HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 18, 2012LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012
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The City Council Closed Session meeting of January 18, 2012, was called to order by Mayor
Mounce at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Katzakian,
Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Mounce
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, and Dean Gualco, Human
Resources Manager (Labor Negotiators), Regarding Unrepresented Executive
Management, Lodi City Mid -Management Association, Unrepresented Confidential
Employees, AFSCME General Services and Maintenance & Operators, International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Fire Mid -Managers, and Lodi Professional Firefighters
Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6
b) Conference with Stephen Schwabauer, City Attorney (Labor Negotiator), Regarding Police
Mid -Managers, Lodi Police Officers Association, and Lodi Police Dispatchers Association
Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6
C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
At 6:00 p.m., Mayor Mounce adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above
matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Mounce reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney
Schwabauer disclosed the following actions.
Items C-2 (a) and C-2 (b) were discussion only with no reportable action.
A. Call to Order / Roll Call
The Regular City Council meeting of January 18, 2012, was called to order by Mayor Mounce
at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Katzakian, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi,
and Mayor Mounce
Absent: Council Member Johnson
Also Present: City Manager Bartlam, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl
B. Presentations - None
C. Consent Calendar (Reading: Comments by the Public: Council Action)
Continued January 18, 2012
Council Member Hansen 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, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi,
and Mayor Mounce
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnson
C-1 Receive Register of Claims in the Amount of $9,344,119.27 (FIN)
Claims were approved in the amount of $9,344,119.27.
C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK)
The minutes of December 20, 2011 (Shirtsleeve Session), December 21, 2011 (Regular
Meeting), December 27, 2011 (Shirtsleeve Session), January 3, 2012 (Shirtsleeve Session),
January 4, 2012 (Regular Meeting), January 10, 2012 (Shirtsleeve Session), and January 10,
2012 (Special Meeting) were approved as written.
C-3 Authorize Request for Proposals for Security Services for the Hutchins Street Square
Community Center (PRCS)
Authorized the request for proposals for security services for the Hutchins Street Square
Community Center.
C-4 Adopt Resolution Approving the Purchase of Padmount Transformers from HEES
Enterprises, Inc., of Astoria, Oregon ($72,698.93) (EUD)
Adopted Resolution No. 2012-01 approving the purchase of padmount transformers from HEES
Enterprises, Inc., of Astoria, Oregon, in the amount of $72,698.93.
C-5 Adopt Resolution Rejecting Non -Responsive Bids, Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute Contract for Transit Station Facility Improvement Project with Diede Construction,
Inc., of Lodi ($127,596.50). and Appropriating Funds ($25,000) (PW)
This item was pulled by City Manager Bartlam for consideration at a future meeting.
C-6 Adopt Resolution Rejecting Non -Responsive Bid, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute
Contract for City of Lodi Facility Painting Project with OnPoint Construction, of Millbrae
($53,140), and Appropriating Funds ($23,584) (PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2012-02 rejecting non-responsive bid, authorizing the City Manager to
execute contract for City of Lodi Facility Painting Project with OnPoint Construction, of Millbrae, in
the amount of $53,140, and appropriating funds in the amount of $23,584.
C-7 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Well 27 On -Site Improvements, 2360 West
Century Boulevard (PW)
Accepted the improvements under contract for Well 27 On -Site Improvements, 2360 West
Century Boulevard.
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C-8 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Municipal Service Center Parking Lot
Improvement Project (PW)
Accepted the improvements under contract for Municipal Service Center Parking Lot
Improvement Project.
C-9 Adopt Resolution Accepting Improvements Under Contract for State Route 99/Harney
Lane Interim Improvement Project, Appropriating Funds ($60,000), and Authorizing the
City Manager to Execute a Plant Establishment Agreement with Knife River Construction,
of Stockton (PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2012-03 accepting the improvements under contract for State Route
99/Harney Lane Interim Improvement Project, appropriating funds in the amount of $60,000, and
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Plant Establishment Agreement with Knife River
Construction, of Stockton.
C-10 Adopt Resolution Establishing a Fee Recovery Schedule for the Lodi Energy Theft
Diversion Program (EUD)
This item was pulled for discussion by Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, Mr. Bartlam stated this proposed resolution
establishing fees for the Lodi Energy Theft Diversion Program applies to those individuals who
are stealing electricity from the utility and the rate payers of the community.
Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Hansen, to adopt
Resolution No. 2012-04 establishing a fee recovery schedule for the Lodi Energy Theft Diversion
Program.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Katzakian, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi,
and Mayor Mounce
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnson
C-11 Approve New Meeting Day and Time for the Lodi Senior Citizens Commission (PRCS)
Approved new meeting day and time for the Lodi Senior Citizens Commission.
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.
Jane Lea spoke in regard to the abolishment of redevelopment pursuant to the Governor's
budget and the California Supreme Court decision and requested that the City abolish its
redevelopment agency. City Attorney Schwabauer stated no additional Council action is needed
as the redevelopment agency for the City of Lodi will be automatically abolished on February 1,
Continued January 18, 2012
2012.
E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non -Agenda Items
Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi provided an update on the "State of the State" as presented by
Governor Jerry Brown.
F. Comments by the City Manager on Non -Agenda Items
City Manager Bartlam introduced the new Fire Chief, Larry Rooney, to the City Council and the
community.
G. Public Hearings - None
H. Communications
H-1 Monthly Protocol Account Report (CLK)
Mayor Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Katzakian, to approve the cumulative
Monthly Protocol Account Report through December 31, 2011.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Katzakian, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi,
and Mayor Mounce
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnson
I. Regular Calendar
1-1 Introduce Ordinance Revising Lodi Municipal Code Section 13.04 Related to Utility Billin
tCM)
Deputy City Manager/Finance Director Jordan Ayers provided a brief PowerPoint presentation
regarding the proposed ordinance pertaining to utility billing. Specific topics of discussion
included the current time line and inconsistencies with the current ordinance, proposed time line,
summary of changes, due date, deposits, terms, notices, and recommended action.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Ayers stated the deposit applies to anyone who
cannot show good payment history.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Mr. Ayers stated the delinquency date will be 26 days from the
issue date, which also allows for delays in the mail system.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Mr. Ayers stated to ensure the new system works as it is
supposed to the internal calculator, which is automated, will reflect current trigger dates and
systems reports will be generated each day to reflect the current status of accounts.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Mr. Ayers stated shut offs will be happening multiple days during
the week, medical accounts are not turned off, and public outreach will happen through the bill
stuffers, newspapers, and at the counter.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, Mr. Ayers stated the utility bill will have a specific
due date on it and the fine amount can also be included.
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Ed Miller spoke in regard to having a performance metric in place for such a system. City
Manager Bartlam stated late fees are used to offset the costs associated with collecting those
fees and he is hopeful in some time the bad debt number from the utility will decline showing the
system is performing as it should be.
Maria Rufino spoke in regard to the lack of customer service she received at the Finance
Department front counter and her concerns regarding the deposit amount of $325 for a non -US
identification when an additional $325 deposit is already on the account with a valid US
identification.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Mr. Ayers confirmed that as the ordinance currently reads an
initial $325 deposit is required on a new account and an additional $325 deposit would be
required for each additional adult who does not have a US identification.
In response to Mayor Mounce, City Attorney Schwabauer stated the City has had a history of
people gaming the system through altered rental agreements, which is why the current system is
in place.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Mr. Ayers stated the social security number is used to verify
customer identification consistent with the FACT Act through a credit reporting system and is not
connected to immigration.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, Mr. Ayers stated he will be following up with the
employees regarding the customer service protocol and policy based on the complaint received.
Discussion ensued amongst the City Council and City Manager Bartlam regarding the gaming of
the system with roommates versus when a new tenant comes in and altered rental agreements.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Bartlam stated a listing of all adults is required for
everyone who opens an account and an additional deposit is required for any of those adults who
cannot produce a US identification.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Mr. Ayers stated a deposit stays on an account for 12 months
assuming there are no late payments.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Ayers confirmed a valid US identification would
include a California drivers license, identification card, passport, or military identification.
In response to discussion by the City Council, Mr. Schwabauer stated the proposed ordinance
can be amended if desired to state that an additional deposit shall not be required for a non -US
identification where a US identification deposit already exists on the account.
Council Member Hansen made a motion, second by Council Member Katzakian, to introduce
Ordinance No. 1856 revising Lodi Municipal Code Section 13.04 related to utility billing as
amended with respect to the deposit requirements.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Katzakian, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi,
and Mayor Mounce
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnson
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Continued January 18, 2012
Ordinances - None
K. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
8:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Randi Johl
City Clerk