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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 1, 2015LODI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call The City Council Closed Session meeting of April 1, 2015, was called to order by Mayor Johnson at 6:00 p.m. Present: Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Johnson Absent: Council Member Mounce, and Council Member Nakanishi 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 6:50 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 given with no reportable action. A. Call to Order / Roll Call The Regular City Council meeting of April 1, 2015, was called to order by Mayor Johnson at 7:00 p.m. Present: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Johnson Absent: Council Member Mounce Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo NOTE: Council Member Nakanishi arrived at 7:20 p.m. B. Presentations B-1 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation (CLK) Mayor Johnson presented a proclamation proclaiming the month of April 2015 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in the City of Lodi to Melissa Miller -Amos, Youth Services Manager for the Women's Center Youth & Family Services. Ms. Miller -Amos encouraged people to visit their website at www.thewomenscenter.org to learn more and get involved. B-2 National Public Safetv Telecommunicators Week Proclamation (PD) Mayor Johnson presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of April 12 to 18, 2015, as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" to Lieutenant Chris Jacobson and Teresa Fulwiler, Dispatch Supervisor. B-3 National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week Proclamation (PD) Mayor Johnson presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of April 12 to 18, 2015, as "National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week" to Lieutenant Chris Jacobson and Jennifer Bender, Animal Services Supervisor. B-4 National Volunteers Week Proclamation (PD) Mayor Johnson presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of April 12 to 18, 2015, as "National Volunteers Week" to Lieutenant Shad Canestrino and Sergeant Rick Garcia; Cadets Danae Sym and Joseph Hughes, representing the Lodi Police Department Cadets; Kathy Grant, representing the Stormwater Detectives; John Nunes and Ron Johnstad, representing the Lodi Police Partners Program; and Rob Shepard, President of the Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports Organization. Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Jeff Hood recognized Tree Lodi for its many volunteer hours and donations and encouraged the public to volunteer their time for the upcoming Amgen tour. Kathy Grant announced that the Master Gardeners will hold a dedication for the river -friendly landscape garden in front of the post office on April 25 at 1 p.m. C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action) Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler 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, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Johnson Noes: None Absent: Council Member Mounce, and Council Member Nakanishi C-1 Receive Register of Claims in the Amount of $2,603,511.90 (FIN) Claims were approved in the amount of $2,603,511.90. C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK) The minutes of March 10, 2015 (Shirtsleeve Session), March 10, 2015 (Special Meeting), March 17, 2015 (Shirtsleeve Session), and March 18, 2015 (Regular Meeting) were approved as written. C-3 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the Salas Park Lights Installation Project (PRCS) Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for the Salas Park Lights Installation Project. C-4 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2015/16 Landscape Maintenance of Miscellaneous Areas and Lodi Consolidated Landscape Assessment District No. 2003-1 (PW) Approved specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for the 2015/16 Landscape Maintenance of Miscellaneous Areas and Lodi Consolidated Landscape Assessment District No. 2003-1. C-5 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2015-2017 Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Program (PW) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Kuehne for the purpose of discussion. In response to Council Member Kuehne, Public Works Director Wally Sandelin explained that this contract is on an as -needed basis, which is the reason no specific locations were listed in the specification. Over the next two years, staff will pinpoint areas in town that require sidewalk repair, whether the damage is caused by City trees or private trees, and correct them under this contract. In the case of damage caused by a residential tree, the property owner is notified and, if not repaired, the City will replace the sidewalk and bill the property owner. Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Mayor Johnson, to approve specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for the 2015-2017 Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Program. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Johnson Noes: None Absent: Council Member Mounce, and Council Member Nakanishi C-6 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2015/16 Asphalt Materials (PW) Approved specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for 2015/16 Asphalt Materials. C-7 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Kettleman Lane Bus Stop Improvements (PW) Accepted improvements under the contract for the Kettleman Lane Bus Stop Improvements. C-8 Accept Improvements Under Contract for 2014 GrapeLine Bus Stop Improvements (PW) Accepted improvements under the contract for the 2014 GrapeLine Bus Stop Improvements. C-9 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Granular Activated Carbon Replacement, Well No. 18 and No. 20 (PW) Accepted improvements under the contract for the Granular Activated Carbon Replacement, Well No. 18 and No. 20. C-10 Adopt Resolution Approving Submittal of Low Carbon Transit Grant for Free GrapeLine Fare Days and Authorizing Transportation Manager to Submit All Necessary Paperwork PW Adopted Resolution No. 2015-36 approving the submittal of the Low Carbon Transit Grant for Free GrapeLine Fare Days and authorizing the Transportation Manager to submit all necessary paperwork. 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. Anita Herman, representing the Master Gardeners Program, expressed concern regarding the recent rash of vandalism and theft to the 55 flower pots that the group planted along School and Pine Streets, as well as the increasing homeless population. She requested assistance from the City and Police Department to patrol the area, particularly at night when the vandalism appears to be more prevalent. Mayor Johnson informed Ms. Herman that the City and other groups recently initiated a strategy to work on curtailing the homeless situation and he further suggested that the Police Department increase patrol efforts around the downtown bars and hotel, as the problems in those areas seem to come from patrons instead of homeless individuals. Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler applauded the Master Gardeners for its efforts in beautifying downtown and echoed Mayor Johnson's comments, stating that there is a collaborative effort underway to address the homeless situation that involves property owners, the faith community, and the Salvation Army. He encouraged her to become involved in the process. City Manager Schwabauer stated that Community Development staff is currently reviewing use permits for businesses in the downtown area and there are steps the City can take to address some of the issues relating to late-night vandalism. Cheryl Francis, representing the Grace and Mercy Charitable Foundation, provided information on the organization, stating that the group raised money to repair an abandoned building downtown to run a soup kitchen and charitable organization, which served over 42,000 people last year. Grace and Mercy operates on private funding and receives no city, state, or federal grants, and she expressed disappointment that the organization was unable to secure Community Development Block Grant funding this year. Council Member Kuehne thanked Ms. Francis and her organization for all it does and encouraged her to attend the meetings and participate in the effort to address the homeless situation. E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non -Agenda Items At the request of Council Member Nakanishi, City Manager Schwabauer described his experience participating in the Fire Department's training exercise at a house fire, stating that it was a terrifying and difficult task. Mr. Schwabauer recognized Lodi's firefighters who face life and death situations on a daily basis with strength and bravery, adding that it is not solely fires that they must contend with but also heartbreaking accidents and disasters. Mayor Johnson requested that staff provide a report to Council at its next meeting regarding the Governor's executive order mandating a 25 percent reduction of water use in California and where the City is in regard to that order and what it needs to do to increase conservation. F. Comments by the Citv Manaaer on Non-Aaenda Items G. Public Hearinas G-1 Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Resolution Approving the 2015/16 Draft Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CD) Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Johnson called for the public hearing to consider adopting resolution approving the 2015/16 Draft Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Neighborhood Services Manager Joseph Wood provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 2015/16 Draft Annual Action Plan for the CDBG Program. Specific topics of discussion included 2015/16 annual allocation process, funding availability, program administration, public service funding, community-based organization (CBO) recommendations, City projects and services recommendations, special projects/activities recommendations, and 2015/16 CDBG process. In response to Council Member Kuehne, Mr. Wood explained that Fair Housing provides services for landlord -tenant disputes, works closely with the Code Enforcement Division to help citizens with substandard housing and legal issues and referrals to adequate counseling agencies, and assists with fair housing discrimination matters. All of its services dedicated to Lodi residents are paid on a prorated basis. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Wood stated that, through the five-year CDBG plan, staff identifies and advertises its priority needs and goals and seeks applications from both the City and CBOs that will address those needs. In further response, Mr. Wood stated that the CDBG program administration amount does not entirely cover the cost of the programs and any excess amount is billed to the appropriate project or covered by the general fund. Deputy City Manager Jordan Ayers stated that the contribution from the general fund to Community Development is approximately $100,000 annually. Mayor Johnson suggested staff consider increasing public notifications and advertisements in the Latino Times to get the information distributed to a broader base in the community, adding that he recently learned that only a small percentage of home subscriptions for the Lodi News -Sentinel are from the east side of town. In response to Council Member Kuehne, Mr. Wood stated that Fair Housing appears in two categories because staff is recommending that this line item be moved from the public service side and into program administration; however, that first needs Council approval. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Wood confirmed that staffs funding recommendations will accomplish the goals laid out by the City over a period of time and that the primary focus is on the east side of town. In response to Council Member Kuehne, Mr. Wood stated he was uncertain how many Lodi residents utilize the Small Business Assistance program through San Joaquin Delta College and explained that this program targets small businesses with minority owners. Mr. Kuehne stated he was unsure if this was a high-priority community need, to which Mr. Wood explained that this item is an economic development project and, if not funded in that category, it would not qualify for funding as a public service activity. In further response, Mr. Wood confirmed that this is the third, and final, request for the 719 South Washington Street project. In response to Council Member Kuehne, Mr. Wood explained that, when the City accumulated $1.2 million from the first-time home buyer loan payoffs, the City applied those funds, along with $330,000 from CDBG funding, toward an affordable housing project. Initially, the former railroad property across from the Lodi Grape Festival was considered as an adequate location; however, following some resistance and vanishing tax credit funding, the property on Tienda Drive was considered. Funding was allocated to Eden Housing to purchase the City -owned property and to develop Roget Park. In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Wood stated that, should the City continue to be unsuccessful in attaining tax credit funding and unable to proceed with the affordable housing project, the State Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will ultimately ask for results and could demand return of the funding. The City would be required to take back the property and return the funding to the HOME program. Mr. Schwabauer stated that, if the City pursues the Section 108 loan option as detailed in the staff report and PowerPoint, the money would remain with the City until Eden Housing obtained funding to move the project forward. In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Wood stated that the $1.2 million would need to be returned if the affordable housing project failed. Mr. Schwabauer added that it could potentially be that much, but certain issues would need to be addressed with HUD on program administration matters. He stated there is no doubt the City would be at risk for the purchase of the Tienda property, which was approximately $650,000, and would need to be returned to Urban County because, at that time, the City was not its own agency. Mr. Wood stated that the second phase of the tax credit program will likely produce results for funding the program, as the City was extremely close in Phase 1. In further response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Wood explained that redevelopment was eliminated and some HUD funding sources were discontinued, all of which made it more difficult to compete for tax credit funding because the pool of applicants is much greater. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Schwabauer stated that the risk of doing nothing on the affordable housing project is that the City purchased a park, the money is locked in, and the value cannot be extracted no matter what happens with the market. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, Mr. Wood explained that applications from CBOs were mainly in the public service category and staff funded all that it could following the scoring methodology. That amount did not make up the 40 percent set-aside for CBO projects and services, and the only additional funding items were for the Washington Street capital improvement project and Delta College's small business assistance program in the economic development category. The remaining funds were moved to the City side because there were no other capital improvement requests and because of the public service cap. In response to Council Member Kuehne, Mr. Schwabauer stated that the 80 -unit, two-story affordable housing project will be located on Tienda Drive, next to the Target shopping area. The City funded $1.2 million, a portion of which went to Eden Housing to purchase the City land adjacent to Roget Park and the money from the land purchase was used to develop the park. Mr. Wood added that the project has gone through the entitlement process and is ready to proceed once funding is in place. Mr. Schwabauer explained that security for the Section 108 loan is future CDBG allocations and the risk is that the City would have to backfill the loan if the CDBG program ceased to exist in the future. Mr. Wood added that the proposed Habitat for Humanity project under the Section 108 loan proposal would be paid back from recaptured funds from the sale of the property. Council Member Kuehne expressed support for the Habitat for Humanity project and stated he would like more information on the economic development incentives for the General Mills facility. Based on the scoring methodology, he believed staff did a decent job of distributing the funding. Council Member Nakanishi expressed support for the concepts set forth by staff. Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for public comment. Marie Contreras, Lodi Site Manager for Community Partnership for Families (LPF), provided an overview of LPF's purpose and services and stated that LPF is seeking to collaborate with the California Gang Reduction, Intervention, and Prevention Program. She has already begun working with the City's Youth Outreach Worker and introduced two students who are currently enrolled in the program. Isabel Arias, program participant and secretary to the Leo Club formed by LPF and the Mexican - American Lions Club, provided information on the goals, services, and community activities of the club, stating that the group hopes to expand further in the Lodi district and motivate teens to become more involved. Jose Rodriguez, program participant, stated that he has been working with the City's Youth Outreach Coordinator to mentor youth at schools by encouraging them to find career paths and by talking with them as peers about family struggles and concerns. He stated he will work with the Leo Club in the future to help expand the program. Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler stated that more volunteers are needed for the upcoming Amgen tour and suggested the Leo Club become involved. Neil Saxby with Eden Housing stated that great effort has been made to seek financing for the City's affordable housing project, that three unsuccessful attempts were undertaken to apply for tax credits, and that he felt confident the project will be funded in the next round. Mr. Saxby stated that, because this project is fully entitled, it is ineligible for HOME funds and that the project would need to be considered rural, instead of urban, to be more competitive. Eden Housing initially secured $700,000 in affordable housing funds and an additional $700,000 from another funding source, and Mr. Saxby explained that an additional $200,000 in funding would give the project another 2 to 4 percent edge that could break the tie in the tax credit competition. Maria Rosado with Worknet and the Lodi Improvement Committee thanked the City for its efforts in making the streets handicap accessible, particularly on Cherokee Lane. Further, she acknowledged Cheryl Francis and her organization, Grace and Mercy Charitable Foundation, for the services she provides, stating that she assists in feeding the struggling farm workers who are laid off from work every two weeks and provides snacks for the at -risk youth who attend the workshops at Worknet, often with very little resources or on short notice. Ms. Rosado expressed disappointment that the Foundation was unable to obtain CDBG funding this year, but she stated she would do what she could to support Ms. Francis and the Foundation. There being no further public comments, Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing. Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-37 approving the 2015/16 Draft Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Johnson Noes: None Absent: Council Member Mounce RECESS At 8:49 p.m., Mayor Johnson called for a recess, and the City Council meeting reconvened at 8:56 p.m. G-2 Continued Public Hearing to Consider Resolution Adopting Pre -Approved Proposition 218 Consumer Price Index -Based Annual Adjustment to Rates for Solid Waste Collection (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 Johnson called for the continued public hearing to consider a resolution adopting pre -approved Proposition 218 Consumer Price Index (CPI) -based annual adjustment to rates for solid waste collection. Public Works Director Wally Sandelin provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the pre - approved Proposition 218 CPI -based annual adjustment to rates for solid waste collection. Specific topics of discussion included contract language, CPI rate adjustment factor, county gate fees, and example rate changes. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, Mr. Sandelin explained that the contract language regarding "extraordinary increases" refers to the tipping rate to take refuse to the landfill, which is adjusted each year by the County, and costs associated with fuel and energy, which had no adjustments this year. In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Sandelin stated there was consideration given to incorporating a reduction in fuel because of decreasing fuel prices and because the Waste Management fleet converted to compressed nature gas; however, gas prices have since normalized to its previous level. He recalled that, over the last 15 years, there was likely no more than one or two instances when the rate adjustment included a fuel increase, adding that Waste Management accounts for its fuel costs through the CPI adjustment. Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for public comment. There being no public comments, Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, City Attorney Magdich stated that the City has the option to take no action on this contractual adjustment; however, it would be in breach of the contract. Council Member Nakanishi stated that Waste Management is doing a fine job. Alex Osegara with Waste Management announced its upcoming activities, including a free household hazardous waste event on April 4 at the transfer station; free a -waste event on April 4; dollar dump day on April 18; and annual residential clean-up week between April 20 to 24. Council Member Nakanishi suggested the a -waste event be held on a weekday in the future instead of on the weekend. Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-38 adopting pre -approved Proposition 218 Consumer Price Index -based annual adjustment to rates for solid waste collection. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Johnson Noes: None Absent: Council Member Mounce H. Communications H-1 Post for Exoirina Terms and Vacancies on the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission (CLK Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, to direct the City Clerk to post for the following vacancies: Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission Student Appointees: Daniel Anaforian, term to expire May 31, 2015 Josh Baumbach, term to expire May 31, 2015 Simaron Dhillon, term to expire May 31, 2015 Andrew Moton, term to expire May 31, 2015 Madison Litton, term to expire May 31, 2016 Ryan Ozminkowski, term to expire May 31, 2016 Adult Advisors: Elizabeth Mazzeo, term to expire May 31, 2015 Cynthia Rodriguez, term to expire May 31, 2015 Anne Siegfried, term to expire May 31, 2015 VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Johnson Noes: None Absent: Council Member Mounce I. Reaular Calendar 1-1 Adopt Resolution Aoorovina Fiscal Year 2014/15 Mid -Year Budaet Adiustments (CM Deputy City Manager Jordan Ayers provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Fiscal Year 2014/15 mid -year budget adjustments. Specific topics of discussion included General Fund overview; departmental variances; Water Utility; Wastewater Utility; Electric Utility; Community Development; Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services; and action requested. Mr. Ayers summarized the recommendations, which included funding the browned -out Engine No. 1 for the remainder of the fiscal year; using $500,000 in unused Police Department salaries toward replacement of 15 vehicles in its fleet; appropriation of $100,000 to cover remaining cost for Public Works contracted engineering tasks; addition of an Administrative Secretary in Public Works at the Municipal Services Center; addition of an Electric Materials Technician position in Electric Utility; appropriation to cover remaining cost of a Youth Outreach Worker in Community Development; and appropriations in the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services and Electric Utility Departments, as further detailed in the staff report. In response to Council Member Kuehne, Mr. Ayers stated that a number of the Police patrol vehicles are six to seven years old, ten of the detective vehicles are in the 1998 to 2004 year range, and four of the patrol vehicles are still the old Crown Victoria models. Mayor Johnson questioned if Council will continue to receive paperwork on the replacement vehicles, including the 15 in the Police Department, to which City Manager Schwabauer responded that staff will continue to report vehicle purchases under $50,000 at Council meetings and that vehicles over $50,000 will still require Council approval. Mayor Johnson expressed his concern that vehicles are being replaced when the mileage is still relatively low. Captain Tod Patterson stated that many of the Police vehicles are exceeding their cost in maintenance and repair and many of them are over 100,000 miles. Police vehicles are subject to a heavy amount of wear and tear, as well as a high number of idling hours while officers prepare reports. These vehicles are used in emergency situations and are dangerous to drive. Mayor Johnson stated that he recalled being told that the preference for detective vehicles was that they be older cars in order to blend in, particularly for undercover officers. Captain Patterson responded that a majority of those vehicles are in need of repair and the maintenance costs far outweigh the price of the vehicle. In response to City Manager Schwabauer, Captain Patterson confirmed that the Department continues to utilize undercover vehicles. In response to Council Member Kuehne, Captain Patterson estimated that the Police Department fleet contains 55 vehicles, including those for patrol, detectives, and the Lodi Police Partners Program. In further response, Mr. Ayers stated that the proposal is to purchase eight detective vehicles for roughly $24,000 apiece, two Interceptors that will be rotated, and five patrol vehicles at $40,000 each. In response to Mayor Johnson, Engineering and Operations Manager Jay Marchesseault explained the rationale behind the request for the Electric Materials Technician, stating that the position will add to efficiencies as well as assist in controlling access to the warehouse. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Ayers stated that revenues are down in the water utility from what was budgeted in the customer class, but the wastewater utility increased in customer charges by $100,000 more than what was estimated. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, Mr. Ayers stated that the Electric Utility reserve is a combination of the locally -maintained $6 million and funds on deposit with the Northern California Power Agency, which was approximately $9.6 million at the end of February. The current combined reserve amount will end in the $15 to $17 million range; the target reserve is $22 million; and, through the recent rate model, staff is looking to continue building the reserve to the target level. Mayor Johnson made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-39 approving Fiscal Year 2014/15 mid -year budget adjustments. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Johnson Noes: None Absent: Council Member Mounce 1-2 Provide Direction Regarding Downtown Tree Well Up -Lighting Options and Funding (PW) This item was pulled from the agenda and will be brought back at the next Council meeting. Ordinances - None K. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m. ATTEST: Jennifer M. Ferraiolo City Clerk