HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 4, 2008LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2008
C-1 CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
The City Council Closed Session meeting of June 4, 2008, was called to order by Mayor Pro
Tempore Hansen at 6:30 p.m.
Present: Council Members — Hansen, Hitchcock, and Katzakian
Absent: Council Members — Johnson and Mayor Mounce
Also Present: City Manager King, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl
C-2 ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
a) Actual Litigation: G:)vernment Code §54956.9(a); One Case; Garza v. City of Lodi, et al.,
San Joaquin County Superior Court, Case No. CV026299
b) Actual Litigation: Government Code §54956.9; Calvin Wadlow v. City of Lodi; WCAB
Case Number STK0189440— 1/30/2003 and 4/18/2003
C-3 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss
the above matters.
The Closed Session adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
C-4 RETURN TO OPEN SESSION / DISCLOSURE OF ACTION
At 7:03 p.m., Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney
Schwabauer disclosed the following actions.
Item C-2 (a) was discussion only.
In regard to Item C-2 (b), settlement direction was given.
A. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
The Regular City Council meeting of June 4, 2008, was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore
Hansen at 7:03 p.m.
Present: Council Members — Hansen, Hitchcock, and Katzakian
Absent: Council Members — Johnson and Mayor Mounce
Also Present: City Manager King, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl
B. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Bill Cummins, Bear Creek Community Church.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Mounce.
D. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
D-1 Awards — None
D-2 (a) Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen presented a proclamation to Sergeant 1st Class Timberlake
Pierce, Lodi Recruiting Station Commander, and Captain Noah Jefferson, San Joaquin
Recruiting Company Commander, proclaiming the week of June 9 — 15, 2008, as "United
States Army Week" in the City of Lodi.
Continued June 4, 2008
D-2 (b) Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen presented a proclamation to Paul Botello, Lead Equipment
Mechanic, proclaiming the week of June 9 — 15, 2008, as "National Automotive Service
Professionals Week" in the City of Lodi.
D-3 Presentations — None
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
In accordance with the report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of
Council Member Hitchcock, Katzakian second, approved the following items hereinafter set forth by
the vote shown below:
Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Katzakian, Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen
Noes: Council Members — None
Absent: Council Members — Johnson and Mayor Mounce
E-1 Claims were approved in the amount of $8,177,818.71.
E-2 The minutes of April 16, 2008 (Regular Meeting), May 7, 2008 (Regular Meeting), May 20,
2008 (Shirtsleeve Session), May 27, 2008 (Shirtsleeve Session), and May 28, 2008
(Special Joint Meeting w/Redevelopment Agency) were approved as written.
E-3 Adopted Resolution No. 2008-100 awarding the contract for asphalt materials for fiscal year
2008-09 to Granite Construction Company, of Stockton, in the amount of $225,198 and as
detailed below:
Item A. 2,000 Tons 3/8" Max Medium Type A, PG 64-16 $76.50
Item B. 1,000 Tons 1/2" Max Medium Type A, PG 64-16 $72.19
E-4 Adopted Resolution No. 2008-101 awarding the annual contract for curb, gutter, and
sidewalk replacement to Popuch Concrete Contracting, of Lodi, in the amount of $79,055.
E-5 Adopted Resolution No. 2008-102 awarding the purchase of a replacement hydraulic
underground cable piller to the lowest responsive bidder, AIIQuip Universal, Inc., of West
Sacramento, CA, in the amount of $87,945.14.
E-6 Adopted Resolution No. 2008-103 ratifying the San Joaquin Council of Governments' Annual
Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2008-09.
F. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
00 Esperanza Ortiz spoke in regard to her taco truck business, located near EI Camino Tires,
being stopped from operating last Monday by the City due to the lack of parking spaces. She
requested her family be allowed to operate the business in the afternoons because it is their
livelihood and they have received no complaints from the community. In response to Mayor Pro
Tempore Hansen, Ms. Ortiz stated the business had been at the current location for one year
and she was present at the Council meeting where mobile food vending was discussed. Mr.
King stated staff will research the matter and respond to Ms. Ortiz. Mr. King also stated that
the general matter of mobile food vendors may be coming back for Council consideration in light
of interpretation concerns of certain provisions in the ordinance.
00 Bruce Gallaude, General Manager of the Grape Sox, invited the public and the City Council to
the season opener on Friday night. He also thanked staff for their assistance and provided an
overview of ticket prices for the various seating options. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore
Hansen, Mr. Gallaude stated the Grape Sox is minor league style baseball featuring upcoming
talent that may go to the pros. He stated he believed that improvements to the clubhouse and
Zupo Field will benefit the area surrounding the Grape Bowl.
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Continued June 4, 2008
G. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
00 Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen reported on his attendance at the San Joaquin County Blue Print
meeting at the Lodi Library, stating the matter will come before the City Council for
consideration in the future and there is a strong community outreach program in place as well.
He also reported on his attendance at the Northern California Power Agency Commission
meeting and the San Joaquin Council of Governments meeting where the Board approved the
Smart Growth parameters for Measure K renewal for approximately $60 million for funding to
different communities to enhance old neighborhoods and downtowns.
H. COMMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
oo City Manager King provided a brief history and update regarding the mobile food vendor
ordinance. He specifically discussed ordinance adoption, the basic structure including an
operating permit, certain information provided by vendors in the application process, notice
provided to vendors, the lack of application initially, operations allowed while pursuing the permit
process, several vendors not meeting standards of the ordinance, and the ordinance coming
back for Council consideration in light of interpretation concerns. In response to Council
Member Hitchcock, Mr. King stated the biggest issue initially was that vendors did not submit
applications. He stated he was not aware of any specific denials or the reasons for the same.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
J. COMMUNICATIONS
J-1 Claims Filed Against the City of Lodi — None
J-2 Appointments — None
J-3 Miscellaneous — None
K. REGULAR CALENDAR
K-1 "Report on 2008 Lodi Solar Rebate Pilot Project: Implementation of Project, Customer
Participation and Solar System Installation Permit Fees"
City Manager King provided a brief introduction to the subject matter of the Lodi Solar
Rebate Pilot Program.
Electric Utility Customer Service and Program Manager Rob Lechner provided a PowerPoint
presentation regarding the 2008 Lodi Solar Rebate Pilot Project. Specific topics of
discussion included an overview of Senate Bill 1, the fiscal year 2009 budget, customer
participation, marketing and customer outreach, solar permit fees, the next steps, and
program information.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Lechner stated staff was confident that
some monies would be spent in the first few years, but because of the decrease in the cost
of install and materials, the entire funding pot for residential is spoken for.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Lechner stated that, if money from one pot
is not claimed by November 1, it can be used for the other pot, which is already expended.
He stated staff may return to Council to request additional funds over the $600,000 already
dedicated to be put into the residential pot.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Lechner stated the decrease by the year
2015 is based on the hope that the demand for the program itself will drive the labor and
materials costs down.
Continued June 4, 2008
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Lechner stated the Council could put a
greater amount of money into the program on the front end or change the price per watt as
well. He stated staff will continue to watch the commercial side and may come back to
Council accordingly.
In response to Council Member Katzakian, Mr. Lechner stated the typical residential size is
three to five kilowatt, which is about 50% usage from the sun.
In response to Council Member Katzakian, Mr. Lechner stated the current cost is
approximately $8,000 per watt.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Lechner stated another rebate he is aware
of is a possible $2,000 federal tax credit; although, it may have some limitations.
MOTION / VOTE:
There was no Council action taken on this matter.
K-2 "Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Allocate Public Benefit Program Funds
for Seven Energy Efficiency Rebate or Related Programs for the 2008-09 Fiscal Year
($440,000)"
Electric Utility Customer Service and Program Manager Rob Lechner provided a PowerPoint
presentation regarding the Lodi public benefit programs for seven programs. Specific topics
of discussion included an overview, legal requirements, fiscal year 2009 budget, Lodi
Appliance Rebate Program, Energy Efficient Home Improvement Rebate Program,
commercial rebate programs, commercial/industrial rebate program, municipal energy
efficiency and miscellaneous projects, evaluation, measurement and verification project,
summary, fine print, and program contact information.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Lechner stated anyone can apply for these
programs and there are no restrictions based on income. He stated the applicant does have
to participate in a systems test to ensure compatibility with the new equipment.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Lechner stated the initial response to the
program was strong and it has reached some point of saturation, which is an issue all
electric utilities are facing. He stated staff continues to advertise and do public outreach.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Lechner stated the approximately $289,000
difference includes the required assessment, salary, and benefits for two employees, car
costs, program administration costs, and overhead.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Lechner confirmed that the program is an
unfunded State mandate.
MOTION / VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hitchcock, Katzakian second, adopted
Resolution No. 2008-104 authorizing the City Manager to allocate Public Benefit Program
funds for seven energy efficiency rebate or related programs for the 2008-09 fiscal year in an
amount not to exceed $440,000. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Katzakian, Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen
Noes: Council Members — None
Absent: Council Members — Johnson and Mayor Mounce
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Continued June 4, 2008
K-3 "Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Allocate $82,500 in Public Benefit
Program Funds for Five Programs; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contracts
with Four Different Entities to Assist in Managing These Programs"
Electric Utility Customer Service and Program Manager Rob Lechner provided a PowerPoint
presentation regarding the Lodi public benefit programs for five programs. Specific topics of
discussion included an overview, Lodi Livingwise Program, Lodi Solar Schoolhouse Project,
Online Energy Audit Program, SHARE Customer Verification and Certification Project, Lodi
CARE Package Program, fine print, and program contact information.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Lechner stated the overall Online Energy
Audit Program includes a series of questions regarding energy use patterns, provides an
audit report, provides suggestions and tips, and is a good connection with Senate Bill 1.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Lechner stated there are two different
energy audits. He stated one is an online audit and one is a more detailed and personalized
audit where an Electric Utility employee physically visits the homeowner at the home and
performs an audit.
Council Member Hitchcock and Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen commended Mr. Lechner on
the presentation and his efforts with the program. Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen also
commended the Salvation Army on its efforts in connection with the same.
Mr. King stated the SHARE and CARE programs also make good business sense because
they reduce the costs for collections, turnoffs, and reconnections and encourage payment
in cases where some individuals may not have the ability to pay.
MOTION / VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hitchcock, Katzakian second, adopted
Resolution No. 2008-105 authorizing the City Manager to allocate $82,500 in Public Benefit
Program funds for five programs; and authorized the City Manager to execute contracts with
four different entities to assist in managing these p-ograms. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Katzakian, Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen
Noes: Council Members — None
Absent: Council Members — Johnson and Mayor Mounce
L. ORDINANCES
None.
M. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:26
p.m.
ATTEST:
Randi Johl
City Clerk
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