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LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1999
7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members — Hitchcock, Mann, Nakanishi, Pennino and Land (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members — None
Also Present: City Manager Flynn, Deputy City Manager Keeter, Public Works Director Prima,
Community Development Director Bartlam, Finance Director McAthie, City
Attorney Hays and City Clerk Reimche
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Bo Crow, Congregational Christian Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Webelos Cub Scout Troop No. 295.
AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) Following introduction of the matter, the City Council, on motion of Mayor Land, Nakanishi
second, unanimously made the following reappointments/appointments to various boards
and commissions:
East Side Improvement Committee
Ruth Gastelum-Jimenez Term to expire March 1, 2000
Joseph Spinelli Term to expire March 1, 2001
Mark Gisler Term to expire March 1, 2002
Library Board
Don Shephard
Lodi Arts Commission
Theo Vandenberg
Jennifer Walth
Plannina Commission
Randy Heinitz
Steven Crabtree
Term to expire June 30, 2002
Term to expire July 1, 2002
Term to expire July 1, 2002
Term to expire June 30, 2003
Term to expire June 30, 2003
Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC)
Roger Stafford Term to expire January 1, 2004
Mayor Land took this opportunity to introduce the newly -appointed board members and
presented each with a City of Lodi pin.
b) Mena Khan with the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission acknowledged the Teen of the
Month, Frances Richardson from Bear Creek High School, and the Honorary Teen of the
Month, Jennifer Ibardoleza (who was unable to attend the meeting) from Tokay High
School.
Continued June 16, 1999
C) Mayor Land presented the June Community Improvement Award to Maheshinder S. &
Anupam Sidhu, property owners and proprietors of EI Tokay Market, located at 548 South
Sacramento Street, Lodi.
d) Dorean Rice with the Lodi-Tokay Rotary Club made a presentation to the City Council
regarding the Oooh Ahhh Festival.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of
Council Member Pennino, Hitchcock second, unanimously approved the following items
hereinafter set forth except those otherwise noted (Council Member Mann abstained from
discussion and voting on item #E-16):
a) Claims were approved in the amount of $4,137,445.81.
b) The minutes of June 2, 1999 (Regular Meeting) were approved as written.
C) Approved the specifications for a supply contract for various items of overhead and
underground distribution hardware for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001 and
authorized advertisement for bids.
d) Agenda item #E4 entitled, "Advertisement for bids for Peterson Park restroom facility"
was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staffs request.
e) Agenda item #E-5 entitled, "Plans and specifications and advertisement for bids for
destruction of eight water wells, East Lodi Avenue" was removed from the Consent
Calendar and discussed and acted upon following approval of the Consent Calendar.
f) Approved the specifications for 10,000 feet of #2/0 and 20,000 feet of #2AWG 15kV
primary underground conductor for the Electric Utility Department and authorized
advertisement for bids.
g) Adopted Resolution No. 99-82 awarding the bid for the purchase of one material handling
bucket truck to the low bidder meeting specifications, Altec Industries, Inc., Dixon, CA, in
the amount of $197,645.83 and authorized the transfer of additional funds for this
purchase as recommended by staff.
h) Adopted Resolution No. 99-83 awarding the bid for the purchase of one Digger -Derrick
Truck to the low bidder, Altec Industries, Inc., Dixon, CA, in the amount of $189,180.00
and authorized the transfer of additional funds for this purchase as recommended by staff.
i) Adopted Resolution No. 99-84 approving the recommendation to award the protective
relay test set to the low bidder, Omicron Electronics, Corp. USA, Houston, TX, in the
amount of $44,258.31.
j) Adopted Resolution No. 99-85 accepting the development improvements for Millsbridge,
Tract No. 2788.
k) Accepted the improvements under the "Guild Avenue Street Improvements, Vine Street to
660 Feet North of Vine Street" contract and directed the City Engineer to file a Notice of
Completion with the County Recorder's office.
IFA
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Approved the Improvement Deferral Agreement for 724 Willow Avenue and 2121 West
Cochran Road, and authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement
on behalf of the City.
m) Agenda item #E-13 entitled, "Authorize City Manager to submit Transportation
Enhancement Act (TEA) Project Applications to San Joaquin County Council of
Governments (SJCOG) and Caltrans" was removed from the Consent Calendar and
discussed and acted upon following approval of the Consent Calendar.
n) Adopted Resolution No. 99-87 approving a Public Benefits Program (PBC) grant in the
amount of $3,920 for the Lodi Community Service Center.
o) Adopted Resolution No. 99-88 to continue the purchase of budgeted desktop computers,
in aggregate amounts of $15,000 or less, from either Micron Electronics or Dell
Computers, under CMAS contracts awarded to each by the California Department of
General Services (DGS). Such purchases would continue to be made without further
bidding, and the City Council would continue to receive quarterly reports of purchases
under this resolution.
P) Adopted Resolution No. 99-89 granting permission to Lodi Police Department to enter into
an agreement with San Joaquin County, through its Data Processing Division, for fiscal
year 1999-2000, to provide data processing services and access to Automated Message
Switching/CJIS Systems (the contract must be signed prior to July 1, 1999 in order for the
services to continue without interruption). (Due to a conflict of interest, Council
Member Mann abstained from discussion and voting on this matter.)
q) Adopted Resolution No. 99-90 supporting Animal Friends Connection's grant application
from the Duffield Foundation, Maddie's Fund.
r) Set Public Hearing for July 21, 1999 to consider a resolution to adjust the Supplemental
Specific Area Fee for the Kettleman Lane Lift Station Service Area.
6. ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Agenda item #E-5 entitled, "Plans and specifications and advertisement for bids for
destruction of eight water wells, East Lodi Avenue".
Public Works Director Prima informed the City Council that this project consists of the
abandonment and destruction of eight privately -constructed agricultural wells now owned
by the City of Lodi. These wells are located on the East Lodi Avenue property acquired
by the City as part of the economic development plans for Guild Avenue. These wells
must be destroyed prior to the development of the parcels.
These wells vary in depth from 50 feet to 300 feet and were primarily used for flood
irrigation. Some of the wells have not been used in years. The oldest well dates from the
1930's. These wells are of no economic value to the City, hinder the development of the
property, and legally must be destroyed.
Council Member Nakanishi posed various questions to staff regarding the matter.
Following a brief discussion, the City Council, on motion of Council Member Nakanishi,
Hitchcock second, unanimously approved the plans and specifications for destruction of
eight water wells, East Lodi Avenue, and authorized advertisement for bids.
Continued June 16, 1999
b) Agenda item #E-13 entitled, "Authorize City Manager to submit Transportation
Enhancement Act (TEA) Project Applications to San Joaquin County Council of
Governments (SJCOG) and Caltrans".
Public Works Director Prima presented the following report.
The City of Lodi Public Works Department, in cooperation with the Electric Utility and
Parks and Recreation departments, recommends submitting four Transportation
Enhancement Act (TEA) applications for landscaping to San Joaquin Council of
Governments (SJCOG) and Caltrans for the following projects in order of priority:
1. Lodi Lake Bicycle Path Landscaping (to SJCOG)
2. Gateway Landscaping Project
A. Hutchins Street Median Landscaping (to SJCOG)
B. Lower Sacramento Road Median Landscaping (to SJCOG)
C. Highway 99 Landscaping (to SJCOG)
3. Beckman Ditch Bike Path and Landscaping (to Caltrans and SJCOG)
4. Kettleman Lane Median Landscaping (to Caltrans and SJCOG)
Lodi Lake Bicycle Path Landscaping
The City of Lodi has submitted a Bicycle Lane Account Application to Caltrans to fund the
construction of the bicycle path. Measure K Noncompetitive Bicycle Funds will be used
for this project also. The Federal Transit Administration will pay for improvements at the
entrance to the Lodi Lake where a new bus shelter will be installed. The TEA application
to SJCOG for landscaping will be for $200,000.
Gateway Landscaping Project (Total Project Cost: $820,000)
Hutchins Street Median Landscaping
The City of Lodi Public Benefits Program is comprised of four main components:
1) demand-side management, 2) assistance for low-income customers, 3)
research, design and development, and 4) renewables. This particular project is
considered a demand-side management, as well as a research, design and
development project due to the tree planting aspect of this project.
Research has shown that planting trees, which produce significant shade
benefits, actually reduces the temperature of what is commonly referred to as the
"urban heat island". In this case, the shade generated by the trees would reduce
the heat along Hutchins Street from Kettleman Lane to Harney Lane. The heat is
produced by the sun's rays and then magnified once coming in contact with
asphalt, concrete, and metal. By planting trees that will shade these surfaces
from the sun, the overall ambient temperature in a given area is reduced, creating
a "cooler zone" in our community. Existing examples of these "cooler zones" in
Lodi include: Pine Street (from Ham Lane to Cherokee Lane), and Lodi Lake to
name just a couple. The estimate to landscape the median is $135,000. The
local match will be $25,000 from the Public Benefits Account.
Lower Sacramento Road Median Landscaping (from Taylor Road to Turner
Road
The Lower Sacramento Road project is in design at this time. The estimated
landscaping costs are $620,000. The local match would be TDA and Measure K
funds which are already allocated to the project.
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• Highway 99 Landscaping (north and south ends of town)
The estimated landscaping cost is still being developed.
Beckman Ditch Bike Path and Landscapina
This project will help with runoff water pollution control, would construct an eight -foot bike
path that would be separated from vehicular traffic, and provide scenic beautification to
the Beckman Ditch. Preliminary estimate is $510,000.
Kettleman Lane Median Landscaping (from Hutchins Street to Ham Lane)
This project will be submitted to SJCOG and Caltrans. This median is being constructed
as part of the Kettleman Lane/Crescent Avenue traffic signal project. The estimated cost
for landscaping is $140,000.
Council Member Pennino expressed concerns regarding the Hutchins Street Median
Landscaping project, stating that the local match of $25,000 for the shade trees should
not come from the Public Benefits Account as he felt this would be an inappropriate use of
these funds.
Following additional discussion, the City Council, on motion of Council Member Hitchcock,
Land second, adopted Resolution No. 99-86 authorizing the City Manager to submit TEA
Project applications to SJCOG and Caltrans by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Mann, Nakanishi and Land (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members — Pennino
Absent: Council Members — None
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 Council
Member Pennino, Nakanishi second, unanimously rejected the following claims:
1. Todd Williams, date of loss 5/1/99
2. Theresa Pearson, date of loss 12/24/98
3. Pacific Bell, date of loss 1/7/99
4. Deanna Griffen, date of loss 3/17/99
b) The following report was presented to the City Council:
1. Planning Commission report of May 26, 1999
9. REGULAR CALENDAR
a) Agenda item #H-1 entitled, "Adopt 1999-2001 Operating and Capital Improvement
Budgets and the 1999-2001 Appropriations Spending Limit".
Deputy City Manager Keeter reminded the City Council that the City Manager presented
the budget preparation calendar for the 1999-01 Operating and Capital Improvement
Budget process to the City Council on December 8, 1998 at a Shirtsleeve Session.
Additional meetings were held on December 15, 1998, January 5, January 14, January
26, February 3, April 6, May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8 and June 15,
1999.
Continued June 16, 1999
During these Shirtsleeve meetings, City staff reviewed the Council goals and objectives,
the Council accomplishments, and the City Manager recommended adjustments to the
operating and capital improvement budgets.
Deputy City Manager Keeter reviewed the summary of the Operating Budgets by activity,
the adjusted recommended significant expenditures and staffing changes, and the
Changes in Fund Balance — All Funds Combined.
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 1999-01 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.
Council Member Hitchcock suggested that a goal be included in the document, which
would be to "attract, retain and invest in a quality workforce". Discussion followed
regarding the proposal, and it was suggested that this matter be presented at a future
Shirtsleeve Session. Council Member Nakanishi further suggested that each Council
Member propose his or her own list of goals. Other Council Members indicated that the
Policies And Objectives section of the proposed budget covered the intent of this
recommendation.
Comments were made by each member of the City Council regarding the proposed
budget. It was pointed out that it is a "working document" and that any expenditure
contained therein over $5,000 would be brought back to the Council for approval.
Council Member Hitchcock voiced her concerns about the $17 million Public Safety
Building Project being included in the budget, stating that she wanted more details before
earmarking it in the budget. A lengthy discussion followed with other members of the
Council indicating that the project and the financing mechanism for it would come up for
further review in the future and that the item was merely a "placeholder' in the budget.
Discussion followed regarding possible funding avenues for the proposed project.
Council Member Pennino spoke about the phasing of the Public Safety Building Project
and the Municipal Service Center Expansion, which could defer capital expenditures for
one year.
Following additional discussion, the City Council, on motion of Mayor Land, Nakanishi
second, adopted Resolution No. 99-91 entitled, "A Resolution Of The Lodi City Council
Adopting The 1999-2001 Operating And Capital Improvement Budgets For The Fiscal
Year Beginning July 1, 1999 And Ending June 30, 2001, And Further Approving The
1999-2000 Appropriation Spending Limit' by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Mann, Nakanishi, Pennino and Land (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members — Hitchcock
Absent: Council Members — None
b) Agenda item #H-2 entitled, "Introduction of ordinance establishing the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Lodi".
City Attorney Hays reported that following a previous presentation to Council regarding
the implementation of a Redevelopment Agency, Council directed staff to work toward
such establishment. The introduction of this ordinance is the first statutory step to such
establishment. Once the ordinance has been adopted and is effective, the Agency will be
in place. At that time, administrative and procedural elements of the Agency will be
presented for consideration by the Council and the Agency.
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Speaking on the matter were the following persons:
1. Janet Pruss, 2421 Diablo Drive, Lodi, stated that she realizes Redevelopment
Agencies in some areas have had a long hard road and asked why the City thinks
Lodi should go forward with a Redevelopment Agency. Community Development
Director Bartlam and City Attorney Hays indicated that the adoption of the
proposed ordinance is the initial step in establishing a Redevelopment Agency in
Lodi and gave a brief overview of the process.
2. John Talbot, 800 Maplewood Drive, Lodi, spoke about the right to hold property
and his concerns regarding the eminent domain powers a Redevelopment
Agency would have. Mr. Talbot stated that it is his understanding that a
Redevelopment Agency has the right to declare property in the redevelopment
area as "blight' and, thereby, take it through the eminent domain procedures. Mr.
Talbot strongly recommended that the City Council oppose this plan to study a
redevelopment agency.
Council Member Nakanishi stated that following a significant study regarding this subject,
he would not be voting in favor of the ordinance as he is concerned about decisions that
could be made by future City Councils should a Redevelopment Agency be formed in
Lodi.
Following additional discussion regarding the matter, the City Council, on motion of Mayor
Land, Hitchcock second, introduced Ordinance No. 1675 entitled, "An Ordinance Of The
City Council Of The City Of Lodi Amending Title 2 — Administration And Personnel Of The
Lodi Municipal Code By Adding Chapter 2.52 Declaring The Need For A Redevelopment
Agency To Function In The City Of Lodi And Declaring The City Council To Be The
Redevelopment Agency For The City Of Lodi" by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Mann, Pennino and Land (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members — Nakanishi
Absent: Council Members — None
10. ORDINANCES
None.
11. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) Bob Johnson, 1311 Midvale Road, Lodi, stated that for nearly two years the Woodbridge
Irrigation District (WID) has been working toward the construction of a new dam and fish
barrier on the Mokelumne River. Mr. Johnson reported that he had just learned today,
while attending a Water Advisory Commission Meeting, that this project has now been put
on the back burner. Mr. Johnson asked that the City Council take an active stand in
supporting the matter and suggested that the Mayor write a letter of support to
Congressman Pombo requesting that this project go forward.
12. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) Council Member Hitchcock thanked the City Clerk, her staff and the group of volunteers
who did such a beautiful job in planning and preparing the City Council dinner that was
auctioned off for $10,000 to benefit the Lodi Boys and Girls Club.
Council Member Hitchcock reported that she attended a meeting with Police Chief
Hansen and representatives of Lodi massage parlors regarding the proposed massage
ordinance that was recently brought before the City Council. Council Member Hitchcock
stated that Chief Hansen did a wonderful job of conducting this meeting.
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Council Member Hitchcock apologized to Tony Trassare for a comment she made to him
following his remarks at the May 19, 1999 Public Hearing regarding the proposed
massage ordinance and applicable fee schedule.
b) Council Member Nakanishi shared how very impressed he was at the Teen Lead
Graduation he recently attended. Council Member Nakanishi stated that it is his
understanding that Council Member Pennino was instrumental in the formation of the Lodi
Youth Commission and applauded him for his ongoing efforts on its behalf.
C) City Manager Flynn invited the community to attend A&W Rootbeer's 801" Anniversary
celebration being held Saturday, June 19, 1999. The World Record Root Beer Float will
be made that day with all proceeds going to support Lodi youth groups. The event will be
held at Pine and School streets between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. It was noted that Lodi
is the birthplace of A&W Rootbeer.
City Manager Flynn passed out fliers announcing the upcoming Farmers Market. The
Farmers Market will be held weekly on Thursday evenings from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
from June 24" through September 9'"
City Manager Flynn and Finance Director McAthie announced that the City's new utility
billing system would be introduced over the July 4'" weekend.
d) Council Member Pennino once again stated that he feels the late fees the City is charging
its Lodi electric customers is awful. He believes the City is taking $600,000 from the
wrong people, those who can least afford it.
13. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Land adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:10 p.m. to a Closed Session to discuss the
following matters:
a) Actual litigation: Government Code §54956.9(a). One case. Fireman's Fund
Insurance Company V. City of Lodi, et al., United States District Court, Eastern District
of California Case No. CIV -S-98-1489 LKK PAN
b) Prospective lease of City property (400± acres adjacent to White Slough Water
Pollution Control Facility); the negotiating parties are ProStyle Sports and the City of
Lodi; price and terms are under negotiation
C) Conference with labor negotiator, Human Resources Director Joanne Narloch,
regarding Lodi Police Officers' Association (LPDA) pursuant to Government Code
§54957.6)
d) Prospective offer to purchase City property at 130 West Elm Street; the negotiating
parties are Anthony and Edward Barkett and the City of Lodi; price and terms are under
negotiation. Government Code §54956.8
e) Prospective lease of City property at 2 East Pine Street in association with the Downtown
Park and Ride Structure; the negotiating parties are Anthony and Edward Barkett and the
City of Lodi; price and terms of the lease are under negotiation. Government Code
§54956.8
14. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION / DISCLOSURE OF ACTION
The City Council meeting reconvened at approximately 11:00 p.m., and Mayor Land disclosed
that there were no final actions taken in these matters.
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15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Land adjourned the
meeting at approximately 11:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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