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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 17, 1986405 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1986 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Pinkerton, Snider, and Reid (Mayor) Absent: Council Members - None CLAIMS CC -21(a) Claims were approved in the amount of $631,485.67. ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS UNDER :ADI GRAPE BOWL SEAT REPLACEMENT CONTRACT Council accepted the improve ants for "Lodi Grape Bowl Seat Replacement" and directed the Public Works Director to file CC -20 a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office - OC -47 The contract was awarded to Stadiums Unlimited, Inc. of Grinnell, Iowa, on July 16, 1986, in the amount of $29,586.50. The contract has been completed in substantial conformance with the plans and specifications approved by the City Council. The contract completion date was October 10, 1986 and the actual completion date was November 26, 1986. The final contract price was $29,586.50, less liquidated damages of $1,950.00. Also Present: City Manager Peterson, Assistant City Manager Glenn, Community Development Director Schroeder, Public Works Director Ronsko, City Attorney Stein, and City Clerk Reinche INVOCATION The invocation was given by Dr. Wayne Kildall, Center of Hope. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Reid. PRESENTATIONS IADI DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COK4ERCE PRESENTS CITY COPY OF FIIM, "LODI, EVERYBODY'S HOME TOWN" Lowell Flemner, representing the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce, presented the City with a copy of its new CC -7(k) promotional film entitled, "Lodi, Everybody's Home Town". PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Reid proclaimed the week of Dec. -ember 14 - 20, 1986 as "Drunk and Drugged Driving Week". CC -37 REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Olson, Snider second, approved the following actions hereinafter set forth. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CLAIMS CC -21(a) Claims were approved in the amount of $631,485.67. ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS UNDER :ADI GRAPE BOWL SEAT REPLACEMENT CONTRACT Council accepted the improve ants for "Lodi Grape Bowl Seat Replacement" and directed the Public Works Director to file CC -20 a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office - OC -47 The contract was awarded to Stadiums Unlimited, Inc. of Grinnell, Iowa, on July 16, 1986, in the amount of $29,586.50. The contract has been completed in substantial conformance with the plans and specifications approved by the City Council. The contract completion date was October 10, 1986 and the actual completion date was November 26, 1986. The final contract price was $29,586.50, less liquidated damages of $1,950.00. 4Ub Continued December 17, 1986 ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS UNDER WELL 6R ENCIASURE, 218 MISSION STREET, CONTRACT The City Council accepted the improvements for "Well 6R Enclosure, 218 Mission Street" and directed the Public CC -14(a) Works Director to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's office. Council was apprised that the contract was awarded to Neth Construction, Inc. of Stockton on April 16, 1986 in the amount of $26,548.00. The contract has been completed in substantial conformance with the plans and specifications approved by the City Council. The original ccupletion date was July 15, 1986, and the actual ccmpletion date was December 2, 1986. The delay was because of a misunderstanding between the contractor and the City which caused a considerable delay in delivery of some of the necessary material. The final contract price was $29,165.25. The difference between the contract amount and the final contract price is mainly due to same necessary modifications to the main gate and opening, additional mow strips, and removal of existing fencing. The total project cost includes sprinklers and landscaping not included under the contract. SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEZ NP ADDENDUM FOR JOHNSON RANCH UNIT NO. 1 APPROVED City Council approved the Subdivision Improvement Agreement Addendum for Johnson Ranch Unit No. 1 and authorized the CC -46 City Manager and City Clerk to execute it on behalf of the City. Council was apprised that the City Council authorized the City to pay for 50% of the cost of reconstruction of the Cherokee Lane/Century Boulevard intersection at its meeting of November 20, 1985. This addendum covers that installation based on actual construction costs. RENEZ,ZAL OF LEASE FOR G BASIN PROPERTY APPROVED City Council approved the renewal of the lease between Delmar and Doris Batch and the City of Lodi for the G Basin CC -6 property for one year and authorized the lease to be signed CC -27(a) by the City Manager and City Clerk. The Batches have leased this property frau the City since 1976 under two 5 -year leases. Since the ultimate plan for this basin has not been finalized, the City proposed that this lease now be on a year-to-year basis rather than a 5 -year term. This will give the City more flexibility and the lessees will have a chance to review their options on an annual basis. The lessees requested that the tern of the lease be from October 15, 1986 through December 31, 1987 to coincide with their other leases. This will not be a problem for the City. The amount of the lease is $1,215.00. A;%RRD - BID FOR PURCHASE OF SOLID STATE DATA RECORDERS AND ASSOCIATED SOFT10,RE RES. NO. 86-180 City Manager Peterson presented the following bids which 407 Continued December 17, 1986 had been received for Solid State Data Recorders and CC -12(d) Associated Software: ERNST AND WHINNEY AUDIT, K*4AGEMENT LETTER, AND REPORT ON GRANT ACTIVITY MR 1985-86 FISCAL YEAR. CC -6 CC -21(a) COUN= CERTIFIES OFFICIAL ELECTION SLI44ARY GENERAL ELECTION FIELD NOVEMBER 4, 1986 RES. NO. 86-181 CC -18 See page 419 Following reccuuendation of the City Manager, Council adopted Resolution No. 86-180 awarding the bid for the purchase of Solid State Data Recorders and Associated Software to Ace Supply Company, the low bidder, in the amount of $106,435.66. Council removed agenda item E -1-H - "Approve proposal to update and revise the City of Lodi General Plan" from the consent calendar and placed it on the Regular Calendar. The Lodi City Council accepted for filing the following documents relating to the 1985-86 Annual Audit by the audit firm of Ernst & Whinney.- 1. hinney: 1. Audited Financial Statements and Other Financial Information 2. Management Letter 3. Review of Investment Policy Compliance 4. Report on Internal Accounting, Administrative Controls, Grant Activity and Compliance for Single Audits Council adopted Resolution No. 86-181 - Resolution of the Lodi City Council certifying the official Election Summary for the City of Lodi Measures K, L, M, N, O, and P as set forth below for the Consolidated General Election held November 4, 1986 as Prepared by the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters: Measure K - Yes - 7,137 No - 5,511 Measure L - Yes - 6,001 No - 6,562 Measure M - Yes - 5,590 No - 6,799 Measure N - Yes - 6,269 No - 6,128 Measure 0 - Yes - 5,185 No - 7,264 Measure P - Yes - 5,493 No - 6,883 408 Continued December 17, 1986 CITY OF LODI, CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR MED93ERS OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES AMENDED RES. NO. 86-182 Council adopted Resolution No. 86-182 - Resolution Amending City of Lodi Conflict of Interest Code to Incorporate by CC -6 Reference the Fair Political Practices Commission's CC -34 Standard Model Conflict of Interest Code for Various City Boards and Commission Members and Designated Employees. COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR VARIOUS CITY COUNCIL APPOINTEES RES. NO. 86-183 Council adopted Resolution No. 86-183 approving the Monthly Compensation for Council appointees effective January 1, CC -34 1987 as follows: City Manager $5,866.00 City Clerk $3,212.00 City Attorney $5,319.00 VARIOUS ACTIONS PERTAINING TO POLICE PERSONNEL APPROVED RES. NO. 86-184 RES. N0. 86-184A Council adopted Resolutions 86-184 and 86-184A approving the following actions pertaining to police personnel: CC -34 1) Received for filing Memorandum of Understanding - Police Officers' Association - 1986 2) Established salaries - Police Officer and Police Officer Trainee I and II 3) Established salaries - police mid -management employees 4) Implemented benefits for represented employees of the Police Officers' Association of Lodi 5) Approved the revised holiday schedule for management and mid -management employees 6) Approved revised payments for health insurance premiums for mid -management employees CARE AND SAFETY OF DUCKS AT LODI LAKE PARK Sometime ago Council had received a letter from Lori Blanke on the care of the ducks at Lodi Lake Park requesting CC -16 fishing restrictions at the lake. The matter was referred to the Recreation Commission and to Staff for investigation and report. Ms. Blanke was informed that the ducks are currently fed twice a day and that the City has a working relationship with the Micke Grove Zoo and a Zoological Society through the County to take care of injured or wounded animals, birds, etc. which are nursed back to health and released, accordingly, back into the wild. Continued December 17, 1986 a Ms. Blanke has indicated to Staff that she was satisfied that all was being done that could reasonably be expected and that she did not wish to pursue the concern any further. DIAL -A -RIDE INSURANCE LIMITS INCREASED RES. NO. 86-185 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 86-185, providing for an increase in the insurance limits for Dial -A -Ride CC -50(a) vehicles. Council was apprised that the existing insurance limits on Dial -A -Ride vehicles is $500,000 per individual and $1,000,000 per occurrence. This coverage expires December 31, 1986. It is the recommendation of the City's Agent of Record, Jim Elson, that these limits be increased to $1,000,000 per individual, while retaining the $1,000,000 per occurrence for the caning year_ The difference in the premium for the higher limits is approximately $4,000 ($31,000 vs $35,000). PUBLIC HEARINGS HU7C.'HINS STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PLA7BY TO VINE STREET Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of publication of which is on file in the office CC -45(a) of the City Clerk, Mayor Reid called for the Public Hearing to consider the Environmental Impact Report Update and Project Alternates, Hutchins Street Improvement Project - Rimby to Vine Street, Lodi. A history of the project was presented by Public Works Director Ronsko. Mr. Ronsko informed the Council that the City of Lodi is roving ahead with the next phase of the Hutchins Street Improvement Project - the segment between Rimby Avenue and Vine Street. The project approved in 1981 and budgeted for construction in 1986 consisted of reconstructing the street within existing curbs with one travel lane in each direction, parking on both sides, and a left turn lane at Vine Street. At the request of the Lodi District Chamber of Cam erce, the City Council directed staff to study the possible addition of a continuous left turn lane. On September 17, 1986, the Council heard a staff presentation on left turn lane alternates for the Hutchins Street project. They were: Alternate I - Reconstruct the street within existing curbs and install one travel lane in each direction, a two-way left turn lane, and no parking on the west side. Alternate II - Widen the street on the west side by acquiring five feet of right-of-way plus utility easements and reconstruct the street with one travel lane in each direction, a two-way left turn lane, and parking on both sides. The City has prepared an update on the 1981 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the Hutchins Street Improvement Project. The update covers the portion of the project from Rimby Avenue to Vine Street. 41U Continued December 17, 1986 Senior Civil Engineer Richard Prima reviewed the EIR Addendum and responded to questions as were posed by the Council. Mr. Cecil Dillon, representing the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of alternate II. The following persons spoke on the matter, for the most part speaking in opposition to the project, either Alternate I and Alternate II: 1) Dorothy Nantt, 1315 South Hutchins Street, Lodi, speaking on behalf of her parents. 2) John R. Bredeson, 1001 South Hutchins Street, Lodi 3) Curtis Kelly, 12 South Hutchins Street, Lodi 4) Myrna White, 500 Ribier Street, Lodi 5) Amos Parker, 430 West Elm Street, Lodi 6) Ted Wittmayer, 921 South Hutchins Street, Lodi 7) Joyce Kelly, 12 South Hutchins Street, Lodi 8) Marie Vaz, 931 South Hutchins Street, Lodi 9) Mary Cron, 431 West Elm Street, Lodi 10) Enoch Nantt, 1315 South Hutchins Street, Lodi 11) Robert Kidd, 427 West Oak Street, Lodi There being no other persons in the audience wishing to speak on the matter, the public portion of the hearing was closed. A very lengthy discussion followed with questions being directed to Staff. on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Olson, Hincbnan second, Council certified as adequate the subject Environmental Impact Report. Council Member Pinkerton then moved to reject both alternates and to only resurface the subject street section. The motion was seconded by Mayor Reid, but was defeated by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Pinke Noes: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Snider, and Reid (Mayor) Absent: Council Members - None on motion of Council Member Hinchman, Snider second, Council approved Alternate II - widening the subject street on the west side by acquiring 5 feet of right-of-way plus utility easements and reconstruct the street with one travel lane in each direction, a two-way left turn lane, and parking on both sides with the appropriate mitigating measures. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, and Snider Noes: Council Members - Pinkerton and Reid 411 Continued December 17, 1986 Absent: Council Members - None PLANNING COMMISSION City Manager Peterson presented the following Planning REPORT Commission Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of December 8, 1986: CC -35 ell.- 4,5" REVISED 1986-87 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET The Planning Commission - Determined that the Revised 1986-87 Capital Improvement Budget, which covers the period from January 1, 1987, was in conformance with the Lodi General Plan and recam ended its approval to the City Council. OF INTEREST TO THE CITY COUNCIL Further, the Planning Cam ission - 1. Conditionally approved the request of Terry Piazza, c/o Baumbach and Piazza, Consulting Engineers on behalf of John Chapman for a Revised Tentative Parcel Map to divide the lot at 701 North Loma Drive into three single-family parcels in an area zoned R-2, Single -Family Residential_ 2. Heard a presentation from the City Attorney concerning the Brown Act Amendments which became effective January 1, 1987. Recc mended that the San Joaquin County Planning Commission take the following actions concerning the request of Norris S. Goff, President, Weldwood Mfg. Corp., for temporary storage of grapevines on an 8.26 acre portion of a 24.53 acre parcel on the north side of Pine Street: a) that an investigation be conducted to determine if this vine storage is an agricultural or industrial use; b) that the Local Health District report on possible health hazards from this type of storage; and c) that a determination be made as to what constitutes temporary storage since the vines have already been on the property from 18 to 24 months. COMMUNICATIONS (CITY CLERK) ABC LICENSE City Clerk Reimche presented the following Application for Alcohol Beverage License that had been received: CC -7 (f) a) Alvin G./Janice E. Allmendinger Trustees for the Sugar Foot Family Estate Trust Bumble Bee Inn 20 North Main Street, Lodi Person to Person transfer On sale beer 41Z Continued December 17, 1986 CLAIMS CC -4(c) On recommendation of the City Attorney and' L. J. Russo Insurance Services Inc., the City's Contract Administrator, Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Olson, Reid second denied the following claims and referred same back to the City's Contract Administrator: a) Weldon Schumacher DOL 10/20/86 b) Robin Stephensen DOL 10/20/86 c) George Hartman DOL 11/13/86 d) Jerany Shawn O'Mara DOL 8/1/86 e) Annella Schlenker DOL 7/16/86 f) Scott Marcus DOL 10/7/86 1161111001 19 ' �R� MAINTENANCE Following receipt of a letter from Mr. Thomas M. Zukermar_ advising of a grass roots effort to stimulate the CC -28 California Legislature to pass legislation providing for additional non -local support for Delta levee maintenance, Council determined that this should be done on an individual basis rather than by Council action. APPOINTMENT TO HOUSING AUTHORITY COUNTY - CITIES LIAISON COMMITTEE On motion of Mayor Reid, Olson second, Council concurred with the Mayor's appointment of Council Member Pinkerton to CC -2(a) the Housing Authority County -Cities Liaison Ccmaittee. COMMENTS BY CITY COUWIL MEMBERS FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES COMPLI3E`1TS ON CHRISTMAS GOODWILL PROGRAM Council Member Pinkerton commended the members of the Lodi Fire Department for the goodwill they are creating in the CC -9 cammuiity this Christmas. COMPLAINTS RECEIVED REGARDING LODI KING VIDEOCABLE PROGRAMMING CHANGES Following receipt of numerous complaints regarding the programming of the Cable Television Hone Shopping Club, the CC -16 City Attorney was asked to check to see if King Videocable CC -22(c) is violating their contract with the City. Further, Council directed the City Manager to forward a letter to King Videocable Company complaining about the change and reporting on the receipt of an overwhelming response from the community of dissatisfaction and displeasure. COMMUNITY APPLAUDED FOR ITS EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF THE NEEDY Council Member Hinchman applauded the community for its efforts this time of year toward helping the needy. CC -9 Council Member Hinchman wished everyone a Merry Christmas. 413 Continued December 17, 1986 ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING YEAR-ROUND SCHDOLING Council Member Hinctmian commented about year-round schooling now under consideration for the Lodi Unified CC -43 School District. LODI BOARD OF REALTORS COMMENDED FOR THEIR CHRISTMAS CAN TREE Mayor Pro Tempore Olson stated that she had presented a proclamation to the Lodi Board of Realtors for their CC -9 Christmas Can Tree kickoff. Mrs. Olson commended the Lodi Board of Realtors on this very worthwhile effort. CCHPLIME NTARY DIAL -A -RIDE NEWS YEAR EVE Mayor Reid reminded the commmmity that complimentary Dial -A -Ride will be provided within the City of Lodi on CC -50(a) 9:00 p.m., December 31, 1986 to 3:00 a.m., January 1, 1987. CCMMM''S BY THE PUBLIC ON NON AGENDA ITEMS COMPLAINTS REGARDING KING VIDECCABLE COMPANY PROGRAMMING CHANGE Eileen St. Yves, 310 South Orange Street, Lodi, presented a petition signed by approximately 40 people objecting to the CC -16 changing of Cable programming to include the "Hone Shopping CC -22(c) Club". Following discussion, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Olson, Pinkerton second, Council reaffirmed its earlier direction to the City Manager to write a letter of complaint to Kingvideo Cable Company regarding this matter. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER REGULAR CALENDAR LAWRENCE PARK BASEBALL FIELD RENAMED "TONY ZUPO FIELD" Council was apprised that the Recreation and Parks Commission has recommended the renaming of the current CC -6 Lawrence Park Baseball Field to "Tony Zupo Field". The CC -27(c) suggestion to rename this facility was presented by Mr. John Nilmeyer to the Recreation and Parks C wassion at its November meeting. Mr. Nilmeyer based this proposal on Mr. Zupo's 41 years as manager of the local Child Wine baseball team. His involvement with hundreds of young adults, who have played for him and have been helped and influenced by him in having the opportunity to play at the semi -pro level, has been significant. He has supported the local B.O.B.S. for 26 years by membership and assistance with the youth baseball programs, as well as having been an active member of the Lodi Sports Hall of Fame Committee, both as a "Hall of Famer" himself and a committee member. To give some background on the original name of the park, the Lawrence family donated the land for the Grape Bowl, Lawrence Park proper, and the Armory Park facilities, and the park was named after then. In this regard, we contacted a member of the Lawrence family, Moe Gritsch (wham we knew from Recreation Department activities), and 414 Continued December 17, 1986 requested this name change. We also asked if this would present any conflicts or concerns to the family. Mrs. Gritsch, whose sons played for Tony Zupo, was elated over the idea and indicated that she definitely would approve the action. It was felt by the Chairman of the Recreation Commission and Parks and Recreation Director that this approval should be put in writing, and Mrs. Gritsch couplied with this request with a letter which we received for the Commission meeting of December 2. CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC NOTICE BULLETIN BOARD Council was apprised that recently adopted legislation provides for significant changes in the Brown Act open CC -6 meeting requirements effective January 1, 1987. These latest amendments will have little effect on the City of Lodi since our City already has in place most of the new requirements. There is one area that merits attention, that being a new requirement that agendas be posted in a location freely accessible to the public. We have been advised that this means accessible 24 hours a day. Mayor Reid has suggested that the City erect a bulletin board in With the Lawrence family's full support and the knowledge of Mr. Zupo's contributions, this proposal was presented to the Commission and met with 100% approval. Mr. Nilmeyer was in the audience and addressed the Council regarding his suggestion. On motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Snider second, Council renamed the current Lawrence Park Baseball Field to "Tony Zupo Field" per Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation and Department Head concurrence. Further Council directed Staff to have an appropriate plaque or sign placed at the site at the earliest possible time. RESTRICTED (PERMIT) PARKING RESCINDED CN FLORA STREET RES. NO. 86-186 Council was reminded that, at its regular meeting of October 1, 1986, the City Council took action to extend the CC -48(1) permit parking area in the vicinity of the Pacific Coast Producers Cannery to include Flora Street. This action was at the request of residents of this street who presented a petition in support of permit parking there. At its regular meeting of November 5, 1986, the City Council heard a presentation by a citizen representing his neighbors on that street requesting that permit parking not be imposed. There had apparently been same confusion concerning the circulation and language of the petition. At that meeting Councilmember Hinchman offered to walk the street for the purpose of contacting the residents to determine their true preference. Mayor Reid reported for Counciluvam►pr Hindman at the City Council's regular meeting of November 19, 1986 that, of the 14 homes contacted, residents of 13 were opposed to the implementation of permit parking on Flora Street. Mayor Reid directed that this matter be placed on this agenda for discussion and Council action. Council Member Hirschman provided additional information regarding his observations. Following discussion, on motion of Council Member Hinchman, Snider second, Council adopted Resolution No. 86-186 withdrawing Flora Street from the designated permit parking area near the Pacific Coast Producers Plant. CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC NOTICE BULLETIN BOARD Council was apprised that recently adopted legislation provides for significant changes in the Brown Act open CC -6 meeting requirements effective January 1, 1987. These latest amendments will have little effect on the City of Lodi since our City already has in place most of the new requirements. There is one area that merits attention, that being a new requirement that agendas be posted in a location freely accessible to the public. We have been advised that this means accessible 24 hours a day. Mayor Reid has suggested that the City erect a bulletin board in 415 Continued December 17, 1986 The delay in the implementation of the gate fee for residential and commercial customers was granted by the County at the City of Lodi's request to permit the City time to undertake the first-ever comprehensive review and evaluation of the operations of the City's contract hauler, Sanitary City Disposal Company. One of the purposes of the study was to determine the need for rate adjustments in addition to the gate fee. To conduct this study, the City Council, at its regular meeting of June 4, 1966, retained the consulting firm of Eljumaily-Butler Associates of Santa Rosa, experts in the field of waste management. For a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the complexity of the assignment, the drafts of the study, along with a proposed ordinance and franchise agreement was just delivered to the City within the last two weeks. Assistant City Manager Jerry Glenn has spent considerable time reviewing the contents of same with the consultant. There remains to be accomplished discussion with Mr. Dave Vaccarezza of Sanitary City Disposal Company before the final results of the study can be transmitted to the City Council. Hopefully, this will occur sometime in February, 1987. In the meantime, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement between the City and the County of San Joaquin, the $2.00 per cubic yard gate fee will be charged on residential and commercial refuse taken to the Harney Lane Sanitary Landfill for Disposal effective December 31, 1986. This equates to approximately 38 cents on the first can and 18 cents on the second can. This represents a 7.8% adjustment which should also be applied to all ccomercial rates. In addition, we are aware that Sanitary City Disposal Company will be approaching the City the vicinity of City Hall for the purpose of providing a convenient location for these postings. Envisioned is an attractive, night -lighted, glass enclosed, locked, all-weather structure. Its use would be for the posting of City Council agendas, the agendas for the meetings of all other City boards and commissions, and other required governmental postings. Following discussion, Council, on motion of Mayor Reid, Hinchman second, directed Staff to proceed with the design of the subject bulletin board, determined that the City Clerk or her designee would be responsible for all City postings on the board, and that the City Clerk would be the custodian of the keys for the bulletin board. HARNEY LANE SANITARY LANDFILL GATE FEE RES. NO. 86-187 City Manager Peterson reported that, at its regular meeting of July 2, 1986, the City Council unanimously adopted a CC -7(b) resolution approving an agreement with the County of San CC -27(a) Joaquin providing for the implementation of a gate fee at the Harney Lane Sanitary Landfill. A copy of this agreement was provided for Council approval. The agreement provides, among other things, that the gate fee of $2.00 per cubic yard for industrial waste brought to the Harney Lane Sanitary Landfill be effective on the date of the execution of the agreement (July 8, 1986). The agreement further provides that the same gate fee be applied to residential and canrercial waste generated within the City limits and brought to the Harney Lane Sanitary Landfill for disposal no later than December 31, 1986. This gate fee is in lieu of the present 7% of refuse bill revenue collected by the City which is remitted to San Joaquin County for dump charges. The delay in the implementation of the gate fee for residential and commercial customers was granted by the County at the City of Lodi's request to permit the City time to undertake the first-ever comprehensive review and evaluation of the operations of the City's contract hauler, Sanitary City Disposal Company. One of the purposes of the study was to determine the need for rate adjustments in addition to the gate fee. To conduct this study, the City Council, at its regular meeting of June 4, 1966, retained the consulting firm of Eljumaily-Butler Associates of Santa Rosa, experts in the field of waste management. For a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the complexity of the assignment, the drafts of the study, along with a proposed ordinance and franchise agreement was just delivered to the City within the last two weeks. Assistant City Manager Jerry Glenn has spent considerable time reviewing the contents of same with the consultant. There remains to be accomplished discussion with Mr. Dave Vaccarezza of Sanitary City Disposal Company before the final results of the study can be transmitted to the City Council. Hopefully, this will occur sometime in February, 1987. In the meantime, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement between the City and the County of San Joaquin, the $2.00 per cubic yard gate fee will be charged on residential and commercial refuse taken to the Harney Lane Sanitary Landfill for Disposal effective December 31, 1986. This equates to approximately 38 cents on the first can and 18 cents on the second can. This represents a 7.8% adjustment which should also be applied to all ccomercial rates. In addition, we are aware that Sanitary City Disposal Company will be approaching the City 41b Continued December 17, 1986 Council for an overall rate adjustment in the imTediate future. The draft report prepared by the City's waste management consultant includes a recommendation for such an adjustment. To minimize confusion for the rate payer, it is preferred that whatever rate adjustments are to be implemented, be placed in effect at the same time (gate fee and Sanitary City Disposal Company request). City Manager Peterson further advised that several alternate approaches have surfaced as staff has reviewed this issue. These are: 1. request of the County an additional time extension for the implementation of the gate fee on residential refuse COMM2Ti': This is really not a practical alternative. In the first place, the County rmst assuredly would deny the request. The six-month delay in this implementation was an acco n odation on the County's part. Everyone in the County, including Lodi's industrial community is paying a per cubic yard gate fee with the exception of Lodi's residential and commercial ccmminities. 2. implement the $2.00 per cubic yard gate fee effective December 31, 1986 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the July 2, 1986 agreement between the City of Lodi and the County of San Joaquin COMMENT: This would result in, assuming the City Council ultimately grants a rate adjustment in response to the anticipated request for same frau Sanitary City Disposal Company, two separate garbage rate increases which is to be avoided if possible. 3. the City pay to the County the gate fee as billed effective December 31, 1986 until such date as the City Council acts on the implementation of the gate fee and appears on the utility bill COMMENT: This would cost the City approximately $14,000 per month until the gate fee is placed in effect. The City would not recover this expenditure. This is not in the best interests of the City nor does it represent sound utility management. In addition, the City Attorney has some concern that this could be interpreted as a gift of public funds. the City pay to the County the gate fee as billed effective December 31, 1986 until such date as the City Council acts on the implementation of the gate fee and it appears on the utility bill with the proviso that any adjustment in the garbage rate include the repayment to the City over an appropriate period, one or two years perhaps, of any expenditure made by the City in satisfying the gate fee in the interim COMMENT: This gives the City Council time to carefully evaluate the entire garbage rate picture, perhaps devoting one or more shirtsleeve sessions to this review prior to arriving at a decision. In addition it provides for the ultimate recovery of expenditures made by the City in meeting the gate fee charge. Following discussion with questions being directed to Staff, Council, on motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Reid second, adopted Resolution No. 86-187 determining that the City would pay to the County the gate fee as billed effective December 31, 1986 until such date as the City 417 Continued December 17, 1986 While the schedule was presented for discussion purposes only, it was quickly seized by those in attendance and a rather quick vote of approval followed. In view of the fact that this represents a significant change in the organization's structure, and because one city (Tracy) had no representatives in attendance while other agencies had less than a quorum present, it was felt that additional consideration should be given. Accordingly, a letter from Association President Jim Fulton (Councilmember, Escalon) was sent to all of the cities and the County of San Joaquin. The letter requests an official position from each agency. Following discussion, on motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Snider second, Council approved the proposed meeting schedule for the Cities and County of San Joaquin Council acts on the implementation of the gate fee and it appears on the utility bill with the proviso that any adjustment in the garbage rate include the repayment to the City over an appropriate period, one or two years perhaps, of any expenditure made by the City in satisfying the gate PROPOSAL TO UPDATE fee in the interim. MEETING SCHEDULED FOR CITIES AND Community Development Director Schroeder apprised the COUNTY OF SAN Council that at its meeting of November 13, 1986 the JOAQUIN ASSOCIATION Measure "A" Task Force unanimously reccruended that the APPF07ED City Manager Peterson reported that at the Cities -County Association meeting last month in Escalon, the program CC -7(o) centered on the purpose and future of the organization. A portion of this discussion included a suggested revised meeting schedule. The Association had been meeting monthly with the exception of the months of July and August. Concern had been expressed that monthly meetings were perhaps too frequent and that program content needed more attention. For discussion purposes at the November Association meeting, a suggested meeting schedule was presented. This schedule was developed by the City Managers in the County along with the County Administrative Officer. It calls for the Association meetings to be held bi-monthly rather than monthly, with the Mayors, Board of Supervisors Chairman, City Managers and County Administrative Officer to meet in the off months to discuss, among other things, program content for future meetings. There are no meetings in the months of July, August and December. While the schedule was presented for discussion purposes only, it was quickly seized by those in attendance and a rather quick vote of approval followed. In view of the fact that this represents a significant change in the organization's structure, and because one city (Tracy) had no representatives in attendance while other agencies had less than a quorum present, it was felt that additional consideration should be given. Accordingly, a letter from Association President Jim Fulton (Councilmember, Escalon) was sent to all of the cities and the County of San Joaquin. The letter requests an official position from each agency. Following discussion, on motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Snider second, Council approved the proposed meeting schedule for the Cities and County of San Joaquin Association. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Olson, Pinkerton, Snider, and Reid (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - Hinchman Absent: Council Members - None PROPOSAL TO UPDATE AND REVISE CITY OF LODI GENERAL PLAN Community Development Director Schroeder apprised the Council that at its meeting of November 13, 1986 the CC -6 Measure "A" Task Force unanimously reccruended that the CC -53(a) consulting firm of Jones and Stokes be hired to update the General Plan with growth management provisions. A copy of that firm's proposal was presented for Council's perusal. 418 Continued December 17, 1986 Measure "A" Task Force Chairman Ron Thomas addressed the Council providing background information on the recam endation and responding to questions as were posed by the Council. On motion of Council Member Snider, Olson second, Council approved retaining the firm of Jones and Stokes and Associates to update and revise the City of Lodi General Plan at a cost of $18,416.00 and directed that these funds be appropriated from the General Fund Operating Reserves. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Reid adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:20 p.m. ATTEST: Alice M. Rein the City Clerk Continued December 17, 1986 SOLID STATE DATA RECORDERS AND ASSOCIATED SOPT14ARE BID EVALUATION (EUD-86-10) 419 J. Description 5 Suorlier 3,220.00 3,380.00 Ace Supply Ingall's Maydweli 58,300.00 Company Associates & Hartzell 27,200.00 33,200.00 "Process "Landis Hardware Unit "San&a Systems" & Gyr" "Type A" Recorder 1 275.00 - (120/240 volt) 10 $ 4,250.00 $ 6,440.00 $ 5,760.00 "Type A" Recorder (20BY/120 volt) 5 2,350.00 3,220.00 3,380.00 "Type B" Recorder 55 42,900.00 58,300.00 46,805.00 "Type C" Recorder 40 27,200.00 33,200.00 28,920.00 Retriever/Programer 3 16,536.00 15,750.00 No Bid RS232 Module 1 275.00 - Subtotal (Hardware) $93,511.00 $116,910.00 $84,865.00 Soft -,,are Data Base Management Pkg. 5,250.00 10,000.00 No Bid Report Generation Pkg. Incld. w/above 10.000.00 No Bid Subtotal (Software) $_5,250.00 $20.000.00 No Bid SUBTOTAL: $98,761.00 $136,910.00 $84,865.00 Tax: 5,925.66 8,214.60 5,091.90 TOTAL: $104,686.66 $145,124.60 $89,956.90 Option on "Type B" Recorder 55 1,650.00 Tax 99.00 TOTAL BID: $106,435.66 $145,124.60 $89,956.90 * Does not meet specifications Delivery: 8-10 weeks 16 weeks 26 weeks