HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 1, 1998LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 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,
Community Development Director Bartlam, Human Resources Director Narloch,
Fire Chief Kenley, City Attorney Hays and City Clerk Reimche
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor David S. Hill, Grace Presbyterian Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dave Bender and Greg Williams with Boy Scout Troop #299.
4. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) Mayor Sieglock presented a proclamation to Parks and Recreation Director Williamson
proclaiming the month of July as "July is Parks and Recreation Month" in the City of Lodi.
b) Mayor Sieglock, along with Parks and Recreation Director Williamson and various staff
members, presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following groups and individuals:
• Tokay Remote Control Modelers Club. For their 24 year relationship and
development of Pixley Park and investment of $10,000 for a new flying area.
• Greater Kiwanis Club of Lodi. For their construction of an $11,000 group picnic
area at Lodi Lake Park.
• The Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports. For 39 years of service to the youth of Lodi
and the surrounding area.
• Walter Kalthof. For his dedication as the baseball and softball youth umpire
trainer, basketball referee trainer and as Salas Park supervisor.
• Kathy Grant. For a decade of volunteer service as a Nature Area Docent and
her commitment as a leader and teacher for both children and adults of all ages.
• Dave Bender. For the construction, installation and repair of Nature Area signs
and the resurfacing of 15 Nature Area amphitheater benches.
• Greg Williams. For the construction and installation of a native plant garden in
the Nature Area.
• Olivia Sanchez. For her dedication as the After School Program coordinator in
providing a quality and successful program for school aged children.
• Lodi City Swim Club. For many years of service to the City of Lodi in
developing and facilitating aquatic interest in Lodi.
• Mark Gabrys. For outstanding service to the City of Lodi as the head
scorekeeper in adult softball.
Continued July 1, 1998
C) Mayor Sieglock and Parks and Recreation Director Williamson presented a plaque to Lisa
Rudloff, Recreation Supervisor, in recognition of her accomplishments as a national level
umpire and her achievements as a City employee.
d) Dennis Lewis with the Lodi Adopt -A -Child Program and Laura Burns with Mervyns made
a presentation to the City Council regarding the Adopt -A -Child Child Spree Program.
5. RECESS
Mayor Sieglock called for a ten-minute recess, and the City Council meeting reconvened at
approximately 7:50 p.m.
6. URGENCY ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA
Following introduction of the matter by Public Works Director Prima, the City Council on motion of
Council Member Johnson, Land second, unanimously added the following item to the agenda as
an urgency item pursuant to Government Code:
a) East San Joaquin Parties Water Authority Budget
This item was placed on the Regular Calendar as item #H-2.
7. 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:
a) Claims were approved in the amount of $2,708,524.23.
b) The minutes of June 10, 1998 (Joint Meeting with Lodi -Woodbridge Winegrape
Commission), June 17, 1998 (Regular Meeting) and June 19, 1998 (Special Meeting)
were approved as written.
C) Approved the specifications for 16,000 feet of #477MCM bare aluminum conductor and
authorized advertising for bids.
d) Approved the specifications for a replacement mail folding/inserting machine for utility bill
mailing and authorized advertising for bids.
e) Adopted Resolution No. 98-105 awarding the purchase of one Transformer Turns Ratio
Tester to the low bidder, Vanguard Instrument Company, Novato, Califomia/Tarbell
Associates, Modesto, California, in the amount of $9,482.00.
f) Adopted Resolution No. 98-106 awarding the contract for White Slough Water Pollution
Control Facility (WSWPCF) Holding Pond No. 1 Embankment Rehabilitation to Asta
Construction, of Rio Vista, in the amount of $91,313.25, and appropriated funds in
accordance with staff recommendation.
g) Adopted Resolution No. 98-107 awarding the contract for maintenance of landscape
areas for fiscal year 1998199 to Odyssey Landscape Company, Inc., of Stockton, in the
amount of $51,648.00 and appropriated an additional $15,000 in the contract for irrigation
systems maintenance.
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Continued July 1, 1998
h) Received Contract Change Orders for Hutchins Street Square Conference and
Performing Arts Center, 125 South Hutchins Street.
Approved the Improvement Deferral Agreement for 731 Peach Street and authorized the
City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
j) Approved the encroachment permit and hold harmless agreement for 1301 West
Kettleman Lane and directed the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement
on behalf of the City.
k) Approved the encroachment permit and hold harmless agreement for 601 East Kettleman
Lane and directed the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of
the City.
Approved the release of funds in the amount of $38,000 from the 1997-98 budget for the
purchase and installation of police radio infrastructure, by Motorola, Inc., to support a
second repeated radio frequency.
m) Adopted Resolution No. 98-108 declaring weeds a public nuisance and initiating
abatement proceedings on various parcels throughout the City, and further setting the
matter for Public Hearing on August 5, 1998.
n) Adopted Resolution of Intention No. 98-109 to abandon the south 174 feet of Sacramento
Street, referred the matter to the Planning Commission, and set it for Public Hearing at the
regular Council meeting of August 5, 1998.
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 Mayor Pro
Tempore Land, Johnson second, unanimously rejected the following claims:
Danny Berry, date of loss 10/31/97
2. Del Daniel, date of loss 3/4/98
b) The following report was presented to the City Council:
Planning Commission report of June 10, 1998
C) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Land second, directed the City
Clerk to post for the following vacancies and expiring terms on the Greater Lodi Area
Youth Commission:
Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission
Advisor
Phillip Pennino Term expiring on August 30, 1998
Adult Members
Sherri Handel Term expiring on August 30, 1998
Vacancy Term expiring on August 30, 1999
Continued July 1, 1998
Student Members
Jessica Williams
Bobby Whitmire
Aaron Lange
Christina Wright
Suzanne Radotic
10. REGULAR CALENDAR
Term expiring on August 30, 1998
Term expiring on August 30, 1998
Term expiring on August 30, 1998
Term expiring on August 30, 1999
Term expiring on August 30, 1999
a) Agenda item #H-1 entitled, "Lower Mokelumne River Watershed Stewardship Plan".
Public Works Director Prima informed the City Council that the City received the following
letter from the San Joaquin County Resource Conservation District requesting City
support for a CALFED grant application.
"The San Joaquin County Resource Conservation District (SJRCD) is coordinating a
community based approach to watershed planning for the lower Mokelumne River
Watershed. Planning that incorporates the local agricultural community provides an
opportunity to combine the services and expertise of landowners and managers, the
general public; special interest groups; and agency personnel in a single efficient effort.
An inclusive participatory planning process promotes greater commitment to and
cooperation in the implementation of a long-term watershed management plan. This
approach will help insure the River's stewardship for future generations.
Objectives of a watershed plan for the lower Mokelumne River are to involve agricultural,
commercial, public, and residential landowners with other interested participants in a
proactive approach to protect economic, cultural, and natural resource values along the
river, reduce regulation; develop incentive and education programs for watershed
stewardship; and provide a model program for watershed planning in San Joaquin
County.
The SJRCD is applying for a CALFED grant to facilitate the development of this
community based plan. On behalf of the SJRCD I am soliciting your support and
participation in this process. I would appreciate a letter stating your support for the
process prior to our submittal of the proposal on June 30. If you have any questions,
please contact meat (209) 478-1957. Thank you."
As of June 23, 1998, the application was still in the development stage and staff was
unable to offer a specific recommendation, although staff generally supports the
objectives as stated in the letter. Staff also feels that being involved in any planning
efforts pertaining to the lower Mokelumne River is appropriate.
Speaking in support of the matter was Mr. John B. Meek, Jr., President of the San
Joaquin County Resource Conservation District. Mr. Meek requested that a letter from
the Mayor be prepared indicating the City of Lodi's support for this process prior to the
submittal of the proposal.
Council Member Pennino requested that a copy of the names of the board members be
forwarded to the City Council.
Following further discussion regarding the matter, the City Council, on motion of Council
Member Pennino, Johnson second, unanimously endorsed the proposal and directed staff
to prepare a letter for the Mayors signature expressing the City's support.
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b) Agenda item #H-2 entitled, "East San Joaquin Parties Water Authority Budget' (added as
an urgency agenda item).
Public Works Director Prima informed the City Council that on Tuesday, June 30, 1998,
the East San Joaquin Parties Water Authority met with San Joaquin County Supervisors
Barber and Marenco to discuss the County's action regarding the proposed 1998/99
budget for ESJPWA. The Authority had requested $200,000 from the Board to complete
the groundwater recharge/banking test project and formulate a new Authority agreement
to undertake a larger scale project in cooperation with East Bay Municipal Utilities District.
The total requested budget was approximately $250,000, including $10,000 from the City
of Lodi. During the previous week, the Board had denied the funding, but left the door
open for adding the funds at a later date.
At the June 30, 1998 meeting, the Supervisors indicated a willingness to reconsider the
item before the entire Board at its July 7 meeting if the ESJPWA members appeared at
the meeting to support the request. Council Member Johnson, who attended the June 30
meeting as the City's ESJPWA representative, and staff intend to appear at the July 7
meeting. However, staff feels it is important that the City Council back and approve the
City's funding portion.
As background information, the County already provided $500,000 in fiscal year 1997198
toward the project and the City provided an additional $50,000. The other members of
ESJPWA contributed as well. The test project has reached its June 30 completion date;
however, the amount of water to be injected is far below the maximum planned due to
high turbidity in the water caused by increased runoff. East Bay has offered to continue to
provide water through the summer given the abundance of runoff this year.
While it would be unfortunate to allow the project to end so abruptly, it would be a greater
blow to efforts to improve the groundwater decline if ESJPWA were to fall apart.
Council Member Johnson addressed the City Council regarding the matter indicating that
although the City is tentatively supporting a contribution of $10,000 which he feels is a
reasonable amount, he would not be opposed to the City contributing up to $20,000 if it
was absolutely necessary.
Public Works Director Prima provided the City Council with background information as to
the funding from the County.
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Johnson second, approved up
to $20,000 to help complete the first phase of the East San Joaquin Parties Water
Authority recharge project and directed Council Member Johnson and Public Works
Director Prima to represent the City's position at the July 7, 1998 San Joaquin County
Board of Supervisors meeting.
11. ORDINANCES
None.
12. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) Eileen St. Yves, 310 South Orange Avenue, Lodi, addressed the City Council regarding
the July 4, 1998, Oooh Ahhh Festival asking who is paying for the fireworks, the City of
Lodi or the Lodi Tokay Rotary Club. City Manager Flynn responded that the City is paying
for the fireworks. Ms. St. Yves then stated that in conversations with some of her tenants,
it was pointed out that all citizens can't afford to go into the park and that the fireworks are
too low to see for those persons not attending the Festival.
Continued July 1, 1998
Council Member Johnson explained that the Lodi Tokay Rotary Club took over the
Festival, at a time when the police department was very close to ending the 4th of July
program at the Lake because of all the problems that were being been encountered.
Council Member Johnson indicated that since the Oooh Ahhh Festival was initiated, these
types of problems have been resolved. Further, Mr. Johnson indicated that the moneys
taken in at the Festival go back to the community.
13. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) City Manager Flynn invited the citizens of Lodi to attend this year's Celebrate America!
event being held at Hutchins Street Square on July 3, 1998 at 6:00 p.m.
The City Manager also gave a breakdown of events planned for the Oooh Ahhh Festival.
City Manager Flynn stated that Bob Andosca has assumed his new duties as
President/CEO of the Lodi District of Commerce.
The City Manager announced that the City of Lodi now has its new Highway Advisory
Radio Station AM 1250 which will be broadcasting highway advisory information and other
information that will be helpful to Lodi citizens.
Birthday wishes were extended to Parks and Recreation Director Ron Williamson. It was
also announced that both Mayor Pro Tempore Keith Land and Mrs. Land and Council
Member Steve Mann and Mrs. Mann were celebrating anniversaries today.
City Manager Flynn also showed off a new promotion called a "Spin Jammer" that will be
used in the City's Year 2000 celebration.
Following an inquiry, City Manager Flynn stated that he would look into when the fencing
will be coming down around the basketball court(s) at Hutchins Street Square.
b) Mayor Pro Tempore Land updated the Council on a number of matters involving NCPA.
Mr. Land reported that George Fraser had just been hired as the new CEO. Further,
Mayor Pro Tempore Land gave a brief update on NCPA's efforts to restructure its debt.
Finally, Mayor Pro Tempore Land reminded the public of the public meeting being held on
July 8, 1998 regarding the sports complex proposed for construction adjacent to White
Slough.
Mayor Pro Tempore Land recognized the Friends of Lodi Lake and the thousands of
hours they have volunteered toward the betterment of this wonderful area in Lodi.
14. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sieglock adjourned the City Council meeting at approximately 8:45 p.m. 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 There was no need to discuss this matter.
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 There was no need to discuss this matter.
d) Conference with labor negotiator: Human Resources Director, Joanne Narloch, regarding
United Firefighters of Lodi (UFL) pursuant to Government Code §54957.6
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Continued July 1, 1998
15. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION i DISCLOSURE OF ACTION
The City Council meeting reconvened at approximately 9:27 p.m., and Mayor Sieglock disclosed
the following actions:
There was no final action taken on item #L-1.
Further, in regards to item #L-4, the City Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Land, Sieglock
second, unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the United
Firefighters of Lodi (UFL).
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Sieglock adjourned the
meeting at approximately 9:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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