HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 11, 2014 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL
SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014
A. Roll Call by City Clerk
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held
Tuesday, February 11, 2014, commencing at 7:00 a.m.
Present: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi,
Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, and Mayor Katzakian
Absent: None
Also Present: Interim City Manager Schwabauer, Interim City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk
Johl-Olson
B. Topic(s)
B-1 Downtown Liahtina Report (EU
Electric Utility Director Elizabeth Kirkley provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding downtown
lighting. Specific topics of discussion included current conditions, potential solutions, cost
estimates, comparisons with other cities, and next steps.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Ms. Kirkley stated underground wiring and conduit may
be damaged due to a variety of factors including tree roots and water.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Electric Utility Superintendent Charles Berry stated
lighting maintenance would include inspection of outlets and mechanical connections,
although the wire itself would not necessarily be tested unless there was an indication that it was
not working.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Ms. Kirkley confirmed that holiday lighting would
continue to be available during the holiday season in downtown with any of the chosen options if
the City Council so desired.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Ms. Kirkley stated there would be a need to hire a
licensed electrician because the utility does not employ staff to handle this type of an electrical
project.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Engineering and Operations Manager Jay
Marchesseault stated the cost for the current lighting if it was operational would be approximately
$8,000, or three to four times the amount of the projected cost for the recommended energy
efficient lighting usage as outlined in the presentation.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Ms. Kirkley stated the City Council could consider
options for retaining up lights if it so desired. A brief discussion ensued amongst the City Council
and Ms. Kirkley regarding maintenance and safety considerations for lights that are installed
in the ground.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Lodi Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Pat
Patrick stated that the vendors for the street faire and other similar events do not currently use
the outlets because they are not working and are advised of the same prior to the events.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Schwabauer stated there is no longer any
assessment in the downtown area. Mr. Sandelin stated the active assessment included the
downtown guidelines and lighting considerations.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Construction Project Manager Gary Wiman provided an
overview of the process for digging and replacing the existing wire and the cost estimate for the
same, which included prevailing wage. Mr. Wiman stated he was not asked to review the Palo
Alto approach to date.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Interim City Manager Steve Schwabauer stated the
City does not have a legal obligation to provide lighting but it can do so on a voluntary basis.
Th City Council provided general direction to provide lighting on School Street in downtown on a
year-round basis, including during the holiday season.
Pat Patrick spoke in support of providing lighting in downtown on a year-round basis for safety
and tourism purposes and encouraged the City to work with downtown property owners to find
solutions for the same.
Ed Miller spoke in support of lighting in downtown on a year-round basis and encouraged staff to
utilize a different design for the project to ensure that the current problems do not reoccur in the
future.
Council Member Johnson, in concurrence with Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen and Council Member
Mounce, requested information regarding utilizing local businesses for City projects, power
washing or repainting downtown areas, and bidding for the Hutchins Street Square carpet
replacement project.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Ms. Kirkley stated there is enough funding in the
street light budget to maintain existing street lights but not decorative lighting.
C. Comments by Public on Non-Aaenda Items
None.
D. Adjournment
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 a.m.
ATTEST:
Randi Johl-Olson
City Clerk
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MEETING DATE:
PREPARED BY:
Downtown Lighting Report
February 11, 2014
Electric Utility Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive Downtown Lighting Report.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Several years. ago decorative lighting and electrical outlets were
installed in tree wells downtown Lodi along School, Oak and Elm
streets as part of a downtown beautification project. The lights and
most of the outlets are no longer functioning. The City Manager requested staff investigate options for
restoring decorative lighting in the downtown corridor. This report will provide an overview of current
conditions, potential solutions, funding considerations, as well as practices in other cities.
Staff desires further direction from the City Council for enhancing Lodi's downtown lighting along with
making necessary repairs to the electrical outlets.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
APPROVED:
Not applicable.
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■ Energy cost ($235 monthly, $2,820 annually)
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