HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 2, 1998LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1998
7:00 P.M.
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, Fire Chief Kenley, Police Hansen,
City Attorney Hays and City Clerk Reimche
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Rick Matters, St. John The Baptist Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Sieglock.
4. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) Mayor Sieglock presented a Certificate of Recognition to Rob Alcott, East Bay Municipal
Utility District's (EBMUD) Acting Manager of Water System Operations, celebrating
EBMUD's 75w Anniversary.
b) Agenda item #D -3(a) entitled, "Presentation by the Lodi Senior Citizens Commission
regarding Elder Abuse Conference" was pulled from the agenda and will be rescheduled
for the October 7, 1998 City Council meeting.
C) Janet Dillon with the Lodi Arts Commission updated the City Council on the many
activities of the Arts Commission.
d) Dr. Norm King with the Lodi Unified School District (LUSD) made a presentation to the
City Council regarding the LUSD Science Camp Fund. Further, Mayor Sieglock
presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Dr. King for his dedication to the youth of this
community in allowing youngsters the opportunity to participate in the Science Camp
program.
e) Rob Lechner, Chairperson of the Lodi Year 2000 Steering Committee, displayed the Year
2000 T-shirts, which will go on sale at various events for $10.00 each plus tax. Further,
Mr. Lechner presented a shirt to each City Council Member, the City Manager and the
City Attorney.
f) Mayor Sieglock presented a Certificate of Recognition to Fire Chief Kenley for completion
of the Fire Chief Certification Program. Mr. Kenley recently became one of the first six fire
chiefs statewide to complete the new Fire Chief Certification Program.
5. RECESS
Mayor Sieglock called for a five-minute recess and the City Council meeting reconvened at
approximately 8:30 p.m.
Continued September 2, 1998
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 $2,885,265.43.
b) The minutes of August 19, 1998 (Regular Meeting) and August 25, 1998 (Special
Meeting) were approved as written.
C) Approved the Request for Proposals (RFP) for security services at Hutchins Street
Square and authorized advertising for bids.
d) Adopted Resolution No. 98-131 approving the installation of no -parking zones on the
north of side of Kettleman Lane, from New Beckman Road to 90 feet west of New
Beckman Road, and on the east side of Beckman Road, from Kettleman Lane to 1,640
feet north of Kettleman Lane.
Council Member Johnson indicated his concern regarding truck parking in various areas
throughout the City. Staff was asked if "no parking" areas could be established for trucks
only. The City Attorney responded that the California Vehicle Code addresses "vehicles"
and does not separate cars from trucks as it pertains to this matter.
Mayor Pro Tempore Land acknowledged that the "no parking" zone proposed on the east
side of Beckman Road, from Kettleman Lane to 1,640 feet north of Kettleman Lane was
only temporary.
e) Authorized the City Manager to execute an acquisition agreement with McDonald's
Corporation at 841 East Kettleman Lane.
f) Authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with George
Miers & Associates, of Moraga, to establish programming and prepare basic (schematic)
drawings for the Public Safety Building renovation.
Council Member Johnson had previously indicated his desire for public input regarding
this project and was pleased to see the comments contained in the staff report. Council
Member Johnson encouraged Lodi citizens to give their input regarding this project.
g) Adopted Resolution of Intention No. 98-132 approving an amendment to the contract
between Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the City of Lodi and further
introduced Ordinance No. 1664 entitled, "An Ordinance Of The Lodi City Council
Authorizing An Amendment To The Contract Between The City Council Of The City Of
Lodi And The Board Of Administration Of The Public Employees' Retirement System" by
the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Land, Mann, Pennino and Sieglock (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Johnson
Absent: Council Members - None
Council Member Johnson indicated that he voted "No" on this item because of the dollars
it would take to process, and he does not believe this is appropriate.
Mayor Pro Tempore Land received staff confirmation that each member of the City
Council would have the option of whether or not they wished to participate.
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h) Introduced Ordinance No. 1665 entitled, "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City
Of Lodi Amending Chapter 6.12 Of The Lodi Municipal Code By Repealing And
Reenacting Section 6.12.030 And 6.12.060, Relating To Dogs And Cats License -
Renewal -Delinquency And Dog Vaccination -Required -Certificate -Exceptions,
Respectively".
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
8. 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
Sieglock, Land second, unanimously rejected the following claims:
Linda Bianchi, date of loss 7/10/98
2. Steven Wages, date of loss 2/10/98
REGULAR CALENDAR
a) Agenda item #H-1 entitled, "Amend Lodi Municipal Code Chapters 9 and 12 relative to
encroachments within the public right-of-way for sidewalk seating and alcohol
consumption".
Community Development Director Bartlam and Public Works Director Prima provided the
following report:
Staff from various City departments, as well as members of the Downtown Lodi Business
Partnership (LDBP), have been working on a set of standards which downtown business
owners can follow should they desire to encroach onto the public sidewalk. The
standards outlined in the ordinance provide minimums for access, visibility and design
issues. Further, a specific section dealing with alcoholic beverage consumption has been
added to allow greater flexibility to the Business Partnership in conducting their special
events.
The new language pulls together several chapters of the Code and places all the
standards within the Encroachment Section in order to reduce confusion and ease the
application process. As a result of this modification, business owners in the downtown
will be able to utilize the sidewalk area for tables and chairs, restaurants, and with the
proper permits, be able to serve alcoholic beverages and the downtown business
association will have the ability to sell and have alcohol consumed within the right-of-way
for special events.
A diagram that indicates graphically the standards contained within the Ordinance will be
used as an information sheet and accompany the application package.
Following discussion, the City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Sieglock
second, unanimously took the following actions:
Introduced Ordinance No. 1666 entitled, "An Ordinance Of The Lodi City Council
Repealing And Reenacting Lodi Municipal Code Title 9, Public Peace, Morals And
Welfare, Chapter 9.04.010, Relating To Alcoholic Beverage - Open Container In
Public"; and
Continued September 2,1998
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1667 entitled, "An Ordinance Of The Lodi City Council
Amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 12.04 - Encroachments By Adding Sections
12.04.10 (F) 'Definitions', And 12.04.425 'Sidewalk Dining Area"'.
10. ORDINANCES
a) Ordinance No. 1663 entitled, "An Ordinance Of The Lodi City Council Amending The
Official District Map Of The City Of Lodi And Thereby Rezoning The Publicly Zoned
Portion Of 16891 North Lower Sacramento Road, From PUB, Public, To R-2, Residential
Single -Family" having been introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held
August 19, 1998 was brought up for passage on motion of Mayor Sieglock, Johnson
second. Second reading of the ordinance was omitted after reading by title, and the
ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Johnson, Land, Mann, Pennino and Sieglock (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
11. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) Mr. Ron Bruegel, Marketing Director of the Pollardville Ghost Town, and Mr. Neil Pollard
unveiled plans for upcoming events that will coincide with the State's 150th anniversary
celebration. Pollardville Ghost Town is located on Highway 99, south of Lodi. Mr.
Bruegel encouraged the Council and members of the public to attend a Lodi "Run For The
Gold" day celebration on Sunday, October 18, 1998.
b) Virginia Snyder, 303 Louie Avenue, Lodi, representing the Lodi Historical Society,
addressed the City Council regarding the saving of Lincoln School stating that it is felt it
could be used as a resource center. She wanted to take this opportunity to notify the City
Council that their group is working toward saving the subject building.
12. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) Richard Hanner was recognized for his outstanding work with The Record. Mr. Hanner
has accepted the position of Managing Editor with the Lodi News Sentinel. Further, Mr.
Jeff Hood, the new Lodi Bureau Chief for The Record, was introduced.
b) City Manager Flynn reported that the National Society of Fundraising Executives
(NSFRE) California's Capitol Chapter awarded General Mills of Lodi the 1998 Outstanding
Corporate Grant Maker Award. The award will be given during a banquet at the
Sacramento Convention Center as part of the NSFRE's observation of National
Philanthropy Day on November 18, 1998. Deputy City Manager Keeter was
congratulated for preparing the innovative documentation submitted nominating General
Mills of Lodi to receive this prestigious award.
C) Mayor Sieglock addressed the City Council concerning Lodi's continued efforts regarding
business retention and economic development. The Mayor indicated that most new jobs
in the City are developed from existing businesses. The Mayor congratulated Tony
Goehring, Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Lodi, for the excellent job he
is doing. Further, Mayor Sieglock commented on the important role of the San Joaquin
Partnership indicating that, because of their efforts, 24 new businesses are locating in
San Joaquin County this year. The Mayor also recommended that if anyone is looking for
employment, this organization can be very helpful. Mayor Sieglock indicated that
international companies are looking at San Joaquin County as a location to establish
businesses.
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13. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sieglock announced that there was no need to discuss the following Closed Session items:
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
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Sieglock adjourned the
meeting at approximately 8:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk