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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 4, 2015LODI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2015 C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call The City Council Closed Session meeting of March 4, 2015, was called to order by Mayor Johnson at 6:00 p.m. Present: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Johnson Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo C-2 Announcement of Closed Session a) Conference with Adele Post, Human Resources Manager, and Jordan Ayers, Deputy City Manager (Labor Negotiators), Regarding Lodi City Mid -Management Association, AFSCME General Services and Maintenance & Operators, Police Mid -Managers, Lodi Police Officers Association, Lodi Police Dispatchers Association, and Lodi Professional Firefighters Pursuant to Government Code 454957.6 (CM) 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 6:55 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 Magdich disclosed the following action. Item C-2 (a) was discussion and direction only with no reportable action. A. Call to Order / Roll Call The Regular City Council meeting of March 4, 2015, was called to order by Mayor Johnson at 7:00 p.m. Present: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Johnson Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo B. Presentations B-1 Fix A Leak Week Proclamation (PW) Mayor Johnson presented a proclamation to Kathryn Garcia, City of Lodi Compliance Engineer, proclaiming March 16-22, 2015, as "Fix A Leak Week" in the City of Lodi. Ms. Garcia invited Council and the public to a water conservation event on March 16 at 5 p.m. at Hutchins Street Square, at which demonstrations will be given on leak detection and water runoff. B-2 Quarterly Update from the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission (PRCS) Ryan Ozminkowski, member of the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission, provided an update on the Commission's accomplishments and activities. Mr. Ozminkowski thanked Council for its support, announced the upcoming dodge ball tournament at the Lodi Grape Festival grounds between Lodi High and Tokay High leaders, and expressed the Commission's desire to volunteer in the community. Mayor Johnson suggested the Commission contact Nancy Beckman, CEO of Visit Lodi!, to see how its members can get involved with the upcoming Amgen tour. C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action) Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, 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 Kuehne, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Johnson Noes: None Absent: None C-1 Receive Register of Claims in the Amount of $2,844,228.02 (FIN) Claims were approved in the amount of $2,844,228.02. C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK) The minutes of February 10, 2015 (Shirtsleeve Session), February 17, 2015 (Shirtsleeve Session), and February 18, 2015 (Regular Meeting) were approved as written. C-3 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the Lodi Lake Wading Pool Resurfacing Improvements (PRCS) Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for the Lodi Lake Wading Pool Resurfacing Improvements. C-4 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids; Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Award Bid and Execute Contract for Downtown Way -Finding Sign Installation Project Phase 1A and Appropriating Funds ($110,OOO) (PW) This item was pulled from the agenda pursuant to staffs request. C-5 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Sports Lighting Components from Musco Corporation, of Oskaloosa, Iowa; Accepting $32,500 Donation from the Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports; and Appropriating Funds ($160,429) (PRCS) Adopted Resolution No. 2015-22 authorizing the purchase of sports lighting components from Musco Corporation, of Oskaloosa, Iowa; accepting $32,500 donation from the Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports; and appropriating funds in the amount of $160,429. C-6 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for Well 6R Pump Replacement Project to Golden State Irrigation and Pump Services, of Stockton ($19,144) and Appropriating Funds ($30,000) (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2015-23 awarding the contract for the Well 6R Pump Replacement Project to Golden State Irrigation and Pump Services, of Stockton, in the amount of $19,144, and appropriating funds in the amount of $30,000. C-7 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for Fire Station No. 3 Building Repairs to CNW Construction, of Rescue ($49,OOO) (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2015-24 awarding the contract for Fire Station No. 3 Building Repairs to CNW Construction, of Rescue, in the amount of $49,000. C-8 Adopt Resolution Authorizina Citv Manaaer to Execute Aareements with the Followin Entities for Water Meter Program Phase 5 and Appropriating Funds ($3,400,707): a) Knife River Construction, of Stockton, for Construction ($2,778,225); b) RMC Water and Environment, of Walnut Creek, Task Order No. 7 for Engineering Services During Construction ($37,482); c) Neil O. Anderson and Associates, of Lodi, for Construction Testing and Inspection Services ($250,000); and d) Henderson Bros. Company, Inc., of Lodi, for On -Call Residential Plumbing Services ($40,000) (PW) Council Member Nakanishi requested an update on this item. Public Works Director Wally Sandelin stated that this is Phase 5 of the eight phases to install 16,000 meters and replace over 26 miles of undersize water mains in the City. This phase is $1 million below what was budgeted and will add 1,400 new water meters. Mr. Sandelin stated that he anticipates a majority of the last four phases will be under budget and that the entire project will be complete in 2018. Adopted Resolution No. 2015-25 authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the following entities for Water Meter Program Phase 5 and appropriating funds in the amount of $3,400,707: a) Knife River Construction, of Stockton, for construction, in the amount of $2,778,225; b) RMC Water and Environment, of Walnut Creek, Task Order No. 7 for engineering services during construction, in the amount of $37,482; c) Neil O. Anderson and Associates, of Lodi, for construction testing and inspection services, in the amount of $250,000; and d) Henderson Bros. Company, Inc., of Lodi, for on-call residential plumbing services, in the amount of $40,000. C-9 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Public Highway Overpass Crossinq Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company and Approving Appropriation for Harney Lane Grade Separation Right -of -Way Acquisition ($89,600) (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2015-26 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Public Highway Overpass Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company and approving an appropriation for the Harney Lane Grade Separation Right -of -Way Acquisition in the amount of $89,600. C-10 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Destruction of Certain Citywide Records in Accordance with the Government Code and the City's Records Management Policy (CLK) Adopted Resolution No. 2015-27 authorizing the destruction of certain Citywide records in accordance with the Government Code and the City's Records Management Policy. C-11 Receive Update on Emergency Condition at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Digesters No. 1 and No. 2 (PW) Received an update on the emergency condition at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Digesters No. 1 and No. 2. 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. 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 emergency 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. Amelia Kard stated she and her husband recently submitted a medical form to the Finance Department for relief on their utility bill due to her husband's health issues. Despite providing the required documentation, including the doctor's consent and signature regarding Mr. Kard's health condition, the request was denied on the basis that their system was gas, and not electric. Ms. Kard stated that their system was in fact electric, she has not received a return phone call from the Finance Department, and she questioned what more she could do to receive assistance as she and her husband are on a fixed income and do all they can to conserve energy. City Manager Schwabauer stated that staff will look into the situation to determine if the letter was sent in error. In response to Council Member Mounce, Deputy City Manager Jordan Ayers confirmed that there is also a low-income program for electric utility and he assured her that staff would look into both options to see if the Kards qualify. E. Comments by the Citv Council Members on Non-Aaenda Items Council Member Nakanishi reported on the current drought conditions, stating that the snow pack is the worst it has been since 1991 and reminding everyone to conserve water. Council Member Mounce reported on the League of California Cities board meeting, which was her first as the League's 2nd Vice President. Issues discussed at the meeting included the reduction in transportation dollars by almost 30 percent, updates to massage ordinances through the state, and the marijuana issue that will once again be on the ballot in 2016. Council Member Mounce stated that the City Attorney is currently reviewing the City's massage ordinance, as well as the ordinance relating to the regulation of taco trucks, and she further requested that staff review the development code as it relates to chickens in the City limits. Ms. Mounce further suggested that staff prepare for the potential passage of the marijuana law in 2016 by researching ways the City can protect itself, as well as looking into taxation of the product. Council Member Mounce also suggested that Council create a blue ribbon committee of interested parties to discuss the homeless concerns, made up of those who live by the Highway 99 underpass, business owners in the downtown area, those near the Lodi Grape Festival, church representatives, and others who have a stake in the homeless population. In response to Mayor Johnson, City Manager Schwabauer confirmed that there will be an upcoming Shirtsleeve Session regarding the homeless task force update, which was formed primarily of Police Department and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services staff, community housing, Lodi Salvation Army, and churches, with the intention of discussing new concepts to address the issue. Council Member Mounce suggested that the President of the Lodi Grape Festival, those surrounding Legion Park, and seniors living at Casa de Lodi be included in the homeless task force. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, Mr. Schwabauer stated a date has not been set for the Shirtsleeve Session and explained that the primary reason for the initial discussion among the group is to encourage a cooperative approach with churches and local groups to convince them to run their services through the Lodi Salvation Army because it has the social services available to better help the homeless. The task force can be expanded, but the question is whether to do that now or after this group can negotiate some solutions. Council Member Mounce stated she preferred to hear sooner rather than later what the staff task force is proposing, after which Council can decide to expand the task force with Council - appointed members. Mayor Johnson stated that often, when more people are involved in a process and there is more visibility in a community, solutions can manifest more rapidly. He suggested that, with the warmer weather fast approaching, this issue be brought forward sooner rather than later. Council Member Kuehne requested that he be a part of the next discussions on the homeless matter. Mayor Johnson reported that he participated in a well -attended meeting last Saturday at the Library with representatives from the Lodi Police Department and Lodi Partners about violent crime in the community. He stated that many people do not realize that property crime in Lodi outweighs violent crimes, and he encouraged people to start Neighborhood Watch groups in their neighborhoods by contacting the Lodi Partners. F. Comments by the Citv Manaaer on Non-Aaenda Items - None G. Public Hearinas - None H. Communications - None Regular Calendar - None Ordinances - None K. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m. ATTEST: Jennifer M. Ferraiolo City Clerk