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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 20, 2016LODI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016 C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call The City Council Closed Session meeting of July 20, 2016, was called to order by Mayor Chandler at 6:32 p.m. Present: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Absent: Council Member Nakanishi Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo C-2 Announcement of Closed Session a) Threatened Litigation: Government Code §54956.9(b). Potential Suit by City of Lodi Against San Joaquin County (Real Parties in Interest. North San Joaquin Water Conservation District (NSJWCD) and East Bay Municipal Utility District) Regarding Mitigated Negative Declaration for Demonstration Recharge Extraction and Aquifer Management (DREAM) Project and NSJWCD South System Improvements (CA) C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session At 6:32 p.m., Mayor Chandler adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matter. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:51 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 action. Item C -2(a) was discussion only with no reportable action. A. Call to Order / Roll Call The Regular City Council meeting of July 20, 2016, was called to order by Mayor Chandler at 7:00 p.m. Present: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Absent: Council Member Nakanishi Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo B. Presentations - None C. Consent Calendar (Reading: Comments by the Public: Council Action) Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore 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 Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: Council Member Nakanishi C-1 Receive Register of Claims in the Amount of $9,966,112.45 (FIN) Claims were approved in the amount of $9,966,112.45. C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK) The minutes of June 15, 2016 (Regular Meeting), June 28, 2016 (Shirtsleeve Session), July 5, 2016 (Shirtsleeve Session), and July 12, 2016 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written. C-3 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Purchase of One Meter Test Board from WECO, of Pearl, Mississippi ($42,434) (EU) Adopted Resolution No. 2016-130 authorizing purchase of one meter test board from WECO, of Pearl, Mississippi, in the amount of $42,434. C-4 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Negotiate and Approve Sole -Source Purchase of One Altec Bucket Truck from Global Rental Company, Inc., of Dixon ($182,520) (EU) Adopted Resolution No. 2016-131 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and approve sole - source purchase of one Altec bucket truck from Global Rental Company, Inc., of Dixon, in the amount of $182,520. C-5 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for 2016-2018 Tree Maintenance to West Coast Arborists, Inc., of Anaheim ($472,100) (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2016-132 awarding the contract for 2016-2018 Tree Maintenance to West Coast Arborists, Inc., of Anaheim, in the amount of $472,100. C-6 Adopt Resolution Awardinq Contract for 2016 Cherokee Lane Accessibility Improvement Project to Richard Townsend Construction, Inc., of Oakdale ($160,760) (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2016-133 awarding the contract for the 2016 Cherokee Lane Accessibility Improvement Project to Richard Townsend Construction, Inc., of Oakdale, in the amount of $160,760. C-7 Adopt Resolution Approving Contract with Lodi Unified School District to Provide After - School Staff Support for the Bridge Program at 13 Locations During Fiscal Years 2016/17 and 2017/18 ($1,204,298.03) (PRCS) Adopted Resolution No. 2016-134 approving the contract with Lodi Unified School District to provide after-school staff support for the Bridge Program at 13 locations during Fiscal Years 2016/17 and 2017/18 in the amount of $1,204,298.03. C-8 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Extend Contract for Directional Drilling, Excavation, and Conduit Installation with Westech Industries, Inc., of Galt ($500,000) (EU) Adopted Resolution No. 2016-135 authorizing the City Manager to extend the contract for directional drilling, excavation, and conduit installation with Westech Industries, Inc., of Galt, in the amount of $500,000. C-9 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with U.S. Security Associates, Inc., of Oakland, for Security Services at the Lodi Transit Station and Lodi Transit Station Parking Structure ($800,OOO) (PW) 2 This item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne for discussion purposes. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, City Manager Schwabauer explained this project will increase the security presence at the parking structure, and Public Works Director Charlie Swimley stated the funding is a combination of Federal and State transit dollars from annual grants to operate the system. Mayor Chandler stated that he hopes this will mitigate the safety concerns at the parking structure and aid in finding a solution to the general parking concerns downtown. He questioned if the Oakland firm hires locally, to which Mr. Swimley replied in the affirmative. Mr. Schwabauer pointed out that this contract includes 24-hour uniformed security services, seven days a week, at the parking structure. Officers will continually monitor the structure in a security vehicle, and he hoped this will help visitors feel more comfortable when utilizing the garage. Mr. Swimley added that the security presence will also extend to the Transit Depot, both inside and outside. Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-142 authorizing the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement with U.S. Security Associates, Inc., of Oakland, for security services at the Lodi Transit Station and Lodi Transit Station Parking Structure in the amount of $800,000. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: Council Member Nakanishi C-10 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Task Order No. 28 with Langan Treadwell Rollo, of San Francisco, for Engineerinq Services for Preparing a Preliminary Water Balance Evaluation ($31,100) (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2016-136 authorizing the City Manager to execute Task Order No. 28 with Langan Treadwell Rollo, of San Francisco, for engineering services for preparing a Preliminary Water Balance Evaluation in the amount of $31,100. C-11 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Task Order No. 38 with West Yost Associates, Inc., of Walnut Creek, for Wastewater Permit Consulting Services ($284,300) PW Adopted Resolution No. 2016-137 authorizing the City Manager to execute Task Order No. 38 with West Yost Associates, Inc., of Walnut Creek, for wastewater permit consulting services in the amount of $284,300. C-12 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Improvement Agreement for The Vine at Vintner's Square Subdivision, Unit No. 1, Tract No. 3865 (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2016-138 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Improvement Agreement for The Vine at Vintner's Square Subdivision, Unit No. 1, Tract No. 3865. C-13 Adopt Resolution Accepting The Village Oaks Subdivision Public Improvements (Tract No. 3868) and Appropriating Funds ($18,634) (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2016-139 accepting The Village Oaks Subdivision public improvements (Tract No. 3868) and appropriating funds in the amount of $18,634. C-14 Adopt Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2014-180 and Approving Version 3.0 of City of Lodi Risk Manaqement and Compliance Program for Electric Utility (EU) Adopted Resolution No. 2016-140 rescinding Resolution No. 2014-180 and approving Version 3.0 of the City of Lodi Risk Management and Compliance Program for Electric Utility. C-15 Adopt Resolution Approving Arts Grants for Fiscal Year 2016/17 (PROS) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Johnson for discussion purposes. Council Member Johnson commented on the letter received from one of the Arts Commissioners regarding the grant applicant, Changing Faces Theater Company, and questioned if the applicant met the grant requirements. He believed all entities should meet the criteria if they are receiving grants, but he also wanted to ensure this group was not being singled out without merit. City Attorney Magdich responded that all of the grant applicants met the requirements of the application and criteria set forth by the Lodi Arts Commission. Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Council Member Mounce, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-143 approving Arts Grants for Fiscal Year 2016/17. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: Council Member Nakanishi Both Council Member Mounce and Mayor Chandler spoke highly of the Changing Faces Theater Company productions and encouraged citizens to attend its performances. C-16 Adopt Resolution Delegating Purchasing Authority to the Fire Chief to Purchase All Associated Equipment Needed to Outfit Two New Hi -Tech Fire Engines with a Total Cumulative Amount Not to Exceed $200,000 (FD) Adopted Resolution No. 2016-141 delegating purchasing authority to the Fire Chief to purchase all associated equipment needed to outfit two new Hi -Tech fire engines with a total cumulative amount not to exceed $200,000. 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. None. E. Comments by the Citv Council Members on Non-Aaenda Items Mayor Chandler congratulated the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department on its 75th Anniversary celebration last Saturday at Lodi Lake. The event included cake, live music, and birthday acknowledgements for Lodi residents also celebrating a 75th birthday. He expressed how meaningful parks are to a community and that he looked forward to many more wonderful years of service from the Department. 0 F. Comments by the City Manager on Non -Agenda Items None. G. Public Hearinas G-1 Public Hearing to Consider Resolution Adopting Final Engineer's Annual Levy Report for Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1, Fiscal Year 2016/17: and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments (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 Final Engineer's Annual Levy Report for Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1, Fiscal Year 2016/17; and ordering the levy and collection of assessments. Public Works Director Charlie Swimley provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Final Engineer's Annual Levy Report for Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1, Fiscal Year 2016/17, and ordering the levy and collection of assessments. Specific topics of discussion included the 2016/17 budget and comparison of assessments. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, Mr. Swimley explained that a portion of the $20,000 surplus is being utilized to offset the rate, which accounts for staffs recommendation to maintain rates at the current level. Because of prevailing wages and other increasing costs, the surplus may only last a short while. Staff will maintain the same rates for another year and revisit it later. Mr. Schwabauer further explained that the surplus built up over time when assessments were greater than that spent and the surplus is now being utilized to draw down the costs this year. Mayor Chandler opened the public hearing for public comment. There being no public comments, Mayor Chandler closed the public hearing. Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-144 adopting the Final Engineer's Annual Levy Report for Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1, Fiscal Year 2016/17; and ordering the levy and collection of assessments. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: Council Member Nakanishi G-2 Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Resolution Approving the Planning Commission's Recommendation to Authorize Six Low -Density Residential Growth Management Allocations for the 950 South Garfield Subdivision (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 Planning Commission's recommendation to authorize six Low -Density Residential Growth Management Allocations for the 950 South Garfield Subdivision. City Planner Craig Hoffman provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Low -Density Growth Management Allocations for the 950 South Garfield Subdivision. Specific topics of discussion included vicinity map, subdivision map, growth management allocations for 2015 and 2016, and recommendation. 5 Council Member Mounce stated she was pleased to see a low-density housing project built as an in -fill project on the east side of town and questioned if the units will be owner -occupied or rentals. Dean Ruiz, attorney for applicant Joe Murphy, responded that the subdivision will be owner -occupied housing. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, Mr. Hoffman stated the current apartment complex on the same lot has a driveway and this project will have its own, separate driveway; however, both driveways will share in the maintenance costs. The new streetscape will significantly improve the aesthetics and close the gap that has existed for some time along Garfield Street. Mayor Chandler opened the public hearing for public comment. There being no public comments, Mayor Chandler closed the public hearing. Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-145 approving the Planning Commission's recommendation to authorize six Low -Density Residential Growth Management Allocations for the 950 South Garfield Subdivision. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: Council Member Nakanishi G-3 Public Hearing to Introduce an Ordinance Amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 13.20 - Electrical Service - by Repealing and Re -Enacting Sections 13.20.190, "Schedule EA (Residential Service)." and 13.20.210. "Schedule EM (Mobile Home Park Service)." in Their Entirety (EU) 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 introducing an ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 13.20 - Electrical Service - by repealing and re-enacting Sections 13.20.190, "Schedule EA (Residential Service)," and 13.20.210, "Schedule EM (Mobile Home Park Service)," in their entirety. Rates & Resources Manager Melissa Price provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding residential electric rates. Specific topics of discussion included the challenge of the Electric Utility business model changing, the solution, aligning costs and charges, residential customers, current and proposed rates, current and proposed tiers, Rate Option A, Rate Option B, Rate Option C, comparison to other utilities, current and proposed bill (300 kWh), monthly bill comparison - 300 kWh (summer), current and proposed bill (750 kWh), monthly bill comparison - 750 kWh (summer), current and proposed bill 1,000 kWh, monthly bill comparison - 1,000 kWh (summer), mobile home park rate changes, and summary/conclusions. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, Ms. Price stated that the $10 flat fee will be charged to every customer regardless of usage and will be added on top of the usage. Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne suggested that the $10 fee be credited to all customers who exceed $10 versus customers with vacant homes who are not utilizing electricity. Ms. Price explained that this scenario would be similar to a minimum bill situation, which states that if a customer does not use $10 worth of energy, a minimum bill of $10 will be charged. Currently, the City has a $5.25 minimum bill requirement. She explained that the problem with a minimum bill is it does not collect fixed charges and only impacts a small number of customers. City Manager Schwabauer further explained that customers on the lower tiers do not pay their fair share of the operating and maintenance costs of the system and that is the reasoning behind the recommendation of a fixed charge. Mr. Schwabauer stated that every customer will be charged the $10 flat fee. In further response, Ms. Price estimated there are roughly 500 solar power customers at this time. Mr. Schwabauer stated the fixed charge will reduce the tiers instead of coming off the bill, making the program revenue neutral. 3 Mr. Schwabauer stated that staff attempted to meet with all mobile home park owners, however, some did not return the City's call. Ms. Price added that every mobile home park owner was provided with the information. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, Ms. Price stated that roughly 5 percent of customers are in Tier 5. Mayor Chandler opened the public hearing for public comment. Ryan Wentz questioned what the percentage is of Tier 1 users, to which Ms. Price responded that it varies, depending on summer versus winter months, but in general it is roughly 30 to 40 percent. There being no further public comments, Mayor Chandler closed the public hearing. Council Member Mounce commented that this is a difficult decision to make because a change is necessary, stating Option C is the preferable choice, but any change will result in a fee increase to low-income customers. Increasing their bills by $7 a month is disconcerting, and she was uncomfortable supporting the recommendation. Ms. Price pointed out that the $7 a month increase is to non -discounted customers, stating the impact on those receiving the low-income discount will be $5 a month. Council Member Mounce stated that she believed Finance staff were not making an effort to reach out to customers about the available discount programs, to which Deputy City Manager Jordan Ayers stated that, as a result of the customer service survey, the Customer Service Representatives have incorporated explanations of the discount programs as standard practice when they see customers struggling with their bills. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, Mr. Ayers stated the primary discount program is for low-income customers, which is a 30 percent discount, and the other program is the medical discount, which is a 5 percent discount. Council Member Johnson agreed this is a difficult decision, but the problem is spiraling out of control and requires action because this will only continue to worsen as more customers move to solar energy. Citizens complained several months ago that they wanted Lodi's rate structure to be more like PG&E's with a compressed tier structure, which results in a greater cost at the lower tier levels. The City must determine a way to equitably spread the cost of maintenance and infrastructure of the utility system across the entire customer base. Many other utilities are dealing with the same issue, and he stated that fixed charges are now common among most of the utilities. Mr. Schwabauer stated that staff shares Council's concern that low-income customers in the lower tiers will see an impact, but pointed out that, as it is currently structured, the low-income customers are subsidizing the high -use customers, which will continue to worsen as more customers move to solar energy. He stated that low -use does not always equate to low-income, adding that many homes on the east side are high -use customers because older homes lack energy efficiencies that many of the newer homes include. In addition, wealthier customers typically sign up for solar because they can afford the expensive system, while the low-income customers subsidize those customers. Mr. Ayers provided the income qualifications of the various discount programs. Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne stated that, based on the information regarding the discount programs, he was more comfortable supporting the recommendation because those on the low- income discount programs will see less of an increase. The fact that those customers will see an increase is still discomforting, but he recognized that this dilemma must be addressed especially since the number of solar customers is steadily increasing. Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Mayor Chandler, to introduce Ordinance No. 1927 amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 13.20 - Electrical Service - by repealing and re - 7 enacting Sections 13.20.190, "Schedule EA (Residential Service)," and 13.20.210, "Schedule EM (Mobile Home Park Service)," in their entirety. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Noes: Council Member Mounce Absent: Council Member Nakanishi H. Communications H-1 Post for Vacancv on the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (CLK Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Mayor Chandler, to direct the City Clerk to post for the following vacancy: Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee Crystal Kirst, term to expire January 1, 2019 VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: Council Member Nakanishi Regular Calendar 1-1 Receive Report by PG&E for Northern San Joaquin Power Connect Project (EU) Dylan George with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Northern San Joaquin Power Connect Project. Specific topics of discussion included project overview, growing energy demand, benefits, project area map, phases of outreach, Phase 1 outreach, identifying potential corridors, routing criteria, Phase 2 outreach update, and next steps. In response to Mayor Chandler, Mr. George stated that, if possible, existing transmission lines within the route corridor will be utilized for the new 230 kV lines; however, the new lines require greater clearance and, in some cases, are built-up, which would make it impractical to add an additional line. The goal is to be as minimally disturbing of the land as possible and to lessen the impact of the project on property owners where land will need to be acquired. In further response, Mr. George stated that both 60 kV and 230 kV lines have a minimum clearance that must be met and it will vary based on activities and use of land. In general, however, the clearance for a 230 kV line is twice that of a 60 kV transmission line. In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. George clarified that the clearance is laterally, stating the 230 kV line will be higher off the ground; on the ground, the clearance each way is 200 to 250 feet. Council Member Mounce stated she was opposed to placing the 230 kV transmission line along Harney Lane, to which Mr. George responded that all potential routes are still being analyzed to identify constraints because some areas will have greater issues than others, such as smaller lots or dense buildings. He stated that wide open land will be simpler. In response to Council Member Johnson, Electric Utility Director Elizabeth Kirkley stated the PG&E project will benefit Lodi in the following areas: 1) Lodi has reached the end of its grid intertie, and this project will provide capacity well into the future; 2) Lodi will realize a cost savings as currently there is a charge for high-voltage and low -voltage transmission, and this project will eliminate the low -voltage charge by $3 million a year, which could instead be applied toward maintaining the distribution system; and 3) Lodi will realize increased reliability by adding another 0 substation to the two current substations, which will serve as an extra contingency during a City- wide outage. In response to Mayor Chandler, Mr. George stated that PG&E will negotiate with property owners regarding acquisition of property and, in cases of agricultural land, those owners will receive fair market value for the land as well as compensation toward loss of production associated with the land. PG&E will compensate owners fairly for any land applied toward this project. With regard to the cost of the project, the California Independent System Operator identified this project as benefitting the entire system; therefore, the cost will be borne by customers throughout the entire state. Local customers will only see an increase in their rates by pennies because the cost is spread among all California rate payers. Mr. Schwabauer added that, along with the benefits listed by Ms. Kirkley, the City of Lodi will have costs associated with the project. Lodi will need to upgrade its facility in order to receive power at the new voltage level, and those costs will likely span a 10 -year period. The $3 million a year cost savings will absorb those expenses, after which the City will realize the full savings associated with the project. Council Member Mounce thanked PG&E for being a League of California Cities partner. Mr. George thanked the City and Lodi Electric Utility for its partnership with PG&E and for describing the benefits Lodi will receive as a result of the project. There was no Council action necessary on this item. 1-2 Adopt Resolution Adjusting Salary Range for the Positions of Electric Line Apprentice 1/11 and Approving Side -Letter Agreement with Local 1245 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Regarding Recovery of Training Investment Agreement (CM) Human Resources Manager Adele Post provided a presentation regarding adjusting the salary range for the positions of Electric Line Apprentice 1/II and approving side -letter agreement with Local 1245 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) regarding Recovery of Training Investment Agreement. Specific topics of discussion included the challenge associated with recruiting journey -level linemen; difficulty retaining employees who participate in the apprenticeship program; need for a recovery program to recoup costs of investment and training from those who voluntarily leave City employment; concurrence from IBEW; proposed agreement to require reimbursement from employee on a prorated basis if separation occurs within 42 months of completing the program; and salary adjustment for the apprentice position consistent with the 2014 contract changes. In response to Council Member Johnson, Ms. Post stated that similar programs do not exist in other bargaining units, but staff is in favor of considering reimbursement agreements for other groups as long as they are legally allowable. Such programs can only seek cost recovery for the training component alone; not for other costs associated with doing business. It is something staff can look into further. Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-146 adjusting the salary range for the positions of Electric Line Apprentice 1/11 and approving side -letter agreement with Local 1245 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers regarding Recovery of Training Investment Agreement. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: Council Member Nakanishi J. Ordinances 0 J-1 Adopt the Followina Ordinances: a) Ordinance No. 1925 Entitled. "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 3 - Revenue and Finance - by Adding Chapter 3.30, 'Special Transaction and Use Tax for Parks Repairs, Maintenance, Improvements, and Upgrades,' Imposing a Special One -Eighth Cent per Dollar (0.125%) Transactions and Use Tax for Park Repairs, Maintenance, Improvements, and Upgrades to be Collected and Administered by the State Board of Equalization Subject to Voter Approval": and b) Ordinance No. 1926 Entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 3 - Revenue and Finance - by Adding Chapter 3.40, 'Special Transaction and Use Tax for Public Safety,' Imposing a Special One -Quarter Cent per Dollar (0.25%) Transactions and Use Tax to Increase Staffing for Police and Fire and Enhance Training for Public Safety Personnel, to be Collected and Administered by the State Board of Equalization Subject to Voter Approval" (CLK) Mayor Chandler made brief comments on the difficulties in keeping up with parks maintenance, particularly in light of the economy over the last decade and the City's slow growth, as well as the increasing demand for public safety. He stated he would support this item. Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, (following reading of the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print Ordinance No. 1925 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 3 - Revenue and Finance - by Adding Chapter 3.30, 'Special Transaction and Use Tax for Parks Repairs, Maintenance, Improvements, and Upgrades,' Imposing a Special One -Eighth Cent per Dollar (0.125%) Transactions and Use Tax for Park Repairs, Maintenance, Improvements, and Upgrades to be Collected and Administered by the State Board of Equalization Subject to Voter Approval" and Ordinance No. 1926 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 3 - Revenue and Finance - by Adding Chapter 3.40, 'Special Transaction and Use Tax for Public Safety,' Imposing a Special One - Quarter Cent per Dollar (0.25%) Transactions and Use Tax to Increase Staffing for Police and Fire and Enhance Training for Public Safety Personnel, to be Collected and Administered by the State Board of Equalization Subject to Voter Approval." VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: Council Member Nakanishi K. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ATTEST: Jennifer M. Ferraiolo City Clerk 10