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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - December 2, 2009LODI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009 C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call - N/A C-2 Announcement of Closed Session - N/A C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session - N/A C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action - N/A A. Call to Order / Roll call The Regular City Council meeting of December 2, 2009, was called to order by Mayor Hansen at 7:00 p.m. Present: Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian, Council Member Mounce, and Mayor Hansen Absent: None Also Present: City Manager King, City Attorney Schwabauer, and Assistant City Clerk Robison B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Presentations C-1 Awards a) Presentation of Mayor's Community Service Award Mayor Hansen presented the Mayor's Community Service Awards to Sally Snyde and the World of Wonders Science Museum for their efforts in promoting science and education to the youth of this community and to Nancy Alumbaugh and the People Assisting Lodi Shelter for their tireless efforts in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of animals. C-2 Proclamations - None C-3 Presentations - None D. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action) Mayor Hansen made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, 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: Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian, Council Member Mounce, and Mayor Hansen Noes: None Absent: None D-1 Receive Register of Claims in the Amount of $5,487,986.65 (FIN) Continued December 2, 2009 Claims were approved in the amount of $5,487,986.65. D-2 Approve Minutes (CLK) The minutes of November 4, 2009 (Regular Meeting), November 17, 2009 (Shirtsleeve Session), and November 24, 2009 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written. D-3 Adopt Resolution Authorizing a Sole Source Procurement of Outage Management and Trouble Call Systems from Survalent Technology of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada ($54,300) (EUD) Adopted Resolution No. 2009-167 authorizing a sole source procurement of Outage Management and Trouble Call Systems from Survalent Technology of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, in the amount of $54,300. D-4 Accept Improvements under Contract for Library Phase I Remodel Project (PW) Accepted the improvements under the contract for Library Phase I Remodel Project. E. 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. Ken Owen, Director of Christian Community Concerns, distributed a packet of information (filed) and provided a brief overview of the annual "Keeping Christ in Christmas" campaign and urged citizen participation. Jerry Glenn, President of Lodi Adopt -A -Child, gave a brief presentation on its Christmas gift program for underprivileged children and encouraged people to support this worthwhile cause. Mr. Glenn distributed "angel cards" and stated that unwrapped gifts and/or cash donations could be dropped off at 100 East Pine Street no later than December 13. Mayor Hansen's wife, Linda, wished him a happy 21 st wedding anniversary. F. Comments by the City Council Members on Non -Agenda Items None. G. Comments by the City Manager on Non -Agenda Items City Manager King reviewed a partial listing of City Council's 2009 accomplishments (filed). H. Public Hearings - None I. Communications N Continued December 2, 2009 1-1 Claims Filed Against the City of Lodi - None 1-2 Appointments - None 1-3 Miscellaneous - None J. Regular Calendar - None K. Ordinances K-1 Adopt Ordinance No. 1827 Entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lodi Amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 9 - Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare - by Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 9.18. 'Vending on Streets. Sidewalks, and Private Property.' in its Entirety" (CLK) Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Council Member Mounce, to (following reading of the title) waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print Ordinance No. 1827 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lodi Amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 9 - Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare - by Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 9.18, 'Vending on Streets, Sidewalks, and Private Property,' in its Entirety," which was introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held November 18, 2009. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian, Council Member Mounce, and Mayor Hansen Noes: None Absent: None L. Reoraanization of the Citv Council L-1 Presentation to Outaoina Mavor by City Manaaer Kin City Manager King presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor Hansen, recognizing him for his service to this community and stating he was a passionate, thinking, and caring person. Mayor Hansen commented on the challenges that have faced the City each time he served as Mayor, the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, and the City's balanced budget and further expressed appreciation to City employees for rallying together, making concessions, and working with less staff and pay yet continuing to serve the City in a professional manner. Mr. Hansen thanked his wife and family, stating it has been an honor to serve as the Mayor of this community. L-2 Reoraanization of the Lodi Citv Council NOMINATION(S) FOR MAYOR: Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to nominate Council Member Katzakian to the office of Mayor. There being no further nominations for the office of Mayor, the nominations were closed. VOTE: In regard to the nomination of Phil Katzakian to the office of Mayor, the motion carried by the following vote, thereby adopting Resolution No. 2009-168. Continued December 2, 2009 Ayes: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Katzakian, and Council Member Mounce Noes: None Absent:None NOMINATION(S) FOR MAYOR PRO TEMPORE: Council Member Hansen made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to nominate Council Member Hitchcock to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore. There being no further nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, the nominations were closed. VOTE: In regard to the nomination of Susan Hitchcock to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, the motion carried by the following vote, thereby adopting Resolution No. 2009-169. Ayes: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, and Mayor Katzakian Noes: None Absent:None Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock stated she looked forward to this year and serving the public on behalf of the City. Mayor Katzakian expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve the City as Mayor, thanked his family and friends, and reminded the public to attend the downtown Parade of Lights tomorrow night. M. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m., in memory of Joseph Spinelli, past member of the Lodi Improvement Committee, who passed away on November 17, 2009. ATTEST: Jennifer M. Robison Assistant City Clerk E