HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 1, 2011LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2011
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The City Council Closed Session meeting of June 1, 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 Stephen Schwabauer, City Attorney (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
b) Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c); One Potential Case: Conference with Legal
Counsel - Initiation of Litigation: City of Lodi v. Lodi Police Officers' Association Regarding
2007-2011 Memorandum of Understanding: and Threatened Litigation: Government Code
§54956.9(1): One Case: Potential Suit by Lodi Police Officers' Association Against City of
Lodi Based on Concession Agreements
c) Actual Litigation: Government Code §54956.9: One Application - Shana Lopez v. City of
Lodi, Unassigned Case - 07/27/04
C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
At 6:00 p.m., Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above
matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Johnson reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney
Schwabauer disclosed the following actions.
Items C-2 (a), C-2 (b), and C-2 (c) were discussion only with no reportable action.
A. Call to Order / Roll Call
The Regular City Council meeting of June 1, 2011, was called to order by Mayor Johnson at
7:00 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
Continued June 1, 2011
B. Presentations
B-1 United States Armv Week Proclamation
Mayor Johnson presented a proclamation to Sgt. Robert Prim proclaiming the week of June 11 -
17, 2011, as "United States Army Week" in the City of Lodi.
B-2 National Automotive Service Professionals Week Proclamation (PW)
Mayor Johnson presented a proclamation to Dennis Callahan, Fleet & Facilities Manager,
proclaiming the week of June 6 - 12, 2011, as "National Automotive Service Professionals Week"
in the City of Lodi.
B-3 Presentation of Resolution of Appreciation for the Mormon Helping Hands Project
Mayor Johnson presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Joseph Anderson, representing the
Mormon Helping Hands Project, for its contribution in beautifying the City of Lodi.
B-4 Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Retiring Members of the Greater Lodi Area
Youth Commission and Certificates of Recognition to Graduates of the Teen Lead
Program (PROS)
Following introductory comments by Brad VanderHamm, liaison to the Greater Lodi Area Youth
Commission, Mayor Johnson presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following retiring
students of the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission: Derek Schatz, Ranjot Basram, Jason
Larkin, Mandy Majidian, and Deyanira Nava. Further, the Mayor presented certificates to the
following graduates of the Teen Lead Program: Dillon Olagaray, Darian Nobriga, Arely
Hernandez, Ashley Gotelli, Alex Guendert, Cassandra Suarez, Charlene Lava, Chelscie
Pacheco, Courtney Miller, Dipa Patel, Jaspreet Sidhu, Joe Athanasiou, Kristen Schlader, and Mia
Magana.
B-5 Presentation by Lodi Art Center Regarding Open Air Artist Program in Downtown Lodi
Rich Allen, representing the Lodi Art Center, gave a presentation regarding its open air artist
program to be held in Downtown Lodi on June 17, 18, and 19.
C. Consent Calendar (Reading: 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 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 $6.151,229.94 (FIN
Claims were approved in the amount of $6,151,229.94.
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C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK)
The minutes of April 20, 2011 (Regular Meeting), May 4, 2011 (Regular Meeting), May 10, 2011
(Shirtsleeve Session), May 17, 2011 (Shirtsleeve Session), May 18, 2011 (Regular Meeting), May
18, 2011 (Special Meeting), May 23, 2011 (Special Joint Meeting w/Lodi Arts Commission), and
May 24, 2011 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written.
C-3 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Asphalt
Rubber Cape Seal, Various Streets, 2011 Project (PW)
Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for Asphalt Rubber
Cape Seal, Various Streets, 2011 Project.
C-4 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2011 Disabled
Access Improvements, 100 Block West Elm Street and 111 North Stockton Street (PW)
Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for 2011 Disabled
Access Improvements, 100 Block West Elm Street and 111 North Stockton Street.
C-5 Accept Memorial Bench and Plaque Project in Memory of Coach Don Womble (PRCS)
Accepted the memorial bench and plaque project in memory of Coach Don Womble.
C-6 Adopt Resolution Approving Contract with Lodi Unified School District to Provide After
School Staff Support for the Bridge Program at Nine Locations During Fiscal Year 2011/12
($378,000) (PRCS)
Adopted Resolution No. 2011-82 approving the contract with Lodi Unified School District to
provide after school staff support for the Bridge Program at nine locations during fiscal year
2011/12 in the amount of $378,000.
C-7 Approve Assignment of Professional Services Agreement from InSite Environmental, Inc.
to Kleinfelder West, Inc. for Environmental Services Related to the Lodi West 60kV Power
Line Project (CM)
Approved the assignment of Professional Services Agreement from InSite Environmental, Inc. to
Kleinfelder West, Inc. for environmental services related to the Lodi West 60kV Power Line
Project.
C-8 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements and Purchase
Orders for Fixed -Network System as Follows and Appropriating Funds ($472,000). a)
Professional Services Agreement with Itron, Inc. ($179,570); b) Software License
Agreement with Itron, Inc. ($45,000): c) Four Blade Servers from Dell Marketing, LLP
($52,722); d) Hardware from General Pacific, Inc. ($103,041); and e) Radio Equipment
($30,000) (PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2011-83 authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements and
purchase orders for fixed -network system as follows and appropriating funds in the amount of
$472,000: a) Professional Services Agreement with Itron, Inc. ($179,570); b) Software License
Agreement with Itron, Inc. ($45,000); c) Four Blade Servers from Dell Marketing, LLP ($52,722);
d) Hardware from General Pacific, Inc. ($103,041); and e) Radio Equipment ($30,000).
C-9 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract for Van Buskirk Park
Playground Replacement, 600 North Pleasant Avenue, with A. M. Stephens Construction
Continued June 1, 2011
Companv. Inc.. of Lodi ($47.410) (PW
Adopted Resolution No. 2011-84 authorizing the City Manager to execute contract for Van
Buskirk Park Playground Replacement, 600 North Pleasant Avenue, with A. M. Stephens
Construction Company, Inc., of Lodi, in the amount of $47,410.
C-10 Adopt Resolution Ratifvina the San Joaquin Council of Governments' Annual Financial
Plan for Fiscal Year 2011/12 (PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2011-85 ratifying the San Joaquin Council of Governments' Annual
Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2011/12.
C-11 Approve Budget Year 2011/12 Concession Agreements with Maintenance & Operators,
General Services, Mid -Management, Fire, Fire Mid -Management, and Police Mid -
Management (CAS
Approved the budget year 2011/12 concession agreements with Maintenance & Operators,
General Services, Mid -Management, Fire, Fire Mid -Management, and Police Mid -Management.
C-12 Adopt Resolution Indicating Percentage of Employee's Share of Retirement Contributions
that are Paid by City of Lodi for Each Specific Employee Category/Bargaining Group (CM)
Adopted Resolution No. 2011-86 indicating percentage of employee's share of retirement
contributions that are paid by City of Lodi for each specific employee category/bargaining group.
C-13 Adopt Resolution Amending the CalPERS Contract Allowing Employees to Make
Retirement Contributions with Pre -Tax Payroll Deductions (CM)
Adopted Resolution No. 2011-87 amending the CalPERS contract allowing employees to make
retirement contributions with pre-tax payroll deductions.
C-14 Approve New Meeting Time for the Lodi Arts Commission (PRCS)
Approved the new meeting time for the Lodi Arts Commission.
C-15 Receive Report Regarding League of California Cities Communication Pertaining to
Senate Bill 474 (CLK)
Received report regarding League of California Cities communication pertaining to Senate Bill
474.
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.
Carolyn Van Exel, representing the San Joaquin County Fair Board of Directors, invited the City
Council and citizens to the fair to be held on June 15 - 19, 2011, at the San Joaquin County
Fairgrounds.
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Robin Rushing spoke in regard to his concerns about the electric utility billing cycle, which varies
in days, and the effect on the tier system.
E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non -Agenda Items
Council Member Nakanishi thanked City employees for their efforts in providing concessions to
balance the budget.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce provided an update on the Governor's revised proposal with respect
to enterprise zones.
Mayor Johnson wished Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce well with her health and suggested the City
Council review options for reducing its salary in light of employee concessions.
F. Comments by the City Manager on Non -Agenda Items
None.
G. Public Hearings - None
H. Communications
H-1 Post for Vacancy on the Lodi Improvement Committee (CLK�
Mayor Johnson made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, to direct the City Clerk
to post for the following vacancy:
Lodi Improvement Committee
James Finch, term to expire March 1, 2014
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 City of Lodi Financial Plan and Budget for the Fiscal Year
Beginning July 1, 2011 and Ending June 30, 2012, and Approving Fiscal Year 2011/12
Appropriation Spending Limit (CM)
City Manager Rad Bartlam and Deputy City Manager Jordan Ayers provided a PowerPoint
presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2011/12 Budget. Specific topics of discussion included an
overview, all funds recap, general fund overview, staffing levels, employee concessions, major
cost increases, workers compensation costs, retirement costs, medical costs, major capital
projects, draft budget changes, general fund changes, enterprise fund changes, special revenue
fund changes, and recommended actions.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Ayers stated fixed furloughs occur on the last
Friday of the month and equal a 4.6% pay reduction. He stated the six floating furlough days
must be taken prior to the end of the fiscal year and equal an additional 2.3% pay reduction.
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In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Ayers stated if concessions are reached with Police
the four police positions will remain and will not be laid off.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Ayers stated CalPers is one of the largest procurers
of health care coverage, which helps to secure better rates; although, the City is tied to whatever
rates CalPers is best able to negotiate.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Ayers stated the last wage related increase for the
Consumer Price Index was 2.8%.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, Mr. Ayers stated the projected income from water
meter installation prepayments is approximately $900,000.
In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Ayers and Mr. Bartlam confirmed that 15 employees are
taking the early retirement incentive, which impacts the budget because the resulting 11 to 12
positions that will remain unfunded result in an immediate salary and benefit savings.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, Mr. Bartlam stated departments are cross -training
employees in an effort to retain the institutional knowledge held by the retiring employees.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Ayers stated long-term disability (LTD) is negotiated
in employee contracts, there is a personal market for LTD insurance purchase, and the contracts
do not indicate whether the benefit needs to be provided internally or externally.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Ayers stated the current budget has $80,000
reserved for the LTD program.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Bartlam stated the economic development line
includes a share of some personnel but mostly includes memberships for other organizations
and subsidizing special events.
In response to Mayor Johnson, City Attorney Schwabauer stated the Library Board controls the
library budget but does not control negotiations with employees, which is under the City Council
purview.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, Mr. Bartlam stated the 9/80 schedule has not been
implemented at the Library as it was designed more for 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. departments.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Library Services Director Nancy Martinez stated Lodi
is the only city in the County that has its own library as all others contract with the County and
Stockton. She stated the Library does not receive any money from the County.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Ms. Martinez stated a reduction of some part-time hours
will result in the Library being open approximately 48 hours per week, it is currently open 52
hours per week, typically the Library is open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. three evenings a week,
and staff is looking into options for 9/80 schedules and service levels.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce requested information on departmental membership dues and the
value of the same, professional services contracts entered into over the last three years and the
ability to perform those services in-house, and additional savings that may be realized from
moving services, as was done previously with the Finance Department, into City -owned facilities
versus renting space.
Continued June 1, 2011
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Ayers stated there is no reduction in service
projected for transit.
In response to Alex Aliferis, Mayor Johnson and Mr. Ayers stated information regarding employee
salaries can be found on line on the City's website as well as the State Controller's website.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce made a motion, second by Mayor Johnson, to adopt Resolution
No. 2011-88 approving the City of Lodi Financial Plan and Budget for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, and approving fiscal year 2011/12 Appropriation
Spending 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
J. Ordinances
J-1 Adopt Ordinance No. 1845 Entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending
Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 13.20, 'Electrical Service,' by Repealing and Re -Enacting
Section 13.20.315, 'Schedule EDR-Economic Development Rates,' in Its Entirety" (CLK)
Mayor Johnson made a motion, second by Council Member Hansen, (following reading of the
title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print Ordinance No. 1845
entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 13.20,
'Electrical Service,' by Repealing and Re -Enacting Section 13.20.315, 'Schedule EDR-Economic
Development Rates,' in Its Entirety," which was introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City
Council held May 18, 2011.
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
J-2 Adopt Ordinance No. 1846 Entitled. "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending the
Official District Map of the City of Lodi and Thereby Prezoning the Parcel Located at
13333 North West Lane (APN 058-100-03) from AG -40 (County) to Planned Development
43 (PD -43)" (CLK)
Mayor Johnson made a motion, second by Council Member Hansen, (following reading of the
title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print Ordinance No. 1846
entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending the Official District Map of the City of
Lodi and Thereby Prezoning the Parcel Located at 13333 North West Lane (APN 058-100-03)
from AG -40 (County) to Planned Development 43 (PD -43)," which was introduced at a regular
meeting of the Lodi City Council held May 18, 2011.
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
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Noes: None
Absent: None
K. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:37 p.m.
ATTEST:
Randi Johl
City Clerk
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