HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 17, 2010 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL
SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010
A. Roll call by City Clerk
A Special Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was
held at Fire Station 2, 705 East Lodi Avenue, Lodi, on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, commencing
at 7:00 a.m.
Present: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock,
and Mayor Katzakian
Absent: Council Member Johnson
Also Present: Interim City Manager Bartlam, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl
B. Topic(s)
B-1 Tour and Discussion Regarding Physical Condition of Fire Station 2 and Other City Fire
Stations (FD)
Interim City Manager Rad Bartlam provided a brief introduction of the subject matter of the
physical condition of Fire Station No. 2.
Fire Chief Kevin Donnelly and Battalion Chief Ron Heberle provided a presentation regarding the
physical condition of Fire Station No. 2 and conducted a tour of the facility. Specific topics of
discussion on the tour included the 1981 construction of the original facility, small footprint of the
building, need for physical improvements to the facility, roof replacement, rodent infestation, mold
and water damage, electrical and other systems challenges, physical tear down of the
tower, equipment placement and storage needs, space for training, and options associated with
remodeling the existing facility or construction of a new facility in the vicinity.
Mr. Bartlam stated the proposed action for the City Council tomorrow night is the approval of the
bids and specifications for roof replacement at Fire Station No. 2 and Council may further
deliberate at that time on the options associated with remodeling the facility versus constructing a
new facility.
C. Comments by public on non-aaenda items
None.
D. Adjournment
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 a.m.
ATTEST:
Randi Johl
City Clerk
DECLARATION OF POSTING
On Friday, August 13, 2010, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a
copy of the August 17, 2010, Special Shirtsleeve Session Meeting agenda
(attached and marked as Exhibit A) was posted at Fire Station #2, 705 E. Lodi
Avenue, Lodi.
I declare under penalty of perjurythat the foregoing s true and correct.
Executed on August 13, 2010, at Lodi, California.
ORDERED BY:
RANDI JOHL
CITY CLERK
BECERRA
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
AGENDA ITEM b I
-:'- CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Tour and Discussion Regarding Physical Condition of Fire Station 2 and
Other City Fire Stations
MEETING DATE: August 17,2010
PREPARED BY: Kevin D. Donnelly, Fire Chief
RECOMMENDEDACTION: Tour and discussion regarding physical condition of Fire Station 2
and other City fire stations.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This information is being presented to provide Council with an
understanding of the current condition of City fire stations. The
meeting is being held at Fire Station 2 to provide a visual
presentation to Council of that building and the number of issues
there.
The City of Lodi has four fire stations positioned throughout the City. Fire Station 1 is located at 210 W.
Elm Street and was built in 1967. Fire Station 2 is located at 705 E. Lodi Avenue and was built in 1981.
Fire Station 3 is located at 2141 S. Ham Lane and was built in 1974. Fire Station 4 is located at 180 N.
Lower Sacramento Road and was completed in 2002. Fire Administration is located at 25 E. Pine Street.
Buildings utilized for public safety are supposed to be planned and built to withstand the effects of
weather, time and continued use over a number of years. Fire stations are staffed 24 hours a day, 365
days a year and are subject to constant use and wear. Other significant damage maybe attributed to the
overall design and location of Fire Station 2. This station is not the oldest, but due to a number of design
and construction shortcomings it has the largest number of concerns.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable at this time.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable at this time.
OD.—h
Kevin D. Donnellv
Fire Chief
APPROVED:
Kora .it Bartlam, Interim City Manager