HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 19, 2008LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008
C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call
The City Council Closed Session meeting of November 19, 2008, was called to order by Mayor
Mounce at 5:30 p.m.
Present: Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson,
Mayor Mounce, and Council Member Katzakian
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager King, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl
C-2 Announcement of Closed Session
a) Conference with Dean Gualco, Human Resources Manager (Labor Negotiator). Regarding
Lodi City Mid -Management Association and Association of Lodi City Employees Regarding
General Services and Maintenance & Operators Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6
b) Conference with Rigor King City Manager (I ahor NP9otiator)„ RP9arding ttnrPPrPSentPd
EXP('IItIVP Management - DP iAy City Manager/Internal SPrvicPS nirPctnr - Pimgiiant to
GnvPrnmPnt CndP 554957.6
C) Prospective Sale of Real Property located at 217 East Lockeford Street, Lodi. California
(APN #041-220-02): the Negotiating Parties are City of Lodi and R. Wayne Craig. Agent
for Buyers Eaales Lodae of Lodi: Government Code X54956.8
C-3 Arlumirn to CImi-d SP.SCInn
At 5:30 p.m., Mayor Mounce adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above
matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
At 7:02 p.m., Mayor Mounce reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney
Schwabauer disclosed the following actions.
In regard to Item C-2 (a), negotiating direction was given to Human Resources Manager Dean
Gualco with respect to the General Services and Maintenance and Operators unit.
In regard to Item C-2 (b), negotiating direction was given to City Manager King with respect to the
Deputy City Manager position.
In regard to Item C-2 (c), negotiating direction was given to Fire Chief Pretz with respect to an
offer to purchase property by the Eagle Lodge.
A. Call to Order / Roll call
The Regular City Council meeting of November 19, 2008, was called to order by Mayor Mounce
at 7:02 p.m.
Present: Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson,
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Mayor Mounce, and Council Member Katzakian
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager King, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl
B. Invocation - Reverend David Hill_ Grace Presbvterian Church
C. Pledae of Alleaiance
D. Presentations
D-1 Awards - Non,-
D-2
oneD-2 Proclamations - None
D-3 Presentations
a) Quarterly Update by the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission (COM)
Josh Gums and Beau Benko, members of the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission, gave an
update on the activities and accomplishments of the Youth Commission.
b) Presentation by Hospice of San Joaquin Regarding 2008 TrPP of I fights
Carolyn Gomes, Annual Gifts & Events Coordinator for Hospice of San Joaquin, gave a
presentation regarding the 2008 Hospice Tree Lighting in the City of Lodi.
E. Consent Calendar (Readina: Comments by the Public: Council Action)
Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, to approve the
following items hereinafter set forth in accordance with the report and recommendation of the City
Manager.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson,
Mayor Mounce, and Council Member Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
E-1 Receive Register of Claims in the Amount of . 1.CQ1,16.9 05 (FIN)
Claims were approved in the amount of $1,921,165.05.
E-2 Approve Minutes (CLK)
The minutes of November 4, 2008 (Shirtsleeve Session), November 5, 2008 (Regular Meeting),
and November 11, 2008 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written.
E-3 Receive Quarterly Report of Purchases between $5 000 and $20,000 (CM)
Received the quarterly report of purchases between $5,000 and $20,000 in accordance with Lodi
Municipal Code §2.12.060.
E-4 Approve the City of Lodi Annual Investment Policy and Internal Control Guidelines (CM)
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Approved the City of Lodi annual investment policy and internal control guidelines.
E-5 Apnmvp Issuance of Request for Proposals for Investment Portfolio Management Sprvirps
LCUdl
Approved the issuance of request for proposals for investment portfolio management services.
E-6 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the North Pool
Deck Improvements at Blakely Park-Enze/Field Pool Complex, 1050 South Stockton Street
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Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for the north pool
deck improvements at Blakely Park-Enze/Field Pool Complex, 1050 South Stockton Street.
E-7 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Sacramento
Street Water Main Installation, Lodi Avenue to Alley South of Lodi Avenue. Project (PW)
Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for Sacramento
Street Water Main Installation, Lodi Avenue to Alley South of Lodi Avenue, Project.
E-8 Adopt Rpsnlution Awarding Contract for Maintpnancp of I andscapp Areas for 2009 to
Creative Outdnor EnvirnnmPnts, of Lathrop, for GrnurL($62,144) and Odys
Cnm an nips of Stnrktnn, for Groups B and C 147 700) for an Annual Cnst of . 209 844
(PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2008-217 awarding the contract for Maintenance of Landscape Areas for
2009 to Creative Outdoor Environments, of Lathrop, for Group A, in the amount of $62,143.92,
and Odyssey Companies, of Stockton, for Groups B and C, in the amount of $147,699.96, for an
annual cost of $209,843.88.
E-9 Adopt Rpsolutinn Awarding Cnntrart for the Installatinn of AutnmatPd Rpsidpntial Elpdrir
Meters to Repuhlir Intelligent Transpnrtatmnn Services, Inc., of Nnvatn. CA RR.n6a
(FUD)
Adopted Resolution No. 2008-218 awarding the contract for the installation of automated
residential electric meters to Republic Intelligent Transportation Services, Inc., of Novato, CA, in
the amount of $88,068.
E-10 Rppnrt on Contract Change Orders for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility
Phase 3 Improvements Proiert 2007 (PW
Received report on Contract Change Orders for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility
Phase 3 Improvements Project 2007.
E-11 Report on Contract Chanae Orders for DeBenedetti Park/G Basin Rouah Gradina (PW)
Received report on Contract Change Orders for DeBenedetti Park/G Basin Rough Grading.
E-12 Report on Contract Change Order for Lodi Lake Boathouse/Discovery Center
ImprnvPmPnts, 1101 Wpst Turner Road (PR)
Received report on Contract Change Order for Lodi Lake Boathouse/Discovery Center
Improvements, 1101 West Turner Road.
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Adopted Resolution No. 2008-219 accepting the improvements at 416, 500, and 540 South
Sacramento Street and appropriating funds for the required reimbursements in the amount of
$122,298.
E-14 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Master Agreement for
Wastewater Flow Monitoring Study with V&A. of Oakland ($40.000). Approving Task
order, and Apnrn rin sting Funds 23 000) (PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2008-220 authorizing the City Manager to execute a master agreement
for Wastewater Flow Monitoring Study with V&A, of Oakland, in the amount of $40,000, approving
Task Order, and appropriating funds in the amount of $23,000.
E-15 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Storm Water Treatment Device
Access and Maintenance Aareements (PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2008-221 authorizing the City Manager to execute Storm Water
Treatment Device Access and Maintenance Agreements required by the Storm Water
Development Standard Plans on behalf of the City.
E-16 Adopt RPsnliitinn AuthorwAng the City Manager to FxPriAp Lease AgrPPment for
Temporary Library Facilities at 212 West Pine Street (CA)
Adopted Resolution No. 2008-222 authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement
between Beckman Capitol Corporation and the City of Lodi for the temporary relocation of the
Lodi Library at 212 West Pine Street during construction.
E-17 Adnpt RPsnlutinn A roving RPallnratinn of (:nmmiinity DPvPlnpment Rlnrk (=,rant Funds
to Graffiti AhntemPnt Prngram (CD
Adopted Resolution No. 2008-223 approving the reallocation of Community Development Block
Grant funds to the Graffiti Abatement Program.
E-18 Adopt Resolution Approving Application to San Joaquin Council of Governments for
Proposition 1 B and State Transit Assistance Program Funds and Authorizing
Transpnrtatinn Manager to Suhmit All Necessary PapPrwnrk (PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2008-224 approving application to San Joaquin Council of Governments
for Proposition 1 B and State Transit Assistance Program funds and authorizing the
Transportation Manager to submit all necessary paperwork.
E-19 Adopt Resolutions Pertaining to the March 3. 2009. Special Municipal Election Relating to
Ordinance 1812 Approving and Adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Lodi Community
Improvement Project (CLK):
Adopted the following resolutions pertaining to the March 3, 2009, Special Municipal Election
relating to Ordinance 1812 approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Lodi
Community Improvement Project:
Resolution No. 2008-225 approving entering into a contract with the County of San Joaquin for
the County Registrar of Voters to provide certain services;
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Resolution No. 2008-226 setting priorities for filing written arguments and directing the City
Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis; and
Resolution No. 2008-227 providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments.
E-20 Adopt Resolution Appointing Paula J. Fernandez, Transportation Manager/Senior Traffic
Engineer. as Director: Julia M. Tyack. Transportation Planner. as Alternate: and Janet
Hamilton, Management Analyst/Risk Manager. as Alternate to the Board of Directors of the
California Transit Insurance Pool (PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2008-228 appointing Transportation Manager as Director
and Transportation Planner and Risk Manager as Alternates to the board of directors of the
California Transit Insurance Pool.
E-21 Adopt Resolution of Intention to Expand the Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District
and Set Public Hearina for December 17. 2008 (CA)
Adopted Resolution No. 2008-229 of Intention to expand the Lodi Tourism Business Improvement
District and set public meeting for December 17, 2008, and public hearing for January 21, 2009.
E-22 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for I ods Public I ihrary Fntry Pr �iPct to SW Allen
Cnnstnirtinn, Inr_, of Sarramentn 37 244.75)(PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2008-230 awarding the contract for Lodi Public Library Entry Project to
SW Allen Construction, Inc., of Sacramento, in the amount of $37,244.75.
F. Comments by the Public on Non -Agenda Items
THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON -AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE
PURI 1(' IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES_
The City Cminril rannot dPllhPratP nr take any action on a non -agenda item sinless there
is factual PvidenrP presented to the City Cn mcil indicating that the suhiPrt hrmight sip by
the public dnPs fall into one of the Pxren.. )ns under Government Code Section 54954.2 in
that�(� there is an emergency situation or (b) the need to take action on the item arose
subsequent to the agenda's being posted. Unless the City Council is presented with this
factual evidence. the City Council will refer the matter for review and placement on a future
City Council aaenda.
Jane Lea spoke in opposition to Measure W on the ballot for the March 3, 2009, Special
Election based on her concerns regarding lack of specifics in the plan and possible
mismanagement of funds.
Jerry Glenn, representing the Lodi Adopt -A -Child, spoke regarding the organization's mission to
help needy children around the holidays and throughout the year. He asked members of the
public and Council to participate in the annual program by providing monetary assistance or
donations as listed on the cards. Mr. Glenn also invited all to the Lodi Adopt -A -Child's December
20 Christmas Open House.
Pat Patrick spoke in favor of Measure W on the ballot for the March 3, 2009, Special Election
based on the possibility of additional revenues that will remain in the City for local services.
Council Member Johnson spoke in favor of Measure W on the ballot for the March 3, 2009,
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Special Election and encouraged citizens to do their own research to make an informed decision.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen encouraged participation in the Lodi Adopt -A -Child program.
Mr. Hansen also reported on his attendance at the San Joaquin Council of Governments meeting
and specially discussed sales tax reductions, Measure K dollars and project delays, and the
County's good fortune to have received more transportation dollars than surrounding counties.
Mayor Mounce, as President of the Central Valley Division of the League of California Cities,
stated she will be attending training and commended the Youth Commission for its ongoing
efforts and events.
Council Member Hitchcock spoke in favor of Measure W on the ballot for the March 3, 2009,
Special Election and encouraged the citizens to investigate the subject matter themselves to
make an informed decision.
H. Comments by the Citv Manaaer on Non-Aaenda Items
None.
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1-1 Puhlir. Hearing to Consider Unmet Transit Needs in the City of I odi (PW)
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file
in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Mounce called for the public hearing to consider unmet
transit needs in the City of Lodi.
City Manager King briefly introduced the subject matter of the public hearing to consider unmet
transit needs in the City.
Paula Fernandez, Traffic Engineer, provided a presentation regarding the unmet transit needs of
the City. She specifically discussed the public hearing and adoption process.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Anthony Zapatas, representative from San Joaquin
Council of Governments, stated one comment was received in response to the survey.
Mr. Zapatas stated the response requested Monday through Friday service from Lodi to the ACE
train and that service is already available.
There was no specific action taken on this matter.
J. Comm unirations
J-1 Claims Filed Against the City of Lodi - None
J-2 Appointments
a) Post for Expiring Terms and Vacancies on the Lodi Animal Advisory Commission,
Senior Citizens Commission. and Recreation Commission (CLK)
Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen made a motion, second by Mayor Mounce, to direct the City Clerk to
post for expiring terms and vacancies on the Lodi Animal Advisory Commission, Senior Citizens
Commission, and Recreation Commission as shown below:
Lodi Animal Advisory Commission
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Linda Castelanelli, Term to expire December 31, 2008
Shara Guerrette, Term to expire December 31, 2008
Christy Morgan, Term to expire December 31, 2010
Lodi SPninr Citizens Cnmmissinn
Judy Bader, Term to expire December 31, 2008
David Akin, Term to expire December 31, 2008
Larry Long, Term to expire December 31, 2008
VOTE
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson,
Mayor Mounce, and Council Member Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
J-3 Miscellan
a)
Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen made a motion, second by Council Member Katzakian, to approve
the cumulative Monthly Protocol Account Report through October 31, 2008.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson,
Mayor Mounce, and Council Member Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
K. RPniilar Calendar
K-1 Consider Financially Underwriting the County of San Joaquin's Development of an
Armstrong Road Agricultural/Cluster Zoning Classification to Promote a Buffer Area
between the Cities of Lodi and Stockton (CM)
City Manager King briefly introduced the subject matter of underwriting the San Joaquin County
development of an Armstrong Road agricultural/cluster zoning classification. Mr. King discussed
the previous efforts by the City, County, and property owners to effectuate an agricultural/cluster
zoning area and preserving open space in the subject area between the cities of Lodi and
Stockton. He stated the funding consideration is for approximately $500,000. He also discussed
specifics regarding the need for preparation of environmental documentation and the County's
proposal regarding the same. Mr. King stated $300,000 could come from the general fund and
$200,000 could come from general government impact fee program associated with the general
plan, which could borrow from street fund because there is not a call for that amount in the near
future in that fund.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. King stated the money was not previously set
aside because it was hoped that less than the suggested amount would be needed. Mr. King
stated what is being talked about now is a complete specific plan package to be completed in
an 18 -month period.
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In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. King stated the City Council can provide input and
pay for what the County recommends as the County would be the direct client of the consultant.
Mr. King stated there is an expectation that the City is willing to expose itself to the highest
$500,000 amount even though there may be efforts to save costs and reduce that amount.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, City Attorney Schwabauer stated the current report
would only cover the proposed subject areas as it is a specific plan for a specific area.
Mr. Schwabauer stated other areas in the County would need their own specific plan; although,
the current plan may save costs if it is used as a model for the other areas.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Schwabauer confirmed the County could use
this as a model for additional areas in the County through their General Plan.
Steve Herum, representative of the Armstrong Road property owners, stated he agreed with the
City Manager's comments as the proposed plan is a compromise between all three parties
allowing separation without taking away property rights and saving money.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Herum stated his clients had more formal
meetings with the County directly. Mr. Herum stated that, based on his conversations with the
County, he is confident that there is a sense of reasonableness and final resolution and the
proposal will be well received by the County.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Herum stated the 18 -month period for the
General Plan amendment process allows some extra time if something goes wrong and he is
hopeful that it will be completed prior to that time.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Herum stated it is difficult to predict an exact
timeline for a General Plan update; although, generally speaking it can take anywhere from three
to six years. Mr. Herum stated the community meetings for the San Joaquin General Plan update
have been scheduled.
Pat Stockar spoke in favor of the proposal, stating it was a good consensus among the
stakeholders and may be used as a model for other communities in the County.
Bruce Fry spoke in favor of the proposal, stating it is a good way to preserve agriculture as a
business.
Richard Lachland spoke in favor of the proposal, stating it is a good compromise between the
parties and the money will be well spent to bring a permanent resolution to the issue.
Ann Cerney suggested getting the Planning Commission to weigh in on the matter and
examining the legality involved with committing City funds in connection with a California
Environmental Quality Act project requiring an environmental review. Mr. Schwabauer stated the
City Council is considering approving an agreement to do an environmental review and not
approving a project at this time.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Herum stated the proposal allows and
encourages property owners to cluster one unit per five acres in close proximity to one another in
a manner which maximizes the agricultural area.
Council Member Johnson stated that, while he is supportive of the proposal, he is going to vote
against the proposal because of uncertainty in the City budget and the State's reopening its
budget.
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Council Member Hitchcock made a motion, second by Mayor Mounce, to direct the City Manager
to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of San Joaquin and provide a not
to exceed amount of $500,000 for the development of an Armstrong Road Agricultural/Cluster
Zoning Classification in the unincorporated area south of Lodi, a half -mile north and south of
Armstrong Road from Highway 99 to Interstate 5.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Council Member Hitchcock, Mayor Mounce, and Council
Member Katzakian
Noes: Council Member Johnson
Absent: None
K-2 Review of City's Annual Financial Report (Fisral Year 2007-08) by Macias Gini &
('Connell_ I I P (CMl
City Manager King briefly introduced the subject matter of the City's annual financial report.
Mr. King stated that, along with the Government Finance Officer's Award, the City received the
annual report without reservations or qualifications.
Richard Green, partner in the accounting firm of Macias, Gini & O'Connell, specifically discussed
the audit process for the report in the comprehensive annual financial report, the management
letter, responsibility of independent auditors, management responsibility for internal controls,
issuance of unqualified opinions indicating financial statements are prepared in accordance with
standards, lack of any weaknesses, one minor observation, new accounting standards for
pension done in accordance with standards, consistency with the process, good access, and no
material change recommendations.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Mr. King stated the management letter had a comment regarding
JD Edwards access and staff will continue to monitor and track access rights and bring forth a
policy regarding the same. Mr. King stated the previous year's comment regarding password
changes was incorporated.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Greg Matayoshi stated either an upgraded version or internal
control mechanisms, or combination of both, will address the access recommendation.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Mr. King stated the auditors originally proposed the alarming of a
specific room to protect electronic files. Mr. King stated the recommendation was addressed by
offsite file storage.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Financial Services Manager Ruby Paiste confirmed that the
current year is the first year for the capital asset module.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Mr. Matayoshi stated that, with respect to the individual who is
doing upgrades and applications, managerial oversight and the specific person's capabilities lead
to a certain degree of control, and while cross training was not specifically looked at, ideally it
would be good.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Scott Brunner stated there are no concerns regarding a
recurrence of the CalPers error from 2002, which was a unique one-time occurrence that
appeared to be a result of oversight and some confusion.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Brunner stated the City taking some money out of
the self-insurance fund will not necessarily reduce liability and as long as the City remains in the
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positive with self-insurance, it will not affect the recommendations. Mr. Brunner stated they are
fine with a reduction in that fund.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. King stated that, with respect to federal transit
indirect costs, referring to the in lieu for cost allocations, while the federal government may accept
some type of indirect cost recovery, the focus is to recover direct costs for services and
justification for enterprise funds.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Brunner confirmed that the overall budget is
open, proper procedures are utilized, and there are no hidden issues.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Green and Mr. Brunner stated their reports vary
from having none to several degrees of concerns and from insignificant to significant comments.
Mr. Green stated the City is on the better end of the spectrum.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Green stated it is common to have firm name
signed, rather than a specific individual, and the accountability remains the same.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Green stated the weaknesses in internal controls
are quite frequent and they just had a client with five material weaknesses in internal controls
recently.
Council Member Hitchcock made a motion, second by Mayor Mounce, to receive and file the
City's Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 as presented by Macias, Gini &
O'Connell.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson,
Mayor Mounce, and Council Member Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
K-3
City Manager King provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the revised fiscal year 2008-
2009 budget. Mr. King specifically discussed 2008-2009 financial goals and targets, summary of
revenue reductions, sales tax revenues by industry group, year to year general fund reductions,
typical strategies for addressing financially difficult times, recommended adjustments to attain
$1.8 million, budgeted vacancy factor, transfers to special revenue funds, transit personnel in
Public Works, general fund positions, savings in additional general fund expenditures,
miscellaneous adjustments, vehicle replacement fund reduction, Budget and Finance Committee
recommendations, and summary of proposed reductions.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. King stated staff is confident in the levels of the
actuarial studies, using good sources of information for sales and property tax estimates, and
there will be budget review in January as well to make adjustments as necessary.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. King stated they are doing an adjustment now
because there is value in knowing and revising as soon as possible given the extraordinary times.
Council Member Johnson stated he cannot support the proposal currently because the City may
need to make big decisions regarding Personnel at mid -year budget review. Mr. King stated this
is the groundwork to the mid -year review and staff can only provide the best projections and do
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what is necessary by continuing to monitor the budget.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. King stated normally the San Joaquin
Partnership will send an invoice on July 1, the Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District
(LTBID) sends a quarterly invoice, and the Downtown Lodi Business Partnership (DLBP) is an
annual invoice. He confirmed after checking with Kirk Evans and Susan Bjork that the $9,300
payment has not yet been made to DLBP.
In response to Council Member Katzakian, Mr. King stated the City's share of property tax comes
shortly after the two payments are made, and sales tax information will be reported for the third
quarter in the fourth quarter. Mr. King stated the City should receive the information in time for
mid -year review.
Curt Juran spoke regarding Streets and Drainage contributions and reduced levels of staffing
since 2003.
John Johnson reviewed briefly the recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee,
stating the Committee preferred to save the vehicle replacement fund in light of the
City's deferred maintenance problem.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. King confirmed that the City is not eliminating the
vehicle replacement fund, but only reducing the contribution leaving approximately $575,000 in
the fund.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen made a motion to temporarily suspend payments to DLBP, LTBID,
Arts Grant Program, and San Joaquin Partnership. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen made a motion to temporarily suspend the $104,000 transfer to
street sweeping until the mid -year review. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Council Member Hitchcock made a motion, second by Mayor Mounce, to adopt Resolution
No. 2008-231 revising the Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget as recommended by the City Manager.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Council Member Hitchcock, Mayor Mounce, and Council
Member Katzakian
Noes: Council Member Johnson
Absent: None
K-4 Approve Downtown Lodi Business Partnership 2008-09 Annual Rem, Adopt Resoluti
of Intent to Levy Annual Assessment. and Set Public Hearina for December 17. 2008 (i
City Manager King briefly introduced the subject matter of the annual report for the Downtown
Lodi Business Partnership (DLBP).
Jaime Watts, Executive Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the DLBP 2008
annual report. She specifically discussed what is the DLBP, funds overview, brand image
campaign, downtown beautification, media relations, events in downtown area, Farmers Market,
Annual Parade of Lights, community outreach, member benefits, and 2009 plans.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Ms. Watts confirmed that the report is due by
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September 1 of each year and there was a delay in providing the report.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Ms. Watts stated in an effort to continually improve
there is a regrouping after every event to determine what went right and wrong.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Ms. Watts stated an economic committee is looking
at additional funding, including grants and sponsorships.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Ms. Watts confirmed that there was a $3,500 theft in
July 2008 for which the $500 deductible will show in the 2008-2009 report.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Ms. Watts stated the DLBP would need to cut back on events if it
did not receive some monetary assistance from the City. Ms. Mounce suggested the profit loss
statements reflect the budget cycle for DLBP.
Randy Lipelt stated there are lights in boxes in the warehouse that may be donated to DLBP.
Mr. King stated staff will find out about the details of the same.
Ann Cerney spoke in support of providing financial assistance to DLBP, of which she is a
member, stating they provide a good service to the downtown area.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. King stated that, if the September 1 deadline set
forth in the Streets and Highways Code is not met next year, the City Council may want
to consider a three percent assessment.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen made a motion, second by Mayor Mounce, to approve DLBP 2008-
09 Annual Report as submitted by the DLBP Board of Directors, adopt Resolution No. 2008-232
of Intent to levy annual assessment, and set public hearing for December 17, 2008.
V()TE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson,
Mayor Mounce, and Council Member Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
K-5 Approve Expenses Incurred by Outside Counsel/Consultants Relative to the
Environmental Abatement Program Litigation and Various Other Cases being Handle
niitsidP C minsPl 113,250.26) (CA)
Mayor Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Hitchcock, approve expenses
incurred by outside counsel/consultants relative to the Environmental Abatement Program
litigation and various other cases being handled by outside counsel in the amount of
$113,250.26, as further detailed in the staff report.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson,
Mayor Mounce, and Council Member Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
L. Ordinnnr.Ps - NnnP
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ZIMENTTOTOPIRI '",
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 11:00 p.m., in memory of Lee Ann Weigum.
ATTEST:
Randi Johl
City Clerk
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