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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2005
C-1 CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
The City Council Closed Session meeting of January 5, 2005, was called to order by Mayor
Beckman at 5:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members — Hansen, Hitchcock (arrived at 5:05 p.m.), Johnson, Mounce, and
Mayor Beckman
Absent: Council Members — None
Also Present: Interim City Manager Keeter, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Blackston
C-2 ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
a) Actual litigation: Government Code §54956.9(a); one case; Quesada v. City of Lodi et al.,
Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin, Stockton Branch; Case No. CV 016631
b) Prospective acquisition of real property located at 14320 N. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi,
California (APN #058-140-13); the negotiating parties are City of Lodi and M. Bill Peterson;
Government Code §54956.8
C) Prospective acquisition of real property located at 232 N. Washington Street (APN #043-
087-17) and 242 Rush Street (APN #043-090-13), Lodi, California; the negotiating parties
are City of Lodi and Union Pacific Railroad Company; Government Code §54956.8
d) Actual litigation: Government Code §54956.9(a); one case; People of the State of
California: and the City of Lodi. California v. M & P Investments, et al.; United States
District Court, Eastern District of California, Case No. CIV -S-00-2441 FCD JFM
e) Actual litigation: Government Code §54956.9(a); one case; Hartford Accident and Indemnity
Company, et al. v. City of Lodi, et al., Superior Court, County of San Francisco, Case No.
323658
f) Conference with legal counsel — initiation of litigation: Government Code §54956.9(c); two
cases
g) Conference with legal counsel — anticipated litigation — significant exposure to litigation
pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9; one case; pursuant to Government Code
§54956.9(b)(3)(A) facts, due to not being known to potential plaintiffs, shall not be disclosed
h) Actual litigation: Government Code §54956.9(a); one case; City of Lodi. a California
Municipal Corporation. and Lodi Financing Corporation. a California nonprofit corporation v.
Lehman Brothers. Inc. and US Bank National Association, United States District Court,
Eastern District of California, Case No. CIV. S-04-0606 MCE-KJM
i) Actual litigation: Government Code §54956.9(a); one case; Lehman Brothers Inc.. v. City of
Lodi and Lodi Financing Corporation, United States District Court, Eastern District of
California Case No. CIV -S-04-0850 FCD/JFM
j) Actual litigation: Government Code §54956.9(a); one case; Fireman's Fund Insurance
Company v. City of Lodi, et al.. United States District Court, Eastern District of California
Case No. CIV -S-98-1489 FCD JFM
C-3 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
At 5:00 p.m., Mayor Beckman adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above
matters.
The Closed Session adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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C-4 RETURN TO OPEN SESSION / DISCLOSURE OF ACTION
At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Beckman reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Schwabauer
disclosed the following actions.
In regard to Item C-2 (a), Council gave settlement direction.
In regard to Item C-2 (b) and (c), Council gave negotiation direction.
In regard to Item G2 (d), Council gave direction on a settlement in the amount of $44,000 with the
Rose parties in the Busy Bee plume matter; Council gave settlement direction regarding Beckman
Investment Securities Corporation in the central plume matter; Council approved filing an
amendment of the complaint in the M&P action to resolve issues arising from the Supreme Court's
decision in Cooper Industries v. Aviall Services; Council approved a conflict waiver for Folger, Levin &
Kahn for its services as counsel to the City at the same time that it serves as counsel to
Geomatrix, which does environmental consulting work for the City.
In regard to Item G2 (f), Council approved filing an action against Michael Donovan and Envision
Law Group.
In regard to Item C-2 (e), (g), (h), (i), and 0), no reportable action was taken in closed session.
A. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
The Regular City Council meeting of January 5, 2005, was called to order by Mayor Beckman at
7:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members — Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Mounce, and Mayor Beckman
Absent: Council Members — None
Also Present: Interim City Manager Keeter, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Blackston
B. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Paul Zimmerman, St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
Pastor Dale Edwards commended Council for its dedication b the City and emphasized that
integrity is the most important aspect of leadership.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Beckman.
D. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
D-1 Awards — None
D-2 (a) Mayor Beckman presented a proclamation to Taj Khan and Captain David Main proclaiming
January 17, 2005, as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the City of Lodi.
D-3 (a) Pamela Hayn, Executive Director of the Downtown Lodi Business Partnership (DLBP), and
Peter Westbrook, President of the DLBP, presented awards to the following first place
winners of the 2004 Parade of Lights, held December 2, 2004:
Mounted Equestrian Units — Loree Lagomarsino
Walking Groups / Dance Troops — Lodi Unified Elementary Physical Education Specialist
School Bands / Marching Groups — Tokay Royal Bengal Regiment Band
Motorcycle Golf Carts — Tokay High School Campus Security
Autos — New/Classic — Geweke Paint Body & Tow
Trucks & Recreational Vehicles (in the no float category) — Geweke RV
Floats with Trucks — Lodi Memorial Hospital
2004 Best of Show Winners — Dance Dynamics and Kaehler Dairy
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E. CONSENT CALENDAR
In accordance with the report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of
Mayor Beckman, Hitchcock second, unanimously approved the following items hereinafter set forth
except those otherwise noted:
E-1 Claims were approved in the amount of $8,363,593.70.
E-2 The minutes of November 3, 2004 (Regular Meeting), November 17, 2004 (Regular Meeting),
December 10, 2004 (Special Meeting), December 11, 2004 (Special Meeting), December
14, 2004 (Shirtsleeve Session), December 14, 2004 (Special Meeting), December 21, 2004
(Shirtsleeve Session), December 21, 2004 (Special Meeting), and December 28, 2004
(Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written.
E-3 Adopted Resolution No. 2005-01 awarding the purchase of ten 37.5kVA polemount
transformers to Kuhlman Electric, the bidder whose proposal and equipment met City of
Lodi specifications and whose transformers are expected to yield the lowest overall life-
cycle costs, in the amount of $7,962.73; purchase would be made through Sierra Sales
Engineering, of Pleasanton, California, Kuhlman's local representative.
E-4 Adopted Resolution No. 2005-02 awarding contract for Lighted Crosswalk System Project
at Lockeford Street and Calaveras Street to Collins Electrical Company, of Stockton, in the
amount of $41,380, and appropriated funds in the amount of $45,500 in accordance with
staff recommendation.
E-5 Adopted Resolution No. 2005-03 awarding the contract for Blakely Park/Enze Pool
Plastering Project, 1050 S. Stockton Street, to Burkett Pool Plastering, of Salida, in the
amount of $50,148 in accordance with staff recommendation.
E-6 Adopted Resolution No. 2005-04 taking the following action with regard to the development
at 1745 West Kettleman Lane:
Approving the Improvement Agreement for the Public Improvements of 1745 West
Kettleman Lane, subject to direction regarding reimbursable costs, and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Improvement Agreement on behalf
of the City.
2. Appropriating funds for applicable reimbursements.
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Agreement for
Maintenance of Landscape Area within State Highway Right of Way, State Route
12 in the City of Lodi with Caltrans, and a Maintenance Agreement with the
developer covering developer's responsibilities for landscape improvements in the
Kettleman Lane right-of-way.
E-7 "Adopt resolution approving Improvement Agreement for Public Improvements for 1020
South Beckman Road and appropriating funds for required reimbursements ($4,385)" was
pulled from the agenda pursuant to staff's request.
E-8 Adopted Resolution No. 2005-05 approving the final map for Kirst Estates No. 5, Tract No.
3459, and directing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the map on behalf of the
City.
E-9 Adopted Resolution No. 2005-06 approving the final map and Improvement Agreement br
Woodlake Meadow, Tract No. 3451, and directing the City Manager and City Clerk to
execute the Improvement Agreement and map on behalf of the City.
E-10 Adopted Resolution No. 2005-07 approving a rental agreement between the City of Lodi and
Sherry Beltz and Emily Wolfe, dba Jazzerise Fitness Center, for use of 111 N. Stockton
Street, Unit B, Lodi.
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E-11 "Adopt resolution approving the job specification and salary range for the position of
Manager, Customer Service and Programs" was removed from the Consent Calendar
and discussed and acted upon following approval of the Consent Calendar.
E-12 Approved the annual membership dues to the League of California Cities in the amount of
$16,043.
E-13 Set public hearing for January 19, 2005, to consider two appeals of the Planning
Commission's decision regarding the Lodi Shopping Center project (Wal-Mart Supercenter)
located at 2640 West Kettleman Lane.
E-14 Set public hearing for February 2, 2005, to consider resolution establishing an area of
benefit and reimbursable costs for design and construction required to underground aerial
facilities for 1833 West Kettleman Lane (APN 031-040-20) and 1811 West Kettleman Lane
(APN 031-040-40).
ACTION ON ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
E-11 "Adopt resolution approving the job specification and salary range for the position of
Manager, Customer Service and Programs"
Interim City Manager Keeter recalled that Electric Utility Manager of Customer Service &
Programs was the only position presented during the 2004-05 budget that Council approved
for adding to the number of fully authorized permanent positions. An individual has been
filling the position on a contract basis, with full benefits, for the past seven years. The
salary range was set commensurate to what the contract employee is earning. Ms. Keeter
confirmed that the position would be posted and an open recruitment process would take
place.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock expressed reservations about adding a position in light of
the City's current budget constraints. She felt that the salary of $88,000 a year plus
benefits seemed high considering that it had no supervisory responsibilities. She
questioned how it compared to other positions in the City.
Mel Grandi, Electric Services Manager, replied that the salary range was comparable to
other positions in the Electric Utility Department with similar responsibilities. The position
oversees state mandated programs, contracts, and develops new programs. The contract
employee has nearly seven years experience interfacing with customers and vendors. Mr.
Grandi felt that it was an opportune time to fill the position on a permanent basis and noted
that it would not affect the electric rate base.
Ms. Keeter noted that the City no longer has an Economic Development Coordinator
position, and the Manager of Customer Service & Programs has become part of the City's
economic development outreach.
City Attorney Schwabauer explained that it is not necessarily true that the position would
be easy to terminate solely on the basis of it being a contract position. It would be a "fact
and circumstances" inquiry and could be argued that this was a permanent position.
Generally, temporary short-term projects have contract based employees.
In reply to Council Member Johnson, Ms. Keeter reported that the City has three contract
employees in the General Fund and six contract employees in Electric Utility. She noted
that the City's budget policy addresses contract employees.
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MOTION / VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hansen, Beckman second, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 2005-08 approving the job specification and following salary range
for the position of Manager, Customer Service and Programs:
Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E
$6,034.91 $6,336.65 $6,653.49 $6,986.16 $7,335.47
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
None.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
H. COMMUNICATIONS
H-1 On recommendation of the City's contract administrator and Human Resources staff, the
City Council, on motion of Mayor Beckman, Hansen second, unanimously rejected the
following claims:
a) Frederick Nicholas Dohring, Sr., date of loss 6/14/04
b) Frederick Nicholas Dohring, Jr., date of loss 6/14/04
C) Katherine Ann Dohring, date of loss 6/14/04
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 Hansen, Hitchcock second,
unanimously made the following appointments:
Senior Citizens Commission
Judy Bader Term to expire December 31, 2008
David Hinchman Term to expire December 31, 2008
Kathryn Siddle Term to expire December 31, 2006
Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee
Mitchell Slater Term to expire January 1, 2006
Mayor Beckman commented that he and Council Member Mounce had
communicated about the makeup of the Senior Citizen Commission and noted that
future discussions may take place regarding its relationship with the Loel Center.
b) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hansen, Mounce second,
unanimously directed the City Clerk to post for the following vacancy:
Lodi Arts Commission
William Crabtree Term to expire July 1, 2006
H-4 Miscellaneous — None
REGULAR CALENDAR
1-1 "Fiscal year 2005-06 budget strategy update and discussion"
Finance Director Krueger reported that the City's budget is strained due to the state and
national economy and Lodi faces a significant structural imbalance. He reviewed figures in
the staff report (filed) and noted that there is a surplus of only $417,990 for this fiscal year.
He stated that a one-time transfer was done to resolve the deficit in 2004-05. Mr. Krueger
explained how on November 3, 2004, he arrived at a net structural imbalance of $1,336,778
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and later calculated the budget imbalance to be $1,692,100. He stated that when first
reporting on the deficit he was not aware of the full cost associated with the bargaining unit
increases or the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) rate increases. Bargaining
unit increases were originally estimated at $981,833, but will actually cost $1,350,000. The
cost of health and other insurance has increased $450,000. Previously, it was estimated
that employees' contribution toward health insurance would amount to $500,000; however,
the actual figure is only $250,000. Also not accounted for previously were estimated cost
of living increases of $440,000 and step increases of $250,000. Additionally, the PERS
rate increases totaled $900,000.
In answer to Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock, Mr. Krueger stated that another reason for the
budget deficit change was due to "other sources and uses" budgeted at $981,000 in 2004-
05. He stated that this was an imprecise number, which was not specifically delineated at
the time it was put into the budget.
In reply to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Krueger confirmed that if Council does not approve
the amortization of PERS rate increases over 30 years (to save $650,000) and eliminate the
utility charges for public facilities (to save $560,000) then the total deficit would be
$2,902,100.
Ms. Keeter noted that not all of the frozen positions were netted out of the budget, so there
would be some savings associated with that.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock stated that, as was documented in the annual audit report,
for four years the General Fund reserve has been decreasing. It appears as though the
budgets were balanced because of "other sources and uses," which were never defined.
Mr. Krueger recommended that Community Development, Parks & Recreation, and the
Community Center be taken out of the General Fund because expenditures they incur are
predominantly offset by direct revenue. He stated that this would help to delineate how the
rest of the imbalance in the City is approached.
Council Member Hansen recalled that Council was told money had been budgeted for the
bargaining unit increases. He pointed out that an important question to be considered is
what level of service taxpayers can expect for their tax dollar. Mr. Hansen stated that he
was much more inclined to reduce overall expenses as opposed to raising revenues, i.e.
taxes.
Mr. Krueger acknowledged that he initially had recommended an equal percentage of
reductions to all departments; however, due to having recently witnessed the aftermath of a
traffic accident he realized the importance of public safety. Because of that incident and
the results of the citizen survey which rated public safety as a high priority, he
recommended that they sustain a lesser budget reduction percentage than other
departments. In addition, Mr. Krueger noted that he began his career as an internal auditor
and suggested that such a function be conducted in the City to look for ways to improve
efficiency and effectiveness within all departments. Mr. Krueger also suggested that
outsourcing options should be considered.
Council Member Johnson stated that employee salary and benefits comprise 80% of the
City's overall budget and pointed out that neither of the two recommendations being offered
tonight would address that systemic problem.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock noted that, since there is virtually no financial reserve, it
might be more advantageous to keep one of the two recommendations Mr. Krueger has
offered so that the money/savings could be infused quickly into the budget in the event of a
downturn. In reference to eliminating utility charges for public facilities, Ms. Hitchcock
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suggested that if the utilities can absorb the $560,000 then they must be overcharging the
ratepayers. If not, and the utilities will be cutting back on services equating to $560,000,
then the ratepayers will be paying for a service that they will no longer be getting. Ms.
Hitchcock asked whether proposition 218 applied.
City Attorney Schwabauer replied that the Electric Utility is exempt from proposition 218.
Mr. Schwabauer noted, however, that he had not considered the matter in the context of
raising rates and would research the issue and report back to Council.
Ms. Keeter explained that departments need to know what their target budget numbers are
and the two recommendations tonight would affect it. In addition, this information would
need to be known before going to bargaining units to ask for concessions.
In answer to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Krueger recommended a long-term approach to
PERS by maintaining higher rates even if the situation improved and conceivably build up
reserves to use during difficult times in the future.
Council Member Hansen voiced support for both of Mr. Krueger's recommendations;
however, he did not want a decision made until the new City Manager had an opportunity to
consider it. He agreed with Ms. Hitchcock's suggestion to keep one of the options in
reserve in case some of the projections did not come to fruition.
Ms. Keeter reported that mid -year budget adjustments would be brought to Council at its
regularly scheduled meeting on February 2.
In answer to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Krueger reported that there was a financing cost
of 7.75% interest rate to amortize the PERS rate increases over 30 years.
Human Resources Director Narloch stated that the PERS rate increases could be re -
amortized at any time. It currently is amortized for a 13 -year period.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock stated that she would be in support of eliminating utility
charges for public facilities if it were legal to do. In reference to the amortization of the
PERS rate increases, she felt that 15 or 20 years might be more reasonable.
Council Member Mounce agreed with Ms. Hitchcock. She preferred that budget reduction
percentages occur equally across all departments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
0o Judy Steinke of American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
recalled that seven years ago a number of employers became superfunded. Some
chose to take the money and save it, some placed the money in the general fund, and
some enhanced their current retirement fund. She felt Lodi should have kept the
money for employees, rather than placing it in the general fund. She asked Council to
fairly consider General Services and Maintenance & Operators groups during badget
deficit discussions, as Ms. Steinke noted that they tend to sustain most of the burden
when cuts are made. She asked for a report on how much money the City did not have
to pay because of superfunding and how long it occurred, to which staff indicated it
would be provided at a future date.
MOTION/ VOTE:
There was no Council action taken on this matter.
RECESS
At 9:13 p.m., Mayor Beckman called for a recess, and the City Council meeting reconvened at 9:25
p.m.
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REGULAR CALENDAR (Continued)
1-2 "Approve California Statewide Communities Development Authority Vehicle License Fee
Gap Loan Financing Program Application"
Interim City Manager Keeter noted that a "blue sheet" was distributed to Council regarding
this item (filed).
Finance Director Krueger reported that the League of California Cities, in conjunction with
the California Statewide Communities Development Authority, have developed a program
whereby cities can be repaid Vehicle License Fees (VLF) that the state took away in 2003-
04. Lodi is owed $1,020,000, which the state has scheduled for repayment in August 2006.
Mr. Krueger recommended that the City take the money now on a discounted basis, i.e.
91% of the amount, which totals $930,000. If done on a taxable basis the City could use
the proceeds for any general fund purpose. If done on a non-taxable basis it would increase
the amount by $10,000, but would restrict the use of the funds for capital outlay. There is
no primary or secondary liability associated with this bond issue to cities participating in
the program. A resolution will be brought before Council regarding this matter on February
2.
Council Member Mounce voiced support for Mr. Krueger's recommendation.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Krueger explained that the VLF was
recognized as revenue in 2003-04 and a receivable is shown offsetting that recognition of
revenue. He stated that the money will end up going into the City's cash balance, i.e. it will
offset the receivable that is on the books. He noted that until the City gets property tax
collections it has little cash in the general fund.
MOTION / VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hansen, Mounce second, unanimously
approved the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Vehicle License Fee
Gap Loan Financing Program Application.
1-3 "Adopt resolution authorizing the reallocation of six Firefighter positions to three Fire
Captains and three Fire Engineers"
Interim City Manager Keeter recalled that during the 2000-01 budget presentation it was
conveyed to Council that, the intent when Fire Station 4 was opened, was to bring the
engine back downtown. The Fire Department now has the unit and needs the requested
personnel reallocation so it can be utilized.
Amy Flores, Management Analyst Trainee, requested authorization to reallocate six
firefighter positions to three fire captains and three fire engineers. She stated that there
would be no added positions and the cost for the reallocation this fiscal year would come
from vacancies and salary savings.
In reply to Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock, Fire Chief Pretz explained that if the allocation
were not done then either the engine could not be used or he could place employees in
"acting" positions, which would essentially cost the same amount of money. Chief Pretz
noted that Fire Station 1 is the busiest company.
MOTION / VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Mounce, Hansen second, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 2005-09 authorizing the reallocation of six Firefighter positions to
three Fire Captains and three Fire Engineers.
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1-4 "Authorize $5,000 payment to the San Joaquin Partnership for an Economic Development
Strategic Plan through AngelouEconomics"
Interim City Manager Keeter reported that at last month's San Joaquin Partnership board
meeting, Angeles Angelou made a presentation about developing a countywide economic
development strategic plan. The Partnership is asking its membership to help pay for the
$100,000 study. The Partnership's executive director stated that commitments of $55,000
have been made from the private sector and he hopes to raise $20,000 from the public
sector. She asked Council to authorize a $5,000 contribution to the strategic plan from the
Electric Utility, as it would benefit the department in its marketing and outreach program.
MOTION / VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hansen, Hitchcock second, unanimously
authorized $5,000 payment to the San Joaquin Partnership for an Economic Development
Strategic Plan through AngelouEconomics.
1-5 "Approve expenses incurred by outside counsel/consultants relative to the Environmental
Abatement Program litigation ($209,994.80) and State oversight costs ($7,530.56)"
City Attorney Schwabauer reviewed the invoices as described in the staff report for this item
(filed).
MOTION / VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hansen, Beckman second, unanimously
approved payment for the expenses incurred by 1) Folger, Levin & Kahn in the amount of
$209,597.30, 2) consultant Malcolm Pirnie in the amount of $397.50, and 3) the State
Regional Water Quality Control Board in the amount of $7,530.56, as detailed
below:
October 1— 31, 2004
Matter Invoice Description
Amount
No. No.
2001 84985 Lehman Bros. v. City of Lodi
$ 18,335.85
8002 84986 People v. M&P Investments
$180,214.64
2002 85561 City of Lodi v. Lehman Bros.
$ 3,356.89
8001 85562 General Advice/Envi ronmental Contamination Matters
$ 849.89
8003 85563 Hartford Insurance Coverage Litigation
$ 463.50
8006 85564 Fireman's Fund/Unigard Appeal
$ 325.00
8007 85565 Regulatory Agency Orders
$ 5,975.00
8005 85567 Unigard Insurance and City of Lodi Litigation (Rebiiiing)
$ 77.00
$209,597.30
State Regional Water Quality Control Board oversight costs
July — September 2004
$ 7,530.56
Malcolm Pirnie, consulting frm that serves as the Court's expert in City of Lodi v. M&P
Investment's case
$ 397.50
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J. ORDINANCES
J-1 Following reading of the title of Ordinance No. 1754 entitled, 'An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Lodi Amending Chapter 12.12 of the Lodi Municipal Code by
Repealing and Reenacting Section 12.12.420, Relating to Skate Park Regulations," having
been introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held December 15, 2004, the
City Council, on motion of Council Member Hansen, Beckman second, waived reading of
the ordinance in full and adopted and ordered it to print by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Mounce, and
Mayor Beckman
Noes: Council Members — None
Absent: Council Members — None
Abstain: Council Members — None
K. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
co Council Member Mounce reported that she had met with some property investors last week
about establishing transitional housing to be utilized through the Salvation Army. They will be
contacting Community Development to look into the possibility of block grant funding.
Ms. Mounce retracted her previous request of staff to look into a rental ordinance similar to the
one recently adopted by the Stockton City Council. After further consideration, she felt that
such an ordinance would be in direct conflict with her core political convictions. She noted that
there are currently many municipal regulations and the City should focus on enforcing existing
laws rather than creating new ones.
co Council Member Hansen announced that his youngest son got married on January 3.
co Council Member Johnson asked that reorganization of the order of business for Council
meetings be considered to have "Comments by the City Council" follow "Comments by the
public."
00 Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock commented that the Lodi City Council, at its worst, is better
than the Los Angeles City Council who was recently ordered by a court to pay attention during
public hearings.
L. COMMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
00 Interim City Manager Keeter reported that she would be meeting with new City Manager Blair
King tomorrow. Ms. Keeter stated that she would be absent on Friday and had assigned Police
Chief Adams to fill in during her absence.
M. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
10:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
Susan J. Blackston
City Clerk
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