HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 3, 1998LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3,1998
7:00 P.M.
1. 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,
Human Resources Director Narloch, Fire Chief Kenley, City Attorney Hays and
City Clerk Reimche
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Dr. Diane Garga, BAHNI.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Sieglock.
4. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) Police Chief Hansen presented the Police Department Awards to the following persons:
• Officer of the Year: Officer Ernie Nies
• Employee of the Year: Community Service Officer Mary Fuhs
• Volunteer of the Year: Roy Platt
• Meritorious Service Awards: Lt. David Main; Officer Rick Cromwell; and Officer
Dale Eubanks
• Chief of Police Service Award: Lt. Ron Tobeck
• Life Saving Citation: Officer Rick Landre
• Citizen Service Award: Don Sanford
• Retirement Badge: former Reserve Officer Craig Tolmne
b) Mayor Sieglock presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Jim Schweickardt with Pacific
Coast Producers for his dedication to this community.
C) Community Center Director Lange updated the City Council regarding the Hutchins Street
Square celebration and construction project. Further, Mayor Sieglock presented a plaque
to Mrs. Lange for her untiring efforts in this project.
d) Duane Simpfenderfer, with the School Street Shoot -Out Committee, announced that the
winner of the Celebrity Street Shoot -Out contest was Jay Anema, who received a prize of
$503, which he donated to the Lodi Sports Foundation. Further, Mr. Simpfenderfer
presented a check in the amount of $503 to Mayor Sieglock, who in turn gave it to Ron
Williamson with the Lodi Parks and Recreation Department for the 3 -On -3 On The Bricks
contest.
e) Mr. Mike Georguson, Chairperson of the Summer Jobs 98 Task Force, made a
presentation to the City Council regarding the Summer Job for Youth Program - 1998.
Continued June 3, 1998
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of
Council Member Pennino, Land second, unanimously approved the following items hereinafter set
forth except those otherwise noted:
a) Claims were approved in the amount of $3,088,816.20.
b) The minutes of May 20, 1998 (Regular Meeting) were approved as written.
C) Agenda item #E-3 entitled, "Request to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) for Financial
Advisor Services" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted
upon following the approval of the Consent Calendar.
d) Agenda item #E-4 entitled, "Specifications and advertisement for bids for Recreation
Program T-shirts" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted
upon following the approval of the Consent Calendar.
e) Adopted Resolution No. 98-71 authorizing the purchase of various molded rubber
products for the underground electric distribution system from the sole authorized supplier
for this region, Western States Electric of Portland, Oregon, in the amount of $24,838.53.
f) Agenda item #E-6 entitled, "Purchase and standardization of network servers" was
removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon following the
approval of the Consent Calendar.
g) Adopted Resolution No. 98-73 awarding the contract for wood pole testing to the low
bidder Osmose Wood Preserving, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, in the amount of $16,521.68.
h) Adopted Resolution No. 98-74 awarding the contract for 1998 Handicap Ramp Retrofit
Project, Various Locations to BDS Construction, Inc., of Madera, in the amount of
$129,384.00 and appropriated funds in accordance with staff recommendation.
i) Adopted Resolution No. 98-75 awarding the contract for Lodi Lake Park Entrance
Improvements to Uprite Construction, of Stockton, in the amount of $68,724.85 and
appropriated funds in accordance with staff recommendation.
j) Adopted Resolution No. 98-76 awarding the bid for White Slough Water Pollution Control
Facility Replacement of Fiberglass Effluent Troughs to Warminster Fiberglass Company
in the amount of $17,994.25 and appropriated funds in accordance with staff
recommendation.
k) Received for information only the Contract Change Orders for Hutchins Street Square
Conference and Performing Arts Center, 125 South Hutchins Street.
1) Took the following actions with regard to the Lodi West, Unit No. 3 development and
associated off-site public improvements:
• Approved the final map for Lodi West, Unit No. 3, Tract No. 2659, and directed
the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Improvement Agreement and map
on behalf of the City.
• Appropriated funds for required fee credits.
m) Approved the final map for Bangs Ranch, Unit No. 3, Tract No. 2869, and directed the
City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Improvement Agreement and map on behalf
of the City.
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n) Adopted Resolution No. 98-77 amending Section 4 of the Traffic Resolution 97-148 by
approving angle parking on the south side of Pine Street, between Church Street and
Sacramento Street.
o) Adopted Resolution No. 98-78 approving participation in the Joint Powers Agreement with
the State of California (Caltrans) for construction of Highway 12 - Kettleman
Lane/Highway 99 interchange improvements and authorized the City Manager to execute
the agreement.
P) Adopted Resolution No. 98-79 approving a temporary position of an Electric Services
Administrator/Customer Programs.
q) Adopted Resolution No. 98-80 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Layoff
Equalization Agreement by and between the City of Lodi and Turlock Irrigation District in
support of the 1998 Hydroelectric and Geothermal Revenue Refunding Bonds of the
Northern California Power Agency (NCPA).
r) Adopted Resolution No. 98-81 approving the destruction of the Human Resources
records listed below:
Personnel employment records of separated full-time employees (over 5 years
old).
Applications for employment from expired eligible lists (over 2 years old).
Examination files (over 5 years old).
S) Adopted the following resolutions (except letter (h)) regarding the November 3, 1998
General Municipal Election:
• Resolution No. 98-82 calling and giving notice of the holding of General Municipal
Election to be held November 3, 1998;
• Resolution No. 98-83 adopting regulations pertaining to the Candidates'
Statements for the November 3, 1998 General Municipal Election;
• Resolution No. 98-84 determining whether or not there will be a filing fee for the
November 3, 1998 General Municipal Election;
• Resolution No. 98-85 approving entering into a contract with the County of San
Joaquin for the County Registrar of Voters to provide certain services for the
November 3, 1998 General Municipal Election;
• Resolution No. 98-86 providing for the appointment to the offices of this City that
are to be elected November 3, 1998 if there are not more candidates than offices
to be elected;
• Resolution No. 98-87 providing that the determination of a tie vote by candidates
who receive an equal number of votes and the highest number of votes for one
office in the November 3, 1998 General Municipal Election will be by lot;
• Resolution No. 98-88 regarding impartial analysis, arguments and rebuttal
arguments for any measure(s) that may qualify to be placed on the ballot for the
November 3, 1998 General Municipal Election; and
• Agenda item #E -19(h) entitled, "Resolution establishing a cash deposit be made
by Council candidates to ensure political signs are removed following the
November 3, 1998 General Municipal Election" was removed from the Consent
Calendar and discussed and acted upon following the approval of the Consent
Calendar.
Continued June 3, 1998
t) Agenda item #E-20 entitled, "CALFED Bay -Delta Program Programmatic Environmental
Impact Statement / Environmental Report" was removed from the Consent Calendar and
discussed and acted upon following the approval of the Consent Calendar.
6. ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Agenda item #E-3 entitled, "Request to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) for Financial
Advisor Services".
Finance Director McAthie prepared the following report regarding this matter:
The 1997/98 Financial Plan and Budget lists a number of key capital improvement
projects such as the Public Safety Building and the Downtown Parking Structure which
may be funded by debt financing.
Financial advisors provide two key services:
• Specific assistance on a case-by-case basis for projects financing. These require
specific marketing and technical skills that cannot reasonably be provided by staff.
• On-going advice and assistance on the best approach in meeting the City's capital
financing needs. This assistance is particularly beneficial to the City in preparing
early assessments of our financing options.
Staff will send a copy of the RFP to all California firms listed on the National Association
of Independent Public Finance Advisors membership directory. In addition, we will
include our current provider, John Fitzgerald from Seidler -Fitzgerald Public Finance and
any other firms expressing interest in proposing to the City for financial advisor services.
A review committee consisting of the Deputy City Manager, the Public Works Director, the
Community Development Director and the Finance Director will evaluate the proposals
based on the following criteria:
• Understanding of the work required by the City.
• Quality and responsiveness of the proposal.
• Demonstrated competence and professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory
performance of work required by the City.
• Recent experience in successfully performing similar services.
• Proposed approach in completing the work.
• References.
• Background and related experience of the specific individuals to be assigned to this
project.
• Proposed compensation.
Based upon the proposals submitted, the Committee will select the top three financial
advisor firms to be interviewed by the City Manager. The City Manager will make a final
recommendation to the City Council.
The proposal term is for three years with an option to renew for another three years.
While we expect to use the selected firm as our financial advisor on all financings over the
term of the agreement, this is not an "exclusive agreement".
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Financial Impact:
The method and percent of compensation will be reviewed as part of the RFP process.
Typically the financial advisor's compensation is entirely contingent on the completion of a
debt issuance and is payable solely from the proceeds of the issuance. However, if there
is significant involvement by the financial advisor in a City project not resulting in a debt
issue, there may be some alternative compensation requirements.
Council Member Johnson commented, and Council concurred, that the City Attorney
should be added to the review committee.
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Johnson, Sieglock second, unanimously
approved the Request for Proposal for Financial Advisor Services.
b) Agenda item #E-4 entitled, "Specifications and advertisement for bids for Recreation
Program T-shirts" and agenda item #E-6 entitled, "Purchase and standardization of
network servers".
#E-4
Parks and Recreation Director Williamson prepared the following report regarding the
matter:
This bid will provide team shirts for the following programs:
Flag Football 350+ shirts September, 1998
Junior Basketball 1,200+ shirts December, 1998
Junior Volleyball 75+ shirts February, 1999
Registration fees, set relatively low for youth, are collected for each program to help offset
the cost of the program, which includes T-shirts, pictures, officials, and facility rentals.
#E-6
Information Systems Manager Helmle provided the following information regarding the
matter:
The current budget has funds for the replacement of the network server at the Municipal
Service Center Public Works Building. This "server" is a 5 -year-old 486 based Hewlett
Packard (HP) personal computer that is not suited for the demand now being placed upon
it. The proposed replacement is a bona -fide server model with the appropriate amount of
money, disc storage, security and redundancy.
Staff recommended that the City standardize on HP servers for ease of administration
and maintenance. HP is one of the leading manufacturers in the business and provides a
high level of support. All other servers presently in use in the City are HP models which
were competitively purchased either through the State of California Multiple Award
Schedule (CMAS) program or from other resellers. CMAS authorizes purchasing
equipment without going to competitive bidding. However, CMAS has not proven to be
the lowest price. Staff will solicit three or more informal quotes prior to purchasing
network servers. The Information Systems Manager will coordinate all network server
specifications and purchases.
Council Member Johnson commented on both of these matters that the threshold needs
to be raised. Staff was requested to look into this suggestion.
Continued June 3, 1998
Following discussion, the City Council, on motion of Council Member Johnson, Pennino
second, unanimously approved the specifications for screen -printed T-shirts for
participants in youth recreation programs during fiscal year 1998/99 and authorized
advertising for bids and adopted Resolution No. 98-72 approving the purchase of a
network server in the amount of $16,000 for the Municipal Service Center Public Works
Building, standardized on HP as the manufacturer for the City's network servers and
allowed purchase of network servers without formal bidding for amounts under $25,000.
C) Agenda item #E -19(h) entitled, "Resolution establishing a cash deposit to be made by
Council candidates to ensure political signs are removed following the November 3, 1998
General Municipal Election".
City Clerk Reimche informed the City Council that in order to ensure that political signs
are removed by City Council candidates following the November 3, 1998 General
Municipal Election, it is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution requiring all
Council candidates running for office in the November 3, 1998 General Municipal Election
make a $100 cash deposit at the time they file their nomination papers to ensure the
removal of their signs following the election.
Following the election, when it has been determined that all of the candidate's signs have
been removed within the 30 day time frame, the $100 deposit will be returned to the
candidate at his/her request.
Council Member Johnson expressed his support of the resolution and that it will help to
remove campaign signs of candidates running in the local election; however, it .will do
nothing to remove the signs in Lodi from candidates running in County or State elections.
Following discussion, the City Council, on motion of Council Member Johnson, Sieglock
second, adopted Resolution No. 98-89 establishing a cash deposit of $100 be made by
Council candidates to ensure political signs are removed following the November 3, 1998
General Municipal Election by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Johnson, Land, Pennino and Sieglock (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Mann
Absent: Council Members - None
d) Agenda item #E-20 entitled, "CALFED Bay -Delta Program Programmatic Environmental
Impact Statement / Environmental Report".
Public Works Director Prima reminded the City Council that this item was presented,
discussed and commented on at the regularly scheduled Council meeting of May 20,
1998, and the adjourned meeting of May 26, 1998. At Council's direction, staff put
together a resolution to formalize Council's comments on the EIS/EIR. Upon adoption,
staff will forward the resolution to CALFED along with a request for a presentation in Lodi.
Following discussion regarding the draft resolution, Mayor Sieglock suggested that the
resolution be amended to include verbiage indicating that increased storage is an integral
part of meeting water needs for the State, and more specifically, San Joaquin County.
Specific water storage projects that can reasonably provide water for San Joaquin County
should be included in the program (i.e. Auburn Dam, etc.).
The City Council, on motion of Mayor Sieglock, Johnson second, unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 98-90 entitled, "A Resolution of the Lodi City Council Adopting the City of
Lodi's Position on CALFED Bay/Delta Program Draft Programmatic EIS/EIR" including the
amended language as indicated above.
Continued June 3, 1998
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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COMMUNICATIONS (CITY CLERK)
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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, Johnson second, unanimously rejected the following claims:
Bobbie Marie Stoller, date of loss 3/29/98
2. Howard Bender, date of loss 3/22/98
City Clerk Reimche read the following ABC Licenses:
Luis Valdez to Alonso V. and Efrain V. Esparza, Happy Burro Mexican
Restaurant, 226 West Kettleman Lane, Lodi, On -Sale Beer and Wine, Person to
Person Transfer
2. Frank V. White to Promod K. Trehan, Kettleman Chevron, 601 East Kettleman
Lane, Lodi, Off -Sale Beer and Wine, Person to Person Transfer
3. Jasbinder K. Bains to Piara S. Ghuane and Daljit Singh, Save Mart Foods, 1340
South Hutchins Street, Lodi, Off -Sale General, Person to Person Transfer
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Land second, unanimously
directed the City Clerk to post for the following expiring terms on various boards and
commissions:
Planning Commission
Jonathan McGladdery
Library Board of Trustees
Carol Farron
Thomas R. Goad, Sr.
Lodi Arts Commission
Tim Mattheis
Laura Heinitz
Term to expire June 30, 1998
Term to expire June 30, 1998
Term to expire June 30, 1998
Term to expire July 1, 1998
Term to expire July 1, 1998
City Clerk Reimche provided for information a letter from MediaOne regarding adjustment
in installation and other equipment rates.
e) City Clerk Reimche provided for information an application from Pacific Bell for pricing
flexibility and to increase prices of certain operator services, to reduce the number of
monthly directory assistance call allowances, and to adjust prices for four Centrex
optional features.
REGULAR CALENDAR
None.
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10. ORDINANCES
None.
11. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) Bill Thomas, 317 Wood Drive, Lodi, addressed the City Council regarding the proposed
labor camp on Harney Lane. Mr. Thomas outlined the reasons he is opposed to labor
camps which would house up to 400 men. The project site is located on the south side of
Harney Lane, % mile east of Tully Road, east of Lodi. Mr. Thomas questioned that if this
camp is for men only, where will men with families go.
b) Sandy Sanders, 506 Swallow Lane, Lodi, also expressed her opposition to labor camps
setting a number of reasons for her opposition. Ms. Sanders presented a number of
letters from other citizens voicing their opposition to the establishment of the proposed
labor camp.
The City Manager was asked to have the Community Development Director and the
Police Chief look into this proposal and report back to the City Council at a later date.
12. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) City Manager Dixon Flynn thanked employee Chris Knoll who had found and returned a
purse and wallet containing over $500.00 in cash. The very grateful owner of the purse
and wallet had sent a letter of sincere appreciation to the City for Mr. Knoll's actions in this
matter.
The City Manager indicated that the City would like to recognize Amber Steyaert who had
worked part time for the Parks and Recreation Department. Ms. Steyaert recently passed
away, The City would like to place a bench in an appropriate location in memory of this
outstanding young person. The cost would be approximately $400.00.
b) Council Member Pennino expressed his sincere appreciation to this community for their
outstanding help in his effort to be elected to the assembly.
C) Council Member Johnson commented on the 7`" Annual Lodi Lake Fishing Derby being
held on Saturday, June 6, 1998. The event will be held at 7:00 a.m. at Lodi Lake Park.
Mr. Johnson indicated that poles and equipment will be furnished for those that do not
have them. This event is being sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department,
Raleys and the Lodi Sportsman Club.
d) Mayor Pro Tempore Land commented on the efforts by the Northern California Power
Agency (NCPA) in reorganizing its debt service and that the action taken by the City
Council in adopting Resolution No. 98-80 entitled, "A Resolution Of The Lodi City Council
Approving Layoff Equalization Agreement By And Between The City Of Lodi And Turlock
Irrigation District In Support Of The 1998 Hydroelectric And Geothermal Revenue
Refunding Bonds Of The Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) And Authorizing The
City Manager To Execute The Agreement" reflects a good cost savings for NCPA.
Mayor Pro Tempore Land applauded Richmaid Restaurant and Papa Johns Pizza on their
grand openings.
Mayor Pro Tempore Land talked about the passing of Frank Woollett and stated that he
will be sorely missed by this community.
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Mayor Pro Tempore Land invited the citizens of Lodi to attend the Festa Italiana being
held June 12 and 13, 1998 at the Lodi Grape and Wine Fesitval and to participate in the
festivities planned for this special, fun -filled event.
Mayor Pro Tempore Land welcomed his in-laws who are visiting in Lodi for three months
and also welcomed retirees from Aptos who had just moved to Lodi.
Mayor Pro Tempore Land congratulated Camp Hutchins Director Lisa Rudloff on being
selected to represent the United States as an umpire at the 1998 women's fast -pitch
softball world championships being held in Fujinomiya, Japan, this July.
e) Mayor Jack Sieglock expressed his sincere appreciation to the citizens of this community
for their support in his effort to be elected to the San Joaquin County Board of
Supervisors.
13. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sieglock adjourned the City Council meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the following
matters:
a) Conference with labor negotiator: Government Code §54957.6. Agency negotiator,
Joanne Narloch. Employee organization, Lodi Police Dispatchers Association
(LPDA)
b) Conference with labor negotiator: Government Code §54957.6. Agency negotiator,
Joanne Narloch. Employee organization, San Joaquin Public Employees
Association (SJPEA) for Maintenance and Operators
C) Conference with labor negotiator: Government Code §54957.6. Agency negotiator,
Joanne Narloch. Employee organization, San Joaquin County Public Employees
Association (SJPEA) for General Services
d) Prospective lease of City property (275± acres adjacent to White Slough Water Pollution
Control Facility); the negotiating parties are the California Youth Soccer Association
(CYSA) and the City of Lodi. Price and terms of the lease are under negotiation.
e) Labor relations - United Firefighters of Lodi (UFL) and progress report regarding
grievance arbitration. Negotiator: Human Resources Director Joanne Narloch
(Government Code §54957,6)
14. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 1 DISCLOSURE OF ACTION
The City Council meeting reconvened at approximately 11:05 p.m., and Mayor Sieglock disclosed
the following actions:
There were no final actions taken in these matters.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Sieglock adjourned the
meeting at approximately 11:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk