HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 16, 2014LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014
C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call
The City Council Closed Session meeting of July 16, 2014, was called to order by Mayor
Katzakian at 6:45 p.m.
Present: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi,
Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, and Mayor Katzakian
Absent: None
Also Present: None
NOTE: Council Member Mounce participated via teleconference.
C-2 Announcement of Closed Session
a) Public Employee Performance
Evaluation/Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Resignation/Appointment of Council Appointees,
Job Title: City Clerk; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
At 6:45 p.m., Mayor Katzakian adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above
matter. Only City Council Members were present during Closed Session; staff was not present.
The Closed Session adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Katzakian reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Magdich
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 July 16, 2014, was called to order by Mayor Katzakian at
7:00 p.m.
Present: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi,
Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, and Mayor Katzakian
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and Administrative Secretary
Chadwick
NOTE: Council Member Mounce participated via teleconference.
B. Presentations
B-1 National Night Out Proclamation (PD)
Mayor Katzakian presented proclamation to Chet Somera, Crime Prevention Coordinator,
proclaiming Tuesday, August 5, 2014, as "National Night Out' in Lodi. Mr. Somera expressed his
appreciation and hoped everyone would come out and enjoy the planned activities.
C. Consent Calendar (Reading: Comments by the Public: Council Action)
Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Mayor 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 Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Hansen, and Mayor Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
C-1 Receive Register of Claims in the Amount of $6.602.193.31 (FIN)
Claims were approved in the amount of $6,602,193.31.
C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK)
The minutes of June 17, 2014 (Shirtsleeve Session), June 17, 2014 (Special Meeting), June 18,
2014 (Regular Meeting), June 24, 2014 (Shirtsleeve Session), July 1, 2014 (Shirtsleeve Session),
July 2, 2014 (Regular Meeting), and July 8, 2014 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written.
C-3 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids to Procure Triplex Cable
Approved the specifications and authorized advertisement for bids to procure triplex cable.
C-4 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids to Procure Vaults, Service
Boxes, and Box Pads (EU)
Approved the specifications and authorized advertisement for bids to procure vaults, service
boxes, and box pads.
C-5 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids to Procure Padmount
Transformers (EU)
Approved the specifications and authorized advertisement for bids to procure padmount
transformers.
C-6 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids to Procure Traver Padmount
Switches (EU)
Approved the specifications and authorized advertisement for bids to procure Trayer padmount
switches.
C-7 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of DL4000 Backup and Recovery Appliance
from Dell Computers ($56.872) (CM)
Adopted Resolution No. 2014-117 authorizing the purchase of DL4000 backup and recovery
appliance from Dell Computers in the amount of $56,872.
C-8 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for Lodi Lake Park - Youth Area Pathway
Improvements, to A. M. Stephens Construction Company, Inc., of Lodi ($21,148.75) (PW
Adopted Resolution No. 2014-118 awarding contract for Lodi Lake Park - Youth Area Pathway
Improvements, to A. M. Stephens Construction Company, Inc., of Lodi, in the amount of
$21,148.75.
C-9 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Fire Station No. 3 Parking Lot Improvements,
2141 South Ham Lane (PW)
Accepted the improvements under contract for Fire Station No. 3 Parking Lot Improvements,
2141 South Ham Lane.
C-10 Accept Improvements Under Contract for White Slouch Water Pollution Control Facility
Pond Fencing Project 2013 (PW)
Accepted the improvements under contract for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility
Pond Fencing Project 2013.
C-11 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Professional Services
Agreement for Public Safety Radio Support with Delta Wireless, of Stockton ($46,128)
(CM)
Adopted Resolution No. 2014-119 authorizing the City Manager to execute Professional Services
Agreement for Public Safety Radio Support with Delta Wireless, of Stockton, in the amount of
$46,128.
C-12 Adopt Resolution Authorizinq the City Manager to Execute Professional Services
Agreement with Apogee Interactive, Inc., of Tucker, Georgia, for On -Line Customer Energy
Audit Applications ($24,300) (EU)
Adopted Resolution No. 2014-120 authorizing the City Manager to execute Professional Services
Agreement with Apogee Interactive, Inc., of Tucker, Georgia, for on-line customer energy audit
applications in the amount of $24,300.
C-13 Adopt Resolution Approving Contract with Lodi Unified School District to Provide After -
School Staff Support for the Bridge Program at 13 Locations During Fiscal Years
2014/2015 and 2015/2016 ($1,091,507.42) (PRCS)
This item was pulled by Council Member Nakanishi for further discussion.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Jeff
Hood stated that this was on a per year basis. Lodi Unified School District is limited to a set
amount of money for this program and it did not take into account the minimum wage increase,
therefore, the number of City employees participating in the program will decrease and this will
remain a cost recovery option for Parks and Recreation.
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Mayor Katzakian, to adopt Resolution No.
2014-121 approving contract with Lodi Unified School District to provide after-school staff support
for the Bridge program at 13 locations during fiscal years 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 in the
amount of $1,091,507.42.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Hansen, and Mayor Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
C-14 Set Public Hearing for August 6. 2014, to Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the
Planning Commission's Recommendation to Authorize 227 Medium -Density Residential
and 330 High -Density Residential Growth Management Allocations for Reynolds Ranch
Subdivision (CD)
Set public hearing for August 6, 2014, to consider adopting a resolution approving the Planning
Commission's recommendation to authorize 227 medium -density residential and 330 high-density
residential Growth Management Allocations for Reynolds Ranch Subdivision.
D. Comments by the Public on Non-Aaenda Items THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON -
AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE
MINUTES. Public comment may only be made on matters within the Lodi City Council's
jurisdiction (Government Code Section 54954.3, Lodi City Council Protocol Manual Section
6.31). The Council cannot take action or deliberate on items that are not on this agenda
unless there is an emergency and the need to take action on that emeraencv arose after
this agenda was posted (Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2)). All other items may
only be referred for review to staff or placement on a future Council agenda.
Robert Wyrich requested Council reduce the annual cost for the Lodi Lake Park entrance fee for
seniors from $50 to $20. Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen stated that the item would have to be
brought back to the Council by staff before a vote could take place. Council Member Nakanishi
asked if this should be brought before the Recreation Commission first, to which City Manager
Schwabauer responded in the affirmative. Mr. Wyrich also asked that, during the Zinfest and the
Wine and Chocolate Festival, the right lane along Turner Road in front of the Wine and Visitors
Center and the park be reserved for designated drivers. Council Member Johnson asked staff
why there is no parking along that stretch of Turner Road. Public Works Director Wally Sandelin
stated he would look into it and bring it back to Council. Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen cautioned
against allowing parking too close to the entrance and exit of the Visitors Center.
Mark Wilcox expressed his concerns regarding safety at the intersection of York Street and
Fairmont Avenue.
John Slaughterback expressed his concern about an article in the Lodi News -Sentinel regarding
the lowering of Development Impact Fees. He felt that reducing the fees for new development
would not help home buyers qualify for home loans and would render the fee reduction irrelevant.
Mr. Slaughterback also brought up his concern over the cost of the contract adopted on June
8 for West Yost to prepare the paperwork for the discharge permit and an operational manual for
the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility. He would like to see some discussion occur
when contracts of this nature are adopted by the City Council. City Manager Schwabauer stated
that the reason West Yost was chosen for the referenced contract was because of its familiarity
with the facility and the possible consequences of the reports not being done accurately.
E. Comments by the Citv Council Members on Non-Aaenda Items
Council Member Johnson inquired about a Police Department employee who was recently
recognized nationally by a professional organization and would like to see something brought
forward for Council to recognize her as well. Mr. Johnson also mentioned that he had a
discussion with the new Human Resources Manager, Adele Post, and encouraged City staff to
take advantage of the tools that are in place to reclassify positions that have out grown their
current descriptions. Additionally, there is a program in place for tuition reimbursement, and he
encouraged employees to take advantage of the program to upgrade their knowledge. Mr.
Johnson stated he would like to start a suggestion box for City employees, stating he believed
many interesting ideas could come from their experiences.
Council Member Mounce expressed her appreciation for being able to conference in to the
meeting, stating she was attending a board meeting for the League of California Cities. Ms.
Mounce expressed her concerns regarding fireworks and the effect they have on animals and
seniors in the community. She would like Council to review the ordinance and strengthen the
enforcement regarding illegal fireworks or prohibit them all together.
Council Member Nakanishi stated he has received many e-mails from the public asking if Council
is aware of the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) liability. Mr. Nakanishi
reported on the current condition of the City's PERS liability compared to the fund in general. Mr.
Nakanishi further stated that water use in San Joaquin County has dropped even though the
overall State water use has increased.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen asked that the meeting be closed in memory of former Woodbridge
Fire Chief, Hank Wright. He announced that Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) Executive
Director Jim Pope is retiring. Mr. Hansen further stated that expenditures are approved in the
millions of dollars on any given Council agenda and that Council does study the items and follows
up with staff if questions need to be answered. He agreed that illegal fireworks are a challenge to
enforce, however, he would like to review alternatives rather than eliminating them.
Council Member Johnson stated his concerns regarding the health of the PERS fund, stating that
18 percent is still a long way from making the fund healthy.
F. Comments by the City Manager on Non -Agenda Items
City Manager Schwabauer thanked Council Member Johnson for the suggestion to implement a
suggestion box and cited examples of employees suggesting and implementing new ideas that
have saved the City money. Mr. Schwabauber stated that fines on illegal fireworks are
somewhat high already and agreed with Council Members that the increase in the number of
illegal fireworks is a problem. Mr. Schwabauer expressed congratulations to Jim Pope at NCPA.
He further mentioned the incident that occurred today with the bank robbery and high speed
chase and thanked fire and police personnel for everything it does. He further stated that the
PERS fund may be growing, but the overall health of the fund is still losing because of the catch-
up situation.
G. Public Hearinas
G-1 Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Resolution Settinq Pre -Approved Engineering News
Record Adjustment Index for Wastewater Rates and Restructured Water Rates for
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Customers (PW)
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file
in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Katzakian called for the public hearing to consider adopting
resolution setting pre -approved Engineering News Record adjustment index for wastewater rates
and restructured water rates for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Public Works Director Wally Sandelin gave a brief overview of the proposed resolution setting
pre -approved Engineering News Record Adjustment Index for wastewater rates and restructured
water rates for residential, commercial, and industrial customers as set forth in the Council
Communication. Mr. Sandelin pointed out the changes shown on the Blue Sheet item that
was provided and will be incorporated into the resolution before Council.
In response to Mayor Katzakian, Mr. Sandelin stated that, among the cities that have upgraded
their wastewater plants, the fees are comparable.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Sandelin stated that the numbers are based on
actual metered data from three-bedroom dwellings that have been collected over the past year.
Mr. Johnson expressed concern over how low the numbers appear to be.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Sandelin stated that the rates for seniors living in
a typical single-family dwelling will go down on average, but the non-residential customers will
see an increase.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Sandelin stated that the magnitude of the
change for non-residential properties will not be significant. He stated these calculations are
averages, not everyone will see a decrease, and some may see a small increase. A one-year
worth of metered usage was provided to each customer prior to being billed for the metered
water. The flat rate increase will only affect those that have not been switched over to meters. By
the time the base rate increase occurs, there should be approximately 1,500 more residences
that will be on meters and will not be affected by the base rate change. Mr. Schwabauer stated
that without the metered data the City would not know that a restructuring was necessary. Mr.
Sandelin stated that 70 percent of non-residential customers are on meters. The restructuring will
bring the non-residential customer rates in line with residential.
In response to Mayor Katzakian, Mr. Sandelin stated that the base rate will be stabilized and the
metered usage rate will be the one that increases. The State would like the base rate to be
around 30 percent and the commodity charge around 70 percent, and the City is currently at 50
percent for base and commodity.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Mr. Sandelin stated that multi -family and non-residential
rates will increase. Ms. Mounce stated her concern over multi -family dwellings not having multiple
meters. Mr. Sandelin stated that the program is not at a stage to address the multi -family, multi -
meter issue other than for the mobile home parks.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Sandelin stated that the wastewater rate for
Modesto does not take into account the new plant that is being built, but he will contact Modesto
staff to inquire what the increase would be.
Mayor Katzakian opened the public hearing for public comment.
There being no public comments, Mayor Katzakian closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to adopt
Resolution No. 2014-122 setting pre -approved Engineering News Record adjustment index for
wastewater rates and restructured water rates for residential, commercial, and industrial
customers.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, and
Mayor Katzakian
Noes: Council Member Mounce
Absent: None
G-2 Public Hearing to Consider Resolution Adoptinq Final Engineer's Annual Levy Report for
Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1, Fiscal Year
2014/15. and Orderinq the Levy and Collection of Assessments (PW)
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file
in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Katzakian called for the public hearing to consider resolution
adopting Final Engineer's Annual Levy Report for Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance
Assessment District No. 2003-1, Fiscal Year 2014/15, and ordering the levy and collection of
assessments.
Public Works Director Wally Sandelin gave a brief PowerPoint presentation on the proposed
resolution approving the Final Engineer's Annual Levy Report for Lodi Consolidated Landscape
Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1, Fiscal Year 2014/15 and ordering the levy and
collection of assessments as set forth in the Council Communication.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Sandelin stated that on a future report the
collection of money from the insurance company for damage to the masonry wall will be reported
as revenue.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Sandelin stated that combining the zones will
simplify the process.
Mayor Katzakian opened the public hearing for public comment.
There being no public comments, Mayor Katzakian closed the public hearing.
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to adopt
Resolution No. 2014-123 adopting Final Engineer's Annual Levy Report for Lodi Consolidated
Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1, Fiscal Year 2014/15, and ordering the
levy and collection of assessments.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Hansen, and Mayor Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
G-3 Public Hearing to Receive Input and to Consider Adoption of Resolutions to Call for and to
Declare the Election Results to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1
(Public Services) and to Introduce an Ordinance Levying and Apportioning the Special Tax
Therein (PW)
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file
in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Katzakian called for the public hearing to receive input and to
consider adoption of resolutions to call for and declare the election results to annex territory to
Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2007-1 (Public Services) and to introduce an ordinance
levying and apportioning the special tax therein.
Public Works Director Wally Sandelin gave a brief PowerPoint presentation regarding
the resolutions to call for and to declare the election results to annex territory to CFD No. 2007-1
(Public Services) and ordinance levying and apportioning the special tax therein as set forth in the
Council Communication.
In response to Mayor Katzakian, Mr. Sandelin stated that there is no sunset date, but the
maximum yearly increase amount is the greater of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 5 percent.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Sandelin stated that the basic principle is that
the CFD makes up the difference in the property tax and the cost of the new dwelling on public
services. Mr. Schwabauer added that for the new subdivisions this fee structure will maintain the
public services once they are built, taking the pressure off of the general fund.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Sandelin stated that in 2007 the Reynolds Ranch
Project was placed in the CFD and this includes the subdivision that will be a part of that project.
He stated that new development will be paying more for public services.
Mayor Katzakian opened the public hearing for public comment.
Mark Wilcox stated that people who purchase these homes will be looking at significant increases
to their cost of living through their property taxes and questioned whether this was a viable
solution. Mr. Hansen stated that property taxes no longer pay for the cost of services. Mr.
Schwabauer gave an example of the percentage of property taxes that the City receives for the
purpose of paying for City services such as police, fire, parks, streets, library, etc. Mr. Wilcox
stated his concern that, after people retire, the rates will continue to increase and they may no
longer be able to afford the development cost. Mr. Katzakian expressed his concern with the
billing getting out of hand. Mr. Schwabauer stated the CPI index does not have to raise the rate.
City Attorney Magdich stated there have been no written protests received.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Katzakian closed the public hearing.
Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Council Member Mounce, to adopt
Resolution No. 2014-124 calling an election to submit to the qualified electors the question of
levying a special tax within the area proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No.
2007-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 1).
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Hansen, and Mayor Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
Administrative Secretary Kari Chadwick announced the results of the vote: 116 qualified
landowners, 116 votes cast, 116 yes votes, and zero no votes.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to adopt
Resolution No. 2014-125 declaring the results of the special election held on Wednesday, July
16, 2014, and ordering the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1
(Public Services) (Annexation No. 1).
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Hansen, and Mayor Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Council Member Mounce, to introduce
Ordinance No 1894 levying and apportioning the special tax in territory annexed to Community
Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 1).
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Hansen, and Mayor Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
H. Communications - None
I. Regular Calendar
1-1 Introduce Ordinance Repealing and Re -Enacting Lodi Municipal Code Title 6 - Animals - in
Its Entirety: and Adopt Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2006-129 Relating to Animal
Shelter Res. Fees and Approving Animal Shelter Fee Schedule (PD)
Lodi Animal Control Officer Jennifer Bender provided a brief PowerPoint Presentation of the
proposed changes to the ordinance and resolution as set forth in the Council Communication.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Officer Bender stated that the day of impound is not
counted nor are any of the Shelter's non -business days to give owners a chance to retrieve their
lost animals.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Officer Bender stated that the breeding portion is
currently not regulated, but with this change it will be limited.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Officer Bender confirmed that this is clean-up
language and is not meant to target vicious dogs. It is meant to put added enforcement in the new
language. City Attorney Magdich stated that the penalty for vicious dogs is increasing to a
misdemeanor.
In response to Mayor Katzakian, Ms. Magdich stated that for the last five years there has been a
data base maintained by surrounding jurisdictions for the purpose of tracking vicious dogs in case
they relocate to another jurisdiction, which Officer Bender confirmed to be correct.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Officer Bender stated that the rabies issue on feral cats
is not addressed in this ordinance. There is an at -large ordinance for both cats and dogs that
covers the vaccination.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Officer Bender stated that the penalty for not licensing
a cat or dog is a $50 charge.
Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to introduce
Ordinance No. 1895 repealing and reenacting Lodi Municipal Code Title 6 - Animals - in its
entirety.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Hansen, and Mayor Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to adopt
Resolution No. 2014-126 repealing Resolution No. 2006-129 relating to animal shelter fees and
approving animal shelter fee schedule.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Hansen, and Mayor Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
1-2 Consider Disbanding the Lodi Animal Commission (PD
This item was pulled from the agenda by staff.
1-3 Adopt Resolution Declaring an Emergency Condition at White Slough Water Pollution
Control Facility Digesters No. 1 and No. 2 and Authorizing City Manager to Order Required
Actions and Execute the Necessary Contracts to Replace the Roofs of the Digesters and
Appurtenant Equipment and Appropriating Funds ($3.100,000) (PW)
Public Works Director Wally Sandelin gave a brief overview of the proposed resolution regarding
the emergency condition at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility as set forth in the
Council Communication.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Sandelin confirmed that there are two operating
digesters and a third one functioning poorly, and the plant needs three to operate. He stated that
Digester No. 4 is new, No. 3 was constructed in 1989, and the damage did not happen overnight.
The hydrogen sulphite gas turns into sulfuric acid and eats away at the steel if it is not kept
properly coated. The life expectancy to correct these two is 40 years based on the current
estimate, and the funding is available in the wastewater fund. It will push other projects back a
bit, but will not cause a rate impact.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Mr. Sandelin stated a maintenance checklist was
already in place, which was how this was found. Karen Honer, Wastewater Plant Superintendent,
started the process of cleaning the oldest digesters and working forward.
In response to Mayor Katzakian, Mr. Sandelin stated that the $3.1 million is the engineer's
estimate and staff hopes the actual cost will be less. The plan for the future will be to possibly hire
a construction management firm such as West Yost because of its vast knowledge of the facility.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Sandelin stated that staff will bring back to Council
the cost estimate for building a new digester versus fixing this one.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Sandelin stated that the inspection done by Neil
Anderson focused strictly on the concrete structure and not the steel cover. Mr. Johnson would
like to see what the re -prioritizing of the projects looks like and questioned why the reserve for
capital projects is not being used. Mr. Schwabauer stated that within the Capital Reserve account
there is not a separate catastrophic reserve category. Mr. Sandelin stated that the account is
made up of 25 percent operating reserve and the rest is a fund balance for capital projects. The
two projects that will be displaced are the addition of a micro turban and upgrades or replacement
of the solids handling facility.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Sandelin stated that the real numbers are based on
repairing instead of completely replacing. There will be upgrades made to the tank and
improvements to the lid. Council Member Johnson requested a tour of the site. Mr. Sandelin
arranged the tour for Monday, July 21.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Sandelin stated that the cost difference between a
completely new digester and repairing the existing one can be better answered once all of the
information has been gathered.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Mr. Sandelin stated that a status update will be brought
back to the Council at each regular meeting.
Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt
Resolution No. 2014-127 declaring an emergency condition at White Slough Water Pollution
Control Facility Digesters No. 1 and No. 2 and authorizing the City Manager to order required
actions and execute the necessary contracts to replace the roofs of the digesters and
appurtenant equipment and appropriating funds in the amount of $3,100,000.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Hansen, and Mayor Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
1-4 Adopt Resolution Approving Revisions to the Job Description, Salary Range, and
Reclassification for the Position of Chief Water Plant Operator to Water Plant
Superintendent. Retroactive to March 3. 2014 (CM)
Human Resources Manager Adele Post gave a brief overview of the revisions to the job
description, salary range, and reclassification of the position of Chief Water Plant Operator to
Water Plant Superintendent, retroactive to March 3, 2014, as set forth in the Council
Communication.
In response to Mayor Katzakian, Ms. Post stated that the retroactive date reflects the original date
the request came to the Human Resources office.
Mark Wilcox questioned what the salary would be, to which Ms. Post responded with the salary
range as set forth in the staff report.
Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Mayor Katzakian, to adopt Resolution No.
2014-128 approving revisions to the job description, salary range, and reclassification for the
position of Chief Water Plant Operator to Water Plant Superintendent, retroactive to March 3,
2014.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Hansen, and Mayor Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
1-5 Adopt Resolution Approving Revisions to the Job Title, Description, and Salary Range of
the Building Services Coordinator Position and Reclassify One Employee to Building
Services Supervisor, Retroactive to October 28, 2013 (CM)
Human Resources Manager Adele Post gave a brief overview of the revisions to the job title,
description, and salary range of the Building Services Coordinator position and reclassification of
one employee to Building Services Supervisor, retroactive to October 28, 2013, as set forth in the
Council Communication.
In response to City Manager Schwabauer, Human Resources Manager Adele Post stated the
proposed salary range as set forth in the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to adopt
Resolution No. 2014-129 approving revisions to the job title, description, and salary range of the
Building Services Coordinator position and reclassifying one employee to Building Services
Supervisor, retroactive to October 28, 2013.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Hansen, and Mayor Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
1-6 Adopt Resolution Appointinq Jennifer Robison to the Position of City Clerk, Approving the
Related Employment Agreement, and Rescinding Resolution No. 2014-101
City Attorney Magdich gave a brief overview of the appointment of Jennifer M. Robison to the
position of City Clerk and the related employment agreement as set forth in the Council
Communication.
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to adopt
Resolution No. 2014-130 appointing Jennifer Robison to the position of City Clerk, approving the
related employment agreement, and rescinding Resolution No. 2014-101.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Hansen, and Mayor Katzakian
Noes: None
Absent: None
J. Ordinances - None
K. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m., in memory of Hank
Wright, former Woodbridge Fire Chief, who passed away on June 21, 2014.
ATTEST:
Kari Chadwick
Administrative Secretary