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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 4, 2001LODI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2001 C-1 CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL — N/A C-2 ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION — None C-3 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION — NIA C-4 RETURN TO OPEN SESSION / DISCLOSURE OF ACTION — N/A A. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Regular City Council meeting of April 4, 2001 was called to order by Mayor Nakanishi at 7:00 p.m. Present: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land and Mayor Nakanishi Absent: Council Members — Howard and Pennino Also Present: City Manager Flynn, City Attorney Hays, and City Clerk Blackston NOTE: Mayor Pro Tempore Pennino and Council Member Howard were absent from the meeting due to City business while attending the San Joaquin County Council of Governments (COG) One -Voice in Washington D.C. B. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Reverend David S. Hill, Grace Presbyterian Church. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Nakanishi. D. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS D-1 (a) Awards — None D-2 (a) Mayor Nakanishi presented a proclamation to Community Improvement Manager Joseph Wood proclaiming the month of April 2001 as "Keep California Beautiful Month" in the City of Lodi. D-2 (b) Mayor Nakanishi presented a proclamation to Ms. Lolli Harris, volunteer for the Women's Center, proclaiming the month of April 2001 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in the City of Lodi. D-3 (a) Marjorie Paulsen, President of the Library Board of Trustees, presented the Bob Hildreth Library Volunteer of the Year Award to Roberta Presley. E. CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with the report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of Council Member Land, Nakanishi second, approved the following items hereinafter set forth except those otherwise noted. The motion carried by the vote shown below: Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land and Mayor Nakanishi Noes: Council Members — None Absent: Council Members — Howard and Pennino E-1 Claims were approved in the amount of $3,188.754.64. E-2 The minutes of February 20, 2001 (Shirtsleeve Session), February 21, 2001 (Regular Meeting), March 6, 2001 (Shirtsleeve Session), March 13, 2001 (Shirtsleeve Session), March 20, 2001 (Joint Meeting w/Lodi Memorial Hospital), and March 26, 2001 (Special Meeting) were approved as written. Continued April 4, 2001 E-3 Approved the plans and specifications for Stockton Street Reconstruction (Tokay Street to Lodi Avenue and Lodi Avenue to Lockeford Street) and authorized advertising for bids. E4 Approved the plans and specifications for Asbestos Abatement, Demolition, Clearing and Grading, 217 E. Lockeford Street, and authorized advertising for bids. E-5 Approved the specifications for a twelve-yard dump truck for the Street Division, authorized advertising for bids, and approved the funding source. E-6 Adopted Resolution No. 2001-75 authorizing the purchase of forty additional Holophane Prismasphere® globe-style luminaires to the low bidder, Wille Electric Company, of Stockton, in the amount of $21,868.51. E-7 "Adopt resolution authorizing the sole-source purchase of 50 Lodi Replica Concrete Street Light Standards through NCS Company, Auburn ($57,512.50)" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon under the Regular Calendar. E-8 "Adopt resolution authorizing the non-competitive purchase of certain traffic safety equipment and software for the Police Department under two grants from the California State Office of Traffic Safety ($91,668.00) was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon under the Regular Calendar. E-9 Approved the final map for Century Meadows Four, Unit No. 1, Tract No. 2753, directed the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Improvement Agreement and map on behalf of the City, and appropriated funds for the required reimbursements. E-10 Accepted the improvements under the "Demolition, Clearing and Grading, 11, 15, and 17 West Elm Street" contract. E-11 Accepted the improvements under the "Lodi Library Computer Room Remodel" contract and directed the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's office. E-12 "Accept improvements under contract for Installation of Utility Conduits under the Woodbridge Irrigation District's Canal" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon under the Regular Calendar. E-13 Adopted Resolution No. 2001-76 authorizing the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement for McLane Substation Grounding Analysis and Design with Power Engineers, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $10,000. E-14 Adopted Resolution No. 2001-77 authorizing the City Manager to sign a consulting services agreement with Line on Safety, Inc., for updating the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I.I.P.P.) up to a maximum of $25,000. E-15 "Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a proposal for professional services to prepare and implement a Groundwater Monitoring Workplan at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility; and appropriate funds in the amount of $84,800" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon under the Regular Calendar. E-16 "Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amended lease agreement with Health For All at 100 E. Pine Street" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon under the Regular Calendar. E-17 "Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a lease agreement at 210 W. Pine Street and purchase office systems furniture ($40,705)" was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staff's request. W Continued April 4, 2001 E-18 "Approve rental agreement with US Pipeline, Inc., for 1314 E. Lodi Avenue for construction equipment storage for Lodi Gas Storage Project" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon under the Regular Calendar. E-19 "Adopt resolution authorizing Sherry Beltz and Emily Wolfe, dba Jazzercise Fitness Center, 111 N. Stockton Street, Suite B, to sublet a portion of the premises to Pyramids Inc., dba 720 Dance & Cheer, for the period of April 1, 2001 to March 31, 2002" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon under the Regular Calendar. E-20 Adopted Resolution No. 2001-78 for legislative support on Neighboring Land Protection Program Extension in Perpetuity related to the San Joaquin County Multi -species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan. E-21 Adopted Resolution No. 2001-79 authorizing the City Manager to provide a Public Benefits Program Grant in the amount of $15,562 to Quashnick Tools Corporation as part of a Demand-side Management Project. E-22 "Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to provide funding in the amount of $20,000 to extend the existing Public Benefits Program Grant — Lodi Lawn Mower Rebate Program" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon under the Regular Calendar. E-23 Adopted Resolution No. 2001-80 authorizing the City Manager to provide a Public Benefits Program Grant in the amount of $25,000 to Holz Rubber Company as part of a Demand-side Management Project. E-24 Adopted Resolution of Intention No. 2001-81 to abandon Old Beckman Road, from 325 feet to 1,400 feet North of Kettleman Lane, and set Public Hearing for May 2, 2001. F. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS None. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. H. COMMUNICATIONS H-1 Claims filed against the City of Lodi — None H-2 Reports: Boards/Commissions/Task Forces/Committees — None H-3 The following postings/appointments were made: a) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hitchcock, Nakanishi second, directed the City Clerk to post for the following vacancies. The motion carried by the vote shown below: Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land and Mayor Nakanishi Noes: Council Members — None Absent: Council Members — Howard and Pennino East Side Improvement Committee Harry Marzolf Term to expire March 1, 2003 Lodi Swimming Pool Task Force Gerald Houtsma Unspecified Term H-4 Miscellaneous a) Received for information only the monthly Protocol Account summary (filed). Continued April 4, 2001 REGULAR CALENDAR 1-1 "Update on East Side projects" Community Development Director Bartlam reported that nearly two years ago actions began to establish a Redevelopment Agency and the associated project area, which includes the bulk of Lodi's eastside neighborhoods. The Agency's activities will focus on providing a funding mechanism for a variety of programs and construction projects. An estimated $30 million will be available to the Agency Board for allocation of acceptable projects. Some of those projects will include continued investment in the downtown area and Cherokee Lane. It may include activities on Lodi Avenue and in the neighborhood immediately east of the railroad right-of-way on Main Street, as well as Stockton and Washington Streets. A significant portion of Agency funds will be geared toward housing in rehabilitation and new investment, which could range from $5 to $10 million over the course of the project. Parks and Recreation activities, such as the indoor sports complex, may also receive funding from the Agency for the project at Main and Elm Streets. Mr. Bartlam also commented that Lodi Unified School District did a good job of initiating the charter school on Pine Street and Central Avenue. After school programs have been established at Lawrence and Heritage Elementary Schools and are providing good opportunities for students in these areas. The Community Partnership for Families continues to work toward establishing neighborhood service centers. Century Assembly Church's Adopt -A -Block program begins on April 28. It is a catalyst project toward initiating volunteer efforts in cleaning up local area neighborhoods. The second annual Celebration on Central event will take place in September. A mobile computer lab called the "e -bus," coordinated by the California Human Development Department and Wells Fargo Bank, will be located in various locations on the eastside next week to bring computers and the internet to less affluent youth. In addition, Mr. Bartlam stated that Code Enforcement in Lodi began five years ago and has increased each year in both staffing and funding. City Engineer Wally Sandelin reported that the Stockton Street reconstruction project from Tokay to Lockeford Streets would begin this summer. Included in this project will be replacement and upsizing of significant water and sewer pipelines, which will become the backbone for branching off into the neighborhoods to upgrade the level of water and sewer service into the eastside community area. Over the past two years approximately $100,000 per year has been spent on closing gaps in sidewalks where they were missing, replacing deflections in sidewalks to eliminate tripping hazards, and adding handicap ramps at corners. The Department recently completed a substantial amount of work along Pine Street, and at the corner of Central Avenue and Pine Street. The pavement management inventory has been completed and staff anticipates implementing major overlay projects in districts 1 and 2, which are predominately on the eastside. Future projects include the widening and reconstruction of Stockton Street from Kettleman to Harney Lanes and Lodi Avenue reconstruction from the UP railroad tracks, easterly to Cherokee Lane. Management Analyst Janet Hamilton stated that medical clinics are operated at Heritage and Lawrence Elementary Schools. Staff is currently working with Kaiser in an effort to have its mobile health clinic service Lodi at least once a month. They are also working with Community Partnership for Families to start a neighborhood service center on the eastside to help coordinate some of the mental health services. In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Sandelin explained that staff plans to remove the 2- to 4 -inch water lines from the back yards of the majority of new facilities on the eastside and replace them with minimum 8 -inch pipes in the street. Utilizing the pavement management information, staff is coordinating the replacement of water pipes in the streets with the restoration of the pavement, so that one is not done before the other is due. In reference to the Stockton Street projects, Mr. Sandelin explained that the project was separated into two parts because one is more complicated than the other, and it also allows a greater opportunity for local contractors to bid on the projects. Staff expects that both sections would be constructed simultaneously, and hope to have the award of contracts to Council in June. 4 Continued April 4, 2001 In reply to Council Member Land, Mr. Bartlam stated that `Revitalizing Existing Neighborhoods and Extending the Workforce" (RENEW) is a collaborative project involving the City, and the County Human Services Agency, Education Office, and Housing Authority to utilize welfare -to -work recipients in an education process involving building or renovating existing units on the eastside. The program is expected to begin this summer. Council Member Land drew an analogy between the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty and problems on the eastside. Years ago the eastside was a single -dwelling, well-maintained neighborhood, which has since badly deteriorated. Local government has, and is, trying to help, but cannot be completely successful without assistance from landlords, property owners, businesses, and tenants on the eastside. MOTION/ VOTE: There was no action required regarding this matter. E-7 "Adopt resolution authorizing the sole -source purchase of 50 Lodi Replica Concrete Street Light Standards through NCS Company, Auburn ($57,512.50)" In response to Mayor Nakanishi, Engineering and Operations Manager Hans Hansen reported that the Electric Utility Department is on schedule with Phase 1 of the lighting project. Phase 2 includes 106 lights and is currently out for bid. The award of the contract is anticipated to occur in May. MOTION/ VOTE: The City Council, on motion of Mayor Nakanishi, Land second, adopted Resolution No. 2001-82 authorizing the purchase of 50 Lodi Replica concrete street light standards from the sole supplier, NCS Company, of Auburn, California, representing Traditional Concrete, Inc., in the amount of $57,512.50. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land and Mayor Nakanishi Noes: Council Members — None Absent: Council Members — Howard and Pennino E-8 "Adopt resolution authorizing the non-competitive purchase of certain traffic safety equipment and software for the Police Department under two grants from the California State Office of Traffic Safety ($91,668.00)" In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Police Chief Adams explained that if a similar brand of radio is purchased to what the Department currently has, staff will not need to be trained on a different product. He added that radar trailers now have internal computer systems that provide information on speeding cars, time of day, weather conditions, etc. The Office of Traffic Safety recommended the $39,792 software component. MOTION/ VOTE: The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hitchcock, Land second, adopted Resolution No. 2001-83 authorizing the non-competitive purchase of certain traffic safety equipment and software for the Police Department under two traffic safety initiative grants from the California State Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land and Mayor Nakanishi Noes: Council Members — None Absent: Council Members — Howard and Pennino 5 Continued April 4, 2001 E-12 "Accept improvements under contract for Installation of Utility Conduits under the Woodbridge Irrigation District's Canal" In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Engineering and Operations Manager Hans Hansen reported that following award of the contract, AT&T Broadband indicated that they were no longer interested in this project. The conduit was rerouted into electrical facilities for future use. MOTION: The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hitchcock, Nakanishi second, accepted the improvements under the "Installation of Utility Conduits under the Woodbridge Irrigation District's Canal" contract and directed the Electric Utility Director to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's office. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land and Mayor Nakanishi Noes: Council Members — None Absent: Council Members — Howard and Pennino E-15 "Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a proposal for professional services to prepare and implement a Groundwater Monitoring Workplan at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility; and appropriate funds in the amount of $84,800" In response to Council Member Land, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Fran Forkas reported that the data is being expanded as a result of the NPDS permit that was issued by the Regional Water Control Board approximately nine months ago. The permit included many new requirements, one of which was to better evaluate what is happening on the 1,000 -acre site at the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility. It must be determined whether the disposal operation is making an impact on the White Slough site or on the neighboring property. Currently, there are five monitoring wells located at the site. The Regional Board has required an evaluation on placement of additional wells. Preliminary findings based on data from the five existing monitoring wells indicated that current practices may be creating a problem. For this reason, the Regional Board suggested that the Department expand the monitoring program. In the proposal under consideration this evening, $60,000 is for management and paperwork involved in establishing seven new additional wells. They will be shallow wells drilled to 25 feet and will cost $4,000 to $5,000 each. An additional $27,000 is needed for data loggers that will be installed in the monitoring wells. The second portion of the project will allow consultant Saracino-Kirby to develop the monitoring program and protocol that will be used in the future, and for monitoring the new wells and some of the existing wells for the first three months. After that time, staff will take over the monitoring. Mr. Forkas explained that this is only one phase of many programs that will be initiated over the next two years in preparation for the $30 million expansion. He stated that the Department is considering the conversion of much of the 1,000 acres into a ponding system, where the treated domestic waste will be placed in ponds to percolate and evaporate. The cannery waste would continue to be placed on some of the acreage as flood irrigation. It is hoped that funding can be obtained from Federal and State sources. City Manager Flynn stated that discussions took place today with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding funding for this project. Staff is also looking into partnering with power providers who may be using some of the water and will possibly assist with needed upgrades, thus reducing some of the cost to ratepayers. Council Member Hitchcock noted that she found out while attending the National League of Cities conference, that the Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee has adopted an agenda to look at federal policy, and financing water infrastructure is at the top of the list. 0 Continued April 4, 2001 In reply to Mayor Nakanishi, Mr. Forkas reported that the Department may find that some of the constituents in the effluent may not be the most desirable to have on the land, and staff will have to find a way to take that constituent out of the water. He reminded the Council that Public Works Director Prima had reported several months ago that the Regional Board has required that approximately a half -pound of mercury be taken out of the effluent annually. Mr. Forkas pointed out the near impossibility of doing this, and surmised that eventually the State will offer a solution whereby the City contributes to a State fund toward closing mines that were left open by the owners, which in turn will mitigate the mercury problem. MOTION: The City Council, on motion of Council Member Land, Hitchcock second, adopted Resolution No. 2001-84 authorizing the City Manager to accept a proposal for professional services to prepare and implement a Groundwater Monitoring Workplan at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility; and appropriated funds in the amount of $84,800. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land and Mayor Nakanishi Noes: Council Members — None Absent: Council Members — Howard and Pennino E-16 "Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amended lease agreement with Health For All at 100 E. Pine Street' In response to Council Member Hitchcock, City Engineer Sandelin reported that Health For All has secured State funding for the period of May 24, 2000 to present. He explained that the amendment to the lease serves as security for the lender so that in the event Health For All defaults, they will have some control over the $300,000 that they put into the building. To some extent they would control the lease; however, embodied in the agreement are use and other requirements of who can be in the building. In answer to Council Member Hitchcock, City Attorney Hays explained that if Health For All were to default a different party would be substituted under the terms of the lease. Only a non-profit organization can utilize the building. The lender, California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA), would be in a position of looking for someone to provide the services that the City has already restricted the use to. MOTION: The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hitchcock, Land second, adopted Resolution No. 2001-85 authorizing the City Manager to execute amended lease agreement for the use of 100 E. Pine Street with Health For All, Inc. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land and Mayor Nakanishi Noes: Council Members — None Absent: Council Members — Howard and Pennino E-18 "Approve rental agreement with US Pipeline, Inc., for 1314 E. Lodi Avenue for construction equipment storage for Lodi Gas Storage Project" In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Electric Utility Director Vallow reported that the area in question is approximately 2.5 acres. Under the construction schedule, US Pipeline will vacate the area by November; however, if they were to need the space for a longer period of time, Mr. Vallow stated that it would not interfere with Electric Utility's plans for the Municipal Service Center. 7 Continued April 4, 2001 MOTION: The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hitchcock, Land second, approved a rental agreement with US Pipeline, Inc., for 1314 E. Lodi Avenue for construction equipment storage for Lodi Gas Storage Project. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land and Mayor Nakanishi Noes: Council Members — None Absent: Council Members — Howard and Pennino E-19 "Adopt resolution authorizing Sherry Beltz and Emily Wolfe, dba Jazzercise Fitness Center, 111 N. Stockton Street, Suite B, to sublet a portion of the premises to Pyramids Inc., dba 720 Dance & Cheer, for the period of April 1, 2001 to March 31, 2002" In reply to Council Member Hitchcock, City Attorney Hays explained that the City purchased the property at 111 N. Stockton Street in September 2000. The property came burdened with a fixed lease, which runs through December 2002. The lease includes the right to sublet and an option to renew the lease for two years beyond the original term. Council Member Land spoke in support of the sublease request, and pointed out the importance of providing exercise activities for youth and adults in the community. Parks and Recreation Director Baltz stated that when the initial request was brought to him he looked to see if the Department had other facilities available for the cheerleading program, but found that they did not. He pointed out that Jazzercise represents a revenue source to the City of $1,200 per month. In reference to the shortage of facilities, Mr. Baltz reported that he and the City Manager have been speaking to National Guard personnel about the Armory building, as well as the Executive Board of Post 22 regarding the possible use of the American Legion building. Council Member Hitchcock emphasized that she was not opposed to the programs of Jazzercise or cheerleading, but rather her concerns relate to protecting the dollar investment of the City and maximizing income. Mayor Nakanishi supported the request and felt that the programs serve to enhance the quality of life for citizens of the community. MOTION: The City Council, on motion of Council Member Land, Nakanishi second, adopted Resolution No. 2001-86 authorizing Sherry Beltz and Emily Wolfe, dba Jazzercise Fitness Center, 111 N. Stockton Street, Suite B, to sublet a portion of the premises to Pyramids Inc., dba 720 Dance & Cheer, for the period of April 1, 2001 to March 31, 2002. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members — Land and Mayor Nakanishi Noes: Council Members — Hitchcock Absent: Council Members — Howard and Pennino PUBLIC COMMENTS: • Sherry Beltz, representing Jazzercise Fitness Center, commented that the cheerleading activity is a competitive program. She pointed out that once extra utility and cleaning costs are deducted, the sublease payment would not be a substantial amount of money. She noted that Jazzercise began with 14 classes a week, and have now increased to 24. Continued April 4, 2001 E-22 "Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to provide funding in the amount of $20,000 to extend the existing Public Benefits Program Grant — Lodi Lawn Mower Rebate Program" Rob Lechner, Manager of Customer Programs, explained that the Lodi Lawnmower Rebate Program promotes the use of electrically chargeable, mulching lawnmowers. This request is for a second year extension of $20,000 from the Public Benefit funds for the purpose of one hundred $200 vouchers. Electric Utility offers citizens an opportunity to test electric lawnmowers for one week. The $200 vouchers represent approximately 50% of the purchase price of an electric lawnmower and are available from A-1 Saw and Mower, Wright Motors, and Orchard Super Hardware. In response to Council Member inquiries, Mr. Lechner reported that electric lawnmowers reduce noise pollution by 50%. Customers are encouraged to turn in their gas -powered lawnmowers to the stores for proper disposal. Electric lawnmowers are powered by a 12 - volt motorcycle battery with a life of 3.5 to 4 years. It takes six hours to recharge the battery for 90 minutes of use. The annual cost amounts to $6 per year to charge the battery for the typical eight months of mowing. Mr. Lechner explained that on a monthly basis all residents and businesses in Lodi are charged a Public Benefits surcharge, which is mandated by the State to promote the following programs: 1) energy efficiency/energy conservation — demand side management; 2) assistance for low income customers; 3) research, development, and demonstration of services; and 4) renewable — solar programs. Approximately $900,000 a year is collected through the Public Benefits Program. MOTION: The City Council, on motion of Mayor Nakanishi, Land second, adopted Resolution No. 2001-87 authorizing the City Manager to provide funding in the amount of $20,000 to extend the existing Public Benefits Program Grant — Lodi Lawn Mower Rebate Program. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land and Mayor Nakanishi Noes: Council Members — None Absent: Council Members — Howard and Pennino ORDINANCES None. K. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Land stated that he has received many complaints from citizens about unfinished work by Caltrans on Kettleman Lane. City Engineer Sandelin reported that Caltrans contacted him earlier in the week stating that they would begin the project on Monday and complete it within 45 days. In reference to the Kettleman Lane project, Council Member Hitchcock inquired about dedication of property. Mr. Sandelin explained that under State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding restrictions, staff must complete the environmental, historical structure, and archeological reviews before they can begin the right-of-way acquisition process. This process is anticipated to begin in December 2001 or January 2002. Some of the right-of-way may be a dedication because it is associated with anticipated development. The project is estimated to be completed by September 2002 and will include a two-way, left -turn lane into the Wal-Mart shopping center. E Continued April 4, 2001 • Council Member Land announced that the Board of Supervisors would be meeting on April 17 at 9:00 a.m. in Stockton to consider the Mokelumne River issues. He suggested that a letter be written to the Board requesting that a time and place more convenient to the citizens of Lodi be considered. City Manager Flynn responded that a letter would be prepared as suggested. • Council Member Hitchcock noted that she lost her camera while in Washington D.C. and thanked the Lodi Police Department for working with the D.C./Baltimore Police Departments who are looking into the possibility that it was attempted to be sold on E -bay. • Mayor Nakanishi commented that a Lodi youth wrote to him suggesting that Lodi's name be placed on the water tank, and he has forwarded her letter to the Public Works Department for consideration. L. COMMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS • City Manager Flynn announced the birthdays of Mayor Pro Tempore Pennino on April 2, and City Attorney Hays on April 12. M. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m. ATTEST: Susan J. Blackston City Clerk 10