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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 25, 1989353 MINUTES JOINT MEETING CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES, LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1989 7:30 P.M. FINE ARTS BUILDING 125 SOUTH HUTCHINS STREET LODI, CALIFORNIA CC -7(e) The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by John CC -40 Vatsula, President, Board of Trustees, Lodi Unified School CC -43 District. The following Council Members, Lodi Unified School District Board Members, Staff, and City of Lodi Parks and Recreation Commission members were in attendance: Lodi City Council John R. (Randy) Snider, Mayor David M. Hinchman, Mayor Pro Tempore Evelyn M. Olson, Council Member James W. Pinkerton, Jr., Council Member Fred M. Reid, Council Member Lodi Unified School District Governing Board John Vatsula, President Floyd Dale, Vice President Tom Bandelin, Clerk Robert Ball, Board Member Ann Johnston, Board Member James Lynch, Board Member Eleanor Todd, Board Member City of Lodi Parks and Recreation Commissioners Robert Johnson Stephen Scott City of Lodi Staff Members Thomas A. Peterson, City Manager Jerry L. Glenn, Assistant City Manager Bobby W. McNatt, City Attorney James B. Schroeder, Community Development Director Charlene J. Lange, Community Center Director Ron W. Williamson, Parks and Recreation Director Scott L. Essin, Parks Superintendent Jack L. Ronsko, Public Works Director Larry Hansen, Police Captain Alice M. Reimche, City Clerk Lodi Unified School District Staff Members Neil Schmidt, Superintendent Don Shalvey, Assistant Superintendent, K-12 Education Beverly Lacy, Coordinator Year -Round Education Mamie Starr, Facility Planner Joan Pipes, Business Manager Len Fischer, Director of Maintenance and Operations Joan Jensen, Administrative Assistant Opening remarks were made by Board President Vatsula and Mayor Snider. 001 Continued April 25, 1989 ITEMS OF DISCUSSION a) General Effects of Year -Around Schools Superintendent Neil Schmidt announced that, beginning this July, all students within the City of Lodi will be on year -around school. Assistant Superintendent Don Shalvey talked about the school district's concern of having 4,000 to 5,000 students off-track at any one time working under the year-round school calendar. Information was shared by Lodi Unified School District and City staff members regarding meetings that had been held concerning the subject in an effort to mitigate problems that will be encountered in the off-track time segments. City services, specifically its recreation programs which had taken advantage of school district swimming pools and dormant campuses during summer vacation, will be severely impacted. The public library and its services will also be impacted. 1) Use of School Districts Swimming Pool It was suggested that one of the trickiest issues is the use of the Tokay High School pool. The City of Lodi had paid half the cost of constructing the pool. In exchange for fronting half the cost, the City was allowed use of the pool for its instruction programs, public swimming, and use by city swim leagues. Many of the activities occur during the summer months. With the school operating twelve months a year, the pool may be tied up from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., daily. City programs may not be able to get underway until sometime after 3:30 p.m. The time in the pool will be curtailed drastically according to Parks and Recreation Director Ron Williamson. Mr. Williamson further stated that Blakely Park will become the paramount pool for public swimming. It was also pointed out that the City has not had use of the Lodi High School pool for two years because of renovations. Members of the City Council indicated their displeasure on the limitations upon the City in using the Tokay High pool and indicated that they felt that, in view of the fact that the City had contributed 50% towards its construction, the City was entitled to being able to use it for City programs earlier than 5:30 p.m. Board President Vatsula indicated that school district staff will be directed to negotiate with City staff regarding use of the pools. (2) Future of Camp Hutchins Parks and Recreation Director Williamson reported that Camp Hutchins is doing well and is operating at its maximum of 30 students. City officials indicated that the program will continue but will probably not be expanded due to a lack of facilities. Continued April 25, 1989 35- (3) Recreation Programmin A discussion regarding recreation programming followed. Representatives of the school district were asked if funding for such programs would be available. Mayor Pro Tempore Hinchman expressed his concern that recreational programs be initiated right away for off-track teenagers. School District officials indicated that initiating cross tracking programs was being looked at. In response to Council Member Olson's inquiry of school transportation availability to off-track students, school district representatives indicated they were looking into the matter as well. Following an inquiry by Council Member Reid, discussion followed regarding the possibility of lighting some of the school's playing fields. Board President Vatsula asked if the City would have any clout in asking legislators to help in obtaining assistance for costs needed for the transition to year -around -school and the increased costs to be incurred by the City under this new schedule. City Manager Peterson indicated that it has been the City's experience that legislators are not sympathetic to cities and indicated that schools at least have a direct tie to the state. b) Lodi Lake Nature Area Programs Following introduction of the subject of the Lodi Lake Nature Area, Assistant Superintendent Don Shalvey indicated the he felt this was a real success story of a city and school district joint effort. Dave Mende and his committee, the docents and all those involved in the Lodi Lake Nature Area Program, were applauded for their efforts in this program. Representatives of the City urged that this program not be cut. c) Joint Use Agreement An update on the status of the Joint Use Agreement was given by the districts business manager, Joan Pipes. Following discussion with questions being directed to Lodi Unified School District and City Staff, City Attorney McNatt indicated that a draft document would be available in about three weeks. Mr. McNatt also indicated that it would be a pretty comprehensive document. Board Member Ann Johnson expressed her concern of the bumping of the City for use of school facilities and indicated that perhaps all school administrators were not aware of the Joint Use Agreement. RECESS A recess was called at 8:45 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened at 8:55 p.m. 3 356 I Continued April 25, 1989 d) School Sites Facility Planner Mamie Starr gave a presentation regarding school sites. Ms. Starr indicated that presently Lodi Unified School District has 22,400 students. It is projected that there will be 34,000 students by the year 2000 and 54,000 by the year 2010. A report indicating planned facilities to the year 2000 was presented by Ms. Starr who then responded to questions as were posed by representatives of both entities. e) Mello -Roos Election Ms. Starr reported that the Lodi Unified School District is preparing for a Mello -Roos district -wide election on September 19, 1989 for $80,000,000 in construction bonds. This will require a 2/3 majority vote for passage. Ms. Starr and other school district representatives then responded to questions regarding the Mello -Roos election. Questions regarding the difference between the bedroom tax and the current method of collecting impaction fees was also addressed by Ms. Starr. Community Development Director Schroeder gave an update on the Measure A decision and the cities proposed 2% growth rate. Parks and Recreation Commissioner Bob Johnson asked if the Mello -Roos election is successful, could part of the funds be used to replace the Hale Park facilities under a joint use program. Following an inquiry by Council Member Pinkerton, Ms. Starr gave a breakdown on the additional costs there would be in the various categories, if the Mello -Roos election is successful. Following an inquiry by Council Member Hinchman, Police Captain Larry Hansen gave an update on the anti-drug programs currently being presented in Lodi schools. There being no further business, Mayor Snider adjourned the City Council at 9:45 p.m. Attest: y 6'' Alice M. Reimche City Clerk