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WHEREAS, the Eastside Improvement Committee (EIC) had its original bylaws
approved and. adopted by the Lodi City Council on March 17, 1993, which were last
amended and approved by Council on March 2, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the members of EIC feel that there have been changes in its goals
and purpose, as well as its operation, over the past ten years that need to be reflected in
the governing documents; and
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WHEREAS, in a Special Meeting on September 6, 2003, EIC memb I
unanimously voted in favor of adopting certain changes in its bylaws. The amendmen
were presented to the City Council at a Special Joint Meeting between the City Coun
and EIC on August 17, 2004; and
WHEREAS, following the joint meeting, EIC made one minor revision to the
language, which was approved at its Regular Meeting on September 7, 2004EIC
respectfully submits its proposed amendments to the bylaws, attached hereto as Exhib0)
A, to the Lodi City Council for its review and approval,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
approve the amendments to the bylaws for EIC, attached to this Resolution, marked
Eybt A.
Dated: October 6, 2004
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2004-210 was passed and adopted by tq
City Council :of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held October 6, 2004, by t
following vote: I
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ABSTAIN, COUNCIL MEMBERS — None___.
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
THE I, DDI EASTSIDE IMPROVEMENT COMM=E
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ORGANIZATION
SECTION 1.
Under the auspices of the City of Lodi, there is hereby created the Lodi Eastside Improvement Committee.
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The Eastside Improvement Committee is organized and created for the purposes of maintaining and
improving the quality of life and appearance of Lodi by the coordinated efforts of a broad spectrum
of the community, The "Eastside" shall refer to the area generally bounded by Hutchins Street on the west,
Guild Street on the east, Turner Road on the north, and Harney Lane on the south.
A) To combat illegal drugs, prostitution, and other crimes by such measures as cooperation with or
establishment of groups such as Crime Stoppers and Neighborhood Watch.
B) To eliminate blight and encourage the maintenance, improvement, or rehabilitation of throughout Lodi, but
especially in the areas described in Article II, Section I, with the cooperation of residents, property owners,
business, and government.
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Q To act as an advocate for eastside residents in issues dealing with the upgrade, improvement and
maintenance of all Eastside infrastructure, including streets, alleys, water, sewer and storm drainage
systems.
D) To encourage compliance with building, mousing, fire, and other health and safety laws, and local
property maintenance ordinaDces by property owners, residents, and businesses.
E) To coorftate with churches, civic and community groups, and other community based organizations
to educate and inform the public on ways of achieving these goals, and to keep the public informed of
the efforts.
F) To work with business community to encourage a healthy business climate within the boundaries describe
in Section 1 Article H.
G) Provide acknowledgement to properties and businesses throughout the City that show marked
imps ve ents in service and appearance that contributes to the image and quality of the community.
SECTION 1. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
General Membership shall be open to all persons.
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Effective April 1, 1994, the fifteen (15) person Board of Directors established by City Council action on
March 17, 1993 shall, by attrition, be reduced to a nine (9) member board. Such attrition shall occur by
resignation or removal of directors currently serving. During the transition, a quorum of the Board for
voting or meeting purposes small consist of fifty percent (50%) plus one of all directors then serving on
the Boar& After transition is complete, directors shall continue to serve three year staggered terms, based
on their original date of appointment.
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SECTION 3. SUBCOMMITTEES
There may be as many subcommittees as deemed necessary by the Board to accomplish any specific goal to be
achieved bY the Improvement Committee.
ARTICLE IV
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The Executive Officers shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice -Chairperson, and Treasurer. New officers shall be
elected by the Board annually at the first meeting in March.
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The Chairperson or Vice Chairperson shall serve as spokesperson for the Eastside Improvement Committee and
liaison with the Lodi City Council.
Arty Executive Officer or Board of Directors member who plisses three (3) unexcused meetings within a one
year period without the consent of one of the Executive Board Members shall be deemed to have vacated the
office:
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ARTICLE V
EI-NANCIALMATTERS
SECTION Ii. REVENUES
All revenues of the Eastside Improvement Committee shall be administered through a bank account, to be
monitored by the City of Lodi and into which all donations, gifts, or other revenues raised by the Eastside
improvement Committee shall be placed, All expenditures must be approved by a majority vote of the Board,
subject to City Council overview and signed by Treasurer and one Executive Officer.
SECTION 2AUDITING
The fund account for the Eastside Improvement Committee shall be audited as part of the City's regular annual
audit and quarterly expenditures reports will be submitted by the Treasurer to the Finance Department of the
City of Lodi.
ARTICLE VI
TERM QF -EXISTENCE/DISSOLUTION
SECTION .1.CON.TM.JOUS .0PER-ATIQ—N
The Eastside Improvement Committee shall continue and be permanent until dissolved by action of the City
Council or the Improvement Committee Board of Directors.
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ARTICLE VII
BOARD PROCEDURES
SECTION 1. PROCEDURES
After the transition described in Article III, Section 2 above is complete, five Board Members shall constitute a.
quorurn.a.n.d may conduct business at any regular meeting. A majority of those present may act by affirmative
vote.
Nei proxy voting is allowed,
S TIC 2. MEETING
Regular s eetibgs of the Board shall be held once a month, on the first Tuesday of each month, at a location to
be determined by the Board and opened to the public. Special meetings shall be held as necessary. All meetings
shall be subject to the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Gov. Code §54950 et. Seq.),
SECTION 3 CC7MNf3N CATIONS
All "external communications to the public or media shall be through or authorized by the Chairperson, or in
his her absence, by the Vice -Chairperson or a designated Board Member.
ARTICLE VIII
AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1.
These. Bylaws shall constitute the empowering documents for the Eastside Improvement Committee and may be
revised by the City Council or a majority vote of the Board of Directors, at a regular meeting previously
announced for the purpose, subject to ratification by the Lodi City Council.
ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL VOTE ON OCTOBER 6,2004, RATMMI)x OF THE OF DIRECTORS
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