HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 2, 2011LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011
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The City Council Closed Session meeting of February 2, 2011, was called to order by Mayor
Johnson at 6:00 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 6:00 p.m., Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above
matter. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
At 7:03 p.m., Mayor Johnson reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney
Schwabauer disclosed the following action.
Item C-2 (a) was discussion only with no reportable action.
A. Call to Order / Roll call
The Regular City Council meeting of February 2, 2011, was called to order by Mayor Johnson at
7:03 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 Learning Link Week Proclamation
Mayor Johnson presented a proclamation to Cyndi Carter, Learning Link Coordinator with the
Lodi News -Sentinel, proclaiming the week of January 30 - February 5, 2011, as "Learning Link
Week" in the City of Lodi.
Continued February 2, 2011
B-2 Breakthrouah Proiect Certificate of Recoanition
Mayor Johnson presented a Certificate of Recognition to Linda Hammons and Reverend Helen
Mansfield, representing the Breakthrough Project, a non-profit organization created 13 years ago
to provide aid and support to victims of hate crimes, coordinate efforts with local law enforcement
agencies, and provide educational and cultural awareness programs in the community.
C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)
Mayor Johnson made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, 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 $8,953,463.64 (FIN)
Claims were approved in the amount of $8,953,463.64.
C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK)
The minutes of January 18, 2011 (Shirtsleeve Session), January 19, 2011 (Regular Meeting), and
January 25, 2011 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written.
C-3 Receive Report of Sale of Surplus Equipment (PW)
Received the report of sale of surplus equipment.
C-4 Approve Request for Proposals and Authorize Advertisement for the Inspection,
Adjustments, and Maintenance Tests of Two Power Transformers at Henning Substation
($65,000) (EUD)
This item was pulled for further discussion by Ed Miller, a member of the public.
In response to Ed Miller, Mr. Bartlam stated the proposed item is to obtain proposals only at this
time, the $65,000 is an estimate, and staff is in the process of reviewing the maintenance needs
for all substations and will be bringing that information back to the City Council for consideration.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce made a motion, second by Mayor Johnson, to approve request for
proposals and authorize advertisement for the inspection, adjustments, and maintenance tests of
two power transformers at Henning Substation.
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
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Continued February 2, 2011
C-5 Adopt Resolution Accepting Improvements Under Contract for Water Main Replacement
Program, Project No. 3, and Appropriating Funds ($110,000) (PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2011-12 accepting the improvements under contract for Water Main
Replacement Program, Project No. 3, and appropriating funds in the amount of $110,000.
C-6 Adopt Resolution Approving Improvement Deferral Agreement for 217 East Lockeford
Street (PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2011-13 approving Improvement Deferral Agreement for 217 East
Lockeford Street.
C-7 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Consignment Agreement for
San Joaquin Regional Transit District Ticket Sales at Lodi Transit Station (PW)
This item was pulled for further discussion by Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce and Robin Rushing, a
member of the public.
Robin Rushing spoke of his concerns regarding the City obtaining a commission and the decline
in ridership service for City of Lodi residents in comparison to others in the County.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, Public Works Director Wally Sandelin stated the City
receives $100 to $400 in commission after $6,000 in sales are achieved, currently the City sells
approximately $8,000 in tickets, the City has had the current service for 11 years, there is not
much of a staff burden for those already selling other tickets at the modal station, and there is a
different commission structure for Amtrak and Greyhound without a minimum.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Sandelin stated MV is not providing additional staff or
charging the City more for selling San Joaquin Regional Transit District (SJRTD) tickets, which is
incidental to the sale of other tickets at the modal station.
Mayor Johnson requested that additional information regarding the SJRTD agreement be
provided at a future Shirtsleeve Session and a representative of SJRTD be invited as well.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce made a motion, second by Mayor Johnson, to adopt Resolution
No. 2011-14 authorizing the City Manager to execute Consignment Agreement for San Joaquin
Regional Transit District ticket sales at Lodi Transit Station.
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-8 Set Public Hearina for February 16. 2011. to Consider the Approval of an Amendment of
the 2010/11 Action Plan and Reallocation of Available Community Development Block
Grant Program Funds (CD)
This item was pulled for further discussion by Council Member Nakanishi.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Bartlam stated the current item on the agenda is
to set the public hearing only and specific information regarding the reallocation of Community
Development Block Grant funds as it relates to water meters will be provided at the hearing.
Continued February 2, 2011
Mayor Johnson made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, to set public hearing for
February 16, 2011, to consider the approval of an amendment of the 2010/11 Action Plan and
reallocation of available Community Development Block Grant Program funds.
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
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 regarding his concerns about the regulation and availability of K2, a
marijuana -like narcotic, to the youth of the City.
E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non -Agenda Items
Council Member Nakanishi stated that the pool at Hutchins Street Square is not closing
permanently as some reports have indicated, although it may be closed temporarily for some
repairs.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce asked that the City make available to citizens a smoothing out
program for utilities, similar to that provided by PG&E.
Council Member Hansen reported on his attendance at the Northern California Power Agency
Strategic Planning Session and the San Joaquin Council of Governments meeting where specific
topics of discussion included the issuance of $225 million in bonds for various projects, including
the Port of Stockton maritime project.
Mayor Johnson commended the City Manager for his efforts associated with the Budget Strategy
meetings to be held on the 1 st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month and discussed joint ventures with
cities and the County to better utilize resources.
F. Comments by the City Manager on Non -Agenda Items
City Manager Bartlam stated the City does currently have a smoothing out program for utilities
based on averages and will conduct more outreach to advertise the program.
G. Public Hearinas - None
H. Communications - None
I. Regular Calendar
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Continued February 2, 2011
1-1 Consider the Process Regarding Appointments to Various City Boards, Committees, and
Commissions (CLK)
City Clerk Randi Johl provided a brief introduction into the subject matter of the appointment
process for boards, committees, and commissions as set forth in the staff report.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, Ms. Johl stated the City's appointment process
is similar to other jurisdictions and the Mayor typically conducts some interview process of the
applicants, whether by telephone or personally.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Ms. Johl stated the City currently has staggered terms
and a notification and thank -you process, although it is not specifically set forth in the policy.
Ed Miller spoke in regard to his ability to understand what the actual problem is that warrants the
pending discussion regarding the appointment process.
Laurie Lanie spoke in favor of a more formalized interview process to ensure fairness and
consideration of every application.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to revise
the boards, committees, and commissions appointment policy to include the specific follow-up
process and indicate that the applicants shall be interviewed by the Mayor.
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
J. Ordinances - None
K. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:22 p.m., in memory of Robert Holm, former City of Lodi Finance Director who passed away
on January 30, 2011.
ATTEST:
Randi Johl
City Clerk
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