HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 3, 1993CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1993
7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members - Davenport, Mann, Sieglock,
Snider, and Pennino (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - None
Also Present: City Manager Peterson, Assistant City
Manager Glenn, Community Development
Director Schroeder, Public Works Director
Ronsko, City Attorney McNatt, and City Clerk
Perrin
INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Norm Mowery, First
United Methodist Church.
PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pennino.
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION OF' HIV/AIDS VIDEO BY
THE LODI PO7,ICE DEPARTMENT
CC -24(b) Janet Keeter, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager
introduced Jeannie Biskup, Community Service Officer with
the Lodi Police Department, who presented a short video
regarding HIV/AIDS and communicable diseases prevention in
the workplace, which was produced by the Lodi Police
Department. Ms. Biskup acknowledged the efforts of Police
Officers Robin L'Hoir-Burcell, Hans Van Noord and Craig
Wetterer.
Council Member Davenport commended staff for the production
of the video and questioned the cost. Mr. Davenport
further suggested that the Library be given a copy of the
video for the public to view.
CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with report and recommendation of the City
Manager, Council, on motion of Council Member Snider,
Sieglock second, unanimously approved the following items
hereinafter set forth.
Further, the following Consent Calendar items were removed
by Council Member Davenport and discussed and acted upon at
the end of the agenda:
a) Agenda item #F-2 entitled, "Minutes - (a)
January 12, 1993 (Special "Town Hall"
Meeting), (b) January 13, 1993 (Special
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"Town Hall" Meeting), and (c) January 20,
1993 (Regular Meeting)";
b) Agenda item #F-3 entitled, "Specifications
and advertisement for bids for high pressure
sodium luminiares";
c)
Agenda item #F-4 entitled, "Specifications
and advertisement for bids for two mid-size
paratransit buses for Dial -A-" ie";
d)
Agenda item #F-5 entitled, "Approve
reclassification of one Administrative clerk
II position to an Administrative Clerk III
position in the Parks and Recreation
Department";
e)
Agenda item #F-6 entitled, "Approve contract
for Employee Assistance Program";
f)
Agenda item #F-7 entitled, "Authorization to
initiate negotiations for the acquisition of
property for a future electric substation";
g)
Agenda item #F-16 entitled, "Set public
hearing for March 17, 1993 to consider
refuse rate adjustments";
h) Agenda item #F-17 entitled, "Set public
hearing for April 7, 1993 to consider
implementation of planning fee schedule";
and
i) Agenda item #F-18 entitled, "Authorize an
additional $10,000 to retain the firm of
Dufour & Associates for dibromochloropropane
(DBCP) " .
CLAIMS CC -21(d) Claims were approved in the amount of $3,084,138.71.
AGENDA ITEMS R.2MOVED FROM
THE CONSENT C.' ,ENDAR
Agenda item #F-2 entitled, "Minutes - (a) January 12, 1993
(Special "Town Hall" Meeting), (b) January 13, 1993
(Special "Town Hall" Meeting) and (c) January 20, 1993
(Regular Meeting)" was removed from the Consent Calendar
and discussed and acted upon at the end of the agenda.
Agenda item #F-3 entitled, "Specifications and
advertisement for bids for high pressure sodium luminaires"
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was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and
acted upon at the end of the agenda.
Agenda item #F-4 entitled, "Specifications and
advertisement for bids for two mid-size paratransit buses
for Dial -A -Ride" was removed from the Consent Calendar and
discussed and acted upon at the end of the agenda.
Agenda item #F-5 entitled, "Approve reclassification of one
Administrative Clerk II position to an Administrative Clerk
III position in the Parks and Recreation Department" was
removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted
upon at the end of the agenda.
Agenda item #F-6 entitled, "Approve contract for Employee
Assistance Program" was removed from the Consent Calendar
and discussed and acted upon at the end of the agenda.
Agenda item #F-7 entitled, "Authorization to initiate
negotiations for the acquisition of property for a future
electric substation" was removed from the Consent Calendar
and discussed and acted upon at the end of the agenda.
FINAL MAP AND IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
TOWNE RANCH, UNIT NO. 1, TRACT NO. 2050
APPROVED
CC -46 The City Council approved the final map for Towne Ranch,
CC -90 Unit No. 1, Tract No. 2050, directed the City Manager and
City Clerk to execute the Improvement Agreement and map on
behalf of the City and appropriated money from Development
Impact Fees to cover credits for sanitary sewer and storm
drain improvements in this subdivision.
Towne Ranch Associates, the developer of this subdivision,
has furnished the City with the improvement plans,
necessary agreements, guarantees, insurance certificates,
and fees for the proposed subdivision.
The subdivision is located west of Lower Sacramento Road
and north of the existing Park West subdivision, and
contains a total of fifty-four single-family residential
lots and one lot (Lot 55) which is to be resubdivided at a
later date.
It is necessary to appropriate $770.88 for the oversize
sanitary sewer main in Evergreen Drive and $37,963.20 for
storm drain system installed by the developer and given as
credits on the billing schedule for this subdivision.
In addition, as a part of this project, the developer is
providing a right -turn only median on Tejon Street on the
west side of the intersection with Lower Sacramento Road.
In order to prevent through traffic across Lower Sacramento
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Road on Tejon Street, the City will be constructing a
similar median on the east side of the intersection.
For future reference, the developers of this subdivision
have proposed a publicly -owned and maintained masonry fence
along the east side of Lot 1 which fronts Lower Sacramento
Road. They plan to continue this fence along future units
to the north which will require reverse frontage fencing.
The proposed design does not conform to the reverse
frontage fence design previously approved by the Planning
Commission and, therefore, must be taken back to the
Planning Commission for approval. Once the Planning
Commission has decided the design issue, the item will be
brought back to the City Council for determination of
ownership and maintenance responsibilities (public or
private).
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT ADDENDUM FOR CENTURY
MEADOWS THREE, UNIT NO. 1, TRACT NO. 2572,
AND FOR BANGS RANCH, UNIT NO. 1, TRACT
NO. 2560 APPROVED
CC -46 The City Council approved the Improvement Agreement Addendum
CC -90 for Century Meadows Three, Unit No. 1, Tract No. 2572, and
the Improvement Agreement Addendum for Bangs Ranch, Unit
No. 1, Tract No. 2560, authorized the City Manager to
execute the Agreements, and appropriated the necessary
funds from the Street Development Impact Mitigation Fee
Fund.
The City's new development ordinances, adopted as part of
the Impact Fee Program, provide for reimbursement to
developers for the costs of street improvements on arterial
streets (Lodi Municipal Code Section 16.24.040). This
reimbursement is to include right-of-way costs.
The subject subdivisions were the first to be affected by
this provision and the right-of-way credit was omitted from
the original Improvement Agreements between the City and
the subdividers. Staff had prepared the Agreement addenda
which had been signed by the subdividers.
The Bangs Ranch Addendum also includes the charge for
accepting maintenance of the right-of-way fence along
Century Boulevard and Stockton Street. This Agreement was
approved by Council with the final approval of the
project. In order not to delay the project pending that
decision, the charge was not included in the original
Agreement and is being included in this Addendum.
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ACCEPTED IM9ROVEMENTS UNDER WELL 3-R
DRILLING, 14' SOUTH ROSE STREET (SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF HUTCHINS STREET SQUARE) CONTRACT
CC -90 The City Council accepted the improvements under the "Well
CC -183(a) 3-R Drilling, 144 South Rose Street (Southwest Corner of
Hutchins Street Square)" contract, and directed the Public
Works Director to file a Notice of Completion with the
County Recorder's office.
The contract was awarded to Maggiora Bros. Drilling, Inc.,
of Watsonville, on September 2, 1992, in the amount of
$68,370.00. The contract has been completed in substantial
conformance with the plans and specifications approved by
the City Council.
The actual completion date was February 9, 1993. The final
contract price was $80,972.50. The difference between the
contract amount and the final contract price is mainly due
to extra work required in developing the well.
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PARTICIPATION IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY CONTRACT
FOR PURCHASE OF COMPUTER SUPPLIES APPROVED
RESOLUTION VI). 93-32
CC -90 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 93-32 authorizing
CC -300 the City of Lodi to purchase computer supplies under the
terms of the contract between the County of Sacramento and
its computer supplies contractor, Kalleen's Computer
Products of San Rafael.
—he supply contract between Sacramento County and Kalleen's
Computer Products is the result of competitive bidding
conducted by the County in June, 1992. The initial
contract period is scheduled to expire on July 19, 1993,
but may be extended for two additional twelve-month periods
at the County's option.
The contract provides discount pricing on frequently used
supplies such as printer ribbons, inkjet and laserjet
cartridges, tape backup cartridges, and diskettes. It also
provides discount pricing on component hardware such as
surge suppressors, cables and connectors, and anti -glare
screens, as well as computer furniture.
Under Lodi City Code Section 3.20.040 the City Council may
authorize participation in other agency purchase contracts,
provided the contract was bid in accordance with the
purchasing procedures established by Code Chapter 3.20.
While participation in this contract will not result in
significant additional savings to the City of Lodi (since
the City currently obtains near -contract pricing from
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Kalleen's on individual bids), participation is expected to
result in the saving of administrative time otherwise
required to bid all routine computer supplies purchases
over $100 (Lodi City Code Sections 3.20.070 and 3.20.110).
RESOLUTION APPROVING REIMBURSEMENT TO
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CAPITOL VALLEY REGIONAL
SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR EXPRESSWAYS (SAFE) FROM
SAFE ACCOUNTS APPROVED
RESOLUTION NO. 93-33
CC -6 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 93-33 approving
CC -300 reimbursement to San Joaquin County representatives of the
Capitol Valley Regional Service Authority for Freeways and
Expressways (SAFE) for quarterly meetings.
The Capitol Valley Regional Service Authority for Freeways
(SAFE) has been in operation for some time now. A board of
directors, which now meets quarterly, was formed when the
SAFE was initially established. The SAFE includes the
members of the Board of Directors of the Sacramento Area
Council of Governments (SACOG) and two members representing
San Joaquin County and the cities within San Joaquin
County; Supervisor Ed Simas and City of Manteca Mayor Frank
Warren.
SAFE oversees the callbox project which is currently
underway for San Joaquin, Sacramento, Yolo, and Yuba
Counties. Requests for Proposals for the callboxes were
approved by SAFE last week and they anticipate awarding the
contract to a vendor within three months. It is hoped that
the callboxes will be installed in approximately 15 months.
Representatives serving on the Board are eligible for
compensation paid from SAFE accounts which are funded by a
$1 increase on vehicle registration fees. Fees have been
collected since May, 1992. Compensation will not exceed
$100 for any one meeting.
NEW RADIO REPEATER SYSTEM FOR LODI POLICE DEPARTMENT
PURCHASED WITH ASSET SEIZURE FUNDS
CC -12(d) The City Council approved the purchase of a new Radio
CC -47 Repeater System and installation of three new telephone
circuits for a total cost of $30,133.11 for the Police
Department.
Below is a memo from Captain Hansen to Police Chief
Williams.
"As you are aware, City Council approved a special
allocation from our Asset Seizure funds to purchase new
weapons for the Lodi Police Department. Prior to making
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the purchase of these weapons, supervisors and officers
expressed concern over spending money on weapons rather
than on a new radio repeater system. We conducted a survey
and determined that the majority of our personnel felt the
radio reception was so poor, it deserved to be a higher
priority than the purchase of weapons.
Lieutenant David Main did the research with Motorola and
submitted a proposal for a new Radio Repeater System. This
system should greatly enhance the ability of our officers
to communicate on their portables. Many officers feel
strongly that this is an officer safety issue.
The three radio repeaters will be placed on towers located
at Lodi Fire Station #2 (705 East Lodi Avenue), Lodi Fire
Station #3 (2141 South Ham Lane) and Woodbridge Fire
Station on Augusta Street.
The cost of this system is $27,985.11 for the equipment and
$2,148.00 for the three telephone circuits. In addition,
there will be a monthly charge of $137.04 for the 2001
voice Grade two -wire telephone lines. The total cost out
of Asset Seizure funds for equipment and installation of
telephone circuits is $30,133.11."
PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR APRIL 7, 1993
TO CONSIDER 1993%94 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATION
CC -6 The City Council set a public hearing to solicit public
CC -55 comments and project ideas and to consider
multi -jurisdictional proposals.
The City will receive approximately $500,000 from the
Federal government under the Community Development Block
Grant Program (CDBG) for the 1993-94 Program Year. This
program has been ongoing since 1986 when the City received
its first allocation. To be eligible for funding, projects
must meet one of three national objectives:
° To address the needs of low and moderate
income persons
To eliminate a slum or blighted condition
° To resolve an urgent need
Following is a memo regarding the matter from Eric Veerkamp.
"The City is due to receive approximately $500,000 under
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for
the 1993-94 year. Such funds would generally be available
on July 1st. Several chosen projects will be funded along
with the ongoing funding of administration activities, fair
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housing activities*, Dial -A -Ride, code enforcement*, and
housing rehabilitation.
The City has been participating in Federal programs since
1986 as an agreement City with San Joaquin County. The
reason for designating ourselves an agreement City along
with the other "small" cities in the County, as opposed to
a "stand alone" entitlement City, is that we are eligible
for a larger funding amount.
A public hearing is required by HUD' -to allo.a citizens the
opportunity to express their concerns about where the money
is spent. If no one in the community requests funding for
a project or projects, the City will have to decide on a
use for the money that meets HUD's minimum requirements.
In order to be eligible for funding, a project/program must
meet one of HUD's three national objectives:
1. To address the needs of low and moderate
income persons.
2. To eliminate a slum or blighted condition.
3. To resolve an urgent need.
Under these three general headings, there are a host of
eligible types of projects, some of which are:
1. Public improvements and services
2. Renewal and rehabilitation projects
3. Housing rehabilitation
4. Economic development
S. Social services activities
In the past, the City has emphasized construction or
reconstruction projects. A partial list of the projects
the City has completed or will complete using CDBG funds
are as follows:
1. Complete renovation and reconstruction of
Hale Park
2. Construction of walled patio with planters
at Hutchins Street Square
3. Rehabilitation of structure on Sacramento
Street into homeless shelter
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Rehabilitation of some 20 single-family
homes primarily in the east side.
Handicap retrofit of restroom at Blakely Park
Handicap retrofit of Lodi Lake Beach restroom
Replacement of water well 1OR
Renovation and construction of Blakely Park
pool.
Handicap retrofit of restroom at Armory Park"
PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR APRIL 7, 1993 TO
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF UNIFORM FIRE CODE
CC -6 The City Council set a public hearing for Wednesday, April
7, 1993 to consider adopting the 1991 Uniform Fire Code.
AGENDA ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda item #F-16 entitled, "Set Public Hearing for March
17, 1993 to consider refuse rate adjustments" was removed
from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon at
the end of the agenda.
Agenda item #F-17 entitled, "Set Public Hearing for April
7, 1993 to consider implementation of planning fee
schedule" was removed from the Consent Calendar and
discussed and acted upon at the end of the agenda.
Agenda item #F-18 entitled, "Authorize an additional
$10,000 to retain the firm of Dufour & Associates for
dibromochloropropane (DBCP)° was removed from the Consent
Calendar and discussed and acted upon at the end of the
agenda.
COMMENTS BY CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS The following comments were received under the "Comments by
City Council Members" segment of the agenda:
REPORT READ BY COUNCIL MEMBER REGARDING
A NUMBER OF CONCERNS
CC -6 Council Member Davenport read a report regarding the
CC -16 following matters: (1) any member of the public with
concerns or questions were invited to contact him; (2)
responded to article in the Stockton Record and stated he
wants to be given a chance and to work with staff
constructively; (3) suggested that Police Officers who are
on duty, record and notify the proper authorities of street
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lights that are out; (4) stated he would like to attend
future bid openings to see the procedure; (5) stated he
does not want to approve anything with a blank check; (6)
commented that approximately 33 applications have been
received for the Police Chief position and that he would
like the opportunity to see them; (7) informed the public
that, if approved, a public hearing would be held in April
regarding refuse rate increase; and (S) commented on a
letter he received from Stan Mall, United Firefighters of
Lodi (UFL) which suggested that a Polic^ Chief not be
hired, but that the City create a Public Lafety Director
position instead.
SUGGESTION REGARDING PREPARATION OF MINUTES
CC -1(b) Council Member Sieglock commented on a recent memo the City
Council received from the City Clerk regarding preparation
of short minutes versus long minutes and stated he would
like to see a future discussion on this matter.
INVITATION TO STATE -ELECTED OFFICIALS
CC -6 Council Member Sieglock suggested that the Council consider
inviting State -elected officials to speak before the
Council regarding the state of affairs, budget, etc. Mr.
Sieglock stated that Assemblyman Larry Bowler is interested
in this idea and would be willing to participate.
REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON SEVERAL MATTERS
BROUGHT UP BY COUNCIL MEMBER DAVENPORT
CC -6 Mayor Pennino presented a memo shown below from Council
CC -16 Member Davenport wherein he requested several items from
the City Manager and asked for direction regarding some of
the requests:
�'Please provide me with:
1. Applications for the Police Chief position.
2. Itemized cost to City for the City Manager
convention in Monterey you attended Feb. 10,
11, 12, 1993.
3. A log of your meetings and activities for
January and February regarding City business.
4. Cost to the City for Jack Ronsko to attend a
retirement function in Ventura, CA on
February 22, 1993 (itemized please).
5. Copies of grievances filed by employees in
each department over past five years
concerning City employment (Note: this
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7.
s.
request is not for protected personal
employee information).
List of all claims filed against the City in
past five years; name and address and nature
of the claim.
Materials Data Sheet on garbage cans used in
City limits and underwriters lab report and
State Fire Marshal standards.
Current 'contracts' and offers for
Department Heads, City Attorney, City Clerk
and City Manager.
9. Procedure, if any, in regard for the City
Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to
take time off (ie. VL, HL, AL and to report
sick leave, etc.).
Your cooperation is appreciated."
The Council's response to these requests were as follows:
1. Conies of applications for the Police Chief
position. The City Council saw no problem
with Council Members viewing the
applications; however, they are to remain
confidential and should only be viewed at
City Hall.
2. Itemized cost to Citv for the City Manager's
conference held in Monterey. This material
was previously provided to Mr. Davenport.
3. Copy of City Manager's log of meetings and
activities regarding City business. The
City Council took no action on this matter.
4. Cost to City for Public Works Director to
attend retirement dinner in Ventura on
behalf of American Public Works Association
APWA . This information was previously
provided to Mr. Davenport.
5. Conies of grievances filed by emvlovees by
Department for the last five 'years. The
City Council saw no problem with providing
the number of grievances by Department and
the general nature of them.
6. List of verified claims filed against the
City for the vast five years. The City
Council took no action regarding this matter.
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7. Request for Materials Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) and State Fire Marshal's standards on
the new garbage cans. The Fire Chief was
directed to provide Mr. Davenport with any
information he may have regarding this
matter.
8. Conies of employee contracts for the City
Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk. This
information was previously ^rovided to Mr.
Davenport.
9. Procedure for the City Manager, City
Attorney and City Clerk for taking time
off. The City Council took no action
regarding this matter.
RESPONSE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DAVENPORT
Council Member Davenport stated it was not his idea to
bring these items up at a City Council meeting. He felt
that if any other Council Member had requested items such
as these, it would not have been brought up at a City
Council meeting. He was just trying to follow procedure.
COMMENTS iY THE
PUBLIC ON VOI:
AGENDA ITEI:; The following comments were received under the "Comments by
the public on non -agenda items" segment of the agenda:
THANKS GIVEN TO CITY COUNCIL FOR RETURNING
REPRODUCTIOU COSTS
CC -6 Frank Alegre, 2000 Edgewood Drive, Lodi, thanked the City
CC -56 Council and staff for returning money that he was charged
for recent reproduction of documents.
CONCERNS REGIAIRDING HALE PARK
CC -16 Tony Canton, 1029 South Church Street, Lodi, asked about
CC -27(c) the delays in completing Hale Park. The Council directed
the Public Works Director to meet with Mr. Canton to
explain the reasons for the delays.
Frank Alegre commented that the delays in completing Hale
Park were due to the weather, which cannot always be helped.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW LODI BUSINESS
Fred McClain , 1435 Academy Street, Lodi, introduced new
non-profit business called Give and Take designed to assist
businesses in collecting charitable contributions to be
given to an organization of its choice. Mr. McClain gave
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the public the phone number if anyone was interested (800)
998-7911 or 369-2259.
EASTSIDE IMPR,.VEMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS
ANNOUNCED
CC -2(s) Virginia Lahr, 311 East Elm Street, Lodi, invited the
public to attend the next Eastside Improvement Committee
meeting to be held on March 11, 1993 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Loel Center. The Committee plans to meet the 2nd Thursday
of every month.
CALIFORNIA WASTE INVITES PUBLIC TO
ATTEND WORKSHOPS
CC -22(b) Bill Ferrero, 2446 Porter Way, Lodi, representing
California Waste Removal Systems, invited the public to
attend its recycling workshop to be held on March 6, 1993
at 1333 East Turner Road between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Further, Mr. Ferrero informed the public that April 12 -
16, 1993 will be City-wide Cleanup Week.
Mayor Pennino congratulated California Waste Removal
Systems on the recent award it received.
Council Member Davenport suggested that California Waste
print on the garbage bills the amount of recyclables it
resold.
COMPLAINT REGARDING REFUSE SYSTEM
CC -54 Roy Gault, 303 East Oak Street, Lodi, commented that the
new garbage cans are not large enough, it spills garbage,
and it presents a health problem. He would also like to
see something done to assist those that cannot wheel out
their garbage. It was directed that Air. Gault meet with
Mr. Kirk Evans, Administrative Assistant to the City
Manager, to look into applying for backyard service.
SUPPORT FOR CITE MANAGER AND STAFF
CC -6 Mr. Jerald Kirsten, 1726 Windjammer Court, Lodi commented
on the recent affairs of the City. Mr. Kirsten, a former
Mayor and Council Member, stated he is very proud of this
City and its staff, including former Council Members,
Managers, City Clerks and Department Heads. Lodi has an
honest, effective government. Mr. Kirsten is concerned
about Council Member Davenport's behavior, because he is
not performing the services for which he was elected, he
does not understand the form of government and he used this
office as a platform for his personal vendetta. He feels
the hiring of the Police Chief should not be politicized.
Mr. Kirsten urged Council Member Davenport to change his
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behavior or resign from his seat and save himself the
disgrace of being recalled.
RECESS The Mayor called a ten-minute recess and the meeting
reconvened at approximately 9:16 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC BEARING REGARDING REPORT AND
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ON TRUCK PARKING AND
TRAVEL ON CITY STREETS
ORDINANCE NC. 7.567
CC -48(a) Notice thereof having been published according to law, an
CC -50(a) affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of
CC -149 the City Clerk, Mayor Pennino called for the Public Hearing
to consider report and proposed ordinance on truck parking
and travel on City streets.
Paula Fernandez, Associate Traffic Engineer, presented the
following report.
At the February 3, 1993 meeting, City Council set a public
hearing to review the report and proposed ordinance on
truck parking and travel on City streets based on the
report prepared by Public Works staff regarding truck
parking and travel on City streets. The report includes
complaints and problem areas received through the City's
complaint system regarding truck parking and truck travel,
the existing regulations and restricted locations, past
discussions and Council action on truck issues. This
report is summarized below:
Report Summary
Staff has prepared three Alternatives addressing truck
parking and travel issues. Alternative 1 is to modify the
existing truck parking ordinance by changing the definition
of "residential district" as defined in the LMC Section
10.52.050. Under this Alternative, truck parking would be
prohibited adjacent to non -residentially zoned areas
located on two-lane roadways if a "residential district"
exists across the street, unless it has reverse frontage.
Alternative 2 is to consider repealing the existing truck
parking ordinance and establishing a "truck route" system,
thereby allowing truck parking only along those routes.
Alternative 3 is to leave the existing truck parking
ordinance as is and install no -parking zones as truck
parking problems are reported. A summary of the advantages
and disadvantages of these Alternatives was presented to
the City Council.
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After reviewing the Alternatives and comments received
regarding this matter, staff recommended that the City
Council approve Alternative 1 since it satisfies the City's
intent to prohibit truck parking near residences while
providing considerably more available truck parking than
Alternative 2. Also, the amount of additional restricted
area will not severely affect the total amount of City-wide
truck parking currently available. Staff has no major
objections to Alternative 2 since it can be used to
regulate truck travel as well as truck parking and can be
written to eliminate truck parking in residential areas,
similar to the existing truck parking ordinance. Staff's
major concern is the reduction in available truck parking
and that truck parking would not be permitted in commercial
and industrial areas not on a truck route. Staff does not
recommend Alternative 3 due to its ineffectiveness in
controlling truck parking and the cost to evaluate, install
and maintain no -parking zones. Also, an excessive amount
of passenger vehicle parking would have to be eliminated in
order to keep trucks from parking in undesirable areas.
Recommendation
Based on the findings of this Report, staff recommended
that Council approve Alternative 1 (modifying the existing
truck parking ordinance). If Council approves Alternative
2, staff would need to prepare an ordinance to be
introduced at a future date. If Council chooses
Alternative 3, no action is required at this time. Staff
will prepare a list of locations where "no -parking" zones
have been requested and return to Council at a future date.
Whether or not Council chooses to act on the truck parking
issue, staff recommended that Council approve Item 2 of LMC
Section 10.52.050 (parking restrictions) and Items 1 and 2
of LMC Section 10.52.010 (vehicle restrictions on City
streets) since these Sections are needed for enforcement
purposes.
Staff requested that the City Council introduce .the
appropriate ordinance modifying the following Lodi
Municipal Code (LMC) Sections based on the "Report on Truck
Parking and Travel on City Streets" which was presented to
the City Council:
° LMC Section 10.52.050, Parking Restrictions
1. Change the definition of "residential district", for
the purpose of this Section, to state that if each
side of the street is zoned differently, the more
restrictive zone would apply to both sides of the
street (Alternative 1).
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2. Change the wording "maximum gross weight of five
tons" to "maximum gross vehicle weight rating of
10,000 pounds" to conform with the California
Vehicle Code.
LMC Section 10.52.010, Vehicle Travel Restrictions on
City Streets
1. Change the wording in order to make it clear that it
is legal to regulate vehicle travel based on the
number of axles, as provided in the California
vehicle Code.
2. Change the existing restrictions on the streets
shown below due to the ease in police enforcement
provided by commercial vehicle travel restrictions
based on vehicle axles:
a Holly Drive (all) - change from "commercial
vehicles and vehicles over 3 tons prohibited" to
"commercial vehicles over 2 axles prohibited".
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° Tokay Street (from Stockton Street to Cherokee
Lane) - change from "commercial vehicles and
vehicles over 5 tons prohibited" to "commercial
vehicles over 2 axles prohibited".
Mayor Pennino then opened the hearing to the public.
Speaking on the matter were the following persons:
a) John Mattos, 944 South Stockton Street,
Lodi;
b) Eileen Denney, 1819 South Cherokee Lane,
Lodi;
c) Del Smith, 2505 West Turner Road, Wine and
Rose Country Inn, Lodi;
d) Katie Holstead, 1651 South Cherokee Lane,
Lodi;
e) Jerry Jones, Arbor Convalescent Hospital,
Lodi;
f) Gary Lund, P.O. Box 22, Lodi; and
g) Frank Alegre, 2000 Edgewood Drive, Lodi
Mayor Pennino also read a concern received from Ms. Lu
Benson who could not attend the meeting. There being no
one else wishing to speak on the matter, the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
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Following a lengthy discussion on the matter, Council
Member Mann made a motion to table the matter. The motion
died for lack of a second.
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Davenport,
Snider second, approved Alternate 3 with direction given to
the Public Works Director to meet with the City Attorney to
discuss possible signage regarding limiting the hours that
trucks can run engines/refrigeration units and to bring
this matter back to the City Council by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Sieglock and Pennino
(Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Mann and Snider
Absent: Council Members - None
Further, on motion of Council Member Snider, Sieglock
second, the City Council approved amending the wording in
Lodi Municipal Code Section 10.52.050 to conform with the
California Vehicle Code as it relates to "maximum gross
vehicle weight rating of 10,000 lbs." by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Mann, Sieglock, Snider and
Pennino (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
Additionally, the City Council, on motion of Council Member
Snider, Sieglock second, deleted the following paragraph
from Lodi Municipal Section 10.52.050 that was adopted
above:
"Also, for the purposes of this section where the district
boundary lies in the center of the street, the 'residential
district' includes both sides of the street except on State
Highways, streets with four or more through lanes or where
the residential side has an approved 6 foot high fence
located in the back of the sidewalk. (Vehicle Code,
22507.5)."
by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Mann, Sieglock, Snider and
Pennino (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
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Further, the City Council, on motion of Council Member
Sieglock, Mann second, unanimously approved amending Lodi
Municipal Code Section 10.52.010 to make it clear that it
is legal to regulate vehicle travel based on number of
axles as provided in the California Vehicle Code.
And, on motion of Council Member Davenport, Snider second,
the City Council unanimously amended the traffic resolution
by changing the existing weight restrictions to an axle
restriction on Holly Drive and Tokay Stye-'- (Stockton
Street to Cherokee Lane) for enforcement purposes.
PLANNING COMMISSION City Manager Peterson presented the following Planning
REPORT Commission Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of
February 22, 1993.
CC -35 The Planning Commission -
a. Recommended that the City Council adopt the Cost Recovery
Program for Planning, Building Inspection and Code
Enforcement with the following modifications:
1. that under Code Enforcement the fee for the
Second Compliance Inspection be $100.00 and
the fee for the Third Compliance Inspection
be $300.00;
2. that fees in excess of $500.00 go into
effect over a two-year period;
3. that the City Attorney prepare an amendment
to the Zoning Restrictions providing for an
Administrative variance and that the fee for
this activity be less than a normal Zoning
variance; and
4. that the City Council consider changing
actual costs when project review exceeds fee
charges by two times.
(Community Development Director Schroeder informed the City
Council that this matter appeared on the Consent Calendar
to be set for public hearing.)
ITEMS OF INTEREST ONLY
b. Set the following requests of Chris R. Keszler and Fred
Baker for Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 8,
1993:
1. For a General Plan Amendment to redesignate
a portion of the parcel at 451 East Turner
Road (APN 015-230-28) from PR, Planned
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Residential to NCC, Neighborhood/Community
Commercial;
2. to prezone a portion of the parcel at 451
East Turner Road (APN 015-230-28) C -S,
Commercial Shopping; and
3. to certify the filing of a Negative
Declaration by the Community Development
Director as adequate environmental
documentation on the above projects.
COMMUNICATIONr
(CITY CLERK)
CLAIMS CC -4(c; 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, Snider second, denied the following claims and
referred them back to ICA:
a) Angel Alcantara (a minor), Date of loss
7/30/92; and
b) Ruth Pratt, Date of loss 1/16/93.
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
Agenda item #K -2(a) entitled, "Complaint received from Mr.
Joe Murphy, 1817 Amber Leaf Way, Lodi regarding utility
billing" was pulled from the agenda per Mr. Murphy's
request.
REGULAR CALENDAR
GANG TASK F0'R1-'E BYLAWS APPROVED
CC -2(q) Sergeant Richard Dean presented the bylaws of the City of
Lodi Gang Task Force as shown below.
BYLAWS OF LODI COMMUNITY GANG TASK FORCE
ARTICLE I NAME
Section 1. Name
The name of the organization is the Lodi Community Gang
Task Force. The Task Force shall operate under the
auspices of the Lodi City Council.
ARTICLE II PURPOSE AND LIMITATIONS
Section 1. General Purposes
The Task Force is organized for the purpose of providing a
forum to focus the community's effort at education,
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prevention and
activities within
Joaquin County.
intervention of gangs and gang -related
the City of Lodi and the Northern San
Section 2. Specific Purpose
The specific purpose of the organization is outlined as
follows:
a) To provide a forum for public input on the
community gang problem and its possible
solutions.
b) To facilitate public education on the
identification, existence, causes and
remedies for gangs in the community..
c) To solicit funding and support those
agencies providing outreach programs,
consistent with the goals of the
organization.
d) To develop, monitor and/or facilitate
programs directed at long-term interdiction
and elimination of gangs within the
community.
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. General Membership
General membership in this Task Force shall be open to all
individuals,_ families, organizations and clubs in sympathy
with its purposes.
Section 2. Board of Directors
The Lodi Community Gang Task Force shall be governed by
composed of't. Twenty (20) voting directors consisting of
(2) from Lodi Police Department, (3) Lodi Unified School
District, (1} from Parks and Recreation, (1) from Lodi
District Chamber of Commerce, (1) from Mexican/American
Lions dlub - International, (1) from a clergy position, .(2)
student representatives,- (1) a local ex -gang member, (5)
citizen positions, (1) from the City Council, (1) from San
Joaquin =CouA�y Sheriff Department, and (1) from San Joaquin
County Probation Department.
Citizen positions to the Board of Directors shall be filled
by appointment by the Mayor of the City of Lodi, with the
concurrence of the City Council.
Members of the Board of Directors shall serve until they:
a) resign
b) are removed by their agency
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c)
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are removed by majority vote of the Board of
Directors
are removed by majority vote of the City
Council
Members of the Board of Directors who represent government
agencies are appointed by their agency head and are not
eligible for election to the executive board.
ARTICLE IV EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Section 1. Executive Officers
The officers of the Executive Officers shall consist of the
Chairperson, Vice -Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, and
Past Chairperson.
Section 2. Chairperson
The Chairperson shall preside over
Board of Directors and perform
services as identified by the Board.
The Chairperson shall act as
communications.
all meetings of the
any other incidental
spokesman in all
The Chairperson shall appoint a representative of the
Executive Board as a representative to the San Joaquin
Prevention Partnership Organization.
Section 3. Vice -Chairperson
The Vice -Chairperson shall perform the duties of the
Chairperson and exercise the responsibilities of the Chair
in the absence of the Chairperson.
Section 4. Secretary
The Secretary shall have custody of and maintain all of the
records; shall record the minutes of all meetings and shall
send notices out of all meetings and perform other duties
as established by the Board.
Section 5. Treasurer
The Treasurer shall maintain records of all revenues
produced and expended by the Task Force and provide a
Treasurers Report at regular meetings.
Section 6. Past Chairperson
The Past Chairperson shall act as an advisor to the
Chairperson using their experience to insure continuity of
leadership.
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ARTICLE V OFFICE PROCEDURES
Section 1. Terms of Executive Officers
The term shall be for one year, and no person shall serve
for more than two consecutive one-year terms in the same
office.
Section 2. Annual Election
An annual election will be held in January at a regular
Board of Directors meeting.
Elected officers will assume their position at the
beginning of the February Board of Director's meeting.
Section 3. City Council
Executive Officers of the Lodi Community Gang Task Force
shall represent the Task Force in an advisory capacity to
the Lodi City Council.
Section 4. Revenues
All Lodi Community Gang Task Force revenues shall be
administered through a Trust Fund Account established by
the City of Lodi. All revenues raised by or donated to the
Task Force will be deposited into the Trust Fund Account.
The expenditure of funds will be authorized by a majority
vote of the Task Force's five Executive Officers, subject
to overview of the Lodi City Council.
Section 5. Auditing
The Trust Fund Account shall be audited as a part of the
City of Lodi's regular annual audit.
Section 6. Term of Existence
The Lodi Community Gang Task Force shall continue
permanently or until dissolved by a vote of the Board of
Directors, or a vote of the City Council.
In case of dissolution, all money and property of the Lodi
Community Gang Task Force shall remain or become .the
property of the City of Lodi.
Section 7. Attendance
Directors who miss three or more consecutive meetings shall
be removed by the Board of Directors.
Section S. Removal
When in the interest of the Board a Director may be removed
by a vote of the Board of Directors, with or without cause.
Section 9. Ouorum and Voting
A majority (11) of the voting directors shall constitute a
quorum at any meeting of the Directors. If a quorum is
present, the affirmative vote of the majority of the
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Directors present shall be the act of the Directors. Each
Director shall be entitled to onE vote, and must vote in
person and not by proxy.
Section 10. Monthly Meetings
The Board shall meet once a month on the second Monday of
each month. An emergency meeting may be called when
requested at least 24 hours in advance in writing by a
majority of directors or when called by the Chairperson.
All meetings shall be subject to the provisions of the
Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et. seq.)
Section 11. Place of Meeting
A meeting of the Directors shall be held at a place
designated by the Directors, and open to the public.
Section 12. Notice of Meeting
A written notice of meetings shall identify the time and
place, and the content of said meeting shall be provided to
the Directors no later than seven (7) days before the
established meeting date.
A written notice for emergency meetings shall be received
no later than 24 hours before the called meeting.
Types of meetings: Regular Board Meeting
General Membership Meeting
Emergency Called Meeting
At least one general membership meeting shall be held in
March each year. Written notice to the membership and an
invitation to the general public will be published in the
newspaper.
Section 13. Communication
All external communication to the media shall occur through
the Chairperson, or, in the absence of the Chairperson,
through the Vice -Chairperson.
Section 14. Amendments
These bylaws may be amended or revised by a majority vote
of the Board of Directors at a meeting which has been
previously announced for that purpose, subject to
ratification by the City Council,
Section 15. Parliamentary Procedure
All meetings shall be conducted according to Roberts' Rules
of Order, latest revision, or when suspended by a majority
vote of the members present and voting.
Following a brief discussion, the City Council, on motion
of Council Member Mann, Sieglock second, unanimously
approved the Gang Task Force bylaws as presented and
appointed Mayor Pro Tempore Sieglock to the Task Force.
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FUNDING APPROVED FOR "NEW DIRECTIONS"
DRUG PROGRAM
CC -6 The City had received a request from "New Directions," a
CC -104 semiprivate corporation which has established a residential
drug treatment facility, for assistance in the funding of
this facility. A packet of information assembled by the
organization was presented to the City Council.
Dale Benner, Executive Director of the prog:-•..t, and Judge
Rolleen McIllwrath, Stockton Municipal Court and member of
the program, were in attendance and presented a report to
the City Council regarding the program.
"THE PROBLEM
Research shows that 90W of the people who go through the
Municipal courts of California have a drug or alcohol
problem. Specialists in jail population estimate that
sixty-five - eighty percent of the people housed in county
jails can be housed in what is called, "direct
supervision". In San Joaquin County that means one unit of
64 inmates with one deputy supervising. There are no
locked doors on the cells and the inmates are free to,
within the rules and regulations, leave and enter the cells
at their discretion twenty four hours a day. Like every
other jail in the State of California the new jail will be
overcrowded the day it opens.
The Goal
Build a residential treatment and educational facility
adjacent to the San Joaquin County jail at 10t of the cost
of the recently completed new jail, staff it at 15V of the
total annual operating cost of the new jail and house 576
residents compared to 512 inmates at the new jail. I.E.
free uv the fail space for hard-core criminals and cost
effectively rehabilitate the "soft -core" addict.
THE FACTS:
Jail Private Education/Treatment
*Visitation permitted
°No DRUG Testing
°Education/vocational
training
.Voluntary participation
*Recreation - Voluntary
.'Pumping iron'
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*No visitation
°Mandatory DRUG Testing
°Education/vocational
training
.Mandatory participation
°Recreation - Mandatory
.Physical fitness activities
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°Counseling *Counseling
.Very limited Mandatory weekly
individual/group
°Work - Voluntary and only °Work - Mandatory plus can
in public areas serve private sector
*No welfare or city program °City, county or welfare
funding funding can be received
*Cost estimates
.$33,000,000 to build
.$22,000,000 annual
operating budget
.512 capacity
°Cost estimates
.$3,000,000 to build
.$3,000,000 annual
operating budget
.576 capacity
Compare the two methods of dealing with this problem.
Which do you believe has more chance of long term success?
THE STRATEGY
Our strategy will 'actualize' the work performed by the
Vision 2000 Human Resources Task Force headed by Stockton
Record Publisher Orage Quarles. Through the credibility of
the Vision 2000 strategic planning process and the eight
years of practical experience of the Weingart Center we
will focus on a more cost effective human services delivery
system.
The Weingart Center is a nationally recognized model of
non-profit management and homeless service effectiveness.
The Weingart Center's entrepreneurial approach to service
delivery saves taxpayers more than $3.0 million a year in
jail and hospital services. Its funding sources are
contracts (86V) and gifts/grants ($14$).
Our strategy is to remodel the existing women's jail as
Phase I of the plan. The facility is available December
10, 1992 and could be remodeled and opened by February 1 -
15, 1993.
Through the sentencing process of the courts, this.plan
will transfer one hundred (and then up to 576) current
downtown Stockton "residents" out of the downtown core area
to the location at the Matthews Road jail facility. The
population transfer will impact the downtown crime level in
a positive manner. The business community by aggressively
supporting this population transfer will enable the
Stockton City Council to politically support the plan. The
transfer approach will, we believe, also receive the
enthusiastic support of the Stockton Police Department.
Additional contacts will also be made with Senator Pat
Johnston and Assemblyman Dean Andal regarding political
support and potential funding programs.
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This plan also enables the Downtown Revitalization
Committee to more effectively market the investment
potential of the downtown core area.
The coalition of support (police, City Council, media,
business community, elected officials, local and state
level, non-profit groups) will, we believe, convince the
Board of Supervisors to authorize the transfer of land for
the project and also reduce the turf issues that currently
exist in the county relative to drug programs. Additional
support for this action plan will also be aggressively
solicited from various non-profit groups and other
community organizations.
THE COSTS
Phase I
°"Start up" funding - $100,000
A portion of these funds ($50,000) will be used to develop
and fund a detailed action plan for the next 3/5 months.
This phase includes the hiring of Conklin Marketing to
develop detailed marketing strategy and the hiring of The
Johnson Group for operational development. The second
segment of the $100,00 initial funding will be designated
to remodel the women's jail to house initial residents for
$50,000 from December 1, 1992 through February 1, 1993.
Phase II
°Acquisition of first year's annual budget $600,000
Please note: $429,000 (789x) of the funding sources for the
first 12 months operating expenses have already been
identified, i.e. monies from education paid by State of
California through average daily attendance funding,
placement of parolees funding by the Department of
Corrections as well as funding from existing county program
(ADAP) that could be transferred to the New Directions
program.
Phase III
Construction of the larger 576 capacity residential
treatment and educational facility. The costs of the
larger Phase IV facility are presently being developed.
Upon completion of this financial analysis a detailed
financial proforma will be provided."
On motion of Council Member Mann, Snider second, the City
Council authorized funding of $2,500 to the "New
Directions" drug program to come from the Contingent Fund
by the following vote:
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Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Mann, Sieglock and
Snider
Noes: Council Members - Pennino (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - None
RECESS The Mayor called for a ten-minute recess and the meeting
reconvened at approximately 11:26 p.m.
PURCHASE OF CHLORINE GENERATOR FOR BLAKELY/ENZE
POOL APPROVED
CC -12(a) Parks and Recreation Director Williamson presented the
following report.
Several chlorine incidents in the past have resulted from
the malfunction of existing equipment at the Blakely/Enze
Pool. The results have been over -chlorination of the pools
prior to the swim events. Fortunately there were no
injuries from the incidents. The Parks and Recreation
Department has researched alternatives to chlorine gas for
use at the Blakely/Enze Pool to reduce the risk of chlorine
exposed to children, other users of the facilities, and
neighboring residents.
The City Parks and Recreation Department annually submits
to the County a Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMP)
detailing chemical storage locations and inventory
information. This information is required by Chapter 6.95,
Section 25503.5 of the California Health and Safety Code.
Section 25534 also requires handlers of acutely hazardous
materials to submit a Risk Management and Prevention
Program (RMPP), upon request, to the County.
With the continued use of gas chlorine, the City will soon
be faced with additional reporting requirements which
mandate public hearings, risk assessments, plume modeling
of worst case scenarios, and risk prevention methods for
reducing and/or eliminating the potential exposure .to
chlorine. One purpose of these requirements is to inform
residents of what is "in their backyard" and how they would
be impacted by an actual chlorine release.
These hazardous materials concerns have caused City staff
to look at replacing the chlorine gas cylinders with a
liquid chlorine generation system. This equipment uses
salt to create liquid chlorine that is then injected
directly into the pool water as it circulates. Using this
system, low cost chlorine is generated and the need for
storing this hazardous material is eliminated.
There are two vendors which manufacture this equipment.
Pure Water Products, Inc. and Chemical Services Company.
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Their prices are competitive. City staff have visited
other cities using liquid chlorination units and recommend
that the City purchase the unit manufactured by Pure Water
Products. Hutchins Street Square's pool is chlorinated by
Pure Water Products' unit and City staff are already
trained in the maintenance of the unit. The familiarity
with the system will help reduce maintenance costs and
training time.
Following discussion, the City Council, or motion of
Council Member Snider, Sieglock second, c.pproved the
purchase of chlorine generator for Blakely/Enze Pool by the
following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Mann, Sieglock, Snider and
Pennino (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
REPLACEMENT OF.PRESS BOX AT THE GRAPE BOWL,
Y
1 221 LAWRENCE STREET, LODI APPROVED
CC -6
The Citv Council was reminded by Parks and Recreation
CC -27(c)
Director Williamson that in December of 1990, the City had
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a fire at the Grape Bowl (Stadium) which destroyed the
CC -90
press box.
In conversation with the City Manager, it was his feeling
that the replacement of the press box should be the
responsibility of the School District and not the City.
His reasoning was based on use and finances of the City.
Mr. Williamson contacted the School District with this
information and position and suggested a formation of a
committee of interested people to see if we could build a
new press box. They were not real excited about our
thinking, but did feel a press box was still needed.
A committee was formed headed up by Jim Frost, (the then
Principal at Lodi High School) and Pete Saco, Lodi High
Athletic Director. The Committee received a very good
turnout with a lot of enthusiasm. From that committee,
plans were drawn and a financial plan was put into place.
The financial plan was basically to secure donations and
volunteers to build the facility. The "Everett Luiz
Family" kicked off the drive with a $5,000.00 donation in
Everett's name. various committee people went out and
secured commitments for assistance ($) - and donations of
goods, materials, or services.
We reached the point of being ready to go, with the
exception that we felt we were $20,000.00 light in our
construction fund. Bill Meehleis, Meehleis Modular, came
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to the forefront to volunteer to build the facility and use
his contractor's license, etc. Additionally, the School
District volunteered $20,000.00 of construction dollars
from a student body fund at the two high schools, with
repayment coming from the annual Lodi/Tokay High School
football games (special game assessments), until the loan
is paid off.
Mr. Pete Saco, Athletic Director, was present and outlined
the highlights of the press box history. He introduced Mr.
Scott Dasko, Architect (who volunteered the plan work) to
present the project, and Bill Meehleis, who talked about
construction.
The target for construction would be to start this Spring
and finish by mid-August, readying the press box for Fall
football 1993.
Following discussion, the City Council, on motion of
Council Member Davenport, Mann second, unanimously approved
the replacement of press box at the Grape Bowl, 221
Lawrence Street, Lodi.
APPROVED ES1:.2LISHING A PERMIT FEE FOR
INDUSTRIAL WASTE HAULERS
RESOLUTION NO. 93-34
CC -54 City Attorney McNatt presented the following report.
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CC -300 The City Council was reminded that at the January 6, 1993
Council meeting, Ordinance 1561 was introduced. This
ordinance brought into the City's exclusive franchise all
collection of industrial waste. Prior to this time, the
franchise involved only residential and commercial waste.
it is now necessary that the Council, by resolution,
establish an annual permit fee for the hauling of such
industrial waste. After consultation with the franchisee
and various other persons and interests, it has been
recommended that the annual permit fee be set in the amount
of $500.
Following discussion, the City Council, on motion of
Council Member Mann, Snider second, adopted Resolution No.
93-34 entitled, "A Resolution of the Lodi City Council
Establishing a Permit Fee for Industrial Waste Haulers" by
the following vote:
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Ayes: Council Members - Mann, Sieglock, Snider and
Pennino (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
GROUP 1 OF COUNTYWIDE IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
ITEM CONTINUED
CC -6 The following report was presented by Public W—ks Director
Ronsko.
The Countywide Improvement Standards Committee was formed
by the Public Works Directors of the jurisdictions within
San Joaquin County for the purpose of developing uniform
improvement standards that would be used throughout San
Joaquin County. The City of Lodi refers to these
improvement standards as Standard Plans. The Committee
started meeting in October 1991 and has held monthly
meetings since that time. To date, the Committee has
reviewed various types of curb, gutter and sidewalk details
and driveway details.
The first group of Improvement Standards includes concrete
construction notes, expansion joints, weakened plane joints
and score lines, roll curb, gutter and sidewalk, and
vertical curb, gutter and sidewalk and is now ready for
adoption. The Committee solicited comments from engineers,
contractors and concrete plants in the County; however, the
response from the private sector was minimal. All comments
were reviewed and were incorporated into the drawings where
possible.
Adoption of these Standard Plans will benefit all
communities as well as the building industry in that having
a uniform set of standards within the County should have a
positive effect on lowering construction costs.
Contractors will know that the construction standards will
be the same throughout the County and they will no longer
need to check each jurisdiction's Standard Plans. The
Countywide Improvement Standards will be drawn in a
different format than Lodi's Standard Plans so that
contractors will know the difference between the two.
The Committee is continuing to meet to prepare additional
Standard Plans for countywide adoption.
It was recommended that the City Council adopt Group 1 of
the Countywide Improvement Standards and authorize the
Public Works Director to adopt and revise future
Improvement Standards (Standard Plans).
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Mr. Jeffrey Kirst, 109 River Meadows Drive, spoke regarding
the matter and asked that this item be continued to the
next meeting.
On motion of Council Member Sieglock, Snider second, the
City Council unanimously continued the item regarding Group
1 of Countywide Improvement Standards to the meeting of
March 17, 1993.
RESOLUTION ADC;aTED IMPLEMENTING THE
PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1566
(COUNCIL PROCEDURES)
RESOLUTION NO. 93-35
CC -6 City Attorney McNatt presented the following report.
CC -300
At the February 17, 1993 meeting, the City Council
introduced Ordinance 1566, updating and streamlining the
City Council meeting procedures. As part of that
Ordinance, the City Council has done away with Roberts
Rules of Order as the foundational guideline for conduct of
Council meetings. Roberts Rules are to be replaced by a
shorter set of rules of debate.
Most current practices will not change. However, the
Resolution shortens to 9 pages the same essential
information which Roberts Rules covers in almost 200
pages. It cuts down the number of subsidiary or collateral
motions which are allowed, clarifies the authority of the
chair to make rulings and to expedite the business of the
Council, and specifies abbreviated rules of appeal or
reconsideration.
Another significant effect of this Resolution will be to
prohibit the introduction of new business on the Council
agenda after 11:00 p.m. without a 2/3 vote of the Council.
Any business which remains on the agenda after 11:00 p.m.
would be carried over to the next regular Council meeting
unless an urgent need exists.
After discussion regarding the matter, the City Council, on
motion of Council Member Mann, Snider second, adopted
Resolution No. 93-35 entitled, "A Resolution of the Lodi
City Council Adopting and Establishing Rules for the
Conduct of its Meetings, Proceedings, and Business" by the
following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Mann, Sieglock, Snider and
Pennino (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Absent: Council Members - None
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ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE PEPIALING AND REENACTING IN ITS
ENTIRETY ,Ci•:.vm 2.04 - CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS AD: =• rED
ORDINANCE NO. 1566
CC -6 Ordinance No. 1566 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City
CC -149 Council of the City of Lodi Repealing and Reen^cting in its
Entirety Chapter 2.04 - City Council Meetings' having been
introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi•City Council
held February 17, 1993 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, Sieglock,
Snider and Pennino (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
MINUTES The City Council, on motion of Council Member Davenport,
Mann second, unanimously approved the following minutes
subject to verification by the City Clerk of concerns
brought up by Council Member Davenport:
a) January 12, 1993 (Special "Town Hall"
Meeting);
b) January 13, 1993 (Special "Town Hall"
Meeting); and
c) January 20, 1993 (Regular Meeting).
SPECIFICAT.:ON& AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR HIGH Pf!ESS;URE SODIUM LUMINAIRES
APPROVED
CC -12.1(b) The Electric Utility Department has issued preliminary work
orders to replace mercury vapor lights with the more
efficient high pressure sodium luminaires.
Some of the areas where conversions will take place during
this fiscal year are:
° Pioneer Drive/Sonora Drive/Calaveras Street area;
° Church Street/Kettleman Lane/Sacramento Street/Schlenker
Drive;
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° Crescent Avenue/Lockeford Street/Sunset Drive/Pine
Street area;
° Pacific Avenue/W. Oak Street/W. Walnut Street/Wellington
Way;
° Sunset Drive/Pine Street/Fairmont Avenue/Lodi Avenue
area;
• West Walnut Street between Ham Lane and Hutchins
Street;
° Mills Avenue/Vine Street/Downing Drive/Royal Crest
Drive area.
A portion of the quantity purchased will be placed in
inventory to support routine maintenance and replacement.
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Davenport,
Pennino second, unanimously authorized advertisement for
bids for the purchase of 155 high pressure sodium
luminaires.
SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR TWO MID-SIZE PARATRANSIT BUSES
FOR DIAL -A -RIDE APPROVED
CC -12.1(b) The buses will be used daily for the Dial -A -Ride Program
CC -50(b) and in the future may be utilized when a fixed -route bus
system is implemented. They will fully meet Americans With
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and be equipped to
accommodate two wheelchair passengers each.
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Davenport,
Pennino second, unanimously approved the specifications for
two mid-size paratransit buses and authorized advertisement
for bids to be opened April S, 1993 giving bidders 30 days
to respond.
APPROVED RECL:,_SIFICATION OF ONE
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK II POSITION TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK III POSITION IN
THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 93-31
CC -34 A classification study was conducted on the Administrative
CC -300 Clerk II position in the Recreation Division of the Parks
and Recreation Department.
Based on this analysis, it was determined that the
incumbent is performing the duties of the higher level
classification and is recommended for reclassification to
Administrative Clerk III.
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The City Council, on motion of Council Member Davenport,
Mann second, unanimously adopted Resolution No. 93-31
approving the reclassification of one Administrative Clerk
II position to an Administrative Clerk III position in the
Parks and Recreation Department.
APPROVED CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
RESOLUTION :v'!+. 93-36
CC -6 On December 16, 1992, a request for proposa_ .raa approved
CC -34 by the City Council to solicit bids for administering the
CC -90 Employee Assistance Program.
CC -300
The proposals were reviewed by an evaluation committee
which subsequently interviewed and selected Options as the
best alternative.
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Davenport,
Mann second, unanimously adopted Resolution No. 93-36
approving the contract for administration of Employee
Assistance Program with Options.
AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE NEGOTIATIONS FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR A FUTURE
ELECTRIC STBSTATION APPROVED
CC -6 The Electric Utility Department's long-range planning has
CC -27(a) identified the need for a future electric distribution
CC -51(d) substation on the west side of the city, based on the
growth and development patterns identified in the General
Plan. The preferred location for this substation site is
the area west of Lower Sacramento Road and south of Sargent
Road (generally west of Raley's Supermarket). To
accommodate the substation, a piece of property 300 feet by
300 feet (approximately 2.1 acres) will be required, as
well as associated access road and easements for electric
circuits into and out of the facility.
In order to secure this future electric facility, it is in
the City's best interest to proceed with -the property
acquisition at this time, thus the above recommended action.
Following discussion, the City Council, on motion of
Council Member Snider, Sieglock second, authorized the City
staff to initiate negotiations with the property owner(s)
for acquisition of property for a future electric
substation by the following vote:
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Ayes: Council Members - Mann, Sieglock, Snider and
Pennino (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport
Ayes: Council Members - None
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 17, 1993 TO
CONSIDER REFUSE RATE ADJUSTMENTS
CC -22(b) Last year, Sanitary City Disposal Company presented the
CC -54 City Council with two options for rates for refuse
CC -56 collection. The first was a rate that would be effective
in October 1992 and would be in effect until April 1994.
The second was a two-tiered rate - one increase in October
1992 and another in 1993.
At that time, Council opted for the two-tiered rate so that
when the second increase would be put in place, we would be
dealing with actual numbers of customers and the type
service provided. Sanitary City Disposal then told us the
April 1993 increase could be as much as 31$.
The request is for a 19.5V increase in projected revenues,
either to be applied across the board, or placing a greater
burden on one segment of the community over another.
Staff received this request on Monday, February 22, 1993
and is in the process of reviewing the data and will have a
more complete analysis at the March 17, 1993 Council
meeting.
On motion of Council Member Davenport, Sieglock second, the
City Council unanimously set public hearing for March 17,
1993 to consider refuse rate adjustments.
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 7, 1993 TO
CONSIDER II:VL;:MENTATION OF PLANNING FEE
SCHEDULE
CC -6 On motion of Council Member Davenport, Mann second, the
CC -56 City Council set a public hearing for April 7, 1993 to
consider implementation of planning fee schedule.
AUTHORIZED AN ADDITIONAL $10,000 TO RETAIN
THE FIRM OF DUFOUR & ASSOCIATES FOR
DIBROMOCHLOROPROPANE (DBCP)
CC -6 As the Council is aware, since April 1992 we have been
CC -90 assisted in our attempts to comply with State and Federal
mandates regarding DBCP by the firm of Dufour and
Associates of Sacramento. Our previous estimates of cost
for Mr. Dufour's services were based on verbal
representations by the Drinking Water Division of the
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- Department of Health Services suggesting they would
cooperate on our proposed methods.
That cooperation did not happen. The City has been
surprised twice by the Department of Health Services and
the Federal Environmental Protection Agency by what appears
to us to be reversals of position. This has necessitated
further efforts to obtain relief from the requirements that
the City immediately put granulated activated charcoal
(GAC) filters on all City wells with DBCP levels in excess
of the State standards. Dufour and Assoc: '-.es is well
versed in dealing with these regulatory agencies.
Although the City Attorney dislikes the routine use of
outside consultants, Mr. Dufour's unique experience and
qualification makes him a valuable asset in this matter.
It was requested that Council authorize an additional
$10,000 to keep Dufour and Associates on board for the
present.
On motion of Council Member Davenport, Mann second, the
City Council unanimously authorized an additional $10,000
to retain the firm of Dufour & Associates for
dibromochloropropane (DBCP).
URGENCY ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA REGARDING
SUPPLEMENTAL FEDERAL TRANSIT FUNDS
On motion of Council Member Mann, Pennino second, the City
Council unanimously found that the circumstances
surrounding placing item regarding "Supplemental Federal
Transit Funds" on the agenda became known after the agenda
for the meeting of March 3, 1993 was posted.
On motion of Council Member Mann, Pennino second, the City
Council unanimously determined it would take action on the
matter.
SUPPLEMENTAL FEDERAL TRANSIT FUNDS APPROVED
CC -50(a) Assistant City Manager Glenn presented the following report.
On February 17, 1993, President Clinton announced his
economic plan to stimulate the economy. Part of his
economic stimulus proposal includes some $15.7 billion in
short term spending. Part of that $15.7 billion is in
transit capital grants. It is expected these funds will be
used for bus and van purchases.
The emphasis on these projects is that they be ready to go,
i.e., that contracts can be awarded or procurement actions
taken within 60 days of enactment.
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Our present Dial -A -Ride fleet has only 2
wheelchair -equipped vans. This is inadequate as our calls
for service are increasing. We also are presently using
three sedans which somewhat limits the number of passengers
that- can be carried. We also have two station wagons which
are nearing the end of their expected life.
On Friday, February 26, 1993, the Assistant City Manager
was asked by CALTRANS to submit a proposed supplemental
funding request. He was asked to. respond by March 2,
1993. Mr. Glenn sent the request to CALTRANS for 5
wheelchair -equipped mini -vans. The local share (201r) can
be funded using TDA funds.
Council was requested to authorize requests for bids for 5
mini -vans with the understanding that purchase would not be
made until the Federal funding became available.
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock,
Mann second, unanimously authorized staff to request bids
for five wheelchair equipped mini -vans for Dial -A -Ride.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City
Council, Mayor Pennino adjourned the meeting at
approximately 12:35 a.m.
ATTEST:
Jd fifer M Perrin
City Clerk
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