HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 5, 2011LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011
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The City Council Closed Session meeting of January 5, 2011, was called to order by Mayor
Johnson at 6:30 p.m.
Present: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Katzakian, Council Member Nakanishi,
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, and Mayor Johnson
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Bartlam, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl
C-2 Announcement of Closed Session
a) Conference with Dean Gualco, Human Resources Manager (Labor Negotiator), Regarding
Unrepresented Executive Management, Lodi City Mid -Management Association,
Unrepresented Confidential Employees, AFSCME General Services and Maintenance &
Operators, Police Mid -Managers, Lodi Police Officers Association, Lodi Police Dispatchers
Association, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Fire Mid -Managers, and Lodi
Professional Firefighters Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6
C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Johnson 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 7:05 p.m., Mayor Johnson reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney
Schwabauer disclosed the following action.
Item C-2 (a) was discussion only.
A. Call to Order / Roll call
The Regular City Council meeting of January 5, 2011, was called to order by Mayor Johnson at
7:05 p.m.
Present: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Katzakian, Council Member Nakanishi,
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, and Mayor Johnson
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Bartlam, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl
B. Presentations
B-1 Presentation of Lodi Fire Department Commendation Certificate to Ernesto Ochoa(FD)
Fire Chief Kevin Donnelly presented a Certificate of Commendation and smoke detector to
Ernesto Ochoa, who awoke to a fire in his home at 845 South Cherokee Lane #38 at 3 a.m. on
October 24, 2010, and was able to get his family out of the house safely.
Continued January 5, 2011
C. Consent Calendar (Readina: Comments by the Public: Council Action
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Katzakian, 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 Hansen, Council Member Katzakian, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Mounce, and Mayor Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
C-1 Receive Register of Claims in the Amount of $3,423,571.19 (FIN)
Claims were approved in the amount of $3,423,571.19.
C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK)
The minutes of December 13, 2010 (Special Joint Meeting), December 14, 2010 (Shirtsleeve
Session), December 15, 2010 (Regular Meeting), December 21, 2010 (Shirtsleeve Session), and
December 28, 2010 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written.
C-3 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Two Replacement of
Standby Generators at Northeast and Peterson Park Sanitary Lift Stations (PW)
Approved the specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for two replacement standby
generators at Northeast and Peterson Park Sanitary Lift Stations.
C-4 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Water Meter
Program Phase No. 1 (PW)
Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for Water Meter
Program Phase No. 1.
C-5 Adopt Resolution Approving the Purchase of Encoder Receiver Transmitter Equipped
ITRON Solid -State Meters from General Pacific, of Portland, OR, and Appropriating Funds
($47,000) (EUD)
Adopted Resolution No. 2011-01 approving the purchase of encoder receiver transmitter
equipped ITRON solid-state meters from General Pacific, of Portland, OR, and appropriating
funds in the amount of $47,000.
C-6 Adopt Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Replacement Bucket Truck from Altec
Industries, Inc., of Dixon, CA ($91,892) (EUD)
Adopted Resolution No. 2011-02 approving the purchase of a replacement bucket truck from
Altec Industries, Inc., of Dixon, CA, in the amount of $91,892.
C-7 Accept Improvements Under Contracts for Grape Bowl All -Weather Surface Project (PW)
Accepted the improvements under contracts for Grape Bowl All -Weather Surface Project.
C-8 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Purchase Order with Shape,
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Inc.. of Stockton. for Purchase of Flvat Submersible Tailwater Pumo ($24.412) (PW
Adopted Resolution No. 2011-03 authorizing the City Manager to execute purchase order with
Shape, Inc., of Stockton, for purchase of Flygt submersible tailwater pump in the amount of
$24,412.
C-9 Adopt Resolution Establishina the Cost Recovery Fee Schedule for the Annual Permits to
Operate with Reaard to Fire and Life Safetv Inspection Services Established by City
Ordinance No. 1808 (FD)
This item was pulled for a separate vote by Council Member Nakanishi based on his desire to
not vote in favor of any fee increases.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Katzakian, to adopt
Resolution No. 2011-04 establishing the cost recovery fee schedule for the annual permits to
operate with regard to fire and life safety inspection services established by City Ordinance
No. 1808.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Katzakian, Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, and
Mayor Johnson
Noes: Council Member Nakanishi
Absent: None
C-10 Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Rental Agreement Between the City of Lodi and
P & K Fitness for Use of 125 North Stockton Street (CM)
This item was pulled by the City Manager and will be brought back for City Council consideration
at a future meeting.
D. 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.
Robin Rushing spoke in regard to his disappointment with the City Council's direction to not allow
medical marijuana dispensaries in the City of Lodi.
Jim Shoemaker invited the public and the City Council to attend the international film festival to be
held at Hutchins Street Square on January 21, 2011.
Alex Aliferis spoke in regard to the census and notifying the public of any fee or tax increases that
may be implemented in the new year.
E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non -Agenda Items
Council Member Nakanishi commended staff for the City's technology related advances over the
years.
Continued January 5, 2011
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce requested that the process associated with board, committee, and
commission appointments be brought back to Council for discussion at a future meeting.
F. Comments by the City Manager on Non -Agenda Items
None.
G. Public Hearings - None
H. Communications
H-1 Appointments to the Lodi Animal Advisory Commission, Recreation Commission, San
Joaquin Council of Governments Citizens Advisory Commission, and Post for Remaining
Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions (CLK�
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Katzakian, to make the
following appointments and to direct the City Clerk to post for remaining vacancies on various
boards and commissions:
APPOINTMENTS:
Lodi Animal Advisory Commission
Daniel Crownover, term to expire December 31, 2013
Recreation Commission
Rick Morgan, term to expire December 31, 2014
Jeffrey Palmquist, term to expire December 31, 2014
Barbara Wardrobe -Fox, term to expire December 31, 2014
San Joaquin Council of Governments Citizens Advisory Committee
Richard Blackston, term to expire January 1, 2015
POSTINGS:
Lodi Animal Advisory Commission
Two vacancies, terms to expire December 31, 2013
One vacancy, term to expire December 31, 2012
Lodi Senior Citizens Commission
One vacancy, term to expire December 31, 2014
One vacancy, term to expire December 31, 2013
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Katzakian, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Mounce, and Mayor Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
H-2 Appointments of City Council Members to Fill Vacancies on Various Boards, Commissions,
and Committees
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Katzakian, to make the
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following appointments of City Council Members to fill vacancies on various boards,
commissions, and committees:
Greenbelt 2x2x2 Committee
Council Member Hansen, unspecified term limit
Northeastern San Joaquin County Groundwater Banking Authority
Council Member Nakanishi, Alternate, unspecified term limit
San Joaquin Council of Governments
Council Member Nakanishi, Alternate, unspecified term limit
Transmission Agency of Northern California
Council Member Nakanishi, Alternate, unspecified term limit
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Katzakian, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Mounce, and Mayor Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
I. Regular Calendar
1-1 Adopt Resolution Approving the Joint Use Agreement Between the Lodi Unified School
District and the City of Lodi for Reciprocal Use of Facilities for the Term of July 1, 2010
Through June 30. 2020 (PR)
Interim Parks and Recreation Director Jim Rodems provided a brief overview of the proposed
joint use agreement between the City and the Lodi Unified School District as outlined in the staff
report.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Rodems reviewed some specifics of
the agreement including the increased credit line of $60,000 for both entities, an agreement
reopener if either party does not reach 75% of that amount, the use of the Tokay pool, updated
indemnification language, the better defined response times, monthly and quarterly monitoring
reports, tracking and scheduling mechanisms, and the ability to adjust the agreement if
necessary.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, Mr. Rodems stated larger events are generally
scheduled more than 45 days out and, while the agreement will likely prevail for scheduling
needs, there may be some opportunity to reschedule if necessary by mutual agreement.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, Mr. Rodems stated the District supplying restrooms
and concessions is in addition to that which is supplied by the City.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, Mr. Rodems stated staff will be monitoring usage
through monthly audits and quarterly reports.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, Mr. Rodems stated the 75% reopener will allow both
parties to correct any imbalances in usage.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, Art Hand, representative for Lodi Unified School
District, stated the agreement is a good one and includes everything that both parties know and
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can anticipate at the current time.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, City Attorney Schwabauer stated that, if the parties
are on the physical calendar, their respective use of facilities will take precedent and prevail over
others.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Hansen, to adopt
Resolution No. 2011-05 approving the joint use agreement between the Lodi Unified School
District and the City of Lodi for reciprocal use of facilities for the term of July 1, 2010 through June
30, 2020.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Katzakian, Council Member Nakanishi, and
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce
Noes: Mayor Johnson
Absent: None
1-2 Adopt Resolution Approving Revised City of Lodi Energy Risk Management Policies and
Further Appointing Council Member Phil Katzakian as a Member of the Risk Oversight
Committee (CA)
City Attorney Schwabauer provided a brief overview of the revised policies, stating the only
change is the appointment of Council Member Katzakian to the Risk Oversight Committee.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Hansen, to adopt
Resolution No. 2011-06 approving the revised City of Lodi Energy Risk Management Policies and
further appointing Council Member Phil Katzakian as a member of the Risk Oversight Committee.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Katzakian, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Mounce, and Mayor Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
1-3 Designation of Two Council Members to Participate in the Selection Process for a New
Police Chief (CMS
City Manager Rad Bartlam provided a brief overview of the proposed recruitment efforts
associated with the Police Chief position as outlined in the staff report.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Bartlam stated the cost associated with retaining
the recruitment firm will be under $20,000 and the proposed firm specializes in these types of
recruitments.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, Mr. Bartlam stated he is not aware of the firm's prior
retention by the City.
Mayor Johnson made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, to designate Council
Member Hansen and Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce to participate in the selection process for a
new Police Chief.
VOTE:
Continued January 5, 2011
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Katzakian, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Mounce, and Mayor Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Ordinances - None
K. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
8:18 p.m.
ATTEST:
Randi Johl
City Clerk
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