HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 17, 1998LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17,1998
7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members - Land, Mann, Pennino and Sieglock (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - Johnson
Also Present: City Manager Flynn, Deputy City Manager Keeter, Public Works Director Prima,
Community Development Director Bartiam, Police Chief Hansen, Finance
Director McAthie, City Attorney Hays and City Clerk Reimche
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Bill Crabtree, Emanuel Lutheran Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Sieglock.
4. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) Yvette Maragliano, Special Projects Coordinator and staff liaison to the Greater Lodi Area
Youth Commission, announced the Teen of the Month, Jessalee Blackwell from Lodi High
School. The Honorary Teen of the Month is Valerie Cacho, who was not able to attend
the meeting.
b) Dorean Rice and Bob Casalegno with the Lodi-Tokay Rotary Club presented an update
and report to the City Council regarding the upcoming Oooh Ahhh Festival which will be
held on July 4, 1998 at Lodi Lake Park.
C) Mayor Sieglock presented Vickie Marzolf, winner of the Year 2000 Steering Committee
logo contest, with a check in the amount of $500.00. The winning logo was unveiled
before the City Council and the public.
d) Mayor Sieglock presented a Certificate of Recognition to Hulda Wall, a volunteer from the
Loel Center, in appreciation for her dedication in giving of her time to this community.
Mrs. Edna Hansen, who also volunteers at the Loel Center, was not able to attend the
meeting.
e) Mayor Sieglock presented a Certificate of Recognition to Captain Alfred Parker and his
wife, Stella Parker, who will be leaving the Lodi Salvation Army to relocate to another
area.
f) Mayor Sieglock presented a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting to Ruby Paiste and Jamie Moso with the Lodi Finance Department. This
recognition was awarded to the Finance Department from the Government Finance
Officers Association (GFOA). Mrs. Paiste was not able to attend the meeting. Her
certificate was accepted by Finance Director McAthie.
g) Mayor Sieglock presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Les Dabritz, President/CEO,
who is retiring from the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce.
Continued June 17, 1998
5. RECESS
Mayor Sieglock called for a five-minute recess and the City Council meeting reconvened at
approximately 7:22 a.m.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of Mayor
Sieglock, Land second, approved the following items hereinafter set forth except those
otherwise noted by the vote shown below:
Ayes: Council Members - Land, Mann, Pennino and Sieglock (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Johnson
a) Claims were approved in the amount of $3,854,783.64.
b) The minutes of May 26, 1998 (Adjourned Regular Meeting), June 3, 1998 (Regular
Meeting) and June 9, 1998 (Special Meeting) were approved as written.
C) Agenda item #E-3 entitled, "Specifications and advertisement for bids for photocopier for
the Human Resources Department' was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staffs
request.
d) Adopted Resolution No. 98-92 awarding the bid for the purchase of 20,000 feet of #2/0
15kV XLPE concentric neutral conductor and 10,000 feet of #350 600V Triplex to the
respective low bidders, Pirelli Cables of Colusa, California, and BICC Cables of
Huntington Beach, and further rejecting the low bid for 5,000 feet of #750 600V XHHW
conductor and awarding the purchase to the second tow bidder, Pirelli Cables of Colusa
for a total amount of $48,562.93.
e) Adopted Resolution No. 98-93 awarding the bid for the purchase of power utility duct and
fittings for the Electric Utility Department to the low bidder, G.E. Supply Company of
Sacramento, in the amount of $11,258.31.
f) Adopted Resolution No. 98-94 awarding the purchase of 25 concrete "Lodi Replica" street
light standards from the sole supplier in the amount of $27,080.00.
g) Authorized the City Manager to execute the Construction Cooperative Agreement
between San Joaquin County Council of Governments (SJCOG) and City of Lodi for the
Highway 12 - Kettleman Lane/Highway 99 Interchange Improvements Project.
h) Adopted Resolution No. 98-95 awarding the contract for Highway 12 - Kettleman
Lane/Highway 99 Interchange Improvements to Teichert Construction, of Stockton, in the
amount of $2,822,243.50 and appropriated additional funds in accordance with the staff
recommendation.
i) Adopted Resolution No. 98-96 awarding the contract for Legion Park Basketball Court,
835 South Hutchins Street to A.M. Stephens Construction Company, of Lodi, in the
amount of $20,590.00 and appropriated funds in accordance with staff recommendation.
j) Adopted Resolution No. 98-97 awarding both items of the contract for asphalt materials
for fiscal year 1998/99 as follows:
Item A 1,500 Tons/FOB Plant Granite Construction, Stockton $40,410
Item B 300 Tons/Stockpile City Limits F.T.G. Construction, Lodi $ 9,300
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k) Took the following actions with regard to the Bridgetowne, Unit No. 3 development and
associated off-site public improvements:
Approved the final map for Bridgetowne, Unit No. 3, Tract No. 2864, 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 credit.
Approved the Encroachment Permit and Hold Harmless Agreement for 1100 South
Cherokee Lane and directed the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Agreement
on behalf of the City.
m) Adopted Resolution No. 98-98 amending Section 1 of the Traffic Resolution, 97-148, by
approving multi -way stop control at Mills Avenue and Tienda Drive.
Speaking on this matter was Mr. Bob Burnett, 500 South Mills Avenue, Lodi, who stated
that he is disappointed in the Mills Avenue project and is concerned about what is going to
happen next. Mr. Burnett further indicated that he is concerned about what the City is
going to do to keep speed down on Mills Avenue. Mr. Burnett stated that he feels the
installation of stop signs would deter speeding. He indicated that there are two schools in
the area, and he is concerned about the children attending those schools. He also
indicated that it is difficult to back out of driveways in some areas. He concluded by
asking the City Council to use their best ideas to slow traffic in this area.
Following a brief discussion, the Mayor asked staff to look into what additional stop signs
are needed in the area to slow traffic.
n) Approved the termination of the Public Safety Building Expansion Project Design Services
Contract with EKONA Architecture + Planning.
o) Approved the Purchase Agreement for additional land at Well 20 (2116 West Kettleman
Lane), authorized the City Manager to sign the Agreement, and appropriated funds
needed to acquire this property in accordance with staff recommendation.
P) Adopted Resolution No. 98-99 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Northern
California Power Agency (NCPA) Geothermal/Hydroelectric Debt Restructuring Certificate
of Instruction.
q) Adopted Resolution No. 98-100 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Letter of
Recision to letter recalling City of Lodi Allotment of Power from the Western Area Power
Administration (WAPA).
r) Agenda item #E-18 entitled, "Agreement between San Joaquin County Data Processing
and the City of Lodi Police Department" was removed from the Consent Calendar and
discussed and acted upon following approval of the Consent Calendar.
S) Agenda item #E-19 entitled, "Resolution approving the application of grant funds from the
California Department of Conservation's Agricultural Land Stewardship Program for
technical assistance with the preparation of a GreenbelUOpen Space Policy" was
removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon following approval of
the Consent Calendar.
t) Agenda item #E-20 entitled, "Resolution in support of augmentation of Medi -Cal Budget
for ambulance services" was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staffs request.
Continued June 17, 1998
U) Agenda item #E-21 entitled, "Adopt the 1998-99 Operating and Capital Improvement
Budgets and the 1998-99 Appropriations Spending Limit' was removed from the Consent
Calendar and discussed and acted upon under the Regular Calendar.
V) Authorized staff to seek statements of qualifications from consultants for development of a
long-range master plan for treatment of wastewater at the City's White Slough Water
Pollution Control Facility, and authorized submittal of a grant application to the CALFED
Bay -Delta Program.
W) Agenda item #E-23 entitled, "No -Parking Zone on south side of Lodi Avenue east of
Pleasant Avenue" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted
upon following approval of the Consent Calendar.
ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Agenda item #E-18 entitled, "Agreement between San Joaquin County Data processing
and the City of Lodi Police Department".
Police Chief Hansen informed the City Council that this is a renewal of the yearly
contractual agreement between the City of Lodi and the County of San Joaquin. CJIS is
the county -wide computer connection that provides the Police Department with State and
Federal computer access.
This data processing service allows the Police Department to access County warrant
information and other criminal justice information housed in the San Joaquin County Data
Base. This information is critical to local law enforcement.
The estimated cost will be $21,613.46, which is $4,200 more than budgeted. The
estimated increase is due to increased costs from the County. With the new mobile
computer system, costs may vary because of individual usage by officers from the patrol
cars.
Council Member Pennino questioned why the estimated cost of this contract has
increased. Police Chief Hansen responded that this is a short-term increase.
Following further discussion, the City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino,
Land second, adopted Resolution No. 98-101 granting permission to Lodi Police
Department to enter into an agreement with San Joaquin County, through its Data
Processing Division, for fiscal year 1998-99 to provide data processing services and
access to Automated Message Switching/CJIS Systems by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Land, Pennino and Sieglock (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Johnson
Abstain: Council Members - Mann
b) Agenda item #E-19 entitled, "Resolution approving the application for grant funds from the
California Department of Conservation's Agricultural Land Stewardship Program for
technical assistance with the preparation of a Greenbelt/Open Space Policy".
At the request of the Mayor, Community Development Director Bartlam presented the
following report to the City Council:
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One of the major goals identified by the City Council this past year is the creation of a
Greenbelt Policy, to be carried out by the Community Development Department. The
grant, if approved, will supplement staffs efforts in gathering some of the preliminary
information necessary to formulate such a policy. The ALSP makes funding available for
the acquisition of agricultural conservation easements and fee title acquisitions, as well as
planning grants. At this time, we are applying for a planning grant only. The Department
of Conservation's application manual specifies that, among other things, a "resolution
from the government jurisdiction in which the project is located endorsing the project and
the application for grant funds", be adopted. The application will also demonstrate the
City's commitment to agricultural land preservation by citing both the General Plan and
Growth Management Ordinance as evidence of our commitment in this regard.
Mayor Sieglock indicated that this is a very exciting concept.
The City Council, on motion of Mayor Sieglock, Pennino second, adopted Resolution No.
98-102 entitled, "A Resolution Of The Lodi City Council Approving The Application For
Grant Funds From The California Department Of Conservation's Agricultural Land
Stewardship Program For Technical Assistance With The Preparations Of A Greenbelt
Open Space Policy" by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Land, Mann, Pennino and Sieglock (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Johnson
C) Agenda item #E-23 entitled, "No -Parking Zone on south side of Lodi Avenue east of
Pleasant Avenue".
Public Works Director Prima prepared the following report on the matter:
The McDonald's franchise owner has requested approval of a concept plan to renovate
the restaurant located at the corner of Lodi Avenue and Church Street. The modification
will relocate the drive-thru window.
Currently, site access is provided from Church Street, Lodi Avenue, and an alley from
Pleasant Avenue. The drive-thru window is located on the restaurant's south side which
results in a majority of the drive-thru customers using Church Street to exit. Both right
and left turns are permitted onto Church Street from the McDonald's site.
The proposed relocation of the drive-thru will result in a majority of the drive-thru traffic
exiting on to Lodi Avenue. This additional traffic will require that the current left -turn
prohibition onto Lodi Avenue be changed. To accommodate left -tum traffic on to Lodi
Avenue, the center left -turn lane must be extended westward which will require that the
three on -street parking spaces on the south side of Lodi Avenue along the frontage of the
Royal Day Spa be eliminated. This business has its own parking lot.
Mayor Pro Tempore Land expressed a concern as to whether or not the property owners
received notification regarding this matter. Public Works Director Prima indicated that,
although an attempt was made to contact the property owners, he cannot be entirely sure
that they received the information.
Following further discussion, the City Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Land,
Pennino second, adopted Resolution No. 98-103 approving the installation of a no -parking
zone on the south side of Lodi Avenue, from Pleasant Avenue to 80 feet east of Pleasant
Avenue, to accommodate striping modifications and directed the Public Works Director to
make contact with the Royal Day Spa.
Continued June 17,1998
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9. 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 Pennino, Sieglock second, rejected the following claims by the vote shown
below:
b)
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d)
e)
f)
Ayes: Council Members - Land, Mann, Pennino and Sieglock (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Johnson
1. Declan Lockheed (a minor), date of loss 4/9/98
2. Jesse Pigorsch, date of loss 4/9/98
3. William Huiras, date of loss 4/27/98
The following report was presented to the City Council:
1. Planning Commission report of May 27, 1998
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Land second, concurred with
the Mayor's recommended reappointments to the following boards and commissions by
the vote shown below:
Ayes: Council Members - Land, Mann, Pennino and Sieglock (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Johnson
Planning Commission
Jonathan McGladdery
Library Board of Trustees
Carol Farron
Thomas R. Goad, Sr.
Lodi Arts Commission
Laura Heinitz
Tim Mattheis
Term to expire June 30, 2002
Term to expire June 30, 2001
Term to expire June 30, 2001
Term to expire July 1, 2001
Term to expire July 1, 2001
City Clerk Reimche provided for information a letter regarding name change from
California Waste Recovery Systems to Central Valley Waste Services.
City Clerk Reimche provided for information a Notice from Pacific Gas and Electric for a
gas rate increase and electric revenue increase (annual earnings assessment and cost of
capital proceedings).
City Clerk Reimche provided for information an Order before the Public Utilities
Commission of the State of California instituting rulemaking on the Commission's own
motion into the Statewide expansion of public policy pay telephones.
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10. REGULAR CALENDAR
a) Agenda item #H-1 entitled, "Restriction of parking of vehicles for sale on City streets -
discussion and direction" was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staffs request.
b) Agenda item #H-2 entitled, "Request for creation of San Joaquin County Library Taxing
Authority" was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staffs request.
11. ACTION ON ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND DISCUSSED UNDER
THE REGULAR CALENDAR
a) Agenda item #E-21 entitled, "Adopt the 1998-99 Operating and Capital Improvement
Budgets and the 1998-99 Appropriations Spending Limit".
Finance Director McAthie presented the following overview.
The City Manager presented the budget preparation calendar for the 1998-99 Operating
and Capital Improvement Budget process to the City Council on March 24, 1998 at a
Shirtsleeve Session. Additional meetings were held on May 5, May 12 and May 26, 1998.
City staff reviewed the Council goals and objectives, the Council accomplishments, and
the City Manager recommended adjustments to the operating and capital improvement
budgets during these shirtsleeve meetings.
Based on Council guidance during budget hearings, the City Manager is recommending
adjustments to the 1998-99 annual budgets. Mrs. McAthie presented a summary of the
financial adjustments.
As adopted in the City Council's Budget Policies, the annual appropriation for capital
projects is based on the projects designated by the City Council. The adoption of the
projects listed in the 1998/99 Capital Improvement Budget and Equipment Replacement
Budget does not automatically allocate funding for a specific project or equipment
purchase. The appropriation is made to a capital control account and held there pending
specific authorization to release and appropriate funds to a project account.
Three areas will be coming back to Council for separate action: a) an appropriation for
tourism, b) recommended new revenues, and c) realigning some General Fund
operations to Enterprise funds.
Council Member Mann questioned the City Manager if the City had contingency plans if
the State decides to cut its auto license fee in half. City Manager Flynn indicated that
there was not a contingency plan; however, Governor Wilson promised the lost revenues
would be back filled with other revenues. Staff will come back to Council with a
recommendation if the vehicle license fees are revoked by the Governor.
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Sieglock second, adopted
Resolution No. 98-104 approving the 1998-99 Operating and Capital Improvement
Budgets and the 1998-99 Appropriation Spending Limit as presented by staff.
12. ORDINANCES
None
13. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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14. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) Mayor Pro Tempore Land reflected on the recent dedication of Van Buskirk Park and
complimented the Parks and Recreation Department and the Lodi Rotary Club on this
outstanding project. Mayor Pro Tempore Land spoke about a lady from the neighborhood
who had come forward at the dedication to give a testimonial on this project and what it
meant to the neighborhood. Further, he advised the City Council that because of the park
refurbishing, a Neighborhood Watch Program had been established in the area.
Mayor Pro Tempore Land announced that on June 18, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. there will be a
dedication of Peterson Park which is located at 199 Evergreen Way, Lodi.
Mayor Pro Tempore Land advised that he and Council Member Johnson had just returned
from the American Public Power Association (APPA) Conference which was held in San
Antonio, Texas. He further pointed out that deregulation will eventually affect both the
transmission and distribution segments of the industry and that presently twelve states
are on line with deregulation. Mayor Pro Tempore Land indicated that the City of Lodi
Electric Utility Department needs to develop a master plan.
15. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sieglock adjourned the City Council meeting to a Closed Session at approximately
8:07 p.m. 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) Labor relations - United Firefighters of Lodi (UFL) and progress report regarding
grievance arbitration. Negotiator: Human Resources Director Joanne Narloch
(Government Code §54957.6)
e) Actual Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(a) Kenneth D. Meyers v. City of Lodi et al.,
San Joaquin County Superior Court, Case No. CV 001095
13. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION / DISCLOSURE OF ACTION
The City Council meeting reconvened at approximately 9:25 p.m. and Mayor Sieglock disclosed
the following action(s):
No final action was taken in these matters.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Sieglock adjourned the
meeting at approximately 9:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
Alice M. Reimche, City Clerk