HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2008-168RESOLUTION NO. 2008-168
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS FOR
THE LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the members of the Lodi Improvement Committee (LIC) wish to
change the language in the bylaws pertaining to the day in which its meetings are held
and the month in which officers are elected; and
WHEREAS, at special meetings held on July 8, 2008 and August 12, 2008, the
LIC voted and approved said amendments to the bylaws and hereby respectfully
submits the amended bylaws 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 LIC, changing language pertainingto the day
in which meetings are held and the month in which officers are elected each year, as
shown on ExhibitA attached and made a part of this Resolution.
Dated: August 20, 2008
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hereby certify that Resolution No. 2008-168 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 20, 2008, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS – Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Katzakian,
and Mayor Mounce
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS– None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS– None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS – None
Exhibit "A"
BYLAWS OF
THE LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
ARTICLE I
ORGANIZATION
SECTION 1.
Under the auspices of the City of Lodi, there is hereby created the Lodi Improvement Committee.
ARTICLE 11
PURPOSES
SECTION 1. GENERAL PURPOSE
The Lodi 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.
SECTION 2. SPECIFIC GOALSTURPOSES
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 properties
throughout Lodi, with the cooperation of residents, property owners, business, and government.
C) To act as an advocate for residents in issues dealing with the upgrade, improvement and maintenance of all
infrastructure, including streets, alleys, water, sewer and storm drainage systems.
D) To encourage compliance with building, housing, fire, and other health and safety laws, and local property
maintenance ordinances by property owners, residents, and businesses.
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Exhibit "A"
E) To coordinate 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.
G) Provide acknowledgement to properties and businesses throughout the City that show marked improvements
in service and appearance that contributes to the image and quality of the community.
ARTICLE 111
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1, GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
General membership shall be open to all persons.
SECTION 2. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Effective April 1, 1994, the fifteen (15) person Board of Directors establishedby 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 shall consist of fifty percent (50%)plus one of all directors then serving on the Board. After transition
is complete, directors shall continue to serve three year staggered terms, based on their original date of
appointment.
SECTION3. 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.
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ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS
SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Exhibit "A"
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 April.
SECTION 2.
The Chairperson or Vice Chairperson shall serve as spokesperson for the Lodi Improvement Committee and
liaison with the Lodi City Council.
SECTION 3.
Any Executive Officer or Board of Directors member who misses 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.
ARTICLE V
FINANCIAL MATTERS
SECTION L REVENUES
All revenues of the Lodi 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 Lodi
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.
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Exhibit "A"
SECTION 2. AUDITING
The fund account for the Lodi 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 OF EXISTENCE/DIS SOLUTION
SECTION 1. CONTINUOUS OPERATION
The Lodi Improvement Committee shall continue and be permanent until dissolved by action of the City
Council or the Improvement Committee Board of Directors.
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
quorum and may conduct business at any regular meeting. A majority of those present may act by affirmative
vote. No proxy voting is allowed.
SECTION 2. MEETING
Regular meetings of the Board shall be held once a month, on the second 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.),
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Exhibit "A"
SECTION 3. COMMUNICATIONS
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 Lodi 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
,RATIFIED BY MAJORITY VOTE
OF THE LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE ON JULY 8,2008 AND AUGUST 12,2008.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
D. STEPHEN SCHWABAUER
CITY ATTORNEY
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CHAIRPERSON