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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 1, 1993Q`3 / CITY OF LODI REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1993 7:00 P.M. 1. 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 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Lee Hamby, Temple Baptist Church. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pennino. y 4. AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS a) Dr. Helmuth Hoff presented an update regarding dibromochloropropane (DBCP) (copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office). Further, Joel Szabat, representative of Assemblyman Larry Bowler, responded on the issue and read a letter by Mr. Bowler in support of Lodi's efforts in the DBCP matter. Following the report, Mayor Pennino presented a plaque to Dr. Hoff as the first recipient of the newly -created Mayor's Community Service Award Program. An individual plaque was given to Dr. Hoff and a perpetual plaque will be placed in the Carnegie Forum listing recipients of this most distinguished award. FILE NO. CC -2(p), CC -6 AND CC -183(a) b) Ann Areida-Hintz, Senior Services Coordinator with the City of Lodi, introduced Robert Lombana, City Carrier with the U.S. Postal Service, who presented a report regarding the Carrier Alert Program. This free program is to identify at -risk persons through a sticker placed on the inside of mailboxes. FILE NO. CC -6 5. 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 except those otherwise noted: a) Claims were approved in the amount of $3,319,263.81. FILE NO. CC -21 (a) 1 Continued December 1, 1993 b) The Minutes of November 17, 1993 (Regular Meeting) were approved as written. c) Agenda item #E-3 entitled, "Plans and specifications and advertisement for bids for Thurman Street Improvement, Beckman Road to 1,8001 E/Beckman Road" was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staff's request. d) Agenda item #E-4 entitled, "Contract Award for Lodi Lake Soil Removal, 1301 West Turner Road" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon under the Regular Calendar. (Removed pursuant to staff's request.) e) Agenda item #E-5 entitled, "Report regarding urgency purchase of electrical cable" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon under the Regular Calendar. (Removed by Council Member Davenport.) 6. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS r a) Council Member Sieglock invited the public to attend the ground breaking ceremonies for the Lodi Boys and Girls Club at Blakely Park, Saturday, December 4, 1993 at 3:30 p.m. b) Mayor Pennino requested that staff look into the possibility of a Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee of approximately seven citizens who are involved in the Cherokee Lane and Downtown Revitalization to assist in the plans and scope of work for the revitalization effort. FILE NO. CC -2(a), CC -72 AND CC -400 c) Council Member Davenport thanked the public for attending the meeting and commented on the following matters: (1) Commented on the dibromochloropropane (DBCP) issue and why the State puts such strict regulations on a minuscule amount of DBCP when there are many bigger concerns such as chemicals that are found in orange juice as reported on a recent edition of "60 Minutes"; (2) Informed the public about a report the Police Chief recently presented to the City Council about violent crimes in Lodi and urged that gangs still be a top priority; (3) Informed the public that a trip was recently made to Mountain View for the purpose of obtaining further information regarding downtown revitalization; (4) Informed the public that, despite the request of the City Council at its last Council meeting, the State Department of Toxic Substances is still continuing with its investigation of PCE/TCE in Lodi's ground water; (5) Commented that the City is currently in negotiations with the Lodi Police Officers' Association (LPDA) unit and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) unit and that the United Firefighters of Lodi (UFL) is still involved in its grievances; (6) Again requested the information on grievances (Mayor Pennino informed Council Member Davenport that the information was given to the Council earlier that evening); (7) Commented that he still believes the budget is unbalanced; (8) Commented on the letter the City Council received from a local citizen regarding the siren of the Lodi fire engine that drives through the neighborhoods during Christmas time and encouraged the citizens to speak out about any problems; and (9) Received phone 2 OW/ �` Continued December 1, 1993 calls from citizens who have experienced power outages recently that are not yet resolved, and he would like to see the matter completed. FILE NO. CC -6, CC -34, CC -72, CC -183(a) AND CC -400 d) Council Member Snider informed staff that he received a phone call from residents of Tandy Ranch II who are very anxious for Century Boulevard to open. FILE NO. CC -16, CC -45(a) AND CC -45(h) 7. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS a) Harry Thomas, 17 North Central Avenue, Lodi, read a letter (on file in the City Clerk's office) regarding the future of California in relation to immigration, welfare, NAFTA, air contamination, water shortage, etc. Anyone wishing to assist Mr. Thomas in this matter was invited to contact him at 368-4307. FILE NO. CC -16 b) Dennis Bennett, Chairman of the Old Lodi Union High School Site Foundation, presented the Mayor with a blueprint of the new catering kitchen at the Hutchins Street Square and informed the Council that it paid $38,500 towards the completion of this project. Further, Mr. Bennett presented a check in the amount of $20,000 towards the payment of the renovation of Hutchins Street Square (leaving a remainder of $120,000 on this loan). FILE NO. CC -2(a) AND CC -27(e) c) Judy Peterson, owner of 2 + 2 Pret, 15 Downtown Mall, Lodi, presented the Mayor with a personalized Nicole Miller tie for his dedication in serving this City as Mayor. d) Frank Alegre, 2000 Edgewood Drive, Lodi, commented on DBCP and what the bureaucrats have and have not done in this matter. Mr. Alegre also commented on the rules and regulations being placed on business owners, and also encouraged the Council to go to the League of California Cities to lobby for the City's rights and stand up and be heard. Mr. Alegre also suggested that the Council give a five-minute synopsis at each Council meeting of what took place at the Shirtsleeve Sessions for those who are unable to attend. FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -183(a) 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 3 Continued December 1, 1993 9. COMMUNICATIONS (CITY CLERK) 0�7 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 Mann, Sieglock second, unanimously rejected the following claims and referred them back to ICA: 1. Central Sierra Bank, date of loss 11/14/93 2. Joanne Seibel, date of loss 10/7/93 FILE NO. CC -4(c) b) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Pennino second, unanimously directed the City Clerk to post for the following terms which are due to expire shortly: SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION Lillian Goldsmith term to expire December 31, 1993 Dorance Ochs term to expire December 31, 1993 MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT Robert Fuller term to expire December 31, 1993 FILE NO. CC -2(e) AND CC -2(i) c) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Snider, Mann second, unanimously concurred with the Mayor's recommendation to appoint the following persons to the City Efficiency Study Committee: CITY EFFICIENCY STUDY COMMITTEE Jack Fiori, Chairperson Mike Locke Brian Chavez -Ochoa Elizabeth Rosenquist Chad B. Meyer Frank C. Alegre Dorean Rice Mayor Pennino introduced Mike Locke, Brian Chavez -Ochoa, Frank Alegre and Dorean Rice who were present in the audience. Council Member Davenport relayed a complaint he had received from an applicant who was not interviewed by the Mayor for this committee. Mayor Pennino responded that everyone who had filled out an application was given the opportunity to be interviewed; however, some of the applicants were out of town and unable to be reached to meet this deadline. FILE NO. CC -2(u) AND CC -6 4 Continued December 1, 1993 d) The City Council received for information the application of Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) in which it is asking that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approve funding for PG&E's Low-Emmission Vehicle Program. FILE NO. CC -7(t) 10. REGULAR CALENDAR a) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Snider, Davenport second, unanimously approved the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS), a required document, which enables the City to continue receiving funds under the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs. FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -55 b) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Davenport second, unanimously approved the hiring of a Community Improvement Officer. Speaking on the matter were the following persons: 1. Virginia Lahr, 311 East Elm Street, Lodi (support); 2. Michael Meek, 325 East Pine Street, Lodi (support); 3. Virginia Snyder, P.O. Box 2444, Lodi (support); 4. Frank Alegre, 2000 Edgewood Drive, Lodi (support; however, questioned how much authority the Community Improvement Officer will have to enforce the codes); 5. Ken Owen, Lodi resident, (support); and 6. Rita Rott, 932 Sylvia Drive, Lodi (support). FILE NO. CC -2(s), CC -6 AND CC -34 c) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Snider, Davenport second, unanimously approved $5,000 "seed" money to be allocated to Lodi Police Department to purchase needed supplies and equipment for the "Partners" Volunteer Program. FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -152 d) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Snider, Sieglock second, unanimously approved the addition of two full-time police officers to be used specifically for a bicycle program paid out of Proposition 172 funds. Speaking on the matter were the following persons: 1. Virginia Lahr, 311 East Elm Street, Lodi (support); 2. John Kraai, no address given, commented that he felt betrayed regarding the reasons for Proposition 172 and that the money should be used on maintaining level of service; and 3. Mike Locke, 24 North Crescent Avenue, Lodi (support). FILE NO. CC -34 AND CC -152 5 Continued December 1, 1993 e) The City Council, on motion of Mayor Pennino, Davenport second, unanimously rejected the bids for Lodi Lake Soil Removal, 1301 West Turner Road, deferring the project until some future date for rebid. FILE NO. CC -12(b) AND CC -27(c) f) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Snider, Davenport second, unanimously received report regarding urgency purchase of 2,000 feet of 750Kcmil 600 -volt copper conductor from Excel Electrical Supply in Sacramento in the amount of $7,475.70. FILE NO. CC -20 AND CC -47 g) Under the segment regarding the reorganization of the Lodi City Council, Mayor Pennino reflected on the accomplishments from this last year and expressed his appreciation to his fellow Council Members, staff and citizens for making this year a memorable one. City Clerk Perrin then asked Mayor Pennino to join her at the podium whereby she presented the Mayor with a plaque for his untiring efforts and dedication to this community during his year as Mayor. Mrs. Perrin also informed the Mayor that his photograph will now be added to the "Wall of Mayors". 4 City Clerk Perrin, Acting -Mayor, then conducted the election for Mayor by opening the nominations. Council Member Snider nominated Mayor Pro Tempore Sieglock for Mayor; Council Member Pennino seconded the nomination. There being no further nominations, the nominations were declared closed. The City Council unanimously elected Mayor Pro Tempore Sieglock as Mayor. Further, Mayor Sieglock then conducted the election for Mayor Pro Tempore by opening the nominations. Council Member Snider nominated Council Member Mann for Mayor Pro Tempore; Council Member Pennino seconded the nomination. There being no further nominations, the nominations were declared closed. The City Council unanimously elected Council Member Mann as Mayor Pro Tempore. Mayor Sieglock then made a few comments, thanking the citizens of Lodi, his colleagues and God for this special opportunity. Mayor Sieglock stated he will have an open door policy and encouraged citizens to contact him, and he is looking forward to the next year. Mayor Sieglock introduced his wife, Brenda, and his two children, Mark and Chris, and his mother and father who were in the audience. FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -18 11. ORDINANCES None. 12. CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session. o&o Continued December 1, 1993 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Sieglock adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:31 p.m. ATTEST: fifer Perrin ty Cle