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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - February 4, 1998 D-03bLODI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1998 7:00 P.M. 1. ROLL CALL Present Council Members - Land, Mann, Pennino, Warner and Sieglock (Mayor) Absent: Council Members - None Also Present: City Manager Flynn, Deputy City Manager Keeter, Public Works Director Ronsko, City Engineer Prima, Community Development Director Bartlam, Finance Director McAthie, Police Chief Hansen, Parks and Recreation Director Williamson, Electric Utility Director Vallow, City Attorney Hays and City Clerk Reimche 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor David S. Hill, Grace Presbyterian Church. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Sieglock, 4. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS a) Mayor Sieglock presented a proclamation to Pat Sherman with Animal Friends Connection proclaiming February 24, 1998 as "Spay Day USA 1998" in the City of Lodi. b) Police Chief Hansen introduced the Animal Shelter volunteers and updated the City Council on their accomplishments. Mayor Sieglock presented a Resolution of Appreciation honoring the Animal Shelter volunteers for their contribution to this community. c) Mayor Sieglock presented a plaque to outgoing Parks and Recreation Commission Chairperson, Robert Johnson, for his untiring and dedicated service to this community. Public Works Director Ronsko gave a report regarding current conditions in Lodi as it pertains to the recent heavy rains including the following information: • Lodi's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has not been activated. • Rainfall since Thursday = 5 inches • City's storm retention basins averaged about 40% full. • Street Closures: West Lockeford Street between Ham and Mills Turner Road (#1 lanes only) between Stockton and SPRR underpass • Downed Trees: Peterson Park - two eucalyptus trees Lodi Lake Park - one locust tree Private @ Hutchins and Park • Both Street and Water/Wastewater crews were out clearing storm drains on Tuesday. • Mokelumne River flows were increased to 2,000 cfs yesterday. Mokelumne River flows were increased to 3,000 cfs today. (River design capacity = 5,000 cfs) • River inflows between Camanche & Lodi = 300 cfs Continued February 4, 1998 • Current Reservoir Capacities: Camanche = 78% 12.9 ft. below spillway Pardee = 87% 8.8 ft. below spillway PG&E = 15% Mr. Ronsko advised that a Storm information Hotline has been established which number is 333-6738. This number will be activated Thursday, February 5, 1998. Mr. Ronsko concluded his remarks by advising the public about the City's policy regarding sandbag and sand requests. Deputy City Manager Keeter gave a comprehensive update from the County EOC. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of Council Member Pennino, Sieglock second, unanimously approved the following items hereinafter set forth except those otherwise noted: a) Claims were approved in the amount of $2,763,671.93 and Disbursements Through Wire Transfer in the amount of $446,464.30. b) The minutes of January 21, 1998 (Regular Meeting) were approved as written. c) Received report of the sale of surplus vehicles in compliance with Section 3 of the Fleet Policies and Procedures. d) Approved the plans and specifications for Industrial Substation, Transformer #3 Addition and authorized advertising for bids. e) Approved the specifications for 52 Class 3 wood utility poles in the quantities and sizes shown below and authorized advertising for bids: 10 ea. 35 -foot 32 ea. 45 -foot 5 ea. 50 -foot 5 ea. 55 -foot f) Agenda item #E-6 entitled, "Purchase of equipment for the Animal Shelter" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon following adoption of the Consent Calendar. g) Agenda item #E-7 entitled, "Resolution in support of the City of Tracy regarding Alameda County's legal action" was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staff's request. h) Adopted Resolution No. 98-23 amending Traffic Resolution No. 97-148 by approving a no -parking restriction on Wednesdays during certain hours on Almond Drive at Almondwood Place and giving the Public Works Director authority to establish and/or change the date and time to accommodate the purpose of the restriction. i) Approved the following development incentive for Scientific Specialties: • Reimbursement for the cost of extending the 10 -inch sewer main in Thurman Street including ten percent (10%) for engineering, but not to exceed $25,000. 2 • Lodi's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has not been activated • Rainfall since Thursday = 5 inches • City's storm retention basins averaged about 40% full • Street Closures: West Lockeford Street between Ham & Mills Turner Road (#1 lanes only) between Stockton and SPRR underpass • Downed Trees: Peterson Park - two eucalyptus trees Lodi Lake Park - one locust tree Private @ Hutchins and Park • Both Street and WaterlWastewater crews were out clearing storm drains on Tuesday • Mokelumne River flows were increase to 2,000 cfs yesterday Mokelumne River flows were increase to 3,000 cfs today (River design capacity = 5000cfs) • River inflows between Camanche & Lodi = 300 cfs • Current Reservoir Capacities: Camanche = 78% 12.9 ft. below spillway Pardee = 87% 8.8 ft. below spillway PG&E = 15% • Storm Information Hotline will be activated Thursday 333-6738 • Sandbag and sand requests/policy • Update from County EOC (Janet Keeter)