HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 2, 2000LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2000
ROLL CALL
The Regular City Council meeting of August 2, 2000 was called to order by Mayor Mann at
7:03 p.m.
Present: Council Members - Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi, 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, City Attorney Hays and City Clerk
Blackstorr
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Dennis Fakes, St. Paul Lutheran Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Mann.
4. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS I PRESENTATIONS
a) Mayor Mann presented a proclamation to Kimberly Smith, Supervising Dietitian, and
Maria Carrasco, Nutrition Assistant If, with Delta Health Care WIC, proclaiming the week
of August 1 - 7, 2000 as "World Breastfeeding Week" in the City of Lodi. Ms. Smith
reported that WIC serves 1,400 -1,500 clients in the Lodi area. She described the health
benefits of breastfeeding for both the mother and child and noted that in 1996 the
percentage of women breastfeeding within their agency has increased from 28% to
53.9%.
b) William Crabtree with the Lodi Arts Commission updated the City Council with the many
activities and accomplishments of the Arts Commission, including:
Children's Summer Theater Program: 1,352 people attended the four shows of
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory;
n Free Lunchtime Live music concerts every Thursday at noon;
n Under the Columns Concerts at Hutchins Street Square, August 19, Tony Windle and
Mombo Hernandez;
n Auditions will be held at Hutchins Street Square on August 16 - 17 for the Senior
Follies and on August 20 - 21 for Secret Garden.
C) Mayor Mann presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to Deputy City
Manager Keeler. Ms. Keeter accepted the award on behalf of the Finance Department,
the City Manager, and all the Department Heads. This award was given by the
Government Finance Officers Association to governmental units that publish a budget
document that meets program criteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a
financial plan and as a communication device. This is the first year that the City of Lodi
has received "An Outstanding Policy Document" notation on the award.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
In accordance with the 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 $3,154,980.92.
b) The minutes of July 19, 2000 (Regular Meeting) were approved as written.
Continued August 2, 2000
C) Accepted the quarterly report of the City of Lodi pooled money investment account as
required by SB564.
d) Received information regarding the sale of scrap metal in accordance with Lodi Municipal
Code Section 2.12.120. The scrap metal was sold to the high bidder, Sunshine Steel
Enterprises, of Sacramento, who paid $2,005.69, for the following items:
Insulated Aluminum 4,882 lbs.
Bare and Insulated Copper 1,599 lbs.
Insulated Al/Concentric Copper 480 lbs.
Scrap Iron 1 lot
e) Approved the plans and specifications for electrical improvements to the Softball Complex
and Armory Park and authorized advertising for bids.
f) Approved the specifications for 6,000 feet of #750kcmil XHHW (insulated) copper cable
for the Electric Utility Department and authorized advertising for bids.
g) Agenda item #E-7 entitled, "Specifications and advertisement for bids for Latex Modified
Chip Seal for Various City Streets, 2000" was removed from the Consent Calendar and
discussed and acted upon following approval of the Consent Calendar.
h) Adopted Resolution No. 2000-132 authorizing the purchase of four additional portable lifts
from Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc., of Sacramento, in the amount of
$32,253.75, and appropriated funds in accordance with staff recommendation.
i) Agenda item #E-9 entitled, "Award contract for Type II Polymer Modified Slurry Seal for
Various City Streets, 2000" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and
acted upon following approval of the Consent Calendar.
j) Accepted the improvements under the "Lower Sacramento Road, 1,000 Feet South of
Lodi Avenue, Culvert Extension" contract and directed the City Engineer to file a Notice of
Completion with the County Recorder's office.
k) Accepted the improvements under the "Lodi Lake Fishing Dock, 1101 West Turner Road"
contract, appropriated funds in accordance with staff recommendation, and directed the
City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's office.
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2000-134 accepting the development improvements for Lodi
West, Unit No. 6, Tract No. 2914.
m) Adopted Resolution No. 2000-135 accepting the development improvements at Business
Park Drive.
n) Adopted Resolution No. 2000-136 approving the siting and construction of a Countywide
household hazardous waste consolidation facility.
o) Adopted Resolution No. 2000-137 authorizing the City Manager to execute Department of
Energy Western Area Power Administration Contract 92 -SAO -20056, Exhibit A, Revision
4.
P) Agenda item #E-16 entitled, "Approval of a Public Benefits Program Grant to establish a
pilot project for the Lodi Lawn Mower Rebate Program" was removed from the Consent
Calendar and discussed and acted upon following approval of the Consent Calendar.
q) Agenda item #E-17 entitled, "Set Public Hearing for August 16, 2000 to consider electric
residential and commercial rate changes" was removed from the Consent Calendar and
discussed and acted upon following approval of the Consent Calendar.
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Continued August 2, 2000
r) Set Public Hearing for August 16, 2000 to consider the Planning Commission's
recommendation for approval to the City Council for a General Plan Amendment
GPA -LU -00-01 and Rezoning Z-00-03 to change from PQP (Public -Quasi Public)
designation with a P (Public) zoning, to LDR (Low -Density Residential) designation with
an R-1 (Single Family), and certification of Negative Declaration ND -00-04 as adequate
environmental documentation on behalf of First Baptist Church of Lodi and Lodi Unified
School District (LUSD) for a property located at 109 North Mills Avenue.
S) Adopted Resolution No. 2000-141 awarding the contract for Well 26 Well Drilling, 1020
Bridgetown Drive, to Arthur & Orum Well Drilling, Inc., of Fresno, in the amount of
$111,427, and appropriated funds in accordance with staff recommendation.
6. ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Agenda item #E-7 entitled, "Specifications and advertisement for bids for Latex Modified
Chip Seal for Various City Streets, 2000" and Agenda item #E-9 entitled, "Award contract
for Type II Polymer Modified Slurry Seal for Various City Streets, 2000".
Council Member Hitchcock asked that Agenda items #E-7 and #E-9 be considered
concurrently.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Public Works Director Prima, with the aid of
overheads (on file in the City Clerk's Office) reported that since 1996 the square footage
of streets that have been maintained by the Street Maintenance Division has increased.
He described the various treatments. Oil treatment is done on relatively new streets.
Slurry seal is a mainstay treatment for lengthening the life of the street; polymers have
added significant improvement. Chip seal is an advanced slurry seal, which requires
placing oil and rock on the street and then sweeping it, which is labor intensive. Mr. Prima
pointed out that the right technique must be used at the right time given the age, condition
of the street, and the traffic load.
Council Member Land pointed out that during the past four years the City has increased
the square footage of street maintenance from 200,000 to 600,000. He stated that a
number of citizens have asked when Stockton Street, between Pine and Tokay Streets,
will be repaved.
Mr. Prima responded that alternative designs on Stockton Street, from Lockeford to
Tokay, would be brought forward to the Council sometime during the winter so that work
can begin next summer.
MOTION:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hitchcock, Pennino second, unanimously
approved (#E-7) the specifications for Latex Modified Chip Seal for Various City Streets,
2000 and authorized advertising for bids; and adopted (#E-9) Resolution No. 2000-133
awarding the contract for Type 11 Polymer Modified Slurry Seal for Various City Streets,
2000 to California Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc., of Sacramento, in the amount
of $64,948.99.
b) Agenda item #E-16 entitled, "Approval of a Public Benefits Program Grant to establish a
pilot project for the Lodi Lawn Mower Rebate Program".
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Sondra Huff, Manager of Marketing for the
Lodi Electric Utility Department, described the rechargeable electric lawn mower pilot
program. The department will purchase six rechargeable mulching electric lawn mowers,
which will be available on loan to customers for a one-week trial basis. Vouchers in the
amount of $200 will be given toward the purchase of a rechargeable electric lawn mower.
They will be asked to turn in their gas mowers to participating vendors at the time of
purchase. Ms. Huff reported that it costs approximately $5 per year to charge the 24 -volt
battery, which has a one-hour life.
Continued August 1, 2000
Council Member Pennino suggested the City look into a joint effort with San Joaquin
Unified Air Pollution Control District, who will begin a similar program in January.
MOTION:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Land, Hitchcock second, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 2000-138 approving a Public Benefits Program Grant in the
amount of $25,000 to establish a pilot project known as the Lodi Lawn Mower Rebate.
C) Agenda item #E-17 entitled, "Set Public Hearing for August 16, 2000 to consider electric
residential and commercial rate changes".
NOTE: Council Member Pennino announced that he would abstain from discussion and
voting on Agenda item #E-17 due to a potential conflict of interest.
Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi pointed out that on August 16, 2000 a public hearing
would be held to consider decreasing electric rates, noting that the City is fortunate to
have an Electric Utility company.
MOTION:
The City Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, Hitchcock second, set a
Public Hearing for August 16, 2000 to consider electric residential and commercial rate
changes by the following vote:
Ayes: Couneil Members — Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members — None
Absent: Council Members — None
Abstain: Council Members — Pennino
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
8. COMMUNICATIONS (CITY CLERK)
a) On recommendation of the City's contract administrator, Insurance Consulting
Associates, Inc. (ICA), and Human Resources staff, the City Council, on motion of
Council Member Pennino, Hitchcock second, unanimously rejected the following claim:
Erma Zielski, date of loss 5/30/00
b) City Clerk Blackston read the following ABC Licenses:
1. Cheryl A. Rau to Brian Douglas Baumbach et al., Lakewood Liquors, 215
Lakewood Mall, Lodi, Off -Sale General, Person to Person Transfer
2. Bert L. Heim to Nahla Ibrahim Warra, Hollywood Cafe, 315 South Cherokee
Lane, Lodi, On -Sale Beer and Wine, Person to Person Transfer
C) The following report was presented to the City Council:
1. Planning Commission report of July 12, 2000
d) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hitchcock, Nakanishi second,
unanimously made the following appointments/reappointments to the Greater Lodi Area
Youth Commission:
Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission
New appointments:
Megan Hawley
Term to expire August 30, 2002
Jackson Grant
Term to expire August 30, 2002
Ashkon Shaahinfar
Term to expire August 30, 2001
Reappointments:
Julia Rough
Term to expire August 30, 2002
Alisha Thawley
Term to expire August 30, 2002
Ashleigh Kruger
Term to expire August 30, 2002
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Continued August 2, 2000
e) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hitchcock, Pennino second, unanimously
made the following appointment to the East Side Improvement Committee:
East Side Improvement Committee
Felix Magana Term to expire March 1, 2002
9. REGULAR CALENDAR
a) Agenda item #H-1 entitled, "Authorize City Manager to execute a professional services
agreement for design of a Veteran's Monument".
Public Works Director Prima reported that a few months ago the Council authorized
moving forward with the design of the Veteran's Monument and approved the concept as
designed by Wenell Mattheis Bowe Architects. He noted that the architectural firm has
gone beyond their initial scope of the concept phase and has researched costs and
material for the project. Mr. Prima stated that originally there was discussion about doing
some of the work in house, but the departments of Electric Utility and Public Works
decided it would be better to have the architect handle the entire project. Approval is
needed on the $40,000 design. Mr. Prima stated the intent is to move forward with the
project, complete the plans and specifications, go out to bid, and get the monument built
soon.
Council Member Hitchcock . stated it was her understanding that the Council has not
approved the $450,000 expenditure. She expressed support of the memorial, but noted
that members of the community have voiced concerns regarding the price and the fact
that it should be funded by private donations. Ms. Hitchcock stated that she approves the
City paying for the design, however, she did not want to voice support in proceeding
forward beyond that.
Mr. Prima replied that the money was placed in the budget. The typical process is to
complete the design and then come back to the Council for authorization to advertise for
bids and to construct the project. He clarified that approval is being requested tonight to
appropriate an additional $15,000 and to authorize the City Manager to execute the
design contract.
Council Member Pennino reiterated that the approval being requested tonight is for the
design only. He recalled that during the budget meetings, two or three Council Members
(himself included) expressed strong desire to seek contributions for the monument.
There was also discussion about "upfronting" the project and accepting private
contributions over a period of time. Mr. Pennino strongly encouraged the committee to
conduct public meetings and get participation on the design process.
Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi announced that his priorities for funding projects are:
1) Public safety, 2) Skate Park, and 3) Veteran's Monument.
Council Member Keith Land stated that he is in full support of the Veteran's Monument
and expressed confidence that money would be raised by the committee.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
1. Bob Johnson, 1311 Midvale Road, Lodi, spoke in support of the memorial;
however, he urged the Council to stop the process now and seek additional
design proposals. He pointed out that the only proposal submitted has been from
Wenell Mattheis Bowe Architects. He implied that the project could be done
adequately for less money, and suggested that the Council look at the $60,000
Firefighter's Memorial in City of Stockton as an example.
2. Chuck Higgs, 8722 Dearcreek Circle, Stockton, stated that the committee is
looking for ways to cut costs and noted that a brochure has been developed for
the purpose of soliciting donations.
3. John Connelly, 1225 South Sunset, Lodi, announced that he is a veteran of
WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He asserted that $450,000 is an
outrageously high amount for any monument.
Continued August 2, 2000
Mayor Mann clarified that this is not his project, it is the veteran's project. He appointed
approximately 20 members to the committee with the intent of getting representation from
all interested parties and veterans groups. He provided no input to the committee. They
pooled their ideas and agreed upon the concept presented. The money to build the
monument will be largely paid for by the veterans group.
Council Member Pennino expressed concern that the design has been "done in a tunnel".
He urged the City Manager, staff, and the committee to get public input on the design
concept before it is too late to make modifications or changes.
Council Member Hitchcock stated that she is not in favor of spending $450,000 of the
City's money to pay for the project. She stressed the importance of including the public in
the process and ensuring that community buy -in has been obtained before moving
forward.
MOTION:
The City Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, Land second, unanimously
authorized the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with Wenell
Mattheis Bowe Architects (WMB) for the design of an all -military Veterans Monument to
be located in the Civic Center mall, between City Hall and the Carnegie Forum, and
appropriated an additional $1,5,000 for the project.
Mayor Mann pointed out that by forming the committee, he was trying to streamline the
project without sacrificing public input. He stated that it would be a mistake to approve
this proposal if the Council is not prepared to proceed at sometime in the near future.
b) Agenda item #H-2 entitled, "Mayor's Ad Hoc Skate Park Committee Report, authorize the
City Manager to negotiate the construction and operation of the Skate Park with Spohn
Ranch, and approve the location at Kofu Park".
Parks and Recreation Director Williamson stated that the Skate Park Committee was
formed over eight months ago. Prior to coming to a decision, the committee visited many
sites in California, held a public meeting, attended a State Parks and Recreation
Conference, and met with consultants.
Michael Reese, Recreation Supervisor, who serves as City staff liaison to the committee,
reported that the committee is composed of six teenagers and two adults. They held a
town hall meeting at the Library on May 8 to receive input from citizens. Over 100 people
attended. The public recommended an at -grade facility with polyethylene ramps because
they are safe, quiet, durable, and can withstand being emersed in water. The public
ranked 19 locations and Kofu Park was selected by a 4-1 margin. Reasons cited were
that the park is centrally located, highly visible, public transportation is available, there is
existing parking and restrooms, and the bowl like setting was desirable.
The committee recommends Spohn Ranch to construct and operate the facility. A pro
shop will be included in the plans. The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the
recommendation on August 1 by a 5-0 vote.
Mr. Reese outlined the negotiating points with Spohn Ranch as follows:
n Construction and operating costs
D Concession operations
D Liability insurance to protect the
City
Hours of operation (dawn to dusk)
>- Equipment and facility
maintenance
n Equipment trade out (ramp
rotation)
n Staffing level
Termination or renewal of agreement
n City's share of the revenue
n Membership and entry fees (resident
and non-resident)
n Conflict resolution procedures
n Scheduling of events
A Advertising, signage, and sponsorship
Continued August 2, 1000
David Vaccarezza, chairman of the committee, introduced Mike Graffigna who provided
information regarding surfaces. Mr. Graffigna gave the following reasons for choosing
above ground polyethylene ramps: 1) they are easy to disassemble, as opposed to the
$40,000 it would cost to demolish concrete ramps, 2) less expensive per square foot, 3)
skating surface is better, 4) less injuries than concrete, and 5) can change the design of
the ramps.
Jerry Callahan reported that after visiting skate parks in San Diego and the Los Angeles
region, the committee decided that a 5,000 square foot park was preferable. He stated
that Spohn Ranch is operating 12 skate parks throughout the country. He added that
polyethylene is quieter than cement, and placing the park down in the basin will help
prevent sound from traveling outside.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Vaccarezza stated that the entry fee would
be $3 per skater. There will be a guaranteed revenue stream back to the City that needs
to be negotiated in the 3 — 8% range. Based on anticipated usage it is estimated that
between $15,000 to $20,000 will be generated back to the City on an annual basis.
Mr. Vaccarezza stated that Bill Meehleis has made a generous offer to build the skate
park pro shop. It is anticipated that the Skate Park can be built for less than $250,000.
The park will be built with all age groups in mind and will have ramps of all sizes.
Council Member Land read messages received from Jane Thurman regarding
consideration of Salas Park, and from Sandra Hieb who expressed concern about noise.
He asked whether input from the neighborhood had been obtained.
Mr. Reese replied that Salas Park received only one -third-place vote. The Salas Park
drain basin may entirely fill with water, and the location was not desirable because it
would require youth to cross the railroad tracks and Highway 12. Mr. Reese stated that
there was no mailing of notices or a canvas of the neighborhood surrounding Kofu Park.
In response to Council Member Land, Mr. Prima reported that the issue of a sound wall
along Ham Lane adjacent to Kofu Park was brought before the Council on at least two
occasions before. He recalled that at one point it was suggested that if the property
owners would pay the cost of replacing the wood fences, the City would pick up the
difference and upgrade it to a block wall and do landscaping. There was not enough
interest from the property owners to do so, nor was there enough support to do an
assessment district. Mr. Prima noted that the fence was originally built by the developer
of the subdivision. It has been the City's policy that the type of reverse frontage fence is
what gets approved at the time the project is originally developed, and it should not be the
City's responsibility to upgrade them. The cost of a sound wall would be approximately
$100,000.
Council Member Pennino voiced strong support for the location of Kofu Park. In regard to
Salas Park, he noted that a commitment has already been made to a BMX organization
for the Century Boulevard area. He expressed concern regarding the hours of operation
and did not support opening the Skate Park at 6:00 a.m. He asked the Committee to
have a public meeting with all the property owners around the radius of Kofu Park.
Council Member Hitchcock stated that a sound wall should be considered if the property
owners are negatively impacted by the Skate Park. She suggested having Spohn Ranch
work with the school district in terms of using school identification cards to make sure
students are not in the park when they should be in school.
Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi voiced support for the Skate Park; however, he expressed
reservations about the location and suggested that it be restudied. He stated that if the
park is built at Kofu Park a sound wall should be built. He noted that last week he
attended a seminar with 100 other City Council Members and many positive comments
were raised about the benefits of Skate Parks.
Continued August 2, 2000
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
1. John Connelly, 1225 South Sunset, Lodi, spoke in opposition of the proposed
location. He reviewed the history of Kofu Park and maintained that it is overused.
He raised safety concerns due to the recent removal of a crosswalk near the park
and suggested Vinewood Park as a better location. He maintained that the Kofu
Park basin floods five to six times every spring and it takes an inordinate amount
of time to dry out.
Mr. Prima reported that Kofu Park has a separate plumbing valve and side gate
installed that allows segregation between the south and north basin. It could be
set up so that the south basin stays shut off. If the north basin fills it would
automatically overflow into the south basin. This arrangement would reduce the
number of times per year that the south basin floods.
Council Member Land asked City Manager Flynn to provide him with information
about the cinder block fence that was proposed four to five years ago.
2. Josh Kobrin, 2605 Crafton Lane, Stockton, assured the Council that the park will
be built for all age groups. He felt that dusk to dawn hours were a good idea
because it allows an opportunity to skate when the park is not crowded. If there
is a noise problem in the area it would be from the traffic on the road, not from the
Skate Park.
3. Joseph Millunzi, 611 Louie Avenue, Lodi, spoke in support of the Skate Park and
the location. He suggested getting money to fund the project by offering
sponsorships of the ramps allowing businesses to advertise their firms_
4. Barbara McWilliams, 1245 South Sunset, Lodi, reviewed the history of Kofu Park.
She expressed concern about the potential loss of property value to homeowners
in the area, increased noise and traffic, and overuse of the park.
MOTION:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Land second, unanimously
approved the recommendations of the Skate Park Committee and City staff, authorizing
the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Spohn Ranch to build and operate a Skate
Park at Kofu Park.
Council Member Pennino commented that if the sound level dramatically increases due to
the Skate Park he would support funding a sound wall. He suggested that the sound level
be measured on Cardinal and Sunset Streets.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Community Development Director Bartlam
explained that if noise and traffic impacts were found to be significantly above the existing
conditions, the City would be required to mitigate them in order to allow the project to
move forward.
C) Agenda item #H-3 entitled, "Introduce Ordinance amending Chapter 15.04 — Section
15.04.055 of the Building Code to extend the component of the Central City Revitalization
Program — Downtown Business District Special Inspections" was pulled from the agenda
pursuant to staffs request.
d) Agenda item #H-4 entitled, "Award contract for Beckman Road Reconstruction and Bike
Lake Striping, 1,000 Feet South of Vine Street to 700 Feet North of Pine Street
(approximately $635,000)".
Public Works Director Prima described the reconstruction project. Beckman Road will be
rebuilt from the freeway ramps just south of Victor Road to just north of Kettleman Lane.
Sidewalks will be added as well as concrete work along the freeway frontage between the
fence and the curb. Mr. Prima recommended that the Council award the contract to
Granite Construction Company.
Continued August 2, 2000
MOTION:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Hitchcock second, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 2000-139 awarding the contract for Beckman Road
Reconstruction and Bike Lane Striping, 1,000 Feet South of Vine Street to 700 Feet North
of Pine Street to Granite Construction, of Stockton, in the amount of $915,287.40 and
appropriated funds in accordance with staff recommendation.
e) Agenda item #H-5 entitled, "Authorize increase of $2,513.75 to the monthly fee paid to
Mid -Central Valley Insurance Producers, Inc., and authorize staff to request competitive
proposals for Broker of Record contract".
City Manager Flynn reported that the City has been working with Mid -Central Valley
Insurance Producers for the past 30 months.
Human Resources Director Narloch reported that in addition to providing the brokerage
service, Mid -Central Valley administers all the Citys health plans, claim disputes, actuarial
analysis, reconciliation of bills, and supplies preliminary figures/projections for budget
costs.
Council Member Pennino stated that he would like to see customer satisfaction included
as a component in the request for proposals.
Council Member Land indicated that the monthly increase will be nearly doubling what
TBS was offering to provide brokerage of record services to the City in 1998.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
1. Jim Eilers, 893 West Turner Road, Lodi, described the additional work his
company has done for the City during the past 30 months, such as eligibility
statements, and electronic transferring and reporting. They hired two additional
staff members who spend 80-90% of their time on the City account. He opposed
the request for proposals, alleging that it would be unfair because competitors will
know what he is charging.
2. Ron Dancer, 603 Turner Road, Lodi, stated that the most valuable service that
Mid -Central Valley offers is their personalized customer service. He cited several
examples where their representatives have resolved difficult problems for
customers.
MOTION:
The City Council, on motion of Mayor Mann, Land second, unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2000-140 authorizing an increase of $2,513.75 to the monthly fee paid to
Mid -Central Valley Insurance Producers, Inc. for their services as Broker of Record, and
authorize staff to request competitive proposals for the Broker of Record contract.
10. ORDINANCES
None.
11, COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) Robert Haro, 329 Flora, Lodi, stated that he is the manager of a business in Lodi that
details and hand washes cars. Over the years he has had to comply with City ordinances
and has installed sand and grease traps for wastewater. He is aware that there are other
businesses, specifically mobile detailers, who are not complying and asked the Council to
look into this matter.
Mayor Mann stated that the situation will be corrected and Public Works Director Prima
will contact Mr. Haro.
Continued August 2, 2000
12. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) Council Member Pennino announced that 1,500 — 2,000 teenagers are anticipated to
attend the Wet N' Wild event on Saturday at Lodi Lake.
b) Council Member Hitchcock asked the City Manager to provide the Council with a weekly
status/update report.
C) In response to Council Member Land, City Manager Flynn stated that the landscaping
work on Hutchins Street would be taken care of this week.
Council Member Land stated that National Night Out was very successful. A citizen
asked if the City could put a tum lane in at Church Street and Lodi Avenue.
Public Works Director Prima noted that this issue was previously brought before the
Council. He stated that he would bring it back for reconsideration.
d) Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi stated that he participated in National Night Out and
received no complaints from citizens.
e) City Manager Flynn thanked the Lodi Police Department for their work related to National
Night Out, and proclaimed that Lodi has the finest Police Officers in the State of
California.
13. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Mann adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:30 p.m. to a Closed Session to discuss the
following matters:
a) Actual litigation: Government Code §54956.9(a); one case; American Stores Properties.
Inc., and Lucky Stores. Inc. v. City of Lodi, et al., United States District Court, Eastern
District, Case No. S-97-1853 WBS JFM
b) Actual litigation: Government Code §54956.9(a); one case; Peop/e of the State of
Califomia: and the City of Lodi. California v. Randfron, a dissolved California Corporation,
Superior Court, County of Sacramento Case No. 99AS02335
C) Actual litigation: Government Code §54956.9(a); one case; Odd Fellow Hall Association
of Lodi. Inc.. v. City of Lodi, United States District Court, Eastem District, Case No.
CIV S-00-1138 GEB GGH
14. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION / DISCLOSURE OF ACTION
The City Council meeting reconvened at 11:10 p.m., and Mayor Mann disclosed that, in regard to
all three matters, the City Council authorized City Attorney Hays to file the global PCE/TCE action
at will.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
11:10 P.M.
ATTEST:
Susan J. Blackston
City Clerk
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