HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 4, 1998LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1998
7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Steve Newman, First Baptist Church.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Sieglock.
3. FILLING OF VACATED COUNCIL SEAT
Mayor Sieglock introduced newly -appointed Council Member, Robert J. Johnson, and asked him
to join the City Clerk at the podium. Mrs. Reimche conducted the oath of office and congratulated
Council Member Johnson by presenting him with a framed Certificate of Appointment. Mayor
Sieglock presented Council Member Johnson with a beautifully framed pen and ink rendering of
City Hall.
Council Member Johnson introduced his wife Carol, his son Bob, who works for American Medical
Response in Stockton, his son Larry, who is beginning a career in Fresno with a TV affiliate, and
Larry's fiancee' Sharon. Mr. Johnson thanked the Council who made this difficult decision and
gave a special thanks to City Clerk Reimche who made sure the candidates were organized and
at ease throughout the process. Finally, Council Member Johnson thanked his friends who
encouraged and supported him, and, to those who were not supportive of his appointment, Mr.
Johnson suggested they watch and wait and hopefully be pleasantly surprised with the results.
Council Member Johnson then took his seat at the Council table.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members - Johnson, Land, Mann, Pennino and Sieglock (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - None
Also Present: City Manager Flynn, Deputy City Manager Keeter, Public Works Director Prima,
Community Development Director Bartlam, Electric Utility Director Vallow, City
Attorney Hays and City Clerk Reimche
5. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) Mayor Sieglock presented a proclamation to Dick Seibel proclaiming the week of March
15 - 21, 1998 as "DeMolay Week" in the City of Lodi.
b) Dennis Bennett, Chairman of the Old Lodi Union High School Site Foundation, presented
Mayor Sieglock with a check in the amount of $125,000 towards repayment of the loan for
the Performing Arts and Conferencing Center at Hutchins Street Square. Mr. Bennett
also presented the Council with T-shirts that read "1997-98 Performing Arts Center Under
Construction, Lodi, California". Mr. Bennett announced that April 215` begins a full week of
celebrations and events to mark the reopening of the facility.
Continued March 4, 1998
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of
Council Member Johnson, Pennino second, unanimously approved the following items hereinafter
set forth except those otherwise noted:
a) Claims were approved in the amount of $2,014,104.56 and Disbursements Through Wire
Transfer in the amount of $248,061.07.
b) The minutes of February 18, 1998 (Regular Meeting), February 19, 1998 (Adjourned
Regular Meeting), February 19, 1998 (Special Meeting) and February 24, 1998 (Special
Meeting) were approved as written.
C) Approved the specifications for 25,000 feet of #2AWG, 20,000 feet of #750Kcmil, and
34,000 feet of #1000Kcmil jacketed 15kV concentric neutral primary underground cable
for the Electric Utility Department and authorized advertising for bids.
d) Approved the Request for Proposals and the draft agreement form for concession
operations at Armory Park and the Softball Complex through December, 2000 and
authorized advertisement for proposals.
e) Adopted Resolution No. 98-32 awarding the bid for purchase of 20,000 feet of #2/0
primary underground conductor to the low bidder, Pirelli Cables of Columbia, South
Carolina, in the amount of $23,640.35.
f) Adopted Resolution No. 98-33 awarding the bid for the purchase of 52 wood utility poles
as listed below to the low bidder, Taylor Lumber and Treating, Sheridan, Oregon, in the
amount of $18,739.88.
g) Adopted Resolution No. 98-34 awarding the contract for 1998 Sidewalk Repair Program
and Miscellaneous Concrete Work to A & A Enterprise, of Lodi, in the amount of
$53,135.00.
h) Adopted Resolution No. 98-35 accepting the development improvements for Towne
Ranch, Unit No. 5, Tract No. 2698.
i) Adopted Resolution No. 98-36 accepting the development improvements for Bangs
Ranch, Unit No. 2, Tract No. 2683.
j) Accepted the improvements under the "Mokelumne River Tree Removal" contract and
directed the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's
Office.
k) Accepted the improvements under the "Century Boulevard Street Overlay, Ham Lane to
Church Street, and Turner Road Street Overlay, Beckman Road to East End of Turner
Road" contract and directed the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the
County Recorder's Office.
1) Received for information only the contract change orders for Hutchins Street Square
Conference and Performing Arts Center, 125 South Hutchins Street.
m) Adopted Resolution No. 98-37 approving the new rental rates for the facilities at Hutchins
Street Square.
n) Agenda item #F-14 entitled, "Resolution in support of the City of Tracy regarding Alameda
County's legal action" was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staffs request.
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o) Set Public Hearing for March 18, 1998 to consider and approve potential uses of Federal
funds received through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME
programs for the 1998-99 fiscal year.
P) Agenda item #E-16 entitled, "Appointment to Northern California Power Agency (NCPA)"
was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staffs request and will be rescheduled for the
meeting of March 18, 1998.
q) Adopted Resolution No. 98-38 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional
services agreement with The Energy Solutions Company for Public Benefits Cost (PBC)
Program Services March 1998 - June 1999.
r) Approved expenditure of $15,000 for 1998 Fourth of July Fireworks Exhibition at Lodi
Lake.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
8. COMMUNICATIONS (CITY CLERK)
a) On recommendation of the City's Risk Manager and/or the City's contract administrator,
Insurance Consulting Associates, Inc. (ICA), the City Council, on motion of Council
Member Land, Mann second, unanimously rejected the following claims:
1. Jamal Ibrahim, date of loss 10/22/97
2. Dennis Walker, date of loss 11/28/97
3. Edward Hallisey, date of loss 12/10/97
b) City Clerk Reimche read the following ABC Licenses:
1. Don R. Griffith to Chanmony Buo and Phally Sap, Del Monte Club, 121 North
Cherokee Lane, Lodi, On -Sale General, Person to Person Transfer
2. Maria G. Martinez, EI Rosal, 728 West Kettleman Lane, Lodi, On -Sale Beer and
Wine, Original License.
3. John A. Anagnos to Candy L. Jackson and Milan Domanovich, Sports Shack,
1420 West Kettleman Lane, Suites L & M, Lodi, On -Sale General Eating Place,
Person to Person Transfer
C) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Johnson second, unanimously
made the following appointment to the East Side Improvement Committee:
East Side Improvement Committee
Pamela M. Castro Term to expire March 1, 1999
9. REGULAR CALENDAR
a) Agenda item #1-1 entitled, "Agreement for provision of engineering and construction
services between City of Lodi and Woodbridge Irrigation District (WID)".
(Council Member Pennino abstained from discussion and voting on this matter.)
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Electric Utility Director Vallow reminded the City Council that it was briefed at the January
13, 1998 Shirtsleeve Session on the status of Woodbridge Irrigation District's efforts to
become an electric power provider. At that time it was reported that Electric Utility
Department staff had been providing professional assistance in examining the feasibility
of this endeavor. The Council was clear in its direction that the Electric Utility Department
should aggressively pursue wholesale opportunities and regional economic benefits. The
proposed Agreement with Woodbridge Irrigation District provides Lodi with an opportunity
to market surplus wholesale generation and improves the Electric Utility's economy of
scale with respect to provision of electric services.
Since the January 13, 1998 meeting, Woodbridge has taken several steps to prepare to
serve Sebastiani Wineries and is now ready to begin construction of a 12kV line to
provide service to Sebastiani facilities in the Woodbridge area. The Electric Utility
Department is requesting authorization to enter into a contract to act as Woodbridge's
contractor for the construction of this line. The Electric Utility Department will provide
labor and materials for construction of the line; Woodbridge Irrigation District will
reimburse the Electric Utility Department over a period not to exceed eighty-four months.
Interest will be paid by Woodbridge at a rate equal to that obtained by the Local Area
Investment Fund. Sebastiani Wineries will become a customer of Woodbridge Irrigation
District; the Electric Utility Department is not proposing to provide retail services outside
its current service area. Operation and maintenance services, interconnection rights, and
access to market priced power will be negotiated in the future under separate agreement.
A. Woodbridge Irrigation District has approved a Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact for the project to serve Sebastiani Wineries.
B. Woodbridge Irrigation District has obtained the approval of the Local Area
Formation Commission to serve the Sebastiani facility that is not currently within
its legal borders.
C. Woodbridge Irrigation District has applied for membership in the Northern
California Joint Pole Association.
D. The Board of Directors of the Woodbridge Irrigation District is scheduled to
consider this contract at their March 10, 1998 meeting. Mr. Vallow took a
moment to introduce Mr. William Stokes and Mr. Andy Christiansen, members of
the District.
E. The contracting of services between the Electric Utility Department and the
Woodbridge Irrigation District would result in the optimal allocation of personnel
resources and improved economies of scale with respect to the provision of
electric service.
The availability of low cost power and improved reliability of distribution service in
the Woodbridge area bordering the City of Lodi would be a benefit to the area's
economy.
G. Woodbridge Irrigation District would become a potential new wholesale customer
for surplus Lodi electric power, achieving the Council's stated goal.
City staff has been meeting with PG&E's engineering staff with respect to design aspects
of the proposed project.
Speaking in support of the matter was Andy Christiansen, Woodbridge Irrigation District
(WID), 1811 Orchis Court, Lodi -
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Council Member Mann expressed concern regarding whether or not the City would be
liable to incur fees should this agreement bring about a legal action against the City, and
what expense and responsibility would the City be required to pay. City Attorney Hays
indicated that the agreement could additionally contain the following language:
"This Agreement may be terminated by Woodbridge with five (5) days written notice. in
the event of such termination Woodbridge shall pay Lodi for all services rendered from the
date of the Agreement to date of termination, all related expenses, and all termination
expenses. In the event of unforeseen extraordinary expenses levied as a result of third
party actions, this agreement may be terminated by either party, provided that notice is
given prior to construction commencement. "
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Land, Mann second, adopted Resolution
No. 98-39 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for the Electric Utility
Department to provide engineering and construction services to Woodbridge Irrigation
District (WID) with the addition of the language set forth above by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Johnson, Land, Mann and Sieglock (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - Pennino
10. ORDINANCES
None.
11. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) None.
12. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) City Manager Flynn announced the birthdays of Deputy City Manager Keeter on March
29, 1998; Fire Chief Kenley on March 8, 1998; and Deputy City Attorney Luebberke on
March 26, 1998.
Public Works Director Prima introduced the new City Engineer, Bob Murdoch. Mr.
Murdoch comes to us from the City of Stockton and has a variety of experience including
solid waste. Bob will be up to speed within a matter of weeks.
b) Mayor Sieglock announced that Bob Johnson submitted his letter of resignation from the
Parks and Recreation Commission and direction was given to the City Clerk to post for
this vacancy. Mayor Sieglock also announced that on March 31, 1998 there will be a
welfare reform job fair at the Grape Festival Grounds.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Sieglock adjourned the
meeting at approximately 7:51 p.m.
ATTEST:
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk