HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 16, 2016LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016
C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call
The City Council Closed Session meeting of March 16, 2016, was called to order by Mayor
Chandler at 6:01 p.m.
Present: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi,
Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler
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 Cit
Manager (Labor Negotiators), Regarding Lodi City Mid -Management Association,
AFSCME General Services and Maintenance & Operators, International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers, Police Mid -Managers, Lodi Police Officers Association, Lodi Police
Dispatchers Association, Fire Mid -Managers, Lodi Professional Firefighters, and
Unrepresented Confidential Employees; and Conference with Adele Post, Human
Resources Manager, and Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager (Labor Negotiators),
Reaardina Unrepresented Executive Manaaement Pursuant to Government Code
X54957.6 (CM)
b) Actual Litigation: Government Code §54956.9; Two Applications; Richard Gerlack v. City
of Lodi; WCAB Case No. ADJ87897348 - 8/10/2010 and ADJ8797345 - 7/14/2009 (CM)
c) Actual Litigation: Government Code 04956.9: Two Applications; Teresa Harris v. City of
Lodi: WCAB Case No. ADJ2139177 - 12/31/2009 and ADJ7730518 - 3/24/2005 (CM)
C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
At 6:01 p.m., Mayor Chandler adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above
matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Chandler reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Magdich
disclosed the following actions.
Item C-2 (a) was discussion only with no reportable action.
Items C-2 (b) and C-2 (c) were discussion and direction given with no reportable action.
A. Call to Order / Roll Call
The Regular City Council meeting of March 15, 2016, was called to order by Mayor Chandler at
7:00 p.m.
Present: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi,
Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo
B. Presentations
B-1 Presentation from Hutchins Street Sauare Foundation (PRCS
Hutchins Street Square Foundation Chairman John Ledbetter provided an update of the
Foundation's recent accomplishments and future projects (filed). Mr. Ledbetter thanked the City
Council, Mr. Hood, and staff for their continued support, stating that he believed the best interests
of the Square are served by this public-private partnership. He did, however, share some
frustrations with City rules and policies that can slow down projects and suggested the City
consider compressing construction schedules, reducing fees, and working with the organization
to ensure these projects that benefit the City are completed in a timely manner. Mr. Ledbetter
reported that an endowment fund for the long-term stability of Hutchins Street Square was
created with the Lodi Community Foundation, which has roughly $2 million; Field and Fair Day
will be held Monday, September 5, commencing with a balloon launch and followed by a pancake
breakfast; the Annual Chioppino Feed was a success; and the Christmas Gala event has
returned on an every -other -year basis.
B-2 Arbor Day Proclamation (PRCS)
Mayor Chandler presented a proclamation to Parks Superintendent Steve Dutra proclaiming
Saturday, April 9, 2016, as Arbor Day in the City of Lodi. Mr. Dutra invited the City Council and
public to attend this year's Arbor Day celebration on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Lodi Lake
Park at the Kiwanis picnic area. The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department is
celebrating its 75th anniversary and, in honor of this milestone, will plant 75 trees at six parks.
This year's event includes many partnerships, including Tree Lodi, which will assist in facilitating
the event; the Lodi Arts Commission, which will host an Arbor Day banner contest for cash
awards; Pacific Coast Producers, which contributed $2,500 toward the event; and PG&E, which
donated $5,000 toward the event.
Dylan George, Local Government Relations Representative with PG&E, reported to Council that,
as discussed at a previous Shirtsleeve Session, PG&E has successfully reached agreement to
address all of the trees in the franchise areas and with 100 percent of the property owners who
had tree obstructions in the pipeline safety initiative project. He stated that PG&E is pleased to
partner with the City on Arbor Day and that PG&E staff will be assisting in the tree planting.
C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)
Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Council Member Mounce, 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 Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: None
C-1 Receive Register of Claims in the Amount of $4,284,208.92 (FIN)
Claims were approved in the amount of $4,284,208.92.
C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK)
The minutes of February 23, 2016 (Shirtsleeve Session), March 1, 2016 (Shirtsleeve Session),
March 2, 2016 (Regular Meeting), and March 8, 2016 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as
written.
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C-3 Adopt Resolution Approving Purchase of Schwarze Model A7 Tornado Regenerative Air
Sweeper from Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc., of Sacramento ($259,064) (PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2016-36 approving the purchase of a Schwarze Model A7 Tornado
Regenerative Air Sweeper from Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc., of Sacramento, in the
amount of $259,064.
C-4 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract to Cintas Corporation No. 3, of Stockton, for Rental
and Cleaning of Uniforms for Certain Field and Warehouse Employees ($71,995) (PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2016-37 awarding a contract to Cintas Corporation No. 3, of Stockton, for
rental and cleaning of uniforms for certain field and warehouse employees, in the amount of
$71,995.
C-5 Adopt Resolution Authorizina Citv Manaaer to Execute Aareements with the Followin
Entities for the Water Meter Program Phase 6 and Appropriating Funds ($5,600,000): a)
DSS Company dba Knife River Construction, of Stockton, for Construction ($4,183,790); b)
RMC Water and Environment, of Walnut Creek, for Engineering Services ($38,880): c)
Terracon, of Lodi, for Construction Testing and Inspection Services ($500,000); and d)
Henderson Brothers Companv. of Lodi. for On -Call Residential Plumbina Services
($200,000) (PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2016-38 authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the
following entities for Water Meter Program Phase 6 and appropriating funds in the amount of
$5,600,000: a) DSS Company dba Knife River Construction, of Stockton, for construction, in the
amount of $4,183,790; b) RMC Water and Environment, of Walnut Creek, for engineering
services, in the amount of $38,880; c) Terracon, of Lodi, for construction testing and inspection
services, in the amount of $500,000); and d) Henderson Brothers Company, of Lodi, for on-call
residential plumbing services, in the amount of $200,000.
C-6 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Salas Park - Sports Lighting Improvements
(Phase 1) (PW)
Accepted improvements under the contract for Salas Park - Sports Lighting Improvements
(Phase 1).
C-7 Accept Improvements Under Contract for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility
Digesters No. 1 and No. 2 Emergency Repairs Project (PW)
Accepted improvements under the contract for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility
Digesters No. 1 and No. 2 Emergency Repairs Project.
C-8 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Northern Plume Monitoring Well Installation
Project and Adopt Resolution Appropriating Funds ($30,000) (PW)
Accepted improvements under the contract for Northern Plume Monitoring Well Installation
Project and adopted Resolution No. 2016-39 appropriating funds in the amount of $30,000.
C-9 Authorize City Manager to Execute Amended Option to Lease and Associated Ground
Lease with Pacific Gas and Electric Company, for the Location of a Compressed Air
Energy Storage Facility at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility (CM)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the public for
discussion purposes.
Mike Lusk requested that Council deny this request because he believed that, other than
revenue, this lease agreement does not benefit Lodi. He questioned the effect this agreement will
have on the City's agreement with Northern California Power Agency (NCPA), both monetarily
and on energy; why the City is indemnifying NCPA with $10 million of lease revenue as a result of
a PG&E activity; why PG&E is not paying for the increased cost; and why the lease payments are
going into the general fund, instead of the wastewater fund pursuant to Proposition 218. Mr. Lusk
stated that, if bonds from the wastewater fund purchased the property, the revenue should be
returned to that account, rather than the general fund.
City Manager Schwabauer clarified that the original bonds were issued for the construction of
White Slough, but the acquisition of the property was funded by the general fund; not the
wastewater fund. With regard to indemnifying NCPA, Mr. Schwabauer stated that PGE is
unwilling to indemnify it and, without that, this project would disappear as would the potential to
receive $3.5 million a year in lease for 100 years. Staff believes it is worth receiving less lease
revenue in the first few years to secure this long-term deal. The benefits from this agreement are
lease revenue and NCPA's ten-year reevaluation of market value, which could result in higher
rent revenue. With regard to the effect on NCPA, the agreement has the potential to cause
increased transmission costs, but the indemnification and PG&E's agreement to upgrade the
transmission lines in a timely fashion to prevent more losses will address the impacts.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Mr. Schwabauer stated that staff has the purchase and
sale agreements and can demonstrate from where the funds originated.
In response to Mayor Chandler and Council Member Mounce, Mr. Schwabauer confirmed there
was no bond issue that was paid for by the utilities and the rent would, therefore be returned to
the general fund.
Mr. Lusk stated that he believed citizens should not pay for the $10 million indemnity to NCPA or
the lease to PG&E, particularly with the argument that NCPA has a reserved right to the property.
He further stated that he researched 92 years of budgets, starting in 1944, and believed that the
original 302 acres of land that was purchased was charged to the sewer fund, which continued
being charged to the sewer fund from the 1960s to the 1980s according to City resolutions. Each
of those budget years were charged for the bond repayment by either dedicated taxes or sewer
rates paid by citizens; therefore, he believed the wastewater enterprise owns the land and is
entitled to the reimbursement under Proposition 218.
Mr. Schwabauer offered to meet with Mr. Lusk to review the documents.
Council Member Mounce agreed that, if Mr. Lusk is correct, the rate payers should benefit from
the revenue, instead of the general fund. She asked if this agreement was time -sensitive and
whether staff could confirm the matter and return at the next meeting. Mr. Schwabauer replied
that it would not be an issue to delay the matter until the next meeting.
Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, to postpone
the item to consider authorizing the City Manager to execute Amended Option to Lease and
Associated Ground Lease with Pacific Gas and Electric Company for the location of a
compressed air energy storage facility at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility until such
a time that staff is able to verify the original purchase of the land and the associated funding
source.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: None
C-10 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional
Services Agreement with R.F. MacDonald Company, of Modesto, for Boiler Inspection,
Cleaning, and Repair at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility ($12,725) (PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2016-40 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
Professional Services Agreement with R.F. MacDonald Company, of Modesto, for boiler
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inspection, cleaning, and repair at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility in the amount of
$12,725.
C-11 Adopt Resolution Setting Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Fees (PRCS)
Adopted Resolution No. 2016-41 setting Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services fees.
C-12 Adopt Resolution Amending Traffic Resolution No. 97-148, Establishing Travel Restriction
of Commercial Vehicles over Two Axles on Pioneer Drive, Calaveras Street (Donner Drive
to Murray Street), and Donner Drive (Calaveras Street to Stockton Street) (PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2016-42 amending Traffic Resolution No. 97-148, establishing travel
restriction of commercial vehicles over two axles on Pioneer Drive, Calaveras Street (Donner
Drive to Murray Street), and Donner Drive (Calaveras Street to Stockton Street).
C-13 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. 2016-43 authorizing destruction of certain citywide records in accordance
with the Government Code and the City's Records Management Policy.
C-14 Authorize the Mayor, on Behalf of the City Council, to Send a Letter of Support for
AB 1869 (Melendez): Theft: Firearms (CLK)
Authorized the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, to send a letter of support for AB 1869
(Melendez): Theft: Firearms.
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.
Donna Phillips stated that she was a member of the now -dissolved Friends of Lodi Lake, which
was a 501 c3 organization that originated in 1985 for the purpose of enhancing and preserving
Lodi Lake. The Friends of Lodi Lake purchased five mature trees that were transplanted from
Micke Grove, and a number of the families surrounding the lake paid for the others, most of which
were planted on the north side of Lodi Lake. Many of these trees were of significant size and
roughly 20 to 30 years old. Ms. Phillips discovered today that the tree her family purchased was
removed, as were two others, in order to benefit the construction of the boat ramp project. She
requested the City replace those trees with mature trees of the same size rather than a small size
and suggested the City enact an ordinance to protect trees.
Council Member Mounce apologized on behalf of the City, stating she feels the same way about
the trees at the Lake and that replanting a small tree in place of a large, mature tree is not
equivalent. Council Member Mounce requested the City Manager draft a tree protection
ordinance to ensure this does not happen again and to allow Council the opportunity to weigh in
and take responsibility for the removal of trees, especially if it is during the course of a City
project.
Council Member Nakanishi concurred with Council Member Mounce's suggestion for a tree
protection ordinance.
Mr. Schwabauer stated staff will return with a draft ordinance.
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Mike Lusk apologized to the City Manager for his comments at the March 2, 2016 Council
meeting, at which he disagreed with Mr. Schwabauer on the information that was provided
regarding estimated sales tax revenue. He reviewed his e-mail correspondence and realized he
quoted the figure inaccurately. Further, Mr. Lusk requested an agenda item to discuss the lack of
adequate staffing in the Police and Fire Departments, the full disclosure on the California Public
Employees Retirement System debt, and on a proposed sales tax increase to support these
items. He believed such a measure is prudent to support the City, rather than waiting for a
financial crisis, and that it would be fair to all who utilize services in Lodi or purchase goods.
E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non -Agenda Items
Council Member Johnson, who also serves on committees relating to commuter rail for the
San Joaquin County and Altamont areas, reported that the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) had
an incident last week, in which a mud slide pushed a train off the tracks into the Alameda Creek.
The incident, which left passengers stranded in the train, could have resulted in fatalities if creek
levels had been high. Council Member Johnson stated that ACE staff practices regularly
for disasters and works with Alameda Fire Department on what to do and not to do in various
situations. He stressed the importance for Lodi to continue having table -top exercises so it is
prepared should a disaster strike. Council Member Johnson wished Council Member Nakanishi
well in his run for Senate. Further, Mr. Johnson reminded staff that he would still like a meeting on
the possible reduction of fees on charitable contributions, pointing to the Hutchins Street Square
Foundation that gives over $500,000 a year to the Square and the Library renovation, which was
charged for permit and inspection fees by the City. He would like a discussion on either reducing
or waiving those fees because their volunteer efforts benefit the Lodi community.
Council Member Mounce commented on the 8,000 square -foot duplex being built in a distressed
alley on the east side, stating that she would like the Planning Commission to see what it can do
to prevent large, multi -family units from being built in areas on the east side that are already
saturated and dense in population. A project such as this will have no room for a parking lot, the
cars will congest the alley, and there will be no free-flow of traffic. Council Member Mounce stated
she would like to see the building code changed to require owner -occupied developments, which
would go a long way toward changing the nature on the east side from rental to owner -occupied
homes. Further, Council Member Mounce reported that she attended the National League of
Cities Congressional Cities Conference in Washington D.C., at which League delegates met with
senators and congressional representatives to advocate on behalf of cities. She was pleased to
report that over 40 packets of information relating to water, water storage, and drought issues
were distributed and expressed hope that Congress will bring forth legislation that will aid in this
regard. Council Member Mounce thanked Public Works for the alley improvements made to date,
stating the alleys were able to absorb the recent surge in rain and she looked forward to the next
ones scheduled for completion. Lastly, Council Member Mounce stated she was pleased to see
so many people attending the meeting and thanked everyone for coming.
F. Comments by the Citv Manaaer on Non-Aaenda Items
None.
G. Public Hearinas
G-1 Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Resolution Approving the 2016/17 Draft Annual
Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and the Amendment of the
2015/16 Annual Action Plan (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 Chandler called for the public hearing to consider adopting
resolution approving the 2016/17 Draft Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and the amendment of the 2015/16 Annual Action Plan.
Neighborhood Services Manager Joseph Wood provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding
the 2016/17 Draft Annual Action Plan for CDBG and the amendment of the 2015/16 Annual
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Action Plan. Specific topics of discussion included Annual Action Plan process, 2016/17
recommendations for community-based organizations, 2014-18 Consolidated Plan, 2016/17
recommendations for City projects and activities, 2016/17 public service cap, 2015/16 Annual
Action Plan amendment and reallocation, and 2016/17 CDBG process.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Wood confirmed that Public Works had a number
of projects that were not shovel -ready because of other priorities, but those projects should be
moving soon, and there is $125,000 in reserve for the alley projects. To date, eight alleys have
been completed, with three to four more that were to be completed with CDBG dollars; however,
Public Works intends to do those alleys in conjunction with infrastructure improvements, namely
the Water Meter Program.
Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne suggested adjusting the recommended allocations slightly by taking
$1,000 from Grace & Mercy Charitable Foundation's allocation, $2,000 from Second Harvest
Food Bank, and $12,000 from the Community Partnership for Families (CPF) allocation for the
LodiGRIP program and spread the $15,000 evenly between the Salvation Army tutoring program,
Women's Center domestic violence services, and the 180 Teen Center's counseling program.
Mr. Wood explained that, in the past, smaller amounts were given to a greater number of
agencies, but the effectiveness of doing such small allocations and the increased administration
that goes along with it comes into question.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Interim Public Works Director Charlie Swimley stated
that the Water Meter Program will commence on the east side as part of Phases 7 and 8,
beginning in 2017.
Mayor Chandler opened the public hearing for public comment.
Dale Gillespie, representing the LOEL Foundation, reported that its Meals on Wheels Program
will begin on April 4 and that the memorandum of understanding with the County was signed for it
to provide the needs assessment for candidates for the program at no charge. Mr. Gillespie
expressed appreciation for the City's support of this program.
Council Member Johnson questioned if this allocation will rejuvenate the program and get it back
to the level of success it once had, to which Mr. Gillespie responded that, to date, 37 candidates
have qualified for the program through the assessment process, but he anticipates further
applications will be submitted before April 4 and, before too long, the program will once again be
greater than 100 candidates. He stated the program will initially include three hot meals each
week, along with the County's frozen meals a couple times during the week.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Gillespie stated that hot meals are prepared in the
LOEL kitchen, which was made possible with past CDBG allocations, and it has the capacity to
serve over 300 meals at a time. He estimated the cost of a hot meal at roughly $7.
Meredith Baker with CPF expressed support for the allocation toward the LodiGRIP program,
stating that it has been revolutionary in making changes in youths' lives and their families' lives.
She stated that last year's allocation funded 15 percent of the case manager's time; however, it
did not provide funding for follow-up with youth, which is a critical step. This allocation will provide
funding for 50 percent of the case manager's time and 20 percent for follow-up, and she reported
that CPF also received a grant for $20,000 for Lodi to fund stipends for the youth participants.
Ms. Baker stated this program provides a safe structure and environment for the participants,
which enables them to become involved, employed, and tax -paying citizens, all of which bring
revenue back to Lodi.
Mike Mallory with Second Harvest Food Bank expressed support for its funding request, stating
the agency covers eight counties and provides hundreds of pounds of food for its Brown Bag,
Food 4 Thought, and Food Assistance programs. He stated that Second Harvest Food Bank has
a commitment to Lodi and devotes significant funding to the community to help seniors and
children, adding that Grace and Mercy Charitable Foundation now acquires its food products from
its agency instead of from Sacramento.
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Elida Esparza, with the aid of a translator, questioned which east side alleys will be improved first,
stating that the location in which she resides was not mentioned in the materials. Mr. Wood stated
that the alley adjacent to her property north of Hale Park will be improved in conjunction with
Phase 6 of the Water Meter Program; not with CDBG funding. Staff will get back to Ms. Esparza
with a timeframe on when that project will commence. Ms. Esparza further requested that the
crosswalk on Cherokee Lane and Elm Street be improved with flashing lights to better assist and
protect handicapped individuals.
Rehana Zaman expressed support for the alley projects, stating it is unpleasant living next to an
alley because the potholes are extremely large, which cause rain water to collect and yards to
flood. Many of the residents are on a limited income and cannot afford to fix the problem, and she
hoped this project will move forward.
Maria Rosado with the California Human Development Agency expressed appreciation that many
from the east side community attended and are participating in this meeting and for Mr. Wood's
concept of asset-based community development (ABCD), which looks at the positives versus the
negatives. Ms. Rosado stated that, despite the issues of blight, low employment, and taxes on the
east side, there are many assets in that part of own, especially the residents who work long, hard
hours to further the wine industry and maintain Lodi's trees, and they should be assured proper
living conditions.
Council Member Mounce concurred with Ms. Rosado, stating that east side residents work
tirelessly at industries that are vital to Lodi's economy; they fight crime, drugs, and blight in the
area; and they are multicultural with much to contribute. In response to Council Member Mounce,
Mr. Swimley clarified that the Water Meter Program will systematically go through each alley that
has a main, but only those that require a main to be sized or relocated will be improved. Those
alleys that are not improved with the project will be done through the CDBG program.
Joaquin Hernandez, with the aid of a translator, expressed support for improvements to the east
side alleys and Cherokee Lane crosswalks, stating the area is dangerous for pedestrians and he
routinely sees elderly or entire families trying to cross the street. In light of the Flint, Michigan
water problems, Mr. Hernandez questioned if Lodi's water pipes have been inspected, particularly
because of the chemicals that are used at vineyards that can seep into the ground and ultimately
into the water system. With regard to speed bumps and the argument against installing them
because they may cause problems to emergency vehicles, Mr. Hernandez stated that Stockton
has figured a way to make it work and suggested Lodi reconsider the issue.
Council Member Nakanishi stated that Lodi is responsible for its water and has one of the
cleanest water systems in California, adding that well water is tested routinely. He explained that
river water passes through many filter systems and a small amount of chlorine is added; the City
spent millions of dollars on a clean water system to remove sedimentation and chemicals.
Cecilia Mendoza with Salvation Army expressed support for its tutoring and mentoring program,
which is much needed for children and their families, and requested Council consider its CDBG
funding request to keep the program open.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Chandler closed the public hearing.
Council Member Johnson commended Mr. Wood for the amount of effort that goes into creating
the list of possible items for consideration of CDBG funding, stating there are many deserving
entities that should be funded. He questioned if anyone has met with the east side community to
receive input on the residents' issues and priorities and suggested it be coordinated with CPF or
California Human Development Agency. Mr. Wood stated that California Human Development
Agency assisted staff with community outreach efforts to discuss establishing the CDBG priority
needs and 90 percent of the goals and needs that were established came from those meetings
and their suggestions.
Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne suggested installation of a pedestrian crossing sign at
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Cherokee Lane and Elm Street. Mr. Kuehne expressed support for all of the programs asking for
funding and reiterated his suggestion to take $1,000 from Grace and Mercy, $2,000 from Second
Harvest Food Bank, and $12,000 from CPF to spread evenly to Salvation Army, Women's Center,
and 180 Teen Center.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Mr. Wood stated that, during the reallocation phase in
September, any unused funds from this and previous years will be available for the
unfunded programs. Council Member Mounce stated she was not in support of adjusting the
allocations and trusted staff will fund those programs when the reallocation phase comes back in
September.
Mr. Wood clarified that the allocation for Grace and Mercy is a bricks and mortar project, which
cannot be moved into the public services category. Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne then suggested
taking only $2,000 from Second Harvest and $12,000 from CPF to be split three ways.
Council Member Nakanishi stated that much effort went into compiling this list to meet the
requirements and he was uncomfortable with changing it at the dais in piecemeal fashion. He
believed the funding could be addressed during the reallocation phase, with which Mayor
Chandler concurred.
Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to adopt
Resolution No. 2016-44 approving the 2016/17 Draft Annual Action Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant and the amendment of the 2015/16 Annual Action Plan.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, and
Mayor Chandler
Noes: Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne
Absent: None
RECESS
At 9:15 p.m., Mayor Chandler called for a recess, and the City Council meeting reconvened at
9:22 p.m.
G-2 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 Chandler called for the public hearing to consider resolution
adopting pre -approved Proposition 218 Consumer Price Index (CPI) -based annual adjustment to
rates for solid waste collection.
Interim Public Works Director Charlie Swimley 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 terms, CPI rate adjustment factor, and example
rate changes.
Mayor Chandler opened the public hearing for public comment.
There being no public comments, Mayor Chandler closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to adopt
Resolution No. 2016-45 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:
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Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: None
H. Communications
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Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to approve the
monthly Protocol Account Report through February 29, 2016.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: None
Regular Calendar - None
Ordinances - None
K. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
9:24 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
City Clerk
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