HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 7, 2001LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2001
A. ROLL CALL
The Regular City Council meeting of March 7, 2001 was called to order by Mayor Nakanishi at
7:02 p.m.
Present: Council Members — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Pennino and Mayor Nakanishi
Absent: Council Members — None
Also Present: City Manager Flynn, City Attorney Hays and City Clerk Blackston
B. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Gene Napier, Temple Baptist Church.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Nakanishi.
D. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
D-1 Awards — None
D-2 Proclamations — None
D-3 (a) Jennifer Walth, member of the Lodi Arts Commission, updated the City Council on the
many activities and accomplishments of the Arts Commission.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
In accordance with the report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of
Mayor Pro Tempore Pennino, Howard second, unanimously approved the following items
hereinafter set forth except those otherwise noted:
E-1 Claims were approved in the amount of $3,492,713.55.
E-2 The minutes of January 31, 2001 (Town Hall Meeting), February 7, 2001 (Regular
Meeting), February 13, 2001 (Special Meeting), and February 14, 2001 (Special Meeting),
were approved as written.
E-3 Adopted Resolution No. 2001-54 approving the purchase of 22 portable tire deflation
devices using existing State Vehicle Theft Funding in the amount of $13,863.04.
E-4 Adopted Resolution No. 2001-55 awarding the bid for the purchase of forty Holophane
Prismasphere® globe -style luminaires to the low bidder, Wille Electric Company, of
Stockton, in the amount of $21,868.51.
E-5 Adopted Resolution No. 2001-56 waiving a minor bid irregularity and awarding the
contract for Armory Park Field Lighting, 333 N. Washington Street, and Softball Complex
Field Lighting, 401 N. Stockton Street, to Bockmon & Woody Electric Company, Inc., of
Stockton, in the amount of $113,019.97; and appropriated funds in accordance with staff
recommendation.
E-6 "Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with SNG &
Associates, Inc., to provide professional staff support services for the Development
Services Section of the Public Works Department' was removed from the Consent
Calendar and discussed and acted upon under the Regular Calendar.
E-7 Adopted Resolution No. 2001-57 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional
engineering services agreement with Nolte Associates, Inc., and appropriated funds for
the Westside Drainage Study.
Continued March 7, 2001
E-8 Authorized the City to join the amicus brief in the case of Robinson v. Solano County, 218
F.3d 1030 (9"' Cir.2000).
E-9 Set Public Hearing for March 21, 2001 to adopt resolution accepting the Oliver
Tecklenburg/William Beckman Reorganization Proposal to annex approximately 27 acres
to the City of Lodi with concurrent detachments from the Woodbridge Rural County Fire
Protection District, Northern San Joaquin County Water Conservation District, and Road
District No. 4.
E-10 Set Public Hearing for April 18, 2001 to consider updating Development Impact Fees for
water, wastewater collection, storm drainage, police, fire, parks and recreation, and
general City facilities; and to consider amendments to Title 15, Section 64 of the Lodi
Municipal Code.
E-11 "Authorize an increase of $3,000 to Council Member Hitchcock's Travel and Business
Expense account from the contingency fund for the purpose of representing the City on
various commissions, state policy and national committees" was removed from the
Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon under the Regular Calendar.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F-1 Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is
on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Nakanishi called for the Public Hearing to
consider and approve community input and proposals for uses of the City's 2001-2002
federal allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds.
NOTE: Due to a potential conflict of interest, Council Member Land abstained from
discussion and voting on the above matter as it related to Lodi House, due to his
participation on the Board of Directors.
Community Improvement Manager Joseph Wood reported that the City would be
receiving approximately $767,000 in CDBG funds from the federal government and
$241,000 in HOME funds. The Department advertised for and received applications for
the funding December through January 2001. Requests totaled $807,212 for CDBG
funds and $135,000 for HOME funds.
Mr. Wood reviewed CDBG fund requests as follows:
• Parks and Recreation Department -- $25,000 for an Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) Master Plan for the Grape Bowl; $50,000 for Armory Park bleacher
improvements; and $50,000 for Armory building restroom disability retrofit
• Public Works Department -- $100,000 for handicap ramp retrofits throughout the City
• Lodi Boys and Girls Club -- $109,551 for minor renovations, gym floor replacement,
other maintenance and system replacements
• Lodi House -- $90,000 to complete the acquisition of property
• Stockton Mary Graham Children's Shelter -- $20,000 toward replacement and
reconstruction of the facility
• Women's Center of San Joaquin County, Lodi Branch -- $11,500 for administrative
offices
• Community Development Department -- $196,790 for the Home Buyers Assistance
Program; and $10,000 for an east side clean up project
• Family Law Service Center -- $7,800 to provide legal assistance to low- and
moderate -income individuals
• San Joaquin County Foodbank -- $10,000
• Greater Stockton Emergency Food Bank -- $25,000 to purchase a 25 -foot
refrigerated truck
• Lodi Community Service Center -- $5,000 for Dial -A -Ride and Grapeline pass system
for low- and moderate -income individuals
• Administration Costs -- $121,571 to cover salary costs for administering the Fair
Housing program
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Continued March 7, 2001
Mr. Wood recommended approval for all requests with the exceptions of: 1) Boys and
Girls Club — the recommended amount for approval was decreased to $96,761 because
some activities requested were deemed ineligible through HUD guidelines; 2) Women's
Center — decreased recommended amount to $9,000, due to certain ineligible requests;
and, 3) Greater Stockton Emergency Food Bank — staff recommends denial of request,
as the truck would be used on a countywide basis; however, Lodi was the only funding
source requested for the vehicle purchase.
Mr. Wood reviewed HOME requests for funding as follows:
• Affordable Renovated California Housing -- $75,000 for acquisition of properties on
the east side
• Habitat for Humanity -- $60,000 to acquire property for low- to moderate -income
housing
• Community Development Department -- $241,495 for Housing Assistance Program,
Down Payment Assistance Program, and Housing Rehabilitation Program
Mayor Pro Tempore Pennino encouraged the Women's Center and HOME projects to
take advantage of the Electric Utility's energy efficiency programs.
Council Member Howard disclosed that she spoke with a representative from the Mary
Graham Children's Shelter and was informed that a large percentage of their clients are
children from the Lodi area.
Hearino Opened to the Public
Paul Rengh, CEO of the San Joaquin Food Bank, 704 Industrial Park Drive, Manteca,
reported that they have provided groceries for low-income individuals for the past 25
years. Last year the Food Bank distributed 380,000 pounds of food in the City of Lodi
with a value of $569,000. They served 192 low-income seniors in Lodi through their
Senior Brown Bag program, and 100 Lodi students through their Food For Thought
program.
• Georgette Hunefeld, Mary Graham Shelter representative, 500 W. Hospital Road,
French Camp, stated that 1,400 children come to the shelter each year seeking
emergency or protective care as a result of abuse, abandonment, or exploitation. To
date the shelter has received $8.1 million toward the $11 million needed to replace
their facilities. Still needed to be built are the Child Advocacy Center and the
Visitation Center. Last year 180 Lodi children were referred to the shelter.
Don Bennett, representing Greater Stockton Emergency Food Bank, 1493 E.
Woodbridge Road, Woodbridge, reported that their program has been in existence for
25 years. They have supported a pantry in Lodi for five years and recently added a
specialty pantry at Lodi Memorial Hospital serving 90 families. In addition, they
support Loel Senior Center clients with food on weekends and are active in Lawrence
and Heritage Schools and the Community Partnership for Families. They provided
food for last year's Celebration on Central event and have assisted 11 families in Lodi
due to a special need after hours.
Council Members Hitchcock and Land agreed that because the truck is used
countywide, funds for the vehicle purchase should be shared by all cities that receive
benefits.
• Lois Borchardt, representative from the Lodi Branch of the Women's Center of San
Joaquin County, 1214 W. Oak, Lodi, explained that their services are provided by
volunteer peer counselors and a Program Director. They provide one-on-one
counseling, support groups, temporary restraining orders, court accompaniment, and
a safe house. Last year over 363 victims of violence were assisted at the Women's
Continued March 7, 2001
Center in Lodi. Ms. Borchardt requested Council approval of funds to replace their
roof and install a new furnace and air conditioning system.
Council Member Hitchcock announced that Ms. Borchardt recently received the
Woman of the Year award from Senator Machado.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Pennino, Community Development Director
Bartlam stated that any remaining CDBG funds could be reallocated during the year.
The Greater Stockton Emergency Food Bank could reapply with a prorated fund
request for the amount which represents service to Lodi.
Public Portion of Hearing Closed
MOTION / VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Land, Hitchcock second, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 2001-58A entitled, "A Resolution Of The Lodi City Council
Approving The Projected Use Of Funds For The 2001-2002 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) And HOME Entitlement".
Further, the City Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Pennino, Hitchcock second,
adopted Resolution No. 2001-58B entitled, "A Resolution of the Lodi City Council
Approving the Projected Use of Funds for the 2001/2002 Community Development Grant
(CDBG) for Lodi House". The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Howard, Pennino and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: Council Members — None
Absent: Council Members — None
Abstain: Council Members — Land
F-2 Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is
on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Nakanishi called for the Public Hearing to
consider the Planning Commission's recommendation that the City Council 1) adopt a
General Plan Amendment to change from PR, Planned Residential to NCC,
Neighborhood Community Commercial; and 2) a prezoning from AU -20, Agriculture
Urban Reserve to CS, Commercial Shopping, for a 15.5 acre portion of the property
located at 302 State Route Highway 12, APN No. 058-030-01 and to initiate annexation of
the property into the City of Lodi.
Community Development Director Bartlam stated that the annexation would provide a
planning base for the property. It is staffs opinion that anything built from a shopping
center perspective on this property needs to orient to Kettleman Lane. Without the
balance of this site, the City would end up with a property that wants to orient to Lower
Sacramento Road because of dimensional issues. If the property were not designated as
Commercial it would have the underlying Planned Residential annexation. Mr. Bartlam
stated that Commercial is the most appropriate designation given the other activities
occurring in the surrounding area. This segment of Lower Sacramento Road and
Kettleman Lane represents the last commercial property in the City.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Pennino's comment that Lodi needs more High
Density, Mr. Bartlam reported that staff is working on some parcels to the north of
Kettleman Lane within the West Side Plan area and will bring back a recommendation to
Council to predesignate those properties from Planned Residential to a specific Multi -
Family designation.
Mayor Pro Tempore Pennino questioned the location of the electrical substation on such
valuable property. Mr. Bartlam indicated that there is a great deal of justification for that
particular site selection and noted that there will be a substantial amount of landscaping in
front of the substation for aesthetic purposes.
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Cofuinued March 7, 2001
At the request of Mayor Nakanishi, City Engineer Wally Sandelin described the street
improvement projects that will be in progress during the next 12 to 18 months.
Hearing Opened to the Public
• Randy Snider, 2328 Brittany Lane, Lodi, stated that he is one of the proponents of the
application for annexation. The action requested is good planning for traffic flow and
will allow development and orientation of future buildings to be consistent with the
other three corners. They have accepted the responsibility for developing the parcel
consistent with the limitations imposed by the City.
Public Portion of Hearing Closed
MOTION / VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Pennino, Howard second,
unanimously took the following actions:
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1700 entitled, "An Ordinance Of The Lodi City Council
Amending The Official District Map Of The City Of Lodi And Thereby Prezoning A
15.5 Acre Portion Of The Property Located At 302 State Route Highway 12 (APN
058-030-01) From AU -20, Agriculture Urban Reserve To CS, Commercial Shopping';
• Adopted Resolution No. 2001-59 entitled, "A Resolution Of The Lodi City Council
Amending The Land Use Element Of The Lodi General Plan By Redesignating The
Property Located At 302 State Route Highway 12, From PR, Planned Residential To
NCC, Neighborhood Community Commercial; and
• Adopted Resolution No. 2001-60 entitled, "A Resolution Of The Lodi City Council For
Application To The San Joaquin County Local Agency Formation Commission In The
Matter Of The Southwest Association Annexation/Reorganization, Including The
Detachment Of Certain Territory Within The Area Proposed For Annexation To The
City Of Lodi".
G. COMMUNICATIONS
G-1 Claims filed against the City of Lodi — None
G-2 Alcoholic Beverage Control License Applications — None
G-3 Reports — None
G-4 Appointments — None
G-5 Miscellaneous — None
H. REGULAR CALENDAR
H-1 "Authorize issuance of request for qualifications (RFQ) for space needs/use and concept
design for the existing Public Safety Building; and to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate a concept design contract for the proposed Civic Center parking structure with
Watry Design Group of San Mateo"
City Engineer Wally Sandelin requested that Council authorize staff to move forward with
seeking qualified consultants to prepare a space use and needs analysis on the existing
public safety building, and to negotiate a contract with a design consultant for the
preliminary design for the new parking structure that is planned for the parking lot on the
east side of the City Hall building.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Community Development Director Bartlam
explained that staff does not go through a bid process for professional design services.
They determine, through interviews, the best -qualified company and then negotiate a
contract for services based upon a scope of work.
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Continued March 7, 2001
In reply to Mayor Nakanishi, Mr. Bartlam reported that the parking structure at
Sacramento Street between Pine and Elm Streets was not funded through the City's
general fund. Staff obtained funds for the project through Measure K, Transportation Act,
and Electric Utility. The parking structure downtown was geared toward relieving
congestion of the multi -modal facility. The parking structure at the corner of Church and
Elm Streets, adjacent to Fire Station #1, is needed due to the growing parking demand on
the west side of the downtown area.
MOTION:
Council Member Land made a motion, Howard second, to authorize the issuance of a
request for qualifications (RFQ) for space needs/use and schematic design for the
existing Public Safety Building and authorize the City Manager to negotiate a schematic
(concept) design contract for the proposed Civic Center parking structure with Watry
Design Group of San Mateo.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
Council Member Hitchcock stated that she will vote in favor of the design; however, she is
not convinced that there is a need for the parking structure at this time and is not
necessarily in favor of building it from general fund dollars. She indicated that it appears
the City is building the parking lot for the new theater.
Council Member Land emphasized the need for parking in the downtown area.
Mayor Pro Tempore Pennino pointed out that downtown businesses are not required to
provide their own parking areas. He suggested that after the budget is approved, a
Shirtsleeve Session be scheduled to further discuss the parking structure and downtown
parking issues.
Mayor Nakanishi commented that he has received many complaints about parking
congestion downtown.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by a unanimous vote.
H-2 "Adopt resolution awarding the contract for Fire Station #4, 180 N. Lower Sacramento
Road, to Tony Coyne, Inc. ($1,628,369); and appropriate funds for the project"
City Engineer Sandelin reported that eight bids were received for Fire Station #4 and two
were disqualified. There were two alternate items, each of which staff expected a
deduction from the contract bid. The first alternate dealt with concrete finishes; however,
they did not get a deduction and consequently staff is not recommending that Council
approve the item as included in the bid. The second alternate was to delete some
architectural features on the building. The deduction was not substantial enough in size
that staff felt it was appropriate to remove those architectural features. By not approving
alternates one or two in the bid, staff recommends that Council accept the base bid of
$1.28 million for Fire Station #4.
Mayor Pro Tempore Pennino pointed out that Council has not yet seen renderings of the
Fire Station.
RECESS
At 8:33 p.m., Mayor Nakanishi called for a recess and the City Council meeting reconvened at
8:40 p.m.
Continued March 7, 2001
REGULAR CALENDAR (Continued)
H-2 A model of Fire Station #4 was displayed for Council and described by a Fire
(Cont'd.) Department representative.
MOTION I VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Land, Howard second, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 2001-61 awarding the contract for Fire Station #4, 180 N. Lower
Sacramento Road, to Tony Coyne Inc., of Lodi, in the amount of $1,628,369; and
appropriated funds in accordance with staff recommendation.
Council Member Hitchcock noted that the staff report indicates that there were insufficient
impact fees for the structure.
In reply to questions by Council Member Hitchcock, City Manager Flynn reported that in
total there were sufficient impact fees to pay for the structure; however, the cash balance
in the one particular account was only $144,000. He suspected the discrepancy was due
to allocation.
E-6 "Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with SNG &
Associates, Inc., to provide professional staff support services for the Development
Services Section of the Public Works Department'
Council Member Hitchcock questioned whether there is an ongoing need for personnel
that is being filled by contract services.
City Manager Flynn replied that the Department is experiencing extraordinary growth right
now in terms of development, but he anticipates it will eventually slow down.
City Engineer Sandelin explained that SNG & Associates will be preparing agreements for
two specific development projects.
MOTION I VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Pennino, Hitchcock second,
unanimously authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement
with SNG & Associates Inc. to provide professional staff support services for the
Development Services Section of the Public Works Department on an as -needed basis.
E-11 "Authorize an increase of $3,000 to Council Member Hitchcock's Travel and Business
Expense account from the contingency fund for the purpose of representing the City on
various commissions, state policy and national committees"
In reply to Council Member Howard, Ms. Hitchcock reported that at the last League of
California Cities Environmental Quality Committee meeting she was the only member that
spoke up to support municipal utilities. The result of that meeting was that a policy was
adopted which stated that the League would not support any legislation that was harmful
to cities that had municipal utilities. Also, she consulted Electric Utility Director Vallow as
to the effectiveness of serving as an alternate member to the Northern California Power
Agency (NCPA) at the national level. He assured her that it would be beneficial to attend
the meetings and remain knowledgeable about impacts of potential legislation.
Mayor Pro Tempore Pennino supported Ms. Hitchcock's request and encouraged all
Council Members to get involved with the League at the local or national level.
Council Member Land agreed that it takes a great deal of time and money to attend
meetings and serve on committees. He noted that he has served on the League of
California Cities and currently serves on the San Joaquin County Housing Authority, San
Joaquin County Parks and Recreation Commission, Local Area Formation Commission,
and NCPA.
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Continued March 7, 2001
MOTION / VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Pennino, Hitchcock second,
unanimously authorized an increase of $3,000 to Council Member Hitchcock's travel and
business expense account from the contingency fund for the purpose of representing the
City on various commission, state policy and national committees.
I. ORDINANCES
None.
J. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
None.
K. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
• Council Member Hitchcock stated that she has received questions regarding the status of the
PCE/TCE study.
City Attorney Hays replied that a closed session report would be scheduled to review the
matter with Council.
• Mayor Nakanishi warned that it will likely be a hot summer and that Lodi will need to conserve
electricity by 10%.
L. CLOSED SESSION — None
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
9:13 p.m.
ATTEST:
Susan J. Blackston
City Clerk
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