HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 2, 2015LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015
C-1 Call to Order/ Roll Call - N/A
C-2 Announcement of Closed Session - N/A
C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session - N/A
C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action - N/A
A. Call to Order / Roll Call
The Regular City Council meeting of December 2, 2015, was called to order by Mayor Johnson at
7:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Mounce,
Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Johnson
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo
B. Presentations
B-1 Presentation to Retiring Members of Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Task Forces
(CLK)
Mayor Bob Johnson presented certificates of recognition to the following retiring members of
boards, committees, commissions, and task forces:
Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission
Adult Advisor: Cynthia Rodriguez
Lodi Arts Commission
Nancy Carey
Recreation Commission
David Akin (accepting on behalf of Mr. Akin, who passed away earlier this year, was
Jeanine Mastel, representing the family)
Unable to attend were the following individuals: Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission Student
Appointees - Daniel Anaforian, Josh Baumbach, Simaron Dhillon, Madison Litton, Andrew Moton,
and Ryan Ozminkowski; Recreation Commission - Rick Morgan and Barbara Wardrobe -Fox; and
Senior Citizens Commission - Susan Cook and Mark Sey.
B-2 Presentation of Mayor's Community Service Award (CLK)
Mayor Johnson presented the Mayor's Community Service Award to Fred and Marty Weybret
with the Lodi News Sentinel and John Ledbetter with the Hutchins Street Square Foundation,
Lodi Community Foundation, and the Homeless Solutions Committee.
Fred Weybret relayed how purchasing the newspaper over 50 years ago was the best thing that
happened to him and what a wonderful community Lodi is to live in, raise a family, and make
friends. He thanked the Mayor for this honor and recognition, adding that he hoped he was able
to give back to the community by way of public service.
Marty Weybret thanked his wife, Christy; expressed his joy in raising his children in Lodi;
and thanked the readers for their loyalty and desire to be knowledgeable on local events,
politics, and activities.
John Ledbetter stressed it was the community that came forward to create solutions for the
homelessness issue. He hopes their efforts will make a difference in Lodi and stated he was
proud to represent them. Mr. Ledbetter accepted this recognition on behalf of the many
individuals involved with this effort.
C. Consent Calendar (Readina: Comments by the Public: Council Action
Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, to approve
the following items hereinafter set forth in accordance with the report and recommendation of the
City Manager.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Mounce,
Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
C-1 Receive Reaister of Claims in the Amount of $3.435.073.31 (FIN)
Claims were approved in the amount of $3,435,073.31.
C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK)
The minutes of November 17, 2015 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written.
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.
Dave Kirsten, Pat Patrick, and Michael Carouba presented the Mayor with a plaque in recognition
of his dedication and service to the City of Lodi, particularly in the areas of business retention and
expansion, educating others about City functions and resources, and hands-on involvement in
issues facing the City.
E. Comments by the Citv Council Members on Non-Aaenda Items
Council Member Nakanishi commended the Mayor on selecting outstanding individuals to receive
the Mayor's Community Service Award, stating they were very deserving of the recognition and
are icons in this community.
Council Member Mounce reported on her participation at the League of California Cities League
Leaders event last week in Sacramento. Leaders across the state discussed issues of importance
in California and what the League should advocate for in the upcoming years. The 2016 goals
include: increasing funding for critical transportation and water infrastructure; improving housing
affordability; and updating the local government tax structure to respond to the new economy and
stimulate economic growth. Council Member Mounce stated she was privileged to serve the
League as the First Vice President.
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Council Member Kuehne reported Congress passed legislature that funds highways for five
years. He participated in the dedication at Fire Station 2 earlier in the day, stating it was a vast
improvement to the current run-down building. The facility has four bedrooms that sleep three to a
room with Murphy beds and has male and female locker rooms, living room, and kitchen. Council
Member Kuehne reported he attended Reverend David Hill's retirement reception. Reverend Hill
was a pastor in Lodi for 33 years and also served as Chaplain in the Lodi Police Department.
Mayor Johnson welcomed and introduced Charlie Swimley who is serving as the Interim Public
Works Director following the retirement of Wally Sandelin. Mr. Swimley has been with the City for
almost 16 years, and Mayor Johnson expressed confidence in his abilities.
F. Comments by the Citv Manaaer on Non-Aaenda Items
City Manager Schwabauer presented a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the many
City accomplishments by department over the 2015 year. Mr. Schwabauer thanked Council for its
support and leadership, which was critical in successfully accomplishing all of these projects.
H. Communications - None
I. Regular Calendar
NOTE: Items 1-1 and 1-2 were discussed and acted upon as one item.
NOTE: City Attorney Magdich and City Clerk Ferraiolo left the dais and vacated the room at
7:38 p.m., returning to the dais at 7:43 p.m. following the conclusion of Items 1-1 and 1-2. Deputy
City Clerk Pamela Farris recorded the proceedings of Items 1-1 and 1-2.
1-1 Adopt Resolution Adjusting City Attorney Compensation AND 1-2 Adopt Resolution
Adjusting City Clerk Compensation
Mayor Johnson reported that Council conducted evaluations of all three Council Appointees:
City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. Following the process, Council expressed its
satisfaction with the performance of all three Appointees and recommended salary adjustments
for the City Attorney and City Clerk, as further detailed in the staff report.
Council Members Mounce and Nakanishi and Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler all expressed
support for the compensation adjustments.
Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to adopt the
following resolutions:
Resolution No. 2015-214 adjusting the City Attorney compensation; and
Resolution No. 2015-215 adjusting the City Clerk compensation.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Mounce,
Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
J. Ordinances
J-1 Ordinance No. 1918 Entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Levying and
Apportioning a Special Tax in Zone 1 of the City of Lodi Community Facilities District No.
2007-1 (Public Services) as Provided in Resolution No. 2015-89" (CLK)
Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, (following
reading of the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print
Ordinance No. 1918 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Levying and Apportioning a
Special Tax in Zone 1 of the City of Lodi Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public
Services) as Provided in Resolution No. 2015-89," which was introduced at a regular meeting of
the Lodi City Council held November 18, 2015.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Mounce,
Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
K. Reoraanization of the Citv Council
K-1 Presentation to Outaoina Mavor
City Manager Schwabauer made a presentation to outgoing Mayor Johnson, after which Mayor
Johnson thanked his family, friends, staff, supporters, and community.
K-2 Reorganization of the Lodi City Council: a) Election of Mayor; and b) Election of Mayor Pro
Tempore
NOMINATION(S) FOR MAYOR:
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to nominate
Council Member Chandler to the office of Mayor. There being no further nominations for the office
of Mayor, the nominations were closed.
VOTE:
In regard to the nomination of Council Member Chandler to the office of Mayor, the motion carried
by the following vote, thereby adopting Resolution No. 2015-216.
Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Kuehne, Council
Member Mounce, and Council Member Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: None
NOMINATION() FOR MAYOR PRO TEMPORE:
1) Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Mayor Chandler, to nominate Council
Member Kuehne to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
There being no further nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, the nominations were
closed.
VOTE:
In regard to the nomination of Council Member Kuehne to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, the
motion carried by the following vote, thereby adopting Resolution No. 2015-217.
Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, and
Mayor Chandler
Noes: Council Member Mounce*
Absent: None
NOTE: The call for "no" votes on this motion was not made, which did not allow an opportunity for
members of the Council to declare dissent. Council Member Mounce contacted the City Clerk's
Office the following day to state that her vote on this motion was "no" and should be indicated as
such on the record.
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Mayor Chandler thanked his family, friends, staff, and supporters for their support and assistance.
In addition to the accomplishments highlighted by the City Manager earlier, other achievements
over the past year include the Amgen tour, hiring the new Police Chief and additional police
officers, and new ownership at Lodi Memorial Hospital. Continuing challenges facing Lodi are the
retenanting of the General Mills facility, industrial infrastructure, enhancement of job skills for
youth, Vision 2020 implementation, homelessness, and improvement of public safety in the areas
of gang activity and crime. Mayor Chandler stated that his priority list includes tourism
development, economic development, and City budget and congratulated Dave Phillips on being
rated the No. 2 wine on the 100 greatest wines list.
L. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
7:55 p.m. in memory of Donald Phillips, who passed away on November 12, 2015.
ATTEST:
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
City Clerk
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