HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 15, 2009LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2009
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The City Council Closed Session meeting of April 15, 2009, was called to order by Mayor Hansen
at 6:15 p.m.
Present: Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian,
and Mayor Hansen
Absent: Council Member Mounce
Also Present: City Manager King, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl
C-2 Announcement of Closed Session
a) Prospective Lease of City Property _(10± Acres Adjacent to White Slough Water Pollution
Control Facility, Located at 12745 N. Thornton Road, Lodi, CA): the Negotiating Parties
are Don Dame on behalf of the Northern California Power Agency and City Manager Blair
King for the City of Lodi: Price and Terms of the Lease are under Negotiation: Government
Code §54956.8
b) Actual Litigation: Government Code §54956.9: One Application: Ken Draper v. City of Lodi:
WCAB Case Number STK 0182796, 04/14/03
C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
At 6:15 p.m., Mayor 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 7:02 p.m., Mayor Hansen reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Schwabauer
disclosed the following actions.
In regard to Item C-2 (a), general negotiating direction was given.
In regard to Item C-2 (b), settlement direction was given.
A. Call to Order / Roll call
The Regular City Council meeting of April 15, 2009, was called to order by Mayor Hansen at
7:02 p.m.
Present: Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian,
and Mayor Hansen
Absent: Council Member Mounce
Also Present: City Manager King, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl
B. Invocation - Reverend David Hill, Grace Presbyterian Church
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Continued April 15, 2009
D. Presentations
D-1 Awards
a) Presentation of the Library Volunteer of the Year Award (LIB)
Suga Moriwaki, President of the Library Board of Trustees, presented the Library Volunteer of the
Year Award to Beverly Cornelius.
D-2 Proclamations
a) Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Mayor Hansen presented a proclamation to Jennifer Busalacchi with the San Joaquin County
Women's Center proclaiming the month of April 2009 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in
the City of Lodi.
b) Firefighter Muscular Dystrophy Association "Fill the Boot" Fundraiser (FD)
Mayor Hansen presented a proclamation to Michael Gold, Lodi Fire Department Captain, setting
May 2, 2009, as the date for the Firefighter Muscular Dystrophy Association "Fill the Boot"
fundraiser in the City of Lodi.
D-3 Presentations - None
E. Consent Calendar (Reading: Comments by the Public: Council Action)
Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Mayor Hansen, to approve the following
items hereinafter set forth, except those otherwise noted, in accordance with the report and
recommendation of the City Manager.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian,
and Mayor Hansen
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Mounce
E-1 Receive Register of Claims in the Amount of $2.611.677.98 (FIN)
Claims were approved in the amount of $2,611,677.98.
E-2 Approve Minutes (CLK)
The minutes of March 24, 2009 (Shirtsleeve Session), March 31, 2009 (Shirtsleeve Session),
April 1, 2009 (Regular Meeting), and April 7, 2009 (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.
E-4 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Building
Demolition at 17 East Elm Street (PW)
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Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for building
demolition at 17 East Elm Street.
E-5 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Multimodal
Station Driveway Replacement, 24 South Sacramento Street (PW)
Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for multimodal
station driveway replacement, 24 South Sacramento Street.
E-6 Adopt Resolution Approving Appropriation of Funds for Raw Water Intake Pipe
Construction and Temporary Construction Easement ($864,000)(PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2009-36 approving the appropriation of funds for raw water intake pipe
construction and temporary construction easement in the amount of $864,000.
E-7 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Non -Competitive Purchase of Boat Dock Components
and Installation of Components to EZ -Dock, of Monet, MO, for the Lodi Lake Boat House
Improvements ($35,495)(PR)
Adopted Resolution No. 2009-37 authorizing the non-competitive purchase of boat dock
components and installation of components to EZ -Dock, of Monet, MO, for the Lodi Lake boat
house improvements in the amount of $35,495.
E-8 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for Maintenance of Lodi Consolidated Landscape
Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1 for Fiscal Year 2009-10 to Creative Outdoor
Environment, Inc., of Lathrop ($21,603)(PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2009-38 awarding the contract for Maintenance of Lodi Consolidated
Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1 for Fiscal Year 2009-10 to Creative
Outdoor Environment, Inc., of Lathrop, in the amount of $21,603.
E-9 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for Traffic Signal Preventive Maintenance and Repair
Program to Republic ITS, of Novato ($18,195)(PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2009-39 awarding the contract for Traffic Signal Preventive Maintenance
and Repair Program to Republic ITS, of Novato, in the amount of $18,195.
E-10 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract to RW Beck Company, of Sacramento. to Perform
Comprehensive Electric Systems Study _($95,800)(EUD�
Adopted Resolution No. 2009-40 awarding the contract to RW Beck Company, of Sacramento, to
perform comprehensive electric systems study in the amount of $95,800.
E-11 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for Underground Cable Rejuvenation to Novinium,
Inc., of South Kent, WA ($101,972)(EUD)
Adopted Resolution No. 2009-41 awarding the contract for underground cable rejuvenation to
Novinium, Inc., of South Kent, WA, in the amount of $101,972.
E-12 Receive Report on Lodi Public Library Phase I Remodel Contract Change Orders and
Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Change Order with
World Tech, dba Geigle Electric, of Stockton, for Work Related to Improvements at
Children's Area at Lodi Public Library and Appropriating $175,000 (PW)
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Received report on Lodi Public Library Phase I Remodel contract change orders and adopted
Resolution No. 2009-42 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract change order with
World Tech, dba Geigle Electric, of Stockton, for work related to improvements at the children's
area at Lodi Public Library and appropriating $175,000 from the Library Private Sector Trust
Fund.
E-13 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the
Lease Agreement for Temporary Library Facilities at 212 West Pine Street (LIB)
Adopted Resolution No. 2009-43 authorizing the City Manager to execute the first amendment to
the lease agreement for temporary Library facilities at 212 West Pine Street.
E-14 Adopt Resolution Approving the Agreement between the City of Lodi and Spare Time, Inc.,
dba Twin Arbor Athletic Club, for Use of Pools at Twin Arbor Athletic Club Facilities that
Will Serve the Summer Swim League Program, Which Will Run for the Period of June 1,
2009 to July 17. 2009 (PR)
Adopted Resolution No. 2009-44 approving the agreement between the City of Lodi and Spare
Time, Inc., dba Twin Arbor Athletic Club, for use of pools at Twin Arbor Athletic Club facilities that
will serve the Summer Swim League Program, which will run for the period of June 1, 2009 to
July 17, 2009.
E-15 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreement between the County
of San Joaquin and the Cities of Stockton, Lodi, and Tracy to Toll Statutes of Limitations
for Claims Regarding Property Tax Administration Fees (CA)
Adopted Resolution No. 2009-45 authorizing the City Manager to execute agreement between
the County of San Joaquin and the cities of Stockton, Lodi, and Tracy to toll statutes of limitations
for claims regarding property tax administration fees.
E-16 Approve Waiver of Conflict of Interest for Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard to
Represent Farmers & Merchants (F&M) Bank in Connection with Letters of Credit Issued
by F&M to the City of Lodi to Secure the Public Improvements Constructed with the
Plummer Dealership Subdivision (CA)
This item was pulled for further discussion by Council Member Hitchcock.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, City Attorney Schwabauer stated as a part of a
subdivision improvement agreement the City is obligated to construct certain improvements and
the subdivider is obligated to submit two bonds. Mr. Schwabauer stated the Plummer dealership
went under and approximately $800 in minor subdivision improvements remain with a possible
reservation of approximately $31,000 in future warranties should they arise. He stated a waiver
would not harm the City in this case because it is based on transactional advice, the calling of an
improvement bond is unlikely compared to other claims, and if something were to arise, the City
Attorney's office would be handling the matter in-house.
Council Member Hitchcock made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to approve the
waiver of conflict of interest for Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard to represent Farmers &
Merchants (F&M) Bank in connection with letters of credit issued by F&M to the City of Lodi to
secure the public improvements constructed with the Plummer dealership subdivision.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian,
and Mayor Hansen
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Mounce
E-17 Approve Reauest for Installation of Marked Pedestrian Crosswalk for Lois Borchardt
Elementary School (PW)
Approved request for installation of marked pedestrian crosswalk for Lois Borchardt Elementary
School across Culbertson Drive at Melby Drive.
F. Comments by the Public on Non -Agenda Items
THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON -AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE
PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
The City Council cannot deliberate or take any action on a non -agenda item unless there
is factual evidence presented to the City Council indicating that the subject brought up by
the public does fall into one of the exceptions under Government Code Section 54954.2 in
that (a) 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 agenda.
Clifford Weaver spoke of his concerns regarding the Dial -A -Ride system, certified handicapped
individuals having priority, long wait times, and the lack of drivers dedicated to both the Dial -A -
Ride and paratransit systems.
Laurie Lanning spoke of her concerns regarding her electric utility billing and the replacement of a
faulty meter.
G. Comments by the City Council Members on Non -Agenda Items
Mayor Hansen reported that the Lodi Arts Commission will be holding its annual joint meeting
with the City Council on April 20, 2009, at Hutchins Street Square. Mr. Hansen urged the public to
contact the California Human Development Department if they would like assistance with finding
employment, preparing a resume, tax preparation, and other services offered by the agency.
Mr. Hansen asked staff to look into a citizen complaint regarding fox tails near Pigs Lake. He also
reported on his attendance at the San Joaquin Council of Governments project delivery meeting
and participation in a webinar for electric efficiency, stating the City may receive approximately
$540,000 for energy proficiency programs.
Council Member Hitchcock asked staff to follow up on a citizen complaint regarding a taco wagon
located near Harney Lane and Stockton Street causing a negative effect on traffic in the area.
H. Comments by the City Manager on Non -Agenda Items
City Manager King wished the Mayor a Happy Birthday. Mr. King stated the finance department is
relocating in the upcoming week and stated dedication events will soon be taking place for the
new Finance Building, Boat House at Lodi Lake, and the new Municipal Service Center.
Public Hearings - None
Communications
J-1 Claims Filed Against the City of Lodi - None
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J-2 Appointments
a) Post for Expiring Terms on the Library Board of Trustees. Lodi Arts Commission, Lodi
Budget/Finance Committee, Planning Commission, and San Joaquin County Commission
on Aging (CLK)
Council Member Hitchcock made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to direct the
City Clerk to post for the following expiring terms:
Library Board of Trustees
Eve Melton, Term to expire June 30, 2009
Suga Moriwaki, Term to expire June 30, 2009
Lodi Arts Commission
Ben Burgess, Term to expire July 1, 2009
Nancy Carey, Term to expire July 1, 2009
Jennifer Walth, Term to expire July 1, 2009
Lodi Budget/Finance Committee
Keith Vargem, Term to expire June 30, 2009
Marilyn Domingo, Term to expire June 30, 2009
Glenda Harris Wall, Term to expire June 30, 2009
Bill Russell, Term to expire June 30, 2009
Planning Commission
Bill Cummins, Term to expire June 30, 2009
Debbie Olson, Term to expire June 30, 2009
San Joaquin County Commission on Aging
Terri Whitmire, Term to expire June 30, 2009
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian,
and Mayor Hansen
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Mounce
J-3 Miscellaneous - None
K. Reaular Calendar
K-1 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Improvements
at the Grape Bowl, 221 Lawrence Avenue, and Provide Additional Funding to Fully
Leverage County Grant Funds and Consider the Recommendation of the Recreation
Commission Regarding Field Turf (PR)
City Manager King briefly introduced the subject matter of the Lodi Grape Bowl improvements.
Interim Parks and Recreation Director Jim Rodems provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding
the Lodi Grape Bowl Improvements. Specific topics of discussion included recommended actions,
approval of plans and specifications for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements,
leveraging County funds, and considering the Recreation Commission recommendation for an all-
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weather field.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Rodems stated an all-weather field was
considered for DeBenedetti Park, the funding associated with the same could be redirected to the
Grape Bowl, which already has seating and lighting available, and an above -ground, all-weather
field could provide greater usage of the Grape Bowl throughout the year.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. King stated the basic issue with park impact fees
is that there is a limited amount of money and a very long list of improvements throughout various
parks in the City. Mr. King stated there is an assumption that funding for an all-weather field could
be transferred to the Grape Bowl facility for expanded use because the facility could be used
throughout the year rather than a limited time period. Mr. King stated the County matching fund
piece is a policy decision for the City Council and could come from borrowing park impact fees or
the one-time sale proceeds of the Lockeford property.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. King stated the $485,000 will be for ADA purposes
also and the $1.2 million for the all-weather field was slated to be spent at DeBenedetti Park
regardless but by moving the field to a location, which already has lighting, seating and fencing,
there is a greater use of the facility year round.
In response to Mayor Hansen, Mr. Rodems confirmed that the Parks and Recreation Commission
supports the concept of moving the all-weather field to the Grape Bowl facility.
In response to Mayor Hansen, Mr. Rodems stated, if ADA improvements are completed, and an
all-weather field is put in, there will be a great improvement in the use of the Grape Bowl facility.
Mr. Rodems stated staff will continue to look at options for the upkeep of the facility with a goal of
having it pay for itself through generated revenue from various sources such as parking revenue
as suggested by Council Member Johnson.
In response to Mayor Hansen, Mr. Rodems stated some facilities do have greater synthetic fields
than that proposed and those facilities are generally used highly and are revenue generating.
Mr. Rodems stated the typical life span for the newer fields is 15 to 20 years, depending upon
upkeep, and the revenue generation will account for the upkeep and maintenance of the field.
In response to Mayor Hansen, Mr. Rodems stated the maintenance costs based on information
from other communities start to go down within two to three years.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Rodems and Mr. Sandelin indicated they have
been advised that the projects, with respect to ADA improvements and the synthetic field, can be
run together simultaneously.
Ann Cerney spoke in regard to her concerns about the incremental growth of a project and the
need for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Schwabauer stated the current situation is not a
CEQA scenario because the venue and field already exist and the Council is looking to upgrade
the existing field by way of maintenance. Mr. Schwabauer stated in addition the City does not
have $13 million as previously indicated for the Grape Bowl project. He stated the ADA
improvements and field improvements are separate issues.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Schwabauer stated the proposed action does
not build on the facility in an incremental way on a larger project, but rather maintains an existing
facility and allows for usage more days in the year. Mr. King stated the proposed action is not
a change in use for what the facility is built for already.
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Council Member Hitchcock made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to 1) approve
plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for ADA improvements at the
Grape Bowl; 2) appropriate additional funding in the amount of $150,000 from the one-time
proceeds of the sale of the Lockeford property to fully leverage the San Joaquin County grant
match requirement of a 1.5 -to -1 funding ratio; and 3) approve the recommendation of the
Recreation Commission to appropriate $1.2 million from the Park Impact Mitigation Fee program
to install an artificial turf field at the Grape Bowl.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian,
and Mayor Hansen
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Mounce
K-2 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Mural Depicting Historic Japantown to be
Located at the Buddhist Church Annex Building at 23 North Stockton Street ($29.000)
(COM)
City Manager King and Community Center Director Jim Rodems briefly introduced the subject
matter of the proposed mural for downtown depicting historic Japantown, the history of the project
as outlined in the staff report, and introduced artist Tony Segale to explain the concept of the
proposed mural.
Tony Segale provided a presentation regarding the proposed mural depicting historic Japantown.
Mr. Segale specifically discussed the concept of the Sacramento Street mural, the historical
aspect of Japantown in the City, and the location and size of the proposed project.
In response to Mayor Hansen, Mr. Segale stated the mural on Sacramento Street is
approximately 52 feet in length and costs approximately $46,000. Mr. Segale stated the cost of
the proposed 100 -foot mural is less because there is no cost for the rental of equipment and the
overall price was discounted to stay within budget for both murals.
In response to Mayor Hansen, Mr. Segale discussed the various pictures and historical scenes
that may be incorporated into the mural. He stated he is not sure of how old the Buddhist temple
itself is and purposefully tried to not incorporate religious facilities and symbols.
Council Member Hitchcock made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to adopt
Resolution No. 2009-46 authorizing purchase of mural depicting historic Japantown to be located
at the Buddhist Church annex building, 23 North Stockton Street, in the amount of $29,000.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian,
and Mayor Hansen
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Mounce
K-3 Adopt Uncodified Urgency Interim Ordinance to Establish a Moratorium on the
Establishment and Operation of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries (CA)
City Attorney Schwabauer provided a brief presentation regarding the proposed interim urgency
ordinance. He stated in light of recently received requests to open medical marijuana
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dispensaries, staff needs an opportunity to study the matter for legality, location, and effect
purposes and then bring back possible recommendations for the Council. Mr. Schwabauer stated
an urgency ordinance requires a 4/5 vote to pass.
In response to Mayor Hansen, Mr. Schwabauer stated if additional time is needed the interim
ordinance can be extended after the initial 45 days has expired.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Schwabauer confirmed that the urgency ordinance
placing the moratorium would expire and there is a time limit for the extensions.
Lanette Davies, representing Americans for Safe Access, spoke in favor of the proposed
moratorium to allow for a study period based on her concerns that the issue should be studied
from both sides in favor of the medical and community benefits. In response to Mayor Hansen,
Ms. Davies stated she is concerned that the California Police Chiefs Association may only
present information that is one-sided and urged the Council to consider both sides. Council
Member Johnson requested Police Chief Main provide him with a copy of the report that was
referenced by Ms. Davies. In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Ms. Davies stated
the average revenue for the State is approximately $100 million in sales tax, and although an
individual abusing the system may be wrong, the issue itself of medical marijuana is not wrong.
In response to Mayor Hansen, Mr. Schwabauer stated it is his understanding that no city in the
County currently permits dispensaries.
Chuck Kingeter spoke in favor of the proposed moratorium to allow for a study of the issue from
both sides based on his belief of permitting based on pro -incarceration and pro -regulation. In
response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Kingeter stated he is assuming that it is no more
difficult to get medical marijuana in this County versus any other County if there is a need. He
stated cancer patients generally go to a collective because it is safer.
Ryan Landers, representing the American Alliance for Medical Cannabis, spoke in favor of the
proposed moratorium to allow for a study period to research the matter in depth from both sides
based on his belief that there is a community need and benefit. Mr. Landers also spoke regarding
his efforts with State regulation, quality control, safe access, Proposition 215, and making
an informed decision. In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Landers stated that State
voters trump everyone, although it depends on the particulars of a situation, and the City does
have a right to ban based on community needs and laws. In response to Mayor Hansen,
Mr. Landers stated he believes all cities in the County will be asked to consider this matter based
on recent federal actions, he is not personally involved with any applicants, he is representing
himself as a terminally ill patient, and by working in the field tries to bring understanding and
middle ground to the parties. In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Landers stated he
anticipates it will be at least a one-year process.
Aaron Pardiso spoke in favor of the proposed moratorium to allow for a study period on the issue
based on his needs as a medical patient and safe access.
Robin Rushing spoke in favor of the proposed moratorium to allow for a study period to look at
both sides of the issue based on his personal experience with ill friends and family members.
Lorinda Jonard spoke in favor of a prohibition against dispensaries based on the actual number
of patients needing medical marijuana, the availability of other medications, and the negative
impact on the community.
Brian Bader spoke in favor of the proposed moratorium to allow for a study period to look at the
issues from both sides, the imposition of reasonable regulations, and community needs.
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Council Member Hitchcock requested that when staff researches the matter it also look into how
many recommendations are written for medical marijuana by Lodi doctors and for Lodi patients.
Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Mayor Hansen, to adopt uncodified urgency
interim Ordinance No. 1822 to establish a moratorium on the establishment and operation of
medical marijuana dispensaries.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian,
and Mayor Hansen
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Mounce
K-4 Set Public Hearing for June 17, 2009, to Consider Adopting Resolution Adjusting
Wastewater Rates (PW)
City Manager King briefly introduced the subject matter of setting the public hearing for adjusting
the wastewater rates. Mr. King stated this also begins the Proposition 218 protest process.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Schwabauer stated for the record that he is not
sure there is over collection on the PCE/TCE because the numbers are based on estimates and
the actual amount to be spent is not yet in stone because the State will give the City direction as
to when it is done with clean-up and remediation.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Sandelin stated staff will need to come back to
Council for matters pertaining to the PCE bid results, Regional Board acceptance, testing with the
State, bids for water meter installation, and a more specific construction cost for the water
treatment facility.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Sandelin stated the item pertains only to
wastewater and water is not anticipated to come back for at least another six to nine months.
Mr. King stated a Proposition 218 process is needed to raise rates but is not needed to reduce
rates.
In response to Mayor Hansen, Mr. King stated it is common in other communities with respect to
raising wastewater rates to have at least one public workshop, white papers, and question
and answer sessions.
In response to Council Member Katzakian, Mr. King stated staff will make some estimates with
respect to the budget for wastewater rates in both scenarios.
Council Member Johnson suggested notifying the public of the increased cost of regulation,
which is leading to the increased rates.
Council discussion ensued regarding the options associated with possible dates for the proposed
public hearing and scheduling.
Council Member Hitchcock made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian, to set
public hearing for July 15, 2009, to consider adopting resolution adjusting wastewater rates.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Council Member Hitchcock, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian, and Mayor Hansen
Noes: Council Member Johnson
Absent: Council Member Mounce
L. Ordinances
L-1 Adopt Ordinance No. 1820 Entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Lodi
Municipal Code Chapter 13.20, 'Electrical Service,' by Adding A New Section
13.20.315,'Schedule EDR - Economic Development Rates"' (CLK)
Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Council Member Hitchcock, (following
reading of the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print
Ordinance No. 1820 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Lodi Municipal
Code Chapter 13.20, 'Electrical Service,' by Adding a New Section 13.20.315, 'Schedule EDR -
Economic Development Rates,"' which was introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City
Council held April 1, 2009.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian,
and Mayor Hansen
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Mounce
L-2 Adopt Ordinance No. 1821 Entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lodi
Amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 5 - Permits and Regulations - by Repealing and
Reenacting Chapter 5.12, 'Cardrooms,' in its Entirety" (CLK)
Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian, (following
reading of the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print
Ordinance No. 1821 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lodi Amending Lodi
Municipal Code Title 5 - Permits and Regulations - by Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 5.12,
'Cardrooms,' in its Entirety," which was introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council
held April 1, 2009.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian,
and Mayor Hansen
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Mounce
M. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
10:45 p.m., in memory of Water/Wastewater Superintendent Frank Beeler, who served the City of
Lodi for 30 years.
ATTEST:
Randi Johl
City Clerk
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