HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 16, 2007LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007
C-1 CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
The City Council Closed Session meeting of May 16, 2007, was called to order by Mayor Johnson
at 5:55 p.m.
Present: Council Members — Hansen, Hitchcock, Katzakian, and Mayor Johnson
Absent: Council Members — Mounce
Also Present: City Manager King, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl
C-2 ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
a) Actual Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a); One Case; Norma Carson v. City of
Lodi, San Joaquin Superior Court Case No. CV 032190
b) 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
C) Conference with Blair King, City Manager, and Jim Krueger, Deputy City Manager (Acting
Labor Negotiators), Regarding Professional Firefighters and Fire Mid -Managers Pursuant to
Government Code §54957.6
d) Actual Litigation: Government Code §54956.9(a); One Case; Kim M. Lee v. City of Lodi. et
San Joaquin County Superior Court, Case No. CV028966
e) Threatened Litigation: Government Code §54956.9(b); One Case; Potential Suit by Marty
Rosen Against City of Lodi Based on Personal Injury
f) Actual Litigation: Government Code §54956.9(a); One Case; City of Lodi, et al. v. EBMUD.
State Water Resources Control Board, Application No. 13156
C-3 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
At 5:55 p.m., Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above
matters.
The Closed Session adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
C-4 RETURN TO OPEN SESSION / DISCLOSURE OF ACTION
At 7:06 p.m., Mayor Johnson reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Schwabauer
disclosed the following actions.
Items C-2 (a) and C-2 (f) were direction only.
In regard to Item C-2 (b), settlement direction was given.
Item C-2 (c) was not discussed.
In regard to Items C-2 (d) and C-2 (e), settlement authority was given.
A. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
The Regular City Council meeting of May 16, 2007, was called to order by Mayor Johnson at
7:06 p.m.
Present: Council Members — Hansen, Hitchcock, Katzakian, Mounce*, and Mayor Johnson
Absent: Council Members — None
Also Present: City Manager King, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl
*NOTE: Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce participated in the meeting via telephone conference call from
the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1177 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame, California, until 9:25 p.m., at which
time she disconnected the conference call and was no longer present.
Continued May 16, 2007
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 Johnson.
D. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
D-1 (a) Fire Chief Mike Pretz presented the "Firefighter of the Year 2006" plaque to Fire Engineer
Chris Allen.
D-2 (a) Mayor Johnson presented a proclamation to Ted Van Alen with the Lodi Salvation Army
proclaiming the week of June 3 — 9, 2007, as "Hunger Awareness Week" in the City of Lodi.
D-3 (a) John Ledbetter, representing the Lodi Community Foundation, introduced the Lodi
Community Foundation and gave a presentation on its functions and tasks. In response to
Mayor Johnson, Mr. Ledbetter stated the public roll out will be in the Fall.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
In accordance with the report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of
Council Member Hansen, Katzakian second, unanimously approved the following items hereinafter
set forth except those otherwise noted:
E-1 Claims were approved in the amount of $5,335,734.27.
E-2 The minutes of April 18, 2007 (Regular Meeting), May 1, 2007 (Shirtsleeve Session),
May 2, 2007 (Regular Meeting), May 8, 2007 (Shirtsleeve Session), and May 8, 2007
(Special Meeting) were approved as written.
E-3 Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for Asphalt
Rubber Cape Seal, Various Streets, 2007.
E-4 Adopted Resolution No. 2007-83 authorizing the City Manager to execute San Joaquin
Council of Governments cooperative agreements for the Cape Seal Project in the amount of
$71,500; Elm Street Overlay Project in the amount of $412,000; and Turner Road
Improvements in the amount of $785,000.
E-5 Approved the specifications and authorized advertisement for bids to procure polemount and
padmount transformers for the Electric Utility Department.
E-6 Approved the request for proposals and authorized advertisement for bids for Security
Services for Lodi Station and Lodi Station Parking Structure.
E-7 Adopted Resolution No. 2007-84 approving the purchase of an asphalt pavement compactor
from Ingersoll Rand Equipment Sales, of Sacramento, in the amount of $36,743, and
appropriating funds in accordance with staff recommendation.
E-8 Adopted Resolution No. 2007-85 authorizing the purchase of a remote terminal unit and
accessories from Siemens Power Transmission and Distribution, Inc., of Palatine, Illinois,
for the Killelea Substation Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $60,000.
E-9 Adopted Resolution No. 2007-86 awarding the transformer maintenance services for
Henning and Industrial Substations to Waukesha Electric Systems, Inc., of Waukesha,
Wisconsin, in the amount of $30,250.
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E-10 Adopted Resolution No. 2007-87 awarding the contract for Asphalt Materials for Fiscal Year
2007-08 to Granite Construction Company, of Stockton, in the amount of $165,930.
E-11 Adopted Resolution No. 2007-88 approving Addendum to the Improvement Agreement for
Public Improvements at 856 North Sacramento Street to provide one-year time extension
and authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the
City.
E-12 Adopted Resolution No. 2007-89 authorizing the City Manager to execute professional
services agreement with WGR Southwest, Inc., of Lodi, for Storm Drainage Permit
Compliance Inspections for wet season construction inspection.
E-13 Adopted Resolution No. 2007-90 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional
services contract with the Lodi Salvation Army to administer the SHARE Customer
Verification and Certification Program (a pilot project) and allocating $14,500 in Public
Benefit Program funds to complete this project.
E-14 Authorized the City Manager to execute the City of Stockton Emergency Communications
Agreement.
E-15 Authorized staff to amend the General Plan Update Scope of Services to expand the
community survey to include all city residents and adjust the budget by $7,200 for a total of
$17,700.
E-16 Approved submitted City of Lodi Arts and Cultural Project Grants for 2006-07.
E-17 "Set Public Hearing for June 6, 2007, to Consider the Introduction of an Ordinance
Amending the Lodi Municipal Code to Create Comprehensive Regulations for Mobile Food
Vendors and Itinerant Merchants" was removed from the Consent Calendar and
discussed and acted upon following approval of the Consent Calendar.
ACTION ON ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
E-17 "Set Public Hearing for June 6, 2007, to Consider the Introduction of an Ordinance
Amending the Lodi Municipal Code to Create Comprehensive Regulations for Mobile Food
Vendors and Itinerant Merchants"
This item was pulled by Council Member Hansen for further discussion.
Council Member Hansen suggested setting the hearing for the July 18"' Council meeting in
light of budget related scheduling conflicts.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce suggested the matter could be discussed at a Shirtsleeve
Session or special meeting in June. City Manager King provided an overview of the
upcoming meeting schedule.
MOTION / VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hansen, Johnson second, sat public
hearing for July 18, 2007, to consider the introduction of an ordinance amending the Lodi
Municipal Code to create comprehensive regulations for mobile food vendors and itinerant
merchants. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hansen, Hitchcock, Katzakian, and Mayor Johnson
Noes: Council Members — Mounce
Absent: Council Members — None
Continued May 16, 2007
F. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
oo Stephen Banks spoke in opposition to the pending litigation regarding his property and the
related easement. He requested a delay of the court case due to his illness and time to obtain
an attorney.
G. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
oo Council Member Hansen reported on his attendance at the Affordable Housing Project Review
Committee meeting and encouraged participation at the open, publicly noticed meetings. In
response to Mayor Johnson, Community Development Director Hatch stated proposals were
submitted by the original three developers.
00 Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce reported on her attendance at the Xfordable Housing Project
Review Committee meeting and the League of California Cities Central Division meeting. She
also provided updates on AB 411 and AB 1254, as well as upcoming League meetings.
H. COMMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
oo City Manager King introduced the new Electric Utility Manager, Ken Wisel. George Bradley
invited the public to participate in the upcoming Celebration on Central event to be held on
Sunday, May 20, 2007.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1-1 Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on
file in the dfice of the City Clerk, Mayor Johnson called for the public hearing to consider
introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 13.20, "Electrical Service," by amending
§13.20.210, Schedule EM (Mobile Home Park Service), to become effective July 1, 2007.
Electric Utility Director Morrow provided an overview of the proposed mobile home park
electric rates. Specific topics of discussion included background, park description, EM
(Mobile Home Park Service) rate history, EM rate application, pad discounts, EM vs. EA
(Residential Service) rate comparison, findings, and recommendations by staff and the
representative from Casa de Lodi.
Council Members Hansen and Katzakian, Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, and Mayor
Johnson disclosed they had individually spoken with Jim Baum regarding proposed mobile
home park electric rates.
City Manager King briefly introduced the subject matter and stated he does not believe any
wrongdoing occurred amongst employees or within the business community.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mayor Johnson and Council Member Hansen
stated there was nothing substantive to add to the deliberations based on their individual
conversations with Mr. Baum.
Discussion ensued between Council Member Hansen and Council Member Hitchcock
regarding the previously suggested rate increases, which were pulled back due to the small
number of units and solvency concerns. Mr. Morrow stated that currently 413 out of 489
customers are already paying the recommended rates.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Morrow stated the proposed ordinance does
not contain language for invoice review, but it is consistent with private -public utility law.
City Manager King stated they are expecting citizen inquiries regarding rate collection and
the implementation period.
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In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Morrow stated that one reason to keep both
the EA and EM rates, even though the amount may be the same, is the application of the
discount program.
Hearing Opened to the Public
Jim Baum spoke of his interaction with City staff in connection with an adjustment of
rates for his mobile home park, suggesting that staff should take a look at the PG&E
discount programs and phase out options. Mr. Baum also stated he is fine with the
proposed auditing process. In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Morrow stated
the pad discount is updated automatically.
Doug Davis of Casa de Lodi spoke of his concerns regarding the language of the
previous ordinance, providing a historical overview of the rate collection at his mobile
home park. Mr. Davis also stated he was fine with the proposed audit.
Maureen Midaigas of Casa de Lodi spoke of her concerns regarding the language of the
proposed ordinance and suggested corrections to avoid future discrepancies.
Bruce Davis of Horizon Management Company spoke of his concerns regarding the
discount amount and differential applications based on opinions of the California Public
Utilities Commission (CPUC).
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Morrow stated the CPUC recommends
the rental structure. Discussion ensued regarding attaching language similar to that
provided by CPUC and the 1138 and 1154 differential between the City Council, Mr.
Morrow, City Manager, and City Attorney.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Morrow stated the 1138 figure is staffs
calculation based on a 30 -day estimate. City Attorney Schwabauer stated the
proposed ordinance's language can address the same so as to eliminate the
mathematical equation.
Public Portion of Hearing Closed
City Attorney Schwabauer stated the proposed ordinance will be amended to address the
language and math of the pad discount and the effective date of the ordinance.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Schwabauer stated the billing review should
also be included in the ordinance if the Council so desires.
In response to Council Member Hansen, City Manager King explained that the cost
mechanism for EM mobile home rates would be applicable to mobile home owners in some
cases and mobile home park owners in others.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Morrow stated 413 owners already pay the
required rate and 76 will be affected by the new rate.
Discussion ensued between Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Morrow, and Mr. King
regarding the need for a step rate increase.
MOTION / VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hitchcock, Johnson second, unanimously
introduced Ordinance No. 1798 amending Chapter 13.20, "Electrical Service," by amending
§13.20.210, Schedule EM (Mobile Home Park Service), to become effective July 6, 2007, or
as soon thereafter as practicable under state law, with the proposed language revisions
outlined by the City Attorney.
RECESS
At 9:14 p.m., Mayor Johnson called for a recess, and the City Council meeting reconvened at
9:25 p.m., at which time Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce disconnected the conference call and was no
longer present.
Continued May 16, 2007
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued
1-2 Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on
file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Johnson called for the public hearing to consider
introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 13.20, "Electrical Service," by replacing
§13.20.175, Schedule MCA (Market Cost Adjustment) with Schedule ECA (Energy Cost
Adjustment), to become effective July 1, 2007.
Electric Utility Director Morrow provided an overview of the proposed energy cost
adjustment (ECA). Specific topics of discussion included background, proposal, utilities
with ECAs, ECA formula, sample ECA calculation, fiscal year 2008 ECA forecast, ECA
revenue projections by class, miscellaneous information, Fitch report excerpt, alternate
proposal, and summary.
Mayor Johnson stated he is confident that staff will do its best in keeping the rates low and
suggested both the Budget and Finance Committee and City Council review the status
periodically. City Manager King stated a status can be provided with the quarterly updates.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Morrow stated the largest affected group is the
industrial, or Big 6.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Morrow provided clarification of the energy
cost adjustments for various customers as typical costs may be invoiced.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Morrow stated anyone has the option to be
more conservative, which will Effect overall prices, and participate in the average billing
program.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce provided comments regarding the PG&E rate discount per pad
and suggested annual or biannual increase adjustments.
Hearing Opened to the Public
None.
Public Portion of Hearing Closed
In response to Council Member Hansen, Council Member Hitchcock stated her motion
does not include the alternate proposal for the Big 6 phase out because the Electric
Utility's rates are very competitive with PG&E.
In response to Council Member Katzakian, Mr. Morrow stated the goal is still to increase
the reserve fund minus the $320,000, which will be spread across all users over one year
and not just the Big 6.
MOTION / VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hitchcock, Johnson second, introduced
Ordinance No. 1799 amending Chapter 13.20, "Electrical Service," by replacing §13.20.175,
Schedule MCA (Market Cost Adjustment) with Schedule ECA (Energy Cost Adjustment),
to become effective July 6, 2007, or as soon thereafter as practicable by state law, with
periodic review by the Budget and Finance Committee and quarterly review by the City
Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hansen, Hitchcock, Katzakian, and Mayor Johnson
Noes: Council Members — None
Absent: Council Members — Mounce
J. COMMUNICATIONS
J-1 Claims Filed Against the City of Lodi — None
J-2 Appointments — None
J-3 Miscellaneous — None
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K. REGULAR CALENDAR
K-1 "Adopt Resolution Approving Control Point Adjustments for Executive Management and
Cost of Living Adjustments for Unrepresented Mid -Managers"
City Manager King introduced the subject matter and provided the presentation of the
same. Specific topics of discussion included a four percent cost of living adjustment
(COLA) effective January 'fit of the current year, mid -management classifications, equal
treatment for unionized and non -unionized employees, a four percent adjustment for the
cost control point for executive management, flexibility for step increases, employees
previously foregoing increases, and reduction of workforce with better compensation
options.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. King stated the retroactive date is January 1"
because that is the date that the unionized employees received a COLA.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, City Manager King stated various employees
are at the top of their salary ranges now and adjustments are warranted.
In response to Mayor Johnson, City Manager King stated he is reluctant to recommend a
comparable position survey to measure comparable mean and the cost control point
adjustment does not guarantee an automatic increase. Mr. King provided an overview of the
concept of comparable work. Discussion ensued between Mayor Johnson, Council Member
Hitchcock, and City Manager King regarding the same.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. King confirmed that the mean numbers are
above the City's figures by percentage.
Discussion ensued between be Council and City Manager regarding a policy to review
salaries for all positions.
City Attorney Schwabauer read into the record an email received from Mayor Pro Tempore
Mounce stating she could not support wage increases for upper management until the rank
and file receive their increases.
MOTION #1 / VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hansen, Johnson second, adopted
Resolution No. 2007-91 approving control point adjustments for Executive Management, as
detailed below, and approving a 4% COLA for the positions of Police Chief, Public Works
Director, and Fire Chief. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hansen, Katzakian, and Mayor Johnson
Noes: Council Members — Hitchcock
Absent: Council Members — Mounce
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Public Works Director
Community Center Director
Community Development Director
Deputy City Manager
Electric Utility Director
Parks and Recreation Director
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Proposed Annual
Control Point
High Point
124,376
137,118
117,387
129,418
119,933
132,226
95,609
105,419
118,173
133,006
112,769
124,338
132,662
160,716
117,112
129,106
Continued May 16, 2007
MOTION #2 / VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hansen, Johnson second, adopted
Resolution No. 2007-92 approving a 4% COLA for unrepresented mid -management
employees (i.e. Deputy City Attorney, Finance Division Manager, Budget Division Manager,
and Management Analysts I and II in the Human Resources -Risk Management Division).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hansen, Hitchcock, Katzakian, and Mayor Johnson
Noes: Council Members — None
Absent: Council Members — Mounce
K-2 "Adopt Resolution Approving Reclassification and Salary Adjustment for City Engineer and
Equity Pay Adjustment for Public Works Director"
City Manager King provided an overview of the recruitment efforts for the City Engineer
position prior to the current City Engineer's return. Mr. King stated Mr. Sandlin was not
aware of the proposed increases for the two positions prior to his return, which are
necessary in order to maintain a differential.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. King stated he understood the difficulty of
dealing with one or two underpaid positions versus all similar positions, but the timing for
these two positions posed some difficulty.
Mayor Johnson requested the Council be provided with information regarding employee
retention.
MOTION / VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hansen, Katzakian second, adopted
Resolution No. 2007-93 approving reclassification and salary adjustment for City Engineer
(salary range: $8,629 to $10,488) and equity pay adjustment for Public Works Director
(control point: $10,517 and high point: $11,427). The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hansen, Katzakian, and Mayor Johnson
Noes: Council Members — Hitchcock
Absent: Council Members — Mounce
RECESS
At 10:27 p.m., Mayor Johnson called for a recess, and the City Council meeting reconvened at
10:33 p.m.
K. REGULAR CALENDAR (Continued)
K-3 "Overview of 2007-08 Operating and Capital Outlay Budget"
City Manager King provided an overview of the proposed fiscal year 2007-08 budget.
Specific topics of discussion included balanced budget for third year, revenues and
expenses within 12 -month period are balanced, 15% to 18% target ranges, service levels,
financial health of the Electric Utility Department, water and wastewater fund budgets and
unencumbered reserves, staffing levels, land use and environmental issues, seed money
into budget, come back to Council regarding redevelopment project area for approximately
$300,000, remediation of PCE/TCE, scheduled wastewater improvement, organizational
chart overview for consolidating Parks and Recreation G--partment with the Qbmmunity
Center, traditional revenues versus unconventional revenues, investment earnings, all funds
expenditures, general fund revenues, and general fund balance.
Council Member Hitchcock requested additional information for position vacancies and
dates.
Continued May 16, 2007
City Manager King provided an overview of frozen positions in the Electric Utility,
miscommunication regarding frozen positions that were not intended to be frozen, and
authorized positions.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. King stated the personnel costs, including
those of the Police Department, are typical for the general fund, but utilities may operate
differently.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. King stated the cardroom percentage is not
entrepreneurial, but the sale of City -owned property may be entrepreneurial in nature.
Police Chief Adams provided an overview of the proposed Police Department budget.
Specific topics of discussion included positions for records and evidence, recruitment
efforts, state and federal grants, reduction of crime rate, animal shelter intervention efforts,
graffiti ordinance, code enforcement efforts, police cadet program, staffing levels, a fifth
beat, and liaison efforts with the Lodi Unified School District (LUSD).
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. King stated the positions listed under
staffing summary were authorized, budgeted, and in current allocations.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Chief Adams stated a grant provided funding for the auto
theft officer.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Chief Adams stated the crack net program is struggling and
can vary from year to year.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Police Chief Adams stated recruiting is still the
number one challenge for the City and other agencies.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Chief Adams stated there is a statewide shortage and one
officer from Stockton joined the City.
In response to Council Member Hansen's question regarding a potential bond measure for
public safety, City Manager King stated a question pertaining to the same was asked on
the citizen survey, for which results should be received in July.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, City Manager King stated the $1.2 million
additional revenue from the community facilities district will be available for various uses,
including public safety, and will help maintain current service levels, which may need to be
advanced at a later time.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, City Manager King stated there does not need
to be an exact nexus so long as some connection to the development and demand for
service can be shown.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Krueger stated the $75,000 amount is a
misclassification.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Chief Adams stated some costs for sending
officers to Peace Officer Standards and Training are reimbursable.
Fire Chief Pretz provided an overview of the proposed Fire Department budget. Specific
topics of discussion included the budget numbers, grants, National Incident Management
System requirements, new firefighter positions, business inspection program, City
emergency preparedness plan, station development for the southeast, emergency
incidents, response times and numbers related to service, training hours, and consolidating
operations.
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In response to Council Wbmber Hansen, Chief Pretz stated the overtime numbers will
continue to go down as the two remaining firefighters complete training and are brought
online.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Chief Pretz indicated the difference in the overtime
numbers should become noticeable towards March after the vacancies are filled. City
Manager King stated overtime may still exist in the emergency operations division.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Chief Pretz stated the number for the fire prevention bureau
may differ due to the inspection program.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Chief Pretz stated it is more cost effective to fill
one or two positions instead of paying overtime for burnout purposes.
Parks and Recreation Director Tony Goehring provided an overview of the proposed
department budget.
Discussion ensued between Council Member Hansen, Mr. Goehring, and Mr. King
regarding a proposed consolidation with Hutchins Street Square, LUSD after school
programs, clerical and labor positions, the County worker program, and staffing for park
maintenance.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. King stated the projected date for DeBenedetti
Park was five years after the effective date upon annexation.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Goehring stated the Bobcat and similar programs are
going through a transitional period where they are competing with one another for
membership. Discussion ensued between the City Council regarding the competitive
programs.
MOTION / VOTE:
There was no Council action taken on this matter.
K-4 "Approve Expenses Incurred by Outside Counsel/Consultants Relative to the Environmental
Abatement Program Litigation and Various Other Cases Being Handled by Outside Counsel
($221,408.56)" was pulled from the agenda.
L. ORDINANCES
L-1 Following reading of the title of Ordinance No. 1797 entitled, 'An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Lodi Levying and Apportioning the Special Tax in Community
Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services)," having been introduced at a regular
meeting of the Lodi City Council held May 2, 2007, the City Council, on motion of Council
Member Hansen, Johnson second, waived reading of the ordinance in full and adopted and
ordered it to print by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hansen, Hitchcock, Katzakian, and Mayor Johnson
Noes: Council Members — None
Absent: Council Members — Mounce
Abstain: Council Members — None
M. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
12:17 a.m., Thursday, May 17, 2007.
ATTEST:
Randi Johl, City Clerk
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