduct a Shirtsleeve Session within
the next 90 days regarding this matter. The City Attorney was directed to research the
matter and prepare a report on the pros and cons of becoming a Charter City. In order to
become a Charter City, the City of Lodi would need a majority vote from the citizens of
Lodi.
FILE NO. CC -6
C) Council Member Warner commented on the success of the Holiday Wine and Art Fair on
December 4, 1994 in downtown Lodi. They had a good turnout and many people were
surprised to discover the different stores downtown. Mr. Warner is concerned about the
downtown. The City Council just approved a conceptual plan on the revitalization;
however, Mr. Warner stressed that the businesses and the community, as well, need to
have a renewed commitment to this plan. Mr. Warner encouraged the public to always
shop in Lodi, especially downtown.
FILE NO. CC -72 AND CC -400
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Continued December 11, 1994
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d) Council Member Pennino commended the Fire Department employees for the Christmas
fire truck and thanked the many employees who have volunteered their time to operate
this program. Further, Mr. Pennino commented on an article he read regarding a major
company returning to California from Nevada because of the better economic conditions.
e) Mayor Mann acknowledged the passing away of Nadine Abberle and Bill Pisani, both who
were very active in the Lodi Grape Festival. They will be remembered.
f) Council Member Davenport concurred with the recommendation of pursuing the
suggestion of Lodi becoming a Charter City. Further, Mr. Davenport expressed the need
to draw factory outlets into the downtown area to provide competition to Stockton and
Sacramento.
FILE NO. CC -6, CC -72 AND CC -400
g) Assistant City Manager Glenn reminded the public that Dial -A -Ride will be offering free
services on New Year's Eve (7:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.). Mr. Glenn stressed that if anyone is
drinking on this holiday, to please take advantage of this service.
FILE NO. CC -50(b)
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Mayor Mann adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the following matters:
' a) Labor Relations - Unrepresented Employees (Management and Mid -Management)
Negotiator., City Manager Thomas A. Peterson
b) Threatened Litigation - Cal EPA v. City of Lodi (PCE cleanup)
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION / DISCLOSURE OF ACTION
The City Council meeting reconvened at approximately 12:30 a.m., and Mayor Mann disclosed
the following actions:
Labor Relations - Unrepresented Employees (Management and Mid -Management): Negotiator.
Thomas A. Peterson
• Authorized a salary increase for Police Department Mid -Management employees of 4%
effective the first pay period of October 1994 and 2% effective the first pay period of October
1995 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
• Authorized a salary increase for Mid -Management employees of 3.5% effective the first pay
period of January 1995 and 3% effective the first pay period of January 1996 by the following
vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
Conlinued December 11, 1994
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• Authorized a salary increase for Management employees of 3.5% effective the first pay period
of January 1995 and 3% effective the first pay period of January 1996 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
• Authorized a salary increase for the City Manager of 3.5% effective the first pay period of
January 1995 and 3% effective the first pay period of January 1996 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
• Authorized a salary increase for the City Attorney of 6% effective the first pay period of
January 1995 and 6% effective the first pay period of January 1996 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Warner
Absent: Council Members - None
• The motion to authorize a salary increase for the City Clerk of 3.5% effective the first pay
period of January 1995 and 3% effective the first pay period of January 1996 failed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pennino and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport, Sieglock and Warner
Absent: Council Members - None
The City Council took no final action on this matter.
FILE NO. CC -34, CC -200(a) AND CC -200(d)
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Mann adjourned the
meeting at approximately 12:38 a.m., Thursday, December 22, 1994.
ATTEST:
J rnfer M. rrin
y Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
PUBLIC HEARING
UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS
HUTCHINS STREET SQUARE, SENIOR CENTER
125 SOUTH HUTCHINS STREET, LODI
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1994
10:00 A.M.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Assistant City Manager Glenn, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager
Evans, and Deputy City Clerk Taylor
2. PUBLIC HEARING
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in
the office of the City Clerk, Assistant City Manager Glenn called for the Public Hearing to obtain
citizens' input regarding unmet transit needs within the City of Lodi.
Assistant City Manager Glenn presented an update on where the City currently is in regards to
transit. SMART buses are now coming in to Lodi, as well as into Tracy, Stockton and Manteca, to
provide inter -City transportation. The GrapeLine is also up and running and providing intra -City
transportation to approximately 400 passengers a day.
Hearing Opened to the Public
1. Esther Nova, Lodi, commended the City for getting the GrapeLine running and believes
this is the best thing that has happened to Lodi;
2. Dorance Ochs, Lodi, expressed the need for an additional route to cover the east side of
town and further suggested that maps and schedules be placed in various locations
throughout town and at the bus stop locations;
3. Roberta Gresham, Lodi, submitted a petition to the Deputy City Clerk with approximately
134 signatures requesting a route on the east side of town;
4. Rosa Gutierrez, Lodi, suggested the need for more bus service in the Turner Road area;
5. Sally Podesta, Lodi Unified School District, expressed her delight in the progress the City
has made with transportation and questioned if there were any impacts on Dial -A -Ride.
Assistant City Manager Glenn responded that there has been no impact on Dial -A -Ride since the
start date of the GrapeLine.
Public Portion of Hearing Closed
Assistant City Manager Glenn informed the citizens that this Public Hearing will be continued to
the regular City Council meeting of December 21, 1994 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be heard.
3. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:25 a.m.
ATTEST:
Jacq ine L. Tayl
epu ity Clerk