HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 17, 2000LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2000
7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi (arrived at approximately 8:55 p.m.),
Pennino and Mann (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, Deputy
City Attorney Schwabauer and Interim City Clerk Taylor
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Francis Ruddle, Fairmont Seventh Day Adventist Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scouts of America, Pack 291, Den No. 5.
4. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) Mayor Mann presented a proclamation to Captain Kevin Yatar, Commanding Officer, San
Joaquin Recruiting Company, proclaiming June 14, 2000 as "United States Army's 225th
Birthday" and the week of June 12 — 18, 2000 as "United States Army Week" in the City of
Lodi.
b) Mayor Mann presented a proclamation to Wally Sandelin, City Engineer, representing the
Public Works Department, proclaiming the week of May 21 — 27, 2000 as "National Public
Works Week" in the City of Lodi.
C) Mayor Mann proclaimed the month of May 2000 has been designated as Water
Awareness Month in the City of Lodi, and introduced Assistant Water/Wastewater
Superintendent Frank Beeler. Mr. Beeler stated the City of Lodi is a sponsor of the
California Water Awareness Campaign, providing information and raising awareness of
the issues surrounding California's water supply and quality.
d) Robbie Hoffman, a member of the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission, presented the
May 2000 Teen of the Month Award to Kirk Anderson from Lodi Academy High School.
e) Mayor Mann presented Terri Whitmire of the Adult Day Services Center a Certificate of
Recognition honoring the Lodi Memorial Hospital Adult Day Services Center's 10th
Anniversary.
f) Parks and Recreation Director Ron Williamson introduced the newest member of his
staff, Nicole Chiunti, Recreation Supervisor, who provided a report on various Parks and
Recreation Department programs, including LOOK and the After School Program. Mr.
Williamson then introduced Tom Seidler and the Mudville Nine mascot who thanked the
Council for allowing them to return to Lodi again this season for two games in June.
g) Suzanne Kennedy of Artistic Effects and students from the local high schools presented
renderings designed and executed by students at Liberty High School for the mural
project on the PG&E Substation Wall at Cherokee Lane. Ms. Kennedy stated students
created the artistic rendering to depict Lodi's history. She thanked PG&E for their support
of the project, also thanked Liberty High School Principal Robert Rivas and City Manager
Flynn for their support, and Kathy Price for her assistance. Carey Madill of PG&E
commented on their role in assisting with the project.
Continued May 17, 2000
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of
Council Member Land, Pennino second, approved the following items hereinafter set forth
(except those otherwise noted), by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land, Pennino and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members — None
Absent: Council Members — Nakanishi
Abstain: Council Members — None
a) Claims were approved in the amount of $4,432,836.96.
b) The minutes of May 3, 2000 (Regular Meeting), May 4, 2000 (Special Meeting) and May
9, 2000 (Special Meeting) were approved as written.
G) Received report of the sale of scrap metal to the sole bidder, Sunshine Steel Enterprises,
who paid $1,956 for the following items:
Insulated Aluminum 2,118 pounds
Bare and Insulated Copper 2,502 pounds
Insulated AI/Concentric Copper 2,645 pounds
Scrap Iron 1 lot
d) Approved the specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for ten Class 1, and
thirty Class 3 Wood Utility Poles in various sizes.
e) Agenda Item #E-5 entitled, "Plans, specifications and advertisement for bids for Blakely
Pool Water Slide Project" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and
acted upon following approval of the Consent Calendar.
f) Approved the plans and specifications for the Abatement Demolition of the Single -Family
Dwelling at 543 Maple Street, and authorized advertising for bids.
g) Adopted Resolution No. 2000-77 awarding the bids for purchase of Low and Medium -
voltage underground Cable in the following lengths and sizes:
20,000 feet #110 600V Underground Triplex Western States Electric, Portland $15,860.80
20,000 feet #350 600V Underground Triplex Pirelli Cables, Colusa $36,591.90
20,000 feet #2 15kV Primary Underground Cable Western States Electric $18,188.20
20,000 feet #2/0 15kV Primary Underground Cable Pirelli Cables $23,834.30
$94,475.20
h) Adopted Resolution No. 2000-78 authorizing the purchase of three power quality monitors
from Test Solutions West (the region's authorized distributor for the City's existing power
quality monitors, Dranetz-BMI), in the amount of $21,058.50.
i) Accepted the improvements under the "Softball Complex Bleacher Project", 401 North
Stockton Street contract and directed the Parks and Recreation Director to a file a Notice
of Completion with the County Recorder's office.
D Approved donation of the Fire Department's surplus Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA) equipment to the Lodi Unified School District Regional Occupational Program Fire
Science Class.
k) Approved waiving the disposal of one surplus vehicle from the City of Lodi fleet, and
authorizing the addition of that vehicle to the Fire Department fleet for undercover
capabilities of the Fire Investigation Unit.
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1) Adopted Resolution No. 2000-79 authorizing the City Manager to execute Exhibit C,
Revision 3, Individual Customer Commitment and Contribution, to Contract 96 -SNR -
00110 with Western Area Power Administration and Bureau of Reclamation for the
Funding of Operation and Maintenance for the Central Valley Project Facilities and
Amendment 2 to the Agreement.
m) Agenda Item #E-13 entitled, `Renewal of Landscape Maintenance Contract for Fiscal
Year 2000/2001" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted
upon following approval of the Consent Calendar.
n) Adopted Resolution No. 2000-81 authorizing the City to participate in, and provide
matching funds in the amount of $4,617 for the Delta Landscape Management Outreach
Partnership program.
o) Adopted Resolution No. 2000-82 awarding the contract for Maintenance of Landscape
and Irrigation Installation at Water Well #11, 824 East Turner Road, to the lowest
responsible bidder, City Services Inc., dba Azteca Landscaping in the amount of $39,940,
and appropriated the funds for this project.
P) Adopted Resolution No. 2000-83 authorizing purchase of the PM+ System pavement
management software for the Public Works Street Division from CHEC Consultants, Inc.
in the amount of $35,230 and appropriated the funds for this purchase.
q) Approved commitment to pre -purchase America West Airlines Air Service Pledges in the
amount of $10,000 for use over three years, conditioned upon their bringing air service to
the Stockton Metropolitan Airport.
ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Agenda Item #E-5 entitled, "Plans, specifications and advertisement for bids for Blakely
Pool Water Slide Project".
Council Member Pennino removed this item to request additional information. Parks and
Recreation Director Williamson provided an overview of the other equipment options
available, stating staff is recommending this pool slide because it is portable, it will
improve the quality of the facility, and it can be placed at the location in easy view of the
lifeguards, so it will require no additional staff.
Following discussion, the City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Mann
second, approved the plans and specifications for Blakely Pool Water Slide Project and
authorized advertising for bids, by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land, Pennino and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members — None
Absent: Council Members — Nakanishi
Abstain: Council Members — None
b) Agenda Item #E-13 entitled "Renewal of Landscape Maintenance Contract for Fiscal Year
2000/2001 "
Council Member Hitchcock removed this item to request clarification of what City facilities
and properties are covered by the contract, and what are the terms for the contract and
subsequent renewals. Public Works Director Prima stated the original contract allowed
for two renewals with mutual party consent. This being the second renewal, the contract
will again go out to bid again during the 2001 /2002 fiscal year.
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Following discussion, the City Council, on motion of Council Member Hitchcock, Pennino
second, adopted Resolution No. 2000-80 authorizing renewal of the existing landscape
maintenance contract with Odyssey Landscape Company for the 2000/2001 fiscal year in
the amount of $88,880, by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land, Pennino and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members — None
Absent: Council Members — Nakanishi
Abstain: Council Members — None
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 Land, Hitchcock second, rejected the following claims:
Charlotte Chand, date of loss 2/19/00
2. Ann Guirao, date of loss 2/24/00
3. Sean Snell, date of loss 2/24100
by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land, Pennino and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members — None
Absent: Council Members — Nakanishi
Abstain: Council Members — None
b) Interim City Clerk Taylor advised Council of an information only notice received from
MediaOne regarding upcoming installation rate changes.
9. REGULAR CALENDAR
a) Diane Nguyen, Senior Regional Planner with the San Joaquin County Council of
Governments (COG) updated Council and the public on activities of COG functions and
programs including the delivery of the Measure K Program, local street rehabilitation and
maintenance funding, securing more state and federal revenues for transportation, and
responding to environmental issues. Ms. Nguyen responded to questions from the
Council regarding the amount of tax dollars contributed vs. the Measure K Program funds
returned to the Lodi community. Ms. Nguyen stated that as a regional program, Measure
K benefits the entire region it serves, not just individual cities. Smaller cities do not
generate as much sales tax as they might get in return, and the City of Lodi might receive
less than the taxes contributed. However there are many programs and funds available
through COG elements which afford the City of Lodi other sources from which to draw
funding. These State and Federal dollars more than make up the deficiency of Measure
K fund returns, and ultimately all funds received by COG remain within San Joaquin
County, making this a very efficient program.
Council Member Pennino, Lodi's COG representative, spoke highly of COG's
accomplishments to date and the strong future of their programs and projects. Mayor
Mann commended Mr. Pennino on his work in representing the City of Lodi
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Continued May 17, 2000
10. RECESS
Mayor Mann called for a ten-minute recess and the City Council meeting reconvened at
approximately 8:45 p.m.
11. ARRIVAL OF COUNCIL MEMBER NAKANISHI
Council Member Nakanishi arrived at the meeting at approximately 8:55 p.m.
12. REGULAR CALENDAR (Continued)
a) Information Systems Manager Helmle provided a report to Council outlining the California
Public Utilities Commission proposal to alter the boundaries for the 209 area code due to
increased demand for telephone numbers created by cell phones, pagers, faxes,
modems and basic telephone service. Since the proposal could potentially impact the
City of Lodi, Mr. Helmle has been present at discussion meetings regarding this issue.
Last week, staff prepared for City Council review a list of the proposed boundary
alterations with a recommendation to adopt Resolution 2000-84 endorsing Alternative
#6A. On Monday, May 15, 2000, staff was presented with a new set of alternatives, none
of which reflect Lodi remaining within the 209 area code. It is the recommendation of staff
that Council move forward in approving Alternative #6A with additional language directing
staff to attend future meetings and public hearings on behalf of Council to push for new
area codes for non-intervention telephones and to continue support for the City's retention
of the 209 area code.
Alternative #1A 2 -way split in which Lodi retains area code 209
Alternative #1 B2 2 -way split in which Lodi does not retain area code 209
Alternative #3 overlay of a new area code on top of the 209 area code, which
would require 11 digit dialing
Alternative 94A 2 -way split excluding Lodi from the 209 area code
Alternative #46 2 -way split including Lodi in the 209 area code, but excluding
Stockton and areas south of Turlock
Alternative #6A 2 -way split which retains area code 209 in San Joaquin County
excluding Thornton
Alternative #61B 2 -way split giving San Joaquin County (excluding Thornton)
south to Crows Landing a new area code
Following discussion, the City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Land
second, unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2000-84 endorsing Alternative #6A of the
California Public Utilities Commission report which retains area code 209 in San Joaquin
County, with additional language directing staff to attend public hearings on behalf
of Council to push for new area codes for non-intervention telephones and
continue support for the City's retention of the 209 area code, by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi, Pennino and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members — None
Absent: Council Members — None
Abstain: Council Members — None
b) Human Resources Analyst Kirk Evans reported that a reorganization committee of Police
Lieutenants and Sergeants gathered input from all police department personnel with a
goal to enhance the efforts of the department with a minimum of monetary expenditure,
while better serving the community's needs and accomplishing the police department's
goal of continued crime reduction. After approximately one year of extensive review, the
reorganization committee recommended the following changes to positions:
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• Reallocate one Lieutenant position to Sergeant
• Reallocate one Police Officer position to Police Corporal
• Reallocate two Community Service Officer positions to Dispatcher/Jailer
• Reallocate two Lead Dispatcher/Jailer positions to Dispatch Supervisor, approve a
new class specification and salary range for Dispatcher Supervisor, and placing the
position in the Lodi Police Dispatchers Association Unit
• Reallocate one Police Records Clerk III to Police records Clerk Supervisor, approve a
new class specification and salary range for Police Records Clerk Supervisor and
placing the position in the General Services Unit
Following discussion, Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Land second,
unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2000-85 approving classification changes in the
Police Department, and further approved new class specifications and salary ranges for
Dispatch Supervisor and Police Records Clerk Supervisor as follows:
1) Reallocate one (1) Lieutenant position to Police Sergeant; and
2) Reallocate one (1) Police Officer position to Police Corporal; and
3) Reallocate two (2) Community Service Officer positions to Dispatcher/Jailer; and
4) Reallocate two (2) Lead Dispatcher/Jailer positions to Dispatch Supervisor, approve a
new class specification as shown on Exhibit A attached, and salary range for Dispatcher
Supervisor as shown below, and placing this position in the Lodi Police Dispatchers
Association Unit:
5) Reallocate one (1) Police Records Clerk II I to Police Records Clerk Supervisor, approve a
new class specification as shown on Exhibit B attached, and salary range for Police
Records Clerk Supervisor as shown below, and placing this position in the General
Services Unit:
A B
C D
E
D
E
$3,115.22 $3,270.98
$3,434.53 $3,606.25
$3,786.57
$2,474.80
$2,598.54
5) Reallocate one (1) Police Records Clerk II I to Police Records Clerk Supervisor, approve a
new class specification as shown on Exhibit B attached, and salary range for Police
Records Clerk Supervisor as shown below, and placing this position in the General
Services Unit:
13. ORDINANCES
a) Ordinance No. 1691 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending the Official
District Map of the City of Lodi and thereby prezoning parcels located at 049-040-05, 27,
& 28, 049-080-06, 28, 16-19 from San Joaquin County AU -20 to M-1; the prezoning of
parcel 049-080-74 from San Joaquin County I -G to M-1; the prezoning of parcel 049-080-
05 from San Joaquin County AU -20 to M-2; the prezoning of parcels 049-080-33, 77, & 78
from San Joaquin County I -G to M-2; the prezoning of parcels 049-080-32 & 049-020-09
from San Joaquin County I -G to FP; and the recommendation that the City Council certify
Negative Declaration ND -00-01 as adequate environmental documentation for the
project" having been introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held May 3,
2000 was brought up for passage on motion of Council Member Land, Hitchcock 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 — Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members — None
Absent: Council Members — None
Abstain: Council Members — Pennino
14. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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B
C
D
E
$2,244.72
$2,356.95
$2,474.80
$2,598.54
$2,728.47
13. ORDINANCES
a) Ordinance No. 1691 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending the Official
District Map of the City of Lodi and thereby prezoning parcels located at 049-040-05, 27,
& 28, 049-080-06, 28, 16-19 from San Joaquin County AU -20 to M-1; the prezoning of
parcel 049-080-74 from San Joaquin County I -G to M-1; the prezoning of parcel 049-080-
05 from San Joaquin County AU -20 to M-2; the prezoning of parcels 049-080-33, 77, & 78
from San Joaquin County I -G to M-2; the prezoning of parcels 049-080-32 & 049-020-09
from San Joaquin County I -G to FP; and the recommendation that the City Council certify
Negative Declaration ND -00-01 as adequate environmental documentation for the
project" having been introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held May 3,
2000 was brought up for passage on motion of Council Member Land, Hitchcock 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 — Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members — None
Absent: Council Members — None
Abstain: Council Members — Pennino
14. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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15. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) Council Member Hitchcock extended her thanks to Information Systems Manager Helmle
for setting her e-mail to be routed directly to her residence, thereby expediting her ability
to communicate on line.
Ms. Hitchcock also complimented Council Member Pennino on his fine work for our
community as the City of Lodi representative on the San Joaquin County of Governments.
b) City Manager Flynn introduced Public Works Director Prima, who premiered the new Pre -
Train Amtrak Bus Signs for upcoming bus service from Lodi to the Stockton Amtrak
Station. Mr. Prima also mentioned the notoriety of the bottled water idea, stating he would
like to see this happen in the future. The program would make Lodi's bottled water
available to staff and Council, and possibly to local service clubs and events as a
promotional tool to increase awareness of water conservation and water quality issues.
16. CLOSED SESSION
None.
17. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 9:08 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jacqueline L. Taylor
Interim City Clerk
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